HTC Desire 20 Pro reportedly in the works, spotted on GeekBench too

HTC is working on a new smartphone, what year is it? An insider by the name of @LlabTooFeR with historically reliable intel on HTC devices has shared some bits on the matter. The smartphone has a code name Bayamo but will be called Desire 20 Pro for commercial purposes. It will resemble the Xiaomi Mi 10 from the back and we're reading that as having...

Meizu 17 officially confirmed to feature a 4,500mAh battery and 30W charging

Meizu has been teasing its upcoming top-tier smartphone, the Meizu 17, for a while now and we have a new installment in that promo campaign. From a post shared on the company's official Weibo page today, we learn that the Meizu 17 will will be powered by a 4,500mAh battery and will support 30-watt charging with Meizu's proprietary mCharge solution....

OnePlus Warp Charge 30 wireless charger price in India to be INR3,990

Alongside the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, the company announced the Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger, which puts out 30 watts of power to the Pro's induction coil (the vanilla model doesn't support wireless charging). The optional accessory is sold separately and retails for $70 in the US or €70 in Europe (where it's out of stock at the moment). We're now...

Our Oppo Find X2 Pro camera review video is out

The Oppo Find X2 Pro boasts one of the most impressive camera systems on a smartphone. It's got an exclusive 48MP main cam with bigger-than-usual sensor and pixels, a regularly-sized 48MP sensor behind its ultra wide angle lens (a unique pairing too), and a 5x zoom periscope telephoto. A 32MP selfie shooter completes the picture on the front. With...

Xiaomi hypes up the Mi 10 Youth display - Samsung-made OLED, 4,300,000:1 contrast

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth 5G is set to be announced in a couple of days, and we've already seen a TENAA listing detailing most specs as well as some official teasers highlighting its camera system. The teasing game continues on Weibo, where Xiaomi's now showcased the upcoming phone's display. It's a Samsung-made Super AMOLED panel and Xiaomi is keen...

vivo iQOO 3 gets a 10% price cut in India, ships after lockdown though

The vivo iQOO 3 is getting an INR4,000 discount on all its 4G-only versions bringing the base 8GB/128GB model's price down to INR34,990. The 8GB/256GB option will set you back INR37,990. Here's some more love from team #iQOO!Introducing new price for #iQOO3 starting at INR 34,990We are absorbing the recent GST increase to give our customers even...

OnePlus 8 review

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OnePlus downsizes its workforce in UK, France, and Germany by up to 80%, report says

OnePlus is now in a post-launch phase as the company is in the process of fulfilling pre-orders of its latest duo of smartphones: the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro. As reported by Engadget which cites a number of sources "close to the matter", OnePlus has downsized its workforces in the UK, France, and Germany by as much as 90 percent - leaving behind key...

Facebook makes it official: WhatsApp audio and video calls will soon have up to 8 participants

The rumors were correct, Facebook is indeed upping the maximum limit of people allowed to participate in a group audio or video call on WhatsApp. The current limit is 4, but this will "soon" double to 8 for everyone, the company revealed today. The new functionality has already been spotted in beta versions of the app. As before, these calls, whether...

Facebook launches Messenger Rooms for unlimited video calls with up to 50 people

Today Facebook has unveiled its response to the crazy growth of Zoom over the past few weeks of the COVID-19 related lockdowns happening pretty much worldwide. Facebook Messenger already had video chat functionality, but it was limited both in the total number of people allowed to participate, and also in its requirement that all of them have a Facebook...

Verizon-exclusive Cloud White Samsung Galaxy S20 gets pictured

So far Verizon hasn't been selling the Samsung Galaxy S20, despite the fact that the carrier offers both the S20+ and the S20 Ultra. This will be rectified soon, and when the carrier nicknamed Big Red will have the S20 on offer, it will also get its own exclusive colorway - Cloud White. Evan Blass has shared these official-looking press renders of...

LG Velvet specs leak

LG's most exciting smartphone in quite a while (at least design-wise) is getting official on May 7. The Velvet should be the first in a line of upper mid-range devices that are meant to replace the now-defunct G series. LG has been teasing bits and pieces about the phone already, including the fact that it will have the Snapdragon 765 chipset at...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Series to launch globally on April 30

Xiaomi has announced on its global social media channels that it will be launching the Redmi Note 9 Series. The launch will be through an online event, which will take place on April 30, 20:00 GMT. The legend of #RedmiNoteSeries continues! Get ready to meet the newest members of #RedmiNote9Series as well as other great Xiaomi products! #NoMiWithoutYou...

