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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

The Redmi K30 is coming. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Redmi K30 is on the way with a Galaxy S10 Plus-eque punch-hole design

Xiaomi is set to release a successor to the immensely successful Redmi K20 Phones. The Redmi K30 is on the way and it will feature both 5G support and a dual selfie camera setup reminiscent of the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus.

Ricci Rox, 16 Oct 2019 10:22

Pharrell has helped with the some of the colors on the new Beats Solo Pro. (Source: Beats)

Apple drops new Beats Solo Pro with active noise cancelling

Apple’s wholly-owned subsidiary Beats has launched an all-new Beats Solo Pro range. Effectively the Beats Solo 4, the all-new design also brings improved audio performance as well as active noise cancelling to the Solo line for th...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Oct 2019 08:59

Google renews its Home Mini series with a Nest re-brand

The Nest Mini is a new Connected Home devices launched by Google at its latest live event. It is a smart speaker with integrated Assistant functions and touch controls. It is now up for pre-order at a price of US$49.

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Oct 2019 21:00

Meet the new Google Pixel 4. (Source: Google)

The Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are now official with 90 Hz OLED screens, dual-cameras, built-in Soli radar, and enhanced on-device AI capabilities

At its Made by Google 2019 event, Google finally took wraps off the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL smartphones. The new Pixel 4 series comes with features such as a Soli radar chip for advanced hands-free gestures, on-device AI and voice ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Oct 2019 19:48

Google launches its first pair of true wireless earbuds

Google unveiled its second-generation Pixel Buds at its 2019 'Made By' event. They are truly wireless products that, as the OEM claims, have been designed to be as compact and streamlined as possible. Nevertheless, they are rated...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Oct 2019 19:21

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus to get a Lite edition soon

Samsung might be working on a Galaxy Note 10 Lite

Since the regular Galaxy Note 10 has a price tag of almost US$1,000, it should be no surprise that a US$500- to US$600-priced Lite edition is already in the works and might hit the market soon. However, Samsung still has to confir...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Oct 2019 18:45

Android 10 is now available for the Galaxy S10 series, albeit in beta. (Image source: Android Headlines)

One UI 2.0: Android 10 arrives on the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10 5G

Now is the time to try One UI 2.0, if you own a Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10+ or Galaxy S10 5G that is. Samsung has opened its One UI beta program once again, with the company giving the world the first taste of its Android...

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2019 18:10

ZTE Nubia Z20 flagship hits the US for US$549, global launch October 14

Dual-screen Nubia Z20 now available in the US for just US$549

ZTE's sub-brand Nubia has just released the dual-display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+-powered Z20 flagship worldwide. Only available in Twilight Blue and Diamond Black versions, this premium device can be acquired in most markets, in...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Oct 2019 15:47

The OPPO K5 is now official. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO unveils the new Snapdragon 730G-powered K5

OPPO has launched a new phone, the K5. This event has proved a series of leaks true, as the phone has a new-ish Snapdragon 730G processor, 6GB SKUs and a quad rear camera with a 64MP sensor. The K5 is also the first device to feat...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Oct 2019 21:04

The square-cammed new ZTE phone. (Source: TENAA)

ZTE jumps on the square-camera bandwagon with the low-end Blade 20

The Chinese regulator TENAA has approved a new phone from the OEM ZTE. It is listed as a 4GB RAM device with a 6.1-inch HD screen and triple cameras in a Pixel-esque square housing. It is set into a rear panel that may be plastic ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Oct 2019 19:01

OOS 10 is presented on-stage. (Source: YouTube)

OnePlus releases its first stable version of Android 10 for the 7 and 7 Pro

OnePlus has already provided users of its recent 7-series phones with OxygenOS based on Android 10 in the form of official Open Betas. However, those who have not opted into this program can also now upgrade to this new ROM on the...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Oct 2019 16:49

MIUI 11 may refer to next-gen Xiaomi camera technology. (Source: MIUI)

