Thursday, June 9, 2016

Lenovo unveils Tango phone Phab 2 Pro for augmented reality – NU.nl

So did the computer maker during a presentation at Lenovo Tech World 2016. The Phab 2 Pro is the first consumer phone that uses Tango, formerly known as Project Tango.

Project Tango to smartphones 3D scan areas and navigate so that augmented reality elements are displayed on the camera in the real world.

The Phab 2 Pro has a 16 megapixel camera on the back, a special depth camera and a motion tracking camera. The camera sensors are used to analyze the environment especially for augmented reality

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Augmented reality

in a demonstration showed how Google smartphone with its camera can distinguish objects in the real world. Thus Phab 2 Pro looks example where furniture stand in a room, which move for objects and where the walls are.

By scanning the room Tango can share information about a room. The device knows for example, how high the walls or space in a living room. Furthermore, the device can virtual games in the real world show through the smartphone screen.

In a demonstration showed how a space can turn into a fantasy landscape. By walking around with your smartphone, it is possible to explore this landscape.

The Phab 2 Pro has an 8 megapixel camera front. The built-in 4050 mAh battery lasts 15 hours according to Lenovo full. The phone will be sold worldwide in September for $ 499. A Dutch price has not been disclosed yet

Video: Phab 2 Pro first smartphone that works with Tango



Bendable screens

Lenovo also has demonstrated a bendable smartphone and tablet, which can be used in multiple ways.

The flexible phone can be changed in a bracelet, so that he also can be carried without pockets. The tablet can be folded double, which he turns into a manageable phone.

According to rumors, Samsung is working on similar devices that can be bent.

The bendable devices are prototypes. It is still unclear when Lenovo will use this technology in practice

By:. NU.nl

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