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The OnePlus TV 40Y1 is a new entrant to the affordable OnePlus Y-series Android TV family. (Image Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus launches TV 40Y1 40-inch smart TV in India, will be available on Flipkart for an introductory price of ₹21,999 from May 26

OnePlus has expanded its affordable Y-series Android TV portfolio with the introduction of the OnePlus TV 40Y1. The TV 40Y1 features the same specifications as the TV 43Y1 with the exception of screen size. The OnePlus TV 40Y1 wil...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 May 2021 11:21

Google will open a new type of Store soon. (Source: Google)

Google unveils plans to open its inaugural physical Store soon

Google is a technology giant that has sold products exclusively through its official online stores throughout its history. However, it is now breaking that trend with an imminent brick-and-mortar equivalent, located near its New Y...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2021 23:10

Concept renders of the Pixel 6. (Source: TechScoreNY)

More details of the Pixel 6 series and Pixel 5a revealed; hardware, pricing, expected launch dates

Google is set to release three smartphones in the near future: the Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, and the Pixel 5a. Max Weinbach of Android Police, in a new podcast, has now revealed some details of the phones, with notable takeaways inclu...

Ricci Rox, 23 May 2021 18:29

A "Galaxy Z Slide" render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung trademarks what could be the product name for its first-gen rollable phone

Samsung has just applied to trademark the words "Z Slide" with the EU's intellectual property office (EUIPO). Given the category this new potential product name falls into, it gives the profound impression of belonging to a device...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2021 17:34

The Mi A2 Lite has received the May 2021 security patch. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi releases the May 2021 security patch to the Mi A2 Lite, its first update in three months

Xiaomi has released a new update to the Mi A2 Lite, contrary to rumours that it had stopped supporting the device. V11.0.19.0.QDLMIXM contains the latest Android security patch and is rolling out now as an OTA download.

Alex Alderson, 23 May 2021 13:50

Affordable and good-looking: The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: Attractive design for 200 Euros

With the Redmi Note 10, Xiaomi delivers a successor to the Redmi Note 9 that not only looks good but also offers enough performance for everyday use.

Mike Wobker, 23 May 2021 00:51

The Mi 11 Ultra's rear display is about to become a proper selling point. (Source: Xiaomi)

Mi 11 Ultra rear display set to finally get slew of camera features in imminent update

Xiaomi's Mi 11 Ultra features a secondary display on its rear but has received criticism for the poor implementation of that feature. That is set to change shortly, as new information indicates that an upcoming build will allow mo...

Ricci Rox, 22 May 2021 18:42

OnePlus teases a new Y-series TV ahead of its May 2021 launch

OnePlus India has revealed that it will add a new member to its Y series of smart TVs soon. It has also already confirmed some of its specs ahead of its imminent launch, its 40-inch size, Dolby Audio support and 20W speakers inclu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 May 2021 15:32

The Kyocera Duraforce Ultra. (Source: YouTube)

The Kyocera Duraforce Ultra is tested for sapphire-enhanced durability in a new JerryRigEverything video

The Kyocera Duraforce Ultra is a 5G smartphone that has launched with claims of a profoundly rugged build topped off with a "Sapphire Shield" for its 5.45-inch display. The famous YouTube teardown channel JerryRigEverything has ju...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 May 2021 14:29

The Pixel 6 will be a large smartphone compared to its predecessors. (Image source: 91Mobiles & OnLeaks)

Google Pixel 6: Leaked CAD renders showcase a 6.4-inch display but no periscope camera

Google Pixel 6 CAD renders have leaked, seemingly confirming several aspects of the upcoming flagship smartphone. The Pixel 6 will feature the same design as the Pixel 6 Pro, but it will be about as big as the Pixel 4 XL, not the ...

