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Apple could be releasing an iPad Pro with three cameras soon. (Image via Apple w/ edits)

Rumor | Apple may release new iPad Pro model in March

Apple may release a revamped version of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. According to Digitimes, Apple will launch an iPad Pro 12.9 with a triple camera array similar to that found on the iPhone 11 Pro next month, though shipments won't pe...

Sam Medley, 19 Feb 2020 04:50

Honor 9X set for stable EMUI 10 global rollout as Huawei dawdles with the Mate 20 Lite and P30 Lite

Honor has confirmed that the release of the stable EMUI 10 update for the Honor 9X is at hand. Huawei is also sending out the update to the Mate 20 Lite and P30 Lite but the rollout appears to be extremely limited at the moment.

Ricci Rox, 18 Feb 2020 19:00

OPPO's new smartwatch is confirmed to echo Apple's in its design

An OPPO executive has teased its upcoming first-generation smartwatch, revealing that it looks quite like those made by Apple. This device is also to have "3D glass", which may be used to help the wearable's face curve downwards t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Feb 2020 18:51

Leaked renders of the OnePlus 8 Pro. Image via OnLeaks and 91Mobile.

Full specs of OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8 Lite leaked

A listing on the Giztop web store (now removed) revealed the full specifications of the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8 Lite. While the listing should be taken with a grain of salt, the specs coincide with prior rumors and...

Sam Medley, 18 Feb 2020 17:53

Coronavirus has sickened iPhone sales revenue. (Image via Apple w/ edits)

Apple lowers revenue expectations for Q1 2020 due to coronavirus

Apple will not hit its estimated revenue target for this quarter. Citing supply chain restrictions caused by the coronavirus outbreak and falling demand in China, the Cupertino colossus will pull in lower-than-expected revenue. Ap...

Sam Medley, 18 Feb 2020 16:58

Honor 9X Pro set for global launch on February 24

The Honor 9X Pro, the latest mid-range phone from Huawei's sub-brand Honor, is set for a global launch on February 24. However, due to the continuing trade war between China and the United States, the "global" launch is limited to...

Sam Medley, 18 Feb 2020 16:13

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro flyer with the results of the 55-second flash sale (Source: Weibo via Indiashopps)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro sales hit the equivalent of US$28.5 million in less than a minute

With prices starting at more than US$700, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is a rather expensive handset considering the wallet-friendly price tags of its predecessors. However, the Chinese OEM managed to sell more than 28.5 million USD worth...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Feb 2020 09:34

The Red Magic 3's successor will offer as much as 16GB of RAM. (Source: Nubia)

The Nubia Red Magic 5G will have up to 16GB of RAM: official leak

A Nubia executive has confirmed that the next-gen device from its gaming-phone brand, Red Magic, will have SKUs with 16GB of RAM. This spec is an upper limit for Android phones currently defined by the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra in ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Feb 2020 22:54

Is your device on the list? (Image source: Huawei Central)

Rumour | Updates for all: EMUI 11 roadmap hits with over 30 eligible devices

Are you wondering whether your Huawei device will receive EMUI 11, the Chinese company's custom version of Android 11? Well, over 30 are apparently eligible, with the P20 series seemingly not making the cut.

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2020 21:30

The Kirin 990-sporting V30 will arrive in Europe next week sans Google Services (Image source: Honor)

Rumor | Huawei Honor V30 to arrive in Europe next week with HMS instead of Google Services

Huawei's midrange Honor V30 is set to launch in Europe next week. However, in the aftermath of the phone maker's spat with Google, the Kirin 990-toting smartphone will not feature Google Services, arriving instead with Huawei's ho...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 17 Feb 2020 17:31

The Motorola Moto G8 Power will be getting a little brother soon. (Image via Motorola)

Moto G8 Power Lite pops up on Thailand NBTC website, confirming name

A new listing on the Thailand National Broadcast and Telecommunication Commission's (NBTC) website confirms the existence of the Moto G8 Power Lite. While specifications are still unknown, the handset (which was previously thought...

Sam Medley, 17 Feb 2020 17:22

The Dimensity 1000L is a cheaper, "detuned" version of the Dimensity 1000. (Source: MediaTek)

Latest AnTuTu rankings show how great the MediaTek Dimensity 1000L is

Most smartphone enthusiasts don't seem to like MediaTek chipsets. While there are solid reasons for that, performance isn't one of them anymore. For example, the new MediaTek Dimensity 1000L looks to be the most powerful SoC outsi...

