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The regular Redmi K50 will succeed the Snapdragon 870-powered Redmi K40 with a Snapdragon 888. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K50 series tipped to feature both the Snapdragon 898 and Snapdragon 888

The Redmi K50 series will succeed the Redmi K40 lineup when it's released. A new leak has now dropped a hint of what to expect from the Redmi K50 series performance-wise with the lineup expected to offer phones with both the Snapd...

Ricci Rox, 15 Aug 2021 13:23

The GPD XP is an Android gaming handheld with a modular controller. (Image source: GPD)

GPD XP: Android-based gaming handheld presented with a modular controller and LTE support

The GPD XP is the company's latest gaming handheld, but it will not compete against the AYA NEO, ONEXPLAYER or the Steam Deck. Instead, the GPD XP will face off against gaming smartphones, with the advantage of having a modular co...

Alex Alderson, 15 Aug 2021 03:04

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced has already reached multiple devices. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition tipped to reach global handsets next month as it arrives on the Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro and Redmi K30S Ultra

Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 12.5 Enhanced to some smartphones. The latest version of Xiaomi's OS makes some minor adjustments from MIUI 12.5 and will be available on a dozen devices. Xiaomi is expected to release MIUI 12.5...

Alex Alderson, 15 Aug 2021 02:49

Speck announces Presidio Perfect-Clear Fold cases for the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Fold3

Samsung seems to believe foldable phones are the future; however, that future has come with the potential disadvantage of cases that come in 2 parts and do not cover their hinges. However, Speck has addressed this issue with its n...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Aug 2021 22:35

The Motorola Razr (on Verizon) finally upgrades to Android 11

Motorola released its first-ever foldable Razr in 2019. Now, in 2021, its units on the Verizon network in the US finally have the OTA that upgrade them to Android 11. It adds the ability to use chat bubbles and improved privacy-re...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Aug 2021 18:14

The 100W Mi Wireless Charging Stand. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches its latest 100W Mi Wireless Charging Stand

Xiaomi has announced its latest top-end Mi Wireless Charging Stand. It has the same premium build as its predecessor, although it upgrades to a maximum rate of 100 watts (W). The new accessory supports the Mi Mix 4, and comes with...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Aug 2021 17:27

A range of MyOS 11.5 homescreen UI options. (Source: ZTE)

ZTE's latest Android update unlocks 144Hz on the Axon 30 Pro

ZTE has released the latest version of its Android skin, MyOS, for its flagship Axon 30 smartphone series. It is rated for over 200 UX tweaks and memory expansion features, and also upgrades the series' Pro variant's display refre...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Aug 2021 15:46

The Galaxy A22 5G has been freed from the chains of Samsung's SoCs. And that makes it a better phone.

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G: Finally without Exynos!

This year, Samsung's low-priced mid-range comes with 5G and without the proprietary Exynos SoC. This results in some advantages and an overall better smartphone.

Florian Schmitt, 14 Aug 2021 07:07

The Magic 3 series will feature Google Mobile Services. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Magic 3 series confirmed to receive at least two major Android updates with Google Mobile Services

Honor and Huawei have gone their separate ways, allowing the former to include Google Mobile Services (GMS) on its latest flagship smartphones. The company has confirmed that the Magic 3, Magic 3 Pro and Magic 3 Pro Plus will rece...

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2021 03:01

The JioPhone Next is a cheap Snapdragon phone with a front and rear-facing camera. (Image source: Reliance/Qualcomm - edited)

Cheap Snapdragon phone for the masses: JioPhone Next specs, release date, and price prediction surface

The specifications and release date for the JioPhone Next have emerged, with the affordable phone surprisingly being fitted with an entry-level Snapdragon processor. Two RAM variants of the JioPhone Next are expected to be made av...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Aug 2021 18:16

Xiaomi reimburses those who pre-ordered the Mi 1 in full

Xiaomi has reportedly launched a program by which it is offering the original price of its first ever smartphone, the Mi 1, back to customers who can prove they ordered it during its initial reservation event. The unique promotion...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Aug 2021 17:09

The Redmi 10 borrows design clues from the Mi 10 Ultra. (Source: Xiaomi)

New leak comprehensively details the Redmi 10 ahead of launch

A new leak has now thrown some more light on Xiaomi's upcoming budget phone, the Redmi 10. The Redmi 10 is set for launch soon, and will arrive with a Helio G88, a 90 Hz adaptive display, and a 50 MP main camera. Pricing appears t...

