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Vivo will launch the X60s soon. (Source: Weibo)

Vivo officially sets a date for the X60 series' launch; announces new Zeiss collaboration for its cameras

Vivo has announced that the X60 and X60 Pro smartphones will be unveiled later in December 2020. These devices will be powered by SoCs provided by Samsung, and have cameras augmented by Zeiss technology. The OEM will also hold a c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Dec 2020 17:57

The live photos of the Redmi K40 reveal a bustling main camera setup. (Image source: XiaomiAdictos/Jackey_Lu)

Redmi K40 live images show a smartphone that has considerably evolved from the Redmi K30

Live images of the Redmi K40 have been leaked online, and if they are genuine they reveal a smartphone that has considerably evolved from the predecessor Redmi K30. The camera equipment for the Redmi K40 has changed a lot, enhanci...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Dec 2020 17:42

LG gave us a sneak peak of its rollable during the unveiling of the LG Wing earlier this year. (Image: LG)

More details emerge about LG's forthcoming rollable smartphone and next flagship

More details have started to surface about LG’s upcoming high-end smartphones for 2021. The rollable will take a leaf out of Oppo’s playbook while the flagship handset is going to go toe-to-toe with Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S21 i...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Dec 2020 12:08

The Mi 11 will likely look similar to this. (Source: Abhishek Yadav)

Xiaomi Mi 11 series tipped for December 29 launch: What we know so far

The Mi 11 was initially rumored to be launched in January but it appears the next-gen Xiaomi flagship series could arrive even sooner. According to reports surfacing today on Chinese media, the Mi 11 series is scheduled to be unve...

Ricci Rox, 13 Dec 2020 17:44

The new "Redmi 9 Power" render. (Source: 91Mobiles)

The Redmi 9 Power is now slated to launch with quad rear cameras on December 17, 2020

The Redmi 9 Power is a device believed to be a re-brand of the new Chinese Note 9 4G for the Indian market. However, according to a new leak from Ishan Agarwal, the story may not be quite that simple. A render for this device show...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Dec 2020 00:05

The latest Find X3 Pro leak. (Source: Twitter)

The latest Find X3 Pro leak suggests OPPO really likes cloning Apple things

Images of what might be OPPO's 2021 flaghip smartphone have emerged online. These initial renders of the "Find X3 Pro" are strongly reminiscent of an iPhone from the back, even though it might have 4 rear cameras rather than 3. Th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Dec 2020 18:14

Even the Mi 10 Youth wasn't compact. Ditto last year's Mi 9 SE. (Source: Xiaomi)

Mi 11 Mini: Xiaomi tipped to possibly launch a compact flagship alongside the Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro

Xiaomi will unveil the Mi 11 series in the near future and a new report claims that the company will actually launch three phones: the Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro - which may be joined by the Mi 11 Mini, a compact premium device.

Ricci Rox, 11 Dec 2020 14:55

Windows 10 on Arm support for x64 apps now available to Windows Insiders. (Image: Microsoft)

Windows 10 on Arm x64 emulation goes live for Windows Insiders

Microsoft has finally rolled out the first Windows Insider tech preview of x64 emulation for Windows 10 on Arm devices. The update brings long-awaited support for regular 64-bit x86 applications helping to make Windows on Arm devi...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Dec 2020 10:49

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is expected to have 8 GB RAM in its base variant. (Image source: Weibo via @yabhishekhd)

Xiaomi Mi 11 turns up in alleged live image with the triple-camera setup conveniently in focus

The Xiaomi Mi 11 has supposedly shown up in a spyshot that conveniently reveals the main camera system on the rear. The Mi 11 was already rumored to be coming with a square-shaped camera housing that featured at least one huge len...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Dec 2020 17:09

Renders of the OPPO Reno 5 Pro+. (Source: Digital Chat Station)

OPPO Reno 5 Pro+ specs revealed; set to wage war on the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro

The OPPO Reno 5 Pro+ is on the way and thorough details of the device have now been revealed. Major takeaways include the presence of a Snapdragon 865, spanking new camera hardware from Sony, and a competitive display on a phone t...

