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The Galaxy S10 Plus is one of several S10 series devices to receive a new update. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Samsung seeds a new update for the Galaxy S10 series, Galaxy S10e included

Samsung has started rolling out new updates to the Galaxy S10 series, including the Galaxy S10e. The new round of updates not only brings the Galaxy S10 series onto the May 2021 security patch, but also improves camera performance...

Alex Alderson, 18 May 2021 15:34

Rumor | OnePlus will bring its TVs to the European market soon

OnePlus' CEO, Pete Lau, has reportedly told several journalists that his company is planning to launch its smart screens in Europe soon. The OEM now has several TVs to its name, but has yet to sell any of them in that region. Howe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 May 2021 00:27

iQOO hypes its latest beta program. (Source: Weibo)

iQOO announces an Android 12 beta-testing program for its 2021 flagship smartphone

Owners of the iQOO 7 are now being invited to join an official beta program for this phone's first-ever publicly-available build of Android 12. The Snapdragon 888-powered flagship is thus now touted as the first Chinese-market pho...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 May 2021 22:59

The Watch Limited Edition. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus releases the limited Cobalt Edition of its Watch in China

OnePlus introduced its inaugural smartwatch alongside the flagship 9-series smartphones in March 2021. The OEM also unveiled a special, limited edition of the same wearable with more premium materials, an exclusive cobalt alloy fo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 May 2021 16:50

Leaked Android 12 promo video teases changes for Google's next OS

Android 12 may still be months away from a stable release, but a promotional video has already leaked. Google's next OS features many changes, although most will probably be confined to devices running stock Android, excluding tho...

Alex Alderson, 16 May 2021 13:24

The rumored Apple Music HiFi tier could offer users a new lossless music streaming alternative (Image source: Apple)

Rumored “Apple Music HiFi” could roll out on May 18th as a lossless streaming competitor to Tidal

According to tipster Luke Miani, Apple is planning to launch a new Apple Music HiFi audio streaming tier for US$9.99 a month, going head to head with the likes of Tidal and Qobuz.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 15 May 2021 10:57

A new OLED Samsung laptop. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung announces that its laptop OLED panels are SGS-certified for gaming performance

Samsung has only just launched laptop-sized AMOLED displays in the Galaxy Book Pro line-up; now, the OEM has revealed another new party trick for these panels. They have attained an SGS certification that states they match up to t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 May 2021 18:15

LG releases its 2021 soundbars. (Source: LG US)

LG releases its latest soundbars to the US market

LG's new line of soundbars for 2021 includes units that support Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, as well as the latest developments resulting from the OEM's partnership with Meridian Audio. They start at US$179, although the most expensive ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 May 2021 17:46

Xiaomi launches the FlipBuds Pro as its latest TWS earbuds with ANC

Xiaomi's FlipBuds Pro are the OEM's first TWS earbuds with triple-mic active noise cancellation. They also feature a dedicated audio chip from Qualcomm, Bluetooth 5.2 and up to 28 hours of battery life. These high-end specs do mak...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 May 2021 23:52

A new Da Vinci Resolve 17 update is out now. (Source: Blackmagicdesign)

Blackmagicdesign updates Da Vinci Resolve 17 with support for AV1 decoding in Windows

AV1 is a fast-emerging codec that is touted as lightweight enough in terms of resource demand to, for example, enable YouTube playback on mobile devices at 4K/60fps with ease. The latest version of the popular editing app Da Vinci...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 May 2021 17:11

MIUI 13 will not be arriving next month, according to a senior Xiaomi representative. (Image source: MIUI 12 Updates)

Xiaomi rubbishes MIUI 13 rumoured release date

Xiaomi will not be revealing MIUI 13 in June, a representative from the company has claimed. While the company has not denied the volume of devices that will supposedly be eligible for MIUI 13, it asserts that the OSes rumoured la...

