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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro coming to India with 4 GB and 6 GB RAM (Source: Xiaomi)

India gets two Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro variants

Introduced at the end of September in Thailand, the 6.26-inch Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is now coming to India. Although the 6 GB RAM variant was supposed to come with 128 GB of internal storage, both models available in India seem ...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Nov 2018 10:10

A "beyond imaginable" 44% of Xiaomi's revenue so far this year came from outside China

Lei Jun, Xiaomi's CEO, announced at a press conference that 43.9% of the company's revenues in the third quarter of 2018 had come from international markets. These overseas earnings had increased by over 100% compared to last year...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Nov 2018 19:45

The OnePlus 6. (Source: Android Central)

Latest Open Beta for OnePlus 6 introduces new service: OnePlus Roaming

Open Beta 7, the latest in a series of in-testing stock ROMs available to owners of the OnePlus 6 to test out, contains an interesting new feature. It is OnePlus Roaming, a SIM-independent form of access to the internet that can b...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Nov 2018 14:03

Image source: Wikipedia, stock photos (w/ edits)

Chinese government accuses Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix of fixing DRAM prices

Chinese officials, citing "massive evidence," have accused Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix of colluding and fixing the price of DRAM. If the allegations are true, the three largest DRAM manufacturers in the world would be directly r...

Sam Medley, 21 Nov 2018 06:54

Laptop shipments are down this year so far, and may drop further in Q4. (Source: ComputerDoc)

Global laptop market growth stunted by Intel chip shortage in 2018, according to latest figures

According to a recent report by the analyst firm TrendForce, global laptop shipments have grown by 3.9% during the last quarter of this year. However, this number was projected to be 5 to 6% by now. This slowdown in the laptop mar...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Nov 2018 19:39

One of the best value flagships this year, the OnePlus 6, is now available for US$100 less

The OnePlus 6 is currently on sale with US$100 off its MSRP. A Snapdragon 845, 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, dual rear cameras, and a headphone jack is an incredible package for just US$429. Buyers in Canada also get 130 CAD shav...

Ricci Rox, 20 Nov 2018 14:28

The device will be a Meitu one but could be produced and sold by Xiaomi. (Source: The Verge)

There's a triple selfie camera phone coming, and it could very well be made by Xiaomi

Huawei introduced the tri-rear camera to the world earlier this year and has since been copied by Samsung and LG. No company has attempted to implement three selfie cameras, though, but we could see one such device in the near fut...

Ricci Rox, 20 Nov 2018 14:25

Huawei Mate 20X users are unlikely to face any green hue issues

While the Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20X both feature AMOLED displays—as opposed to the regular Mate 20's LCD display—new information shows that Mate 20X users can rest easy, with their phones unlikely to suffer from the green hue issue...

Ricci Rox, 20 Nov 2018 14:22

Oppo A7 Android handset now up for pre-order in China, Snapdragon 450 and HyperBoost in tow (Source: Oppo Nepal)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 450-powered Oppo A7 with 4,320 mAh battery now up for pre-order in China

Priced at the equivalent of US$230 in China and around US$310 in Nepal, the Oppo A7 is a 6.2-inch handset with a Snapdragon 450 inside, as well as 4 GB of memory and 32 or 64 GB of internal storage. There is also a generous 4,320 ...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Nov 2018 10:45

Motorola "Odin" may be Moto Z4 with Snapdragon 8150 and 5G Moto Mod support, according to inside source

Citing an insider source, XDA Developers has shared knowledge about an upcoming Motorola smartphone dubbed "Odin." The device will sport a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8150 and will continue support for Moto Mods, including the 5G Moto Mod...

Sam Medley, 20 Nov 2018 05:35

Oppo may be developing its own foldable smartphone

After all the buzz Samsung's upcoming Galaxy F foldable smartphone has generated, rival OEMs are taking notice of the new form factor. One of these rivals, Oppo, recently filed a foldable smartphone design with the Chinese patent ...

Sam Medley, 19 Nov 2018 23:26

The original Red Magic. (Source: giztechreview)

New Red Magic Mars leak hints at multiple RAM SKUs and Pie for the device

The Red Magic may represent a novel alternative in a gaming-phone space dominated by a small number of brands. This phone, marketed by the ZTE sub-brand Nubia, is reportedly getting a second generation. A new leak shows a Geekbenc...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Nov 2018 19:51

Multiple Android One phones receive Android Pie

So far, only a few OEMs like OnePlus, HMD Global, and Sony have sent out the stable Pie update. Thankfully, the Android One program exists to combat that, and it's been rather effective so far, with a number of Android One phones ...

