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MWC 2020 | HMD Global drops out of the show

HMD Global, an OEM that makes Nokia phones, is one of the latest companies to announce the cancellation of its showcase at MWC 2020. Like the others, it has done so to keep its staff and audience safe from the spread of the novel ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Feb 2020 18:44

First Poco X2 update brings camera improvements, bug fixes, more

The Poco X2 was launched just last week but is already receiving its first OTA update. The update comes as the January security patch, and brings some image processing improvements to the phone's cameras, along with a nifty bug fi...

Ricci Rox, 12 Feb 2020 14:50

The Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual, was a launch event even needed? (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi gives the Redmi 8A another go with the Redmi 8A Dual

Colour us disappointed. Redmi had been hyping up its next smartphone, only to release a tweaked Redmi 8A. Sadly, the device thought to be the Redmi 9A is actually the Redmi 8A Dual. All Xiaomi has added is a textured back panel, a...

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2020 12:20

An apparent example of what the 108 MP camera in the Mi 10 series can offer. (Image source: Xiaomi via Weibo & GSMArena)

Xiaomi showcases Mi 10 camera samples as it confirms MWC 2020 attendance

Xiaomi will still be attending MWC 2020 in Barcelona at the end of the month, where it will globally unveil the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. The company has promised to take precautions against the proliferation of the coronavirus, the re...

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2020 11:28

Thom Browne limited edition Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (Source: Samsung Global Newsroom)

Thom Browne limited edition Samsung Galaxy Z Flip coming next month

The stylish result of the collaboration between Samsung Electronics and New York-based fashion brand Thom Browne "was created for those who are not afraid to make a statement—and who want their technology to be as iconic as their ...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2020 11:26

The Huawei Mate 9 was released over three years ago. (Source: ZDNet)

No EMUI 10 for the Huawei Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro, Huawei confirms

About a week ago, reports surfaced claiming that Huawei was working on the EMUI 10 update for the Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro, the company's flagship phone from 2016. Huawei has reportedly now confirmed those claims to be without substa...

Ricci Rox, 12 Feb 2020 08:24

Deal | Samsung now accepting $700 trade-ins for your Galaxy S10 or iPhone 11 Pro towards a new Galaxy S20

You can get 50 percent off the Galaxy S20 or more if you own a Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Galaxy S10, iPhone 11, or iPhone XS. Owners of the Pixel 4 should definitely consider the $600 trade-in offer as that is more than what the...

Allen Ngo, 12 Feb 2020 03:45

Google Duo's Live Caption feature. (Source: YouTube)

Galaxy Unpacked | Google announces new Android features at Galaxy S20 event

Earlier, Android teased "something exciting" that might debut alongside Samsung’s new flagships. Now, this has been realized in the form of a new Live Caption feature in Google’s Duo app. In addition, the OS may get much more fold...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Feb 2020 23:40

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus and Galaxy S20 Ultra

Galaxy Unpacked | Samsung Galaxy S20 series announced with 120Hz screens, 8K video recording capacity, and more

The Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus and Galaxy S20 Ultra are now live. All three devices come with a 120Hz screen, 8K video recording capabilities, Samsung's version of AirDrop aka Quick Share, and more. Unfortunately, there w...

Anil Satyanarayana, 11 Feb 2020 23:30

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is the company's second foldable device

Galaxy Unpacked | Galaxy Z Flip is Samsung's latest $1,380 foldable phone

Samsung has finally unveiled its second foldable smartphone in the form of the Galaxy Z Flip. It comes with a 6.7-inch screen that folds in two, a Snapdragon 855+, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. It will be available in limited...

Anil Satyanarayana, 11 Feb 2020 23:22

Forza Street on Android will be a Galaxy Store exclusive on its launch. (Source: YouTube)

Galaxy Unpacked | Samsung and Xbox unveil a new mobile gaming partnership

The Galaxy S20/Z Flip launch event also saw the announcement of a new level of collaboration between Microsoft and Samsung. It involves porting PC games to this OEM’s phones, starting with Forza Street. It will be exclusive to Sam...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Feb 2020 22:33

These dates may prove much less eventful than usual. (Source: GSMA)

MWC 2020 | The GSMA will meet to decide if the show can go on

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) has been inexorably rocked by a series of cancellations and withdrawals from the show. They have been made by an ever-growing list of companies, to which Intel and Vivo have most recently been added...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Feb 2020 20:23

The new "Find X2" render. (Source: SlashLeaks)

This render may disappoint fans of the original Find X

The OPPO Find X is considered a particularly innovative ex-flagship phone, as it featured a motorized pop-up module that left both sides of the device completely clear of sensors unless it was deployed. However, a new leak suggest...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Feb 2020 15:48

Galaxy Z Flip makes an appearance in a commercial aired during the Oscars

A new commercial that aired during the Oscars award show Sunday officially unveiled the final design of the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip foldable from Samsung. The commercial shows nothing more than the design of the phone, which is hig...

