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The X60 Pro is now official. (Source: Weibo)

Vivo launches the X60 and X60 Pro, the brand's first Exynos- and Zeiss-powered flagship series

Vivo has made the X60 series official. They are the first phones to rock the Exynos 1080 SoC, and also have up to quad rear cameras with Zeiss branding. They start at ~US$536 for an 8GB RAM/128GB internal storage SKU. However, the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Dec 2020 17:13

Shooting the moon without artifacts is apparently impossible with the Mi 10T Pro (Source: Own)

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro camera faces serious problems and looks like a hardware issue

Although in many scenarios the main camera of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro delivers at least good results, disaster often strikes when facing various light sources such as the sun and the moon, but not limited to them. In these cases, th...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Dec 2020 11:02

A new live-image leak hints at a Snapdragon 888 flagship for iQOO

iQOO is a premium sub-brand of the smartphone OEM Vivo. It launched the Snapdragon 865-powered 5 series in 2020. Now, there is an indication that these devices will get successors called the 7s. They may reprise iQOO's 120 watt (W...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Dec 2020 18:36

TCL is increasingly well-known in the US. (Source: TCL)

TCL faces accusations of spying through its TVs in the US

The display-maker TCL is now the focus of allegations that it has included "backdoor" software in TVs intended for the American market. These suspicions allegedly come from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Then again,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Dec 2020 17:10

Xiaomi launches the Mi 11 flagship: Snapdragon 888-powered phone with a QHD+ display for just over US$600

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is here, and it comes equipped with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 888, a QHD+ 120 Hz AMOLED made by Samsung, and all-around impressive hardware. Better still, it's a hell of a bargain at a starting price point of just...

Ricci Rox, 28 Dec 2020 14:17

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is the first smartphone to be launched with the Snapdragon 888 processor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Updated | Xiaomi Mi 11 success practically guaranteed after over 226,000 people sign up for preorders

The Xiaomi Mi 11 smartphone hasn’t even been officially launched yet and it already seems like it will be a great sales success for the company. Over 226,000 people have already signed up for Mi 11 preorders via a single platform....

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Dec 2020 10:40

MIUI 12.5 is rumored to feature a tile layout interface. (Image source: Xiaomiui)

MIUI 12.5 beta registration opens up for 21 Xiaomi and Redmi devices: Room for the Redmi Note 7, Mi 9, and Mi 10 but the Redmi Note 8 has to wait

Xiaomi has opened up registration for MIUI 12.5 beta testing in China and the list of qualifying smartphones has been shared online. While it seems owners of the China ROM variants of the Redmi Note 7, Xiaomi Mi 9, Xiaomi Mi 10, a...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Dec 2020 02:37

Huawei already has the MateBook laptop series with Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei ARM-based laptop key specs leaked: Qingyun L410 with 8-core HiSilicon Kirin 990 SoC suggests potential 5G support

Details and key specifications for Huawei’s upcoming ARM-based laptop have been leaked on social media. It appears the notebook, which currently has the name Qingyun L410, is powered by the 8-core 5G-capable HiSilicon Kirin 990 ch...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Dec 2020 23:05

The Mate 40E leaks out. (Source: Wireless Power Consortium)

The Huawei Mate 40E is confirmed by the Wireless Power Consortium

A new leak indicates Huawei will add a new variant to the Mate 40 series. Despite looking like its higher-end siblings, it may be a more affordable version of the same. For example, it is rumored to have an older chipset. Then aga...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Dec 2020 17:22

The Vivo X60 Pro may look like this. (Source: Weibo)

An alleged Vivo X60 Pro leaks onto TENAA ahead of its launch

The Vivo X60 series of smartphones will launch on December 28, 2020 - also known as tomorrow. However, its specs may have been spilled ahead of this event. The leaker Digital Chat Station claims to have dug them up on the TENAA we...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Dec 2020 16:40

The Mi 10T Pro will likely be one of the first phones to get MIUI 12.5. (Source: NextPit)

MIUI 12.5 officially confirmed to launch tomorrow as video showing improved UI leaks

Xiaomi has officially confirmed the release date of the next version of its mobile software, MIUI. While one would expect MIUI 13 to succeed MIUI 12, the company appears to be making a brief stopover at MIUI 12.5—a skin that shoul...

