With Huawei's sanctions from the US government in place, the company can't make chips of its own so it's forced to source its SoCs from other makers, such as MediaTek, Samsung and Qualcomm. Even Huawei said that the Mate 40-series might be the last smartphones to run on an in-house Kirin chipset. That's why Qualcomm sees this as an opportunity to start lobbying the US government so it would let it make chips for Huawei.
In its presentation, Qualcomm says that Huawei will ultimately be able to source its hardware to make 5G phones in the near future and in doing so, it might seek...
A few days ago it was made clear that Xiaomi is going with the Mi 10 Ultra moniker instead of the previously rumored Mi 10 Pro Plus. A couple of leaked promo posters revealed the back design of the phone but a more recent live image is here to give us a closer look at how the handset will look in person.
The white back panel isn't just plain white. It has a subtle pearl-like gradient while the close-up shot of the camera module confirms the 120x zoom, the quad-camera array and the overall design of the camera stack.
The pricing of the Mi 10 Pro Ultra has leaked as well from the...
Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, took to Weibo to answer a few frequently asked fan questions. These include details on the Mi Mix line’s future and the Mi Mix Alpha in particular as well as Xiaomi’s plans for its in-house Surge chipsets.
According to Jun’s statement, the Mi Mix line is currently put on hold as it bears high expectations as Xiaomi’s cutting edge line of smartphones. Xiaomi was not confident with how its developments were going so it decided to head back to the drawing board. We do get confirmation that the Mi Mix line will make a return one day but there is no specific...
With Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold2 5G out already, Huawei is bound to release its own 2020 foldable flagship in the following months. And a reliable insider claims that display's size will be the same as on the previous Mate X, measuring 8.03" in diagonal when unfolded.
The Mate X2 will have the same panel size as the original Mate X, 8.03”. But it is in-folding rather than out-folding.— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) August 9, 2020
Two days ago, a report from the same source said that the design of the foldable display will now be inwards folding and that the panels will be sourced from Samsung...
Samsung has published three videos, detailing the advancements of the Galaxy Note20 Ultra in the camera, the S Pen and the premiere of Ultra-Wideband technology.
The three videos go into detail with the new features of the Galaxy Note20 Ultra. For example you can see how to record better video with Samsung's Pro Video mode on the Galaxy Note20 Ultra - it allows you to use the phone's three microphones to enhance the recorded audio from either the front or the rear of the phone and also adjust sound levels while recording.
Samsung shows off the new S Pen gestures for navigating the...
Ahead of its announcement scheduled for tomorrow, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra (aka Mi 10 Pro Plus) stopped by Gekbench. The phone will commemorate Xiaomi’s tenth birthday and we’ve seen numerous leaks and teasers so far, giving us a clear picture of what to expect.
The device was seen bearing the M2007J1SC model number and pumped out 901 points on the single-core test and 3,275 on the multi-core department. These results are in line with other Snapdragon 865+ powered phones. The test also revealed the phone comes with 16 GB RAM and boots Android 10.
The Mi 10 Ultra is expected to...
Today, OnePlus is set to introduce its HydrogenOS 11 software, which is the Google Play Services-free Chinese version of its global OxygenOS software. The major release should bring some new features, new aesthetics and more importantly, Always-on display. Something OnePlus fans have been asking for years now.
But ahead of the announcement today, a video just popped up taking us through some of the new functionalities the HydrogenOS 11 offers. The first thing that we've noticed is the new Shelf, the new calling screen and new live wallpaper, which seems to be interactive too.
We've...
Rumors about Samsung’s Galaxy M51 date back to March and have picked up traction in the past months revealing all of the handset’s key specs. The successor to the Galaxy M40 is rumored to get its announcement soon and this is now even more evident as its product page went live on Samsung Russia’s website.
The device was spotted with the same SM-M515F/DSN model number as seen on its FCC listing.
The M51 is expected to carry a 6.7" Infinity-O punch-hole display and its dimensions come in at 162.6 x 77.5 x 8.5mm. The back will sport a fingerprint reader alongside a four-camera...
Week 32 served us a proper storm of announcements, but none bigger than those at Samsung's Unpacked event. A couple new Note20 phones, a Galaxy Z Fold2 early look, two flagship tablets, a smartwatch and ANC-packing TWS earphones - it was the busiest single event in many a year.
Google unveiled its long delayed Pixel 4a mid-ranger, which looks rather dated on paper, but the company has often delivered smartphones that offer experience beyond what their hardware suggests.
HMD gave us the Nokia C3 entry level phone, as Realme and Oppo had announcements of their own - the V5 and the K7 5G,...
