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Realme will launch the 6 series in Europe. (Source: Realme)

Realme may launch the world's first MediaTek Helio G80-powered phone soon

Realme has announced a European launch for its new 6 and 6 Pro. That's not all on this series of phones for today, however: a well-known leaker has posted a teaser for the upcoming 6i. This device will be the world's first to run ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Mar 2020 18:15

Will Huawei finally get banned this May? (Image Source: BusinessMobiles.com)

Huawei dodges ban again, granted another licence extension from the U.S. Commerce Department

The U.S. government is certainly aware that companies like Qualcomm and Google do not want any bans imposed on Huawei, since it will be very difficult to cover billions of USD in losses. Still, smaller companies like rural carrier...

Bogdan Solca, 12 Mar 2020 17:01

Will the POCO F2 or POCO X2 Pro be joining the Redmi K30 Pro? (Image source: DriffeX)

Xiaomi confirms the release of the Redmi K30 Pro, POCO F2 or POCO X2 Pro likely in the offing too

While Xiaomi has just released the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, the company has something even more potent up its sleeve. Confirmed to be arriving before the end of the month and after Huawei releases the P40 series,...

Alex Alderson, 12 Mar 2020 14:42

Android 10 is probably the last OS upgrade that the Mi A2 Lite will receive. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Mi A2 Lite: Xiaomi halts Android 10 rollout for another of its Android One handsets amid claims that rolling back to Android 9.0 Pie causes system instabilities

Xiaomi is having a torrid time with Android One updates lately. The company has now pulled the second Android One OS upgrade in as many weeks, with the Mi A2 Lite the latest handset to receive a bug-ridden Android 10 build. The ne...

Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2020 23:20

Will five rear-facing cameras deliver "visionary photography" later this month? (Image source: @RODENT950)

Rumour | Huawei P40 Pro: Two optical zoom cameras and two large sensors to deliver visionary photography for Huawei's new flagship series?

Huawei will likely redefine smartphone camera standards with the P40 series on March 26 while continuing to push its mobile services (HMS) as a viable alternative to Google's. Current rumours point towards the Galaxy S20 Ultra cha...

Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2020 23:04

Redmi Note 9: Not a performance upgrade over the Redmi Note 8?

Xiaomi is set to unveil the Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro sometime this month. The Redmi Note 9 is expected to be powered by the new Helio G70, but there appears to be a slight issue with that: that SoC doesn't appear to be an...

Ricci Rox, 11 Mar 2020 21:40

Hands-on images and Twilight Orange version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro appear online

We have already seen the Redmi Note 9 Pro appear on Geekbench resplendent with a Snapdragon 720G and 6 GB of RAM, with leakers seeking to confirm the specifications of the Redmi Note 8 Pro successor. In the meantime, a popular Vie...

Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2020 14:39

The Mi 10 series will be released globally on March 27. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro impresses with 108 MP camera samples

The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro may already be selling well in China, but the two devices are yet to receive a global release. Due to be launched on March 27, Xiaomi has now demonstrated the capabilities of the device's 108 MP camera, and...

Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2020 12:32

The Vivo NEX 3S 5G. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo NEX 3S 5G goes official with Snapdragon 865 led system overhaul

The Vivo NEX 3S 5G is official with the Chinese smartphone maker launching its latest flagship via its website. As had been expected, Vivo has kept the updates to the device relatively minor although its internals have been upgrad...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Mar 2020 10:07

The Black Shark 3 Pro's first release event gets delayed

Xiaomi's Black Shark 3 series is the latest lines of gaming phones to be launched in 2020. Its base model is already on sale in China. It also has a Pro variant that was to be released to the market on March 17, 2020; however, the...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Mar 2020 23:41

A fixed public build may arrive by the end of the month. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumour | Xiaomi Mi A3 to receive new stable Android 10 update by the end of the month

Xiaomi may have moved onto rolling out a buggy upgrade to the Mi A2 Lite, but it has not forgotten about the Mi A3 just yet. While V11.0.7.1.QGQMIXM is yet to receive a public rollout, Xiaomi has offered a comforting salve for Mi ...

Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2020 23:15

The Redmi Note 9, a MediaTek-powered smartphone? (Image source: Xiaomi via @ishanagarwal24)

Rumour | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 appears on Geekbench with a MediaTek Helio P65 and 6 GB of RAM

The Redmi Note 9 is set to join the Redmi Note 9 Pro in being unveiled later this week, and the two may differ greatly. Spotted on Geekbench with 6 GB of RAM like its Pro sibling, the Redmi Note 9 will seemingly note feature a Sna...

Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2020 19:09

Huawei will reveal the P40 series soon. (Soruce: Weibo)

The Huawei P40 series' launch is set for later in March 2020

Huawei has announced that the P40 and P40 Pro will be unveiled online on March 26, 2020. According to some recent leaks, they may be joined by at least 1 more premium variant. Meanwhile, a new tip suggests the Pro's main camera wi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Mar 2020 18:40

The Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro remain on Android 9.0 Pie for the time being. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro owners awake to another frustrating round of MIUI 11 updates

The Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro are oddities. Essentially rip-offs of the P30 Pro, the Mi Note 10 series are neither flagships nor mid-range handsets. Xiaomi's software support for the two devices reinforces that they are more t...

Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2020 18:17

At least ten devices will receive the call to Android 10. (Image source: Honor)

Updates galore: Honor updates ten devices to Android 10 courtesy of EMUI 10 and Magic UI 3.0 update

The Honor V30 and V30 Pro are set to be joined on Magic UI 3.0 by ten other Honor smartphones, the company has confirmed. Honor's version of EMUI 10 and Android 10 will hit three devices this week too.

Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2020 18:07

A concept render of what the Redmi Note 9 Pro could look like. (Image source: @BenGeskin)

Rumour | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: Five cameras, a 5,020 mAh battery and a 60 Hz LCD panel to join a Snapdragon 720G and up to 6 GB of RAM?

The arrival of the Redmi Note 9 series is just a few days away, but that has not stopped several high-profile leakers from announcing the full spec sheet for the Redmi Note 9 Pro. As expected, the Redmi Note 9 Pro will feature a S...

Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2020 16:09

Oppo Find X2 Pro's next record, overtakes Nubia Red Magic 5G and Black Shark 3 in the AnTuTu benchmark

The newly launched Oppo Find X2 Pro is still chasing records. After the new flagship smartphone has taken the top position in the DXOMARK camera test, it now seems to dethrone the previous AnTuTu leader.

Christian Hintze, 10 Mar 2020 12:33

The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 features a generous 5,500-mAh battery. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 users will soon be enjoying MIUI 11 based on Android 10

The Android 10-based MIUI 11 update for the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 smartphone/phablet has apparently started rolling out to users in China. It’s expected a rollout for owners of the 6.9-inch device will soon follow in other parts of the ...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Mar 2020 11:55

The Mi A2 Lite Android 10 update is bricking phones

After months of delays, Xiaomi finally sent out the Android 10 update to its Android One Mi A2 Lite smartphone. As has become typical of Xiaomi's Android One updates, however, the build appears to be a poisoned chalice and is bric...

Ricci Rox, 10 Mar 2020 07:40

Xiaomi has closed its UK Mi Store down. (Source: Wikipedia)

Xiaomi closes its only UK physical store

Xiaomi showed quite some ambition when it opened its own Apple Store-esque outlet in Shepherd's Bush, London. However, reports that this brick-and-mortar establishment has shut down have recently emerged. UK customers can still bu...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Mar 2020 23:33

A recent render for the Motorola Edge+. (Source: OnLeaks/PriceBaba)

Rumor | The Motorola Edge+ will have a 108MP camera

Motorola is slated to launch a true flagship phone, the Edge+, this year. It is thought to have a waterfall display with a punch-hole selfie camera thus far. Now, a new leak alleges that it will have a triple rear camera that inco...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Mar 2020 20:09

The Unihertz Atom XL can be used as a DMR walkie-talkie. (Image via Unihertz)

The Unihertz Atom XL is a compact rugged Android phone with a 48 MP camera

The Unihertz Atom XL is the latest compact ruggedized Android phone from the Chinese company. Featuring a 4-inch display, a MediaTek Helio P60 SoC, and a 4100 mAh battery, the Atom XL is aimed squarely at outdoor use. Additionally...

Sam Medley, 09 Mar 2020 17:36

The alleged Mi 10 Explorer Edition. (Source: MyDrivers)

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Explorer Edition leaks out; is alleged to be genuinely transparent this time

A Chinese blog has reported that a successor to the Mi 9 Explorer Edition is in the works at Xiaomi. This variant of the flagship phone was styled so as to look as though it had a clear-glass back - however, it was achieved with a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Mar 2020 16:45

Android 10 lands for the Mi A2 Lite. (Source: Mi)

Android 10 is now available for the Mi A2 Lite, but you probably should wait

After months of delays, Xiaomi is finally releasing the Android 10 update to owners of the Mi A2 Lite. The Android 10 rollout for the Mi A3 has been a proper shambles, however, so the company appears to be taking some precautions ...