Ricci Rox, 15 Feb 2020 21:43

The US' Justice Department defers Huawei's ban from the market again

Huawei has been slapped with a trade ban from the US Administration that prevents it from selling to companies based in that country. However, the nation's Department of Justice (DoJ) had postponed it for 90 days by way of a new l...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Feb 2020 21:20

A new leak points to the 2020 Meizu flagship's zesty new colorway

Meizu's next flagship phone series with be called "17th", according to a new leak. It includes a render purporting to show the Plus variant of this line. It has a distinctly Galaxy S20-esque display, whereas the rear panel has a.....

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Feb 2020 20:24

A live image now linked to the Find X2. (Source: Twitter)

OPPO's Find X2 may have an important advantage over the Samsung Galaxy S20

Some recent leaks have asserted that the second-generation Find X flagship phone from OPPO will have a 120 hertz (Hz) refresh rate at a QHD+ resolution. The freshly-launched Samsung Galaxy S20 series has similar properties - howev...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Feb 2020 19:49

A CAD render of what the OnePlus 8 will apparently look like. (Image source: @Onleaks & CashKaro.com)

Rumour | OnePlus 8 wielding a Snapdragon 865 and 8 GB of RAM appears on Geekbench

While this week has been all about Samsung, Xiaomi and the cancellation of MWC 2020, we may only be a few weeks away from the launch of the OnePlus 8 series. To that end, the OnePlus 8 has now appeared on Geekbench, complete with ...

Alex Alderson, 14 Feb 2020 19:10

Update | iQOO teases an upcoming Snapdragon 865, UFS 3.1 phone via its official channels

iQOO is a Chinese smartphone brand that has made a name for itself in recent years by offering high-end hardware at decent price-points. Now, it has revealed that its next such device is to be called the 3 5G. It will be powered b...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Feb 2020 20:50

The Mi 8 started receiving Android 10 builds of MIUI 11 last month. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi expands Android 10 rollout for the Mi 8

Xiaomi is now broadening the rollout of Android 10 to the Mi 8, having begun rolling out the OS upgrade to its former flagship last month. The latest update, V11.0.3.0.QEAMIXM, weighs in at 1.9 GB and introduces a few other fixes,...

Alex Alderson, 13 Feb 2020 20:09

The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro, can you tell them apart? (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 vs. Mi 10 Pro: Which version should you buy?

The cancellation of MWC 2020 and the coronavirus may have scuppered the release of the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro, but that has not stopped Xiaomi from unveiling both in an online event. The Mi 10 Pro has stormed to the top of DxOMark to...

Alex Alderson, 13 Feb 2020 15:40

The launch of the Mate X did not go well. (Image source: CNET)

Rumour | Huawei Mate Xs could feature a crease-free display

While Samsung continues to dominate the foldable smartphone market, Huawei is set to release a successor to the Mate X. The Chinese company is said to be switching to using an ultra-thin glass for its next foldable too, a change t...

Alex Alderson, 13 Feb 2020 15:23

Content-creation Juggernaut: The Mi 10 Pro debuts at the top of DxOMark's camera and audio charts

Xiaomi has just launched its newest flagship phones, the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. The Mi 10 Pro has also been put through the paces over at DxOMark, and posted impressive results that place it at the top of the website's photo, video,...

Ricci Rox, 13 Feb 2020 11:05

Huawei FreeBuds 3: AirPods-competitors are now available in a striking new colour

Huawei is now offering the FreeBuds 3 in a new colour. The eye-catching variant continues to offer Active Noise Canceling (ANC) and is now available to purchase in various countries.

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2020 23:36

The Redmi Note 8 Pro has been suffering Widevine DRM issues for months now. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumour | The Redmi Note 8 Pro is in line for a big OTA update

The wait for Android 10 on the Redmi Note 8 Pro continues, as does a Widevine DRM L1 fix. While the former remains an unknown quantity, the latter is apparently now in sight. Owners of the Redmi Note 8 Pro must wait at least anoth...

