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The Note 20 series will only feature two devices, according to Ross Young. (Image source: Concept Creator)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series will have "killer displays"; 60 Hz for the Note 20 and no Note 20 Ultra though

Samsung will continue to step up its display game with the Note 20 series, according to a new report. However, the entry-level Note 20 will be limited to 60 Hz, and there will be no Note 20 Ultra. Instead, Samsung will position th...

Alex Alderson, 13 May 2020 00:02

Honor X10 price leaks, starts at ¥2,299

The Honor X10, an upcoming budget phone from the Huawei sub-brand, may start at less than ¥2,300 (~$325). That would make it one of the cheapest 5G-compatible phones on the market, thanks to its HiSilicon Kirin 820 5G. However, th...

Sam Medley, 12 May 2020 21:28

A new leak points to a Plus variant for the Motorola One Vision

The Motorola One Vision launched as this OEM's first smartphone with a punch-hole display. Now, it seems it is getting a new variant. Known as the Plus, it has the same size screen as the original, but may not be the same on the i...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 May 2020 18:44

The 2020 Sony SRS-XB range. (Source: Sony)

Sony launches new wireless speakers with EXTRA BASS

Sony has announced new additions to its SRS-XB line of wireless speakers. Their generation features programmable lighting strips in their IP67 housing and are engineered for "deep, punchy bass" and a 3D surround effect. There are ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 May 2020 18:13

The Vivo V19 is to be released soon. (Source: Amazon.in)

Vivo launches the V19 in India

The OEM Vivo has announced a new smartphone, the V19, for its Indian customers. This Snapdragon 712-powered device has a 6.44-inch FHD+ display with dual punch-hole cameras. It starts at the equivalent of ~US$370 (INR 27,990), and...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 May 2020 17:30

The Huawei Health app no longer works unless HMS 4.0.0 or later is installed. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei wearables will no longer work unless you download HMS via the AppGallery instead of the Google Play Store, and people aren't happy about it

Huawei wearables will no longer work unless you download HMS via the AppGallery instead of the Google Play Store. Unintentional or not, people are unhappy about it.

Alex Alderson, 12 May 2020 16:56

The highly-anticipated Poco F2 Pro is finally here

Poco F2 Pro launched with Snapdragon 865, motorized selfie camera, headphone jack, and a €499 price tag

Poco finally lifted the veil off the Poco F2 Pro. It is a rebranded Redmi K30 Pro that comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, a quad-camera array at the back, a pop-up selfie camera, 4,700mAh battery, and more. Prices start at ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 12 May 2020 16:38

LG seems to be winging it with its latest smartphone design prototype. (Source: HeraldCorp)

On a wing and a prayer? LG 'Wing' shows it is willing to give anything a try to see what sticks

LG has been trying for years to make a buck out of smartphones but the company’s mobile division continues to generate losses. A report out of Korea indicates that it is working on a new smartphone with a literal twist where the m...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 May 2020 14:35

The new "OPPO Reno 4" image. (Source: Weibo)

The OPPO Reno 4 may look a lot like the LG Velvet: new leak

The OPPO Reno3 series was among the first to introduce new Snapdragon and MediaTek 5G SoCs to the market in 2020. Now, a new leak from IceUniverse may show that at least 1 of its successors is in the works. It consists of an image...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 May 2020 14:18

The Huawei P30 Pro New Edition is now up for pre-order in Germany. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei P30 Pro New Edition now on sale in Germany as promised

As promised, the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition is now officially available for purchase in Germany. The device is now a generation old, but it has been freshened up with the official version of Android 10 with full Google services su...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 May 2020 13:58

Motorola intros Android 10 for the Razr. (Source: YouTube)

Motorola announces an Android 10 upgrade for the Razr 2020

Motorola released its new kind of Razr at the start of 2020. Despite its groundbreaking foldable screen, it was stuck on Android 9.0 (Pie) from its launch. Now, the OEM has finally announced a major software upgrade, custom-design...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 May 2020 13:55

The Realme Narzo 10 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80. (Image Source: Realme)

Realme announces the Narzo lineup powered by MediaTek Helio G70 and G80 SoCs starting from ₹8,499

Realme has finally taken wraps off its Narzo lineup that is comprised of the Narzo 10 and the Narzo 10A powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 and G70 SoCs respectively. Realme is aiming Narzo at gamers and performance enthusiasts on a...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 May 2020 23:53

New Mi A3 update fixes shutter speed issue in Pro mode

The Mi A3 is now receiving a new update. The update further fixes the issues from previous Android 10 builds, including fingerprint and launcher problems. Most notably, though, it allows the shutter speed to be set to a max of 32 ...

