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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 doubt.

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 via NFC and is compatible with both Android and iOS handsets.

Thanks to a straightforward project, the Raspberry Pi can be used as the basis for a pocket-sized vintage radio. Featuring playlists for every decade from the 1920s to the present day, the so-called Radio Time Machine utilises a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, an Arduino Nano, some RGB LEDs and the shell from a vintage Bluetooth radio.

Apple has finally called time on macOS X with the unveiling of macOS Big Sur. The new operating system features a redesigned UI, and is of course, the first public release of macOS that runs on Apple’s custom silicon.

Xiaomi Mi 10 phones in India are now getting a new OTA MIUI 11 update that brings support for ISRO's NavIC navigation system, UI updates, performance enhancements, and the April 2020 security patch. MIUI 12 development for the Mi 10 series is still suspended and there's no word yet on when it would resume.

After months of waiting, the Xiaomi Redmi 7 is finally receiving the stable Android 10 update. The update is rolling out in China and bears the version number "MIUI 11.0.1.0.QFLCNXM". It's obviously based on MIUI 11 and, if the Redmi 7A's rollout was any indication, should get to global units in a few weeks.

Apple has announced that it will transition its entire Mac lineup to ARM-based custom silicon over the next two years. Support for Apple silicon is now available in macOS Big Sur and developers can get started right away on a Developer Transition Kit (DTK) that includes a Mac Mini powered by the A12Z Bionic. Despite the transition Apple will continue to support Intel processors for many years to come.

New reports indicate that TSMC has officially started producing 5 nm chips and is expected to deliver the Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 and the Snapdragon X60 modem by September. Apart from Qualcomm and Apple, AMD has also proposed awarding TSMC a contract for producing more than 20,000 wafers a month for a high-end 5 nm GPU.

The MIUI 12 rollout continues. After sending out the beta stable updates to the Redmi K20 Pro and Redmi K30 5G last week, Xiaomi has also rolled out updates to the Redmi K30 4G, Redmi K30 Pro, and the Mi 10 Lite Zoom.

Apple's WWDC 2020 event may not showcase all the new hardware launches we've been expecting so far. Instead, Apple is expected to focus on new software updates and announce the existence of ARM-based Macs so as to get developers up to speed. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects Apple to fully transition to ARM in 2021 starting from the ARM-powered 13-inch MacBook Pro and redesigned iMac.

It has been reported that Xiaomi and Huawei have been replenishing their stocks of ultra-thin glass (UTG), creating speculation of what the Chinese OEMs have in mind for the material. The upcoming Huawei Mate 40 Pro will feature an ultra-thin display, and it is possible Xiaomi will use UTG for a Mi Mix 4 smartphone or a Xiaomi Mi foldable device.

Foldable smartphones are inherently fascinating, and the Motorola Razr 2019 is certainly no exception. In this article we will explain why we would like to recommend it, even though it is difficult to justify.

Xiaomi has now started gradually sending out new updates to its Android One phones, the Mi A2 and Mi A3. The updates bring the June security patch to the phones, but it's unknown if they fix previously reported bugs introduced by earlier Android 10 builds.

Xiaomi has now halted MIUI 12 development for the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 8, for two different reasons. The company also suspended the MIUI 12 rollout for the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro—due to optimization concerns.

The mysterious Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus has been spotted on yet another benchmark. This time, the still unconfirmed SoC was discovered being tested on Geekbench in an Asus ZF device, which was possibly the Asus ROG Phone 3. The single-core result showed considerable improvement over those managed by Snapdragon 865 phones such as the Xiaomi Mi 10.

TCL has unveiled its new range of QLED TVs for the Indian market. The C715, C815 series of smart TVs have 4K panels of varying sizes, while the X916 has only one 75-inch variant that is 8K-ready. Prices start at INR 45,990 ($602) for the 50-inch C715, and the X916 will set you back by INR 2,99,990 ($3930).

Huawei has now sent out an official document detailing which of its phones will receive the latest version of its skin, EMUI 10.1, globally. The list is rather scanty, though, and owners of the Mate 10 Pro, P20 Pro, and Y9 series are unlikely to take too kindly to it.

UNISOC has announced that it will start full-scale production of its 6 nanometer (nm) chipset by the end of 2020. This will enable it to supply OEMs with this advanced platform by 2021. The SoC will also come with an integrated 5G modem and a Mali-G75 GPU.

Android 11 is around the corner but while a host of Redmi Note 8 Pro owners wait for the Android 10 update, new information points towards the phone's chances of receiving the Android 11 being incredibly slim.

A Xiaomi Redmi K40 smartphone could be in the works that may feature 33 W fast charging, possibly a 144 Hz refresh rate, and even a MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset. A Redmi device with the model name M2006J10C was spotted on 3C certification that has led to speculation that a Redmi K40 smartphone is currently in development.

Qualcomm has unveiled the RB5 platform, aimed at the consumer- and enterprise-grade robotic devices of the future. To this end, it is based on the QRB5165 processor, which can handle the imaging sensors, digital signals, machine learning and AI capabilities expected of these machines. It also supports up-to-date connectivity, 5G included.

Tipster @L0vetodream recently claimed that ARM-powered MacBooks could arrive as early as this year, potentially in time for the new A14-powered iPad Pros. Holiday buyers could potentially have trouble choosing between an ARM-powered Apple laptop and an ARM-powered Apple laptop replacement.