Next-gen Xiaomi cameras may have up to 50X digital zoom

Xiaomi phones may be upgraded to telephoto lens capable of as much as 50X digital zoom in the near future. Furthermore, their optical zoom specs may improve considerably in the same generations. This rumor has srung from alleged f...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Oct 2019 16:10

The Meizu 16T's prospective retail listing. (Source: GizmoChina)

Meizu announces a new member of its 16 flagship smartphone series

The OEM Meizu has released teasers for a new phone, the 16T, on Weibo. It will have the same SoC (the Snapdragon 855) as its siblings, the 16s and 16s Pro. However, it will also have a bigger screen and battery compared to these p...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Oct 2019 15:42

DxOMark: The Mi 9T Pro delivers capable cameras albeit with a few flaws

The Mi 9T Pro is a rebranded Redmi K20 Pro for the global market, and can be purchased for under US$350. As such, it's a tad surprising to see the device do so well in DxOMark's test, matching last-gen flagships like the Galaxy No...

Ricci Rox, 13 Oct 2019 12:03

Huawei Mate 20 Pro now receiving the Android Q-based EMUI 10 update globally

Just two months after the release of Q, Huawei is now sending out the stable Android Q-based EMUI 10 update to owners of the Mate 20 Pro outside China. The OTA weighs in as a heavy 4.42 GB download.

Ricci Rox, 13 Oct 2019 12:01

Renders of the Honor View 30 show it with a Mate 20 Pro-esque camera array. (Source: AndroidSaint)

Details of the Honor View 30 revealed - Two phones, OLED, 5G, and a monstrous 60 MP camera

The Honor View 30—or V30 depending on where you buy it—will be Huawei's next premium phone. A short while ago, the first image of the device leaked. This time out, though, details of the phone have surfaced. Notable takeaways incl...

Ricci Rox, 13 Oct 2019 12:00

Google Play Store running inside VMOS on the Huawei Mate 30. (Source: Hokoonho/Youtube)

VMOS (sort of) brings Google Play to the Huawei Mate 30

The inability to run Google Play Services on the Huawei Mate 30 has made it a more difficult purchase decision for most in Western markets. VMOS aims to fix this to an extent.

Craig Ward, 13 Oct 2019 05:50

The Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro have landed in Europe

Launched first in Malaysia, the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro have now arrived in Europe, albeit with limited coverage. The retailer promises to deliver 128 GB and 256 GB SKUs of both devices within a week, although it remains unclear w...

Alex Alderson, 13 Oct 2019 00:30

Vivo may launch a "Standard" version of the Y3 soon

The Vivo Y3 is a sub-US$250 phone sold in China. A new leak suggests that the OEM is going to release a second version of this device. It may be called the 'Y3 Standard' and have 2 rear cameras where the original has 3.

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Oct 2019 20:40

The Galaxy Note 10 is now said to be getting a cheaper variant. (Source: CNET)

Samsung may release further 'budget' versions of the Galaxy S10 and Note 10

According to recent reports, Samsung are about to release 2 new phones with the model numbers SM-G770F and SM-N770F. Due to their similarity to those of the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 respectively, it is now believed that they are bud...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Oct 2019 19:54

New Pixel 4 marketing material leaks out ahead of launch. (Source: @evleaks)

Evan Blass leaks official Pixel 4 renders and marketing shots

It might be hard to believe, but the Pixel 4 leaks keep coming. This time serial leaker Evan Blass has leaked official Pixel 4 renders and marketing shots ahead of its official launch next week.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Oct 2019 01:32

Apple may be rushing to develop its own 5G modem by 2022

A source familiar with the matter claims that Apple is developing an in-house 5G modem for release in 2022, according to a report from Fast Company earlier today. The source says that a 2022 release date is "really pushing it," bu...

Sam Medley, 12 Oct 2019 00:22

Samsung Galaxy Fold: A high price, but a lot going on. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G: Foldable and not as expensive as an iPhone

The Samsung Galaxy Fold costs around €2,100 (~US$2305) in Europe, for which you will receive the first foldable smartphone to reach the continent. While the device is absurdly expensive, it is no more expensive than some iPhones d...

