Huawei’s proposed £1 billion research campus in the UK has hit a roadblock as The Daily Telegraph reports that work has not yet begun on the site, despite the vendor setting a deadline to complete the first phase of construction two years ago. The newspaper alleges that the company has put its plans on hold due to a lack of progress and planning permission for the site expiring in August.
Huawei has declined to comment on whether it will begin work in the next five months and stated that it is still reviewing the campus in Cambridge. Furthermore, the UK newspaper reported that Cambridge council’s requests for an update on the project have been met with silence from the Chinese vendor.
In June 2020, Huawei had announced that it had received planning permission from the local authority to build the facility, with an investment of £1 billion on the first phase. The facility was expected to focus on research, developing and manufacturing optoelectronics products. However, the company’s position in the country deteriorated significantly after the UK government banned the use of Huawei 5G equipment in July 2020 due to ongoing security concerns about the vendor. Additionally, Huawei has been accused of tracking visitors via security access tags without their consent at the MWC 2023, recently held in Barcelona.
Local councillor Brian Milnes has expressed his disappointment, stating that the whole project seems to have ground to a halt. The lack of progress on the campus raises concerns about Huawei’s future investment plans in the UK.
Where all sales and promotional emails looked like they were bland and redundant in thought process and content, the quality of such emails is going to get a significant bump very soon. Microsoft has recently announced that it will introduce OpenAI-powered features into Dynamics 365, which is the company’s suite of applications directed towards CRMs (Customer Relationship Management) Systems and Resource Planning. This set of features is being referred to as CoPilot, and it will help businesses curate content for various purposes with relative ease and accuracy.
A lot of companies slack off on additional steps to solidify their business’s image owing to the lack of time and/or necessary workforce. Using Dynamics 365 will ensure that doesn’t happen anymore, since the AI will be able to write customized emails and greetings for the company’s customers, reply to queries effectively, generate meeting summaries, create market charts without writing SQL queries, and even pitch new ideas for writing marketing emails. It will be similar to having a personal assistant who is inept at every aspect of the position, including creativity. Of course, the quality of the content will be dependent on the prompts used to generate it, but things will be a lot easier for companies in general.
Users can expect to hear virtual assistants or agents on the line the next time they reach out to a company to address an issue or receive support. These agents will utilize OpenAI’s tech to skim through Bing and vast knowledge bases to respond to general queries. Chances are that unresolved queries will be bumped up to human levels of assistance, which will make virtual agents the first line of communication in scenarios such as these.
Microsoft is strongly pushing for AI-collaboration on multiple projects, such as ChatGPT-powered Bing Chat,OpenAI integration with Teams and now Dynamics 365. The company has further teamed up with GitHub, a popular website for coders to develop a CoPilot-like feature which will enable users to write code more easily and with higher accuracy. It will be interesting to see how the company alters its business models in the future with heightened AI collaboration.
Google has started to roll out the new Material Design 3 user interface (UI) for its Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides applications. The update aims to simplify the UI, reduce clutter, and enhance collaboration.
The redesigned UI for Google Drive features a white container with rounded corners displaying lists and grids of files. The section headers are more prominent, and line separators have been removed. The new design also includes filters for file types, last modified, and people. The left sidebar features a pill-shaped indicator highlighting the section being viewed, while the elevated “New” button appears just above. Google has added functionality that enables users to hover over a file in the list view to reveal shortcuts to share, download, rename, and open the menu.
The UI of Google Docs, Sheets and Slides now features a pill-shaped toolbar with a light blue background. The suggestions button and comments feature a light blue background, and the top bar features a blue sharing pill and buttons without containers at the right.
The new design rollout will occur over the next 15 days, with all users expected to receive it by March 25th. The update will be available for all Workspace and personal users, as well as for those on the legacy G Suite Basic and Business plans. Google says the redesign will offer a simpler, more streamlined UI emphasizing the most loved tools within the products, helping users work more efficiently with the tools they know and love.
