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Huawei launches HarmonyOS Next, ‘farewell’ to Android

Huawei launches HarmonyOS Next, ‘farewell’ to Android

HarmonyOS Next is Huawei's first operating system built completely independent of Android. Launched on October 22, HarmonyOS Next will run on a wide range of Huawei products, from smartphones, wearables, and smart home devices to car control systems. The platform features a new system architecture, using a self-developed microkernel called Hongmeng Kernel. This kernel differs from the Linux architecture used in Android, meaning Android apps will not be able to run on HarmonyOS Next devices. Richard Yu, President of Huawei's Consumer Business Group, stated that there are currently 15,000 applications and services supporting HarmonyOS Next, with more apps being developed.…
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Samsung Takes Charge in the Booming AI Smartphone Market

Samsung Takes Charge in the Booming AI Smartphone Market

Samsung has claimed the top spot in the burgeoning AI smartphone market for the first quarter of 2024. This dominance is largely attributed to the success of their Galaxy S24 series, particularly the flagship Galaxy S24 Ultra, which boasted over 30% of the market share for GenAI-capable smartphones. Generative AI (GenAI) refers to a type of artificial intelligence that can create entirely new content, from images and text to even music. Top 10 smartphones supporting Gen AI in the first quarter. Photo: Counterpoint Research. The overall smartphone market saw healthy growth of 11% year-on-year, with a significant portion of this…
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Huawei Pura 70 Ultra Captures the Crown: The New King of Mobile Photography?

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra Captures the Crown: The New King of Mobile Photography?

The race for the best smartphone camera is always fierce, with manufacturers constantly pushing boundaries in image quality, zoom capabilities, and innovative features. According to recent evaluations by DxOMark, a well-respected camera benchmarking company, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra has emerged victorious, claiming the title of the best photography smartphone available today. DxOMark camera scores for the Pura 70 Ultra. Photo: DxOMark website Exceptional Image Quality Across the Board DxOMark's rigorous testing process evaluates smartphones in various photographic scenarios, including photo, video, and zoom performance. The Pura 70 Ultra impressed with consistently excellent results across all areas. Exceptional Photo Performance:…
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Galaxy S24 Ultra: A Strong Contender, But Not Quite the King

Galaxy S24 Ultra: A Strong Contender, But Not Quite the King

Samsung's Galaxy S24 lineup created a lot of buzz at launch in early 2024, particularly the feature-packed Ultra model. While the S24 Ultra received critical acclaim for its camera system, performance, and S Pen integration, it seems it wasn't quite the sales juggernaut some expected. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Photo: Samsung Reports from IDC show that Samsung did reclaim the top spot in global smartphone sales for Q1 2024, likely due in part to the S24 series. However, Counterpoint Research indicates that the iPhone 15 Pro Max, not the Galaxy S24 Ultra, was actually the best-selling individual phone in the…
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Galaxy S24 Ultra: A Strong Contender, But Not Quite the King

Galaxy S24 Ultra: A Strong Contender, But Not Quite the King

Samsung's Galaxy S24 lineup created a lot of buzz at launch in early 2024, particularly the feature-packed Ultra model. While the S24 Ultra received critical acclaim for its camera system, performance, and S Pen integration, it seems it wasn't quite the sales juggernaut some expected. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Photo: Samsung Reports from IDC show that Samsung did reclaim the top spot in global smartphone sales for Q1 2024, likely due in part to the S24 series. However, Counterpoint Research indicates that the iPhone 15 Pro Max, not the Galaxy S24 Ultra, was actually the best-selling individual phone in the…
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