Week 2 in review: Galaxy S21 series debut as Xiaomi ends on US blacklist

Welcome to another week's recap. The major development from the past seven days was the official debut of the Galaxy S21 family, which immediately went on pre-order. You can browse the list below for our detailed coverage.

Another premium phone launched this week with the iQOO 7, but being limited to China it didn't get nearly as much of the spotlight. Meanwhile OnePlus launched its first smartband and we even got a chance to review it.

Xiaomi ended up on the US blacklist and will be hoping the new administration under Joe Biden takes steps towards ending the trade war with China or it may face further difficulties down the road. In more positive developments it shared a list of 27 phones eligible for MIUI 12.5 update.

Motorola teased its next flagship, dubbed Edge S, confirming that the Edges from last year weren't a one off. Meanwhile Oppo's Find X3 top-dog appeared in images, giving us a much better idea of its design.

You can read the details on the these, as well as our other top stories by following the links below.

Samsung Galaxy S21 vs. S21+ vs. S21 Ultra - Pros and Cons

Concise lists of the relative advantages and disadvantages of the three new flagships compared against each other.


Xiaomi releases a list of 27 devices scheduled to get MIUI 12.5

The oldest phone on the list is the Redmi Note 7, introduced two years ago.


Trump Administration blacklists Xiaomi, US investors must pull out by end of year

The company has been labeled a “Communist Chinese military company” by the Trump administration.


Here's our first look at Windows 10X in use

Designed for use on tablets and notebooks.


Exynos 2100 unveiled with Cortex-X1 CPU, 40% faster Mali-G78 GPU and integrated 5G modem

The CPU promises a 30% boost in multi-core performance compared to the Exynos 990, 40% on the GPU and a more efficient NPU.


Samsung Galaxy S21 rumor round-up: what to expect

There have been copious leaks from the usual suspects along with some carrier slip ups. Here's everything in one place.


Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra announced with S Pen support, dual telephoto lenses

The display can do 120Hz at the full 1440p+ resolution for the first time on a Samsung phone. The two tele cams are 10x periscope and 3x lens.


Samsung Galaxy M62 gets FCC certified with 7,000 mAh battery

It's expected to arrive as Galaxy F62 in some markets.


Motorola Edge S teased to launch soon with Snapdragon 800 series chipset

The next Moto flagship is coming.


Samsung Galaxy S21-series announcement coverage wrap-up

A quick overview of what's new with the new Galaxy S21 trio.


Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21+ bring new design, modest upgrades

Same between the two models that is, but not far from the S20 triple setup either.


Oppo Find X3 Pro leaks in official-looking renders, showcasing unique camera hump

There are four sensors on the back, housed inside a protrusion unlike anything we've seen before.


WhatsApp moves forward the date to accept its new terms to May 15

The service will continue to be operational till then even to those who have not accepted the new terms yet.


Huawei acquires 90 patents from BlackBerry

According to lawyers, the acquisition includes old security-related patents.


iQOO 7 debuts with Snapdragon 888, 120W charging and Origin OS

First sales in China start on Friday, January 15.


Xiaomi denies any ties to the Chinese military in response to being blacklisted by the US

The company's statement comes less than 24 hours after the blacklisting had been announced.


CD Projekt apologizes for the state of Cyberpunk 2077, reveals updates roadmap

The first major update will be arriving in the next ten days.


LG isn't giving up on smartphones

The company was adamant about denying a recent report.


OnePlus Band review

Xiaomi MI 11 disassembled and reassembled into a dragon sculpture

The Mechanical Dragon is made up of two Mi 11’s and four Mi 11 vegetarian leather edition back covers.


OnePlus Band is official with color display, 14-day battery life

The device will start selling soon in India for INR2,499 ($35/€27).


Samsung details the ISOCELL HM3 - the 108 MP sensor used in the Galaxy S21 Ultra

The sensor can output 12-bit HDR, has a low-noise mode, which boosts sensitivity in low light, and an improved autofocus system.


Renders of 11

Rumors from late last year claimed that Apple is working on iPad Pros with OLED and mini-LED displays.


Redmi K40 series will debut next month, Snapdragon 888 model confirmed

The top-end K40 will offer the latest flagship Qualcomm chipset at a base price of CNY 2,999 ($463).


Xiaomi might bring 80W wireless charging to the Mi 11 Pro

Sources claim the final hurdle is obtaining the required certifications from authorities.


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