Alex Alderson, 11 Oct 2019 20:54

The 'round-camera' Nokia phone series has its 2nd member. (Source: 9to5Google)

The Nokia 6.2 sneaks onto Amazon.in for about US$250

The Nokia 6.2 has been launched in India, albeit to comparatively little fanfare. It is a 4GB RAM device with 64GB of internal powered by the Snapdragon 636 SoC. It also has a round camera housing with a triple camera.

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Oct 2019 20:22

Xiaomi could have some advanced screen specs in the works. (Source: GSMArena)

Xiaomi could be the next OEM to the 120Hz display: new rumor

An XDA contributor claims to have found an option to switch a screen's refresh rate from 60 to 120 hertz (Hz) in MIUI 11. This suggests that there is an upcoming Xiaomi phone with this spec in development. This would leap-frog the...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Oct 2019 17:54

Android teases a dark theme for Google Maps. (Source: Instagram)

A dark theme for Google Maps is finally on the way

The Android Instagram page has recently posted a short video that hints at a dark theme for Google Maps in the near future. It appears to cause every aspect of the app, including the map-markings themselves, to conform to a color ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Oct 2019 17:21

The displays do not offer a truly seamless experience like the Galaxy Fold or Huawei Mate X, but it gets quite close. (Source: LG)

LG launches the V50S ThinQ dual-screen 5G smartphone in South Korea

LG is not ready to experiment with folding displays and decided to stick with a more conventional approach that is not as seamless, yet yields similar results. The 6.4-inch dual-screen setup on the new V50S ThinQ handheld can work...

Bogdan Solca, 11 Oct 2019 16:41

The new "iQOO" could also be a 2nd-gen Neo. (Source: BGR

A Vivo "iQOO Lite" variant pops up on Geekbench

A phone calling itself the Vivo V1936A has appeared on Geekbench, rocking what appears to be the Snapdragon 855 processor and 8GB of RAM. This has led to speculation that this device is linked to iQOO, an emerging high-end sub-bra...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Oct 2019 16:35

Some new Galaxy A phones may be on track for 2020 launches. (Source: Firstpost)

The Samsung Galaxy A71 and A51 inch towards release with new certification

Some more evidence of the Galaxy A series from Samsung persevering into next year has come to light. It comes in the form of a certification that mentions what may be partial model numbers for the A71 and A51. This Indian registra...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Oct 2019 15:40

The Pixelbook Go features a more rounded design than the current Pixelbook. (Source: 9to5Google)

Pixelbook Go caught in live photos ahead of launch

Google’s forthcoming Pixelbook Go has been leaked in full ahead of its launch. The device takes on a more rounded design language than previous Pixelbooks but remains very much focused on portability.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Oct 2019 14:00

The Mara X and Mara Z are the first smartphones manufactured and assembled entirely in Africa

Mara Group, a Rwandan-based smartphone company, unveiled the Mara X and Mara Z smartphones. The phones carry the pride of being the first handsets manufactured and assembled completely in Africa. Mara Group hopes that the phones a...

Sam Medley, 11 Oct 2019 05:13

This is an upcoming feature on OOS 10. (Source: YouTube)

Android 10 on OnePlus will come with an automatic translation feature

OnePlus held a launch event for its 7T series today (October 10, 2019). The OEM also went over OxygenOS 10 - which is based on Android 10 - a new software update that will ship on these new phones and come to older ones soon. Its ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Oct 2019 23:08

The OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition is introduced on stage. (Source: YouTube)

OnePlus launches the 7T Pro and its McLaren special edition in London

OnePlus has unveiled its second-gen McLaren Edition phone today (October 10, 2019). It is a 12GB/256GB version of the new 7T Pro (which was also unveiled today) with a signature black-and-orange finish. Other highlights of the OEM...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Oct 2019 18:43

Call of Duty Mobile hits 100 million downloads in its first week, shattering record

Call of Duty Mobile recently claimed the award for most downloads in the first week after launch for any mobile game in history, surpassing 100 million unique installs after its first week. Sensor Tower estimates peg total downloa...

