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The Xiaomi Mi 9 will feature three rear cameras and a Snapdragon 855

Xiaomi 2019 flagships are touted to be the Mi 9 and Mi Mix 4. Both devices will be powered by the Snapdragon 855. They will also both sport three rear cameras, with the Mi 9 expected to be the first Xiaomi device with that feature...

Ricci Rox, 30 Dec 2018 09:34

LG's take on surface sound display technology is also out there; now, Samsung may put its own version on the global stage. (Source: LG)

Samsung may bring Sound on Display to CES

Sound on Display is a technology by which the audio associated with a display emanates from the screen itself, thus eliminating the need for inbuilt speakers. LG has demonstrated this innovation in TVs; now, Samsung appears poised...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Dec 2018 14:33

Honor sees 27% YoY growth in shipment figures

George Zhao, President of Huawei’s Honor sub-brand has revealed that the company saw a 27% year-on-year rise in shipment numbers across the first three quarters of the year, a figure that was likely helped along by the releases of...

Ricci Rox, 28 Dec 2018 09:55

Huawei and ZTE could be facing further commercial bans in the US. (Source: Pocket Now)

Potential executive order could ban US companies from using Huawei or ZTE hardware

Reuters has reported that President Donald Trump might issue an executive order that would effectively ban US companies from using telecommunications hardware from either Huawei or ZTE. Both Chinese companies have faced accusation...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Dec 2018 01:49

The Motorola P40 may have a glass rear panel. (Source: OnLeaks/91mobiles)

Leaked renders show off rumored Motorola P40 with punch-hole camera

Leaked renders of a Motorola phone are believed to be of an upcoming entry to the company’s P series, most likely the P40. The images show the device with a punch-hole camera, which is becoming increasingly more popular with major...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Dec 2018 23:23

Huawei launches its new Kirin 980-powered Honor V20 flagship, prices start under US$450

Honor has announced the launch of its new premium phone, the Honor V20. The device is powered by Huawei’s top of the line Kirin 980 SoC, and features a punch-hole camera design. There's a dual camera setup that includes a 48 MP se...

Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2018 12:09

The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T receive their stable Pie updates

OnePlus has begun sending out the stable Pie update to its last-gen flagships, the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T. The devices were launched on Android Nougat, and this will likely be the last major update they receive.

Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2018 11:56

Huawei's next-gen flagship SoC, the Kirin 990, is already in development

Huawei only just launched its new Kirin 980 flagship SoC a few months ago, but the company is already working on its successor, the Kirin 990. This comes amidst rumors that the Kirin 990 may be a mid-cycle release in Q1 2019.

Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2018 11:54

Xiaomi launches the new budget Mi Play, dual rear cameras in tow

Xiaomi has launched its new budget smartphone, the Mi Play. The device features dual rear cameras, a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, an unwieldy circular notch, and a 3000 mAh battery.

Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2018 11:51

POCO India's "Christmas Reveal" could be a new RAM SKU for the Kevlar F1. (Source: BuyingGiftOnline)

Update | POCO's India division hints at "Big Christmas Reveal" for tomorrow

POCO India, a division of Xiaomi's popular sub-brand, has sent a tweet suggesting that a so-called '#NewPoco' is to be released tomorrow (December 25). Any excitement around such an announcement may be tempered by speculation that...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Dec 2018 17:35

The Huawei P10 Plus. (Source: Expert Reviews)

The Huawei Mate 9, Mate 9 Pro, P10, and P10 Plus are billed to receive Pie in March 2019

After the start of the global Pie rollout for the Mate 10 and P20 phones, Huawei is set to send out the Pie update to older flagships like the Mate 9, Mate 9 Pro, P10, and P10 Plus. Of course, that won't be until March next year.

Ricci Rox, 24 Dec 2018 10:13

DxOMark | The OnePlus 6T manages to slightly outdo the OnePlus 6

DxOMark reviewed the OnePlus 6T and the flagship did well, managing to slightly better the OnePlus 6's score while keeping up with last-gen phones like the iPhone X and Mate 10 Pro.

Ricci Rox, 24 Dec 2018 10:09

Honor V20 spotted on Geekbench, to feature new liquid cooling technology

Honor's upcoming premium phone, the View 20, has been spotted on popular benchmark platform Geekbench, with it achieving scores consistent with other Kirin 980-powered phones. The phone is also touted to come equipped with a new l...

