Mobile & Entertainment
Huawei and Apple Dominate Chinese Smartphone Market in Q1 2026
BEIJING: The Chinese smartphone market experienced a significant shift in the first quarter of 2026, as domestic giant Huawei and global leader Apple emerged as the primary drivers of consumer demand,...
Apr 16, 2026
Xiaomi 18 Pro Leaks: New AI-Focused Design and Technical Specifications Revealed
BEIJING: New design renders and leaked technical specifications for the upcoming Xiaomi 18 Pro suggest the manufacturer is preparing a significant hardware shift focused on artificial intelligence int...
Apr 16, 2026
China Smartphone Shipments Decline 1% in Q1 2026 Amid Rising Component Costs
BEIJING — Smartphone shipments in China declined by 1% in the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report from market intelligence firm Omdia. The slight contraction comes as manufacturers grappl...
Apr 14, 2026
Huawei Unveils Pura X Max: A New Era of Wide-Folding Smartphone Technology
SHENZHEN: Huawei has officially unveiled the Pura X Max, a new smartphone featuring a horizontal wide-folding design that marks a significant shift in the company's foldable device strategy. The annou...
Apr 13, 2026
Chongqing Begins Rollout of Ultra-Fast 5.5G Technology
CHONGQING: Residents of Chongqing are set to experience a significant leap in mobile connectivity as the municipality begins the rollout of 5.5G technology. The upgrade aims to provide ultra-fast data...
Apr 11, 2026
US Tightens Restrictions on Chinese Telecommunications Firms to Mitigate National Security Risks
WASHINGTON: The United States is moving to significantly tighten restrictions on Chinese telecommunications firms, signaling an intensified effort by federal regulators to mitigate potential national ...
Apr 11, 2026
Inwi deploys first private 5G industrial network in Morocco
Inwi and China Mobile have signed a deal to deploy Morocco's first private 5G industrial network, marking a significant milestone for the country's digital infrastructure. The partnership aims to prov...
Apr 10, 2026
Huawei teases release of AI eyewear
Huawei has confirmed the upcoming launch of new artificial intelligence-powered eyewear equipped with integrated cameras. The announcement follows social media teasers from company executives, includi...
Apr 9, 2026
Xiaomi folding phone revealed, but launch will be delayed
The launch of Xiaomi's upcoming flagship foldable smartphone, the Xiaomi 17 Fold...
Apr 8, 2026
Xaomi to launch the Redmi K90 Max aimed at gamers
Xiaomi has officially confirmed the development of the Redmi K90 Max, a flagship smartphone specifically engineered for high-performance gaming. The device is distinguished by its inclusion of a built...
Apr 7, 2026