Ricci Rox, 18 Nov 2018 12:31

Huawei to introduce quad rear camera phones next year, eschew Android One in favor of EMUI

Huawei executive Walter Ji has teased the company's plans of launching a device with up to four rear cameras, and 10x zoom. The Huawei man also confirmed that the company has no plans of releasing an Android One phone, which means...

Ricci Rox, 18 Nov 2018 12:30

The Mi Mix 3 with a manual slider is likely coming to Europe on December 1

The Mi Mix 3 was one of the most interesting device launches this year, with its manual slider possibly ushering in a new trend. The Xiaomi flagship has remained in China for the past couple of weeks but, if word on the grapevine ...

Ricci Rox, 18 Nov 2018 12:29

Huawei office building in Duesseldorf, first Huawei 5G phone coming at MWC 2019

MWC 2019 | Huawei's 5G phone confirmed to show up at MWC 2019

Although there are still some rumors involved — for example, that this handset will be a foldable one — at least Huawei has confirmed that its first 5G phone will be unveiled at MWC 2019, which is scheduled to take place in Barcel...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Nov 2018 07:55

Huawei's first Android phone, the IDEOS. How far they've come. (Source: eBay)

Huawei CEO now eyeing #1 global phone-maker spot by 2020

Yu Chendong, the consumer business division CEO at Huawei, has said that his company is aiming to take the smartphone-OEM crown from Samsung in under 2 years. It has already overtaken Apple as the #2 manufacturer in the world; now...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Nov 2018 00:44

Early Moto G7 Plus press renders show waterdrop notch, no physical home button

An early press render of the upcoming Moto G7 Plus show that Motorola may be redesigning their popular mid-range handset. The press render shows an almost all-display front with a waterdrop notch similar to the OnePlus 6T and very...

Sam Medley, 16 Nov 2018 22:32

The Honor 10 Lite will officially be launched on November 21. (Source: Huawei)

Honor 10 Lite gets leaked specs on TENAA

According to the specs revealed on TENAA, the Honor 10 Lite will retain the 6.21-inch 1080p display from the original Honor 10 model, but the 24 MP selfie cam notch will be smaller. The mid-range smartphone will be powered by the ...

Bogdan Solca, 16 Nov 2018 10:06

Honor View10 smartphone will be just $350 USD for four days only

The relatively steep 30 percent price cut comes 9 months after the initial launch of the smartphone. Honor says the deal will only apply to North American users for now with no plans to extend the promotion overseas.

Allen Ngo, 15 Nov 2018 23:00

The Red Magic gaming phone. (Source: ZTE)

Red Magic gaming phone successor reportedly appears on Antutu, crushes Xiaomi rival

Red Magic is an 'alternative' gaming phone developed by Nubia in order to compete with the likes of Xiaomi's Black Shark. Now, the second generation of this device, which may be called the Red Magic Mars, has started to show up in...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Nov 2018 22:43

Ming-Chi Kuo cuts iPhone XR sales expectations by 30-35 percent

Noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has told investors to temper sales expectations for the iPhone XR. Citing trade disputes, consumer fatigue, and steep competition, Kuo has slashed sales expectations for the iPhone XR by 35% for 20...

Sam Medley, 14 Nov 2018 15:48

Xiaomi officially launches the Pocophone F1 in South Korea

Xiaomi's launched its enthusiast-oriented Pocophone F1 a few months ago in Europe and India. The company is set to bring the device to South Korea on November 19, and it will be sold locally by SK Telecom, LG Uplus, and KT.

