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The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 phones. (Source: Yahoo)

Hits and Misses: An in-depth comparison of all the Galaxy Note 10 rumors and their accuracies

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 phones were released almost two weeks ago but before then, they were preceded by an incessant in-flow of leaks and rumors. Here. we review those leaks to see which ones turned out to be true or, well, ut...
Ricci Rox, 18 Aug 2019 16:02
Google Play Books now has Beta Features. (Source: Google)

Google Play Books' first beta includes a Custom Shelf setting

For the first time in history, Google has prepared a beta for Play Books. One of its first additions is the option to create Custom Shelves. This, according to lead engineer Dan Kimberg, is a hotly-requested feature for this app.
Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Aug 2019 18:56
The Motorola One Action is now official. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola One Action launches with groundbreaking rotated wide-angle camera sensor

The Motorola One Action has finally been unveiled. Like most of its siblings, it has a 21:9 screen and mid-range specs. However, it sets itself apart with its "industry first" wide-angle rear camera, which allows for the capture o...
Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Aug 2019 18:22
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 scored a very good 89% in our review. (Image source: MobyGeek)

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 could be released in September

A new tweet from a well-known tech tipster has stated that Xiaomi could be planning on launching the anticipated Mi Mix 4 flagship smartphone next month. There have been plenty of rumors about the device flying around lately, and ...
Daniel R Deakin, 17 Aug 2019 16:12
One of Huawei's newly certified devices may be the Mate 30. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Honor and Huawei get new TVs approved, along with many more Bluetooth products

Huawei and its sub-brand Honor has attracted attention recently as it has sent what seems to be a whole generation of new smartphones, tablets and assorted wireless accessories to the Bluetooth SIG for certification simultaneously...
Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Aug 2019 13:51
The Realme 5 Pro is an increasingly interesting prospect for late 2019. (Source: Flipkart)

Geekbench scores hint at Snapdragon 710 and 8GB RAM for the Realme 5 Pro

Realme's 5 Pro has just been confirmed by Flipkart as an upcoming release in August 2019. A model number that may conform to this phone has surfaced on Geekbench. It shows that it is powered by the octa-core Snapdragon 710 SoC and...
Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Aug 2019 13:09
Ulefone Armor 6E

76% Ulefone Armor 6E Smartphone Review – Outdoor Phone with Bargain Potential

At home outdoors. The Ulefone Armor 6E is strongly related to the Armor 6 and even the packaging's differences come down to just one sticker. The Armor 6E is cheaper and while it offers less storage space, it also comes with a more modern SoC and better protection against the elements. In this review, we are taking a look at the outdoor smartphone in order to determine if this makes it a bargain.
Mediatek Helio P70 | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | 6.20" | 268 g
Florian Schmitt, 17 Aug 2019 13:07
Samsung Galaxy A10

75% Samsung Galaxy A10 Smartphone Review: Power in plastic

60 FPS gaming at an affordable price. Unsurprisingly, Samsung has made some compromises for the cheapest model in its Galaxy A series. However, the Galaxy A10 is no slouch and performs well for a sub-US$200 smartphone. Read on to find out in what areas Samsung has done well and where the Galaxy A10 falls short of its pricier Galaxy A-series siblings.
Samsung Exynos 7884B | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | 6.20" | 168 g
Florian Schmitt, 17 Aug 2019 01:03
A leaked promo arrangement for the Motorola One Pro. (Source: Evan Blass via Twitter)

The next Motorola One phone may be the Zoom...or the Pro...or both

Motorola is now linked to a new phone called the One Zoom. The latter part of this name may stem from its quad cameras with a 48MP main sensor. Prominent leakers also assert that it will have a light-up logo on the back, and may o...
Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Aug 2019 22:51
The OPPO Reno2 has a release date. (Source: 91Mobiles)

2nd-generation OPPO Reno to be released in India soon

OPPO has sent press invites out to Indian outlets to the launch of its Reno 2. This phone will apparently double its hybrid zoom compared to its predecessor. However, it will retain the shark-fin-style pop-up camera from earlier t...
Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Aug 2019 20:25
Native 2FA is now available on some Xiaomi devices. (Source: Bleeping Computer)

MIUI introduces 2-factor authentication for Xiaomi user accounts

For the first time in its history, the Xiaomi custom MIUI Android skin has implemented 2-factor authentication (or 2FA) for this OEM's software ecosystem. So far, it works to send notifications to all devices connected to a single...
Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Aug 2019 19:17
The Realme 5's official teaser. (Source: Flipkart)

Realme 5 series to debut in India on August 20, 2019

The Realme 5 is now official. Flipkart is now promoting this phone as the first in its price-bracket to rock quad rear cameras and a 5000mAh battery. Furthermore, it will be launched alongside a Pro variant, which has the same num...
Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Aug 2019 18:05
This year's Galaxy A80 surprised with a rotating rear cem setup and 48 MP sensors. (Source: Livemint)

