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New MS Edge browser logo revelead as Chromium version nears release

Microsoft looks set finally break from its Internet Explorer past with a brand-new stylized e-shaped wave logo. The new look is undoubtedly fresh while just hinting enough at its past for those with a sense of nostalgia, but it is...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Nov 2019 09:39

The Huawei Nova 6 may look like this. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Huawei Nova 6: new leaks point to 5G and dual punch-hole selfie cameras

91Mobiles claims to have heard from a "trusted source" that the next-gen Huawei Nova will have a 5G variant. Furthermore, it will have 2 selfie cameras that are visible through the display, as with that of the Samsung Galaxy S10+....

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Nov 2019 22:33

League of Legends: Wild Rift is the title's non-PC version. (Source: YouTube)

League of Legends is coming to mobile and console

Riot Games has announced that League of Legends is finally getting a version for phones and tablets. This new form of the title is to be called Wild Rift, and is billed as completely optimized and refreshed for its new platform. I...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Nov 2019 18:42

The Xiaomi Mi TV will launch soon. (Source: Weibo)

The Xiaomi Mi TV 5 is shaping up to be a powerful smart screen

Xiaomi has been dropping more spec-related hints as to what the Mi TV 5 will be capable of in the run-up to its launch. According to the OEM, it will be 4K and have 108% of the NTSC color gamut. It will also have a faster processo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Nov 2019 14:28

Oppo's SuperVOOC 2.0 system can fully charge a phone in minutes. (Image source: WhatMobile)

Clips of Oppo Reno Ace being charged will banish ugly memories of overnight charging

Clips of Oppo Reno Ace smartphones being charged have been shared on social media platforms that might astonish those who haven’t yet had the fortune to try out some form of fast-charging feature with a smartphone yet. However, th...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Nov 2019 07:04

The Smartisan Nut Pro 3 is a collaboration with Bytedance, owner of TikTok. (Source: Smartisan)

First smartphone from TikTok maker launched in China

TikTok is one of the most popular smartphone apps among today’s youth globally. Looking to cash in even more on its popularity, the Chinese company behind it Bytedance has partnered with Smartisan to release a TikTok focused smart...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Nov 2019 07:02

The new Aukey Omni-Power range. (Source: Aukey)

Aukey gets up to date with the GaN- and graphene-enhanced Omni-Power fast-charger range

Aukey has unveiled its new Omni-Power series of accessories. The company claims that it integrates various state-of-the-art charging technologies, including a graphene skin, GaN and USB Power Delivery. This line includes new adapt...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Nov 2019 23:46

WhatsApp has a new privacy feature. (Source: WhatsApp)

WhatsApp implements its fingerprint unlocking feature on Android

WhatsApp has been working on fingerprint-based authentication for its Android app. Now, an update has added this ability to its stable version. However, a user will still be able to answer calls through the service even if the new...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Nov 2019 22:53

The Motorola Razr's refresh may have been spoiled in detail. (Source: Mobielkopen)

The foldable Motorola Razr gets alleged new live image leaks

The respected Twitter leaker Evan Blass has kicked off a new round of Motorola Razr spoilers. They consist of new images that show how the new flexible-display device will look when open and closed. Blass also now asserts that its...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Nov 2019 21:48

Does Q4 2019 mark a fresh start for LG and OS updates? (Image source: LG)

LG releases its update schedule for Q4 2019, but the V50 ThinQ, V40 ThinQ and G7 ThinQ have not made the cut

LG V50 ThinQ, V40 ThinQ and G7 ThinQ owners will need to wait until next year to see Android 10 running on their devices. LG will only be updating the G8 ThinQ to Google's latest OS before the year is out, while some other handset...

Alex Alderson, 01 Nov 2019 20:22

Motorola Moto E6 Plus

75% Motorola Moto E6 Plus Smartphone Review: The battery rocks, but the performance sucks

Replaceable. The Moto E6 Plus follows on from the midrange One Vision, One Action and One Zoom, hitting shelves just before Christmas. However, while Motorola aimed the One series at younger audiences, the E6 Plus may appeal to an older crowd thanks to its removable battery. The device must compete with the great battery life of the Moto E5 Plus, but its predecessor did have its shortcomings. Read on to find out whether Motorola has ironed out the kinks with this new handset and what else the Moto E6 Plus has to offer.
Mediatek Helio P22 MT6762 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.10" | 149.7 g

Inge Schwabe, 01 Nov 2019 20:10

Fitbit has agreed to a Google acquisition. (Source: Fitbit)

Fitbit is to be acquired by Google for just over US$2 billion

Google has released a statement on its agreement to buy the wearables company Fitbit at a price of US$2.1 billion. The Mountain View may intend to use this acquisition to boost Wear OS. This deal may see the 2 companies collaborat...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Nov 2019 19:25

OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition Smartphone Review - Flagship with 90 Hz Display

87% OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition Smartphone Review - Flagship with 90 Hz Display

Fancy, fancy. The second cooperation between mobile phone manufacturer and automaker is called OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition and features exclusive features with a special housing, more RAM and a noble protective cover. We will test whether the McLaren Edition is also worthwhile for non-autofans.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 6.67" | 206 g

Florian Schmitt, 01 Nov 2019 11:49

Some Canalys figures on the smartphone market in 3Q2019. (Source: Canalys)

Samsung still leads the global smartphone market in the third quarter of 2019

Canalys and Strategy Analytics have just released their findings for the worldwide smartphone market's third-quarter performance for this year (3Q2019). The 2 groups have reported slightly different sets of statistics. However, th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Oct 2019 23:44

Orbita believes AI assistants can do a lot for healthcare. (Source: Orbita)

New research asserts many adults want smart assistants to help look after their health

Orbita, a company that makes a personal assistant-like AI platform focused on healthcare, has published the results of a study that shows this is what the US adults recruited to it want from their voice-controlled searches. It app...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Oct 2019 18:53

evleaks' "MatePad Pro". (Source: Twitter)

Huawei's next tablet may be a premium device with a punch-hole camera

Evan Blass has posted an image of a new tablet with a punch-hole display and a constant, minimal bezel. As this device is shown with what appears to be an M-Pen, it may pertain to a high-end successor to the Huawei MediaPad M6. Th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Oct 2019 18:21

LG had promised to release Android Pie to the V20 by Q3 2019. (Image source: LG)

Android 9.0 Pie finally breaks cover on the LG V20

Were you losing hope that LG would ever deliver Android 9.0 Pie to the V20? Well, while being a quarter late, the South Korean company has started rolling out the OS upgrade to handsets. The switch to Android 9.0 Pie may not be a ...

Alex Alderson, 31 Oct 2019 17:46

The ASUS ROG Phone will still see Android 9.0 Pie yet. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS backtracks on stance; ASUS ROG Phone to receive Android 9.0 Pie update after all

Contrary to speculation claiming that the device would be left on Android Oreo, ASUS has confirmed that the ROG Phone will still receive Android 9.0 Pie. The company has stated when it will bring the OS upgrade to the ZS600KL too,...

Alex Alderson, 31 Oct 2019 17:38

The SiFive U8-Series cores are faster than ARM's 3-year-old Cortex-A72 cores, though still behind the current Cortex-A76 ones most likely. (Source: SiFive)

SiFive readies U8-Series RISC-V core designs to compete with ARM's Cortex-A72 models

RISC-V processors have come a long way since their inception in 2010. Once thought to be significantly slower than the x86 and ARM counterparts, RISC-V processors like the new U84 from SiFive prove that this architecture is catchi...

Bogdan Solca, 31 Oct 2019 17:08

Your Phone via BLE is no more in the latest Windows 10 preview. (Source: The Verge)

Microsoft limits Your Phone screen mirroring compatibility in the latest Insider Preview build

The Your Phone app in Windows 10 has acted to effectively mimic iPhone syncing on Mac, but for Android devices. It has also allowed users with these devices to mirror their phone screens on PCs via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Howe...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Oct 2019 16:21

SiriusXM content will become playable on Google Nest products soon. (Source: SiriusXM)

The Google Assistant will start integrating SiriusXM soon

Google and SiriusXM have partnered in order to enable streaming of the latter on smart speakers from the former. In addition, the content provider's subscribers will be able to activate and control their channels by asking the Ass...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Oct 2019 15:33

Will the Mate 30 series finally see a more widespread release? (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro pre-orders begin amid a probable wider rollout

Fancy a Huawei Mate 30 or Mate 30 Pro this holiday season? Well, Huawei has started offering pre-orders for both devices and may bring both devices to Europe too. Expect to see the Mate 30 series land in around two weeks.

Alex Alderson, 31 Oct 2019 12:53

The Mi Mix 4 has leaked showing an under-display selfie camera. (Source: Slashleaks)

Mi Mix 4 underdisplay selfie-camera confirmed in live photos

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 could be the first smartphone to market with an under-display selfie camera if leaked photos of the device in the wild are accurate. In fact, based on what is shown in the photos, the Mi Mix 4 might have two un...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 31 Oct 2019 11:54

The Realme X, a community fan-favourite. (Image source: Mobiledevices.ru)

The Realme X is an example of community development done right

Not a fan of ColorOS but like the Realme X? Well, Realme has been actively encouraging community developers to build custom kernels and ROMs for the device. The project has borne fruit after just a month, with there now being many...

