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The latest leaks indicate that the Mi A2 Lite is also getting an update. (Source: Kimovil)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 saga continues: Latest rumor hints at 2 variants with different CPUs

Various leaks have indicated that Xiaomi's Mi Ax series will be updated soon. Some leaks have also suggested that this year's iteration will be a rebrand of the OEM's new quasi-premium, youth-oriented Mi CC9e. However, the freshes...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Jul 2019 18:48

How eSIMs differ from conventional SIMs. (Source: Deutsche Telekom)

eSIM-enabled device shipments are now thought to approach 2 billion by 2025

The latest market analysis indicates that the volume of eSIM-enabled device shipments reached 384 million last year. The resulting projections suggest that this figure will grow to about 2 billion over the next 6 years. Smartphone...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Jul 2019 23:51

The Nest Hello doorbell may gain the ability to protect against parcel theft soon. (Source: PCMag.com)

Nest Hello doorbell to get delivery-monitoring update

The Nest Hello device is a smart doorbell with an inbuilt camera. A leak concerning a software update for this product has found that it may gain the ability to detect when a package has been delivered. This code may also allow fo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Jul 2019 20:18

Ticwatch Pro LTE now available, will activate via Verizon

Mobvoi has unveiled a new, LTE-enabled version of the Ticwatch Pro. This wearable has most of the specs of its original variant, including its innovative battery-saving dual display. On the other hand, the LTE model is enhanced wi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Jul 2019 19:06

The Xiaomi Mi TV 4A now has a preliminary update to Android Pie. (Source: Digit)

An early-access build of Android Pie for the Xiaomi Mi TV 4A is now available

Those who own the Mi TV 4A can now apply for a kind of Android Pie beta-test. Xiaomi is working on what it calls an 'early-access build' for this 32- or 43-inch device, and is currently inviting users to install and test it. The 4...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Jul 2019 18:28

Spotify Lite is far easier on a phone's memory compared to the regular vision. (Source: Spotify)

Spotify launches a Lite version of its app for Android

The ability to use Spotify on your phone may be restricted in terms of the storage it can take up. The new Lite version of this Android app, however, takes up about a tenth of the space compared to the regular download. It also ha...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Jul 2019 17:46

Cartooned mod for StarCraft Remastered (Source: Blizzard Shop)

StarCraft Remastered goes all cartoonish thanks to the Cartooned mod

If the two-year-old StarCraft: Remastered was not enough to draw the attention of the hardcore fans of Blizzard's iconic title that was released at the end of March 1998, the Cartooned mod might make them finally pay attention to ...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Jul 2019 15:01

Android Q presents this notification if you have gesture controls enabled and switch to a third-party launcher. (Image source: u/Charizarlslie)

Android Q nerfs gesture navigation if you use a third-party launcher

Android Q is nearly upon us, bringing with it a slew of changes and refinements. Beta 5 has started rolling out too, but it seemingly confirms that gesture navigation controls will not work with third-party launchers. The slow-mar...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jul 2019 21:43

GPU as a Service could make an increasingly strong market. (Source: ZDNet)

The GPU-as-a-Service market is projected to grow to 10x its current value by 2025

GPU as a Service involves offering access to the functions of an advanced, dedicated or powerful GPU set-up from a remote location. It is increasingly prominent in cloud and AI applications. The latest market research indicates th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Jul 2019 20:24

It seems that a new version of the Galaxy A50 is on the way. (Source: MySmartPrice)

New Samsung Galaxy A-series variant spotted in online leaks, almost exactly resembles A50

A Samsung phone with an unfamiliar model number has appeared on the Geekbench testing database. It is described as having 4GB of RAM and being powered by the Exynos 9610 SoC - as is the Galaxy A50, which was released some time ago...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Jul 2019 19:10

Over 50% of survey-takers believe that overly influential tech groups need breaking up. (Source: Insurance Asia News)

New study suggests most Americans now believe their government should do more to regulate big tech

An industrial consultant firm, Grail Insights, has released the results of a survey-based study on public attitudes towards 'big tech' companies, their effects on consumer privacy and the role national authorities should adopt in ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Jul 2019 18:33

OnePlus 7 Pro Android phablet gets OxygenOS 9.5.9 update with new camera features

OxygenOS 9.5.9 comes with new camera features for the OnePlus 7 Pro

In addition to the usual system optimizations and general bug fixes, the OxygenOS 9.5.9 OTA update for the OnePlus 7 Pro comes with new enhancements for the camera: improved back-to-front switching, faster autofocus, advanced Pano...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jul 2019 13:34

