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Android 10 is now available for Nokia 8 Sirocco users

Nokia 8 Sirocco gets stable Android 10 update

Nokia 8 Sirocco is finally receiving its highly-anticipated Android 10 update. It is rolling out now and will be available to users in batches. Nokia says that everyone should get the software by April 20th.

Anil Satyanarayana, 15 Apr 2020 17:51

Motorola's new premium phone line-up? (Source: Twitter)

The Motorola Edge appears on Geekbench with the Snapdragon 765G SoC and 6GB of RAM

Motorola is currently linked to an upcoming smartphone series with the name of Edge. One of its variants may have surfaced on Geekbench 5. It is not the rumored Snapdragon 865-powered flagship, but does apparently run the powerful...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Apr 2020 17:44

A screenshot from Suning.com pegging the iPhone SE 2020 for an April 15 release date, captured earlier today. (Image via Jon Prosser on Twitter)

Update: Confirmed | iPhone SE 2: The iPhone SE 2020 may launch today

According to a suspect claim by a Chinese retailer, the iPhone SE 2020 (or iPhone 9, depending on the final name) may launch later today (April 15) at 11 A.M. Eastern. Several leakers have claimed that Chinese retailer Suning is p...

Sam Medley, 15 Apr 2020 16:40

Nokia's upcoming flagship will come with a 108MP camera

Nokia 9.3 PureView to take on Samsung and OnePlus with a 120Hz screen, Snapdragon 865, and more

Some details have emerged online that shed light on Nokia's upcoming flagship. Nokia 9.3 PureView will reportedly come with a 120Hz screen, a 108MP camera sensor, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. The phone doesn't have an offici...

Anil Satyanarayana, 15 Apr 2020 15:05

The Honor 30 Pro+ has an IMX700 like the P40 Pro. (Image source: Honor)

Honor 30 Pro+ launches with Kirin 990 and 50 MP IMX700; debuts in second on DxOMark

Based around a Kirin 990 and a 6.57-inch OLED panel, the Honor 30 Pro+ looks like the P40 Pro. It shares the latter's IMX700 50 MP camera too and has been awarded a laudable 125 points by DxOMark.

Alex Alderson, 15 Apr 2020 14:46

Xiaomi seems to be planning a battery-saving darker look for MIUI 12. (Image source: XDA Developers)

Xiaomi leaks part of its MIUI 12 user interface by mistake

Xiaomi seems to have leaked a small portion of its MIUI 12 user interface by accident. It’s widely believed that the Chinese OEM is busy working on the latest version of its Android overlay and there has even been a recent leak li...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Apr 2020 14:12

The Xiaomi Comet offers an IP68 rating. (Images source: Coolapk via Weibo)

Xiaomi Comet prototype smartphone proves that Xiaomi has dabbled with IP68 waterproofing before

Photos of a Xiaomi Comet engineering prototype smartphone have been shared online, and it bears a distinct resemblance to the design of the Black Shark 3 gaming phone. Apparently, the Xiaomi Comet sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 ...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Apr 2020 12:45

GPD is preparing the Win Max handheld console for its crowdfunding campaign. (Image source: @softwincn)

GPD starts Win Max handheld console assembly: Price coming later this month; campaign begins in May

GPD has been slowly drip-feeding general information and technical details about the upcoming Win Max handheld console lately. Images of the device’s motherboard have just been posted online and somewhat scant updates in regard to...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Apr 2020 10:05

The Honor 20 Pro. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Magic UI 3.1 update now hitting the Honor V20, Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro, Honor V30, and Honor V30 Pro

As Huawei kicks off the rollout of EMUI 10.1 to its current and last-gen flagships, its Honor sub-brand isn't forgotten. The update comes in the form of Magic UI 3.1 and is now slowly becoming available on Honor flagships like the...

Ricci Rox, 14 Apr 2020 23:21

The OnePlus 8 Pro marks the end of flagship-killers from the company. (Image Source: OnePlus)

No longer a flagship-killer: OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are now official, 8 Pro tops-out at US$999 with Snapdragon 865, 120 Hz display, 2x 48 MP cameras, and more

OnePlus has officially taken wraps off the new OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. The new OnePlus 8 series is powered by the Snapdragon 865 5G and iteratively build upon last year's OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. The new phones are priced...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Apr 2020 21:19

New Android 10 update arrives for the Mi A2 Lite

After incessant requests from owners, Xiaomi finally the released Android 10 update for the Mi A2 Lite over a month ago. The update was disastrous, however, and bricked a number of devices. The company has now released a new Andro...

