Counterpoint Research data shows that iPhone sales in China fell sharply during the first half of 2024.
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With Samsung’s next flagship smartphone predicted to be launched early next year, rumors have been spreading about the phone’s powerful features in comparison to past flagship devices. Believed to have an autofocus feature on the front camera, Galaxy S8 may be the ultimate selfie cam of the year. Leaked information also suggest bigger storage, and more impressive display and software.
A recent research has revealed that people who tend to spend more time using their smartphone resulting to more screen time are vulnerable to poorer sleep.
Meizu already unveiled its newest model m3 note. The Chinese OEM is keeping its concept of quality devices with affordable prices, which makes the brand popular in China’s market.
Nokia's Alcatel-Lucent Acquisition Prompts Worlwide Job Cuts
Samsung is establishing itself as India’s number one smartphone manufacturer. The company credits strong sales for its new series of mid-tier products with new special features.
Xiaomi’s partnership with India’s Hungama will make it easier, more accessible and more affordable for locals to access the company’s service that will soon be integrated together with themes and ringtones.
Google has removed a Taliban-developed application from the Play Store. While the aim of the application is likely to be establishing its existence digitally as well as globally, the use of the Pastho language indicated that the application targeted mainly local audience.
500 Startups is seeing a great potential in Vietnam, where more than half of its population are below the age of 30 and most adults are using smartphones. The Silicon Valley-based accelerator is preparing a $10 million investment fund dedicated for Vietnam startups.
Ford announced that the company will devote more resources to develop semi-autonomous driving technologies, as they aim to invest triple the amount of investment in the technologies. Some of Ford's cars already have some semi-autonomous technology in them, as with the updated version of Ford Kuga unveiled along with the announcement.
Local smartphone manufacturer Ringing Bells, launched an affordable smartphone called the Freedom 251 on Wednesday. With immense support from the India government, it released the smartphone in attempt to connect every Indian.
Lumia 650 is the latest product from Microsoft that was launched on February 15. Though it is aimed at business-oriented users, the phone doesn't have the business-friendly Continuum feature which is deemed significant to its target market.
Android users can experience the new system update since 2015. Some remarkable new features include security improvement, performance management, user interface, storage improvement, and support to new innovations including the Type-C USB.
This new model is believed to be a cheaper and smaller version to the current iPhone 6 generations. Some physical features would follow the iPhone 6 generations, but the size would be similar to iPhone 5 generations. iPhone 5SE could be an alternative for people who would like the latest features but prefer smaller devices.
The advancement of the internet in South Korea has brought some advantages as well as social issues. Internet addiction has been a concern in the country, and the government is helping to solve the issue with some programs, including rehabilitation camps.
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