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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

LG Velvet now comes in a third, more powerful, MediaTek Dimensity 1000C variant. (Image: LG)

LG Velvet with more powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1000C chip comes to T-Mobile

US carrier T-Mobile has announced what is a more powerful variant of the LG Velvet. The new version of the device eschews a Qualcomm chip in favor of the new MediaTek Dimensity 1000C which features four high-performance Cortex A-7...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Sep 2020 13:30

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

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 Samsung Galaxy A21s looks good and has a big battery. However, it has weaknesses...

The Samsung Galaxy A21s has a performance problem

The low-priced Samsung smartphone makes the world take notice, because it comes with a very impressive specifications sheet. However, the Galaxy A21s has some weaknesses…

Florian Schmitt, 04 Sep 2020 04:12

One UI 2.5 update seems to have broken GCAM on the Galaxy S20 series

Samsung owners tend to like their Google Camera ports a lot due to the significant improvement in camera performance they offer. That may be in jeopardy now, however, as the new One UI 2.5 appears to be killing Google Camera funct...

Ricci Rox, 03 Sep 2020 11:17

The Redmi 10X Pro 5G is priced at 2,599 yuan (US$380) in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi, Honor, and Huawei control the latest AnTuTu midrange smartphone performance chart with the Redmi 10X and 10X Pro proving to be affordable 5G standard-bearers

The AnTuTu midrange smartphone performance chart for August is currently dominated by Redmi, Honor, and Huawei. The Redmi 10X 5G and 10X Pro 5G with their MediaTek Dimensity 820 processors have managed to keep challengers away fro...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Sep 2020 06:30

The impressive Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra may eventually find its way on to international markets. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra brushes aside the competition in the August AnTuTu flagship smartphone performance chart with the iQOO 5 and ROG Phone 3 also scoring well

AnTuTu has published its flagship smartphone performance chart for August and top position has been snatched up by the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra. The chart has thoroughly been shaken up lately thanks to some powerful new releases, includ...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Sep 2020 05:20

Xiaomi kicks off Android 11 Mi Pilot program for the Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, and Poco F2 Pro

Xiaomi has now kicked off the Mi Pilot program for Android 11. The beta-testing program allows owners of the Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, and Poco F2 Pro to sign up for early Android 11 builds. As always, there are a few noteworthy stipulati...

Ricci Rox, 02 Sep 2020 20:17

The Helio G95 appears to outperform the Helio G90T. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek launches the Helio G95 ahead of Realme 7 debut

MediaTek has now officially announced the launch of its latest mid-range gaming-oriented SoC, the Helio G95. The Helio G95 succeeds the Helio G90 and is expected to debut on the upcoming Realme 7, while offering better performance...

Ricci Rox, 02 Sep 2020 11:31

The Mi 10T will replace the Mi 10T Pro's 108 MP camera with a 64 MP shooter. (Source: Abhishek Yadav)

Xiaomi teases the Mi 10T: Snapdragon 768G-powered phone to start under €300?

Prepare your wallets: the Mi 10T is on the way and will be launched around the globe. Xiaomi has now officially teased the launch of the Mi 10T, with the phone slated for a global release while carrying a starting price tag under ...

Ricci Rox, 01 Sep 2020 20:23

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G. (Image Source: Samsung)

Samsung addresses most major shortcomings of the original Fold in the new Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G; offers Snapdragon 865+ across all regions

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G foldable smartphone, which seeks address most of the shortcomings of the original Fold. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 will only be available in a Snapdragon 865+ version and comes with an improved...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Sep 2020 18:09

Realme presents the X3. (Source: YouTube)

The Realme V3 launches as the cheapest 5G phone in China

Realme has unveiled the eye-catching new X7 series of smartphones today (September 1, 2020) today during a virtual event in China. This launch also introduced a new member of the V line, which is also powered by a MediaTek Dimensi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2020 15:58

The Land Rover Explore R smartphone is targeted at adventurous outdoor types. (Image: Land Rover)

Land Rover launches Explore R ruggedized smartphone

Land Rover has launched its second branded smartphone. The new Android-powered device is ruggedized and is designed with the same off-road adventurous spirit as its Land Rover Defender series.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 Sep 2020 13:46

Realme X7 Pro and X7 launched: MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ for the Pro model starting under US$400

Realme has now launched its two newest devices, the Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro. Both devices are powered by MediaTek 5G chipsets, with the Realme X7's Dimensity 800U matching the Snapdragon 765G and the Realme X7 Pro's Dimensity ...

