The GSMA has shared more details about its upcoming MWC Los Angeles event. The conference will take place in person at the Los Angeles Convention Center, and is set to run from October 26-28. The theme for the event is Connected Impact, with programming that is being put together in collaboration with the CTIA wireless trade association. In addition to featuring roughly a … [Read more...] about GSMA Offers Details About MWCLA Programming
Goodix SoC Gets PSA Level 1 Certification
Goodix will be looking to place its GR551x System-on-Chip (SoC) solution in more IoT devices after achieving Platform Security Architecture (PSA) Level 1 certification. The accolade indicates that the SoC has cleared all 10 of the PSA’s Level 1 security requirements, and generally lives up to the security best practices for IoT devices. The GR551x SoC series was designed … [Read more...] about Goodix SoC Gets PSA Level 1 Certification
GSMA Praises Mobile Industry for Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
"The GSMA noted that that progress would not have been possible without 4G and 5G networks, which have allowed the mobile industry to provide better service to a greater number of people to ensure that everyone can actually take advantage of the tools that are available." The GSMA’s latest impact report suggests that mobile technology is helping the world achieve the UN’s … [Read more...] about GSMA Praises Mobile Industry for Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
News Roundup: Rugged Tablets, Biometric Leggings, NFT Solutions, and More
This week's roundup of Mobile ID World's top stories features a diverse mix of topics, from biometric tablets to sensor-laden activewear. Even NFT-related technology makes an appearance. The most popular article of the week, though, focused on passwords and their flaws. In particular, the feature delved into password use among children and ideas on how to push kids toward … [Read more...] about News Roundup: Rugged Tablets, Biometric Leggings, NFT Solutions, and More
Plus Ça Change: New iPhones, Same Old Biometrics
Apple has unveiled its new iPhone devices for 2021, and none of them have brought back Touch ID, nor have any delivered in-display Face ID. For many, this will be somewhat disappointing news. Over the past several months there has been a good deal of speculation about plans on Apple's part to bring back its iconic fingerprint scanning authentication system in a setup that … [Read more...] about Plus Ça Change: New iPhones, Same Old Biometrics
Biometrics, Mobile ID Gain Traction Amid Shift to Hybrid Work: Survey
Entrust has released a new study that suggests that the hybrid work model is likely to become permanent in the wake of the pandemic. The company surveyed more than 1,500 business leaders and another 1,500 rank-and-file employees from all over the world, and found that a full 80 percent of the former and 75 percent of the latter are either using a hybrid remote model, or are … [Read more...] about Biometrics, Mobile ID Gain Traction Amid Shift to Hybrid Work: Survey
Samsung Places Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor in New Galaxy A03s Smartphone
Samsung has unveiled its latest budget-friendly smartphone offering. The new Galaxy A03s arrives a few months after the A02s, and is aggressively priced at only £139 (approximately $190 USD). At that price, consumers will get a smartphone with an Octa Core processor and a 6.5-inch Infinity-V display. The phone also comes with four built-in cameras, including a front-facing … [Read more...] about Samsung Places Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor in New Galaxy A03s Smartphone
IBM Security Pushes Digital Transformation With New Cloud SASE Solution
IBM Security has updated its Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) portfolio to help organizations that are looking to make the transition to the cloud. The SASE solution leverages Zscaler technology, and will allow businesses to implement zero trust security protocols across their entire corporate infrastructure. According to a recent survey (commissioned by IBM), the vast … [Read more...] about IBM Security Pushes Digital Transformation With New Cloud SASE Solution
Goodix Unveils New SoC for IoT Development
Goodix is looking to capture a portion of a trillion dollar IoT market with the debut if its new NB-IoT system-on-chip (SoC) solution. The GR851x series meets the latest 3GPP Rel-14 and Rel-15 standards, and boasts an ARM Cortex-M4F core with OpenCPU dual AP/CP core architecture. According to Goodix, that technology package will allow developers to build new IoT applications … [Read more...] about Goodix Unveils New SoC for IoT Development
Drones Are Coming. Should We Be Afraid?
When Qualcomm unveiled its new drone development platform, the company tried to place most of the attention on the more consumer-friendly applications of the technology. Representatives eagerly explained how the next generation of drones would help Hollywood make better films, or help retailers bring packages to our doors more quickly, giving everyday civilians more reason to … [Read more...] about Drones Are Coming. Should We Be Afraid?
HONOR Looks to 3D ToF Tech to Boost Selfie Capabilities of New Flagship Smartphone Line
HONOR now has a new flagship line of smartphones. The company’s share of the Chinese market has already jumped from three percent to 14.6 percent since the tech provider gained its independence from Huawei in November of 2020, and believes that the new HONOR Magic3 Series will drive continued growth at home and internationally. The Magic3 Series includes the baseline … [Read more...] about HONOR Looks to 3D ToF Tech to Boost Selfie Capabilities of New Flagship Smartphone Line
Samsung’s Newest Foldable Shows Promise and Peril of Under-display Camera Tech
Samsung has officially unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, and cemented under-display camera technology as the major new trend in mobile tech. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the latest in Samsung's line of foldable phones, which started out with the original, groundbreaking Galaxy Z Fold device in 2019 and continued with a sequel as well as Samsung's line of Galaxy Z Flip … [Read more...] about Samsung’s Newest Foldable Shows Promise and Peril of Under-display Camera Tech
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