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Pick up the Fossil Sport for just US$99. (Image source: Fossil)

Deal | Snap up a Fossil smartwatch with Wear OS & Snapdragon Wear 3100 for US$99 instead of US$275; take over 50% off the Gen 4 too

Interested in a smartwatch but put off by the price? Well, Fossil is currently offering some stonking discounts on its Sport and Gen 4 smartwatches. Featuring a waterproof design, Wear OS, a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100, GPS, 4 G...

Alex Alderson, 02 Apr 2020 21:29

This may be the Honor Play 4T. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | The Honor Play 4T Pro is a new smartphone with the Kirin 810 SoC and a 4000mAh battery

A Weibo leaker claims that Honor will soon launch a new Play-series smartphone called the 4T Pro. It is thought to have the Kirin 810 processor and to have a display of about 6.3 inches in diagonal length. It may also have triple ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Apr 2020 21:18

The new Sony WH-CH710N wireless headphones. (Source: Sony)

Sony releases new noise-cancelling wireless headphones

Sony has unveiled the WH-CH710N completely wireless headphones. They are equipped with Automatic Artificial Intelligence Noise Canceling (AINC), which excludes ambient sounds in a way that adapts to the wearer's environment. They ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Apr 2020 20:33

Xiaomi updates the Mi Band 3 and 4 with a laptop-unlocking function

The Mi Bands 3 and 4 have a new firmware update that fixes several UI-related bugs. It also introduces a first-party notebook-unlocking facility to these fitness trackers. They also now support Apple ID logins for the first time.

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Apr 2020 19:50

The Mi CC9 Pro was Xiaomi's first widely available high-megapixel smartphone. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi puts a 144 MP camera smartphone into development

Did you think 108 MP was enough for this year? Well think again, as rumour has it that Xiaomi will be using Samsung's upcoming 144 MP camera sensor in a smartphone this year. Possibly the Mi 10S Pro or Mi CC10 Pro, the device woul...

Alex Alderson, 02 Apr 2020 18:54

Huawei's P40 series has been praised for its excellent cameras. (Image source: Huawei)

Alleged domestic prices for the Huawei P40 series will frustrate buyers of the global variants

The alleged domestic prices for the Huawei P40 smartphones have been leaked online, and they are considerably lower than the prices customers will have to pay for the flagship smartphones in the European and UK markets. It has bee...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Apr 2020 12:49

The display of the P40 Pro was supplied by BOE and LG. (Source: Huawei)

Who made the display on the Huawei P40 Pro? Not Samsung, apparently

The Huawei P40 Pro sports an impressive quad-curved 90 Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, but which company is responsible for producing that piece of hardware? While last year's Huawei P30's screen was made by Samsung, Huawei appears to hav...

Ricci Rox, 02 Apr 2020 10:27

A purported Geekbench listing for the Galaxy Note 20+ 5G has been spotted online

Galaxy Note 20+ 5G flexes its muscles for the first time on Geekbench

The Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G has been spotted on Geekbench for the first time ever. Based on its single and multi-core test results, it appears to be a Snapdragon 865-powered variant of the phone. The device specifications showcased...

Anil Satyanarayana, 01 Apr 2020 23:17

The Ultramarine Blue OnePlus 8 Pro looks great, but its price does not. (Image source: WinFuture)

Opinion | OnePlus concedes that the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro will abandon the company's affordable roots

Essentially confirming that the OnePlus 8 Pro will be the most expensive OnePlus device to date, CEO Pete Lau has sought to dispel rumours that the OnePlus 8 series will not exceed US$1,000. Such a statement is an admission that O...

Alex Alderson, 01 Apr 2020 23:11

Sony announces new TWS earphones with EXTRA BASS

Sony has released the WF-XB700 earphones: TWS devices designed to incorporate this OEM's EXTRA BASS technology. They also have an IP4 rating against sweat and water-splashes and ergonomics that may help them stay in the user's ear...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Apr 2020 22:20

Galaxy S20 series users can now get 50% of their phone's value back in the United States

Samsung is now promising a guaranteed 50% cashback on every Galaxy S20 phone purchased

Samsung has just announced a buyback program for its Galaxy S20 line of phones. Users can now get at 50% of the phone's value back anytime in the next two years as store credit. The offer is only available for devices purchased in...

