IFA 2018 updates LIVE: Microsoft will help make the PC great again

tech2 News StaffAug 31, 2018 20:56:34 IST

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21:20 (IST)
What is an always-connected PC? An always-connected PC, as per Qualcomm, is one that is, well, always connected to a network. These PCs will have all-day battery life and in-built modems. Qualcomm-powered PCs will, in fact, last over 20 hrs. More info here .
21:13 (IST)
Microsoft Launcher for Android The new launcher app, available on the Google Play Store, will enable seamless communication between your PC and Android phone.
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#PCMasterRace will rise again While the PC has been going through a rough patch, with sales declining steadily year-on-year, the latest IDC report predicts double-digit growth next year, says Microsoft. The company will now lay forth its plans for furthering this growth.
20:40 (IST)
Microsoft at IFA The Microsoft keynote will be starting soon. Expect to see a lot of announcements regarding the upcoming ARM-powered, always-connected PCs like the Lenovo C630 WOS 2-in-1 we saw earlier in the day.
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Kirin 980 SoC is 5G ready
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Kirin 980 vs Kirin 970 vs Snapdragon 845
14:55 (IST)
Seems like the Nokia 6.1 Plus has a direct competitor

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And so concludes Microsoft's keynote

A rather short one, we might add.
And that's a wrap from the @Microsoft's @IFA_Berlin keynote. Thanks a lot for following along:)
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 31, 2018
21:30 (IST)
Devices as a service
An important factor of having intelligent edge devices would be to provide a Device as a Service, just like the subscription services. Some @microsoft partners working towards this are @HP, @SYNAXON among others
Microsoft booth has live examples of intelligent edge devices pic.twitter.com/Jyujd8xS4P
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 31, 2018
21:20 (IST)
Expanding a new category of PC
In order to expand this category of Always On PCs, @Microsoft would be working with its partners on things such as optimal plans for connected PCs, enterprise eSIM management and other features. pic.twitter.com/MGdo71CBKY
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 31, 2018
21:20 (IST)
What is an always-connected PC?

An always-connected PC, as per Qualcomm, is one that is, well, always connected to a network. These PCs will have all-day battery life and in-built modems. Qualcomm-powered PCs will, in fact, last over 20 hrs. More info here.
21:15 (IST)
The PC of the future will always be connected
Here's a look at @Microsoft 's vision for the coming years - reliable WiFi anytime anywhere, using Network as a Service and always trusted and secure connectivity to enable mobile productivity #IFA2018 pic.twitter.com/KodVGaMHIY
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 31, 2018
21:15 (IST)
Microsoft discusses its partners
.@microsoft is now running through some #Windows10 devices announced at @IFA_Berlin from its various partner brands such as @ASUS, @Dell, @acer. It also plugged in its own entry level tablet - the @surface Go pic.twitter.com/zUVYzFWMAR
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 31, 2018
21:13 (IST)
Microsoft Launcher for Android

The new launcher app, available on the Google Play Store, will enable seamless communication between your PC and Android phone.
The @Microsoft Launcher is a Trusted connection between phone and PC lets you have seamless communication between them. The app can be downloaded from Google Play Store.
Desktop app will come in the next #Windows10 update pic.twitter.com/olRx8KTvUd
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 31, 2018
21:04 (IST)
Lenovo's laptop lineup

Microsoft is discussing Lenovo's new Yoga lineup, announced at the event. For more details, head here.
Also showcased was the @lenovo #YogaC930 laptop which comes with a speaker in the hinge and a stylus packed in as well #IFA2018 pic.twitter.com/RrwkMbcJka
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 31, 2018
20:58 (IST)
Device agnostic computing

Cross platform experiences across work and gaming, device agnostic experiences would be the focus of @Microsoft. It will also be focussing on providing the building blocks of AI for its partners in addition to intelligent apps and AI solutions. pic.twitter.com/QIb0cXkajs
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 31, 2018
20:54 (IST)
Focus areas

Privacy Protection
Improved Cybersecurity
Ethical AI
A cording to Parker, @microsoft will be focussing on three key commitments as we go on to generate so much data: privacy protection, improve cybersecurity and ensure AI is ethical.
Microsoft sees the world as an Intelligent Cloud and Intelligent Edge devices going forward pic.twitter.com/07cmkNul6l
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 31, 2018
20:53 (IST)
#PCMasterRace will rise again

