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A Desire 20 Pro schematic. (Source: Evan Blass)

The HTC Desire 20 Pro is all but confirmed through new leaks

HTC really is going to launch a phone called the Desire 20 Pro. This is in accordance with a new leak that reportedly comes direct from the Google Play Console. The phone's new page in this database may also confirm many of its sp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jun 2020 22:35

The Lenovo Legion phone may look like this. (Source: GizmoChina)

The Lenovo Legion phone may have surfaced on 3C and Geekbench

The first phone from Lenovo's gaming brand Legion may be getting close to launch. A device with what is thought to be its model number has reportedly been certified with the regulator 3C. The same number has also posted results on...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jun 2020 22:56

Over 30 Huawei and Honor phones are eligible to receive the EMUI 10.1 update

Huawei updates the list of devices eligible for the EMUI 10.1 update

According to Huawei's updated roadmap, a total of 36 devices are eligible to receive the EMUI 10.1 update. It includes both Huawei and Honor smartphones, of which the latter will get the update in the form of Magic UI 3.1. The sof...

Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Jun 2020 17:58

The Honor Play4 Pro is now up for pre-order. (Source: Honor)

Honor Play4 series: new 8GB Kirin 990 5G and Dimensity 800 phones starting at ~US$280

Honor has launched the Play4 and 4 Pro today (June 3, 2020) in China. The latter does indeed rock the premium Kirin 990 5G chipset, in line with previous leaks - and for only around US$400, too. Those looking for something fresher...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jun 2020 14:09

EMUI 10.1 will be available in Europe soon

EMUI 10.1 roadmap for Europe revealed; rollout to start in June

The EMUI 10.1 and Magic UI 3.1 update is expected to arrive in Europe starting June. The Huawei P30 and P30 Pro will receive it first in June, followed by Mate 20, Mate 20 X, Huawei Nova 5T and Mate 20 Pro, which will get the soft...

Anil Satyanarayana, 02 Jun 2020 20:05

The OnePlus 8 Pro costs from US$899. (Image source: OnePlus)

OPPO Find X2 Pro leads BBK Electronics-dominated AnTuTu flagship smartphone chart as the OnePlus 8 Pro makes its first appearance

AnTuTu has revealed its fastest flagship smartphone chart for May and there are three OPPO devices in the top four positions, headed by the OPPO Find X2 Pro. The new OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone has found a place in the BBK Electronic...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Jun 2020 19:43

Epic Games Store coming to Android and iOS soon

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeny said in an interview that the company plans on bringing the Epic Games Store to Android and iOS soon. The Fortnite launcher on Android has been rebranded as the Epic launcher, implying that its release co...

Anil Satyanarayana, 02 Jun 2020 16:51

MIUI 12 update arrives for the Mi 9 following Redmi K20 and Mi 9T rollouts

Xiaomi's MIUI 12 rollout continues. The Redmi K20 and Mi 9T received the MIUI 12 update last week, and the Mi 9 is next in line. Mi 9 owners in Europe are now receiving the beta stable MIUI 12 update with the software version numb...

Ricci Rox, 02 Jun 2020 14:08

The TicWatch Pro has been updated for 2020. (Source: Mobvoi)

Deal | Mobvoi partners with PayPal to offer 10% off any product in its online store

Mobvoi is a wearable and smart-thing OEM that makes the WearOS-powered TicWatch series. It has announced that customers who order from its own web-store using PayPal will get a 10% discount. This, for example, would bring the pric...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jun 2020 21:34

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro. (Source: Slickdeals)

EMUI 10 update for the Huawei Mate 10 Pro and P20 Pro set to hit Europe soon

Huawei is finally delivering the EMUI 10 update to the Mate 10 Pro, P20 Pro, Mate 10, and P20. While the rollout is pegged as a "global" one, it's a bit misleading, as European models remain on EMUI 9.1. That is expected to change...

Ricci Rox, 01 Jun 2020 09:42

One developer became US$100,000 richer after finding and reporting a critical security flaw to Apple's bounty programme. (Image source: TheDigitalWay / Pixabay)

Apple pays US$100,000 bounty to developer for finding critical login vulnerability

Apple has paid a US$100,000 bounty to Bhavuk Jain for a security vulnerability he found within the "Sign in with Apple" ability found on some websites and third-party applications. The bug could allow hackers to take full control ...

