Samsung introduced the Galaxy C55 in China today without much fanfare. The phone is essentially identical to the Galaxy M55 but has two new back panels with leather finish – Orange and Black. The Galaxy C55's key features are the 6.7” OLED display and the 50 MP main camera. There's also a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery inside. The 45W wired charging speed is the highest in the Samsung porfolio, matching the Galaxy S24 Ultra and beating the likes of the Galaxy S24. Storage is 256 GB, while RAM options are 8 GB and 12 GB, costing CNY1,999 and CNY2,299,...
Samsung introduced the Galaxy C55 in China today without much fanfare. The phone is essentially identical to the Galaxy M55 but has two new back panels with leather finish – Orange and Black. The Galaxy C55's key features are the 6.7” OLED display and the 50 MP main camera. There's also a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery inside. The 45W wired charging speed is the highest in the Samsung porfolio, matching the Galaxy S24 Ultra and beating the likes of the Galaxy S24. Storage is 256 GB, while RAM options are 8 GB and 12 GB, costing CNY1,999 and CNY2,299,...
Apple said it removed Meta-owned apps WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China. The US company was ordered to do so by the state government, which cited national security concerns. Other Meta apps including Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram remain available, as well as other popular US social media apps like YouTube or X (formerly Twitter). Apple stated that the Cyberspace Administration of China ordered the removal of these apps from the China storefront. "We are obligated to follow the laws in the countries where we operate, even when we disagree", added the...
The iQOO Z9 Turbo is set to launch in China on April 24 and we already got confirmation that the device will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and a 6,000 mAh battery. The device is now up for early reservations in China with those interested can reserve their Z9 Turbo making sure to receive it first when it launches. Early reservations will also come with complimentary goodies. iQOO Z9 Turbo posters We also get more details about the Z9 Turbo’s performance as iQOO shared the device achieved a 1,764,028 AnTuTu score making it the most powerful Z-series phone to date. As for...
Realme has now started early reservations for its soon-to-launch GT Neo6 SE in China. Buyers can now reserve their devices early from Realme China web store as well as local online retailers JD.com, Tmall and Pinduoduo. Early reservations also come with select bonuses for the first customers including wireless earbuds, power banks and chargers. The launch date for the GT Neo6 SE is expected next week. Realme GT Neo6 SE in Liquid Silver Knight Realme also showcased the GT Neo6 SE in its Liquid Silver Knight color featuring a metallic texture and matte elements with a nano-coating...
Yesterday a report from China claimed that Apple decided to use Baidu developed generative AI services in China, but now it looks like someone might have jumped the gun on that. According to a new report today, also from China, the deal isn't done, at least not yet. Talks may be ongoing, or not - this report doesn't go into much more detail than saying there is at this point no deal. If Apple does in the end agree to use Baidu's generative AI services for the Chinese market, this will be baked into iOS 18 scheduled to release to the masses this fall. Apple can't really go with...
Yesterday a report from China claimed that Apple decided to use Baidu developed generative AI services in China, but now it looks like someone might have jumped the gun on that. According to a new report today, also from China, the deal isn't done, at least not yet. Talks may be ongoing, or not - this report doesn't go into much more detail than saying there is at this point no deal. If Apple does in the end agree to use Baidu's generative AI services for the Chinese market, this will be baked into iOS 18 scheduled to release to the masses this fall. Apple can't really go with...
While Apple may be talking to Google about adopting the search giant's Gemini AI for upcoming releases of iOS, over in China that's not a feasible plan, seeing as how Google services are banned. So, a local player is the answer, and it seems like Apple found it in Baidu, long called "the Google of China" - how fitting. News from China today reveals that Baidu is set to provide AI services to Apple's latest devices - only in China, of course. Baidu will be Apple's generative AI provider in the country, starting with the upcoming release of iOS 18 this fall. Apple has reportedly...
Apple Vision Pro was announced back in June last year and went on open sale in the US eight months later in early February. Apple’s first spatial computer has only been available in the US but we now get official confirmation from Apple CEO Tim Cook that Vision Pro will make its way to China later this year. The CEO attended the China Development Forum in Beijing and also confirmed that Apple will continue to ramp up R&D investment in China. Speculations suggest that Apple may bring the Vision Pro to the Chinese market in April or May. Initial supplies for the first batch of Vision...
China introduced guidelines that aim to prevent the use of US processors from Intel and AMD. The new rules also want to block Microsoft Windows and other foreign database products in favor of domestic solutions, reported The Financial Times on Sunday. All government agencies above the township level must have computers and servers with hardware deemed “safe and reliable.” The list of approved hardware includes chips from Huawei and Phytium, both banned in the United States. The move could have a significant financial effect on both chip companies. According to FT, 27% of Intel's $53...