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The MIUI 12 stable update rollout is now officially public for the Redmi K30 series. (Image source: Redmi)

Redmi MIUI 12 stable update commences: K30 Pro Zoom Edition and K30 Pro lead the pack as the software is pushed to the K30 and K20 lineups

Xiaomi has officially commenced the public rollout of the MIUI 12 stable update for a number of Redmi-branded smartphones. The first devices to receive the MIUI 12 update were the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition and the Redmi K30 Pro. ...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Jun 2020 11:44

The Android 10 update for the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T may have introduced a notable bug

The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T finally received the stable Android 10 update weeks ago—the third major OS update the phones have received. Sadly, though, the update seems to have broken an important feature on the phone, and owners ...

Ricci Rox, 28 Jun 2020 10:11

Pixys offers a custom ROM based on Android 10 for use on Redmi Note 8 devices. (Image source: XDA Developers)

Redmi Note 8 and Note 8T owners can try out a custom version of Android 10 thanks to Pixys OS

Pixys has made a custom ROM based on Android 10 available for the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T. Owners of these smartphones have endured a rollercoaster ride in regard to the eagerly awaited operating system update, with the off...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Jun 2020 07:13

Xiaomi has confirmed that stable MIUI 12 updates are headed to a raft of Redmi smartphones. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 updates are on the brink of arriving on a wave of Redmi smartphones, Xiaomi confirms

Xiaomi has announced that MIUI 12 will be hitting a wave of Redmi smartphones from tomorrow. Possibly marking the start of Round 2 of its MIUI 12 release schedule, some of the devices eligible for the OS upgrade include the Redmi ...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jun 2020 01:32

OnePlus already has the expensive Q1 TV and Q1 Pro TV in its smart TV lineup. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus TV Series prices teased for three models: 32-inch smart TV could be ₹19,999 (US$264) or even ₹14,999 (US$198)

OnePlus has been teasing the prices in India for three models of its upcoming affordable smart TV series. The Chinese OEM has published three figures but has omitted a single crucial digit, leaving fans to guess at the prices. The...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Jun 2020 00:40

The 4G variant of the Redmi Note 9 uses an MTK Helio G85 processor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Updated | Rumored Redmi Note 9 5G smartphone specs include a Snapdragon 765G processor and 120 Hz display

Specifications for a possible 5G variant of the Redmi Note 9 smartphone have been shared on Chinese social media. It’s rumored the device will sport an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G and boast of a 120 Hz display. However, it’...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Jun 2020 23:07

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 has been renamed the Mi Smart Band 5 for international markets. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 price for Europe leaked: €39.99 (US$45) for the activity tracker without NFC

The alleged price for the Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 in Europe has allegedly leaked, and it is set at the competitive price of €39.99 (US$45). However, it appears that fans of the Xiaomi activity tracker in Europe will have to make do...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Jun 2020 21:36

The Huami Zepp E could be the introductory smartwatch in a Zepp lineup for Huami. (Image source: Gadgets & Wearables)

Huami Zepp E smartwatch images and details revealed in FCC filing - upcoming wearable for the sporty type

A Huami Zepp E smartwatch has been discovered in FCC filings. Some details about the sporty wearable and a couple of images were also unearthed. Zepp is a company that makes sports-related smart accessories and was acquired by Hua...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Jun 2020 20:43

A new leak hints at Android 10 for the Motorola Moto E6 Plus

A recent edition to the Moto E series of affordable smartphones exhibited several discrepancies in our review, not the least of which was launching with Android 9.0 (Pie) in 2019. However, a new Geekbench 5 listing suggests that t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jun 2020 19:58

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro. (Source: Slickdeals)

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro and P20 Pro are now receiving EMUI 10 across Europe; US model remains ignored

Huawei is now sending out the EMUI 10 update to P20 Pro and Mate 10 Pro around the world. The update is rolling out to owners in the UK, rest of Europe, and South America. This means that all Mate 10 Pro and P20 Pro models should ...

Ricci Rox, 27 Jun 2020 14:11

The Black Shark 4 may feature 100W fast charging (Image source: Xiaomi)

Snapdragon 875 gaming phones could feature ultra-fast 100W fast charging in Q1 2021: 0-100 percent in 17 minutes?

