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The iQOO Z3 goes live on the Chinese market. (Source: iQOO)

The iQOO Z3 launches as one of the world's few Snapdragon 768G-powered phones

iQOO's latest phone is the Z3, and has launched with the Snapdragon 768G chipset that, despite its mid-range power, is not often seen in new products. Its new vehicle has a 6.58-inch FHD display that, while it has a 120Hz refresh ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Mar 2021 18:05

Xiaomi phones might get more expensive soon. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's vice-president warns of price hikes for its smartphones as the chip shortage reaches for their market

Xiaomi's vice-president, Wang Xiang, has reportedly intimated that the global chip-shortage may lead to increased starting prices for this OEM's mobile devices. The executive made comments to this general effect during the company...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Mar 2021 16:14

The first Mi Mix device in years will debut on March 29. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi Mi Mix series comeback confirmed with the supposed Mi Mix Fold or Mi Mix 4 to feature a liquid lens camera

It is fixed and official: A new Mi Mix smartphone will be joining the burgeoning list of devices that Xiaomi will announce on March 29. The Mi Mix comeback promises to eclipse the release of the Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra, with Xia...

Alex Alderson, 25 Mar 2021 13:33

Realme launches its 108MP "Camera Flagship", the 8 Pro

Realme has made its first ever 108MP camera phone official as of March 24, 2021. The high-end sensor is joined by specs that are not nearly so new to the brand in the 8 Pro, however. Its Snapdragon 720G SoC is joined by up to 8GB ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Mar 2021 00:16

The Huawei P50 has a striking rear camera design. (Image source: Weibo)

Huawei P50 protective cases seemingly confirm eye-catching rear camera design

Huawei P50 cases are beginning to appear up online, sporting the same massive camera housing shown in leaked renders. Huawei is expected to launch the P50 series next month.

Alex Alderson, 24 Mar 2021 20:39

Xiaomi's first foldable smartphone may see the light of day this month, Mi Mix Alpha pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's first foldable smartphone may make an appearance at its March 29 hardware launch event

According to multiple reports, Xiaomi's first foldable smartphone may be making a guest appearance at its March 29 hardware launch event. The device has been certified at the MIIT in China with up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of sto...

Alex Alderson, 24 Mar 2021 19:56

Xiaomi is searching for more beta testers. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi is seeking to recruit more MIUI 12 beta testers for 29 devices

Xiaomi is looking for more people to test MIUI 12 beta builds. This time, the company has opened its MIUI 12 beta program to devices enrolled on the Russian branch of MIUI. 29 devices are eligible to join; the deadline for doing s...

Alex Alderson, 24 Mar 2021 19:50

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G will start at €279, with 5G model pegged at €399. (Image source: WinFuture)

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite: 4G and 5G models detailed as European pricing is revealed

WinFuture has confirmed that Xiaomi will be launching distinct 4G and 5G versions of the Mi 11 Lite, the successor to last year's Mi 10 Lite 5G. The prices of both models have been revealed, too.

Alex Alderson, 24 Mar 2021 15:43

The Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra will be the first opportunity to use the 1/1.12-inch ISOCELL GN2 sensor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms huge Samsung ISOCELL GN2 sensor for the Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra that will dwarf the Sony IMX689 in the OnePlus 9

Xiaomi has confirmed rumours that the Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra will feature Samsung's new ISOCELL GN2 camera sensor. The ISOCELL GN2 is, currently, the largest smartphone camera sensor, but we will not see what it is made of unti...

Alex Alderson, 24 Mar 2021 15:35

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro waterproof testing (Source: CNTechRoom on YouTube)

The surprising Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro: Rugged and waterproof as (not) advertised

Not long after dropping my own Mi 10T Pro in deep snow and fearing that might have led to water ingress, I discovered a series of tests that prove how resilient it is. Although not advertised as waterproof, it looks like the Xiaom...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Mar 2021 15:12

The ZTE Watch GT will have a count-up bezel with a 0-60 scale. (Image source: ZTE)

ZTE Watch GT: Renders of large AMOLED smartwatch leak ahead of March 30 launch

ZTE has confirmed that it will unveil its Watch GT smartwatch on March 30 in tandem with the ZTE S30 smartphone series. Now, the company has shared marketing renders ahead of next week's launch, revealing several aspects of the st...

