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The new Red Magic 3S will also be available in silver. (Source: JD.com)

Nubia Red Magic 3S powered by Snapdragon 855+ up for pre-orders

Upgraded with a Snapdragon 855+ SoC, improved liquid cooling solution and USF 3.0 storage, the Red Magic 3S from Nubia is scheduled to begin shipping on September 9 in China. As per usual, Nubia is looking to maintain aggressive p...

Bogdan Solca, 05 Sep 2019 15:16

The long-awaited Samsung Galaxy Fold has officially been re-launched and will be in user hands by the end of the week. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Fold officially launches in Korea, due this Friday

The wait is over. Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Fold in its home market of Korea. Locals will get the Fold in a 5G variant with 512 GB of storage on board while other markets will also get the 5G option or a 4G LTE ve...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Sep 2019 11:23

Huawei may increase its share of the Chinese market to 50% in 2020. (Source: CNBC)

Huawei is now projected to gain as much as half the Chinese mobile device market in 2020

The respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo now estimates that Huawei could seize up to 50% of its domestic market next year. However, he also believes that the OEM will now miss a previous projection of 260 million units shipped this year...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Sep 2019 23:39

The OnePlus 7 series has an Android 10 beta already. (Source: OnePlus)

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

The OEM OnePlus has succeeded in releasing a build of Android 10 shortly after Google formally introduced this fresh version of the OS. It is an Open Beta compatible with the 7 series from the Chinese phone-maker. The ROM updates ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Sep 2019 18:43

The Mi Mix 4 is expected to launch at the end of September with plenty of superlatives in tow. (Image source: @xiaomishka)

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4: Launch date and triple-camera specs leak

Xiaomi is apparently set to disrupt the iPhone 11 Pro and Mate 30 Pro with the Mi Mix 4, with latest rumours suggesting that the 108 MP monster will be released on September 24 alongside MIUI 11. Xiaomi seemingly has no plans to r...

Alex Alderson, 04 Sep 2019 17:45

The Exynos 980 is Samsung's first SoC to integrate a 5G modem. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung announces Exynos 980 SoC with integrated 5G modem

Samsung does not directly specify this, but the Exynos 980 appears to be aimed at premium mid-range handhelds like the top-of-the-line Galaxy A-series. Its main features include a 5G modem with E-UTRA-NR Dual Connectivity for down...

Bogdan Solca, 04 Sep 2019 16:45

The Kirin 990 will come with an integrated 5G modem. (Source: @roccetry on Twitter)

Kirin 990 confirmed to sport built-in 5G modem, will be fabbed on TSMC's 7nm FinFET Plus EUV process

Banners put up by Huawei at the IFA 2019 venue confirm that the upcoming flagship Kirin 990 SoC will feature an on-die 5G modem instead of an external solution. The Kirin 990 will be the first SoC to be fabbed on TSMC's new 7nm Fi...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Sep 2019 16:31

The reversible Type-C connector will be used for the new USB4 standard. (Source: Notebookcheck)

USB4 spec finalized, brings Thunderbolt 3 compatibility and speeds up to 40 Gbps

The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has finalized the specification for USB4. A few things are different this time around including the way the it named, as well as its support for another standard in the form of Thunderbolt 3.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Sep 2019 13:35

The Xperia 2 will fit "in the palm of your hand" according to a new Sony teaser. (Source: Roland Quandt)

IFA 2019 | Sony Xperia 2 teaser points to compact version of Xperia 1 with 21:9 display aspect ratio

Sony has rolled out a teaser ahead of its presentation at IFA 2019. The teaser features the tagline “in the palm of your hand” pointing to a more compact handset in line with rumors and leaks associated with what is thought to be ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Sep 2019 03:03

Android 10 released for Pixel handsets, some Essential Phones

The latest version of Android, Android 10, is now rolling out to all Pixel handsets and non-Sprint Essential Phones. The update brings some dramatic changes to the look and feel of Android; navigation is shifting to a fully gestur...

