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The POCO X3 NFC supports Google Pay, hence its name. (Image source: Xiaomi)

POCO X3 NFC smartphone is a certifiable hit as more than 100,000 units are sold in just three days of its first sale

POCO and Xiaomi have announced some impressive figures for the first sale of the new POCO X3 NFC smartphone. The device, which has prices starting from £199/€229 (US$255/$271), has been snapped up at speed by fans, with 1,000 POCO...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Sep 2020 11:53

BOE is a proponent of flexible AMOLED tech. (Source: BOE)

BOE reports that its 5mm flexible display tech is now in mass production

Display panels that can fold and unfold regularly without damage will probably play a growing role in the electronics of the future. BOE is one company involved in their development and production. Its latest milestone in this end...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2020 23:54

The Redmi Note 10 could be more powerful than the Redmi Note 9 Pro. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 10: New information indicates a 120 Hz display and better performance than the Redmi Note 9 Pro

The Redmi Note 10 will be launched before the end of the year and more details of the upcoming mid-range phone have now surfaced. Supposedly, the Redmi Note 10 will sport a 120 Hz display, along with a 48 MP camera, and two powerf...

Ricci Rox, 11 Sep 2020 23:06

Huawei claims its new FreeBuds Pro and FreeLaces Pro have "industry-leading" noise-cancellation

Huawei has also launched its latest hearables at its ongoing Developer Conference. The FreeBuds Pro have the AirPod form-factor; however, it is also claimed that they have "intelligent dynamic noise cancellation" and active noise ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2020 20:45

The Watch Fit will be out worldwide soon. (Source: Huawei)

The Huawei Watch Fit sees an international launch with pricing and availability info

Huawei has introduced the Watch Fit, its first smartwatch with a rounded rectangular fact, to more markets at its Developer Conference (HDC 2020). It has many features in common with the equally new Watch GT 2 Pro, but is much mor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2020 19:53

Huawei's Watch GT 2 Pro has a premium build and "pro-grade" health-tracking features

Huawei has launched its new range of wearables at this OEM's own Developer Conference (HDC 2020). Its flagship is unarguably the Watch GT 2 Pro, which has titanium and ceramic in its casing, as well as a "sapphire" display crystal...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2020 19:18

The Mi 10T series will feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 chipset. (Image source: Amazon Spain via @Sudhanshu1414)

Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro: Early retailer listings confirm Snapdragon 865 flagship performance, high-resolution cameras and a 144 Hz AMOLED screen at reasonable prices

The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro have appeared on Amazon Spain, and they are surprisingly cheap considering their specifications. Both smartphones feature the Snapdragon 865, five cameras and a near bezel-less display. However, the Mi 10...

Alex Alderson, 11 Sep 2020 18:27

The Mi 10T Pro. (Source: Digital Chat Station)

New Mi 10T Pro renders reveal the design of Xiaomi's next premium smartphone and the possible lack of a headphone jack

Xiaomi will release the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro later this month and renders of the more expensive sibling have now been revealed. Notable takeaways include a flat display, a 108 MP camera as rumored, and what appears to be the lack...

Ricci Rox, 11 Sep 2020 14:07

Fan-made concept renders of a potential Xiaomi Mi 11 have already turned up online. (Image source: new.qq/Tencent)

Xiaomi Mi 11 smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 and under-display camera could be released in early 2021

A potential Xiaomi Mi 11 could be released in the first few months of 2021 according to a noted tipster. The premium Xiaomi smartphone, which could end up being the expected Mi 11 and feature an under-display camera, will join an ...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Sep 2020 10:39

This display's next generations may have a supply issue. (Source: Huawei)

Samsung and LG confirm they will no longer ship display panels to Huawei

Earlier, the prominent chipset manufacturer TSMC announced that it would comply with US trade regulations preventing it from doing business with the OEM Huawei from mid-September 2020 onward. Similarly, LG and Samsung have stated ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2020 01:37

The Huawei MateBook X and MateBook 14 launched last month in China. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei MateBook X and MateBook 14 come to Europe with 3:2 displays and compact designs

Huawei is bringing the MateBook X and Renoir-powered MateBook 14 to Europe. The two machines will arrive in October for €1,499 and €849, respectively. However, the MateBook 14 will be the more powerful of the two with up to a Ryze...

