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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

The Mi 11 endures a classic online test. (Source: YouTube)

The Xiaomi Mi 11 flies through JerryRigEverything durability testing

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is the OEM's latest, Snapdragon 888-powered device. It has made its way onto the JerryRigEverything YouTube channel for its traditional bend-test. It ran this gauntlet with little bother, and with unusually high l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Feb 2021 19:33

The new Mi 10 resembles last year's Mi 10 Ultra. (Image source: TENAA)

Xiaomi's new Mi 10 model pictured, and it looks a lot like a Mi 10 Ultra

Xiaomi may have now released the Mi 11 globally, but it also plans to release a new entry in its already-well-stocked Mi 10 series. The new model is expected to feature the Snapdragon 870, a repackaged Snapdragon 865, while images...

Alex Alderson, 10 Feb 2021 19:22

Realme sends a new phone to TENAA. (Source: TENAA via MySmartPrice)

Realme gets a new phone through TENAA testing, could be a Narzo 30 series device

A new device from Realme has leaked via the regulator TENAA, suggesting that it will launch soon. Based on its model number (RMX3161), it is now thought that it will be the Narzo 30 (or, possibly the 30 Pro). The OEM is hyping the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Feb 2021 18:53

The Watch GT 2 Pro finally supports password protection with its latest update. (Image source: Huawei)

The Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro receives a new feature and optimisations with its latest software update

Huawei has rolled out a new update to its most-expensive smartwatch, the Watch GT 2 Pro. The update brings plenty of improvements to the device, including the ability to set a password. 11.0.4.22 also optimises the Watch GT 2 Pro ...

Alex Alderson, 10 Feb 2021 16:45

The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro will have 4,500 mAh batteries, from left to right. (Image source: Dave Lee)

OnePlus will include chargers in its boxes this year; OnePlus 9 and OnePlus Pro 9 to retain 4,500 mAh battery capacities from last year's models

The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro may have better cameras than their predecessors, but their battery capacities will remain unchanged from last year's models. Thankfully, OnePlus will continue to include chargers with their premium ...

Alex Alderson, 10 Feb 2021 16:40

Several Redmi K40 and Redmi Pro specifications have been revealed on Weibo

Key Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro differences highlighted via a new leak; their TENAA listings showcase an interesting camera placement

Several Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro specifications have been highlighted via a new leak. Both phones are expected to feature 6.8-inch QHD+ AMOLED screens, a 108MP camera sensor and 30MP selfie cameras. The rear-camera assembly wil...

Anil Satyanarayana, 10 Feb 2021 15:30

The upcoming MatePad Pro 2 will feature 12-inch screens instead of 10.8-inch ones. (Image Source: Tech VERSUS on Youtube)

Huawei's upcoming MatePad Pro 2 5G flagship tablet spotted on 3C listing, rumored to get 12.2-inch OLED screen

The 3C certification is indicating an imminent release, but initial availability will most likely be restricted to China. Besides the 5G connectivity and 40 W fast charging listed in the 3C certificate, the new Huawei flagship tab...

Bogdan Solca, 10 Feb 2021 15:06

The MIUI 12.5 Global ROM measurements were taken from a Xiaomi Mi 10 running on Android 11. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi makes "lite" work of MIUI 12.5 Global ROM as firmware has fewer features and less-effective system optimizations than MIUI 12.5 China

The Xiaomi MIUI 12.5 update for eligible smartphones utilizing the Global ROM has been found to offer fewer features and lower system optimization figures than the MIUI 12.5 China ROM. One particular memory-related optimization ha...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Feb 2021 09:30

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

Xiaomi announces the Redmi Note 10 series, set to launch in March

Xiaomi has now officially announced its next set of mid-range phones. The Redmi Note 10 series is confirmed to be on the way to the Indian market and could be marketed as mid-range camera heavyweights when it's launched next month...

