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The Mate X2 will apparently feature an inwards folding design and a second screen. (Image source: TechConfigurations)

Leaker claims that Huawei has adopted the design of its rival for its next foldable smartphone

The Mate X and Mate Xs may stand out from the crowd, but rumour has it that Huawei has scrapped their outwards folding design for this year's model. Instead, the Mate X2 will feature an inwards folding display like Samsung's Galax...

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2020 20:28

The Xiaomi Ninebot GoKart Pro Lamborghini Edition is now available for pre-order. (Image source: Xiaomi/Weibo)

Xiaomi's Ninebot GoKart Pro Lamborghini Edition can zip along at 40 km/h (25 mph) and costs 9,999 yuan (US$1,440)

Xiaomi has just revealed the new Ninebot GoKart Pro Lamborghini Edition with yellow coloring, rear spoiler, and custom tires. The Lamborghini Edition of the Ninebot GoKart Pro can manage a top speed of 40 km/h (~25 mph), comes wit...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Aug 2020 19:59

The Redmi K30 Ultra redefines value for money with a MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ and 120 Hz AMOLED display for just US$290

Xiaomi has now launched its newest value champion. The Redmi K30 Ultra offers an excellent display, performance, and all-round impressive specifications and features at an unbeatable price point of under US$300 in China.

Ricci Rox, 11 Aug 2020 18:33

The update strategy for the Redmi Note 7 Pro is rather confusing, currently. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi rolls out Android 10 to the Redmi Note 7 Pro in India as Mi Note 10 and Redmi Note 8 Pro receive new MIUI 12 upgrades

Xiaomi has started issuing the Android 10 update to some Redmi Note 7 Pro handsets in India. The update is based on MIUI 11 rather than MIUI 12 and contains the July security patch. The rollout of MIUI 12 has been expanded for the...

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2020 18:05

TCL introduces its 2020 5- and 6-series Roku TVs as 4K HDR QLEDs that start at US$400

TCL has announced the latest generations of its 5- and 6-series TVs. The former has upgraded to QLED in 2020, whereas the latter now has high-end, high-density mini-LED backlighting. Both new lines have 4K resolutions and have up ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2020 17:43

Xiaomi launches the Mi 10 Ultra: 120 Hz OLED, much improved cameras, and faster charging starting at US$760

Xiaomi has now launched the new Mi 10 Ultra. The phone offers several improvements over the Mi 10 Pro, especially in the departments of display, cameras, charging speeds. In typical Xiaomi fashion, however, it's reasonably priced,...

Ricci Rox, 11 Aug 2020 15:49

Only Mi Pilot testers have been invited to try MIUI 12 on the Pocophone F1 for the time being. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Pocophone F1 gets its first taste of MIUI 12 on the Mi Pilot program

The Pocophone F1 has started receiving MIUI 12, albeit on the Mi Pilot program. The update is available to the global version of the device and is rolling out in batches. According to Xiaomi, the global stable MIUI 12 update for t...

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2020 14:23

The Xiaomi Mi A3 receives a new update

Xiaomi has now started sending out the August security patch to its Android One phones, starting with the Mi A3. The update is seeding to global models of the device and weighs just 33 MB while promising to offer bug fixes.

Ricci Rox, 11 Aug 2020 12:07

The "Mi 10 Ultra" is unboxed. (Source: Weibo via YouTube)

A full unboxing of the Mi 10 Ultra has leaked online mere hours ahead of its launch

Xiaomi's hotly-anticipated 10th-anniversary edition of the Mi 10 - or Mi 10 Ultra, according to the latest rumors - is expected to drop today (August 11, 2020). A down-to-the-wire leak purports to unbox this phone on camera before...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2020 11:34

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 features a Snapdragon 835 processor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 could start arriving on third-batch Xiaomi smartphones like the Redmi Note 8 and Mi Mix 2 in October

The MIUI 12 stable rollout for Xiaomi devices in China included in the third batch or phase of the company’s update roadmap could begin by October depending on how the second-batch rollout progresses. Smartphones that are part of ...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Aug 2020 23:46

The Huawei Watch FIT will be available in four colours at a price of €119. (Image source: @Sudhanshu1414)

Huawei Watch Fit leaked: An elongated AMOLED panel, GPS, a heart rate sensor and 10 days of battery life for €119

A leak has revealed Huawei's plans to release a smartwatch called the Watch Fit. Branded as the HUAWEI Watch FIT, the device will feature a 1.64-inch AMOLED panel, a host of sensors and 5 ATM water resistance. The Watch Fit will r...

Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2020 20:32

The Redmi Note 8 Pro costs just 1,099 yuan (US$158) in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Updated | Redmi Note 8 Pro Special Edition smartphone to be released with a fresh coat of paint for the global market

Xiaomi has officially announced that a Redmi Note 8 Pro Special Edition smartphone is coming, no doubt to coincide with the Chinese company’s impending anniversary celebrations. Fans of the company have been asked to guess what co...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Aug 2020 20:17

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra smartphone will be released as part of the company's 10th anniversary celebrations. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Latest alleged Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra smartphone price leak could indicate a price of around 1,200 Euros (US$1,410) if released outside of China

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra flagship smartphone will soon be officially unveiled and yet another price leak concerning the high-end device has turned up online. A third-party retailer apparently has the Mi 10 Ultra prepared for sale at...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Aug 2020 19:26

Hisense teams up with PSG. (Source: Hisense)

Hisense announces that it is now a sponsor of Paris St-Germain

Hisense has revealed that it is to become known as a partner to Paris St-Germain worldwide. This means its brand will become officially associated with the famous French soccer club, and that its products will be marketed during r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Aug 2020 18:52

All future Huawei devices will run HarmonyOS

Huawei plans on running HarmonyOS on all of its devices soon

Huawei is planning to run its in-house HarmonyOS all of its future devices. A company executive confirmed that a smartwatch running the software is due to be released later this year. HarmonyOS will eventually make its way to Huaw...

Anil Satyanarayana, 10 Aug 2020 16:41

The Mi 10 Ultra will debut alongside the Redmi K30 Ultra tomorrow. (Image source: Xiaomi via @Sudhanshu1414)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra hits Geekbench with a Snapdragon 865 Plus and 8 GB of RAM as official case designs leak and a questionable hands-on image surfaces

The Mi 10 Ultra has appeared on Geekbench before its release tomorrow. The device has been benchmarked with a Snapdragon 865 Plus and 8 GB of RAM, but Xiaomi is thought to equip the device with 12 GB and 16 GB of RAM too. Images o...

Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2020 15:17

The Mi Mix 3 5G gets its first update in six months. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G finally receives a new update

The Mi Mix 3 5G is finally receiving a new update after months out in the cold. The new OTA brings the update with build designation "MIUI V10.3.26.0.PEMEUVF", which denotes that it's for the Vodafone EU models. This update is the...

Ricci Rox, 10 Aug 2020 15:15

July update arrives for the Mi A2 Lite, bug fixes supposedly in tow

Amidst rumors of the cancellation of Xiaomi's Android One Mi A-series, the company is still judiciously supporting its current Android One lineup. The Mi A2 Lite has now received the July update, with the 180 MB download promising...

Ricci Rox, 10 Aug 2020 13:44

The Pocophone F1 may not receive MIUI 12 until September. (Image source: Trusted Reviews)

Stable MIUI 12 arriving this week for the Mi 8 Pro as Xiaomi pulls bug-ridden update for the Poco X2 and hints at a September release for the Pocophone F1

The Mi 8 Pro is set to receive its inaugural MIUI 12 update this week, according to Xiaomi. The company has pulled back MIUI 12 for the Poco X2 because of bugs though and has suggested that the Pocophone F1 may not receive its lat...

Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2020 13:14

The Door and Window Sensor 2 augments security and automatically enables or disables lighting (Image source: ITHome)

Xiaomi launches US$7 Door and Window Sensor 2 to make your smart home slightly smarter

Xiaomi recently announced its smart Door and Window Sensor 2 for the Chinese market. The US$7 smart sensor carries forward the tech giant’s kitchen sink approach to tech releases, from premium TV and midrange phones all the way do...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 10 Aug 2020 08:22

This SoC may never know a successor. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei's chipset production lines are to close in September 2020

Huawei has lost access to new mobile processors as normal, thanks to the mandatory end of partnerships with crucial suppliers such as TSMC. Now, the CEO of its consumer-facing unit, Yu Chendong, has acknowledged that the company w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Aug 2020 23:59

Even if this was to be the Mi Mix 2020, it's not anymore. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

No new Mi Mix in 2020 after all: Xiaomi CEO

The Mi Mix series is a line of premium devices marked by experimental features in the works at the smartphone OEM Xiaomi. For example, its Alpha variant has a stand-out wrap-around display. However, the company's CEO, Lei Jun, has...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Aug 2020 23:13

The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite may come to India as the Mi 10i. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Potential Xiaomi Mi 10i smartphone will delight fans of the Chinese OEM in India yearning for a Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite

A Xiaomi Mi 10i device has been spotted in MIUI 12 code that could indicate a new release is on the cards for the Indian market. It’s possible that the mystery Mi 10i smartphone will actually end up being a rebranded Xiaomi Mi Not...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Aug 2020 22:10

Redmi recently released the RedmiBook 13 from 4,199 yuan (US$603). (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi rumored to be working on RedmiBook gaming laptop with high power Comet Lake mobile processor

There is a rumor that Redmi is developing a new laptop that could be offered as a RedmiBook gaming laptop due to the standard of the Comet Lake processor apparently chosen for it. It has been stated that an as-of-yet unreleased In...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Aug 2020 18:50

The leaked "Huawei Enjoy 20 Plus" with its case. (Source: Alibaba)

The Huawei Enjoy 20 Plus may come with a pop-up selfie camera and the Kirin 820 SoC

New case leaks may reveal how a pair of Huawei phones called the Enjoy 20 and 20 Plus may look ahead of their launch. They may both have triple rear cameras, housed in a square module for the former and a round one for the latter....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Aug 2020 15:14

The Realme C3 in its new shade. (Source: Realme)

Realme India offers new color options in some of its popular phones

Realme has updated some of its phones' sales listings in India with new color options. The devices in question are far from the OEM's newest offerings: therefore, this change may reflect how well they are selling, or need to sell ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Aug 2020 14:22

The 65-inch Mi TV Master Series. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi tipped to launch a new OLED TV following the release of the 65-inch Mi TV Master Series

Xiaomi released the 65-inch Mi TV Master Series last month and is set to follow it with yet another premium OLED TV. Not much has been revealed so far but word on the grapevine implies a much larger TV, with an accompanying premiu...

Ricci Rox, 09 Aug 2020 08:44

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has a 93.4% screen-to-body ratio. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 stable update rollout begins for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S and Mi Mix 3

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S and Mi Mix 3 users in China have been reporting receiving a stable update for MIUI 12 on their smartphones. This indicates that the global, European, and Indian releases of the MIUI 12 stable update ROM for these ...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Aug 2020 21:40

The Poco X2 finally gets the stable MIUI 12 update in India

After weeks of waiting, the stable MIUI 12 update is finally seeding to the Poco X2 in India. The Redmi K30-based phone is getting the OTA with build number "MIUI 12.0.1.0 QGHINXM" and an 813 MB file size.

Ricci Rox, 08 Aug 2020 21:17

The Mi 10 Ultra may give the Note 20 Ultra a run for its money with its rumoured specifications. (Image source: CoolAPK via @Sudhanshu1414)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra: Leaks confirm the design and heady specifications of August 11-bound flagship as questionable prices imply a 2.5x price gap to the Redmi K30 Ultra

The Mi 10 Ultra is shaping up to be quite the flagship smartphone. According to leaked specifications, Xiaomi will equip the device with a Snapdragon 865+ chipset, along with up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. The Mi 10 Ult...

