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Honor will apparently bring AMD Ryzen 4000 laptops to market on July 16. (Image source: Honor)

Honor confirms MagicBook launch event for July 16; AMD Ryzen 4000 Renoir versions of the MagicBook 14, MagicBook 15 and MagicBook Pro rumoured

Honor has announced that it will be hosting a MagicBook release event this month. Scheduled for July 16, it would seem that AMD Ryzen 4000 versions of the MagicBook 14, MagicBook 15 and the MagicBook Pro are on the agenda.

Alex Alderson, 10 Jul 2020 13:33

EMUI 10.1 is an incremental update before EMUI 11 lands in a few months. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei confirms EMUI 10.1 upgrade plan eligibility for 13 devices

Huawei has confirmed that it will be upgrading 13 devices to EMUI 10.1 in Western Europe. The company's latest in-house OS is an incremental update on EMUI 10, which will be replaced by EMUI 11 later this year.

Alex Alderson, 10 Jul 2020 13:28

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 has a 24/7 heart-rate monitor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Band success story continues as the Mi Smart Band 4 becomes the world's best-selling wearable band

Xiaomi has been celebrating again, this time in regard to its wearables division. The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 (Mi Band 4) has been crowned the best-selling wearable band in the world. The Mi Band 5 has been selling out constantly a...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Jul 2020 09:52

The Redmi Note 7 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 7 and 7S devices in India start receiving Android 10-based MIUI 11 beta stable update

Xiaomi has announced that random Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S devices in India will start receiving the Android 10-based version of MIUI 11. The beta stable update has the version code V11.0.2.0 QFGINXM and if all goes well then...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Jul 2020 04:54

Wang Teng: Prepare your wallets for the Mi 10 Pro+

According to Redmi product director Wang Teng, Xiaomi is currently working on a new Mi 10 flagship phone. The phone is expected to be the Mi 10 Pro+, going by recent rumors, and could very well break the US$1000 MSRP mark.

Ricci Rox, 09 Jul 2020 23:15

Not all Redmi K20 Pro currently support full-screen gestures on MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 for the Poco X2 stalls as Xiaomi extends MIUI 12 rollout for the Mi 9; full-screen gestures arriving for Redmi K20 Pro in a subsequent update

Xiaomi has pushed a new update to the Poco X2, but quite possibly not the one for which people had been hoping. The MIUI 12 upgrade has been extended for the Mi 9, though. However, full-screen gestures may not be arriving on the R...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jul 2020 19:42

The OnePlus Nord's entire spec sheet has been leaked

Alleged OnePlus Nord spec sheet leaked ahead of launch

Prolific leaker Evan Blass has leaked the OnePlus Nord's spec sheet in its entirety. It confirms that the device will come with a 6.4-AMOLED panel clocked at 90Hz, a quad-camera setup at the rear, two selfie cameras, a 4,000mAh ba...

Anil Satyanarayana, 09 Jul 2020 17:51

The OnePlus Nord will have a 4,115 mAh battery and an AMOLED screen. (Image source: OnePlus via XDA Developers)

OnePlus Nord to feature an AMOLED screen and a 4,115 mAh battery as leak reveals full design of sub-US$500 handset

The full design of the OnePlus Nord has been revealed. Sporting four rear-facing cameras and two front-facing ones, the OnePlus Nord will have more cameras than the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. OnePlus has confirmed that an AMOLED...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jul 2020 14:54

The iQOO Z1x is now live. (Source: Weibo)

The iQOO Z1x: a new Snapdragon 765G, 120Hz phone starting at ~US$229

iQOO has launched the Z1x as the world's latest Snapdragon 765G-powered device. It also has the 120Hz refresh rate in its FHD+ LCD screen, as promised in its hype-phase. The phone also offers a 5000mAh battery that charges at 33 w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jul 2020 12:51

The Redmi Note 9 is coming to India soon. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 9: Coming to India and likely made in India - almost 99% of Xiaomi smartphones and 85% of Mi TVs sold in India are made there

