Huawei completes Schubert’s famous Symphony No. 8 using the power of AI

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Huawei completes Schubert’s famous Symphony No. 8 using the power of AI

Huawei for the first time ever – combined the power of AI and human expertise to compose the final two movements of Schubert’s famous Symphony No. 8. commonly known as the ‘Unfinished Symphony.’ Symphony No. 8 has remained incomplete for 197 years and despite numerous attempts, it remains one of the most intriguing pieces of unfinished symphonic music of all time.

Myleene Klass, Arne Herkelmann, Lucas Cantor and Andrew Garrihy attend the reveal of Huawei’s, Unfinished Symphony at Cadogan Hall on February 4, 2019 in London, England.
Pic credit: Dave Benett

The London event was hosted by musician, Myleene Klass at the iconic, Cadogan Hall and saw the 66-piece English Session Orchestra perform to an audience of over 250 guests featuring models, Erin O’Connor, Laura Whitmore and Daisy Lowe, actor, Luke Pasqualino and singer, Nicola Roberts showcasing for the first time this unique ending to Schubert’s Symphony No. 8.

Huawei’s completed version of Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 was created by running an Artificial Intelligence model benefitting directly from the processing power of the dual NPU (Neural Processing Unit) in the Huawei Mate 20 Pro smartphone – designed specifically with AI-based tasks in mind. Analysing the timbre, pitch and meter of the existing first and second movements of the symphony, the AI model then generated the melody for the final, missing third and fourth movements. Huawei then worked with Emmy award-winning composer Lucas Cantor, to arrange an orchestral score from the melody that stayed true to the style of Schubert’s Symphony No. 8.

The English Session Orchestra perform the reveal of Huawei, Unfinished Symphony at Cadogan Hall on February 4, 2019 in London, England.
Pic credit: Dave Benett

“At Huawei, we are always searching for ways in which technology can make the world a better place. So, we taught our Mate 20 Pro smartphone to analyse an unfinished, nearly 200-year-old piece of music and to finish it in the style of the original composer” commented Walter Ji, President CBG, Huawei Western Europe. “We used the power of AI, to extend the boundaries of what is humanly possible and see the positive role technology might have on modern culture. If our smartphone is intelligent enough to do this, what else could be possible?”

Lucas Cantor, Composer said “My role was to draw out the AI’s good ideas and fill in the gaps to ensure the final output was ready to be played by a symphony orchestra. The result of this collaboration with AI proves that technology offers incredible possibilities and the significant and positive impact it can have on modern culture.”

Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 in B minor is considered to be the archetypal ‘Unfinished Symphony’. Musicologists are still in disagreement as to why Schubert failed to complete the piece, some cite his ill-health, others claim that he was distracted by his follow-up piece of work, but what is agreed upon is that he was charting new musical terrain with the piece.

Xbox announces “Tom Clancy’s The Division 2” Bundles

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Xbox announces “Tom Clancy’s The Division 2” Bundles

Xbox has revealed two “Tom Clancy’s The Division 2” Bundles, the Xbox One X “Tom Clancy’s The Division 2” Bundle is available for £449.99 GBP and features a standard Xbox One X console with a 1TB hard drive, an Xbox Wireless Controller, a full-game download of “Tom Clancy’s The Division 2” enhanced for Xbox One X, a 1-month Xbox Game Pass trial and a 1-month Xbox Live Gold trial. The Xbox One S “Tom Clancy’s The Division 2” Bundle is available for £249.99 GBP and features a standard Xbox One S console with a 1TB hard drive, an Xbox Wireless Controller, a full-game download of “Tom Clancy’s The Division 2,” a 1-month Xbox Game Pass trial and a 1-month Xbox Live Gold trial.

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Both the Xbox One S and One X “Tom Clancy’s The Division 2” Bundles will be available online and at selected retailer in the United Kingdom starting March 15, 2019.

VeryMe Valentine’s Day Deals from Vodafone UK

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VeryMe Valentine’s Day Deals from Vodafone UK

Vodafone is offering free treats and money off this Valentine’s Day as part of its rewards scheme, VeryMe Rewards. To spread the love, offers include a date night deal with two adult ODEON cinema tickets for £7 and 20% off when you buy a card and flowers at Moonpig.

