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Redmi Smart Band 2 pricing and marketing material leak ahead of European launch

After debuting in China a month ago, the new Redmi Band 2 finally looks set to make the trip over to the European market, with a new leak now revealing pricing and official marketing material for the affordable, lightweight smartb...

Ricci Rox, 28 Jan 2023 12:40

The V10 4G smartwatch is listed as having a retractable camera in the rotary crown. (Image source: AliExpress)

V10 4G smartwatch with hidden 2 MP camera and 5G SIM support listed on AliExpress

A smartwatch with a retractable camera, the V10 4G, is now available worldwide at AliExpress. The alleged 2 MP hidden camera is located underneath the rotary dial. Other listed features of the wearable include support for a 4G or ...

Polly Allcock, 27 Jan 2023 16:17

Is this Xiaomi's first car? (Source: Car News China)

Xiaomi Car: OEM responds to latest design leaks

Xiaomi's upcoming first-gen car is reportedly coming along in testing ahead of its upcoming launch. The vehicle has allegedly been spotted in some new leaks that have drawn comparisons between it and a certain Tesla vehicle. Howev...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jan 2023 22:49

The Poco X4 Pro launched in India a month after it debuted globally. Roles may be reversed this time, however. (Source: Poco)

Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro launch date leaks in alleged promotional video

The Poco X5 Pro is set to launch shortly. As brought to light by a user on Twitter, it appears a promotional video aired during ad intervals for the movie Pathaan in India has confirmed the launch date for the Poco X4 Pro's succes...

Ricci Rox, 25 Jan 2023 14:48

The Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 debuted in August last year with a Snapdragon 870. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro draw closer to launch with powerful chipsets on board

According to a new leak, Xiaomi is currently working on its next-gen mainstream tablets. These devices, expected to be the Xiaomi Pad 6 and Xiaomi 6 Pro, are tipped to debut with Snapdragon 800-series SoCs and could launch in Q2 a...

Ricci Rox, 23 Jan 2023 18:03

The Xiaomi Smart Lightstrip Pro has 60 LEDs per 1 m (~3.3 ft). (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Smart Lightstrip Pro arrives in Europe with gaming features and Google Home support

The Xiaomi Smart Lightstrip Pro is now available in Germany and Spain. The gadget has 60 LEDs per 1 m (~3.3 ft) with a wide variety of settings. For example, when gaming, you can sync the lighting with your music or use the light ...

Polly Allcock, 23 Jan 2023 13:27

Rumor | Huawei Mate X3 with updated satellite connectivity will beat P60 series to launch

Huawei is thought to launch a P60 series of conventional premium smartphones soon. However, the OEM is also now projected to leave this event until after its third-gen inward-folding phablet has made its debut. It is thought to be...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jan 2023 21:19

The successor to the Poco X4 Pro is coming. (Source: Poco)

Poco F5 draws closer to launch as Poco X5 and Poco X5 Pro specs leak online

Poco has its hands full with multiple smartphone launches in the works. First, the brand is set to debut the Poco X5 series shortly, with details of both phones now surfacing in the wild. In a few months, though, the Poco F5 will ...

Ricci Rox, 16 Jan 2023 11:19

The Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro will launch globally at MWC. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra looks unlikely, however. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 13 Ultra: New leak rules out imminent release for Xiaomi's upcoming juggernaut

While the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro are set to launch globally at MWC next month, it appears Xiaomi may be taking its time with the more premium Xiaomi 13 Ultra. According to word on the grapevine, the line-leading model could d...

Ricci Rox, 15 Jan 2023 20:29

The Huawei P50 series debuted in mid-2021. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei P60 and P60 Pro camera specs leak amidst rumors of a P60 Ultra model

The Huawei P60 series is geared to debut in the coming months. A usually reliable source of Huawei news has now revealed some more details about the camera-focused phones, along with information on the devices to feature in the li...

