After several teasers, Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi today unveiled the Redmi K30 and the Redmi K30 5G, which boast 6.67" 120Hz displays and sport 64MP cameras on the back.
Redmi K30 5G
The Redmi K30 5G is the first smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 765G SoC which brings in 5G connectivity to the device, making it the first Redmi smartphone to support the next-gen network.
The smartphone boots Android 10-based MIUI 11 and comes in four memory versions - 6GB/64GB, 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB, and 8GB/256GB.
The Redmi K30 5G is built around a 6.67" LCD that has a resolution of 2400x1080 pixels...
Realme is all set to launch its first truly wireless earphones - Buds Air - on December 17. The company has already revealed a few features and color options of the Buds Air but hasn't divulged its price. However, thanks to Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart, we know the Buds Air will be priced at INR4,999 ($70/65) in India.
Apart from the price, the listing (which has now been taken down) also revealed that the Buds Air will charge through a USB-C port, unlike the Buds Wireless that draw power through a dated microUSB port.
The Buds Air will come with a 12mm bass boost driver and...
Last week we stumbled upon a battery certification for the upcoming Galaxy S11+ and now we got some news on the smaller S11 which also got its battery certified by SafetyKorea. It appears Samsung is sticking to its new larger cell approach and will outfit the S11 with a 4,500 mAh battery.
The S11's battery cell comes with the EB-BG985ABY model number which falls in line with the device's own SM-G985 model number. We also get an image of the actual battery and although it's not the best quality, we can see the minimal capacity comes in at 4,370 mAh while the typical value is listed at...
Late Monday, Google Fi customers saw a notification for a free Nest Home Mini as a gift to subscribers in time for the holidays.
Whether you are currently a Google Fi customer or have been at some point, you might be eligible to receive a free Nest Home Mini. Open the Google Fi App and in the dashboard screen, you should see a "Get your free Nest Mini" notification. Customers should redeem the free Nest Mini before December 31.
Via Droid-Life
As per Droid-Life customers who have their accounts paused may even be eligible for the free Nest Mini. So if you've used Google Fi at...
Samsung has been expanding its One UI 2 interface to plenty of countries since the beginning of the month. Beta testers have been able to switch to Stable updates, but now reports from the European countries of Slovakia, Greece, and United Kingdom revealed regular users that have purchased the device from a retailer are receiving the glorious notification about an incoming software update.
Samsung Galaxy S10+ update log in Slovak
Originally, Samsung was expected to begin pushing the update to One UI 2 and Android 10 in January 2020, but now this looks more like the end date of the...
The International Data Corporation (or IDC) released a new report for the third quarter of this year, focusing on the increasing popularity of products falling under the wearables category of consumer tech. This year, the industry saw a massive growth of 94.6% for wearables in Q3 compared to 2018's third quarter.
Huawei Freebuds 3 next to 2nd-gen AirPods
Most of the growth is attributed to an expanding category of "hearables" which refer to wireless earbuds, most popularized by Apple with the every-growing trend set by AirPods and all the look-alikes from other...
Oppo will launch the Reno3, Reno3 Pro, and Reno3 Pro 5G this month. The vanilla Reno3 received TENAA certification last week, revealing its design and specs in the process. And now what's believed to be the Reno3 Pro 5G has been certified by the Chinese authority.
There are two models of the Reno3 Pro 5G - PCRM00 and PCRT00. But both share the same specs.
The Reno3 Pro 5G is built around a 6.5" FHD+ AMOLED display that has a punch-hole in the top-left corner and a fingerprint reader underneath.
The smartphone is powered by an octa-core processor which is a part of the Snapdragon 765G...
The Chinese manufacturer Oppo is having its Inno Day 2019 where we see its latest innovations, developed throughout the year. Last year we reported the arrival of a periscope-type camera with 10x zoom, and now we were cordially invited by the company to attend this year's event in Shenzhen, China.
During the presentation, Oppo teased plenty of technologies and gadgets, including a smartwatch and new truly wireless headphones with Voice AI. It also announced a 5G CPE (essentially a 5G router for homes) and AR glasses.
Oppo 5G CPE Oppo AR Glasses
The main topic of the...
Late last month, Realme teased the Realme X50 5G with dual-mode 5G support. Realme hasn't revealed when the X50 5G will be unveiled, but the company has now announced what chipset it will have under the hood.
