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Aug 3, 2020
Camera Test: Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite vs. Huawei P40 Lite 5G vs. realme 6 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy A71 vs. Redmi Note 9 Pro

Mid-Range Smartphone Camera Comparison: Which Affordable Phone Has the Best Camera?

Unfortunately, the Google Pixel 4a wasn't reviewed. We compare the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite, Huawei P40 Lite 5G, realme 6 Pro, Samsung Galaxy A71, and Redmi Note 9 Pro against one another. Our tests will show which mid-range phone has the best camera overall.
Marcus Herbrich, 03 Aug 2020 09:42
The Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC starts at US$69 (Image source: Apricorn)

256-bit Hardware AES encryption on a USB Type-C pen drive for US$59? Meet the Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android

Apricorn’s Aegis Secure Key 3NXC is reportedly the world’s first USB Type-C pen drive featuring hardware encryption. With a number of laptops and Android smartphones now leveraging USB Type-C, the 3NXC is increasingly relevant. The 4GB based model cost just US$59, but users will have to pay more for higher storage variants.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 03 Aug 2020 09:13
Hackers could conceivably leverage the Secure Enclave exploit to steal personal data and biometric info from iOS users (Image source: Panda Security)

Alarming “Unpatchable” exploit in Apple’s Secure Enclave could put the data of millions of users at risk, per Chinese hackers

According to Pangu Team, a Chinese hacker group, an “unpatchable” exploit has been uncovered for Apple’s Secure Enclave, the co-processor that stores keys for Face ID, Touch ID, and passwords. This potentially puts the personal data and biometric information of millions of iPhone and iPad users at risk.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 03 Aug 2020 08:51
AMD embarrasses Intel with Ryzen 7 HP ProBook 455 G7 running 150 percent faster than the more expensive Core i7 ProBook 450 version (Source: HP)

AMD embarrasses Intel with Ryzen 7 HP ProBook 455 G7 running 150 percent faster than the more expensive Core i7 ProBook 450 G7

We all know AMD is having a field day against Intel with its latest family of Zen 2 CPUs, but we didn't think it could get this bad.
Allen Ngo, 03 Aug 2020 03:49
MSI GL75 Leopard in review: Successful gaming laptop with a 144 Hz display

84% MSI GL75 Leopard in review: Successful gaming laptop with a 144 Hz display

Well-rounded gaming machine. With the GL75 Leopard, MSI has a powerful 17.3-inch gaming laptop in its range that brings all modern games smoothly onto the responsive Full HD display (144 Hz, IPS). The rest of the equipment is also right: 16 GB of memory (dual-channel mode), an NVMe SSD, and a 1 TB HDD.
Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, 17.3", 2.6 kg
Sascha Mölck, 03 Aug 2020 01:47
Aug 2, 2020
The new Hisense Hardcore Gaming Monitor has been unveiled in Shanghai. (Image source: Hisense/Weibo)

Hisense Hardcore Gaming Monitor unveiled with curved display and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive-friendly 240 Hz refresh rate

Hisense has revealed its new Hardcore Gaming Monitor series at a trade show in China. The external monitor comes with a gaming-friendly 240 Hz refresh rate and features a curved display for increased immersion during intense gaming sessions. The Hisense Hardcore Gaming Monitor’s price hasn’t been announced yet.
Daniel R Deakin, 02 Aug 2020 23:03
The Redmi Note 8 sees yet another price hike in India

The Redmi Note 8 sees yet another price hike in India

A month ago, Xiaomi raised the regular retail price of the Redmi Note 8 by Rs 500 in India—the fifth such time this year alone. Well, that wasn't enough, apparently, and the Redmi Note 8 has now seen yet another price hike in that market; continuing the trend of anti-consumer behavior by Xiaomi.
Ricci Rox, 02 Aug 2020 22:24
Dell Alienware m15 R3 runs up to 30 degrees C cooler than the Alienware m15 R2 to address the biggest problem of the series (Image source: Dell)

Dell Alienware m15 R3 runs an insane 30 degrees C cooler than the Alienware m15 R2 to address the biggest problem of the series

