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Android 10 update begins rolling out to the Redmi 7A

While the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 8 phones remain stuck on Android Pie, Xiaomi is already sending out a stable Android 10 build to owners of the cheaper Redmi 7A in China. The update is a 1.7 GB download and doubles up as the ...

Ricci Rox, 05 Jun 2020 22:20

The Moto G Fast and E 2020 are now officially on the US market

Motorola has just released the new Moto G Fast to the US market. This Android 10 phone has 3GB of RAM, the Snapdragon 665 SoC and triple rear cameras. It is joined by the latest addition to the Moto E series, which has 2GB of RAM ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jun 2020 21:34

Meet Xiaomi's take on this form-factor. (Source: Huawei)

Xiaomi allegedly patents what looks like a Mate Xs clone

Xiaomi has reportedly patented a phone with an outward-folding display which leaves its I/O contained within a strip down 1 side of this device. If that concept sounds familiar, it is because this form-factor has already been debu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jun 2020 20:20

The Redmi 9 smartphone from Xiaomi could end up being a budget champion. (Image source: Gizmochina)

New Redmi 9 alleged prices are ridiculously cheap for a smartphone with a quad-camera setup and 8-core MediaTek Helio G80 SoC

New supposed prices for the upcoming Redmi 9 smartphone have been published, and they are very affordable. It is claimed that the cheapest Redmi 9, with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage, will cost just US$139.99. That’s for a 6.53-inch ...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Jun 2020 19:35

OPPO Reno4 and Reno4 Pro launched: Snapdragon 765G, 65W fast-charging, and a 90 Hz OLED display

OPPO has now launched its latest set of sub-premium smartphone: the OPPO Reno4 and Reno4 Pro. The Reno4 starts at just over US$400 and delivers a Snapdragon 765G, five cameras in total, and 65 W charging. The Reno4 Pro is the star...

Ricci Rox, 05 Jun 2020 16:04

Red Magic announces a charity tie-in for its latest pre-order event. (Source: Red Magic)

Nubia releases a new color SKU of the Red Magic 5G for international pre-orders

When the latest iteration of the Red Magic gaming phone launched globally, there were only 2 of its 3 SKUs available: the 8GB RAM Eclipse Black and 12GB Pulse. Now, they have been joined by the 8GB Hot Rod variant. The brand has a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jun 2020 23:40

Here's our first look at the Redmi 9 (image via Weibo)

Leaked Redmi 9 image showcases the phone's quad-camera setup; will likely be released on June 25th

More details have emerged about Redmi's upcoming budget Redmi 9 smartphone. The device will feature a quad-camera setup at the rear, a 5,000mAh battery which can be charged at 18W, a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC, and up to 4GB of RAM an...

Anil Satyanarayana, 04 Jun 2020 15:33

The Vivo X50 series was allegedly part of a "controlled leak" effort (Image source: Vivo)

Leakgate: Tipster excoriates Vivo for "ghosting" him on a Vivo X50 "controlled leak": are companies in on smartphone leaks and tipoffs?

In a startling Twitter revelation, tipster @evleaks claims that Vivo India planned a "controlled leak" exercise with him, involving the Vivo X50 series, but eventually "ghosted" him instead. This raises serious questions about whe...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 04 Jun 2020 08:32

The Xiaomi Mi 10 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 smartphone receives official price cut of 300 yuan (US$42)

Xiaomi has posted a cryptic message on Weibo in regard to the Xiaomi Mi 10 smartphone. The message was in the form of a complex-looking equation, which when solved revealed that the flagship device had been reduced by 300 yuan (US...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Jun 2020 04:06

The Lenovo Legion phone may look like this. (Source: GizmoChina)

The Lenovo Legion phone may have surfaced on 3C and Geekbench

The first phone from Lenovo's gaming brand Legion may be getting close to launch. A device with what is thought to be its model number has reportedly been certified with the regulator 3C. The same number has also posted results on...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jun 2020 22:56

The Xiaomi CAS could end up being part of the Xiaomi Mi CC10 lineup. (Image source: Xiaomishka.ru)

Mysterious Xiaomi CAS smartphone rumored to be packing a 108 MP main camera, 12x optical zoom, 120x digital zoom, and alleged Snapdragon 775G chipset

