Huawei aims to become tier one smartphone supplier

[qwerrty]

LOL. I guess there is even more to it:

Apple accused of banning media covering ‘Bendgate’ from official events


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Apple CEO Tim Cook is coming under attack from a Germany tech magazine after the publication said it was told it would no longer be receiving test products or attending official Apple events as a result of a recent report.

According to Computer Bild editor-in-chief Axel Telzerow, his magazine received a phone call from a German Apple representative recently a few hours after publishing a video clip showing that the company’s new mobile device, the iPhone 6, can be bent with human hands if subjected to the proper pressure. Soon the video started to go viral, and apparently attracted the attention from some folks affiliated with Apple who weren’t all too thrilled.

“We were shocked about how easy it was to bend the device. And so were around 200.000 viewers who watched the video up until now,” Telzerow wrote in an open letter to Cook published by his magazine this week. “We can imagine that you and your colleagues must have been shocked, too. This might have been the reason why we got a call from one of your German colleagues the next morning. He was upset, and it was a rather short conversation.”

“From now on,” Telzerow recalled being told, “you won’t get any devices for testing purposes and you will not be invited to Apple events in the future.”gate

Now on the heels of the “Bendgate” scandal that made waves as a result of Computer Bild’s reporting, Apple is facing further backlash over the German rep’s alleged behavior.

“Is this really how your company wants to deal with media that provide your customers with profound tests of your products?” Telzerow wrote to Apple’s top dog. “Do you really think that a withdrawal of Apple’s love and affection could have an intimidating effect on us? Luckily we do not have to rely on devices that Apple provides us with. Luckily, a lot of readers are willing to pay money for our magazine to keep us independent. So we are able to buy devices to do our tests anyway. Even devices of manufacturers that seem to fear Computer Bild’s independent judgment.”

“We congratulate you to your fine new generation of iPhones, even if one of them has a minor weakness with its casing,” Telzerow wrote. “But we are deeply disappointed about the lack of respect of your company.”

According to some, Computer Bild isn’t being treated all that differently compared to other critical outlets either. The 9to5Mac website was quick to evoke a recent article by Mark Gurman in which he said “controlling the press” was a key strategy for Apple.

“Apple’s PR department presents a cool, measured public-facing image: it only responds to press inquiries when it wants to, doesn’t offer quotes unless they’ll be reprinted without criticism, and responds directly only when it determines that something needs to be said by ‘Apple’ rather than ‘sources familiar with the matter.’ You could picture Apple’s PR strategy as the work of a wise, wealthy, and not particularly friendly queen – one always too busy to be bothered, until for some reason, she’s not,” Gurman wrote.

Consumer Reports said recently that Apple’s new iPhone 6 Plus, released last month, can be permanently bent if around 90 pounds of pressure is applied to it. Last week, Apple said that it was “extremely rare” to have phones become misshaped on accident, and that only nine customers had filed complaints as of September 25.


If #bandgate was not enough...

Apple has almost immediately withdrawn its first update of iOS 8, the company’s new mobile operating system released just a week ago following the introduction of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus earlier this month.

The operating system has been plagued with a host of problems, including weak battery life and problems with wireless connection.

Wednesday’s update to iOS 8 also affected how some devices connect to mobile networks. Problems with the Touch ID fingerprint sensor have been reported, as well.

The move is believed to be the first time Apple has retracted a software update from its App Store.

“We have received reports of an issue with the iOS 8.0.1 update,” an Apple spokesperson said. “We are actively investigating these reports and will provide information as quickly as we can. In the meantime we have pulled back the iOS 8.0.1 update.”

Hundreds of users took to Twitter to report they could not get a mobile signal upon downloading the update, as their iPhones were left in “searching” mode or offering a “no signal” message, according to technology website ZDNet.

The bugs could be solved by taking up the original version of iOS 8, ZDNet reported, offering a guideto negating the update.

The iOS 8 update was billed as a fix for bugs that came with HealthKit apps, which is planned to be integrated with the upcoming. Apple Watch.

The latest mishap comes on the heels of another scandal that plagued Apple's iPhone 6 Plus smartphone. 'Bendgate,' as the internet dubbed it right away, came from reports that the company's biggest phone to date is bending while in customers' pockets. Users have taken to social media, using the hashtag #bendgate, to denounce the large handset’s structural
deficiency.

‘Bendgate’ has also been promoted by Apple rivals like Samsung and LG, using the moment to feature their own products.

