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TCL Communication, along with the new Alcatel smartphones announced two new 1T series of tablets ahead of MWC 2018. Both these run Android 8.1 Oreo and feature Kids Mode, a dedicated mode that comes with pre-loaded applications and content, such as games, kid’s camera, and drawing app and also has built-in parental control interface to set usage limits. It also has Eye Care mode, which is designed to reduce blue light in order to relieve visual fatigue.
Alcatel 1T 10 specifications
10.1-inch (1280x800 pixels) multi-touch IPS display
1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8321 processor
1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable up to 128GB with microSD
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
5MP rear camera
5MP front-facing camera
Dimensions: 255 x 155 x 9.35mm; Weight: 415g
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, Kids Mode
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB 2.0
4000mAh battery
Alcatel 1T 7 specifications
7-inch (1024x600 pixels) multi-touch IPS display
1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8321 processor
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable up to 128GB with microSD
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
5MP rear camera
2MP front-facing camera
Dimensions: 189.5x 111 x 9.15mm; Weight: 245g
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, Kids Mode
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB 2.0
2580mAh battery
It also introduced LINKZONE CAT12 and LINKZONE CAT7 LTE mobile ...
[Update: Xiaomi has announced that the stable build is now available for all the Redmi 4A users]
Xiaomi launched Redmi 4A running MIUI 8 based on Marshmallow back in March 2017 but company didn’t announce anything regarding the android update for the device. The company rolled out Android Nougat 7.1.2-based MIUI 9 Beta ROM in mid-November followed by Android Nougat 7.1.2-based MIUI 8 Stable ROM in November end, Nougat-based Stable ROM was later discarded by the company.
Redmi 4A is the only device launched in 2017 which was kept in third batch as per the announcement made during MIUI 9 launch and was supposed to get MIUI 9.0 Stable update back in December, but company decided to skip MIUI 9.0 update for the third batch of devices to provide MIUI 9.2 directly. Now, some users have reported that they are receiving a new Nougat-based OTA update as Nightly build on their Redmi 4A devices.
The new update comes as MIUI 9.2.6.0.NCCMIEK and is of 1.3 GB in size and finally brings Android Nougat to Redmi 4A. This update also brings January security patch along with major changes like Interactive and Fresh UI changes including New System animations, Split Screen, Quick Switch, New Gallery ...
Google Lens was first announced at the I/O 2017 event last year and since then it was only available in Google Photos and in Assistant for Pixel phones. However, Google today announced that Google Lens will roll out to more Android and iOS devices running on latest Google Photos app in the coming weeks.
Lens will be available to all English-language users using the latest Google Photos app. Google also mentioned that English-language users on compatible flagship devices will get the camera-based Lens experience within the Google Assistant in the coming weeks. The company says it will add support for more devices gradually.
Google Lens allows you to scan your photos for landmarks and objects and fetch more details, all within the same screen. Moving past the compatibility cycle, Google says that in the coming weeks it will add support for recognizing common animals and plants, like different dog breeds and flowers making it easier to search and take action on what you see. Along with Google Lens, the company has also made some major ARCore announcements along with support for more devices.
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Google ahead of the MWC 2018 is making some major announcements to its products including the ARCore, Lens, RCS Message and now it is the Assistant. The company says that it is aiming to improve Assistant with some key features like more than 30 languages support, multilingual support, location-based reminders, Routines and more throughout the year.
After teasing with Android One and Go phones that are coming at MWC in a couple of days, Google today mentioned that by the end of this year Assistant will be available in more than 30 languages, reaching 95% of all eligible Android phones worldwide. In the next few weeks, Assistant will be available in Danish, Dutch, Hindi, Indonesian, Norwegian, Swedish and Thai on Android phones and iPhones.
Furthermore, it also said that it is making the Assistant multilingual later this year, so families or individuals that speak more than one language can speak naturally to the Assistant. This move is to make Assistant understand you in multiple languages fluently. Multilingual support will first be available in English, French, and German and more languages to join soon.
