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The alleged teaser for the iQOO Plus 5G. (Source: Weibo)

The ROG Phone 2's Chinese pricing may work out great for mobile gamers, if not for Vivo

Vivo is set to release a phone that will not only support 5G, but will also feature the latest flagship processor from Qualcomm. A promotional image supposedly associated with this phone (the iQOO Pro 5G) has leaked via Weibo. It ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jul 2019 19:24

The current Xiaomi Mi Gaming notebook. (Source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi Mi Gaming notebooks may come with either RTX 2060 or GTX 1660 Ti

Xiaomi is now rumored to have updates for its Mi Gaming notebook line in the works. The 2019 versions of these laptops may be powered by either the RTX 2060 or GTX 1660 Ti. This is not much of a stretch, as last year's models were...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jul 2019 16:05

The Black Shark 2 Pro's AnTuTu scores (orange) compared to those of the 2 (blue). (Source: Weibo)

AnTuTu confirms Snapdragon 855 Plus (and the performance to match) for Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro

The benchmarking authority AnTuTu has released its first set of results for the upcoming Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro. They indicate that the phone has made what may be significant gains over its early-2019 variant. This is due to the...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jul 2019 15:27

Microsoft PowerPoint online with updated header (Source: Microsoft Tech Community)

Microsoft drops the "Online" from Office Online

Since many major software suites are slowly moving to an online-only approach, it is not a big surprise that Microsoft has decided to rename its Office Online suite by removing the "Online" part. However, the branding change does ...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Jul 2019 12:20

The Honor 20 Pro will be on sale soon. (Source: Honor)

Honor 20 Pro worldwide sales are now official

Honor released its current flagship, the 20 Pro, in a May 2019 event. However, it has not been available to buy outside of China since. This will change soon, as the company has announced that it will release this phone to other m...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jul 2019 20:00

Sony releases the RX100 VII, a new compact camera with full-frame powers

With up to 60 auto-focus (AF) or auto-exposure (AE) calculations per second and 20fps shooting, Sony claims to have packed flagship speeds into its latest compact camera. The RX100 VII has a 20.1MP Exmor RS sensor and the latest g...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jul 2019 19:24

Some material that may be part of the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro's promotion. (Source: IndiaShopps)

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is now slated to come with DC-dimming

As with last year, Xiaomi is projected to update its gaming phone with a mid-year upgraded variant. It is likely to be called the Black Shark 2 Pro in 2019. It already has a reservations page on the retailer JD.com, which has let ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jul 2019 18:28

Nokia may release a pop-up camera phone soon. (Source: Twitter)

Nokia 8.2: now tipped to be the OEM's first pop-up camera phone

The renowned leaker Ishan Agarwal claims to have heard that Nokia will release its first phone with a pop-up selfie camera soon, and that it will be the 8.2. The sensor to be housed in this module may be a 32MP shooter. The 8.2 is...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jul 2019 15:24

The Motorola Moto E6. (Source: Android Enterprise Partners)

Latest Moto E6 leak suggests underwhelming specs, even compared to the E5

The Moto E series has often been a compelling option for those in the market for a budget smartphones. It seems, however, that its next upcoming generation may fail this promise in 2019 somewhat. The Moto E6 is now listed on an of...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Jul 2019 22:41

CHUWI is adding 45W charging to its crowdfunding champ, the Minibook

The CHUWI MiniBook is the focus of an extremely successful campaign on Indiegogo. The device in question is a UMPC with an 8-inch screen, a Lenovo Yoga-like hinge and as much as 16GB in RAM. The OEM is celebrating an important mil...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Jul 2019 21:50

The Samsung Galaxy A10s. (Source: Android Enterprise Partners)

Samsung Galaxy A10s details surface in new Android Enterprise listing

Samsung is now linked to the release of the Galaxy A10s, a possibly upgraded version of the pre-existing A10. Its latest mention comes courtesy of the Android Enterprise Recommended website, which lists often cost-effective mobile...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Jul 2019 21:16

