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Apple Releases Final Cut Pro 11 and Other Updates

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Apple Releases Final Cut Pro 11 and Other Updates

Apple has announced the launch of Final Cut Pro 11, which includes intelligent new features and powerful updates to Final Cut Pro for iPad, Final Cut Camera, and Logic Pro. In addition to offering new tools like Magnetic Mask and the Transcribe to Captions, Final Cut Pro 11 for Mac also supports the import, edit, and delivery of spatial video projects directly to Apple Vision Pro.

Final Cut Pro 11

Final cut pro 11 new features

Final Cut Pro 11 introduces two new AI-powered tools: Magnetic Mask and Transcribe to Captions. With Magnetic Mask, editors can easily isolate people and objects within a video clip, eliminating the need for a green screen or complex rotoscoping. This precise, automatic analysis offers greater flexibility to customize backgrounds and environments.

Editors can also combine Magnetic Mask with colour correction and video effects, enabling precise control and stylization for each project. Transcribe to Captions allows closed captions to be automatically generated in the timeline, leveraging an Apple-trained large language model to transcribe spoken audio seamlessly.

Final Cut Pro 11 now offers spatial video editing, allowing editors to import footage and enhance projects with effects, colour corrections, and titles. The depth position of titles and captured footage can be adjusted during editing. Spatial videos can be recorded using Vision Pro, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, or Canon’s new RF-S7.8mm F4 STM DUAL lens paired with the Canon R7.

Editors can select from multiple viewing modes to preview left- and right-eye angles on their Mac, and with Mac Virtual Display, they can bring their edits into Apple Vision Pro, creating a large, private, portable display perfect for complex workflows. Later this year, Mac Virtual Display will expand to a panoramic size, offering a 32:9 ultra-wide curved view equivalent to two 5K monitors side by side. Spatial videos can be exported directly to the Photos library, viewed immediately on Vision Pro, or shared through the visionOS Vimeo app.

Additional new features introduced in Final Cut Pro 11 include:

  • Magnetic Timeline, a trackless approach to editing footage, offers a fluid way to trim and edit a project. Editors can add and rearrange clips seamlessly, making adjustments while keeping video and audio in sync.
  • With multicam editing, users can instantly sync multiple angles of a project and switch between shots during playback. And new keyboard shortcut options allow users to adjust the view of their timeline and reposition clips.
  • Optimizations for Apple silicon allow editors to play back more streams of and 8K ProRes video at full quality, add playback effects, and share their work with others at blazing speeds.
  • Editors can create a lightweight copy of their library with enhanced proxy tools, decreasing file sizes to make transfer times even shorter.
  • Using Compressor, editors can create custom export settings to deliver their work in a wide range of file formats and import previous stereoscopic footage to reformat and pair with spatial video footage for an integrated editing experience.
  • Using Motion, users can create stunning 2D and 3D titles, generators, and advanced visual effects that are accessible within Final Cut Pro.

Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.1

Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.1 also brings new features to the touch-first editing experience. Powered by Apple silicon, Enhance Light and Color is an intelligent way to improve colour, colour balance, contrast, and brightness in video or still images in one simple step and it is optimized for SDR, HDR, RAW, and Log-encoded media. With haptic feedback for Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard, users feel a light pulse as they trim clips, move media, navigate the timeline, and resize viewer clips to snapping points.

Other meaningful workflow improvements include a new vertical pinch gesture that can expand or minimize clip height in the timeline; the ability to dynamically adjust the size and position of the viewer in Picture in Picture mode; and timeline support for recordings at 90 fps, 100 fps, and 120 on iPhone 16 Pro.

New inks for the Live Drawing feature on iPad let users add more animations to videos with expressive new watercolour, crayon, fountain pen, and monoline pen options. The content library expands with new modular transitions, colour-grading presets, and dynamic soundtracks, along with the ability to easily highlight and overlay visuals with Picture in Picture and Callout effects.

Read More: Apple AI Smart Home Display is Coming in March 2025: Report

Final Cut Camera 1.1

Final Cut Camera 1.1 brings pro controls, such as the ability to capture Log-encoded HEVC video in standalone or Live Multicam sessions. This allows users to take advantage of Log’s high dynamic range while benefiting from reduced file sizes and even more recording time.

