What will the iPhone 17 Air look like?
Apple is preparing a major update to its iPhone smartphones, which will be the most significant in the last few years.
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56% of mobile device owners in China use 5G networks
As of the end of November 2024, over 1 billion people in China are using 5G networks, which accounts for 56% of all mobile device owners in the country.
Apple has named the most downloaded apps for iPhone and iPad
As part of its year-end review for 2024, Apple shared a list of the most popular apps and games in the App Store. The ranking was based on the number of downloads, including both new releases and long-established apps.
Google announced a new operating system
Google has unveiled a new operating system called Android XR, specifically designed for virtual and augmented reality devices.
A Chameleon Smartphone has been invented in China
Chinese company Realme has created a chameleon smartphone.
Applications open for TEKNOFEST-2025 competitions
The application process has begun for participation in the TEKNOFEST festival, which is expected to attract significant interest in the world of technology and innovation.
The International Innovation Center for Nanotechnology of the CIS is holding a grant competition in 2025
The International Innovation Center for Nanotechnology of the Commonwealth of Independent States (IICNT CIS), with the support of the Interstate Fund for Humanitarian Cooperation of the CIS Member States (IFHCS) and the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, has started accepting applications for participation in the competition for grants aimed at developing projects within the activities of the IICNT CIS in 2025.
SpaceX launches first nationwide satellite smartphone connectivity based on Starlink
SpaceX, the company owned by American entrepreneur Elon Musk, has launched the first nationwide satellite connectivity for smartphones based on Starlink in New Zealand.
China introduces a national alternative to Bluetooth
China is launching its own wireless communication technology called Star Flash.
Apple stops selling iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone SE in Europe
Apple will also cease selling other Lightning-based devices, such as the Magic Keyboard without Touch ID. Interestingly, although the UK left the EU in 2020, Apple will also remove Lightning products from Northern Ireland.
In Japan has been invented a washing machine for humans
The device is being developed by Science Co., a manufacturer of showerheads based in Osaka. It is a new version of the human washing machine that generated a lot of buzz at the 1970 World Expo in Japan. According to the developers, seven to eight people will be able to use it for washing and drying each day.
HID Global has prepared a smartphone for football fans
The Finnish company HMD Global, which develops and sells devices under the Nokia brand, has expanded the Skyline smartphone line with a new version of the Blue Topaz color.
Festival of Innovative Technologies in Education
The Festival of Innovative Technologies in Education was held at the International Oil and Gas University named after Yagshygeldi Kakayev, organized by the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. As part of the festival, the scientific-practical conference titled “Innovations in the Field of Education” continued its work, with the participation of specialists, teachers, and students from the country’s education system.
Apple is preparing a redesign of the iPhone camera
Next year, Apple will change the design of the main camera on the iPhone.
USAID hosted hackathon in Ashgabat to strengthen Turkmenistan's startup ecosystem
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with Netijelilik (MCT Agency), hosted a hackathon in Ashgabat on December 7-8, 2024. The event brought together 67 talented web developers, designers, and IT specialists from across Turkmenistan, offering a unique platform for young professionals to collaborate and showcase their creativity in the sphere of information and communications technology (ICT).
