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The Redmi Note 8 Pro has been suffering Widevine DRM issues for months now. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumour | The Redmi Note 8 Pro is in line for a big OTA update

The wait for Android 10 on the Redmi Note 8 Pro continues, as does a Widevine DRM L1 fix. While the former remains an unknown quantity, the latter is apparently now in sight. Owners of the Redmi Note 8 Pro must wait at least anoth...

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2020 23:21

Sony should have delivered better Android 10 updates than what is currently on offer. (Image source: Sony)

Fail: Sony stops Android 10 rollout for the Xperia XZ2 & XZ3 because of multiple bugs

Sony took a few months to prepare the release of Android 10 for its latest set of smartphones. Apparently, it did not take long enough as people have been complaining of experiencing a multitude of bugs. The situation is so dire t...

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2020 23:08

WhatsApp announces it has over 2 billion users now

The popular online messaging service WhatsApp has reported that it has passed an important milestone: 2 billion users. It emphasized its simple, convenient and private interface in its statement on this matter. Furthermore, it ass...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Feb 2020 20:30

Xiaomi teases the Mi 10 series. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 11+ and Wi-Fi 6 for the Xiaomi Mi 10 and 10 Pro are confirmed

The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro are upcoming flagships likely to rock the Snapdragon 865 processor. They have been just been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance, putting their imminent launch beyond doubt. This new approval also drops ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Feb 2020 19:53

When will the Mi A3 receive Android 10? (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumour | Xiaomi gives fans hope about Android 10 for the Mi A3

The Mi A3 should be in line to receive Android 10, with a mid-February release date previously being touted. The company has informed some fans that the OS upgrade may arrive later this week, but we would not guarantee it. On the ...

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2020 19:32

Vivaldi 2.11 update notification (Source: Own)

Vivaldi 2.11 now available with improved Pop-out video mode

Vivaldi 2.11.1811.33 is this year's first desktop update and comes with "a new and improved" Pop-out video mode, Themes update to match the OS dark/light mode, the ability to shift focus between different UI areas using the keyboa...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2020 17:33

First Poco X2 update brings camera improvements, bug fixes, more

The Poco X2 was launched just last week but is already receiving its first OTA update. The update comes as the January security patch, and brings some image processing improvements to the phone's cameras, along with a nifty bug fi...

Ricci Rox, 12 Feb 2020 14:50

Tools available: Windows 10 runs on the Raspberry Pi 4, huge progress made with the Pi 3

While porting Windows 10 to the Raspberry Pi 3 has proven troublesome, the situation with its successor is much better. There is still little productive use for Microsoft's latest OS on the Raspberry Pi 4 yet, though.

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2020 12:02

The Huawei Mate 9 was released over three years ago. (Source: ZDNet)

No EMUI 10 for the Huawei Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro, Huawei confirms

About a week ago, reports surfaced claiming that Huawei was working on the EMUI 10 update for the Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro, the company's flagship phone from 2016. Huawei has reportedly now confirmed those claims to be without substa...

Ricci Rox, 12 Feb 2020 08:24

Google Duo's Live Caption feature. (Source: YouTube)

Galaxy Unpacked | Google announces new Android features at Galaxy S20 event

Earlier, Android teased "something exciting" that might debut alongside Samsung’s new flagships. Now, this has been realized in the form of a new Live Caption feature in Google’s Duo app. In addition, the OS may get much more fold...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Feb 2020 23:40

Forza Street on Android will be a Galaxy Store exclusive on its launch. (Source: YouTube)

Galaxy Unpacked | Samsung and Xbox unveil a new mobile gaming partnership

The Galaxy S20/Z Flip launch event also saw the announcement of a new level of collaboration between Microsoft and Samsung. It involves porting PC games to this OEM’s phones, starting with Forza Street. It will be exclusive to Sam...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Feb 2020 22:33

These dates may prove much less eventful than usual. (Source: GSMA)

MWC 2020 | The GSMA will meet to decide if the show can go on

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) has been inexorably rocked by a series of cancellations and withdrawals from the show. They have been made by an ever-growing list of companies, to which Intel and Vivo have most recently been added...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Feb 2020 20:23

The new phones will launch alongside Galaxy Buds+. (Source: Samsung via LetsGoDigital)

Both good and bad Samsung Galaxy S20 news may have been confirmed just hours ahead of launch

The Dutch tech blog LetsGoDigital claims that its official Samsung Galaxy S20 press-pack is out of embargo, and can now be shared with the world. Its contents appear to match corresponding leaks almost exactly: for example, the 3 ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Feb 2020 15:06

It seems that Xiaomi pulled the initial Global and EU releases of Android 10 for the Mi 9T/Redmi K20. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi extends Android 10 release for the Mi 9T and Redmi K20 after pulling initial build

The upgrade to Android 10 did not go as planned for some Mi 9T and Redmi K20 handsets, with multiple people reporting high battery drain affecting their devices. While there was a workaround, Xiaomi pulled the build to address oth...

