TECHNOLOGY
Apple likely to bring Spatial Audio system for VR devices
In a patent application on July 8, Apple details an interface system that could present a "synthesized reality" to users. However, the patent application details how this reality could go beyond visual and include other senses, such as hearing, reports AppleInsider. A synthesised reality, in this case, is defined as an entirely or partly computer-generated setting that a user could interact with or sense.
Google Meet gets fun filters and masks on iOS, Android
The Meet app for Android and iOS now has filters and masks you can play with -- simply tap the sparkle button at the bottom right corner of your video call to bring up the Effects options. You'll find Blur effects and backgrounds in there as you would on enterprise and education accounts, but you'll now also find "Styles" and "Filters" among the options in the carousel, Engadget reported.
Lenovo unveils 2 new detachable PCs in India
Lenovo Yoga Duet 7i will be available on Lenovo.com and Amazon.in, at Rs 79,999 and IdeaPad Duet 3 will be available at Rs 29,999 on Lenovo.com and online partner platforms from July 12. This ultra-thin detachable 2-in-1 allows users to choose between the tablet mode with or without a kickstand and the traditional laptop mode after attaching the keyboard.
Samsung considering launching Galaxy S21 FE in US, Europe only
Samsung is reportedly reviewing a plan to release the Galaxy S21 Fan Edition (FE) in the US and Europe after skipping the domestic market and other countries following the tight supply of mobile application processors. The Galaxy S21 FE will be reportedly powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor from Qualcomm Inc.
Qualcomm launches Asus-made flagship smartphone at $1,499
Weighing 210 grams in Midnight Blue colour, the smartphone (16GB +512GB) is designed and manufactured by ASUS for the 'Insider' community at the moment, and houses custom premium earbuds from Master & Dynamic, a Quick Charge 5 adaptor, charging cables and a protective case. On the back, there's a second-generation Qualcomm ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
Huawei unveils affordable Band 6 in India
The new Band 6 has been greatly enhanced in terms of health and fitness monitoring, design and battery life to provide a smartwatch-like experience at the friendlier price point of a smart band, the company said in a statement. The colourful screen display provides users with greater clarity of information and gives workout and health data in a more user-friendly display ratio.
48MP & above rear camera demand grow globally: Report
According to market research firm Counterpoint, for the front main camera, the share of 16MP and above megapixel counts edged down to 33.2 per cent, down 0.7 percentage points from Q4 2020. "With 5G capability spreading to lower price segments, the cost of a smartphone RF front-end subsystem alone has increased by 50 per cent with additional frequency band support," Alicia Gong, Research Analyst, said in a statement.
OnePlus admits app throttling to 'improve' device performance
The company said that their top priority is to deliver a great user experience with products, based in part on acting quickly on important user feedback. "Following the launch of the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro in March, some users told us about some areas where we could improve the devices' battery life and heat management," the company told XDA Developers on Wednesday.
Google tried to quash Samsung Galaxy Store, alleges US lawsuit
The lawsuit, filed by a coalition of 37 attorneys general co-led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, also alleged that Google is forcing consumers into in-app payments that grant the company a hefty cut. The lawsuit claimed that Google used revenue share agreements with Android phone manufacturers that "outright prohibited" pre-installing some other app stores.
Samsung takes nearly half of smartphone memory market in Q1
The South Korean tech giant, the world's top memory chip producer, dominated the market with a 49 percent share in the January-March period, according to a report from industry tracker Strategy Analytics. Samsung was followed by its South Korean compatriot SK hynix with a 23 percent share and US chipmaker Micron Technology with a 14 percent share.
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