The impending arrival of the Redmi Note 9 in India has been teased by Xiaomi India’s managing director. Some may decry the appearance of another smartphone from the Chinese OEM on the Indian market, but Xiaomi has reported that al...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Jul 2020 11:45

The Huawei Mate 40 Lite. (Source: Digital Chat Station)

Details of potentially the first Huawei Mate 40 series phone leak

A new leak has dropped some information on an upcoming phone that may just turn out to be the first Huawei Mate 40 series device: the Mate 40 Lite. The phone is expected to be branded as a Maimang-series offering in China as is ty...

Ricci Rox, 09 Jul 2020 10:42

MediaTek will unveil its Dimensity 600 chip soon

MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 600 SoC will be released soon

A report states that MediaTek is on track to release its newest Dimensity 600 chip in the coming weeks. It is intended for low-cost 5G smartphones and is expected to make its debut in Q3 2020.

Anil Satyanarayana, 09 Jul 2020 06:23

China is not happy with Britain's decision regarding Huawei. (Image via South China Morning Post, w/ edits)

China to UK: Drop Huawei and you will "bear the consequences"

Responding to the United Kingdom's decision to remove Huawei-made equipment from its 5G networks, Chinese ambassador Liu Xiaoming said that the shift in policy would "send a very wrong message." The decision has drawn ire from Chi...

Sam Medley, 09 Jul 2020 04:15

The Mi Smart Band 5 and Mi TV Stick will both retail for €39.99 (~US$45), Xiaomi has confirmed. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi TV Stick and Mi Smart Band 5 launching on July 15 at €39.99 apiece as Camera Shutter Control enabled for budget fitness tracker

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Mi Smart Band 5 and Mi TV Stick will both retail for €39.99 (~US$45). The company has also teased that the two devices will be launched on July 15. Xiaomi has enabled Camera Shutter Control for the Mi...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2020 18:18

The Redmi K30i 5G is the latest smartphone to receive MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 updates lands on the Xiaomi Redmi K30i 5G

MIUI 12 has arrived on the Xiaomi Redmi K30i 5G. The device, which most people would struggle to tell apart from the regular Redmi K30 5G, is the latest smartphone to receive Xiaomi's new OS. The company has already pushed MIUI 12...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2020 16:36

The MIUI 12 update will be available for Redmi 8A users in August

Redmi 8A likely to get stable MIUI 12 update in August

Redmi 8A users will be pleased to know that they don't have to wait long for the MIUI 12 update. A Mi Community Forum moderator has stated that the device will get the software in August. It shouldn't be long before Xiaomi makes a...

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 Jul 2020 16:35

Native call recording is headed to more Xiaomi smartphones, including the Poco F2 Pro. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite, Mi A3 and Poco F2 Pro are all set to gain native call recording

Native call recording is coming to the Poco F2 Pro. The feature has arrived for the Mi A2 Lite and Mi A3 too, although it may not be ready for prime time quite yet. The feature is embedded within the stock Phone app.

Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2020 13:07

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 global variant has a rumored price of €39.99 (US$45). (Image source: GeekDoing - Ahatic)

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 global activity tracker packaging omits NFC, Alexa, and SpO2 - possibly held back for a Pro model

A couple of leaked images of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 global activity tracker have offered up some clues of what a Pro model of the wearable could deliver. According to the poster of the images, the global Mi Smart Band...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Jul 2020 12:49

The Xiaomi Mi TV Stick is coming to the US. (Image source: Gearbest)

FCC confirms that the Xiaomi Mi TV Stick is headed to the US and the EU

The FCC has confirmed that the Mi TV Stick is on its way to the US. The device will be available in the EU too and will support a host of current connectivity standards. Xiaomi is expected to release the Mi TV Stick in two edition...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2020 12:47

The Redmi Note 8 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro top their respective charts for price/performance. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi and Redmi top four of AnTuTu's latest price-performance charts thanks to bestsellers like the Redmi Note 8 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

AnTuTu has published its latest Android smartphone price-performance charts, and they make for good reading for Xiaomi in particular. The Chinese OEM and its subsidiary Redmi top four out of five charts. The Redmi Note 8 Pro leads...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Jul 2020 11:35

Xiaomi temporarily slashes Redmi K30 price tag by up to $85 in celebration of impressive sales landmark

Xiaomi released the Redmi K30 phones in China back in December last year. Since then, the phones have sold reasonably well, with Xiaomi announcing that it has sold three million units in the Chinese market, and temporarily slashin...

