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Lenovo now sells the Flex 5G in the US. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo releases the Flex 5G to the US market via its own site

The Flex 5G is Lenovo's premium 2-in-1 with the Snapdragon 8cx platform that allows it the same standalone connectivity as most 2020 flagship phones. It has been on sale in the US before; however, those units were locked to the Ve...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2020 01:02

The OnePlus 8 is now available through the carrier Visible

OnePlus scored places for its flagship 8 series of smartphones with the US carriers T-Mobile and Verizon on its launch. Now, it has (technically) added a third: Visible, a pre-pay network. It now stocks the vanilla 8 in its Onyx B...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2020 20:05

This may be the Mate 40's first teaser. (Source: WinFuture)

The Huawei Mate 40 series, complete with 5nm 5G-capable processor, is apparently on the way

Huawei is currently thought to have a new flagship phablet series that may comprise the Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro (at least) in the works. Now, one of the OEM's official Twitter channels has released a video indicating that they wil...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2020 19:05

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 display has several new features including a 1.4R curvature. (Image: Samsung)

Galaxy Z Fold 2 display detailed by Samsung ahead of release, features world first 1.4R curvature

Samsung Display has detailed several of the foldable display advances in the new panel found in the Galaxy Z Fold 2. No doubt, the move is aimed at assuring would-be customers that the panel is robust and can withstand everyday ri...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Sep 2020 13:54

The Pixel 5, according to a new leak. (Source: Twitter)

Google sets a date for the Pixel 5 and 4a 5G launch

The Pixel 5 - not to mention the 5G variant of the 4a - have been anticipated for quite some time. Now, Google has finally confirmed a date for the launch of these new smartphones. This event will also see the debut of the latest ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Sep 2020 01:09

Samsung is reportedly the 875G supplier. (Source: Samsung)

The Snapdragon 875G is reportedly confirmed to be made by Samsung

The Snapdragon 875G is a rumored high-performance variant of Qualcomm's 2021 flagship mobile processor. A new report asserts not only that it is planned for certain, but that Samsung will be the company to manufacture it. This con...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Sep 2020 00:22

The 82-inch Mi TV will support 8K and 5G. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's 82-inch and 8K Smart TV will be one of the first with a built-in 5G modem for uninterrupted streaming

Xiaomi is working on bringing a new 82-inch and 8K TV to market, according to a new report. The TV will even have a 5G modem onboard, allowing for streaming without an Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection.

Alex Alderson, 14 Sep 2020 22:14

Autonomous vehicles may be better and safer with network slicing. (Source: Ericsson)

The network slicing market may surpass US$600 million in 6 years

Network slicing refers to the process of sharing a single network (usually for mobile data) between different use-cases (e.g. IoT or VR) in a way that renders the same connectivity optimal for each one. Therefore, its market is li...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2020 16:55

The iPhone 12 Pro chassis leak reveals insights into the phone’s LiDAR and 5G capabilities (Image source: @EveryApplePro)

iPhone 12 Pro chassis leak showcases LiDAR, 5G antenna placement, and those wonderfully machined flat metal sides

Just days before Apple’s September 16th launch event, a chassis leak highlights the innards of the premium Apple iPhone 12 Pro, showing off where the phone’s 5G antenna will be placed, possible LiDAR scanner positioning, and its f...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 13 Sep 2020 10:09

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G comes in 128 GB and 512 GB storage configurations. (Image source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G has a Bill of Materials cost of US$548.90 or 42% of the US$1,299.99 price tag

The Bill of Materials (BoM) for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (128 GB variant) has been estimated at a total of US$548.90. As the flagship device currently has an official retail price of US$1,299.99, then this BoM cost is e...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Sep 2020 12:49

The Microsoft Surface Duo is now available. Image via Microsoft.

Microsoft's Surface Duo dual-screen Android phone now available starting at US$1399, early reviews unimpressed

The Surface Duo is now available. Microsoft's dual-screen Android phone has been hotly anticipated, but early reviews suggest the device needs a bit more time to bake; while the design is good, the software is buggy. The phone sta...

Sam Medley, 10 Sep 2020 21:05

The Motorola Razr 2020 5G. (Source: WinFuture)

Update: Launched, leaks confirmed | The Motorola Razr 2020 5G has a full specs leak and an unboxing ahead of its official launch

Motorola is scheduled to launch its refreshed Razr 2020 later today (September 9, 2020). However, it is already out there in the form of YouTube hands-on and first impressions by prominent tech influencers. Furthermore, Roland Qua...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Sep 2020 22:18

The iPhone 12 is likely to be released in October

iPhone 12: Leaked promotional material hints at an October release date

A leaked carrier email suggests that customers have until October 20 to pre-order the iPhone 12 and Apple Watch Series 6. It indicates that the iPhone 12 will be released sometime in October. However, the email neglects to mention...

