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The Redmi K30 offered 120 Hz refresh rates but with an LCD-type panel. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K40 display details start seeping out revealing interesting upgrade over the Redmi K30 series

Alleged details about the Redmi K40’s display have been leaked, and they seem to point to an intriguing improvement over the confusing situation of the screens used in the Redmi K30 smartphones. The Redmi K40 is predicted to appea...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Nov 2020 15:10

The LarkBox Pro features a nominally more powerful processor. (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi LarkBox Pro: A compact mini-PC with a more powerful processor than its predecessor

Chuwi has unleashed a Pro version of the LarkBox, the LarkBox Pro. The LarkBox Pro retails for US$219 and comes with an Intel Celeron J4125 processor, a 200/300 MHz upgrade on the Celeron J4115 in the original LarkBox.

Alex Alderson, 08 Nov 2020 19:19

The Xiaomi Mi 9 and Mi 9 SE will eventually operate on Android 11. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

New Xiaomi Android 11 update list shifts remaining confirmed devices such as the Mi 9 series, Xiaomi Black Shark smartphones, and the Mi A3 to internal testing status

Another Xiaomi Android 11 update list has been uploaded by the Telegram group Xiaomi & MIUI News that shows a considerable change from the last list published in September. Apparently, the Xiaomi Mi A3, the popular Mi 9 series, an...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Nov 2020 15:03

The regular Amazfit GTS 2 comes with a bezel-less display. (Image source: Amazfit)

Amazfit GTS 2 Mini FCC certification reveals design and global and Europe release plans for the Huami smartwatch

The Amazfit GTS 2 Mini from Huami has appeared in an FCC application that reveals the design of the smartwatch and an apparent global and Europe release for the wearable. The GTS 2 Mini is expected to feature most of the main tool...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Nov 2020 14:10

The premium Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra features a 20 MP ultra wide-angle sensor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 11 expected to come with 48 MP lens - for the ultra wide-angle camera

More rumors have appeared in connection with the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 11, and this time they concern the camera equipment. It appears the Mi 11 could end up sporting a 48 MP ultra wide-angle lens in its main camera system, compared ...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Nov 2020 13:16

Redmi's "Note 9 Pro 5G". (Source: TENAA)

The new 5G versions of the Redmi Note 9 may have been confirmed by TENAA

Recently, signs of a new and more premium version of the popular Redmi Note 9 emerged in leak form. A new certification issued by the Chinese regulator TENAA may shed more light on these rumors: it may be a variant of this phone t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Nov 2020 15:24

The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro have a left-hand side location for the selfie camera punch-hole. (Image source: OnePlus - edited)

OnePlus 9 model numbers and key specs leaked: Snapdragon 875-powered OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and OnePlus 9 "Ultra" in the lineup

Model numbers and key specifications for the OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and a potential OnePlus 9 “Ultra” have appeared online. Unsurprisingly the OnePlus 9 series of smartphones is expected to sport the cutting-edge Qualcomm Snapd...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Nov 2020 11:56

The Redmi Note 8 Global model has hit a snag while waiting for the MIUI 12 update. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Redmi Note 8 MIUI 12 update rollout partly stalls because of OTA issue

The MIUI 12 rollout for the Global variant of the Redmi Note 8 has been stalled. Apparently, there has been an issue reported with the OTA (over the air) process that is preventing the Android 10-based MIUI 12 update from reaching...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Nov 2020 11:09

The Mi 10 Ultra remains available for now. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi ends Mi 10 Pro production ahead of Mi 11 release but you can still buy an Mi 10 Ultra...for now

The Mi 10 Pro will go down as Xiaomi's first actual flagship phone on par with the regular juggernauts of the segment but the company is already phasing the device out, likely in preparation for the release of the Mi 11. The Mi 10...

Ricci Rox, 06 Nov 2020 20:21

The new Mi Notebook 14. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches the new e-Learning Edition of the Mi Notebook 14 in India

Xiaomi has pitched its latest version of its 2020 14-inch laptop at students in need of new remote learning hardware. It has many specs in common with its pre-existing vanilla and Horizon siblings, although it has a 10th-gen Core ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Nov 2020 17:53

The Xiaomi Mi 11 will likely be released in January 2021

Xiaomi Mi 11 shows up on Geekbench running a Qualcomm Snapdragon 875

The Xiaomi Mi 11 has just made its second Geekbench appearance. The Snapdragon 875-powered smartphone nets single and multi-core scores of 1,105 and 3,512, respectively. Although the multi-core score seems a bit lot, the results r...

