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The possible Pixel Buds 2 charging case. (Source: WPC)

A new leak points to second-generation TWS Google Pixel Buds on the way

Taiwan's NCC regulator has reportedly cleared a new set of TWS devices from Google. This suggests that the Pixel Buds debuted last year will see successors in 2020. However, it is difficult to guess from their new putative leak ho...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Mar 2020 19:23

Some cloud gaming market stats. (Source: Fortune Business Insights)

The cloud gaming market is now projected to be worth as much as US$56.57 billion by 2027

Cloud gaming is an emerging alternative to user-owned PC set-ups, in that the massive amounts of GPU power required to sustain it are accessed remotely. Its market had an estimated value of US$12.53 billion in 2018. However, a new...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Mar 2020 18:15

The ZenBuds have won 2020 design accolades. (Source: Huami)

Amazfit's ZenBuds win an iF Design Award in time for World Sleep Day 2020

Amazfit has announced that its iF Design Award for the innovative ZenBuds came in during the week of World Sleep Day this year (March 13, 2020). These TWS earbuds, appropriately enough, have been created in order to support improv...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Mar 2020 17:05

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE receives EU, Global and Russian stable Android 10 updates. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE finally receives EU, Global and Russian stable Android 10 updates

Xiaomi has been furnishing its smartphones with Android 10 updates of late. The Mi 9 SE is the latest of the bunch to receive Google's latest OS, with Xiaomi pushing out updates to EU, Global and Russian handsets simultaneously.

Alex Alderson, 22 Mar 2020 02:42

Fitbit users now have access to more features than usual. (Source: Fitbit)

Fitbit announces a new free trial of its Premium features to help combat the coronavirus pandemic

Fitbit has thrown many of the normally pay-walled aspects of its ecosystem open to all users as they continue to cope with the ongoing pandemic. This offer comprises 90 days of its Premium package, which includes advanced sleep-tr...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Mar 2020 19:23

HMD Connect is a new roaming alternative. (Source: Google Play Store)

HMD Global offers a new way to get mobile data wherever you are

HMD Global has launched a new product, which is for an Android phone rather than being one. Known as "Connect", it distributes data-only SIMs that operate based on a sort of pay-as-you-go model. The user buys data "packages" to us...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Mar 2020 18:49

The iPhone 12's new renders. (Source: SvetApple)

The latest iPhone 12 renders count the new iPad Pro's LiDAR scanner in

The blog SvetApple has just published revised iPhone 12 renders that incorporate every leak and rumor concerning these upcoming new devices. They include the idea that they may come with the ground-breaking LiDAR functionality deb...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Mar 2020 18:04

The Mi 8 Lite is getting the Android 10 update globally. (Image Source: Mi.com)

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite and Mi Max M3 finally getting stable global MIUI 11 update based on Android 10

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite and the Mi Max 3 global variants are finally receiving the stable Android 10-based MIUI 11 update after having had an initial rollout in China. Both updates weigh-in around 1.8 GB and come with the February se...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Mar 2020 17:45

Camera Go offers a portrait mode. (Source; Android)

Google is bringing its image processing to extreme budget phones with the new Camera Go app

Camera quality has been a major pain point for owners of Android Go phones, due to the quality of hardware the phones sport. Computational photography is Google's bread and butter, though, and the newly launched Camera Go app is e...

Ricci Rox, 21 Mar 2020 15:55

A good VPN service is essential for those who spend a lot of time online. (Image source: Globb Security)

Deal | Increase your web-surfing options: Private Internet Access offers yearly VPN service from US$2.85 a month thanks to 71% savings

Private Internet Access is currently offering some great deals on its Virtual Private Network (VPN) service. While the monthly subscription stands at US$9.95 each month, a 6-month plan can be had for the equivalent of US$5.99 a mo...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Mar 2020 10:15

OnePlus Instant Translation is live. (Source: XDA)

OnePlus debuts its Instant Translation feature in the 7 and 7T series' latest betas

OnePlus introduced a new facet of its OxygenOS called Instant Translation during its last product launch. It allows a phone to generate automatic captions during live video chats. This function has finally been added to new Open B...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Mar 2020 21:10

Xiaomi is really struggling with Android 10 for the Mi A3. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 suffers from another suspension of its Android 10 rollout because of a buggy update; no new release in sight either

Déjà vu, Mi A3 owners. Xiaomi has now pulled the latest update for the device, which would have brought Android 10 to many devices. Seemingly as bug-ridden as the first Android 10 update, Xiaomi needs to get its act together.