While the PC has been going through a rough patch, with sales declining steadily year-on-year, the latest IDC report predicts double-digit growth next year, says Microsoft. The company will now lay forth its plans for furthering this growth.
According to @IDC PCs is expected to see a double digit growth over the next year across performance, gaming, 2-in-1 convertibles. That's ambitious.
Here's how @Microsoft believes that opportunities will be by 2021. That's an insane amount of data being generated pic.twitter.com/axyRaw5Xrg
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 31, 2018
20:40 (IST)
Microsoft at IFA

The Microsoft keynote will be starting soon. Expect to see a lot of announcements regarding the upcoming ARM-powered, always-connected PCs like the Lenovo C630 WOS 2-in-1 we saw earlier in the day.
18:07 (IST)
The Mate 20 will launch on 16 October
That's a wrap from the @HuaweiMobile keynote at #IFA2018 But before going, Yu has confirmed that the #Mate20 series will be the first phone with #Kirin980 SoC which will be launching on 16 Oct in London pic.twitter.com/LDD24cLfdp
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 31, 2018
18:01 (IST)
Kirin 980 has a lot of improvements over the Kirin 970
The @HuaweiMobile #Kirin980 improvements over the #Kirin970 #IFA2018 pic.twitter.com/LJb0cK2qXS
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 31, 2018
17:59 (IST)
Kirin 980 SoC is 5G ready
The #Kirin980 SoC is 5G ready pic.twitter.com/kjo5yY5Vvf
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 31, 2018
17:56 (IST)
Dual-ISP in the Kirin 980
The @HuaweiMobile #Kirin980 will also support dual ISP which will provide a 46% processing improvement as compared to single ISP.

Thanks to the AI improvements, Kirin 980 will be able to do faster photo recognition as compared to SD845 and Apple A11 pic.twitter.com/ZRVaelvJjJ
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 31, 2018
17:52 (IST)
Kirin 980 and AI
The Huawei #Kirin980 SoC will come with AI load prediction technology which will dynamically adjust the computing power required using AI to make it more optimal #IFA2018. Gaming performance will also provide playable frame rates acc to @HuaweiMobile pic.twitter.com/GbFFrtw02d
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 31, 2018
17:50 (IST)
More of Snapdragon 845 vs Kirin 980. Looks like Huawei's flagship chipset is beating Qualcomm's in every benchmark
App launch times as compared to the @Qualcomm #Snapdragon845 and the comparison of the RAM with SD845 pic.twitter.com/4aFS0YrOC2
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 31, 2018
17:48 (IST)
Kirin 980 vs Kirin 970 vs Snapdragon 845
Here's a comparison between the #Kirin970, the #Kirin980 and the #Snapdragon845 pic.twitter.com/JA66aI07dj
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 31, 2018
17:45 (IST)
How the Kirin 980 will function
The #Kirin980 SoC will bring about a Big Middle Little configuration. Here's how the cores will be clocked #IFA2018 pic.twitter.com/bNSxvSYSYR
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 31, 2018
17:44 (IST)
The Kirin 980 has been under development for the last three years
The @HuaweiMobile #Kirin 980 SoC has been under work for last 36 months. It provides a 20 percent speed improvement #IFA2018 pic.twitter.com/zaudiPjUgb
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 31, 2018
17:43 (IST)
The Kirin 980 SoC is here. It's the first mobile computing platform made using a 7 nm technology
The @HuaweiMobile #Kirin980 is live. The world's first 7nm mobile SoC with Cortex A76 based CPU, Dual NPU, Mali G76 GPU, 6.9 BN transistors #IFA2018 pic.twitter.com/N4uQcLKzSo
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 31, 2018
17:42 (IST)
Huawei keynote has begun
.@Huawei Consumer Business Group CEO Richard Yu on stage to talk about artificial intelligence and is going through Huawei launches last year #IFA2018 pic.twitter.com/e9sAPgfwdV
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 31, 2018
14:55 (IST)
Seems like the Nokia 6.1 Plus has a direct competitor
The @motorolaindia OnePower smartphone will be an India exclusive.
6.2inch FHD+ display@Qualcomm #Snapdragon 636
Stock Android 8.1
16MP+5MP dual rear camera
8MP front camera
5000mAh battery pic.twitter.com/3KKGPpjJAV
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 31, 2018
14:52 (IST)
Motorola Moto One Power with a notch and Android One announced exclusively for India!
13:51 (IST)
If the 2-in-1 convertible was enough, here's the new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme!
. @lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme laptop was launched at #IFA2018 at a price of $1,859. Its top is made from four layers of reinforced carbon fibre.https://t.co/7KE9CZGhld
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 31, 2018
13:47 (IST)
Here's a look at Lenovo's smart home essentials launched earlier today
. @Lenovo unveiled the smart home essentials - the Smart Plug, the Smart Bulb and the Smart Camera #IFA2018. Controlling all of the smart home appliances is the Lenovo Link app which is a one-stop destination.https://t.co/5nQMvvIybg
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 31, 2018
09:23 (IST)
Behold the Yoga C630 WOS 2-in-1 convertible
The @lenovo Yoga C630 WOS 2-in-1 convertible was announced at #IFA2018 in Berlin. The device is expected to have a magnificent battery life, and offers more than 25+ hours of local video playback on a single charge.https://t.co/ziMa4Psspd
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 31, 2018
17:49 (IST)
Sony's Aibos seem to be similar to the furry ones
And high fives too #Aibo #IFA2018 pic.twitter.com/qLLdJYPnVZ
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 30, 2018
17:45 (IST)
Sony's Aibo dogs are a hit with the crowd at IFA 2018
#Aibo loves getting petted:) #IFA2018 pic.twitter.com/aSZZf2sixH
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 30, 2018
17:43 (IST)
Sony's robotic companions Aibos are here
Sony's robotic companion #Aibo is getting as much, if not more, attention than the just launched @sonyxperia XZ3 #IFA2018 pic.twitter.com/dgjO4e0VTT
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 30, 2018
17:24 (IST)
Sony announces Xperia XZ3 with 6.5-inch OLED display