Craig Ward, 01 Jun 2020 06:02

Nokia launches the C5 Endi via Cricket Wireless

Nokia has conducted a new budget phone debut via Cricket Wireless in the US. The C5 Endi is powered by the MediaTek Helio P22 SoC, has 3GB of RAM and triple rear cameras. It is joined by new SKUs of the C2, which have dual rear ca...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 May 2020 21:50

Disney+ is now the 4th most popular streaming service in the US: new study

Disney launched its own streaming services only about 6 months ago. Despite this, a new study has found that 25% of its US-based respondents have already subscribed to it. This puts it in the top 5 of such apps alongside more esta...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 May 2020 21:03

Huawei has confirmed that up to 13 devices are now eligible for EMUI 10.1. (Image source: Huawei via ITHome)

Huawei confirms that up to 13 devices are now eligible for EMUI 10.1

Huawei has confirmed that a host of its devices are now eligible to be upgraded to EMUI 10.1. The same applies to several Honor devices, too. Huawei's latest OS introduces several changes and is called Magic UI 3.1 for Honor smart...

Alex Alderson, 31 May 2020 18:55

The Huawei P30 and P30 Pro have started receiving EMUI 10.1 in Europe. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Huawei begins the global rollout of EMUI 10.1 for the P30 and P30 Pro

Owners of Huawei's last Google-certified flagships have started receiving EMUI 10.1, putting the P30 and P30 Pro on software parity with the P40 series. The OS update brings plenty of small improvements and also upgrades the two d...

Alex Alderson, 31 May 2020 17:51

One UI is a brilliant skin by all metrics. (Source; Samsung)

Opinion | It's about time we got better mobile hotspot controls in One UI

Samsung's One UI skin is generally hailed as one of the best OEM skins available right now, and is packed full with in-depth power-user features. All of that seems to be sorely missing in one segment: mobile hotspot, with Samsung'...

Ricci Rox, 31 May 2020 16:16

The new Bookshelf app in the new Raspberry Pi OS. (Source: Raspberry Pi Foundation)

Raspbian is now Raspberry Pi OS, new 64-bit beta now available

Along with the recent launch of the new 8 GB variant of the Raspberry Pi 4, the Raspberry Pi foundation also decided to give its customized Linux variant a new name. Raspbian is now known as Raspberry Pi OS going forward and bring...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 31 May 2020 11:19

The new Samsung Money card. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung launches its own Apple Card-esque service in the US

Samsung Money is a new partnership between this OEM and SoFi that offers a new type of Mastercard-issued debit card. It also extends benefits such as a fee-free account and potentially increased interest on savings. This new arm o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 May 2020 20:42

iPad Pro 10.5 owners complain of constant reboots after applying recent iPad OS updates.

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 owners complain of constant reboots after updating to iPad OS 13.4 and above; squeezing near the battery could be a temporary workaround

Several iPad Pro 10.5 owners have voiced concerns on the Apple Community forums that their device is stuck in a constant boot loop every 180 seconds after performing an iPad OS update to 13.4 or above. The issue, which does not se...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 May 2020 13:26

New update arrives for the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T; still no Android 10

While the Redmi Note 8 Pro received the Android 10 update months ago, the regular Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T remain stuck on Android Pie, albeit on MIUI 11. A new update is now been sent out to the two phones, but also doesn't...

Ricci Rox, 30 May 2020 09:54

2021 is set to bring major UI and quality-of-life improvements to Windows 10 (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 10 21H1 is set to bring UI changes, enhanced search, UWP File Explorer, enhanced Chromium Edge and more next year

Next year's Windows 10 revamp, known as 21H1, is set to deliver a number of enhanced features from a smarter search to better multitasking in Edge, to a touch-native interface for Edge.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 30 May 2020 09:34

Gran Turismo is expected to make an impressive appearance on the PS5. (Image source: Alfa Beta Juego)

New PS5 game rumors appear as devs are told to make sure that upcoming PS4 titles are compatible with the PlayStation 5

New rumors about potential PS5 games such as Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Silent Hill, Gran Turismo 7, and Horizon Zero Dawn 2 have appeared online. In further game-related news, Sony has instructed developers to ensure PlayStation 5 co...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 May 2020 23:31

The new GPU-Z version now detects more chips. (Source: TechPowerUp)

The new GPU-Z update adds support for 10th-gen Intel Core processors and the Windows 10 May 2020 update

TechPowerUp has announced a new version (2.32.0) of its popular GPU-Z tool. It adds support for a number of new cards and CPUs, 10th-gen Intel silicon included. This update also includes the more granular detection of stepping in ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 May 2020 20:37

The "future of gaming" will begin on June 4. (Image source: PlayStation)

Sony confirms the "future of gaming" PS5 launch event and black DualSense controller

Sony has confirmed plans for a PS5 launch game event. Dubbed the "future of gaming", the event will commence on June 4 at 13:00 PDT (21:00 BST/22:00 CEST). Sony has teased a toned down version of the DualSense, too.

