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Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite vs. POCO X3: Paying a bit more might be worth it in the long run. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite vs POCO X3: Discernible price difference for similar specs but the Mi 10T Lite edges out the X3 with 5G and a little 128 GB storage surprise

The newly launched Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite and POCO X3 smartphones have a lot in common and have certainly shaken up the affordable end of the smartphone market with their feature sets and price tags. While many will be trying to decid...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Oct 2020 04:55

The Poco C3 has a new teaser. (Source: Twitter)

Poco spills some C3 camera details in its latest teaser

Poco India has posted a new tweet in order to build some hype for the launch of the C3, a budget phone set to debut on October 6, 2020. It includes a video hinting at its rear camera prowess. However, the brand may also have inadv...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Oct 2020 00:37

The Mi 65W fast charger is compact thanks to its use of GaN technology. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's Mi 65W Fast Charger uses GaN technology and is only €29.99

Xiaomi's latest fast charger is a bit of a bargain, considering that it packs 65W of charging power and only retails for €29.99. The appropriately named Mi 65W Fast Charger uses Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology too, which allows i...

Alex Alderson, 02 Oct 2020 19:59

Xiaomi has started releasing Android 11 builds of MIUI 12 globally. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, POCO F2 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro receive Android 11 and MIUI 12 upgrades

The Xiaomi Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, POCO F2 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro have started receiving upgrades to Android 11. The journey to Android 11 has started on the China branch of MIUI for the four devices, but the Mi 10 Pro has also been upgr...

Alex Alderson, 02 Oct 2020 19:30

The Redmi Note 8 finally gets its first taste of MIUI 12. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 update arrives for the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

After months of rumors and false starts, Xiaomi has now finally begun the MIUI 12 rollout for the Redmi Note 8, starting with the Chinese version of the device. Meanwhile, a similar update is now also being sent to the Redmi Note ...

Ricci Rox, 01 Oct 2020 21:34

The Oppo Reno4 5G Series is now available in Europe and the UK. (Image Source: Oppo)

Oppo Reno4 5G and Reno4 Pro 5G hit Europe and the UK

Oppo has announced the availability of the Reno4 and Reno4 Pro 5G series in Europe and the UK alongside the Reno4 Z. The Reno4 and Reno4 Pro are powered by the Snapdragon 765G 5G SoC and come with improved low light shooting capab...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Oct 2020 17:03

The Vivo X50 Pro Plus has an excellent camera package, but Huawei and Xiaomi offer slightly more. (Image source: Vivo)

The Vivo X50 Pro Plus has excellent cameras, but they are not at Huawei or Xiaomi's levels

The cameras in the Vivo X50 Pro Plus live up to the hype, according to DxOMark. Vivo's latest flagship packs four rear-facing cameras, including a 50 MP primary sensor, but it just misses out on dethroning the Mi 10 Ultra. Similar...

Alex Alderson, 01 Oct 2020 16:18

The Poco C3 is Poco's newest budget smartphone

Poco C3 to be released in India on October 6

Poco has announced that it will unveil the Poco C3 on October 6 in India via an online event. Earlier reports have told us that it will be a budget device, possibly a rebranded Redmi C3. If that is the case, we can expect it to co...

Anil Satyanarayana, 01 Oct 2020 14:22

The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro features an AMOLED screen and pop-up camera. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 9, Mi 9T Pro, and Pocophone F1 among the list of smartphones that can enjoy the Paranoid Android Quartz 5 Android 10 custom ROM as devs plan for Android 11

Paranoid Android Quartz 5 has now been released, and it will be the final stable version of the Android 10-based custom ROM as the devs want to focus on Android 11. Devices such as the Xiaomi Mi 9, Mi 9T Pro, Redmi Note 5, and Poc...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Oct 2020 14:09

The Mi Watch will be available in six colours. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Watch launched from €99 with an SpO2 sensor, a heart rate monitor and a large 1.39-inch AMOLED screen

The Xiaomi Mi Watch has a 1.39-inch AMOLED screen, an SpO2 sensor and a heart rate monitor, among other sensors. The Mi Watch will be available in six colours and from €99 - however, pricing may stretch to €119 for some variants....