Customers looking for a romantic gesture can also claim treats including a free selector pack at Hotel Chocolat, two free cookies from Millie’s Cookies and free chocolate hearts from the Grown-Up Chocolate Company. Other new deals include a free hot drink and a snack at any Upper Crust, Caffe Ritazza, Pumpkin, Delice de France or Camden Food Co and free coffee for your Valentine at Coco Di Mama*.

Offers available :

  • Moonpig, 4th – 10th February 2019
  • Hotel Chocolat, 7th – 14th February 2019
  • Millie’s Cookies – 4th – 10th February 2019
  • Grown Up Chocolate Company 4th – 8th February 2019
  • Coco Di Mama – 4th – 24th February 2019
  • SSP group 11th – 17th February 2019
  • Chilli TV – Offer running until 31st May 2019
  • Majestic Wine – 11th – 14th February 2019
  • com – Offer running until 31st December 2019
  • Holiday Extra – Offer running until 31st March 2019

For those who prefer staying in and catching up on the latest boxsets, VeryMe rewards gives £10 Chilli TV credit plus a free bottle of fizz at Majestic Wine.  Customers can also enjoy a romantic mini-break for less this Valentine’s Day by claiming 10% off Hotels.com, up to 30% off airport parking and 15% off car hire at Holiday Extras.

The My Vodafone app can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play store.

Huawei helps finish Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony

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Huawei helps finish Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony

Last night in London, Huawei showcased how they combined the power of AI with human expertise to compose the final two movements of Schubert’s famous Symphony No. 8. commonly known as the ‘Unfinished Symphony.’ The event was attended by a variety of celebrity talent from across the entertainment industry eager to see the Huawei-completed piece brought to life by the English Session Orchestra.

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LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 04: Myleene Klass attends the reveal of Huawei’s, Unfinished Symphony at Cadogan Hall on February 4, 2019 in London, England.
Pic credit: Dave Benett

Hosted by musician, Myleene Klass at the iconic, Cadogan Hall, the event saw the 66-piece orchestra perform to an audience of over 250 guests featuring models Erin O’Connor, Laura Whitmore and Daisy Lowe, actor, Luke Pasqualino and singer, Nicola Roberts showcasing for the first time this unique ending to Schubert’s Symphony No. 8.

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Huawei’s completed version of Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 was created by running an Artificial Intelligence model benefitting directly from the processing power of the dual NPU (Neural Processing Unit) in the Huawei Mate 20 Pro smartphone – designed specifically with AI-based tasks in mind. Analysing the timbre, pitch and meter of the existing first and second movements of the symphony, the AI model then generated the melody for the final, missing third and fourth movements. Huawei then worked with Emmy award-winning composer, Lucas Cantor to arrange an orchestral score from the melody that stayed true to the style of Schubert’s Symphony No. 8.

In the last 12 months, Huawei has taught AI to drive a car, translated the sounds of humpback whales into a love song, and positively changed the lives of deaf children through  StorySign. With Unfinished Symphony, Huawei have taken on their most creative collaboration yet and with Shubert’s Symphony No. 8 remaining incomplete for 197 years, Huawei has set their AI the task of finishing one of the most intriguing pieces of unfinished symphonic music of all time.

Marvel releases new tv spots for Toy Story 4, Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame

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Marvel releases new tv spots for Toy Story 4, Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame

Marvel was busy with three new TV spots for Captain Marvel, Toy Story 4 and Avengers: Endgame.

In the latest TV spot for Avengers: Endgame that dropped during Super Bowl LIII. The TV spot was short and didn’t elaborate too much on the events of Infinity War, but it did make clear that the Avengers are coming for Thanos.

We get a look at a few new scenes the first trailer did not show, including one with Tony Sark and Nebula fixing the Milano space ship, Rocket Raccoon entering an unknown location and Captain America strapping on his shield one more time.

Thor, Ant-Man, Ronin (a.k.a. Hawkeye), Black Widow and War Machine also make brief appearances, out in the UK the 25th April 2019.

Captain Marvel

Set in the 1990s, Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that follows the journey of Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes.

While a galactic war between two alien races reaches Earth, Danvers finds herself and a small cadre of allies at the centre of the maelstrom, out in the UK cinemas 8th March.

