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The OnePlus 8 will supposedly be the mid-tier device in the OnePlus 8 series. (Image source: @OnLeaks & CashKaro)

Rumour | OnePlus to pitch the OnePlus 8 series at £400 (~US$535) with 30 W wireless charging on the cards too

Following on from yesterday's report that OnePlus will announce its next suite of devices next month, a new rumour claims that the OnePlus 8 series will start at just £400 (~US$510). Additionally, the OnePlus 8 Pro, the premier of...

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2020 19:06

Xiaomi released the Redmi Note 7 Pro just over a year ago. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Android 10 hits the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

Android 10 is here for the Redmi Note 7 Pro. We would recommend holding off for the time being though, as the build will likely contain a few bugs. The first Android 10 build for the Redmi Note 7 Pro comes just a few days after Xi...

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2020 17:59

ASRock Phantom Gaming RX 590 GME. (Image Source: Videocardz)

Polaris in the era of Navi: AMD Radeon RX 590 GME spotted on Chinese website, expected to launch on March 9

Listings of the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME by several AMD AiB partners have started popping-up on Chinese websites. The Radeon RX 590 GME is clocked lower than the non-GME variant and is slated to launch on March 9 exclusively for the ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Mar 2020 05:42

Another juicy leaked detail about the new Red Magic phone. (Source: Weibo)

The AnTuTu score record is broken in 2020 again, this time by the Nubia Red Magic 5G

The Red Magic 5G is Nubia's upcoming 2020 gaming phone. It is slated to get a 144Hz display, the Snapdragon 865 SoC and up to 16GB of RAM. The OEM has also showed off its AnTuTu benchmarking score, which knocks that of the Black S...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Mar 2020 19:54

So this is the quad-curve design of the Huawei P40 Pro, according to @RODENT950. (Image source: @RODENT950)

Huawei P40 Pro: Quad-curve design shows up in real image

This is how the display of the Huawei P40 Pro should look, with it curving into its frame on all four sides. The photo in question has been making the rounds for some time now, but a reliable Huawei leaker has now been able to con...

Alex Alderson, 03 Mar 2020 17:06

The Mi A3 will receive a working version of Android 10, eventually. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi to re-release Android 10 for the Mi A3 "as soon as possible"

It has not been a good few days for Xiaomi, at least concerning the Mi A3 anyway. Having botched the device's Android 10 update the company now claims that it is working to re-release the OS upgrade "as soon as possible". Convince...

Alex Alderson, 03 Mar 2020 16:52

Huawei is working with Indus OS to create a Play Store alternative

Huawei likely to partner with Indus OS to develop Google Play Store alternative

Huawei has been hard at work developing its own Play Store alternative for quite some time now. The company is reportedly negotiating with Indian app developer Indus OS to create one for the country. Indus OS is an established pl...

Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Mar 2020 15:27

OnePlus 8 release date slated for sometime in April

OnePlus will reportedly launch the OnePlus 8 series of smartphones in April, according to a source familiar with the matter. The company is expected to release three devices this year; the OnePlus 8 Lite, OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 P...

Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Mar 2020 10:22

Xiaomi's new wireless charging mode in action. (Source: YouTube)

Xiaomi teases its new 40W wireless charging standard

Xiaomi's current highest rate of commercial-grade wireless charging is found in the Mi 10 series. It can power a phone at 30 watts (W). However, the OEM has also just demonstrated its next generation, a 40W system, that can charge...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Mar 2020 23:18

This is what the Black Shark 3 might look like. (Source: Weibo)

A new leak suggests the Black Shark 3 Pro will have a QHD+ display, whereas the 3 will not

The Black Shark 3 series is thought to be the next upcoming generation of Xiaomi's gaming phones. New tips spilled onto Weibo indicate how the rumored Pro variant may differ from the base model. Apparently, these variations will m...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Mar 2020 22:08

The Redmi K30 series has been a roaring success for Xiaomi, so far. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi K30 sales hit the equivalent of ~US$230 million in sales in under three months

The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro have proven immensely popular for Xiaomi, but so has the Redmi K30 series. The Redmi K30 4G and Redmi K30 5G have only been available for a month and two months respectively, but the series has already exce...

