But 2017 will bring new watches based on Android Wear 2.0, an updated version of Google’s Android operating system. Last year wasn’t a banner year for smart watches.
Startups have created accessories that let the headset be used wirelessly, and HTC is expected to offer a more integrated solution in the Vive 2. For its follow-up device, HTC is expected to cut the cable that currently tethers the headset to its user’s PC. You can expect it to have a metal body to match Microsoft’s other Surface devices and run the Windows 10 operating system through an emulator when connected to an external keyboard, monitor, and mouse.Ī year ago, HTC’s pivot from making smartphones to focusing on virtual-reality technology seemed risky, but its Vive VR system has gained a solid following since its April 2016 release. The S8 is also rumored to pack an extremely high-resolution “ 4K” display, a second rear camera, and possibly an iris scanner for an added layer of security.ĬEO Satya Nadella has said Microsoft is working on the “ultimate mobile device.” What might that be? Its Surface series of laptops, PCs, and tablets is missing a phone, but one is expected to launch in 2017. The company has already revealed that the phone will feature a new virtual personal assistant based on technology from the startup Viv, which it acquired in October.
The upcoming Galaxy S8 is expected to be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress trade show in late February. Samsung’s Galaxy Edge phones sport a similar design and have been called gimmicky Apple appears to be trying to make the feature more useful by enabling the phone to react when you touch any of its sides instead of just one.Īs Samsung’s flagship gadget, the Galaxy S could rehabilitate the company’s reputation, which was tarnished by its botched Galaxy Note 7 recall- but only if the phone delights consumers and doesn’t spontaneously burst into flames. OLED displays are thinner, lighter, and more flexible than LCDs. One model could swap its liquid-crystal LCD display for one made of OLEDs (organic light-emitting diodes) that will wrap around the gadget’s edges. To mark the iPhone’s 10th anniversary this year, Apple is expected to overhaul the phone’s design. Phones dominate our list of the six most significant gadgets we expect to see this year. Smartphone geeks have a lot to look forward to in 2017.
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