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Xiaomi launches the new Mi TV 4X series

Today, (September 17, 2019) Xiaomi has unveiled its latest Android TVs in India. The are of the new 4X series, and come in 65-, 55- and 43-inch variants. They include the latest features from their OS, including an in-built Chrome...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Sep 2019 18:59

The new PRT-B50 PRO TREK watch. (Source: Casio)

The CASIO PRT-B50 is the first PRO TREK analog watch to have Smartphone Link and 4 environmental sensors

The PRT-B50 is a new PRO TREK model that can connect to a smartphone app via Bluetooth. Unlike some other Casio watches with this ability, however, this new product has a non-digital watchface. Its physical hands can be used to do...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Sep 2019 20:43

iOS 13 coming this Thursday (Source: Wccftech)

iOS 13 is finally launching this week

The long-awaited iOS 13 update is coming this Thursday and the list of compatible devices starts with the iPhone 6s/6s Plus and the iPhone SE. The changes it will bring include a Dark Mode, faster Face ID, a new home screen, and m...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Sep 2019 13:17

The LG V30 in its Verizon livery. (Image source: LG)

Verizon LG V30 owners awake to a surprising OTA update

Seemingly without warning, Verizon has started rolling out Android 9.0 Pie to the LG V30. The update, which should be available over the air (OTA) right now, weighs in at 2.25 GB and is downloadable from LG Bridge too. The rollout...

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2019 23:45

Some of the Huawei smart glass variants. (Source: GizmoChina)

The Huawei smart glasses are now on sale in China

Huawei unveiled a new line of smart glasses along with the P30 smartphone series. However, nothing has been heard of them since. Now, however, they have reportedly been released to the Chinese market in several different styles an...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Sep 2019 22:36

More users may be able to apply this theme soon. (Source: Android Police)

The Google Assistant and App is seeing a roll-out of dark theme again

Google Assistant had been reported to gain a dark theme at the start of 2019. However, this update did not get to all users at once. Now, it appears that the Mountain View giant is pushing this change again. This new roll-out, whi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Sep 2019 20:08

AnTuTu scores for what are allegedly the iPhone 11 series. (Source: GizmoChina)

AnTuTu appears to confirm 4GB of RAM for all 3 new iPhones

AnTuTu Benchmark has reported that it has completed testing of the iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max. They have all scored well over 400,000 points each, meaning that they can probably compete well with equally new Androids. Howeve...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Sep 2019 19:33

Quick Game Review | Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX - a combat-focused RPG with retro flavor

Hearkening back to the early days of RPGs and channeling their 8-bit art styles and epic-yet-simple storylines, Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX is an interesting game that tries to add a dash of the modern to a tried-and-true gaming ...

Sam Medley, 14 Sep 2019 23:11

These cameras may be divisive, but they may also be powerful. (Source: BGR)

The Pixel 4 series may rival the Galaxy Note 10s for camera features

The Google Camera app v7 has leaked out and has been torn down. This has resulted in references to a slew of new abilities that may debut in the Pixel 4 and 4XL. They include the Mountain View's versions of Samsung's Motion Blur a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Sep 2019 20:10

Opera GX has been downloaded over 1 million times by now. (Source: Opera)

The Opera GX browser attracts over 1 million downloads

GX is a version of the Opera browser specificially designed with gaming in mind. It has been available as an early-access build since June 2019, and has proved so popular that it has accrued over 1 million downloads to date. Opera...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Sep 2019 14:47

Could this phone possibly be the Mate 30? (Source: TodoTech)

The Kirin 990 processor may have shown up on Geekbench for the first time

The Kirin 990 SoC is the latest LTE chipset released by Huawei. A phone that purports to be a new model from this OEM has appeared on the Geekbench results database. It suggest that this new processor is a good match for the Snapd...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Sep 2019 19:27

The Samsung Galaxy M10s may be released soon. (Source: linekraft)

The Samsung Galaxy M10s is now an Android Enterprise Recommended device

The Samsung Galaxy M10s now seems to be official. It has appeared on the Android Enterprise database, which reveals it to be a device with 3GB of RAM and 32GB in interal storage. Unlike the original M10, it also has a 6.4-inch dis...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Sep 2019 22:37

The Motorola One line might be getting another new phone. (Source: Amazon.ca)

A new Motorola One variant shows up on Geekbench

The Motorola One line of smartphones has seen multiple new additions this year. A new phone with a name that fits in among them has just appeared on Geekbench. It may run on the MediaTek Helio P70 SoC and has 2GB of RAM.

