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The Pixel 4 XL. (Source: BGR)

Oh So Slow: Google Pixel 4 XL shown to be a laggy mess

Artem Russakovskii of Android Police has posted a video showing his Pixel 4 XL taking ages to open the Settings and Spotify apps. Video recording on the phones also appears to be less than stellar, with obvious stutters at the sta...
Ricci Rox, 27 Oct 2019 21:13
The new Apollo Max power bank. (Source: ELECJET)

ELECJET claims that its new graphene-enhanced power bank can charge to full capacity in just 19 minutes

The Apollo Max is a new 10000mAh power bank that, according to its maker ELECJET, integrates the emerging graphene standard as a battery material. This, it is claimed, gives it an "unbeatable charging efficiency of 96%". This new ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Oct 2019 20:46
Redmi has partnered with the Terminator franchise for a special Spanish event. (Source: Redmi)

The new Terminator movie sponsors a special sales event for the Redmi Note 8 Pro in Spain

Redmi has teased a new promotion for the Note 8 Pro that ties in with the movie Terminator: Dark Fate. It will be available via the brand's Spanish division from October 29, 2019, and appears to consist of the offer of an appropri...
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Oct 2019 18:43
Smartwatches are increasingly popular, but could be more secure. (Source: TechRadar)

Nok Nok Labs claims that its new SDK can make smartwatches more secure and better equipped to take over from phones

The consumer-grade security development group Nok Nok Labs has unveiled its new SDK. It asserts that it is the first such app software capable of conferring FIDO-based authentication on smartwatches. This, then, may help users dep...
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Oct 2019 14:34
The Mi A1. (Source: XDA-Developers)

Will the Mi A1 get the Android 10 update? Apparently not

The Xiaomi Mi A1 was released back in 2017 and has already received two major OS updates: Oreo and Pie. Owners of the phone have been curious about their chances of getting the Android 10 and, well, there's bad news for them.
Ricci Rox, 27 Oct 2019 10:33
The Nokia 9. (Source: Ewan Spence)

The Nokia 9.1 PureView has reportedly been delayed, could be DOA

The Nokia 9 PureView was plagued by several launch delays that saw it finally released earlier this year, with an outdated SoC. Its successor, the Nokia 9.1 PureView, has apparently been hit with a similar delay.
Ricci Rox, 27 Oct 2019 10:31
2017's Moto Z2 Force was Motorola's last true flagship. (Source: CNET)

Motorola is working on a proper flagship phone: Finally a true Moto Z2 Force successor?

Motorola hasn't delivered a proper flagship in the last two years. That may be set to change in the near future, however, as a new report claims the company has its sights on a true flagship device that will sit above the sub-prem...
Ricci Rox, 27 Oct 2019 10:30
The Microsoft Surface Duo. (Source: Microsoft)

Upcoming Microsoft Surface Duo touted to feature killer cameras

The foldable market stands at the very peak of the premium smartphone segment, and cameras are a rather important feature in that price bracket. It's no surprise, then, that Microsoft has announced its intent to provide the upcomi...
Ricci Rox, 27 Oct 2019 10:29
The Mi Note 3 was the last device in this particular Xiaomi series. (Image source: Kimovil)

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro confirmed by regulator certifications; expect premium hardware for half the price of a Samsung Galaxy Note 10

A certificate from Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has confirmed the existence of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 device. In a further surprise, the documents also revealed that there will be a Pro ...
Daniel R Deakin, 27 Oct 2019 06:38
Phones with a headphone jack are a dying breed. (Source: Lifewire)

Best smartphones with a 3.5mm headphone jack you can buy in 2019

Phones with a headphone jack are becoming unicorns, especially in the premium segment of the market. After the launch of the Galaxy Note 10 duo, lovers of the 3.5mm jack now have their work cut out for them in the search for impre...
Ricci Rox, 26 Oct 2019 23:50
Novelty cases are the least of a phone's worries at Halloween. (Source: Indie Crafts)

Halloween is one of the scariest times for your phone, new research finds

A recent study by the analyst group Asurion has concluded that being brought along to celebrate Halloween is one of the biggest potential nightmares a smartphone can go through. The risks of damage and other adversity these device...
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Oct 2019 22:24
The iQOO Neo 855 also has a new color option. (Source: GizmoChina)

Vivo makes the Snapdragon 855 version of the iQOO Neo official

As indicated by a number of leaks, the iQOO Neo's late-2019 refresh has launched. The new version is much the same as the old, except for its updated chipset. In addition, this phone has 33 watt (W) fast charging, whereas that of ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Oct 2019 19:45
HTC Desire 19+

