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ZEISS Professional Portrait Now in vivo’s V Series: A Leap Forward in Smartphone Imaging with the New V40 Series

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SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — vivo today unveiled the new V40 series, including V40 and V40 Pro, its latest smartphones designed to elevate the mobile portrait photography experience. Featuring a professional-grade portrait system co-engineered with ZEISS, V40 series empowers users to capture portraits and videos that tell their story in stunning quality. V40 and V40 Pro also boast a powerful battery, all housed in a sleek, lightweight design – making them vivo’s slimmest devices with a 5500 mAh[1] battery to date.

“With V40 series, we’ve focused on blending powerful mobile portrait photography, lasting battery performance and sleek design as a way to enhance the overall user experience. We partnered with ZEISS to co-engineer a professional-level portrait system that provides endless opportunities for creativity and self-expression,” said Yongduan Zhou, General Manager of the Overseas Product Department at vivo. “The long-lasting battery, effortless performance, immersive display, and intuitive interface ensure that users can stay connected, productive, and entertained throughout their day. We think of each device as more than a smartphone, it is a companion that enhances every aspect of your digital life.”

All you Need for Portrait Photography

V40 series is meticulously engineered for professional-level portrait photography. Both V40 and V40 Pro achieve the quality and imaging performance standards jointly defined by vivo and ZEISS. This ensures the exceptional image quality and creative control that ZEISS Optics are known for.

Users can capture every detail with the 50 MP ZEISS OIS Main Camera[2], available on both models. The 50 MP ZEISS OIS Main Camera[3] on V40 Pro uses the new 1/1.56-inch Sony IMX921 sensor, while V40 features the 1/1.56-inch Samsung ISOCELL GNJ Sensor. Both models have an f/1.88 aperture that enhances light intake, ensuring clear portraits and landscape photos at night. The powerful Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) further reduces blur and achieves a 2.8x[4] light intake for consistently sharp and bright images.

For capturing portraits or distant subjects with remarkable clarity, V40 Pro boasts an exclusive 50 MP ZEISS Telephoto Portrait Camera[5]. This camera features the Sony IMX816 sensor and allows for 2x optical zoom and up to 50x ZEISS Ultra HD Zoom.

Both V40 and V40 Pro feature a 50 MP ZEISS Ultra Wide-Angle Camera[6] with an f/2.0 aperture and autofocus tracking. With an ultrawide 119° angle[7] and powerful autofocus, it is ideal for capturing stunning landscapes or group portraits, ensuring everyone fits in the photo. At the front, the 50 MP ZEISS Group Selfie Camera[8] is equipped with smart autofocus, helping users take detailed and colorful selfies. The front camera image quality is further improved thanks to the AI Facial Contouring Technology that effectively reduces common facial distortion[9] issues, including protruding or enlarged facial features, resulting in more natural-looking portraits.

The new V40 series goes beyond the ordinary with innovative features that empower creativity. With ZEISS Multifocal Portrait, users can integrate professional portrait focal lengths into their mobile photography. V40 Pro offers 24 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 85 mm, and 100 mm focal lengths, while V40 supports 24 mm, 35 mm and 50 mm. For a seamless point-and-shoot experience, V40 series offers master-level professional portrait templates tailored to various scenarios. Each focal length offers optimized color tones and is paired with a corresponding ZEISS Style Bokeh, offering a variety of powerful portrait effects.

V40 series is optimized for movie-like video content with options to shoot cinematic videos in 4K. V40 and V40 Pro offer ZEISS Cinematic Bokeh Video that creates a unique oval bokeh and a 2:39:1 aspect ratio, lending a classic film aesthetic to any video creation. The movie-like style is further enhanced with ZEISS Focus Transition. With this feature, the focus switches smoothly and follows the main character automatically based on the direction they are facing. The protagonist in the video remains the highlight, creating a movie-like atmosphere.

Bringing Studio-Quality Lighting with a Smarter Aura Light

V40 series redefines portrait lighting with the upgraded AI Aura Light Portrait. V40 Pro boasts a smaller Aura Light which, when using 2x zoom, is three times brighter compared to its predecessor and 50 times softer compared to a regular flash[10]. The newly upgraded electronically controlled dimming technology optimizes lighting according to portrait scenarios, ensuring clear and bright faces even at 4x zoom.