According to a tipster, upcoming Snapdragon 875-equipped phones may feature 100W fast charging technology. This would enable gaming phones like the purported Xiaomi Black Shark 4 to top up their batteries in just 17 minutes.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 27 Jun 2020 11:41

Details of the Xiaomi Redmi 9A surface: MediaTek Helio G25 set to power the US$100 Redmi 8A successor

Xiaomi's Redmi A series typically offers some of the best-selling smartphones in the world every year, and the company is set to launch the next device in the lineup. The Redmi 9A will succeed the Redmi 8A, and details of the phon...

Ricci Rox, 27 Jun 2020 09:25

The existence of a Realme Gamepad could indicate an upcoming Realme gaming smartphone. (Image source: @_the_tech_guy)

Realme Gamepad design patent leaked and it looks just like the OPPO C1 Gamepad

A design patent for a Realme Gamepad has been leaked. The patent reveals four images of the gamepad in different colors. Although Realme has the gaming-centric X50 Pro Player Edition smartphone in its lineup, it’s expected the OEM...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Jun 2020 22:56

The Xiaomi Mi TV Stick in a new render. (Image source: Xiaomi via Guizguide)

Mi Store Philippines leaks Xiaomi Mi Band 4C, Mi Smart Coffee Machine, Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic, and Mi TV Stick specifications and renders

The Mi Store Philippines has leaked multiple Xiaomi products before their official unveiling. The regional store has included specifications and renders of the Mi Band 4C, Mi Smart Coffee Machine, Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basi...

Alex Alderson, 26 Jun 2020 21:49

The Redmi Note 7 smartphone has been a best-seller for Xiaomi. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi announces 49-yuan (US$7) battery replacement service covering 21 smartphones including the Xiaomi Mi 9 and Redmi Note 7

Xiaomi is running a temporary battery replacement service for 21 Xiaomi and Redmi-branded smartphones. The program will operate from July 1 to July 7 and users will only have to pay 49 yuan (US$7) to take advantage of the scheme. ...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Jun 2020 21:35

MIUI 12 stable ROM graces the Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition along with the Mi 9 Explorer and Mi 10 Lite Youth Editions. (Image Source: Digit)

MIUI 12 brings Windows-like Sound Assistant; Mi 9 Explorer Edition, Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition, and Mi 10 Lite Youth Edition snag official MIUI 12 stable updates

Apart from the slew of additional features already on offer, MIUI 12 is also slated to get a nifty functionality that allows per-app volume control called Sound Assistant. Meanwhile, Chinese variants of the Mi 9 Transparent Editio...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Jun 2020 20:57

The Xiaomi Haylou LS01 comes with IP68 certification and a 210 mAh battery among other features. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Haylou LS01: A sub ~US$20 smartwatch with IP68 certification, 9 sports modes, 24 hours heart rate monitoring and up to 14 days battery life

The Xiaomi Haylou LS01 is a smartwatch with 9 sports modes, 24 hours heart rate monitoring and up to 14 days of battery life. The 1.3-inch smartwatch is also IP68 certified and is down to just CNY 119 (~US$16.81). The Xiaomi Haylo...

Alex Alderson, 26 Jun 2020 20:48

15 devices have received MIUI 12 so far. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 updates: List of devices that received Xiaomi's latest OS reaches 15

The list of devices that have received MIUI 12 has reached 15. A comprehensive list outlines which models have so far been upgraded to Xiaomi's latest OS, which continues to be based on Android 10, and on which branches of MIUI.

Alex Alderson, 26 Jun 2020 18:54

OnePlus Z/OnePlus Nord will come with six cameras in total

The OnePlus Nord will come with two selfie cameras

The OnePlus Z will reportedly ship with two selfie cameras featuring a 32MP sensor assisted by an 8MP wide-angle lens. An earlier leak suggested that the phone would come with a quad-camera setup at the rear. The device is slated ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 26 Jun 2020 14:53

Xiaomi is leaving the EU versions of the Redmi K20 and Mi 9T on MIUI 11 for the time being. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Some Xiaomi Redmi K20 and Mi 9T owners awake to an underwhelming update; Xiaomi delays EU stable MIUI 12 update for Redmi K20 Pro and Mi 9T Pro too

Some Xiaomi Redmi K20 and Mi 9T owners have awoken to a new update, but not quite the one for which many had hoped. Xiaomi has delayed the release of MIUI 12 for EU versions of the Redmi K20 Pro and Mi 9T Pro too, despite having r...

