Author Archives: Hadlee Simons

The Amazfit GTS 2e and GTR 2e are going global (Update: India launch details)

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Hadlee Simons

Update: The smartwatch duo is now heading to India. Continue reading →

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Verizon Galaxy Z Fold 2 nabs stable Android 11 update (Updated)

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Hadlee Simons

Update: Galaxy Z Fold 2 devices on Verizon are now receiving the Android 11 stable update. Continue reading →

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It’s official: Redmi K40 coming next month, starting at under $500

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Hadlee Simons

The Redmi K40 hasn’t launched yet, but the Xiaomi sub-brand has already revealed pricing for the flagship. Continue reading →

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Pete Lau: OnePlus will heavily invest in bid to take camera crown

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Hadlee Simons

Could OnePlus join the likes of Apple, Google, Huawei, and Samsung in offering a top-flight camera experience? Continue reading →

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We asked, you told us: Here’s what you want most from phones in 2021

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Hadlee Simons

Two picks gained the lion’s share of votes in this poll. Continue reading →

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Honor resumes ties with Qualcomm and others after Huawei split (Updated)

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Hadlee Simons

Honor has confirmed that it now has independent deals with Qualcomm, Intel, and a bunch of other tech firms. Continue reading →

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5 things we want to see from LG in 2021

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Hadlee Simons

From fast updates to better budget wares, LG has plenty of room for improvement in 2021. Continue reading →

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What to expect from smartphone cameras in 2021

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Hadlee Simons

From more 8K to in-display selfie cameras, here’s what smartphone cameras might bring in 2021. Continue reading →

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Poco F2 teased: Is the real Poco F1 successor finally on the way?

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Hadlee Simons

The tease comes several months after the brand said it was working on a ‘true successor’ to the Poco F1. Continue reading →

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Android 11 for Xiaomi Mi A3 bricking phones (Update: Free fixes offered)

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

Update: If your phone is bricked after the Android 11 update, Xiaomi is ready to help. Continue reading →

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