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MWC 2024: What to expect at the world’s top tech show from Google, Nothing, Xiaomi and more
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MWC 2024: What to expect at the world’s top tech show from Google, Nothing, Xiaomi and more

[ad_1] As the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 approaches, it may not command the same attention it once did, especially with some major brands scaling back their presence. Nevertheless, for devoted tech enthusiasts, particularly those favoring brands like Motorola, Google and Samsung, MWC remains a highly anticipated event. And what is the theme this time at MWC? Quite a few actually. Apart from the hardware, these will include the network of the future, the Internet of Things, and generative AI. “We've seen a massive acceleration already in both the conversations and the uptake of AI and generative AI,” says McKinsey's Ruben Schaubroeck in his report. Here's a glimpse of what to expect from the world's biggest phone show in 2024. Countdown to MWC KickoffMark your calendars for the u...
Xiaomi Unveils Its First EV, the SU7, With Ambition to Be China’s Porsche or Tesla
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Xiaomi Unveils Its First EV, the SU7, With Ambition to Be China’s Porsche or Tesla

[ad_1] The billionaire co-founder of Thursday, declaring ambitions to become a top global carmaker in 15 to 20 years and compete against Tesla Inc. and Porsche AG. The SU7, which stands for Speed Ultra, rolled onto a stage at the China National Convention Center in Beijing with no drivers visible, ending a presentation by CEO and co-founder Lei Jun in front of thousands of people. Lei spent hours detailing the car's features, which include a range of up to 800 kilometers (500 miles) on a single charge, adjustable spoilers, unique colors and a top speed of 265 kilometers an hour.  The five-seat sedan will be powered by batteries from Chinese market leaders Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. and BYD Co., depending on whether it has a single or dual motor configuration. Xiaomi's EV f...
Redmi 12, Redmi Watch 3 Active, Xiaomi Smart TV set to make grand debut; check date
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Redmi 12, Redmi Watch 3 Active, Xiaomi Smart TV set to make grand debut; check date

[ad_1] Xiaomi is gearing up for a grand launch event on August 1 in India, where they will introduce a range of new products. Among the highlights are the eagerly anticipated Redmi 12 5G, the Redmi Watch 3 Active, and the Xiaomi Smart TV X series. The company has been teasing the Redmi 12 5G extensively on social media platforms, and now, it has made its appearance on the Amazon e-commerce website, generating even more buzz.The Redmi 12 5G has already caught the attention of potential buyers on Amazon India's website. A dedicated 'Notify Me' button has been added to the page, allowing interested customers to stay informed about the upcoming smartphone by simply clicking on it. The listing on Amazon is tagged with the intriguing title 'Crystal Glass Design' and provides a glimpse of some...
Xiaomi to Slash Smartphone Line After Conceding India Missteps
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Xiaomi to Slash Smartphone Line After Conceding India Missteps

[ad_1] Xiaomi Corp. plans to focus on 5G smartphones and a leaner product portfolio in India, trying to claw back market share lost to rivals including South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co. in its second-biggest market.China's Xiaomi held the smartphone lead in India for years before regulatory headaches and a too-vast product portfolio — which by its own admission confused customers — led to its decline. In the quarter to March, Xiaomi ranked fourth behind Samsung, Oppo, and Vivo in India's smartphone market, according to researcher IDC Corp. India is one of the most intensely contested markets for the world's biggest phone brands, with companies such as iPhone maker Apple Inc. pushing to boost sales in the planet's most populous country. Xiaomi is betting on a gradual recovery, deepen...
Chinese mobile companies evade  ₹9,000 cr in tax in India,  ₹1,629 cr recovered
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Chinese mobile companies evade ₹9,000 cr in tax in India, ₹1,629 cr recovered

[ad_1] Chinese smartphone makers, including Oppo Mobile, Vivo India and Xiaomi Technology, have been found evading taxes worth ₹9,000 crore in India, Parliament was informed on Friday.Data shared by the Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar in Rajya Sabha showed tax evasion of around ₹9,000 crore, comprising customs duty and GST, has been detected between 2018-19 and 2022-23. The government has recovered ₹1,629.87 crore from the companies during the period. According to the data, Oppo Mobile India Pvt Ltd has been found evading ₹5,086 crore in taxes which includes ₹4,403 crore in customs duty and ₹683 crore in the form of GST.Vivo has evaded taxes worth ₹2,923.25 crore comprising ₹2,875 crore in customs duty and ₹48.25 crore in GST, according to the writ...
Chinese phone makers emerge from Huawei’s shadow
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Chinese phone makers emerge from Huawei’s shadow

