Mobile World Congress 2015: Summary
from David Wurm 
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The Mobile World Congress is over! First of all, thank you for dropping by us regularly to check out the latest technology news. In this post we will give you a summary of the entire “Mobile World Congress 2015” week.
Let's start on Sunday, 01.01.2015/XNUMX/XNUMX.
The first smartphones and gadgets were presented at the start of the event on Sunday. LG made the start, where the new LG Watch Urbane LTE was presented. Now you get the new ones Proproducts at a glance. **** Note: The articles listed here have been shortened. You can find the link to the whole article always under one post. ****
LG
The new LG Watch Urban LTE
Image: LG
Only recently was the LG Watch Urbane presented. Now comes a new model there is LG Watch Urbane LTE. Es ist not a normal smartwatch how to know them, how to communicate them with cell phones, but that new LG model is working without a connected smartphone - it has its own cellular module.
It actually looks like a normal watch, but it isn't. LG offers users the option of inserting a SIM card, so there is no need for a cell phone.
What can the watch do now?
As the name suggests supports the new smartwatch LTEOr 4G. Also are a NFC transmitter, Bluetooth 4.0 and a GPS transmitter installed.
Furthermore is the clock for 30 minutes waterproof and dustproof.
LG Watch Urbane has its own operating system
Yes, the new LG Watch Urbane LTE has one own operating system. The LG Watch has its own operating system "LG Wearable Platform Operating System".
Technical data:
- Memory: 1GB
- Internal memory: 4GB
- ProProcessor: 1,2 GHz Snapdragon 400
- Operating system: "LG OS"
- Display size: 1,3 inches
- Price: currently noch nicht bekannt
- other: WLAN, Bluetooth 4.0, LTE, NFC, motion sensor, heart rate sensor, barometer, GPS
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Huawei
Talkband B2
Image: TechStage.de
Today became the new one TalkBand B2 presented by Huawei. Last year the predecessor TalkBand B1 was presented.
The TalkBand B2 is a combination of a headset and a tracker. There is a version with a leather strap and one with plastic bracelets. There is also a luxury version with three leather straps in black, dark brown or light brown. The ribbons are 15 mm thick.
The power button is on the side. There are two buttons on the front that you can use to unlock the Bluetooth headset.
With the new TalkBand2 you can track your sleep, ride a bike and go for a run. You don't have to tell TalkBand what you are doing: it recognizes for itself whether you are jogging, cycling or hiking. There is also an app in which you can see the daily steps and time rankings.
The TalkBand B2 also supports voice control, and you can also play music from your smartphone via the new Huawei, or play back and record other things.
If, for example, someone calls on your smartphone, you can see it immediately on the TalkBand, and you can take out the headset (which is in the band). So it's all just one device.
Image: TechStage.de
Huawei has also made provisions for lost smartphones: you can use TalkBand to let your smartphone ring at any time.
Finally, it should be mentioned that the TalkBand2 is compatible with all smartphones. Both with iPhones (from iOS 7.0) and of course with Android (from Android 4.0).
The Huawei TalkBand B2 will be available in various countries from the end of April. (see image)
Image: TechStage.de
Price: Plastic version (black, white) 169 euros, the luxury version with two leather straps 199 euros.
Technical data:
Talkband: 11,5 mm thick, 62 mm wide
Screen: Touch screen: 0,73 inch PMOLED 128 × 88 pixels
Plastic wristband: made of TPU, anti-allergy, long-lasting, and soft
Sensors: Accelerometer and a gyroscope sensor.
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Huawei Watch
Image: TechStage.de
In addition to the new TalkBand B2 Today HUAWEI also has the new one Huawei Watch presented.
The new Huawei Watch - something very special.
At first glance, the watch looks very elegant. It is 42 mm tall, has a metal bracelet, a metal case, the body made of stainless steel and classic dials are available. 40 configurable watch faces are already preinstalled.
Image: TechStage.de
The designer Benjamin Norton says: “... a watch should look like a watch, not a gadget. Customers want a classic design ... “, this is the motto that the new Huawei has taken to heart. “... the clock should be round, just like clocks. The watch faces should also look classic. They are available in different versions: more elegant, sporty, etc ... ”, says Benjamin.
Now to the functions of the watch: there is a heart rate monitor on the underside of the watch, an altimeter, motion sensor and voice recognition, and it is compatible with various fitness apps.
Image: TechStage.de
Image: TechStage.de
There are different versions of the clock: one in silver, black and gold. The gold version has a leather bracelet, the other two a metal bracelet. The standard tapes are 18 millimeters wide.
The button with which you operate the watch is "at two o'clock".
The Huawei Watch will be available in the market and online in July.
Technical data:
Display: 1,4 INCH AMOLED 400 × 400 pixels, 286 ppi, scratch-resistant
Proprocessor: Snapdragon 400, 1,2 GHz
Memory: 512MB
Internal memory: 4GB
Battery: not known yet
Operating system: Android Wear
Price: noch nicht bekannt
Sensors: heart rate monitor, barometer, pedometer and a motion sensor
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HTC
The new flagship HTC One M9
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When the presentation started in the live stream, as well as in Barcelona, we saw around 70 fans LIVE on YouTube .