Ricci Rox, 14 Nov 2018 15:45

Samsung Galaxy S9 Ice Blue Android handset to hit the market as China-exclusive (Source: Samsung China)

Ice Blue Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ coming to China next week

Although there is little doubt about the fact that Samsung will make this color option available for the entire world in the coming months, the Ice Blue Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will only launch in China. Fortunately, those who ju...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Nov 2018 15:32

The OnePlus 5 and 5T appear to be in line for some Pie soon. (Source: Android Authority)

New reports suggest promised Pie-based upgrade coming to OnePlus 5 and 5T soon

Earlier, OnePlus had made a commitment to bring Pie to its older flagship series. However, the company later admitted that this upgrade would be delayed. Now, it seems that the prospect of Pie for last year's phones, the 5 and 5T,...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Nov 2018 00:12

OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple variant coming to the US and Europe (Source: OnePlus on YouTube)

Thunder Purple OnePlus 6T coming to the US and Europe

Only launched in Midnight Black and Mirror Black, the OnePlus 6T flagship also received a Thunder Purple color option after a while. Sadly, it was supposed to be a China-exclusive choice, but now it seems that the US and Europe wi...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Nov 2018 17:15

Xiaomi enters the UK and is immediately caught up in a sales scandal

Last week, Xiaomi opened up shop in the UK. The triumphant entry into the market was marked by a flash sale, the likes of which have almost become a Xiaomi trademark. Sadly, participants of the sale noticed a few irregularities an...

Ricci Rox, 13 Nov 2018 16:41

Huawei claims that you can charge other phones wirelessly with the Mate 20 Pro. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei Mate 20 Pro's reverse wireless charging was tested and found to be extremely slow

Huawei introduced a new feature known as reverse (or inverted) wireless charging with the Mate 20 Pro. It means that the new flagship can be used as a charging pad for other devices with compatible technology. However, Android Aut...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Nov 2018 01:12

Facebook hopes to capture the youth vote with Lasso, a TikTok competitor

Lasso is a new short video sharing platform from Facebook designed to compete with TikTok. The new app, available now on iOS and Android, "makes it easy for anyone to create and share short videos with fun effects." Marketed at te...

Sam Medley, 12 Nov 2018 23:05

The upcoming Kirin 990 would integrate a Balong 5000 5G modem and the performance boost is expected to reach 10% over the 980 model. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei already working on the 5G-ready Kirin 990 SoC

The 5G market is going to explode in 2019 and Huawei plans to be prepared for the event with the upcoming Kirin 990. This would be the company's first 5G-ready SoC manufactured on the 7 nm+ node, so it would also get a 10% perform...

Bogdan Solca, 12 Nov 2018 22:50

Vivo X21s Android phablet with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (Source: MySmartPrice News)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 660-powered Vivo X21s hits China

Only available in a 6 GB/128 GB memory/storage configuration, the Vivo X21s can be acquired in China for around US$360 and sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, a 12 + 5 MP dual camera setup on the back with AI-driven scene ...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Nov 2018 22:10

Xiaomi did very well on the 11.11 sales event. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi closed 11.11 event with US$747 million in sales

11.11 was a major sales event for Chinese and international e-sellers that took place (accordingly enough) on November 11. Xiaomi has reportedly had a marked success for the day, making US$747 million by the end of the promotional...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Nov 2018 19:35

OnePlus could be developing a distinct new premium lineup.

The OnePlus 7 will not support 5G but the company has plans for a new premium lineup

The OnePlus 7 (or whatever it'll be called) will not be the company's first 5G phone keeping in mind the high costs of the technology. However, OnePlus is indeed testing 5G in Qualcomm's labs for incorporation in a possible new pr...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Nov 2018 15:30

Singles' Day has offered record revenue for Alibaba again. (Source: New York Times)

Singles' Day shoppers treat Alibaba to US$30.8 billion in sales

Bargain-hunters have spent a record US$30.8 billion via Alibaba in a single 24-hour period to celebrate Singles’ Day. The company managed to rake in US$1 billion worth of sales in just the first 85 seconds of the special shopping ...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Nov 2018 02:02

T-Mobile is selling OnePlus flagships this year. (Source: T-Mobile)

The OnePlus 6T reportedly out-sold the 6 by 86% in US first-day sales

The 6T is the late-year refresh of the OnePlus 6T. XDA-Developers has reported that the company has sold 86% more 6T units compared to those of the 6 on its first day on sale in the United States. This is almost undoubtedly due to...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Nov 2018 13:43

TSMC's 7nm has been in the news recently thanks to AMD announcing new CPUs and GPUs based on the 7nm process to come out in 2018 and 2019. (Source: TSMC)

TSMC's new 7nm gains almost global adoption; semiconductor company optimistic about 2019

While TSMC's new 7nm is already quite popular, being the basis for several processors from companies AMD, Apple, and Huawei, even more are announcing that they too will be fabricating their products at TSMC using their new process...

