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Samsung recently unveiled its newest CMOS sensor, the ISOCELL GN1 with a 50 MP resolution, 1/1.3" physical size, and 1.2μm native pixel size. While one could assume that the 108 MP sensors on the Galaxy S20 Ultra and Mi 10 Pro are better, that couldn't be farther from the truth.

According to observations posted by a Redditor, the OnePlus and McLaren brand partnership is no more. Therefore, it seems we are not getting a flagship variant with a distinctive black-and-papaya finish this year. However, the OEM has yet to publicly announce this news itself.

Recent leaks have pointed to the existence of the Samsung Galaxy M01, which, based on this name, may be the cheapest of its line available in 2020. Now, it may have a second variant, thought to be called the M01s on its launch. It may have a MediaTek Helio P22 SoC and run outdated software.

Samsung is reportedly in talks with Chinese display maker BOE to source some panels for its upcoming Galaxy S21 series. The news confirms an earlier report which suggested that at least one device in the series would come with a BOE panel. We can also expect to see the hardware in some of Samsung's upcoming mid-rangers.

A device listed as the ASUS_I003DD has just been spotted on the Geekbench 5 website. As this company's gaming phone's 2nd generation was the I001Dx, it is possible that the 2020 ROG Phone has finally broken cover. This model number has also been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Enjoy is a series of affordable smartphones from Huawei that is now rumored to add a new 5G model to its ranks. Therefore, one might expect it to have the OEM's in-house Kirin 820 chipset. However, leaks point to a MediaTek Dimensity 800 processor instead.

The Meizu 17 and 17 Pro users can now operate their screens at 120Hz, thanks to a firmware update. It also adds more DC dimming options and adds HDR support. The software is rolling out in batches, and will be available to eligible devices in the coming weeks.

It has been reported that Redmi Note 8 smartphones will be receiving the MIUI 12 software update within the next few months. According to a well-known tipster, the Redmi Note 8 Pro could receive MIUI 12 by July with the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T getting the update shortly afterwards, most likely in August.

Tipster @UniverseIce revealed what appear to be official renders of the Vivo X50 Pro, an upcoming midrange smartphone set to feature Samsung's ISOCELL GN1 50 MP camera sensor.

The upcoming Google Pixel 4a and Pixel 5 could be priced at US$349 and US$699, respectively as indicated by a recent Google Opinion Rewards survey. While the Pixel 4a pricing makes it a good alternative to the iPhone SE 2020, it remains to be seen if the "Premium" Google Pixel 5 can withstand the continued onslaught of Android flagship killers or even the upcoming iPhone 12.

The Sony Xperia 1 II looks to be the perfect flagship for some, but three months after it was announced, it still isn't available for purchase. That's about to change, though, as the phone has now been confirmed to go on sale on May 22 in Sony's home Japan.

Realme is currently believed to update its X series with a variant that may sell based on the periscope-lens spec of its rear camera array. A Thai blog has recently claimed to have obtained photos of a real-world unit of this phone, donated by 2 prominent leakers. They may demonstrate that the SuperZoom does in fact live up to its name.

Samsung's latest 50MP camera sensor will reportedly make its debut alongside the upcoming Vivo X50 Pro. The phone is rumored to come with ''gimbal-like stabilization", according to some promo material.

According to a new document reportedly filed with the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO), Sony has invented a phone that has pop-up modules at both its top and bottom edges. These additional parts span the short edges of the main device, and largely function to hide front-firing speakers when not in use.

Xiaomi has just unveiled the global roadmap for MIUI 12. The rollout will begin in June, and the software will make its way to the Redmi K20 and Mi 9 series first. Other devices will get the update later. Additionally, beta builds of MIUI 12 will be available to sideload starting next week.

The 4T is a recent addition to the Honor Play line of smartphones with an HD+ screen and dual rear cameras. It launched at just 1199 yuan (~US$169) on the Chinese market. However, there is now another, even cheaper, variant of this phone out there.