Alex Alderson, 29 May 2020 17:56

OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro get new OxygenOS update

OxygenOS 10.3.3 brings 960fps video recording, lens stain detection, and more to the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro

OnePlus has released the OxygenOS 10.3.3 update for OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro. The update lets users record slow-motion videos at 960fps, adds a 'lens smudge detection' feature to the camera app, and more. It is rolling out in...

Anil Satyanarayana, 29 May 2020 14:22

EMUI 10.1 is yet to reach many markets. (Image source: Gadgets Now)

Honor View30 and Honor View30 Pro 5G grab Magic UI 3.1 updates as Mate 20 Pro receives new EMUI 10.1 build

The Honor View30 and View30 Pro 5G have grabbed new updates, as has the Mate 20 Pro. Running Magic UI 3.1 and EMUI 10.1 respectively, the updates will arrive as OTAs.

Alex Alderson, 29 May 2020 13:11

Steam Cloud Play is the latest entrant in the cloud gaming market

Steam opens up registrations for Steam Cloud Play, but only for developers

Steam has finally entered the cloud gaming arena with Steam Cloud Play. Unlike its competitor's offerings, Steam Cloud Play will only serve as a link between an existing platform and Steam. Developers can register for the service ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 28 May 2020 16:55

The OnePlus 5T has now received three major OS updates. (Source: BGR)

Update | The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T receive the stable Android 10 update, their third and final OS update

After months of beta testing, the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T are now receiving the stable Android 10-based OxygenOS 10 update. The update weighs in at almost 1.9 GB and delivers all the typical Android 10 features to the three-year-...

Ricci Rox, 28 May 2020 09:51

Android 10 for the Mi Mix 3 5G and Mi Mix 2 remains a pipe dream, but MIUI 12 could be on the cards

The Mi Mix 3 5G was Xiaomi's first 5G phone and was powered by the flagship Snapdragon 855. In spite of that, it's been mostly neglected and remains on Android Pie and MIUI 10. Android 10 is unlikely to arrive for the phone, too, ...

Ricci Rox, 28 May 2020 00:19

Qualcomm previews a new line of smartphone-linked XR viewers for 2021

Qualcomm has announced a range of XR viewers, a novel product category possible due to 5G speeds and bandwidth. They are intended to deliver high-quality content to be supported by the smartphones they connect to via USB type C, a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 May 2020 18:30

Genuine PS5 information is expected to start trickling out on a more frequent basis in June. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

PS5 game reveal event in sight and a PlayStation 5 landing page update help fuel the hype train

It has been reported that Sony is planning on holding a PS5 game reveal event on June 3. It’s not known if the company will actually reveal any concrete details about the PlayStation 5 hardware, but fans are currently starving for...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 May 2020 17:45

MIUI 12 is set to roll out across most Xiaomi devices next month (Image source: Mi.com)

MIUI 12 now features selective, free-shape screen capture to make live easier on the Xiaomi Mi 9T, Redmi K20 Pro and other devices

The latest update to MIUI 12 adds a very handy selective screenshot feature. Users on the latest nightly build on the Xiaomi Mi 9T and Redmi K20 Pro will be able to free-select screenshot areas while taking screenshots.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 27 May 2020 16:52

Armored Warfare 0.32 might not have new vehicles for free, but you can get this

Armored Warfare 0.32 is finally available, but is it enough to push the game forward?

Unfortunately for those who don't want to use cash, the new update only includes premium content for the upcoming Battle Path missions and various (apparently) minor tweaks and fixes, such as performance optimizations, spotting sy...

Codrut Nistor, 27 May 2020 16:06

Some OnePlus phones can now play Fortnite at 90fps. (Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro are the first phones to get Fortnite at 90fps

OnePlus has announced a new deal with Epic Games, by which the OEM's current flagship 8 series will be the first mobile devices to be able to play the runaway hit Fortnite at 90 frames per second (fps). The game will do so through...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 May 2020 15:12

Several OnePlus phones have had a tough time running Chrome properly

Google Chrome has been a broken, buggy mess on several OnePlus phones since late last year

Google Chrome and Android's default web browser —Android Webview— have been witnessing crashes and instability on OnePlus phones for over six months now. The problem doesn't seem to be affecting everyone but is persistent across a...

Anil Satyanarayana, 27 May 2020 09:44

MIUI 12 has landed on the Xiaomi Redmi K20 and Mi 9T

MIUI 12 has landed on the Xiaomi Redmi K20 and Mi 9T. Arriving as an OTA, the update has already gone live for many handsets. Based on Android 10, the Redmi K20 and Mi 9T are some of the first devices to receive Xiaomi's latest OS...

