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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

The Xiaomi Mi 10 launch may be an online-only event

Some leaks have hinted that the next couple of major Xiaomi mobile device launches may lack physical locations. This may mean that the Mi 10 and Black Shark 3 events may be online-only. This may be due to the risks posed by the ne...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Feb 2020 21:33

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

Realme will unveil its first TV at MWC 2020

A Realme executive has revealed that this brand is working on its own smart TV, and that more details will be available at the next Mobile World Congress (MWC). To date, no specs or features for this upcoming product are known for...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Feb 2020 18:27

The latest Red Magic 5G leak proves a downgrade for its rumored charging specs

Nubia is thought to be working on a successor for the Red Magic 3 gaming phone. This generation is touted to have 5G, a 144Hz screen and other potentially ultra-fast attributes. However, a new specs leak suggests that at least one...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Feb 2020 17:14

The Moto G7 Power's successor may have leaked out. (Source: Motorola)

The Moto G8 Power may have joined its Plus and Stylus siblings on Geekbench

Motorola is currently rumored to introduce the complete next-gen Moto G line-up at MWC 2020. It consists of the G8, G Stylus and G8 Power. The latter may have arrived on the Geekbench 5 website, revealing specs such as 4GB of RAM ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Feb 2020 16:41

Xiaomi is yet to confirm when the Mi A2 Lite will receive Android 10 officially. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Rumour | Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite appears on Geekbench running Android 10

Several instances of the Mi A2 Lite running Android 10 have appeared on Geekbench. Android 10 is likely the last OS upgrade that the Android One device will receive, having been released running Android 8.1 Oreo.

Alex Alderson, 03 Feb 2020 15:47

The new "Meizu 17" leak. (Source: SlashLeaks)

This may be the most un-Meizu Meizu flagship leak ever

A new image of a full-screen phone with a punch-hole display has appeared on SlashLeaks. Nothing too unusual about that - until one comes to the bit where it is attributed to the Meizu 17. Should this be the case, the OEM in quest...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Feb 2020 18:52

Motorola has sold over 100 million Moto G units in the US. (Source: Motorola)

Deal | Get US$100 off a Moto G7 - or a free Moto G6 - in this sales event

Motorola has marked its 100,000,000th unit of the Moto G series sold with a special event. It offers up to US$320 off a new phone, depending on the model. Alternatively, a shopper can choose a free accessory, money off, or even a ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Feb 2020 18:04

The C3 will launch with the OEM's new UI. (Source: Realme)

The Realme C3 is to be the first phone to rock the new Helio G70 gaming SoC

Realme has made the C3 official via its Twitter feeds. This phone will be powered by MediaTek's new Helio G70 chipset. This upcoming device will also have a 6.5-inch display and dual rear cameras, albeit ones that may improve over...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Feb 2020 14:12

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 leaked "Moto G Stylus" render. (Source: Twitter)

The Moto G Stylus will have the One Action's signature camera: new specs leak

Motorola's rumored new pen-enabled phone is becoming more and more real with each new leak. It seemt that it will be called the G Stylus, and may have 4GB of RAM and run Android 10. A new report claims to flesh it out further with...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Feb 2020 15:07

The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 features a Snapdragon 845 SoC. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Pocophone F1 owners check your phone, Android 10 might be waiting for you

There’s been quite a drama between the Pocophone F1 and the popular Android 10 OS. There seemed to be some doubt over whether the ageing smartphone would even get an upgrade to the latest edition of Android, but it now appears a p...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Feb 2020 08:46

The tech market is found to have some of the most valuable brands on Earth in 2020

The UK company Brand Finance releases a yearly report on the top 500 most valuable brands. Its 2020 edition concludes that the tech sector is the most valuable, with a combined worth of nearly US$967 billion. 5 of its brands, incl...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Jan 2020 20:01

Honor MagicWatch 2: Amazon starts selling new smartwatch for ~US$210. (Image source: Amazon)

Honor MagicWatch 2: Amazon starts selling Honor's new smartwatch for ~US$210

The Honor MagicWatch 2 is now available to purchase on Amazon, with prices starting at ~US$210. The 46 mm smartwatch is available on Amazon DE and Amazon UK, with Honor promising up to fourteen days battery life for the device.

Alex Alderson, 31 Jan 2020 17:11

Apart from the 80 W ultra-fast charger, the Nubia Red magic 5G will offer low-latency screencasting capabilities. (Image Source: Nubia)

Nubia Red Magic 5G gaming smartphone expected to feature 80 W ultrafast charging

Nubia president already unveiled that the upcoming Nubia Red magic 5G will feature a 144 Hz screen and rear triple-cam setup and his latest spoiler now shows that the handheld will benefit from 80 W ultra-fast charging. Other rumo...