Alex Alderson, 22 May 2021 14:25

The new alleged evidence of the Note21's existence. (Source: Twitter)

Update | A "Samsung Store" leak re-ignites hopes for the Galaxy Note 21 series

A slew of leaks and rumors have purported to pronounce the Galaxy Note 21 series dead as of 2021. However, photos of what is claimed to be a piece of corporate art at a new physical Samsung store now dispute those claims. It incor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 May 2021 13:34

The Redmi Note 10 Ultra. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 10 Ultra to be Xiaomi's affordable gaming device; scheduled for May 26 launch

Xiaomi is set to release a few other affordable devices on May 26. Leading the lineup will be the aptly named Redmi Note 10 Ultra, equipped with a 64 MP main camera, a MediaTek Dimensity 1100, and a 120 Hz AMOLED, all for a price ...

Ricci Rox, 21 May 2021 20:36

Here's what the OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Edition looks like

OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Edition launch date set for May 24 in China

OnePlus is all set to launch a Cyberpunk 2077-themed OnePlus Watch in China. Much like the limited-edition OnePlus 8T, the wearable will use UI elements from the game, such as a black and yellow colour scheme, font, and more. Ther...

Anil Ganti, 21 May 2021 20:13

The Honor Play5 will be available in three colours. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Play5 launched with an OLED display, 66 W charging and a 64 MP quad camera

Honor has finally announced the Play5, a mid-range smartphone with plenty going for it. The device features an OLED display, a Dimensity 800U SoC and 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, along with five cameras.

Alex Alderson, 21 May 2021 19:51

A future Galaxy Z Fold smartphone may dispense with physical buttons. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung patent hints at a redesigned Galaxy Z Fold with no physical buttons

Samsung has patented a button-less foldable smartphone, and one that looks an awful lot like the leaked Galaxy Z Fold3. The patent suggests that Samsung will employ some trickery to incorporate different sized capacitive buttons, ...

Alex Alderson, 21 May 2021 19:48

The Realme GT is coming to Europe. (Source: AliExpress)

The Realme GT and Narzo 30 5G is coming to Europe via AliExpress

The GT is Realme's Snapdragon 888-powered flagship smartphone that launched early in 2021. Despite this, it has not made it far outside the Chinese market thus far. This situation will change soon however, with a release onto AliE...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 May 2021 17:12

Honor outlines its plans for the 50 series. (Source: Twitter)

The Honor 50 series will come with the Snapdragon 778G processor

Rumors of the Honor 50 flagship smartphones' imminent launch has fueled speculation that these devices would be based on the top-end Snapdragon 888 SoC. However, the OEM has now officially announced that the series will go with th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 May 2021 16:24

A good mid-range smartphone even without 5G: The Samsung Galaxy A52 4G

Samsung Galaxy A52 4G: Even without 5G a good successor

Since the availability of 5G across Germany is still something we are waiting for, it definitely makes sense to invest in an LTE smartphone. According to our test, the Samsung Galaxy A52 4G would be a good choice.

Mike Wobker, 21 May 2021 14:51

Realme launches the Watch 2 Pro with 2 more days of battery life and a larger display compared to the base model

The Realme Watch 2 Pro is a new smartwatch with a blood-oxygen sensor, 90 sports modes and sleep-tracking - as does its vanilla sibling. However, it has a bigger 1.75-inch display, as well as the in-built GPS the plain Watch 2 lac...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 May 2021 13:37

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE smartphone is expected to come in an extensive range of colors. (Image source: Geekbench/LetsGoDigital/ConceptCreator - edited)

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Geekbench listing reveals Snapdragon 888 processor and series RAM downgrade

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Fan Edition) smartphone has seemingly turned up on Geekbench and in the process has revealed some component secrets. The CPU information for the likely Galaxy S21 FE points to the presence of a Snapdrago...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 May 2021 12:16

The Redmi Note 10 Pro is now receiving MIUI 12.5 across the board. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi expands MIUI 12.5 rollout for the Redmi Note 10 Pro

Xiaomi began the MIUI 12.5 rollout for the Redmi Note 10 Pro last week, but is now expanding it to include the European model of the device. This means that the global, Indian, and European are now receiving the MIUI 12.5 update, ...