Details of a mysterious Xiaomi CAS smartphone have started emerging, and it seems the device will be fitted with a 108 MP main camera and offer users the chance to enjoy 12x optical zoom and a whopping 120x digital zoom. It’s been...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Jun 2020 19:19

Over 30 Huawei and Honor phones are eligible to receive the EMUI 10.1 update

Huawei updates the list of devices eligible for the EMUI 10.1 update

According to Huawei's updated roadmap, a total of 36 devices are eligible to receive the EMUI 10.1 update. It includes both Huawei and Honor smartphones, of which the latter will get the update in the form of Magic UI 3.1. The sof...

Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Jun 2020 17:58

The Honor Play4 Pro is now up for pre-order. (Source: Honor)

Honor Play4 series: new 8GB Kirin 990 5G and Dimensity 800 phones starting at ~US$280

Honor has launched the Play4 and 4 Pro today (June 3, 2020) in China. The latter does indeed rock the premium Kirin 990 5G chipset, in line with previous leaks - and for only around US$400, too. Those looking for something fresher...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jun 2020 14:09

Caught red-handed: Chuwi fakes laptop product images to look thinner than they actually are (Image source: Chuwi)

Caught red-handed: Chuwi fakes laptop product images to look thinner and sexier than they really are

At the very least, the manufacturer should have a disclaimer saying that the renders — which are currently being used to advertise the laptop — may not represent the laptop fully.

Allen Ngo, 03 Jun 2020 08:32

Timex and Amazfit/Huami team up for the Metropolitan R smartwatch. (Image source: Digital Times/Engadget)

Timex Metropolitan smartwatch: Timex teams up with Huami to create an elegant Amazfit-inspired wearable for US$179

Timex and Xiaomi subsidiary Huami have seemingly teamed up to create the Timex Metropolitan R and Timex Metropolitan S smartwatches. The Timex Metropolitan smartwatches, which are clearly inspired by Huami Amazfit devices, are pri...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Jun 2020 22:23

Realme's new X3 SuperZoom campaign. (Source: Realme Indonesia)

The Realme X3 SuperZoom will launch in Indonesia, and also possibly India, soon

Realme Indonesia has announced that its latest premium phone, the X3 SuperZoom, will arrive in this market on June 16, 2020. Meanwhile, other leaks suggest that this device is also headed to India, perhaps with some additional var...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jun 2020 21:52

The Poco F2 Pro does not start at €499. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Poco F2 Pro: Xiaomi may have been misleading customers with its "flagship killer pricing"

Xiaomi fans may have had a rude awakening when purchasing the Poco F2 Pro on Mi.com. Proudly announced for the "flagship killer price" of €499, it turns out that Xiaomi never intended to sell the Poco F2 Pro for that price at all....

Alex Alderson, 02 Jun 2020 21:08

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 NFC version will be available to buy from June 16. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Band 4 NFC version starts appearing in markets outside of China priced at 3,990 Russian rubles (US$58)

Xiaomi has started offering the Mi Band 4 NFC version outside of its domestic market. The wearable is currently listed on the Mi store for Russia and is priced at 3,990 Russian rubles (US$58). The Chinese company is expected to ro...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Jun 2020 21:02

The Kirin 985 5G chipset is based on a 7nm manufacturing process. (Image source: Honor)

Kirin 820 and Kirin 985 smartphones storm the latest AnTuTu midrange device chart but it's still the Dimensity 1000L in the OPPO Reno3 5G that commands

The Kirin 820 and Kirin 985 chips from Huawei have stormed into the AnTuTu best-performing midrange smartphone chart for May, with five out of the 10 smartphones listed featuring one of these Kirin SoCs. However, the MediaTek Dime...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Jun 2020 20:21

EMUI 10.1 will be available in Europe soon

EMUI 10.1 roadmap for Europe revealed; rollout to start in June

The EMUI 10.1 and Magic UI 3.1 update is expected to arrive in Europe starting June. The Huawei P30 and P30 Pro will receive it first in June, followed by Mate 20, Mate 20 X, Huawei Nova 5T and Mate 20 Pro, which will get the soft...

