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Zawya
20-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
TECNO Unveils Groundbreaking Innovations at MWC 2025: AI-Powered Photography, Ultra-Thin Smartphones, and Futuristic Designs Set New Industry Benchmarks
TECNO's announcement at MWC 2025 is a game-changer in the smartphone industry, blending cutting-edge technology with exceptional design. Here's a breakdown of the key highlights: Camon 40 Series: TECNO is bringing professional-grade photography to the masses with its AI-powered Camon 40 Series. The Universal Tone technology ensures accurate skin tone representation across different lighting conditions, taking smartphone photography to the next level. Spark Slim: At just 5.75mm in thickness, the Spark Slim combines sleek design with endurance, housing a 5200mAh battery. It proves that you don't have to sacrifice performance for a slim profile, making it an impressive contender for the future of mobile design. PHANTOM Ultimate 2: This tri-fold smartphone is one of TECNO's boldest innovations, pushing the boundaries of foldable technology. Its triple-folding display transforms it from a compact device to a tablet-sized powerhouse, offering unparalleled productivity and entertainment experiences. Starry Optical Fiber Technology: TECNO's new technology creates a mesmerizing starry effect on the phone's surface using optical fibers and mini-LED lighting. This adds a whole new aesthetic dimension to the smartphone, elevating its design to a premium level. MegaBook S14: As one of the world's lightest 14-inch OLED laptops, the MegaBook S14 caters to professionals who need both portability and top-tier performance. It's designed for seamless productivity, whether you're at the office or on the go. TECNO Kenya Pre-Orders: Locally, TECNO Kenya is taking pre-orders for the Camon 40 Series, with exclusive offers including TECNO Earbuds 3 and a KES 2,000 cashback. The pre-order is available through TECNO Exclusive Stores, Jumia, Masoko, and Safaricom Shops. TECNO continues to disrupt the mobile industry by introducing groundbreaking innovations that blend technology with accessibility, especially in emerging markets. With its focus on AI, design, and connectivity, TECNO is pushing the future of mobile technology forward. The brand's 'Stop at Nothing' philosophy embodies its relentless pursuit of innovation. For those in Kenya or elsewhere interested in TECNO's latest offerings, the pre-order link is available here.
Jordan News
10-03-2025
- Jordan News
The Thinnest iPhone in the World: Leaks Reveal Surprises about the "iPhone 17 Air" - Jordan News
Amid global anticipation, Apple is set to launch its new "iPhone 17 Air," which leaks suggest will be the world's thinnest smartphone for 2025. As details about the design and potential specifications emerge, questions arise about Apple's ability to deliver such a thin device without compromising on battery performance, camera quality, and other technical features. اضافة اعلان The Thinnest Smartphone on the Market According to leaks shared by the famous tech account "Ice Universe," the "iPhone 17 Air" will measure only 5.5 mm in thickness, making it very close to breaking the record for the thinnest available smartphone. While its length and width will match the iPhone 17 Pro dimensions, the side thickness will be the key differentiator. When compared to competitors, the "iPhone 17 Air" could surpass the upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge from Samsung, which is rumored to have a thickness ranging between 5.85 mm and 6.4 mm. It also beats the Spark Slim from Tecno, which appeared at the 2025 Mobile World Congress with a thickness of 5.7 mm, although it won't be the thinnest smartphone ever, as the Vivo X5 Max from 2014 still holds the record at 4.75 mm, surpassing the Oppo R5 at the time. Technical Trade-offs for Thinness Although the slim design gives the "iPhone 17 Air" an aesthetic advantage, it comes at the expense of certain features. According to leaks, Apple will equip the phone with only a single rear camera, while most competing phones still use dual or triple camera systems. A report from Digital Trends suggests that Apple will rely on a high-density battery to compensate for the phone's small size. The company is also likely to use silicon-carbon battery technology, which has a higher energy density and helps improve battery life without affecting charging speed. Will It Replace the "Plus" Model? Leaks indicate that the "iPhone 17 Air" will replace the "Plus" model, which Apple plans to discontinue this year. However, it is expected that the phone will come at a higher price than the iPhone 16 Plus, especially with the anticipation of using an updated version of the C1 modem that first appeared in the iPhone 16e. Launch Date As usual, Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 series during its annual event in September. Source: Agencies
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
I Saw Shockingly Thin Phones Everywhere at MWC 2025. But Do People Even Want Them?