Realme took to Chinese social network Weibo to announce that the X50 5G will come with the freshly announced Snapdragon 765G SoC, which is a GPU-boosted variant of the Snapdragon 765. It comes with Snapdragon X52 5G modem integration, which offers download speeds of up to 1.2Gbps on 4G and 3.7Gbps on 5G.
The poster shared by Realme has a silhouette of the X50 5G, which shows...
If you're into the Sony Xperia 1 and its unique 21:9 4K-ish screen, here's some good news. The phone is now retailing for the lowest price ever, although this is probably a limited time offer.
Still, you can now grab one for just $748 unlocked, which is precisely $201.99 less than its introductory price of $949.99. Amazon is the one offering this outstanding deal, and the unit you'll purchase comes with a US warranty.
The Xperia 1 recently started receiving the update to Android 10, and it should be compatible with Verizon, AT&T, as well as T-Mobile in the States if you're interested in...
Gmail's newest feature is definitely an interesting one, weird as it may sound. The email service will let you attach emails to other emails - without needing to download them first.
Just drag and drop one or more emails into the Compose window and you're all set. Alternatively, you can select one or more emails from the conversation view, and using the overflow (three-dot) menu button select "Forward as attachment".
This sounds a bit out there, but there apparently are situations where attaching emails makes more sense than forwarding separate emails - say if you want to forward...
Apple will be launching their next-gen iPhone in 2020, which at the moment is tentatively known as the iPhone 12. The iPhone 12 will come with a host of new features, but it seems that the features might be big enough where customers are apparently hold off on buying the iPhone 11, so much so that Apple could be cutting back on production.This is according to Rosenblatt analyst Jun Zhang […]
Come early 2020, it is expected that Huawei will be taking the wraps off its next flagship smartphone, the Huawei P40 and the P40 Pro. That being said, given that we’re nearly towards the end of the year, it also means that it is ripe for the rumor mills to start churning out P40-related rumors and leaks.In fact, in a post shared by GizChina, they have published what is allegedly […]
Google's Pixel 4 is like the Pixel 4 XL, only smaller... is what Google wants you to think. Yes, that's true of most things, and whether that's a win or a loss is up to you. Where the two models differ is - obviously from the spec sheet - the screen and the battery.
In our full video review of the smaller Pixel 4, we take a look at how the device makes do with the hand it's been dealt by its Google overlords. We also cover everything that makes this phone stand out from the increasingly crowded pack.
In the end, though, we feel like Google wasted a lot of opportunities here to...
From video edits over 5G to securely storing your driver's license, here's what you have to look forward to on phones using Qualcomm's high-end Snapdragon 865 chip.
AnTuTu published two Top 10 charts listing the best performing phones in the flagship and mid-range segments. These charts are based on data collected between November 1 and November 30.
In the flagship segment, the Asus ROG Phone II climbed to the top, followed closely by a pack of OnePlus phones and a Realme. The Top 10 looks quite different than it did back in November.
Still, this is a clear case of Snapdragon dominance, the first non-Qualcomm chipset is the Exynos 9825 powering the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G, which came in at #10.
The mid-range segment is ruled by Redmi Note 8 Pro,...
MediaTek went out and announced its high-end Dimensity 1000 5G-capable chipset just recently and the company also unveiled its budget-friendly 5G solutions with model numbers MT6885 and MT6873. These chips will likely appear on future Oppo, vivo, Xiaomi and even Huawei phones but according to people familiar with the matter, Samsung is forming a partnership with the Taiwanese company as well.
Reportedly, Samsung is already negotiating with MediaTek for the low-end 5G chips for some of its Galaxy A and M models. This is in line with Samsung's attempts to outsource some of the...
The latest "feature drop" parachutes a number of new apps as well as new functionality to the Pixel 4 and 4 XL, some of the new perks are available for older models as well.
First up is Portrait Blur in Google Photos - this feature blurs the background in your photo, turning any image shot by the Pixel into a portrait photo. This works even on old images.
Background blurring is now an option in Duo video calls as well and it works on 2nd and 3rd generation Pixels. A feature unique to the Pixel 4 duo zooms in on your face during the call and tracks you as you move. If someone...
The Asus ROG Phone II is arguably the most feature-packed smartphone on the market right now. It packs all the latest and greatest components like a 120Hz refresh rate screen, Snapdragon 855+ chipset and UFS 3.0 storage. Up until now the device was only offered in its 12/512GB trim across Europe but starting today Asus is bringing two more varieties.
