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Huawei launches the 5G version of the MatePad Pro

Huawei held a virtual product launch today (February 24, 2020) in lieu of its planned pre-MWC press conference. This event saw many new notebooks and other products. It also introduced the MatePad Pro 5G, a new variant of this OEM...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Feb 2020 23:42

This is not the Xperia Pro, although it may have similar specs. (Source: Sony)

Sony teases the Xperia Pro at its flagship phone launch

Sony held a virtual press conference today in order to unveil its latest premium mobile device. However, it also made references to an intriguing device that was not the Xperia 1 II. The Pro is to have the same display and camera ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Feb 2020 23:00

Testing, one, two, Xperia 1 II... (Source: Sony)

Sony introduces the Xperia 1 II flagship phone

Sony has formally revealed its 2020 flagship smartphone, and that it really is called the Xperia 1 II. This device has a 21:9 4K OLED display with the Motion Blur Reduction technology developed to step in for an up-to-date refresh...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Feb 2020 22:25

Black Shark 3 will be released on March 3rd

Black Shark 3 to be unveiled on March 3rd; will feature a 120Hz screen, Snapdragon 865 and more

Chinese gaming smartphone manufacturer Black Shark will release the highly-awaited Black Shark 3 on March 3rd. It is powered by a a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, making it the world's first 5G gaming smartphone. The device will als...

Anil Satyanarayana, 24 Feb 2020 16:19

5G testing of laptops in Paris is part of an ongoing effort to upgrade the cellular system citywide. (Image source: Capacity Media)

Orange and Dell test first 5G laptop in Paris

Interested in a 5G-capable "ultra-premium" laptop? Dell's 5G notebook is the first of its kind to pass 5G testing in the City of Lights, as a part of an ongoing partnership with Orange. Download speeds are nearly 20 times those of...

Jonathan Hayhurst, 24 Feb 2020 07:17

The Galaxy A71 5G may be here soon. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy A71 5G is now a certified Wi-Fi device

The Galaxy A71 may be a convincing upper-mid range device; however, several leaks suggest Samsung has decided it would be improved with a 5G variant. This phone - the SM-A7160 - has now appeared on the Wi-Fi Alliance certification...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Feb 2020 21:06

This is the LG V60 ThinQ. Image via Android Headlines.

Renders of LG V60 ThinQ leak, showing few design changes from V50 ThinQ and G8X ThinQ

A leaked render posted by Android Headlines shows off the upcoming LG V60 ThinQ. The flagship phone retains much of the design language from the G8X and V50 ThinQ, including a waterdrop notch and a dedicated Google Assistant butto...

Sam Medley, 21 Feb 2020 16:44

Xiaomi may also upgrade the rear cameras with a 64 MP sensor. (Image Source: XiaomiToday)

Xiaomi Black Shark 3 gaming phone specs leak out

3C spilled the beans about the 5G certification and the inclusion of a 65 W charger, then Xiaomi confirmed the 65 W fast charging feature also revealing that the Black Shark 3 includes a 5,000 mAh battery that can be fully charged...

Bogdan Solca, 21 Feb 2020 16:32

The Vivo iQOO 3 will launch in India of February 25th.

iQOO 3 5G specs leaked ahead of launch; will pack a quad-camera setup, Snapdragon 865 and more

The upcoming Vivo iQOO 3's specs have been leaked just five days before its February 25th launch. It will come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel that has a refresh rate of 90Hz and a 4,400 mAh batter...

Anil Satyanarayana, 20 Feb 2020 11:13

The Android 11 preview has appeared. (Source: Google)

Google releases the first Android 11 Developer Preview

Google has made the Developer Preview page for the next version of Android live. This build is now available to download onto certain devices, Pixel phones included. It exhibits changes such as new security measures, privacy safeg...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Feb 2020 23:33

The 108 MP sensor is almost as big as four telephoto sensors. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro teardown pics and benchmarks pop up online

Xiaomi did not want to wait until review sites post meticulous teardowns of the Mi 10 Pro, so it went ahead and posted an official disassembly video highlighting all the small wonders packed inside the powerful flagship. The first...

