Google’s cheaper Chromecast with Google TV appears in photos, and it looks familiar
Google is getting ready to launch a new Chromecast. A set of photos obtained by TecnoBlog shows images of a new, cheaper Chromecast that looks exactly like the Chromecast with Google TV. That one currently retails for $50 – but is currently discounted by $10 at major US retailers as of this post.
Though it’s visually identical to the Chromecast with Google TV that launched back in 2020, it carries a different model number: G454V. This model has gone through FCC certification already and its rumored to be different internally. This unreleased Chromecast will run an Amlogic S805X2 chip with AV1 support and 2GB of RAM. While it is less powerful than the 4K model, it’s expected to support up to 1080p output resolution.
From Gsmarena
Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition’s India launch set for next week, could be priced under INR20,000
Tecno introduced the Camon 19 Pro in India last month in Cedar Green and Eco Black colors, and the company recently announced it would soon launch the Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition in India, which flaunts a color-changing rear panel. Tecno hasn’t revealed the Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition’s India launch date yet, but a reliable source has told us this color-changing smartphone will debut in the Asian country next week.
We are also told that the Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition is expected to be priced under INR20,000 ($250/€250) in India, which is surprising since the regular model was launched at INR21,999 ($275/€275) with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage – the same memory configuration the Mondrian Edition will come with.
The Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition is being touted as India’s first multi-color changing smartphone, and the promo page on Amazon.in re-confirms it will share specs with the regular models despite the cosmetic changes.
From Gsmarena
Android 13 requires devices to have more than 2GB RAM and 16GB storage
A new report has arrived stating that smartphones with less than 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage will not be able to run Google Mobile Services (GMS) with Android 13. It will serve as the updated requirement for the Android OEMs.
Android Enterprise expert Jason Bayto claims that the OEMs can no longer preload GMS on new devices with less than 2GB of RAM. Not only that but Google also wants all the latest and upcoming Android Go devices to have at least 16GB of storage. The requirement even applies to devices that are already on the market.
It’s worth mentioning that this is not the first time Google setting such rules. Back in 2020 when Android 11 was released, the company specified that devices with less than 512MB of RAM would no longer be eligible for GMS preloading. It was required for all smartphones with Android 11 or later to use Android Go if they were equipped with 2GB of RAM or less. However, to be in line with the evolution of the software, Google has no choice but to update its requirements, and it’s totally understandable.
From Technave
Pixel 7 & Pixel Watch launch: What will be announced at Google’s event
Summer is coming to a close, which can only mean one thing: Google’s annual fall event is officially around the corner. Yes, it’s true — the next Made by Google launch is just a few short weeks away. While some early announcements might mean fewer surprises than usual, we still expect to see some unannounced hardware. Here’s everything we know about this fall’s Made by Google event.
It sounds like this year’s launch is stacking up to be a big one. From phones to wearables and beyond, look for Google to pack a whole lot into this event.
- Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro
- Pixel Watch
- Nest hardware
- Chromecast
- Pixel tablet
- Pixel foldable
From Android Police
Wi-Fi 7 officially hits 5Gbps, five times the speed of your current router
Intel and Broadcom have collaborated on a Wi-Fi 7 demo ahead of its prospective 2023 certification, according to PC Gamer.
The two companies showcased the upcoming connectivity standards, successfully demonstrating 5Gbps speeds going between an Intel laptop and a Broadcom access point. The speeds are five times faster than Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5 times faster than Wi-Fi 6E. They also have the potential to get even faster as Wi-Fi 7 develops as an ecosystem, the publication added.
The demonstration indicates an advanced stage of development for the Wi-Fi standard before its certification.
While Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E still have not found a solid standing within the market, continuing on to Wi-Fi 7 has a lot of potential not only for the creator companies, such as Intel and Broadcom but also for the businesses and consumers that will be using the standard.
Intel and Broadcom expect Wi-Fi 7 will do well in tandem with AR and VR services, due in part to its lower latency and the ability to connect to several high-resolution video streams at once on a single network. The standard is also expected to do well with gamers, who can potentially look forward to less bottlenecking on networks.
Wi-Fi 7 will likely be fully certified by mid-2023 with products certified to work with the standards rolling out to stores by the second half of the year. Wi-Fi 7 products will still be backward compatible with older connectivity standards, including Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E, according to Intel and Broadcom.
While the Wi-Fi 7 demo shows a lot of promise, its actual launch and rollout will ultimately determine its success. Much like Wi-Fi 6E, having few products on the market can make the power of the standard fall flat.
PC Gamer notes that the standard will likely show up first on high-end motherboards, laptops, and smartphones, then routers and access points.
From Digital Trends
Google introduces 24 hour review delay for the Google Play Store
App reviews and ratings play an important role in marketplaces like the Google Play Store. Not only do they inform potential users, but developers can also use that feedback to improve the app. However, it’s not uncommon for suspicious reviews to flood the reviews section, which doesn’t help anyone. Google is now working on a way to fight against suspicious ratings and reviews in its store.
