Smartphones and AI provide the foundation for sustainable development across the continent, says Fred Zhou, CEO of HONOR South Africa.
Timeline
2024
November
- 15.
- 14. The future of Africa’s smartphone market depends on multi-stakeholder collaboration, according to delegates at AfricaCom 2024.
August
- 29. The HONOR 200 Series, embedded with Google Mobile Services, ensures travellers have access to Google Maps to keep them on the right path.
- 28. When it comes to extended smartphone usage, there are several health issues that can creep up over a period of time.
- 22. The GBU Turbo X technology on the HONOR 200 Pro provides stable and highly responsive performance.
- 20. The HONOR 200 Series is changing the game by delivering top-tier quality at a competitive price.
- 15. HONOR's MagicOS 8.0 is an intent-based interface that leverages AI to study and comprehend user habits more effectively, offering a personalised experience.
- 13. The device comes with a 100W wired HONOR SuperCharge, which fully powers the HONOR 200 Pro in 41 minutes.
- 8. The HONOR 200 Series, equipped with MagicOS 8.0, offers an AI-driven interface that adapts to individual habits, streamlining workflows and boosting productivity.
- 7. Partnering with Studio Harcourt, HONOR's 200 Series team embarked on a journey to embed next-level AI technology in portrait photography.
July
- 30. Smartphones have democratised content creation, allowing people to share their stories without the need for expensive equipment.
- 16. The smartphones incorporate triple 50MP flagship camera, AI Portrait Engine and Harcourt expertise.
- 1. The HONOR 200 Lite 5G comes standard with the MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14.
June
- 28. The 108MP main camera features an f/1.75 aperture, which gives control over the amount of light being captured.
April
- 18. The HONOR Magic6 Pro sports a new-generation AI Falcon Camera system equipped with AI capabilities.
- 16. The HONOR Magic6 Pro features a customisable Circadian Night Display enhanced with AI for better efficacy, the company notes.
- 12. This foldable device can run several apps simultaneously – very similar to a computer or laptop.
- 9. HONOR says it has redefined the future of smartphone photography with its latest development – the AI-powered Falcon Camera.
- 4. Personal information on the HONOR Magic V2 is safeguarded with encryption technology for confidentiality of data transmission and storage.
March
- 26. The HONOR Magic V2 features a 7.92-inch extended foldable display, transforming the smartphone to offer a tablet-like experience.
- 25. The HONOR Super-light Titanium Hinge is SGS-certified for its reliability, resulting in the shaft cover strength increasing by 150%, the company says.
February
- 23. With a 6 000mAh battery, the HONOR X7b lasts up to three days on a single charge, the company says.
- 21. The HONOR X Series smartphone provides a long-lasting battery and storage capacity of 256GB.
- 16. The HONOR X9b 5G comes with a 5 800mAh battery that can support up to three days of use on a single charge.
- 13. HONOR puts its products through more than 400 tests to make sure they can handle any situation.
- 8. The HONOR X9b 5G comes in a two new colours – Sunrise Orange and Midnight Black.
- 7. The HONOR X9b 5G is engineered with the HONOR Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Display, providing extra durability and stability.
January
- 25. HONOR employs more than 7 800 R&D staff, has six R&D centres and more than 100 laboratories.