Alex Alderson, 26 Jun 2020 14:17

Xiaomi Mi A1 June 2020 update now available (Source: Own)

Xiaomi updates the Mi A1 with the June 2020 security patch

As usual, the latest software update for Xiaomi's Mi A1 comes with a few spam videos on YouTube that mention Android 10. Sadly, the patch comes on top of the old Android 9 core that will not get updated via the official channels. ...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Jun 2020 11:35

The 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max costs 19,999 yuan. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Sales of the 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max from Xiaomi continue to astound as 1,500 units are snapped up in under 11 hours

The 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max from Xiaomi is still pulling in massive sales for the Chinese OEM. It has now been announced that over 1,500 units of the Redmi Max 98 have been snapped up in 10 hours and 32 minutes. Redmi manager L...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Jun 2020 04:41

TCL has new Eyesafe-approved display panels. (Source: TCL)

TCL announces that its next generations of displays are officially certified for blue-light safety

TCL has confirmed that its upcoming display panels have attained an Eyesafe display certification for blue-light reduction and color performance. This standard has been developed to protect user eye health. They are applied to var...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jun 2020 20:20

The Mi Band 5 will be called the Mi Smart Band 5 globally. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Mi Smart Band 5: Xiaomi's global fitness tracker will support blood oxygen monitoring but NFC functionality may be missing

Xiaomi released the Mi Band 5 with NFC last month, but it has emerged that the global edition will not support the functionality. Called the Mi Smart Band 5, the fitness tracker will support blood oxygen monitoring thanks to the i...

Alex Alderson, 25 Jun 2020 18:18

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 remains without an OS update since its release last year. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 and Android 10 updates for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 may arrive simultaneously after the Dragon Boat Festival

The stable MIUI 12 update for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 may arrive after the Dragon Boat Festival, according to Piunikaweb. The initial MIUI 12 build may upgrade the Redmi Note 8 to Android 10, too.

Alex Alderson, 25 Jun 2020 18:15

The Huawei P10 and P10 Plus have received a new update against the odds. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei releases a surprisingly large update for the P10 and P10 Plus

The Huawei P10 and P10 Plus may not be eligible for EMUI 10 or EMUI 10.1, but they have just received a sizeable update. Based on Android 9.0 Pie, the new update includes several new features and is available to download now.

Alex Alderson, 25 Jun 2020 15:51

A mockup based on existing NORD marketing images. (Image source: XDA Developers)

The OnePlus Z may be called the OnePlus NORD 20s

OnePlus has teased that its next smartphone, which may have more cameras than the OnePlus 8, will be marketed under its recently-established NORD brand. However, there is evidence to suggest that the device will actually be called...

Alex Alderson, 25 Jun 2020 15:43

Realme has launched a new pair of TWS earbuds in India

Realme Buds Q TWS earbuds launched in India for INR 1,999

Realme has launched a new pair of affordable TWS earbuds in India. The Realme Buds Q has a 10mm driver, offers up to 20 hours of playback with the charging case, is rated IPX4 for dust and water resistance, and comes with a 119ms ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 25 Jun 2020 12:54

Realme X3 and Realme X3 SuperZoom are now available for purchase in India

Realme X3 and Realme X3 SuperZoom launched in India; prices start at INR 24,999

Realme has officially launched the Realme X3 and Realme X3 SuperZoom in India. Both phones come with a 6.6-inch 120Hz LCD panel, a 4,200mAh battery that can be charged at 30W, quad-rear cameras, dual-selfie cameras, and more. Pric...

Anil Satyanarayana, 25 Jun 2020 12:00

The Redmi Note 8 is finally set to receive Android 10. (Source: Xiaomi)

New updates arrive for the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T as Android 10 looms

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T are now receiving new updates. No, the updates don't bring Android 10 to the phones, but that isn't far away either as Xiaomi is expected to begin the Android 10 rollout after fixing the b...