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2020 21:33

The Android 10 rollout for the Mi A3 has been a mess. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Fingerprint scanner not working on your Xiaomi Mi A3 after upgrading to Android 10? There is a workaround

The Android 10 rollout for the Mi A3 has been catastrophic, with Xiaomi pulling the initial build just a few days after unexpectedly releasing it over the weekend. If you are one of the unlucky few to have upgraded your Mi A3 to A...

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2020 21:25

The Redmi Note 7 is yet to even receive Android 10 officially yet. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumour | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 spotted running MIUI 12 and Android 11 on Geekbench

While the Redmi Note 7 is yet to receive Android 10 builds of MIUI 11, someone may have been trying out MIUI 12 on one unit. Spotted on Geekbench, the rogue Redmi Note 7 claims to be running Android 11, currently known as Android ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2020 21:14

The Redmi K30 Pro and K30 Pro Zoom Edition are likely to resemble the regular Redmi K30. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumour | Xiaomi to release Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition amid possible hands-on sighting of deep blue colourway

The Redmi K30 has already proven hugely successful, but Xiaomi is not done with the series yet. While the Redmi K30 Pro may be one of the worst kept secrets in smartphone tech at the moment, XDA Developers has uncovered that a thi...

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2020 18:36

Xiaomi will likely release a Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro. (Image source: @manukumarjain)

Xiaomi teases the Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro ahead of mid-March release

The Redmi Note 8 Pro may have only just received Android 10, but Xiaomi is already teasing its successor. Set to launch on March 12, the Redmi Note 9 Pro will be joined by the Redmi Note 9. Seemingly paired with four rear-facing c...

Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2020 18:19

Xiaomi discontinues the Android 10 rollout for the Mi A3 after heavy bug complaints

Xiaomi released Android 10 for the Mi A3 yesterday. As is becoming a theme with Xiaomi's Android One OS updates, however, the build was extremely buggy, and the company has now chosen to pull the update entirely.

Ricci Rox, 02 Mar 2020 16:53

The Realme 6 series may look like this. (Source: Weibo)

The Realme 6 and 6 Pro's SoCs may have been confirmed in new leaks

The Realme 6 and 6 Pro are upcoming phones with the potential to bring new quad cameras and 30W charging to the cost-effective end of the Indian market. They are currently rumored to be powered by the MediaTek Helio G90 and Snapdr...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Mar 2020 19:34

A new 5G phone, the Vivo Z6, is now up for pre-order

The Z6 is the OEM Vivo's new Snapdragon 765G-powered phone. As such, it comes with dual-mode 5G in addition to 6-8GB of RAM, 44W charging and a headphone jack. It has been released onto the Chinese market via its maker's own websi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Mar 2020 19:00

Bugs galore | The Mi A3 finally receives the Android 10 update

After months of promises and rumors, the Mi A3 is finally receiving the much-awaited Android 10 update. The OTA weighs in as a 1.3 GB download and brings all the typical Android 10 features. The update, however, appears to be a ra...

Ricci Rox, 01 Mar 2020 08:16

OPPO teases its flagship launch event for the 2nd time. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO updates its Find X2 launch info

Had the CoViD-19 outbreak not occurred, OPPO would have revealed its 2020 flagship X2 series already. However, it was obliged to reschedule this event, as did many smartphone OEMs planning shows for MWC 2020. However, the company ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Feb 2020 20:49

The Realme Band's color options. (Source: Realme)

Realme's first wearable is a smart band that will launch in India soon

Realme has been connected with an inaugural wearable for a while. This product is, as it turns out, of the fitness-tracker variety. It is set to launch on March 5, 2020 in the Indian market. Accordingly, this smart device has 9 "s...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Feb 2020 17:40

This build may not be available to all Mi A3 handsets OTA initially. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi A3 receives an unexpected update

While Xiaomi is still yet to announce when the Mi A3 will receive Android 10, a build containing the OS upgrade has gone live. The update, which can be downloaded now, brings other optimisations besides Android 10 to the Mi A3 too...

