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The Galaxy S11+ may look something like this. (Source: PiunikaWeb)

Update | The Samsung Galaxy S11+ may be close to launch with new certifications

The Chinese telecomms regulator 3C has just cleared a phone called the Samsung SM-G9880. This phone is currently thought to be the Galaxy S11+, a potential 2020 ultra-flagship phone. If so, it will ship with a 25W charger and supp...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Dec 2019 18:21

The biggest 4K MP4 files that can fit on a Pixel 4. (Source: XDA)

Android may be able to increase the maximum size of its video files in the future

Currently, there is a limit to the size of an MP4 file that can be saved on non-Apple phones, and it is typically 4GB. However, further development on this issue may have resulted in the ability to multiply this by up to 4X. It ma...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Dec 2019 19:57

The Reno3's new 360-degree antenna system ensures high-speed connectivity. (Source: OPPO)

The OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G is the world's first Snapdragon 765G phone

OPPO has launched its Reno3 series. It consists of 2 phones, both of which have 12GB RAM SKUs and 1 of which is a Pro version. This device is now officially the first to rock the Snapdragon 765G processor, a vital boast as this ch...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Dec 2019 18:54

A 2020 Galaxy M phone may have leaked out. (Source: Thegioididong.com)

The Samsung Galaxy M31 may have popped up on Geekbench

A phone called the Samsung SM-M315F has appeared on Geekbench. It may be a successor to the Galaxy M30, although it seems to have the same chipset as the M30s and A51. Should this be the case, there may be little to differentiate ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Dec 2019 18:07

The Realme X50 will launch with next-gen Qualcomm silicon. (Source: GSMArena)

The Realme X50 5G will launch in January 2020, won't do so alone

The Realme X50 is slated to be this OEM's first 5G device, powered by the Snapdragon 765G processor. The company has just announced that it will be unveiled in full on January 7, 2020. It will apparently do so alongside a second v...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Dec 2019 19:27

The Galaxy Note 10 Lite's possible color options. (Source: WinFuture)

The Galaxy Note 10 Lite may come with an even bigger battery than the Note 10+

The Galaxy Note 10 Lite is an upcoming device that might put the premium in premium mid-range for Samsung. Its latest leak asserts that it will come with a 4500mAh battery, which would exceed that of the flagship Note 10+ in terms...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Dec 2019 18:40

A new Mac Pro with an OWC RAM upgrade kit. (Source: OWC)

OWC releases its max-outable Mac Pro 2019 RAM upgrade kits

OWC has unveiled its 64 or 128GB RAM stick kits for the new Mac Pro. They come in 768GB to 1.5TB SKUs, meaning a user can match Apple's factory maximum with this third-party memory. However, this option may also enable some saving...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Dec 2019 16:54

The Galaxy S10 Lite in render form. (Source: OnLeaks)

Galaxy S10 Lite: new leaks points to TiltOIS, Snapdragon 855 and pricing info

A new and comprehensive Galaxy S10 Lite purports to spill many more details on this upcoming launch. It asserts that it will be a Snapdragon 855 device, and will support the TiltOIS camera feature debuted in the Galaxy A90. The S1...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Dec 2019 15:54

The Vivo X30 and X30 Pro are now up for pre-order

Vivo has launched the X30 series, its first pair of smartphones to come with dual-mode 5G as standard. Its unveiling has confirmed a slew of rumors and leaks, including that the Pro variant has quad rear cameras containing a 64MP ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Dec 2019 20:41

An up-to-date OnePlus 8 render. (Source: OnLeaks/CashKaro)

The OnePlus 8 Pro's latest leak points to a 120Hz display and 50W charging

OnePlus' next upcoming series of smartphones has been subject to rumors that suggest it will have specs such as the Snapdragon 865 SoC, 5G and LPDDR5 RAM. Now, it is linked to a next-gen charging standard apparently called "Super ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Dec 2019 20:02

The Nikon Z 7 can now film in RAW and use some CFexpress cards. (Source: Nikon)

Nikon updates the Z 7 and Z 6 with CFexpress card and RAW video output support

The latest firmware update for Nikon Z-series cameras allows them to use CFexpress, a new memory-card format associated with faster transfers compared to XQD. This new software also allows the Z 6 or Z 7 to record 4K UHD or full-H...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Dec 2019 21:19

