In a recent interview, Steve Mollenkopf, the CEO of Qualcomm, talked about the company’s current relationship with the Cupertino based giant, Apple. The two companies had fought a legal battle but the senior Qualcomm official feels that the relations are “much more natural now.” For those unaware, Apple had accused Qualcomm of ‘double dipping’ (basically […]
Redmi Note 8 took second spot in the Global Top Smartphones list in Q1 2020, Apple iPhone 11 came first
Despite pandemic, some smartphones sold more than others in Q1 2020. Canalys has tweeted an image disclosing the top 10 global smartphone models shipments in that period. Interestingly, only three OEMs make up the whole list namely Apple, Xiaomi, and Samsung. According to Canalys, Apple was the leading company with its iPhone 11 shipping over […]
U.S. Justice Department Dropping Case Against Ex-Trump National-Security Adviser Flynn
The U.S. Justice Department is dropping the criminal charges against former national-security adviser Michael Flynn. Flynn was among the first individuals swept up in the U.S. investigation into possible collusion between Russia and President Donald Trump’s election campaign team in 2016. In court documents filed on May 7, the Justice Department said it is dropping […]
iQOO will launch the first MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ phone soon
Taiwanese fabless chipmaker MediaTek earlier today announced the Dimensity 1000+ flagship chipset at an online event in China. The company announced via a Weibo post that iQOO mobile phone will be the first to spot the Dimensity 1000+. iQOO has now confirmed via Weibo that it will indeed release a smartphone with MediaTek’s latest chipset […]
Chip Battle: Dimensity 1000+ Versus Dimensity 1000
Today, MediaTek announced the Dimensity 1000+, a processor that improves upon the Dimensity 1000. The launch of the new processor is weird seeing as the Dimensity 1000 itself is yet to appear in a phone. If you are curious as to what is different between the two processors, this post should help you with that. […]
Honor 9X Pro may launch in India on May 12
Huawei’s Honor brand took the wraps off the Honor 9X Pro smartphone for the global market in February this year. The company is now likely ready to unveil the smartphone in India three months after. A tweet by Honor India had teased the impending launch of a product powered by a Kirin 810 chipset. However, […]
Google is working on a new streaming device, May ditch Android TV branding
According to multiple reports, Google could be soon launching a streaming device by rebranding Android TV to either Nest or Google. It is expected to be a successor to the current-gen Chromecasts with remote control. Google Chromecast was popular during its early days. But its demand has now faded away with a rise of better […]
Hisilicon becomes China’s first semiconductor firm to hit the top 10 in global sales
Huawei‘s in-house chip design company Hisilicon has reportedly become the first semiconductor company in mainland China to enter the top 10 in terms of global sales. US semiconductor market research company IC Insights reports that HiSilicon’s sales surged 54 per cent year on year to about US$2.67 billion in the first quarter, placing it in the […]
iPhone 11 does not make the top 10 in DxOMark Selfie
The Apple iPhone 11 is the latest smartphone to be reviewed by DxOMark Selfie team. The handset scores an overall 91 points. Unfortunately, it still does not make it to the top 10. It currently ranks 13th in the list just above Huawei P30 Pro and below Samsung Galaxy Note 9. According to the testers, […]
LG Velvet is official: Packs 5G, Wireless Charging, Stylus Support and more
The LG Velvet has been officially announced in Europe. The phone is a premium mid-range device that packs several features that are mostly exclusive to flagships, and its price tag reflects that. LG Velvet Design The LG Velvet is the first LG phone to feature a new design language. It is curved on both sides, […]
FlyPods 3 launch in Europe as the Honor Magic Earbuds
Last year, Honor announced the FlyPods 3 TWS earbuds in its home country. They have now been launched in Europe but under the name Honor Magic Earbuds. The Honor Magic Earbuds have long stems, silicone tips, and come in two colors – Pearl White and Robin Egg White. Oh! And they do look a lot […]
Meizu 17 and Meizu 17 Geekbench listing appears ahead of tomorrow’s launch
Meizu will be announcing the Meizu 17 and Meizu 17 Pro flagship smartphones on May 8. Ahead of tomorrow’s launch, both smartphones have appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking platform. Probably, the Chinese firm could be internally testing the performance of the Meizu 17 series before unveiling them. As can be seen in the Geekbench 5 […]
Huawei dominates China Smartphone market in Q1 2020: IDC Report
IDC, the known analytics firm, has revealed in a new report that the Chinese smartphone vendor, Huawei, has dominated the Chinese smartphone market in the first quarter of 2020. Data from IDC ChinaAccording to the IDC report, China’s smartphone market saw a total of 66 million units being shipped in Q1 of 2020. Out of […]
MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ announced with higher refresh rate support
Earlier today (7th May 2020), the known chipmaker, MediaTek, held an online press conference in which it announced the Dimensity 1000+. The new flagship 5G chipset from MediaTek brings in improved performance alongside support for a higher refresh rate. In the online meeting held by the company, MediaTek unveiled its latest flagship processor that will […]
US may soon allow Huawei to work with American firms on 5G standards
The US Department of Commerce has nearly signed off on a new rule that will allow Huawei Technologies to work with American based companies on setting standards for 5G networking, according to sources. This is big news considering the US Commerce Department had previously placed Huawei in the “Entity List” back in 2019. This blacklisting […]
COVID-19: Serbia Lifts State Of Emergency, Curfew