New Qualcomm 215 platform can elevate next-gen budget devices with dual cameras and 64-bit computing

Qualcomm has introduced the latest iteration of its 2-series for entry-level mobile devices. The 215 is the first of this line to support dual image signalling processors (ISPs) and 64-bit processing. It would also introduce HD+ r...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Jul 2019 13:30

Debian 10 "buster" now live (Source: Bits for Devian)

Debian 10 "buster" now available for download

The latest stable Debian release is codenamed "buster" and comes at the end of a 25-month development period. Debian 10 will be supported for the next five years and comes with many updated packages, support for ten architectures ...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jul 2019 11:13

Stadia Founder's Edition may be getting a rival from Microsoft. (Source: Engadget)

Microsoft is now thought to have a Stadia Founder's Edition-killer in the works

A tech blogger has posted a new video citing rumors that Microsoft is working on hardware for its xCloud platform. This console would apparently work with existing Xbox controllers, but also act as a competitor for Google's own st...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Jul 2019 23:33

Samsung may be getting 2nd-gen Galaxy Buds ready for release. (Source: Samsung)

New Samsung AKG-linked wireless audio products may be on the way

Samsung's SmartThings app has been found to contain diagrams of heretofore-unreleased pairs of headphones and wireless earbuds. The latter have AKG branding, whereas the former have these 3 letters as part of their model number. I...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Jul 2019 22:37

Amazon keeps a record of tasks carried out using Alexa. (Source: VentureBeat)

Amazon keeps records of users' Alexa interactions - and may not delete them

A United States Senator has obtained a response to a letter sent to Amazon HQ concerning user privacy as it relates to the retail giant's Alexa platform. It advised the public representative that, although a given user can delete ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Jul 2019 19:40

The HTC U11+ is now receiving its first major OS update in 21 months. (Image source: HTC)

The HTC U11+ finally receives its first major OS update almost 21 months after being launched

Android Q may be just around the corner, but HTC has finally started rolling out Android Pie to the HTC U11+. Previously slated for a Q2 2019 release, the Taiwanese company has now begun pushing out Android Pie via an OTA to hands...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2019 18:10

AMD Radeon Adrenalin 19.7.1 driver now available (Source: AMD)

AMD Radeon Adrenalin 19.7.1 driver comes with new image sharpening and anti-lag features

Fully compatible with a wide range of graphics adapters, the AMD Radeon Adrenalin Edition 19.7.1 driver comes with a new image sharpening feature (on AMD Radeon RX 5700 hardware in DirectX 9, DirectX 12, and Vulkan titles) and ant...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Jul 2019 14:04

Microsoft Puppets in action (Source: SwiftKeyApp on YouTube)

Microsoft Puppets: SwiftKey gets Animoji-like virtual characters

SwiftKey users will soon be able to create their own virtual character that matches their head movements and facial expressions. This AR emoji feature is similar to Apple's Animoji and currently comes with five characters: Dinosau...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Jul 2019 09:44

App names trademarked by Huawei, apparently for HongMeng OS (Source: Indiashopps)

Huawei trademarks new apps, most likely to be integrated into HongMeng OS

Although its relationship with the US has improved a lot and last month's troubles seem to be gone, Huawei is working hard on its own operating system. HongMeng OS will replace Android on a wide range of devices and some of its co...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Jul 2019 09:14

The facial recognition market is set to roughly double in the next 5 years

Facial recognition is projected to continue to grow as an industry into the next decade. Its market is estimated at being worth US$3.2 billion now. However, this value is projected to grow to $7 billion by 2024.

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jul 2019 23:13

Mobvoi's latest smartwatch will be here soon. (Source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi teases a new product, probably the next Ticwatch

Mobvoi has released a YouTube video offering hints of its next product release. It appears to be a new smartwatch, most likely of the Ticwatch line. The OEM claims that it can "boost your daily efficiency" and has an improved hear...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jul 2019 18:13

The Vivo V1921A on TENAA's website. (Source: TENAA)

Vivo now linked to new, triple-camera phone with in-display fingerprint scanner

TENAA has reportedly certified a new device for Vivo. It is described as a 6.38 inch-display phone with a 4420mAh battery. The images associated with this listing show 3 rear-facing cameras and no visible fingerprint scanner.

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jul 2019 17:27

Google officially announces the death of the Pixel C

The Pixel C was released back in 2015 and received two major updates and about four years of software support in total. Starting this month, July 2019, though, Google will stop sending out security updates to the tablet. This come...

