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This is the LG V60 ThinQ. Image via Android Headlines.

Renders of LG V60 ThinQ leak, showing few design changes from V50 ThinQ and G8X ThinQ

A leaked render posted by Android Headlines shows off the upcoming LG V60 ThinQ. The flagship phone retains much of the design language from the G8X and V50 ThinQ, including a waterdrop notch and a dedicated Google Assistant butto...

Sam Medley, 21 Feb 2020 16:44

Xiaomi may also upgrade the rear cameras with a 64 MP sensor. (Image Source: XiaomiToday)

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 gaming phone specs leak out

3C spilled the beans about the 5G certification and the inclusion of a 65 W charger, then Xiaomi confirmed the 65 W fast charging feature also revealing that the Black Shark 3 includes a 5,000 mAh battery that can be fully charged...

Bogdan Solca, 21 Feb 2020 16:32

The Xperia L4, what was Sony thinking? (Image source: Sony)

Sony limps into 2020 with the Xperia L4

So, Sony has announced its first Xperia smartphone of 2020. Do not get your hopes up, though. The L4 retains the 21:9 display of recent Xperia smartphones, along with the underwhelming 2-year old chipset that powered its predecess...

Alex Alderson, 21 Feb 2020 16:00

The Mi A2 started receiving Android 10 last month. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumour | Xiaomi may have pulled the Android 10 update for the Mi A2 again

While the Mi A3 continues its wait for Android 10, its predecessor received its final OS upgrade last month. The upgrade path to Android 10 for the Mi A2 has not proven straightforward though, with it being possible that Xiaomi ha...

Alex Alderson, 21 Feb 2020 15:50

DxOMark | Don't buy the OnePlus 7T Pro over the OnePlus 7 Pro if cameras are your priority

DxOMark has now put the OnePlus 7T Pro through its camera test. The phone recorded the exact same overall score as the older OnePlus 7 Pro. That makes sense, of course, seeing as both phones feature essentially the same SoC and id...

Ricci Rox, 21 Feb 2020 13:57

Nubia has discounted the Red Magic 3. (Source: Nubia)

The Red Magic 3 gaming smartphone gets a price cut

The Red Magic 3 was the first phone to launch in 2019 with a 90 hertz (Hz) refresh rate in its AMOLED display. Now, its maker Nubia has announced a new discount for the phone. But is it worth holding out until its next generation ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Feb 2020 22:59

Supposed Pixel 5 renders. (Source: Jon Prosser, Front Page Tech)

Purported Google Pixel 5 renders may leave Pixel fans bewildered

A new leak has revealed what is supposed to be early renders of Google's next flagship phone, the Pixel 5. An extra lens looks to be added and the Soli Radar system could make a re-appearance. The real bone of contention, however,...

Ricci Rox, 20 Feb 2020 21:58

Verizon says it will keep selling the Pixels of the future. (Source: Amazon)

Verizon refutes a report that it will not sell the Pixel 5

Verizon has provided Google's own-brand phones through its stores since their first generation. However, the latest leak on this subject alleged that the carrier would not continue on with the Pixel 5. The company has refuted thes...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Feb 2020 21:58

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro should go down as a classic. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei delists the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro from its security update schedule

Huawei released the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro over two years ago and the phones may just have reached the end of their support lifespans. While EMUI 10 will eventually be released for the flagships, Huawei has now removed them from ...

Ricci Rox, 20 Feb 2020 21:56

These OPPO phones now have an Android 10 beta program. (Source: Twitter)

OPPO announces an Android 10 beta program for the Find X and R17 series

OPPO has announced new beta programs to help bring the latest version of Color OS (based on Android 10) to some of its 2018 phones. These are the flagship Find X, the R17 and its Pro variant. Places in these programs are available...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Feb 2020 21:21

The ZTE Blade A7 2019. (Source: GearBest)

ZTE will refresh its Blade A7 for 2020 soon

The ZTE Blade A7 was a decent budget smartphone prospect in 2019. Now, new FCC documentation indicates that its name will be applied to a new device this year. This refresh, unlike its predecessor, will have triple rear cameras an...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Feb 2020 20:49

This is just a fan render of what the Redmi K30 Pro could look like. (Image source: Slashleaks)

Opinion | No, this is not the Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro

The Redmi K30 Pro may have just passed through the CCC, but this is not what Xiaomi's next flagship will look like. Posted on Slashleaks as a render of the K30 Pro, it is nothing more than a fan render.