The Material Design 3 UI for Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides is similar to Gmail’s new look, reflecting Google’s efforts to streamline core collaboration journeys across its products. With this update, Google aims to make it easier for users to collaborate and work more efficiently while maintaining a familiar and easy-to-use interface.
According to recent reports from The Elec, BOE, a trusted partner of Apple, is set to provide OLED displays for the upcoming fourth-generation iPhone SE. It has been suggested that this move is an attempt to make up for missed orders for OLED panels originally destined for this year’s iPhone 15 series.
Although BOE reportedly encountered production issues, it is now looking to produce OLED panels for the low-cost iPhone SE 4, with an estimated volume of around 20 million units in the coming year. It is worth noting that the iPhone SE 4 will not feature any new specifications but will instead use OLED inventory originally intended for 2021’s iPhone 13 or 2022’s iPhone 14. This strategy is seen as a smart move by Apple, as it will enable them to optimize their resources while still providing a high-quality product at an affordable price point.
Reputable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has also divulged information on the fourth-generation iPhone SE, stating that it will come with a 6.1-inch OLED display and an Apple-designed 5G chip. The new iPhone SE is said to be similar to the standard iPhone 14, which features a 6.1-inch OLED display with thinner bezels. This is a significant improvement from the current iPhone SE, which comes equipped with a 4.7-inch LCD display with thicker bezels. This collaboration between Apple and BOE demonstrates the tech giant’s willingness to partner with other companies in order to provide high-quality products to its customers.
In a nutshell, the upcoming iPhone SE 4 is expected to provide customers with a more affordable option for an OLED display-equipped smartphone without compromising on quality. With Apple’s focus on optimizing resources and BOE’s experience in producing OLED panels, it is safe to say that the iPhone SE 4 will be an anticipated release in the coming year.
Later today, Realme will debut the Realme C55 budget-range smartphone in Indonesia. Through various leaks and teasers, we already know about the majority of its specs and features. Now, the European pricing for the Realme C55 has also appeared online.
In a tweet shared by known tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore, he claims that the Realme C55 will come in two configurations for Europe. The 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option will cost EUR 240, while the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage option will cost EUR 270. Additionally, it looks like the phone will launch with two color options in European markets, namely Sunshower and Black.
Realme C55 specs
According to a previous unboxing video, the Realme C55 will feature a 6.52-inch LCD display with Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G88 processor and may come with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB emmc 5.1 storage.
The smartphone will have a dual-rear camera setup consisting of a 64MP primary shooter and a 2MP auxiliary sensor. Additionally, an 8MP front-facing camera will be available for selfies and video calls. The device is expected to run on Realme UI 4.0 based on Android 13 and will feature a 5000mAh battery with 33W SuperVOOC fast charging support.
The Realme C55 will have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for added security and will also come with a dedicated micro-SD card slot and a 3.5mm audio jack. It will measure 7.89mm in thickness and charge via a USB 2.0 Type-C port.
Yesterday, Xiaomi announced the early access sale for its latest flagship smartphone in India, the Xiaomi 13 Pro. It was made available via mi.com, Mi Homes, and Mi Studios. Although the brand did not disclose the units sold, they did mention that the response was overwhelming and the smartphone is currently out of stock.
Thank you so much to all of our Xiaomi fans for such an overwhelming response to the #Xiaomi13Pro. We are OUT OF STOCK! For anyone who missed out on the early access sale, we'll have everything stocked up and ready for the next sale on March 10th at 12 p.m. 😁 Stay tuned!
However, customers looking to get their hands on the latest Xiaomi flagship will get another chance as the brand has announced that the next sale for the 13 Pro is set for March 10th at 12 PM. It is currently unclear if this sale will also remain exclusive to Xiaomi websites and stores or if the smartphone will be made available on e-commerce websites.