Gallery Go now available as a light Google Photos replacement with offline capabilities (Source: Google Play)

Google Photos gets lighter as Gallery Go — an Android Go app designed for offline use

Gallery Go was introduced earlier today during a special event held by Google Nigeria. This app is optimized for Android Go devices and focuses on offline capabilities while offering some machine learning-based capabilities alread...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Jul 2019 20:03

The Nokia 7.2 may look like this. (Source: NokiaPowerUser)

Nokia's "Daredevil" and "Star-Lord" now allegedly set for August launch

The Nokia rumor mill has generated details on 2 potentially upcoming phones: the 6.2 and 7.2. They are thought to have Marvel-inspired code-names and the circular rear camera module seen in an earlier leak. The latest indication i...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Jul 2019 18:14

Is this promotional poster for the UMIDIGI X real? (Source: GizmoChina)

UMIDIGI allegedly has a new triple-camera phone ready for launch

A leak pointing to a new mobile device with an in-display fingerprint scanner, a 4150mAh battery and rear triple cameras from UMIDIGI ha sprung online. As one of its cameras is allegedly a 48MP sensor, it is likely that this phone...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Jul 2019 19:47

What really happened to the Eve V? Its manufacturer finally explains itself

The Eve V was once hailed as a 'Surface Pro killer', as it offered a worthy alternative to this 2-in-1 (on paper at least) at a low price compared to that of the Microsoft product. However, its manufacturer (also called Eve) ran i...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Jul 2019 16:20

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

South Korea produces three quarters of the world's memory chip supply. (Source: WhatNext.pl)

South Korea / Japan trade war could lead to DRAM memory price spikes

As the tensions between South Korea and Japan escalate, prices for NAND and DRAM chips are primed for substantial spikes over the remainder of 2019. In the past 2 weeks, prices already increased by 15% and the demand for DDR4 RAM ...

Bogdan Solca, 19 Jul 2019 15:41

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

Toshiba Memory will rebrand itself soon. (Source: Toshiba)

Toshiba announces new name for its memory division

Toshiba Memory has unveiled plans to rebrand itself in 2019. Its new name, Kioxia, is a blend of 2 different words for "memory" and "value". It will take effect from October onward.

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Jul 2019 20:48

The Polymega base unit. (Source: Playmaji)

The Polymega is a new modular console that can offer various different classic gaming systems in one

Playmaji, Inc. and extreme Co., Ltd. have announced the release of their new product: the Polymega. This new kind of console supports various classic CD-gaming platforms, including Neo Geo, PS1 and Sega Saturn. However, it also al...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Jul 2019 20:19

Sub-US$4 Netflix plan coming to India and a few other markets

Netflix will offer a cheaper, mobile-only plan in several markets

The new Netflix plan only allows its users to watch the content on a single device — smartphone/phablet or tablet — at a time. It does not work on streaming devices such as Roku or Chromecast, PCs/laptops, or smart TVs. In India, ...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Jul 2019 11:06

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

At this stage, some analysts suspect Amazon is unstoppable. (Source: WD Partners)

Early analysis suggests Amazon did very well on Prime Day 2019

Prime Day 2019 is now over, and the stats on it are rolling in. Preliminary analysis published by WD Partners show that the online traffic to the retail site for the event's 1st 24 hours increased 100% compared to the same average...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Jul 2019 20:15

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

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

Now is a great time to purchase an Intel 660p NVMe SSD. (Source: Newegg)

Deal | Get the Intel 660p 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD for just US$85 on Newegg, offer ends this Thursday

The Intel 660p 1 TB PCIe M.2 NVMe SSD is now available at a discounted price of just US$95 on Newegg and Amazon. Newegg is offering an additional US$10 off till Thursday bringing the price down to just US$85, which makes it a good...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Jul 2019 09:28

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

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 Sony MRW-S3 is the first USB-C hub to support USB 3.1 Gen 2. (Source: Sony)