Alex Alderson, 20 Feb 2020 20:46

The Redmi K30 5G has plenty of high-end features, not least a 120 Hz display and 5G connectivity. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi K30: Xiaomi brings 64 MP cameras, 5G connectivity and 120 Hz to the mid-range

The Xiaomi Redmi K30, also sold as the POCO X2 in India, offers more than most contemporary mid-range smartphones. Not only does the device have a 64 MP main rear-facing camera and a 120 Hz display, but Xiaomi also sells a 5G mode...

Alex Alderson, 20 Feb 2020 19:30

The Mi A3 is now slated to receive Android 10 in March. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 is not receiving Android 10 this month, after all

The release of Android 10 for the Mi A3 is bordering on farcical. Hyped by Xiaomi as one of the first devices that would receive Android 10, the Android One device is still languishing on Android 9.0 Pie. The end may now be in sig...

Alex Alderson, 20 Feb 2020 16:09

The Redmi K30 Pro 5G will likely feature the same design as the Redmi K30. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro 5G models appear on CCC

The Redmi K30 5G impressed us during our recent review, and now the Redmi K30 Pro 5G has reared its head again. This time on the Compulsory Certification of China (CCC), Xiaomi has certified two models, which are likely to be rock...

Alex Alderson, 20 Feb 2020 13:09

The Vivo iQOO 3 will launch in India of February 25th.

iQOO 3 5G specs leaked ahead of launch; will pack a quad-camera setup, Snapdragon 865 and more

The upcoming Vivo iQOO 3's specs have been leaked just five days before its February 25th launch. It will come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel that has a refresh rate of 90Hz and a 4,400 mAh batter...

Anil Satyanarayana, 20 Feb 2020 11:13

The Android 11 preview has appeared. (Source: Google)

Google releases the first Android 11 Developer Preview

Google has made the Developer Preview page for the next version of Android live. This build is now available to download onto certain devices, Pixel phones included. It exhibits changes such as new security measures, privacy safeg...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Feb 2020 23:33

A 6.7-inch display, quad-cameras and a 4,500 mAh battery, the Galaxy A71 has a lot going for it. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A71: An XXL smartphone with quad cameras and unrivalled battery life

The Galaxy A71 is a mid-range smartphone, but that does not mean that Samsung has done things by halves. On the contrary, the company has included a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Display and a 64 MP main rear-facing camera. That is not th...

Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2020 22:17

Can the Realme X2 still reach 65% charge after 30 minutes? (Image source: Realme)

Rumour | Realme handicaps the charging speed of the Realme X2

30 W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 is one of Realme's main selling points for the Realme X2, with the company boasting that the device can reach 65% charge in just 30 minutes. However, that may longer not be the case following a new updat...

Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2020 21:15

Anyone for some Galaxy Note 20 series concept renders? (Image source: Windows United)

Rumour | Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Plus and Note 20 Ultra renders show a boxy design and a taste of the Samsung Galaxy S20 series

Samsung may have only just released the Galaxy S20 series, but people are already speculating about what the successors to the Note 10 and Note 10 Plus will look like. Imagined as the Note 20, Note 20 Plus and Note 20 Ultra, all r...

Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2020 21:12

The Pocophone F1 started receiving Android 10 in January. (Image source: AndroidPIT)

Not received Android 10 on your Pocophone F1 yet? You're not alone

While Xiaomi started pushing Android 10 builds of MIUI 11 to the Pocophone F1 last month, many handsets are yet to receive the OS upgrade. Now the General Manager of POCO India has weighed in on the matter, and his response has se...

Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2020 21:07

Pokemon GO's anti-cheating features have reportedly turned on TWRP. (Source: XDA)

Pokemon GO reportedly blocks players using Android custom recovery or backup methods

Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) is a popular alternative recovery used by those who like to root and modify their Androids. A new thread on Reddit asserts that Pokemon GO will not work if it detects signs of it in a device's stor...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Feb 2020 20:23

TSMC may be prevented from selling chipsets to Huawei soon. (Source: TSMC)

Huawei faces chip supply disruptions in new trade war-related twist

Numerous chipset foundries, TSMC included, use equipment from US-based firms to make their products. Now, the same nation's current administration may be able to leverage this fact in order to stop the supply of silicon to Huawei....

