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It looks like the details of the alleged upcoming Redmi Pad 5G tablet might be fake. (Image source: xiaomishka.ru)

Potential bad news for Redmi Pad 5G admirers: Noted tipster believes the leaked promo image of the new tablet from Xiaomi is fake

A recent leak concerning an alleged Redmi Pad 5G tablet depicted a very attractive device at an almost unbelievable price. A well-known tipster has taken a closer look at the leaked image and believes its contents are fake. The Re...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Apr 2020 11:48

The Redmi 10X smartphone is for the Chinese market. (Image source: MySmartPrice/edited)

Chinese market Redmi 10X specs, renders, SoC, and price revealed; will be the Redmi Note 9 for the global market

Details about the upcoming Redmi 10X smartphone from Xiaomi have been published, and it seems this will be the Chinese market version of the Redmi Note 9. The entry-level phone will cost 1,499 yuan (US$212) and comes with a Helio ...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Apr 2020 09:02

OnePlus 8 Pro: OnePlus' US$1000 phone may be suffering from a green tint display issue

The OnePlus 8 Pro tops out at US$1000, and one would expect a problem-free user experience. Just like the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, however, the phone seems to suffer from a green tint display issue—albeit only on some units.

Ricci Rox, 22 Apr 2020 23:28

A Meizu "press invite" for the 17 5G. (Source: Weibo)

Meizu announces its new flagship, the 17 5G, along with its May 2020 launch date

Meizu has issued a new media campaign in order to draw attention to the launch of its next premium phone, the 17 5G. It is based on an image that may or may not confirm an important aspect of the supposedly Snapdragon 865-powered ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Apr 2020 20:00

We could see an all-screen fingerprint scanner in a future Xiaomi device

Xiaomi working on all-screen fingerprint unlocking technology

A future Xiaomi device could be host to the company's first-ever all-screen fingerprint sensor. A few images posted on Twitter showcase the tech in action, indicating that it is development. There is no word about when it will mak...

Anil Satyanarayana, 22 Apr 2020 18:38

Vivo iQOO Neo 3 will come with a 4,500mAh battery

iQOO Neo3's battery specs showcased by company's official Weibo handle

Vivo-owned iQOO is all set to unveil its newest flagship in the form of the iQOO Neo 3. The device will come with a 4,500W battery that supports wired charging at 44W. It takes about an hour to charge the battery completely.

Anil Satyanarayana, 22 Apr 2020 16:17

The Mi 10 Youth Edition comes with a 5x periscope camera and is not just a re-branded Mi 10 Lite. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi zooms in: Mi 10 Youth Edition with 50x periscope camera and MIUI 12 landing on April 27

Xiaomi is taking on the zoom credentials of Huawei but on a budget. Aping the 5x optical zoom camera in the Nova 7 series, Xiaomi is bringing a periscope lens to the Mi 10 Youth Edition. Capable of 5x optical zoom and up to 50x di...

Alex Alderson, 22 Apr 2020 15:22

The Redmi Pad 5G is touted to sport four speakers. (Source: Tech in Deep)

Redmi Pad 5G: New Xiaomi tablet billed to launch on April 27, Snapdragon 765G in tow

Xiaomi's last tablet was the Mi Pad 4 that was released back in 2018. That has left fans of the series in the lurch, making Samsung's Galaxy Tab and Huawei's MediaPad lines the only viable Android alternatives. Things may be about...

Ricci Rox, 21 Apr 2020 22:39

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

The MatePad T8 will be the cheaper of Huawei's two new tablets. (Image source: WinFuture)

Huawei MatePad 10.4 and MatePad T8 teased ahead of imminent release

Expected to be launched on April 23 alongside the Nova 7 series, the MediaPad 10.4 and MatePad T8 are intended for different audiences. While hands-on and marketing pictures of the former have shown its mid-range credentials, the ...

Alex Alderson, 21 Apr 2020 19:56

The Redmi Band is likely to be renamed as the Xiaomi Mi Band 4C for Europe. (Image source: xiaomishka.ru)

Low-cost Redmi Band fitness tracker to be released in Europe as the Xiaomi Mi Band 4C

It seems likely that Xiaomi will release the very affordable Redmi Band onto the European market as the Mi Band 4C. The fitness tracker has been spotted in registration certificates as the Mi Smart Band 4C, but some detective work...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Apr 2020 14:36

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

The Poco F2 will likely be the same, but with a different badge. (Source: Redmi)

Poco F2 tipped to be a rebadged Redmi K30 Pro sans 5G support

The Poco F2 is coming, and it's touted to be rebranded Redmi K30 Pro. Interestingly, it's also said to eschew 5G support entirely, which could help Xiaomi keep the phone's pricing even below the already impressive Redmi K30 Pro. P...

