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  • Xiaomi declares increase in revenue to RMB 70.2 billion

    Xiaomi declares increase in revenue to RMB 70.2 billion

    Beijing, Hong Kong: Xiaomi Corporation on Friday announced financial results for the second quarter and half year ended June 30, 2022. It declared increase in revenue to RMB 70.2 billion.

    Xiaomi is a consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an Internet of Things (IoT) platform at its core, announced its unaudited consolidated results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.

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    During the reporting period, Xiaomi registered revenue of RMB70.2 billion. Adjusted net profit reached RMB2.1 billion, which included RMB611 million of expenses related to smart EV and other new initiatives.

    In the second quarter of 2022, global macroeconomic turbulence and the resurgence of COVID-19 continued to impact overall market demand for smartphones, and global smartphone industry shipments declined 8.9 percent year-over-year and 7.7 percent quarter-over-quarter, according to Canalys. Against the backdrop, the Group remained focused on its preordained strategies of seeking to strengthen the fundamentals of smartphone business, further pursue development of Xiaomi’s technology ecosystem and expand foothold in global markets demonstrating strong levels of operational resilience.

    Global strategy bears fruits as smartphone shipments grow for two consecutive quarters

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    In the first half of 2022, global smartphone shipments dropped 8.9 percent year-over-year and 7.7 percent quarter-over-quarter. Despite the challenge, Xiaomi remained committed to its core strategies in pursuit of long-term and sustainable development. As Xiaomi continues to advance its dual-brand strategy, fundamentals of its smartphone business have shown tremendous resilience.

    In the second quarter of 2022, Xiaomi’s smartphone revenue reached RMB42.3 billion with global smartphone shipments reached 39.1 million units, an increase of 1.5 percent quarter-over-quarter. According to Canalys, Xiaomi’s global smartphone shipments ranked No. 3 in the second quarter with market share of 13.8 percent, and its market share has increased for two consecutive quarters.

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    In the meantime, Xiaomi’s international brand strength continues to solidify as it progressively expands its foothold in global markets. In the second quarter of 2022, Xiaomi’s revenue from overseas markets reached RMB34 billion, accounting for 48.4 percent of total revenue.

    Benefiting from Xiaomi’s mature business model and localization experience, the Group’s market share in Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, Middle East and Africa all increased quarter-over-quarter. According to Canalys, in the second quarter of 2022, Xiaomi’s smartphone shipments ranked top 3 in 55 countries and regions and among the top five in 67 countries and regions. In the second quarter of 2022, Xiaomi’s smartphone shipments ranked No. 2 in Europe with 21.7 percent market share, ranked No. 3 within Western Europe with market share of 15.8 percent and ranked No.1 in Spain.

    Meanwhile, Xiaomi continues to penetrate the overseas carrier channel. According to Canalys, the Group’s carrier channel market share in Europe increased from 17.0 percent in the first quarter to 18 percent in the second quarter of 2022. Xiaomi’s carrier channel market share in Latin America increased from 17.7 percent to 19.3 percent in the same period. According to Canalys, Xiaomi smartphone market share through carrier channels ranked top three in 40 overseas markets.

    Xiaomi continues to earn global recognition. In August 2022, Xiaomi was named on the Fortune Global 500 list for the fourth consecutive year and ranked 266th, advancing 72 spots from 2021. By harnessing the potential of business expansion through market localization efforts, the development of a global market presence is expected to generate immense growth opportunities for Xiaomi.

    Ramping up R&D investment to boost premiumization

    Xiaomi has been pursuing technological innovation and quality upgrade, and is committed to strengthening its independent R&D capabilities and enhancing its core competitiveness. In the second quarter of 2022, its research and development expenses reached RMB3.8 billion, an increase of 22.8 percent year-over-year. At the latest Xiaomi product launch event, Lei Jun, founder, chairman and CEO of Xiaomi Group, revealed that Xiaomi’s R&D investment has grown at a CAGR of 39.7 percent since 2017 and is expected to reach RMB17 billion in 2022 and RMB100 billion in the next five years.

    During the reporting period, Xiaomi not only launched its proprietary Surge G1 battery management chip to optimize the performance of smartphone products’ battery life but also continued to boost its premiumization strategy with significant breakthroughs in imaging technology and smartphone form factor.

    In May 2022, Xiaomi announced its long-term strategic partnership in imaging technology with Leica, another milestone in Xiaomi’s premiumization development. In July 2022, Xiaomi announced its first model with Leica, Xiaomi 12S Ultra. It features a Leica Summicron lenses and Sony IMX989 one-inch image sensor, along with the Leica Authentic Look and the Leica Vibrant Look imaging profiles, delivering a highly texturized smartphone photography experience. With the release of Xiaomi 12S series, the third generation of Xiaomi high-end “performance-first, experience-first” has fully emerged. According to the JD platform, Xiaomi 12S series has been well received by the market with more than 98 percent of reviews positive thus far.

    On August 11, Xiaomi’s second-generation foldable flagship smartphone, Xiaomi MIX Fold 2, was unveiled and it pushes the boundaries of the premium market once again. The product features the self-developed Micro Waterdrop Hinge and flexible ultra-thin glass to provide a revolutionary ultra-slim design and pleasant in-hand experience. Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 is equipped with Eco2 OLED flexible display, which greatly increases light transmittance while reducing power consumption. It is also equipped with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform processor, Leica Summicron lenses and MIUI Fold 13, which is designed specifically for foldable smartphones. Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 offers outstanding performance and exceptional user experience in terms of display, imaging and software, and has achieved strong sales since launch.

    In the second quarter, according to third-party data, Xiaomi’s smartphone market share in the RMB3,000 to RMB4,000 price segment in mainland China increased 3.5 percentage points year-over-year to 18.2 percent, and in the RMB4,000 to RMB5,000 price segment, its market share rose 2.0 percentage points year-over-year to 15.5 percent. The development of Xiaomi’s premiumization strategy has become a driving force contributing to its solid development.

