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Apple's iPhone XR outsold every other smartphone each quarter since launch

The iPhone XR topped global sales charts in the third quarter of 2016, marking its fourth consecutive quarter at the top, according to Counterpoint Research. Other entrants in the top 10 global sales charts for 2019Q3 include Sams...

Sam Medley, 26 Dec 2019 16:48

A future generation of this speaker may also offer wireless charging. (Source: HonorBuy)

Xiaomi makes a Bluetooth speaker that is also a wireless charger

If a hands-free speaker with the ability to deliver the kind of charging to match is all you want for the holidays, it seems Xiaomi (nearly) has you covered. It has just certified a device called the Mi Wireless Charger Bluetooth ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Dec 2019 18:07

The Realme X50 will launch with next-gen Qualcomm silicon. (Source: GSMArena)

The Realme X50 5G will launch in January 2020, won't do so alone

The Realme X50 is slated to be this OEM's first 5G device, powered by the Snapdragon 765G processor. The company has just announced that it will be unveiled in full on January 7, 2020. It will apparently do so alongside a second v...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Dec 2019 19:27

Xiaomi may be working on an inbuilt equalizer for MIUI 11

MIUI is Xiaomi's custom skin for Android, and incorporates a default audio app called MiSound. This may be handy; however, it has historically lacked an equalizer (or EQ) to adjust music playback to taste or genre. However, develo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Dec 2019 18:59

Amazfit's CES 2020 teaser. (Source: Huami)

Amazfit will unveil its first set of earphones at CES 2020

The wearables brand Amazfit is increasingly well-known for its smartwatches. However, it intends to break into new categories of wearable in 2020. They will include the company's first pair of earphones, as well as another teased ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Dec 2019 19:22

Android 10 awaits for the Xiaomi Pocophone F1. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Android 10 nears for the Xiaomi Pocophone F1

The Pocophone F1 received MIUI 11 in October, but remains stuck on Android 9.0 Pie builds of Xiaomi's OS. While some people are seemingly getting more frustrated at the time it has taken for Xiaomi to bring Android 10 to its forme...

Alex Alderson, 23 Dec 2019 12:17

Could AMD be preparing Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 9 APUs? (Image via AMD)

AMD may soon release Ryzen 9 4900H and Ryzen 7 4800H APUs with 8 cores

Intel may find AMD's mobile offerings problematic in the coming year. Chinese forum users have stated that the Taiwanese chip manufacturer will soon debut the Ryzen 9 4900H and Ryzen 7 4800H, both of which are eight-core, 16-threa...

Sam Medley, 23 Dec 2019 00:25

Huawei's new alleged flip-phone patent. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Huawei may have patented a triple flip-camera phone

Earlier, a patent apparently filed by Huawei showed a phone with a flip-camera module along the lines of the Asus ZenFone 6. Now, a new document along the same lines has been found. This one, like the Samsung Galaxy A80, has tripl...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Dec 2019 20:34

OPPO believes the 5G era has begun in earnest. (Source: EE)

50 carriers worldwide have 5G services by now

50 carriers in 27 different locations had set up 5G networks by October 2019, whereas over 300 others in about 109 additional markets may be preparing to do so. This is in accordance with some of the latest research on 5G deployme...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Dec 2019 19:08

The Realme X2 Pro's Master Edition is also coming to India soon. (Source: XDA)

The Realme X2 Pro's 6GB SKU is coming to India

Realme launched the X2 Pro in India recently. It was made available in its 8 and 12GB RAM variants, although there is also a 6GB version that some fans of the OEM in this country may also have liked. Now, this option is to be rele...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Dec 2019 19:43

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro can finally now stream Amazon Prime Video in HD. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Redmi K20 and K20 Pro receive a surprising update

Unable to stream Amazon Prime in HD since their release earlier this year, the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro are no longer stuck in the mire of standard definition. While Xiaomi stated in October that it was working to address the issue, ...

Alex Alderson, 20 Dec 2019 20:05

Disappointed by the Redmi K30? Well, the K30 Pro does not look much better

Were you disappointed by the Redmi K30? Well, if you were after a more powerful SoC and more RAM, then the K30 Pro will probably do nicely for you. However, if you were holding out for a better screen or improved cameras, then the...

Alex Alderson, 20 Dec 2019 20:00

The Mate Xs is debuted on stage. (Source: XDA)

Huawei Mate Xs: a refreshed foldable destined for an upgraded hinge, screen and MWC 2020

Huawei's CEO, Yu Chengdong, has revealed that the upcoming Mate Xs device will have a more robust display compared to the original foldable phone. It is also slated to have a new hinge with an improved design. This Kirin 990 devic...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Dec 2019 16:37

The OnePlus 6 and 6T have received a flurry of updates recently. (Image source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 6 and 6T receive display notch hiding feature and other fixes in latest stable and beta builds

OnePlus took its time on finalising the Android 10 update for the OnePlus 6 and 6T, having pulled the initial Oxygen OS 10 build for both handsets because of various bugs. However, the company has now raced ahead with issuing a fr...

