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Mar 12, 2021
The Acer Aspire 5 A517 laptop in review. (Image source: Acer)

83% Acer Aspire 5 A517 laptop review: Attractive 17.3-incher with Tiger Lake CPU and MX350 GPU

Battleship with Tiger Lake. Acer offers a range of 14 to 17.3 inches in its Aspire 5 model series. The big A517 model scores points with an Intel i7-1165G7 and a GeForce MX350. Our review reveals how the all-rounder with its 43.9 cm display diagonal performs in practice.
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX350, 17.3", 2.2 kg
Marcus Schwarten, 12 Mar 2021 17:56
Xiaomi is expected to launch the Mi 11 Lite 5G in six colours. (Image source: Digital Chat Station)

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G colour and memory configuration options leaked as the mid-range device passes through the TENAA

The TENAA has certified the Mi 11 Lite 5G, bringing the upcoming mid-range smartphone even closer to release. Additionally, the device's colour and memory configurations have been leaked, including green, yellow and pink variants.
Alex Alderson, 12 Mar 2021 17:00
The new Tuxedo Book XP15 and XP17 laptops come with some expensive high-end options. (Image Source: 9to5Linux)

Tuxedo launches Book XP15 / XP17 Linux laptops with Nvidia RTX 3000 GPUs

The latest Linux-based laptops from Tuxedo offer quite a wide array of options when it comes to displays and GPUs. The i7-10870H CPU might not be the best solution when the AMD Ryzen 5000H are already available, but users can choose among RTX 3060 / 3070 / 3080 Max-Q GPU options plus 144 Hz / 300 Hz FHD IPS displays and even 4K OLED or IPS screens with 60 Hz refresh rates.
Bogdan Solca, 12 Mar 2021 15:39
It looks increasingly likely that a compact ZenFone will be arriving this year. (Image source: ASUS)

Leaked ASUS ZenFone 8 Mini specifications point to a 5.9-inch and 120 Hz OLED display with a Snapdragon 888 SoC

ASUS may have just released the ROG Phone 5, but there are signs that the company is gearing to announce the ZenFone 8 series. While it looks like the ZenFone 8 could have a 6.67-inch, it may be joined by a 5.9-inch model with a 120 Hz display. ASUS has reportedly equipped the so-called ZenFone 8 Mini with a Snapdragon 888 SoC, too.
Alex Alderson, 12 Mar 2021 15:04
AMD GPUs may be better than NVIDIA ones if you have a low-end CPU. (Image source: Forbes)

NVIDIA GeForce GPUs appear to be performing up to 30% worse than AMD Radeon GPUs when bottlenecked by older CPUs

High-end NVIDIA Turing and Ampere GPUs are not friends with older CPUs, according to new findings. Apparently, the likes of the RTX 3070 and RTX 3090 struggle so much when bottlenecked by a CPU that they performance worse than AMD RDNA 1 cards, such as the Radeon RX 5700 XT.
Alex Alderson, 12 Mar 2021 13:39
Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless Review - Strong ANC headphones with good sound

Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless Review - Strong ANC headphones with good sound

Classic upgrade. The Momentum 3 Wireless cannot deny its origins and has the concise design of its predecessor, but this has now been freshened up a bit. The interfaces are also modernized, but Sennheiser could have been a bit more generous with the audio codecs.
Daniel Schmidt, 12 Mar 2021 12:26
An x-ray of an iPhone 12 showing internal packaging including the battery. (Image: Creative Electron)

Apple patents point to larger batteries in future iPhones by eliminating wasted space and using anti-swelling tech

Two newly discovered Apple patents reveal how the company may be working to improve the battery life of its devices. One seeks to eliminate potential wasted space inside an iPhone while the other would utilize smart technologies to control battery swelling.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Mar 2021 11:07
Intel could be working on a Sapphire Rapids APU with Xe iGPU and HBM solution. (Image source: Moore's Law Is Dead/VisionTech - edited)

Intel to crush AMD with a 56-core Sapphire Rapids Xeon "Mega" APU with Xe graphics and HBM2E support - as long as Zen 4 doesn't smush Team Blue first