Ricci Rox, 13 Aug 2021 16:36

Oukitel teases its upcoming WP15 as the 5G smartphone with the biggest battery on the market

Oukitel touts its new WP15 as a "5G battery monster"; and well it might, as the phone has once again pushed the limits of mobile capacity with a 15,600mAh rating. It is also a rugged device, with IP68, IP69K and MIL-STD-810G ratin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Aug 2021 16:20

The Fairphone 3 Plus. (Source: The Verge)

Fairphone 4: A new modular smartphone is on the way with 5G support in tow

Fairphone is already working on the next device in its lineup of modular, repairable phones. The Fairphone 4 has now been spotted on the WiFi Alliance website, revealing a few interesting details about the Fairphone 3 Plus's succe...

Ricci Rox, 13 Aug 2021 13:33

Google continues to drop the ball with Wear OS. (Image source: Google)

No YouTube Music: Google confirms the state of new apps and services coming to older Wear OS 2 smartwatches

Google will not be bringing YouTube Music or its updated Google Maps app to Wear OS 2 smartwatches. Instead, older Wear OS devices will receive overhauled Google Pay and Messages apps. Thankfully, Spotify has come through with off...

Alex Alderson, 13 Aug 2021 00:29

Samsung holds the Galaxy Watch 4 series back in multiple ways. (Image source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic are not the fresh start that Wear OS needs

The Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic may be running Wear OS 3 under their One UI Watch 3 UI, but you must have a Samsung smartphone to use ECG and BP functionality. The new smartwatches are also incompatible with the Wear...

Column by Alex Alderson, 13 Aug 2021 00:17

The Honor X20 is a new blend of premium and mid-range 5G smartphone specs

Honor's major product launch of today (August 12, 2021) has introduced a new mid-ranger alongside its flagship Android series for this year. The X20 has charging specs and some display properties in common with the new Magic3 devi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Aug 2021 21:33

The Honor Tab V7 Pro launches with a new MediaTek processor and up to 8GB of RAM

The MediaTek Kompanio 1300T is a new SoC that is exclusive to the new Honor Tab V7 Pro tablet on its launch. It drives a 2K display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The new slate also challenges the iPad line wi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Aug 2021 19:27

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 costs from 4,999 yuan (US$771) to 6,299 yuan (US$971). (Image source: Xiaomi/CNN - edited)

Mi Mix 4 becomes Xiaomi's latest sales triumph with the potential equivalent of US$300 million in reservations

Early reports in regard to potential sales figures for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 have indicated that once again the Chinese company has a massive smash hit on its hands. The Mi Mix 4 comes in four configuration variants and has a starti...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Aug 2021 18:21

Motorola debuts the Moto G60S in Brazil

Recent leaks have pointed to the possibility of a new S variant for the Moto G60 to be launched in 2021. Now, Motorola has made good on these rumors by unleashing this phone on its first market: Brazil. It has a 120Hz FHD LCD disp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Aug 2021 18:21

More Redmi Note 9 series phones are getting MIUI 12.5. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.5 lands on the EU Redmi Note 9S as Xiaomi expands rollout for the Redmi Note 9

Xiaomi is now gracing owners of the Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9S with MIUI 12.5 updates. For the Redmi Note 9, the new update is being rolled out to Indonesian models along with Android 11, while owners of the European ROM Redmi...

Ricci Rox, 12 Aug 2021 18:05

Samsung Galaxy A52s: Specs, renders, and pricing of IP67-certified mid-ranger revealed ahead of launch

Samsung is set to launch a new mid-range phone to compete against offerings from OnePlus and Xiaomi. This new device, the Galaxy A52s, is a refresh of the Galaxy A52 5G with a focus on better performance, and its details and specs...

Ricci Rox, 12 Aug 2021 18:04

The Honor Magic3 flagship smartphone series: novel camera features in slightly familiar packages

Honor has launched its new Magic3, 3 Pro and 3 Pro+ top-end smartphones today (August 12, 2021). Their large central ring-style camera humps contain up to 5 lenses each, which also contain new 50MP sensors in some cases. The OEM c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Aug 2021 17:38

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 has a battery capacity of 4,500 mAh. (Image source: Xiaomi/Zahar Mobile Review - edited)

Gutted Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 reveals its secrets in teardown video

Teardown videos of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 are already springing up online, giving a fascinating insight into just how the Chinese OEM’s latest and greatest flagship smartphone has been put together. Viewers can get a good look at the...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Aug 2021 16:08

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will have a Samsung ISOCELL GN1 primary camera sensor. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro camera and modem hardware revealed by Android 12 Beta 4

The latest Android 12 beta has revealed more details about the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. According to several sources, Android 12 Beta 4 contains references to the Samsung ISOCELL GN1 and the Exynos Modem 5123, which are both desti...

