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Sony releases the a6600, its new APS-C flagship camera

The a6600 is the latest premium camera from Sony. It is an APS-C mirrorless unit with a 24.2MP Exmor sensor, Fast Hybrid autofocus (AF) and a 3-inch 180-degree touchscreen. The OEM has also unveiled an entry-level a6000-series cam...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Aug 2019 00:16

OnePlus may aim to beat other OEMs to an Android 10 stable release. (Source: ZDNet)

OnePlus allegedly plans to release Android 10 on the same day as Google

A new Reddit post shows a messaging thread that may have taken place between a OnePlus representative and a second party. The former mentions the date now linked to the official release of Android 10, and references the OEM's plan...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Aug 2019 18:51

An example of integer scaling compared to its bilinear counterpart. (Source: TechPowerUp)

NVIDIA addresses an issue for older games on newer displays with a driver update

Some consumers may have found that having a 4K display does not always result in pin-sharp content. This is because 1080p image data is not always scaled effectively to match the more up-to-date resolution. NVIDIA has addressed th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Aug 2019 14:53

WoW Classic European realms - English language (Source: Own)

WoW Classic has launched globally and is quite popular already

WoW Classic is finally available globally and, although it is supposed to recreate the state of the game after patch 1.12.1, this title comes with a few new bugs as well. However, WoW Classic is very popular right now and Blizzard...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Aug 2019 20:53

The Mi TV Pro series should start receiving Android Pie from September. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi is attempting to become the standard-bearer of Android TV with Android Pie updates for several Mi TVs

Starting next month, Xiaomi is bringing Android 9.0 Pie to four Mi TV devices. The TVs, which launched running Android 8.1 Oreo, will be updated in batches with a wider roll-out planned a few months later. Xiaomi also told XDA Dev...

Alex Alderson, 27 Aug 2019 15:08

Redmi teases the Note 8's camera prowess ahead of its launch

The Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi has been previewing the 48MP capabilities of its upcoming smartphone the Note 8. It has posted some attractive shots with a watermark indicating they were taken by the phone. One of its new modes, Super ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Aug 2019 22:59

The Motorola One Zoom may come in 3 colors. (Source: Ishan Agarwal/MySmartPrice)

New Motorola One Zoom renders show quad cameras and Amazon apps

The One Zoom may be a device soon to be released by Motorola. It is projected to be a quad-rear-camera device with Amazon Alexa integration. Some new images, shared by the legendary leaker Ishan Agarwal, may show what this phone w...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Aug 2019 20:06

Discord can now be downloaded as a Galaxy Store app. (Source: Android Headlines)

Discord integration on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series is live

Discord is now available on Samsung's proprietary mobile app store. It is intended to allow for video chats while gaming, and has been introduced as a novel feature on the new Galaxy Note 10 line. It requires that your Discord and...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Aug 2019 20:06

Google Pay has gone dark. (Source: Google)

Google Pay gets dark mode in new update

Google's Pay app has a new update with a dark mode. This means it joins a group of additional Android services that have this new feature. The trend is being adopted in preparation for the next major upgrade for this mobile OS.

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Aug 2019 17:50

iQOO launches the Pro 5G (and 4G) flagship smartphone(s)

Vivo's premium sub-brand iQOO has released the Pro, which as it turns out has a 4G variant in addition to the expected 5G-supporting model. It is powered by the Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC and has up to 12GB of RAM. The Pro runs Monst...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Aug 2019 15:12

Password Leak Detection is a feature of Chrome 78. (Source: Google)

Chrome may soon be able to alert the user if their passwords have been stolen

Password Leak Detection is an experimental feature in Chrome 78. It checks a given password against public databases of data breaches, in case of its use in a known security incident. Should this test prove positive, Chrome then o...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Aug 2019 19:36

Lava insists that its new, 3GB gaming phone is "too fast to be left behind"

Lava is an Indian smartphone OEM that has just released a new gaming phone. Called the Z93, it has 3GB of RAM and 32GB in internal storage, whereas many other companies in this space seem compelled to go for more in both respects....

