Neowin News Feed for: Synaptics

A "next-generation" OS from Microsoft is coming, according to Synaptics

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 19:34:01 +0000

Synaptics and AMD today announced a new joint initiative to build a fully isolated biometric authentication system based on AMD's Ryzen Mobile platforms and Microsoft's next-generation OS. Read more...

Synaptics and Dialog Semiconductor reportedly in merger talks

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 19:22:01 +0000

Synaptics, known mostly for its touchpads and fingerprint sensors, is reportedly in talks to merge with Dialog Semiconductor, responsible for the design of the PMICs in many Apple devices. Read more...

Vivo X20 Plus UD with under-screen fingerprint scanner is coming

John Keefer — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 17:20:01 +0000

Vivo made headlines at CES when it showed its X20 Plus handset with a new twist - an under-screen fingerprint scanner from Synaptics. The device was well-received, and has now begun shipping in China. Read more...

Vivo reveals the first in-display fingerprint scanner

John Keefer — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 23:46:01 +0000

Leaks had suggested that Chinese smartphone maker Vivo had solved the problem of an in-display fingerprint scanner, thanks to Synaptics. The company has officially confirmed it, showing it off at CES. Read more...

Vivo will show off Synaptics' in-display fingerprint scanner at CES 2018

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 23:46:01 +0000

During its announcement for its in-display fingerprint reader, Synaptics also touted that a large manufacturer would show off a working production phone at CES. It turns out that company will be Vivo. Read more...

Phone featuring Synaptics in-display fingerprint scanner to be demoed at CES

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 03:30:01 +0000

Synaptics has revealed its fingerprint sensor that can be placed under the display of a smartphone. The firm also revealed that a full production handset with the technology will be shown off at CES. Read more...

Time ran out to develop the Galaxy S8's anticipated on-screen fingerprint scanner

Mina Esapa — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 23:36:01 +0000

According to a report by The Korea Herald, the fingerprint scanner on the Samsung Galaxy S8 was moved at the last minute as Synaptics, the company developing the integrated scanner, ran out of time. Read more...

More info revealed on Synaptics Windows 8 touch pad

John Callaham — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:29:17 +0000

More information has been revealed about the ForcePad, a new generation of PC notebook touch pads from Synaptics that will become available sometime in 2013 for Windows 8-based notebooks. Read more...

Synaptics shows off upcoming Windows 8 Multi-Touch ClickPad

John Callaham — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:39:02 +0000

The Taiwan-based company Synanptics is developing and previewing a click pad that is designed to work specifically for Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 operating system. Read more...