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The Pixel 4 was officially teased by Google a few weeks ago. (Source: Google)

New Google Pixel 4 leak brings sad news for ultra-wide angle camera lovers

The Pixel 4 phones are expected to debut in October. An official teaser a few weeks ago confirmed that the devices would feature two rear shooters and the argument until now has been about what kind of secondary shooter Google wou...

Ricci Rox, 07 Jul 2019 13:50

The Mi 9 features a 48 MP camera and delivers excellent camera performance. (Source: Xiaomi0

Xiaomi's upcoming Mi Mix 4 promises to push the boundaries of smartphone photography

Xiaomi will release the Mi Mix 4 in the coming months and a company executive has confirmed that the upcoming flagship will feature a class-leading camera sensor. Not Samsung's 64 MP GW1 but something "better".

Ricci Rox, 07 Jul 2019 13:24

RIP, Pixel C. (Source: AndroidPit)

Google officially announces the death of the Pixel C

The Pixel C was released back in 2015 and received two major updates and about four years of software support in total. Starting this month, July 2019, though, Google will stop sending out security updates to the tablet. This come...

Ricci Rox, 07 Jul 2019 12:40

The Honor 9X will be powered by the new Kirin 810. (Source: Weibo)

The Honor 9X is coming on July 23 - Finally a worthy challenger to the Redmi Note 7 Pro?

The Redmi Note 7 Pro was launched a few months ago and has been hailed as the indubitable best-value mid-range option in the markets in which it's sold. Huawei's sub-brand, Honor, is a rival to Xiaomi on many counts and the compan...

Ricci Rox, 07 Jul 2019 12:27

The Xiaomi Mi A3 could look like this when it is released. (Source: GizmoChina)

The Xiaomi Mi CC9e may become the Mi A3 in the US

The Mi CC9e is one of Xiaomi's latest phones on the Chinese market. Despite its mid-range specs, it still features an in-display fingerprint scanner and the new Snapdragon 665 processor. There is now evidence that this device may ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Jul 2019 14:56

A shot of the alleged upcoming Nokia device. (Source: XDA)

Nokia is rumored to have a new 48MP mid-range phone in the works

A new report includes images of a heretofore-unseen phone linked to Nokia with triple cameras in a single circular module. Some material allegedly posted alongside these photos asserts that the main lens has a 48MP resolution. How...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Jul 2019 14:17

Deepfake: Are these the first official Mate 30 Pro adverts? (Image source: Weibo)

Deepfake: Are these the first official Mate 30 Pro adverts?

First, we had a back glass leak, next a few fan-made renders, and now apparently a set of official adverts? A deepfake or something more legit?

Alex Alderson, 06 Jul 2019 04:20

The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019). (Source: Samsung)

Samsung releases the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019)

Samsung has launched a new entry-level tablet today (July 5, 2019). It is the 8-inch Galaxy Tab A model for this year. This slate has a 1200x800 resolution, 2GB of RAM and the Snapdragon 425 processor.

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jul 2019 23:21

A look at three of the patented designs. (Image source: WinFuture)

Huawei is playing with how best to contextualise UI around a punch-hole camera

Some intriguing patents have been published by the German patent office. They show that Huawei is toying with the idea of how to contextualise UI and UX around a punch-hole camera. So, it appears that the Chinese manufacturer is h...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jul 2019 23:01

Samsung Galaxy A50 fails to impress in DxOMark

DxOMark: The Samsung Galaxy A50 fails to impress

The triple camera setup of the Galaxy A50 failed to impress on DxOMark, although its specs are impressive. According to DxOMark, the images produced by this Samsung phone lack detail, the autofocus often fails to work in low-light...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Jul 2019 22:29

Sony Xperia 1

85% Sony Xperia 1 Smartphone Review: It takes more than just a fancy display to challenge established flagships

A cinema in your pocket? Sony presents the Xperia 1 as being the first smartphone with a 4K and HDR OLED display with a 21:9 aspect ratio. Cinema ready? Well, there is more to the Xperia 1 than that. The Xperia 1 is a great smartphone, but it may only be ideal for a few people. Read on to find out why.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 6.50" | 178 g

Marcus Herbrich, 05 Jul 2019 21:32

Elisa now offers the 5G Axon 10 Pro in Finland. (Source: ZTE)

ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G now available in Finland

The Finnish carrier Elisa now offers the 5G version of ZTE's 2019 flagship smartphone. It joins the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G as options that can use the new bands on this network. The Axon 10 Pro 5G costs €899 (US$1009) outright through t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jul 2019 19:54

App expenditures in the 1st half of 2019 showed healthy growth. (Source: SensorTower)

Nearly US$40 billion was spent on apps in the 1st half of 2019

The latest report from SensorTower shows that app purchases generated a revenue of US$39.7 billion in the 1st 6 months of 2019. This impressive figure also represents a 15% year-on-year increase in the same kind of spending. The A...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jul 2019 18:44

The OPPO A9x may have a new, more powerful variant. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO may make a new 8GB variant of the A9x available soon

The OPPO A9x is a mid-range smartphone based on the MediaTek Helio P70 SoC. It was released as a single 6GB RAM SKU in May 2019. Now, it has reportedly returned to the TENAA certification authority in a new, 8GB incarnation.

