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Nvidia and AMD agree to pay 15% of China chip revenue to the US!
Will Huawei steal Apple's Thunder with a new tri-fold launch in September?
Joel Joseph
August 12, 2025
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Today we've got Nvidia and AMD striking an unprecedented deal to pay 15% of their China chip revenue to the US government for export licenses, Huawei brilliantly planning their Mate XT 2 triple-foldable launch for September 10 to steal iPhone 17 thunder, and fake iPhone 17 Pro models already hitting markets before Apple's official launch.
Meanwhile, OnePlus is testing impressive 165Hz displays for their next mid-range phone while Apple's reportedly planning a budget MacBook with A18 Pro starting at just $599.
Here's what you'll discover in today's tech roundup:
Nvidia and AMD's historic 15% China revenue sharing agreement with US government for AI chip export licenses
Huawei's strategic Mate XT 2 triple-foldable September 10 launch timing to overshadow iPhone 17 hype
Fake iPhone 17 Pro knockoffs appearing in markets before Apple's official launch with copied camera design
OnePlus's 165Hz display testing for next mid-range smartphone with enhanced touch responsiveness
Apple's rumored budget MacBook featuring A18 Pro chip with potential $599-$699 starting price
Additional insights on Huawei's AI memory tech innovation, Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Galaxy S26 Edge benchmarks, and budget Oppo TWS features
Read on for all the details!
Nvidia and AMD have struck a rare arrangement with the US government, agreeing to hand over 15% of revenue from sales of certain AI chips to China in exchange for export licenses.
The deal covers Nvidia’s H20 and AMD’s MI308 accelerators, both tailored for China after Washington’s 2023 export restrictions limited access to top-tier GPUs.
The agreement comes amid an intensifying US-China contest over advanced computing hardware, which powers AI models.
Read on to find out more.
 Huawei is currently the sole brand to have launched a triple-folding phone. And if a new rumor is to be believed, its successor is not that far off as well. According to tipster from China, the company’s next-generation triple-folding phone, expected to launch as the Mate XT 2, is reportedly set to be unveiled on September 10. That’s almost exactly a year after the first Mate XT tri-fold made its debut. |  Apple is set to launch the iPhone 17 lineup next month with a revamped camera island design. However, those models won’t be the first to bring that design to market—a knock-off version of the Pro model has already appeared with the same large camera island. Check out the images in the story above. |
 A fresh leak coming out of China claims that OnePlus is testing a phone with a flat display, 1.5K resolution, and a refresh rate of 165Hz. The device will also have an upgraded touch IC for better responsiveness. The news comes from a reliable insider, who suggests that this setup could noticeably improve both the motion smoothness and touch response time of the display. |  Apple is reportedly preparing a new entry-level MacBook powered by its upcoming A18 Pro chip, and it could be the most affordable Mac laptop in years. According to a new report by Digitimes, the device will feature a 12.9-inch display and could start between $599 and $699. For instance, the most affordable MacBook you can buy right now is the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air, which starts at $999. |
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