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Feb 2020 19:38

Update | 3x optical zoom for the Galaxy S20 and S20+? Not quite

The Galaxy S20 and S20+ both have 3x optical zoom, right? Well, not quite. A quick look at the phones' official technical specs reveals that they likely offer just 2.5x optical zoom, with some image cropping done to reach the 3x l...

Ricci Rox, 19 Feb 2020 16:23

The 108 MP sensor is almost as big as four telephoto sensors. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro teardown pics and benchmarks pop up online

Xiaomi did not want to wait until review sites post meticulous teardowns of the Mi 10 Pro, so it went ahead and posted an official disassembly video highlighting all the small wonders packed inside the powerful flagship. The first...

Bogdan Solca, 19 Feb 2020 16:00

A new Realme X50 Pro 5G teaser. (Source: Realme)

The Realme X50 Pro 5G will launch in India and Europe at about the same time

Realme has announced that it will add an Indian event to its date for the X50 Pro debut's live-stream from Madrid, Spain. This new show will take place on 14:30, February 24, 2020, or about 30 minutes before the European stream st...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Feb 2020 15:57

The LG G7 ThinQ is spotted running Android 10 on Geekbench

LG's G7 ThinQ is a flagship phone that is still less than 2 years old; despite this, the OEM is yet to provide it with a stable Android 10 upgrade. However, there are now signs that it is progressing in beta form, at least. It com...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Feb 2020 15:21

DisplayMate awards the "Best Smartphone Display" title once again, this time to the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

DisplayMate has concluded that the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra's display is "visually indistinguishable from perfect" and has awarded no less than 12 awards to the phone. The publication gave the Galaxy S20 Ultra's display an A+ rati...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Feb 2020 13:47

Samsung Galaxy S20 lineup to get display-related software update

WQHD+ 120 Hz software update allegedly coming soon to the Galaxy S20 series

Currently limited at full HD resolution due to battery life-related concerns, the 120 Hz display refresh might soon become available for the Galaxy S20 lineup since Samsung is reportedly working on a software update that will brin...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Feb 2020 13:27

Recent reports claiming Android 10 for the Mi A3 are fake, but the update is around the corner

Yesterday, reports of Android 10 hitting the Mi A3 surfaced around the nooks of the Internet. They were fake, sadly. The Mi A3 hasn't received its Android 10 update, but recent developments point towards it being potentially at ha...

Ricci Rox, 19 Feb 2020 07:54

Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite: Recommended for bargain hunters

At first glance, the Note10 Lite appears to be a normal phablet with support for pen input. However, Samsung has now reduced the price compared to past devices for the first time, which also resulted in the omission of some featur...

Florian Schmitt, 18 Feb 2020 21:12

Microsoft's new mobile app icon. (Source: Google Play Store)

Microsoft consolidates multiple services into its new Office for Android app

Microsoft has restructured its apps for the Android platform, mainly by combining all of them into one. It is now called Office on the Play Store, and allows access to OneDrive as well as Word, PowerPoint and Excel. However, it is...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Feb 2020 19:57

Honor 9X set for stable EMUI 10 global rollout as Huawei dawdles with the Mate 20 Lite and P30 Lite

Honor has confirmed that the release of the stable EMUI 10 update for the Honor 9X is at hand. Huawei is also sending out the update to the Mate 20 Lite and P30 Lite but the rollout appears to be extremely limited at the moment.

Ricci Rox, 18 Feb 2020 19:00

OPPO's new smartwatch is confirmed to echo Apple's in its design

An OPPO executive has teased its upcoming first-generation smartwatch, revealing that it looks quite like those made by Apple. This device is also to have "3D glass", which may be used to help the wearable's face curve downwards t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Feb 2020 18:51

The LG V50 ThinQ with its Dual Screen case. (Source: LG)

The LG V60 ThinQ may have shown up on Geekbench

LG may launch a successor for its flagship phablet, the V50 ThinQ, soon. A device with a model number that might conform to this device has appeared on the Geekbench 5 database. It has the Snapdragon 865 and runs Android 10, and h...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Feb 2020 18:16

Leaked renders of the OnePlus 8 Pro. Image via OnLeaks and 91Mobile.

