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Google I/O 2020 has been officially cancelled. (Source: Google)

Google cancels I/0 2020 over coronavirus

Google has officially canceled Google I/O 2020 due to coronavirus concerns. As with cancellations of other events, it is a significant blow as it is the annual software showcase for the company that also usually features some hard...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Mar 2020 10:51

Not all versions of the Mi 9 Lite/Mi CC9 have been upgraded to Android 10. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and Mi CC9 receive conflicting MIUI 11 updates

The Mi 9 Lite may be treated as the lesser of the Mi 9 series, but even it has now received Android 10 builds of MIUI 11. Not all handsets have, that is. On the contrary, some are remaining on Android 9.0 Pie for the time being, a...

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2020 00:15

A screenshot that may support impending aptX for the Sony TWS earbuds. (Credit: WalkmanBlog)

Update | A new leak points to an upgrade to aptX HD for the Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds

The Sony WF-1000XM3s are widely regarded as some of the best TWS earbuds out there. However, they do have some discrepancies, one of which is the absence of Qualcomm's aptX HD Bluetooth codec. A new leak suggests that this is to b...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Mar 2020 20:22

Another juicy leaked detail about the new Red Magic phone. (Source: Weibo)

The AnTuTu score record is broken in 2020 again, this time by the Nubia Red Magic 5G

The Red Magic 5G is Nubia's upcoming 2020 gaming phone. It is slated to get a 144Hz display, the Snapdragon 865 SoC and up to 16GB of RAM. The OEM has also showed off its AnTuTu benchmarking score, which knocks that of the Black S...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Mar 2020 19:54

The OnePlus Snowbot game will start soon. (Source: OnePlus)

Meet OnePlus' "special project", the 5G Snowbot

OnePlus has revealed the non-phone-related new device it has been working on: the OnePlus Snowbot. There are apparently several of these robots, which will be used to play games in which they fire 120 miles per hour (mph) snowball...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Mar 2020 18:58

The Mi A3 will receive a working version of Android 10, eventually. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi to re-release Android 10 for the Mi A3 "as soon as possible"

It has not been a good few days for Xiaomi, at least concerning the Mi A3 anyway. Having botched the device's Android 10 update the company now claims that it is working to re-release the OS upgrade "as soon as possible". Convince...

Alex Alderson, 03 Mar 2020 16:52

The Android 10 rollout for the Mi A3 has been a mess. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Fingerprint scanner not working on your Xiaomi Mi A3 after upgrading to Android 10? There is a workaround

The Android 10 rollout for the Mi A3 has been catastrophic, with Xiaomi pulling the initial build just a few days after unexpectedly releasing it over the weekend. If you are one of the unlucky few to have upgraded your Mi A3 to A...

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2020 21:25

The Redmi Note 7 is yet to even receive Android 10 officially yet. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumour | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 spotted running MIUI 12 and Android 11 on Geekbench

While the Redmi Note 7 is yet to receive Android 10 builds of MIUI 11, someone may have been trying out MIUI 12 on one unit. Spotted on Geekbench, the rogue Redmi Note 7 claims to be running Android 11, currently known as Android ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2020 21:14

Cheetah Mobile's apps can no longer be downloaded on the Play Store. (Source: Cheetah Mobile)

Google announces the removal of about 600 apps from the Play Store

Google has released a blog post explaining why nearly 600 apps have just been removed from Android's Play Store. These apps were deemed guilty of "mobile ad fraud", which contravenes the Mountain View giant's policies. The apps in...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Mar 2020 18:24

Xiaomi discontinues the Android 10 rollout for the Mi A3 after heavy bug complaints

Xiaomi released Android 10 for the Mi A3 yesterday. As is becoming a theme with Xiaomi's Android One OS updates, however, the build was extremely buggy, and the company has now chosen to pull the update entirely.

Ricci Rox, 02 Mar 2020 16:53

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite new update details (Source: SamMobile)

Samsung updates the S10 Lite in India with 60 fps UHD video recording and camera app stability improvements

The new software for the Galaxy S10 Lite has just reached Samsung's handsets in India. Labeled G770FXXU2ATB2 and with a size of around 416 MB, the firmware update includes the security patch dated February 1, a new video recording...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Mar 2020 16:30

Some PS5 owners will be hoping for improved web-browsing performance. (Image source: @xTHAFINESTx)

What many future PS5 owners really want is an improved web browser for accessing Pornhub

There will be many console fans excited about the various features that the PS5 will offer: Backwards compatibility is already being feted as particularly enticing. However, there seems to be a growing movement of potential future...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Mar 2020 10:14

