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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

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro. (Source: Slickdeals)

The global EMUI 10 update rollout for the Huawei Mate 10 Pro is at hand

Huawei recently delisted the Mate 10 Pro from its security update schedule page. The old flagship is set for one last hurrah, however, in the form of the EMUI 10 update, and the OTA has now been officially confirmed to start rolli...

Ricci Rox, 25 Feb 2020 20:43

The Mi 10 Pro has pushed to record-breaking levels, albeit in artificial conditions. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro: New update pushes performance to record-breaking levels

The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro have only been out for a few days, but they have already started receiving their first software update. Xiaomi has addressed a host of issues, not least of which GPU performance. While its GPU performance w...

Alex Alderson, 25 Feb 2020 18:38

Huawei's CEO Richard Yu unveils the OEM's new ecosystem branding. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei's AX3 is the world's first "Wi-Fi 6+" and Harmony OS router

Huawei unveiled its vision for a complete, connected ecosystem of devices at its latest product launch. This involves the new AX3 series of routers, which is powered by this OEM's Gigahome SoCs for Wi-Fi 6 support (and more beside...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Feb 2020 17:25

Armored Warfare 0.31 update installing (Source: Own)

Armored Warfare 0.31 comes with new missions, overhauled Battle UI, and more

The Asian-themed Spirithaven season that comes with Armored Warfare 0.31 is accompanied by quite a few noticeable changes, including a major interface overhaul for both for the in-battle and settings areas of the game, new Asian v...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Feb 2020 16:08

Huawei launches the 5G version of the MatePad Pro

Huawei held a virtual product launch today (February 24, 2020) in lieu of its planned pre-MWC press conference. This event saw many new notebooks and other products. It also introduced the MatePad Pro 5G, a new variant of this OEM...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Feb 2020 23:42

This is not the Xperia Pro, although it may have similar specs. (Source: Sony)

Sony teases the Xperia Pro at its flagship phone launch

Sony held a virtual press conference today in order to unveil its latest premium mobile device. However, it also made references to an intriguing device that was not the Xperia 1 II. The Pro is to have the same display and camera ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Feb 2020 23:00

Testing, one, two, Xperia 1 II... (Source: Sony)

Sony introduces the Xperia 1 II flagship phone

Sony has formally revealed its 2020 flagship smartphone, and that it really is called the Xperia 1 II. This device has a 21:9 4K OLED display with the Motion Blur Reduction technology developed to step in for an up-to-date refresh...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Feb 2020 22:25

Cards to grid: iOS 14 will bring grid-style multitask view to iPhone

A new video of an iPhone claimed to run iOS 14 shows off a new grid-style multitasking view similar to the one running on iPadOS. Ben Geskin, the tipster behind this video, claims that this multitasking view is one of four options...

Sam Medley, 24 Feb 2020 15:53

Google warns against installing Google services (GMS) on Honor and Huawei phones that it has not officially certified. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

New Huawei and Honor smartphones: Google warns against installing Google services and apps

Google is now officially warning against sideloading Google services, the Play Store and other well-known Google apps on newer Honor and Huawei smartphones. While the announcement only affects those handsets that Google has not ce...

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2020 23:44

Some private WhatsApp group invite links may be searchable. (Source: WhatsApp)

App researchers report that WhatsApp group invites are searchable online

WhatsApp sets a lot of store by the privacy in messaging it supposedly offers. However, allegations that links that invite new users to private groups are searchable online have recently emerged. This is due to the fact Google has...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Feb 2020 23:14

Future Samsung phones may have a waterfall display. (Source: Vivo)

Samsung patents its take on the waterfall display

Samsung has filed a patent with the US Patent and Trademarks Office (USPTO) for a kind of display that, despite curving down around the sides of the phone, can also have physical buttons. This, in effect, is a new kind of punch-ho...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Feb 2020 15:03

The G-SHOCK MR-G x Bruce Lee watch. (Source: Casio)

Casio honors a legend with its Bruce Lee-themed limited edition G-SHOCK

Casio has announced the Bruce Lee Collaboration Model, a specially-designed version of its high-end G-SHOCK MR-G watch series. It features a band and case colored to match the martial arts cinema legend's hallmark tracksuit, as we...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Feb 2020 16:50

Mobvoi's first 2020 Wear OS device is a TicWatch Pro refresh

Mobvoi has launched the TicWatch Pro 2020 on Amazon.com. It has a RAM upgrade, but sticks with the same SoC, design and battery life. Then again, as it still includes a dual display, it should still offer impressive longevity as a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Feb 2020 22:32

The Galaxy A71 5G may be here soon. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy A71 5G is now a certified Wi-Fi device

The Galaxy A71 may be a convincing upper-mid range device; however, several leaks suggest Samsung has decided it would be improved with a 5G variant. This phone - the SM-A7160 - has now appeared on the Wi-Fi Alliance certification...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Feb 2020 21:06

The Mi A2 started receiving Android 10 last month. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumour | Xiaomi may have pulled the Android 10 update for the Mi A2 again

While the Mi A3 continues its wait for Android 10, its predecessor received its final OS upgrade last month. The upgrade path to Android 10 for the Mi A2 has not proven straightforward though, with it being possible that Xiaomi ha...