Ricci Rox, 27 Dec 2020 11:21

Redmi Note 8 Pro users with the EU ROM should be wary of the latest MIUI 12 update. (Image source: Amazon/Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 8 Pro owners report serious boot loop issues caused by latest MIUI 12 update

Owners of the popular Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone from Xiaomi have started reporting serious problems with the latest MIUI 12 update, which has caused a boot loop issue for some. The glitch is currently associated with Europe mode...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Dec 2020 01:07

Xiaomi might follow Apple and stop including in-box chargers with its smartphones. (Image source: ChargerLab - edited)

Updated | Speculation mounts that Xiaomi has "done an Apple" and not included a charger in the Mi 11 box

A leaked image of an alleged Xiaomi Mi 11 box being compared to the iPhone 12 packaging has led to mounting speculation that Xiaomi has “done an Apple” and decided to not include a charger in the box for the Mi 11. Additionally, i...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Dec 2020 07:50

New Mi Notebook Pros with Intel Tiger Lake 35 W and AMD Cezanne APUs are on the anvil. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Mi Notebook Pro Geekbench listings with Intel Tiger Lake-H 35 W and AMD Cezanne Ryzen 5 5600H indicate a renewed focus on single-core performance

Several Mi Notebook Pro listings have popped-up on Geekbench sporting both Tiger Lake-H and AMD Cezanne processors. Alongside the Intel Core i7-11370H and Core i5-11300H variants, which are 35 W Tiger Lake-H CPUs, a few listings o...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Dec 2020 06:34

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite (L) and Mi 10 Lite (R) are both affordable powerhouses. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite vs Mi 10 Lite: Larger battery, 120 Hz screen, 64 MP main camera sensor, and lower price may not make up for the AWOL AMOLED

Both the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite bring a lot of phone to the table for very reasonable prices, but it can be a tricky process choosing between the two. While the Mi 10T Lite delivers a 120 Hz refresh rate and 64 M...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Dec 2020 03:34

Smartphones and tablets powered by the Kirin 980 are included in the latest EMUI 11 open test. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei starts EMUI 11 and Magic UI 4.0 open public testing phase for 14 Kirin 980-based devices including the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Honor 20 Pro

The EMUI 11 and Magic UI 4.0 open public testing phase for 14 smartphones and tablets based on the HiSilicon Kirin 980 SoC has started for users in China. Owners of different-region models of devices such as the Huawei Mate 20 Pro...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Dec 2020 00:22

The Xiaomi Mi 11 should come in a choice of colors. (Image source: Weibo - edited)

Xiaomi Mi 11 revealed in all its glory in leaked live images and promo renders

The Xiaomi Mi 11 has been portrayed in a series of marketing renders that reveal the upcoming flagship smartphone in four colors. Leaked live images of the Mi 11 confirm the 108 MP camera and a few other specs. Xiaomi has started ...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Dec 2020 20:50

The Redmi Note 9 comes with a quad-camera setup and 5,020-mAh battery. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 9 and Redmi 10X 4G receive new MIUI 12 Global beta stable ROM

Xiaomi has announced a MIUI 12 Global beta stable ROM update for the Redmi Note 9 and Redmi 10X 4G smartphones. The software update V12.0.6.0.QJOMIXM for Global variants of the Redmi Note 9 and Redmi 10X 4G will be initially roll...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Dec 2020 02:12

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 weighs 3.59 lbs and features Wi-Fi 6 support. (Image source: Walmart/Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 thin and light laptop with Zen 2 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 4700U APU and 256 GB SSD now available at new low price of US$599

