Galaxy S21 series, Mi 10i, OnePlus Nord N10 5G and more gain AR apps support

Following up on the last update, which saw twelve Android smartphones gaining support for the Google Play Service for AR, Google is back again with augmented reality SDK support for some more phones. 28 new devices have been added to the official list, including the Galaxy S21 series, Galay F41, OnePlus Nord N10 5G, Mi 10i, Reno 5 Pro 5G, Moto G Power, and more. With the Google Play Services for AR, owners of these phones can now create and enjoy immersive augmented reality experiences using their existing cameras and sensors.

Following Android smartphones now support Google Play Services for AR:

• HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
• Motorola Moto G Power (2021)
• OnePlus Nord N10 5G
• OPPO A93 5G
• OPPO A94
• OPPO F19 Pro+
• OPPO Find X3
• OPPO Find X3 Pro
• OPPO K7X
• OPPO Reno 4 SE 5G
• OPPO Reno 5 5G
• OPPO Reno 5 Pro 4G
• OPPO Reno 5 Pro 5G
• Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
• Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
• Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
• Samsung Galaxy F41
• Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
• Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G
• Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
• Sharp AQUOS sense4 plus
• Sharp AQUOS sense5G
• Sony Xperia Pro
• Vinsmart Live 4
• Xiaomi Mi 10i
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite
• Xiaomi Mi 11
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G

Interestingly, the list also includes some unreleased devices such as the OPPO A94, Find X3 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy A52 5G. Usually, Google pushes the ARCore SDK to devices after their official launch. All devices need to pass Google’s certification process before they get added to the list of ARCore supported devices.

All of the above smartphones should automatically receive the Google Play Services for AR via a Play Store update. In fact, many devices will already have the AR services up and running. In case it’s not available on your phone yet, you can also consider sideloading the APK from APKMirror. However, it’s always recommended that you wait for the automatic rollout as manual installation may lead to occasional lagging and crashing due to improper calibration. To check if your smartphone supports AR, you can find the full list of compatible devices here.

Google Play Services for AR (Free, Google Play) →

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Thanks to XDA Recognized Developer yshalsager for the tip!

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Upcoming Apple MacBook Pro could feature flat edges similar to the iPhone 12

With Apple’s own in-house chipset receiving positive feedback from customers, the company is now said to be working on more powerful Mac products. We already know that at least two new notebooks, the MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16, are expected to arrive later this year. Today, we have some more information regarding the design of these upcoming MacBooks.

It is being said that the new MacBook lineup will be taking design inspirations from the current-gen iPhone 12. Ming-Chi Kuo, a well-respected and reliable Apple analyst, said in a recent note to investors, “In terms of casing design, the new models cancel the curvy design of existing models’ top and bottom parts and adopt a flat-edged form factor design similar to the ‌‌iPhone 12‌‌.”

The iPhone 12 series, which was introduced in October last year came with a new design having flat edges instead of the curved ones that we have seen on previous models. The same flat edges were also seen on the iPad Pro models as well as the new iPad Air, which also made a debut last year. The design is a throwback to the flat-sided design of the iPhone 4.

Now, it seems that Apple is planning to expand that to its upcoming MacBook Pro notebooks. If you have used any of the recent MacBook Pro models, you would know that the edges are already flat. But if you look closely, the corners and the top and bottom of the notebooks have a slight curve to them. Apple will apparently make these flatter and sharper around the edges. On the other hand, Blooomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests otherwise and says that the new MacBook Pro models will look similar to the current models with only minor design changes.

Previous reports have claimed that the upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models could re-introduce the SD card slot targeting creative professionals who need to handle a lot of photos or video footage. It is also predicted that the new MacBooks will also re-introduce the MagSafe charging but with a redesigned port. It is also being speculated that Apple will remove the Touch Bar option on these upcoming MacBook Pros. There is also said to be a new MacBook Air model in the works with thinner bezels around the 13-inch display, along with the rumored MagSafe charging port. It is also expected to feature the next-generation of Apple’s M1 chipset, a pair of USB 4 ports, and will be offered as a higher-end version of the current-gen MacBook Air.

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Samsung Galaxy F62 with a massive 7,000 mAh battery is coming next week

Last week, we learned that Samsung was gearing up to launch the next smartphone in the Galaxy F series in India. As per the leak, the upcoming mid-range smartphone would be called the Galaxy F62 and had a model number SM-E625f. The leak also revealed some of the smartphone’s key specifications, including battery, display, and storage. What remained a mystery was the chipset and the actual launch date. But that changes today as Samsung has gone ahead and confirmed it’s launching the Galaxy F62 next week.

Ahead of the official launch, a teaser for the Galaxy F62 has gone live on Flipkart, giving us our first look at the overall design and confirming its launch date. The Galaxy F62 is launching on February 15, and it will pack the 7nm Exynos 9825 chipset. This is the same chipset that powered the Galaxy Note 10. The Exynos 9825 is plenty powerful for the mid-range by 2021 standards, so there’s nothing to worry about as far as the device performance is concerned. The only thing that puts it at a disadvantage to the likes of Mi 10i and Realme 7 is the lack of 5G support as it’s a 4G chip.

