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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

Prices for the Apple iPhone 11 start at US$699. (Image source: Apple)

Galaxy A, Redmi Note 8, and iPhone 11 lineups help Samsung, Xiaomi, and Apple fill all of the global top 10 smartphone share spots for Q1 2020

Canalys has tweeted a graph showing the global top 10 smartphones in Q1 2020 and all of the positions are taken up by devices from just three OEMs: Apple, Xiaomi, and Samsung. The big winner for the quarter was the iPhone 11 with ...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 May 2020 14:22

The Black Shark 3 is now available in Europe. (Source: Black Shark)

The Black Shark 3 is unleashed on the European market

Today, (May 8, 2020) Xiaomi's gaming brand Black Shark has announced the beginning of open sales for its latest generation of flagship phones, the 3 and 3 Pro. These devices pack the Snapdragon 865 SoC, along with some genre-speci...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 May 2020 13:16

The Xiaomi Mi 10 smartphone has high-end specs and a high price tag. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Exorbitant Xiaomi Mi 10 price tags for the Indian market lead smartphone users into taking a closer look at the OnePlus 8 Pro

The prices for Xiaomi Mi 10 smartphones for the Indian market have been revealed and have shocked fans expecting something more affordable. For example, the Xiaomi Mi 10 with 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage will cost ₹49,999 (US$662). T...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 May 2020 13:11

The Honor 30S has a 4,000 mAh battery and offers 40 W fast charging. (Image source: Hihonor)

Honor 30S with Kirin 820 makes valiant effort to close the gap between the OPPO Reno3 5G with Dimensity 1000L and the also-rans in AnTuTu's April midrange smartphone table

Honor is looking good in the latest AnTuTu chart for midrange smartphones, with the Honor 30S powering into a strong second position with the help of its Kirin 820 chipset. Its score of 364,077 points sets it apart from those behi...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 May 2020 11:07

The (Vivo) iQOO Neo3 entered the AnTuTu chart in third place. (Image source: iQOO)

The iQOO Neo3 and OPPO Ace2 break into AnTuTu's April chart for the fastest flagship smartphones

The arrival of the iQOO Neo3 and OPPO Ace2 into AnTuTu’s latest flagship chart have shaken things up a little bit, but the leaderboard is still headed by the OPPO Find X2 Pro. All of the top 10 smartphones feature Qualcomm Snapdra...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 May 2020 10:26

The Mi Note 10 receives its first taste of Android 10

After months of waiting, the Mi Note 10 is finally receiving its first taste of Android 10. The update carries the version number "MIUI 11.1.1.0.QFDMIXM" and weighs a typical 2.6 GB. It's the global stable beta build, so we expect...

Ricci Rox, 07 May 2020 23:48

A new firmware update for the Honor MagicWatch 2 activates its Sp02 sensor. (Image source: Honor)

The MagicWatch 2 supports blood oxygen saturation monitoring too; it's just that Honor left its Sp02 sensor disabled for six months

Is it a coincidence that multiple OEMs are now activating the Sp02 sensors in their smartwatches via an update? After Huawei did so with the Watch GT 2, Honor has now rolled out an equivalent firmware update for the MagicWatch 2 t...

Alex Alderson, 07 May 2020 23:06

The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro are powered by the Snapdragon 865. (Source: Xiaomi)

Sketchy Exynos 990-powered "Mi 10e" supposedly appears on Geekbench, and we're leery

A device listed as the Mi 10e has surfaced on Geekbench. While that's already surprising enough, the phone is shown to be powered by an Exynos 990, and actually posts scores typical of the disappointing Samsung SoC.

Ricci Rox, 06 May 2020 22:03

The Meizu 17 series' specs may have leaked via Geekbench

The Meizu 17 is an upcoming Snapdragon 865-powered smartphone. According to a new benchmarking leak, it will also have 8GB of RAM, whereas its possible Pro variant may have 12. However, this does not explain why the former got bet...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 May 2020 22:01

The Xiaomi Youpin EDON foldable fan. (Image source: Xiaomi via Gizmochina)

Xiaomi presents a foldable pedestal fan that is also a humidifier and an air purifier

Released via its Youpin platform, the Xiaomi EDON is an extendable floor fan that also serves as a humidifier and air purifier. The fan is wireless too and can be used set on the floor.

Alex Alderson, 06 May 2020 21:40

MIUI 12 closed beta registrations are now open

Xiaomi opens up MIUI 12 pilot testing program in India

Xiaomi India is now accepting registrations for its MIUI 12 pilot testing program. At the moment, it is only available for Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro users. Xiaomi says that it will expand the program to more devices and regions ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 06 May 2020 16:28

The European Android 10 update for the Mi A3 has finally arrived. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi A3 Android 10 update hits Europe amid multiple bug complaints

Xiaomi has extended the rollout of Android 10 for the Mi A3 to Europe. Sadly, the initial build has plagued some handsets with several bugs, just as early international builds did.