Our Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro video review is out

Our Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro written review has been out for a few days and now we present you with the video breakdown. This is without a doubt the best flagship Xiaomi has released so far, matching any top of the line offering from other premium smartphone makers. But does it live up to the hype and more importantly is it worth the high asking price? Check...

OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro have sold out in China, company shifts production to resume sales

The OnePlus 8 phones may be pricey, but they sure are popular - CEO Pete Lau posted that all versions of the 8 series have been sold out in China. The level of demand has surpassed the company's expectations. Even the OnePlus 8 Pro at its CNY 6,000 price tag (close to $800) is all gone. The Pro model with 8/128GB memory proved to be the most sought...

Additional issues surface regarding OnePlus 8 Pro display

Yesterday, we reported on the green tint issue on the OnePlus 8 Pro display. Since then, we have noticed several other issues from other OnePlus forum and reddit users. Based on various posts, the issues currently include black crush, image retention and burn-in and green tint at lower brightness levels. The two images below show a OnePlus forum...

Apple iPhone SE (2020) goes on sale in 40 countries

The iPhone SE (2020) is now officially on sale in the first wave of 40 countries, including the US, the UK, France, Germany, Canada and Taiwan. It's unclear how many units will be available for buyers, but it's likely that there will be limited supply. Those who've pre-ordered on April 17 saw delivery estimates from May 1 to May 5 as the fastests...

Here WeGo Maps comes to Huawei App Gallery

Since losing its access to Google Mobile Services (GMS) nearly a year ago, Huawei has been looking for ways to expand its app portfolio through the App Gallery store. Now, it got a serious addition with Here WeGo Maps (formerly Here Maps) which is now available for download on the App Gallery. Here WeGo Maps on Huawei App Gallery The app offers full...

Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth shines on TENAA in all its glory

Xiaomi is launching the Mi 10 Youth on Monday and the phone has finally been listed on TENAA with full specs sheet and images. The is confirmed to come with a Snapdragon 765G, a big OLED of Full HD+ resolution, plenty of memory, and a 48MP main camera. Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth The chipset isn't actually explicitly listed but the 2.4 GHz CPU is and currently,...

Kuo: Apple to launch 3rd gen AirPods in Q1 2021

Apple is planning to start mass production of new AirPods at the end of 2020. This was revealed by the analyst Ming-Chi Kuo where he revealed the earphones will arrive in Q1 2021. The note to investors, quoted by Apple Insider, also revealed the second-gen AirPods Pro are not coming any time soon - Cupertino will start mass production at the end...

Realme X3 SuperZoom clears Bluetooth SIG certification

Realme's X3 has been in our rumor mill since the beginning of the month. We're expecting a vanilla X3 as well as an X3 SuperZoom which was spotted in several listings earlier this month. Now we have yet another sighting of the X3 SuperZoom which was spotted in the database of the Bluetooth SIG. The device was spotted bearing the same RMX2086 model...

Xiaomi Redmi K30i image reveals two fewer cameras than the K30

Xiaomi is expected to launch a Redmi K30i smartphone with a 48MP camera, but keeping the Snapdragon 765G from the Redmi K30. It was said to be the cheapest 5G handset on the market, and thanks to leaked render today, we know where Xiaomi is making cuts. The image of the Redmi K30i reveals two fewer cameras - one on each side. This means the screen...

Xiaomi Mi A3 once again is receiving Android 10 update

Nothing in the world is certain except death, taxes and Xiaomi Mi A series phones having troubles with major Android updates. According to users on Reddit, some Xiaomi Mi A3 units are receiving an Android 10 new update, which is different from the previous three, and brings once again all the features the latest Google OS has - dark theme, new gesture...

Meizu 17 series confirmed to use Snapdragon 865 and UFS 3.1 storage

The launch the Meizu 17 series if fast approaching - it's coming in two weeks on May 8. We are expecting a vanilla Meizu 17 alongside a Pro model and the company just confirmed both phones will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset and use UFS 3.1 storage. Meanwhile, Meizu also showed out its upcoming collaboration with the PANDAER-Family cartoon...

Huawei Y8s leaks with a notch, dual cameras

Thanks to Evan Blass, we got a hold on an official-looking image of the upcoming Huawei Y8s. The phone appears to have a proper notch, a fingerprint scanner on the back and two cameras, lined with the LED flash in a black rectangle, as is the trend now. The Huawei Y-branded smartphones are from the most affordable price range and are often the global...