Anil Satyanarayana, 02 Jun 2020 20:05

The OnePlus 8 Pro costs from US$899. (Image source: OnePlus)

OPPO Find X2 Pro leads BBK Electronics-dominated AnTuTu flagship smartphone chart as the OnePlus 8 Pro makes its first appearance

AnTuTu has revealed its fastest flagship smartphone chart for May and there are three OPPO devices in the top four positions, headed by the OPPO Find X2 Pro. The new OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone has found a place in the BBK Electronic...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Jun 2020 19:43

OnePlus Z hits Geekbench with a Snapdragon 765G and 12 GB of RAM. (Image source: @OnLeaks & @91Mobiles)

OnePlus Z hits Geekbench with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G and 12 GB of RAM

A possible OnePlus Z has appeared on Geekbench, complete with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset and 12 GB of RAM. OnePlus is expected to launch the OnePlus Z next month for around US$500.

Alex Alderson, 02 Jun 2020 15:00

Vivo shipped 24.8 million phones in the first quarter of 2020: new research

Based on a new report released by the International Data Corporation (IDC), Vivo now claims it is the #5 smartphone OEM in terms of market share and shipment volumes. It attributes this success to recent launches such as the S1 Pr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jun 2020 14:10

MIUI 12 update arrives for the Mi 9 following Redmi K20 and Mi 9T rollouts

Xiaomi's MIUI 12 rollout continues. The Redmi K20 and Mi 9T received the MIUI 12 update last week, and the Mi 9 is next in line. Mi 9 owners in Europe are now receiving the beta stable MIUI 12 update with the software version numb...

Ricci Rox, 02 Jun 2020 14:08

One of Huawei's new patents. (Source: CNIPA via LetsGoDigital)

Huawei patents what look like flagship phones with under-display cameras

Selfie cameras that can hide under display panels are probably the natural evolution of the current punch-hole trend in smartphones. Huawei has reportedly filed patents for devices with this technology. Their similarity to the cur...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jun 2020 13:17

Vivo TWS Neo is the Chinese OEM's latest wireless audio product

Vivo TWS Neo earphones launched with 14.2mm drivers, aptX Adaptive support, Bluetooth 5.2, and more

Vivo has unveiled its latest wireless audio product for the Chinese market. The Vivo TWS Neo supports Qualcomm's aptX Adaptive codec, Bluetooth 5.2, and even has a low-latency mode for gaming. The earphones retail at CNY 499($70) ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 02 Jun 2020 11:41

The TicWatch Pro has been updated for 2020. (Source: Mobvoi)

Deal | Mobvoi partners with PayPal to offer 10% off any product in its online store

Mobvoi is a wearable and smart-thing OEM that makes the WearOS-powered TicWatch series. It has announced that customers who order from its own web-store using PayPal will get a 10% discount. This, for example, would bring the pric...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jun 2020 21:34

The new Xiaomi Type-C 65 W PD fast charger has a foldable pin. (Image source: JD.com)

Xiaomi's new Type-C 65 W PD fast charger will fully charge a MacBook Pro 13 in under two hours and costs just 99 yuan (US$14)

Xiaomi has released a new USB Type-C 65 W PD fast charger that can be used with a diverse range of products from the Dell XPS 15 through the Nintendo Switch to the Redmi K20 Pro. Xiaomi claims the 99 yuan (US$14) product can fully...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Jun 2020 19:22

Nokia is working on a low-cost 5G phone powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 800 chip

A MediaTek Dimensity 800 powered Nokia mid-ranger is reportedly in the works

Nokia is reportedly working on a 5G-ready smartphone that is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 800 series of chips. However, the mystery device will only be unveiled by Q1 2021. In the meanwhile, Nokia has other 5G phones in the pip...

