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Mi 10 Pro+: Leaked features show a flagship designed to lock horns with the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

Xiaomi is set to launch its new flagship phone, the Mi 10 Pro+, this month. The phone could be launched as soon as August 11, and a bunch of relevant information on the phone's abilities has now surfaced, hinting at a potential ma...

Ricci Rox, 04 Aug 2020 21:48

POCO will apparently release a new phone soon. (Source: POCO)

An upcoming POCO phone has the OnePlus Nord squarely in its sights

POCO's product-marketing manager and global spokesperson, Angus Kai Ho Ng, has posted a tweet suggesting that the brand will soon release a phone that will be worth passing the OnePlus Nord over for. This suggests the device in qu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Aug 2020 21:27

The Mate 40 series looks like a cross between the designs of the Mate 30 and P40 series. (Image source: @OnLeaks)

Leaked Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro renders confirm a more practical design for the Huawei Mate series

The designs of the Huawei Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro have been revealed, and they may not be to everyone's tastes. The volume button has returned to the Pro model and the notch from the Mate 30 series has gone, but there is no escapi...

Alex Alderson, 04 Aug 2020 19:45

New reports suggest Xiaomi has ditched Android One and will not release the Mi A4

It's been over a year since the release of the Mi A3 and there's been little to no news about a Mi A4. New reports, however, claim that Xiaomi—along with Motorola—has ditched the Android One program and will no longer release any ...

Ricci Rox, 04 Aug 2020 10:04

The Redmi 9 Prime is now available for purchase in India

Redmi 9 Prime featuring a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC, quad-camera array, and more launched in India

Xiaomi has launched yet another affordable smartphone in India. The Redmi 9 Prime comes with a 6.5-inch FHD LCD panel, a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC, 4GB of RAM, 64/128GB of storage, four rear cameras, and a 5,000mAh battery that suppo...

Anil Satyanarayana, 04 Aug 2020 09:37

The Redmi Note 8 has a 2 cm macro lens. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 8 appear on alleged shortlist of Xiaomi smartphones that won't get Android 11

A supposed list of Xiaomi and Redmi devices that will not get an update to Android 11 has been shared online and it makes for disappointing reading for owners of the Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 8T, and Redmi Note 8. Unsurprisingl...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Aug 2020 04:25

A possible Motorola Moto E7 Plus appears on Geekbench

A device calling itself the "motorola moto e(7) plus" has appeared on Geekbench 4. Therefore, a direct replacement for the unprepossessing Moto E6 Plus may be on the way. This new putative phone has 4GB of RAM and runs on a possib...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Aug 2020 23:07

TCL will debut THX Certified Game Mode soon. (Source: THX)

TCL announces its new 6-series of TVs will be the world's first to support THX Certified Game Mode

TCL has teased the next generation of 6-series TVs with a potentially important spec: THX Certified Game Mode. It functions to activate a panel of settings intended to represent gaming content with improved fidelity and quality. T...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Aug 2020 22:32

The Xiaomi Mi 9 sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 9 added to the Paranoid Android Quartz 4 custom ROM list with support for the Mi A3 and Mi Mix 3 in the works

The Xiaomi Mi 9 smartphone has joined many other Xiaomi and Redmi devices on the Android 10-based Paranoid Android Quartz 4 custom ROM support list. The devs behind the firmware are also preparing the Xiaomi Mi A3 and Mi Mix 3 for...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Aug 2020 22:19

Xiaomi has had considerable success with the Mi 10 series of smartphones. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro+ and maybe even the Mi Mix 2020 could be launched soon as Xiaomi has a big celebration coming

Xiaomi has announced a special event coming up soon, and a tip from a noted leaker has suggested that the popular Chinese OEM will use the moment as an opportunity to reveal some new smartphones. The Xiaomi Mi Pro+ (Super Cup) is ...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Aug 2020 13:42

Realme V5 launched: 90 Hz display and a MediaTek Dimensity 720 starting at US$215

Realme has now launched its latest device, the Realme V5. The Realme V5 offers a slew of features including five cameras in total, a MediaTek Dimensity 720, and a 90 Hz display. All of that can be had for just over US$200.