Amid the throngs of humanoid robots, car concepts and futuristic displays at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, dozens of people swarm around one particular stand. From a distance, it appears to be one of many booths showcasing yet another smartphone lineup. But a closer look reveals what everyone's eagerly trying to get their hands on: a remarkably slim phone unlike anything I've ever seen. On display is Tecno's Spark Slim phone concept, a handset measuring 5.75mm thick (skinnier than a standard pencil) and weighing only 146 grams, according to the company. After waiting about 15 minutes for my turn, I pick up the coveted phone and am instantly amazed. It's light as a feather and yet doesn't feel like something I can snap in half. I do my own visual thickness test by pulling a pen out of my backpack and comparing it: the Spark Slim is, in fact, notably thinner. Tecno isn't the only company that seems to believe slim is in. A few halls down, Samsung displays its Galaxy S25 Edge, which remains just out of reach behind a barricade, surrounded by a similarly impenetrable crowd of eager spectators. Details on that phone, from specs to release date, are just as slim as its appearance. But reports suggest we'll see it sometime this year. Read more: Best of MWC 2025: Affordable Phones and Cool Camera Concepts Oppo, too, has launched the Find N5, which it calls the "world's thinnest book-style foldable," measuring just 8.93mm thick when closed and 4.21mm thick when opened. The size and shape blew me away when I tested it, and helped assuage some of my reservations about the practicality and bulkiness of other foldables. And perhaps one of the biggest rumors leading up to the anticipated release of the iPhone 17 lineup is a potential iPhone "Air," a thinner (and presumably lighter) version of Apple's handset. But a thinner phone, while a cool flex, can lead to drawbacks. Less space often means a smaller battery, and therefore shorter battery life. Camera hardware can get scaled back, too, leading to lower image quality. Storage space can similarly take a hit. These are all major concessions for phone buyers, who still rank battery life, camera quality and storage space among their top priorities. Pushing the limits can be disastrous, as Samsung learned when it opted to slim down the design of the Galaxy Note 7, only for devices to start smoking and for the phone to ultimately be recalled. Phone makers also have to keep durability at the forefront, especially if buyers are paying a pretty penny and expect their devices to last. "You can't just be thin; you have to still have all the bells and whistles of a premium phone," Nabila Popal, senior director of data and analytics at IDC, tells me at MWC. "The question is, how are OEMs [phone makers] going to achieve that without compromising the other more important features like battery and camera?" That'll be the challenge as more companies undoubtedly lean into the thin phones trend. But if it's not necessarily what consumers have asked for in droves, why bother slimming down devices? "For the most part, it's an attempt for OEMs to differentiate," Popal says. While generative AI was the clear spotlight-grabber during last year's MWC, it's become so ubiquitous that this year, the focus has been more about strategy and implementation. Therefore, phone makers need to find a new way to stand out, and an eye-catchingly slim and appealing light device is one way to do that. This approach seems to be working in places like China, where companies like Honor, Xiaomi and Huawei have all debuted slim premium devices (which often double as foldables, too). But Popal adds that just because something resonates in China doesn't necessarily mean it will in other parts of the world, as consumers in China tend to be more receptive to unique phones than they are in America. But it illustrates that, at least somewhere, slim phones are already striking a chord. Read more: MWC 2025: The Weirdest Phones We've Seen in Barcelona So Far Apple releasing a thinner phone could be particularly advantageous, especially as it struggles to differentiate its iPhones from each other, says Anisha Bhatia, senior analyst of consumer platforms and devices at GlobalData. "For example, the iPhone 15 Plus model currently occupies an uncertain position in Apple's lineup, wedged between the base model and the more feature-rich Pro and Pro Max versions, Bhatia says. "This ambiguity has led to confusion among consumers, who struggle to differentiate the Plus models based on value proposition and feature set. Sales data indicates that the Plus models have underperformed in comparison to other iPhone variants." On the other hand, something flashy like a thin iPhone is easier to distinguish, and could have a better shot at capturing the attention -- and dollars -- of shoppers. So in a few year's time, will the very phones that MWC 2025 attendees eagerly crowded around be in their pockets and hands, now capturing photos of whatever is deemed the next tech innovation? Will thin phones become ubiquitous and win? "Thinness is not going to be a must-have, but it is definitely a feature that makes a phone feel more premium, and it's a nice to have," Popal says. What was once revolutionary often becomes the norm. Just a few years ago, a bigger phone screen was considered a special feature, but has now become standard. Alternatively, foldable phones have largely stayed niche, even more than five years after the debut of the Samsung Galaxy Fold. Slim phones could go down either route; it's just too early to predict, Popal says. Also, what's old is new again. The trend toward thinner phones harkens back to the popularity of Motorola's original Razr, which became a pop culture phenomenon upon its release in 2004 because of its slim build, unique shape and trendiness (who wouldn't want a hot pink phone just like Paris Hilton's??). Motorola's been working to recapture that zeitgeist by reviving the Razr phone line in the form of a foldable smartphone. Back to the present day, even if skinny phones don't end up going mainstream, that might not be such a bad thing, Popal suggests. "I would argue, why do you want to make it the norm? Keep it niche, keep it premium," she says. "The sooner it becomes a norm, the sooner the profitability goes." And the sooner crowds move on to swarm around the next big (or slim) thing.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Tecno's Spark Slim Phone at MWC 2025 Is Nothing Short of a Marvel