Xiaomi 13 Pro specs & pricing
The Xiaomi 13 Pro features a large 6.73-inch LTPO E6 AMOLED display with Quad HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and a peak brightness of 1900 nits. The display also supports Dolby Vision and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for durability.
Powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, the phone offers up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB UFS 4.0 storage. It sports a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP Sony IMX989 primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 50MP telephoto camera. The front-facing camera is 32MP.
The device is equipped with a 4820mAh battery that supports fast wired charging of up to 120W, wireless charging of up to 50W, and reverse wireless charging of up to 10W. It runs on MIUI 14 based on Android 13 out of the box, and the global model is certified with an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
Xiaomi has launched the 13 Pro in India, offering a single storage option with 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 4.0 storage. The phone is priced at Rs 79,999, but with a Rs 10,000 discount offer on ICICI Credit and Credit EMI transactions, the effective price drops to Rs 69,999. HDFC Bank cardholders can also enjoy an Rs 8,000 discount on the purchase of this Xiaomi flagship. Additionally, exchange offers are available for the 13 Pro.
Samsung is rumored to debut its new Galaxy A-series devices soon. A recent leak states that the Galaxy A54 5G and the Galaxy A34 5G will debut on March 15. On the other hand, the Indian launch is rumored to take place around the end of March.
Ahead of the alleged launch, the pricing of both of these devices has leaked online. Tipster SnoopyTech has tweeted that the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G will have a launch price of EUR 419. This will be the price for the 128GB storage variant. On the other hand, the Galaxy A54 5G will cost EUR 519 for the same storage model.
Along with these two models, the tipster has also revealed that the Galaxy A14, which is already available in multiple regions will cost EUR 219 when it launches in Europe. Let’s take a look at what we know about the upcoming Galaxy-A series phones.
Galaxy A54 5G specs (rumored)
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy A54 5G smartphone is expected to offer a 6.4-inch sAMOLED Full HD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080p and a 120Hz display for smoother scrolling and gameplay. It is likely to be powered by Samsung’s Exynos 1380 SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM and storage options of up to 256GB.
The phone is anticipated to have a camera setup consisting of a primary 50MP sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5MP macro lens for capturing detailed shots. It is also expected to feature a 32MP front-facing camera for high-quality selfies and video calls.
It will be equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging and is expected to have an IP67 rating, providing resistance against dust and water. It is also likely to run on Android 13 as its operating system.
Galaxy A34 5G specs (rumored)
The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G is expected to feature a 6.6-inch Full HD+ sAMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is anticipated to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC, up to 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. The phone is estimated to measure 161 x 78 x 8mm and weigh 199 grams.
The device is likely to come equipped with a triple camera setup on the back, consisting of a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5MP macro/bokeh lens. It will also feature a 13MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.
The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G is expected to come with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging, run on OneUI 5.0 software based on Android 13, and have an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. It will also include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual SIM support, NFC, OTG, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Reports say that Oppo is getting ready to bring its Find X6 flagship phones to the Chinese market. Rumors are rife that its launch event will be held on March 21. Ahead of the launch, tipster Digital Chat Station has been gradually leaking the key specifications of the Find X6 and X6 Pro. In a recent Weibo post, the tipster revealed the color variants of both smartphones.
According to the tipster, the Find X6 will come equipped with a glass back and will come in three color variants, such as Flying Spring Green, Starry Sky Black, and Snow Mountain Gold. The X6 will measure 8.96mm thick and weigh 207 grams.
The Find X6 Pro will come in a leather variant, which will be called Desert Silver Moon. It will be slightly thicker than its other color options, measuring 9.5mm, and will weigh 216 grams.
Oppo Find X6 Pro mockup
The other two color variants of the X6 Pro, namely Flying Spring Green and Cloud Ink Black, will have a glass back. These models will be slightly thinner than the leather option, measuring 9.1mm, but will be slightly heavier, weighing 218 grams.
