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MWC 2021 | TCL launches its first-gen USB type-C smart glasses

TCL has made its new NXTWEAR G smart glasses official. The new wearable has Sony OLED lenses equating to a 140-inch view, which can display content from a USB type-C-enabled mobile device or laptop or 2-in-1. The OEM claims it is ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2021 22:48

Windows 11 is pitched at gamers. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft aims to level up in terms of the gaming experience on Windows 11

Microsoft has announced Windows 11, complete with a new UI and layout. The Redmond giant also asserts that some of these changes are pitched at gamers. This, naturally, involves Xbox Game Pass, as well as Auto HDR and the new Dire...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2021 21:31

Windows finally has an updated Store. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft confirms an upgrade for its Store alongside the Windows 11 update

Microsoft has made the next major upgrade to the Windows OS official today (June 24, 2021). The Redmond giant has also announced a new version of the Store app to go with it. It offers new revenue-sharing options for developers, a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2021 20:02

Windows 11 is now official. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft unveils Windows 11 with an "all-new", productivity-focused UI

Today, (June 24, 2021) Microsoft has debuted the next major upgrade to its main OS, Windows. This new 11 version does indeed come with a centered Start button and menu by default. The Redmond giant asserts that the new interface i...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2021 19:26

Easy implementation could help propel FSR to greater popularity (Image source: AMD)

FidelityFX Super Resolution took Forspoken devs just a single day to implement

Luminous Studios’ Takeshi Aramaki spoke about the benefits of leverage AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution technology. Alongside praise for FSR’s image quality, Aramaki stated that it took the Luminous team just a single day to impl...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 24 Jun 2021 14:16

Lively MIUI 13 design hinted at in leaked images of Xiaomi's revamped file manager app

The likely design for MIUI 13 has been partly shown off thanks to leaked images and a short animated clip of Xiaomi’s updated file manager app. Work on MIUI 13 is believed to be ongoing, with the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 tipped to be the f...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Jun 2021 11:11

The Mi Note 10 Lite has received MIUI 12.5 globally before its non-Lite siblings. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite receives MIUI 12.5 before the Mi Note 10 or Mi Note 10 Pro do

Xiaomi has decided to update the Mi Note 10 Lite to MIUI 12.5 globally ahead of the Mi Note 10 or Mi Note 10 Pro. The company had scheduled the Mi Note 10 Pro as the first in the Mi Note 10 series to receive its latest OS, but it ...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jun 2021 20:47

WhatsApp will not support multiple smartphones being linked to the same account simultaneously. (Image source: Dimitri Karastelev)

WhatsApp multi-device support is not necessarily what it sounds like

A new WhatsApp Beta has fleshed out what multi-device support means for the popular messaging app. WhatsApp will soon support up to five devices simultaneously, but not multiple smartphones.

Alex Alderson, 23 Jun 2021 20:40

Nothing announces a new partnership. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing announces its plan to launch its first-gen TWS earbuds through Selfridges in the UK

Carl Pei's latest start-up Nothing has announced that it will release its first products, the "innovative" ear (1) TWS earbuds, in the summer of 2021. Now, it has also revealed that it has secured a partnership with the high-end ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jun 2021 23:09

The Amazfit GTR 2e and GTS 2e finally receive Amazon Alexa support. (Image source: Amazfit)

The Amazfit GTR 2e and GTS 2e receive a major new feature with their latest software updates

Amazfit has announced new updates for the GTR 2e and GTS 2e. The updates add a significant feature to the smartwatches that should make them easier to use.

Alex Alderson, 22 Jun 2021 23:03

The Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro are Huawei's latest smartwatches. (Image source: Huawei)

The Huawei Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro receive their first global updates, and Robert Lewandowski themed watch faces

The Huawei Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro have received their first global updates, along with two Robert Lewandowski-branded watch faces. The updates introduce several changes to the two smartwatches, and a few optimisations.

Alex Alderson, 22 Jun 2021 20:50

This feature already exists on Samsung devices. (Source: NextNewsSource)

New Xiaomi security feature could arrive globally with MIUI 13

Xiaomi's newest software feature will bring an extra layer of security to owners of their devices. This feature is currently only available on the latest version of Xiaomi's Chinese software but will make its way over to the globa...

