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The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra. (Source: Samsung)

Galaxy S20 Ultra: DxOMark's review of the flagship's 40 MP selfie camera further places the effectiveness of high-res Quad Bayer sensors in doubt

The Galaxy S20 Ultra features a 40 MP sensor as its selfie camera. Bigger is supposedly better and one would expect it to be the best on the market, yes? Well, no. The S20 Ultra only finishes joint second on DxOMark's selfie chart...

Ricci Rox, 06 May 2020 22:04

The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro are powered by the Snapdragon 865. (Source: Xiaomi)

Sketchy Exynos 990-powered "Mi 10e" supposedly appears on Geekbench, and we're leery

A device listed as the Mi 10e has surfaced on Geekbench. While that's already surprising enough, the phone is shown to be powered by an Exynos 990, and actually posts scores typical of the disappointing Samsung SoC.

Ricci Rox, 06 May 2020 22:03

Galaxy S21 Ultra will come with a 150MP primary sensor

Galaxy S21 Ultra will reportedly feature a penta-camera array with a 150MP primary sensor

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S21 Ultra will come with a penta-lens setup, according to a Korean tech forum. The primary 150MP sensor will be assisted by a 64MP telephoto lens, a 16MP wide-angle lens, a 12MP macro lens, and a ToF sens...

Anil Satyanarayana, 06 May 2020 22:02

The Meizu 17 series' specs may have leaked via Geekbench

The Meizu 17 is an upcoming Snapdragon 865-powered smartphone. According to a new benchmarking leak, it will also have 8GB of RAM, whereas its possible Pro variant may have 12. However, this does not explain why the former got bet...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 May 2020 22:01

TSMC is one of Intel's main rivals. (Source: Twitter)

TSMC's market cap has now exceeded that of Intel

An analyst with the ARK Investing group has reported that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) now has a market cap that exceeds that of Intel. Therefore, the former may now be more valuable than the latter. This is m...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 May 2020 21:17

MIUI 12 closed beta registrations are now open

Xiaomi opens up MIUI 12 pilot testing program in India

Xiaomi India is now accepting registrations for its MIUI 12 pilot testing program. At the moment, it is only available for Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro users. Xiaomi says that it will expand the program to more devices and regions ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 06 May 2020 16:28

The European Android 10 update for the Mi A3 has finally arrived. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi A3 Android 10 update hits Europe amid multiple bug complaints

Xiaomi has extended the rollout of Android 10 for the Mi A3 to Europe. Sadly, the initial build has plagued some handsets with several bugs, just as early international builds did.

Alex Alderson, 06 May 2020 15:49

Snapdragon 720G-powered Poco M2 Pro is reportedly in the works

Xiaomi India's RF exposure page has confirmed the existence of a new Poco device called the Poco M2 Pro. It will reportedly feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC. We can expect Poco to tell us more about it in the coming weeks as...

Anil Satyanarayana, 06 May 2020 12:49

The Redmi Note 8 series consists of three devices. (Image source: Redmi via Weibo)

Lu Weibing explains why over 30 million units of the Redmi Note 8 series have been sold worldwide then cuts the price of the Redmi Note 8 Pro for good measure

Xiaomi has been celebrating the sales of over 30 million smartphones from the Redmi Note 8 series, which was launched in August 2019. Redmi general manager Lu Weibing has been talking about the success of the Redmi Note 8 and also...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 May 2020 11:42

Android 10 for the Redmi Note 7 may ultimately come with MIUI 12, ETA unknown

A few weeks ago, new information surfaced claiming the Redmi Note 7 would receive the Android 10 update in the first half of May. We're already in May, however, and a new statement from a similar source has now indicated that Redm...

Ricci Rox, 05 May 2020 23:58

Xperia 10 II pricing officially revealed as camera samples surface; an iPhone SE alternative for Android lovers?

