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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 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

Canon releases the EOS 90D, a new 32MP crop DSLR

The EOS 90D is Canon's latest APS-C camera that can shoot at 32.5MP with a crop of up to 1.6x. It is powered by a DIGIC 8 image processor and can shoot at up to 11 frames per second continuously. This camera's core unit will go on...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Aug 2019 20:12

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

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

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 releases the a6600, its new APS-C flagship camera

The a6600 is the latest premium camera from Sony. It is an APS-C mirrorless unit with a 24.2MP Exmor sensor, Fast Hybrid autofocus (AF) and a 3-inch 180-degree touchscreen. The OEM has also unveiled an entry-level a6000-series cam...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Aug 2019 00:16

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

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 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

Control gameplay in DirectX 11 may be a little better with the Radeon Adrenalin 19.8.2 download. (Source: Steam)

New AMD Radeon Adrenalin version confers support for Man of Medan and HDCP 2.3 in RX 5700 series

AMD has released Radeon Adrenalin 2019 Edition 19.8.2, an update that adds compatibility with HDCP 2.3 on the RX 5700 series of graphics cards. It also boosts performance while playing Control using DirectX 11 compared to the prev...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Aug 2019 17:04

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

iQOO launches the Pro 5G (and 4G) flagship smartphone(s)

Vivo's premium sub-brand iQOO has released the Pro, which as it turns out has a 4G variant in addition to the expected 5G-supporting model. It is powered by the Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC and has up to 12GB of RAM. The Pro runs Monst...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Aug 2019 15:12

Lava insists that its new, 3GB gaming phone is "too fast to be left behind"

Lava is an Indian smartphone OEM that has just released a new gaming phone. Called the Z93, it has 3GB of RAM and 32GB in internal storage, whereas many other companies in this space seem compelled to go for more in both respects....

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Aug 2019 18:57

The OnePlus will be released first in India. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus TV now officially slated for September 2019 launch; codename and specs leaked

The CEO of OnePlus (Pete Lau) has confirmed that the first-gen TV from this OEM will launch in a month from now (August 2019). It will be released to the Indian market initially. A Twitter tipster claims to have dug its CPU, GPU a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Aug 2019 18:39

The OPPO Reno2 may have made its first appearance on Geekbench. (Source: OPPO)

New 8GB OPPO phone pops up on Geekbench

A device with the novel model number OPPO PCKM00 has appeared on the Geekbench website recently. It is described as having 8GB of RAM, the Snapdragon 675 processor and as running Android 9. This phone has attained a relatively goo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Aug 2019 23:57

The UMIDIGI X is now official. (Source: UMIDIGI)

Sales of UMIDIGI's "in-screen fingerprint value king" will go live on August 26th

The UMIDIGI X, a phone that its OEM clearly believes offers the feature of an in-display fingerprint scanner in an exceptionally cost-effective way, is now live on AliExpress. However, the phone cannot be actually ordered until Au...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Aug 2019 18:44

The Realme 5 really does undercut the Mi A3 in India

The Realme 5 series has been released in India, and has been followed closely by the Xiaomi Mi A3 in the same market. It turns out that the Mi A3 and the base model from the new line does indeed have the same processor, although t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Aug 2019 19:09

The new Redmi phone on TENAA's website. (Source: TENAA)

Possible Redmi 7 successor appears on TENAA and in real-life images

A device with Redmi branding and the model number M1908C3IC has been certified by the Chinese telecomms authority TENAA. It is believed that this device will be called the 8 on launch. It has dual cameras and 3 RAM SKUs.

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Aug 2019 23:05

Xiaomi's Mi A3 listings on Amazon India. (Source: Amazon)

Xiaomi Mi A3 to launch in India on August 21, may start at about US$210

Xiaomi has announced that it will launch the Mi A3 as India's next Android One device on August 21, 2019. However, Amazon may have spoiled its reveal by publishing listings for its SKUs ahead of time. They show that these phones w...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Aug 2019 20:04

The Huawei Y9s. (Source: Android Enterprise)

Huawei Y9s with possible pop-up camera leaks out

It seems Huawei will release an alternative version of one of its 2019 mid-range phone soon. This device, the Y9s, has appeared on the Android Enterprise database. Its new product image shows a completely edge-to-edge screen, as o...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Aug 2019 17:01