Sam Medley, 03 Sep 2019 22:48

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

Facebook may be experimenting with like-hiding. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

Facebook may have a like-hiding feature in the works

Instagram recently rolled out a new option in which the like (or reaction) count of a given post could be concealed from any user but the creator in question. Now, an analysis of new code in the Facebook app for Android indicates ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Sep 2019 19:22

The Galaxy A90 5G is packed with the tech to take on the Chinese competition. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G official, brings 5G to the masses

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy A90 5G. Although ostensibly a mid-range device given it is part of Samsung's A-series of smartphones it also packs a high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset matched with up to 8 GB of RA...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Sep 2019 12:49

The alleged Watch GT 2. (Source: WinFuture)

A Huawei Watch GT 2 is now rumored to launch alongside the Mate30 series

The Huawei Watch GT is a popular wearable in which the in-house software LiteOS had its debut. Now, the respected leaker Roland Quandt asserts that it is to get a second generation. This smartwatch will apparently have a larger ba...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Sep 2019 23:15

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

The Mi Mix 4 may not be among the alleged new Xiaomi phones. (Source: GSMInfo)

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 may be joined by 4 more 108MP camera phones in 2020

XDA contributors claim to have found references to code-names for 4 different new Xiaomi phones in this OEM's software. There is also evidence that all of these devices will have the state-of-the-art 108MP Samsung image sensor tha...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Sep 2019 19:04

Samsung re-opens reservations for the Galaxy Fold in the US and UK

Samsung has made its pre-registration page for its first ever flexible device, the Galaxy Fold, live in the US and UK. It enables potential buyers to submit their contact details in order to receive instructions as to how to order...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Sep 2019 18:15

The rumored "new" OPPO A9. (Source: IndiaShopps)

The OPPO A9 (2020) is allegedly leaked in full

The OEM OPPO is now rumored to have a refresh for its A9 smartphone in the works. Its "2020" upgrade apparently involves the Snapdragon 665 SoC, quad cameras and a single 8GB/128GB SKU. It is also now linked to an impressive enoug...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Sep 2019 20:13

The Xiaomi AirDots Pro. (Source: Xiaomi)

2nd-gen Xiaomi AirPod clones inadvertently make their way onto Weibo

The AirDots Pro are Xiaomi devices that conform to the "toothbrush" form factor of truly-wireless earbuds. Chinese social media users have spotted what looks like their packaging, but with a new product name, in a photograph. The ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Sep 2019 20:12

The Moto G8 may look like this. (Source: OnLeaks)

The Moto G8 may get the Snapdragon 665 processor and a 48MP camera

Motorola has been subject to leaks concerning its new Moto G variants already. Their flagship may be called either the G8 or G8 Plus. The latest leak on this subject indicates that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 665 SoC. It ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Sep 2019 17:35

The "OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition and 7T Pro" renders. (Source: OnLeaks)

The latest OnePlus 7T Pro renders show no deviation from earlier designs

An earlier report has suggested that the rumored OnePlus 7T will be a substantial upgrade over its immediate predecessor. Now, a new leak hints that the same may not be true of the 7T Pro. Despite the possibility that it will get ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Sep 2019 16:41

The new Fitbit Versa 2 comes with Amazon Alexa support. (Source: Fitbit)

Fitbit Versa 2 launched with Alexa, new premium health subscription service

Fitbit has launched its second-generation Versa health and fitness smartwatch. The key upgrades include support for Amazon Alexa voice recognition and the addition of enhanced sleep tracking.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 Sep 2019 10:33

Retail packaging for the Galaxy A90 5G has been leaked suggesting a launch is imminent. (Source: @slashleaks)

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G leaks in retail packaging, will be its first mid-range 5G handset

Samsung first mid-range 5G-capable smartphone will be the Galaxy A90. The new device will be an important device for the company as it looks to take 5G technology downstream in the hope of boosting its sales.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 Sep 2019 05:05

The Mi 9S may launch soon. (Source: XiaomiToday)

The Xiaomi Mi 9 5G is now rumored to be even cheaper than the iQOO Pro on launch

Xiaomi is slated to release a version of its popular Mi 9 smartphone with next-gen connectivity soon. A new report asserts that it will cost even less than the iQOO Pro 5G when it goes on sale in China. This second device starts a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Aug 2019 19:31

A new Samsung Galaxy A20 variant is on the way. (Source: SlashGear)

2 Galaxy A-series phones of the future pop up in new leaks

The existence of the Samsung Galaxy A20s has been confirmed, as a device by this name has just gained Bluetooth SIG certification. In addition, a new model number that may conform to the rumored A71 has appeared on Geekbench. This...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Aug 2019 16:27