Though the pre-orders for the device will begin soon in Europe, Sony has not announced the date of availability and its price, yet.
And that's a wrap from the @sonyxperia #XperiaXZ3 launch event. Thanks for following along. pic.twitter.com/dfu4aJXKaM
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 30, 2018
17:18 (IST)
Sony Xperia XZ3 sports 13 MP front camera

4K HDR video recording, 13 MP front camera, @Android 9 Pie OS on-board the #XperiaXZ3. Pre-orders to begin soon in Europe. The availability dates and price not announced. pic.twitter.com/e1VT9uAtoN
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 30, 2018
17:16 (IST)
The Xperia XZ3 to have AI in Xperia features
The @sonyxperia Xperia XZ3 will have AI in Xperia feature which will study your usage pattern and provide you with the optimal prompts throughout the day #IFA2018 pic.twitter.com/FPE8oZuIra
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 30, 2018
17:08 (IST)
This is Sony Xperia XZ3
The @sonyxperia Xperia XZ3 will come with a curved OLED display, in four different colours inspired by nature. It will have 6-inch OLED display with HDR support and Sforce front surround speakers. pic.twitter.com/gyR0nx3OPd
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 30, 2018
17:04 (IST)
Aaaand its here
The @sonyxperia Sony Mobile commerce president Mitsuya Kishida is on stage to launch the latest Xperia flagship smartphone - the @Sony #XperiaXZ3 pic.twitter.com/ceGWl38WU8
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 30, 2018
17:03 (IST)
Sony WH-1000XM3 announced

When we talk about Sony we never fail to mention the great audio equipment it produces. Keeping with its tradition, Sony has unveiled the newest member to its wireless headphones family.
The @Sony Bluetooth headphone family has its newest member, the WH-1000XM3 announced at the #IFA2018 pic.twitter.com/S77On57aZ9
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 30, 2018
17:00 (IST)
Sony OLED and 4K TV series
The @Sony Master series TVs will come with Sony X1 Ultimate processor to help OLED and LCD deliver good video performance. The TVs will also come with an X-Wide Panel as well as @netflix calibrated mode #IFA2018 pic.twitter.com/svyFW2afVW
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 30, 2018
16:56 (IST)
Sony and Cameras

