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The new DOOGEE S59 Pro. (Source: DOOGEE)

DOOGEE announces the 10,000mAh-plus S59 Pro smartphone

DOOGEE claims that its latest rugged phone, the S59 Pro, has a battery capacity of no less than 10,050mAh. This power-pack apparently allows it to last for 18 hours' worth of gaming or video playback, 50 hours of audio playback or...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Dec 2020 19:11

Hints of more new Motorola phones have surfaced. (Source: TechnikNews)

A new leak hints at Motorola's first 2021 budget smartphones

Earlier tips may have offered a glimpse of an early-2021 premium mobile device from Motorola. Now, another suggests that the OEM also has more affordable phones in the works. They are said to have the code-names Capri and Capri Pl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2020 22:05

The Redmi Watch is available from third-party retailers in three colours. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Watch is now purchasable for US$59.99

The Xiaomi Redmi Watch is already available to order from third-party retailers. Currently, AliExpress offers the best deal on the smartwatch, where it sells for US$59.99. The Redmi Watch is available in three colours from the ret...

Alex Alderson, 04 Dec 2020 19:30

Alleged Xiaomi Mi 11 photo. (Image Source: Weibo via Sparrows News)

Alleged Xiaomi Mi 11 live photo leaks showing off a likely 108 MP square triple-camera module

An alleged live image of Xiaomi's upcoming flagship, the Mi 11, is doing the rounds on the web. The image shows what appears to be a curved back and a square camera module housing three lenses. While the Mi 11's image looks very s...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Dec 2020 13:12

Xiaomi has some way to go before it finishes Round 2 of its global MIUI 12 release schedule. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms that MIUI 12 is now available on over 30 smartphones

Xiaomi has been updating devices to MIUI 12 for months, having started with the Mi 9 and Redmi K20 series in June. Now, the company claims that MIUI 12 is available on more than 30 smartphones, but many remain adrift on MIUI 11.

Alex Alderson, 03 Dec 2020 22:02

ZTE announces a global launch for the Axon 20 5G

The Axon 20 5G was the first ever phone to launch with an under-display selfie camera. However, its maker ZTE has never made it available outside China. This will change, though, on December 21, 2020, when the OEM releases it to c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2020 21:23

Android 11 for the global version of the Mi 10 Pro is here. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Global Android 11 upgrade for MIUI 12 begins in earnest

Xiaomi has rolled out Android 11 to all Mi 10 Pro handsets globally. The update, V12.2.1.0.RJAMIXM, has passed Xiaomi's Beta Stable testing and will reach devices as an over-the-air (OTA) upgrade. The new update includes a few cha...

Alex Alderson, 03 Dec 2020 20:27

Here's what the Xiaomi Mi 11 and Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro may have in store for us

Alleged Xiaomi Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro specifications surface on Weibo

Some Xiaomi Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro specifications have shown up online. Both phones are tipped to come with a 1440p screen that refreshes at 120Hz. The Mi 11 Pro will allegedly support fast charging at 120W. Xiaomi is expected to unv...

Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Dec 2020 11:01

The Redmi Note 9 4G will arrive in India as the Redmi 9 Power. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power will be India's answer to the Redmi Note 9 4G

Xiaomi has another smartphone release in India planned. This time it is a rebadged version of the Redmi Note 9 4G, which the company unveiled in China last month. The device will be sold as the Redmi 9 Power in India, according to...

Alex Alderson, 02 Dec 2020 19:39

The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G offers a 108 MP camera. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 9 4G, Redmi Note 9 5G, Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G earn Xiaomi a fortune with sales hitting an estimated US$59 million

Xiaomi launched a new trio of Redmi Note 9 series devices a few days ago. The phones look to have stunned commercially, with company man Lu Weibing announcing that over 300,000 units of the new phones were sold on day one.

