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ByteDance Partners with Vivo and Lenovo for AI Smartphones
ByteDance is advancing partnerships with Vivo, Lenovo, and Transsion to preinstall its Doubao AI assistant on smartphones, waiving development fees and sharing revenue from AI usage. This aims to secure default access for users amid tightening app security concerns. The move positions ByteDance's AIGC plug-ins as a key entry point for AI services on new devices.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Tops Best Android Phones of 2025
Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra leads 2025 Android smartphones with superior design, display, performance via Snapdragon 8 Elite, and 7 years of updates. Galaxy AI features like Gemini Live and Circle to Search are more mature, enhancing usability. OnePlus 15 follows closely with exceptional battery life and video capabilities.
Lenovo to Launch World's First AI Super Agent at CES
Lenovo plans to unveil its global AI Super Agent at CES 2026, competing with ByteDance's Doubao by offering cross-device integration across phones, PCs, tablets, and wearables. It enables seamless task execution and information flow in its ecosystem. Despite competition, Lenovo maintains cooperation talks with ByteDance on AI phones.
Ericsson and SoftBank Achieve 90% Latency Reduction in 5G Trial
Ericsson, SoftBank, and Qualcomm completed a Tokyo field trial on 5G Standalone network, reducing latency by 90% using L4S for XR streaming. This focuses on predictable low-latency rather than speed for real-time apps. The breakthrough enables reliable service tiers for XR and similar uses.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition Launches with Manual Zoom Ring
Xiaomi launched the 17 Ultra Leica Edition featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, up to 16GB RAM, 1TB storage, and a 6.9-inch 120Hz AMOLED display hitting 3500 nits. It includes a unique manual zoom ring for enhanced camera control. The global launch date has been officially revealed.
OnePlus Pad Go 2 Released with Android 16 and Large Display
OnePlus Pad Go 2 launched on December 17, 2025, featuring Android 16 on OxygenOS 16, 12.1-inch 1980x2800 display, 8GB RAM, Dimensity 7300, and 8MP camera. It targets mid-range tablet users with solid specs.
Honor Upcoming Smartphone Expected December 26 with Massive Battery
Honor device set for December 26, 2025 release runs Android 16 on MagicOS 10, boasts 6.83-inch display, 50MP camera, up to 16GB RAM on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and 10000mAh battery with 100W charging.
Oppo Pad Air5 Official with Dimensity 7300-Ultra
Oppo launched Pad Air5 in China with 12.1-inch display and MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra SoC. It follows teasers and unboxing videos, positioning as a competitive mid-range tablet.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Rumors: AMD RDNA4 GPU and Exynos Modem
Samsung Galaxy S26 debuts AMD RDNA4 mobile GPU era, with Exynos 2600 models featuring external modems. Galaxy A37 5G certification shows bigger battery than predecessor.
iPhone Air 2 Back on Track for 2026 Launch
Rumors confirm Apple iPhone Air 2 is progressing for 2026 release amid strong iPhone 17 sales. Apple ends 2025 as a winner over Samsung in some metrics.
Realme Pad 3 Launch Date and Features Revealed
Realme Pad 3 set for January 6 alongside Realme 16 Pro series and Buds Air8, with detailed design and specs announced. It joins upcoming 2026 flagships like Galaxy S26.
China Launches First Open Robot Leasing Platform BOTSHARE
Shanghai debuts BOTSHARE, China's first open robot leasing platform, amid robotics push. Ties into broader gadget and AI hardware trends.