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The Poco F1 was immensely popular. (Source: BBC)

New Poco F2 information could leave expectant fans disappointed

The rumor mill for the Poco F2 grinds on and, this time, it could be bringing some less than favorable news. New information on Pocophone's upcoming device points towards it not being an entirely new device of its own, which could...

Ricci Rox, 23 Jan 2020 09:37

Motorola's Razr reboot will hit the market on February 6. (Source: Motorola)

Moto Razr pre-orders open January 26, ships February 6

Motorola will start taking pre-orders for its eagerly anticipated Motorola Razr phone reboot. One of the hit flip phones in the mid-2000s, the Razr has been reborn with a foldable pOLED display and is among the more affordable mod...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Jan 2020 09:36

The Axon 10s Pro 5G may look a lot like this. (Source: ZTE)

The Snapdragon 865-powered Axon 10s Pro may be close to launch

ZTE's next flagship, the Axon 10s Pro, may be revealed in full soon. It has passed through testing by the Wi-Fi Alliance and TENAA, which confirms its premium 5G status. However, besides its updated chipset, it appears to have the...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Jan 2020 19:34

The Motorola One series may have a new addition soon. (Source: Notebookcheck)

A new Motorola phone with the code-name Blackjack and a 5000mAh battery breaks cover in new leak

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has just cleared its first Motorola phone of the year. Its product data shows that it has a new model number (XT2055-2) and code-name (Blackjack). The device also has a markedly large ba...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Jan 2020 18:52

The Redmi K30 Pro will probably resemble its non-Pro sibling. (Image source: Xiaomi via Trusted Reviews)

Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro appears on Geekbench powered by a Snapdragon 865 and 8 GB of RAM

Xiaomi might be gearing up to release the Mi 10 series for the time being, but the company more than likely has the Redmi K30 Pro in the works too. The device has now posted results on Geekbench, which suggests that it will come w...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2020 15:27

The Huawei P40 Pro, or is it an unreleased Oppo Reno 3 Pro? (Image source: Weibo)

Huawei P40 Pro reportedly spotted on a South Korean subway

Is this the Huawei P40 Pro? Some people certainly think so, but there are conflicting reports. Huawei devices leaking on subways is not that unusual, at any rate.

Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2020 15:20

Wine 5.0 now available for download, source code also up for grabs (Source: WineHQ)

Wine 5.0 now available for all supported operating systems

The version labeled 5.0 of the popular open-source software compatibility layer known as Wine has just surfaced as both source code and binary for multiple operating systems, including Android, macOS, and various Linux distros. Th...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Jan 2020 15:05

Samsung has skipped an S11-named model and gone straight to the Galaxy S20. (Image source: @OnLeaks)

Possible Samsung Galaxy S20 range and Galaxy Z Flip prices and official sales date revealed

Alleged European prices for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, S20+ 5G, S20 Ultra 5G, and Galaxy Flip Z have been shared online, along with the expected sales date for the Galaxy S20 smartphone range. While Galaxy fans may have t...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jan 2020 03:45

The Mate 20 Pro has already received Android 10. (Source: BGR)

New EMUI 10 global update release schedule for Huawei phones revealed

Yet another list has surfaced revealing Huawei's plans for its global EMUI 10 rollout. A total of twenty-two phones are billed to receive the update, with Kirin 980-powered devices like the Mate 20 Pro and P30 Pro leading the way.

Ricci Rox, 22 Jan 2020 00:34

The Nokia 2.3 can now be ordered in the United States

HMD Global has announced that the Nokia 2.3 is now available on the US market, starting with pre-sales at Best Buy. This device has a 6.2-inch screen and a polycarbonate build. Its price definitely puts it in the budget category; ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Jan 2020 22:58

Google's new Activity Bubbles tool. (Source: Google)

Spend too much time on your phone? Google has new apps to fix that

Phone addiction or dependency is becoming an increasingly prevalent problem in the developed world. Google has set up its Creative Lab for users who want to address this. Its latest experiments consist of 3 apps which may act as d...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Jan 2020 22:29

The Galaxy Note 10 Lite has a 3.5mm jack, but the Note 20 might not. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 may not have a headphone jack

A new patent reportedly accepted by an Indian authority may kick off speculation about the Note 10's successor. It shows a case design with a cut-out that matches the usual placement of an S Pen, and that suggests a rear-camera mo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Jan 2020 19:40

