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The Redmi K20 will receive the Q-based MIUI 11 update globally next month. (Source: Redmi)

Updates galore: MIUI 11 global update roadmap surfaces

Xiaomi recently unveiled the latest version of its skin, MIUI 11. The company is set to send out the MIUI update to its devices and a list has surfaced online showing which device will be eligible and when they'll receive the OTA....

Ricci Rox, 27 Sep 2019 15:22

Renders of the Redmi 8. (Source: Indiashopps)

Details of the Redmi 8 surface but the cheaper Redmi 8A looks a better buy

The Redmi 7 was launched about six months ago and Xiaomi is set to release a direct successor. The Redmi 8 brings several tangible improvements over its predecessor but the SoC is a downgrade in terms of performance, and potential...

Ricci Rox, 27 Sep 2019 14:26

The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Galaxy S11 phones set to finally feature the camera hardware Samsung flagships deserve

Samsung has been unable to compete with Huawei in the camera hardware department but tables may be set to turn with the Galaxy S11, as a new report touts some monstrous camera hardware for the upcoming Samsung flagships.

Ricci Rox, 26 Sep 2019 20:57

The Redmi 8A features the Sony IMX363, the same sensor on the Google Pixel 3. (Source: GSMArena)

The new Redmi 8A is a sub-US$100 budget device that redefines value for money

Less than six months after the release of the Redmi 7A, Xiaomi has launched a successor, the Redmi 8A. The Redmi 8A offers a tangible upgrade over the 7A, with a bigger battery, fast charging, and a very interesting main camera be...

Ricci Rox, 26 Sep 2019 20:56

Facebook has announced several new features for its Quest standalone headset including in new support for PCs and Rift titles. (Source: Facebook)

Facebook intros a slew of new features for the Oculus Quest including PC support

Facebook has announced several updates for its Oculus Quest standalone headset that are likely to greatly broaden its appeal. The company has announced that it is introducing wired PC support for the headset as well as hand tracki...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Sep 2019 10:39

Nubia Red Magic 3S color options (Source: Red Magic)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+-powered Nubia Red Magic 3S launches globally on October 16

Introduced back in May with a Snapdragon 855 onboard, the gaming handset Nubia Red Magic 3 is now ready to receive two essential performance upgrades (as the Red Magic 3S): the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ processor and high-end UFS 3...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Sep 2019 14:38

The OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro will launch with Android Q

The OnePlus 7T will be launched tomorrow, and OnePlus has confirmed that the device will run Android Q straight out of the box. That would make it the second device to launch with Android Q, behind the Huawei Mate 30.

Ricci Rox, 25 Sep 2019 11:43

The ISOCELL Slim GH1 is a 43 MP sensor. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's new 43 MP ISOCELL Slim GH1 sensor could change the selfie game

Samsung has launched a new smartphone camera sensor. The ISOCELL Slim GH1 is a 43 MP camera designed to have a small physical footprint, making it perfect for use as a selfie camera. It uses Tetracell technology to output 10.9 MP ...

Ricci Rox, 25 Sep 2019 11:41

Xiaomi launches the Mi 9 Pro with 45 W wired charger and support for 30 W wireless charging

On the outside, the Mi 9 Pro is identical with the non-Pro version; however, the internals have been refreshed with a Snapdragon 855+ SoC, up to 12 GB RAM and up to 512 GB storage, while the 4,000 mAh battery now supports 45 W wir...

Bogdan Solca, 24 Sep 2019 16:14

The Asus ROG Phone 2 is now officially on sale in the US

The Asus ROG Phone 2 may be the most impressive mass-production smartphone in the world, hardware-wise, and it has finally made its way to the US, months after it was launched. Oh, and it will set buyers back a whopping US$900.

Ricci Rox, 24 Sep 2019 14:37

The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is the stuff of sci-fi fantasy made real. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha official - stuns with most radical smartphone design yet seen

Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Mi Mix Alpha which is undeniably one of the most breathtaking smartphone designs we’ve ever seen. Instead of using a flexible AMOLED display to create a foldable, the company has used the same te...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Sep 2019 12:09

Vivo U3x coming to China tomorrow (Source: Indiashopps)

Vivo U10 will hit China tomorrow as the Vivo U3x

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 665-powered Vivo handset that will hit China tomorrow as the U3x is also set to launch the same day in India, where it is called U10. Available in three storage/memory configurations for prices that start a...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Sep 2019 12:25

Opinion | One whole year after launch, a host of LG V40 users are still on Android Oreo

LG launched the V40 about a year ago as a Galaxy Note 9 competitor. That sounds good on paper and the hardware does compete, but all of that falls apart when one realizes that a host of V40 users are still on Android Oreo, the sam...