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2020 23:21

MWC 2020 has been cancelled due to coronavirus fears. (Image via GSMA)

MWC 2020 | MWC 2020 cancelled over coronavirus concerns

After meeting earlier this week to discuss the viability of Mobile World Congress 2020, the GSMA has decided to cancel MWC 2020 due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus outbreak. Multiple companies have stated they would not be...

Sam Medley, 12 Feb 2020 22:14

Xiaomi teases the Mi 10 series. (Source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 11+ and Wi-Fi 6 for the Xiaomi Mi 10 and 10 Pro are confirmed

The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro are upcoming flagships likely to rock the Snapdragon 865 processor. They have been just been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance, putting their imminent launch beyond doubt. This new approval also drops ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Feb 2020 19:53

When will the Mi A3 receive Android 10? (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumour | Xiaomi gives fans hope about Android 10 for the Mi A3

The Mi A3 should be in line to receive Android 10, with a mid-February release date previously being touted. The company has informed some fans that the OS upgrade may arrive later this week, but we would not guarantee it. On the ...

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2020 19:32

The Reno variant with its new selfie camera. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Mystery solved: the "44MP selfie-cam phone" is...a new Reno3 Pro variant

Recently, a prominent tech vlogger teased a phone with a dual punch-hole camera alleged to contain a groundbreaking 44MP sensor. Now, this device has been revealed as OPPO's Reno3 Pro - but not as its existing fans know it. It has...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Feb 2020 19:18

First Poco X2 update brings camera improvements, bug fixes, more

The Poco X2 was launched just last week but is already receiving its first OTA update. The update comes as the January security patch, and brings some image processing improvements to the phone's cameras, along with a nifty bug fi...

Ricci Rox, 12 Feb 2020 14:50

The Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual, was a launch event even needed? (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi gives the Redmi 8A another go with the Redmi 8A Dual

Colour us disappointed. Redmi had been hyping up its next smartphone, only to release a tweaked Redmi 8A. Sadly, the device thought to be the Redmi 9A is actually the Redmi 8A Dual. All Xiaomi has added is a textured back panel, a...

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2020 12:20

An apparent example of what the 108 MP camera in the Mi 10 series can offer. (Image source: Xiaomi via Weibo & GSMArena)

Xiaomi showcases Mi 10 camera samples as it confirms MWC 2020 attendance

Xiaomi will still be attending MWC 2020 in Barcelona at the end of the month, where it will globally unveil the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. The company has promised to take precautions against the proliferation of the coronavirus, the re...

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2020 11:28

Huawei caught red-handed: The company has backdoor access to mobile networks worldwide

The latest Huawei-related security issue is huge and it's enough to describe it in a few words for everyone to figure out: for over a decade, the Chinese behemoth has been using backdoors intended for law enforcement to access mob...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2020 09:16

The Huawei Mate 9 was released over three years ago. (Source: ZDNet)

No EMUI 10 for the Huawei Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro, Huawei confirms

About a week ago, reports surfaced claiming that Huawei was working on the EMUI 10 update for the Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro, the company's flagship phone from 2016. Huawei has reportedly now confirmed those claims to be without substa...

Ricci Rox, 12 Feb 2020 08:24

The new "Find X2" render. (Source: SlashLeaks)

This render may disappoint fans of the original Find X

The OPPO Find X is considered a particularly innovative ex-flagship phone, as it featured a motorized pop-up module that left both sides of the device completely clear of sensors unless it was deployed. However, a new leak suggest...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Feb 2020 15:48

ZTE Axon 10s Pro coming to MWC 2020 (Source: Liliputing)

MWC 2020 | ZTE confirms attendance, most likely to unveil (at least) the Axon 10s Pro

Although recent rumors claimed otherwise, it has just been confirmed that ZTE will push aside all the fears regarding the virus that is currently troubling the Chinese mainland and will attend the Mobile World Congress trade show ...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Feb 2020 15:12

It seems that Xiaomi pulled the initial Global and EU releases of Android 10 for the Mi 9T/Redmi K20. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi extends Android 10 release for the Mi 9T and Redmi K20 after pulling initial build

The upgrade to Android 10 did not go as planned for some Mi 9T and Redmi K20 handsets, with multiple people reporting high battery drain affecting their devices. While there was a workaround, Xiaomi pulled the build to address oth...

