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Chromebooks, Windows and how MediaTek plans to win computing
We sat down with Victor Tyan to talk about MediaTek's computing efforts, from its offerings in Chromebooks to Windows devices.
Last week was MediaTek's Executive Summit in Laguna Beach, and the company sponsored a group of journalists and influencers to head out there and hear what the firm had to say. While there were no new announcements related to the company's Chromebook efforts, I got to sit down with Victor Tyan, who leads MediaTek's compute efforts in the Americas and in Europe.
Interview: Google’s VP for Android and Play PM talks about Material You, Wear OS, and the ‘L’ in Android 12L
Following last week's Android Dev Summit, we sat down with Sameer Samat, the VP of Product Management for Android and the Google Play Store.
Last week was an important one for the Android ecosystem, as the Android Developer Summit came and went. Google officially revealed the upcoming Android 12L release, which will focus primarily on large-screen devices, and there was plenty of other news to come out of the event. If you have a foldable phone, tablet, or Chromebook, there are definitely changes coming down the pipeline to get excited about.
Discussing OnePlus Nord 2 with OnePlus: Processor, Benchmarks, Bootloader, and more
Oliver Zhang, Head of Product at OnePlus, shares some crucial details about the upcoming OnePlus Nord 2. Read on to learn more!
OnePlus re-entered the mid-range smartphone segment with the launch of the OnePlus Nord last year. Although the phone didn't receive much critical acclaim, it sold like hotcakes in several markets as it offered users OnePlus' signature fast and smooth experience at a relatively affordable price. Following the success of the original Nord, OnePlus launched several other devices under the Nord banner, but none of them managed to achieve the same level of popularity. However, the upcoming OnePlus Nord 2 seems to have the potential to reach new heights.
Why the OnePlus Nord is so familiar, yet so unique: In conversation with Shawn Liu, Head of Product
In an interview with Shawn Liu, Head of Product, OnePlus Nord, we learn what makes the OnePlus Nord a unique product for the company.
The OnePlus Nord takes on a different meaning for everyone aware of its existence. For OnePlus, the Nord is a rerun towards its former territory of affordable yet powerful smartphones. For OnePlus fans, Nord is a premium mid-ranger that can beat any other in its category thanks to its rich array of features. For current or former OnePlus owners, the Nord is an excellent opportunity to relive the OnePlus experience once again, even without burning a hole in their pockets. OnePlus Nord, most importantly, is the culmination of the expectations of anyone who has ever used – and enjoyed -- a OnePlus smartphone. Nord has also been conceived from the same principles as early devices from the company and offers compelling specifications at a great price.
How Dirac Enhances the Sound Quality of OnePlus, Xiaomi, OPPO, and Huawei devices
We spoke with Erik Rudolphi, General Manager of Mobile at Swedish Audio firm Dirac, to find out how the company enhances the sound quality of smartphone from Xiaomi, OnePlus, Oppo, and Huawei.
You might not have ever heard of Dirac, but if you've used a Xiaomi, OPPO, Huawei, or OnePlus phone in recent years, chances are you've heard their software in action. The Swedish audio firm works with an increasing number of device makers to optimize the sound quality of smartphone loudspeakers and headphone outputs.
XDA Interviews Scotty Allen: The Guy Who Built his Own iPhone [Part 1]
Tag along as we sit down with Scotty Allen, a former Google employee who set out to build his own iPhone 6s and was virally successful.
A little over 2 weeks ago, a YouTube video of a man who traveled to China to build his own iPhone went viral. The aim of his project was to assemble a fully-functioning iPhone 6s from locally sourced parts purchased from the Chinese components market. Would it be possible to put together everything required to build your own mobile device?