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Ericsson Details its Response to COVID-19 in New FAQ

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Ericsson has taken the time to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about its response to the coronavirus. The tech giant confirmed that it is continuing to monitor the situation, and that it is following the public health recommendations of local and international authorities in its various areas of operation. In the meantime, Ericsson noted that mobile … [Read more...] about Ericsson Details its Response to COVID-19 in New FAQ

Goodix Provides Fingerprint Sensor, Smart Audio Tech for OnePlus 8 Series

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Goodix has provided a collection of technology solutions for the recently announced OnePlus 8 Series of smartphones. The OnePlus 8 Series includes the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro, both of which feature Goodix’s flagship in-display fingerprint sensor alongside Goodix’s smart audio amplifier and smart noise suppression offerings.   The news speaks to the ongoing popularity … [Read more...] about Goodix Provides Fingerprint Sensor, Smart Audio Tech for OnePlus 8 Series

GSMA Extends MWC Barcelona to 2024

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The GSMA has renewed its agreement with its various partners in the city of Barcelona. The arrangement extends MWC Barcelona through to 2024, and demonstrates that there is still considerable enthusiasm for the event despite the cancellation of the 2020 show. MWC Barcelona is one of the world’s premiere mobile technology events, and has historically drawn upwards of 110,000 … [Read more...] about GSMA Extends MWC Barcelona to 2024

New Nuance Tool Lets Enterprise Orgs Build Their Own Conversational AI Systems

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"The tool is called Nuance Mix, and is offered on a Software-as-a-Service basis." Nuance Communications has announced a new tool designed to let client organizations design and deploy their own conversational AI systems, without the need for specialized expertise. The tool is called Nuance Mix, and is offered on a Software-as-a-Service basis. Nuance says that multiple … [Read more...] about New Nuance Tool Lets Enterprise Orgs Build Their Own Conversational AI Systems

Discover App is Latest to Support Face Unlock on Pixel 4

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The Pixel 4 was launched by Google back in November of 2019 featuring Face Unlock, Android's version of biometric facial recognition that functions similar to Apple's Face ID. The introduction of Face Unlock was seen by many as a big step for Google and Android, as until that point previous Pixel phones had all relied on their signature rear-mounted fingerprint scanners for … [Read more...] about Discover App is Latest to Support Face Unlock on Pixel 4

New OnePlus Devices Maintain In-display, Face-Scanning Trends

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With the mobile industry among the many others that are seeing supply chain disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic, two of the biggest trends in mobile biometrics are marching right along thanks to the launch of a new pair of smartphones from OnePlus. The trends in question are in-display fingerprint scanning and face-based authentication; the phones are the OnePlus 8 and … [Read more...] about New OnePlus Devices Maintain In-display, Face-Scanning Trends

Ericsson, Telenor, and Sony Team up on Location Tracking Services

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Ericsson is teaming up with Telenor and Sony Network Communications Europe to develop better IoT monitoring solutions. The new offerings will leverage Sony’s Visilion and mSafety platforms in conjunction with Ericsson’s IoT Accelerator and Telenor’s network to deliver real-time location tracking services. The three partners believe that their solutions will have applications … [Read more...] about Ericsson, Telenor, and Sony Team up on Location Tracking Services

Huawei Opts for Goodix Fingerprint Sensor in New P40 Series

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Huawei has unveiled a new P40 line of 5G smartphones. The line includes the Huawei P40, the P40 Pro, and the P40 Pro+, each of which features Goodix’s optical in-display fingerprint sensor and AMOLED touch controller. The sensor will enable secure biometric authentication and speed up authentication times by as much as 30 percent.   The news makes the P40 line the … [Read more...] about Huawei Opts for Goodix Fingerprint Sensor in New P40 Series

Goodix Places In-Display Fingerprint Sensor in Redmi K30 Pro

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Another smartphone manufacturer has decided to take advantage of Goodix’s in-display fingerprint scanning technology. The company has announced that its ultra-thin optical in-display fingerprint sensor will soon be appearing in the Fast and Furious Redmi K30 Pro Series. The K30 Pro will include a Goodix smart audio amplifier in addition to the fingerprint sensor. Redmi … [Read more...] about Goodix Places In-Display Fingerprint Sensor in Redmi K30 Pro

Mobile Tech Marches On in This Week’s Top Stories Roundup

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At a time of deep concern over the spread of COVID-19 and its future economic effects, this week's roundup of Mobile ID World's top stories may offer a balm with its assortment of stories pointing to the future of mobile and identity technologies. First up, some news that could see mobile technology proliferate more widely in emerging markets: Samsung and Mastercard … [Read more...] about Mobile Tech Marches On in This Week’s Top Stories Roundup

Google Fixes Biometric Flaw in Latest Android Developer Preview Release

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Google has fixed what has been termed by many to be a major flaw in its new Face Unlock biometric authentication system that was released with the Pixel 4 late last year. In the latest release of the Android 11 Developer Preview 2 (DP2), the "require eyes to be open" feature is live, meaning users can now ensure that Face Unlock will only work if they have their eyes … [Read more...] about Google Fixes Biometric Flaw in Latest Android Developer Preview Release