As discovered by Mishaal Rahman, Google has announced that it will be making changes to its ratings and reviews system. According to the announcement, the tech giant states that it will be introducing a delay when users submit a review or rating. After around 24 hours, the rating or review will be published.
From Android Authority
Instagram will begin testing a new repost feature with select users soon
Instagram is gearing up to give users the ability to repost other users’ posts and reels, the social network confirmed to TechCrunch. Although the Meta-owned company hasn’t released the repost feature publicly yet, it plans to begin testing it with select users soon.
“We’re exploring the ability to reshare posts in Feed — similar to how you can reshare in Stories — so people can share what resonates with them, and so original creators are credited for their work,” a spokesperson from Meta told TechCrunch in an email. “We plan to test this soon with a small number of people.”
The new feature was first spotted by social media consultant Matt Navarra, who posted a screenshot that showcases a Reposts tab. The tab will likely be home to all the posts and reels that users have reshared on their accounts. According to the screenshot, the Repost tab will appear on users’ profiles alongside the posts, reels and tagged photos tabs.
From Techcrunch
Samsung is facing a class action suit over a recent data breach
Cyberattacks can typically go undetected for weeks or months, and companies involved would be wise to make public these incidents, lest they face legal ramifications, as Samsung is about to.
According to Bloomberg, a complaint has been filed against Samsung over a recent data breach that occurred in July. An unauthorized third party managed to access and steal customer information from the company’s U.S. systems, including names, birthdays, contact information, and product registration information.
Samsung said it had discovered the hack on August 4, although it did not inform affected consumers until a month later.
The complaint, which was filed at the U.S. District Court for Nevada, alleges that Samsung neglected its duty as a collector of personal information by not reporting the incident to affected customers in a timely manner. Over 3,000 customers were affected by the breach, including the plaintiff, Shelby Harmer.
Earlier this month, Samsung began sending emails to customers whose personal information was stolen, according to the company. Samsung said it hired a “leading outside cybersecurity firm” to launch an investigation, which is still underway. Samsung has also contacted law enforcement.
While the company is working to address the incident, it may have done so a bit too late, and it could end up facing a class action suit for failing to take action in due time.
This was not the first time the South Korean tech giant fell prey to a cyberattack. Last March, a hacking group leaked a massive data trove from Samsung, which included confidential Samsung source code.
From Android Central
NASA working to repair fuel leak on moon rocket and plans to launch Artemis mission later this month
NASA said Thursday that it is working to fix the issues that delayed the launch of its Artemis I moon rocket last week, and that it hopes to make another attempt later this month.
The space agency on Sept. 3 called off the second attempt to launch the mission after detecting a hydrogen leak as the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket was being fueled. The Artemis I mission represents the debut of the SLS rocket and the uncrewed Orion capsule it is carrying, for what is expected to be a more than month-long journey around the moon.
NASA made several unsuccessful attempts during the launch countdown on Saturday to fix the leak.
During a press conference on Thursday, NASA officials said work at the launchpad is ongoing, with the agency’s team aiming to complete the replacement of seals on the fueling system by the end of the day. NASA then hopes to conduct a tanking demonstration on Sept. 17 to verify the replacement work was successful.
Assuming the work and testing are completed by then, NASA has requested new launch dates from the U.S. Space Force’s Eastern Range – which reviews and approves all missions that liftoff from Cape Canaveral region. The agency has asked to make launch attempts on Sept. 23 and Sept. 27.
NASA’s associate administrator, Jim Free, noted that crucial to those requests is whether the Space Force will sign off on extending the requirements previously set around the batteries for the rocket’s flight termination system, needed in in the event of a problem mid-launch.
“We’re trying to plan a path forward if we’re allowed to extend our battery retest requirements,” Free said.
NASA needs a waiver from the Eastern Range to move forward with an attempt on either of those launch dates. Without the waiver or completion of the hydrogen leak work, NASA faces the Artemis I mission delaying to October.
From CNBC
US Navy Says All UFO Videos Classified, Releasing Them ‘Will Harm National Security’
The U.S. Navy says that releasing any additional UFO videos would “harm national security” and told a government transparency website that all of the government’s UFO videos are classified information.
In a Freedom of Information Act request response, the Navy told government transparency site The Black Vault that any public dissemination of new UFO videos “will harm national security as it may provide adversaries valuable information regarding Department of Defense/Navy operations, vulnerabilities, and/or capabilities. No portions of the videos can be segregated for release.”
The Black Vault was seeking all videos “with the designation of ‘unidentified aerial phenomena.’” This is an interesting response from the Navy because, often, military agencies will issue a so-called GLOMAR response, where they neither confirm nor deny that the records (in this case videos) exist, and refuse to say anything more. In this response, the Navy is admitting that it has more videos, and also gives a rationale for releasing three previous UFO videos.
“While three UAP videos were released in the past, the facts specific to those three videos are unique in that those videos were initially released via unofficial channels before official release,” it said. “Those events were discussed extensively in the public domain; in fact, major news outlets conducted specials on these events. Given the amount of information in the public domain regarding these encounters, it was possible to release the files without further damage to national security.”
From Vice