Final Cut Camera also allows users to enable a LUT preview while recording in Log, showcasing the vibrancy of the original scene in SDR or HDR with the Apple Log LUT. With the iPhone 16 Pro, users can record beautiful and crisp 4K120 fps footage for even smoother cinematic slow motion, import it into Final Cut Pro for iPad, and begin editing.

A new advanced level helps users precisely compose shots with roll and tilt indicators, and for top-down shots, Final Cut Camera introduces a crosshairs indicator.

Logic Pro for Mac 11.1 and Logic Pro for iPad 2.1

The Logic Pro for Mac and iPad has been updated with the Quantec Room Simulator plug-in, which allows users to tap into the sound of the most acoustically accurate reverb ever created, built using the original schematics, algorithms, and code from Quantec founder and inventor Wolfgang Buchleitner.

Users can select the vintage Quantec QRS to add natural acoustic space to music while preserving sonic character or the modern Quantec Yardstick for improved clarity and detail. Quantec QRS technology is a tool for video editors who want to add natural-sounding spaces to dialog, foley, and music.

With Reorder Mixer Channels, users can rearrange channel strips by dragging them, and can even select multiple channel strips to reorder them collectively. To make it easier to find and add any plug-in directly using a keyboard command, Logic Pro for Mac users can now search by category, company name, or even part of a plug-in name.

Logic Pro for iPad also introduces Sample Folders, which give users access to their personal collection of samples directly from the built-in Sound on the iPad, external storage, and iCloud Drive.

Apple AI Smart Home Display is Coming in March 2025: Report

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Apple AI Smart Home Display is Coming in March 2025: Report

Apple is working on a new kind of product to step foot into the smart home market, likely to compete with other giant companies, such as Google with its Nest products. An Apple Smart Home display seems to be in the works, and surprisingly, its launch doesn’t seem quite far off.

The report detailing the upcoming product from Apple comes from Bloomberg, and as per the report, the company is preparing to unveil the device as soon as March 2025, positioning it as a central hub for home management. Code-named J490, the product will also showcase the new Apple Intelligence AI platform. The publication sourced this information from individuals who are close to the project and requested anonymity due to the confidential nature of the work.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is betting big on the product to go head on with the likes of Google and Amazon who have a strong hold in the smart home products’ segment. This device marks Apple’s first entry into the smart display market, putting it in direct competition with Amazon’s Echo Show and Echo Hub, as well as Google’s Nest Hub.

The device features a roughly 6-inch display, resembling a square-shaped iPad, about the size of two iPhones side by side, with a thick bezel around the screen. It includes a front-facing camera, a built-in rechargeable battery, and internal speakers, and will be available in silver and black. The product’s touch interface combines elements of the Apple Watch OS and the recently introduced StandBy mode from the iPhone.

However, Apple expects users to interact primarily through voice, utilizing Siri and the Apple Intelligence platform. Designed around App Intents, the Apple AI Smart Home display enables AI to control applications and tasks with precision—a feature set to launch in the coming months. The screen is meant to be wall-mounted.

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The product will be promoted as a central solution for controlling home appliances, engaging with Siri, and using Apple’s FaceTime for intercom-like communication. It will come preloaded with Apple apps for web browsing, news updates, and music playback, along with easy access to notes and calendar features. Additionally, users will be able to use it as a digital photo frame, displaying a slideshow of personal photos.

Moreover, the reports states that Apple is already planning a more expensive follow-up version with a robotic limb that can move the screen around. “Apple plans to market that technology as a home companion with an AI personality,” read the report.

According to sources, the premium version of the product could be priced up to $1,000, depending on its components. Meanwhile, the display-only model is expected to be significantly more affordable, and closer in cost to competing devices. For reference, Amazon’s Echo Show 8 is priced at $150, the Echo Hub at $180, and Google’s Nest Hub Max at $230.

Next, Apple has developed a range of attachments for the device, including mounts that allow the screens to be installed on walls, similar to a traditional home-security panel. Additionally, there will be bases with extra speakers, designed for convenient placement in the kitchen, on a nightstand, or on a desk.

The Apple AI Smart Home display, running a new operating system code-named Pebble, will be equipped with proximity that detect a person’s distance. Based on how close the user is, it will adjust its display—showing, for instance, the temperature when the user is a few feet away and switching to a thermostat control panel as they get closer.

