₦airaland Forum

A speculative tweet based on code snippets suggests a future Google Pixel smartphone may use a Samsung-made smartphone sensor.

The internet giant seems to prioritize software over hardware. It has used the same Sony IMX363 sensor for the main camera since the Pixel 3 and it is clearly due for an upgrade.

XDA Developers' Editor-in-Chief Mishaal Rahman has come across information that mildly suggests that a future Pixel handset will come with a Samsung-made sensor. While fiddling with code, Modder UltraM8 discovered that Google has added support for the GBRG Bayer pattern in the Super Res Zoom algorithm.

Many Samsung image sensors use this pattern, and Google adding support for it may mean that a future Pixel smartphone, supposedly the Pixel 6, will feature a Samsung sensor.

Ex-Google engineer Marc Levoy suggested back in September 2020 that the company might upgrade to a new camera sensor when a module with a lower read noise than existing solutions is released.

Samsung's new 50MP ISOCELL GN2, which is currently the largest smartphone sensor, could be a candidate. It is 1/1.12-inches and has 1.4μm-sized pixels. Larger sensors are theoretically capable of taking better pictures in low-light and capturing a greater dynamic range of tones.

The rumored one-inch 50MP Sony IMX800 sensor is also a possibility but it remains to be seen if it will be introduced this year.

Per a recent report, the Pixel 6 will be powered by an in-house chip codenamed Whitechapel. It will apparently be manufactured by Samsung using its 5nm fabrication technology.

https://sites.google.com/view/untitled-sitea3-still-alive

https://sites.google.com/view/primitivebrothersunlimited

https://sites.google.com/view/worldofwarmachinesfreegems

https://sites.google.com/view/kings-throne-game-of-conquest

https://sites.google.com/view/yallaludounlimiteddiamonds2021

Tomorrow, which is Monday, the White House plans on holding a virtual meeting about a very important matter-the global chip shortage. One of the companies that will be attending, albeit virtually, is the top foundry on the planet, TSMC. According to CNBC, other firms attending will include Google parent Alphabet, AT&T, Intel and General Motors. After the COVID-19 outbreak began last year, chip suppliers in Asian countries, where the pandemic began, found themselves not turning out enough components to meet demand from auto makers like GM and Ford. Other companies from various industries, including those producing smartphones and tablets, are beginning to feel the effect of the chip shortage. The Biden administration is looking to investigate shortages of key supply chain materials including semiconductors, high-capacity batteries, rare earth metals, and medical supplies.

U.S. lawmakers have a concern about the security of the U.S. when it is depending on other countries to deliver cutting-edge semiconductors. The White House is concerned about gaps in domestic manufacturing and in the supply chain that are dominated by "nations that are or are likely to become unfriendly or unstable."

Back in February, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said, "semiconductor manufacturing is a dangerous weak spot in our economy and in our national security." Schumer noted that an executive order signed by President Biden during that same month was designed to check the "resiliency and capacity of the American manufacturing supply chains and defense industrial base to support national security [and] emergency preparedness."

While China is not expressly mentioned by the White House in its review of the U.S. supply chains, the concern of the administration is that the United States (both the economy and the military) is becoming more and more reliant on supplies being exported from China. Tomorrow's summit will reportedly cover the president's jobs plan and how the U.S. semiconductor supply chain can be strengthened.

The companies virtually attending the summit include Alphabet (Google), AT&T, Cummins, Dell, Ford, General Motors, Global Foundries, HP, Intel, Medtronic, Micron, Northrop Grumman, NXP, PACCAR, Piston Group, Samsung, SkyWater Technology, Stellantis, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). TSMC and Samsung are the top two contract foundries worldwide, respectively.

https://sites.google.com/view/mobilelegendsunlimiteddiamonds

https://sites.google.com/view/dragon-tamer-unlimited-gems

https://sites.google.com/view/riseofkingdomsunlimitedgems

https://sites.google.com/view/darkfire-heroes-unlimited-gems

https://sites.google.com/view/idle-angels-unlimited-gems

LG shocked the world with excitement and astonishment as it unveiled a seemingly unreal concept smartphone, the LG Rollable, which morphs its display in extending its size and reverting to original so it can fit pockets. No, this is not one of those "phablet" smartphones that offer a massive display right off the bat, it can shrink and enlarge, soon to be released by the company.