77% HTC Desire 19+ Smartphone Review – 2,5 Cameras and Cheeky Design

Blue dot. HTC tries its hand at a smartphone with a large rechargeable battery and even spends a triple camera on the back. For almost 300 Euros this sounds like a fair offer. We take a closer look in the test.
Mediatek Helio P35 MT6765 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.20" | 170 g
Florian Schmitt, 26 Oct 2019 15:48
The OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition. (Source: YouTube)

The OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition is coming to the US after all – with 5G

OnePlus originally introduced the 7T Pro McLaren Edition in the absence of US availability or pricing. However, T-Mobile has just announced that it is to stock this phone in the country. Moreover, this carrier’s version will suppo...
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Oct 2019 14:18
There will now be an ARM-bases successor to the Kirin 990. (Source: HiSilicon)

Huawei and ARM cleared to continue to their technical partnership on Kirin chips

Huawei finally has something to be happy about after months of bad news following its placement on a US government entity list. Although it still isn’t able to include a version of Android using Google services, ARM has now been c...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Oct 2019 08:47
The Asus ZenFone 4 will not see a stable Android Pie update. (Source: CNET)

Asus arrests development for its Zenfone 4 Android Pie update

Asus had included the Zenfone 4 in its plans to update older phones to Android Pie (9.0). However, this device has just been excluded from this schedule. The OEM claims that this will conserve the 4's system integrity and general ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Oct 2019 23:31
Image via Paper Phone

Google's printable Paper Phone aims to provide the smartphone experience without the smartphone

Paper Phone is an app that allows users to select certain features or information from their smartphones and print it on a piece of paper to carry around. Users can select contact information, maps, simple games, guides, and a lis...
Sam Medley, 25 Oct 2019 21:24
There is still life in the OnePlus 3 and 3T yet. (Image source: Android Planet)

The OnePlus 3 and 3T can now be upgraded to Android 10

The OnePlus 3 and 3T may have launched with Android Marshmallow in 2016 and received Android 9.0 Pie earlier this year, but both can now be upgraded to Android 10. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 and 6 GB of RAM, or Snapdragon 821 in ...
Alex Alderson, 25 Oct 2019 19:08
We expect the Galaxy S11 to be powered by the Exynos 9830. (Source: Samsung)

Apparently, the new Exynos 990 will not power the Galaxy S11

Samsung announced a brand new SoC, the Exynos 990, yesterday. The chipset's support for 120 Hz displays and 108 MP cameras may have led the public to believe it would be the SoC powering the Galaxy S11 phones but that will apparen...
Ricci Rox, 25 Oct 2019 18:50
The Google Pixel 4 is currently limited to 4K30 fps video recording. (Source: Google)

New evidence points towards the Pixel 4 phones originally having 4K60 video recording

The Pixel 4 phones have caught a lot of flak for being unable to record 4K video at 60 fps. According to a discovery, however, it would seem that the devices were originally able to do that but the feature ended up not making it t...
Ricci Rox, 25 Oct 2019 18:49
The Huawei Enjoy 10s is now on sale in China. (Source: IndiaShopps)

Huawei releases the Enjoy 10s in China

Huawei's 2019 Enjoy series is marked by its Kirin 710F SoC. Now, a new variant with this same processor has joined its siblings on sale. The Enjoy 10s has a 6.3-inch waterdrop-notched display, and comes in 1 RAM/storage configurat...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Oct 2019 18:32
Not all versions of MIUI 11 are created equal. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi 7 owners awake to a surprising MIUI 11 update

Xiaomi has released a stable build of MIUI 11 for the Redmi 7, but perhaps not the version for which people had hoped. While other devices in the first phase of the MIUI 11 rollout are receiving Android 10-based builds, the Redmi ...
Alex Alderson, 25 Oct 2019 17:23
Gigaset GS190

71% Review Gigaset GS190 Smartphone – Too expensive despite large battery?

Cheap enough? Compared to its predecessor, the Gigaset GS190 offers a much more modern design. However, the manufacturer has also tightened the price screw - can this still justify the level of equipment?
Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 | PowerVR GE8300 | 6.10" | 172 g
Florian Schmitt, 25 Oct 2019 15:21
The RED HYDROGEN One; an ill-fated smartphone? (Image source: MKBHD)

RED dangles a fig leaf for HYDROGEN One owners as it cancels its HYDROGEN smartphone project

Did you buy into the RED HYDROGEN project? Well, founder Jim Jannard has announced that the company is being wound up, effectively canning the HYDROGEN Two. However, there could be some positive news on the horizon for HYDROGEN On...
Alex Alderson, 25 Oct 2019 13:46
Review TP-Link Neffos X20: Cheap smartphone with long battery life

74% Review TP-Link Neffos X20: Cheap smartphone with long battery life

Motley - The Neffos X20 is an inexpensive entry-level smartphone, which is equipped with a large display, a dual camera and a powerful battery. In the test, the phone proves to be a solid representative of its trade and reveals both positive and negative surprises.
Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 | PowerVR GE8300 | 6.26" | 171 g
Daniel Schmidt, 25 Oct 2019 13:43
The Mi Mix 3 can now upgrade to Android 10. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi releases a beta MIUI 11 update to Android 10 for the Mi Mix 3