A new Honor 20 variant can be pre-booked in China right now

The online retailer JD.com has posted a new page for a new member of the Honor 20 series. Known as the 20S, it has a new range of colors compared to the existing models available outside China. It has the same front-facing camera ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Aug 2019 15:13

The 11-inch Lenovo Chromebook S340. (Source: Lenovo)

IFA 2019: Lenovo rolls out new C340 Chromebook in an 11-inch and 15-inch variants

As part of Lenovo’s pre-IFA 2019 Berlin announcements includes a new Chromebook S340. The device comes in two variants, a compact 11-inch version and a larger 15-inch model

Sanjiv Sathiah, 31 Aug 2019 06:51

A possible early look at the Sony Xperia 2. (Image source: XperiaBlog)

Leaked images of possible Sony Xperia 2 flagship smartphone show relocated camera setup

A handful of images of a new Sony Xperia smartphone have been leaked online. There has been speculation that this could be a first look at the successor of the Xperia 1, and the overall design language is certainly reminiscent of ...

Daniel R Deakin, 31 Aug 2019 01:24

A render that may correspond to this upcoming tablet. (Source: BGR India)

A new mid-range Samsung tablet gains Wi-Fi Alliance certification

Samsung has sent a new device to the Wi-Fi Alliance for certification. However, this document does not confirm much about this device, save that it is a tablet with the model number SM-T545. The same number has cropped up in a Gee...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Aug 2019 23:53

Lenovo Z6 Pro to be released in India, alongside 2 new phones

The Lenovo Z6 Pro is a quad-cam flagship with the Snapdragon 855 processor, and yet has not had much availability worldwide. This has been addressed somewhat with the announcement of a release event for this phone in India. It wil...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Aug 2019 23:07

The Huawei Mate 30 series might look like this. (Source: Twitter)

Huawei's Android ban may kick in with the launch of the Mate 30 series

Huawei had faced the prospect of becoming unable to use the Android ecosystem due to a dispute with the current US government. However, most of its newer devices have subsequently retained the license necessary to do so. Unfortuna...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Aug 2019 21:20

It's...the Redmi Note 8 Pro. ...right? (Source: Realme)

The Realme XT is this brand's first 64MP-camera phone

Even as Redmi prepared for the Note 8 Pro's launch, Realme was reportedly sending units of its new XT mobile device out to some media outlets. It is the OPPO sub-brand's long-awaited 64MP quad-camera phone. Realme claims that it w...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Aug 2019 19:23

Sony Xperia 1: Midrange triple and selfie cameras according to DxOMark (Image source: DxOMark)

Mediocre at best: DxOMark takes issue with the rear and selfie cameras in the Sony Xperia 1

The camera benchmark website DxOMark has just released its in-depth analysis and extensive review of the rear-facing and selfie cameras in the Xperia 1, and it is not good news for Sony fans. As we discovered in our recent review,...

Alex Alderson, 30 Aug 2019 18:56

The OnePlus 7T appears to be a massive upgrade over its predecessors. (Image source: OnLeaks)

Massive upgrade: Regular OnePlus 7T to feature a larger and 90 Hz display?

While it may currently seem unusual for OnePlus to introduce such a big change for an incremental hardware upgrade, the news comes from the reliable Ishan Agarwal. The OnePlus 7T will apparently feature a larger display with a sma...

Alex Alderson, 30 Aug 2019 15:34

The revised Galaxy Fold will also be showcased at this year's IFA expo in Berlin. (Source: Wall Street Journal)

Samsung's Galaxy Fold set to launch September 6 in South Korea

Samsung discussed with the major South Korean carriers and is ready to launch the Galaxy Fold in early September in order to sync with the IFA expo in Berlin. Initial wave will include up to 30,000 units, but the majority is reser...

Bogdan Solca, 30 Aug 2019 15:18

The LG G6, a former flagship now stuck on old security updates too. (Image source: LG)

LG is still up to its old tricks with the G6

LG is pushing out a new update to the G6 H870S and H870DS, but it may frustrate people who have been wishing for an OS upgrade. While LG remains still hopeless at upgrading its older flagships to Android 9.0 Pie, it also seems con...