Toy Story 4 

Woody has always been confident about his place in the world and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. But when Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called “Forky” to her room, a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends will show Woody how big the world can be for a toy.

Directed by Josh Cooley (“Riley’s First Date?”) and produced by Jonas Rivera (“Inside Out,” “Up”) and Mark Nielsen (associate producer “Inside Out”), Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” ventures to UK cinemas 21st June 2019.

Two Minute Review : Mophie powerstation PD XL Charger

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Two Minute Review : Mophie powerstation PD XL Charger

It’s time for another two minute review, this time for the Mophie powerstation PD XL Charger.

Short on time? The 10,050mAh powerstation PD XL portable battery lets you fast-charge your smartphone up to 2.5 times faster than a standard charger. And you can charge a second device using the 18W USB-A port. Made for smartphones, tablets, and other USB-C and USB-A compatible devices.

What’s in the Box?

The box contains a guide, cable and the powerstation.

A Closer Look

Final Thoughts

The first thing you notice about this charger is that it is a lot smaller than other chargers, and it’s quite lightweight so carrying it around isn’t going to be a burden. For those interested in the exact measurements, its 2.33 x 4.29 x .85in (59.18 x 108.9 x 21.59 mm) and weighs 7.2oz (204g).

The 10,050mAh portable battery has enough power to extend the life of your smartphone up to a total of 35 hours, so that’s a long time!

When the powerstation PD  is connected to a wall socket, it sends power to your device first before recharging the powerstation battery.

You can charge two devices at the same time, one USB-C and one USB-A and they charge very fast! Mophie claim you can charge your iPhone up to 2.5 times faster using the powerstation PD XL and I have to say I found it quicker!

There is also an LED indictor on the powerstation which displays both the remaining charge and the current charging status, so you will always know how much is available.

With most people carrying at least one device around with them the need to be able to recharge on the go is even more important than ever before, which is why you need something like the powerstation PD XL.

The powerstation PD XL from Mophie is available now priced around £79.95.

You can learn more from the Mophie website.

A Closer Look at the Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Sprinkle Cookie Surprise Play Food Set from Hasbro

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A Closer Look at the Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Sprinkle Cookie Surprise Play Food Set from Hasbro

It’s time to take a closer look at he Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Sprinkle Cookie Surprise Play Food Set from Hasbro.

Today’s wacky weather forecast: it’s raining Play-Doh sprinkles! Budding bakers can use this Play-Doh cookie set to create and decorate with silly sprinkles made of different little charm shapes.

From classic circles and stars to crazy cookies with silly emoji faces, you can make pretend cookies in over 15 different ways with the cookie cutters, rolling stamper, and molds. After you’ve stacked 3 layers of crazy cookies on the one-foot-high tower, it’s time for a sprinkle surprise! Crank the handle and shower your make-believe cookies with sprinkles shaped like moons, stars, and horseshoes.

Other Play-Doh tools in this toy baking set include toy kitchen accessories like the rolling pin, rolling cutter, and decorating tool to make fantastical frosting and toppings. This set comes with 5 Play-Doh colors in 2-ounce cans for plenty of hands-on creative fun.

Bakers can use the creation cards to discover step-by-step how to make even more creative play food designs. This creative toy for 3 year olds makes a great activity for preschoolers who love getting hands-on with things like modeling clay. With Play-Doh Kitchen Creations, the best ingredient is imagination!

• Includes unassembled playset, 5 cookie cutters, rolling pin, cookie rolling stamper, frosting tool, frosting knife, rolling cutter, 2 plates, 2 creation cards, 5 cans of Play-Doh Brand Modeling Compound (net weight 10 oz/280 g), and instructions.

• CREATE AND DECORATE PLAY-DOH COOKIES – Aspiring bakers can let imagination go crazy with this cookie toy baking set for kids ages 3 and up. At 12 inches high, this play food set is a tall tower of creative fun!


• MAKE IT RAIN SILLY SPRINKLES – Stack your Play-Doh cookies on each level of the tower, then make it rain silly sprinkles made of colorfully fun charm shapes!

