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Xiaomi is really struggling with Android 10 for the Mi A3. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 suffers from another suspension of its Android 10 rollout because of a buggy update; no new release in sight either

Déjà vu, Mi A3 owners. Xiaomi has now pulled the latest update for the device, which would have brought Android 10 to many devices. Seemingly as bug-ridden as the first Android 10 update, Xiaomi needs to get its act together.

Alex Alderson, 20 Mar 2020 17:03

A render showing the Axon 11's rumored square camera. (Source: Weibo via IndiaShopps)

ZTE's Axon 11 is a mid-range 5G device to launch in March 2020: new leaks

ZTE is already linked to a device called the Axon 10s Pro based on the Snapdragon 865 SoC and the 5G X55 modem. Now, it appears the Axon 11 is also on the way. This one is no flagship, however: it is more likely to offer the mid-r...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Mar 2020 14:25

The Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom are both likely to arrive next week. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro & K30 Pro Zoom impress in 64 MP and 3x optical zoom camera samples

Not only have Xiaomi and Redmi now confirmed the impending arrival of the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom, but they have also shown off some camera samples from both it and the regular K30 Pro. Featuring dual-OIS, a 64 MP main sensor and a tel...

Alex Alderson, 20 Mar 2020 14:18

Thailand's NBTC regulator approves the OPPO A12

The OPPO A11 is a budget phone with quad cameras from 2019. Now, it appears it has a successor destined for markets such as that of Thailand (and also possibly Indonesia). However, it seems this phone is, if anything, even more lo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Mar 2020 13:25

A look at the front of the Huawei P40 and P40 Pro. (Image source: /LEAKS)

New Huawei P40 series renders show off the series' minimal bezels and curves that are to die for

Fancy a quad-curved display this year? Well, the P40 Pro may be your best bet, with new promotional renders show the device's minimal bezels too. The P40 may suit those who are looking for a more practical design though, albeit on...

Alex Alderson, 20 Mar 2020 13:09

The Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro in its fetching purple get-up. (Image source: Redmi)

Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition hits Geekbench powered by a Snapdragon 865 and 8 GB of RAM

Xiaomi may be focusing on the release of the Redmi K30 Pro right now, but do not forget that a Zoom Edition of the Redmi K30 Pro is on its way too. The device has now made its way to Geekbench, suggesting that the Zoom Edition wil...

Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2020 20:03

Xiaomi reportedly abandons all hope of an in-house CPU

The last few years have seen a scatter of articles about Surge, Xiaomi's supposed competitor to the Kirin or Exynos SoC series of the world in development. Now, however, there are indications that the Chinese OEM is finally giving...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Mar 2020 19:07

The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a 1080p display. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro may have a DRM Widevine and HD Netflix issue

The Redmi Note 9 Pro has gotten off to a great start, with Amazon selling out of stock within minutes in India. However, there are conflicting reports about whether the device supports L1 or L3 DRM certification. The device may no...

Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2020 19:03

The Mi A2 is just receiving the March security update for the time being. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A2 follows the Mi A3 with a new disappointing update

Hoping that Xiaomi would release an update for your Mi A2 that would the numerous bugs that Android 10 introduced? Think again, as Xiaomi has opted for a different tactic instead.

Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2020 18:57

The Redmi K30 Pro will launch on March 24. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K30 Pro: Purple and Silver colour options, five-way breathing notification LED and huge vapour chamber cooling confirmed

Following on from previous teasers, Xiaomi has now announced a new raft of features of the Redmi K30 Pro ahead of its launch on March 24. With 180 Hz touch sampling, 1,200 nit peak brightness and a 3,435 mm² stainless steel vapour...

Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2020 18:33

Android 10 is the Mi 9 Lite's first OS update. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Updated | Mi 9 Lite & Mi CC9 receive stable Android 10 update globally

The Mi 9 Lite and Mi CC9 have now started receiving a stable Android 10 update globally. Already rolled out to Chinese handsets, Xiaomi has now extended the Android 10 upgrade to Global and Russian devices. Those enrolled on the E...

Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2020 17:59

The upcoming Kirin 820 should enable Huawei to secure the leading position in the mid-range smartphone market for one more year. (Image Source: Huawei)

Huawei's Kirin 820 mid-range 5G SoC gets leaked specs

Improvements for the upcoming Kirin 820 mid-range SoC include an integrated 5G modem, upgraded ISP and NPU units, plus a more powerful Mali-G77 GPU. Huawei decided to keep the same 7 nm manufacturing process and the ARM Cortex-A76...