Ricci Rox, 10 Feb 2021 07:33

The Teclast F7 Air is a beauty without much brawn. (Image via Teclast)

Teclast F7 Air: Beauty is only skin-deep

The Teclast F7 Air is a well-built MacBook 12 clone that suffers from weak hardware, short battery life, and a lackluster screen. If all you want is a beautiful laptop for less than $500, the F7 Air fits the bill. Just be prepared...

Sam Medley, 10 Feb 2021 03:00

The Mi 11 will retail for €799 in at least two major European markets, not €749. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi is playing games with Mi 11 prices in Europe; flagship now starts at €799 with €899 the new asking price for the 256 GB model

Xiaomi has already increased the price of the Mi 11 in Germany and Italy, just a day after it announced that the smartphone would start at €749. Now, the Mi 11 costs at least €799 for 128 GB of storage, while the 256 GB edition ha...

Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2021 23:59

The POCO X-series might get a new member soon. (Source: POCO)

The POCO X3 Pro might launch in India soon following its BIS approval

Recently, the approval of a new POCO phone by the FCC led to speculation that it will be the Pro version of the X3 on its launch. Now, the same device has been certified by the Indian BIS authority, as well as SIRIM of Malaysia. T...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Feb 2021 23:25

A render of how the Mi 11 Lite could look. (Image source: The Pixel)

Bluetooth SIG listing confirms the Mi 11 Lite as the M2101K9AG; Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra may arrive in early Q2 2021

More evidence that the Mi 11 Lite will be launching soon has appeared online. Spotted at the Bluetooth SIG this time, the listing confirms that the Mi 11 Lite is the M2101K9AG seen at the BIS and the FCC. According to Max Weinbach...

Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2021 19:53

RedMagic will release its first-gen Watch soon. (Source: FCC)

RedMagic is set to launch its first Watch alongside its 2021 gaming phone series

RedMagic is a brand based on Android gaming phones with the specs and design required for players in this arena. However, it is now slated to branch into smartwatches in 2021, something confirmed by a new FCC listing. It is a roun...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Feb 2021 18:21

Huawei will supposedly replace EMUI 11 with EMUI 11.1, beginning next month. (Image source: Huawei)

EMUI 11.1 will succeed EMUI 11 as early as March 2021, but it will be the last version of EMUI before Huawei switches to HarmonyOS

EMUI 11.1 is on the horizon, according to multiple reports. Possibly arriving as early as March 2021 alongside the P50 series, EMUI 11.1 is expected to be the farewell for EMUI 11, with Huawei switching to HarmonyOS after that.

Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2021 17:21

New Xiaomi teaser heavily hints at a February 10 unveil for the Redmi Note 10 series

Xiaomi is set to launch its new range of mid-range champions soon, and a teaser video from the company indicates that the phones may be unveiled as soon as tomorrow, February 10, for the Indian market. Concrete specs and features ...

Ricci Rox, 09 Feb 2021 14:53

MIUI 12.5 will be coming to hardly any devices within the next few months. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's faster, lighter and smoother OS will only reach 16 devices by late Q2 2021; MIUI 12.5 will not begin rolling out globally until April or May

MIUI 12.5 may be faster, lighter and smoother than MIUI 12, but Xiaomi has confirmed that only 16 devices are slated to receive its new OS before Q3 2021. The MIUI 12.5 rollout will not begin until Q2 2021 either, although Xiaomi ...

Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2021 00:36

According to Xiaomi, it has now sold 200 million Redmi Note series devices globally. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi celebrates 200 million Redmi Note units sold landmark as it rises to the world's third-largest smartphone manufacturer

Xiaomi has plenty of reason to celebrate today, as it has now sold more than 200 million Redmi Note devices worldwide. According to new data, Xiaomi is now the third-largest smartphone manufacturer globally, and the leading manufa...

