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It seems HongMeng has less to do with phones than once thought. (Source: PC Tech Magazine)

HongMeng OS is not intended for phones: Huawei executive

Huawei has reportedly developed a whole new operating system known as HongMeng. It has been speculated that this software exists as a contingency for the OEM's uncertain position with respect to the use of Android. However, the co...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Jul 2019 18:42

Some OnePlus users can now try out Android Q DP3. (Source: Android Developers)

OnePlus releases Android Q Developer Preview 3 for the 7 and 6 series

OnePlus has just posted download links for its latest Developer Preview (DP3) for the next upcoming major Android update. It contains the latest features of both this OS and OxygenOS, the OEM's custom skin for the same. This build...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Jul 2019 15:37

Record numbers of iPhone users are switching to Android, study says. (Source: Apple)

iPhone loyalty drops to lowest level in years with 1-in-4 switching to Android

A new study suggests that iPhone loyalty is at an all-time low. According to BankMyCell, which tracks smartphone upgrades, iPhone users are switching in record numbers and they are largely turning to Samsung for their upgrade when...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Jul 2019 11:41

Take a slice of Pie for the LG V30. (Image source: Droid Life)

LG continues to leave the V30 out in the cold, but there is a flashable Beta version of Android 9.0 Pie if you are feeling brave

Android 9.0 Pie is here for the LG V30, sort of. The OS update has reared its head online as a Beta, just like the one for the G6 recently did. The upgrade process is not for the faint-hearted though and comes with some prerequisi...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jul 2019 22:12

The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro teaser. (Image source: Weibo)

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro: The ASUS ROG Phone 2 and Nubia Red Magic 3 challenger is arriving July 30; Geekbench listing has it trailing the Galaxy Note 10

Xiaomi is following suit with ASUS and Nubia by refreshing its gaming smartphone this summer. The company has confirmed that it will unveil the Black Shark 2 Pro on July 30, but it is currently keeping other details close to its c...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jul 2019 20:53

The Google Stadia controller will also have a 3.5mm jack. (Source: Latest World Trends)

Reddit AMA reveals more details on Google Stadia

Google's Director of Product for Stadia, Andrey Doronichev, completed an AMA on Reddit yesterday (July 18, 2019) to shed more light on the company's new streaming-based gaming platform. The executive took pains to liken it to Xbox...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Jul 2019 19:58

A comparison between the One Action and One Vision. (Source: 91Mobiles)

The Motorola One Action is now an Android Enterprise Recommended device

The One Action is now almost certainly Motorola's next Android One device. A phone of this name has reportedly been found on the Google databases that pertain to this program. Its entries appear to confirm a 21:9 aspect ratio and ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Jul 2019 19:17

Huawei has suffered multiple blows over the past few months. (Source: Gizbot)

In spite of Trump's ban, Huawei is being touted to ship 260 million smartphone units this year

Huawei shipped close to 60 million smartphones units in the first quarter of the year but was hit with a trade ban by the US government that negatively influenced sales in Q2. Analysts expect the company to hit 260 million shipmen...

Ricci Rox, 19 Jul 2019 17:07

Since it already received the TENAA certification, Huawei's Mate X could launch this August, at least in China. (Source: Huawei)

TENAA certification reveals Huawei Mate X final specs, launch date imminent

Previously rescheduled for a September launch, the Mate X may end up launching this August, at least in China. This possibility is backed by the recent TENAA certification, which also reveals that the mate X will integrate an 8-in...

Bogdan Solca, 19 Jul 2019 16:04

The new "ZTE phone" up against Galaxy Note 10 renders. (Source: MobielKopen)

ZTE's alleged new dual-display patent looks most like a Huawei P30 without the notch

A Dutch tech blog claims to have found a ZTE patent for this OEM's latest trick: the dual-display premium phone. Unlike the pre-existing Axon M, this design puts a screen on either side of the device. As it has triple rear cameras...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Jul 2019 15:00

The purported trademark for the name LG M10. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

LG may have a whole new smartphone series in the works

LG may be about to release a new line of smartphones with the prefix M. According to a new report posted to a tech blog, the OEM has applied for a Korean trademark that would make the name "LG M10" official. In other related news,...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Jul 2019 14:02

The Samsung Galaxy M30. (Source: The Mobile Indian)