Like other flagship phones of 2023, the Find X6 Pro will come equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform. Previous reports claimed that the Find X6 could be made available in Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 and Dimensity 9200 variants. However, newer reports claim that there will be only one version of the Find X6, which will feature the D9200 chip.
Oppo is also likely to announce the Oppo Pad 2 tablet in China at the same time as the Find X6 series. The device’s listing on Geekbench, which came out recently, showed that it will have a Snapdragon 888 chip.
iQOO is expected to announce the iQOO Z7 5G later this month in India. At present, the brand is in the process of gradually revealing the key features of the device. A tweet released by the brand has revealed the front design of the Z7.
The below tweet reveals that the iQOO Z7 5G has a waterdrop notch display with a thick chin. The right side of the device has a volume rocker and a power key.
Even the predecessor phone, the iQOO Z6, had a waterdrop notch display. However, it appears that while the Z6 had an LCD panel, the Z7 could be equipped with an AMOLED screen.
The Z6 was powered by the Snapdragon 695. A recent leak revealed that the Z7 may come equipped with the more powerful Dimensity 920 chipset. The other specifications of the Z7 are yet to be revealed. It appears that the device’s primary camera will be equipped with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).
As per a recent report, the iQOO Z7 5G may launch on March 21 in India .The lineup is also said to include the iQOO Z7 Pro 5G, but it appears that it will not launch alongside the Z7.
In related news, iQOO is working on the iQOO Z7 series for the Chinese market. The iQOO Z7x may come equipped with the Snapdragon 695 chipset and a 6,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging. The iQOO Z7 may arrive with the Snapdragon 782G chip and a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging. The Z7 and Z7x are expected to debut as early as this month in the Chinese market.
Last year, OPPO entered the tablet market with the launch of OPPO Pad, and later the company introduced another product in the category, dubbed OPPO Pad Air.
Now, the Chinese company is gearing up to launch another tablet in the market dubbed OPPO Pad 2. As the name indicates, the device will be a direct successor to last year’s OPPO Pad.
Ahead of the launch, the OPPO Pad 2 has been spotted on benchmarking platform Geekbench which reveals some of the key specifications for the tablet. Unsurprisingly, the specs appear similar to the OnePlus Pad.
The listing reveals that the device will come powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. While the exact model hasn’t been shown, it’s likely to be Snapdragon 888. In Geekbench 6, the device managed to score 1,160 points in the single-core test and 3,186 in the multi-core test.
Further, the listing adds that the OPPO Pad 2 will be running the Android 13 operating system out-of-the-box, most likely with the ColorOS custom interface on top. The device tested on the benchmarking platform packed 8GB of RAM and supported Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.
Previous leaks related to the tablet revealed an 11-inch LCD screen with a 2800 x 2000 pixels resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision support. It is also said to be powered by a 9,500mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.
While the launch date is not yet revealed, the OPPO Pad 2 is expected to go official along with the OPPO Find X6 series flagship smartphones later this month.
It’s been a couple of years since Apple started upgrading the iMac lineup with Apple Silicon chips, but the company has managed to only update the 24-inch models.
Now, the Cupertino-based technology giant is coming up with a new model of the Apple iMac, powered by the all-new Apple M3 chipset, which is yet to be launched by the company.
According to the report from Mark Gurman in the Power On newsletter, the next-generation Apple iMacs, carrying codenames J433 and J434, are in the advanced stage of engineering validation testing (EVT), and the company is currently running production tests.
Unfortunately, it appears that the technology giant is only working on the 24-inch model of the iMac and that’s the only version that will be made official in the coming months.
The report adds that the upcoming iMac is being tested for the same set of colors as the previously launched M1 iMac, which includes Silver, Blue, Pink, and Orange. There’s a possibility that the company could also add Yellow, Green, and Purple color options.
The product is expected to enter mass production after three months, which means that the device could be officially launched in the second half of this year. We also expect to learn more about the M3 chipset at the WWDC later this year.