Alex Alderson, 24 Mar 2021 14:48

The Honor Band 6 global release is imminent, starting on AliExpress later in March 2021

The Honor Band 6 is available to buy from some online platforms, albeit as the Chinese variant with or without NFC. However, the new fitness tracker's global SKU is now slated to become available. This release will start with a li...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Mar 2021 14:17

The Cross Fit2 supports GPS and heart rate monitoring, among other features. (Image source: North Edge)

North Edge Cross Fit2: A budget smartwatch that has a heart rate monitor, a GPS module and is IP67 certified

The North Edge Cross Fit2 combines a comparatively rugged design with a large display and a 320 mAh battery. The smartwatch also has a GPS module, is IP67 certified and supposedly features a heart rate monitor. The US$69.60 smartw...

Alex Alderson, 23 Mar 2021 22:53

The Honor Pad 7 is available in two colours and starts at CNY 1,399 (~US$215). (Image source: Honor)

Honor Pad 7: An affordable tablet with a 10.1-inch display and a mid-range MediaTek SoC

Honor has presented the Pad 7, its latest mid-range tablet and the first since its departure from Huawei. The 10.1-inch tablet has an IPS display, a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC and 4 GB of RAM.

Alex Alderson, 23 Mar 2021 22:51

Xiaomi will launch the Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra on March 29 in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

First Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra teasers confirm the approaching launch of new Xiaomi flagship smartphones

Xiaomi has confirmed that it will unveil the Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra on March 29. The pair should have better cameras than the Mi 11 and innovations like a secondary display. At least one should be launching globally, too.

Alex Alderson, 23 Mar 2021 22:42

Black Shark has launched two new smartphones in China

Black Shark 4 and Black Shark 4 Pro official with 144Hz screens, SSD-based storage, 120W fast charging, and more

The Black Shark 4 and Black shark 4 Pro gaming smartphones have been launched with interesting specifications. Key specs include a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 144Hz, a 4,500mAh battery that supports 120W fast cha...

Anil Satyanarayana, 23 Mar 2021 20:26

Xiaomi's larger smartwatch with always-on AMOLED, GPS, and good battery life

Mi Watch: Xiaomi's large smartwatch (not only) for athletes

After the Mi Watch Lite, we reviewed the Mi Watch. Its higher-quality features are likely to appeal to athletes in particular.

Inge Schwabe, 23 Mar 2021 20:21

OnePlus launches the OnePlus 9R as a throwback to its earlier value-oriented performance devices

OnePlus launched the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro hours ago. Completing the OnePlus 9 series, however, is the OnePlus 9R, a performance-oriented, bang-for-buck device exclusive to the Indian market.

Ricci Rox, 23 Mar 2021 18:52

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro firmware version in this moment, Android 11 with MIUI 12.1.2 bugs (Source: Own)

Trouble in paradise: MIUI 12.1.2 (Android 11) for the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is plagued by multiple bugs

When updating from Android 10 to Android 11 but without moving to MIUI 12.5, some Mi 10T Pro users might find trouble. For me, this means fingerprint reader and touchscreen response issues, some random app crashes, and more. Accor...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2021 17:23

Android 11-based Nusantara Project 2.7 RON for Mi 10T/10T Pro (Source: Nusantara Project on Telegram)

Nusantara Project brings MIUI-less Android 11 to the Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro

Those who simply cannot live with Xiaomi's MIUI interface on their Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro devices are now finally receiving the first alternatives, although all are custom ROMs. Nusantara Project is one of the first such pieces of ...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2021 15:42

This first Huawei MateView renders show a 3:2 monitor with slim bezels and a built-in wireless charger. (Image: Weibo - edited)

Huawei MateView: High-end external monitor leaked with a 3:2 aspect ratio and a built-in wireless charging stand

Huawei has recently certified a monitor at the 3C, and now renders of it have started circulating online. The so-called Huawei MateView has slim bezels, a 3:2 aspect ratio, and a built-in wireless charging stand.

