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Motorola introduces the Edge 20 family of smartphones, starting at ~US$420

Motorola has unveiled the Edge 20 series' specs and design in full on its website. They are headed by the Snapdragon 870-powered Pro variant, which also features a 144Hz screen, 12GB of RAM and a 108MP main camera sensor. Then aga...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jul 2021 17:20

The new Universal USB-C Phone Dock. (Source: Targus)

Targus and Samsung collaborate on the new DeX-enabled Universal USB type-C Phone Dock

Targus has announced a new accessory to connect an Android phone with USB type-C to the peripherals necessary for a desktop-like experience. The OEM has also announced that the Universal USB-C Phone Dock supports Samsung's DeX. Us...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jul 2021 22:51

Kioxia launches new consumer-grade EXCERIA NVMe SSDs

Kioxia has introduced new EXCERIA-line M.2 2280 SSDs for desktops or laptops. The OEM asserts that the new PRO variant is for enthusiasts, whereas the G2 is more for the mainstream, mainly as they support PCIe Gen 4 and Gen 3 resp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jul 2021 20:47

Vivaldi 4.1 tab stacks style options (Source: Vivaldi Browser)

Vivaldi 4.1 now available with accordion style stacks, user definable command chains, and more

Only available for desktop users for now, Vivaldi 4.1 brings a new way of managing open web pages, namely accordion tabs, as well as command chains. Now, opening a few websites and tiling can be done in a single operation, but mor...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Jul 2021 15:45

The POCO M3 Pro 5G smartphone has joined the list of POCO phones that are eligible for MIUI testing. (Image source: POCO - edited)

POCO M3 Pro 5G added to POCO device eligibility list in recruitment drive for MIUI Global stable ROM testers

The POCO M3 Pro 5G smartphone has been added to the list of eligible devices that owners can use if they want to sign up to POCO’s recruitment drive for MIUI Global stable ROM testing. The M3 Pro 5G joins smartphones such as the P...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Jul 2021 11:24

ZTE teases its new TWS earbuds. (Source: ZTE via Weibo)

Update | ZTE will launch new TWS earbuds alongside its upcoming Axon 30 smartphone

ZTE is scheduled to launch its new under-display camera phone, the Axon 30, on July 27, 2021. Now, the OEM has also just announced that 2 new pairs of TWS earbuds will join it on stage. The LiveBuds Pro sport the mics necessary fo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jul 2021 22:30

The P40 Pro might have a 4G/LTE-only successor. (Source: Huawei)

Rumor | The Huawei P50 Pro 4G will be a quad-cam phone with a 40MP sensor just for monochrome shooting

The famed and often reliable leaker Ishan Agarwal has published new posts containing some intriguing full-spec claims for the possibly-imminent Huawei P50 Pro. They pertain to the phone's putative 4G/LTE-only variant, which appare...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jul 2021 18:48

Sony introduces the ZV-E10, a second-gen vlogger-camera with a lens mount

Sony has built on the success of the ZV-1 with a new E10 variant. Unlike its predecessor in vlogging- and streaming-friendly features, it has an APS-C sensor, as well as E-mount lens compatibility this time around. However, it ret...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jul 2021 17:13

The Mi Note 10 receives MIUI 12.5. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.5 rollout expanded for the Mi Note 10 Lite, Mi Note 10, and Mi Note 10 Pro

A few weeks ago, Xiaomi sent out early MIUI 12.5 builds to the global and European models of the Mi Note Lite and Mi Note 10/Mi Note 10 Pro respectively. The company is now expanding the rollout by providing Turkish and Russian mo...

Ricci Rox, 28 Jul 2021 10:46

The Redmi Note 8 Pro. (Source: AndroidPit)

Redmi Note 8 Pro: Xiaomi expands MIUI 12.5 and Android 11 rollout to include European units

After kicking off with the update for Global ROM models a few weeks ago, Xiaomi is now expanding the MIUI 12.5 and Android 11 rollout for the Redmi Note 8 Pro. Owners of the device in Europe and Indonesia can now expect a 2.2 GB O...

Ricci Rox, 27 Jul 2021 23:47

The ear (1) TWS earbuds. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing makes its ear (1) buds official

Following an extensive series of teasers, the Carl Pei-run start-up Nothing has formally launched its inaugural ear (1) TWS earbuds, thereby also finally revealing the peripherals' design and specs for the first time. They are to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jul 2021 18:01

ZTE unleashes the second-gen under-display Axon 30 smartphone with confirmation of a global release

ZTE has unveiled the Axon 30, an Android phone that will stand out due to its under-display (or UDC) selfie camera, today (July 27, 2021). It will be available to the Chinese market initially, starting at ~US$338 from August 3 of ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jul 2021 16:37

The Poco X3 NFC is now receiving MIUI 2.5. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.5 update lands on the Poco X3 NFC globally as the Poco F3 receives a new OTA

Xiaomi is now rolling out the MIUI 12.5 update to the Poco X3 NFC. The update for the mid-range phone is being sent out to Global ROM units, and delivers the July security patch. Meanwhile, the Poco F3 is now also receiving a new ...