The iQOO Z1 is now up for pre-order in its initial market, China. Unlike this brand's last high-end mobile device, it runs on the refreshed MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ processor. However, the rest of its specs remain very similar to this existing Neo3 - except the Z1 is indeed cheaper.

Featuring a 10.4-inch 2K display, the ViewPad 6 runs on a Kirin 985 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. Available in three colours, the ViewPad 6 has a 7,250 mAh battery and supports pen input.

According to a report accessed by SamMobile, Samsung's Galaxy A series smartphones could feature optical image stabilization (OIS) technology this year.

Our review of the Huawei P smart Pro leaves a lot of questions unanswered. We do really have to wonder why the Chinese manufacturer released, for the second time, a year-old Huawei smartphone in which the only thing that changed was the name.

Realme CEO Madhav Sheth claimed that the brand's latest budget smartphone, the Realme Narzo 10, sold over 70,000 units just two minutes after it was launched. The Mediatek Helio G80 powered device goes head to head with the Redmi Note 9, Vivo U20 and other lower-midrange devices.

OnePlus has now confirmed that it will disable the color filter camera on the OnePlus 8 Pro in an upcoming software update. The company acknowledges the privacy-violating implications of the feature and will work on it further before relaunching it.

The Galaxy S20 Ultra may flaunt some impressive camera hardware but the effectiveness of its 108 MP sensor has been hampered by focusing issues. Reportedly, the Galaxy Note 20+ will also sport that same sensor, but with new hardware to improve focusing.

Huawei is set to launch its next mid-range phone shortly. Details of the Honor X10 have now been revealed, with notable features including the giant-slaying Kirin 820, a 90 Hz display, pop-up camera, and a main camera sensor based on that of the Mate 20 Pro.

The successors to Walmart's Onn range of affordable tablets have arrived as the Onn 8 Tablet Pro and Onn 10.1 Tablet Pro. Both devices run a 2.0 GHz SoC coupled with 2/3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, Android 10, 5MP front and rear cameras, and a USB Type-C port. The base variant starts at $99, while the larger one will set you back by $129.

Available in four sizes, the Sony XH90 series runs on the in-house 4K HDR Processor X1. Supposedly "ready for next-generation consoles", the XH90 will be capable of 4K and 120 FPS gaming.

The LG G7 ThinQ and V50S ThinQ have started receiving their first taste of Android 10. Rolled out to carrier unlocked handsets, the OS upgrades will arrive as OTA downloads.

Things continue to go from bad to worse for Chinese telecoms and smartphone giant Huawei. The US recently extended its ban on the company for another 12 months with some new clauses that also target its ability to use chips that might contain any US-derived software or technology. TSMC looks to be the first to make a move.

The upcoming Redmi 10X with a brand-new MediaTek Dimensity 820 SoC has been delivering some astonishing benchmark scores on AnTuTu. The midrange chip managed a class-leading performance with the aid of its four Cortex-A76 @2.6 GHz cores and four Cortex-A55 @2.0 GHz cores. The Dimensity 820 has also shone in various benchmarks against the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G.

A month ago, YouTube decided to limit Indian mobile users to a maximum of 480p, citing bandwidth constraints. However, with 85 percent of YouTube users residing outside India, completely unaffected, the decision prompts questions about discrimination and equal access to the digital commons.

The iQOO Z1 is currently touted as the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC-powered twin of the Snapdragon 865-driven Neo3 smartphone. A phone with a model number that may belong to the former has surfaced on Geekbench 5. It points to 8GB of RAM and Android 10 for this upcoming device.

The LG V40 had it all: three versatile rear cameras, five cameras in total, an excellent display, and competitive pricing. And yet, it never quite managed to hit the heights attained by its contemporaries; why?

Rumour has it that a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 will underpin the Nokia 6.3, not a Snapdragon 670 or Snapdragon 675 as was previously claimed. Camera details about the upcoming mid-range smartphone have been revealed too ahead of a possible Q3 2020 release.