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Sep 2019 20:41

War Thunder 1.91 "Night Vision" is finally available

War Thunder 1.91 "Night Vision" goes live with more modern jets, Chinese hardware, a new tone mapping system, and more

The latest major update to War Thunder comes with Chinese ground and air tech trees for a total of no less than 38 new pieces of military hardware, as well as 8 helicopters, 12 aircraft, 11 ships, and 7 ground vehicles for other n...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Sep 2019 13:46

Google Assistant may gain the ability to tell when a call comes off hold. (Source: Google)

Pixel users may soon be able to get the Google Assistant to go on hold for them

9to5Google claims to have learned that Google has a new Call Screen-like function for the Assistant in the works. It may become known as "Hold my Phone", and will enable a device's AI to handle a phonecall that has gone on hold by...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Sep 2019 23:25

The back of the OnePlus TV will look like this. (Source: Twitter)

OnePlus reveals carbon-fiber backing for its TV, among other specs

A OnePlus executive has been spilling more details on its first-gen smart TV, in order to build hype ahead of its launch. The latest of these hints is that its back panel will be finished in a carbon-fiber effect. It will also sup...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Sep 2019 19:40

EMUI 10 will launch globally with the Mate 30 series on September 19. (Image source: Huawei)

IFA 2019 | Huawei announces plans to upgrade over 30 devices to EMUI 10

Huawei has announced its EMUI 10 roadmap at IFA 2019, and the company is aiming to deliver its custom version of Android 10 to over 30 Huawei and Honor devices. At least 10 devices including the Mate 30 series will be running EMUI...

Alex Alderson, 10 Sep 2019 18:38

The LG G6 and V20 are still yet to receive stable Android 9.0 Pie builds. (Image source: PhoneArena)

There is light at the end of the tunnel for the LG G6 and V20

Still holding out on seeing your LG G6 or V20 running Android 9.0 Pie? Well, while LG remains tight-lipped when this month it plans to release the OS upgrade to both devices, but changes to the Android Enterprise Solutions Directo...

Alex Alderson, 10 Sep 2019 18:00

EMUI 10 beta: Available for some P30 and P30 Pro models. (Image source: Huawei)

EMUI 10 beta goes live for over 25 devices

EMUI 10 beta builds are here, but Huawei has not opened the program to all models and variants. Read on to find out which devices are eligible for an early look at Huawei's custom version of Android 10 and how to install it on you...

Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2019 22:27

Vivaldi 2.7 on Android with dark theme (Source: Own)

Vivaldi finally goes mobile, although only in beta testing for now

After a rather long wait, Vivaldi is finally available for mobile devices. This powerful web browser can be taken for a spin only by Android users for now as a beta piece of code, but it already features private browsing, the Note...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Sep 2019 17:34

The Hisense 85-inch QLED XD 8K TV in Berlin. (Source: Hisense)

IFA 2019 | Hisense showcases its new QLED XD and Sonic Laser TVs

Hisense has brought some new and large TVs to show off at this year's IFA. They include an 85-inch QLED XD panel that is also 8K and voice-command responsive. The company also showed off a new Sonic Laser product, which is the fir...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Sep 2019 19:25

IFA 2019 | TCL claims to have applied its display know-how to the new PLEX smartphone

TCL, a name perhaps better known for TVs, has unveiled its latest mobile device at IFA. The PLEX is a 6.53-inch FHD+ phone with a 24MP punch-hole camera. It has triple rear cameras, one of which is 48MP, and AI enhancements for th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Sep 2019 18:04

IFA 2019 | Huawei unveils the FreeBuds 3: AirPod-alikes but with a round charging case

Huawei has taken to IFA to unveil new wireless earbuds alongside the Kirin 990 SoC. They are the latest in the Freebuds line of wearables, and are thus AirPod clones (in their looks at least). These 3rd-gen products have a dedicat...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Sep 2019 17:20

The Pixel 3's replacement may have finally appeared on Geekbench. (Source: Digital Trends)

Update | The latest Pixel 4 Geekbench leak is the most confusing yet

The anticipated successor to the Pixel 3 has appeared on Geekbench. It shows that the device has 4GB of RAM, is powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC and runs Android 10. Therefore, it stands a decent chance of actually being a Google...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Sep 2019 18:32