Alex Alderson, 29 Feb 2020 15:35

The much-awaited Widevine DRM L1 certification is here. (Source: AndroidPit)

Stable global Android 10 update arrives for the Redmi Note 8 Pro

Rejoice, Redmi Note 8 Pro owners around the world; Android 10 is here for you! The global Android 10-based MIUI 11 update is now rolling out to the Redmi Note 8 Pro. It doubles up as the February security patch and introduces Wide...

Ricci Rox, 29 Feb 2020 08:41

How much does it cost Xiaomi to build the Mi 10? US$440 apparently

The Mi 10 was released last week and fans may have been put off by its nigh-US$600 starting price tag. Here, we have a closer look at how much it may have cost Xiaomi to build the Mi 10, with the goal of ascertaining just how fair...

Ricci Rox, 28 Feb 2020 20:51

The Honor 8X was released in 2018. (Source: Huawei)

EMUI 10 global rollout for the Honor 8X kicks off

Slowly but surely, Huawei is now rolling out the Android 10-based EMUI 10 update to Honor 8X owners around the globe, with users of the phone across Europe and Asia confirming receipt of the update. This will also be the last OS u...

Ricci Rox, 28 Feb 2020 20:49

Xiaomi started upgrading the Redmi Note 8 Pro to Android 10 last month, albeit only in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 8 Pro: Another update goes live for Xiaomi's mid-range smartphone, but it won't bring Android 10 to most handsets

While it has been almost two months since Xiaomi brought Android 10 to the Redmi Note 8 Pro, most handsets remain on Android 9.0 Pie. Now, the device that DxOMark described as having a limited dynamic range, has received another A...

Alex Alderson, 28 Feb 2020 20:33

The black OPPO Watch also has a new band in this leak. (Source: Weibo via IndiaShopps)

The latest OPPO Watch leak hints at Wear OS and one of its case/band variants

OPPO has already let it be known that it will launch its first ever smartwatch soon, and that it has taken profound design cues from Apple. However, the OEM has yet to mention anything about the new wearable's software. A well-kno...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Feb 2020 16:47

This model will not be released as a commercial product. (Image Source: Vivo)

Vivo unveils impressive port-less APEX 2020 concept phone

The latest APEX concept phone from Vivo does away with buttons or ports and introduces a seamless design that combines a FullView display extending on each side with an in-screen selfie cam / fingerprint sensor plus a 3rd gen Scre...

Bogdan Solca, 28 Feb 2020 14:50

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro will be launched in India on March 5th

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro prices leaked ahead of launch; will reportedly start at Rs. 9,999

Prices of the upcoming Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro smartphones have been leaked. The former will reportedly cost Rs. 9,999($138) while the latter will retail at Rs. 14,999($193). Realme will officially unveil both phones at a launch...

Anil Satyanarayana, 28 Feb 2020 13:10

Realme has rolled out the Android 10 for Realme 5 Pro and Realme X

Realme 5 Pro and Realme X get Android 10 update

Realme has unveiled the Android 10 update for Realme 5 Pro and Realme X. It is based on Realme UI and brings forth some new features such as Smart Sidebar, three-finger screenshot, Focus Mode, and more. Users can expect to receive...