    In addition, Xiaomi is relentlessly exploring the future and focusing on sharing the long-term value of technology. At present, Xiaomi adopts the technology deployment strategy of self-developed full stack approach to autonomous driving technology. The Group plans to invest RMB3.3 billion in autonomous driving research and development in the first phase during which it will create a fleet of 140 test vehicles to further drive technological breakthroughs. The robotics laboratory that established in 2021 has made groundbreaking achievements. On 11 August, Xiaomi launched its self-developed, full-size humanoid bionic robot CyberOne, which supports bipedal-motion posture balancing through mechanical joint motors and full-body control algorithms. Furthermore, it is capable of detecting human emotion and creating three-dimensional virtual reconstructions of the real world through self-developed audio and vision modules and algorithms. These series of self-developed high-tech products fully demonstrate Xiaomi’s technological leadership and promote the evolution and enhancement of Xiaomi’s premiumization capabilities.

    Shaping new “Xiaomi Technological Ecosystem” to empower smart living era

    Driven by innovation, Xiaomi has further advanced its “Smartphone x AIoT” strategy to empower a smart living era. The company is building an ever-expanding technology ecosphere spanning smartphones, wearable devices, smart home, smart manufacturing, smart EVs and bionic robots, to better connect people to the world around them and improve their lives. In tandem with the development, the Group launched a series of new products, including Mijia Dual-Drum Washer Dryer 15kg, Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4, Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro, Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro and Mijia Smart Smoke Purifier P1 elevating premium experiences and capabilities.

    As of June 30, 2022, the number of connected IoT devices (excluding smartphones, tablets and laptops) on Xiaomi’s AIoT platform reached 526.9 million, up 40.7 percent year-over-year. The number of users with five or more devices connected to its AIoT platform (excluding smartphones, tablets and laptops) exceeded 10 million for the first time to reach 10.2 million, an increase of 37.0 percent year-over-year.

    Xiaomi continues to enhance interconnectivity across all usage scenarios and expand a diverse smart living product portfolio. In the second quarter of 2022, Xiaomi’s revenue from IoT and lifestyle products amounted to RMB19.8 billion. Although demand for discretionary items in overseas markets was weak in the short term due to the macro-economic factors, many IoT product categories in the domestic market still achieved solid growth.

    Global shipments of Xiaomi smart TV reached 2.6 million units, outperforming the overall decline in the global TV market, thanks to the cost advantages brought by the Group’s economies of scale and the lower prices of key components. The gross profit margin of smart TV business increased substantially year-over-year in the second quarter. According to All View Cloud (“AVC”), Xiaomi smart TV shipments ranked No. 1 in mainland China and maintained its top five global ranking in the second quarter of 2022.

    Smart large home appliance category (including air conditioners, refrigerators and washing machines) continued to deliver strong growth with revenue increasing over 25 percent year-over-year to set a record high. Xiaomi’s air conditioner product shipments grew by over 35 percent. It is worth mentioning that as of July 2022, the company’s air conditioner shipments year-to-date has already exceeded the 2 million units in 2021, while the total tablet shipments exceeded 1.5 million units in the first half of 2022.

    Monetization of overseas internet services revenue strengthens underpinned by record-high MIUI MAUs

    Despite the challenges posed by macroeconomic headwinds, Xiaomi’s internet services business achieved rapid growth underpinned by sustained growth of user base and stronger content and service operations.

    In the second quarter of 2022, Xiaomi’s internet services revenue reached RMB7.0 billion. Overseas internet services revenue achieved a quarterly high of RMB1.7 billion, an increase of 52.1 percent year-over-year, and accounted for 23.9 percent of total internet services revenue. Its overseas internet services business not only diversified its monetization capabilities but has also safeguarded its growth resilience amid macroeconomic uncertainties and is expected to further optimize the company’s profitability.

    The continued growth of MIUI MAUs enhanced resilience of Xiaomi’s internet services business, laying a solid foundation for its long-term development. In June 2022, global MAU of MIUI reached 547.0 million while MAU of MIUI in mainland China reached 140.2 million, both hitting record highs. The Group added 17.8 million MAU of MIUI globally, including 4.6 million MAU in mainland China.

    In this quarter, overseas advertising revenue increased over 50 percent year-over-year, mainly benefiting from the continued expansion of overseas user base, enhanced content and services, as well as deeper collaboration with the company’s global business partners.

    Driven by smart TV shipments, Xiaomi’s TV internet user base continued its robust growth momentum in the second quarter. In June 2022, global MAU of Xiaomi’s smart TV (including Xiaomi Box and Xiaomi TV Stick) reached approximately 53 million. Revenue from mainland China TV value-added services increased nearly 25 percent year-over-year in this quarter due to optimized content operations.

    In the second quarter of 2022, Xiaomi’s resilience backed by well-established capabilities has boosted market confidence amid temporary economic volatility and slowing demand. Meanwhile, Xiaomi’s continued strong organic growth momentum enabling the company to navigate short-term volatility and reshape its long-term development.

  • Hyundai IONIQ 5 wins Car and Driver’s year award

    Hyundai IONIQ 5 wins Car and Driver’s year award

    SEOUL: Hyundai IONIQ 5 is awarded Car and Driver’s EV (Electric Vehicle) of the Year Award on August 18, 2022.

    Hyundai IONIQ 5 is listed on Number 1 out of 20 top rated electric vehicle after a three week period rigorous test.

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     “The IONIQ 5 is an attractive proposition for buyers who desire the performance, range, and charging speeds of far more expensive EVs at an accessible price,” said Tony Quiroga, editor-in-chief, Car and Driver.

    The EV award uses the same criteria as Car and Driver’s 10Best Awards. The winner must exceed the expectations of the Car and Driver editorial and testing teams in four key areas:

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    · Value

    · Mission Fulfillment

    · Technology Advancement

    · Fun to Drive

    “IONIQ 5 successfully launched our new family of IONIQ electric vehicles and exclusive Electric-Global Modular Platform that allows for more interior space and greater performance,” said José Muñoz, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor North America. “IONIQ 5 continues to satisfy customers and we will build on this momentum with the launch of the IONIQ 6 and 7.