Ricci Rox, 01 Sep 2020 13:12

Apple's 12-inch MacBook form factor is expected to make a comeback, this time with an Apple A14X powering it rather than Intel. (Image: Apple)

12-inch MacBook with 5 nm A14X before year's end, first iMac with Apple GPU in 2021

The first Apple Mac to ship with an ARM-based chip will be a 12-inch MacBook. According to a new report, it will be powered by an Apple A14X Bionic chip and will deliver between 15-20 hours of battery life. It will be followed in ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 Sep 2020 12:58

The Mi 10 Youth Doraemon Edition. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi brightens its lineup with the Mi 10 Youth Doraemon Edition

Xiaomi has now launched a "new" smartphone in the form of the Mi 10 Youth Doraemon Edition. The Mi 10 Youth Doraemon Edition offers the phone in a Doraemon box with a packed-in Doraemon figure and phone case. MSRP remains unchange...

Ricci Rox, 01 Sep 2020 11:39

Poco sets a date for the global launch of the X3

Poco has been hinting that the upcoming X3 may be a phone to take on the OnePlus Nord in its mid-range category. The brand has just sent out press invitations for this phone's worldwide launch. It will be a virtual event that will...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2020 00:51

Qualcomm and its 5G broadband partners claim to have completed the world's longest-range mmWave data call

mmWave is a sub-type of 5G associated with the potential for ultra-high speeds. However, it is also lumbered with a perception of being unreliable due to weak reception. Qualcomm, Ericsson and Casa Systems seek to change that with...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Aug 2020 20:33

The Snapdragon 732G is Qualcomm's newest mid-range gaming SoC

Qualcomm confirms that the Snapdragon 732G will make its debut alongside a Poco phone

Qualcomm has lifted the veil off its newest mid-ranger. The Snapdragon 732G comes with two high-performance Kyro 470 Gold cores, six Kyro 470 Silver cores, and an overclocked Adreno 618 GPU. It is billed to debut alongside a Poco ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 31 Aug 2020 17:22

Leaked Poco X3 renders. (Source: MIUI Turkiye)

The Poco X3 could be the first real Poco smartphone since the Poco F1

The Poco F1 rocked the world when it was launched back in 2018, with its incredible performance to price ratio setting up the young Poco brand for greatness. Two years after, that greatness is yet to be seen, but the upcoming Poco...

Ricci Rox, 31 Aug 2020 15:50

The Realme 7 Pro will be launched on September 3. (Source: Realme)

Upcoming Realme 7 Pro aims squarely at the Redmi Note 9 Pro with a Snapdragon 720G

Realme will launch the Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro on September 3. Details of the device have now been revealed, showing a phone aimed straight at the heart of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and even successfully outperforming it in some key ...

Ricci Rox, 30 Aug 2020 21:02

The Galaxy M51 is now live on a Samsung web-store. (Source: Samsung)

The Galaxy M51 is now up for pre-order on Samsung Germany's website

The Galaxy M51 has finally been confirmed as a smartphone that is soon to be released. It is now avaialble to pre-order, albeit only via Samsung's German website. However, it is also currently being teased on Amazon India, suggest...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Aug 2020 18:52

MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 8 delayed yet again

The Redmi Note 8 was tipped to receive the MIUI 12 and Android 10 update in August. That doesn't look to be feasible anymore, though, with official channels announcing that the MIUI 12 update for the phone, alongside those of the ...

Ricci Rox, 30 Aug 2020 08:17

The LG 'Wing' caught in the wild ahead of a fall lauch at around US$1,000. (Image: Android Authority)

LG Wing launching in the fall for $1K

LG’s innovative twist-out ‘Wing’ phone will be coming to market as soon as this fall. Moreover, it will be priced at around US$1,000 which seems reasonable for a device sporting two displays.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Aug 2020 14:41

Renders of the Xperia 5 II. (Source: Android Headlines)

Revealed Xperia 5 II details dashes expectant fans' hopes for a compact flagship

Early reports claimed that the Xperia 5 II would be a proper compact flagship; the first of such since Sony killed off the Xperia XZ Compact line a few years ago. Those reports look to have been false now, though, and that's unlik...

