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A large number of Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones can utilize the Android 10-based PixelExperience custom ROM. (Image source: The Indian Express)

Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 9, and Mi A2 join the Mi A3, Poco F1, and Redmi Note 8 Pro on the growing Android 10-based PixelExperience custom ROM support list

Xiaomi smartphone owners with older devices can still get a taste of the Android 10 operating system thanks to custom ROM providers. In this case, the PixelExperience team has added 10 new Xiaomi devices to its list of supported s...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Jul 2020 09:19

The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic retails for €39.99 and £39.99 in the UK. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic: Apple AirPods clones that sell for €39.99 with up to 20 hours of battery life

The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic is Xiaomi's latest pair of budget TWS earbuds. Featuring 14.2 mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and up to 20 hours of battery life, the Earphones 2 Basic retails for €39.99 in the EU and...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2020 23:38

Xiaomi will release a Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team edition of the Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 too. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi unveils two new electric scooters starting at €399 and a Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team special edition model

Xiaomi has announced two new electric scooters, along with a Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 special edition of its flagship model. Called the Mi Electric Scooter 1S and Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2, the scooters will go on sale for €399 an...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2020 23:36

Xiaomi broke dual-SIM functionality on the Mi A3 earlier this week. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi fixes Mi A3 dual-SIM problem, but many fans remain unhappy

Xiaomi has fixed the dual-SIM issue that had been affecting some Mi A3 handsets almost as quickly as it caused it. The fix, which arrives courtesy of a new build of MIUI 11, is rolling out now. Understandably, fans and owners of t...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2020 22:14

The new TicKasa headphones. (Source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi's first pair of headphones is both ANC and wireless

Mobvoi has debuted the TicKasa headphones. Although this is only the first product in this category from the band, they have progressed directly to active noise cancelling (ANC) and wireless features. They are Bluetooth 5, have 40...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jul 2020 22:01

The Mi Smart Band 5 retails for €39.99 or £39.99 in the UK. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches the Mi Smart Band 5 globally; pre-sale commences July 20

Xiaomi has launched the global edition of the Mi Band 5, called the Mi Smart Band 5. Featuring a 1.1-inch AMOLED panel, 11 sports modes and 5 ATM water resistance, the Mi Smart Band 5 retails for €39.99 or £39.99 in the UK. The fi...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2020 19:47

Huawei claims that EMUI 10.1 and Magic UI 3.1 have now reached 39 devices. (Image source: HoyEnTEC)

Huawei confirms that EMUI 10.1 has reached 39 devices

EMUI 10.1 has reached 39 devices, Huawei has confirmed. The number, which includes Honor devices, features recent flagships like the Mate 30 and P30 series. EMUI 10.1 is a modest upgrade over EMUI 10 and is somewhat of a stopgap b...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2020 19:19

The Redmi 9, Redmi 9A, Redmi 9C are now officially available in Europe

Redmi 9, Redmi 9A, and Redmi 9C launched globally; prices start at €99

Xiaomi has made its affordable range of Redmi 9 smartphones available across markets worldwide. The Redmi 9 can be had for as little as €149 (US$170), while the Redmi 9C will set you back by €119 (US$135). With its €99 (US$113) pr...

Anil Satyanarayana, 15 Jul 2020 17:25

The OPPO PDYM20 on TENAA. (Source: TENAA via MySmartPrice)

The OPPO A72 5G may be the first phone to launch with a mysterious new MediaTek processor

China Telecom has reportedly listed an as-yet unreleased new OPPO phone on its website. It is apparently to be called the A72 5G, and has an SoC represented by an unfamiliar MediaTek model number. According to some other leaks, ho...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jul 2020 17:17

The newly launched Poco M2 Pro gets a security update alongside the Poco F1. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

New updates grace Poco F1 and Poco M2 Pro, but don't get your hopes high for MIUI 12 just yet; More Redmi K20/Mi 9T units meanwhile receive stable MIUI 12

The Pocophone F1 and the latest Poco M2 Pro are receiving performance and security updates staring today, but there's no sign of MIUI 12 for these devices yet. Poco F1 is already in Phase 2 of the MIUI 12 beta testing, so the stab...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Jul 2020 16:16

Xiaomi supposedly disables the Clean Master app across its lineup in India

Xiaomi confirmed a short while ago that it would finally remove the Clean Master app and service from its phones in India, following the ban of the app by the government. The promised update has arrived for the Mi Cleaner app but ...