New renders hint at dual cameras for Samsung Galaxy M30s

Samsung is now linked to a potentially different variant of the Galaxy M30 smartphone. Some leaks have indicated that, should such a device exist, it may have a more powerful processor than the original. Ironically, however, new r...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Jul 2019 00:27

The IP camera market may grow to a multi-billion-dollar worth in the next decade. (Source: Alert Watch)

The IP camera market is now projected to be worth approximately US$20 billion in 6 years

Internet-protocol (or IP) cameras shipments are thought to grow to over 100 million by 2025, or 20% more than there are now. These projections are part of newly-published research on the IP surveillance market. It is thought to be...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Jul 2019 23:19

The Samsung Galaxy Fold may be ready for its 2nd launch event. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is reportedly "good to go", according to expert Korean testers

A Korean tech news site claims that the Galaxy Fold has passed testing by a group of "professionals and professors" at 2 prominent universities in the country. Reportedly, this assessment was the flexible Samsung device's final st...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Jul 2019 19:05

LG Pay now available in the US

After countless delays, LG Pay is now finally available for the US market. This mobile payment service will be supported by the LG G8 ThinQ at launch and will reach the LG V50, V40, V35, and G7 ThinQ in the coming months. LG Pay s...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Jul 2019 12:49

The Xperia 1 successor will take its lift its pixel count to over 10 million. (Source: Sony)

Sony Xperia 1R to feature 5K OLED display with an incredible pixel density of 899 ppi

Sony has stepped up its smartphone game with the launch of the Xperia 1 that features a stunning 21:9 4K HDR OLED display. However, it looks like it is going to take this up to a whole new level with its sequel by upgrading it to ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Jul 2019 12:16

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 looks like a Microsoft Surface with its new keyboad cover attached. (Source: Android Headlines)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 press renders surface, reveals first keyboard cover with integrated trackpad

Samsung’s next flagship Android tablet the Galaxy Tab S6 has surfaced in press renders that include its all-new keyboard cover for the first time. Like Apple’s new iPad, the tablet looks set up to be able to charge its S-Pen wirel...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Jul 2019 11:25

The Redmi K20 Pro aims to be a definite flagship-killer. (Source: Xiaomi)

Pocophone in a new avatar? Xiaomi launches the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro in India

Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro in India. The K20 and K20 Pro offer a flagship-grade experience under the Redmi sub-brand and feature the latest Qualcomm SoCs, FHD+ AMOLED displays, a triple-camera s...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Jul 2019 09:45

Researchers at Symantec discover media file vulnerability in WhatsApp and Telegram

WhatsApp and Telegram are popular secure messaging apps that feature end-to-end encryption to keep messages safe. Even still, the apps have a glaring backdoor that could allow attackers to alter media files sent through the apps. ...

Sam Medley, 17 Jul 2019 22:23

The Samsung Galaxy A10. (Source: MySmartPrice)

Prominent leaker predicts improved camera, battery and more for the Samsung Galaxy A10s

New certifications have indicated that Samsung is about to release a new version of the Galaxy A10. The respected tipster Ishan Agarwal has just posted some potential specs for the phone on Twitter. They include better cameras, a ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Jul 2019 20:48

The Xiaomi Mi A3 really does look like this. (Source: Gizbot)

Xiaomi Mi A3 is now on sale in Spain

Xiaomi has finally confirmed the Mi A3's specs in the course of this new Android One device's launch. As this event took place in Spain, this is also the first market in which it is being sold at present. The phone starts at €250 ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Jul 2019 18:48

Opensignal's latest carrier rankings in important dimensions of 4G service. (Source: Opensignal)

T-Mobile has the fastest 4G in the US, although Verizon has the best coverage: latest research

The latest study from the cellular-data research body Opensignal reports that Verizon has the most widespread 4G services in the US (at 94.8% coverage). However, T-Mobile was associated with the best upload and download experience...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Jul 2019 17:14

The updated Red magic 3 model should launch immediately after the ROG Phone 2 from Asus. (Source: NDTV)

Nubia teases Snapdragon 855 Plus upgrade for Red Magic 3

In response to the recently leaked Asus ROG Phone 2 powered by the Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC, Nubia immediately teased an upgraded version of its top selling Red Magic 3 gaming phone. We could also see new versions for Xiaomi's Blac...