Ricci Rox, 03 Aug 2020 11:05

Here's a list of devices that will get the Android 11-based MIUI 12 update; rollout expected to start in September

The Android 11 update will start making its way to Xiaomi devices in September. It will be based on MIUI 12 and available to a host of Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco smartphones. The company is already testing the software on many smartp...

Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Aug 2020 10:38

The new Hisense Hardcore Gaming Monitor has been unveiled in Shanghai. (Image source: Hisense/Weibo)

Hisense Hardcore Gaming Monitor unveiled with curved display and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive-friendly 240 Hz refresh rate

Hisense has revealed its new Hardcore Gaming Monitor series at a trade show in China. The external monitor comes with a gaming-friendly 240 Hz refresh rate and features a curved display for increased immersion during intense gamin...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Aug 2020 23:03

The Redmi Note 8 sees yet another price hike in India

A month ago, Xiaomi raised the regular retail price of the Redmi Note 8 by Rs 500 in India—the fifth such time this year alone. Well, that wasn't enough, apparently, and the Redmi Note 8 has now seen yet another price hike in that...

Ricci Rox, 02 Aug 2020 22:24

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro+ will offer extensive GPU customization. (Image: Mi 10 Pro 5G via GizmoChina)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro+ touted to offer PC-like fine-grained GPU customization via GPU Turbo, but latest MIUI 12 builds apparently show no such feature

Xiaomi could be offering a new GPU Turbo app in the upcoming Mi 10 Pro Plus that offers more fine-grained control over several aspects of the GPU including adjusting anti-aliasing and anisotropic filtering levels among others. The...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 Aug 2020 16:03

The next Mi TWS earbuds may have ANC. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's next new Mi TWS earbuds are likely to have ANC

Xiaomi's Mi-series of truly wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds is a rapidly-growing line of accessories. However, none of them have featured active noise cancellation (ANC) before. A new addition to the Bluetooth Special Interest Group...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Aug 2020 14:37

The Redmi Note 9 Pro nets yet another update ahead of MIUI 12 release

After sending out the global stable MIUI 12 update to the Redmi Note 9 last week, Xiaomi is rolling out a new update to the Redmi Note 9 Pro. Sadly, it doesn't bring the much-awaited MIUI 12, and owners of the mid-range phone will...

Ricci Rox, 02 Aug 2020 14:22

Xiaomi: Mi Mix 3 5G finally primed for a new update as MIUI 12 looms

There were reports a while back that the Mi Mix 3 5G wouldn't receive any other update but those may have been a tad misguided, as Xiaomi has now confirmed that the last-gen premium phone is set to get a new update shortly, with M...

Ricci Rox, 02 Aug 2020 13:51

The Redmi Note 9 Pro was released five months ago in March. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 10 Pro? Xiaomi tipped to launch a MediaTek Dimensity-powered phone this month

Going by word on the grapevine, Xiaomi is set to unveil a new phone this month. The device in question will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity chipset, and should be affordable in typical Xiaomi fashion.

Ricci Rox, 02 Aug 2020 09:19

Black Shark 3S launched: 120 Hz OLED, UFS 3.1, and 65W charging starting at US$575

The new Black Shark gaming phone has been released. The Black Shark 3S succeeds the Black Shark 3, and offers improvements in fast-charging and display technologies, while starting under US$600. Sadly, it retains the Snapdragon 86...