• OVER 15 CRAZY COOKIE SHAPES – Create hearts, stars, moons, and even emoji face cookies with the different Play-Doh tools like cookie cutters and stampers.

• 5 PLAY-DOH COLORS – This toy cookie set includes 5 non-toxic Play-Doh colors in standard-size 2-ounce cans for kids who love to get creative with arts and crafts like modeling clay.

• INGREDIENTS FOR IMAGINATION – With the 2 creation cards, bakers can discover step-by-step how to make even more creative cookie designs.

The Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Sprinkle Cookie Surprise Play Food Set from Hasbro is available now priced around £17.99 and is for ages 3 years and up.

Three introduces a new Unlimited Mobile Broadband on Home-Fi

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Three introduces a new Unlimited Mobile Broadband on Home-Fi

Today Three has announced its first ever unlimited mobile broadband package. Available with Home-Fi it enables customers to hunker down and avoid the cold weather by staying indoors to binge watch their favourite shows or stream their gaming as much as they want and 24/7!

Offering access to data without restrictions has always been important to Three and with this new offering, customers can get a whopping 100GB data plus an unlimited data add-on for just £22 a month​ – meaning there’s no risk of running out of data in the middle of your favourite film.​

The new package will give customers an alternative to fixed line broadband providers with no need for lengthy contracts and will meet all their streaming, gaming and browsing needs (last minute beach holiday anyone?!)

The unlimited broadband package will be available from February 21 to new and existing customers and is the latest way Three, the best network for data, is making it easier for its customers to use and enjoy the internet.

Fight cancer as you sleep on the first ever World Cancer Night

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Fight cancer as you sleep on the first ever World Cancer Night

Vodafone Foundation and Imperial College London are calling on the British public to extend World Cancer Day (4th February) into World Cancer Night by downloading the DreamLab app and helping to speed up cancer research.

DreamLab, developed by the Vodafone Foundation, uses a smartphone’s processing power while it lies idle overnight to analyse existing cancer research data – speeding up research by decades. Thousands of smartphones working overnight form a virtual supercomputer, allowing calculations to be crunched much faster than by regular desktop computers. The more people who use the app, the quicker the research is conducted.

 

Imperial College’s research programme – named Project DRUGS – aims to make better use of existing drugs and quickly find more effective combinations of drugs to improve cancer treatments. It also helps tailor combinations of drugs to individual profiles.

Imperial College scientists estimate that if 10,000 people download the app on World Cancer Day, the nation could collectively crunch 100,000 additional calculations, helping to make crucial progress in their cancer research and ultimately help save lives.

 

Helen Lamprell, Trustee of the Vodafone Foundation said: “DreamLab is a revolutionary project– it’s a completely different, easy and direct way that people can help cancer research. The work done so far has resulted in scientists at Imperial College making some potentially life changing progress. We need as many people as possible to download the DreamLab app on World Cancer Day so that, together, we can really make a difference.”

Dr Kirill Veselkov, Assistant Professor in Computational Medicine at Imperial College said: “Thanks to our people-powered supercomputing through DreamLab, we have completed our first project phase which has found individual drug combinations that are tailored to patient genetics. We have also identified promising drug candidates for further study.

 

“Now, we are ready to take the leap into the next phases where we will research effective drug or food combinations in the treatment of cancer. This is a much more complex process and requires even more computing power to crunch tens of millions of calculations – that is why we need smartphone owners to help our research by downloading and using the app each night while they sleep. What better time to start than World Cancer Day?”.

 

Each problem crunched on DreamLab is an AI-simulated “trial” of how effective a particular combination of existing drugs or food-based molecules is against specific network of cancer genes. Hundreds of millions of such calculations are required to come up with treatments that have a good chance of working.

Long term, the continued use of the app could prove instrumental in finding tailored treatments for patients.

Since launching in May 2018 DreamLab has been downloaded by over 73,799 people, with 5.9 million data calculations crunched to date. In just eight months, DreamLab users have delivered the same results that a desktop computer running 24 hours a day would take 50 years to do.

The DreamLab app is free to download and free to use for Vodafone customers, meaning it doesn’t eat into data allowances. The app can also be used for free via WiFi. Users on other networks can also download the app, choosing how much data they wish to donate or connecting to WiFi to use it for free.

