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2025.05.30

16:00

Dongguan establishes a new generation of artificial intelligence innovation consortium

On May 29, the Dongguan New Generation Artificial Intelligence Innovation Consortium was established in the Binhaiwan New Area of Dongguan. So far, Dongguan has established four innovation consortia, covering new energy, new generation communications, future food, industrial mother machines and molds, etc., and the total investment in scientific research funds is expected to exceed 500 million yuan. Gao Hongchao, R&D Director of Guangdong Opto Technology Co., Ltd., introduced that the new generation of artificial intelligence innovation consortium is led by Guangdong Opto, and jointly promoted by vivo, Dongguan Xinnengde, Tosda, Yian Technology, Qiaofeng Intelligence, Cape Cloud, Dongguan New Generation Artificial Intelligence Industry Technology Research Institute and South China University of Technology, as well as technical forces from universities and institutes such as Pazhou Laboratory, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou University, Guangdong Intelligent Robot Research Institute, Nankai University, Dongguan Institute of Technology, and Central China Normal University to solve the common technical problems of artificial intelligence faced by the industry.

2025.05.21

08:21

Huawei ranks first in smartwatch sales in China

According to data from RUNTO, in the first quarter of 2025, the online market for adult smartwatches was booming. Among them, sales reached 2.516 million units, a year-on-year increase of 45.9%; sales reached 3.86 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 51.7%; the average market price remained stable at 1,535 yuan. In terms of brand structure, the market is highly concentrated. The TOP5 brands, namely Huawei, Apple, Xiaomi, vivo and Honor, accounted for a total of 80.5% of the market share, an increase of 13.8 percentage points compared with the same period last year.

2025.05.16

11:17

Tmall 618 mobile phone brands collectively cut prices, and flagship models above 6,000 yuan were all reduced to the national subsidy range

At 8 pm on May 16, Tmall 618 in 2025 will be officially launched. With the addition of national subsidies, the new flagship mobile phone products have been greatly reduced in price across the board. Apple has reduced its price by 2,000 yuan, and iPhone16Pro has been included in the national subsidy for the first time, with a discount of 2,500 yuan; Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO and other brands have joined the battle, and flagship models above 6,000 yuan have all been reduced to the national subsidy range. With the addition of 618 platform coupons, flagship models are all cheaper by more than 1,000 yuan. Statistics show that in the first phase of Tmall 618, more than 2,000 mobile phones support the superposition of Tmall 618 discounts and national subsidies, with subsidies as low as 50% off, covering mainstream mobile phone brands such as Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, vivo, Honor, Samsung, and OnePlus.

2025.05.15

11:37

Vivo launches a top talent recruitment plan: involving chips, AI big models and other fields, saying there is no cap on salary

vivo recently launched a top talent recruitment project called the "Blue Pole Star Project", involving positions in core technology areas such as chips, AI large models, and XR. According to the recruitment information, the Blue Pole Star Project is positioned as vivo's most core talent strategy plan, targeting top technical talents from universities around the world. In terms of treatment, vivo also provides conditions such as matching top academic backgrounds, top work and learning resources, providing exclusive job mentors and technical experts, and promising no cap on salaries. However, the threshold for the Blue Pole Star Project is also very high and is only open to doctoral students. Sina Technology learned that the positions recruited this time involve core technology fields such as XR, AI large models, imaging, chips, and device development, with more than ten types of positions. The overall recruitment scale is about 100 people, with the largest number of places in the imaging direction. The work locations are mainly in Shanghai, Dongguan, Xi'an, Shenzhen, Hangzhou and other places.

2025.04.25

10:32

Huawei ranks first in China's mobile phone market share in the first quarter

Data released by Counterpoint shows that China's smartphone sales in Q1 2025 increased by 2.5% year-on-year. Among them, Huawei's sales increased by 28.5% year-on-year, reaching the highest market share (19.4%) since 2021, ranking first. Vivo (17.0%), Xiaomi (16.6%), OPPO (14.6%), Apple (14.1%), and Honor (13.7%) ranked second to sixth.

2025.04.23

18:07

The Greater Bay Area (Dongguan) Artificial Intelligence Alliance was established, with Huawei, OPPO, and vivo serving as rotating chairmen

On April 23, the Dongguan Artificial Intelligence Industry High-Quality Development Conference and the Binhaiwan New Area Artificial Intelligence Industry Policy Conference were held. The Greater Bay Area (Dongguan) Artificial Intelligence Alliance was officially established in Dongguan. The alliance was led by Huawei, OPPO, and vivo, three major technology giants, and 18 heavyweight units signed contracts. The first batch of members covered communication operators, universities, research institutes and leading enterprises in the industrial chain. At the event, Huawei, vivo, OPPO, China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, China Tower, Cape Cloud, Wenyi Group, Dongguan Jiaotong Group, Dongguan Digital Group, Greater Bay Area University, Dongguan Institute of Technology, City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan), the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's Fifth Institute, Pazhou Laboratory, Intelligent Manufacturing Research Institute, and Dongguan New Generation Artificial Intelligence Research Institute signed a total of 18 units under the joint witness of the participants, marking the official launch of the alliance.

