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Apple offers holiday discount in China as Huawei competition heats up
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Apple offers holiday discount in China as Huawei competition heats up

People walk past an advertisement for the iPhone 16 Pro at an Apple store during National Day holiday on October 3, 2024 in Chongqing, China. Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Images Apple is offering discounts on its top-end iPhones and other products in China for the upcoming Chinese New Year as the […]

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Huawei launches first phones capable of running its new self-developed operating system
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Huawei launches first phones capable of running its new self-developed operating system

Huawei launched the Mate 70 series in an event in Shenzhen on November 26, 2024. The phones are the first capable of running Huawei’s new operating system called HarmonyOS NEXT. Huawei Huawei on Tuesday launched the Mate 70 series of smartphones that can run on the company’s latest self-developed operating system, as the Chinese giant […]

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Australia plans to ban social media for under 16s — and experts have called it a ‘momentous step’
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Australia plans to ban social media for under 16s — and experts have called it a ‘momentous step’

Australia’s government has proposed a social media ban for children under the age of 16 which experts have described as a “momentous step,” as parents globally call for greater regulation of tech companies. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese last week said the legislation will be introduced into parliament this year, with the law coming into […]

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Apple offers holiday discount in China as Huawei competition heats up
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Apple returns to top 5 smartphone ranking in China with iPhone 16 as Huawei battle ramps up

People walk past an advertisement for the iPhone 16 Pro at an Apple store during National Day holiday on October 3, 2024 in Chongqing, China. Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Images Apple rejoined the ranks of the top five smartphone vendors in the China in the third quarter, helped by the launch […]

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Apple could launch a ring to rival Samsung by 2026, research firm predicts
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Apple could launch a ring to rival Samsung by 2026, research firm predicts

Apple CEO Tim Cook gestures during the annual developer conference event at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California, U.S., June 10, 2024.  Carlos Barria | Reuters Apple could launch a connected ring to rival Samsung by 2026, according to CCS Insight, adding to the U.S. tech giant’s focus on health. The call is part of […]

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Most Gen Z Brits want to ‘be their own boss’ — but one expert says they’ll face a reality check
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Most Gen Z Brits want to ‘be their own boss’ — but one expert says they’ll face a reality check

Girl using mobile phone against colored background Klaus Vedfelt | Digitalvision | Getty Images Gen Z is increasingly proving to be the entrepreneurial generation, with the majority wanting to set up their own business — but one expert warns it might not be as straightforward as they think. Some 75% of Gen Z — the […]

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Honor steps up challenge to Samsung with launch of thin foldable phone
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Honor steps up challenge to Samsung with launch of thin foldable phone

Honor launched the Magic V3 foldable smartphone in international markets as it steps up its challenge to Samsung. Honor Honor launched the Magic V3, its latest foldable smartphone, in international markets on Thursday as the Chinese tech company ramps up its challenge to Samsung in the fast-growing market. The handset, which has a screen that […]

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Qualcomm says it’s working on mixed reality smart glasses with Samsung and Google
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Qualcomm says it’s working on mixed reality smart glasses with Samsung and Google

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are powered by a Qualcomm chip. Qualcomm, Samsung and Google are working on smart glasses, according to Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon.  Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon told CNBC the chip designer is working with Samsung and Google to explore a mixed-reality set of glasses linked to […]

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Huawei looks to upstage Apple with product launch just hours after expected iPhone 16 unveiling
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Huawei looks to upstage Apple with product launch just hours after expected iPhone 16 unveiling

The Huawei flagship store and the Apple flagship store are seen at Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street in Shanghai, China, September 2, 2024.  Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images Huawei said Monday it plans to hold a product launch event this month just hours after Apple‘s annual iPhone reveal as the Chinese technology giant looks […]

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CNBC Daily Open: Oil soars as Middle-East tensions spike
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CNBC Daily Open: Oil soars as Middle-East tensions spike

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during afternoon trading on April 09, 2024 in New York City.  Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no […]

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