Ricci Rox, 24 Dec 2018 10:07

Dirac will add another string to its phone-audio bow at CES 2019. (Source: Dirac)

Dirac plans to bring a smartphone-speaker bass enhancer to CES

Even the best speakers in smartphones struggle to produce even a relatively small amount of bass. Dirac, a rapidly-growing name in device audio, wants to change that with its new Dirac Bass feature. This tweak, which boosts the ba...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Dec 2018 18:16

Render of the Moto G7. (Source: Onleaks)

Renders of the entire Moto G7 lineup surface

More renders of all four of Motorola’s upcoming Moto G7 phones have surfaced, giving us a clearer image of what to expect from the next set of the devices in one of the best-value midrange smartphones lines available in the US.

Ricci Rox, 22 Dec 2018 09:43

The Huawei P30 Pro is expected to feature a rear-facing quad camera setup. (Source: TechAdvisor)

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro camera details leaked online

Alleged details of the camera setups for the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro have been leaked online via Twitter. Renowned tipster Evan Blass has tweeted that the P30 flagship device will feature a triple rear camera setup that offers a ma...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Dec 2018 22:33

The base Honor V20 is said to come with a circa US$410 MSRP. (Source: Weibo)

Honor V20 to cost under $500, could be best value flagship of the year

According to new reports, the Honor V20 will ship for just over US$400. Honor phones have become synonymous with offering incredible bang for the buck, but the Honor V20 may very well push that to the absolute limit. It's expected...

Ricci Rox, 21 Dec 2018 09:58

The Redmi Pro 2 may just be Xiaomi's upcoming Snapdragon 675-powered phone

Remember the touted Snapdragon 675-powered Xiaomi phone? Well, rumors say it could be the Redmi Pro 2, a direct successor to 2016's Redmi Pro. The Redmi Pro 2, if released, would be the top of the line Redmi phone.

Ricci Rox, 21 Dec 2018 09:50

Chinese OEM Gionee declares bankruptcy after CEO gambled away US$144m at a casino

Chinese company Gionee has finally filed for bankruptcy and is set for liquidation. The company is said to owe over US$3 billion to banks and suppliers, a situation compounded by reports of CEO Liu Lirong squandering over US$140 m...

Ricci Rox, 21 Dec 2018 09:47

Motorola Mobility is a subsidiary of Lenovo. (Source: USPTO)

Google and Motorola could be working on foldable phone with selectable displays

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has published a patent application filed by Google Technology Holdings LLC for an “electronic device having pivotably connected sides with selectable displays.” This could be a joint p...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Dec 2018 00:36

Qualcomm is a world leader in ARM CPUs, modems, and mobile processors, including the Snapdragon which is present is several flagship phones. (Source: BGR)

Intel accuses Qualcomm of "stifling competition" following iPhone bans in China and Germany

Qualcomm's patent war against Apple has escalated this December following bans in China and now Germany on the sale of iPhones. Intel has now accused Qualcomm of "stifling competition" in a scathing Intel Newsroom article that all...

Matthew Connatser, 20 Dec 2018 19:14

Could this be the 5G OnePlus phone? (Source: Ishan Agarwal on Twitter)

This is how the upcoming 5G OnePlus phone will probably look like

Famed leakster Ishan Agarwal shared a picture of an internal OnePlus meeting talking about a new phone prototype. This could be the 5G OnePlus phone that the company plans to launch in early 2019. The picture shows the device spor...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Dec 2018 13:57

Honor will unveil the View 20/V20 fully on December 26. (Image source: Huawei Vmall)

Huawei store listing confirms the Honor View 20 ahead of its full unveiling

The Honor View 20, or V20 as it is known in China, has appeared on the Huawei Vmall online shop. The device will be available to pre-order in China from 10:08 Chinese Standard Time (CST) on December 20.

