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The latest Matebook D gets two Intel Kaby Lake-R CPU options, together with two SSD solutions, plus the MX150 GPU from Nvidia. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei launches Matebook D 14 laptop with gen 8 Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU

Following the successful release of the Matebook D powered by the AMD Ryzen 2500U CPU, Huawei now releases two version with Intel's Kaby Lake-R CPUs and Nvidia's MX150 GPUs. The chassis and display are unchanged, but users can cho...

Bogdan Solca, 24 Aug 2018 21:15

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Android tablet with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor (Source: Xiaomi)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 660-powered Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 tablet is now available for purchase

The international version of the 8-inch Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 tablet with 4 GB of memory and 64 GB internal storage can be acquired for less than US$240 via GearBest by those in a hurry. Those who can live without LTE and with lower spe...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Aug 2018 19:13

The ZTE Axon 7. (Source: Digital Trends)

Update | The much-expected ZTE Axon 9 devices could be on their way soon

Word of ZTE's upcoming flagships has surfaced once again, and it would appear that we will be getting an Axon 9—and a Pro model—soon, perhaps even sooner than one would expect.

Ricci Rox, 24 Aug 2018 14:57

The Mate 20 sports an PH1-esque notch. (Source: XDA-Developers)

The Huawei Mate 20 will feature a weird rear camera design and a notch

A new report has detailed Huawei's upcoming flagship, the Mate 20, with notable takeaways including the presence of a notch, a single selfie camera, a headphone jack, and a slightly inebriated tri-rear camera design.

Ricci Rox, 24 Aug 2018 14:56

The Android One Motorola One Power is on its way but we may have seen it before

New details of Motorola's new device have surfaced, and there's a chance we may be dealing with the Moto P30 Note, a device initially listed alongside the Moto P30 that was launched last week.

Ricci Rox, 24 Aug 2018 14:52

Australia has blocked Huawei and ZTE from offering 5G products in the country. (Source: macworld.con.au)

Huawei and ZTE locked out of Australian 5G market

Huawei and ZTE provide hardware for mobile data networks, including modems, in addition to mobile devices. Therefore, it may be a blow to both companies to find they cannot tender for supplier contracts as Australia prepares for 5...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Aug 2018 13:36

The RAZR clamshell could be revived as the first foldable phone from Motorola. (Source: Mobielkopen)

Patent reveals possible return of Motorola's RAZR as a foldable phone

The latest approved patent filed by Motorola in May this year seems to confirm the previous rumors launched around MWC time in February regarding the return of the RAZR brand. However, this time Motorola may equip the clamshell de...

Bogdan Solca, 23 Aug 2018 20:22

The Xiaomi Poco F1 is now official. (Source: GSM Arena)

Killing the flagship killer — Xiaomi's new Poco F1 is just too enticing to ignore

Xiaomi has officially launched the Poco F1 in India to take on rival flagship killers such as the OnePlus 6, Asus Zenfone 5Z, the Honor 10, and the Honor Play. The Poco F1 features 2018 flagship specifications and Xiaomi says that...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Aug 2018 17:13

Leagoo S10 Android handset with a large notch and MediaTek Helio P60 processor (Source: Leagoo)

Leagoo S10's specs list includes a Helio P60 processor, 6 GB of memory, and 64 GB internal storage

Those who were expecting stellar specs from the upcoming Leagoo S10 will be disappointed because this handset is powered by a MediaTek processor and does not feature 8 GB of memory and 128 GB internal storage as expected. However,...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Aug 2018 14:35

OnePlus will soon be starting an exclusive Closed Beta Group. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus to start an 'elite' beta testing group

OnePlus will be starting a new Closed Beta program that will consist of a special group of testers who will be directly interfacing with OnePlus's staff to test out very early software releases before they are seeded to Open Beta ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Aug 2018 13:05

OnePlus finally brings Treble support to the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T

The new Oxygen OS 5.1.5 update sent out to the OnePlus 5 and 5T has finally granted the devices their very own Treble powers. The update weighs is a heavy 1.69 GB download and will be rolled out gradually.

Ricci Rox, 22 Aug 2018 09:13

Here's all we know about the upcoming Vivo X23

Vivo's next premium device, the Vivo X23, is set to be launched within the coming weeks. It will be powered by the new Snapdragon 710 and will feature up to 8 GB of RAM.

