Motorola Razr Born Again

Motorola gives happy news. In February, the American vendor will re-release its legendary cellphone, the Motorola Razr. As is known, the cellphone debuted first in 2004.

According to the Wall St Journal report, Lenovo technology companies and Verizon have collaborated to create a sophisticated version of the popular cellphone.

Reporting from the Stuff page, Thursday (17/1), reportedly will not be easy to get this cellphone, because Motorola will only produce 200 thousand units of the latest Razr.

Then, there are still not many leaks regarding the design and specifications. However, it is reported that the cellphone will have a screen that is bent in the middle with a hinge.

The Razr is the most iconic cellphone Motorola has ever made. But, it is not known exactly what the full specifications of the latest Motorola smartphone are. However, if you look at the launch time, it looks like it will be a strong signal for Lenovo as Motorola's parent company to rival Samsung.

Unmitigated, the brand-new Razr is priced at US 1,500 or more than Rp21 million. The plan, Lenovo will produce more than 200,000 unique new version of Motorola Razr.

The Motorola Razr was first released in 2004. One of the most successful models of this variant was the Razr 3. The cellphone sold around 130 million units. So, it's not strange if Motorola re-released the cellphone with a new model on the market.

Fingerprint sensor at the bottom of the screen

Xiaomi claims to have a new implementation of fingerprint technology below the screen. The claim was distributed by the president and co-founder of Xiaomi Lin Bin in his post on Weibo. In this post, Lin showed a video demonstrating the implementation of this technology.

In the video a prototype cellphone that uses a new fingerprint sensor that has an active area of ​​25x50 mm is seen. That is, users can more easily unlock their cellphones with a larger area without looking at the screen.

Usually, cellphone manufacturers only provide a small area - usually only the size of the thumb - where the fingerprint sensor is stored. As a result instead of making it easier to use, the user must even make sure that his thumb touches the right screen to unlock the cellphone.

Quoted from the page of The Verge, Friday (1/18), Lin also called this new sensor can 'wake up' and unlock the phone with just one touch. But keep in mind, Xiaomi is not the only company that works on similar technology. Vivo had previously exhibited Apex, which half of the screen could be used to recognize fingerprints.

Unfortunately this technology is not implemented on Nex, which is a commercial version of Apex. Then there is also Oppo who claims the fingerprint sensor below the screen has an area 15 times larger than the previous implementation, although it doesn't mention its specific size.

But Lin also did not mention whether this technology will be implemented in commercial products. Because the cellphone in the video on display is just a prototype product.

Apple AirPower Production End of January

In 2017 Apple once showed off a wireless charger. His name is AirPower. However, reports on the reliability and sales of these products are not so intense. Not as fast as when Apple launched a new smartphone, tablet or computer.

Reported from The Telegraph page, Friday (1/18), AirPower is reportedly going to really appear this year. Precisely at the end of January, the wireless charger will be mass produced. This information is obtained from Twitter ChargerLab Twitter account.

ChargerLab itself gets information from sources close to Chinese manufacturing company Luxshare Precision, which is rumored to have started production of AirPower. Luxshare Precision is currently manufacturing for several Apple products, including AirPods wireless earphones and USB-C cables.

ChargerLab also claims that the Taiwanese company Pegatron will start mass production of AirPower at the end of January. AirPower was first exhibited by Apple during the launch of the iPhone X in 2017. The wireless charger is also rumored to be starting to be marketed in 2018, but it doesn't come true.

Apple also deleted all references about AirPower on its site. But when launching the iPhone XS Smart Battery Case some time ago, AirPower was again called by Apple. This reinforces rumors that this wireless charger will be coming soon.

In product information regarding power bank accounts, Apple wrote that the Smart Battery Case is compatible with AirPower Wireless Charging Mat and other chargers with Qi certification. The description later disappeared from all Apple sites.

Sony Speaker Equipped with Cupholder

Listening to music is synonymous with drinking water. Well, apparently Sony was inspired by the close relationship between music and bottled water to finally show off its new products, outdoor speakers equipped with cupholders, aka glasses. The speaker was exhibited by Sony at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, United States, recently.

Devices with the GTK-PG10 series actually look like outdoor speakers in general. The difference is, this speaker has a top panel that can be folded and when opened you will find four cupholders.
Citing the Ubergizmo page, Wednesday (1/9), the foldable upper panel also holds tweeters facing up and out to spread the sound more widely.

Another interesting feature is the Sony GTK-PG10 has a battery that is claimed to be able to play music for 13 hours. There is also an XLR mic input for karaoke hobbies. From a technical standpoint, the Japanese company said that the existing digital signal processor can automatically adjust audio settings to optimize the sound output outdoors.

This cube-shaped speaker also has a built-in handle to make it easier for you to lift and move it to a number of places. For additional information, the upper part of the Sony GTK-PG10 also holds splashes. So, don't worry if you accidentally spill drinks. Regarding the price and availability of products, Sony will sell GTX-PG10 at a price of US 250 or around Rp 3.5 million in June 2019. Wait, huh!

More fun playing with Huawei Y7 Pro

Starting the year, Huawei released Y7 Pro. This smartphone promises power that can mengilisasi digital world with the performance of an amazing runway kitchen. Huawei Y7 Pro is equipped with a 4000mAh capacity battery that promises to use more than a day for a single recharge, even with intensive use.

Huawei Y7 Pro's performance is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 octa-core chipset. This 14nm technology chipset contains eight ARM Cortex-A53 cores that are very efficient with speeds up to 1.8GHz, to provide exceptional multi-core performance but with efficient battery use.

With Andreno 506 GPU graphics processor supported by Vulkan, it produces smooth graphics performance when you play games that require high graphics. The fun of playing games won't be interrupted by phone calls thanks to the Do Not Disturb Mode feature.