Ricci Rox, 08 Jul 2020 10:56

The Lenovo Legion gaming phone is expected to be launched in July. (Image source: XDA Developers)

Snapdragon 865 Plus-wielding Lenovo Legion with 16 GB RAM rockets past the Snapdragon 865-powered occupants of AnTuTu's flagship performance chart

A report on Weibo has revealed the Lenovo Legion smartphone racking up a huge score on AnTuTu in part thanks to its still apparently non-existent Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus processor. The score of 648,871 points puts the Lenovo ...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Jul 2020 10:14

The OnePlus Nord will have a "flagship-level camera". (Image source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus Nord may have five cameras including a 48 MP sensor; probable placeholder retailer listing has people talking

Rumour has it that the OnePlus Nord will be leading with a 48 MP primary camera, not a 64 MP sensor. The device will be rocking five other camera sensors too, including an ultra-wide-angle lens. A retailer has published a listing ...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jul 2020 20:01

Black Shark fans can now pre-order the 3 Pro. (Source: Black Shark)

Pre-orders for the Black Shark 3 Pro on the brand's global e-store begin

The 3 Pro is Black Shark's Snapdragon 865-powered 2020 flagship that boasts a 7.1-inch OLED 1440p display. The Xiaomi gaming brand has declared international pre-orders for this device open as of today (July 7, 2020). Its price is...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jul 2020 17:42

EMUI 11 will start rolling out in Q3 2020

Alleged list of devices eligible for the EMUI 11 update surfaces online

Huawei will reportedly start making the EMUI 11 update available to eligible devices in Q3 2020. Owners of the Huawei Mate 30, P30, P40, and Nova 5 series will receive it first. Alternatively, it is also expected to make its way t...

Anil Satyanarayana, 07 Jul 2020 16:46

HiSilicon Kunpeng 920-based PCs are now available in China. (Image Source: 二斤自制 on YouTube)

8C/8T Huawei Kunpeng 920-powered ARM PC offers a disappointing performance for its US$1,000 price tag

Initial benchmarks of the Huawei Kunpeng 920 ARM processor in a desktop PC do not seem to paint a rosy picture. This particular PC was powered by an 8C/8T Kunpeng 920 soldered onto a Huawei motherboard and running custom Chinese L...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Jul 2020 12:51

Poco M2 Pro launched with a quad-camera setup, support for 33W fast charging, and more

Poco has launched the Poco M2 Pro in India. It comes with a 6.7-inch FHD+ screen, a quad-camera setup, a 5,000mAh battery that can be charged at 33W, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC. Prices start at INR 13,999 (US$187) for the ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 07 Jul 2020 10:00

The United Kingdom will remove Huawei equipment from its 5G networks by the end of 2020

Despite its 20-year reliance on Huawei-made telecom hardware, the United Kingdom has now decided to remove Huawei from its 5G infrastructure by the end of 2020. The shift in policy is based on a new report from British cybersecuri...

Sam Medley, 07 Jul 2020 05:19

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4C global variant has been launched in Malaysia. (Image source: Shopee)

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4C global version with heart-rate monitor launched in Malaysia for just 99 MYR (US$23)

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4C has been launched in Malaysia. The global version of the budget activity tracker has gone on sale there for 99 MYR (US$23). The Mi Smart Band 4C is basically a rebranded Redmi Band and offers users a he...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Jul 2020 04:20

A future Huawei foldable could have a slightly different name. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei's new European trademark could make an apt name for the Mate Xs' successor

Huawei has filed a trademark application with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) for the name Mate V. This would be an adroit term for, say, a device that can fold like a book in the current Galaxy Fold style....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jul 2020 00:08

Will the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite receive Android 11? No, it seems

The Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite are two-years-old now and have both received two major OS updates. While owners of the phones may reserve some hope over their prospects of getting Android 11, new information clarifies that such hopes are...

