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The Motorola Razr. (Source: Business Insider)

Opinion | CNET's Motorola Razr test was flawed, and the results proffer no tangible deductions

You've no doubt seen the headline: "Motorola Razr fails folding test, doesn't last up to 28,000 folds". Or something in that vein. Yes, the new Motorola Razr did perform terribly at that test, but what if the test itself was inher...

Ricci Rox, 08 Feb 2020 14:29

The Asus Zenfone 6 offered excellent value for money. (Source: FirstPost)

New Asus Zenfone 7 leak shows a triple camera setup, dual hole punch, LCD display

A new leak has given us our first look at the Asus Zenfone 7. The Zenfone 7 appears to feature a triple camera setup housed within a square module. The dual-selfie camera is present—in an Honor V20 Pro-esque punch-hole—and Asus ap...

Ricci Rox, 08 Feb 2020 07:32

EMUI 10 update now rolling out to the Honor 10, Honor View 10, and P20 Pro

Rejoice, owners of older Huawei premium phones; your time in the spotlight is here. Huawei is currently sending out the Android 10-based EMUI 10 update to the Honor 10 and Honor View 10 outside China, with the P20, P20 Pro, and li...

Ricci Rox, 07 Feb 2020 20:10

Raspberry Pi: New accessories bring battery operation or more security to the developer board

Two new accessories for the Raspberry Pi are providing even possibilities for the already popular single-board computer. The Gumstix Raspberry Pi Battery Pack, as its name implies, allows a Raspberry Pi to be run off two AA batter...

Alex Alderson, 07 Feb 2020 16:22

Looks pretty but isn't the most durable. (Source: CNET)

Big oof: The Motorola RAZR shows awful durability as it fails a folding test

Hinge noises aren’t as bad as it gets for the new Motorola RAZR. The phone was put through a folding test to see how many times it could be folded before showing damage. The results were...rather disappointing, especially in light...

Ricci Rox, 07 Feb 2020 09:40

The Galaxy Buds+ bring a number of improvements, along with a US$20 premium. (Source: Evan Blass)

Galaxy Buds+ to offer Game Mode for lower latency; extra microphone for improved call quality, more

Ever tried playing an online FPS on a wireless earbud? Latency galore. Samsung will attempt to cut down on latency by introducing a game mode on the upcoming Galaxy Buds+, along with a number of other major improvements over the c...

Ricci Rox, 06 Feb 2020 20:40

The Redmi K30 Pro will likely use the same 64 MP Sony IMX686 that's on the vanilla K30. (Source: Geekbuying)

Bigger battery, faster charging, better performance for the Redmi K30 Pro

The Redmi K30 was something of a disappointment, and Xiaomi will be hoping to make amends with the Redmi K30 Pro. A new report has now shone more light on Redmi's upcoming flagship phone, and things are looking up for expectant fa...

Ricci Rox, 06 Feb 2020 16:23

The Galaxy S20 Ultra. (Source: 91Mobiles)

How much will the Samsung Galaxy S20 phones cost?

Going by all available information, the Galaxy S20 phones will be more expensive than their predecessors—in the US at least. While that may sound like a thoughtless move by Samsung, some context is necessary.

Ricci Rox, 06 Feb 2020 10:44

8K video recording will be available on this year's Snapdragon 865-powered flagships, but do we really need this feature right now? (Image Source: Qualcomm)

Updated | Qualcomm showcases 8K video recorded with Snapdragon 865-powered phone, quality is iffy

8K video recording capabilities are coming to Snapdragon 865-powered flagships this year, even though they will be mostly useless and potentially buggy, at least judging by a showcase video posted by Qualcomm on YouTube. It is imp...

Bogdan Solca, 06 Feb 2020 09:38

Huawei touted to debut 65 W fast-charging technology on the Mate Xs

Huawei's 22.5 W SuperCharge was class-leading three years ago but the company has slowly lost ground on that front. That could be set to change soon, though, as a new report claims the Chinese company could debut a new 65 W fast-c...

Ricci Rox, 05 Feb 2020 19:48

Update | The Android 10 rollout for the LG G8 ThinQ continues

LG looks to be getting better with software updates. The South Korean company is continuing its Android 10 rollout for the G8 ThinQ, and the latest version of the phone to receive the update is the US unlocked model. Both the Spri...

Ricci Rox, 05 Feb 2020 19:47

HardROCK64: A new and affordable Raspberry Pi alternative with a six-core processor and multiple ports

With the HardROCK64, Pine64 has brought a new single-board computer (SBC) to the table to take on the Raspberry Pi. The new SBC features a 6-core processor, numerous connections, up to 4 GB of RAM and all for the princely sum of U...