Next up is the expansion of Assistant capabilities by allowing it to perform various actions on the phone and inside your apps. Google is said ...
A week after HTC's smartphone business president Chialin Chang left the company, a new report from Digital Trends claims that HTC is now laying off a significant portion of its U.S. team leaving only the HTC Global division employees in the U.S..
Furthermore, the report says that HTC has laid off between a few dozen to around 100 people. This move indicates that HTC may be shifting away from the U.S to focus more on the Asian markets. The company has been facing rough time with the continuous decline in profits and market reach. It lost around 70 million to 100 million USD every quarter the past year.
In an Email, HTC confirmed that it now combined the smartphone and VR divisions under common leadership in each region. With Google's $1.1 billion acquisition of large part of HTC’s smartphone division that is closed last month, there is still hope for HTC.
Despite the downfall, the company is scheduled to launch the U12 flagship later this year following the success of U11 which received positive reviews. On the other hand, the Vive and smartphone merger is to reduce operation cost.
The company in an Email said:
We have recently brought our smartphone and VR businesses under common leadership in each ...
[Update: Both the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact has surfaced in more renders in four different colors. New image also shows wireless charging in XZ2]
As we inch closer to the MWC 2018 show, more details about the smartphones and the tech that is going to debut at the event are getting revealed. Latest to join is the Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact; which of lately are making the internet without shying away. Today we get to see the press images of the flagships in their full glory.
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Thanks to the sources of the VentureBeat and @evleaks, the Sony flagships design is now revealed, and for the first time, Sony has changed the design from the boring generous top and bottom bezels throughout its lineup. The Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact now come with a full screen 18:9 aspect ratio which is a complete makeover.
The Sony Xperia XZ2 will sport a 5.7-inch screen while the XZ2 Compact will have a smaller 5-inches FHD+ 18:9 display. They are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC and run Android 8.0 Oreo with Sony's custom skin on top. Both the phones pack 3D glass on both faces of its aluminum frame and come with Corning Gorilla ...
TCL Communication, along with the new Alcatel smartphones announced two new 1T series of tablets ahead of MWC 2018. Both these run Android 8.1 Oreo and feature Kids Mode, a dedicated mode that comes with pre-loaded applications and content, such as games, kid’s camera, and drawing app and also has built-in parental control interface to set usage limits. It also has Eye Care mode, which is designed to reduce blue light in order to relieve visual fatigue.
Alcatel 1T 10 specifications
10.1-inch (1280x800 pixels) multi-touch IPS display
1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8321 processor
1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable up to 128GB with microSD
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
5MP rear camera
5MP front-facing camera
Dimensions: 255 x 155 x 9.35mm; Weight: 415g
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, Kids Mode
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB 2.0
4000mAh battery
Alcatel 1T 7 specifications
7-inch (1024x600 pixels) multi-touch IPS display
1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8321 processor
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable up to 128GB with microSD
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
5MP rear camera
2MP front-facing camera
Dimensions: 189.5x 111 x 9.15mm; Weight: 245g
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, Kids Mode
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB 2.0
2580mAh battery
It also introduced LINKZONE CAT12 and LINKZONE CAT7 LTE mobile ...
After several rumors, Xiaomi today confirmed that it will introduce it its next smartphone in the Mi MIX series dubbed as Mi MIX 2S powered by Snapdragon 845 in China on March 27th, putting an end to rumors that said the phone will be unveiled at the MWC next week. The company has also mentioned the AnTuTu benchmark score of the phone as 273741 on the invite, which is twice the score of the first Mi MIX that was powered by Snapdragon 821.