[ad_1] Western governments are falling over each other to restrict social media platform TikTok, but Chinese firms are still huge in sectors from smartphones to network equipment and are only looking to grow.One of the biggest Chinese companies, Huawei, made its ambitions obvious this week at the telecom industry's biggest annual show, the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. Its pavilion was by far the biggest and definitely the brightest, with arrays of piercing lights reflecting from polished white surfaces and dazzling floors. Smartphone makers Xiaomi, Oppo and Honor occupied the most eye-catching stages in the smartphone area, flanking the stand of South Korean firm Samsung, a key rival.They are seeking to fill the hole left by Huawei, which scaled back its smartphone busines...
MWC Barcelona 2023: Expected announcements, date to time, all you need to know
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MWC Barcelona 2023: Expected announcements, date to time, all you need to know

[ad_1] Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 is here! It is one of the largest and most influential events for the connectivity ecosystem, where major tech brands, technology providers, vendors, content owners, and everyone else come together under one roof. MWC Barcelona brings together tens of thousands of high-level executives from leading global companies, international governments, and cutting-edge tech businesses.This event serves as a platform for major tech brands to unveil and exhibit their latest technologies in the world of smartphones and other related technologies. As per the MWC official website, the event is expected to present at least 2000 exhibitors and welcome over 80000 participants from over 200 countries. Some of the most anticipated launches are Realme's GT 3 featurin...
MWC 2023: Phone firms set for annual meet in shadow of global slump
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MWC 2023: Phone firms set for annual meet in shadow of global slump

[ad_1] The big beasts of the telecom industry will gather in Barcelona on Monday for their most important annual get-together, this year under the shadow of a severe slump across the technology sector.Some 80000 delegates are expected at the four-day Mobile World Congress (MWC), which is back to near full strength following years of pandemic-related disruption. Industrial titans like Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia and Samsung are set to showcase their latest innovations, flanked by smartphone makers like Oppo and Xiaomi and network operators like Orange, Verizon and China Mobile. Industry body GSMA, which organises the event, is building the show around forward-looking ideas like the metaverse and artificial intelligence (AI), cryptocurrencies and finance, and the potential of superfast 5G mo...
Xiaomi demands payout from supplier after car designs leaked
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Xiaomi demands payout from supplier after car designs leaked

[ad_1] China's Xiaomi said on Thursday it had imposed a 1 million yuan ($149,000) penalty on a supplier after it leaked early design drafts of an upcoming car model.On its official Weibo page, a spokesperson wrote Xiaomi had "dealt seriously" with a Beijing-based molding technology company which on Jan. 22 publicly revealed images of an upcoming car's front and rear bumpers, violating a confidentiality agreement. Xiaomi did not disclose the name of the company and Reuters could not identify it. As punishment, the smartphone-turned-car maker said it would impose "economic compensation" of 1 million yuan ($148,763) on the supplier.The spokesperson added it had instructed the supplier to strengthen its information security management, and develop plans to upgrade its confidentiality measu...
Xiaomi EV car LEAKS! Could give Tesla Model 3 serious competition
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Xiaomi EV car LEAKS! Could give Tesla Model 3 serious competition

[ad_1] Xiaomi’s first EV car has been spotted testing on roads in China, could compete with Tesla Model 3. Xiaomi is getting into the electric vehicle segment and its first product is expected to be a Tesla Model 3 rival. Based on new reports, a picture of a heavily camouflaged test car is going around the internet, with rumours claiming it to be Xiaomi's first EV car. The pictures don't reveal much other than the fact this EV sedan has a coupe-like roofline as well as a low-slung profile. Xiaomi is rumoured to working on two EV cars, and the one spotted here is believed to be the Modena.Based on the latest report from CNEVPOST (via ArenaEV), the Xiaomi electric car is codenames Modena and is expected to come in two versions. Xiaomi could price the base version of the Modena EV around...