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no wonder big tech blog sites like engadget, the verge and gizmodo licking apple's butt so much. lol. the verge should rename their blog to iverge. they're becoming more and more like cult of mac . lol

 

[dray]

Huawei, and all other so called 'reputed' Chinese phone brands(!!) like Oppo, Xiomi, Lenovo, Gionee, ZTE, etc. have one big advantage: CHEAP PRICE TAGS...............sadly, that is the only advantage they have.

 

[cirr]

Chinese smartphones are gonna rule the world in a short span of time！

TIRED OF FOLLOWING THE CROWD? 5 AWESOME CHINESE PHONES, AND HOW TO IMPORT THEM

By Andy Boxall — September 23, 2014


When it comes to buying a new smartphone, our choice is huge. We can even decide if we want a certain color or a wooden rear panel to make the new device truly ours. However, sometimes we want to get something unusual, a smartphone that stands out because very few others have one. Thanks to the rise of some interesting international smartphone brands — Xiaomi, Meizu, Lenovo, and Oppo to name just a few — it’s becoming easier to satisfy that desire.

However, phones produced by these companies can’t be found in Best Buy, or on the shelves next to the Galaxy S5 at Verizon or AT&T’s stores. To get one, you need to venture online, do some research, wait for delivery, and maybe pay some import taxes. Is it worth going to all this trouble? Sometimes, yes, because in addition to getting a phone none of your mates own, you’ll also get higher specs for a lower price.

Here’s our guide to which phones you should be looking at, where to get them, and the pitfalls to avoid when trying to buy an imported smartphone online.

Which phones should be on your list?

Xiaomi

Based in Beijing, China, Xiaomi has attracted plenty of attention over the past year, thanks to its strong marketing, interesting sales techniques, and comparisons to Apple. Xiaomi’s Mi4, announced in July, is the phone we’re most interested in.

Highlights:

• • 5-inch, 1080p screen made by Japan Display
  • 13-megapixel rear camera, and a very trendy 8-megapixel front camera, both made by Sony
  • 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor
  • 3GB of RAM

What makes it special?

It has a stainless-steel chassis, a set of thin bezels around the screen, and a design which is part iPhone and part Galaxy S4. The downside is international 3G connectivity only. Where the Xiaomi differs from a phone you’d buy in a local store is the operating system. It uses Android, but it’s covered in a home-grown user interface called MIUI, which is updated weekly without fail, and is highly customizable. It’s a bit like CyanogenMod, but slightly less geeky.

Meizu

MeizuMeizu is another Chinese firm with international aspirations. It has already launched its hardware in Russia, and in certain parts of Europe, but has yet to officially go on sale in the U.S. or the UK. In September 2014, it announced the MX4, which is the firm’s current top-of-the-line phone.

Highlights:

• • 5.3-inch, 1,920 x 1,152 pixel screen
  • 20.7-megapixel rear camera
  • Octa-core MediaTek MT6595 processor
  • 2GB of RAM

What makes it special?

It’s a well designed, attractive premium smartphone with a curvy aluminum frame, and some super-thin screen bezels. There’s some 4G LTE connectivity, but it’s a shame about the 2-megapixel front camera. Meizu uses its own version of Android called Flyme, which is based on Android 4.4 KitKat.

Lenovo

Did you know Lenovo makes smartphones? It does, and plenty of them. Let’s take a look at the massive, range-topping Vibe Z2 Pro.

Highlights:

• • 6-inch, 2,560 x 1,440 pixel resolution screen
  • 16-megapixel rear camera, with dual-LED flash and optical image stabilization
  • Quad-core 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 processor
  • 3GB of RAM
  • 4G LTE

What makes it special?

The screen resolution is still cutting edge, and at this size, it’s a strong competitor to the LG G3 and Galaxy Note 4. We also like the metal body, but are disappointed by it having only 32GB storage and no MicroSD card slot. The Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro has Android 4.4.2 installed with a custom user interface, but the level of customization is lower than that of the Meizu and Xiaomi phones.

Oppo

Aside from Lenovo, Oppo is probably the other recognizable manufacturer selling desirable, high-spec smartphones on our list. (Here in the U.S., they’re better known for high-end Blu-ray players.) If you want quirky features and clever designs, you’ll like Oppo’s hardware. The Oppo N1 and its twisty camera lens may have rocketed the company to fame, but it’s the new Find 7 that we’ll concentrate on here.