Apple started the process of transitioning its devices from Intel processors to its own Apple Silicon chips and while iMac started the move in 2021 with the M1-powered 24-inch iMac, the company is yet to upgrade the 27-inch iMac with the M-series chips.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has given its approval to a new Redmi phone with the model number 2303ERA42L. The listing has revealed a few key details about the smartphone. However, there is no word on its final marketing name.
The FCC certification reveals that the Redmi 2303ERA42L is a 4G smartphone. It will come with support for other connectivity features, such as Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, GPS, and FM.
The listing also mentions that the device may arrive in two options when it goes official, such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The device will come preloaded with MIUI 14.
One of the FCC documents states that “the subject device of this application (Model: 2303ERA42L, FCC ID: 2AFZZRA42L) is electrically identical to the reference device (Model: 2201117SL, FCC ID: 2AFZZ117SL).” To recall, the 2AFZZ117SL device is the Redmi Note 11S, which debuted last year.
There is a possibility that the 2303ERA42L Redmi could be the Redmi Note 12S, which is expected to arrive with a MediaTek chip. Before drawing any conclusions, it is advisable to wait for further reports to learn more about the 2303ERA42L device.
At the same time, Redmi is getting ready to launch a bunch of new phones in Europe. The company is expected to announce smartphones, such as the Redmi A2, Redmi 12C, Redmi Note 12 4G, Redmi Note 12 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G. Except for the Redmi A2 and Note 12 4G, all the other phones have launched in some other markets. The A2 will be an entry-level offering powered by the Helio G36 chipset, whereas the Note 12 4G will come equipped with the Snapdragon 680 chip.
On Feb. 6, POCO unveiled the POCO X5 series of smartphones in the global market and India. The lineup has two models, the Poco X5 5G and the Poco X5 Pro 5G. While the global market received both models, the company only released the Pro model in India. It appears that the vanilla variant will be also released in India.
When a Poco fan asked Poco’s Country Head for India, Himanshu Tandon whether the company will be releasing the Poco X5 in India, he responded by saying, “yea getting a lot of messages from fans to launch the X5 after the successful launch of X5 Pro. We are seriously evaluating this.”
At the same time, a report by Xiaomiuireveals that the last internal MIUI build of Poco X5 5G (V13.0.1.0.SMPINXM) has surfaced. As per the publication, the MIUI build suggests that the device will arrive with MIUI 13-based Android 12 In India.
POCO X5 5G specifications
POCO X5 5G
The Poco X5 5G available in the global market features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset, 6 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage.
The Poco X5 has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. It runs on Android 12 OS with the MIUI 13 on top. The device features a 13-megapixel front-facing camera, and a 48-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
As can be seen, the above specifications are almost identical to the Redmi Note 12 5G, which is already available in India for Rs 17,999 (~$220). The Note 12 5G and Poco X5 5G mainly differ in the chipset department as the Redmi model features the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, whereas the X5 has the SD695.
Huawei, the Chinese tech giant, is planning to launch its Huawei P60 series of flagship smartphones and the Huawei Mate X3 flagship foldable in March, and a recent online advertisement shown in the country has detailed that Huawei will be hosting a launch event on March 23 to unveil the brand’s latest devices.
Huawei March 27 Launch Event Advert, Source: Even if there is a westerly wind on Weibo
The advertisement was screenshotted by the Weibo user, even if there is a westerly wind, and the advert states that Huawei is holding its annual spring launch event to unveil the brand’s latest products to the country, and the highlight is its flagship Huawei P60 series.
Earlier this year, Huawei teased that the Huawei P60 series and Huawei Mate X3 foldable will be launched together in March 2023, so it is safe to say that the Huawei Mate X3 will be launched at the March 23 launch event as well.
Huawei March Launch Teaser, Source: Huawei China
Besides, the screenshot of the online advert, the prominent Chinese leakster, the factory manager is classmate Guan, also posted on Weibo saying that Huawei will be holding a launch event on March 23 to reveal its latest devices for 2023.