Ricci Rox, 21 Apr 2020 10:11

OnePlus 7T Pro and OnePlus 7T are now available at discounted prices in India

OnePlus 7T Pro and OnePlus 7T prices in India slashed by Rs. 6,000, and Rs. 3,000 respectively

OnePlus has slashed the prices of its 2019 flagships in India. The OnePlus 7T Pro will set you back by Rs. 47,999($626) instead of Rs. 53,999($704). Similarly, the OnePlus 7T's cost has dropped from Rs. 37,999($495) to Rs. 34,999(...

Anil Satyanarayana, 21 Apr 2020 09:57

Global Android 10 rollout for the Mi A2 Lite continues

Xiaomi botched the first Android 10 update to the Mi A2 Lite. A new update "V11.0.4.0.QDLMIXM" was sent out last week in an extremely limited rollout, but now appears to have headed global, with users around the world confirming r...

Ricci Rox, 21 Apr 2020 09:18

An alleged teaser for the Huawei Nova 7 series. (Source: Weibo)

Huawei will release another new phone with the Kirin 990 5G processor: new leak

A device with a completely new Huawei model number has appeared on Geekbench 5. It is described as having 8GB of RAM and running on the 5G version of the premium Kirin 990 chipset. This has led to speculation that it is the Nova 7...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Apr 2020 15:14

The Mi Display 1A costs just CNY 699 (~US$99). (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi releases its new budget conscious external monitor, the Mi Display 1A

Featuring a 23.8-inch IPS panel, the Mi Display 1A has three-micro-edge bezels and a viewing angle of up to 178°. Retailing for just CNY 699 (~US$99), the Mi Display 1A is likely to attract interest from those who are looking for ...

Alex Alderson, 20 Apr 2020 13:33

Oppo presents the Find X2 Lite with 5G and a 32 MP selfie camera

The new Oppo Find X2 Lite is presented on the official Oppo Potugal website. The main features of the smartphone are a Snapdragon 765G, of course with 5G support, a fingerprint sensor integrated in the display and a 6.4-inch AMOLE...

Christian Hintze, 20 Apr 2020 12:48

The OPPO Find X2 Neo also comes in blue for the global market. (Image source: CNMO)

OPPO Find X2 Neo 5G smartphone latest renders leaked along with rumored specifications, release date, and price

New renders for the upcoming OPPO Find X2 Neo 5G smartphone have been published online. The device is believed to be a rebranded OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G for the global market. Along with the latest renders there are rumored specificatio...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Apr 2020 10:37

The Redmi Note 7 sold like hotcakes. (Source: Xiaomi)

Android 10 update for the Redmi Note 7 finally gets an ETA

Xiaomi has sent out the Android 10 update to quite a number of its phones, but the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro remain on Pie. There appears to be light at the end of the tunnel, though, if new information is anything to go b...

Ricci Rox, 20 Apr 2020 09:38

The Redmi K30i is expected to be a cheaper version of the Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G. (Image source: Androidsis)

Rumor | The Xiaomi Redmi K30i will be an even cheaper version of the Redmi K30 5G

It has been rumored that Xiaomi has yet another Redmi K30 smartphone in the works. Apparently, the next phone in the pipeline will be a “lite” version of the current Redmi K30 5G. Known as the Redmi K30i, this latest device will d...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Apr 2020 09:32

The Nubia Play has a 144Hz display. (Source: Weibo)

The Nubia Play is being hyped as 2020's first mid-range 144Hz display phone

This year has already seen a (very) exclusive club of phones that pack notebook-grade 144 hertz (Hz) display refresh rates. Nubia has announced that the upcoming Play will be the next to join it. However, unlike its new co-members...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Apr 2020 23:03

Is the Realme X2 being replaced? (Source: Realme)

Some evidence of the Realme X3 pops up online

There have been rumors to the effect that Realme may update its X2 series of smartphones soon. Now, a new device that this OEM has had approved for sale in various regions is thought to be one of them. This possible X3 has a 6.57-...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Apr 2020 22:26

OnePlus 8 Pro vs. Mi 10 Pro - Which of the "flagship killers" should you purchase? (Image source: OnePlus & Xiaomi)

OnePlus 8 Pro vs. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro - Which of the "flagship killers" should you purchase?

The OnePlus 8 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro are both excellent smartphones, but which of the two "flagship" killers should you purchase? While the two may look similar, there are quite a few differences that are worth considering befor...

