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The Meizu 16T. (Source: Meizu)

The new Meizu 16T packs in great hardware at an almost unbelievable price point

Meizu is slowly developing a reputation for offering good premium hardware at mid-range price points, and the newest device out of the company's stables, the Meizu 16T, continues that trend. A Snapdragon 855, Super AMOLED display,...
Ricci Rox, 23 Oct 2019 15:09
The Snapdragon 735 will likely not offer a big upgrade on the Snapdragon 730. (Source: Qualcomm)

Details of the Snapdragon 735 revealed - An incremental upgrade on the Snapdragon 730?

The Snapdragon 735 will succeed the Snapdragon 730, and details of the SoC have now surfaced, giving us our first look at Qualcomm's next-gen sub-premium chipset of choice.
Ricci Rox, 23 Oct 2019 15:09
The Galaxy A50s' approximate successor's first serious leak is disappointing. (Source: MySmartPrice)

The Samsung Galaxy A51 may have made a first appearance on Geekbench 5

A device with a model number purportedly associated with Samsung's Galaxy A51 has surfaced on the Geekbench database. However, its results depict it as powered by the Exynos 9611, and not the next-gen 8 nanometer (nm) model rumore...
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Oct 2019 14:37
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Tablet Review: Top technology at a premium price

88% Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Tablet Review: Top technology at a premium price

The tablet S-class. For Samsung's new tablet flagship, the best is just good enough: As with the first Samsung tablet, the 10.5-inch Android device is equipped with a dual camera and is run by the Snapdragon 855 high-end SoC and at least 6 GB of RAM. The Samsung S Pen is also always included.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 10.50" | 420 g
Manuel Masiero, 22 Oct 2019 23:11
Blackview BV9700 Pro

76% Blackview BV9700 Pro Smartphone Review: Rugged phone measures heart rate and air purity

Shock-resistant and waterproof. Buyers of a Blackview smartphone are on the safe side if they need to use the device in stormy conditions. The robust design is not only visually pleasing, it is also IP68, IP69k and MIL-STD certified. But do not trust everything the manufacturer says! Find out in which areas you should not rely on the manufacturer's claims in our review.
Mediatek Helio P70 | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | 5.84" | 283 g
Mike Wobker, 22 Oct 2019 17:25
LG K50

75% LG K50 Smartphone Review: A cheap and large format handset

A big, budget handset. The LG K50 seems well priced at around 200 Euros (~$223) for what the South Korean company has included. The device has a large display, dual rear-facing cameras and a dedicated Google Assistant button, although some may find the latter somewhat of a gimmick. Read on to find out how the handset performs in our tests and how it fares against comparably priced devices.
Mediatek Helio P22 MT6762 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.26" | 170 g
Mike Wobker, 22 Oct 2019 16:39
Minimized notification pop-ups are one of the One UI 2 enhancements. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung One UI 2 beta with Android 10 coming soon for Galaxy Note 10 users

Samsung has posted a notice on its Korean website announcing that its One UI 2 beta built on Android 10 is coming soon. The One UI 2 beta has been available for the Galaxy S10 range since the middle of October but only in select m...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Oct 2019 11:40
Wearables users are most concerned about their health-monitoring functions. (Source: Needpics)

Fitness tracker users are found to worry that their devices may not be accurate enough

A new study into user attitudes towards wearables found that health tracking is the most popular use of this electronics category. 36% of those polled reported concerns that these functions may not live up to reality, however. 10%...
Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Oct 2019 23:10
The Pixel 4. (Source: CNET)

DxOMark Pixel 4 Camera Review: Great but not the best

DxOMark has now published its Google Pixel 4 camera review. Going by the website's test criteria, the Pixel 4 is overall a worse camera phone than the OnePlus 7 Pro and Honor 20 Pro. On the flip side, it's somehow the the joint be...
Ricci Rox, 21 Oct 2019 21:17
The iQOO Neo may be getting a late-year refresh. (Source: BGR)

