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As the world gears up for CES 2024, there’s an air of anticipation about the breakthroughs that will redefine our technological landscape. At Fixfactor, we’re particularly intrigued by the advancements in AI, especially those that leverage large language models. This year, the buzz is all about AI-driven devices, and we’re excited to speculate on what these innovations might entail.

Smartphones with Enhanced AI Capabilities
Smartphones at CES 2024 are expected to showcase next-level AI functionalities. Leveraging large language models, these devices might offer more intuitive user experiences, advanced voice assistants, and predictive text and response features that feel incredibly human-like.

Wearable Tech: A Step into AI-Enhanced Health and Fitness
Wearable technology is poised to take a quantum leap with AI integration. We anticipate seeing devices that not only track physical health metrics but also provide insights into mental well-being, using AI to analyze patterns and offer personalized recommendations.

Virtual and Augmented Reality: AI-Enhanced Immersion
In the realm of AR and VR, AI is expected to play a crucial role in creating more immersive and interactive experiences. CES 2024 might unveil headsets that use AI to adapt virtual environments in real-time, enhancing both the realism and personalization of these experiences.

Home Automation: Smarter AI Homes
Home automation systems are likely to get a significant AI upgrade. These systems might utilize large language models to understand and predict user preferences, making smart homes more intuitive and responsive to individual needs.

The Rise of AI in Electric Vehicles and Autonomous Driving
In the automotive sector, AI is set to revolutionize electric vehicles and autonomous driving technologies. We expect to see smarter, more efficient EVs that can adapt to driving conditions and user habits, along with advancements in autonomous driving capabilities.

Sustainable Tech: AI for a Greener Future
Sustainability is a key focus, and AI could play a vital role in developing eco-friendly technology solutions. This might include AI-driven energy management systems and innovative approaches to recycling and material sustainability.

Advanced Robotics Powered by AI
Robotics at CES 2024 is anticipated to be a blend of innovation and intelligence, with robots capable of more complex and nuanced tasks. These advancements are likely to be powered by sophisticated AI algorithms, enabling robots to interact more naturally with their environment and with humans.

AI Hardware: The Backbone of Innovation
A significant highlight is expected to be the hardware that powers AI. With the increasing reliance on large language models, we foresee a showcase of specialized processors and chips designed specifically for AI operations. These hardware advancements are crucial for the seamless integration and functioning of AI in various devices, from smartphones to home automation systems, making them smarter and more efficient.

CES 2024 stands at the forefront of technological evolution, with AI taking center stage. The potential for AI-driven innovations seems limitless, from personal gadgets to home systems and beyond. At Fixfactor, we’re excited about these advancements and are gearing up to adapt our repair and maintenance services to cater to this new wave of AI-integrated devices.

Whether you’re looking for a gift for a loved one or you’re hunting for the latest phone accessories for your new smartphone, look no further. We’ve compiled a list of the best phone accessory providers on the market. From wireless chargers to eco-friendly phone cases, there is something for everyone. Read on to find out where to get your hands on top-quality phone accessories to enhance your phone.

Mobile Lyme

Mobile Lyme is a leading supplier of top-quality, authentic smartphone accessories. From their Headquarters in the Midlands, they are effectively supplying the UK market. From cases and covers to wireless chargers, they have it all.
Mobile Lyme supply accessories for all popular brands of smartphone, they also have a pre-ordering system so items not yet released to the market can be ordered and then dispatched as soon as they become available.
Our secure website provides the perfect platform to purchase smartphone accessories. They also comply with GDPR, this means customer information and data is not passed on to 3rd parties. At Mobile Lyme, the need of the customer really does come first.

Uunique

Uunique – Nutrisiti is the leading eco-friendly “Fashion becomes ECO!” brand for iPhone & Samsung and other smart-phone devices. Their selection includes compostable cases, and many eco-friendly accessories such as face coverings, sunglasses, AirPods cases & eco-power, etc.

