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The Nubia Watch is available for US$219. (Image source: Nubia)

Nubia Watch: Curved smartwatch goes global for US$219

The Nubia Watch is now available to order globally for US$219. The futuristic-looking smartwatch features a curved AMOLED screen, a heart-rate monitor and an e-SIM, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2020 20:46

The OnePlus Buds Z cost just US$49.99. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Buds Z launched with true wireless capabilities for US$49.99

OnePlus has launched the Buds Z, its no-frills pair of TWS earbuds. The company promises that the earbuds will deliver top-quality audio, water-resistance and a stable Bluetooth 5.0 connection for US$49.99. Google Assistant integr...

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2020 19:46

The global version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro has received its first MIUI 12 build. (Image source: Xiaomi)

First MIUI 12 update arrives for the global Redmi Note 9 Pro as OS upgrade for the Redmi Note 7 Pro goes official

The first MIUI 12 update has arrived for the global version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro. Currently rolling out to Turkish handsets, the arrival of V12.0.1.0.QJZTRXM should predate equivalent updates for the global and European branche...

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2020 18:37

The next Poco smartphone may be a rebranded Redmi Note 10. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Regulatory body points to the next Poco smartphone being a rebranded Xiaomi Redmi Note 10

A new Poco smartphone is in development, and it is intended for the global market. However, a recent certification listing suggests that the device may be a rebrand of another upcoming Xiaomi smartphone, the Redmi Note 10 4G.

Alex Alderson, 14 Oct 2020 18:02

The Redmi Note 8 Pro and iQOO 5 Pro are the budget and flagship price-performance champions. (Image source: Xiaomi/Vivo - edited)

Redmi Note 8 Pro is the immovable object in the new AnTuTu Android smartphone price-performance charts as the iQOO 5 Pro becomes the unstoppable force

The Redmi Note 8 Pro seems unmovable in AnTuTu’s price-performance charts as the latest Android tables from the noted smartphone benchmark has shown the Note 8 Pro is still the number one pick for the budget end. At the other end ...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Oct 2020 09:50

A mini variant of the water-resistant Amazfit GTS 2 appears to be in the works. (Image source: Huami)

Amazfit GTS 2 Mini, Amazfit Pop, and Amazfit London smartwatch details start appearing as Huami tools up to add to its extensive lineup

Details of three devices from Huami’s Amazfit range have been leaked. The wearables are supposedly the Amazfit Pop, Amazfit London, and Amazfit GTS 2 Mini. While few concrete specifications have been revealed, it seems the GTS 2 M...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Oct 2020 08:05

More Pocophone F1 handsets should now be receiving MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 for the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 rolls out to more handsets as Android 10 arrives for the Redmi 8A Dual

MIUI 12 is rolling out more widely for the global version of the Pocophone F1, according to multiple reports. V12.0.2.0.QEJMIXM is rolling out now as an OTA, while the Redmi 8A Dual has been upgraded to Android 10, sans MIUI 12.

Alex Alderson, 13 Oct 2020 21:58

The Rollme S08 is a smartwatch with dual cameras and 4G LTE. (Image source: Rollme)

Rollme S08: A smartwatch with 4G LTE, dual cameras and a built-in GPS module

The Rollme S08 is a smartwatch with 4G LTE, dual cameras and a built-in GPS module, along with 32 GB of storage and 3 GB of RAM. The smartwatch has a steel body, a ceramic bezel and is IP68 certified.

Alex Alderson, 13 Oct 2020 17:25

The Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 7 were released in 2019. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 7 owners need to be wary of fake MIUI 12 builds

Fake MIUI 12 builds for the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 7/7S have been discovered. The software versions apply to both the Global and India variants of the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 7/7S. Owners of these smartphones are advised ...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Oct 2020 10:01

The Mi 10T Pro is one complexly-built smartphone. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro irreparability revealed in teardown video

The Mi 10T Pro may well be Xiaomi's latest flagship smartphone, but it is not all that repairable. From soldered-on ports to a firmly-installed battery, the Mi 10T Pro will probably be an expensive smartphone to repair.

