Chinese smartphone makers from Honor to Xiaomi are flexing their muscles in on-device artificial-intelligence (AI) software, trying to get a head start in their home market before Apple launches its own competing system there. Honor, a spin-off from Huawei Technologies, on Wednesday debuted its self-developed AI agent Yoyo on its new flagship Magic 7 series … Read more
Chinese smartphone brand Vivo claimed the No 1 spot among handset makers in India for the first time in the third quarter, ahead of the region’s long-time leaders Xiaomi and Samsung Electronics. Vivo shipped 9.1 million units in India in the three months through September, growing 26 per cent year on year and capturing a … Read more
At an event in Shanghai on Tuesday, Huawei introduced on the mainland its new Watch GT 5 series – with prices starting at 1,488 yuan (US$212) – featuring a slimmer design, upgraded antenna and algorithm for improved positioning accuracy, up to two weeks of battery life per full charge, TruSense health-monitoring system for heart rate … Read more
“Huawei has years of experience with its own intelligent transformation, and we’ve been helping a wide range of industries go intelligent, too,” Xu said in his keynote speech at Thursday’s opening of the Huawei Connect 2024 event, which runs until Saturday in Shanghai. The 57-year-old Xu is set to complete a six-month stint as the … Read more
Chinese smartphone makers Xiaomi and Honor appear ready to follow rival Huawei Technologies’ lead by launching their own tri-fold models, as public records show that the two firms have each previously applied for a design patent on a double-hinged handset. According to a filing released by China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), Beijing-based Xiaomi had … Read more
Featuring a 10.2-inch screen and a slim 3.6-millimetre profile when fully opened, the Mate XT incorporates artificial intelligence (AI) functions and satellite connectivity like Huawei’s other flagship models. Available in black and red, the Mate XT’s 256-gigabyte model starts at 19,999 yuan, while versions with higher storage options go for 21,999 yuan and 23,999 yuan. … Read more
Around 3.04 million people have made reservations to buy the Mate XT as of Monday afternoon, just two days after Shenzhen-based Huawei launched pre-orders for its latest 5G smartphone model via its official e-commerce platform Vmall.com. Reservations on Vmall.com, which does not require a deposit, will conclude on September 19. Still, those who reserved their … Read more
In the first seven months of 2024, chip imports totalled 308.1 billion units, worth about US$212 billion, according to data published on Wednesday by the General Administration of Customs. That marked a 14.5 per cent year-on-year jump in volume and 11.5 per cent increase in dollar value. The surge in IC imports reflects expectations that … Read more
Huawei is already working with weather forecasters in Thailand to adopt Pangu LLM, while also collaborating with various industries such as finance to improve efficiency and reduce costs, according to Shi. 04:12 How Huawei’s use of 5G and AI is transforming China’s coal mining industry How Huawei’s use of 5G and AI is transforming China’s … Read more
Xiaomi, mainland China’s fifth-largest smartphone vendor by sales, is taking big market shares in several regions and countries – including Latin America, Japan and India – as competition with rivals at home gets intense. The Beijing-based company shipped 6.2 million handsets or 35 per cent more units to Latin America last quarter, making it the … Read more