Ricci Rox, 22 Jun 2021 18:35

The OnePlus Nord N200 5G will receive Android 12, but not Android 13 or Android 14. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus confirms paltry software support for the Nord N200 5G

OnePlus continues its slide from being one of the best Android OEMs for software support. While the company will upgrade the new Nord CE 5G through to Android 13, the Nord N200 5G will only receive Android 12. Three years of secur...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jun 2021 16:35

Rumor | Motorola will launch new phones including the Moto G60S and Edge 20 Lite soon

Motorola's 2021 smartphone line-up will expand to include 3 new models soon - according to the famous leaker Evan Blass, at least. The tipster claims these new units will include a new 20 Lite variant for the Edge series, as well ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jun 2021 15:05

Android 11 arrives for the Redmi Note 9 in Europe as Xiaomi expands MIUI 12.5 rollout for the Mi 10T Pro

Xiaomi is finally gracing owners of the Redmi Note 9 in Europe with the much-awaited Android 11 update. The update may only be available for Mi Pilots at the moment but will move to the full rollout stage shortly. The company is a...

Ricci Rox, 22 Jun 2021 08:42

Allegedly, Xiaomi will open MIUI 13 to all devices released from 2019 onwards. (Image source: RPRNA)

Fresh rumour about Xiaomi's MIUI 13 eligibility criteria emerges

According to a new report, Xiaomi has decided roughly which devices will receive MIUI 13, the company's next OS. Apparently, MIUI 13 will be eligible for dozens of devices, albeit not older flagships like the Mi 8.

Alex Alderson, 21 Jun 2021 18:48

The S97 Pro has an unusual feature. (Source: DOOGEE)

DOOGEE packs a laser rangefinder into its latest Android 11 rugged phone

DOOGEE often pitches its phones at those looking for the most practicality and the most gadgetry at the same time. The new S97 Pro really goes for this kind of appeal with a rugged build that contains a laser rangefinder. The OEM ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jun 2021 17:47

Several major titles will be getting DLSS support soon. (Source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA emphasizes on DLSS support in current and upcoming games just ahead of AMD's FSR deep dive

NVIDIA has announced a few updates to DLSS just in time for AMD's FSR-related announcements tomorrow. NVIDIA said that several new titles will be offering DLSS support in the coming weeks. DLSS plugins are already available for po...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Jun 2021 16:59

The Xiaomi Mi 6: still hanging on in there. (Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi's CEO claims that over 2 million Mi 6 units are still in use

The Mi 6 is Xiaomi's flagship Android smartphone from 2017, which means it is just over 4 years old now. However, according to the OEM's CEO, Lei Jun, just over 2 million users still have it in their hands. This, then, might be an...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jun 2021 16:23

Google might be about to enhance Find My Device. (Source: XDA)

Rumor | Google is working on cloning Apple's Find My service

Google already provides a Find My Device service for Android. Now, a new leak suggests that it is working on making it more like Apple's version. The Mountain View giant is reportedly working on a new OS option that allows devices...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jun 2021 18:44

Is Samsung the next member of the MTA? (Source: ITHome)

Rumor | Samsung will join the Mutual Transfer Alliance for a new kind of file-sharing

OnePlus, Meizu and Asus are just some of the members of the Mutual Transfer Alliance, a new group that allows its members access to a new, Bluetooth-independent method of localized file-swapping between devices. The option is gett...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jun 2021 16:49

Global OnePlus smartphones are slated to hang on to OxygenOS following OPPO merger

OnePlus has released its latest official beta OS versions for its 2020 flagship 8 series against a backdrop of news concerning its integration with its sister OEM OPPO. The announcement may have led to anxiety around losing the po...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jun 2021 16:17

Google cannot currently guarantee that any existing smartwatch will receive Wear OS 3.0. (Image source: Droid Rant)

Google finally offers an update on Wear OS 3.0 backwards compatibility

Google is yet to flesh out Wear OS 3.0, having teased it at Google I/O 2021. The company has finally provided some details on its progress, albeit after partners like Qualcomm and Mobvoi sowed confusion about the new 'unified plat...

Alex Alderson, 18 Jun 2021 14:10

Garmin has provided multiple Forerunner smartwatches with new features. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin rolls out updates with new features to multiple Forerunner smartwatches

Garmin is currently rolling out significant updates to its Forerunner smartwatch series. So far, the company has issued updates to the Forerunner 45, 45S, 245, 245 Music, 745 and 945. All have received new features with their late...