To download the app please search for DreamLab in the App store for iOS or Play Store for Android.

Review: HyperX Cloud MIX Gaming Headset

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Review: HyperX Cloud MIX Gaming Headset

It’s time for our review of the HyperX Cloud MIX Gaming Headset.

HyperX Cloud MIX is a versatile wired gaming headset that converts to a lightweight portable Bluetooth headset. While using the wired connection, it is capable of pumping out rich Hi-Res Audio at frequencies from 10Hz to 40kHz, so you can hear details and nuances in your audio you might have missed. When the real world beckons, answer the call and unplug to switch to the wireless Bluetooth mode for up to 20 hours of use.

The HyperX custom-designed 40mm Dual Chamber Drivers separate the bass from the mids and highs to cut distortion and provide smoother audio. Featuring a tough aluminum frame, Cloud MIX is designed to withstand the perils of both gaming and life on the go. Whether you’re playing long into the night or out until early morning, the soft memory foam ear cushions give you signature HyperX comfort.

The headset includes a flexible, detachable boom mic and features a built-in mic to make it a more travel-ready Bluetooth headset. Cloud MIX features in-line audio controls for PC and console, with intuitive onboard controls for wireless mode. It’s compatible in wired mode with platforms with 3.5mm ports and compatible in wireless mode with Bluetooth-ready media devices.

Features

  • Wired gaming headset certified for Hi-Res Audio
  • Bluetooth wireless technology for on-the-go connectivity
  • HyperX Dual Chamber Drivers for more distinction and less distortion
  • Signature HyperX comfort and durability
  • Built-in mic and a detachable boom mic
  • Detachable braided cable with in-line audio control
  • Intuitive onboard controls
  • Multi-device compatibility

What’s in the Box?

The box contains the headset, detachable mic, quick start guide, cables and a bag to carry it all in.

A Closer Look

Final Thoughts

The new HyperX Cloud Mix headset is very comfortable. You can wear it for extended periods of time without causing any discomfort, and if you plan on having a marathon gaming session that’s certainly important. The headset is also very light so can be carried around easily.

The ear cups are very soft and will fit most ears and the band over the head strap is also soft too, and the memory foam works very well!

The microphone is detachable so if you don’t want to use it you can just remove it or leave it off and it won’t get in the way, and if you do want to use it then it just fits simply into place.

The headset comes with all the cables you need, including a charging cable, so you don’t have to look around for anything else. Although the beauty of this headset is connecting it to your device via Bluetooth.

There is also a Bluetooth microphone built into the headset you can use as well, although the quality isn’t as good as using the external mic. Talking of Bluetooth, all the buttons you need are on the headset itself, including volume, and call buttons.

Pairing the headset to a Bluetooth device is very simple and only takes a few moments.

The headset has a built in battery which can last up to 20 hours – so basically even the heaviest of gaming sessions should be covered! And that’s only if you want to use Bluetooth – if you want to go wired then you don’t have to worry about the battery.

So the most important part – what does it sound like? Well it sounds very good actually! In wired mode the sound is excellent, using Bluetooth it’s still very very good!

The headset also comes with a neat little carry bag so you can keep the headsafe safe along with the cables too.

So if you are in the market for a decent gaming headset then you should definitely take a look, and listen to the HyperX Cloud MIX Gaming Headset.  The only thing that might hold you back is the price, so keep an eye out for a good deal if you like how these sound.

The HyperX Cloud MIX Gaming Headset is available now priced around £179.99.

You can learn more from the HyperX Gaming website.

Energizer previews smartphone trio before MWC 2019

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Energizer previews smartphone trio before MWC 2019

Avenir Telecom, the exclusive Energizer license holder, has started teasing the smartphones that it will introduce next month at MWC 2019 Enhanced design, with an enriched photo experience, and long-lasting performance” here are a few details about the Ultimate U620S, Ultimate U570S, and Ultimate U650S.

The numbers represent the size of the screen, so we have 6.2-, 5.7-, and 6.5-inches, all with HD+ resolution and 18:9 and 18.5:9 aspect ratios.

