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MWC might make it back to Barca this year. (Source: GSMA)

MWC 2021: the GSMA mulls re-introducing live attendance; MWC Shanghai to debut with a limited live audience

The GSMA has announced that it is currently considering running its flagship conference live and in Barcelona once again, albeit with up to 50,000 in-person attendees. Meanwhile, its Chinese counterpart, MWC Shanghai, is slated to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Feb 2021 16:58

We have learned about several OnePlus 9 specs via a new leak

Key OnePlus 9 specifications highlighted via leaked AIDA64 screenshots

A new leak from Twitter has shed some light on several OnePlus 9 specs. The smartphone will feature a 6.5-inch FHD+ screen clocked at 120Hz, a 4,500mAh battery, 48MP and 12MP camera sensors and more. It is also expected to support...

Anil Satyanarayana, 19 Feb 2021 14:34

There will be a second-generation Lenovo Yoga 5G convertible coming in 2021. (Image source: Lenovo - edited)

Lenovo Yoga 5G convertible laptop refreshed for 2021 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 compute platform

Lenovo has announced the 2021 Yoga 5G laptop that will operate on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 compute platform. A few initial specs have been offered up in regard to this upcoming second-generation Snapdragon-powered Lenovo ...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Feb 2021 13:39

The Redmi Note 10 is apparently as bright as an Apple iPhone 12 Pro. (Image source: Redmi)

Redmi Note 10 to shine as brightly as an iPhone 12 Pro but OLED screen presence still unconfirmed

New Redmi Note 10 teasers have claimed that the upcoming potential midrange smartphone champion will have a display that is as bright as the screen of the iPhone 12 Pro and certainly way beyond that of the Redmi Note 9. The teaser...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Feb 2021 10:17

The ZTE Axon 20 5G will appeal to full-screen display fans but not so much to selfie lovers. (Image source: ZTE)

ZTE Axon 20 5G's woeful under-display camera hits almost rock bottom in DXOMARK's selfie rankings

The ZTE Axon 20 5G smartphone’s under-display front camera has been found deeply wanting in DXOMARK’s rigorous photo and video tests. The Axon 20’s final selfie camera ranking leaves it 78 points behind the Huawei Mate 40 Pro and ...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Feb 2021 08:36

The new "Mate X2 poster". (Source: Weibo)

Huawei Mate X2: a new leak allegedly confirms the switch to an inward-folding design

A Weibo-based tipster has posted what is claimed as an official Huawei poster for the impending Mate X2 flagship foldable device. This phablet has long been rumored to ditch its predecessor's form-factor, in which its flexible scr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2021 22:10

The Find X3 might look like this. (Source: Voice)

The OPPO Find X3 makes its way onto Geekbench with the Snapdragon 870 SoC and 8GB of RAM

OPPO is slated to launch its 2021 flagship Find X3 smartphone series, in accordance with a slew of leaks that have proceeded in the mystifying absence of a vanilla variant. However, it may have just emerged in a recent tip that su...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2021 21:17

Some key OnePlus 9 Pro display specs have been revealed

OnePlus 9 Pro tipped to feature an LTPO display

A new leak from Max Jambor says that the OnePlus 9 Pro will come with an LTPO display. Therefore, its 1440p 120Hz AMOLED screen could likely support dynamic refresh-rate adjustment. There is no word about the OnePlus 9 series rele...

Anil Satyanarayana, 18 Feb 2021 17:15

The Realme GT will be launched in China soon

Realme confirms that it will launch the Realme GT in China on March 4

Realme is all set to launch its new flagship smartphone, the Realme GT, in China on March 4, 2021. Some of its expected specifications include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, support for 120W fast charging and a 160Hz AMOLED screen.

Anil Satyanarayana, 18 Feb 2021 16:21

The Infinix Note 10 Pro lands on Geekbench with a MediaTek Helio G90T aboard

The Infinix Note 10 Pro is on the way and could launch soon after making a trip over to the FCC for certification. The phone has also been spotted on Geekbench, equipped with 8 GB of RAM and MediaTek's Helio G90T.

Ricci Rox, 18 Feb 2021 12:47

OnePlus appears to have partnered with Hasselblad for the OnePlus 9 series. (Image source Dave Lee)

The OnePlus 9 Pro will have a maximum of 12 GB of RAM; it and the OnePlus 9 are coming to T-Mobile in the US

OnePlus will continue to offer up to 12 GB of RAM on its premium smartphones, according to a new report. Both the OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9 will be purchasable through T-Mobile in the US, too.

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2021 23:32

Xiaomi has introduced multiple features to the Mi Watch with its latest update. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi Watch receives new features with its latest software update

Xiaomi has added several features to the Mi Watch with this month's software update. One of the highlights is Amazon Alexa support, as is the inclusion of a camera shutter button. V1.2.52 is hitting devices globally now as an OTA ...