Pebble OS will feature a customizable home screen where users can add widgets to monitor stock tickers, weather, and appointments. Alternatively, they can set it up to focus on essential home controls. A dock will also be available for quick access to favorite apps. A report from earlier this year from the same publication said that the OS could be called HomeOS.

Security is a key feature of the Apple AI Smart Home display, which will provide alerts and display camera feeds, including footage from smart doorbells. Additionally, it will function as an intercom system, enabling room-to-room communication in homes with multiple Apple displays.

Apple is also developing a system that will enable the home device to detect how many people are nearby. This functionality may rely on external sensors, potentially placed in wall outlets near the device, though these accessories could be delayed or even canceled.

The product will function as a standalone device, capable of operating independently for most tasks. However, it will require an iPhone for certain functions, such as for the initial setup process. Additionally, it will support Apple’s Handoff feature, allowing users to start a task on the device and seamlessly continue it on their iPhone after moving away.

Vivo Y18t Launched in India: Should You Buy it?

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Vivo Y18t Launched in India: Should You Buy it?

The Vivo Y18t smartphone has been launched in India at a price point below Rs 10,000. The device shares most of its specifications and design language with the Vivo Y18i, which debuted in India earlier in July this year. Here’s everything the device has to offer.

Vivo Y18t: Price, Availability

Priced at Rs 9,499, the Vivo Y18t is available in a single 4GB + 128GB model in Space Black and Gem Green. It is also available via Vivo’s online E-store and offline retail stores.

Vivo Y18t: Specifications

The Vivo Y18t has a 6.56-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1612 × 720 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, 840 nits peak brightness, and 269 ppi. It is powered by the Unisoc T612 Chipset, which is coupled with 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM. The phone has 128GB of eMMC 5.1 storage, which is expandable via a dedicated microSD card slot up to 1TB.

The Vivo Y18t has a 50MP f/1.8 main sensor and a 0.08MP sensor with f/3.0 Aperture at the back. It also has an 8MP f/2.0 front-facing camera for selfies. The phone packs a 5000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging. The Vivo Y18t runs on FunTouch OS 14, which is based on Android 14 out of the box.

The Y18t sports a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and supports face recognition. It is also IP54-rated and supports FM radio. Connectivity options on the device include Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS, and a USB-C port for charging.

Vivo Y18t: Should You Buy it?

The Vivo Y18t competes with the Infinix Hot 50 5G, which costs Rs 9,999 and offers a better set of specs. Not only does it offer a superior chipset with 5G support, but it also has a display with a higher 120Hz refresh rate. While the difference may be negligible in the real world, the Inifnix handset still sports slightly faster 18W fast charging compared to the 15W found in the Vivo Y18t.

The Infinix device features a triple rear camera setup, whereas the Vivo model includes a dual rear camera system. However, we can’t comment on their real-world performance as we haven’t tested the devices yet.

In conclusion, the Infinix Hot 50 5G offers significantly better value for only 500 rupees more than Vivo’s handset.

Vivo X200 Pro Mini India Launch Unlikely: Report

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Vivo X200 Pro Mini India Launch Unlikely: Report

Vivo X200 Pro Mini is an entirely new smartphone in Vivo’s X-series lineup, which debuted in China in October. However, it seems like the Vivo X200 Pro Mini India launch won’t happen, at least for now. The Vivo X200 and the X200 Pro, though, could arrive in the country as soon as next month.

The report stating that the Vivo X200 Pro Mini India launch won’t happen from 91Mobiles, who also leaked the X200 series India launch timeline a month ago. “Vivo’s X200 series lineup will only feature the standard Vivo X200 and X200 Pro, skipping the X200 Pro Mini in India,” the report read.

It adds that while the Vivo X200 Pro Mini won’t be coming to India in December, Vivo could decide to bring it to the country at a later date.

Vivo X200 Pro Mini: Specifications

Vivo x200 pro mini

The Vivo X200 Pro mini features a 6.31-inch 8T LTPO AMOLED Display with quad-curved edges and a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout. The display on the X200 Pro mini has a 1.5K pixels resolution, 460 ppi, HDR 10+, a dynamic 120Hz Refresh Rate and 4500 nits peak brightness. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC paired with UFS 4.0 storage and LPDDR5x RAM.