Both V40 and V40 Pro feature Studio-Quality professional fill light, enhancing depth and dimensionality. The new AI 3D Studio Lighting helps enhance image quality by adding precise and natural fill light for challenging lighting conditions. AI 3D Studio Lighting utilizes advanced AI algorithms for 3D facial light recognition analysis, offering an additional layer of 3D fill light to enhance the portraits taken in low light or at night. The Aura Light capabilities have been extended to include indoor backlit scenarios and support all focal lengths. Users can now also use it to capture stunning images of family and friends with the Festival Portrait style, including two distinct LUTs that enhance the festive feel with carefully calibrated colors. Further, the new Dynamic Light feature allows the Aura Light on the back of the phone to be used in various scenarios, such as message notification flash and photo countdown flash.

Smooth Performance with a Powerful Battery that Lasts

V40 series is designed to keep up with users’ active lifestyle. The large 5500 mAh BlueVolt battery allows users to listen to music for up to 63 hours[11]. When the battery is low, users can rely on the 80W FlashCharge Technology and Fast charging Mode[12] to quickly power up and stay connected.

vivo has engineered a high-capacity battery within a slim body by employing a range of innovative technologies. Using second-generation silicon-carbon anode, the battery achieves a 20% higher[13] energy density, and the capacity is increased by approximately 1,000 mAh[14] compared with regular batteries of the same size.

Effortless Performance and Immersive Entertainment

V40 series delivers a seamless user experience for work and entertainment. V40 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ Flagship Chipset, while V40 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon® 7 Gen 3 Mobile Platform. Both models support up to 12GB + 12GB Extended RAM[15], providing larger memory space and smooth switching between apps. Users can multitask effortlessly with over 40 apps[16] running in the background.

For an immersive entertainment experience, V40 series has 1.5K Ultra Clear Sunlight Display (AMOLED) and 3D curved screen. The 120 Hz refresh rate ensures smooth visuals, while the peak brightness reaches 4500 nits, 60.7% higher than the previous generation, providing a clear and vibrant display even under bright sunlight. V40 series comes with a triple SGS certification for low blue light, low flicker and low motion blur, promoting eye health and ensuring comfortable viewing in various lighting conditions[17].

For the first time in the V series, V40 series introduces a Dual Stereo Speaker system, delivering 3D stereo sound with balanced and rich bass. This elevates the audio experience for videos, music, and games.

Exquisite Yet Durable Slim Design in Four Show-stopping Colors

V40 series combines durability and elegance within a slim and lightweight form. V40 and V40 Pro are built to last with a Comprehensive Cushioning Structure that provides enhanced shock absorption, while the protective glass is made from high-performance Schott α, increasing drop resistance by 47%[18].

The V40 series devices are the slimmest vivo phones with a 5500 mAh battery to date, measuring only 7.58 mm in thickness[19]. The 3D curved screen offers a comfortable grip and immersive visual experience. V40 series also showcases a stunning redesigned camera module, now featuring a Gemini Ring Design. Inspired by the Gemini constellation, the camera module complements the overall design craftsmanship, adding a touch of luxury.

V40 series introduces four new colors. Nebula Purple (V40 only) is a gray-toned purple shade, featuring delicate Fluorite AG shimmer. Sunglow Peach (V40 only) is a warm, sunrise-inspired peach color with a glossy glass finish and dynamic magnetic ink textures. Meteor Blue (V40 & V40 Pro) has a pure blue hue with a glossy transparent texture that adds a dynamic effect. Moonlight White (V40 & V40 Pro) is a soft interplay of blue and white hues with an Anti-Fingerprint Coating. Stellar Silver (V40 & V40 Pro) is an elegant colorway that uses AG technology for enhanced scratch and fingerprint resistance.

Pricing and Availability

Starting today, vivo V40 series will be available in India, and will gradually roll out to other markets. The availability, pricing and specifications of each model may vary according to local market conditions and consumer preferences. For details on pricing and color options, please visit vivo’s official website.

About vivo

vivo is a technology company that creates great products based on a design-driven value, with smart devices and intelligent services as its core. The company aims to build a bridge between humans and the digital world. Through unique creativity, vivo provides users with an increasingly convenient mobile and digital life.

While bringing together and developing the best local talents to deliver excellence, vivo is supported by a network of R&D centers including Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai and Xi’an, focusing on the development of state-of-the-art consumer technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial design, photography and other up-and-coming technologies. vivo has also set up an intelligent manufacturing network (including those authorized by vivo), with an annual production capacity of nearly 200 million smartphones. As of now, vivo has branched out its sales network across more than 60 countries and regions, and is winning more than 500 million users worldwide with its superior products and services.

