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The Realme C3 has launched in India. (Source: Realme)

Realme C3 launches: new MediaTek silicon and a 5000mAh battery for US$98

The Realme C3 has become the first phone with a MediaTek Helio G70 processor, as it launches via Flipkart in India. It also has a 6.5-inch HD+ display with 3-4GB of RAM and up to 64GB of internal storage. It starts for INR 6999, o...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Feb 2020 19:13

The 2nd-gen OPPO Find X will finally be revealed. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO announces a launch date for the Find X2

The smartphone OEM OPPO has issued press invitations for the launch of what may be its next flagship, the Find X2. This phone, which is thought to have state-of-the-art specs such as a 120Hz display, will debut in Barcelona, but n...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Feb 2020 18:44

Qualcomm announces its first-quarter earnings for 2020

Qualcomm has released its first earnings report for the year 2020. The quarter (1Q2020) saw no less than US$5.1 billion in revenue for the chipmaking giant. This is a 5% improvement compared to 1Q2019. In addition, the company's l...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Feb 2020 17:55

A possible budget Huawei P40 variant appears in an official certification

A phone called the Huawei P40 Lite E has reportedly been approved by a Russian telecomms authority. This device might also be called the Enjoy 10 on its launch in other markets. However, its new leak does not offer any information...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Feb 2020 17:15

The Redmi K30 Pro will likely use the same 64 MP Sony IMX686 that's on the vanilla K30. (Source: Geekbuying)

Bigger battery, faster charging, better performance for the Redmi K30 Pro

The Redmi K30 was something of a disappointment, and Xiaomi will be hoping to make amends with the Redmi K30 Pro. A new report has now shone more light on Redmi's upcoming flagship phone, and things are looking up for expectant fa...

Ricci Rox, 06 Feb 2020 16:23

The Mi 10 series could feature a 108 MP like the Mi Note 10 Pro. (Image source: Xiaomiaddictos)

Rumour | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro impresses with 108 MP, 10x zoom and video camera samples

While Xiaomi may unveil the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro during an online-only event, company VP Lu Weibing has been sharing the camera capabilities of the upcoming flagships. A 108 MP main sensor paired with a 10x zoom camera and a Snapdr...

Alex Alderson, 06 Feb 2020 15:47

The Galaxy S20 Ultra. (Source: 91Mobiles)

How much will the Samsung Galaxy S20 phones cost?

Going by all available information, the Galaxy S20 phones will be more expensive than their predecessors—in the US at least. While that may sound like a thoughtless move by Samsung, some context is necessary.

Ricci Rox, 06 Feb 2020 10:44

8K video recording will be available on this year's Snapdragon 865-powered flagships, but do we really need this feature right now? (Image Source: Qualcomm)

Updated | Qualcomm showcases 8K video recorded with Snapdragon 865-powered phone, quality is iffy

8K video recording capabilities are coming to Snapdragon 865-powered flagships this year, even though they will be mostly useless and potentially buggy, at least judging by a showcase video posted by Qualcomm on YouTube. It is imp...

Bogdan Solca, 06 Feb 2020 09:38

The Samsung Galaxy A50 features an Exynos 9610 SoC. (Image source: Samsung)

The legions of Samsung Galaxy A50 owners should brace themselves for an impending One UI 2.0 update

It appears one of the world’s current best-selling smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy A50, could be receiving the expected update to One UI 2.0 soon thanks to the information revealed in a recently spotted Wi-Fi Alliance certificatio...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Feb 2020 08:53

The Doogee S68 Pro is a rugged smartphone with reverse wireless charging

Doogee has announced the S68 Pro, another in its long line of toughphones. However, this one also has the reverse wireless charging feature normally found in Huawei or Samsung flagships. This power will come from the device's 6300...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Feb 2020 23:47

Huawei touted to debut 65 W fast-charging technology on the Mate Xs

Huawei's 22.5 W SuperCharge was class-leading three years ago but the company has slowly lost ground on that front. That could be set to change soon, though, as a new report claims the Chinese company could debut a new 65 W fast-c...

Ricci Rox, 05 Feb 2020 19:48

Update | The Android 10 rollout for the LG G8 ThinQ continues

LG looks to be getting better with software updates. The South Korean company is continuing its Android 10 rollout for the G8 ThinQ, and the latest version of the phone to receive the update is the US unlocked model. Both the Spri...

