News & Reviews: china
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Aug 07, 2020
Tension for TikTok is rising as US President Donald Trump has just issued an executive order to ban the app in 45 days. It's not just TikTok though, as WeChat just got pulled into the situation as well for the same days given for the ban. That said, WeChat belongs to Tencent Holdings Ltd in China, so does this mean that the ban could extend to PUBG Mobile and other video game companies (partially) owned by them?
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Aug 07, 2020
Tension for TikTok is rising as US President Donald Trump has just issued an executive order to ban the app in 45 days. It's not just TikTok though, as WeChat just got pulled into the situation as well for the same days given for the ban. That said, WeChat belongs to Tencent Holdings Ltd in China, so does this mean that the ban could extend to PUBG Mobile and other video game companies (partially) owned by them?
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Jul 28, 2020
It seems that a patent from vivo hints that they could be working on a smart band that comes equipped with a curved display. While not much is known in regards to the band, our source provided a few images which give us a better idea on what to expect when it is officially unveiled.
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Jul 21, 2020
Xiaomi recently unveiled the Redmi AirDots 2 TWS earphones, which sold more than 3 million units in China due to the fact that it’s only priced at RMB79 (~RM48). However, once the crowdfunding campaign is over, the aforementioned earphones will revert back to its retail price of RMB99 (~RM60).
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Jul 10, 2020
Based on a statement by a Weibo user, it seems that the top 5 smartphone manufacturers in China could be working on a technology which allows smartphones to support up to 120W fast charging. While not much is known in regards to exactly which companies are involved, we do know that Xiaomi, OPPO, and vivo showcased something similar not too long ago.
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Jul 07, 2020
TikTok just can't seem to catch a break, from May until now, the app has gotten into a lot of trouble particularly with the India government. In case you missed it, the app actually got banned there due to security reasons and the United States is also considering the ban.
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Jun 29, 2020
It seems that Xiaomi could be unveiling a new high-end TV in China on 2 July 2020, and it comes equipped with 120Hz display, Dolby Surround Sound, as well as RGB light strips. While not much is known in regards to the exact tech specs of the aforementioned TV, we do know that it will be priced much higher due based on our source.
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Jun 19, 2020
If you still remember the "Remove China Apps" news, looks like it's not over yet. According to sources, it seems that the India intelligence officials have taken this matter into their own hands and actually prepared a list of apps that are deemed "dangerous" in terms of security risk.
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Jun 12, 2020
The tension between China and the U.S. is acknowledged by many in the world, especially from the trade sanctions. To reduce the reliance on the Global Positioning System (GPS) run by the U.S. Air Force, China has developed its own navigation network and it is set to be completed by this month. The project is not a new one as the country has been working on it for almost twenty years.
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Jun 05, 2020
Xiaomi has officially unveiled the 1MORE True Wireless Stereo earbuds which come equipped with up to 24-hour battery life, and it starts from the price of RM207. In terms of the colours, the earbuds are available in three different colours including black, pink, gold, and mint green.
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