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The Redmi K30 Ultra and Mi 10 Ultra have provided strong sales for Xiaomi in China. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Mi 10 Ultra, Redmi K30 Ultra, and the Redmi 9 family help Xiaomi replace Apple as the world's third-largest smartphone company

Three major market research firms have declared Xiaomi is now the world’s third-largest smartphone company in terms of units shipped for the third quarter of 2020. The good news for Xiaomi comes at the expense of Apple, which slip...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Oct 2020 09:39

The iPhone 12 mini has already been given the hands-on treatment by one YouTuber. (Image source: George Buhnici)

Apple iPhone 12 mini: First hands-on video with the smallest iPhone showcases its diminutive stature

Apple's smallest iPhone will not be available until next week, but a prominent Romanian YouTuber has already got his hands on one. The iPhone 12 mini has been compared to last year's 6.1-inch iPhone 12 and the iPhone 11 Pro Max, a...

Alex Alderson, 29 Oct 2020 14:30

Foxconn has apparently been undermining its relationship with Apple to boost profits. (Image source: Apple & Steve Jurvetson)

Foxconn accused of using shady tactics to boost profits relating to Apple contracts

Apple and Foxconn may have been partners for years but the relationship has soured in the last few years, according to a report published by The Information. Reputedly, Foxconn has employed a range of tactics to maximise profits, ...

Alex Alderson, 28 Oct 2020 18:57

The number of active iPhone users has reached the 1 billion milestone. (Image: Apple)

Apple crests 1 billion active iPhone users milestone

Apple is now estimated to have an installed user base of 1 billion iPhones. The figure comes from a respected Apple analyst who has been tracking iPhone sales data for the past 13 years.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Oct 2020 11:47

The Mophie Juice Pack Connect works with any Qi-enabled smartphone. (Image: Zagg)

Mophie Juice Pack Connect is a mobile MagSafe alternative for any phone

Mophie has released its latest Qi-enabled wireless battery charger, but this one has a twist. The new Mophie Juice Pack Connect has a modular design that clips on the back of any Qi-enabled smartphone to give it a wireless battery...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Oct 2020 11:10

The Amazfits GTR and GTS 2. (Source: Huami)

Huami launches the Amazfit GTR 2 and GTS 2 smartwatches for the US and UK markets

The OEM Huami has held its global launch for the second-gen Amazfit GTR and GTS wearables, although they will only be released in the US and UK markets to start off with. These smartwatches feature blood-oxygen, heart-rate, sleep ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Oct 2020 22:56

What's the world's fastest mobile network? UAE's Etisalat tops the list at 99 Mbps, followed by South Korea

5G networks are set to transform the mobile data experience. However, very robust 4G infrastructure means that people in some countries already have access to ultra-fast connectivity. Etisalat in the UAE tops the list, offering sp...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 27 Oct 2020 09:43

iPhone 13 is expected to feature the Snapdragon X60 5G modem and may finally sport a 120 Hz display. (Image Source: Apple)

iPhone 13: rumored portless shift to MagSafe, 120 Hz display, possibility of an in-display fingerprint sensor, and a confirmed Snapdragon X60 5G modem

Even as the iPhone 12 is still pretty new, rumors about the iPhone 13 have already started making the rounds. The iPhone 13 (or whatever it will be called) may go completely portless in favor of the new MagSafe technology and is a...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Oct 2020 20:54

The new iPhone 12 series doesn't really stand out in terms of battery life. (Image Source: Apple)

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro's battery runtimes fail to impress when compared to the iPhone 11 Pro

A battery life test by Arun Maini of the YouTube channel Mrwhosetheboss found that the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max had significant leads in battery runtimes compared to the newer iPhone 12 and 12 Pro. The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro hav...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 25 Oct 2020 19:47

MagSafe may leave a mark on a leather case. (Source: MacRumors)

The new MagSafe charger may mark up expensive first-party cases, and apparently that's just fine by Apple

The iPhone 12 series comes with dedicated components to support the new MagSafe system, which consists of a range of magnetic accessories, a compact wireless charger included. Now, it has emerged that this product may permanently ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Oct 2020 20:28

The iPhone 12 has regulatory logos etched into its frame, for some reason. (Image source: Apple)

The Apple iPhone 12 series is not only more expensive in Europe with slower 5G, but it is also uglier

Apple may be expected to sell tens of millions of iPhone 12 units between now and next September or October, but the company has made a rather strange design decision for European models. Sadly, it has made the iPhone 12 a bit ugl...