The leakster also quotes his previous post saying that Huawei will launch not only smartphones at the event, but also smart tech ecosystem devices as well such as the Huawei FreeBuds 5 wireless earphones, the Huawei Watch 4 smartwatch, and the Huawei Band 7 smart fitness band.
From our previous reporting, it was reported that the upcoming Huawei P60 Pro will arrive with a 6.6-inch OLED display that will produce a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1440p resolution. Packing a 5,000mAh battery, the smartphone will support 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC but it will be capped to 4G only, with no 5G connectivity due to restrictions imposed on Huawei.
Fire-Boltt has recently launched a new smartwatch called the Ninja Fit, which boasts an ultra-thin design and a large 1.69-inch HD display. The device comes with various features such as Bluetooth calling, voice assistants, and an in-built microphone and speaker. The smartwatch is designed to offer a minimalist look with its square dial and slim 9.5mm body, making it lightweight and stylish.
The Fire-Boltt Ninja Fit has a resolution of 240 x 280 pixels and a battery life of up to 5 days, making it an ideal choice for people who lead an active lifestyle. Additionally, the watch has up to 123 workout modes, catering to different sports and exercises. The device can monitor various health parameters such as SpO2 levels, heart rate, and sleep patterns, making it a reliable health assistant for its users.
The smartwatch also includes smart notifications that allow users to receive notifications from their smartphones directly on the watch. The device is IP68 rated, making it water-resistant, and it can be worn while swimming or engaging in other water-based activities. Additionally, the watch features music and camera controls, weather forecasts, timers, and alarm clocks, adding to its overall utility.
The Fire-Boltt Ninja Fit is available in six different colors: blue, black, beige, green, grey, and red, making it suitable for different style preferences. The device is priced at Rs. 1,299 (~$16) and is available for purchase on the Fire-Boltt website. It will also be available on Amazon.in starting March 8, 2023, for a discounted price of Rs. 1,199 (~$15).
The ongoing US-China Tech war has put a lot of pressure on the Chinese semiconductor industry and Beijing is trying to find solutions to solve the problem. Last week Chinese Vice-Premiere Liu He said that to solve the ongoing semiconductor crisis, China must maintain a “whole nation” approach to its semiconductor industry and leverage both state and market power for growth.
He further added that the semiconductor industry was the core nexus of modern industrial systems and mattered to national security and the progress of Chinese-style modernization.
Liu also highlighted the support of President Xi Jinping by saying that General Secretary Xi has attached high importance to the development of the integrated circuit industry, and has repeatedly made written and verbal instructions on the matter. The Vice-Premiere was making these comments at a gathering of delegates in Beijing.
Focusing on the Whole Nation approach, Liu said that the government supported the semiconductor industry and would set up practical development goals for the whole industry to solve the ongoing problems of US sanctions on semiconductors. The government plans to use the Whole Nation approach to support and guide the tech industry especially when the market mechanism fails.
Apart from raw materials and machinery, China is facing a semiconductor talent shortage as the US sanctions banned the export of semiconductors, related technology, and even related personnel to China and Chinese companies. To solve the problem of talent shortage, the government has designed the ‘Equal National Treatment’ plan for foreign semiconductor experts.
During his speech, Liu said that China already had a strong semiconductor supply chain and a large chip consumption market which is the most precious resource for the country and a strategic advantage to promote the semiconductor industry.
What is Whole Nation Policy?
The Whole Nation approach was a government policy that was used during China’s planned economy period. Under this approach, unlike capitalism and market economy, the government mobilized and allocated resources through administrative command. With the government intervention, the resources were allocated across the nation based on priority and need for development instead of pure market demand.
China stopped using the Whole Nation approach in the 1970s when the country transitioned into a market economy. However, since 2019, President Xi Jinping has re-invigorated the Whole Nation concept. In 2019 at the fourth plenary session of the 19th Chinese Communist Party Central, President Xi said that a new type of whole nation system should be built to push technological progress and breakthroughs in China.