Alex Alderson, 01 Oct 2020 12:42

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro - hands on with the the noble smartwatch

Huawei officially presented the two wearables Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro and Watch Fit today at the Huawei Developer Conference. Among other things, wireless charging and the price have been confirmed. We already had some hands-on expe...

Inge Schwabe, 01 Oct 2020 09:08

Vivo launches the V20 series with the promise of an upgrade to Android 11

The V20 Pro is the Snapdragon 765G-powered flagship for Vivo's latest smartphone series that the OEM now pitches at "various regions". The devices run on Android 10; however, they were also linked to a planned upgrade to its succe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Sep 2020 20:28

A Mate X2 render. (Source: TechConfigurations)

The Wi-Fi Alliance certifies a new device that may be the Huawei Mate X2

The Huawei Mate X series consists of outward-folding premium smartphones. It is rumored to get a new addition in 2020 that may come with a re-done design. A device newly submitted to the Wi-Fi Alliance by the OEM is thought to be ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Sep 2020 19:48

The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro will start at €499 and €599, respectively. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro will be available to order from tomorrow at bargain prices

The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro will be available to order from tomorrow, Xiaomi has confirmed. The two smartphones have been priced aggressively, undercutting the likes of the Galaxy S20 FE and the Poco F2 Pro. The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pr...

Alex Alderson, 30 Sep 2020 18:53

Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite launched: More value in the mid-range with a Snapdragon 750G for just €279

Xiaomi has now launched its newest bang-for-buck mid-range device, the Mi 10T Lite. The Mi 10T Lite offers a slew of features including a quad-camera setup, Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 750G, dual speakers, and LTE support for most o...

Ricci Rox, 30 Sep 2020 16:03

The Xiaomi Mi 10T has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10T: Snapdragon 865, 144 Hz AdaptiveSync display, 64 MP main camera, and 5,000-mAh battery for the new all-round contender

Xiaomi has launched the new Mi 10T onto the market, with the smartphone featuring a decent array of specifications so it can appeal to a wide audience. Chief among its features are the 144 Hz AdaptiveSync display with MEMC technol...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Sep 2020 16:00

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro launches with 108 MP AI camera with OIS, up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a shimmering Aurora Blue color option

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is the top-end choice in the new Mi 10T series, and it shows it by having a 108 MP sensor in its main camera system. The Mi 10T Pro also offers configuration options that allow it to have up to 256 GB of UFS ...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Sep 2020 16:00

The Realme Q2 will likely run a MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ (image via Realme)

Realme Q2 shows up on AnTuTu running what appears to be a MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC

An alleged AnTuTu listing of Realme's upcoming Realme Q2 Pro has shown up online. It nets a total score of 519,992, which indicates that it is likely running a MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC. Realme will reportedly unveil the device...

Anil Satyanarayana, 30 Sep 2020 14:31

The Amazfit X will make it to retail soon. (Source: Weibo)

The Amazfit X gets a final release announcement amid a deluge of dissatisfaction from its Indiegogo backers

The Amazfit X is a fitness band-like device that purports to improve on this form factor with a curved screen. Its maker Huami has confirmed that it will be available at its final retail price in the fourth quarter of 2020. Howeve...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Sep 2020 01:16

OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 8T Pro does not exist

OnePlus CEO confirms that the OnePlus 8T Pro will not be released this year

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has effectively confirmed that the OnePlus 8T Pro would not be released this year. The OnePlus 8T will instead be joined by a low-cost alternative, along with other OnePlus-branded smart devices. Industry insi...