Anil Satyanarayana, 06 Nov 2020 16:45

Apparently, this is the Meizu 18 Max 5G. (Image source: Weibo)

Meizu 18 Max 5G reputedly leaks with outlandish specifications and an eye-catching design

A leak supposedly of the Meizu 18 Max 5G is doing the rounds online, and it points towards the smartphone being a true flagship challenger. Allegedly, Meizu's next smartphone will feature a 3K OLED screen, a Snapdragon 875 chipset...

Alex Alderson, 06 Nov 2020 14:41

Huawei has completed all but one of its EMUI 10.1 upgrade plans. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei finishes EMUI 10.1 upgrade plan in another region

Huawei has reached another milestone in its release of EMUI 10.1, this time finishing its OS rollout in North-Eastern Europe. EMUI 10.1 should now have been delivered to all devices in the region, from the likes of the Mate 20 and...

Alex Alderson, 06 Nov 2020 14:37

The Huawei Nova 8 SE resembles another recently-released smartphone series. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei leans heavily on the design of the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max with the Nova 8 SE and Nova 8 SE High Edition

Huawei has unveiled the Nova 8 SE, and it has borrowed heavily from the design of the iPhone 12 series. The Nova 8 SE comes in standard and 'High Edition' versions, which means to say that the latter has a more powerful chipset an...

Alex Alderson, 06 Nov 2020 14:34

The Redmi Note 9 Pro is fitted with a 5,020-mAh battery. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Deal | Redmi Note 9 Pro flash sale offers huge 34-40% discount on Xiaomi smartphone with speedy system performance and first-class battery life

The midrange smartphone Redmi Note 9 Pro already offers plenty of punch for its price, but with Banggood offering a further 34-40% discount off the Xiaomi smartphone in key markets like India, UK, Brazil, Australia, and more, now ...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Nov 2020 09:10

The Xiaomi Mi Box 4S Pro retails for CNY 399 (~US$60). (Image source: Xiaomi)

Mi Box 4S Pro: Xiaomi announces 8K Android TV Box with HDMI 2.1 for ~US$60

Xiaomi has introduced the Mi Box 4S Pro, its latest Android TV box. The device can output in up to 8K for just CNY 399 (~US$60), meaning that it supports HDMI 2.1. The Mi Box 4S Pro also has 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage.

Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2020 21:10

The Xiaomi prototype smartphone features a single mechanical telephoto lens on the rear. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi reveals prototype smartphone with single mechanical telescopic camera and plans to take over Europe with the help of 5,000 new engineers

The Xiaomi Mi Developer Conference (MIDC) is underway and an incredible prototype smartphone with a mechanical zoom lens has already been revealed. Xiaomi is also apparently planning on becoming the number one smartphone brand in ...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Nov 2020 13:12

Xiaomi Mi 11 fan-made concept render shows a notchless screen. (Image source: TechDroider)

Xiaomi Mi 11 fan-made concept video imagines the flagship smartphone with a notchless and portless design with a Mi Mix Alpha-inspired rear

A new fan-made concept video of the Xiaomi Mi 11 has been posted online, and it offers an intriguing vision of the upcoming flagship smartphone. The Mi 11 rendered here has an extremely curved design and borrows its rear view from...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Nov 2020 10:50

Samsung W21 5G Android handset hits China (Source: Android Community)

Foldable Samsung W21 5G to launch later this month — exclusively — in China

After a few luxury handsets available exclusively for the Chinese market, such as the W2018, W2019, and the W20, Samsung is back with the W21 5G. With a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen inside and an external 6.23-inch display, the ...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Nov 2020 10:37

Is the Redmi Note 9 series getting yet another member? (Source: Xiaomi)

Rumor | The upcoming premium version of the Redmi Note 9 will come with a 120Hz display and VRR