Ricci Rox, 10 Dec 2020 12:58

The "Galaxy F62 rear panel". (Source: 91Mobiles)

The Galaxy F62 will be one of Samsung's "slimmest" phones on its launch: new leak

Samsung is now rumored to have a new Exynos 9825-powered phone called the Galaxy F62 in the works. Most recently, a rear panel for this device has allegedly leaked out, suggesting that it will be another member of the square-cam b...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Dec 2020 22:42

Uplus switches its mmWave service on. (Source: LG)

LG Uplus and Qualcomm bring mmWave 5G to South Korea

South Korea was one of the first markets in which commercial 5G had become available, although the networks in question use the sub-6GHz form of the connectivity. Now, however, LG's division Uplus and Qualcomm have implemented the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Dec 2020 18:35

The Nokia 5.4 and 3.4 might have a lot in common. (Source: Nokia)

The Nokia 5.4's specs are allegedly revealed in full in a new leak

Nokia is currently rumored to hold a launch event before the end of 2020, at which the 7.3 5G, 6.3 and 5.4 smartphones are to be unveiled. A new leak purports to be a full specs spill for the latter. Its headline is an SoC which m...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2020 22:34

LG is hoping its latest mobile division restructure will turn around its smartphone fortunes. (Image: Yonhap)

LG will outsource low to mid-range models, but continue designing high-end phones in-house to try turn a profit

It’s no secret that LG has been struggling to make a profit out of its mobile division. In its latest move to stem the hemorrhaging the company has announced a restructure which will see it outsource the design and manufacture of ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Dec 2020 11:04

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is believed to sport a distinct square-shaped camera housing containing a large main lens. (Image source: @BenGeskin)

Xiaomi Mi 11 fan-made concept render portrays an exquisite-looking smartphone that apparently has a 5,000-mAh dual-battery capacity

A new concept render by Ben Geskin of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 11 shows a smartphone with an elegant design that appears to have embraced simplicity over unnecessary complexities. In further Mi 11-related news, it seems possible tha...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Dec 2020 01:11

The Realme Q2 and Q2 Pro can support 5G connections thanks to the Dimensity 800U SoC. (Image source: Realme/GSMArena - edited)

Realme Q2 and Q2 Pro with Dimensity 800U chips disrupt Redmi hegemony in AnTuTu price-performance charts as the Note 8 Pro finally tumbles out of the top three

The new Realme Q2 5G and Realme Q2 Pro 5G have made quite a splash in AnTuTu’s various price-performance charts, with the former even managing to push the Redmi Note 8 Pro out of the top three in the most-affordable smartphone tab...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Dec 2020 22:27

The Nokia 3.4 may become available on the Indian market soon

The Nokia 3.4 is a Snapdragon 460-powered device with a 6.39-inch HD+ display and a 4000mAh battery. Therefore, it might make a welcome addition to the Indian smartphone market. A new leak suggests that HMD Global will bring it th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Dec 2020 17:53

This may be what the Vivo X60 looks like. (Source: Weibo)

The Vivo X60 series pops up in a new leak

The OEM Vivo's next flagship series of smartphones are now thought to be called the X60, X60 Pro and X60 Pro+. At least some of them may be the devices that feature in a new certification by the Chinese regulator 3C. If so, they m...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Dec 2020 23:22

The Google Pixel XE remains unconfirmed. (Source: Google)

Google Pixel XE: A new Google device in the works or just a Redmi Note 9 Pro hoax?

Since yesterday, multiple reports have surfaced indicating that Google is set to release a new device called the Google Pixel XE. The provided pieces of evidence, however, look incredibly suspect and there's a chance the entire th...

Ricci Rox, 05 Dec 2020 08:58

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

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

This series' processor could be getting a new vehicle soon. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung will launch a new Galaxy F-series phone with the Note 10's processor: new leak

According to the leaker Ishan Agarwal, Samsung will launch a phone called the Galaxy F62, or SM-E62F, soon. The same model number has subsequently popped up on Geekbench 5. It indicates that this device is powered by the Exynos 98...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2020 20:50

AMD could be working on its own Apple M1 competitor prototype. (Image Source: Guru3D)

Rumor | AMD rumored to have a prototype Apple M1 competitor in the works

AMD may have an Apple M1 competitor in the works. Rumor is that there are two versions of this chip being developed, with and without integrated RAM. It is possible that AMD could be looking to revive its K12 Core design or improv...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Dec 2020 08:27

Samsung updates the Galaxy S20 FE and S9 series with December 2020 security patches

The Galaxy S9 is a 2018 flagship. Nevertheless, its maker Samsung has reportedly updated it with the latest Android security patch. The more recent premium mid-ranger the Galaxy S20 FE has joined it in this respect.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Dec 2020 22:59

Some Oukitel WP10 features. (Source: Oukitel)

The Oukitel WP10 is a rugged 5G 8000mAh battery phone with a December 2020 sale coming up

The Oukitel WP10 as a rugged phone with a massive 8000mAh battery. It is powered by the Dimensity 800 processor, which also makes it 5G. It launched at a price of US$670, but has a promotional event coming up that will bring that ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Dec 2020 21:18

The NanoPi R4S features dual Gigabit Ethernet. (Image source: FriendlyELEC)

FriendlyELEC releases the NanoPi R4S for US$45

The NanoPi R4S is now orderable from FriendlyELEC. The single-board computer starts at US$45 and comes with a Rockchip RK3399 chipset. The device is available with 1 GB or 4 GB of RAM and an optional CNC metal case.

