Gear News of the Week: Apple's AI Wearable and a Phone That Can Boot Android, Linux, and Windows
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"The NexPhone is a rugged device powered by a Qualcomm QCM64490 chip with a reportedly long support road map (through 2036), plus 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage, and a 6.58-inch, 120-Hz screen refresh rate."
"There's a 64-MP camera, wireless charging, and even 5G support. Naturally, this isn't going to compete with the latest Samsungs and iPhones on the hardware front, but those phones don't let you boot three different operating systems. Nex Computers thinks people who don't want to give up their flagship handset may enjoy having it as a secondary or backup phone for work."
""The new company plans to advance its business by leveraging Sony's high-quality picture and audio technology cultivated over the years," Sony said in a statement to WIRED. "We consider the two companies to be nearly equal partners," Sony continued, intending to"
NexPhone is a rugged smartphone built on a Qualcomm QCM64490 chip with a reported support road map through 2036, 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB storage, and a 6.58-inch 120 Hz display. The device includes a 64‑MP camera, wireless charging, and 5G, and supports booting three different operating systems, positioning it as a secondary or backup work phone. Pricing is $549 with a refundable $199 reservation deposit and a free USB‑C hub; shipments are expected in Q3 2026. Separately, Sony and TCL signed a memorandum for TCL to acquire a 51% majority of Sony's home entertainment business, including Bravia, giving TCL control over development, manufacturing, sales, and logistics while leveraging Sony's picture and audio technology.
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