Ricci Rox, 22 Aug 2018 09:10

The 11.6-inch screen supports multi-touch gestures like pinch zoom. (Source: Shuttle)

Shuttle unveils fanless all-in-one PC with 11.6-inch touchscreen

The new XPC P20U from Shuttle is an all-in-one PC barebones unit with fanless design and water/dust-proofing. Equipped with an 11-6-inch multi-touch display, this model makes for an excellent IoT or PoS terminal. Specs include the...

Bogdan Solca, 21 Aug 2018 20:28

Huawei caught using DSLR shots as camera samples in an ad for its new smartphone

Huawei has been caught passing off DSLR shots as camera samples of its smartphone. While the company has something to say in its defense, this wouldn’t be the first time something of this sort has happened, as similar crookery was...

Ricci Rox, 21 Aug 2018 16:05

The Mi 8 is set to hit India next month

The Mi 8 was launched in China back in May and is finally set to make its way over to India, and with an accompanying price tag that translates to around US$420. That would make it effectively the cheapest mainstream flagship in t...

Ricci Rox, 21 Aug 2018 15:52

Meizu m1872/X8 Android handset specs on AnTuTu (Source: MySmartPrice News)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 710-powered Meizu X8 hits AnTuTu

The upcoming Meizu X8 surfaced on AnTuTu with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor inside, next to 6 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, and a display resolution of 2,160 x 1,080 pixels. The other essentials — camera information, conne...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Aug 2018 11:20

H2OS is the Chinese version of OOS, the stock Oneplus firmware. Its latest version is based on non-preview Pie. (Source: XDA)

OnePlus 6: New Chinese-variant ROM release suggests official Pie on the way soon

The Chinese variants of OnePlus phones, which run Hydrogen OS rather than Oxygen OS, are typically first to see new updates and Android versions. The latest Hydrogen OS Open Beta is based on Pie. Therefore, OnePlus 6 units in othe...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Aug 2018 21:33

The OPPO F9 was OPPO's first device with a teardrop notch, and the OnePlus 6T will likely follow suit. (Source: MySmartPrice)

This could very well be the OnePlus 6T

OnePlus devices have always drawn inspiration from OPPO’s offerings and the OnePlus 6T will likely be no different when its released in a few months. There’s a high chance we get a device with tri-rear cameras—a la Huawei P20 Pro—...

Ricci Rox, 20 Aug 2018 16:38

The Huawei P20 Pro is the phone of the year, EISA declares

EISA (Expert Imaging and Sound Association) has announced its picks for the best smartphones of the year across different categories, with Huawei and Nokia being the biggest winners.

Ricci Rox, 19 Aug 2018 15:22

Pie is currently being tested on the Honor 10. (Source: GSMArena)

Huawei is working on its Android Pie updates

Huawei is supposedly testing the new Android Pie on four of its devices. The company is likely to rollout out the Android P-based EMUI 9 in the near future.

Ricci Rox, 19 Aug 2018 15:17

Update | Details of the Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, and Mate 20 Lite revealed in full

Details of Huawei's upcoming Mate trio of devices have surfaced, showing devices with five cameras, wireless charging, and huge batteries.

Ricci Rox, 17 Aug 2018 15:13

Huawei officially announces 7 nm Kirin 980 will debut in Mate 20 this October

Huawei's latest silicon, the Kirin 980, will debut this October in the Mate 20, according to a press release obtained by Android Authority. The SoC will be the world's first commercially-available piece of silicon based on a 7 nm ...

Sam Medley, 17 Aug 2018 06:38

The freshly certified Honor ARE-AL00 could end up being marketed as the Honor 8X or a Max version for the Honor 8 successor. (Source: GSMArena)

Upcoming Honor mid-ranger specs leaked by TENNA

An Honor model codenamed ARE-AL00 just got its TENNA certification, and the leaked specs point towards a possible next gen Max version of the Honor 8. Powered by the Kirin 710 SoC coupled with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage, the new m...