Highlights:

• • 5.5-inch, 2,560 x 1,440 pixel resolution screen, made by Japan Display
  • 13-megapixel rear camera with Sony’s Exmor sensor.
  • Wide-angle 5-megapixel front camera
  • Quad-core 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 processor
  • 3GB of RAM

What makes it special?

A very sleek titanium-aluminum frame, a glowing notification light bar, rapid charging, and a custom audio chip. Oppo uses ColorOS on the Find 7, which is its own build of Android 4.3, although it’s possible to replace it with CyanogenMod software for a more familiar user experience.

Alcatel

Alcatel has consistently improved its hardware over the past year, and the latest device to be revealed is the OneTouch Hero 2.

Highlights:

• • 6-inch, 1080p screen
  • 13-megapixel camera with optical image stabilization
  • 5-megapixel front camera
  • Octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor
  • 2GB of RAM

What makes it special?

The massive screen is wrapped in a 175-gram aluminum body, measuring just 7.9mm thick, and it comes with a stylus too. Alcatel uses Android 4.4 Kitkat on the Hero 2, with very little in the way of additional user interface touches, giving a more standard feel. It’s the most accessible of all our featured phones for this reason.

Where to buy your new phone, and how much you’ll pay
In your quest to secure an imported smartphone, you have the choice of using an online retailer, a dedicated direct seller, or head over to a general marketplace. The former is probably going to be the safest, and easiest to navigate route to take. Because we’re only suggesting you buy recognized brand names, the chances are good the firm will have its own international web store, or a professionally maintained third-party reseller.

Merimobiles.com

Merimobiles has an 8.5 out of 10 rating on TrustPilot, and is a general online store, stocking a wide range of smartphones. From our list you can find the following. The Meizu MX4 is up for pre-order along with the Lenovo Z2 Pro, the latter of which is priced at $700. The 16GB Xiaomi Mi4 is available now for $436. Alcatel’s Hero 2 is a $550 pre-order (listed under the TCL brand name), and finally, the Oppo Find 7 has a $580 price tag. Interestingly, if you add $7 to your phone order, the site will root your phone before sending it out. All devices come with English language support, and delivery is included.

MeizuMart.com

Meizu’s own online store has the MX3 available to buy right now, while the MX4 is a $450 pre-order for the 16GB model, or $490 for the 32GB version. Meizu also operates its own eBay store, where the MX4 is available for the same price, complete with free shipping.

XiaomiShop.com

The majority of Xiaomi’s range is stocked, but they don’t seem to be officially connected to the manufacturer, despite the name. In it, you’ll find the 16GB Mi4 is priced at $440.

dx.com

DealExtreme is a well-known online retailer specializing in the sale of Chinese electronics. It has a 7.2 out of 10 rating on TrustPilot. At the time of writing, it’s the place to find the Meizu MX4, which costs $428.

OppoStyle.com

Oppo’s online store iss currently only offering the Find 7 for delivery in Europe. If this suits you, then the phone has a 480 Euro price tag, which is around $620. Shipping is free too.

Aliexpress.com

Aliexpress is a general marketplace, a little like eBay. This means there’s plenty of choice, and a wide range of prices for all the above phones. However, there’s a risk some of the hardware will be fake, or that goods may never arrive, as evidenced by the disastrous 2.9 out of 10 rating on TrustPilot. Take your time to find a trusted seller with good reviews, if you plan to use this option.

Buyer beware
If you’re tempted to buy one of these phones, there are a couple more things you need to consider. The first is about software. Because the majority of these phones originate in China, they don’t come with Google Play or any of Google’s services installed, but their own app markets and services instead.

There are ways to install Google’s apps, but if you’re not very techy, it would be wise to check up how it’s done first. You can stick with what comes on the phone, you’ll just need to make a few new accounts, and perhaps occasionally navigate some Chinese-language screens.

You may not want to use the bundled charger, but all use a micro USB port, so most other chargers you already own should be fine. Also, depending on which retailer you choose, it may not be easy to claim on the warranty, should anything go wrong.

Finally, because you’ll be importing these phones, you may be liable for extra duties and charges when they arrive on your shores. Take a note of the delivery options, and check out the courier’s website for more information before ordering.

If you’re happy to put in that little extra effort, you should end up with a high-end phone at a great price, that doesn’t look exactly the same as all the rest. Good luck!

