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Both Xiaomi and Honor have previously applied for a design patent on a double-hinged handset, according to public records.

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Review | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: impressive video, but AI nothing special

iPhone 16 Pro Max has amazing mics and video recording; coming AI features are useful but lag other brands’ AI; hardware upgrades are minor.

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Apple’s new iPhone 16 already selling at a discount in China

E-commerce platforms are offering price cuts of up to 11% on Apple’s latest smartphones, as Huawei steals the market buzz.

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Huawei’s home-grown mobile OS with no Android support set to launch

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Alibaba’s Taobao puts Xiaomi car buyers behind virtual wheel

After an update to Taobao’s app on Apple’s Vision Pro headset, users can test drive Xiaomi’s SU7 virtually before buying it online.

Apple set to disrupt hearing aids market with US approval for AirPods Pro 2

A software upgrade will turn the ear pieces into hearing aids that conduct hearing tests and will work with online audio and mobile phones.

China no longer Apple of iPhone maker’s eye, as it shifts assembly to India

The move reflects a broader trend of companies moving production away from China, with India emerging as a key beneficiary.

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Apple’s decision to manufacture its iPhone 16 series in India marks a significant shift in its strategy, diversifying its supply chain away from China amid geopolitical tensions. Photo: Shutterstock

OpenAI valuation to reach US$150 billion in latest fundraising round

The US start-up is also in talks to raise US$5 billion in debt from banks in the form of a revolving credit facility, a source says.

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Huawei unveils Mate XT tri-fold handset in face-off with Apple’s iPhone 16

The Mate XT will officially go on sale on September 20, the same day that Apple kicks off its iPhone 16 retail sales on the mainland.

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Chinese consumers disappointed about AI delay on new iPhone 16

The Chinese language version of Apple Intelligence will only become available in 2025, with no words on whether it will land on the mainland.

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Huawei tri-fold smartphone seizes mainland’s interest ahead of iPhone 16 launch

Around 3.04 million people have made online reservations to buy Huawei’s new 5G Mate XT as of Monday afternoon.

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Fintech giant Ant Group entered Jarvis-like territory when it launched AI app Zhixiaobao, a new smart assistant designed for everyday use.

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Huawei prepares for launch, though of what product remains a secret

Analysts anticipate the telecoms giant may unveil an AI semiconductor to rival high-end chips that US companies like Nvidia are prohibited from selling to China.

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Apple could be smarting in China without AI on iPhone 16

Apple has not revealed plans to launch AI services in China, where it is facing increasing competitive pressure from Huawei and other local rivals.

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Huawei’s next foldable expected to launch right after iPhone 16 event

Huawei has announced a launch event for September 10, pitting its anticipated dual-hinged Mate XT handset against Apple’s AI-equipped iPhone 16.

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Chinese AI ‘tiger’ MiniMax launches text-to-video-generating model

Video-01 is the first iteration of the firm’s Sora-like tool, with future updates expected to enable users to generate videos from images.

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Warren Buffett’s conglomerate joins tech giants like Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft with a market value of US$1 trillion.

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Apple to hold ‘Glowtime’ iPhone 16 launch event on September 9

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Apple plans to unveil new iPhone 16 series on September 10

The launch event will be followed by the phones going on sale on September 20, according to sources.

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The Apple Store on Fifth Avenue in New York. Apple is set to unveil its next iPhone series in September. Photo: EPA-EFE

Opinion | Why Apple’s iPhone is losing its shine in China

Beyond geopolitics, the iPhone increasingly looks pricey and dull next to Chinese smartphones – and the iPhone 16 may not turn the tide.

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An Apple store in Beijing on February 2. Apple phones, once an undisputed status symbol in the eyes of Chinese youth, have seen a significant erosion of their market share in China. Photo: Bloomberg

World’s largest iPhone factory loses momentum amid supply chain shifts

The world’s largest iPhone factory, in the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou, is offering bonuses to attract workers for its busy season, but the facility has lost momentum since the Covid-19 unrest in late 2022.

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Opinion | Apple’s Thai gaffe shows brands must tread with more care in Asia

Backlash from insulted Thais forced Apple to remove ad and apologise swiftly – a lesson in how soft power can be a double-edged sword.

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Apple
Apple designs and sells consumer electronics and personal computers, and also operates retail stores and streaming service Apple TV+. It is one of the world’s biggest companies and the second-largest mobile phone-maker after Samsung.
Chairman / President
Arthur D. Levinson
CEO / Managing Director
Tim Cook
CFO / Finance Director
Luca Maestri
Industry
Computer hardware. Computer software. Consumer electronics. Digital distribution
Website
apple.com
Headquarters address
Apple Campus, Cupertino, California, U.S.
Stock Code
NASDAQ: AAPL
Year founded
1976
last updated:
27 August, 2024
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