Alex Alderson, 20 Dec 2018 00:01

UMIDIGI S3 Pro with 48 + 12 MP Sony IMX586 camera setup coming soon (Source: UMIDIGI)

The upcoming UMIDIGI S3 Pro features an impressive 48 + 12 MP main camera setup

Chinese brand UMIDIGI will soon hit us with another "flagship killer" that sports a main camera setup made by Sony that combines a 48 MP IMX586 sensor and a 12 MP telephoto shooter. The upcoming UMIDIGI S3 Pro also features a 6.3-...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Dec 2018 19:34

Xiaomi teases the Play smartphone with waterdrop notch and dual camera

Leaving aside the waterdrop notch, the recently teased Xiaomi Play looks like just another mid-range offering that sports a dual camera and a circular rear-mounted fingerprint reader. The leaked specs include an unnamed octa-core ...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Dec 2018 17:49

Olixar Ultra-Thin Huawei P30 Pro case (Source: MobileFun)

Huawei P30 Pro protective cases show up online

Although there is no official information about the upcoming Huawei P30 series, a few Olixar protective cases have been listed for pre-order by MobileFun already. These accessories reveal that the P30 Pro is a handset that sports ...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Dec 2018 13:18

Librem 5 Developer Kit now shipping December 2018 (Source: Purism)

The Linux smartphone is back: Purism Librem 5 developer kit now shipping

Supporting both Purism's own PureOS Linux-based operating system and Ubuntu Touch, which is now being developed by the UBports team, the Librem 5 smartphone is supposed to hit first customers next year, in April. However, the firs...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Dec 2018 11:55

The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT is the world's first Snapdragon 855-powered phone. (Source: Weibo)

The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT is world's first smartphone to feature the Snapdragon 855 and a whopping 12 GB RAM

At an event in Beijing today, Lenovo announced the flagship Z5 Pro GT — the world's first smartphone to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC and also the first to feature 12 GB of RAM. Apart from the raw processing power,...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Dec 2018 18:18

Embattled but winning in certain fronts. (Source: Gizbot)

In spite of its troubles, Huawei is set to hit a record 200 million unit shipments this year

Huawei may have found stiff opposition from a number of governments since the new year but the company's smartphone division is definitely on the up. The company has confirmed that it will have sold 200 million smartphones this ye...

Ricci Rox, 18 Dec 2018 16:11

The POCO F1 has been upgraded to Pie, but it may not be that sweet any more. (Source: YouTube)

POCO F1 gets a new software update, but it reportedly breaks notch-hiding feature

The Xiaomi POCO F1 has reportedly received an update to official stable Pie, following a recent beta to test the same. However, it's not all good news for fans of the device: some users have claimed that it no longer includes an o...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Dec 2018 19:02

The UMIDIGI F1 runs Android 9.0 on first boot. (Source: UMIDIGI)

UMIDIGI announces the F1, an Android 9.0, 5000+mAh battery phone for less than US$250

UMIDIGI has released details on its upcoming new smartphone, the F1, on its official website. This device will come with Android Pie out of the box, as well as SD card support and a 5,150mAh battery. UMIDIGI claims that inbuilt AI...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Dec 2018 17:40

Huawei unveils the new Nova 4 with a camera hole and 48 MP camera

Huawei, earlier today, launched its new sub-premium phone, the Nova 4, in China. The device features a Kirin 970, a triple rear camera setup including a 48 MP sensor, a camera hole, and a 3750 mAh battery. Prices start at $450.

Ricci Rox, 17 Dec 2018 15:19

Renders and retail box of the Honor V20 surfaces

More renders and a live image of the upcoming Honor V20's retail box have surfaced. The Honor flagship is expected to be launched in China next week and will come with a 48 MP camera.

Ricci Rox, 17 Dec 2018 15:15

Royole (Rouyu) beat the big manufacturers to the punch with its FlexPai foldable phone. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Samsung first on the foldable bandwagon; Apple to bide its time

An infographic published by LetsGoDigital makes for interesting reading for those curious about how the foldable market could end up playing out. Unsurprisingly, it seems Samsung and Huawei will be the first major manufacturers to...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Dec 2018 23:04

The Huawei Nova 4 will be released in Hunan, China, on December 17. (Source: Huawei)

Nova 4 launch venue (and date) confirmed by Huawei

According to some preliminary leaks, the Huawei Nova 4 was to be released about two days from now. Today, the company has given credence to this rumor, and has also announced the location of this event. It may unveil a phone with ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Dec 2018 19:47

Qualcomm goes for the throat, asks China to ban sales of iPhone Xs, Xs Max, and XR

Despite winning a victory against Apple earlier this week, Qualcomm is continuing to pressure the iPhone manufacturer in China. Qualcomm is petitioning Chinese courts to expand the ban of iPhone sales to include the iPhone XR, Xs,...