The Cryo-Tech cooling changes under the hood are exactly what the Alienware laptops needed. We can't imagine an Alienware laptop without vapor chamber cooling anymore based on what we're seeing on the latest Alienware m15 R3.
Allen Ngo, 02 Aug 2020 20:31
The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro+ will offer extensive GPU customization. (Image: Mi 10 Pro 5G via GizmoChina)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro+ touted to offer PC-like fine-grained GPU customization via GPU Turbo, but latest MIUI 12 builds apparently show no such feature

Xiaomi could be offering a new GPU Turbo app in the upcoming Mi 10 Pro Plus that offers more fine-grained control over several aspects of the GPU including adjusting anti-aliasing and anisotropic filtering levels among others. The Mi 10 Pro Plus powered by the Snapdragon 865 Plus is an incremental upgrade to the Mi 10 Pro, but it is not clear whether these GPU features would make to the entire Mi 10 lineup.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 Aug 2020 16:03
Netflix gets speed controls on Android. (Source: Google Play Store)

Netflix implements playback speed controls on Android

Netflix is reportedly rolling out a feature by which a user can make content go forward or backward at different rates. This facility has apparently been under consideration at the streaming giant for years, and may benefit those with sensory impairments. However, it is only available on its Android app as yet.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Aug 2020 15:12
The Poco F2 Pro offers a very bright, very well-calibrated OLED panel

Poco F2 Pro proves itself in our review: A 60-Hz panel can still deliver a great visual experience

While Xiaomi keeps the refresh rate of the Poco F2 Pro's AMOLED panel at 60 Hz, the quality of the display is still amazing regardless. The Poco smartphone stands out with a particularly high maximum brightness of above 1000 nits, which is excellent for a mid-range device.
Marcus Herbrich, 02 Aug 2020 14:53
The next Mi TWS earbuds may have ANC. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's next new Mi TWS earbuds are likely to have ANC

Xiaomi's Mi-series of truly wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds is a rapidly-growing line of accessories. However, none of them have featured active noise cancellation (ANC) before. A new addition to the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) strongly suggests this is about to change.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Aug 2020 14:37
The Redmi Note 9 Pro. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Redmi Note 9 Pro nets yet another update ahead of MIUI 12 release

After sending out the global stable MIUI 12 update to the Redmi Note 9 last week, Xiaomi is rolling out a new update to the Redmi Note 9 Pro. Sadly, it doesn't bring the much-awaited MIUI 12, and owners of the mid-range phone will have to wait a while longer.
Ricci Rox, 02 Aug 2020 14:22
The Mi Mix 3 5G. (Source: AndroidPit)

Xiaomi: Mi Mix 3 5G finally primed for a new update as MIUI 12 looms

There were reports a while back that the Mi Mix 3 5G wouldn't receive any other update but those may have been a tad misguided, as Xiaomi has now confirmed that the last-gen premium phone is set to get a new update shortly, with MIUI 12 to follow.
Ricci Rox, 02 Aug 2020 13:51
The successor to the Kirin 990 is expected to cost more than Apple’s A14 (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei’s HiSilicon 1020 5nm chipset might be a bigger chip than the Apple A14 Bionic and cost more: but will it be faster?

A Weibo tipster recently claimed that the HiSilicon Kirin 1020 chipset will cost somewhere in between Apple’s A14 Bionic and the upcoming ARM chipset for MacBook. This raises questions about pricing for future Huawei smartphones, apart from the performance implications.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 02 Aug 2020 09:43
The Redmi Note 9 Pro was released five months ago in March. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 10 Pro? Xiaomi tipped to launch a MediaTek Dimensity-powered phone this month

Going by word on the grapevine, Xiaomi is set to unveil a new phone this month. The device in question will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity chipset, and should be affordable in typical Xiaomi fashion.
Ricci Rox, 02 Aug 2020 09:19
Noctua's latest roadmap shows several products delayed, including black versions of popular coolers. The already available NH-U12S Chromax.black is shown here (Image Source: Noctua).