Alex Alderson, 30 Aug 2019 01:07

The form factor of the upcoming Galaxy Fold reminds of a handheld console. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 could feature horizontal hinge and bigger external screen

The newest patents published by EUIPO reveal two possible designs for the 2020 Galaxy Fold models. One design is almost identical to the current Fold, except it has smaller notches. The other one features a horizontal hinge that e...

Bogdan Solca, 29 Aug 2019 16:37

The ZTE Axon 10 Pro launches in the US, starting at US$550

ZTE has released its 2019 flagship, the Axon 10 Pro, to the United States market. It has either 8 or 12GB of RAM, runs on the Snapdragon 855 processor and has 256GB of internal storage. It is available via ZTE itself, as well as s...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Aug 2019 19:15

OnePlus may aim to beat other OEMs to an Android 10 stable release. (Source: ZDNet)

OnePlus allegedly plans to release Android 10 on the same day as Google

A new Reddit post shows a messaging thread that may have taken place between a OnePlus representative and a second party. The former mentions the date now linked to the official release of Android 10, and references the OEM's plan...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Aug 2019 18:51

This poster purports to show the Huawei Mate 30. (Source: Twitter)

Huawei Mate 30 real-life design is captured in new leaked poster

The respected tipster Ice Universe has tweeted a poster showing the top half of the finished Huawei Mate 30 product. This image has Chinese-language taglines and Leica branding, and shows that the phone does indeed have the long t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Aug 2019 17:42

The Fairphone 3 features a modular design that allows users to replace key components. (Source: Fairphone)

Modular Fairphone 3 now available for 450 EUR

Thanks to the modular design, users can replace and upgrade the main camera, speakers bottom sensors, top sensors, 5.65-inch FHD display, 3,000 mAh battery, and back cover. Spec-wise, the Fairphone 3 appears to be a lower-tier mi...

Bogdan Solca, 28 Aug 2019 15:59

Leaked Mate 30 cases reveal what has now become a rarefied feature among modern flagships. (Image source: Slashleaks)

There is life in the old jack yet; Mate 30 cases reveal what the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ sorely lack

Have you been wondering what new flagship this year now that Samsung has nixed the headphone jack? Well, Huawei may have the answer for you, and it may be arriving as soon as next month. Enter the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro, with lea...

Alex Alderson, 28 Aug 2019 07:59

Apple continues to sell fewer iPhones and is now in danger of being overtaken by Xiaomi for the number 3 global smartphone vendor position. (Source: Apple)

Gartner: Huawei, Samsung up in Q2 smartphone sales, Apple down and under threat from Xiaomi

Despite the cards being stacked against it last quarter, Huawei managed to record an increase in smartphone sales of 16.5 percent for the quarter, while Samsung also saw a 3.8 percent bump. Apple, on the other hand, continued its ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Aug 2019 07:39

The Redmi K20 will get a successor. (Source: Mi.com)

Redmi confirms there will be a K30, and that it will have 5G

The Redmi K20 series will get a 2nd generation, according to the brand's general manager. Furthermore, it will also get 5G. It is not clear if this will apply to all variants of the K30, or just one of them.

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Aug 2019 23:16

The Amazfit X is a new concept smartwatch with a flexible display

Amazfit has just launched 2 new wearables, the GTS and Sports Watch 3. They are a follow-up to the Bip (in which this update results in extremely Apple-esque looks) and a round watch with a new type of JDI display respectively. Ho...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Aug 2019 19:06

The Samsung Galaxy A70s may be here soon. (Source: Tom's Guide)

Samsung Galaxy A70s becomes all but official with Wi-Fi Alliance certification

Samsung is now rumored to have a new version of its existing Galaxy A70 in the works. This phone (which currently goes by the model name SM-A707F) appears to be extremely similar to its predecessor in terms of specs. Now, a new re...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Aug 2019 17:41

Huawei P30 dual-color finish (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Dual-color Huawei P30 models show up online, might launch at IFA 2019

The two patents that Huawei filed with the European Union Intellectual Property Office at the end of May — and were published last Friday — reveal one color scheme known as "Breathing Crystal" alongside a black/gray design. These ...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Aug 2019 12:07

The OPPO Reno2 may look like this. (Source: DroidShout)

