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Mint
21-05-2025
- Mint
Infinix GT 30 Pro set to launch in India soon, colour variants officially revealed
Infinix has officially confirmed that its gaming-focused GT 30 will be launching in India soon. The Transsion sub-brand has also confirmed that the new device will be available in two colour variants, Blade White and Dark Flare, and will continue to feature RGB lighting on the back, just like its predecessor. The announcement by Infinix India comes shortly after the phone was introduced in the global market, alongside the XPAD GT gaming tablet, GT Buds 4 wireless earphones, and a power bank. While the specifications for the Indian variant of the GT 30 Pro aren't yet clear, a look at the global variant should give us a fair idea of what to expect. The Infinix GT 30 Pro (global variant) comes with a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 2160Hz touch sampling rate. It offers 1100 nits of brightness in High Brightness Mode (HBM) and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i on the front, with an IP64 rating for water and dust resistance. As for performance, the GT 30 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate processor with support for LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The GT 30 Pro comes with a dual camera setup with an 108MP primary shooter and an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens. On the front is a 13MP shooter for selfies and video calls. It packs a 5,500 mAh battery and comes with support for 45W of wired fast charging and 30W of wireless charging along with the ability to reverse wireless charge at 5W. The GT 30 Pro runs on Infinix's own XOS 15 ,based on Android 1,5 and is promised to receive two years of OS updates and three years of security patches. Infinix GT 30 Pro starts at MYR 1,299 (around ₹ 26,000) for the 12 GB RAM/256 GB storage variant, and MYR 1,499 (around ₹ 30,000) for the 12 GB RAM/512 GB storage variant. Based on the pricing of the GT 20 Pro and other phones launched by Infinix in the last year, it is safe to assume that the GT 30 Pro could also be priced under ₹ 25,000 mark in India. However, this is all speculation at the moment, and the official price will only be revealed when the GT 30 Pro makes its official debut in India
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
In March 2025 Elliptic Labs Launched on Seven Smartphone Models With Transsion and vivo
OSLO, Norway, April 07, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elliptic Labs (OSE: ELABS), a global AI software company and the world leader in AI Virtual Smart Sensors™ currently deployed in over half a billion devices, is announcing the seven smartphone models that are shipping with its AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform™ in March 2025. Transsion launched five models: the Tecno Camon 40, 40 Pro, and 40 Pro 5G and Infinix's Note 50 and 50 Pro smartphones. vivo shipped two models: the vivo V50 Lite and V50 Lite 5G smartphones. For year-to-date 2025, Elliptic Labs has shipped its AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform on a total of 11 smartphone models. Along with the seven smartphone models announced in March 2025, Elliptic Labs also unveiled its AI Virtual Tap-to-Share Sensor™ at the Mobile World Congress 2025 show in Barcelona. The new AI Virtual Tap-to-Share Sensor enables seamless device-to-device sharing between iOS and Android smartphones—allowing users to share contact info, photos, and files with a simple tap. Notably, this technology works without requiring a pre-existing connection between the devices. "In March 2025, Elliptic Labs maintained strong momentum in its smartphone business," said Laila Danielsen, CEO of Elliptic Labs. "We announced the shipping of our AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform™ with vivo and Transsion—two top-5 global smartphone makers—across seven smartphone models. In addition to shipping on these models, we also introduced a new product for the smartphone market: the AI Virtual Tap-to-Share Sensor. We're excited about this innovation because it extends our AI Virtual Seamless Sensor to enable interoperability between smartphones, including iOS and Android. With the AI Virtual Tap-to-Share Sensor, you can share images, contact information, and files to another phone with a simple tap—even without a prior connection between the devices!" AI Virtual Proximity Sensor INNER BEAUTY Elliptic Labs' AI Virtual Proximity Sensor detects when a user holds their phone up to their ear during a call, allowing the smartphone to turn off its display and disable its screen's touch functionality. This keeps the user's ear or cheek from triggering unwanted actions during the call, such as hanging up or dialing numbers. Turning off the screen also helps conserve battery life. Proximity detection is a core capability that is used in all smartphones, but Elliptic Labs' AI Virtual Proximity Sensor is a unique, software-only solution that delivers robust proximity detection without the need for a dedicated hardware sensor. By replacing hardware sensors with software sensors, the AI Virtual Proximity Sensor reduces device cost and eliminates sourcing risk. INNER BEAUTY is a registered trademark of Elliptic Labs. AI Virtual Smart Sensor, AI Virtual Proximity Sensor, and AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform are trademarks of Elliptic Labs. All other trademarks or service markets are the responsibility of their respective organizations. About Elliptic Labs Elliptic Labs' AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform™ brings contextual intelligence to devices, enhancing user experiences. Our technology uses proprietary deep neural networks to create AI-powered Virtual Smart Sensors that improve personalization, privacy, and productivity. Currently deployed in over 500 million devices, our platform works across all devices, operating systems, platforms, and applications. By utilizing system-level telemetry data to cloud-based Large Language Models (LLMs), the AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform delivers the unrivaled capability to utilize output data from every available data source. This approach allows devices to better understand and respond to their environment, making technology more intuitive and user-friendly. At Elliptic Labs, we're not just adapting to the future of technology – we're actively shaping it. Our goal is to continue pushing the boundaries of contextual intelligence, creating more intuitive and powerful experiences for users worldwide. Elliptic Labs is headquartered in Norway with presence in the USA, China, South-Korea, Taiwan, and Japan. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Its technology and IP are developed in Norway and are solely owned by the company. View source version on Contacts PR Contacts: Patrick Tsuipr@ Investor Relations: Lars Holmø