He was proposing to bring back the Whole Nation concept against the backdrop of the US-China tech war which started in 2019 with the Trump administration levying sanctions on Chinese firms like Huawei and ZTE.
What is the New Whole Nation Policy?
The new whole-nation policy proposed by President Xi is different from the traditional system. In the traditional system, the government overtook the control of all resources and allocated them as per the need of development, completely ignoring the market mechanisms. However, in the New Whole Nation approach, the government will play the role of a guide and allocator but will also involve market mechanisms to allocate resources.
The new system is designed to solve new challenges associated with globalization and digitalization. China aims to win the US-China tech war through self-strengthening, self-reliance, and reducing dependency on foreign inputs and will use the New Whole Nation Policy to achieve these goals.
The New Whole Nation Policy is adopted by China’s 14th five-year plan, as well as its local and sector-specific versions, which collectively map key strategies for advancing the country’s development from 2021 to 2025.
China is going to use the New Whole Nation Policy to integrate and divert resources to advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum science. The country plans to open R&D facilities for key industries like semiconductors, strengthen basic research, and establish national labs and industry clusters all of which will help it to become self-reliant and win the ongoing tech war with the US.
Chinese tech company Honor has launched the Honor Watch GS 3i smartwatch with various upgrades and features. The Watch GS 3i is designed to be an affordable smartwatch with long battery life, health monitoring features, and a range of sports modes.
The Honor Watch GS 3i comes with a 1.39-inch AMOLED high-definition color screen. The display is protected by 3D light and thin curved glass. The watch is designed with a round dial and a warm and full appearance, similar to the previous GS 3 series. The overall design is simple yet elegant, making it suitable for daily use and workouts. The smartwatch crams a 455mAh battery under the hood which delivers up to 14 days of battery life
One of the main features of the Watch GS 3i is its health monitoring capabilities. The watch supports blood oxygen saturation monitoring, which measures the percentage of the combined capacity of oxygen and hemoglobin in the blood. This feature helps users keep track of their body changes and ensure their overall health and wellness. The watch also supports 24-hour heart rate monitoring, which alerts users when their heart rate is too high or too low.
In addition, the Honor Watch GS 3i offers 100 sports modes, including 15 professional sports modes and 85 custom sports modes. The watch can record the user’s sports data, such as distance, pace, and calories burned. The smartwatch also supports automatic exercise recognition, recording data once the user begins their workout.
The Watch GS 3i comes with 4GB storage, providing users with ample space to store up to 500 songs. The watch also supports NFC function, covering more than 300+ cities. The NFC function allows users to make payments and access public transportation services quickly and easily.
As for the price, the Honor Watch GS 3i is available in two versions: a sports version and a fashion version. The sports version starts at 699 yuan (around $100), while the fashion version starts at 799 yuan (~$115).
Oukitel is a China-based mobile device manufacturer known for its rugged handsets and portable accessories. The company had launched some interesting phones in the past. For instance, its recent WP21 handset debuted with a rugged design and a watch-like external screen. Now, the brand is gearing up to bring the Oukitel WP22 as the world’s loudest smartphone. Here are the details.
The Oukitel WP22 will be launched later this month and it won’t arrive as an ordinary rugged smartphone. Apart from the usual IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H ratings that we see on rugged phones, it will also bring a rear-mounted speaker. The speaker on the smartphone is capable of producing audio power up to 4W and top output of 125 decibels (dB), making it the most powerful and loudest speaker available on a smartphone.
Talking about other specifications, the handset comes with a 6.58-inch FHD+ display that produces a 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it is powered by the Helio P90 processor paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. There’s a 20MP “night vision” camera as well as a 48MP main shooter and a 2MP macro on the back. The front gets a 16MP selfie camera, placed in a water-drop notch.
