vivo Unveils Flagship V30 5G: Lighting Up the Future of Portrait Photography @Vivomobile_SA #LightItUp

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Last night, vivo, one of the top 5 leading smartphone brands globally, announced the launch of the vivo V30 5G which will be available on all networks. The launch event was a grand affair, with guests thoroughly enjoying the unveiling of this new standard for flagship smartphones, characterised by its blend of unique innovation and style. With the tagline "Light It Up", the vivo V30 5G represents a significant leap forward in mobile photography and design, empowering users to capture every moment with brilliance.

The vivo V30 5G Series comprising of the vivo V30 5G and the vivo V30e 5G which launch later this year, introduces an array of groundbreaking features, starting with the upgraded Aura Light Portrait, a powerful tool for capturing stunning portraits even in challenging low-light conditions. Tony Shi, General Manager of vivo South Africa, remarked, "The V has always been synonymous with a light and elegant aesthetic, and with the vivo V30 5G Series, we're taking that to the next level."

At the heart of the vivo V30 5G’s imaging capabilities is the enhanced Aura Light feature, offering a light-emitting area 19 times larger and 50 times softer than a standard flash. This, coupled with Smart Color Temperature Adjustment and Distance-Sensitive Lighting, ensures perfectly-lit portraits in any environment. Additionally, the vivo V30 5G’s 50 MP AF Ultra Wide-Angle Camera with Auto Focus and 119° wide angle allows users to capture expansive landscapes and group photos with unparalleled clarity.

But the vivo V30 5G isn't just about photography—it's a visual and technological marvel. Its sleek 3D Curved Screen design provides improved grip and comfort, while the 1.5K Ultra Clear Sunlight AMOLED Display with a 120 Hz refresh rate offers an unparalleled viewing experience, even under bright sunlight. With a large-capacity 5000 mAh battery that can be fully charged in just 48 minutes thanks to 80W FlashCharge, the vivo V30 5G ensures uninterrupted performance throughout the day.

Inspired by nature, the vivo V30 5G debuts new Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) innovations, including the stunning Waving Aqua edition with its water ripple pattern and the classic Noble Black shade made with Fluorite AG Glass.

Powered by Extended RAM technology and Qualcomm Snapdragon® 7 Gen 3, the vivo V30 5G delivers smooth multitasking performance, making it the ideal companion for any task. With a battery lifespan of up to four years, users can rely on the vivo V30 5G to keep up with their busy lives. vivo also offers 1 Free Battery Replacement if the maximum battery capacity is less than 80% within 4 years (1460 calendar days) from the date of product activation.

vivo stands by its commitment to customer satisfaction, offering unparalleled after-sales support. With every purchase of the vivo V30 5G, users can enjoy peace of mind knowing they are entitled to one free battery replacement within 4 years of product activation, ensuring their device remains powered up for years to come. Additionally, consumers who purchase their vivo V30 5G on or before the 6th of June 2024 will receive 1 Free Screen replacement within 365 days from the date of device activation for accidental damages. Purchases of the V30 made after the 6th will include 180 days of free screen replacement.

The vivo V30 5G flagship truly combines innovation with style, showcasing an ultra-slim profile, a range of stunning colours and cutting-edge features. It is truly a visual delight that captivates at first glance.

#LightItUp #VivoV30Series5G 

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New #vivoY765G: Stellar Performance Stunning Images, Style And More @Vivomobile_SA

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vivo’s new Y76 5G smartphone raises the Y-series bar - strong 5G capabilities, advanced performance with supercharged imaging, and sleek design

vivo’s latest device, the Y76 5G, is an evolution in style and technical capabilities. With a 7.79mm super-slender body weighing in at only 175g, this phone is ultra-light and comes with advanced camera technology, a fast-charging mechanism, extended storage and RAM, plus superior 5G technology.

5G technology

5G ensures a faster and better connection, especially with the vivo Y76 5G’s low-power consumption on a 7nm process 5G chip and a CPU speed of 2.2GHz; this device picks up signals every time with SA6 & NSA dual-mode 5G that works across mainstream frequencies and an antenna that wraps around the phone.

