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One minute it looked like Honor would never get to work with Microsoft again, and now it is expanding its partnership agreement – including the launch of one of the first laptops with Windows 11 pre-installed.
READ MORE Honor and Microsoft announce strategic partnership
Today’s event looked to be rather low-key, but by the end of it Xiaomi had dumped a huge load of steaming hot tech.
Realme has today launched two new phones (only one for UK) in the GT series, as well as its first laptop.
READ MORE Realme unveils GT Master Edition smartphone series, and first laptop – Realme Book
MediaTek has added two new 6nm Dimensity 5G chipsets to its portfolio, and you can expect to see these in devices from autumn this year.
READ MORE MediaTek Dimensity update: 810 and 920 5G chipsets announced
Huawei has officially launched HarmonyOS across its whole market of products, from smartphones and accessories, to future compatible IoT products it hopes to see released from third-parties.
Lots of companies are announcing the ability to run Android 12 Beta on some of their devices, but Realme used the opportunity to also announce the flagship Realme GT is getting a global launch soon…
READ MORE [Updated] Realme GT coming to UK, allowing its users early access to Android 12
MediaTek has created a huge range of 5G-enabled chips to suit every market segment, with the 900 series being the latest addition.
READ MORE MediaTek announces 6nm Dimensity 900 chipset for high-tier smartphones
Let’s be honest, when Chromebooks first entered the scene a lot of people were somewhat sceptical, not least because a device that relied on a solid Internet connection to just about anything was not looked upon as favourably as it is now – given how patchy Wi-Fi and mobile data coverage was back then.
READ MORE Chromebooks celebrate 10th birthday; and boy has the OS come a long way since then…
Oppo made a series of non-phone announcements at the Chinese trade event this week.
READ MORE Oppo makes key innovation announcements at MWC Shanghai
Petal Maps, Huawei’s alternative to Google Maps, has now gained route planning for walkers, cyclists and public transport users.
READ MORE Huawei enhances route planning for more than just motorists with new version of Petal Maps
The latest 5G modem from MediaTek is ready to give the fastest 5G capabilities to a range of devices later this year.
READ MORE MediaTek’s M80 5G Modem will bring the fastest 5G to any device
Swisscom successfully enables features that will pave the way to faster 5G across Europe and the world.
Qualcomm has added another high-end chipset to its collection, which now includes a 5G capable chipset in all of its tiers.
READ MORE Qualcomm launches new Snapdragon 870 5G chipset, positioned just below flagship 888
MediaTek has announced two new top-end mobile chipsets, with devices on sale by the end of March.
READ MORE MediaTek launches next-generation Dimensity 1100 and 1200 5G mobile chipsets
Honor launches a brand new Pro laptop to add to its MagicBook line, plus the new Honor Band 6 wearable.
READ MORE Honor launches new Pro laptop and fitness band; MagicBook Pro and Band 6
Earlier this year, I recommended everyone use the DreamLab app to help Imperial College London conduct vital COVIC-19 research by utilising the computing power of smartphones not in use. Thanks to you, the first project was completed in six months.
Huawei is celebrating the first anniversary of its new community forum, with a range of discounts on selected products.
Oppo has today held its INNO Day 2020, where it announced three new concept products that includes a rollable display handset.
READ MORE Oppo launches new concepts at annual INNO Day event, including rolling display phone