Matthew Connatser, 10 Nov 2018 15:46

The Mi 6X is surprisingly missing from the list. (Source: MIUI

Pie update roadmap for Xiaomi devices surfaces

A new leak detailing Xiaomi's plans for the release of Android Pie has surfaced. According to the sources, devices like the Mi Mix 2 and Mi 8 phones are all set to receive the Pie update before the year runs out, while offerings l...

Ricci Rox, 09 Nov 2018 14:29

The Huawei P20 Pro will receive Pie. [Source: CNET]

Huawei to begin the Pie rollout for all its current flagships tomorrow

Huawei will begin sending out the stable Android Pie update to its current-gen flagships tomorrow. The update comes in the guise of an EMUI 9.0 update, the same software on the newly launched Mate 20 phones.

Ricci Rox, 09 Nov 2018 14:26

The OnePlus 6T uses an optical in-display fingerprint sensor. (Source: JerryRigEverything on YouTube)

OnePlus 6T teardown reveals an optical in-display fingerprint sensor

A teardown of the newly launched OnePlus 6T reveals that the company is using an optical in-display fingerprint sensor. The camera that recognizes the fingerprint gets light from the AMOLED display that shines the light only in on...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Nov 2018 12:34

The Honor Magic 2 in all 3 color variants. (Source: Honor)

The Honor Magic 2 sells out in only 2 days post-release

The Honor Magic 2 stands out among new smartphones, as it is only the 2nd device in the world to be equipped with a slide-down display for a completely bezel-less screen. It was released in China on November 6, 2018. Now - only 2 ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Nov 2018 18:08

Huawei Matebook 13 with NFC and Whiskey Lake-U processor coming December 2018 (Source: 91mobiles)

The latest Huawei Matebook 13 sports NFC support and Whiskey Lake-U processor options

The new Huawei Matebook 13 has the camera (finally!) placed above the display and is powered by an Intel Whiskey Lake-U processor. With a screen-to-body ratio of 88 percent, this compact notebook also features NFC connectivity and...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Nov 2018 14:26

The Xiaomi Mi 9 could be the first phone powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8150. (Source: IGeeKphone)

Details of the Xiaomi Mi 9 surface — Snapdragon 8150 and Sony IMX586 48 MP camera inbound

Xiaomi's upcoming flagship, the Mi 9 could be the first smartphone powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8150 according to supply chain sources. The Mi 9 will also sport the latest Sony IMX586 48 MP sensor for its main camera, up to ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Nov 2018 14:14

New adapter from 8BitDo wirelessly connects a Gamecube controller to the Switch and Windows PCs

8BitDo has just released a wireless controller adapter for the Switch and Windows PCs. The GBros. Wireless Adapter for Switch allows gamers to connect Gamecube controllers, NES and SNES Classic controllers, and the Wii Classic con...

Sam Medley, 08 Nov 2018 05:53

One of the photos showing the dual in-display selfie camera concept. (Source: Weibo)

New 'OPPO R19' renders point to dual in-display selfie cameras this time

A new set of leaks from Weibo suggests that the upcoming OPPO R19 will have not 1 but 2 selfie cameras embedded directly into the display. This putative new step in smartphone design would result in a near-100% screen-to-body rati...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Nov 2018 00:04

The OPPO Pikachu Power Bank. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO will launch a Pikachu Edition Power Bank with Super VOOC charging in China

OPPO and Pokemon have teamed up so that the OEM can offer its newest power bank with a trademark yellow-and-black Pikachu theme. Appropriately enough, this device has the next generation of OPPO's impressively fast VOOC charging s...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Nov 2018 19:33

Lenovo Lecoo Unmanned Store opens early November 2018 (Source: Lenovo)

The Matrix is here: Lenovo opens unmanned convenience store

The first Lenovo Lecoo Unmanned Store is located in Beijing, at the company's tech campus. Its goal is to help Lenovo test its facial recognition, electronic payment, IoT, AI, and AR technologies. The catch is that Lenovo tablets ...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Nov 2018 14:48

Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet 10.1 hits the market on November 14 (Source: Barnes & Noble)