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    “Accolades like the Car and Driver EV of the Year are particularly rewarding to the teams that designed and engineered IONIQ 5 to deliver standout charging speed, innovative features and driving dynamics.” he added.

    Other contenders include Audi e-tron GT, BMW i4, BMW iX, Chevrolet Bolt EV, Chevrolet Bolt EUV, Cadillac Lyriq, Ford Mustang Mach-e GT, Ford F150 Lightning, GMC Hummer EV Pickup, Lucid Air Grand Touring, Mercedes EQS, Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, Rivian R1T, Tesla Model S Plaid and Volvo C40 Recharge. Car and Driver employed instrumented testing, subjective evaluation and side-by-side comparison in both practicality and entertainment value.

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  • Porsche launches new Porsche 911 GT3 RS

    Porsche launches new Porsche 911 GT3 RS

    GERMANY: Porsche on Thursday revealed its all new Porsche 911 GT3 RS which is designed for maximum performance.

    The road-legal high-performance sports car takes full advantage of technology and concepts from motorsport (911 GT3 RS: Fuel consumption combined (WLTP) 13.4 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions combined (WLTP) 305 g/km, Fuel consumption combined (NEDC) 12.7 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions combined (NEDC) 289 g/km). Even beyond the high-revving naturally aspirated engine with racing DNA and intelligent lightweight construction, it is, above all, the cooling and aerodynamic systems of the 911 GT3 RS that connect it most directly with its motorsport brother, the 911 GT3 R.

    Central-radiator concept inspired by motorsport – the foundation for active aerodynamics

    The basis for a significant performance boost is the concept of a central radiator – an idea that was first used in the Le Mans class-winning 911 RSR and subsequently in the 911 GT3 R. Instead of the three-radiator layout seen in previous cars, the new 911 GT3 RS relies on a large, angled centre radiator in the car’s nose, positioned where the luggage compartment is located on other 911 models. This has made it possible to use the space freed up on the sides to integrate active aerodynamic elements.

    Continuously adjustable wing elements in the front and on the two-part rear wing, in combination with a number of other aerodynamic measures, provide 409 kg of total downforce at 200 km/h. This means that the new 911 GT3 RS generates twice as much downforce as its 991.2-generation predecessor and three times as much as a current 911 GT3. At 285 km/h, total downforce is 860 kg.

    A drag reduction system (DRS) is fitted in a production Porsche for the first time. To achieve low drag and higher speeds on straight sections of the track, the DRS allows the wings to be flattened out at the push of a button, within a specific operating range. The airbrake function is activated during emergency braking at high speeds: the wing elements at the front and rear are set to maximum, creating an aerodynamic deceleration effect that significantly supports the wheel brakes.

    The look of the new 911 GT3 RS is characterised by the large number of functional aerodynamic elements. The most prominent feature of the GT sports car is the swan-neck-supported rear wing, which is significantly larger in all dimensions. The rear wing consists of a fixed main wing and an upper, hydraulically adjustable wing element.

    For the first time on a Porsche production vehicle, the upper edge of the rear wing is higher than the car’s roof. In addition, the front end of the 911 GT3 RS no longer has a front spoiler, but instead features a front splitter that divides the air flowing over and underneath. Sideblades accurately direct air outwards. Front wheel arch ventilation is provided via louvred openings in the front wings.

    Inlets behind the front wheels, in the style of the iconic Le Mans-winning 911 GT1, reduce the dynamic pressure in the wheel arches. Sideblades behind the intake ensure that the air is directed to the side of the vehicle. Air from the centrally positioned radiator flows out via large nostrils on the front lid. Fins on the roof direct the air outwards, ensuring cooler intake temperatures in the rear.

    In the new 911 GT3 RS, the openings in the rear side panel are used exclusively to improve aerodynamics and not to draw in process air. The rear wheel arch also features an intake and a sideblade for optimised airflow. The rear diffuser comes from the 911 GT3 and has been slightly adapted.

    Track suspension that can be adjusted from the cockpit

    Even the suspension comes in for aerodynamic attention. Because the wheel arches of the new 911 GT3 RS are subject to powerful airflows, the components of the double-wishbone front axle are designed with teardrop-shaped profiles. These aerodynamically efficient links increase downforce on the front axle by around 40 kg at top speed and are otherwise only used in high-end motorsport applications. Because of the wider track (29 millimetres wider than the 911 GT3), the double-wishbone front axle links are also correspondingly longer. 

    To ensure that the downforce balance between the front and rear axles is maintained even when braking from high speeds, the suspension engineers have significantly reduced pitching under braking. On the new 911 GT3 RS, the front ball joint of the lower trailing arm has been set lower on the front axle. The multi-link rear axle has also been adjusted, with modified spring rates. The driver assistance systems and rear-axle steering also have an even more dynamic set-up here.

    The 911 GT3 RS offers three driving modes: Normal, Sport and Track. In Track mode, the basic settings can be individually adjusted. Among other settings, the rebound and compression damping of the front and rear axles can be adjusted separately and in several stages. The rear differential can also be adjusted via rotary controls on the steering wheel. This is done quickly and intuitively with an operating and display concept also borrowed from motorsport.

    Four individual rotary controls and a button for the Drag Reduction System (DRS) are located on the steering wheel. These rotary controls are clearly displayed via graphics in the instrument cluster during the adjustment process. The 911 GT3 RS also features the track screen already familiar from the 911 GT3. At the touch of a button, the driver can reduce the digital displays on the two seven-inch side displays to essential information only. The gearshift indicators to the left and right of the analogue tachometer have also been taken from the GT3.

