Apple unveils new Beats Studio 3 Wireless ‘Skyline’ Collection and Limited Edition Mickey Mouse Beats Solo 3 wireless headphones

Apple has introduced the Beats Studio 3 Wireless 'Skyline' collection with a selection of new color options. The new Skyline collection comes in Crystal Blue, Desert Sand, Midnight Black, and Shadow Grey colors featuring gold accents with a gold beats logo and gold band.  The Beats Studio 3 features Pure Adaptive Noise Cancelling which listens to your surroundings and algorithmically adjust the strength of noise cancellation to better match that. Beats claims its noise cancellation is more advanced than its competitors. With adaptive noise canceling turned off, Studio 3 can get you up to 40 hours of usage and up to 22 hours with the feature turned on. You can charge these headphones with a microUSB connector. The over-ear headphones come with W1 chip that enables easy pairing with an iPhone or iPad. On another note, to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Mickey Mouse, Apple has introduced special edition Mickey-themed Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones. The headphones come with a matching gray felt carrying case, a collectible pin, and a decal sticker. https://youtu.be/349GYBK_yG0 The new Mickey Mouse headphones are listed as "Coming Soon" on Apple's own website but can be pre-ordered from Amazon. The official launch date on Amazon is listed as November 11, 2018. It is priced at $329.95 ...

Samsung to acquire Zhilabs AI-based network and service analytics company to enhance 5G capabilities

Samsung has announced that it will acquire Zhilabs, known for its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based network and service analytics, to further enhance its 5G capabilities. This will boost 5G offerings of automation and network analytics to finely tune the customer experiences in the 5G era. The company last month commited KRW 25 trillion investment over the next three years to acquire companies to boost artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, automotive electronics components and biopharmaceuticals. AI-based transformation can be used to analyze user traffic, classify application being used, and improve overall service quality, as such needs can no longer be addressed by existing solutions. Zhilabs, fully owned by Samsung, will operate independently under its own management. Samsung said that the joint capabilities will create new cutting-edge technology in the transformation from 4G to 5G. In addition to the acquisition, Samsung will continue to strengthen its automation solutions that measure the quality of each user service and can also automatically optimize service quality without human intervention. The company also plans to explore and invest in other business opportunities powered by the emerging technologies. Youngky Kim, President and Head of Networks Business at Samsung Electronics, said: 5G will enable unprecedented services attributed to the generation of exponential data traffic, for ...

Google to charge smartphone manufacturers in Europe for using its app suite

Back in July European Commision has fined Google with $5.04 billion for misusing its position and forcing its apps on Android manufacturers. While Google appealed the decision last week, it is also working on how to comply with the decision. Firstly, Google is updating the compatibility agreements with mobile device makers that set out how Android is used to develop smartphones and tablets. The company, going forward, Android partners who are wishing to distribute Google apps may also build non-compatible, or forked, smartphones and tablets for the European Economic Area (EEA). Next, device manufacturers will be able to license the Google mobile application suite separately from the Google Search App or the Chrome browser. Since pre-installation of Google Search and Chrome together with other apps helped fund the development and free distribution of Android, Google will start charging a licensing fee for the Play Store and other Google apps for the first time. However, confirmed that Android would remain free and open source. Lastly, Google also mentioned that it would offer separate licenses to the Google Search app and Chrome. The company mentioned that it will also offer new commercial agreements to partners for the non-exclusive pre-installation and placement of Google Search and Chrome. These new licensing options will ...

Huawei Watch GT smartwatch with 1.39-inch AMOLED display, Real-time Heartrate monitoring, built-in GPS announced

Huawei has also announced the WATCH GT along with Band 3 Pro. The company says that the new wearable device offers novel and sophisticated ways for users to track their activities and receive fitness coaching that is based on scientific research. It features classic wristwatch design, ultra-high battery life with low power consumption. The company says that the WATCH GT uses an innovative smart power-saving algorithm that enables it to dynamically switch between performance and efficiency modes, depending on user activity, for maximum battery life. The HUAWEI WATCH GT sports a 1.39-inch (454 x 454 pixels) AMOLED high-resolution display with 326 PPI and incorporates a dual-crown design with stainless steel and ceramic bezels. It comes with a 10.6 mm case body that is compatible with two band options; a dual-color silicone band and an elegant leather-rubber band. It can simultaneously tap into GPS, GLONASS, and GALILEO, three of the major satellite positioning systems, for precise positioning. It also supports all-round sports activity tracking including indoor exercises, outdoor running, mountain climbing, cycling, and open water swimming. The watch also supports fitness coaching features. By analyzing the heart rate of users, this feature lets users exercise more safely. It comes with TruSeen 3.0 heart rate monitoring technology ...

