When will the Android 12 and One UI 4 update be available?

• If you're a Galaxy phone user, we think you're already wondering if your phone will also get the One UI 4 update with the latest Android 12.

• So with this we bring you the list of Galaxy phone models that will get Android 12 and One UI 4 confirmed by Sammobile website.

• With effect from 2019, Samsung has decided to offer three major operating system updates to all eligible Galaxy phones for up to three years, with many Galaxy phone models expected to receive this latest update.

• So if your Galaxy phone is also on the list below, you will definitely get the Android 12 and One UI 4 update within the next year, but the Sammobile website also points out that this list may change.

Galaxy S series

• Galaxy S21 Ultra (LTE/5G)
• Galaxy S21+ (LTE/5G)
• Galaxy S21 (LTE/5G)
• Galaxy S20 Ultra (LTE/5G)
• Galaxy S20+ (LTE/5G)
• Galaxy S20 (LTE/5G)
• Galaxy S20 FE (LTE/5G)
• Galaxy S10 5G (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy S10 (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy S10+ (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy S10e (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy S10 Lite

Galaxy Note series

• Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (LTE/5G)
• Galaxy Note 20 (LTE/5G)
• Galaxy Note 10+ (LTE/5G – Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy Note 10 (LTE/5G – Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy Note 10 Lite

Galaxy Z series

• Galaxy Fold (LTE/5G – Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G
• Galaxy Z Flip
• Galaxy Z Flip 5G
• Galaxy Z Fold 3
• Galaxy Z Flip 3

Galaxy A series

• Galaxy A71 5G
• Galaxy A71
• Galaxy A51 5G
• Galaxy A51
• Galaxy A52
• Galaxy A52 5G
• Galaxy A52s
• Galaxy A72
• Galaxy A90 5G (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy A01 (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy A11 (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy A31 (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy A41 (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy A21 (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy A21s (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy A Quantum
• Galaxy Quantum 2
• Galaxy A42 5G
• Galaxy A02 (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy A02s (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy A03s
• Galaxy A12 (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy A12 Nacho
• Galaxy A32
• Galaxy A32 5G
• Galaxy A22
• Galaxy A22 5G

Galaxy M series

• Galaxy M42 5G
• Galaxy M12
• Galaxy M62
• Galaxy M01
• Galaxy M02s (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy M02 (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy M21 (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy M21s (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy M22
• Galaxy M31
• Galaxy M31 Prime Edition (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy M32
• Galaxy M32 5G
• Galaxy M51 (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy M31s (Last Android OS update)

Galaxy F series

• Galaxy F41 (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy F62
• Galaxy F02s (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy F12
• Galaxy F22

Galaxy Xcover series

• Galaxy Xcover Pro (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy Xcover 5

Galaxy Tab series

• Galaxy Tab S7+ (LTE/5G)
• Galaxy Tab S7 (LTE/5G)
• Galaxy Tab S7 FE
• Galaxy Tab S6 5G
• Galaxy Tab S6 (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
• Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy Tab A7 (Last Android OS update)
• Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
• Galaxy Tab Active 3 (Last Android OS update)

The latest WhatsApp app for Windows and MacOS coming soon

• As you already know, WhatsApp, the most popular chat platform with over two billion users worldwide, can already be used on PCs as a mobile app and as a Web version.

• However, you already know that you can not be so satisfied with the user interface and features of the web version here. Due to this, the need for a complete WhatsApp PC App that supports desktop has been a concern for many people for a long time.

• Although a beta version of WhatsApp has already been released for Windows, GSMArena reports that the latest Italian PC App that will soon be optimized specifically for Windows and MacOS, based on some screenshots and GIFs published by the popular Italian website Aggiornamenti Lumia One is said to be unveiled.
• This will be the theme of Windows 11 with a transparent color panel, which will be notified even when leaving the app.

• It may take a few seconds to log in to the existing WhatsApp web version, but this new PC app will open and activate in less than a second.

• It is also reported that this app will also include a drawing feature to support the touch display.

• The Aggiornamenti Lumia website points out that this PC App is divided into 6 categories: General, Account, Chats, Notifications, Storage, Help, and you can expect to see a traditional light green chat background on WhatsApp.

• So we can assume that the limitations of using the WhatsApp web version will be avoided with this app and we will be able to know more about this soon.

 

                              

 Adobe provides web versions of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator software.