Alex Alderson, 19 Apr 2020 19:26

Is this the Honor 10X Pro? (Source: SlashLeaks)

The Honor 10X Pro pops up in a new leak

A device alleged to be the Honor 10X Pro has appeared on SlashLeaks. This new rumor mainly consists of a render showing a phone somewhat like the new premium 30 series from the same brand. This new mid-ranger may also be destined ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Apr 2020 19:13

Malicious third-party resellers have been counterfeiting Intel CPUs (Image source: Intel)

Large numbers of counterfeit Intel CPUs are circulating in China: Retailers are attempting to RMA en masse

Chinese retailers have been attempting to RMA counterfeit Intel processors in large volumes. Many of these CPUs appear to have had their IHS' modified. Some "processors" are even shipping without a CPU die. Intel stated that it wi...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 19 Apr 2020 19:12

A new official iQOO Neo3 render. (Source: Weibo)

A possible iQOO Neo3 complete with Snapdragon 865 SoC appears on Geekbench

The iQOO Neo series' next generation is the 3, a phone touted to combine the highest-end of flagship phone specs at the lowest price. Its model number has appeared as the title of new listings on Geekbench 4, which may help set so...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Apr 2020 18:50

The Huawei Nova 6 series may be getting replaced soon. (Source: Huawei)

The Huawei Nova 7 series may have much in common with the Honor 30 phones: new leak

The Huawei Nova 6 series launched in late 2019 with vanilla, SE and Pro variants. A new leak posted to Weibo indicates that the OEM will provide direct successors to all of them this year. These phones are also now said to have th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Apr 2020 23:26

The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus. (Source: Lenovo)

The dual-screen Lenovo ThinkBook Plus will be released soon

Lenovo's innovative ThinkBook Plus is now up for pre-order on JD.com, prior to general sales starting from April 24, 2020. To recap, this 13.3-inch notebook has a 10.8-inch e-ink display on its lid. The user can thus write or dood...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Apr 2020 20:55

The midrange OPPO A92s is now available for pre-order in China. (Image source: OPPO)

MediaTek Dimensity and 5G at a great price: OPPO launches the A92s with Dimensity 800 SoC for 2,199 yuan (~US$311)

OPPO has made the A92s smartphone available for pre-order to customers in China. The midrange handset comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 800 5G processor, and it can be configured with either 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage or 8 GB RAM a...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Apr 2020 14:24

Xiaomi could be bringing three variants of the Mi Scooter to the European market soon. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumored Xiaomi Smart IoT product roadmap for Europe leaked - Mi TV Stick, Mi Smart Home Hub, and Mi Electric Scooter incoming

A supposed product roadmap revealing Xiaomi’s plans for the European market over the next few months has been leaked. The list contains already revealed items, such as the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 and Mi AIoT Router, but there...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Apr 2020 10:53

DxOMark: The Realme X2 Pro offers great bang for buck at the expense of camera performance

The Realme X2 Pro delivered an incredible performance to price ratio, but that may have come at the expense of camera performance, with the phone only managing to equal two-year-old flagships like the Galaxy Note 8 and iPhone X on...

Ricci Rox, 18 Apr 2020 09:53

Is this what a Lenovo Legion motherboard looks like? (Source: Weibo via Guru3D)

Rumor | Lenovo Legion is working on motherboards for Comet Lake-S processors

Lenovo's gaming brand Legion has become linked to an entry into the motherboard space. Apparently, it will kick things off in this vein with those for Intel Comet Lake and Comet Lake-S processors. This leak is based on images of b...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Apr 2020 23:53

TCL sold more QLED TVs in the first quarter of 2020. (Source: TCL)

TCL's TV shipment volumes hit 6.73 million in the first quarter of 2020

The display specialist TCL has reported its sales performance for the first quarter of 2020 (1Q2020). This company sold 6.73 million of its TVs during this period. This figure was down by approximately 20% year-on-year (YoY), howe...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Apr 2020 21:54

The Moto G Stylus and G Power are released to the US market

Two of the latest phones to join the popular Moto G smartphone series are now available for purchase on Motorola's US website. The G Power and G Stylus have very similar specs (the Snapdragon 665 SoC and 4GB of RAM included), alth...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Apr 2020 21:04

OnePlus 8 Pro: A camera comparison with the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro and Huawei P40 Pro

OnePlus has not only upped its game with the hardware that it has included in the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, but it has also increased the prices of its new smartphones. While many, we included, are interested to see what the OnePlus 8 ...

Alex Alderson, 17 Apr 2020 20:13

The Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro are still yet to receive Android 10. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi keeps the Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro on Android 9.0 Pie for another month, and fans aren't happy about it

The Mi Note 10 series, and by extension the Mi CC9 Pro, are the forgotten children of Xiaomi. Announced after the launch of Android 10, Xiaomi released the Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro on Android 9.0 Pie. Five months on, the late...