Alex Alderson, 13 May 2021 15:49

The Asus ZenFone 8 is Android's latest mini flagship smartphone

Numerous leaks have painted Asus' 2021 camera-centric flagship phone as the first "Mini" variant of its kind, and the Taiwanese OEM has not let these expectations down on its launch. The new device does indeed have an unusually sm...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 May 2021 00:57

Galaxy Tabs could get even closer to PCs in the future. (Source: Samsung)

A new leak hints at active cooling in next-gen Samsung phones and tablets

Samsung has applied to trademark the term "Activate Fan Mode" in Europe. This possible new setting applies to smartphones and tablets, thus strongly suggesting these devices will start launching with physical fans soon. This would...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 May 2021 19:15

NVIDIA debuts the latest in Studio laptops. (Source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA formally introduces new RTX Studio laptops from various OEMs

The latest form of NVIDIA's Studio standard for creator-grade laptops combine in-demand specs such as RTX 3000-series graphics, 1440p screens and device heights of as little as 16 millimeters in some cases. The company has also no...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 May 2021 18:25

The Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series now support a reduced version of Director's View. (Image source: PCWorld)

The Samsung Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series receive a new camera mode with their latest software updates

Samsung has added a new camera mode to the Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series. The company has called the mode 'Dual Recording', which is a stripped-back version of Director's View introduced with the Galaxy S21 series.

Alex Alderson, 12 May 2021 18:18

This may be the end of the road for the Mi A2 Lite. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi may have silently stopped sending updates to the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite

The Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite were released in mid-2018. Following traditional Android One standards, both phones are entitled to three years of security updates in total; for some reason, however, the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite have now gon...

Ricci Rox, 11 May 2021 21:21

Huawei is pushing a new update to the Watch GT 2 Pro globally. (Image source: Huawei)

The Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro receives a new update globally

Huawei has started issuing a new update to Watch GT 2 Pro globally. The update addresses a few issues on the smartwatch, and is available to download via the Huawei Health app.

Alex Alderson, 11 May 2021 18:10

Samsung's new CXL SSD. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung announces an inaugural DDR5 module with the CXL interface

Samsung has announced the "industry-first" development of DRAM that combines DDR5 memory with the compute express link (CXL) connection. The OEM believes this kind of interface, based on PCIe 5.0, is the next big thing in datacent...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 May 2021 13:26

The first Ear 1 teaser. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing announces a name and a rough launch date for its first-gen TWS earbuds

Carl Pei's new tech start-up Nothing debuted in January 2021; now, it has revealed that it is ready to launch its first-ever product, a pair of TWS earbuds. The company has chosen to keep the design of these Ear 1 wearables under ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 May 2021 12:03

Xiaomi teases its next audio devices. (Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi will launch its next pair of noise-cancelling TWS earbuds on May 13, 2021

Xiaomi has announced that its next TWS earbuds will be the first to launch with a case inspired by the OEM's re-designed logo. Therefore, it will have apparently precisely-crafted curves to its edges, whereas its predecessors were...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 May 2021 16:56

In spite of the noise, there's been no official statement on Sony's plans for Days Gone 2. (Source: Change/Unknown)

Over 100,000 fans join hands to demand Days Gone 2 from Sony

Days Gone was released in 2019. Two years after, it's starting to look like Sony has no plans to make a sequel. Fans of the first game aren't too thrilled about that, though, and well over a hundred thousand of them have come out ...

Ricci Rox, 09 May 2021 19:56

Check Point reports a new MSM flaw. (Source: Wikichip)

Security researchers claim to find a severe vulnerability that may affect up to 30% of all Android phones worldwide

The Qualcomm mobile station modem (MSM) series is part of 3G to 5G connectivity for millions of Android phones worldwide. The Check Point security research group now claims that it can be exploited in a way that might allow a hack...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 May 2021 19:16

The OPPO Find X3 Pro will get Android 13 as well as 12

OPPO has just announced a new Android update schedule for high-end phones such as those of the new Find X3 flagship series. It involves major software upgrades over the first three years post-launch, as opposed to two under the pr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 May 2021 16:35

Only 4% of US users on iOS allowed app-tracking after the update. (Source: Flurry Analytics)

96% of iOS users in the US turned app tracking off after the 14.5 update

The latest version of iOS (14.5) introduced App Tracking Transparency, a new set of dialog boxes that informs the user whenever an app wants to track their activity across the UI and that they can prevent this if they wish. Accord...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 May 2021 16:05

Spigen's latest AirTag holders. (Source: Spigen)

Spigen announces new AirTag accessories in some signature styles and designs

Apple's AirTags might be the latest thing in personal possession-tracking, although customers might find it hard to actually secure said things with the little monolithic smart pucks out of the box. However, Spigen has stepped up ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 May 2021 19:14

The new Aorus Models X and S PCs. (Source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte announces its first ever Aorus pre-built PCs with RTX 3080 graphics

