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New Honor Magic smartphone can tell who's holding it

Another day, another fancy new smartphone released featuring a unique gimmick. This time though, ...
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11.33 19 Dec 2016


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New Honor Magic smartphone can tell who's holding it

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Another day, another fancy new smartphone released featuring a unique gimmick. This time though, it’s a gimmick that might actually be useful.

Chinese phone maker Honor unveiled their new Magic model that features sensors in the frame that can detect who’s holding it. Much like a fingerprint reader that’s also included, the phone will learn your handprint and grip, adding another additional level of security and privacy.

There’s also a feature on the Magic that will only show notifications on the lock screen when it knows who’s holding the phone, meaning no more nosey people checking your notifications.

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On top of fingerprint and hand readers, there’s also face recognition thanks to a small infrared camera on the front of the phone.

Custom Android

The Magic is running Android, but Honor have put their own touches on it. It features a custom skin called Magic Live that includes many situation-aware features. That means that the phone gradually learns what features you use most and when, so it’ll offer on-screen shortcuts to apps depending on when and where you use them, like the music app at the gym in the morning.

Hardware on the phone is a bit mixed, with an older Kirin 950 processor and a smaller than expected 2,900 mAh battery, but there’s a pretty good 12 megapixel dual-lens camera and a 5.09 inch curved AMOLED display.

The Honor Magic is only going on sale in China for now, but if it arrives in the rest of the world, expect it to be a big competitor to the current smartphone giants.


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