Alex Alderson, 19 Dec 2019 22:18

The Vivo X30 and X30 Pro are now up for pre-order

Vivo has launched the X30 series, its first pair of smartphones to come with dual-mode 5G as standard. Its unveiling has confirmed a slew of rumors and leaks, including that the Pro variant has quad rear cameras containing a 64MP ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Dec 2019 20:41

A smartphone is more than just its cameras, even if they are exceptionally large ones. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Huawei Mate 30 Pro: The forgotten and imperfect flagship

One of Huawei's primary aims with the Mate 30 Pro is to revolutionise videography among smartphones. While the largest camera sensor in any smartphone may help the Mate 30 Pro achieve this, Huawei's latest flagship may not be the ...

Alex Alderson, 19 Dec 2019 19:10

The alleged Fold 2 looks like the 2019 Razr (Image source: @UniverseIce)

Alleged Galaxy Fold 2 unit shows up on Weibo, looks like 2019 Motorola Razr

After the Galaxy Fold’s well-documented problems, Samsung seems to have had a design rethink: this alleged Fold 2 leak sports a completely different foldable design, reminiscent of the 2019 Motorola Razr. Spotted on China’s Weibo ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 19 Dec 2019 15:20

Redmi 9 leak touts a MediaTek processor and an early 2020 launch

Xiaomi's Redmi line is one of the most successful smartphone series right now, with the Redmi Note 7 phones having sold over 20 million units. The company released the Redmi 8 back in August and is set to follow it up in early 202...

Ricci Rox, 19 Dec 2019 12:19

Apple's investigate alleged fraud at Foxconn (Image source: Nikkei)

Foxconn allegedly sold iPhones made from rejected parts: Apple investigates

An alleged fraud ring at Foxconn used defective parts to assemble and sell iPhones, raking in over US$40 million over three years. Apple's Business Assurance and Audit team launched an investigation to assess the situation.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 19 Dec 2019 08:05

The Redmi Note 7 will receive its Android update 10 soon. (Source: Xiaomi)

A proper Android 10 update is heading to the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro

The Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro received the MIUI 11 update a while ago but it was an Android Pie-based build. Users of the phones can rest easy, though, as they're on course to receive a proper Android 10 update in the near futur...

Ricci Rox, 18 Dec 2019 23:11

OPPO's Reno3 reservations page. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO Reno3 series: new leak reveals up to 12GB of RAM, FHD+ screens and performance details

The OPPO Reno3 and 3 Pro have shown up as a set of results on the Master Lu benchmark. They show that the Snapdragon 765G may be slightly better than the MediaTek Dimensity 1000L SoC. In addition, it appears the Reno3 has a 12GB R...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Dec 2019 22:06

EMUI 10 arrives on 16 new devices. (Image source: Huawei)

Updates galore: Huawei updates 16 new devices to EMUI 10

Huawei is bringing Android 10 to a multitude of new devices in the latest phase of its EMUI 10 roll out. The list of eligible devices extends beyond recent flagships too.

Alex Alderson, 18 Dec 2019 17:11

The P40 series will run EMUI 10.1 out of the box, apparently. (Image source: @RODENT950)

Huawei confirms details about "unprecedented" P40 and P40 Pro

Huawei has gone on the charm offensive with members of the French press, having invited them to interview Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group, in Shenzhen. Yu confirmed multiple details about the P40 series, in what ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Dec 2019 16:05

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro scored 81% overall in our review last month. (Image source: Xiaomi)

No Android 10 or Widevine DRM fix for the Redmi Note 8 Pro this year, Xiaomi confirms

The Redmi Note 8 Pro may have been spotted running Android 10 builds of MIUI 11 several times now, but a stable version may still be a way off. A fix for the European variant's Widevine DRM L1 certification will not arrive before ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Dec 2019 14:08

The Xiaomi Mi A3, Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite edge towards Android 10 update

What do the Mi A2, Mi A2 Lite and Mi A3 all have in common? Well, they are Xiaomi's only handsets to be receiving new Android One updates, meaning that they are free from the sham that is the rollout of MIUI 11. They are also in l...

Alex Alderson, 18 Dec 2019 14:00

The iPhone 11 Pro lost to the OnePlus 7T Pro in the very first round after messing up the white balance in its shot. (Source: Gadgets Now)

MKBHD's 2019 blind smartphone camera test throws up a few surprises

Last year, popular YouTube tech channel Marques Brownlee hosted a blind smartphone camera test that had some shocking results—with the US$300 Pocophone F1 finishing in second place. This year's version is just as interesting, as i...