It's 2021, and, thus, a great time for Gigabyte to launch world-first pre-builds under its Aorus brand. The new Model X and Model S gaming PCs each have 10GB of GeForce RTX 3080 graphics, with "factory-tuned" Ryzen 5000 or Rocket ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 May 2021 18:38

GoPro's financial performance goes from strength to strength in the first quarter of 2021

GoPro has reported that it made a total of US$204 million in revenue for the first quarter of 2021 (1Q2021), or 71% more than it did in 1Q2020. Of this, 40% (or $82 million) came from its website's sales, a 224% increase year-on-y...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 May 2021 17:42

Sony unveils its latest Mobile ES in-car subwoofer and speakers

Sony has just added new variants of its Mobile Elevated Standard (ES) audio equipment for cars. They consist of 4 kinds of speaker and 1 subwoofer equipped with the latest generation of the OEM's MRC-reinforced diaphragms, combine...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 May 2021 17:00

Dell's firmware update driver has harbored severe security bugs for over a decade, according to researchers

Dell has issued numerous patches as part of its latest Security Advisory (DSA-2021-088) in response to findings of a "severe" CVE consisting of five different privilege-exploit bugs that have apparently been in effect for the last...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 May 2021 23:46

The IMore True Wireless ANCs are now on sale. (Source: IMore)

Deal | Get 35% off the 1More True Wireless ANC buds

IMore's True Wireless ANCs were the world's first TWS earbuds to receive certification from the audio specialists THX. Therefore, they don't come cheap, and have a normal price of US$200. However, the OEM has announced they are do...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 May 2021 22:55

Rumor | The Lenovo Tab M10 series is about to go 5G in 2021

A heretofore-unknown device called the Lenovo TB-X607Z has just appeared on Geekbench 4 with the Snapdragon 690 SoC and 4GB of RAM. According to a concurrent Google Play Console leak, it will be called the Tab M10 5G on launch. Th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 May 2021 18:01

WhatsApp is one step closer to figuring out multi-device support

The latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android sheds light on one highly-anticipated feature. It shows chats being synced across multiple devices, indicating that the functionality is being tested.

Anil Ganti, 07 May 2021 17:47

OPPO launches the new K9 TV series alongside a phone of the same name and more

OPPO's latest product event was a bumper update for its device ecosystem in general. Not only did it introduce the new K9 smartphone, but it also revealed the new TVs of the same name. The Enco Air TWS earbuds also debuted at the ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 May 2021 22:40

Rumor | Sony will update the Alpha 7R camera series with a newer processor and more

Sony is now said to have an upgrade for the Alpha 7R IV in the works. This alleged fifth-gen model will still have a 61MP sensor and a 26MP APS-C crop; however, it is also projected to come with the BIONZ XR processor, improved PD...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 May 2021 21:33

MIUI 12.5 has finally left China, albeit only on one device for the time being. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi begins distributing MIUI 12.5 internationally

Xiaomi has started distributing MIUI 12.5 internationally, beginning with the Mi 11. The flagship can now be upgraded to MIUI 12.5 on MIUI's European branch ahead of a wider rollout. Other devices should follow, including the Mi 1...

Alex Alderson, 06 May 2021 19:45

Sony now holds a stake in Discord. (Source: Discord)

Sony will partner with Discord for an upcoming PlayStation Network integration

The president and CEO of Sony's PlayStation division Jim Ryan has announced that users will soon be able to connect their Discord accounts via the social aspects of the console's Network. The OEM has also just bought a minority st...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 May 2021 22:19

An AirTag gets torn down. (Source: YouTube)

Apple's AirTags might not stay as shiny as they look right now throughout their working lives

A new Apple AirTag teardown video reveals that each one is packed with drivers, coils and (of course) button batteries. However, and possibly more importantly, it may also show that their clearly keenly developed appearance might ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 May 2021 21:25

World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic release date screenshot (Source: Nonbread on Reddit)

World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic release date spotted in Blizzard Launcher

Although it allegedly surfaced on the launch page for Heroes of the Storm, the piece of news regarding the launch of World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic is no longer available. Was it posted by mistake or will this anticipa...

