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Xiaomi is well underway with its MIUI 12.5 rollout now. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi releases MIUI 12.5 to seven more devices

Xiaomi is yet to start rolling out MIUI 12.5 globally, but it has issued its latest OS to seven more devices in China. Following on from the Mi 11, now the Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11, Mi 10 Ultra, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10 and even the ...

Alex Alderson, 23 Apr 2021 13:20

The new Q3 Pro. (Source: Realme)

The Realme Q3 Pro launches with a new 5G processor for just under US$280

Realme has launched the Q3 Pro as the brand's first ever phone with the new Dimensity 1100 SoC. It is joined by the vanilla Q3, powered by the Snapdragon 750G, and the Q3i, which has an older Dimensity 700 chipset. The latter star...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Apr 2021 23:34

The RedMagic Watch. (Source: Nubia)

The first-gen RedMagic Watch is now available internationally

The RedMagic Watch is one of the latest options on the global wearables market. It has a 1.39-inch AMOLED display, a blood-oxygen sensor and 24-hour heart-rate monitoring. It also now has a US$99 price-tag on the brand's internati...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Apr 2021 22:05

Oppo could be working on an in-house object tracker to rival Airtags

Oppo reportedly working on its own version of Airtags

Following Samsung and Apple's footsteps, Oppo seems to be working on object trackers. Leaked images from Weibo show that it packs a USB Type-C port for some reason. An ultra-wideband chip is thrown in, too.

Anil Ganti, 22 Apr 2021 20:19

The Oppo Reno5 A will launch in at least two colours. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Oppo Reno5 A leaks as a budget entry in the Reno5 series

Oppo is planning to release another Reno5 smartphone, this time a budget 'A' model. The Reno5 A will have a large display, a 64 MP primary camera and a capacitive fingerprint scanner, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 22 Apr 2021 19:47

MIUI 12.1.5 on Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro details April 2021 update (Source: Own)

Android 11-based MIUI 12.1.5 hits the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro and most bugs are now gone

After a buggy update from Android 10 to Android 11, the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro finally gets things right. The MIUI 12.1.5 update that includes last month's security patch feels snappier and some of the most annoying issues of its prede...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Apr 2021 10:40

Eve claims that its Spectrum gaming monitor now supports HDMI 2.1. (Image via Eve)

Eve shows off HDMI 2.1 working on Spectrum monitor in new video, gives update on Spectrum testing and development

In a new video posted earlier today, Eve claims that HDMI 2.1 on its Spectrum gaming monitor is now working. The video shows Spectrum connected to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 via an HDMI cable and running at 3840x2160 at 144 Hz, wh...

Sam Medley, 22 Apr 2021 05:59

Oppo promises 'Super Performance' with the K9. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo reveals the K9 with 'Super Performance' and a 64 MP camera

Oppo has revealed the K9, a smartphone it claims will deliver 'Super Performance'. The Oppo K9 will launch on May 6 with a 64 MP primary camera and a slim design.

Alex Alderson, 21 Apr 2021 18:11

The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition will launch on April 27. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms MediaTek Dimensity 1200 for the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition and a gamer-focused design ahead of April 27 launch

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition will feature a MediaTek Dimensity 1200, an SoC that should compete with the Snapdragon 870 in the Redmi K40. The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition will have some exclusive features tho...

Alex Alderson, 21 Apr 2021 15:53

The Legion Phone Duel 2. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo now offers an extended warranty for its 2021 Legion gaming phone

The Legion Phone Duel 2 (or 2 Pro) launched with one of the most innovative and landscape-oriented designs of any Android device in 2021 thus far. Unfortunately, this also made it one of the most fragile phones this year. The OEM ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Apr 2021 13:53

Future Huawei smartwatches may be able to measure blood sugar, blood pressure and take ECGs. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei is looking to bring ECG, non-invasive blood sugar and blood pressure capabilities to future Watch GT smartwatches

Huawei's Director Xu Wenwei has announced that the company is developing several noteworthy health features for future smartwatches. Apparently, Huawei is testing background blood sugar and blood pressure monitors, along with sens...