    High-revving four liter six-cylinder boxer engine

    The 4.0-litre high-revving naturally aspirated engine has been further optimised compared with the 911 GT3. The increase in power to 386 kW (525 PS) is achieved primarily via new camshafts with modified cam profiles. The single-throttle intake system and the rigid valve drive are derived from motorsport. The seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) has a shorter overall gear ratio than the 911 GT3. Air intakes on the underbody ensure that the transmission can withstand even extreme loads during frequent use on track. The 911 GT3 RS accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 296 km/h in seventh gear. 

    Aluminium monobloc fixed-calliper brakes with six pistons each and brake discs with a diameter of 408 mm are used on the front axle. Compared with the 911 GT3, the piston diameters have been increased from 30 to 32 mm. In addition, the thickness of the discs has been increased from 34 to 36 mm. The rear axle continues to be fitted with 380-mm brake discs and four-piston fixed-calliper brakes.

    The optionally available Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) has 410-mm discs on the front axle and 390-mm discs on the rear axle. The new 911 GT3 RS comes standard with forged light-alloy centre-lock wheels. Road-legal sports tyres measuring 275/35 R 20 at the front and 335/30 R21 at the rear ensure a high level of mechanical grip. 

    Lightweight construction all the way

    Intelligent lightweight construction has been a basic principle of all RS models ever since the legendary 911 Carrera RS 2.7. Thanks to an array of lightweight construction measures such as the extensive use of CFRP, the 911 GT3 RS weighs in at only 1,450 kg (kerb weight according to DIN) despite many larger components. The doors, front wings, roof and front lid, for example, are made from CFRP. Lightweight CFRP is also used in the interior, for example in the standard full bucket seats.

    Available with Clubsport and Weissach packages

    When it comes to its interior, the new GT sports car is finished in typical RS style: black leather, Racetex and carbon-weave finish characterise the purist, sporting ambience. The 911 GT3 RS is available with the Clubsport package at no extra cost. This includes a steel rollover bar, a hand-held fire extinguisher and six-point seat belts for the driver. 

    The Weissach package, which is available at extra cost, involves considerably more. The front lid, roof, parts of the rear wing and the upper shell of the exterior mirrors feature a carbon-weave finish. The front and rear anti-roll bars, the rear coupling rods and the shear panel on the rear axle are made of CFRP and contribute to a further enhancement of the driving dynamics. The rollover bar, constructed for the first time from CFRP, saves around six kilograms compared with the steel version.

    Another highlight of the Weissach package is the PDK shift paddles with motorsport-derived magnet technology. This makes gear changes even more dynamic thanks to a more precise pressure point and a clearly perceptible click. Optionally available with the Weissach package are magnesium forged wheels, which save another eight kilograms.

    Exclusive Porsche Design Chronograph

    Inspired by the motorsport mindset – where maximum precision is paramount – Porsche’s own watchmaking operation in Solothurn, Switzerland, has developed the 911 GT3 RS chronograph. This mechanical watch is reserved for owners of the car. It is based on a glass-bead blasted case, made from either natural or black titanium, and with a screw-down crown. Inside the watch is the mechanical Porsche Design chronograph calibre WERK 01.200, which has been COSC-certified for its high accuracy.

    Its flyback function allows the wearer to start, stop and reset the second hand with a single action. The chronograph pushers, which feature ‘Start/Stop’ and ‘Next Lap’ laser engravings, reveal that this chronograph is not just about telling the time. In addition to innovations, such as the pulsometer scale on the bezel, many design features and materials from the GT3 RS are also found.

    The new 911 GT3 RS is available for order now and starts at €229,517 in Germany.

  • Hyundai Motor launches Dynamics Artificial Intelligence Institute

    Hyundai Motor launches Dynamics Artificial Intelligence Institute

    SEOUL/CAMBRIDGE: Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) on Friday August 12, 2022 announced the launch of Boston Dynamics AI Institute (the Institute), with the goal of making fundamental advances in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and intelligent machines.

    The Group and Boston Dynamics will make an initial investment of more than $400 million in the new Institute, which will be led by Marc Raibert, founder of Boston Dynamics. 

    As a research-first organization, the Institute will work on solving the most important and difficult challenges facing the creation of advanced robots.

    Elite talent across AI, robotics, computing, machine learning and engineering will develop technology for robots and use it to advance their capabilities and usefulness.

    The Institute’s culture is designed to combine the best features of university research labs with those of corporate development labs while working in four core technical areas: cognitive AI, athletic AI, organic hardware design as well as ethics and policy.

    “Our mission is to create future generations of advanced robots and intelligent machines that are smarter, more agile, perceptive and safer than anything that exists today,” said Marc Raibert executive director of Boston Dynamics AI Institute.

    “The unique structure of the Institute — top talent focused on fundamental solutions with sustained funding and excellent technical support — will help us create robots that are easier to use, more productive, able to perform a wider variety of tasks, and that are safer working with people.”

    To achieve such advances, the Institute will invest resources across the technical areas of cognitive AI, athletic AI and organic hardware design, with each discipline contributing to progress in advanced machine capabilities. In addition to developing technology with its own staff, the Institute plans to partner with universities and corporate research labs.

    The Institute will be headquartered in the heart of the Kendall Square research community in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Institute plans to hire AI and robotics researchers, software and hardware engineers, and technicians at all levels.                          

    In addition to the Institute, Hyundai Motor Group separately announced plans to establish a Global Software Center to lead development of its software capabilities and technologies and to enhance its capabilities to advance development of Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs).

    The Center will be established on the basis of 42dot, an autonomous driving software and mobility platform startup recently acquired by the Group.

  • Xiaomi launches ultra-high resolution Pad 5 Pro

    Xiaomi launches ultra-high resolution Pad 5 Pro

    BEIJING: Xiaomi Corporation launched its Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro which provides 12.4″ display for work and entertainment.

    Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro features a large 12.4″ display, which users can fully utilize for a highly efficient and convenient experience in both work and entertainment scenarios.

