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The EUV lithography is not yet fully operational and is expected to be used at maximum capacity by the end of 2018. (Source: Anandtech)

TSMC reveals more details on the 5 nm manufacturing process

The 7 nm manufacturing process will be superseded by the 5 nm one by 2020. Right now, TSMC is working to improve the extreme ultraviolet lithography tech that should lead to reduced power consumption and considerable performance g...
Bogdan Solca, 09 May 2018 19:56
The A12 SoC is expected to be launched in mid-2019. (Source: MyDrivers)

Leak claims Apple's upcoming A12 smartphone SoC is ~30% faster than A11

Leaker Ice Universe claims that TSMC is manufacturing A12 prototypes using the new 7 nm process, and the performance gains over the current A11 are considerable, sitting at ~30%. However, the power consumption is not on par with w...
Bogdan Solca, 08 May 2018 21:20
The Lenovo M-series 'Tiny' PC. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo ThinkCentre M920 and M720 'Tiny' are the first one liter PCs with PCI-E expansion

Lenovo has announced the M720 and M920 updates to the ThinkCentre tower, small form factor (SFF), and 'Tiny' models. These business orientated machines feature affordable price tags and optional Thunderbolt 3 and dGPU.
Craig Ward, 08 May 2018 20:10
Asus ZenFone Live L1 with Android Go coming soon

Asus entering the Android Go realm with the ZenFone Live L1

The 5.45-inch ZenFone Live L1 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, next to 1 GB or 2 GB of memory, a 13 MP main camera, and 16 GB of internal storage space. The pricing details are not official yet, but a price tag a...
Codrut Nistor, 08 May 2018 17:09
ZTE Headquarters. (Source: Digital Trends)

MediaTek given go-ahead by Taiwan government to trade with ZTE as latter files for suspension of US trade ban

Last week, the Taiwanese government announced that ZTE would have to take permission before embarking on any business partnerships with a Taiwanese company. That permission has been granted now, though, allow ZTE to do business wi...
Ricci Rox, 08 May 2018 16:49
Nubia Z18 spotted online, said to come with 90% screen-to-body ratio

Nubia Z18 spotted online, said to come with 90% screen-to-body ratio

Nubia CEO Ni Fei has claimed that the company's upcoming Nubia Z18 will have a full-screen more impressive than the 90.36% screen-to-body ratio on the Nubia Z17s. There's a problem with that, though: The Nubia Z17s has an 81.5% sc...
Ricci Rox, 08 May 2018 16:02
Huawei cuts Mate 10 Pro down to $650 USD, introduces new Mocha Brown color (Source: Huawei)

Huawei cuts Mate 10 Pro down to $650 USD, introduces new Mocha Brown color

The Mate 10 Pro launched in the United States for $800 three months ago, but it can now be purchased for $150 less through major online retailers like Amazon, Newegg, and B&H. Huawei's mid-range MateBook D laptop will also be $200...
Allen Ngo, 08 May 2018 02:51
The Redmi S2. (Source: SvětAndroida)

Budget king Xiaomi Redmi S2 detailed in AliExpress listing

Xiaomi's upcoming Redmi S2 has been spotted on an AliExpress listing. The seller is a reputable store, so details of the device have been all but confirmed now.
Ricci Rox, 07 May 2018 15:12
The Redmi Note 5 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 636. (Source: XDA-Developers)

Xiaomi "Valentino" to be powered by phantom Snapdragon 638

A mysterious Xiaomi device has been spotted on Geekbench. The device is listed as being powered by...a Snapdragon 638, whatever that is.
Ricci Rox, 07 May 2018 14:55
Good to see Huawei keep its promises. (Source: XDA-Developers)

Huawei Mate 8, Huawei P9, Honor 8, and Honor 6X now receiving Oreo beta updates

Huawei is currently sending out Oreo beta updates to users of the Huawei Mate 8, Huawei P9, Honor 6X, Honor 8, and Honor Note 8 in China. The Oreo update will likely be the final update these devices receive.
Ricci Rox, 06 May 2018 15:36
Growth, growth, and more growth. (Source: Business Today)

