Sentences with phrase «for oems»

And what that's going to do is it's going to open up the possibilities for OEMs to have an even wider variety of form factors.

Coupled with the fact that sensors don't require manufacturers to drill holes in the casing to insert fingerprint sensors, the new tech makes it much easier for OEMs to create waterproof devices.

``... potential game changer for OEMs by reshaping the visual appeal and production cost of future smartphones.»

Critical updates were applied as far back as Android 5.02 for OEMs to use to patch their existing devices if they wish.

It often takes several months for OEMs to corroborate with the carriers powering their devices to have and updated rollout.

It is still a big question not only difficult for the users, it is also formidable for the OEMs as well.

In order for OEMs to get the Google services they want, they have to agree to the CDD, which now contains an entire section for Power Consumption Accounting.

It's actually more about Microsoft trying to find ways to remove stumbling blocks for OEMs so that building a more generic handset that can be provisioned to run either Windows Phone OS or Android is possible.

In short, Google's Nexus smartphones serve as inspiration for its OEMs and stand as Google's statement against iPhones and Windows Phones.

Especially when you consider that had Google never entered mobile or not succeeded the company who would have stepped into the void that Apple chose to leave would have been Microsoft and Microsoft had the same approach to Windows on Mobile as they did Windows on PC: totally locked down with Microsoft owning / controlling everything and the only opportunity for OEMs to make revenue would have been to compete selling hardware that is virtually identical, just as has been the case with the PC market since 1981.

This, basically, is a short cut for OEMs as it will now take a shorter time to roll out updates.

Android One is Google's new effort to make it easier for OEMs to produce Android handsets, and is especially aimed at those making phones for developing markets.

In theory, this will speed up the rollout of Android updates as users won't have to wait for OEMs to test new versions against their specific implementations.

So watch out for OEMs that announce Treble support while upgrading to Oreo.

The biggest improvement we'd like to see in the next version of Android Wear is freedom for OEMs to innovate and create unique experiences.

Given that it takes ages for OEMs to bring their devices up to speed with respect to Android updates, it still makes it easy to also argue that this platform is still miles away from closing down the security gap between the OS and Apple's iOS.

The CDD is meant to be Google's guidelines, requirements, and recommendation for OEMs who are planning to use Android as their products» operating system.

While Microsoft hasn't confirmed any forthcoming products itself, it has released a new Cortana Devices SDK to make it easier for OEMs to develop and build new devices.

Valve has only to deliver the final market - ready version of SteamOS as well as the final Steam Controller hardware for OEMs to move forward.

Windows 10 S seems to be a great option for OEMs to include on very inexpensive laptops and tablets.

Windows Phone has been going nowhere fast over the last year, although Microsoft is hopeful that things will finally pick up now that it's made the platform free for OEMs to use and it's signed up a lot more manufacturing partners.

Phones launched with Android Oreo are required to be compatible, but it's optional for OEMs to include Treble support with Oreo updates for older smartphones.

2016 seems to be a race for OEMs to create Always On displays and LG is no different, evolving the second screen concept from the V10 into a more mainstream always on screen on the G5.

The Apple iPhone SE might not carry all the flashy features of the flagship iPhones, but the phone has been making life harder for OEMs such as Huawei and Xiaomi in their home turf.

While Google could be providing the main software to these OEMs, the open nature of the OS makes it possible for these OEMs to play around with the stock software.

Google aims to make it faster, easier, and more economic for OEMs to update their devices to a newer version of Android with Project Treble.

This stripped down version of Windows is supposed to compete with Google's Chromebooks, and it could be completely free for OEMs who want to build cheap laptops and tablets.

It is also a document that lists hardware requirements for OEMs to follow.

Unfortunately for some OEMs though, Samsung and Apple contracts will take priority.

Roku on Wednesday announced new software and a licensing agreement for OEMs to develop smart speakers, soundbars and multiroom audio...

Is this the beginning of Microsoft Hardware company or just a continuation and move towards Xbox model or just a reference design for OEMs?

Even by that time's standards, Android's stock experience was pretty raw, which both necessitated as well as gave room for OEMs to leave their unique mark in the nascent mobile market.

This provides a standardized platform for OEMs to create Mods easily, and Lenovo assures us there are quite a few Mods in the works aside from the set available at the Moto Z launch.

Essentially, the software will be plain Android, but will include the option for OEMs to include locally relevant software tweaks.

So, as we can see, India is becoming an increasingly attractive manufacturing location for OEMs.

We will soon find out as the all - new Snapdragon 820 system - on - a-chip is available for OEMs to use right now.

This makes Dolby Vision more expensive for OEMs and consequently for consumers.

Remember that little corner of the Microsoft Dev Center for OEMs that shared some rather technical details surrounding the Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 update?

For OEMs, this means a more simplified rollout of new features, bug fixes and security updates.

As we noted then, the information is for OEMs, who build Windows Phone hardware, and as...

While most users are waiting for their OEMs to send out the Android 8.0 update, Nova provides access to many of Android Oreo's features to the 99.8 % of devices currently using an older version.

However, let's not forget that this information was meant for OEMs and partners and not regular users.

Google has renewed its focus on hardware to test and model artificial intelligence tools like Google Assistant and Android software for OEMs and developers.

This is Google's new update process that'll theoretically make it easier for OEMs to push new versions of Android to their phones, and while the effectiveness of Treble still remains to be seen, I know a lot of you will still be pleased to see it make an appearance here.

Stating that it expects Android Wear to become «the cornerstone» of the smartwatch strategies for those OEMs.

Even Google has realized the demand for wearable tech and has released Android Wear for OEMs to implement into their devices.

ZENS is both tier 1, tier 2 and after - market supplier for OEMs in the automotive industry.

AC understands that it's not a hard requirement for OEMs shipping a phone on Android 8.0, but that Google will push device makers towards using Treble rather than continuing in the old way.

It modularizes the operating system so it is kept separate from vendor components, hopefully reducing the time it takes for OEMs to release a new Android update as they no longer have to wait for silicon manufacturers like Qualcomm to update their code.

... Roku on Wednesday announced new software and a licensing agreement for OEMs to develop smart speakers, soundbars and multiroom audio systems that will allow customers to control their home entertainment devices with simple voice commands.