Alex Alderson, 05 Feb 2020 18:56

The rear camera bump on the Galaxy S20 Ultra in all its glory (Image Source: Ice Universe)

Real life pictures of Samsung's Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra plus "reliable" U.S. pricing scheme get leaked

Behold the majestic camera bump on the Galaxy S20 Ultra model! It is twice as wide as the one from S20 / S20+ and almost half as wide as the phone itself. There is a dedicated mic between the main sensor and the LED, as well. Care...

Bogdan Solca, 05 Feb 2020 16:55

Samsung Galaxy M31 teaser image (Source: SamMobile)

Samsung India teases upcoming Galaxy M31, 64 MP camera and a generous battery in tow

While most details remain sketchy, the teaser that surfaced online earlier this week suggests that the Galaxy M31 will hit the market with a 64 MP main camera and a generous battery able to provide at least 5,000 mAh like the Gala...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Feb 2020 15:59

Great cameras, mediocre audio. (Source: MI)

Skip the Mi Note 10 Pro if you need great audio from your phone

The Mi Note 10 Pro launched to much fanfare with its penta-camera setup that offered 5x optical zoom and a 108 MP main camera. It's, by all means, a capable camera smartphone and will appeal to hobbyist photographers; but audio lo...

Ricci Rox, 05 Feb 2020 06:47

The Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 is showing signs of life as it makes its way into retail channels. (Source: Google)

Glassholes rejoice! Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 Developer Edition reaches retail channels

Google has announced that its Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 is headed to regular retail channels for developers. Although failed as a consumer product, at least in the immediate future, the company has found legs for it in ent...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Feb 2020 00:51

The EMUI 10 rollout continues. (Source: Huawei)

EMUI 10 global rollout continues with updates to the Nova 5T, P30 Pro, and Mate 20 Pro

For some reason, Huawei is taking its sweet time with the rollout of the Android 10-based EMUI 10 update. The update is still mostly going out to Kirin 980-powered phones; ergo, last-gen premium phones including the Mate 20, P30 a...

Ricci Rox, 04 Feb 2020 21:09

Huawei P30 Lite New Edition: A new memory era

This large of a storage capacity is almost unheard of in the mid-range sector: 256 GB of fast UFS 2.1 storage makes the Huawei P30 Lite New Edition almost unique. The summary of our tests reveals whether or not this comes at the c...

Florian Schmitt, 04 Feb 2020 15:13

There won't be a sequel to the BlackBerry Key2. (Source: BlackBerry)

Resurrected BlackBerry handsets from TCL to disappear from the market in August

Chinese smartphone maker TCL has announced that it will cease making and releasing new BlackBerry handsets come August 31. TCL started licensing the brand in December of 2016 following BlackBerry’s exit from the smartphone market ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Feb 2020 11:43

Poco makes a lukewarm return with the Poco X2, a rebranded Redmi K30 4G

Poco won our hearts with the release of its debut phone, the Poco F1, back in 2018. Eighteen months later, the Xiaomi sub-brand is back with yet another offering, the Poco X2. Sadly, this one just ain't it, chief.

Ricci Rox, 04 Feb 2020 11:16

New Galaxy S20 series US pricing leak makes for some hard reading

The Galaxy S20 phones are billed to be unveiled in a week. A new leak has given us pricing information for the phones across US carriers, and, well, it doesn't sound too good. The base S20 could potentially start at US$999, making...

Ricci Rox, 04 Feb 2020 09:25

New report delivers some good and bad news on the Redmi K30 Pro

Expectant Redmi fans must brace themselves as a new report throws more light on the upcoming Redmi K30 Pro. There's some good news...and some bad news. The good news first? The phone will be powered by a Snapdragon 865.

Ricci Rox, 03 Feb 2020 18:40

The S20 Ultra will also feature a "Space Zoom" camera mode (Source: 91Mobiles)

Samsung Galaxy S20 series touted to debut new, improved Night Mode

The Samsung Galaxy S20 phones will feature new camera hardware but that isn't worth much if the supporting software isn't good enough. Thankfully, Samsung appears to be holding down the fort in that aspect pretty well, if a new tr...

Ricci Rox, 03 Feb 2020 10:17

Renders of the Galaxy Z Flip. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Leaked Galaxy Z Flip hands-on video may make you want to buy one...or not

A new video has shown the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip in action, and we have a feeling public opinion on it could be divisive. The clamshell-style foldable phone will be launched on February 11, alongside the Galaxy S20 series.