Alex Alderson, 17 Apr 2020 20:01

The new slide-out patents appear to be based on the existing Mate X design. (Image Source: LetsGoDigital)

New patents reveal that Huawei could soon release smartphones with slide-out screens

Huawei's patents show two designs with fully exposed displays on the back, which eliminates the need for front cams, as users can easily turn the phone and take selfies. One of the designs comes with a sliding screen that extends ...

Bogdan Solca, 17 Apr 2020 13:53

The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro have proved to be smash hits right from launch. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro sales go over 100 million yuan (US$14.1 million) in just one hot minute

It has been reported that sales in China of the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro smartphones have exceeded over 100 million yuan in just one minute. At the current exchange rate, that is equivalent to over US$14.1 million. The new flag...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Apr 2020 13:30

The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 has a 0.95-inch AMOLED screen. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 definitely coming as Huami reaffirms close business relationship

Huami has confirmed that the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 is still on course to launch later this year and that the working relationship between the two companies is as strong as ever. Recent rumors had suggested that Xiaomi was considering t...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Apr 2020 12:15

It's believed the regular Redmi Note 9 might soon be launched. (Image source: TENAA via MySmartPrice)

Redmi Note 9 specs and images revealed and it is already splitting opinions with its distinctive design

Some key specs and images of what is presumed to be a Redmi Note 9 smartphone have been published. The device has been spotted as the Xiaomi M2003J15SC on TENAA listings, with noted leakers suggesting it could be the Redmi Note 9....

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Apr 2020 10:41

The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro launch in China with significantly lower prices

OnePlus has now launched the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro in its home country of China. Unsurprisingly, the phones cost quite a bit less than they do in the US. Over US$130 less, to be exact. That differential can be explained, tho...

Ricci Rox, 17 Apr 2020 09:08

Qualcomm was the #1 phone processor maker in 2019. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm, MediaTek and Samsung are found to have been the biggest mobile chipset sellers in 2019

Counterpoint Research has released its latest report on the smartphone SoC market. It reports that Qualcomm remained the #1 vendor of such silicon worldwide in 2019, even though its share of the market fell slightly year-on-year. ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Apr 2020 22:11

What's that camera doing there, OnePlus? (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 8 teaser sparks questions about OnePlus Z/8 Lite display reveal

OnePlus has got people talking about a third device in the OnePlus 8 series again, rumoured to be called the OnePlus Z or OnePlus 8 Lite. Possibly powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000, this would not be the first time that the c...

Alex Alderson, 16 Apr 2020 20:38

The new Note 20 earbuds. (Source: YouTube)

Note 20: not the phone, but new TWS earbuds from the maker of CARD20

The Note 20s are YOBYBO's latest go at revolutionizing the TWS earbud form-factor. They have a unique asymmetrical shape that extend out of the wearer's ear while in use, as well as an equally innovative square charging case with ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Apr 2020 18:56

The LarkBox is a teeny tiny desktop PC coming from Chuwi. (Image via Chuwi on Twitter)

Chuwi teases desktop PC that fits in the palm of a hand

Chuwi teased a new mico-PC, the LarkBox. The tiny desktop looks to fit in the palm of a hand. The device will run on an Intel Celeron N4100 CPU, making it a decent choice for small streaming setups or basic computer needs.

Sam Medley, 16 Apr 2020 18:18

A recent teaser for the iQOO Neo3. (Source: Weibo)

iQOO Neo3: AnTuTu reveals the phone's 600,000+ score and main specs

iQOO is currently setting its latest Neo-series smartphone up for launch on April 23, 2020. It has been through the AnTuTu benchmark beforehand, which reveals a decently high score as may be expected of a Snapdragon 865-powered de...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Apr 2020 18:12

The OPPO A92s may look like this. (Source: SinaImg via PlayfulDroid)

The OPPO A92s is a phone that may launch with a MediaTek Dimensity 800-series SoC soon

New leaks point to the imminent debut of a new smartphone by OPPO called the PDKM00, or A92s. This device has also recently acquired renders that suggest quad rear cameras found in a square module. It may also have popped up on Ge...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Apr 2020 17:21

Own a Huawei or Honor smartphone? Take a picture with it for a chance to win one of 73 P40 Pro smartphones

Companies like OnePlus and Huawei love to run user-driven contests across social media platforms as a way to promote the brand and this seems to be no different.

Allen Ngo, 16 Apr 2020 00:37

Redmi launches its new US$14 AirDots S TWS buds featuring a low-latency mode for gamers

Xiaomi has now launched its new TWS earbuds, the Redmi AirDots S. The AirDots S looks to be a refresh of the first-gen Redmi AirDots and offers more of the same, with the addition of a new low latency game mode.

Ricci Rox, 15 Apr 2020 22:19