Alex Alderson, 06 May 2020 15:49

The Gole11 features four USB ports and a 3.5 mm audio jack. (Image source: Gole/Indiegogo)

Gole11: An all-in-one Windows 10 PC with a quad-core Intel Celeron N3450 SoC and 11.6-inch Full HD touchscreen from US$99

Gole Technology has introduced the Gole11 all-in-one PC, which is also known as the HiGole F11APL. According to the company, the Gole11 is “the world’s cheapest all-in-one”, and it features an Intel Celeron N3450 processor and an ...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 May 2020 13:13

Snapdragon 720G-powered Poco M2 Pro is reportedly in the works

Xiaomi India's RF exposure page has confirmed the existence of a new Poco device called the Poco M2 Pro. It will reportedly feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC. We can expect Poco to tell us more about it in the coming weeks as...

Anil Satyanarayana, 06 May 2020 12:49

The Redmi Note 8 series consists of three devices. (Image source: Redmi via Weibo)

Lu Weibing explains why over 30 million units of the Redmi Note 8 series have been sold worldwide then cuts the price of the Redmi Note 8 Pro for good measure

Xiaomi has been celebrating the sales of over 30 million smartphones from the Redmi Note 8 series, which was launched in August 2019. Redmi general manager Lu Weibing has been talking about the success of the Redmi Note 8 and also...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 May 2020 11:42

Android 10 for the Redmi Note 7 may ultimately come with MIUI 12, ETA unknown

A few weeks ago, new information surfaced claiming the Redmi Note 7 would receive the Android 10 update in the first half of May. We're already in May, however, and a new statement from a similar source has now indicated that Redm...

Ricci Rox, 05 May 2020 23:58

Xiaomi registers new Mi Mix Weibo account; launch of the "most perfect flagship" expected soon

The Mi Mix brand has been left to founder, with the last proper device, the Mi Mix 3, having been released over eighteen months ago. However, Xiaomi has registered a new Mi MIX Weibo account, hinting that it may not have long to w...

Alex Alderson, 05 May 2020 18:33

The alleged Vivo watch sketches. (Source: Twitter)

Vivo allegedly patents its first smartwatch

More and more Android OEMs are also releasing wearables these days; now, it seems that Vivo is about to join them. A Twitter leaker claims to have found images, apparently derived from a "patent", showing that this company has des...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 May 2020 18:18

The "new" Xiaomi under-display camera patent. (Source: CNIPA via LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi may have patented a breakthrough in its under-display camera-phone tech

Xiaomi has reportedly filed a new patent for smartphone displays with under-display selfie cameras. This one depicts them as part of a triple-camera phone, which suggests this tech is closer to real-world use at this point. In add...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 May 2020 17:45

The Realme X50 Pro is now available in Europe. (Source: Realme)

The Realme X50 Pro 5G launches a sneak attack on the European market alongside the 6 Pro

Today (May 5, 2020), Realme unleashed its 6 Pro on the European market as promised. This event also saw the launch of the 5i, as advertised - as well as the X50 Pro 5G. This much less expected premium phone now sells for just unde...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 May 2020 16:45

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Note Lite offers a 64 MP primary sensor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi tries to convince potential Mi Note 10 Lite buyers with stellar battery life statistics

The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 smartphone lineup recently got larger thanks to the release of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite variant. The new addition to the series shares the same decent-sized 5,260 mAh battery as the regular Mi Note 10, and ...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 May 2020 14:32

The Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone has a pop-up camera on its side. (Image source: XDA Developers)

Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone renders and key specs revealed: Pop-up camera on the side and higher touch sampling rate than the OnePlus 8 Pro

Marketing videos from Lenovo have revealed a wealth of details about the upcoming Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone. The device features two USB Type-C ports for charging a 5,000 mAh dual-cell battery and the company claims 0-100% c...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 May 2020 12:10

Meizu may launch new accessories alongside the 17 series. (Source: ITHome)

Meizu teases a 30W power bank to go with its impending 2020 flagship phone

The OEM Meizu has already confirmed that its upcoming premium smartphone 17-series will come with 30-watt (W) "mCharge" standard. Now, it has hinted at the prospect of a powerbank with the same technology. This would be handy in t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 May 2020 23:18

The Redmi Note 8 will not receive Android 10 until July at the earliest. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi to continue Android 10 rollout for the Redmi Note 8 Pro this month; no joy for the Redmi Note 8 until July at the earliest

Xiaomi may have already unveiled MIUI 12, but the Redmi Note 8 remains one of the devices still awaiting Android 10. While Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be continuing the rollout of the OS upgrade to the Redmi Note 8 Pro this ...

