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

Devices as a service

Expanding a new category of PC

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 .

The PC of the future will always be connected

Microsoft discusses its partners

Microsoft Launcher for Android

The new launcher app, available on the Google Play Store, will enable seamless communication between your PC and Android phone.

Lenovo’s laptop lineup

Microsoft is discussing Lenovo’s new Yoga lineup, announced at the event. For more details, head here .

Device agnostic computing

Focus areas

Privacy Protection
Improved Cybersecurity​
Ethical AI

#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.

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.

The Mate 20 will launch on 16 October

Kirin 980 has a lot of improvements over the Kirin 970

Kirin 980 SoC is 5G ready

Dual-ISP in the Kirin 980

Kirin 980 and AI 

More of Snapdragon 845 vs Kirin 980. Looks like Huawei’s flagship chipset is beating Qualcomm’s in every benchmark

Kirin 980 vs Kirin 970 vs Snapdragon 845

How the Kirin 980 will function

The Kirin 980 has been under development for the last three years

The Kirin 980 SoC is here. It’s the first mobile computing platform made using a 7 nm technology

Huawei keynote has begun

Seems like the Nokia 6.1 Plus has a direct competitor

Motorola Moto One Power with a notch and Android One announced exclusively for India!

If the 2-in-1 convertible was enough, here’s the new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme!

Here’s a look at Lenovo’s smart home essentials launched earlier today

Behold the Yoga C630 WOS 2-in-1 convertible

Sony’s Aibos seem to be similar to the furry ones

Sony’s Aibo dogs are a hit with the crowd at IFA 2018

Sony’s robotic companions Aibos are here

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.

Sony Xperia XZ3 sports 13 MP front camera

The Xperia XZ3 to have AI in Xperia features

This is Sony Xperia XZ3

Aaaand its here

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.

Sony OLED and 4K TV series

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’s Aibo robot dog looks to be promising as well as cuddly

The Sony Keynote has begun

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

Sony’s Keynote is about to begin

What is this futuristic lawn mover from LG?

The venue for IFA 2018 in Berlin

LG doing things with style at IFA 2018

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.

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.