IDC: Xiaomi ends Q1 2018 as the fourth-largest smartphone brand in the world

Xiaomi ended 2017 with a bang and has carried that fine form into the new year. According to a report by IDC, the company shipped 28 million smartphone units in Q1 2018, ending the quarter as the fourth-largest smartphone company ...
Ricci Rox, 05 May 2018 18:53
The Huawei P20 Lite will apparently not be sold in Canada. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei P20 devices now available in Canada

The Huawei P20 devices may not be coming to the US but they will make the trip over to Canada. Carriers Rogers and Fido currently have the P20 and P20 Pro on pre-order. The P20 Lite is, of course, duly ignored.
Ricci Rox, 05 May 2018 18:33
Never settle. (Source: XDA-Developers)

Hands-on images of the OnePlus 6 surface

Live images of the upcoming OnePlus 6 have surfaced, shining some more light on what we should expect from OnePlus's upcoming flagship killer. There's a notch present but the bezels are slim and there's also a headphone jack, so i...
Ricci Rox, 03 May 2018 20:17
Coolpad Note 6 Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor and 5.5-inch display (Source: Android Authority)

The Coolpad Note 6 Android smartphone launches exclusively offline in India

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, the new Coolpad Note 6 smartphone has a 5.5-inch display, 4 GB RAM, and comes with either 32 GB or 64 GB internal storage. Sadly, it only comes with Android 7.1 Nougat onboard, but...
Codrut Nistor, 02 May 2018 19:22
The Android One device with a Snapdragon 660 is likely based on the Mi 6X. (Source: MIUI)

There are two Android One Xiaomi devices on the way, one of which will feature the Snapdragon 660

A firmware teardown by XDA-Developers has revealed the existence of two new Android One Xiaomi devices. The first of those will be powered by the Snapdragon 660, while the other will feature a Snapdragon 625 and will likely be a b...
Ricci Rox, 01 May 2018 16:10
The Honor 7X. (Source: Huawei)

Honor 7X to receive stable Oreo update today

The Android Oreo OTA update rollout for the Honor 7X begins today. While users of the mid-ranger will get their full taste of Android Oreo today, there's still no specific date for the Oreo update rollouts of the Honor 8, Huawei ...
Ricci Rox, 30 Apr 2018 20:29
The Redmi S2 will likely be similarly positioned to the Redmi 5 Plus. (Source: Geekbuying)

Confirmation, live images | The Redmi S2 will battle for the throne of the budget segment

A firmware teardown by XDA-Developers has revealed the details of the Redmi S2, a device that looks to be Xiaomi's next budget king. The S2 features an 18:9 display, dual rear cameras with EIS, and the trusty Snapdragon 625. Updat...
Ricci Rox, 29 Apr 2018 15:08
The Surge S1 could have been better. (Source: Gizmochina)

Xiaomi and TSMC working together on new 16nm Surge S2 SoC

Xiaomi has apparently reached a "top secret" agreement with Taiwanese semiconductor company TSMC that will see the latter produce Xiaomi's upcoming in-house Surge SoC on its 16nm manufacturing process.
Ricci Rox, 29 Apr 2018 14:49
Kirin chips are made by HiSilicon, which is fully owned by Huawei. (Source: GizmoChina)

Huawei rumored to be developing Android replacement

It has been reported that Huawei is working on a possible replacement of the ubiquitous Android OS. Anonymous sources talking to the South China Morning Post have commented that the Chinese tech giant is developing the alternative...
Daniel R Deakin, 28 Apr 2018 02:55
The Oppo A3 gets with the times, prominently featuring the trendy notch. (Source: Oppo)

Oppo A3 officially announced for China

Oppo's A3 smartphone is among the first mid-rangers to feature the trendy notched display, which usually comes with high-end models. Also included are a large 6.2-inch FHD+ LCD and the MediTek Helio P60 octa-core SoC clocked at 2....
Bogdan Solca, 27 Apr 2018 20:48
The Meizu 15 Plus. (Source: Gizchina)