Products such as Xiaomi's Mi Band remained popular in India at the end of 2019. (Source: Banggood)

Xiaomi is found to have led the Indian smart-band market in 2019

IDC India has released its report on the wearables market in this country for the last quarter of 2019 (4Q2019). It reveals that the 'audio' category of these electronics had the highest share for that period, overtaking band-type...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Mar 2020 22:43

Self-driving cars could become more acceptable through improved camera tech. (Source: GSA)

A Korean research group claims to have improved camera calibration for self-driving vehicles

Cars that are capable of autonomous driving are often touted as the future. However, their actual ability to do so through perceiving the real world in 3D with sufficient accuracy is still in development. A new research paper publ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Mar 2020 20:54

The Realme 6 series may look like this. (Source: Weibo)

The Realme 6 and 6 Pro's SoCs may have been confirmed in new leaks

The Realme 6 and 6 Pro are upcoming phones with the potential to bring new quad cameras and 30W charging to the cost-effective end of the Indian market. They are currently rumored to be powered by the MediaTek Helio G90 and Snapdr...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Mar 2020 19:34

A new 5G phone, the Vivo Z6, is now up for pre-order

The Z6 is the OEM Vivo's new Snapdragon 765G-powered phone. As such, it comes with dual-mode 5G in addition to 6-8GB of RAM, 44W charging and a headphone jack. It has been released onto the Chinese market via its maker's own websi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Mar 2020 19:00

Bugs galore | The Mi A3 finally receives the Android 10 update

After months of promises and rumors, the Mi A3 is finally receiving the much-awaited Android 10 update. The OTA weighs in as a 1.3 GB download and brings all the typical Android 10 features. The update, however, appears to be a ra...

Ricci Rox, 01 Mar 2020 08:16

Casio upgrades the PRO TREK connected watch series with titanium variants

Casio has announced the release of titanium-cased versions of its PRO TREK outdoor watch line-up. They are also Bluetooth devices that feature Smartphone Link, which allows them to connect to the wearer's mobile device. This allow...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Feb 2020 18:11

The Realme Band's color options. (Source: Realme)

Realme's first wearable is a smart band that will launch in India soon

Realme has been connected with an inaugural wearable for a while. This product is, as it turns out, of the fitness-tracker variety. It is set to launch on March 5, 2020 in the Indian market. Accordingly, this smart device has 9 "s...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Feb 2020 17:40

The Galaxy A41 may look like this. (Source: OnLeaks/PriceBaba)

The Samsung Galaxy A41 is possibly captured in new renders

OnLeaks has just released a new set of renders for the (probably) upcoming Samsung Galaxy A41. They suggest that it may have a front panel much like that of its predecessor. However, with its triple cameras in a rectangular module...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Feb 2020 17:10

This build may not be available to all Mi A3 handsets OTA initially. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi A3 receives an unexpected update

While Xiaomi is still yet to announce when the Mi A3 will receive Android 10, a build containing the OS upgrade has gone live. The update, which can be downloaded now, brings other optimisations besides Android 10 to the Mi A3 too...

Alex Alderson, 29 Feb 2020 15:35

The much-awaited Widevine DRM L1 certification is here. (Source: AndroidPit)

Stable global Android 10 update arrives for the Redmi Note 8 Pro

Rejoice, Redmi Note 8 Pro owners around the world; Android 10 is here for you! The global Android 10-based MIUI 11 update is now rolling out to the Redmi Note 8 Pro. It doubles up as the February security patch and introduces Wide...

Ricci Rox, 29 Feb 2020 08:41

The Honor 8X was released in 2018. (Source: Huawei)

EMUI 10 global rollout for the Honor 8X kicks off

Slowly but surely, Huawei is now rolling out the Android 10-based EMUI 10 update to Honor 8X owners around the globe, with users of the phone across Europe and Asia confirming receipt of the update. This will also be the last OS u...

Ricci Rox, 28 Feb 2020 20:49

Xiaomi started upgrading the Redmi Note 8 Pro to Android 10 last month, albeit only in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 8 Pro: Another update goes live for Xiaomi's mid-range smartphone, but it won't bring Android 10 to most handsets

While it has been almost two months since Xiaomi brought Android 10 to the Redmi Note 8 Pro, most handsets remain on Android 9.0 Pie. Now, the device that DxOMark described as having a limited dynamic range, has received another A...

Alex Alderson, 28 Feb 2020 20:33

The Android One does not necessarily guarantee faster, or two-years worth of, OS updates. (Image source: Digital Trends)

Weekend Discussion | The Android One program is a shambles, and here's why

Originally sold by Google as providing "faster access to the latest Android OS updates", the Android One program is proving just as fragmented as the rest of the Android ecosystem. With multiple eligible devices still waiting for ...