Sam Medley, 14 Dec 2018 21:31

The four putative color SKUs for the Huawei Nova 4. (Source: DroidShout)

Huawei Nova 4 colors revealed in new leak

The Huawei Nova 4 is set to be released on December 17. However, it now seems as though we may already know everything there is to know about the phone. This apparently now includes the device's color options.

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Dec 2018 17:18

The upcoming Helio P90 seems aimed at premium mid-to-high-end handhelds. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek officially announces the Helio P90 SoC

Initially thought to be an answer for Qualcomm's Snapdragon 855, Samsung's Exynos 9820 or Huawei's Kirin 980, the Helio P90 seems to be aimed at premium mid-to-high-end phones. It still uses the 12 nm manufacturing process, so it ...

Bogdan Solca, 13 Dec 2018 22:15

More and more electronics companies are getting in on the smart TV game. (Source: Multichannel)

Huawei rumored to enter smart TV market in 2019

New leaks suggest that Huawei is to release its own smart TV product, and that it may be here as early as the first half of 2019. This is based on claims that the company has filed a patent for a "Huawei AI Window". The rumor may ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Dec 2018 18:19

OnePlus 5 and 5T owners can now get their hands on official stock Pie. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 5 and 5T get official Android Pie-based beta

Prior to the release of its 2018 flagship, OnePlus had publicly committed to bringing Pie to its 2016 and 2017 phones. This week, the company partially delivered on this promise, releasing a new beta of its OyxgenOS software based...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Dec 2018 17:51

The OnePlus 6T has outsold the OnePlus 6 by 249% in the US

OnePlus launched the OnePlus 6T a few months and, for the first time ever, sold the device under the umbrella of a US carrier. That move has apparently paid off in style, with the company confirming that the OnePlus 6T has outsold...

Ricci Rox, 13 Dec 2018 08:39

The Huawei Enjoy 9. (Source: Mysmartprice)

Huawei launches the Huawei Enjoy 9, Snapdragon 450 and 4000 mAh battery in tow

Huawei has announced the launch of its new budget Enjoy 9. The phone will sport dual rear cameras, a Snapdragon 450, and a big 4000 mAh battery. A fingerprint reader is missing, however, and there may just be better value options ...

Ricci Rox, 13 Dec 2018 08:36

The 5G in the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 can apparently enhance the IoT around it. (Source: Engadget)

Xiaomi uses the Mi Mix 3 5G edition to demonstrate next-gen IoT

Xiaomi has showcased the fact that 5G is for IoT devices too. This was done via a Tweet by a company spokesperson, containing a video showing how quickly the 5G-enabled variant of the Mi Mix 3 could relay commands to a connected l...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Dec 2018 19:55

A rear-panel image linked to the Nova 4 on TENAA's website. (Source: TENAA)

Huawei Nova 4 now rumored to come in two different camera SKUs

Gizchina claims to have unearthed a slide showing details on the specs of the upcoming Huawei 'punch-hole' camera pioneer device, the Nova 4. This slide appears to clearly indicate that this phone will have two separate variants, ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Dec 2018 19:07

Meng's supporters have been protesting outside the British Columbia Supreme Court. (Source: bdnews24)

Huawei's Meng Wanzhou granted bail set at CA$10 million; Chinese officials detain Canadian ex-diplomat

Huawei’s Chief Financial Officer, Meng Wanzhou, has been granted bail at a hearing in a court in Canada on Tuesday (December 11). The executive’s bail has been set at CA$10 million (~US$7.5 million) and she has had to give up her ...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Dec 2018 01:10

The reported tiny Chinese spy chip in question was smaller than a pencil tip. (Source: Debuglies via Bloomberg)

No Chinese spy chips found in Supermicro internal investigation

Supermicro has published a letter to its customers to explicitly state that no evidence of tampering was discovered in its hardware during a recent thorough internal review. An article from Bloomberg claimed that Supermicro produc...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Dec 2018 20:03

The Vivo Nex Dual Display launched today, but that did not put an end to the leaks. (Source: Gizmochina)