The standout feature of the WP22 is its massive 10,000mAh battery, which can last up to 52 days under certain conditions. In addition, it runs Android 13, which is a noteworthy inclusion in a market where most devices still operate on Android 12-based software.
Those interested in purchasing the Oukitel WP22 can do so from March 20, 2023. The current price for the smartphone on its AliExpress page is approximately $400, but an introductory special may reduce the cost to around $171 on launch day.
US-based electronics manufacturer Westinghouse has unveiled the Westinghouse Pi and Quantum series TVs in India. The new smart TVs come in different sizes and display options. It includes the Pi 24” HD, 40” FHD, and Quantum Series 55” 4K UHD TVs. The US-based consumer electronic company Westinghouse is making inroads into the Indian market with these new offerings. Westinghouse has a rich history spanning up to 130 years.
The Westinghouse Pi and Quantum series of TVs in India come in three sizes. The Pi series is offered in 24” and 40” options while the Quantum series comes as a 55-inch model. The 24-inch Pi series model has an HD display while the 40-inch model comes with a Full HD screen with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution. Both models feature the Linux Operating system and 512MB of RAM. In addition, both Pi series TVs have 4GB of ROM, HDMI, and USB ports. Bottom firing type 2 speakers are featured in the two Westinghouse Pi series TVs with 20W and 30W outputs respectively.
Digital Audio Output of Coaxial technology and Digital Noise Filter combine with an A35x4 processor with up to 300 nits of brightness. The TVs are also Smart HD Ready with several games and apps available via Google PlayStore.
The Westinghouse TV Quantum 55” 4K UHD TV has a bezel-less design with a DLED screen offering 4K Ultra HD. The premium TV has a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and a home screen Digital Noise filter helps to eliminate distractions. The TV is equipped with an A35x4 processor and an IPS panel. It has 2GB of RAM and 8GB of ROM. There are three HDMI ports and two USB ports in the TV.
The Westinghouse TV Pi 24” HD model is priced at Rs. 6,999 (~$86) while the 40” FHD Pi series TV is priced at Rs. 13,499 (~$165). The premium Westinghouse TV Quantum 55” UHD will retail in the subcontinent at Rs. 29,999 (~$367). The TVs will be available on Amazon India from March 8, 2023.
Lenovo’s Yoga series is probably at the forefront of the Chinese company’s laptop lineup, offering consumers a wide range of convertibles with impressive designs and features. Last year’s Yoga series included many high-end laptops that gained quite an audience. Now, the company officially announced it is ready to announce the new Yoga 2023 in April. The brand has also released various teasers. Here are the details.
Lenovo took to Weibo to confirm that it will launch the first Yoga 2023 laptops in April. The company didn’t specify the exact launch date of the new lineup. At the moment, we don’t have any information on what new laptops will be announced by Lenovo this year. However, considering the company’s recent product launches at CES and MWC 2023, it’s likely that it will introduce new models, such as the Yoga 14s, 13s, and Yoga Pro 13s Carbon.
Additionally, we may see the introduction of the reversible 14c. These are just speculations based on past trends, and we’ll have to wait for official announcements from Lenovo to know for sure. However, the company has confirmed that the upcoming Yoga lineup will be thin and light notebooks, equipped with Intel’s 13th-generation Core processor.
The latest mobile processor from Intel, the 13th-generation Core H/P/U, boasts impressive specs including 6 performance cores, 8 energy efficiency cores, and up to 96EU for the core display. According to Intel, this new processor uses an improved hardware thread scheduler to further enhance its performance capabilities.
The 13th generation Core H/P/U processor supports a wide range of memory types, including DDR4-3200 and DDR5-5200, as well as LPDDR5-6400 and LPDDR4X-4267. In terms of connectivity, these processors offer four Thunderbolt 4 interfaces (which include DP2.1 and USB3.2) and come with integrated Intel Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+) and Bluetooth low-power audio.
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