The global death toll from the coronavirus has passed 260,000 with more than 3.7 million infections confirmed, causing mass disruptions as governments continue to try to slow the spread of the new respiratory illness. Here’s a roundup of COVID-19 developments in RFE/RL’s broadcast regions. Serbia Serbia’s parliament has lifted a state of emergency and curfew, […]
Huawei MediaPad T8 with 8-inch display and 5,100mAh battery unveiled
Huawei Romania has silently unveiled a new tablet named MediaPad T8. It is a budget-friendly tablet that comes with a large display for enjoying movies and reading ebooks. The lightweight tablet houses a big battery and it runs on the latest version of EMUI. Huawei MediaPad T8 specifications The Huawei MediaPad T8 is a metal-bodied […]
George Zhao teases Honor X10 and MagicBook 14 with 10th Gen Intel Processors
Honor’s George Zhao announced Honor X10 launch to take place on May 20. It will be the first phone in the series to support 5G connectivity. Apart from the launch date, the brand is yet to reveal any of the handset’s features. But a recent picture posted by Mr Zhao does tease a lot about […]
JDI is the sole supplier of LCD panels for the new Apple iPhone SE: Report
Apple launched its new iPhone SE budget smartphone last month after years of leaks and rumours and the device is now available for purchase. Weeks after the phone’s launch, details about its components have surfaced online. According to a report coming from Korea, Japan-based JDI has been picked by Apple to be the sole supplier […]
Honor Smart Life product launch event scheduled in China on May 18
Huawei‘s sub-brand Honor has today announced that the company will be a hosting a new Honor Smart Life product launch event in China on 18th May. In this event, the company is expected to launch smart home products for ease-of-access. While announcing the launch event, the company said: “Turn your life vision into reality one […]
Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 announced, features an improved battery and aptX support
Microsoft has just announced the Surface Headphones 2 alongside the Surace Book 3 and Surface Go 2. The headphones feature active noise cancelation that was much loved even in the predecessor and arrives with improved battery life and Qualcomm’s aptX support as well. The Surface Headphones 2 features the same 13 levels of noise cancelation […]
Google releases unplanned Android 11 DP4 pushing back beta version to next month
Earlier this year, Google revealed its plan and roadmap for the Android 11 development, including developer previous and beta versions. After releasing three developer previews, the company is now adding one more. So far, Google has released DP1, DP2, and DP3 versions as a part of the developer previews. Now, it was time for the […]
Meizu 17 series pricing leaked online ahead of its official launch tomorrow
Meizu is all set to launch its next-generation flagship smartphones as Meizu 17 series in China tomorrow, i.e. 8th May. Ahead of the official launch, the company has been revealing some of the key features through social media posts. Now, the listing of the upcoming Meizu 17 devices on the third-party eCommerce platform have revealed […]
Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Honor 9X Pro vs Realme 6 Pro: Specs Comparison
If are an expert and you need the highest value for money mid-range smartphone of the moment, we are sure you would surely take into consideration at least one device from Redmi, Realme, and Huawei. These three brands actually have amazing devices in their portfolio, when it comes to affordable phones. In this “Pro” comparison, […]
EU Document Shows Members Agree On Eastern Partnership Aspirations, Economic Integration
BRUSSELS — After two weeks of negotiations among EU diplomats, the bloc’s 27 member states have reached agreement on the membership “aspirations” and economic “integration” of their eastern neighbors into the bloc. The text, agreed on by the ambassadors of the 27 EU countries on May 5 and seen by RFE/RL, represents the response to […]
Smartphone OEMs have lowered camera lens orders by up to 30% for Q2 2020
Largan, a well-known supplier of smartphone camera lens recently shared its sales report for April. According to the data, the firm’s revenue decreased by 13.98% compared to March. It was also declined by 6.03% YoY (year over year). The company made a total of NT$4.683 billion (US$155 million) in this period. The types and quantity […]
The new Surface Book 3 is Microsoft’s most-powerful laptop ever
The Surface Book 3 is here and it brings powerful improvements though at no small price. Microsoft says its latest detachable 2-in-1 is its most-powerful laptop ever as it boasts a 50% increase in performance compared to the Surface Book 2, and up to 17.5 hours of battery life. Available in 13-inch and 15-inch variants, […]
Huawei Y9S price in India spotted on Amazon.in source code
Amazon India recently hosted a product page for the Huawei Y9S which is listed as “coming soon”. The product page details the specs of the upcoming mid-range phone but left off without revealing the price tag. However, the source code of the Amazon.in product page has been discovered to contain the price of the Y9S […]
Surface Go 2 launches with a bigger display and newer internals for $399 and up
One of the products Microsoft launched today is the Surface Go 2, a successor to the 2018 Surface Go. The new portable computer has a bigger display, improved design but surprisingly sticks to the Surface Dock connector rather than USB-C. The new and portable 2-in-1 now comes with a 10.5-inch PixelSense display with significantly smaller […]
Official: Meizu 17 Pro will support 27W wireless charging
Meizu will be launching the Meizu 17 series on May 8. Apart from being flagship devices, they will be also the first 5G smartphones from the company. Like any other Chinese brand, it has also been teasing the features of its upcoming handsets. Today, the brand revealed the premium Meizu 17 Pro will have support […]