Ricci Rox, 22 Sep 2019 15:10

The OnePlus 5T will receive Q. (Source: BGR)

OnePlus will match Google's update record with three years of updates on the OnePlus 5 and 5T

Google has the best software update policy of all the Android OEMs right now, as it provides three major OS updates to its devices. OnePlus is catching up, however. The Chinese company is promising to deliver Android Q to the OneP...

Ricci Rox, 22 Sep 2019 15:05

The OnePlus 7 devices receive Q. (Source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro receive the Android Q update

Google only just released Android Q eighteen days ago and OnePlus is already sending out the update to its current devices, the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. The update introduces OxygenOS 10 and will be a staged rollout over the n...

Ricci Rox, 21 Sep 2019 14:02

AnTuTu notes the tested model features the non-5G Kirin 990 SoC that is slightly slower than the 5G variant. (Source: Huawei)

First Huawei Mate 30 Pro AnTuTu benchmarks are here

The non-5G Kirin 990 SoC powering the Mate 30 Pro holds its own against all Snapdragon-855-powered handhelds and is almost on par with Apple's iPhone 11 models, but it is slightly slower than the Snapdragon 855+ flagships. With hi...

Bogdan Solca, 20 Sep 2019 16:46

The pop-up module includes 32 MP + 8 MP cameras, an additional earpiece and a flash unit. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo's V17 Pro is the first smartphone with dual pop-up selfie cams and flash

The motorized pop-up module integrates a 32 MP main sensor with a 105-degree FOV 8 MP ultra-wide angle shooter, plus an additional earpiece and a flash unit. The V17 Pro comes with a Snapdragon 675 SoC coupled with 8 GB of RAM and...

Bogdan Solca, 20 Sep 2019 15:07

The new Facebook Portal, Portal Mini and Portal TV are coming soon. (Source: Facebook)

Facebook persisting with Portal, rolls out three new models

Facebook is still persisting with its Portal hardware-based communications platform. The social media company has unveiled three new models including an 8-inch Portal Mini, a 10-inch Portal and a new Xbox Kinect-like Portal TV dev...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Sep 2019 04:02

The OnePlus 7T will feature a distinctive circular housing for its main camera setup. (Image source: GSMArena)

Alleged Geekbench 5 OnePlus 7T record gives the OnePlus 7 Pro a good run for its money

A OnePlus 7T sporting an octa-core processor has apparently been spotted on the Geekbench 5 benchmark. The device in question amassed very respectable scores in both the single-core and multi-core tests, generally outperforming th...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Sep 2019 22:43

Official OnePlus 7T render. (Source: OnePlus)

It would seem that the OnePlus 7T Pro will not make it to the US after all

OnePlus has a launch event scheduled for September 26 in the US, and it's looking more and more like the company will only release the OnePlus 7T for the region. The OnePlus 7T Pro will be sold in Europe, however.

Ricci Rox, 18 Sep 2019 18:32

Official Asus website page confirms the imminent launch of the ROG Phone 2 in the US

The Asus ROG Phone has one of the most impressive specification sheets we've ever seen on a smartphone, and it looks like the device could be making its way to the US soon, as it's now been listed on the Asus US website. Even bett...

Ricci Rox, 18 Sep 2019 18:32

Renders of the Google Pixel 4. (Source: Google)

Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL confirmed for October 15 launch

Just like recent leaks claimed, the Google Pixel 4 phones will be launched at an event in New York on October 15. There's not much we don't know about the phones' hardware at this point, so we're a lot more interested in the softw...

Ricci Rox, 18 Sep 2019 11:55

Xiaomi launches the new Mi TV 4X series

Today, (September 17, 2019) Xiaomi has unveiled its latest Android TVs in India. The are of the new 4X series, and come in 65-, 55- and 43-inch variants. They include the latest features from their OS, including an in-built Chrome...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Sep 2019 18:59

The Vivo NEX 3 ditches both side bezels and physical buttons for a Waterfall display and virtual buttons. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo NEX 3 official, overflowing with high end specs but no physical buttons

Vivo has officially launched the NEX 3 the latest all-display device from the company that continues to challenge the boundaries of smartphone design. At the top of a very lengthy spec sheet is a new POLED Waterfall display with e...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Sep 2019 07:24

The Mi Mix 4 could be a proper camera powerhouse. (Source: GSMinfo)

The Mi Mix 4 gets an official launch date, and it will come with a host of goodies

The Mi Mix 4 promises to be one of the most impressive devices of the year and we finally have a launch date. The company has now confirmed that it will release the flagship on September 24, and it could come with a host of impres...