Ricci Rox, 05 Feb 2020 19:47

An up-to-date Galaxy Home Mini render. (Source: TizenHelp)

Samsung reportedly sows confusion over the Galaxy Home Mini and its launch date

Samsung has been linked to an upcoming budget smart speaker since 2018. More recent reports appear to confirm that this device will be called the Galaxy Home Mini and that it would launch on February 12, 2020. An even newer leak a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Feb 2020 19:08

Huawei released the Nova 3i in August 2018. (Image source: Huawei)

Thousands sign petition in response to news that the Huawei Nova 3i will not receive EMUI 10

While many other Kirin 710-powered smartphones have now received EMUI 10 and Android 10, Huawei has frozen out the Nova 3i. The official confirmation that the device will not be getting a second OS upgrade has clearly irked some f...

Alex Alderson, 05 Feb 2020 18:39

The OnePlus 7T successors were spotted on Amazon India. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro appear on Amazon

OnePlus is preparing to launch its next-generation flagship smartphones, specifically the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. While there have been a few reports speculating about the design of OnePlus' upcoming devices, we now have offi...

Alex Alderson, 05 Feb 2020 18:18

The rear camera bump on the Galaxy S20 Ultra in all its glory (Image Source: Ice Universe)

Real life pictures of Samsung's Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra plus "reliable" U.S. pricing scheme get leaked

Behold the majestic camera bump on the Galaxy S20 Ultra model! It is twice as wide as the one from S20 / S20+ and almost half as wide as the phone itself. There is a dedicated mic between the main sensor and the LED, as well. Care...

Bogdan Solca, 05 Feb 2020 16:55

Samsung Galaxy M31 teaser image (Source: SamMobile)

Samsung India teases upcoming Galaxy M31, 64 MP camera and a generous battery in tow

While most details remain sketchy, the teaser that surfaced online earlier this week suggests that the Galaxy M31 will hit the market with a 64 MP main camera and a generous battery able to provide at least 5,000 mAh like the Gala...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Feb 2020 15:59

Huawei announced the Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro in November 2016. (Image source: Huawei)

Rumour | Huawei gives fans hope that the Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro will receive EMUI 10 and Android 10

While there have been complaints about how quickly LG and Samsung drop support for their former smartphones, Huawei may be treating to its older handsets differently. The company has now given fans hope that the Mate 9 and Mate 9 ...

Alex Alderson, 05 Feb 2020 14:53

The Google Pixel 2 XL received a very good score of 88% in our review.

Android 10 update headaches skipped by Google Pixel 2 XL enjoying Android R

There have been plenty of headlines written in regard to smartphone owners waiting to receive an update to Android 10. However, smartphones are definitely not created equally, as an image of a Google Pixel 2 XL running on an alleg...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Feb 2020 10:45

Great cameras, mediocre audio. (Source: MI)

Skip the Mi Note 10 Pro if you need great audio from your phone

The Mi Note 10 Pro launched to much fanfare with its penta-camera setup that offered 5x optical zoom and a 108 MP main camera. It's, by all means, a capable camera smartphone and will appeal to hobbyist photographers; but audio lo...

Ricci Rox, 05 Feb 2020 06:47

MWC 2020 | LG, ZTE withdraw from MWC 2020 due to coronavirus concerns

LG and ZTE both issued statements earlier today announcing that the companies would not be attending MWC 2020. Citing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak in eastern China, both companies will not be physically present that this...

Sam Medley, 05 Feb 2020 02:03

The Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 is showing signs of life as it makes its way into retail channels. (Source: Google)

Glassholes rejoice! Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 Developer Edition reaches retail channels

Google has announced that its Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 is headed to regular retail channels for developers. Although failed as a consumer product, at least in the immediate future, the company has found legs for it in ent...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Feb 2020 00:51

Nokia may only release mid-range handsets later this month at MWC 2020. (Image source: Nokia)

Rumour | Nokia may only bring mid-range smartphones to MWC 2020 on February 23

Rumour has it that Nokia, or rather HMD Global, will unveil new smartphones at MWC 2020 later this month. Inconveniently, the event will occur on February 23, one day before MWC 2020 begins in Barcelona. New mid-range handsets and...

Alex Alderson, 04 Feb 2020 22:58

The EMUI 10 rollout continues. (Source: Huawei)

EMUI 10 global rollout continues with updates to the Nova 5T, P30 Pro, and Mate 20 Pro

For some reason, Huawei is taking its sweet time with the rollout of the Android 10-based EMUI 10 update. The update is still mostly going out to Kirin 980-powered phones; ergo, last-gen premium phones including the Mate 20, P30 a...