Following the company’s core values, which include Benfen*, user-orientation, design-driven value, continuous learning and team spirit. vivo has implemented a sustainable development strategy, with the vision of developing into a healthier, more sustainable world-class corporation.

*”Benfen” is a term describing the attitude on doing the right things and doing things right – which is the ideal description of vivo’s mission to create value for society.

[1] The typical battery capacity is 5500 mAh, and the rated capacity is 5380 mAh.

[2] The pixel value may vary under different camera modes, and is subject to actual usage.

[3] The pixel value may vary under different camera modes, and is subject to actual usage.

[4] The 2.8x light intake is compared to cameras without OIS. All data is sourced from vivo’s laboratory tests.

[5] The pixel value may vary under different camera modes, and is subject to actual usage.

[6] The pixel value may vary under different camera modes, and is subject to actual usage.

[7] The optical field of view of the 50 MP ZEISS Ultra Wide-Angle Camera is 119°, and 109.2° after distortion correction.

[8] The pixel value may vary under different camera modes, and is subject to actual usage.

[9] The AI Facial Contouring Technology works best in single-person selfies.

[10] V40 Pro’s Aura Light data is sourced from vivo’s laboratory. At the 2x focal length, the brightness is up to three times higher compared to the V30 Pro’s Aura Light. Compared to a regular flash, the softness of the Aura Light of V40 Pro is increased by approximately 50 times.

[11] Data is sourced from vivo labs and a single app was used during the test. Duration of use test conditions: For Music, Bluetooth earphones are connected and the screen is off. Actual duration of use may vary depending on brightness, volume, environment, or other factors. Please take the actual product as standard.

[12] The Fast Charging Mode needs to be manually enabled, you can follow these steps to activate this feature: Settings – Battery – Battery health and charging – Fast charging. 

[13] A regular battery refers to a battery that uses graphite-anode materials with a terminate voltage of 3.4V, and an energy density of about 675 Wh/L.

[14] Data is theoretical value. Actual performance shall prevail.

[15] 12 GB extended RAM is realized by software. Actual available RAM/ROM is less due to the storage of the operation system and pre-installed apps.

[16] Data is obtained from vivo laboratory tests.

[17] The product is not intended for medical use.

[18] Compared with the Xensation UP glass with the same thickness, the Xensation α glass is 47% tougher in a drop test that involves 80 grit sandpaper. Data is from vivo labs.

[19] Actual dimensions may differ slightly due to variations in processes, measurement method, and material supplies.

 

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BinBase Launches 2026 BIN Database Featuring 6-11 Digit Waterfall Lookup for High-Precision Payment Routing

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BinBase introduces its upgraded 2026 BIN Database, offering 3.2M+ card ranges, 29 granular data attributes, and extended 8-11 digit accuracy to eliminate false-positives and optimize routing for global fintechs.

MIAMI, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — BinBase, a provider of payment intelligence and card issuing data, has announced the official release of its updated 2026 BIN Database. Engineered for payment gateways, acquiring banks, fraud prevention platforms, and e-commerce platforms, the updated dataset solves critical routing inaccuracies caused by the industry-wide shift from legacy 6-digit BINs to extended 8-to-11-digit card ranges.

Relying solely on 6-digit BINs in 2026 means misclassifying card products and losing money on interchange fees. Our 2026 release provides the surgical precision developers need for cost-effective payment routing.

Since ISO/IEC 7812 expanded the standard Bank Identification Number (BIN) length to 8 digits, traditional 6-digit lookup tables have struggled to correctly identify modern card profiles. This leads to false positives, misidentified interchange fees, and failed transactions. BinBase addresses this challenge by introducing a multi-tiered database structure supporting up to 11-digit precision, alongside a recommended “Waterfall Lookup Algorithm.”

To ensure 100% routing and verification accuracy, the Waterfall method executes a descending search sequence: checking 11-digit BIN ranges down through 10, 9, 8, 7, and 6 digits until an exact match is resolved.

Key technical specifications of the 2026 BinBase release include:

Over 3.2 Million Card Ranges: Full global coverage including Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, UnionPay, JCB, and regional networks.Extended Precision: Over 88% of the dataset consists of high-precision ranges (8–11 digits) to accurately isolate sub-brands, currencies, and card tiers.29 Granular Attributes: Beyond core issuer data, the database features advanced parameters including Durbin Regulation status, US Debit/ATM network routing (STAR, NYCE), Fast Funds (Visa Direct / Mastercard MoneySend indicators), commercial Level 2/Level 3 data, and digital wallet token ranges (Apple Pay / Google Pay).

