IFA 2021 Has Been Officially Cancelled
For the past several years, around the third quarter of the year, IFA is held. This is an annual event held in Berlin that companies use to showcase new technology, new gadgets, and other advancements in technology. Unfortunately, if you were hoping to attend the event this year, you’ll be disappointed to learn that it has been cancelled.
ASUS Zenfone 7 Pro Announced With A Flip-up Camera Design
Hate the camera notch we’re seeing in smartphones today? Not a fan of the popup camera design? If you’re a fan of neither, then you might be interested in checking out the ASUS Zenfone 7 Pro that was recently announced, a new flagship handset from ASUS that sports a flip-up camera design.
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Is An Affordable 5G Smartphone
When we think of 5G smartphones, we think of high-end devices that can sometimes be rather expensive. Thankfully, we won’t have to wait years for more lower-end 5G capable smartphones to hit the market because Samsung has recently announced the Galaxy A42 5G, a 5G smartphone designed for the masses.
TCL Has Made A Smartwatch Designed For Seniors
A lot of times we think of technology mostly designed for younger people in mind, but that doesn’t mean that the older generation cannot benefit from it. Take for example the Apple Watch, where the company has created a feature that notifies others when the user has fallen and has not responded to the prompts.
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Lenovo Takes On The iPad Air With The $499 Tab P11 Pro
There’s no denying that when it comes to tablets, Apple’s iPad is leading the charge. However, if you’d rather not buying into Apple’s ecosystem then you might be interested to learn that Lenovo has since announced a new tablet that might be worthy of consideration for Android users.
Honor MagicBook Pro 16 Is Powered By AMD’s Ryzen 5
Most computers these days are powered by Intel’s processors, but AMD’s Ryzen series has been gaining in popularity in the past few years, so it doesn’t come as a surprise to see more computer makers turn to AMD. Honor is such a company as they have officially unveiled their latest laptop, the Honor MagicBook Pro 16 that is powered by AMD’s Ryzen 5 CPU.
Signify Just Unveiled A Bunch Of New Philips Hue Smart Lights
When it comes to smart lighting products, there are many options that one can choose right now, but a brand that typically comes to mind is none other than Philips Hue. At IFA 2020, Signify (who makes the Hue system) has unveiled a bunch of new smart lighting products that might be worth checking out.
JBL’s Go 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker Announced
JBL is no stranger when it comes to portable Bluetooth speakers, with the JBL Go series being one of the company’s smallest and most affordable models. If you are looking for a simple and straight to the point Bluetooth speaker, then you might be pleased to learn that JBL has unveiled the latest model in the lineup, the JBL Go 3.
Acer Spin 7 Packs A Qualcomm Chipset And A Wacom Stylus
While Apple made waves by announcing that they would start using their own custom ARM chipsets in future Mac computers, it should be noted that Apple is not the first company to use an ARM chipset inside of a computer. We’ve seen this done in the past with Qualcomm chipsets, although it feels like there is renewed interest in that following Apple’s announcement.
Samsung Unveils A 4K Ultra Short Throw Projector
We would all love to have a massive TV sitting in our living room, but that’s not always possible. For starters, having a massive TV can be a rather expensive purchase that not all of us can justify, but what if you want a large screen but can’t afford it? This is where projectors can come in handy, and Samsung might have something that could be of interest to you.
Acer’s Swift 3, Swift 5 Laptops Get A Processor Upgrade
Intel has recently announced their latest 11th gen processors, and given how fast technology is advancing and changing, it’s always a good idea to try and keep yourself updated if you want to futureproof your purchases for a little longer. The good news for those looking for a laptop is that Acer has you covered.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Will Launch September 18
When Samsung announced their Note 20 handsets, they also kind of announced their next foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 which is the successor to the original Galaxy Fold. However, they stopped short of announcing a release date, but that mystery has since been cleared up.
LG Unveils A Battery-Powered Face Mask With Built-In Fans
Many health officials and governments around the world are encouraging its citizens to wear masks when out in public. This is due to how easily the coronavirus spreads, and until a cure or vaccine can be found, the best way to manage the spread and slow it down would be to wear a mask to protect yourself and the people around you.
Ubergizmo’s Best of IFA Awards
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IFA is officially going on until Sept 11, but if you haven’t had time to follow all the IFA news, our Best of IFA 2019 is what we want you to take away from this show. These are the products that caught our attention for their quality, novelty, usefulness, or daringness.
Honor Vision: Huawei’s First Smart TV Running On New OS
Honor demonstrated its Honor Vision Smart TV at IFA 2019, which is a first for two reasons. First, it’s Honor/Huawei first television, and secondly, it is the first device to use HarmonyOS (codenamed HongMeng), Huawei’s proprietary cross-device operating system that may become an Android alternative someday, although it’s not the preferred option.
HMD Global Announces The Nokia 7.2, Nokia 6.2
While flagship phones pack a ton of amazing and bleeding edge features, they also come with ridiculous price tags attached to them. Given how far we’ve advanced, mid-ranged phones these days actually do a pretty good job for what they are, and if you are after such a device, HMD Global might have something for you.
Lenovo Takes The Wraps Off Their Smart Display 7
In recent years, we’re starting to see the rise in smart displays. These are essentially smart speakers with displays built into them, where the added display means that users will be able to watch videos, make video calls, and also connect with other smart devices like cameras to see who’s at the door.
Lenovo Smart Tab 10 And Smart Tab M8 Tablets Announced
Tablets are incredibly useful devices where thanks to their larger screen and sometimes larger battery, they make for better entertainment companions compared to our smartphones. If you are in the market for a new tablet, then Lenovo might have a couple of new tablets for you in the form of the Smart Tab 10 and the Smart Tab M8.
Garmin Unveils A Couple Of Marvel-Themed Smartwatches
At IFA 2019, Garmin unveiled new smartwatches like the Garmin Venu GPS smartwatch. However, if you wanted something a little more superhero-y, you’re in luck because in addition to the smartwatches announced at IFA, Garmin has also taken the wraps off the Legacy Hero series of smartwatches.
Qualcomm Enables More Affordable 5G Handsets in 2020
At IFA /Berlin, Qualcomm has announced plans to bring updated Snapdragon Series 7 and even Series 6 with 5G support built-in, instead of using an external modem Series 6 and 7 refers to the Snapdragon 600 and 700 series with the 675 and Snapdragon 730 being the most recent models.