It is now possible to enable 75 Hz screen refresh rate on the Asus ZenFone 6 using a kernel mod. (Source: Asus)

Fancy a ZenFone 6 with a faster display refresh rate? It is now possible with the custom Proton Kernel

Senior XDA member 'kdrag0n' has released the new Proton Kernel for the Asus ZenFone 6. Apart from bringing several enhancements, the Proton Kernel enables a 75 Hz display refresh rate option for smoother visuals. The Proton Kernel...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Sep 2019 17:07

The new JBL Pulse 4 in action. (Source: JBL)

IFA 2019 | JBL introduces the Pulse 4, a 20W portable LED speaker

The JBL Pulse 4 is the latest in a series of portable Bluetooth speakers that also light up as they stream audio. This iteration also has an IPX7 rating and an estimated 12 hours of playback. Its LEDs are controlled by a proprieta...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Sep 2019 00:05

Malware is now a problem when downloading textbooks. (Source: Wikipedia)

Kaspersky claims to have found malware in digital college textbooks

The online security company Kaspersky has reported the presence of dangerous programs in the digital versions of educational content for university students. These essays and texts were found to contain malware of varying severity...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Sep 2019 23:04

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G will get quarterly security updates, another failure by Samsung

Samsung fails again: No monthly security patches for the Galaxy A90 5G

Although it is not cheap at all, the Galaxy A90 5G is Samsung's first non-flagship handset with support for the fastest mobile connectivity standard available for the masses (depending on region, of course). Sadly, although it is ...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Sep 2019 17:19

Microsoft acquires Movere (Source: Movere Blog)

Microsoft acquires cloud migration technology provider Movere

After more than a decade in the industry, Movere is joining Microsoft to boost its cloud capabilities. Movere is a discovery solution that allows for easy cloud migration, but also optimizes, monitors, and analyzes IT environments...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Sep 2019 14:45

The new Lenovo Yogas have ultra-slim metallic builds. (Source: Lenovo)

IFA 2019 | Lenovo's new Yoga 2-in-1s offer up to 10th-gen Intel Core CPUs and smart thermal controls

Lenovo has unveiled new Yoga C- and S-series models. As expected, they conform to Project Athena and feature premium materials and features in many variants. Some also offer up to 10th-gen Intel Core processors and AI features int...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Sep 2019 00:08

Facebook Dating now live (Source: Facebook Newsroom)

Facebook Dating goes live in the US

Facebook Dating is finally launching in the US for everyone after spending almost an entire year in a limited testing stage. Also available in other 19 countries across South America and Asia, Facebook Dating is expected to hit Eu...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Sep 2019 22:27

The new Motorola One Zoom. (Source: Lenovo)

IFA 2019 | Motorola makes the One Zoom and Moto E6 Plus official

Motorola has announced the release of 2 new smartphones, the One Zoom and Moto E6 Plus. The former has a 6.4-inch 1080p display, a 4000 mAh battery and Dual OIS for its quad rear cameras. The new Moto E, on the other hand, is a du...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Sep 2019 20:30

VESA's DisplayHDR standards can improve a screen's performance. (Source: Pinterest)

VESA's updated HDR standards may improve the display panels of the future

The Video Electronics Standards Association (or VESA) is the body that can confer official certifications for state-of-the art quality standards such as DisplayHDR on new screens. Its latest update to the criteria by which they ar...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Sep 2019 18:43

Sony unveils the Xperia 5, a new compact version of its flagship phone

Sony has revealed that the long-awaited compact variant of its 2019 flagship is called the Xperia 5. It shares an OLED "TV-grade" screen with the 1; however, this panel measures 0.4 inches less than its regular-sized counterpart. ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Sep 2019 17:52

Microsoft has sold over 20 million units from the Gears of War series. (Image source: Xbox Game Studios)

Gamers with an RX 5700 XT can enjoy up to 8% better performance in the upcoming Gears 5 thanks to AMD

A new graphics driver from AMD will optimize performance in Gears 5 for those users lucky enough to have an RX 5700 XT graphics card in their system. The red team has made the Radeon Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.9.1 availabl...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Sep 2019 00:09

The OnePlus 7 series has an Android 10 beta already. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus releases its first version of Android 10 for the 7 and 7 Pro

The OEM OnePlus has succeeded in releasing a build of Android 10 shortly after Google formally introduced this fresh version of the OS. It is an Open Beta compatible with the 7 series from the Chinese phone-maker. The ROM updates ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Sep 2019 18:43

Android 10 released for Pixel handsets, some Essential Phones

The latest version of Android, Android 10, is now rolling out to all Pixel handsets and non-Sprint Essential Phones. The update brings some dramatic changes to the look and feel of Android; navigation is shifting to a fully gestur...

