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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

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 '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

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 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

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

Update | The Black Shark 2 Pro launches in Europe on October 9, 2019

Xiaomi's latest gaming phone, the Black Shark 2 Pro, will be released for sale in Europe on October 9, 2019. It will be sold through the brand's regional website for an as-yet undisclosed price. The 2 Pro is powered by the Snapdra...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Oct 2019 16:33

The Realme X2 is now official in China, Snapdragon 730G and all

Realme has launched its new X2 device for the Chinese market today. As rumored, it has an updated processor compared to that contained in its pre-existing variant, the XT. This new version is also the one coming to Europe later th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Oct 2019 23:43

Sony unveils its new a9II full-frame flagship camera

Sony has launched its latest alpha-series flagship, the a9II. This new 24.2MP premium unit is distinctly pitched at professional photographers in sports reporting and other fast-moving fields. It is designed for continous shooting...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Oct 2019 15:43

The putative Enjoy 10. (Source: Twitter)

Huawei allegedly adds a new device to its Enjoy smartphone series

A Huawei device with the novel model number ART-TL00x has appeared on the TENAA regulator's website. As this phone has dual cameras, is described as having an HD 6.39-inch screen and the Kirin 710F SoC, it may be intended as a suc...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Oct 2019 17:08

The new "Motorola One Macro" leak. (Source: Twitter)

The supposed Motorola One Macro shows up in a new evleak

Motorola is now linked to an upcoming release for another One-line phone. It is rumored to be called the One Macro, and to be powered by a MediaTek SoC. A phone that might meet this description has been tweeted as a render by Evan...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Oct 2019 23:02

The Galaxy Fold is about to go on sale in India. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy Fold could be over US$2000 in India

Samsung India will open registrations for the Galaxy Fold in this country on October 4, 2019. On this date, it will reportedly be sold for INR 164,999 - which equates to about US$2320. This price includes a discounted for 1 repair...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Oct 2019 20:57

The Redmi Note 8 Pro will be available in a European market soon. (Source: Redmi)

Redmi is all set to release the Note 8 Pro in Germany

Redmi has announced that it will start selling its Note 8 Pro via Amazon's German store in October 2019. This phone is the brand's first device to feature a 64MP camera sensor. It will be sold in 6GB RAM SKUs with either 64 or 128...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Oct 2019 19:10

The next generation of NVIDIA SHIELD TV may be nearly here. (Source: ZoomApps)

A new certification brings the NVIDIA SHIELD TV 2019 closer to launch

The NVIDIA SHIELD TV is due an update soon. The most likely candidate to fit this bill has gone through registration with the FCC, and has also just secured Bluetooth SIG approval. Therefore, there may still be time for it to be r...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Sep 2019 23:24

The UMIDIGI F2 is a new Android 10 device. (Source: UMIDIGI)

The UMIDIGI F1's successor has a punch-hole camera, Android 10 and a 48MP camera

UMIDIGI has launched the F2, its first phone with an in-display selfie camera. This device also ships with "stock" Android 10 out of the box. It also has quad rear cameras, which include a 48MP main shooter and a dedicated macro l...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Sep 2019 23:30

The K5 will have the most powerful image sensor known to OPPO. (Source: FoneArena)

A new OPPO phone posts Geekbench 4 scores, could be the K5

The OPPO K5 is to be launched on October 10, 2019 as the OEM's new 64MP camera phone. However, the rest of its specs are not known. A novel model number from the same company has appeared on Geekbench with 8GB of RAM and a Qualcom...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Sep 2019 21:59

The Samsung Galaxy A70s in red. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung reveals the Galaxy A70s as a 64MP version of the A70

Samsung has released the Galaxy A70s to the Indian market. Those who already own the pre-existing A70 may or may not be happy to learn that it is a veritable clone of their current phone, but with a 64MP sensor in place of the 32M...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Sep 2019 16:54

The OPPO K5 will launch soon. (Source: Weibo)

The latest OPPO K-series phone will have a 64MP camera sensor

OPPO has announced that it will unveil the K5 in China on October 10, 2019. This phone is slated to have a quad rear camera, the main shooter of which will be 64MP in resolution. It is listed on some retail platforms already, whic...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Sep 2019 19:05

Apple Music is getting new features. (Source: Apple)

Apple Music upgrades to a dark theme and Chromecast support

Music is a rather unique Apple app in that it is cross-platform (or, in other words, has an Android version). Its latest updates also make it compatible with Google's Chromecast. It has also acquired a dark mode, presumably to ali...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Sep 2019 20:14

