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Dual-SIM Xperia Z3 Approved in China

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TENAA, the Chinese version of the FCC, has certified Sony’s upcoming Xperia Z3 smartphone, and shared some details. There will be both single- (L55T) and dual-SIM (L55U) variants, at least in China. The phone …

Tags:China| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartphones| sony| Vol 21 - Issue 34| Volume 21

HTC’s Butterfly Successor is Waterproof

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HTC has unveiled the successor to its Butterfly flagship smartphone (Display Monitor Vol 19 No 43) in Tokyo. The Butteryfly 2 features the same 5″ (1920 x 1080) display and a 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon …

Tags:HTC| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartphones| Vol 21 - Issue 34| Volume 21

Kobo Fends Off Dust and Water in Aura H2O

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The ‘world’s first’ waterproof eReader has been introduced by Kobo. The Aura H2O uses a 6.8″ Carta E Ink screen (an upgrade from the Aura HD’s (Display Monitor Vol 20 No 16) Pearl technology) …

Tags:EPD (Electrophoretic)| eReaders| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 21 - Issue 34| Volume 21

Large iPad Rumour Springs Back to Life

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There have been multiple claims of a 12″+ iPad, beginning last summer (Display Monitor Vol 20 No 31) but disappearing late last year. Now, Bloomberg has revived the rumour mill, saying that preparations are …

Tags:Apple| iPad| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 21 - Issue 34| Volume 21

Sapphire Spreads Across Asia

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Engadget claims that Huawei will release a version of the Ascend P7 smartphone with a sapphire screen. ‘A Huawei rep’ said that the phone would be available in limited quantities in China, beginning in …

Tags:China| Huawei| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartphones| Vol 21 - Issue 34| Volume 21

Toshiba’s Kira-102 is for Travelling Professionals

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A new notebook under Toshiba’s Kira brand has been launched in Europe. The 13.3″ Kira-102 is officially an ultrabook, designed for travellers who do not want to compromise on performance. It features 2560 x …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Notebooks| toshiba| Vol 21 - Issue 34| Volume 21

VTech Adds Rechargeable Batteries to 4th-Gen Products

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Children’s tablet developer VTech has introduced two new products, with rechargeable batteries and more than 800 apps in the ‘Learning Lodge’ store. The Innotab 3 Plus (4.3″, $60) and 3S Plus (5″, $80) are …

Tags:Mobile Display Monitor| tablets| Vol 21 - Issue 34| Volume 21

Austria Will Begin T23 Transition in 2016

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A transition from DVB-T to DVB-T2 will take place in Austria beginning in autumn 2016. Komm Austria, the company’s media authority, has started a tender (running until 26th November) for DTT operation permission, which …

Tags:DVB-T & T2| Large Display Monitor| Terrestrial (DTT)| Vol 21 - Issue 34| Volume 21

Berlin Plans DVB-T2 Trial

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A DVB-T2/HEVC trial is to take place in Berlin this autumn. It will test network parameters – including an encryption system – and manufacturers will also be able to test their products.

Tags:DVB-T & T2| HEVC (H.265)| Large Display Monitor| Vol 21 - Issue 34| Volume 21

Brazilian Tender is Criticised

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Anatel, the Brazilian communications regulator, has opened a tender to provide mobile broadband services in the 700MHz band. The frequency is currently used for broadcast services. In response the Association of Brazilian broadcasters (Abert) …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Terrestrial (DTT)| Vol 21 - Issue 34| Volume 21

DTT Funding Increase Proposed in Russia

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Lenta, a Russian newspaper, has said that the Ministry of Communications has proposed allocating more money to develop broadcasting in the country. An additional RUB26 billion ($720 million) has been proposed, taking the total …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Terrestrial (DTT)| Vol 21 - Issue 34| Volume 21

Microsoft Competes With Chromecast

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Windows Phone Daily has uncovered an FCC filing detailing a Chromecast-like dongle for Windows Phone smartphones. The ‘Microsoft HD-10’ possesses WiFi, HDMI and USB connectivity. It also supports Miracast (used for Windows Phone 8.1’s …

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