The USB Implementers Forum was recently founded, and published an Audio Device 3.0 specification that
allows phone manufacturers to use the USB - C port for audio instead.
That allows phone manufacturers and software developers to adapt it to their needs.
To achieve this goal, Google wants to announce an Assistant Mobile OEM program in the coming months, to
allow phone manufacturers to build deeper integration of the Google Assistant into their devices.
Not exact matches
Thefts involving smartphones have declined dramatically in three major cities since
manufacturers began implementing «kill switches» that
allow the
phones to be turned off remotely if they are stolen, authorities said on Tuesday.
In recent years the practice of Android rooting, that is the process of
allowing an Android
phone or tablet to bypass restrictions set by carriers, operating systems or hardware
manufacturers, has become increasingly popular.
Because of restrictions placed on electronics by the
manufacturer or the carrier (in the case of
phones) some of the access to the device's systems are not
allowed.
Porsche Design has become somewhat of a household name in the tech sphere over the years, thanks to partnerships with
phone manufacturers who
allow the design firm to put their spin on recently released products.
While the company has previously put its name to an Android tablet called the Nokia N1
allowing it to remain visible in the mobile device industry, the
manufacturer is said to be bringing in staff to work on new
phones, which could head to market as early as next year.
As an easy way to exchange info Canadian mobile
phone manufacturer Research In Motion has announced BlackBerry Tag will soon be available on their NFC enabled devices, which
allows for contact and multimedia exchange between handsets and by just tapping them together.
Jailbreaking — modifying an electronic device to remove restrictions placed on it by the
manufacturer — is often used on devices like
phones and tablets to
allow the owner to download unauthorised software.
That's not really the fault of the
manufacturer; however, that's a flaw in the design that can not be avoided if the design
allows for the user to access critical parts of the
phone without totally stripping the case off.
Whether you're
allowed to unlock your bootloader depends on the
manufacturer of your
phone, the model you have, and even your carrier.
OnePlus, the very famous brand in the Android market, and also one of the top most
phone manufacturers in China has announced the launch of its own cryptocurrency, the Peicoin cryptocurrency that will supposedly
allow the company to generate a decentralized community...
Google's platform, called Daydream Standalone,
allows multiple
manufacturers to build headsets free from using your
phone as a brain.
By narrowing the borders around a screen,
manufacturers can devote more of the
phone's front to its display,
allowing them to offer a bigger screen in a smaller
phone.
OnePlus, the very famous brand in the Android market, and also one of the top most
phone manufacturers in China has announced the launch of its own cryptocurrency, the Peicoin cryptocurrency that will supposedly
allow the company to generate a decentralized community in the blockchain, to make transfers without fees, and for a deeper integration between OnePlus products.
In addition, the
phone may support an under - display fingerprint sensor, an upcoming technology which
allows smartphone
manufacturers to hide the fingerprint sensor beneath the display for the purpose of more screen real estate.
All of these together will
allow Google to make any
phone, not just those from
manufacturers it partners with, to work really well on limited memory without necessarily forcing those vendors to use a «stock» version of Android that may not
allow for its well - regarded customizations.
If there is no «Uninstall» button, it's likely because your
manufacturer preinstalled it on your
phone, and you aren't
allowed to uninstall it.
The news follows HTC's move to create a similar system for its
phones that
allows third - party
manufacturers to create speakers able to sync with HTC smartphones.
Other
manufacturers also have their own versions of the kill switch, which
allows users to remotely wipe or lock their
phone when it gets lost or stolen.
SlashGear sat down with Audi's engineers responsible for both projects, to take a walk through the «Secure Key» project that will
allow phones and smartwatches from multiple
manufacturers to wirelessly start the car, locate it in distant parking lots, and even loan virtual keys to colleagues and friends.
Other examples include rightsholders forcing you to buy additional copies of movies you want to watch on your
phone — instead of
allowing you to rip the DVD you already own and are entitled to watch — or
manufacturers blocking your printer from using anything but their official ink cartridges.
When Google announced that it was removing Google Now Launcher from the market, it also announced that it was releasing an API that would
allow Android
phone manufacturers to utilize Google Now panes in their own launchers.
Almost all newly launched models have this aspect ratio which
allows smartphone
manufacturers to make them bezel less and also to make
phones look stylish, contemporary.
The purpose of this is to
allow manufacturers to create better integrations with the Assistant into their
phones, including things like device - specific commands and ensuring the Assistant responds even when your
phone's screen is off.
Early smartphones came with physical keyboards but, over time,
manufacturers embraced touchscreen technology, which
allowed them to pack bigger screens on the same
phone - size.
The iPhone X uses a front - facing sensor called the TrueDepth camera to make the face - scanning technology work, and Android
manufacturers are reportedly preparing to amass components that will
allow its
phones to be capable of 3D sensing.
Google Now Launcher will be pulled from Google Play and from the Google Mobile Services package that
allows manufacturers to install it out of the box on their
phones.
The fact that physical keys are always accessible is also very convenient for speedy actions,
allowing manufacturers to offer a quick way to launch the camera or other apps without having to unlock your
phone first.
Though Google
allows Android
manufacturers to toy with the look and feel of its interface, Microsoft has locked down Windows
Phones so that they all operate the same.
The Pixel
phones allow the company to put the Google services right at the front and
allow them to shine, which is generally avoided by other Android
phone manufacturers.
According to Bloomberg's report, Technology giant Apple has
allowed its
manufacturers to decrease the accuracy of its Face ID to increase the
phone's production.
Nokia is of the opinion that their agreement with Microsoft will
allow them to make better use of Windows
Phone 7 than other
manufacturers.
Windows
Phone 8.1 SDK includes on - screen buttons support, which
allows manufacturers to create
phones without physical navigation buttons.
LetsTalk.com simplifies cell
phone shopping — the site
allows users to compare and purchase devices from major
manufacturers including Nokia, Motorola, and Ericsson, as well as read product reviews from other users.The site's «Product Review» section contains comments from users and LetsTalk.com
LetsTalk.com simplifies cell
phone shopping — the site
allows users to compare and purchase devices from major
manufacturers including Nokia, Motorola, and Ericsson, as well as read product reviews from other users.