Alex Alderson, 11 Feb 2020 14:01

The Kaleido might be a bit long, but it packs a projector, keyboard and sound bar! (Image Source: IF)

Spec Update | No display required: Kaleido is a mini PC concept with foldable keyboard and integrated projector

The Kaleido concept mini PC is not really that small, but it sure packs everything you need from a computer. First of all, you do not need a display, since the elongated prism-shaped device integrates a projector, plus it also com...

Bogdan Solca, 11 Feb 2020 13:43

The Mi Mix 2S may have received its final OS upgrade, but not its last version of MIUI (Image source: Xiaomi)

Are you having issues with Android 10 on your Mi Mix 2S? You may not be alone

Xiaomi finally brought the Mi Mix 2S onto Android 10 builds of MIUI 11 last month, with the update introducing several fixes too. However, the upgrade has caused issues for some people, and appears to have left a pressing concern ...

Alex Alderson, 10 Feb 2020 20:33

OPPO releases the Reno2 and Reno2 Z to the German market

The smartphone maker OPPO has announced the launch of the Reno2 and Reno2 Z in Germany. This series distinguishes itself through its high digital and hybrid camera zoom specs and its pop-up selfie modules. These aspects of the pho...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Feb 2020 18:30

Xiaomi Mi 10 official poster (Source: Lei Jun on Weibo via MySmartPrice)

This is the real thing: Xiaomi Mi 10 official poster shows up, Pink finish also in the cards

Expected to launch at MWC next month, the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 10 has just surfaced on Weibo in an official poster that reveals two color choices and its overall design traits. Hopefully, the Mi 10 will be available with more color ...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Feb 2020 10:42

Can you spot the two devices on show here? (Image source: Weibo via @xiaomishka)

Rumour | Xiaomi takes cues from Samsung and Huawei with the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro in leaked promotional posters

Xiaomi is hoping to set the world alight this week with the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro, its latest flagship smartphones. The two devices will sport not only the hyper-curved display of recent Huawei flagships, but will also pack the late...

Alex Alderson, 10 Feb 2020 10:19

The Honor Play. (Source: Adam Patrick Murray, PCWorld)

New update to the Honor Play may leave owners livid amidst clamor for EMUI 10

Owners of the Honor Play are campaigning for their much-deserved EMUI 10 update. The Honor Play was ignored on all of Huawei's roadmaps so far even though its powered by the same Kirin 970 on flagships like the Mate 10 Pro and P20...

Ricci Rox, 10 Feb 2020 09:42

White box for the Xiaomi Mi 10 and black box for the Mi 10 Pro. (Image source: @xiaomishka)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro with Snapdragon 865 topples the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and OnePlus 7T Pro with phenomenal Geekbench results

A couple of recent Geekbench records, seemingly for the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, have been unearthed that offer incredible scores in both the single-core test and the multi-core test. The scores for the single-core benchmark were 904 and...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Feb 2020 09:21

The Mate 20 X. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Feature | In hindsight, the Huawei Mate 20 X was an incredibly underrated smartphone

Look away, lovers of smaller-sized phones, this one isn't for you. Huawei's Mate 20 series is almost 16 months old and here we have a look at the forgotten son of the lineup, the Mate 20 X—perhaps, the most underrated device Huawe...

Ricci Rox, 09 Feb 2020 09:20

The next Red Magic: 2020's fastest gaming phone? (Source: Nubia)

Nubia confirms MWC 2020 launch and more for the Red Magic 5G

The Red Magic series of gaming smartphones is headed for an update, which is to be revealed at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020. This has been confirmed by its maker Nubia, by way of a new Weibo post by its CEO, Ni Fei. The ex...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Feb 2020 19:52

The first iQOO flagship of the year may have been caught on Geekbench

iQOO, a sub-brand of the smartphone OEM Vivo, released a premium, Snapdragon 855 Plus-powered device called the Pro 5G in 2019. Now, with a new Geekbench 5 listing that may fit its description, its 2nd generation could be on the w...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Feb 2020 19:17

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 GDSA is a new potential resource for mobile app developers. (Source: GDSA)

Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo reportedly team up to form their own app-distribution platform

The Global Developer Service Alliance (GDSA) is a kind of one-stop pipeline for developers, by which their apps can be uploaded to the in-house software ecosystems of 3 different OEMs simultaneously. However, these companies have ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Feb 2020 23:54

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

A concept render of what a Xiaomi Mi 10 Explorer Edition could look like. (Image source: @xiaomishka)

Rumour | The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro will feature at least 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM

Xiaomi has already offered a taste of the cameras in the Mi 10 Pro, and now the company has also confirmed other features about the Mi 10 series. The Chinese company will reserve premium features for only the Mi 10 Pro either, wit...