The Meizu 15 Plus offers a perfect blend of great hardware and poor, shackling software

Meizu launched the Meizu 15 Plus a few days ago. The device offers a lot of features that would thrill Android enthusiasts—a 16:9 display, slim bezels, no notch, etc—but is ultimately let down by its less than spectacular software...
Ricci Rox, 27 Apr 2018 18:42
Alcatel A3 10 Android tablet with MediaTek processor available for less than US$150 (Source: Digit)

The updated Alcatel A3 Android tablet coming to India next month

The new Alcatel A3 10 Android tablet has the same US$149 price tag of last year's model and features an IPS display, 4G LTE, a quad-core MediaTek processor, 3 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage, as well as a 4,600 mAh battery. Sadl...
Codrut Nistor, 27 Apr 2018 09:56
Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 Android tablet successor in the works, to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 might feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor

The successor of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 tablet is expected to become the first slate of this popular Chinese brand to use a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, although it might take a while for it to finally reach the market. According t...
Codrut Nistor, 26 Apr 2018 23:00
MSI and Gigabyte are among the biggest Taiwanese AIB suppliers on the market right now. (Source: Hardware Zone)

AMD and Nvidia graphics card prices continue to fall as demand is down 40% in April

The graphics card demand drop is certainly a serious profitability issue for the Taiwanese suppliers, but this also means that gamers can now get the graphics cards they need for prices close to the original MSRP. Crypto miners ar...
Bogdan Solca, 26 Apr 2018 20:35
ZTE dual-notch design patent, ZTE Iceberg concept might become a product someday (Source: Mobiel kopen)

The Iceberg is back: ZTE patents a dual-notch handset

The ZTE Iceberg concept that surfaced on the iF World Design Guide might have seemed nothing more but another over-the-top design, but now a patent showing a similar device has been spotted online. Now, it only remains to see if Z...
Codrut Nistor, 26 Apr 2018 14:30
The Huawei P20 Pro. (Source: Huawei)

Opinion | Hands-on user reviews of the Huawei P20 Pro claim the device's cameras may not be as good as critics say

The Huawei P20 Pro rocked the smartphone world when it was launched a month ago. The device's tri-rear cameras and impressive image processing has seen critics hail it as debatably the best camera smartphone on the planet. However...
Ricci Rox, 26 Apr 2018 14:19
The Mi 6X comes in a brilliant red. (Source: MIUI)

Xiaomi launches the Mi 6X in grand style - Snapdragon 660, Quick Charge 3.0, no headphone jack

Xiaomi has announced the launch of its new mid-range device, the Mi 6X. The Mi 6X will succeed the Mi 5X that was released last year and could very well be repackaged as an Android One Mi A2 later in the year.
Ricci Rox, 25 Apr 2018 23:48
OnePlus will be live-streaming the launch event on its website. (Source: OnePlus)

Launch event date for the OnePlus 6 confirmed

A launch event date for the OnePlus 6 flagship smartphone has finally been announced. The new device will be unveiled at a large arena in London, UK, on May 16. The Shenzhen-based manufacturer has also revealed another launch even...
Daniel R Deakin, 25 Apr 2018 10:21
Xiaomi still kings of the Indian smartphone market with a 31% market share

Xiaomi still kings of the Indian smartphone market with a 31% market share

A report by Canalys has disclosed the current standings in the Indian smartphone market. The world's second-largest smartphone market belongs to Xiaomi, with the company boosting its stock over the first quarter of 2018 to reach a...
Ricci Rox, 25 Apr 2018 00:44
The Meizu 15 Lite. (Source: GSMArena)

Meizu unveils the Meizu 15 and Meizu 15 Lite, partners with Google to release new Android Go phone

Meizu, a while ago, launched its new 15-series devices. The devices offer fine hardware while sticking with some of the traditional features of Android phones—16:9 display, 3.5mm headphone jack, and no notch.
Ricci Rox, 25 Apr 2018 00:33
OnePlus 6 unofficial render, launch expected for May 18 as the company's most expensive phone so far