Earlier rumors pointed out it will have a same display as the predecessor, but with improved 95% screen-to-body ratio. It is said to pack 8GB RAM, run Android 8.0 (Oreo), feature Sony IMX363 camera sensor and some rumors also say that it will feature an Under-display fingerprint sensor.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S rumored specifications
5.99-inch (2160 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 18:9 display
2.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 64-bit 10nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 630 GPU
8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 256GB internal storage
Android 8.0 (Oreo) with MIUI
Dual SIM (nano + nano)
12MP rear camera with Sony IMX363 sensor, OIS, Optical zoom, 4K video recording
5MP front-facing camera with OV5675 sensor
Under-display fingerprint sensor
4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac dual-band (2×2 MU-MIMO ), Bluetooth 5, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, ...
Nokia today announced that it is partnering with Facebook in expanding the ecosystem for fixed wireless access over 60 GHz to deliver gigabit speeds. The 60GHz band allows high-speed broadband connectivity in urban or suburban areas, complementing existing fiber.
Nokia mentioned that it would combine its worldwide delivery capabilities and wireless passive optical network (WPON) with Facebook's Terragraph technology in launching global gigabit broadband trials in 2018 with select customers. By combining WPON with Terragraph's mesh-routing and multi-hop capabilities will allows broadband providers to wirelessly deliver gigabit services over wider areas with high reliability and meet growing demands for ultra-broadband access.
Both the companies will work together to accelerate IEEE's 802.11ay, using the Nokia's Wireless PON innovation and Terragraph's efficient TDMA scheduling capabilities. The ultimate goal here is to create a strong platform and ecosystem for the 60GHz Terragraph-certified solutions to the marketplace and deliver gigabit services.
Nokia last year launched the Wireless PON (WPON) solution and is further expanding its fiber-to-the-most-economical-point toolkit. The Nokia's Wireless PON is based on 802.11ad WiGig technology and provides a wireless drop for fiber-to-the-home networks. The use of WPON can bring fiber into every home; broadband providers can reduce up-front investment cost and deploy faster.
Federico Guillén, president of Nokia Fixed Networks, said:
It is definitely exciting when ...
Huawei has kickstarted the MWC 2018 with the MateBook X Pro Windows 10 laptop. It sports a 13.9-inches 3K LTPS display, and it is the first Huawei's notebook with FullView design and a 91% screen-to-body ratio. It is powered by the 8th gen Intel Core processors, metal body design, and the 10-point touchscreen display.
The Huawei MateBook X Pro features quad speakers and split frequency set-up and Dolby's Atmos Sound System for an immersive 3D sound experience. The company says that the Quad microphones accurately pick up sound from 4 meters away. The display is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass and an anti-fingerprint coating. It has a backlit keyboard.
Additional accessories include Huawei MateDock 2, Bluetooth Mouse, Leather Case, Backpack, USB 3.0 A/M TO RJ45 Cable, and AG (Anti-Glare) Film. It also has a one-touch power button. The Huawei MateBook X Pro also is the first laptop to come with Camera underneath a key that pops-open whenever you trigger it.
Huawei MateBook X Pro specifications:
13.9-inch (3000 x 2000 pixels) display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection, 178-degree wide viewing angle, 450 nits brightness, 1500: 1 contrast ratio, sRGB 100% color gamut
8th Gen Intel Core i5-8250U / i7-8550U processor with 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce MX150 GPU and Intel UHD Graphics 620
8GB / 16GB LPDDR3 2133MHz RAM, 256GB/512GB ...
Huawei just announced MediaPad M5 series 10.8" and 8.4" at the MWC 2018 in Barcelona. It comes in 10.8-inch and 8.4-inch versions with WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) 2.5D curved glass display, is powered by an Octa-Core Kirin 960 SoC and runs on Android 8.0 (Oreo) with EMUI 8.0 on top. It has a 13-megapixel auto focus rear camera with PDAF and an 8MP front camera. It has a metal unibody design and also has a fingerprint sensor on the home button, below the display.
The 10.8-inch comes with Quad Speakers and the 8.4-inch version has Dual speakers. Both have Huawei Histen sound support, are Harman Kardon audio certified and Support Hi-Res Audio. These have 5100 and 7500mAh battery, respectively with support for QuickCharge technology. The larger model also has pogo pins on the back for keyboard support.