LG Velvet arriving on May 7

LG already made two announcements for its new midranger called Velvet, but we are yet to find out any of the hardware specs. The company now confirmed that the final announcement is coming on May 7 by posting a video on YouTube, dedicated to the design-oriented smartphone with three cameras on the back. The four colorful dots represent the main rear...

iPhone SE teardown: What happens when you put an iPhone 8 motherboard into the iPhone SE?

The new iPhone SE (2020) is going on sale today and an early teardown shows the similarities between it and the iPhone 8. The "Jiang Teardown" video was posted by Wenzhou Ao Technololgy on YouTube (the channel's name is translated from Mandarin). In the video, the new iPhone SE is torn down side by side with the iPhone 8 to highlight the differences....

OnePlus addresses green tint with the OnePlus 8 Pro's display

The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro are available for sale in the UK and Europe since April 21. The devices aren't releasing in the US until April 29. However, as the first customers get their hands on the new OnePlus phones, some users are reporting concerns with the display. OnePlus 8 Pro There are two incidents that are causing a stir over at the OnePlus...

Google releases Android 11 Developer Preview 3 for Pixel devices

Today, Google has begun rolling out the third release of the Android 11 Developer Preview to several Pixel devices. Unfortunately, we don't recommend anyone flash a Developer Preview build to your Pixel if it is currently your primary device, as it perhaps may not be stable enough. The update is dated on April 23 with a build number of RPP3.200230.017...

vivo iQOO 3 5G review

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vivo S6 5G gets new Streamer Secret color

vivo S6 5G debuted last month in black, white and blue colors but now vivo is bringing a new Streamer Secret option which features a gradient color that shifts between orange, purple and blue hues. The new Streamer Secret vivo S6 is scheduled to go on sale starting April 30. The company hasn't revealed the memory and storage configurations it will...

Indian TWS earbud market grows by 700%, led by Apple's AirPods

The Indian truly wireless earbud market saw a tremendous 700% increase in 2019, which made it the fastest-growing market in wearables in the world. Apple dominated with its second-generation AirPods and its AirPods Pro, the latter of which launched in the country in November. Thanks to its premium pricing Apple will dominate the revenue share of...

Huawei unveils the 10.4 MatePad with M-Pencil support

Huawei held an online launch event today, unveiling the new nova 7 series of phones,but alongside them we also got the new Huawei MatePad. It is essentially a toned-down version of the MatePad Pro, announced last November in China. The Huawei MatePad is built around a 10.4" 2,000 x 1,200 pixel IPS display and a Kirin 810 chipset. It packs a 7,250mAh...

Apple will reportedly launch ARM-based Mac in 2021 based on A14 SoC

Apple is planning to launch at least one ARM-based Mac next year, reports Bloomberg. According to its sources, Apple is working on three custom ARM-based chipsets for Macs, which will be based on the A14 processor that will power the 2020 iPhones. Although based on the A14, the Mac versions of these chipsets will be much more powerful. Exactly how...

Microsoft Surface Earbuds will launch in Europe on May 6, priced at €199

Microsoft's entry into TWS earbuds - the Surface Earbuds - will finally go on sale in European countries on May 6. The buds will cost €199, placing them slightly above the €169 Samsung Galaxy Buds+ and way below the €279 Apple AirPods Pro. Microsoft's Surface Earbuds will cost CHF 220 in Switzerland, while their US price is $249, but there's still...

Honor 30 Pro+ arrives in a limited edition Boy London-branded retail box

Honor announced a partnership with the fashion brand Boy London right in time for the launch of the Honor 30 smartphones. The most powerful Honor 30 Pro+ smartphone will be offered in a limited edition retail box with some branded accessories from the clothing company, including a case, a pin, and a unique t-shirt. There are two options of the limited...

The new Huawei nova 7 phones are obsessed with selfies in their first promo videos

Huawei unveiled three new nova 7 phones, including the Pro model, which has a periscope lens with 5x optical zoom - typically, you only see periscopes on the flagship phones from a brand, but Huawei is breaking the mold here. So, you'd think that this would be the focus of the promo campaign but the first videos focus on the camera on the other side....

Huawei nova 7, 7 SE and 7 Pro debut with 64MP cameras and 5G

After several weeks of leaks and speculations, Huawei officially took the wraps off its nova 7 series comprising of three devices - the nova 7 Pro, nova 7 and nova 7 SE. All three phones come with 5G connectivity, 64MP main cameras and 4,000 mAh batteries with 40W fast charging. The main differences come in the displays and chipsets where the nova...