Anil Satyanarayana, 29 Sep 2020 16:33

MINISFORUM H31G real life picture (Source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM H31G now available for purchase: World's smallest mini PC with discrete graphics starts at US$545

As promised, the world's smallest mini PC with a discrete graphics solution — the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4 GB GDDR5 — is now available for purchase. With a price tag that reads US$869, the most potent configuration featur...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Sep 2020 13:56

The Lenovo A-series may have a new member soon. (Source: Lenovo)

A potential extra-budget Lenovo phone leaks onto Geekbench

The Lenovo A-series is a line of often cost-effective smartphones. A leaker asserts that it will get a new addition soon. This is based on a new Geekbench 5 listing for a device with a heretofore-unknown model number with 4GB of R...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Sep 2020 18:50

Realme has a new line of smartphones in store for us

Realme's new Realme Q series of smartphones to be unveiled on October 15

Realme is reportedly working on another entirely new line of smartphones. The first Realme Q smartphone is billed to support 5G, an AMOLED screen, and 65W fast charging. It is expected to make its debut in China on October 15, and...

Anil Satyanarayana, 28 Sep 2020 15:05

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro will be launched on September 30. (Image source: @Sudhanshu1414)

Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro full specs and new renders leak, Mi 10T Lite still expected, and rumored prices for the whole Mi 10T series

Xiaomi is officially launching its new Mi 10T series on Wednesday 30 September, and it now seems that the complete specifications for the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro have been leaked along with some new renders. A Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite is ...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Sep 2020 12:32

Xiaomi has launched two new 82-inch smart TVs. (Image source: Xiaomi TV)

Xiaomi launches two 82-inch Mi Master Series TVs: 4K model for 9,999 yuan (US$1,466) or 8K mini-LED variant for 49,999 yuan (US$7,326)

Xiaomi has launched two new 82-inch Mi Master Series smart TVs in China. The 4K model is priced at 9,999 yuan (US$1,466) and comes with a 120 Hz refresh rate and MEMC. The 8K “Extreme Anniversary Edition” utilizes a mini-LED panel...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Sep 2020 11:21

MINISFORUM X35G mini PC with Intel Optane and i3-1005G1 with 20 W TDP (Source: MINISFORUM)

Intel Optane-equipped MINISFORUM X35G hits Indiegogo and everything looks great

Last week, we heard about its arrival. Now, we have some official test results and technical details that make the upcoming MINISFORUM X35G even more tempting, such as a maximum TDP of 25 W that allows the 15 W Intel Core i3-1005G...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Sep 2020 19:02

A next-gen Huawei Matebook may have broken cover. (Source: Huawei)

A new leak may point to a Tiger Lake-based Huawei laptop in the works

The prominent tipster _rogame_ has found a new entry on UserBenchmark for a laptop with a Tiger Lake Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB hard-drive. The results do not mention an OEM; however, the leaker insists the upcomin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Sep 2020 16:17

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra and Redmi 9 have now apparently moved to internal testing. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Latest supposed Xiaomi Android 11 update list upgrades the Mi 10 Ultra and Redmi 9 to internal testing and clarifies that no MIUI 9 launch devices will be updated

Another unofficial Xiaomi Android 11 update list has appeared on Telegram with a few changes worth noting. Both the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra and Redmi 9 have been promoted to apparent internal testing, while it appears no smartphones th...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Sep 2020 11:54

lHuawei has a plan for its "AI Life" strategy. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei may release HarmonyOS in 2020, but only to developers

The latest word on HarmonyOS, Huawei's alternative to Google's AOSP-based Android, was that it would not be available until 2021 at the earliest. Now, a new report claims that the OEM will release the software to developers as ear...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Sep 2020 19:45

The Amazfit Band 5 comes in midnight black. (Image source: Amazfit - edited)

Amazfit Band 5 with blood oxygen measurement and Alexa virtual assistant is now available to buy from Amazon and Amazfit US for US$49.99

The new Amazfit Band 5 from Huami is now available to purchase either from Amazon or Amazfit’s US online store. The smart band, which costs US$49.99, provides blood oxygen measurement, Amazon Alexa, the PAI health assessment syste...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Sep 2020 10:17

Generations apart: The Redmi Note 4 and Redmi Note 9. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited).