An LG NeON R ACe Solar Panel. (Source: LG)

LG's awarding-winning solar panels shine at the SPI 2019 event

LG Electronic's solar energy solutions are in show at the 2019 Solar Power International expo. They include the new NeON R ACe Solar Panel, which comes with its own AC micro-inverter so as to be compatible with conventional power ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Sep 2019 20:13

The Samsung Galaxy A20s. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy A20s launches with triple cameras and a price tag of about US$170

Samsung has finally released its new Galaxy A20 variant to a few select markets such as Malaysia. It goes for a price of RM 699 (or about US$167) in this country. For this, the customer gets 13+5+8MP rear cameras, 3GB of RAM and t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Sep 2019 18:46

The Realme X2 will probably look like this. (Source: NDTV)

The Realme X2 allegedly appears on Geekbench prior to its launch

The X2 is a phone rumored to be a modified version of the XT, Realme's first 64MP camera phone. A new device from the same brand has appeared on Geekbench 4. Based on its model number, it may be the X2; however, the SoC informatio...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Sep 2019 18:52

The dual-display Nubia Z20 flagship will be released to the US market in October 2019

The Nubia Z20 is perhaps one of the more unique of all Snapdragon 855 Plus-powered flagships, as it has a 5.1-inch rear-facing display in addition to its 6.42-inch main screen. It has only been available in China since its launch;...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Sep 2019 12:00

The Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition will be on sale soon. (Source: Redmi)

Redmi announces a seriously beefed-up refresh for the K20 Pro

The Redmi K20 Pro is going to gain new variants powered by the Snapdragon 855 Plus processor soon. These refreshed units will also have up to 12GB of RAM, 512GB of internal storage and a new rear panel. They will be released in Ch...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Sep 2019 18:47

This series may be getting a flagship soon. (Source: Livemint)

OPPO may have a second-gen Reno flagship in the works

A new phone has been certified by TENAA with much the same specs as the OPPO Reno2 - except that it clearly has a more powerful processor. This new device, known only as the PCLM10 for now, also has 12GB in RAM terms. It retains t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Sep 2019 19:26

The Samsung W2019. (Source: TrustedReviews)

A probable successor to the Samsung W2019 flip phone has just been approved

The Wi-Fi Alliance has certified a device called the Samsung SM-W2020. As the SM-W2019 is a high-end flip phone released last year, it appears that this new model number will conforn to the same form-factor. If so, it may have a n...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Sep 2019 16:49

Huawei unveils the Mate 30 series. (Source: YouTube)

The Huawei Mate 30 series launches with power-user specs, but without Google Mobile Services

Huawei has unveiled its latest line of flagship phablets on stage today in Germany as scheduled. It is powered by the new Kirin 990 processor, and also has variants based on the 5G version of the same. However, the complete lack o...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Sep 2019 17:24

The Nokia 7.2 is coming to the US. (Source: HMD Global)

The Nokia 7.2 is headed for the US in September 2019

The Nokia 7.2 is HMD Global's first phone with a triple rear camera. Now, the brand has revealed its inaugural release date in the US: September 30, 2019. The 7.2 will be an Android One device in this country, and will be sold in ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Sep 2019 19:46

Xiaomi launches the new Mi TV 4X series

Today, (September 17, 2019) Xiaomi has unveiled its latest Android TVs in India. The are of the new 4X series, and come in 65-, 55- and 43-inch variants. They include the latest features from their OS, including an in-built Chrome...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Sep 2019 18:59

AnTuTu scores for what are allegedly the iPhone 11 series. (Source: GizmoChina)

AnTuTu appears to confirm 4GB of RAM for all 3 new iPhones

AnTuTu Benchmark has reported that it has completed testing of the iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max. They have all scored well over 400,000 points each, meaning that they can probably compete well with equally new Androids. Howeve...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Sep 2019 19:33

Opera GX has been downloaded over 1 million times by now. (Source: Opera)

The Opera GX browser attracts over 1 million downloads

GX is a version of the Opera browser specificially designed with gaming in mind. It has been available as an early-access build since June 2019, and has proved so popular that it has accrued over 1 million downloads to date. Opera...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Sep 2019 14:47

There is a new, more powerful version of SuperVOOC coming. (Source: Android Beat)

OPPO is slated to debut 65W charging in the Reno Ace

The OEM OPPO's Vice President, Shen Yiren, has reportedly sent Weibo messages to the effect that a new, improved version of SuperVOOC will be included in an upcoming device, the Reno Ace. This new upgrade will apparently charge at...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Sep 2019 23:07

