EU’s New Smartphone Rules Take Effect
BRUSSELS – As of 20 June , the European Union’s new Ecodesign Regulation requires smartphone and tablet manufacturers to provide a minimum of five years of operating system and security updates from the end of product’s sale period, effectively extending support to six … Continue reading EU’s New Smartphone Rules Take Effect
Apple Abandons Smartwatch Camera Project
CUPERTINO/USA – Apple has quietly scrapped its long-rumored Apple Watch camera project, marking the latest in a series of shelved innovations from the tech giant. According to an exclusive report by Bloomberg, the company had been working on integrating a … Continue reading Apple Abandons Smartwatch Camera Project
Smartphone Sales: Samsung leading again
BRUSSELS – The past year has been an exciting chapter for the smartphone industry. The sales figures of major manufacturers reflect both gains and losses. Here are the key developments: Apple: A Decline After a Strong Year In 2023, Apple … Continue reading Smartphone Sales: Samsung leading again
Xiaomi’s Foray into the Electric Vehicle Market: The SU7
BEIJING — Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has officially entered the electric vehicle (EV) market with its debut model, the Xiaomi SU7. This move marks a significant expansion beyond smartphones and other consumer electronics for the company. Let’s delve into the … Continue reading Xiaomi’s Foray into the Electric Vehicle Market: The SU7
EU law that requires user-replaceable batteries
BRUSSELS – A new EU law will require all mobile devices to have user-replaceable batteries by 2027. This is a major step towards reducing electronic waste and extending the lifespan of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other gadgets. Background: Why user-replaceable … Continue reading EU law that requires user-replaceable batteries
Xiaomi Introduces its First Wireless AR Glass
BARCELONA – Xiaomi introduced an augmented reality (AR) glasses at MWC 2023 event; Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition. Xiaomi, one of the world’s leading consumer electronics and smart manufacturing companies, has signed a big project with its brand new … Continue reading Xiaomi Introduces its First Wireless AR Glass
Blacklisted Chinese firms plan lawsuits
BEIJING – Chinese companies targeted by a sweeping investment ban imposed by former President Donald Trump are considering suing the U.S. government after a federal judge suspended a similar blacklisting for Beijing-based smartphone maker Xiaomi. Lawyers familiar with the matter … Continue reading Blacklisted Chinese firms plan lawsuits