Alex Alderson, 04 May 2020 21:18

OPPO may have patented this, but...why though? (Source: WIPO)

OPPO patents a smartphone keyboard case

Phones with dedicated keyboards are more or less a thing of the past at this point. However, OPPO has patented a new product that may bring them back, albeit on an optional basis. The resulting "keyboard case" has a layout probabl...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 May 2020 20:32

Huawei will re-release the P30 Pro as the P30 Pro New Edition with Google Mobile Services.

Huawei P30 Pro New Edition with Google Mobile Services set to be available in Germany from May 15

Huawei will be re-launching the P30 Pro as a P30 Pro New Edition in Germany (and perhaps in other Western markets) with Google Mobile Services (GMS) enabled. This move is being seen as an attempt by the Chinese smartphone major to...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 May 2020 15:56

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 was expected to be released in April. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 4800U to finally go on sale on May 16

The sale date for the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ultrabook featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 4800U APU has been announced. Apparently, public sales will begin on May 16 with a pre-sale starting on May 11. The AMD-based Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 was origi...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 May 2020 11:08

The Exynos 990 has been a colossal disappointment. (Source: Samsung)

Exynos 990-powered Galaxy S20+ flops hard in gaming comparison video versus the Redmi Note 8 Pro

The Exynos 990 on the Samsung Galaxy S20 has failed just about every test it's been presented with and that trend continues. In a gaming comparison video versus the MediaTek Helio G90T-powered Redmi Note 8 Pro, the Exynos 990-powe...

Ricci Rox, 04 May 2020 01:07

The AMD-based Lenovo Yoga Slim with Ryzen 7 4800U APU should be available soon. (Image source: Lenovo)

AMD Ryzen 7 4800U in Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 arms itself with a Fire Strike Physics Score that shoots down the Intel Core i7-1065G7 and targets the Core i7-10750H

An AMD Ryzen 7 4800U inside a Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 device has managed a remarkable Physics Score in 3DMark’s Fire Strike test. The Renoir APU notched up 17,578 points, which puts it far out of reach of the similarly energy efficient...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 May 2020 14:21

The Xiaomi Mi 7 prototype smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. (Image source: Weibo via Gizmochina)

Updated | Xiaomi Mi 6 Mercury Silver Edition on sale for 19,999 yuan (US$2,831) or bid for a Xiaomi Mi 7 prototype for over 1 million yuan (US$141,597)

A couple of rare Xiaomi smartphones are currently being offered for sale: a Xiaomi Mi 6 Mercury Silver Edition and a Xiaomi Mi 7 prototype sample. The special variant of the Mi 6 can be purchased for 19,999 yuan (US$2,831) but you...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 May 2020 09:20

The alleged Xiaomi Mi Band 5 offers more screen real estate than its predecessor. (Image source: SlashLeaks)

Updated | Alleged Xiaomi Mi Band 5 wearable fitness tracker images leaked

Three supposed images of the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 wearable fitness tracker have been leaked. The images originate from a popular Chinese social networking site and feature the wearable in switched-on and turned-off states. There is a ...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 May 2020 14:02

Android 10 for the Redmi Note 8 is under testing.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is on track to receive the Android 10-based MIUI 12 update soon

Xiaomi has apparently started testing the Android 10-based MIUI 12 ROM for the Redmi Note 8 in China implying a global rollout soon. However, the company has not defined any timeline and whether the rollout will eventually happen ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 May 2020 11:09

The Meizu 17T, according to JD.com. (Source: JD.com)

A dubious leak points to a new phone called the Meizu 17T

Meizu has already confirmed that it will launch a flagship smartphone called the 17 in May 2020. Now, the e-tail site JD.com has posted a relevant listing in advance of this event. However, it is not for the 17, but an unheard-of ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 May 2020 21:14

OnePlus Z likelt to come with a Snapdragon 765

OnePlus Z likely to feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 765 chip instead of the MediaTek Dimensity 1000

The upcoming OnePlus Z will allegedly ship with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 SoC. Previous leaks hinted that the phone would feature MediaTek's Dimensity 1000 chip. OnePlus may have planned on using a MediaTek chip initially but swit...