A prominent leaker has asserted that Xiaomi has a new variant of the pre-existing Redmi Note 9 in the works. This device is to have a 6.67-inch display with a refresh rate that can range from 30 to 120 hertz (Hz). It is also appar...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Nov 2020 00:24

Realme launches the Watch S. (Source: Realme)

The Realme Watch S launches with blood-oxygen, heart-rate and workout-tracking abilities

The launch of Realme's first round-faced smartwatch has been predicted for some time through numerous leaks. Now, this wearable has made its debut, albeit in only 1 market (Pakistan). Nevertheless, this event may offer hints as to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Nov 2020 23:39

The Redmi Note 8T is essentially a Redmi Note 8 with NFC support. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 updates land on the Redmi Note 8T and Mi Note 10 Lite in Europe

After sending the MIUI 12 update to the global models of the Redmi Note 8T and Redmi Note 8, Xiaomi is now bringing the update to Europe. The new OTA finally brings MIUI 12 to the horde of European Redmi Note 8T owners, with new u...

Ricci Rox, 04 Nov 2020 20:10

The Nignmei Cube looks like a few other popular mini-PCs, even in its Iron Man form. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi rips off the Chuwi LarkBox and GMK NucBox with its new mini-PC

Xiaomi has unveiled a mini-PC, and it is a dead ringer for the Chuwi LarkBox and GMK NucBox. Xiaomi has based its machine, called the Ningmei Cube, on an Intel Celeron J4125 processor and up to 8 GB of RAM. The Xiaomi Ningmei Cube...

Alex Alderson, 04 Nov 2020 15:29

The original Xiaomi Mi Mix smartphone was released in 2016. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Mi Mix 4 on hold as Xiaomi focuses on 200 W plus charging, under-display camera, and 2K screen for a potential Mi 11 Pro

Xiaomi is reportedly working hard on 200 W and above fast charging, foldability, 2K screens, and the under-display selfie camera. There has been speculation that some of these features may end up being incorporated into a Xiaomi M...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Nov 2020 13:22

There are two versions of the Honor Band 6. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Band 6: Budget fitness tracker launches for ~US$37 with a large display, optional NFC and long battery life

Honor's latest fitness tracker is here, and it is available with or without NFC. Called the Honor Band 6, the device features a 1.47-inch display, no physical buttons and a host of sensors for tracking your heart rate and sleep qu...

Alex Alderson, 04 Nov 2020 13:05

An alleged OriginOS/Android UI switch. (Source: Weibo)

The Vivo X60 may be able to "switch" between its new OriginOS and Android

The OEM Vivo is slated to launch its new X60 flagship smartphone later in November 2020. The rumor mill also has something called OriginOS to launch alongside it. It will be a new UI, at the least, which will apparently allow reve...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Nov 2020 00:02

Everybody loves Redmi. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Redmi K30 series devices rock the new AnTuTu smartphone price-performance charts by claiming three out of five top spots

Three out of the five AnTuTu Android smartphone price-performance charts have been topped by devices from the Redmi K30 series. The Redmi 10X, Redmi 9, and evergreen Redmi Note 8 Pro add to the Xiaomi sub-brand’s dominance. Only t...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Nov 2020 22:56

V12.0.1.0.QCOMIXM should now be available for all Redmi Note 8 handsets. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Global MIUI 12 update for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 released to all handsets as the Redmi Note 7 receives a new update

The global MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 8 is now rolling out to all handsets, following its stint as a Stable Beta build. V12.0.1.0.QCOMIXM is rolling out to the global variant as an OTA, while V12.0.1.0.QFGRUXM has reached t...

Alex Alderson, 03 Nov 2020 18:53

The Huawei Mate 40 RS post-teardown. (Source: Bilibili via SeekDevice)

A Huawei Mate 40 RS teardown reveals an ultra-fast in-house memory chip

The Huawei Mate 40 RS is a special edition of its new flagship smartphone series with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. A new report indicates that the latter spec is handled not by a standard mobile ROM module but by one...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Nov 2020 18:21

The Lemfo LES4 costs US$109.99 on AliExpress. (Image source: Lemfo)

Lemfo LES4: An affordable smartwatch with 4G LTE and GPS

The Lemfo LES4 is a cheap smartwatch with plenty of features. Lemfo has included 4G LTE and GPS modules, allowing the 1.6-inch smartwatch to be used independently of a smartphone. The Lemfo LES4 retails for US$109.99.

