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Under the theme of "Returning Home," Meizu held a new product launch event in Zhuhai today (September 15th), unveiling its new flagship smartphone series, the Meizu 22. Also showcased were the AI-powered StarV Snap photography glasses, the new PΛNDΛER trendy accessories, and major updates to the Flyme AIOS 2 operating system and the Flyme Auto 2 in-vehicle platform. The Meizu 22 features a 6.3-inch, 1.5K resolution LTPO borderless screen, supporting a 1–120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of up to 6000 nits. It also features full-range DC dimming and natural eye protection technology. Weighing only 190 grams and with a thickness of 8.15mm, it is powered by a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor and incorporates a 5510mAh "Meizu Begonia" silicon-carbon anode battery, supporting 80W wired fast charging and 66W wireless fast charging. It is also the first phone to receive the TÜV Rheinland A+ certification for 72 months of reliable performance. Imaging specifications are a major highlight of the Meizu 22, featuring four 5.0MP lenses, including a Sony IMX882 sensor for the first time, a 9x periscope telephoto lens, and 13 new image optimization algorithms, film filters, and AI restoration functions. Even in low-light conditions, it captures clear details, making photography more artistic. The simultaneously launched StarV Snap AI-powered shooting glasses are powered by the Snapdragon AR1 platform specifically designed for smart glasses, supporting 720P long-duration recording and 1080P EIS electronic image stabilization. Shooting and sharing can be initiated directly from the side button on the frame. Weighing only 39g, they also partner with Alipay and Ant Financial for QR code payments. Furthermore, StarV Snap supports instant translation, AI meeting minutes generation, and can be used as a Bluetooth headset, becoming a multi-functional digital assistant for young users. On the software side, Flyme AIOS 2 brings personalized desktop with Alive Design, Small Window Mode 5000, a new game mode, and AI features such as a task robot. The gallery adds "Depth-of-field mosaic," "AI filters," and "Memory Videos," significantly improving image creation and management efficiency. Additionally, Flyme Auto 2 continues to expand the smart cockpit scenario, adding features such as AI mind reading, child protection, and AI playground, and supporting more car models for a smarter driving experience. The Meizu 22 series is available in Meizu White, Boundless Black, and Passion Pink, with five capacity combinations, starting at a suggested retail price of RMB 2999. A "Meizu 22 Homecoming · China Flagship Limited Edition" gift box is also launched to pay tribute to the guardians of the seas. Meizu has also partnered with e-commerce platforms such as JD.com, Tmall, and Douyin to offer first-sale benefits including 12-month interest-free installments, unlimited battery replacements, and extended warranties. At this launch event, Meizu not only attracted attention with its hardware innovation and well-developed AI ecosystem, but also strengthened its brand spirit with the theme of "Returning Home," emphasizing a return to its original aspirations. Furthermore, with technology and product experience at its core, Meizu continues to cultivate smart living scenarios and meet the challenges of the next stage.

At MWC25, Gu Binbin, Executive Director of Meizu's Overseas Business, announced that the Meizu brand will return to more global markets with its Flyme AI ecosystem. Gu stated that Meizu's globalization strategy is based on two pillars: market demand and technological innovation. Currently, Meizu is developing its business in over 30 countries and regions across Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Europe, and is tailoring its approach to different markets. Through a strategy of "global vision, local execution," its marketing, R&D, and customer service can meet the needs of each market. Going forward, Meizu will further deepen its market development layout while exploring new opportunities. Following its merger with Geely Group and the establishment of the Xingji Meizu Group, Meizu's current market strategy revolves around a "smartphone + XR + smart car" ecosystem, coupled with its "All in AI" strategy proposed last year, seamlessly connected with Flyme AIOS at its core. For example, consumers can set navigation routes through their phones and synchronize the information to XR glasses and the car's central control screen. During meetings, XR glasses can provide real-time translation and synchronize meeting minutes to mobile phones and computers, while smart cars can automatically plan the best route based on the consumer's schedule. Therefore, in its future development, Meizu will continue to promote its "All in AI" and globalization strategy, and continue to invest in product development and market expansion.