Bogdan Solca, 16 Aug 2018 20:11

Huawei has issued a message on a Facebook fan page that may target the Galaxy Note 9. (Source: Huawei)

New Huawei Facebook ad does a Samsung - to Samsung

A recently-released piece of marketing by Huawei Taiwan appears to take the same approach with which Samsung have targeted Apple in the past. The apparently jokey image and text may make fun of the "innovation" involved in the des...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Aug 2018 19:40

OPPO launches the new OPPO F9 with a dashing notch

OPPO has unveiled its new F9 sub-premium device. The F9 is a solid offering on paper, and continues the new trend of innovative design factors with one of the best notch implementations we've ever seen.

Ricci Rox, 15 Aug 2018 14:32

Three new devices. (Source: Mysmartprice)

Motorola launches the Moto P30, Moto E5 Plus, and Z3

Motorola has launched three new devices in China. The E5 Plus and Z3 are known quantities, so the main arrival is the Snapdragon 636-powered Moto P30.

Ricci Rox, 15 Aug 2018 14:26

Xiaomi launches the Android One Mi A2 for the Indian market

Xiaomi released the Mi A2 in India last week, with the device being, for the most part, an Android One rebrand of the Mi 6X. It also fails at being a worthy successor to the popular last-gen Mi A1.

Ricci Rox, 15 Aug 2018 14:24

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Android tablet to get a Plus sibling

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus coming with 4 GB RAM and up to 128 GB storage

Although it will use the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor as the regular Mi Pad 4, the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus is expected to come with a larger display and a higher-capacity battery. Rumored to arrive in black or gold...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Aug 2018 23:59

US President Donald Trump signs bill that bans ZTE and Huawei hardware from governmental use August 2018

No Huawei and ZTE handsets for the US government, decides President Trump

Although ZTE can sell its products to the civilian consumers all over the US, a recent bill that was signed by Donal Trump bans the government use of any device made by the Chinese brand due to security issues. Even more, this bil...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Aug 2018 23:03

The Lite version of the KEY2 would have the same exterior features, but the hardware is rumored to get downgraded. (Source: TNW)

BlackBerry KEY2 Lite could be launched at IFA 2018

Rumors about a BlackBerry KEY2 Lite smartphone are have just been refueled with TCL's teaser of a new model that will be announced at IFA 2018 on August 30. The Lite version should keep the same appearance as the regular version, ...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Aug 2018 16:29

Leaked image of the Xiaomi Poco F1. (Source: @bang_gogo_ on Twitter)

Xiaomi Poco F1 set to launch in India on August 22

According to the official Twitter handle of Poco India, the Xiaomi Poco F1 is all set to launch on August 22. While no specifications have been revealed, we do know that the Poco F1 is Xiaomi's shot at the affordable flagship cate...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Aug 2018 09:20

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Android handset, Xiaomi and Samsung dominate the Indian smartphone market

Xiaomi and Samsung continue to dominate the Indian smartphone market

India remains a solid market for the Chinese smartphone brand, as Xiaomi accounted for no less than 10 million units sold in Q2 2018, which translates to a market share of 29.7 percent. Samsung got the second place, while Vivo and...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Aug 2018 00:35

The R17 is OPPO's first smartphone to integrate an in-display fingerprint sensor. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO's R17 mid-ranger officially unveiled with impressive specs

After it impressed everyone with the sophisticated Find X, OPPO now presents the R17 mid-range handheld with outstanding premium features. Besides being the first OPPO model integrating an in-display fingerprint scanner, the R17 c...

Bogdan Solca, 13 Aug 2018 21:15

POCO is a Xiaomi sub-brand that targets the high-end sector of the market

The upcoming Pocophone F1 is more than just another Xiaomi handset because this will be the first smartphone by POCO, which is a new sub-brand of the Chinese company. POCO's first effort focuses entirely on speed and sports a Qual...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Aug 2018 19:01

The Palm smartphone will only be available in the U.S. from Verizon. (Source: Android Police)

TCL could launch a 3.3-inch Palm smartphone soon

TCL might be taking the Palm brand name a bit too literal with the newly leaked 3.3-inch model that will be available only in the US from Verizon later this year. Insider sources claim that this model will be powered by a Snapdrag...