Ricci Rox, 11 May 2020 22:43

While you cannot beat the price, it comes without Google Services: The Honor 9X Pro

Honor 9X Pro: No Google, no problem?

The Honor 9X Pro is once again equipped with hardware that is more than competitive. In combination with the rest of the equipment, the smartphone would be an absolute hit for 250 Euros (~$271), if it wasn't for the lack of Google...

Mike Wobker, 11 May 2020 21:21

The Pixel 3a's successor may not launch in May 2020 after all. (Source: Google)

The Pixel 4a's launch may be even later in 2020 than previously thought

An earlier leak asserted that Google had chosen May 22, 2020 as the launch date for its new mid-ranger, the Pixel 4a. However, an update from the same source now purports to push this event further back into June. It may or may no...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 May 2020 19:39

Poco F2 Pro looks a lot like the Redmi K30 Pro

Leaked Poco F2 Pro render further confirms that it is a rebranded Redmi K30 Pro

A Poco F2 Pro render has appeared in the wild, just a day before its release. It looks a lot like the Redmi K30 Pro, as foretold by earlier rumors centered around the device. The phone is expected to come in both 5G and 4G-only va...

Anil Satyanarayana, 11 May 2020 19:17

Qualcomm formally introduces the Snapdragon 768G chipset

It was known that a new 5G SoC, the Snapdragon 768G, would be announced today (May 11, 2020) due to the fact the first device to rock it has also been launched. Now, its maker Qualcomm has released more details on it and how it im...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 May 2020 19:08

The Honor X10 will support 9 new radio bands, which may make it the world's "most powerful" 5G phone

Honor's upcoming successor to the 9X will be 5G thanks to its Kirin 820 processor. The brand has been hyping the phone on this basis, pointing out that it supports enough new bands to make it viable for years to come. This device'...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 May 2020 15:12

The iQOO Z1 is to launch in May 2020, may cost less than the also-premium Neo3

The Z1, an upcoming phone from Vivo's high-value sub-brand iQOO, is currently tipped as the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ version of the Snapdragon 865-powered Neo3 from the same. Its launch date has now been officially revealed, along...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 May 2020 14:41

The S20+ is widely considered to be the best S20 model. (Source: Samsung)

DxOMark: The Samsung Galaxy S20+'s "fake zoom" is better than the S10's optical zoom

The Samsung Galaxy S20+ has now been tested by DxOMark. The scores offer a few notable takeaways, including inferiority to the S20 Ultra, an overall lack of improvement over the Note 10+, and the real-world effectiveness of the S2...

Ricci Rox, 11 May 2020 13:54

The last entry to the Xiaomi Mi Mix line was the Mi Mix Alpha concept smartphone. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New hope for a Mi Mix 4 as details start emerging of two upcoming Xiaomi flagship smartphones

It seems possible that Xiaomi could be working on flagship smartphones for a potential Mi Mix 4 series, or at least devices with the Mi Mix moniker. Scant details have been offered by a well-known leaker on Weibo, however, there i...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 May 2020 13:23

Ken Kocienda says there was nothing inevitable about the iPhone. (Source: Apple)

Apple legend Ken Kocienda says there was nothing inevitable about the iPhone

Was a smartphone like the iPhone inevitable? Ken Kocienda, one of its designers doesn’t believe so. Rather, Kocienda argues in a tweet over the weekend that it was “an act of creativity” and that, as such, “It wasn’t inevitable”....

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 May 2020 12:53

The Redmi K30 Extreme Edition in its fetching "Mint Ice Blue" finish. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi presents the Redmi K30 Extreme Edition with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G and an eye-catching new colour variant; no MIUI 12 on launch

A new version of the Xiaomi Redmi K30 is here, complete with a new chipset and a fresh colour option. Priced at CNY 1,999 (~US$283), the Redmi K30 Extreme Edition features all the good aspects of the Redmi K30 5G but with the new ...

