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Google Pixel 4a recalled over battery fire risk
Huawei confirms March 20 event: Stable HarmonyOS Next and multiple devices
Joel Joseph
March 13, 2025
GIZMOCHINA DAILY
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In today’s newsletter, we've got Google recalling their Pixel 4a over battery fire risks, Huawei preparing to showcase their stable HarmonyOS Next, and Oppo demonstrating just how strong their ultra-thin hinges really are.
Meanwhile, Realme's bringing glow-in-the-dark designs, and the smartwatch market's facing its first-ever decline.
Here's what you'll find in today's tech roundup:
Google's Pixel 4a battery recall
Huawei's HarmonyOS Next event
Oppo's impressive hinge strength test
Realme's glowing smartphone design
Smartwatch market's historic decline
More reads about retro gaming handhelds, Motorola's stylus phone, and Pixel 9a leaks
Read on for all the details!
Google has started recalling an older midrange Pixel model. The company’s Pixel 4a was released way back in 2020, but it is now at risk due to one of the latest updates.
The idea was to improve the stability of the battery’s performance on the aging model. However, it had the opposite effect, as many users complained of their devices seeing degraded battery life.
Read on to find out more.
 Huawei has officially announced that it will hold the Pura Pioneer Ceremony and HarmonyOS Smart Mobility New Product Launch at 2:30pm (local time) on March 20 in China. According to reports, the event will introduce a range of major products, including an innovative smartphone running the official version of HarmonyOS. |  Oppo has proven that cutting-edge technology can be both sleek and sturdy. In a recently released YouTube video, the company demonstrated the remarkable toughness of the hinge on its recently released ultra-thin Find N5 book-style foldable. The video showcased four unfolded Find N5 devices supporting a dangling weight of 50 kg, which highlights the slim hinge’s exceptional strength and durability. |
 Realme has confirmed the launch of its P3 Ultra 5G and P3 5G smartphones in India on March 19. Both models focus on design and performance and will be sold through Realme’s website and Flipkart. Ahead of the launch, the brand has shared some key details about the device through teasers. As per the recent teaser, the P3 Ultra 5G has a glow-in-the-dark “Lunar Design” back panel that changes color and gives off a green glow in low light. |  The smartwatch industry just hit a historic speed bump. After years of steady growth, global smartwatch shipments fell by 7% in 2024, marking the first decline the market has ever seen. According to Counterpoint Research, the downturn was largely driven by Apple’s weakening momentum, sluggish upgrade cycles, and a slowdown in the basic smartwatch category, particularly in India. |
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