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2021 15:44

The Vivo Nex 5 could run an Exynos 2100 SoC

Exynos 2100 powered Vivo flagship smartphone reportedly in the works

Vivo is allegedly working on a flagship smartphone that will run Samsung's Exynos 2100 chipset. The mystery device will also feature some 'very scary' Samsung hardware. This is very likely referencing a new Vivo Nex series smartph...

Anil Satyanarayana, 17 Feb 2021 14:29

The Redmi Note 10 will offer an official IP rating. (Source: Xiaomi)

Official Redmi Note 10 series page teases a Snapdragon SoC, IP52 certification, others for Xiaomi's upcoming mid-range champion

The Redmi Note 10 series is officially confirmed to launch on March 4 and Xiaomi has now made public a teaser page on its website for the upcoming lineup. The page teases some features of the series, with notable takeaways includi...

Ricci Rox, 17 Feb 2021 11:12

Is this a Realme Buds Air 2 teaser? (Source: Twitter)

The Realme Buds Air 2 leak out with a good chance of having ANC with a Transparency Mode

Realme is rumored to launch its second-gen Buds Air in India soon, in partnership with the Chainsmokers EDM group. These upcoming TWS earbuds have allegedly popped up on an OEM's app early, inadvertently revealing that they have a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2021 22:04

The Kirin 9000 vs. the 9000E. (Source: HuaweiCommunity)

The Huawei P50 will launch with the Kirin 9000E processor, thereby becoming the new Lite variant

The famous leaker RODENT950 has asserted that Huawei has put the P50 flagship smartphone into mass production, thus hinting that it will launch soon. The OEM will also apparently condense this whole series into just 3 variants in ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2021 21:18

OnePlus has filed sketches of two smartwatches with the DPMA. (Image source: DPMA)

OnePlus Watch: Images of two versions emerge in German Patent Office filing

Images of the OnePlus Watch's probable design have been published online, courtesy of the German Patent and Trademark Office. The images show two designs, which are seemingly sports and luxury models of the same smartwatch.

Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2021 18:58

The OPPO Find X3 will launch as a Snapdragon 870-powered phone: new leak

Earlier leaks have seemed to confirm the existence of OPPO's upcoming Find X3 Pro, but not that of its vanilla variant. Now, a new SlashLeaks post alleges that, not only does the X3 exist after all, but that it will have the new S...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2021 18:21

The Narzo 30 series will arrive as the Narzo 30 Pro and Narzo 30A. (Image source: Realme)

Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G leaked specifications point it to being a rebranded Realme Q2; Dimensity 800U smartphone slated to arrive on February with Narzo 30A and new ANC earbuds

Realme has started promoting the Narzo 30 series, which the company claims it has built for 'gaming enthusiasts'. A launch poster has seemingly confirmed that a MediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G processor will be headed the way of the Na...

Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2021 15:08

The Redmi Note 10 series will arrive on March 4, but probably not globally. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms that the Redmi Note 10 series will debut on March 4, a week earlier than expected

The Redmi Note 10 series will arrive on March 4, Xiaomi has confirmed. While the company describes the launch as a global debut for the new smartphone series, March 4 will probably mark the release of the Redmi Note 10 4G, Redmi N...

Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2021 14:29

Carl Pei surprises again with his new brand Nothing acquiring the defunct Essential brand

Carl Pei, the co-founder of OnePlus and now most recently Nothing has made one of the more surprising acquisitions in recent times. It has been revealed that his new venture has picked up parts of what is left of former Android su...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Feb 2021 10:34

The Moto G30 and Moto G10 are now official

Moto G10 and Moto G30 launched with large batteries, quad rear cameras, and more

Motorola has unveiled two new mid-range smartphones, the Moto G10 and Moto G30. Both devices come with a 6.5-inch HD+ screen, 5,000mAh battery, four rear cameras, NFC and more. The Moto G10 will cost €149.99 (US$182) and the Moto ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 16 Feb 2021 09:01

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra looks sleek in the renders but the video leak screenshot tells a different story. (Image source: @BenGeskin/Tech Buff PH - edited)

Stylish Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra concept renders downplay ghastly camera bump as leaker claims more phones with rear secondary screens are coming this year

Concept renders of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra have been shared online by a popular designer. The smartphone looks stylish and innovative in the renders, but there is no side view of the Mi 11 Ultra’s off-putting camera bump. A noted l...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Feb 2021 08:49

Realme's upcoming flagship smartphone will be called the Realme GT

Company executive confirms Realme GT moniker for the company's upcoming flagship smartphone

The mysterious Realme smartphone codenamed Realme Race will be launched as the Realme GT, according to a company executive. It will herald a new line of Realme-branded flagship smartphones, and feature some outlandish specificatio...