Ricci Rox, 02 Feb 2020 16:20

"Captain America" will succeed the Nokia 5.1 (Source: Connect.de)

New Nokia phone with codename "Captain America" leaks

A new Nokia device has been spotted in the wild. The phone, marvelously codenamed "Captain America" is said to be the upcoming Nokia 5.2, and is billed for a February 23 launch at MWC.

Ricci Rox, 02 Feb 2020 16:19

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1. (Source: MySmartPrice)

The Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 receives its first taste of Android 10, its second major OS upgrade

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 was released in early 2018 and is now getting its first taste of Android 10. Android 10 is the second major OS upgrade the phone will get, which is impressive for a phone that had an MSRP of just US$200...

Ricci Rox, 02 Feb 2020 10:07

The iPhone SE2 (iPhone 9) is rumored to use the same design as the iPhone 8 (Source: iGeekBlog & OnLeaks)

Rumor | Coronavirus won't delay production of the iPhone SE2 (iPhone 9) says Foxconn

Foxconn allegedly refutes claims that the Coronavirus outbreak will delay their ability to fullfill a recent 80 million unit order of iPhones. Among this order is rumored to be the new iPhone SE2 / iPhone 9, meaning that it would ...

Craig Ward, 02 Feb 2020 07:30

The LG V35 shares a design with the LG V30. (Source: Pocket Now)

Will the LG V35 ThinQ receive the Android 10 update?

The LG V35 ThinQ is the forgotten step-son of LG's recent flagships. An Android 10 update roadmap that surfaced last week completely omitted the V35, and that may have alarmed owners of the phone. We bring glad tidings, however.

Ricci Rox, 31 Jan 2020 17:59

The iPhone X can be cracked by Cellebrite's tool. (Source: Business Insider)

Cybersecurity experts: Android phones may now be more secure than iPhones

iPhones are way more secure than Androids, right? Apparently not. A new report with information from forensic experts heavily points towards the reverse being the case. Androids may now be more secure than iPhones, with a Huawei f...

Ricci Rox, 31 Jan 2020 06:52

The Exynos 990 is a bit worse than the Snaodragon 865. (Source: Samsung)

Exynos 990 Galaxy S20 surfaces on Geekbench - How does it compare to the Snapdragon 865 model?

The Exynos 990 variant of the Samsung Galaxy S20 has now been tested on Geekbench 5.1. The big question, of course, is how it compares to the Snapdragon 865 models. Well, your guess is probably the case.

Ricci Rox, 31 Jan 2020 06:52

Most of these improvements will come to the OnePlus 7T. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus is bringing major camera improvements to its current and upcoming phones

After receiving feedback at the Open Ears Forum last month, OnePlus has taken the time out to collate user pain points with its camera app, and confirms that it is working on major improvements that will be implemented in software...

Ricci Rox, 30 Jan 2020 08:32

The iPhone SE 2 will look dated, but will have fresh silicon inside. (Source: @OnLeaks & @iGeeksblog)

Ming-Chi Kuo: Expect an avalanche of new Apple gear in 1H20

Well-connected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has issued his latest research note on Apple’s 2020 product pipeline for TF International Securities and Apple fans are in for a treat if Kuo’s predictions materialize. Among new products ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Jan 2020 05:24

The S20 Ultra will use an entirely different telephoto sensor—the 48 MP Sony IMX586. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Samsung will do something interesting with the telephoto cameras of the Galaxy S20 and S20+

A new leak has thrown more light on the sensor Samsung will use on the telephoto shooters of the Galaxy S20 and S20+. Sadly, all it manages to do is raise more questions, as it potentially implies terrible low-light performance wh...

Ricci Rox, 29 Jan 2020 18:58

The P40 Pro Premium is expected to start at €1,000. (Source: WaqarKhanHD)

New leak brings some good news for expectant Huawei P40 fans

A new leak on the Huawei P40 series' pricing will likely excite fans of the series. The P40 is expected to be launched sometime in March, and will build on the groundbreaking camera performance that its predecessors offered.

Ricci Rox, 29 Jan 2020 10:35

Lakefield features hybrid CPU architecture. (Image source: Intel)

Intel Core i5-L16G7 turns up on UserBenchmark: Efficient 5-core Lakefield processor for ultraportable devices

A Lakefield chip from Intel has been discovered in UserBenchmark’s database. The processor is named as the Intel Core i5-L16G7. The benchmark entry reveals that the chip has 5 cores and 5 threads, and it offers a base clock of 1.4...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Jan 2020 04:29

The iPhone 11 Pro Max. (Source: Gadgets Now)

Opinion | DxOMark somehow thinks the iPhone 11 Pro Max takes worse selfies than most other 2019 flagships

DxOMark has now tested the iPhone 11 Pro Max's selfie cameras, and given it a score that places it below other phones like the Galaxy S10+, Note 10+, Asus Zenfone 6, and Huawei Mate 30 Pro. There's one problem with that, though—th...