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2021 14:36

Android 12 Beta 4 is available on multiple devices now. (Image source: Google)

Android 12 Beta 4 arrives with a new feature and a slew of bug fixes

Google has rolled out Android 12 Beta 4, following on from last month's Beta 3.1. The latest beta contains Google's final Android 12 APIs and 31 SDK, along with over two dozen bug fixes. Beta 4 only adds one feature to Android 12 ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2021 23:25

The Galaxy Watch4 line is official. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung confirms an upgrade to body-composition analysis in the Galaxy Watch4 series

Samsung has launched its latest high-end wearables, the Galaxy Watch4 series, today (August 11, 2021). These new smartwatches incorporate the cutting-edge sensors for health metrics that include blood pressure and advanced sleep t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2021 19:58

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition: Xiaomi promises better performance for 12 specific devices

Xiaomi's MIUI skin gets some flak for poor performance, so the company is back with an incremental update aimed at improving overall system performance and fluidity. MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition will be released on August 13, and wi...

Ricci Rox, 11 Aug 2021 19:20

The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is expected to feature a large rear camera housing, mirroring many other modern smartphones. (Image source: Jonas Daehnert & Windows United)

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 renders highlight a problem with the upcoming foldable smartphone's design

This year, Microsoft is expected to release a next-generation Surface Duo, building on the underwhelming original Surface Duo. New renders based on leaked photos have highlighted an issue with Microsoft's new design, which may aff...

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2021 18:53

The Z Flip3 now sits atop the clamshell pile. (Source: Samsung)

The Galaxy Z Flip3 is Samsung's latest clamshell foldable

The Galaxy Z Flip3 has been introduced today as Samsung's "other" foldable smartphone. The new device contains the potentially critical improvement over its forebear of a much-enlarged secondary display, which might allow the user...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2021 18:48

Samsung's latest flagship saga finally unfolds. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung debuts the Galaxy Z Fold3 as its first-gen under-display camera flagship

The Galaxy Z Fold3 has finally become official as the headline act of Samsung's latest Unpacked event. The ultra-premium device has premiered as the first one from this OEM with an under-display camera (UDC) for its main 7.6-inch ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2021 18:12

The new dual-HDMI adapter. (Source: Cable Matters)

The latest Cable Matters USB type-C/Thunderbolt 4 dual HDMI adapter is compatible with an 8K monitor

Cable Matters' latest USB type-C dongle is rated to connect an up-to-Thunderbolt 4/USB4 PC to an 8K monitor via HDMI 2.1. It has 2 variants: one with a DisplayPort and an 8K-capable HDMI port, and another with dual HDMIs for 1 8K ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2021 15:42

The latest iQOO 8 camera teaser. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO hypes its upcoming mid-2021 flagship phone's powerful dual main camera set-up

The smartphone brand iQOO's teasers for its premium 8 series have been painting it as a refresh of the existing 7 flagship with a newer SoC. However, it has now also revealed that the upcoming devices might have more to them besid...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2021 14:56

The new OnePlus dual-screen smartphone has been teased ahead of a reveal tomorrow. (Image: OnePlus)

OnePlus teases what looks like a dual-screen smartphone to crash Samsung's foldable party

OnePlus has teased what looks to be a new dual-screen device through its US Twitter account. The device is set to be revealed at the same time as the Samsung Galaxy foldables launch tomorrow.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Aug 2021 11:37

The Exynos W920 will be at the heart of Samsung's next smartwatches. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Exynos W920 launches as the first 5 nm wearable SoC ahead of Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic unveiling

Samsung has unveiled the Exynos W920, its latest crack at a wearable chipset. The Exynos W920 is the first 5 nm SoC for wearables and supposedly offers a significant improvement in CPU and GPU performance compared to the Exynos 91...

Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2021 20:42

The Fossil Gen 6 will arrive this autumn. (Image source: u/pherbury)

Fossil begins teasing its next Wear OS smartwatch

Fossil has confirmed the name of its next smartwatch, and the first in a year. The Gen 6 will debut in the autumn and will be 'way more way faster' than its predecessors.

Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2021 20:33

Rumor | OnePlus is making a Harry Potter Edition of its Watch

A well-known leaker claims to have found out that OnePlus is making a new, special-edition version of its first-gen Watch. Unlike the gaming theme of the last, this one is apparently Harry Potter-themed. Then again, availability i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Aug 2021 19:17

Xiaomi's CEO unveils its latest creation. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi presents a robot dog as its latest foray into advanced AI-powered technology

Xiaomi introduced a new Mi Mix, Mi Pad and Mi TVs during its August 2021 product event. However, the OEM also had something much less expected to unveil at the end of this show: an apparently fully-functional, well-spec'd robot do...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Aug 2021 18:57

Xiaomi's CEO and the new Sound speaker. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi finds its new Sound with its latest smart speaker

The new Mi Mix 4 dominated its product launch today (August 10, 2021); however, this did not stop its maker introducing new ecosystem products to go along with it. The new Xiaomi Sound is a speaker that shares an audio partnership...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Aug 2021 17:57

Xiaomi brings variety to the tablet market with the Mi Pad 5 series starting at the equivalent of US$310

After releasing the Mi Pad 4 way back in 2018, Xiaomi has returned with new entries in its Mi Pad series. The new phones, the Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro, were just launched in China and offer Snapdragon 800-series chipsets as well ...

Ricci Rox, 10 Aug 2021 17:28

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 has a full-screen display and features Ultra Wide Band point-to-connect technology. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Unexpected Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 price is the biggest surprise of the night at the innovative phone's launch event

Xiaomi has officially launched the Mi Mix 4 smartphone in China. Typically for devices in the Mi Mix series, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 is packed to the gills with innovations, including its camera under panel (CUP) technology, UWB conne...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Aug 2021 17:04

The Asus ROG Phone 5s could be launched soon

Asus is reportedly working on a Snapdragon 888+ powered ROG Phone 5s

A new leak from Twitter says that Asus has a new gaming smartphone in store for us. It is called the ROG Phone 5s and it will allegedly run Qualcomm’s newest Snapdragon 888+ SoC. Asus is expected to launch the device on August 16....

Anil Ganti, 10 Aug 2021 12:21

The POCO X3 GT will be able to utilize the Xiaomi memory extension feature. (Image source: POCO/@kacskrz - edited)

New Xiaomi memory extension details add Redmi Note 8 and POCO X3 GT to the eligible device list and reveal how much extra RAM can be utilized

More information about Xiaomi’s memory extension feature has been shared, including additional eligible devices and how much extra RAM can be accessed by specific phones. It appears the Redmi Note 8, POCO X3 GT, and Redmi 9T have ...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Aug 2021 11:29

The leaked Galaxy Z Fold3 pre-order 'Note Pack'. (Image: @_snoopytech_/Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 pre-order pack includes S-Pen Pro, case and charger suggesting the latter is not included

Samsung’s forthcoming Galaxy Z Fold3 will come with a pre-order ‘Note Pack’ in some countries. The latest tip suggests it will include the new S-Pen Pro and companion case as well as a charger. The latter inclusion suggests that S...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 Aug 2021 06:40

The Mi Pad 5 series will support detachable keyboards. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi teases keyboard support, packaging and a new audio system for Mi Pad 5 series as marketing render and an official case leaks

The Mi Pad 5 series is almost here, with Xiaomi having teased more details about its upcoming tablets ahead of their impending unveiling. A marketing render has also leaked, as has an official case for at least of the three tablet...

Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2021 01:25

Could an S21 FE join you as you head to college? (Source: 9to5Google)

Samsung pitches the Galaxy S21 FE as a back-to-school-ready device in its latest leak

Samsung had added a new teaser for the Galaxy S21 Fan Edition (FE) to its official Instagram account, seemingly targeting students with the upcoming affordable flagship variant. The post led to speculation that the phone would lau...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Aug 2021 21:24

Meizu certifies its first new phones since the start of 2021

Meizu was fairly early to the premium Snapdragon 888-powered smartphone in 2021, but has not released another mobile device since then. Now, however, a famous leaker has discovered the OEM is now working on 2 new products with 5G....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Aug 2021 18:46

The Galaxy Z Fold3. (Source: Evan Blass)

No 8K video recording for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 after all

The Galaxy Z Fold3 is on the way. While a recently leaked comprehensive spec sheet claimed the phone would offer 8K video recording, that has now been confirmed to be false. The Galaxy Z Fold3 will not offer 8K recording, a downgr...