The TrueConnect 2 are the successor to the acclaimed TrueConnect from the Glasgow-based audio brand RHA. The new model may look identical to the previous one but RHA claims several improvements under the hood, including a much longer battery life, better ingress protection, more microphones, redesigned buttons, and more robust connectivity.
At $150, the TrueConnect 2 are priced similar to popular offerings from other major brands. This means they need to be competitive with some of the industry heavyweights while also rising above the increasingly common low-priced alternatives...
The big shifts in our trending chart continue with major announcements by Samsung and the long delayed Google mid-ranger storming the chart.
The Galaxy Note20 Ultra is certainly the more interesting member of the newly announced S Pen duo - so much so that its 5G and 4G versions occupied the first two spots. In contrast, the vanilla Note20 didn't even manage to crack the top 10.
The Pixel 4a may have underwhelming hardware, but its aggressive price, decent base storage and Google's ability to extract better image quality than the camera hardware suggests helped it secure third...
The original Galaxy Note changed the shape – or rather the size – of smartphones. It was the first to make huge displays cool. The sequel, the Samsung Galaxy Note II, went even bigger and stretched the new Super AMOLED panel from 5.3” to 5.5”.
This new panel had a full RGB stripe, like the one used on the Galaxy S II and unlike the PenTile arrangement of most other Super AMOLEDs. This helped improve image quality even though resolution was actually slightly reduced – 720 x 1,280 px vs. 800 x 1,280 px of the original.
Super AMOLED up close: full RGB on Galaxy Note II • PenTile on...
It would be a cliche to call the Galaxy Note20 Ultra “the best Samsung smartphone ever” even if it’s probably true. But it’s strange that we can’t call the vanilla Note20 “the second best”, it’s not even close.
The Ultra costs an arm and a leg – $1,300/€1,266 – and yet it is a bit cheaper than the S20 Ultra despite having double the storage. And the faster Snapdragon 865+ too. Well, sort of. Europe, India, Brazil and Australia are getting the old Exynos 990 chipset, so there’s no performance upgrade for them.
The Note20 Ultra also brings the second iteration of Samsung’s best camera...
Commentary: The new Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has the most ridiculous specs and features list of any phone currently available, and as an iPhone user, I'm jealous.
The Oppo Reno4 Pro has landed – with a thud. Last week’s poll shows that the phone cannot lure buyers away from similarly priced competitors.
What went wrong? The short answer would be “the Nord happened”. For the same price, it offers the better chipset (S765), a closer to stock OS and 5G connectivity (for those who care). It's behind on charging speed, however.
Still, while 65 W charging is rare in this price range, it wasn’t enough to keep the Reno4 Pro afloat. We saw something similar in the Poco M2 Pro poll – people like fast charging, but it’s a secondary concern to having a good...
Infinix is gearing-up for a new device launch. The Hot 10 has surfaced online, from a couple of sources, under the X682C and X682B model numbers. The Google Play Console entry for the phone is quite descriptive. It even features a render of the handset. One that looks very similar to the current Infinix Hot 9. We only get a see the front side of the Hot 10, though.
Infinix Hot 10 on the Google Play Console
And, in fact, the camera setup is about the only thing left to the imagination by these leaks. That and the display diagonal. We know that the Hot 10 will be based on the...
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra – while expensive – feels like a flagship with great potential. In contrast, the Galaxy Note20 – also quite expensive – feels like you’d be better off getting a Note10+ instead.
What happened?
Domino effect
When it comes to displays, the difference between the Galaxy Note20 Ultra and the vanilla Note20 is quite stark. This time it isn’t size – at 6.9” and 6.7” they are closer than before – but it’s the type of the panel used.
The Ultra has sharp 1440p+ display that can refresh at 120Hz. This also brings 240Hz touch sampling rate, Samsung wants...
Apple and the iPhone line, in particular, has never had an easy relationship with the Chinese market. Constantly thwarted by local regulations and many legal and political circumstances. Hence, the equal ports shocking and perfectly justifiable nature of the fact that iPhones still lack official support for China’s BeiDou navigation system.
According to a new report from industry insiders, that might finally change with the introduction of the iPhone 12 family. On Wednesday, BeiDou spokesperson and director of the China Satellite Navigation Office, Ran Chengqi, mentioned in an interview...
Huawei has announced two foldable smartphones until now - the Mate X and Mate Xs - which come with outward folding displays. But the Mate X2 will be different as it's said to feature an inward folding display.
