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The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a 1080p display. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro may have a DRM Widevine and HD Netflix issue

The Redmi Note 9 Pro has gotten off to a great start, with Amazon selling out of stock within minutes in India. However, there are conflicting reports about whether the device supports L1 or L3 DRM certification. The device may no...

Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2020 19:03

The Mi A2 is just receiving the March security update for the time being. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A2 follows the Mi A3 with a new disappointing update

Hoping that Xiaomi would release an update for your Mi A2 that would the numerous bugs that Android 10 introduced? Think again, as Xiaomi has opted for a different tactic instead.

Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2020 18:57

The Galaxy Tab A series might get a new addition soon. (Source: Samsung)

A new leak points to a budget-looking new Samsung Galaxy Tab on the way

Geekbench 5's database has just turned up a new entry for a "Samsung SM-T307U". This model number may be for a tablet, in which case it would be a slate running on the Exynos 7885 processor and 3GB of RAM. As if to underpin this p...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Mar 2020 18:27

Android 10 is the Mi 9 Lite's first OS update. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Updated | Mi 9 Lite & Mi CC9 receive stable Android 10 update globally

The Mi 9 Lite and Mi CC9 have now started receiving a stable Android 10 update globally. Already rolled out to Chinese handsets, Xiaomi has now extended the Android 10 upgrade to Global and Russian devices. Those enrolled on the E...

Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2020 17:59

Google's Advanced Protection has new features. (Source: Google)

Google's Advanced Protection starts to prevent the side-loading of non-Play Store apps

Advanced Protection is a program offered by Google to those potentially in need of enhanced mobile-device security. The Mountain View giant has announced some new changes to its policies. They include a built-in blocker for side-l...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Mar 2020 20:03

The Redmi Note 9S is a re-branded Note 9 Pro for another market: new leak

Redmi has just announced a launch date for a phone called the Note 9S in Malaysia. Now, a new entry on the Geekbench 5 website for this device returns the same specs as the Note 9 Pro. This suggests the 2 products are one and the ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Mar 2020 19:28

The free offer on DxOdyssey will last at least until August 31 (Image source: DH2i)

Free software | To combat COVID-19, DH2i just made its enterprise-grade DxOdyssey “unVPN” free for all work from home employees

With COVID-19 forcing millions of employees to work from home, network software company DH2i just made its DxOdyssey “unVPN” free for stay-at-home workers until August 31st.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 18 Mar 2020 15:01

Xiaomi released the Mi A1 in September 2017. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi A1 receives another update, but no Android 10 incoming

The chances of the Mi A1 receiving Android 10 look increasingly slim, with Xiaomi issuing a new underwhelming update for its first Android One smartphone. Expect to see Xiaomi and Google abandon the Mi A1 altogether by the end of ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Mar 2020 13:29

The Xiaomi Mi A3 receives a new underwhelming update

Owners of the Mi A3 have been waiting for the release of an Android 10 build that fixes the bugs Xiaomi's OTA last month calamitously introduced. A new update has now been released for the phone, but it appears to be rather disapp...

Ricci Rox, 18 Mar 2020 13:07

Vulkan’s ray-tracing support might lead to more widespread adoption of the tech (Image source: Khronos)

Khronos’ Vulkan ray-tracing extensions launch after Xbox Series X spec reveal: will leverage spare CPU cycles to maximize performance

Khronos Group recently announced the official launch of Vulkan’s ray-tracing extensions. The platforms ray-tracing features will largely deliver parity with Microsoft’s existing DXR 1.1 standard, with the exception of some nifty p...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 18 Mar 2020 11:51

Samsung is suspending its PlayGalaxy Link. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung discontinues its PlayGalaxy Link service

PlayGalaxy Link is a feature of some Samsung Galaxy flagships by which PC gaming can be done on these devices via a streaming connection. Or was, rather: the OEM has announced that it will wrap this resource up by March 27, 2020.

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Mar 2020 21:10

The Mi A2 Lite may receive another Android 10 update before the end of the month. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi promises new Android 10 update for the Mi A2 Lite before the end of March; offers to fix units bricked by botched update too

Mi A2 Lite owners have had a bad time of things lately. With the device's Android 10 update causing bootloops on some units, Xiaomi has now urged people to bring their affected handsets in for repair. The company is hoping to rele...

