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The LG Wing's price is slashed by over US$600 in India

The LG Wing is, as it turns out, one of this OEM's last ever high-end smartphones. It is also the only one around with an innovative "swivel-action" main display. It is currently on sale for 62% (or ~US$665) off its normal price v...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2021 23:49

The TicWatch GTH is Mobvoi's first smartwatch to launch with a skin-temperature sensor

Mobvoi has announced the TicWatch GTH, a new affordable smartwatch. Unlike many other examples of this OEM's wearables, however, it has a square face with rounded edges. It is also its first device to be capable of measuring the u...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2021 23:11

Watch faces can now be downloaded from an iPhone and transferred to the Huawei Watch GT 2. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch GT 2 gains new features, including watch face downloads on iPhones, with its April 2021 update

Huawei regularly adds features to the Watch GT 2, one of its most popular smartwatches. This time around, Huawei has refined the weather app and has added the ability to download watch faces via a connected iPhone. The Huawei Watc...

Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2021 20:27

Descendant XI ROM April 2021 update now available (Source: Own)

The April update of Descendant XI comes with various minor changes, as well as support for the Xiaomi Mi 9/9 SE, Poco M2, and Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro

The latest update for this custom Android ROM now supports four more Xiaomi handsets and integrates the latest security patch from Google. The list of added features includes multiple UI changes, fixes, as well as always-on schedu...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Apr 2021 18:44

Computex will go ahead in 2021. (Source: Computex)

AMD, Intel, Qualcomm and more confirm their attendance at Computex 2021

The major Computex industry event is now confirmed to take place in 2021. It will do so in "hybrid" form this year, which means a blend of onsite and virtual presentations and resources. This entire show will run from May 31 to Ju...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Apr 2021 14:17

Asus rolls out Android 11 for the ZenFone 7 series worldwide

The ZenFone 7 series is Asus' 2020 camera-focused flagship phone series. Despite this, the 2 devices are only just now receiving the OTA to update them to Android 11. This worldwide roll-out also upgrades their security patch leve...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Apr 2021 21:16

The LG Velvet will be one of the few LG smartphones to receive Android 13. (Image source: LG)

These LG smartphones will receive Android 12 and Android 13; V60 ThinQ is the only notable absentee

LG has confirmed which of its smartphones will see Android 12 and Android 13, while reiterating its Android 11 update plans. At least the LG Velvet and LG Wing will receive Android 13, while the V50, G8 and three Q-series smartpho...

Alex Alderson, 12 Apr 2021 18:35

The Fitbit Sense could get blood pressure measurement in the form of an update if the company's month-long trial goes well. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

The Fitbit Sense may be able monitor blood pressure soon

Fitbit, now owned by Google, is currently evaluating if it can add blood pressure monitoring as a new feature for the Fitbit Sense, among others. Apparently, Pulse Arrival Time (PAT) may make it possible for Fitbit to do so. Fitbi...

Alex Alderson, 12 Apr 2021 14:33

The Nokia X20 will be one of the company's first smartphones to receive three major OS updates. (Image source: HMD Global)

HMD Global announces three years of OS updates for mid-range Nokia devices; two years for budget handsets and not necessarily anything for the Nokia C-series

HMD Global may have received plaudits for committing to three years of OS updates for its new Nokia X-series. However, the Nokia G-series and C-series have not been treated to that same level of software support, even though HMD G...

Alex Alderson, 12 Apr 2021 14:03

NVIDIA officially allows vGPU only on certain datacenter and high-end Quadro cards. (Image Source: NVIDIA)

Hack allows unlocking GPU virtualization functionality on consumer NVIDIA cards

GPU virtualization or vGPU enables GPU resources to be shared by multiple VMs or remote machines and is traditionally restricted to certain datacenter and high-end Quadro cards. Now, a relatively simple mod has appeared on GitHub ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Apr 2021 11:47

A hint as to the TicWatch GTH's shape. (Source: Mobvoi)

The TicWatch GTH allegedly leaks in full just days before its launch

According to its new teasers, the TicWatch GTH will be Mobvoi's first square-faced smartwatch. New, less official leaks purport to spill much more about the upcoming wearable, including its exact screen and battery size, not to me...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Apr 2021 20:38

What the Surface Neo could have been? (Source: YouTube)

An alleged Surface Neo prototype chassis shows up in a hands-on video

Microsoft originally started to pitch the dual-display Surface Neo in late 2019; however, it ultimately failed to make it to its projected real-life launch. Now, a leaker has posted a video that purports to reveal the design of th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Apr 2021 19:55