Bogdan Solca, 19 Mar 2020 14:15

The Watch GT 2e has been spotted in three colours (Image source: WinFuture)

Huawei Watch GT 2e leaked: 14 days battery life for €200 (~US$215)

The Watch GT 2e has leaked online in all its 46 mm glory. Due to be unveiled alongside the Huawei P40 series, the GT 2e will feature a 1.39-inch AMOLED panel and a Kirin A1 SoC. The smartwatch comes with 16 MB of RAM, 4 GB of stor...

Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2020 12:14

Realme's new line of Narzo phones will be released in India soon

Realme teases new Narzo line of smartphones for the Indian market

Realme India Tweeted out a teaser for a new line of smartphones called Narzo. The company claims that the devices will be centered around 'uniqueness' and 'high-resolution cameras'. The phones are expected to compete with the like...

Anil Satyanarayana, 19 Mar 2020 08:47

The Realme 6i in its 2 color SKUs. (Source: Realme)

The Realme 6i with a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC gets launched

Realme has confirmed leaks pointing to a Helio G80-powered phone with the launch of the 6i in Myanmar. Unlike the rest of its new series, this phone has an HD+ display, although it outdoes the rest with a 5000mAh battery. It also ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Mar 2020 22:32

The Redmi K30 Pro will feature a notchless and 60 Hz AMOLED display. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K30 Pro: Xiaomi confirms notchless and HDR10+ AMOLED display; 3x optical zoom, 30x zoom and dazzling white colourway are on the way too

If previous teasers about the Redmi K30 Pro have not whet your appetite, then the latest might. Xiaomi has now shown off a vibrant white version of the device, along with its notchless display. The AMOLED panel may also be HDR10+ ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Mar 2020 20:03

The Redmi Note 9S is a re-branded Note 9 Pro for another market: new leak

Redmi has just announced a launch date for a phone called the Note 9S in Malaysia. Now, a new entry on the Geekbench 5 website for this device returns the same specs as the Note 9 Pro. This suggests the 2 products are one and the ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Mar 2020 19:28

Xiaomi released the Mi A1 in September 2017. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi A1 receives another update, but no Android 10 incoming

The chances of the Mi A1 receiving Android 10 look increasingly slim, with Xiaomi issuing a new underwhelming update for its first Android One smartphone. Expect to see Xiaomi and Google abandon the Mi A1 altogether by the end of ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Mar 2020 13:29

The Xiaomi Mi A3 receives a new underwhelming update

Owners of the Mi A3 have been waiting for the release of an Android 10 build that fixes the bugs Xiaomi's OTA last month calamitously introduced. A new update has now been released for the phone, but it appears to be rather disapp...

Ricci Rox, 18 Mar 2020 13:07

The GPD Win Max is being marketed as the "world's smallest handheld gaming laptop". (Image source: @softwincn)

GPD Win Max delivers praiseworthy FPS rates in thorough gaming test: Up to 55 FPS in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and 57 FPS for Borderlands 3

GPD has put its Win Max handheld computer through extensive testing in regard to its gaming capabilities. The company has measured FPS rates for numerous games and has come up with some great results that should attract plenty of ...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Mar 2020 10:23

One of the Honor 30's alleged colorways. (Source: CNMO)

Rumor | The Honor 30 series will have quad rear cameras in a circular housing

Recently, the Honor 30S has allegedly appeared in promos sponsored by Sprite in China. Now, their flagship siblings have reportedly leaked in a new render that shows they will join the round-camera brigade on their launch. These p...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Mar 2020 22:12

A new Motorola Edge+ render. (Source: Twitter)

New renders appear to affirm Motorola's 2020 flagship design

Motorola is currently believed to have a Snapdragon 865-powered phone called the Edge+ in the works. Some renders worked up for this device may show how the OEM will combine its rumored triple cameras with a waterfall display. Now...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Mar 2020 21:35

The Reno3 has gone international. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO launches a 4G/LTE version of the Reno3 globally

The Reno3 smartphone was released earlier with the MediaTek Dimensity 1000L SoC, which made it a 5G device. Now, its maker OPPO has announced a 2nd version of this phone with a Helio P90 processor instead. Otherwise, the phone com...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Mar 2020 20:40

A great phone blighted by a frustrating issue. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Some Xiaomi Mi Note 10 handsets are facing Bluetooth audio dropouts

While the Mi Note 10 series is an unashamed P30 Pro clone it has one thing that Huawei's flagship lacks, a glaring Bluetooth issue. Poor design or a software issue? It could be both.

Alex Alderson, 17 Mar 2020 20:37

The Mi A2 Lite may receive another Android 10 update before the end of the month. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi promises new Android 10 update for the Mi A2 Lite before the end of March; offers to fix units bricked by botched update too

Mi A2 Lite owners have had a bad time of things lately. With the device's Android 10 update causing bootloops on some units, Xiaomi has now urged people to bring their affected handsets in for repair. The company is hoping to rele...