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Aug 2019 18:57

The Liberate Air earbuds. (Source: House of Marley)

The new truly-wireless earbuds from House of Marley are made from 100% recycled materials

The Liberate Air earphones are made from reclaimed silicone and have a bamboo finish. In addition, they have a charging case described as made from recycled aluminium, wood, cotton and plastic. These new House of Marley products a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Aug 2019 18:23

The Redmi Note 8 Pro's battery capacity has also been revealed. (Source: Redmi)

Helio G90T-powered Redmi Note 8 Pro benchmarks are displayed prior to launch

Redmi has announced that its upcoming Note 8 Pro will rock the new, gaming-focused MediaTek Helio G90T SoC. The company asserts that this processor is more powerful than the comparable Snapdragon 710, albeit not the Kirin 810. The...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Aug 2019 17:42

This Redmi poster is also speculated to be a MIUI 11 teaser. (Source: Redmi)

Xiaomi may switch to MIUI 11 betas at end of August 2019

International betas of MIUI may have been terminated, but they are still going for Chinese users. Xiaomi has informed them that the last such preview build based on Android Pie (9.0) will be released on August 30, 2019. This sugge...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Aug 2019 23:39

The Kirin 990 may launch during IFA 2019. (Source: IndiaShopps)

Huawei now slated to unveil the Kirin 990 SoC at IFA 2019

Huawei will allegedly introduce its next-gen flagship mobile processor at an event in Berlin during September 2019. This would coincide with 2019's IFA event. In other news from this OEM, it has also presented its new SoC for AI, ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Aug 2019 23:06

Android 10, coming to a Nokia smartphone near you. (Image source: HMD Global)

Nokia outlines its Android 10 upgrade roadmap

HMD Global is one of the more reliable and faster OEMs at delivering OS upgrades to its Nokia handsets and it is looking to maintain that reputation with Android 10 too. The company has announced plans to upgrade a slew of Nokia h...

Alex Alderson, 23 Aug 2019 21:15

The alleged S10+ on Android 10. (Source: YouTube)

One UI 2.0 based on Android 10 for the Samsung Galaxy S10+ may have been leaked

A Portugese YouTuber called Dudu Rocha has demonstrated what may be Samsung's next major software upgrade on camera. This ROM, which was shown in comparison to a second phone running One UI 1.0, exhibits an About page that clearly...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Aug 2019 19:55

The LG V20 was the first smartphone to ship with Android 7.0 Nougat. (Image source: LG)

Android 9.0 Pie edges ever nearer for the LG V20

The wait for Android 9.0 Pie continues for LG V20 owners, but it now appears that LG is finishing its testing for the OS upgrade. A new build has been finalised, with the initial Pie update reportedly coming very soon.

Alex Alderson, 23 Aug 2019 19:05

The OnePlus will be released first in India. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus TV now officially slated for September 2019 launch; codename and specs leaked

The CEO of OnePlus (Pete Lau) has confirmed that the first-gen TV from this OEM will launch in a month from now (August 2019). It will be released to the Indian market initially. A Twitter tipster claims to have dug its CPU, GPU a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Aug 2019 18:39

The OPPO Reno2 may have made its first appearance on Geekbench. (Source: OPPO)

New 8GB OPPO phone pops up on Geekbench

A device with the novel model number OPPO PCKM00 has appeared on the Geekbench website recently. It is described as having 8GB of RAM, the Snapdragon 675 processor and as running Android 9. This phone has attained a relatively goo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Aug 2019 23:57

Teh Redmi Note 8 line is now linked to MediaTek Helio G-series processors. (Source: MySmartPrice)

Redmi Note 8 series' colors and SKUs allegedly disclosed prior to launch

The Redmi Note 8 and 8 Pro will be released in China soon. A tech blog claims to have a document detailing the choices of colors and storage options available to either variant. It asserts that the Note 8 will start at 4GB of RAM,...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Aug 2019 23:11

This is Android Q's official name. (Source: Google)

No sweets for Q: Google announces new naming scheme for future Android upgrades

Google has announced that the next major update for its mobile OS will be...Android 10. Simply Android 10. The "dessert" theme that has been in effect for the last decade is, therefore, no more, as the brand's styling goes in a di...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Aug 2019 17:05

Waze adds YouTube Music integration to its Android/iOS app

The popular navigation aid Waze has had the ability to control the audio from several music streaming apps for some time. YouTube Music is the latest example of these. Users who subscribe to the Premium version of this service can...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Aug 2019 22:49

Many LG V30 handsets remain stuck on Android 8.0 Oreo. (Image source: Digital Trends)

LG temporarily pulls LG V30 Android 9.0 Pie update

Are you unable to download Android 9.0 Pie to your LG V30? Well, the South Korean has apparently pulled the update from its FOTA and LG Bridge servers. This may prove a temporary measure, but there is no word when LG will continue...