Alex Alderson, 03 Nov 2020 17:42

Huawei could bridge its chip gap with help from MediaTek and Qualcomm. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei to regain access to MediaTek and Qualcomm chipsets but still has its eyes set on going it alone

Huawei's mobile division may be on the verge of receiving chipsets from the likes of MediaTek and Qualcomm, according to the Financial Times. The Chinese company is ploughing on with buildings its own chip fabrication plants. It w...

Alex Alderson, 03 Nov 2020 17:29

The Redmi 10X Pro 5G and Redmi 10X 5G smartphones come with a 3.5 mm audio jack. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Redmi 10X Pro 5G leapfrogs the regular Redmi 10X as AnTuTu's latest midrange smartphone performance chart stays mostly static

The Redmi 10X duo of 5G smartphones with the MediaTek Dimensity 820 processor have managed to retain the top two positions in AnTuTu’s latest midrange Android smartphone performance chart. However, the Redmi 10X Pro variant has no...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Nov 2020 16:44

Lenovo Legion 5 with Ryzen 7 4800H and RTX 2060 will be available on Black Friday in Germany. (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Legion 5 powered by AMD Ryzen 7 4800H and NVIDIA RTX 2060 will be available on Black Friday in Germany after company manages to get sales ban lifted

The Lenovo Legion 5 powered by AMD Ryzen 7 4800H and NVIDIA RTX 2060 will be available in Germany on Black Friday, according to a Lenovo customer rep. This information comes in the wake of an ongoing patent dispute between Nokia a...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Nov 2020 15:56

Samsung Exynos chips could be used by Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo in 2021

Xiaomi and Oppo to join Vivo in using Exynos chipsets starting next year

Since Vivo is already receiving both Exynos 980 and Exynos 880 chipsets from Samsung, it would not be surprising to see Xiaomi and Oppo joining them in the coming months. However, it seems that these two companies will only get bu...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Nov 2020 15:11

The Huawei Mate 40 Pro comes in Mystic Silver, White, Black, Olive Green, and Sunflower Yellow. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Mate 40 Pro with 5nm Kirin 9000 SoC spoils the Snapdragon party to top AnTuTu's October flagship smartphone performance chart

AnTuTu’s Android flagship smartphone table for October has produced a surprising new leader with the Huawei Mate 40 Pro 5G breezing past the Snapdragon 865 competition and snatching the top spot away from the iQOO 5 Pro. The perfo...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Nov 2020 14:22

The Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro ECG is slated to arrive in December. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro: An ECG version of the stylish smartwatch is coming

The Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro ECG is scheduled to be launched in December, as spotted by a popular leaker. The new version of the stylish smartwatch has an ECG function, giving it an advantage of many other smartwatches.

Alex Alderson, 02 Nov 2020 19:13

The Mate 40 Pro is a modular smartphone by modern standards. (Image source: Huawei)

Teardown confirms the modularity of the Huawei Mate 40 Pro

The Mate 40 Pro may not sell as well in many markets because of its lack of Google Mobile Services, but it is at least reasonably repairable. The Mate 40 Pro is modular for a modern flagship, especially considering alternatives li...

Alex Alderson, 02 Nov 2020 17:55

Xiaomi might release the Redmi Note 10 soon

The Redmi Note 10 series will allegedly feature three devices; mid-November launch date likely

An industry insider suggests that Xiaomi is all set to unveil the Redmi Note 10 series sometime in November 2020. It will consist of three devices, namely the Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. At least o...