Leaked Samsung Galaxy A 2020 models first to include the new 108 MP sensors

It looks like Samsung continues to ignore the imagining potential of its flagship smartphones, as the latest 64 and 108 MP will first be featured in the top-of-the-line 2020 A-series. According to a recent leak, the entire 2020 A...
Bogdan Solca, 16 Aug 2019 16:31
Alleged Huawei Mate 30 Pro in the wild (Source: Weibo)

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro apparently spotted in the wild

If the device that has just been spotted live turns out to be the upcoming Mate 30 Pro, some of the rumors that we heard so far were spot-on. The device sighted in the subway seems to feature a waterfall screen and a square or rou...
Codrut Nistor, 16 Aug 2019 12:17
OnePlus will make another 5G phone soon. (Source: Digital Trends)

OnePlus executive confirms plans for 2nd 5G phone

OnePlus released its first 5G phone, a variant of the 7 Pro flagship, earlier this year. Now, the company's CEO, Pete Lau, has told the Financial Times that it intends to put a 2nd one into production. This may be connected to spe...
Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Aug 2019 20:21
Misfit Vapor X smartwatch retail box (Source: Misfit)

Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100-powered Misfit Vapor X now available for just US$199.99

Available for just US$199.99 — down from a full retail price of US$279.99 — for a limited period, the brand-new Misfit Vapor X is an excellent deal. This Wear OS-driven smart wearable is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 310...
Codrut Nistor, 15 Aug 2019 20:16
These products also include new Huawei or Honor speakers. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei and Honor certify a bumper crop of new devices and accessories

Huawei and Honor have gone to the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) to register an impressive number of new wireless products. These certifications, which have all been granted today (August 15, 2019) cover obvious candidates...
Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Aug 2019 19:08
The Snapdragon 665 may feature in a new Realme phone soon. (Source: Qualcomm)

The upcoming Realme 5 may be a Xiaomi Mi A3-beater

Realme is now connected to the launch of a new phone, provisionally called the RMX1911 - although it may be named the 5 on release. Geekbench scores with this model number show that it has 4GB of RAM and the same SoC as the Xiaomi...
Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Aug 2019 17:52
The Fitbit Versa 2's alleged boxed state. (Source: OLX)

Fitbit's Versa 2 official packaging allegedly leaks out

Fitbit has been linked to a second generation of its popular Versa smartwatch for some time now. Recently, rumors about it have started up again in light of new leaks. They claim to show the wearable's official packaging, as well ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Aug 2019 17:06
Pushing the Mate X launch to November would allow Samsung to become the first company to market a foldable smartphone in September. (Source: T3)

Huawei Mate X foldable launch pushed to November, successor model may get more screens

Initially scheduled to release around the same time as the Galaxy Fold in May, the Mate X had to be rescheduled for a later date as Huawei started to face severe problems with the U.S. bans. Even though September was supposed to b...
Bogdan Solca, 15 Aug 2019 16:02
An official photo of the dramatically curved display on the Vivo NEX 3. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo ramps up the NEX 3 hype ahead of IFA Berlin with new sketches of 'waterfall' display

Vivo has a habit of pushing the boundaries of smartphone design and the incoming NEX 3 looks set to continue the tradition. NEX product manager Li Xiang has posted sketches of the device today highlighting some of its design inspi...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Aug 2019 12:46
EMUI 10 will start appearing in beta form next month. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei sets out the first ten devices to receive EMUI 10

It has been less than a week since Huawei announced EMUI 10, its customised version of Android Q. However, it has already laid out its early rollout plans with some Honor smartphones on the horizon too.
Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2019 23:11
The iQOO Pro 5G may be the next Snapdragon 855 Plus phone. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO Pro 5G goes to Geekbench, rivals ROG Phone II's score

A phone called the Vivo V1916A has appeared on the Geekbench database. This model number has been linked to the upcoming iQOO Pro 5G, which is slated to come with the updated Snapdragon 855+ processor. Its scores match well with t...
Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Aug 2019 20:09
OnePlus sketches out its smart TV ambitions. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus TV now slated for late-September 2019 launch, with multiple SKUs in tow

OnePlus has just introduced its first large-screen product as the...well...OnePlus TV. Leaks from other sources have claimed that this new product will be released in the last week or so of September 2019. It is also rumored to co...
Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Aug 2019 18:36
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G is the new mobile photography king (Source: DxOMark)

DxOMark has a new king — the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G

While it might not provide the best value in the high-end sector of the market, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G is surely a great choice for mobile photography fans with a generous budget. Its DxOMark scores are the following: 118 ...
Codrut Nistor, 14 Aug 2019 12:34
Orange Pi Zero2: A miniature Raspberry Pi a quad-core SoC and HDMI 2.0 (Image source: Shenzhen Xunlong Software)