The OnePlus 6 to be most expensive OnePlus phone so far, could launch on May 18

Although the upcoming OnePlus 6 flagship has no official launch date or price yet, both have been revealed in India. Last Thursday, MoneyControl published an article about this topic that was removed shortly after going online. Ac...
Codrut Nistor, 23 Apr 2018 13:05
Renders of the Leagoo S10. (Source: Ben Geskin)

Opinion | The upcoming Leagoo S10 is a shameless attempt at cloning all the major flagships at once

According to a leak, Leagoo is set to release a new flagship device—the Leagoo S10. Going by renders, this device, eh, borrows its design elements from smartphones like the Galaxy S9, Essential PH-1, and P20 Pro. An archetypal cas...
Ricci Rox, 22 Apr 2018 18:29
Xiaomi is set to bring Android One to the budget Redmi line

Xiaomi is set to bring Android One to the budget Redmi line

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has confirmed that the company will launch Android One Redmi devices in the near future. The company's Redmi line is widely regarded as offering excellent value for money, and the allure of stock Android on its ...
Ricci Rox, 22 Apr 2018 17:20
It is believed China will now be speeding up the development of its chip-making industry. (Source: ExtremeTech)

ZTE ban could boost Chinese chip-making plans

Reuters has recently published an article stating that China will be ramping up efforts to greatly enhance its chip-making industry. The hefty seven-year ban on buying parts from US manufacturers that has been placed on Chinese te...
Daniel R Deakin, 21 Apr 2018 13:51
Image: ZTE

ZTE strikes back: Chinese manufacturer may take "judicial measures" against Department of Commerce

After getting hit with a 7-year ban barring them from buying anything from a U.S. company, ZTE released a new statement today. The statement calls the Department of Commerce's ban unfair and says that it will not only severely dam...
Sam Medley, 20 Apr 2018 22:42
The Ulefone Power 5 brings all the bells and whistles to the brick segment.

The Ulefone Power 5 is now official and it comes with a bewildering 13000 mAh battery

The Ulefone Power 5 is Ulefone's new battery monster. The device gets its running juice from a nigh-unparalleled 13000 mAh battery. It also features quad cameras, wireless charging, OIS, and a slew of features you wouldn't expect ...
Ricci Rox, 20 Apr 2018 18:00
This is only a fan-made render of a golden Xiaomi Mi7 back plate. (Source: WCCFTech)

Xiaomi Mi7 first to include Qualcomm's 3D facial recognition tech

Apple's iPhone X may have been the first to integrate the FaceID feature, but Android smartphones are set to get a refined version with Qualcomm's latest 3D facial scanning this year. While Samsung and Huawei are hard at work on t...
Bogdan Solca, 20 Apr 2018 17:27
The Meizu E3 was Meizu's second device this year. (Source: TechnologyNewsWorld)

The Meizu 15 Plus appears on multiple benchmarks, QHD display and Exynos 8895 in tow

The Meizu 15 will be one of Meizu's flagships for the year. The company has deviated from its Mediatek ways of recent and the Meizu 15 will continue on the new path, as it is powered by the Exynos 8895, Samsung's flagship SoC from...
Ricci Rox, 20 Apr 2018 16:58
ZTE Nubia Red Magic official press render (Source: Red Magic)

A new gaming smartphone hits the market: the ZTE Nubia Red Magic is here

The ZTE Nubia Red Magic joins the Razer Phone and Xiaomi's Black Shark gaming smartphones, but it is powered by the older Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and has a 6-inch 1080p 2:1 display. Fortunately, it features 8 GB of memor...
Codrut Nistor, 20 Apr 2018 15:10
The Honor MagicBook is its first ultrabook. (Source: Honor)

Honor unveils the MagicBook with 8th Gen Intel CPUs and Nvidia MX150 dGPU

Honor has introduced its first ultrabook. The all-aluminum design is similar to its cousin, the Huawei MateBook X, but is more affordable.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Apr 2018 13:57
ThinkPad models always come with the signature ergonomic keyboard and the red TrackPoint. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo ThinkPad E485/E585 with AMD Ryzen Mobile CPUs get detailed specs

