Lenovo & Motorola at IFA 2017
Despite keeping its upcoming IFA 2017 product launches more or less under wraps, the meta description on Lenovo’sdedicated IFA 2017 websitetells us it will “Explore Lenovo’s innovations showcased at IFA 2017, including Lenovo Explorer, Star Wars: Jedi Challenges, Lenovo Legion Gaming Towers, Moto smartphones, Yoga 2-in-1s, voice assistants, and more.”
Now thatsite is live, you can find out a whole lot more about what it all means.
Here’s a very brief rundown:
Lenovo Explorer
This is a mixed reality headset which launches with over 100 VR-ready titles. It’s an accessory for your PC and works with Office as well as letting you browse the web and “watch shows in a virtual home office environment”. Sounds weird, but mixed reality is tipped to be the next big thing.
Motorola Moto X4
TheMoto X4 is a mid-range Android phone with a 5.2in full-HD screen and the Snapdragon 630 processor, which costs £349. It has three main features that set it apart from other £350 phones: it’s waterproof, has nifty dual rear cameras and also has Amazon Alexa built in which you can use without unlocking the handset.
It comes in Sterling Blue and Super Black.
Star Wars: Jedi Challenges
Star Wars: Jedi Challenges is an app-enabled augmented reality experience. Basically it’s Star Wars in AR (not VR) and it’s an accessory for Android and iOS, so it will work with either type of phone.
For £249 you get the Lenovo Mirage AR headset, a cool Lightsaber controller and the game.
It’ll be on sale in November in the UK, but you canpre-order it right nowfrom Lenovo.
Tablets and PCs
The Legion gaming towers and Yoga 2-in-1s should be fairly self-explanatory – Windows 10 desktop PCs and convertible laptops.
There are a variety of new models including the Yoga 920, Yoga 720 and Miix 520.
When is the Lenovo/Motorola IFA 2017 event?
Motorola and parent company Lenovo is hosting a press event on Thursday 31 August at 8pm CET, which is 7pm UK time.
Will there be a Lenovo IFA 2017 live stream?
There is no live stream for the event. Lenovo’s countdown timer was merely to launch themicrositewhere you can find all the information about what it’s launching at IFA.
We also have reporters at the event, so watch out for hands-on reviews.
Author: Marie Black, Editorial Director, International
Marie is Editorial Director at Foundry. A Journalism graduate from the London College of Printing, she’s worked in tech media for almost 20 years, covering all types of consumer tech from smartphones and their accessories to smart home gear. These days she manages our international editorial teams and leads on content strategy, having witnessed first-hand Foundry’s transition from print, to digital, to online - and beyond.