Ricci Rox, 15 Jul 2020 15:44

The EU versions of the Redmi K30 Pro and Poco F2 Pro have now started receiving MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 lands on the Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro and Poco F2 Pro in the EU as confusion reigns for global versions of the Mi 9T and Redmi K20

MIUI 12 has arrived for the EU versions of the Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro and Poco F2 Pro. While the inaugural MIUI 12 update is rolling out to handsets now, there have been multiple reports of the Redmi K20 and Mi 9T handsets failing t...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2020 15:14

Oppo's new 125 W wired charging introduces new battery and charging techniques. (Image: Oppo)

Oppo 125 W fast charging official plus 65 W wireless AirVOOC charging too

Oppo has launched the world’s fastest smartphone wired and wireless charging systems. Its new wired technology will deliver a 125 W charge while its new wireless charging tech will deliver a 65 W charge. Joining the announcement a...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Jul 2020 13:09

The fan-made Xiaomi Mi 11 render depicts a full-screen front display. (Image source: new.qq/Tencent)

Alleged Xiaomi Mi 11 images doing the rounds are clearly fan-made renders but the suggested astonishing specs give some idea of what is expected of the Mi 10 successor

Some alleged Xiaomi Mi 11 renders have started popping up online but fans of the Chinese OEM shouldn’t get too excited about them just yet. Rumored specs for the successor to the Mi 10 include the presence of a Qualcomm Snapdragon...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Jul 2020 09:05

The OnePlus Nord will come in at least two colours. (Image source: MKBHD)

OnePlus Nord: Full design and striking colour options for mid-range smartphone revealed ahead of tomorrow's pre-order event

The full design of the OnePlus Nord has been revealed ahead of tomorrow's 24-hour pre-order event for the device. Unveiled in two colours, OnePlus has confirmed that the Nord will have an ultra-wide-angle front-facing camera.

Alex Alderson, 14 Jul 2020 18:32

EMUI 11 and Magic UI 4.0 may be based on HarmonyOS and could reach upwards of 50 devices. (Image source: Huawei Update)

EMUI 11 may be based on HarmonyOS and could reach upwards of 50 devices

Rumour has it that EMUI 11 and its Honor equivalent, Magic UI 4.0, will be based on HarmonyOS. Also known as Hongmeng OS, HarmonyOS is Huawei's proprietary operating system that it has already brought to several devices. Huawei re...

Alex Alderson, 14 Jul 2020 17:58

Xiaomi will be launching multiple products at its July 15 Ecosystem Product Launch event. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 confirmed to have no Amazon Alexa integration, NFC or a SpO2 sensor ahead of tomorrow's launch; TWS earbuds, Mi TV Stick and a new Mi Scooter teased too

The first review of sorts for the Mi Smart Band 5 is up and it confirms a heap of information about Xiaomi's upcoming fitness tracker. As feared, the device will not support Amazon Alexa integration, NFC or a SpO2 sensor. Xiaomi h...

Alex Alderson, 14 Jul 2020 16:48

The Redmi K30 Ultra is expected to feature many of the Redmi K30 Pro's highlights. (Image source: AndroidAuthority)

Presumed Redmi K30 Ultra image shared by Lu Weibing offers a teasing glimpse at the supposed MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ powered smartphone

A potentially game-changing smartphone in the form of the Redmi K30 Ultra is allegedly in the works, and a possible image of the mystery device has been shared by Redmi boss and notorious teaser Lu Weibing. The rumored Redmi K30 U...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Jul 2020 14:11

Mobvoi teases its limited-time promo event. (Source: Mobvoi)

Deal | Get up to 33% off a TicWatch in Mobvoi's anniversary sale

Mobvoi has announced that today (July 14, 2020) is the anniversary of its birth as a wearables and smart-things brand. Accordingly, it is holding a sales event for the next 11 or so hours. It includes 10% off a new TicWatch C2+, o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jul 2020 13:55

New updates arrive for the Redmi Note 9 and Mi 10

Xiaomi is now sending out new updates to the Mi 10 and Redmi Note 9. The update for the Mi 10 is a MIUI 12 build, while the Redmi Note 9's OTA is based on MIUI 11. This comes after confirmation that Xiaomi is now opening up the pi...