Alex Alderson, 21 Aug 2019 17:38

A recent leak purporting to show the Redmi Note 8. (Source: XDA)

The 64MP Redmi Note 8 series - and the brand's first 4K TV - will launch soon

Redmi has packed a number of exciting details in its latest official announcement. Firstly, it has confirmed that its promised 64MP camera will debut in the Redmi Note 8 Pro. It will be released alongside the base Note 8 at an eve...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Aug 2019 17:21

Vivaldi 2.7 update notification (Source: Own)

Vivaldi 2.7 launches with better sound controls, smoother navigation, and more

The first Vivaldi release after the summer break, labeled 2.7.1628.30, comes with no less than 63 bug fixes and four new features. These new features include fast access to User Profiles, an option that allows stopping (in advance...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Aug 2019 16:55

Apple accidentally rolls back security patch in iOS 12.4 update, making jailbreaking possible

An oversight by Apple caused an old security bug to be reintroduced with iOS 12.4. While the bug had been patched in iOS 12.3, the exploit is present in the latest operating system from Apple and can be used for jailbreaking on co...

Sam Medley, 20 Aug 2019 22:46

Sony acquires Insomniac Games

After spending no less than 25 years in the gaming industry, Insomniac Games — the developer behind titles such as Ratchet & Clank and the critically acclaimed Marvel's Spider-Man — is joining PlayStation’s Worldwide Studios. Just...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Aug 2019 16:32

HP offering one-year of Mobalytics free to League of Legends players just for trying out Omen Command Center

If you're a League of Legends player and have been curious about Mobalytics, then you can give it a shot free-of-charge for one year by downloading an upcoming version of Omen Command Center.

Allen Ngo, 20 Aug 2019 09:00

The new Redmi phone on TENAA's website. (Source: TENAA)

Possible Redmi 7 successor appears on TENAA and in real-life images

A device with Redmi branding and the model number M1908C3IC has been certified by the Chinese telecomms authority TENAA. It is believed that this device will be called the 8 on launch. It has dual cameras and 3 RAM SKUs.

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Aug 2019 23:05

Xiaomi's Mi A3 listings on Amazon India. (Source: Amazon)

Xiaomi Mi A3 to launch in India on August 21, may start at about US$210

Xiaomi has announced that it will launch the Mi A3 as India's next Android One device on August 21, 2019. However, Amazon may have spoiled its reveal by publishing listings for its SKUs ahead of time. They show that these phones w...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Aug 2019 20:04

A Minecraft scene with and without ray tracing. (Source: NVIDIA)

Gamescom 2019 | Minecraft, Dying Light 2 and other titles to get ray tracing soon

Mojang, the makers of Minecraft, has announced that its hit game will become able to use real-time ray tracing in early 2020. Furthermore, NVIDIA has broken the news that a number of other titles will get these features. They incl...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Aug 2019 19:07

The Huawei Y9s. (Source: Android Enterprise)

Huawei Y9s with possible pop-up camera leaks out

It seems Huawei will release an alternative version of one of its 2019 mid-range phone soon. This device, the Y9s, has appeared on the Android Enterprise database. Its new product image shows a completely edge-to-edge screen, as o...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Aug 2019 17:01

Google Play Books now has Beta Features. (Source: Google)

Google Play Books' first beta includes a Custom Shelf setting

For the first time in history, Google has prepared a beta for Play Books. One of its first additions is the option to create Custom Shelves. This, according to lead engineer Dan Kimberg, is a hotly-requested feature for this app.