Alex Alderson, 07 Feb 2020 13:48

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

Chinese Tech

Rumor | Apple may release new iPad Pro model in March

Honor 9X set for stable EMUI 10 global rollout as Huawei dawdles with the Mate 20 Lite and P30 Lite

OPPO's new smartwatch is confirmed to echo Apple's in its design

Full specs of OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8 Lite leaked

Apple lowers revenue expectations for Q1 2020 due to coronavirus

Honor 9X Pro set for global launch on February 24

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro sales hit the equivalent of US$28.5 million in less than a minute

The Nubia Red Magic 5G will have up to 16GB of RAM: official leak

Rumour | Updates for all: EMUI 11 roadmap hits with over 30 eligible devices

Rumor | Huawei Honor V30 to arrive in Europe next week with HMS instead of Google Services

Moto G8 Power Lite pops up on Thailand NBTC website, confirming name

Latest AnTuTu rankings show how great the MediaTek Dimensity 1000L is

The US' Justice Department defers Huawei's ban from the market again

A new leak points to the 2020 Meizu flagship's zesty new colorway

OPPO's Find X2 may have an important advantage over the Samsung Galaxy S20

Rumour | OnePlus 8 wielding a Snapdragon 865 and 8 GB of RAM appears on Geekbench

Update | iQOO teases an upcoming Snapdragon 865, UFS 3.1 phone via its official channels

Xiaomi expands Android 10 rollout for the Mi 8

Xiaomi Mi 10 vs. Mi 10 Pro: Which version should you buy?

Rumour | Huawei Mate Xs could feature a crease-free display

Content-creation Juggernaut: The Mi 10 Pro debuts at the top of DxOMark's camera and audio charts

Huawei FreeBuds 3: AirPods-competitors are now available in a striking new colour

Rumour | The Redmi Note 8 Pro is in line for a big OTA update

MWC 2020 | MWC 2020 cancelled over coronavirus concerns

MIUI 11+ and Wi-Fi 6 for the Xiaomi Mi 10 and 10 Pro are confirmed

Rumour | Xiaomi gives fans hope about Android 10 for the Mi A3

Mystery solved: the "44MP selfie-cam phone" is...a new Reno3 Pro variant

First Poco X2 update brings camera improvements, bug fixes, more

Xiaomi gives the Redmi 8A another go with the Redmi 8A Dual

Xiaomi showcases Mi 10 camera samples as it confirms MWC 2020 attendance

Huawei caught red-handed: The company has backdoor access to mobile networks worldwide

No EMUI 10 for the Huawei Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro, Huawei confirms

This render may disappoint fans of the original Find X

MWC 2020 | ZTE confirms attendance, most likely to unveil (at least) the Axon 10s Pro

Xiaomi extends Android 10 release for the Mi 9T and Redmi K20 after pulling initial build

Spec Update | No display required: Kaleido is a mini PC concept with foldable keyboard and integrated projector

Are you having issues with Android 10 on your Mi Mix 2S? You may not be alone

OPPO releases the Reno2 and Reno2 Z to the German market

This is the real thing: Xiaomi Mi 10 official poster shows up, Pink finish also in the cards

Rumour | Xiaomi takes cues from Samsung and Huawei with the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro in leaked promotional posters

New update to the Honor Play may leave owners livid amidst clamor for EMUI 10

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro with Snapdragon 865 topples the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and OnePlus 7T Pro with phenomenal Geekbench results

Feature | In hindsight, the Huawei Mate 20 X was an incredibly underrated smartphone

Nubia confirms MWC 2020 launch and more for the Red Magic 5G

The first iQOO flagship of the year may have been caught on Geekbench

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

Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo reportedly team up to form their own app-distribution platform

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

Rumour | The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro will feature at least 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM

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

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