ZTE's Axon 10s Pro is a Snapdragon 865 phone with 5G and Wi-Fi 6

ZTE has unveiled the Axon 10s Pro, a new version of its flagship with an updated processor, Wi-Fi standard and connectivity level. It supports dual-mode 5G, thanks to its X55 modem connected to its next-gen premium SoC. The 10s Pr...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Dec 2019 21:05

AT&T has launched its 5G service. (Source: AT&T)

AT&T rolls out 5G (for real) to its first 10 US cities

AT&T has announced that its 5G service is now live in 10 different American cities, Los Angeles and New York included. In fact, it claims to have 2 (authentic) flavors of this connectivity: 5G and 5G+, which are based on low-band ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Dec 2019 20:26

The OPPO Reno3 will be powered by the 5G MediaTek Dimensity 1000L SoC

The OPPO Reno3 series has been teased again in even more detail by its OEM ahead of these phones' late December 2019 launch. This time, the company has let the base model's processor name slip. It seems this device will be powered...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Dec 2019 15:59

The Reno3 Pro in all its colorways. (Source: GSMArena)

The OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G may launch alongside brand-first TWS earbuds

A promotional poster showing a number of new and new-ish devices made by OPPO has just leaked. It suggests that its upcoming 5G device will launch alongside the OEM's first-ever truly-wireless (or TWS) earbuds. This material also ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Dec 2019 21:34

Vivo's latest launch announcement. (Source: Weibo)

Vivo announces a launch date for the X30 5G

The Vivo X30 will be the first phone to launch with the Exynos 980, a processor that supports dual-mode 5G. It is also thought to have a 60x zoom in its main camera array and a Pro variant. The OEM has revealed that this event wil...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Dec 2019 18:47

The new Mac Pro: all the jokes have already been made. (Source: B&H)

The new Apple Mac Pro is now on sale

Get ready for what could be the most expensive cheesegrater in your life: the new Mac Pro is here. It is now available to pre-order from Apple.com and retailers such as B&H. This new PC has configurations that go from 4- to 6-figu...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Dec 2019 23:28

The new AZIO FOKAL mechanical keyboard. (Source: AZIO)

AZIO is back on Indiegogo with its new FOKAL mechanical keyboard

AZIO has a new RGB mechanical keyboard up for crowdfunding on Indiegogo. This one has a less retro appearance, yet is still touted to be high-end in terms of its materials and build quality. It also has the OEM's new FOKAL spinnin...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Dec 2019 17:38

New Western Digital Blue SN550 NVMe SSD targets content creators and enthusiasts

NVMe drives are expected to account for more than 75 percent of all new PCs by 2021 according to SSD Insights. More affordable NVMe drives like those in the WD Blue series will allow the technology to become more commonplace on ch...

Allen Ngo, 10 Dec 2019 14:00

OPPO seems to be making a new phone with the A9's specs. (Source: GSMArena)

OPPO's upcoming mid-ranger may be MediaTek Helio P70-powered (again)

Two new devices, apparently made by OPPO, have shown up on the Geekbench 4 website. Given the similarities in their specs and model numbers, they may be 2 variants of the same phone. Oddly, however, they are listed with the MediaT...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Dec 2019 18:56

Some promo material for the Nokia 2.3. (Source: Nokia)

Nokia 2.3 launched: Android One into 2021 for US$121

Nokia has launched a 2nd generation of its ultra-cheap 2.2 smartphone. This iteration has a novel "Nano-Textured" polymer rear panel, AI for battery conservation and the certainty of Android updates for 2 years. The new 2.3 has be...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Dec 2019 18:11

An up-to-date Galaxy S11 series phone render. (Source: OnLeaks)

The Samsung Galaxy S11e may have gained 3C approval in China

Samsung has registered a phone called the SM-G9810 with the 3C telecomms authority in China. This device may turn out to be the rumored Galaxy S11e. If so, it will ship with a 25-watt fast charger and have a 5G variant.