Barnes & Noble unleashes the US$130 NOOK Tablet 10.1

Powered by an unspecified processor — most likely a low-end MediaTek chip — the 10.1-inch NOOK Tablet 10.1 comes with 32 GB of internal storage space and promises more than 8 hours of autonomy. Those interested will find this US$1...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Nov 2018 10:30

Some Huawei Mate 20 Pro devices have been exhibiting excessive green-tinted bleeding. (Source: GSMArena)

Green hue affecting faulty Huawei Mate 20 Pro devices

Some Huawei Mate 20 Pro owners have been complaining about the display of their brand-new flagship device. A green hue has been seen on faulty handsets, to the extent that it becomes quite visible under certain conditions. The cau...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Nov 2018 22:10

Chinese Tech

India gets two Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro variants

A "beyond imaginable" 44% of Xiaomi's revenue so far this year came from outside China

Latest Open Beta for OnePlus 6 introduces new service: OnePlus Roaming

Chinese government accuses Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix of fixing DRAM prices

Global laptop market growth stunted by Intel chip shortage in 2018, according to latest figures

One of the best value flagships this year, the OnePlus 6, is now available for US$100 less

There's a triple selfie camera phone coming, and it could very well be made by Xiaomi

Huawei Mate 20X users are unlikely to face any green hue issues

Qualcomm Snapdragon 450-powered Oppo A7 with 4,320 mAh battery now up for pre-order in China

Motorola "Odin" may be Moto Z4 with Snapdragon 8150 and 5G Moto Mod support, according to inside source

Oppo may be developing its own foldable smartphone

New Red Magic Mars leak hints at multiple RAM SKUs and Pie for the device

Multiple Android One phones receive Android Pie

Huawei to introduce quad rear camera phones next year, eschew Android One in favor of EMUI

The Mi Mix 3 with a manual slider is likely coming to Europe on December 1

MWC 2019 | Huawei's 5G phone confirmed to show up at MWC 2019

Huawei CEO now eyeing #1 global phone-maker spot by 2020

Early Moto G7 Plus press renders show waterdrop notch, no physical home button

Honor 10 Lite gets leaked specs on TENAA

Honor View10 smartphone will be just $350 USD for four days only

Red Magic gaming phone successor reportedly appears on Antutu, crushes Xiaomi rival

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Ming-Chi Kuo cuts iPhone XR sales expectations by 30-35 percent

Xiaomi officially launches the Pocophone F1 in South Korea

Ice Blue Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ coming to China next week

New reports suggest promised Pie-based upgrade coming to OnePlus 5 and 5T soon

Thunder Purple OnePlus 6T coming to the US and Europe

Xiaomi enters the UK and is immediately caught up in a sales scandal

82% Umidigi Z2 Smartphone Review

Huawei Mate 20 Pro's reverse wireless charging was tested and found to be extremely slow

Facebook hopes to capture the youth vote with Lasso, a TikTok competitor

Huawei already working on the 5G-ready Kirin 990 SoC

Qualcomm Snapdragon 660-powered Vivo X21s hits China

Xiaomi closed 11.11 event with US$747 million in sales

The OnePlus 7 will not support 5G but the company has plans for a new premium lineup

Singles' Day shoppers treat Alibaba to US$30.8 billion in sales

The OnePlus 6T reportedly out-sold the 6 by 86% in US first-day sales

TSMC's new 7nm gains almost global adoption; semiconductor company optimistic about 2019

Pie update roadmap for Xiaomi devices surfaces

Huawei to begin the Pie rollout for all its current flagships tomorrow

OnePlus 6T teardown reveals an optical in-display fingerprint sensor

The Honor Magic 2 sells out in only 2 days post-release

The latest Huawei Matebook 13 sports NFC support and Whiskey Lake-U processor options

Details of the Xiaomi Mi 9 surface — Snapdragon 8150 and Sony IMX586 48 MP camera inbound

New adapter from 8BitDo wirelessly connects a Gamecube controller to the Switch and Windows PCs

New 'OPPO R19' renders point to dual in-display selfie cameras this time

OPPO will launch a Pikachu Edition Power Bank with Super VOOC charging in China

The Matrix is here: Lenovo opens unmanned convenience store

Barnes & Noble unleashes the US$130 NOOK Tablet 10.1

Green hue affecting faulty Huawei Mate 20 Pro devices

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