Ricci Rox, 15 Jan 2023 09:32

Poco X5 Pro in the flesh, allegedly. (Source: JAOLtech)

Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro design revealed in official teaser and alleged live image leak

Poco has now teased its upcoming devices, the Poco X5 series, on Flipkart with the tagline "Are You Ready To Unleash Your Rebel?". The teaser reveals the design of what appears to be the Poco X5 Pro to an extent, showing consisten...

Ricci Rox, 15 Jan 2023 08:12

Huawei allegedly made the most on-theme smartphone cameras yet. (Source: Lukalio Luka via Weibo)

Rumor | Huawei P60 and P60 Pro with top-of-the-line rear camera features appear on official database ahead of launch

Huawei's registration of 2 new devices with China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has sparked rumors that they are no other than the successors to the flagship P50 and P50 Pro of 2022. The allegedly upcomi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jan 2023 16:46

MIUI Global 13.0.12 Stable ROM now available (Source: Own)

Android 12-based MIUI Global 13.0.12 Stable brings December's security patch to Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro users

While both MIUI 13.5 and Android 13-based firmware are still nowhere to be seen, the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro and its non-Pro sibling now receive the Android 12-based MIUI Global 13.0.12 Stable update. This software package brings togeth...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Jan 2023 18:50

The OnePlus 11 is proving to be a success in China. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 11 already outselling the Xiaomi 13 and Vivo X90 series as exec confirms no OnePlus 11 Pro plans

The OnePlus 11 debuted recently and is already proving to be a sales success, with the flagship outselling other Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones like the Xiaomi 13 and Vivo X90 series in China. Despite that success, however, OnePlus has...

Ricci Rox, 10 Jan 2023 09:29

Doogee V Max Android 12 smartphone (Source: Doogee)

MediaTek Dimensity 1080-powered Doogee V Max coming next month with a gargantuan 22,000 mAh battery

Although the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 is a mid-range mobile chip with a few highlights such as support for 200 MP cameras, Doogee goes all the way up with the battery of the upcoming V Max. Weighing four times as much as an average...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jan 2023 18:58

The new Xiaomi Mijia Instant Hot Water Dispenser can heat water in three seconds. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mijia Instant Hot Water Dispenser new edition arrives with three-second heating

Xiaomi has launched the new Mijia Instant Hot Water Dispenser in China. The gadget has a 2.5 L (~84.5 fl. oz) capacity and can heat water in as little as three seconds. You can control the temperature to within 1 °C (~2 °F) or sel...

Polly Allcock, 09 Jan 2023 15:20

The Xiaomi 13 Pro delivers class-leading gaming performance. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 13 Pro and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 beat the iPhone 14 Pro Max in a real-world gaming test

The Xiaomi 13 Pro and its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 have now been put through Golden Reviewer's popular Genshin Impact test. Qualcomm's latest flagship chipset puts up a supremely impressive performance that sees it outperform Apple's A1...

Ricci Rox, 09 Jan 2023 12:40

The newest Huawei P60 render. (Source: Lukalio Luka via Weibo)

Huawei P60 series tipped to launch with updated, potentially multiple, 50MP rear cameras

Huawei is slated to have done something more original with the rear camera design of its allegedly upcoming P60 smartphone series. Now, the devices might also come with at least one 50MP rear camera apiece, which may also represen...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jan 2023 14:41

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra looks set to keep the 12S Ultra's 50 MP main camera. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 13 Ultra: No main camera sensor upgrade for Xiaomi's upcoming flagship

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is expected to launch in a few months as Xiaomi's main, and most ambitious, mainstream smartphone for the year. According to a new leak, however, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will retain the same 50 MP sensor used on th...

Ricci Rox, 05 Jan 2023 17:31

The OnePlus 11 will launch alongside the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 in China on January 4. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 11 spec sheet leaks online ahead of launch

The OnePlus 11 be OnePlus's first smartphone of the year, and will make its debut in China next week. Ahead of that event, however, it appears its spec sheet has now surfaced in the wild, revealing its most important details.

