2020 Winners and Losers: Google

2020 was an interesting year for Google. After releasing its first mid-ranger with the the Pixel 3a in 2019 the company eschewed the flagship segment altogether in 2020. The Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 all use Snapdragon 700 series chipsets and have a total of 8 cameras between them including the selfie snappers. The shift from proper flagship hardware, meant Google doubled-down on software as the core of a great experience. A very "in-character" decision for the search giant, but Pixel traditionalists found it a bit hard to accept. Loser: Google Pixel 4a Going in...

Happy New Year 2021!

The terribly bizarre 2020 is finally behind us and here we are, hoping for a fresh start. We can only hope the next twelve months will be calmer, safer, and happier. Thank you for being with us through this loooong year that felt like a rollercoaster, but we’re ending on a high. The year has been extremely busy, even from the confinements of our own homes. With hard work and perseverance, we surpassed 1 million subscribers on our YouTube channel, even if we were on the brink of actually closing it after it got hijacked. We posted over 6,100 news articles, trying to filter all the...

Top stories of 2020: Q4

As the year winds down it's a great time to reflect on the top stories of the past 12 months. This is the fourth and final installment where we look at the stories that shaped this year. It's time to close out the 2020 issue of our top stories. We're looking at the months of October through to December and for the first time ever, this is the time Apple unveiled its phones. After many reports and leaks, the iPhone 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 12 mini and iPhone 12 were all unveiled on October 13. It was only the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro and 12 that went on sale the week following the event,...

Android 11 is rolling out to the Xiaomi Mi A3 and bricking phones left and right

As a rule, whenever we talk about new software updates, especially major ones, we advise you to install as soon as possible, in order to get all the new features and security fixes. Sometimes, though, rollouts are botched and updates do bad things to phones. That's exactly what seems to be happening to the Xiaomi Mi A3. The update to Android 11 has started rolling out for this Android One device, but a lot of reports from users have popped up saying that the update is basically rendering their handsets completely useless after installation - this is otherwise known as bricking. So...

LG Wing update makes it easier to move apps between screens

LG's saying goodbye to 2020 with a bang, releasing a new software update for the Wing that brings some nice user experience enhancements. First and foremost, after installing the new software you'll be able to easily move an app between the two screens by swiping with three fingers. Additionally, app, widget, and folder names are now displayed on the second Home screen, the camera app gains support for scanning QR codes, there's a new screen showing up if you skip the Wi-Fi menu in the Setup Wizard, the 5G icon is now white instead of gray, and you get an expanded wallpaper selection too....

Xiaomi Mi 11 gets an A+ from DisplayMate, with perfect color accuracy and impressive brightness

DisplayMate has concluded its tests of the Xiaomi Mi 11 display and found it to be an excellent panel – it got a final score of A+, the highest in the DM ranking system, earning a Very Good or higher rating in almost every tests performed. The display has close to perfect calibration when running in sRGB or DCI-P3 modes, it t has perfect 100% coverage of those color gamuts in the respective modes. Auto Color tends to boost saturation and contrast to make images pop, while Saturated mode goes above and beyond and reaches 139% sRGB and 111% DCI-P3 coverage. Spectra for the Auto Color...

First Huawei P50 Pro model hints at smaller screen, single punch hole camera

The Huawei P50 Pro will be smaller than its predecessor, according to info from @OnLeaks, who published the first tantalizing render of the upcoming flagship. The display will measure 6.6”, which means it’s closer in size to the P40 than the P40 Pro (which has a 6.76” panel). The left and right sides of the display still have a curve with a very tight radius, but Huawei won’t repeat mistakes of the past – there are hardware buttons on the side. This design keeps the phone as compact as possible. It will measure 159 mm tall and 73 mm wide, which is again closer to the vanilla P40 than...

iQOO 7 runs Geekbench, the 120W charger will fill half the battery in 5 minutes

There’s no time to waste – the iQOO 7 will be officially unveiled on January 11 and the phone still has things to check off its to-do list. It already ran AnTuTu (iQOO mentioned the results in a Weibo post), now it has gone through Geekbench too. Version 5.1.0 of the benchmark specifically. iQOO 7 putting its Snapdragon 888 chipset to the Geekbench test We note this because Qualcomm posted official results for the Snapdragon 888 chipset, but those were done on the 5.0.2 version of the test. Xiaomi also posted official results from the Mi 11, though it neglected to specify the...