Ricci Rox, 04 Feb 2020 21:09

The Mi Mix 3's successor may be back on the cards. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 is now the Mix 2020, has 100W charging and a 120Hz display: new leak

The increasingly convincing leaker Digital Chat Station has hinted that a new Xiaomi Mi Mix is back on the cards. It is possible that this device will be called the 2020, and it could have the OEM's long-awaited 100-watt charging ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Feb 2020 20:30

POCO's F1 apparently gets a 2nd new update. (Source: Reddit)

Pocophone F1 users report a Pixel-esque security patch update

Recently, the brand POCO has reportedly started providing OTA updates to Android 10 for its first device, the F1. Now, it seems one for the February 2020 security patch level has followed. Oddly, it seemingly comes direct from Goo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Feb 2020 19:49

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy Note 10 Lite are now available in Spain

Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy Note 10 Lite available for purchase in Spain for €659 and €609 respectively

Samsung's newest mid-rangers —the Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy Note 10 Lite— are now available for purchase in Spain for €659 and €609 respectively. Both phones come with a 6.67-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED panel, a 4,500 mAh battery and ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 04 Feb 2020 19:28

The Escobar Fold 2, unmistakably a Samsung Galaxy Fold. (Image source: Escobar Inc)

Pablo Escobar's brother announces the Escobar Fold 2 amid claims that Escobar Inc is scamming buyers of the Fold 1

Following on from the Escobar Fold 1, Pablo Escobar's brother has unveiled the Fold 2, another inexpensive foldable smartphone by Escobar Inc. The Fold 2 starts at US$399 for a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC and up to 512 GB of stora...

Alex Alderson, 04 Feb 2020 19:15

The Redmi Note 8 Pro has only received Android 10 in (Image source: Xiaomi)

No Android 10 update for your Redmi Note 8 Pro? You're not alone

Xiaomi may have started rolling out Android 10 to the Redmi Note 8 Pro, but there are probably many of you out there that are still running Android 9.0 Pie builds of MIUI 11 on your device. Without official confirmation, it seems ...

Alex Alderson, 04 Feb 2020 18:50

Looks like the P40 Pro will have things in common with this phone. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei P40 Pro: a new leak hints at a dual punch-hole and waterfall display

Huawei is expected to produce a successor to its early-2019 flagship, the P30 Pro, soon. A new leak suggests it will have the curving screen type debuted in the Mate 30 series. However, it may not share this line's wide notch, at ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Feb 2020 18:19

Huawei P30 Lite New Edition: A new memory era

This large of a storage capacity is almost unheard of in the mid-range sector: 256 GB of fast UFS 2.1 storage makes the Huawei P30 Lite New Edition almost unique. The summary of our tests reveals whether or not this comes at the c...

Florian Schmitt, 04 Feb 2020 15:13

There won't be a sequel to the BlackBerry Key2. (Source: BlackBerry)

Resurrected BlackBerry handsets from TCL to disappear from the market in August

Chinese smartphone maker TCL has announced that it will cease making and releasing new BlackBerry handsets come August 31. TCL started licensing the brand in December of 2016 following BlackBerry’s exit from the smartphone market ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Feb 2020 11:43

Poco makes a lukewarm return with the Poco X2, a rebranded Redmi K30 4G

Poco won our hearts with the release of its debut phone, the Poco F1, back in 2018. Eighteen months later, the Xiaomi sub-brand is back with yet another offering, the Poco X2. Sadly, this one just ain't it, chief.

Ricci Rox, 04 Feb 2020 11:16

New Galaxy S20 series US pricing leak makes for some hard reading

The Galaxy S20 phones are billed to be unveiled in a week. A new leak has given us pricing information for the phones across US carriers, and, well, it doesn't sound too good. The base S20 could potentially start at US$999, making...

Ricci Rox, 04 Feb 2020 09:25

The Xiaomi Mi 10 launch may be an online-only event

Some leaks have hinted that the next couple of major Xiaomi mobile device launches may lack physical locations. This may mean that the Mi 10 and Black Shark 3 events may be online-only. This may be due to the risks posed by the ne...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Feb 2020 21:33

New report delivers some good and bad news on the Redmi K30 Pro

Expectant Redmi fans must brace themselves as a new report throws more light on the upcoming Redmi K30 Pro. There's some good news...and some bad news. The good news first? The phone will be powered by a Snapdragon 865.