Anil Satyanarayana, 01 Apr 2020 22:17

IS OPPO preparing the Reno3 Pro 5G for launch again? (Source: OPPO)

OPPO's Reno3 Pro 5G is cleared for launch in the US

OPPO has released 4G variants of its Reno3 series outside of its native China. Now, it seems it is letting the original, 5G versions of these phones out into the wider world too. It has been certified by the Federal Communications...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Apr 2020 21:28

Will Xiaomi ever release a new Pocophone? The EEC suggests so. (Image source: AndroidPIT)

Xiaomi has a new Pocophone in development

Buried in the depths of the EEC database is a new registration by Xiaomi using the POCO trademark. Xiaomi controls the POCO branding outside of India, prompting speculation that it has a new Pocophone in development and a true suc...

Alex Alderson, 01 Apr 2020 20:50

The new Fitbit Charge 4. (Source: Fitbit)

Fitbit launches the Charge 4 and 4 Special Edition

Fitbit has unleashed its latest Charge 4 and 4 SE band-style wearables. These devices look much like their predecessors, but now pack advanced features such as on-board GPS. The OEM also claims that they are rated for up to 7 days...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Apr 2020 20:48

Multi-device support will come to a future version of WhatsApp

Future version of WhatsApp could let you run the application on multiple devices

Users will soon be able to use a single WhatsApp account across multiple devices. The feature was first spotted in the beta version of WhatsApp, and is expected to make its way to a stable release in the near future. The chances o...

Anil Satyanarayana, 01 Apr 2020 17:59

Huawei has released its earnings report for 2019. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei reports that it made US$123 billion in 2019

Huawei has released its financial performance report for 2019, which outlines its takings worldwide from all its business, consumer electronics included. They show that overall revenues have increased year-on-year (YoY). However, ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Apr 2020 16:56

The Lenovo Tab M10 Plus has relatively thin bezels. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Tab M10 Plus: Lenovo leans heavily on Apple's iPad design language with its latest sub-€200 tablet

Lenovo has launched the Tab M10 Plus, its latest budget. The Tab M10 Plus comes in at under €200 but includes a large battery, fairly thin display bezels and up to 128 GB of storage. The Tab M10 Plus has an 87% screen to body rati...

Alex Alderson, 01 Apr 2020 16:42

The Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 65" will retail for €549. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi TV 4S: 65-inch UHD TV comes to Europe for €549

Xiaomi is bringing the 65-inch version of the Mi TV 4S to Europe. Launching in June, the Mi TV 4S 65" will retail for €549 and features a native 4K resolution, HDR10+ certification. The Android TV also has stereo speakers onboard ...

Alex Alderson, 01 Apr 2020 16:37

Android 10 is now available for Nokia 7.2 users

Android 10 update for Nokia 7.2 now rolling out globally

HMD Global just announced that the Nokia 7.2 will receive the Android 10 update starting today. You may have to wait a few days to get it, though, as it is a staged rollout. Head over to your devices' Settings app to try and trigg...

Anil Satyanarayana, 01 Apr 2020 16:35

EMUI 10.1 has already started rolling out to Chinese devices in beta form. (Image source: Huawei)

Updates for all: EMUI 10.1 roadmap published with over 30 eligible devices

Launched alongside the P40 series, Huawei has announced plans to upgrade over 30 devices to EMUI 10.1. While still based on Android 10, EMUI 10.1 refines upon EMUI 10 in many areas, including smoother animations, along with multi-...

Alex Alderson, 01 Apr 2020 16:25

Oppo's air-charging system relies on a FreeVOOC coil integrated in the phone rim. (Source: Oppo)

Update | Oppo Reno Ace Infinity to include FreeVOOC air-charging tech that keeps batteries charged forever?

Apparently, Oppo found a way to safely implement "air-charging" into smartphones using a new FreeVOOC coil and an electromagnetic emitter that has a 10-meter range. This allows the batteries to constantly charge at 5-10 W while in...

Bogdan Solca, 01 Apr 2020 14:43

The Redmi Note 8 Pro. (Source: AndroidPit)

Stable global Android 10 update for the Redmi Note 8 Pro removed Netflix HDR support

Xiaomi is still sending out the stable global Android 10 update to the Redmi Note 8 Pro but the update appears to have removed Netflix HDR support. Complaints have also been made over the lack of HD streaming support on Amazon Pri...