The E485 model will feature a 14-inch 1366 x 768 IPS screen, while the E585 will come with a 15.6-inch FHD display. Hardware configurations for both variants are identical and include AMD Ryzen Mobile CPUs all the way up to Ryzen ...
Bogdan Solca, 19 Apr 2018 19:13
Nomu M6 Smartphone Review

72% Nomu M6 Smartphone Review

Outdoor color play. At first glance, the Nomu M6 was convincing with its fresh design and its decent build quality. The low-end hardware can be justified with the low purchase price, even if only barely. However, the case is not the only thing with rough edges here.
Mediatek MT6737T | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | 5.00" | 182 g
Florian Schaar, 18 Apr 2018 22:13
Huawei. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei's decision to keep its Kirin SoCs exclusive leaves ZTE in the lurch

At an event in Shenzhen, China, Huawei has announced that it will not be selling its Kirin SoCs to any third-party OEMs. This comes as bad news for ZTE after the latter was hit with a ban that will see it unable to use components ...
Ricci Rox, 18 Apr 2018 20:26
The NCSC has sent a letter to British telecommunications companies urging them not to use equipment from ZTE due to the national security risk that they pose. (Source: Bluebudgie/Pixabay)

More bad news for ZTE, United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) claims they're a security risk

ZTE's poor fortunes continue, as a British government agency claims the use of ZTE manufactured equipment would cause a national security risk and mitigate measures currently in place to allow the use of equipment from Huawei.
Craig Ward, 18 Apr 2018 19:31
A closer look at the back case design (Source: Weibo)

ZTE Nubia Red Magic gaming smartphone revealed in leaked pictures

Despite all the bad publicity ZTE is getting these days, the Chinese company is well on its way to officially reveal the Nubia Red Magic gaming smartphone on April 19. The latest leaked picture from Weibo reveals a 2:1 Infinity Di...
Bogdan Solca, 18 Apr 2018 14:53
ZTE was founded in 1985 and has extensive international operations. (Source: CNET)

ZTE faces potential Android loss

According to a report from Reuters, ZTE may lose its Android license. As the current seventh-largest Android-based smartphone manufacturer, this would be a massive blow against the Shenzhen-based corporation. Even just losing acce...
Daniel R Deakin, 18 Apr 2018 05:42
dodocool DP13 20100 mAh power bank with 45 Watt USB-C PD in our hands-on.

Hands-on: dodocool DP13 20100 mAh Power Bank with 45 Watt USB-C PD

For its DP13 power bank with 45 watts of power delivery, dodocool promises compatibility with the Apple MacBook and MacBook Pro, the Lenovo ThinkPad X270, and the Huawei MateBook, among others. We checked the PD power bank by dodocool in a brief hands-on. Here are our findings.
Ronald Matta, 17 Apr 2018 16:29
The only official image of the Honor 10 shows the back. (Source: Weibo)

Honor 10 specs leaked on TENAA

TENAA reveals that the Honor 10 will come with a 5.84-inch LCD screen capable of displaying 2280 x 1080 pixels, and rumors claim that there's an upper notch, as well. The rear camera setup comprises a 16 P + 24 MP combo with “sema...
Bogdan Solca, 17 Apr 2018 16:24
'Ultra small' 3D NAND produced by Micron for mobile use. (Source: Micron)

Oversupply means NAND flash prices will drop further, says TrendForce

Market analysts are predicting that the slight oversupply of NAND flash for eMMC/UFS and SSD storage seen in the first few months of 2018 will continue through to the middle of the year. Due to a delay in production expansion, thi...
Craig Ward, 17 Apr 2018 13:38
Lenovo Air 2018 (Source: JD.com)

Lenovo Air 2018 and Lenovo 7000 laptops hit China, 8th generation Intel processors in tow

The new Lenovo Air 2018 has a 15.6-inch display, an 82.7 percent screen-to-body ratio, and starts at US$923. The Lenovo 7000 has a 14-inch display, an 80.8 percent screen-to-body ratio, and the same starting price as its sibling. ...
Codrut Nistor, 17 Apr 2018 12:35

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