Ricci Rox, 26 Jul 2021 23:59

Update | The Ulefone Power Armor 13 will combine a rugged build, Android 11 and a 13,200mAh battery

Ulefone has announced that it is rebooting its Power series of ultra-large-battery phones with the upcoming Armor 13 variant. It is slated to pack a number of potentially advantageous features, a 6.81-inch display, Android 11 and ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jul 2021 23:00

Even this Asus ROG unit might be outshone soon. (Source: Asus)

Forget 360Hz, 480Hz displays are on the way and may be available by 2023

An industry blog asserts that display panels capable of ultra-high 480Hz refresh rates are now in the works. They will allegedly come courtesy of AU Optronics (or AUO) and LG Display, and may go into production at these companies ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jul 2021 22:49

The Mi A3 receives the July update. (Source: Android Pit)

The Mi A3 receives the July security update as it enters its final lap

After gracing the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite with their final updates last week, Xiaomi has continued to support its youngest Android One phone, the Mi A3, as promised. The July update is now seeding to the Mi A3 globally, but brings th...

Ricci Rox, 26 Jul 2021 16:33

Motorola hypes an upcoming event. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola announces a new product event, possibly for the new Edge 20 smartphones

Motorola has revealed the time and date of its next product launch via its official Weibo channel. A teaser released alongside this post strongly suggests that this event is for the Edge 20 series, a trio of smartphones slated to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jul 2021 15:01

OxygenOS on the new 9 series. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus is slated to address its "throttling" issues in a future OxygenOS update

OnePlus has become linked to a controversy in which its 2021 line of flagship smartphones' version of Android (OxygenOS for the 9 series) was found to "throttle" a slew of popular and often necessary apps such as Chrome, yet unlea...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jul 2021 17:11

Lenovo announces US pricing and availability for the Ryzen 7 5800H-powered Legion 7

Lenovo debuted world-first 16-inch WQXGA (or QHD) laptop displays in its latest Legion 7 gaming machine. Its Ryzen 7 5800H-equipped SKUs are now available on the US market, starting at US$1,800. Its Intel counterpart (the Legion 7...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jul 2021 16:24

Nokia jumps back into the feature-phone market with the new 110 4G

The Nokia 110 4G is this HMD Global brand's latest button-phone, released to the Indian market today (July 24, 2021). As the name suggests, it has 4G/LTE connectivity despite its basic feature-device nature. Besides that, it won't...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jul 2021 19:36

Battlefield 1 is now free for the keeps on Amazon and free to play this weekend on Steam. (Image Source: EA)

Battlefield 1 and Battlefield V free to keep for posterity on Amazon Prime Gaming, Battlefield 1 free to play this weekend on Steam

Amazon Prime Gaming is now offering new Battlefield titles for free for Prime customers starting with Battlefield 1 till August 4 followed by Battlefield V from August 2 through October 1. Prime members can claim the loot in Amazo...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Jul 2021 15:07

Epic Games' new sale is on. (Source: Epic Games)

The Epic Games Store 2021 Summer Sale kicks off with up to 75% off some titles

Epic Games has announced that its store's Summer Sale 2021 event is now on. It contains deals such as 33% off Assassin’s Creed Valhalla or 20% off Days Gone. The platform has also released its usual choice of free games for the we...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jul 2021 14:48

OPPO presents its latest battery tech. (Source: OPPO)

The OnePlus 10 series might have 5,000mAh batteries

OPPO has unveiled its latest battery technology, which, as it claims, contains some significant performance and safety upgrades over the existing SuperVOOC 2.0 system. It is still rated for the same charging rate (65W), although i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jul 2021 23:11

MIUI 11 was installed on a first-generation iPhone SE with the use of the checkm8 exploit. (Image source: Vimeo - edited)

Hackers succeed in running MIUI 11 on an iPhone SE

Hackers have managed to get Xiaomi’s MIUI 11 Android skin running on an Apple iPhone SE by utilizing the known checkm8 exploit. A couple of video clips have been shared showing that MIUI 11 had been successfully installed onto the...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jul 2021 22:46

New Fossil Group and Mobvoi smartwatches will not launch with Wear OS 3. (Image source: Google)

Forthcoming Mobvoi and Fossil Group smartwatches will not launch with Wear OS 3

Google has revealed that upcoming Wear OS smartwatches from Mobvoi, Fossil and its subsidiaries will not launch with its 'new unified platform'. Instead, new models will only receive Wear OS 3 next year, unlike those released by F...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jul 2021 21:26