Ricci Rox, 21 May 2021 12:12

The original Redmi Note 8 came with an SD 665 but the 2021 model could sport a Helio G85. (Image source: Xiaomi/Qualcomm/MediaTek - edited)

Redmi Note 8 vs Redmi Note 8 2021: Likely specs differences as Xiaomi celebrates 25 million units sold of the former and officially confirms the latter

Xiaomi has officially confirmed the existence of the Redmi Note 8 2021 as part of an announcement revealing over 25 million unit sales for the original Redmi Note 8 smartphone, which was launched in 2019. Rumors about the Note 8 2...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 May 2021 10:15

The Nubia Z30 Pro launches with triple 64MP rear cameras - and no under-display camera

Nubia's Z30 Pro is a new Snapdragon 888-powered flagship smartphone with a generous amount of high-end specs, including a 144Hz 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, quad rear cameras and 120W ultra-fast charging. Then again, it has also...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2021 23:24

MIUI 12.5 has reached the Mi 11 on MIUI's European and Global branches. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi seeds MIUI 12.5 to the Mi 10 Pro and the Mi 11

MIUI 12.5 is now available to the Mi 11 globally. The Mi 10 Pro has started receiving Xiaomi's latest OS on its European branch, too.

Alex Alderson, 20 May 2021 20:53

Here's yet another look at the Google Pixel 6 Pro

New Google Pixel 6 Pro renders shed light on camera bump, screen size, thickness, and more

We now have yet another look at the Google Pixel 6 Pro, thanks to some fresh renders that emerged online. They showcase the phone's obnoxiously large camera bump and tell us about some key specs, such as its screen size, thickness...

Anil Ganti, 20 May 2021 20:45

GX Mobile betas are out now. (Source: Opera)

Opera launches the mobile version of its GX "gaming" browser

Opera asserts that it has been inundated with requests for a mobile version of its gaming-focused browser since launching the PC-compatible original. Now, it has delivered with the launch of GX Mobile. It shares many features with...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2021 17:56

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G is an incredibly thin and light mid-range smartphone, which is powered by the new Snapdragon 780G.

Verdict for the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G: Xiaomi did a lot right with the thin and light smartphone

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G did very well in our review. In terms of its thickness and weight, it is a cut above the mid-range competition. The Chinese manufacturer says that the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G is the thinnest 5G smartphone in ...

Marcus Herbrich, 20 May 2021 17:48

The Sony Xperia Ace II will be available in three colours. (Image source: Sony)

Sony unveils the Xperia Ace II, a not so compact smartphone

The Xperia Ace II features a 5.5-inch display in a 140 x 68 x 8.9 mm chassis. Not only is it nowhere near as small as compact Xperia smartphones that have gone before it, but it also larger than the Xperia 10 III in all but height...

Alex Alderson, 20 May 2021 17:45

OnePlus and Xiaomi owners should be aware that flashing Android 12 Beta 1 could brick your device. (Image source: Google)

Android 12 Beta 1 rolls out to over 25 smartphones; risks with installing on OnePlus and Xiaomi devices

Numerous Android OEMs have released the first Android 12 Beta to their devices, following its announcement earlier this week. However, it is worth holding off installing Android 12 beta on a few devices, as there is a risk that th...

Alex Alderson, 20 May 2021 17:39

The new Titan Pocket. (Source: Unihertz)

Unihertz puts its smallest physical-keyboard phone yet up for crowdfunding

Unihertz has announced the Titan Pocket, the OEM's latest in its line of QWERTY smartphones. With a display of just 3.1 inches in diagonal length, it is the most compact member of its series yet. Nevertheless, it runs Android 11, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 May 2021 17:20

Qualcomm teases the X65 modem again. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm announces further upgrades for the Snapdragon X65 5G modem alongside the new 778G SoC

Qualcomm's 5G Summit has unveiled the Snapdragon 778G, the OEM's latest processor intended to bring next-gen connectivity to more phones in the near future. The company also unveiled heretofore-unheard-of capabilities for its upco...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 May 2021 19:31

Concept renders of the Pixel 6 in three colours. (Image source: @TechScoreNY)

Pixel 6 renders offer a view of Google's next flagship in multiple colours

New renders have been published of the Pixel 6 series, providing a look at how the upcoming flagship in multiple colours. Google is expected to launch the Pixel 6 alongside the Pixel 6 Pro and the Pixel Watch.

