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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

The Samsung Galaxy S9 devices were unveiled back in February. (Source: The Inquirer)

The Samsung Galaxy S9 devices were the best-selling smartphones in the world in April

Samsung’s Galaxy S9 devices have been said to be numerical improvements over the S8 devices but you wouldn’t think that if you saw their sales numbers. The flagships finally overtook the iPhone X and iPhone 8 pair to become the be...

Ricci Rox, 12 Jun 2018 13:38

There have been similar reports. (Source: Telegraph)

Chinese police now installs surveillance software on tourists' phones

A user on Reddit has narrated the tales of their trip into China, which saw the country’s border police accost them and install what was almost definitely surveillance software on their Android devices.

Ricci Rox, 11 Jun 2018 13:06

Budget Jumper EZbook X4 laptop with Gemini Lake already shipping (Source: Gearbest)

Budget Jumper EZbook X4 laptop with Gemini Lake now shipping

Intel's 14 nm Goldmont Plus platform is seeing a very limited release as laptops equipped with Celeron N4000/N4100 or Pentium N5000 SoCs are still difficult to come by. Chinese manufacturers may finally be jumping in to scoop up t...

Allen Ngo, 11 Jun 2018 02:55

Ulefone announces the launch of the archetypal iPhone X clone, the Ulefone X

iPhone X clones are a dime a dozen, and the latest device to join that hallowed list is the subtly-named Ulefone X. The new device may be a shameless clone but it does look good on paper, which is more than can be said for a few o...

Ricci Rox, 08 Jun 2018 15:36

ZTE Headquarters. (Source: Digital Trends)

ZTE to pay US$1.4 billion fine as penance for its sins

Following Trump's intervention, ZTE has finally been granted a lifeline out of its current dire straits. The Chinese company has been ordered to pay a massive US$1.4 billion fine for its misdemeanours that saw it hit with a trade ...

Ricci Rox, 08 Jun 2018 15:34

Nubia Z18 spotted online with a fine design

Live images of Nubia's upcoming flagship, the Nubia Z18, have surfaced, revealing everything the device has to offer. Slim bezels, a chin, and a notch are some of the biggest talking points.

Ricci Rox, 08 Jun 2018 15:31

Motorola unveils the new sub-premium Moto Z3 Play

Motorola has finally unveiled its latest device, the sub-premium Moto Z3 Play. The smartphone is definitely solid on paper but its five hundred dollar price tag may be off-putting to some.

Ricci Rox, 07 Jun 2018 15:48

Huawei GPU Turbo technology promises 30 percent power savings in smartphones (Source: Huawei)

Honor GPU Turbo technology promises 30 percent power savings in smartphones

GPU Boost will not increase the clock rate of the GPU as its name might suggest. Instead, the Honor technology will dramatically improve the power efficiency of GPUs in its smartphones to improve battery life. The manufacturer is ...

Allen Ngo, 07 Jun 2018 05:29

The Lenovo Z5 sports a notch. (Source: The Verge)

The Lenovo Z5 has been unveiled and it turns out Lenovo has been lying to us all

Over the past month, Lenovo carried out a subtly engaging media campaign for its upcoming device, the Z5. That device was unveiled yesterday, however, and it would seem that most of the company's claims were pure hogwash.

Ricci Rox, 06 Jun 2018 16:04

The Huawei Matebook D is getting a refresh to include the AMD Ryzen 2500U with Vega 8. (Source: NotebookCheck)

Computex 2018 | The Huawei MateBook D gets an unexpected refresh to include the Ryzen 5 2500U with Vega 8 graphics

AMD’s press conference earlier today contained a number of interesting new AMD-powered devices. One that stood out was the refreshed Huawei MateBook D with Ryzen APU and Vega graphics.

Craig Ward, 06 Jun 2018 10:28

The GF63 is getting quite a few design queues form the GS65 Stealth Thin model.

Computex 2018 | MSI showcases budget GF63 gaming laptop

If you are searching for a 15-inch hexa-core laptop but maybe budget is not that generous, MSI has you covered with the GF63 series which should be launched soon. This sub-US$1000 model integrates the Intel i7-8750H six-core CPU c...