Oppo Reno5 4G announced with S720G chipset, 64 MP main camera and 50W charging

Earlier this month Oppo unveiled the 5G connected duo of the Reno5 and Reno5 Pro. Now the company quietly launched a 4G version of the Reno5. It is fairly similar to its sibling, with some key differences – the connectivity, of course, which that also necessitated a new chipset. Or rather an old one. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 720G chipset, which was also used in the Reno4 4G from a few months ago. The new model brings several improvements over the 4-series to put it more in line with the other Reno5 models. The Oppo Reno5 4G upgrades the 6.4” AMOLED panel to 90Hz...

Four more Snapdragon 888 phones are on the way, 888+ allegedly coming in H2 of 2021

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is the first Snapdragon 888-powered phone and Xiaomi will enjoy a short exclusivity period. That will soon come to an end, however, as leakster Digital Chat Station reports that there are a few more on the way. The first is the iQOO 7, which is officially set for a January 11 unveiling. Next up is the vivo X60 Pro+, following the launch of the X60 and X60 Pro, both of which use the Exynos 1080. According to DCS these will be the three 888-powered phones that will be available China in January (Mi 11’s flash sale is scheduled for January 1). Then there’s the Realme Koi...

"A new Galaxy awaits" says official teaser video for the Samsung Galaxy S21 series

The Galaxy S21 series will be unveiled earlier than usual and the first official teaser video is already out. Titled “A new Galaxy awaits” the short 30-second clip is a stylish rehash of the design evolution of the entire S-series. The video is currently set as “unlisted” on the Samsung US channel. The company is also sending out animated invites for the upcoming event (below). It’s a little abstract, but it appears to be a teaser for the upgraded telephoto camera. The Galaxy S21 Ultra will have a new 10x folded periscope and a 3x standard tele lens, according to the...

The Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G will be powered by a S750G chipset, have a brand new 108MP sensor

Xiaomi VP Manu Kumar Jain has joined in the teaser campaign for the Xiaomi Mi 10i 5G. He posted a video describing the upcoming phone as an “extension” to the Mi 10, Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro and even the Mi 10T Lite. That’s quite a family tree. Anyway, the Mi 10i has been specifically designed for India and uses a brand new camera sensor – a 108MP camera, as seen in the numerous teasers that have come out recently. The full announcement will be on January 5. 'i' for #India 🇮🇳Launching the all-new flagship #Mi10i where the 'i" stands for India. 🇮🇳"i" = #MadeForIndia, #MadeInIndia, Customised...

Cyberpunk 2077 PC game review

Cyberpunk 2077 is the latest title from Polish game studio CD Project Red, the same company that brought us the successful Witcher series. Announced first in 2012, Cyberpunk 2077 went through multiple delays before it was finally launched on December 10 on Windows, PS4, Xbox One, and Stadia. It would be an understatement to say that Cyberpunk 2077 was one of the most hyped game launches in recent memory. While the initial announcement did happen in 2012, it wasn't until the developers showcased the game at E3 2018 when it suddenly exploded in popularity. Then last year, the studio...

2020 Winners and Losers: Realme

Realme continues its meteoric rise, posting some amazing growth figures even though it's no longer a small startup. Its 2020 lineup was marked by insanely short model turnover in the constant battle to offer something just that little extra bit cheaper or flashier, as fast as possible. That lead to a number of excellent successful products, but also plenty of misfires and experiments gone wrong and everything in between. Winner: Realme 7 Pro Currently the most popular Realme phone in our database, the Realme 7 Pro has plenty going for it. Probably one of the best things about Realme’s...