Ricci Rox, 06 Jul 2020 23:33

iQOO confirms the Z1x's SoC. (Source: Weibo)

New Master Lu benchmarking results may confirm 8GB of RAM for the iQOO Z1x

The iQOO Z1x is set to launch on July 9, 2020 and to rock the Snapdragon 765G processor on this date. However, the OEM has yet to confirm any more details on the new phone's internals. A new Master Lu listing for a device with an ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jul 2020 23:28

RedmiBook 16 with Core i7 Icelake CPU confirmed for July 8 launch; expected to start under US$600

Xiaomi launched the AMD Ryzen 4000-series-powered RedmiBook 13, RedmiBook 14, and RedmiBook 16 back in May. The company has now confirmed that it's set to release a new RedmiBook 16, but this time out, one powered with Intel's 10n...

Ricci Rox, 06 Jul 2020 21:06

The OnePlus Nord will launch on July 21. (Image source: OnePlus via @techdroider)

OnePlus Nord: OIS confirmed for flagship-level camera as OnePlus teases retail packaging, July 21 release date and the "world's first AR smartphone launch"

OnePlus continues to tease the OnePlus Nord ahead of its next pre-order event on July 8. The device, which will retail for under US$500, will feature OIS and some sleek-looking retail packaging. It seems that a July 21 release dat...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jul 2020 20:53

Xiaomi has already released several smartphones with 108 MP cameras, including the Mi Note 10 Pro. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Leak points towards Xiaomi launching a new family of devices; Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro may feature upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs instead

A leak has confirmed that Xiaomi has a new family of devices in development, codenamed Gauguin. Apparently sporting 64 MP and 108 MP rear-facing cameras, the Gauguin and Gauguin Pro also have Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs. The specific...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jul 2020 20:03

EMUI 11 will arrive this August. (Image source: Huawei Central)

EMUI 11: Open-source Android 11-based OS arriving in August, beta testing to start with Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro

Huawei has confirmed that its next OS, EMUI 11, will be arriving in August. Based on open-source Android 11 without any Google apps or services, EMUI 11 will land on the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro this quarter before making its full ...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jul 2020 17:53

Xiaomi has already started issuing MIUI 12 to some devices. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 may gain a Google Pixel exclusive camera feature

Recent China Beta versions of MIUI 12 suggest that Xiaomi is developing its answer to Top Shot, Google's machine-learning photography tool. Called AI shutter, the feature appears to have similar functionality to Top Shot and may e...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jul 2020 17:45

The Mi Mix 3 may not receive MIUI 12 until September. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 update may not arrive on the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 until September

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 may not receive MIUI 12 until September. The device, which Xiaomi released in October 2018, is on Round 2 of the company's MIUI 12 Release Schedule. However, it is not eligible for its fledging Mi Pilot progam.

Alex Alderson, 06 Jul 2020 14:39

The Honor Choice True Wireless Earbuds cost just US$34.99. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Choice TWS earbuds launch for US$34.99 with touch controls, up to 24 hours of battery life and IP54 certification

Honor has launched a new set of earbuds, the Honor Choice True Wireless Earbuds. Priced at just US$34.99, the Honor Choice supports Bluetooth 5.0, up to 24 hours of battery life and USB Type-C charging. Touch controls are supporte...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jul 2020 14:35

Owners of the Redmi Note 8 Pro in India should soon be enjoying MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 India ROM for the Redmi Note 8 Pro will be "released shortly" according to Xiaomi