Alex Alderson, 18 Jun 2021 00:06

OnePlus updates the Nord CE 5G twice in the same day

OnePlus launched its new Nord CE 5G smartphone about a week ago now (on June 10, 2021). Nevertheless, reports of not 1 but 2 system updates in quick succession for the device have emerged. The first upgraded its security patch lev...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jun 2021 18:21

The Velvet LTE is one of three devices set to receive Android 11. (Image source: LG)

The LG Velvet LTE gains Android 11 in South Korea; OS upgrade slips for it, the G8S ThinQ and G8X ThinQ in other markets

LG continues its crawl towards adopting Android 11 across its remaining product stack. Now, the company has started updating the Velvet LTE, also known as the Velvet 4G. LG hopes to have finished rolling out Android 11 globally by...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jun 2021 15:59

Not even Wear OS OEMs know if Wear OS 3.0 will be backwards compatible with Wear OS 2.xx smartwatches. (Image source: Google)

Qualcomm claims that its Snapdragon Wear 3100, Wear 4100 and Wear 4100+ platforms are Wear OS 3.0-capable

Qualcomm has asserted that some of its Snapdragon Wear SoCs are compatible with Wear OS 3.0, despite Google's continued silence on the matter. Apparently, the Snapdragon Wear 3100, Wear 4100 and Wear 4100+ 'are capable' of running...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jun 2021 15:50

The Redmi Note 9 Pro has started receiving Android 11 in Europe. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi upgrades the Redmi Note 9 Pro to Android 11, but holds back on MIUI 12.5 for now

In February, Xiaomi stated that the Redmi Note 9 Pro would receive MIUI 12.5 in late Q2 2021, a period that we are now in. However, the device has just received a new upgrade, and it only contains Android 11. For some reason, Xiao...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jun 2021 14:27

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti bridges the gap between the RTX 3080 and the RTX 3090. (Image source: Nvidia - edited)

Thorough Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti testing in Unreal Engine shows it to be more of a hot and loud brass RTX 3090 than a cool and quiet titanium RTX 3080

The new Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti desktop graphics card has been put through its paces in Unreal Engine 4.26. Puget Systems tested the RTX 3080 Ti in numerous benchmarks and found it to be almost on par with the more-expensive RT...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Jun 2021 11:24

Google announces a new feature for Messages. (Source: Google)

Google brings end-to-end encryption for the Messages app out of beta

Google has been testing the ability to send texts, files and photos through its Messages service with end-to-end encryption for some time. Now, it has announced that it is to become available for the stable version of this app. Th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2021 23:47

iPads are still the world's best-selling tablets. (Source: Apple)

Apple's iPads lead a sharply-growing first-quarter tablet market in 2021

The latest report from Counterpoint Research shows that the tablet market grew by 51% in the first quarter of 2021 (1Q2021) in terms of shipments. Apple, Samsung and Lenovo were leading brands in the space, whereas others such as ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2021 16:55

The Huawei Watch 3 series is already receiving its first update. (Image source: Huawei)

The Huawei Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro are already receiving new features with their first updates

Huawei has not started shipping the Watch 3 or Watch 3 Pro to people yet, but it has already furnished the pair with a software update. The update brings several features to the two smartwatches, albeit only those that Huawei adve...

Alex Alderson, 16 Jun 2021 00:59

Realme introduces its second-gen smartwatch. (Source: Realme)

Realme announces a global debut for its Watch 2 and 2 Pro, if not its laptop

Realme has released its Watch 2 and 2 Pro to the European market today (June 16, 2021), during an event also rumored to reveal the OEM's first-gen laptop. This did not transpire as anticipated, although the launch did show the bra...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jun 2021 21:47

Windows 11 incorporates Windows 10X's start menu without live tiles.

First impressions of Windows 11 aka Sun Valley from a leaked ISO — A much needed visual overhaul that does not alienate long-time users

Exclusive We have managed to get our hands on a leaked ISO of Windows 11 (Sun Valley) doing the rounds on the internet. First impressions indicate that Microsoft has done a fair bit of UI overhaul to make Windows feel fresh and modern inclu...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Jun 2021 20:35

The "DJI Mini SE". (Source: @GAtamer via Twitter)

Rumor | The Mini SE is DJI's cheapest, most compact 2021 drone yet

The DJI Mini SE has allegedly been spotted on a Walmart shelf, despite the fact the OEM has not even come close to announcing this new drone yet. According to its possible accidental release, it is a particularly light, compact UA...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jun 2021 13:39

Rumor | Honor's 50-series smartphones make it onto Geekbench just ahead of their launch

Honor will launch its new 50-series smartphones on June 16, 2021, which means that some of its members seem to have just beaten this deadline to leak onto Geekbench 5. These new listings might prove that the OEM will introduce a D...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jun 2021 12:44

Microsoft is expected to reveal Windows 'Sun Valley' on June 24. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 10 retirement date emerges, setting Microsoft on a collision course with Windows 11

Microsoft has offered more clues that it is on the verge of moving on from Windows 10. The company has confirmed that the date when it will cease supporting Windows 10, not just versions of it.