Anil Satyanarayana, 01 May 2020 18:19

Huawei patents a new possible MatePad with an interesting rear panel

Huawei may have filed a new patent for a tablet that is now on the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) database. Given its form-factor, it may be easy to assume that it is the upcoming T8 model rumored to launch soon. Howeve...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 May 2020 16:38

Xiaomi's default web browser allegedly records users' browsing habits

Security researchers have discovered that Xiaomi's default web browser records and transmits user data to remote servers. It includes potentially sensitive information such as search engine queries and browsing history, and the be...

Anil Satyanarayana, 01 May 2020 12:28

The Redmi K30 Pro will also be known as the POCO F2 Pro in Europe. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Alleged European prices for POCO F2 Pro smartphones highlight Xiaomi's controversial pricing policy for foreign markets

Alleged prices for two variants of the European market Xiaomi POCO F2 Pro smartphone have been leaked. The cheapest model starts at €649 (US$711), which is a considerable mark-up from the domestic market, where the phone is known ...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 May 2020 10:38

Realme announces a European launch date for the 6 Pro

Realme introduced its 6-series of phones to the European market at the end of March 2020, albeit with 1 bewildering omission: its Pro variant. Now, the OEM has cleared this up with the announcement of a standalone virtual launch e...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Apr 2020 22:23

Black Shark's new launch campaign. (Source: Black Shark)

Xiaomi's Black Shark announces an EU launch date for its 3 series

The gaming-phone sub-brand Black Shark has released details of a European launch for its new flagship series. It will be available via open sales in a dedicated web-store from May 8, 2020. In the meantime, fans can enter competiti...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Apr 2020 21:25

Huawei FreeBuds 3i: AirPods Pro on a budget

Priced at US$112 and £89.99 in the UK, the Huawei FreeBuds 3i is the AirPods Pro on a budget. Featuring Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), three microphones and silicone ear tips, the FreeBuds 3i doesn't half look like original AirP...

Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2020 20:55

Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro launched globally: MediaTek Helio G85 for the base model starting at US$200

Over a month after launching the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max in India, Xiaomi has now brought the series to the global market. The Max model has now been rebranded as the global Redmi Note 9 Pro and is joined by a re...

Ricci Rox, 30 Apr 2020 18:01

Xiaomi launches the Mi Note 10 Lite: A cheaper Mi Note 10 with worse cameras

Six months after the release of the widely acclaimed camera-centric Mi Note 10, Xiaomi has launched a cheaper model: the Mi Note 10 Lite, featuring most of the same specifications of the regular Mi Note 10 at the cost of much wors...

Ricci Rox, 30 Apr 2020 18:00

The first gen RedmiBook 14 launched last year (Image Source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi RedmiBooks with Ryzen APUs and Mi Notebook / Laptop models spotted in the Bluetooth SIG database

Xiaomi's RedmiBook 14 and 16 models are believed to be powered by AMD's new Ryzen 4000 mobility APUs, while the new Mi Laptop 13.3 / 14 / 16.1 and mi Notebook 14 variants might be equipped only with Intel's Comet Lake-H processors...

Bogdan Solca, 30 Apr 2020 16:08

This is allegedly the upcoming OnePlus Z

Alleged OnePlus Z hands-on image showcases hole-punch display, optical fingerprint scanner, and more

Here's our first look at what could be OnePlus' yet-to-be-announced OnePlus Z. The hole-punch camera looks a lot like the one on the Galaxy S20, and the device appears to have a non-curved screen. OnePlus will reportedly unveil th...

Anil Satyanarayana, 30 Apr 2020 14:50

The Redmi K30i is expected to be an affordable 5G smartphone from Xiaomi. (Image source: TENAA)

Xiaomi's Redmi K30i 5G smartphone specs and images found in TENAA listing

A 5G smartphone from Xiaomi has recently appeared in the TENAA database that could end up being the rumored Redmi K30i. The device has the model number M2001G7AC and the certification from the Chinese authority confirms this phone...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Apr 2020 09:45

The new Realme Watch render. (Source: XDA)

The Realme Watch: renders for this brand's very own Apple Watch clone emerge online

An XDA contributor claims to have "exclusive" access to info on Realme's 2nd-gen wearable. This product will apparently simply be called the brand's Watch, as with other OEM's answer to Apple's device of this category. The new lea...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Apr 2020 18:13

Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei does not want to give up working with US companies just yet. (Image source: Huawei)

Interview with Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei: HarmonyOS will catch up with iOS & Android in "300 years"

In a surprisingly open interview Ren Zhengfei, the CEO of Huawei, has conceded that HarmonyOS will not be overtaking its US competitors for the foreseeable future. Zhengfei does not want to give up working with the US partners, ei...

Alex Alderson, 29 Apr 2020 16:59