Alex Alderson, 08 Aug 2020 20:51

The Amazfit Ares smartwatch costs 499 yuan (US$72). (Image source: Amazfit)

Leaked Huami Amazfit Neo smartwatch image shows similar design language to Amazfit Ares

An apparent image of the upcoming Huami Amazfit Neo smartwatch has been leaked, revealing a design language that is not entirely dissimilar to that of the rugged Amazfit Ares smartwatch. No specifications for the Amazfit Neo have ...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Aug 2020 19:17

Massive Reddit hack litters site with bizarre pro-Trump content

Reddit, one of the most popular social media sites on the Internet, suffered a major breach. The hackers, whose identities and affiliations are currently unknown, used hacked moderator accounts to post strangely worded pro-Trump m...

Sam Medley, 08 Aug 2020 06:33

Sequels of the Amazfit GTR and GTS appear to be in the works. (Image source: Huami)

Huami apparently has second-generation Amazfit smartwatches and a mysterious new product in the works

Code relating to second-generation Amazfit smartwatches from Huami has been discovered along with a small detail about a potentially new product. Codenames for the devices were found in code for the Zepp 4.8.9 app and appear to re...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Aug 2020 20:03

Xiaomi has now commenced MIUI 12 upgrades for 48 devices. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 updates: List of devices that have received Xiaomi's latest OS grows to 48

The number of devices that have started receiving MIUI 12 has grown to 48. A detailed list outlines which devices have been upgraded to Xiaomi's latest OS, and on which branches of MIUI too.

Alex Alderson, 07 Aug 2020 19:16

The Redmi Note 7 Pro has started receiving MIUI 12 in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 update arrives for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro as rollout for the Pocophone F1 is delayed again

The stable MIUI 12 update has started being issued to the Redmi Note 7 Pro outside of India. It is bad news for the Pocophone F1 though, as Xiaomi has delayed its planned OS upgrade once again.

Alex Alderson, 07 Aug 2020 18:35

The Redmi K30 Ultra will arrive on August 11. (Image source: DigitalChatStation)

Xiaomi confirms August 11 launch date for the Redmi K30 Ultra; MediaTek Dimensity 1000+, up to 12 GB of RAM and a 120 Hz display all tipped for upcoming flagship

The Redmi K30 Ultra will be arriving a few days earlier than expected. Instead of its rumoured August 14 launch date, the Redmi K30 Ultra will be unveiled alongside the Mi 10 Ultra on August 11. The device, also called the Redmi K...

Alex Alderson, 07 Aug 2020 14:33

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra tipped for greatness ahead of launch

Xiaomi is set to launch the Mi 10 Pro+ on August 11. The phone has now also been referred to as the Mi 10 Ultra, and is tipped to "shock the world". As expected, this should see it take on the new Galaxy Note 20 Ultra while being ...

Ricci Rox, 07 Aug 2020 12:37

A top contender for the X3 Pro name. (Source: TENAA)

More leaks may or may not point to the imminent launch of the Realme X3 Pro

The Realme X3 Pro is a phone that has been shrouded in mystery, not to mention uncertainty as to whether a device of this name will even see a launch event this year. Some leaks have thrown up more new model numbers associated wit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Aug 2020 23:59

Redmi smartphones from the K30 range do well in the price-performance charts. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi is the clear cost-effective champion as 11 Redmi smartphones appear in the latest price-performance charts from AnTuTu

Redmi has shown itself to be the clear champion of AnTuTu’s latest price-performance charts. Not only does the Xiaomi subsidiary top three of the charts, but it also has a total of 11 devices appearing in the five tables. Only the...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Aug 2020 23:08

The Redmi 6 Pro is one of the latest devices to be upgraded to MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro gets MIUI 12; Mi 10 joins the upgrade brigade in Russia

The Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro has picked up the MIUI 12 upgrade. The device remains on Android 9.0 Pie for some reason, though. Additionally, Xiaomi has started upgrading the Mi 10 to its latest OS in Russia.