Alex Alderson, 15 Jun 2021 12:00

Doom Eternal on PC will receive a visual makeover with ray-traced reflections and DLSS upscaling (Image source: NVIDIA)

Doom Eternal is getting NVIDIA DLSS and ray-tracing on June 29th, Rainbow Six: Siege DLSS patch out now, with 50 percent performance boost

NVIDIA announced a host of new titles set to feature RTX techniques like DLSS and ray-tracing. Doom Eternal, teased alongside the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti launch, will get a ray-tracing patch on June 29th, while Rainbow Six: Siege's DL...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 15 Jun 2021 07:47

Xiaomi previews its new smartwatch. (Source: Twitter)

Xiaomi teases the launch of the new Mi Watch Revolve Active in India

Xiaomi has announced that it will release a new smartwatch to the Indian market soon. This new wearable is called the Active version of the Mi Watch Revolve, and does not appear hugely different from that pre-existing smartwatch. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jun 2021 15:21

The Studio Buds' only render to date. (Source: Twitter)

Rumor | The Beats Studio Buds will launch "imminently" and cost around US$150

Apple's next personal audio devices are projected to come from the Beats brand and to be called the Studio Buds. The prolific leaker Jon Prosser now asserts that these TWS earbuds will cost no more than US$150 and may launch very ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jun 2021 14:50

The Intuos drawing tablet. (Source: Wacom)

Wacom's Intuos tablet achieves Works With Chromebook status

Wacom has announced that the entry-level, non-wireless version of its Intuos drawing tablet has joined the Works With Chromebook program. This means the device is certified to integrate "seamlessly" with Chrome OS PCs via USB type...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jun 2021 20:42

Former flagships like the GeForce GTX 780 Ti will no longer receive driver updates from August (Image source: NVIDIA)

Goodbye Kepler: NVIDIA announces that GeForce GTX 600 and 700 series cards will stop receiving new Game Ready Drivers from August 2021

NVIDIA released a low-key update on its plans for end-of-lifing cards based on the Kepler architecture. According to a new post on NVIDIA's support site, Kepler cards like the GeForce GTX 780 Ti will no longer receive driver updat...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 13 Jun 2021 17:44

Razer's latest Opus wireless headphones drop THX branding for a reduced starting price

Razer has launched the new Opus X headphones via its own website. These new wireless accessories have emerged as a new mid-range variant of their series, compared to the original Opus cans. They support active noise cancellation (...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2021 14:43

Elden Ring finally got an extended gameplay trailer and a solid release date (Image source: From Software)

Elden Ring makes it to E3 2021: New trailer showcases massive open world and Dark Souls-style combat

After months of radio silence, From Software finally offered a solid update on the state of Elden Ring. A new trailer showcased gameplay and art design that hew closely to Dark Souls. From also announced a release timeframe, with ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 12 Jun 2021 13:56

Realme's new device-laden teaser. (Source: Twitter)

Realme hints at the launch of a first-gen tablet at its upcoming global event

Realme has set the international launch of its flagship smartphone, the GT, for June 15, 2021. Now, its latest teasers hint that it has an additional new product by the same name to debut alongside it. This prospect is presented a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jun 2021 23:00

The Mi A2 Lite is now eligible for the June 2021 security patch. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite receives a new update for what could be the penultimate time

The June 2021 security patch has arrived for the Mi A2 Lite, courtesy of its V11.0.20.0.QDLMIXM update. V11.0.20.0.QDLMIXM is rolling out now as an OTA, but it may be the Mi A2 Lite's penultimate update.

Alex Alderson, 11 Jun 2021 18:39

Android 12 is popular already. (Source: Android)

Android 12 is slated as having the most downloaded and installed beta in the OS' history

The next major upgrade to Android, simply known as 12, has started on its path to a final form with the launch of its second beta. The vice-president (VP) of engineering at the OS' team has released an interesting statistic to go ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jun 2021 18:18

Sony's Airpeak S1 drone lets Alpha-series cameras fly - at a sky-high price

Sony has finally made professional-grade drones for cameras like the Alpha 1 in-house for the first time. However, all the seamless compatibility, enhanced connectivity, speed and control over aerial footage implied with the launc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jun 2021 17:22

The TicWatch Pro 3 is not guaranteed the update to Google's next Wear OS platform, after all. (Image source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi denies that Wear OS 3.0 is guaranteed for the TicWatch Pro 3

Contrary to previous reports, Mobvoi has denied that the TicWatch Pro 3 will necessarily receive Wear OS 3.0, or 'Wear' as Google now calls it. Supposedly, Mobvoi awaits 'official confirmation...from Google' on the matter.

Alex Alderson, 11 Jun 2021 14:38

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10. (Source: Business Today)

June security update now rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and S10 series

Samsung is continuing its habit of providing timely updates. The company sent out the June update to its current flagship phones last week and is now expanding the rollout to include its 2019 premium devices, the Galaxy S10 and No...

Ricci Rox, 11 Jun 2021 10:06