CES 2021 holds several of the best technology releases and innovations that the world has, from different companies and individuals who have imaginative minds that focus on futuristic designs. The South Korean consumer electronics company, LG, is one of those imaginative minds that recently teased the unbelievable "LG Rollable" that is almost unexplainable.

The video is only a teaser by the company, and no official details were revealed or unveiled by the company whether it would be released to the public. Several of CES's showcase are only concepts and does not continue to production, but in LG Rollable's case, it would hit the market sooner than expected, as it features an out of this world design.

LG's "Life is On" CES 2021 virtual press conference subtly teased the LG Rollable, making it the next device to be seen (after the LG Gram), which extended the display in the 2-minute mark before transitioning to its senior vice president. The next display of the LG Rollable would be found right at the end of the press con, which names the device.The clever display of the latest smartphone from the South Korean company indicated that it is a flagship device from LG, making it the star of its show once it is finally available or releases to the public. The fact that it was presented to start the virtual event, down to its final seconds, LG's "morphing" smartphone would be its headliner for smartphone technology.

The company has not revealed any further details regarding the LG Rollable's release or unveiling date, no hints whatsoever, as it only says "More to Explore" and the name of the device. The lack of details left the public in amazement and doubts whether the smartphone is only a concept design or a release that would soon come in the future.

However, that is not the case because according to CNet, leaks from people that are following LG said that they are planning to release the smartphone this year, 2021. The technology that "rolls" the display of televisions have been revealed by the South Korean company in October last year, but turning it into a smaller device like a smartphone seems impossible.

The only thing known of the smartphone is that it would have an almost bezel-less design that maximizes the entire display with its screen, rolling to extend more of it to an almost mini-tablet size. Moreover, its primary specification is its rollable display that seems to be the same size as the iPhone 12 Pro Max at 6.7 inches, with an extending display.

http://www.frogdoch.ch/5082/massive-fallout-frontier-releases-bringing-apocalypse-oregon

http://www.frogdoch.ch/5083/future-tech-awards-arrived-support-from-five-special-sponsors

http://www.frogdoch.ch/5084/displayport-monitors-built-refresh-delayed-until-later-this

http://www.frogdoch.ch/5085/nvidias-series-supply-could-constrained-until-may-cfo-says

http://www.frogdoch.ch/5088/spectrum-delayed-again-other-monitor-makers-close-the-spec

http://www.frogdoch.ch/5089/source-tracing-support-found-artifacts-game-files-all-places

At the very end of 2020, the now popular Xiaomi has just announced an all new power-packed Xiaomi 11 flagship phone over in China. It had reportedly debuted as the world's very first smartphone that was driven by the new Snapdragon 888 mobile platform.

Within just a week of manufacturing these devices officially in the home market, Xiaomi then teased the global launch of its all new Xiaomi Mi 11. There were even recent reports that have revealed the existence of an all new Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite which is another mid-range phone within the Xiaomi family.

According to an article by Gizmochina, their source has told them that the all new Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite is expected to debut globally at the upcoming Mi 11 global launch event. Unfortunately, however, there is still no information that is available regarding the official launch time frame of both the Xiaomi Mi 11 and the Mi 11 Lite.
Considering the company has previously teased the Mi 11's international launch, it now appears that the official next major unveil event for international markets won't be too far away. Just recently, a certain tipster claimed that the upcoming Mi 11 Lite is going to be one out of the nine different Xiaomi phones that the company is planning to launch during Q1 of 2021.

The upcoming Xiaomi Mi Lite moniker was first confirmed when it had officially appeared at the recent Federal Communications Commissions or FCC certification platform. The new listing has revealed that its official model number is going to be M2101K9AG.

This particular phone was actually found out to be equipped with awesome specs like the massive 4,150mAh rated battery, the MIUI 12, 33W fast charging, deal-band, and even the Bluetooth 5.1. The new FCC appearance had also revealed that this particular device could possibly be coming in with two variants like the 6GB RAM with 64GB storage or the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage.

http://www.frogdoch.ch/5076/spaceship-falling-frontier-looks-like-expanse-very-good-way

http://www.frogdoch.ch/5077/cloud-climber-free-walking-about-exploring-surreal-towers

http://www.frogdoch.ch/5078/after-star-wars-battlefront-given-away-epic-servers-crashed

http://www.frogdoch.ch/5079/path-of-exile-hits-all-time-player-high-wake-of-latest-update

http://www.frogdoch.ch/5080/dwarf-fortress-upcoming-mouse-support-tooltips-messing-with

http://www.frogdoch.ch/5081/heres-a-bit-more-detail-about-that-in-engine-stalker-trailer

You wait 10 years for a Xiaomi Ultra phone and now two come at the same time. Alongside the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra comes the Redmi K30 Ultra, a MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ powered alternative to the K30 Pro. It also doubles the refresh rate of the Pro to 120Hz and brings faster 33W wired charging at a more affordable pricetag.

