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The Redmi Note 10 is expected to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 820 SoC and OLED panel. (Image source: TENAA/@xiaomishka)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 specs and images revealed - Lu Weibing's "super performance, unexpected" cheap 5G smartphone with MediaTek Dimensity 820 SoC

Specifications and images of the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 smartphone have been released. It appears the hopefully affordable 5G smartphone will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 820 SoC and will feature a 6.57-inch OLED disp...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 May 2020 12:58

Huami is going to launch the Amazfit Ares rugged smartwatch on May 19. (Image source: Huami/Weibo)

The Amazfit Ares sporty smartwatch from Huami will be launched on May 19

Huami has been teasing a new product on the Chinese social network Weibo in the form of a sporty smartwatch. The somewhat rugged-looking Amazfit Ares is scheduled to be launched on May 19 and offers a host of features for smartwat...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 May 2020 11:36

An official poster for the X10. (Source: Honor)

The Honor X10 is confirmed to come with a 90Hz screen

The Honor X10 is an upcoming Kirin 820 phone that is thought to be particularly cost-effective despite its 5G status. The OEM has officially announced that it will sweeten this putative detail with a 90 hertz (90Hz) refresh rate f...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 May 2020 23:31

The Mi Band 5 will probably be another cheap Xiaomi wearable. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 confirmed to be arriving in 2H20

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 has been confirmed to be arriving in 2H20, Gizchina reports. Confirmed by Hung Wang, CEO of Huami, the Mi Band 5 is thought to have a larger display than its predecessor.

Alex Alderson, 14 May 2020 22:42

The Mate 30 Pro also lacked Google support. (Source: Expert Reviews)

Huawei Mate 40 Pro to ship without Google Services as Trump extends trade ban

The Mate 30 Pro was Huawei's first flagship to be released without Google Services support, and it seems that will continue with the upcoming Mate 40 Pro, as President Trump has now extended the trade ban by an extra year.

Ricci Rox, 14 May 2020 22:19

Amazon launches new Fire HD 8

Amazon has updated the Fire HD 8 with a faster CPU and a bit more RAM. The tablet starts at US$90 for a model with 2 GB of RAM and $110 for a model with 3 GB of RAM. Both variants use a quad-core MediaTek MT8168 at 2 GHz and the s...

Sam Medley, 14 May 2020 19:16

An official Vivo X50 teaser. (Source: Vivo)

Rumor | The new Vivo X50 series will be powered by the Snapdragon 768G SoC

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G is a new 5G mobile processor that has to date appeared in only 1 phone: the Redmi K30 Racing Edition. However, new leaks suggest Vivo is preparing alternatives in the form of the X50 and X50 Pro. They ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 May 2020 19:08

The Xiaomi Mi 10 series could be getting yet another addition to it later this year. (Image source: Lowyat/edited)

Rumor | Xiaomi Mi Mix 2020 or Mi 10S Pro to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 and 144 MP camera

Some more rumored information about a potential Xiaomi Mi Mix 2020 smartphone has been shared online. It seems the device could be fitted with Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon 865 SoC and boast of a 144 MP main camera. However, it h...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 May 2020 12:29

Xiaomi has seen plenty of growth under Lei Jun's leadership. (Source: Bloomberg)

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun reportedly sniped using an iPhone, faces criticism from other users

Going by reports floating around, CEO of Xiaomi, Lei Jun, has been caught using an iPhone on social media. The fact that this is news in the first place is a tad amusing, but it does play right into the joke of Xiaomi aping everyt...

Ricci Rox, 14 May 2020 10:08

The Find X2s are coming to India. (Source: Amazon.in)

Find X2: OPPO is bringing these "true flagships" to the Indian market soon

OPPO's Indian division has announced that this OEM's most premium 2020 phones are launching in this country. This series is now being teased via Amazon.in, although a start date for its orders has yet to be revealed.

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 May 2020 23:48

The Redmi Note 8 Pro still impresses. (Source: AndroidPit)

Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Redmi Note 8 Pro: Which phone offers better performance?

Redmi Note 8 Pro or Redmi Note 9 Pro? MediaTek versus Qualcomm? Xiaomi's current and last-gen mid-range offerings of choice put up impressive numbers but how do they compare to each other? Well, things aren't quite as clear-cut as...

Ricci Rox, 13 May 2020 21:12

OnePlus has confirmed that a software update has downgraded some OnePlus 8 Pro handsets to DRM Widevine L3. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 8 Pro DRM Widevine L3 issue confirmed by OnePlus

Some OnePlus 8 Pro handsets have been downgraded to DRM Widevine L3 by a recent OxygenOS update. There is no fix in sight despite being confirmed by OnePlus and fans have been voicing their dissatisfaction about it.