Montblanc Summit 2 smartwatch with 1.2-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon Wear 3100, Wear OS 2.1 announced

Montblanc has introduced the first-ever Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 powered smartwatch; the Summit 2. It features always-on mode and longer battery life. The smartwatch has a rotating crown on the right edge accompanied with two buttons above and below that can be programmed to launch various apps.  It sports a 1.2-inches AMOLED display with 327 PPI is protected by a sapphire crystal and packs 42mm case. The entire watch coming in at 14.3mm thick. The company is also offering interchangeable straps with leather, nylon, and Milanese options. The back side of the dial features a glass, steel, and resin with a heart rate sensor present, and magnetic charging pins. It has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage and features NFC for Google Pay, GPS, Bluetooth 4.2, and Wi-Fi. The company is claiming a full day battery life and an extra 4-5 days in watch-mode, thanks to the QC1110 ultra-low-power co-processor handling the display and sensor co-processing. The smartwatch is capable of just displaying a simple watch face with basic information, an enhanced Ambient Mode with smooth second-hand, live complications, and improved brightness. It runs on Android Wear 2.1 OS out of the box and has some built-in apps including a travel companion called Timeshifter, Travel Info with currency, ...

Huawei Band 3 Pro with 0.95-inch AMOLED color display, 50-meter water resistance announced

Huawei at its London event also introduced the Band 3 Pro, the company's latest fitness tracker. It is a has a slightly different design, but similar specifications as the Honor Band 4 including 0.95-inch AMOLED color 2.5D curved glass touch screen display as well as a home button, comes with continuous heart rate tracking and is also water resistant up to 50 meters with Swim stroke recognition. Huawei TruSeen 3.0 accurately monitors the heart rate of a user throughout the day. Huawei says that it has pioneered the use of IR (infrared) sensors to accurately track the user heart rate without using the obtrusive lights of conventional trackers. The Huawei TruSleep 2.0 can track sleep and provide personalized services and suggestions to improve sleep quality. Huawei Band 3 Pro specifications 0.95 inch (120 x 240 pixels) AMOLED touch display Applo 3 microprocessor, 384KB RAM, 1MB ROM, 16MB Flash memory Bluetooth 4.2 LE, Compatible with Android 4.4 (or later) or iOS 9.0 (or later), Built-in GPS Pedometer, Sleep tracker, Exercise tracker, Sedentary reminder 6-axis sensors; infrared wearing detection sensor Detached PPG cardiotachometer Call and Message notification, Incoming call mute function Water and dust resistant (50 meter / 5 ATM) Dimensions: 45 × 19 × 11 mm; Weight: 25 g (including ...

PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS with 6.39-inch QHD+ OLED HDR display, Leica Triple rear cameras, in-display fingerprint sensor announced

Porsche Design and Huawei  have partnered to introduce PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS Series luxury smartphone. It has similar specifications as the Mate 20 Pro, including the HDR screen, Kirin 980 SoC, in-display fingerprint sensor and 3D face unlock, but this comes with racing stripe motifs with all-natural leather and glass on the back. "The handcrafted semi-aniline top grain leather integrated into the design of PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS is soft yet highly durable, able to withstand the wear and tear of everyday use," said the company. PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 20 RS specifications 6.39-inch (3120 x 1440 pixels) QHD+ OLED 19.5:9 DCI-P3 HDR Display with 820 nits brightness HUAWEI Kirin 980 (2 x Cortex A76 2.6 GHz + 2 x Cortex A76 1.92 GHz + 4 x Cortex A55 1.8 GHz) processor with  720 MHz ARM Mali-G76MP10 GPU 8GB LPDDR4x RAM with 256GB storage/ 512GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with NM card Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9.0 40MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, 20MP Ultra Wide Angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, 8MP Telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture, laser focus, phase focus, contrast focus, AIS (Huawei AI Image Stabilization) 24MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture Hybrid Dual ...

