Lab Hardware Update: New iOS and Android Phones

Happy New Year everyone!  Santa was nice to us and brought us a handful of new iOS and Android mobile devices during the holiday season, and we’re happy to share them with anyone needing compatibility testing.  We now have the following devices available in our lab inventory:

• Apple iPhone X: This phone boasts a stunning 5.8-inch OLED display with a high resolution and wide color range. It’s powered by the speedy A11 Bionic chip and has a dual-camera system on the back for impressive photos and videos, including Portrait mode with depth-of-field effects. Face ID facial recognition replaces the traditional fingerprint scanner for secure unlocking.
• Apple iPhone 8 Plus: Featuring a 5.5-inch Retina HD display, the iPhone 8 Plus offers a vibrant viewing experience. It also packs the A11 Bionic chip for fast performance. The dual rear cameras capture detailed photos and enable Portrait mode, while the front-facing camera is great for selfies. Unlike the iPhone X, it utilizes a Touch ID fingerprint sensor for secure unlocking and lacks Face ID.
• Google Pixel 2: This phone sports a 5-inch AMOLED display with a sharp resolution. The Pixel 2 is known for its excellent camera, thanks to its single-lens system with powerful software processing. It runs on a Snapdragon 835 processor and offers a clean, bloatware-free Android experience.
• Samsung Galaxy Note 8: This device features a large and gorgeous 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display, perfect for multitasking and enjoying multimedia. The S Pen stylus lets you write, draw, and navigate the phone with precision. It has a powerful Snapdragon 835 processor and a dual-camera system on the back for versatile photography.

No real surprises here; they’re all popular devices running modern mobile operating systems, and will assuredly see considerable use.  No new tablets this time around, although I’m sure we’ll pick up a couple in the months ahead.

As the new year winds up, we hope you’ll keep us in mind for all your hardware testing needs; please contact us if you have any questions or are planning a project that you might need our assistance with.