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The new app on the Galaxy Watch. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung launches a hand-washing app for its smartwatches

Adequate hand hygiene is one of the everyday measures recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) to help combat Covid-19. Accordingly, Samsung has developed the ‘Hand Wash’ app for its watches. It promotes this activity th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Apr 2020 22:36

A shot of the alleged Google Card. (Source: TechCrunch)

A new leak suggests Google's version of the Apple Card is on the way

Late 2019 saw rumors that Google was developing a type of Apple Card-competitor in partnership with certain financial institutions. Now, there may be more evidence that this new instrument is indeed nearly a reality. It is to be a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Apr 2020 21:51

MacOS 10.15.5 to include new battery management tool to increase battery lifespan

MacOS 10.15.5 Catalina will bring a new battery health tool that can reduce the maximum charge of a MacBook's lithium-ion battery. The tool aims to lengthen the overall longevity of a laptop's battery, but it may reduce battery li...

Sam Medley, 18 Apr 2020 18:13

The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus. (Source: Android Central)

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are billed to receive the One UI 2.1 update

Rejoice, Galaxy S9 series owners, you may just be set to receive the One UI 2.1 update after all. A Samsung chat rep has confirmed that the Galaxy S9 Plus—and the S9 by proxy—will receive the One UI 2.1 update that has already bee...

Ricci Rox, 18 Apr 2020 09:06

The new 212 LTE modem for IoT. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm's latest NB-IoT chipset needs only 1 microamp of charge in sleep mode

Qualcomm has launched the 212 modem, a new chipset for NB2 bands that needs as little as 2.2 volts (V) to function. This may be advantageous for internet-of-things devices that need to keep going on ultra-low power in the long ter...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Apr 2020 22:43

TCL sold more QLED TVs in the first quarter of 2020. (Source: TCL)

TCL's TV shipment volumes hit 6.73 million in the first quarter of 2020

The display specialist TCL has reported its sales performance for the first quarter of 2020 (1Q2020). This company sold 6.73 million of its TVs during this period. This figure was down by approximately 20% year-on-year (YoY), howe...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Apr 2020 21:54

The Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro are still yet to receive Android 10. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi keeps the Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro on Android 9.0 Pie for another month, and fans aren't happy about it

The Mi Note 10 series, and by extension the Mi CC9 Pro, are the forgotten children of Xiaomi. Announced after the launch of Android 10, Xiaomi released the Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro on Android 9.0 Pie. Five months on, the late...

Alex Alderson, 17 Apr 2020 20:01

The One UI 2.1 update is now making its way to the Galaxy Note 10 Lite

Galaxy Note 10 Lite gets stable One UI 2.1 update

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite is now receiving the One UI 2.1 update. Apart from all the standard One UI 2.1 features such as Quick Share and Single Take Mode, the update also comes with the April 2020 Android security patch. The so...

Anil Satyanarayana, 17 Apr 2020 16:24

WhatsApp will soon allow more users in group audio and video calls

A future version of WhatsApp will allow more than four users to participate in group audio and video calls. There is no word about what the revised upper limit will be just yet. Since the feature is still in development, it will b...

Anil Satyanarayana, 17 Apr 2020 14:41

Pokémon GO Raid Battles have been overhauled. (Source: Niantic)

Niantic announces a new Remote Raid Battle mode for Pokemon GO

Normally, part of the object of a Raid Battle in Pokemon GO is that the player physically visits a Gym in order to take part in such an event. However, for those still under lockdown as a result of Covid-19, this is obviously impo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Apr 2020 23:17

Zoom zero-day vulnerabilities are being auctioned for up to US$500,000

Two new zero-day vulnerabilities have been found for the popular teleconferencing software Zoom. The exploits, one of which affects the Windows client and the other of which affects the macOS client, are currently up for auction o...