Apple patches iOS flaw that allowed access to your data

An iOS flaw has been discovered, which would allow hackers to crash and reset an iPhone or iPad and gain access to some of the stored data. The vulnerability is in the Mail app and is activated by sending a special email, even a blank one, which causes the device to crash. From there the hacker could gain access to the device's emails and even its...

Xiaomi details the Mi 10 Youth camera, shares plenty of photo samples

Xiaomi is preparing to launch a new phone for its domestic market named Mi 10 Youth. Initially expected to be based on the Mi 10 Lite 5G, it has now been confirmed to come with a periscope telephoto camera on the back. The launch is scheduled for April 27, and today the company shared the details on the camera setup. Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth The periscope...

Samsung video shows the best features of the 108MP ISOCELL HM1 sensor

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra may have one of the most technologically impressive cameras out there, but the results it gets out of the hardware are not the best - in our review we said that Samsung needs to work more on tuning the camera, DxOMark placed the Ultra in 6th position. The company is still confident in its hardware and released this video...

Motorola shares stunning Edge and Edge+ camera samples

Yesteday Motorola unveiled the Edge+ and Edge - they share a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and general design, but have different chipsets, batteries and camera setups. The Motorola Edge+ has the superior 108MP camera, which outputs 27MP 4-in-1 pixel-binned results, while the vanilla Edge has a 64MP main camera that combines 4 pixels...

iPhone SE (2020) AnTuTu scores reveal underclocked chipset

When Apple relaunched the iPhone SE (2020) with the current A13 Bionic chipset, many were celbrating the opportunity to get iPhone 11 Pro Max performance at a far more affordable price. However, the SE appeared on AnTuTu and posted an underwhelming score of under 500,000, which is quite off the performance of the 2019 iPhones. Looking at the result...

Alleged Redmi Note 9 will actually be called Redmi 10X in China

Last week we a Xiaomi phone stopped by TENAA with model number M2003J15SC. It was rumored to go official as Redmi Note 9, but that might not be the case at least in Xiaomi's home market. The very same device appeared in the China Telecom database today with the name Redmi 10X. It has the Mediatek Helio G85 chipset, coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB...

iQOO Neo3 brings 144Hz display, Snapdragon 865 and 44W fast charging for $380

Last month, vivo's iQOO sub-brand introduced the iQOO 3 5G, one of the most affordable Snapdragon 865-powered phones on the market. Now the company has gone even more aggressive with the new iQOO Neo3. It comes with a 144Hz refresh rate display, Snapdragon 865 chipset, dual-mode 5G connectivity and a CNY 2,698 ($380/INR 28,991) starting price. The...

Teasing of the Meizu 17 continues with quad cameras and ring flash

Meizu has been teasing its upcoming 17 flagship for the past few days and it has just revealed full frontal and backside photos of the device on Weibo. The caption on Meizu's post translates to "Talented like you. An annual flagship that you can never forget at a glance. On May 8, the 5G flagship press conference of the series 17, 15 days to dream!"...

Realme X50m 5G announced: Snapdragon 765G SoC, 120Hz display, and 48MP quad camera

Realme's 5G lineup gets a third member today as the X50m 5G joins the X50 and X50 Pro. The Realme X50m 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 765G SoC, which is the same chipset that powers the vanilla X50. The smartphone runs Android 10-based Realme UI out of the box and has two memory options - 6GB/128GB and 8GB/128GB. The X50m 5G packs a 6.57" 20:9 120Hz...

Verizon extends its 15GB of additional data for customers through May

Back in March, Verizon announced it was going to offer all of its wireless customers and Verizon Business customers 15GB of extra data for the month of April as part of a number of efforts to help customers through the COVID-19 crisis. Today, Verizon reached out to announce it will offer an additional 15GB of LTE data through the month of May as...

T-Mobile delivers One UI 2.1 update to the Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e

T-Mobile has started sending out the update to Samsung's One UI 2.1 to the Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e. This is the latest Android skin from the Korean company, the one that made its global debut on the Galaxy S20 family. In the meantime, its predecessors have been updated in various markets across the globe, and now the new software is finally making...

iQOO UI is headed to older devices in mid-June

It's a given at this point: first, one of BBK's brands launches a phone under a new sub-brand. Then, that sub-brand loses the co-branding of its parent company. This happened with Realme (spun off of Oppo), and with iQOO too (spun off of vivo). The next step for Realme was software-related, as its phones initially ran Oppo's ColorOS, but have since...