Ricci Rox, 14 Jul 2020 12:32

The Xiaomi Vertical Wireless Charging Socket offers wireless and wired charging connections. (Image source: Xiaomi/ITHome)

Xiaomi announces its Vertical Wireless Charging Socket with three USB ports from just 109 yuan (US$16)

The Xiaomi Vertical Wireless Charging Socket will soon be appearing on the Chinese OEM’s crowdfunding site at an introductory price of just 109 yuan (US$16). The charging accessory can offer 10 W wireless charging and comes with t...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Jul 2020 11:52

Realme C11 is now available for purchase in India

Realme C11 and Realme 30W Dart Charge Power Bank launched in India for INR 7,499 and INR 1,999, respectively

Realme has launched the Realme C11 and Realme 30W 10,000mAh Dart Charge Power Bank in India. The phone features a MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery. Prices start at INR INR 7,499 (US$100) ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 14 Jul 2020 10:16

The OnePlus Nord series will launch on July 21. (Image: OnePlus)

The first 10 OnePlus Nord 5G smartphones are up for grabs in Twitter giveaway

OnePlus is building the hype machine for the launch of its affordable 5G-capable OnePlus Nord handset with a new Twitter competition. Ten lucky fans will be able to get their hands on one each of the first ten OnePlus Nord 5G hand...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Jul 2020 04:59

Realme's first 6000mAh phone is a go. (Source: Instagram)

Realme's first 6000mAh phone is coming to Indonesian customers soon

A Realme Indonesia employee has posted a new teaser that strongly suggests a new phone with a 6000mAh battery will debut in this market soon. Therefore, it may make a worthy successor to a 5- or C-series device in these terms. How...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jul 2020 19:43

The Mi A3 receives a debilitating update; Xiaomi acknowledges fault

Xiaomi's poor form with Android One software is well-documented but the latest stunt may be a tough pill for owners of the Mi A3 to swallow. Mi A3 owners across the globe woke up to a new 1.40 GB OTA that appears to have been inte...

Ricci Rox, 13 Jul 2020 18:12

The Redmi K20 Pro and the Mi 9T Pro have finally received MIUI 12 in the EU. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 update lands on the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro and Mi 9T Pro in Europe

Xiaomi has started issuing MIUI 12 to the EU versions of the Redmi K20 Pro and Mi 9T Pro. The devices, which have already received the OS upgrade in other regions, have been included in Round 1 of Xiaomi's MIUI 12 release schedule...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jul 2020 17:11

iQOO phones will soon support fast charging at 120W

iQOO demos 120W FlashCharge fast charging tech two days before Oppo's SuperVOOC 3.0 reveal

Vivo-owned iQOO just unveiled its FlashCharge technology that allows smartphone batteries to be charged at 120W. It takes only five minutes to charge a 4,000mAh battery from zero to fifty percent and fifteen minutes to top it up e...

Anil Satyanarayana, 13 Jul 2020 15:28

Xiaomi is recruiting more MIUI 12 pilot testers. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 Global Stable Beta program is now accepting pilot testers for the Xiaomi Mi 10 in India

Xiaomi is looking for more pilot testers to receive MIUI 12 Global Stable Beta updates. The company has already selected the candidates to test MIUI 12 on the Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 8 Pro and Poco F1, and now it is recruiting pe...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jul 2020 14:32

The Watch GT 2 and MagicWatch 2 have received new features courtesy of their latest software updates. (Image source: Honor)

Automatic workout detection and menstrual cycle tracking added to the Huawei Watch GT 2 and Honor MagicWatch 2 with latest updates

The Huawei Watch GT 2 and Honor MagicWatch 2 have received new updates. A 20 MB download, the new update adds automatic workout detection and menstrual cycle tracking, along with general system stability improvements. The update i...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jul 2020 13:54

Huawei has announced EMUI 10.1 plans for seven markets. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei fleshes out EMUI 10.1 upgrade plans for eight more markets

Huawei has confirmed its EMUI 10.1 upgrade plans for Africa, Asia, Canada, Japan, Latin America, the Middle East and Russia. The company's latest OS includes new features like MeeTime and Celia, along with improved multitasking.