Alex Alderson, 12 Oct 2020 22:47

The Mi 55W Wireless Charging Stand is available for as little as US$37. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's Mi 55W Wireless Charging Stand offers ultra-fast charging for under US$40

Xiaomi's Mi 55W Wireless Charging Stand has hit third-party retailers, and it is significantly cheaper than alternatives like the Google Pixel Stand. Xiaomi's wireless charger supports Qi EPP for fast-charging many modern smartpho...

Alex Alderson, 12 Oct 2020 22:36

The Poco F2 Pro will cost just £299 for 48 hours from tomorrow. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro slashed by 40% to £299 as Mi 10 also receives a similar discount in Prime Day sales

Xiaomi has cut the price of the Poco F2 Pro to £299 in its Prime Day deals, which start tomorrow. The company is throwing in a Mi Smart Band 5 and Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic too, as it is in a comparable deal for the Mi 10...

Alex Alderson, 12 Oct 2020 22:29

The OnePlus Nord Special Edition will arrive on October 14. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus will revitalise its sandstone finish on October 14 with the release of the OnePlus Nord Special Edition

A special edition of the OnePlus Nord will grace us this week, and it will see the return of the sandstone finish from early OnePlus smartphones. The new variant of the OnePlus Nord will be launched alongside the OnePlus 8T and th...

Alex Alderson, 12 Oct 2020 19:30

The Redmi Note 8T is one of the final devices to receive MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 is coming to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T this month as reports of a wider rollout for the Redmi Note 7 Pro mount

MIUI 12 will be arriving on the Redmi Note 8T later this month, according to an official Xiaomi timeline. The commencement of the update may coincide with the release of MIUI 12 to the likes of the Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 8 and t...

Alex Alderson, 12 Oct 2020 17:43

The OnePlus 7 series will not receive Android 11 as quickly as the OnePlus 8 series did. (Image source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 7 series will not receive Android 11 or OxygenOS 11 until 2021

The OnePlus 7 series only launched last year, but the devices have reputedly been relegated to second-tier software support. While the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro have already received Android 11, the new version of OxygenOS will ...

Alex Alderson, 12 Oct 2020 17:38

The new Mate 40 series teaser. (Source: Twitter)

Huawei announces a launch date for the Mate 40 series

Earlier, Huawei confirmed that the Mate 40 flagship series was on the way, but neglected to say when exactly. Now, its official Twitter channel has revealed that this will indeed occur on October 22, 2020. The company is already m...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Oct 2020 17:27

The OPPO A53s comes with free Enco W31s for a limited time. (Source: MySmartPrice)

Amazon Germany puts the OPPO A53s up for preorder

The OPPO A53s is a phone freshly added on Amazon.de. It seems to have the exact same specs as the A53, which is powered by the new Snapdragon 460 SoC and has a 90Hz 6.5-inch HD+ display. It can be pre-ordered with free TWS earbuds...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Oct 2020 16:41

The Vivo iQOO 5 and iQOO 5 Pro both have AMOLED screens. (Image source: Vivo - edited)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra has to settle for third place in AnTuTu's latest flagship smartphone performance chart as the iQOO 5 and iQOO 5 Pro take control

The powerful Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra has been pushed out of its top spot in the AnTuTu flagship smartphone performance chart for September. The new ruler of the roost is the iQOO 5 Pro followed by the iQOO 5, with both smartphones mana...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Oct 2020 10:56

The Redmi Note 10 and Note 10 Pro allegedly come with a Dimensity 720 and Snapdragon 750G, respectively. (Image source: MediaTek/Qualcomm - edited)

Redmi Note 10 and Note 10 Pro shaping up to be market shakers as processors are revealed and low starting price of 1,000 yuan (US$149) is rumored

The Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro are shaping up to be incredible devices in regard to potential price/performance and features. A well-known tipster has revealed their Dimensity and Snapdragon SoCs, while there are rumors o...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Oct 2020 09:35