Ricci Rox, 01 Apr 2020 08:55

The upcoming OnePlus flagship gets an official hardware deep dive. (Image Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 8 Pro's flagship components get officially detailed

OnePlus has offered a deep dive into the flagship SoC, RAM, and storage subsystems that will be powering the upcoming 5G OnePlus lineup. Although the company hasn't officially listed the SKUs, we do know that these specs pertain t...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 31 Mar 2020 23:19

A Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite render. (Source: Android Headlines)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite: Amazon.de reportedly lists its specs and release date

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is thought to gain a Lite version soon. This appears to have been confirmed by reports that this device had appeared on Amazon Germany ahead of its launch on this platform. This possibly accidental listin...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Mar 2020 23:18

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 unofficial render, two models coming instead of three late March 2020 rumor

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 will allegedly come in two models, not three as previously rumored

Although multiple rumors claimed that Samsung is planning to release three Galaxy Note 20 models, a new tip reveals that the next-gen phablet family will only launch with two members — the Galaxy Note 20 and the slightly larger Ga...

Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2020 20:01

Vivo launches the S6 5G, a new Exynos 980 phone

Vivo has launched its latest 5G smartphone today (March 31, 2020). It is called the S6, in line with some predictions made as a result of its prior leaks. This device has a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen and is also the newest membe...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Mar 2020 19:54

The new Samsung AKG N400 TWS earbuds. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung releases new AKG-tuned TWS earbuds with the ANC the Galaxy Buds+ lack

Samsung has launched the AKG N400, a new pair of true-wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. These accessories, unlike the Galaxy Buds+, have active noise cancellation (ANC). They also hold an IP rating and different color options over th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Mar 2020 19:05

Niantic is planning quarantine-friendly adaptations for its mobile AR games

Fans of games like Pokemon GO or Ingress may find it harder to pursue this kind of augmented-reality (AR) gaming while self-isolating against the risk of Covid-19. However, their maker Niantic has announced that it will shortly in...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Mar 2020 18:08

OnePlus 8 Lite or OnePlus Z? You decide. (Image source: @OnLeaks & @91Mobiles)

OnePlus 8 Lite: MediaTek Dimensity 1000-powered device launching as the OnePlus Z in late Q2 2020?

While OnePlus has confirmed that it will be launching the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro on April 14, the OnePlus 8 Lite has apparently not made the cut. In fact, the MediaTek Dimensity 1000-powered device is now rumoured to launch a...

Alex Alderson, 31 Mar 2020 13:28

The Realme 6 is now available in Europe. (Source: YouTube)

Realme launches the 6 series in Europe, but where's the Pro?

Realme introduced its 6 series of smartphones to Europe via an online launch today (March 31, 2020). It consists of the 6 and 6i - with no mention of the Pro variant available in other regions. This event also debuted the MediaTek...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Mar 2020 13:12

The Huawei P40 Pro's 1/1.28" is the biggest on the market. (Source: Huawei)

DxOMark: The Huawei P40 Pro is the best camera smartphone in the world

Popular photography evaluation website DxOMark has now reviewed the recently released Huawei P40 Pro. The phone does extremely well and continues the tradition of Huawei flagships taking the top spot on DxOMark's charts at release...

Ricci Rox, 31 Mar 2020 11:26

Honor launches a new addition to its Play series alongside the 30S

Honor formally unveiled the 30S 5G online in China today. It was less expectedly joined by the Play 9a, a decidedly budget alternative. Quite unlike the new Kirin 820 device, it is a dual-rear-camera phone with 4GB of RAM.

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Mar 2020 23:50

An infograph on the US phone-call attitudes study. (Source: HighSpeedInternet.com)

Phone...calls?...what are those?: Most US millennials are found to be more comfortable with texting

A study conducted by a broadband internet research group has found that millennials are more likely to develop anxiety at the thought of a voice-call compared to boomers. 50% of the former group also reported getting their parents...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Mar 2020 21:45

The OnePlus 8 series has a launch date. (Source: YouTube)

OnePlus confirms an April 2020 launch for the 8 series

OnePlus has announced that its next product launch will be held online. It will indeed take place in April 2020, if not exactly when the rumor mill alleged that it would. The OEM promises "the dawn of a true 5G flagship line up" a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Mar 2020 20:00

Huawei is not being entirely honest in its marketing renders for the P40 Pro. (Image sources: Huawei & Notebookcheck)

Opinion | The bezels of the Huawei P40 Pro underlines why you should not trust marketing renders

It turns out that Huawei got creative with the renders of the P40 Pro. That is a polite way of saying that Huawei duped people into believing that the P40 Pro has smaller bezels than it does in reality.

Alex Alderson, 30 Mar 2020 20:00

The Mi Note 10 Lite will likely a similar camera arrangement to the Mi Note 10, pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi puts the Mi Note 10 Lite into development, but why?