Bogdan Solca, 17 Jul 2019 15:41

The Asus ROG Phone 2 will be the first commercial phone to integrate the Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC. (Source: NDTV)

Asus ROG Phone 2 Geekbench results reveal Snapdragon 855 Plus CPU performance

The Geekbench single and multi-core tests reveal minimal gains compared to the non-Plus Snapdragon 855, but the GPU performance is not taken into account, so for a true comparison between the two SoC versions we will most likely h...

Bogdan Solca, 17 Jul 2019 15:17

Samsung 45 W charger will cost over US$55 (Source: SamMobile)

Samsung’s upcoming 45 W fast charger will cost almost as much as a low-end smartphone

Samsung is apparently to give consumers one more reason to hate it: the company is planning to launch the Galaxy Note 10 with 45 W fast charging support, but without a charger to meet the requirements in the retail package. The 45...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Jul 2019 14:53

A new render for the Galaxy Watch Active 2. (Source: Android Headlines)

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 now rumored to have special Under Armour-branded edition

Samsung is now thought to have a successor for the Galaxy Watch Active in the works. The latest leaks on the subject claims that one variant of this putative wearable will be produced in collaboration with the sportswear company U...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Jul 2019 14:20

Honor and Huawei are updating numerous devices to the latest EMUI version. (Source: Honor)

New software updates for slightly older Honor and Huawei phones appear

Huawei and Honor have announced the roll-out of EMUI 9.1 (or Magic UI 2.1) for various phones released in or around 2018. This new OS version is probably best known for GPU Turbo 3.0, which optimizes performance when various compa...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Jul 2019 13:52

Some details of the Galaxy Note 10 have now been confirmed. (Source: Ishan Agarwal)

Galaxy Note 10 visits the FCC confirming it is smaller than the Note 9 and is fitted with a smaller battery

Samsung's eagerly anticipated Galaxy Note 10 has made its inevitable trip to the FCC to gain certification for its wireless technologies ahead of its launch. Although we didn't learn anything about its chipset or RAM configuration...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Jul 2019 13:11

The MediaTek Helio P90: could it be the template for a new SoC? (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek allegedly plans to step into mobile gaming arena with new, custom-build SoC

New leaks that allegedly emanate from Chinese sources point to the imminent release of a new processor by MediaTek: the Helio G90. This CPU is also directed at relatively fresh ground for the Taiwanese silicon-smiths. It is purpor...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Jul 2019 19:03

This phone may be getting some new siblings soon. (Source: GSMArena)

OPPO trademarks a whole bunch of new names for K-series smartphones

To say OPPO may be planning to expand its K series of smartphones may be somewhat of an understatement. The OEM has reportedly made a total of 21 trademarking applications for new device names along these lines. This volume of sub...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Jul 2019 17:16

The OnePlus 7 Pro only costs $324 to build - Comparison with the Galaxy S10+

According to a new report, the OnePlus 7 Pro only costs US$324 to build. That figure is non-inclusive of R&D, logistics, and marketing costs, of course. The Samsung Galaxy S10+ costs US$420 to build, and here we compare the cost o...

Ricci Rox, 16 Jul 2019 15:52

The Unihertz Titan is very similar to BleckBerry's Passport. (Source: Unihertz)

Unihertz announces Titan rugged qwerty smartphone for BlackBerry fans

The Unihertz Titan is inspired by BlackBerry's Passport and combines the qwerty design with rugged features like IP67 dust / water resistance. It also includes a 4.5-inch 1:1 1,400 x 1,400 IPS display, selfie cam and rear main cam...

