No, Apple did not announce any new hardware this week. But it confirmed that WWDC 2021, its annual developer conference, will begin on June 7, which means that we will definitely see some new things (mostly software, but maybe some hardware?). In other news, Google has announced that it will not exhibit in the largest phone program in the world; Adobe launched a $ 15 package for illustrators; and Spotify has released some new features to discover new music.
With regard to the new gadgets, many of them were announced this week as well. There was Bang & Olufsen’s new gaming headset, Casio’s first G-Shock running Google Wear OS and some new MagSafe accessories for your iPhone 12. You can check everything out below.
HyperJuice wireless magnetic battery pack
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This is a 5,000 mAh portable battery that fits magnetically on the back of the iPhone 12. It charges via USB-C, but does not support the super fast 15 watt wireless charging that MagSafe promises; it reaches 7.5 watts of wireless charging speeds.
Price: $ 40
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Naim Audio Mu-so 2 Wood Edition
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Naim Audio launched Mu-so 2, the second generation model of its wireless all-in-one speaker, in 2019. Compared to the original Mu-so, it has six new individually amplified drivers, a new processor with 10 times the power, the ability to transmit ranges up to 32 bits / 384 kHz. It has support for AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Tidal, Spotify Connect, Roon and Bluetooth, all complemented with HDMI ARC and optical connections so you can use it as a soundbar. Now Naim has launched a special version of Mu-so 2 that has a wooden (rather than steel) exterior and a golden tone. It costs $ 600 more than the standard Mu-so 2.
(Check out our original Mu-so 2 review, here.)
Price: $ 2,290
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Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold
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Xiaomi announced its first foldable smartphone this week. The Mi Mix Fold shares a similar appearance to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold. It can be folded inward and vertically, which allows you to use it like a traditional smartphone, or you can unfold it and use it as a genuine tablet. In addition, it has several specifications that you would expect from a premium smartphone, such as a fast processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon 888), a sophisticated camera system, a beautiful OLED screen and support for wireless charging. The footprint? It is only available in China at the moment.
Price: TBA
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound Portal
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The Beosound Portal is a luxury gaming headset (B & O’s first) that was designed to work perfectly with all Xbox consoles (Xbox Series X / S and Xbox One) thanks to the Xbox Wireless protocol. There is also no boom microphone, which means that Beosound Portal, with its integrated Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity, can be paired with your smartphone or computer when you’re not playing games and used as noise-canceling wireless headsets.
Price: $ 499
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Pioneer DJ VM series of active monitors
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Pioneer DJ has announced a new line of active near-field speaker monitors that are designed to emulate the sound of a studio or club, but in their own space. There are three models of different sizes: VM-50 ($ 169), VM-70 ($ 229) and VM-80 ($ 289). Each speaker will be decorated with a 4 mm thick aluminum front baffle, Class D amplifier, aramid fiber cones and Vortex Bass Accelerator, all of which, according to the company, are designed to “reproduce sounds accurately , including deep bass frequencies while cutting out unwanted vibrations. “Each model will be available in early April.
Price: $ 169 +
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Casio GSW-H1000 Smartwatch
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The Casio GSW-H1000 is the company’s first G-Shock smartwatch that runs on Google Wear OS. (It is also the first G-Shock smartwatch with a color screen.) Like previous Casio G-Shock smartwatches, the GSW-H1000 is super robust, with excellent shock and water resistance, and comes with all the necessary sensors ( GPS, compass, heart rate, accelerometer, gyro and altitude sensor), as well as specific activity tracking features you would expect from a premium sports smartwatch. It will be available in mid-May.
Price: $ 699
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Magnetic support for Belkin phone with facial tracking
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This is not a wireless charging cradle. Belkin’s new phone holder is designed to work with the latest iPhones as it uses MagSafe to magnetically hold it in place. What makes it super unique is the use of face tracking (via Belkin’s complementary app) and a 360-degree swivel base so your iPhone’s camera can follow you as you walk around the room; is similar to what Amazon’s new Echo Show 10 can do with its own turntable. It seems to be the ideal little gadget for people who make videos on TikTok or YouTube, however, it does not work with certain video call applications, like FaceTime or Zoom.
Price: $ 65
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