Ricci Rox, 14 Apr 2020 16:01

The OnePlus 8 series will start at £599. (Image source: OnePlus via John Lewis)

OnePlus 8 Pro: 256 GB model is over 25% more expensive than its predecessor, UK retailer confirms

OnePlus is upping its prices by £50 to £200. Thanks to UK retailer listings that went live early, we know that the OnePlus 8 will start at £599, £50 more than the OnePlus 7T. Want 256 GB with your OnePlus 8 Pro? Well, that'll cost...

Alex Alderson, 14 Apr 2020 15:18

Lenovo re-introduces the concept of a removable battery in the new A7 phone

Lenovo has launched the A7 in China. It is a considerable departure from your average smartphone, in that the processor here is from Unisoc. Not only that, but it has a swappable 4000mAh battery. It does not have a sale price as y...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Apr 2020 14:49

The Nubia RedMagic 5G comes in three different colour options. (Source: RedMagic)

Nubia RedMagic 5G international pre-orders and public release announced

International pre-orders for the earlier announced Nubia RedMagic 5G — successor to the RedMagic 3 and 3S — begin on the 4th of April, with the official release date set for the 21st of April. RedMagic is running a "blueprint" buy...

Craig Ward, 14 Apr 2020 10:00

Europe's latest OPPO phone. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO launches the quad-cam A91 in Germany

OPPO has announced that the mid-range A91 smartphone will become available in Europe. It brings the combination of a MediaTek Helio P70 SoC, high-res quad rear cameras with a monochrome sensor and a 20:9 aspect ratio to the German...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Apr 2020 10:00

An up-to-date 'Lenovo Legion Phone' render. (Source: PriceBaba)

Lenovo Legion Phone: a new leak hints at unprecedented 90W charging in this gaming device

Lenovo is now linked to the release of a new smartphone that will be part of its iconic Legion gaming brand. A new, allegedly official, poster that indicates an unfeasible-looking charging rate for this device has found its way on...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Apr 2020 22:27

The new AirVOOC wireless charger. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO launches the fan-cooled AirVOOC wireless charger alongside the Ace2 5G

The OPPO Ace2 has been introduced via live-stream in China today (April 13, 2020), as promised. The new Snapdragon 865-powered phone launched alongside the AirVOOC charger, a new accessory that supports 40-watt (W) wireless power....

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Apr 2020 21:41

The Mr. A OnePlus 8 cases. (Image source: OnePlus)

Opinion | Leaked OnePlus 8 limited edition cases show how far OnePlus has diverged from its roots

Launching tomorrow alongside the OnePlus 8 series, the limited edition cases have been created in collaboration with André Saraiva. Part of the OnePlus x Andre series, the cases will inevitably come in OnePlus and OnePlus 8 Pro ve...

Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2020 20:32

Huawei launched the Ascend 910 chipset last year. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei rumoured to be developing server GPUs as it rebukes "groundless criticism" over its ties with the CCP

Rumour has it that Huawei is planning on entering the server GPU market. The news comes as Huawei has attacked critics about its involvement in the UK's 5G infrastructure.

Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2020 19:53

The iQOO Neo3 will launch soon. (Source: Vivo)

The Vivo iQOO Neo3 is set to become the world's 2nd 144Hz phone on its April 2020 launch

Vivo's iQOO sub-brand makes the Neo series of smartphones: gaming-focused devices based on flagship-grade Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. Now, the company has announced its 3rd generation. This phone will stand alongside the Red M...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Apr 2020 18:01

The Huawei Watch GT 2 can now measure blood oxygen saturation levels. (Image source: Huawei)

The Watch GT 2 does support blood oxygen saturation monitoring after all, but Huawei left its Sp02 sensor disabled for six months

The Watch GT 2 has been well received, but the lack of blood oxygen saturation monitoring was an oversight. Now, the smartwatch can finally use its Sp02 sensor courtesy of a software update, six months after launching.

Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2020 17:15

Does Huawei have another two tablets in development? (Image source: Evan Blass)

Rumour | Huawei to release the MediaPad M7 alongside a new 8-inch budget tablet, the MatePad T

Huawei is one of the few Android OEMs still releasing tablets. Taking the fight to Apple alongside Samsung, multiple sources are claiming that Huawei has another two tablets in development. Apparently, the MediaPad M7 and MatePad ...

Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2020 13:47

The Mi Note 10 will get a Lite variant. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi will launch the Mi Note 10 Lite sometime soon

The Mi Note 10 is a phone with a 108MP main camera sensor and a bigger battery than its flagship Mi 10 analog. However, Xiaomi has also been rumored to have a Lite variant of this device in the works. Now, official documentation f...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Apr 2020 22:30

Meizu 17 appears on AnTuTu, breaks the 580k mark and confirms Snapdragon 865

Meizu's next offering in its flagship line, the Meizu 17, has now surfaced and made the trip over to popular benchmark platform AnTuTu. While the phone doesn't post any groundbreaking numbers, the listing confirms that it'll be po...