FlashCharge

All these capabilities are supported by a mega fast and efficient charging system, with an energy guardian technique. The 44W FlashCharge has a charging rate of 70% in just 32 minutes meaning users can take photos, stream series or play an endless assortment of games without.

Storage

The vivo Y76 5G’s RAM of 8GB + 4GB is ultra-fast. This extended RAM technology draws an extra 4GB from ROM to add to the generous 8GB of RAM, providing an amazing 12GB RAM experience. This system supports a variety of apps that run in the background with no lag and seamless ease for switching.

Camera Technology

Front and centre for vivo is the evolution of camera technology. The Y76 5G packs a superlative system that allows for expert photos day and night, plus features to ensure the best vlogs and pics on the go.

The Y76 5G comprises a main rear camera with an AI triple camera system, a 50MP main camera, 2MP bokeh camera and 2MP macro camera. The 50MP main camera has an innovative sensor that naturally adjusts bright or dark scenes to shoot ultra-sharp images in infinite detail.

A 16MP front-facing camera is packed with positive features to show users in their best light. The AI Extreme Night Selfie mode captures more details, dials down noises, and delivers richer contrasts. This feature ensures users look even more stunning against the darkest of nights, plus, when the AI Face Beauty algorithm and Smart Softlight Band kick in, perfect portraits are guaranteed. In the Y76 5G, this Super Night Mode comes on both front and rear cameras.

Additionally, the front-facing camera offers an updated Face Beauty feature with personalization options to refine selfies down to the smallest detail. Users can optimise skin tone, face shape and facial features through vivo’s upgraded multidimensional algorithms.

Double Exposure combines two exposures in one image, merging different scenes, two layers of exposures or even two pictures together. It is a simple-to-use tool that sparks creativity and delivers professional-like imaging. The Dual-Video view allows simultaneous recording on front and back cameras, so users can create expert vlogs and videos with a personal touch. This is aided by the Ultra-Stable Video feature that cancels hand movement and aids recording on the go.

These imaging specifications are amplified by the 6.58-inch FHD + LCD waterdrop screen that offers a clear, higher-resolution display for a stunning and more immersive viewing experience. Plus there’s the Eye Protection Mode to protect against blue light, a must for gamers and streaming.

Style solutions

A 7.79mm super-slender body weighing in at only 175g is supported by a 20:9 aspect ratio and 90.6% screen-body ratio.

Add to this the aesthetics of the phone. Available in two colours: Cosmic Aura and Midnight Space, these tones elevate the vivo Y76 5G into a covetable style accessory.

Cosmic Aura is a custom colour formed from a unique blend of blue and orange, finished with a crystal coating to create a shimmering, light-reflecting shine. Midnight Space is a sophisticated black with a glitter lustrous sheen. Both these options come with an AG frosted rear surface cover that helps avoid fingerprint smudges. Plus, the rear cameras are framed with sleek CD grooves that crown the visual display of our professional imaging system.

Funtouch OS 12

Bringing a further improved user experience with the Funtouch OS12 on Android 11, the vivoY76 5G is a complete package. Here is a well-rounded smartphone packed with excellent performance punches to ensure a well-priced trusty companion for everyday experiences.

Priced at R8,999 the Y76 5G is available nationwide through Vodacom and MTN from April 2, 2022.

https://www.vivo.com/za/en/products/y765g

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@SamsungSA Hosts Virtual Event “Samsung Networks: Redefined” #NetworksRedefined

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Samsung has shared its 5G vision and latest network innovations at “Samsung Networks: Redefined”, a virtual event where the Samsung Networks leadership team presented an overview of Samsung’s notable 5G accomplishments and new solutions driving network transformation.

At the event, Samsung Networks highlighted key developments in its global expansion, which includes the delivery of over four million 5G-ready radios around the world. Samsung focused on how it is advancing virtualisation to drive next-generation networks and leading 5G radio innovation by embedding its radios with the company’s latest in-house chipsets.