Codrut Nistor, 04 May 2021 12:50

Dozens of Xiaomi, Redmi, Poco, and Black Shark smartphone models are likely to be eligible for a MIUI 13 update. (Image source: Xiaomi/MIUI 12 Updates - edited)

New MIUI 13 release date rumor settles on specific day with as many as 80 smartphone models potentially eligible for the Xiaomi Android overlay

A new rumor about the Xiaomi MIUI 13 release date has started making the rounds, presumably with the specific day pointing to a domestic China release first before the Android overlay is rolled out around the world. Joining this M...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 May 2021 11:39

ROCCAT launches new keyboard. (Source: ROCCAT)

ROCCAT's latest gaming keyboards feature RGB lighting, detachable palm rests and a button duplicator

ROCCAT has announced the Magma and Pyro as its latest gaming keyboard. They both feature their brand's AIMO lighting system, which shines uniquely through the Magma's semi-transparent top plate. That new unit has membrane keys, wh...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 May 2021 18:32

The timer mod lets Resident Evil players spend more time in the game's demo prior to release (Image source: Capcom)

New Resident Evil Village tweak lets users extend PC demo beyond the 1 hour time limit

Modders have managed to tweak the Resident Evil Village demo on PC to run well past its nominal 1-hour time limit. While the demo doesn't feature all areas in the game, this gives gamers the opportunity to explore the game's Roman...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 03 May 2021 18:19

The European Commission upholds Spotify's anti-trust complaint against Apple

The European Commission (EC) has issued a preliminary verdict as a result of its anti-trust investigation against Apple. It concerns the treatment of third-party music apps on its App Store. The Commission has ruled that the OEM l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 May 2021 22:36

M1 Mac users can leverage Checkra1n to jailbreak their iDevices now (Image source: chekra.in)

iOS 14.5 can now be jailbroken with Checkra1n; M1 Macs get preliminary support

The Checkra1n jailbreak was recently updated to feature support for iOS 14.5 and compatibility with Macs sporting the M1 processor. Version 0.12.3 adds these new features, along with a host of bug fixes.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 01 May 2021 21:17

A tablet of the MatePad line. (Source: Huawei)

Rumor | The Huawei Watch3 and 3 Pro will debut in May 2021, whereas the MatePad 2 Pro will launch in June

Huawei is currently said to have upgrades for its premium MatePad Pro and Watch in the works. A well-known leaker now asserts that they do in fact exist and will launch soon. The tipster also now claims that the Watch3 will have a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 May 2021 16:45

OnePlus is now touted to launch the Nord N10 and N100 in India

The Nord N100 and N10 5G are OnePlus' foray into the low- and mid-tiers of the smartphone market. Despite this, it has yet to be released in all the regions where the OEM is active. A new leak hints they might be destined for a ne...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Apr 2021 23:54

MIUI 12.5 beta testing is open to nine POCO devices across multiple MIUI branches. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi wants POCO testers for MIUI 12.5 Global Stable ROM testing; all but the most famous POCO smartphone are eligible to join

Xiaomi has announced a new round of MIUI 12.5 Global Stable ROM testing, albeit only for POCO devices this time. All POCO smartphones apart from the Pocophone F1 are eligible to join the program. Xiaomi has not explained why the P...

Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2021 18:52

The Galaxy Watch Active and Galaxy Watch Active 2 have received new updates in multiple countries. (Image source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and Watch Active 2 receive new updates in multiple countries

Samsung has started issuing new updates to the Galaxy Watch Active and Watch Active 2. The updates improve the stability of the smartwatches in vital areas and will be available through the Galaxy Wearable app. The new updates are...

Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2021 13:28

The OnePlus 6 and 6T will go nearly two years between OS updates. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus announces a deplorable Android 11 upgrade schedule for the OnePlus 6 and 6T

It seems that OnePlus has gone all LG with its software support for older smartphones. The company has confirmed that the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T will not receive Android 11 Open Beta updates until the end of August, just in time...

Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2021 01:42

Rumor | Apple just might resurrect its Time Capsule at the 2021 iPad and iPad Mini event

Apple has yet to update the vanilla iPad, not to mention its Mini variant, despite having been repeatedly rumored to do so in 2021. Now, new registrations with the EEC authority may point to a launch for these tablets soon. In les...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Apr 2021 23:57

The green tint in alleged triplicate. (Source: Reddit)

Galaxy Tab S7+ owners are still reporting the green tint bug, and that Samsung has done little about it

The Galaxy Tab S7+ (or Plus) is a 2020 premium Samsung device with an AMOLED display. Unfortunately, as such, it has reportedly run afoul of the "green tint" issue. Some customers claim to have faced this on-screen blemish for mon...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Apr 2021 22:52