The Xperia 10 II is now available for pre-order in Europe, and Sony has also confirmed its pricing in the UK. Camera samples from the phone have also surfaced, showing off the capabilities of the phone's versatile triple camera se...

Ricci Rox, 05 May 2020 23:56

The Galaxy Z Flip is one of a few phones with the May 2020 security patch. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung updates the Galaxy Z Flip, S10 and A50 with May 2020 security patches

Google has released its latest security patches for Android, and as usual, the Pixel series of phones had first pick of them. However, Samsung has reportedly gotten ahead of all other OEMs by rolling these May 2020 upgrades to 3 o...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 May 2020 22:39

Qualcomm's next-gen flagship SoC may have been leaked. (Source: Qualcomm

Snapdragon 875 specs are allegedly leaked: 5nm, new GPU, VPU and more

A tech blog now touts the Snapdragon 865 SoC's next generation as the first of its line to launch with a 5 nanometer (nm) architecture. It also claims to be able to name several important components of its platform, its GPU, VPU a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 May 2020 21:57

Xiaomi registers new Mi Mix Weibo account; launch of the "most perfect flagship" expected soon

The Mi Mix brand has been left to founder, with the last proper device, the Mi Mix 3, having been released over eighteen months ago. However, Xiaomi has registered a new Mi MIX Weibo account, hinting that it may not have long to w...

Alex Alderson, 05 May 2020 18:33

The alleged Vivo watch sketches. (Source: Twitter)

Vivo allegedly patents its first smartwatch

More and more Android OEMs are also releasing wearables these days; now, it seems that Vivo is about to join them. A Twitter leaker claims to have found images, apparently derived from a "patent", showing that this company has des...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 May 2020 18:18

The "new" Xiaomi under-display camera patent. (Source: CNIPA via LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi may have patented a breakthrough in its under-display camera-phone tech

Xiaomi has reportedly filed a new patent for smartphone displays with under-display selfie cameras. This one depicts them as part of a triple-camera phone, which suggests this tech is closer to real-world use at this point. In add...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 May 2020 17:45

Samsung offering store credit for Galaxy S20 pre-orders in India

Samsung India offering Rs 4,000 in-store credit with every Galaxy S20 pre-order

In an attempt to bolster Galaxy S20 sales in the subcontinent, Samsung India is now throwing in a voucher worth Rs 4,000($53) for everyone who pre-ordered a Galaxy S20 series phone. The offer is eligible for pre-ordered devices th...

Anil Satyanarayana, 05 May 2020 17:06

The Realme X50 Pro is now available in Europe. (Source: Realme)

The Realme X50 Pro 5G launches a sneak attack on the European market alongside the 6 Pro

Today (May 5, 2020), Realme unleashed its 6 Pro on the European market as promised. This event also saw the launch of the 5i, as advertised - as well as the X50 Pro 5G. This much less expected premium phone now sells for just unde...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 May 2020 16:45

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Note Lite offers a 64 MP primary sensor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi tries to convince potential Mi Note 10 Lite buyers with stellar battery life statistics

The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 smartphone lineup recently got larger thanks to the release of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite variant. The new addition to the series shares the same decent-sized 5,260 mAh battery as the regular Mi Note 10, and ...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 May 2020 14:32

The Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone has a pop-up camera on its side. (Image source: XDA Developers)

Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone renders and key specs revealed: Pop-up camera on the side and higher touch sampling rate than the OnePlus 8 Pro

Marketing videos from Lenovo have revealed a wealth of details about the upcoming Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone. The device features two USB Type-C ports for charging a 5,000 mAh dual-cell battery and the company claims 0-100% c...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 May 2020 12:10

The Google Pixel 4a shows up on Geekbench. (Image Source: OnLeaks)

Google Pixel 4a with Snapdragon 730 surfaces on Geekbench, slightly trails behind the Xiaomi Mi 9T

The upcoming Google Pixel 4a has surfaced on Geekbench confirming some of its specs such as the Snapdragon 730 and 6 GB RAM. While the Pixel 4a stands to offer an excellent camera and stock Android 10 experience, it has to compete...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 May 2020 08:14