Noctua's latest roadmap shows delays for several new products, including black heatsinks and white fans

Noctua’s latest roadmap, released in late July 2020, shows many of their upcoming products have been pushed out into 2021. These include black versions of popular heatsinks, black covers for existing silver heatsinks, white fans, and their sizeable passive CPU heatsink.
Craig Ward, 02 Aug 2020 06:54
Sony WH-1000XM4 users can expect to enjoy "360 Reality Audio". (Image source: Sony)

Leaked Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones promo video reveals wearing detection feature and handy Speak-to-Chat mode

A promo video for the upcoming Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless noise-cancelling headphones has been leaked online, and it reveals quite a few details about the successor to the well-received WH-1000XM3 headphones. Users will be treated to features such as wear detection, Speak-to-Chat mode, DSEE Extreme, and location-based favorite presets.
Daniel R Deakin, 02 Aug 2020 04:49
ZTE Axon 11

80% ZTE Axon 11 Smartphone Review: Cheap even with a 48-MP Quad Camera

Striking design. ZTE promises buyers of the Axon 11 an appealing design and the excellent performance of the quad-camera system at an affordable price. Our review clarifies what users can actually expect from the almost 6.5-inch smartphone.
Mediatek Helio P70, ARM Mali-G72 MP3, 6.47", 165 g
Mike Wobker, 02 Aug 2020 02:42
Aug 1, 2020
The Pixel 4 series may be replaced soon. (Source: Google)

The Pixel 5a will launch with Android 11, as will the 4a 5G: new leak

Google has released a new little online puzzle that offers what is probably an insight on the Pixel 4a's long-awaited launch date. It is expected to do so with a 5G variant for the first time in this series' history. However, it seems it will not make it to this event, and will instead wait until Android 11 is here too.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Aug 2020 21:24
The next ZenFone flagship could be here soon. (Source: Asus)

Asus brings a possible ZenFone 7-series phone closer to launch with a new Bluetooth certification

The Asus ZenFone 7 is slated to launch soon - as is its nouveau Pro variant. A device that could be one of these two has been spotted on the Bluetooth Special Interest Group's (SIG) website. This suggests that the new series could indeed debut very soon.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Aug 2020 20:17
Ghost of Tsushima takes place on Tsushima Island in Japan. (Image source: PlayStation/Sony)

Ghost of Tsushima's first 10 days: 156.4 million standoffs, 57.5 million duels, and 8.8 million foxes getting some attention

Statistics from the first 10 days of Ghost of Tsushima’s release have been revealed by PlayStation and there’s no doubt the PS4 title has become a massive hit with gamers. In terms of action, there were 156.4 million standoffs and 57.5 million duels, while players also engaged in a lot of fox petting, haiku writing, flute playing, and shrine visiting.
Daniel R Deakin, 01 Aug 2020 17:08
The Black Shark 3S.

Black Shark 3S launched: 120 Hz OLED, UFS 3.1, and 65W charging starting at US$575

The new Black Shark gaming phone has been released. The Black Shark 3S succeeds the Black Shark 3, and offers improvements in fast-charging and display technologies, while starting under US$600. Sadly, it retains the Snapdragon 865 instead of the new Snapdragon 865 Plus.
Ricci Rox, 01 Aug 2020 17:05
Amazfit's PowerBuds will sell in India soon. (Source: Twitter)

Amazfit announces a launch for its PowerBuds in India

The PowerBuds are sports-themed TWS earbuds from Huami's brand Amazfit. They are unique in that they have a sensor for heart-rate tracking, a feature normally reserved for smartwatches. Their OEM has finally announced that they will launch on Amazon India in August 2020.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Aug 2020 16:43
The "Razr 2020 5G" in hands-on images. (Source: Weibo)

A new leak may confirm the Motorola Razr 2020 5G's design

Motorola's second-generation foldable is thought to migrate to a 5G SoC rather than the Snapdragon 710 found in its predecessor. Now, a new live image posted to Weibo may confirm the differences in looks between the two. It is by no means a substantial redesign, yet shows some refinements in the newer model.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Aug 2020 15:59
The PS5 could have upgradable key components. (Image source: PlayStation/Sony)

PS5 Pro console or upgrades implied in patent while the Xbox Series X seems to get a marketing downgrade

A newly published patent has hinted at the possibility of a PS5 Pro console, or similar, eventually being revealed by Sony. A “high end” system mentioned in the patent summary could feature multiple SoCs. Coincidentally, it appears the Xbox Series X has been demoted from being “the most powerful console ever”.
Daniel R Deakin, 01 Aug 2020 15:26
The Avita Liber V is now available for purchase in India

The Avita Liber V featuring a 10th-generation Intel processor, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB NVMe SSD is now available in India