The Vivo X200 Pro mini has a triple-rear camera setup that includes an OIS-assisted 50MP f/1.57 Sony LYT-818 primary camera, a 50MP f/2.0 Samsung JN1 ultra-wide angle unit with a 108-degree FOV, and a 50MP periscope telephoto sensor with an f/2.67 aperture, PDAF, OIS, and 3x optical zoom. It offers a 32MP f/2.0 selfie shooter at the front. The cameras support Zeiss optics.

The Vivo X200 Pro mini is equipped with a 5700mAh battery unit, 90W fast wired charging support, and 30W wireless charging. It also features an IP69 rating, making it water—and dust-resistant.

Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4, GPS/ A-GPS, Infrared (IR) blaster, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. It also has a single speaker and an X-axis haptic motor along with an in-display optical fingerprint sensor.

Google Adds File Upload Support for Gems in Gemini

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Google Adds File Upload Support for Gems in Gemini

Google is adding file upload support for Gems in Gemini, along with a series of premade Gems that are specific to business uses for Gemini for Workspace add-on subscribers. Google says that Gems in Gemini has “been one of the most used Gemini Advanced features.”

Starting today, file upload support for Gems in Gemini is rolling out to all subscribers of Gemini Advanced (included in a Gemini for Google Workspace plan). With this, users will be equipping the Gem to provide more tailored and contextually relevant responses.

Files serve as source material to help your Gems provide accurate and relevant responses. Referencing your files in your Gems can unlock a new level of customization, such as answering questions based on your files, assisting in content creation, or addressing business needs. Starting in English, this feature is available for Gemini Advanced subscribers via Google One and Google Workspace.

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Additionally, Gemini for Workspace subscribers will soon have access to six new premade Gems targeting business use cases:

  • Marketing insights can help marketers focus on tasks such as calculating customer acquisition cost or leveraging historical data to forecast future behavior. 
  • Sales pitch ideator can help sales teams create compelling pitch materials to drive conversions. 
  • Hiring consultant can help hiring teams create consistent job descriptions or interview questions. 
  • Outreach specialist can help sales and customer support teams to craft personalized messages to customers.
  • Copy creator can help marketing teams write compelling on-brand content.
  • Sentiment analyzer can help customer-facing teams analyze feedback and reveal sentiment trends over time. 

“These premade Gems are optimized to help business users take on role-specific tasks to accelerate their workplace productivity,” says Google.

Next, rolling out over the coming weeks, business users will be able to log in with their Google Workspace account to use the Gemini mobile on Android. This will enable users to do research or find quick answers while on the go. With the form factor of mobile, users will be able to unlock the multi-modal capabilities of Gemini. For example, one could take pictures of handwritten notes and export them into Google Docs or Gmail, or create presentation-ready visualizations of a chart that was drawn on a whiteboard, all with the enterprise data protections.

Chrome on iOS is Getting Text Search in Google Lens, Maps Integration, and More

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Chrome on iOS is Getting Text Search in Google Lens, Maps Integration, and More

Google on is getting Text search in Google Lens along with a set of other improvements, including the ability to save files in Google Photos or Drive directly from the browser. Here’s everything you’d want to know about the new improvements in Chrome for iOS.

Previously, you could take a photo or upload one from your gallery to search an image with Google Lens in Chrome on iOS. Now, Chrome on iOS is getting Text search in Google Lens which means you can also add words to your visual query to search with images and text simultaneously. This allows you to perform more complex and specific searches with more helpful and relevant results.

Depending on your search, you might also get an AI Overview that brings together the most relevant information from across the web. You can tap the camera icon in the Google Search bar to access Lens.

Next, you can free up your device’s storage space by saving web content to Drive and Photos directly from Chrome on iOS. To add a file from Chrome to your Drive, tap the Google Drive option when saving the file. Files downloaded from Chrome on iOS will now be saved in a new Drive folder called “Saved from Chrome.” If you want to save an image from Chrome to Photos, you must long-press the picture and select “Save in Google Photos” when the context menu pops up.