“We are delighted to discuss the infinite possibilities of wireless technology, as we continue our 5G journey, and pave the way towards the next phase of 5G,” said Justin Hume. Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa. “Samsung’s 5G vision includes bringing together the best global expertise and technical insights that can help operators and consumers take full advantage of 5G benefits. We’re grateful that our customers and partners have joined us on this journey, and look forward to achieving many more 5G milestones together.”

The following are key areas of advancement that Samsung Networks leadership covered at the virtual event:

Virtualisation

Virtualisation of an entire network from Radio Access Network (RAN) to Core will offer multiple benefits to operators, bringing greater efficiency, scalability and flexibility in network management, as well as easier upgrades through software implementations. Recent vRAN accomplishments include the following solutions:

Samsung vRAN has virtualised all elements of a baseband unit. Backed by years of R&D, Samsung deployed the industry’s first fully-virtualised commercial 5G RAN delivered end-to-end (Link). Recently, the company demonstrated the capability to support multi-gigabit speeds of Massive MIMO radios on COTS servers (Link), showing how the performance of vRAN technology is now near the performance of custom hardware solutions.

Samsung vCore is built with a cloud-native containerised architecture, enabling operational automation while ensuring optimised performance. With high adaptability and scalability, Samsung 5G vCore allows network operators to quickly launch new services and upgrade per business needs. Since introducing its first virtualised Core in 2015, the company has successfully commercialised the world’s first 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) vCore and achieved a significant milestone in data processing capacity on its 5G Standalone (SA) Core (Link).

Network management solutions help optimise operational efficiencies in virtualised networks. Samsung Cloud Orchestration, known as SCO, coordinates an entirely automated process of network deployment and optimisation. Samsung’s Network Slice Manager supports simplified management of slice resources, while AI-based analytics provides intelligent analysis of network performance.

5G Radios

Samsung has been pioneering 5G technology to support RAN solutions for more than a decade, through research, standardisation and commercial rollouts of its highly competitive 5G solutions. New developments are:

In-House Chipsets: Samsung continues its leadership in chipset research and development, with an expanded line-up of new chipsets, including a 3rd generation RFIC, 2nd generation 5G modem and DFE-RFIC integrated chip (Link), part of the company’s initiative to help foster compact and efficient, yet high-performing 5G solutions.

New Solutions: Samsung continues to expand its 5G radio lineup. The company recently unveiled its wideband radio (Link) supporting 400MHz of bandwidth in mid-band and designed to help operators drive more flexible and cost-effective deployments. Also introduced are the next generation 5G Compact Macro and baseband units, as well as its new One Antenna Radio (Link), a solution that delivers a more compact form factor with antenna integration, offering simplified installation and deployment efficiencies.

Private Networks

Samsung has the capability to build reliable and secure private networks, leveraging its comprehensive solutions portfolio. The company’s industry-leading 5G solutions offer a resilient backbone to private 5G networks, introducing use cases such as smart factories (Link) and a real-time 4K video monitoring system (Link). Samsung also provides end-to-end PS-LTE solutions, from network equipment to applications and devices. The company is powering the world’s first 3GPP-compliant nationwide PS-LTE network in Korea (Link), and accomplished the demonstration of the industry-first MCPTX video call on a cloud platform (Link).

6G Future Vision

As part of its networks overview, Samsung Networks: Redefined shares Samsung’s vision of 6G technology, and the world it will help create. Samsung stays ahead in preparing for new generations of wireless technologies. The company led 5G research and development even before 4G deployments and is already preparing for 6G. Now, the company is set to accelerate 6G innovation, bringing hyper-connected experiences to users (Link). Samsung recently explored the potential of the Terahertz (THz) spectrum application for 6G wireless communications, demonstrating an end-to-end 140GHz wireless link using a fully digital beamforming solution (Link).

Samsung has pioneered the successful delivery of 5G end-to-end solutions including chipsets, radios, and core. Through ongoing research and development, Samsung drives the industry to advance 5G networks with its market-leading product portfolio from fully virtualised RAN and Core to private network solutions and AI-powered automation tools. The company is currently providing network solutions to mobile operators that deliver connectivity to hundreds of millions of users around the world.