The 14-inch Lenovo IdeaPad 5 with AMD Ryzen 7 4700U is currently available at a price of US$599 at Walmart. Not only does the Lenovo IdeaPad 15 thin and light laptop sport a terrific 8-core Renoir Ryzen 4000 chip, but it also come...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Dec 2020 23:50

Not all 2021 flagship smartphones will follow the typical trends though. (Samsung Galaxy Note rollable concept - LetsGoDigital/Concept Creator)

Snapdragon 888 and 108 MP main camera sensor make up part of the predicted specsheet for a typical flagship smartphone in 2021

A noted tech leaker has offered up a specsheet for a typical flagship smartphone in 2021. Unsurprisingly, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC is on the list as is a 108 MP main camera sensor. The tipster also believes that premium pho...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Dec 2020 22:32

OPPO announces the Snapdragon 865-powered Reno5 Pro+

OPPO has launched the Reno5 series' flagship, confirming its premium attributes compared to the rest of these smartphones in the process. They include its Snapdragon 865 SoC and new 50MP main camera module in the process. It start...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Dec 2020 17:24

The Poco X3 receives a new update. (Source: Xiaomi)

New updates arrive for the Mi Mix 3 5G and Poco X3

After sending out updates to the Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 9, and Redmi Note 8, Xiaomi is now rolling out new builds to the Poco X3 in multiple regions. The Mi Mix 3 5G is, surprisingly, also getting the December security patch...

Ricci Rox, 23 Dec 2020 22:24

The OnePlus Watch could well be based on Google's Wear OS platform. (Image source: GMS Official)

OnePlus CEO makes wishes come true with OnePlus smartwatch announcement

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has confirmed that the company is almost ready to announce its first smartwatch. The putatively called OnePlus Watch will be released in early 2021.

Alex Alderson, 23 Dec 2020 20:13

The Xiaomi Mi 11 features a faster type of LPDDR5 RAM. (Image source: GizChina.it)

Xiaomi demonstrates that not all LPDDR5 RAM is the same as the Mi 11 gets a handy +16% memory speed boost

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is already expected to come stuffed to the gills with high-end components, especially the high-end Snapdragon 888, but it seems the Mi 11 flagship is also getting treated to some special RAM. The “full blood” LPDD...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Dec 2020 20:01

The next instalment in MIUI will reputedly not arrive for at least two months. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12.5 builds may not arrive until the end of February 2021

Xiaomi may begin distributing stable builds of MIUI 12.5 in late February 2021, according to a new report. The release of MIUI 12.5 could well run into March 2021 too, despite its rumoured announcement next week.

Alex Alderson, 23 Dec 2020 19:50

The Redmi 7 is yet to receive MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi 7 receives global Android 10 update but misses out on MIUI 12

Xiaomi has seeded another update for the global version of the Redmi 7. The latest update for the handset brings Android 10, but MIUI 12 is nowhere to be seen.

Alex Alderson, 23 Dec 2020 19:41

DJI responds publicly to its US blacklisting

The drone-maker DJI is one of the latest companies to be placed on the US Administration's Entity List. The OEM has reacted with a bemused message posted to its official Twitter account, in which it denies doing anything to warran...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Dec 2020 18:21

A Mi 11 device is allegedly unboxed ahead of its launch. (Source: Twitter)

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro will get the Mi 10 Ultra's 120W charging speed

New year, new Xiaomi Mi-series flagships...plus the company's highest-end charging tech, it seems. However, the latest leak on this subject suggests that this 120 watt (W) standard will be reserved for the upcoming series' Pro var...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Dec 2020 17:18

Realme's Snapdragon 888-powered flagship appears in a new render ahead of its launch

Realme's upcoming top-end smartphone, officially code-named Race, has been leaked in terms of its design. Its rear panel as depicted is certainly above the run of the mill, although its rear cameras are a little more conventional....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Dec 2020 15:39