The Ultimate U620S (pictured above) will have a total number of four cameras. A triple-camera setup on the back will consist of a trio of 16MP + 2MP + 0.2MP shooters, while the front-facer will be one of 16MP. Only two (16 MP + 2 MP) cameras will be featured on the back of the other two models, the Ultimate U570S, and Ultimate U650S, while the webcam on the front has been kept the same.

While no specific details are shared about the battery, the press release mentions the Energizer brand emphasizing on its battery experience. Juice packs for the phones will be within the range of 3,000mAh to 4,000mAh.

With 4GB of RAM, storage ranging from 32GB to 128GB, and Android 9 Pie out of the box.

With colour options will include iridescent violet, aquamarine and turquoise, no further details on specs, price, or availability just yet. We will be checking them out at this years MWC 2019.

New Year New You with help from Amazon UK

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New Year New You with help from Amazon UK

Amazon UK has a new page for New Year New You from Home-Tech to Sport Tech and more to help with the new year.

Home Tech

All-New Echo Show (2nd Gen) – Premium Sound and a Vibrant 10” HD Screen – White, £219.99.

Amazon Echo (2nd Gen) – Smart speaker with Alexa – Sandstone Fabric, £79.99.

Sport Tech

Fitbit Versa Health & Fitness Smartwatch with Heart Rate, Music & Swim Tracking, Currently priced at £184.67.


Bluetooth Headphones, Moffo Wireless Sport HD Stereo IPX5 Sweatproof in Ear Earbuds
Currently priced at £16.88

Knowsley Foodbank receives £1,000 award from Vodafone UK

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Knowsley Foodbank receives £1,000 award from Vodafone UK

Knowsley Foodbank has been awarded a £1,000 donation from Vodafone UK. The charity collected the Vodafone Community Connection Award this week after the store team in Huyton chose the deserving cause.

Launched in 2014, Vodafone’s Community Connection Awards have already made a difference to more than 170 local communities across the UK. Selected by local Vodafone staff and aimed at supporting local causes with a £1,000 donation, the awards have been used to help fund everything from new equipment for soup kitchens and day centres for the elderly to helping people with disabilities take part in sporting activities.

Knowsley Foodbank is part of a nationwide network of food banks working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK. They provide three days’ worth of nutritionally balanced emergency meals to local people who are referred by doctors, health visitors, social works and police. The £1,000 will help Knowsley Foodbank support over 70 people with three days’ worth of meals.

Sue Torpey, Assistant Chief Executive at Knowsley Foodbank said, “We are extremely grateful to Vodafone for choosing us as their Community Connection Award winner. Each year we feed around 8,000 people – half of whom are children – in and around Huyton and it is through the generosity of companies like Vodafone that we are able to continue with this work”

Zafar Ul-Haq, Vodafone Store Manager in Huyton said, “In our current financial climate and just after the festive period, a lot of families find their budgets stretched which leaves people struggling to provide basic necessities such as food. We are delighted the £1,000 will be going to a charity that will massively help to ease this pressure in Huyton.”

Oppo lands in the UK big time with RX17 Pro and more

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Oppo lands in the UK big time with RX17 Pro and more

Oppo has officially launched in the UK this week with leading retailer Carphone Warehouse, introducing two new smartphones – OPPO RX17 Pro and RX17 Neo – and brings its flagship smartphone OPPO Find X to UK consumers for the first time.

For the last 10 years, OPPO – the company that started the era of selfie beautification – has been focusing on manufacturing camera phones, while innovating mobile photography technology breakthroughs.​ Introducing a number of smartphone firsts, OPPO was the first brand to launch smartphones with 5MP and 16MP front cameras, the first to introduce the motorised rotating camera, the Ultra HD feature and the 5x Dual Camera Zoom technology.​

OPPO also has a proprietary charging technology, known as VOOC Flash Charge and its latest devices upgraded to Super VOOC, which currently offers the fastest fast-charge available on a smartphone. Allowing users to charge devices in only 10 minutes to get a 40% charge and 40 minutes to get a full charge.

OPPO marked its arrival to the UK tonight in London with an exclusive event held at the Tower Bridge where The Walkways were illuminated in an eye-catching blue and purple colour combo in homage to its new RX17 Series. OPPO’s handsets (RX17 Pro, Neo and Find X) will be available exclusively with Dixons Carphone, and will be available online at Carphone Warehouse & Currys from Tuesday 29th January for pre-order, and in Carphone Warehouse stores and online nationwide on 13th February.