It’s been rumored that an Intel Sapphire Rapids team is seemingly working on producing a “mega” APU that could give AMD something to worry about if it is released. The Xeon APU could feature a four-chiplet configuration that would allow the inclusion of a dGPU-level Intel Xe graphics processor and HBM2E support.
Daniel R Deakin, 12 Mar 2021 10:26
Durabook S14I rugged laptop refreshed with Intel 11th gen Tiger Lake CPUs and GeForce GTX 1050 graphics (Source: Durabook)

Durabook S14I rugged laptop refreshed with Intel 11th gen Tiger Lake CPUs and GeForce GTX 1050 graphics

The manufacturer says the updated model is "a whole new level" in terms of performance while maintaining the military-grade durability and IP53 certification chassis design that its customers are familiar with.
Allen Ngo, 12 Mar 2021 07:58
Looking for a Dell XPS 13 alternative? The QLED Samsung Galaxy Book Ion with Core i7 CPU and 512 GB SSD is now down to just $799 USD (Source: Amazon)

Deal | Looking for a Dell XPS 13 alternative? The QLED Samsung Galaxy Book Ion with Core i7 CPU and 512 GB SSD is now down to just $799 USD

The 13.3-inch QLED HDR laptop is barely a year old and it's already marked down by quite a bit. The Samsung laptop rivals the XPS 13 in battery life, weight, display quality, ports, and more.
Allen Ngo, 12 Mar 2021 06:25
The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT's gaming prowess has been tested

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT gaming benchmarks surface online

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics card has pitted against its main competitors, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and RTX 3070. The AMD mid-ranger manages to best the RTX 3070 in only a handful of titles while managing to consistently remain ahead of the RTX 3060 Ti. However, the 6700 XT's raytracing performance leaves a lot to be desired, though.
Anil Satyanarayana, 12 Mar 2021 01:49
Rocket Lake-S Core i9-11900K can be up to 14% faster than the Core i9-10900K in gaming. (Image Source: Wccftech)

Questionable leak indicates Rocket Lake-S Core i9-11900K to be 8% to 14% faster than Core i9-10900K in gaming; Core i9 and Core i7 to come in five variants each

Specifications of the Intel 11th gen Core i7 and Core i9 Rocket Lake-S processors have leaked indicating a total of five SKUs each. The variants under each processor include K, KF, F, non-K, and T. A gaming comparison between the Core i9-11900K and the Core i9-10900K has also leaked indicating between 8% to 14% higher scores for the former depending on the title.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Mar 2021 01:29
The Beelink SEI8 is the cheaper of the company's two mini-PCs with the Core i5-8259U processor. (Image source: Beelink)

Beelink releases two mini-PCs with 28 W Intel processors, SO-DIMM RAM and NVMe SSDs

The Beelink SEI8 and Beelink GTI both feature the Core i5-8259U, a 28 W processor from Intel's Coffee Lake family. Both machines feature extensive I/O, PCIe NVMe SSDs and have 8 GB of RAM. The two mini-PCs are orderable now from Amazon, and Beelink is offering some hefty discounts for pre-orderers.
Alex Alderson, 12 Mar 2021 00:52
Raptor Lake will apparently be a refresh for the Alder Lake models. (Image Source: Gadget Tendency)

Leaked roadmap reveals details on Intel's Raptor Lake processors succeeding the Alder Lake family in 2022

The roadmap presented by VideoCardz looks to be a bit outdated since it shows Rocket Lake launching in 2020, but Intel sure seems determined to release a new CPU generation each year. In 2022, we should be getting the Raptor Lake family that includes desktop processors with improved caches for gaming and new vPro instruction sets, while the mobile SKUs will feature LPDDR5x support and DLVR tech for greater power savings.
Bogdan Solca, 12 Mar 2021 00:43
The Boxer-8253AI features an NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX single-board computer. (Image source: AAEON)

Boxer-8253AI: AAEON unveils a rugged and fanless mini-PC based on the NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX

AAEON has introduced the Boxer-8253AI, a mini-PC that it has based on the NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX. The Boxer-8253AI has a rugged design and is aimed at professional users.
Alex Alderson, 12 Mar 2021 00:37
The OnePlus Watch may arrive this month alongside the OnePlus 9 series. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Watch surfaces at Malaysian regulation authority ahead of its anticipated March 23 release

