In addition to introducing its new Magic 6 Pro smartphone to the world on Sunday, Chinese tech giant Honor also unveiled an eye-tracking AI project that lets customers control their car remotely by simply staring at the screen.
The product is currently accessible in China, and the business is attempting to incorporate it into other countries’ economies.
Up until Sunday, Honor—which was acquired by state-owned Shenzhen Zhixin New Information Technology Co. after being acquired by Huawei Technologies [RIC:RIC:HWT.UL] in November 2020—had only made its new phone available in China.In an attempt to capitalize on the excitement around generative AI, tech and telecom companies are introducing new features and products ahead of the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC), which gets underway in Barcelona on Monday.
Smartphone manufacturers are hopeful that the buzz surrounding AI will stimulate the stagnant smartphone industry, despite the fact that many experts believe generative AI could give rise to unethical or legal issues.
In addition to vying with companies like Apple (AAPL.O) and Oppo for a piece of China’s smartphone market, the business is attempting to internationally integrate ChatGPT-like LlaMA 2 large language model (LLM) into its phones.
International Data Corporation estimates that in 2023, Apple has a 17.3% market share in China, while Honor held a 17.1% share.
Additionally, Honor is releasing the MagicBook Pro 16 laptop on Sunday. This laptop has an AI feature that lets users transfer software, such as messaging apps, between devices, such an Android smartphone and a Windows PC.
George Zhao, the CEO of the business, stated in a statement, “We firmly believe in the transformative power of collaborative synergy, especially in the era of AI.”