 

[The Unnamed]

chinese cellphones have spying devices inbuilt in their phones.

all indians beware of even the best chinese phone. the chinese communist party is spying on you through your phone made in China.

my previous post saying this got deleted.

#incredibleindia

#amazingfacts

#chineseespionage

#spyingonphone

#jaihind

#democracyinhongkong

#madeinchinasucks

 

[bolo]

There are a few issues with the automotive industry that prevents it from developing global Chinese brands.

1) the joint venture rule with foreign brands means Chinese brands can't dominate the low and medium end segment. So they never develop their brand from using the cost advantage and moving up the technology ladder.
2) most Chinese automotive companies are inefficient state-owned companies. Automobile industry is not a strategic industry so the state role must be eliminated like in the internet industry.

It' s the other way around. Automotive companies are not backed by the government as much as tech companies, so they tend to not do well. If the government back them up more they will succeed. That is the next phase after Technology and aerospace industry become world class. One sector at a time.

chinese cellphones have spying devices inbuilt in their phones.

all indians beware of even the best chinese phone. the chinese communist party is spying on you through your phone made in China.

my previous post saying this got deleted.

#incredibleindia

#amazingfacts

#chineseespionage

#spyingonphone

#jaihind

#democracyinhongkong

#madeinchinasucks

Jai jealous Hind. Hama ghāsa bhā'ī mēṁ ḵẖārija jā'ō!

Chinese smartphones are gonna rule the world in a short span of time！

TIRED OF FOLLOWING THE CROWD? 5 AWESOME CHINESE PHONES, AND HOW TO IMPORT THEM

By Andy Boxall — September 23, 2014


When it comes to buying a new smartphone, our choice is huge. We can even decide if we want a certain color or a wooden rear panel to make the new device truly ours. However, sometimes we want to get something unusual, a smartphone that stands out because very few others have one. Thanks to the rise of some interesting international smartphone brands — Xiaomi, Meizu, Lenovo, and Oppo to name just a few — it’s becoming easier to satisfy that desire.

However, phones produced by these companies can’t be found in Best Buy, or on the shelves next to the Galaxy S5 at Verizon or AT&T’s stores. To get one, you need to venture online, do some research, wait for delivery, and maybe pay some import taxes. Is it worth going to all this trouble? Sometimes, yes, because in addition to getting a phone none of your mates own, you’ll also get higher specs for a lower price.

Here’s our guide to which phones you should be looking at, where to get them, and the pitfalls to avoid when trying to buy an imported smartphone online.

Which phones should be on your list?

Xiaomi

Based in Beijing, China, Xiaomi has attracted plenty of attention over the past year, thanks to its strong marketing, interesting sales techniques, and comparisons to Apple. Xiaomi’s Mi4, announced in July, is the phone we’re most interested in.

Highlights:

• • 5-inch, 1080p screen made by Japan Display
  • 13-megapixel rear camera, and a very trendy 8-megapixel front camera, both made by Sony
  • 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor
  • 3GB of RAM

What makes it special?

It has a stainless-steel chassis, a set of thin bezels around the screen, and a design which is part iPhone and part Galaxy S4. The downside is international 3G connectivity only. Where the Xiaomi differs from a phone you’d buy in a local store is the operating system. It uses Android, but it’s covered in a home-grown user interface called MIUI, which is updated weekly without fail, and is highly customizable. It’s a bit like CyanogenMod, but slightly less geeky.

Meizu

MeizuMeizu is another Chinese firm with international aspirations. It has already launched its hardware in Russia, and in certain parts of Europe, but has yet to officially go on sale in the U.S. or the UK. In September 2014, it announced the MX4, which is the firm’s current top-of-the-line phone.

Highlights:

• • 5.3-inch, 1,920 x 1,152 pixel screen
  • 20.7-megapixel rear camera
  • Octa-core MediaTek MT6595 processor
  • 2GB of RAM

What makes it special?

It’s a well designed, attractive premium smartphone with a curvy aluminum frame, and some super-thin screen bezels. There’s some 4G LTE connectivity, but it’s a shame about the 2-megapixel front camera. Meizu uses its own version of Android called Flyme, which is based on Android 4.4 KitKat.

Lenovo

Did you know Lenovo makes smartphones? It does, and plenty of them. Let’s take a look at the massive, range-topping Vibe Z2 Pro.

