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Dec 26, 2018
Sony's Xperia XA3 series is expected to feature Plus and Ultra models. (Source: MySmartPrice/OnLeaks)

Details of the Sony Xperia XA3 Plus and Xperia L3 leaked

Some new information about Sony’s upcoming Xperia XA3 Plus and L3 smartphones has been leaked. The XA3 Plus device will apparently have a retail price of 519 Euros (~US$589) in most European markets, and it is believed it will come in a choice of three colors: black, silver, and gold. The Xperia L3 is also expected to be made available in Europe.
Daniel R Deakin, 26 Dec 2018 22:25
There may be more details on the GTX 1050's successor. (Source: Digit)

RTX 2060 OpenCL scores allegedly leaked, alongside those of putative 'GTX 11x0'-series card

Recently, we covered leaks that point to a series of cards that will have Turing architectures, but will lack ray-tracing, to be released by NVIDIA in 2019. There is also speculation that one of these will be the successor for the GTX 1050/1050 Ti. This possibility has gained a little more weight, as the prolific leaker TUM APISAK has posted OpenCL scores for the RTX 2060 and a second, unnamed card that may be a GTX 1150.
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Dec 2018 16:22
The iPad Mini 4 could be said to be in need of an update. (Source: ManilaShaker Philippines)

'iPad Mini 5 case leak' may in fact be 2016 prototype

A case design purported to be associated with the upcoming iPad Mini 5 appeared to show that the tablet would have a dual camera and a headphone jack. This may have been an encouraging sign, as the iPad Mini line hasn't been upgraded since 2015. However, a subsequent comment on the matter from another leaker asserts that the case in the initial leak is in fact from 2016.
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Dec 2018 15:39
The Honor V20. (Source: IndiaToday)

Huawei launches its new Kirin 980-powered Honor V20 flagship, prices start under US$450

Honor has announced the launch of its new premium phone, the Honor V20. The device is powered by Huawei’s top of the line Kirin 980 SoC, and features a punch-hole camera design. There's a dual camera setup that includes a 48 MP sensor at the rear, a 25 MP selfie shooter at the front, and a 4000 mAh battery. All for under US$450.
Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2018 12:09
The OnePlus 3T. (Source: Techradar)

The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T receive their stable Pie updates

OnePlus has begun sending out the stable Pie update to its last-gen flagships, the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T. The devices were launched on Android Nougat, and this will likely be the last major update they receive.
Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2018 11:56
Huawei's next-gen flagship SoC, the Kirin 990, is already in development

Huawei's next-gen flagship SoC, the Kirin 990, is already in development

Huawei only just launched its new Kirin 980 flagship SoC a few months ago, but the company is already working on its successor, the Kirin 990. This comes amidst rumors that the Kirin 990 may be a mid-cycle release in Q1 2019.
Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2018 11:54
The Mi Play. (Source: Mi)

Xiaomi launches the new budget Mi Play, dual rear cameras in tow

Xiaomi has launched its new budget smartphone, the Mi Play. The device features dual rear cameras, a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, an unwieldy circular notch, and a 3000 mAh battery.
Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2018 11:51
Dec 25, 2018
A number of newer Samsung Galaxy-line models are in line for an update to Android 9.0. (Source: Daily Express)

Samsung has released its Android Pie update roadmap; Galaxy Note FE is not on there

The Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus may have got their Christmas gift, in the form of an update to stable Pie with One UI, already. Now, Samsung has released the update schedule for all other models eligible to receive the latest Android update. The Galaxy Note FE, which was released in 2017, is notable by its absence.
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Dec 2018 12:03
Bethesda is making a gift of older games to those who have played Fallout 76. (Source: Bethesda)

Bethesda offers olive branch in the form of free games to Fallout 76 players

Fallout 76 has been lambasted by users and critics over its significant bugs and lack of playability at launch. Its developers, Bethesda, has attempted to make restitution for these shortcomings through an offer of free access to older Fallout titles on PC to all who logged into '76, regardless of platform.
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Dec 2018 11:33
The rendered images in the video showcase a potentially revised design language for Sony's Xperia line-up. (Source: TechConfigurations/YouTube)

Sony Xperia XZ4 rumor roundup; render video wows with 21:9 display and triple rear cameras