The range features eco-colours, bio-ink printed – fashion designs, eco-impact drop protection & 100% genuine eco-leather cases, and functional folios. Also, their leather is the World’s First certified – 100% biodegradable premium leather.

The entire Nutrisiti case range is completely plastic-free, made from their exclusive plant-based elements. All supplied in zero-plastic, recycled – biodegradable – compostable packaging.

Uunique’s ambition is to pave the future for an eco-conscious sustainable world. They are leaders in creating quality, fashion-forward sustainable phone accessories protecting our planet.

POPSICASE

POPSICASE is a very practical mobile phone case (it has a built-in handle that helps to handle the phone) and 100% recycled because it is made in Barcelona from fishing nets collected from the Mediterranean. But that’s not all. For the last year, they have launched an initiative totally focused on promoting the circular economy that consists of encouraging the collection of old cases to use the material to make new POPSICASE.

LIVE X MAINTAIN

Live X Maintain is the official home for personalized marble Suitcases, Phone Cases & Accessories. They make gifting easy with a wide range of products to choose from with awesome unique designs that you won’t find anywhere which makes your item very special…
They sell phone case covers for iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel and Huawei models. Also check out their new range of personalised Passport Covers and Luggage Tags, Power Bank Chargers, Wireless Chargers, Phone Grips, AirPod Cases, and Football Gifts.

PicStop

Established in 2000 in the Isle of Man, PicStop specialise in digital accessories and sell a wide range of products such as memory cards, ink cartridges, camera accessories, USB flash drives, telescopes, binoculars and much more but with a particular focus photography and computing. PicStop is 100% online, they have no retail outlets but have multiple warehouses in the UK and Europe, they offer their products for sale across a number of channels including Ebay, Amazon and of course their own store where you can often find the best rate for a product. They have attained authorized reseller status for many of the brands they stock including SanDisk, Kingston, Samsung, Jettec, Celestron and many more.

You will find them on the “where to buy” section of many manufacturer websites. Apart from their competitive pricing their consistently high level of service is what sets them apart from our competition.

One of the largest mobile phone makers in the world, Oppo, has announced it’s launch in the UK. This is a big news, chinese Oppo is the 5th biggest smartphone manufacturer, mostly selling in China. 

Few months ago, Xiaomi entered British market with a great success. Then, OnePlus, exclusive to O2, recently bacame available in more UK carriers. And lastly, Huawei (yes, Chinese company) has become the most popular phone brand in the country, with its Huawei P20 Pro and Mate 20 Pro flagship phones.

We wish Oppo lots of success. This brand bring many innovations in terms of design, functionality and price. Oppo Find X is the full front screen without any bezel, R17 charges in 5 minutes. However we still don’t know which models they will bring to the UK market.

There is interesting fact behind Oppo. The company is the actual owner of the OnePlus brand. If you look closer on the Oppo R17 and latest OnePlus 6T you will find many similarities (or maybe no difference at all). Probably OnePlus showed them the great potential and change of perception for Chinese mobile phones.

Following the news, we are introducing repair services for the Oppo brand. We have already fixed few in the past but we have never listed them on the website. We hope to become number one repair place for all Oppo mobile phones.

In terms of repairability, there are only parts for Oppo R11, R11s, R9s and R9 available in the UK. Other parts would need to be sourced directly from China. This is why repair services for Oppo may take bit more time than 1-2 days. As soon as we have more inquiries, we fill our inventory to offer same day repairs.

If you are looking for a new phone, we highly recommend you to check what Oppo has in the offer. As always we don’t wish you ever need to repair your phone but if you do, we are here to help you.

Check Oppo repair services here:

https://fixfactor.co.uk/phone-repair/oppo-repair/

Update (31/01/19)

OPPO has landed. Its high end mobile phones including Oppo Find X and R17 are available in Carephone Warehouse. The brand wants to compete directly with Huawei, according to press.