smartphones

Apple Opens On-Device AI, Shows ‘Liquid Glass’ Interface

At WWDC Apple says it will let third-party developers build on its on-device AI, shows major user interface revamp called…

6 days ago

Smartphone Shipment Growth Down By Half, Warns Counterpoint

Counterpoint revises down its 2025 global smartphone shipment forecast, due to “renewed uncertainties surrounding US tariffs”

2 weeks ago

Apple Appeals EU Interoperability Order

Apple files formal legal appeal in General Court over Commission's instructions for providing interoperability for third-party devices

2 weeks ago

Samsung ‘In Talks’ To Put Perplexity AI On Phones

Samsung reportedly nearing deal with Perplexity to put AI start-up's tools on phones and tablets as it seeks independence from…

2 weeks ago

Smartphone Shipment Forecast Down Amid Tariff Volatility, IDC Warns

Worldwide smartphone shipments are reduced by IDC, amid global uncertainty and Donald Trump's tariff chaos

2 weeks ago

Samsung Unveils Thin, Lightweight Flagship Smartphone

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge reduces thickness of flagship device, launches ahead of similar 'iPhone Air' expected in September

1 month ago

Apple ‘Mulls’ iPhone Price Rises – Without Citing Tariffs

Apple considers raising prices on iPhones, but determined not to cite tariffs as the reason, Wall Street Journal reports

1 month ago

Apple Leads Smartphone Market In First Quarter

Apple tops smartphone sales worldwide in first quarter after iPhone 16e launch, in spite of sagging demand in US, Europe,…

2 months ago

France Fines Apple Over Ad Tracking Feature

Apple fined 150m euros over App Tracking Transparency feature that it says abuses Apple's market dominance on iOS devices

3 months ago

Huawei Consumer Revenues Surge Amidst Smartphone Comeback

Huawei sees 38 percent jump in consumer revenues as its smartphone comeback continues to gather pace, as it adapts to…

3 months ago

Google Brings Android Development In-House In Major Shift

Google reassures developers Android to remain open source as it brings development entirely in-house, reduces AOSP releases

3 months ago

Xiaomi Raises $5.5bn In Expanded Share Sale

Smartphone maker Xiaomi reportedly raises about $5.5bn in Hong Kong share sale as it invests heavily in move to electric…

3 months ago

Xiaomi Raises EV Target Amidst Sales Surge

Xiaomi raises full-year EV delivery target to 350,000, says it has delivered more than 135,000 so far, as smartphone sales…

3 months ago

AI in Your Pocket: How Mobile Devices Are Leveraging Artificial Intelligence

Discover how AI is transforming mobile devices into intelligent companions. From predictive analytics to accessibility innovations, explore the future of…

4 months ago

Huawei Next-Gen OS Gets Boost With Tencent’s WeChat

Tencent's super-app WeChat launches on Huawei's HarmonyOS Next platform in major boost to company's Android and iOS competitor

5 months ago

Apple Creates Data-Processing Company In Shanghai

Apple forms data-processing venture in Shanghai amidst ongoing efforts to introduce AI offerings in mainland China

5 months ago

Apple To Update AI After False Headlines Reported

Apple update to clarify when notification summaries are AI-generated after false headlines reported from BBC, New York Times

5 months ago

Apple Offers iPhone Discounts In China – Report

Amid intensifying competition, Apple is offering rare discounts of its latest iPhone range in mainland China

5 months ago

Huawei’s Latest Premium Phones Use South Korean Memory Chips

Huawei's latest Mate 70 flagship smartphone range continues to use memory chips from South Korea's SK Hynix, teardown discovers

6 months ago

Foldable Shipments Slow In China Amidst Global Growth Pains

Shipments of foldable smartphones show dramatic slowdown in world's biggest smartphone market amidst broader growth pains for segment

6 months ago

Huawei Gains On Apple In China Premium Smartphones

Huawei sees sales of premium smartphones in China grow by 34 percent as Apple declines, while company bets on Android-free…

6 months ago

Huawei Releases Mate 70 Range To Challenge Apple

Huawei launches Mate 70 smartphones with AI-powered air gestures for cross-device file transfers to nearby foldables and tablets

7 months ago

Apple’s Cook Visits China Amidst iPhone Sales Slowdown

Apple chief Tim Cook makes third public appearance in China this year amidst stiff domestic iPhone competition, AI uncertainty

7 months ago

Xiaomi Raises EV Delivery Goal Amidst Strong Demand

Smartphone and electronics maker Xiaomi now aims to deliver 130,000 electric vehicles this year after SU7 launch in March

7 months ago

Huawei Sees Sales Surge, But Profits Fall

US-sanctioned Huawei sees sales surge in first three quarters of 2024 on domestic smartphone popularity, even as net profits fall

7 months ago

Apple Posts China Sales Decline, Ramping Pressure On AI Strategy

Apple posts slight decline in China sales for fourth quarter, as Tim Cook negotiates to launch key AI features in…

7 months ago

Huawei Beats Apple In Mainland China Shipments

Huawei surpasses Apple in mainland China smartphone shipments in August for first time in nearly four years, research finds

8 months ago

Apple Opens Major Research Hub In China

Apple opens research centre in Shenzhen, China, aiming to make it biggest such facility outside US amidst tough local competition

8 months ago

US Judge Orders Google To Allow Android App Store Competition

US federal judge orders Google to undertake wide range of measures allowing third-party app stores on Android, as Google seeks…

8 months ago

Huawei Ditches Android Apps With HarmonyOS Next

Sanctioned Huawei formally launches HarmonyOS Next on smartphones, tablets as it builds new ecosystem around Android-free experience

8 months ago