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Realme posted the best year-on-year growth in 1Q2019. (Source: Realme)

Research finds that the global smartphone market shrank by the "fastest ever" rate in 1Q2020

The market for mobile devices contracted by 13% in the first quarter of 2020 (1Q2020), compared to 1Q2019. All of its top brands, with the exception of Realme and Xiaomi, also saw declines in terms of shipments and share. However...
Deirdre O Donnell, 02 May 2020 22:49
A possible Galaxy Z Flip successor. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Some of Samsung's latest patents show a possible next-gen, triple-camera Galaxy Z Flip

Samsung is said to have a true Galaxy Fold 2 in the works - now, it also seems there is a 2nd-gen Galaxy Z Flip as well. This clamshell-style foldable, despite its novelty, may be underwhelming in terms of its dual rear cameras. N...
Deirdre O Donnell, 02 May 2020 19:34
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
The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet will ship on May 11. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo IdeaPad Duet affordable detachable 2-in-1 tablet launch is imminent

Lenovo’s Chrome OS-based IdeaPad Duet captured a lot of interest when it was first unveiled in early January. It has very similar form and functionality to Google’s much more expensive Pixel Slate, but it is priced a lot more attr...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 May 2020 12:09
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
Like The Apple Touch Bar, But Better: Asus ZenBook Duo UX481 Laptop Review

83% Like The Apple Touch Bar, But Better: Asus ZenBook Duo UX481 Laptop Review

Two Screens, One Laptop. Asus wants to prove that there are other ways to innovate besides just creating the thinnest laptops year after year. The ScreenPad Plus display is both practical and invaluable when at its best, but it entails some ergonomic drawbacks.
Intel Core i7-10510U | NVIDIA GeForce MX250 | 14.00" | 1.8 kg
Allen Ngo, 01 May 2020 17:59
The Samsung Galaxy A series is getting a new member. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy A21s is cleared for launch by the Bluetooth SIG, may be destined for several new markets

Samsung has been rumored to have a Galaxy A21s ready for release this year. A new leak confirms this, referring to the phone by its name for the first time. Interestingly, the new device is now associated with 5 slightly different...
Deirdre O Donnell, 01 May 2020 17:20
Huawei patents a new possible MatePad with an interesting rear panel

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
Ah, there's the Pro. (Source: Realme)

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
Evleaks' supposed Desire 20 Pro render. (Source: Patreon via XDA)

A new leak shows the HTC "Desire 20 Pro" with a punch-hole display

HTC is currently said to have a new phone called the Desire 20 Pro in the works. The noted leaker Evan Blass has now ramped these rumors up with a new render. It depicts the supposedly upcoming device as one with a quad rear camer...
Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Apr 2020 21:53
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
The Galaxy A01. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy M01 is the Galaxy A01 with a larger battery: new leaks

Samsung has reportedly certified the SM-M015G/DS, a device thought to be called the Galaxy M01 on its launch. This is because it has virtually the same specs as the pre-existing, ultra-budget Galaxy A01 - albeit with enhanced batt...
Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Apr 2020 20:53
A slice of tomorrow: The Huawei Mate Xs

Huawei Mate Xs: Expensive construction site, but an exciting glimpse into the future

In our review, the Huawei Mate Xs has convinced us with its foldable design. While the outer display certainly carries a higher risk, it also opens up numerous opportunities including a slimmer design. However, the foldable has al...
Daniel Schmidt, 30 Apr 2020 18:44
Apple looks to be keeping the pricing steady for its next-generation iPhone 12 expected to launch in Q4 this year. (Source: SvetApple)

iPhone 12 range pricing and model numbers leaked

We already know quite a lot about the next major iPhone release, but we haven’t been clear on Apple’s proposed pricing and the key features of the four planned models. Until now. Tipster Jon Prosser seems to be very well connected...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Apr 2020 16:02
The wait is finally over for a first-party iPad keyboard with trackpad support. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Hands-on: iPad Pro Magic Keyboard with trackpad - worth the weight?