Alex Alderson, 11 May 2020 12:51

Some next-gen Realme devices could have improved battery life. (Source: Realme)

Realme reportedly certifies its first 6000mAh phone battery

Some recent Realme phones have impressed with their large 5000mAh power-packs at affordable levels. Now, it seems the next generation on may have even better battery life. This OEM has reportedly made a new component with 1000mAh ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 May 2020 23:16

Rumor | Xiaomi's Mi 10 Lite Zoom is to launch in Europe in May 2020

The existence of a new Mi 10 variant, the "Lite Zoom" was inadvertently leaked by none other than Qualcomm not long ago. Now, a new tip asserts that it is headed for a European launch shortly. It may be revealed as an internationa...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 May 2020 19:09

Will we have seen the 10X before on its launch? (Source: Redmi)

Redmi 10X: a new leak suggests this phone is not a renamed Note 9 after all

Redmi is currently linked to the launch of a phone called the 10X. Despite the novelty of this name, recent leaks have suggested that this device has the same specs as the Note 9 from the same brand. However, a new tip contradicts...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 May 2020 18:36

The Galaxy A41 in all its color options. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung launches the Galaxy A41 in Europe

The Samsung Galaxy A41 will go on sale in the Netherlands soon. This new affordable option has a 6.1-inch FHD+ screen and an IP68 ingress-protection rating. It is listed on some Dutch retail sites as an unlocked phone, and will al...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 May 2020 16:18

Opinion | Mi Mix 3 5G owners take up arms in response to Android 10 and MIUI 11 snub

The Snapdragon 855-powered Mi Mix 3 5G was launched about a year ago. Since then, it hasn't received a major OS update, and remains stuck on Android Pie with no hope for a change of status anytime soon. Even worse, the Mi Mix 3 5G...

Ricci Rox, 10 May 2020 13:08

Vivo reportedly working on an in-house chipset

A trademark application filed in September 2019 reveals that Vivo is reportedly working on an in-house chipset. It reveals very little about the specifics of the chipset, or even if it is intended for smartphones. It does, however...

Anil Satyanarayana, 09 May 2020 23:22

The Honor X10's alleged cooling system. (Source: Weibo)

A new leak purports to show the Honor X10's graphene-enhanced cooling system

The Honor X10 is probably going to be its brand's next Kirin 820-powered phone. A new leak in conjunction with this device has shown how it might retain this SoC's performance in demanding circumstances. This may consist of therma...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 May 2020 19:58

DxOMark: The Honor V30 Pro's selfie cameras raise some questions

The Mate 10 Pro, P20 Pro, and Mate 20 Pro all delivered sub-par selfie cameras, and it seemed Huawei was working on that with its recent flagship phones. The Honor V30 Pro appears to be a deviation from that path, as the phone onl...

Ricci Rox, 09 May 2020 11:49

Realme X3 series: another potential contender shows up via leaked benchmark scores

AnTuTu has reportedly tested a device with the Snapdragon 865 SoC and a novel Realme model number. This has led to speculations that a true X2 Pro successor is in the works. If so, it might join the X3 and X3 Super Zoom variants o...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 May 2020 23:47

Meizu 17 Pro: The people's Mi 10 Pro and OnePlus 8 Pro alternative?

Chinese manufacturer Meizu has now launched its flagship phones for the year: the Meizu 17 and Meizu 17 Pro. The phones pack in an assortment of current-gen technology including 90 Hz AMOLED displays, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, ...

Ricci Rox, 08 May 2020 22:37

Redmi K30 Speed Edition will be unveiled on May 11th

Qualcomm's newest Snapdragon 768G chip will make its debut alongside the Redmi K30 5G Speed Edition on May 11th

Redmi is all set to unveil yet another member of the K30 family in the form of the Redmi K30 Speed Edition. It will also be the world's first phone to run Qualcomm's newest Snapdragon 768G chip. The smartphone will be unveiled on ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 May 2020 21:04

Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Pro are now receiving Android 10

Android 10 has arrived for the Sony Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus

Sony has started updating the Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus with Android 10 in some regions. The software is bundled with the March 2020 security patch along with all the standard Android 10 features. It will make its way to eligib...

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 May 2020 16:53

The stable MIUI 12 update will start rolling out on May 19th

MIUI 12 will be available globally starting May 19th

The highly-anticipated MIUI 12 update will make its way to Xiaomi and Redmi devices starting May 19th. A total of 32 devices will be eligible for the MIUI 12 open beta before the final release hits the airwaves. Users on the beta ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 May 2020 14:46

Prices for the Apple iPhone 11 start at US$699. (Image source: Apple)

Galaxy A, Redmi Note 8, and iPhone 11 lineups help Samsung, Xiaomi, and Apple fill all of the global top 10 smartphone share spots for Q1 2020

Canalys has tweeted a graph showing the global top 10 smartphones in Q1 2020 and all of the positions are taken up by devices from just three OEMs: Apple, Xiaomi, and Samsung. The big winner for the quarter was the iPhone 11 with ...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 May 2020 14:22