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 has received MIUI 12, but not Android 10. (Image source: Revu)

Global MIUI 12 update reaches the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 sans Android 10 or Android 11

The global version of MIUI 12 has reached the Mi Mix 2, but there is a catch. Unlike many other devices, the Mi Mix 2 remains on Android 9.0 Pie, despite the existence of Android 10 and Android 11 versions of MIUI 12 being in circ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Oct 2020 20:55

The alleged new Mi Power Bank. (Source: MySmartPrice)

Rumor | Xiaomi will launch its new Mi Power Bank 3 Ultra Compact in Europe

A tech blog claims to have heard from an exclusive source that Xiaomi will launch its latest power bank in Europe. This apparently 10,000mAh Mi Power Bank 3 Ultra Compact is also slated to have a new, texturized casing that might ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Oct 2020 19:48

Likely fan-made Xiaomi Mi 11 render next to Mi 3 from 2013. (Image source: Digital IT fans/Xiaomi - edited)

Latest Xiaomi Mi 11 renders take more design cues from the Mi 3 than the Mi 10

Some new renders of the Xiaomi Mi 11 smartphone have appeared on Chinese social media. The images clearly look like fan-made concept designs rather than official renders from the OEM itself. It’s believed the upcoming Mi 11 will s...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Oct 2020 10:10

The Redmi Note 8 is yet to receive MIUI 12, unlike the Redmi Note 8 Pro. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 8 expected to arrive this month as testing also reputedly completed for the Redmi Note 7S

MIUI 12 testing for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7S and Redmi Note 8 is almost done, according to reports. Xiaomi expects to release MIUI 12 for at least the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 8 this month, too.

Alex Alderson, 10 Oct 2020 19:51

The Infinix Note 8's alleged promo poster. (Source: Twitter)

An alleged official poster leak suggests the Infinix Note 8 is close to launch

Based on some convincing leaks, the Infinix Note 8 will pose an effective challenge in the budget smartphone space, as it may offer the Helio G80 SoC, 6GB of RAM and a 64MP main rear camera. A new leak suggests that it will also h...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Oct 2020 18:15

The POCO X3 comes in a choice of Shadow Gray or Cobalt Blue. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

POCO X3 reigns supreme in Kimovil's bestsellers of the week list as Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO smartphones saturate the chart

The POCO X3 smartphone heads Kimovil’s best sellers of the week chart and is followed by a huge list of Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO smartphones. Although the site trawls mainly through many Chinese and European retailers, it is still ...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Oct 2020 09:44

The current Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is one of the elite group of smartphones to feature a 108 MP sensor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 10 and Note 10 Pro rumored to be coming with 108 MP main camera

More rumored details about the expected Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro have surfaced online. According to a well-known tech tipster, the upcoming Redmi Note 10 series smartphones will boast of having a 108 MP main sensor in t...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Oct 2020 08:48

A render based on the new OPPO phone display patent. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

OPPO patents a phone with a waterfall display and an under-display selfie camera

The under-display front-facing camera may be a smash-hit spec among flagship phones going into 2021. A new leak may prove OPPO is taking it seriously by combining it with another state-of-the-art design feature: a display that cur...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Oct 2020 18:33

The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 has received a new MIUI 12 update for global users. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 receives a new MIUI 12 update

The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 has received a new MIUI 12 update for global users. The update, called V12.0.2.0.QEJMIXM, is rolling out now as an OTA.

Alex Alderson, 09 Oct 2020 13:54

The OnePlus 8T has a flat screen and thinner bezels than its predecessor. (Image source: JD.com via @Sudhanshu1414)

Updated | OnePlus 8T shines in official press pictures with a flat screen and almost symmetrical bezels

The OnePlus 8T will have a flat screen and near-symmetrical bezels, distinguishing it from other OnePlus smartphones. The company's next smartphone will arrive on October 14 and looks to have thinner bezels than even the OnePlus 8...