Alex Alderson, 17 Mar 2020 20:19

Apple is being selective about COVID-19-related apps in the App Store. (Image Source: Dice Insights)

Apple extremely wary about COVID-19 apps on the App Store

Apple has announced that only developers from specific credible entities can publish apps pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic on the App Store. This is being done to curb the spread of misinformation and provide users access to re...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Mar 2020 15:51

The Samsung Galaxy A80. (Source: Livemint)

Android 10 is here for the Samsung Galaxy A40 and A80

Samsung's Android 10-based One UI 2.0 rollout continues; this time with its mid-range phones, the Galaxy A40 and A80. Both phones are now receiving the One UI 2.0 update with all the typical features like system-wide dark mode and...

Ricci Rox, 17 Mar 2020 12:38

Microsoft Windows 10 now runs on one billion devices (Source: Windows Experience Blog)

Milestone time: There are one billion Windows 10 devices in the wild

With 900 million devices running Windows 10 back in late September 2019, it was quite obvious that Microsoft would reach the next milestone this year. Yesterday, the Redmond giant announced that "over one billion people have chose...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2020 09:51

LG's 2020 OLED TVs are now available. (Source: LG)

LG launches the first Real 8K OLED TVs, but they'll really cost you

LG's 2020 OLED TV line-up includes 8K models for the first time. These panels feature the CTA's 8K Ultra HD certification and an 88-inch option. However, their series also starts at a whopping US$19,999.

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Mar 2020 23:19

Call of Duty has passed the 60 million units mark on Xbox/PS4. (Source: Steam)

The Call of Duty series has made the list of best-selling Xbox/PS4 titles, with over 60 million units sold

Since its launch in 2004, Call of Duty has amassed numerous new variants and widespread success worldwide. Now, new research shows that this line of games is ranked second in terms of console units sold as of January 2020. Black O...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Mar 2020 19:33

No Android 10 for the Redmi Note 8 this month. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Android 10 is not hitting the Redmi Note 8 this month

While the Redmi Note 8 Pro has already received Android 10, it seems that Xiaomi is putting the OS upgrade on hold for the Redmi Note 8 until at least next month. Released to handsets today, the latest MIUI 11 update remains on An...

Alex Alderson, 16 Mar 2020 19:08

War Thunder 1.97 "Viking Fury" now live March 16 2020 new Swedish tank tree

War Thunder 1.97 "Viking Fury" is live: full Swedish ground tech tree, two new locations, and more

Released earlier today, War Thunder 1.97 "Viking Fury" is the game's first major update of the year and comes with a full Swedish ground forces tech tree, over 20 new ships, ground vehicles, helos and aircraft for other nations, t...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Mar 2020 18:22

An LG CineBeam AI ThinQ 4K UHD projector. (Source: LG)

LG's 4K UHD CineBeam projectors can now use Amazon Alexa

The CineBeam projectors support 4K UHD content and LG's ThinQ AI. Now, they also support Amazon Alexa thanks to a new software update. This applies to the HU70LA and HU85LA variants of this series.

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Mar 2020 17:47

The Realme 6 is getting a new update that enables 120 fps for the 16 MP front camera. (Image Source: Realme)

Realme 6 front camera can now record 120 fps slow motion video thanks to a new OTA update

Realme 6 handsets are receiving an OTA update that adds a Night Mode and 120 fps slow motion video recording to the phone's 16 MP front camera. The update also brings the March 5 Android security patch and the Soloop video editing...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Mar 2020 16:20

The Android 10 rollout for the Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 has been delayed

The Nokia 7.2 was originally promised to get the Android 10 update in Q1 2020. We're at the end of Q1, however, and that plan appears to have been scrapped with official confirmation that the phone will receive the update in Q2 in...

Ricci Rox, 15 Mar 2020 13:56

Stable global Android 10 update finally arrives for the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro

Xiaomi's Android 10 rollout slowly continues. After sending out the Android 10-based MIUI 11 update to the Mi 8, Mi 8 SE, and Mi 8 Lite, the Chinese company is now providing the stable global update to the Mi 8 Pro.

Ricci Rox, 15 Mar 2020 13:04

The PlayStation 4 is set to get an updated jailbreak release. (Source: Digital Trends)

A new PS4 firmware 6.20 kernel exploit is finally in the works

Rejoice, PlayStation 4 owners, a new jailbreak solution is coming your way. Popular developer @theflow0 has announced the discovery of a new vulnerability on firmware 6.20 of Sony's outgoing console, with a kernel exploit and jail...