Alex Alderson, 20 Mar 2020 17:03

Google RCS is now available in Spain. (Source: Google)

Google extends the availability of its RCS service to users in Spain

Google has already rolled its own form of rich communication services- (RCS) based messaging to US users, as well as some other markets across the globe. Now, Spain is the latest to join this list. Interested Android owners can tr...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Mar 2020 13:58

Thailand's NBTC regulator approves the OPPO A12

The OPPO A11 is a budget phone with quad cameras from 2019. Now, it appears it has a successor destined for markets such as that of Thailand (and also possibly Indonesia). However, it seems this phone is, if anything, even more lo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Mar 2020 13:25

DirectX 12 Ultimate certification guarantees compatibility with the latest DX12 featureset (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft's DirectX 12 Ultimate program guarantees PC-Xbox Series X parity with VRS, mesh shaders, DXR, and more

Microsoft recently unveiled DirectX 12 Ultimate, a rebrand for the DirectX 12_2 featureset. Graphics cards that are DirectX 12 Ultimate Compatible will have feature parity with the next-gen Xbox Series X.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 20 Mar 2020 07:52

The Samsung Galaxy A41. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy A41 launches in Japan

Following protracted speculation, Samsung has debuted the Galaxy A41. It has a 6.1-inch SuperAMOLED display with a U-shaped notch and a 3500mAh battery. It also has an IP68 ingress-protection rating and 4GB of RAM.

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Mar 2020 21:42

The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a 1080p display. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro may have a DRM Widevine and HD Netflix issue

The Redmi Note 9 Pro has gotten off to a great start, with Amazon selling out of stock within minutes in India. However, there are conflicting reports about whether the device supports L1 or L3 DRM certification. The device may no...

Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2020 19:03

The Mi A2 is just receiving the March security update for the time being. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A2 follows the Mi A3 with a new disappointing update

Hoping that Xiaomi would release an update for your Mi A2 that would the numerous bugs that Android 10 introduced? Think again, as Xiaomi has opted for a different tactic instead.

Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2020 18:57

The Galaxy Tab A series might get a new addition soon. (Source: Samsung)

A new leak points to a budget-looking new Samsung Galaxy Tab on the way

Geekbench 5's database has just turned up a new entry for a "Samsung SM-T307U". This model number may be for a tablet, in which case it would be a slate running on the Exynos 7885 processor and 3GB of RAM. As if to underpin this p...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Mar 2020 18:27

Android 10 is the Mi 9 Lite's first OS update. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Updated | Mi 9 Lite & Mi CC9 receive stable Android 10 update globally

The Mi 9 Lite and Mi CC9 have now started receiving a stable Android 10 update globally. Already rolled out to Chinese handsets, Xiaomi has now extended the Android 10 upgrade to Global and Russian devices. Those enrolled on the E...

Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2020 17:59

Google's Advanced Protection has new features. (Source: Google)

Google's Advanced Protection starts to prevent the side-loading of non-Play Store apps

Advanced Protection is a program offered by Google to those potentially in need of enhanced mobile-device security. The Mountain View giant has announced some new changes to its policies. They include a built-in blocker for side-l...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Mar 2020 20:03

The Redmi Note 9S is a re-branded Note 9 Pro for another market: new leak

Redmi has just announced a launch date for a phone called the Note 9S in Malaysia. Now, a new entry on the Geekbench 5 website for this device returns the same specs as the Note 9 Pro. This suggests the 2 products are one and the ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Mar 2020 19:28

The free offer on DxOdyssey will last at least until August 31 (Image source: DH2i)

Free software | To combat COVID-19, DH2i just made its enterprise-grade DxOdyssey “unVPN” free for all work from home employees

With COVID-19 forcing millions of employees to work from home, network software company DH2i just made its DxOdyssey “unVPN” free for stay-at-home workers until August 31st.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 18 Mar 2020 15:01

Xiaomi released the Mi A1 in September 2017. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi A1 receives another update, but no Android 10 incoming

The chances of the Mi A1 receiving Android 10 look increasingly slim, with Xiaomi issuing a new underwhelming update for its first Android One smartphone. Expect to see Xiaomi and Google abandon the Mi A1 altogether by the end of ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Mar 2020 13:29

The Xiaomi Mi A3 receives a new underwhelming update

Owners of the Mi A3 have been waiting for the release of an Android 10 build that fixes the bugs Xiaomi's OTA last month calamitously introduced. A new update has now been released for the phone, but it appears to be rather disapp...