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jul 2019 18:05

ZTE Blade V10 Vita: Short review of the low-radiation smartphone

80% ZTE Blade V10 Vita: Short review of the low-radiation smartphone

Affordable with an exotic SoC. The smaller sibling of the Blade V10 is priced significantly below 180 Euros (~$203), offers a large display, good storage equipment, and the current Android 9.0 Pie, but makes some compromises in terms of the camera.
UNISOC SC9863A | PowerVR GE8322 / IMG8322 | 6.26" | 153 g

Daniel Schmidt, 05 Jul 2019 17:08

False advertising? Samsung in hot water for allegedly "deceptive" marketing in Australia. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung sued by Australian consumer watchdog over water resistance claims

Samsung is being sued in Australia by its consumer watchdog for allegedly making misleading claims about the water resistance of its Galaxy smartphones in its marketing. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) cl...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Jul 2019 13:04

Sony launches WF-1000XM3 Truly Wireless Noise Cancelling in-ear headphones

Sony launches WF-1000XM3 Truly Wireless Noise Cancelling in-ear headphones

Sony has launched its latest truly wireless in-ear buds. The new WF-1000XM3 aims to deliver a light-weight alternative to Sony's hugely successful WH-1000XM3 wireless and noise cancelling over-ear headphones.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Jul 2019 12:06

Power banks make a billion-dollar market. (Source: EasyAcc)

The power bank market may be worth nearly US$30 billion in 2024

The latest report projects that the power bank market will be worth US$29.5 billion in the next 5 years. It indicates that the growth in demand for devices such as smartphones drive this industry. In addition, it is possible that ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jul 2019 20:21

LG is keeping quiet on pricing and availability for the time being. (Image source: LG)

LG G8S ThinQ: Snapdragon 855, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB of storage and Android 9.0 Pie

Anyone fancy a new LG flagship? Well, the South Korean company thinks so, although it is a device that it seemingly forgot to release. Curiously, LG introduced the G8S ThinQ at MWC19 in February but has only now gotten around to b...

Alex Alderson, 04 Jul 2019 19:11

The Lenovo Z6 only comes in blue. (Source: Lenovo)

The Lenovo Z6 is the latest phone to launch with a 120Hz display

Lenovo has unveiled its latest phone, the Z6, in China today (July 4, 2019). It has a 6.39-inch FHD+ OLED display with a waterdrop notch and a 120-hertz refresh rate. The Lenovo Z6 also has 3 rear cameras, a 4000mAh battery and th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jul 2019 19:10

The YI Nightscape dash cam has Sony night vision. (Source: YI)

A new dash-cam from YI has the latest Sony night-vision sensor

YI (or Xiaoyi) is a company known for camera-related product and accessories, including dash-cams. Its newest version of these is the Nightscape, a 1080p, Wi-Fi enabled device with a 140-degree field of view. It also integrates So...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jul 2019 18:35

Wearables will remain a growing market over the next few years. (Source: Design Interactive)

The wearables market is now expected to hit at least US$50 billion by 2022

Wearables are currently projected to influence the way personal electronics are used more and more in the future. This technology now covers both devices that can double as accessories and as clothing. Their market is estimated to...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jul 2019 16:13

The Vivo Z1 Pro. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo launches its Z1 Pro smartphone in India

The Vivo Z1 Pro has been released for sale in the Chinese and Indian markets. It is a mid-range device with the relatively new Snapdragon 712 processor. The Z1 Pro also offers a 5000mAh battery, a punch-hole display, and 4GB of RA...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jul 2019 15:44

The main camera gets 5X zoom lenses from Leica and may feature a 64 MP sensor. (Source: Weibo)

Alleged Huawei Mate 30 render reveals circular rear quad-camera setup

As with all previous Mate flagships, lenses are provided by Leica, and it looks like the main camera will also feature 5X optical zoom. The high-resolution render also reveals Leica Vario-Summilux-H 1:1.6-3.4/16-125mm ASPH specs a...

Bogdan Solca, 04 Jul 2019 15:06

The Honor V20's successor may have an improved SoC and 5G. (Source: Fossbytes)

Initial leak points to Kirin 985 for the Honor V30

A new rumor posted to Weibo suggests that Honor is working on a next-generation flagship already. It links the V30 to the Kirin 985, one of Huawei's next premium SoCs. The leak also hints at 5G support in this phone.

