FX.co ★ Most interesting gadgets from IFA 2016

It is common in the world of technology to enjoy of regular conventions to introduce new technologies that will benefit the life of the mankind. In the field of home appliances and electronics, the IFA is one the most important technology fairs in the world, and the IFA 2016 could not fail to present all these modern gadgets developed this year.

Hasselblad True Zoom

While this is an accessory instead of a gadget, the Hasselblad True Zoom mod for Motorola phone deserves a special mention. It is compatible with the Moto Z phone and has a snap on design. Once fixed it replaces the phone's camera with a 12MP sensor and adds optical image stabilization with 10x optical zoom. It has a textured grip along with a zoom rocker and a shutter button. In Russia, Moto Z smartphones, like the Hasselblad True Zoom module, will appear in autumn.

The cost of the novelty is still unknown, but in Europe the photomodule is estimated at € 300.

Huawei Nova

The company offers the new Huawei Nova smartphone. The Huawei Nova smartphone's curved surfaces and 5-inch screen connect seamlessly to create an ergonomic, compact design that fits perfectly in the user's hands, enabling single-handed functionality.

The Huawei Nova series is powered by the Snapdragon 625 processor, which uses advanced 14nm technology to increase performance and reduce power consumption. The Huawei nova's 3020 mAh battery with Smart Power 4.0 can power longer sessions for users to easily navigate between different apps. With its powerful 8 megapixel front-facing camera, the Huawei nova enables users to take and share better selfies in any lighting condition. The cost of Huawei Nova in Europe is € 400, but in Russia ithas not been defined yet.

Acer and its Predator 21 X at IFA 2016

This is the world's first notebook to offer a curved screen -it is a 21 inch display with a resolution of 2560 x 1080 pixels. Weighing 8kg, the gaming notebook is powered by 7th generation Intel Core i7 processor, up to 64GB RAM, dual Nvidia GTX10 series graphics card, up to 4TB SSD storage and has 5 cooling fans inside the body. You get a full size mechanical keyboard, built-in Tobii eye tracking technology, removable numpad unit that has a trackpad on the reverse and 4.2 sur round sound audio.

The cost of Predator 21 X is still unknown. Sales will start in the first quarter of next the year.

ZTE Axon 7 Mini

At the exhibition, ZTE company has demonstrated the smartphone ZTE AXON 7 mini. The cost of the novelty is € 300. The device is interesting for its sound, unlike other smartphones.

The device has two powerful stereo speakers. AXON 7 mini supports Dolby Atmos technology by means of wich the surround sound in 7.1 format is being achieved. In Russia, gadget sales will start in late September.

Sony Xperia XZ

At IFA 2016, the Sony company has introduced the device in the concept of Loop Surface ("looped surface"). It is called Xperia XZ. The Xperia XZ features a Snapdragon 820 processor, a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion, IP65/68 certification, a 2,900mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 3.0 and a USB Type-C port.

Xperia XZ will come in the market this autumn. However, the price for the device in Russia has been determined yet.

Samsung Gear S3 Smartwatch

Samsung focused this year's IFA solely on its smart wearables and introduced the Samsung Gear S3. It's a smartwatch that improves on both halves of its name – it looks and feels much more like a traditional watch, while functionality is on par with a smartphone. The Gear S3 is powered by Tizen – Samsung's Linux-based platform that doesn't get much love on phones but shines on your wrist. It's detached from Google's gradual process of adding new features, allowing the Gears to be a step ahead. The protection of the gadget against dust and moisture is produced according to the IP68 standard. The device is also compatible with devices based on Android and iOS.

In Europe, the smartwatch will cost € 400.

LG Smart Refrigerator

One of the most amazing devices developed by LG, was a refrigerator running on Windows 10. The device is controlled by a 29-inch touch screen that can be transformed into a transparent window for a refrigerator. A number of "smart" functions of the refrigerator include starting a timer, compiling a list of products, distributing them to all members of a family.

The price of new device has not been named yet.