The Avita Liber V is now available for purchase in India for INR 41,490 (US$554). It comes with an Intel Core i5-10210U CPU, UHD Graphics 620 iGPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB or 512GB of solid-state storage. The notebook is available for purchase on all major e-commerce websites like Flipkart and Amazon.
Anil Satyanarayana, 01 Aug 2020 14:32
Paranoid Android Quartz 4 is an Android 10-based custom ROM. (Image source: Paranoid Android)

Xiaomi Mi 9T, Redmi K20, Redmi 5, and Redmi 7 join the long list of Xiaomi devices now supported by Android 10-based Paranoid Android Quartz 4

The Xiaomi Mi 9T, Redmi K20, Redmi 5, and Redmi 7/Y3 have now joined the list of Xiaomi smartphones that are supported by the Android 10-based Paranoid Android Quartz 4 custom ROM. The Mi 8 Pro, Mi A2, and Redmi Note 7 were also recently added, and there are plans to support the somewhat forlorn Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 in the future.
Daniel R Deakin, 01 Aug 2020 12:44
Motorola Moto G Pro Smartphone Review - Inexpensive Stylus Smartphone

77% Motorola Moto G Pro Smartphone Review - Inexpensive Stylus Smartphone

Motorola's first stylus phone. An affordable smartphone with a stylus - usually, this combination is a rare sight. However, Motorola is stirring the pot by making the Moto G Pro an interesting proposition: For 330 Euros (~$390), buyers get a 6.4-inch mid-range smartphone with an integrated stylus and Android One.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 6.4", 192 g
Manuel Masiero, 01 Aug 2020 08:03
The best smartphones for Q2 2020