Highlights:

• • 6-inch, 2,560 x 1,440 pixel resolution screen
  • 16-megapixel rear camera, with dual-LED flash and optical image stabilization
  • Quad-core 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 processor
  • 3GB of RAM
  • 4G LTE

What makes it special?

The screen resolution is still cutting edge, and at this size, it’s a strong competitor to the LG G3 and Galaxy Note 4. We also like the metal body, but are disappointed by it having only 32GB storage and no MicroSD card slot. The Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro has Android 4.4.2 installed with a custom user interface, but the level of customization is lower than that of the Meizu and Xiaomi phones.

Oppo

Aside from Lenovo, Oppo is probably the other recognizable manufacturer selling desirable, high-spec smartphones on our list. (Here in the U.S., they’re better known for high-end Blu-ray players.) If you want quirky features and clever designs, you’ll like Oppo’s hardware. The Oppo N1 and its twisty camera lens may have rocketed the company to fame, but it’s the new Find 7 that we’ll concentrate on here.

Highlights:

• • 5.5-inch, 2,560 x 1,440 pixel resolution screen, made by Japan Display
  • 13-megapixel rear camera with Sony’s Exmor sensor.
  • Wide-angle 5-megapixel front camera
  • Quad-core 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 processor
  • 3GB of RAM

What makes it special?

A very sleek titanium-aluminum frame, a glowing notification light bar, rapid charging, and a custom audio chip. Oppo uses ColorOS on the Find 7, which is its own build of Android 4.3, although it’s possible to replace it with CyanogenMod software for a more familiar user experience.

Alcatel

Alcatel has consistently improved its hardware over the past year, and the latest device to be revealed is the OneTouch Hero 2.

Highlights:

• • 6-inch, 1080p screen
  • 13-megapixel camera with optical image stabilization
  • 5-megapixel front camera
  • Octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor
  • 2GB of RAM

What makes it special?

The massive screen is wrapped in a 175-gram aluminum body, measuring just 7.9mm thick, and it comes with a stylus too. Alcatel uses Android 4.4 Kitkat on the Hero 2, with very little in the way of additional user interface touches, giving a more standard feel. It’s the most accessible of all our featured phones for this reason.

Where to buy your new phone, and how much you’ll pay
In your quest to secure an imported smartphone, you have the choice of using an online retailer, a dedicated direct seller, or head over to a general marketplace. The former is probably going to be the safest, and easiest to navigate route to take. Because we’re only suggesting you buy recognized brand names, the chances are good the firm will have its own international web store, or a professionally maintained third-party reseller.

Merimobiles.com

Merimobiles has an 8.5 out of 10 rating on TrustPilot, and is a general online store, stocking a wide range of smartphones. From our list you can find the following. The Meizu MX4 is up for pre-order along with the Lenovo Z2 Pro, the latter of which is priced at $700. The 16GB Xiaomi Mi4 is available now for $436. Alcatel’s Hero 2 is a $550 pre-order (listed under the TCL brand name), and finally, the Oppo Find 7 has a $580 price tag. Interestingly, if you add $7 to your phone order, the site will root your phone before sending it out. All devices come with English language support, and delivery is included.

MeizuMart.com

Meizu’s own online store has the MX3 available to buy right now, while the MX4 is a $450 pre-order for the 16GB model, or $490 for the 32GB version. Meizu also operates its own eBay store, where the MX4 is available for the same price, complete with free shipping.

XiaomiShop.com

The majority of Xiaomi’s range is stocked, but they don’t seem to be officially connected to the manufacturer, despite the name. In it, you’ll find the 16GB Mi4 is priced at $440.

dx.com

DealExtreme is a well-known online retailer specializing in the sale of Chinese electronics. It has a 7.2 out of 10 rating on TrustPilot. At the time of writing, it’s the place to find the Meizu MX4, which costs $428.

OppoStyle.com

Oppo’s online store iss currently only offering the Find 7 for delivery in Europe. If this suits you, then the phone has a 480 Euro price tag, which is around $620. Shipping is free too.

Aliexpress.com

Aliexpress is a general marketplace, a little like eBay. This means there’s plenty of choice, and a wide range of prices for all the above phones. However, there’s a risk some of the hardware will be fake, or that goods may never arrive, as evidenced by the disastrous 2.9 out of 10 rating on TrustPilot. Take your time to find a trusted seller with good reviews, if you plan to use this option.