Alex Alderson, 17 Mar 2020 20:19

The Redmi Note 9 Pro is another success for Xiaomi. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi sells out of the Redmi Note 9 Pro almost instantly

Say what you want about its design and its Snapdragon 720G chipset, but the Redmi Note 9 Pro is already proving a best-seller. Selling out in a just a few minutes, the Redmi Note 9 Pro will be available to purchase again from Marc...

Alex Alderson, 17 Mar 2020 20:14

The Redmi K30 Pro, a dream for smartphone enthusiasts? (Image source: Xiaomi)

Opinion | The Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro will be an absolute beast

Confirmed to be launching on March 24, the Redmi K30 Pro will not just be a Snapdragon 865 version of the Redmi K30. Instead, it is shaping up as a dream for smartphone enthusiasts.

Alex Alderson, 17 Mar 2020 15:13

An alleged image of the phone in question. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Redmi Self Destruct: yet another Note 7 Pro unit reportedly blows up

In November 2019, a Chinese user alleged that his Redmi Note 7 Pro exhibited spontaneous combustion following normal function. Now, an Indian owner has claimed that his phone did much the same, in an abrupt and alarming fashion. X...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Mar 2020 23:27

No Android 10 for the Redmi Note 8 this month. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Android 10 is not hitting the Redmi Note 8 this month

While the Redmi Note 8 Pro has already received Android 10, it seems that Xiaomi is putting the OS upgrade on hold for the Redmi Note 8 until at least next month. Released to handsets today, the latest MIUI 11 update remains on An...

Alex Alderson, 16 Mar 2020 19:08

A fan render of the Redmi K30 Pro. (Image source: GizChina)

Xiaomi returns to the pop-up selfie camera for the Redmi K30 Pro 5G, a smartphone touted to be the cheapest Snapdragon 865 handset on the market

The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro may be stealing the headlines currently, but Xiaomi is launching the Redmi K30 Pro before the end of the month too. Said to possibly be the cheapest Snapdragon 865-powered smartphone released this year, a n...

Alex Alderson, 16 Mar 2020 18:27

Huawei will launch the P40 series on March 26. (Image source: @evleaks)

P40 Pro 5G appears on Geekbench with Kirin 990 5G and 8 GB of RAM amid new pricing and colours leaks

Spotted online over the weekend, the P40 Pro 5G has been caught on Geekbench with a Kirin 990 5G chipset and 8 GB of RAM. The variant, ELS-NX9, is expected to retail for between €999 and €1,099 and is likely to feature up to 512 G...

Alex Alderson, 16 Mar 2020 14:25

The POCO F2 is back on

Teased over the weekend, the POCO F2 is the Pocophone that people have been waiting for. Likely to feature a Snapdragon 865 and 5G connectivity, POCO India has hinted that the device will include an in-screen fingerprint scanner, ...

Alex Alderson, 16 Mar 2020 14:15

New HiSilicon hardware is on the way. (Source: Huawei)

5nm Kirin 1020 set to enter "large-scale delivery" in August

Huawei is already working on its next-gen flagship SoC. The chipset, expected to be the Kirin 1020, will power Huawei's next generation of premium phones, starting with the Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro. It's apparently scheduled to ent...

Ricci Rox, 16 Mar 2020 09:47

A Redmi Note 9S teaser. (Source: Xiaomi Malaysia)

Xiaomi will launch a new Redmi Note 9 variant in Malaysia

Xiaomi Malaysia has released teasers for the new Redmi Note 9S soon. It appears to have the same square quad-camera module as the rest of its series. However, the OEM has not released any details on its specs.

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Mar 2020 22:08

Rumor | The Redmi K30 Pro will launch as a Snapdragon 865 flagship killer

The Redmi K30 Pro is a hotly-anticipated device, yet remains conspicuous by its absence. An eminent leaker has just claimed that it will be one of the cheapest flagship-grade phones of 2020 - if not the cheapest. However, this pos...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Mar 2020 18:55

Stable global Android 10 update finally arrives for the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro

Xiaomi's Android 10 rollout slowly continues. After sending out the Android 10-based MIUI 11 update to the Mi 8, Mi 8 SE, and Mi 8 Lite, the Chinese company is now providing the stable global update to the Mi 8 Pro.