Android 11 finally hits the LG Velvet 5G UW in the US

The Velvet 5G UW is the Verizon version of this LG premium mid-ranger. It was announced and released in 2020, and is now receiving the major software update that upgrades the phone to Android 11. It comes with new features such as...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Apr 2021 18:11

A first look at the Yoga Tab 13? (Source: Weibo)

Lenovo teases a Chinese launch for what might become the Yoga Tab 13 globally

A Weibo account associated with Lenovo has released teasers for a new tablet called the Yoga Pad Pro - which might prove to be the Chinese variant of a slate to be called the Yoga Tab 13 in international markets. It is to be accom...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Apr 2021 20:53

The new V Series 2021 smart TVs. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei debuts new V-series smart TVs with Devialet sound systems and 4K/120Hz screens

Huawei has launched new smart screens. They are also the inaugural models of a new series by the OEM, and are also the first with speaker arrays tuned by the high-end audio group Devialet. The devices run HarmonyOS out of the box ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Apr 2021 18:40

One UI? On my iPhone? (Image via MacRumors)

Samsung gives iPhone users a taste of the "other side" with iTest web app

A new web app from Samsung New Zealand helps iPhone users try out Samsung's smartphone interface without buying a new phone. The iTest app is an interactive simulation of Samsung's One UI. However, many of the "apps" and features ...

Sam Medley, 09 Apr 2021 17:09

An alleged official poster for the Tab A7 Lite. (Source: Voice)

Galaxy Tab A7 Lite: Samsung's support website hints at an imminent launch for the new budget slate

Some recent leaks have pointed to the prospect of a Lite version of the Galaxy Tab A7. Now, the addition of a new device to the support sections of a number of national Samsung websites may suggest this slate is nearly here. Accor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Apr 2021 13:55

A Spectrum prototype with a V tablet. (Source: Eve Devices)

Eve Devices announces yet another Spectrum monitor shipping delay

Eve Devices announced its Spectrum as the world's first monitor with a QHD/240Hz option back in January 2021. Unfortunately, the OEM has also just stated that this SKU will not ship until July 9, 2021. Furthermore, the 4K/144Hz mo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Apr 2021 19:14

The LG Wing will be the last showcase of LG smartphone innovation. (Image: LG)

LG promises three Android OS system upgrades for the last of its premium smartphones

With LG’s unfortunate exit from the smartphone market, owners of the company’s handsets have rightly been worried about the relative longevity of their devices. LG has now confirmed that it will stick by its existing customers and...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Apr 2021 13:25

Part of the Huawei Watch 3's alleged UI. (Source: Weibo)

Rumor | The Huawei Watch 3 will be a premium wearable that runs on HarmonyOS

Huawei is now thought to have a new smartwatch on the way. A Weibo-based leaker now asserts that it is to be called the Watch 3 and is not to be a 'sports' model. This source also believes that the OEM will install a "full" versio...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Apr 2021 00:11

Patch 1.2 has made improvements on last-generation consoles, but CDPR has a long way to go with fixes and optimisations. (Image source: CDPR)

The PlayStation 4 Pro remains the go-to last generation console for Cyberpunk 2077 even with Patch 1.2

Patch 1.2 for Cyberpunk 2077 is slowly being dissected, but it seems to improve the game less on last-generation consoles than people had anticipated. In fact, most of the improvements are only noticeable on the PlayStation 4 Pro,...

Alex Alderson, 07 Apr 2021 23:57

The Super Mario Bros box. (Source: Wikipedia)

A rare mint copy of Super Mario Bros for the NES breaks records for games sold at auctions

An unboxed copy of the game Super Mario Bros for the legacy Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) console has reportedly sold at auction for US$660,000. This is the largest final asking price for a video game yet. The item in questi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Apr 2021 23:25

MIUI 12.5 should start reaching some devices globally within the next month or so. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi confirms MIUI 12.5 rollout plans for over a dozen devices

Xiaomi has outlined plans to upgrade a host of devices to MIUI 12.5 by the end of next month. The rollout only applies to devices on the company's Chinese ROM though, so it may be May before Xiaomi's latest OS reaches devices glob...