Probable iQOO Neo refresh hits TENAA on its way to a launch

TENAA has certified a new phone from the Vivo sub-brand iQOO. Its specifications are nearly identical to that of the Neo, a 2019 gaming phone. However, it has what appears to be a Snapdragon (SD) 855 processor rather than the olde...
Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Oct 2019 20:10
The Nova 5z may look familiar to some viewers. (Source: IndiaShopps)

Huawei unleashes a sense of deja vu with its new Nova 5 variant

Huawei has launched the Nova 5z today (October 21, 2019) in China. This new phone will have few surprises for this series' fans: it has the exact same form-factor and cameras as the Nova 5i Pro. However, it does have different RAM...
Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Oct 2019 19:24
Destroyed. (Source: SomeGadgetGuy)

Super optimized! Series of performance tests touts the Google Pixel 4 as the fastest Android phone in the world

A series of tests have shown the Google Pixel 4 XL hilariously outpacing the OnePlus 7T in real-world, resource-intensive processing tasks. The fact that the Pixel 4 XL has less RAM and a weaker SoC than the 7T makes it all the mo...
Ricci Rox, 21 Oct 2019 16:52
The Honor Play brought flagship performance to the mid-range segment. (Source: NDTV)

The Honor Play will not receive Android 10, and that's unfair

The Honor Play was released just over a year ago and has received one major update: Android Pie. That will apparently be the end of the road for the device, which is unfair to owners of the Kirin 970-powered phone. Even worse, tho...
Ricci Rox, 21 Oct 2019 11:45
Best at still photography, lacking at video. (Source: The Verge)

Google explains the rationale behind the Pixel 4's lack of 4K60fps video recording

The Google Pixel 4 phones don't have support for shooting 4K60fps videos even though Android phones have been able to do that for well over a year. Google has now explained the rationale behind the decision but it's woefully uncon...
Ricci Rox, 21 Oct 2019 11:45
Samsung's DeX mode. (Source: Wikipedia)

Samsung discontinues its Linux on DeX beta

DeX is Samsung's proprietary facility that converts one of its Galaxy flagships into a desktop PC on connection to a monitor. One environment supported by the mode in Android 9.0 (Pie) is GNU/Linux. Unfortunately, its beta program...
Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Oct 2019 00:23
The 7T ends OnePlus' durability hot streak. (Source: YouTube)

OnePlus posts a rare partial fail in a famous durability test

The OnePlus 7T has undergone the JerryRigEverything test of device robustness. Unfortunately, it faltered during the last stage of this process. Therefore, it is the first in many generations from this OEM to do less than come thr...
Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Oct 2019 23:25
The new LG U+ app allows the user to shop in AR. (Source: LG)

A major South Korean carrier unveils a service to make the dream of virtual shopping a reality

LG's South Korean telecomms company has announced the debut of its new app, "U+ AR Shopping". It enables users to transform the content of 2 popular TV shopping channels into augmented reality (AR) experiences. Consumers can then ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Oct 2019 19:03
Digital Wellbeing is now available on Chrome 77. (Source: Google)

Digital Wellbeing is now a feature of Chrome on Android 10

Google introduced Digital Wellbeing in order to allow users to track and manage their phone use, which extends to a per-app basis. This feature is now integrated into a new Chrome browser update. It can be used to display screen t...
Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Oct 2019 18:23
The Google Pixel 4 phones just don't offer enough value. (Source: Google)

Opinion | The Google Pixel 4 still feels like an overly elaborate joke

It's been almost a week since Google unveiled the Pixel 4 phones in New York but it's still baffling just how poor the phones are—the smaller Pixel 4, in particular. In fact, some choices by the company were so off the mark that o...
Ricci Rox, 20 Oct 2019 15:29
The Xperia XZ1 Compact will apparently not get Android 10. (Source: Android Pit)

Revealed Android 10 update roadmap hints towards Sony abandoning the Xperia XZ1 phones

