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Even if you missed the storm of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, there are companies more than happy to satisfy your shopping cravings all the way to next year. Amazon, for example, is putting some of its already discounted Prime Exclusive phones on even more discounts. The mid-range Nokia 6 is leading the fray, with the somewhat high-end LG G6+ … Continue reading

While there are rumors suggesting that many Android OEMs are looking to make the shift to facial recognition technology ala Apple’s Face ID, Samsung is expected to maintain the iris scanner on its phones, in particular the Galaxy S9. However as expected there will be some improvements made to it.

In a report from The Korea Herald, Samsung will be upgrading the iris scanner on the Galaxy S9/S9+. This is expected to come in the form of the use of a 3MP camera versus the 2MP camera found on the Galaxy S8/S8+. Apparently the increase in megapixels is expected to allow for higher-resolution scanning, which should make it better/faster at recognizing users.

It is also expected to make it easier to recognize users in low-light situations, or when glasses are involved. “The iris camera lens will be improved to 3 megapixels from 2 megapixels of Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 to capture clearer images. The scanner will better recognize users’ irises even when they wear eyeglasses, move their eyeballs or are in a too dark or too light environment.”

During our review of the Galaxy S8, we had no issues with the iris scanner but improving it to make it faster at recognizing users will most definitely be a welcomed upgrade.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Rumored To Feature Higher-Res Iris Scanner , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.

When it comes to Apple’s products, it’s hard not to associate the design of some of the company’s more iconic products with its design chief, Jony Ive. However in case you didn’t know, Ive has been hands-off for the past couple of years from the day-to-day management of the design team, but he has since returned to his role.

In a report from Bloomberg and confirmed in a statement by Apple spokeswoman Amy Bessette, Ive will be resume day-to-day management of Apple’s design team. “With the completion of Apple Park, Apple’s design leaders and teams are again reporting directly to Jony Ive, who remains focused purely on design.”

Of course Apple has more than one designer working for them, and during Ive’s “absence”, the hardware and software design teams were led by Alan Dye and Richard Howarth who reported directly to Apple’s CEO Tim Cook, but Ive’s return will see him take control of the teams, although it was not reported as to what Dye and Howarth’s roles are now that Ive is back in control.

We’re not sure what this could mean for the future of Apple-designed products, but The Verge has noted that in Ive’s absence, Apple has released products with somewhat questionable design quirks. Hopefully with Ive’s return, he will be able to right the ship like he did back in the day, where his design of Apple’s iconic products are said to have played a vital role in revitalizing the company back when they were brink of bankruptcy.

Jony Ive To Resume Control Of Apple’s Design Team , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.

Headphones come in all shapes and sizes, some designed to be worn while you commute, some designed to be enjoyed sitting in a comfortable chair and listening to your records, while some have been designed for gym and sports. While we suppose headphones in general could be used for any purpose, there are some differences in their design that make some better than others for certain uses.

If you’re a gym enthusiast and would like a pair of headphones that won’t get damaged by sweat, you’ll be interested to learn that JBL and Under Armour have teamed up to create a pair of wireless headphones in the form of the UA Sport Wireless Flex. As you can see in the photo above, these headphones are designed to be worn around the neck, helping to keep it secure while you enjoy your workout.

According to the press release, the headphones will feature adjustable flex zones and will offer 11+ hours of battery with a speed charging feature. It also comes with a RunSafe LED if you plan on using these outdoors while in the evenings or at night, and also feature magnetic buds that lets you clasp them together when not in use.

They also feature JBL’s Charged Sound technology, are sweat resistant, and will pair with your smartphone, tablet, or computer via Bluetooth. They are priced at $130 and are available for purchase via JBL’s website.

JBL & Under Armour Unveil UA Sport Wireless Flex Headphones , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.

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