Ricci Rox, 28 Jan 2020 18:45

The Huawei Y9 (2019) will receive Android 10, but what about other phones that should be eligible? (Source: Huawei)

Huawei finally promises Android 10 for the Huawei Y9 (2019), but what about the Nova 3 and Honor Play?

Owners of the Huawei Y9 (2019) mounted a campaign against the company after it was revealed that their phones would not get the Android 10 update. That move appears to have been effective, as Huawei has now backtracked and promise...

Ricci Rox, 28 Jan 2020 18:44

The Edge+ renders reveal features like a punch-hole display and a stylus. (Image Source: EVLeaks)

Motorola Edge+ flagship phablet spotted in Geekbench tests

The Geekbench tests reveal an Android 10 device featuring 12 GB of RAM and what appears to be a Snapdragon 865 SoC, judging by the single-core and multi-core scores. The existence of a stylus also means that Motorola is looking to...

Bogdan Solca, 28 Jan 2020 14:59

Looks like the Motorola Razr reboot is shaping up as the first hit for the company in years. (Source: Motorola)

Looks like Motorola wasn't kidding about stronger than expected Razr demand

It appears Motorola wasn’t pulling a stunt when it claimed the delay in launching its foldable Razr flip phone reboot was due to stronger than anticipated demand. Despite holding off on pre-orders for a month to better prepare for...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Jan 2020 05:08

The Black Shark 2 Pro. (Source: XDA-Developers)

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro: A gaming phone with abysmal multimedia?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro was one of the first phones to be launched with the Snapdragon 855+. While it offers impressive performance, it would appear that the company cut corners on its audio hardware, with the phone posting t...

Ricci Rox, 27 Jan 2020 22:46

Tinker Edge T: ASUS' new Raspberry Pi-alternative focusses on AI development

ASUS has officially unveiled its next single-board computer (SBC), the Tinker Edge T. The new model should convince SBC fans with its Google Edge TPU and could be used as an alternative to a Raspberry Pi.

Alex Alderson, 27 Jan 2020 20:38

Motorola warns users to take precautions when using the pOLED display on its new Razr. (Source: Motorola)

Moto Razr display sounds as vulnerable to damage as the Galaxy Fold

Motorola’s Razr reboot with foldable pOLED display is up for pre-order, but it looks like it could carry the same caveats as Samsung’s Galaxy Fold. Ahead of its widespread availability the company has posted several videos includi...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Jan 2020 09:29

SmoothAF, bruh: POCO X2 gets an official launch date and its own dedicated product page with views and clues

POCO is continuing to pull out the surprises, this time by revealing that the POCO X2 smartphone will be launched at 12 PM on February 4. POCO India has used the light-hearted slogan “Bruh, it’s #SmoothAF” to announce the upcoming...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Jan 2020 08:22

Still two years behind: The Sony Xperia 5's cameras play catch-up to the competition

For some reason, Sony continues to deliver sub-standard camera performance with its smartphones, and the Xperia 5 continues that trend. The phone was tested by DxOMark and found lacking, only managing to match two-year-old flagshi...

Ricci Rox, 26 Jan 2020 10:19

The Xiaomi Redmi 8A has a 12 MP primary camera. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi 8A owners rejoice as Android 10 could be winging its way to you soon

It seems owners of the Xiaomi Redmi 8A budget-friendly smartphone could soon be enjoying all the features that Android 10 has to offer. A recent Geekbench database entry for a “Xiaomi Redmi 8A” has “Android 10” mentioned as its op...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Jan 2020 05:04

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series will be unveiled on February 11. (Source: 91Mobiles)

New leak reveals massive price tags for the Samsung Galaxy S20 series

For the first time, pricing details of the Samsung Galaxy S20 phones have been revealed. Going by the leak, the Galaxy S20 could share a base price tag with its predecessor, the S10, but things go downhill from there, with the mos...

