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Samsung ends Google’s reign of astrophotography on mobile camera
Astrography became a Pixel-exclusive camera feature since Google made the Google Camera app limited to Pixel smartphones. Though, a bit late, Samsung swiftly destroyed the Google Camera app’s dominance of providing night photography features like astrophotography on smartphones.
Almost each Android smartphone user is aware of the Google Camera app and its features that are really unique. The level of popularity of Google Camera is quite much, really, just think about GCam once. Pixel phones exclusively feature the Google Camera app, but Android users can get it using ported versions called GCam.
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Using the GCam mods, Samsung users get access to all Google Camera features that are restricted by the Android maker such as night sight and astrophotography. GCam mods come from various developers and pro-users who port it for their specific devices and then share it on the web for others.
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And so far, Galaxy smartphone users are using GCam app to capture pictures of stars, but, it’s now officially available on Expert RAW app. Qualified Galaxy smartphones will soon have access to the Astrophoto feature with an updated version of Expert RAW app as the feature is under Beta testing.
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While the Google Camera’s astrophotography is quite famous among consumers, it will become a boring feature for them just after seeing the Astrophoto feature of Samsung’s Expert RAW app. As Google introduces software-derived features, Samsung’s taking help of AI and segmentation process to make Astrophotography advanced.
Samsung’s version of Astrophotography is just wonderful!, You just need to turn the Sky guide “ON” and the user interface will instruct you to pinpoint the location of constellations, solar systems, groups of stars and nebula. Sounds pretty amazing, let’s know how it works.
Your camera will use advanced AI segmentation technology and multi-frame processing based on the movements of a celestial body to snap photos over a set time period. As a result, you’ll capture stunning shots of stars that look like they were taken with top-grade professional equipment.
What is astrophotography
Astrophotography, better known as astronomical imaging, is the photography or imaging of astronomical objects, celestial events, or areas of the night sky. Astrophotography needs premium equipment, while, smartphones are now capable of doing this job wonderfully, at least for stars or group of stars.
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Samsung and Nvidia reportedly completed the on-site inspection of the 5th-generation HBM3E. This is a significant development, but mass production still appears to be pending.
Digitimes reports that Samsung’s 5th-gen HBM3E cleared Nvidia’s on-site inspection. This inspection is viewed as a significant step forward, but mass production of the HBM is still pending.
Samsung and Nvidia continue to collaborate on the development of advanced memory technologies, which are crucial for applications in AI, gaming, and data centers.
Back in August, it was reported that Samsung’s HBM3E passed Nvidian’s tests for use in AI processors. It came as a big relief for Samsung as it has been struggling to compete with SK Hynix.
Recently, it was reported that Samsung’s chip decision is facing a slow pace of recovery growth. Despite the AI surge, the company is failing to grow faster amid intense competition.
Samsung’s One UI 8 must bring Android 16’s Advanced Protection features. Google is reportedly developing new Advanced Protection features that could debut in Android 16, which we want to arrive on Galaxy phones with One UI 8 update.
One UI 7 is based on Android 15, scheduled to enter Beta this year and Public early next year. Galaxy phones will get Android 16 update with One UI 8 update – only if Samsung keeps stuck to its current version strategy.
Google is working to develop Advanced Protection integration for Android 16. The program includes new settings and a new API that’ll allow apps to change their behavior depending on whether users have Advanced Protection enabled.
Android could add Samsung’s Auto Blocker-like features. The feature restricts apps to be installed on Galaxy phones from unauthorized sources. However, you can still sideload APKs by disabling the Auto Blocker from Privacy settings.
Android 16 could allow you to enroll in Advanced Protection through Settings. Once enrolled, you will have to keep your Google Account signed in, and the OS will not allow you to install apps from sources other than Play Store and Galaxy Store.
Mishaal discovered a new patch in the AOSP Gerrit, which refers to a “new Service for Android Advanced Protection Mode.” It will allow apps to see whether Advanced Protection is enabled on-device, and to adjust their behavior accordingly.
A comment on the patch from a Google engineer clarified that the service in question “allows users to enroll into ‘advanced protection’ via Settings, and for apps to check if the user is enrolled” using a new API.
When enabled, Android 16 could require additional authentication if you try to access certain content, like protected files or banking details. Details are unknown, but we expect to see the Advanced Protection added in the Android 16 version.
Samsung US partnered with Technogym to bring a fitness app to Daily+. The Technogym introduces personalized fitness routines with equipment-based and bodyweight exercises for a comprehensive home workout experience.
A study* says more than half of Americans say their favorite place to exercise is at home. Grabbing this opportunity, Samsung joined forces to launch a new Technogym app on the Daily+ platform for 2024 Smart TVs in the US.
Samsung says Technogym will offer more than 130 sessions to help you reach your goals. The fitness application on Samsung Daily+ is set to elevate your at-home workouts and makes it easy to keep wellness at the center of your routine.
Additionally, the app provides a broad and diverse library of video training sessions, including strength, yoga, cardio, Pilates, meditation and body weight-based exercises. It offers workouts for different skill levels, from beginner to advanced.
The platform will also refresh the workouts feed by regularly publishing new workouts. Users can also download the Technogym mobile app to access personalized profile and effortlessly track workout history across devices.
The newly released Technogym app on Samsung Daily+ is available in a basic version that’s free for all users, with the option for a premium subscription that provides access to exclusive, more in-depth workout content.
* Source: Statista: Home fitness in the United States – statistics & facts