“Modern payment processing requires surgical precision,” said a spokesperson for Damiko Inc. “Relying solely on 6-digit BINs in 2026 means misclassifying card products and losing money on interchange fees. Our 2026 release provides the underlying intelligence developers need to build resilient, cost-effective payment infrastructure.”

Developers and payment teams can evaluate the full 29-field database schema, review integration examples, and download a free 2026 sample dataset on the official GitHub repository.

To learn more about full commercial licensing options, instant CSV downloads, and custom API delivery, visit BinBase.

About Damiko Inc

Damiko Inc is a US-based fintech data provider specializing in card issuer analytics, payment routing data, and global BIN database solutions. Operating through its flagship product, BinBase.com, the company supplies high-precision transaction intelligence to help merchants and payment facilitators worldwide optimize approval rates and mitigate fraud.

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Fedor Lavrikoff, BinBase, 1 +17866133333, sales@binbase.com, htttps://www.binbase.com 

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Redington Limited and AutomationEdge Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Enterprise Automation and Agentic AI Adoption

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MUMBAI, India, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Redington, a leading technology aggregator and innovation catalyst, and AutomationEdge, a leading Agentic Process Automation platform for global enterprises, have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of enterprise automation and Agentic AI. The collaboration brings together Redington’s extensive distribution ecosystem and partner network with AutomationEdge’s enterprise-grade Agentic Process Automation platform to enable faster, scalable, and outcome-driven digital transformation for organizations.

As a part of the partnership, AutomationEdge’s portfolio of AI Agents and automation solutions is now available through the Redington AI Exchange Marketplace, enabling partners and customers to easily discover, evaluate, and deploy enterprise-ready AI solutions. This availability significantly reduces the time required to adopt AI-driven automation and provides organizations with access to proven use cases that can deliver measurable business outcomes.

The partnership is focused on delivering solution-led automation offerings that simplify adoption for enterprises and channel partners. By combining Redington’s go-to-market reach with AutomationEdge’s 10x automation capabilities, the two organizations aim to help businesses move from fragmented automation initiatives to enterprise-wide orchestration—driving efficiency, agility, and operational excellence.

Through this collaboration, both companies will jointly promote pre-built automation and AI Agent solutions across key business functions, including banking operations, insurance processes, IT / HR operations, customer service, and finance functions. These solutions include ready-to-deploy workflows, AI Agents, demonstration environments, and implementation frameworks designed to accelerate deployment and reduce complexity.

The partnership will also include joint go-to-market initiatives such as partner enablement programs, co-branded workshops, solution showcases, and proof-of-concept (PoC) engagements. These initiatives are designed to equip Redington partners with the knowledge, tools, and support needed to successfully position, sell, and implement AI-powered automation solutions for enterprise and mid-market customers.

Sayantan Dev, Global Head, Software Solutions Group, Redington, said, “The next phase of AI adoption will be defined by execution. Through the Redington AI Exchange Marketplace, we are bringing together the technologies and ecosystem needed to help partners deliver real business outcomes at scale. AutomationEdge’s Agentic AI and automation capabilities strengthen our ability to enable customers to accelerate AI adoption with greater speed, governance, and confidence.”

Prasad Likhite, Chief Sales Officer of AutomationEdge, said, “We are delighted to strengthen our partnership with Redington and accelerate the adoption of next-generation enterprise automation and Agentic AI solutions across the market. The availability of AutomationEdge AI Agents through the Redington AI Exchange Marketplace marks an important milestone in democratizing AI-led transformation, enabling enterprises to rapidly scale intelligent automation initiatives with speed, agility, and measurable business impact. At the same time, it creates significant opportunities for partners to drive innovation, unlock new revenue streams, and deliver greater value to their customers.”

The collaboration also emphasizes localized support, implementation expertise, and customer success services, ensuring that organizations can seamlessly deploy, manage, and scale automation initiatives. By leveraging Redington’s strong partner ecosystem and AutomationEdge’s deep expertise in automation and Agentic AI, the partnership is well-positioned to address the evolving needs of modern enterprises.

As organizations increasingly prioritize productivity, operational efficiency, and AI-led transformation, this partnership marks a significant step toward making enterprise automation and Agentic AI more accessible, scalable, and impactful across industries.