Could this phone possibly be the Mate 30? (Source: TodoTech)

The Kirin 990 processor may have shown up on Geekbench for the first time

The Kirin 990 SoC is the latest LTE chipset released by Huawei. A phone that purports to be a new model from this OEM has appeared on the Geekbench results database. It suggest that this new processor is a good match for the Snapd...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Sep 2019 19:27

The 'new' Samsung Galaxy M30 will be on sale soon. (Source: Amazon.in)

Update | Get ready to meet Samsung's new battery monster, the Galaxy M30s

Following months of speculation, the existence of the Samsung Galaxy M30s as a retail product has been confirmed. It may be exclusive to Amazon India, a site that is currently promoting it as a device with an impressive 6000mAh ba...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Sep 2019 18:12

The Samsung Galaxy M10s may be released soon. (Source: linekraft)

The Samsung Galaxy M10s is now an Android Enterprise Recommended device

The Samsung Galaxy M10s now seems to be official. It has appeared on the Android Enterprise database, which reveals it to be a device with 3GB of RAM and 32GB in interal storage. Unlike the original M10, it also has a 6.4-inch dis...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Sep 2019 22:37

The Motorola One line might be getting another new phone. (Source: Amazon.ca)

A new Motorola One variant shows up on Geekbench

The Motorola One line of smartphones has seen multiple new additions this year. A new phone with a name that fits in among them has just appeared on Geekbench. It may run on the MediaTek Helio P70 SoC and has 2GB of RAM.

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Sep 2019 20:41

The back of the OnePlus TV will look like this. (Source: Twitter)

OnePlus reveals carbon-fiber backing for its TV, among other specs

A OnePlus executive has been spilling more details on its first-gen smart TV, in order to build hype ahead of its launch. The latest of these hints is that its back panel will be finished in a carbon-fiber effect. It will also sup...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Sep 2019 19:40

Apple could be preparing to amaze everyone with a resurrected AirPower charging mat. (Image source: iMore)

AirPower resurrected and full iPhone 11 details revealed: names, models, prices, and release dates

According to a recently leaked image, the Apple iPhone 11 series will feature smartphones ranging from an entry-level US$749 device all the way up to an eye-watering US$1,299 top-end model. The picture shows that the top two SKUs ...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Sep 2019 22:16

BLU launches a new brand with a "mission to bring smartphone prices back to reality"

The smartphone OEM BLU has unveiled a new sub-brand, BOLD. It will offer new "premium flagship and flagship-like" devices that buck the trend of rising prices in this market. The first BOLD phone, the N1, is powered by the mid-ran...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Sep 2019 20:39

The OPPO Reno A's alleged promo. (Source: IndiaShopps)

The OPPO Reno A is a new 6GB mid-range phone, according to its leaked promo

A tech blog claims to have dug up new renders and marketing material for a new OPPO Reno phone. It is apparently to be called the Reno A, and is powered by the Snapdragon 710 SoC. It is described as having 6GB of RAM and either 64...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Sep 2019 22:53

The Pixel 3's replacement may have finally appeared on Geekbench. (Source: Digital Trends)

Update | The latest Pixel 4 Geekbench leak is the most confusing yet

The anticipated successor to the Pixel 3 has appeared on Geekbench. It shows that the device has 4GB of RAM, is powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC and runs Android 10. Therefore, it stands a decent chance of actually being a Google...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Sep 2019 18:32

The new Arun power station. (Source: IFA International)

IFA 2019 | The new Arun power station has both USB and AC outputs to charge a laptop at up to 100W

The charging accessory brand Arun has a new travel product that can charge both mobile devices and full notebooks. This "power station" has variants with 22000mAh or 30000mAh capacities, both of which has a full AC outlet, as well...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Sep 2019 20:23

Microsoft acquires Movere (Source: Movere Blog)

Microsoft acquires cloud migration technology provider Movere

After more than a decade in the industry, Movere is joining Microsoft to boost its cloud capabilities. Movere is a discovery solution that allows for easy cloud migration, but also optimizes, monitors, and analyzes IT environments...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Sep 2019 14:45

Sony unveils the Xperia 5, a new compact version of its flagship phone

Sony has revealed that the long-awaited compact variant of its 2019 flagship is called the Xperia 5. It shares an OLED "TV-grade" screen with the 1; however, this panel measures 0.4 inches less than its regular-sized counterpart. ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Sep 2019 17:52

The Red Magic 3 will get a refresh soon. (Source: Nubia)

The Snapdragon 855 Plus version of the Red Magic 3 reportedly gets an ultra-high score on AnTuTu benchmark