OnePlus may have only teased the OnePlus 9 Pro so far, but it is no secret that it is working on a smartwatch too. Now, the so-called OnePlus Watch has passed through SIRIM, the Malaysian regulation authority.
Alex Alderson, 12 Mar 2021 00:12
Mar 11, 2021
The new ROG Phone design. (Source: Asus)

Asus ROG Phone: a next generation allegedly surfaces right after the current 5 series' launch

The ROG Phone 5 has now descended on the Android gaming scene, with its super-powered Pro and Ultimate variants for good measure. However, a tech blog claims to have found what could be their successor on the Bluetooth SIG certification website already. Then again, the evidence of this unusually advanced leak is now nowhere to be found.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Mar 2021 23:14
The Mi 10S starts at just over US$500 in China. (Source: Xiaomi)

Mi 10S vs Mi 11: Figuring out which of Xiaomi's premium phones is best for you

Xiaomi launched its newest premium device, the Mi 10S, yesterday in China. The device looks to be a refreshed Mi 10 with a few updates and fans of the company may be wondering how it stacks up against the Mi 11 that was launched a few months ago.
Ricci Rox, 11 Mar 2021 22:29
The GMK NucBox2 is the successor to last year's much smaller NucBox. (Image source: GMK)

The GMK NucBox2 is now shipping with an Intel Core i5-8259U for US$489.99

The successor to last year's GMK NucBox is here and it is orderable for US$489.99. The GMK NucBox2 is not as small as its predecessor, but it features a more powerful Intel 8th Gen Core processor with an Iris Plus Graphics 655 integrated GPU. The machine can output to two 4K monitors simultaneously and has Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2021 22:02
Holy...trinity, ZTE...? (Source: Weibo)

ZTE Axon 30 Pro: new leaks hint at a "Trinity" of high-end cameras for the upcoming flagship smartphone

ZTE has already confirmed that it will launch the Axon 30 Pro 5G as its 2021 flagship Android smartphone. Its latest teaser for this device introduces a new "Trinity" tag-line, which apparently refers to its rear cameras. Therefore, they might consist of a triple array made up of identical (or very similar) high-end sensors.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Mar 2021 22:00
The NVIDIA CMP 30 HX is one of four crypto mining cards set to arrive this year. (Image source: Videocardz)

First pictures of NVIDIA's CMP 30HX mining graphics card leak

NVIDIA officially unveiled its suite of mining GPUs a few weeks ago, albeit without any pictures of what they look like. Now, Videocardz has leaked a CMP 30HX model produced by Gigabyte, which has a dual-fan design. As expected, NVIDIA has dispensed with any display connections, rendering the CMP 30 HX only useful for mining cryptocurrencies.
Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2021 21:52
The new RAM controllers integrated with the Rocket Lake CPUs look to be more limited compared to those found in the Ryzen 5000 CPUs from AMD(Image Source: HardweareLuxx)

Intel appears to artificially segment its new Rocket Lake desktop CPU lineup by limiting the memory controllers on non-i9K(F) SKUs

A reddit post explains why the Anandtech i7-11700K review may have presented poor results in most gaming and synthetic benchmarks. This could be due to Intel misleadingly advertising inferior stock settings for the RAM controllers on all SKUs below the i9-11900K(F).
Bogdan Solca, 11 Mar 2021 21:41
Wild Hunt is now playable via GeForce NOW. (Source: NVIDIA)

GeForce NOW adds streaming support for the GOG versions of four Witcher-series titles

Today (March 11, 2021) is a Thursday, which means it's time for new games in. the GeForce NOW library. This week, the streaming service has added 4 The Witcher-series games, which are, moreover, those of the GOG variety. Pascal's Wager (Definitive Edition) is another new entry on the cloud-gaming platform.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Mar 2021 21:09
The Xbox Game Pass just got a whole load of Bethesda games