Alex Alderson, 11 Feb 2020 14:01

Opera 56 for Android - improved reader mode (Source: gHacks Tech News)

Opera 56 for Android now available for download, improved reader mode in tow

Released earlier today, Opera 56 for Android features improvements to the reader mode and tab restoration features, as well as customizable address bar buttons. Reloading the current page is now possible only by swiping down from ...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Feb 2020 13:24

The Mi Mix 2S may have received its final OS upgrade, but not its last version of MIUI (Image source: Xiaomi)

Are you having issues with Android 10 on your Mi Mix 2S? You may not be alone

Xiaomi finally brought the Mi Mix 2S onto Android 10 builds of MIUI 11 last month, with the update introducing several fixes too. However, the upgrade has caused issues for some people, and appears to have left a pressing concern ...

Alex Alderson, 10 Feb 2020 20:33

The Wall for Business gets even bigger at ISE 2020. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung unveils a huge 583-inch enterprise-grade LED display

Samsung has announced that the business-grade versions of its bezel-free and ultra-thin Wall TV series now go up to 583 inches diagonally. This latest word in large-scale displays - which also has an 8K resolution - has been launc...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Feb 2020 20:30

WhatsApp Pay has approval to operate in India. (Source: WhatsApp)

WhatsApp acquires the OK to support payments in India

WhatsApp has secured approval to roll out a new facet of its service in India. It is a new payment platform that has just been approved by the relevant authories. This may help the Facebook-owned app compete effectively with other...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Feb 2020 19:52

LG released the G7 ThinQ running Android 8.0 Oreo in May 2018. (Image source: LG)

Android 10 edges nearer for the LG G7 ThinQ

Fancy trying Android 10 a few months early on the G7 ThinQ? Well, you soon can, although there are caveats. LG has even published the device's Android 10 kernel source code, a good sign that the OS upgrade is on its way to seeing ...

Alex Alderson, 10 Feb 2020 19:49

OPPO releases the Reno2 and Reno2 Z to the German market

The smartphone maker OPPO has announced the launch of the Reno2 and Reno2 Z in Germany. This series distinguishes itself through its high digital and hybrid camera zoom specs and its pop-up selfie modules. These aspects of the pho...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Feb 2020 18:30

The Honor Play. (Source: Adam Patrick Murray, PCWorld)

New update to the Honor Play may leave owners livid amidst clamor for EMUI 10

Owners of the Honor Play are campaigning for their much-deserved EMUI 10 update. The Honor Play was ignored on all of Huawei's roadmaps so far even though its powered by the same Kirin 970 on flagships like the Mate 10 Pro and P20...

Ricci Rox, 10 Feb 2020 09:42

The Asus ZenFone 5's Android 10 update status is unclear. (Image Source: Gadgets360)

Employee's tweet leaves Asus ZenFone 5 Android 10 update prospects hanging in the air

The chances of the Asus ZenFone 5 getting updated to Android 10 seem to be slim if the tweets of an Asus France employee are anything to go by. In a response to user's query, the rep said that a lot of work needs to be done before...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Feb 2020 20:53

The first iQOO flagship of the year may have been caught on Geekbench

iQOO, a sub-brand of the smartphone OEM Vivo, released a premium, Snapdragon 855 Plus-powered device called the Pro 5G in 2019. Now, with a new Geekbench 5 listing that may fit its description, its 2nd generation could be on the w...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Feb 2020 19:17

The Samsung Galaxy A10 comes with an Exynos 7884B SoC. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018), A10, A10e, and A20e seemingly next in line for welcome One UI 2.0 update

It appears Samsung has been working hard to make sure owners of some of its wide range of smartphones can start enjoying the Android 10-based One UI 2.0. It’s not just the famous flagships of the South Korean manufacturer that are...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Feb 2020 10:38

The GDSA is a new potential resource for mobile app developers. (Source: GDSA)

Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo reportedly team up to form their own app-distribution platform

The Global Developer Service Alliance (GDSA) is a kind of one-stop pipeline for developers, by which their apps can be uploaded to the in-house software ecosystems of 3 different OEMs simultaneously. However, these companies have ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Feb 2020 23:54

EMUI 10 update now rolling out to the Honor 10, Honor View 10, and P20 Pro

Rejoice, owners of older Huawei premium phones; your time in the spotlight is here. Huawei is currently sending out the Android 10-based EMUI 10 update to the Honor 10 and Honor View 10 outside China, with the P20, P20 Pro, and li...

