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O Showmetech TRIO is a compilation of the most interesting news of the week. Today we are going to talk about predictions for the iPhone 17, which has larger screens, a higher refresh rate and the possible removal of the Dynamic Island on the Pro models; We also brought a little about what to expect from the technology fair CES 2024, with information that the next edition could be the biggest ever; and we will show you the best photos captured around the world annular eclipse which took place this past Saturday, October 14th. This is Showmetech TRIO, your weekly news trio.

Predictions for the iPhone 17

About a month ago we saw Apple launch the iPhone 15, the new line of smartphones made up of four different models. And even with the big news hitting the market, many users are already wanting to know what to expect from the next releases. Today we will talk about some rumors that Ross Young, Founder and CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants, in addition to being a great technology insider, is bringing you information about the next models.

According to Ross Young, models iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Plus, scheduled for launch in 2025, will be the first entry-level iPhones to feature a 120 Hz refresh rate. Currently, entry-level iPhone screens have a 60 Hz refresh rate, that is, they update 60 times per second, which is half the rate update of the ProMotion screens of the Pro models.

The tipster goes on to state that the iPhone 16, scheduled for next year, will have a 6,12-inch screen, while the iPhone 16 Plus will have a 6,69-inch screen, a slight adjustment when compared to the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus that They are, respectively, 6,1 and 6,7 inches. The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Plus will have 6,27-inch and 6,86-inch screens, an increase from the previous ones.

Already the models iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will have 6,27-inch and 6,86-inch screens, respectively, with an aspect ratio increased to 19,6:9. All other specifications will remain the same compared to the 2023 Pro devices.

 iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Plus will replace the low-temperature polysilicon display (LTPS) by a low temperature polycrystalline oxide screen (LTPO). With LTPO, the refresh rate can be adjusted to a lower value when certain content, such as emails, is displayed on the screen, resulting in longer battery life.

By 2025, Young expects the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max to replace the Dynamic Island with an under-screen Face ID with the traditional camera for FaceTime and selfies. So, if you liked the Dynamic Island, Young suggests that this feature will probably no longer exist on the 2025 Pro models, although it will still be present on the entry-level models that year.

High expectations for CES 2024

A CESAlso known as Consumer Electronics Show, is recognized worldwide as the main showcase of technology and innovation. It takes place annually in Las Vegas, in the United States, bringing the main companies in the sector to showcase the latest trends and technological advances. In 2024, the expectation is that CES will reach an even greater magnitude, including offering Brazilian businesspeople opportunities to boost their ventures.

The main technology categories expected to see at CES 2024 are artificial intelligence, sustainability, startups, digital health and transport and mobility. The Las Vegas Convention Center stands out, which will feature the participation of more than 300 companies. West Plaza also promises to offer a series of autonomous vehicle demonstrations and displays of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, also known by the acronym EVTOL.

Among the world-famous brands that will be present as exhibitors at CES 2024, we can expect Amazon, BMW, Bosch, Caterpillar, Google, Honda, Hyundai, Intel, LG, L'Oreal, Mercedes-Benz, Panasonic, Qualcomm, Samsung, Sony and many others.

Over the years, CES has witnessed tremendous growth, evidenced by the success of the latest edition in 2023, which saw the participation of more than 4.400 exhibitors and attracted a global audience of more than 170.000 people from 160 countries.

A significant number of these participants were Brazilian businesspeople, highlighting the growing interest of the Brazil at the fair. With optimistic projections for the 2024 edition, it is anticipated that the event will provide a widely advantageous platform for Brazilian technology companies to promote their products and services on a global scale.

CES 2024 is booming! The show is on track to surpass CES 2023's exhibit space, with global companies debuting innovations that will solve our most pressing global challenges. From healthcare to transportation, smart home solutions, advances in AI and more, CES 2024 will shed light on the technological innovation that will change our world for the better.

Gary Shapiro, CTA President and CEO

Best photos of the annular eclipse

Last Saturday, October 14th, residents of several countries around the world, including Brazil, had the opportunity to witness an annular solar eclipse. This phenomenon occurs when the Moon is positioned between Earth and the Sunl. The eclipse began to be visible on the west coast of the United States and, in the afternoon, finally reached Brazil, the last country to experience this astronomical event. The total duration of the eclipse was approximately two hours.

The privileged regions for observation were the North and Northeast, where the eclipse reached its maximum point, creating the long-awaited “fire ring“. In other regions, when the weather permitted, residents also had the opportunity to see the Sun being partially covered by the Moon.

Many records around the world were made showing the phenomenon in its various phases. Here in Brazil we also had incredible moments, such as the capture made by photographer Marcelo Maragni highlighting surfer Italo Ferreira in Rio Grande do Norte. It was quite a click, right?

The most recent annular eclipse of the Sun took place in June 2021, however, it was not visible in Brazil. The next such event is scheduled to take place in October 2, 2024, but will only be visible in the southern tip of South America and areas of the Pacific Ocean.

The alignment between the Moon, the Earth and the Sun will appear again in the skies on February 17, 2026, however, it will be mainly visible in the Antarctic region. In February 6, 2027, the phenomenon can only be observed in the city of Chuí, located in the extreme south of the state of Rio Grande do Sul.

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• AR + VR + Motorsport;
• New solar eclipse in October;
• New Cyberpunk 2077 DLC.

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Text proofread by: Pedro Bomfim (16 / 10 / 23)