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Ultra HDR image is coming in Android 14, probably in One UI 6 too
Android 14 Beta testing is underway, with a target to achieve the platform stability milestone by the next month. At I/O, Google unveiled Ultra HDR support for Image, which arriving in Android 14, and probably in One UI 6 too for Samsung Galaxy devices.
With Android 13, Google added support for HDR video, and it’s now coming to Image in Android 14 with an Ultra label. This new feature will deliver more realistic stills, courtesy of a greater range of brightness, colors, and contrast. It will be known as the “Ultra HDR” format, which is backward compatible with JPEG.
Following the stable update rollout, expected in August, premium smartphones will offer an Ultra HDR Image feature and the files can also be saved in the original 10-bit high dynamic range. Android’s native Google Photos app will support Ultra HDR for display, backup, editing, sharing, and downloading.
Google expects it to be the default format on both the built-in camera app and any in-app camera views.
Additionally, the search engine giant confirmed that the Android team is working with tech giants such as Qualcomm to optimize hardware capabilities, along with a collaboration with Chrome to make Ultra HDR available on other form factors.
Ultra HDR image
Ultra HDR Image support for Android 14 is a new feature that allows Android devices to capture and display images with a wider range of colors and contrast than is possible with standard JPEG images. This is achieved by using a new 10-bit HDR image format that can capture up to 1 billion colors.
Its support for Android 14 will be available on devices that have a compatible camera sensor and display. To take advantage of this feature, you will need to update your device to Android 14 and use a camera app that supports Ultra HDR.
Once you have taken an Ultra HDR image, you can view it in HDR mode on a compatible device by opening it in the Google Photos app. The development team says you may be surprised at the difference it makes in your photos. Here are some of the benefits of using Ultra HDR Image support for Android 14:
- Wider range of colors and contrast
- More realistic and immersive viewing experience
- Improved detail in shadows and highlights
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Samsung is sponsoring FFWS Brazil 2024 and announced the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 as official smartphones. Samsung and Free Fire maker Garena will celebrate the partnership with in-game skins, with both official phones will be featured during the tournament broadcasts.
FFWS Brazil is the premier Free Fire championship that is divided into two states and features 18 Brazilian teams. Meanwhile, the Free Fire World Series Final Global 2024, which is the grand final of the world championship, will take place in November.
Samsung’s Galaxy A55 and A35 deliver the core Galaxy experience to a wider audience. The phones feature 6.6-inch sAMOLED displays, offering stunning HD clarity. New Exynos chips with enhanced GPU and NPU, as well as vapor chamber cooling, make it easy to enjoy your favorite games.
Apart from this, the South Korean tech giant announced the Galaxy S24 Ultra is the official smartphone of FFWS BR 2024 for its advanced gaming experience, offering the ideal specifications to enjoy the latest releases in the best possible way.
Garena Free Fire
- It is a mobile game that brings together up to 50 players to compete in a match against each other. The last one standing wins, the Booyah!
- Safe Zone gradually shrinks during the match, forcing players to constantly move around to confront each other in increasingly smaller spaces.
- The dynamism of each match increases the intensity and excitement of the battles until only one winner remains.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra supremacy continues with its one-of-its-kind anti-reflective screen. Huawei Pura 70 Ultra was in the headlines following the launch but failed to impress when compared to Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra among others.
IceUniverse posted a video showcasing the screen reflection on many flagships. The video displays the light reflection impact on the screens of OPPO Find X7 Ultra, Huawei Pura 70 Ultra, vivo X100 Pro, Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Galaxy S24 Ultra, and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra brings an innovative camera tech, but the lack of an anti-reflective screen can’t be filled with it. Apple also lags behind Samsung in terms of the most stunning screen visibility, and this trend might not be ending anytime soon!
The embedded video showcases the flashlight reflection on panels of all the tested smartphones. Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max and Chinese flagships including Huawei Pura 70 Ultra failed to reduce the glare of the flashlight, which the S24 Ultra significantly declined.
When tested without a flashlight, the Galaxy S24 Ultra again proved superior among all. Thanks to Corning’s exclusive glass, the OLED offers vibrant colors at full capacity. At the same time, rivals look to producing faded colors, which isn’t an OLED fault, but glass’.
OPPO Find X7 Ultra，HUAWEI Pura70 Ultra，vivo X100 Pro，Xiaomi 14 Ultra，Galaxy S24 Ultra，iPhone 15 Pro Max pic.twitter.com/9JCXeF2sYw
— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) April 19, 2024
Samsung and Corning partnered to develop the Gorilla Armor glass. The Galaxy S24 Ultra is the only smartphone that boasts anti-reflective glass tech, which reduces reflectance by up to 75%, enhances display readability, and minimizes screen reflection.
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Samsung silently listed Galaxy F15 5G’s 8GB RAM variant in India. The company previously released the device in 4GB and 6GB RAM options, featuring 128GB storage. The latest release brings a third option to the F15 5G, while the memory segment remains unchanged.
As for the 8GB F15 5G, Samsung authorized retailers to sell it for INR 15,999 (~$191 or €179). Utilizing the launch offer, consumers can avail of a discount of INR 1000 (as bank cashback or upgrade bonus). Key specs are mentioned at the bottom of the post.
When Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 with 8GB RAM, it was criticized by consumers globally. Since then, the company has been given regular chances to get mocked. The Galaxy M55 5G is available in up to 12GB RAM, beating the S24 flagship’s 8GB.
There may be differences in technology, but, the larger the RAM, the smoother the device performs. As the F15 5G is here with 8GB RAM, it matched the S24 flagships costing INR 80,000 in India. Well, we hope, the next-gen flagships should have at least 12GB RAM.
Galaxy F15 5G Key Specs:
- 8GB RAM, 128GB memory
- 6.6-inch sAMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate
- MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC
- 50 MP main, 5 MP ultrawide, 2 MP macro | 13 MP selfie snapper
- 6,000 mAh battery with 25W charging
- Android 14-based One UI 6
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