Ricci Rox, 07 Feb 2020 20:10

Android hints at a new feature to debut at the Samsung Galaxy S20 launch

The Android OS' official Twitter account has posted a message alerting us all to "something exciting" that is "just around the corner". However, we will have to wait until Samsung's next big event to see what it is. The announceme...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Feb 2020 19:07

Samsung continues to update the Gear S2, despite releasing it in October 2015. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Gear S2: New update improves battery life and UI

After over four years since its release, Samsung is still supplying the Gear S2 smartwatch with software updates. The latest set not only offers significant battery life improvements but also deliver an improved and clean-looking ...

Alex Alderson, 07 Feb 2020 16:17

Fallout 76: Wastelanders will be playable in April on all platforms. (Image source: Bethesda)

Fallout 76: Wastelanders - Bethesda shares new trailer and confirms release date

Bethesda has finally announced when Fallout 76 players will receive Wastelanders, a free expansion for the game. The post-apocalyptic title will be extended on April 7 for all platforms, with the expansion featuring a host of new ...

Alex Alderson, 07 Feb 2020 16:11

The Realme C3 has launched in India. (Source: Realme)

Realme C3 launches: new MediaTek silicon and a 5000mAh battery for US$98

The Realme C3 has become the first phone with a MediaTek Helio G70 processor, as it launches via Flipkart in India. It also has a 6.5-inch HD+ display with 3-4GB of RAM and up to 64GB of internal storage. It starts for INR 6999, o...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Feb 2020 19:13

Wacom hardware seems to do more than advertised

Another one caught red-handed: Wacom has been tracking your activity as well

Although Wacom hardware should have no reason for sending out the history of application use of its owners, it looks like this has been happening for a while and there's no official explanation for that yet. Nevertheless, this sto...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Feb 2020 11:57

The Samsung Galaxy A50 features an Exynos 9610 SoC. (Image source: Samsung)

The legions of Samsung Galaxy A50 owners should brace themselves for an impending One UI 2.0 update

It appears one of the world’s current best-selling smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy A50, could be receiving the expected update to One UI 2.0 soon thanks to the information revealed in a recently spotted Wi-Fi Alliance certificatio...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Feb 2020 08:53

The Doogee S68 Pro is a rugged smartphone with reverse wireless charging

Doogee has announced the S68 Pro, another in its long line of toughphones. However, this one also has the reverse wireless charging feature normally found in Huawei or Samsung flagships. This power will come from the device's 6300...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Feb 2020 23:47

Smart thermostats play an increasingly important role in home energy use these days. (Source: eBay)

New research finds nearly 30% of US high-speed internet households would buy a smart thermostat

Thermostats are just another household items that have been made smart over the last number of years. They have developed to the point that they can implement automatic usage plans, including those remotely set or sent by an energ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Feb 2020 22:14

Ricoh announces the WG-70, a new rugged camera with a "microscope" function

Ricoh - which currently markets the cameras formerly known under the PENTAX brand - has launched a new camera with a durable, waterproof casing. The WG-70 also has a "digital microscope mode", which enables effective close-ups tha...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Feb 2020 21:34

Update | The Android 10 rollout for the LG G8 ThinQ continues

LG looks to be getting better with software updates. The South Korean company is continuing its Android 10 rollout for the G8 ThinQ, and the latest version of the phone to receive the update is the US unlocked model. Both the Spri...

Ricci Rox, 05 Feb 2020 19:47

An up-to-date Galaxy Home Mini render. (Source: TizenHelp)

Samsung reportedly sows confusion over the Galaxy Home Mini and its launch date

Samsung has been linked to an upcoming budget smart speaker since 2018. More recent reports appear to confirm that this device will be called the Galaxy Home Mini and that it would launch on February 12, 2020. An even newer leak a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Feb 2020 19:08

Disney+ hits over 28.6 million subscribers

Disney+, Disney's incredibly popular streaming service, now boasts over 28.6 million paid subscribers. Other streaming services offered by Disney, including ESPN+ and Hulu, also saw impressive year-over-year growth.

Sam Medley, 05 Feb 2020 14:53

The Google Pixel 2 XL received a very good score of 88% in our review.