The Magic Keyboard with built-in trackpad support has been a long time coming from Apple. Ten years long, in fact. To say its arrival has been eagerly awaited is an understatement so there is weight of expectation as well as the actual weight of the device itself to contend with. But in the end, is the weight worth it?
Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Apr 2020 06:27
The Dimensity 1000 supports the AV1 codec. (Source: MediaTek)

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000 is the first mobile SoC to have a hardware-based AV1 video decoder

AV1 is a video codec that allows for the playback of 4K video at up to 60 frames per second (fps) in the presence of smaller file-sizes compared to other similar formats. MediaTek has announced that its 2020 flagship SoC, the Dime...
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Apr 2020 23:40
Eve has made an important choice about the V2's design. (Source: Eve Devices)

Eve V 2020: the "community-designed" tablet's looks have now been determined

Eve Devices is a start-up that routinely invites its fans to inform its upcoming products with their opinions and ideas. For example, it had developed 3 different concepts for its 2020 tablet between which this audience was to cho...
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Apr 2020 22:23
Omnivision has launched a new 64MP sensor. (Source: Omnivision)

Omnivision launches a new, ultra-thin and ultra-large 64MP sensor for mobile devices

Omnivision is a company that makes CMOS image sensors for devices such as smartphones. Its latest such product is the OV64B, which offers a resolution of 64MP with a slightly different footprint compared to its more common Samsung...
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Apr 2020 19:11
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
One user claims his Galaxy S20 Ultra rear camera glass cracked despite being in this heavy duty case and not dropped. (Source: Samsung)

Not all it's cracked up to be? Galaxy S20 Ultra users now complaining of broken rear camera glass

Samsung’s Galaxy S20 Ultra was expected to be the Android enthusiast’s smartphone of choice in 2020, however, things don’t appear to be going too well for the high-end handset. Following reports of a range of issues plaguing the f...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Apr 2020 15:42
The Amazfit X: yes, that really is its tagline. (Source: Indiegogo)

The Amazfit X finally goes live via Indiegogo

Following a lengthy wait, Amazfit has released its first smartwatch with a curving display onto the market. Well, more or less: it is being offered as a reward as part of a new Indiegogo campaign. The device starts for US$149 and ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Apr 2020 18:09
The NANOTE is among the first mini laptop convertibles on the market. (Image Source: PCWatch)

NANOTE 7-inch convertible mini laptop launching soon in Japan

With an estimated price of only US$185, the NANOTE mini laptop offers modest specs like an Intel Atom x5-Z8350 quad-core CPU, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of eMMC storage. Unlike the more expensive models from GPD and One-netbook, howeve...
Bogdan Solca, 28 Apr 2020 16:29
JoyUI has a new update. (Source: Black Shark)

Black Shark rolls a new software update out to its latest models

Xiaomi's gaming-focused series of phones, Black Shark, run on an Android skin called JoyUI. Today (April 28, 2020), its latest stable version will start to appear as an OTA worldwide. This will occur on the brand's 2020 flagships,...
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Apr 2020 15:50
The iPhone 12 Pro Max is expected to closely match this leaked CAD-derived render. (Source: EverythingApplePro)

iPhone 12 production pushed back "about a month" says WSJ

Apple’s iPhone 12 will launch this year, but mass production said to have been pushed about a month due to the COVID-19 outbreak. According to the Wall Street Journal’s sources, the phone is still on schedule to launch this year, ...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Apr 2020 15:32
At least one Samsung Galaxy S21 model could be set to feature a BOE-sourced OLED panel. (Source: Samsung)

Already using BOE to supply Galaxy Book S displays, Samsung to tap them for Galaxy S21 OLEDs too

Samsung is one of the leading mobile device panel makers in the world, so it came as a bit of a surprise to learn that it is using BOE to supply the displays on its sleek Galaxy Book S. A new report points to Samsung potentially u...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Apr 2020 14:47
An alleged press invite for the Meizu 17 Pro. (Source: GizmoChina)

Rumor | The Pro version of the Meizu 17 will have wireless charging

Meizu's trailers for its upcoming 17 flagship phone have also incidentally confirmed numerous rumors about this device. However, there is 1 leak it has yet to acknowledge: the one concerning an additional Pro variant. An eminent l...
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Apr 2020 21:01
The Galaxy A31 is finally official. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung releases the Galaxy A31 in South Korea for a price of about US$300

One of the latest phones in the Galaxy A series has been made available to pre-order in South Korea. The A31 has a 6.4-inch FHD+ notched display, a quad rear camera and a 5000mAh battery. It also has 4 color options, NFC for Samsu...
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Apr 2020 20:03
The LG Velvet as it appears on the WPC site. (Source: WPC)