Ricci Rox, 01 Aug 2020 17:05

Amazfit's PowerBuds will sell in India soon. (Source: Twitter)

Amazfit announces a launch for its PowerBuds in India

The PowerBuds are sports-themed TWS earbuds from Huami's brand Amazfit. They are unique in that they have a sensor for heart-rate tracking, a feature normally reserved for smartwatches. Their OEM has finally announced that they wi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Aug 2020 16:43

The "Razr 2020 5G" in hands-on images. (Source: Weibo)

A new leak may confirm the Motorola Razr 2020 5G's design

Motorola's second-generation foldable is thought to migrate to a 5G SoC rather than the Snapdragon 710 found in its predecessor. Now, a new live image posted to Weibo may confirm the differences in looks between the two. It is by ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Aug 2020 15:59

Paranoid Android Quartz 4 is an Android 10-based custom ROM. (Image source: Paranoid Android)

Xiaomi Mi 9T, Redmi K20, Redmi 5, and Redmi 7 join the long list of Xiaomi devices now supported by Android 10-based Paranoid Android Quartz 4

The Xiaomi Mi 9T, Redmi K20, Redmi 5, and Redmi 7/Y3 have now joined the list of Xiaomi smartphones that are supported by the Android 10-based Paranoid Android Quartz 4 custom ROM. The Mi 8 Pro, Mi A2, and Redmi Note 7 were also r...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Aug 2020 12:44

Nubia launches its second-gen wraparound smartwatch

Nubia has just introduced the late-2020 refresh of its RedMagic 5G gaming smartphone. However, it also debuted a successor to the interesting Alpha flexible-display wearable alongside it. This product, simply called the Watch, has...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Aug 2020 00:06

A "Mate 40 screen protector". (Source: Weibo)

Huawei is rumored to stick with curved displays for the Mate 40 series

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro is a premium phablet that came with the often-polarizing detail of a waterfall display, or a screen with a pronounced curve to both sides. Now, a blogger claims this spec will live on in the device's success...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jul 2020 23:22

It seems that Android 10 has started reaching more Redmi Note 7 handsets. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Global stable Android 10 upgrade extended for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

The Android 10 upgrade for the global version of the Redmi Note 7 is hitting more devices. The update, which is called V11.0.1.0.QFGMIXM, also carries the July 2020 security patch among other changes.

Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2020 21:35

The design of the MateBook D remains unchanged from last year's model. (Image source: Huawei)

The new Huawei MateBook D comes with AMD Ryzen Renoir processors for under US$600

The MateBook D has received a Renoir refresh. Available in 14-inch and 15-inch variants, the MateBook D has a sleek design and narrow display edges. The new MateBook D series starts at CNY 4,099 (~US$584).

Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2020 20:33

The Xiaomi Mi 8 is the latest device to start receiving MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 update arrives for the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S in India as OS upgrade lands on Mi 8 and is extended for the Mi 9T and Redmi K20

The stable MIUI 12 update has arrived for the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S in India. Additionally, Xiaomi has upgraded the Mi 8 and has expanded the rollout of its latest OS for the Mi 9T and Redmi K20 in Europe.

Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2020 18:31

Huawei and Porsche Design are seemingly partnering on smartwatches again. (Image source: Huawei)

EUIPO confirms renewed Huawei and Porsche Design partnership with Watch RS and Watch GTRS smartwatch trademarks; release possibly timed for Mate 40 series unveiling in October

Huawei and Porsche Design appear to be working together again, but this time on smartwatches. Huawei is already working on a Mate Watch, a Watch GT 2 Pro and an Honor GS Pro, but two Porsche Design smartwatches are on the horizon ...

Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2020 18:20

The Amazfit Band 6 comes in olive, midnight black, and orange. (Image source: AliExpress)

Huami Amazfit 6 leaked: Global "York" variant of the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 with blood oxygen monitor, Amazon Alexa, and 24-hour heart-rate tracking

The Huami Amazfit Band 6 has been confirmed thanks to a combination of some code digging and the fitness tracker appearing in all its glory on a retailer site. The Amazfit Band 6 comes with Amazon Alexa, blood oxygen monitoring, h...

Daniel R Deakin, 31 Jul 2020 16:30

Honor has released its Magicbook 15 laptop in India

Honor Magicbook 15 with pop-up webcam launched in India for INR 42,999 (US$574)

The Honor Magicbook 15 laptop is now available for purchase in India. The notebook features an AMD Ryzen 5 3500U CPU with 8GB of RAM, 256GB of solid-state storage, and a Radeon Vega 8 GPU. It will be available on Flipkart starting...