Sam Medley, 11 Feb 2020 15:19

ZTE Axon 10s Pro coming to MWC 2020 (Source: Liliputing)

MWC 2020 | ZTE confirms attendance, most likely to unveil (at least) the Axon 10s Pro

Although recent rumors claimed otherwise, it has just been confirmed that ZTE will push aside all the fears regarding the virus that is currently troubling the Chinese mainland and will attend the Mobile World Congress trade show ...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Feb 2020 15:12

The new phones will launch alongside Galaxy Buds+. (Source: Samsung via LetsGoDigital)

Both good and bad Samsung Galaxy S20 news may have been confirmed just hours ahead of launch

The Dutch tech blog LetsGoDigital claims that its official Samsung Galaxy S20 press-pack is out of embargo, and can now be shared with the world. Its contents appear to match corresponding leaks almost exactly: for example, the 3 ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Feb 2020 15:06

It seems that Xiaomi pulled the initial Global and EU releases of Android 10 for the Mi 9T/Redmi K20. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi extends Android 10 release for the Mi 9T and Redmi K20 after pulling initial build

The upgrade to Android 10 did not go as planned for some Mi 9T and Redmi K20 handsets, with multiple people reporting high battery drain affecting their devices. While there was a workaround, Xiaomi pulled the build to address oth...

Alex Alderson, 11 Feb 2020 14:01

A render of an upcoming Sony mobile rear camera set-up. (Source: Android Next)

MWC 2020 | No-show for Sony; TCL cancels its press conference

Sony has announced that it must withdraw its entire presence from the Mobile World Congress this year. This includes its scheduled press conference and its product showcases on the floor during the event. Meanwhile, TCL has announ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Feb 2020 13:46

Opera 56 for Android - improved reader mode (Source: gHacks Tech News)

Opera 56 for Android now available for download, improved reader mode in tow

Released earlier today, Opera 56 for Android features improvements to the reader mode and tab restoration features, as well as customizable address bar buttons. Reloading the current page is now possible only by swiping down from ...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Feb 2020 13:24

The Mi Mix 2S may have received its final OS upgrade, but not its last version of MIUI (Image source: Xiaomi)

Are you having issues with Android 10 on your Mi Mix 2S? You may not be alone

Xiaomi finally brought the Mi Mix 2S onto Android 10 builds of MIUI 11 last month, with the update introducing several fixes too. However, the upgrade has caused issues for some people, and appears to have left a pressing concern ...

Alex Alderson, 10 Feb 2020 20:33

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series will be unveiled tomorrow. (Source: Winfuture)

Leaked Galaxy S20 photo samples give first look at what the S20/S20+'s cameras are capable of

The Samsung Galaxy S20 phones will be unveiled tomorrow but why wait till then to have an idea of what the phones' cameras are capable of. The first photo samples of the Galaxy S20 have now been leaked; better still, with the same...

Ricci Rox, 10 Feb 2020 19:56

WhatsApp Pay has approval to operate in India. (Source: WhatsApp)

WhatsApp acquires the OK to support payments in India

WhatsApp has secured approval to roll out a new facet of its service in India. It is a new payment platform that has just been approved by the relevant authories. This may help the Facebook-owned app compete effectively with other...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Feb 2020 19:52

LG released the G7 ThinQ running Android 8.0 Oreo in May 2018. (Image source: LG)

Android 10 edges nearer for the LG G7 ThinQ

Fancy trying Android 10 a few months early on the G7 ThinQ? Well, you soon can, although there are caveats. LG has even published the device's Android 10 kernel source code, a good sign that the OS upgrade is on its way to seeing ...