Asus is naming these versions STRIX and Ultimate Edition. The main difference here is in the RAM and storage departments where the STRIX Edition comes in an 8/128GB trim while the Ultimate Edition packs a 12 GB RAM and a generous 1TB...
Huawei is planning to release more devices powered by HarmonyOS next year and will market them globally. However, there are no plans to switch its phones, tablets and computers over to the in-house OS. The company already stated that it will not release a Harmony phone this year and it looks like there won't be one next year either.
It will release peripheral products like smartwatches, though (the current breed of Huawei smartwatches run Lite OS). Huawei is also planning on building smart speakers and VR devices that will run Harmony. Smart TVs too, of course, like the Honor Vision, which...
So far, only a couple of smartphones with Samsung's new 108MP ISOCELL Bright HMX have come out and all of them from Xiaomi. And it's no secret anymore that Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S11-lineup will most likely come equipped with the said sensor, but this is not entirely true, as it turns out.
The Galaxy S11+ uses a 1 / 1.3-inch 108MP Samsung exclusive custom sensor, which is superior in quality to ISOCELL Bright HMX and has a high cost. Ice universe (@UniverseIce) December 8, 2019
According to a reputable Samsung leakster on Twitter, the Galaxy S11+ will come with an exclusive, custom...
OnePlus has good news for prospective buyers of its new television. The first one is that the TV now finally comes with the Netflix app pre-installed. This was one of our complaints when we reviewed the television back in October and we are glad to see it being resolved.
However, the lack of Netflix was nothing compared to the atrocity that was the remote control design. But in a completely unexpected move, OnePlus has decided to redesign the remote from scratch and offer it as replacement to current owners.
The previous remote had multiple issues with it; the body was too small...
When it comes to mobile devices, Microsoft has pretty much lost on that front where at the moment, the scene is pretty much populated by iOS and Android devices. That being said, we imagine that there are probably some users out there who might be on Windows 10 Mobile, but it looks like your time has come.Microsoft has confirmed that after the 10th of December, there will no longer be […]
Calculator apps are a dime a dozen but for the most part, you need to know how to solve the problem first. However, what if you don’t know how to solve a math problem? It seems that Microsoft is here to help as the company has since launched a new app called the Microsoft Math Solver.What makes this app pretty cool is the fact that it can solve complicated and […]
A good majority of our electronic devices give off radiation, especially our phones. Presumably, they have all been tested and approved by regulatory bodies before they are put on sale, although there was a report from back in August that suggested that phones made by Apple could be exceeding those limits.Now according to a new report, it seems that both Apple and Samsung are facing a lawsuit when a Chicago-based […]
With the launch of the iPhone 11, Apple introduced larger batteries to the lineup much to the delight and praise of many of its users. Battery life on the iPhone has been somewhat contentious over the years and many were pleasantly surprised when the new iPhones brought about a substantial jump in battery life.If you are planning on buying 2020’s iPhones, we have some good news for you because according […]
These days, we’re seeing more smartphones and apps introducing dark mode. In case the name wasn’t already familiar, dark mode basically gives an app a dark appearance where it is supposed to be easier to use in low-light situations. It also has the added benefit of being better for battery life, especially with devices that use OLED displays.However, the downside is that dark mode is generally implemented by the developers […]
While Google Assistant is a feature-rich digital assistant, it lacked the integration for note-taking apps.Surprisingly, it did not support Google Keep or any other third-party note apps. However, in a recent blog post, Google mentioned the support for note-taking apps.Of course, you could have opted to use the in-built note-taking feature of Google Assistant. However, with the integration of Google Keep and other note apps, it makes it convenient to […]
This Snapdragon 865 gaming overview deserves to have a standalone article because we’re going to refer to this page in future smartphone coverage. The number of updates since Snapdragon 855 is rather substantial and will have a significant impact on mobile gaming. Kryo 585 CPUAs usual, the CPU clusters of Snapdragon 865 show performance and power-efficiency improvements in the order of ~25% (for each), according to Qualcomm. The CPU clusters […]
If the rumors are to be believed, Apple could be working on an iPhone SE 2 that could launch in 2020. The rumors are claiming that in terms of design, it will be a departure from the original iPhone SE’s design which looks like the iPhone 5. Instead, the iPhone SE 2 is expected to adopt a more “modern” design where it will be reminiscent of the iPhone 8.Now according […]