Khaleej Times
05-03-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Chinese smartphone brands gain popularity in Middle East
In recent years, Chinese smartphone brands have seen a steady rise in their sales in the Middle East. According to data released by Singapore-based market research firm Canalys, smartphone shipments in the Middle East (excluding Türkiye) reached 11.5 million units in the second quarter of 2024, marking a 20 per cent year-on-year increase. In the third quarter of 2024, the Middle East smartphone market (excluding Türkiye) grew by two per cent year on year, with shipments reaching 12.2 million units, according to Canalys' research. Notably, three major Chinese brands — HONOR, Transsion, and Xiaomi — account for nearly 50 per cent of the region's market share. Arabian Gulf Business Insight observed that Chinese smartphones are winning over Middle Eastern consumers with better camera quality, larger battery capacities, and affordable pricing. The Middle East is one of the earliest adopters of 5G technology. This new generation of telecommunications technology has advanced industries such as software, internet services, and e-commerce in the region. According to a mainstream newspaper in the UAE, the region's digital economy is projected to hit $780 billion by 2030, which would significantly outpace the global average through the end of the decade. The rapid development of the digital economy and continuous improvement of digital infrastructure, such as mobile internet, have boosted the smartphone market in the region. At Dubai Festival City Mall in the UAE, a Chinese smartphone brand's consumer experience store displays a variety of foldable smartphone models, attracting shoppers to explore, consult and test the devices. Azhad, a store employee, particularly presented the Honor Magic V3, the latest model unveiled by Chinese smartphone maker HONOR. He explained that this model boasts a long battery life, a lightweight design, and a built-in translation feature supporting ten languages, including Chinese, English, and Arabic. 'Since its launch, the model has become the best-selling smartphone in our store,' Azhad said. In recent years, Chinese smartphone brands such as Xiaomi, Transsion, and HONOR have introduced a range of cost-effective and high-performance models, while also continuously expanding their sales channels. The strong performance and trendy designs of these models have frequently placed them at the forefront of the sales charts on Middle Eastern e-commerce platforms. 'Chinese smartphones prioritize customer demand, offer high-quality specifications, and often bring forth groundbreaking innovations,' said Ahmed Al Zarouni, a UAE tech expert and writer who has been closely monitoring the smartphone industry. He observed that after more than a decade of development, Chinese smartphone brands have become major players leading global smartphone advancements. The popularity of Chinese smartphones in the Middle East is attributed to Chinese companies' adaptability and commitment to meeting local consumers' diversified needs. According to a senior executive with HONOR's Middle East and Africa division, since establishing their presence in the Middle Eastern market, Chinese smartphone brands have been increasing their R&D investment, enhancing after-sales services, and launching innovative products and services to provide users with more personalized experience. He noted that in 2024, HONOR's smartphone sales in the Middle East and Africa grew by 66 per cent year on year. Market analysts pointed out that the Middle Eastern smartphone market is rapidly developing. For companies looking to establish or increase their presence in the region, it is crucial to understand local culture and consumer preferences, and flexibly adjust marketing strategies in line with local conditions. With the rapid advancement of large artificial intelligence (AI) models, Chinese smartphone manufacturers are accelerating the application of AI technology in their devices. 'Chinese smartphone brands have been innovating their AI applications, making smartphones an essential tool for our life and work,' said Ahmed, as he showcased a Chinese smartphone model featuring an advanced translation app enabled by large AI models, which can provide accurate multilingual translations. According to forecasts from International Data Corporation, 170 million next-generation AI smartphones will be shipped in 2024, representing almost 15 percent of the total smartphone market. As Middle Eastern countries push forward the AI development, Chinese smartphone brands, including HONOR, Xiaomi, and OPPO, have rolled out new AI smartphone models in the region since 2025, striving to expand their market presence. Ahmed noted that Chinese companies boast unique advantages in smartphone R&D and manufacturing, and in particular, they are making constant breakthroughs in AI technologies. These strengths will further propel their development in the region, said Ahmed.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Indonesia's ‘staggering' growth puts Jakarta in a strong position as it plays hardball with Apple
