2024-03-02 18:25:00
The time has come to stay well informed regarding everything that has happened most important in the last few days in another edition of Plantão TC, our weekly “newspaper” where we separate the best news of the week so that you can stay up to date with everything in one place place.
In this edition, we will highlight the main products presented during the MWC 2024 fair, such as the Samsung Galaxy Ring smart ring and Lenovo’s transparent screen notebook concept.
In addition, there is also Apple abandoning the idea of launching an electric car once and for all, renderings of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 and the unprecedented column of “quick notes” from Plantão TC here on the text agenda.
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Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6: first renders are revealed
With the official launch getting closer, renderings of the future Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 have started to be shared on the web.
Even though they are completely new devices, foldable devices must maintain the current generation design. The main difference this year is in the Z Fold 6, which may have a more square appearance in the style of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, something that might provide a less narrow external screen.
In other words, public feedback will finally be addressed by Samsung. On the other hand, the battery of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 will be increased from 3,700 mAh to 4,000 mAh.
The other specifications include Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chipset for both, Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen and native Android 14. For now, Samsung does not comment on the matter.
Apple cancels electric car following 10 years of project to focus on AI
According to information released this week, Apple canceled its electric car project following 10 years of trying and “wasting” approximately US$10 billion dollars.
According to people with access to the Cupertino company’s corridors, Project Titan’s 2,000 employees will be relocated to Apple’s Artificial Intelligence division.
The company will now focus on this market segment, something that made Elon Musk and other Chinese automakers celebrate, as it is one less competitor in the segment.
MWC 2024: Motorola displays flexible smartphone that can be wrapped around your wrist
Motorola took advantage of MWC 2024 to present a flexible smartphone prototype that can simply be wrapped around the wrist.
Horizontally, the 6.9-inch display can offer a full Android experience like any other smartphone, but the prototype is quite heavy and has no rear cameras.
Still, the interface adapts according to the screen format and features a smart clock mode to display the time, for example. For now, we are talking regarding a prototype.
In other words, we do not have a date for the solution to reach the market.
Nintendo delays Switch 2 to 2025 to avoid parts supply issues
The Nintendo Switch’s successor console should only be released in the first quarter of 2025, not this year.
According to information from the Nikkei portal, “Big N” decided to change the date of its future new equipment to avoid possible problems with the supply of components for the production of the console.
Another reason given for the postponement would have been the company’s need to focus on launching stronger software for the device.
In general, the next generation of Switch should not deviate from the current model’s proposal. In other words, it should remain a hybrid video game model, while its possible configurations mention a larger screen than the 6.2-inch one on the first Switch.
MWC 2024 Special (Quick Notes)
Due to the MWC 2024 fair, the “quick notes” from Plantão TC, that are unique to video contentare available in this article.
So, take advantage and check out our MWC 2024 highlights now.
OnePlus Watch 2
OnePlus took advantage of MWC 2024 to announce the Watch 2. The smart watch has Google’s WearOS, features a Snapdragon W5 chip, 100 physical activity modes, health tracking and an autonomy of up to 12 days.
It is a strong competitor to the Galaxy Watch 6, but, unfortunately, it should not be sold in Brazil. The only option for interested parties is to import and pay Conform Shipping taxes.
OPPO Air Glasses 3
OPPO introduced the OPPO Air Glasses 3 with classic design and proprietary “AndesGPT” assistant so the user can search, take notes, interpret texts and more.
The glasses also allow you to receive notifications from your smartphone and play music. The launch price was not revealed, but sales are expected to focus on the Chinese market.
Nubia Music
Nubia presented a smartphone specialized in music that is very reminiscent of those cell phones from the 2000s. It has a speaker that has a volume 600% higher than that of other smartphones, it has two P2 ports for wired headphones and its processor is a Unisoc.
The price is approximately R$740 in the United States.
Samsung “Cling Band”
Samsung also took advantage of the Barcelona fair to present a smartphone that can be wrapped around the wrist. And, unlike Motorola’s solution, it has a camera and health sensor on the back to monitor heart rate or physical activity.
The design is eye-catching, but it is still just a prototype to demonstrate the capabilities of the Samsung Display division’s screens.
Ai Pin
Another curious novelty that was present at MWC 2024 is the Ai Pin smartphone. Known for adopting an unprecedented format, the device can project the screen in the palm of your hand, allowing full interaction with the software.
Weighing just 54 grams, the Ai Pin is designed so you can hang it on your t-shirt. The model also has an integrated camera that captures photos with a resolution of 13 MP.
To interact with Ai Pin, the user needs to give voice commands to the virtual assistant that has generative Artificial Intelligence. Therefore, it is capable of not only sending messages, but even performing simultaneous translations.
For now, the device is only available in the United States for the equivalent of R$3,482.
MWC 2024 Awards: Google Pixel 8 is chosen as the best cell phone
Google’s Pixel 8 line won the best smartphone award at MWC 2024, during the Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO). This award took into account cell phones launched between January and December 2023.
Check out the other winners:
- Innovation: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Best connected consumer device: Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
- Melhor do show: Honor Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design
Lenovo reveals notebook with transparent screen and touch keyboard
Lenovo presented a notebook concept with a transparent screen during the MWC 2024 fair.
The device caught everyone’s attention for being somewhat futuristic, even more so when we take into consideration that it does not have a traditional keyboard, but rather a touch-sensitive surface compatible with a Stylus pen.
This allows the user to not only type like a smartphone, but also draw and do other projects.
For now, Lenovo has not mentioned prices or a launch date, as this is just a prototype.
Galaxy Ring announced at MWC 2024
The Galaxy Ring was made official by Samsung during MWC 2024. The wearable has a smooth polished finish in black, silver and gold.
According to Samsung, each variant will have nine size options, within the small, medium, large and extra large segments.
Inside the Galaxy Ring, we have sensors to monitor heart rate, sleep and also blood oxygen levels. Thus, this ring will become an interesting complement to the Galaxy Watch, but nothing stops the user from just having the ring.
The promised autonomy is up to 9 days away from the socket, which is a great mark. For now, we don’t have prices, but the Galaxy Ring should be launched at the Unpacked event together with the foldable Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.
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