Anil Satyanarayana, 01 Jun 2020 17:53

The OPPO Reno4 series may look like this. (Source: Weibo)

OPPO sets a launch date for the Reno4 series as a possible 12GB variant leaks onto Geekbench

OPPO has announced that the Reno4 series of smartphones will launch on June 5, 2020. This line is currently thought to have vanilla and Pro variants. One of them may have found its way onto Geekbench 5, which reveals it may have 1...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jun 2020 17:34

The ZTE Axon 11 SE 5G delivers 5G connectivity at under US$300 (Image source: Gizchina)

ZTE launches its cheapest 5G smartphone yet, the ZTE Axon 11 SE 5G: Mediatek Dimensity 800, 48MP primary shooter, and a 4000 mAh battery at US$280

ZTE just launched the ZTE Axon 11 SE 5G, its cheapest 5G smartphone yet at US$280. The budget device features the Mediatek Dimensity 800 SoC, along with a triple camera setup and a hefty 4000 mAh fast charging battery.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 01 Jun 2020 13:39

The Vivo X50 Pro+ features a Snapdragon 865 SoC.(Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X50 Pro+ launched: a new camera flagship in the making?

Surprise, surprise. Vivo has announced a Pro+ edition of the X50, just as Huawei did with its P40 series. Featuring a Snapdragon 865, a new 50 MP camera sensor, and Google services, will the Vivo X50 Pro+ be the P30 Pro successor ...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jun 2020 13:31

The Honor Play 4 purportedly offers an innovative temperature measuring feature (Image source: Gizchina)

The Kirin 990 and Dimensity 800-powered Honor Play 4 series will feature a contactless, infrared body temperature scanner, potentially aiding COVID-19 detection efforts

The US$420 Honor Play 4 Pro will feature a contactless, infrared body temperature scanner. The technology, which works like a forehead gun thermometer, should help in COVID-19 detection efforts. The series will likely include a Pr...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 01 Jun 2020 13:28

Xiaomi will launch its laptops in India on June 11th

Update | Redmibook 13 slated for a June 11th launch in India

Xiaomi will reportedly unveil its first-ever laptop for the Indian market on June 11th. It is rumored to be a rebranded Redmibook 13 model featuring 10th generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors. The entry-level model will likel...

Anil Satyanarayana, 01 Jun 2020 13:07

Huawei may have reserved the best displays for the P40 Pro Plus; pre-orders begin in China

The biggest difference between the Huawei P40 Pro and the more expensive P40 Pro Plus are the phones' telephoto lenses, as the P40 Pro Plus offers a 10x zoom lens versus the P40 Pro's 5x zoom. Apparently, though, there's also anot...

Ricci Rox, 01 Jun 2020 10:40

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro. (Source: Slickdeals)

EMUI 10 update for the Huawei Mate 10 Pro and P20 Pro set to hit Europe soon

Huawei is finally delivering the EMUI 10 update to the Mate 10 Pro, P20 Pro, Mate 10, and P20. While the rollout is pegged as a "global" one, it's a bit misleading, as European models remain on EMUI 9.1. That is expected to change...

Ricci Rox, 01 Jun 2020 09:42

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 will support Amazon's Alexa AI assistant. (Image source: Gizchina)

Xiaomi Mi Band 5: Official launch date and release date revealed and new renders posted

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 is definitely coming soon thanks to details revealed by Xiaomi on the Chinese social media site Weibo. The company will be officially announcing the Mi Band 5 on June 11, and it will later be released for sale...

Daniel R Deakin, 31 May 2020 21:37

Huawei has confirmed that up to 13 devices are now eligible for EMUI 10.1. (Image source: Huawei via ITHome)

Huawei confirms that up to 13 devices are now eligible for EMUI 10.1

Huawei has confirmed that a host of its devices are now eligible to be upgraded to EMUI 10.1. The same applies to several Honor devices, too. Huawei's latest OS introduces several changes and is called Magic UI 3.1 for Honor smart...

Alex Alderson, 31 May 2020 18:55

The Huawei P30 and P30 Pro have started receiving EMUI 10.1 in Europe. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Huawei begins the global rollout of EMUI 10.1 for the P30 and P30 Pro

Owners of Huawei's last Google-certified flagships have started receiving EMUI 10.1, putting the P30 and P30 Pro on software parity with the P40 series. The OS update brings plenty of small improvements and also upgrades the two d...

