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S$18 billion spent on R&D: Inside Xiaomi’s push from affordable smartphones to premium EVs

Founder, chairman, and CEO of Xiaomi Group, Lei Jun, speaks during the launch of the Xiaomi 17 series smartphone in Beijing on Sep 25.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Billionaire Xiaomi founder Lei Jun unveils a US$630 answer to iPhone 17

The iPhone maker is targeting to produce about 95 million phones in its next lineup coming in 2026.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Apple explores test production of foldable iPhones in Taiwan: Nikkei

Apple has filed numerous suits in recent years, accusing ex-employees and rival companies of breaching contracts and stealing valuable intellectual property.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Apple claims ex-employee, China’s Oppo stole trade secrets

A Pixel 10 Pro Fold mobile phone, one of the latest additions to Google's Pixel portfolio of devices, at its launch in Brooklyn, New York, Aug 20, 2025.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Google unveils latest Pixel phones packed with AI

Strong demand for the YU7 sport utility vehicle is propelling Xiaomi’s US$10 billion gamble on a fast-growing but crowded EV arena.
Companies & Markets

Xiaomi’s revenue rises 31% after second EV excites consumers

Apple CEO Tim Cook says US tariffs are expected to cost the iPhone maker US$1.1 billion this quarter.
Opinion & Features
THE BROAD VIEW

Apple and Cook get a boost – and breather – from iPhone sales

In response to tariffs, Apple earlier this year sought to make most of its iPhones sold in the United States at factories in India.
Telcos, Media & Tech

US smartphone market sees sluggish growth as India-made phones surge, Canalys says

Like archrival Apple, Samsung is looking to augment its own efforts at artificial intelligence with the best available from outside providers.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Samsung pushes for diverse AI agents in Galaxy mobile devices

Google is unlikely to match Samsung’s ambitious Z Fold 7 design, but the company is certain to demonstrate new features that make heavy use of its Gemini AI software
Telcos, Media & Tech

Google to unveil new Pixel hardware on August 20 with AI in focus

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