Alex Alderson, 10 Feb 2020 19:49

Ericsson has dropped out of MWC 2020. (Source: Ericsson)

Ericsson cancels its MWC 2020 showcase

The telecomms equipment maker Ericsson has become one of the latest in a growing group of companies that have decided against an appearance at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) this year. Like those others, it has cited prevention m...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Feb 2020 19:06

OPPO releases the Reno2 and Reno2 Z to the German market

The smartphone maker OPPO has announced the launch of the Reno2 and Reno2 Z in Germany. This series distinguishes itself through its high digital and hybrid camera zoom specs and its pop-up selfie modules. These aspects of the pho...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Feb 2020 18:30

Xiaomi Mi 10 official poster (Source: Lei Jun on Weibo via MySmartPrice)

This is the real thing: Xiaomi Mi 10 official poster shows up, Pink finish also in the cards

Expected to launch at MWC next month, the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 10 has just surfaced on Weibo in an official poster that reveals two color choices and its overall design traits. Hopefully, the Mi 10 will be available with more color ...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Feb 2020 10:42

Can you spot the two devices on show here? (Image source: Weibo via @xiaomishka)

Rumour | Xiaomi takes cues from Samsung and Huawei with the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro in leaked promotional posters

Xiaomi is hoping to set the world alight this week with the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro, its latest flagship smartphones. The two devices will sport not only the hyper-curved display of recent Huawei flagships, but will also pack the late...

Alex Alderson, 10 Feb 2020 10:19

The Honor Play. (Source: Adam Patrick Murray, PCWorld)

New update to the Honor Play may leave owners livid amidst clamor for EMUI 10

Owners of the Honor Play are campaigning for their much-deserved EMUI 10 update. The Honor Play was ignored on all of Huawei's roadmaps so far even though its powered by the same Kirin 970 on flagships like the Mate 10 Pro and P20...

Ricci Rox, 10 Feb 2020 09:42

White box for the Xiaomi Mi 10 and black box for the Mi 10 Pro. (Image source: @xiaomishka)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro with Snapdragon 865 topples the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and OnePlus 7T Pro with phenomenal Geekbench results

A couple of recent Geekbench records, seemingly for the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, have been unearthed that offer incredible scores in both the single-core test and the multi-core test. The scores for the single-core benchmark were 904 and...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Feb 2020 09:21

The Asus ZenFone 5's Android 10 update status is unclear. (Image Source: Gadgets360)

Employee's tweet leaves Asus ZenFone 5 Android 10 update prospects hanging in the air

The chances of the Asus ZenFone 5 getting updated to Android 10 seem to be slim if the tweets of an Asus France employee are anything to go by. In a response to user's query, the rep said that a lot of work needs to be done before...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Feb 2020 20:53

The Galaxy S10's successor may outdo them in the market. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series will outsell the S10s, according to a prominent analysis firm

Counterpoint Research now believes that the upcoming Galaxy S20 flagships will maintain an upward trend in Samsung sales that began with their S10-series predecessors. Furthermore, the new phones' performance in the market could r...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Feb 2020 19:11

Leaked renders of the LG G9 ThinQ may actually be for the V60 ThinQ. (Source: OnLeaks)

New LG V60 ThinQ leak surfaces amidst rumors of the LG G9 ThinQ being cancelled

LG is billed to launch the V60 ThinQ at MWC later this month. Details of the device have now leaked, with major takeaways including the presence of headphone jack, a quad-rear camera setup, and a huge 5000 mAh battery. Reports als...

Ricci Rox, 09 Feb 2020 13:30

The Mate 20 X. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Feature | In hindsight, the Huawei Mate 20 X was an incredibly underrated smartphone

Look away, lovers of smaller-sized phones, this one isn't for you. Huawei's Mate 20 series is almost 16 months old and here we have a look at the forgotten son of the lineup, the Mate 20 X—perhaps, the most underrated device Huawe...

Ricci Rox, 09 Feb 2020 09:20

The next Red Magic: 2020's fastest gaming phone? (Source: Nubia)

Nubia confirms MWC 2020 launch and more for the Red Magic 5G

The Red Magic series of gaming smartphones is headed for an update, which is to be revealed at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020. This has been confirmed by its maker Nubia, by way of a new Weibo post by its CEO, Ni Fei. The ex...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Feb 2020 19:52

The first iQOO flagship of the year may have been caught on Geekbench

iQOO, a sub-brand of the smartphone OEM Vivo, released a premium, Snapdragon 855 Plus-powered device called the Pro 5G in 2019. Now, with a new Geekbench 5 listing that may fit its description, its 2nd generation could be on the w...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Feb 2020 19:17

The Motorola Razr. (Source: Business Insider)

Opinion | CNET's Motorola Razr test was flawed, and the results proffer no tangible deductions

You've no doubt seen the headline: "Motorola Razr fails folding test, doesn't last up to 28,000 folds". Or something in that vein. Yes, the new Motorola Razr did perform terribly at that test, but what if the test itself was inher...