Alex Alderson, 08 Feb 2021 23:48

The PRS-A0 could well be the Black Shark 4 Pro. (Image source: Google Play Console)

Possible Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro leaks with an FHD+ display and 12 GB of RAM

Another upcoming Black Shark gaming smartphone has leaked, this time on the Google Play Console. The device is thought to be the Black Shark 4 Pro.

Alex Alderson, 08 Feb 2021 21:37

Nubia's new power accessory. (Source: Nubia)

Nubia announces its new 65W charging brick as Samsung plays catch-up with one of its own

Nubia is the latest smartphone OEM to slap its name on a power brick with fancy specs: gallium nitride-based charging with a 65 watt (W) rate and multiple ports in this case. However, it seems Samsung is hot on its heels by certif...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Feb 2021 18:42

A certain new Realme phone has finally been certified. (Source: MIIT)

Update | Realme's alleged 2021 flagship appears in "GT" form on an official Chinese website

The Realme RMX2202 is a phone said to be the brand's 2021 flagship smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor. Therefore, it might prove a mighty rival for Xiaomi's freshly-launched Mi 11. It has popped up on a database ru...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Feb 2021 17:56

The Mi 11 starts at €749. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches its Mi 11 flagship globally, starting at €749 and shipping with a 55 W charger

Xiaomi has now brought the Mi 11 to the global market, with a starting MSRP of €749. Unlike the Chinese model, the global Mi 11 ships with a 55 W charger in the box, which should assuage the fears of expectant fans.

Ricci Rox, 08 Feb 2021 14:51

Xiaomi has not waited around this month with updating the Mi A2. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A2 is already receiving the February 2021 security patch, fixing 19 serious or critical CVEs

Xiaomi left it late with updating the Mi A2 to the January 2021 security patch, but we can have no such complaints this month. V11.0.21.0.QDIMIXM is rolling out now, just a few days after Google updated its Pixel smartphones to it...

Alex Alderson, 08 Feb 2021 14:47

Xiaomi expands the Android 11 rollout for the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro to Europe

After sending out the Android 11 update to the Indian models of the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro last week, Xiaomi is now expanding the rollout to include the European models of the devices. The OTA weighs in at 2.8 GB and delivers MIUI ...

Ricci Rox, 08 Feb 2021 12:43

The Samsung Galaxy S20 (L) and the iQOO 7 (R) have taken up prominent positions in AnTuTu's charts. (Image source: AnTuTu/Samsung/iQOO - edited)

Samsung Galaxy S20 and iQOO 7 join Vivo's X series as the latest threats to Xiaomi and Redmi dominance in rejigged AnTuTu price-performance charts

AnTuTu has published its slightly rejigged price-performance charts for January, and although there are still a dozen spots taken up by Xiaomi and Redmi, there are plenty of strong rivals nipping at their heels. The popular iQOO 7...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Feb 2021 11:41

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 and Mi Pad 4 should be getting successors in 2021. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 and Mi Mix 4 likely to be joined by Mi Fold in 2021 as Xiaomi's R&D department awaits a huge personnel and cash injection

Xiaomi has revealed great plans for two seemingly almost-forgotten product lines this year, with news that the Mi Mix 4 and a new Xiaomi tablet range (Mi Pad 5) should surface in 2021. A Mi Fold or similarly named Xiaomi foldable ...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Feb 2021 07:24

New US$12 billion factory for SMIC 7nm and other sub-14nm wafers

The Shanghai Municipal and Development Reform Commission has announced US$12 billion in project funding for a new SMIC-owned semiconductor foundry to produce sub-14nm wafers. This is another step towards creating an independent se...