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Dec 2019 18:42

The Garmin Venu smartwatch launches in India

Garmin has launched its Venu wearable in the Indian market. It has a smartwatch form factor, with a round 1.2-inch AMOLED display, but also has modes to track over 20 fitness-related activities and an inbuilt coaching interface fo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Dec 2019 18:14

The Nokia 9 PureView. (Source: GearBest)

The Nokia 9 PureView officially updates to Android 10

Android 10 for Nokia's most premium phone has been on the cards since the leak of an internal test build for this OS was detected back in November 2019. Now, the OEM is pushing a major upgrade of the same out to users worldwide. I...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Dec 2019 17:26

An up-to-date Galaxy Ax1 render. (Source: Price Baba/OnLeaks)

A 2020 Samsung Galaxy A phone may have shown up on Geekbench

The Galaxy A11 is currently believed to be one of Samsung's phones up for release in the new year. A device with what may be its model number has appeared on Geekbench 4. This new leak points to 2GB of RAM, a rather elderly Snapdr...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Dec 2019 22:46

Meet the new Huawei Nova 6. (Source: Weibo)

Huawei launches the Nova 6 series, 5G variant included

The Huawei Nova 6 is a device that has been anticipated for a long time. Now, it has finally been launched, alongside a 5G and SE variant. The first 2 of these are powered by the Kirin 990, whereas the last has the Kirin 810 inste...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Dec 2019 22:13

iQOO intros the Neo 855 Racing Edition. (Source: Weibo)

Vivo launches the iQOO Neo 855 - and its “Racing” Edition

iQOO has finally unveiled its refresh of the original Neo smartphone. This new variant is based on the Snapdragon 855 processor, rather than the 845 of its predecessor. There is also a second option: a “Racing” edition that upgrad...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Dec 2019 16:38

Google Photos may get more like messaging apps in the future. (Source: Google)

Google introduces a new setting for more private, direct-to-contact photo sharing

Google Photos is probably one of the biggest platforms for personal image management. However, sharing via the same app has always been of a public nature. Now, the app is to gain a new update in which this content can apparently ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Dec 2019 23:52

T-Mobile now lists the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G on its network. (Source: T-Mobile)

The T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G ships with the Snapdragon X55 modem and Android 10

T-Mobile has unveiled its branded version of the highest-end Galaxy Note 10+. This device has Qualcomm's 2nd-gen 5G modem, which makes it compatible with the US carrier's new sub-6GHz network. It is also Samsung's first phone to s...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Dec 2019 19:25

The "One Hyper" may look like this. (Source: WinFuture)

The Motorola One Hyper is now touted to be the OEM's first 64MP and pop-up camera phone

Some images of a new Motorola phone with the legend "64MP Quad Pixel" embossed on its main camera module have emerged. Rumored to be called the One Hyper, this device also has a single pop-up selfie shooter that leaves its front p...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Dec 2019 18:35

The Galaxy A91 may look like this. (Source: OnLeaks/91Mobiles)

The latest Samsung Galaxy A91 renders hint at a whole mess of cameras and central punch-hole

The Samsung Galaxy A91 is thought to be one of this OEM's new phones in 2020. OnLeaks has released new renders for this device, showing that it may look somewhat like the Note 10 of this year. This design is also thought to apply ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Dec 2019 21:53

ZTE's next major Android upgrade is called MiFavor 10. (Source: Weibo)

ZTE's Android 10 skin will be called MiFavor 10

The Chinese OEM ZTE has revealed that it has a version of Android 10 ready to go. This MiFavor 10 OS is slated to confer numerous UI and system improvements on the devices that will update to it. They include a dark mode, an AI en...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Dec 2019 20:36

Realme, the OPPO sub-brand? Not for much longer, apparently

The smartphone OEM Realme started life as a spin-off from the company OPPO. Now, however, it has emerged that the 2 brands are effectively going their separate ways. The younger firm is now its own private company with its own CEO...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Dec 2019 19:50

The LG G8 ThinQ reportedly updates to Android 10

LG's original 2019 flagship smartphone has started to see updates to Android 10. However, this is only reportedly applicable to units in the OEM's native South Korea at present. This upgrade also apparently comes with the November...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Nov 2019 19:34

Google has some offers for Black Friday. (Source: Google)

Deal | Google's Black Friday sale makes its Pixel prices look much more reasonable

The Google Pixel 4 series started at US$799 at launch. However, the OEM's Black Friday event brings it down to $200 off each variant. Their predecessors are also included in this sale, as are the Pixel 3a and 3a XL.