Anil Satyanarayana, 28 Feb 2020 10:19

Xiaomi Mi A1 February 2020 update notification (Source: Own)

Xiaomi updates the Mi A1, still no Android 10

Although it has been confirmed that Android 10 will not hit the Mi A1 via any official channels, some users still hope that Xiaomi might release the third major update for this handset. However, this month's update is nothing more...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2020 10:03

Realme teases the 6 series. (Source: Realme)

The Realme 6 smartphone series is to feature 64MP cameras, 90Hz screens and 30W charging

Realme will launch the 6 and 6 Pro smartphones in India on March 5, 2020. Its teasers for these phones indicate that this new series will have quad rear cameras, one of which will be 64MP in resolution. They are also now linked to...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Feb 2020 20:14

The Razr joins the Z Flip in being disassembled. (Source: YouTube)

A new teardown video highlights various differences between the Motorola Razr and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

The YouTuber JerryRigEverything (or Zach Nelson) has conducted his traditional post-durability test teardown of the Motorola Razr 2020. This video revealed how its maker intends to keep the internals free of dust, as well as other...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Feb 2020 16:18

Huawei gets an unexpected ally in its battle against the U.S government bans. (Image Source: Economica.net)

Google is siding with Huawei

Google is now seeking to obtain a license from the U.S. government in order to resume its business with Huawei. This could prove to be a breath of fresh air for Huawei and it could restore access to Google's Mobile Services on mob...

Bogdan Solca, 27 Feb 2020 15:48

The arrival of Android 10 on the Mi A2 Lite may not be that far off now. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi fuels speculation that the Mi A2 Lite is on the verge of receiving Android 10

Xiaomi is at it again, and has dropped more hints that Android 10 is almost ready for the Mi A2 Lite. Now, the company has published the device's Android 10 kernel source code, a sure sign that the OS upgrade is on its way. The pr...

Alex Alderson, 27 Feb 2020 15:26

Android 10 is not the end of the road the Mi 9 SE. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE receives an encouraging update

While the Mi 9 SE may be one of the last in the Mi 9 series to receive Android 10 builds of MIUI 11, the wait for the OS upgrade is over. The update is available to download now, although it will only appear as an OTA for select h...

Alex Alderson, 27 Feb 2020 15:21

Huawei P40 Lite is now available for sale in Europe for €299($326)

Huawei P40 Lite is now available in Spain for €299

Huawei's first P40 phone is here, in the form of the Huawei P40 Lite. It comes with a 7nm Kirin 810 SoC, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, a quad-camera setup, and a 4,200 mAh battery that can be charged at 40 W. You can pre-order i...

Anil Satyanarayana, 27 Feb 2020 09:10

The Huawei Matebook X Pro now comes in an Emerald Green color option. (Image Source: Huawei)

The Huawei MateBook X Pro (2020) is now in it's second iteration, still doesn't get webcam positioning right

Huawei has introduced the MateBook X Pro (2020) earlier this week. The MateBook X Pro continues the same design language of the last year model, including the odd webcam placement, with the only notable differences being the new E...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Feb 2020 21:27

The Xiaomi Mi A3 has received another disappointing update. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi A3 owners awake to another disappointing update

The wait for Android 10 on the Mi A3 drags on. Xiaomi continues with its vagaries, having originally claimed that the Mi A3 would be on the first smartphones to receive Android 10. Blaming the coronavirus for delays, the company h...

Alex Alderson, 26 Feb 2020 20:02

Not received EMUI 10 on your P30 Pro yet? You're no the only one. (Image source: Huawei)

No Android 10 and EMUI 10 update for your P30 Pro? You're not alone

While LG may have earned its reputation for being one of the slowest Android OEMs to deliver software updates, an honourable mention should go to Huawei. While the company claims to have upgraded the P30 Pro to EMUI 10, for exampl...

Alex Alderson, 26 Feb 2020 16:03

The case leaks resemble the CAD renders of the OnePlus 8 series released earlier this year. (Image source: OnLeaks)

Rumour | OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 case and "About Phone" leaks confirm camera and display design

The leaks about the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro keep arriving online. Now, a screenshot of the "About phone" of the OnePlus 8 Pro has been posted, along with TPU case designs for both handsets. You have every right to be sceptical...