Column by Ricci Rox, 28 Aug 2020 22:26

The Redmi Note 8 has an impressive 90% screen-to-body ratio. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 8 survives eight-floor drop and watery landing but ends up with a "curved" display

A Redmi Note 8 owner has reported how their Xiaomi smartphone still works after being accidentally dropped from an eighth-floor balcony and making a splash-landing in some type of body of water. The Redmi Note 8 was able to be cha...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Aug 2020 21:30

The OnePlus Clover is expected to be available worldwide for under US$200. (Image Source: go4it.ro)

Entry-level OnePlus Clover smartphone to cost less than US$200, features massive 6000 mAh battery

OnePlus is planning to release its first budget handheld codenamed Clover. Unlike the OnePlus Nord, which is only available in India and Europe, the Clover will be available worldwide for under US$200. Specs include a Snapdragon 4...

Bogdan Solca, 28 Aug 2020 15:21

A hypothetical Nintendo Switch successor could transform the ninth console generation (Image source: Nintendo)

No, not the PlayStation 5 or the Xbox Series X: the Nintendo Switch Pro could be your best bet for next-gen gaming

The ninth console generation is rapidly approaching. However, with the rise of more powerful mobile hardware and the major strides made in terms of thin client game streaming, a mobile Nintendo Switch successor could prove to be a...

Column by Arjun Krishna Lal, 28 Aug 2020 14:42

The Exynos 1000 will likely have worse GPU performance than the Snapdragon 875. (Source: The Verge)

No custom AMD Radeon GPU for the Exynos 1000; new leak

Word on the grapevine claimed Samsung would equip its flagship phones in 2021 with an SoC featuring custom AMD GPU cores in an attempt to compete more effectively with Qualcomm. A new leak indicates that will not be the case, howe...

Ricci Rox, 28 Aug 2020 09:18

Concept render of the rumored OnePlus Aurora smartphone. (Image source: Concept Creator)

Rumor | OnePlus Nord hype train is in motion again thanks to OnePlus Nord 2, OnePlus Nord Lite, and OnePlus Aurora smartphone rumors

Details about new OnePlus devices have started surfacing, especially in regard to what may become a OnePlus Nord successor and the so-called OnePlus Aurora smartphone that might make its way to US shores. Some alleged information ...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Aug 2020 23:54

Qualcomm's new X60 modem was used in this test. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm and Ericsson announce a world-first in the development of 5G carrier aggregation

Qualcomm and Ericsson have been collaborating on the development of 5G technology for quite some time now. The partners' latest achievement is the successful completion of data calls using carrier aggregation. This was done using ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Aug 2020 21:15

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Note 21 release not in doubt, tipster claims

Reports from a few days ago claimed Samsung would kill off its Galaxy Note series and replace it with a foldable phone, while equipping the S21 Ultra with an S-pen. New information indicates that the latter may, indeed, be true, b...

Ricci Rox, 27 Aug 2020 16:50

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 was announced a few weeks ago, but availability details are still unclear. (Image Source: Samsung)

Samsung is allegedly working on three new foldable phones

We haven't even found out when exactly the new Galaxy Z Fold 2 is going to be available, yet rumors about other upcoming foldable models are already circulating on Twitter. Details are quite skimpy, but it looks like Samsung plans...

Bogdan Solca, 27 Aug 2020 14:46

The Realme X7 Pro. (Source: Digital Chat Station)

Realme X7 set to debut with the all-new MediaTek Dimensity 800U; matches the Snapdragon 765G on AnTuTu

The Realme X7 Pro will be powered by the same Dimensity 1000+ on the Redmi K30 Ultra but beneath that will be the Realme X7 which will feature the all-new MediaTek Dimensity 800U. The phone has now also been tested on AnTuTu and s...