Sam Medley, 10 Oct 2019 17:59

The first handhelds sporting the new Snapdragon 865 could be showcased this November. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Chinese leak claims Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 SoC may launch next month

Pressured by the new Apple and Huawei flagship SoCs, Qualcomm plans to launch the Snapdragon 865 model 1 month in advance, and the first handhelds to sport the new SoC will apparently come from smaller smartphone makers like Oppo ...

Bogdan Solca, 10 Oct 2019 17:47

Update | Xiaomi may launch MIUI 11 Global along with the Redmi Note 8 Pro in India

The Redmi Note 8 Pro is set for an Indian-market release on October 16, 2019. However, it appears that this is not all its parent company Xiaomi has to debut on that date. MIUI, its OS skin, has teased a launch of its own in the s...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Oct 2019 16:12

The Oppo Reno Ace brings killer specs for under US$500. (Source: Oppo)

Oppo Reno Ace with Snapdragon 855+, 90 Hz display charges in just 30 minutes for under US$500

Oppo has continued with its spate of Reno branded device launches with the official unveiling of the Reno Ace. The new device looks to be positioned in a similar segment of the market to the OnePlus 7T from sister company OnePlus.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 Oct 2019 12:39

The small notch differentiates the OnePlus 7T from the OnePlus 7 Pro.

Still normal or already Pro? What we noticed while testing the OnePlus 7T.

The OnePlus 7T has become a very high-quality upper class smartphone that clearly stands out from its predecessor. Many features from the OnePlus 7 Pro have been adopted. Is the possible 7T Pro redundant? You can read here what we...

Florian Schmitt, 10 Oct 2019 06:25

The Motorola One Macro. (Source: Digital Trends)

Motorola launches the One Macro in India

The Motorola One Macro has become official in India, and will sell for a price of INR 9999 (or about US$140). It is a triple-camera phone, one of which takes 2MP photos with a pixel size of 1.75 microns. The OEM claims that this a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Oct 2019 22:58

Keeping the Galaxy Fold mint could get expensive. (Source: Samsung)

Breaking a Galaxy Fold's screen more than once could cost as much as a whole premium phone

Samsung has released an updated schedule of repair charges for a number of its newer phones. The recently-released Galaxy Fold is at the top of this list. It shows that an out-of-guarantee repair for its flexible screen costs US$5...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Oct 2019 22:25

Google may be working on a Pixel 4 with 5G

According to sources cited by the Nikkei Asian Review, Google may be working on a 5G-capable Pixel 4. The handset may be announced at Google's Pixel event on October 15th but likely wouldn't be available for months. However, consi...

Sam Medley, 09 Oct 2019 22:11

You can now make and answer phone calls on your PC via Windows 10 Your Phone app

A new feature in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview build allows Windows to make and receive phone calls when synced with a compatible Android smartphone. The feature, part of Microsoft's Your Phone app, is expected to roll out...

Sam Medley, 09 Oct 2019 21:45

OPPO Reno A with Snapdragon 710 now available in Japan for JP ¥35,800 (about US $330)

The OPPO Reno A, the Chinese OEM's latest mid-range smartphone, was launched in Japan today. Packing a Snapdragon 710, 6 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of storage, the handset seems centered around selfies due to its 25 MP front-facing cam...