Alex Alderson, 07 Apr 2021 01:35

A Nokia phone on Android Go. (Source: Nokia)

Rumor | Nokia is slated to ditch stock Android for its own new customized UI

Nokia has reportedly posted a new job listing for a UX designer. This position's remit will apparently involve producing an optimal user experience both for mobile devices and online. The OS in question is not mentioned; however, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Apr 2021 18:06

ARCFOX teases its first Huawei-tuned car. (Source: Weibo)

The first-gen "Huawei Car" is on the way

Recent rumors of Huawei's planned entry into the electric vehicle market seem to have been given more weight today thanks to the well-known leaker @RODENT950. It seems that the first car developed in partnership with the OEM will ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Apr 2021 16:18

Google Pixel 5 flagship gets GPU boost with April 2021 software update (Source: Google)

Pixel 5 update brings massive GPU performance boost

The April 2021 security update for the Google Pixel series comes with connectivity, camera, and stability improvements for the entire lineup, but the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G get a noticeable gaming performance boost. However, the ...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Apr 2021 12:06

WhatsApp will soon allow users to transfer chats between Android and iOS devices

A future version of WhatsApp will let users migrate their chats data across platforms. The feature is currently available in a beta version of the app and only allows iOS to Android transfers. There is no word as to when it will b...

Anil Satyanarayana, 05 Apr 2021 20:50

The MatePad Pro 2's alleged desktop. (Source: Weibo)

Huawei MatePad Pro 2: new leaks may show how HarmonyOS will look as a tablet UI

The Huawei MatePad Pro 2 is currently touted as an upcoming rival to the iPad Pro or Samsung Galaxy Tab S7-series slates. According to a Weibo-based tipster, it might launch with HarmonyOS in China, at least. This new leak include...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Apr 2021 16:52

A huge number of Facebook accounts might be in danger after data from a 2019 leak surfaces online

Failbook: Personal data of roughly 530 million accounts from 106 countries leaks online

Although the data breach in question today apparently took place back in 2019, it is quite disturbing to find out that more than 500 million Facebook accounts are now in danger since the database has surfaced online in a freely ac...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Apr 2021 11:13

The Galaxy SmartTag Plus. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung releases the Plus variant of the Galaxy SmartTag in the US

The Galaxy SmartTag is Samsung's recent answer to Tile-like devices. It was released in vanilla and Plus variants, although only the former has been available until now. The latter is now also on the market, although it is listed ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Apr 2021 23:38

A new Galaxy F12 teaser. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy F12 is to be unleashed on the Indian market soon

Various leaks, official ones included, point to the imminent debut of the Galaxy F12 in India soon. Samsung has just confirmed then with by announcing that the phone will launch in April 5, 2021. However, its specs might be less t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Apr 2021 22:50

OnePlus updates the 9 and 9 Pro with camera improvements and March 2021 security patches

OnePlus has just launched the 9 series of flagship phones. Despite this, it has felt the need to push a software update to the 2 devices already with tweaks for their Hasselblad-branded cameras.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Apr 2021 18:47

The Samsung Galaxy A82 allegedly appears in a new leak revealing its SoC, RAM and display specs

A device called the Samsung Galaxy A Quantum 2 - possibly the South Korean product name for the A82 - has appeared on the Google Play Console A82. According to its new leaks, it will launch with 6GB of RAM, an FHD+ screen and the ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Apr 2021 18:22

A first look at the Reno6 series? (Source: TENAA via GizmoChina)

The OPPO Reno6 series is tipped to launch with the new Dimensity 1200 processor

The OPPO Reno5 smartphones has been around for about 6 months now; therefore, going by this line's usual release cycle, it might nearly be time for a 6 series launch. New leaks suggest that they are indeed in the works, and will d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Apr 2021 16:22

The new "MeowBook" teaser. (Source: Realme)

Rumor | Realme’s upcoming laptop, smart speaker and VR headset are to be Meow-themed

Some Realme fans might already be aware of Realmeow, this OEM’s recently-unveiled visor-rocking feline mascot. Now, some official-looking Twitter accounts allege that this character is to become much more to the brand. In fact, it...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Apr 2021 15:24

LineageOS 18.1 is now live and available for numerous devices. (Image source: LineageOS)

LineageOS 18.1 based on Android 11 goes live for 70 devices

The LineageOS team has finally released version 18.1 of its OS. LineageOS 18.1 is available for 70 devices, including many that are unlikely to receive Android 11 officially. LineageOS 18.1 contains several new features beyond tho...

