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The Galaxy Fold. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung is to release the Galaxy Fold in Taiwan soon

Samsung reportedly plans to release its first-gen foldable phone to the Taiwanese market soon. It is slated to do so in January 2020, and is said to cost well over US$2000 in this new region. The device already features on the OEM...
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Dec 2019 19:33
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
Sony's tiny image sensors are one of the company's biggest assets. (Image via Sony)

Sony's imaging business is booming, cannot keep up with demand

Sony's image sensor business is in high demand. Even running its factories 24/7 cannot keep up with demand. Sony's semiconductor business expects to generate over US $9 billion in revenue this year, about $8.15 billion of which co...
Sam Medley, 26 Dec 2019 18:21
Image via Counterpoint

Apple's iPhone XR outsold every other smartphone each quarter since launch

The iPhone XR topped global sales charts in the third quarter of 2016, marking its fourth consecutive quarter at the top, according to Counterpoint Research. Other entrants in the top 10 global sales charts for 2019Q3 include Sams...
Sam Medley, 26 Dec 2019 16:48
The LG V50. (Source: LG)

LG V60 touted for MWC 2020 launch, second screen in tow

The LG V50 ThinQ 5G was unveiled back in February and its successor is billed to come exactly a year after. Going by a new report, the LG V60 ThinQ will be announced at MWC 2020, and it will feature a second screen with an upgrade...
Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2019 10:21
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 ROG Phone series has had a good 2nd year. (Source: Marketphones)

Asus sends the ROG Phone II to Android developers

It's a happy holiday indeed for some kernel- and custom ROM-developers out there. Their Xmas packages for this year reportedly contain an Asus ROG Phone II. The OEM has done so to try and unleash the potential of Android on this p...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Dec 2019 13:33
The Galaxy Fold is finally starting to receive Samsung DeX functionality. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung finally adds DeX support to Galaxy Fold with November security patch

Samsung has given Galaxy Fold users a small Christmas present with its second significant update for the device since it went on sale a couple of months ago. It raised the security patch level to November while also adding Samsung...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Dec 2019 10:37
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
MIUI finally incorporates its own EQ. (Source: XDA)

Xiaomi may be working on an inbuilt equalizer for MIUI 11

MIUI is Xiaomi's custom skin for Android, and incorporates a default audio app called MiSound. This may be handy; however, it has historically lacked an equalizer (or EQ) to adjust music playback to taste or genre. However, develo...
Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Dec 2019 18:59
Renders of the Samsung Galaxy S11. (Source: XEETECHCARE)

The Samsung Galaxy S11 could actually be the Galaxy S20

Samsung is billed to release the Galaxy S11 phones in February. The problem with that, however, is that there's a chance we won't be getting the S11, as a new tip touts a Huawei-esque naming scheme switch that will see the phones ...
Ricci Rox, 24 Dec 2019 11:48
The Samsung Galaxy S10+. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

The US unlocked Galaxy S10 line is now receiving the Android 10 update

A week after the carrier models received the stable One UI 2.0 update, unlocked models of the Samsung Galaxy S10e, S10, and S10+ in the US are now also getting the One UI 2.0 OTA.
Ricci Rox, 24 Dec 2019 10:29
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
Android 10 awaits for the Xiaomi Pocophone F1. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Android 10 nears for the Xiaomi Pocophone F1

The Pocophone F1 received MIUI 11 in October, but remains stuck on Android 9.0 Pie builds of Xiaomi's OS. While some people are seemingly getting more frustrated at the time it has taken for Xiaomi to bring Android 10 to its forme...
Alex Alderson, 23 Dec 2019 12:17
The Galaxy Buds+ are said to look similar to the current model. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Galaxy Buds+ with active noise-cancelling and larger batteries coming soon

Samsung’s rumored Apple Airpods Pro competitor looks like it is nearing release. Regulatory filings for the new headphones have hit the FCC and reveal, among other things, that they will pick up larger batteries.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Dec 2019 04:05
Huawei's new alleged flip-phone patent. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Huawei may have patented a triple flip-camera phone