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jul 2019 14:41

The wireless charging market may show healthy growth over the next 6 years. (Source: Amazon)

The wireless charging market may be worth US$27 billion by 2025

Wireless charging is already appreciably popular today. Its market is thought to be capable of attaining a US$27 billion value over the next 6 years, according to the latest research. Its results show the most prominent applicatio...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Jul 2019 23:05

ZTE Axon 10 Pro

85% ZTE Axon 10 Pro Smartphone Review: The flagship killer from China

Also available with 5G. ZTE pitches the Axon 10 Pro against modern flagships like the P30 Pro, especially in regard to design. The Chinese manufacturer has included an in-screen fingerprint scanner and 48 MP dual rear-facing cameras, but it has scrimped on many of the other flashy features adorning high-end handsets. Read on in this detailed review to find out how this 600-Euro (~US$678) supposed flagship killer performs in our tests.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 6.47" | 178 g

Mike Wobker, 03 Jul 2019 21:11

OxygenOS for the OnePlus 6 and 6T now inlcudes a screen recorder. (Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 6 and 6T get screen recorders in their latest software update

OnePlus has recently updated the 6 and 6T, its second-last generation of flagship phones. The upgrade confers the June 2019 security patch level on the devices. It also adds a native screen-recorder, which is now found in the seri...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Jul 2019 20:10

CC's new top-end Mi CC9mt variant. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi CC9 series will be first released for sale on July 5, 2019

Xiaomi has finally premiered its new brand, CC, in China. So far, it consists of 3 discrete variants: the Mi CC9e, the Mi CC9 and Mi CC9mt. These phones strongly resemble the Mi 9, have 6 inch-plus AMOLED displays and triple rear ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Jul 2019 17:04

The original ROG Phone had a 90 Hz AMOLED panel and scored 88% overall in our review. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS confirms that the ROG Phone 2 will have a 120 Hz display

ASUS ROG has been posting more teasers on its Weibo account about the next ROG Phone. Reports from China claim that the ROG Phone 2 will be announced this month and showcased at the Chinajoy conference in early August. Are you rea...

Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2019 14:01

Vivo iQOO Neo gaming phablet (Source: Vivo)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845-powered Vivo iQOO Neo joins the gaming smartphone niche

While the regular Vivo iQOO features the top-of-the-line Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, the new iQOO Neo is only powered by the flagship processor of the previous generation, namely the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. This new handse...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jul 2019 13:03

Samsung Galaxy S11 unofficial concept render (Source: Juno on Twitter)

Samsung Galaxy S11 concept surfaces online, quad main camera in tow

Although nothing more than an unofficial render that looks more like a sketch, the image that surfaced on Twitter claiming to show what the next-gen Galaxy S flagship looks like reveals two key features: a quad-camera assembly on ...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jul 2019 08:01

Samsung has ramped up silicon production with Synopsys' help. (Source: Samsung)

Synopsys contributes to accelerated 7nm production at Samsung

Synopsys has announced the successful implementation of its Yield Explorer platform at Samsung's fabricators. This reportedly results in a ramping-up of production in terms of 7 (as well as 10 and 8) nanometer (nm) architectures f...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Jul 2019 22:58

The 12GB variant of the Red Magic 3. (Source: Nubia)

12GB camo version of the Red Magic 3 goes on sale internationally

The Red Magic 3 is already probably one of 2019's most interesting gaming phones. Its manufacturer, Nubia, has also now made a 12GB RAM variant available on its international retail platform. This phone also has a camo finish that...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Jul 2019 18:53

The Galaxy Note 10 media teaser highlights two of its key features. (Source: Samsung)

Galaxy Note 10 Unpacked teaser focuses on tiny in-display camera

Samsung has sent official invites out to the media for its Galaxy Unpacked event on August 7 where it will officially reveal the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+. The invitation features a teaser highlighting the size of the tip...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Jul 2019 14:13

Samsung SM-A307FN Geekbench listing (Source: MySmartPrice News)

Alleged Galaxy A30s hits Geekbench

The Geekbench entry for a Samsung device known as SM-A307FN suggests that the upcoming Galaxy A30s could be very similar to the Galaxy A30. The listing on the popular benchmark database reveals the same Exynos 7904 processor and 3...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jul 2019 14:11

A Galaxy S10 in a very sorry state. (Image source: Weibo)

Samsung Galaxy S10 catches fire while charging

The story of a Samsung Galaxy S10 self-destructing has been circulating on Chinese social media platform Weibo. The device apparently caught fire while charging just over a day after it was purchased. An accompanying video shows t...