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 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

Sony has won an award for its Real-Time Eye AF technique. (Source: Sony)

Sony smashes through records at the 2019 EISA Awards

Sony has announced that it has hit a new record for wins at the Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) awards for this year. The company won 7 times at this event, 3 of which were for its innovative, extensive G-series FE len...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Aug 2019 18:50

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

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

SK Hynix launches new Gold S31 SuperCore series of inexpensive consumer SATA III SSDs

The Gold S31 utilizes all in-house components from its built-in DRAM, firmware, and NAND Flash to be a "full" SK Hynix product. Although exclusive to the U.S. for now, additional M.2 PCIe models are expected to arrive for both Nor...

Allen Ngo, 15 Aug 2019 17:00

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

SK Hynix' new memory is high-bandwidth indeed. (Source: SK Hynix)

SK Hynix announces its next-generation, "world's fastest" high-bandwidth memory

The chip-maker SK Hynix has released HBM2E, its new storage standard. It is described as having up to 50% higher bandwidth at double the size compared to the previous generation. This new chip is aimed at uses in machine learning,...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Aug 2019 19:54

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

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 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

Nubia launches the Z20: a new dual-display, Snapdragon 855+ flagship

ZTE's high-value sub-brand Nubia has just released its latest phone. The Z20 looks a lot like the Samsung Galaxy S10, if that phone had an additional display on its rear panel. This new device is powered by the Snapdragon 855 Plus...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Aug 2019 19:26

An alleged shot of a 2019 Pixel in the wild. (Source: 9to5Google)

Pixel 4/4XL now rumored to come with 6GB of RAM and 90Hz displays

A prominent Google-news blog claims to have heard from its sources that the Pixel series will be upgraded to 6GB of RAM in 2019. The 2 upcoming phones are also now slated to feature 90-hertz refresh rates, a feature that is to be ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Aug 2019 17:16

The XFMEXPRESS NVMe cards will be slightly larger than existing microSD cards. (Source: Toshiba Memory America)

Toshiba intros new XFMEXPRESS form factor for PCIe NVMe SSDs

The new form factor is aimed at ultra-mobile devices like smartphones, IoT gateways and embedded systems. XFMEXPRESS NVMe cards will be slightly bigger than microSD cards, but the transfer speeds should match the M.2 form factor d...

Bogdan Solca, 07 Aug 2019 15:03

Samsung's first 6th-gen 3D V-NAND SSD is now in production. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's 6th-gen 3D V-NAND SSDs have a groundbreaking design for faster 256Gb data-transfers

Samsung claims that its upcoming vertically-stacked NAND (or V-NAND) for SATA-based SSDs confers improved read- and write-speeds on the resulting drives. They are composed of 100 or more layers of stacked flash cells, whereas prev...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Aug 2019 00:05

Asus showcases its ground-breaking ProArt PA32UCX monitor at SIGGRAPH 2019

Asus has gone to the SIGGRAPH conference this year to put its creator-focused hardware in full view. It consists of PCs such as the ZenBook Pro Duo and the new StudioBook series. However, the star of this show may be the new ProAr...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Aug 2019 22:01

Toshiba XL-FLASH storage promises DRAM-like speeds at cheaper prices

Acting as a hybrid between NAND and DRAM, Toshiba XL-FLASH may eventually make its way to SSDs and even NVDIMM to be a cost-efficient storage solution for future high-performance servers and workstations.

Allen Ngo, 05 Aug 2019 15:00

Razer launches the Viper, a new mouse for e-sports

The Viper is the latest mouse from Razer. It is a lightweight peripheral which, as the OEM asserts, is optimized for competitive gaming. It also integrates the 5G Advanced Optical Sensor and Razer Synapse 3.