Ricci Rox, 15 Mar 2020 10:22

Galaxy S20 series owners can also copy and paste from their PCs in this new preview. (Source: Microsoft)

RCS support on Windows 10 PCs is coming to those with Samsung phones

Microsoft has announced that those with Samsung Galaxy S20-series devices can also now use their Windows 10 PCs for rich communication services- (RCS) enabled messaging. This feature is apparently available in the latest Insider's...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Mar 2020 18:56

The alleged new kind of Motorola display. (Source: XDA)

The 2020 Motorola 'flagship' phone's waterfall display is possibly confirmed in a new leak

Motorola is currently thought to have a smartphone called the Edge planned for release this year. It has been rumored to rock a waterfall-type display. XDA contributors claim to have live images that show this is in fact the case.

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Mar 2020 18:13

The Samsung Galaxy A11. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy A11 is here, following a low-key debut

Samsung has launched the Galaxy A11 to little fanfare. This triple-camera device matches well with its recent leaks, having a 6.4-inch HD+ LCD display with a punch-hole for its 8MP selfie camera. It will succeed a phone that start...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Mar 2020 16:56

Intel chips now dominate the latest version of the PerformanceTest single-thread list. (Image source: PassMark/edited)

AMD obliterated from PassMark's single-thread performance chart as Intel claims top 34 places thanks to version 10 update

The PassMark site has recently introduced version 10 of its PerformanceTest benchmark, with the result being that Intel processors now utterly dominate the single-thread performance chart. The Intel Core i9-9900KS tops the list wi...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Mar 2020 11:55

The OnePlus 7T series has an Open Beta. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus announces the 7T and 7T Pro's first OxygenOS Open Beta

OnePlus often releases Open Beta versions of its Android skin, OxygenOS. They are often updated compared to the "normal" (stable) builds in terms of features, security patches and other new tweaks. The OEM has started just such a ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Mar 2020 22:54

The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T will be one of the few Android smartphones to receive three OS upgrades. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T to receive Android 10 in Q2 2020

Released in June 2017, the OnePlus 5 and 5T have already received two OS upgrades. However, the company committed to upgrading both devices to Android 10, which would be their third OS upgrade. Now, it seems that the final update ...

Alex Alderson, 13 Mar 2020 19:40

Xiaomi released the Mi 8 Lite in September 2018. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite picks up an unexpected update

Also sold as the Mi 8 Youth or the Mi 8X, the Mi 8 Lite has only received one OS upgrade so far. While there are already custom ROMs that can bring Android 10 to the device, Xiaomi has now posted an official Android 10 update for ...

Alex Alderson, 13 Mar 2020 19:36

Mozilla will update KaiOS in fundamental and vital ways soon. (Credit: TechAltar via YouTube)

Mozilla and KaiOS' new partnership may result in a better future for feature phones

Phones that run neither Android nor iOS have been falling behind in terms of their browser and web-based support. Mozilla and KaiOS (the mobile platform most likely to run on such devices) have addressed this through a new partner...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Mar 2020 19:19

Does One UI 2.1 count as another OS update? (Image source: PhoneArena)

Samsung prompts speculation that it could be bringing a third OS upgrade to the Galaxy S9 and Note 9

Samsung has come in for plenty of criticism about its software update policies. With the Galaxy S8 and Note 8 unlikely to ever receive Android 10, it has now emerged that the company may be bringing One UI 2.1 to devices as far ba...

Alex Alderson, 13 Mar 2020 14:41

The Samsung Galaxy A21 may be on the way, according to a new leak

Both Samsung and the rumor mill seem to be working hard these days on populating the 2019 Galaxy A series with new generations. The latest of these is reportedly the A21. According to new Geekbench listings, it will be powered by ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Mar 2020 23:19

Xiaomi released the Redmi Note 7 Pro last February running Android 9.0 Pie. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro is still without an OS upgrade over a year after being released

There will be no Android 10 for the Redmi Note 7 Pro this quarter, with Xiaomi issuing another Android 9.0 Pie-based update for the device. Likely remaining in beta for at least another month, Android 10 would be the first OS upgr...

Alex Alderson, 12 Mar 2020 19:10

Android 10 is probably the last OS upgrade that the Mi A2 Lite will receive. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Mi A2 Lite: Xiaomi halts Android 10 rollout for another of its Android One handsets amid claims that rolling back to Android 9.0 Pie causes system instabilities

Xiaomi is having a torrid time with Android One updates lately. The company has now pulled the second Android One OS upgrade in as many weeks, with the Mi A2 Lite the latest handset to receive a bug-ridden Android 10 build. The ne...

Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2020 23:20

A new Firefox Preview is now available. (Source: Mozilla)

The latest Firefox preview for Android introduces extension support

Mozilla's GitHub now offers a version of Firefox for Android that is updated compared to the app available on the Google Play Store. Its most interesting attribute is an ability to add extensions to this mobile browser for the fir...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Mar 2020 23:10

The Apple Watch 6 might look like this. (Source: YouTube)

Apple Watch 6: a new leak may reveal some upcoming features

Some code allegedly derived from an as-yet unreleased version of iOS also reportedly offers insight into watchOS 7, software that may debut with the next Apple Watch. It hints at additions such as sleep tracking and a new mode for...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Mar 2020 22:37

The OnePlus 7T Pro is declared the best smartphone by the GSMA

The GSMA has announced that OnePlus has been awarded one of the 25th annual Global Mobile Awards in the Best Smartphone category. It has been conferred on the OEM's most recent flagship, the 7T Pro. It combines a 90Hz QHD+ display...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Mar 2020 19:51

Firefox Browser 74 for Windows - About window (Source: Own)

Firefox 74 rolls out: Facebook Container, DNS-over-HTTPS, and more

Released yesterday, Firefox 74.0 can block Facebook from tracking its users and no longer allows third-party apps to install add-ons, but it also features DNS-over-HTTPS provided by Cloudflare (with NextDNS as an option). This upd...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Mar 2020 13:50

A fixed public build may arrive by the end of the month. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumour | Xiaomi Mi A3 to receive new stable Android 10 update by the end of the month

Xiaomi may have moved onto rolling out a buggy upgrade to the Mi A2 Lite, but it has not forgotten about the Mi A3 just yet. While V11.0.7.1.QGQMIXM is yet to receive a public rollout, Xiaomi has offered a comforting salve for Mi ...

Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2020 23:15

Vecnos teases an upcoming novel, ultra-compact 360-degree camera

Vecnos, a spin-off from Ricoh, has announced that it will release its first product soon. It will be a 360-degree camera that may compete with similar devices from GoPro or Insta360. However, this one may come in a much more porta...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Mar 2020 23:07

Is this the Google Pixel 4a? (Source: YouTube)

The Pixel 4a will have a 60Hz refresh rate, according to its new near-full specs leak

A Spanish-language vlogger claims to have access to video showing a working unit of the upcoming Pixel 4a. This leak alleges that the phone has a 5.81-inch FHD+ display with a distinctly standard refresh rate. Its SoC, internal me...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Mar 2020 22:27

The Samsung Galaxy M40. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy M40 updates to Android 10

Samsung launched the Galaxy M40 in June 2019. Now, it is reportedly receiving a major software upgrade in its first market (India), bringing Android 10 and all of its main features to the mid-ranger. This OTA also contains an up-t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Mar 2020 19:15

Huawei will reveal the P40 series soon. (Soruce: Weibo)

The Huawei P40 series' launch is set for later in March 2020

Huawei has announced that the P40 and P40 Pro will be unveiled online on March 26, 2020. According to some recent leaks, they may be joined by at least 1 more premium variant. Meanwhile, a new tip suggests the Pro's main camera wi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Mar 2020 18:40

The Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro remain on Android 9.0 Pie for the time being. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro owners awake to another frustrating round of MIUI 11 updates

The Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro are oddities. Essentially rip-offs of the P30 Pro, the Mi Note 10 series are neither flagships nor mid-range handsets. Xiaomi's software support for the two devices reinforces that they are more t...

Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2020 18:17

At least ten devices will receive the call to Android 10. (Image source: Honor)

Updates galore: Honor updates ten devices to Android 10 courtesy of EMUI 10 and Magic UI 3.0 update

The Honor V30 and V30 Pro are set to be joined on Magic UI 3.0 by ten other Honor smartphones, the company has confirmed. Honor's version of EMUI 10 and Android 10 will hit three devices this week too.

Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2020 18:07

The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 features a generous 5,500-mAh battery. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 users will soon be enjoying MIUI 11 based on Android 10

The Android 10-based MIUI 11 update for the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 smartphone/phablet has apparently started rolling out to users in China. It’s expected a rollout for owners of the 6.9-inch device will soon follow in other parts of the ...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Mar 2020 11:55

The Mi A2 Lite Android 10 update is bricking phones

After months of delays, Xiaomi finally sent out the Android 10 update to its Android One Mi A2 Lite smartphone. As has become typical of Xiaomi's Android One updates, however, the build appears to be a poisoned chalice and is bric...