Ricci Rox, 25 Jun 2020 00:16

The Redmi Smart TV Max 98 has an Amlogic T972 processor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max is a smash hit for Xiaomi as 1,000 units are sold in just under three-and-a-half minutes

Xiaomi has been celebrating the fact that 1,000 units of the massive 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max were sold in just 3 minutes and 28 seconds. It’s an incredible sales feat, especially when you consider the 19,999 yuan (US$2,825) pri...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Jun 2020 23:21

The Huawei Watch GT 2 currently costs from £159.99 (US$199). (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Mate Watch running on Harmony OS rumored to be launching alongside the Huawei Mate 40 series in October

It has been rumored that Huawei is planning on releasing a Mate Watch at the same time as the expected Huawei Mate 40 smartphone series. According to a leaker, the Huawei Mate Watch will operate with Harmony OS (known as HongMeng ...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Jun 2020 21:59

The Xiaomi Mi 10 is available in black, blue, and peach gold. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 smartphones get a temporary price cut of up to 300 yuan (US$42) during the Dragon Boat Festival

Xiaomi has been slashing the price of its Mi 10 flagship smartphone again as a special Dragon Boat Festival offer. Three RAM + storage variants have been reduced during the holiday period, by 200-300 yuan depending on the model (U...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Jun 2020 20:58

Over 100 themes can be used on the Xiaomi Mi Band 5. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 BIS certification signals upcoming India launch - optimistic price speculation of ₹2,499 (US$33) offered

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 activity tracker has been spotted in Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification, leading to speculation that the popular wearable will soon be launched in India. Although no concrete prices have been given...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Jun 2020 20:12

The global and Indian variants of the Xiaomi Redmi K20 and Mi 9T have now received MIUI 12 too. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12 stable update arrives for the global and Indian versions of the Xiaomi Redmi K20 and Mi 9T

The first stable MIUI 12 update has been released for the global and Indian versions of the Xiaomi Redmi K20 and Mi 9T. The updates, which are arriving as OTA downloads, introduce a host of changes for the devices and follow the i...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jun 2020 19:57

The Honor 9A retails for £149.99 or €149.90. (Image source: Honor)

Honor 9A launched: Budget smartphone launching in the UK and Europe on July 1

The Honor 9A is making its way to the UK and the Eurozone on July 1. The device, which features a 5,000 mAh battery and a 6.53-inch display, will retail for £149.99 and €149.90.

Alex Alderson, 24 Jun 2020 19:18

The Powkiddy V90 is naked in its influences. (Image source: Powkiddy via Retro Dodo)

Powkiddy V90: A compact retro handheld games console with up to four hours battery life

The Powkiddy V90 is another handheld retro games console. Styled on the Game Boy Advance SP, the Powkiddy V90 is available in red or yellow for US$39.99. The device comes with a 1,040 mAh battery, a USB Type-C port and a 3.0-inch ...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jun 2020 19:12

The Redmi K40 will likely be released in July

Redmi K40 tipped for a July launch; will feature a MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC, 144Hz screen, and more

Prolific leaker Digital Chat Station states that Xiaomi is expected to release a phone powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 1000+ SoC in July. It is very likely the Redmi K40, as earlier leaks speculated that it would come with a Media...

Anil Satyanarayana, 24 Jun 2020 16:56

The OnePlus Z/Nord is coming. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Z/Nord: US market set to get the short end of the stick again

OnePlus has confirmed the imminent launch of its upcoming mid-range phone. The phone is expected to be the OnePlus Z or OnePlus Nord, and will be a spiritual successor to the OnePlus X. Sadly, though, a US release looks to be in d...

