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Foldables might make the Alpha's unique design obsolete before it even releases (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha delayed: no release date currently in sight

Chinese phone maker Xiaomi stated that it does not have an expected release date for its Mi Mix Alpha concept phone. The limited edition device, featuring a wraparound display panel, looks less and less likely to launch as attenti...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 02 Jan 2020 18:22

Chuwi UBook detachable sacrifices quality for price (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi UBook tablet sacrifices quality for price

It may be $100 to $200 cheaper than the Surface Go, but the Microsoft tablet will likely last you a lot longer. Knock-offs or clones look great from a distance before you begin noticing the cut corners and lack of detail.

Allen Ngo, 01 Jan 2020 21:25

In-display fingerprint sensors really took off in 2019. (Source: Medium)

More mid-range phones could upgrade to under-display fingerprint scanners in 2020

In- or under-display fingerprint sensors are becoming more and more common among mobile devices. However, they are also mostly confined to AMOLED panels, which means getting this spec is likely to entail spending more on a new pho...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Jan 2020 19:13

Auzai ME16Z01 Portable Monitor Review: Lightweight and Flexible

Auzai ME16Z01 Portable Monitor Review: Lightweight and Flexible

Convenient on-the-go monitor. The 15.6-inch Auzai monitor is easy to carry around, but it doesn't take much to damage the unprotected matte screen and flexible plastic case.
15.60" | 650 g

Allen Ngo, 01 Jan 2020 18:59

Visionox has allegedly agreed to supply Huawei with flexible displays. (Source: Visionox)

Huawei and Honor devices with foldable or wrap-around displays are now potentially on the cards

A new report published by a Chinese media outlet asserts that the flexible-display maker Visionox has agreed to supply its displays to the OEM Huawei. This agreement will apparently take effect from early 2020. Therefore, this bra...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Jan 2020 18:17

Does the Realme 5 series has a new variant? (Source: GSMArena)

The Realme 5i is a possible 2020 phone with the Snapdragon 665 SoC and 4GB of RAM

Realme is now touted to launch a new phone called the 5i in Vietnam in 2020. A Geekbench listing that might correspond to this phone shows that it runs Android 9.0 on 4GB of RAM and the Snapdragon 665 processor. Therefore, this de...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Jan 2020 17:47

OPPO announces its new beta for the F11 series. (Source: Twitter)

OPPO unveils an Android 10 beta program for the F11 and F11 Pro

OPPO has announced that there is now a "Trial Upgrade" of ColorOS 7 for the F11 smartphone series. This OS is based on Android 10, and is the first version to become available for these devices. Their users can apply to join this ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Dec 2019 18:08

The X50 5G. (Source: Realme)

Realme X50 5G: new leak points to 8GB RAM and Android 10

The Realme X50 is one of the first phones that will launch with the new, 5G-capable Snapdragon 765G processor. A new Geekbench leak may have spilled more of this phone's specs. It seems that it will have 8GB of RAM and probably fe...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Dec 2019 16:48

Chuwi UBook CWI509 Tablet Review: The Surface Go Wannabe

70% Chuwi UBook CWI509 Tablet Review: The Surface Go Wannabe

Good colors, cheap hardware. Chuwi is at it again with yet another Microsoft Surface clone. This time, the Chinese manufacturer is targeting the Surface Go crowd with an 11.6-inch detachable. The end result has some respectable qualities, but it's a big miss overall.
Intel Celeron N4100 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | 11.60" | 810 g

Allen Ngo, 31 Dec 2019 00:38

The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 scored 82% in our review last year. (Image source: inilahcom)

Xiaomi executive hints at "more from Poco" next year

Are you still hoping for a successor to the Pocophone F1? Well, one may be arriving sooner rather than later, according to one Xiaomi executive. 2020 may be the year of Poco, after all.

Alex Alderson, 30 Dec 2019 20:31

The new Xiaomi Watch Color. (Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi's next smartwatch will have a round face

Xiaomi has teased its new Watch Color, a wearable that, unlike its last, has a round face. It is slated to come in a variety of finishes and bands that will give it a total of 1540 different possible looks. This new device will be...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Dec 2019 17:44

XONE 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Dock Hands-On Review

XONE 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Dock Hands-On Review

AirPower on the cheap. Ocean Digital is looking to do with the XONE what Apple failed to do with the AirPower. But how does the Chinese company's 3-in-1 wireless charger shape up? The XONE comes with modular accessories too, but t...

Alex Alderson, 30 Dec 2019 13:17

Renders of the Huawei P40 Pro. (Source: @9TechEleven x @RODENT950)

The Huawei P40 Pro takes design cues from Samsung's past and future flagships

The Huawei P40 Pro is set to be launched soon. For the first time, we finally have a good idea of what the phone will look like. Notable takeaways include a penta-camera setup, curved edges with incredibly slim bezels, and a numbe...

Ricci Rox, 29 Dec 2019 22:21

TCL will be at CES 2020. (Source: TCL)

TCL's CES 2020 showcase will be based on mini-LED

TCL has announced that the new displays to be shown off at the next CES by this company will feature mini-LED technology. This next-gen form of backlight may prove a viable alternative to OLED. TCL asserts that its version are cap...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Dec 2019 21:23

The Huawei Mate X. (Source: T3)

The 2nd-gen Huawei Mate X may support 65W charging

The Huawei Mate X's successor, thought to have the code-name of "Tahiti", may have been certified as a phone in China. The leak in question also shows that the device in question can charge at a top rate of 65 watts (W). This tech...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Dec 2019 19:55

An interior shot of one of the alleged 100 new Xiaomi stores. (Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi opens 100 physical stores simultaneously in China

Today, (December 29, 2019) Xiaomi's CEO Lu Weibing posted to Weibo claiming that the OEM opened no less than 100 brick-and-mortar stores in its native China. These outlets, which were apparently full of potential customers interes...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Dec 2019 18:56

The Mi 10 will likely feature a 108 MP camera.

More details of the Xiaomi Mi 10 surface

Xiaomi's next-gen flagship phone, the Mi 10, was announced a few weeks ago but not much was revealed about the phone. A new report has done just that, however, and expectant fans will be pleased with the image of the phone painted...

Ricci Rox, 29 Dec 2019 08:59

The P30 Pro debuted the periscope lens. (Source: AnandTech)

Update | The Huawei P40 Pro will debut with 10x optical zoom; renders and details revealed

The Huawei P40 and P40 Pro are confirmed to be billed for a launch in March. Details and renders of the devices have now been revealed, painting the pictures of two ambitious flagships set to compete against the Samsung Galaxy S1...

Ricci Rox, 29 Dec 2019 00:16

The Reno3's new 360-degree antenna system ensures high-speed connectivity. (Source: OPPO)

The OPPO Reno3 Pro 5G is the world's first Snapdragon 765G phone

OPPO has launched its Reno3 series. It consists of 2 phones, both of which have 12GB RAM SKUs and 1 of which is a Pro version. This device is now officially the first to rock the Snapdragon 765G processor, a vital boast as this ch...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Dec 2019 18:54

Image via Counterpoint

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

MIUI finally incorporates its own EQ. (Source: XDA)

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. (Image source: Xiaomi)

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 series. (Source: GSMArena)

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

The Redmi 8. (Source: XDA-Developers)

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. (Image source: own)

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

The ZTE Axon 10s Pro. (Source: ZTE)

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

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