Bogdan Solca, 10 Aug 2018 18:15

The Razer Phone 2 might arrive by December 2018 in China. (Source: CNET)

Razer Phone 2 powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 expected to arrive in China by end 2018

The Razer Phone 2 might be launching sometime in December 2018 according to Razer Vice President Chen Xiaoping who revealed this information during the just concluded ChinaJoy entertainment expo. Given the launch timeframe, it is ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Aug 2018 09:40

More information on the new Ryzen SoC surfaces

Recently AMD designed an SoC for ZhongShan Subor's new console the Z+. While previous console SoCs used Jaguar CPU cores which were based on AMD's previous generation of architectures and mid range Polaris GPU cores, this new SoC ...

Matthew Connatser, 07 Aug 2018 20:19

The Mi Mix 3 will have some of the slimmest bezels around. (Source: WCCFTech)

Xiaomi's Mi Mix 3 will integrate Samsung's OLED displays and Qi wireless charging

The Mi Mix 3 is rumored to get a major display upgrade with Samsung's OLED screens instead of the usual IPS LCDs. The thin bezels suggest the existence of a pop-up selfie cam, while the rear would be getting an impressive tri-came...

Bogdan Solca, 07 Aug 2018 20:15

The Pocophone F1 is already available in Romania for ~US$487. (Source: PC Garage)

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 full specs and first pics surface online

The Pocophone F1 has not yet been officially unveiled, but it looks like the phone is already available on the Romanian site PC Garage. For only ~US$487 users can now get a Snapdragon 845 handheld with 6 GB RAM and 64 GB storage, ...

Bogdan Solca, 07 Aug 2018 19:33

Update | The Snapdragon 710-powered Mi Max 3 Pro is dead in the water, Xiaomi executive confirms

Xiaomi's Director of Product Marketing, Zhi Zhiyuan, has confirmed that the company has no plans of releasing an Mi Max 3 Pro. Previous word claimed that the Pro variant of the newly launched Mi Max 3 would be powered by a Snapdra...

Ricci Rox, 07 Aug 2018 15:44

The new Honor Play is the cheapest Kirin 970-powered device ever

Huawei has now launched its latest device in India. The Honor Play is notable for being the cheapest device to be released with Huawei's flagship Kirin 970 SoC.

Ricci Rox, 07 Aug 2018 15:41

The new display shown in the 3C leak. (Source: Weibo)

Two new Oppo phones just got 3C certification

It is likely that at least one of the next devices to be released by Oppo will be of the R17 line of phones. A Chinese certification may have given more weight to this rumor, and also indicates how the front panel of such phones w...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Aug 2018 14:37

The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 looks to beat most benchmark records. (Source: Tech Carving)

The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 posts a very impressive AnTuTu score only next to the Black Shark

The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 has made its way to the AnTuTu benchmark posting an impressive score of 285302. This is higher than most Snapdragon 845-based flagships and could likely be the result of the liquid cooling mechanism that he...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Aug 2018 09:56

New Lenovo notebooks powered by Intel 'Whiskey Lake-U' chips are coming soon (Representational image).

References to Intel 'Whiskey Lake-U'-powered Lenovo Yoga 730 and IdeaPad 730S notebooks surface online

A couple of B2B sites have started listing Lenovo laptops that feature the upcoming Intel 'Whiskey Lake-U' CPUs. The notebooks include the Lenovo s730 and IdeaPad 730S powered by the Intel Core i5-8265U and the Lenovo Yoga 730 pow...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Aug 2018 00:33

Huawei P20 Pro lineup with notched display

Huawei is the king of the notch, reveals a new smartphone market report

A recent smartphone sales report for the first half of 2018 by Sigmaintell Consulting shows that Huawei shipped more than 25 million handsets (out of a 100 million total) with a notched display during the given period, followed by...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Aug 2018 22:19

MAXSUN's next gen flagship graphics card features a custom triple-fan cooler with RGB lights. (Source: WCCFTech)

Next gen triple-fan Nvidia GeForce GTX custom card teased by MAXSUN

Even though the first custom AIB models for the next gen Nvidia GeForce GTX GPUs are supposed to be announced in early September, MAXSUN - a relatively new Nvidia AIB partner - teased what seems to be like a next generation flagsh...

Bogdan Solca, 06 Aug 2018 21:32

OnePlus knocks out Samsung and Apple to become biggest premium smartphone seller in India

OnePlus overtook Samsung and Apple to become the biggest smartphone brand in India's premium smartphone segment, with the OnePlus accounting for 30% of sales of premium devices in Q2.