TechConfigurations has uploaded a video on YouTube showing off impressive renders of the Sony Xperia XZ4 based on numerous alleged leaks and rumors. The smartphone’s display is expected to offer a game-changing 21:9 aspect ratio, so not only will the device be tall and slender, it will also be able to play widescreen movies without any black bars at the top or bottom (letterboxing).
Daniel R Deakin, 25 Dec 2018 09:53
It's believed the Samsung Galaxy M series will replace the current J series. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy M30 turns up on Geekbench running Android 8.1

The Samsung SM-M305F smartphone has been spotted on Geekbench. The listing for the device, which is also known as the Samsung Galaxy M30, states the operating system as Android 8.1. The amount of on-board memory is given as 4 GB. The M30 will be joining the M10 and M20 as part of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy M series.
Daniel R Deakin, 25 Dec 2018 08:12
The 2018 Razer Blade Stealth is an awesome Ultrabook, but double-check for these abnormalities (Image source: Razer)

Update | The 2018 Razer Blade Stealth is an awesome Ultrabook, but double-check for these abnormalities

Loose USB Type-C charging cable, electronic noise, discharging battery when gaming, and abnormally slow processor performance round up the list of issues we encountered during our review on the latest Blade Stealth laptop.
Allen Ngo, 25 Dec 2018 07:21
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Razer Blade 15 vs. Alienware m15: Dell has the performance advantage

Razer Blade 15 vs. Alienware m15: Dell has the major performance advantage

The Core i7-8750H CPU in the Dell runs 25 percent faster than the same CPU in the Razer Blade 15. The thinner Razer system does not benefit from Intel Turbo Boost as much likely to keep surface temperatures and power consumption in check.
Allen Ngo, 25 Dec 2018 00:58
LG: New 4K short distance laser projector announced

LG: New 4K short distance laser projector announced

With the HU85L, LG has introduced a new short distance projector with a 4k resolution. It takes less than an inch to create an image with a diagonal bigger than 100 inches.
Cornelius Wolff, 25 Dec 2018 00:30
Dec 24, 2018
The 12.5-inch Mi Notebook Air. (Source: Xiaomi)

Update | Xiaomi launches its new lightweight 12.5-inch Mi Notebook Air, a significantly cheaper MacBook Air alternative

Xiaomi has launched its new budget, lightweight laptop, the 12.5-inch Mi Notebook Air. The laptop manages to be lighter than the 12-inch MacBook Air and comes with a sub-US$600 price tag.
Ricci Rox, 24 Dec 2018 21:48
Eurocom is reminding everyone that its laptops are the most customizable and upgradeable in the market (Source: Eurocom)

Eurocom is reminding everyone that its laptops are the most customizable and upgradeable in the market

The small MXM form factor is getting its time in the spotlight now that gaming laptops are expected to make the transition from Nvidia Pascal to Turing soon. Eurocom is taking a jab at the “planned obsolescence” of most laptops whereas the CPU and GPU in many Eurocom laptops are easily upgradeable by the end user.
Allen Ngo, 24 Dec 2018 19:16
One UI is available as an OTA for the Galaxy S9 and S9+ running Android Oreo and those on the One UI beta program. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung has begun rolling out One UI to the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+

Christmas has come early for some Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ owners. In a surprise move, Samsung has today released its Android 9 Pie-based One UI update for both devices in certain countries. One UI is available now as an OTA update in Germany, Italy, Switzerland and the UAE, according to SamMobile.
Alex Alderson, 24 Dec 2018 18:38
The Note 9's predecessor is now rumored to add up to 0.35 inches in screen real estate. (Source: BGR)

New leak alleges that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will have a 6.75 inch screen

The Twitter-based leaker IceUniverse has released a new post that purports to outline the screen sizes of the upcoming Samsung flagships. It applies not only to the impending Galaxy S10 line, but to the Galaxy Note 10 as well. This phablet will apparently come with an impressive 6.75-inch display.
Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Dec 2018 18:00
POCO India's "Christmas Reveal" could be a new RAM SKU for the Kevlar F1. (Source: BuyingGiftOnline)

Update | POCO's India division hints at "Big Christmas Reveal" for tomorrow

POCO India, a division of Xiaomi's popular sub-brand, has sent a tweet suggesting that a so-called '#NewPoco' is to be released tomorrow (December 25). Any excitement around such an announcement may be tempered by speculation that this "reveal" is not much more than a new color or RAM SKU of the pre-existing POCO F1, however.
Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Dec 2018 17:35
The Zanco smart pen is available on Kickstarter now. (Source: Zanco)