The best smartphones for Q2 2020 - 39 mobile phones in review

Smartphone Editors' Choice Awards Q2 2020. A total of 39 smartphones were comprehensively tested and reviewed by us in the second quarter of 2020. Which devices stood out in particular? In the following mobile phone comparison you will find the recommendations of our editorial staff as well as current deals.
Editorial staff, 01 Aug 2020 05:27
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147 new external reviews +
Pokde: MSI Prestige 14 A10RB Review – Ultraportable Workhorse, Ultrabook Review: MSI GS66 Stealth review (i7, RTX 2070) – white-collar performance notebook, NLT: Review – Dell XPS 13 9300: Lots of attention to details, Ultrabook Review: Razer Blade Pro 17 review (2020 model – i7-10875H, RTX 2080 Super, 300 Hz screen), Good Gear Guide: Lenovo Yoga C640 review: The battery life blows us away, Good Gear Guide: Dell XPS 15 9500 Review: Buy this laptop instead of a MacBook Pro 16, Good Gear Guide: Lenovo Chromebook Duet review: Redefining the small and cheap tablet, Ultrabook Review: ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550 early review (GX550LXS model – Core i9, RTX 2080 Super), The Verge: Dell XPS 15 (2020) Review: New Design, Familiar Problems, Good Gear Guide: Acer Predator Triton 500 review: A truly portable gaming powerhouse with 300Hz G-Sync, It Pro: Acer ConceptD 7 review: A dazzlingly dynamic display, Hot Hardware: Dell XPS 15 9500 Review: A Case Study In Laptop Excellence, Engadget: ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 review: The first good dual-screen laptop, Engadget: Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook review: The best budget-friendly Chromebook, Mobile Syrup: Microsoft Surface Book 3 Review: It’s time to rethink the hinge, Soycincau: Asus ExpertBook B9 review: Everything else feels heavy now, Techaeris: Lenovo Yoga C940 review: 14- and 15.6-inches of laptop computing elegance, Ubergizmo English: Lenovo Yoga C740 15-inch Review, T3: Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 review: an awe-inspiring dual-screen gaming laptop, Laptop Media: Lenovo Legion 5 (15) review – playing it safe but still delivering, Neowin: Lenovo Flex 5 14 review: AMD Ryzen 4000 is a game-changer, Neowin: Lenovo Yoga C640 review: Hard to recommend, but not for the reason you'd think, Yugatech: ASUS ExpertBook B9450F Review, Neowin: Acer TravelMate P6 review: Comet Lake performance in an ultra-light package, Pokde: Honor 9A Review — Bigger Is Better?, Pokde: Poco F2 Pro Review — Good Sequels Can Be Hard To Make, Pokde: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Review – A Symbol Of Better Things To Come, NLT: Hands-on review: HONOR MagicBook 14, NLT: Review – Huawei Nova 7 SE: Is it worth the price for RM1,499?, NLT: Review – HONOR 9A: Entry-level smartphone with a massive battery, Business Standard: Vivo V19 review: Scores well on design, performance but the price pinches, Business Standard: Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition Core i5 review: Go for Core i7 model instead, Ultrabook Review: Huawei MateBook X Pro review (2020 model – Core i7, MX250), The Indian Express: Samsung Tab S6 Lite review: The Android tab that just works, Android Authority: Microsoft Surface Book 3 15-inch review: Still unique, still expensive, Android Authority: Google Pixel 4 XL revisited: The good and bad, Android Authority: 2020 Apple MacBook Air review: A premium laptop for the masses, Android Authority: ZTE Axon 11 5G hands-on: More than just affordable 5G?, Android Authority: Apple iPad Pro (2020) review: Still the best tablet, Android Authority: LG V60 review: LG’s best effort in years is worth a look, Android Authority: Huawei MatePad Pro review: Top-tier Android tablet with an app-chilles heel, Android Authority: Huawei P40 Pro review: Refinement done right, Android Authority: Samsung Galaxy S20 review: What more could you want?, Good Gear Guide: Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite review: Work smarter not harder, It Pro: Huawei MateBook 13 hands-on review: An innovative MacBook alternative, It Pro: Apple MacBook Air (2020) review: It’s a kind of Magic, Ausdroid: Huawei Mate XS — Australian Review, Unbox: Redmi 9 Unboxing, Quick Review: Best Affordable Phone Under Php 10K?, Unbox: Huawei P40 Pro+ Review: Best In Class, Ausdroid: Australian Review: realme X3 SuperZoom, a camera-centric mid-range flagship?, Unbox: Nokia C2 Unboxing, Review: The Best, Affordable Android Go Phone In 2020?, Ausdroid: Alcatel 3L Review — A ridiculously cheap phone that’s surprisingly good, Unbox: Realme X3 SuperZoom Unboxing, Quick Review: Is This The Budget Flagship You’ve Been Waiting For?, Unbox: Huawei MateBook D14 Review: Your Laptop For The New Normal?, Unbox: Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and Note 9 Pro Review: Setting The Standard, Gadgets Now: Realme Narzo 10 review: A durable budget phone, Unbox: Xiaomi Mi 10 Review: Is Xiaomi’s Most Premium Phone Worth Buying?, Gadgets Now: Realme 6 Pro review: New design, competent price, The Verge: LG Gram 17 review: lighter than it looks, The Verge: LG Velvet Review: Sleek, Not Smooth, Tech PP: Realme X3 SuperZoom Review: Really about