A new leak confirms wireless charging in the LG Velvet

The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has just certified the upcoming LG Velvet as a device that uses wireless charging. It will do so at an unprepossessingly standard rate of 10 watts (W). Nevertheless, this can now be added to the...
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Apr 2020 15:51
The Samsung Galaxy A20s. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy A21s may have leaked in greater detail

A new leak from a respected tipster purports to spill more specs for the Samsung Galaxy A21s, a rumored variant of the A21 that may have a vastly different SoC. The phone is also now said to have a different screen size, more stor...
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Apr 2020 23:03
The Discord Mobile Voice Overlay now works on more phones. (Source: XDA)

Discord is rolling its Mobile Voice Overlay feature out to non-Samsung phones

Discord for Android has a useful feature in which a button for its voice-chat functions can float over every other aspect of the UI. Unfortunately, it was originally launched as an exclusive to the Samsung Galaxy Notes 10. However...
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Apr 2020 22:18
The Meizu 17 is to launch with fast charging. (Source: Weibo)

Meizu teases its upcoming 17 flagship with specs such as 30W charging and UFS 3.1

Meizu has confirmed that its upcoming Snapdragon 865-based premium device, the 17 5G, will launch on May 8, 2020. In the meantime, it is hyping the new phone up with a series of posters capturing its more compelling specs. They in...
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Apr 2020 18:59
The new Realme X50m. (Source: Realme)

Realme launches a budget, yet still 120Hz, version of the X50 5G

The X50 was the first Realme phone to launch with the Snapdragon 765G SoC and this brand's updated UI. Now, it has been refreshed with a version that starts cheaper than the original phone in its home market. However, it still roc...
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Apr 2020 18:19
Upcoming Galaxy A series smartphone will be the first from Samsung with a pop-up selfie camera. (Source: @OnLeaks and @Pigtou_)

First Samsung phone with pop-up camera leaks out, looks to be new A series entrant

Samsung has decided it is time to ditch notches and punch-hole cameras, at least for one of the upcoming devices in its range. Looking like a Galaxy A series contender, the new smartphone will be the first from Samsung to feature ...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Apr 2020 14:40
One of the early design sketches of the Apple Watch. (Source: Imran Chaudhri)

Former Apple designer reveals original sketches, other tidbits about genesis of Apple Watch

Apple Watch is by a long way the world’s most popular smartwatch and it is now five years old. To mark the occasion, one of the former lead designers for the Watch has taken to Twitter to reveal some behind the scenes details neve...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Apr 2020 11:35
Huawei Mate Xs Smartphone Review - Foldable with Drawbacks

83% Huawei Mate Xs Smartphone Review - Foldable with Drawbacks

Upgraded. After a lot of noise, the predecessor failed to make the jump to the international market. Now, with the Mate Xs, Huawei claims to have fixed all the issues and even updated the foldable smartphone's hardware. In our test, we will determine if it is $2,700 well spent.
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G | ARM Mali-G76 MP16 | 8.00" | 300 g
Daniel Schmidt, 26 Apr 2020 11:27
The Xiaomi 'swivel-cam' phone. (Source: CNIPA via LetsGoDigital)

A new Xiaomi patent may take the main-camera selfie trend to a whole new level

Xiaomi has reportedly filed a patent for a wholly new kind of phone design with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). This property allows for the top part of its screen to swivel all the way around so t...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Apr 2020 20:07
The next-gen Galaxy Watch may be here soon. (Source: Samsung)

A new leak hints at the launch of a 2020 Samsung Galaxy Watch

Samsung has reportedly had a new product certified with the MIIT regulator in China. Based on its model number, it is likely to be a full-screened wearable. Therefore, a successor for the Galaxy Watch Active 2 may be in the offing...
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Apr 2020 19:36
TCL wins some new awards. (Source: TCL)

TCL wins 2020 Red Dot and IF Design awards for the new 10 Pro smartphone

TCL launched its latest 10-series of smartphones earlier in April 2020. Now, it has announced that the Pro variant of the same has won some prominent awards. In addition, the OEM's PLEX phone has also won similar gongs, as has 1 o...
Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Apr 2020 19:27
The new Nova flagship. (Source: Huawei)

The Huawei Nova 7 series: all 5G, all quad cameras, all 4000mAh battery phones

Huawei has debuted the Nova 7 SE, 7 and 7 Pro today (April 23, 2020). These phones closely resemble the Honor 30 devices from the front, but their rear panels are a different matter. Each variant has a 4-camera array on its back, ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Apr 2020 19:50
The Huawei MatePad 10.4. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei launches the new MatePad 10.4 in China