Alex Alderson, 22 Oct 2020 23:08

Apple's new iPhone 12 range uses last year's Snapdragon X55 modem. (Image: Apple)

Apple's iPhone 12 range uses Qualcomm's superseded Snapdragon X55 5G modems

We now have one potential explanation for why the new iPhone 12 models drain battery more quickly than they otherwise might. Although Apple is using a Qualcomm Snapdragon 5G modem, it is the older X55 component from last year, rat...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Oct 2020 07:22

5G cuts battery life by up to 20% on the iPhone 12 series. (Image source: Apple)

5G may cost up to 20% battery life on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro

It may now be possible to connect to 5G networks on an iPhone, but it will cost you in battery life. Enabling 5G can cut battery life by up to 20% based on initial findings, meaning that you may need to recharge the iPhone 12 and ...

Alex Alderson, 21 Oct 2020 22:44

A Mini next to a regular old iPhone 12. (Source: Apple)

The iPhone 12 Mini is something Android OEMs may ignore as a trend

Apple may have pleased may fans with the release of the iPhone 12 Mini, a rare return to mobile screens of well under 6 inches in size. Therefore, other non-iOS smartphone manufacturers may want to start on their own equally compa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2020 20:01

DxOMark updates its testing methods. (Source: DxOMark)

DxOMark announces updates for its smartphone display and camera testing protocols

DxOMark is practically a household name for independent groups that release scores for smartphone prowess in areas such as their screens and cameras. It has announced that its system to test the former has been re-designed to refl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Oct 2020 23:41

EZVIZ releases the C3X night-vision security camera in the UK

The C3X is an external home-security camera of the type that integrates AI so as to distinguish potentially dangerous moving objects such as people and cars in the vicinity from others such as animals. Its maker EZVIZ also claims ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Oct 2020 18:54

While the iPhone 12 Mini is "mini", the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE and 9 SE are more "pocket-sized". (Image source: Xiaomi/Apple - edited)

Xiaomi Mi 11 SE or Redmi K40 Mini could be on the cards thanks to iPhone 12 Mini admiration

A social media post by Lu Weibing has led to some speculation that Xiaomi or Redmi could be planning a diminutive variant of a future flagship along the lines of the iPhone 12 Mini. A Xiaomi Mi 11 SE or Redmi K40 Mini would certai...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Oct 2020 11:43

Xiaomi hypes its new Mi Air 2 Pros. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches new, noise-cancelling Mi Air 2 Pro TWS earbuds

Xiaomi has debuted the Mi Air 2 Pro, which may also become known as the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Pro in markets besides its initial Chinese region. These TWS earbuds boast a high-end matte finish and house specs such as active...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Oct 2020 20:53

The iPhone 12's battery specs may have been revealed. (Source: Apple)

The iPhone 12 series' battery sizes are listed in full

Unlike most Android OEMs, Apple does not include battery capacities in its spec lists for iPhones. However, it may be a particularly pressing issue this year, as the new 12 series has gone 5G, something that may eat screen-on time...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Oct 2020 01:24

Kokoon's ultra-slim NightBuds sleep-audio earbuds hit the US$380,000 mark on Kickstarter

The Kokoon NightBuds are, like the Amazfit ZenBuds or Bose Sleepbuds II, designed to be worn in bed so as to help the user fall asleep. To this end, they measure just 5.4 millimeters in depth, although they are not TWS. They have ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Oct 2020 23:07

The A24 Bionic is well off being a 50% improvement on other smartphone chipsets, currently. (Image source: Apple)

Early iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro AnTuTu benchmarks are at odds with Apple's performance claims for the A14 Bionic

More benchmarks of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro have appeared online, this time on AnTuTu. CPU scores of the A14 Bionic look good, but initial GPU scores are rather underwhelming, especially compared to the likes of the Snapdra...

