2024 Foldable Phone Shipment Shakeup: Samsung Down, Huawei and Xiaomi Up
April 1, 2025 – The market research firm CounterPoint Research released a blog post on March 28th, revealing that the global foldable smartphone market experienced a mere 2.9% growth in 2024, marking a significant deceleration. The report further projects that the market will witness its first single-digit negative growth in 2025 but anticipates a robust…
Apple’s Official Website Mistakenly Labels iPhone 16e as iPad 16e
February 21, 2025 – Apple’s official website experienced another embarrassing incident today. According to user submissions, Apple mistakenly labeled its new iPhone 16e as iPad 16e in the Apple Smart Introduction section of its Norwegian website, while the domestic website did not encounter this issue. Reviewing past reports, a similar incident occurred last November when…
Embracing the Future: Motorola’s Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra Lead the Way in Foldable Innovation
May 12, 2023 – In a world where innovation knows no bounds, Motorola is on the verge of revolutionizing the mobile industry once again with its upcoming releases, the Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra. These cutting-edge foldable devices are set to redefine the concept of compact folding phones, boasting an unprecedented “no shared space”…
ByteDance Refutes Acquisition Rumors: No Oracle-Led Consortium Deal for TikTok US
July 8, 2025 – A week ago, Bloomberg reported that ByteDance was in talks with a consortium consisting of Oracle, Blackstone Group, and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz regarding the potential sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations. In response to this news, ByteDance told Yicai Global today that the report was false and that no agreement…
Elon Musk Unveils Tesla’s Ambitious Plan: Extensive Robotaxi Network in US by 2026
January 23, 2026 – At the Davos World Economic Forum yesterday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a bold announcement. He stated that Tesla aims to establish a “wide – reaching” autonomous robotaxi (Robotaxi) operation network across the United States by the end of 2026. Musk mentioned that although the robotaxi service has already been launched…
Samsung’s ‘Ads Everywhere’ Gambit: Smart Fridge Screens in the US Become Ad Billboards
September 19, 2025 – In a move that has sparked a fresh wave of controversy, Samsung has started rolling out a new software update for its smart refrigerators in the United States, as reported by Android Authority yesterday. This update introduces advertisements on the front – facing display screens of certain refrigerator models. According to…
NXP’s Kurt Sievers Steps Down: Presidential Role Handed Over Ahead of Retirement
April 29, 2025 – Dutch semiconductor giant NXP Semiconductors revealed in its first-quarter earnings announcement yesterday (local time) that its Chief Executive Officer and then-President Kurt Sievers intends to retire from the company by the end of this year. The decision, which was unanimously endorsed by NXP’s board of directors, has already seen Sievers step…
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Specifications and Update Policy Revealed Ahead of Launch
March 08, 2024 – German online retailer Otto has recently made available the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A35 5G smartphone ahead of its official release, revealing its complete specifications and confirming support for four major Android version updates. While Samsung is scheduled to officially unveil both the Galaxy A35 5G and Galaxy A55 5G on March…
Apple Clarifies 30-Day Limit for Third-Party App Use Outside EU in iOS 17.4 Update
March 08, 2024 – This week, Apple released the official version of iOS 17.4, introducing a significant enhancement: support for “sideloading” in the European Union (EU). This feature enables users to download and install applications from third-party app stores. However, to prevent the outflow of European iPhones, Apple had previously announced that users who spend…
TikTok’s AI Smart Keyword Blocker: Learns & Refines for Precise Content Curation
June 4, 2025 – TikTok unveiled its “AI-Powered Smart Keyword Filter” yesterday, leveraging artificial intelligence to assist users in more effectively curating the content they see on their “For You” page. While TikTok had previously offered a keyword filtering feature that allowed users to block content associated with specific terms, the new “Smart Filter” takes…