Alex Alderson, 23 Mar 2021 14:25

Lenovo asserts its new 100w, 300w and 500w machines are ready for any demands e-learning can throw at them

Lenovo introduces its third-gen 11.6-inch Windows machines for education as devices robust and versatile enough for any kind of learning situation the student might encounter. The 500w and 300w convertibles come in casings with th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Mar 2021 14:00

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro update to Android 11-based MIUI 12.0.3 (Source: Adimorah BLOG)

Xiaomi updates some devices to Android 11, including the Redmi Note 9 and Note 9 Pro

Although the new software is not coming with MIUI 12.5 on top, various older Redmi devices are now being updated to Android 11. The list of handsets that receive the new firmware this week includes the Redmi Note 9 and Note 9 Pro,...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2021 11:26

Fan-made concept renders of a new Xiaomi Mi Pad tablet have been similar to the Apple iPad Pro design language. (Image source: Life & Style)

Mi Pad 5 size rumor and potential launch date: Apple iPad Pro in Xiaomi clothing

A new size rumor about the potential Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 has once again demonstrated the Chinese OEM’s fondness for Apple products. It also seems that the iPad Pro mimic might be available sooner than expected, but it’s unlikely the M...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Mar 2021 08:55

Screenshots from the Mi 11 Lite 4G hands-on video. (Image source: Tecnosell)

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite: Unboxing and hands-on video shown ahead of next week's anticipated launch of the €320 smartphone

Xiaomi is yet to unveil Mi 11 Lite, and someone has already published an unboxing video of the Mi 11 Lite 4G on YouTube. So, Xiaomi may be planning to announce the device on March 29, but almost all its specifications have already...

Alex Alderson, 23 Mar 2021 00:48

The global, Snapdragon 870-powered versions of the Vivo X60 series is now official in Malaysia

Vivo's 2021 flagships have been unleashed as the X60 and X60 Pro 5G for the Malaysian market. As rumored, the phones are based on the Snapdragon 870 SoC in this country, and not the Exynos processor they have in China. The X60 Pro...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Mar 2021 23:48

The POCO X3 Pro will initially be available for €199. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro has a two-year-old flagship SoC, a 120 Hz display and a 5,160 mAh battery for €199 on launch day

The POCO X3 Pro has arrived, and yes, it features the Snapdragon 855+ re-branded as the Snapdragon 860. Xiaomi has paired the two-year-old SoC with a 120 Hz display, LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. There is also a 5,160 mAh batte...

Alex Alderson, 22 Mar 2021 18:15

The POCO F3 will be available in three colours. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches the Redmi K40 globally as the POCO F3; launch price to start at just €299

The POCO F3 is here, although it is nothing but a Redmi K40 with POCO branding. The POCO F3 has the same 6.67-inch AMOLED screen as the Mi 11, along with a Snapdragon 870 SoC, LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The POCO F3 will start...

Alex Alderson, 22 Mar 2021 18:02

The POCO F3 is a rebadged Redmi K40. (Image source: Ishan Agarwal)

Xiaomi POCO F3 and POCO X3 Pro renders leak ahead of today's launch; MIUI stable update already live for POCO F3

Xiaomi will be launching the POCO F3 and POCO X3 Pro today, but multiple details about both devices have already flooded the internet. From marketing renders to the first stable MIUI build for the POCO F3, there is little left to ...

Alex Alderson, 22 Mar 2021 12:20

The OnePlus Nord N10 5G's successor in renders. (Source: Voice)

Potentially named the OnePlus Nord N20, details of the OnePlus Nord N10's successor surface

OnePlus released the OnePlus Nord N10 5G towards the end of last year, and the company is now set to deliver a successor. Expectant fans may be disappointed, however, as information about the upcoming mid-range devices paints an i...