Alex Alderson, 19 May 2021 19:11

The POCO M3 Pro 5G has an eye-catching back panel. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches the POCO M3 Pro 5G globally for €159

Xiaomi has unveiled its latest mid-range smartphone, the POCO M3 Pro 5G. A re-branded Redmi Note 10 5G, the POCO M3 Pro 5G features a 90 Hz display, a 5,000 mAh battery and MediaTek's Dimensity 700 SoC.

Alex Alderson, 19 May 2021 18:32

The OPPO K9 might convert into a Realme phone in order to get a global launch

The OPPO K9 5G is a somewhat rare new smartphone in 2021, as it has launched with the lesser-spotted Snapdragon 768G processor. It has debuted as a "performance"-focused device in its OEM's native China; however, there are now sig...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 May 2021 18:11

Google Pixel 5a specifications have emerged online

Alleged Google Pixel 5a spec sheet suggests that it is a rebadged Pixel 4a 5G

A new leak tells us that Google's upcoming mid-ranger, the Pixel 5a, is little more than a Pixel 4a with a fresh coat of paint. Some of its key specs include a Snapdragon 765G chipset, a 6.2-inch FHD+ OLED screen, and two rear cam...

Anil Ganti, 19 May 2021 17:27

The new C8C security camera. (Source: EZVIZ)

EZVIZ launches its first pan/tilt outdoor Wi-Fi home security camera

EZVIZ introduces the C8C as its inaugural outdoor wireless home security camera capable of panning and tilting within its globe-shaped exterior glass shell. Its sensor is rated for FHD recording, as well as night vision in color a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 May 2021 17:10

Google Pixel phones will soon be able to offer better selfies and portraits of people with darker skin tones. (Image Source: Jon Prosser)

Google working to offer improved computational photography for darker skin tones, likely to debut with the Pixel 6 series

Google is working on improving its image processing algorithms to better capture selfies and portraits of people of color. The company said that it has partnered with image experts and is training its computational photography alg...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 May 2021 16:15

Offline playback on Spotify for Wear may be limited to playlists, only. (Image source: AndroidAyuda)

Offline Spotify playback is finally coming to Wear OS, but Garmin may still have the edge

Google and Spotify have finally got around to integrating offline playback on Wear OS, now Wear. However, it seems that Garmin smartwatches will still have more Spotify functionality than their Wear OS rivals.

Alex Alderson, 19 May 2021 15:58

The Galaxy Watch Active 2 runs on the Exynos 9110, a 10 nm SoC. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 4 specifications leak following Tizen OS and Wear OS merger

Specifications for one of Samsung's next flagship smartwatches have leaked. Apparently, the Galaxy Watch Active 4 will have smaller display bezels than the current model, along with a revised SoC, among other changes.

Alex Alderson, 19 May 2021 15:31

Android 12 is (nearly) here. (Source: Google)

Google I/O 2021 | Android 12 Beta 1 rolls out to Pixel phones

Google has announced that the first non-development beta of Android 12 is available for Pixel phones, as of the new OS upgrade's introduction at I/O 2021. The OEM has also unveiled various new features now found in its own-brand p...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 May 2021 23:05

Google touts some advantages of its new Wear OS partnership. (Source: YouTube)

Google I/O 2021 | Google debuts Wear OS 3.0, confirms new Samsung partnership and Fitbits that will run on the new software

Google I/O 2021 has kicked off with what the OEM calls "the biggest update to Wear OS" in this software's history. It has collaborated with Samsung and Fitbit to bake the better features of their wearable platforms into this upcom...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 May 2021 22:13

The Lenovo Legion 2 Pro will soon be available with 18 GB of RAM. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Legion 2 Pro with 18 GB of RAM set to debut on May 20 for ~US$932 in China

Lenovo has confirmed that it still plans to release the 18 GB version of the Legion 2 Pro, its latest gaming smartphone. The flagship will launch for CNY 5,999 (~US$932), over 60% more than the basic Legion 2 Pro costs.