Alex Alderson, 13 Jul 2020 12:48

The Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T may start receiving official MIUI 12 in August. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T MIUI 12 stable update expected in August; MIUI 12 for Redmi Note 8 Pro in India and Europe coming soon

The Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T may get the official MIUI 12 update some time in August, according to a reply from the Xiaomi Device Team to a query posted on the Mi Community forums. With regards to the Redmi Note 8 Pro, sever...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Jul 2020 12:00

The Honor MagicBook 14 also featured AMD processors. (Image source: Honor)

Honor MagicBook Pro key specs leaked: AMD Ryzen 7 4800H or Ryzen 5 4600H APU choice but likely soldered DDR4 2666 MHz RAM

Key specs for the upcoming AMD-powered Honor MagicBook Pro laptop have been leaked, and it seems buyers will be able to choose between a Ryzen 7 4800H APU and a Ryzen 5 4600H chip. However, some have been lamenting the presence of...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Jul 2020 11:33

The mysterious Realme 5G smartphone has curved edges. (Image source: Digital Chat Station - edited)

Realme leak reveals company's aim to solve common 5G smartphone issues with mysterious curved-screen device

A mysterious Realme 5G smartphone has been leaked online by a noted tipster. The device appears in an image that only reveals a couple of secrets, including the apparent need to solve current issues with 5G smartphones, which coul...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Jul 2020 09:46

The Mi A3 was released about a year ago. (Source: AndroidPit)

What is going on with the Xiaomi Mi A4?

The Mi A3 was launched right about a year ago. Going by Xiaomi's usual release schedule, one would expect the successor to that phone, the Mi A4, to be set for launch now. That doesn't seem to be the case, however, as there's been...

Ricci Rox, 12 Jul 2020 19:23

First SuperDART, now...UltraDART? (Source: Realme)

Realme may be ready to unveil 120W "UltraDart" charging tech

The renowned leaker Ishan Agarwal now asserts that Realme has a new generation of its 65-watt (W) SuperDART charging standard in the works. It will apparently be called UltraDART instead, however, and may be rated for as much as 1...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jul 2020 18:59

The Redmi Note 8 sees a price hike for the fifth time in India this year

The Redmi Note 8 was released in India with a starting price of Rs 9,999 (US$130). Xiaomi has slowly but steadily increased the MSRP of the phone over the past few months with the latest—the fifth of such—putting the phone's price...

Ricci Rox, 12 Jul 2020 15:19

Xiaomi Mi A3 to get a native screen recorder with Android 11; call recording possibly in doubt

Last week, it was revealed that the Mi A2 Lite, Poco F2 Pro, and Mi A3 would receive native call recording as a feature on Android 11. Apparently, the Mi A3 will receive another feature too: native screen recording, which is alrea...

Ricci Rox, 12 Jul 2020 09:29

The Redmi Note 8 Pro is one of Xiaomi's best-selling smartphones. (Image source: Redmi)

Xiaomi is selling the Redmi Note 8 Pro from 1,099 yuan (US$157) and will even throw in a free pair of headphones until July 15

Xiaomi is currently offering a free pair of piston in-ear headphones to buyers of the Redmi Note 8 Pro. The smartphone has sold in spectacular amounts for the Chinese OEM and currently has an official price of 1,099 yuan (US$157) ...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Jul 2020 09:28

The MIUI 12 update for the Indian versions of the Redmi K20 and Mi 9T is available to download now. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 update hits the Xiaomi Redmi K20 and Mi 9T in India

Xiaomi has extended the rollout of MIUI 12 to the Indian versions of the Redmi K20 and Mi 9T. The update is arriving as an OTA and is available to download now.

Alex Alderson, 12 Jul 2020 00:26

OnePlus Nord Lite? Snapdragon 690-powered OnePlus phone potentially on the cards

Recent information indicates that the OnePlus Nord may be more expensive than previously thought, but a new leak will stoke the flames of expectant fans. Apparently, OnePlus is working on a new device that will feature the Snapdra...