Earlier, a patent apparently filed by Huawei showed a phone with a flip-camera module along the lines of the Asus ZenFone 6. Now, a new document along the same lines has been found. This one, like the Samsung Galaxy A80, has tripl...
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Dec 2019 20:34
The cast icon in the YouTube app may lead to new options soon. (Source: Google)

YouTube on smart TVs to gain voice-control support

YouTube has developed a panel of controls that come into effect when it is being used on a smart TV or Chromecast-enabled device. Now, it may have also added voice commands and new remote-style buttons in this menu. They have been...
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Dec 2019 20:06
OPPO believes the 5G era has begun in earnest. (Source: EE)

50 carriers worldwide have 5G services by now

50 carriers in 27 different locations had set up 5G networks by October 2019, whereas over 300 others in about 109 additional markets may be preparing to do so. This is in accordance with some of the latest research on 5G deployme...
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Dec 2019 19:08
High-End Smartphone Camera Comparison: The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 vs Google Pixel 4 vs OnePlus 7T Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Huawei Mate 30 Pro

High-End Smartphone Camera Comparison: DxOMark for smartphones is just not relevant for everyday life

Software makes the difference. We analyze the camera quality of the current smartphone elite. The Google Pixel 4, Huawei Mate 30 Pro, OnePlus 7T Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ are all fantastic smartphones, as is the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 with its 108 MP primary rear-facing camera. Read on to discover the differences in camera quality between these five smartphones in this extensive camera comparison.
Marcus Herbrich, 22 Dec 2019 02:54
The Realme X2 Pro's Master Edition is also coming to India soon. (Source: XDA)

The Realme X2 Pro's 6GB SKU is coming to India

Realme launched the X2 Pro in India recently. It was made available in its 8 and 12GB RAM variants, although there is also a 6GB version that some fans of the OEM in this country may also have liked. Now, this option is to be rele...
Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Dec 2019 19:43
The Asus ZenFone 6/6z. (Source: GSMArena)

Asus' latest update for the ZenFone 6/6z has the November 2019 security patch

Asus has pushed a new software update to the ZenFone 6. It contains an updated security patch level - albeit only up to November 2019 - as well as some new UI tweaks and bug fixes. It is intended for the global and Indian (or 6z) ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Dec 2019 17:23
Image via Typhoon Studios

Google acquires indie game developer Typhoon to bolster Stadia

Google announced yesterday that it has acquired Typhoon, an independent game developer. Typhoon's first game, Journey to the Savage Planet, is due out January 28, 2020. While Google has not given much detail surrounding the acquis...
Sam Medley, 21 Dec 2019 05:29
Gigaset GS290 Review - Good smartphone with small weaknesses

76% Gigaset GS290 Review - Good smartphone with small weaknesses

Greta‘s smartphone? The Gigaset GS290 boasts a generous amount of memory, a large battery, dual camera and wireless charging. On top of that, there's a satisfaction guarantee and a clear ecological conscience. You can find out if the mix is right in the test.
Mediatek Helio P23 MT6763V | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | 6.30" | 190 g
Daniel Schmidt, 21 Dec 2019 04:21
The Snapdragon 765 may be a killer mid-range SoC. (Image via Android Next)

Mysterious listing on Geekbench could be the Snapdragon 765

A new listing in Geekbench 5's database shows benchmark results for what may be the Snapdragon 765. The SoC in the listing looks similar to the CPU of the upcoming Oppo Reno 3 Pro, which will use the 765. If these listings are leg...
Sam Medley, 21 Dec 2019 04:16
The new Motorola Razr. (Source: XDA)

Motorola postpones the Razr launch and pre-order events

Motorola had planned to open Razr 2019 pre-orders in the United States on December 26, 2019. However, the OEM has now pushed this event, as well as its subsequent launch, back to an unspecified date. This is said to be due to unex...
Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Dec 2019 20:59
OnePlus has opened its OneSRC. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus opens its own paid security-incident bounty program

The OnePlus Security Response Center (or OneSRC) is this OEM's first bug-bounty initiative. It offers cash incentives (in USD) to report deficiencies in its own software. They start from US$50, but go into 3 to 4 figures for the m...
Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Dec 2019 20:27
The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro can finally now stream Amazon Prime Video in HD. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro receive a surprising update