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 now has an upgrade to MIUI 11, the Chinese company's version of Android 10. The update brings plenty of new features including improved screen casting, a system-wide dark mode and a new gesture mode. Mi Mix 3 o...
Alex Alderson, 25 Oct 2019 13:34
The Xiaomi Mi Note 3 in the heady pre-notch smartphone era. (Image source: PiunikaWeb)

Mi Note 10 packaging spotted: Xiaomi tosses out the rulebook in terms of model numbering

Xiaomi could be preparing to unleash a Mi Note 10 on a practically unsuspecting market soon. An image of alleged packaging material has been shared online, which of course could be fake. However, if it is genuine, then the crafty ...
Daniel R Deakin, 25 Oct 2019 08:26
The Google Pixel 4 has a few not-so-pleasant surprises in store. (Source: Google)

Update | Cheeky Google: The Pixel 4 throttles the display refresh rate based on brightness setting, and you wouldn't even know it

The Google Pixel 4's 90 Hz Smooth Display feature seems to be dependent on the display brightness setting and not on the 'content' as was originally claimed by Google. This was first discovered by a Redditor and subsequently confi...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 25 Oct 2019 08:12
Galaxy Tab S6: Samsung's new tablet flagship for the first time with a dual camera

Galaxy Tab S6: Samsung's new tablet flagship for the first time with a dual camera

As a current flagship tablet, the Samsung Galaxy S6 gets only the best hardware. This includes the Snapdragon 855 high-end SoC as well as at least 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage space. As the first tablet from Samsung, the Gala...
Manuel Masiero, 24 Oct 2019 23:54
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola unveils the Moto G8 Plus, announces new markets for the One Macro

Motorola has launched 3 new Moto-series phones today (October 24, 2019). They include the already well-leaked G8 Plus and G8 Play. The Lenovo-owned brand also unveiled the E6 Play, another variant of the pre-existing E6. It also e...
Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Oct 2019 22:14
The new NVIDIA SHIELD 4K TV streaming stick. (Source: Reddit)

The NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro is likely to launch alongside its new 4K dongle sibling

Recently, Amazon may have accidentally spoiled the launch of the NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro, an upcoming update to the 2017 streaming machine. A new leak indicates that the OEM has indeed prepared a 4K HDR streaming stick as well as the...
Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Oct 2019 21:01
The Mate 30 series ships with Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) than the Google equivalents. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei is selling the Mate 30 Pro by invitation only

Fancy a Huawei Mate 30 or Mate 30 Pro? Well, it looks like you will need to join the back of the queue, as the Chinese company is running an invite-only sale for both devices. You can register your interest now, although this does...
Alex Alderson, 24 Oct 2019 17:47
Pretty render images don't always show the final product

Outdoor smartphone Blackview BV9700 Pro has great weaknesses

While the Asian market has been producing a series of successful smartphone brands in the past few years, we have also come across some manufacturers who prefer to look good rather than do good. Our review of the BV9700 Pro showed...
Mike Wobker, 24 Oct 2019 17:27
The Pixel 4 XL's display has now been confirmed to be supplied by Samsung Display. (Source: iFixit)

iFixit's Pixel 4 XL review shows the flagship's poor repairability, reveals important hardware details

iFixit has now published its Pixel 4 XL teardown, with the new Google phone earning a 4/10 repairability score. The report also reveals some previously unknown details of the phone's hardware, most notable being that of the 90 Hz ...
Ricci Rox, 24 Oct 2019 17:12
The Asus Zenfone 5Z. (Source: CNET)

The Asus Zenfone 5Z is now receiving the Android 10 beta

Asus has now joined the list of OEMs to send out an Android 10 build to their smartphones. The Taiwanese OEM is currently rolling out the Android 10-based ZenUI 6 beta build to users of last year's flagship, the Zenfone 5Z. The Ze...
Ricci Rox, 24 Oct 2019 17:11
LG K50: A good smartphone blighted by two weaknesses (Image source: Notebookcheck)

LG K50: A good budget smartphone blighted by two weaknesses

The LG K50 offers plenty of attractive features for just under €200 (~US$223), including an appealing design and a large display. Its cameras and system performance are on par with its competitors too, but two issues prevent it fr...
Alex Alderson, 24 Oct 2019 16:39
The Mate 30 Pro. (Source: Expert Reviews)

Huawei has already beaten its 2018 smartphone sales record

Huawei has faced more than its fair share of troubles this year but the company's sales figures are completely unaffected and have even grown. The Chinese company has now confirmed that it has sold 200 million devices this year, o...
Ricci Rox, 24 Oct 2019 14:43
The Realme X2. (Source: NDTV)