Word comes from Ross Young, who's the Founder and Lead Analyst of DisplaySearch and DSCC. In reply to a tweet by reliable leakster Evan Blass, Young claimed that Mate X2 will have an inward folding display, which will be sourced from Samsung and BOE. And it won't be the UTG type, but CPI instead.
Huawei Mate X with outward folding design
This isn't the first time we are...
The vivo iQOO 5 is right around the corner, with a confirmed announcement date of August 17. The phone’s call to fame is definitely the whopping 120W fast-charging tech, already both officially advertised and demoed live on video as the first commercially available solution to break the 100W threshold.
vivo iQOO 5 benchmark listing
Naturally, the iQOO 5 is going to have a solid flagship specs sheet to match that halo feature, as well. A recent Master Lu benchmark listing offers extra detail on that front. The vivo V2024, which is the same model number the iQOO 5 has already...
OnePlus has released new OxygenOS Open Beta updates for its 2019 smartphones - 7, 7 Pro, 7T, and 7T Pro.
OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro get OxygenOS Open Beta 17, while their T variants get Open Beta 7. Both updates come with the same changelog and bump up the Android security patch level on the smartphones to August 2020.
These updates also bring along a new user assistance feature, that can be found under the Settings > OnePlus Tips & Help menu.
Besides, the new beta builds come with a few bug fixes as well as improved Wi-Fi transfers. You can check out the changelog of Open Beta 7 and 17...
Commentary: With the iPhone SE 2020, Apple had a chance to bring a 4-inch iPhone back to market again. But it passed on that opportunity, and there's a reason for that.
If Apple plans to launch their new iPhones in the next few months, there is a good chance that manufacturing of parts and components should already be underway. That does seem to be the case according to reports, but based on a new report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, it would appear that Apple might have run into some quality issues.Kuo claims that apparently at least one of Apple’s manufacturing partners […]
In addition to banning TikTok, the US government has also recently announced that they would be banning WeChat. This is according to an executive order signed by US President Donald Trump that effectively bans US individuals or companies from doing business with these particular apps.We imagine that this would no doubt have a negative impact on users and Tencent, the company who owns WeChat, but it also seems that it […]
Earlier this year, Facebook announced a new app in the form of Facebook Gaming. The app is basically the mobile version of Facebook Gaming on the web where it would play home to livestreams of games and also provide gamers with access to certain Facebook-based games all on their phone.The app has since been released on iOS devices, months after its Android counterpart, but unfortunately it appears to be severely […]
Chances are over the years, you’ve probably gone through a few smartphones. If you’re the type that keeps your old phones around, how about maybe giving them a second life? One of the things you can do with your old smartphone is that you can actually turn it into a security camera of sorts.Sure, you might not necessarily get all the features you would from a dedicated security camera or […]
One of the criticisms about the iPhone series with the TrueDepth camera and Face ID would be the notch that Apple has embedded in the display. For the most part, many have become accustomed to the notch in the display, but this isn’t to say that it cannot be improved upon or maybe even removed entirely.If you were hoping that the notch would be going away soon, you might be […]
In addition to launching the Pixel 4a, Google also took the wraps off a bunch of new phone cases. This isn’t too surprising given that new phones usually have new cases to accompany them, but it seems that what these cases are made out of might surprise you: they are made using recycled plastic bottles.Plastic, especially single-use plastic, has become an environmental concern, which is why Google decided to look […]
Game streaming services are expected to disrupt the gaming industry and the way we approach gaming hardware. Since the majority of the processing is done in the cloud, all gamers really need is a device that can stream those games and a steady (and fast) internet connection. However, it now seems that they will need a device that isn’t an iPhone or iPad.In a statement to Business Insider, Apple has […]
When companies release new products, they typically try to keep it around for at least a year before it is replaced by a newer model. It helps instill some confidence in customers who don’t want to think that their products have become obsolete after less than a year of being on the market.Unfortunately, it seems that Google isn’t paying Pixel 4 customers that courtesy because it appears that the company […]
All smartphones come with a built-in Android launcher. For the most part, they’re all functional and get the job done, but sometimes they may lack certain features or might not look aesthetically pleasing, but thankfully you can change that by using custom launchers.