Alex Alderson, 31 Oct 2019 11:48

The Samsung Galaxy S10 series is currently comprised of the S10e, S10, and S10+. (Image source: Samsung)

Rumored Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite makes light work of all the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 devices in Geekbench multi-core test

A Geekbench record for a “samsung SM-G770F” has been spotted that handily reveals a few details about the mystery smartphone. Some believe this particular device could end up being the Galaxy S10 Lite, which would likely feature a...

Daniel R Deakin, 31 Oct 2019 04:20

The SHIELD TV Pro and its remote. (Source: The Verge)

The new SHIELD TV remote has a Netflix-branded button, but it can be re-assigned or disabled

The new NVIDIA SHIELD TV and TV Pro have been released, and they come with an interestingly-shaped new remote. The manufacturer has partnered with Netflix to include a button that summons this app directly on it. However, Reddit u...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Oct 2019 21:43

All ADB use might be wireless one day. (Source: Home Assistant Community)

Google may be working on improved wireless ADB for a future version of Android

The Android Debug Bridge (ADB) is an almost mandatory tool for developers, as well as those who simply like to modify their non-Apple phones in any kind of advanced way. It is traditionally dependent on wired connections, however....

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Oct 2019 21:09

The Mi CC9 Pro. (Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi teases the Mi CC9 Pro with a 50x zoom demo

The CC9 Pro is Xiaomi's upcoming penta-camera phone to be launched in November 2019. The device includes a number of impressive attributes in this extensive image-sensor collection. The OEM has showcased one of them - 50x digital ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Oct 2019 20:10

Image via Nintendo

Mario Kart Tour finishes first month with 123.9 million downloads

Super Mario Kart is off to a phenomenal start. The mobile racing game hit 123.9 million downloads in its first month on the market, making it the most downloaded Nintendo smartphone game in its first month. However, total revenue ...

Sam Medley, 30 Oct 2019 16:08

The Pocophone F1 has started receiving MIUI 11, but not the Android 10 version. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 receives an underwhelming MIUI 11 update

The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 is one of the first smartphones to receive MIUI 11, but owners may be slightly confused over the version that they have received. While flagship handsets like the Mi 8, Mi Mix 2s and Mi Mix 3 are receiving ...

Alex Alderson, 30 Oct 2019 14:52

The Apple TV app is now rolling out to the latest Android TVs from Sony. (Source: Apple)

Apple TV app now surfacing on Sony Android TVs [Update]

Sony has joined the ranks of Samsung in offering the Apple TV app on its smart TVs. Users who own some of the newer models have noted that the latest firmware update introduces the Apple TV app to the collection of preinstalled ap...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Oct 2019 10:33

Samsung shows off clamshell-styled foldable phone concept

Samsung shows off clamshell-styled foldable phone concept

At Samsung's developer conference, the Korean colossus showed off a new foldable form factor concept. The concept video showed a foldable display that opened vertically, just like a classic flip phone. This design seems to be gain...

Sam Medley, 30 Oct 2019 03:53

Image via Moto360.com

A new Moto 360 smartwatch is coming, but not from Motorola

A new Moto 360 smartwatch was unveiled today, but it won't be made by Motorola. Rather, a company called eBuyNow has purchased the rights to the Moto 360 brand and will manufacture the new smartwatch. The Moto 360 3rd generation w...

Sam Medley, 30 Oct 2019 03:33

A render based on Essential's new patent. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Essential allegedly files an under-display camera patent

It seems Essential Products truly has no plans to go away yet. A recent patent apparently filed in this company's name has been discovered. This claim is for its take on the under-display selfie camera.

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Oct 2019 23:13

Image via Razer

Razer's Junglecat controller turns your Android phone into a Switch

The Razer Junglecat is an Android Bluetooth controller that attaches two thumbsticks to either side of a gamer's phone. However, this orientation is only compatible with a handful of devices. The Junglecat can be used as a standal...

Sam Medley, 29 Oct 2019 20:17

The next Snapdragon Wear processor may be one to take more seriously. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm's next-gen smartwatch SoC is now rumored to be called the Snapdragon Wear 3300

A leak from earlier in 2019 suggested that the next processor designed for Wear OS devices would be based on the Snapdragon 429, an SoC that features in low-end phones and tablets. It was hypothesized to be called the Wear 2700. H...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Oct 2019 18:04

The CCMI may finally get RCS on phones in the US. (Source: Pixabay)

The US' "big 4" carriers announce a joint initiative to finally get RCS on more phones

The Rich Communications Service (RCS) standard has been touted as the ultimate messaging platform for some time. Unfortunately, its implementation and adoption worldwide could be described as sluggish at best. Therefore, Verizon, ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Oct 2019 17:24

A fan-made render of the Mi Note 10 series. (Image source: Techdroider via Xiaomiadictos.com)

Opinion | The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 & Mi Note 10 Pro could be the power user's smartphones of choice

While Xiaomi has announced that the Mi Note 10 is arriving and that it will feature a 108 MP primary rear-facing camera, the Chinese company has been quiet on other specs. However, leaked specifications from a renowned tipster sug...