Sam Medley, 09 Oct 2019 21:20

The Nokia 8.1 has a new software update. (Source: HMD Global)

The Nokia 8.1 gets upgraded to Android 10

HMD Global has announced an OTA update to Android 10 for the Nokia 8.1. It is the first of this brand's phones that were included in the beta program for the OS in question to see the stable version. It upgrades the 8.1 with Dark ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Oct 2019 19:30

Realme teases the X2 Pro's front panel. (Source: IndiaShopps)

The Realme X2 Pro will come with a 135Hz touch-response rate

Realme has revealed that the X2 Pro's display will come with a touch-sampling rate of 135 hertz (Hz). This means that the upcoming Snapdragon 855 Plus flagship may have enhanced user-input responses to go with its 90-hertz display...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Oct 2019 17:24

The Samsung Galaxy S10 series. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Korea prepares an Android 10 beta program for the Galaxy S10 series

Samsung has announced that it will start a new beta program for One UI 2.0, its latest software skin based on Android 10. Unfortunately, it may only apply to those who own Galaxy S10-line devices in South Korea to start off with. ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Oct 2019 16:58

Android

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

The Redmi K30 is on the way with a Galaxy S10 Plus-eque punch-hole design

Apple drops new Beats Solo Pro with active noise cancelling

Google renews its Home Mini series with a Nest re-brand

The Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are now official with 90 Hz OLED screens, dual-cameras, built-in Soli radar, and enhanced on-device AI capabilities

Google launches its first pair of true wireless earbuds

79% Motorola One Zoom Smartphone Review: the Motorola One smartphone that isn't really a One...

Samsung might be working on a Galaxy Note 10 Lite

One UI 2.0: Android 10 arrives on the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10 5G

Dual-screen Nubia Z20 now available in the US for just US$549

OPPO unveils the new Snapdragon 730G-powered K5

ZTE jumps on the square-camera bandwagon with the low-end Blade 20

OnePlus releases its first stable version of Android 10 for the 7 and 7 Pro

Next-gen Xiaomi cameras may have up to 50X digital zoom

Meizu announces a new member of its 16 flagship smartphone series

DxOMark: The Mi 9T Pro delivers capable cameras albeit with a few flaws

Huawei Mate 20 Pro now receiving the Android Q-based EMUI 10 update globally

Details of the Honor View 30 revealed - Two phones, OLED, 5G, and a monstrous 60 MP camera

VMOS (sort of) brings Google Play to the Huawei Mate 30

The Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro have landed in Europe

Vivo may launch a "Standard" version of the Y3 soon

Samsung may release further 'budget' versions of the Galaxy S10 and Note 10

Hands-on: Is the new Nokia 7.2 a pretender or contender in the mid-range segment?

Evan Blass leaks official Pixel 4 renders and marketing shots

Apple may be rushing to develop its own 5G modem by 2022

Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G: Foldable and not as expensive as an iPhone

The Nokia 6.2 sneaks onto Amazon.in for about US$250

Xiaomi could be the next OEM to the 120Hz display: new rumor

A dark theme for Google Maps is finally on the way

LG launches the V50S ThinQ dual-screen 5G smartphone in South Korea

A Vivo "iQOO Lite" variant pops up on Geekbench

The Samsung Galaxy A71 and A51 inch towards release with new certification

Pixelbook Go caught in live photos ahead of launch

The Mara X and Mara Z are the first smartphones manufactured and assembled entirely in Africa

Android 10 on OnePlus will come with an automatic translation feature

OnePlus launches the 7T Pro and its McLaren special edition in London

Call of Duty Mobile hits 100 million downloads in its first week, shattering record

Chinese leak claims Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 SoC may launch next month

Update | Xiaomi may launch MIUI 11 Global along with the Redmi Note 8 Pro in India

Oppo Reno Ace with Snapdragon 855+, 90 Hz display charges in just 30 minutes for under US$500

Still normal or already Pro? What we noticed while testing the OnePlus 7T.

Motorola launches the One Macro in India

Breaking a Galaxy Fold's screen more than once could cost as much as a whole premium phone

Google may be working on a Pixel 4 with 5G

You can now make and answer phone calls on your PC via Windows 10 Your Phone app

OPPO Reno A with Snapdragon 710 now available in Japan for JP ¥35,800 (about US $330)

86% Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G Smartphone Review: A foldable handset with an air of confidence

The Nokia 8.1 gets upgraded to Android 10

The Realme X2 Pro will come with a 135Hz touch-response rate

Samsung Korea prepares an Android 10 beta program for the Galaxy S10 series

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