Craig Ward, 08 Feb 2021 04:30

Is there something even better than the Mi 11 Pro out there? (Source: Weibo)

A dubious new leak points to an impending Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro Plus model

Xiaomi will launch the global edition of the Mi 11 flagship smartphone on February 8, 2021. However, this event is overshadowed by rumors of this device's Pro version. Now, a new leak claims that an even more premium Pro+ is also ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Feb 2021 22:57

The Mi 11 will launch tomorrow, as will several other devices. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Mi Q1 75-inch QLED 4K TV and Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 Mercedes-AMG F1 special edition to join MIUI 12.5 at global launch as Xiaomi teases three Mi 11 smartphones

Xiaomi has plenty up its sleeve for tomorrow's global launch event. Not only are the Mi 11 and MIUI 12.5 due to arrive, but so are a 75-inch QLED TV and a Mercedes-AMG F1 special edition of the Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2. Xiaomi ha...

Alex Alderson, 07 Feb 2021 21:16

The Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G will succeed the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G but may not be released in India. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 10 series tipped to launch this month with aggressive pricing

After launching a trio of updated Redmi Note 9 series devices towards the end of 2020, Xiaomi is finally set to release the Redmi Note 10 series. The phones are expected to be priced aggressively, especially in India. Specifics re...

Ricci Rox, 07 Feb 2021 08:40

The apparent OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro, from left to right. (Image source: Dave Lee)

The OnePlus 9 Pro leaks again in live photos; Hasselblad partnership and extensive camera hardware confirmed, as is a 120 Hz and a QHD+ display

Hands-on photos of the OnePlus 9 Pro have leaked, a month ahead of the flagship's expected launch. The leak not only confirms the device's design, but also that OnePlus has partnered with Hasselblad on the OnePlus 9 series.

Alex Alderson, 07 Feb 2021 02:00

Android 11 on the Xiaomi Mi A1 via Pixel Experience - A great ROM for purists, but with a few caveats for now

The Android 11-based version of the popular Pixel Experience ROM is now finally available for the Xiaomi Mi A1 with the February 2021 security patch in tow. Although we are talking about another Beta release, this ROM is stable en...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Feb 2021 19:47

The iQOO Neo5 is portrayed as a Snapdragon 870 device in new leaks

Vivo's premium sub-brand iQOO is now rumored to have a new headliner for its Neo smartphone series ready to launch in March 2021. With its alleged Snapdragon 870 processor and up to 88W charging speed, it is also now depicted as a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Feb 2021 16:53

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 could be officially announced on February 7. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi teaser suggests imminent Mi Mix 4 announcement with 2021 release date increasingly likely

A post made by the Xiaomi Company on Weibo has increased the likelihood of the Mi Mix 4 being released this year. Although no specs or images of the successor to the innovative Mi Mix line are presented, it does seem likely that t...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Feb 2021 12:29

Ethereum miners have been taking advantage of powerful RTX 30 series laptops. (Image source: GodfishBTCer/iconfinder - edited)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series laptop shortages likely as Ethereum hunters in China turn to mobile mining

A financial blogger on Chinese social media has posted various images of Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series laptops being used for cryptocurrency mining. The rigs on show involve dozens of gaming notebooks stacked up just for hunting do...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Feb 2021 11:02

Motorola will launch a low-cost 5G smartphone in India soon

The Motorola Ibiza will be launched in India sometime in February 2021

A new leak suggests that Motorola will launch the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480-powered Motorola Ibiza (Moto G40) in India first. It is slated for a February 2021 release, and will likely be unveiled alongside the similarly-specced Moto...

Anil Satyanarayana, 06 Feb 2021 08:26

POCO has now sold over 1 million X2s and X3s. (Source: POCO)

POCO India celebrates selling 1 million X-series phones, holds 1st anniversary sale

POCO's Indian division has announced that it has now sold 1 million units from its X series. It is also marking its first anniversary of "independence" from its original parent Xiaomi with a sale on Flipkart. This event involves d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Feb 2021 20:16

The Mi 65W Fast Charger. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi certifies a new, 67W fast-charging power brick for mobile devices

Xiaomi launched a 65-watt (W) power brick in late 2020. Now, it has submitted a newer one rated for slightly faster 67W charging to the TUV safety-testing authority. This has led to speculation that it is intended to accompany the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Feb 2021 17:44