Ricci Rox, 02 Dec 2020 19:38

Philips is pursuing legal action in India. (Source: Philips)

Philips takes legal action to prevent the sale of Xiaomi mobile devices in India

The electronics company Philips has petitioned the High Court of Delhi to block the sale, production or import of certain smartphones in India. Their OEM, Xiaomi, has been accused of infringing on Phliips' patents in making the de...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Dec 2020 17:59

An affordable flagship from Motorola is coming in 2021

Motorola to release a Snapdragon 888-powered Moto G smartphone in 2021

Motorola is all set to launch a smartphone running Qualcomm's newest Snapdragon 888 SoC. Unlike the company's previous high-end offerings, this device will be released as a part of the Moto G series. The affordable flagship smartp...

Anil Satyanarayana, 02 Dec 2020 17:06

The Realme 'Race' will be released internationally. (Image source: GSMArena)

Realme 'Race' announced with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 888 as design and specifications leak

Realme has announced its next flagship smartphone. Codename 'Race', the device will debut with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 chipset. Realme is quiet on details about the Race, but the design and some specifications have already leake...

Alex Alderson, 02 Dec 2020 00:47

The Mi 11 will succeed the Mi 10. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi announces the Mi 11 ahead of tipped January launch; to feature the new Snapdragon 888

Xiaomi has now officially announced its next-gen flagship phone, Mi 11. While details of the device remain unknown, the company confirmed that it will be powered by the all-new Snapdragon 888—Qualcomm's most powerful chipset yet. ...

Ricci Rox, 01 Dec 2020 21:02

The Amazfit Pop Pro offers plenty of connectivity for its low price. (Image source: Huami)

Huami Amazfit Pop Pro released for ~US$60 with GPS, a SpO2 sensor and up to nine days of battery life

The Amazfit Pop Pro offers almost an unbelievable amount of smartwatch for about US$60. Despite its relatively low price, the Pop Pro has a GPS module, a SpO2 sensor, 5 ATM waterproofing, NFC and up to nine days of battery life.

Alex Alderson, 01 Dec 2020 18:26

The Amazfit GTS 2 mini retails for CNY 699 (~US$106). (Image source: Huami)

Huami Amazfit GTS 2 mini arrives with a large AMOLED screen and a minimal design

The Amazfit GTS 2 mini builds on the GTS 2, albeit by being a cheaper and smaller alternative to Huami's recent smartwatch. The feature set has been shrunk compared to the Amazfit GTS 2, as has the size of the display and watch bo...

Alex Alderson, 01 Dec 2020 18:24

The Zepp Z retails for US$349, but it is also available in the UK and the Eurozone. (Image source: Huami)

Zepp Z: Huami has also released an ECG and NFC version of its new smartwatch

Huami only unveiled the Zepp Z in the middle of November, but it turns out that there is a second version of it. The second model includes an ECG monitor and an NFC module, which were both missing from the Zepp Z that Huami announ...

Alex Alderson, 01 Dec 2020 15:28

ZTE launches a Blade 20 Pro 5G with the Snapdragon 765G processor

The Blade 20 Pro 5G is ZTE's latest smartphone. It is this OEM's take on the mid-range Snapdragon 765G-based device, having a waterdrop-notched-display and a 4000mAh battery. It also has a quad rear camera with a 64MP main sensor.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2020 14:58

The Mi A3 will likely be the last of its line. (Source: AndroidPit)

New updates arrive for the Mi A3 and Mi Mix 3 5G

Xiaomi is sending out the November security patch to its lineup and the update has now been received by owners of the Mi Mix 3 5G and Mi A3. For the Mix 3 5G, the update is going out to the European version of the device. For the ...

Ricci Rox, 01 Dec 2020 08:10

This is the first EEA update for the Redmi Note 8. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 bags an unusual MIUI 12 update

Xiaomi has published a rather odd update for the Redmi Note 8. The update is another Android 10 and MIUI 12-based build for the device, but it is a debut update for the European branch of MIUI. It is unclear why Xiaomi has establi...