My top 5 phones of 2020 - George

I won't lie, it's been a tough year. Just to make myself clear I've enjoyed staying at home and not meeting people and all that, and it has given me the opportunity to reignite my past love for quiet indoor hobbies otherwise hampered by all the going to places (yeah, as if). No, I'm talking about finding a phone that would make me run to the store on launch day. Or maybe pre-order. Whichever is the more rushed and impulsive of the two. Perhaps I should just accept that I'm no longer a run-to-the-store kind of guy? Anyway, I do have a list of phones that I feel are worth saying a few...

2020 Winners and Losers: Oppo

In 2020 Oppo had quite the upturns in multiple fields. It launched plenty of new phones, expanded its ecosystem of smart gadgets, and even had some cool concept devices to share with us. Here’s which devices were the real winners and which ones came short of the mark. Winner: Oppo Find X2 Pro We have to start with the new Find X phone, the first one since 2018, and a full-blown flagship with all the bells and whistles that make a smartphone great. The Oppo Find X2 Pro has pretty much everything you want from a flagship - AMOLED screen, top-notch chipset, great camera, ultra-fast...

Upcoming Redmi Note 9T runs Geekbench, has some specs and images outed

It's hardly surprising that Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi is working on yet another mid-range smartphone. But it is. What's perhaps more surprising is that unlike the main Mi brand, Redmi doesn't seem capable of counting past 9, at least for the global market. Its next smartphone is going to be the Redmi Note 9T - see, no 10 in sight. This will be a new member of the already incredibly crowded and confusing Redmi Note 9 line - quick, off the top of your head, name the differences between the Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9S, Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi Note 9 4G, Redmi Note 9 5G, Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, and...

$40 OnePlus fitness band rumored for next year to take on Xiaomi

According to a new rumor from "insider sources", OnePlus is not just working on its first smartwatch, to be released in 2021, but also on a cheap fitness band to take on Xiaomi's incredibly successful Mi Band line. The smartwatch's development has already been confirmed by OnePlus CEO Pete Lau, who has mentioned that it should launch early next year. Neither him nor the company have so far teased a fitness band in any way, so do take this info with a pinch of salt. Xiaomi Mi Band 5 Still, it makes sense. The Mi Bands, across all generations, have continuously been the best selling...

Tipster claims Samsung Galaxy S21 series will ship without charger and headset in UK

Dating back to October, reports circulating the web speculated that Samsung may follow in Apple’s footstep and remove the in-box charger and bundled earphones with its Galaxy S21 series. Well, those rumors have only been intensifying in the past month and now popular tipster Ishan Agarwal also voiced his belief that Samsung will indeed cut out the in-box accessories at least in the UK. The tweet has since been deleted so we only have a screenshot. Tweet The news comes after a certification listing in Brazil confirmed the S21 series will be sold without a charger and headphones. For...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip gets Android 11 and One UI 3.0

Alongside today’s Galaxy Note10 series OneUI 3.0 update, Samsung is also pushing the Android 11-based firmware to Galaxy Z Flip owners in Europe and Nigeria. Just over a week after the Galaxy Z Flip 5G got its own One UI 3.0 update in Europe. Galaxy Z Flip One UI 3 update changelog The new update bears the F700FxXx3CTLx build number and comes in at just over 2GB in size. It packs the December 2020 security patch. Users are getting the same great additions with chat bubbles, one-time permissions and lock screen tweaks as well as the overhauled UI and much more. Check out all of...

Google Search testing new "Short video" results from Instagram and TikTok

The latest beta feature in Google Search shows video results from social media platforms Instagram and TikTok. You will soon be able to watch video content from those two platforms directly from the Search app without the need to open the standalone Instagram or TikTok apps. Short video results in Google Search app on iOS The feature is already making its way to a limited number of mobile users and is only available for a handful of search items among which are some NFL teams. The new video content will be available in a separate “Short videos” carousel below your search query...

