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The Redmi 10X Pro 5G and the Redmi 10X 5G are still the leaders of the pack in AnTuTu’s mid-range smartphone performance chart for September. Both devices are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 820 processor. The rumored upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 775G will be a force to be reckoned with though.

Samsung has announced that the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ will soon be able to run Fortnite at 90 FPS. The functionality will arrive via a Galaxy Store update and will be available to all players soon. We can expect Samsung and Epic to bring the feature to other compatible devices soon.

The relatively unknown Chinese manufacturer Zeblaze has introduced the Thor 6, a new smartwatch which is actually more of a smartphone considering its specifications. For example, instead of a purpose built smartwatch processor the manufacturer decided to go with the Helio P22 made by MediaTek.

The Mi 10T Pro may well be Xiaomi's latest flagship smartphone, but it is not all that repairable. From soldered-on ports to a firmly-installed battery, the Mi 10T Pro will probably be an expensive smartphone to repair.

Xiaomi's Mi 55W Wireless Charging Stand has hit third-party retailers, and it is significantly cheaper than alternatives like the Google Pixel Stand. Xiaomi's wireless charger supports Qi EPP for fast-charging many modern smartphones, despite being designed to recharge the Mi 10 Ultra.

Xiaomi has cut the price of the Poco F2 Pro to £299 in its Prime Day deals, which start tomorrow. The company is throwing in a Mi Smart Band 5 and Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic too, as it is in a comparable deal for the Mi 10 - which will cost £599.

The flipping camera technology of the ZenFone series has delivered again, according to camera reviewers DxOMark. According to the French website, the ZenFone 7 Pro records better selfie videos than any other smartphone, although it cannot quite match the photo quality of the Huawei P40 Pro.

A special edition of the OnePlus Nord will grace us this week, and it will see the return of the sandstone finish from early OnePlus smartphones. The new variant of the OnePlus Nord will be launched alongside the OnePlus 8T and the OnePlus Buds Z.

The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (or FE) launched as a new way to get some 2020 Samsung flagship specs at a new, attractive price. However, there seems to be a sting in this tale for some buyers. Their up-to-120Hz displays reportedly exhibit touch issues of various kinds.

MIUI 12 will be arriving on the Redmi Note 8T later this month, according to an official Xiaomi timeline. The commencement of the update may coincide with the release of MIUI 12 to the likes of the Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 8 and the global version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro. There are reports of MIUI 12 finally reaching more Redmi Note 7 Pro handsets, too.

The OnePlus 7 series only launched last year, but the devices have reputedly been relegated to second-tier software support. While the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro have already received Android 11, the new version of OxygenOS will not be arriving on the OnePlus 7 series until 2021.

The OPPO A53s is a phone freshly added on Amazon.de. It seems to have the exact same specs as the A53, which is powered by the new Snapdragon 460 SoC and has a 90Hz 6.5-inch HD+ display. It can be pre-ordered with free TWS earbuds from this OEM prior to its release date of October 13, 2020.

An alleged AnTuTu score of Samsung's newly-released Exynos 1080 has been posted online. It nets an overall score of 693,600, effectively demolishing the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ across the board. The chip is expected to make its debut alongside a Vivo device in late 2020.

The powerful Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra has been pushed out of its top spot in the AnTuTu flagship smartphone performance chart for September. The new ruler of the roost is the iQOO 5 Pro followed by the iQOO 5, with both smartphones managing average scores of over 660,000 points. All of the top 10 devices have Snapdragon 865 or 865 Plus processors.

The Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro are shaping up to be incredible devices in regard to potential price/performance and features. A well-known tipster has revealed their Dimensity and Snapdragon SoCs, while there are rumors of a cheap base price of 1,000 yuan (US$149) and a potential third device in the Redmi Note 10 series.

Any number of products, devices and software included, is showcased on YouTube every day. Now, Bloomberg reports that Google has a new project that involves linking these items to sales pages generated by the Mountain View company itself through the medium of the vlogging site. This, apparently, will allow it to cash in on the prevailing online sales boom.

