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Xiaomi POCOPHONE layout and dimensions draft, handset surfaces at FCC (Source: Slashleaks)

The Xiaomi POCOPHONE handset hits FCC

The upcoming Xiaomi POCOPHONE landed at FCC with two variants, both featuring 6 GB of memory. However, one of them sports 64 GB of internal storage space, while the other offers 128 GB. The draft of the handset's back also reveals...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jul 2018 16:02

AnTuTu releases monthly updated lists for Android and iOS devices. The June top 10 Android device list is dominated by the Chinese makers. (Source: AnTuTu)

June Top 10 fastest Android smartphones listed on AnTuTu

AnTuTu's list of the best-performing handheld devices updated for June shows a clear Chinese dominance. Of the ten featured devices, only three are non-Chinese (Samsung Galaxy S9+/S9 and Sony Xperia XZ2). Topping the chart is Xiao...

Bogdan Solca, 05 Jul 2018 19:49

Xiaomi set to enter the US by 2019

Xiaomi’s growth has been meteoric. The company made advances into Europe last year and is set to pay the US a visit in 2019, if company Vice President Wang Xiang’s words are anything to go by.

Ricci Rox, 05 Jul 2018 15:36

List of devices to receive MIUI 10 surfaces

A post of Xiaomi’s MIUI forums has revealed what devices will receive the MIUI 10 update. Of course, only a select few of those devices will receive a MIUI 10 based on Android Oreo.

Ricci Rox, 05 Jul 2018 15:33

Baidu Kunlun processor for AI (Source: GlobeNewswire)

Baidu announces a new processor for AI

Baidu's new Kunlun processor is advertised as "China's first cloud-to-edge AI chip" that will be used in both cloud and edge scenarios, including data centers, autonomous vehicles, and public clouds. The chip uses 14 nm Samsung en...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Jul 2018 11:05

Huawei Honor 10 GT smartphone comes with 8 GB of RAM because why not

The Honor 10 was launched less than two months ago, but the manufacturer is already gearing up for higher-end SKUs with even more RAM to compete directly against the OnePlus 5T, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, and Razer Phone where the 8 GB of R...

Allen Ngo, 04 Jul 2018 07:20

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air 13 coming to Europe (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air 2018 coming to Europe

The all-aluminum 13.3-inch Mi Notebook Air will launch this month for 900 Euros. The Xiaomi laptop is set to compete with more popular and pricier alternatives like the Huawei MateBook X, Dell XPS 13, Microsoft Surface Laptop, HP ...

Allen Ngo, 01 Jul 2018 06:12

The secondary display is placed on the back, under the camera setup. (Source: Weibo)

Nubia Z18S leaked pics reveal dual-display, no notch

Even though it is not the foldable phone everyone is waiting for, Nubia's Z18S still comes with a dual-display setup. The front screen has no notch or selfie cam, so the bezels are as thin as they can get. The secondary screen is ...

Bogdan Solca, 29 Jun 2018 21:18

The Redmi Note 5 Pro. (Source: XDA-Developers)

The Redmi Note 5 has shipped five million units in four months

According to Xiaomi, the Redmi Note 5 devices have sold five million units in the four months following their launch back on Valentine's day. For some perspective, it took the Redmi Note 4 six months to achieve this.

Ricci Rox, 29 Jun 2018 05:48

The Meizu 16 will feature no notch. (Source: Weibo)

The Snapdragon 845-powered Meizu 16 is one to watch out for

Meizu released the Meizu 15 devices and we were massive fans of the device. Or, well, its hardware at least. The company is set to follow it up with the Meizu 16 phones that will feature top-of-the-line hardware and a set of featu...

Ricci Rox, 29 Jun 2018 05:47

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro. (Source: AnandTech)

Purported Kirin 980-powered Huawei mate X coming with 40 + 20 MP rear cameras and no notch

According to certain sources, Huawei has an unexpected Mate device in the works. This device will, like the Mate 20, feature the upcoming Kirin 980. It will also forego a notch in favor of a more traditional bezel-less design.