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Aug 2019 18:56

The Motorola One Action is now official. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola One Action launches with groundbreaking rotated wide-angle camera sensor

The Motorola One Action has finally been unveiled. Like most of its siblings, it has a 21:9 screen and mid-range specs. However, it sets itself apart with its "industry first" wide-angle rear camera, which allows for the capture o...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Aug 2019 18:22

The Realme 5 Pro is an increasingly interesting prospect for late 2019. (Source: Flipkart)

Geekbench scores hint at Snapdragon 710 and 8GB RAM for the Realme 5 Pro

Realme's 5 Pro has just been confirmed by Flipkart as an upcoming release in August 2019. A model number that may conform to this phone has surfaced on Geekbench. It shows that it is powered by the octa-core Snapdragon 710 SoC and...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Aug 2019 13:09

Native 2FA is now available on some Xiaomi devices. (Source: Bleeping Computer)

MIUI introduces 2-factor authentication for Xiaomi user accounts

For the first time in its history, the Xiaomi custom MIUI Android skin has implemented 2-factor authentication (or 2FA) for this OEM's software ecosystem. So far, it works to send notifications to all devices connected to a single...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Aug 2019 19:17

Sony has won an award for its Real-Time Eye AF technique. (Source: Sony)

Sony smashes through records at the 2019 EISA Awards

Sony has announced that it has hit a new record for wins at the Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) awards for this year. The company won 7 times at this event, 3 of which were for its innovative, extensive G-series FE len...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Aug 2019 18:50

The Realme 5's official teaser. (Source: Flipkart)

Realme 5 series to debut in India on August 20, 2019

The Realme 5 is now official. Flipkart is now promoting this phone as the first in its price-bracket to rock quad rear cameras and a 5000mAh battery. Furthermore, it will be launched alongside a Pro variant, which has the same num...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Aug 2019 18:05

The Snapdragon 665 may feature in a new Realme phone soon. (Source: Qualcomm)

The upcoming Realme 5 may be a Xiaomi Mi A3-beater

Realme is now connected to the launch of a new phone, provisionally called the RMX1911 - although it may be named the 5 on release. Geekbench scores with this model number show that it has 4GB of RAM and the same SoC as the Xiaomi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Aug 2019 17:52

The Fitbit Versa 2's alleged boxed state. (Source: OLX)

Fitbit's Versa 2 official packaging allegedly leaks out

Fitbit has been linked to a second generation of its popular Versa smartwatch for some time now. Recently, rumors about it have started up again in light of new leaks. They claim to show the wearable's official packaging, as well ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Aug 2019 17:06

King's Bounty II pre-orders now live, launch set for 2020 (Source: 1C Online Games Portal)

King’s Bounty II confirmed to arrive next year with open-world exploration and RPG mechanics

Popular turn-based fantasy video game King's Bounty is ready for a come back that blends open-world exploration and RPG mechanics with the successful tactical turn-based approach used by the previous titles of this franchise. Pre-...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Aug 2019 15:32

Facebook paid human contractors to listen to and transcribe audio from users

According to employees familiar with the practice, Facebook has been hiring outside contractors to listen to and transcribe user audio. While Facebook claims the transcriptions were done to improve the voice-to-text transcription ...

Sam Medley, 14 Aug 2019 23:30

EMUI 10 will start appearing in beta form next month. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei sets out the first ten devices to receive EMUI 10

It has been less than a week since Huawei announced EMUI 10, its customised version of Android Q. However, it has already laid out its early rollout plans with some Honor smartphones on the horizon too.

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2019 23:11

The iQOO Pro 5G may be the next Snapdragon 855 Plus phone. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO Pro 5G goes to Geekbench, rivals ROG Phone II's score

A phone called the Vivo V1916A has appeared on the Geekbench database. This model number has been linked to the upcoming iQOO Pro 5G, which is slated to come with the updated Snapdragon 855+ processor. Its scores match well with t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Aug 2019 20:09

Tumblr is to be sold to the makers of WordPress

Tumblr is a blogging platform that has been part of Yahoo (or Oath, as it is now) since 2013. However, the parent company in this case - Verizon - has reportedly been trying to palm it off for some time. It has now successfully fo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Aug 2019 19:08

OnePlus sketches out its smart TV ambitions. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus TV now slated for late-September 2019 launch, with multiple SKUs in tow

OnePlus has just introduced its first large-screen product as the...well...OnePlus TV. Leaks from other sources have claimed that this new product will be released in the last week or so of September 2019. It is also rumored to co...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Aug 2019 18:36