• Adobe is reportedly working on two world-renowned software versions, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. These web versions allow the above mentioned software to be used through the web browser without having to be installed on the computer.

• You may recall that TechNew.LK previously informed you about Microsoft's Windows 365 service for cloud PCs. The web version of these two Adobe software is somewhat similar to the Windows 365 service mentioned above.

• But this only gives us the facility to do a basic edit. Although this cannot be used for complex photo editing tasks, the convenience here is that we have the ability to do photo editing for general work from anywhere.

• This web version will be able to work with normal PSD Files and AI Files. Adobe has said it will add a new Feedback Panel to the Photoshop desktop app to review comments.

• Users will be able to access the beta version of this web version, which will require a membership in Adobe Creative Cloud. Adobe also said it was working on a number of new features for Photoshop.

• For Sinhala news update - https://technews.lk/adobe-photoshop-illustrator-web-version/

 Meta Smart Watch

• There have been various reports on social media that Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is preparing to launch a smartwatch.

• This image which was released on the internet a few days ago gives an overview of the display, casing and front camera of the Meta Smart Watch.

• The first thing you see when you look at it is its rectangular design, rounded corners and curved edges. We also see a Control Button on the right.

• Also, the camera is located at the bottom as a small notch. This is an important point for video calling and taking selfies as well as health features.

• However, it's a bit hard to expect it to be powered by an OS made by Meta itself, otherwise it could be powered by an operating system like Google Wear OS.

• So we can expect this Meta Smartwatch in the year 2022 and Tech News will bring you the latest information about this as soon as we receive it.

The latest brain ball to be introduced for the game of cricket 

Smart Ball

• You are well aware that cricket is one of the most widely used technology at the moment. So with the Twenty20 Cricket World Cup coming up these days, we thought we'd give our Sri Lankan cricket fans, who are in the heat of it, a few informative articles on the latest technologies we use for this game of cricket. As a first step, we first bring you information about Hawk-eye technology. In this article, we hope to bring you the latest addition to the game of cricket, the Smart ball.

What is this Smart Ball?

• A smart ball is a ball made by inserting an electronic chip into a leather ball used for cricket. The whip was used to make Kukabura balls, and the Smart Ball was manufactured by the Australian company Sportcor. The companies are headed by Michael Cassex, a former bowler on the Australian cricket team.

• Developed by Sportcor, the whip's microphone is located in the center of the ball and travels through the sensors from the point where it slips from the bowler's hand to the final stop (wicketkeeper's eye, keeper's hand, or four. Or until the limit of six) is provided. These data provide a large amount of data such as the speed of the ball, the number of times the ball spins, the speed at which the ball is dropped by the bowler, the speed at which the ball hits the bat and the speed at which the ball travels after hitting the bat.

• It also measures the speed of the ball as it is dropped by the bowler, as well as the speed at which the ball lands on the field and the speed at which the ball is directed to the batsman after hitting the field. The data provided by this ball can be viewed through a software designed specifically for this purpose, which supports mobile phones and computers. It also has the ability to measure the force exerted by the ball.

How to make a Smart Ball?

• The Smart Ball is made in the same way as a normal Kukabura leather ball. The only difference is that the ball incorporates an electronic circuitry that carries a chip. This circuit is set up in the middle of the ball and is mounted below the protective layer of the quilt on the ball. Then, as usual, a layer of rubber is formed on top of it. The rest are parts of a normal leather ball.

Challenges Facing the Smart Ball

• Currently, the Smart Ball at the experimental level has to face several challenges. This fact is the biggest challenge for this ball. And the next best challenge is that the battery life of the electronic circuit used in this ball is limited to 8 hours. For this reason, problems have arisen when using this ball for all-day matches.

• Despite facing these challenges and finding solutions to them successfully, the inevitable challenge I will face next to the ball makers is the longevity of the ball. If the electronic circuit inside the ball is damaged during continuous batting, it loses its ability to be used throughout the innings.

• The other main point is that the cost of developing the circuit for this ball is high. Due to the high cost, the cost of a Smart Ball is high.

• The ball, now known as the Smart Ball, was used in the Caribbean Premier League in the West Indies, the first time in the history of cricket that a Smart Ball was used. The Smart Ball is currently being considered for use in the Big Bash tournament in Australia. However, the ball has not been approved for use in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup 2021. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has not yet approved the use of the Smart Ball in any other international cricket tournament.

