News on the margin week 16-22 April

The OPPO watch and bracelet support healthy sync with Apple devices, iPhone 13 leaks reveal larger camera dimensions, Facebook cancels the Instagram project, the children's version, recalibrate the iPhone battery to solve problems and a smaller bump for iPhone 13, and other exciting news on the sidelines ...

OPPO watch and bracelet support healthy sync with Apple devices

Owners of OPPO's Watch and Band wearables can now use their device with an iPhone, thanks to the companion OPPO's HeyTap Health app that has arrived in the app store. The HeyTap app, spotted by XDA Developers, enables OPPO users to collect and analyze fitness tracking data collected by the wearables. Users can customize watch faces, customize exercise and health settings, and sync tracking data with the Health app on Apple devices.

Additionally, the app tracks the Band's SpO2 data, and users can monitor their sleep quality, heart rate, and daily activity goals. Support for iOS notifications is also included, so OPPO users can have iPhone notifications on their wrist.

HeyTap Health

Free

Developer	YuDa Communication Technology Co.,Ltd.

IPhone 13 leaks reveal larger camera dimensions

In a new report, using CADs, any computer-processed designs for what will be the next iPhone 13 series, and that Apple plans to make this year's iPhone camera unit significantly larger, and is likely to make room for larger sensors. And she was shared in a video clip on a channel EverythingApplePro.

According to the CADs shared in the video, the iPhones 13‌ mini, Pro and Pro Max camera module will all look like a "big square." In terms of dimensions, the iPhone 13 Pro Max camera system will stand out by 0.87 mm more than the current iPhone 12 Pro Max. As a result, the overall body thickness will also increase by 0.25 mm, according to CAD. The camera unit on the iPhone 12 Pro Max will be 3.38 longer and 4.77 wider.

For iPhone 13‌, the CAD shows a diagonal setting of the camera. Specific measurements from CAD indicate that the camera will feature 0.99 mm more than the iPhone 12 mini, and its base width will be 3.06 mm longer and 0.14 mm shorter in height. The iPhone 13‌ will be 0.26mm thicker.

Moving to the iPhone 13 Pro, the camera unit itself will be 3.41 mm longer and 4.81 mm wider than the current iPhone 12 Pro. The larger camera housing will include a larger LiDAR sensor, and while not mentioned in the video, it will likely include better resolution for corners, edges and AR. Besides the increase in actual size, the 13 Pro's camera system will feature 3.65 mm, compared to 2.79 mm of the current 12 Pro.

Facebook cancels the Instagram project, the children's version

Facebook is facing calls from an international coalition of child health advocates for abandoning its plans to build a version of Instagram for children, and the campaign comes on the heels of the news that broke out in March, which revealed that Facebook is developing a version of Instagram that specifically targets children under the age of 13. Current Instagram policy prohibits children under the age of 13 from using the platform. Zuckerberg stated that the reason for this is that it will endanger young people and do more harm than good. And that teenagers who created their current Instagram accounts by lying about their birthdate are unlikely to move on to the "childish" version of the platform, and that the real goal of the children's version of Instagram is a much smaller group that is not currently using the platform.

Increase in battery health percentages after recalibration on iOS 14.5

In the sixth beta version of the iOS 14.5 update, Apple unveiled the new Battery Health Calibration feature to recalibrate the battery health of the iPhone 11, the new feature automatically recalibrates the iPhone batteries to better reflect the maximum capacity of the battery and the maximum performance capacity of the device through Multiple charging cycles.

The recalibration message appears in the Battery Health tab or "Battery Status" in the battery settings, and Apple said that this process may take a few weeks to complete, and now that two weeks after the launch of the sixth beta version of iOS 14.5, some users are starting to see the proportions. Percentage Adjusted for Battery Health. Benjamin Mayo, a writer for 9to5Mac, writes that the maximum capacity of his iPhone 11 Pro battery has increased from 86% to 90%.

This process addresses issues such as unexpected battery draining or low peak performance.

Apple-backed CHIP project to start adopting smart home devices in late 2021

In late 2019, Apple, along with Amazon, Google, and the Zigbee Alliance, announced plans to develop a global standard for smart home products, leveraging existing protocols such as Apple's HomeKit, Amazon Alexa and Google Weave.

The so-called “Project Connected Home over IP” or “Project CHIP” aims to facilitate device manufacturers to build devices compatible with a variety of smart home platforms and voice assistants by identifying a specific set of IP-based network technologies for device certification. . The new open source standard will rely on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, and Thread for device setup and connectivity.

Companies participating in the project will be able to acquire certified hardware starting in late 2021. The standard will be available in several categories, including lights, locks, cameras, thermostats, blinds, televisions, and more, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of home platforms. Smart and smart home products.

New photos show a smaller notch for the iPhone 13 compared to the iPhone 12

The leak, known as "DuanRui", shared more images that could give us the best look yet at the redesigned notch for iPhone 13. The new images follow similar images that the leaker shared last week, but the recent shots include a comparison with the current iPhone 12 notch. As mentioned in previous articles, the earpiece will be integrated into the upper frame, above the TrueDepth camera and the Face ID components, indicated by the remaining space in the middle.