Anil Satyanarayana, 02 Nov 2020 15:23

It might be better to stick to charging the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra at 50 W. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra charging test disputes 120 W claim but it can still go from 0 to 100% charge in a hot 21 minutes

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra has been put through a series of charging tests and has come up short with the promise of 120 W fast charging. The Mi 10 Ultra did manage to refill its battery from 0 to 100% in just 21 minutes, but this cam...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Nov 2020 14:14

GALAX GeForce RTX 30 HOF series (Source: GALAX VIRTUAL SHOW)

All-white GALAX GeForce RTX 30 HOF series graphics card unveiled with massive triple-fan cooling

With more than a decade since its introduction, the HOF brand by GALAX is now returning in an all-white design with a massive triple-fan cooling solution. Unsurprisingly, these two key-elements were combined to accommodate the NVI...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Nov 2020 14:13

OnePlus has gone all out on the new 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Special Edition. (Image: OnePlus)

OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Special Edition model launched, lots of unique features and inclusions

OnePlus has officially unveiled its eagerly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 Special Edition version of its well-received 8T smartphone. The device features a completely redesigned rear case and comes with a custom UI and a number of ta...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Nov 2020 10:08

The Redmi K30S may already be a success as Xiaomi records over US$34 million worth of sales in just one minute

Xiaomi released the Redmi K30S last week. The phone, essentially a cheaper, rebranded Mi 10T, went on sale yesterday, with Xiaomi recording 100,000 purchases in just one minute. That translates into over US$34 million of sales, at...

Ricci Rox, 02 Nov 2020 08:59

Drones take on a Mate 40-inspired shape over Beijing. (Source: MyDrivers)

JD.com holds a drone air-show to celebrate selling its stock of the Huawei Mate 40 series in just 11 seconds

The Huawei Mate 40 series was released for sale via e-tailers such as JD.com in China on October 30, 2020. A new report claims that it took this site only 11 seconds to sell out of the new phones completely on this first day. It r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Nov 2020 00:09

The Honor V40 smartphones are touted as worthy Mate 40 alternatives in a new leak

Huawei's premium sub-brand Honor is now slated to launch its flagship V40 series in December 2020. The leaker @RODENT450 claims to have dug the more prevalent of its specs up in a new Twitter post. They include a 50MP primary came...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Nov 2020 18:45

Realme has sold 50 million smartphones. (Source: Realme)

Realme breaks the world record for time taken to sell 50 million phones: new report

The smartphone brand Realme has had an excellent third quarter in 2020 (3Q2020), according to the latest data from Counterpoint Research. Not only did it post a growth of 132% compared to 2Q2020, it also crossed the 50 million uni...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Nov 2020 18:10

The Redmi Note 8 Pro and POCO X2 are predicted to be eligible for a MIUI 13 update. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

MIUI 13 could be officially revealed at upcoming Xiaomi Mi Developer Conference and predicted eligibility list includes Redmi Note 8 Pro, Mi 9 Pro, and POCO X2

There is a possibility that Xiaomi will reveal details about MIUI 13 in the company’s upcoming Mi Developer Conference (MIDC). There is no official eligibility list for MIUI 13 yet, but it has been predicted it will include the Re...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Nov 2020 13:14

An 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Edition teaser. (Source: Weibo)

The confirmed OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Edition has a launch date

OnePlus' CEO has reportedly affirmed via Weibo that the Cyberpunk 2077-themed special edition of the 8T premium smartphone will launch in China on November 2, 2020. Little is known about this device, except the obvious point that ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Oct 2020 23:28

OPPO is slated to launch the K7x, a new phone with affordable 5G specs, in November 2020

Recently, an upcoming OPPO device with a pleasant dark blue finish and quad rear cameras appeared on the Chinese regulator TENAA's website. Subsequent leaks indicate that it is the K7x 5G, a 90Hz display device slated to launch on...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Oct 2020 18:49

One of Ulefone's new Watches. (Source: Ulefone)

Ulefone announces 3 new fitness-focused smartwatches at sub-US$70 prices

The OEM Ulefone has launched its new Watch series, which support continuous heart-rate tracking, multiple sports modes and 5ATM water-resistance. There is also a blood-oxygen sensor in the Pro model, whereas the Watch GPS has addi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Oct 2020 18:05

The Redmi Note 7 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chip. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi announces MIUI 12 Global beta stable update rollout for the Redmi Note 7

Xiaomi has started pushing out the MIUI 12 beta stable ROM for users of the Global variant of the Redmi Note 7. At the present, the Android-based software should start arriving on some selected Redmi Note 7 smartphones as an over-...

Daniel R Deakin, 31 Oct 2020 08:51