Bogdan Solca, 31 Jan 2020 16:40

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

Huawei may have split with Google for good. (Source: Notebookcheck)

It's over(?): Huawei phones may never use the Google mobile ecosystem again

Huawei's Austrian regional manager has reportedly indicated that the OEM's phones will use its own in-house version of Google Mobile Services going forward, never returning to the use of the Play Store and its apps as normal. The ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Jan 2020 20:00

The Zhaoxin KaiXian KX-6780A CPU cannot be upgraded, as it comes in BGA packaging and a dedicated motherboard. (Image Source: 二斤自制)

Chinese CPUs on the rise: Zhaoxin’s KaiXian KX-6780A octa-core to soon launch with dedicated mini-ITX motherboard

The upcoming KaiXian KX-6780A octa-core CPUs should be launched this March, but they will only be available as part of pre-built budget gaming systems, as the chips themselves are soldered and require special motherboards. Prelimi...

Bogdan Solca, 30 Jan 2020 17:59

The Mate 20 Lite started life running Android 8.1 Oreo builds of EMUI. (Image source: Huawei)

Android 10 goes global for the Mate 20 Lite as Huawei releases EMUI 10 worldwide

The Mate 20 Lite may share its name with two of Huawei's former flagships, but the mid-range handset has not been afforded the same software support as the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro. While the latter two received EMUI 10 globally in...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jan 2020 16:32

Xiaomi launched the Mi A2 Lite running Android 8.1 Oreo builds of Android One. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms that the Mi A2 Lite will receive Android 10 after all

Xiaomi has seemingly been toing and froing about whether to bring Android 10 to the Mi A2 Lite, despite it being an Android One handset. Now, the company has cleared up confusion about the update, although a timescale for its rele...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jan 2020 16:16

Poco X2 or Xiaomi Redmi K30? (Image source: Hindustan Times)

Poco X2 price in India and renders leaked

An alleged poster featuring renders of the upcoming Poco X2 along with its price in India and some key specifications has been posted online. The image, if genuine, seems to confirm the oft-repeated similarity the new smartphone h...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Jan 2020 10:07

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

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

Rumour | Evidence of Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro specifications appear online with a Snapdragon 865, 16 GB of RAM and a 5,250 mAh battery

News about new Xiaomi smartphones has been a bit quiet recently, what with the arrival of the POCO X2 and all. The Mi 10 series may arrive as early as February 14, though. Ahead of that rumoured release date, several leakers have ...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jan 2020 20:43

The Realme C2 may be getting a successor soon. (Source: Realme)

New leaks may have partially spoiled Realme's 2020 smartphone portfolio

A collection of new phone certifications allegedly found on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or Eurasian Communications Commission (EEC) websites may have leaked some of the specs of upcoming Realme devices. One is thou...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jan 2020 20:22

Smart speakers will continue to be big business in the near future. (Source: Google)

The smart speaker market may be worth nearly US$20 billion by 2024

Smart speakers are increasingly popular household items. Their market is now thought to be capable of growing until it is worth US$19.91 billion in 4 years. This success may be driven by the rise of 5G, urbanization, consumer inte...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jan 2020 19:41

Realme X2 Pro gets VoWiFi via its latest software update

Realme X2 Pro gets VoWiFi functionality, January security patch, and more via latest update

Indian Realme X2 Pro users will soon be able to use VoWiFi on Reliance Jio and Airtel. The functionality comes via its latest software update which also brings the January security patch. It is rolling out now and will be availabl...

Anil Satyanarayana, 29 Jan 2020 17:28

The Reno family may be getting a new 5G member. (Source: MediaTek)

OPPO may have a new Snapdragon 765-powered phone in the works

A phone calling itself the OPPO PCLM50 has surfaced on Geekbench 5 recently. This putative new phone has an unnamed chipset, but one that may very well be Qualcomm's new mid-tier flagship, the Snapdragon 765G - or its nearest vari...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jan 2020 16:31

There is a good chance that the Mi A3 has not received Android 10, despite Xiaomi's assurances otherwise. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confounds fans with latest news about the Mi A3

The Mi A3 is not due to receive Android 10 until next month, right? Not so, according to Xiaomi. The company has informed fans that the OS upgrade is live and rolling out to handsets now. There appears to be no evidence of this be...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jan 2020 13:48

Indian users of the Huawei Y9 (2019) have to make do with EMUI 9. (Image Source: MySmartPrice)

Huawei Y9 (2019) Indian variant and Nova 3/Nova 3i will not be receiving the EMUI 10 update

Huawei has given users of the Huawei Y9 (2019) Indian variant and the Nova 3/Nova 3i a cold shoulder as the company has confirmed the said devices will not be updated to EMUI 10. This is surprising considering that global variants...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Jan 2020 12:22

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

Oppo Find X2 and Find X2 Pro listings just showed up on a certification website.

NBTC certification listing confirms existence of Oppo Find X2 Pro

The Oppo Find X2 and Find X2 Pro just made an appearance on Thailand's NBTC certification website . Both devices will reportedly come with a 120 Hz WQHD+ screen, and support Oppo's 'Super VOOC Charging' at 65W. The expected releas...