The global version of MIUI 12 has reached the Mi Mix 2, but there is a catch. Unlike many other devices, the Mi Mix 2 remains on Android 9.0 Pie, despite the existence of Android 10 and Android 11 versions of MIUI 12 being in circulation.

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 prevent drops or damage to the new product. It may have 2 USB type A ports with 1 type C ports, and charge devices at up to 22.5 watts (W).

Some new renders of the Xiaomi Mi 11 smartphone have appeared on Chinese social media. The images clearly look like fan-made concept designs rather than official renders from the OEM itself. It’s believed the upcoming Mi 11 will sport a Snapdragon 875 processor and attract buyers with an under-display selfie camera.

French premium audio brand Devialet has revealed its first set of true wireless (TWS) earphones. The Devialet brings several unique features to its Gemini earphones that it hopes will catch the eye of audiophiles who demand more from their listening experience.

Samsung's large Galaxy M51 mid-range phone brings a huge battery but otherwise presents itself a bit stuffy. We tested for whom it still might be worthwhile, and here is an overview of our results.

MIUI 12 testing for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7S and Redmi Note 8 is almost done, according to reports. Xiaomi expects to release MIUI 12 for at least the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 8 this month, too.

Based on some convincing leaks, the Infinix Note 8 will pose an effective challenge in the budget smartphone space, as it may offer the Helio G80 SoC, 6GB of RAM and a 64MP main rear camera. A new leak suggests that it will also have a dual punch-hole selfie camera and on-trend looks.

With the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, two more smartphones will receive the Android 11 update, giving users a new UI and some new game space features. Also, the dark mode is made more easily accessible and gets a new feature.

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.

The POCO X3 smartphone heads Kimovil’s best sellers of the week chart and is followed by a huge list of Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO smartphones. Although the site trawls mainly through many Chinese and European retailers, it is still Xiaomi and its offshoots that command the table. The POCO X3 offers a 120 Hz display and even a 3.5 mm audio jack for a bargain price.

More rumored details about the expected Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro have surfaced online. According to a well-known tech tipster, the upcoming Redmi Note 10 series smartphones will boast of having a 108 MP main sensor in the camera setup. It’s possible at least one of the devices will be a rebranded and upgraded version of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite for the Chinese market.

The S62 Pro is the highest-end rugged smartphone from CAT. It comes with a thermal sensor and is made of materials that are capable of withstanding very tough conditions. Nevertheless, when reviewing the CAT smartphone, we discovered a few flaws, which should be addressed.

Casio has announced the ECB20 additions to the Bluetooth-enhanced EDIFICE range. There are 3 new variants of a style that comes with this manufacturer's Smartphone Link to show information streamed to it from a paired smartphone. It also supports up-to-date Casio abilities, including 5-alarm storage, a stopwatch, a timer and a super illuminator dial.

Samsung has dropped the first hints about the Exynos 1080, its mid-range successor to the Exynos 980. The chipset is due to be built on a 5 nm node with ARM's new Cortex-A78 and Mali-G78 cores. Samsung claims that the Exynos 1080 will score over 650,000 points in AnTuTu, a score that would put it beyond flagship chipsets like the Snapdragon 865.

The under-display front-facing camera may be a smash-hit spec among flagship phones going into 2021. A new leak may prove OPPO is taking it seriously by combining it with another state-of-the-art design feature: a display that curves pretty much all the way down to the rear panel. Therefore, it would combine 2 kinds of extra-premium screen technology in 1 phone.

The Galaxy W20 was an upgraded version of the already-flagship-grade Samsung Galaxy Fold sold in China. Now, according to a new registration issued by TENAA, its next generation might offer more of the same. The alleged certification shows a device that looks just like the Z Fold2 but with a different, fancier rear panel.

The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 has received a new MIUI 12 update for global users. The update, called V12.0.2.0.QEJMIXM, is rolling out now as an OTA.