Ricci Rox, 03 Feb 2020 18:40

Realme will unveil its first TV at MWC 2020

A Realme executive has revealed that this brand is working on its own smart TV, and that more details will be available at the next Mobile World Congress (MWC). To date, no specs or features for this upcoming product are known for...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Feb 2020 18:27

A shot of what might be the Z Flip hands-on. (Source: Ben Geskin via Twitter)

A new leak may confirm the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip's 8GB of RAM and Snapdragon SoC

The foldable and clamshell nature of the Samsung phone that may launch as the Galaxy Z Flip seems to have been confirmed in a few recent leaks. Now, a new one purports to outline its performance and specs as well. This next-gen de...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Feb 2020 17:58

The latest Red Magic 5G leak proves a downgrade for its rumored charging specs

Nubia is thought to be working on a successor for the Red Magic 3 gaming phone. This generation is touted to have 5G, a 144Hz screen and other potentially ultra-fast attributes. However, a new specs leak suggests that at least one...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Feb 2020 17:14

The Moto G7 Power's successor may have leaked out. (Source: Motorola)

The Moto G8 Power may have joined its Plus and Stylus siblings on Geekbench

Motorola is currently rumored to introduce the complete next-gen Moto G line-up at MWC 2020. It consists of the G8, G Stylus and G8 Power. The latter may have arrived on the Geekbench 5 website, revealing specs such as 4GB of RAM ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Feb 2020 16:41

The Galaxy S2 and Note 3 never officially made it beyond Android Jellybean and Lollipop, respectively. (Image source: XEETECHCARE)

The Samsung Galaxy S2 and Galaxy Note 3 can now be upgraded to Android 10

While Samsung has adopted a two OS update policy for years, there are still ways of getting new versions of Android on older handsets. The Galaxy S8 and Note 8 are more recent examples of this, but so are the much older Galaxy S I...

Alex Alderson, 03 Feb 2020 16:08

Xiaomi is yet to confirm when the Mi A2 Lite will receive Android 10 officially. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumour | Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite appears on Geekbench running Android 10

Several instances of the Mi A2 Lite running Android 10 have appeared on Geekbench. Android 10 is likely the last OS upgrade that the Android One device will receive, having been released running Android 8.1 Oreo.

Alex Alderson, 03 Feb 2020 15:47

The S20 Ultra will also feature a "Space Zoom" camera mode (Source: 91Mobiles)

Samsung Galaxy S20 series touted to debut new, improved Night Mode

The Samsung Galaxy S20 phones will feature new camera hardware but that isn't worth much if the supporting software isn't good enough. Thankfully, Samsung appears to be holding down the fort in that aspect pretty well, if a new tr...

Ricci Rox, 03 Feb 2020 10:17

The new "Meizu 17" leak. (Source: SlashLeaks)

This may be the most un-Meizu Meizu flagship leak ever

A new image of a full-screen phone with a punch-hole display has appeared on SlashLeaks. Nothing too unusual about that - until one comes to the bit where it is attributed to the Meizu 17. Should this be the case, the OEM in quest...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Feb 2020 18:52

Motorola has sold over 100 million Moto G units in the US. (Source: Motorola)

Deal | Get US$100 off a Moto G7 - or a free Moto G6 - in this sales event

Motorola has marked its 100,000,000th unit of the Moto G series sold with a special event. It offers up to US$320 off a new phone, depending on the model. Alternatively, a shopper can choose a free accessory, money off, or even a ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Feb 2020 18:04

The Asus ROG Phone II. (Source: Flipkart)

Indian mobile gaming fans will face ROG Phone II shortages soon

Asus ROG India has issued an open letter to its fans expressing regret that they may face difficulty in buying this OEM's latest gaming phone. This "temporary shortage" is associated with the coronavirus outbreak in Asia, which is...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Feb 2020 17:03

Renders of the Galaxy Z Flip. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Leaked Galaxy Z Flip hands-on video may make you want to buy one...or not

A new video has shown the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip in action, and we have a feeling public opinion on it could be divisive. The clamshell-style foldable phone will be launched on February 11, alongside the Galaxy S20 series.

