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Optoma launches a 240Hz 4K home theater projector

The Optoma UHD50X is a new projector rated for images of a 4K UHD resolution and a refresh rate of up to 240 hertz (Hz). It also has a brightness of 3400 ANSI lumens and is HDR10- and HLG-compatible. This new projector also has a ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Mar 2020 19:38

HTC's latest phone, the Wildfire R70. (Source: HTC)

HTC's February 2020 earnings report is a potentially somber read

HTC has released an outline of its latest earnings. This performance pertains to February 2020, and shows that the company's revenues are down nearly 33% year-on-year (YoY). Similarly, the OEM's total revenues have decreased by ~4...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Mar 2020 15:59

SETI@home Water World custom graphics interface (Source: SETI@home graphics)

Two-decade old SETI@home project going down at the end of the month

This might have passed under the radar of many people, but the fact that the volunteer computing part of the 21-year-old SETI@home project will go into hibernation is quite big news, especially since this amazing effort did not ma...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Mar 2020 14:25

Android 10 lands for the Mi A2 Lite. (Source: Mi)

Android 10 is now available for the Mi A2 Lite, but you probably should wait

After months of delays, Xiaomi is finally releasing the Android 10 update to owners of the Mi A2 Lite. The Android 10 rollout for the Mi A3 has been a proper shambles, however, so the company appears to be taking some precautions ...

Ricci Rox, 09 Mar 2020 11:44

Realme teases the X50 Pro's next launch. (Source: Realme)

The Realme X50 Pro 5G's internal storage may go up to 512GB on its Chinese-market debut

Realme has announced that it will launch its 5G-enabled flagship phone, the X50 Pro, in China on March 12, 2020. The OEM has also had the device approved for sale in this market by TENAA. The resulting leak reveals the possibility...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Mar 2020 18:58

The Galaxy M20 may be replaced soon. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | The Samsung Galaxy M21 has an Indian launch date

The Samsung Galaxy M20's 2020 successor may have popped up in an earlier leak. Now, an Indian media outlet claims to have uncovered its launch date. It also asserts that the M21 will represent a step upward in terms of certain spe...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Mar 2020 18:15

The HTC U11 Life is IP67-certified for water and dust protection. (Image source: HTC)

HTC U11 Life starts receiving Android 10 update as part of the Android One program

While there are still flagship devices out there waiting to receive an update to Android 10 it seems that the midrange HTC U11 Life can now be counted as one of the smartphones that has actually started receiving the latest operat...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Mar 2020 08:03

The Poco F1 features LiquidCool Technology. (Image source: POCO)

Pocophone F1 Android 10 update starts rolling out to the wider public

It seems a stable release of Android 10 has started arriving on Pocophone F1 smartphones around the world. Xiaomi had some issues with the software a few weeks ago, with numerous bugs preventing a wider rollout of the latest OS. H...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Mar 2020 07:17

An up-to-date OnePlus 8 render. (Source: OnLeaks/CashKaro)

The OnePlus 8 may launch through both T-Mobile and Verizon

A prior leak suggested that OnePlus would sell an upcoming phone, the 8, through the US carrier Verizon. Now, an analysis of code in this OEM's launcher for Android appears to back this up. It also points to a T-Mobile SKU of the ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Mar 2020 20:06

The new Casio EDIFICE ECB10. (Source: Casio)

Casio's latest EDIFICE watches have a full-time smartphone link

Casio has released analog watches that can use Bluetooth before. However, it claims that the most recent models with this feature are updated in that they stay connected to a phone on a more consistent basis. These new EDIFICE var...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Mar 2020 19:16

Huawei may offer greater cuts of app revenue to developers, if for a limited time only

Huawei is currently compelled to generate its own in-house alternative to the Google Play Store - and to this platform's developer-side ecosystem in turn. Accordingly, it has publicly released details on the percentages app makers...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Mar 2020 16:30

The Samsung Galaxy A30. (Source: NashvilleChatter)

The Samsung Galaxy A31 is now officially a Bluetooth device

There is now evidence that Samsung is readying multiple new Galaxy A-series smartphones for launch at this point. The latest of these is the A31, or SM-A315F/DS. This device has been approved by the Bluetooth Special Interest Grou...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Mar 2020 15:34

The Galaxy A40 may be getting a successor soon. (Source: Samsung)