A crowd-funding campaign for a mobile phone in pen form has raised 575% of its goal already

The Zanco smart pen is a stylus with (nearly) all the features of a smartphone crammed into it. It has physical buttons, a click-pad, front and rear cameras and even a teeny tiny screen. It is intended as a smartphone replacement or companion (much like the Palm phone) and can also function as a Bluetooth remote for screens for purposes such as presentation. So far, it has raised just over US$50,000 on Kickstarter.
Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Dec 2018 17:09
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop Graphics Card

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop Graphics Card

1536 Turing cores @ 1455MHz, 192 Bit GDDR6 @ 12000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Laptop) graphics card for Notebooks.
A 3D render of the LG detachable slate patent. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

LG patent shows all-display tablet with detachable keyboard

Although LG is still making tablets their availability varies from market to market and they are largely mid to lower end devices running Android. A new patent application filed by the Korean tech giant looks as though that company may still harbor ambitions in the tablet space although it isn’t clear what operating system it might run.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Dec 2018 11:10
The Galaxy A9 was the first phone with four rear cameras, a feature expected to be seen on one S10 model. (Source: T3)

The Galaxy A10 could be the first Samsung phone with an in-display fingerprint sensor

Samsung's current generation Galaxy A sub-premium phones are obviously being used a testing bed for technology that will be seen on the next-gen S10 and Note 10 flagships. According to word on the grapevine, the company will debut its in-display fingerprint sensor on the upcoming Galaxy A10.
Ricci Rox, 24 Dec 2018 10:13
The Huawei P10 Plus. (Source: Expert Reviews)

The Huawei Mate 9, Mate 9 Pro, P10, and P10 Plus are billed to receive Pie in March 2019

After the start of the global Pie rollout for the Mate 10 and P20 phones, Huawei is set to send out the Pie update to older flagships like the Mate 9, Mate 9 Pro, P10, and P10 Plus. Of course, that won't be until March next year.
Ricci Rox, 24 Dec 2018 10:13
The OnePlus 6. (Source: CNET)

DxOMark | The OnePlus 6T manages to slightly outdo the OnePlus 6

DxOMark reviewed the OnePlus 6T and the flagship did well, managing to slightly better the OnePlus 6's score while keeping up with last-gen phones like the iPhone X and Mate 10 Pro.
Ricci Rox, 24 Dec 2018 10:09
The Honor V20. (Source: Huawei Central)

Honor V20 spotted on Geekbench, to feature new liquid cooling technology

Honor's upcoming premium phone, the View 20, has been spotted on popular benchmark platform Geekbench, with it achieving scores consistent with other Kirin 980-powered phones. The phone is also touted to come equipped with a new liquid cooling technology.
Ricci Rox, 24 Dec 2018 10:07
Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (FHD, Core i7-8565U) Laptop Review

86% Lenovo Yoga S730-13IWL (FHD, Core i7-8565U) Laptop Review

Meagre model. Lenovo is trying to make a splash in the compact ultrabook market by giving its laptops a makeover. The company has introduced new branding, the latest Intel CPUs and slimmer cases, but has it done enough to disrupt an already saturated market? Read on to find out whether its first non-convertible Yoga laptop, the Yoga S730-13IWL, or confusingly the 730s-13IWL in North America, can challenge its competitors.
Intel Core i7-8565U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.1 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 24 Dec 2018 09:53
The Huawei Mate 20 range was launched in November and has been a hit for the Chinese maker. (Source: The Star)

Huawei sold over 200 million smartphones in 2018, breaks company record

Already the number 2 smartphone maker in the world, Huawei has set a record for the number of smartphones it has shipped in a calendar year. The Chinese company has announced that it has sold over 200 million smartphones in 2018 on the back of the success of its P20, Mate 20 and Honor 10 range.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Dec 2018 07:39
Lenovo Yoga Book C930 (i5-7Y54, LTE, E-Ink) Convertible Review