Alex Alderson, 13 May 2020 19:42

OnePlus 8 Pro's color filter lens can see through some objects

OnePlus 8 Pro's Color Filter lens can see through some plastic objects

Some diligent users on Twitter and Reddit discovered that the OnePlus 8 Pro's camera could see through some thin plastic objects. One simply needs to navigate to the camera app and switch the 'Photochrom' mode on for the magic to ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 13 May 2020 19:19

Realme announces a bumper product launch set for May 25, 2020

Realme has let it be known that it is to launch up to 8 new devices or accessories on May 25, 2020. Therefore, speculation is now rife that this event may debut the rumored X3 series. One of them is also now thought to be a gaming...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 May 2020 18:57

Some figures from the new study. (Source: CAIST via MyDrivers)

The market for phones in China regained some sense of normalcy in April 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has been linked to the depression of the mobile-device market worldwide over the first quarter of 2020 (1Q2020). However, new official figures from China show that this sector of the same had recovered to a d...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 May 2020 18:22

The Redmi 8 may finally get a successor. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi 9: a new FCC approval may put this budget phone closer to launch

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reportedly certified a new phone from the Xiaomi brand Redmi. This device, with its standard connectivity and 10 watt (W) charging, is currently thought to be called the 9 on its lau...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 May 2020 13:53

The Vivo Y-series may be getting a new member soon. (Source: Vivo)

Rumor | Vivo is using a brand-new 5G Exynos processor in one of its upcoming phones

The "vivo V2002A" is a new device that has landed on Geekbench purporting to run on the Exynos 880 SoC. This heretofore-unknown chipset has 8 cores and has conferred mid-range scores on this apparently upcoming phone. Its model nu...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 May 2020 13:23

iQOO Z1 managed to net an impressive AnTuTu score

MediaTek's latest Dimensity 1000+ chip nets a score of 530,000 on AnTuTu

iQOO's upcoming iQOO Z1 managed to get a score of 530,000 on AnTuTu. The phone is powered by MediaTek's newest Dimensity 1000+ SoC, and is expected to launch on May 17th.

Anil Satyanarayana, 13 May 2020 11:41

MediaTek's Dimensity series offers excellent performance. (Source: MediaTek)

Huawei Enjoy 20 Plus set to debut with the vaunted MediaTek Dimensity 800 onboard

Huawei is set to launch its next mid-range phone, in the form of the Enjoy 20 Plus. The Huawei Enjoy 20 Plus will pack in a total of five cameras, but the real star of the show will be the MediaTek Dimensity 800, a 5G-capable 7nm ...

Ricci Rox, 13 May 2020 10:31

Motorola Edge+ users will receive updates till 2022

Motorola Edge+ guaranteed to receive at least two major software updates

Motorola has confirmed that the Motorola Edge+ will receive two major software upgrades. The phone was initially promised only one update, much to the annoyance of everyone. Since the device launched with Android 10, it is guarant...

Anil Satyanarayana, 13 May 2020 01:29

Honor X10 price leaks, starts at ¥2,299

The Honor X10, an upcoming budget phone from the Huawei sub-brand, may start at less than ¥2,300 (~$325). That would make it one of the cheapest 5G-compatible phones on the market, thanks to its HiSilicon Kirin 820 5G. However, th...

Sam Medley, 12 May 2020 21:28

A new leak points to a Plus variant for the Motorola One Vision

The Motorola One Vision launched as this OEM's first smartphone with a punch-hole display. Now, it seems it is getting a new variant. Known as the Plus, it has the same size screen as the original, but may not be the same on the i...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 May 2020 18:44

The Vivo V19 is to be released soon. (Source: Amazon.in)

Vivo launches the V19 in India

The OEM Vivo has announced a new smartphone, the V19, for its Indian customers. This Snapdragon 712-powered device has a 6.44-inch FHD+ display with dual punch-hole cameras. It starts at the equivalent of ~US$370 (INR 27,990), and...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 May 2020 17:30

The Huawei Health app no longer works unless HMS 4.0.0 or later is installed. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei wearables will no longer work unless you download HMS via the AppGallery instead of the Google Play Store, and people aren't happy about it

Huawei wearables will no longer work unless you download HMS via the AppGallery instead of the Google Play Store. Unintentional or not, people are unhappy about it.