Nubia’s RedMagic 5G is coming to the US priced from just US$579. Not only does the device support 5G networks, it also packs a Snapdragon 865 and an ultrafast 144 Hz AMOLED display.

It seems an Asus ROG Phone 3 smartphone has been ripping up the record books over at AnTuTu. An Asus device, presumed to be the ROG Phone 3, managed a score of over 640,000 points with the help of an apparently overclocked Snapdragon 865. This could be the same SoC that has been previously reported as the Snapdragon 865 Plus.

The Lenovo Flex 5G is the first "Always On, Always Connected" ultrabook to launch with the connectivity that gives it its name. It is capable of the ultra-wideband (UWB) variety of the same, which covers a lot of the mmWave band. Accordingly, it will be sold through the carrier Verizon in the US.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7+ has emerged in its first CAD-based renders. The forthcoming Android tablet will be the first from the company in a few years to crest the 12-inch display size as it seeks to take on the larger 12.9-inch iPad Pro.

Some alleged marketing material for a Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro+ smartphone has been leaked onto a popular Chinese social network. The text reveals a few key specifications about the supposed Mi 10 Pro+ device, including the presence of a Snapdragon 865 SoC, 120 Hz display, and 65 W fast-charge technology.

The LG Velvet with 5G is officially coming to Europe this month with North America and other countries set to get the device in the weeks ahead. Also in tow will be LG’s ‘enhanced’ dual-screen accessory that also supports a new active stylus.

Microsoft’s Surface Duo Android-based smartphone looks like it could be coming sooner rather than later. According to the latest rumor, the device could be set to launch as soon as next month as Microsoft is said to be keen to launch it ahead of the Galaxy Fold 2.

Apple's iPad Pro is the quintessential tablet series, and Samsung's Galaxy Tab has always lagged slightly behind. Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ in the near future, and the phones have now been touted to offer a feature that may bring them closer to the iPad Pro.

The Honor ViewPad 6 is the world’s first tablet to offer Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and it also features a powerful octa-core Kirin 985 5G chipset, a 10.4-inch 2K screen, and apparently it offers faster download speeds than an iPad Pro (2020). Starting at 2,199 yuan (US$310), the ViewPad 6 tablet will not come with Google Services.

DxOMark has now published its review of the Huawei P40 Pro's audio. The Huawei flagship put up an incredibly polarizing performance, delivering class-leading recording, but falling way behind the competition with its single underwhelming speaker.

After sending out stable MIUI 12 updates to the Redmi K20, MI 9T, and Mi 9, Xiaomi may now be looking towards continuing the MIUI 12 rollout with its other phones. It has now opened its beta-testing program, and owners of the Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 8 Pro, and Poco F1 can enlist.

Adlink has announced the ROScube Pico, its latest single-board computer. The machine comes with an Intel Atom or a Rockhip processor, up to 8 GB of LPDDR4 RAM and is compatible with the Raspberry Pi 40-pin GPIO.

Alleged promotional posters of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 have found their way online and if accurate it appears the Mi Mix 4 could end up being the champion smartphone of 2020. The Huawei P40 killer will apparently feature a Snapdragon 875 SoC, 150 MP main camera, 2K screen resolution, and a gorgeous design that is reminiscent of the Mi Mix Alpha concept.

An alleged Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC has been spotted on AnTuTu apparently destroying all the high scores set by its Snapdragon 865 stablemate. While the latter processor has managed scores around 600,000 points with devices like the OPPO Find X2 smartphones, the purported Plus variant cruised to well over 660,000 points.

Some of the world's biggest tech companies have recently returned positive gains as stock markets in general start to rebound from the effects of Covid-19. However, Apple and Microsoft were the biggest winners this week, as their market caps now exceed half a trillion US dollars. They are also the first firms to do so in history.

Opinion Public opinion leans towards the Pixel 3a and 3a XL being Google's most successful phones yet but do the numbers agree? Well, mostly, but it may not be as impressive as most assume. Herein lies an attempt to figure out how many Google Pixel 3a phones the company sold since the debut of the Pixel 3a and 3a XL last year.

TCL has released details on a new event that will introduce some more of its TVs to India. The webpage for this launch's live-stream makes it quite apparent that they will be QLED in nature. Accordingly, the OEM may be going for the higher end of this market with this debut.

After going through the website's rigorous camera tests—and performing impressively—the OnePlus 8 Pro has now also been subjected to DxOMark's audio tests. It is, at the very least, competitive, as it compares nicely to other flagships like the S20+ and Pixel 4.

Xiaomi has announced a new affordable Wi-Fi 6 router in the form of the Redmi AX5. The device has been given a price tag of 229 yuan (US$32) and can be pre-ordered internationally for US$55.99. The Xiaomi Redmi AX5 Wi-Fi 6 router features a Qualcomm chipset and can deliver speeds of up to 1,775 Mb/s.

A new alternative to the Raspberry Pi has been presented. Called the Kimχ Micro, the Raspberry Pi Zero-sized micro SBC has a quad-core processor and a mPCIe slot for adding PCIe cards.

Apple promised that WWDC 2020 would be big, and the latest set of rumours suggest that this year's conference will not disappoint in that regard. An ARM-powered MacBook and an iPad Pro-inspired iMac may be joined by Air Tags and the AirPods Studio, too.

Reports from a few weeks ago claimed that Samsung would finally ditch OLED's made by Samsung Display in favor of ones supplied by Chinese manufacturer BOE. That plan may now be dead in the water, however, as new information claims BOE's OLEDs failed to pass Samsung's quality tests.