84% Lenovo Yoga Book C930 (i5-7Y54, LTE, E-Ink) Convertible Review

3-in-1 convertible. The new Yoga Book has an E-Ink display instead of a keyboard and can be considered a combination of a laptop, a tablet and an e-reader. On top of that, you can also digitalize text and drawings with this all-rounder. The device is based on its predecessor from 2016 but offers many changes and improvements. For instance, it provides better performance. On the other hand, it has also dropped at least one feature. Is the 2018 Yoga Book worth twice the price of the old version? Find out in our detailed review.
Intel Core i5-7Y54, HD Graphics 615, 10.8", 778 g
Christian Hintze, 24 Dec 2018 00:55
Dec 23, 2018
Concept of what an Asus smartphone with large pop-up camera or camera hole could look like. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Patent images for Asus smartphone show pop-up camera and camera hole

Asus could be working on some interesting smartphone designs, according to patents filed with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) that have been unearthed by LetsGoDigital. Some of the images show a device with a pop-up camera in three different sizes. Other images contained in the design patents feature a smartphone with a camera hole in the display.
Daniel R Deakin, 23 Dec 2018 23:56
The purported webcam may bring biometric authentication back to the Xbox One. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft may be readying 4K webcams for Windows and Xbox One

Microsoft is now rumored to be working on 4K webcams. These accessories, which are likely to go under the Surface brand, will be compatible with Windows 10-powered devices and the Xbox One. The new webcams, which may also support Windows Hello, may be available next year.
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Dec 2018 19:17
The latest Max-Q cards should be available next year. (Source: NVIDIA)

RTX 2070 Max-Q benchmarks leak out, suggest superiority over GTX 1080

The RTX 2070 with Max-Q design is NVIDIA's upcoming mid-range laptop card. It has been spotted in leaked Final Fantasy XV benchmarks. The results (assuming they are genuine) put the new mobile GPU at the top of a list that also includes the GTX 1080 (desktop and Max-Q versions) and the Radeon RX Vega.
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Dec 2018 18:20
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Desktop Graphics Card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Desktop Graphics Card

4352 Turing cores @ 1350MHz, 352 Bit GDDR6 @ 14000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (Desktop) graphics card for Desktops.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q Graphics Card

1920 Turing cores @ 975MHz, 192 Bit GDDR6 @ 11000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q graphics card for Notebooks.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q Graphics Card

2304 Turing cores @ 885-1080MHz, 256 Bit GDDR6 @ 12000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics card for Notebooks.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q Graphics Card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q Graphics Card

2944 Turing cores @ 735-990MHz, 256 Bit GDDR6 @ 12000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q graphics card for Notebooks.
XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy OC+ 8GB Desktop GPU Review

XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy OC+ 8GB Desktop GPU Review

Successful upgrade. AMD will not be offering us an entirely new GPU series this year. Instead, AMD has launched another Polaris Refresh GPU: the RX 590, produced in a 12-nm process. This enables significantly higher clock rates compared to the RX 580 but only slight improvements in terms of power consumption. Find out whether the Polaris 30 chip is still worth a try in our review.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, Radeon RX 590, 32"
Sebastian Bade, 23 Dec 2018 10:45
The new processors come with a CPU cooler included. (Source: AMD)

AMD reveals details of Athlon 220GE and 240GE CPUs with Radeon Vega 3 graphics

AMD has launched two more entries to its Athlon range: the 220GE and the 240GE. Both processors come with Radeon Vega 3 graphics and offer base clocks of 3.4 GHz (220GE) and 3.5 GHz (240GE), respectively. The 220GE has been priced at US$65 and the 240GE has a price of US$75. The California-based company already announced the 200GE CPU back in September.
Daniel R Deakin, 23 Dec 2018 09:43
The special edition rose-gold HP Spectre x360 13T Touch is currently reduced by US$350 to US$1089.99. (Source: HP)

Deal | Envy, Omen, Pavilion, and Spectre laptops included in huge HP Red Tag Sale

HP is currently holding a red tag sale and there are plenty of discounted laptops on offer for potential buyers. The sale includes high-end devices such as the HP Spectre X360 laptop with an i7-8705G and Radeon RX Vega M Graphics (4 GB) and the 15.6-inch Omen that comes with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060. At the other end of the scale, bargain-hunters can find the basic HP 14Z with 4 GB RAM for a price starting at US$199.99.
Daniel R Deakin, 23 Dec 2018 07:35
Few smartphones have attracted as much attention as the Samsung Galaxy S10 series. (Source: OnLeaks)