IPhone 13 models with 5G mmWave technology will be available in more countries

Apple plans to increase the availability of iPhone models that support 5G mmWave technology, or ultra-high frequency, to more countries around the world with the release of the iPhone 13, providing more customers with access to the fastest and latest technology. Kuo says the infrastructure for mmWave technology will increase dramatically this year in places like Canada, Japan, Australia and major European countries. Apple is currently selling iPhone 12 devices with mmWave technology in the United States, which accounts for only 30-35% of all iPhone 12‌ shipments.

Most of the current devices only support Sub-6 GHz. We believe mmWave will create more diverse applications than Sub-6 GHz due to the benefits of faster speed and lower latency.

Samsung may not include a time-of-flight sensor in its next flagship Galaxy phone

Samsung's flagship S22 will not have a "ToF" time-of-flight sensor. This comes at a time when Apple continues to offer a similar LiDAR scanner on iPhones, including the current iPhone 12 Pro. It is also one of the reasons why the iPhone 12 Pro Max is the best iPhone for photographers.

Apple first introduced the ToF sensor, or LiDAR, on the iPad Pro in 2020, and on with the iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max. In simple terms, LiDAR measures the time taken for light to reach a destination and return. With this data, devices can map and create XNUMXD areas or objects.

Samsung has included the ToF sensor in the Note 20 that was released last year; However, she stated that it “did not fulfill her expectations” and that users were reluctant to use it. Samsung believed that the new sensor and data will enhance the effects of its smartphones' cameras, but ultimately decided that ToF lacks applications that “can motivate” customers, and has now decided to save money because it is a relatively expensive part.

Facebook allows users to export posts and text notes

Facebook introduced a tool that allows users to export notes and text posts to third-party services, making it easy to leave the social network without deleting your text. The new "data portability types" mean that people can transfer their notes and posts directly to Google Docs, Blogger and WordPress. The updates are an extension of the existing Facebook tool that allows users to transfer photos and videos to Backblaze, Dropbox, Google Photos and Koofr.

To access the tool from a desktop browser.

◉ Log in to Facebook, click the Account button in the upper corner of the screen, then the Settings & Privacy section, then Settings.

◉ Click on your Facebook Information, and next to “Transfer a copy of your information,” click View.

◉ Select the type of media to be transferred, such as photos, videos, posts, or notes, and choose the destination to transfer the information to, then click Next.

◉ Authorize Facebook to access the selected service.

◉ Click Confirm Transfer.

The process may take a while to complete depending on the amount of content being transferred, but once this is done, you will be able to find it at your chosen destination, ready to view.

Apple's digital car key will support U1 ultra-broadband with the mid-2021 update

Apple's digital car key feature is set to support U1 ultra-broadband with the mid-2021 specification update. The digital key 3.0 specification will complement the version 2.0 specification, which takes advantage of near field communication (NFC) technology for contactless communication between smartphones and vehicles . Version 3.0 by implementing UWB connectivity adds keyless access, location knowledge, and location aware features to improve the user-friendly experience. It maintains support for NFC technology as a mandatory backup.

Apple launches the iPhone 12 and 12 mini in the new purple color on April 30th

Apple announced at its conference the day before yesterday -this linkIt will launch the new Apple iPhone 12 and 12 mini in the new “purple” purple color on April 30th, with pre-orders starting next Friday, and will also offer a new MagSafe leather case, a leather cover in a deep purple color, and a silicone case in the color Capri. Blue, Pistachio, Cantaloupe, Amethyst, and Arizona leather wallet, all available for booking and order now.

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Apple says iOS 14.5 will be released next week

Apple announced today at its conference last Tuesday that the update to iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 will be available starting next week. The iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 update will come with many new features, including the ability for iPhone users who wear an Apple Watch to unlock the iPhone using Face ID while wearing a mask. This changed the privacy options as well as the support for the newly launched trackers. In addition, Apple will release watchOS 7.4 for the watch, tvOS 14.5 and other updates for other devices.

Miscellaneous news

◉ A new feature in Microsoft Edge is the new Kids Mode to browse the web more safely and allow children to discover the web in a fun way while restricting their access to approved sites only.

◉ A number of very old apps have received new updates. Instead of fixing bugs or adding new features, updates happen because Apple is updating developer apps that use the App Store Code Signature Certificate outdated with the latest version so that they can run properly in the upcoming versions of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5.

◉ A new rumor has said that in 13 the iPhone 2021 Pro and Pro Max are expected to use LTPO display technology to enable 120Hz refresh rates, according to display analyst Ross Young.

◉ The 21.5-inch iMac is seeing dwindling availability in Apple stores across the US, with shipping dates for online orders delayed for non-4K models by at least a week.

◉ Fitbit, one of Apple's wearable competitors, has announced the launch of the Fitbit Luxe bracelet, its latest fitness and health bracelet at $ 150.

◉ Before the Apple Spring Loaded event, Samsung announced an update to its SmartThings Find platform which can search for unknown Galaxy SmartTags and other trackers nearby and alert the user if it appears that they are with them in the vicinity.

◉ Eve released a new version of the Eve Light Switch that is connected to the smart home and features Thread support, in what appears to be the first threaded light switch for any smart platform.

◉ Apple revealed a limited edition Beats Studio3 headphones. The headphones will be available on the website Psychworld Starting today.

◉ Just hours after Apple unveiled its long-awaited AirTag, CJ Prober CEO Tile issued a statement expressing his concerns about the competition in object tracking. Although he welcomes fair competition, the company is "skeptical" about its goals. Apple, given its "history of using the platform advantage to unfairly curb competition."

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