Author Archives: Hadlee Simons

144Hz gaming on a budget? Redmi gaming laptop has you covered

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

There’s no AMD power here, but there’s plenty here for gamers nonetheless. Continue reading →

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Download this gorgeous MIUI 12 Saturn Super Wallpaper now

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

The slick Saturn Super Wallpaper joins Xiaomi’s previous Earth and Mars wallpapers. Continue reading →

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Here’s why the $1,399 Surface Duo doesn’t have NFC

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

Microsoft’s foldable lacks quite a few features on paper, but NFC might be the most glaring omission. Continue reading →

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Here’s why the $1,399 Surface Duo doesn’t have NFC

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

Microsoft’s foldable lacks quite a few features on paper, but NFC might be the most glaring omission. Continue reading →

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Oppo could be working on phones with radical Li-Fi tech

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

Li-Fi uses light for data transmission rather than radio waves, as is the case with Wi-Fi. Continue reading →

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Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra announced: 120W charging, 120Hz screen, 120x digital zoom

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

Xiaomi’s latest phone marks the tenth anniversary of the company’s founding. Continue reading →

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Huawei thinks all-screen fingerprint unlock is the future

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

What if your entire phone screen is a giant fingerprint scanner? Huawei has a few ideas on how to use it. Continue reading →

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Report: These were the top five phone models in India for Q2 2020

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

It’s been a rough quarter for the Indian smartphone market, but which models and brands stood out? Continue reading →

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Qualcomm wants the green light to sell 5G chips to Huawei

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

The news comes after Huawei reportedly said the Mate 40 series would be its last flagships with Kirin chips. Continue reading →

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US-China trade war: Why every Chinese phone maker should prepare for the worst

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

Huawei has managed to weather the storm so far, but other Chinese brands may not be so lucky. Continue reading →

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