Meizu may launch new accessories alongside the 17 series. (Source: ITHome)

Meizu teases a 30W power bank to go with its impending 2020 flagship phone

The OEM Meizu has already confirmed that its upcoming premium smartphone 17-series will come with 30-watt (W) "mCharge" standard. Now, it has hinted at the prospect of a powerbank with the same technology. This would be handy in t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 May 2020 23:18

The Samsung Galaxy S8. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ have now been relegated to quarterly security updates

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ celebrated their three-year birthdays a while ago, and Samsung has now relegated them to its quarterly update list, with support expected to end completely in a year. The S8 Active and Galaxy Note 8, ...

Ricci Rox, 04 May 2020 22:59

The HTC U12 Plus. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

The HTC U12+ remains on Pie two years after launch, and Android 10 is still but a dream

The HTC U12+ was launched back in 2018 just like the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Huawei P20 Pro. While the S9 and P20 Pro have received the Android 10 update, the HTC U12+ remains stuck on Android Pie, and its prospects of getting Andro...

Ricci Rox, 04 May 2020 22:58

The Redmi Note 8 will not receive Android 10 until July at the earliest. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi to continue Android 10 rollout for the Redmi Note 8 Pro this month; no joy for the Redmi Note 8 until July at the earliest

Xiaomi may have already unveiled MIUI 12, but the Redmi Note 8 remains one of the devices still awaiting Android 10. While Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be continuing the rollout of the OS upgrade to the Redmi Note 8 Pro this ...

Alex Alderson, 04 May 2020 21:18

Google's Assistant can now open games in Stadia. (Source: 9to5Google)

Stadia integration with the Google Assistant kicks off with the ability to launch games on Chrome OS and Android

Google had promised the ability to control its cloud gaming platform Stadia using the Assistant on more platforms. This has started to come to fruition with the ability to tell this AI to launch titles via the service. It reported...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 May 2020 20:58

OPPO may have patented this, but...why though? (Source: WIPO)

OPPO patents a smartphone keyboard case

Phones with dedicated keyboards are more or less a thing of the past at this point. However, OPPO has patented a new product that may bring them back, albeit on an optional basis. The resulting "keyboard case" has a layout probabl...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 May 2020 20:32

Huawei will re-release the P30 Pro as the P30 Pro New Edition with Google Mobile Services.

Huawei P30 Pro New Edition with Google Mobile Services set to be available in Germany from May 15

Huawei will be re-launching the P30 Pro as a P30 Pro New Edition in Germany (and perhaps in other Western markets) with Google Mobile Services (GMS) enabled. This move is being seen as an attempt by the Chinese smartphone major to...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 May 2020 15:56

Samsung will have a successor to the original Galaxy Fold ready for launch in the second half of 2020. (Source: @BenGeskin)

Samsung confirms Galaxy Fold 2 is will launch in 2H20 along with the Galaxy Note 20

Samsung has officially confirmed that it will be launching a sequel to the Galaxy Fold. The news was buried in its financial report last week as it sought to assure investors that it is going to continue to try innovating itself o...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 May 2020 14:55

The Exynos 990 has been a colossal disappointment. (Source: Samsung)

Exynos 990-powered Galaxy S20+ flops hard in gaming comparison video versus the Redmi Note 8 Pro

The Exynos 990 on the Samsung Galaxy S20 has failed just about every test it's been presented with and that trend continues. In a gaming comparison video versus the MediaTek Helio G90T-powered Redmi Note 8 Pro, the Exynos 990-powe...