Read More: Google Gemini App for iPhone is Coming Soon

Next, Google is starting to roll out a feature for Chrome on iOS that can help you find great prices while shopping. If Chrome has Shopping Insights for a product you’re browsing for, once the feature is available on your device, you’ll see a “Good Deal Now” notification in your address bar. You can tap on it to reveal helpful details like price history, price tracking, and more buying options.

For this to work, you’ll have to be signed into Chrome and have the “Make Searches and Browsing Better” setting enabled. In the coming months, this feature will expand to more regions.

Finally, Google Chrome on iOS is also getting Maps integration. Soon, when you’re on a website and see an address for a specific location, you can tap the underlined address and view a mini-map of the area directly in Chrome. The company is currently experimenting with this feature, and it will continue to roll it out globally over the coming months.

OnePlus Ace 5 Series Details Leaked; Are These Potential OnePlus 13R Specs?

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OnePlus Ace 5 Series Details Leaked; Are These Potential OnePlus 13R Specs?

OnePlus Ace series have been the premium flagships OnePlus has to offer, but at a not-so-premium price tag. The next devices in the lineup, likely to be called OnePlus Ace 5 series, have been leaked alongside their potential launch timeline. Moreover, one of the devices in the series could debut as OnePlus 13R in India.

OnePlus Ace 5 series launch timeline was leaked by tipster Digital Chat Station, as per whom, the devices could debut in China by December this year. This could mean that the OnePlus Ace 5 series may launch globally, including India, by January along with the OnePlus 13.

OnePlus Ace 3 launched as OnePlus 12R in India, suggesting that OnePlus Ace 5 will come to India as OnePlus 13R. There’s no word on whether the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro would also launch in the global markets, as it may remain China-exclusive.

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The Ace 5 is expected to feature a 6.78-inch 1.5K BOE X2 8T LTPO flat display, and be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. It will sport a 50MP main camera, an alert slider, and a huge 6500mAh battery with support for 100W fast charging.

While the OnePlus 13 includes an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, the Ace 5 is rumored to retain an optical fingerprint scanner from its predecessors. Its camera setup is anticipated to be similar to previous Ace series models, including a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide angle sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor.

As for the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro, it may get a telephoto camera, and use Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. It could draw power from a a 6200mAh or a 6300mAh battery. This one is also rumoured to arrive in December in China.

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Review: Should You Consider it?

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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Review: Should You Consider it?

Samsung’s budget smartphone game has been going strong and as the year ends, the brand isn’t giving up on the launches in the segment, with the latest one being the Galaxy A16 5G. Here’s a detailed review of the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, priced starting at Rs 18,999, to help you make a decision regarding whether you should buy it over the competition or not.

Design & Display

Galaxy A16 <a href='https://www.themobileindian.com/glossary#5g' rel='tag'>5G</a> full rear

Samsung’s design language has remained similar for the past couple of years, and the Galaxy A16 5G is no different. In terms of design, it’s highly similar to that of the Galaxy A15 5G, with the same key island on the right housing the power and volume buttons, a flat plastic frame, and a water drop notch on the front.

Galaxy A16 5G samsung logo

However, the in-hand feel is decent, and the device feels lightweight and premium despite having a plastic frame and back panel, but that doesn’t take away its low points. It’s high time Samsung refreshed its design language and went beyond just changing the colours with each iteration of its devices.

Galaxy A16 5G side

There’s a single speaker at the bottom that sounds average. It’s not the loudest, but it is clear and maintains a good quality of vocals. The fingerprint sensor on the right spine works as it should without any issues. The build quality seems decent overall, while the in-hand grip is also good due to the flat sides.

Galaxy A16 5G front outdoor

Coming to the front, the water drop notch should have been completely ditched by now, and let’s not get started on the gigantic chin at the bottom. Brands like Realme, Xiaomi, iQOO, and Lava have done a great job refining their designs, especially on the front, but Samsung, for some reason, doesn’t feel like doing so.

Galaxy A16 5G notch

The display quality itself is quite bright, with vibrant colours and high responsiveness. The viewing angles look great, and the content looks sharp. However, Samsung has capped the at 90Hz, which is again not acceptable considering most other devices at this price point have a 120Hz refresh rate.

Overall, this 6.7-inch full-HD+ (2,340 x 1,080 pixels) Super is a treat to watch and interact with content, but the 90Hz refresh rate is disappointing.