Microsoft brings 20 new Bethesda games to Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass subscribers will be pleased to know that they will soon be able to play Bethesda classics such as Fallout 4, Skyrim, and Doom on the platform starting on March 12. A total of 20 games have been added to the platform, some of which will be available on PC, console and cloud.
Anil Satyanarayana, 11 Mar 2021 20:54
The TicWatch Pro S runs on an outdated Snapdragon Wear platform. (Image source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi unveils the TicWatch Pro S with a five-year-old Snapdragon Wear chipset

Mobvoi has introduced a successor to last year's TicWatch Pro 2020. Unfortunately, the company continues to use the Snapdragon Wear 2100 chipset, which should have long been retired. The TicWatch Pro S features 1 GB of RAM, 4 GB of storage and retails for US$259.99.
Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2021 19:50
HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 Review: A Spectre For Professionals

91% HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 Review: A Spectre For Professionals

Great convertible, aging processor. Like the HP Dragonfly or Spectre series, the EliteBook x360 1040 G7 is one of the sleekest laptops for its size and category. Internally, however, the old Intel 10th gen Comet Lake-U processor is holding back the system from performing as well as most of the latest Ultrabooks in the market.
Intel Core i7-10810U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.4 kg
Allen Ngo, 11 Mar 2021 18:49
More references to AMD Nashira GPUs have appeared online. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Nashira Summit, Nashira Point and Nashira Creek codenames leak with references to consumer gaming, Radeon Pro and a possible mobile variant mentioned

Another reference to an AMD Nashira Summit GPU has appeared online. This time, Nashira Summit has been joined by five Nashira Point codenames and one for Nashira Creek. At least two of the codenames imply Radeon Pro models, while Nashira Creek could be a new AMD mobile GPU. Nashira Point may be Navi 21 GPUs, though.
Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2021 18:44
The POCO X3 Pro may feature the irresistible combination of a Snapdragon 8xx SoC and a 120 Hz AMOLED display but for an affordable price. (Image source: Xiaomi)

POCO X3 Pro outed with a Snapdragon 860 SoC, a 5,160 mAh battery and a 120 Hz AMOLED display; Xiaomi could be re-using components from the Redmi Note 10 series

Xiaomi has packed the POCO X3 Pro full of high-end components, if a new leak is to be believed. Apparently, the POCO X3 Pro will have a Snapdragon 860 SoC, a 120 Hz AMOLED display and a 5,160 mAh battery. The POCO X3 Pro is thought to have four cameras too, although none will support OIS.
Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2021 18:33
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

2560 Ampere cores @ 1222MHz, 128 Bit GDDR6 @ 12000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU graphics card for Notebooks.
The new Find X3. (Source: OPPO)

The Snapdragon 870-powered OPPO Find X3 is here, but it's also exclusive to the Chinese market

Today, (March 11, 2021) OPPO has unveiled its Find X3 Pro, X3 Neo and X3 Lite, complete with European pricing. This might leave some consumers wondering where the vanilla X3 went during all this. Well, it does exist, and has the same high-end display and cameras as the Pro, but is only available to pre-order in China.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Mar 2021 15:30
WDC PC SN530 SDBPTPZ-512G SSD Benchmarks

WDC PC SN530 SDBPTPZ-512G SSD Benchmarks

M.2 2230
WDC PC SN530 SDBPTPZ-512G drive specs and benchmarks
The RX 6700 XT has shown up in a few early benchmarks. (Image source: AMD)

Initial AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT benchmarks appear online as ASUS registers the RX 6700 with 12 GB of VRAM at the EEC

Benchmark data for the Radeon RX 6700 XT has been published online ahead of the card's launch next week. It seems that AMD still plans to release the RX 6700 though and with 12 GB of VRAM instead of 6 GB.
Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2021 14:59
Blackview A80

69% Blackview A80 Smartphone Review - Cell phone for little money

Too low a poker game? The Blackview A series is aimed at those who only want to spend very little money on a smartphone. The Blackview A80 comes with Android 10 Go, very little memory, but at least four camera lenses to the buyer. A good offer?
Mediatek MT6737, ARM Mali-T720, 6.21", 180 g
Florian Schmitt, 11 Mar 2021 14:46
Oppo has launched two new mid-range smartphones as a part of the Find X3 series