Ricci Rox, 30 Dec 2022 09:15

The OnePlus 11 seems to be sporting a flat design for the display. (Image Source: Weibo)

First images of OnePlus 11 in flesh shows flat panel design without curved glass, official device renders released too

A hands-on photo of the OnePlus 11 in the wild has leaked on Chinese social media. The image shows the device sporting a flat panel like the OnePlus 10T and not a curved glass like the OnePlus 10 Pro. Meanwhile, OnePlus also relea...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Dec 2022 18:11

The Redmi K60 series arrives on December 27. (Source: Redmi)

Redmi K60 series: Xiaomi confirms more details with SoC options to include the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

The Redmi K60 series will make its grand debut on December 27 in China. In typical fashion, however, Xiaomi has already confirmed a number of details of the phones, by way of its Weibo page, as well as sharing multiple images of t...

Ricci Rox, 25 Dec 2022 13:12

The Vivo X90 does put up a great performance. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo X90 and MediaTek Dimensity 9200 fail to outperform the A16 Bionic in a real-world gaming test

The Dimensity 9200 has only been used on the Vivo X90 so far, and looks to be a home run, especially GPU-wise. The MediaTek chipset outperformed the Apple A16 Bionic in synthetic GPU benchmarks recently, and has now been put throu...

Ricci Rox, 24 Dec 2022 10:34

Nubia Z50 launches as China's cheapest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered Android smartphone

The Nubia Z50 has landed on the Chinese Android flagship smartphone market with the Motorola Moto X40 right in its crosshairs, as it starts for less at the same amount RAM and internal storage paired to the latest and highest-end ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Dec 2022 18:00

Leaked OnePlus 11 teaser. (Source: Max Jambor)

OnePlus 11 and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 officially confirmed for February 7 launch event

OnePlus has now officially announced a launch date for its next premium smartphone. The OnePlus 11 will make its debut on February 7, and will be joined by a slew of new products as well, one of which will be the OnePlus Buds Pro ...

Ricci Rox, 19 Dec 2022 16:24

Doogee S99 upcoming Android rugged phone with 64 MP night vision camera (Source: Doogee)

Doogee S99 coming later this month with a 64 MP night vision camera

With the same rugged design as its predecessor, the Doogee S99 will launch with a camera trio that consists of a 108 MP main shooter which is accompanied by a 16 MP camera for both ultra-wide shots and macros, as well as a 64 MP n...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Dec 2022 22:44

The "Vivo X Flip" could look like this. (Source: SPInfoJP via Twitter)

Vivo "X Flip" touted to launch as an upcoming clamshell foldable Android smartphone with a high-end SoC

Samsung's leader in the modern-day Android clamshell smartphone market, the Galaxy Z Flip4, has a new and compelling rival in the freshly-launched OPPO Find N2 Flip. Now, a third brand Vivo is tipped to use the same product name f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Dec 2022 18:03

The MediaTek Dimensity 9200 is a superb performer. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek Dimensity 9200 outperforms the Apple A16 Bionic in GPU tests

The MediaTek Dimensity 9200 sports an Immortalis-G715 as its GPU. Before it debuted last month, reports claimed the flagship SoC could outperform the iPhone 14 Pro's A16 Bionic GPU-wise. Those reports weren't baseless, it now appe...

Ricci Rox, 17 Dec 2022 11:49

SpinQ's more advanced portable quantum computers resemble PCs with desktop tower cases. (Image Source: SpinQ)

SpinQ presents world's first portable quantum computers

The quantum computers offered by SpinQ are indeed remarkably smaller compared to the fastest models produced by IBM, but they are definitely not that easy to carry around, as weights vary between 14 and 44 kg, and pricing is still...