Ricci Rox, 03 Aug 2018 17:33

Huawei is only 5% market shares behind Samsung and 2019 might bring some surprises. (Source: Android Authority)

Huawei sold more phones than Apple in Q2 2018

Thanks to record-breaking P20/Pro smartphone sales and additional support from the secondary Honor brand, Huawei snagged Apple's second place for most handhelds sold in Q2 2018. The Chinese company also aims to break into the U.S....

Bogdan Solca, 01 Aug 2018 21:44

The Oppo Find X was found not to be very resistant to a bend test. (Source: JerryRigEverything YT Channel)

The Oppo Find X had its durability tested - and failed spectacularly

With its unique build and features, the Oppo Find X is a potential wave of the future. For example, it features a unique motorized pop-up camera However, it also rivals the iPhone X in terms of cost. Can its build quality justify ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Aug 2018 16:24

Chinese Tech

Huawei launches Matebook D 14 laptop with gen 8 Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU

Qualcomm Snapdragon 660-powered Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 tablet is now available for purchase

Update | The much-expected ZTE Axon 9 devices could be on their way soon

The Huawei Mate 20 will feature a weird rear camera design and a notch

The Android One Motorola One Power is on its way but we may have seen it before

Huawei and ZTE locked out of Australian 5G market

Patent reveals possible return of Motorola's RAZR as a foldable phone

Killing the flagship killer — Xiaomi's new Poco F1 is just too enticing to ignore

Leagoo S10's specs list includes a Helio P60 processor, 6 GB of memory, and 64 GB internal storage

OnePlus to start an 'elite' beta testing group

OnePlus finally brings Treble support to the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T

Here's all we know about the upcoming Vivo X23

Shuttle unveils fanless all-in-one PC with 11.6-inch touchscreen

Huawei caught using DSLR shots as camera samples in an ad for its new smartphone

The Mi 8 is set to hit India next month

Qualcomm Snapdragon 710-powered Meizu X8 hits AnTuTu

OnePlus 6: New Chinese-variant ROM release suggests official Pie on the way soon

This could very well be the OnePlus 6T

The Huawei P20 Pro is the phone of the year, EISA declares

Huawei is working on its Android Pie updates

Update | Details of the Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, and Mate 20 Lite revealed in full

Huawei officially announces 7 nm Kirin 980 will debut in Mate 20 this October

Upcoming Honor mid-ranger specs leaked by TENNA

New Huawei Facebook ad does a Samsung - to Samsung

OPPO launches the new OPPO F9 with a dashing notch

Motorola launches the Moto P30, Moto E5 Plus, and Z3

Xiaomi launches the Android One Mi A2 for the Indian market

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus coming with 4 GB RAM and up to 128 GB storage

No Huawei and ZTE handsets for the US government, decides President Trump

BlackBerry KEY2 Lite could be launched at IFA 2018

Xiaomi Poco F1 set to launch in India on August 22

Xiaomi and Samsung continue to dominate the Indian smartphone market

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OPPO's R17 mid-ranger officially unveiled with impressive specs

POCO is a Xiaomi sub-brand that targets the high-end sector of the market

TCL could launch a 3.3-inch Palm smartphone soon

Razer Phone 2 powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 expected to arrive in China by end 2018

More information on the new Ryzen SoC surfaces

Xiaomi's Mi Mix 3 will integrate Samsung's OLED displays and Qi wireless charging

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 full specs and first pics surface online

Update | The Snapdragon 710-powered Mi Max 3 Pro is dead in the water, Xiaomi executive confirms

The new Honor Play is the cheapest Kirin 970-powered device ever

Two new Oppo phones just got 3C certification

The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 posts a very impressive AnTuTu score only next to the Black Shark

References to Intel 'Whiskey Lake-U'-powered Lenovo Yoga 730 and IdeaPad 730S notebooks surface online

Huawei is the king of the notch, reveals a new smartphone market report

Next gen triple-fan Nvidia GeForce GTX custom card teased by MAXSUN

OnePlus knocks out Samsung and Apple to become biggest premium smartphone seller in India

Huawei sold more phones than Apple in Q2 2018

The Oppo Find X had its durability tested - and failed spectacularly

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