Alleged MIUI 13 power menu leaked in video and baffling unofficial MIUI 13 eligible device list includes the Redmi Note 4 and Redmi Note 8 but omits the Redmi Note 9 and Xiaomi Mi 9

A video clip of the purported MIUI 13 power menu animation has recently been leaked. Along with that, a completely unofficial and somewhat bewildering MIUI 13 eligible device list has been drawn up that includes the practically an...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Sep 2020 09:11

The global Redmi Note 9 receives the September update. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro receive new updates globally

Xiaomi looks to be keeping up rather nicely with security patches—at least on some of its phones. After sending out the September update to the Indian model of the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the company is now rolling out the update to the...

Ricci Rox, 25 Sep 2020 22:51

The Mate 10 and P20 series are receiving updates targeted at system improvements. (Image source: Handy.de)

Huawei updates the Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, P20 and P20 Pro with system improvements

Huawei has issued a new round of updates for the Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, P20 and P20 Pro. The new build, called EMUI 10.0.0.180, seeks to deliver system improvements for the four devices as they near the end of software support.

Alex Alderson, 25 Sep 2020 19:00

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE US$599 price tag puts pressure on the OnePlus 8T and Pixel 5

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE was released earlier in the week and is already listed for pre-order on stores like Amazon and B&H with a US$599 price tag. Comparatively, the OnePlus 8T and Pixel 5 have been touted to be prices higher t...

Ricci Rox, 25 Sep 2020 12:15

The new Mi TV Master Ultra Edition features a narrow bezel design. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi TV Master Ultra Edition promo teasers confirm imminent launch for the 82-inch 8K mini-LED TV with 5G connectivity

Xiaomi has a special launch coming up in a few days, with the unveiling of the 82-inch Mi TV Master Ultra Edition 8K mini-LED TV with 5G connectivity. It’s claimed this will be the world’s first mass-produced 5G/8K mini-LED TV, an...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Sep 2020 12:12

MIUI for TV 3.0 brings numerous visual enhancements for current Xiaomi TVs. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's MIUI for TV 3.0 starts rolling out bringing a clearer UI layout and nifty dynamic animations with it

Xiaomi announced MIUI for TV 3.0 back in July and now it seems some users in China have started receiving the update. MIUI for TV 3.0 offers a new refined layout for the user interface, a selection of viewing modes, and dynamic an...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Sep 2020 10:59

The Redmi Note 9 was launched five months ago. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 10 Pro: Xiaomi's upcoming mid-range champ could feature the new Snapdragon 750G

After releasing the Redmi Note 9 back in April, Xiaomi is set to launch the Redmi Note 10 series soon. The latest report claims that the Redmi Note 10 or Redmi Note 10 Pro will be powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 750G and coul...

Ricci Rox, 24 Sep 2020 20:19

The Redmi Note 8 and Note 8T differ by NFC support, which is available on the 8T. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 8 and Note 8T owners get the bum's rush from Xiaomi in regard to Android 10-based MIUI 12

Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T owners are not going to be too happy with the latest news about Android 10-based MIUI 12 for their devices. Delays are already expected anyway and now the general manager of Xiaomi Indonesia has clai...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Sep 2020 11:17

The Redmi Note 8 Pro. (Source: AndroidPit)

New updates arrive for the Redmi Note 8 Pro and Mi A3

After sending out an update to the Redmi Note 8 last week, Xiaomi is now sending an update to the Redmi Note 8 Pro. This new update delivers the September patch to the Indian model of the Xiaomi best-seller, with the Android One M...

Ricci Rox, 23 Sep 2020 22:50

The Redmi Note 9S and Redmi Note 9 Pro have received their first MIUI 12 update. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Updated | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S and Redmi Note 9 Pro receive MIUI 12 update as OS upgrade goes global for the Mi Mix 3 5G

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S and Redmi Note 9 Pro have received their first MIUI 12 update in India. The OS upgrade should precede equivalents for the global, European, Russian and Turkish branches of MIUI, which are yet to receive Xi...