If the Mi Note 10 was not a "Lite" version of the Mi 10 series already, Xiaomi is apparently planning to release a Mi Note 10 Lite too. Sharing many features of the Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro, the Mi Note 10 Lite compromises on...

Alex Alderson, 30 Mar 2020 16:43

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro will be available for purchase in Europe in the coming weeks

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro will be available for purchase in Europe starting tomorrow

Realme will unveil the European pricing and availability of its latest mid-rangers —Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro— on March 31st. Prices are expected to start at £189 for Realme 6 and £249 for the Realme 6 Pro. Both phones come with a...

Anil Satyanarayana, 30 Mar 2020 16:39

The Honor 30 will feature the 50 MP sensor found in the Huawei P40 series. (Image Source: OnLeaks)

Honor 30, Honor 30 Pro, and Honor 30S touted to bring some Huawei P40 goodness to the masses

Honor is expected to introduce upgrades to its lineup today, which includes the Honor 30, 30 Pro, and the 30S. The new Honor lineup is expected to bring some of the Huawei P40 features such as the 50 MP Sony IMX 7xx sensor and 40W...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 Mar 2020 15:09

The Astro Slide smartphone and pocket computer hybrid weighs around 300 g. (Image source: Indiegogo)

Formidable Astro Slide 5G smartphone and pocket computer hybrid with meteoric MediaTek Dimensity 1000 chipset streaks past its Indiegogo goal in hours

Planet Computers has only just announced the Astro Slide 5G smartphone and pocket computer hybrid on Twitter and its Indiegogo campaign has already received more backing than the original goal. The Astro Slide is brimming with att...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Mar 2020 14:14

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) gets Android 10 with One UI 2.0 as of late March 2020

Quad-rear camera Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) gets Android 10

Samsung's first phone to sport four rear cameras has just received its second major update. The Android 10/One UI 2.0 update arrives one year after the Galaxy A9 (2018) got the Android 9.0 Pie update. The changelog is not official...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Mar 2020 13:09

Several Sony businesses are to be restructed. (Source: Sony)

Sony will consolidate 3 areas of its business into a new corporation

Sony has announced a plan to take its existing Electronics Products & Solutions (EP&S) divisions, which includes its Mobile Communications business, and combine them into 1 intermediate holding entity. This new corporation is inte...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Mar 2020 23:32

The alleged Meizu 17 Pro 5G identifier material. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | The upcoming Meizu 17 5G flagship series is designed to look like the Samsung Galaxy S10+

Meizu is expected to release flagships called the 17 5G and 17 Pro 5G in 2020. A new leak suggests that their rear cameras will buck recent trends in that they are arranged in a horizontal line. They are also thought to have AMOLE...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Mar 2020 19:40

The full gamut of leaked new OnePlus color options. (Source: WinFuture)

OnePlus 8 Pro: full camera specs & new features leak out, along with more color options

The Pro variant of the upcoming OnePlus 8 series may already have been revealed to be a quad-camera flagship in prior leaks. Now, some eminent tipsters have teamed up to unleash the nature of all 4 sensors. The main shooter here i...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Mar 2020 18:18

Early renders of the supposed LG G9 ThinQ. (Source: OnLeaks)

The LG G9 ThinQ may now be dead with LG touted to kill off the series in favor of a new sub-premium phone; 4000 mAh, 6.7" display, sub-$800 price tag, and a Snapdragon 765G?

Last week, there were reports claiming that LG would move the LG G9 ThinQ downmarket by pairing it with a Snapdragon 765G. Apparently, though, those reports may have been misguided. New information claims the Snapdragon 765G-power...

Ricci Rox, 29 Mar 2020 15:54

The Pixel 4 XL, the most-convenient flagship smartphone that you probably overlooked. (Image source: Forbes)

Weekend Discussion | Is the Pixel 4 XL an unfairly overlooked flagship?

With Google offering sizable cashback on the Pixel 4 series right now, we thought we would give the Pixel 4 XL a try. After a few weeks of use and ahead of our full review, the Pixel 4 XL is the most-convenient flagship smartphone...

Alex Alderson, 29 Mar 2020 13:20

The Acer Chromebook 715 is a premium, but expensive, Chromebook. (Image via Acer)

Acer Chromebook 715: Chrome OS comes of age

The Acer Chromebook 715 is a well-crafted Chromebook that offers one of the best Chrome OS experiences on the market. In addition to an excellent case, the Chromebook also flaunts the new features of Chrome OS. Linux and Android i...

