Apples new patent hints at new ARVR headset

In a new patent filing, it appears that Apple may be playing around with the idea of an Augmented Reality headset. The patent was originally filed in March 2019 and published a few days ago. The report of the patent comes via Variety and includes the fact that Apple may be working on a headset that can do far more than just project animated content into the real world.

According to the patent for ‘Display System having Sensors,’ the device in question is to have a collection of cameras to track and map the external environment. This is in line with what we’ve seen of other mixed reality headsets like those from HTC and Oculus. However, Apple’s patent also includes sensors on the inside of the headset to track the eyes of the wearer. The patent covers the potential inclusion of more sensors like those to track the wearer’s eyebrows, lower jaw, head pose, etc.

The patent also reveals that Apple’s AR headset is slightly different from the rest in the sense that it would potentially use a pass-through video feed, which the headset would then composite digital assets into, finally displaying the resulting image in a VR-like experience. However, the patent is rather generic in nature and covers multiple implementations and permutations and combinations.

It has long been rumoured that Apple was experimenting with AR/VR headsets, with AR gaming being a rather prominent feature amongst the new iOS devices. This is one of several patents that has been filed by Apple surrounding AR/VR devices, but as is the case with most patent filings, there’s no word on when, or if even, these concept devices will ever come to see the light of day.

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Asus ROG Phone 2 Price Revealed, Goes Up for Pre-Orders in China

Asus has today revealed the pricing of the ROG Phone 2 at the phone’s official launch event, with the pre-orders having already gone live in China.

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OnePlus 55T OxygenOS 907 update brings Fnatic mode, quick reply in landscape, and more

OnePlus rolled out the final OxygenOS open Beta update for the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T last month. While earlier beta updates brought Digital Wellbeing and Fnatic Mode, the final betas introduced the phones to Zen Mode from OxygenOS 9.5. However, none of those betas introduced OnePlus 7’s new screen recorder to the 2017 OnePlus phones. The latest stable update also brings the June 2019 security patches.

According to the official post on the OnePlus forum, the OxygenOS 9.0.7 stable update is rolling out globally. It brings the quick-reply-in-landscape feature, Fnatic mode, the screen recorder app capable of recording internal system audio, and a fix for speed dial in the dialer app. Additionally, the update brings Do Not Disturb mode for all notifications and calls, enhanced process regulator, and network enhancements.

As for the quick reply in landscape feature, it is limited to Instagram, WhatsApp, and WeChat. It opens up a chat app in split-screen view along with a floating keyboard. 

OnePlus has also promised to update its 2017 phones, the OnePlus 5 and 5T, with additional features from the OnePlus 7 Pro. The features include DC Dimming and RAM Boost. Additionally, the Oneplus 5/5T users will also get an Android Q update - as promised by the company. 

The current stable update is 480MB in size. If you haven’t got it yet, you should get the update over the air in the coming days.

Here’s the official changelog:

System

Updated Android security patch to 2019.6 Added Screen recorder feature (Quick Settings – Edit – Screen Recorder) Added Quick reply in landscape (Settings – Utilities – Quick reply in landscape)

Gaming mode

Added Fnatic mode (Settings – Utilities – Gaming mode)

Phone

Fixed issue with Speed Dial

“As always, this OTA will be incremental. The OTA will reach a small percentage of users today, and we'll begin a broader rollout in a few days,” says the official post

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Vivo S1 to be launched on August 7 in India

Almost a week after launching the international variant of the phone in Indonesia, Vivo has announced that it will debut the phone in India on August 7. The company has sent an official communication giving the media fraternity a heads up for the launch. The communication mentions neither the venue nor the name of the device Vivo is launching. The company, however, has teased the phone with the letter ‘S’ on the notification.

Vivo has already launched a Chinese variant of the phone in March this year and, as mentioned, it launched the international version last week. The Chinese variant of the phone was unveiled sporting a 6.53-inch Full HD+ display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, MediaTek Helio P70 chipset under the hood with 6GB RAM and 128GB expandable storage. The international variant, however, has slightly different specifications.

Vivo S1 Specifications

The global variant features a 6.38-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch. It offers a 1080x2340 pixel resolution and features an in-display fingerprint sensor. The phone is powered by an Octa-core MediaTek Helio P65 mobile platform coupled with 4GB RAM, and 128GB of local storage. It runs the company’s Funtouch OS 9, which is based on Android 9 Pie OS.

In the camera department, the sports a 16MP primary camera with an f/1.78 aperture lens, an 8MP secondary wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, and a third 2MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture lens. On the front is a 32MP camera with f/2.0 aperture lens. Vivo has packed in a 4500mAh battery to keep the lights on. In Indonesia, the handset was launched in Cosmic Green and Skyline Blue colour options, and is priced at IDR 35,99,000 (approx Rs. 17,700).