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Nov 2019 21:16

Some Galaxy A models may improve on their predecessors in at least 1 way. (Source: MySmartPrice)

New leak points to Galaxy A10, A30 and A40 successors with improved storage specs

The leaker Ishan Agarwal claims to have heard that the Samsung Galaxy A11, A31 and A41 are definitely in the works. Furthermore, these low- to mid-range smartphones will have more internal memory compared to their first generation...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Nov 2019 19:40

Intel announces 665p SSD: faster and higher endurance than the 660p

Intel’s new 665p NVMe SSDs just arrived on the market. Leveraging the company’s second-gen QLC technology, the new model brings faster performance and 50 percent higher endurance than the old 660p. 96-layer 3D NAND stacking allows...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 29 Nov 2019 03:24

The Asus ZenFone 5z officially gets upgraded to Android 10

Recently, Asus released an Android 10 beta for the ZenFone 5z. Now, the phone has a stable build that will be rolled out to users in general. This update adds a dark theme and a more streamlined UI to the 2018 flagship.

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Nov 2019 20:58

Honor has announced an EMUI 10 beta for the 8X. (Source: Twitter)

Update | The Honor 8X gets an EMUI 10 beta program

Honor India has announced a new beta program for the 8X. It allows participants to test a new version of EMUI based on Android 10, on their devices. However, it is only open to the phone's 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage variant at ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Nov 2019 19:19

Samsung NVMe SSDs like the 970 EVO Plus can reach read rates of 3,500 MB/s. (Image source: Samsung)

Business presentation slide suggests the NVMe SSD for the PlayStation 5 will come from Samsung

The Samsung SSD Forum that was recently held in Tokyo has possibly revealed a small clue about one of the most important components of the PlayStation 5: The SSD. One of the slides shown during the presentation clearly shows a Pla...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Nov 2019 22:05

The EOS 5G Mark IV is up for one of the best deals at Canon US this Black Friday. (Source: Canon)

Deal | Save as much as US$700 on Canon cameras and lenses

Canon has unveiled its Black Friday 2019 week deals, which include a number of high-end cameras, on its own website. This store also offers discounts on some lenses, as does Amazon at present. These listings also include Tamron or...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Nov 2019 18:22

A Samsung Galaxy S11e might look like this. (Source: OnLeaks/PriceBaba)

New Samsung Galaxy S11e renders show central punch-hole and triple rear camera

OnLeaks has produced renders of what will probably be the cheapest variant of the Galaxy S11 series should it be released. They suggest that this S10e successor will have a Galaxy Note 10-esque screen, as well as a main triple-cam...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Nov 2019 21:41

A Vivo promo for its 5G devices. (Source: MyDrivers)

A Vivo 5G phone passes 3C certification, which reveals 33W charging

A phone called the Vivo V1938T has gained 3C certification in China. Given that it has dual-band 5G, this device is most likely the X30 or its Pro variant. This series is also now rumored to have quad cameras with a 60MP sensor, a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Nov 2019 19:20

The "new" Vivo S1 Pro. (Source: MySmartPrice)

Vivo is to release a new kind of S1 Pro in India soon

Vivo recently launched a new phone as the S1 Pro in the Philippines. Unlike the device sold under this name in China, it has the Snapdragon 665 processor and quad rear cameras. The newer version is also now rumored to be released ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Nov 2019 20:00

The Realme XT is on ebay.de now. (Source: eBay)

The Realme XT and 5 are coming to Europe

The Realme XT is this brand's first 64MP quad-camera phone. It has finally come to European shores, although it is exclusive to eBay Germany for now, and starts at €259 (US$289) for a 6GB/64GB SKU. In addition, Realme has announce...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Nov 2019 18:45

The "Galaxy S10 Lite" may look a lot like this. (Source: GSMArena)

The so-called Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite gets certified by the FCC

A new Samsung device with the model number SM-G770F has been approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This identifier has been linked to the "Galaxy S10 Lite" since the first rumor about this putative phone ever st...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Nov 2019 17:57

An Honor V30 render. (Source: 91Mobiles)

A new Honor phone appears on Geekbench, could be a 5G V30 variant

A phone called the Huawei OXF-AN10 has appeared on the Geekbench 4 website. Despite the first part of this model number, it has been linked to the upcoming Honor V30 series. It is listed as running Android 10, has 8GB of RAM and m...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Nov 2019 22:10

