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Broadcast Pro
22-05-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Viasat expands coverage of in-flight connectivity service
Business aviation customers using the Global Aero Terminal 5510 have benefitted from their high-performance connectivity being extended into the Middle East and South America. Viasat has announced that business aviation customers using its in-flight connectivity solution on super-midsized private jets are now benefitting from expanded coverage into the Middle East and South America. The service enhancement is available to current and future customers using Viasats Global Aero Terminal (GAT) 5510, which already provides high-performance connectivity with uncapped speeds over North and Central America, the Caribbean, North Atlantic flight tracks and Europe. Expanded coverage into the Middle East and South America has been delivered by optimising the use of Viasats satellite network assets and management tools, with existing customers only requiring a simple over-the-air software download and remote configuration. The compact GAT 5510 terminal is certified on a range of different private jets. Available as a linefit option on the Gulfstream G280, Bombardier C3500 and Embraer Praetors, it is also a retrofit option through Viasats network of authorised dealers, with Supplemental Type Certificate (STCs) on several popular airframes. Kai Tang, Head of Business Aviation at Viasat, said: 'Viasat has a successful track record of delivering high-performance connectivity to a large number of super-midsized private jets, allowing passengers to seamlessly access the most data-hungry applications, such as high-definition video conferencing, content streaming and bulk file transfers. This is a very important segment of our market and has shown significant growth, driven by large fleet operators who have emphasized the importance of coverage into the Middle East and South America. Weve received extremely positive feedback since responding to that need and look forward to building on this momentum with other strategic coverage extensions soon. 'This also marks an important step in harmonising Viasat business aviation solutions following our acquisition of Inmarsat. As our service for super-midsized private jets continues to evolve, it has also transitioned from its former name of Viasat Ka and is now part of our next generation JetXP in-flight connectivity brand. As a result, the total number of JetXP customers now exceeds 600 worldwide, signaling a strong and rapid uptake in the market.' JetXP became commercially available at the end of last year, with the launch of new service plans for Viasats legacy Jet ConneX solution. Hundreds of customers have already upgraded to the JetXP service plans, enjoying a range of premium benefits, such as uncapped speeds, expanded capacity and increased network prioritisation. Todays announcement marks another milestone, as customers of the legacy Viasat Ka business aviation service have now also transitioned to JetXP, following the introduction of expanded capacity. This supports Viasats continued focus on taking business aviation in-flight connectivity to the next level by unleashing the full power of its global Ka-band network and building on a successful track record for delivering consistent, reliable and seamless global connectivity, complemented by the white-glove customer service and 24/7 support of its distribution partners – Collins Aerospace, Gogo and Honeywell. The service was developed following extensive consultation with customers, partners and research agencies, in addition to detailed analysis of usage trends over recent years. The results indicated that expectations around business aviation connectivity have evolved considerably. Traditional speed-based plans are now outdated, especially those that advertise a top-speed without details around when, where and how frequently it will be achieved. Instead, the business aviation industry has broadened its focus to the overall experience. Tang added: 'This sentiment has also been reflected by insights from our annual industry survey, which asked business aviation professionals to share their views on in-flight connectivity. Reliability, coverage, consistency and overall experience including white-glove customer service and 24/7 global support were found to be the most important factors, followed by speed. So while were consistently seeing speeds that exceed 100Mbps over Europe and other regions, these survey results highlight the markets understanding that beyond a certain bandwidth threshold, high speed tests do not reflect the actual passenger experience. Instead, you need a combination of several different factors and thats where JetXP really excels. 'It combines a range of strengths after our acquisition of Inmarsat to offer the best of both worlds: from our global coverage and powerful capacity to our advanced network management techniques, trusted expertise and world-class innovation. We also continue to invest heavily in customer support for our partners, ensuring they have the best tools and resources necessary to provide a reliable and robust connectivity experience.'