Ever since Apple introduced a USB-C port to the iPad Pro, it has been widely speculated that the company could eventually make a similar change to the iPhone. However, it turns out that will not be the case. Instead, Apple is expected to stick with the Lightning port until 2021, where the company could then introduce a completely wireless iPhone then.While this might sound like a wild rumor, it should […]
Just the other day, it was reported that there was an issue with the iPhone 11 handsets where it appeared that even when told not to share location of the user, it continued to do so. It sounded like a bug but when security researcher Brian Krebs asked Apple about it, he was told that this was “expected behavior”.Now in a statement provided to TechCrunch, Apple has offered an official […]
We’ve all made calls to our carriers to complain about poor service, being wrongly charged for services, and so on. Usually, it’s a good sign that things are going well if we rarely have to make these calls, but for one 71-year old man in Japan, it seems that there was nothing his carrier could do to make him happy.So much so that he made 24,000 toll-free calls to KDDI […]
While many smartphone companies might not agree on design, specs, software, and features, there is one thing that they can agree on and that is using official (or officially licensed) accessories. We have heard of many stories in the past about how using an unofficial accessory could result in death or fire, and it looks like we have another story to add to that list.According to a report from Malaysian […]
When it comes to selling things online, Craigslist is one of those places that users turn to. The platform made its debut way back in 1995, way before devices like smartphones and tablets, but yet despite us living in this day and age, Craigslist has yet to make its official debut on the iPhone, at least until now.We should point out that there are actually several third-party Craigslist apps that […]
On the second day of the Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit, much more technical details have been revealed, and we now have a good picture of what the next-generation high-end phones will be capable of, especially when it comes to photography.Qualcomm is hosting a large international media contingent for its 3-day Snapdragon Summit tech conference in Maui. Ubergizmo is part of the US media group.Qualcomm’s footprint in the overall mobile camera market […]
According to reports, it has been suggested that Qualcomm will be the company responsible to supply the 5G modems to Apple for 5G iPhones that could arrive in 2020. Apple has yet to confirm their 5G plans, but it seems that during Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Tech Summit, the company’s CEO pretty much confirmed that they are working with Apple.According to Qualcomm’s CEO Cristiano Amon, it was revealed that Qualcomm and Apple […]
For a company that seems to pride itself on protecting the privacy of its users, it seems that Apple’s iPhone 11 might have a serious privacy problem. This is according to a report from Krebs On Security in which it was discovered that despite disabling location tracking, the iPhone 11 continues accessing it anyway.For those unfamiliar, iOS has a setting in which it can block location access or limit it […]
Motorola launched another phone in its One series, the Motorola One Hyper. At $399.99, the Hyper sounds more like a mid-range, however, on the cameras side, it boasts super high-resolution sensors that enable “night vision”.In 2019, Motorola is pushing the envelope to deliver affordable stylish smartphones with top camera features, such as Motorola One Zoom, the Hyper’s older sibling launched at IFA last September.The primary camera is equipped with a […]
Google is working on a bunch of tools to enhance the digital wellbeing feature on Android phones.Focus mode was one of them. To start with, it was only available as a beta feature for testers.Now, with the recent announcement, Google has decided to bring the feature out of the beta phase while making it available to smartphones running on Android 10 and Android 9 Pie – with digital wellbeing in […]
It’s that time of the year, and Qualcomm is once again hosting a large group of media and influencers, including Ubergizmo, at the Snapdragon Summit, held in Maui.On the first conference day, Qualcomm has announced two new Snapdragon SoC platforms that will serve the 2020 5G markets globally. At the same time, OEM partners Xiaomi and Oppo came on stage to announce new handsets.First, Qualcomm has announced Snapdragon 865, the […]
Ever since Apple ditched Touch ID in favor of Face ID, some have been wondering if perhaps one day Apple could be bringing the feature back. If the rumors are true, that could happen in 2020 as the company has been said to include both Face ID and Touch ID into its iPhones, where Touch ID could finally exist as an in-display sensor.Now according to a couple of reports from […]
The best camera that you could possibly own is the one that’s with you. If you don’t take the shot, then it’s as good as not having a camera at all. Granted, there are certain pieces of gear that can probably get the job done a lot faster and a lot better, but this doesn’t mean that you can’t still create something amazing.To prove that, director David Leitch filmed an […]
Earlier this year, Apple announced that they would be acquiring Intel’s smartphone modem business, essentially confirming that the company could eventually start building its own smartphone modems which in turn reduces the company’s reliance and dependence on others, like Qualcomm.That being said, naturally such acquisitions aren’t instant and it looks like following the clearing of regulatory hurdles and whatnot, Intel has confirmed that the acquisition has since been completed. According […]
