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The Q2 smart wearables market across North America grew by 38% on a yearly basis according to the latest Canalys report. The data shows the total smartwatch sales reached $2 billion for the period. The leader of the pack is Apple, which saw...

Android’s Enterprise database contains a list of smartphones that are recommended by Google for use on its enterprise platform. Occasionally, a smartphone goes up on the database prematurely or in this case two phones in two days. After the nova 5T...

A new Oppo device bearing the PCKM70 model number passed through China’s Compulsory Certification Agency (CCC) just ahead of the upcoming Oppo Reno2 series announcement. The only details that are available from the certificate are that it comes...

Samsung revamped mid-range portfolio was a huge success this year and it will certainly be a major part of the company's 2020 portfolio. Yesterday we learned about the major camera upgrades that will be coming to next year's Galaxy A series phones ...

Preorders for the Apple HomePod are now live on Apple’s Japan and Taiwan websites. The smart speaker retails for JPY 32,800 Yen ($308) and TWD 9,900 ($316), respectively, with an expected shipping date of next Friday, August 23. The HomePod...

Google announced another update for Chrome OS, and this time it brought some rather unexpected features for Chromebooks and Pixel Slates. Key features include better media navigation between tabs, more photo modes and easier way to clean...

Verizon and Motorola partnered with Qualcomm to make the first 5G-compatible device. It was not a 5G smartphone, but a Moto Mod accessory that gives a 5G modem and additional battery pack to the Moto Z3. The 5G Moto Mod went on sale in April,...

Xiaomi has just got two new phones certified by the Chinese 3C, and they are likely members of the upcoming Redmi 8 series. The devices with model numbers M1906G7E and M1906G7T have received China’s Compulsory Certificate mark, alongside an 18W...

The Motorola One Action was just announced and its unique feature, the Action Cam, is the focus of the first promo videos. You can read our review for an in-depth look into the phone and its cameras, but if you only have a minute, check out this...

Action cams may be the one species of digital cameras that retained its popularity in the age of smartphones. They are characterized by wide-angle lenses and 60fps video recording, geared towards capturing action-packed clips. But the action cams...

Earlier this month we came across a report which stated that Oppo was planning to launch the new Reno series this month which would come to India first. That now got its official confirmation as the company has confirmed it's unveiling the Reno2...

The much-anticipated 5G-capable version of the Huawei Mate 20 X has finally arrived in China but only lasted for a few minutes. The handset's first flash sale concluded in less than an hour with all units gone. Looking back, maybe it's not...

With the Note10 duo, Samsung finally brought faster charging speeds to its flagships. The Galaxy Note10 goes up to 25W, while the Note10+ can reach 45W, but since both come with 25W chargers you'd need to pay extra to unlock the full speed. The new...

The nubia Z20 unveiled last week is now available for purchase in China through the company's official site. It comes in 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB and 8GB/512GB configurations priced at CNY3,499 ($495/€450), CNY3,699 ($525/€475) and CNY4,199...

Chinese phone maker Xiaomi has launched a new case for its Mi CC9 series which includes the CC9, CC9e, and the CC9 Meitu Edition. This new phone case, called Star Diamond (translated from Chinese), has a starry pattern and is made up of 10,000...

The vivo iQOO Pro 5G is arriving next week with a Snapdragon 855+ SoC. Now, the company has confirmed yet another specification of the smartphone - the battery - which will have a capacity of 4,500 mAh. iQOO hasn't revealed anything else about...

Yesterday we spotted one protective case of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, suggesting a circular camera setup and sensor/speaker/ToF cutout on the side, lined in a vertical fashion. Today, the phone, wrapped in masking case, leaked in some more spy...

Samsung has been doing weird things with smartphone colors for a long while now, especially when it comes to its flagships. Regional exclusives, carrier or store exclusives, the likes. Case in point: the Aura Blue color is available for the Galaxy...

Huawei's Mate 20 Pro got the update to EMUI 9.1 starting at the end of June. This version of the company's UI skin atop Android made its debut on the P30 family. It's based on Android 9 Pie like EMUI 9, but has a bunch of additional features, like...

Huawei announced the Mate 20 X (5G) for the Chinese market on July 26, which is also when it started taking reservations for the device through its official online store, Vmall. The phone is scheduled to have its first sale on August 16. Up until...