Ricci Rox, 16 Sep 2019 18:22

The Samsung Galaxy A10. (Source: Marketphones)

Global smartphone sales numbers show the new Samsung Galaxy A series with absolute dominance in the Android space

Samsung revamped its budget and mid-range segments this year with the launch of the Galaxy A line. That move appears to have paid off exceedingly well, as three devices in the lineup were in the top seven best-selling Android devi...

Ricci Rox, 16 Sep 2019 18:10

The Porsche Design Mate 30 RS official render is a lesson in elegant smartphone design. (Source: Evan Blass)

Apple gets schooled in design by Porsche Design Mate 30 RS in leaked render

iPhone lovers are always going to anything smartphone out of Cupertino, no matter how questionable its design aesthetic may be. The new iPhone 11 Pro series has polarized opinions with its new triple-camera design but is getting s...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Sep 2019 13:37

The Mate 30 Pro in full promotional renders. (Source: Evan Blass)

Mate 30 renders leaked in full courtesy of Evan Blass

Huawei’s Mate 30 line has leaked in full renders thanks to well-known leaker Evan Blass. Leaving nothing to the imagination, we know get to feast our eyes on the Mate 30 Pro, the Mate 30 and the Mate 30 Lite in all their glory.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Sep 2019 08:08

Leaks point out a few expected deficiencies with the Pixel 4's cameras and all-round performance

The Google Pixel 4 phones are set for launch next month and a set of leaks have revealed even more about the upcoming flagships, with a focus on some of the deficiencies the devices may come saddled with, as is customary with Goog...

Ricci Rox, 15 Sep 2019 12:31

New leak details the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro in their entirety, and the 7T Pro may just be DOA

The OnePlus 7T are billed for launch in the very busy month of October. A new leak has detailed the two phones but things aren't looking up for fans of the company who've been patiently waiting for the OnePlus 7T Pro.

Ricci Rox, 15 Sep 2019 12:28

The LG G Pad 5. (Source: XDA-Developers)

Rather surprisingly, LG's upcoming G Pad 5 tablet will be powered by the three-year-old Snapdragon 821

Android tablets are a dying breed and LG is doing its best to beat that fact into our heads. The South Korean company is apparently set to release a new tablet, the G Pad 5. It will feature a 10.1-inch display, LTE support, and ra...

Ricci Rox, 14 Sep 2019 10:19

The Apple A13 Bionic's GPU is 2.9x faster than that of the A12 Bionic. (Source: The Verge)

Apple offers an in-depth look at the A13 Bionic GPU's Metal Engine enhancements

Following the launch of the latest iPhones at its September 2019 event, Apple has detailed some of the improvements to Metal Engine on the A13 Bionic and how developers can implement them in their apps. These improvements result i...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Sep 2019 09:37

Google Pixel 4 XL prototype (Source: GenK.vn via Android Community)

Pixel 4 XL prototype shows up in Vietnam, 90 Hz display and round main camera module in tow

The soon-to-be-released Google Pixel 4 XL is back in a new unofficial video that does not leave much to be discovered at launch. The video shows the upcoming flagship device with a round camera module on the back that makes it sim...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Sep 2019 15:36

The latest Vivo NEX 3 teaser shows a device without any front-facing side bezels. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo NEX 3 will have a 99.6 percent screen-to-body ratio

Vivo is arguably one of the most innovative smartphone makers on the market right now. The company pioneered the first true all-screen smartphone as well as the first under-screen fingerprint reader. Now it looks set to deliver th...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Sep 2019 11:45

Despite its fast A13 Bionic SoC, the iPhone 11 pro still packs only 4 GB of RAM. (Source: Apple)

iPhone 11 Pro allegedly pops up on Geekbench, A13 Bionic destroys Android-based SoCs

Despite its measly 4 GB of RAM, the alleged iPhone 11 Pro spotted on Geekbench still managed to crush all competing Android-based devices, mostly thanks to the superior A13 Bionic SoC, which breaks the 5,000 and 13,000-point mark ...