Full specs of OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8 Lite leaked

A listing on the Giztop web store (now removed) revealed the full specifications of the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8 Lite. While the listing should be taken with a grain of salt, the specs coincide with prior rumors and...

Sam Medley, 18 Feb 2020 17:53

Honor 9X Pro set for global launch on February 24

The Honor 9X Pro, the latest mid-range phone from Huawei's sub-brand Honor, is set for a global launch on February 24. However, due to the continuing trade war between China and the United States, the "global" launch is limited to...

Sam Medley, 18 Feb 2020 16:13

Slide-out flexible screens could solve the creasing problem. (Image Source: CNET)

Better than foldables? TCL first to launch a phone with slide-out screen

Instead of going the foldable way, TCL is experimenting with some other ways to implement flexible screens. The slide-out concept essentially provides the same screen estate but without the awful crease in the middle and possibly ...

Bogdan Solca, 18 Feb 2020 15:32

Realme 5 Pro will get Android 10 soon (Source: Realme India)

Android 10 coming to the Realme 5 Pro next month, no Beta in the cards

While many Realme users are already testing Android 10 Beta on their devices, it looks like the Realme 5 Pro will move directly to the stable Android 10 firmware. If everything goes as planned, this should happen next month. The s...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Feb 2020 15:16

Android Pie finally descends for the Sprint LG G7 ThinQ as Android 10 release draws closer

Almost two years after the phone was launched, owners of the Sprint model LG G7 ThinQ are finally receiving their first OS update. The Android Pie update is now rolling out to the phone, with Android 10 lingering on the horizon al...

Ricci Rox, 18 Feb 2020 14:23

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro flyer with the results of the 55-second flash sale (Source: Weibo via Indiashopps)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro sales hit the equivalent of US$28.5 million in less than a minute

With prices starting at more than US$700, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is a rather expensive handset considering the wallet-friendly price tags of its predecessors. However, the Chinese OEM managed to sell more than 28.5 million USD worth...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Feb 2020 09:34

The Samsung Galaxy Fold's successor could sport an under-display camera.

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 may feature an under-display camera, likely to launch around the same time as the Note 20

Fresh leaks about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 indicate that the device's display is likely to be made of ultra-thin glass like the recently launched Galaxy Z Flip. The Fold 2 is also tipped to feature an under-display camer...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Feb 2020 08:00

The Galaxy Z Fold's display needs to be handled with extreme care. (Image Source: JerryRigEverything on YouTube)

Samsung's claim of the Galaxy Z Flip using a glass display is potentially misleading but is not false

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has received much criticism owing to its highly fragile display. While durability tests do not show any indications of the display being made of glass, a closer examination does confirm the company's clai...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Feb 2020 02:10

The ViewSonic M1 Mini LED Pocket Projector. (Source: ViewSonic)

ViewSonic wins a 2020 IF Design Award for its latest mini projector

The ViewSonic M1 Mini LED Pocket Projector has won one of the IF Design Awards for 2020. It has been conferred due to its innovative and functional stand, which also doubles as a lens-protector when not in use. It also packs a bat...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Feb 2020 23:28

The Red Magic 3's successor will offer as much as 16GB of RAM. (Source: Nubia)

The Nubia Red Magic 5G will have up to 16GB of RAM: official leak

A Nubia executive has confirmed that the next-gen device from its gaming-phone brand, Red Magic, will have SKUs with 16GB of RAM. This spec is an upper limit for Android phones currently defined by the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra in ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Feb 2020 22:54

Is your device on the list? (Image source: Huawei Central)

Rumour | Updates for all: EMUI 11 roadmap hits with over 30 eligible devices

Are you wondering whether your Huawei device will receive EMUI 11, the Chinese company's custom version of Android 11? Well, over 30 are apparently eligible, with the P20 series seemingly not making the cut.