Alex Alderson, 06 Aug 2020 20:35

The XCY X51 features a quad-core processor and 8 GB of RAM. (Image source: XCY)

XCY X51: A mini-PC that is shipping for under US$179

The XCY X51 is a mini-PC and an incredibly small one at that. Based on the Intel Celeron N4100, the X51 features 8 GB of RAM, a 128 GB M.2 2242 SSD and a host of ports. The 62 x 62 x 42 mm device weighs 121 g and can be purchased ...

Alex Alderson, 06 Aug 2020 20:30

The Ovisen S201 is more than just a smartwatch. (Image source: Gearbest)

Ovisen S201: A stylish smartwatch that packs a pair of wireless earbuds

The Ovisen S201 is reminiscent of many cheap smartwatches, but it has a trick up its sleeve. Unusually, Ovisen has integrated a pair of wireless earbuds that charge from within the body of the smartwatch.

Alex Alderson, 06 Aug 2020 19:12

MIUI 12 offers enhanced weather reports for Xiaomi and Redmi devices. (Image source: MIUI/Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 stable update rollout for second-batch Xiaomi smartphones like the Mi 9 SE and Redmi Note 8 Pro should be completed by the end of September

Xiaomi has announced that the rollout of the China ROM of the MIUI 12 stable update should be completed by the end of September for second-batch smartphones, including the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE, Mi 8, Redmi Note 8 Pro, and Redmi Note 7. ...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Aug 2020 02:49

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 or Mi Mix 2020 could have a similar wraparound display to the Mi Mix Alpha. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 may have just been revealed in Wingtech patent of trailblazing smartphone with wraparound display

A patent filed by Wingtech has revealed a smartphone that could possibly end up being the long-rumored Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 or Mi Mix 2020. The images in the filing show a device with a wraparound display while the main camera issue ha...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Aug 2020 23:32

This new mid-range phone will likely slot in behind the OnePlus Nord.

OnePlus Clover: Mysterious OnePlus mid-range phone makes a benchmark appearance

The OnePlus Nord was released a short while ago and it appears OnePlus has another mid-range smartphone in the pipes. A Snapdragon 690-powered OnePlus phone was spotted a few weeks ago, and a different such offering from the compa...

Ricci Rox, 05 Aug 2020 23:08

Stable MIUI 12 update graces the Redmi Note 9 in Europe

After sending out the global beta stable MIUI 12 update to the Redmi Note 9 last week, Xiaomi has now blessed the European model of the phone with a similar update. The update bears the build number "MIUI 12.0.1.0 QJOEUXM" and is ...

Ricci Rox, 05 Aug 2020 14:09

GMK NucBox to rip on the Intel NUC and challenge the Chuwi Larkbox as the world's smallest 4K mini PC (Source: GMK)

GMK NucBox mini PC to rip on the Intel NUC, come with a Celeron J4125 and challenge the Chuwi Larkbox

The NucBox will be one of the smallest 4K-cable mini PCs you can find when it hopefully launches later this year. Specs-wise, it's looking to be an upgrade from the Chuwi Larkbox in terms of CPU performance, WLAN, and RAM.

Allen Ngo, 05 Aug 2020 06:51

Fan-made Xiaomi Mi A3 concept design with under-display camera. (Image source: YouTube/JUST in TECH)

Latest wacky Xiaomi patent details a smartphone with a detachable display

Yet another Xiaomi smartphone patent has seen the light of day and this latest effort features a surprising modular approach. The Xiaomi device detailed in this particular patent comes with a detachable display, although the purpo...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Aug 2020 04:40

iQOO will launch the 5-series soon. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO's new 5-series of smartphones is also slated to debut 120W charging speeds

iQOO recently unveiled the next-gen 120 watt (W) version of its FlashCharge system for smartphones. Now, it has announced an August 2020 launch date for an entirely new line of mobile devices. One of these is likely to be the firs...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Aug 2020 01:19

MIUI 12 has reached multiple devices, including the Mi 10 Pro. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 lands on the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro in Europe as Android 10 upgrade for the Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A begins globally

The stable MIUI 12 update has arrived for the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro in Europe, a few days after an equivalent one for the Mi 10 arrived. Xiaomi has also begun upgrading the Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A to Android 10 globally.

Alex Alderson, 05 Aug 2020 01:13