Xiaomi on Wednesday launched its latest flagship line, the Mi10T, alongside a new smartwatch as the Chinese company continues to bet on its lucrative premium phone business. Mi 10T phones are designed to be sold outside of China and Xiaomi says they “power your creativity.” This series is different from the Mi 10 phones launched …

From the Mi Watch’s digital crown to its curved rectangle face, Xiaomi wasn’t shy about Apple’s influence over its first smartwatch. But the Chinese company seems to be drawing inspiration from elsewhere for the first smartwatch its designed to be sold overseas. It will first be released in parts of Europe for 99 euros, which converts to approximately $115 (£90, …

Chinese phone-maker Royole put itself on the map when it beat Samsung and Huawei to the punch in releasing the world’s first foldable phone last year. Never mind that it was a spectacular failure. This week the company launched a next-generation version of that phone, the Flexpai 2, during an online event streamed from the Chinese city of Shenzhen on …

Apple is working with the Singaporean government to help keep the city-state’s people healthy using the Apple Watch. At the company’s virtual launch event on Tuesday, CEO Tim Cook briefly introduced Singapore’s wellness initiative, which lets the island nation’s roughly four million citizens earn up to S$380 (around $280, £220 or AU$390) worth of rewards for engaging in healthy activities …

Samsung recently announced its Galaxy Z Flip 5G, an upgraded version of its inaugural clamshell phone that sold out within days of its release.  At $1,450 (about £1,120 or AU$2,020), the Galaxy Z Flip 5G costs $70 more than the original Galaxy Z Flip cost when it was released in the US in February. For that extra cost, you get 5G capabilities and …

7.0 Zenfone 7 Pro $899 at eBay Get Price Alerts You’re receiving price alerts for Zenfone 7 Pro Like Flipping camera Uninterrupted display Long lasting battery Refresh rates Don’t Like Not water resistant Phone gets hot No support for wireless charging Steep increase in price More than a year after Asus impressed with a flipping camera on its flagship Zenfone …

Huawei said that it would open up its operating system, Harmony OS 2.0, to third-party hardware manufacturers, including rivals, on Thursday. This is part of an effort to bolster its number of users and potentially take market share from Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android operating systems.  “The milestone we’re marking is that we’re supporting Huawei devices from Harmony OS 2.0, …

Xiaomi sub-brand Poco launched its latest phone this week, which it’s billing as a “true midrange champion.” The Poco X3 NFC, which was unveiled Monday in a virtual launch, is a 4G device with a 6.67-inch LCD screen and features designed to entice “young, gaming enthusiasts.”  Those features, which are typically found in more fancy flagships, include ultra-fast refresh rates, …

It’s been a long time coming, but Microsoft is officially back in the smartphone business with the launch of its foldable Surface Duo. Announced last October, the company’s new foldable phone takes the form of a two-screened Android device (yes, Android) joined together with a hinge that allows it to open up like a book. Microsoft says the two screens …

Midrange phones have developed a reputation for being boring over the past few years. They often come with overused features and unmemorable names. But Chinese phone-maker Oppo’s new Reno 4 Pro is chipping away at that narrative. The Reno 4 Pro, which launched in India in July, is technically a midrange phone, but it’s packed with features typically found in more fancy …