The Black Shark 3 is now available in Europe. (Source: Black Shark)

The Black Shark 3 is unleashed on the European market

Today, (May 8, 2020) Xiaomi's gaming brand Black Shark has announced the beginning of open sales for its latest generation of flagship phones, the 3 and 3 Pro. These devices pack the Snapdragon 865 SoC, along with some genre-speci...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 May 2020 13:16

The Xiaomi Mi 10 smartphone has high-end specs and a high price tag. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Exorbitant Xiaomi Mi 10 price tags for the Indian market lead smartphone users into taking a closer look at the OnePlus 8 Pro

The prices for Xiaomi Mi 10 smartphones for the Indian market have been revealed and have shocked fans expecting something more affordable. For example, the Xiaomi Mi 10 with 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage will cost ₹49,999 (US$662). T...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 May 2020 13:11

The Honor 30S has a 4,000 mAh battery and offers 40 W fast charging. (Image source: Hihonor)

Honor 30S with Kirin 820 makes valiant effort to close the gap between the OPPO Reno3 5G with Dimensity 1000L and the also-rans in AnTuTu's April midrange smartphone table

Honor is looking good in the latest AnTuTu chart for midrange smartphones, with the Honor 30S powering into a strong second position with the help of its Kirin 820 chipset. Its score of 364,077 points sets it apart from those behi...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 May 2020 11:07

The (Vivo) iQOO Neo3 entered the AnTuTu chart in third place. (Image source: iQOO)

The iQOO Neo3 and OPPO Ace2 break into AnTuTu's April chart for the fastest flagship smartphones

The arrival of the iQOO Neo3 and OPPO Ace2 into AnTuTu’s latest flagship chart have shaken things up a little bit, but the leaderboard is still headed by the OPPO Find X2 Pro. All of the top 10 smartphones feature Qualcomm Snapdra...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 May 2020 10:26

The Mi Note 10 receives its first taste of Android 10

After months of waiting, the Mi Note 10 is finally receiving its first taste of Android 10. The update carries the version number "MIUI 11.1.1.0.QFDMIXM" and weighs a typical 2.6 GB. It's the global stable beta build, so we expect...

Ricci Rox, 07 May 2020 23:48

A new firmware update for the Honor MagicWatch 2 activates its Sp02 sensor. (Image source: Honor)

The MagicWatch 2 supports blood oxygen saturation monitoring too; it's just that Honor left its Sp02 sensor disabled for six months

Is it a coincidence that multiple OEMs are now activating the Sp02 sensors in their smartwatches via an update? After Huawei did so with the Watch GT 2, Honor has now rolled out an equivalent firmware update for the MagicWatch 2 t...

Alex Alderson, 07 May 2020 23:06

Really Gray: The Google Pixel 4 XL has never been seen like this

Google has released three colour variants of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL so far, but a fourth has appeared on a Chinese auction site. Adorned in a matte grey finish, the device can be had for CNY 2,699, equivalent to around US$380.

Alex Alderson, 07 May 2020 23:01

The back of the Nokia 6.3 may resemble the Nokia 5.3, pictured. (Image source: HMD Global)

Nokia 6.3: Zeiss-branded quad cameras, a Snapdragon 675 chipset and a PureDisplay are coming to the Q3-bound mid-range smartphone

The successor to the Nokia 6.2 remains on track, according to latest rumours. Called the Nokia 6.3, the mid-range smartphone will feature a PureDisplay with a teardrop notch, along with four Zeiss-branded rear-facing cameras and a...

Alex Alderson, 07 May 2020 22:14

MediaTek intros the Dimensity 1000+. (Source: Weibo)

MediaTek unveils the renewed Dimensity 1000+ SoC

MediaTek has unveiled a new 5G platform for premium phones - well, sort of. This Dimensity 1000+ (or 1000 Plus) has the same make-up as the current 1000 SoC. However, this refreshed version boasts a number of features intended to ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 May 2020 20:11

Warp Charge is a OnePlus USP. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus' next-gen flagship could ship with a 65W charger

The TUV Rheinland body has reportedly certified a new power supply unit (PSU) from the OEM OnePlus. This apparent next-gen Warp Charger is rated for a maximal rate of 10 volts (V)/6.5 amps (A) - or 65 watts (W). Therefore, it coul...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 May 2020 19:31

One UI 2.1 now available for Galaxy A51 users

One UI 2.1 update for Samsung Galaxy A51 now rolling out

The One UI 2.1 update is now available for Samsung Galaxy A51 owners. It comes with the April 2020 security patch but is missing a lot of features such as Single Take Mode, Pro Video Mode, Selfie Tone, and more. The firmware is av...