 About Redington

Redington Limited (NSE: REDINGTON) (BSE: 532805), a leading technology solutions provider, empowers businesses in their digital transformation journeys. Guided by its brand narrative “Unlock Next”, Redington goes beyond distribution to remove barriers, accelerate digital adoption, and unlock access, growth, trust, efficiency, and impact—helping businesses, communities, and societies embrace what’s next in technology

About AutomationEdge

AutomationEdge is a leading Agentic Process Automation platform for global enterprises. Its platform enables organizations to automate complex business processes, deploy AI Agents at scale, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate digital transformation initiatives across industries.

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rahul.wandile@automationedge.com

 

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Applied Intuition Launches Dana, the Agentic Platform for Physical AI

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New platform pairs agentic AI with the tooling, data, infrastructure and domain expertise Applied Intuition has built over nearly a decade to speed the safe development of intelligent machines for the physical world.

Dana is the first agentic platform for building, testing, deploying and operating physical AI systems across industries.Built on nearly a decade of Applied Intuition’s tooling, infrastructure, workflows and engineering expertise, Dana is purpose-built for safety-critical systems operating in the physical world.Dana helps companies build physical AI applications for any industry or use case, from autonomy and software-defined vehicles to fleet operations, robotics, construction, mining and intelligent in-vehicle experiences.Dana has already reduced critical phases of vehicle development from months to days in internal and select customer deployments.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Applied Intuition, Inc., a leader in physical AI, today announced the launch of Dana, the first agentic platform for building, testing, deploying and operating physical AI systems across industries. Dana combines the power of agentic AI and rapid application development with nearly a decade of Applied Intuition’s tooling, infrastructure and engineering knowledge. The result is a unified system that accelerates the development of intelligent machines in the physical world.

“We believe physical AI will become one of the defining technologies of this century,” said Qasar Younis, co-founder and CEO of Applied Intuition. “Our ambition is to help bring intelligence to a billion machines, and Dana is the platform we built to make that possible.”

Unlike general-purpose AI tools designed primarily for digital workflows, Dana is built for the complexities of machines operating in the physical world. Dana comes with all the platform capabilities needed to build and deploy safety-critical physical AI applications, including data, visualization and tooling, as well as the evaluation, traceability and governance these systems require. The platform was designed to work across industries and with a wide range of use cases, from software-defined vehicle development and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to mining and construction operations, truck fleet management, robotics and intelligent in-vehicle experiences. With Dana, customers can:

Deploy Applied Intuition’s reference applications — spanning autonomy, fleet operations, and more — or build their own.Use both natural language and command-line interfaces to complete complex development tasks more intuitively and accelerate iteration cycles across teams and systems.Integrate the platform with enterprise systems and collaboration tools, like Slack and Jira, helping organizations connect fragmented engineering and operational workflows while embedding agentic capabilities across the development process.

Applied Intuition has used Dana internally since last year, building and delivering solutions on the platform for long-standing customers across automotive, trucking, mining, and agriculture. Dana’s agent-driven workflows have reduced critical phases of vehicle development timelines from months to days in some cases. Applied Intuition has offered limited, early access to select customers, including heavy-equipment manufacturer Komatsu and Isuzu Motors, who is using the platform to accelerate L4 autonomy for its fleet of commercial trucks.

“We’ve been impressed by how Dana can streamline complex engineering workflows and accelerate development,” said Yasuhiro Yazawa, Director, Isuzu Motors Limited, Japan. “Dana gives our engineering teams greater confidence to develop, track and deploy safe autonomous-vehicle capabilities at a much faster pace.”

“Applied Intuition has been a valuable technology partner as we continue advancing the digital capabilities that support the next generation of mining equipment and solutions,” said Peter Salditt, CEO, Komatsu Mining. “Dana represents another step forward, bringing intelligent, agentic capabilities into our engineering workflows to help our teams innovate faster, improve efficiency and ultimately create greater value for our customers’ operations.”

Dana is designed to help companies keep up with the fundamental shift now underway across industries. As autonomous vehicles, robots and industrial systems become more capable, manufacturers need a more integrated way to build, validate and deploy them safely. Dana gives teams a faster path from idea to production, and the confidence to put increasingly intelligent machines into the real world.

The future of AI is physical. Dana was built for it.

To learn more about Dana and Applied Intuition’s physical AI platform, visit AppliedIntuition.com.

About Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with nearly two dozen offices across the globe, including in London, Munich, Tokyo, Seoul, and the Washington, D.C. metro area. Learn more at applied.co or press@applied.co.

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