Ricci Rox, 27 Aug 2020 11:50

The RedMagic 5S' new colorway. (Source: RedMagic)

The RedMagic 5G drops in price as pre-orders for its incremental refresh go live globally

International pre-orders for the latest in RedMagic gaming phones have gone live today (August 26, 2020). This device is a variation on this series' early 2020 flagship, which launched with a 144Hz display and active cooling. That...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Aug 2020 22:52

The Mi 10T Pro will sport a 108 MP camera. (Source: Abhishek Yadav)

Details of the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro surface ahead of launch: 108 MP camera and 144 Hz display to lead the way

Over a year after the release of the incredibly popular Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro, it appears Xiaomi is finally set to debut the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro. The Mi 10T Pro is said to offer a 108 MP camera, 144 Hz display, and a big 5000 mAh ...

Ricci Rox, 26 Aug 2020 18:27

The Nokia 8.3 5G is set to arrive seven months after it was unveiled

The Nokia 8.3 5G is finally on its way to the UK and has now been listed by retailer Clove. The phone is scheduled to be in stock on October 8, a ridiculous seven months after it was initially unveiled. The phone features a quad-r...

Ricci Rox, 26 Aug 2020 12:30

Raspberry Pi: Transform the popular single-board computer into a server with the NODE Mini Server V3

A new project utilises the current Raspberry Pi 4 into a powerful mini-server. The project can run off an M.2 SSD and should be fairly simple to build.

Alex Alderson, 25 Aug 2020 19:19

This is likely the last update for the Mi A1. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Mi A1 receives what may be its last ever update

The Mi A1 is currently receiving a new update. This update brings the August security patch to the Xiaomi Android One phone but is likely also the last update the phone will ever get, as this is the 36th monthly patch it has gotte...

Ricci Rox, 25 Aug 2020 08:26

This new phone seems to have a similar camera design as the Poco X2. (Source: Poco)

Poco X3? Details of Poco's upcoming OnePlus Nord rival surface

Xiaomi's sub-brand, Poco, is set to launch a new device in the near future. This phone, apparently branded as the Poco X3, will compete against the OnePlus Nord and more information about the phone has now been revealed.

Ricci Rox, 24 Aug 2020 21:07

The X7 Pro's new alleged renders. (Source: Twitter)

The Realme X7 Pro's official renders are allegedly leaked, showing its design and camera counts

The Realme X7 Pro is rumored to be unleashed on the smartphone market as a "Redmi K30 Ultra killer". A prolific Twitter leaker has posted what is claimed as promotional material for this phone. It comprises shots of the phone from...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Aug 2020 18:39

Windows 10 Dual Display mode on the Lumia 950XL (Image source: ITHome)

Windows 10 could soon run on your Android smartphone: Windows 10 for ARM developers mark a milestone with dual-screen display now supported on the Lumia 950 XL

A custom development effort to bring full-fledged Windows 10 to ARM devices like the Lumia 950 recently got a major fillip, with developers managing to get the dual display feature working. This leaves the door open to the possibi...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 24 Aug 2020 11:02

The Pixel 4a. (Source: Business Insider)

Snapdragon 730G vs Snapdragon 670: Just how much of a performance difference is there between the Pixel 4a and Pixel 3a?

Google recently launched the Pixel 4a for even cheaper than it did the Pixel 3a. While the new phone is powered by a Snapdragon 730G, the older phone had the Snapdragon 670. How do those two chipsets compare against each other, an...

Ricci Rox, 24 Aug 2020 09:45

Huawei Mate 40 Pro (top) & Apple iPhone 12 (bottom). (Image source: WindowsUnited.de/PhoneArena - edited)

New Huawei Mate 40 Pro renders based on leaks and CAD files show it to be a beauty that can easily rival the iPhone 12 for looks

There are two major smartphone releases on the horizon with the upcoming Huawei Mate 40 series and the Apple iPhone 12 series. New renders of the Huawei Mate 40 Pro smartphone show it off in the best possible way with its elegant ...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Aug 2020 04:38

The issue seems to be present across the Redmi Note 9 range. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro may have a camera module defect

The Redmi Note 9 series offers some of the best value smartphones on the market but it appears Xiaomi's quality control isn't quite up to par. There have now been multiple reports of defective camera modules that fail to prevent d...