OPPO Reno2: main specs spilled in new certification

The OPPO Reno2 is to be released soon during an event which will take place in India. It may be launched in several variants with different CPUs. This theory may be borne out by new leaks that show 2 different model names, 1 of wh...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Aug 2019 00:09

Redmi teases the Note 8's camera prowess ahead of its launch

The Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi has been previewing the 48MP capabilities of its upcoming smartphone the Note 8. It has posted some attractive shots with a watermark indicating they were taken by the phone. One of its new modes, Super ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Aug 2019 22:59

The Motorola One Zoom may come in 3 colors. (Source: Ishan Agarwal/MySmartPrice)

New Motorola One Zoom renders show quad cameras and Amazon apps

The One Zoom may be a device soon to be released by Motorola. It is projected to be a quad-rear-camera device with Amazon Alexa integration. Some new images, shared by the legendary leaker Ishan Agarwal, may show what this phone w...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Aug 2019 20:06

Android

Nubia Red Magic 3S powered by Snapdragon 855+ up for pre-orders

Samsung Galaxy Fold officially launches in Korea, due this Friday

Huawei is now projected to gain as much as half the Chinese mobile device market in 2020

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

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4: Launch date and triple-camera specs leak

Samsung announces Exynos 980 SoC with integrated 5G modem

Kirin 990 confirmed to sport built-in 5G modem, will be fabbed on TSMC's 7nm FinFET Plus EUV process

USB4 spec finalized, brings Thunderbolt 3 compatibility and speeds up to 40 Gbps

IFA 2019 | Sony Xperia 2 teaser points to compact version of Xperia 1 with 21:9 display aspect ratio

Android 10 released for Pixel handsets, some Essential Phones

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

Facebook may have a like-hiding feature in the works

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G official, brings 5G to the masses

A Huawei Watch GT 2 is now rumored to launch alongside the Mate30 series

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

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 may be joined by 4 more 108MP camera phones in 2020

Samsung re-opens reservations for the Galaxy Fold in the US and UK

The OPPO A9 (2020) is allegedly leaked in full

2nd-gen Xiaomi AirPod clones inadvertently make their way onto Weibo

The Moto G8 may get the Snapdragon 665 processor and a 48MP camera

The latest OnePlus 7T Pro renders show no deviation from earlier designs

Fitbit Versa 2 launched with Alexa, new premium health subscription service

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G leaks in retail packaging, will be its first mid-range 5G handset

The Xiaomi Mi 9 5G is now rumored to be even cheaper than the iQOO Pro on launch

2 Galaxy A-series phones of the future pop up in new leaks

A new Honor 20 variant can be pre-booked in China right now

IFA 2019: Lenovo rolls out new C340 Chromebook in an 11-inch and 15-inch variants

Leaked images of possible Sony Xperia 2 flagship smartphone show relocated camera setup

A new mid-range Samsung tablet gains Wi-Fi Alliance certification

Lenovo Z6 Pro to be released in India, alongside 2 new phones

Huawei's Android ban may kick in with the launch of the Mate 30 series

The Realme XT is this brand's first 64MP-camera phone

Mediocre at best: DxOMark takes issue with the rear and selfie cameras in the Sony Xperia 1

Massive upgrade: Regular OnePlus 7T to feature a larger and 90 Hz display?

Samsung's Galaxy Fold set to launch September 6 in South Korea

LG is still up to its old tricks with the G6

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 could feature horizontal hinge and bigger external screen

The ZTE Axon 10 Pro launches in the US, starting at US$550

OnePlus allegedly plans to release Android 10 on the same day as Google

Huawei Mate 30 real-life design is captured in new leaked poster

Modular Fairphone 3 now available for 450 EUR

There is life in the old jack yet; Mate 30 cases reveal what the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ sorely lack

Gartner: Huawei, Samsung up in Q2 smartphone sales, Apple down and under threat from Xiaomi

Redmi confirms there will be a K30, and that it will have 5G

The Amazfit X is a new concept smartwatch with a flexible display

Samsung Galaxy A70s becomes all but official with Wi-Fi Alliance certification

Dual-color Huawei P30 models show up online, might launch at IFA 2019

OPPO Reno2: main specs spilled in new certification

Redmi teases the Note 8's camera prowess ahead of its launch

New Motorola One Zoom renders show quad cameras and Amazon apps

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