Alex Alderson, 15 Oct 2020 22:28

The iPhone 12 series could hit 80 million units sold before the turn of 2021. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 12 series sales pegged to 80 million units by the end of 2020

Apple is expected to sell at least 70 million iPhone 12 units by the end of 2020, DigiTimes claims. Apple may even top 80 million units before the new year, barring an escalation in the trade war between China and the United State...

Alex Alderson, 15 Oct 2020 22:16

The iPhone 12 goes green while Xiaomi continues to offer a charger. (Image source: Apple/GSMArena)

Xiaomi trolls Apple's decision to ship the iPhone 12 without a charger

Xiaomi has taken to social media to poke some light fun at Apple’s decision to remove the charger (and EarPods) from the iPhone 12 packaging. There is some irony about the Chinese OEM trolling the same company it has frequently be...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Oct 2020 10:45

Apple has brought 6 GB of RAM to the iPhone. (Image source: Apple)

Apple may have equipped the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max with 6 GB of RAM, but initial Geekbench result is a mixed bag for the A14 Bionic

The differences between the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro models were thought to be only camera-based, but it turns out that Apple has also equipped them with different volumes of RAM. The increase in RAM for the Pro models shou...

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2020 23:47

The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini bring A14 Bionic SoC and 5G. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini sport A14 Bionic, 5G, and a US$30 surcharge for non-AT&T and non-Verizon customers

Apple's new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini are now official and feature a largely common feature set including the powerful A14 Bionic SoC, 5G connectivity, dual 12 MP cameras, and more. The iPhone 12 Mini with a 5.4-inch display is...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Oct 2020 17:23

The new Beats Flex headphones. (Source: Apple)

The new Beats Flex are surprisingly budget wireless earphones from Apple

The Beats by Dre brand has launched its latest pair of wireless earphones. Like the Powerbeats Pro before them, they are of the neckbud variety, but are also much cheaper this time. Nevertheless, they are rated for potentially sup...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Oct 2020 00:34

The iPhone 12 series and HomePod Mini are leaked in full color ahead of their launch

The next Apple Special Event is scheduled for today (October 13, 2020) - the same day on which Evan Blass has decided to leak high-quality renders of the products thought to be involved in all their new colors. They comprise all 4...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Oct 2020 18:53

The upcoming iPhone 12 could lack a 120 Hz display to ensure adequate battery life (Image source: EverythingApplePro)

With Apple allegedly prioritizing battery life and 5G on the iPhone 12, iPhones might only get 120 Hz displays next year

Tipster @jon_prosser claimed that Apple's alleged decision to skip on a 120 Hz iPhone 12 display was "100 percent" because of battery life concerns, with the 5G radio taking priority. This might mean that 120 Hz displays will only...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 12 Oct 2020 20:31

The iPhone 12 Pro Max may have better ultra-wide and telephoto cameras than the 12 Pro. (Image source: EverythingApplePro)

The iPhone 12 Pro Max may have better cameras than the iPhone 12 Pro

The iPhone 12 Pro Max may have more premium ultra-wide and telephoto cameras than the 12 Pro, according to reports. The 12 Pro Max will reputedly feature an 'expansive' ultra-wide camera, along with superior telephoto optics. It s...

Alex Alderson, 12 Oct 2020 14:15

Could the iPhone SE 2020 stop people from buying the cheapest iPhone 12? (Image source: Apple).

Analyst prediction for the most popular iPhone 12 model is counter to recent trends

Apple’s upcoming release event, dubbed “Hi, Speed”, will feature its highly anticipated iPhone 12 series. Within the series are four rumoured devices, the 5.4-inch iPhone 12 Mini, 6.1-inch iPhone 12, 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro, and 6....