Anil Satyanarayana, 15 Feb 2021 23:38

The Haylou LS02 is a basic smartwatch with a reasonably large display. (Image source: Haylou)

The Haylou LS02 is now orderable for US$25.99

The LS02 smartwatch from Haylou has a simple design and is aimed at price-sensitive buyers. The smartwatch, which has a 1.4-inch display and up to 20 days of battery life, is now orderable for US$25.99, or under US$20 if you are h...

Alex Alderson, 15 Feb 2021 22:32

A Snapdragon 855-powered POCO X3 Pro may be joined by a Snapdragon 730 handset from Xiaomi in the coming months. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi tipped to re-use the Snapdragon 855 and Snapdragon 730 in upcoming mid-range smartphones

The Snapdragon 855 and Snapdragon 730 have received a lot of love from Xiaomi, but the company is not done with the two chipsets quite yet. According to DigitalChatStation, the two outdated SoCs will power upcoming mid-range smart...

Alex Alderson, 15 Feb 2021 21:51

The Mi 11 Lite will reputedly resemble the Mi 11 but with a flat display. (Image source: DigitalChatStation)

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite billed to look like the spitting image of the Mi 11

DigitalChatStation has provided more information about the Mi 11 Lite, Xiaomi's supposed budget answer to the Mi 11. While the two designs will look alike, the Mi 11 Lite will have a flat display, which is infinitely more practica...

Alex Alderson, 15 Feb 2021 21:45

The Lenovo Tab P11 Pro becomes available in India for ~US$620

Lenovo offers a balance between high-end materials and mid-range internals in the Tab P11 Pro. Nevertheless, the OEM asserts that the user can get their work or gaming done on this 11.5-inch Android tablet in the manner suggested ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Feb 2021 22:31

The new "Vivo S9" poster. (Source: SlashLeaks)

The allegedly MediaTek Dimensity 1100-powered Vivo S9 shows up in a newly leaked poster

Vivo is currently rumored to be working on what might be the world's first phone with the new Dimensity 1100 processor. It is said to be called the S9, a product name that has surfaced in what might be pre-launch marketing materia...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Feb 2021 17:46

The Redmi Note 10 will succeed the Redmi Note 9. (Source: Xiaomi)

Rumor | Redmi Note 10 series allegedly set for March 10 release

The specific release date for the Redmi Note 10 series in India is unknown but a new image circulating the grapevine may have given the strongest indication yet of when that will be. It's about as expected, too.

Ricci Rox, 14 Feb 2021 11:39

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra (L) vs Mi 11 Ultra (R) comparison reveals numerous differences...especially with the SoC and camera bump. (Image source: Xiaomi/Tech Buff PH)

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra vs Mi 10 Ultra: Specs bump and camera bump could attract and repel in equal measure for the potentially best smartphone of 2021

A video of alleged Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra prototype smartphones has revealed a lot of the specifications for the 2021 flagship of flagships. One of the best smartphones of 2020 was the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra, and Xiaomi will want the same...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Feb 2021 08:35

Android 11 on the Xiaomi Mi A1 via Descendant XI: An interesting ROM with a few unique features

Descendant is the only custom ROM to have a COVID-19 information area accessible from Settings as Descendant Health that also includes screen on and sleep notifications, not to mention the heart-shaped icon settings, and much more...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Feb 2021 22:22

Two versions of the Mi 11 go head to head. (Source: YouTube)

A new stress-test video may highlight performance differences between the global and Chinese-market versions of the Xiaomi Mi 11

Xiaomi has now launched its new flagship phone the Mi 11 internationally, having done so in its native China earlier in the year. The YouTuber Frankie Tech has pitted units from both releases against each other in an exhaustive An...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Feb 2021 00:24

The Mi 11 looks rather repairable in its official teardown. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Mi 11 official teardown video showcases the repairability of Xiaomi's latest flagship smartphone

The global version of the Mi 11 is here, and Xiaomi is keen to show off how repairable its latest flagship smartphone is. The Mi 11 contains plenty of modular parts, while replacing the battery camera housing should be a breeze.

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2021 21:16

Huawei is finally ready to move on from the Watch GT 2 series, which launched in 2019. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei 2021 hardware refresh will include at least 15 devices, including the Watch GT 3, P50 and Mate 50 series

The Watch GT 2 series debuted in 2019, so it was only a matter of time before information about a new series of Huawei smartwatches appeared. According to a well-informed source, the Watch GT3 and Watch 3 will feature a host of im...