Alex Alderson, 23 Sep 2020 21:04

Huawei's "Plus-cam" phone. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Huawei patents a D-pad-shaped rear camera in a new phone design

Huawei has patented a design for a smartphone that seems to have an under-display selfie camera. However, its other side has an interesting feature: quad sensors in a plus-sign-shaped module. Furthermore, one of the lenses is squa...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Sep 2020 15:57

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 features lifestyle monitoring such as heart rate, sleep, and women's health. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Band global sales top 13 million units for Q2 2020 as Pro and Lite variant rumors still linger for the Mi Band 5

Details about the sales records for the Xiaomi Mi Band series, both domestic and international, have been shared by Huami’s CEO Huang Wang. The health-focused smart bracelets from the Chinese OEM are the world’s number 1 most-ship...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Sep 2020 12:15

The Huami Amazfit GTS 2 comes in a choice of three colors. (Image source: Huami - edited)

Amazfit GTS 2 smartwatch from Huami launched: Light, thin, and colorful with blood oxygen measurement and smart voice assistant for 999 yuan (US$147)

The Amazfit GTS 2 from Huami is now official, with the fun but functional smartwatch already on sale in China. The GTS 2 has had a design overhaul from the first generation, with a borderless display and lighter weight included. T...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Sep 2020 10:19

There will be no MIUI 12 beta development for almost two weeks. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi suspends MIUI 12 beta development between September 30 to October 12

MIUI 12 beta and internal testing will be halted between September 30 and October 12, according to a new report. The break in development may also result in a pause to phase three of Xiaomi's MIUI 12 release schedule for devices l...

Alex Alderson, 23 Sep 2020 00:56

The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro may start at €499 and €599.90, respectively. (Image source: Xiaomi via Amazon Spain)

The Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro may be cheaper than expected as September 30 launch announced

The Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro may be cheaper than expected, according to new reports. The Mi 10T will supposedly retail for just €499 in Europe, while the Mi 10T Pro will start at €599.90 with 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM....

Alex Alderson, 22 Sep 2020 18:11

The Redmi K30T may be a Chinese version of the Mi 10T series but with Redmi branding like the Redmi K30 Ultra, pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi K30T will arrive before the end of the year with a 144 Hz screen and 108 MP Samsung HM2 camera

Rumour has it that Xiaomi is working on another Redmi smartphone, the Redmi K30T. The device should be with us before the end of the year and may bear a striking resemblance to the Mi 10T Pro.

Alex Alderson, 22 Sep 2020 17:17

The "Watch GT 2 Porsche Design" on camera. (Source: GizmoChina)

Rumor | The Huawei Watch GT 2 has an upcoming Porsche Design variant

A YouTube channel has allegedly posted a video of a heretofore-unreleased Huawei wearable called the Watch GT 2 Porsche Design. It seems much like the rest of its possible series, albeit with a new bezel and boot animation. This m...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Sep 2020 16:22

The OnePlus 8T will be unveiled on October 15

The OnePlus 8T will reportedly cost €599 (US$703) in Europe

A new leak suggests that the OnePlus 8T will retail at €599 (US$703) in Europe. It is contradicted by another report, which states that the starting price could be as high as €799 (US$937). OnePlus will officially unveil the devic...

Anil Satyanarayana, 22 Sep 2020 15:26

The Xiaomi Mi 8 will have to cloak itself as a Google Pixel 4a for this custom ROM. (Image source: Xiaomi/Google - edited)

Xiaomi Mi 8 gets a Google Pixel 3 Android 11 port and the Mi 9T (Redmi K20) is stable thanks to the AOSP 11.0 custom ROM

Both the Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi 9T (also known as the Redmi K20) have received new custom ROM support that gives owners the chance to try out the Android 11 experience. The Mi 8 might have to camouflage itself as a Google Pixel 4a for...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Sep 2020 13:46