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How Apple's success is pushing Qualcomm and MediaTek to innovate in 2025

Satellite Connectivity: Which Phones Support It and Do You Really Need It?

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Joel Joseph
January 27, 2025

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Today, we've got our story on Apple's silicon success is forcing competitors to evolve, satellite connectivity becoming mainstream, and China's AI making waves.

Meanwhile, Huawei could be adjusting launch schedules, and Caviar's turning phones into $10k art pieces.

Here's what you'll find in today's tech roundup:

  • How Apple's chips are pushing innovation

  • The state of satellite connectivity

  • DeepSeek's surprising App Store success

  • Huawei's updated launch timeline

  • Caviar's Year of the Snake luxury phones

  • Quick reads about GPU benchmarks, iPhone updates, and Honor's latest

Read on for all the details!

The tech industry has always been a battleground for innovation, and nowhere is this more evident than in the semiconductor space. Apple’s relentless pursuit of cutting-edge technology has set new benchmarks for performance, efficiency, and integration, forcing competitors like Qualcomm and MediaTek to step up their game.

By 2025, Apple‘s success with its custom silicon, particularly the M-series chips, has not only redefined consumer expectations but also pushed its rivals to innovate.

We explore how Apple’s dominance is driving Qualcomm and MediaTek to rethink their strategies and accelerate their technological advancements.

Satellite connectivity is one of the latest advancements in smartphone technology, offering users the ability to stay connected even in remote areas where traditional cellular networks fail.

While this feature has been around for some time now, this technology is mostly seen in premium devices.

But how does it work, which phones support it, and do you really need it? Read on to find out.

DeepSeek, the brand-new disruptive AI from a Chinese startup, is showing no signs of stopping.

We recently talked about DeepSeek AI as it challenges OpenAI’s dominance with ChatGPT.

Now, in just a short time, the DeepSake AI assistant app has become the top free app on iPhones. As of right now, the Chinese AI assistant from DeepSeek is the top rated free app on Apple’s Apple Store in the US.

Tech brands in China are expected to take a break starting tomorrow as the Lunar New Year begins. Operations are expected to resume by mid-February.

In March, Huawei is rumored to launch the Pocket 3, a flip-style smartphone. However, the Huawei Pura 80 series is expected to face a delay, with its release likely pushed back to May or June.

Caviar, the luxury brand known for its opulent customizations of flagship smartphones, has introduced its latest masterpiece, a collection of custom Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra devices inspired by the ancient symbol of the ouroboros.

This launch celebrates the Year of the Snake, blending profound philosophical symbolism with cutting-edge technology and exceptional craftsmanship.

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