Software and Performance

In India, the Galaxy A16 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, paired with 8GB and up to 256GB storage. However, internationally, the device gets the Exynos 1330 processor.

The performance of the Galaxy A16 5G in daily use is above average, as I could experience some stutters across the user interface while opening apps and when multiple apps were open in the background. In other words, the device struggled when I was pushing it to its limits.

RAM management was decent, as multiple apps could stay in the memory easily. Gaming isn’t the device’s forte, except for casual titles such as Bullet Echo, which work nicely.

I also didn’t have any issues with the handset’s network quality, including Wi-Fi, 5G, and performance.

Galaxy A16 5G software

Talking of the software, this is where Samsung decided to go all in. Not only does the device come preloaded with One 6.1 based on 14, which is the latest Samsung has to offer, but the brand decided to provide updates for the device for 6 years.

Notably, the six years of updates will include security patches and major Android updates, which means you should receive updates until One UI 12 based on Android 20 (if that’s what it is going to be called).

Moreover, 6 years of updates means you are getting only a year less of updates compared to what Samsung provides to its Galaxy S and Z-series flagships, and that’s the best part, as no other brand does that in this price range.

One UI 6.1 feels quite polished on the Galaxy A16 5G, and I didn’t encounter any bugs while using the device. The device has a number of features, including Themes, a Secure Folder, an Auto blocker, Samsung Pass, Motions and Gestures, a Multi-Window, Side button customisation, and much more.

There’s a notable omission, though, and that’s Always-on display support, despite the hardware supporting it as it’s a panel. We don’t know why Samsung didn’t include the feature, but we could guess it could be for better battery backup.

Galaxy A16 5G pre-installed apps

Further, there’s some bloatware present, such as Block Blast, MapmyIndia, Truecaller, Snapchat, and more. However, these can be disabled at the user’s discretion.

Battery

The device packs a 5000mAh battery with 25W fast wired charging support. During normal use, which included tasks like scrolling through Instagram, chatting on WhatsApp and Telegram, playing music, watching videos on YouTube, and some calling and browsing on Chrome, the device easily lasted me a full day. It gave me about 7 hours of screen-on time, and there was still some juice left, which is impressive.

The charging time isn’t impressive, though. The device took close to 1h 30m to charge from 0 to 100%, and most brands can do better than that in this price range. Some offer even 66W wired charging speeds that can perform the same charging cycle in less than an hour.

Cameras

Galaxy A16 5G cameras

The triple camera setup on the back of the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G comprises a 50-megapixel primary sensor with 10x magnification, a 5-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens, and a 2-megapixel camera with a macro sensor. The front camera has a 13-megapixel sensor.

Galaxy A16 5G normal
Galaxy A16 5G outdoor

The outdoor shots from the Galaxy A16 5G come out to be decent in terms of colour accuracy and detailing. While the photos may lose sharpness if you go peeping by zooming in post shooting the photo, the overall shot looks good with acceptable dynamic range as well.

Galaxy A16 5G ultra-wide

There’s a slight colour shift in ultra-wide angle photos over the shots from the main sensor, but it’s hardly noticeable unless you specifically look for it. The detailing might not be the best but the colour accuracy and the way distortion is handled is commendable for the price.

Galaxy A16 5G portrait

I wish I could appreciate the portrait shots also, but I can’t as much because the edge detection of subjects is quite poor, be it a human subject or anything else. While the colours and the bokeh are well handled, it’s the edge detection that puts me off with portraits of the Galaxy A16 5G.

Galaxy A16 5G macro

The macro shots from the 5MP sensor look surprisingly good. The details and sharpness of the shot are maintained and so are the colours.

Galaxy a16 5g selfie

Selfies from the front sensor are straight-up disappointing. The colours look faded, the exposure can be a toss if the background behind the subject is too bright, and the detailing isn’t quite high either.

Galaxy A16 5G night mode

As for low-light shots, once you turn on night mode, the exposure is balanced nicely, and the dynamic range shoots up for quite a nice and unexpected shot. Again, you might notice smudges if you zoom in, but without them, it makes for an appealing shot.

Galaxy A16 5G indoor
Galaxy A16 5G Artificial light photos

In artificial lighting, the exposure might not be handled properly, as the colours might blow up at times, leading to the appearance of some noise.