Ricci Rox, 10 Mar 2020 07:40

A recent render for the Motorola Edge+. (Source: OnLeaks/PriceBaba)

Rumor | The Motorola Edge+ will have a 108MP camera

Motorola is slated to launch a true flagship phone, the Edge+, this year. It is thought to have a waterfall display with a punch-hole selfie camera thus far. Now, a new leak alleges that it will have a triple rear camera that inco...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Mar 2020 20:09

Software

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro may have a DRM Widevine and HD Netflix issue

The Xiaomi Mi A2 follows the Mi A3 with a new disappointing update

A new leak points to a budget-looking new Samsung Galaxy Tab on the way

Updated | Mi 9 Lite & Mi CC9 receive stable Android 10 update globally

Google's Advanced Protection starts to prevent the side-loading of non-Play Store apps

The Redmi Note 9S is a re-branded Note 9 Pro for another market: new leak

Free software | To combat COVID-19, DH2i just made its enterprise-grade DxOdyssey “unVPN” free for all work from home employees

Xiaomi Mi A1 receives another update, but no Android 10 incoming

The Xiaomi Mi A3 receives a new underwhelming update

Khronos’ Vulkan ray-tracing extensions launch after Xbox Series X spec reveal: will leverage spare CPU cycles to maximize performance

Samsung discontinues its PlayGalaxy Link service

Xiaomi promises new Android 10 update for the Mi A2 Lite before the end of March; offers to fix units bricked by botched update too

Apple extremely wary about COVID-19 apps on the App Store

Android 10 is here for the Samsung Galaxy A40 and A80

Milestone time: There are one billion Windows 10 devices in the wild

LG launches the first Real 8K OLED TVs, but they'll really cost you

The Call of Duty series has made the list of best-selling Xbox/PS4 titles, with over 60 million units sold

Android 10 is not hitting the Redmi Note 8 this month

War Thunder 1.97 "Viking Fury" is live: full Swedish ground tech tree, two new locations, and more

LG's 4K UHD CineBeam projectors can now use Amazon Alexa

Realme 6 front camera can now record 120 fps slow motion video thanks to a new OTA update

The Android 10 rollout for the Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 has been delayed

Stable global Android 10 update finally arrives for the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro

A new PS4 firmware 6.20 kernel exploit is finally in the works

RCS support on Windows 10 PCs is coming to those with Samsung phones

The 2020 Motorola 'flagship' phone's waterfall display is possibly confirmed in a new leak

The Samsung Galaxy A11 is here, following a low-key debut

AMD obliterated from PassMark's single-thread performance chart as Intel claims top 34 places thanks to version 10 update

OnePlus announces the 7T and 7T Pro's first OxygenOS Open Beta

OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T to receive Android 10 in Q2 2020

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite picks up an unexpected update

Mozilla and KaiOS' new partnership may result in a better future for feature phones

Samsung prompts speculation that it could be bringing a third OS upgrade to the Galaxy S9 and Note 9

The Samsung Galaxy A21 may be on the way, according to a new leak

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro is still without an OS upgrade over a year after being released

Mi A2 Lite: Xiaomi halts Android 10 rollout for another of its Android One handsets amid claims that rolling back to Android 9.0 Pie causes system instabilities

The latest Firefox preview for Android introduces extension support

Apple Watch 6: a new leak may reveal some upcoming features

The OnePlus 7T Pro is declared the best smartphone by the GSMA

Firefox 74 rolls out: Facebook Container, DNS-over-HTTPS, and more

Rumour | Xiaomi Mi A3 to receive new stable Android 10 update by the end of the month

Vecnos teases an upcoming novel, ultra-compact 360-degree camera

The Pixel 4a will have a 60Hz refresh rate, according to its new near-full specs leak

The Samsung Galaxy M40 updates to Android 10

The Huawei P40 series' launch is set for later in March 2020

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro owners awake to another frustrating round of MIUI 11 updates

Updates galore: Honor updates ten devices to Android 10 courtesy of EMUI 10 and Magic UI 3.0 update

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 users will soon be enjoying MIUI 11 based on Android 10

The Mi A2 Lite Android 10 update is bricking phones

Rumor | The Motorola Edge+ will have a 108MP camera

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