Huawei's latest tablet is the MatePad 10.4, a slate with a 2K display with the diagonal length it is named for. It is powered by the Kirin 810 and has 4GB or 6GB RAM options, which come in Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi or LTE SKUs. The OEM...
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Apr 2020 19:03
The Galaxy S20 Ultra. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung says the Galaxy S20 Ultra autofocus issue is not a bug that can be fixed with an update

Some owners of the most expensive Galaxy S20 variant have reportedly complained to its maker, Samsung, that its rear cameras cannot focus over very short distances. The same users have called for a firmware upgrade that might fix ...
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Apr 2020 22:25
Is a camera upgrade from the Xiaomi Mi 9 to the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro worth it?

88% Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro vs. Mi 9 camera comparison: A result couldn't be clearer?

Old versus new. Our camera review of the Mi 10 Pro and Mi 9 is like David against Goliath: 108 MP against 48 MP. But is the camera upgrade from a Mi 9 smartphone to the current generation of the Mi series really worth it? We compare the Sony IMX586 to the Samsung S5KHMX megapixel monster.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 6.67" | 208 g
Marcus Herbrich, 22 Apr 2020 20:21
Is this one of the next iPhones? (Source: SvetApple)

The latest iPhone 12 Pro renders are in, and they look like a tiny iPad Pro 2020

The tech-oracle blog SvetApple is back, this time with renders for the Pro variant of the upcoming iPhone 12 series. It incorporates its latest leaks to generate images that really do resemble the latest iPad in miniature. This is...
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Apr 2020 19:25
Facebook's Dark Mode is more of a Dark Grey Mode. (Image via 9to5Mac)

This is Facebook's Dark Mode on iOS

Facebook's Dark Mode is just around the corner. Various online sources have been able to enable the feature, showing a questionable design choice. Instead of using blacks in the theme (like most other dark modes), Facebook's Dark ...
Sam Medley, 22 Apr 2020 16:05
The Motorola Edge+ will cost US$1,000 on launch. (Source: @EvanBlass)

Motorola Edge+ specs and pricing revealed - Snapdragon 865, 12 GB RAM and US$1K price tag

Motorola’s Edge+ full specifications and pricing have been leaked a day ahead of its launch. The first true flagship smartphone from the company in some time will come packed with high-end features at a high-end price.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Apr 2020 12:00
Huawei P40 Lite: Provision of apps ensured despite the lack of Google Play Store

Huawei P40 Lite: Provision of apps ensured despite the lack of Google Play Store

Due to the trade war with the USA, like all the new Huawei smartphones, the Huawei P40 Lite has to make do without the Google Services despite its Android 10. However, the manufacturer is trying to close this gap in-house - with a...
Manuel Masiero, 21 Apr 2020 23:02
The Amazfit X. (Source: Huami)

Update | The Amazfit X, a new curved-display smartwatch, is about to launch on Indiegogo

Update: Amazfit has finally announced a launch date for the X: April 28, 2020. This 92-degree curved wearable was first introduced as a concept device in 2019. Now, however, it is ready to become a reality via its upcoming Indiego...
Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Apr 2020 22:37
Unofficial renders based on leaked specs (Image Source: Ben Geskin)

Latest Galaxy Fold 2 leaks: outer and inner display detailed specs, S-Pen support in the books after all

Contrary to some Korean sources that were previously claiming the S-Pen support would not be added to the Fold 2, the latest leaks point out that Samsung's S-Pens will indeed work with the upcoming foldable. Additionally, the inne...
Bogdan Solca, 21 Apr 2020 15:00
The latest 144Hz phone on the market. (Source: Nubia)

The Nubia Play is now live: a 144Hz display in a phone set at ~US$381

Nubia has launched its latest smartphone, the Play, during an online event today (April 21, 2020). This Snapdragon 765G device has a 6.65-inch screen with a refresh rate of 144 hertz (Hz). It has 8GB of RAM and a solidly mid-range...
Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Apr 2020 14:17
Apple's Xcode developer software is embedded in iPadOS 14 builds according to Jon Prosser. (Source: Apple)

Xcode said to baked into iPadOS 14, big implications for developers and pro-class apps for iPad

The leaks just keep coming from Jon Prosser at the moment and this new one is a big one, particularly if you’re a developer. However, it also has possibilities for the introduction of pro apps on the iPad which will only serve to ...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Apr 2020 13:51

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