Alex Alderson, 10 Sep 2020 23:14

EMUI 11 beta is currently available to download on 10 devices. (Image source: Huawei)

EMUI 11 launched as Huawei opens its beta program to 10 devices

Huawei has launched EMUI 11, its latest in-house OS. EMUI 11 is currently based on Android 10, but features numerous changes from EMUI 10 and EMUI 10.1. Huawei has opened its beta program to ten devices too, albeit only those in C...

Alex Alderson, 10 Sep 2020 17:22

OnePlus Watch reportedly in the works; will allegedly come with a round screen

A Twitter leak suggests that OnePlus is working on a smartwatch. Earlier reports suggested that it would sport the Oppo Watch's square aesthetic, but the OnePlus Watch will allegedly have a round screen. OnePlus will likely unveil...

Anil Satyanarayana, 10 Sep 2020 16:16

Huawei will start shipping smartphones with its in-house HarmonyOS in 2021. (Image: Huawei)

Huawei to drop Android, will start shipping smartphones with its HarmonyOS from 2021

Huawei will drop the AOSP version of Android it is currently shipping on its smartphones in 2021. In its place, the embattled Chinese tech giant will start shipping its smartphones with its home grown HarmonyOS, according to execu...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 Sep 2020 13:17

Xiaomi has now finished the second round of its MIUI 12 rollout. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi announces the end of MIUI 12 Round 2 as the start of Round 3 seems likely

The second round of the MIUI 12 release schedule has been completed, Xiaomi has confirmed on Weibo. The second batch of OS upgrades has been completed ahead of schedule, but Xiaomi has not finished the rollout of MIUI 12 yet. Olde...

Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2020 22:19

The Motorola Razr 2020 5G. (Source: WinFuture)

Update: Launched, leaks confirmed | The Motorola Razr 2020 5G has a full specs leak and an unboxing ahead of its official launch

Motorola is scheduled to launch its refreshed Razr 2020 later today (September 9, 2020). However, it is already out there in the form of YouTube hands-on and first impressions by prominent tech influencers. Furthermore, Roland Qua...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Sep 2020 22:18

The Poco M2 will sell via Flipkart starting September 15, 2020

Poco has launched a non-Pro variant for the M2 series in India, as indicated earlier. The phone is a rebrand of the Redmi 9/9 Prime, albeit with slightly different styling. This means it is powered by the Helio G80 SoC, has 6GB of...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Sep 2020 21:10

Xiaomi's Android 11 rollout will begin with the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi kicks off Android 11 rollout with updates to the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro

Xiaomi has now kickstarted the Android 11 rollout for its lineup, starting with its current flagship phones, the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. Android 11 builds are now being rolled out to owners of the global Mi 10 model. There are some c...

Ricci Rox, 09 Sep 2020 20:49

The Mate 8 continues to receive software updates almost five years after its release. (Image source: Huawei)

The Huawei Mate 8 receives a new update, almost five years after being released

The Huawei Mate 8 is still receiving software updates, nearly five years after its release in November 2015. The latest update brings the July 2020 set of security patches and a battery abnormality detection feature. The update is...

Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2020 14:28

Xiaomi patent with a "rabbit ears" camera solution. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi smartphone with dual front-facing and rear-facing pop-up camera system could be in the pipeline

Another innovative Xiaomi smartphone patent has seen the light of day, with the device in the patent drawings featuring an interesting solution for both the front and rear cameras. Xiaomi has integrated a dual pop-up camera system...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Sep 2020 09:17

The Realme 7i will sit below the Realme 7 in the pecking order. (Source: Realme)

Revealed Realme 7i details allude to the launch of a proper Redmi 9 rival

After releasing the Realme 7 and Realme X7, Realme is set to launch a cheaper device that will go against Xiaomi's Redmi 9 in an attempt to win some market share in that high-volume market segment. Details of the Realme 7i have no...

