Huawei’s upcoming Kirin 9100 System on Chip (SoC) is generating considerable buzz in the tech world as it appears poised to significantly impact the high-performance smartphone market. Historically hindered by US trade restrictions, Huawei has found itself trailing behind major competitors like Qualcomm and Apple in recent years. However, the anticipated launch of the Kirin 9100, expected to debut in
The foldable smartphone market has been chiefly dominated by Samsung, particularly with its Galaxy Z Flip6 garnering significant acclaim. However, a new contender has emerged to challenge the status quo: the Xiaomi Mix Flip. Boasting an array of advanced features and cutting-edge technologies, Xiaomi’s latest offering is aimed at capturing consumer interest and loyalty. At the heart of this competition
Claro has made significant strides in the advancement of wireless communication technology by successfully testing 5G-Advanced (5G-A) technology in Brasilia. Partnering with Huawei, the telecommunications giant achieved unprecedented data transmission speeds exceeding 10 Gbps. The trial was a technological feat, utilizing commercially active 5G antennas along with advanced mobile internet modems. Combining 800 MHz of millimeter wave frequencies with existing
BT Group has set a significant milestone in European telecommunications, collaborating with industry giants Nokia and Qualcomm to complete successful tests of 5G Standalone (SA) 5CC carrier aggregation (5CC CA) at its Adastral Park headquarters. This breakthrough situates BT as the first European operator to implement 5CC CA using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 5G Modem-RF system and Nokia’s 5G AirScale portfolio. The
Rogers Communications, a Canadian telecommunications giant, has launched a groundbreaking trial of 5G cloud-radio access network (cloud RAN) technology in collaboration with Ericsson. This significant milestone was marked during a Toronto Blue Jays game on Canada Day, representing the first commercial deployment of cloud RAN at a live event in Canada, as revealed in a recent company press release. This
Network sustainability in IT departments is a burgeoning focus area as organizations aim to align with broader environmental goals. Traditional sustainability practices have concentrated on storage and server virtualization, often overlooking the network. However, with straightforward sustainability gains in other areas largely exhausted and corporate pressures intensifying, there is a need for network managers to embrace sustainable practices within their
In the ever-competitive world of smartphones, Nothing is poised to carve a niche with its upcoming CMF Phone 1, which is set to be officially released on July 8. This new device is rumored to be a budget-friendly alternative to the brand’s current entry-level model, the Phone (2a), which retails at $418.90. Slated to retail for even less, the CMF
OnePlus is set to launch the Nord 4, a much-anticipated addition to the mid-range 5G smartphone market, on July 16 at 13:00 UTC, and technology enthusiasts are eager to see how it stacks up against existing players. This launch is particularly intriguing as it follows hints of a new Nord model, which many speculate will be a re-branded version of
The much-anticipated global release of Xiaomi’s MIX Fold 4 foldable smartphone marks a significant shift for the company, which until now has confined its foldable offerings to the Chinese market. Renowned leaker “Ice Universe” suggests that Xiaomi is poised to challenge the Honor Magic V3 in the global arena with the MIX Fold 4, boasting a sub-10 mm housing. This
Realme has officially announced the upcoming launch of its flagship smartphone, the Realme GT6, marking it as 2024’s brightest Android device. The smartphone is set for release in China on July 9, 2024, and is notable for being the first device to feature the advanced Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. One of the standout features of the GT6 is its
Lucky Uwakwe, chairman of the Blockchain Industry Coordinating Committee of Nigeria (BICCoN), is a vocal advocate for leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain to preserve endangered African languages. As socio-economic changes, such as insecurity and community displacement in Nigeria’s Plateau State, threaten these languages, technological advancements offer a vital lifeline. Uwakwe underscores the inadequacies of global tech giants like Google,
In a significant leap toward digital innovation, Ericsson has inaugurated the 5G Innovation and Experience Studio at Thailand Digital Valley, in collaboration with the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) of Thailand. This state-of-the-art studio is poised to be a cornerstone in Thailand’s ambitious digital transformation journey, enabling the development, testing, and certification of cutting-edge 5G applications. The studio is designed