Craig Ward, 12 Oct 2020 06:55

Apple will not showcase AirTags or the AirPods Studio at its next hardware event. (Image source: Apple)

Apple will not be bringing the AirPods Studio, AirTags or 120 Hz iPhones to its October 13 hardware event

Rumour has it Apple will not announce AirTags next week, nor its rumoured AirPods Studio over-ear headphones. The AirTags may be delayed until March 2021 too, while the AirPods Studio could cost up to US$599. It is bad news for th...

Alex Alderson, 11 Oct 2020 20:31

The alleged new Mi Power Bank. (Source: MySmartPrice)

Rumor | Xiaomi will launch its new Mi Power Bank 3 Ultra Compact in Europe

A tech blog claims to have heard from an exclusive source that Xiaomi will launch its latest power bank in Europe. This apparently 10,000mAh Mi Power Bank 3 Ultra Compact is also slated to have a new, texturized casing that might ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Oct 2020 19:48

The Aeklys by Starck Payment Ring is a contactless payment alternative. (Image: ICARE Technologies)

Aeklys by Starck Payment Ring is a touchless payment alternative

ICARE Technologies has debuted its Aeklys by Starck Payment Ring. The NFC-based device does not need charging and can be used to make contactless payments and pay for public transport.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 Oct 2020 12:33

Apple prepares to say Hi to Speed. (Source: Apple)

Apple sets its next Special Event for October 13, 2020

Apple has just announced a new product event to take place on October 13, 2020. This launch is more than likely to finally reveal the iPhone 12 series. Other long-held projections concerning rumored accessories such as the AirPods...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Oct 2020 21:21

A popular fan-made concept video for the Apple iPhone 13 featured a wraparound display. (Image source: You Tech)

Rumored Apple iPhone 13 and iPhone SE 3 details appear: mmWave 5G for the Pro and Pro Max; 2022 launch for the third-generation iPhone SE

Rumored details about the Apple iPhone 13 range and the third-generation Apple iPhone SE have been shared by display industry analyst Ross Young. It seems there will be four SKUs in the iPhone 13 series, with two of them capable o...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Oct 2020 10:40

Most consumers still value convenience over price when upgrading a smartphone. (Source: Counterpoint Research)

Most consumers from Germany or Spain surveyed prefer to buy phones online now, whereas those from the UK do not

A new report from Counterpoint Research on smartphone-buying trends in Europe has concluded that the majority of poll respondents from Spain or Germany would prefer to buy their next mobile device online. By contrast, only 10% of ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Oct 2020 16:25

iPhone 12 series prices will allegedly start at US$649

Alleged iPhone 12 series pricing information leaked online

Some information about the iPhone 12 series' price has appeared online. US$649 will get you a 5.4-inch iPhone 12 Mini with 64GB of storage. Similarly, an iPhone 12 with the same capacity will retail at US$749. Both the iPhone 12 P...

Anil Satyanarayana, 02 Oct 2020 13:50

An unofficial render of what the iPhone 12 may look like. Image via EverythingApplePro.

Entry-level iPhone 12 Pro will have 128 GB of storage, standard iPhone 12 stuck with 64 GB

Apple is rumored to offer the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max with a minimum of 128 GB storage, a bump from the current minimum of 64 GB. However, the standard iPhone 12 and rumored iPhone 12 mini will start with 64 GB of stor...

Sam Medley, 30 Sep 2020 20:35

The Caviar iPhone 12 Pro Apple 1 collection. (Source: Caviar)

Caviar already lists its highly unusual iPhone 12 Pro collection, styled as an homage to the original Apple computer

Despite the fact that they have not yet been launched, Caviar has put its apparently extremely custom units of the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max up for pre-order. The company has taken an unexpected route with these modified devices: ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Sep 2020 16:45

Phone accessories make for lucrative markets. (Source: Needpix)

The Asia-Pacific/Middle East phone accessories market could be worth US$154.8 billion in 2027