Update | The Samsung Galaxy A41 may be ready to join its 2020 siblings soon

The Samsung Galaxy A series of smartphones appears to have gotten off to a good start this year with the launch of the A71 and A51. Now, it seems that they may soon be joined by the A41. A new leak suggests that this phone will be...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Mar 2020 15:03

The concept PS5 user interface has an immersive aesthetic. (Image source: Paweł Durczok)

Sony should have a look at this terrific PlayStation 5 user interface concept video before making any final UI decisions

A product designer has published his visual ideas for the PlayStation 5’s user interface, and they have been met with an overwhelmingly positive response. Although some have commented about the PS4/Xbox influences, the PS5 UI conc...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Mar 2020 12:55

It has been a rocky start for the Mi A3 on Android 10. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 starts receiving a fixed version of Android 10 amid warnings of rolling back to Android 9.0 Pie causing errors and defects

Reports are that Xiaomi has fixed the bugs that affected last weekend's Android 10 upgrade for the Mi A3. However, the company also warns that rolling back to Android 9.0 Pie from Android 10 can cause system instabilities, which i...

Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2020 17:14

Android 10 is the Mi Mix 3's first OS upgrade. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Mi Mix 3 finally receives Android 10 globally, its first OS upgrade

Android 10 on the Mi Mix 3 has been a long time coming, with Xiaomi first releasing a beta build for the device way back in October. While the company issued Android 10 for Chinese handsets in January, the rest of the world has ha...

Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2020 16:57

Huawei released the original P20 Lite in March 2018. (Image source: Huawei)

Rumour | Huawei fuels speculation that it has binned the P20 Lite after one software update, and thousands of people are not happy about it

It seems that the P20 Lite may forever remain on EMUI 9.1. Android 10 and EMUI 10 are not on the way despite the P20 Lite only having received one OS upgrade. Unsurprisingly, fans and owners of the device are unhappy about the new...

Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2020 13:08

TCL has revealed new product lines for 2020. (Source: TCL)

TCL introduces its new "Quantum Dot Pro" TVs

TCL has launched new TVs for 2020, which are divided into 3 series: V8, C8 and P9, which also have their own additional marketing monikers and specific enhancements or use-cases. They are quantum-dot panels, some of which also hav...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2020 17:48

Xiaomi released the Redmi Note 7 Pro just over a year ago. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Android 10 hits the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

Android 10 is here for the Redmi Note 7 Pro. We would recommend holding off for the time being though, as the build will likely contain a few bugs. The first Android 10 build for the Redmi Note 7 Pro comes just a few days after Xi...

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2020 17:59

Dark mode for WhatsApp is now available. (Image Source: WhatsApp)

Hello Darkness: WhatsApp dark mode now rolling out globally to Android and iOS users

WhatsApp is globally rolling out dark mode for Android and iOS users after more than a month of beta testing. The Facebook-owned company says that dark mode is designed to lower eye strain in low light environments. While iOS user...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Mar 2020 16:17

Google I/O 2020 has been officially cancelled. (Source: Google)

Google cancels I/0 2020 over coronavirus

Google has officially canceled Google I/O 2020 due to coronavirus concerns. As with cancellations of other events, it is a significant blow as it is the annual software showcase for the company that also usually features some hard...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Mar 2020 10:51

Not all versions of the Mi 9 Lite/Mi CC9 have been upgraded to Android 10. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and Mi CC9 receive conflicting MIUI 11 updates

The Mi 9 Lite may be treated as the lesser of the Mi 9 series, but even it has now received Android 10 builds of MIUI 11. Not all handsets have, that is. On the contrary, some are remaining on Android 9.0 Pie for the time being, a...

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2020 00:15

A screenshot that may support impending aptX for the Sony TWS earbuds. (Credit: WalkmanBlog)

Update | A new leak points to an upgrade to aptX HD for the Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds

The Sony WF-1000XM3s are widely regarded as some of the best TWS earbuds out there. However, they do have some discrepancies, one of which is the absence of Qualcomm's aptX HD Bluetooth codec. A new leak suggests that this is to b...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Mar 2020 20:22

Another juicy leaked detail about the new Red Magic phone. (Source: Weibo)

The AnTuTu score record is broken in 2020 again, this time by the Nubia Red Magic 5G

The Red Magic 5G is Nubia's upcoming 2020 gaming phone. It is slated to get a 144Hz display, the Snapdragon 865 SoC and up to 16GB of RAM. The OEM has also showed off its AnTuTu benchmarking score, which knocks that of the Black S...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Mar 2020 19:54