There is also MediaPad M5 Pro model that has similar specifications as the 10-inch model, but it comes with M-Pen Stylus with 4096-layer pressure sensitivity.
Huawei MediaPad M5 (10) specifications
10.8-inch (2560 x 1600) WQXGA 2.5D curved glass Enhanced ClariVu display
Octa-Core Huawei Kirin 960 (4 x 2.4 GHz A73+ 4 x 1.8 GHz A53) processor + i6 co-processor, Mali G71 Octa-core GPU
4GB RAM, 32GB / 64GB /128GB storage, expandable ...
ZTE at the MWC 2018 event has announced the Temp Go Android Oreo (Go edition) smartphone. It comes with a 5-inches FWVGA display, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 SoC, 1GB RAM. The Temp Go is not just one of the first Android Oreo (Go Edition) phones to go official, it is the first Go Edition from ZTE.
Google Android Oreo (Go Edition) is an operating system that is trimmed down version of the native Android OS and optimized for phones with lower-specs. The Temp Go is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 210, has 1GB RAM, 8GB Storage and runs on the latest Android 8.1 out of the box. The phone comes with Android Go apps like YouTube Go, Maps Go, Gboard Go apps pre-installed.
ZTE Temp Go specifications
5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) FWVGA IPS display
1.1GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 Mobile Platform with Adreno 304 GPU
1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Dual SIM
5 MP rear cameras with LED flash
2 MP front-facing camera
Dimensions: 145.5 x 72 x 9.2 mm
4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
2200mAh battery
The ZTE Tempo Go comes in the grey model and is ...
HMD Global announced Nokia 6 (2018) and the successor of last year’s Nokia 6 China last month. Today at its MWC 2018 it introduced another Nokia 6 smartphone for the global markets, which is an Android One smartphone. It has a 5.5-inch 1080p 2.5D curved glass display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, is powered by Snapdragon 630 Mobile platform, runs on Android 8.0 (Oreo), has a 16-megapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, dual-tone LED flash, ZEISS optics and a 8-megapixel front-facing camera.
It has a unibody metal design made of 6000 series aluminium and has Nokia's Dual Sight / Bothie feature and will get face unlock through OTA update in Q2. It packs a 3000mAh battery with support for fast charging that can charge the phone up to 50% in 30 minutes.
New Nokia 6 specifications
5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) 2.5D curved glass display with 450 nits brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 ( 4 x 1.2 GHz Cortex A53 + 4 x 1.5 GHz Cortex A53) 64-bit processor with Adreno 505 GPU
3GB RAM with 32GB storage, 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Single / Dual SIM
16MP rear camera with ...
HMD Global at the MWC 2018 event brought back the Nostalgia yet again like it did with Nokia 3310 at the MWC 2017 last year. It is a feature phone with 2.4-inch QVGA Curved display, intuitive tactile mechanics with slide to answer and end the call, and a helicopter-style spin on its axis.
The Nokia 8110 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 205 Mobile Platform clocked at 1.1GHz Dual-Core processor and comes with access to an app store with apps like Google Assistant, Google Search, Google Maps, Facebook, and Twitter, send and receive emails, import your contacts and sync your calendar with Outlook and Gmail. It also comes with a revamped version of Snake game.
It has 512MB LPDDR3 RAM and 4GB eMMC internal storage and features a 2-megapixel rear camera. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wireless hotspot, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, microUSB 2.0, 3.5mm audio jack, and support for OTA updates. A 1500mAh battery. It comes in dual and single SIM variants, depending on the markets.
Micromax Bharat-1 specifications
2.4-inch (320 x 240 pixels) QVGA display
1.1GHz Dual-Core Qualcomm 205 Mobile Platform (MSM8905) with Adreno 304 GPU
512MB RAM, 4GB internal storage, expandable memory up with microSD
Single / Dual SIM (micro + nano)
Smart Feature OS ...