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Fast and Powerful @SamsungMobileSA Pairs The Speed Of #5G With Strength Of #Android

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In South Africa, 5G is becoming an exciting new reality that brings with it advanced capabilities, faster download speeds and connectivity. Of course, these devices rely on 5G-enabled devices. Fortunately, Samsung is committed to harnessing this incredible game-changing technology through its incredibly powerful devices such as the recently launched Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Note20. Better still; the tech is enhanced by Samsung’s successful partnership with Android.

“For Galaxy fans, the seamless integration and access to the latest Android updates is an essential addition to Samsung’s flourishing ecosystem. For many years now, Samsung has consistently demonstrated the value this provides to customers. After all, the operating system and the innovation within the devices require a meaningful synergy that amplifies the user experience, while protecting Galaxy fans from unnecessary security breaches. With 5G capability there is now even more reason for Samsung smartphone users to feel empowered, “says Justin Hume, Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa.

Samsung has committed to launching devices that harness the power of 5G. This bodes well for South Africans looking to extend the lifecycle of their devices with future-proof functionality. When paired with the power of the Android operating system the power to create inspiring new mobile experiences is now in the hands of Samsung smartphone users.

Samsung also provides Samsung Knox, a defence-grade end-to-end security platform, regular Android security updates and proprietary app features updates to most of the Galaxy devices as quickly as possible. Additionally, the importance of contactless payments has been put into sharper focus recently as a preferred method of payment. That’s why Samsung Pay is another reason to feel safe and secure. This simple digital wallet allows you to use your cards instead of cash and do contactless payments almost anywhere on compatible Samsung devices.

Clearly, for Galaxy fans, Samsung and Android’s relationship benefits them in amazing ways – empowering people to do more of what they love most, with apps enabled at peak performance. As the largest Android manufacturer, this comes as good news to Samsung users.

As we move into a new year, there is now a clear need to move forward faster and stronger. With Samsung’s focus on 5G and building on its Android relationship, smartphones will provide many more previously unimaginable ways to work and play. The future is calling and Samsung is answering the call.

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The @HuaweiZA #HuaweiP40lite5G Must-have Tool For #SocialMedia and #Gaming Fanatics

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The prospect of 5G is an exciting one, and as confusing as the technology can often seem, its benefits are simply game-changing. Not only will 5G networks and devices enable us to achieve technological feats like lower latency, network slicing and greater transmission speeds, but these will also fundamentally shift the way we consume and interact with social media content, entertainment and gaming. 

Given the importance and topicality of 5G in the South African market in particular, many network providers are rolling out 5G networks across the country. To match this expansion of 5G networks, various tech companies have been steadily increasing their product offerings when it comes to 5G-enabled devices. Although this is a huge stride for South Africa, as 5G availability can be seen as an accelerant to digital transformation, these 5G-enabled devices are usually flagship smartphones, so are unaffordable to many South Africans.

However, as a bold disruptor and relentless innovator in the tech space, Huawei has recently unveiled an affordable, mid-range 5G-enabled device – the HUAWEI P40 lite 5G. This device brings 5G technologies and futuristic hardware to the everyday South African, and is almost certain to be a hit among South Africa’s youth, given the potential that this device has to unlock a new realm of capabilities for their gaming and social media needs.

Here are some reason why the HUAWEI P40 lite 5G is a device that is bound to completely change your gaming and social media experience.

1. Unparalleled 5G performance for a seamless gaming and social media experience

The HUAWEI P40 lite 5G is powered by the Kirin 820 5G SoC, which is integrated with a 5G modem and supports NSA network mode, empowering it to cover over eight frequency bands. This means that users will experience a consistently reliable and extensive 5G network coverage. In some areas where ordinary smartphones can’t receive 5G signals, the HUAWEI P40 lite 5G can still work on a 5G network smoothly, meaning that gaming fanatics and social media butterflies will be able to seamlessly interact with their content.