A carrier-provided list of Sony Xperia devices billed to get the Android 10 update has surfaced, and will be sure to leave owners of Sony's older flagships infuriated, as apparently, the Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact will not get And...
Ricci Rox, 20 Oct 2019 15:25
The Mi 9 sports a 48 MP camera and the Mi 10 could more than double that camera resolution. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Mi 10 could be Xiaomi's first true camera monster

Xiaomi is taking the camera performance of its phones seriously and could be set to push the envelope with its upcoming devices. New reports allude towards sumptuous camera features like 8K video recording, 5x optical zoom, and a ...
Ricci Rox, 20 Oct 2019 15:24
The OnePlus 6T. (Source: CNET)

The OnePlus 6 and 6T are now receiving the Android 10 beta update

OnePlus has once again shown its dedication to providing timely software updates, as it's now sending out the Android 10-based Oxygen OS 10 beta build to the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T. The build is exclusive to factory unlocked, no...
Ricci Rox, 20 Oct 2019 15:22
The Samsung Galaxy S11 allegedly won't feature an under-display camera. (Image source: PhoneArena)

Samsung Galaxy S11 news: Model numbers for three 5G-capable SKUs leaked; no full-screen display coming

Some new details about Samsung’s Galaxy S11 series have been shared online concerning the amount of SKUs that will be part of the lineup, the communication abilities of the devices, and the expected screen design. While some may h...
Daniel R Deakin, 20 Oct 2019 07:52
Renders of the Pixel 4 XL. (Source: BGR)

Who made the display on the Google Pixel 4 XL - Samsung or LG?

The Pixel 4 XL's 90 Hz QHD+ AMOLED display has been hailed for its impressive quality, even winning DisplayMate's "Best Smartphone Display" award. That raises a few questions, of course, the most important being: who exactly made ...
Ricci Rox, 19 Oct 2019 15:48
The Redmi Note 8. (Source: Xiaomi)

No Snapdragon 730G: New Redmi Note 8T leak will leave expectant fans disappointed

A leak a few weeks ago claimed that Xiaomi was set to release a Snapdragon 730G-powered Redmi Note 8T. A new report counters that, though, and while a Redmi Note 8T may actually be on the way, fans of the company are unlikely to b...
Ricci Rox, 19 Oct 2019 15:44
Newer Samsung Galaxy flagships may have a security flaw. (Source: YouTube)

Samsung Galaxy flagship fingerprint sensors are reported hackable using cheap screen protectors

A British Galaxy S10 user has claimed that this phone's ultrasound sensor could be fooled into unlocking for non-registered fingerprints. This issue was allegedly caused by a cheap gel case with a clear flap to cover the screen. S...
Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Oct 2019 23:48
The Mi 9 SE can now update to MIUI 11. (Source: Mesra Mobile)

Xiaomi releases a beta update to Android 10 for the Mi 9 SE

The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE now has an upgrade to MIUI 11, which is based on Android 10. It confers various upgrade-specific features such as gesture-based navigation and system-wide dark theme. This build also adds MIUI's new Focus Mode, ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Oct 2019 22:20
Xiaomi will apparently launch the Mi Mix 4 next week. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Mi Mix 4 leaks ahead of next week's anticipated launch

The Mi Mix 4 merry-go-round continues. First, Ice Universe claimed it was in the works, then Xiaomi's Brand Promotion Manager could not decide whether it was or not. Now, a photo of the rumored device has leaked online, along with...
Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2019 21:34
This may be what the Moto G8 Play looks like. (Source: Tudocelular)

The Moto G8 Play leaks, revealing triple cameras and a waterdrop-notched screen

A Brazilian phone blog has posted what it claims are live images of the Moto G8 Play. It shows that this device may have a 6.2-inch HD+ display, a 4000mAh battery and a triple rear camera. Its SoC remains unnamed, but is described...
Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Oct 2019 20:19
Behold the OnePlus 8 Pro. (Source: 91Mobiles)

This is what the OnePlus 8 Pro will look like

The OnePlus 7T Pro was just launched and a new leak has now revealed all the major design information from the next device in the series, the OnePlus 8 Pro. The leaked images reveal a quad-camera setup and a punch-hole selfie came...
Ricci Rox, 18 Oct 2019 17:00
No small feat. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi celebrates Redmi Note series sales milestone that shows its dominance in the mid-range segment

Since the launch of the first-gen Redmi Note back in 2014, Xiaomi's Redmi Note series has consistently offered the best value for money in the mid-range segment. The company has announced that it has now sold a hundred million Red...
Ricci Rox, 18 Oct 2019 15:36
Image via Apple.