The OnePlus 8T will have a flat screen and near-symmetrical bezels, distinguishing it from other OnePlus smartphones. The company's next smartphone will arrive on October 14 and looks to have thinner bezels than even the OnePlus 8 Pro.
Update: New, and possibly cheaper, Lunar Silver colour option has been leaked too.

Xiaomi is gearing to upgrade the global versions of the Redmi 9, Redmi Note 9S and Redmi Note 9 Pro to MIUI 12, according to a report. The OS upgrade will reputedly arrive from October 20, bringing the three devices into line with countless other Xiaomi smartphones.

The specifications for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A42 5G smartphone have been revealed by the South Korean OEM. Judging by its specs and believed pricing, the Galaxy A42 will be challenging the space occupied by rivals such as the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite and OnePlus Nord. The Samsung device is expected to come with a Snapdragon 750G SoC.

TCL launched its 8-inch 10 TABMID slate during IFA 2020 Special Edition. Now, a variant of this device has launched in the US through the carrier Verizon. It has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage, but also has 4G connectivity and its OEM's NXTVISION screen technology. It has been priced at just under US$200 and is available from now.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy F41, which has heretofore been the stuff of rumors concerning a new series of smartphones from this OEM for the Indian market. It has nearly the exact same specs as the Galaxy M31, except for rear cameras that are updated in both configuration and appearance. Flipkart plans to release it in conjunction with a special event it is hosting on October 16, 2020.

The OnePlus 8T will have a curved design, quad cameras and a stylish Aquamarine Green finish, OnePlus has confirmed. Dubbed a breakthrough by the company, the variant has a diffuse reflection back panel that supposedly reduces the build-up of fingerprints.

Nokia Mobile has announced plans to upgrade 14 devices to Android 11, including the recently-released Nokia 8.3 5G. The Nokia 9 PureView must wait until Q2 2021 for Google's latest OS though, underlining its insignificance for Nokia Mobile and HMD Global.

Priced at US$229.99, the new Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor, 3 GB of memory and up to 64 GB of internal storage space, four Dolby Atmos speakers, as well as a generous 7,040 mAh battery. This slate goes on sale today and buyers can get a 50 percent price cut on the Book Cover Case until October 25.

Complaints about the continued absence of MIUI 12 on most Pocophone F1 handsets are mounting, almost three months since the global variant last received an update. Only the Russian version of the Pocophone F1 has been upgraded to MIUI 12, leaving all other variants stranded on MIUI 11.

The Xiaomi Mi 5 and Mi 5s Plus smartphones have recently gained support from LineageOS 18.0, which is firmware based on Android 11. Both the Mi 5 and Mi 5s Plus were released in 2016, and being able to utilize an Android 11-based custom ROM will help keep them relevant for users who don’t want to upgrade their device.

Nokia has added updated models to its range of smart TVs sold through Flipkart in India. They include 2 new 43-inch units as well as the 2 new 32- and 50-inch sizes hinted at in an earlier leak. This new series has speakers tuned by Onkyo, a "Pronto Focal" AI engine and up to 4K/UHD resolutions.

The United States Senate had earlier commissioned an investigation into claims that the "Big Four" tech companies - Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google - exert monopolies on the main sectors in which they operate, and, furthermore, maintain them through systems that act in their favor. This process has resulted in findings that could be interpreted to uphold these complaints.

The Microsoft Surface Duo is a rather unique Android device as it joins 2 displays via a hinge. However, it has become associated with poor durability following testing from some prominent YouTubers. Now, it seems these findings are translating into real-world problems for some users, who claim the plastic frames of their Duos have developed cracks around the USB type C port.

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold series may be among the best-known of hinged devices out there. Now, a new patent reportedly filed by the OEM and published by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) in October 2020 shows a way to bring even more attention to this feature. It involves the placement of a light-up strip along the middle of the component.

Realme has announced a new Android smart TV with a unique display technology it called Spectral Power Distribution. The Realme SLED 4K 55-inch Android TV uses RGB light in the initial stage of picture formation, which the company claims offers excellent color gamut coverage and low blue light emissions. Also being announced is a 100 W 2.1-channel Soundbar with Bluetooth support.