Alex Alderson, 09 Oct 2020 12:46

MIUI 12 will apparently land on three more Redmi devices before the end of the month. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 for the global versions of the Xiaomi Redmi 9, Redmi Note 9S and Redmi Note 9 Pro is on the horizon

Xiaomi is gearing to upgrade the global versions of the Redmi 9, Redmi Note 9S and Redmi Note 9 Pro to MIUI 12, according to a report. The OS upgrade will reputedly arrive from October 20, bringing the three devices into line with...

Alex Alderson, 09 Oct 2020 11:57

The Samsung Galaxy A42 offers 5G connectivity at an affordable price point. (Image source: Samsung - edited)

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G specs show it is ready to face off against the OnePlus Nord and Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite as the affordable 5G smartphone segment heats up

The specifications for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A42 5G smartphone have been revealed by the South Korean OEM. Judging by its specs and believed pricing, the Galaxy A42 will be challenging the space occupied by rivals such as th...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Oct 2020 09:23

The OnePlus Buds Z looks quite different from the OnePlus Buds. (Image source: OnePlus via 9to5Google)

Leaked OnePlus Buds Z confirm details and the look of upcoming budget TWS earbuds

The OnePlus Buds Z have not announced by OnePlus, but photos of the upcoming earbuds have been included in an APK. Interestingly, the design of the forthcoming earbuds differs significantly from the current OnePlus Buds.

Alex Alderson, 09 Oct 2020 01:14

TCL launches the Verizon-branded TAB. (Source: YouTube)

The new TCL TAB launches via Verizon

TCL launched its 8-inch 10 TABMID slate during IFA 2020 Special Edition. Now, a variant of this device has launched in the US through the carrier Verizon. It has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage, but also has 4G connectivity...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Oct 2020 00:58

The OnePlus 8T will be available in at least Aquamarine Green. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 8T teasers confirm curved design, quad cameras and a 'breakthrough' diffuse reflection glass back that mitigates fingerprints

The OnePlus 8T will have a curved design, quad cameras and a stylish Aquamarine Green finish, OnePlus has confirmed. Dubbed a breakthrough by the company, the variant has a diffuse reflection back panel that supposedly reduces the...

Alex Alderson, 08 Oct 2020 23:32

The Pocophone F1 is without MIUI 12 in most regions. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 is still without MIUI 12 in most regions, and fans are not happy about it

Complaints about the continued absence of MIUI 12 on most Pocophone F1 handsets are mounting, almost three months since the global variant last received an update. Only the Russian version of the Pocophone F1 has been upgraded to ...

Alex Alderson, 08 Oct 2020 17:28

The Xiaomi Mi 5 and Mi 5s Plus offer 4G dual-SIM support. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi Mi 5 and Mi 5s Plus stay relevant thanks to Android 11-based LineageOS 18.0 custom ROMs

The Xiaomi Mi 5 and Mi 5s Plus smartphones have recently gained support from LineageOS 18.0, which is firmware based on Android 11. Both the Mi 5 and Mi 5s Plus were released in 2016, and being able to utilize an Android 11-based ...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Oct 2020 10:14

The Realme 7 series is about to go live in Europe. (Source: YouTube)

Realme unleashes the 7 and 7 Pro onto the European market

Realme has revealed pricing and availability info for its up-to-date mid-tier series of smartphones in Europe. They offer the MediaTek Helio G95 and Snapdragon 720G processors in the 7 and 7 Pro respectively, as well as up to 65W ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Oct 2020 14:11

The Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi 9 Prime will apparently be updated to MIUI 12 in October. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Supposed MIUI 12 update dates for Redmi Note 7, Redmi 9 Prime, Poco M2 and the Redmi 6, 7, and 8 series signal a busy October for Xiaomi

It appears Xiaomi will be rolling out MIUI 12 to numerous devices over the next few weeks, and based on the model names, it will be users in India that should be getting ready for a smartphone update. An unofficial list claims to ...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Oct 2020 09:04

The Redmi Note 8 can use GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, and BeiDou for navigation. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 8 MIUI 12 saga continues as MIUI 11 update is rolled out but Android 10 could be coming very soon