Anil Satyanarayana, 07 May 2020 18:35

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series will have "killer displays"; 60 Hz for the Note 20 and no Note 20 Ultra though

Honor X10 price leaks, starts at ¥2,299

Camera Test: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Huawei P40 Pro vs OnePlus 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro – low-light fiasco for Samsung

A new leak points to a Plus variant for the Motorola One Vision

Sony launches new wireless speakers with EXTRA BASS

Vivo launches the V19 in India

Huawei wearables will no longer work unless you download HMS via the AppGallery instead of the Google Play Store, and people aren't happy about it

Poco F2 Pro launched with Snapdragon 865, motorized selfie camera, headphone jack, and a €499 price tag

On a wing and a prayer? LG 'Wing' shows it is willing to give anything a try to see what sticks

The OPPO Reno 4 may look a lot like the LG Velvet: new leak

Huawei P30 Pro New Edition now on sale in Germany as promised

Motorola announces an Android 10 upgrade for the Razr 2020

Realme announces the Narzo lineup powered by MediaTek Helio G70 and G80 SoCs starting from ₹8,499

New Mi A3 update fixes shutter speed issue in Pro mode

Honor 9X Pro: No Google, no problem?

The Pixel 4a's launch may be even later in 2020 than previously thought

Leaked Poco F2 Pro render further confirms that it is a rebranded Redmi K30 Pro

Qualcomm formally introduces the Snapdragon 768G chipset

The Honor X10 will support 9 new radio bands, which may make it the world's "most powerful" 5G phone

The iQOO Z1 is to launch in May 2020, may cost less than the also-premium Neo3

DxOMark: The Samsung Galaxy S20+'s "fake zoom" is better than the S10's optical zoom

New hope for a Mi Mix 4 as details start emerging of two upcoming Xiaomi flagship smartphones

Apple legend Ken Kocienda says there was nothing inevitable about the iPhone

Xiaomi presents the Redmi K30 Extreme Edition with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G and an eye-catching new colour variant; no MIUI 12 on launch

Realme reportedly certifies its first 6000mAh phone battery

Rumor | Xiaomi's Mi 10 Lite Zoom is to launch in Europe in May 2020

Redmi 10X: a new leak suggests this phone is not a renamed Note 9 after all

Samsung launches the Galaxy A41 in Europe

Opinion | Mi Mix 3 5G owners take up arms in response to Android 10 and MIUI 11 snub

Vivo reportedly working on an in-house chipset

80% Honor 9X Pro Smartphone Review: With a popup cam against the notch

A new leak purports to show the Honor X10's graphene-enhanced cooling system

DxOMark: The Honor V30 Pro's selfie cameras raise some questions

Realme X3 series: another potential contender shows up via leaked benchmark scores

Meizu 17 Pro: The people's Mi 10 Pro and OnePlus 8 Pro alternative?

Qualcomm's newest Snapdragon 768G chip will make its debut alongside the Redmi K30 5G Speed Edition on May 11th

Android 10 has arrived for the Sony Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus

MIUI 12 will be available globally starting May 19th

Galaxy A, Redmi Note 8, and iPhone 11 lineups help Samsung, Xiaomi, and Apple fill all of the global top 10 smartphone share spots for Q1 2020

The Black Shark 3 is unleashed on the European market

Exorbitant Xiaomi Mi 10 price tags for the Indian market lead smartphone users into taking a closer look at the OnePlus 8 Pro

Honor 30S with Kirin 820 makes valiant effort to close the gap between the OPPO Reno3 5G with Dimensity 1000L and the also-rans in AnTuTu's April midrange smartphone table

The iQOO Neo3 and OPPO Ace2 break into AnTuTu's April chart for the fastest flagship smartphones

The Mi Note 10 receives its first taste of Android 10

The MagicWatch 2 supports blood oxygen saturation monitoring too; it's just that Honor left its Sp02 sensor disabled for six months

Really Gray: The Google Pixel 4 XL has never been seen like this

Nokia 6.3: Zeiss-branded quad cameras, a Snapdragon 675 chipset and a PureDisplay are coming to the Q3-bound mid-range smartphone

MediaTek unveils the renewed Dimensity 1000+ SoC

OnePlus' next-gen flagship could ship with a 65W charger

One UI 2.1 update for Samsung Galaxy A51 now rolling out

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