Column by Ricci Rox, 24 Jun 2020 15:31

Mobvoi TicWatch C2+ Wear OS smartwatch Platinum version (Source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi TicWatch C2+ now available with a 10% introductory discount, GPS support and 1 GB RAM in tow

With a full retail price of US$210, the Wear OS-driven TicWatch C2+ comes with 1 GB of memory, GPS support, 4 GB of internal storage, but uses the rather old Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100. This smartwatch sports Google Pay support...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Jun 2020 15:21

The Android 10 upgrade for the Mi A2 Lite was not a smooth one. (Image source: Geekyranjit)

Xiaomi releases a new update Mi A2 Lite targetting at reducing system lag and increasing system stability

Xiaomi has issued a new update for the Mi A2 Lite. Called V11.0.7.0.QDLMIXM, the new Android 10 promises to reduce system lag and increase system stability for the Android One handset. The update is rolling out now as an OTA and c...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jun 2020 14:27

Chuwi LarkBox mini PC Indiegogo campaign is finally live at $155 USD and set for an August launch window (Source: Chuwi)

Lemon-sized Chuwi LarkBox 4K mini PC is finally live at $155 USD and set for an August launch window

Early bird backers can get the super-small HTPC for $149 instead. The LarkBox is notable for its lemon-sized dimensions, Celeron J4115 CPU, and wide array of ports.

Allen Ngo, 24 Jun 2020 00:42

The Redmi Note 7 finally receives its first taste of Android 10. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Redmi Note 7 is now receiving the stable Android 10 update

Rejoice, Redmi Note 7 owners, Android 10 is here for you. Xiaomi has begun rolling out the Android 10 update to the Redmi Note 7 in China, with the build number "MIUI 11.0.2.0.QFQCNXM". A global rollout is expected in the coming w...

Ricci Rox, 24 Jun 2020 00:29

The new Realme XT smartphone exploded while being charged. (Image source: 91Mobiles/Roshan Singh)

Brand-new Realme XT smartphone goes up in flames but Realme attributes it to "external force"

A brand-new Realme XT smartphone has gone up in flames during charging, leaving the owner with a charred husk of a device. However, Realme believes the phone exploded “due to external force” whereas the user is insistent that the ...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jun 2020 20:42

The Mi 10 series may have a whole new flagship soon. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro+ could launch in August 2020

The eminent Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station has dropped a number of hints as to the launch schedules of what could be the next flagships from Xiaomi and Redmi. The latter may have the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC and is thought ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jun 2020 19:02

MIUI 12 has now reached the global versions of the Redmi K20 Pro and Mi 9T Pro. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Global stable MIUI 12 update lands for the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro and Mi 9T Pro; MIUI 12 update for the Mi 9 arrives in Europe too

Xiaomi has extended the rollout of MIUI 12 for the Redmi K20 Pro, Mi 9T Pro and Mi 9 following the release of the OS update in China. MIUI 12 is now available for the global versions of the Redmi K20 Pro and Mi 9T Pro, along with ...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jun 2020 18:08

Realme’s oddly familiar 1+4+N marketing strategy graphic (Image source: Android Authority)

Realme’s 1+4+N strategy is a near-carbon copy of Huawei’s 1+8+N, even comes with the almost identical presentation graphics

In an amusing gaffe at a business presentation, Realme appears to have lifted Huawei’s 1+8+N marketing strategy word for word. Its 1+4+N strategy even features almost the exact same presentation graphics.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 23 Jun 2020 17:40

One of Huawei's new phone designs. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Future Huawei phones could have under-display selfie cameras and no physical buttons

Huawei has patented what could be its next-gen mobile-device form-factors. Not only do they have no discernible front-facing cameras, their side-buttons are replaced with what appear to be parts of a flexible display instead. Thes...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jun 2020 17:37

The OnePlus Z now has a dedicated Instagram account

OnePlus Z gets a dedicated Instagram account; July 10th release date teased

OnePlus is all set to release the affordable OnePlus Z smartphone on July 10th. The information comes via a couple of teasers posted on the phone's newly-created Instagram page. The phone will reportedly be 5G-ready, come with a q...

Anil Satyanarayana, 23 Jun 2020 16:29

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 will launch in China with up to 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi teases Redmi 9 with 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage and a new eye-catching Pink colourway ahead of June 24 launch

Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be launching the Redmi 9 in China tomorrow. The device, which is already available to purchase in other markets like Spain, will be available to order from 10:00 CST (UTC+08:00). The Chinese editi...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jun 2020 16:15