Huawei Mate 20 X with 7.2-inch FHD+ OLED display, Kirin 980, Vapour Chamber cooling, Leica Triple rear cameras, 5000mAh battery announced

Along with the Mate 20 and the Mate 20 Pro, Huawei also introduced the Mate 20 X with a large 7.2-inch FHD+ OLED display, Kirin 980 SoC and world’s first liquid multi-dimensional cooling system with Vapour Chamber (VC) and Graphene Film to keep the device cool for smooth gaming. It has a similar triple rear Leica cameras as the Mate 20 Pro, has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor and has IP53 ratings for dust and water resistance. . The engraved glass back panel filters the colour layer to produce the unique textures glittering in the light and the finish is made to be non-slip and anti-fingerprint. It has a 5000 mAh battery with AI-driven resource allocation to handle intense gaming and long working hours. It comes with  Huawei SuperCharge fast charging technology. Huawei Mate 20 X specifications 7.2-inch (2244 x 1080 pixels) FHD+ OLED 18.7:9 DCI-P3 HDR Display HUAWEI Kirin 980 (2 x Cortex A76 2.6 GHz + 2 x Cortex A76 1.92 GHz + 4 x Cortex A55 1.8 GHz) processor with  720 MHz ARM Mali-G76MP10 GPU 6GB LPDDR4x RAM with 128GB storage, expandable memory up to 256 GB  with NM card Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9.0 40MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, 20MP ...

Huawei Mate 20 Pro with 6.39-inch QHD+ OLED HDR display, Leica Triple rear cameras, in-display fingerprint sensor and Mate 20 announced

Huawei today announced its flagship Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro smartphones at an event in London, as it had promised. Both these have OLED DCI-P3 HDR Displays, but the Mate 20 Pro comes with 6.39-inch QHD+ screen with 86.90 screen-to-body ratio, while the Mate 20 comes with a 6.53-inch FHD+ screen with 88.07% screen-to-body ratio. These are powered by Kirin 980 7nm SoC with Dual NPU and run Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9.0 on top. The Mate 20 Pro has an in-display fingerprint scanner with 10-level Dynamic Pressure Sensing (DPS) technology and 3D Face Unlock as well as 3D Live Emoji and AI live model that lets you record it moving and dancing on your desk. These have triple rear Matrix camera system with OIS. The Mate 20 has 16mm Leica Ultra Wide Angle Lens and also supports macro distance, which produces crisp images of objects that are placed as close as 2.5cm from the lens. The Mate 20 Pro is equipped with a 40MP main camera, a 20MP ultra wide-angle camera, and an 8MP telephoto camera. Together, the trio of lenses supports a wide range of focal lengths (equivalent to the performance of a 16-270mm zoom lens). The AI Portrait ...

PUBG Mobile 0.9.0 update with night Mode, ‘Movie’ picture style, new weapons and more released

PUBG Mobile is getting a brand new update bringing the version number to 0.9.0. This update introduces tons of new features including night Mode to Erangel which will alternate between day and night randomly in Classic Mode. It also brings new Night Vision Goggles. Interestingly, the company instead of introducing a new location map, is tweaking the existing like adding new buildings in certain areas, covers next to some rivers, more trees in some empty areas. Furthermore, the company is introducing a new 'Movie' picture style to the settings and once it is selected, the style will apply to all maps. Since it is Halloween, the game developers have introduced a festival makeover. Ability to interact with other players on Spawn Island by picking up pumpkins and candies. Enemies killed by Hellfire and AKM will become scarecrows. A new spooky face appears when a grenade explodes and during the Halloween event period, players have a 50% chance to activate Night Mode. Not stopping there, the company is also adding new weapons including QBU DMR which uses 5.56mm rounds and can be found in Sanhok. The update is rolling out and might be a while before it hits everyone, so keep an eye on your ...