Rumors have started spreading that the Android 10-based MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T could be just days away. However, Xiaomi seems to be teasing Redmi Note 8 owners at the moment by releasing an Android 9...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Oct 2020 08:10

The Poco C3 launches as its brand's cheapest phone yet

Poco has launched the C3, as promised in earlier teasers, today (October 6, 2020). It is, as expected, an effective rebrand of the Redmi 9c, which is available in other markets. However, this version has different colors, differen...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Oct 2020 20:40

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite has the OnePlus Nord in its sights. (Image source: Xiaomi/OnePlus - edited)

Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite takes on the OnePlus Nord in the AnTuTu benchmark and wins by a hair

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite has made an appearance on the well-known AnTuTu benchmark where it managed to score 329,032 points according to an image shared on Chinese social media. This would place the new Mi 10T Lite just ahead of the...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Oct 2020 10:40

OnePlus has two affordable smartphones in store for us

Low-cost OnePlus Nord N10 5G and OnePlus Nord N100 to be launched later this month

An industry insider just confirmed that OnePlus is expected to release two new budget smartphones in October 2020. Both phones are billed to be a part of OnePlus' Nord series and are called the OnePlus Nord N10 5G and Nord N100. T...

Anil Satyanarayana, 05 Oct 2020 21:44

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro (right) also comes in a fetching Aurora Blue option for the 256 GB model. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro differences are blurry, but thanks to the Pro's OIS, photos are not

At a first glance, the new Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro smartphones seem to be practically identical. However, there are a number of differences that help justify the currently €50 difference between the 8 GB + 128 GB variant of t...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Oct 2020 10:42

A promo image for the X7 Pro. (Source: Realme)

Realme X7 Pro: NBTC certification may raise hopes of an international launch

The Realme X7 Pro is a potentially interesting flagship-level phone as it comes with the 5G-capable MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC, a 120Hz AMOLED display and 65 watt (W) charging. Then again, it has only been available in China thu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Oct 2020 19:29

The Redmi 9 with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage can currently be picked up for £159/€159. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi 9 should get MIUI 12 global ROM update in November at the latest

The Redmi 9 smartphone from Xiaomi has already started receiving MIUI 12 for users in China, but it seems that owners of the global variant will soon be enjoying the same software update. The GM of Xiaomi Indonesia has stated that...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Oct 2020 08:46

The latest update for the Mi A2 includes bug fixes and a new security patch. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A2 receives September update with bug fixes

Xiaomi has issued the September update to the Mi A2, bringing a new security patch to the Android One device. The new update, V11.0.14.0.QDIMIXM, also includes some bug fixes.

Alex Alderson, 04 Oct 2020 00:28

Realme announces a European launch event for its 7 series smartphones

Realme is gearing up to debut its 7-series of mobile devices in the European market. Consumers in this region may expect at least 2 variants of this new line with up to 90Hz displays, 5000mAh batteries and 65 watt (W) charging. Th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Oct 2020 18:56

The new "Huawei monitor". (Source: ITHome)

Huawei has a new, 24-inch slim-bezel monitor in the works: new leak

A Chinese tech blog has posted what it claims as renders of an upcoming monitor from the OEM Huawei. It shows that this apparent 23.8-inch model is to have an IPS display with a 3-side-near-borderless design. The device may also h...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Oct 2020 17:44

Lenovo releases the Legion Phone Duel to European markets

Lenovo's French, Italian, Spanish and German divisions now list the Legion Phone Duel on their regional websites. It is priced at €999 (about US$1170) on all of them. However, there are introductory offers of some additional acces...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Oct 2020 17:03

The Xiaomi Mi A3 is into its final year of software support. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 receives a new update as Android 11 development begins

The Xiaomi Mi A3 has received a new update, this time for the European variant of the Android One handset. Android 11 development has apparently begun for the device too, although it will probably be the last OS update for the Mi ...

Alex Alderson, 03 Oct 2020 15:41