Lenovo says it'll be the first to launch a 5G smartphone

referring to Lenovo says it will be the first smartphone manufacturer to launch a 5G smartphone, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 855 chipset. A VP for the firm, Chang Cheng, took to Chinese social media site Weibo to reveal the plans. That's because the Snapdragon 855 - that's said to be powering the handset - hasn't been officially launched yet. Qualcomm is hosting its Snapdragon Summit during the first week of December where we expect the chip to be revealed. While 5G capabilities are likely to be heavily touted in smartphones launched from December onwards, it's unlikely you'll be able to take advantage of the new network generation right away.

The world's first 5G smartphone just launched and we all missed it

The world's first 5G smartphone just launched and we all missed it mainly because there are no 5G networks to begin with. Also, the new Android phone, as it is now, can't do 5G for another reason. Called the Moto Z3, the new smartphone will be 5G-upgradeable with the help of a new 5G Moto Mod that will be available to buyers later this year. A mobile solution will follow in 2019, which is when that 5G Moto Mod will come in handy. The price of the 5G Moto Mod was not revealed, but the press release says that, for a limited time, you can purchase any existing Moto Mod over $100 for just $50 if you buy the new Moto Z3.

Sony unveils world's first 48-megapixel smartphone sensor

referring to MobileSony unveils world's first 48-megapixel smartphone sensor"Quad-bayer" chip delivers both high resolution and low-light sensitivity. Is it best to have a high-resolution smartphone camera or a lower-resolution one with better light sensitivity? Sony says you can have both with its latest stacked CMOS image sensor. Quad Bayer sounds much like the "Pixel Fusion" tech used by Huawei in its P20 Pro smartphone. Sony, which spun off its image sensor division in 2015, currently dominates sensor sales for both smartphones and premium DSLR/mirrorless cameras.

World's first holographic smartphone cleared for commercial release

The Hydrogen's 5.7-inch display will support both traditional stereo 3D (3D content without glasses) as well as RED's Hydrogen 4-View (H4V) format. Over the past one year, camera manufacturer RED has been teasing a smartphone with the world's first holographic display. Similar to the teaser image unveiled by RED a year ago, the Hydrogen boasts of a rugged industrial design. The Hydrogen's 5.7-inch display will support both traditional stereo 3D (3D content without glasses) as well as RED's Hydrogen 4-View (H4V) format. The cameras will be able to shoot H4V content as well.

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