Bogdan Solca, 16 Dec 2022 20:42

The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition may not get a successor. (Source: Wu Qiuwen)

Poco F5 GT and Redmi K60 Gaming Edition in doubt as Xiaomi hints at gaming smartphone policy change

Xiaomi has tended to release gaming-focused smartphones with powerful SoCs but otherwise sub-premium specs, designed mainly for the budget gamer crowd. That may be set to change shortly, however, with company executive Lu Weibing ...

Ricci Rox, 15 Dec 2022 22:42

The Mogo 2 Pro features the new version of Xgimi's automatic screen adjustment technology. (Images via Xgimi)

CES 2023 | Xgimi announces Mogo 2 Pro portable projector with seamless auto-focus and auto-keystone

The new Mogo 2 Pro is Xgimi's first projector to feature the company's latest version of Intelligent Screen Adaptation (ISA). The new version of ISA allows the projector to automatically focus the image and correct the keystone wi...

Sam Medley, 15 Dec 2022 15:00

OPPO Find N2 Flip launches with a bigger outer display and battery than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4

OPPO has now launched its second-gen foldables in its home market of China. The OPPO Find N2 Flip makes its debut as another option in the clamshell-style side of the foldable segment, and undercuts the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 whil...

Ricci Rox, 15 Dec 2022 11:57

The Oppo OHealth H1 Smart Health Monitor has a built-in ECG, thermometer and digital stethoscope. (Image source: Oppo OHealth H1)

Oppo OHealth H1 Smart Health Monitor with ECG and body temperature sensor revealed

Oppo has unveiled the OHealth H1 Smart Health Monitor, a gadget which can track six vital signs. For example, a built-in thermometer can take your temperature, and an ECG can collect data about your heart. The gadget also has a di...

Polly Allcock, 15 Dec 2022 11:15

Oppo Find N2 runs on a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip. (Source: Oppo)

Oppo Find N2 is official with a 67% reduced display crease, 120 Hz screens, and a much-improved triple camera system

Oppo has officially taken the wraps off its newest foldable smartphone, the Find N2. The phone will come in Green, White, and a vegan leather Black colorway. The company claims the device packs a stellar triple-camera system, bett...

Fawad Murtaza, 15 Dec 2022 11:04

The OPPO Find N2 series debuts on December 15 in China. (Source: OPPO)

Official OPPO Find N2 Flip camera samples get best-in-class hype ahead of December 15 debut

The OPPO Find N2 series is scheduled to debut on December 15. OPPO will debut the Find N2 and Find N2 Flip as direct rivals to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 respectively, and sample shots from the Find N2 Flip appear to i...

Ricci Rox, 13 Dec 2022 11:50

The Xiaomi 13 series will debut globally "soon". (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro officially confirmed for imminent global release

Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro in China yesterday. CEO Lei Jun has now gone public with confirmation of the company's plans to bring both flagship phones to the global market in the near future. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is ex...

Ricci Rox, 12 Dec 2022 09:37

Doogee V30 Android rugged smartphone with eSIM support and 120 Hz support (Source: Doogee)

December 22 confirmed as Doogee V30's launch date

Alongside the launch date, Doogee has just confirmed most specs, features, and the pricing details of the upcoming V30 rugged handset. Its highlights include dual Hi-Res certified speakers, a 108 MP main camera, as well as a 6.58-...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Dec 2022 17:20

Xiaomi reveals MIUI 14 first batch roadmap for 16 smartphones including the Xiaomi 12 and Redmi K50 lineups

Xiaomi has now revealed its plans for the MIUI 14 rollout in China. The company has released a long list of devices that will get the MIUI 14 update first in its home market, including models in the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12S, and Redm...

Ricci Rox, 11 Dec 2022 13:46

Early Huawei P60 and Mate 60 series details surface

The Huawei Mate 50 series arrived a few months ago with 4G-only versions of the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. According to a new leak, Huawei will use the same hardware on its next batch of premium phones, the P60 series. The Mate 60 line ...