Biometrics were more of a thing back in the Exynos 8895's day. (Source: Samsung)

A hugely dubious leak alleges the Pixel 4a will rock an old Exynos SoC

A new leak posted to the Geekbench 5 database purports to spill some of the upcoming Google Pixel 4a's specs. However, this "leak" is particularly unreliable, not the least as it makes the bold claim that the OEM will switch from ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Jan 2020 19:03

The Mecool M8S Plus W is touted as a budget-friendly TV streaming solution. (Source: AliExpress)

Most affordable mini PC in the world runs on Android, costs $15

For only $15 you get a compact mini PC powered by a quad-core Amlogic S905W ARM-based processor that can handle 4K HDR decoding, which is coupled with 1 GB of DDR3 RAM and 8 GB storage. The package also includes an HDMI cable and ...

Bogdan Solca, 21 Jan 2020 15:27

The topsy-turvy story of the Pocophone F1 and its journey to Android 10 continues. At the end of last year, the publication of its Android 10 kernel source code suggested that it would not be long before the device received Android 10 builds of MIUI 11. Indeed, Xiaomi has moved all of its other Snapdragon 845-powered handsets onto Android 10 since that kernel source code release. The Pocophone F1 has not received a stable update since November, either. More recently, a Xiaomi representative stated that the device might receive Android 10 by February, which we thought would bring an end to the matter for the time being. However, XDA Developers has now been informed that an Android 10 build has now appeared online. Confusingly, while XDA Developers claims that it is a beta update, the screenshot that we have included below lists it as a stable build. Moreover, we can only find one reference to it on Mi.com, which is unusual. Additionally, we can find no mention of the build on Xiaomi Firmware Updater, a community-run repository that automatically pulls new builds from all MIUI channels every six hours. We do not have a Pocophone F1 to hand to test the build either, so we would treat it with caution for the time being. If you want to install it, then you must flash it with an unlocked bootloader using TWRP. You can download the build, V11.0.4.0.QEJMIXM, from Xiaomi's servers.

Android 10 shows signs of life on the Xiaomi Pocophone F1

Fancy trying out Android 10 on the Pocophone F1 early? Well now, you can courtesy of a new beta build of MIUI 11. The Pocophone F1 is the last of Xiaomi's Snapdragon 845-powered smartphones to receive Android 10, despite having be...

Alex Alderson, 21 Jan 2020 13:40

The Mate 30 Pro. (Source: Expert Reviews)

Huawei Mate 30 Pro: Great cameras but awful speakers?

The Mate 30 Pro packs in incredible hardware, especially in the camera department. For some reason, though, Huawei chose to completely overlook the phone's audio playback capabilities, and DxOMark's review shows it being much wors...

Ricci Rox, 21 Jan 2020 08:03

Qualcomm has announced three new Snapdragon Mobile Platforms for budget users. (Image Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm introduces the Snapdragon 720G, 662, and 460 aimed at 4G markets, becomes the first to support ISRO's NavIC GPS constellation

Qualcomm has revealed three new SoCs for upcoming budget smartphones — the Snapdragon 720G, Snapdragon 662, and the Snapdragon 460. These 4G SoCs come with support for key Wi-Fi 6 features, support for ISRO's NavIC GPS satellite c...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Jan 2020 07:52

Rae Tae-moon has taken over the reigns of Samsung's smartphone division from DJ Koh. (Source: Samsung)

DJ Koh dumped as head of Samsung smartphone division in leadership shake up

Samsung has dumped DJ Koh as head of its mobile division on the eve of the launch of the Galaxy S20. In his place, the Korean tech giant has appointed 20-year company veteran Roh Tae-moon who was the second-in-charge of the divisi...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Jan 2020 06:09

The 'Not Pink' variant of the Pixelbook is now shipping after a lengthy delay sinch launch. (Source: Google)

Google Pixelbook Go now shipping in 'Not Pink' three months after launch

Google’s Pixelbook Go has been on the market for around three months now, but it has only been available in ‘Just Black.’ If you have been waiting patiently for the ‘Not Pink’ variant, it is now finally shipping to customers in th...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Jan 2020 05:46

Terminates apps particularly fast: The realme XT

realme XT: Energy saving isn't everything

Some smartphone manufacturers implement particularly strict energy-saving regulations in their software. This causes apps to be terminated unexpectedly and, in the case of the realme XT, even the GPS functionality suffers, which m...

