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Semiconductors latest tech war battle to chip away at US-China ties

SCMP Explains: The rise of Chinese smartphones

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 vs Apple’s iPhone 12: which is 2021’s best phone?

BTS’s Jimin stands behind the new Galaxy S21 phone for a reason: lightweight and with a telephoto lens, it’s capable of giving even Apple’s new iPhone 12 a run for its money

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So which is better? Samsung's Galaxy S21 or Apple’s iPhone 12 (R)? Photo: @VerticalHoldAU/ Twitter; @miracase.official/ Instagram

3 days with the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

Why did some Samsung smartphones crash in China on May 23?

Users failed to update their phones to before the lunar calendar’s leap month kicked in

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Zooming in 100x on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra isn’t as cool as it sounds

It’s difficult to take a good shot at 100x zoom, but other zoom levels offer better result

You still need to hold the phone very steady at 30x zoom.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip is the best foldable phone you shouldn’t buy

It’s a big phone that folds up into a neat square, but it’s not worth US$1,400

Huawei ships nearly as many 5G phones as Samsung

Huawei shipped 8 million 5G phones in the first quarter, possibly aided by China’s rapid rollout of 5G networks

Vivo tops Samsung in India for the first time

But analysts caution a tough quarter ahead  

Mumbai Indians celebrate their win in the final cricket match of the Indian Premier League in 2019 with a trophy decorated with Vivo-branded ribbons. (Picture: Mahesh Kumar A./AP Photo)

The Galaxy S20 Ultra has lots of features that look better on paper

At $1,400, Samsung’s new phone offers powerful specs and overhyped camera features

The S20 Ultra is the biggest flagship phone Samsung has ever made.

Will Covid-19 change gadget shopping?

In the age of social distancing, people might not want to handle fingerprint-smudged smartphones on display

Smartphone sales plummet 40% because of Covid-19

Despite the downturn, Xiaomi overtook Huawei to become the third most popular brand

Nubia's 5G gaming phone has a screen with a super-smooth 144Hz refresh rate

The new Nubia Red Magic comes with a 144Hz display, higher than what Samsung, Razer and Asus offer

The Nubia 5G Red Magic phone comes in three colors and is equipped with high-end specs. (Picture: Nubia)

Chinese smart TVs face pushback over ads

Most smart TVs from leading brands show ads, including those from Samsung, LG, Vizio, Xiaomi, and Sharp

Smart TVs have ushered in a new era of connectivity, but they’re also showing ads where we don’t expect them. (Picture: Shutterstock)

Oppo is going after Samsung with the new Oppo Find X2 flagship

Chinese phone maker unveils first new phone in its premium Find X series after two years, introducing a 120Hz display to take on the Samsung Galaxy S20

Scalpers in China sell Huawei’s foldable Mate Xs for twice the price

The brand new device, which will ship internationally without Google apps, sold out in first-round sales in China

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The world’s most popular Chinese smartphone for 2019 isn’t from Huawei

Apple’s iPhones and Samsung handsets were among the top 10 bestsellers, but the Oppo A5 was also a big hit

The Oppo A5 currently sells for less than US$200 in China. (Picture: Oppo)

Huawei’s foldable Mate Xs is listed in China for US$300 less than in other countries

More than 480,000 people signed up to be notified about when the Mate Xs goes on sale

Here’s where your favorite gadgets are made, from the Nintendo Switch to Apple AirPods Pro

The trade war, rising labor costs and now the coronavirus outbreak has companies like Amazon, Apple, Google, Tesla and even China’s own DJI looking for manufacturers outside China

Xiaomi CEO takes a swipe at Samsung Galaxy S20 while promoting Mi 10

Lei Jun says 108-megapixel camera will become a trend

The launch of Xiaomi’s Mi 10 coincides with Xiaomi’s 10th anniversary. The company was founded in April 2010. (Picture: Xiaomi via Weibo)

The curious case of cheap foldable phones from Pablo Escobar’s brother

Company founded by sibling of late Colombian drug lord says it’s sourcing cheap from China and selling cheap worldwide, but some customers are getting skeptical

Escobar Inc. says the initial production of its second foldable phone, which it calls “the real Samsung killer,” is limited to 200,000 units. (Picture: Escobar Inc.)

After Apple, Samsung closes China store due to coronavirus

The deadly virus could have an impact on smartphone sales and deliveries

TV makers want to you watch TikTok videos on vertical TVs

China’s TCL, Skyworth and Hisense join Samsung at CES with their own TVs that rotate to portrait mode

Why are Samsung smartphones talking to servers in China?

Galaxy 10+ user finds that Samsung’s Device Care tool is powered by Chinese cybersecurity firm Qihoo 360

Smartphones from the Galaxy S10 series displayed during the Samsung Unpacked event on February 20, 2019 in San Francisco. (Picture: Justin Sullivan/AFP)

CES reminds us that foldable screens aren’t going away

From Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Fold to a TCL foldable phone prototype, it looks like flexible screens might take off in 2020

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Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1. (Picture: Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)

Samsung’s next foldable phone might look like this

The South Korean smartphone giant is planning a follow-up to the Galaxy Fold that might cost much less

Huawei says a better foldable Mate X is coming in 2020

Smartphone makers from Huawei to Samsung are not giving up on foldable phones

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22 August, 2024
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