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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The Redmi K20 may have now been superseded by the Redmi K30, but the former remains at the pinnacle of Xiaomi's software plans.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

The first clues about next year's Kirin chips point towards 5G connectivity and improved performance. (Image source: PCMag.in)

Huawei Mate 40: Kirin 1020 to be almost 50% faster than its predecessor and manufactured on a 5 nm node?

It may be early, but a typically reliable leaker has outlined comparisons between Huawei's next flagship SoC and the Kirin 990. Likely arriving in next year's Mate 40 series, the leaker has hinted at the successor to the Kirin 810...

Alex Alderson, 10 Dec 2019 16:56

The OPPO smartwatch trailer. (Source: GSMArena)

OPPO drops glimpses of its 2020 smartwatch and truly wireless earbuds

OPPO's Inno Day 2019 event was mostly dominated by upcoming products such as its AR headset. However, it also teased new wearables that may launch soon as well. They are a new pair of truly wireless (TWS) earbuds, as well as a squ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Dec 2019 16:16

The Mi 8 Lite scored 85% in our review at the start of this year. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite picks up a miraculous MIUI 11 update

The Mi 8 Lite is a beacon among a sea of Xiaomi handsets being upgraded to Android 9.0 Pie builds of MIUI 11. The Chinese company released the Snapdragon 660 powered handset in September 2018 running Android 8.1 Oreo and has since...

Alex Alderson, 10 Dec 2019 14:14

Xiaomi launches the Redmi K30 and K30 5G - The true kings of value for money

At an event a short while ago, Xiaomi launched its latest devices, the Redmi K30 and K30 5G. Both devices offer amazing bang for the buck, with the K30 5G launching as the cheapest 5G smartphone on the planet, due to its US$285 ba...

Ricci Rox, 10 Dec 2019 11:07

Realme X50 5G teaser reveals it will be powered by the new Snapdragon 765G. (Source: Indiashopps)

Realme X50 5G will be one of the first with a Snapdragon 765G SoC on board

Oppo sub-brand Realme has released another teaser for its forthcoming X50 5G handset. This time around the company has revealed that it will be one of the first, if not the first, smartphones to feature Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 7...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 Dec 2019 10:55

What else would you do with the Redmi K30 besides photographing a plastic basketball facing an open drinks can in a parking lot? (Image source: Xiaomi (Weibo) via ITHome)

Xiaomi Redmi K30: Sony IMX686 and 2 cm macro sensors impress, first samples show

Xiaomi cannot wait to unveil the Redmi K30 series, which is due tomorrow. The Chinese company has already taken to Weibo with sample photos taken using its latest mid-range handset. The first smartphone sporting the Sony IMX686 im...

Alex Alderson, 09 Dec 2019 18:50

The 108 MP sensor is massive in size. (Source: Xiaomi)

The 108 MP sensor on the Samsung Galaxy S11+ won't be the same one on the Mi Note 10

The Mi Note 10 was released last month and has the honor of being the first mainstream with a 108 MP camera. The Samsung Galaxy S11+ will also sport a 108 MP sensor but it will not be the same one on the Mi Note 10. It will be a n...

Ricci Rox, 09 Dec 2019 12:16

The Vivo X30 in the wild, apparently. (Source: Weibo)

The Vivo X30 leaks in its Coral Red color option

The Vivo X30 has reportedly been spotted in real-life images, showing a novel colorway that is apparently called Coral Red. Additional leaked information asserts that both it and its Pro variant will have the dual-band 5G capabili...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Dec 2019 19:33

Some promo material for the Nokia 2.3. (Source: Nokia)

Nokia 2.3 launched: Android One into 2021 for US$121

Nokia has launched a 2nd generation of its ultra-cheap 2.2 smartphone. This iteration has a novel "Nano-Textured" polymer rear panel, AI for battery conservation and the certainty of Android updates for 2 years. The new 2.3 has be...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Dec 2019 18:11

The Nova 6 5G is now DxOMark's new selfie king. (Source: DxOMark)

Opinion | Huawei has finally learned how to make a good selfie camera

For a long while, Huawei found it hard to deliver a flagship that offered selfie camera performance on par with the competition. Well, starting with the P30 Pro, it would appear that tables have slowly, but steadily, turned, and t...

Ricci Rox, 08 Dec 2019 09:38

The Android 10 rollout has been swifter than usual. (Source: CNET)

Opinion | It looks like Android OEMs are getting better with OS updates

Many may have casually wondered how the speed of the Android 10 rollout compares to those of older versions of the OS. It almost feels like OEMs are sending out the OS update faster this time around. Does hard data agree with that...

Ricci Rox, 08 Dec 2019 09:36

The Redmi K30 will be officially unveiled on December 10. (Source: Xiaomi)

Here's all we know about the upcoming Redmi K30 ahead of its launch

The Redmi K30 will be launched on December 10 and, over the past week, more and more of the device's details have been revealed. Here's all we know—and don't know—about the Redmi K30, Xiaomi's upcoming flagship killer.