So you are thinking about buying the Samsung Galaxy Note 20. If you are wondering if you should pick up this phone or a “gaming” smartphone, it seems that Samsung is making a pretty compelling case for their products because in a partnership with Microsoft, both companies have unveiled the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate bundle for the Note 20 handset.According to Microsoft, customers who pre-order the Note 20 will have […]
At Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event today, the company announced their new flagship smartphone in the form of the Galaxy Note 20 series. For those who were hoping to hear more foldable news from the company, you will also be pleased to learn that Samsung has also announced the successor to the Galaxy Fold in the form of the Galaxy Z Fold 2.The company was a bit shy on the specs […]
Samsung just launched the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, which now becomes the tip of the spear in Samsung’s line up in the high-end segment of the market.The Note 20 & Note 20 Ultra are built on the foundation of the Galaxy S20/S20 Ultra phones, but they push consumer phone technology to the extreme.Thanks to improvements in Industrial Design, Samsung can increase the Note’s screen size to […]
Cleaning the outside of your smartphone is pretty easy. Give it a wipe down and you should be more or less set. However, it is the insides of a phone that is difficult to clean, almost impossible and pretty much unnecessary, but sometimes the buildup of dust and gunk could have a negative impact on hardware.This is why Apple seems to be exploring the idea of maybe one day introducing […]
One of the newer hardware security features to come with Apple’s computing products is the inclusion of the Secure Enclave. Basically this is where all kinds of sensitive information is being stored and encrypted, like your passwords, credit card information, and biometric information like your fingerprints.The idea is that with this Secure Enclave, hackers who somehow manage to unlock your iPhone, they won’t be able to access these sensitive information. […]
Last week, Apple confirmed that the launch of its highly-anticipated iPhone 12 would be delayed. The company did not state when exactly the phones will be launching, but it seems that it might miss its typical September launch. Now a new report from DigiTimes is claiming that the launch could actually be split into two stages.For those unfamiliar with the iPhone 12 rumors, the company is said to be planning […]
Google recently announced their latest mid-range smartphone with the Pixel 4a. Priced at $350, it is cheaper compared to other notable mid-range handsets that have launched in 2020, which includes the iPhone SE (2020) and the OnePlus Nord. So how did Google manage to get the phone so cheap?Speaking to Engadget, Brian Rakowski, VP of product management for the Pixel revealed some interesting tidbits of the process involved when creating […]
While mid-range phones don’t really stir up that much interest amongst tech enthusiasts, this year has been slightly different where we’re starting to see more mid-range phones being promoted somewhat aggressively by companies. This includes the iPhone SE (2020) from Apple and the OnePlus Nord.Now it looks like Google has tossed their hat into the ring with their latest mid-ranger that could prove to be a serious threat in the […]
The problem with some of the mobile payment solutions out there is that they require that retailers and vendors adopt new hardware or software. It might not necessarily be an issue for larger retailers, but for smaller companies, it could be an additional cost that they might want to pay.However, the good news for Apple Pay customers is that it seems that Apple has acquired a startup called Mobeewave. If […]
On video platforms like YouTube or media apps like VLC, users are able to control the playback speed of their videos. They can slow things down or they can speed it up. The good news for Netflix users is that if you were hoping to get these kind of controls, you’ll be pleased to learn that it is now happening.If you watch Netflix on Android, the company has recently confirmed […]
Next week Google is expected to announce a new smartphone in the form of the Google Pixel 4a. This will be the successor to last year’s Pixel 3a and will be a mid-range phone for those who don’t want to shell out too much money for the flagship Pixel 5. However, it seems that Google could already be getting ready for next year’s model.According to a report from 9to5Google, they […]
Just like many other tech companies, Microsoft wanted in on the digital assistant market and launched Cortana several years ago. Suffice to say that unlike other digital assistants like Google Assistant or Alexa, Cortana has not gained the same level of traction or use, despite them having launched it on platforms like iOS and Android.This is why it doesn’t really come as a surprise to learn that Microsoft has since […]
When it comes to the top three smartphone makers, Samsung used to lead the way, followed by Apple, and thirdly Huawei. However, in recent times, Huawei managed to surpass Apple to claim the number two spot, and now it looks like Huawei has managed to successfully beat out Samsung to claim the crown.According to the data from Canalys, it appears that for Q2 2020, Huawei has managed to ship more […]
When Apple introduced 120Hz displays to the iPad Pro, many were expecting that the company would eventually introduce it to their iPhones. It was largely expected that this year could be the year, although a more recent rumor had suggested that might not be the case. Now according to the latest rumors, it seems that we probably shouldn’t expect it in 2021’s iPhones either.According to the latest rumors, apparently Apple […]