Alex Alderson, 28 Feb 2020 18:40

AMD's Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition has a new update. (Source: AMD)

AMD releases a new Radeon Adrenalin 2020 Edition update

AMD has announced the latest version of its Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition. This update (v20.2.2) is described as "optional", yet also purports to bring a long list of bug and issue fixes. They include problems such as han...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Feb 2020 17:44

NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 442.50 - What's New (Source: GeForce Experience app)

NVIDIA's GeForce Game Ready Driver 442.50 comes with ARK: Genesis support and more

Released yesterday, the latest Game Ready driver package from NVIDIA comes with optimizations for Apex Legends Season 4, Tom Clancy's The Division 2: Warlords of New York, ARK: Genesis, as well as support for two G-SYNC-compatible...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2020 16:58

The black OPPO Watch also has a new band in this leak. (Source: Weibo via IndiaShopps)

The latest OPPO Watch leak hints at Wear OS and one of its case/band variants

OPPO has already let it be known that it will launch its first ever smartwatch soon, and that it has taken profound design cues from Apple. However, the OEM has yet to mention anything about the new wearable's software. A well-kno...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Feb 2020 16:47

The new SOL REPUBLIC Amps Air +. (Source: SOL REPUBLIC)

SOL REPUBLIC's 3rd-gen TWS earbuds upgrade to ANC and USB type C charging

The Amps Air + are the latest TWS earbuds from SOL REPUBLIC. They are the brand's first such product with active noise cancellation (ANC). These new Amps also now feature a slimmer case with USB type C charging, which can deliver ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Feb 2020 16:22

Android 10 descends for the Samsung Galaxy A50s and A30

The Galaxy A50s and Galaxy A30 are currently receiving their Android 10-based One UI 2.0 updates. The update to both phones double up as the February security patch, and has now been confirmed by users in Asia.

Ricci Rox, 28 Feb 2020 15:47

SwiftKey for Android with Dark Mode support now available (Source: Own)

SwiftKey for Android gets Dark Mode support, redesigned Settings area

After quite a long time since Google's mobile operating system got a Dark Mode, SwiftKey for Android gets to support it. The new update — released yesterday and labeled 7.4.9.11 — also comes with a redesigned Settings area that ma...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2020 13:25

Realme has rolled out the Android 10 for Realme 5 Pro and Realme X

Realme 5 Pro and Realme X get Android 10 update

Realme has unveiled the Android 10 update for Realme 5 Pro and Realme X. It is based on Realme UI and brings forth some new features such as Smart Sidebar, three-finger screenshot, Focus Mode, and more. Users can expect to receive...

Anil Satyanarayana, 28 Feb 2020 10:19

Xiaomi Mi A1 February 2020 update notification (Source: Own)

Xiaomi updates the Mi A1, still no Android 10

Although it has been confirmed that Android 10 will not hit the Mi A1 via any official channels, some users still hope that Xiaomi might release the third major update for this handset. However, this month's update is nothing more...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2020 10:03

The new Kami Wire-Free Outdoor Camera. (Source: Kami)

Kami releases its 100% wireless, weather-resistant outdoor IP security camera

Kami - YI Technology's new home-security brand - has released its new Wire-Free Outdoor Camera. As it lacks the need for connectivity hubs and has batteries that can be recharged in a USB-powered holder, it can be installed anywhe...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Feb 2020 21:24

MediaTek's MT3620 may be one of the most popular IoT MCUs out there. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek asserts that its MT3620 MCU has driven Microsoft Azure Sphere uptake

The MediaTek MT3620 is the first microcontroller unit (MCU) to directly integrate the Azure Sphere security platform from Microsoft. This solution is used to connect a business' internet-of-things (IoT) system with Azure's cloud s...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Feb 2020 20:55

The new Reference Design based on the Snapdragon XR2 platform. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm brings 5G to headset gaming with its new Snapdragon XR2 Reference Design

Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon XR2 Reference Design headset, the first such XR (as in, virtual, mixed or augmented reality) device that supports 5G. It does so via its in-built X55 modem, which is part of its latest hardware...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Feb 2020 17:21

NVIDIA's content ecosystem has a new software upgrade. (Source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA releases a SHIELD TV software update

NVIDIA has issued its TV devices with a new update. This version of SHIELD Experience (8.1.1) includes a host of new features and bug-fixes. The most prominent of these may be the limited-time opportunity to upgrade the free GeFor...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Feb 2020 16:46

The arrival of Android 10 on the Mi A2 Lite may not be that far off now. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi fuels speculation that the Mi A2 Lite is on the verge of receiving Android 10

Xiaomi is at it again, and has dropped more hints that Android 10 is almost ready for the Mi A2 Lite. Now, the company has published the device's Android 10 kernel source code, a sure sign that the OS upgrade is on its way. The pr...