Ricci Rox, 08 Dec 2019 09:33

The Reno3 series may be 5G as standard. (Source: GizmoChina)

OPPO's Reno 3 Pro may come with cheaper, yet still 5G-powered, variants

The third-generation Reno flagship is currently projected to come in 5G flavor. This is due to leaks hinting at a next-generation Snapdragon processor that has this connectivity on-chip. Furthermore, it may be joined in its series...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Dec 2019 19:47

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90n Nano: A small but capable mini desktop PC

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90n Nano is an adequate mini Desktop PC that is powerful enough for general use, office work, and media streaming. However, it's not much better than similarly-specced Ultrabooks. Given the high price point...

Sam Medley, 07 Dec 2019 12:00

Renders of the OnePlus 8 Lite. (Source: 91Mobiles)

New leak throws more light on the OnePlus 8 Lite, the purported OnePlus X successor

OnePlus started off making "flagship killers" at mid-range prices. The brand has slowly moved upmarket but is apparently set to offer a proper mid-range phone again, in the form of a OnePlus 8 Lite that'll be a successor of sorts ...

Ricci Rox, 07 Dec 2019 11:10

Xiaomi released the Redmi 8 in October. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 11 lands on the Xiaomi Redmi 8, but remains on Android 9.0 Pie

MIUI 11 has landed on the Xiaomi Redmi 8, but perhaps not the version for which some people had hoped. The 681 MB update is rolling out globally now, but its file size should hint at what version of Android on which this version o...

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2019 18:18

The Nokia 9 PureView. (Source: GearBest)

The Nokia 9 PureView officially updates to Android 10

Android 10 for Nokia's most premium phone has been on the cards since the leak of an internal test build for this OS was detected back in November 2019. Now, the OEM is pushing a major upgrade of the same out to users worldwide. I...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Dec 2019 17:26

The nova 6 will only be available in China for the time being. (Image source: Huawei)

The Huawei nova 6 hands-on-pictures were on the money

Huawei launched the nova 6 yesterday, its latest Kirin 990 handset. While the Chinese company has released marketing pictures on the 5G handset, some hands-on shots that appeared online before the launch event give a better idea o...

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2019 14:48

The Xiaomi Mi Watch has received its first major update. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's Apple Watch clone now works with iOS

Xiaomi obviously took plenty of inspiration from Apple when designing its Mi Watch. While the Apple Watch clone initially only supported Android, the Chinese company has now updated it to make it compatible with iOS. In short, iPh...

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2019 00:16

Meet the new Huawei Nova 6. (Source: Weibo)

Huawei launches the Nova 6 series, 5G variant included

The Huawei Nova 6 is a device that has been anticipated for a long time. Now, it has finally been launched, alongside a 5G and SE variant. The first 2 of these are powered by the Kirin 990, whereas the last has the Kirin 810 inste...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Dec 2019 22:13

iQOO intros the Neo 855 Racing Edition. (Source: Weibo)

Vivo launches the iQOO Neo 855 - and its “Racing” Edition

iQOO has finally unveiled its refresh of the original Neo smartphone. This new variant is based on the Snapdragon 855 processor, rather than the 845 of its predecessor. There is also a second option: a “Racing” edition that upgrad...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Dec 2019 16:38

The OnePlus 6 and 6T should see Android 11 next year too. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 6 and 6T start receiving stable Android 10 Oxygen OS 10.0.1 update

Oxygen OS 10.0.1 is live, and it is here to upgrade your OnePlus 6 or 6T to Android 10. Following the arrival of a stable Hydrogen OS Android 10 build last week, OnePlus has now started quietly rolling out Oxygen OS 10.0.1 globall...

Alex Alderson, 05 Dec 2019 15:21

Xiaomi RedmiBook 13: New model to launch alongside the Redmi K30

Redmi boss Lu Weibing has announced that the Xiaomi RedmiBook 13 will launch on December 10 at the Redmi K30 series showcase. Chinese retailer JD.com is even offering pre-orders for the device before Xiaomi has officially unveiled...

Alex Alderson, 05 Dec 2019 15:07

Nubia Red Magic 3S display appears to be better calibrated than the original Red Magic 3

Aside from the move to the Snapdragon 855 Plus and faster UHS 3.0 storage, the Red Magic 3S doesn't introduce much else to the table. The display, for example, remains relatively dim compared to the competition at under 300 nits m...

Allen Ngo, 05 Dec 2019 00:40

The "One Hyper" may look like this. (Source: WinFuture)

The Motorola One Hyper is now touted to be the OEM's first 64MP and pop-up camera phone

Some images of a new Motorola phone with the legend "64MP Quad Pixel" embossed on its main camera module have emerged. Rumored to be called the One Hyper, this device also has a single pop-up selfie shooter that leaves its front p...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Dec 2019 18:35

Huawei is looking to enter the desktop PC market with ARM-based CPUs and proprietary motherboards. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei will be making desktop PC motherboards for its Kunpeng 920 ARMv8 CPUs

Huawei joins the "technological independence" move with its Kunpeng 920 ARMv8 quad/octa-core CPUs and the associated desktop motherboards that offer PCIe3.0 integration along with support for up to 64 GB of quad-channel DDR4-2400 ...