the cameras!, Tech PP: OnePlus 8 Review: OnePlus 8 Pro…Lite!, Tech Nave: Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite review - A midrange all-rounder tablet than can handle almost everything, Tech Nave: Should you get the Samsung Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition?, Mobygyaan: Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Review, Team Android: Huawei Y6P Review – EMUI and AppGallery on Value Hardware, Hot Hardware: Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro Review: A Rugged Battery Life Champ, Hot Hardware: Nubia RedMagic 5G Review: An Unruly Android Gaming Beast, The Tech Revolutionist: POCO F2 Pro: The Ultimate Flagship Killer Arrives in Singapore with Singtel, Team Android: Huawei Y6P: Unboxing and First Impressions, Lowyat.net: OnePlus 8 Pro Review: A Flagship Device Through And Through, Sam Mobile: Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite review: Bringing the S Pen to the masses, Sam Mobile: Samsung Galaxy A41 review: A compact mid-range phone done right, Lowyat.net: Samsung Galaxy A31 Review: Performs Better Than Its Price Suggests, KL Gadget Guy: HONOR 9A Review: A subpar device with a huge battery, KL Gadget Guy: Black Shark 3 Pro Review: Physical pop-up triggers for the win, Htxt Africa: Samsung Galaxy A31 review: Devilish details, Gadget Diary: Realme X3 SuperZoom Review: A Performance-Oriented Economical Flagship, Cool Smartphone: Honor 9X Pro – Review, Cool Smartphone: Honor 9A – Up close and personal. Is the App Gallery good enough?, Android Guys: Poco F2 Pro Review, What Mobile: Device review: Huawei P40 Pro+ – a brilliant, compromised smartphone, What Mobile: Device review: Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro, What Hi-Fi: Apple iPhone SE (2020) review, Exhibit.tech: Samsung Galaxy S20 – The Near Perfect Phone, Exhibit.tech: Vivo V19 Review: Should you buy it?, Gadgetspeak: An OPPO Handset, AnandTech: The OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro Review: Becoming The Flagship, Manila Shaker: OPPO A92 Gaming Review – Immersive Gaming Experience (Video), Manila Shaker: Redmi Note 9 Full Review – 1080P on a Budget, Manila Shaker: Vivo V19 Neo Full Review – The Knight’s Owl, Tech2.in.com: Oneplus 8 Pro Review: A Great Flagship Smartphone That Ticks Most Boxes, Tech2.in.com: Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition Review: The Redmi Note Series Of The Laptop World, T3: Apple iPhone 11 Pro review: the best camera and screen on a phone, T3: Oppo Reno 10x Zoom review: camera class and stylish looks, T3: Samsung Galaxy S10 review: the complete package, T3: Google Pixel 4 review: the best Pixel yet might not be good enough, T3: OnePlus 7T review: beautiful iteration, T3: Sony Xperia 1 review: the best phone in the world for watching movies, T3: Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ review: the no-compromise Note, T3: Huawei MateBook X Pro (2020) review: another top-class laptop from Huawei, T3: Apple iPhone 11 review: a near-perfect balance of price and features, T3: Realme X3 SuperZoom review: another competitive, mid-range Android phone, T3: Sony Xperia 1 II review: a classy camera and a superb display lead the way, T3: LG Velvet review: LG goes in a new direction, T3: iPhone X review: the best you can get, Stuff TV: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip review, Stuff TV: Microsoft Surface Book 3 review, Stuff TV: Oppo Find X2 Lite 5G review, Stuff TV: LG Velvet review, Laptop Media: Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (15) review – an excellent 3:2 display, custom AMD processors and extremely tight form factor, Tom's Guide: iPhone XR review, Tom's Guide: Amazon Fire HD 8 review, Phone Arena: Sony Xperia 1 II Review, GSM Arena: Oppo Reno3 Pro 5G / Find X2 Neo review, Think Digit: Oneplus 8 Review, Phone Arena: LG Velvet review, Phone Arena: Samsung Galaxy A71 Review, GSM Arena: Samsung Galaxy A51 5G review, GSM Arena: LG Velvet with DualScreen review, GSM Arena: Realme X3 hands-on review, GSM Arena: Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro/9 Pro Max review, NDTV Gadgets: Realme X3 SuperZoom Review, NDTV Gadgets: Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite Review, NDTV Gadgets: Realme X3 SuperZoom First Impressions, NDTV Gadgets: Motorola One Fusion+ Review, Neowin: Microsoft Surface Book 3 review: Please Microsoft, just make a convertible, Neowin: Samsung Galaxy A31 review: An A-lister you should probably ignore, India Today: Mi NoteBook 14 Horizon Edition review: Exceeds expectations, Yugatech: Nokia C2 Review, India Today: Motorola One Fusion+ review: The one we needed badly, Yugatech: Huawei Nova 7SE 5G Review, Yugatech: OnePlus 8 Review, Yugatech: Huawei P40 Pro+ Review, DxOMark: Oppo Find X2 Pro Selfie review, Android Central: Moto E (2020) review: Too cheap for its own good, DxOMark: Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro Selfie review, DxOMark: Apple iPhone SE (2020) Camera review, Yugatech: OPPO A92 Review, DxOMark: LG V60 ThinQ 5G Audio review, DxOMark: Apple iPhone SE (2020) Selfie review, Android Central: LG Velvet review: Beautifully flawed
The next Apple Watch may offer a sought-after new feature. (Source: Apple)