Mobile phone accessories are big business: they made for a US$118 billion market for the combined Middle East/Asia-Pacific regions in 2019. New market research indicates this worth could grow to nearly $155 billion by 2027. Austra...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Sep 2020 20:26

The HYPHEN 2 TWS earbuds. (Source: RollingSquare)

A start-up claims its HYPHEN 2 crowdfunded TWS earbuds have a battery-friendly alternative to ANC

RollingSquare has launched the HYPHEN 2 truly wireless (TWS) earbuds on Indiegogo. They are touted as having internals and advantages that set them apart from other products in their category. These include a slight departure from...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Sep 2020 18:06

Epic Games and Spotify are founder-members of a new 'anti-app-tax' organization

Epic Games has been in open litigious conflict with Apple over the latter's 30% levy on developer revenue in exchange for the use of its App Store. Now, the studio has escalated this situation with the implementation of the Coalit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Sep 2020 20:28

The Snapdragon 875+ could mean further performance segregation in the high-end Android segment (Image source: Qualcomm)

"Lahaina" and "Lahaina Plus": Snapdragon 875 variants outed: the Snapdragon 875 Plus could turn into 2021's SoC of choice following Apple A14 performance woes

WinFuture's Roland Quandt recently claimed on Twitter that the Snapdragon 875 (codenamed Lahaina) would be joined by a high-performance variant, presumably the 875 Plus. This could lead to another generation of performance segment...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 24 Sep 2020 15:18

Apple is reportedly working on a mid-range chip called the B14

Apple will reportedly use a scaled-down version of the A14 Bionic on the iPhone 12 Mini

The soon-to-be-released iPhone 12 Mini will allegedly run a scaled-down version of the A14 Bionic. Dubbed as the Apple B14, the chip will also appear alongside subsequent variants of the iPhone SE. The B14 is, in all likelihood, a...

Anil Satyanarayana, 22 Sep 2020 10:16

Apple is expected to release the first-ever 'mini' iPhone soon

Apple's upcoming 5.4-inch smartphone will allegedly be called the iPhone 12 Mini

Apple is all set to release the world's first-ever 'mini' iPhone. A new leak suggests that Apple's 2020 smartphone lineup will consist of the iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. All four phones are exp...

Anil Satyanarayana, 21 Sep 2020 16:02

Next year's iPad Pro successor might ship with a mini-LED display (Image source: Apple)

Many 2021 iPads models could feature mini-LED tech: increased competition among mini-LED suppliers means nearly half of all 2021 iPads could ship with the new panels

A report by analyst Ming Chi-Kuo indicates that increased competition among Apple's mini-LED suppliers could lead to a larger than expected volume of iPads and Macs shipping with mini-LED displays, both next year and in 2022.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 21 Sep 2020 11:10

AirConsole claims to have attracted 7 million players since its inception. (Source: AirConsole)

AirConsole claims to be cloud-gaming but for Xbox, PS4 or Switch titles

Cloud gaming allows PC gamers to stream their titles via any device rather than load them on a high-powered rig. AirConsole is a company that claims to do much the same for console games. However, in its case, the user's smartphon...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Sep 2020 01:33

Apple may integrate a hingeless two-pane design inspired by the Microsoft Surface Duo. (Image Source: theHacker34)

Artist envisions the iPhone Fold in detailed animated renders

The renders are based on the specs leaked by industry insider Jon Prosser and depict the foldable iPhone featuring an inner display that consists of two hingeless screens similar to the Microsoft Surface Duo design. Artist theHack...

Bogdan Solca, 18 Sep 2020 16:05

The iOS 14.2 developer beta introduces enhanced Shazam support, right in the control center (Image source: Apple)

Apple skips iOS 14.1 for some reason, seeds the iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 developer betas: Shazam integration in the control centre tops the feature list

Apple recently seeded the developer demo for iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2, seemingly skipping over iOS 14.1 and iPadOS 14.1. While we're not sure of the reason for the nomenclature change, iPadOS and iOS 14.2 both introduce minor upda...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 18 Sep 2020 14:19