Ricci Rox, 09 Sep 2020 08:40

The SMAWATCH M7C comes in two colours. (Image source: SMAWATCH)

M7C: A budget smartwatch with a touchscreen display, GPS and a heart rate monitor

The M7C smartwatch by SMAWATCH includes a GPS module, a touchscreen display, a heart rate monitor and a host of workout modes for US$30. The SMAWATCH M7C is available from AliExpress.

Alex Alderson, 08 Sep 2020 20:53

Huawei will debut EMUI 11 on September 10 at HDC 2020. (Image source: Huawei)

First EMUI 11 teasers point towards greater connectivity and usability for Huawei's next OS

Huawei has started teasing EMUI 11, with the company focusing on greater connectivity and usability for its next in-house OS. EMUI 11 will be unveiled on September 10 at HDC 2020 alongside HarmonyOS 2.0 and potentially some new ha...

Alex Alderson, 08 Sep 2020 16:50

The new Redmi SonicBass Wireless Earphones. (Source: Redmi)

Redmi launches its SonicBass Wireless Earphones in Nepal

The new Redmi SonicBass Wireless Earphones are accessories of the 'neckbud' variety alluded to in a leak earlier in 2020. Now, the brand has finally launched them in their first market, Nepal. They will cost the equivalent of abou...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Sep 2020 15:59

Xiaomi has already been promoting the benefits of transparency with its Mi TV Lux. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumor | Xiaomi Mi Display monitor with 27-inch transparent OLED from Samsung supposedly in the works

A report out of China has claimed that Xiaomi is planning on adding more transparent products to its range, with a 27-inch Mi Display monitor that utilizes an OLED panel from Samsung possibly being the next device in line. The Chi...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Sep 2020 13:16

SMIC may now end up on the US blacklist. (Source: SMIC)

The US administration considers putting the foundry SMIC on its Entity List

The Semiconductor Manufacturing Internal Corporation (SMIC) is in the same business as TSMC, if not quite at the same level of complexity or noteriety. The US administration has reportedly threatened it with a blacklisting along t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Sep 2020 01:15

Realme's Buds have cut a swathe through the TWS market. (Source: Realme)

Realme will launch its first pair of ANC TWS earbuds in India: new leak

Realme has made a successful foray into the true-wireless (TWS) earbud market recently. Then again, none of its products have have the sought-after spec of active noise cancelling (ANC). A new leak suggests it is coming in a new s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Sep 2020 00:37

The OnePlus 8T will allegedly not come with a Pro variant

Leak suggests that OnePlus will not release the OnePlus 8T Pro this year

A renowned Twitter leaker suggests that OnePlus has no plans to release a Pro version of the OnePlus 8T. The information falls in line with an earlier leak that tells us about some of the phone's specifications. OnePlus will likel...

Anil Satyanarayana, 07 Sep 2020 18:17

Poco X3 NFC launched: Snapdragon 732G, 120 Hz display, and a 5160 mAh battery for just €229

Poco has now launched its latest mid-range, the Poco X3 NFC. The Poco X3 NFC has its sights aimed right at the OnePlus Nord and delivers on the hardware with a 120 Hz display, Snapdragon 732G, quad-rear camera setup, and massive 5...

Ricci Rox, 07 Sep 2020 15:38

Xiaomi has unveiled two new affordable smart TVs

Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition: Xiaomi's newest affordable smart TV is available in 43-inch and 32-inch variants

Xiaomi has released two new 32-inch and 43-inch smart TVs as a part of its Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition series in India. Both TVs run Xiaomi's Patchwall UI out of the box and come with several pre-loaded applications. Prices start at ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 07 Sep 2020 11:41

UGREEN USB C 2.5'' hard drive enclosure and USB cable (Source: Own)

UGREEN USB C 2.5" hard drive enclosure - An affordable solution for keeping alive the HDD/SSD of dead laptops