Anil Satyanarayana, 09 Sep 2020 14:57

MediaTek is planning to bring fast 6 nm processors to inexpensive Chromebooks in 2021. (Image Source: Android Authority)

MediaTek to launch fast 6 nm ARM-based processors for inexpensive Chromebooks in 2021

MediaTek is looking to release fast 6 nm processors for the budget-oriented Chromebooks in 2021. The upcoming MT8195 processor will be similar to Apple's ARM-based proprietary processors that are scheduled to release with next yea...

Bogdan Solca, 09 Sep 2020 14:13

The Pixel 5s has made its first public appearance. (Image: @japonton)

A new Pixel 5s variant surfaces in live photos

A new variant of the Pixel 5 has appeared in live photos for the first time. Dubbed the Pixel 5s, the device is made from polycarbonate and features a very similar design language to the recently released Pixel 4a.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Sep 2020 13:09

OnePlus has versions of Android 11 for the 8 series. (Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 8 series now has stable Android 11-based betas

Google has released the first stable build of Android 11 for the Pixel line of smartphones today (September 8, 2020). Now, OnePlus has announced that it too has such an update for its current flagships, the 8 and 8 Pro. They come ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Sep 2020 23:26

The LG Wing has made another prelaunch appearance in the wild. (Image: @folduniverse)

LG Wing shows up again in video, this time revealing the swivel mechanism in action

The forthcoming LG Wing has been caught in action once again ahead of its official launch on September 14. The latest video leak shows how the swiveling display works which is something that we haven’t previously seen.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Sep 2020 10:10

Asus ROG Phone 3: Not only hardware makes the difference

The ROG Phone 3 is a mighty piece of hardware and the best gaming smartphone that we have ever seen. However, this is not only due to the powerful hardware, Asus has also got a lot of other things right.

Daniel Schmidt, 07 Sep 2020 13:18

The Vivo smartphone uses electricity to change color. (Image source: Vivo/YouTube - edited)

Vivo solves the problem of which color to choose for your next smartphone thanks to smart glass

Vivo has been showing off an interesting new prototype smartphone that can offer users different-colored back panels thanks to the utilization of electrochromic technology. The rear of the Vivo smartphone, which looks like a modif...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Sep 2020 12:19

Is this the end of Kirin? Maybe. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei's 5nm Kirin launch is delayed as it seeks to get all its orders out of TSMC before an important deadline

Huawei's mobile platforms have been notable by their absence from IFA 2020. It transpires that the OEM has decided to delay the launch of its Kirin 1000 platform (which is to be the first of its series to be based on a 5 nanometer...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Sep 2020 00:06

Oppo is beta testing Android 11 ColorOS 8 on the Find X2, Find X2 Pro, Reno3 and Reno3 Pro: official ROM could arrive on Android 11 launch day

Oppo appears to be taking a proactive approach to Android 11. The phone maker will reportedly start testing a beta version of its Android 11-based ColorOS ROM on phones including the Find X2 and Reno3, starting on September 7th.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 05 Sep 2020 13:42

LG Velvet now comes in a third, more powerful, MediaTek Dimensity 1000C variant. (Image: LG)

LG Velvet with more powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1000C chip comes to T-Mobile

US carrier T-Mobile has announced what is a more powerful variant of the LG Velvet. The new version of the device eschews a Qualcomm chip in favor of the new MediaTek Dimensity 1000C which features four high-performance Cortex A-7...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Sep 2020 13:30

The Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 5G includes an S Pen stylus. (Image Source: Samsung)

Samsung launches first 5G-enabled Galaxy Book Flex thin and light convertible with 13 MP camera and Intel Gen 11 Tiger Lake-U CPUs

The new thin and light Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 5G convertible ultrabook packs Intel's new i5 / i7 quad-core Tiger Lake-U CPUs with integrated Iris Xe graphics coupled with up to 16 GB of LPDDR4x-4266 RAM and up to 512 GB of NVMe ...