Ricci Rox, 15 Mar 2020 13:04

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro has been nicknamed "The Performance Beast". (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi has now sold over 110 million Redmi Note smartphones around the world

Xiaomi has recently been highlighting the sales record of its Redmi Note devices on the company’s Twitter account. According to estimates provided by Canalys, the Chinese manufacturer has been successful in selling over 110 millio...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Mar 2020 11:19

Huami's latest smartwatch, the Amazfit T-Rex. (Source: Gearbest)

Huami reports that it made nearly US$835 million in 2019

Huami is a wearables OEM that has recently made a name for its own brand, Amazfit. Besides this, it also has a role as an ODM to other brands such as Xiaomi to make their smart accessories. The company has reported a year-on-year ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Mar 2020 21:56

The alleged new kind of Motorola display. (Source: XDA)

The 2020 Motorola 'flagship' phone's waterfall display is possibly confirmed in a new leak

Motorola is currently thought to have a smartphone called the Edge planned for release this year. It has been rumored to rock a waterfall-type display. XDA contributors claim to have live images that show this is in fact the case.

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Mar 2020 18:13

GPD is noted for its lineup of ultra-portable laptop and console solutions. (Image source: GPD)

GPD Win Max video clip convinces fans with The Witcher 3 gameplay

GPD has uploaded a brief video clip of a Win Max handheld computer being put through its paces with a gaming session of The Witcher 3. The company claims the video was leaked, but it seems more like a handy tidbit of promotional m...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Mar 2020 09:58

Renders of the P40 Pro Premium. (Source: WaqarKhanHD)

Huawei P40 Pro Premium: More details of Huawei's upcoming Galaxy S20 Ultra challenger surfaces

Move away, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra; the top dog is here. Huawei is touted to launch three new flagships this month: the P40, P40 Pro, and P40 Pro Premium. Details of the Huawei P40 Pro Premium have now surfaced, painting the imag...

Ricci Rox, 13 Mar 2020 20:25

The OPPO Watch Series will be making its global launch later this year. (Image source: OPPO)

The OPPO Watch is coming to Europe; Indian and global releases on the horizon too

Launching in China on March 21, the OPPO Watch Series is making its way to Europe. Priced at approximately US$220, the OPPO Watch comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2500 processor, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage. Watch out for...

Alex Alderson, 13 Mar 2020 20:18

Xiaomi released the Mi 8 Lite in September 2018. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite picks up an unexpected update

Also sold as the Mi 8 Youth or the Mi 8X, the Mi 8 Lite has only received one OS upgrade so far. While there are already custom ROMs that can bring Android 10 to the device, Xiaomi has now posted an official Android 10 update for ...

Alex Alderson, 13 Mar 2020 19:36

The design is in line with what we have seen in previous leaks. (Image Source: Robertdowney.ig)

Leaked pic shows Robert Downey Jr. holding the OnePlus 8 Pro

The renowned actor has already collaborated with the Chinese OEM for the marketing campaign of the OnePlus 7 models. Even though the shot is not too detailed, Robert Downey Jr. appears to be holding the upcoming OnePlus 8 Pro flag...

Bogdan Solca, 13 Mar 2020 16:21

Mi Note 10 Pro vs Mi 10 Pro: Which of Xiaomi's latest Pro smartphones should you buy?

On the face of it, the Mi 10 Pro is the Xiaomi smartphone of choice this year. Xiaomi has included almost everything that one could want in a modern flagship, but that would be forgetting the Mi Note 10 Pro. While not a flagship l...

Alex Alderson, 13 Mar 2020 15:32

A fan render of the P40 series. (Image source: Unknown via @RODENT950)

Rumour | New leaks reveal massive price tags for the Huawei P40 series

The launch of the P40 series is under two weeks away and now rumours of some outrageous pricing are doing the rounds. Ranging between ~US$941 and a colossal ~US$13,858, yes that is not a typo, the P40 series is shaping up to be ev...

Alex Alderson, 13 Mar 2020 14:58

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. (Source: Redmi)

Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max launched - Specifications, differences, pricing

Xiaomi finally launched its newest devices, the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, earlier today. The new Redmi mid-rangers start at an extremely affordable US$175 and offer incredible value for money as is the norm with t...

Ricci Rox, 12 Mar 2020 21:01

The Honor 30S allegedly shows up on a soda bottle

The 20S is a mid-range variant of the Honor 20 smartphone series from 2019. Now, a promo for its successor has reportedly appeared on the labels of Sprite bottles sold in China. Some text found near its image hints at 5G for this ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Mar 2020 19:54

Nubia launches the Red Magic 5G in China

The 144Hz phone is here! Nubia's new addition to its mobile gaming line-up is its first 5G model, and has flagship specs as usual. It is equipped with the Snapdragon 865 SoC, a 16GB RAM variant and a spinning fan as expected. The ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Mar 2020 19:11

Xiaomi released the Redmi Note 7 Pro last February running Android 9.0 Pie. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro is still without an OS upgrade over a year after being released

There will be no Android 10 for the Redmi Note 7 Pro this quarter, with Xiaomi issuing another Android 9.0 Pie-based update for the device. Likely remaining in beta for at least another month, Android 10 would be the first OS upgr...

Alex Alderson, 12 Mar 2020 19:10