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This week marks the seventh anniversary of OnePlus, which started by selling phones only to invited guests, and its community forum now numbers three million members in Europe alone.
TCL has launched three new smartphones; TCL 20 Pro 5G, TCL 20L+ and TCL 20L, which joins the already announced TCL 20 5G and TCL 20 SE. And then there’s a foldable/rollable concept possibly coming too…
READ MORE TCL launch three new handsets to add to existing 2021 collection
The launch of the new Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 III and Xperia 10 III sets out Sony’s 2021 lineup, and the flagships boast key features for avid photographers.
READ MORE Sony launches three new Xperia phones, including two with a unique variable telephoto lens
Vodafone and Ericsson will use DJI Mavic Pro 2 drones to speed up site surveys, which will in turn accelerate network upgrades.
READ MORE Vodafone and Ericsson to employ drones to speed up network upgrades
The Realme 8 series is about to get a 5G upgrade, with the new Realme 8 5G getting a global debut next week. It will be the first phone to use MediaTek’s Dimensity 700 5G chipset.
READ MORE Realme 8 5G global launch takes place April 22nd, using all-new MediaTek 5G chipset.
The ultra-affordable watch offers 24 hour heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring, as well as being the first TicWatch to keep track of skin temperature.
READ MORE Mobvoi launches £70 TicWatch GTH with advanced health and wellbeing sensors
Oppo has added another wearable to its range, following the launch of the Oppo Watch last year.
READ MORE Oppo launches £39.99 fitness band with 12 workout modes and 12 day battery life
HMD Global is set to launch new Nokia phones later today, and you can watch it all yourself at 1500 UK time.
READ MORE Nokia unveils new products today, as HMD Global revises its product strategy for 2021
On April 12th, retailers in England get to reopen their stores. EE is going to be offering extended hours at many to meet demand, including an online appointment booking system to reduce queuing.
We’ve all been disappointed when our shopping order arrives with loads of substitutions, but thanks to Tesco Mobile some shoppers will now be praying for a substitution…
READ MORE Tesco introduces shopping substitutions you’re not going to be upset about
Following a high-profile mishap in recent years, TÜV Rheinland is the place the industry visits for independent safety and quality checks. The company specialises in the testing and assessment of new products, and issuing certification for all required safety standards.
READ MORE Realme works with TÜV Rheinland to set new quality standards for young phone users
The Mi Fan Festival runs from April 6th to 16th, which sees a series of special offers and promotions running throughout the event. In addition, two new Mi 11 colours are going on sale, including a signature edition Lei Jun model.
LG has now made it official; that’s it for its smartphone operation. Instead, it will now focus efforts on other growth areas, like EV components, smart homes, AI, and b2b solutions.
READ MORE LG calls it a day in the mobile business; will concentrate on new market ventures
With prices starting at approximately £1110, the Xiaomi Mi MIX Fold is the cheapest phone-cum-tablet foldable on the market today, although for now there’s no word of a release outside China.
The fantastic looking Mi 11 Ultra is getting a release beyond China soon, although the exact details for the UK are still pending.
The Realme 8 Pro featured at Realme’s global launch event, and the company also its first stainless steel smartwatch and new noise cancelling earbuds – all available to buy at the end of this month.
READ MORE Realme 8 Pro gets official launch, along with a new watch and earbuds
The new Honor Band 6 is an affordable fitness product that comes with a larger, higher-resolution, display and up to 14 days of battery life.
READ MORE Honor launches Honor Band 6 with bigger display and sportier design
OnePlus has today launched two new OnePlus 9 models, the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro – in collaboration with Hasselblad. In addition, it also announced its first smartwatch.
READ MORE OnePlus launches OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro, plus the very first OnePlus Watch