Alex Alderson, 02 Apr 2021 15:21

Cortana on Android and iOS is no more. (Image source: Microsoft)

Cortana on Android and iOS is no more; Microsoft recommends using its To Do app instead

Microsoft has pulled the Cortana apps for Android and iOS from their respective app stores. The move comes after Microsoft announced that it would stop supporting its Cortana mobile apps, but it also has disabled functionality on ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Apr 2021 15:01

The Mi Smart Band 6 has received a sleep breathing quality monitor update. (Image source: Xiaomi/Gearbest - edited)

Mi Smart Band 6 China version goes on sale on AliExpress from US$44.97 as Xiaomi's new fitness tracker gets a sleep-breathing monitor update

Eager Xiaomi fans outside of China can now order the new Mi Smart Band 6 from AliExpress, with prices starting from US$44.97. The NFC model is also available for purchase although the payment feature likely won’t function outside ...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Apr 2021 13:39

The FCC clears Lenovo's new Yoga Tab 13 for launch

Repeated leaks have pointed to the imminent arrival of a new member of the Lenovo Yoga Tab series. Now, the FCC has certified a device going by this device's alleged model number, indicating that it is destined for the US market, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Apr 2021 19:51

Realme launches the V13, an affordable new 5G phone that might also go international soon

The V13 is a new Realme phone launched on the Chinese market today. Admittedly, its processor - the MediaTek Dimensity 700 - has been seen before. It is joined by a 90Hz display and a 5000mAh battery in its latest vehicle, which, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Mar 2021 22:48

MIUI 12.5 has reached three devices so far. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi begins rolling out MIUI 12.5 ahead of schedule

Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 12.5, its latest OS following last year's MIUI 12. MIUI 12.5 has arrived ahead of schedule, although most devices will not receive it until sometime during the summer.

Alex Alderson, 31 Mar 2021 19:54

Samsung Z2 smartphone with Tizen OS, Tizen OS might be discontinued late March 2021 rumor (Source: Samsung)

Incoming funeral: Tizen might be phased out in favor of Wear OS

If the data found in the latest version of the Galaxy Wearable app turns out to be accurate, Samsung's next-gen smartwatches will only run Google's Wear OS. The Galaxy Watch 4 and its Active sibling are expected to arrive later th...

Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2021 11:24

Xiaomi revitalizes its Surge line of processors. (Source: YouTube)

The Surge C1 is Xiaomi's return to the in-house chipset market

A select handful of mobile device OEMs design their own custom silicon, and Xiaomi has just re-joined these ranks with the new Surge C1. Unlike other first-party chipsets, this one is a new image signal processor designed specific...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Mar 2021 00:08

ZTE launches the new S30 series. (Source: Weibo)

The ZTE S30 Pro is the world's latest 144Hz display smartphone

ZTE has launched its new S30 series of Android phones today (March 30, 2021). Its flagship is the Snapdragon 768G-powered Pro variant, which debuts with a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display that boasts HDR10+ support, 800 nits of brigh...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Mar 2021 22:48

Radeon RX cards have a new software update. (Source: AMD)

The latest Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 driver update adds support for DirectX ray-tracing and Outriders

AMD has released the latest version of its Adrenalin 2020 Edition driver for Radeon cards. It is hardly essential, yet may be useful for those wishing for the best experience in ray-tracing-heavy titles such as Cyberpunk 2077. It ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Mar 2021 17:26

Xiaomi intros the Mi AX9000 router. (Source: YouTube)

Xiaomi touts the Mi AX9000 as the industry's next big thing in Wi-Fi 6 routers

Xiaomi's bumper launch of today (March 29, 2021) mainly focused on its new Mi 11-series Android phones. However, it also introduced a number of new products that could be used alongside them, one of which is the new Mi AX9000 rout...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Mar 2021 23:21

Huawei is almost finished distributing EMUI 11 globally. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei brings EMUI 11 to more devices globally but delays Indian rollout by two months

Huawei has almost completed its EMUI 11 rollout after commencing it late last year. Only a few devices should be without EMUI 11 now, except for in India, where Huawei has delayed proceedings by two months.

Alex Alderson, 29 Mar 2021 21:07

The fake System Upate app's on-screen presence. (Source: Zimperium)

An Android app calling itself "System Update" is unmasked as malware by a security company

According to the cybersecurity specialists Zimperium, a non-Google Play Store app masquerading as a system-update tool found online is in fact Android malware. Once installed on devices via side-loading, it apparently steals infor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Mar 2021 19:55

The Galaxy Tab S7 line might get new variants soon. (Source: Samsung)

Rumor | The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus Lite has 4G/LTE and 5G variants

Recent leaks have pointed to upcoming, possibly more affordable, Samsung slates, one of which could be called the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite on its launch. However, the latest tip suggests that this device might in fact be the Lite versio...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Mar 2021 18:43

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro might look like this. (Source: Weibo)

A probable Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro makes it onto Geekbench just before its launch

The Xiaomi Mi 11's even more premium versions are slated to launch on March 29, 2021. Of these, the Pro had yet to be spotted in benchmarking leaks - until now. A device with its alleged model number has finally surfaced on Geekbe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Mar 2021 17:53