Ricci Rox, 08 Feb 2020 14:29

The Samsung Galaxy A10 comes with an Exynos 7884B SoC. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018), A10, A10e, and A20e seemingly next in line for welcome One UI 2.0 update

It appears Samsung has been working hard to make sure owners of some of its wide range of smartphones can start enjoying the Android 10-based One UI 2.0. It’s not just the famous flagships of the South Korean manufacturer that are...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Feb 2020 10:38

The Asus Zenfone 6 offered excellent value for money. (Source: FirstPost)

New Asus Zenfone 7 leak shows a triple camera setup, dual hole punch, LCD display

A new leak has given us our first look at the Asus Zenfone 7. The Zenfone 7 appears to feature a triple camera setup housed within a square module. The dual-selfie camera is present—in an Honor V20 Pro-esque punch-hole—and Asus ap...

Ricci Rox, 08 Feb 2020 07:32

The GDSA is a new potential resource for mobile app developers. (Source: GDSA)

Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo reportedly team up to form their own app-distribution platform

The Global Developer Service Alliance (GDSA) is a kind of one-stop pipeline for developers, by which their apps can be uploaded to the in-house software ecosystems of 3 different OEMs simultaneously. However, these companies have ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Feb 2020 23:54

The Flash wants to be all power banks to all users. (Source: Indiegogo)

The Flash power bank promises 100W USB type C charging, and just about everything else as well

Chargeasap, the company responsible for the Infinity Cable, has introduced another new product via Indiegogo. The Flash power bank is described as based on Tesla graphene-battery technology, which allows it to fill up at a maximal...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Feb 2020 22:37

EMUI 10 update now rolling out to the Honor 10, Honor View 10, and P20 Pro

Rejoice, owners of older Huawei premium phones; your time in the spotlight is here. Huawei is currently sending out the Android 10-based EMUI 10 update to the Honor 10 and Honor View 10 outside China, with the P20, P20 Pro, and li...

Ricci Rox, 07 Feb 2020 20:10

Android hints at a new feature to debut at the Samsung Galaxy S20 launch

The Android OS' official Twitter account has posted a message alerting us all to "something exciting" that is "just around the corner". However, we will have to wait until Samsung's next big event to see what it is. The announceme...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Feb 2020 19:07

A concept render of what a Xiaomi Mi 10 Explorer Edition could look like. (Image source: @xiaomishka)

Rumour | The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro will feature at least 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM

Xiaomi has already offered a taste of the cameras in the Mi 10 Pro, and now the company has also confirmed other features about the Mi 10 series. The Chinese company will reserve premium features for only the Mi 10 Pro either, wit...

Alex Alderson, 07 Feb 2020 13:48

Samsung Galaxy M20 gets Android 10 update in Europe

The Samsung Galaxy M20 is now receiving its much-awaited Android 10-based One UI 2.0 update in Europe. It is currently available in Germany, Luxembourg, and Greece. Users in other regions should receive the update in the coming da...

Anil Satyanarayana, 07 Feb 2020 13:19

Looks pretty but isn't the most durable. (Source: CNET)

Big oof: The Motorola RAZR shows awful durability as it fails a folding test

Hinge noises aren’t as bad as it gets for the new Motorola RAZR. The phone was put through a folding test to see how many times it could be folded before showing damage. The results were...rather disappointing, especially in light...

Ricci Rox, 07 Feb 2020 09:40

The Redmi K30 Pro will disrupt the Indian market like no other device. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Here's why the Redmi K30 Pro will be a roaring success in the Indian market

Opinion Even though Xiaomi is yet to officially announce the Redmi K30 Pro, the device appears to have tremendous potential to disrupt the Indian market, despite the increased competition from the likes of Realme. The lack of a Poco F1 su...

Anil Satyanarayana, 07 Feb 2020 09:36

The "OnePlus hidden camera phone patent" image. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

OnePlus may have patented a hidden-camera phone, but not as you might think

A new report claims that the smartphone OEM OnePlus has patented a phone with hidden rear cameras. However, this design allegedly depends on physical components rather than the next-gen electrochromic technology found in this comp...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Feb 2020 23:37

The Galaxy Buds+ bring a number of improvements, along with a US$20 premium. (Source: Evan Blass)

Galaxy Buds+ to offer Game Mode for lower latency; extra microphone for improved call quality, more

Ever tried playing an online FPS on a wireless earbud? Latency galore. Samsung will attempt to cut down on latency by introducing a game mode on the upcoming Galaxy Buds+, along with a number of other major improvements over the c...