Ricci Rox, 17 Dec 2019 21:05

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro. (Source: Expert Reviews)

Huawei reclaims top spot on DxOMark's rankings with the Mate 30 Pro 5G

It was about time we saw a Huawei device at the unrivaled top of DxOMark's leaderboards again. Sadly, it's not a new device this time around, but the 5G model of the Mate 30 Pro. The Mate 30 Pro 5G offers a few minor improvements ...

Ricci Rox, 17 Dec 2019 21:04

The Honor Play remains ignored. (Source: NDTV)

EMUI 10 beta program set to open for a bunch of Huawei and Honor phones

After sending out the Android 10-based EMUI 10 update to its flagships, Huawei is now focusing on its mid-range offerings. According to a new report, the company is set to open up EMUI 10 beta programs for a number of its phones.

Ricci Rox, 17 Dec 2019 20:01

ZTE's Axon 10s Pro is a Snapdragon 865 phone with 5G and Wi-Fi 6

ZTE has unveiled the Axon 10s Pro, a new version of its flagship with an updated processor, Wi-Fi standard and connectivity level. It supports dual-mode 5G, thanks to its X55 modem connected to its next-gen premium SoC. The 10s Pr...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Dec 2019 21:05

A teaser for Realme's upcoming Indian event. (Source: Realme)

Realme Buds Air to launch alongside the X2 in India

Realme will debut the X2 in a new market, India, tomorrow (December 17, 2019). It will be joined on stage by the brand's first fully-wireless (or TWS) audio accessories. According to official teasers, they look like AirPods, altho...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Dec 2019 15:26

A mockup of the Huawei P40. (Image source: @hereYashRaj)

Leakers claim that Huawei is including everything but the kitchen sink in the P40 and P40 Pro

Seven cameras, a graphene 5,500 mAh battery, 50 W charging, along with a 98% screen-to-body ratio and 120 Hz capable 6.5-inch display? Those are just some of the Huawei P40 series supposed specs, according to two prominent leakers...

Alex Alderson, 16 Dec 2019 14:10

Chuwi UBook detachable shipping this month with an Intel N4100 CPU, 8 GB of LPDDR4 RAM, and 256 GB storage for $350 (Source: Chuwi)

Chuwi UBook detachable shipping this month with an Intel N4100 CPU, 8 GB of RAM, and 256 GB storage for $350

The Chinese Surface Go clone will be live before the end of 2019 with extra hardware features not found on the Microsoft version. The UBook follows on the footsteps of the larger UBook Pro which was designed to be a Surface Pro cl...

Allen Ngo, 16 Dec 2019 08:41

The Realme 3 Pro's new security patch update. (Source: Realme)

The Realme 1, U1 and 3 Pro get December 2019 security patches

Realme has recently updated its older 1 and U1 models. The new OTA adds a new feature in which the screen flashes for calls. More importantly, it also confers the latest security patch level on the 2 phones. It is also part of the...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Dec 2019 19:50

The OPPO Reno3 will be powered by the 5G MediaTek Dimensity 1000L SoC

The OPPO Reno3 series has been teased again in even more detail by its OEM ahead of these phones' late December 2019 launch. This time, the company has let the base model's processor name slip. It seems this device will be powered...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Dec 2019 15:59

Xiaomi upgraded the Redmi K20 to Android 9.0 builds of MIUI 11 in October. (Image source: XDA Developers)

Android 10 arrives on the Xiaomi Redmi K20 & Mi 9T

The Redmi K20 may have now been superseded by the Redmi K30, but the former remains at the pinnacle of Xiaomi's software plans. Released in June on MIUI 10, the handset has started receiving Android 10 builds of MIUI 11 in China. ...

Alex Alderson, 14 Dec 2019 02:16

Vivo's latest launch announcement. (Source: Weibo)

Vivo announces a launch date for the X30 5G

The Vivo X30 will be the first phone to launch with the Exynos 980, a processor that supports dual-mode 5G. It is also thought to have a 60x zoom in its main camera array and a Pro variant. The OEM has revealed that this event wil...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Dec 2019 18:47

Huami announces its presence at CES 2020. (Source: Huami)

Huami will go "beyond the smartwatch" with its 2020 product portfolio

Huami is a wearables OEM that has made a name for itself largely through its Amazfit brand of smartwatches. However, it has revealed that it intends to push into additional product categories next year. The company has secured a C...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Dec 2019 17:52

Rumored render of the OPPO Reno3 5G. (Image via Nashville Chatter)

OPPO Reno3 5G appears on TENAA, listing preliminary specs

The OPPO Reno3 5G showed up on TENAA today with some preliminary specs. The Reno3 will indeed support 5G thanks to the MediaTek MT6885 powering the phone. Other specifications closely match the Reno3 Pro 5G.