Sam Medley, 16 Apr 2020 22:59

A recent teaser for the iQOO Neo3. (Source: Weibo)

iQOO Neo3: AnTuTu reveals the phone's 600,000+ score and main specs

iQOO is currently setting its latest Neo-series smartphone up for launch on April 23, 2020. It has been through the AnTuTu benchmark beforehand, which reveals a decently high score as may be expected of a Snapdragon 865-powered de...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Apr 2020 18:12

The OPPO A92s may look like this. (Source: SinaImg via PlayfulDroid)

The OPPO A92s is a phone that may launch with a MediaTek Dimensity 800-series SoC soon

New leaks point to the imminent debut of a new smartphone by OPPO called the PDKM00, or A92s. This device has also recently acquired renders that suggest quad rear cameras found in a square module. It may also have popped up on Ge...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Apr 2020 17:21

The One UI 2.1 update could arrive on the Galaxy Note 9

Galaxy Note 9 users might get the One UI 2.1 update after all

There is still hope for Galaxy Note 9 owners who are eagerly anticipating the arrival of One UI 2.1 on their devices. A Samsung Community moderator said the process is under review, but it'll be a while before the update is rolled...

Anil Satyanarayana, 16 Apr 2020 13:24

Minecraft gets RTX support as of April 16, 2020 (Source: NVIDIA)

Minecraft with RTX Beta for Windows 10 goes live

Although not a visual feast in the past, Minecraft finally gets ray-traced shadows, impressive reflective water, real-time caustics, and multiple atmospheric effects thanks to NVIDIA's RTX technology and the new levels that add a ...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Apr 2020 07:07

Surface Pro 7 users are reporting random shutdowns and that Microsoft has done nothing about it

The Surface Pro 7 is one of Microsoft's latest 2-in-1s. Some people who have bought it have subsequently gone back to the Redmond giant's product forum reporting a bug in which the tablet shuts off without warning. The issue may b...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Apr 2020 18:30

Android 10 is now available for Nokia 8 Sirocco users

Nokia 8 Sirocco gets stable Android 10 update

Nokia 8 Sirocco is finally receiving its highly-anticipated Android 10 update. It is rolling out now and will be available to users in batches. Nokia says that everyone should get the software by April 20th.

Anil Satyanarayana, 15 Apr 2020 17:51

Motorola's new premium phone line-up? (Source: Twitter)

The Motorola Edge appears on Geekbench with the Snapdragon 765G SoC and 6GB of RAM

Motorola is currently linked to an upcoming smartphone series with the name of Edge. One of its variants may have surfaced on Geekbench 5. It is not the rumored Snapdragon 865-powered flagship, but does apparently run the powerful...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Apr 2020 17:44

The red Galaxy Buds+ are coming to Taiwan soon. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Buds+: new software update fixes major call issue; red versions launch in a new market

The latest variant of the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ are hailed as some of the best non-ANC TWS earbuds out there. However, they are also affected by the potential for severe wind-noise during voice calls. Their latest firmware update i...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Apr 2020 17:10

The Asus ZenFone 5Z offered great performance for the price. (Image Source: Asus)

Android 10 will be last major OS update for the Asus ZenFone 5Z, but possibility of ZenUI 7 is not being ruled out

According to a ZenTalk forum moderator, Android 10 will be the last major OS update for the popular Asus ZenFone 5/5Z. Further updates will only focus on security and bug fixes, although the possibility of a ZenUI 7 feature update...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Apr 2020 14:17

Xiaomi seems to be planning a battery-saving darker look for MIUI 12. (Image source: XDA Developers)

Xiaomi leaks part of its MIUI 12 user interface by mistake

Xiaomi seems to have leaked a small portion of its MIUI 12 user interface by accident. It’s widely believed that the Chinese OEM is busy working on the latest version of its Android overlay and there has even been a recent leak li...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Apr 2020 14:12

The Honor 20 Pro. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Magic UI 3.1 update now hitting the Honor V20, Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro, Honor V30, and Honor V30 Pro

As Huawei kicks off the rollout of EMUI 10.1 to its current and last-gen flagships, its Honor sub-brand isn't forgotten. The update comes in the form of Magic UI 3.1 and is now slowly becoming available on Honor flagships like the...

Ricci Rox, 14 Apr 2020 23:21

New OnePlus launch, new Bullets. (Source: YouTube)

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z: still not TWS, but at least more colorful

OnePlus has unleashed new versions of its wireless earphones alongside its new 8-series of flagship phones. This new generation has an improved range of color options compared to its predecessors. It also features low-latency conn...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Apr 2020 21:51

New Android 10 update arrives for the Mi A2 Lite

After incessant requests from owners, Xiaomi finally the released Android 10 update for the Mi A2 Lite over a month ago. The update was disastrous, however, and bricked a number of devices. The company has now released a new Andro...