Pixel Watch November 2024 Update Released

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Pixel Watch November 2024 Update Released

Google has released the Pixel Watch November 2024 update for all three of its Pixel Watch models. Aside from the November security patch, Pixel Watch 1 and Pixel Watch 2 users will now begin receiving the Wear 5 update after it was paused when it first began rolling out in September earlier this year.

Pixel Watch 1, Pixel Watch 2, and Pixel Watch 3 devices are now receiving the November 2024 software update, with the next update planned for March 2025. The rollout will continue over the next week in phases depending on carrier and device. Users will receive a notification on their watch once the software update becomes available for their device. We encourage you to update and receive the latest software.

The software versions for various regions will be as follows:

Global:

  • All Pixel Watch Models: AW2A.241105.012

France:

  • All Pixel Watch models with Orange cellular service: AW2A.241105.013
  • All other Pixel Watch models in the region: AW2A.241105.012

As for the changelog, the update includes:

  • Pixel Watch 3: Security Updates and Bug Fixes
  • Pixel Watch 1 & Pixel Watch 2: The software update includes an upgrade to 5, including new features, numerous bug fixes, and performance updates. updates for improved camera controls, and Pixel Recorder are also available.

Aside from this, Google said in October that it was aware of the issue affecting some Pixel Watch 1 and 2 users who experienced their device stuck on a blank screen after receiving the September update. The company paused the Wear OS 5 rollout to Pixel Watch 1 and 2, but is now resuming the rollout of the same.

Wear OS 5 brings performance improvements over Wear OS 4. Tracking your workout is now more efficient; for example, running a marathon consumes up to 20% less power on Wear OS 5 than on Wear OS 4.

Aside from that, your fitness apps will be able to help improve your performance with the option to support more data types like ground contact time, stride length and vertical oscillation. The Watch Face Format introduced with Wear OS 4 has also received an update. It should now be easier to create watch face with this format for developers.

Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 2 Released for Nothing Phone (2a)

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Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 2 Released for Nothing Phone (2a)

Nothing released the Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta for the Phone (2a) a month back with a major revamp for the user interface, also bringing features like lock screen customisation. A month later, Nothing is now shipping the Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 2 for the Phone (2a) and here’s everything new it has to offer.

Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 2 began rolling out to those users who have the Open Beta 1 installed, on November 11, 2024. Users can update their devices via the build that is being pushed out by Nothing. Furthermore, the update clocks in at about a hefty 1.04 size. The full changelog of the update is as follows:

Shared Widgets

  • Use widgets to link up with friends and family. See another person’s widgets displayed on your home screen and interact with each other through reactions. A new way to stay connected.

Quick Settings improvements

  • Refined the animations in Quick Settings. Including swipe animations, tile transitions, and tile resizing.
  • Improved the user experience when interacting with the ring tile within the Quick Settings Widget.

Smart Drawer enhancements

  • Enhanced categorization accuracy. New apps may take a short while to be properly categorized.
  • Introduced auto-sort. Allows your apps and folders to organize themselves based on your usage habits.

Camera enhancements

  • Improved stability when switching camera modes.
  • Upgraded HDR algorithm for better stability and enhanced photo quality.
  • Optimized Portrait Mode.
  • Enhanced brightness when using Ultra HDR Mode.

Visual and performance updates

  • AI-powered selection and prioritization of your frequently used apps, keeping them at your fingertips for a smoother and more efficient experience.
  • Updated the charging animation with dot style.
  • PUBG now supports a high of 90 fps, for smoother gameplay.
  • Added an onboarding guide for first-time Pop-up view users.
  • Other general bug fixes and performance improvements.

Read More: Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta for Nothing Phone (2) Released

Additionally, Nothing noted that only Photo Widgets are currently shareable, however, the company is working on expanding support for other widgets in the future. Also, shared widgets will work only between Nothing devices. Nothing also cautions users that Shared Widgets are still in beta, meaning you may encounter some issues.

You may notice that the Nothing Gallery app is still not a part of this beta. We expect the brand to introduce it in the next open beta build, which may arrive next month, alongside the Nothin OS 3.0 open beta for Phone (1), Phone (2a) Plus, and the CMF Phone 1.

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