Bogdan Solca, 12 Sep 2019 15:33

The NanoPi M4V2 features a Rockchip RK3399 SoC and 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM. (Image source: FriendlyElec)

FriendlyElec NanoPi M4V2: Powerful Raspberry Pi alternative now available for US$70.00

The NanoPi M4V2, as its name suggests, is a new revision of the NanoPi M4, which FriendlyElec launched last year. The Rockchip RK3399 powered single-board computer (SBC) includes 4 GB of dual-channel LPDDR4 RAM, four USB 3.0 Type-...

Alex Alderson, 11 Sep 2019 15:43

Apple claims its new products are 'all-new' -- they aren't. (Source: Apple)

Opinion: Sorry Apple, your 'new' products are not 'all-new'

Apple and its market machine is in full spin mode following the launch of the iPhone 11 range along with the Watch Series 5 and 10.2-inch iPad. Yes, it is true these devices are new. However, I take exception to Apple labeling the...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Sep 2019 13:58

The Huawei Mate 30 series could ship without any Google services pre-installed. (Source: OnLeaks)

IFA 2019 | Huawei Mate 30 and Mate X to ship without Google apps, P40 series could launch with HarmonyOS in 2020

The upcoming Huawei Mate 30 and foldable Mate X will not ship with Google Mobile Services (GMS) pre-installed due to the ongoing ban on Huawei products by the Trump administration citing national security concerns. However, CEO Ri...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Sep 2019 09:28

The HiSilicon Kirin 990 comes an with integrated 5G modem. (Source: Android Authority)

IFA 2019 | Huawei's Kirin 990 5G sticks to Cortex-A76 but offers faster clocks, integrated 5G modem, and a new NPU design

Huawei has unveiled the Kirin 990 and the Kirin 990 5G at IFA 2019. The Kirin 990 5G offers a built-in 5G modem, faster CPU clocks, and a new Da Vinci 2+1 NPU architecture. The new SoC also features a 16-core Mali-G76 MP16 GPU and...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Sep 2019 08:19

The Galaxy Fold is highly sought after by tech early adopters. (Source: Samsung)

Galaxy Fold sells out in Korea 24 hours after going on sale

Samsung’s Galaxy Fold has already sold out in its home market of Korea just a day after its launch. Admittedly, only around 2,500 units were on sale of the bleeding edge device but it shows that early adopters are keen to try out ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Sep 2019 05:43

The HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G features the new Da Vinci architecture NPU. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Dev Phone featuring HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G SoC hammers Snapdragon and Exynos competition in AI Benchmark

A device simply called “Huawei Dev Phone” has been spotted on the AI Benchmark, and both the phone and the HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G mobile SoC it features have completely outclassed the competition in the benchmark’s performance ran...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Sep 2019 20:41

The LG G8X ThinQ comes with a new symmetrical secondary display accessory. (Source: LG)

IFA 2019 | LG G8X ThinQ launched, new second screen accessory also includes third ancillary display

As expected, LG has officially revealed its latest flagship smartphone at Berlin’s IFA 2019 expo. The new LG G8X ThinQ is also offered with a new sleeker second-screen accessory that also includes a third monochrome 2.1-inch ancil...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Sep 2019 01:58

The OPPO A5 (2020) looks like an OPPO A9 (2020) with less RAM

According to a purported leak, the OPPO A5 (2020) will have the exact same SoC, screen, battery, and camera as the A9 (2020). The main difference between the two handsets will be RAM and storage: the A5 (2020) tops out at 4 GB/128...

Sam Medley, 05 Sep 2019 23:34

Vivo may release an Exynos 980-powered phone soon. (Source: Twitter)

Vivo reportedly wants to make a 5G phone with Samsung's Exynos 980 SoC

The well-known tech tipster IceUniverse claims to have attended a Vivo event in which this OEM outlined plans to use Samsung's newest SoC in one of its own phones. This chipset, the Exynos 980, is thought to be best suited to mid-...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Sep 2019 22:47

The new Red Magic 3S will also be available in silver. (Source: JD.com)

Nubia Red Magic 3S powered by Snapdragon 855+ up for pre-orders

Upgraded with a Snapdragon 855+ SoC, improved liquid cooling solution and USF 3.0 storage, the Red Magic 3S from Nubia is scheduled to begin shipping on September 9 in China. As per usual, Nubia is looking to maintain aggressive p...