Following the unveiling of the Meizu 21 with its world's narrowest physical bezel screen in late November last year, Meizu recently announced the Meizu 21 Pro in the Chinese market, touted as ushering in a new era of artificial intelligence. Meizu claims the Meizu 21 Pro will be open to all large natural language models and will provide system permissions and API resources to all developers, thereby unlocking the AI ​​computing capabilities of the built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and driving more AI computing applications and services on mobile devices. In terms of hardware specifications, the Meizu 21 Pro features a 6.79-inch screen with a 21:9 aspect ratio, 2K+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and a 74mm narrow bezel design, also touted for easy one-handed operation. It adopts Meizu Titan Glass 2.0 design to improve screen drop resistance. It also features a 5050mAh battery, supports 80W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging, and supports 10W wireless reverse charging. The camera setup features a 32MP front-facing camera and a 50MP wide-angle main camera, complemented by a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 10MP telephoto lens. The telephoto lens offers 3x optical zoom and 30x digital zoom. In terms of AI applications, the new FlymeOS interface includes AI Smart Keys, AI Assisted Input, AI Gallery, and AI Voice. The AI ​​Smart Keys also allow for quick access to the Aicy digital assistant service, enabling listening, speaking, reading, writing, and real-time translation. Users can interact intuitively through spoken language and even generate text or image content automatically using AI. Furthermore, the Meizu 21 Pro boasts the OneMind 10.5 intelligent thinking engine, which improves the phone's execution efficiency and stability through hardware and software integration. It also features mTouch Max wide-area ultrasonic fingerprint recognition based on Qualcomm technology, with a larger fingerprint unlocking area of ​​30mm * 20mm, resulting in faster unlocking and a more realistic touch experience. The body also features IP68 water and dust resistance. The Meizu 21 Pro will be available in Starry Night Black, Midnight Black, Meizu White, Glacier Blue, and Laurel Green, and is expected to be available for sale in the Chinese market starting at 10:00 AM on March 2nd, with a suggested retail price starting at RMB 4999. Artificial intelligence application features are expected to be launched in the first half of this year, with the Meizu 21 and Meizu 21 Pro expected to join the first wave of internal testing on March 4th.

Following the announcement of the Meizu 21 smartphone featuring the world's narrowest physical bezel screen, Meizu Group Chairman and CEO Shen Ziyu further announced that the company will collaborate with Geely Group's manufacturing capabilities to launch its first vehicle product, the MEIZU DreamCar MX, thereby entering the automotive market. The MX is expected to launch next year. Prior to this, Meizu had already launched Flyme Auto, a smart cockpit system for automobiles, which is used in Geely's Lynk & Co 08 model. The MEIZU DreamCar MX, announced for release next year, will also feature Flyme Auto, allowing users to participate in defining details such as exterior paint, interior, and in-car system themes. Shen Ziyu stated that this vehicle will leverage Meizu's past development experience in design, interior, and software, and will be sold through Meizu Group's distribution channels. Furthermore, Shen Ziyu emphasized that Meizu has a deep understanding of the automotive industry, and in the current trend of combining vehicles and mobile phones in sales, Meizu can also gain a competitive advantage. Moreover, through the Boundless Intelligent Mobility Open Platform and modular design, Meizu allows vehicle brands to integrate the Flyme Auto in-vehicle system at a lower cost. Combining the previously announced Meizu 21 mobile phone, the MYVU augmented reality glasses device, and the MEIZU DreamCar MX vehicle product, Meizu stated that it will expand its business layout and expects to return its smartphone business to the top five in the Chinese high-end mobile phone market within the next three years. It will also expand its sales channels and is expected to continue expanding its product lineup in the future.

