OmniVision announces first ever 100-percent PDAF image sensor

Mobile World Congress is just around the corner and OmniVision has got the smartphone camera innovation going ahead with its new vision sensor. The OV50A image sensor having the 50-megapixel resolution is the first of its kind to have 100-percent PDAF – phase detection that results in far better autofocus. The sensor is going to … Read more

Qualcomm 3D Sonic Sensor Gen 2 will debut in early 2021 phones

A couple of years ago, just before 2018 ended, Qualcomm introduced the Qualcomm 3D Sonic Sensor. It’s an in-display fingerprint scanning technology that has been used on numerous smartphones out in the market. It’s only one of the many technologies by the company and it’s finally getting a follow-up. The second generation is available and … Read more

Galaxy S21 ultrasonic fingerprint sensor will be faster to unlock

Here is another bit of information about the upcoming Galaxy S21 phones. The new Galaxy S21 series will come with an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor that measures 8×8=64mm. That is higher compared to the older generation. The unlocking speed is also two times faster. With the improvement, a simple tap is enough to unlock the device. … Read more

OmniVision’s 1.0 micron 64MP sensor for better low light photography

Smartphones these days have DSLR comparable quality thanks to the pixel technology innovations making possible high-resolution photography. OmniVision, a leading digital image solutions vendor has announced the first-ever 64MP image sensor having 1.0 micron pixel size. The sensor is based on the OmniVision’s PureCel Plus-S stacked die technology which brings superior low light photography for … Read more

Amazon unveils Ring sensor for mailboxes that alerts users if someone steals their mail

Amazon unveils Ring sensor for mailboxes that alerts users if someone steals their mail by sending real-time alerts each time they are opened or closed Amazon announced a number of new Ring-powered technologies  The firm revealed a new Mailbox Sensor that sits inside a person’s mailbox The sensor is paired with the Ring app and … Read more

Vivo working on new RBGW camera sensor

Vivo isn’t exactly the top mobile OEM today but it is one of the more innovative brands we know. It has introduced a number of revolutionary technologies that started some trends in the mobile game. Recently, a Vivo prototype phone showed off a color-changing rear glass. There is also that gimbal camera sensor technology used … Read more