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Poco M2 units in India are now receiving the stable version of MIUI 12

Poco phones in India are receiving the MIUI 12 stable update one by one. The latest to get it is the Poco M2, following M2 Pro’s update last week. The firmware – MIUI 12.0.1.0.QJRINXM – is a half gigabyte download. The new version brings a visual overhaul, sophisticated privacy controls, improved dark mode, new health app and more. You can find a more detailed breakdown here. Poco M2 units in India are now receiving the stable version of MIUI 12 This particular update also includes the December 1 security patch. The Android version remains at 10. The The M2 duo aside, the...

Apple AirPods Pro 2 SiP leaks in two sizes

According to past rumors Apple is looking to change up the design of its AirPods Pro successor. The new versions will reportedly feature a more compact round design without the signature stems. Now, a new leak surrounding the next iteration of AirPods Pro is making rounds and it concerns their upgraded system in a package (SiP) enclosures. Alleged AirPods Pro 2 SiP enclosures We can see two sizes for the housing which iterates that Apple may release smaller and larger versions of its next AirPods Pro. The new leaks suggests the AirPods Pro 2 will still rely on Apple’s H1 chip...

Realme UI 2.0 beta now available for the Realme 6 Pro and Narzo 20 Pro

Ever since its original unveiling back in September, Realme UI 2.0 has been eagerly-anticipated by many. While the company isn't quite ready with the final releases for most of its lineup, it has managed to technically stick to its update roadmap. Yesterday, we got word of an opt-in limited Realme UI 2.0 beta program for the Realme 7 and Realme X2 Pro. Now it turns out that the Realme 6 Pro and Narzo 20 Pro can also participate. Anyone interested in test-driving Realme UI 2.0 on these devices should head on over to one of the two source links for the official steps to do so. It is a...

Apple patents a Mac keyboard with configurable keys that use tiny displays

A new patent has been granted to Apple by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The company has been toying with the idea of a new kind of keyboard to be used on its computers. This keyboard would feature configurable keys that contain tiny displays to label its function. Imagine a keyboard with “dynamic labels” that would change depending on what you are doing. This is already kind of like what Apple’s Touch Bar already does on its MacBook Pro models – instead, the entire keyboard would be able to show a different keyboard layout for another language, or perhaps it could show the keys’...

Samsung announces HDR10+ Adaptive and Filmmaker mode for upcoming QLED TVs

As more and more movies premiere on streaming services instead of movie theaters (most of which are closed right now), a debate has started – can a TV really recreate the theater experience? Samsung has partnered with studios, filmmakers and other manufacturers to solve this problem. Upcoming Samsung QLED TVs will feature HDR10+ Adaptive and Filmmaker Mode, which will work hand in hand to show movies just as the director intended. HDR content is best viewed in a darkened room (just like a theater), but most viewers can’t or don’t want to turn off the lights and draw the curtains when...

iQOO 7 appears on AnTuTu with key specs, scores over 752K points

The Snapdragon 888-powered iQOO 7 has appeared on AnTuTu with a score of 752,935 points, which is 17,496 more than what the chipset scored on a Qualcomm reference device with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB UFS 3.0 storage onboard. The iQOO 7, on the other hand, used the same amount of LPDDR5 RAM but has 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. However, it is worth noting that the unit that ran the benchmark test is a prototype and we can still see performance differences with the retail version. In addition to revealing the RAM and storage amount, AnTuTu also confirmed that iQOO 7 will pack a 120Hz...

New Realme phone with Dimensity 720 5G pops up on Geekbench

A new affordable Realme smartphone has popped up on Geekbench. It has the model number RMX3092 and comes with Dimensity 720 chipset with 5G modem. The benchmark also reveals 8GB RAM and, somewhat disappointingly, Android 10. We are unsure as to what like the upcoming phone - it is the first one a number 3 after the code letters RMX, so it could be a member of a whole new line. Alleged Realme 8 on Geekbench The chipset and less-than-current Android version clearly indicate that it's not a flagship we have here, so another theory is that we are looking at the Realme 8. We expect...