New "Not the Dual Display Nex" Vivo phone with 10GB RAM spotted on Geekbench

A phone that may have been the Vivo Nex 2 - as this phone has been alleged to come with 10GB in RAM and the Snapdragon (SD) 845 appeared on Geekbench recently. However, another device from the same company with a completely differ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Dec 2018 18:41

Honor Link Turbo may be an improved software feature to optimize connectivity. (Source: GizChina)

Honor may improve on network speeds for its new phones with Link Turbo

Honor recently unveiled a new feature to address slow connections in situations of overloaded or throttled public WiFi in its newer smartphones. This adaptation, known as Link Turbo, is described as capable of delivering consisten...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Dec 2018 18:04

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The Xiaomi Mi 9 will feature three rear cameras and a Snapdragon 855

Samsung may bring Sound on Display to CES

Honor sees 27% YoY growth in shipment figures

Potential executive order could ban US companies from using Huawei or ZTE hardware

Leaked renders show off rumored Motorola P40 with punch-hole camera

88% Honor Magic 2 Smartphone Review

Huawei launches its new Kirin 980-powered Honor V20 flagship, prices start under US$450

The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T receive their stable Pie updates

Huawei's next-gen flagship SoC, the Kirin 990, is already in development

Xiaomi launches the new budget Mi Play, dual rear cameras in tow

Update | POCO's India division hints at "Big Christmas Reveal" for tomorrow

The Huawei Mate 9, Mate 9 Pro, P10, and P10 Plus are billed to receive Pie in March 2019

DxOMark | The OnePlus 6T manages to slightly outdo the OnePlus 6

Honor V20 spotted on Geekbench, to feature new liquid cooling technology

Dirac plans to bring a smartphone-speaker bass enhancer to CES

Renders of the entire Moto G7 lineup surface

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro camera details leaked online

Honor V20 to cost under $500, could be best value flagship of the year

The Redmi Pro 2 may just be Xiaomi's upcoming Snapdragon 675-powered phone

Chinese OEM Gionee declares bankruptcy after CEO gambled away US$144m at a casino

Google and Motorola could be working on foldable phone with selectable displays

Intel accuses Qualcomm of "stifling competition" following iPhone bans in China and Germany

This is how the upcoming 5G OnePlus phone will probably look like

Huawei store listing confirms the Honor View 20 ahead of its full unveiling

The upcoming UMIDIGI S3 Pro features an impressive 48 + 12 MP main camera setup

Xiaomi teases the Play smartphone with waterdrop notch and dual camera

Huawei P30 Pro protective cases show up online

The Linux smartphone is back: Purism Librem 5 developer kit now shipping

The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT is world's first smartphone to feature the Snapdragon 855 and a whopping 12 GB RAM

In spite of its troubles, Huawei is set to hit a record 200 million unit shipments this year

POCO F1 gets a new software update, but it reportedly breaks notch-hiding feature

UMIDIGI announces the F1, an Android 9.0, 5000+mAh battery phone for less than US$250

Huawei unveils the new Nova 4 with a camera hole and 48 MP camera

Renders and retail box of the Honor V20 surfaces

Samsung first on the foldable bandwagon; Apple to bide its time

Nova 4 launch venue (and date) confirmed by Huawei

Qualcomm goes for the throat, asks China to ban sales of iPhone Xs, Xs Max, and XR

82% Chuwi Hi9 Plus Tablet Review

Huawei Nova 4 colors revealed in new leak

MediaTek officially announces the Helio P90 SoC

Huawei rumored to enter smart TV market in 2019

OnePlus 5 and 5T get official Android Pie-based beta

The OnePlus 6T has outsold the OnePlus 6 by 249% in the US

Huawei launches the Huawei Enjoy 9, Snapdragon 450 and 4000 mAh battery in tow

Xiaomi uses the Mi Mix 3 5G edition to demonstrate next-gen IoT

Huawei Nova 4 now rumored to come in two different camera SKUs

Huawei's Meng Wanzhou granted bail set at CA$10 million; Chinese officials detain Canadian ex-diplomat

No Chinese spy chips found in Supermicro internal investigation

New "Not the Dual Display Nex" Vivo phone with 10GB RAM spotted on Geekbench

Honor may improve on network speeds for its new phones with Link Turbo

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