Ricci Rox, 09 Dec 2022 15:46

The Redmi K60E is on the way. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K60E officially confirmed to debut with the new MediaTek Dimensity 8200

The MediaTek Dimensity 8200 is the latest chipset out of Taiwan and promises to build on the success of the critically acclaimed Dimensity 8100. Like its predecessor, it will find use on a Xiaomi smartphone, with Xiaomi now confir...

Ricci Rox, 08 Dec 2022 21:18

The Xiaomi 13 series will debut on December 11. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 13 series launch officially rescheduled for December 11 as Xiaomi releases more promotional images

Xiaomi originally scheduled its product launch event for December 1. Those plans were scrapped due to events in China, but the company has now confirmed a new date for that event—December 11—during which the Xiaomi 13 series and o...

Ricci Rox, 08 Dec 2022 08:22

The Geekom Mini IT11 is on sale through December for US$60 off. (Image via Geekom)

Deal | Geekom Mini IT11 on sale for US$60 off, includes free keyboard and mouse

Geekom is discounting the Core i7-1195G7 variant of its Mini IT11 by US$60 through the month of December and throwing in a free keyboard and mouse with the purchase. The Mini IT11 features up to 32 GB of RAM, 1 TB of NVMe SSD stor...

Sam Medley, 07 Dec 2022 17:05

OPPO's second-gen foldables promise a compelling package. (Source: OPPO)

Leaked OPPO Find N2 and Find N2 Flip details hint at competent rivals to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 are the mainstream options in the foldable market. OPPO challenged Samsung will the Find N last year, though, and is now set to do so again with the OPPO Find N2 and Find N2 Flip, with both f...

Ricci Rox, 07 Dec 2022 11:02

Xiaomi's first mini PC models (Image Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi to enter mini PC market with barebones fitting dual-slot dGPU and NUC-like models

The postponed launch of the Mi 13 smartphones was supposed to include Xiaomi's first two incursions in the mini PC sector. Leaks reveal that one of these appears to be a barebones kit that supports dual-slot dGPUs and is equipped ...

Bogdan Solca, 02 Dec 2022 17:01

Doogee T20 Android 12 tablet with Unisoc T616 SoC (Source: Doogee)

Unisoc T616-powered Doogee T20 tablet coming later this month

The upcoming Doogee T20 is the brand's second tablet. It comes with Android 12 preloaded and uses the Unisoc T616 processor, alongside 8 GB of memory and 256 GB internal storage (up to 1 TB microSD expansion supported). This slate...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Dec 2022 16:10

Flashing SparkOS 13.2 on the Xiaomi Mi A1 (Source: Own)

Xiaomi Mi A1 gets Android 13 via SparkOS: Simply amazing customization headroom, excellent reliability and performance

With its wide range of customization options, the Android 13-based SparkOS ROM is probably the best choice for those still using the half-decade old Xiaomi Mi A1. While reliable and fast, this piece of code also comes with a smart...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Nov 2022 23:32

It's unknown if 2022 models like the OnePlus 10T will benefit. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 11 series and onwards to match the Samsung Galaxy S23 lineup with four major OS upgrades

Moving forward, OnePlus will be providing four major OS upgrades and five years of security patches to select smartphones. This is identical to Samsung's software update policy and guarantees that 2023 flagships like the OnePlus 1...

Ricci Rox, 30 Nov 2022 14:56

A new launch date will be revealed in future communications. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi postpones Xiaomi 13 series launch event initially scheduled for December 1

Xiaomi has now officially announced the postponement of the launch event of its imminent flagships, the Xiaomi 13 series. The phones were originally scheduled to debut tomorrow, December 1, but those plans have been temporarily sh...

Ricci Rox, 30 Nov 2022 11:12

Doogee V30 rugged phone with eSIM (Source: Doogee)

Doogee V30 coming later this year with eSIM support

Although it will launch as a rugged phone, the upcoming Doogee V30 sports a back covered with eco-friendly leather and a wood grain-inspired side panel. While most specs have not been unveiled yet, Doogee has confirmed eSIM suppor...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Nov 2022 11:25