HMD Global apart from Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8110, Nokia 6 (2018) Android One for global markets, it also announced the Nokia 1 Android Oreo (Go Edition) that sports a 4.5-inches display, MediaTek MT6737M Quad-Core processor, 1GB RAM.
Nokia 1 is the latest Android Oreo (Go Edition) phone along with the ZTE Tempo Go. It runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo), has 5MP rear camera with LED flash, 2MP front-facing shooter and supports 4G VoLTE. Since it is an Android Oreo (Go Edition) phone, it has all the Go Edition apps that are slowing making their way. The Nokia 1 supports the Xpress-on interchangeable polycarbonate covers.
Nokia 1 specifications
4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) FWVGA IPS display
1.1GHz Quad-core MediaTek MT6737M with Adreno 304 GPU
1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
Android 8.1 (Oreo) Go Edition
Dual SIM
5 MP rear cameras with LED flash
2 MP front-facing camera
Dimensions: 133.6 x 67.78 x 9.5 mm
4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
2150mAh battery
The Nokia 1 comes in Warm Red and Dark Blue colors and is priced at $85 (Rs. 5500 approx). The Xpress-on covers are sold separately which will be available from $7.99 in Azure, Grey, Yellow, and Pink. The Nokia 1 will ...
HMD Global introduced Nokia 7 Plus, Android One smartphone at the MWC 2018, as expected. It has a 6-inch 6-inch 18:9 Full HD+ display, is powered by Snapdragon 660, has dual rear sensors with ZEISS optics that combine an ultra-sensitive 12MP wide-angle primary camera for both low-light and extra bright conditions and a secondary 13MP camera for 2x optical zoom.
It has an unibody metal design made of 6000 series aluminium and packs a 3800mAh battery that promises 2 days of battery life and support for fast charging.
Nokia 7 Plus specifications
6-inch (2160 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 18:9 2.5D curved glass display with Corning Gorilla glass 3 protection
Octa Core Snapdragon 660 14nm Mobile Platform (Quad 2.2GHz Kryo 260 + Quad 1.8GHz Kryo 260 CPUs) with Adreno 512 GPU
4GB LPDDR4 RAM, 64GB (eMMC 5.1) internal storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD
Single / Dual SIM
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 8.1
12MP rear camera with f/1.75 aperture, 1.4µm pixel size with ZEISS optics, 13 MP secondary camera with 1.0µm pixel size, f/2.6 aperture with ZEISS optics, dual-tone LED flash
16MP front-facing camera with ZEISS optics
Fingerprint sensor
Dimensions: 158.38 x 75.64 x 9.55 mm
3.5 mm headphone jack, Three microphones with ...
According to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is said to be working on high-end over-ear headphones that are expected to launch later this year. In the latest research note outlining, KGI predicts his expectations for Apple's "acoustic accessories" pipeline later this year along with AirPods.
Furthermore, he says that Apple to soon have own-brand, high-end over-ear headphones with all-new design as convenient as the AirPods with better sound quality and have it ship beginning Q4 2018 at earliest. Primax & SZS will be the key suppliers that will benefit from high ASPs. Primax will assemble thanks to its familiarity with the acoustic business, and SZS is likely to use MIM technology advantages as leverage to become the exclusive or main MIM part supplier.
The new Apple headphones will be priced higher than AirPods and should help boost the business momentum of Primax as the assembly provider. We recently learned that Apple will be launching the upgraded AirPods with water-resistance, and with Apple’s voice assistant hands-free which is an improvement over the current AirPods.
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Sony just announced the Xperia XZ2, the company’s latest flagship smartphone at the MWC 2018 in Barcelona, few months after the introduction of the Xperia XZ1 at IFA. It has a 5.7-inch Full HD+ 18:9 HDR screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, is powered by an Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform and runs Android 8.0 (Oreo). It has a 3D glass body and features the same Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the back. It also has front facing stereo speakers with S-Force Front Surround.