The smartphone also enables a stable download speed and lower latency, meaning that the latest games can be downloaded with ease and you can keep abreast of the latest social media trends on the go, regardless of where you are. The Kirin 820 SoC enables the HUAWEI P40 lite 5G to consume less power and generates less heat for a more stable experience when running games and 5G apps. The phone’s power-saving nature is further enhanced by the large 4000mAh battery, and supports 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge. The HUAWEI P40 lite 5G can charge to 70% in half an hour – offering a safe yet reliable charging experience to bring uninterrupted performance. This is imperative to online gamers and South African youth, who need to be able to access the world of social media anywhere, and anytime.

2. A super camera setup for high-quality visual content.

The HUAWEI P40 lite 5G is the perfect tool for a social media feed that looks like it was curated by a professional photographer, as the device offers you not two or three, but four main cameras in the rear setup. This 64MP Hi-res AI Quad Camera, is a master of hi-res photography in all kinds of settings, and is also great for shooting videos in 4K (very high resolution).

This AI Quad camera set up is comprised of a 64MP main camera, which is fitted with a f/1.8 aperture, 0.8μm pixel size and a 1/1.7-inch sensor, which is capable of capturing more light and details. The 16MP front camera supports Super Night Selfie and hardware-level noise reduction. This means that front camera of the HUAWEI P40 lite 5G is able to get you those stunning insta-worthy pics, whether you’re snapping them in the day or in the evening.

The smartphone’s 120° Ultra-wide Angle Lens enables you to get stunning wide angle shots, whether they’re of rolling landscape images, group photos (now that we can see family again) or portrait orientation images. With this lens, you can easily create outstanding visual content, empowering you to position yourself as a social media professional and even influencer, which can potentially open the doors to you earning money from your posts.

The Macro Lens of the device allows you to capture anything up to 4cm away from the lens, and the handy Bokeh Lens allows you to blur out backgrounds in a natural manner, while giving undivided attention and detail to the subject of the photos, further bolstering the quality and appearance of your social media feeds.

3. Superior hardware for a gaming beast

While many smartphones offer gaming features on the side, it is rare for such detail to be paid to a device’s gaming functionality. This is another reason why the HUAWEI P40 lite 5G will completely change your gaming experience, as it comes equipped with Mali-G57 GPU, delivering a significantly improved gaming and entertainment experience for users. The new GPU Turbo technology allows the system, CPU and GPU collaborate to enhance the overall processing efficiency and deeply optimises the gaming experience of the device. Thanks to GPU Turbo, the HUAWEI P40 lite 5G can run graphically demanding games at a high frame rate smoothly, efficiently and effortlessly. Couple this with the seamless gaming access that the Kirin 820 5G SoC offers, and you have yourself a device is designed with the purpose of mobile gaming at its core.

The HUAWEI P40 lite 5G can be purchased from the Huawei online store (www.huaweistore.co.za) and selected MTN and Vodacom outlets at an RRP of just R9,499.

This smartphone comes in Space Silver and Midnight Black with 15GB free cloud storage for 12 months and Huawei Video FilmBox access for three months, valid until 31 December 2020.

Be one of the first 1,000 people to purchase the HUAWEI P40 lite 5G and you’ll get 1GB data & R500 airtime from The Unlimited. Ts&Cs apply. (Promotional vouchers are redeemable on the HUAWEI AppGallery)

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Nadia Gonzalez, Africa Vice President Mobile Solutions & IoT @Gemalto Shares #MWC2017 Insights

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Barcelona was the scene of another festival of technology, as the world’s most influential companies, journalists and engineers travelled to Mobile World Congress (MWC). MWC tends to be associated with new handset launches, but this year’s show was about more than just devices. There were indeed notable mobile handset stories, with some iconic brands making stunning comebacks, defying beliefs they had been consigned to history. The dominant themes, however, were technologies providing the basis for the next generation of mobile devices, namely 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT).

The year of the comeback
If you’d told someone a year ago that Nokia and BlackBerry handsets would be making a comeback, they might not have believed you. The former, once the world’s largest phone manufacturer, gave up trying to compete with Apple, Google and Samsung in 2014 to focus on networking, while the latter has rebranded itself as a cybersecurity company. However, at MWC this year HMD Global, which now owns the rights to make Nokia branded phones, released an updated version of the legendary Nokia 3310. BlackBerry, meanwhile, displayed its new Android smartphone.