Alex Alderson, 21 Feb 2020 15:50

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro should go down as a classic. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei delists the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro from its security update schedule

Huawei released the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro over two years ago and the phones may just have reached the end of their support lifespans. While EMUI 10 will eventually be released for the flagships, Huawei has now removed them from ...

Ricci Rox, 20 Feb 2020 21:56

These OPPO phones now have an Android 10 beta program. (Source: Twitter)

OPPO announces an Android 10 beta program for the Find X and R17 series

OPPO has announced new beta programs to help bring the latest version of Color OS (based on Android 10) to some of its 2018 phones. These are the flagship Find X, the R17 and its Pro variant. Places in these programs are available...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Feb 2020 21:21

The ZTE Blade A7 2019. (Source: GearBest)

ZTE will refresh its Blade A7 for 2020 soon

The ZTE Blade A7 was a decent budget smartphone prospect in 2019. Now, new FCC documentation indicates that its name will be applied to a new device this year. This refresh, unlike its predecessor, will have triple rear cameras an...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Feb 2020 20:49

The Mi A3 is now slated to receive Android 10 in March. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 is not receiving Android 10 this month, after all

The release of Android 10 for the Mi A3 is bordering on farcical. Hyped by Xiaomi as one of the first devices that would receive Android 10, the Android One device is still languishing on Android 9.0 Pie. The end may now be in sig...

Alex Alderson, 20 Feb 2020 16:09

The Android 11 preview has appeared. (Source: Google)

Google releases the first Android 11 Developer Preview

Google has made the Developer Preview page for the next version of Android live. This build is now available to download onto certain devices, Pixel phones included. It exhibits changes such as new security measures, privacy safeg...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Feb 2020 23:33

Can the Realme X2 still reach 65% charge after 30 minutes? (Image source: Realme)

Rumour | Realme handicaps the charging speed of the Realme X2

30 W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 is one of Realme's main selling points for the Realme X2, with the company boasting that the device can reach 65% charge in just 30 minutes. However, that may longer not be the case following a new updat...

Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2020 21:15

The Pocophone F1 started receiving Android 10 in January. (Image source: AndroidPIT)

Not received Android 10 on your Pocophone F1 yet? You're not alone

While Xiaomi started pushing Android 10 builds of MIUI 11 to the Pocophone F1 last month, many handsets are yet to receive the OS upgrade. Now the General Manager of POCO India has weighed in on the matter, and his response has se...

Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2020 21:07

Sea of Thieves gets a new free update — "Crews of Rage"

Released earlier today, the free "Crews of Rage" update for Sea of Thieves comes with new Bounty Voyages into the Devil's Roar that allow you to fight Ashen Skeletons, while the new Chests of Rage contain valuable treasure and can...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Feb 2020 20:44

Pokemon GO's anti-cheating features have reportedly turned on TWRP. (Source: XDA)

Pokemon GO reportedly blocks players using Android custom recovery or backup methods

Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) is a popular alternative recovery used by those who like to root and modify their Androids. A new thread on Reddit asserts that Pokemon GO will not work if it detects signs of it in a device's stor...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Feb 2020 20:23

Facebook may have to pay over $9 billion in tax dues if the IRS wins the case (Image source: Facebook)

Facebook is getting sued by the IRS for not paying $9 billion in taxes

The IRS is suing social media giant Facebook for allegedly undervaluing its 2010 IPO, thereby avoiding over $9 billion in tax payments.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 19 Feb 2020 19:04

The LG G7 ThinQ is spotted running Android 10 on Geekbench

LG's G7 ThinQ is a flagship phone that is still less than 2 years old; despite this, the OEM is yet to provide it with a stable Android 10 upgrade. However, there are now signs that it is progressing in beta form, at least. It com...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Feb 2020 15:21

Samsung Galaxy S20 lineup to get display-related software update

WQHD+ 120 Hz software update allegedly coming soon to the Galaxy S20 series

Currently limited at full HD resolution due to battery life-related concerns, the 120 Hz display refresh might soon become available for the Galaxy S20 lineup since Samsung is reportedly working on a software update that will brin...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Feb 2020 13:27

Recent reports claiming Android 10 for the Mi A3 are fake, but the update is around the corner

Yesterday, reports of Android 10 hitting the Mi A3 surfaced around the nooks of the Internet. They were fake, sadly. The Mi A3 hasn't received its Android 10 update, but recent developments point towards it being potentially at ha...

Ricci Rox, 19 Feb 2020 07:54