Bogdan Solca, 03 Sep 2020 14:57

The Redmi 10X Pro 5G is priced at 2,599 yuan (US$380) in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi, Honor, and Huawei control the latest AnTuTu midrange smartphone performance chart with the Redmi 10X and 10X Pro proving to be affordable 5G standard-bearers

The AnTuTu midrange smartphone performance chart for August is currently dominated by Redmi, Honor, and Huawei. The Redmi 10X 5G and 10X Pro 5G with their MediaTek Dimensity 820 processors have managed to keep challengers away fro...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Sep 2020 06:30

The impressive Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra may eventually find its way on to international markets. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra brushes aside the competition in the August AnTuTu flagship smartphone performance chart with the iQOO 5 and ROG Phone 3 also scoring well

AnTuTu has published its flagship smartphone performance chart for August and top position has been snatched up by the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra. The chart has thoroughly been shaken up lately thanks to some powerful new releases, includ...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Sep 2020 05:20

The FCC has certified six new Google smartphones. (Image source: XDA Developers)

FCC certifies new Google smartphones as Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 details offered

The FCC has certified several new Google smartphones ahead of the release of the Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5. A new leak has detailed the prices and colours of both devices in Europe too.

Alex Alderson, 02 Sep 2020 17:07

The Galaxy Z Fold2 is live. (Source: YouTube)

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G crosses the US$2000 mark with ease in Europe

Today (September 1, 2020), Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G for a number of markets worldwide, Germany included. This means we finally get to find out how the premium device is priced in various different regions. The ne...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2020 16:00

Realme presents the X3. (Source: YouTube)

The Realme V3 launches as the cheapest 5G phone in China

Realme has unveiled the eye-catching new X7 series of smartphones today (September 1, 2020) today during a virtual event in China. This launch also introduced a new member of the V line, which is also powered by a MediaTek Dimensi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2020 15:58

Qualcomm and its 5G broadband partners claim to have completed the world's longest-range mmWave data call

mmWave is a sub-type of 5G associated with the potential for ultra-high speeds. However, it is also lumbered with a perception of being unreliable due to weak reception. Qualcomm, Ericsson and Casa Systems seek to change that with...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Aug 2020 20:33

Huawei may not ship HarmonyOS phones. (Source: Huawei)

No HarmonyOS smartphone until 2021: Huawei CEO

Huawei has been rumored to release the first phone with HarmonyOS - its contingency against the loss of access to Android - out of the box by the end of 2020. However, the CEO of its Consumer Business Group has reportedly confirme...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Aug 2020 00:37

The LG 'Wing' caught in the wild ahead of a fall lauch at around US$1,000. (Image: Android Authority)

LG Wing launching in the fall for $1K

LG’s innovative twist-out ‘Wing’ phone will be coming to market as soon as this fall. Moreover, it will be priced at around US$1,000 which seems reasonable for a device sporting two displays.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Aug 2020 14:41

A hypothetical Nintendo Switch successor could transform the ninth console generation (Image source: Nintendo)

No, not the PlayStation 5 or the Xbox Series X: the Nintendo Switch Pro could be your best bet for next-gen gaming

The ninth console generation is rapidly approaching. However, with the rise of more powerful mobile hardware and the major strides made in terms of thin client game streaming, a mobile Nintendo Switch successor could prove to be a...

Column by Arjun Krishna Lal, 28 Aug 2020 14:42

Qualcomm's new X60 modem was used in this test. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm and Ericsson announce a world-first in the development of 5G carrier aggregation

Qualcomm and Ericsson have been collaborating on the development of 5G technology for quite some time now. The partners' latest achievement is the successful completion of data calls using carrier aggregation. This was done using ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Aug 2020 21:15

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 was announced a few weeks ago, but availability details are still unclear. (Image Source: Samsung)

Samsung is allegedly working on three new foldable phones

We haven't even found out when exactly the new Galaxy Z Fold 2 is going to be available, yet rumors about other upcoming foldable models are already circulating on Twitter. Details are quite skimpy, but it looks like Samsung plans...

