At MWC 2024, Motorola and Lenovo announced a new cross-device management tool called Smart Connect, which allows users to seamlessly switch tasks from one device to another. You can, for example, transfer a podcast from your phone to your tablet without losing your place using just a swipe gesture, or easily share files between connected devices using the unified Share Hub. The companies haven’t released a full list of compatible devices yet, but so far they say Smart Connect will work with Lenovo computers running Windows 10 or later, and only some Lenovo tablets and Motorola devices.
Smart Connect will allow users to seamlessly move between multiple devices using the same keyboard and mouse and receive synchronized notifications between connected devices. It also brings a smart clipboard feature that serves as a single clipboard for all connected devices, so you can copy and paste items from one device to another. Smart Connect will also allow users to turn their phone into a hotspot for a connected tablet or computer, or use it as a webcam. Users will also be able to stream content from their phone to other connected devices to view video on a larger screen. Smart Connect will be available through the Microsoft Store and Google Play Store in a few months.
Along with Smart Connect, Motorola is also demonstrating The adaptive display concept was introduced last fall. Motorola’s concept rollable display can be transformed from a slab to fit different needs, such as a tent-style setup that allows it to stand alone or wraps around a person’s wrist like a watch.
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