Realme is set to adopt a stock-ish Android skin

Realme makes good value for money hardware but are usually panned by enthusiasts for their software. The company has identified that flaw, however, and is set to shake things up by adopting a new skin said to be similar to stock A...
Ricci Rox, 24 Oct 2019 14:41
Gigaset GS195

71% Review Gigaset GS195 Smartphone - Mobile phone from German production

A true European. The Gigaset GS195 comes from German production and in a particularly ecological packaging to the buyer. For less than 200 Euros, it should not only impress with a stylish glass design, but also with a large rechargeable battery. In the test we look at whether this is successful.
UNISOC SC9863A | PowerVR GE8322 / IMG8322 | 6.18" | 180 g
Florian Schmitt, 24 Oct 2019 13:35
Samsung's next-generation Exynos 980 is set to take on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung has unveiled the Exynos 990, a high-end SoC targeted for the Galaxy S11 in early 2020

Samsung has officially launched the Exynos 990 SoC along with a new 5G Exynos Modem 5123. Both are expected to find their way into the Samsung Galaxy S11 and other high-end devices from the company in 2020.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Oct 2019 11:19
Image via Disney

Disney streaming service, Disney+, doesn't work on Linux... yet

A Linux user has discovered that Disney+, Disney's new streaming service, doesn't work on his Fedora machine. The problem lies with the DRM used by Disney, which implements the highest possible security level. However, Disney has ...
Sam Medley, 24 Oct 2019 00:34
Image via Bleeping Computer

UK banks remove mobile bank services and apps from Samsung Galaxy S10

Two UK Banks, National Westminster and Royal Bank of Scotland, have removed their respective mobile banking apps from the Google Play Store for Samsung Galaxy S10 users. Citing security concerns, it's likely the banks' decisions w...
Sam Medley, 24 Oct 2019 00:12
Qualcomm claims that mmWave 5G can cover an entire football stadium. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm claims that a new study proves the benefits of 5G over 4G thus far in 2019

Qualcomm has commissioned a Signals Research Group (SRG) study of 5G performance, efficiency and general UX in those countries and cities to which the new radio bands have been rolled out. It reportedly found that 5G can achieve u...
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Oct 2019 23:55
The LG G8X ThinQ and its Dual Screen is coming to America. (Source: LG)

LG announces a US release date for the G8X ThinQ and its Dual Screen

LG has revealed that the G8X ThinQ will be released for sale in the United States on November 1, 2019. This phone is a variant of the OEM's 2019 flagship designed to work with the new Dual Screen accessory. Both devices also have ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Oct 2019 23:05
UMIDIGI Power 3 coming next month wth MediaTek Helio P60 and generous battery (Source: UMIDIGI)

UMIDIGI Power 3 coming next month, 48 MP quad camera and 6,150 mAh battery in tow

The upcoming Power 3 is now official and ready to become the handset with the most generous battery capacity that UMIDIGI has created so far. In addition to the 6,150 mAh battery, its specs also include a 48 MP quad camera, a 6.53...
Codrut Nistor, 23 Oct 2019 21:16
Image via CNET

Samsung releases update to patch fingerprint scanner flaw

Samsung has released a software patch to fix a security flaw in the ultrasonic fingerprint readers used in the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 device families. The patch should come as a notification to users who have registered the...
Sam Medley, 23 Oct 2019 19:22
Image via Huawei

Huawei set to launch Mate X foldable November 15 for US $2400, but only in China (pre-orders open now)

Huawei opened up pre-orders for the foldable Mate X today, but the phone will only be sold in China. Shipments and retail sales will begin on November 15th. Priced at roughly US $2400, the Mate X is an expensive piece of kit, espe...
Sam Medley, 23 Oct 2019 18:20
Image via Sony

Sony announces Xperia 1 Professional Edition in Japan

Sony recently announced the Sony Xperia 1 Professional Edition. The new smartphone is largely the same as the standard Xperia 1, save for a better-calibrated display, support for transferring files from Sony-branded cameras, and s...
Sam Medley, 23 Oct 2019 17:33
The Moto G8 Plus may also have 3 rear cameras. (Source: WinFuture)

The latest Moto G8 Plus leak appears to support its fellows

A phone calling itself the "motorola moto g(8) plus" has been benchmarked as a Snapdragon 665 device with 4GB of RAM. These specs are in accordance with previous rumors surrounding this putative device. The new results also show t...
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Oct 2019 15:52
The Int App Lock icon alongside some code it reportedly runs. (Source: Pradeo Lab)

The "Joker" malware is found to exist within yet another Android app

"Joker" is a relatively new form of malware that reportedly acts to steal contacts and sign those with infected devices up for premium SMS services. Most recently, it has been detected in a heretofore-overlooked host on Android by...
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Oct 2019 15:14

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