Alex Alderson, 27 Feb 2020 15:26

Android 10 is not the end of the road the Mi 9 SE. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE receives an encouraging update

While the Mi 9 SE may be one of the last in the Mi 9 series to receive Android 10 builds of MIUI 11, the wait for the OS upgrade is over. The update is available to download now, although it will only appear as an OTA for select h...

Alex Alderson, 27 Feb 2020 15:21

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Note 8 will not receive an update to Android 10. (Image source: WhistleOut/edited)

Confirmed: Neither the Samsung Galaxy S8 nor the Galaxy Note 8 will receive Android 10 and One UI 2.0

Samsung has definitively confirmed that neither the Galaxy S8 nor the Galaxy Note 8 will receive an update for Android 10 and One UI 2.0. There was some confusion in regard to whether these devices would receive the latest operati...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Feb 2020 07:54

Kazuhisa Hashimoto, the man behind the Konami Code, dies at 61

Kazuhisa Hashimoto, the creator of the famous Konami Code, has passed away at the age of 61. Today, the world mourns his death and honors his life with memories of the most famous code in gaming culture.

Sam Medley, 27 Feb 2020 05:35

GOG updates refund policy to include games that are played up to 30 days after purchase

The games distribution platform GOG updated its refund policy today, expanding it to a flat 30-day refund period. This even applies to games that have been played, though GOG has stated it retains the right to review individual re...

Sam Medley, 27 Feb 2020 05:01

LG Gram 2020 pricing and availability on the US market is revealed

LG has announced that the latest generation of its Gram notebook line is now available to buy from itself and from its official retailers in the US. This new line-up includes 17- and 15-inch models, as well as the 2-in-1 showcased...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Feb 2020 23:34

The headphone and earphone market will keep on going strong until 2025. (Source: Skullcandy)

The combined headphones and earphones market may make up to US$45 billion in 5 years

The latest headphone and earphone market research projects that this compound device category will "generate revenues of over US$45 Billion" between now and 2025. This growth is thought to be driven by several factors, which inclu...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Feb 2020 22:53

MediaTek has launched the Helio P95. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek launches the Helio P95 SoC

MediaTek has made the Helio P95's page on its website live. By its name, this chipset sound like an iterative upgrade over its current 4G/LTE flagship. However, it boasts the AI Processing Unit (APU) 2.0, which, as the OEM claims,...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Feb 2020 22:08

The Xiaomi Mi A3 has received another disappointing update. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi A3 owners awake to another disappointing update

The wait for Android 10 on the Mi A3 drags on. Xiaomi continues with its vagaries, having originally claimed that the Mi A3 would be on the first smartphones to receive Android 10. Blaming the coronavirus for delays, the company h...

Alex Alderson, 26 Feb 2020 20:02

Opera 67 for desktop now live with Workspaces and more (Source: Opera)

Opera 67 for desktop now available with quite a few noticeable changes

Although many of those who loved it until the legendary version 12 consider it to be a dead horse nowadays, Opera 67 might be a step in the right direction. The latest release of this troubled web browser — available for Windows, ...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Feb 2020 17:36

Not received EMUI 10 on your P30 Pro yet? You're no the only one. (Image source: Huawei)

No Android 10 and EMUI 10 update for your P30 Pro? You're not alone

While LG may have earned its reputation for being one of the slowest Android OEMs to deliver software updates, an honourable mention should go to Huawei. While the company claims to have upgraded the P30 Pro to EMUI 10, for exampl...

Alex Alderson, 26 Feb 2020 16:03

The Galaxy S10+ will likely receive an Android 11 update soon after the OS arrives in May (Image source: Google)

Rumor | Samsung Galaxy S10+ running Android 11 spotted on Geekbench: OneUI 3.0 could be in the works

Samsung is apparently testing out an Android 11 update for the Galaxy S10+. An S10+ running on the new operating system was recently spotted on Geekbench. While Android 11 won't even be released until May 2020, this indicates that...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 26 Feb 2020 12:32

The Honor 9X Lite may also be on the way. (Source: MySmartPrice)

A Huawei device on Geekbench may be the Honor 8X on Android 10

The Honor nX line of smartphones has only just been updated worldwide. Now, it seems its series' 2018 flagship will finally get a stable build of EMUI 10 based on Android 10. This may be confirmed by some new Geekbench 5 benchmark...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Feb 2020 22:28