Ricci Rox, 23 Aug 2020 18:22

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

LG Velvet with more powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1000C chip comes to T-Mobile

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

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

The Samsung Galaxy A21s has a performance problem

One UI 2.5 update seems to have broken GCAM on the Galaxy S20 series

Redmi, Honor, and Huawei control the latest AnTuTu midrange smartphone performance chart with the Redmi 10X and 10X Pro proving to be affordable 5G standard-bearers

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra brushes aside the competition in the August AnTuTu flagship smartphone performance chart with the iQOO 5 and ROG Phone 3 also scoring well

Xiaomi kicks off Android 11 Mi Pilot program for the Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, and Poco F2 Pro

74% Huawei Y6p Smartphone Review – Long runtime without Google

MediaTek launches the Helio G95 ahead of Realme 7 debut

Xiaomi teases the Mi 10T: Snapdragon 768G-powered phone to start under €300?

Samsung addresses most major shortcomings of the original Fold in the new Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G; offers Snapdragon 865+ across all regions

The Realme V3 launches as the cheapest 5G phone in China

Land Rover launches Explore R ruggedized smartphone

Realme X7 Pro and X7 launched: MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ for the Pro model starting under US$400

12-inch MacBook with 5 nm A14X before year's end, first iMac with Apple GPU in 2021

Xiaomi brightens its lineup with the Mi 10 Youth Doraemon Edition

Poco sets a date for the global launch of the X3

Qualcomm and its 5G broadband partners claim to have completed the world's longest-range mmWave data call

76% Samsung Galaxy A21s Smartphone Review - Quad-camera on the cheap

Qualcomm confirms that the Snapdragon 732G will make its debut alongside a Poco phone

The Poco X3 could be the first real Poco smartphone since the Poco F1

Upcoming Realme 7 Pro aims squarely at the Redmi Note 9 Pro with a Snapdragon 720G

The Galaxy M51 is now up for pre-order on Samsung Germany's website

MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 8 delayed yet again

LG Wing launching in the fall for $1K

Revealed Xperia 5 II details dashes expectant fans' hopes for a compact flagship

Redmi Note 8 survives eight-floor drop and watery landing but ends up with a "curved" display

Entry-level OnePlus Clover smartphone to cost less than US$200, features massive 6000 mAh battery

No, not the PlayStation 5 or the Xbox Series X: the Nintendo Switch Pro could be your best bet for next-gen gaming

No custom AMD Radeon GPU for the Exynos 1000; new leak

Rumor | OnePlus Nord hype train is in motion again thanks to OnePlus Nord 2, OnePlus Nord Lite, and OnePlus Aurora smartphone rumors

Qualcomm and Ericsson announce a world-first in the development of 5G carrier aggregation

Samsung Galaxy Note 21 release not in doubt, tipster claims

Samsung is allegedly working on three new foldable phones

77% Honor 9X Lite Smartphone Review – Convincing thanks to new camera and Google?

Realme X7 set to debut with the all-new MediaTek Dimensity 800U; matches the Snapdragon 765G on AnTuTu

The RedMagic 5G drops in price as pre-orders for its incremental refresh go live globally

Details of the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro surface ahead of launch: 108 MP camera and 144 Hz display to lead the way

The Nokia 8.3 5G is set to arrive seven months after it was unveiled

Hands-on: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (Exynos)

Raspberry Pi: Transform the popular single-board computer into a server with the NODE Mini Server V3

The Mi A1 receives what may be its last ever update

Poco X3? Details of Poco's upcoming OnePlus Nord rival surface

The Realme X7 Pro's official renders are allegedly leaked, showing its design and camera counts

Windows 10 could soon run on your Android smartphone: Windows 10 for ARM developers mark a milestone with dual-screen display now supported on the Lumia 950 XL

Snapdragon 730G vs Snapdragon 670: Just how much of a performance difference is there between the Pixel 4a and Pixel 3a?

New Huawei Mate 40 Pro renders based on leaks and CAD files show it to be a beauty that can easily rival the iPhone 12 for looks

The Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro may have a camera module defect

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