Sam Medley, 03 Sep 2019 22:48

Facebook may be experimenting with like-hiding. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

Facebook may have a like-hiding feature in the works

Instagram recently rolled out a new option in which the like (or reaction) count of a given post could be concealed from any user but the creator in question. Now, an analysis of new code in the Facebook app for Android indicates ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Sep 2019 19:22

The alleged Watch GT 2. (Source: WinFuture)

A Huawei Watch GT 2 is now rumored to launch alongside the Mate30 series

The Huawei Watch GT is a popular wearable in which the in-house software LiteOS had its debut. Now, the respected leaker Roland Quandt asserts that it is to get a second generation. This smartwatch will apparently have a larger ba...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Sep 2019 23:15

Is this the Vivo Nex 3 at the beach? Maybe. (Source: IndiaShopps)

The Vivo Nex 3 is allegedly involved in a new full-scale specs leak

Some new Weibo posts purport to show the Vivo Nex 3 in a candid real-life image. Furthermore, this site has also provided what may be a full panel of this upcoming flagship's specifications. It suggests that the device will have 4...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Sep 2019 19:36

The Mi Mix 4 may not be among the alleged new Xiaomi phones. (Source: GSMInfo)

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 may be joined by 4 more 108MP camera phones in 2020

XDA contributors claim to have found references to code-names for 4 different new Xiaomi phones in this OEM's software. There is also evidence that all of these devices will have the state-of-the-art 108MP Samsung image sensor tha...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Sep 2019 19:04

The Dell XPS 15 9570. (Image source: Dell)

Dell continues to bait and switch XPS 15 9570 owners over Modern Standby sleep issues

Dell has quietly posted an update on its support website for the XPS 15 9570 titled "Modern Standby Performance Improvement Package Application". The 66.94 MB update promises to fix Connected Modern Standby being enabled by defaul...

Alex Alderson, 02 Sep 2019 12:42

The rumored "new" OPPO A9. (Source: IndiaShopps)

The OPPO A9 (2020) is allegedly leaked in full

The OEM OPPO is now rumored to have a refresh for its A9 smartphone in the works. Its "2020" upgrade apparently involves the Snapdragon 665 SoC, quad cameras and a single 8GB/128GB SKU. It is also now linked to an impressive enoug...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Sep 2019 20:13

Canon releases the EOS 90D, a new 32MP crop DSLR

The EOS 90D is Canon's latest APS-C camera that can shoot at 32.5MP with a crop of up to 1.6x. It is powered by a DIGIC 8 image processor and can shoot at up to 11 frames per second continuously. This camera's core unit will go on...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Aug 2019 20:12

A new Samsung Galaxy A20 variant is on the way. (Source: SlashGear)

2 Galaxy A-series phones of the future pop up in new leaks

The existence of the Samsung Galaxy A20s has been confirmed, as a device by this name has just gained Bluetooth SIG certification. In addition, a new model number that may conform to the rumored A71 has appeared on Geekbench. This...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Aug 2019 16:27

A new Honor 20 variant can be pre-booked in China right now

The online retailer JD.com has posted a new page for a new member of the Honor 20 series. Known as the 20S, it has a new range of colors compared to the existing models available outside China. It has the same front-facing camera ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Aug 2019 15:13

A render that may correspond to this upcoming tablet. (Source: BGR India)

A new mid-range Samsung tablet gains Wi-Fi Alliance certification

Samsung has sent a new device to the Wi-Fi Alliance for certification. However, this document does not confirm much about this device, save that it is a tablet with the model number SM-T545. The same number has cropped up in a Gee...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Aug 2019 23:53

The Huawei Mate 30 series might look like this. (Source: Twitter)

Huawei's Android ban may kick in with the launch of the Mate 30 series

Huawei had faced the prospect of becoming unable to use the Android ecosystem due to a dispute with the current US government. However, most of its newer devices have subsequently retained the license necessary to do so. Unfortuna...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Aug 2019 21:20