Alex Alderson, 01 Dec 2020 00:35

V11.0.14.0.QDLMIXM should be reaching handsets over the next few days. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite picks up a new update

The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite has netted another update, this time one with the November 2020 security patch. V11.0.14.0.QDLMIXM is rolling out as an OTA for the Mi A2 Lite now.

Alex Alderson, 01 Dec 2020 00:29

The Teclast M30 Pro retails for US$189.99. (Image source: Teclast)

M30 Pro: An FHD tablet with LTE and a MediaTek Helio P60 chipset for US$189.99

The M30 Pro is a budget tablet by Teclast that has plenty going for it. Priced at US$189.99, the M30 Pro ships with Android 10, supports dual-LTE connectivity and has a 7,500 mAh battery. Teclast has included 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB o...

Alex Alderson, 30 Nov 2020 23:03

The Cubot C3 has a rather strange design. (Image source: Cubot)

Cubot C3: New smartwatch with a rugged design and a double crown presented for US$50

Cubot has unveiled the C3, its latest smartwatch. Not only does the C3 have a rugged design, but it has a unique dual crown system. The Cubot C3 has a 1.3-inch display and is 5 ATM water-resistant, too.

Alex Alderson, 30 Nov 2020 22:58

Huawei has dropped support for multiple smartphones as of EMUI 11. (Image source: Huawei)

The EMUI 11 stable update is already arriving on some handsets ahead of schedule

Huawei has started rolling out stable EMUI 11 updates to some handsets, only a week after it announced its global upgrade plans. The stable update has arrived ahead of schedule too, which is always good to see.

Alex Alderson, 30 Nov 2020 22:53

A render of how the OnePlus 9 Pro could look. (Image source: ConceptCreator & LetsGoDigital)

OnePlus 9E: A new entry into the high-end OnePlus range billed to land alongside the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro next year

OnePlus apparently wants to further expand its flagship smartphone from range with a third model. A new report claims that this device is the OnePlus 9E, and it will arrive simultaneously with the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. Appa...

Alex Alderson, 30 Nov 2020 20:37

Huawei launched the Watch GT 2e in April. (Image source; Huawei)

Huawei Watch GT 2e dropped by almost 40% seven months after its launch

Huawei has heavily discounted the Watch GT 2e, just over seven month after it launched the smartwatch in April. The Watch GT 2e can now be purchased for under £100, a saving of over £60. The offer is available on multiple colours ...

Alex Alderson, 30 Nov 2020 20:28

Rumor | The OPPO Ace series will get a new generation in 2021, but it will be launched by Realme instead

The Ace2 is a 2020 flagship smartphone with up to 40W wireless charging. It was made by OPPO - but its successor won't be. The eminent leaker Digital Chat Station asserts that the series has been adopted by this OEM's sister compa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Nov 2020 18:55

Huami will unveil the Amazfit GTS 2 mini tomorrow, pictured. (Image source: TechnoAnkit1)

Huami Amazfit GTS 2 mini and Amazfit Pop Pro designs presented before December 1 launch

The Amazfit Pop Pro will join the Amazfit GTS 2 mini in being released tomorrow. The former will have a 1.43-inch display and many of the features that one would expect from a contemporary smartwatch. The design of the Amazfit GTS...

Alex Alderson, 30 Nov 2020 17:33

The Android 11 update for MIUI 12 is now arriving on some global devices. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi details the features that Android 11 brings to MIUI 12 as the Mi 10 Pro and Poco F2 Pro receive OS upgrade globally

The global versions of the Mi 10 Pro and Poco F2 Pro have begun to receive Xiaomi's Android 11 upgrade. The devices are some of the first to taste the OS upgrade outside of China, along with the Mi 10. Xiaomi has detailed some of ...

