Smartphones

4/16 Update: Verizon teams on the frontlines with COVID-19 first responders

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Thursday, April 16, 2020
Articles, Personal computing, Technology, Digital technology, Broadband, Video on demand, Bell System, Verizon Communications, Smartphones, Smartphone, Tablet computer, Nursing home care

Hundreds of smartphones and devices were delivered to the U.S. National Guard who were recently deployed to New York City in a 24-hour window.

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  • Hundreds of smartphones and devices were delivered to the U.S. National Guard who were recently deployed to New York City in a 24-hour window.
  • When nursing home residents sheltered-in-place in New Mexico, the states Aging and Long-Term Services Department worked with Verizon to distribute hundreds of tablets to nursing facilities across the state.
  • "As you can imagine, this level of social distancing can be very difficult for families that are separated from their loved ones.
  • Verizon also partnered with the State of Rhode Island Department of Health on a new COVID-19 hotline to better serve Rhode Islanders during this crisis.

MasterClass Now Streaming on TVs Everywhere

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Thursday, April 16, 2020
Operating systems, Computing, Computer architecture, Television technology, Internet radio, Internet television, Alphabet Inc., Android, Smartphones, Roku, Apple TV

According to Parks Associates, nearly 3/4 of U.S. homes have a video streaming service.

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  • According to Parks Associates, nearly 3/4 of U.S. homes have a video streaming service.
  • With its new apps for the Roku platform, Android TV, and Amazon Fire TV, along with its successful Apple TV app, MasterClass is now available for big screen consumption on nearly all of them.
  • With a MasterClass membership, it's free to add the MasterClass app to supported streaming devices.
  • With MasterClass, step into Anna Wintour's office, Timbaland's recording studio, and Neil Gaiman's writing retreat.

C Spire to offer iPhone SE: a powerful new smartphone in a popular design

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Thursday, April 16, 2020
IOS, Mobile phones, Operating systems, Smartphones, IPhone, C Spire, Facebook

RIDGELAND, Miss., April 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- C Spire will offer the powerful and affordable new iPhone SE on its customer-inspired mobile communications network later this month.

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  • RIDGELAND, Miss., April 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- C Spire will offer the powerful and affordable new iPhone SE on its customer-inspired mobile communications network later this month.
  • iPhone SE comes in three beautiful colors black, white and (PRODUCT) RED with a popular design built to withstand the elements with dust and water resistance3.
  • For complete details on C Spire pricing for the iPhone SE, please visit www.cspire.com .
  • For more information about C Spire, visit cspire.com or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/cspire or Twitter at twitter.com/cspire.

MYPINPAD Enables Secure Payments on Both Android And iOS Devices

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Thursday, April 16, 2020
Professional services, Security, Technology, Other Technology, Software, Finance, Hardware, Computing, Operating systems, Smartphones, Technology, Cloud clients, Personal computing, Mobile payments, Payment cards, Smartphone, IOS, Android, Contactless payment

This makes the company the first to achieve a software only SPoC accreditation to enable secure payments on both Android and iOS devices.

Key Points: 
  • This makes the company the first to achieve a software only SPoC accreditation to enable secure payments on both Android and iOS devices.
  • The news comes shortly after MYPINPAD became one of the worlds first companies to achieve SPoC certification for iOS.
  • Now that PCI SSC SPoC approval has been obtained for both Android and iOS operating systems, MYPINPAD is already working to achieve PCI certification for Contactless Payments on Commercial-off-the-shelf devices (CPoC).
  • MYPINPAD is a global leader in secure personal authentication for payment solutions residing on commercially available smartphones and tablets.

BodyGuardz Announces Protective Accessory Lineup for New iPhone SE

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020
IOS, Mobile phones, Smartphones, Operating systems, IPhone, Linksys iPhone, LifeProof, iPhone 7

BodyGuardz products are known for their sleek, lightweight design while providing unparalleled protection.

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  • BodyGuardz products are known for their sleek, lightweight design while providing unparalleled protection.
  • At BodyGuardz, our number one priority is ensuring that your devices are always protected, said Kirk Feller, CEO of BodyGuardz.
  • Since this new device is the same size as the iPhone 8, we are excited to hit the ground running with some of our most popular products from the iPhone 8, as well as some new products for the new iPhone SE.
  • To learn more about BodyGuardz and its product offerings for the new iPhone SE, visit www.BodyGuardz.