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2020 21:30

The Galaxy M31 is nearly here. (Source: Amazon.in)

The Samsung Galaxy M31 will launch via Amazon.in soon

As with its immediate predecessor, the Galaxy M30s, Samsung will release the M31 to the Indian market via Amazon. This site is currently teasing the phone as one that will replicate the popular "battery monster" in many ways, its ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Feb 2020 19:30

The Kirin 990-sporting V30 will arrive in Europe next week sans Google Services (Image source: Honor)

Rumor | Huawei Honor V30 to arrive in Europe next week with HMS instead of Google Services

Huawei's midrange Honor V30 is set to launch in Europe next week. However, in the aftermath of the phone maker's spat with Google, the Kirin 990-toting smartphone will not feature Google Services, arriving instead with Huawei's ho...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 17 Feb 2020 17:31

Android

Renders of LG V60 ThinQ leak, showing few design changes from V50 ThinQ and G8X ThinQ

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 gaming phone specs leak out

Sony limps into 2020 with the Xperia L4

Rumour | Xiaomi may have pulled the Android 10 update for the Mi A2 again

DxOMark | Don't buy the OnePlus 7T Pro over the OnePlus 7 Pro if cameras are your priority

The Red Magic 3 gaming smartphone gets a price cut

Purported Google Pixel 5 renders may leave Pixel fans bewildered

Verizon refutes a report that it will not sell the Pixel 5

Huawei delists the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro from its security update schedule

OPPO announces an Android 10 beta program for the Find X and R17 series

ZTE will refresh its Blade A7 for 2020 soon

Opinion | No, this is not the Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro

Xiaomi Redmi K30: Xiaomi brings 64 MP cameras, 5G connectivity and 120 Hz to the mid-range

The Xiaomi Mi A3 is not receiving Android 10 this month, after all

Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro 5G models appear on CCC

iQOO 3 5G specs leaked ahead of launch; will pack a quad-camera setup, Snapdragon 865 and more

Google releases the first Android 11 Developer Preview

Samsung Galaxy A71: An XXL smartphone with quad cameras and unrivalled battery life

Rumour | Realme handicaps the charging speed of the Realme X2

Rumour | Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Plus and Note 20 Ultra renders show a boxy design and a taste of the Samsung Galaxy S20 series

Not received Android 10 on your Pocophone F1 yet? You're not alone

Pokemon GO reportedly blocks players using Android custom recovery or backup methods

Huawei faces chip supply disruptions in new trade war-related twist

Update | 3x optical zoom for the Galaxy S20 and S20+? Not quite

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro teardown pics and benchmarks pop up online

The Realme X50 Pro 5G will launch in India and Europe at about the same time

The LG G7 ThinQ is spotted running Android 10 on Geekbench

DisplayMate awards the "Best Smartphone Display" title once again, this time to the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

WQHD+ 120 Hz software update allegedly coming soon to the Galaxy S20 series

82% Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G Smartphone Review: A 5G smartphone with a 120 Hz screen at a bargain price

Recent reports claiming Android 10 for the Mi A3 are fake, but the update is around the corner

Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite: Recommended for bargain hunters

Microsoft consolidates multiple services into its new Office for Android app

Honor 9X set for stable EMUI 10 global rollout as Huawei dawdles with the Mate 20 Lite and P30 Lite

OPPO's new smartwatch is confirmed to echo Apple's in its design

The LG V60 ThinQ may have shown up on Geekbench

Full specs of OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8 Lite leaked

Honor 9X Pro set for global launch on February 24

Better than foldables? TCL first to launch a phone with slide-out screen

Android 10 coming to the Realme 5 Pro next month, no Beta in the cards

Android Pie finally descends for the Sprint LG G7 ThinQ as Android 10 release draws closer

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro sales hit the equivalent of US$28.5 million in less than a minute

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 may feature an under-display camera, likely to launch around the same time as the Note 20

Samsung's claim of the Galaxy Z Flip using a glass display is potentially misleading but is not false

ViewSonic wins a 2020 IF Design Award for its latest mini projector

The Nubia Red Magic 5G will have up to 16GB of RAM: official leak

82% Samsung Galaxy A71 Smartphone Review: An XXL display and quad cameras

Rumour | Updates for all: EMUI 11 roadmap hits with over 30 eligible devices

The Samsung Galaxy M31 will launch via Amazon.in soon

Rumor | Huawei Honor V30 to arrive in Europe next week with HMS instead of Google Services

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