Lenovo : to launch an augmented-reality smartphone in China 4-Traders

Lenovo Group Ltd, the world s largest personal computer maker, will launch its augmented-reality-enabled smartphone in October in China, as part of its broad efforts to boost phone sales with innovative products. Yang Yuanqing, CEO and Chairman of the Beijing-based company, said on Saturday the Phab2 Pro, the world s first smartphone to host AR applications without the need of other accessories, will help create new business models by bringing new interactive experience to consumers. The new device, first unveiled in June, is based on Google Inc s Tango project and allows users to play virtual dominoes on a physical table and shoot digital robots that inhabit users living rooms. "Technology innovation and business model innovation are part of the new path for growth," Yang said, adding the company aims to leverage cutting-edge technologies to change the way people live and work. He made the comments at the B20 summit which was held in Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province on Saturday.