Realme CEO Madhav Sheth recently confirmed the existence of the Realme Watch and Realme TV. The two products are set to launch in India on May 25th, offering an alternative to the Apple Watch and premium Android smart TVs.

YouTube recently decided to reclassify 720p video as SD quality. Users of the YouTube desktop site and mobile apps will no longer see an "HD" badge next to 720p. While the decision is largely semantic in nature, it underscores how technology has moved on from the original HD standard.

The Google Pixel 4 had a number of significant flaws but the most fatal of all was pricing, as the phones didn't offer value analogous to their launch prices. Things could change with the Pixel 5, however, as a new report claims Google will focus on the essentials with its upcoming flagship.

The Microsoft Surface Duo is on the way and months after Microsoft's teaser, technical specifications of the foldable phone have now been revealed. Notable talking points include the choice of a last-gen SoC and a disappointing battery unit.

Tipster @evleaks recently leaked what appear to be renders for Huawei's upcoming P Smart S budget smartphone. The P Smart S will likely sport the Kirin 710 SoC and has a triple camera array. However, head-to-head with the Redmi Note 9, it just doesn't look like a good deal.

Recently, a new Realme phone this OEM had dubbed "Blade Runner" surfaced in some official leaks. Other rumors pointed to its being called the X50 Pro Player Edition on its launch. Its maker has confirmed that this is the case, and that it will be one of several new devices that will make their debut soon.

A likely MediaTek Dimensity 820 SoC has been spotted on Geekbench in what are believed to be the upcoming Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro smartphones. The midrange processor scored highly enough to easily surpass the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G we have tested and even managed to close in on the aging high-end HiSilicon Kirin 980.

The Huawei Mate X and Mate Xs are incredible pieces of hardware but carry an equally heavy price tag, with the Mate Xs costing almost US$2700. That's a bit too much for the average consumer, though, so Huawei is reportedly working on a more affordable foldable offering that could launch alongside the Mate 40 Pro later this year.

Huawei recently launched its P40 Lite 5G smartphone in European markets. At €399, it goes head to head with Apple's iPhone SE. While the 64 MP quad camera and Kirin 820 are great assets, the lack of Google services continues to be a deal-breaker for Huawei phones.

Samsung recently launched its midrange Galaxy A21S smartphone at an event in London. The device offers a quad camera, Dolby Atmos, and a generous 5000 mAh battery at £179. However, a lower end Exynos 850 SoC tempers expectations.

An upcoming phone called the Motorola XT2073-2 has been certified by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC). According to some leaks, it will be called the One Fusion on its launch. It is thought to have a 4000mAh battery and a possible Plus variant.

The Xiaomi Mi A1 was launched back in 2017 and has received its two promised major OS updates. The phone may never receive an official Android 10 update from Xiaomi, but that doesn't have to be where it ends for Mi A1 owners.

Envision TV AR is a new Android and iOS app designed by Sony to help users reluctant to go outdoors shop for a new big-screen device in any case. It uses the augmented-reality (AR) features of a smartphone to virtually place Sony TVs in any given room. Therefore, the user can "measure" various models for optimal fit and placement according to their available space.

1More has introduced its new Dual Driver ANC Pro Wireless In-Ear Headphones. This new product is not truly wireless, but does improve on its predecessor through the addition of Bluetooth 5.0 and a Wind Noise Resistance mode on top of its active noise cancellation (ANC) spec. The buds are also rated for twice the battery life of their previous generation.

A useful list of all Xiaomi smartphones that currently have Android 10 has been made available. The list includes devices from the new Xiaomi Mi 10 series and from the popular Redmi K30 lineup and Redmi Note family. Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro owners can get in on the act if they are content with a closed beta version.

Specifications and images of the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 smartphone have been released. It appears the hopefully affordable 5G smartphone will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 820 SoC and will feature a 6.57-inch OLED display. The Redmi 10 has even seemingly managed to leave the normally loquacious Xiaomi executive Lu Weibing almost at a loss for words.