Tweet claims Samsung Galaxy S10 now in production

A tweet from Max J@Samsung_News_ claims that production has started on the Samsung Galaxy S10. If this is true, fans of the Galaxy S series can expect to be inundated with rumors and leaks over the next few weeks as information escapes the manufacturing facilities. It would make sense for the South Korean company to start production now if the rumored February launch date is accurate.
Daniel R Deakin, 23 Dec 2018 02:26
Celeste is available on the Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, Xbox One, and the PS 4. (Source: celestegame.com)

Smash-hit game Celeste sells over 500,000 copies

Matt Thorson, the director and designer of the platform game Celeste, has revealed on Twitter that the title has sold over 500,000 copies in 2018. The game was released on January 25 and has been met with critical praise and has won several awards. To celebrate the achievement, the developers intend on releasing some new levels.
Daniel R Deakin, 23 Dec 2018 01:30
Dec 22, 2018
The next-gen Galaxy S could also make this kind of charger obsolete. (Source: Samsung)

New rumor suggests Samsung has improved fast-charging standard for the Galaxy S10

The Samsung Galaxy S10 series appears to have an impressive range of next-generation features incoming. A new tweet from IceUniverse suggests that it will make the 15W fast-charging solution found in older Galaxy flagships "history". This may be a hint that Samsung is preparing a new standard to rival the likes of Huawei's SuperCharge.
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Dec 2018 19:39
The ultra-slim Apple iPad Pro 2018 may be prone to bending, but apparently that's just fine by Apple. (Source: Apple)

Apple executive reiterates company's support for iPad Pro 2018 design

'Bendgate 2.0': the saga continues; an iPad Pro customer who emailed Tim Cook about the situation in which the US$799+ devices arrive deformed out of the box claimed to have gotten a response. This reply was not from Cook himself, however, but from another Apple executive who explained how well the new iPad fits in with Apple's design philosophy.
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Dec 2018 19:07
Dirac will add another string to its phone-audio bow at CES 2019. (Source: Dirac)

Dirac plans to bring a smartphone-speaker bass enhancer to CES

Even the best speakers in smartphones struggle to produce even a relatively small amount of bass. Dirac, a rapidly-growing name in device audio, wants to change that with its new Dirac Bass feature. This tweak, which boosts the bass synthetically, is to be unveiled at CES 2019.
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Dec 2018 18:16
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)

88% Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Smartphone Review

Connect four? The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)'s unique selling point is certainly its back camera with a grand total of four lenses. Nevertheless, the mid-range smartphone surprised us in other disciplines in our tests, keeping pace with other Samsung S series phones.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, Adreno 512, 6.3", 183 g
Marcus Herbrich, 22 Dec 2018 16:02
The current view of the storefront. (Source: Own)

Microsoft's London flagship store is slowly taking shape

Microsoft has been fitting out its London flagship store for several months now, and it does not look like the store is close to opening. The store will remain under construction until at least the end of April 2019, according to planning notices recently placed around the storefront.
Alex Alderson, 22 Dec 2018 15:56
The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. (Source: Daily Express)

Opinion | A closer look at the Pixel 3's DxOMark review

Google’s relatively new Pixel 3 finally made the trip over to DxOMark and earned an overall score most would consider to be lacking. Here, we take a closer look at the Pixel 3’s review with a focus on elements that may have contributed to it being ranked below unassuming devices like Xiaomi’s Mi Mix 3.
Ricci Rox, 22 Dec 2018 09:52
Render of the Moto G7. (Source: Onleaks)

Renders of the entire Moto G7 lineup surface

More renders of all four of Motorola’s upcoming Moto G7 phones have surfaced, giving us a clearer image of what to expect from the next set of the devices in one of the best-value midrange smartphones lines available in the US.
Ricci Rox, 22 Dec 2018 09:43
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Toshiba MQ01ABD075

2.5
TOSHIBA MQ01ABD075 drive specs and benchmarks
The display panel for the Samsung Galaxy M20 has a waterdrop notch. (Source: 91mobiles)

Samsung Galaxy M20 gets Wi-Fi certification and may come with a 5000 mAh battery

The Wi-Fi Alliance has recently certified a Samsung device with the model number SM-M205F, otherwise known as the Galaxy M20. The entry-level Galaxy M20 smartphone’s listing states that the operating system in use is Android 8.1, and the device will offer Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity. The phone is expected to come with an impressive 5000 mAh battery.
Daniel R Deakin, 22 Dec 2018 04:49

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