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Business Standard
22-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Reno 14 series: Google Gemini will work with OPPO apps in upcoming phones
China's OPPO has announced a partnership with Google to integrate Gemini AI in the OPPO Reno 14 series. The company has announced that the OPPO Reno 14 Series will integrate Gemini with OPPO's core apps. With this, Gemini will be able to pull information and take actions across multiple apps and services, including OPPO Notes, Calendar, and Clock. The Reno 14 Series has already launched in China, where Google services are not available. This suggests that the Gemini AI integration is intended for the global variants of the smartphones. However, OPPO has not yet revealed a launch timeline for markets outside Reno 14 Series with Google GeminiWith this partnership, Gemini on OPPO Reno 14 Series smartphones will support cross-app functionality through natural language prompts. For example, users will be able to summarise long documents and save them directly to OPPO Notes, or extract recipe steps from YouTube videos and store them for future READ: Acer launches Intel Core Ultra-powered Swift Neo laptop: Price, detailsGemini will also be able to assist with calendar management—for instance, automatically adding trip details to the OPPO Calendar after a booking is confirmed. Kai Tang, President of OPPO's Software Engineering said "With the Reno14 Series, we are collaborating closely with Google to systematically integrate Google Gemini into OPPO core apps. This integration will enable users to effortlessly perform complex actions across multiple apps using simple natural language queries, significantly enhancing AI convenience."OPPO Reno 14 Series: DetailsThe Reno 14 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8450 processor, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage. It sports a 6.83-inch OLED display with 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of 1,200 nits. For camera, the Pro variant offers a triple rear camera set-up comprising a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP telephoto lens. At the front, it features a 50MP camera for selfies and video calls. It is backed by a 6,200mAh battery with support for 80W wired charging. The device weighs around 201g. The standard Reno 14 features the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chip, with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. It has a slightly smaller 6.59-inch OLED display with 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, offering peak brightness of 1,200 nits. The phone includes a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP telephoto lens. It also has a 50MP front-facing camera. Powering the device is a 6,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging. It weighs about READ: WWDC: What to expect from iOS 19, Apple's next platform update for iPhonesBoth smartphones run Android 15-based ColorOS Reno 14 Pro: SpecificationsDisplay: 6.83-inch OLED, 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8450RAM: Up to 16GBStorage: Up to 1TBRear camera: 50MP primary + 50MP ultra-wide + 50MP telephotoFront camera: 50MPBattery: 6,200mAhCharging: 80W wiredOPPO Reno 14: SpecificationsDisplay: 6.59-inch OLED, 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rateProcessor: MediaTek Dimensity 8350RAM: Up to 16GBStorage: Up to 1TBRear camera: 50MP primary + 8MP ultra-wide + 50MP telephotoFront camera: 50MPBattery: 6,000mAhCharging: 80W wired
Phone Arena
22-05-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
Google brings Gemini to another highly anticipated smartphone series
Google and Oppo have been working together to further improve AI integration in smartphones. After recently announcing that its flagship Find X8 will support Android 16 Beta 3, Oppo revealed this week that Google Gemini is coming to its Reno 14 series. Initially introduced in China last week, Reno 14 and Reno 14 Pro are now being prepared for their global launch. Oppo hasn't yet confirmed when they will be available, but today's announcement confirmed they will be available in all markets where the company sells its products. Building upon its partnership with Google, Oppo plans to take AI integration to the next level by adding Gemini to its mid-range Reno 14 phones. Gemini will be able to pull information and help Reno 14 users take action across multiple apps and services, including Oppo Notes, Calendar, and Reno 14 users will be able to complete tasks directly in their chat thanks to Google's Gemini. With a single prompt, users can ask Gemini to work across their apps, simply by pressing and holding the side button to activate Gemini. – Kai Tang, President of OPPO's Software Engineering, May 2025 Oppo Reno 14 series launches globally with Google Gemini | Image credit: Oppo But wait, there's more! Oppo revealed that Gemini will support multi-app experiences to help users complete even more tasks and save time. For example, Reno 14 users can ask Gemini to summarize key points from a large document and save the summary directly into Oppo Notes app for easy the addition of Google Gemini, managing schedules and daily routines will also become more intuitive. For instance, after booking a hotel or plane flight, Reno 14 owners can ask Gemini to 'add this to my Oppo Calendar,' which will automatically create an event in the announcement doesn't really come as a surprise since Oppo announced earlier this year at MWC 2025 that it plans to enhance its AI strategy with new partnerships and collaborations. On top of that, Oppo revealed that it wants to bring AI features to nearly 100 million users by the end of 2025, but that will mostly depend on the popularity of its new phones.