In the Do Not Disturb Mode, the caller will be notified that the recipient is unable to receive a call, while informing the recipient via SMS about the phone call. With this mode too, all notifications (except for important remaining battery types, alarms, etc.) are made quiet.

The X6 LTE modem in the Snapdragon 450 chipset enables Huawei Y7 Pro to support Dual 4G connectivity. With this feature, users can run data on one SIM Card while making phone calls on one SIM Card again. In fact, both SIM cards can be filled by different operators.

"In the digital age now, we need a smartphone that promises extraordinary power, starting from large and efficient batteries, and awesome performance thanks to a great combination of chipsets and GPUs," said Lo Khing Seng, Huawei Device Indonesia's Deputy Country Director. "All you can get in the Huawei Y7 Pro smartphone is being launched soon. Don't worry, you don't need to spend too much, "he said again.

Scallop 2 is More Sophisticated

Starting 2019, Kate Spade released a smartwatch called Scallop. Precisely the Smartwatch Scallop 2.
Hearing his name, indeed the label is familiar. Kate Spade did launch a smartwatch with the name Scallop, but the device only features design. While the existing features are still very limited. Now, the fashion brand from New York, the United States is releasing its next generation, the Smartwatch 2 Scallop.

Quoted from the Ubergizmo page, Tuesday (1/9), the Smartwatch 2 Scallop brings more sophisticated features, such as GPS and heart rate monitors. Like other smartwatches from Fossil, this smartwatch runs Wear OS from Google, which provides access to Google Assistant, Google Fit, and Google Play services.

This smart watch also has a water resistance feature that doesn't need to be removed when taking a shower. This clock can even be invited to swim in shallow water.

In addition to GPS and heart rate monitors, it is also equipped with NFC and Bluetooth connections. Another feature is a 300mAh battery with a magnetic charger.

The design aesthetics are very similar to some of the other Kate Spade watches, where the design elements are inspired by thick pastel shells.

The Smartwatch 2 Scallop will be available with a choice of gold and rose gold frames with a 42mm diameter and 16mm strap.

This smartwatch is supported by the 2016 Qualcomm Snapdragon 2100 and has a 1.2-inch circular screen. For those who are interested, can order the luxury smartwatch through the Kate Spade website with prices starting at US 295 or around Rp 4.2 million.

Sharp Shows Mirrorless 8K

Sharp showed off its newest product prototype, the 8K mirrorless camera at the 2019 Consumers Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, United States. The camera with the Micro Four Thirds (MFT) sensor format is said to be the cheapest 8K resolution camera in the world.

The price offered by Sharp for the latest camera when released is USD 5,000. If it's finished, it's around Rp. 70 million.

Reporting from Petapixel page, Thursday (10/1), Sharp worked with Foxconn to make this camera. The prototype on display at CES 2019 is capable of recording 8K video with a frame rate of 30fps with the H.265 codec.

Sharp said that it was trying to increase its maximum frame rate at 8K resolution, which reached 60 fps. Another feature that is currently available is in-body image stabilization.

On the back of the camera there is a 5 inch screen that can be rotated, while on the side there is an SD card slot, HDMI port, USB-C, headphone port, mic input, and XLR mini audio port.

If later the price is really USD 5,000, then this camera will become a new benchmark for low-priced cameras. In comparison, Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, MFT format cameras with a maximum resolution of 4K are sold at a price of USD 1,300.

But of course both the design, spec, and price can still change when it is officially released. The release itself is expected to occur in April at the 2019 National Association of Broadcaster (NAB), which is also held in Las Vegas.

Fuchsia Compatible with Android

Devices with the Fuchsia operating system may appear in the next few years. When it arrives later, the device is indicated to be able to run an Android application.

This is known from a file posted on the Android open source project site. In the site it is written These targets are used to build ART for Fuchsia. In other words, Google is developing a special version of Android Runtime (ART) that can run Android applications. "They are different from ordinary Android devices, because they don't target hardware specifically. They will produce the fuchsia package (file. Far)," the memo continued.

Quoted from Engadget's website, Thursday (1/3), from the sentence above it is assumed that the user will be able to install any version of ART platform on any device running Fucshia.

From the information that already exists today, Fucshia will be able to run on PC devices, cellphones, tablets, and maybe even later the Android operating system and Chrome OS. What's more, by making Fuchsia compatible with Android applications that make people not afraid to move to a new platform when the time comes. Because the availability of applications is one of the most important things in the life of a platform.

LG Prepares Smartwatch with Camera

One of Korea's largest electronics companies, LG, is reportedly preparing a new product. Not in the line of electronic devices or smartphones. But on smartwatch products. According to the latest report, the company submitted a patent for a smartwatch to the United Stated Trademark and Patent Office (USTPO) in December 2018.

Quoted from GSM Arena, Thursday (1/3), LG filed a patent for a smartwatch with a camera. LG based on the patent, reportedly describes the method of controlling the smartwatch using a camera.
One interesting part of this patent is how to integrate the camera into a watch strap. The patent also contains a "mobile terminal" statement, which indicates cellular connectivity.

The patent document also shows several solutions to reduce the size of the smartwatch on the wrist.
Regarding the camera, LG shows several functions of the feature. For example, the possibility of users taking pictures of food to find out the calories, and scanning QR codes or barcodes of goods when in the store.

Apart from the smartwatch, LG is reportedly also preparing the latest flagship smartphone. Information about this was given by Evan Blass through his Twitter account, @evleaks. He said, LG would use the code name "Alpha" for the flagship smartphone. But there is no other information about the smartphone, including the specifications and time of launch.

LG is like a number of competitors, often releasing two flagship series every year. Last year, for example, the company released the LG G7 in the first semester period, followed by LG V40 in the second semester.