Thanks to the UGREEN USB C 2.5" hard drive enclosure, turning old HDDs and SSDs into external storage solutions is very easy to do, not to mention affordable. At less than US$25, this accessory supports drives up to 6 TB in size a...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Sep 2020 18:05

Realme is very proud of its new achievement. (Source: Twitter)

Realme is the #1 TWS audio brand in India following its second recorded quarter in this market

Realme rose to be a top 5 hearable (or audio wearables with a smart component) brand in research on the Indian sector of this market during the first quarter of 2020 (1Q2020). Now, a new Counterpoint Research report on the same sp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Sep 2020 16:02

The Mi Mix 3 5G finally receives MIUI 12. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 update arrives for the Mi Mix 3 5G ahead of schedule

The Mi Mix 3 5G was stuck on MIUI 10 for ages but has now risen from the ashes in spectacular style, with Xiaomi finally sending out the MIUI 12 update to owners of the phone in Europe. The update does not bring Android 10, howeve...

Ricci Rox, 06 Sep 2020 12:47

The Vivo smartphone uses electricity to change color. (Image source: Vivo/YouTube - edited)

Vivo solves the problem of which color to choose for your next smartphone thanks to smart glass

Vivo has been showing off an interesting new prototype smartphone that can offer users different-colored back panels thanks to the utilization of electrochromic technology. The rear of the Vivo smartphone, which looks like a modif...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Sep 2020 12:19

Leaked renders of the Redmi Note 10. (Source: Mukul Sharma)

Details of the Redmi Note 10 surface: Same camera as the Redmi Note 9?

The Redmi Note 10 draws closer to launch. More details of the upcoming Xiaomi mid-range phone has now been revealed, with a notable takeaway being the presence of a 48 MP camera, same as on the Redmi Note 9 and the Redmi Note 8 be...

Ricci Rox, 06 Sep 2020 10:01

The already impressive Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra is heading for an under-display camera upgrade. (Current model image source: Xiaomi)

Updated | Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra with third-generation under-display camera could be launched sooner than expected

A Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra smartphone with an under-display camera has seemingly been leaked in a comparison video. Xiaomi has already revealed the technology in a recent promotional clip; however, it has now been speculated that the un...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Sep 2020 07:51

Is this the end of Kirin? Maybe. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei's 5nm Kirin launch is delayed as it seeks to get all its orders out of TSMC before an important deadline

Huawei's mobile platforms have been notable by their absence from IFA 2020. It transpires that the OEM has decided to delay the launch of its Kirin 1000 platform (which is to be the first of its series to be based on a 5 nanometer...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Sep 2020 00:06

Fail | Chuwi GemiBook design flaw shows us what happens when ports are positioned too closely together

This is how not to design a laptop. If using one port blocks access to an adjacent port, then you know your engineers screwed up somewhere along the process.

Allen Ngo, 05 Sep 2020 06:54

TCL unveils its AiPQ Engine Gen 2. (Source: TCL)

IFA 2020 | TCL claims its latest AI-powered AV processor will unleash the true potential of its QLED and mini-LED panels

TCL has launched its second-gen AiPQ Engine at IFA 2020. It is a platform rated to enhance this OEM's big-screen TVs, particularly those made with mini-LED or quantum-dot LED (QLED). The Engine allows for "real-time audiovisual op...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Sep 2020 23:52

TCL's NXTPAPER is touted as a revolution in paper-style panels. (Source: TCL)

IFA 2020 | TCL launches NXTPAPER, a new rival to e-ink rated for improved color, contrast and eye-safety

TCL has unveiled its latest form of display technology as part of its IFA Special Edition 2020 presentation. NXTPAPER is an alternative to e-ink that, as its maker claims, "repurposes natural light" to prevent eye-strain while sti...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Sep 2020 18:11

The Watch GT 2 Pro will support Qi wireless charging. (Image source: Roland Quandt & WinFuture)

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro: Stylish and classy smartwatch leaks ahead of mid-September anticipated launch

Marketing renders of the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro have been leaked ahead of its likely launch later this month. The Watch GT 2 Pro is somewhat of an iterative update over last year's Watch GT 2 with a more refined design and the adop...

