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iPhone 16 Leaks Reveal Bigger Displays, Enhanced AI Features, and Upgraded Cameras
As Apple gears up for the launch of its highly anticipated iPhone 16 lineup, rumours and leaks about the upcoming smartphones are gathering pace. Despite the iPhone 15 series being released just seven months ago, the tech giant appears to be focusing on delivering a more significant upgrade with the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, which are expected to launch in September. As Apple gears up for the launch of its highly anticipated iPhone 16 lineup, rumours and leaks about the upcoming smartphones are gathering pace. Despite the iPhone 15 series being released just seven months ago, the tech giant appears to be focusing on delivering a more significant upgrade with the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, which are expected to launch in September. -
iPhone 16 Dummy Units Reveal Larger Screen Sizes for Pro Models and Vertical Camera Arrangement for Base Models
A recent leak of iPhone 16 dummy units has provided a glimpse into the potential changes Apple has in store for its upcoming smartphone lineup. The image, shared by leaker Sonny Dickson, showcases all four expected models: the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, with their respective screen sizes clearly labeled above each device. A recent leak of iPhone 16 dummy units has provided a glimpse into the potential changes Apple has in store for its upcoming smartphone lineup. The image, shared by leaker Sonny Dickson, showcases all four expected models: the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, with their respective screen sizes clearly labeled above each device. -
BYD Faces Stiff Competition and Slowing Sales in Q1 Amid Price War Challenges
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD has reported a significant slowdown in its financial performance for the first quarter of 2024, revealing the impact of ongoing price wars and cooling demand in the world's largest auto market. The company's latest earnings illustrate a challenging period marked by a steep drop in quarterly profit growth and a reduction in revenue compared to previous quarters. Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD has reported a significant slowdown in its financial performance for the first quarter of 2024, revealing the impact of ongoing price wars and cooling demand in the world's largest auto market. The company's latest earnings illustrate a challenging period marked by a steep drop in quarterly profit growth and a reduction in revenue compared to previous quarters. -
Elon Musk Meets with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Discussing Tesla's Success and Future Cooperation
Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Sunday, just as the nation's carmakers showcase their latest electric vehicle (EV) models at the ongoing Beijing auto show. The meeting, which was not announced in advance, comes as Tesla faces increasing competition from Chinese automakers in the world's largest automobile market. Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Sunday, just as the nation's carmakers showcase their latest electric vehicle (EV) models at the ongoing Beijing auto show. The meeting, which was not announced in advance, comes as Tesla faces increasing competition from Chinese automakers in the world's largest automobile market. -
Alphabet Achieves $2 Trillion Valuation and Declares First Dividend Amidst Surging Shares
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has achieved a significant milestone, reaching a market valuation of over $2 trillion. This achievement comes on the heels of the company's announcement of its first-ever dividend and a substantial $70 billion stock buyback plan. The news propelled Alphabet's shares up by 10% in early trading on Friday, marking the most substantial surge since a 16% jump in July 2015. Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has achieved a significant milestone, reaching a market valuation of over $2 trillion. This achievement comes on the heels of the company's announcement of its first-ever dividend and a substantial $70 billion stock buyback plan. The news propelled Alphabet's shares up by 10% in early trading on Friday, marking the most substantial surge since a 16% jump in July 2015. -
ByteDance Prefers TikTok Shutdown Over Sale if Legal Battles Fail: Report
ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of the popular short-form video app TikTok, would rather shut down the platform in the United States than sell it if the company exhausts all legal options to fight legislation banning the app from U.S. app stores, according to four sources close to the company. ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of the popular short-form video app TikTok, would rather shut down the platform in the United States than sell it if the company exhausts all legal options to fight legislation banning the app from U.S. app stores, according to four sources close to the company. -
TikTok CEO Vows to Fight U.S. Ban, Assures Users 'We Aren't Going Anywhere'
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has declared that the popular short video app "isn't going anywhere" despite President Joe Biden signing legislation that could potentially ban the app in the United States. The new law, signed on Wednesday, gives China-based ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, 270 days to divest the app's U.S. assets or face a nationwide ban. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has declared that the popular short video app "isn't going anywhere" despite President Joe Biden signing legislation that could potentially ban the app in the United States. The new law, signed on Wednesday, gives China-based ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, 270 days to divest the app's U.S. assets or face a nationwide ban. -
TikTok's Creator Economy Faces Existential Threat as U.S. Lawmakers Push for Ban
The future of TikTok in the United States hangs in the balance after Congress approved a bill that gives the app's Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance, two options: sell TikTok to an approved U.S. buyer or face a nationwide ban. The future of TikTok in the United States hangs in the balance after Congress approved a bill that gives the app's Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance, two options: sell TikTok to an approved U.S. buyer or face a nationwide ban. -
British Regulators Scrutinize Microsoft and Amazon's AI Partnerships Amid Competition Concerns
The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has intensified its scrutiny of big tech's involvement in the artificial intelligence market, focusing on partnerships between Microsoft and Amazon with smaller generative AI model makers. The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has intensified its scrutiny of big tech's involvement in the artificial intelligence market, focusing on partnerships between Microsoft and Amazon with smaller generative AI model makers. -
Apple Set to Unveil New iPad Models and Apple Pencil at May 7th Event
Apple is gearing up for its highly anticipated product launch event on May 7, with significant updates expected for its iPad lineup and the Apple Pencil. The event, titled "Let loose," will showcase Apple's latest technological advancements and is set to stream online at 7 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple is gearing up for its highly anticipated product launch event on May 7, with significant updates expected for its iPad lineup and the Apple Pencil. The event, titled "Let loose," will showcase Apple's latest technological advancements and is set to stream online at 7 a.m. Pacific Time.