Ricci Rox, 09 Aug 2021 17:36

Android

Redmi K50 series tipped to feature both the Snapdragon 898 and Snapdragon 888

GPD XP: Android-based gaming handheld presented with a modular controller and LTE support

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition tipped to reach global handsets next month as it arrives on the Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro and Redmi K30S Ultra

Speck announces Presidio Perfect-Clear Fold cases for the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Fold3

The Motorola Razr (on Verizon) finally upgrades to Android 11

Xiaomi launches its latest 100W Mi Wireless Charging Stand

ZTE's latest Android update unlocks 144Hz on the Axon 30 Pro

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G: Finally without Exynos!

Honor Magic 3 series confirmed to receive at least two major Android updates with Google Mobile Services

Cheap Snapdragon phone for the masses: JioPhone Next specs, release date, and price prediction surface

Xiaomi reimburses those who pre-ordered the Mi 1 in full

New leak comprehensively details the Redmi 10 ahead of launch

Oukitel teases its upcoming WP15 as the 5G smartphone with the biggest battery on the market

Fairphone 4: A new modular smartphone is on the way with 5G support in tow

87% Asus Zenfone 8 Flip in review: smartphone for selfies in main camera quality

No YouTube Music: Google confirms the state of new apps and services coming to older Wear OS 2 smartwatches

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic are not the fresh start that Wear OS needs

The Honor X20 is a new blend of premium and mid-range 5G smartphone specs

The Honor Tab V7 Pro launches with a new MediaTek processor and up to 8GB of RAM

Mi Mix 4 becomes Xiaomi's latest sales triumph with the potential equivalent of US$300 million in reservations

Motorola debuts the Moto G60S in Brazil

MIUI 12.5 lands on the EU Redmi Note 9S as Xiaomi expands rollout for the Redmi Note 9

Samsung Galaxy A52s: Specs, renders, and pricing of IP67-certified mid-ranger revealed ahead of launch

The Honor Magic3 flagship smartphone series: novel camera features in slightly familiar packages

Gutted Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 reveals its secrets in teardown video

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro camera and modem hardware revealed by Android 12 Beta 4

80% Samsung Galaxy A22 5G smartphone review: What does the budget 5G phone have to offer?

Android 12 Beta 4 arrives with a new feature and a slew of bug fixes

Samsung confirms an upgrade to body-composition analysis in the Galaxy Watch4 series

MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition: Xiaomi promises better performance for 12 specific devices

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 renders highlight a problem with the upcoming foldable smartphone's design

The Galaxy Z Flip3 is Samsung's latest clamshell foldable

Samsung debuts the Galaxy Z Fold3 as its first-gen under-display camera flagship

The latest Cable Matters USB type-C/Thunderbolt 4 dual HDMI adapter is compatible with an 8K monitor

iQOO hypes its upcoming mid-2021 flagship phone's powerful dual main camera set-up

OnePlus teases what looks like a dual-screen smartphone to crash Samsung's foldable party

Samsung Exynos W920 launches as the first 5 nm wearable SoC ahead of Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic unveiling

Fossil begins teasing its next Wear OS smartwatch

Rumor | OnePlus is making a Harry Potter Edition of its Watch

Xiaomi presents a robot dog as its latest foray into advanced AI-powered technology

Xiaomi finds its new Sound with its latest smart speaker

Xiaomi brings variety to the tablet market with the Mi Pad 5 series starting at the equivalent of US$310

Unexpected Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 price is the biggest surprise of the night at the innovative phone's launch event

Asus is reportedly working on a Snapdragon 888+ powered ROG Phone 5s

New Xiaomi memory extension details add Redmi Note 8 and POCO X3 GT to the eligible device list and reveal how much extra RAM can be utilized

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 pre-order pack includes S-Pen Pro, case and charger suggesting the latter is not included

Xiaomi teases keyboard support, packaging and a new audio system for Mi Pad 5 series as marketing render and an official case leaks

Samsung pitches the Galaxy S21 FE as a back-to-school-ready device in its latest leak

Meizu certifies its first new phones since the start of 2021

No 8K video recording for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 after all

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