Half of all iPhones upgraded to iOS 13 in first 26 days

Just 26 days after its release, Apple has reported that 50% of all iPhones are running iOS 13. Compared to the abysmal history of Android OEMs' software updates, the high adoption rates for the newer versions iOS continue to be a ...
Sam Medley, 18 Oct 2019 05:39
The Nvidia Shield TV Pro, as it appeared on Amazon.

Nvidia Shield TV Pro appears on Amazon pre-order page, listed at $200

An Amazon pre-order page listing the Nvidia Shield TV Pro popped up earlier this morning and was promptly taken down. The page listed specs of the Shield TV Pro, which largely mirror those of the standard Shield TV. However, the P...
Sam Medley, 18 Oct 2019 04:46
A render associated with the Honor 20 Youth Edition. (Source: IndiaShopps)

The Youth Edition is a leaked variant of the Honor 20 with the Kirin 810 SoC

The Honor 20 Youth Edition has reportedly been leaked ahead of its release to the Chinese market. It is slated to run on the mid-range Kirin 810 processor and to have triple rear cameras. This Edition is thought to launch on Octob...
Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Oct 2019 23:16
The revised Huawei Mate X has a red button for unfolding the device. (Image source: YouTube)

Unboxing video of Huawei Mate X reveals a flashy foldable flagship with a new red button

A video of someone unboxing a brand-new Huawei Mate X foldable smartphone has made its way onto YouTube. The vaunted device has been apparently thoroughly revised by the Chinese manufacturer and should be released soon, with vario...
Daniel R Deakin, 17 Oct 2019 23:15
Motorola's One Zoom fails to incorporate the traditional One-series virtues

Motorola One Zoom review proves Motorola should stick with the One concept

Motorola's latest One-series smartphone offers an interesting design and decent connectivity. Unfortunately, it lacks a unique feature that would make it even more appealing.
Marcus Herbrich, 17 Oct 2019 21:59
US$295 for the 128 GB Pixel 3 XL. (Source: Google)

Opinion | Google's Pixel 4 trade-in program is laughable

If you own a Pixel 3 and were about to use the Pixel 4's trade-in program to get Google's latest device for significantly cheaper, think twice. You see, Google seems to be of the opinion that the 128 GB Pixel 3 XL is worth a measl...
Ricci Rox, 17 Oct 2019 19:51
Image via Nubia

Red Magic 3S now available - Snapdragon 855+ starting at $479

The Nubia Red Magic 3S is a slight improvement over the Red Magic 3. The updated handset sports a faster Snapdragon 855+ SoC and UFS 3.0 storage. All other factors, including the price tag, are the same as the older Red Magic 3. T...
Sam Medley, 17 Oct 2019 18:48
Note the disclaimer at the bottom. Image via Google.

Google's Stadia wireless controller will require physical cable for PCs and mobile devices at launch

At launch, Google's Stadia Controller will not be usable with a PC or compatible mobile device without the use of a USB connection. While the controller will work wirelessly when playing through a Chromecast Ultra, PCs and mobile ...
Sam Medley, 17 Oct 2019 18:17
What aspect ratio would you like to see Samsung use on the Galaxy S11? (Image source: Samsung)

Will the Samsung Galaxy S11 look weird?