Buyer beware
If you’re tempted to buy one of these phones, there are a couple more things you need to consider. The first is about software. Because the majority of these phones originate in China, they don’t come with Google Play or any of Google’s services installed, but their own app markets and services instead.

There are ways to install Google’s apps, but if you’re not very techy, it would be wise to check up how it’s done first. You can stick with what comes on the phone, you’ll just need to make a few new accounts, and perhaps occasionally navigate some Chinese-language screens.

You may not want to use the bundled charger, but all use a micro USB port, so most other chargers you already own should be fine. Also, depending on which retailer you choose, it may not be easy to claim on the warranty, should anything go wrong.

Finally, because you’ll be importing these phones, you may be liable for extra duties and charges when they arrive on your shores. Take a note of the delivery options, and check out the courier’s website for more information before ordering.

If you’re happy to put in that little extra effort, you should end up with a high-end phone at a great price, that doesn’t look exactly the same as all the rest. Good luck!

Alcatel is not Chinese company

 

[The Unnamed]

It' s the other way around. Automotive companies are not backed by the government as much as tech companies, so they tend to not do well. If the government back them up more they will succeed. That is the next phase after Technology and aerospace industry become world class. One sector at a time.


Jai jealous Hind. Hama ghāsa bhā'ī mēṁ ḵẖārija jā'ō!



Alcatel is not Chinese company

jai hind ! say it again. loudly and with pride. JAIII HINDDD. i didnt get the rest. forget it. you keep that part.

PS : including the alcatel part.

 

[bolo]

jai hind ! say it again. loudly and with pride. JAIII HINDDD. i didnt get the rest. forget it. you keep that part.

PS : including the alcatel part.

Sabhī hindu mauta

 

[The Unnamed]

Sabhī hindu mauta

khaisey re ! e ki bhasa ?

dude, are you trying to say sabhi hindu maut as in your google translator made it so.


wai..wai...wai...wait...are you trying to say " all hindus will die"

nod once if yes, twice if no.

 

[cirr]

China rules。

S Korean minister wants to develop new strategy to counter Xiaomi

Staff Reporter

2014-10-03

A Samsung store in Fuzhou, Fujian province. (File photo/CNS)

South Korea Finance Minister Choi Kyung-hwan addressed the impact of Chinese budget smartphone brand Xiaomi on Samsung's market share in China and urged South Korean businesses to shift their focus from following emerging economies to developing a more creative business model, reports technology news website Huanqiu.

The minister made the remark while attending an annual conference of the Korea Federation of Small and Medium Businesses on Sept. 29. Choi said the competition from emerging economies such as China have become increasingly aggressive. South Korea's previous model, which aims to catch up with developed countries, has reached a bottleneck. The country must combine frontline creativity, scientific development and information, and communication technologies to overcome this.

Choi said although Seoul keep carrying out systematic reforms, offering financial support and developing new talent, the measures it has implemented to adjust previous economic models is unlikely to produce any significant effect in the short-term.

In the second quarter this year, Xiaomi beat Samsung and became the largest smartphone brand by shipment in China, ranking as the fifth-largest smartphone vendor in the world, according to global market research institute Canalys. The Chinese brand's shipments in its home country grew 240%, to 15 million smartphones in the second quarter, and its market share also jumped from 5% to 13.8% from the same period last year. Xiaomi posted a message on its official microblog to express thanks to its customers and announced its target of shipping 60 million smartphones around the world this year and 100 million next year, reports Taiwan's Apple Daily.

Apple Daily？

 

[TaiShang]

Self-delete

 

[jerry_tan]

Made in China!

 

[key-CN]

You have to believe spy phone never cheap. Trading loss.

 

[cirr]

Cisco, Polycom Face Huawei In Videoconferencing
By PETE BARLAS, INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY

Posted 04:33 PM ET


Leading videoconferencing and telepresence gear makers Cisco Systems and Polycom are facing increased competition from China's Huawei Technologies even as revenue growth in the market flattens.

In 2018, global sales of videoconference and telepresence gear will reach $1.997 billion, barely up from $1.987 billion this year, says market research firm IDC.

The market is in flux as customers sort through an increasing number of products with varying price tags, says Rich Costello, an analyst for market research firm IDC.

"It's ultracompetitive," Costello told IBD. "There are new products, lower-cost products, software-based products, and then there are video cloud services."

In Q2, videoconferencing and telepresence gear sales rose 1.8% from Q1 2014 but fell 9% from Q2 2013, says IDC.