Ricci Rox, 14 Apr 2020 16:01

The Switch is now on version 10.0.0, and it's brought a lot of new features. (Image via Nintendo w/ edits)

Nintendo Switch System Update 10.0.0 adds controller remapping, improved file management, and more

The latest firmware update for the Nintendo Switch (version 10.0.0) brings a bevy of new features, including the ability to completely remap the Joy-Con and Pro controllers and the ability to transfer data (including games) from t...

Sam Medley, 14 Apr 2020 15:47

Europe's latest OPPO phone. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO launches the quad-cam A91 in Germany

OPPO has announced that the mid-range A91 smartphone will become available in Europe. It brings the combination of a MediaTek Helio P70 SoC, high-res quad rear cameras with a monochrome sensor and a 20:9 aspect ratio to the German...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Apr 2020 10:00

Android 10 for the LG G7 ThinQ is around the corner

The LG G7 ThinQ is billed to start receiving the Android 10 update in South Korea sometime this quarter. There appears to be some good news for owners of the flagship in the US, however.

Ricci Rox, 13 Apr 2020 22:30

Resident Evil 4 may be getting a remake in 2022. (Image via Capcom)

Rumor | A remake of Resident Evil 4 is coming in 2022

Capcom is reportedly working on a remake of Resident Evil 4. While few details are known, the success of the Resident Evil 2 and 3 remakes have likely spurred Capcom to continue releasing remakes of its storied survival horror ser...

Sam Medley, 13 Apr 2020 21:58

The new AirVOOC wireless charger. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO launches the fan-cooled AirVOOC wireless charger alongside the Ace2 5G

The OPPO Ace2 has been introduced via live-stream in China today (April 13, 2020), as promised. The new Snapdragon 865-powered phone launched alongside the AirVOOC charger, a new accessory that supports 40-watt (W) wireless power....

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Apr 2020 21:41

New Apple Watch 6 and watchOS 7 leaks point to TouchID, new mental-health tracking feature and more

We have now reached a part of April 2020 increasingly regarded as "iPhone SE 2 Week"; however, this has not stopped the new Apple Watch rumors coming thick and fast. They now point to a new form of authentication for this device, ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Apr 2020 20:45

The iQOO Neo3 will launch soon. (Source: Vivo)

The Vivo iQOO Neo3 is set to become the world's 2nd 144Hz phone on its April 2020 launch

Vivo's iQOO sub-brand makes the Neo series of smartphones: gaming-focused devices based on flagship-grade Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. Now, the company has announced its 3rd generation. This phone will stand alongside the Red M...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Apr 2020 18:01

The Huawei Watch GT 2 can now measure blood oxygen saturation levels. (Image source: Huawei)

The Watch GT 2 does support blood oxygen saturation monitoring after all, but Huawei left its Sp02 sensor disabled for six months

The Watch GT 2 has been well received, but the lack of blood oxygen saturation monitoring was an oversight. Now, the smartwatch can finally use its Sp02 sensor courtesy of a software update, six months after launching.

Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2020 17:15

This may be what it takes to get the AirPower to work. (Source: YouTube)

Rumor | The Apple AirPower charging mat will come with an A11 Bionic chipset

Apple is now rumored to have had a second go at getting the AirPower product ready for launch, following an uncharacteristic failure to do so in 2019. A new leak asserts that this has been done by incorporating the iPhone X's SoC ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Apr 2020 15:44

Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 users faced screen rotation issues with the One UI Home launcher (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung updates One UI Home launcher to fix wallpaper rotation issues on Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10

Samsung recently updated is One UI Home launcher app to address a screen rotation issue affecting Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 users. The update also patches bugs affecting shortcuts and Task Changer.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 13 Apr 2020 12:47

The Mi Note 10 will get a Lite variant. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi will launch the Mi Note 10 Lite sometime soon

The Mi Note 10 is a phone with a 108MP main camera sensor and a bigger battery than its flagship Mi 10 analog. However, Xiaomi has also been rumored to have a Lite variant of this device in the works. Now, official documentation f...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Apr 2020 22:30

An alleged live Honor 30-series image. (Source: GizmoChina)

The Honor 30 Pro+ may have shown up on Geekbench

Recently, a leak that suggests Honor will follow Huawei's lead in adding a Pro+ variant to its 2020 flagship sprung. Now, a new Geekbench listing that may be for this very phone has appeared. It shows that the "Plus" model may run...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Apr 2020 14:31

You can now sideload unverified apps on iOS without Jailbreak or revokes

The latest update to the AltStore/AltServer iOS app allows users to sideload their own IPA files without the need for Jailbreak or the worries of possible revokes. AltStore uses a method that exploits the app developer license sys...