Anil Satyanarayana, 31 Jul 2020 15:05

The Redmi K30 Ultra 5G could be released on August 14. (Image source: @StationChat/TENAA)

Redmi K30 Ultra images and specs leak and a Redmi smartwatch rumor contribute to an upcoming Red(mi) letter day in August

Images and specs for the Redmi K30 Ultra have been shared online, with the upcoming device featuring a MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chip and up to 12 GB RAM. Apparently, Redmi will also be launching its first smartwatch soon, possibly...

Daniel R Deakin, 31 Jul 2020 11:09

MIUI 12 rollout for the Poco F1 postponed; stable update expected by late August

The Poco F1 was expected to receive its first taste of MIUI 12 in July but that doesn't appear to be feasible anymore with reports claiming the beta update has now been postponed. The new established timeline will see Poco F1 owne...

Ricci Rox, 31 Jul 2020 11:02

The RedMagic 5S is very much identicial to the RedMagic 5G. (Image Source: Nubia)

Nubia launches the RedMagic 5S: Same RedMagic 5G with improved cooling, higher shoulder trigger sampling rate, and an optional Ice Dock cooling accessory

Nubia announced the new RedMagic 5S gaming smartphone at the ChinaJoy event earlier this week. The RedMagic 5S sports identical hardware as the RedMagic 5G but comes with a few enhancements such as a slightly higher sampling rate ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 31 Jul 2020 08:47

The MatePad 10.8 starts at CNY 2,399 (~US$342). (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Enjoy Tablet 2 and MatePad 10.8 launched: Two 16:10 aspect ratio tablets at reasonable prices

Huawei has launched two new tablets in its home market of China. Called the Enjoy Tablet 2 and MatePad 10.8, the tablets feature the Kirin 710A and Kirin 990 chipsets respectively. Both devices will run EMUI 10.1 out of the box, b...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jul 2020 19:22

Realme V5 spotted in the wild; quad-camera setup and color variants showcased

Hands-on images on the upcoming Realme V5 have surfaced online. They showcase the phone's quad-camera array and color variants. The phone is expected to run MediaTek's Dimensity 720 CPU, and will likely be unveiled on August 3.

Anil Satyanarayana, 30 Jul 2020 17:36

Huawei announced the Watch GT 2 in September 2019. (Image source: Huawei)

EEC confirms new Huawei GT 2 Pro and Honor Watch GS Pro smartwatches ahead of possible September announcement

The EEC has confirmed that Huawei is working on two new smartwatches. One is called the Watch GT 2 Pro, making it a good candidate as the successor to the Watch GT 2. The other is headed to Honor, and its name suggests that there ...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jul 2020 14:33

The Huawei TalkBand B6 is now available for pre-order. (Image source: Huawei/VMall)

Huawei TalkBand B6 launched: Three models of the fitness tracker and Bluetooth headset with blood oxygen monitor and Bluetooth 5.2 from 999 yuan (US$143)

Huawei has officially launched its new TalkBand B6 fitness tracker and Bluetooth headset combination wearable. Three editions of the Huawei TalkBand B6 have been released, with prices starting at 999 yuan (US$143). The versatile g...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Jul 2020 13:33

Customers in China can purchase an elegant grey Xiaomi Mi 10. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 fades to (elegant) grey

Xiaomi is introducing another color for its highly popular Mi 10 smartphone. The new finish can be translated as “elegant grey”, although it could also be classed as titanium. The elegant grey Xiaomi Mi 10 will be made available t...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Jul 2020 10:07

The Huawei P40 Pro has just had its price slashed. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei enjoys its moment in the sun as it leapfrogs Samsung to become the world's largest smartphone company by units shipped

Huawei will be celebrating the news that it managed to overtake Samsung in the second quarter of 2020 to become the world’s largest smartphone company in terms of number of units shipped. China’s impressive recovery from the effec...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Jul 2020 09:25

Stable MIUI 12 update now rolling out to the Redmi Note 7 Pro in India

After sending out MIUI 12 beta updates to the Redmi Note 7 Pro in China, Xiaomi has now set its sights towards India—the only other region where the phone was sold. Yes, the MIUI 12 update is now rolling out to the Redmi Note 7 Pr...