Sony launches the fastest USB-C hub on the market with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support

Sony has launched the world's fastest USB-C hub, the MRW-S3. The device is differentiated from other similar products on the market by being the only one to support USB 3.1 Gen 2 speeds up to 1000MB's.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Jul 2019 14:25

Vivo debuts S series of phones in India

Vivo has launched a phone called the S1 for the Indian market. Unlike the existing device of the same name for the Chinese region, it is a new product powered by the MediaTek Helio P65 SoC, runs Android 9.0 and has triple rear cam...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Jul 2019 18:24

The Snapdragon Wear 3100 may be followed up by the 2700. (Source: Qualcomm)

Next-gen Snapdragon Wear SoC now rumored to be based on budget smartphone silicon

The Snapdragon Wear 3100 is the latest platform for Google-powered wearables. New leaks suggest that a successor for this SoC is already in the works. It is rumored to be called the Snapdragon Wear 2700, and to be a derivative of ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Jul 2019 23:56

The Snapdragon 665 may be found in another new phone soon. (Source: Qualcomm)

OPPO might be the next OEM to release a phone based on the new Snapdragon 665 SoC

New certifications pertaining to a device called the OPPO CPH1931 have allegedly been found online. This device as described is a phone with a 6.1-inch screen and a 5000mAh battery. Its most interesting attribute so far may be ref...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Jul 2019 22:52

The latest leaks indicate that the Mi A2 Lite is also getting an update. (Source: Kimovil)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 saga continues: Latest rumor hints at 2 variants with different CPUs

Various leaks have indicated that Xiaomi's Mi Ax series will be updated soon. Some leaks have also suggested that this year's iteration will be a rebrand of the OEM's new quasi-premium, youth-oriented Mi CC9e. However, the freshes...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Jul 2019 18:48

Ticwatch Pro LTE now available, will activate via Verizon

Mobvoi has unveiled a new, LTE-enabled version of the Ticwatch Pro. This wearable has most of the specs of its original variant, including its innovative battery-saving dual display. On the other hand, the LTE model is enhanced wi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Jul 2019 19:06

Spotify Lite is far easier on a phone's memory compared to the regular vision. (Source: Spotify)

Spotify launches a Lite version of its app for Android

The ability to use Spotify on your phone may be restricted in terms of the storage it can take up. The new Lite version of this Android app, however, takes up about a tenth of the space compared to the regular download. It also ha...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Jul 2019 17:46

It seems that a new version of the Galaxy A50 is on the way. (Source: MySmartPrice)

New Samsung Galaxy A-series variant spotted in online leaks, almost exactly resembles A50

A Samsung phone with an unfamiliar model number has appeared on the Geekbench testing database. It is described as having 4GB of RAM and being powered by the Exynos 9610 SoC - as is the Galaxy A50, which was released some time ago...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Jul 2019 19:10

New Qualcomm 215 platform can elevate next-gen budget devices with dual cameras and 64-bit computing

Qualcomm has introduced the latest iteration of its 2-series for entry-level mobile devices. The 215 is the first of this line to support dual image signalling processors (ISPs) and 64-bit processing. It would also introduce HD+ r...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Jul 2019 13:30

Stadia Founder's Edition may be getting a rival from Microsoft. (Source: Engadget)

Microsoft is now thought to have a Stadia Founder's Edition-killer in the works

A tech blogger has posted a new video citing rumors that Microsoft is working on hardware for its xCloud platform. This console would apparently work with existing Xbox controllers, but also act as a competitor for Google's own st...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Jul 2019 23:33

Amazon keeps a record of tasks carried out using Alexa. (Source: VentureBeat)

Amazon keeps records of users' Alexa interactions - and may not delete them

A United States Senator has obtained a response to a letter sent to Amazon HQ concerning user privacy as it relates to the retail giant's Alexa platform. It advised the public representative that, although a given user can delete ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Jul 2019 19:40