Alex Alderson, 29 Oct 2019 14:52

Fitbit could be set to join the Alphabet stable of brands. (Source: Fitbit)

Rumor: Alphabet in talks to acquire Fitbit

Google’s parent company Alphabet is said to be deep in negotiations to buy fitness wearables company Fitbit. Fitbit had indicated late last month that it was interested in a sale of the company and it looks like it might likely en...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Oct 2019 10:26

The Galaxy S10+. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

New Samsung Galaxy S11 leak touts huge performance improvements over the S10

The rumor mill for the Samsung Galaxy S11 phones is starting to pick up, and code in the One UI 2.0 beta has revealed a few major details of the devices. They will be powered by the Exynos 9830 and Snapdragon 865, depending on reg...

Ricci Rox, 29 Oct 2019 08:29

The Mi Note 10 is coming. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi officially announces the Mi Note 10 with five cameras and a 108 MP shooter

Now there are two of them. Just yesterday, we received word of the Mi CC9 Pro, with the upcoming phone confirmed to sport five rear cameras, one of which will be a 108 MP sensor. Xiaomi has now announced yet another device, the Mi...

Ricci Rox, 29 Oct 2019 08:27

Such great hardware. (Source: Mashable)

Peak disappointment: New OTA update will leave Sprint LG V40 users fuming

If you're a user of the Sprint model LG V40 who's been expecting the Pie update...well, look away; today's just not your day. A new OTA update is now rolling out to the last-gen flagship but therein lies disappointment, despair, a...

Ricci Rox, 28 Oct 2019 20:53

Early Galaxy S11 renders. (Source: PhoneArena)

Get ready for the incoming flood of juicy Samsung Galaxy S11 leaks

We're less than four months away from the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S11 phones. According to popular leakster Ice Universe, all major design and hardware elements of the phones have now been finalized, and that puts us bang rig...

Ricci Rox, 28 Oct 2019 20:52

The Realme 5 Pro. (Source: Realme)

The Realme 5 Pro gets upgraded with wide-angle video and an October 2019 security patch

The Realme 5 Pro is a cost-effective Android phone released in 2019. Its latest software update adds the ability to shoot video in wide-angle mode. This upgrade also raises the 5 Pro's security patch level to 5 October 2019, altho...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Oct 2019 20:07

The new SHIELD TV and TV Pro. (Source: NVIDIA)

The 2019 NVIDIA SHIELD TV and SHIELD TV Pro are now live

NVIDIA now stocks the new Pro and non-Pro variants of the SHIELD TV on its official site. As projected, the latter is a 4K streaming stick with HDR 10. Both new Android 9.0 devices support Dolby Audio, can access GeForce NOW and h...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Oct 2019 16:39

The Mi Watch may look like this. (Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi's Mi Watch and next-gen Mi TV are now set for launch in November 2019

The "Mi Watch" is the likely name of Xiaomi's next wearable. The OEM has indicated that it is to be released on November 5, 2019, alongside the Mi TV 5 and Mi CC9 Pro. This new product is also projected to be a Wear OS device.

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Oct 2019 15:37

Google Play Music hits five billion downloads (Source: Own)

Google Play Music hits five billion downloads

Although it can also be used on iOS-powered devices, Google Play Music has just hit an impressive milestone with the help of its Android users alone — no less than five billion downloads. This music streaming service is available ...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Oct 2019 15:16

Image via Geekbench

LG G Pad 5 Android tablet appears on Geekbench, uses three-year-old Snapdragon 821

The LG G Pad 5 appeared on Geekbench yesterday, but the scores suggest old silicon. The Geekbench post lists a quad-core Qualcomm CPU clocked at 2.19 GHz, suggesting the Snapdragon 821 speculated by earlier rumors. The scores are ...

Sam Medley, 28 Oct 2019 14:53

Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ get new firmware late October 2019

Samsung Galaxy S10 gets slow-motion mode for the front camera, still stuck on Pie

The latest software update for the Galaxy S10 series comes with slow-motion video capabilities for the front camera, improved fingerprint recognition, Auto Hotspot, and a few minor changes. In China, these handsets have already st...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Oct 2019 12:55

The Mi CC9 Pro. (Source: Mukul Sharma)

Mi CC9 Pro: This is Xiaomi's new camera beast with 5x optical zoom, a 108 MP sensor, and five rear cameras

There have multiple reports of an upcoming Xiaomi device with a 108 MP camera and 5x optical zoom. Well, that device is here now. The just-confirmed Mi CC9 Pro features a whopping five rear cameras and promises to be an affordable...

Ricci Rox, 28 Oct 2019 11:01

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