A new leak lends further support to blood-oxygen tracking in the Apple Watch 6

Earlier reports have pointed to a new health-tracking spec for the Apple Watch 5's successor: blood oxygen tracking. A new tip may give this idea further weight. It also backs up other claims of sleep-tracking and even more advanced cardiovascular monitoring in the upcoming wearable.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Aug 2020 00:48
The Nubia Watch. (Source: Nubia)

Nubia launches its second-gen wraparound smartwatch

Nubia has just introduced the late-2020 refresh of its RedMagic 5G gaming smartphone. However, it also debuted a successor to the interesting Alpha flexible-display wearable alongside it. This product, simply called the Watch, has a similar form-factor but may be more durable and user-friendly this time around.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Aug 2020 00:06
Jul 31, 2020
A "Mate 40 screen protector". (Source: Weibo)

Huawei is rumored to stick with curved displays for the Mate 40 series

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro is a premium phablet that came with the often-polarizing detail of a waterfall display, or a screen with a pronounced curve to both sides. Now, a blogger claims this spec will live on in the device's successor. It may in fact apply to the vanilla Mate 40 as well this time, to a degree.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jul 2020 23:22
The Note 20 Ultra may look like this. (Source: WinFuture)

Samsung is likely to sell Galaxy Note 20 Ultras with the Snapdragon 865+ in its own home market: new leak

Two devices with model numbers known to pertain to the upcoming flagship Galaxy Note 20 Ultra have appeared on the Geekbench 5 website. One of them has the suffix N, which suggests it is destined for the South Korean market. Oddly, it is the one without the Exynos 990, an SoC made by Samsung itself.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jul 2020 22:44
The Rock Pi 4 Model C can be purchased for US$59. (Image source: Radxa)

Rock Pi 4 Model C: A US$59 single-board computer that supports NVMe drives and PoE

Radxa's new version of the Rock Pi 4, the Model C, is finally orderable. The Rock Pi 4 Model C has an M.2 connector for NVMe storage and is available for as little as US$59. The SBC is available with a hexa-core processor and 4 GB of RAM.
Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2020 21:38
It seems that Android 10 has started reaching more Redmi Note 7 handsets. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Global stable Android 10 upgrade extended for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

The Android 10 upgrade for the global version of the Redmi Note 7 is hitting more devices. The update, which is called V11.0.1.0.QFGMIXM, also carries the July 2020 security patch among other changes.
Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2020 21:35
The Analogue Pocket retails for US$199.99. (Image source: Analogue)

Analogue Pocket: The luxury Game Boy will be orderable from next week for US$199.99

The Analogue Pocket will be available to pre-order from next week for US$199.99. The luxury Game Boy supports original cartridges from consoles like the Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance. The device has a 615 PPI display too and can be outputted to TVs or external monitors.
Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2020 20:40
The design of the MateBook D remains unchanged from last year's model. (Image source: Huawei)

The new Huawei MateBook D comes with AMD Ryzen Renoir processors for under US$600

The MateBook D has received a Renoir refresh. Available in 14-inch and 15-inch variants, the MateBook D has a sleek design and narrow display edges. The new MateBook D series starts at CNY 4,099 (~US$584).
Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2020 20:33
Dell Alienware m15 R3 Laptop Review: Vapor Chamber Saves The Day

85% Dell Alienware m15 R3 Laptop Review: Vapor Chamber Saves The Day

Now with beefed-up cooling. It may look the same on the outside, but it's a different beast on the inside. CPU temperatures are much cooler now to address one of our biggest concerns about last year's Alienware m15 R2.
Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 31 Jul 2020 20:24
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook with 4K AMOLED, Core i5, 256 GB SSD, and 8 GB RAM already down to $800 USD (Source: Amazon)

Deal | Samsung Galaxy Chromebook with 4K AMOLED, Core i5, 256 GB SSD, and 8 GB RAM already down to $800 USD

The premium Samsung convertible Chromebook is barely four months old and price cuts are already in effect. Originally launched for $1000 USD, Amazon is now offering the model for $200 less.
Allen Ngo, 31 Jul 2020 20:01
With the OnePlus Nord, the manufacturer has revisited its old recipe for success: A low price and great features

OnePlus Nord: Is the high-end Smartphone worth its mid-range price?