Bogdan Solca, 16 Jul 2019 15:16

Google AdSense Android app (Source: Google Play)

Google discontinues the AdSense apps for Android and iOS

Google has decided to focus its efforts on the AdSense mobile web interface and discontinue the mobile apps. Those using AdSense on mobile devices were probably expecting this, since the Android app has not been updated since Dece...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Jul 2019 10:49

The Asus ROG Phone 2 will use the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC. (Source: Weibo)

Leaked images show how the Asus ROG Phone 2 powered by the Snapdragon 855 Plus looks like

Asus has announced that the upcoming ROG Phone II will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC that is optimized for enhanced gaming and VR experiences. The first leaked images of the ROG Phone II in action have also su...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Jul 2019 10:23

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F) on Geekbench (Source: Ice universe on Twitter)

Exynos 9825-powered Galaxy Note 10 hits Geekbench

The next-gen Exynos 9825-powered Samsung Galaxy flagships are flooding Geekbench and the results definitely look good. Alongside the Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970F), the Galaxy S10+ (SM-G975F) was also spotted on the website of the afor...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Jul 2019 09:58

New renders suggest a hidden front-facing camera for the Honor 9X Pro. (Source: MySmartPrice)

Latest renders point to pop-up cameras for Honor 9X series

According to some new leaks, the Honor 9X and its Pro variant will have full-screen displays. This will allegedly be conferred by selfie cameras hidden in pop-up modules. One of these Huawei sub-brand phones may also have appeared...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Jul 2019 22:43

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus will soon find a place in gaming smartphones this year. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm unveils the Snapdragon 855 Plus, slated to power upcoming gaming smartphones and the Galaxy Note 10

Qualcomm has released a mid-year refresh to the Snapdragon 855 called the Snapdragon 855 Plus. The 855 Plus offers a slightly faster Kryo 485 Prime core and a 15% faster Adreno 640 GPU. The rest of the specifications remain unchan...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Jul 2019 21:06

Will Vivo's V1921A look something like this? (Source: The News Minute)

More details of as-yet unreleased Vivo mid-ranger surface on Geekbench

The V1921A is a new device from Vivo that has triple cameras and an in-display fingerprint scanner. It has been certified by TENAA, and has now also appeared on the benchmarking site Geekbench. Its results show that it is powered ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Jul 2019 19:36

Huawei's HQ is in Shenzhen, Guangdong. (Image source: Telecoms)

Huawei to lay off hundreds of US employees

Huawei is putting together plans to lay off hundreds of its US-based employees, according to the Wall Street Journal. Although President Trump has eased some of the restrictions on the Chinese company, it remains on the US Entity ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Jul 2019 13:00

Vivo are alleged to be hiring in Europe. (Source: Vivo)

The smartphone OEM Vivo shows signs of breaking into new markets

Vivo is an OEM that mostly produces smartphones with modern features such as multiple cameras. However, these handsets have not been officially available in certain regions. However, new reports indicate that this company is hirin...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Jul 2019 20:28

The phone in a new leak looks a lot like this. (Source: Memeburn)

Samsung Galaxy Fold (in new revamped form) allegedly caught in live images on Indian transport system

A SamMobile source claims to have spotted a working unit of the Samsung Galaxy Fold in the hands of someone on the New Delhi metro recently. It is likely that this device has the updated design it needs to secure a re-do of its pl...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Jul 2019 18:07

The LG G6 may be updated to Android Pie soon. (Source: GSMArena)

Android Pie for the LG G6 (European variant) allegedly surfaces in leaked beta form

The G6 is LG's flagship smartphone for 2017. Despite this, it is yet to be officially updated to the latest version of Android. A Redditor claims to have found a beta for this very upgrade - albeit for just 1 region-specific varia...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Jul 2019 17:34

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+. (Source: OnLeaks)

Opinion | The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 may be yet another step in the wrong direction for the smartphone industry

Every year, OEMs increase prices on their new devices. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 phones will be no different, as a new leak claims that the Note 10 could start at US$999. That's the same MSRP the Note 9 launched with but the main...

Ricci Rox, 14 Jul 2019 13:19

Renders of the Mi A3. (Source: Winfuture)

Details of the Xiaomi Mi A3 revealed in full - Weaker performance than the Mi A2

Xiaomi is set to unveil its newest Android One phone, the Mi A3, soon, and details of the device have now been revealed in full. Notable takeaways include a 32 MP selfie camera, 48 MP main rear shooter, and an SoC that looks to a ...

Ricci Rox, 14 Jul 2019 13:00

The Samsung Galaxy S10+. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

June update introduces camera focusing bug to the Samsung Galaxy S10 phones

The Samsung Galaxy S10 phones have received a number of updates, with most improving on the few flaws the devices had at launch. The June OTA appears to be doing the opposite, however, as a number of users have reported a new focu...