Amid rumors about a thinner iPhone, Tecno has unveiled a phone concept called the Spark Slim that's skinnier than a pencil. I got to hold it at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, and it's certainly the lightest and thinnest phone I've ever encountered (the company says it's just 146 grams). Typically, a narrower phone could mean compromising on things like battery life and camera, both of which phone buyers still rank among their highest priorities. But Tecno says the Spark Slim has a 5,200-mAh battery and two 50-megapixel cameras, one wide and one ultrawide. And if you're nervous about sitting on your phone and inadvertently turning it into a foldable, the company said not to worry, as the Spark Slim would use Corning's Gorilla Glass on the display and feature options for a ceramic or stainless steel backing. Tecno said that storage has yet to be determined since this is still just a concept. The company also showed off another concept called the Phantom Ultimate 2, a tri-fold phone that's 11 millimeters wide when folded and 3.5mm at its thinnest when unfolded. Its unfurled display measures 10 inches. Tecno says development on this device is so early that the company doesn't have any battery capacity or storage specs to share. Thin phones are certainly having a moment, with the reveal of Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge in January and the release of Oppo's superslim foldable, the Find N5. Apple is also said to be developing an "iPhone 17 Slim" that could be released in the fall. Whether the Tecno Spark Slim joins the party of real-world devices remains to be seen, but perhaps those chances aren't as slim as they may once have been.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Yahoo
Forget Galaxy S25 Edge — I just went hands-on with the world's thinnest phone
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The smartphone world's getting excited for the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, and the rumored iPhone 17 Air that will similarly be a super-thin version of a flagship phone we know and love. But nobody — not even we tech journalists — can handle either of these phones yet. Fortunately, Tecno, a Chinese phone maker, has come to MWC 2025 with its Spark Slim concept, a super-skinny phone you can already try out. Which, of course, I did as soon as the conference hall opened. The headline spec of the Tecno Spark Slim is its 5.75mm (0.23 inches) thickness. For reference, the Galaxy S25 Edge is tipped to be about 6mm (0.24 inches) thick, and the iPhone 17 Air 5.5mm (0.22) thick. With the curved screen and soft ceramic back panel, the phone basically melts into your hand like an open foldable phone, but without the huge palm-spanning area of those devices' inner screens. Despite the slim design, Tecno's managed to fit a 5,200 mAh battery inside the phone, which can be charged at up to 45W. That's a larger capacity than you get in regular-sized phones like the Galaxy S25 Ultra (5,000 mAh), and shows that despite the obvious focus on a slim design, Tecno didn't ignore the other needs a phone user has. That continues with the other specs. The Spark Slim features a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with a 3K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate for smooth and detailed scrolling. It's rated as 4,500 nits at peak brightness, too. On the back of the phone are two 50MP cameras, with a 13MP selfie camera and a punch-hole on the front. Decorative lights around the back cameras add even more personality to the Spark Slim. But perhaps the wildest thing the Tecno representatives explained to me was that the 144-gram (5.07 ounces) weight of the phone is heavier than the original version of this concept. The company had to add more weight to the Spark Slim in order to make it feel better to use, which is a mind-boggling piece of design work. Sadly, I now have to tell you that the Spark Slim is not commercially available. At least not yet. Tecno's primarily focused on developing phone markets such as Africa, and a phone like this would be way too expensive for regions like that. But the company apparently hopes that there's enough demand for the Spark Slim to make it worth releasing a production version. We still don't know much about the Galaxy S25 Edge, other than it's a real device that's likely going to be launched in the next few months. And the iPhone 17 Air is still just the stuff of rumors, even if we hopefully see it this fall along with the other iPhone 17s. But Tecno has more than proven that the slim flagship phone is already here, and that Samsung and Apple both have plenty of room to grow, if their slim phones' specs are as far behind Tecno's as the rumors suggest. iPhone 17 Air will reportedly have three missing features I review phones for a living — and this is the budget phone I recommend to friends and family I shot over 200 photos with the iPhone 16e vs Pixel 8a — here's the winner