The Redmi 7A ups the ante in the low-tier phone game. (Source: GSMArena)

The Redmi 7A is set to hit the Indian market at a 6A price

The Redmi 7A boasts an improved camera, processor and SKU choices compared to its predecessor, the 6A. It will go on sale in India at a special starting price of INR 5799 (~US$85). However, even its "normal" price translates to ab...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jul 2019 21:43

A new version of the Meizu 16s may be in the works. (Source: GSMArena)

Meizu 16s Pro is spotted on Chinese retailer's website

With its Snapdragon 855 processor, in-display fingerprint sensor and 48MP main camera, the Meizu 16s is a 2019 flagship smartphone in its own right. An electronics blog claims to have found screenshots indicating that the e-store ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jul 2019 18:47

The Vivo V1921A on TENAA's website. (Source: TENAA)

Vivo now linked to new, triple-camera phone with in-display fingerprint scanner

TENAA has reportedly certified a new device for Vivo. It is described as a 6.38 inch-display phone with a 4420mAh battery. The images associated with this listing show 3 rear-facing cameras and no visible fingerprint scanner.

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jul 2019 17:27

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The ROG Phone 2's Chinese pricing may work out great for mobile gamers, if not for Vivo

New Xiaomi Mi Gaming notebooks may come with either RTX 2060 or GTX 1660 Ti

AnTuTu confirms Snapdragon 855 Plus (and the performance to match) for Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro

Microsoft drops the "Online" from Office Online

Honor 20 Pro worldwide sales are now official

Sony releases the RX100 VII, a new compact camera with full-frame powers

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is now slated to come with DC-dimming

Nokia 8.2: now tipped to be the OEM's first pop-up camera phone

Latest Moto E6 leak suggests underwhelming specs, even compared to the E5

CHUWI is adding 45W charging to its crowdfunding champ, the Minibook

Samsung Galaxy A10s details surface in new Android Enterprise listing

Google Photos gets lighter as Gallery Go — an Android Go app designed for offline use

Nokia's "Daredevil" and "Star-Lord" now allegedly set for August launch

UMIDIGI allegedly has a new triple-camera phone ready for launch

What really happened to the Eve V? Its manufacturer finally explains itself

Reddit AMA reveals more details on Google Stadia

The Motorola One Action is now an Android Enterprise Recommended device

South Korea / Japan trade war could lead to DRAM memory price spikes

New renders hint at dual cameras for Samsung Galaxy M30s

Toshiba announces new name for its memory division

The Polymega is a new modular console that can offer various different classic gaming systems in one

Netflix will offer a cheaper, mobile-only plan in several markets

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

Early analysis suggests Amazon did very well on Prime Day 2019

Xiaomi Mi A3 is now on sale in Spain

New software updates for slightly older Honor and Huawei phones appear

Deal | Get the Intel 660p 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD for just US$85 on Newegg, offer ends this Thursday

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

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

Sony launches the fastest USB-C hub on the market with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support

Vivo debuts S series of phones in India

Next-gen Snapdragon Wear SoC now rumored to be based on budget smartphone silicon

OPPO might be the next OEM to release a phone based on the new Snapdragon 665 SoC

The Xiaomi Mi A3 saga continues: Latest rumor hints at 2 variants with different CPUs

Ticwatch Pro LTE now available, will activate via Verizon

Spotify launches a Lite version of its app for Android

New Samsung Galaxy A-series variant spotted in online leaks, almost exactly resembles A50

New Qualcomm 215 platform can elevate next-gen budget devices with dual cameras and 64-bit computing

Microsoft is now thought to have a Stadia Founder's Edition-killer in the works

Amazon keeps records of users' Alexa interactions - and may not delete them

The Redmi 7A is set to hit the Indian market at a 6A price

Meizu 16s Pro is spotted on Chinese retailer's website

Vivo now linked to new, triple-camera phone with in-display fingerprint scanner

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

Samsung releases the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019)

ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G now available in Finland

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

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

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

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

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