Ricci Rox, 18 Mar 2020 13:07

Vulkan’s ray-tracing support might lead to more widespread adoption of the tech (Image source: Khronos)

Khronos’ Vulkan ray-tracing extensions launch after Xbox Series X spec reveal: will leverage spare CPU cycles to maximize performance

Khronos Group recently announced the official launch of Vulkan’s ray-tracing extensions. The platforms ray-tracing features will largely deliver parity with Microsoft’s existing DXR 1.1 standard, with the exception of some nifty p...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 18 Mar 2020 11:51

Samsung is suspending its PlayGalaxy Link. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung discontinues its PlayGalaxy Link service

PlayGalaxy Link is a feature of some Samsung Galaxy flagships by which PC gaming can be done on these devices via a streaming connection. Or was, rather: the OEM has announced that it will wrap this resource up by March 27, 2020.

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Mar 2020 21:10

The Mi A2 Lite may receive another Android 10 update before the end of the month. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi promises new Android 10 update for the Mi A2 Lite before the end of March; offers to fix units bricked by botched update too

Mi A2 Lite owners have had a bad time of things lately. With the device's Android 10 update causing bootloops on some units, Xiaomi has now urged people to bring their affected handsets in for repair. The company is hoping to rele...

Alex Alderson, 17 Mar 2020 20:19

Apple is being selective about COVID-19-related apps in the App Store. (Image Source: Dice Insights)

Apple extremely wary about COVID-19 apps on the App Store

Apple has announced that only developers from specific credible entities can publish apps pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic on the App Store. This is being done to curb the spread of misinformation and provide users access to re...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Mar 2020 15:51

The Samsung Galaxy A80. (Source: Livemint)

Android 10 is here for the Samsung Galaxy A40 and A80

Samsung's Android 10-based One UI 2.0 rollout continues; this time with its mid-range phones, the Galaxy A40 and A80. Both phones are now receiving the One UI 2.0 update with all the typical features like system-wide dark mode and...

Ricci Rox, 17 Mar 2020 12:38

Microsoft Windows 10 now runs on one billion devices (Source: Windows Experience Blog)

Milestone time: There are one billion Windows 10 devices in the wild

With 900 million devices running Windows 10 back in late September 2019, it was quite obvious that Microsoft would reach the next milestone this year. Yesterday, the Redmond giant announced that "over one billion people have chose...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2020 09:51

LG's 2020 OLED TVs are now available. (Source: LG)

LG launches the first Real 8K OLED TVs, but they'll really cost you

LG's 2020 OLED TV line-up includes 8K models for the first time. These panels feature the CTA's 8K Ultra HD certification and an 88-inch option. However, their series also starts at a whopping US$19,999.

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Mar 2020 23:19

Call of Duty has passed the 60 million units mark on Xbox/PS4. (Source: Steam)

The Call of Duty series has made the list of best-selling Xbox/PS4 titles, with over 60 million units sold

Since its launch in 2004, Call of Duty has amassed numerous new variants and widespread success worldwide. Now, new research shows that this line of games is ranked second in terms of console units sold as of January 2020. Black O...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Mar 2020 19:33

No Android 10 for the Redmi Note 8 this month. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Android 10 is not hitting the Redmi Note 8 this month

While the Redmi Note 8 Pro has already received Android 10, it seems that Xiaomi is putting the OS upgrade on hold for the Redmi Note 8 until at least next month. Released to handsets today, the latest MIUI 11 update remains on An...

Alex Alderson, 16 Mar 2020 19:08

War Thunder 1.97 "Viking Fury" now live March 16 2020 new Swedish tank tree

War Thunder 1.97 "Viking Fury" is live: full Swedish ground tech tree, two new locations, and more

Released earlier today, War Thunder 1.97 "Viking Fury" is the game's first major update of the year and comes with a full Swedish ground forces tech tree, over 20 new ships, ground vehicles, helos and aircraft for other nations, t...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Mar 2020 18:22

An LG CineBeam AI ThinQ 4K UHD projector. (Source: LG)

LG's 4K UHD CineBeam projectors can now use Amazon Alexa

The CineBeam projectors support 4K UHD content and LG's ThinQ AI. Now, they also support Amazon Alexa thanks to a new software update. This applies to the HU70LA and HU85LA variants of this series.

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Mar 2020 17:47

The Realme 6 is getting a new update that enables 120 fps for the 16 MP front camera. (Image Source: Realme)

Realme 6 front camera can now record 120 fps slow motion video thanks to a new OTA update

Realme 6 handsets are receiving an OTA update that adds a Night Mode and 120 fps slow motion video recording to the phone's 16 MP front camera. The update also brings the March 5 Android security patch and the Soloop video editing...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Mar 2020 16:20

The Android 10 rollout for the Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 has been delayed

The Nokia 7.2 was originally promised to get the Android 10 update in Q1 2020. We're at the end of Q1, however, and that plan appears to have been scrapped with official confirmation that the phone will receive the update in Q2 in...