For those who use Google’s Chrome exclusively or extensively, you probably know that the browser comes with its own password management tool where it can remember the login credentials for the websites you use (if you choose to save it). However, an update to the iOS app will expand on that feature.In the latest beta for Chrome for iOS, it seems that Google will be expanding on its saved passwords […]
Apple is rarely upfront about their plans and timelines aside from official announcements. However, perhaps to put an end to the speculation and endless rumors, Apple has actually confirmed that this year’s iPhone 12 will be delayed from its typical September launch to a few weeks later.This was revealed during Apple’s Q3 2020 earnings call where Apple CFO Luca Maestri where he was quoted as saying, “As you know, last […]
It is no secret that tensions between the US and China are at an all-time high, but it seems that despite the frosty attitudes both countries have against each other, Apple actually seems to be doing pretty well over in China. This is according to a report from Counterpoint Research where they found that Apple was the fastest growing smartphone brand in Q2 2020.According to their data, Apple’s smartphone sales […]
Right now there is a bit of confusion as to when the iPhone 12s will be launched. Some believe that the phones will still be announced in September but could be released later, while others believe that the launch could take place later. Now according to a tweet by Jon Prosser and also Qualcomm, it looks like we can expect the new iPhone 12s in October.According to the tweet by […]
Next week it is expected that Samsung will be announcing their next-gen foldable smartphone. Thanks to leaked renders obtained by MySmartPrice, we now know what the phone could look like and what it could be called, where it seems that it will be known as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G.Yes, that is quite a mouthful, but it appears that Samsung will be using the Galaxy Z branding for […]
One of the new features that Google is bringing to Android 11 are Bubbles. The concept of chat heads isn’t new and we’ve seen Facebook use it with Messenger in the past, but with Android 11, Google is bringing it about in a big way. In fact, according to 9to5Google, it seems that Google could be bringing its Assistant feature to Bubbles.According to an APK teardown, they found evidence that […]
Companies like Samsung rely on Android for their mobile devices. However, given that a lot of mobile hardware and software tend to be the same, companies try to set themselves apart by offering their own software services. For example, with Samsung, the company has their own alternative to the Google Play Store and Google Assistant.However, it seems that Google doesn’t want that. According to a report from Bloomberg, it seems […]
With Huawei's sanctions from the US government in place, the company can't make chips of its own so it's forced to source its SoCs from other makers, such as MediaTek, Samsung and Qualcomm. Even Huawei said that the Mate 40-series might be the last smartphones to run on an in-house Kirin chipset. That's why
A few days ago it was made clear that Xiaomi is going with the Mi 10 Ultra moniker instead of the previously rumored Mi 10 Pro Plus. A couple of leaked promo posters revealed the back design of the phone but a more recent live image is here to give us a closer look
Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, took to Weibo to answer a few frequently asked fan questions. These include details on the Mi Mix line’s future and the Mi Mix Alpha in particular as well as Xiaomi’s plans for its in-house Surge chipsets.
According to Jun’s statement, the Mi Mix line is currently put on hold
With Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold2 5G out already, Huawei is bound to release its own 2020 foldable flagship in the following months. And a reliable insider claims that display's size will be the same as on the previous Mate X, measuring 8.03" in diagonal when unfolded.
The Mate X2 will have the same panel size
Samsung has published three videos, detailing the advancements of the Galaxy Note20 Ultra in the camera, the S Pen and the premiere of Ultra-Wideband technology.
The three videos go into detail with the new features of the Galaxy Note20 Ultra. For example you can see how to record better video with Samsung's Pro Video mode
Ahead of its announcement scheduled for tomorrow, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra (aka Mi 10 Pro Plus) stopped by Gekbench. The phone will commemorate Xiaomi’s tenth birthday and we’ve seen numerous leaks and teasers so far, giving us a clear picture of what to expect.
The device was seen bearing the M2007J1SC model number and
Today, OnePlus is set to introduce its HydrogenOS 11 software, which is the Google Play Services-free Chinese version of its global OxygenOS software. The major release should bring some new features, new aesthetics and more importantly, Always-on display. Something OnePlus fans have been asking for years now.
But ahead of the announcement, a video
Ahead of its announcement scheduled for tomorrow, the Mi 10 Ultra (aka Mi 10 Pro Plus) stopped by Gekbench. The phone will commemorate Xiaomi’s tenth birthday and we’ve seen numerous leaks and teasers so far, giving us a clear picture of what to expect.
The device was seen bearing the M2007J1SC model number and pumped
Rumors about Samsung’s Galaxy M51 date back to March and have picked up traction in the past months revealing all of the handset’s key specs. The successor to the Galaxy M40 is rumored to get its announcement soon and this is now even more evident as its product page went live on Samsung Russia’s
Week 32 served us a proper storm of announcements, but none bigger than those at Samsung's Unpacked event. A couple new Note20 phones, a Galaxy Z Fold2 early look, two flagship tablets, a smartwatch and ANC-packing TWS earphones - it was the busiest single event in many a year.
Google unveiled its long delayed Pixel