Alex Alderson, 26 May 2020 20:00

War Thunder 1.99 "Starfighters" now live with new jets, Japanese helicopters, Italian ships, and more

War Thunder 1.99 "Starfighters" now available with new planes, Japanese helicopters, Italian ships, and more

Although its name should be "Regia Marina" due to the introduction of the Italian Fleet tech tree — only for those who buy preorder early access packs at this stage or complete various missions, as usual — War Thunder 1.99 comes a...

Codrut Nistor, 26 May 2020 15:07

An up-to-date Redmi 9 render. (Source: Twitter)

The Redmi 9 will launch soon, most likely in multiple markets

Redmi has been confirmed to have a phone called the 9 ready to go, thanks to new certifications by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), Wi-Fi Alliance and SIRIM. These leaks suggest that it has several region-specific varia...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2020 14:37

The new HP Collaboration PC G6. (Source: HP)

HP announces a new Collaboration AiO with Zoom Rooms

HP's new PC G6 is an all-in-one (AiO) so directed at interprofessional use-cases it even has a relevant term in its official product name. It is also accordingly equipped with Rooms, a feature of the Zoom service intended to remov...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2020 14:00

Considering deployment? HP wants to help. (Source: HP)

HP wants to take over your workplace deployments with its Device Provisioning Services

HP claims that its Device Provisioning Services can streamline and enhance the process of buying new hardware within a business, while also conserving the costs of doing so. It covers many typical stages of the same, from selectio...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2020 14:00

The new HP E-series monitors include a 14-inch portable variant

HP's latest launch includes a range of new enterprise-focused monitors. The traditional wired versions of this E series are the world’s first fully-adjustable displays TUV-certified for blue light reduction. There is also the E14 ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2020 14:00

The ProDesk 400 and 600 G6 lines are HP's new enterprise-grade PCs

HP has announced its 2020 commercial desktop lines. It consists of 400- and 600 G6-series mini-PCs, small form-factors, microtowers and all-in-ones (AiO). They boast advantages such as military-grade durability, up to 10th generat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2020 14:00

Over 1.5 million developers have already flocked to the Huawei AppGallery, Huawei's alternative to the Google Play Store

Over 1.5 million developers have already signed up to the Huawei AppGallery, Huawei's in-house app store. Perceived to be an alternative to the Google Play Store during ongoing US trade sanctions, all new Huawei and Honor products...

Alex Alderson, 25 May 2020 19:22

Xiaomi Mi A1 May 2020 software update notification (Source: Own)

Xiaomi keeps the Mi A1 alive with a new Android Pie update

Rather unsurprisingly, there is a new Android Pie-based firmware update rolling out for the Xiaomi Mi A1 right now — at least in Eastern Europe. With a size of less than 80 MB, the new patch does not contain any noticeable changes...

Codrut Nistor, 25 May 2020 19:05

The EMUI 10 rollout for the P20 Pro has been limited. (Source: AndroidPit)

Opinion | A host of Huawei P20 Pro and Mate 10 Pro owners are still without EMUI 10

Back in February, Huawei claimed that the Mate 10 Pro and P20 Pro would receive the EMUI 10 update in March. Here we are months after, though, and most owners of the two phones remain stuck on EMUI 9.1. Comparatively, phones from ...

Ricci Rox, 24 May 2020 22:17

An example of what PacketMon can do. (Source: Microsoft)

The Windows 10 May 2020 update will have enhanced network diagnostics

Microsoft has announced that the latest stable upgrade to the Windows 10 OS will have an "enhanced" form of Packet Monitor. This is an extensive diagnostic tool that can detect, log and export packet drops in a network. Therefore,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 May 2020 20:39

Online streaming is now a prominent source of home entertainment. (Source: Flickr)

67% of US high-speed internet households own at least 1 device that is just for streaming AV content

New market research has found that nearly 70% of all US households with broadband internet own and use at least 1 device along the lines of a smart TV, streaming box, connected DVR or console. This appears to underpin the strong r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2020 22:44

The Mi Note 10 series are some of the last Xiaomi devices to receive Android 10. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi extends Android 10 rollout for the Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro

Xiaomi has extended the rollout of Android 10 for the Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro. The update will arrive as an OTA, but the full build can be downloaded now.