Ricci Rox, 30 Jul 2020 09:00

Update | Global stable MIUI 12 update arrives for the Redmi Note 9

After sending out a MIUI 12 update to the Redmi Note 9 in China last week, Xiaomi is finally delivering the update to global users. Hence begins the MIUI 12 global beta stable rollout for the Helio G85-powered Redmi Note 9, and th...

Ricci Rox, 30 Jul 2020 07:50

The Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite are unlikely to ever support native screen recording. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite are unlikely to get native screen recorders

The Xiaomi Mi A3 may be set to receive native screen recorder functionality with Android 11. However, it looks like the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite will miss out.

Alex Alderson, 29 Jul 2020 18:46

OnePlus is unlikely to release the Nord in the US. (Image source: OnePlus)

Possible OnePlus 8T spotted on Geekbench with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus and 8 GB of RAM as OnePlus hints at US-exclusive Nord smartphone

The OnePlus Nord has coveted plenty of press in the last few weeks, but the company has already hinted that it plans to release another device in the US. Geekbench may have just offered a first whiff of the OnePlus 8T too. Unsurpr...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jul 2020 17:25

The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Lite have now received MIUI 12 in Europe. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 updates commence for the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Lite as Android 10 reaches the Redmi 8A

Xiaomi is not messing about with the rollout of MIUI 12 as it has brought two more devices onto its new OS. This time it is the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Lite in Europe, which follow the likes of the Mi 9 and Redmi K20 series. The Redmi 8A ...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jul 2020 17:09

Honor and Huawei are planning to dip their toes into the gaming laptop market. (Image source: Weibo)

Leaks confirm the design of the Honor Hunter, Huawei's first gaming laptop

Honor, Huawei's subsidiary, is planning to release a brand of gaming laptops. Called Honor Hunter, the series will be built around AMD processors and dedicated GPUs.

Alex Alderson, 29 Jul 2020 01:15

The Mi 10 Pro+ smashes the competition with a 687,000 AnTuTu score, potentially hinting at a Snapdragon 865 Plus

The Mi 10 Pro+ is expected to be released sometime next month and has now made an appearance on AnTuTu. The phone is shown with a score of over 687,000, which, interestingly, is higher than with we saw from the Snapdragon 865 Plus...

Ricci Rox, 28 Jul 2020 23:46

Huawei has expanded the rollout of EMUI 10.1 in multiple regions. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei announces EMUI 10.1 upgrade plan expansion for nine regions

Huawei has expanded the rollout of EMUI 10.1 in multiple regions. The expansion builds on the company's previous upgrade plans for Western Europe, North Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Russia, Central Asia, Canada, Japan ...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jul 2020 18:32

OnePlus released the OnePlus One in 2014. (Image source: The Next Web)

The OnePlus One will receive the official Lineage OS 17.1 Android 10 update

The OnePlus One remains a fan favourite all these years on, and it is set to receive official Lineage OS 17.1 updates. The community developed OS is based on Android 10, which is the sixth major OS update for the OnePlus One since...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jul 2020 17:01

The new Xiaomi Mi Charger 33 W can be used with Apple MacBooks. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi Mi Charger 33 W can charge a Redmi K30 Pro to 100% in 63 minutes and costs just 69 yuan (US$10)

Xiaomi has a new “hot launch” in its product pages with the Mi Charger 33 W accessory. The charger can be used with smartphones like the Xiaomi Mi 10, Redmi K30 Pro, and Redmi 10X Pro, and it can be used with iPads and MacBooks. T...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Jul 2020 11:52