Category: Smartphone

Google paid passers-by for face scans to improve the Pixel 4

[ad_1] The scans were obtained after people filled out consent forms, and included color, depth and infrared data as well as related info like the way a person grabbed a phone from a table. The Soli radar in the Pixel needs the motion data to tell it when to activate face unlock. Google also acknowledged […]

TikTok’s parent company confirms plans for a smartphone

[ad_1] A division of the financial news publication Caijing claimed that a former Smartisan executive (Wu Dezhou) is leading the project, which reportedly began seven months ago. There’s a good chance you won’t see this phone outside of China when Smartisan is a niche brand even within the country. However, it’s a reflection of ByteDance’s […]

Oppo eliminates side bezels with its ‘waterfall screen’

[ad_1] Oppo stopped short of sharing further details — no specs, no dates and, most importantly, no word on whether this would make phones more prone to drop damage. Also, perhaps to no surprise, a leaked glass piece suggests that Vivo is also working on a similar tech, possibly for its upcoming NEX 3 flagship. […]

Apple buys the ‘majority’ of Intel’s smartphone modem business

[ad_1] The arrangement still gives Intel the ability to develop modems for computers, Internet of Things devices and self-driving cars. It’s not completely out of the cellular chipset business, then, it’s just scaling back. This will let the chip designer focus on 5G in spaces where it “most closely aligns” with what its customers want. […]

ASUS’ ROG Phone II combines high-spec power with accessory spectacle

[ad_1] The most interesting part here is the accessories. The ROG Phone II still comes bundled with a clip-on fan (this still uses the phone’s side port), but this new and improved AeroActive Cooler II is apparently four times quieter, and it can reduce the surface temperature by up to 5 degrees Celsius lower. Another […]

Google Pixel 4 leak fuels rumors of hand gesture control

[ad_1] The other holes are effectively spoken for. You could expect dual selfie cameras on both Pixel models, a central speaker and what’s believed to be a face recognition or depth sensor. Outside of Google’s teaser, you’re unlikely to hear official news about the Pixel 4 and its sensor layout until early fall. Should this […]

Apple and Google show off their more inclusive emoji for 2019

[ad_1] You’ll see more characters for accessibility, such as guide dogs, wheelchairs and prosthetic limbs. Also, the well-known “holding hands” emote now includes many more combinations of skin colors and gender. You can also find India-focused emotes like a Hindu temple, a Diya lamp and a sari. On the silly side, you can expect animals […]

Sony Xperia 1 review: Powerful, but not sensible

[ad_1] Thankfully, Sony at least put together a sturdy, lightweight body to appreciate. The phone’s frame is made of metal and joins near-seamlessly to the two slightly rounded Gorilla Glass 6 panes on the front and back. It’s a good thing Sony went with that durable glass here, too — as sleek and as well-put-together […]

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 Plus chip is built for gaming and VR

[ad_1] Those aren’t giant leaps, but Qualcomm is betting that they’ll be ideal for gaming, where GPU performance is more important than raw number crunching. The tweaks also make the 855 Plus helpful for AR and VR experiences, AI and anything else that’s particularly taxing. This isn’t your dream chip for 5G, though. The built-in […]