Alex Alderson, 30 Nov 2020 16:40

Xiaomi Redmi AirDots 2 deliver reasonable quality at a budget price. (Image source: Xiaomi/Amazon)

Redmi AirDots 3 or Redmi True Buds 2 Pro wireless earphones appear to be incoming for early 2021

Xiaomi is preparing to release new Bluetooth wireless earphones in the near future, which may either be called the Redmi True Buds 2 Pro or the more familiar and concise Redmi AirDots 3. The audio device has been spotted receiving...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Nov 2020 12:03

ZTE announces a new smartwatch with a blood-oxygen sensor and IP68 for ~US$38

ZTE has launched the Watch Live in its native China. This new wearable is of the Apple Watch-clone variety, although it sells for much less than its clear inspiration. Its maker claims that it packs 24-hour heart-rate tracking, bl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Nov 2020 17:39

The Poco M3 offers incredible value at just US$149. (Source: Poco)

POCO M3 sales impress by earning POCO over US$9 million in just thirty minutes

The Poco M3 was recently launched and it appears to be doing reasonably well in terms of sales, with Poco confirming that it made over US$9 million dollars in just thirty minutes of early Poco M3 sales. Those are impressive number...

Ricci Rox, 29 Nov 2020 10:20

Some 7 Pro units are seeing these notifications. (Source: Realme)

The Realme 7 Pro starts to get Android 11 in India

Realme has started to push its version of Android 11 to the 7 Pro. However, Indian users in this OS' early access program appear to be the only ones eligible to receive it thus far. The update contains a number of new features, in...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Nov 2020 23:43

The Huawei Mate 40 Pro. (Source: YouTube)

Huawei is now touted to have liquid-lens technology ready for its next-gen smartphone cameras

Huawei often markets its flagship mobile devices as having cutting-edge camera technology. A new report suggests it has yet another supposedly ground-breaking spec in the works for their successors. This is a liquid lens, an adapt...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Nov 2020 17:05

The possible Reno 5 Pro on TENAA. (Source: TENAA)

Update | The OPPO Reno5 Pro pops up on the TENAA and 3C websites

Earlier, the appearance of a new OPPO phone with what seems to be the Dimensity 1000+ processor and 8GB of RAM gave rise to speculation that it is the Reno5 Pro, meaning it and its vanilla sibling will launch soon. Now, a device w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Nov 2020 15:37

The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G was soaked by water jets in the tests. (Image source: Redmi)

Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G survives being dropped, bent, cooked, and frozen in fascinating durability test video

Redmi has released an official durability test video featuring its brand-new Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G smartphone. Samples are run through a brutal battery of tests that go beyond simple drop testing, including freezing, heating, and wi...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Nov 2020 09:18

The list of the top 10 5G smartphones by sales share for September is dominated by only three groups of ownership. (Image Source: Counterpoint)

The Samsung Note20 Ultra is the top selling 5G phone for September but Huawei has larger share of the top 10

According to market analysis firm Counterpoint Research, Samsung has managed to take the crown for the most popular 5G phone in September 2020 with the Note20 Ultra. However, Huawei has a larger share of the top 10 with the P40 Pr...

Craig Ward, 28 Nov 2020 07:39

EMUI 11 beta update set to arrive for the Mate 20 Pro, P30, and P30 Pro in Europe next month

Huawei recently revealed its schedule for the EMUI 11 release. Phones like the P30, P30 Pro, Mate 20, and Mate 20 Pro are all geared to get the EMUI 11 update in Q1 2021 but betas for those devices will arrive in Europe a lot soon...

Ricci Rox, 27 Nov 2020 21:08

The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G is the first device in the series to use Samsung's 108 MP HM2 camera. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi has reputedly already sold over 100,000 units of the Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G

Pre-orders for the new Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G have already begun, with Xiaomi having unveiled the device in China yesterday. Astoundingly, the company claims to have already received over 100,000 pre-orders for its latest mid-range s...

Alex Alderson, 27 Nov 2020 18:08

A probable OPPO Reno 5 pops up on TENAA

Some recent rumors have pointed to the imminent launch of the OPPO Reno 5 and 5 Pro, which are said to run on the Snapdragon 765G and Dimensity 1000+ SoCs respectively. A new leak from the Chinese regulator TENAA may give them mor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Nov 2020 17:29

Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi Watch in China yesterday. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Watch and Mi Watch Lite receive Bluetooth SIG certification, signifying a possible global launch for the two smartwatches

Xiaomi has certified the Redmi Watch and Mi Watch Lite with the Bluetooth SIG. Correspondingly, the two devices should receive global releases, albeit probably in different markets. Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi Watch in China yesterd...