Ricci Rox, 04 May 2020 01:07

The OnePlus 8 series has a new software update. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus' new software update for the 8 and 8 Pro may not fix the green tint issue

The latest releases from the smartphone OEM OnePlus, the 8 and 8 Pro, have been issued new versions of their Android skin, OxygenOS. These updates are intended to fix the "green tint" defect reported by some users. They have also ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 May 2020 00:01

This photo was allegedly taken with the 4a's selfie camera. (Source: TecnoLike Plus)

The Pixel 4a's full camera specs are allegedly detailed in a new leak

The Cuban vlogger TecnoLike Plus has already purported to have reviewed the Google Pixel 4a's cameras well ahead of its launch. Now, the same source has leaked this phone's relevant specs in more detail. It seems the phone has the...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 May 2020 22:51

The LG Velvet on display in-store. (Source: Cafe.naver.com)

The LG Velvet appears in hands-on images as a demo unit in South Korea

It seems LG has dropped all pretense of keeping its upcoming premium mid-ranger, the Velvet, under wraps until its May 2020 launch. It has been spotted in one of this OEM's physical stores in South Korea. This new leak may confirm...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 May 2020 22:13

The Xiaomi Mi 7 prototype smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. (Image source: Weibo via Gizmochina)

Updated | Xiaomi Mi 6 Mercury Silver Edition on sale for 19,999 yuan (US$2,831) or bid for a Xiaomi Mi 7 prototype for over 1 million yuan (US$141,597)

A couple of rare Xiaomi smartphones are currently being offered for sale: a Xiaomi Mi 6 Mercury Silver Edition and a Xiaomi Mi 7 prototype sample. The special variant of the Mi 6 can be purchased for 19,999 yuan (US$2,831) but you...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 May 2020 09:20

Realme posted the best year-on-year growth in 1Q2019. (Source: Realme)

Research finds that the global smartphone market shrank by the "fastest ever" rate in 1Q2020

The market for mobile devices contracted by 13% in the first quarter of 2020 (1Q2020), compared to 1Q2019. All of its top brands, with the exception of Realme and Xiaomi, also saw declines in terms of shipments and share. However...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 May 2020 22:49

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. (Source: Samsung)

DxOMark: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip delivers cameras unworthy of its US$1400 price tag

The Galaxy Z Flip is Samsung's contemporary attempt at a clamshell-style foldable phone. The phone starts at just under US$1400, and has now made the trip over to DxOMark where it posted scores akin to two-year-old flagship phones...

Ricci Rox, 02 May 2020 22:01

OnePlus 8 Pro: OnePlus confirms that the black crush issue is a hardware defect, offers replacements

Some OnePlus 8 Pro units suffer from well-documented green tint and black crush display issues. OnePlus is now acknowledging the latter to be a hardware defect, and is offering to repair, refund, or replace affected units.

Ricci Rox, 02 May 2020 22:00

A possible Galaxy Z Flip successor. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Some of Samsung's latest patents show a possible next-gen, triple-camera Galaxy Z Flip

Samsung is said to have a true Galaxy Fold 2 in the works - now, it also seems there is a 2nd-gen Galaxy Z Flip as well. This clamshell-style foldable, despite its novelty, may be underwhelming in terms of its dual rear cameras. N...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 May 2020 19:34

The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet will ship on May 11. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo IdeaPad Duet affordable detachable 2-in-1 tablet launch is imminent

Lenovo’s Chrome OS-based IdeaPad Duet captured a lot of interest when it was first unveiled in early January. It has very similar form and functionality to Google’s much more expensive Pixel Slate, but it is priced a lot more attr...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 May 2020 12:09

Android 10 for the Redmi Note 8 is under testing.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is on track to receive the Android 10-based MIUI 12 update soon

Xiaomi has apparently started testing the Android 10-based MIUI 12 ROM for the Redmi Note 8 in China implying a global rollout soon. However, the company has not defined any timeline and whether the rollout will eventually happen ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 May 2020 11:09

The Meizu 17T, according to JD.com. (Source: JD.com)

A dubious leak points to a new phone called the Meizu 17T

Meizu has already confirmed that it will launch a flagship smartphone called the 17 in May 2020. Now, the e-tail site JD.com has posted a relevant listing in advance of this event. However, it is not for the 17, but an unheard-of ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 May 2020 21:14

OnePlus Z likelt to come with a Snapdragon 765

OnePlus Z likely to feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 765 chip instead of the MediaTek Dimensity 1000

The upcoming OnePlus Z will allegedly ship with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 SoC. Previous leaks hinted that the phone would feature MediaTek's Dimensity 1000 chip. OnePlus may have planned on using a MediaTek chip initially but swit...