Honor V40 benchmark run shows Dimensity 1000+ chipset, 90Hz display

Honor is expected to launch its V40 series in January 2021, and one of its members has already gone through Game Bench. The listing revealed the phone with designation NWE-AN10 runs Android 10 and sports a Mali-G77 MC9 GPU. It was also able to reach 90fps suggesting it has the screen to match it. Honor V40 benchmarked at GameBench Leaksters already revealed the NWE-AN10 is an Honor V40 device, but we still don’t know whether it is the vanilla version or the Pro, or some third option. However, we do know the GPU is part of the Dimensity 1000+ chipset by Mediatek - a platform that is...

Samsung seeds One UI 3.0 and Android 11 to Galaxy Note10

Following the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy Note20 and S20 series, Samsung is now rolling out a stable update for the Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ in Europe. German Note10 users can now update their phones to the latest firmware which bears the N97xFXXU6ETLL build number and also brings the December security patch. Software info after One UI 3 update on Galaxy Note10+ This update is actually coming a month ahead of schedule according to a previous One UI 3.0 rollout roadmap. The new update is currently seeding in Germany but is expected to make its way to more...

vivo Y20 (2021) goes official with Helio P35 SoC, triple camera, and 5,000 mAh battery

vivo only announced the Y20 in August and today the company is already following it up with its 2021 model, dubbed vivo Y20 (2021). However, there aren't too many differences between the two models. The Y20 (2021) replaces the Snapdragon 460 SoC with a Helio P35 chipset, runs Funtouch OS 11 out of the box, and charges at up to 10W instead of 18W. The rest of the specs remain the same, meaning you get a 6.51" HD+ LCD, 5,000 mAh battery, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The vivo Y20 (2021) features a total of four cameras - an 8MP selfie shooter inside the notch and a 13MP...

iQOO 7 is arriving on January 11 with Snapdragon 888 SoC

The iQOO 7 was just confirmed to be unveiled on January 11 through an online event in China, which will start at 7:30PM local time. It will come with a Snapdragon 888 SoC, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage. The Chinese phone maker gave us a glimpse at the smartphone last week with a triple camera setup and BMW co-branded design. iQOO 7 The iQOO 7 is rumored to sport a 120Hz FullHD+ display and pack a 4,000 mAh battery with 120W charging. More details about the iQOO 7 should surface in the days leading to the official announcement. Source 1 | Source 2 (both in Chinese)

Samsung homepage mentions January 6 event, could it be the Galaxy S21?

As reported by Telefoon NL, Samsung Netherlands’ home page contains an invitation for an event titled “The First Look 2021”. It’s set to take place on January 6 at 4PM local time (11 AM EST) and details of the event are scarce. The same invitation can also be seen on Samsung’s US home page, but this offers more information as to what the event refers to. This January 6 “First Look” event appears to have everything to do with Samsung’s CES announcements and nothing to do with smartphones. The event ‘save the date’ was posted on Samsung’s main page and the English version of the...

Deal: grab a OnePlus 7T for just $349.99 until the end of the year

If you're looking for a cheap Android smartphone that costs $349.99, most people would recommend a Pixel 4a. But, if you're willing to settle for a slightly less great main camera, the OnePlus 7T can now be yours for the exact same price - and it's a better phone in every other respect. Interestingly, the 7T has an actual telephoto camera on the back, unlike both of its successors from 2020, the 8 and 8T. So there's also that going for it, as well as the fact that last year's flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 855+, is much better than the 730G in the Pixel 4a. The only thing you need to...

OnePlus 8T and Nord get new updates

OnePlus is currently pushing new updates to two of its recent smartphones, the 8T and the Nord. The 8T is receiving the November security patch, while the lower-end Nord is going to have the December security level, which is a weird difference, but hey - at least you're getting new security fixes no matter which of these phones you have. The changelog for the update going out to the OnePlus 8T also mentions an optimized experience for gesture navigation, an increased success rate for fingerprint unlocking, a newly added keyboard height adjustment, better image quality for Nightscape shots,...