Sam Medley, 13 Dec 2019 17:24

The alleged Xiaomi clamshell foldable phone. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Xiaomi may have combined a foldable form-factor, a pop-up camera and a secondary display into 1 patent

Xiaomi is already linked to 1 patent for a clamshell-type foldable. Now, however, there may be a newer version. This one shows a lengthy primary display that folds in half, as does the 2019 Motorola Razr. However, unlike this phon...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Dec 2019 21:50

The Redmi 30 5G could be among the first smartphones to benefit from the new LPDDR5 memory standard. (Source: Samsung)

Xiaomi to introduce LPDDR5 handhelds in Q1 2020; K30 5G first in line?

Xiaomi VP Lu Weibing is expecting the first LPDDR5 smartphones to hit the market in Q1 2020. Weibing is probably hinting at the Redmi K30 5G that is supposed to launch in January next year, since this model will also be powered by...

Bogdan Solca, 12 Dec 2019 17:34

Realme teases the X50 Pro. (Source: Realme)

The Realme X50 Pro will sport the Snapdragon 865 processor

Realme will launch the X50, its first phone with 5G, soon. However, the OEM has also announced that there will be a Pro variant of this same device. It will be powered by the next-gen flagship Snapdragon 865 SoC, but will not be a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Dec 2019 17:32

The Mi Max 3 originally received Android 9.0 Pie builds of MIUI 11. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 picks up an encouraging MIUI 11 update

Have you received Android 9.0 builds of MIUI 11 on your Mi Max 3? Fear not, as Android 10 versions are incoming. You can already download an Android 10 build of MIUI 11 for the device too, although there are some caveats.

Alex Alderson, 12 Dec 2019 15:30

Dripp Dropp TWS Earbuds Hands-On Review

A few features short of being great. The Dripp Dropps are a pair of Qualcomm QCC3020-powered true-wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds that its manufacturer, Dripp Audio, claims to be "the most affordable Qualcomm Earbuds" afford. The ea...

Alex Alderson, 12 Dec 2019 00:08

The Redmi Note 8 Pro offers best-in-class performance. (Source: AndroidPit)

November AnTuTu rankings show just how far ahead of the competition the Redmi Note 8 Pro is

AnTuTu has released its leaderboards for November. The flagship chart sees the Asus ROG Phone 2 firmly nestled at the top of the pile, while the mid-range chart shows just how far ahead of the competition Xiaomi's Redmi Note 8 Pro...

Ricci Rox, 11 Dec 2019 21:15

The Honor 10 was released in 2018. (Source: GSMArena)

Huawei kicks off the Android 10 beta program for the Honor 10, Honor View 10, and Honor 9X duo

After sending out the stable Android10-based EMUI 10 update to its Kirin 980-powered flagship phones and the diminutive P Smart (2019), Huawei is now setting its sights towards providing the update to last-gen Honor flagships and ...

Ricci Rox, 10 Dec 2019 20:59

Xiaomi RedmiBook 13: An Intel Comet Lake-powered ultrabook with an 89% screen-to-body ratio display. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi RedmiBook 13: Intel Comet Lake and 89% screen-to-body ratio MacBook Pro rip-off launches, prices start at ~US$597

The Redmi K30 may be one the most talked-about devices to have launched today, but Xiaomi also showcased something else that may whet your appetite. Teased before the Redmi K30 event, the new RedmiBook 13 features Intel Comet Lake...

Alex Alderson, 10 Dec 2019 20:03

The Redmi K30 Pro: The missing link in the K30 series? (Image source: @Sudhanshu1414 via Tnews.ir)

The Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro is still on the way, top leaker claims

Xiaomi announced the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro simultaneously earlier this year, but not this time around. Fear not, the Redmi K30 Pro is still on the way, according to one top leaker. Two factors may be at hand for its absence at tod...

Alex Alderson, 10 Dec 2019 19:42

OPPO teases the Reno3 Pro 5G on its official site

OPPO has spilled a whole panel of additional details on its upcoming third-generation Reno series of smartphones. It is now clearly destined for quad rear cameras and colorways that make it quite reminiscent of the Samsung Galaxy ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Dec 2019 19:00

Oppo Reno 10x Zoom: More than another Sony IMX586 clone? (Image source: DxOMark)

Oppo Reno 10x Zoom: A US$550 handset that matches the camera quality of the Huawei P30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10, according to DxOMark

The Oppo Reno 10x Zoom offers, as its name suggests, a comparatively high magnification telephoto camera sensor. The device has a 16 mm ultra-wide camera and a 48 MP Sony IMX586 primary rear-facing sensor too, the combination of w...

Alex Alderson, 10 Dec 2019 17:00