Taking a look back at seven days of news and headlines from across the Android world, this week’s Android arena includes Galaxy S24 Ultra details leaked, Ultra HDR for Pixels, OnePlus 12 launch confirmed, Epic Games takes down Google, GM Android Auto removed, and ROG Phone 8 Interesting, new weather application..
Android Circuit is here to remind you of some of the many things that happened around Android in the past week (and you can find our weekly Apple news summary here).
The future of the Galaxy S24 is bright
More features in the upcoming Galaxy S24 family were revealed this week. Not only will the flagship phones come with new display technology, but Samsung is increasing the brightness to an impressive level of 2,600 nits:
“…The new Dynamic AMOLED display on the Galaxy S24 Ultra can achieve a peak brightness of up to 2,600 nits, which is up from previous speculation of 2,500 nits. This would put it in a great position to have one of the brightest displays, second only to what the recently announced OnePlus 12 is said to be capable of.
(Tom’s guide).
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Ultra HDR for everyone from Pixel
December’s Google Features Drop brought more features to Pixel phones. In addition to the expected introduction of video enhancement to the Pixel 8 family, Google has added the option to capture Ultra HDR photos with older Pixel phones, starting with the Pixel 5a:
“Enabling Ultra HDR instructs your camera to store additional information about the brightness and colors in your photo whenever you take a photo. This additional information can then be used by apps like Google Photos, Google Chrome, or Photoshop to display brighter features and more vibrant colors. On compatible displays “
(Forbes).
10th birthday gift from OnePlus
Speaking exclusively to Forbes on the occasion of the brand’s 10th anniversary, OnePlus President Kinder Liu confirmed that both the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R smartphones will be available in North America:
“The OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R, which are part of the R series, will be launched for the first time in North America and Europe at the company’s ‘Smooth Beyond Belief’ event on January 23. The OnePlus 10R and OnePlus 11R have gained great popularity in China and India, so they decided to introduce R Series to a broader global user base in 2024.
(Forbes).
Epic Games wins over Google in App Store antitrust case
Epic Games won its antitrust case against Google, with a jury ruling that Google “acquired and maintained monopoly power” over the Google Play app store. Google confirmed it would appeal the case, citing Android’s choice and openness. The outcome of this case could dramatically change the modern application distribution system, as John Koeteser writes:
“But this ruling and similar rulings, along with the EU’s Digital Markets Act, are slowly but surely eroding the ability of Google and Apple to control the distribution of apps – and monetize – on the mobile platforms they created. 15 years of how you get apps” will change Our use of our phones is changing dramatically. And 15 years of people making money on apps will change, too.”
(Forbes).
GM removes Android Auto
GM plans to remove Android Auto (and Apple CarPlay) from its upcoming electric vehicles. In-car smartphone mirroring is a popular and beloved feature, so why remove a strong selling point? Tim Babbitt, GM’s head of infotainment products, cited safety issues:
GM’s decision to remove Android Auto and CarPlay was because the two platforms “have stability issues” such as “bad connections, poor display, slow responses, and dropped connections.” GM argues that these issues prompt the driver to use their phone to restore connectivity, thus averting their eyes. out of the way. GM believes its Android Automotive-based embedded system will avoid these issues.
(Motor Trend via 9to5Google).
Asus Rog Phone 8 details
Ahead of the expected launch of the ROG 8 gaming phone, Asus teased the phone with a short online video, showing off the new selfie camera cutout, as well as the thin bezels:
“Asus also shared more close-up renders of the recently teased ROG Phone 8 detailing the new rear design and pentagon-shaped camera cutout. Asus is also hosting a blind camera test for the ROG Phone 8 which suggests the company has been tough on it.” “We’re working On fixing the camera setting on your next device. “We know that the ROG Phone 8 will launch with three camera sensors but we don’t have any details regarding the sensors yet.”
(GSM Arena).
And finally…
As part of the new Android Drop feature, Google has made its new weather app available across the entire Pixel lineup, including integration with the rest of Google apps:
“The new app is what powers weather forecasts within the Clock app. Once you download it (or install it automatically as part of regular app updates), you’ll see a pop-up in the Clock app asking if you’d like to add local weather. When you agree to launch it and grant the required permissions, You’ll find current weather conditions attached to the time in your location and any other cities you’ve added to display different time zones in the Clock tab.
(Android Police).
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The latest developments in the world of tech have been nothing short of exciting, with ASUS teasing the upcoming release of the highly anticipated Rog Phone 8, OnePlus confirming the launch of their newest flagship device, the OnePlus 12, and Epic Games scoring a major victory against tech giant Google. These announcements have left tech enthusiasts buzzing with anticipation and eager to see what these new products and legal victories will bring to the industry. Let’s delve into each of these developments and explore the impact they may have on the ever-evolving tech landscape.