IFA Product Introductions Show Broadening Categories, Including Smart Devices, Smartphone and VR

Product launches at IFA gave a peek into the holiday selling season. Lenovo announced smart devices that “challenge the conventions” by incorporating artificial intelligence and virtual reality. Lenovo touted its “open approach” to partnerships and “building new experiences” in VR including Microsoft products and others' content. Lenovo also bowed the fourth-generation Moto X smartphone, with Amazon's Alexa. Qualcomm said more than 30 devices including smartphones support aptX HD audio, which supports 24-bit music quality.