The Amazfit Bip U Pro is available in black, pink, and green color options. (Image source: Amazfit)

Amazfit Bip U Pro now available in the US sporting blood-oxygen level measurement and built-in Amazon Alexa for US$69.99

The Amazfit Bip U Pro fitness smartwatch is now available to customers in the US at a price of US$69.99 with free shipping. Buyers of the wearable from Huami will get to enjoy built-in GPS, Amazon Alexa assistance, and over 60 spo...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Dec 2020 02:47

A successor to the Mi Mix Alpha may well be on its way to market. (Image source: Xiaomi via LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha 2 pops up in patent filing

The arrival of the Xiaomi Mi 11 series nears, but the world awaits another entry in the Mi Mix series. A new patent suggests that Xiaomi is developing a second iteration of the Mi Mix Alpha though, and one with triple pop-up camer...

Alex Alderson, 23 Dec 2020 00:03

A rumored international OPPO Reno5 variant pops up in new leaks

New OPPO devices have appeared on the NCC and Geekbench websites, leading to speculation that they are the global and Indian-market versions of the recently-launched Reno5. However, they are linked to a different, 4G-only SoC comp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Dec 2020 21:14

The Xiaomi Mi 11 features a 108MP camera sensor

Alleged Xiaomi Mi 11 real-life images showcase 108MP camera module; prices expected to start at RMB 4,500 (US$687)

The Xiaomi Mi 11 has made yet another appearance online. At least one variant is confirmed to feature a 108MP camera sensor, with three sensors in total. It shouldn't be long before we figure out these images' authenticity, as Xia...

Anil Satyanarayana, 22 Dec 2020 14:43

The supposed Xiaomi Mi 11 is teased in a new video clip. (Image source: Weibo via Sparrows News)

Updated | Xiaomi Mi 11 posts very strong new Geekbench results as alleged teaser trailer for the flagship turns up on Chinese social media

Either a Xiaomi Mi 11 or Mi 11 Pro has been spotted on Geekbench churning out very high results for an Android device thanks to the presence of a cutting-edge Snapdragon 888 SoC. In addition, an alleged teaser trailer for the upco...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Dec 2020 02:14

The Axon 20 5G is now available. Sort of. (Source: ZTE)

The Axon 20 5G's launch reveals international pricing for the world's first under-display camera phone

ZTE has launched the Axon 20 5G via its global site, albeit to a selection of countries. It is priced at US$449 for an 8GB/128GB SKU. However, buying it involves a certain hoop to jump through that may be aggravatingly familiar to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Dec 2020 16:08

DJI and SMIC join Huawei on the US' Entity List

SMIC is a chipmaker that recently reported the development of its own 7 nanometer (nm) node. However, its plans for this silicon may have become somewhat limited, as the outgoing Trump administration has followed through on a thre...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Dec 2020 01:00

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is capable of 5G connections. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Mexican telecoms provider Telcel accused of physically blocking Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro dual-SIM tray with glue and plastic insert

A Mexican telecommunications company called Telcel has been accused of unethical practices in regard to blocking the dual-SIM capability of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro. A user has claimed that the provider used glue and a plastic insert...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Dec 2020 22:01

Likely fake Mi 11 demo unit. (Image source: SlashLeaks)

Alleged Xiaomi Mi 11 demo unit and leaked screen protector offer fuller picture of the upcoming Mi 11 flagship smartphone

The launch of the Xiaomi Mi 11 flagship smartphone range is incoming and new leaked images seem to corroborate numerous rumors about the device. A supposed live photo of a demo unit has provided key specification details while an ...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Dec 2020 20:40

MIUI 12.5 is coming, apparently. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.5 potentially set to debut next week alongside the Mi 11 series

MIUI 12 only just landed for most of Xiaomi's lineup but the company is already set to unveil the next iteration of its skin. It's MIUI 12.5, though, not MIUI 13 as one would expect, and it could very well be launched on December ...