Alex Alderson, 02 Dec 2020 19:49

Mobvoi unleashes the TicWatch Pro 3 Cellular/LTE on the European market

The TicWatch Pro 3 4G/LTE is a 2020 dual-display smartwatch with standalone cellular connectivity. It is now on sale in Europe, although it is only usable through 1 carrier in the UK, Spain and Germany thus far. It is available on...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2020 21:31

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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 will power flagship smartphones in 2021

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 launched with integrated X60 5G modem, better NPU, faster ISP, and more

Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 888 SoC is finally here. It comes with a new integrated 5G modem that supports both sub-6GHz and mmWave networks and an ISP that is up to 35% faster than its predecessor. The chipset is likely to mak...

Anil Satyanarayana, 01 Dec 2020 16:25

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

Raspberry Pi has launched a new Case Fan accessory for its popular SBC. (Image: Raspberry Pi)

Raspberry Pi launches official case fan accessory

Raspberry Pi has launched a case fan for its popular Raspberry Pi 4 single-board computer. The new fan kit works with the official Raspberry Pi case accessory and giving current and future owners an upgrade path should they choose...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 Dec 2020 10:06

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

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

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

Image via Apple and Microsoft (w/ edits).

Developer manages to run Windows ARM64 on M1 MacBook; performance destroys Surface Pro X

An intrepid developer has successfully virtualized Windows 10 on ARM on an Apple M1 device. Others have also replicated the project and posted Geekbench scores from the virtualized environment. These scores put Microsoft's Surface...

Sam Medley, 29 Nov 2020 04:46

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 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 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 Blackview BL6000 Pro 5G. (Source: Indiegogo)

Blackview attracts over 2500% of its crowdfunding goal for the rugged Dimensity 800-powered BL6000 Pro

The OEM Blackview decided to combine 5G connectivity with its popular line of rugged phones in the BL6000 Pro. And then it chose to launch this IP68/IP69K-rated device via Indiegogo. This strategy appears to have worked out very w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Nov 2020 19:08

The Snapdragon 875 and Snapdragon 775G will be found extensively in smartphones released next year. (Image source: Qualcomm)

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 reportedly scores 740,000 points in AnTuTu, with the Snapdragon 775G close to the performance of the Snapdragon 865

A new report from Digital Chat Station has offered a glimpse of the potential performance of two of Qualcomm's next-generation chipsets. Apparently, the Snapdragon 875 amassed a score of 740,000 points in AnTuTu v8, which would bl...

Alex Alderson, 27 Nov 2020 17:57

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

Nokia's new flagship TV. (Source: Nokia)

Nokia launches Android TVs in Europe through Streamview

Streamview is an Austrian-based retailer specializing in TVs and streaming boxes. Its latest launch is for new Nokia TVs for the European market. They have 32- to 75-inch screens, most of which are also 4K and support Dolby Vision...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Nov 2020 22:26

Boardcon has based the EMH6 on Allwinner's H6 chipset. (Image source: Allwinner)

Boardcon EMH6: Allwinner H6-based single-board computer announced with plenty of I/O

Boardcon has announced the EMH6, its new single-board computer. The Boardcon EMH6 is based on the Allwinner H6 chipset, 1 GB of LPDDR3 RAM and 8 GB of eMMC flash storage. The machine has loads of I/O too, although its OS support i...

Alex Alderson, 26 Nov 2020 16:25

Apple M1-powered Macs may get eGPU support in a future update. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple M1-powered Macs can detect eGPUs and 144 Hz displays, but hardware acceleration may only be possbile with a future macOS 11 update

There is a possibility of Apple enabling eGPU support via Thunderbolt 3 in M1-powered Macs with a future update to macOS 11. At the moment, eGPUs seem to be recognized by macOS 11 Big Sur, but they don't seem to provide any hardwa...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Nov 2020 07:35