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Amazon on Wednesday announced it will be holding a special media event on June 18 for an as-yet-unannounced product that many expect will be the Internet retailer's first foray into the smartphone business.
The photo above, which appears to be an Amazon branded portable, is accompanied by a teaser video showing people handling a small device and commenting on what looks to be 3D motion tracking technology.
Interestingly, the pictured device — at least the one corner that is revealed — is nearly identical to to renders purportedly leaked in April. At the time, it was reported that Amazon's graphic designers created the images.
In October, AppleInsider reported exclusively on Amazon's rumored device, noting the smartphone will likely sport six cameras for 3D imaging, a 4.7-inch touchscreen display and Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.
The three-dimensional user interface is expected to be the handset's main draw, with users able to manipulate onscreen objects like wallpapers and icons via gestures. From the video released today, it looks like the phone will react to head motions as well, offering an enhanced type of parallax view seen in Apple's iOS 7.
Amazon's event is slated for June 18 and those interested can request an invitation through a special page the company's website.
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File-system-check Jeff Bezos.
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users able to manipulate onscreen objects like wallpapers and icons via gestures. From the video released today, it looks like the phone will react to head motions as well, offering an enhanced type of parallax view seen in Apple's iOS 7.
Seriously head movements? How many people are using Samsung's smart scroll and gestures over phone?
Soon we will have another category.
On the otherside : Glassholes.
On this side : Amazholes.
[quote name="Chandra69" url="/t/180468/amazon-expected-to-announce-3d-sensing-smartphone-at-june-18-event#post_2545778"]Seriously head movements? How many people are using Samsung's smart scroll and gestures over phone? Soon we will have another category. On the otherside : Glassholes. On this side : Amazholes. [/quote] If they are moving their heads in some weird, unnatural way to control their phones we might call them Amazombies
Hey Jeff, get ready to add the ability to turn that parallax option off due to the migraines the users will complain about.
I'm betting it just has facial tracking that simulates 3-D on-screen...like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd3-eiid-Uw
A month ago (or so) I visited my Amazon page and noticed there was a simulated 3-D book in place of the usual spot where one would see a book cover, and I was able to slightly rotate the book using my cursor. I think it may have been a placeholder for what they are planning here. Also, I should note that I saw no value in seeing a book in 3-D.