Ricci Rox, 29 Jun 2018 05:45

Shuttle's DH02U mini PC series now feature GTX 1050 discrete graphics. (Source: Shuttle)

Shuttle announces DH02U/DH02U5 mini PCs with GTX 1050 GPUs

Shuttle's mini PC lineup just got upgraded with GTX 1050 discrete GPUs from Nvidia. The new DH02U is powered by the Celeron 3865U dual-core CPU, while the more advanced DH02U model features the i5-7200U dual core. Both models are ...

Bogdan Solca, 27 Jun 2018 20:50

OPPO Find X apparently not coming to the US after all

There was word last week that OPPO's new Find X was billed to be sold in the US. Unfortunately, that is unlikely to be the case, as OPPO isn't interested in going through the hurdles of selling the device in the US just yet. The F...

Ricci Rox, 27 Jun 2018 10:43

Mi Max 3 Pro with Snapdragon 710 onboard spotted online

The Mi Max 3 Pro has been spotted on Xiaomi's official website with a Snapdragon 710, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, a 5400 mAh battery, and a 6.9-inch display. A July launch is confirmed.

Ricci Rox, 27 Jun 2018 10:37

The compact Legion Cube C730might not really appeal to mini PC fans because of its 20-pound weights. (source: Liliputing)

Lenovo Legion Cube C730 compact desktop specs and pricing revealed

With the new Legion Cube C730, Lenovo is attempting to provide a hybrid between mini PCs and mini tower desktops. The portability is quite affected by the 20-pound weight, but Lenovo does offer a handle to move the system around e...

Bogdan Solca, 26 Jun 2018 21:41

The Moto One Power. (Source: Techienize)

Update | The Moto One Power is the spiritual successor to the original Moto Z Play

The Moto Z Play was loved by enthusiasts when it was released two years ago. Sadly, the company failed to live up to expectations with its successor, the Moto Z2 Play. Fans of the Moto Z Play may have a reason to smile now, though...

Ricci Rox, 25 Jun 2018 15:16

Xiaomi launches the Redmi 6 Pro, a disappointing sequel to the Redmi 4 Prime

Xiaomi has unveiled its new Redmi 6 Pro. The device is a natural successor to the Redmi 4 Prime, and shockingly is powered by the same Snapdragon 625, almost two years after the latter was released.

Ricci Rox, 25 Jun 2018 12:21

Xiaomi introduces the Mi Pad 4, Snapdragon 660 in tow

Xiaomi has announced the launch of its new Mi Pad 4 tablet. The device comes with a base price tag of US$170, which makes it the cheapest device powered by a Snapdragon 660.

Ricci Rox, 25 Jun 2018 12:06

Xiaomi sold over a million Mi 8 devices in just eighteen days

Xiaomi has announced that it sold a million units of the Mi 8 devices in just 18 days. Considering how many devices the company has in its portfolio, and the fact that its talents lie in the mid-range and budget market, this numbe...

Ricci Rox, 25 Jun 2018 11:57

New update affects the OnePlus 6's battery performance, and not in a good way

The OxygenOS 5.1.6 and 5.1.8 updates to the OnePlus 6 has caused a number of users to experience weird battery behaviors, with some claiming their devices now offer half the regular screen-on time.

Ricci Rox, 25 Jun 2018 11:54

The Huawei P9. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

The Huawei P9, P9 Plus, and Honor 8 may not get the Oreo update after all

Huawei's customer support has announced that the Huawei P9 will not get the update to Android Oreo. This comes after the company sent out beta updates to users of the devices in China last month.

Ricci Rox, 23 Jun 2018 10:45

Purported Kirin 1020 to end the current Snapdragon dominance

Huawei is said to be working on an SoC that will end Qualcomm's reign over the Android SoC market. The chipset, supposedly the Kiirin 1020, is touted to offer twice the performance of the current Kirin 970.

Ricci Rox, 23 Jun 2018 10:23

The Mi Max 3 could feature a Snapdragon 636, a 3.5mm jack, and no notch

The Mi Max 3 popped up on TENAA a few days ago, throwing some more light on what we should expect from the device. Some highlights include an IR blaster, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a 5400 mAh battery, and a notchless 6.9-inch display...

