TCL today launched the BlackBerry KEY2. Featuring an iconic BlackBerry physical keyboard and loaded with BlackBerry's best security and privacy enhancements, this all-new BlackBerry smartphone packs a number of features that are firsts for any BlackBerry smartphone.
Microsoft announced today their broadest Surface lineup ever – with five new products coming this holiday and two new dual-screen devices, Surface Neo and Surface Duo, coming in Holiday 2020. Microsoft launched the new Surface Laptop 3, Surface Pro 7 and Surface Pro X, all available for pre-order today in select markets. Surface Laptop 3 delivers style and speed, now with a choice of a 13.5” or 15” display and new colours and finishes. Surface Pro remains the most versatile 2:1 device you can buy – whether you choose the new and improved Surface Pro 7 or the always-connected Surface Pro X.
Samsung unveiled two new versions of the Galaxy Note smartphone on Wednesday with fast 5G network connection and improved camera features. Samsung says that this is is to cater for people who want the power and functions of the Note but prefer a smaller phone.
iOS 14
Apple has released the sixth public beta of iOS 14.5. Members of Apple's Beta Software Program can download the previews and register devices now. iOS 14.5 will be the biggest update to iOS 14 to date, introducing several significant new features.
iOS 12
Apple has released iOS 12.3 for iPhone and iPad bringing a new TV app on iOS 12.3, tvOS 12.3, and Apple TV Software 7.3. The new TV app includes Apple TV Channels, a feature that simplifies streaming video subscription services by bringing them all into a single app.
iOS 12
Apple has released the third iOS 12 public beta for iPhone and iPad. The new version follows iOS 12 developer beta 4 which was released yesterday. Members of Apple's Beta Software Program can download the previews now and register devices now. If you have already installed iOS 12 public beta, then you can simply update using your iPhone in the normal manner.
Tecno Mobile Spark 5
TECNO Mobile has launched the Spark 5 smartphone, equipped with five cameras, a 5,000 mAh battery and a 6.6 inch dot-in-display. The Spark 5 will feature TECNO's HI OS 6.0 straight out of the box, which is built on Android Q, and will be available globally.
With 5G looming, many might be considering updating their devices to take advantage of the faster connectivity. If all you want is 5G connectivity, HTC has unveiled the HTC 5G Hub, a new device that will bring these faster speeds to all your devices via Wi-Fi.
Sony Xperia 5 II
Sony today unveiled Xperia 5 II, the company's second 5G enabled smartphone, offering a new internal heat dissipation system and a 120Hz refresh rate OLED and 240Hz sample rate touch input. The new Xperia 5 II (read as mark two) takes many of the features from Xperia 1 II.
Huawei has officially launched its 10.8-inch MatePad Pro, Huawei's Kirin 990 SoC, 6GB or 8GB of RAM, a 10.8-inch 2560 x 1600 LCD screen with 540-nit brightness, up to 512GB of internal storage, a 13MP f/1.8 rear camera, and a 7,250 mAh battery with fast charging.
ASUS today unveiled ROG Phone II, the successor to the ROG Phone. ROG Phone II builds on the gamer-centric design of the first-generation ROG Phone, and takes performance to an epic new level with the world's first implementation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus Mobile Platform, which is clocked at up to 2.96GHz.
Optiemus launched the BlackBerry KEY2 in India last week and the device is now available to purchase in the country. Optiemus is manufacturing the BlackBerry KEY2 for Indian customers locally at its world-class facility at Noida, further strengthening the company's support of the 'Make-in-India' initiative.
Users in the UAE who are waiting on the arrival of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro will be able to to register their interest in the smartphone on December 1st. Registration will be open from December 1st to 15th 2019, as the Huawei Mate 30 Pro will be available in a limited quantity.
Samsung has officially announced its latest flagship phablet, the Galaxy Note5. As expected, the Samsung Galaxy Note5 builds up on the Note 4 hardware and the phablet itself is not a millimetre thinner than the previous model, making the device much easier to handle.
LG has officially unveiled its newest variant of its widely praised LG G4 flagship smartphone. The LG G4 Beat retains the best features and functions of the LG G4, delivering value without compromising performance or usability.
The Huawei Mate Xs 5G is now available to pre-order from today (14th March, 2020) in Australia. Huawei Mate Xs 5G is a luxury foldable smartphone, and a reworked version of Huawei’s smartphone that unfolds into a tablet, which directly competes with Samsung’s Galaxy Fold rather than the South Korean firm’s newer, smaller Galaxy Z Flip folding phone.
Google Nest Audio
Google today launched the Nest Audio smart speaker, Google’s replacement for its original Home smart speaker from 2017. The new Google Assistant speaker looks more like a smaller version of Google’s big Home Max, with a full fabric-covered body, hidden LEDs on the front and a touch-sensitive top for volume and playback control.
The ZTE Axon M is coming to the UK, bringing its two 5.2-inch displays, one of which folds out from the rear of the device. The Axon M has been available in the US since November, but Vodafone UK has now confirmed that the device will be available in the UK "soon".