Oppo Find X3 Neo and Find X3 Lite launched as low-cost Find X3 Pro alternatives

Oppo's newly-launched Find X3 Neo and Find X3 Lite are low-cost alternatives to the costlier Pro model. They come with FHD+ OLED screens clocked at 90Hz, quad rear cameras, support for 65W fast charging, and more. Both phones will be up for pre-order starting March 18, with sales starting on April 1.
Anil Satyanarayana, 11 Mar 2021 14:30
The Oppo Find X3 Pro is finally here with some impressive specifications

Oppo Find X3 Pro launched with QHD+ 120Hz AMOLED screen, 50MP quad-rear cameras, Snapdragon 888 SoC, and more

Oppo's first flagship smartphone of 2021 is finally here in the form of the Oppo Find X3 Pro. Some of its specifications include a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED screen clocked at 120Hz, four rear cameras, a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging, and more. It will be available for pre-order on March 18 for EUR 1,149 (US$1,275)
Anil Satyanarayana, 11 Mar 2021 13:27
Oppo Find X3 Lite smartphone review: Fast mid-ranger with a 90 Hz OLED panel and a 65-watt power adapter

83% Oppo Find X3 Lite smartphone review: Fast mid-ranger with a 90 Hz OLED panel and a 65-watt power adapter

New player. Oppo is still a relatively unknown player in Germany, but it's already number 4 in global smartphone sales after Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi. This means that the Chinese manufacturer is doing quite a lot right from the customer's point of view. We will find out in our review whether that is also the case with the Find X3 Lite, the smallest model from Oppo's new flagship family.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, Adreno 620, 6.43", 172 g
Manuel Masiero, 11 Mar 2021 13:15
Android One and a dedicated Google Assistant button are all that separate the Nokia 5.4 from the rest of the mid-range competition.

The latest Android One smartphone from HMD Global, Nokia 5.4, shows how not to do product maintenance

The Nokia 5.4 is a rather unusual update of the Nokia 5.3. Usually, new smartphones are faster and bigger than the predecessor, but the latest mid-range smartphone from HMD Global is not…
Marcus Herbrich, 11 Mar 2021 13:07
MKBHD has already got his hands on the OnePlus 9 Pro and has offered a look at its Pro camera mode. (Image source: MKBHD)

OnePlus showcases OnePlus 9 Pro camera samples as OnePlus 9 series marketing images leak

OnePlus has unveiled yet more camera specifications about the OnePlus 9 series. However, leaked marketing renders suggest that OnePlus has used a plastic frame on the OnePlus 9. The OnePlus 9 will have a flat display though, unlike the curved OnePlus 9 Pro.
Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2021 12:49
Rakhmatulin's invention is effectively the Terminator for mosquitos (Image source: filmstories.co.uk)

Terrifying Raspberry Pi-powered AI mosquito-killing laser gives off serious Terminator vibes

Russian PhD student Ildar Rakhmatulin devised a terrifying mosquito-killing solution that pairs a Raspberry Pi, a 1W laser, and an AI neural network capable of identifying and eliminating mosquitos.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 11 Mar 2021 10:12
An all-AMD laptop with Zen 3 CPU and RDNA 2 GPU architectures could be on the cards for 2021. (Image source: Dell (G5 15)/AMD - edited)

AMD Radeon RX 6600M GPU joins surprising choice of Ryzen 5000 CPU as gaming benchmark leak hints at upcoming Zen 3/RDNA 2 laptop

An AMD Radeon RX 6600M has been spotted as part of the hardware configuration for a device apparently being tested on a well-known gaming benchmark. Not only does this seemingly confirm the RX 6600M should be coming soon, but the GPU also appears alongside a surprising Ryzen 5000 CPU that hints at a Zen 3/RDNA 2 laptop in the works for 2021.
Daniel R Deakin, 11 Mar 2021 09:52
Schenker XMG Core 15 (Tongfang GM5NG0O) in review: A lot of performance with moderate emissions

Schenker XMG Core 15 (2021): Power Limits and TGP can be configured

The Schenker XMG Core 15 brings all modern computer games smoothly onto the responsive screen (WQHD, IPS, 165 Hz). This is complemented by an NVMe SSD, 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), and decent battery life. The new Control Center provides extensive options to adjust the performance of the APU and GPU.
Sascha Mölck, 11 Mar 2021 04:49
Samsung teases its next Unpacked Event. (Source: YouTube)