Mike Wobker, 21 Jan 2020 05:33

A closer look at the poster of the Samsung Galaxy Z. (Image source: Weibo via GSMArena)

Samsung's next foldable leaks ahead of possible Galaxy UNPACKED launch

A new Galaxy foldable smartphone has been slated to arrive next month at Galaxy UNPACKED for a while now, but perhaps not one this ambitious. While previous leaks have shown a clamshell Galaxy foldable, the reality could be all th...

Alex Alderson, 20 Jan 2020 22:27

The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite and Mi A3 receive disappointingly small January update

At the turn of the year, it seemed that Xiaomi would be bringing Android 10 to all its eligible Android One handsets. The Mi A3, A2 and A2 Lite were all due to receive Android 10 this month, but only one has so far. Worse still, t...

Alex Alderson, 20 Jan 2020 22:20

The Galaxy Z Flip might look like this. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

No 108MP camera for the Galaxy Z Flip: new leak

Samsung's next upcoming foldable phone may be called the Galaxy Z Flip. The prolific leaker Ishan Agarwal claims to have uncovered some more of its specs. It will apparently have a main screen measuring 6.7 inches. Furthermore, it...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Jan 2020 21:36

The leaked 44MP punch-hole camera. (Source: Twitter)

A mystery phone rocks a 44MP dual punch-hole camera

A popular tech YouTuber has shown off what he claims to be a phone with an unprecedented 44MP sensor in its dual in-display selfie camera. This device, which is yet to be launched, was not identified in terms of its name, specs or...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Jan 2020 21:01

Realme may launch a cheaper version of its AirPod clones

Realme recently debuted its first pair of TWS earbuds in India. At 3999 INR (or about US$56), they seem a very reasonably-priced AirPod alternative. However, it now seems the OEM has a 2nd variant in the works which may cost even ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Jan 2020 18:14

A look at the rumoured rear-facing camera array of the Galaxy S20 Ultra. (Image source: @BenGeskin & @ishanagarwal24)

Good news about the Galaxy S20 Ultra, Samsung fans

With the next Galaxy UNPACKED event just a few weeks away, information about Samsung's Galaxy 10 successors is shaping up. One of the more divisive elements of the S20 series so far arguably has been its rear camera housing, not l...

Alex Alderson, 20 Jan 2020 14:51

A concept render based on the latest leaks of the Mi 10 Pro 5G. (Image source: @Xiaomishka)

Xiaomi Mi 10 wows in hands-on images

Following a spate of fake renders, supposedly real hands-on images of the Mi 10 have appeared online. Specifically the Mi 10 Pro 5G, the images the device with four rear-facing cameras including a 108 MP sensor, and a punch-hole f...

Alex Alderson, 20 Jan 2020 12:16

A Pixel 4 was caught running Android 11. (Source: CNN)

Google Pixel 4 caught running Android 11 ahead of Developer Preview 1 release

The first developer preview for Android 10 went live in March last year. We expect the same release timeframe for Android 11 this year, and the fact that a Pixel 4 has been found running Android 11 on a benchmark supports that not...

Ricci Rox, 20 Jan 2020 06:31

DxOMark | The Asus ROG Phone 2's cameras are a tad disappointing

The Asus ROG Phone 2 has been hailed for its outstanding hardware. Designed to be a gaming phone, the ROG Phone 2 delivers excellent performance and user experience-enhancing features, but it would seem that its cameras don't quit...

Ricci Rox, 20 Jan 2020 06:27

The possible Nex 3 5G refresh. (Source: TENAA)

Vivo Nex 3: new leaks point to a new 5G version

A new listing on the TENAA regulatory website indicates that the OEM Vivo intends to reboot its Nex 3 flagship with a new version. It has an SoC with a different max clock to that of the phone's original Snapdragon 855+ processor....