Ricci Rox, 06 Feb 2020 20:40

Xiaomi only released the Redmi 8A in September last year. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumour | Xiaomi to launch the Redmi 9a next week featuring a 5,000 mAh battery and dual cameras

Thinking about buying the Redmi 8a? Well, Xiaomi company executives are dropping heavy hints that a successor is already in the works, and it could be arriving as soon as next week. Better still, the device, likely called the Redm...

Alex Alderson, 06 Feb 2020 19:49

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MWC 2020 | HMD Global drops out of the show

First Poco X2 update brings camera improvements, bug fixes, more

Xiaomi gives the Redmi 8A another go with the Redmi 8A Dual

Xiaomi showcases Mi 10 camera samples as it confirms MWC 2020 attendance

Thom Browne limited edition Samsung Galaxy Z Flip coming next month

No EMUI 10 for the Huawei Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro, Huawei confirms

Deal | Samsung now accepting $700 trade-ins for your Galaxy S10 or iPhone 11 Pro towards a new Galaxy S20

Galaxy Unpacked | Google announces new Android features at Galaxy S20 event

Galaxy Unpacked | Samsung Galaxy S20 series announced with 120Hz screens, 8K video recording capacity, and more

Galaxy Unpacked | Galaxy Z Flip is Samsung's latest $1,380 foldable phone

Galaxy Unpacked | Samsung and Xbox unveil a new mobile gaming partnership

MWC 2020 | The GSMA will meet to decide if the show can go on

This render may disappoint fans of the original Find X

Galaxy Z Flip makes an appearance in a commercial aired during the Oscars

MWC 2020 | ZTE confirms attendance, most likely to unveil (at least) the Axon 10s Pro

Both good and bad Samsung Galaxy S20 news may have been confirmed just hours ahead of launch

Xiaomi extends Android 10 release for the Mi 9T and Redmi K20 after pulling initial build

MWC 2020 | No-show for Sony; TCL cancels its press conference

Opera 56 for Android now available for download, improved reader mode in tow

Are you having issues with Android 10 on your Mi Mix 2S? You may not be alone

Leaked Galaxy S20 photo samples give first look at what the S20/S20+'s cameras are capable of

WhatsApp acquires the OK to support payments in India

Android 10 edges nearer for the LG G7 ThinQ

Ericsson cancels its MWC 2020 showcase

OPPO releases the Reno2 and Reno2 Z to the German market

This is the real thing: Xiaomi Mi 10 official poster shows up, Pink finish also in the cards

Rumour | Xiaomi takes cues from Samsung and Huawei with the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro in leaked promotional posters

New update to the Honor Play may leave owners livid amidst clamor for EMUI 10

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro with Snapdragon 865 topples the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and OnePlus 7T Pro with phenomenal Geekbench results

Employee's tweet leaves Asus ZenFone 5 Android 10 update prospects hanging in the air

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series will outsell the S10s, according to a prominent analysis firm

New LG V60 ThinQ leak surfaces amidst rumors of the LG G9 ThinQ being cancelled

Feature | In hindsight, the Huawei Mate 20 X was an incredibly underrated smartphone

69% Test Blackview A60 Smartphone - Cheap Mobile Phone with Lean Features

Nubia confirms MWC 2020 launch and more for the Red Magic 5G

The first iQOO flagship of the year may have been caught on Geekbench

Opinion | CNET's Motorola Razr test was flawed, and the results proffer no tangible deductions

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018), A10, A10e, and A20e seemingly next in line for welcome One UI 2.0 update

New Asus Zenfone 7 leak shows a triple camera setup, dual hole punch, LCD display

Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo reportedly team up to form their own app-distribution platform

The Flash power bank promises 100W USB type C charging, and just about everything else as well

EMUI 10 update now rolling out to the Honor 10, Honor View 10, and P20 Pro

Android hints at a new feature to debut at the Samsung Galaxy S20 launch

Rumour | The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro will feature at least 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM

Samsung Galaxy M20 gets Android 10 update in Europe

Big oof: The Motorola RAZR shows awful durability as it fails a folding test

Here's why the Redmi K30 Pro will be a roaring success in the Indian market

OnePlus may have patented a hidden-camera phone, but not as you might think

Galaxy Buds+ to offer Game Mode for lower latency; extra microphone for improved call quality, more

Rumour | Xiaomi to launch the Redmi 9a next week featuring a 5,000 mAh battery and dual cameras

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