Ricci Rox, 15 Mar 2020 13:56

Stable global Android 10 update finally arrives for the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro

Xiaomi's Android 10 rollout slowly continues. After sending out the Android 10-based MIUI 11 update to the Mi 8, Mi 8 SE, and Mi 8 Lite, the Chinese company is now providing the stable global update to the Mi 8 Pro.

Ricci Rox, 15 Mar 2020 13:04

The PlayStation 4 is set to get an updated jailbreak release. (Source: Digital Trends)

A new PS4 firmware 6.20 kernel exploit is finally in the works

Rejoice, PlayStation 4 owners, a new jailbreak solution is coming your way. Popular developer @theflow0 has announced the discovery of a new vulnerability on firmware 6.20 of Sony's outgoing console, with a kernel exploit and jail...

Ricci Rox, 15 Mar 2020 10:22

Galaxy S20 series owners can also copy and paste from their PCs in this new preview. (Source: Microsoft)

RCS support on Windows 10 PCs is coming to those with Samsung phones

Microsoft has announced that those with Samsung Galaxy S20-series devices can also now use their Windows 10 PCs for rich communication services- (RCS) enabled messaging. This feature is apparently available in the latest Insider's...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Mar 2020 18:56

The alleged new kind of Motorola display. (Source: XDA)

The 2020 Motorola 'flagship' phone's waterfall display is possibly confirmed in a new leak

Motorola is currently thought to have a smartphone called the Edge planned for release this year. It has been rumored to rock a waterfall-type display. XDA contributors claim to have live images that show this is in fact the case.

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Mar 2020 18:13

The Samsung Galaxy A11. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy A11 is here, following a low-key debut

Samsung has launched the Galaxy A11 to little fanfare. This triple-camera device matches well with its recent leaks, having a 6.4-inch HD+ LCD display with a punch-hole for its 8MP selfie camera. It will succeed a phone that start...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Mar 2020 16:56

Intel chips now dominate the latest version of the PerformanceTest single-thread list. (Image source: PassMark/edited)

AMD obliterated from PassMark's single-thread performance chart as Intel claims top 34 places thanks to version 10 update

The PassMark site has recently introduced version 10 of its PerformanceTest benchmark, with the result being that Intel processors now utterly dominate the single-thread performance chart. The Intel Core i9-9900KS tops the list wi...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Mar 2020 11:55

The OnePlus 7T series has an Open Beta. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus announces the 7T and 7T Pro's first OxygenOS Open Beta

OnePlus often releases Open Beta versions of its Android skin, OxygenOS. They are often updated compared to the "normal" (stable) builds in terms of features, security patches and other new tweaks. The OEM has started just such a ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Mar 2020 22:54

The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T will be one of the few Android smartphones to receive three OS upgrades. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T to receive Android 10 in Q2 2020

Released in June 2017, the OnePlus 5 and 5T have already received two OS upgrades. However, the company committed to upgrading both devices to Android 10, which would be their third OS upgrade. Now, it seems that the final update ...

Alex Alderson, 13 Mar 2020 19:40

Xiaomi released the Mi 8 Lite in September 2018. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite picks up an unexpected update

Also sold as the Mi 8 Youth or the Mi 8X, the Mi 8 Lite has only received one OS upgrade so far. While there are already custom ROMs that can bring Android 10 to the device, Xiaomi has now posted an official Android 10 update for ...

Alex Alderson, 13 Mar 2020 19:36

Mozilla will update KaiOS in fundamental and vital ways soon. (Credit: TechAltar via YouTube)

Mozilla and KaiOS' new partnership may result in a better future for feature phones

Phones that run neither Android nor iOS have been falling behind in terms of their browser and web-based support. Mozilla and KaiOS (the mobile platform most likely to run on such devices) have addressed this through a new partner...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Mar 2020 19:19

Does One UI 2.1 count as another OS update? (Image source: PhoneArena)

Samsung prompts speculation that it could be bringing a third OS upgrade to the Galaxy S9 and Note 9

Samsung has come in for plenty of criticism about its software update policies. With the Galaxy S8 and Note 8 unlikely to ever receive Android 10, it has now emerged that the company may be bringing One UI 2.1 to devices as far ba...

Alex Alderson, 13 Mar 2020 14:41