China
Flagship smartphones could launch earlier in September amid busy schedule
Several flagship smartphones from Chinese brands like Redmi, OnePlus, and iQOO may launch earlier in September 2026, aiming to compete with Apple's iPhone 18 Pro series. These accelerated timelines could lead to a busy season of premium device releases.
Senja Arunika
Spirit AI leads roboarena with top physical AI model score
Spirit AI's model topped the RoboArena benchmark, beating NVIDIA and marking a milestone for Chinese embodied AI. RoboArena tests real-world robotic skills, highlighting China's growing robotics strength backed by $222 million funding.
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iPhone 18 Pro may have different battery sizes in China and global markets
Leaked details suggest the iPhone 18 Pro will have different battery sizes in China and global markets, with camera upgrades focusing on a variable-aperture primary sensor. Apple might absorb the higher hardware costs, keeping prices stable.
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