Some more Qualcomm 9205 LTE modem specs. (Source: Qualcomm)

AT&T approves Qualcomm’s new 9205 LTE modem for its IoT bands

AT&T now maintains specific bands for internet of things (IoT) devices and other low-power 4G/LTE applications. To this end, the carrier has just validated the new 9205 modem for these kinds of networks and ecosystems. This Qualco...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Nov 2019 19:42

Google Camera could have been used for some extremely shady hacking activities. (Source: XDA)

The cameras on "hundreds of millions" of Android phones could have been hijacked

The security research group Checkmarx has claimed to have identified a vulnerability that could have allowed hackers to bypass Android permission restrictions to remotely open and control device cameras without their owners' knowl...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Nov 2019 22:44

Storage

Update | The Samsung Galaxy S11+ may be close to launch with new certifications

Android may be able to increase the maximum size of its video files in the future

The OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G is the world's first Snapdragon 765G phone

The Samsung Galaxy M31 may have popped up on Geekbench

The Realme X50 5G will launch in January 2020, won't do so alone

The Galaxy Note 10 Lite may come with an even bigger battery than the Note 10+

Western Digital Blue SN550 NVMe 1 TB SSD Benchmarked

OWC releases its max-outable Mac Pro 2019 RAM upgrade kits

Galaxy S10 Lite: new leaks points to TiltOIS, Snapdragon 855 and pricing info

The Vivo X30 and X30 Pro are now up for pre-order

The OnePlus 8 Pro's latest leak points to a 120Hz display and 50W charging

Nikon updates the Z 7 and Z 6 with CFexpress card and RAW video output support

ZTE's Axon 10s Pro is a Snapdragon 865 phone with 5G and Wi-Fi 6

AT&T rolls out 5G (for real) to its first 10 US cities

The OPPO Reno3 will be powered by the 5G MediaTek Dimensity 1000L SoC

The OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G may launch alongside brand-first TWS earbuds

Vivo announces a launch date for the X30 5G

The new Apple Mac Pro is now on sale

AZIO is back on Indiegogo with its new FOKAL mechanical keyboard

New Western Digital Blue SN550 NVMe SSD targets content creators and enthusiasts

OPPO's upcoming mid-ranger may be MediaTek Helio P70-powered (again)

Nokia 2.3 launched: Android One into 2021 for US$121

The Samsung Galaxy S11e may have gained 3C approval in China

The Garmin Venu smartwatch launches in India

The Nokia 9 PureView officially updates to Android 10

A 2020 Samsung Galaxy A phone may have shown up on Geekbench

Huawei launches the Nova 6 series, 5G variant included

Vivo launches the iQOO Neo 855 - and its “Racing” Edition

Google introduces a new setting for more private, direct-to-contact photo sharing

The T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G ships with the Snapdragon X55 modem and Android 10

The Motorola One Hyper is now touted to be the OEM's first 64MP and pop-up camera phone

The latest Samsung Galaxy A91 renders hint at a whole mess of cameras and central punch-hole

ZTE's Android 10 skin will be called MiFavor 10

Realme, the OPPO sub-brand? Not for much longer, apparently

The LG G8 ThinQ reportedly updates to Android 10

Deal | Google's Black Friday sale makes its Pixel prices look much more reasonable

New leak points to Galaxy A10, A30 and A40 successors with improved storage specs

Intel announces 665p SSD: faster and higher endurance than the 660p

The Asus ZenFone 5z officially gets upgraded to Android 10

Update | The Honor 8X gets an EMUI 10 beta program

Business presentation slide suggests the NVMe SSD for the PlayStation 5 will come from Samsung

Deal | Save as much as US$700 on Canon cameras and lenses

New Samsung Galaxy S11e renders show central punch-hole and triple rear camera

A Vivo 5G phone passes 3C certification, which reveals 33W charging

Vivo is to release a new kind of S1 Pro in India soon

The Realme XT and 5 are coming to Europe

The so-called Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite gets certified by the FCC

A new Honor phone appears on Geekbench, could be a 5G V30 variant

AT&T approves Qualcomm’s new 9205 LTE modem for its IoT bands

The cameras on "hundreds of millions" of Android phones could have been hijacked

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