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    The 12.4″ high-quality display features an ultra-high resolution of 2560×1600, 120Hz high refresh rate, and hardware-level blue light reduction, providing a comfortable and smooth experience for video-watching and swift multitasking on split-screens.

    Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro’s built-in conference mode can convert speech into text in real time, quickly distinguish between different speakers, and supports real-time translation between Chinese and English.

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  • Prices of Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro

    Prices of Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro

    South Korea: Samsung Electronics on August 10, 2022 launched the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro, with advanced features and even more powerful capabilities.

    Galaxy Watch5 with the 44mm display will start at $279 for the Bluetooth version and $329 for the LTE version. Galaxy Watch5 Pro with a 45mm display, will start at $449 for the Bluetooth version and $499 for the LTE version.

    The watch provides in-depth monitoring and practical data offering users the information needed to help them with their health and wellness.

    The press release issued by Samsung Electronics stated that Galaxy Watch5 is equipped with Samsung’s unique BioActive Sensor that drives the next era of digital health monitoring. First introduced on the Galaxy Watch4 series, the BioActive Sensor uses a single unique chip that combines three powerful health sensors — Optical Heart Rate, Electrical Heart Signal and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis — to deliver extensive readings that include heart rate, blood oxygen level and even stress level. In addition, users can get a deeper understanding of their heart health by monitoring blood pressure and ECG — right from their wrist.

    With an increased surface area and more direct contact with your wrist, Galaxy Watch5 tracks health metrics now with even greater accuracy than Galaxy Watch4. Plus, its powerful 3-in-1 BioActive Sensor works in combination with the other sensors of Galaxy Watch5 series, including the newly introduced temperature sensor, to provide users with an in-depth understanding of their wellness.

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    The temperature sensor uses infrared technology for more accurate readings, even if the temperature of your surroundings changes. This opens new possibilities for developers to expand their health and wellness options and for users to take advantage of all-new experiences.

    Designed for everyday wins, Galaxy Watch5 offers a comprehensive end-to-end experience that goes beyond fitness activities and into the post-workout, rest and recovery process. The Body Composition measurement tool provides a complete snapshot of the user’s overall health, providing them with a tailored approach to set goals, guide them through personalized workouts and track progress. And when it’s time to rest, the Galaxy Watch5 series empowers users with recovery data, including post-cardio heart rate after an intense workout, and customized recommendations on water consumption based on sweat loss.

    A good night’s rest is important in wellness, and that’s why we’re helping users have a better night’s sleep. Understand sleep patterns through Sleep Scores that monitor stages of sleep, along with snore detection and blood oxygen levels.

    Through SmartThings integration, Galaxy Watch5 automatically sets connected lights, AC units and TVs to predetermined settings that make for an ideal sleep environment. Users can sleep safe and sound knowing that the enhanced fall detection ensures an emergency contact is notified if you or your loved one stumbles at home or falls out of bed.

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    Galaxy Watch5 comes with 13 per cent larger battery and provides eight hours of sleep tracking with just eight minutes of charging, which is 30 per cent faster than Galaxy Watch4.

    An extra layer of durability protects the Galaxy Watch5. This year, we’ve included our first smartwatch display featuring a Sapphire Crystal display, which offers a 60 per cent harder outer layer, so your watch remains reliable in day-to-day use. Cue up your favorite song on Spotify with just your voice using Google Assistant. And coming soon, find your way using Google Maps from your wrist without a smartphone connection.

    Music and audio lovers will appreciate updates that include new apps like SoundCloud and Deezer. Additionally, One UI Watch4.5 offers a fuller typing experience, an easier way to make calls and a host of new accessibility features that make the Galaxy Watch more intuitive.

    Created for those that love the great outdoors, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro is the newest addition to the Galaxy Watch portfolio. From hiking to cycling and beyond, Watch5 Pro is ready for the challenge thanks to its premium materials. It features enhanced Sapphire Crystal that better resists any wear and tear and a durable titanium casing that protects the display with a protruded bezel design. Galaxy Watch5 Pro also comes with an all-new D-Buckle Sport Band that offers rugged durability with a sleek and clean fit.

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    Built strong and built to last, Galaxy Watch5 Pro has the largest battery in a Galaxy Watch. It’s 60 per cent larger than Galaxy Watch4, which is key to keeping up with you while you conquer a new route. Take advantage of GPX, that’s available for the first time on a Galaxy Watch.

    Head out on a hike and record and share it with fellow trail-lovers on the Samsung Health app with Route Workout. You can also download hiking and cycling routes as you practice for your next race or look to mix up your routine. As you hike or cycle, keep your eyes on the path and away from the map with intuitive Turn-by-turn directions.

    When you’re ready to head home, Galaxy Watch5 Pro will get you there easily with the Track back feature that takes you back the way you came.

    The Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro are available for pre-order in select markets starting on August 10, with retail availability starting August 26.

     The Galaxy Watch5 offers a modern and minimalist design, and features that help you achieve more every day. It comes with all-new neutral color options that will turn heads, with the Large 44mm option available in Graphite, Sapphire and Silver and the Small 40mm option available in Graphite, Pink Gold and Silver which features a Bora Purple strap that pairs perfectly with the Galaxy Z Flip4.

    For adventure seekers looking for durability, performance and style, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro is for you. It will be available in Black Titanium and Gray Titanium.

     Galaxy Watch5 Golf Edition is the ultimate smart caddy that gives golfers direction and recommendations while they’re on the course. It comes with exclusive watch faces, a two-tone band and an unlimited membership on the Smart Caddie app. The Watch5 series Golf Edition comes in three sizes — Watch5 Large, Watch5 Small and Watch5 Pro, starting at $329 for the Bluetooth version.

    Design your own watch by selecting the model, size, case color and strap for up to 1,032 unique combinations in the Galaxy Watch5 Bespoke Studio on Samsung.com. Now, users can build a watch that’s unique to them.

    With a greater selection of straps and faces, they can mix and match to express their personal style with the new Sport Band or share their support of Sustainable Development Goals with the Global Goals Band.