Anil Satyanarayana, 29 Jan 2020 09:00

The Redmi Note 8 Pro; do not be persuaded by its 64 MP rear-facing camera. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 8 Pro: Do not buy Xiaomi's mid-range handset for its cameras

The Redmi Note 8 Pro may come in a host of enticing colours, but its 64 MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 rear-facing camera leaves plenty to be desired. We found the Note 8 Pro wanting in low-light conditions, with shortcomings in ot...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2020 20:12

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 new "Moto G8" render. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Moto G8: new leak suggests an imminent launch

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus has already been released: however, a tech blog claims that a vanilla variant for this phone will follow this year. Should this leak prove valid, it will be the first phone of its line to have a punch-hol...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jan 2020 17:55

The Mi 9T may well be replaced by a rebranded Redmi K30 later this year. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Android 10 builds of MIUI 11 may cause high battery drain on the Xiaomi Mi 9T and Redmi K20, but there is a workaround

Xiaomi's latest build of MIUI 11 for the Mi 9T and Redmi K20 may be re-issue Android 10 to both devices, but there have also been reports of the update causing heavy battery drain for some handsets. There is a workaround though, w...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2020 12:17

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

Xiaomi is doing its bit to help stop the spread of the new coronavirus. (Source: YouTube)

Xiaomi shutters its Chinese physical stores in response to the coronavirus crisis

Xiaomi has announced that it will keep its brick-and-mortar stores in China closed for several days from January 28, 2020. The OEM has stated that this is to co-operate with governmental efforts to contain the spread of a novel co...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Jan 2020 22:40

Chuwi releases the HeroBox, a new mini-PC for US$199

Chuwi may be best-known for its Microsoft Surface clones; however, it has decided that it will also do HTPCs now. This Herobox has a Gemini Lake chipset with the Intel UHD Graphics 600 necessary for 4K video playback. It also has ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Jan 2020 18:56

This game comes preinstalled on the TCL PLEX with its new Android upgrade. (Source: GameLoft)

TCL Plex owners get Android 10 and more from their latest software update

Those who use TCL's latest triple-camera smartphone, the PLEX, may be pleasantly surprised by a new OTA update that confers Android 10 and the January 1, 2020 security patch on these devices. This download is 2.7GB in size, and th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Jan 2020 16:14

The Mi A2 Lite will more than likely receive Android 10 at some stage. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Fans petition Xiaomi as it allays fears that the Mi A2 Lite will not receive Android 10

The news that Xiaomi may not bring Android 10 to the Mi A2 Lite has clearly annoyed some people. Hundreds of people have responded by petitioning the company to do so, with representatives seemingly on hand to calm fears. Xiaomi s...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jan 2020 14:34

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

The Huawei Y9 (2019) ran Android Oreo out of the box. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei Y9 (2019) owners up in arms after Android 10 snub

Huawei has confirmed that the Huawei Y9 (2019) will not receive the Android 10-based EMUI 10 update, and owners of the phone are, well, unhappy about that decision. Rightfully so, too, as the Honor 8X, another mid-range phone, was...

Ricci Rox, 26 Jan 2020 19:23

The "Redmi fitness tracker" image. (Source: Weibo)

New leaks suggest Redmi will break into wearables soon

According to a new leak, Redmi - which is usually known as a smartphone brand - will launch a fitness tracker soon. It may be of the kind that fits into a silicone wrist-band, and may also have a front-facing capacitive button. Th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jan 2020 18:28

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 "Motorola stylus phone". (Source: Twitter)

A new render points to a 2020 Motorola device with a stylus

The eminent tipster Evan Blass has posted images of a Motorola phone with a feature new to this OEM: stylus support. The device as depicted also has a punch-hole camera, suggesting that it is intended for release this year. Howeve...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jan 2020 20:41

The Pocophone F1, better than ever at over a year old? (Image source: Gizchina)

Rumour | Android 10 update doubles gaming performance for the Pocophone F1

Xiaomi may have taken its time in delivering Android 10 to the Pocophone F1, but the OS upgrade apparently brings more than just minor changes to the device. Some people are even claiming that the update brings drastically improve...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jan 2020 17:04

The Mi A2 Lite has only received one OS upgrade since launching in July 2018. (Image source: Frandroid)

Xiaomi fuels speculation that it has binned the Mi A2 Lite after just one OS upgrade

Xiaomi launched the Mi A2 Lite in mid-2018 running Android One, making it eligible for at least one more OS upgrade. However, the company has now sparked talk online about whether the device will even receive Android 10, with it s...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jan 2020 16:57

Could the OnePlus 8 Pro be the company's first to support wireless charging? (Image source: Wccftech)

Rumour | Leaker fuels speculation that the OnePlus 8 Pro could support wireless charging

If Warp Charge 30T is not enough, then what? Wireless charging? Well, that is the latest speculation about the OnePlus 8 Pro, which would be the first smartphone to support the standard. Is it even necessary, though?

Alex Alderson, 24 Jan 2020 14:10

The Realme X50 is 5G capable and has a 120 Hz display. (Image source: Realme)

Realme smartphone with Snapdragon 865 flies past the OnePlus 7T and Redmi K20 Pro while posting record score on AnTuTu

A smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer Realme has been spotted on the AnTuTu benchmark racking up an incredible score of 574,985 points, which is currently a record figure. There has been some speculation that this mysterious ...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Jan 2020 04:43