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343.3 million smartphones were shipped worldwide in Q2’16: a relatively flat result, up 0.3% from Q2’15 (342.4 million units), says IDC. Quarterly growth was higher, up 3.1% from 331.3 million. Ryan Reith, IDC’s mobile device programme VP, highlighted changes in the smartphone market. “Mature markets continue the transition away from pure subsidy and over to … Read more
US-based BLU Products has introduced a smartphone called the BLU Studio Touch: a low-cost model with premium features. These include a metal chassis, 4G connectivity and a fingerprint scanner. As well as the above, the Studio Touch features a 5″ display (1280 x 720) with on-cell touch and 420 cd/m² of brightness. A wide-angle 5MP … Read more
… and will they always be? A couple of weeks ago, I mislaid my watch. I was at home and it wasn’t one of those cases of ‘travel attrition’ (I have a theory that if I checked into and out of enough flights and hotels, I would eventually end up with no possessions and naked!). … Read more
lntel is reportedly developing a pair of augmented reality smart glasses, which may be available for the public to see at the company’s Intel Developer Forum. The show will be in San Francisco in August this year. Reports have indicated that the smart glasses (‘Remote Eyesight’) will be using remote collaboration technology.
The Colorific i500 is BenQ’s newest home entertainment DLP projector, combining a short throw distance, integrated wireless streaming and integrated audio. Set-top boxes and other connected devices are not required to use the i500’s smart features. It is pre-loaded with apps such as YouTube, Spotify and Netflix. A game pad and controllers can also be … Read more
Dolby Laboratories reported Q3 2016 net profit of $63.6 million, up nearly 80% YoY from $35.5 million. Turnover was $277.6 million, 20% YoY from $231.7 million.
Ingram Micro has partnered with Sony to distribute its tablets and smartphones in France.
APG | SGA is set to roll out 8 new 72″ LCD displays in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. The screens will be used for advertising and will start broadcasting on the 31st October. APG | SGA has 27 screens in total in the country; 10 in Winterthur, nine in Zurich and eight in Biel / Bienne.
Microsoft Germany has promoted Henrik Schaefer to the position of head of Microsoft devices. He will be responsible for marketing Surface and Lumia products, as well as PC accessories. Schaefer was previously at Sony Europe, where he worked for 15 years. Most recently, he was head of marketing in Warsaw.
Samsung Electronics reported Q2 2016 net profit of 5.8 trillion won ($5.2 billion), up 2% YoY from 5.7 trillion won ($5.1 billion). Turnover was 50.9 trillion won ($45.3 billion), up 5% YoY from 48.5 trillion won ($43 billion). Earnings were reported to be the highest in two years on account of smartphone sales, while increased … Read more
AU Optronics reported a Q2 2016 net loss of NT$0.80 billion ($24 million). Turnover was NT$ 80.1 billion ($2.5 billion). Sequentially, shipment volume increased 16.5% for large size and 12.6% for small and medium sized panels.
Google’s Daydream VR platformRumours have begun to circulate about Samsung’s Galaxy S8 smartphone. The codename of the device, Project Dream, hints at a certification for Google’s Daydream VR platform. Another feature supporting VR would be the rumoured UltraHD display resolution. Sources also claim the use of a Snapdragon 830 SoC, or Samsung’s own Exynos 8890 … Read more
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