  • Xiaomi unveils CyberOne – first ever humanoid robot

    Xiaomi unveils CyberOne – first ever humanoid robot

    BEIJING: Xiaomi on Thursday August 11, 2022 launched CyberOne its first ever humanoid robot.

    As the newest member of Xiaomi’s Cyber series, joining last year’s quadruped robot Cyberdog, CyberOne is fitted with advanced arms and legs, supports bipedal-motion posture balancing, and reaches a peak torque of up to 300Nm.

    Also demonstrated was the ability to detect human emotion, advanced vision capabilities, and functionality allowing it to create three-dimensional virtual reconstructions of the real world, alongside a host of other advanced technologies.

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    New self-developed breakthroughs in Xiaomi Technology Ecosphere

    “CyberOne’s AI and mechanical capabilities are all self-developed by Xiaomi Robotics Lab. We have invested heavily in R&D spanning various areas, including software, hardware, and algorithms innovation,” says Lei Jun, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Xiaomi Group.

    “With AI at its core and a full-size humanoid frame as its vessel, this is an exploration of possibilities of Xiaomi’s future technological ecosystem and a new breakthrough for the company.”

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    CyberOne is a humanoid robot measuring 177cm in height and 52kg by weight, with an arm span of 168cm. Compared to a quadruped robot, this humanoid robot is more mechanically complex, requiring more powerful motors, more degrees of freedom, and complex humanoid biped control algorithms. CyberOne supports up to 21 degrees of freedom in motion and achieves a real-time response speed of 0.5ms for each degree of freedom, which allows it to fully simulate human movements.

    A robot’s motion performance is dependent on the performance of each joint motor. The technological requirement for building such motors is extremely high as it is necessary to generate more kinetic energy without increasing the size of components. In order to ensure the flexibility of CyberOne’s upper limbs, Xiaomi has developed a high-efficiency motor weighing only 500g with a rated output torque of up to 30Nm for the upper limb joint motor. The hip joint motor is similarly capable of an instantaneous peak torque of up to 300Nm. Thanks to the self-developed humanoid bipedal control algorithm, CyberOne’s walking posture has been programmed to be both natural and stable. On top of that, CyberOne is capable of holding up to 1.5kg in weight with a single hand and programming by demonstration. Altogether, CyberOne is a humanoid robot with well-developed coordination and exceptional motion capabilities.

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    Humanoid robots rely on vision to process their surroundings. Equipped with a self-developed Mi-Sense depth vision module and combined with an AI interaction algorithm, CyberOne is capable of perceiving 3D space, as well as recognizing individuals, gestures, and expressions, allowing it to not only see but to process its environment. In order to communicate with the world, CyberOne is equipped with a self-developed MiAI environment semantics recognition engine and a MiAI vocal emotion identification engine, enabling it to recognize 85 types of environmental sounds and 45 classifications of human emotion. CyberOne is able to detect happiness, and even comfort the user in times of sadness. All of these features are integrated into CyberOne’s processing units, which are paired with a curved OLED module to display real-time interactive information.

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    Keep exploring, and bring robots into people’s lives

    Robotics is considered the “crown jewel of manufacturing” with humanoid robots being the ultimate goal for many across the industry. Compared with industrial robots that are valued for their specialized mechanical capabilities, the main challenge in building humanoid robots is to perfectly simulate human processes of perception, cognition, decision-making, and execution under various scenarios. Interestingly, a large number of new technologies that have emerged in the process of trying to solve this challenge have already been serving the general public in positive ways.

    The development of CyberOne is a symbol of Xiaomi’s dedication to incubate a technological ecosystem centered in a single point, and connect it with the world in ways never seen before. Spanning from smartphones, wearable devices and smart homes, to smart manufacturing, smart electric vehicle and bionic robots, Xiaomi has been constantly exploring and extending its innovations in various scenarios so as to better connect people and the world, eventually building an ever-evolving Xiaomi Technology Ecosphere.

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    Lei Jun notes that humanoid bionic robots require the highest degree of technical integration and present the largest challenge in the field of intelligent robotics. Xiaomi is making its first steps in the field, and CyberOne is constantly adding new capabilities. “We think that intelligent robots will definitely be a part of people’s lives in the future,” said Lei Jun.

    CyberOne’s research and development process combined cutting-edge technologies from a variety of sectors, including bionic perception and cognition, biomechatronics, artificial intelligence, big data and cloud computing, and visual navigation. These technological breakthroughs are also expected to give birth to more application scenarios in other fields, such as industrial robots with improved mechanical performance, companion robots with emotion recognition, and public service robots powered by big data and cloud computing. CyberOne’s technology will also be applied to more and more Xiaomi products in the future.

  • Samsung unveils toughest foldable Galaxy Z Fold4

    Samsung unveils toughest foldable Galaxy Z Fold4

    South Korea: Samsung Electronics on August 10, 2022 unveiled the toughest foldable, Galaxy Z Fold4. The smartphone combines Samsung’s collective mobile technology expertise with increased functionality whether opened, closed or in Flex mode.

    It is the first device to ship with Android 12L, a special version of Android created by Google for large-screen experiences, including foldables.

    The phone is available in an elegant combination of a unique form factor with naturally classic hues with every unfold in Graygreen, Phantom Black or Beige.

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    The press release issued by the company stated that multitasking on Z Fold4 is easier than ever, so users can get more done on the move. The new Taskbar provides a layout similar to your PC, offering access to your favorite and recent apps.

    Multitasking is also more intuitive, thanks to new swipe gestures. Instantly switch full-screen apps to pop-up windows or split your screen in half for more ways to multitask.

    Samsung’s partnerships with Google and Microsoft take multitasking to the next level. Google apps, including Chrome and Gmail now support drag-and-drop, allowing users to quickly copy and paste links, photos and more from one app to another. With Google Meet, users can now connect with more people while enjoying virtual co-activities, including co-watching videos on YouTube or playing games together on a video call.