Anil Satyanarayana, 01 May 2020 18:19

The Samsung Galaxy A series is getting a new member. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy A21s is cleared for launch by the Bluetooth SIG, may be destined for several new markets

Samsung has been rumored to have a Galaxy A21s ready for release this year. A new leak confirms this, referring to the phone by its name for the first time. Interestingly, the new device is now associated with 5 slightly different...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 May 2020 17:20

Huawei patents a new possible MatePad with an interesting rear panel

Huawei may have filed a new patent for a tablet that is now on the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) database. Given its form-factor, it may be easy to assume that it is the upcoming T8 model rumored to launch soon. Howeve...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 May 2020 16:38

One UI 2.0 update postponed for several devices in India

Samsung users running Android 9.0 Pie will have to wait a bit longer for the One UI 2.0 update. According to a notification on the Samsung Members app, the rollout will be 'slightly delayed.' This only applies to users based in In...

Anil Satyanarayana, 01 May 2020 15:47

The Xperia 1 II will launch for over €1,000. (Image source: MyNavi)

Xperia 1 II camera samples show low-light improvements and Photography Pro app

Teased ahead of an expected launch later this month, camera samples show the Xperia 1 II offering better low-light performance than its predecessor. The device, which will retail for over €1,000 at launch, will come pre-installed ...

Alex Alderson, 01 May 2020 13:36

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Xiaomi registers new Mi Mix Weibo account; launch of the "most perfect flagship" expected soon

Vivo allegedly patents its first smartwatch

Xiaomi may have patented a breakthrough in its under-display camera-phone tech

Samsung India offering Rs 4,000 in-store credit with every Galaxy S20 pre-order

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Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone renders and key specs revealed: Pop-up camera on the side and higher touch sampling rate than the OnePlus 8 Pro

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The HTC U12+ remains on Pie two years after launch, and Android 10 is still but a dream

Xiaomi to continue Android 10 rollout for the Redmi Note 8 Pro this month; no joy for the Redmi Note 8 until July at the earliest

Stadia integration with the Google Assistant kicks off with the ability to launch games on Chrome OS and Android

OPPO patents a smartphone keyboard case

Huawei P30 Pro New Edition with Google Mobile Services set to be available in Germany from May 15

Samsung confirms Galaxy Fold 2 is will launch in 2H20 along with the Galaxy Note 20

Exynos 990-powered Galaxy S20+ flops hard in gaming comparison video versus the Redmi Note 8 Pro

OnePlus' new software update for the 8 and 8 Pro may not fix the green tint issue

The Pixel 4a's full camera specs are allegedly detailed in a new leak

The LG Velvet appears in hands-on images as a demo unit in South Korea

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Research finds that the global smartphone market shrank by the "fastest ever" rate in 1Q2020

DxOMark: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip delivers cameras unworthy of its US$1400 price tag

OnePlus 8 Pro: OnePlus confirms that the black crush issue is a hardware defect, offers replacements

Some of Samsung's latest patents show a possible next-gen, triple-camera Galaxy Z Flip

Lenovo IdeaPad Duet affordable detachable 2-in-1 tablet launch is imminent

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The Samsung Galaxy A21s is cleared for launch by the Bluetooth SIG, may be destined for several new markets

Huawei patents a new possible MatePad with an interesting rear panel

One UI 2.0 update postponed for several devices in India

Xperia 1 II camera samples show low-light improvements and Photography Pro app

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