Microsoft is yet to introduce Android app emulation in Windows 11. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft launches Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.100 with more changes, improvements and bug fixes

Microsoft has released its latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build to the Programme's Dev Channel. Build 22000.100 introduces multiple changes and improvements to Windows 11, but it contains over a dozen known issues. The new buil...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jul 2021 20:56

Wear OS 3 will reach the TicWatch Pro 3 and TicWatch E3 by the middle of 2022 at the earliest. (Image source: Google)

Wear OS 3: Google confirms its new unified platform ditches all but two existing smartwatches

Google has confirmed which existing smartwatches will receive Wear OS 3, its 'new unified platform'. Only the TicWatch Pro 3 and TicWatch E3 are eligible, leaving the likes of the Fossil Gen 5, Gen 5E, Oppo Watch and Suunto 7 behi...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jul 2021 20:46

The Mi 11 will get the Memory Extension feature. (Source: Xiaomi)

Latest MIUI 12.5 build adds even more RAM to the Poco F3, Mi 10 and Mi 11 series

Ever wanted to download more RAM? Xiaomi's latest feature will allow some owners to do something of the sort. After offering a Memory Extension feature on the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G weeks ago, Xiaomi is set to bring a more impressiv...

Ricci Rox, 23 Jul 2021 17:38

The Dolphin emulator now has an integrated Game Boy Advance for compatible games. (Image via Nintendo, Dolphin w/ edits)

Dolphin, the popular GameCube and Wii emulator, now includes an integrated Game Boy Advance

The latest version of the GameCube emulator Dolphin includes an integrated Game Boy Advance, allowing players to enjoy games that rely on a connected Game Boy Advance. These include bonus features in games like The Legend of Zelda...

Sam Medley, 23 Jul 2021 15:16

Samsung previews the "new" Galaxy M21. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung refreshes the 6,000mAh Galaxy M21 for 2021 with some spec bumps and a new starting price

Samsung has upgraded the Galaxy M21 with the...Galaxy M21. This new version of the 2020 phone has most of the original's features, its massive 6,000mAh battery included. However, it also offers a new rear panel with an updated 48M...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2021 22:57

Qualcomm furthers its interest in wearables. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm seeks to strengthen its wearables arm with a new Ecosystem Accelerator Program

Qualcomm has announced that it will devote further investment and effort to its wearables business. This involves Ecosystem Accelerator Program, a new initiative to bring manufacturers, service providers, developers and vendors in...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2021 22:05

The Z Fold3's latest render. (Source: GSMArena)

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 will stay cooler while gaming compared to the S21 Ultra: new leak

Samsung's 2021 Galaxy Z Fold flagship is projected to launch with the same Snapdragon 888 as its inflexible counterpart, the S21 Ultra, as sold in some regions. Now, a prominent leaker asserts that the former will cope better with...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2021 16:36

Xiaomi expands the Android 11 rollout for the Redmi Note 8 to Global ROM units

After beginning the Android 11 rollout for the European model of the Redmi Note 8 a few weeks ago, Xiaomi is now expanding its reach. Starting today, the Android 11 alongside the July security patch will reach the first batch of g...

Ricci Rox, 21 Jul 2021 13:04

MIUI 12.5 is slowly making its way to all eligible devices. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Mi 9 Lite grab MIUI 12.5 globally, Mi 9 receives new OS in Europe

MIUI 12.5 has arrived on the Redmi Note 7, Mi 9 Lite and Mi 9 in more regions. The OS update does not bring Android 11 to the Redmi Note 7 though, unfortunately.

Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2021 01:50

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra will likely be one of the first smartphones to receive the MIUI 13 update. (Image source: Xiaomi/Weibo - edited)

MIUI 13 main updates leaked along with the supposed Control Center design for Xiaomi's upcoming Android overlay

The alleged main updates for MIUI 13 have been leaked just as a supposed image of the redesigned Control Center has started doing the rounds. One of the purported MIUI 13 changes is the introduction of floating windows for games. ...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Jul 2021 22:06

The OPPO Watch 2 has an official launch date

OPPO's eponymous Watch is a high-end wearable that has options with on-device ECGs. Now, it officially has a second generation, slated to launch at the end of July 2021. It is slated to integrate the latest Snapdragon Wear 4100 So...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jul 2021 14:37

Dogecoin enjoyed over 20,000% increase in a year but has been crashing hard lately. (Image source: CoinMarketCap/Imgflip - edited)

Dogecoin co-creator puts the boot into the cryptocurrency industry and calls it an "inherently right-wing, hyper-capitalistic technology"

One of the co-creators of Dogecoin, Jackson Palmer, has been sharing some very strong opinions about the cryptocurrency industry and its involvement with “a network of shady business connections, bought influencers and pay-for-pla...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Jul 2021 09:40

The third Windows 11 Insider Preview has started rolling out. (Image source: Microsoft)

Intel hints at Windows 11 RTM date as Microsoft rolls out another Insider Preview

Microsoft has issued a new Windows 11 Insider Preview for devices operating on the Dev channel of the Windows Insider Programme. An Intel support document has provided the first concrete evidence of when Windows 11 will RTM, too.