Sam Medley, 29 Mar 2020 00:05

The Mi 10 Pro costs an overwhelming €999 in Europe. (Source: Xiaomi)

Opinion | The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro mark the end of the era of affordable Xiaomi flagships

Yesterday, Xiaomi launched the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro globally. While the phones are solid offerings, some would consider them to be priced inappropriately, with the Mi 10 Pro carrying a hefty €999 MSRP. But are the phones overpriced...

Ricci Rox, 28 Mar 2020 21:12

Android

Deal | Snap up a Fossil smartwatch with Wear OS & Snapdragon Wear 3100 for US$99 instead of US$275; take over 50% off the Gen 4 too

Rumor | The Honor Play 4T Pro is a new smartphone with the Kirin 810 SoC and a 4000mAh battery

Sony releases new noise-cancelling wireless headphones

Xiaomi updates the Mi Band 3 and 4 with a laptop-unlocking function

Xiaomi puts a 144 MP camera smartphone into development

Alleged domestic prices for the Huawei P40 series will frustrate buyers of the global variants

Who made the display on the Huawei P40 Pro? Not Samsung, apparently

Galaxy Note 20+ 5G flexes its muscles for the first time on Geekbench

Opinion | OnePlus concedes that the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro will abandon the company's affordable roots

Sony announces new TWS earphones with EXTRA BASS

Samsung is now promising a guaranteed 50% cashback on every Galaxy S20 phone purchased

OPPO's Reno3 Pro 5G is cleared for launch in the US

Xiaomi has a new Pocophone in development

Fitbit launches the Charge 4 and 4 Special Edition

Future version of WhatsApp could let you run the application on multiple devices

Huawei reports that it made US$123 billion in 2019

Lenovo Tab M10 Plus: Lenovo leans heavily on Apple's iPad design language with its latest sub-€200 tablet

Xiaomi Mi TV 4S: 65-inch UHD TV comes to Europe for €549

Android 10 update for Nokia 7.2 now rolling out globally

Updates for all: EMUI 10.1 roadmap published with over 30 eligible devices

Update | Oppo Reno Ace Infinity to include FreeVOOC air-charging tech that keeps batteries charged forever?

Stable global Android 10 update for the Redmi Note 8 Pro removed Netflix HDR support

88% Samsung Galaxy S20+ Smartphone Review: A handset with 8K video capabilities

The OnePlus 8 Pro's flagship components get officially detailed

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite: Amazon.de reportedly lists its specs and release date

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 will allegedly come in two models, not three as previously rumored

Vivo launches the S6 5G, a new Exynos 980 phone

Samsung releases new AKG-tuned TWS earbuds with the ANC the Galaxy Buds+ lack

Niantic is planning quarantine-friendly adaptations for its mobile AR games

OnePlus 8 Lite: MediaTek Dimensity 1000-powered device launching as the OnePlus Z in late Q2 2020?

Realme launches the 6 series in Europe, but where's the Pro?

DxOMark: The Huawei P40 Pro is the best camera smartphone in the world

Honor launches a new addition to its Play series alongside the 30S

Phone...calls?...what are those?: Most US millennials are found to be more comfortable with texting

Oppo Find X2 Pro vs. Redmi K30 camera test: Sony does it right with only one sensor

OnePlus confirms an April 2020 launch for the 8 series

Opinion | The bezels of the Huawei P40 Pro underlines why you should not trust marketing renders

Xiaomi puts the Mi Note 10 Lite into development, but why?

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro will be available for purchase in Europe starting tomorrow

Honor 30, Honor 30 Pro, and Honor 30S touted to bring some Huawei P40 goodness to the masses

Formidable Astro Slide 5G smartphone and pocket computer hybrid with meteoric MediaTek Dimensity 1000 chipset streaks past its Indiegogo goal in hours

Quad-rear camera Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) gets Android 10

Sony will consolidate 3 areas of its business into a new corporation

Rumor | The upcoming Meizu 17 5G flagship series is designed to look like the Samsung Galaxy S10+

OnePlus 8 Pro: full camera specs & new features leak out, along with more color options

The LG G9 ThinQ may now be dead with LG touted to kill off the series in favor of a new sub-premium phone; 4000 mAh, 6.7" display, sub-$800 price tag, and a Snapdragon 765G?

Weekend Discussion | Is the Pixel 4 XL an unfairly overlooked flagship?

86% Oppo Find X2 Pro Smartphone Review - The burden of an astronomical price

Acer Chromebook 715: Chrome OS comes of age

Opinion | The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro mark the end of the era of affordable Xiaomi flagships

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