Unable to stream Amazon Prime in HD since their release earlier this year, the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro are no longer stuck in the mire of standard definition. While Xiaomi stated in October that it was working to address the issue, ...
Alex Alderson, 20 Dec 2019 20:05
Disappointed by the Redmi K30? Well, the K30 Pro does not look much better. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Disappointed by the Redmi K30? Well, the K30 Pro does not look much better

Were you disappointed by the Redmi K30? Well, if you were after a more powerful SoC and more RAM, then the K30 Pro will probably do nicely for you. However, if you were holding out for a better screen or improved cameras, then the...
Alex Alderson, 20 Dec 2019 20:00
Android 10 edges nearer for the Galaxy S9 as Samsung releases new beta. (Image source: PCWorld)

Android 10 edges nearer for the Samsung Galaxy S9 as One UI 2.0 enters its third beta

The new build, which contains the January 1, 2020, security patch, brings Android 10 one step closer for Samsung's soon to be two-generations old flagship. The third One UI 2.0 beta should be rolling out to enrolled handsets globa...
Alex Alderson, 20 Dec 2019 18:30
The Mate Xs is debuted on stage. (Source: XDA)

Huawei Mate Xs: a refreshed foldable destined for an upgraded hinge, screen and MWC 2020

Huawei's CEO, Yu Chengdong, has revealed that the upcoming Mate Xs device will have a more robust display compared to the original foldable phone. It is also slated to have a new hinge with an improved design. This Kirin 990 devic...
Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Dec 2019 16:37
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
LG K50S

76% LG K50S Smartphone Review - Now with three cameras

Would you like a little bit more? The LG K50S is not far behind its predecessor in terms of time, brings a camera more and a larger battery, but still has a major weakness. Whether the smartphone still gets a purchase recommendation, you can find out in the test.
Mediatek Helio P22 MT6762 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.50" | 194 g
Florian Schmitt, 20 Dec 2019 15:24
Xiaomi Mi Note 10

83% Xiaomi Mi Note 10 smartphone review – Cheap camera king

Megapixel overload. Huge battery, huge number of megapixels in the camera, huge wattage on the charger. With the Xiaomi Mi Note 10, there are several superlatives, but you have to take a slight step back when it comes to the processor performance. Our detailed review reveals whether a purchase is worthwhile.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | 6.47" | 208 g
Florian Schmitt, 20 Dec 2019 01:25
The OnePlus 6 and 6T have received a flurry of updates recently. (Image source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 6 and 6T receive display notch hiding feature and other fixes in latest stable and beta builds

OnePlus took its time on finalising the Android 10 update for the OnePlus 6 and 6T, having pulled the initial Oxygen OS 10 build for both handsets because of various bugs. However, the company has now raced ahead with issuing a fr...
Alex Alderson, 19 Dec 2019 22:18
Render of the Galaxy S11. (Source: OnLeaks)

The Samsung Galaxy S11 phones are set to deliver game-changing zoom abilities

Every new leak only serves to confirm that Samsung will offer unrivaled camera performance on its upcoming Galaxy S11 phones. According to a new report, the Galaxy S11 line will feature a high-res sensor—48 MP at least—as its tele...
Ricci Rox, 19 Dec 2019 21:24
The Vivo X30 series. (Source: GSMArena)

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
A classic example of Samsung's XCover phones. (Source: DHGate)

Samsung may release a new XCover series phone soon

Samsung has reportedly put a device called the SM-G715FN/DS through FCC testing, suggesting that it will be released soon. Some leaks allege that this phone will be marketed as the XCover Pro, thus resurrecting the OEM's line of t...
Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Dec 2019 19:16
A smartphone is more than just its cameras, even if they are exceptionally large ones. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Huawei Mate 30 Pro: The forgotten and imperfect flagship

One of Huawei's primary aims with the Mate 30 Pro is to revolutionise videography among smartphones. While the largest camera sensor in any smartphone may help the Mate 30 Pro achieve this, Huawei's latest flagship may not be the ...
Alex Alderson, 19 Dec 2019 19:10
Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Edition (2019) Review - One tablet for all cases

77% Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Edition (2019) Review - One tablet for all cases