Bogdan Solca, 05 Sep 2019 15:16

The long-awaited Samsung Galaxy Fold has officially been re-launched and will be in user hands by the end of the week. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Fold officially launches in Korea, due this Friday

The wait is over. Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Fold in its home market of Korea. Locals will get the Fold in a 5G variant with 512 GB of storage on board while other markets will also get the 5G option or a 4G LTE ve...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Sep 2019 11:23

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Updates galore: MIUI 11 global update roadmap surfaces

Details of the Redmi 8 surface but the cheaper Redmi 8A looks a better buy

Galaxy S11 phones set to finally feature the camera hardware Samsung flagships deserve

The new Redmi 8A is a sub-US$100 budget device that redefines value for money

Facebook intros a slew of new features for the Oculus Quest including PC support

Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+-powered Nubia Red Magic 3S launches globally on October 16

The OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro will launch with Android Q

Samsung's new 43 MP ISOCELL Slim GH1 sensor could change the selfie game

Xiaomi launches the Mi 9 Pro with 45 W wired charger and support for 30 W wireless charging

The Asus ROG Phone 2 is now officially on sale in the US

Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha official - stuns with most radical smartphone design yet seen

Vivo U10 will hit China tomorrow as the Vivo U3x

Hands-on: Nintendo Switch Lite

Opinion | One whole year after launch, a host of LG V40 users are still on Android Oreo

OnePlus will match Google's update record with three years of updates on the OnePlus 5 and 5T

The OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro receive the Android Q update

First Huawei Mate 30 Pro AnTuTu benchmarks are here

Vivo's V17 Pro is the first smartphone with dual pop-up selfie cams and flash

Facebook persisting with Portal, rolls out three new models

Alleged Geekbench 5 OnePlus 7T record gives the OnePlus 7 Pro a good run for its money

It would seem that the OnePlus 7T Pro will not make it to the US after all

Official Asus website page confirms the imminent launch of the ROG Phone 2 in the US

Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL confirmed for October 15 launch

Xiaomi launches the new Mi TV 4X series

Vivo NEX 3 official, overflowing with high end specs but no physical buttons

The Mi Mix 4 gets an official launch date, and it will come with a host of goodies

Global smartphone sales numbers show the new Samsung Galaxy A series with absolute dominance in the Android space

Apple gets schooled in design by Porsche Design Mate 30 RS in leaked render

Mate 30 renders leaked in full courtesy of Evan Blass

Leaks point out a few expected deficiencies with the Pixel 4's cameras and all-round performance

New leak details the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro in their entirety, and the 7T Pro may just be DOA

Rather surprisingly, LG's upcoming G Pad 5 tablet will be powered by the three-year-old Snapdragon 821

Apple offers an in-depth look at the A13 Bionic GPU's Metal Engine enhancements

Pixel 4 XL prototype shows up in Vietnam, 90 Hz display and round main camera module in tow

Vivo NEX 3 will have a 99.6 percent screen-to-body ratio

iPhone 11 Pro allegedly pops up on Geekbench, A13 Bionic destroys Android-based SoCs

88% Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Smartphone Review: Optimised SoC promises better runtimes

FriendlyElec NanoPi M4V2: Powerful Raspberry Pi alternative now available for US$70.00

Opinion: Sorry Apple, your 'new' products are not 'all-new'

78% Xiaomi Mi A3 Smartphone Review – The price-performance king again!

86% Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Smartphone Review: Still the best business smartphone?

IFA 2019 | Huawei Mate 30 and Mate X to ship without Google apps, P40 series could launch with HarmonyOS in 2020

IFA 2019 | Huawei's Kirin 990 5G sticks to Cortex-A76 but offers faster clocks, integrated 5G modem, and a new NPU design

Galaxy Fold sells out in Korea 24 hours after going on sale

Huawei Dev Phone featuring HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G SoC hammers Snapdragon and Exynos competition in AI Benchmark

IFA 2019 | LG G8X ThinQ launched, new second screen accessory also includes third ancillary display

The OPPO A5 (2020) looks like an OPPO A9 (2020) with less RAM

Vivo reportedly wants to make a 5G phone with Samsung's Exynos 980 SoC

Nubia Red Magic 3S powered by Snapdragon 855+ up for pre-orders

Samsung Galaxy Fold officially launches in Korea, due this Friday

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