// via Instagram A possible Galaxy S9 retail box has been leaked, revealing the specs of Samsung's next flagship phone. The specs will likely not come as much of a surprise, with the leak pointing to a 5.8" display, a 'super speed' 12MP rear camera, an iris scanner, wireless charging support, IP68 dust and water resistance and more. Additional leaks are pointing to a February 26 announcement, followed a March 16 release date.
// via Instagram Vivo can officially claim "first," for unveiling a smartphone with an under display fingerprint scanner. This new technology is a result of a long-term partnership between Vivo and Synaptics, and is called Synaptics Clear ID. It's powered by an optical scanner, which can only work on OLED displays currently. This Vivo smartphone is not named yet, and isn't going to launch soon, but still, it is good to know that the technology is possible. What do you guys think?
// via Instagram Samsung confirms that the company will unveil it's Galaxy S9 at Mobile World Congress in February. This confirmation matches recent reports suggesting a February 26 announcement with a March launch. Samsung doesn't normally announce major smartphones at big trades shows, then again the Galaxy S9 is likely only a minor improvement over the S8.
// via Instagram Nintendo has announced that the Switch is the fastest-selling home video game console in US history, with nearly 5 million sold in 8 months. Funny though, much of it's appeal lies in the ability to "switch" from being a TV-connected console to a portable gaming device in a matter of seconds. Nevertheless, it's an impressive feat for a console that doesn't have the most spectacular specs compared to others.
After releasing a collection of hybrids a couple of years ago, Emporio Armani isn’t completely new to the smartwatch market. However, their latest collection called Emporio Armani Connected, does mark the company’s first full touchscreen and entrance into the world of Android Wear.
We’ve spent the last few months with the black Emporio Armani Connected to understand what exactly it offers plus conduct a small comparison to the Moto 360. Continue on for our full verdict.
Emporio Armani Connected Specs:
Believe it or not, Armani actually shied away from releasing much of the detailed specs for their Connected smartwatch, but we did our best to round up as much info as possible.
There’s no doubt that the Emporio Armani Connected is one of the most stylish Android Wear smartwatches you will come across. While it shines bright in the design department, it doesn’t offer much when it comes to features beyond the Android Wear basics. The addition of NFC and Android Pay are small features that could have seriously improved the smarts of the Armani Connected. The lack of heart rate sensor, GPS and NFC provide a very bare-bones experience. However, with a popular fashion brand behind it and superior looks, we are sure that Armani’s Connected smartwatch will do well in the market. We continue to wear the watch even though the review is complete, which says a lot about it.
// via Instagram Huawei's company roadmap for 2018 has been leaked, revealing a timeline of new devices. The company recently surpassed Apple to become the world's second largest smartphone manufacturer, behind Samsung. Huawei's success comes despite lack of support from US carriers. Although, it appears jumpstarting their push for world domination will be the Mate 10 Pro and Mate 10 Lite which are rumored to be launching in the US under AT&T, during Q1 2018. Huawei's roadmap definitely points to a busy year.
After releasing a collection of hybrids a couple of years ago, Emporio Armani isn’t completely new to the smartwatch market. However, their latest collection called Emporio Armani Connected, does mark the company’s first full touchscreen and entrance into the world of Android Wear.