Alex Alderson, 20 Jul 2021 00:11

Update | The Sony Xperia 1 III is slated to get a total of 1 major Android version updates

Sony launched its latest flagship smartphone as the Xperia 1 III at a starting price of US$1,300. Despite this, the OEM has reportedly advised that it is getting only 2 years of official software support. Therefore, it is getting ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jul 2021 23:08

The Xiaomi Mi A2 has received three years worth of Android security patches. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A2 receives its final allotted update, leaving the Mi A3 as Xiaomi's last active Android One smartphone

The Xiaomi Mi A2 has received its last Android security patch, three years after Xiaomi released the handset. Now, only the Mi A3 carries the candle for Xiaomi's Android One smartphones, albeit only until 2022.

Alex Alderson, 19 Jul 2021 18:51

Sony launches its latest Glass Sound Speaker, the LSPX-S3

Sony has debuted the LSPX-S3 as the latest in its line of Glass Sound Speakers. Like its predecessors, it can blend "seamlessly" into any home's decor due to its ability to mimic a lamp with its candle-effect LEDs, visible through...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jul 2021 15:53

The SIGNATURE OLED R is now available in the US. (Source: LG)

LG releases its "unprecedented" rollable TV to the US market at an extensive price

The SIGNATURE OLED R is a first-gen rollable TV, and as such incorporates cutting-edge technology in order to come in a completely new, motor-powered form-factor. However, its novel features come at a sky-high price, as US custome...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jul 2021 15:09

The latest Magic3 Pro render. (Source: EquaLeaks)

Update | The Honor Magic3 Pro will look like the Huawei Mate 40

Honor has effectively confirmed a new leak alleging that its upcoming flagship Magic3 Android smartphone series would turn out looking suspiciously like another pre-existing premium device. The tip also purports to spill major spe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jul 2021 14:17

Zepp has an advanced new wearables feature. (Source: Zepp Health)

Zepp Health plans to upgrade its Amazfit smartwatches with support for blood-pressure monitoring

Zepp Health has announced a new function for its popular Amazfit wearables at its 2021 Next Beat Future of Health conference, which it calls "Blood Pressure Measurement on the Wrist". It is based on an algorithm that estimates thi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jul 2021 23:52

Zepp Health unveils its new OS. (Source: Zepp Health)

Zepp Health unveils its new in-house dedicated OS and chipset for next-gen smartwatches

Zepp Health, formerly Huami, has now made its replacement for its current Amazfit OS official. It is rated to be much lighter, smoother and more battery-friendly than its predecessor. Consumers might find it on next-gen wearables ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jul 2021 23:08

The unofficial Switch port is based on reVC, a reverse-engineered version of GTA: Vice City on PC (Image source: Rockstar)

Grand Theft Auto Vice City gets an unofficial port for the Nintendo Switch

reVC, a fan project to reverse engineer Grand Theft Auto Vice City’s source code, just got an unofficial port on the Nintendo Switch. Gamers will need a modded Nintendo Switch to try the game out, however.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 18 Jul 2021 18:50

Crescendo set a world record for speedrunning Super Mario Bros while blindfolded (Image source: Nintendo)

Speedrunner beats Super Mario Bros in under 12 minutes, while blindfolded

Crescendo, a Super Mario Bros speedrunner, recently posted a video showcasing a world record, beating the Nintendo classic in less than 12 minutes, while blindfolded.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 18 Jul 2021 18:10

MSI releases its latest mobile workstations. (Source: MSI)

MSI announces pricing and availability for its 2021 W-series mobile workstations

MSI's latest line of 15- and 17-inch professional-grade PCs have up to 4K displays, 11th-gen core i9 processors and RTX A5000 graphics. Some variants even have the largest-capacity batteries available to laptops. They now also hav...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jul 2021 22:30

A "GT Master Explorer Edition" render. (Source: MySmartPrice)

An alleged Realme GT Master Edition surfaces on Geekbench ahead of launch

Realme is slated to debut the Master Edition of its GT smartphone later in July 2021. Prior to this, a device that might have its model number has appeared on Geekbench. If so, the new leak confirms that it will have a new 5G Qual...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jul 2021 21:49

ZTE launches its Watch Live internationally for US$40

The Watch Live is the OEM ZTE's first-gen health-focused wearable. It is an Apple Watch clone with a blood oxygen sensor, all-day heart rate tracking and an IP68 rating. Its maker has now released it to its global website for just...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jul 2021 17:36