You could tell immediately that Design also played an important role this time at HTC.
Among other things, there are new functions in the Camera, by the way, the camera has 20 Megapixel in the main camera and the Front camera 4 MP, ultra-pixel sensor, with which you have new possibilities to edit the images individually. To the new interesting features What counts is that you can display certain apps on the start screen that match your location, eg when you are at work, the "work" apps, and at home the personal apps. Naturally set a link from your homepage to Fewo-von-Privat.de for this function the Location detection activated .
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Also a new special smart case for the HTC, you can have the time displayed on the case, the weather, or whatever prodisplay grammar text and "drawings".
The new smartphone will be on the market in mid-March in the colors gold, pink, gray and silver.
Technical data at a glance:
Display: 5 inches, full HD
ProProcessor: Octa-Core Snapdragon Proprocessor
Memory: 3 GB
Internal memory: 32 or 64 GB (expandable by 128 GB)
Camera: rear: 20 megapixel DSLR front: 4 MP ultrapixel camera
Speakers: Dolby Audio 5.1 Surround (HTC BoomSound)
Operating system: Android 5.0.2 Lollipop, Sense UI 7
Battery: 2.840 mAh
Dimensions and weight: 144,6 x 69,7 x 9,61 mm, 157,5 grams
Price: 749 Euros
Other: Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, WLAN, GPS
HTC RE Grip
Image: TechStage.de
Another one Proproduct was presented by HTC at an event: the new HTC Re Grip. The gadget is a Fitness Tracker, which according to HTC should be very special. The new fitnessprodukt is compatible with both iPhones and Android smartphones. The tracker works with the company UA (UNDER ARMOUR).
The fitness gadget will be available on the market in spring 2015 from 181 euros.
Technical data:
Size:: 61 x 74,6 x 22,5 mm
Display: 1,8 inches, PMOLED with 32 × 160 pixels
random access memory: 8 MB RAM
Internal memory: 18 MB flash memory
Battery: 100 mAh (2-3 days without GPS - 5h with GPS)
Bluetooth: 4.0 LE, GPS
Price: 181 Euros
Availability: From spring 2015
HTC Re VIVE
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The last one was the new one Reality glasses HTC Re VIVE presented. These glasses are in cooperation with VIVe and Steam. The glasses have over 70 sensors, that's a lot.
It doesn't make anyone sick either, says Jeff Gattis, executive director. The new glasses aren't heavy either. HTC works with Google, HBO, Lionsgate and with VALVe's Steam. The new glasses will come as a developer version in spring. For users, the glasses should come at the end of the year. If you take your glasses off beforehandproIf you want to beer, you have to send an email to MWCdemo@htc.com .
At the end the saying is mentioned: “ Progress is the realization of Utopias ". The event will then end with an interview.
Image: TechStage.de
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Samsung
Of course there is also something from Samsung on the same day: the new Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 EDGE was presented. We'll tell you how the event went in this post.
Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 EDGE
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Madness right from the start of the live stream: around 390 spectators.
When the event starts, things are already getting exciting: you can see a lot of effects on the stage. It is sat by "metal".prochen, and a voice speaks of "TheNextGalaxy".
The new S6 offers revised security standards, which is why payment is now also possible: Samsung Pay. Even “wireless charging” is possible with the new devices, eg maybe soon with the Tables from Ikea. The new S6 Edge now also has a rounded screen on both sides.
There are several versions: a silver and a gold one and the device is also available in other colors, black, white, green and turquoise.
Image: TechStage.de
The icons in the interface, which were confusing for some users, have disappeared - they have become simply by plain text replaced, said Hyun Yeul Lee, vice president of the user experience team.
Image: TechStage.de
There are also new functions for the camera: you can switch to creative mode here to get more settings. The camera should now also be better in dark surroundings. The quality should also be better than that of the iPhone 6, according to Samsung. The camera is now ready to start faster: the camera is ready to start in 0,7 seconds (a double click on the home button is sufficient).
If the S6 EDGE is upside down on a table, the colors on the display show what is going on on the smartphone - whether a new text message has arrived or something else. You can now reject calls by placing your finger on the heart rate sensor on the camera.
Image: TechStage.de
The new cell phone should be faster and consume less energy, according to Justin Deison, vice president Product strategy.
There's even a new Galaxy Gear GV for the two new S6s Proproducts.
The battery now charges half as fast as the iPhone 6, according to Justin. Unfortunately, it is no longer interchangeable, which is a shame. He also says that because it is permanently installed, it is no longer necessary to buy a replacement battery, as the battery should last a long time.
Image: TechStage.de
Now back to Samsung Pay: “NFC is currently not widespread. In the US only 10 are currently accepting Procenter of all credit card acceptance points NFC cards,” says Deison. That's why Samsung uses a new technology: NST. Samsung Pay is also secure: to pay, you have to hold your finger on the fingerprint on the phone in order to be able to pay at all. In addition, you then have to enter your pin code on your ATM card. Samsung Pay is currently only available in Korea and the USA.