Alex Alderson, 18 May 2021 18:35

Is this the future of Pixel design? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Next-gen Pixel smartphones may have under-display cameras thanks to a new Google patent

Under-display camera technology is currently emerging as a replacement for punch-holes in smartphone displays. A blog has discovered a new Google patent for its take on this new kind of selfie camera, thereby strongly hinting that...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 May 2021 17:04

The Galaxy S10 Plus is one of several S10 series devices to receive a new update. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Samsung seeds a new update for the Galaxy S10 series, Galaxy S10e included

Samsung has started rolling out new updates to the Galaxy S10 series, including the Galaxy S10e. The new round of updates not only brings the Galaxy S10 series onto the May 2021 security patch, but also improves camera performance...

Alex Alderson, 18 May 2021 15:34

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87% Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro smartphone review - Flagship performance at a mid-range price

OnePlus launches TV 40Y1 40-inch smart TV in India, will be available on Flipkart for an introductory price of ₹21,999 from May 26

Google unveils plans to open its inaugural physical Store soon

More details of the Pixel 6 series and Pixel 5a revealed; hardware, pricing, expected launch dates

Samsung trademarks what could be the product name for its first-gen rollable phone

Xiaomi releases the May 2021 security patch to the Mi A2 Lite, its first update in three months

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: Attractive design for 200 Euros

Mi 11 Ultra rear display set to finally get slew of camera features in imminent update

OnePlus teases a new Y-series TV ahead of its May 2021 launch

The Kyocera Duraforce Ultra is tested for sapphire-enhanced durability in a new JerryRigEverything video

Google Pixel 6: Leaked CAD renders showcase a 6.4-inch display but no periscope camera

Update | A "Samsung Store" leak re-ignites hopes for the Galaxy Note 21 series

Redmi Note 10 Ultra to be Xiaomi's affordable gaming device; scheduled for May 26 launch

OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Edition launch date set for May 24 in China

Honor Play5 launched with an OLED display, 66 W charging and a 64 MP quad camera

Samsung patent hints at a redesigned Galaxy Z Fold with no physical buttons

The Realme GT and Narzo 30 5G is coming to Europe via AliExpress

The Honor 50 series will come with the Snapdragon 778G processor

Samsung Galaxy A52 4G: Even without 5G a good successor

Realme launches the Watch 2 Pro with 2 more days of battery life and a larger display compared to the base model

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Geekbench listing reveals Snapdragon 888 processor and series RAM downgrade

Xiaomi expands MIUI 12.5 rollout for the Redmi Note 10 Pro

Redmi Note 8 vs Redmi Note 8 2021: Likely specs differences as Xiaomi celebrates 25 million units sold of the former and officially confirms the latter

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Opera launches the mobile version of its GX "gaming" browser

Verdict for the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G: Xiaomi did a lot right with the thin and light smartphone

Sony unveils the Xperia Ace II, a not so compact smartphone

Android 12 Beta 1 rolls out to over 25 smartphones; risks with installing on OnePlus and Xiaomi devices

Unihertz puts its smallest physical-keyboard phone yet up for crowdfunding

Qualcomm announces further upgrades for the Snapdragon X65 5G modem alongside the new 778G SoC

Pixel 6 renders offer a view of Google's next flagship in multiple colours

Xiaomi launches the POCO M3 Pro 5G globally for €159

The OPPO K9 might convert into a Realme phone in order to get a global launch

Alleged Google Pixel 5a spec sheet suggests that it is a rebadged Pixel 4a 5G

EZVIZ launches its first pan/tilt outdoor Wi-Fi home security camera

Google working to offer improved computational photography for darker skin tones, likely to debut with the Pixel 6 series

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 4 specifications leak following Tizen OS and Wear OS merger

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Google I/O 2021 | Google debuts Wear OS 3.0, confirms new Samsung partnership and Fitbits that will run on the new software

Lenovo Legion 2 Pro with 18 GB of RAM set to debut on May 20 for ~US$932 in China

Next-gen Pixel smartphones may have under-display cameras thanks to a new Google patent

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