Alex Alderson, 22 May 2020 17:50

Bloomberg TV+ is coming to a Samsung big-screen near you. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg TV+ is coming free to Samsung smart TVs

Bloomberg TV+ is provided by the media outlet of the same name. It launched in 2019 as the first such online channel to stream in 4K UHD. Its maker has announced a new partnership by Samsung by which it will appear on this OEM's f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 May 2020 22:54

The Redmi Note 7 series is still yet to receive Android 10. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 & Redmi Note 7 Pro net another update; no Android 10 in sight

Xiaomi has issued fresh updates for the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro, possibly the last version of MIUI 11 that either device will receive. The wait for Android 10 goes on, though.

Alex Alderson, 21 May 2020 19:58

Software

The HTC Desire 20 Pro is all but confirmed through new leaks

The Lenovo Legion phone may have surfaced on 3C and Geekbench

Huawei updates the list of devices eligible for the EMUI 10.1 update

Honor Play4 series: new 8GB Kirin 990 5G and Dimensity 800 phones starting at ~US$280

EMUI 10.1 roadmap for Europe revealed; rollout to start in June

OPPO Find X2 Pro leads BBK Electronics-dominated AnTuTu flagship smartphone chart as the OnePlus 8 Pro makes its first appearance

Epic Games Store coming to Android and iOS soon

MIUI 12 update arrives for the Mi 9 following Redmi K20 and Mi 9T rollouts

Deal | Mobvoi partners with PayPal to offer 10% off any product in its online store

EMUI 10 update for the Huawei Mate 10 Pro and P20 Pro set to hit Europe soon

Apple pays US$100,000 bounty to developer for finding critical login vulnerability

Nokia launches the C5 Endi via Cricket Wireless

Disney+ is now the 4th most popular streaming service in the US: new study

Huawei confirms that up to 13 devices are now eligible for EMUI 10.1

Huawei begins the global rollout of EMUI 10.1 for the P30 and P30 Pro

Opinion | It's about time we got better mobile hotspot controls in One UI

Raspbian is now Raspberry Pi OS, new 64-bit beta now available

Samsung launches its own Apple Card-esque service in the US

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 owners complain of constant reboots after updating to iPad OS 13.4 and above; squeezing near the battery could be a temporary workaround

New update arrives for the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T; still no Android 10

Windows 10 21H1 is set to bring UI changes, enhanced search, UWP File Explorer, enhanced Chromium Edge and more next year

New PS5 game rumors appear as devs are told to make sure that upcoming PS4 titles are compatible with the PlayStation 5

The new GPU-Z update adds support for 10th-gen Intel Core processors and the Windows 10 May 2020 update

Sony confirms the "future of gaming" PS5 launch event and black DualSense controller

OxygenOS 10.3.3 brings 960fps video recording, lens stain detection, and more to the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro

Honor View30 and Honor View30 Pro 5G grab Magic UI 3.1 updates as Mate 20 Pro receives new EMUI 10.1 build

Steam opens up registrations for Steam Cloud Play, but only for developers

Update | The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T receive the stable Android 10 update, their third and final OS update

Android 10 for the Mi Mix 3 5G and Mi Mix 2 remains a pipe dream, but MIUI 12 could be on the cards

Qualcomm previews a new line of smartphone-linked XR viewers for 2021

PS5 game reveal event in sight and a PlayStation 5 landing page update help fuel the hype train

MIUI 12 now features selective, free-shape screen capture to make live easier on the Xiaomi Mi 9T, Redmi K20 Pro and other devices

Armored Warfare 0.32 is finally available, but is it enough to push the game forward?

The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro are the first phones to get Fortnite at 90fps

Google Chrome has been a broken, buggy mess on several OnePlus phones since late last year

MIUI 12 has landed on the Xiaomi Redmi K20 and Mi 9T

War Thunder 1.99 "Starfighters" now available with new planes, Japanese helicopters, Italian ships, and more

The Redmi 9 will launch soon, most likely in multiple markets

HP announces a new Collaboration AiO with Zoom Rooms

HP wants to take over your workplace deployments with its Device Provisioning Services

The new HP E-series monitors include a 14-inch portable variant

The ProDesk 400 and 600 G6 lines are HP's new enterprise-grade PCs

Over 1.5 million developers have already flocked to the Huawei AppGallery, Huawei's alternative to the Google Play Store

Xiaomi keeps the Mi A1 alive with a new Android Pie update

Opinion | A host of Huawei P20 Pro and Mate 10 Pro owners are still without EMUI 10

The Windows 10 May 2020 update will have enhanced network diagnostics

67% of US high-speed internet households own at least 1 device that is just for streaming AV content

Xiaomi extends Android 10 rollout for the Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro

Bloomberg TV+ is coming free to Samsung smart TVs

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 & Redmi Note 7 Pro net another update; no Android 10 in sight

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