Ricci Rox, 09 Mar 2020 11:44

OPPO Watch hands-on video (Source: Ice universe on Twitter)

The upcoming OPPO Watch has just been spotted in the wild

The hands-on video that has recently surfaced online shows a smartwatch with slightly curved sides and bezels that seem to be a bit bigger than shown by the unofficial renders that were leaked not long ago. This smart wearable is ...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Mar 2020 11:11

The GPD Win Max has been in development since early 2019. (Image source: Liliputing)

GPD Win Max full specs revealed: Thunderbolt 3, backlit keyboard, and an 8-inch landscape screen to tempt handheld PC fans

The full specifications for the GPD Win Max handheld computer have been published online. The gaming device features the Ice Lake Intel Core i5-1035G7 and 16 GB of LPDDR4 RAM @3733 MHz. However, it is details such as the backlit Q...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Mar 2020 09:53

The purported Nokia 5.2 - sorry, 5.3. (Source: Twitter)

Nokia's "Captain America" is now the 5.3: new leak

Last year, Nokia used a series of Marvel Studios-themed code-names for some of its new phones. Now, in 2020, it is rumored to continue this trend with a whole new character. A new report claims to spill all its specs, its product ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Mar 2020 20:05

Realme teases the X50 Pro's next launch. (Source: Realme)

The Realme X50 Pro 5G's internal storage may go up to 512GB on its Chinese-market debut

Realme has announced that it will launch its 5G-enabled flagship phone, the X50 Pro, in China on March 12, 2020. The OEM has also had the device approved for sale in this market by TENAA. The resulting leak reveals the possibility...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Mar 2020 18:58

The HTC U11 Life is IP67-certified for water and dust protection. (Image source: HTC)

HTC U11 Life starts receiving Android 10 update as part of the Android One program

While there are still flagship devices out there waiting to receive an update to Android 10 it seems that the midrange HTC U11 Life can now be counted as one of the smartphones that has actually started receiving the latest operat...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Mar 2020 08:03

The Poco F1 features LiquidCool Technology. (Image source: POCO)

Pocophone F1 Android 10 update starts rolling out to the wider public

It seems a stable release of Android 10 has started arriving on Pocophone F1 smartphones around the world. Xiaomi had some issues with the software a few weeks ago, with numerous bugs preventing a wider rollout of the latest OS. H...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Mar 2020 07:17

Xiaomi details its global Mi 10 debut. (Source: Twitter)

The Xiaomi Mi 10 series will go global in March 2020

The Xiaomi Mi 10 and 10 Pro are already available on the Chinese smartphone market. Now, the OEM has announced an international launch event for these flagships. In addition, a new rumor hints at an upcoming addition to their seri...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Mar 2020 20:55

Huawei may offer greater cuts of app revenue to developers, if for a limited time only

Huawei is currently compelled to generate its own in-house alternative to the Google Play Store - and to this platform's developer-side ecosystem in turn. Accordingly, it has publicly released details on the percentages app makers...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Mar 2020 16:30

The Vivo Nex 3S: new SoC, same waterfall display. (Source: Weibo)

The Vivo Nex 3S 5G's existence is confirmed in a new official leak

Earlier leaks had suggested that Vivo would refresh its Nex 3 flagship phone with a Snapdragon 865- and 5G-equipped variant. Now, the OEM has validated them in a new Weibo post. This new version of the device will launch on March ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Mar 2020 19:57

It has been a rocky start for the Mi A3 on Android 10. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 starts receiving a fixed version of Android 10 amid warnings of rolling back to Android 9.0 Pie causing errors and defects

Reports are that Xiaomi has fixed the bugs that affected last weekend's Android 10 upgrade for the Mi A3. However, the company also warns that rolling back to Android 9.0 Pie from Android 10 can cause system instabilities, which i...

Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2020 17:14

Android 10 is the Mi Mix 3's first OS upgrade. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Mi Mix 3 finally receives Android 10 globally, its first OS upgrade

Android 10 on the Mi Mix 3 has been a long time coming, with Xiaomi first releasing a beta build for the device way back in October. While the company issued Android 10 for Chinese handsets in January, the rest of the world has ha...

Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2020 16:57

Rumour | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 720G and 6 GB of RAM

The Redmi Note 9 Pro is almost upon us, and Geekbench may have given us an insight into what chipset Xiaomi has chosen to power its upcoming mid-range handset. Seemingly choosing to do battle with the Realme 6 Pro, the Redmi Note ...

Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2020 13:22

Huawei released the original P20 Lite in March 2018. (Image source: Huawei)

Rumour | Huawei fuels speculation that it has binned the P20 Lite after one software update, and thousands of people are not happy about it

It seems that the P20 Lite may forever remain on EMUI 9.1. Android 10 and EMUI 10 are not on the way despite the P20 Lite only having received one OS upgrade. Unsurprisingly, fans and owners of the device are unhappy about the new...

Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2020 13:08

OPPO wants you to think of it when you think 5G. (Source: YouTube)

OPPO unveils its 5G CPE, the "Omni"

OPPO finally introduced its long-awaited Find X2 series today (March 6, 2020). However, it also had a "one more thing" moment: a new mobile-broadband device that could bring 5G speeds to the home or office. It is based on the Snap...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Mar 2020 12:00

Oppo Find X2 and Find X2 Pro are now available for purchase in Europe (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X2 and Find X2 Pro launched with 120Hz QHD+ screen, 65W charging, and more

The highly-awaited successor to the Oppo Find X is here in the form of the Oppo Find X2 and Oppo Find X2 Pro. Both phones come with a 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz AMOLED panel, 12GB of RAM, a 4,200mAh battery that can be charged at 65W, an...

Anil Satyanarayana, 06 Mar 2020 11:48

TCL's new rollable phone concept device. (Source: TCL)

TCL's rollable phone now exists as a concept device, as does its tri-folding tablet

Some prior leaks and rumors have pointed to the development of a phone with a display that extends on a roller at TCL. Now, the OEM has confirmed these hints with a new concept based on such a design. It is touted to solve some of...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2020 21:16

The MediaTek Dimensity 800 may power a new phone soon. (Source: MediaTek)

Rumour | The first MediaTek Dimensity 800-powered phone will be made by Redmi

The MediaTek Dimensity 800 is a new processor that may make 5G even more mid-range in 2020. Now, a reliable Weibo tipster asserts that Redmi is to be the first OEM to bring it to the mobile-device market in 2020. It is an outside ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2020 18:21

TCL has revealed new product lines for 2020. (Source: TCL)

TCL introduces its new "Quantum Dot Pro" TVs

TCL has launched new TVs for 2020, which are divided into 3 series: V8, C8 and P9, which also have their own additional marketing monikers and specific enhancements or use-cases. They are quantum-dot panels, some of which also hav...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2020 17:48

These new products were registered with the WPC in March 2020. (Source: WPC)

New TWS earbuds from Xiaomi may be on the way

A new listing for "Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S" has appeared on the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) website. Based on this name, it seems that Xiaomi has a new TWS product on the way. However, the image that goes with their new ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2020 17:07

UNISOC is among the handful of companies that have in-house developed 5G modems. (Image Source: AndoridPCTV)

UNISOC announces the world's first 6 nm smartphone SoC with integrated 5G

The UNISOC T7520 mid-range SoC also is the world's first chip to integrate a dual-5G modem with NR TDD+FDD carrier aggregation. Thanks to the improved 6 nm manufacturing process, UNISOC aims to lower the price point for 5G-enable...

Bogdan Solca, 05 Mar 2020 16:23

The flagship Kirin 1020 SoC is almost ready to enter mass-production at the TSMC foundries. (Image Source: MyDrivers)

Huawei's upcoming Kirin 1020 SoC rumored to launch with ARM Cortex-A78 cores this year

ARM has not even finalized production for the Cortex-A78 cores and Huawei already plans to include them in this year's Kirin 1020 SoC powering the mate 40 flagships? A rather unlikely scenario considering all the problems the U.S....

Bogdan Solca, 05 Mar 2020 15:50

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro are now available for purchase in India

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro launched in India with 30W charging support, 90Hz screen, and more

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro are Realme's latest mid-range offerings for the India market. Both phones come with impressive specs such as a 90Hz screen, a 4,300mAh battery that can be charged at 30W, a quad-camera array at the back a...

Anil Satyanarayana, 05 Mar 2020 09:53

Realme X50 Pro will be available for purchase on Realme's official website and Flipkart

Realme X50 Pro 5G to go on sale in India at noon today

Realme X50 Pro will be available for purchase today at noon. It will be available on both Flipkart and the official Realme website. Users can also take advantage of a host of benefits such as cashback, no-cost EMI, and exchange of...

Anil Satyanarayana, 05 Mar 2020 04:36

Chuwi teases the AeroBook Pro ahead of its Indiegogo launch

Chuwi has posted several specs for its upcoming AeroBook Pro PC. It is to be a 15.6-inch notebook with a 4K display rated to cover 100% of the sRGB color-space, and an ultra-thin "full-metal" case. It will become available as part...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Mar 2020 23:07

The Find X2, according to a new leak, at least. (Source: Twitter)

A new leak appears to confirm the OPPO Find X2's looks and camera count

The OPPO Find X2 is yet to be launched. However, the prolific leaker Roland Quandt claims to have some real-life renders of the phone. They match earlier tips that show a phone with a single punch-hole selfie camera and 3 rear-fac...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Mar 2020 22:23