2025.04.08

08:25

United Imaging Healthcare: Obtained Multiple Medical Device Registration Certificates

United Imaging Medical announced that the company has obtained a number of medical device registration certificates in China and major overseas markets since 2025. Specifically, they include: medical angiography X-ray machine uAngio 960 X (valid until December 29, 2027), magnetic resonance imaging system uMR 600 Max and uMR 670 Max (valid until March 11 and 25, 2030), positron emission X-ray computed tomography system uMI Panvivo (valid until March 31, 2030), radiotherapy contouring software uIPW and radiotherapy planning system uTPS OmniplanTx (valid until December 29, 2029), positron emission and X-ray computed tomography scanning system uMI Panvivo (valid until March 1, 2029). The acquisition of the above registration certificates will enrich the company's product range and enhance its core competitiveness.

2025.03.25

16:49

vivo establishes robot lab and debuts its latest mixed reality headset in Boao

vivo announced the establishment of a robot lab at the Boao Forum for Asia 2025 Annual Meeting, and brought the latest technological achievements such as the Blue Technology Matrix, vivo mixed reality headset, and 6G field to the Boao venue. vivo said it will focus on incubating the "brain" and "eyes" of robots, while focusing on the consumer market, developing robot products for personal and family scenarios, and returning to the scene, solving pain points, and iterating products through the path of "gradual breakthrough and laying eggs along the way". In addition, the vivo X200 Ultra, which will be released next month, will also be unveiled in Boao, and will integrate vivo's latest technological breakthroughs in the field of imaging.

16:27

Hu Baishan, Executive Vice President of vivo: Robots are the future of the mobile phone industry

On March 25, vivo announced the establishment of a robot lab at the Boao Forum for Asia 2025 Annual Meeting, and showcased the vivo mixed reality headset and the new product X200 Ultra to be released next month. Hu Baishan, executive vice president and chief operating officer of vivo, said that the mobile phone industry is a microcosm of China's technological innovation, and robots are the future of the mobile phone industry. According to him, vivo will focus on incubating the "brain" and "eyes" of robots, while focusing on the consumer market, developing robot products for personal and family scenarios, and returning to the scene, solving pain points, and iterating products through the path of "gradual breakthrough and laying eggs along the way."

2025.03.24

14:00

vivo responds to the establishment of Robot LAB: It is true, focusing on home robots

Recently, it was reported that vivo has established a robot LAB (laboratory). This independent center will focus on the incubation and research of robot-related products, with a focus on home robots. Vivo confirmed this, and relevant sources said that more information about the robot business will be disclosed at the Boao Forum for Asia.

11:14

vivo established a robot LAB, and the official website has displayed the recruitment information of the chief scientist of robot

On March 24, it was learned that vivo has established an independent center for robot LAB, which will focus on the incubation and research of robot-related products, and will focus on home robots. According to the recruitment information on vivo's official website, the company has now begun recruiting for the position of chief robot scientist. The position requires scientists and academic leaders who have made outstanding achievements in the field of embodied intelligence/robotics or related research directions, have been recognized by international peers, and can lead the establishment of relevant R&D teams. As early as December 2023, Hu Baishan, executive vice president and chief operating officer of vivo, told a reporter from Interface News that vivo plans to enter the humanoid robot track.

2025.02.27

19:13

Lei Jun: In January 2025, Xiaomi's mobile phone market share will rank second in China

At the Xiaomi Mi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi SU7 Ultra new product launch conference today, Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi Group, delivered a speech. He said that Xiaomi Mi 15 is Xiaomi's most successful flagship mobile phone product. He cited data that in January 2025, Xiaomi mobile phones ranked second in China with a market share of 16.8%. The list shows that Huawei ranked first, and vivo, OPPO and Apple ranked third, fourth and fifth respectively.

2025.02.25

21:19

Agency: China's smartphone sales in January reached nearly 29 million units, a year-on-year increase of 17.6%

On February 25, market research firm Counterpoint released a report saying that in order to better take advantage of the wave of phone replacement brought about by subsidies, mobile phone brand manufacturers and distributors have actively lowered the retail prices of some selected models, making this year's Spring Festival a more attractive sales season for consumers. According to Counterpoint's "Monthly Mobile Phone Sales Report", China's smartphone market sales in January were close to 29 million units, a year-on-year increase of 17.6%. Huawei, vivo and Xiaomi occupied the top three positions, together accounting for nearly 53.8% of total sales. In terms of price range, the sales growth in the market between 2,000 yuan and 5,000 yuan was more significant. Counterpoint said that by 2025, the "national subsidy" policy has stimulated the vitality of China's smartphone market. From January 20 to January 26, sales of smartphones in China increased by nearly 65% year-on-year to more than 9.5 million units, indicating that Chinese consumers have made a good initial response to the subsidy policy.

2025.02.24

17:16

Huawei's foldable phone market share has led for five consecutive years, with a market share of 73% in 2025

The latest report from a market research organization shows that China's foldable screen mobile phone shipments will reach 9.17 million units in 2024, a year-on-year surge of 30.8%. Among them, Huawei ranks first with a market share of 51.29%, followed by Honor, vivo, Samsung, and Xiaomi. It is worth noting that Huawei has led the Chinese foldable screen mobile phone market for the fifth consecutive year. Over the past five years, despite the continuous influx of players in the track and fierce competition in technical parameters, Huawei has maintained an average annual market share of 50.3%. According to industry news, Huawei's foldable screen market share has further climbed to 73% since 2025, and technical barriers and ecological construction have continued to expand its leading advantage.

2025.02.13

15:19

vivo announced that its mobile operating system will be deeply integrated with the full-blooded version of DeepSeek

Vivo's mobile phone operating system OriginOS officially announced that vivo will deeply integrate the full-blooded version of DeepSeek, claiming that "the Blue Heart large model and DeepSeek dual-engine drive."

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