Ricci Rox, 02 Feb 2020 16:20

The C3 will launch with the OEM's new UI. (Source: Realme)

The Realme C3 is to be the first phone to rock the new Helio G70 gaming SoC

Realme has made the C3 official via its Twitter feeds. This phone will be powered by MediaTek's new Helio G70 chipset. This upcoming device will also have a 6.5-inch display and dual rear cameras, albeit ones that may improve over...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Feb 2020 14:12

The Samsung Galaxy S9 series originally came with Android 8.0 Oreo. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus user reports indicate wider global rollout of One UI 2.0

The confusion over Samsung’s rollout of the Android 10 based One UI 2.0 for the Galaxy S9 series seems to be settling as users around the globe have been reporting the update’s availability. Owners of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 ...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Feb 2020 11:23

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1. (Source: MySmartPrice)

The Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 receives its first taste of Android 10, its second major OS upgrade

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 was released in early 2018 and is now getting its first taste of Android 10. Android 10 is the second major OS upgrade the phone will get, which is impressive for a phone that had an MSRP of just US$200...

Ricci Rox, 02 Feb 2020 10:07

Android

Realme C3 launches: new MediaTek silicon and a 5000mAh battery for US$98

OPPO announces a launch date for the Find X2

Qualcomm announces its first-quarter earnings for 2020

A possible budget Huawei P40 variant appears in an official certification

Bigger battery, faster charging, better performance for the Redmi K30 Pro

Rumour | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro impresses with 108 MP, 10x zoom and video camera samples

How much will the Samsung Galaxy S20 phones cost?

Updated | Qualcomm showcases 8K video recorded with Snapdragon 865-powered phone, quality is iffy

The legions of Samsung Galaxy A50 owners should brace themselves for an impending One UI 2.0 update

The Doogee S68 Pro is a rugged smartphone with reverse wireless charging

Huawei touted to debut 65 W fast-charging technology on the Mate Xs

Update | The Android 10 rollout for the LG G8 ThinQ continues

Samsung reportedly sows confusion over the Galaxy Home Mini and its launch date

Thousands sign petition in response to news that the Huawei Nova 3i will not receive EMUI 10

OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro appear on Amazon

Real life pictures of Samsung's Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra plus "reliable" U.S. pricing scheme get leaked

Samsung India teases upcoming Galaxy M31, 64 MP camera and a generous battery in tow

Rumour | Huawei gives fans hope that the Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro will receive EMUI 10 and Android 10

Android 10 update headaches skipped by Google Pixel 2 XL enjoying Android R

Skip the Mi Note 10 Pro if you need great audio from your phone

MWC 2020 | LG, ZTE withdraw from MWC 2020 due to coronavirus concerns

Glassholes rejoice! Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 Developer Edition reaches retail channels

Rumour | Nokia may only bring mid-range smartphones to MWC 2020 on February 23

EMUI 10 global rollout continues with updates to the Nova 5T, P30 Pro, and Mate 20 Pro

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 is now the Mix 2020, has 100W charging and a 120Hz display: new leak

Pocophone F1 users report a Pixel-esque security patch update

Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy Note 10 Lite available for purchase in Spain for €659 and €609 respectively

Pablo Escobar's brother announces the Escobar Fold 2 amid claims that Escobar Inc is scamming buyers of the Fold 1

No Android 10 update for your Redmi Note 8 Pro? You're not alone

Huawei P40 Pro: a new leak hints at a dual punch-hole and waterfall display

Huawei P30 Lite New Edition: A new memory era

Resurrected BlackBerry handsets from TCL to disappear from the market in August

Poco makes a lukewarm return with the Poco X2, a rebranded Redmi K30 4G

New Galaxy S20 series US pricing leak makes for some hard reading

The Xiaomi Mi 10 launch may be an online-only event

New report delivers some good and bad news on the Redmi K30 Pro

Realme will unveil its first TV at MWC 2020

A new leak may confirm the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip's 8GB of RAM and Snapdragon SoC

The latest Red Magic 5G leak proves a downgrade for its rumored charging specs

The Moto G8 Power may have joined its Plus and Stylus siblings on Geekbench

The Samsung Galaxy S2 and Galaxy Note 3 can now be upgraded to Android 10

Rumour | Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite appears on Geekbench running Android 10

Samsung Galaxy S20 series touted to debut new, improved Night Mode

This may be the most un-Meizu Meizu flagship leak ever

Deal | Get US$100 off a Moto G7 - or a free Moto G6 - in this sales event

Indian mobile gaming fans will face ROG Phone II shortages soon

Leaked Galaxy Z Flip hands-on video may make you want to buy one...or not

The Realme C3 is to be the first phone to rock the new Helio G70 gaming SoC

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus user reports indicate wider global rollout of One UI 2.0

The Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 receives its first taste of Android 10, its second major OS upgrade

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