A cheap smartphone with lots of features that would otherwise cost you a lot more. That is what OnePlus promises the Nord to be. This summary of our test results will show whether this concept has been successfully executed.
Florian Schmitt, 31 Jul 2020 19:46
Offers strong hardware with a weak display: The Huawei P40 Lite 5G

P40 Lite 5G: Huawei follows through

Despite the forced lack of Google Services, not only does Huawei deliver top smartphones but also devices with a very good price-performance ratio. The latter devices include the P40 Lite 5G smartphone that is available for 400 Euros (~$469).
Mike Wobker, 31 Jul 2020 19:05
The Xiaomi Mi 8 is the latest device to start receiving MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 update arrives for the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S in India as OS upgrade lands on Mi 8 and is extended for the Mi 9T and Redmi K20

The stable MIUI 12 update has arrived for the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S in India. Additionally, Xiaomi has upgraded the Mi 8 and has expanded the rollout of its latest OS for the Mi 9T and Redmi K20 in Europe.
Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2020 18:31
Huawei and Porsche Design are seemingly partnering on smartwatches again. (Image source: Huawei)

EUIPO confirms renewed Huawei and Porsche Design partnership with Watch RS and Watch GTRS smartwatch trademarks; release possibly timed for Mate 40 series unveiling in October

Huawei and Porsche Design appear to be working together again, but this time on smartwatches. Huawei is already working on a Mate Watch, a Watch GT 2 Pro and an Honor GS Pro, but two Porsche Design smartwatches are on the horizon too. Called the Watch RS and Watch GTRS, the two Porsche Design-branded devices may arrive as early as October.
Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2020 18:20
Apple's first ARM MacBook will be a spiritual successor of the discontinued 12-inch model. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Apple MacBook: First ARM MacBook may have up to 20 hours battery life, an A14X Bionic chipset and 16 GB of RAM, but also a 720p webcam and a butterfly keyboard

Apple is planning to equip its first ARM-powered MacBook with an A14X Bionic, according to a new rumour. The in-house chipset will be paired with up to 16 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, along with a 720p webcam and a 4th generation butterfly keyboard. Between 15 and 20 hours of battery life beckons for the new 12-inch MacBook, too.
Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2020 18:15
The deal could go through for around US$40 billion. (Image Source: Go4IT)

Nvidia already in advanced talks to buy ARM for more than US$32 billion

Nvidia is inching closer to sealing the deal for what looks like more than US$40 billion, but analysts think that Nvidia might actually ruin the entire value proposition of ARM with this move. Apple, Qualcomm and Samsung will try to oppose this as much as they can.
Bogdan Solca, 31 Jul 2020 16:56
The Amazfit Band 6 comes in olive, midnight black, and orange. (Image source: AliExpress)

Huami Amazfit 6 leaked: Global "York" variant of the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 with blood oxygen monitor, Amazon Alexa, and 24-hour heart-rate tracking

The Huami Amazfit Band 6 has been confirmed thanks to a combination of some code digging and the fitness tracker appearing in all its glory on a retailer site. The Amazfit Band 6 comes with Amazon Alexa, blood oxygen monitoring, heart-rate tracker, menstrual cycle tracker, and stress detection. The “York” codename was previously thought to belong to a global version of the Xiaomi Mi Band 5.
Daniel R Deakin, 31 Jul 2020 16:30
The Zephyr Gaming Mouse is an interesting experiment, but our prototype has many shortcomings. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Zephyr Gaming Mouse: First Impressions of the gaming mouse with a built-in fan

The Zephyr Gaming Mouse resembles many other gaming mice with its RGB lighting and over the top design. However, it also includes a built-in fan that Zephyr Gaming claims can cool your hand. We have been using a prototype for over a week now, but is it worth its US$89 early bird price?
Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2020 15:28
Honor has released its Magicbook 15 laptop in India

Honor Magicbook 15 with pop-up webcam launched in India for INR 42,999 (US$574)

The Honor Magicbook 15 laptop is now available for purchase in India. The notebook features an AMD Ryzen 5 3500U CPU with 8GB of RAM, 256GB of solid-state storage, and a Radeon Vega 8 GPU. It will be available on Flipkart starting August 3 for INR 42,999 (US$574).
Anil Satyanarayana, 31 Jul 2020 15:05
Three new Nokia smartphones are apparently launching in early September. (Image source: HMD Global)

Nokia 6.3 and Nokia 7.3 release date rumoured as Nokia 2.4 specifications leak

Rumour has it that HMD Global is planning to launch three new smartphones in September. Specifically, the company is alleged to be unveiling the Nokia 2.4, Nokia 6.3 and Nokia 7.3 at IFA 2020, which will be hosted in Berlin between September 3 and 5.
Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2020 14:24

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