    Microsoft’s full Office suite and Outlook take advantage of the foldable display, providing more information on the screen and faster ways to interact with the content. The multitasking experience is complete with S Pen functionality, enabling on-the-go drawing and notetaking with streamlined storage inside the Standing Cover with Pen case.

    Galaxy Z Fold4 takes stunning photos and videos with an upgraded 50MP wide lens and 30X Space Zoom lens. A variety of camera modes, including the larger Zoom map activated on Capture View Mode, Dual Preview and Rear Cam Selfie are custom-built to take advantage of the unique form factor for increased capturing flexibility. And with the larger pixel size, a 23 percent brighter sensor, and enhanced processing power, users can capture clear images even at night.

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    Content is even more immersive and distinctive on the 7.6-inch Main Screen with a brighter screen, a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and a less visible Under Display Camera (UDC) featuring a new scatter-type sub-pixel arrangement.

    Popular social media apps like Facebook are optimized for the large-screen experience to make content more enjoyable. Or open your favorite streaming entertainment service apps like Netflix21 and watch hands-free with Flex mode.

    For non-optimized apps, users can even control the device without disrupting the content with the new Flex Mode Touchpad, offering accuracy while pausing, rewinding and playing videos or zooming in and out of content while the device is in Flex mode.

    Games are snappier too thanks to the powerful Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform and hyper-fast 5G. With a slimmer hinge, lighter weight and even narrower bezels, the wider screen enables easier one-handed interactions while using the Cover Screen.

    Samsung continues its barrier-defying innovation journey to deliver the level of durability consumers expect, both in and out. With our Armor Aluminum frames and hinge cover along with exclusive Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®+ on the Cover Screen and rear glass.

    Durability of the Main Screen panel is also enhanced thanks to the optimized layer structure, helping to reduce damage from external shock. In addition Z Fold4 is equipped with IPX825 water resistance, so users can worry less if they get caught in the rain. 

  • Xiaomi launches ultra slim MIX Fold 2 smartphone

    Xiaomi launches ultra slim MIX Fold 2 smartphone

    BEIJING: Xiaomi on Thursday August 11, 2022 revealed its advanced foldable flagship smartphone, Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 launched in China.

    Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 is a giant technological leap in the ultra-slim foldable smartphone space. Measuring just 5.4mm¹ unfolded, Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 offers a consistent viewing experience on both its inner and outer displays. Additionally, it delivers an authentic Leica imagery experience and outstanding power efficiency with the latest Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 mobile platform.

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    In addition to Xiaomi MIX Fold 2, Xiaomi also announced Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro, Redmi K50 Ultra, and a host of ecosystem products.

    Self-developed Micro Waterdrop Hinge

    Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 boasts a revolutionary design. It is one of the thinnest foldable smartphones on the market with a folded body just 11.2mm¹ thin—significantly slimmer than many other foldable devices. Both edges measure just only 5.4mm¹ unfolded, offering a pleasant in-hand feel experience.

    To achieve these breakthroughs in form factor, Xiaomi focused on refining the hinge – the core component of the foldable smartphone. Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 is equipped with a self-developed Micro Waterdrop Hinge which features a smaller bending radius, thinner screen modules, customized mini rotating hinge, and utilized an integrated solder-free precision process to create a carbon fiber double-wing floating panel. Together, these highly integrated components reduced the number of parts to only 87, enabling a lighter and thinner hinge design than ever before.

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    In addition, both sides of the hinge use space stacking technology, and use large hidden spaces on both sides of the hinge for soft boards, achieving a 20% increase in space utilization and thereby offering the 5.4mm¹ flat design with balanced weight distribution.

    Two displays, one exceptional viewing experience

    Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 sports an inner folding design, with two AMOLED flagship screens of two different sizes on two respective sides. The outer display adopts a 21:9 classic ratio design, allowing for excellent compatibility with most applications and taking into account user experience when handling. The 6.56″ display features Samsung E5 material, a resolution of 2520×1080, and supports 120Hz high refresh rate and P3 color gamut, with a brightness of up to 1000nit–giving it an edge over other common displays thanks to its outstanding user experience.

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    On the inside Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 flaunts an 8.02″ Samsung Eco² OLED display. It adopts POL-LESS technology, replaces the traditional polarizer with an ultra-thin color filter, and uses a black matrix material to reduce reflection on the screen. Compared to traditional displays, light transmittance has been increased by 33%, with power consumption reduced by 25%. This screen has a resolution of 2160×1914, supports P3 color gamut and LTPO 2.0 1-120Hz AdaptiveSync Pro. The ultra-low anti-AR film allows the display to reduce reflectivity to less than 2%, resulting in more detailed viewing experience and pleasing aesthetics.

    The two displays offer an exceptionally consistent user experience, both supporting 120Hz refresh rate, professional screen calibration on primary colors, 1,000nit brightness and Dolby Vision. Regardless of which screen is used, the device supports dual ambient light sensing on the front and back, providing for natural and smooth automatic brightness adjustment.

    MIUI Fold 13, the new standard for foldable displays

    Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 runs on the latest MIUI Fold 13 operating system. Developed as a permutation of the classic MIUI interface, it is perfectly adapted to foldable form factor, with screen interaction optimizations offering advancements in user experience.

    The smart screen desktop design adapts to the foldable display and doubles the viewing area of the smartphone. As well as maintaining visual consistency, it allows for the hundreds of available MIUI widgets to be used without deformation, increasing both aesthetics and usability.

    Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 system applications are customized for its large screen, and a large number of app interfaces have been redesigned for a better on-screen experience. Calendar, file management, voice recorder, notes, and other applications apply a new column design to take full advantage of the large screen. Third-party application adaptation will be conducted according to solutions available in Android 12L, providing more native support capability for third-party apps.

    Additional Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 innovations include updates in smart screen interaction. Users can now three finger swipe to split screen. Floating windows can be quickly accessed through the sidebar, which can also be used to exit split screen mode. The design of floating windows and notifications has also been adjusted, and multitasking on a smartphone has never been quite this efficient.