Orange Pi Zero2: A miniature Raspberry Pi a quad-core SoC and HDMI 2.0a

Shenzhen Xunlong Software is bringing a new, compact SBC to market. The Orange Pi Zero2 is slightly larger than its predecessor and more powerful to boot. The board comes with an Allwinner H6 SoC that integrates four ARM Cortex-A5...
Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2019 11:49
Xiaomi Redmi 7A

83% Xiaomi Redmi 7A Smartphone Review – the cut-price phone

Surprisingly affordable. The Xiaomi Redmi 7A is available for $100. Its predecessor already had quite a lot to offer considering its low price. The Redmi 7A, at first glance, does not seem to offer a lot of changes. Can it keep up its great price-to-performance ratio?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | 5.45" | 165 g
Florian Schmitt, 13 Aug 2019 10:01
The EMUI 10 beta program will start on September 8 for the P30 and Mate 20 series. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei EMUI 10 teaser video, beta arriving on September 8 for P30 and Mate 20 series

After Huawei presented EMUI 10 at its Developer Conference last week, more details about features and innovations have appeared online. A teaser video for the upcoming Android Q-based OS and promotional pictures offer an insight i...
Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2019 18:58
The LG G6 is still stuck on Android 8.0 Oreo. (Image source: LG)

Still no Android Pie for the LG G6, despite LG pushing out a new system update to its former flagship

LG has started rolling out a new update to the G6, and it is more than just a new security patch. The former flagship is due to receive Android 9.0 Pie this quarter, with LG promising earlier this year to deliver the OS upgrade be...
Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2019 18:27
Samsung Galaxy M40 to get a higher-end sibling in India before the end of the year

Samsung Galaxy M90 set to launch in the final quarter of 2019

The Galaxy M40 is the most expensive member of the Galaxy M lineup available right now, but it will get a more powerful — and pricy — sibling before the end of the year. According to an exclusive report, Samsung will launch the Ga...
Codrut Nistor, 12 Aug 2019 13:51
RealmeOS is confirmed to be coming soon. (Source: Firstpost)

Realme to soon ditch ColorOS for custom RealmeOS based on Android Q

Realme CEO Madhav Sheth confirmed that the company will offer its own RealmeOS in the coming months instead of Oppo's ColorOS. Not much is known about RealmeOS at this time apart from the fact that it will be based on Android Q an...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Aug 2019 05:29
The new EDIFICE EQB-1000 series. (Source: Casio)

The slimmest new Casio EDIFICE watch is also a Bluetooth device

Casio has released the EDIFICE EQB1000D-1A, a new watch with a case only 8.9 milimeters (mm) thick. It is also one of the brand's connected devices, which means it can connect to a smartphone app. This allows it to keep time accur...
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Aug 2019 22:30
A recent Mate 30 render. (Source: Pocket-lint)

The Huawei Mate 30 launch may not be far away

A Russian blog may have leaked more information on when Huawei's next line of flagships, the Mate 30s, will be released. This event will allegedly occur on September 30, 2019. Other news indicates that they will indeed run Android...
Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Aug 2019 18:36
The Galaxy Note 10 phones. (Source: Yahoo)

Opinion | Samsung's new devices are a poor joke and the base Note 10 is the punchline

Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 10 phones a few days ago and the devices have received mixed reviews, most notably for the lack of a headphone jack and the...well, the general existence of the Note 10.
Ricci Rox, 11 Aug 2019 15:48
LG looks to be pairing back on the flashy features for its next flagship, the G8 X ThinQ. (Source: @OnLeaks @PriceBaba)

LG G8X ThinQ leaks out, teardrop notch, set for IFA reveal

LG’s next flagship smartphone the G8X ThinQ has been leaked ahead of its official unveiling at IFA Berlin next month. The device is a minor evolution of the LG G8 ThinQ in terms of its outward appearance shifting from a multi-func...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Aug 2019 14:15
New Galaxy Note 10 accessories are already on sale in Australia. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 accessories are already on sale in Australia

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 range is still only up for pre-order but unusually a number of official Samsung accessories have already reached retail channels. Australian consumer electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi has been spotted by Noteb...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Aug 2019 11:54
Live View superimposes AR directions on your phone screen. (Source: Google)

Google Maps AR navigation to hit non-Pixel phones soon

AR-assisted navigation is one of the most interesting - and possibly useful - aspects of the Google Maps app to be unveiled in recent years. Unfortunately, it was also introduced as a Pixel exclusive. Now, however, it may be avail...
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Aug 2019 21:07
The US phone accessories market will keep going strong into the 2020's. (Source: Pixabay)