The Meizu 21, which previously boasted the world's narrowest physical bezel design, was officially unveiled today (November 30th). It emphasizes a bezel width of only 1.74mm and IP54 water and dust resistance. In terms of specifications, the Meizu 21 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a 6.55-inch screen with Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, supports 1800 nits peak brightness, and features an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. The phone is available in black, white, green, and purple. It has a 4800mAh battery, supports 80W wired fast charging, and retains the large-cavity dual speakers and X-axis linear motor. The camera setup includes a 32MP front-facing camera, while the main camera system consists of a 200MP wide-angle lens with optical image stabilization, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5MP depth sensor. The Meizu 21 is priced starting at RMB 3399 and is expected to be available for pre-order in the Chinese market starting today. The simultaneously launched MYVU augmented reality glasses feature customizable lenses to meet individual vision needs. It utilizes a 0.3cc MicroLED pure color light engine, achieving a peak brightness of 2000 nits for both eyes. Operation is via a touch interface on the outside of the frames, and sound is amplified through built-in spatial audio components. The glasses must be used with a smartphone and utilize the Flyme AI large-scale natural language model for navigation assistance, real-time translation, and automatically generated AI functions including text processing and intelligent question answering. The MYVU Explorer Edition, also launched, features a Snapdragon processor, a built-in 600mAh battery providing up to 8 hours of use, an upgraded 0.4cc MicroLED pure color light engine, and 0.5mm ultra-linear dual speakers. To complement the glasses' operation, Meizu also offers four sizes of smart ring accessories, each with a 2-hour battery life, allowing users to operate via gestures and touch. The suggested retail price for the MYVU is RMB 2499, the Explorer Edition is RMB 9999, and the smart ring accessories are RMB 399. Pre-orders in the Chinese market are open starting today.

Following its announcement in March of the Meizu 20 series smartphones featuring satellite communication capabilities and enhanced integration with Geely Automobile, Meizu has now revealed plans to launch the Meizu 21 series, boasting the world's narrowest physical bezel design. Meizu claims the Meizu 21 series' screen bezels are only 1.74mm wide on all four sides, making it the world's narrowest physical bezel design, allowing for almost full-screen display. Meizu Group Chairman and CEO Shen Ziyu also released photos of the Meizu 21 series earlier, emphasizing the difficulty of achieving such an ultra-narrow bezel design. Furthermore, the Meizu 21 series is expected to feature a Full HD+ resolution AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, supplied by Samsung. It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and will also include a 4800mAh battery with 80W wired fast charging, along with a camera module featuring a 50MP wide-angle lens. The Meizu 21 series is expected to be officially unveiled at 2:30 PM on November 30th. At the same time, Flyme and Flyme Auto in-vehicle system related ecosystem products will also be announced, as well as Meizu's augmented reality glasses device and Meizu's trendy brand PANDAER series products.

Following Apple's addition of satellite emergency communication functionality to the iPhone 14 series last year, other mobile phone brands including Huawei and Meizu also began incorporating satellite communication applications. Qualcomm and MediaTek subsequently added satellite emergency call solutions to their processors, and Google has now announced plans to add satellite communication functionality to the new version of Android. However, Google has not specified the details of this new feature. Code discovered by developer Neil Rahmouni in an Android 14 beta version suggests that the satellite communication function Google will add to the Android operating system will primarily utilize Garmin's 24/7 international emergency response coordination center, "Garmin Response." Given that "Garmin Response" is available in over 150 countries and regions worldwide, it is expected that the satellite communication service added to the new Android will allow many people to call for help via their mobile phones in emergencies. However, it is unclear whether Google will cover the service costs or whether it will be available through a specific subscription plan. The specific operation and usage methods will likely be explained by Google at its fall product launch event, expected to coincide with the release of the new Pixel 8 series phones. Looks like Google Messages may use Garmin Response for the Satellite Emergency SOSIf true it could mean that Emergency ...

Following its recent merger with Geely Group and the establishment of the Meizu Group, Meizu today (March 30th) finally announced the launch of the teased Meizu 20 series smartphones. The high-end models incorporate the Meizu Tianwen S1 multi-mode satellite communication chip, enabling two-way satellite message transmission and reception on the phone. It also enhances the user experience of connecting with Geely vehicles. ▲The Meizu 20 series includes the Meizu 20, Meizu 20 Pro, and the top-of-the-line Meizu 20 Infinity. All three phones use a Qualcomm Snapdragon Gen 2 processor and feature a flat screen and under-display ultrasonic fingerprint recognition. The Meizu 20 features a 6.5-inch OLED panel with Full HD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate, while the Meizu 20 Pro uses a 6.81-inch Samsung E6-grade AMOLED panel with 2K+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Meizu 20 Infinity uses a 6.79-inch display panel manufactured by BOE with a 3192 x 1368 resolution, a 21:9 aspect ratio, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It also uses Meizu's self-developed Titan Glass, boasting a hardness of HV722, capable of resisting most scratches. In terms of design, it adopts a similar right-angled flat frame design to the iPhone 14 series, but also incorporates some design elements from the Samsung Galaxy S23 series. The Meizu 20 is available in black, yellow, pink, and green, while the Meizu 20 Pro is available in black, white, and gold. The Meizu 20 Infinity is also available in black, white, and green. ▲Meizu 20 ▲Meizu 20 Pro ▲Meizu 20 Infinity Other specifications for the Meizu 20 series include LPDDR5X memory and UFS 4.0 storage, as well as dual speakers, NFC, an X-axis vibration motor, and an infrared remote control. The Meizu 20 has a 4700mAh battery and supports 67W wired fast charging, while the Meizu 20 Pro has a 5000mAh battery and supports 80W wired fast charging. ...