Ricci Rox, 22 Mar 2021 09:09

Xiaomi has an upcoming major global product launch scheduled for the end of March. (Image source: Xiaomi/FirstPost - edited)

Mi Band 6 joins Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra as main contenders for starring in Xiaomi's upcoming global Mega Launch event on March 29

Xiaomi has started promoting an upcoming “Mega Launch” event that will take place at 19:30 GMT +8 on Monday March 29. The Chinese OEM has left it to fans to guess what will be unveiled, with the Xiaomi Mi Band 6, Mi 11 Pro, and Mi...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Mar 2021 07:31

Lenovo staff members accept the new award. (Source: TUV Rheinland)

Lenovo's latest ThinkPad X1 Carbon and Yoga models are the first PCs with the new TÜV Rheinland Dynamic Privacy Filter certification

The display-standard specialist group TÜV Rheinland has announced its new Dynamic Privacy Filter certification, and that 2021's ThinkPads X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga are the first 2 devices to officially match up to it. The 2 business P...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Mar 2021 19:39

The Motorola Moto G20 is alleged to launch with a Unisoc processor and 4GB of RAM

Motorola is now rumored to have a phone called the Moto G20 in the works. It seems the OEM has made some unusual choices for this device, as its SoC comes not from Qualcomm, or even MediaTek, but from Unisoc instead. According to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Mar 2021 18:34

The Black Shark 4 Pro (L) outscored the Xiaomi Mi 10S (R) for audio performance. (Image source: Black Shark/Xiaomi - edited)

Black Shark 4 Pro kicks Xiaomi Mi 10S off the top spot in DXOMARK smartphone audio chart

The upcoming Black Shark 4 Pro has been crowned the new smartphone audio champion in DXOMARK’s rankings, pushing the Xiaomi Mi 10S into second place. The Black Shark 4 Pro impressed with its clear playback and excellent trio of mi...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Mar 2021 12:44

iQOO will launch a new mid-range 5G phone, the Z3, on March 25, 2021

March seems to be the month of Android flagships thus far; however, iQOO's latest launch announcement might be for a more affordable device. The Z3 is slated to debut with a mid-tier processor, although whether it will come from M...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Mar 2021 00:01

Has Huawei designed another Kirin 9000 variant? (Source: Weibo)

Huawei reportedly has a Kirin 9000L mobile SoC in the works

Huawei's supply chain issues have reportedly led to shortages of its bespoke high-end mobile CPUs for 2021. However, this has not stopped new rumors that it will soon have a new variant of its flagship Kirin 9000 SoC manufactured....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2021 15:31

Will the Moto G60 really come with this spec? (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | The Motorola Moto G60 will have a 108MP main camera, a 120Hz display and a 6,000mAh battery

A previous link hinted at an upcoming Motorola phone that, despite having otherwise affordable-class specs, has a 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM2 sensor. Now, a new tip asserts that it will be called the Moto G60 at launch, and has some...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2021 14:44

Xiaomi has frequently looked to Apple for inspiration with its computers and smart devices. (Image source: Apple/Xiaomi/Pinterest - edited)

Xiaomi channels Apple for upcoming laptop and tablet releases: Mi Notebook Pro gets a MacBook Air profile and Mi Pad 5 will likely have its own Apple Pencil

Xiaomi has once again teased its upcoming Mi Notebook Pro with the Chinese firm promoting its slender profile. A published patent has also shown that Xiaomi might be planning on giving the potential Mi Pad 5 its very own stylus. U...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Mar 2021 12:40

The Xiaomi Mi Band 6 (L) does not look drastically different from the Mi Band 5 (R), at least from the side. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

First Xiaomi Mi Band 6 live image reveals a Mi Band 5 lookalike accompanied by magnetic charging cable

A first real image of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Band 6 has been spotted in EU Declaration of Conformity documents filed by Huami. Although the product is simply listed as a “Smart Band”, the file name, model name, and live image reve...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Mar 2021 10:31

Lem X: An affordable smartwatch with GPS, LTE and 16 GB of storage

The Lem X is a comparatively inexpensive smartwatch from Lemfo that packs a large display, an LTE modem and built-in GPS, among other features. The Lem X has 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage, too.