The OnePlus Snowbot game will start soon. (Source: OnePlus)

Meet OnePlus' "special project", the 5G Snowbot

OnePlus has revealed the non-phone-related new device it has been working on: the OnePlus Snowbot. There are apparently several of these robots, which will be used to play games in which they fire 120 miles per hour (mph) snowball...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Mar 2020 18:58

The Mi A3 will receive a working version of Android 10, eventually. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi to re-release Android 10 for the Mi A3 "as soon as possible"

It has not been a good few days for Xiaomi, at least concerning the Mi A3 anyway. Having botched the device's Android 10 update the company now claims that it is working to re-release the OS upgrade "as soon as possible". Convince...

Alex Alderson, 03 Mar 2020 16:52

The Android 10 rollout for the Mi A3 has been a mess. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Fingerprint scanner not working on your Xiaomi Mi A3 after upgrading to Android 10? There is a workaround

The Android 10 rollout for the Mi A3 has been catastrophic, with Xiaomi pulling the initial build just a few days after unexpectedly releasing it over the weekend. If you are one of the unlucky few to have upgraded your Mi A3 to A...

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2020 21:25

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

Rumour | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 spotted running MIUI 12 and Android 11 on Geekbench

While the Redmi Note 7 is yet to receive Android 10 builds of MIUI 11, someone may have been trying out MIUI 12 on one unit. Spotted on Geekbench, the rogue Redmi Note 7 claims to be running Android 11, currently known as Android ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2020 21:14

Cheetah Mobile's apps can no longer be downloaded on the Play Store. (Source: Cheetah Mobile)

Google announces the removal of about 600 apps from the Play Store

Google has released a blog post explaining why nearly 600 apps have just been removed from Android's Play Store. These apps were deemed guilty of "mobile ad fraud", which contravenes the Mountain View giant's policies. The apps in...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Mar 2020 18:24

Xiaomi discontinues the Android 10 rollout for the Mi A3 after heavy bug complaints

Xiaomi released Android 10 for the Mi A3 yesterday. As is becoming a theme with Xiaomi's Android One OS updates, however, the build was extremely buggy, and the company has now chosen to pull the update entirely.

Ricci Rox, 02 Mar 2020 16:53

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite new update details (Source: SamMobile)

Samsung updates the S10 Lite in India with 60 fps UHD video recording and camera app stability improvements

The new software for the Galaxy S10 Lite has just reached Samsung's handsets in India. Labeled G770FXXU2ATB2 and with a size of around 416 MB, the firmware update includes the security patch dated February 1, a new video recording...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Mar 2020 16:30

Some PS5 owners will be hoping for improved web-browsing performance. (Image source: @xTHAFINESTx)

What many future PS5 owners really want is an improved web browser for accessing Pornhub

There will be many console fans excited about the various features that the PS5 will offer: Backwards compatibility is already being feted as particularly enticing. However, there seems to be a growing movement of potential future...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Mar 2020 10:14

Products such as Xiaomi's Mi Band remained popular in India at the end of 2019. (Source: Banggood)

Xiaomi is found to have led the Indian smart-band market in 2019

IDC India has released its report on the wearables market in this country for the last quarter of 2019 (4Q2019). It reveals that the 'audio' category of these electronics had the highest share for that period, overtaking band-type...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Mar 2020 22:43

Self-driving cars could become more acceptable through improved camera tech. (Source: GSA)

A Korean research group claims to have improved camera calibration for self-driving vehicles

Cars that are capable of autonomous driving are often touted as the future. However, their actual ability to do so through perceiving the real world in 3D with sufficient accuracy is still in development. A new research paper publ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Mar 2020 20:54

The Realme 6 series may look like this. (Source: Weibo)

The Realme 6 and 6 Pro's SoCs may have been confirmed in new leaks

The Realme 6 and 6 Pro are upcoming phones with the potential to bring new quad cameras and 30W charging to the cost-effective end of the Indian market. They are currently rumored to be powered by the MediaTek Helio G90 and Snapdr...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Mar 2020 19:34

A new 5G phone, the Vivo Z6, is now up for pre-order

The Z6 is the OEM Vivo's new Snapdragon 765G-powered phone. As such, it comes with dual-mode 5G in addition to 6-8GB of RAM, 44W charging and a headphone jack. It has been released onto the Chinese market via its maker's own websi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Mar 2020 19:00

Bugs galore | The Mi A3 finally receives the Android 10 update

After months of promises and rumors, the Mi A3 is finally receiving the much-awaited Android 10 update. The OTA weighs in as a 1.3 GB download and brings all the typical Android 10 features. The update, however, appears to be a ra...