GalaxyClub.nl has noticed some information about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S11, courtesy of a new benchmark listing. The information has got people speculating that the Galaxy S10 successor will look odd, and potentially even di...
Alex Alderson, 17 Oct 2019 14:54
The Pixel 4 XL has the most color accurate display in the world. (Source: Google)

The Google Pixel 4 XL's AMOLED display sets new records in DisplayMate's test

The new Google Pixel 4 phones may have their issues but the quality of their displays isn't to be questioned—that of the bigger Pixel 4 XL, at least—if DisplayMate's latest review is anything to go by. The new flagship has won the...
Ricci Rox, 17 Oct 2019 11:49
Android 10 comes early. (Source: LG)

LG is set to beat the competition to the punch with its Android 10 rollout

LG has earned a bad rap for its awful software update policies. The South Korean company may be looking to shake things up, though, as it's announced that the G8 ThinQ and V50 ThinQ will get early builds of Android 10 this month.
Ricci Rox, 17 Oct 2019 11:47
The Huawei Nova 5T is coming to Europe. (Source: Huawei)

The Honor 20 gets a Nova rebrand for the European market

Huawei UK has launched the Nova 5T. It is essentially the Honor 20 with a new name and a new region. Fans of everyday Android may be glad to learn it will be released with Google Play Services.
Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Oct 2019 23:42
OnePlus will maintain a steady course for now. (Source: Pocket-lint)

OnePlus has no intention of becoming Huawei or Xiaomi (yet)

OnePlus' chief executive officer, Pete Lau, has given an interview on the company's future in its home market. Its main message was that the company has no plans to diversify into non-premium smartphones at present. Furthermore, n...
Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Oct 2019 19:52
Image via Huawei.

Huawei Enjoy 10 mid-range Android smartphone pops up on Geekbench ahead of release

The Huawei Enjoy 10 appeared in a Geekbench 4 listing earlier today. The phone, which boasts an octa-core processor and 4 GB of RAM, looks to be in line with other mid-range handsets like the Google Pixel 3a and Xiaomi Mi A3.
Sam Medley, 16 Oct 2019 18:56
A 5G version of the Reno2 may be in the works. (Source: SoyaCincau)

A new Snapdragon 855 OPPO phone shows up on Geekbench 5

A device called the "OPPO PCCT30" has posted scores on the Geekbench 5 website. This model number is currently believed to belong to a second-gen Reno 5G smartphone. Its new benchmarking scores reveal that it is powered by the Sna...
Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Oct 2019 18:55
The Moto G8 Plus. (Source: Winfuture)

New Moto G8 Plus leak will leave fans of the series breathless

Recent offerings in Motorola's Moto G mid-range series may have felt a bit stale but the company appears to be looking to put the lineup back on the map. The latest Moto G8 Plus leak is sure to leave fans of the series excited, wi...
Ricci Rox, 16 Oct 2019 15:59
The Redmi 8. (Source: Android Police)

This is why Xiaomi opted for the weak Snapdragon 439 on the Redmi 8

Xiaomi fans may have felt confused when the Redmi 8's spec sheet was released, as the device features a Snapdragon 439—the same SoC on the cheaper Redmi 8A, and a much weaker chipset than the Snapdragon 632 on the Redmi 7. Xiaomi ...
Ricci Rox, 16 Oct 2019 15:55
The LG G6 and V20 have still not received stable Android 9.0 Pie builds worldwide, despite promises to the contrary. (Image source: PhoneArena)

The LG G6 and V20 Android 9.0 Pie roll-out is a mess

At the turn of this year, LG promised to deliver Android 9.0 Pie to the G6 and V20 by Q3 2019. Has it delivered? If you are a G6 owner then possibly, but many are still awaiting Pie on their handsets as we head ever deeper into Q4...
Alex Alderson, 16 Oct 2019 15:39
The Netgear Orbi Dual Band Mesh Wi-Fi System supports Wi-Fi 6. (Source: Netgear)

Netgear releases new Orbi Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System

Netgear has rolled out its latest mesh Wi-Fi system consisting of a base and one or more satellite units. The new Orbi Dual Band Mesh Wi-Fi System also features the latest Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) standard for speeds up to 1.2 Gbps.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Oct 2019 11:56

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