Alex Alderson, 20 Mar 2021 03:09

The successor to Huawei's MatePad Pro is near. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei MatePad Pro 2: New iPad Pro challenger to be unveiled on April 27

According to a new rumour, Huawei plans to officially unveil the MatePad Pro 2 in a little over a month. The company's new iPad Pro competitor should go on sale shortly thereafter too, albeit only in China initially.

Alex Alderson, 20 Mar 2021 03:04

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 breaks apart easily, as the video below shows. (Image source: Gupta Information System)

Do not buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 if you want a durable smartphone

JerryRigEverything has already shown that Xiaomi's inexpensive plastic phones are not built to last, but the Redmi Note 10 has proven to be exceptionally weak. If you plan on picking up the Redmi Note 10, you may want to take some...

Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2021 21:12

the New NOOK 10" HD Tablet from Barnes & Noble appears to be a rebranded Lenovo tablet. (Image via Barnes & Noble)

Barnes & Noble Nook brand hangs on for dear life with New Nook 10 HD Tablet that appears to be a rebranded Lenovo tablet

The new device sports a 10.1" HD display, an octa-core 2.3 GHz processor, and 32 GB of expandable storage. The tablet runs Android with plenty of Barnes & Noble apps pre-installed. However, the tablet looks very similar to the Len...

Sam Medley, 19 Mar 2021 20:35

The Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra may arrive as early as next week with Samsung's ISOCELL GN2 camera sensor. (Image source: iNews)

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra: Leaker confirms late March launch with giant camera sensors in tow

According to reports, Xiaomi has set a launch date for the Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra. Reiterated by Ice Universe, the pair will supposedly debut in a few days with Samsung's new ISOCELL GN2 flagship camera sensor.

Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2021 18:39

This is how the Mi 11 Lite 4G will look, according to 91Mobiles. (Image source: 91Mobiles)

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite specifications and alleged marketing renders leak

91Mobiles and Ishan Agarwal have leaked the first Mi 11 Lite marketing renders, along with specifications for the 4G and 5G models. According to the website, both models will be available in three colours.

Alex Alderson, 18 Mar 2021 20:10

The Xiaomi Mi A3 should continue to receive security patch updates throughout 2021. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 receives March 2021 security update in Europe with 38 high or critical CVEs addressed

The Xiaomi Mi A3 has received another update, this time on Xiaomi's EEA branch. V12.0.5.0.RFQEUXM is another security patch update for the Android One handset, but it addresses 38 high or critical CVEs that Google has identified. ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Mar 2021 20:07

The OnePlus 9R is set to be a reasonably-priced gaming smartphone for the Indian market. (Image via OnePlus)

OnePlus confirms OnePlus 9R, an affordable gaming smartphone targeted squarely at India

In an interview with News18, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed that the OnePlus 9R, an "affordable" gaming smartphone, will launch in India alongside the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. Lau stated that the 9R will be similar to the OneP...

Sam Medley, 18 Mar 2021 19:11

The Black Shark 4 in a new video. (Source: Weibo)

Black Shark 4: Xiaomi's latest teaser includes a launch date for the next-gen gaming phone

Xiaomi's Black Shark premium gaming brand has announced that its new, Snapdragon 888-powered flagship is to launch on March 23, 2021 in China. The 4 is slated to have improved, "360-degree, 3D" cooling, triple rear cameras and the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Mar 2021 18:34

Teclast M40 10.1-inch Android tablet and P20HD from the back (Source: Own)

Teclast M40 hands-on: Powerful hardware for the price, but with a few problems and apparently stuck on Android 10

With a design that make it look like a black P20HD, the Teclast M40 is a superior tablet in terms of performance. However, the more powerful processor, 2 GB of additional memory and twice the amount of storage when compared to the...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2021 18:16

Motorola's first 108MP phone. (Source: Twitter)

Rumor | Motorola will release a mid-range 108MP camera phone in 2021

Motorola is now said to have a phone with the new 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM2 sensor on-board. Furthermore, the device is rumored to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732 SoC and up to 6GB of RAM, which might bring the high-end ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Mar 2021 17:15