The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a gaming phone set to gain a new variant with the updated Snapdragon 855 Plus processor. Its first AnTuTu benchmark has reportedly been posted, and may have attained the highest score in these tests to dat...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Sep 2019 20:40

The RedmiBook 14 Enhanced. (Source: Redmi)

The RedmiBook 14 Enhanced reportedly attracts over 1.5 million reservations in China

The RedmiBook 14 Enhanced is essentially its brand's first ultrabook, but with 1 important difference: 10th-generation Intel Core silicon. Its fans in China can sign up to buy their unit on mi.com at present. Redmi has announced t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Sep 2019 18:41

The iPhone "11" is now projected to look like this. (Source: GizmoChina)

The iPhone 11 series will get Wi-Fi 6, according to the latest leak

An increasingly familiar name in tech rumor circles has posted on Twitter concerning the 2019 iPhones. This spec-heavy leak asserts that Apple will indeed stick with the screen sizes chosen by the company over the last few years f...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Sep 2019 17:59

Is this the Vivo Nex 3 at the beach? Maybe. (Source: IndiaShopps)

The Vivo Nex 3 is allegedly involved in a new full-scale specs leak

Some new Weibo posts purport to show the Vivo Nex 3 in a candid real-life image. Furthermore, this site has also provided what may be a full panel of this upcoming flagship's specifications. It suggests that the device will have 4...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Sep 2019 19:36

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Meizu announces a new member of its 16 flagship smartphone series

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

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

A Vivo "iQOO Lite" variant pops up on Geekbench

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

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

Motorola launches the One Macro in India

Update | The Black Shark 2 Pro launches in Europe on October 9, 2019

The Realme X2 is now official in China, Snapdragon 730G and all

Sony unveils its new a9II full-frame flagship camera

Huawei allegedly adds a new device to its Enjoy smartphone series

The supposed Motorola One Macro shows up in a new evleak

The Samsung Galaxy Fold could be over US$2000 in India

Redmi is all set to release the Note 8 Pro in Germany

A new certification brings the NVIDIA SHIELD TV 2019 closer to launch

The UMIDIGI F1's successor has a punch-hole camera, Android 10 and a 48MP camera

A new OPPO phone posts Geekbench 4 scores, could be the K5

Samsung reveals the Galaxy A70s as a 64MP version of the A70

The latest OPPO K-series phone will have a 64MP camera sensor

Apple Music upgrades to a dark theme and Chromecast support

SK Hynix Gold S31 SSD Benchmarked

LG's awarding-winning solar panels shine at the SPI 2019 event

The Samsung Galaxy A20s launches with triple cameras and a price tag of about US$170

The Realme X2 allegedly appears on Geekbench prior to its launch

The dual-display Nubia Z20 flagship will be released to the US market in October 2019

Redmi announces a seriously beefed-up refresh for the K20 Pro

OPPO may have a second-gen Reno flagship in the works

A probable successor to the Samsung W2019 flip phone has just been approved

The Huawei Mate 30 series launches with power-user specs, but without Google Mobile Services

The Nokia 7.2 is headed for the US in September 2019

Xiaomi launches the new Mi TV 4X series

AnTuTu appears to confirm 4GB of RAM for all 3 new iPhones

The Opera GX browser attracts over 1 million downloads

OPPO is slated to debut 65W charging in the Reno Ace

The Kirin 990 processor may have shown up on Geekbench for the first time

Update | Get ready to meet Samsung's new battery monster, the Galaxy M30s

The Samsung Galaxy M10s is now an Android Enterprise Recommended device

A new Motorola One variant shows up on Geekbench

OnePlus reveals carbon-fiber backing for its TV, among other specs

AirPower resurrected and full iPhone 11 details revealed: names, models, prices, and release dates

BLU launches a new brand with a "mission to bring smartphone prices back to reality"

The OPPO Reno A is a new 6GB mid-range phone, according to its leaked promo

Update | The latest Pixel 4 Geekbench leak is the most confusing yet

IFA 2019 | The new Arun power station has both USB and AC outputs to charge a laptop at up to 100W

Microsoft acquires cloud migration technology provider Movere

Sony unveils the Xperia 5, a new compact version of its flagship phone

The Snapdragon 855 Plus version of the Red Magic 3 reportedly gets an ultra-high score on AnTuTu benchmark

The RedmiBook 14 Enhanced reportedly attracts over 1.5 million reservations in China

The iPhone 11 series will get Wi-Fi 6, according to the latest leak

The Vivo Nex 3 is allegedly involved in a new full-scale specs leak

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