Telefónica is announcing the expansion of its global strategic relationship with Microsoft. It will focus on accelerating the creation of joint initiatives in the consumer market. By bringing solutions in areas such as gaming, connectivity, communications, secure access to data and new Living Apps to existing and new markets.
The company is looking to expand services for corporate and consumers with the new partnership. Chema Alonso, Chief Digital Officer at Telefónica made the announcement at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 taking place in Barcelona.
“We celebrate reaching a new level of collaboration in our strategic relationship with Microsoft to generate new opportunities and expand existing ones in the consumer, digital home and innovation space”.
Chema Alonso
Last year, it launched Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and the commercialization of Xbox consoles in Spain. It will be looking at bringing this service to other markets where it operates. Telefónica is looking to offer a monthly subscription of Microsoft 365 in markets where it has a presence. It also plans to bring access to select LinkedIn Learning content to its Movistar Plus+ television platform. Users will be able to connect to video conferences and make calls through Microsoft Teams using Movistar Home. Finally, Telefónica will run joint commercial and marketing initiatives on Surface devices in Telefónica’s markets in Europe.
The Chairman of Telefónica and GSMA, José María Álvarez-Pallete, notes the company has achieved important milestones in its collaboration with Microsoft. And is looking forward to working on new services based on their state of the art connectivity and the transformative power of AI.
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Nokia is unveiling its first branded laptop the PureBook Pro globally. The Nokia PureBook range will come in two models, 15″ and 17″. They will run on Intel’s newest 12th generation mobile processor and be pre-installed with Microsoft Windows 11.
Nokia PureBook Pro comes with a large touchpad, backlit keyboard, and fingerprint reader. It has a wide full HD display, 2MP HD camera, 8GB RAM and 512 GB SSD storage. They are available with only the Intel Core i3 processor at the moment. It has a Micros SD slot for additional storage.
The Nokia PureBook Pro 15.6″ and 17.3″ will be available in Blue, Dark gray, Red and Silver colors. There is no release date but Nokia says it will start selling at 699€ and available in 22 markets globally.
The PureBook Nokia branded laptops were previously only available in the Indian market. Some of the known devices available are the Nokia PureBook S14 and PureBook X14. French start-up OFF Global reached a licensing agreement with Nokia to launch the Nokia-branded laptops globally in 22 new markets. The company will facilitate the design, manufacturing, go-to-market strategy and sales of the new Nokia notebook line.
Check out the full device specifications below.
Nokia PureBook Pro device specifications
PureBook Pro 15.6″
PureBook Pro 17.3″
Operating System
Windows 11
Windows 11
Dimensions
Width – 358 mm Depth – 237 mm Height – 19.1 mm Weight – 1.7 kg
Width – 399 mm Depth – 260 mm Height – 19.6 mm Weight – 2.5 kg
Processor
Intel® Core™ i3-1220P
Intel® Core™ i3-1220P
GPU
Display
Size – 15.6 inches Type – FHD IPS Aspect Ratio – Resolution – 1920 x 1080 Maximum Brightness – 250 nits Refresh rate – 60 Hz
Size – 17.3 inches Type – FHD IPS Aspect Ratio – Resolution – 1920 x 1080 Maximum Brightness – 250 nits Refresh rate – 60 Hz
Color
Blue, Dark gray, Red and Silver.
Blue, Dark gray, Red and Silver.
Memory
8 GB DDR4
8 GB DDR4
Storage
512 GB SSD
512 GB SSD
Camera
2.5MP HD Video Camera
2.5MP HD Video Camera
Battery
Lithium polymer 57 Wh, 65W, Fast charge
Lithium polymer 63 Wh, 65W, Fast charge
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 5 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, BT 5
Wi-Fi 5 802.11a/b/g/n/ac BT 5
Ports
2 x USB-C 3.2, 1 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x Audio jack SD card slot
2 x USB-C 3.2, 1 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x Audio jack SD card slot
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OPPO is introducing new flagship devices with the launch of the OPPO Find X5, X5 Pro and X5 Lite. The devices come with the company’s MariSilicon X imaging NPU which makes it easy to capture clear 4K Ultra Video at night. It also features two 50 MP Sony IMX766 camera sensors, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and ColorOs 12.1 OS. A new Multi-Screen Connect feature promises to make it easy to work across a Windows PC and the phone. Is the Find X5 able to give the iPhone a competition?
The high-end Find X5 Pro sports a 6.7″ ultra-clear curved AMOLED screen with WQHD+ resolution. It is powered by a multicore Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The X5 Pro has a 5000mAh battery and the new battery health engine gives twice as many (1600) charging cycles. Its 80W SUPERVOOC flash charging technology charges it from zero to 50% in 12 minutes. While the 50W AIRVOOC powers it up to 100% wirelessly in 47 minutes. It will be available in ceramic white and glaze back colors.
The Find X5 has an ultra-premium finish, with frosted, matte glass and fingerprint-resistant chassis. It includes a dual 50MP Sony IMX766 camera system just like the Pro, powered by MariSilicon X. It sports a 6.5” 120Hz billion-colour display. Also has support for 80W SUPERVOOC charging and 30W AIRVOOC wireless charging. It will be available in Black or White colors.