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Jan 2020 22:56

The OnePlus 6 that might have been. (Source: OnePlus)

A OnePlus designer shows off what the 6 could have looked like

Hao Ran, a OnePlus employee, has shared one of its designs for its early 2018 flagship. It exchanges the glass rear panel normally found on this phone (the 6) for a more original backing made of wood. This render's non-optical fin...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Jan 2020 22:19

A new Realme leak suggests the brand is about to release its first smartwatch

An Indian electronics authority has approved a new device from Realme described as being part of the "Smart Watches" category. Therefore, it seems this brand is preparing to launch its first wearable of this type in India. If so, ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Jan 2020 21:26

Fitbits were found to detect 'flu at least as well as the CDC in a recent study. (Source: Fitbit)

Fitbit use may be used to help predict flu outbreaks, study finds

A study published in The Lancet has concluded that Fitbit use was associated with significant improvements in a technique used to detect influenza and similar conditions. This is due to the heart rate- and activity-monitoring feat...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Jan 2020 20:58

The Galaxy S20 buyers will be limited to 128 GB of onboard storage on all but the S20 Ultra. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung drastically cuts Galaxy S20 storage options

Yesterday’s full Galaxy S20 spec sheet leak revealed one rude shock for Samsung fans. If you want more than 128 GB of standard storage you will need to pony up for the Galaxy S20 Ultra model which is the only one of the three to o...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Jan 2020 09:14

The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 has a 4,000 mAh battery. (Image source: Poco)

Poco F2 Lite smartphone makes surprise showing in purported live image leak

Some live images of an alleged Poco F2 Lite smartphone have been uploaded in a brief video clip on YouTube. Along with showing off a waterdrop notch on the front for the selfie camera, it seems the Poco F2 Lite might come with a Q...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Jan 2020 03:56

The OPPO Find X may get a successor this year. (Source: OPPO)

The apparently-impending OPPO Find X2 will have a 120Hz QHD+ display

OPPO has reportedly revealed that there will be a Find X2 after all, and that it will launch in the first quarter of 2020 (1Q2020). New leaks posted to Weibo hint that this phone will have a premium display with a class-leading 12...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Jan 2020 21:10

The Nokia 1 series might have a new generation. (Source: Mobigh)

Nokia gets its first phone of 2020 FCC-approved

Nokia has certified a new phone for use in the United States. Based on the specs leaked as a result of this new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) documentation, it may have a relatively small screen - about 5.6 inches at mos...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Jan 2020 20:32

Has LG turned a corner with the LG V50 ThinQ? (Image source: Pocketnow)

LG surprises fans with its latest V50 ThinQ update

LG may still be rolling out Android 9.0 Pie to the LG G6, but the company has already started moving the V50 ThinQ onto Android 10. Better yet, the South Korean company has done so ahead of schedule. Shocked? So are we.

Alex Alderson, 18 Jan 2020 14:30

Galaxy S20 Ultra render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Full Galaxy S20 specs leak highlighting model differentiation

Teenage leakster Ishan Agarwal has managed to get his hands on the complete spec sheet for the upcoming Galaxy S20 series of flagship smartphones from Samsung. Most of the key details have leaked in one form or another, but this i...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Jan 2020 12:34

DxOMark | The Honor V30 Pro is a hard-to-recommend camera beast

The Honor V30 phones were released a few months ago. The V30 Pro, in particular, is notable for being the first non-Huawei phone to sport the huge 40 MP IMX600. That move has paid off sweetly, too, as the phone manages to deliver ...

Ricci Rox, 18 Jan 2020 08:04

WhatsApp will not display ads any time soon. (Source: WhatsApp)

Facebook abandons its "Ads for WhatsApp" plan

Facebook has encountered serious opposition to its intentions to use WhatsApp for ad revenue-building purposes. Now, a new report has indicated that the social media giant has ultimately dropped its efforts to achieve this aim, wh...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Jan 2020 23:09

The Realme 3 Pro is getting an important update. (Source: Realme)

Realme updates the 3 Pro to its new Android 10-based UI

The Realme 3 Pro's latest software update moves it from ColorOS to its OEM's new UI. This OS skin is also based on Android 10. However, it also offers a very different esthetic, as well as potentially improved performance.