Ricci Rox, 11 Jul 2020 22:59

Redmi Y2/S2 owners can now get an early access to MIUI 12 via a custom ROM. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Concerned about Redmi Y2/Redmi S2 not receiving MIUI 12 yet? Not to worry, here's a workaround

While the Redmi Y2/S2 is slated to receive the official MIUI 12 update later this year, those who are eager to try out the latest features can now do so thanks to a custom ROM released by the Xiaomi.eu team. This ROM features MIUI...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Jul 2020 17:00

The Xiaomi transparent 5G smartphone with a single "super camera". (Image source: Xiaomi/LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi patent features transparent 5G smartphone with single 108 MP AI super camera and incredible wraparound display

A new Xiaomi patent has been discovered that details an innovative new design for a 5G smartphone. There is just a single camera on this Xiaomi device, but it is a 108 MP monster “super camera”. The patent also shows the transpare...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Jul 2020 12:13

The Realme 6i will be launched in India on July 14. (Image source: Flipkart via @Sudhanshu1414)

Realme 6i details leaked on Flipkart - launching just in time to take on the Redmi Note 9 for under ₹15,000 (US$200)

Details of the upcoming Realme 6i for the Indian market have been accidentally leaked on Flipkart. Fortunately, a tipster managed to screenshot the information before it was taken down. It seems the Realme 6i will sport a MediaTek...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Jul 2020 09:44

Another Lenovo Legion phone leak has arisen. (Source: PriceBaba)

A potential 16GB Lenovo Legion phone pops up on Geekbench

Lenovo's first gaming phone has been implicated in a Geekbench leak before. Now, this has happened again - although this time, the purported device in question has double the RAM compared to before. Its specs point to the Snapdrag...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jul 2020 00:16

No Android 11 for the Mi Mix 2S; Redmi 8A prospects slim too but MIUI 12 release imminent

Xiaomi's flagship phones are already on their way to Android 11 but things aren't quite as cosy on the lower-end of the hierarchy. The Mi Mix 2S, for example, has been said not to receive the update. The Redmi 8A is another phone ...

Ricci Rox, 10 Jul 2020 18:29

Chinese CPU maker Zhaoxin plans to enter the discrete GPU market

Zhaoxin plans to release a 28 nm discrete GPU with 75 W TDP by 2021. Judging by the specs, this may be a mid-range solution that could perform in line with the GTX 970 cards launched back in 2014.

Bogdan Solca, 10 Jul 2020 17:05

The M2007J1SC could well be the Mi 10 Pro+. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIIT listing confirms 5G connectivity for August-bound Xiaomi flagship smartphone

An MIIT listing has confirmed that Xiaomi has another 5G smartphone in development. Assigned the model number M2007J1SC, the device is purported to be a flagship by a reputable tipster.

Alex Alderson, 10 Jul 2020 16:33

The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro are two of the initial devices to receive a taste of Android 11. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Android 11 builds hit the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro

New Android 11 builds have arrived for the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. The builds are available to download now, although they are both in beta.

Alex Alderson, 10 Jul 2020 14:46

The Xiaomi Ecosystem Product Launch event will commence on July 15. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi has a "mysterious surprise" planned for its July 15 Ecosystem Product Launch event

Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be hosting an Ecosystem Product Launch event for global audiences next week. Likely the event where Xiaomi will showcase the Mi Smart Band 5 and Mi TV Stick, it appears as though multiple new prod...

Alex Alderson, 10 Jul 2020 14:19

Huawei appears to be expanding its MatePad lineup with the T10 and T10s tablets. (Image source: @rquandt)

Huawei MatePad T10 and MatePad T10s renders and specs leaked: Likely budget tablets with octa-core Kirin 710A and 2-3 GB RAM

Renders and specs of the Huawei MatePad T10 and Huawei MatePad T10s have been leaked. The two new tablets from the Chinese OEM feature the 14nm Kirin 710A chipset and from 2 GB to 3 GB RAM depending on the model. No prices have be...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Jul 2020 13:40