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Aug 2019 23:05

Android Pie for the HTC U11 finally reaches users in Europe

HTC initialized a roll-out of Android Pie for a 2017 phone, the U11, in May 2019. However, not all users were served with this update before it was suspended due to technical issues. It seems the OEM has rectified them, as U11 own...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Aug 2019 20:50

The 5G tech market may have the potential to explode over the coming years. (Source: AMR)

5G technology is now projected to build a market worth over US$600 billion by 2026

The 5G tech market is now thought to be capable of hitting US$667.9 billion by the middle of the next decade. This is particularly impressive as it is also projected to accrue only $5.54 billion by 2020. This growth may be driven ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Aug 2019 18:00

The Samsung Galaxy Notes 10 may launch in this color, among others. (Source: MySmartPrice)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series is now slated to launch in at least 4 colorways and 3 storage tiers

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10s are not likely to be far from launch now. A new report indicates that both Notes will be sold in India via Flipkart. They are rumored to be offered in a total of 4 new colors, and with internal storage ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Aug 2019 14:23

GoPro will start to amalgamate its 2 main apps in the future. (Source: GoPro)

GoPro app to be updated with improved editing features

GoPro has announced that it will refresh the companion app for its action-cameras. The updates will integrate Quik editing features directly into said app. This will enable the user to apply filters and convert footage into storie...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Jul 2019 23:00

An up-to-date render for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6. (Source: MySmartPrice)

More potential details on Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 leak out

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is rumored to be this OEM's next premium tablet. It is already projected to ship with the Snapdragon 855 SoC, 128 or 256 GB in onboard storage and fast charging. A new tweet posted by the renowned leaker ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jul 2019 19:14

The OnePlus 7's new SKU on its sales page. (Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 7 ships in a new, 12GB variant - but only in its home market

The 7 is an updated version of the 6T that launched alongside the OnePlus 7 Pro flagship smartphone. It was originally sold in SKUs with either 6 or 8GB of RAM. Now, it is also available with 12GB - but this model is for the Chine...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jul 2019 16:30

The new FCC listing shows the new Galaxy Watch's screen. (Source: FCC)

New Samsung Galaxy Watch gains FCC registration

An upcoming Samsung smartwatch with the model number SM-R830 has been approved by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This registration shows that the watch has a 40mm variant, and will come in stainless steel or alumi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Jul 2019 16:54

Storage

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

The OPPO A9 (2020) is allegedly leaked in full

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

Canon releases the EOS 90D, a new 32MP crop DSLR

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

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

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

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

Sony releases the a6600, its new APS-C flagship camera

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

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

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

New AMD Radeon Adrenalin version confers support for Man of Medan and HDCP 2.3 in RX 5700 series

OPPO Reno2: main specs spilled in new certification

iQOO launches the Pro 5G (and 4G) flagship smartphone(s)

Lava insists that its new, 3GB gaming phone is "too fast to be left behind"

OnePlus TV now officially slated for September 2019 launch; codename and specs leaked

New 8GB OPPO phone pops up on Geekbench

Sales of UMIDIGI's "in-screen fingerprint value king" will go live on August 26th

The Realme 5 really does undercut the Mi A3 in India

Possible Redmi 7 successor appears on TENAA and in real-life images

Xiaomi Mi A3 to launch in India on August 21, may start at about US$210

Huawei Y9s with possible pop-up camera leaks out

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

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

Sony smashes through records at the 2019 EISA Awards

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

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

SK Hynix launches new Gold S31 SuperCore series of inexpensive consumer SATA III SSDs

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

SK Hynix announces its next-generation, "world's fastest" high-bandwidth memory

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

The Nokia 7.2 (aka Daredevil) allegedly swoops onto Geekbench

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

Nubia launches the Z20: a new dual-display, Snapdragon 855+ flagship

Pixel 4/4XL now rumored to come with 6GB of RAM and 90Hz displays

Toshiba intros new XFMEXPRESS form factor for PCIe NVMe SSDs

Samsung's 6th-gen 3D V-NAND SSDs have a groundbreaking design for faster 256Gb data-transfers

Asus showcases its ground-breaking ProArt PA32UCX monitor at SIGGRAPH 2019

Toshiba XL-FLASH storage promises DRAM-like speeds at cheaper prices

Razer launches the Viper, a new mouse for e-sports

Android Pie for the HTC U11 finally reaches users in Europe

5G technology is now projected to build a market worth over US$600 billion by 2026

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series is now slated to launch in at least 4 colorways and 3 storage tiers

GoPro app to be updated with improved editing features

More potential details on Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 leak out

The OnePlus 7 ships in a new, 12GB variant - but only in its home market

New Samsung Galaxy Watch gains FCC registration

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