Bogdan Solca, 05 Jun 2018 20:07

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite at TENAA (Source: TechRadar)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625-powered Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite spotted online with a notched display

The upcoming Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite is expected to debut as a larger Mi A1 because it sports the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and up to 4 GB RAM/64 GB internal storage. However, its generous 5.99-inch display has a notch and ...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Jun 2018 16:56

Xiaomi launches the mid-range flagship Mi 8 SE, Snapdragon 710 in tow

Xiaomi, yesterday, released a trio of devices in its Mi 8 lineup. The Mi 8 SE is the cheapest and least powerful of the devices but still manages to offer unbeatable value, especially considering its sub-$300 price tag.

Ricci Rox, 01 Jun 2018 14:32

Vivo launches the Y83, the first Helio P22-powered smartphone

Vivo has unveiled its latest device, the Vivo Y83. While mostly unspectacular, it will go down as the first device to be powered by MediaTek's mid-range Helio P22 SoC.

Ricci Rox, 01 Jun 2018 14:30

The Mi 8 Explorer Edition features an in-display fingerprint sensor. (Source: GSMArena)

Xiaomi shows off the Mi 8 Explorer Edition with in-display fingerprint sensor and 3D face recognition

Alongside the Mi 8 reveal, Xiaomi also showed off a limited edition Mi 8 Explorer Edition. The Mi 8 Explorer Edition features an in-display fingerprint sensor and a transparent back that reveals the innards. The Mi 8 Explorer Edit...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 31 May 2018 13:33

Xiaomi's latest Mi 8 flagship is now official. (Source: GSMArena)

Xiaomi unveils the iPhone X-esque Mi 8 flagship featuring dual GPS and IR face unlock

Xiaomi has taken wraps off its newest flagship model, the Mi 8. The Mi 8 comes with the latest Snapdragon 845 chip, dual cameras, and a dual GPS system. The Mi 8 gets launched in 8 other markets apart from China and packs most fea...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 31 May 2018 11:39

Meizu M6T Android smartphone with dual camera and MediaTek MT6750 processor (Source: Meizu)

The Meizu M6T is now official, packs a dual-camera setup for less than US$125

Starting at less than US$125, the new Meizu M6T is powered by the outdated MediaTek MT6750 processor, but its main selling point is the 13 MP + 2 MP main camera setup on the back. This 5.7-inch handset also has a 3,300 mAh battery...

Codrut Nistor, 31 May 2018 05:55

Chinese Tech

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

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

Xiaomi introduces the Mi Pad 4, Snapdragon 660 in tow

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

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

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

Purported Kirin 1020 to end the current Snapdragon dominance

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

New update brings EIS to the Honor 10 and Honor V10

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

OnePlus 6 can unofficially run Google ARCore apps

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

Huawei sold over 6 million P20 devices in three months

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

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

OnePlus 6 trade-in program throws up an unpleasant surprise

The Meizu 16 devices are coming, Snapdragon 845 in tow

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

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

78% Ulefone Armor X Smartphone Review

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

Update | Security vulnerability discovered in the new OnePlus 6

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

Details of the OPPO Find X revealed

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

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

Mysterious Honor V12 checks in for certification

Xiaomi launches the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A in China

Vivo NEX official, no notch, minimal bezel

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

Huawei finally brings the MediaPad M5 tablets to the US

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

The Samsung Galaxy S9 devices were the best-selling smartphones in the world in April

Chinese police now installs surveillance software on tourists' phones

Budget Jumper EZbook X4 laptop with Gemini Lake now shipping

Ulefone announces the launch of the archetypal iPhone X clone, the Ulefone X

ZTE to pay US$1.4 billion fine as penance for its sins

Nubia Z18 spotted online with a fine design

80% Oukitel WP5000 Smartphone Review

Motorola unveils the new sub-premium Moto Z3 Play

Honor GPU Turbo technology promises 30 percent power savings in smartphones

The Lenovo Z5 has been unveiled and it turns out Lenovo has been lying to us all

Computex 2018 | The Huawei MateBook D gets an unexpected refresh to include the Ryzen 5 2500U with Vega 8 graphics

Computex 2018 | MSI showcases budget GF63 gaming laptop

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625-powered Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite spotted online with a notched display

Xiaomi launches the mid-range flagship Mi 8 SE, Snapdragon 710 in tow

Vivo launches the Y83, the first Helio P22-powered smartphone

Xiaomi shows off the Mi 8 Explorer Edition with in-display fingerprint sensor and 3D face recognition

Xiaomi unveils the iPhone X-esque Mi 8 flagship featuring dual GPS and IR face unlock

The Meizu M6T is now official, packs a dual-camera setup for less than US$125

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