You still can't buy an iPhone 16 in Indonesia—at least, not officially. Apple's latest smartphone has been banned in Southeast Asia's largest economy since September, when Jakarta claimed the iPhone maker failed to meet local investment regulations. For months, Indonesia has kept up the pressure on Apple, dismissing the company's promises of more investment as insufficient. In January, Apple pledged to invest $1 billion to make AirTags in Indonesia, only for the country's industry ministry to deem the smart luggage tag as a mere accessory, and not a high-end component. Apple's market share in Indonesia is tiny at just 6.8%. And the U.S. company's iPhones are likely too expensive for Indonesian shoppers, who often turn to cheaper phones from Chinese brands instead. Indonesia has a GDP per capita at $4,980, suggesting that the majority of the population may struggle to easily afford the latest iPhone. (In comparison, GDP per capita in China, one of Apple's most important non-U.S. markets, is 2.5 times larger at $12,970) Yet as Apple's traditional cash cow of China begins to dry up, emerging markets like Indonesia are quickly becoming a source of growth. And that gives Jakarta a strong hand to play. 'The sheer size of the Indonesian market does make it stand out as a key market for a lot of vendors, including Apple,' Kiranjeet Kaur, associate research director for Asia-Pacific at market intelligence firm IDC, says. Apple does not have an official store in Indonesia, instead relying on third-party partnerships. Yet analysts say that there are enough 'Apple fanboys' in Southeast Asia's largest economy to prop up demand. Still, IDC data puts Apple in 7th place in Indonesia's smartphone market, with just 6.8% of the market in 2024. (No. 1 is Transsion, a Chinese smartphone maker that makes budget products for emerging markets.) But even a small percentage of Indonesia's market translates to millions of phones. Apple shipped about 2.7 million phones in Indonesia, according to IDC; that makes the country Apple's largest market in Southeast Asia, overtaking Thailand last year. 'There are enough people who can afford these premium products,' Kaur says. She adds that year-on-year growth in Indonesia is 'staggering,' with iPhone shipments totalling just 0.3 million in 2016. That year was also when Indonesia introduced a domestic component quota for electronic devices, including smartphones in a bid to boost investments and increase the technical expertise of the local manufacturing industry. Apple has previously banked on its developer academies, which train locals to develop apps for the domestic markets, to meet the requirement for domestic components. Jakarta, too, accepted this arrangement—until the iPhone 16. A report from Indonesia's state news agency Antara from January argued that Apple's developer academies have only offered education and training, and not include research and development. The iPhone maker is consulting suppliers about the possibility of setting up final iPhone assembly in Indonesia, Nikkei Asia reported last week citing unnamed sources. One of Apple's suppliers, the Taiwanese firm Pegatron, already has a facility in Batam, the largest city in Indonesia's Riau Islands that's about a 50-minute boat ride from the country of Singapore. Apple's reported AirTag facility will also be in Batam. Yet Apple and its suppliers have at times struggled to expand manufacturing to new countries. It took years for India's factories to be able to make top-of-the-line iPhones for Apple, and plants struggled with relatively low yields and high defect rates compared to those in China. Apple places 'stringent requirements' on its suppliers, Kaur says. 'If they're manufacturing for some other brand, the products can't share an assembly line,' she explains. But the bet on a new supply chain might pay off. Despite a troubled start, Apple assembled $14 billion worth of iPhones in India in its 2023 fiscal year, or the twelve months ending March 2024. Apple suppliers are now planning to make AirPods in southern India, Bloomberg reported last year, making the wireless headphones the second Apple product to be made in the country. This story was originally featured on Sign in to access your portfolio
South China Morning Post
18-02-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Chinese smartphone brands see rapid growth in Middle East, Southeast Asia
Published: 6:30pm, 18 Feb 2025 Chinese smartphone makers are gaining more ground in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, according to the latest figures by Canalys, as they ramped up expansion in emerging markets amid stiff competition at home. In the Middle East, Chinese brands Transsion, Xiaomi and Honor all saw rapid growth in 2024 to take the second, third and fifth place in the region, excluding Turkey, according to a report by Canalys on Monday. Transsion, a Shenzhen-based budget handset maker known for its dominance in Africa's smartphone market, saw its shipments in the Middle East grow 9 per cent to 8.3 million units last year, taking a 17 per cent share of the market. It was slightly ahead of Beijing-based Xiaomi, whose shipments jumped 33 per cent in 2024 to 8.1 million units, with a similar 17 per cent share. Honor, a Shenzhen-based spin-off brand from Huawei Technologies , saw the biggest gains with 67 per cent growth last year, shipping 3.2 million units, Canalys data showed. The rapid growth of Honor, which expanded 30 per cent in the fourth quarter, was 'fuelled by aggressive product launches and regional expansion, including seven new experience stores in the [United Arab Emirates] and entry into Oman and Qatar', Canalys analyst Manish Pravinkumar said. The Honor Magic 7 and Magic 7 Pro series phones were unveiled in October 2024. Photo: Weibo/ 科技小辛 The Middle East's smartphone market as a whole grew by 14 per cent, double the pace of global shipments growth. Samsung Electronics remained the leading player in the region, shipping 14.1 million units to take 30 per cent of the market. That was down from 34 per cent in 2023, but its shipments in the region were flat.