Ricci Rox, 22 Jun 2018 09:34

New update brings EIS to the Honor 10 and Honor V10

The Honor 10 and Honor View 10 are great camera devices by their own rights but didn't come with any form of image stabilization out of the box. Both devices are currently receiving a security update that brings that feature, howe...

Ricci Rox, 22 Jun 2018 09:06

U.S. government wants Google to break up with Huawei

In a second letter this month, lawmakers are again expressing concern that Google has been showing preference in working with the Chinese telecommunications company rather than the U.S. army. The search giant only sees Huawei as j...

Allen Ngo, 21 Jun 2018 22:33

The OnePlus 6 can be made to run Google ARCore apps. (Source: Dylan Raga / XDA Developers)

OnePlus 6 can unofficially run Google ARCore apps

The OnePlus 6 was conspicuous by its absence on the list of supported devices for Google ARCore but it turns out that the ARCore app can be sideloaded on the phone and it works just fine. It is not known when the OnePlus 6 will be...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Jun 2018 16:28

MIUI 10 was launched last month. (Source: XDA-Developers)

Xiaomi OS update roadmap revealed - Redmi Note 4 to remain on Nougat

Xiaomi launched the new iteration of its skin, MIUI 10, a short while ago. While most devices will receive the skin update, it doesn't guarantee an OS update to Oreo.

Ricci Rox, 21 Jun 2018 08:27

Huawei sold over 6 million P20 devices in three months

According to an official statement, Huawei has sold six million P20 smartphones. The device became available for purchase about three months ago, so this is surprisingly good returns for the company.

Ricci Rox, 21 Jun 2018 08:07

Power Logic CEO Hsu Wen-feng expects increased GPU cooler shipments in the second half of 2018. (Source: DigiTimes)

New Nvidia GTX 11xx series essentially confirmed to launch in Q3 2018 as revealed by GPU cooler maker Power Logic

Nvidia may deny the imminent release of their next gen gaming GPUs all they want, however, more evidence for a Q3 2018 GTX 11xx release has recently been unveiled by Power Logic's CEO. The largest GPU air cooling provider on the m...

Bogdan Solca, 20 Jun 2018 19:09

Could the Huawei Mate 20 forego the notch? (Source: MyDrivers)

Leaked picture and sketch of the Huawei Mate 20 show a dual-camera setup but no signs of a notch

A leaked picture of what could be the Huawei Mate 20 is doing the rounds online and apparently, the device does not sport a notched display. A sketch of the Mate 20 has also leaked revealing a dual camera setup with an LED flash i...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Jun 2018 17:46

OnePlus is apparently offering separate cashback vouchers of varying amounts instead of a single voucher. (Source: PiunikaWeb)

OnePlus 6 trade-in program throws up an unpleasant surprise

Buyers who have opted for the OnePlus 6 trade-in program were seen getting multiple voucher breakups instead of a single voucher for the exchange amount. This is causing problems as the trade-in program allows using only one vouch...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Jun 2018 14:59

The Meizu 15 Plus featured an Exynos 8895. (Source: Gizchina)

The Meizu 16 devices are coming, Snapdragon 845 in tow

Meizu CEO Jack Wong has confirmed that the company will build on the success of the recently released Meizu 15 devices with a pair of direct successors in the Meizu 16 and 16 Plus. One of the devices will feature a Snapdragon 845.

Ricci Rox, 20 Jun 2018 11:31

OPPO Find X flagship launched, coming to the US with US$1,000 price tag

OPPO unveiled the Find X yesterday at an event in Paris. A solid flagship, the Find X features a never-before-seen sliding camera mechanism. It will likely make its way to the US in the coming months, and could come with price tag...

Ricci Rox, 20 Jun 2018 11:11

Coming alongside the Mi Pad 4 on June 25. (Source: Weibo)

Redmi 6 Pro, Mi Pad 4, and Mi Max 3 on the way

Xiaomi is set to unveil three new devices in the coming weeks. The Mi Pad 4 and Redmi 6 Pro are confirmed for a June 25 launch and will be followed by the Mi Max 3 shortly after.