Alex Alderson, 26 Feb 2020 15:38

Black Shark is Xiaomi's gaming offshoot. (Image source: YouTube)

Black Shark 3 Pro 5G takes a bite out of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro's short-lived AnTuTu record

Another smartphone from Xiaomi has reportedly already broken the AnTuTu benchmark record recently set by the Chinese manufacturer’s Mi 10 Pro. The latest smartphone to snatch the performance crown is the upcoming Black Shark 3 Pro...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Feb 2020 08:17

Xiaomi Mi Watch: The Apple Watch clone is headed to Europe. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumour | Xiaomi Mi Watch: The Apple Watch clone is headed to Europe

Xiaomi fans can breathe a sigh of relief for the Mi Watch is officially coming to Europe, a representative has confirmed. The Wear OS smartwatch is powered by a Snapdragon Wear 3100 SoC, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of eMMC flash storage.

Alex Alderson, 26 Feb 2020 00:09

The Honor 9X Lite may also be on the way. (Source: MySmartPrice)

A Huawei device on Geekbench may be the Honor 8X on Android 10

The Honor nX line of smartphones has only just been updated worldwide. Now, it seems its series' 2018 flagship will finally get a stable build of EMUI 10 based on Android 10. This may be confirmed by some new Geekbench 5 benchmark...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Feb 2020 22:28

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro. (Source: Slickdeals)

The global EMUI 10 update rollout for the Huawei Mate 10 Pro is at hand

Huawei recently delisted the Mate 10 Pro from its security update schedule page. The old flagship is set for one last hurrah, however, in the form of the EMUI 10 update, and the OTA has now been officially confirmed to start rolli...

Ricci Rox, 25 Feb 2020 20:43

The size of the 1/1.3" OV48C versus regular 1/2.55" sensors. (Source: Xiaomi)

Budget phone cameras are about to get much better with the OmniVision OV48C and OV64C

Sony and Samsung have taken to offering bigger, more impressive smartphone camera sensors of recent, with the IMX555, IMX686, ISOCELL Bright GW1, and ISOCELL Bright HMX billed to be some of the most popular premium sensors this ye...

Ricci Rox, 25 Feb 2020 20:42

This is the Red Magic 5G(?) (Source: TENAA via MySmartPrice)

Nubia's Red Magic 5G has had its screen size and interesting colorway leaked

According to images allegedly derived from the Chinese regulator TENAA, the Red Magic 5G will be a considerable departure from the rest of its series in terms of rear panel design. Its new putative certification may also reveal th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Feb 2020 19:23

The Mi 10 Pro has pushed to record-breaking levels, albeit in artificial conditions. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro: New update pushes performance to record-breaking levels

The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro have only been out for a few days, but they have already started receiving their first software update. Xiaomi has addressed a host of issues, not least of which GPU performance. While its GPU performance w...

Alex Alderson, 25 Feb 2020 18:38

Huawei's CEO Richard Yu unveils the OEM's new ecosystem branding. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei's AX3 is the world's first "Wi-Fi 6+" and Harmony OS router

Huawei unveiled its vision for a complete, connected ecosystem of devices at its latest product launch. This involves the new AX3 series of routers, which is powered by this OEM's Gigahome SoCs for Wi-Fi 6 support (and more beside...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Feb 2020 17:25

iQOO 3 will be available in India starting at Rs. 36,990($515)

iQOO 3 launched in India with a Snapdragon 865, quad-camera setup, and more

The veil has finally been lifted off the highly-awaited iQOO 3. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, up to 12 GB of RAM, a quad-camera setup and a 4,400 mAh battery that supports charging at 55 W. Prices start at 36,990($515...

Anil Satyanarayana, 25 Feb 2020 09:36