It's...the Redmi Note 8 Pro. ...right? (Source: Realme)

The Realme XT is this brand's first 64MP-camera phone

Even as Redmi prepared for the Note 8 Pro's launch, Realme was reportedly sending units of its new XT mobile device out to some media outlets. It is the OPPO sub-brand's long-awaited 64MP quad-camera phone. Realme claims that it w...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Aug 2019 19:23

The LG G6, a former flagship now stuck on old security updates too. (Image source: LG)

LG is still up to its old tricks with the G6

LG is pushing out a new update to the G6 H870S and H870DS, but it may frustrate people who have been wishing for an OS upgrade. While LG remains still hopeless at upgrading its older flagships to Android 9.0 Pie, it also seems con...

Alex Alderson, 30 Aug 2019 01:07

Software

Xiaomi launches the new Mi TV 4X series

The CASIO PRT-B50 is the first PRO TREK analog watch to have Smartphone Link and 4 environmental sensors

iOS 13 is finally launching this week

Verizon LG V30 owners awake to a surprising OTA update

The Huawei smart glasses are now on sale in China

The Google Assistant and App is seeing a roll-out of dark theme again

AnTuTu appears to confirm 4GB of RAM for all 3 new iPhones

Quick Game Review | Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX - a combat-focused RPG with retro flavor

The Pixel 4 series may rival the Galaxy Note 10s for camera features

The Opera GX browser attracts over 1 million downloads

The Kirin 990 processor may have shown up on Geekbench for the first time

The Samsung Galaxy M10s is now an Android Enterprise Recommended device

A new Motorola One variant shows up on Geekbench

War Thunder 1.91 "Night Vision" goes live with more modern jets, Chinese hardware, a new tone mapping system, and more

Pixel users may soon be able to get the Google Assistant to go on hold for them

OnePlus reveals carbon-fiber backing for its TV, among other specs

IFA 2019 | Huawei announces plans to upgrade over 30 devices to EMUI 10

There is light at the end of the tunnel for the LG G6 and V20

EMUI 10 beta goes live for over 25 devices

Vivaldi finally goes mobile, although only in beta testing for now

IFA 2019 | Hisense showcases its new QLED XD and Sonic Laser TVs

IFA 2019 | TCL claims to have applied its display know-how to the new PLEX smartphone

IFA 2019 | Huawei unveils the FreeBuds 3: AirPod-alikes but with a round charging case

Update | The latest Pixel 4 Geekbench leak is the most confusing yet

Fancy a ZenFone 6 with a faster display refresh rate? It is now possible with the custom Proton Kernel

IFA 2019 | JBL introduces the Pulse 4, a 20W portable LED speaker

Kaspersky claims to have found malware in digital college textbooks

Samsung fails again: No monthly security patches for the Galaxy A90 5G

Microsoft acquires cloud migration technology provider Movere

IFA 2019 | Lenovo's new Yoga 2-in-1s offer up to 10th-gen Intel Core CPUs and smart thermal controls

Facebook Dating goes live in the US

IFA 2019 | Motorola makes the One Zoom and Moto E6 Plus official

VESA's updated HDR standards may improve the display panels of the future

Sony unveils the Xperia 5, a new compact version of its flagship phone

Gamers with an RX 5700 XT can enjoy up to 8% better performance in the upcoming Gears 5 thanks to AMD

OnePlus releases its first version of Android 10 for the 7 and 7 Pro

Android 10 released for Pixel handsets, some Essential Phones

Facebook may have a like-hiding feature in the works

A Huawei Watch GT 2 is now rumored to launch alongside the Mate30 series

The Vivo Nex 3 is allegedly involved in a new full-scale specs leak

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 may be joined by 4 more 108MP camera phones in 2020

Dell continues to bait and switch XPS 15 9570 owners over Modern Standby sleep issues

The OPPO A9 (2020) is allegedly leaked in full

Canon releases the EOS 90D, a new 32MP crop DSLR

2 Galaxy A-series phones of the future pop up in new leaks

A new Honor 20 variant can be pre-booked in China right now

A new mid-range Samsung tablet gains Wi-Fi Alliance certification

Huawei's Android ban may kick in with the launch of the Mate 30 series

The Realme XT is this brand's first 64MP-camera phone

LG is still up to its old tricks with the G6

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