Ricci Rox, 14 Jul 2019 12:54

The Asus Zenfone 6. (Source: First Post)

Excellent community development for the Asus Zenfone 6 makes an already great phone even better

The Asus Zenfone 6 was released a few months ago and is widely considered to be one of the best value flagships on the market right now, competing against the Mi 9 and OnePlus 7. Asus appears to have gotten the gist of the matter,...

Ricci Rox, 14 Jul 2019 12:49

Android

HongMeng OS is not intended for phones: Huawei executive

OnePlus releases Android Q Developer Preview 3 for the 7 and 6 series

iPhone loyalty drops to lowest level in years with 1-in-4 switching to Android

LG continues to leave the V30 out in the cold, but there is a flashable Beta version of Android 9.0 Pie if you are feeling brave

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro: The ASUS ROG Phone 2 and Nubia Red Magic 3 challenger is arriving July 30; Geekbench listing has it trailing the Galaxy Note 10

Reddit AMA reveals more details on Google Stadia

87% Samsung Galaxy A80 Smartphone Review – A winner with a rotating camera?

The Motorola One Action is now an Android Enterprise Recommended device

In spite of Trump's ban, Huawei is being touted to ship 260 million smartphone units this year

TENAA certification reveals Huawei Mate X final specs, launch date imminent

ZTE's alleged new dual-display patent looks most like a Huawei P30 without the notch

LG may have a whole new smartphone series in the works

New renders hint at dual cameras for Samsung Galaxy M30s

The IP camera market is now projected to be worth approximately US$20 billion in 6 years

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is reportedly "good to go", according to expert Korean testers

LG Pay now available in the US

Sony Xperia 1R to feature 5K OLED display with an incredible pixel density of 899 ppi

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 press renders surface, reveals first keyboard cover with integrated trackpad

Pocophone in a new avatar? Xiaomi launches the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro in India

Researchers at Symantec discover media file vulnerability in WhatsApp and Telegram

Prominent leaker predicts improved camera, battery and more for the Samsung Galaxy A10s

Xiaomi Mi A3 is now on sale in Spain

T-Mobile has the fastest 4G in the US, although Verizon has the best coverage: latest research

Nubia teases Snapdragon 855 Plus upgrade for Red Magic 3

Asus ROG Phone 2 Geekbench results reveal Snapdragon 855 Plus CPU performance

Samsung’s upcoming 45 W fast charger will cost almost as much as a low-end smartphone

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 now rumored to have special Under Armour-branded edition

New software updates for slightly older Honor and Huawei phones appear

Galaxy Note 10 visits the FCC confirming it is smaller than the Note 9 and is fitted with a smaller battery

MediaTek allegedly plans to step into mobile gaming arena with new, custom-build SoC

OPPO trademarks a whole bunch of new names for K-series smartphones

The OnePlus 7 Pro only costs $324 to build - Comparison with the Galaxy S10+

Unihertz announces Titan rugged qwerty smartphone for BlackBerry fans

Sony Xperia 1 smartphone camera comparison: Sony simply can't find a way to the top

Google discontinues the AdSense apps for Android and iOS

Leaked images show how the Asus ROG Phone 2 powered by the Snapdragon 855 Plus looks like

Exynos 9825-powered Galaxy Note 10 hits Geekbench

78% Amazon Fire 7 (2019) Review: A small update for the affordable tablet

Latest renders point to pop-up cameras for Honor 9X series

Qualcomm unveils the Snapdragon 855 Plus, slated to power upcoming gaming smartphones and the Galaxy Note 10

More details of as-yet unreleased Vivo mid-ranger surface on Geekbench

86% LG G8S ThinQ Smartphone Review: Innovative or outdated?

Huawei to lay off hundreds of US employees

The smartphone OEM Vivo shows signs of breaking into new markets

Samsung Galaxy Fold (in new revamped form) allegedly caught in live images on Indian transport system

Android Pie for the LG G6 (European variant) allegedly surfaces in leaked beta form

Opinion | The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 may be yet another step in the wrong direction for the smartphone industry

Details of the Xiaomi Mi A3 revealed in full - Weaker performance than the Mi A2

June update introduces camera focusing bug to the Samsung Galaxy S10 phones

Excellent community development for the Asus Zenfone 6 makes an already great phone even better

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