It's a well-known fact that Sony and great camera hardware go hand in hand. Most of today's smartphones use a Sony lens in their camera system.
Sony is working with @getolympus to provide a 4k 3D microscope which also supports processing of the images shot in real time in medical environments, says Yoshida stressing on how Sony's high res imaging capabilities can be used in autonomous cars as well #IFA2018 pic.twitter.com/blKugmnJu6
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 30, 2018
16:54 (IST)
Sony's Aibo robot dog looks to be promising as well as cuddly
Sony will be showcasing its robotic pet Aibo at @IFA_Berlin pic.twitter.com/pR23N48uaK
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 30, 2018
16:40 (IST)
The Sony Keynote has begun
The @Sony President Kenichiro Yoshida on stage to start off the proceedings. Yoshida is talking about the different segments which reach out directly to consumers #IFA2018 pic.twitter.com/v4e9aEs74x
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 30, 2018
16:29 (IST)
The Sony Xperia XZ3

While Sony is widely believed to launch the Xperia XZ3 today, much of what the phone packs in design and specs wise has already been leaked online. The only reveal left right now is what Sony will price its newest flagship at. It is also believed that there will be no Sony Xperia XZ3 compact this year. You can read the full details about leaks and rumours surrounding the Xperia XZ3 in the link below.

New Sony Xperia XZ3 renders reveals all four colour variants ahead of launch
16:19 (IST)
Sony's Keynote is about to begin
We are at the @sonyxperia keynote at @IFA_Berlin where Sony is expected to launch its next generation flagship, speculated to be the #XperiaXZ3 #IFA2018 pic.twitter.com/IHtmKXOvXk
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 30, 2018
16:08 (IST)
What is this futuristic lawn mover from LG?
The @LGUS CLOi lawn mover robot at work at @IFA_Berlin pic.twitter.com/4cMP0VCcgc
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 30, 2018
16:08 (IST)
The venue for IFA 2018 in Berlin
16:06 (IST)
LG doing things with style at IFA 2018
The @LGUS OLED panel showcased in a breathtaking way. The installation is titled 'Natural wonders with OLED' at @IFA_Berlin #IFA2018 pic.twitter.com/Vj0eZfM0g2
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 30, 2018
16:03 (IST)
History Lesson with Tech2

The Internationale Funkaustellung is one of the oldest industrial exhibitions in Berlin which started as far back as 1924. The radio tower (in pic) was set up in 1926.
Things are still being set up at the Messe Berlin for the @IFA_Berlin which opens to the public tomorrow. The Internationale Funkaustellung is one of the oldest industrial exhibitions in Berlin which started as far back as 1924. The radio tower (in pic) was set up in 1926. pic.twitter.com/1zQmzzfPmN
— Tech2 (@tech2eets) August 30, 2018
15:54 (IST)
We are LIVE at IFA 2018 Berlin.

Though the event is not officially underway until tomorrow, it looks like major electronics giants such as Sony, Lenovo, Asus and more have a lot planned for us.

The Internationale Funkausstellung, or, as it's more commonly called, IFA, has been kicked off today in Berlin. Considered to be as big as CES in Las Vegas or MWC in Barcelona, IFA is one of the oldest industrial exhibitions dating back to 1924. On Day 2 of the event, we have Huawei, Microsoft and a lot more showcasing their products for a global audience.

Tech2 has boots on the ground in Berlin and we will be bringing LIVE updates for the event as they happen. Although IFA is to officially start from 31 August, all major electronic giants will be unveiling their products today. What can you expect from Day 2?

Having ended Day 1 with a spree of launches from Lenovo including the Lenovo Thinkpad X1, expect Day 2 to be full of surprises as well.

We have two massive keynotes lined up for today including the likes of Huawei and Microsoft.

While Huawei is expected to update their Mate series of smartphones, we could hear a lot on their 5G connectivity plan for the upcoming year as well.

As for Microsoft, we're not quite certain as to what they might announce. Microsoft and Qualcomm have been pushing laptops with always-on LTE connectivity and days-long battery life lately, so we could be hearing about more updates on that end.

Acer's keynote already took place a couple of days back and new products such as the Triton 900, Predator Thronos, OJO 500, Predator Orion lineup and more were announced. Sony meanwhile finally took the wraps of the Xperia XZ3 and its WH-1000XM3 headphones. We also saw a glimpse of Sony's Aibo dogs which are an absolute hit at IFA this year.

For a proper primer on what to expect from IFA 2018, you should head here.

We shall keep you updated as and when new launches take place in our liveblog.