BIO-key, IDEX, & ZTE.
March 31, 2014
BIO-key International, Inc. (OTCBB: BKYI), and IDEX ASA (OSE: IDEX) have entered into a license agreement and will collaborate to deliver a sensor-to-server infrastructure solution for trustworthy, yet simple and low-cost, in device and online authentication for consumer applications and in particular the smartphone, tablet, and PC markets.
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August 12, 2014
IDEX announces the first design win for its new mobile touch fingerprint sensor. An Asian second tier mobile OEM has selected IDEX for its smartphone flagship model with a launch date scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2014. In line with industry practice, the OEM wishes to remain undisclosed at this stage.
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I'm hoping ZTE is that Asian second tier mobile OEM.
Chinese ZTE probably isn't the most recognizable brand here in the West, but you should know that, nevertheless, the company is essentially tied for the 4th spot with companies like LG, Huawei, Sony and Lenovo as one of the biggest smartphone manufacturers in the world. While ZTE's primary business involves telecommunications equipment and the like (much alike Huawei, actually), the company has been steadily improving its smartphone line-up, especially when the high-end is concerned.
Chinese ZTE probably isn't the most recognizable brand here in the West, but you should know that, nevertheless, the company is essentially tied for the 4th spot with companies like LG, Huawei, Sony and Lenovo as one of the biggest smartphone manufacturers in the world. While ZTE's primary business involves telecommunications equipment and the like (much alike Huawei, actually), the company has been steadily improving its smartphone line-up, especially when the high-end is concerned.
ZTE USA turned to Vine to announce an event that will take place on September 16th, at the Glasshouses in New York City. The manufacturer's invitation hints that whatever we are being shown is "the next hot thing". The event will include a performance from "this summer's hottest breakout artist," whoever that is.
Unfortunately, ZTE didn't leave us a clue about this new device. We have no idea if we are talking about a smartphone or a tablet. Recently, the company released its highly spec'd ZTE nubia Z7, which matches up specs-wise against any Android flagship, but that model isn't expected to leave Asia. Earlier this month, ZTE did release its mid-range ZTE nubia 5s mini in the U.S.
ZTE decided to wait for all of those early September announcements from companies like Sony, Asus, Samsung, Huawei, Microsoft and Apple to pass before making this announcement. This way, ZTE won't have to fight those other companies for the public's attention.