Alex Alderson, 27 Nov 2020 16:45

The Amazfit GTS is soon to be joined by a budget model. (Image source: Huami)

Huami teases the Amazfit GTS 2 mini, its next budget smartwatch

Huami has begun teasing the Amazfit GTS 2 mini, its next smartwatch. The Amazfit GTS 2 mini will arrive on December 1 and will probably resemble the popular Amazfit GTS with a rectangular display.

Alex Alderson, 27 Nov 2020 14:55

Foxconn factory, Apple to move production from China to Vietnam

Foxconn (partially) bailing out of China, heading for Vietnam

Although Trump's reign is over, Apple has requested Foxconn to move at least some of its iPad and MacBook production facilities to Vietnam. This move comes as a part of Apple's efforts to diversify production, thus minimizing the ...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Nov 2020 14:15

The Xiaomi Mi 10T smartphone range will end up running on MIUI 13. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

MIUI 13 release date rumor joins predicted eligibility list of current Xiaomi smartphones that are likely to land an update

A good idea of the MIUI 13 release date has been offered up by a super moderator on the Mi Community forum. Along with that, a refreshed list of Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO, and Black Shark devices that are likely to land a MIUI 13 update...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Nov 2020 10:04

The Nokia 9.3 PureView will not be launched in 2020

Nokia 9.3 PureView launch delayed again; HMD Global expected to release the smartphone in H1 2021

The Nokia 9.3 PureView's release date has been pushed back once again. HMD Global is now expected to launch the smartphone sometime in H1 2021. However, the company could still unveil the Nokia 6.3 and Nokia 7.3 5G in Q4 2020.

Anil Satyanarayana, 27 Nov 2020 08:54

Paranoid Android is supporting the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro with the Android 11-based Ruby ROM. (Image source: @paranoidaospa)

OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro get Android 11-based Paranoid Android Ruby Alpha 1 custom ROM treatment

OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro owners now have a new Android 11-based custom ROM to utilize if they are not fully content with the well-received OxygenOS skin or simply want more freedom to tinker with their phone. While Paranoid And...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Nov 2020 08:39

EasySMX ESM 9110 is a great Xbox controller for gamers who don't own Xbox consoles

The ESM 9110 is currently on sale for $33 USD compared to $40 or $50 USD for an authentic Xbox One controller. The unlicensed PC and Switch gamepad comes real close to the real deal and it even integrates LED-lit buttons for extra...

Allen Ngo, 27 Nov 2020 00:38

Lenovo's new mobile device teasers. (Source: Weibo)

Lenovo releases new design-related teasers for its upcoming Redmi Note 9 5G rivals

Since word of the new Chinese-market Redmi Note 9 series arose, Lenovo has been dropping hints that it will launch phones capable of competing with this potential budget champion. Now, there are official renders that may back this...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Nov 2020 23:59

The global Redmi 9 has finally received MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Global MIUI 12 update arrives for the Xiaomi Redmi 9 with the November security patch

Xiaomi has seeded a new Beta Stable update for the Redmi 9, and it brings with it quite a few changes for the device. Not only does it upgrade the global version of the handset to the November 2020 security patch, but it upgrades ...

Alex Alderson, 26 Nov 2020 20:54

The Redmi Note 9 4G offers a Snapdragon 662 chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4G arrives with a massive 6,000 mAh battery and a large display

The Redmi Note 9 4G is not another re-hash for Xiaomi. The Chinese company has equipped the handset with a Snapdragon 662 chipset, up to 8 GB of RAM, a 6,000 mAh battery and a large 6.53-inch display. The Redmi Note 9 4G starts at...

Alex Alderson, 26 Nov 2020 19:38