Fingerprint Sensor Industry Insights, 2020-2025 by Type, Technology, Application and Region

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Biometrics, Fingerprint, Human anatomy, Identification, IOS, Smartphones

This has boosted the fingerprint sensor market to an almost unprecedented rate.

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  • This has boosted the fingerprint sensor market to an almost unprecedented rate.
  • These components also come with the ability to be integrated with more capabilities like facial recognition, which in turn further augments the fingerprint sensor market growth.
  • The consumer electronics industry will substantially contribute to the expansion of the fingerprint sensor market.
  • Owing to the large semiconductor ecosystem in the APAC region is expected to be the dominant region for this market.

OnePlus 8 Series Establishes Unprecedented 120 Hz Smartphone Display Differentiation with Pixelworks Fifth Generation Visual Processor and Software

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Mobile phones, OnePlus, Smartphones, Touchscreen mobile phones, Smartphone, OnePlus 7, OnePlus 3

"We designed our flagship OnePlus 8 series smartphones to have the best display you will lay your eyes on in 2020.

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  • "We designed our flagship OnePlus 8 series smartphones to have the best display you will lay your eyes on in 2020.
  • "We are pleased to partner with Pixelworks in this ongoing collaboration to push the boundaries of the smartphone visual experience for consumers."
  • The following Pixelworks features are only available in the OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone:
    Dual MotionEngine Technology Not all 120 Hz screens are created equal.
  • The OnePlus 8 Pro leverages patented Pixelworks MotionEngine technology with Dual MIPI (Mobile Industry Processor Interface) support.

Dubb Solves Zoom-Bombing and Video Conference Fails With Actionable Video Platform

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Telecommunications, Technology, Computer architecture, Teleconferencing, Smartphones, Chrome OS, Google, Videotelephony

LOS ANGELES, April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dubb, today announces the launch of Dubb ActionVideos, a unique technology to support business video communication and overcome the limitations of live video.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dubb, today announces the launch of Dubb ActionVideos, a unique technology to support business video communication and overcome the limitations of live video.
  • However, as video conferencing usage increases, more people are discovering disconcerting issues involving IT, security, and thus, productivity.
  • To avoid the limitations of live video, Dubb allows individuals to create and share pre-recorded,actionable videos of themselves and their screens.
  • After all, sending a Dubb video via the Dubb mobile app, Chrome Extension or Desktop recorder is the next best thing to real-life, in real-time.

Macadamian Technologies and Bruyère Continuing Care join forces to launch an employee COVID-19 Screening Mobile App

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Operating systems, Health, Medical terminology, Computing, Alphabet Inc., Android, Smartphones, Adherence, Screening

Screening is a primary line of defense in keeping COVID-19 out of our Long-Term Care and hospital settings, yet the screening process can be time-consuming.

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  • Screening is a primary line of defense in keeping COVID-19 out of our Long-Term Care and hospital settings, yet the screening process can be time-consuming.
  • Lining up for screening also creates challenges with respect to adherence to physical distancing, within an essential workforce.
  • The COVID-19 mobile screening application is a valuable tool in the line of defense against this virus.
  • Macadamian designs and develops custom digital health and connected medical device applications to improve healthcare.

Business Reporter: Blancco Technology Group Initiative to Overcome Challenges Posed by the Second-hand Mobile Phone Market

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Technology, Telecommunications, Articles, Smartphone, Smartphones, Mobile phone, Mobile app

LONDON, April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The second-hand mobile phone market is still relatively new, explains Alan Bentley, President, Global Sales at mobile and data erasure software providerBlancco Technology Group.

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  • LONDON, April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The second-hand mobile phone market is still relatively new, explains Alan Bentley, President, Global Sales at mobile and data erasure software providerBlancco Technology Group.
  • "There are over 250 million smartphones going into that second-hand device market annually," he tells Business Reporter in a recent interview.
  • This is a major risk associated with the second-hand mobile phone market.
  • But data can be completely removed before a phone is resold, by using an effective mobile processor with an automated data erasure process according to Blancco Technology Group .