Coming to the design, the Galaxy F62 looks strikingly different from its predecessor. It features a square camera module, instead of rectangular, and no longer has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner — likely replaced by a side-mounted or in-display reader. It also looks more premium than its plastic predecessor, with a glossy back and more pronounced corners.

As for pricing, Samsung’s press release mentions the device will be priced between ₹20,000 and ₹25,000, putting the device head to head against the Mi 10i, Moto G 5G, and Realme X7 5G in the mid-range segment.

The Flipkart teaser didn’t reveal other specifications of the Galaxy F62. However, according to the previous leak, the Galaxy F62 will pack in a massive 7,000 mAh battery along with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, a 64MP primary camera, and a 32MP selfie shooter.

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New leak reveals OnePlus 9 Pro’s Hasselblad camera branding

It’s that time of the year again when we see leaks of OnePlus’s next flagship lineup start popping up online. So far, there have been quite a few leaks around the OnePlus 9 series, with leaked renders and probable specs giving us a rough idea as to what the upcoming OnePlus flagship lineup would look like. Now a new leak has shed more light on the camera array of the OnePlus 9 Pro.

Known tech YouTuber Dave2D has obtained renders of what appears to be a OnePlus 9 Pro prototype with Hasselblad branding. For the uninitiated, Hasselblad is a Swedish manufacturer of medium format cameras. They don’t usually enter into smartphone camera partnerships as often as other brands like Leica or ZEISS. In fact, the last time we saw their brand name on a smartphone was about five years ago on the Moto Z’s Hasselblad True Zoom Mod.

In a 5:25 minute-long video, Dave2D gives us our closest look at the OnePlus 9 Pro. As you can see in the below images, as opposed to the flat panel on the regular model, the Pro variant will feature a curved display panel. We can also see a four-camera array with two large sensors accompanied by two smaller ones lined up horizontally below the Hasselblad logo. The fourth camera placement is different from what we saw on the CAD renders shared by OnLeaks back in November.

Renowned leaker Max Jambor chimed in with a big thumbs up, adding further confidence to the leak.

Yes it is true. OnePlus is partnering with Hasselblad on the camera for the OnePlus 9 Series.

This was something they tried to keep as secret as possible and I didn’t think they would put this logo on prototypes

But yeah… that’s the #OnePlus9Pro https://t.co/HmQ8Kvt8S7

— Max Jambor (@MaxJmb) February 6, 2021

One of the renders of display settings also confirms the phone would indeed feature a QHD display with a screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 and 120Hz screen refresh rate.

Meanwhile, the camera UI reveals we might get up to 3.3x lossless zoom and a Tilt-Shift mode. The unit in question packs 11GB of RAM and 256GB flash storage — it’s safe to assume it’s 12GB RAM and not 11GB. There was no confirmation on which SoC the device in question was running, but earlier leaks have suggested the phone will likely feature the latest and greatest from Qualcomm: the Snapdragon 888.

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Google will replace Drive File Stream and Backup and Sync with Google Drive for desktop later this year

Google Drive will soon get a unified solution to help you access your files and keep them in sync on your desktop. The service currently offers two solutions — Drive File Stream, for enterprise users, and Backup and Sync, for consumers. But in the coming months, Google plans to unify these solutions to simplify things for both admins and end-users.

Google highlighted the upcoming changes in a recent post on the Workspace Updates blog. In the post, the company explains how it plans to offer the best and most used features from both Drive File Stream and Backup and Sync with the unified solution. Google claims that the unified solution will offer a powerful sync client for all Google Drive users and make it easier for admins and IT teams to manage deployments. The unified solution will also reduce user confusion around which app to use and it will also deliver better performance for end-users.

As part of this move, Google has renamed Drive File Stream to Google Drive for desktop with the latest version (v.45). However, the solution’s functionality remains unchanged and users won’t have to take any additional actions to continue using the client. Backup and Sync users, on the other hand, will have to migrate to Google Drive for desktop later this year. Until the new unified client rolls out, Google is working to incorporate features from Backup and Sync into the new Google Drive for desktop solution.

Once the unified solution is ready for primetime, the company will give Google Workspace admins and end-users a 3-month notice to transition to Drive for desktop. If you’re interested in learning more about the new Google Drive for desktop solution, you can head over to this link. For more information on which feature will be transitioned to Drive for desktop, click here. If you’d like to give the new Google Drive for desktop client a shot before it rolls out later this year, you can sign up for the beta by following this link. The beta release is available to Google Workspace Essentials, Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Standard, and Enterprise Plus, as well as G Suite Basic, Business, Education, Enterprise for Education, and Nonprofits customers who currently have users with the Backup and Sync deployed.

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Discussion: Do you want a waterfall display that’s curved on all sides?