Ricci Rox, 25 Jan 2020 08:58

A true successor to the Galaxy Fold is rumored for a Q2 2020 launch. (Source: Samsung)

True Galaxy Fold successor to arrive Q2 with a perfect looking set of upgrades

Samsung will indeed launch a follow up device to its controversial Galaxy Fold. Although some are referring to the Galaxy Z Flip as the ‘Galaxy Fold 2’, the device described by XDA’s Max Weinbach will indeed be a proper successor ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Jan 2020 02:06

The Galaxy Book S offers 25 hours of video playback and weighs under 1 kg. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's Snapdragon 8cx-powered Galaxy Book S is finally shipping

Samsung’s long-awaited Galaxy Book S finally has a shipping date, at least in one country. First unveiled back in August alongside the Galaxy Note 10, the Galaxy Books S will officially hit the market on January 31.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Jan 2020 00:38

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Opinion | CNET's Motorola Razr test was flawed, and the results proffer no tangible deductions

Hands-on: Samsung Galaxy Books S with Snapdragon 8cx and the promise of 25 hours of battery life

New Asus Zenfone 7 leak shows a triple camera setup, dual hole punch, LCD display

EMUI 10 update now rolling out to the Honor 10, Honor View 10, and P20 Pro

Raspberry Pi: New accessories bring battery operation or more security to the developer board

Big oof: The Motorola RAZR shows awful durability as it fails a folding test

Galaxy Buds+ to offer Game Mode for lower latency; extra microphone for improved call quality, more

Bigger battery, faster charging, better performance for the Redmi K30 Pro

How much will the Samsung Galaxy S20 phones cost?

Updated | Qualcomm showcases 8K video recorded with Snapdragon 865-powered phone, quality is iffy

Huawei touted to debut 65 W fast-charging technology on the Mate Xs

Update | The Android 10 rollout for the LG G8 ThinQ continues

HardROCK64: A new and affordable Raspberry Pi alternative with a six-core processor and multiple ports

Real life pictures of Samsung's Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra plus "reliable" U.S. pricing scheme get leaked

Samsung India teases upcoming Galaxy M31, 64 MP camera and a generous battery in tow

Skip the Mi Note 10 Pro if you need great audio from your phone

Glassholes rejoice! Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 Developer Edition reaches retail channels

EMUI 10 global rollout continues with updates to the Nova 5T, P30 Pro, and Mate 20 Pro

Huawei P30 Lite New Edition: A new memory era

Resurrected BlackBerry handsets from TCL to disappear from the market in August

Poco makes a lukewarm return with the Poco X2, a rebranded Redmi K30 4G

New Galaxy S20 series US pricing leak makes for some hard reading

New report delivers some good and bad news on the Redmi K30 Pro

Samsung Galaxy S20 series touted to debut new, improved Night Mode

Leaked Galaxy Z Flip hands-on video may make you want to buy one...or not

New Nokia phone with codename "Captain America" leaks

The Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 receives its first taste of Android 10, its second major OS upgrade

Rumor | Coronavirus won't delay production of the iPhone SE2 (iPhone 9) says Foxconn

Will the LG V35 ThinQ receive the Android 10 update?

Cybersecurity experts: Android phones may now be more secure than iPhones

Exynos 990 Galaxy S20 surfaces on Geekbench - How does it compare to the Snapdragon 865 model?

79% Huawei P30 Lite New Edition Smartphone Review – High-End Memory

OnePlus is bringing major camera improvements to its current and upcoming phones

Ming-Chi Kuo: Expect an avalanche of new Apple gear in 1H20

Samsung will do something interesting with the telephoto cameras of the Galaxy S20 and S20+

New leak brings some good news for expectant Huawei P40 fans

Intel Core i5-L16G7 turns up on UserBenchmark: Efficient 5-core Lakefield processor for ultraportable devices

Opinion | DxOMark somehow thinks the iPhone 11 Pro Max takes worse selfies than most other 2019 flagships

Huawei finally promises Android 10 for the Huawei Y9 (2019), but what about the Nova 3 and Honor Play?

Motorola Edge+ flagship phablet spotted in Geekbench tests

Looks like Motorola wasn't kidding about stronger than expected Razr demand

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro: A gaming phone with abysmal multimedia?

Tinker Edge T: ASUS' new Raspberry Pi-alternative focusses on AI development

Moto Razr display sounds as vulnerable to damage as the Galaxy Fold

SmoothAF, bruh: POCO X2 gets an official launch date and its own dedicated product page with views and clues

Still two years behind: The Sony Xperia 5's cameras play catch-up to the competition

Xiaomi Redmi 8A owners rejoice as Android 10 could be winging its way to you soon

New leak reveals massive price tags for the Samsung Galaxy S20 series

True Galaxy Fold successor to arrive Q2 with a perfect looking set of upgrades

Samsung's Snapdragon 8cx-powered Galaxy Book S is finally shipping

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