Alex Alderson, 04 Sep 2020 13:37

The iQOO 3 and Meizu 17 Pro have been lauded for their price-performance qualities. (Image source: iQOO/Meizu - edited)

The iQOO 3 and Meizu 17 Pro replace the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro as AnTuTu's August price-performance hotshots

AnTuTu has been busy compiling its August price-performance charts for Android phones, and there are new leaders in two out of the five tables. The iQOO 3 and Meizu 17 Pro have scored highly enough to remove the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Sep 2020 12:37

The Honor Watch GS Pro will be available in three colours. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Watch GS Pro launched: A rugged smartwatch with a heart rate monitor, GPS and a SpO2 sensor

Honor has released its first rugged smartwatch, the Watch GS Pro. With an AMOLED screen, over 100 workout modes and GPS, the €249.99/£249.99 smartwatch should be suited for most eventualities. The Honor Watch GS Pro will be availa...

Alex Alderson, 04 Sep 2020 12:04

The Honor Watch ES features a 1.64-inch screen. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Watch ES launches for £99.99/€99.99 with a large touchscreen and an abundance of sensors

Honor's answer to the Huawei Watch Fit has arrived. Called the Honor Watch ES, the device features an elongated AMOLED screen, an optical heart rate sensor, a SpO2 sensor and a 6-axis IMU sensor. The Honor Watch ES retails for £99...

Alex Alderson, 04 Sep 2020 12:02

Gaming on the Redmi Max 98 offers a whole new level of immersive experiences. (Image source: Xiaomi)

98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max goes on flash sale once again for 19,999 yuan (US$2,924) but still no sign of Xiaomi bringing it to international markets

Xiaomi has announced that the 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max will soon be available in yet another flash sale for the immensely popular big television. However, it seems yet again that it will be buyers in China that will be getting g...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Sep 2020 11:21

The OnePlus 8T will come with a 120Hz screen

OnePlus 8T camera and display specifications leaked ahead of launch

A company spokesperson has revealed some critical OnePlus 8T specs. It will be the first non-Pro variant to come with a 6.5-inch AMOLED panel clocked at 120Hz. The phone will also ship with a 48MP quad-camera setup. We can expect ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 04 Sep 2020 10:00

MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 9 Pro is finally around the corner

The Redmi Note 9 Pro remains on MIUI 11 but not for much longer. An official source at Xiaomi Indonesia has finally cleared the air on when the MIUI 12 update will arrive for Xiaomi's current Pro mid-range phone. Variants like the...

Ricci Rox, 04 Sep 2020 08:45

The Poco X3 will arrive on September 7. (Image source: YouTube via Slashleaks)

Poco X3 Premium Version listed as hands-on images of the first real Poco since the Pocophone F1 leak

The Poco X3 will be unveiled on September 7, but the device has already been leaked online courtesy of a hands-on video. A Poco X3 Premium Version also appears to be on the cards.

Alex Alderson, 03 Sep 2020 18:23

Overheating issues may be the cause of the MIUI 12 delay for the Pocophone F1. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 rollout for the Pocophone F1 may be delayed because of overheating issues

MIUI 12 is still yet to arrive for the Pocophone F1, months after Xiaomi started rolling out the OS upgrade to numerous devices. Apparently, the reason for the delay centres on overheating issues, which occur even during simple ta...

Alex Alderson, 03 Sep 2020 15:13

The iPhone 11 and Redmi Note 8 Pro have been shipped in their millions. (Image source: Apple/Xiaomi - edited)

Massive Redmi 8, Note 8, and Note 8 Pro global sales send Xiaomi into the smartphone stratosphere but Apple reigns supreme with the iPhone 11

A market analyst report concerning the best-selling smartphones of the first half of 2020 has placed the Apple iPhone 11 in top position with remarkable sales of 37.7 million units. The six months have also been kind to Xiaomi, wi...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Sep 2020 12:15