Xiaomi just unwrapped its new smartphone concept with a display curved around all four edges. The new “quad-waterfall display” appears more conventional than the Mi MIX Alpha’s fully wraparound design but only at first glance. The nameless phone features an 88-degree “waterfall” curve on the left and right of the screen and the top and the bottom. While this development gives us a glimpse into the potential future of smartphone designs, Xiaomi is unlikely to sell a phone with this design anytime soon. But if it did, would you want to buy a smartphone with the quad waterfall display? Let’s Discuss!

The touchscreen slab has been the most popular smartphone form factor since the craze of candy bars plummetted. Despite its democratic adaptation, phone brands have experimented with different tweaks and variations to the slab design. The curved screen has undoubtedly been a striking element in this evolution of designs and much older than the more radical form factors such as foldable displays. While curved displays have had their patrons and opposers, the latest trends — such as the Samsung Galaxy S21 series — validate that most users prefer it but only as long as the curve is subtle and does not hamper usability. The curve has also reached all four edges, with devices like the Mi 11 that have a very subtle curve on the top and bottom.

Waterfall displays, on the other hand, represent a relatively more polarizing trend. Since the touchscreen envelops the sides completely, there are either no buttons or ports on the sides or they are all crammed in a tiny space. Based on the video that Xiaomi shared, some areas on the display’s curved parts appear to be dedicated to controls like your battery and signal status.

Waterfall displays unquestionably look more attention-grabbing than a more subtle curved while companies also get to boast screen-to-body ratios higher than 100%. However, the design also makes the phone difficult to wield and requires alternative implementations for ports, front cameras, earpieces, and speakers.

Waterfall displays are not exactly new; the Vivo NEX 3 from 2019 brought a button-less design with the side edges having a waterfall curvature. Xiaomi’s approach, however, takes it a step further with all four of its edges curved at a sharp angle, just like a waterfall. This is what makes Xiaomi’s quad waterfall concept smartphone very intriguing — though not very convincing at the moment. But who knows what the future holds?

What do you think about this new and radical design? Do you like it and think phones of the future could look like this? Let us know in the comments below!

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Super Bowl 2021 Halftime show: How to watch and who’s performing

While the Super Bowl is first and foremost an American football match, it’s also a great source of musical entertainment thanks to the Halftime Show.

Whether it’s Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Madonna, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, or Bruno Mars, many iconic musical artists have performed on the Super Bowl Halftime Show stage in the last few years.

Like millions of other people, you might be planning to watch the Super Bowl just for the Halftime Show musical performance. But who will be performing on the 2021 Super Bowl Halftime Show, and how can you watch them?

Who’s performing?

During the Super Bowl 2021 Halftime Show, three-time Grammy winner The Weeknd will be performing. While the singer hasn’t unveiled the songs he’ll be singing in his performance, he’ll likely perform a range of his hit songs.

Since debuting a decade ago, the singer has released four studio albums and 43 solo singles. Three of his studio albums, Beauty Behind the Madness, Starboy, and Afterhours, charted at number one on the US Billboard 200.

Meanwhile, five of his singles reached the summit of the US Billboard Hot 100. These include The Hills, Can’t Feel My Face, Starboy, Heartless, and Blinding Lights. The Weeknd has also scored a string of top 10 hits on the US Billboard Hot 100, including Love Me Harder (featuring Ariana Grande), Call Out My Name, Pray For Me (featuring Kendrick Lamar), I Feel It Coming (featuring Daft Punk), Earned It, and Smile (featuring Juice World).

Expect to hear The Weeknd sing several of these hit songs during the Halftime Show. What’s certain is that performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show has been a lifelong dream for The Weeknd. Last year, he said: “We all grow up watching the world’s biggest acts playing the Super Bowl and one can only dream of being in that position. I’m humbled, honored and ecstatic to be the center of that infamous stage this year.”

Over the past few months, The Weeknd has kept tight-lipped about his Super Bowl Halftime Performance. But on February 2nd, he took to Twitter to post a teaser of his highly-anticipated performance:

we’re so close. #SuperBowlWeeknd pic.twitter.com/u24dMXhb6U

— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) February 2, 2021

When is the Halftime Show?

This year’s Super Bowl is set to kick off on Sunday, February 7th, at 6.30 pm ET. But as is always the case, there’ll be a musical performance halfway through the show. The Weeknd’s Super Bowl LV Halftime Show is expected to start at around 8 pm ET and could last for up to half an hour.

How can you watch the Halftime Show?

If you have a cable TV package, you’ll be able to watch the whole Super Bowl on CBS. But for those without a cable subscription, there’ll be Super Bowl live streams on CBS All Access, Fubo TV, Hulu with Live TV, and YouTube TV.

Who is performing the national anthem?

Although The Weekend will be the star of the Super Bowl 2021 Halftime Show, there’ll be other musical performances. Before the match kicks off, Jazmine Sullivan and Eric Church will sing the US national anthem. Meanwhile, Grammy Award-winning singer H.E.R will perform America the Beautiful. You’ll be able to watch their performances during The Kickoff Show (CBS), which starts at 6 pm ET and finishes just before the American football match starts.

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