Alex Alderson, 02 Jul 2019 13:20

Motorola XT2025-1 details (Source: Nashville Chatter)

Motorola XT2025-1 hits FCC

While everyone is expecting for the return of the legendary Motorola Razr, the US market should get ready to receive another handset from this brand. Unfortunately, this phone has no official name yet. For now, all we know is that...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jul 2019 12:27

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

Samsung Galaxy S10 range dedicated night mode update with major camera improvements finally hits the US

A month ago or so, Samsung sent out the dedicated night mode update to the Exynos Galaxy S10 models. That update has finally hit the US, too, and it brings camera improvements across the board that will allow the device compete ag...

Ricci Rox, 02 Jul 2019 11:43

The Redmi K20. (Source: Mi)

Redmi has already sold a million K20 phones

Redmi's K20 phones were always going to be best-sellers. The devices, in about a month since they went on sale, have done impressively on the market, with the company confirming sales of a million units. This is even more astonish...

Ricci Rox, 02 Jul 2019 11:41

Apple tablets, tablet market to hit US$600 billion in 2026

The tablet market is expected to hit US$600 billion by 2026

Although tablets were expected to go extinct, a new study by Future Market Insights predicts that the demand for such pieces of hardware "will surge extensively in the upcoming years" thanks to multiple reasons. This report claims...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jul 2019 10:14

HTC Desire 12s

78% HTC Desire 12s Review: Striped Smartphone

Courageous update? HTC, one of the pioneers of the smartphone era, seems to be falling into oblivion more and more with each passing year. At least the Taiwanese manufacturer has now updated its mid-range line-up and introduced the HTC Desire 12s, a smartphone for around $200. Is it enough to rekindle our interest?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | 5.70" | 150 g

Florian Schmitt, 02 Jul 2019 01:21

Image via CNET

Samsung CEO admits the Galaxy Fold's launch was "embarrassing"

In an interview with a small group of media outlet, Samsung CEO D.J. Koh stated that the Galaxy Fold's flubbed launch was "embarrassing." However, Koh still sees foldable devices as the next logical step in the evolution of person...

Sam Medley, 01 Jul 2019 23:23

OPPO claims that MeshTalk can work without any conventional form of data. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO premieres a new kind of connectivity independent of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or cell data

OPPO has announced a new technology at MWC Shanghai: MeshTalk. It is described as a way to talk or text without the need for a cellular, Bluetooth or online connection. MeshTalk apparently works when 2 compatible devices are withi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Jul 2019 20:05

3DMark for Android has an important new update. (Source: 3DMark)

The latest update to 3DMark for Android optimizes Sling Shot Extreme and makes the app 64-bit

The Android version of the 3DMark benchmarking suite is regarded as one of the best for non-iOS mobile devices. Its latest update has improved its compatibility with the ARM Mali-G72 and Mali-G76 chipsets. Then again, this fix may...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Jul 2019 18:55

Smartphone market analysis chart June 2019 (Source: Canalys)

Canalys: 5G phone shipments will overtake 4G in 2023

According to Canalys mobile VP Nicole Peng, 5G smartphones will see a rapid adoption in China thanks to the strong government roadmap and the financial capabilities of the local operators. Global 5G phone shipments are expected to...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Jul 2019 18:41

The Xiaomi CC 9e may have already completed some benchmarks. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi CC 9e spotted on Geekbench

A device called the Xiaomi Mi CC 9e has appeared on the Geekbench 4 website. Its results in these tests depict it as a 6GB phone powered by the Snapdragon 660 SoC. The Mi CC 9e also apparently runs Android Pie, but that is all tha...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Jul 2019 18:20

Concept render by @CConceptCreator based off the back glass leak. (Image source: @CConceptCreator)

No squares allowed: Here is the clearest indication yet of what the back of Mate 30 Pro will look like

A photo of what is supposedly the back of the Mate 30 Pro has leaked out of China, showing a distinct change in the design language of its predecessor. Call us cynical, but the timing of this "leak" coincides awfully well with the...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2019 16:53

LG Stylo 5 exclusively available in Blonde Rose on Cricket Wireless (Source: Cricket Wireless)

Mid-range LG Stylo 5 hits Cricket Wireless

The latest device to join the Stylo lineup comes with a Cricket Wireless-exclusive color choice, namely Blonde Rose. Also available in Platinum Gray, this US$229.99 handset features an unspecified octa-core processor, stylus suppo...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Jul 2019 14:09

The NanoPi M4 comes in 2 GB or 4 GB of RAM flavours. (Image source: FriendlyElec)

FriendlyElec NanoPi M4: Price drop brings the RK3399 powered Raspberry Pi 4 competitor down to US$50

FriendlyElec has responded to the aggressive pricing of the Raspberry Pi 4 by cutting the MSRP of its NanoPi M4. The Rockchip RK3399 powered SBC originally started at US$65 for the 2 GB of RAM variant and has now received a 23% pr...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2019 12:38

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