Set to challenge the smartphone sector in the UK and across Europe, OPPO’s brand new RX series​ offers a revolutionary experience with its sleek design and advanced technology, to empower people to pursue extraordinary experiences. At their core, both the RX17 Pro and the RX17 Neo are built upon four founding pillars of design, innovation, community and young minds.

The eagerly anticipated RX series surprises with its artistic design, bespoke colour palette, and unique photography features. Introducing dynamic and vivid colours, and enhanced image quality with both devices. The RX17 Pro also goes one-step further, with its new Ultra Night Mode camera mode.

‘We are thrilled to announce the official launch of OPPO in the UK today, with the availability of RX17 Series in partnership with Carphone Warehouse. This has been one of the brand’s most anticipated European decisions so far and we are proud to be bringing OPPO’s long history of technological innovation and beautiful design to this market. We look forward to our future in the UK and are excited to be celebrating this moment with a special event in the heart of the thriving city of London,’ said Terance Tan, Executive Director of Sales at OPPO.

RX17 Pro: Intelligent camera brings new depths to smart phones

Specially designed for night shooting, the RX17 Pro features the latest hardware and software from the AI Ultra-Clear Engine, Smart Aperture and OIS (Optical Image Stabilization). This image-enhancing technology, produces outstanding definition for pictures. Making images clearer and brighter, with added intelligent noise reduction and highlight restoration so photos are refined to perfection.​

Equipped with a triple-camera set-up including 25MP front camera and 12MP/20MP rear camera, Sony IMX576 sensor, F1.5/F2.4 smart aperture and real-time HDR support, the RX17 Pro is designed to capture images effortlessly.

Other features include a 6.4 inch Waterdrop screen, including a ‘Hidden Fingerprint Unlock’ feature and ‘Smart Bar’ multitasking function. Corning® Gorilla® Glass 6, the most durable cover glass to date for high-impact resistance. Wireless payment, supporting NFC wireless payment, making the transition to mobile payments easy and convenient. Revolutionary Gradient Design, introduce a brand-new “Radiant Mist Color”, using 3D fog glass to give the body a soft look and feel, and resulting in a fingerprint resistant, durable design.

RX17 Pro is £549 and will be available to pre-order from Carphone Warehouse here & Currys on 29th January and, purchase in store and online from 13th February

The RX17 Neo: Lightweight and mighty

Precision engineering meets enigmatic design with the RX17 Neo with a 6.4-inch waterdrop display to create more screen space and a compact design, the smartphone is just as lightweight as it is advanced.

Its exterior is meticulously crafted to please the eye, displaying a dynamic colour range (Mocha red and Astral blue) as it moves between light and shadow. With its combination of original design and cutting-edge IMT gradient construction, no two angles will ever look the same.

Boasting a 25MP AI Front Camera and dual rear camera, it makes it easy to shoot and edit photos at the click of a button. The camera is backed up by an AI algorithm, which uses more than eight million reference points to ensure every dimension is brought into focus, it is like having powerful desktop-like photo editing software in the pocket.

The RX17 Neo, also features OPPO’s Smart Bar that lets users toggle through apps and functions with effortless freedom. As well as, a new Music on Display, so the screen can be turned off and still play music, video audio, or other media.

The RX17 Neo is £319 and will be available to pre-order from Carphone Warehouse here & Currys on 29th January and, purchase in store and online from 13th February

Find X: OPPO’s flagship

Available for the first time in the UK, the Find X is the first Android smartphone to feature 3D Structured Light Technology. Using 15,000 facial dot recognition and intelligent analysis, to produce 3D Face Recognition, which is 20 times safer than fingerprint recognition, for unlocking the phone. As the world’s first panoramic designed phone, the Find X combines two seamless pieces of glass with the front screen featuring a panoramic view. OPPO used COP flexible screen packing technology bringing the visual screen ratio to 93.8%. With the front almost all-screen, the user has an unprecedented visual experience.

The Find X is £799 and will be available to pre-order from Carphone Warehouse here & Currys on 29th January and, purchase in store and online from 13th February

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