XZ Premium vs. trampoline dodgeball

Ever since our innovative Motion Eye Camera™ first brought Super slow motion and Predictive Capture into our hands with XZ Premium (and now also available on XZ1 and XZ1 Compact), we’ve been searching for the best way to put the feature to the test. So, naturally, we took a handset down to our local trampoline dodgeball park and asked some friendly stunt men to dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge some balls for us. The outcome: some pretty awesome video content. We’ve edited the best bits together but you can also shoot multiple Super slow mo clips to create a whole sequence straight from the phone. Check out our edit below.

 

 

While we were there, we also put the Predictive Capture* camera feature to the test against some fast-paced bouncing action. Available on XZ Premium, XZ1 and XZ1 Compact, the aim of Predictive Capture is to make sure you never miss the perfect photo – and that certainly worked out for us on the trampolines. The photographer might have missed the shot with our stunt man looking very flexible in a pike position, but the XZ Premium sure didn’t. It automatically detected his motion and started buffering before the shutter button was pressed, so now you’ll never have to rely solely on your reflexes again.

Taken your own Super slow motion videos? Share them with us @sonymobilenews

* The below images have been taken on a digital camera to best capture the functionalities of the Predictive Capture feature

Source: Sony Mobile Blog






Hello Polaroid - the new Polaroid insta-share printer moto mod (:15)

Hello Polaroid – the new Polaroid insta-share printer moto mod (:15)

Hello Polaroid - the new Polaroid insta-share printer moto mod (:15)

Say hello to the moto z²™ with the new Polaroid insta-share printer moto mod™. You can now turn your phone into a Polaroid in just a snap.

Take a picture and have the results in your hands. With the Polaroid insta-share printer moto mod™, you can share the moment, in the moment. Get creative by adding filters, borders and designs to your photos. Print them out and share your favorites. Or easily print your favorite picture from Facebook, Instagram and Google Photos. With the Zink™ Zero-Ink™Paper you can print your beautiful 2×3” photos on the spot—no ink needed and stick them anywhere to share the fun.

Learn more about the moto z²™ with moto mods here: https://www.MotoMods.com

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Digital partners drive new revenue sources

Digital partners drive new revenue sources

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Digital partners drive new revenue sources

Changing subscriber expectations and market conditions have prompted many operators to re-invent themselves as digital service providers.  Central to this transformation is the ability to work with a variety of digital partners such as content providers, advertisers and OTTS in a mutually beneficial way to inspire subscriber loyalty, grow revenue and ultimately provide a better digital experience.

Collaboration goals

As with any joint business venture, the bottom line is that service providers and digital partners must derive significant value from their collaboration. For service providers, the goal is to retain customers by creating an ecosystem of value-added services that is difficult for competitors to replicate. They also want to unlock untapped revenue potential associated with instant and incremental purchases driven by notifications that appear on their customers’ mobile devices. Digital partners are looking to extend their reach to end users, whether by entering a new market or keeping them engaged with content for as long as possible.

So how can service providers and digital partners enable offers that address these goals?  Let’s look at a few use case examples.

Digital content purchase via mobile plan balance

In markets where credit cards are not widely used, paying for online purchases or subscriptions is not a straightforward process. This is a unique opportunity for service providers that already have a working payment model set up, to allow customers to use their account balance to pay for purchases.  With this model, a user can subscribe to Netflix, digital magazines, books and music directly from the content provider or purchase from different application stores in real time without having to use a credit card.

Digital partners can use the service provider’s channels to reach more users in countries where they have less penetration or less-advanced payment systems. The service provider generates revenue (usually a percentage of the purchase price) and the end user experience is simplified.

Zero rated download

Consider an app developer who wants to increase his market penetration in select regions. He can benefit from a zero-rate offering where digital partners pay for the data that end users require to download the application and in exchange receive a campaign fee paid by the developer.

This ecosystem is especially enticing for large digital partners that own application stores, such as Apple or Google. These partners can purchase wholesale data volume from the service providers and charge a campaign fee to the app developers through their application stores. Service providers generate revenue from a new source and the end user benefits from being able to download the app outside of their current data plan.

In-app OTT top up

Now consider a user who is streaming a video on her mobile and is about to run out of data.  A notification can be automatically sent to her within the video app, offering several top up options such as data plan upgrades and the opportunity to redeem rewards points. Users can then choose the preferred option without having to leave the OTT app and without having the video experience interrupted.

The ability to top up in an OTT app makes it easier for end users to extend their data allowance. The service provider benefits from increased data usage.  The OTT app provider benefits from keeping end users within their app environment, ensuring they don’thave to use other apps.

Digital partners drive new revenue sources

These are just a few examples of how Nokia’s monetization solution can enable digital partnerships to create new monetization models.

Download our white paper: Enabling Digital Partners to explore additional use cases and visit our Nokia  Monetization webpage for further information.

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Digital partners drive new revenue sources

Digital partners drive new revenue sources

Source: Nokia Networks






Welcome HTC to the Android One family

Android One took some important steps two months ago in an effort to give people a fresh, secure software experience designed by Google on more high quality devices. In a short amount of time, our partners have already announced some amazing phones, including the Xiaomi Mi A1 and Android One moto x4 on Project Fi.

Today, HTC is joining the Android One family with their HTC U11 life. Designed with the latest touch interactions, a powerful camera, and immersive audio experience, here’s a closer look at what you’ll get with the Android One version of the new phone.

  • Smarts: All Android One devices and are optimized for the Google Assistant, meaning you can get help simply by saying “Ok Google” or long pressing on the home button. With the Android One HTC U11 life, we’ve taken this one step farther; you can now launch the Google Assistant with a squeeze of your phone, thanks to HTC’s Edge Sense technology. With HTC U11 life, you can take a selfie, look up directions, manage your tasks on the go and more with just a squeeze.

  • Fresh and secure: This is the first Android One phone to launch with Android Oreo. This means the HTC U11 life is more powerful than ever, with minimized background activity for your battery to last longer, or even do two things at once with Picture-in-Picture. Android One phones are guaranteed to stay fresh over time, and are among the most secure with monthly security updates and built-in malware protection with Google Play Protect. Moreover,  the HTC U11 life will receive an upgrade to Android P when available.

  • Powerful camera: Take faster, clearer photos and HDR Boost on the 16MP main camera, even in low light. Google Photos will be the default gallery on this device, giving you free and unlimited storage of your photos and videos at high quality.

The Android One version of the HTC U11 life will launch first in Germany in Media Markt stores and on Amazon.de. We look forward to bringing this device to other countries in Europe and Asia Pacific later this year and into in 2018.

Welcome HTC to the Android One family

Source: Official Android Blog