No. 1 vendor Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) appeared to suffer the most. Its sales in this field fell 2.4% vs. Q1 and 15% from the year-earlier Q2. It has 38% of the global market, says IDC.

No. 2 Polycom (NASDAQ:PLCM) has a 30% share. Its Q2 sales rose 6.7% from Q1 but fell 6.2% from Q2 2013.

But Huawei, China's No. 1 networking equipment maker, saw its videoconferencing and telepresence sales rise 19% from Q1 and 8.6% from Q2 2013, says IDC.

Huawei is No. 3 in the market overall, with a 9.1% share.

The sales declines from Cisco and Polycom show customer indecision, Costello says.

"There is a lot of interest in video, but it doesn't seem to be translating well with the numbers," he said.

Much of Huawei's growth is in emerging regions that want to replace old systems, says Costello.

"They have been pretty aggressive in the areas they target, which has been EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) and Central and Latin America," he said.

Huawei has a large operation in the Silicon Valley city of Santa Clara, Calif., but Costello says that it's too early to expect the company to be too competitive in the U.S., largely due to security concerns.

"They say they are pushing forward with their strategy for the U.S. and North America, but the fact that they are a Chinese company goes against them here," he said.

But all three leaders face a tough market. They all sell telepresence systems that provide corporate customers with cutting-edge videoconferencing. But such systems cost many thousands of dollars, where there are a growing number of cheaper alternatives, Costello says.

"There are lower-cost, room-based solutions in the market now, so where you used to spend $30,000 to $50,000, it's down to $10,000, $5,000, and some are sub-$1,000 that provide high-definition video," he said.

 

[Beidou2020]

Cisco, Polycom Face Huawei In Videoconferencing
By PETE BARLAS, INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY

Posted 04:33 PM ET


Leading videoconferencing and telepresence gear makers Cisco Systems and Polycom are facing increased competition from China's Huawei Technologies even as revenue growth in the market flattens.

In 2018, global sales of videoconference and telepresence gear will reach $1.997 billion, barely up from $1.987 billion this year, says market research firm IDC.

The market is in flux as customers sort through an increasing number of products with varying price tags, says Rich Costello, an analyst for market research firm IDC.

"It's ultracompetitive," Costello told IBD. "There are new products, lower-cost products, software-based products, and then there are video cloud services."

In Q2, videoconferencing and telepresence gear sales rose 1.8% from Q1 2014 but fell 9% from Q2 2013, says IDC.

No. 1 vendor Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) appeared to suffer the most. Its sales in this field fell 2.4% vs. Q1 and 15% from the year-earlier Q2. It has 38% of the global market, says IDC.

No. 2 Polycom (NASDAQ:PLCM) has a 30% share. Its Q2 sales rose 6.7% from Q1 but fell 6.2% from Q2 2013.

But Huawei, China's No. 1 networking equipment maker, saw its videoconferencing and telepresence sales rise 19% from Q1 and 8.6% from Q2 2013, says IDC.

Huawei is No. 3 in the market overall, with a 9.1% share.

The sales declines from Cisco and Polycom show customer indecision, Costello says.

"There is a lot of interest in video, but it doesn't seem to be translating well with the numbers," he said.

Much of Huawei's growth is in emerging regions that want to replace old systems, says Costello.

"They have been pretty aggressive in the areas they target, which has been EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) and Central and Latin America," he said.

Huawei has a large operation in the Silicon Valley city of Santa Clara, Calif., but Costello says that it's too early to expect the company to be too competitive in the U.S., largely due to security concerns.

"They say they are pushing forward with their strategy for the U.S. and North America, but the fact that they are a Chinese company goes against them here," he said.

But all three leaders face a tough market. They all sell telepresence systems that provide corporate customers with cutting-edge videoconferencing. But such systems cost many thousands of dollars, where there are a growing number of cheaper alternatives, Costello says.

"There are lower-cost, room-based solutions in the market now, so where you used to spend $30,000 to $50,000, it's down to $10,000, $5,000, and some are sub-$1,000 that provide high-definition video," he said.

China should make sure all companies operating in China use Chinese brands in things like servers, routers, switches, etc.

If companies fail to comply, then its time to bring in a national security law that will fine them 20% of their annual revenue every year.

Chinese companies like Huawei, Inspur, ZTE, etc are producing high end technology in these areas so China don't need foreign brands to dominate the Chinese market.

