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India's new RedmiBook 15 Pro. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches the RedmiBook 15 Pro and its e-Learning Edition in India

Xiaomi has launched 2 new laptops for the Indian market, which it calls the RedmiBook 15 Pro and the e-Learning Edition of the same. Both of these machines have the same 19.9mm deep chassis with 15.6-inch FHD displays, finished in...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Aug 2021 16:42

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

MIUI 12.5 Global update lands on the Redmi Note 10 with the July security patch

Finally, Xiaomi is sending out the MIUI 12.5 update to its current cash cow, the Redmi Note 10. At the moment, the update is exclusive to Global ROM models of the mid-range phone, but is already in the stable stage, so will not ta...

Ricci Rox, 04 Aug 2021 13:05

Frugal streaming customers may soon have a much more affordable option to stream their favorite songs on Spotify (Image: Spotify)

Spotify officially confirms that it's testing a new affordable subscription tier for US$0.99 per month

The test run with a few selected users is in full swing and raises hopes that the new affordable subscription will soon be made available to all customers. However, the exact price of Spotify's Plus tier is not yet carved in stone...

Enrico Frahn, 04 Aug 2021 00:16

MIUI 13 is coming. (Source: NextNewsSource)

MIUI 13 is coming at the end of the year says Xiaomi CEO

Rumors that Xiaomi would release MIUI 13 this month have now been soundly disproven, with CEO Lei Jun announcing, a few hours ago, that the company will release MIUI 13 at the end of the year. The Mi 12 will likely be the first de...

Ricci Rox, 03 Aug 2021 11:23

An allegedly leaked Intel slide. (Source: AnandTech)

Rumor | Intel will double the speed of Thunderbolt 4 in its next-gen USB type-C technology

An Intel executive has reportedly uploaded a photo of a slide pointing to very interesting developments in data transfers over USB type-C by accident. The material allegedly points to speeds of up to 80 gigabits per second (Gb/s),...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Aug 2021 23:48

LG releases its latest TONE FREE TWS earbuds to the US market

The TONE FREE DFP8Ws (or FP8s) are the latest generation of LG TWS earbuds that come with their own UV-emitting charging case for an "auto-cleaning" feature. The OEM has announced pricing and availability for these allegedly bacte...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Aug 2021 19:36

Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread was released in September 2011 (Source: Techzim)

Google will drop devices still on Android 2.3.7 and earlier in September

As part of the company's efforts to keep Android users safe, Google has decided to no longer allow sign-in on services like Gmail, Maps, or YouTube for devices still stuck with versions up to 2.3.7 of its mobile operating system. ...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Aug 2021 13:48

MIUI Global 12.5.3 Stable update hits the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro

Shortly after the release of MIUI 12.5.1, Xiaomi is now rolling out the version 12.5.3 software update to Mi 10T Pro handsets. In addition to the security patch dated June 2021, this new firmware refresh also promises to provide "...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Aug 2021 09:22

New research challenges the theory that dark mode on OLED saves battery on a smartphone

AMOLED and UIs with dark modes have skyrocketed in popularity in the smartphone market over the years, mainly based on the idea that both are easier on battery life, particularly when combined. A new study published by Purdue Univ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Aug 2021 16:42

MIUI 13 reportedly delayed for further optimizing as more devices are added to Xiaomi's internal Android 12 beta testing

It has been reported that MIUI 13’s release has been delayed. Apparently, Xiaomi’s Android overlay requires additional polishing, meaning the Mi Mix 4 and Mi Pad 5 will likely launch with MIUI 12.5 as OS. Meanwhile, more POCO and ...

Daniel R Deakin, 31 Jul 2021 12:27

Windows 11's CPU and security requirements cannot by bypassed in the official release. (Image Source: Microsoft)

Windows 11's strict hardware requirements cannot be bypassed, Microsoft admits, "We know it sucks... we will still block you"

Microsoft's Program Manager Aria Carley has confirmed that it would not be possible to bypass Windows 11's TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot requirements once the OS launches some time in October. Insider builds can currently be installed o...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 31 Jul 2021 09:54

LineageOS is a popular custom ROM for Android phones. (Image: LineageOS)

LineageOS 18.1 adds support for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy S10 series, Xiaomi Mi 10T and the Poco F2 Pro

LineageOS 18.1 has been made available for owners of Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S10 family of devices. The stock Android-like custom ROM will, however, only work with the Exynos variants of these devices at this stage, howe...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 31 Jul 2021 06:16

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