MIUI 12 firmware for owners of the Redmi Note 8 Pro in India has been restricted to official testers who were part of the Mi Pilot program so far. However, it appears that Xiaomi is expecting the testing period to be completed soo...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Jul 2020 09:13

The Redmi 8 has had a fourth price rise in nine months. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi 8 price in India hiked for a fourth time in less than a year as Xiaomi milks its popularity

The Redmi 8 has received yet another price increase in India, bringing the total to four price hikes in that market since it was released in October 2019. While one of the hikes was due to the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the oth...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Jul 2020 04:37

The Huawei Band 4 is an affordable activity tracker with a long battery life. (Image source: Huawei)

Presumed Huawei Band 5 and Huawei Mate Watch placeholder images leaked indicating likely 2020 release schedule

Placeholder images for what could end up being the Huawei Band 5 activity tracker and the Huawei Mate Watch have been shared on the Chinese social site Weibo. No specifications have been revealed, but the supposed codenames for th...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Jul 2020 02:04

Huawei may have new 66W power bricks for the Mate 40 series

Huawei's best SuperCharge wired power adapter can charge a compatible device at up to 40 watts (W). However, a leak points to a new generation of these accessories that is capable of 66W. The OEM has reportedly had it approved for...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jul 2020 23:32

MIUI 12 may have an even more staggered rollout than anticipated. (Image Source: Beebom)

Alleged MIUI 12 Phase 2, Phase 3, and Phase 4 roadmap raises further questions on update timelines; here's a list of all purported Xiaomi and Redmi devices under each phase

An alleged roadmap was posted on the Mi Community forums detailing Phase 2, Phase 3, and Phase 4 rollout of the MIUI 12 stable ROM in China. While this does list all the Xiaomi and Redmi devices likely to be covered in each phase,...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Jul 2020 20:09

Android 10 update for the Redmi Note 8 gets a tentative ETA

Nine months after release, the Redmi Note 8 is yet to receive a major OS update, even though the Redmi Note 8 Pro got its Android 10 update months ago. That is set to change, however, with new information giving Redmi Note 8 owner...

Ricci Rox, 05 Jul 2020 17:00

Three months after launch, the OnePlus 8 Pro looks to be a major sales success

The OnePlus 8 Pro was launched back in April but has routinely been out of stock since then. The phones has received mostly positive reviews and that appears to have translated into sales, with the implication of OnePlus selling a...

Column by Ricci Rox, 05 Jul 2020 11:16

Innocent nostalgic post or tease of an upcoming small phone from Redmi or Xiaomi? (Image source: Lu Weibing/Weibo)

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 might have a small phone variant as Lu Weibing sparks speculation with Redmi Note 8/Apple iPhone 4 comparison

A post on Weibo by Redmi boss Lu Weibing has sparked speculation that either Xiaomi or Redmi is planning on releasing a small phone. A small-screen flagship variant of the rumored Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 was suggested by many of his post’...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Jul 2020 09:16

Huawei smartphones would share the same ecosystem as Huawei Display monitors. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Display monitors expected to come in three model ranges to take on Redmi Display and Xiaomi Mi Display external monitors

It has been rumored that Huawei will be releasing its own Display ranges of monitors set at three different price points, and a 32-inch model is expected to be part of the lineup. It’s likely Huawei Display monitors will target th...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Jul 2020 03:23

The iQOO Z1x's launch teaser. (Source: Weibo)

iQOO will launch a mid-range version of its Z1 on July 9, 2020

iQOO has announced that its new addition to the Z1 series of phones will debut later in July 2020. According to recent leaks, this one will be powered by the Snapdragon 765G processor, whereas the flagship has the MediaTek Dimensi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jul 2020 21:49

A diagram from the new Huawei patent. (Source: TigerLeaks)

Huawei patents a phone that may have a real mechanical zoom lens

A new phone design patent attributed to the OEM Huawei shows that it has one truly massive lens in an even larger rectangular housing on its back panel. However, there may be a good reason for this: its schematics show that it may...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jul 2020 19:47