For the past few years, Apple has launched three iPhones on an annual basis. However, come 2020, Apple is expected to launch as many as four iPhone units. This is according to JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee who claims that for Apple’s fall update cycle, the company could launch as many as four new models.The analyst has predicted that there will be three new iPhone sizes available, where one model will […]
Unlike companies such as Samsung who typically launches two smartphones a year, Apple usually only has one. For the longest time ever, Apple has hosted its iPhone event in the fall of the year, but now according to a prediction from JP Morgan’s Samik Chatterjee, the analyst is now suggesting that Apple could split its iPhone launch into two events in the year.The analyst claims that Apple could choose to […]
While the rest of the world looks at facial recognition tech with a wary eye due to privacy concerns, over in China, the country seems to have embraced the technology with both arms open. We’ve seen this adopted by law enforcement, schools, and even restaurants, and now it looks like the government will be taking things one step further.It seems that all mobile phone users in China who are planning […]
With every iPhone, Apple bundles a pair of earphones. They’re not necessarily the best quality earphones, but they get the job done. However, it seems that come 2020, Apple could be changing things up in a huge way. This is according to a report from DigiTimes who claims that with the 2020 iPhones, Apple could bundle a set of AirPods.The report claims that companies such as Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi […]
One of the features of the iOS image editing tool is the highlighter. This allows users to highlight portions of text, which we imagine was the intended purpose, but we have also seen how some people have used the feature to try and censor sensitive information that they post onto social media.This includes trying to censor names, dates, flight ticket numbers, and so on. It seems get the job done, […]
If you think that the current iPhone 11 Pro Max’s 6.1-inch display is still too “small” for your liking, there is some good news to be had. According to a report from Korean publication ETNews, it has been suggested that Apple could actually increase the size of its iPhone where it could be bumped up to 6.7-inches.In addition to releasing an iPhone with a larger display, the report claims that […]
After several teasers, Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi today unveiled the Redmi K30 and the Redmi K30 5G, which boast 6.67" 120Hz displays and sport 64MP cameras on the back.
Redmi K30 5G
The Redmi K30 5G is the first smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 765G SoC which brings in 5G connectivity to the device, making it the
Realme is all set to launch its first truly wireless earphones - Buds Air - on December 17. The company has already revealed a few features and color options of the Buds Air but hasn't divulged its price. However, thanks to Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart, we know the Buds Air will be priced at
Last week we stumbled upon a battery certification for the upcoming Galaxy S11+ and now we got some news on the smaller S11 which also got its battery certified by SafetyKorea. It appears Samsung is sticking to its new larger cell approach and will outfit the S11 with a 4,500 mAh battery.
The S11's battery
Late Monday, Google Fi customers saw a notification for a free Nest Home Mini as a gift to subscribers in time for the holidays.
Whether you are currently a Google Fi customer or have been at some point, you might be eligible to receive a free Nest Home Mini. Open the Google Fi App and
Samsung has been expanding its One UI 2 interface to plenty of countries since the beginning of the month. Beta testers have been able to switch to Stable updates, but now reports from the European countries of Slovakia, Greece, and United Kingdom revealed regular users that have purchased the device from a retailer are
The International Data Corporation (or IDC) released a new report for the third quarter of this year, focusing on the increasing popularity of products falling under the wearables category of consumer tech. This year, the industry saw a massive growth of 94.6% for wearables in Q3 compared to 2018's third quarter.
Huawei Freebuds 3 next
Oppo will launch the Reno3, Reno3 Pro, and Reno3 Pro 5G this month. The vanilla Reno3 received TENAA certification last week, revealing its design and specs in the process. And now what's believed to be the Reno3 Pro 5G has been certified by the Chinese authority.
There are two models of the Reno3 Pro 5G
The Chinese manufacturer Oppo is having its Inno Day 2019 where we see its latest innovations, developed throughout the year. Last year we reported the arrival of a periscope-type camera with 10x zoom, and now we were cordially invited by the company to attend this year's event in Shenzhen, China.
During the presentation, Oppo teased
Late last month, Realme teased the Realme X50 5G with dual-mode 5G support. Realme hasn't revealed when the X50 5G will be unveiled, but the company has now announced what chipset it will have under the hood.
Realme took to Chinese social network Weibo to announce that the X50 5G will come with the freshly