Android 10 update headaches skipped by Google Pixel 2 XL enjoying Android R

There have been plenty of headlines written in regard to smartphone owners waiting to receive an update to Android 10. However, smartphones are definitely not created equally, as an image of a Google Pixel 2 XL running on an alleg...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Feb 2020 10:45

The EMUI 10 rollout continues. (Source: Huawei)

EMUI 10 global rollout continues with updates to the Nova 5T, P30 Pro, and Mate 20 Pro

For some reason, Huawei is taking its sweet time with the rollout of the Android 10-based EMUI 10 update. The update is still mostly going out to Kirin 980-powered phones; ergo, last-gen premium phones including the Mate 20, P30 a...

Ricci Rox, 04 Feb 2020 21:09

POCO's F1 apparently gets a 2nd new update. (Source: Reddit)

Pocophone F1 users report a Pixel-esque security patch update

Recently, the brand POCO has reportedly started providing OTA updates to Android 10 for its first device, the F1. Now, it seems one for the February 2020 security patch level has followed. Oddly, it seemingly comes direct from Goo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Feb 2020 19:49

Nvidia GeForce Now has this one major advantage over XCloud, Google Stadia, and other game streaming services

The "bring your own game" approach caters better to PC gamers because GeForce Now will be compatible with titles from your existing Steam, Origin, or Epic libraries. For $4.99 a month, subscribers can play their existing digital g...

Allen Ngo, 04 Feb 2020 19:12

The Redmi Note 8 Pro has only received Android 10 in (Image source: Xiaomi)

No Android 10 update for your Redmi Note 8 Pro? You're not alone

Xiaomi may have started rolling out Android 10 to the Redmi Note 8 Pro, but there are probably many of you out there that are still running Android 9.0 Pie builds of MIUI 11 on your device. Without official confirmation, it seems ...

Alex Alderson, 04 Feb 2020 18:50

Realme will unveil its first TV at MWC 2020

A Realme executive has revealed that this brand is working on its own smart TV, and that more details will be available at the next Mobile World Congress (MWC). To date, no specs or features for this upcoming product are known for...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Feb 2020 18:27

A shot of what might be the Z Flip hands-on. (Source: Ben Geskin via Twitter)

A new leak may confirm the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip's 8GB of RAM and Snapdragon SoC

The foldable and clamshell nature of the Samsung phone that may launch as the Galaxy Z Flip seems to have been confirmed in a few recent leaks. Now, a new one purports to outline its performance and specs as well. This next-gen de...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Feb 2020 17:58

The latest Red Magic 5G leak proves a downgrade for its rumored charging specs

Nubia is thought to be working on a successor for the Red Magic 3 gaming phone. This generation is touted to have 5G, a 144Hz screen and other potentially ultra-fast attributes. However, a new specs leak suggests that at least one...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Feb 2020 17:14

The Moto G7 Power's successor may have leaked out. (Source: Motorola)

The Moto G8 Power may have joined its Plus and Stylus siblings on Geekbench

Motorola is currently rumored to introduce the complete next-gen Moto G line-up at MWC 2020. It consists of the G8, G Stylus and G8 Power. The latter may have arrived on the Geekbench 5 website, revealing specs such as 4GB of RAM ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Feb 2020 16:41

The Galaxy S2 and Note 3 never officially made it beyond Android Jellybean and Lollipop, respectively. (Image source: XEETECHCARE)

The Samsung Galaxy S2 and Galaxy Note 3 can now be upgraded to Android 10

While Samsung has adopted a two OS update policy for years, there are still ways of getting new versions of Android on older handsets. The Galaxy S8 and Note 8 are more recent examples of this, but so are the much older Galaxy S I...

Alex Alderson, 03 Feb 2020 16:08

Xiaomi is yet to confirm when the Mi A2 Lite will receive Android 10 officially. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumour | Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite appears on Geekbench running Android 10

Several instances of the Mi A2 Lite running Android 10 have appeared on Geekbench. Android 10 is likely the last OS upgrade that the Android One device will receive, having been released running Android 8.1 Oreo.

Alex Alderson, 03 Feb 2020 15:47

"Captain America" will succeed the Nokia 5.1 (Source: Connect.de)

New Nokia phone with codename "Captain America" leaks

A new Nokia device has been spotted in the wild. The phone, marvelously codenamed "Captain America" is said to be the upcoming Nokia 5.2, and is billed for a February 23 launch at MWC.

Ricci Rox, 02 Feb 2020 16:19