Alex Alderson, 21 Apr 2021 00:43

The Mi TV EA 2022 series will be available in seven sizes. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi presents the Mi TV EA series in seven sizes ranging from 32-inches to 75-inches

Xiaomi has unveiled seven TVs for 2022, although it will begin selling them on April 25. The Mi TV EA series starts at CNY 999 (~US$153) for the 32-inch model and is also available in 40-inch, 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch an...

Alex Alderson, 20 Apr 2021 18:45

Realme hypes the Q3 ahead of its launch. (Source: Weibo)

The Realme Q3 series is confirmed to launch on April 22, 2021

Realme has announced that the Q3 smartphone (or possibly smartphones) will debut on April 22, 2021. The line has also been confirmed to be the OEM's first to feature the new MediaTek Dimensity 1100 SoC. Their maker has also strong...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Apr 2021 15:56

Apparently, Xiaomi is testing MIUI 12.5 on over forty devices. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi reported to be testing MIUI 12.5 on over 40 devices

Xiaomi's official MIUI 12.5 device list is rather lacklustre; only eighteen devices are confirmed to receive the OS update so far. Reportedly, Xiaomi is testing MIUI 12.5 on over three dozen handsets, including the Mi 8 and Redmi ...

Alex Alderson, 19 Apr 2021 18:05

The Mi A3's latest update should address a few of its long-standing issues. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 receives DPI and charging status indicator fixes with its latest update

Xiaomi has updated the Mi A3 to the April 2021 security patch, a patch that addresses 18 critical or high CVEs for the Android One handset. However, V12.0.8.0.RFQMIXM also reportedly fixes a few bugs on the Mi A3, including DPI an...

Alex Alderson, 19 Apr 2021 14:20

realme 8 Pro

82% Realme 8 Pro smartphone review - Lightweight 300-Euro-phone without 5G

In the megapixel frenzy. Realme installs a 108-megapixel camera in its 8 Pro and enables fancy photo effects like tilt-shift and pictures of the starry night sky. However, the latest cellular standard is missing, which limits the future viability somewhat.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | 6.40" | 176 g

Florian Schmitt, 19 Apr 2021 05:03

The Poco X3. (Source: Xiaomi)

Poco X3 explodes while charging and Poco lays blame firmly on the customer

Yet another device has gone up in flames. Again, it's a Xiaomi phone, this time the Poco X3. Supposedly, the device spontaneously combusted while charging, but Poco has claimed it was down to the customer puncturing the battery be...

Ricci Rox, 18 Apr 2021 17:11

The iQOO 7 is coming to India. (Source: Twitter)

iQOO confirms that its newly expanded 7 flagship series will get an Indian launch

The iQOO 7 was the cheapest phone to launch with the top-end Snapdragon 888 SoC on its Chinese-market launch. Now, the OEM has announced that it will venture into its first international market soon. It will be joined by a "new" v...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2021 16:23

An alleged Enco Buds render. (Source: Twitter)

The Enco Buds are to become OPPO's latest TWS accessories: new leak

OPPO will launch a new pair of audio devices called the Enco Buds soon, according to a new tip from the leaker Evan Blass. Their new alleged renders show a fairly standard TWS form-factor very similar to a product the OEM has alre...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Apr 2021 22:36

The Oppo Find X2 Pro and Reno4 Pro 5G utilize the company's ColorOS Android overlay. (Image source: Oppo - edited)

Master Lu banishes Xiaomi's MIUI from its mobile UI ranking list as Oppo's ColorOS and Realme UI are chosen as the best of the first quarter

The noted Chinese benchmark Master Lu has published a chart of what it considers to be the best mobile phone user interfaces for the first quarter of 2021. ColorOS from Oppo heads the table followed by Realme UI and Huawei’s EMUI....