LG Stylo 7 5G renders and hardware details surface

LG's Stylo line has somewhat successfully positioned itself as a more budget-friendly alternative, to Samsung's Note family for a few years now. The main parallel between the two being the stylus, housed in the phone's body. A successor to the Stylo 6 is actually a bit overdue at this point, but earlier leaks did already indicate that the Stylo 7 is on its way. In this new leak we get a much clearer look at the Stylo 7 in higher resolution images along with some basic details, like general dimensions. The phone will sport a 6.8-inch flat display, with a punch hole for the selfie...

Motorola Capri Plus appears on Geekbench alongside rumored Motorola Nio

About two weeks ago we reported on Motorola’s upcoming Capri smartphone (model numbers XT2127-1/XT2127-2) which appeared on several certification agencies. Now we have more intel on its more powerful counterpart dubbed Capri Plus and bearing the XT2129-3 model number as it popped up in a Geekbench listing. The new Capri series phones are expected to be part of either the Moto E or Moto G lineups. The new Geekbench test run reveals Lenovo branding and scores of 306 points in the single-core department and 1,258 points on the multi-core test. It appears the device is powered by the...

Xiaomi Mi 11 uses BlinkAI algorithms for its video night mode, here's a demo

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is the first phone with the Snapdragon 888 chipset. Among other improvements, Qualcomm’s new chip boasts faster performance for AI applications with a total of 26 TOPS of number-crunching power (up from 15 TOPS on the S865). This was leveraged by BlinkAI whose deep learning software powers the Night Mode in Mi 11’s video camera. Check out a demo below: Traditional night modes use image fusion, which that can be slow as the sensor needs to capture several frames. BlinkAI’s algorithm uses a neural network to mimic how the human eye works and only needs one frame. This...

Samsung Galaxy S21+ handled in the wild

Take a gander at the Samsung Galaxy S21+ in the wild, courtesy of @MauriQHD on Twitter. The three images appear to show a legitimate working device with a confidential sticker on the rear. The unit looks to be the Phantom Violet model. It looks like the middle child Galaxy S21+. Samsung Galaxy S21+ hands-on At this point we pretty much know all there is to know about the Galaxy S21 family. The trio will become official globally on January 14. They'll be powered by an Exynos 2100 in most countries and the Snapdragon 888 in the US and Korea. The Galaxy S21 and S21+ will have...

LG to announce QNED Mini LED TVs at CES 2021

LG has revealed that it will be announcing a new range of television during the virtual CES 2021 event. Called QNED Mini LED, this new range of televisions feature a combination of mini LED backlighting, quantum dot technology and LG's NanoCell in one product. Mini LED (not to be confused with microLED) is a method of backlighting for LCD panels where the backlighting is made up of tiny LED light elements. Since these are significantly smaller than standard LED backlighting solutions, you can pack many more in the same space. This allows for much more localized control over the...

Google removes Astrophotography support from Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G's ultra wide camera

Google dropped the tele camera of the 4th generation and put an ultra wide camera on the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G instead. Some users were excited to use the Astrophotography mode with the wider field of view offered by the new camera, however, they were disappointed with the results as images came out noisy and with a very noticeable tint. Good news – Google fixed the issue. Bad news – the fix just removed the Astrophotography option for the ultra wide camera. This change appears to have arrived with version 8.1 of the Google Camera app. Pixel 5 Astrophotography photos: main...

OnePlus 9 5G prototype just sold for $3,000 on eBay

Leaks and prototype units are just a part of the smartphone “game” nowadays, but this is not your usual story. If you haven’t been keeping up with the news - the OnePlus 9, 9 Pro and possibly a OnePlus 9E/9 Lite are one the way and likely expected to arrive in mid-March – a bit earlier than usual. There has been no shortage of leaks on the trio, including detailed renders. One source, however, want above and beyond and actually posted high-res, close-up shots of a prototype unit, complete with hardware details and software screenshots. Now, the exact same unit has been spotted on eBay and is...

TUV certifies three batteries for Nokia phones, one with 5,050 mAh capacity (Nokia 7.3?)