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2021 13:32

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has leaked, includes a tiny seconday screen in the rear camera bump. (Image: Tech Buff PH)

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra leaks out with massive rear camera bump that includes a secondary rear display

Xiaomi’s M11 Ultra has leaked in the wild well ahead of its official unveiling and launch. Compared to the just-released Mi 11, the Mi 11 Ultra ups the ante in the camera department which also includes a tiny secondary screen in t...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Feb 2021 03:54

The Gocomma W5 has an IPS display and a nano-SIM card slot. (Image source: Gocomma)

Gocomma W5: A budget smartwatch that combines LTE and GPS connectivity with Android 9.0 Pie

The Gocomma W5 retails for a mere US$63.99, and yet it features LTE and GPS connectivity. The W5 has a 1.54-inch display and runs Android 9.0 Pie natively.

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2021 01:13

A CAT-branded phone. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Motorola rugged phones are on the horizon following a new partnership with Bullitt Group

Ever looked at the ruggedized devices of today, but wished you could buy one with a brand that has been around since the beginning of mobile phones instead? If so, the new Motorola-branded options coming up might be for you. They ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Feb 2021 23:25

The HiPad Plus has an 11-inch display that has a native 2K resolution. (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi HiPad Plus: An 11-inch Android tablet with a 2K display for US$269.99

The HiPad Plus is Chuwi's latest tablet, and one that it has equipped with a 2K display. The HiPad Plus retails for US$269.99 and will be available from the end of February. The HiPad Plus ships with Android 10 and is 6.9 mm thick...

Alex Alderson, 11 Feb 2021 20:12

Is the iQOO 7 going to India? (Source: iQOO)

iQOO might launch 3 new phones in India by April 2021, possibly starting with its Snapdragon 888 flagship

A leaker called @Gadgetsdata on Twitter claims that iQOO is planning to launch a "flagship" in the third or fourth week of March 2021 in India. This phone might be the new, AnTuTu-mashing 7, and is now slated to lead 2 additional ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Feb 2021 19:52

The Moto E6i launches as the phone with probably the most underwhelming specs of 2021 so far

Motorola has released the Moto E6i to the Brazilian market. This phone has just 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, something that one would have thought would be left behind at this stage. It also has a Unisoc SoC, an HD+ di...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Feb 2021 19:13

Huawei reportedly working on a gaming console and a gaming laptop

A Weibo leaker suggests that Huawei is working on a new gaming console called the MateStation. It could be launched alongside the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X in China later this year. There is also a Huawei-branded gaming lapt...

Anil Satyanarayana, 11 Feb 2021 17:45

Key Moto E7 Play and Moto G30 specs have been leaked online

Motorola Moto G30 and Moto E7 Power spec sheet and renders leaked online in their entirety

A new leak gives us a treasure trove of information about the upcoming Motorola Moto G70 (aka Motorola Capri Plus). Both smartphones will sport waterdrop-style notches on the screen, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and 5,000mAh ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 11 Feb 2021 16:08

Concept renders of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 give it a fresh look. (Image source: MyDrivers)

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 wows in concept design renders thanks to under-display camera and fresh flat screen

Concept renders of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 have started springing up on Chinese media sites. While it’s likely the Mi Mix 4 images are unofficial, they do give an idea of what the 2021 smartphone could look like. Unsurprisingly, an un...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Feb 2021 10:22

Hundreds of Hasee gaming laptops with Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs have been used in mining farms. (Image source: Godfish BTCer/Nvidia - edited)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 laptops from Hasee snapped up by the hundreds for a single crypto mining farm in China as business booms

New images and a video of Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 gaming laptops being used for cryptocurrency mining have been shared on Chinese social media. Hundreds of units from the laptop company Hasee can be seen lined up on shelves in a m...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Feb 2021 08:07

The Mate X2's new launch teaser. (Source: Weibo)

Huawei will unveil the Mate X2 in late February 2021

Huawei has officially announced that it will launch its next flagship foldable device on February 22, 2021. It is to be called the Mate X2, something also finally confirmed by the OEM via its Weibo channel. Its leaks suggest that ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Feb 2021 23:51

OnePlus' new in-bezel selfie camera. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

OnePlus patents a selfie camera small enough to fit in a modern smartphone's bezel

The race to the perfectly edge-to-edge mobile device screen has most recently culminated in the under-display selfie camera. However, it now seems OnePlus has developed an alternative: a super-slim bezel that incorporates a front-...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Feb 2021 22:58

Xiaomi has confirmed that 18 devices will receive MIUI 12.5, so far. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi finalises 1st and 2nd MIUI 12.5 batches with 18 devices chosen

Xiaomi has added the POCO F2 Pro and the POCO X3 NFC to its MIUI 12.5 rollout schedule, bringing the total number of eligible devices to 18.

Alex Alderson, 10 Feb 2021 22:35

Huawei will hold on to its smartphone division for the time being

Huawei has no plans of selling its smartphone business: Ren Zhengfei

In an interview with the South China Morning Post, Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei says that Huawei has no intention of selling its smartphone business. He hopes to renegotiate Huawei's position on the U.S. entity list with the Biden admi...

Anil Satyanarayana, 10 Feb 2021 21:50