Ricci Rox, 20 Dec 2020 13:05

An alleged Vivo V20 (2021) leaks onto Geekbench with a puzzling downgrade from its previous generation

The Vivo V20 (2020) series launched not long ago with a vanilla variant rocking a Snapdragon 720G processor. A new potential phone from this OEM has been spotted on Geekbench with an older and less powerful SoC. Nevertheless, it i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Dec 2020 00:01

The X7 Pro is Thailand's latest 5G premium phone. (Source: Realme)

The Realme X7 Pro takes its first step into international markets with a Thai launch

With its Dimensity 1000+ chipset, 120Hz display and 65W charging, Realme's X7 Pro is a potentially compelling choice of 2020 smartphones. Unfortunately, it has never emerged beyond the Chinese market. However, that has changed wit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Dec 2020 23:31

These phones' next generation might have faster charging. (Source: Weibo)

A possible Honor V40 5G appears in a new leak with 66W charging

Honor's first post-Huawei flagship phones are expected to be known as the V40 series. They are also predicted not to launch with a premium Kirin processor as its forebears did. However, it now looks like they might do so with one ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Dec 2020 22:53

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus sported a Snapdragon 660 SoC and 8,620-mAh battery. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumor | Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 tablet and Cetus foldable smartphone with high refresh rate display scheduled for 2021 production

Xiaomi is rumored to be working on both a new foldable smartphone and tablet, which could make appearances in 2021. A potential Mi Pad 5 tablet would be a welcome addition to the stagnating Xiaomi Mi Pad range, whereas the “Cetus”...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Dec 2020 20:55

New updates arrive for the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 9

The Redmi Note 8 Pro just received its November security update and it's been closely followed by the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 9, with the European variants of both phones now getting the update. Android 11, however, remains a ...

Ricci Rox, 19 Dec 2020 20:11

The Amazfit GTS 2 Mini features an always-on display. (Image source: Amazfit - edited)

Amazfit GTS 2 Mini fitness smartwatch with 24-hour heart-rate monitoring and SpO2 measurement now available for US customers at US$99.99

The Amazfit GTS 2 Mini fitness smartwatch from Huami is now officially available to shoppers in the US. The wearable, which comes with a heart-rate monitor, PAI health assessment system, and SpO2 level measurement, is priced at US...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Dec 2020 00:11

The iGame GeForce RTX 3090 Neptune OC from Colorful has a base clock of 1,395 MHz. (Image source: Colorful)

Colorful takes the GeForce RTX 3090 price tag over US$2,100 with the iGame GeForce RTX 3090 Neptune OC graphics card

The Chinese AIB designer Colorful has announced the new iGame GeForce RTX 3090 Neptune OC graphics card. The powerful board comes with a dual-fan radiator, 26-phase power design, and a one-click overclocked boost rate of 1,755 MHz...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Dec 2020 22:26

Is this the 2021 Moto G Play? (Source: Google)

The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) is apparently confirmed through new leaks

New rumors indicate that the successor to the Moto G9 Play phone will have a slightly more straightforward product name to go with its 2021 launch. This moniker has appeared on the Geekbench database, and has subsequently been con...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Dec 2020 21:26

A POCO notebook could be based on an existing RedmiBook laptop. (Image source: POCO/Xiaomi - edited)

POCOBook incoming: Battery certification suggests POCO laptops could be in the works

Laptop batteries associated with the POCO branding have been spotted on Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) documents that could indicate the former Xiaomi subsidiary is planning on releasing a POCO laptop, possibly even a POCOBook. ...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Dec 2020 19:35

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has received another Stable Beta MIUI 12 (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max remains without a stable MIUI 12 upgrade in India as another Stable Beta update arrives

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max appears to have been largely forgotten about by Xiaomi. The device has now received a second MIUI 12 Stable Beta update, with the first having arrived in September. There is no word on the arrival of a Sta...

Alex Alderson, 18 Dec 2020 15:17