Alex Alderson, 12 May 2020 16:56

The highly-anticipated Poco F2 Pro is finally here

Poco F2 Pro launched with Snapdragon 865, motorized selfie camera, headphone jack, and a €499 price tag

Poco finally lifted the veil off the Poco F2 Pro. It is a rebranded Redmi K30 Pro that comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, a quad-camera array at the back, a pop-up selfie camera, 4,700mAh battery, and more. Prices start at ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 12 May 2020 16:38

The new "OPPO Reno 4" image. (Source: Weibo)

The OPPO Reno 4 may look a lot like the LG Velvet: new leak

The OPPO Reno3 series was among the first to introduce new Snapdragon and MediaTek 5G SoCs to the market in 2020. Now, a new leak from IceUniverse may show that at least 1 of its successors is in the works. It consists of an image...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 May 2020 14:18

The Huawei P30 Pro New Edition is now up for pre-order in Germany. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei P30 Pro New Edition now on sale in Germany as promised

As promised, the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition is now officially available for purchase in Germany. The device is now a generation old, but it has been freshened up with the official version of Android 10 with full Google services su...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 May 2020 13:58

The Xiaomi Mi Display A1 is an affordable 23.8-inch monitor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Upcoming Redmi Display should be even cheaper than the Xiaomi Mi Display 1A external monitor; both companies have new monitor ranges planned

It has been reported that both Xiaomi and Redmi are working on new monitors. A planned 23.8-inch Redmi Display is expected to be even cheaper than the new Xiaomi Mi Display 1A external monitor. Xiaomi’s upcoming range will include...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 May 2020 13:06

New Mi A3 update fixes shutter speed issue in Pro mode

The Mi A3 is now receiving a new update. The update further fixes the issues from previous Android 10 builds, including fingerprint and launcher problems. Most notably, though, it allows the shutter speed to be set to a max of 32 ...

Ricci Rox, 11 May 2020 22:43

Poco F2 Pro looks a lot like the Redmi K30 Pro

Leaked Poco F2 Pro render further confirms that it is a rebranded Redmi K30 Pro

A Poco F2 Pro render has appeared in the wild, just a day before its release. It looks a lot like the Redmi K30 Pro, as foretold by earlier rumors centered around the device. The phone is expected to come in both 5G and 4G-only va...

Anil Satyanarayana, 11 May 2020 19:17

The Honor X10 will support 9 new radio bands, which may make it the world's "most powerful" 5G phone

Honor's upcoming successor to the 9X will be 5G thanks to its Kirin 820 processor. The brand has been hyping the phone on this basis, pointing out that it supports enough new bands to make it viable for years to come. This device'...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 May 2020 15:12

The iQOO Z1 is to launch in May 2020, may cost less than the also-premium Neo3

The Z1, an upcoming phone from Vivo's high-value sub-brand iQOO, is currently tipped as the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ version of the Snapdragon 865-powered Neo3 from the same. Its launch date has now been officially revealed, along...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 May 2020 14:41

The last entry to the Xiaomi Mi Mix line was the Mi Mix Alpha concept smartphone. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New hope for a Mi Mix 4 as details start emerging of two upcoming Xiaomi flagship smartphones

It seems possible that Xiaomi could be working on flagship smartphones for a potential Mi Mix 4 series, or at least devices with the Mi Mix moniker. Scant details have been offered by a well-known leaker on Weibo, however, there i...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 May 2020 13:23

The Redmi K30 Extreme Edition in its fetching "Mint Ice Blue" finish. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi presents the Redmi K30 Extreme Edition with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G and an eye-catching new colour variant; no MIUI 12 on launch

A new version of the Xiaomi Redmi K30 is here, complete with a new chipset and a fresh colour option. Priced at CNY 1,999 (~US$283), the Redmi K30 Extreme Edition features all the good aspects of the Redmi K30 5G but with the new ...

Alex Alderson, 11 May 2020 12:51

Some next-gen Realme devices could have improved battery life. (Source: Realme)

Realme reportedly certifies its first 6000mAh phone battery

Some recent Realme phones have impressed with their large 5000mAh power-packs at affordable levels. Now, it seems the next generation on may have even better battery life. This OEM has reportedly made a new component with 1000mAh ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 May 2020 23:16

Rumor | Xiaomi's Mi 10 Lite Zoom is to launch in Europe in May 2020

The existence of a new Mi 10 variant, the "Lite Zoom" was inadvertently leaked by none other than Qualcomm not long ago. Now, a new tip asserts that it is headed for a European launch shortly. It may be revealed as an internationa...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 May 2020 19:09

Will we have seen the 10X before on its launch? (Source: Redmi)

Redmi 10X: a new leak suggests this phone is not a renamed Note 9 after all

Redmi is currently linked to the launch of a phone called the 10X. Despite the novelty of this name, recent leaks have suggested that this device has the same specs as the Note 9 from the same brand. However, a new tip contradicts...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 May 2020 18:36

Midian Zero-blu-ray Bedside Sleep Aid Lamp from Xiaomi. (Image source: Xiaomi/Youpin)

Xiaomi Midian Zero-blu-ray Bedside Sleep Aid Lamp is a sight for sore eyes as it banishes blue-light badness

Xiaomi is renowned for being innovative and now the Chinese OEM is claiming a world’s first with the Midian Zero-blu-ray Bedside Sleep Aid Lamp. The device, which is currently going through a crowdfunding campaign, is apparently t...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 May 2020 13:25

Opinion | Mi Mix 3 5G owners take up arms in response to Android 10 and MIUI 11 snub

The Snapdragon 855-powered Mi Mix 3 5G was launched about a year ago. Since then, it hasn't received a major OS update, and remains stuck on Android Pie with no hope for a change of status anytime soon. Even worse, the Mi Mix 3 5G...