Ricci Rox, 07 Jul 2019 12:40

The Xiaomi Mi A3 could look like this when it is released. (Source: GizmoChina)

The Xiaomi Mi CC9e may become the Mi A3 in the US

The Mi CC9e is one of Xiaomi's latest phones on the Chinese market. Despite its mid-range specs, it still features an in-display fingerprint scanner and the new Snapdragon 665 processor. There is now evidence that this device may ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Jul 2019 14:56

The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019). (Source: Samsung)

Samsung releases the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019)

Samsung has launched a new entry-level tablet today (July 5, 2019). It is the 8-inch Galaxy Tab A model for this year. This slate has a 1200x800 resolution, 2GB of RAM and the Snapdragon 425 processor.

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jul 2019 23:21

App expenditures in the 1st half of 2019 showed healthy growth. (Source: SensorTower)

Nearly US$40 billion was spent on apps in the 1st half of 2019

The latest report from SensorTower shows that app purchases generated a revenue of US$39.7 billion in the 1st 6 months of 2019. This impressive figure also represents a 15% year-on-year increase in the same kind of spending. The A...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jul 2019 18:44

The new UMIDIGI Uwatch2. (Source: UMIDIGI)

Update | UMIDIGI releases the Uwatch2, a new, full-metal, super-economical wearable for US$33

UMIDIGI's latest smartwatch, the Uwatch2, boasts a fully metallic unibody, an IP67 rating and a 1.33-inch 240x240 display. The OEM claims that it offers 25 days' worth of standby time and 7 to 10 days of active use. It is sold at ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jul 2019 17:40

The Lenovo Z6 only comes in blue. (Source: Lenovo)

The Lenovo Z6 is the latest phone to launch with a 120Hz display

Lenovo has unveiled its latest phone, the Z6, in China today (July 4, 2019). It has a 6.39-inch FHD+ OLED display with a waterdrop notch and a 120-hertz refresh rate. The Lenovo Z6 also has 3 rear cameras, a 4000mAh battery and th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jul 2019 19:10

The YI Nightscape dash cam has Sony night vision. (Source: YI)

A new dash-cam from YI has the latest Sony night-vision sensor

YI (or Xiaoyi) is a company known for camera-related product and accessories, including dash-cams. Its newest version of these is the Nightscape, a 1080p, Wi-Fi enabled device with a 140-degree field of view. It also integrates So...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jul 2019 18:35

AMD looks to be getting drivers in place for Navi 14. (Source: Wccftech)

AMD posts Linux kernel patches for Navi 14 GPUs, Navi 10 will see only OpenGL benchmarks on launch day

AMD has posted Linux kernel patches for Navi 14 even though the GPU is yet to be officially announced. The company has also updated the Mesa graphics library 19.2 with support for Navi 10 GPUs such as the Radeon RX 5700 and 5700 X...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Jul 2019 16:56

Vivo launches its Z1 Pro smartphone in India

The Vivo Z1 Pro has been released for sale in the Chinese and Indian markets. It is a mid-range device with the relatively new Snapdragon 712 processor. The Z1 Pro also offers a 5000mAh battery, a punch-hole display, and 4GB of RA...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jul 2019 15:44

OxygenOS for the OnePlus 6 and 6T now inlcudes a screen recorder. (Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 6 and 6T get screen recorders in their latest software update

OnePlus has recently updated the 6 and 6T, its second-last generation of flagship phones. The upgrade confers the June 2019 security patch level on the devices. It also adds a native screen-recorder, which is now found in the seri...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Jul 2019 20:10

A current pair of Vuzix smart glasses. (Source: Vuzix)

New Vuzix patent may enhance the next generation of smart glasses

Vuzix has filed a new patent with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). It will inform future smart glasses made by this OEM, particularly regarding their use in augmented reality (AR) applications. Vuzix also claims that it...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Jul 2019 19:13

CC's new top-end Mi CC9mt variant. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 series will be first released for sale on July 5, 2019

Xiaomi has finally premiered its new brand, CC, in China. So far, it consists of 3 discrete variants: the Mi CC9e, the Mi CC9 and Mi CC9mt. These phones strongly resemble the Mi 9, have 6 inch-plus AMOLED displays and triple rear ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Jul 2019 17:04

The Raspberry Pi 4 should run cooler with the 0137a8 update. (Image source: Raspberry Pi Foundation)

The Raspberry Pi 4 now runs cooler thanks to a firmware update

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has released a USB firmware update for the Raspberry Pi 4 that reduces its SoC operating temperatures by up to 4 °C. The update is available to download now and should reduce throttling in multi-core ta...

Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2019 13:51

The new Sony UBP-X1100ES Blu-ray player. (Source: Sony)

Sony launches its latest flagship Blu-ray player

Sony has unveiled the UBP-X1100ES, its latest 4K/UHD Blu-ray player. This machine supports HDR, Dolby Vision, 4K upscaling and the new BT.2020 color-space standard. Sony also asserts that this new disc player has every kind of con...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Jul 2019 20:22

The Samsung Galaxy S10+. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Samsung Galaxy S10 range dedicated night mode update with major camera improvements finally hits the US

A month ago or so, Samsung sent out the dedicated night mode update to the Exynos Galaxy S10 models. That update has finally hit the US, too, and it brings camera improvements across the board that will allow the device compete ag...

Ricci Rox, 02 Jul 2019 11:43

Diablo on Nintendo Switch (Source: Wccftech)

The original Diablo hits Nintendo Switch, but as an unofficial port

DevilutionX — an unofficial Diablo version that has been developed using code obtained by reverse-engineering the original game — is now available for Nintendo Switch. However, not all Nintendo Switch units can run it since the co...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Jul 2019 21:03

OPPO claims that MeshTalk can work without any conventional form of data. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO premieres a new kind of connectivity independent of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or cell data

OPPO has announced a new technology at MWC Shanghai: MeshTalk. It is described as a way to talk or text without the need for a cellular, Bluetooth or online connection. MeshTalk apparently works when 2 compatible devices are withi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Jul 2019 20:05

3DMark for Android has an important new update. (Source: 3DMark)

The latest update to 3DMark for Android optimizes Sling Shot Extreme and makes the app 64-bit

The Android version of the 3DMark benchmarking suite is regarded as one of the best for non-iOS mobile devices. Its latest update has improved its compatibility with the ARM Mali-G72 and Mali-G76 chipsets. Then again, this fix may...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Jul 2019 18:55

The Xiaomi CC 9e may have already completed some benchmarks. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi CC 9e spotted on Geekbench

A device called the Xiaomi Mi CC 9e has appeared on the Geekbench 4 website. Its results in these tests depict it as a 6GB phone powered by the Snapdragon 660 SoC. The Mi CC 9e also apparently runs Android Pie, but that is all tha...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Jul 2019 18:20

The Bixby Marketplace is now live (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

The Bixby Marketplace goes live in the US and South Korea

Samsung's answer to Google Play replaces apps with capsules, aiming to lay the foundation "for an open ecosystem of useful services that developers will continuously enrich, and users will be able to make their mobile experience m...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Jul 2019 06:58

Fast Share may appear on Google Account-enabled devices soon. (Source: XDA)

Google is now reportedly piloting Fast Share, an AirDrop alternative

Google may be working on a new way to send files between devices without necessarily relying on the internet. This new feature, called Fast Share, may be intended to compete with Apple's AirDrop. Unlike Android Beam, it involves t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Jun 2019 18:38

The Samsung Galaxy A50 has a potentially exciting new update. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy A50's latest update includes new Night Mode and Super Slow-Motion camera settings

The latest software update for the Samsung Galaxy A50 offers an upgraded security patch level and Knox Guard improvements. However, some users have reported that a reset of the phone's camera settings confers new shooting modes. T...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Jun 2019 16:12

The OnePlus 7 Pro is $100 less in Canada now. (Source: YouTube)

Canadian OnePlus fans get a CA$100 rebate on the 7 Pro

OnePlus has just instituted a CA$100 (US$78) discount for its latest flagship, the 7 Pro, in Canada. However, those who bought their phones at the device's initial higher price in the country need not fret: the OEM has sent them a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Jun 2019 15:36

The HTC U12+ Android Pie update is rolling out - in Taiwan, at least. (Source: GSMArena.com)

HTC U12+ reportedly updating to Android Pie in Taiwan

HTC has reportedly taken the next steps on its Android update roadmap for its older devices. A Twitter user located in Taiwan has posted the upgrade notification for version 9.0 (Pie) on their U12+. However, this has yet to be fol...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Jun 2019 14:55

Subverting expectations: Sprint LG V40 users wake up to find a surprising OTA update

The LG V40 started receiving the Android Pie update last month. Since then, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and even unlocked models of the device have all received their taste of Pie. Not Sprint, though, and users of the Sprint model wi...

Ricci Rox, 30 Jun 2019 10:19

Xiaomi has opened a testing program for Android Q on the Pocophone F1. (Source: DirectD)

Xiaomi invites Pocophone F1 users to test Android Q for their device

Xiaomi has announced that it has a build of Android Q for the Pocophone F1. However, it is still not ready for public release. Therefore, it has issued a call for testers who will install and run this OS on their device.

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jun 2019 20:40