NFS Heat unveiled, coming in November (Source: Business Wire)

Need for Speed Heat to feature an open-world design and a dark story, launch set for November

Need for Speed Heat is set in Palm City, a brand-new open-world location that accommodates — unsurprisingly — races that take place both in broad daylight and at night. This title will hit Windows PCs, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One ...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Aug 2019 18:00

Security researchers load ransomware onto DSLR over WiFi and encrypt photos in WannaCry-styled attack

A new report by security experts at Check Point Research demonstrates a glaring vulnerability in modern DSLR cameras: Photo Transfer Protocol. Worse yet, the researchers were able to exploit vulnerabilities in PTP/IP, which transf...

Sam Medley, 12 Aug 2019 23:23

Software

Sony releases the a6600, its new APS-C flagship camera

OnePlus allegedly plans to release Android 10 on the same day as Google

NVIDIA addresses an issue for older games on newer displays with a driver update

WoW Classic has launched globally and is quite popular already

Xiaomi is attempting to become the standard-bearer of Android TV with Android Pie updates for several Mi TVs

Redmi teases the Note 8's camera prowess ahead of its launch

New Motorola One Zoom renders show quad cameras and Amazon apps

Discord integration on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series is live

Google Pay gets dark mode in new update

iQOO launches the Pro 5G (and 4G) flagship smartphone(s)

Chrome may soon be able to alert the user if their passwords have been stolen

Lava insists that its new, 3GB gaming phone is "too fast to be left behind"

The new truly-wireless earbuds from House of Marley are made from 100% recycled materials

Helio G90T-powered Redmi Note 8 Pro benchmarks are displayed prior to launch

Xiaomi may switch to MIUI 11 betas at end of August 2019

Huawei now slated to unveil the Kirin 990 SoC at IFA 2019

Nokia outlines its Android 10 upgrade roadmap

One UI 2.0 based on Android 10 for the Samsung Galaxy S10+ may have been leaked

Android 9.0 Pie edges ever nearer for the LG V20

OnePlus TV now officially slated for September 2019 launch; codename and specs leaked

New 8GB OPPO phone pops up on Geekbench

Redmi Note 8 series' colors and SKUs allegedly disclosed prior to launch

No sweets for Q: Google announces new naming scheme for future Android upgrades

Waze adds YouTube Music integration to its Android/iOS app

LG temporarily pulls LG V30 Android 9.0 Pie update

The 64MP Redmi Note 8 series - and the brand's first 4K TV - will launch soon

Vivaldi 2.7 launches with better sound controls, smoother navigation, and more

Apple accidentally rolls back security patch in iOS 12.4 update, making jailbreaking possible

Sony acquires Insomniac Games

HP offering one-year of Mobalytics free to League of Legends players just for trying out Omen Command Center

Possible Redmi 7 successor appears on TENAA and in real-life images

Xiaomi Mi A3 to launch in India on August 21, may start at about US$210

Gamescom 2019 | Minecraft, Dying Light 2 and other titles to get ray tracing soon

Huawei Y9s with possible pop-up camera leaks out

Google Play Books' first beta includes a Custom Shelf setting

Motorola One Action launches with groundbreaking rotated wide-angle camera sensor

Geekbench scores hint at Snapdragon 710 and 8GB RAM for the Realme 5 Pro

MIUI introduces 2-factor authentication for Xiaomi user accounts

Sony smashes through records at the 2019 EISA Awards

Realme 5 series to debut in India on August 20, 2019

The upcoming Realme 5 may be a Xiaomi Mi A3-beater

Fitbit's Versa 2 official packaging allegedly leaks out

King’s Bounty II confirmed to arrive next year with open-world exploration and RPG mechanics

Facebook paid human contractors to listen to and transcribe audio from users

Huawei sets out the first ten devices to receive EMUI 10

iQOO Pro 5G goes to Geekbench, rivals ROG Phone II's score

Tumblr is to be sold to the makers of WordPress

OnePlus TV now slated for late-September 2019 launch, with multiple SKUs in tow

Need for Speed Heat to feature an open-world design and a dark story, launch set for November

Security researchers load ransomware onto DSLR over WiFi and encrypt photos in WannaCry-styled attack

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