When AMD announced Ryzen, it made it clear that the chip would hit the desktop market first, followed by server and mobile APUs. Server parts are expected in Q2, with mobile APUs following in the back half of the year. Analysts and reviewers have broadly praised the architecture, but some …
Read More »Android founder’s new smartphone teased, lacks corners and bezel
Anyone who follows Android news knows Andy Rubin as the man who founded Android. His startup was acquired by Google, and Android grew into the dominant mobile platform within a few years. Rubin left Google a while back to pursue other projects, and that eventually led him to create a smartphone …
Read More »Sony’s new DRAM-enhanced image sensor is a game changer for smartphone photography
As if the makers of standalone cameras don’t have enough problems holding off smartphones, Sony has just announced a sensor that has the potential to be yet another game changer for what’s possible in mobile device photography. Its new design adds a layer of DRAM between the pixel layer and the …
Read More »Scientists develop a cancer-detecting smartphone add-on that’s up to 99% accurate
Researchers from Washington State University have come up with a diagnostic rig that can use a smartphone, a prism, and an ELISA plate to detect cancer. In the controlled settings of their lab, with the high-purity reagents they had to work with, the researchers were able to detect the cancer …
Read More »Meizu Pro 6 Plus Smartphone Gets Official
Meizu has announced its latest smartphone, the Meizu Pro 6 Plus and the handset has had a number of upgrades over the original Pro 6. The Meizu Pro 6 Plus is equipped with a 5.7 inch OLED display that features a Quad HD resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. The handset is …
Read More »Unique Phonster X Smartphone Holster Raises Over $100,000 Via Kickstarter (video)
Smartphone users looking for a slightly more unique way to carry larger smartphone devices may be interested in a new holster smartphone case called the Phonster X, which has already raised over $100,000 via Kickstarter thanks to over 880 backers with still 21 days remaining on its campaign. The smartphone …
Read More »Kúla Bebe Lens Adapter Transforms Your Smartphone Into 3D Camera (video)
Kúla, the Icelandic accessory company has recently unveiled a new smart phone adapter which allows you to transform your smartphone camera into a fully 3D capable camera. The accessory maker has already developed a 3D adapter designed for DSLR cameras, but the Kúla Bebe smartphone accessory has now been designed …
Read More »Snoppa M1 3-Axis Smartphone Gimbal (video)
Smartphone photographers that are in search of a compact portable 3 axis smartphone gimbal system to help create supersmooth professional videos, may be interested in a new piece of kit which has been created by Snoppa called the Snoppa M1. The Snoppa M1 is available to backfire Indiegogo with pledges …
Read More »LyfieEye 360 Degree Smartphone Camera (video)
Smartphone photographers looking for and easy way to capture 360 degree footage using their mobile device might be interested in a small pocket sized lens system which has been designed for Android smartphones. The palm sized lens slots into your smartphone and offers live preview, recording and sharing of the …
Read More »OvRcharge Levitating Wireless Smartphone Charger (video)
A new and very unique wireless smartphone charger has been created by AR Designs based in Toronto Canada called the OvRcharge. What makes the OvRcharge different to other wireless smartphone chargers is that your mobile phone is suspended in midair whilst charging takes place. The levitating wireless charger has launched …
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