Last week, the company announced that it had roped-in Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan for the upcoming S series, which focuses on design and camera. The company has already launched a teaser for the same, the link to which is included above. “Our association with sports activities or Bollywood superstars resonate with our commitment of being- trustworthy, committed to India and innovative. When we were first designing the S1, the first device from the all new S series, we were clear that we wanted to make a device that was both a style benchmark and packed in powerful features. And Sara was the perfect reflection of these aspects,” Nipun Marya, Director Brand Strategy, Vivo India, said in a statement.

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Redmi K20 now receiving MIUI 1036 update in India with optimised beautification feature, updated security patch, and more

Within a week of launch, the Redmi K20 has started receiving the MIUI 10.3.6 update in India. The latest update from the company brings several improvements and the latest Android security patch. The MIUI 10.3.6 brings camera improvements along with fixes for a couple of issues associated with the notification behaviour and screen. It is the first software update for the device after its launch on July 17.

The MIUI 10.3.6 stable update is rolling out in India now. It is 471MB in size and available for download for the Redmi K20 users in India. However, if you are one of the owners who has not received the update notification yet, you can check for the update manually by going to  Settings > About phone > System Update > Check for updates button.

The changelog isn’t a big one. The latest update brings June 2019 Android security patch to the Redmi K20. Additionally, the update resolves another software issue that caused the screen to turn off in certain cases.

To recall, the Redmi K20 features a 6.39-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 1080 x 2340p resolution. Both front and rear panels of the handset are protected by Gorilla Glass 5. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 chipset, paired with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. 

In the optics department, the Redmi K20 sports a triple camera setup - a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor with an f/1.5 aperture, an 8MP telephoto camera that offers 2x optical zoom with an f/2.4 aperture lens, and a 13MP ultra wide-angle camera. The 20MP selfie camera is housed in a pop-up camera module. It packs a 4000mAh battery. The phone comes in three color options i.e. Carbon Black, Glacier Blue, Flame Red

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PUBG Mobile players will not be able to request Elite Upgrades from July 25 onwards

With the recent Season 8 update for PUBG Mobile, players got the option to request for a Royale Pass Elite upgrade from their friends. However, it turns out players have only until July 25 to ask for it. After that, players will no longer be able to ask for the same and any existing requests will become obsolete.

Asking for an Elite pass upgrade is pretty simple and straightforward. Head over to the Royale Pass section from the main menu and choose to ‘Upgrade Pass’. Now, besides the Buy button, players should see a separate ‘Request’ button. Tapping on this will let you select your friend from whom you want to request the pass. However, you can’t send the pass to just about anyone. Players would have to be friends for more than 24 hours and have a Synergy of 20 or more. Further, the character should be greater than three.

Once the request is sent, the other player should be able to see it in the ‘Mail’ section. More specifically, in the ‘Requests’ section of the ‘Gift Center’. From there, he/she will have the option to either accept the request, or reject it. Players are also asked to confirm whether the player has already purchased a Royale Pass. If so, then the pass would be dismantled into point cards worth the same amount. Further, the player will need to have the required UC in their account in order to make the final purchase.

To recall, there are two different types of Elite Passes available to players. These include the standard Elite upgrade, which is priced at 600 UC and the Elite Upgrade Plus, which is priced at 1800 UC. The developers note that the with the standard Elite upgrade, players will get 4000 UC worth of rewards. This includes up to 100 rewards through ranking up, unlocking of Elite Missions, gain 25 ranks, the Deep Sea UAZ and the Bloody Tide Helmet. With the Elite Update Plus, players get the same rewards as the standard upgrade, along with the Exclusive Ocean Treasure Frame. 

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Motorola One Action gets specifications confirmed by Android Enterprise Directory

The Motorola One Action has been in the rumour mill for a while now. The smartphone was recently spotted on Android's Enterprise Recommended devices website. The listing not only contains many of its specifications but a small picture as well. It suggests that the Motorola One Action has now received OS approval, which means, the phone could be launched soon.

The Motorola One Action was spotted by XDA Developers on the Google Play Console and Android Enterprise Recommended. As per the listing, the smartphone could have a punch-hole display, with the cut out being placed at the top left of the screen. Other specifications include the presence of a 6.3-inch display, 4GB RAM, and up to 128GB of onboard storage. In addition to this, the phone could have NFC support and a fingerprint sensor placed at the rear, below the camera.

On the optics front, according to the past renders, the Motorola One Action might sport a triple rear camera setup positioned vertically, with a dual-tone LED flash positioned just below the camera module. The phone could be getting a 12.6MP front camera instead of the 25MP camera found on the One Vision. The rear camera, as per rumours, could have a 12MP primary sensor, and one of the three lenses could come with a 117-degree wide-angle view. 

The phone was also seen sporting speaker grills, a USB Type-C port, and a microphone at the bottom. Moreover, the Motorola One Action is tipped to be powered by the Samsung Exynos 9609 chipset along with a 3500mAh battery. It is expected to be available in three colours - Blue, Gold, and White.

Like the Motorola One Vision, the One Action is expected to be part of the Android One Program. It could be released with Android 9.0 Pie onboard.

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