With Samsung choosing not to reveal a new phone handset, and Apple and Google not making big announcements, the comeback kids stole the headlines. The question is, will the handsets sell?

 

Connected cars to hit the mainstream
We’ve got bad news for budding Formula One drivers; MWC17 demonstrated how drivers are going to be far less important to the functioning of a car, as the IoT and Artificial Intelligence (AI) takes over. One of our favourite innovations was the world’s first driverless supercar, capable of reaching speeds of up to 200mph. Manufactured by Robocar, the vehicle works through a combination of sensors and powerful cameras. The car’s operation is guided by algorithms, which means computer experts may decide the races of the future rather than the likes of Lewis Hamilton.

As the technology and new business models behind connected cars evolve, the Automotive Industry is transforming into what is called New Mobility. One of the big themes here is linking connected cars with the digital life of the driver or passenger, making them fully personalized. One notable development is the Virtual Car Key (VCK), a first example where the key, as part of a digital Car ID, will need to be securely stored on the end user mobile device. Opening a car and starting the engine is a crucial element of any comprehensive mobility app, and we’re likely to see many more developments in this area over the year ahead.

Artificial Intelligence
AI at MWC wasn’t limited to cars, with the technology appearing in many other areas. Future handsets from many manufacturers promise more advanced versions of virtual assistants like Siri and Cortana, which will learn from their user’s habits. Elsewhere O2 announced it would be turning to AI to manage customer service, speeding up processes and cutting costs. Similarly, Samsung announced it would be using an AI bot to train retail staff in managing customer queries. Clearly, organisations are recognising AI’s ability to not only improve the user experience, but also streamline operations and enhance the customer journey.

The potential of 5G and smart cities
5G represents the next generation of telecoms standards, ushering in a new era of connectivity and smart infrastructures. While we’re still some way off the technology being widely available, at MWC we saw many announcements about IoT-optimized machine-type communication and LTE Cat NB-IoT networks, technologies which are paving the way to 5G.

One area in which 5G will play an ever-important role is Smart City technology, which can be used to improve efficiency and benefit the environment. With billions of embedded sensors, governments and companies will be able to better monitor carbon emissions and track pollution levels. At the show, AT&T and GE announced a partnership to deliver environmentally-friendly IoT technology to cities across North and Central America. Intelligent sensor nodes will power a new generation of street lighting which will be fully integrated within light poles, allowing city governments to use existing poles and equip them with energy-efficient LED lighting.

We took this a step further with a demonstration of a smart city lighting and Electric Vehicle charging solution which uses smart sensors to transform street lights into intelligent platforms. Lights can be dimmed on demand depending on need, saving 50-80% in energy consumption, but they can also be used to alert and direct drivers and pedestrians to free parking spaces or charging stations. 5G technology based on the same principles can be applied to traffic, parking, and waste, enhancing city governance, and making it more environmentally-friendly.

Of course, for the smart city to work, the underlying infrastructure needs to be intelligent and secure. To enable a functioning street lighting system, for instance, there needs to be a secure connection between the lamps and a central control system. It is a complex process, with the potential for an undetected weakness in one part potentially compromising security for the entire system. Those building critical infrastructure and solutions for smart cities need to think very carefully and holistically about the networks and systems they are connecting, whether it’s car park, traffic or waste management projects they’re looking after.

To conclude, it’s clear MWC17 wasn’t just about mobile handsets. While product announcements from Nokia and BlackBerry were the key focus for some, this year’s conference should be interpreted as one dominated by the IoT connectivity solutions of the future; 5G, smart cities and connected transport. With the show over for another year, governments and other key stakeholders will need to keep collaborating on the best ways to connect, secure and monetize their IoT strategies to find success in the years ahead. 

Written by Nadia Gonzalez, Africa Vice President Mobile Solutions & IoT at Gemalto

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