Not in September, not in November, not in 2020. The Nokia 7.3 release date always seems to slide forward, but the phone does appear to be slowly working towards launch. The latest bit of info comes from TUV Rheinland Japan, which certified the batteries of two models. One is possibly the 7.3 – or it could be renamed Nokia 7.4 by the time it launches (WT340). That one is rated at a 5,050 mAh typical capacity. The other device, presumably the Nokia 6.3 (or 6.4), has a slightly smaller 4,470 mAh power cell instead (CN110). Nokia 7.3 battery with 5,050 mAh typical capacity (WT340) •...

Amazfit and Zepp to introduce new wearables CES 2021

Amazfit announced its new flagship smartwatches GTS 2 and GTR 2 at an event in China three months ago, and just four weeks later, the wearables escaped the domestic market, heading to the United States and the United Kingdom. The company has even bigger plans for its GT 2 lineup however and has now confirmed it will introduce “more GTS 2 and GTR 2 products” during CES 2021. The devices we expect to see are the GTS 2e and GTR 2e - the cheaper Wi-Fi-deprived versions that already debuted in China. They share the physical appearance with their vanilla siblings, but due to the limited...

Watch our Poco M3 video review

Poco has been on a roll in the budget end of the market lately and the Poco M3 is arguably the best entry-level phone out now. We’ve already published our written review and now we bring you the video breakdown. The M3 packs quite the compelling spec list with a large 6.53 FHD+ display paired with a 48MP main cam and 6,000 mAh battery all packaged in a unique design for around $150/€150. It’s not the first time that Poco ventures into the entry-level segment but this time it’s striking strong. You’re getting a device that would normally be priced in midrange category. Of course,...

Renders of Galaxy S21 cases leak: Kvadrat, leather, rugged and silicone

In the US you can already reserve a Galaxy S21, which will net you $50 to spend on accessories. That should be enough to buy a protective case for your new flagship – speaking of which, here’s an overview of S21 cases. We’ve already seen the Kvadrat cases, these are woven covers that use yarn made from recycled materials. If you prefer metal instead, there are the Rugged Standing Cover with a built-in kickstand. Galaxy S21 accessories: Kvadrat and Clear Standing covers • Silicone and Rugged Standing covers Interestingly, the new cases cover up the camera bump while cases for...

Vivo X60 and X60 Pro announced with 5nm Exynos 1080 chipsets

After many teasers and leaks, vivo's X60 and X60 Pro are now official and available for pre-order in China. Both phones share a specs blueprint with differences in the cameras, storage and RAM options and batteries. The common features include a 6.56-inch 2376x1080px E3 AMOLED with HDR10+ support and 120Hz refresh rate, a 5nm Exynos 1080 chipset and Android 11 under OriginOS 1.0. The vivo X60 Pro has a main 48MP f/1.5 camera (Sony IMX598 sensor) with vivo's 4-axis OIS, a 13MP 120-degree ultrawide unit that doubles as a macro camera being able to focus from just 2.5cm, 13MP 2x 50mm tele...

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro to arrive in February 2021

Xiaomi announced the Mi 11 series yesterday, but the event saw only one phone with the Pro version suspiciously missing. According to reliable leakster Digital Chat station, there is a Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro but it will arrive after the Chinese New Year (also known as Spring Festival) on February 12, 2021. Alleged Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro renders The Xiaomi Mi 11 arrived with an improved display and charging capabilities over the predecessor Xiaomi Mi 10. However, the 108MP sensor for the main camera is exactly the same one-year-old Samsung ISOCELL HM1 and the phone lacks any kind of telephoto...

Samsung Galaxy M12 mass production begins, Galaxy F12 support page goes live

We’ve been hearing about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy M12 handset for a while now and it seems the phone has already entered mass production in Samsung’s factory in Noida, India. As a result we are treated to several new images of the phone’s frame. Samsung Galaxy M12 frame The first one reveals the touchscreen component of the display inside the M12’s frame which also shows a cutout on the top to accommodate the V-shaped waterdrop cutout for the selfie camera. According to past rumors, the handset is expected to launch with a 6.7-inch Infinity-V AMOLED display and HD+ resolution....