The OPPO Find X5 Pro and OPPO Find X5 will be available from March 14 retailing at €1299 and €999 respectively. The entry-level OPPO X5 Lite will retail at €480 and be available later this year.
Below are the full device specifications of the new OPPO Find X5 series smartphones.
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Acer has updated its Swift line of notebooks with new models of the Swift 5 and Swift 3. The new laptop models are thin, light, powered with 12th Gen Intel Core processors and Intel Iris Xe graphics. They have bright 14-inch touchscreendisplays and all-day battery life.
Acer Swift 5
The new Acer Swift 5 (SF514-56T) laptop comes in a CNC-machined unibody chassis weighing 1.2 kg and 14.95 mm thin. It runs on a 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processorfeaturing up to 12 cores with Intel® Iris® Xe graphics. Has 16 GB of dual-channel LPDDR5 memory and up to 2 TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage. The Swift 5 features a 14-inch WQXGA (2560×1600) touchscreen display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and 92% screen-to-body ratio. Acer notes the display is made with a layer of Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass to protect the surface.
The Acer Swift 5 (SF514-56T) will be available in North America in June starting at USD 1,499. It will come to the EMEA in March at EUR 1,799, and in China in April at RMB 9,999.
Acer Swift 3
The Acer Swift 3 (SF314-512) is an all-new 14-inch laptop available in three color-washed designs. It comes with the latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. It features a bright 16:9 QHD or FHD touchdisplay and an FHD webcam with Acer’s TNR technology for better video calls. The device ports include USB Type-C, USB Type-A, and HDMI 2.1. The Swift 3 promises four hours of battery life after a single 30-minute charge. It also comes with Acer’s TwinAir dual-fan cooling system, which offers an improvement over the thermal performance of a single fan alone.
The Acer Swift 3 (SF314-512) will be available in North America in June starting at USD 849.99. In the EMEA in April starting at EUR 1,199; and in China in April, starting at RMB 5,499.
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Infinix announces Zero 5G smartphone with MediaTek Dimensity 900 6nm processor, UFS 3.1 storage and a 48MP triple camera. The latest flagship phone from Infinix becomes its first 5G device supporting up to 13 bands. The company hopes the improved efficiency of faster data transfer rates will empower new user experiences. The Infinix Zero 5G will launch globally at about 46,000 KSH, NGN 169,500, $280, EUR 250, Rs. 19,999.
The latest Infinix flagship comes in a uni-curve body design with either a glossy finish cosmic black or vegan leather finish Skyligh Orange colour. It sports a 6.78″ 120Hz LCD Full HD display with a 240Hz touch sampling rate. It is powered by the latest MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor which should be able to handle multiple tasks. Thanks to a total of 13GB of RAM, 8GB plus another 5GB virtual memory and a speedy 128GB UFS 3.1 storage.
The Zero 5G offers a 48MP triple camera with 30X digital zoom and 2X optical zoom. In terms of battery life, the phone has 5000mAh which can typically last you a working day with heavy use. The 33W fast charge promises zero to full in about an hour. It runs on Infinx XOS 10 which is based on Android 11.
“With the Zero 5G, we aim to offer higher performance in terms of faster download speed faster gaming experience. The improved efficiency will empower new user experiences and will make industry collaborative and efficient“.
Anish Kapoor, CEO Infinix India
Infinix Zero 5G specifications
Dimensions
168.7 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm, Weight: 199g
Display
6.78″ 1080 x 2460, FHD LTPS, 120Hz, 500 nits (peak)
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The global launch date for the Doogee V20 5G rugged phone has been set for February 21st. The first rugged phone with an AMOLED display originally valued at $399.99 will debut at $299.99. This price will only be available for the first 1000 purchases on Aliexpress, Doogeemall, and Banggood. Check out the device review below.
When you consider the features included, the V20 represents excellent value for money. The 1.05″ rear display will undoubtedly catch your attention. The back display designed for keeping up with notifications, music control, and checking battery levels, can also be customized. On the front, however, the V20 features the well-known Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a 2400*1080 resolution. It measures 6.43″ in length and can display a wide variety of colors including very deep blacks.
The back also comes in 2 finishes and 3 colors. The Wine red and Knight black colors are complimented with a carbon-fiber finish while the Phantom grey comes with an AG frost finish.
Because of its IP68 and IP69K ratings, the device is waterproof, drop-proof, and dustproof as usual. It is also MIL-STD-810G compliant.
Memory-wise, the V20 has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of fast storage, which can be expanded to 512GB with a TF card. The rugged phone is powered by a 6000mAh battery, and the included 33W fast charger charges the battery from 0 to 100% in less than 2 hours. It also supports 15W wireless.
The rear camera setup includes a 64MP main camera, a 20MP night vision camera, and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. The front-facing camera is a 16MP selfie sensor.
Other features include NFC, support for four navigation satellites, game mode, an advanced cooling system, a custom button, Corning Gorilla Glass display protection, dual 5G nano-SIM support, a virtual toolkit, and many more.
Doogee V20 5G phone Review – Frankie Tech
Doogee V20’s value for money is out of this world. The $299.99 is only available for a limited period after which it will return to its original price of $399.99 on AliExpress. With coupons, you can get it at even lower prices. Visit the official Doogee V20 5G phone website to learn more about this product.
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