 

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HUAWEI HIRING BIG TO BUILD CAMBRIDGE IOT POWERHOUSE



Chinese ICT giant Huawei intends to invest tens of millions of dollars in Cambridge to build a global Internet of Things stronghold around the newly-acquired Neul.

It plans to hire aggressively from Cambridge having paid $25 million for Neul to form the nucleus of a global competence centre for IoT.

Neul CEO Stan Boland will be staying on as the business will be a central sub-unit within Huawei and it is intended that he will remain as the chief executive for as long as he wants the role.

A source close to the deal told me: “Huawei has very big plans for the Internet of Things and for Cambridge – and Neul will be the centre of that strategy.

“It’s very good news for Cambridge and the UK that such a big player is coming to join the IoT eco-system. It is expected that Neul will be hiring quite aggressively to turn Huawei’s vision to reality.”

Neul Chairman David Cleevely refused point blank to talk about the background to the deal but described it as “a great win for Cambridge.”

He said: “What I am prepared to say is that other places, including London, would give their eye teeth to get the a company of Huawei’s reputation for excellence investing in their cluster.

“Neul’s journey has not been without its painful moments but this outcome is just brilliant for Cambridge. Just think – Cambridge has another multinational company in the cluster. And not just any multinational.

“Huawei has the financial power, the desire, the technical knowhow and the global telecoms contacts to build Cambridge into a world-leading centre for IoT – and it is exactly what the movement needs to accelerate M2M connectivity on the scale envisaged.”

Huawei has UK operations in Reading, Bristol, Ipswich – through the 2012 acquisition of the Centre for Integrated Photonics, a world-leading photonics research laboratory, from the East of England Development Agency – and now Cambridge.

Its founder and chairman pledged investment in its UK operations in a meeting with PM David Cameron and Chancellor George Osborne. That pledge was cemented when Business Secretary Vince Cable headed a subsequent UK delegation to China.

A Huawei spokesperson told Business Weekly that the company regarded Neul as a gamechanger in IoT: “Huawei is delighted to have acquired Neul Ltd and its groundbreaking innovations in the Internet of Things. Huawei has no doubt that the IoT market offers huge scope to expand and to deliver important new services and solutions to our customers.”

Neul’s technology is central to the UK’s plans to build a new generation of smart, connected cities, fused by Machine2Machine capability. And Huawei has all the missing pieces in the IoT jigsaw at its fingertips. Now it can put them together with the UK expansion.

Cambridge is already home to the Weightless SIG which is accelerating connectivity at the heart of the IoT vision. Superchip designer ARM is an industry-based leader in IoT and is revamping its Cambridge HQ as a shrine to connectivity as well as building key international partnerships in the IoT space.

Huawei has partnerships with all the world’s leading telecoms providers, including China Telecom, which is also working on small cell technology breakthroughs with Steve Greaves and John Porter at Cambridge startup CCS.

The Neul acquisition also coincides with a high profile launch in Shenzhen of a new global business strategy by the multi-billion turnover Huawei, which is converging its telecoms and IT businesses and is working on a fast-track innovation agenda.

Headquartered in Shenzhen, Huawei Technologies has built the business into a multinational networking and telecommunications equipment and services giant: It is the largest telecoms equipment maker in the world, having overtaken Ericsson in 2012.

Huawei was founded in 1987 by ex-military officer Ren Zhengfei and formed as a private company owned by its employees. Huawei now has over 140,000 employees, around 46 per cent of whom are engaged in research and development). It has 21 R & D institutes in countries including China, the US, Canada, UK, Pakistan, France, Germany, Colombia, Sweden, Ireland, India, Russia and Turkey, and in 2013 invested $5 billion in R & D.

Neul was founded by James Collier, co-founder of CSR, and described by technology entrepreneur Hermann Hauser as a five star wizard in the world of ICs. After a highly promising start investors felt Neul was headed down the wrong road and needed big-money investment. Stan Boland, who presided over the exit of the infant ARM from Acorn and who sold Element 14 to Broadcom was brought in to reboot the business.

One backer told me: “Stan wanted a complete change of direction to maximise the value in the business. It came down to whether we tried to attract big money VC investment or sold out. Huawei’s expansion plans for the UK triggered engagement with Neul which led to the acquisition – they could take the business to a plane that was beyond us. No-one got rich out of Neul but Cambridge and the Uk may well do if Huawei’s plan blossoms.”