Ricci Rox, 10 May 2020 13:08

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 should offer up to 14 hours of battery life. (Image source: Lenovo)

Upcoming Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 with AMD Ryzen 7 4800U returns to Fire Strike and cranks out an even better Physics Score that finishes off the Intel Core i7-10750H

The AMD Ryzen 7 4800U mobile APU has appeared on 3DMark’s Fire Strike benchmark once again, seemingly as the key component of the upcoming Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 laptop. The Ryzen 4000 chip amassed a huge 19,204 points in the Physics ...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 May 2020 12:05

Vivo reportedly working on an in-house chipset

A trademark application filed in September 2019 reveals that Vivo is reportedly working on an in-house chipset. It reveals very little about the specifics of the chipset, or even if it is intended for smartphones. It does, however...

Anil Satyanarayana, 09 May 2020 23:22

The Honor X10's alleged cooling system. (Source: Weibo)

A new leak purports to show the Honor X10's graphene-enhanced cooling system

The Honor X10 is probably going to be its brand's next Kirin 820-powered phone. A new leak in conjunction with this device has shown how it might retain this SoC's performance in demanding circumstances. This may consist of therma...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 May 2020 19:58

The current Xiaomi RedmiBook 13 laptop offers narrow bezels and a low weight. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi will soon be launching new Ryzen 4000 laptops with the RedmiBook 13, RedmiBook 14S, and RedmiBook 16

A tipster has reported that Xiaomi will be launching three new RedmiBook laptops featuring Ryzen 4000 APUs at some point later this month. The RedmiBook 13, RedmiBook 14S, and RedmiBook 16 will come with Ryzen 5 processors, with s...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 May 2020 12:17

DxOMark: The Honor V30 Pro's selfie cameras raise some questions

The Mate 10 Pro, P20 Pro, and Mate 20 Pro all delivered sub-par selfie cameras, and it seemed Huawei was working on that with its recent flagship phones. The Honor V30 Pro appears to be a deviation from that path, as the phone onl...

Ricci Rox, 09 May 2020 11:49

Huawei launched Ryzen 3000-powered Honor MagicBook Pro laptops in 2019. (Image source: TradingShenzhen)

AMD Ryzen 7 4800H in a Huawei laptop: Ryzen 4000 Honor MagicBook Pro could be in the works

It seems Huawei could be planning on refreshing its laptops with Ryzen 4000 mobile APUs. The impressive AMD Ryzen 7 4800H has been specifically mentioned in connection with the Chinese OEM, which is known for offering decent AMD-p...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 May 2020 11:17

The ZA-SK1050 features an embedded GTX 1050 Ti. (Image source: Zeal-All)

Unconventional B150 motherboard packs an LGA 1151 socket and an embedded NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

Unearthed by Linus Tech Tips, this B150 motherboard has not only an LGA 1151 socket but also an embedded NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. The sort of micro ATX board also has I/O on all four sides and more SATA connections than you cou...

Alex Alderson, 09 May 2020 00:01

Realme X3 series: another potential contender shows up via leaked benchmark scores

AnTuTu has reportedly tested a device with the Snapdragon 865 SoC and a novel Realme model number. This has led to speculations that a true X2 Pro successor is in the works. If so, it might join the X3 and X3 Super Zoom variants o...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 May 2020 23:47

Meizu 17 Pro: The people's Mi 10 Pro and OnePlus 8 Pro alternative?

Chinese manufacturer Meizu has now launched its flagship phones for the year: the Meizu 17 and Meizu 17 Pro. The phones pack in an assortment of current-gen technology including 90 Hz AMOLED displays, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, ...

Ricci Rox, 08 May 2020 22:37

Redmi K30 Speed Edition will be unveiled on May 11th

Qualcomm's newest Snapdragon 768G chip will make its debut alongside the Redmi K30 5G Speed Edition on May 11th

Redmi is all set to unveil yet another member of the K30 family in the form of the Redmi K30 Speed Edition. It will also be the world's first phone to run Qualcomm's newest Snapdragon 768G chip. The smartphone will be unveiled on ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 May 2020 21:04

The stable MIUI 12 update will start rolling out on May 19th

MIUI 12 will be available globally starting May 19th

The highly-anticipated MIUI 12 update will make its way to Xiaomi and Redmi devices starting May 19th. A total of 32 devices will be eligible for the MIUI 12 open beta before the final release hits the airwaves. Users on the beta ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 May 2020 14:46