Bogdan Solca, 19 Feb 2020 16:00

A new Realme X50 Pro 5G teaser. (Source: Realme)

The Realme X50 Pro 5G will launch in India and Europe at about the same time

Realme has announced that it will add an Indian event to its date for the X50 Pro debut's live-stream from Madrid, Spain. This new show will take place on 14:30, February 24, 2020, or about 30 minutes before the European stream st...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Feb 2020 15:57

The leaked Galaxy A71 5G scores are markedly better than the vanilla A71 (Image source: Samsung)

Leaked Galaxy A71 5G Exynos 980 results surface on Geekbench: Midrange 5G SoC pips the Galaxy S8

A new 5G variant of the Galaxy A71 was recently spotted on Geekbench. Sporting the Exynos 980, Samsung's first 5G-integrated SoC, the Galaxy A71 5G delivered better single and multi-core scores than the vanilla Galaxy A71.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 19 Feb 2020 10:32

Apple could be releasing an iPad Pro with three cameras soon. (Image via Apple w/ edits)

Rumor | Apple may release new iPad Pro model in March

Apple may release a revamped version of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. According to Digitimes, Apple will launch an iPad Pro 12.9 with a triple camera array similar to that found on the iPhone 11 Pro next month, though shipments won't pe...

Sam Medley, 19 Feb 2020 04:50

Leaked renders of the OnePlus 8 Pro. Image via OnLeaks and 91Mobile.

Full specs of OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8 Lite leaked

A listing on the Giztop web store (now removed) revealed the full specifications of the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8 Lite. While the listing should be taken with a grain of salt, the specs coincide with prior rumors and...

Sam Medley, 18 Feb 2020 17:53

Apple has agreed to use Qualcomm's 5G chips on iPhones till 2023

Apple will use Qualcomm's 5G chips on iPhones till 2023, according to report

Apple will reportedly use Qualcomm's 5G chips on iPhones for the next four years. This revelation comes from a document published by the United States International Trade Commission. It also states that Apple is slated to release ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 17 Feb 2020 23:14

The Red Magic 3's successor will offer as much as 16GB of RAM. (Source: Nubia)

The Nubia Red Magic 5G will have up to 16GB of RAM: official leak

A Nubia executive has confirmed that the next-gen device from its gaming-phone brand, Red Magic, will have SKUs with 16GB of RAM. This spec is an upper limit for Android phones currently defined by the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra in ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Feb 2020 22:54

The Dimensity 1000L is a cheaper, "detuned" version of the Dimensity 1000. (Source: MediaTek)

Latest AnTuTu rankings show how great the MediaTek Dimensity 1000L is

Most smartphone enthusiasts don't seem to like MediaTek chipsets. While there are solid reasons for that, performance isn't one of them anymore. For example, the new MediaTek Dimensity 1000L looks to be the most powerful SoC outsi...

Ricci Rox, 15 Feb 2020 21:43

The Snapdragon QTM525 5G antenna may not be used in the 2020 iPhone. (Image via Qualcomm)

Rumor | Apple to develop its own 5G hardware in-house

According to a source familiar with the subject, Apple is currently developing its own 5G antenna to better fit with the 2020 iPhone's design. While it is currently believed that Apple will opt for Qualcomm's Snapdragon X55 modem ...

Sam Medley, 15 Feb 2020 04:25

NVIDIA announces its latest financial performance results

NVIDIA has now completed its fiscal 2020, which ended on January 26 this year. It has reported revenues of just over US$3 billion for its last quarter (4FQ2020), or 41% greater compared to 4FQ2019. The company's CEO has attributed...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Feb 2020 22:27

The Realme X50 Pro 5G will be launched during an online event on February 24. (Image Source: Realme)

Realme X50 Pro 5G to have an online launch on Feb 24, Snapdragon 865 and 65W SuperDart charging in tow

With the MWC 2020 event officially called off, Realme has decided to launch its flagship, the Realme X50 Pro 5G, in an online event on February 24. The Realme X50 Pro 5G will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC, will feature 65W ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Feb 2020 09:03

Update | iQOO teases an upcoming Snapdragon 865, UFS 3.1 phone via its official channels

iQOO is a Chinese smartphone brand that has made a name for itself in recent years by offering high-end hardware at decent price-points. Now, it has revealed that its next such device is to be called the 3 5G. It will be powered b...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Feb 2020 20:50

The Samsung Galaxy S10+. (Source: AndroidPit)

Samsung's business model change could imply three OS upgrades for the Galaxy S10 series

Instead of ending production of the Galaxy S10 series, Samsung will keep making them and selling them officially with a US$150 permanent price drop. That could have an interesting effect on the support lifespan of the phones, and ...

Ricci Rox, 13 Feb 2020 19:41

MWC 2020 has been cancelled due to coronavirus fears. (Image via GSMA)

MWC 2020 | MWC 2020 cancelled over coronavirus concerns

After meeting earlier this week to discuss the viability of Mobile World Congress 2020, the GSMA has decided to cancel MWC 2020 due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus outbreak. Multiple companies have stated they would not be...

