Huawei Mate 90 Rumored to Feature New Kirin Chip; Xiaomi Price Hikes Reported
Reports suggest the upcoming Huawei Mate 90 series may adopt a new Kirin chip. Meanwhile, Xiaomi Redmi has adjusted prices on some models, and Jinshan Office addresses WPS software concerns.
The upcoming Huawei Mate 90 smartphone series, expected this autumn, is rumored to be equipped with a new Kirin chip. Informants suggest the chip will be based on "Tao's Law" and utilize "Logic Folding" technology, potentially boosting performance significantly.
This development comes amid a challenging period for Huawei's smartphone business due to international restrictions. The introduction of a new in-house designed chip could mark a crucial step in the company's efforts to regain market share and technological independence.
In related news, Xiaomi's Redmi brand has announced official price adjustments for several of its devices. The Redmi K90 standard edition will see a 200 yuan price increase, while the Note 15 series will cost 300 yuan more. Separately, Jinshan Office has issued a statement to quell what it calls "untrue remarks" about alleged indiscriminate charging for its WPS office software, assuring users that free basic functions will remain unchanged and undegraded.
Other tech updates include Unitree addressing concerns over the battery life of its commercial humanoid robots, stating that 2-4 hours of continuous operation is standard for the industry. OpenAI's former counterpart, xAI, has been rebranded as SpaceXAI, and Apple has released new beta versions of its iOS and iPadOS operating systems.