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Apr 2021 15:53

The IWO HX68 is a budget smartwatch that has a large display and built-in speaker. (Image source: IWO)

IWO HX68: An Apple Watch clone that can make calls for US$26.99

The HX68 is a new smartwatch from IWO, and is one that can make calls thanks to its built-in speaker. Its 1.72-inch display is rather large too, but it remains lightweight at 34 g. The IWO HX68 retails for US$26.99.

Alex Alderson, 17 Apr 2021 02:36

The Mi 11 is a good smartphone, but the Mi 10 Pro may be the better option for cameras. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Do not buy the Xiaomi Mi 11 expecting a flagship-level camera experience

The Xiaomi Mi 11 may be a great smartphone, but it is not up there with the camera performance of other flagship smartphones released this year, Mi 11 Ultra included. Unfortunately, the Mi 11 cannot meet Xiaomi's marketing, even w...

Alex Alderson, 17 Apr 2021 02:27

Will the Q3 really look like this? (Source: Weibo)

The Realme Q3 is hyped as a super-affordable smartphone with a glow-in-the-dark finish

The Realme executive Chase Yu has strongly hinted at a brand-new style for the OEM's upcoming Q3, a phone that might start as low as ~US$153 (or 1000 yuan). That would be an impressive feat, as the device is also rumored to run on...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Apr 2021 21:24

Loongsoon white papers for the Loong Arch instruction set (Image Source: PC Watch)

China finalizes work on proprietary "Loong Arch" CPU instruction set that does not conflict with foreign CPU patents

Loongson is the company behind the development of the "Loong Arch" instruction set - China's first domestic CPU instruction set. According to third-party IP evaluators, Loong Arch is completely original and does not conflict with ...

Bogdan Solca, 16 Apr 2021 17:50

Micron Z9ZSB DDR5 chips (Image Source: ITHome)

Chinese RAM producer Netac plans to release 10 GHz DDR5 RAM modules

Netac has only been in the RAM market for a few years, but the Chinese company already intends to set itself apart and be the first to introduce DDR5 RAM modules overclocked to 10 GHz. This may take a while since 8.4 GHz DDR5 modu...

Bogdan Solca, 16 Apr 2021 17:03

Xiaomi debuts the Mi Mix Fold. (Source: YouTube)

Xiaomi sells 30,000 Mi Mix Folds in less than 60 seconds

The Mi Mix Fold is Xiaomi's first-gen foldable phablet, and thus offers an 8-inch main display in a book-like form-factor. It has just been released for sale in China, which, according to the OEM, has been a complete success. Xiao...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Apr 2021 16:48

Redmi teases its inaugural gaming device again. (Source: Weibo)

Redmi's gaming phone may have passed 3C testing with Mi 11-grade 67W fast charging

Redmi has affirmed that it will launch its first "gaming phone" in 2021 - perhaps even this month, should the latest rumors prove true. As if to give this idea more weight, a device with its alleged model number is now approved fo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Apr 2021 14:21

A Moto G60 render. (Source: TechnikNews)

Update | The Motorola Moto G60's latest leak may confirm the phone's RAM and SoC specs ahead of its launch

Motorola will launch the Moto G60 soon. This phone is the OEM's 108MP mid-ranger for 2021 that will come with the Snapdragon 732G processor and a 120Hz screen. According to its latest tip, these specs will be joined by 6GB of RAM ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Apr 2021 13:47

The new Air 2S. (Source: DJI)

DJI launches the Air 2S drone with an ultra-large sensor and a lot of features

The Air 2S is the successor to the DJI Mavic Air 2, even if it has new and snappier branding. It also has a sensor of 1 inch in size, which outdoes its forebear by a good margin. The new CMOS supports up to 5.4K recording at up to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2021 22:29

The Axon 30 Ultra. (Source: ZTE)

The ZTE Axon 30 Ultra launches with triple 64MP rear cameras and promises of international availability

ZTE has debuted its 2021 flagship smartphone series with a launch for the Axon 30 Pro and 30 Ultra in China. The latter is the one with the OEM's intensely-hyped "Trinity" rear camera system. It also has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2021 21:38