Sam Medley, 12 Feb 2020 22:14

The Reno variant with its new selfie camera. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Mystery solved: the "44MP selfie-cam phone" is...a new Reno3 Pro variant

Recently, a prominent tech vlogger teased a phone with a dual punch-hole camera alleged to contain a groundbreaking 44MP sensor. Now, this device has been revealed as OPPO's Reno3 Pro - but not as its existing fans know it. It has...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Feb 2020 19:18

MWC 2020 | HMD Global drops out of the show

HMD Global, an OEM that makes Nokia phones, is one of the latest companies to announce the cancellation of its showcase at MWC 2020. Like the others, it has done so to keep its staff and audience safe from the spread of the novel ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Feb 2020 18:44

Google Duo's Live Caption feature. (Source: YouTube)

Galaxy Unpacked | Google announces new Android features at Galaxy S20 event

Earlier, Android teased "something exciting" that might debut alongside Samsung’s new flagships. Now, this has been realized in the form of a new Live Caption feature in Google’s Duo app. In addition, the OS may get much more fold...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Feb 2020 23:40

Forza Street on Android will be a Galaxy Store exclusive on its launch. (Source: YouTube)

Galaxy Unpacked | Samsung and Xbox unveil a new mobile gaming partnership

The Galaxy S20/Z Flip launch event also saw the announcement of a new level of collaboration between Microsoft and Samsung. It involves porting PC games to this OEM’s phones, starting with Forza Street. It will be exclusive to Sam...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Feb 2020 22:33

Galaxy Z Flip makes an appearance in a commercial aired during the Oscars

A new commercial that aired during the Oscars award show Sunday officially unveiled the final design of the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip foldable from Samsung. The commercial shows nothing more than the design of the phone, which is hig...

Sam Medley, 11 Feb 2020 15:19

The new phones will launch alongside Galaxy Buds+. (Source: Samsung via LetsGoDigital)

Both good and bad Samsung Galaxy S20 news may have been confirmed just hours ahead of launch

The Dutch tech blog LetsGoDigital claims that its official Samsung Galaxy S20 press-pack is out of embargo, and can now be shared with the world. Its contents appear to match corresponding leaks almost exactly: for example, the 3 ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Feb 2020 15:06

A render of an upcoming Sony mobile rear camera set-up. (Source: Android Next)

MWC 2020 | No-show for Sony; TCL cancels its press conference

Sony has announced that it must withdraw its entire presence from the Mobile World Congress this year. This includes its scheduled press conference and its product showcases on the floor during the event. Meanwhile, TCL has announ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Feb 2020 13:46

Ericsson has dropped out of MWC 2020. (Source: Ericsson)

Ericsson cancels its MWC 2020 showcase

The telecomms equipment maker Ericsson has become one of the latest in a growing group of companies that have decided against an appearance at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) this year. Like those others, it has cited prevention m...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Feb 2020 19:06

The Galaxy S10's successor may outdo them in the market. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series will outsell the S10s, according to a prominent analysis firm

Counterpoint Research now believes that the upcoming Galaxy S20 flagships will maintain an upward trend in Samsung sales that began with their S10-series predecessors. Furthermore, the new phones' performance in the market could r...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Feb 2020 19:11

Leaked renders of the LG G9 ThinQ may actually be for the V60 ThinQ. (Source: OnLeaks)

New LG V60 ThinQ leak surfaces amidst rumors of the LG G9 ThinQ being cancelled

LG is billed to launch the V60 ThinQ at MWC later this month. Details of the device have now leaked, with major takeaways including the presence of headphone jack, a quad-rear camera setup, and a huge 5000 mAh battery. Reports als...

Ricci Rox, 09 Feb 2020 13:30

The next Red Magic: 2020's fastest gaming phone? (Source: Nubia)

Nubia confirms MWC 2020 launch and more for the Red Magic 5G

The Red Magic series of gaming smartphones is headed for an update, which is to be revealed at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020. This has been confirmed by its maker Nubia, by way of a new Weibo post by its CEO, Ni Fei. The ex...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Feb 2020 19:52

The first iQOO flagship of the year may have been caught on Geekbench

iQOO, a sub-brand of the smartphone OEM Vivo, released a premium, Snapdragon 855 Plus-powered device called the Pro 5G in 2019. Now, with a new Geekbench 5 listing that may fit its description, its 2nd generation could be on the w...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Feb 2020 19:17

Qualcomm announces its first-quarter earnings for 2020

Qualcomm has released its first earnings report for the year 2020. The quarter (1Q2020) saw no less than US$5.1 billion in revenue for the chipmaking giant. This is a 5% improvement compared to 1Q2019. In addition, the company's l...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Feb 2020 17:55

The rear camera bump on the Galaxy S20 Ultra in all its glory (Image Source: Ice Universe)

Real life pictures of Samsung's Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra plus "reliable" U.S. pricing scheme get leaked

Behold the majestic camera bump on the Galaxy S20 Ultra model! It is twice as wide as the one from S20 / S20+ and almost half as wide as the phone itself. There is a dedicated mic between the main sensor and the LED, as well. Care...

