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Google Prices Pixel 10A at $499, Doubling Down on Mid‑Market Push
Google has launched the Pixel 10A at $499, consolidating its strategy of using lower‑cost Pixel models to broaden consumer reach. The device underscores Google’s focus on software differentiation and on‑device AI as the primary lever in a fiercely competitive midrange smartphone market.
Retail Demo Backfires: Xiaomi Staff Tosses Phone to Prove Durability — Screen Cracks, Public Questions Follow
A Xiaomi store employee’s attempt to demonstrate a phone’s drop resistance ended with the device’s screen cracking, and the clip sparked online mockery and questions about who should pay for repairs. The incident underscores how live retail demonstrations can backfire, creating reputational and liability headaches for manufacturers and retailers.
Honor and Pop Mart Tap Collectible Fandom with MOLLY‑Themed Limited Edition Phone
Honor has released a MOLLY‑themed limited edition of its 500 Pro smartphone in partnership with Pop Mart, combining custom hardware styling and system animations with collectible IP to drive sales. Priced at ¥4,499 (¥3,999 after subsidy) and on sale 25 January, the device underscores a wider industry trend of using cultural collaborations to attract younger buyers in a crowded Chinese smartphone market.