Bogdan Solca, 27 Aug 2020 14:46

The RedMagic 5S' new colorway. (Source: RedMagic)

The RedMagic 5G drops in price as pre-orders for its incremental refresh go live globally

International pre-orders for the latest in RedMagic gaming phones have gone live today (August 26, 2020). This device is a variation on this series' early 2020 flagship, which launched with a 144Hz display and active cooling. That...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Aug 2020 22:52

Here's our first look at what could be the Poco X3

Poco X3 billed to come with a Snapdragon 732G, quad-camera array, and a 5,000mAh battery; tentative release date set for September 8

A leak suggests that the upcoming Poco X3 will be the world's first smartphone to run Qualcomm's mid-range Snapdragon 732G SoC. Some of its other specs include a 64MP quad-camera array, a 5,160mAh battery chargeable at 33W, and a ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 26 Aug 2020 16:23

A Realme X7 Pro variant will allegedly come with Qualcomm's newest Snapdragon 860 5G SoC

Realme X7 Pro Player Edition will allegedly be the world's first smartphone to ship with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 5G

It appears that there are multiple Realme X7 Pro variants in the works. One of them —the Realme X7 Pro Player Edition— is expected to come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 5G SoC. The Realme X7 series will be released in China on Se...

Anil Satyanarayana, 26 Aug 2020 07:15

A render for the X7 Pro. (Source: Twitter)

A possible Realme X7 Pro with the Dimensity 1000+ SoC appears on Geekbench

The OEM Realme is now said to have incorporated the flagship MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset in an upcoming phone called the X7 Pro. A model number that could be from the brand associated with the same SoC has surfaced on the Gee...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Aug 2020 19:34

The Galaxy Note 20 and 20 Ultra. (Source: YouTube)

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 pre-orders in China are shown to be a tenth of those of the Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series are now available to reserve with online retailers in the Chinese market. This has led to an observation from the well-known leaker Ice Universe as to how its 2 variants are faring in this market....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Aug 2020 19:02

The Realme 7 is likely to be launched sometime in September 2020

Leak suggests that the Realme 7 will come with a MediaTek Helio G95 SoC, 90Hz LCD panel, 5,000mAh battery, and more

The Realme 7 has begun leaking weeks before its September launch. It will allegedly come with a MediaTek Helio G95 SoC, a quad-camera setup with a 64MP Sony sensor at the helm, and a 16MP selfie camera. Its 5,000mAh battery can be...

Anil Satyanarayana, 25 Aug 2020 18:38

Qualcomm selects the 33 firms that will benefit from its Small Business Accelerator Program

In response to the often harsh realities of the peri-Covid-19 world from the enterprise perspective, Qualcomm implemented the Small Business Accelerator Program to help firms of that description during this time. It exists to dona...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Aug 2020 18:07

This series' next generation could have a Snapdragon 860 device. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO may debut the Snapdragon 860 SoC in conjunction with the Reno 5 series

OPPO is currently thought to have updates for its Reno4 series of premium mid-range phones in the works. The highest-end of these may be the first to launch with the also-rumored Snapdragon 860 processor. This SoC, as the name sug...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Aug 2020 16:55

The leaker shared a picture of the Google Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 (Image source: 9to5Google)

New Google Pixel 5 and Google Pixel 4a 5G image leaks, along with battery capacity details: battery life concerns put to rest

In a post that’s since been taken down, a Redditor shared pictures of what appear to be the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the Google Pixel 5, along with battery capacity information. The Pixel 4a 5G could sport a sizeable 3800 mAh batter...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 23 Aug 2020 14:02

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2: a new leak may confirm the same 120Hz limitations as the Note 20 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G will launch for the first time on September 1, 2020. However, any remaining mystique around this second-gen flexible-display phablet may have been disspelled by what looks convincingly like a leaked a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Aug 2020 23:16

The Axon A20 5G will be the first smartphone with an in-screen selfie camera. (Image source: ZTE)

Axon A20 5G: ZTE pokes fun at display punch holes, notches and pop-up cameras with in-screen selfie camera teaser

The first smartphone with an in-screen selfie camera is almost here, and manufacturer ZTE has published an amusing teaser video ahead of the device's launch on September 1. The Axon A20 5G will only have a 1080p AMOLED screen thou...

Alex Alderson, 20 Aug 2020 20:00

The TCL-made Blackberry Keyone. (Image: Blackberry)

New 5G Blackberry smartphone with physical keyboard inbound for 2021

Fans of physical keyboards will be excited to learn that there will be an all-new Blackberry smartphone launch in 2021. The makers say that it will be state-of-the-art and will also incorporate 5G connectivity.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Aug 2020 12:15

The Asus ZenFone 7 duo will be released on August 26

Asus ZenFone 7 Pro: Snapdragon 865 Plus-powered affordable flagship will allegedly retail at €499

Prolific leaker Roland Quandt has revealed the upcoming Asus ZenFone 7 Pro's retail price. The base variant of the phone with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage will allegedly cost €499. It shouldn't be long before we know for sure, ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 18 Aug 2020 18:21