Well packed. The Kids Edition of the Fire HD 10 tablet is not different from the standard Fire tablet in terms of hardware. Instead, Amazon puts a thick bumper in the box, gives a year of FreeTime Unlimited and rounds it off with an extended warranty.
Mediatek MT8183 | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | 10.10" | 778 g
Daniel Schmidt, 19 Dec 2019 15:05
The Galaxy Note 10 Lite: A half-way house between the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S11 series? (Image source: Pocket Lint)

The Galaxy Note 10 Lite could be Samsung's new midrange colossus, as official photos appear online

Roland Quandt of WinFuture has all but confirmed the existence of the Galaxy Note 10 Lite, having published a slew of marketing pictures of the device. They confirm that Samsung has taken inspiration from the Galaxy S10e in design...
Alex Alderson, 19 Dec 2019 13:46
The Redmi 8. (Source: XDA-Developers)

Redmi 9 leak touts a MediaTek processor and an early 2020 launch

Xiaomi's Redmi line is one of the most successful smartphone series right now, with the Redmi Note 7 phones having sold over 20 million units. The company released the Redmi 8 back in August and is set to follow it up in early 202...
Ricci Rox, 19 Dec 2019 12:19
Purported live image of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S11. (Source: Ice Universe)

Are these the first live images of the Samsung Galaxy S11?

About two months away from the launch of the Galaxy S11 phones, we're yet to get concrete, live images of the flagships. Things may have changed, though, as a new leak shows what appears to be live images of the Galaxy S11, albeit...
Ricci Rox, 19 Dec 2019 12:17
LG K40S

74% LG K40S Smartphone Review – With true dual camera

More modern and more battery. The LG K40S, the successor to the LG K40, has fewer screen edges and significantly more battery capacity. In addition, it's even a bit cheaper, but there's no progress in terms of performance. You'll find out whether it's still worth buying in the test.
Mediatek Helio P22 MT6762 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.10" | 173 g
Florian Schmitt, 19 Dec 2019 10:44
The Redmi Note 7 will receive its Android update 10 soon. (Source: Xiaomi)

A proper Android 10 update is heading to the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro

The Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro received the MIUI 11 update a while ago but it was an Android Pie-based build. Users of the phones can rest easy, though, as they're on course to receive a proper Android 10 update in the near futur...
Ricci Rox, 18 Dec 2019 23:11
The ISOCELL Bright HM1 is proper massive. (Source: Xiaomi)

Details of the massive 108 MP camera touted for the Samsung Galaxy S11+ revealed

The Samsung Galaxy S11 phones are two months away from launch at this point. The S11+ will feature a massive 108 MP camera and more details of the CMOS sensor, the ISOCELL Bright HM1, have now been revealed.
Ricci Rox, 18 Dec 2019 23:09
OPPO's Reno3 reservations page. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO Reno3 series: new leak reveals up to 12GB of RAM, FHD+ screens and performance details

The OPPO Reno3 and 3 Pro have shown up as a set of results on the Master Lu benchmark. They show that the Snapdragon 765G may be slightly better than the MediaTek Dimensity 1000L SoC. In addition, it appears the Reno3 has a 12GB R...
Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Dec 2019 22:06
The Wearbuds will be at Aipower's CES 2020 booth. (Source: Aipower)

Aipower is going to CES 2020, bringing its innovative Wearbuds and more

Aipower is a start-up that had great success in its crowdfunding endeavors for its Wearbuds product. This is a type of fitness band that also houses a pair of truly wireless (or TWS) earbuds. They will be on show at CES 2020, alon...
Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Dec 2019 20:32
EMUI 10 arrives on 16 new devices. (Image source: Huawei)

Updates galore: Huawei updates 16 new devices to EMUI 10

Huawei is bringing Android 10 to a multitude of new devices in the latest phase of its EMUI 10 roll out. The list of eligible devices extends beyond recent flagships too.
Alex Alderson, 18 Dec 2019 17:11
Pokémon Go 0.163.0 (1.129 on iOS) introduces a host of updates and changes. (Image source: u/lewymd)

Niantic overhauls buddy system in Pokémon Go, adds multiplayer AR too

Pokémon Go is heading into its fourth year with an overhaul of its buddy system. New updates for Android and iOS versions of the game introduce multiplayer AR too, among other changes and fixes.
Alex Alderson, 18 Dec 2019 16:18

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