The new TCL Fold 'n Roll concept. (Source: TCL)

TCL introduces its 3-in-1 concept device as the Fold 'n Roll

TCL has unveiled its latest flexible-display concept at its 2021 Display Your Greatness global product launch event. It combines folding and sliding technology into one chassis, meaning, as the OEM asserts, that it can be a smartp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2021 20:44

The TCL 20 Pro 5G. (Source: TCL)

TCL's 20 L series: the world's first smartphones with Circular Polarization Display technology

TCL has launched new smartphones at its latest press conference. They include the 20 Pro 5G, which offers this brand's NXTVISION 2.0 screen optimizations and the Snapdragon 750G processor. However, the 20 L and 20 L+ also have an ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2021 20:11

Chuwi CoreBook Xe officially launches on April 20, marries 10th gen Comet Lake-U with discrete Iris Xe Max graphics (Source: Chuwi)

Chuwi CoreBook Xe officially launches on April 20, marries 10th gen Comet Lake-U with discrete Iris Xe Max graphics

The manufacturer still hasn't revealed how much it will cost, but it promises coupon codes and a free carrying bag for early bird buyers.

Allen Ngo, 15 Apr 2021 03:04

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is said to crash less often once updated to MIUI 12.5. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi 11 receives MIUI 12.5 with new features and improved performance

Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 12.5 to the Mi 11, one of its latest flagship smartphones. The update includes not only bug fixes from MIUI 12, but also new features and noticeable performance improvements. MIUI 12.5 should re...

Alex Alderson, 14 Apr 2021 23:16

Huawei's latest tablet teaser. (Source: Twitter)

Huawei's next tablet event clashes with Apple's April 20, 2021 show

Apple has just confirmed that its next Special Event will take place on April 20, 2021. Huawei has also gone ahead and scheduled a "new tablet debut" for the same day. This announcement, made through the OEM's official Japanese-la...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Apr 2021 19:20

Despite the budget-oriented build, Colorful added a high-quality 15.6-inch display. (Image Source: JD.com)

GPU maker Colorful enters budget laptop market with 15-inch gaming models featuring Comet Lake-H processors and GTX 1650 Ti graphics

The new JiangXing X15 budget gaming laptop from Colorful comes with i5-10300H and i7-10870H processor options, which can be coupled with 8 or 16 GB of RAM (upgradable to 32 GB) and 512 GB SSD storage, plus an Nvidia GTX 1650 Ti dG...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Apr 2021 18:50

The Note 10 5G. (Source: Redmi)

The Redmi Note 10 5G may be coming to the US and India as a POCO re-brand

The Redmi Note 10 series is now available in India - on the other hand, it is missing its vanilla 5G variant. Now, there are signs that this Dimensity 700-powered phone is coming to the market after all, albeit under a different n...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Apr 2021 17:58

Renders of the Moto G20. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Moto G20 specifications and images revealed ahead of launch: Budget phone with a weird SoC

Motorola is geared to release its next budget device, the Moto G20, in the near future. Specs, features, and images of the phone have now been revealed, with a major talking point being the SoC—Motorola eschewing offerings from Qu...

Ricci Rox, 14 Apr 2021 11:16

The Allwinner D1-based SBC, a single-board computer with a RISC-V CPU. (All images via CNX Software)

Allwinner set to release low-cost single-board computer with RISC-V processor in May

A new single-board computer from Chinese semiconductor designer Allwinner will feature an SoC based on the RISC-V 640bit architecture. However, the board lacks power due to its single-core CPU. Since it supports Linux and should c...

Sam Medley, 14 Apr 2021 05:56

Watch faces can now be downloaded from an iPhone and transferred to the Huawei Watch GT 2. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch GT 2 gains new features, including watch face downloads on iPhones, with its April 2021 update

Huawei regularly adds features to the Watch GT 2, one of its most popular smartwatches. This time around, Huawei has refined the weather app and has added the ability to download watch faces via a connected iPhone. The Huawei Watc...

Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2021 20:27

Descendant XI ROM April 2021 update now available (Source: Own)

The April update of Descendant XI comes with various minor changes, as well as support for the Xiaomi Mi 9/9 SE, Poco M2, and Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro

The latest update for this custom Android ROM now supports four more Xiaomi handsets and integrates the latest security patch from Google. The list of added features includes multiple UI changes, fixes, as well as always-on schedu...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Apr 2021 18:44

The successor to the DJI Mavic Air 2 contains plenty of new features and innovations. (Image source: DroneDJ)

DJI Air 2S: Mavic Air 2 successor leaks multiple times ahead of its expected April 15 launch

DJI is on the verge of launching the successor to the Mavic Air 2, apparently as early as April 15. The new drone, called the DJI Air 2S, has a larger 1-inch sensor that supports 10-bit colour and intelligent HDR. The DJI Air 2s f...

Alex Alderson, 12 Apr 2021 18:46

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 tablet series will likely feature high-end Snapdragon SoCs from Qualcomm. (Image source: Qualcomm)

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 stars in conflicting specs leaks as Lite, Plus, and Pro models of the Snapdragon-powered tablet could be released as soon as May

New rumors about the expected Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 tablet have clashed in regard to the processor choices. Various models are likely to be released, with a potential Mi Pad 5 Lite, Mi Pad 5 Plus, and Mi Pad 5 Pro being part of the line...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Apr 2021 07:48

The Mi Mix Fold. (Source: Xiaomi)

Mi Mix Fold: a motherboard repair could cost more than a new Mi 11 Pro

Xiaomi has only just released its inaugural foldable in its native China. It has also announced its potential out-of-warranty repair costs, which specify amounts for which a whole new conventional flagship could be bought instead ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Apr 2021 18:58

Realme CEO Madhav Sheth gave some insights into the smartphone world of today and tomorrow. (Photo: Realme)

Interview with Madhav Sheth: Realme CEO comments on 2-MP smartphone cameras, chargers in the box, and more

Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India & Europe, talked to us about a host of topics, from the secrets of Realme's success to the brand's stance on the right to repair. We even got some hints on the future plans of the company.

Hannes Brecher, 11 Apr 2021 17:09

A first look at the Yoga Tab 13? (Source: Weibo)

Lenovo teases a Chinese launch for what might become the Yoga Tab 13 globally

A Weibo account associated with Lenovo has released teasers for a new tablet called the Yoga Pad Pro - which might prove to be the Chinese variant of a slate to be called the Yoga Tab 13 in international markets. It is to be accom...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Apr 2021 20:53

Redmi's "gaming phone" might be a custom K40 variant. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi's first-gen gaming phone is now tipped to launch in mid- to late April 2021

The Xiaomi brand Redmi has indicated it will launch its first-ever Android phone for gaming in 2021. According to the leaker Digital Chat Station, it might be here sooner rather than later. The device is also now slated to launch ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Apr 2021 19:54

The new V Series 2021 smart TVs. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei debuts new V-series smart TVs with Devialet sound systems and 4K/120Hz screens

Huawei has launched new smart screens. They are also the inaugural models of a new series by the OEM, and are also the first with speaker arrays tuned by the high-end audio group Devialet. The devices run HarmonyOS out of the box ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Apr 2021 18:40

New Mi Mix 4 renders. (Source: Ice Universe)

New renders show the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 pushing the boundaries of the bezel-less design thanks to an under-display selfie camera

Three years after the release of the Mi Mix 3, Xiaomi looks set to deliver the next device in the series—the Mi Mix 4. Unofficial renders of the phone have surfaced, painting an image of a device with potentially the slimmest, cle...

Ricci Rox, 10 Apr 2021 18:04

OnePlus announces a new 9R launch. (Source: Weibo)

OnePlus announces a Chinese launch for the 9R in April 2021

The OnePlus 9R was originally presented as a "gaming" alternative variant of the OEM's latest flagship Android smartphone series that was exclusive to India. However, the company has now announced that it is to be available in Chi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Apr 2021 23:48

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