Ricci Rox, 01 Mar 2020 08:16

Casio upgrades the PRO TREK connected watch series with titanium variants

Casio has announced the release of titanium-cased versions of its PRO TREK outdoor watch line-up. They are also Bluetooth devices that feature Smartphone Link, which allows them to connect to the wearer's mobile device. This allow...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Feb 2020 18:11

The Realme Band's color options. (Source: Realme)

Realme's first wearable is a smart band that will launch in India soon

Realme has been connected with an inaugural wearable for a while. This product is, as it turns out, of the fitness-tracker variety. It is set to launch on March 5, 2020 in the Indian market. Accordingly, this smart device has 9 "s...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Feb 2020 17:40

The Galaxy A41 may look like this. (Source: OnLeaks/PriceBaba)

The Samsung Galaxy A41 is possibly captured in new renders

OnLeaks has just released a new set of renders for the (probably) upcoming Samsung Galaxy A41. They suggest that it may have a front panel much like that of its predecessor. However, with its triple cameras in a rectangular module...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Feb 2020 17:10

This build may not be available to all Mi A3 handsets OTA initially. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi A3 receives an unexpected update

While Xiaomi is still yet to announce when the Mi A3 will receive Android 10, a build containing the OS upgrade has gone live. The update, which can be downloaded now, brings other optimisations besides Android 10 to the Mi A3 too...

Alex Alderson, 29 Feb 2020 15:35

The much-awaited Widevine DRM L1 certification is here. (Source: AndroidPit)

Stable global Android 10 update arrives for the Redmi Note 8 Pro

Rejoice, Redmi Note 8 Pro owners around the world; Android 10 is here for you! The global Android 10-based MIUI 11 update is now rolling out to the Redmi Note 8 Pro. It doubles up as the February security patch and introduces Wide...

Ricci Rox, 29 Feb 2020 08:41

The Honor 8X was released in 2018. (Source: Huawei)

EMUI 10 global rollout for the Honor 8X kicks off

Slowly but surely, Huawei is now rolling out the Android 10-based EMUI 10 update to Honor 8X owners around the globe, with users of the phone across Europe and Asia confirming receipt of the update. This will also be the last OS u...

Ricci Rox, 28 Feb 2020 20:49

Xiaomi started upgrading the Redmi Note 8 Pro to Android 10 last month, albeit only in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 8 Pro: Another update goes live for Xiaomi's mid-range smartphone, but it won't bring Android 10 to most handsets

While it has been almost two months since Xiaomi brought Android 10 to the Redmi Note 8 Pro, most handsets remain on Android 9.0 Pie. Now, the device that DxOMark described as having a limited dynamic range, has received another A...

Alex Alderson, 28 Feb 2020 20:33

The Android One does not necessarily guarantee faster, or two-years worth of, OS updates. (Image source: Digital Trends)

Weekend Discussion | The Android One program is a shambles, and here's why

Originally sold by Google as providing "faster access to the latest Android OS updates", the Android One program is proving just as fragmented as the rest of the Android ecosystem. With multiple eligible devices still waiting for ...

Alex Alderson, 28 Feb 2020 18:40

AMD's Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition has a new update. (Source: AMD)

AMD releases a new Radeon Adrenalin 2020 Edition update

AMD has announced the latest version of its Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition. This update (v20.2.2) is described as "optional", yet also purports to bring a long list of bug and issue fixes. They include problems such as han...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Feb 2020 17:44

NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 442.50 - What's New (Source: GeForce Experience app)

NVIDIA's GeForce Game Ready Driver 442.50 comes with ARK: Genesis support and more

Released yesterday, the latest Game Ready driver package from NVIDIA comes with optimizations for Apex Legends Season 4, Tom Clancy's The Division 2: Warlords of New York, ARK: Genesis, as well as support for two G-SYNC-compatible...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2020 16:58

The black OPPO Watch also has a new band in this leak. (Source: Weibo via IndiaShopps)

The latest OPPO Watch leak hints at Wear OS and one of its case/band variants

OPPO has already let it be known that it will launch its first ever smartwatch soon, and that it has taken profound design cues from Apple. However, the OEM has yet to mention anything about the new wearable's software. A well-kno...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Feb 2020 16:47