Bogdan Solca, 04 Dec 2019 16:40

Xiaomi launches ultra-affordable Mi Band 3i in India

Xiaomi introduces its ultra-affordable Mi Band 3i to the Indian market at Rs. 1299 (US$18). The Mi Band 3i offers feature parity with the Mi Band 3, only giving up heart rate tracking. At this price-point, is the Mi Band 3i a viab...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 04 Dec 2019 14:28

The Redmi K30 will sport a side-mounted fingerprint reader. (Source: Weibo)

The Redmi K30 will be powered by the new Snapdragon 765

There's been conflicting information on what SoC the upcoming Redmi K30 will feature. Some say it'll be the Snapdragon 730G, while others tout the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 5G. New developments debunk all of those, and we're almost ...

Ricci Rox, 04 Dec 2019 09:36

The Huawei P Smart (2019) was released almost a year ago. (Source: Android Authority)

EMUI 10 update begins rolling out to the Huawei P Smart (2019)

Huawei has sent out the EMUI 10 update to its Kirin 980-powered premium phones, and is now setting its sights on the mid-range. Owners of the Huawei P Smart (2019) are now receiving the Android 10-based EMUI 10 update, and we expe...

Ricci Rox, 04 Dec 2019 09:34

Xiaomi announces Mi 10 smartphone with Snapdragon 865

Xiaomi's CEO Lin Bin today announced the Xiaomi Mi 10, one of the first phones to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. Bin offered few details, but it's likely the Mi 10 will carry flagship specifications and use the same 108 MP camer...

Sam Medley, 03 Dec 2019 23:01

That has to be the sketchiest-looking "under-display" selfie camera setup we've ever seen. (Source: Slashleaks)

Xiaomi calls out yet another mouth-watering Mi Mix 4 leak as fake

Yet another leak has surfaced, painting an extremely attractive picture of the supposed upcoming Mi Mix 4. Some major touted features include a variable 120 Hz display with a QHD+ resolution, a 108 MP main shooter, quad rear camer...

Ricci Rox, 03 Dec 2019 11:06

Chinese Tech

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

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

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

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

Vivo announces a launch date for the X30 5G

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

OPPO Reno3 5G appears on TENAA, listing preliminary specs

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

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

The Realme X50 Pro will sport the Snapdragon 865 processor

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 picks up an encouraging MIUI 11 update

Dripp Dropp TWS Earbuds Hands-On Review

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

74% Blackview BV9100 Review - Huge smartphone with 13,000 mAh battery

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

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

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

OPPO teases the Reno3 Pro 5G on its official site

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

Huawei Mate 40: Kirin 1020 to be almost 50% faster than its predecessor and manufactured on a 5 nm node?

OPPO drops glimpses of its 2020 smartwatch and truly wireless earbuds

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite picks up a miraculous MIUI 11 update

Xiaomi launches the Redmi K30 and K30 5G - The true kings of value for money

Realme X50 5G will be one of the first with a Snapdragon 765G SoC on board

Xiaomi Redmi K30: Sony IMX686 and 2 cm macro sensors impress, first samples show

The 108 MP sensor on the Samsung Galaxy S11+ won't be the same one on the Mi Note 10

The Vivo X30 leaks in its Coral Red color option

Nokia 2.3 launched: Android One into 2021 for US$121

Opinion | Huawei has finally learned how to make a good selfie camera

Opinion | It looks like Android OEMs are getting better with OS updates

Here's all we know about the upcoming Redmi K30 ahead of its launch

OPPO's Reno 3 Pro may come with cheaper, yet still 5G-powered, variants

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90n Nano: A small but capable mini desktop PC

New leak throws more light on the OnePlus 8 Lite, the purported OnePlus X successor

MIUI 11 lands on the Xiaomi Redmi 8, but remains on Android 9.0 Pie

The Nokia 9 PureView officially updates to Android 10

The Huawei nova 6 hands-on-pictures were on the money

Xiaomi's Apple Watch clone now works with iOS

Huawei launches the Nova 6 series, 5G variant included

Vivo launches the iQOO Neo 855 - and its “Racing” Edition

OnePlus 6 and 6T start receiving stable Android 10 Oxygen OS 10.0.1 update

Xiaomi RedmiBook 13: New model to launch alongside the Redmi K30

Nubia Red Magic 3S display appears to be better calibrated than the original Red Magic 3

The Motorola One Hyper is now touted to be the OEM's first 64MP and pop-up camera phone

Huawei will be making desktop PC motherboards for its Kunpeng 920 ARMv8 CPUs

Xiaomi launches ultra-affordable Mi Band 3i in India

The Redmi K30 will be powered by the new Snapdragon 765

EMUI 10 update begins rolling out to the Huawei P Smart (2019)

Xiaomi announces Mi 10 smartphone with Snapdragon 865

Xiaomi calls out yet another mouth-watering Mi Mix 4 leak as fake

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