Ricci Rox, 12 Apr 2020 14:43

An alleged live Honor 30-series image. (Source: GizmoChina)

The Honor 30 Pro+ may have shown up on Geekbench

Recently, a leak that suggests Honor will follow Huawei's lead in adding a Pro+ variant to its 2020 flagship sprung. Now, a new Geekbench listing that may be for this very phone has appeared. It shows that the "Plus" model may run...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Apr 2020 14:31

The Redmi K30 Pro was launched in March 2020. (Image source: Redmi)

Lu Weibing says IP53 for the Redmi K30 Pro is sufficient - social media users disagree and persuade him to consider IP68 for future Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones

Lu Weibing, Xiaomi executive and general manager of Redmi, has been pondering the subject of Ingress Protection ratings on the Chinese social media site Weibo. The Redmi boss declared that IP53 was enough for the Redmi K30 Pro but...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Apr 2020 12:30

iFixit had the Mate Xs X-rayed as part of its teardown. (Source: YouTube)

iFixit's Huawei Mate Xs teardown does little for the foldable category's reputation for durability

YouTube teardown specialists iFixit has posted its disassembly video for the Huawei Mate Xs. This device has a flexible display found on the outer face of its phablet form-factor. It has also now been found to contain various seri...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2020 20:31

The Huawei MatePad Pro may have a new mid-range sibling. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei may have a new, mid-range 10-inch tablet ready for launch in China

A leaked poster hints at a brand-new member of Huawei's MatePad slate series. This one seems to have an about 10-inch screen with a 2K resolution. It is described as powered by the Kirin 810 processor, and may be intended to appea...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2020 16:51

The Redmi AirDots feature a built-in microphone. (Image source: B&H)

Redmi AirDots 2 and Redmi SonicBass Wireless Earphones from Xiaomi likely to be announced soon

Recently spotted Bluetooth certificates have indicated an upcoming announcement of two new products from the Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi: the Redmi AirDots 2 and the Redmi SonicBass Wireless Earphones. The first Redmi AirDots have been...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Apr 2020 13:18

Android 10 on the Mi A3 remains a mess. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi pulls Android 10 update for Mi A3 again following repeated complaints

The Mi A3 is not out of the woods yet, as Xiaomi keeps pushing buggy Android 10 updates to the device. Now, it has emerged that the company has pulled the latest Android 10 update following a litany of complaints from owners.

Alex Alderson, 10 Apr 2020 19:05

Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been banned in China. (Image via Nintendo w/ edits)

China bans import sales of Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Import sales of Animal Crossing: New Horizons have been halted and banned in China. Though the reasons for the ban are still unknown, a likely cause is the use of the game's online features by protestors to speak out against the C...

Sam Medley, 10 Apr 2020 18:56

The OPPO Ace2 will launch on April 13, 2020; high refresh rate and touch-sampling rate confirmed

OPPO has officially announced that it will launch a new phone called the Ace2 later in April 2020. This device is also slated to support a 90 hertz (Hz) refresh rate, along with a 180Hz touch-sampling rate. These gaming-focused sp...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Apr 2020 18:31

The Honor 30 line may also get the Pro Plus treatment. (Source: Huawei)

New leaks add a Pro Plus variant and 40W charging to the upcoming Honor 30 series

Honor is already thought to bring a P40 Pro-esque 50MP main camera to its impending new flagships, the 30 and 30 Pro. Now, there are indications that the brand is making this series even more like the new Huawei flagships, with an...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Apr 2020 17:24

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro has been awarded top marks in an independent screen evaluation. (Image source: Soomal)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro smartphone tops Soomal's display evaluation charts but there's no Huawei P40, OPPO Find X2, or Samsung Galaxy S20 to oppose it

The new Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro smartphone has leapfrogged over various iPhones to head Soomal’s display evaluation charts for both subjective user experience and the more objective professional color tests. It’s a good result for the Xi...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Apr 2020 12:29

BIWINTech wants to bring its brand of SSDs and RAM sticks overseas

If successful, we might be seeing laptops with RAM modules from BIWINTech in the future alongside the usual Corsair, SK Hynix, G.Skill, or Samsung.

Allen Ngo, 10 Apr 2020 00:46

The Nokia 4.2 updates to Android 10

Nokia has announced that its 2019 budget 4.2 handset can now be updated to Android 10, bringing improvements such as Digital Wellbeing and a dark mode to the phone. However, many users now face a long wait for this major software ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Apr 2020 20:16

The Vision X65 is Huawei's first OLED TV. (Image source: Huawei via JD.com & GSMArena)

Huawei launches the Vision X65, a 65-inch OLED Smart TV with gesture controls and a bezel-less design

Teased earlier this week, Huawei has now unveiled the Vision X65. Featuring a 65-inch OLED panel, fourteen hidden speakers and gesture controls, the Vision X65 certainly looks futuristic.