On the security of the S6 (EDGE): “The Samsung Galaxy S6 is a very secure smartphone. Samsung Knox has also been redesigned, ”said Gregory Wade, Chairman of the Business Customer Division.
After that, the event ended with a talk show.
Is the new smartphone protected from dust and water? Probably not, it wasn't announced at the event.
What I think is a shame is that it is no SD card slot more there. Pity!
The new S6 and S6 Edge should be there from 10. April give to buy.
Technical data:
Display: 5,1 inch Quad HD Super AMOLED, 577 ppi (!)
RAM: 3 GB
Internal storage: 32, 64 or 128GB (not expandable!)
Camera: front: 5MP, F1.9 lens (also HDR possible) rear: 16MP with an F1.9 lens
Operating system: Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Battery: 2.550 mAh
Battery power: WiFi up to 12 hours, LTE up to 11 hours, video up to 13 hours, and music up to 49 hours
Connectivity: LTE, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, WLAN, GPS
Price: approx. 1000 - 1100 euros
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As well on Monday there was a lot going on at the technology fair in Barcelona. You can now read what exactly was going on!
SanDisk
SanDisk also made big headlines: the company presented a new micro SD card with 200GB.
There are also new accessories for smartphones. SanDisk today introduced a new memory card with 200 GB (!). Some laptops even have less memory!
Last year SanDisk had already introduced something gigantic: a micro SD card with 128 GB. Now the Californian manufacturer has something new and bigger: a micro SD card with an insane 200 GB!
Why so much memory?
Smartphones are responsible for the fact that new and larger micro SDs are created again and again. SanDisk wanted to create more memory for smartphone users, as more and more photos are stored on smartphones, so larger memories are necessary, according to SanDisk.
When can I buy the card?
The new micro SD card should be available in the second quarter of this year. The retail price is said to be $ 399,99.
Crazy, right?
Technical data:
Memory: 200GB
Price: 367 Euros
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Microsoft
This year Microsoft has something to say in the smartphone industry: the new Microsoft Lumia 640.
Nokia Lumia 640
Image: TechStage.de
It's not gold and white, according to rumors, but you can buy it in blue, black, white and orange. You can also choose whether you want a single or dual SIM.
The new Lumia has an 8 MP camera, unfortunately not as advanced as the new S6 from Samsung with a 16 MP camera. In addition, the cell phone has a "front-facing" camera with a wide angle.
Regarding the operating system: the new mobile phone does not come with Windows 10, but it runs with Windows Phone OS 8.1. For everyone who wants Windows 10 on the Lumia: the update to Windows 10 will be submitted free of charge.
“We will introduce the first Windows 10 smartphones at the end of the year,” said Stephen Elop, Microsoft EVP. So you can expect the first Windows 10 smartphones by the end of the year.
There is also a new "Maps" app. The new Lumia Maps.
Image: TechStage.de
The new smartphone can be bought in April. There are two variants: one with 3G for 139 euros or with LTE for 159 euros.
Image: TechStage.de
There is also a large variant: the Lumia 640 XL. Here, too, there are two variants: 3G: 189 euros, LTE: 219 euros.
Image: TechStage.de
Technical data:
ProProcessor: Snapdragon, 1,2 GHz
Memory: 1GB
Internal memory: 8GB
Camera: 8MP (Lumia 640) / 13 MP (Lumia 640 XL)
Display: small model: 5 inches / large model: 5,7 inches
Operating system: Windows 8.1 -> Update to Windows 10 will be submitted later
Price: from April, small variant: 3G, 139 euros or LTE 159 euros / large variant: 3G, 189 euros or LTE 219 euros
Other: Single or dual SIM, 3G or LTE
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Sony
of course also has something to introduce: a tablet. If you want to know what it can do, then read on!
Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet
Image: Sony
Today the new Sony Xperia Z4 was presented at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. It's even waterproof.
For everyone who wants it smart: the new tablet is 6,1 millimeters thin, both for outdoor freaks and for tablet technology freaks. The tablet skillfully and quickly. It's waterproof, has the latest Snapdragon 810 built in and even the latest Android version is on it. Cool!
About the display: it is 2k-capable and has a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. The screen is 10,1 inches.
The new Sony tablet has a front camera with 5,1 MP and the rear camera has 8,1 megapixels.
The device is splash-proof and has GPS, Bluetooth and of course WiFi.
From June you should be able to buy the new Sony Xperia Z4. Nothing precise has been said about the price, but it is assumed that 450 euros for the WLAN variant and 100 euros More for the LTE variant.
Technical data:
Proprocessor: Snapdragon 810, 2 GHz
Display: 10,1 inches, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Memory: 3GB
Internal memory: 32 gigabytes (expandable via micro SD card up to 128GB)
Camera: front: 5,1 megapixels / rear: 8,1 MP
Operating system: 5.0 Lollipop
Price: WLAN model: 450 euros / LTE model: 550 euros, in the range from June
Models: WLAN variant or LTE variant
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Thanks to the TechStage team for providing the pictures!