Bogdan Solca, 05 Feb 2020 16:55

The latest Red Magic 5G leak proves a downgrade for its rumored charging specs

Nubia is thought to be working on a successor for the Red Magic 3 gaming phone. This generation is touted to have 5G, a 144Hz screen and other potentially ultra-fast attributes. However, a new specs leak suggests that at least one...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Feb 2020 17:14

The Samsung Galaxy A51. (Source: Amazon)

A 5G version of the Samsung Galaxy A51 may be on the way

Samsung has released the Galaxy A51 already. Now, a device that seems like a 5G version of the same has surfaced on the Geekbench 5 benchmarking website. It runs the Exynos 980 SoC instead of the 9611, and has 6GB of RAM.

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Jan 2020 20:46

Apart from the 80 W ultra-fast charger, the Nubia Red magic 5G will offer low-latency screencasting capabilities. (Image Source: Nubia)

Nubia Red Magic 5G gaming smartphone expected to feature 80 W ultrafast charging

Nubia president already unveiled that the upcoming Nubia Red magic 5G will feature a 144 Hz screen and rear triple-cam setup and his latest spoiler now shows that the handheld will benefit from 80 W ultra-fast charging. Other rumo...

Bogdan Solca, 31 Jan 2020 16:40

The Japanese carrier KDDI picks up Qualcomm's latest LTE IoT modem

Qualcomm has announced that it has broken into the Japanese IoT market. The carrier KDDI has approved the 9205 modem for this platform. Therefore, its network for high-volume, low-power electronics can now transfer data at 4G/LTE ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Jan 2020 19:10

HMD to announce Nokia 8.2 5G, 5.2 and 1.3 handhelds plus a mysterious "Original" lineup at MWC next month

Not much is known about the new "Original" brand that will be unveiled at MWC this year, but industry insiders found out that the Nokia 8.2 5G will be powered by a Snapdragon 765 SoC coupled with 6 / 8 GB of RAM and 128 / 256 GB s...

Bogdan Solca, 30 Jan 2020 17:22

The S20 Ultra will use an entirely different telephoto sensor—the 48 MP Sony IMX586. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Samsung will do something interesting with the telephoto cameras of the Galaxy S20 and S20+

A new leak has thrown more light on the sensor Samsung will use on the telephoto shooters of the Galaxy S20 and S20+. Sadly, all it manages to do is raise more questions, as it potentially implies terrible low-light performance wh...

Ricci Rox, 29 Jan 2020 18:58

The Reno family may be getting a new 5G member. (Source: MediaTek)

OPPO may have a new Snapdragon 765-powered phone in the works

A phone calling itself the OPPO PCLM50 has surfaced on Geekbench 5 recently. This putative new phone has an unnamed chipset, but one that may very well be Qualcomm's new mid-tier flagship, the Snapdragon 765G - or its nearest vari...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jan 2020 16:31

Could this be the new iPhones' style? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

4 new SKUs, 4 new colors: new renders present ideas of how the iPhones 12 might look

Apple is currently believed to have more or less direct successors to the iPhone 11 series in the works. A new set of renders pull the latest leaks on these devices together. They show the different display sizes the 12 line might...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jan 2020 21:53

The Google Camera app may have been upgraded to support 24fps recording. (Source: Google)

The latest Google Camera app update allegedly hints at new 24fps feature

Google Camera has just been updated to version 7.3.017 on the Play Store. A new report allegedly based on a teardown of its APK specifies the ability to record at 24 frames per second (fps). This option may pertain to upcoming pho...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jan 2020 21:10

No luck for S20 buyers? (Source: Evan Blass)

Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or S20 Ultra and get a free pair of Galaxy Buds+

What appears to be official promotional material for the Samsung Galaxy S20 phones has surfaced, confirming the names and designs of the S20+, S20 Ultra, and Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Buds+ TWS earphones. Those will pre-order the ...

Ricci Rox, 25 Jan 2020 09:29