Alex Alderson, 09 Apr 2020 15:14

The Redmi Note 7 originally ran MIUI 10. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Alleged list of Xiaomi smartphones tipped for upcoming MIUI 12 update includes Xiaomi Mi 10, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, Redmi K30, and Redmi Note 8

A list of alleged Xiaomi smartphones that have been lined up to receive an update to MIUI 12 has been published online. A total of 23 devices are included on the list, which features phones from both Xiaomi and Redmi brands. The M...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Apr 2020 12:50

EMUI 10.1 update now hitting the Huawei P30, P30 Pro, and Mate 20 Pro

Huawei recently unveiled a slight update to its skin—EMUI 10.1—and the first build is now being sent out to the company's last-gen flagships, the P30, P30 Pro, Mate 20 pro, and other phones in the Mate 20 series. EMUI 10.1 brings ...

Ricci Rox, 09 Apr 2020 09:52

Several MediaTek phones have been found to be cheating in benchmarks

MediaTek allegedly cheated on a host of popular mobile benchmarking tests

MediaTek has been accused of artificially inflating benchmark scores on some of their devices. The shortcoming came to light when a reviewer found that a Helio P95 chip outperformed a Dimensity 1000L in PCMark. Some digging reveal...

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 Apr 2020 19:55

Will you care about the differences between the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro in daily use? (Image source: OnePlus)

Opinion | Full OnePlus 8 & OnePlus 8 Pro pricing and specifications confirm OnePlus' flagship ambitions

With OnePlus set to unveil the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro on April 14, WinFuture has gone and confirmed pretty much every detail about both devices. While some decisions may leave you scratching your head, OnePlus' pricing struct...

Alex Alderson, 08 Apr 2020 18:36

The Redmi Band is water-resistant to a 5 ATM rating. (Image source: Redmi)

Redmi Band now available via online retailer for US$19.99; affordable waterproof fitness tracker coming to India soon

The Redmi Band is now available through an online retailer for the low price of US$19.99. The cheap fitness tracker comes in a choice of four colors and is even waterproof. Unearthed BIS and Bluetooth certifications for the new Re...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Apr 2020 13:19

MIUI finally gets Android 10's gesture navigation functionality. (Image Source: Mi Community)

Xiaomi MIUI to finally get Android 10 gesture controls

Users of Xiaomi MIUI 11 will soon be able to enable Android 10 gestures. An update to MIUI 11 is going live to select Chinese ROM users and is expected to be available globally soon.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Apr 2020 10:09

The 192 MP sensor will potentially be even bigger. (Source: Xiaomi)

A Snapdragon 765G-powered phone with a massive 192 MP sensor could be set for launch - Mi Note 11?

According to a new report, there's a new smartphone on the way, coming with a massive 192 MP sensor onboard. The phone, however, will eschew Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 865 in favor of the sub-premium Snapdragon 765G.

Ricci Rox, 08 Apr 2020 09:12

The X65 will be Huawei's first OLED TV. (Image source: MyDrivers)

Huawei teases the Smart TV X65, a 65-inch OLED TV with under-display speakers, a pop-up camera and a secret feature

Supposedly launching tomorrow, the Smart TV X65 will be Huawei's first OLED TV. Running on Hongmeng OS and featuring fourteen under-display speakers along with a 24 MP pop-up camera, the X65 will certainly be unique. Huawei has te...

Alex Alderson, 07 Apr 2020 23:16

The Mi Air 2S offer twice the battery life that the Mi AirDots Pro 2 do. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Air 2S: Apple AirPods clones that offer 24 hours battery life, wireless charging and LHDC support

Fancy a cheap pair of Apple AirPods rip-offs? Well, Xiaomi has you covered with the Mi Air 2S. The TWS earbuds offer up to 24 hours battery life, support for the LHDC codec and wireless charging. Likely sold as the Mi AirDots Pro ...

Alex Alderson, 07 Apr 2020 20:35

The Kirin 985 launch is back on, apparently. (Source: Twitter)

New leaks insist the Kirin 985 SoC exists after all, falls behind Dimensity 1000 in AI Benchmark

Prior to the Honor V30's launch, the rumor mill yielded theories that Huawei would debut a Kirin 985 processor to go with it. However, they were debunked when the same phone launched with the 990 instead. Now, OnLeaks asserts that...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Apr 2020 19:17

OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 8 series will support wireless charging

OnePlus 8 series officially confirmed to support wireless charging

OnePlus fans will be pleased to know that the OnePlus 8 series will finally come with wireless charging capabilities. The phones can reportedly be charged at speeds as high as 30W via a dedicated charger. Other Qi-capable devices ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 07 Apr 2020 17:16