Last year, Geely's subsidiary, Xingji Times, acquired nearly 80% of Meizu's shares and established Xingji Meizu Group. Earlier, at a strategic communication meeting in Wuhan, they unveiled a new Meizu brand logo and confirmed that a Meizu Boundless Ecosystem launch event will be held in Shanghai on March 30th, where they are expected to reveal the Meizu 20 series smartphones, the Flyme 10 operating interface, and the Flyme Auto in-vehicle system for corresponding vehicles. The Chairman and CEO of Xingji Meizu Group is Shen Ziyu, formerly Chairman and CEO of ECARX Technology, who emphasized promoting multi-terminal, multi-scenario, and immersive integrated experiences. The newly unveiled Meizu brand logo is based on the original abbreviation "MZ" of "Meizu" and presented in a graphic form. The dot in the lower right corner represents the starting point of the boundless universe and also symbolizes the "singularity." The letter "Z" can also be interpreted as "N," signifying "New." This represents Meizu's fresh start and boundless passion, with "Passion Red" and "Boundless Black" serving as the new logo colors. These colors echo Meizu's original brand philosophy, "Pursuit stems from passion," and the new brand symbol, "Passion knows no bounds." Shen Ziyu stated that in the future, he will dedicate himself to promoting Meizu Group's development strategy of creating multi-terminal, multi-scenario, and immersive integrated experiences. Simultaneously, he will integrate global technology and talent resources and focus on innovation across the entire consumer electronics value chain. The goal is to break down the boundaries between smartphones, XR, user interfaces, chips, and vehicles, enabling deep integration between consumer electronics and the automotive industry.

When Geely Automobile announced its acquisition of nearly 80% of Meizu's shares in July, its mobile phone subsidiary, Xingji Times, revealed plans to develop mobile phone products that integrate with low-Earth orbit satellite communication technology. In a recent interview, Xingji Times CEO Wang Yong reiterated that the company will utilize a multi-scenario integrated connectivity approach, allowing users to access information through various channels, including satellite communication to ensure the phone is "always connected." Wang Yong stated that since the 3G era, people have used mobile phones primarily for "making calls" and "looking at their phones," with the amount of information transmitted continuously increasing. In the 4G and 5G era, information is being transmitted to mobile phones through various channels, including virtual reality, and the amount of information transmitted is significantly greater than in the 3G era. However, current communication coverage via base stations only extends to about 20%-21% of the Earth's surface, leaving nearly 80% unrepresented by network signals. Furthermore, when people move to high altitudes or at sea, they experience a complete loss of internet access. Therefore, low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication technology aims to bridge this gap, with companies like SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Kuiper actively vying for market share. Chip manufacturers such as Qualcomm and MediaTek have already begun developing satellite communication technology, and Apple's upcoming iPhone 14 plans to include satellite communication capabilities. Huawei has also stated that its Mate 50 series will utilize satellite communication to achieve "signals beyond the ground," highlighting that satellite communication will become the next competitive market for many mobile phone manufacturers. Wang Yong revealed that Star Era's first mobile phone will be launched next year. It will also be the world's first consumer-grade mobile phone that can directly connect to low-orbit satellite signals without the need for additional signal conversion. Furthermore, it will integrate multiple information connection channels through Star Era's interconnection technology, including satellite communication, 5G networking, and near-field communication, so that the phone will "never lose connection". This will expand Star Era's coverage of all-scenario applications and provide a high-speed, stable, and low-latency connection experience.