    Authentic Leica Imagery, dual-quality approach

    Xiaomi has set a new imaging standard for smartphone photography, combining Leica’s imagery expertise with Xiaomi’s rich experience in the field of computational photography.

    To ensure optical excellence, Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 is equipped with a 50-megapixel IMX766 main camera, with 7P lenses all using ALD low-reflection coating. Also featured are a 13MP ultra-wide angle camera and a 8MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom and portrait capabilities.

    In addition to the Leica-certified Summicron lens, Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 offers access to two photographic styles: The “Leica Authentic Look” and “Leica Vibrant Look”, both offering enhanced creative freedom to the photographer.

    With the Xiaomi ProFocus support, Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 offers fast camera startup, quick captures, and continuous shooting support up to 30 frames per second.

    In regards to video, Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 supports Dolby Vision HDR recording, as well as both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for video viewing. Videos shot on Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 will look amazing, particularly when utilizing UGC platforms which support Dolby Vision, allowing users to share exceptional visuals online.

    Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 and flagship performance packed in an ultra-slim body

    In addition to its revolutionary thin and light foldable screen design, Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 takes advantage of the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 mobile platform for snappy performance. TSMC’s 4nm manufacturing process enables a significant increase in energy efficiency while integrating tens of billions of transistors, into an area the size of a fingernail. The advanced process allows both CPU and GPU to receive a 10% boost in performance, while simultaneously improving CPU and GPU energy consumption by 30%. This upgraded design allows the ultra-slim smartphone to maintain higher speeds and efficiency at the same time.

    Excellent power efficiency allows for a long lasting battery, with a full day of use being possible even when the inner screen is frequently used, with extended use when using primarily the outer display.

    Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 also packs a cooling system equipped with a large-area VC, rarely seen on foldable smartphones. The high-quality VC offers a surface area of up to 2,520mm², enabling 50% improvement in thermal conductivity compared to typical VCs. The inner layer of the battery is covered with second-generation boron nitride heat dissipation film, with an area of up to 3715mm². Finally, multi-layer high-density graphite sheet creates a solid foundation for Xiaomi MIX Fold 2’s excellent sustained performance.

    Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 comes in two colors: Black and Gold, with three storage variants.

    12GB+256GB – priced at RMB 8,999

    12GB+512GB – priced at RMB 9,999

    12GB+1TB – priced at RMB 11,699

  • Samsung launches all new Galaxy Z Flip4

    Samsung launches all new Galaxy Z Flip4

    South Korea: Samsung Electronics on August 10, 2022 launched the all new Galaxy Z Flip4, flipping the script on mobile experiences, packing more of what makes foldables great into a compact clamshell design to offer the most unique device experiences yet.

    The mobile comes with the latest operating system of Android 12, One UI 4.1.1 and charges upto 50 percent in just 30 minutes.

    The mobile phone is launched with the storage capacity of 8GB RAM and 512GB internal storage. The phone is also available with 8GB RAM with 256GB internal storage and 128GB internal storage.

    Allowing you to set up shots at any angle, the Z Flip4’s FlexCam lets you live and create truly hands free. You can also harness Quick Shot to capture moments and selfies without opening your phone — or start a video on Quick Shot and transition to FlexCam without interruption.

    The Z Flip4’s upgraded cameras and a brighter sensor bring every scene to life in crisp color — whenever and wherever moments happen. 

    Customization on the Z Flip4 is unlike that of any other device, offering Cover Screen designs and functions that pair across your devices. Z Flip4’s redesign also gives you a more comfortable grip on your smartphone, with the edgier slimmer hinge and straightened edges offering a refined look and feel that matches seamlessly with its four iconic shade options — Graphite, Pink Gold, Blue and the signature Bora Purple.

    The 6.7-inch display unfolds a beautiful view thanks to Ultra Thin Glass. Advanced durability makes it stronger than ever — staying tough through up to 200,000 folds.

    From the inside out, Galaxy Z Flip4 is made to be durable. These are our toughest foldables ever with exclusive Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®+. And the hinge is protected by Armor Aluminum — our toughest aluminum frame.

    This phone is the world’s first water-resistant foldable smartphone. It can hang out in 1.5 meters of water for up to 30 minutes without breaking a sweat.

    The night just got brighter with Nightography on the Rear Camera. Details are brought to light even in the dark with bigger pixels on the Wide Camera.

    Nightography isn’t just for stills — it’s also got video skills. When the action gets going, recordings stay smooth, not shaky, with enhanced OIS and VDIS. Powerful processing allows Super Night Solution to minimize noise so clips of the crew stay clear well into the night.

    Introducing FlexCam, a versatile, hands-free camera experience. Take advantage of your phone’s agile angles to capture group shots, selfies and videos from mind-blowing perspectives and impressive true-to-life detail — even in your go-to social apps.

    Take selfies with the Rear Camera while the Cover Screen gives you a real-time preview. Check yourself from afar with a full-screen view finder, or tap to see the original ratio to make sure everyone is in frame. And with new software upgrades, Quick Shot is ready for even more action at all the angles between folded and FlexCam.

    With this much juice, you can let every call go into overtime. An upgraded 4nm processor works with the long-lasting 3700mAh (typical) battery to power through the hours.

    When it’s low, plug in for Super Fast Charging or bypass the cord with Fast Wireless Charging 2.0. With all that power to spare, you can even share a charge with your friend or your earbuds with Wireless PowerShare.

    With a customizable 1.9-inch Cover Screen, you get yet another canvas to play with.16 Change it up as much as you want using your videos, photos or your own AR emoji to personalize the clock face. With this much control, you can easily update it with your mood, the weather or to match your outfits.

    Your daily digital regulars, right on the Cover Screen. Control your phone with taps and swipes on the 1.9-inch Cover Screen. Access Quick Settings, reply to texts and add widgets to keep apps at your fingertips — no Main Screen necessary.