Ricci Rox, 20 Jun 2018 10:46

The USB dock prototype should be launched later this year at a sub-US$100 price. (Source: Anandtech)

USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 dock with many connectors demoed by Realtek

Realtek is almost ready to launch a more affordable all-in-one USB dock for laptops. The latest prototype features a 10 Gb/s USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 main port splits the bandwidth across a great selection of connectors. Even though there ...

Bogdan Solca, 19 Jun 2018 21:02

Update | Security vulnerability discovered in the new OnePlus 6

A fatal vulnerability has been discovered on the new OnePlus 6, one that allows the flashing of unsigned boot images on the device even when the bootloader is locked.

Ricci Rox, 16 Jun 2018 16:55

Samsung Headquarters. (Source: Social Barrel)

Samsung still biggest smartphone company in the world as Xiaomi goes after Huawei's place

A comprehensive report has shown Samsung’s dominance over the global smartphone market in Q1 2018, Xiaomi’s almost palpable growth, and the extreme competition in the Asian smartphone market.

Ricci Rox, 16 Jun 2018 16:46

The OPPO R11 was released a while ago. (Source: OPPO)

Details of the OPPO Find X revealed

A document detailing OPPO’s next flagship, the OPPO Find X, has surfaced. The device will be powered by a Snapdragon 845, and will come with most of the features you’d expect to find on a current-gen mainstream flagship.

Ricci Rox, 16 Jun 2018 16:43

The upcoming Mate 20 could sport a gigantic 6.9-inch AMOLED display

According to new reports, Huawei has sourced AMOLED panels from Samsung for the Mate 20. Of more surprise is the fact that these panels are apparently 6.9-inch ones, which likely means a size hike for the next Huawei flagship, bri...

Ricci Rox, 16 Jun 2018 12:19

The OnePlus 6 sold more than one million phones in its first 22 days on the market

The OnePlus 6 is now the most commercially successful device released by OnePlus. The phone hit one million uints sold within the first 22 days of its release, in spite of its higher price tag and OnePlus's continued "underground"...

Sam Medley, 15 Jun 2018 18:06

Mysterious Honor V12 checks in for certification

A device with the Honor V12 moniker has appeared on the FCC and TENAA websites for certification. One would expect it to be a successor to last year’s Honor V10 flagship but the listed specifications and renders give us other idea...

Ricci Rox, 15 Jun 2018 14:02

Xiaomi launches the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A in China

Xiaomi has announced the launch of its two new entry-level smartphones, the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A. The previous offerings in the series were best-sellers, so these new ones have rather large boots to fill. Of course, there’s the pe...

Ricci Rox, 15 Jun 2018 13:53

The Vivo NEX S does away with a display notch thanks to a cleverly concealed camera. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo NEX official, no notch, minimal bezel

The Vivo APEX smartphone that debuted to great fanfare as a concept at MWC 2018 is now a reality. It has officially been launched as the Vivo NEX S for the Chinese market and offers the highest display-to-bezel ratio of any smartp...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Jun 2018 06:50

The Kirin 710 looks to be a decent alternative and most likely more affordable alternative to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 710 SoC. (Source: Gadget.ro)

Huawei to launch Kirin 710 SoC in response to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 710

The upcoming Kirin 710 is fabricated on the 12 nm stepping and comes with Cortex-A73 cores, while the Snapdragon 710 is expected to come with the 10 nm Cortex-A75/A55 cores, so Huawei's chips will probably be featured in more affo...

Bogdan Solca, 12 Jun 2018 20:24

The MediaPad M5. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Huawei finally brings the MediaPad M5 tablets to the US

Huawei has officially launched its new MediaPad M5 tablets for the US market. The devices come in three variants and bring some much-needed life back to a dying tablet scene. Prices begin at just over US$300.

Ricci Rox, 12 Jun 2018 15:03

Deal | The Huawei Mate 10 Pro sees a temporary price cut

The Mate 10 Pro remains one of the best devices on the planet, and is currently available for US$550 on multiple retail outlets, a significant price drop from its US$800 launch MSRP. The model on sale is unlocked, comes with 6 GB ...

Ricci Rox, 12 Jun 2018 13:40