Samsung announces a new Galaxy Awesome Unpacked event set for March 17, 2021

Samsung has never conducted an "Awesome" Unpacked Event before - however, it now seems that is going to change in 2021. The inaugural edition of this kind of launch will take place via YouTube on March 17. It is thought to introduce at least 1 new member of the Galaxy A series to the world.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Mar 2021 00:00
Mar 10, 2021
This is what the Huawei P50 Pro's rear panel could look like

New leak portrays the Huawei P50 Pro's rear panel in an entirely new light

Some new Huawei P50 Pro renders have emerged online, thanks to @OnLeaks. It shows two ultra-large camera cutouts, one of which could likely be the 50MP Sony IMX 800 sensor. The leak also tells us that the smartphone will come with a 6.7-inch screen, two speakers, and an IR blaster.
Anil Satyanarayana, 10 Mar 2021 23:47
The new Insta360 GO 2. (Source:Insta360 )

Insta360 launches its 360 GO 2 micro-camera for action, blogging or perhaps more

Insta360's freshly-debuted GO 2 miniature camera is a considerable upgrade over its first generation, not the least in its design and function. Its case still doubles as a battery-pack, but can now also act as a remote control and a tripod. It also has more field-of-view options and storage, as well as a new FlowState stabilization clip mode.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Mar 2021 23:25
A good chunk of the Ubisoft game library could come to Xbox Game Pass soon

Xbox Game Pass to get several Ubisoft games by the end of the year, according to an industry insider

Xbox insider Shpeshal Ed says that several Bethesda games will be available on Xbox Game Pass. We're probably looking at UPlay+ integration with Microsoft's subscription services, which is expected to cost US$5 extra. This is expected to happen by the end of 2021.
Anil Satyanarayana, 10 Mar 2021 22:33
75 W vs. 130 W TGP GeForce RTX 3060 laptop: The performance gap isn't as wide as many were expecting (Image source: CUKUSA)

75 W vs. 130 W TGP GeForce RTX 3060 laptop: The performance gap isn't as wide as many were expecting

The performance gap is definitely there, but it's nothing that we haven't seen before from previous generation Max-Q and non Max-Q designs. Gamers will see about 15 to 20 percent slower performance if jumping from a 130 W GeForce RTX 3060 GPU to the 75 W version.
Allen Ngo, 10 Mar 2021 22:11
The POCO X3 Pro will probably arrive on March 30. (Image source: Nasi Lemak Tech)

POCO X3 Pro launch teased for March 30; starting price tipped for €250

POCO's first 'Pro' smartphone of 2021 is set to arrive on March 30, the company has teased. The device is expected to launch in three colours and two configurations for up to €300.
Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2021 20:52
Xiaomi is looking for Mi Pilot testers for another 21 smartphones. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi announces Mi Pilot testing program for MIUI 12.5 on 21 devices

Xiaomi has started recruiting another batch of pilot testers for MIUI 12.5. The program is open for 21 recent smartphones, including the Mi 11, Mi 10, Mi 9, Mi 9 SE, the Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi Note 8 Pro and the Redmi Note 9T, among others.
Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2021 20:14
The LG Wing will remain on Android 10 until the end of 2021, at least in Germany. (Image source: LG)

LG does nothing to dispel its terrible reputation for delivering updates with its latest Android 11 roadmap

LG has published another Android 11 roadmap, this time for Germany. Only two devices, the Velvet 5G and G8X will receive the OS upgrade before Q3 2021. Additionally, the LG Wing must wait until Q4 2021 at the earliest for Android 11, which will be long after Google releases Android 12.
Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2021 19:58
The Mi Mix 3 may be out of luck when it comes to an official Android 11 update. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Mi Mix 3 may have been overlooked by Xiaomi for Android 11 after one OS upgrade

Xiaomi has a good record for updating its smartphones, but that record does not stretch to the Mi Mix 3. Unfortunately, it seems that the device has been bypassed for an Android 11 upgrade too, despite being released on Android 9.0 Pie.
Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2021 19:24

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