Sam Medley, 12 Apr 2020 03:58

Some Google Phone features. (Source: Google)

The Google Dialer is found to be compatible with a greater range of devices

Phone is an app made by Google that may offer more features and settings compared to the average default Android dialer. It is normally only exclusive to Pixel and Android One devices. However, XDA contributors now claim that it c...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2020 23:59

Quiet Mode is coming to Facebook's mobile apps. (Source: Twitter)

Facebook introduces a Quiet Mode for its iOS and Android app

Facebook has recently introduced a new group of settings to help the user manage the time they spend on its mobile app. Now, it has been augmented further with Quiet Mode, a set of toggles that allows notifications to be silenced ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2020 19:44

Apple and Google collaborate on a new API to help track Covid-19 transmission

Consumer tech has already been used for 'Covid-19 contact tracing' in Taiwan and South Korea already. Now, Google and Apple have jointly announced a new API to do the same using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). It will apparently used ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2020 17:53

Samsung updates the Galaxy S10 Lite with the April 2020 security patch

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has been issued with a new software update. It confers a fresh build of One UI 2.1 on the phone, which comes with a range of camera and AR Emoji enhancements. It also changes its security patch level to...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Apr 2020 21:49

Android 10 on the Mi A3 remains a mess. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi pulls Android 10 update for Mi A3 again following repeated complaints

The Mi A3 is not out of the woods yet, as Xiaomi keeps pushing buggy Android 10 updates to the device. Now, it has emerged that the company has pulled the latest Android 10 update following a litany of complaints from owners.

Alex Alderson, 10 Apr 2020 19:05

Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been banned in China. (Image via Nintendo w/ edits)

China bans import sales of Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Import sales of Animal Crossing: New Horizons have been halted and banned in China. Though the reasons for the ban are still unknown, a likely cause is the use of the game's online features by protestors to speak out against the C...

Sam Medley, 10 Apr 2020 18:56

The Realme XT's bootloader unlock is now officially available. (Image Source: Realme)

Realme XT bootloader unlock now officially available, but there's a downside

The bootloader unlock tool for the Realme XT is now official with instructions for use being made available on the Realme Community site. While the bootloader unlock allows Realme XT users to install custom ROMs, it disables offic...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Apr 2020 10:19

Gamers are playing more in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. (Source: KryptoSzene)

The Covid-19 pandemic has increased gaming time by up to 53% among German players

A blog has presented a new infographic showing the effect of the "coronavirus crisis" on gaming habits. It shows that 36% of causal gamers reported spending more time on this pursuit due to this situation, compared to 53% of non-c...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Apr 2020 21:49

The Samsung Galaxy A21. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy A21s gains more credence with a new certification

Recent leaks have pointed to a successor for the Galaxy A20s, a phone that may stand out among its new siblings as the only one with a brand-new SoC on its launch. A device with its rumored model number has just appeared again, th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Apr 2020 20:52

The Nokia 4.2 updates to Android 10

Nokia has announced that its 2019 budget 4.2 handset can now be updated to Android 10, bringing improvements such as Digital Wellbeing and a dark mode to the phone. However, many users now face a long wait for this major software ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Apr 2020 20:16

OnePlus' Crackables have returned for a 2nd session. (Source: Twitter)

OnePlus' 2nd-gen Crackables puzzle game comes with a US$10,000 top prize

The official OnePlus Twitter channel has released a trailer for Crackables 2.0, a new version of a game premiered last year by the electronics OEM. This year, it is presented in partnership with Google, and consists of a series of...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Apr 2020 19:19

Do not install the One UI 2.0 update on your Samsung Galaxy A70

Android 10 update for the Galaxy A70 reportedly bricks some variants of the phone

The Android 10-based One UI 2.0 update for the Samsung Galaxy A70 reportedly causes some variants of the phone to stop working. You can get around the problem by sideloading Android 9 Pie on to your phone. If that isn't an option,...

Anil Satyanarayana, 09 Apr 2020 18:18