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Jan 2020 22:31

The Huawei Mate 30 5G variants. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei insists it did better in the 5G phone market than Samsung in 2019

Huawei has released its performance for 2019 to the Chinese media. It claims it shipped approximately 240 million units in total that year, 6.9 million of which had 5G. For context, Samsung has announced that it shipped about 6.7 ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Jan 2020 20:28

The Pocophone F1, an ignored flagship killer? (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumor | The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 may get Android 10 "by February"

The wait goes on for the Pocophone F1. The device is the last in Xiaomi's Snapdragon 845 arsenal to receive Android 10 builds of MIUI 11, and the company has been cagey about when the device will see Google's latest OS too. Howeve...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jan 2020 19:36

A Mi Mix Alpha-inspired fan render of the Mi 10. (Image source: Unknown - via @Piunikaweb & @xiaomishka)

Nope, this is another fake Xiaomi Mi 10 leak

The latest "leak" doing the rounds about the Xiaomi Mi 10 certainly paints the picture of an exquisite-looking device, but is it real? Despite calls to the contrary, one respected leaker of Xiaomi hardware says no. We are digging ...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jan 2020 18:48

Our best look at a Google Pixel 4a so far. (Image source: @OnLeaks & @91Mobiles)

Do not discount the Pixel 4a XL yet: Probable new Pixel codenames appear in AOSP repository

A Pixel 4a XL may still be in the works, according to XDA Developers. The website claims to have spotted three new codenames in an AOSP repository, which may point to two new devices and potentially a development board.

Alex Alderson, 17 Jan 2020 18:19

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New Poco F2 information could leave expectant fans disappointed

Moto Razr pre-orders open January 26, ships February 6

77% Blackview BV9800 Pro smartphone review: Rugged smartphone with an infrared camera

The Snapdragon 865-powered Axon 10s Pro may be close to launch

A new Motorola phone with the code-name Blackjack and a 5000mAh battery breaks cover in new leak

Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro appears on Geekbench powered by a Snapdragon 865 and 8 GB of RAM

Huawei P40 Pro reportedly spotted on a South Korean subway

Wine 5.0 now available for all supported operating systems

84% Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro Smartphone Review – A Little More

Possible Samsung Galaxy S20 range and Galaxy Z Flip prices and official sales date revealed

New EMUI 10 global update release schedule for Huawei phones revealed

The Nokia 2.3 can now be ordered in the United States

Spend too much time on your phone? Google has new apps to fix that

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 may not have a headphone jack

A hugely dubious leak alleges the Pixel 4a will rock an old Exynos SoC

76% Xiaomi Redmi 8 Smartphone Review: Xiaomi's budget phone sets new standards

Most affordable mini PC in the world runs on Android, costs $15

Android 10 shows signs of life on the Xiaomi Pocophone F1

Huawei Mate 30 Pro: Great cameras but awful speakers?

Qualcomm introduces the Snapdragon 720G, 662, and 460 aimed at 4G markets, becomes the first to support ISRO's NavIC GPS constellation

DJ Koh dumped as head of Samsung smartphone division in leadership shake up

Google Pixelbook Go now shipping in 'Not Pink' three months after launch

realme XT: Energy saving isn't everything

Samsung's next foldable leaks ahead of possible Galaxy UNPACKED launch

The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite and Mi A3 receive disappointingly small January update

No 108MP camera for the Galaxy Z Flip: new leak

A mystery phone rocks a 44MP dual punch-hole camera

Realme may launch a cheaper version of its AirPod clones

Good news about the Galaxy S20 Ultra, Samsung fans

Xiaomi Mi 10 wows in hands-on images

Google Pixel 4 caught running Android 11 ahead of Developer Preview 1 release

DxOMark | The Asus ROG Phone 2's cameras are a tad disappointing

Vivo Nex 3: new leaks point to a new 5G version

A OnePlus designer shows off what the 6 could have looked like

A new Realme leak suggests the brand is about to release its first smartwatch

Fitbit use may be used to help predict flu outbreaks, study finds

Samsung drastically cuts Galaxy S20 storage options

80% realme XT smartphone in review: Good low-light performance

Poco F2 Lite smartphone makes surprise showing in purported live image leak

The apparently-impending OPPO Find X2 will have a 120Hz QHD+ display

Nokia gets its first phone of 2020 FCC-approved

LG surprises fans with its latest V50 ThinQ update

Full Galaxy S20 specs leak highlighting model differentiation

DxOMark | The Honor V30 Pro is a hard-to-recommend camera beast

Facebook abandons its "Ads for WhatsApp" plan

Realme updates the 3 Pro to its new Android 10-based UI

Huawei insists it did better in the 5G phone market than Samsung in 2019

Rumor | The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 may get Android 10 "by February"

Nope, this is another fake Xiaomi Mi 10 leak

Do not discount the Pixel 4a XL yet: Probable new Pixel codenames appear in AOSP repository

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