It comes with a 19-megapixel Motion Eye camera with 1/ 2.3″ Exmor RS memory stacked sensor, 960 fps super slow motion videos (FHD/HD), Predictive Capture, Anti-distortion shutter, Triple image sensing technology and 5-axis image stabilization for shake-free videos, similar to the XZ1. It is also world's first smartphone with 4K HDR Movie recording and also offers ISO sensitivity 51200 for photos and ISO 12800 for video.
It has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, has IP65/68 ratings for dust and water resistance and packs a 3180mAh battery with support for fast charging and also has wireless charging.
Sony Xperia XZ2 specifications
5.7-inch (2160 x 1080 pixels) 18:9 Triluminos HDR Display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection
Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform with Adreno 630 GPU
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Sony just announced the Xperia XZ2 Compact , the company’s latest compact series smartphones MWC 2018 in Barcelona along with the XZ. It has a 5-inch Full HD+ 18:9 HDR screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, is powered by an Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform and runs Android 8.0 (Oreo). It has a anti-scratch polycarbonate body compared to glass body on the XZ2 . It also has front facing stereo speakers with S-Force Front Surround.
It comes with a 19-megapixel Motion Eye camera with 1/ 2.3″ Exmor RS memory stacked sensor, 960 fps super slow motion videos (FHD/HD), Predictive Capture, Anti-distortion shutter, Triple image sensing technology and 5-axis image stabilization for shake-free videos. It also has 4K HDR Movie recording and high ISO sensitivity of 51200 for photos and ISO 12800 for video.
It has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, has IP65/68 ratings for dust and water resistance and packs a 2870mAh battery with support for fast charging, but it doesn't have wireless charging like the XZ2.
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact specifications
5-inch (2160 x 1080 pixels) 18:9 Triluminos HDR Display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection
Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform with Adreno 630 GPU
4GB RAM, 64GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 400GB via ...
Sony at the MWC 2018 event has introduced the Xperia Ear Duo wireless headphones with noise-canceling and Google Assistant and Siri integration. The dual listening experience combines music that you are listening to environmental sounds for the richer sound experience.
The Xperia Ear Duo wireless headphones can send audio notifications about your calendar, news headlines, and other topics to the headset. The intelligent “Daily Assist” feature recognizes the time, location and activities to offer relevant information throughout the day. The Sony's in-house developed Spatial Acoustic Conductor, allows the sound generated behind the ear by the unit´s driver to be transmitted directly to the ear.
The specially designed ring supporter surrounds the ear canal so the music can blend seamlessly with sounds from your environment. With Sony’s Clear Phase audio technology, the volume intelligently adjusts based on your surroundings and background noise and eliminates sound dispersion for crystal clear listening. It is powered by the Sony’s ultra-low power consuming CXD5602 chip and a sophisticated multi-sensor platform.
It can respond to head gestures which will allow you to answer or decline incoming calls by shaking or nodding your head, or skip through music by shaking your head left and right. You can also control your music and volume by simply tapping ...
Samsung at the Unpacked event along with the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ also introduced the new DexPad accessory. It is an upgrade to the original Dex Station that was introduced last year. It removes the need for a keyboard and a trackpad.
The Samsung DexPad with a USB Type-C port lets you connect your phone where it sits flat and use it both as a keyboard dubbed "Touch Keyboard" and a trackpad dubbed "TouchPad." While we don't like to write on the phone in that position, but comes in handy to use it as a tracked pad with such a large display.
The DeX Pad is capable of powering displays up to 2560x1440, compared to the 1080p on DeX Station. Connectivity is similar as the Dex Station with two USB ports, a USB Type-C port, and an HDMI port, but the Ethernet port is unfortunately gone.
It is not just compatible with the Galaxy S9 and S9+, but can also be used with Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and Galaxy Note8. Samsung also says that Touch Keyboard functionality will be added in an upcoming software update. No pricing or availability details are revealed yet, but it should be available along with the Galaxy S9 phones next month.