The new SOL REPUBLIC Amps Air +. (Source: SOL REPUBLIC)

SOL REPUBLIC's 3rd-gen TWS earbuds upgrade to ANC and USB type C charging

The Amps Air + are the latest TWS earbuds from SOL REPUBLIC. They are the brand's first such product with active noise cancellation (ANC). These new Amps also now feature a slimmer case with USB type C charging, which can deliver ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Feb 2020 16:22

Android 10 descends for the Samsung Galaxy A50s and A30

The Galaxy A50s and Galaxy A30 are currently receiving their Android 10-based One UI 2.0 updates. The update to both phones double up as the February security patch, and has now been confirmed by users in Asia.

Ricci Rox, 28 Feb 2020 15:47

Software

Optoma launches a 240Hz 4K home theater projector

HTC's February 2020 earnings report is a potentially somber read

Two-decade old SETI@home project going down at the end of the month

Android 10 is now available for the Mi A2 Lite, but you probably should wait

The Realme X50 Pro 5G's internal storage may go up to 512GB on its Chinese-market debut

Rumor | The Samsung Galaxy M21 has an Indian launch date

HTC U11 Life starts receiving Android 10 update as part of the Android One program

Pocophone F1 Android 10 update starts rolling out to the wider public

The OnePlus 8 may launch through both T-Mobile and Verizon

Casio's latest EDIFICE watches have a full-time smartphone link

Huawei may offer greater cuts of app revenue to developers, if for a limited time only

The Samsung Galaxy A31 is now officially a Bluetooth device

Update | The Samsung Galaxy A41 may be ready to join its 2020 siblings soon

Sony should have a look at this terrific PlayStation 5 user interface concept video before making any final UI decisions

The Xiaomi Mi A3 starts receiving a fixed version of Android 10 amid warnings of rolling back to Android 9.0 Pie causing errors and defects

The Mi Mix 3 finally receives Android 10 globally, its first OS upgrade

Rumour | Huawei fuels speculation that it has binned the P20 Lite after one software update, and thousands of people are not happy about it

TCL introduces its new "Quantum Dot Pro" TVs

Android 10 hits the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

Hello Darkness: WhatsApp dark mode now rolling out globally to Android and iOS users

Google cancels I/0 2020 over coronavirus

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and Mi CC9 receive conflicting MIUI 11 updates

Update | A new leak points to an upgrade to aptX HD for the Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds

The AnTuTu score record is broken in 2020 again, this time by the Nubia Red Magic 5G

Meet OnePlus' "special project", the 5G Snowbot

Xiaomi to re-release Android 10 for the Mi A3 "as soon as possible"

Fingerprint scanner not working on your Xiaomi Mi A3 after upgrading to Android 10? There is a workaround

Rumour | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 spotted running MIUI 12 and Android 11 on Geekbench

Google announces the removal of about 600 apps from the Play Store

Xiaomi discontinues the Android 10 rollout for the Mi A3 after heavy bug complaints

Samsung updates the S10 Lite in India with 60 fps UHD video recording and camera app stability improvements

What many future PS5 owners really want is an improved web browser for accessing Pornhub

Xiaomi is found to have led the Indian smart-band market in 2019

A Korean research group claims to have improved camera calibration for self-driving vehicles

The Realme 6 and 6 Pro's SoCs may have been confirmed in new leaks

A new 5G phone, the Vivo Z6, is now up for pre-order

Bugs galore | The Mi A3 finally receives the Android 10 update

Casio upgrades the PRO TREK connected watch series with titanium variants

Realme's first wearable is a smart band that will launch in India soon

The Samsung Galaxy A41 is possibly captured in new renders

Xiaomi Mi A3 receives an unexpected update

Stable global Android 10 update arrives for the Redmi Note 8 Pro

EMUI 10 global rollout for the Honor 8X kicks off

Redmi Note 8 Pro: Another update goes live for Xiaomi's mid-range smartphone, but it won't bring Android 10 to most handsets

Weekend Discussion | The Android One program is a shambles, and here's why

AMD releases a new Radeon Adrenalin 2020 Edition update

NVIDIA's GeForce Game Ready Driver 442.50 comes with ARK: Genesis support and more

The latest OPPO Watch leak hints at Wear OS and one of its case/band variants

SOL REPUBLIC's 3rd-gen TWS earbuds upgrade to ANC and USB type C charging

Android 10 descends for the Samsung Galaxy A50s and A30

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