The rest of the spec sheet is identical to the K30 Pro meaning a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 20MP pop-up camera and quad rear camera with a 64MP primary shooter. It’s accompanied by a 13MP ultrawide snapper, 5MP macro sensor and a 2MP depth helper.

MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 1000+ SoC is the big change here and it's paired with 6/8 GB RAM and 128/256 or 512GB storage. The battery comes in at 4,500 mAh and you get the required charger to achieve its maximum 33W rate in the box.

The software side is covered by MIUI 12 on top of Android 10. Other notable additions include a stereo speaker setup and linear vibration motor.

https://angel.co/company/wings-of-honneamise-watch-online-free

https://angel.co/company/over-the-top-1987-watch-online-free

https://angel.co/company/pet-sematary-1989-watch-online-free

https://angel.co/company/demon-city-shinjuku-watch-online-free

https://angel.co/company/creepshow-2-1987-watch-online-free

https://angel.co/company/police-story-2-1988-watch-online-free

Microsoft has released a new cumulative update for Windows 10 version 1903 and 1909, and users can download it right now by manually checking for updates in Windows Update.

Cumulative update KB4541335 comes with the same changes on the two Windows 10 versions, and the most notable for home users concern the Start menu and File Explorer.

The official changelog, which you can find embedded in the box after the jump, reveals that this cumulative update resolves a bug in File Explorer that caused the app to close unexpectedly when using roaming profiles between different versions of Windows 10.

As many users already found out the hard way, the experience with File Explorer has so far been full of ups and downs, so Microsoft resolving more bugs is without a doubt good news. File Explorer continues to be one of the most popular Windows 10 built-in tools, as many stick with it rather than installing third-party file managers.
"Start menu improvements"

In addition, cumulative update KB4541335 also resolves a glitch that broke down the search feature in Start menu. Microsoft says that some users with no local profile were unable to search in the Start menu, as the process failed to return any results.

The same update introduces two notable improvements for calendar dates and app crashes.

“Updates an issue that causes calendar dates to appear on the wrong day of the week in the clock and date region of the notification area when you select the Samoa time zone.

Updates an issue that causes applications to close unexpectedly when a user enters East Asian characters after changing the keyboard layout,” Microsoft explains.

After installing today’s cumulative update, the OS build number is increased to 18362.752 on Windows 10 version 1903 and to 18363.752 on Windows 10 version 1909.

A future versions of Firefox could introduce a HTTPS-only browsing mode that would technically block insecure websites from loading.

The latest version of Firefox 76, which is currently available as part of the Nightly channel, introduces this new option under an experimental flag, so Mozilla could release it to everyone in the coming months.

So what does this new HTTPS-only browsing mode do?

First and foremost, browser makers have been trying to push the web to HTTPS for a long time already, and while the majority of sites have already been upgraded to this secure protocol, others continue to use HTTP.

Once the HTTPS mode is activated in Mozilla Firefox, HTTP websites would no longer load. The browser will first try to reach the server for an HTTPS version, and in case it doesn’t exist, users are provided with an error message reading “Secure Connection Failed”.

As per Sören Hentzschel, you can already try out the feature by installing the latest Firefox Nightly on your device.

Once you launch the browser, type the following code in the address bar to enter the experimental flag section:

about:config

Next, you can use the search box at the top to find the following flag in Firefox:

dom.security.https_only_mode

By default, the flag is currently configured to false, which means it’s disabled – this makes sense given it’s just an experimental feature for the time being; additionally, it’s very likely to remain an optional feature once it makes its way to the stable version of the browser.

So what you need to do is click the toggle button to switch the flag to the true value, which means it’s then activated. At this point, the HTTPS-only mode is up and running, so HTTP websites would no longer load until you disable the flag by switching back to the false state.