The US phone accessory market is to be worth US$74 billion by 2026

The market for accessories such as screen protectors, cases and power banks in the US is now projected to attain a value of US$74.43 billion in 7 years. Headphones took the biggest piece (nearly 25%) of this space last year, and m...
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Aug 2019 19:49
US companies now need a license to sell to Huawei. (Source: WCCFTech)

Huawei finds its route back to US market obstructed by new trade-war twist

Huawei has regained the ability to trade with American-based business again...technically. US firms that wish to do so need to apply for a specific new license from the current administration. Bloomberg now reports that these are ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Aug 2019 18:26
MIUI based on Android Q is available for few devices as yet. (Source: MIUI)

Redmi K20 Pro reportedly gets Android Q beta in China

Redmi is reportedly pushing an official Android Q build to some owners of the K20 Pro in China. These users had been invited to apply to a beta program to test this ROM earlier in the year. Therefore, this phone may have joined th...
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Aug 2019 16:49
A render based on the putative LG patent. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

LG may have patented a double-folding phone that is also portless

LG has allegedly patented a next-generation phone design in which the device in question has 3 separate segments that fold into a more conventional brick-like form factor. This is not completely unheard of; however, this patent al...
Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Aug 2019 15:56
Samsung SM-M107F listings (Source: Geekbench Browser)

Exynos 7885-driven Samsung Galaxy M10S hits Geekbench

After no less than four different Samsung handsets that use the Exynos 7885, it seems there is room for at least one more. The Galaxy M10S has just surfaced on Geekbench with this processor inside, 3 GB of memory, and Android 9.0 ...
Codrut Nistor, 09 Aug 2019 21:47
An up-to-date render for the Nokia 7.2. (Source: SlashLeaks)

The Nokia 7.2 (aka Daredevil) allegedly swoops onto Geekbench

A new Geekbench database entry apparently corresponds to one of Nokia's reported upcoming round-camera phones, the 7.2. It refers to a device with 6GB of RAM and running an unnamed SoC at 1.84GHz. Its scores are not far off those ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Aug 2019 21:32
The AI-powered YI Home Camera 3. (Source: YI)

The latest YI home security camera has AI for smarter, more selective user alerts

The YI Home Camera 3 is an AI-powered security camera. It notifies the user about possible intrusions - however, it solves the problem of potentially indiscriminate, unnecessary messages by using its new software to judge which on...
Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Aug 2019 18:57
Xiaomi Mi 9S coming to China Unicom quite soon (Source: Weibo)

Coming next month: 5G-capable Xiaomi Mi 9S certified in China, 45 W charging in tow

Shortly after the Xiaomi device with model number M1908F1XE was received its 3C certification, China Unicom revealed a list of 5G phones available and to be launched soon. This list includes a few handsets that have not been relea...
Codrut Nistor, 09 Aug 2019 18:13
The new Honor Band. (Source: Honor)

Honor Band 5 pre-empts Mi Band 4 on the Indian market

Honor has released its latest fitness band to the Indian market, via Flipkart. This new model has a full-color AMOLED display, an estimated 14 days of battery life and 50-meter water resistance. However, it will soon have competit...
Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Aug 2019 17:33
The Samsung Galaxy A70. (Source: GSMArena)

Samsung allegedly has a new Galaxy A70 variant on the go, although it's not clear why

The Galaxy A70 is one of Samsung's low-to-mid tier devices for 2019. Some members of its series have gained actual or rumored alternative versions with the suffix 's'. Now, new Geekbench listings suggest that the A70 is also getti...
Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Aug 2019 16:56
Huawei's new open-source operating system is now officially HarmonyOS. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei launches Harmony OS

Huawei’s in-house HongMengOS is here and its shipping name is officially HarmonyOS. The idea behind the naming is that is a scalable micro-kernal that can work across internet of things devices right through to TVs, wearables and ...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Aug 2019 12:54
The Qualcomm Krona, a Snapdragon 865 in disguise? (Image source: Kanobu.ru)

Possible Snapdragon 865 scores 19% more than the Snapdragon 855 on Geekbench; 16% more than the Snapdragon 855+ too

A listing for an unknown Qualcomm SoC has appeared on Geekbench, codenamed Kona. The possible successor to the Snapdragon 855 scored 19% more than the current flagship SoC in the single-core benchmark and 18% more in the multi-cor...
Alex Alderson, 09 Aug 2019 12:09
These older OnePlus flagships have access to new software patches. (Source: TechRadar)

OnePlus upgrades its 2016-8 phones to August 2019 security patches

The OnePlus 3 and 3T are now about 3 years old. Despite this, they are still receiving new software updates from their OEM. The latest of these include new security patches for Android 9.0 (Pie). The same can be said for their pre...
Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Aug 2019 23:37

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