Alex Alderson, 31 May 2020 17:51

The Vivo iQOO 3 is currently the cheapest Snapdragon 865 device on the Indian market (Image source: Flipkart)

Cheapest Snapdragon 865 phone in India: Vivo iQOO 3 gets discounted to just US$423, 25 percent cheaper than OnePlus 8

A special discount offer makes the Vivo iQOO 3 the cheapest Snapdragon 865 phone available on the Indian market right now. Undercutting the OnePlus 8 by 25 percent, the discounted iQOO 3 offers remarkable value for money with an 8...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 31 May 2020 09:56

GTA 5 clearly runs at a playable rate on the GPD Win Max. (Image source: GPD)

GTA 5 runs as slick as a whistle on the GPD Win Max as Indiegogo total for the new handheld game console tops US$2 million

The GPD Win Max handheld game console has already managed to attract over US$2 million in funding on Indiegogo and there is still 32 days of its crowdfunding campaign left. But when you see how well games like GTA 5 run on the min...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 May 2020 22:43

The Lenovo Smart Clock with Google Assistant is currently less than half price at Best Buy. (Image source: Best Buy)

Deal | Lenovo Smart Clock: Pick up the smart home device with Google Assistant for less than half price

The Lenovo Smart Clock is currently on offer at Best Buy. The useful smart home device is usually priced at US$79.99, but it has been reduced by US$40 at the moment, bringing the price down to a very tempting US$39.99. The Lenovo ...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 May 2020 21:20

The alleged ZTE tri-fold patent. (Source: PriceBaba)

ZTE reportedly patents a tri-folding tablet

The smartphone OEM ZTE has reportedly filed a patent with the Chinese National Intellectual Property Office (CNIPA) for a tablet-like device with a screen that can bend at 2 points to collapse into more of a phone form factor. It ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 May 2020 19:57

New update arrives for the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T; still no Android 10

While the Redmi Note 8 Pro received the Android 10 update months ago, the regular Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8T remain stuck on Android Pie, albeit on MIUI 11. A new update is now been sent out to the two phones, but also doesn't...

Ricci Rox, 30 May 2020 09:54

There will be no more McLaren themed phones from OnePlus

McLaren confirms that it is no longer working with OnePlus

McLaren has just acknowledged that its partnership with OnePlus has ended. The company doesn't explicitly state why the nearly two-year-old endeavor came to an end and hopes that it can work with OnePlus in the future. OnePlus sti...

Anil Satyanarayana, 29 May 2020 20:23

The Motorola One Vision Plus apparently looks like this. (Source: Google)

A new leak may spill the Motorola One Fusion Plus' internal specs

Motorola may launch a phone called the One Fusion Plus soon. Its existing leak appears to show that it will, unlike its immediate predecessor, have a display with a waterdrop-style notch. Now, it seems to have surfaced on Geekbenc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 May 2020 19:53

OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro get new OxygenOS update

OxygenOS 10.3.3 brings 960fps video recording, lens stain detection, and more to the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro

OnePlus has released the OxygenOS 10.3.3 update for OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro. The update lets users record slow-motion videos at 960fps, adds a 'lens smudge detection' feature to the camera app, and more. It is rolling out in...

Anil Satyanarayana, 29 May 2020 14:22

Does OPPO want to be the new Huawei? (Source: OPPO)

OPPO may be closer than ever to having its own Kirin-esque series of chips

According to a new report, the mobile device OEM OPPO is making progress with its dream of constructing a team to rival Huawei's HiSilicon division. This would enable it to build its own in-house chipsets, as this company and Sams...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 May 2020 13:38

EMUI 10.1 is yet to reach many markets. (Image source: Gadgets Now)

Honor View30 and Honor View30 Pro 5G grab Magic UI 3.1 updates as Mate 20 Pro receives new EMUI 10.1 build

The Honor View30 and View30 Pro 5G have grabbed new updates, as has the Mate 20 Pro. Running Magic UI 3.1 and EMUI 10.1 respectively, the updates will arrive as OTAs.

Alex Alderson, 29 May 2020 13:11

Xiaomi is finally bringing its laptops to India

Xiaomi India teases laptop release; Mi Notebook and Redmibook likely to go on sale soon

Xiaomi will soon unveil some new laptops in India, according to a teaser posted by the company's Twitter handle. We can expect to see a range of Mi Notebooks and Redmibooks on the marketplace soon.

Anil Satyanarayana, 29 May 2020 11:47