Technology news March 26: Apple cooperates with Baidu to develop AI features on iPhone? – Digital Era Specialized Page
1. Apple cooperates with Baidu to develop AI features on iPhone?
According to the Wall Street Journal, Baidu's shares increased slightly when it was reported that Apple was negotiating with Baidu to develop AI features in this market.
Baidu is operating ERNIE Bot, a synthetic AI based on a large language model similar in concept to ChatGPT or Google's Gemini.
Technology news March 26: Apple cooperates with Baidu to develop AI features on iPhone?. Illustration
It's unclear what the business arrangement will look like, or where Baidu's AI technology will appear in Apple products. Neither Apple nor Baidu have confirmed these reports, but that's to be expected – Apple tends to keep such things a secret until a product is announced.
Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT are not currently available in China and may never be, so if Apple wants to bring AI to the iPhone in China it will have to partner with a Chinese company.
2. Xiaomi smartphone sales rank 3rd globally
In the smartphone segment, Xiaomi's global sales reached about 145.6 million units, with revenue in 2023 reaching 21.83 billion USD. According to Canalys, Xiaomi has maintained the 3rd highest smartphone sales globally for 3 consecutive years.
Facing fierce competition in the market, Xiaomi continues to innovate in technology and make strides in the high-end smartphone market.
Technology news March 26: Xiaomi's smartphone sales rank third globally. Photo: TIEU MINH
According to third-party data, in the phone segment priced from 550-830 USD, Xiaomi accounts for 16.9% in 2023, an increase of 9.2% over the same period last year. In China, Xiaomi's high-end smartphones (models costing $420 or more) account for more than 20% of the group's total smartphones in 2023.
In 2023, Xiaomi also launched the HyperOS operating system and revealed information about the SU7 electric car line (expected to launch at the end of March 2024).
3. Samsung secretly launches the cheapest tablet in 2024
According to Gizmochina, Samsung has quietly launched a new version of the cheap tablet line Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024), succeeding the old model launched in 2022.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) has a 10.6-inch screen with thick bezels (WUXGA resolution), compatible with S-Pen. The device retains the same design with an 8 MP rear camera, a 5 MP selfie camera, dual speakers tuned by AKG and Dolby Atmos support.
Technology news March 26: Samsung secretly launched the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2024 model. Photo: Samsung
In terms of hardware, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) is equipped with an octa-core processor (reports suggest it is Exynos 1280), 4 GB RAM, 64/128 GB internal memory, card slot support. microSD memory. The included battery has a capacity of 7,040 mAh for up to 14 hours of use.
4. Prevent fires and explosions with the VNPT iAlert application
Statistics show that in 2023, there will be 3,440 fires nationwide, causing 255 casualties and estimated property damage of about 878 billion VND and 236 hectares of forest. In January 2024 alone, there were 376 fires, causing 6 casualties, causing nearly 74 billion VND in damage and 214.7 hectares of forest.
To minimize the risks of fire and explosion, users can use the VNPT iAlert application, which supports sending and receiving fire warning messages quickly, allowing users to monitor and manage devices on websites and smartphones. .
Technology news March 26: VNPT iAlert fire and explosion warning platform. Photo: VNPT
In addition, this application also helps establishments comply with the State's fire safety regulations, avoiding fines for non-compliance with regulations on installing incident warning communication equipment, causing adverse effects. and negative impact on business activities.