For Sinhala News - https://androidwedakarayo.com/smart-ball-a-new-cricket-ball-that-delivers-data-on-the-run/

 Facebook rebrands its company name as Meta.

• Facebook has added its services and rebranded under a major company.

• Mark Zukerburge added that there would be no change in their services.

• This is used under the Metaverse basis.
• More about Metaverse was provided via the PCGuide.LK channel.

What is Metaverse? 

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 Samsung is set to launch a new gaming platform for the Tizen TV.

• Cloud Gaming is rapidly gaining popularity among the users a platform.

• So for this Cloud Gaming Platform XCloud on Xbox, Many companies like Google & Stadia, NVIDIA GeForce Now, and Amazon's Luna have already signed up. Samsung has announced that it is ready to enter the cloud gaming.

• Announcing this at the Samsung Developer Conference on October 26, 2021, Samsung announced that it was ready to launch a cloud gaming platform for its Tizen Os powered Smart TV. But they did not mention a release date or any further details.

• In addition, information was revealed about some of the new features that are being added to the Samsung Smart TV.

• Communication Video communication - The partnership with Google enables users to enjoy a great video calling experience through Al-enabled Focus and Zoom.

• Health Samsung Health - The web camera on the Smart TV can provide real-time feedback by analyzing the user's movement during the workout.

• HDR10 + for Realistic Gaming - HDR10 + comes with Automated Settings for Low-latency and HDR Calibration.

• Samsung also announced at the conference that it would be licensing "Tizen TV Platform Licensing" to other companies to use its Tizen TV OS on non-Samsung smart TVs.

 Apple iPhone 13 officially launched in Sri Lanka today at Genxt store premises.

• It is a well known fact that Apple has appointed Genxt as the Authorized Company for Apple products in Sri Lanka. By Apple the other day The Official Authorized Distribution Agreement awarded to Genxt has been extended to 2022.

• As announced by Genxt today (October 27, 2021), the official launch of the iPhone 13 models in Sri Lanka will take place at their Genxt Store premises in Thimbirigasyaya. The company had informed the Sri Lankans by posting a Facebook post as follows.

• According to them, by visiting the Genxt Store premises, they are ready to give you the opportunity to use and experience the iPhone 13 before buying it. This is the first of its kind in Sri Lanka and Genxt aims to provide a new customer experience.
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• In addition, Genxt offers a wide range of special discounts and offers on iPhone 13 models through the Genxt Store. Below is Urani Noshika's description of those offers.

• Also, if you visit the Genxt Store today, you will have the opportunity to enter a raffle with the chance to win 2 valuable Apple AirPods.

 Samsung Galaxy S22 Smartphone with Snapdragon 898 Chipset..

• Currently, photos of the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 + devices are being shared on the internet. This is due to the photos in the tempered glass of the device. At the same time, it looks very similar to the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 + devices.

• But by comparison, it seems that the S22 device has slightly more rounded corners than the S21 device. However, tempered glass has no idea other than rounded corners, but with 25W fast charging.

• It is also rumored that the Galaxy S22 and S22 + devices will have a primary shooting cam of 50Mp and support four-in-one pixel binning technology.

• Many have hinted that the Samsung Galaxy S22 series will be released early next year.

 Apple Hardware Event (October 18)

• New devices were discussed at Apple's Hardware Event yesterday.

Apple Event

MacBook Pro

Airpods

Homepod Mini

Pro Apps (Pro Max)

Start Up

 Information about OPPO's first foldable smartphone has been released online.

• It has been reported for a long time through unofficial sources that OPPO is preparing to launch a foldable smartphone and OPPO itself confirmed this at the end of last month.

• So far, Digital Chat Station, a trusted leaker, has released some information about OPPO's first foldable smartphone, and he points out that OPPO's first foldable smartphone will be very similar to the Huawei Mate X2 device with a 2K + resolution. And a 7.8 - 8 inch foldable OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

• The rear camera is expected to include a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera and a 32MP front-facing camera, as well as a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

• The phone is expected to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, and according to tipster, the device will run ColorOS 12 based on Android 11.

• Although OPPO has not yet officially announced a release date for this smartphone, it is most likely that it will be released in the first half of 2022.

 The Managing Director of TRCSL explains the Night Time Data provided by the telephone companies

• Oshadha Senanayake, Managing Director of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) said at a press conference today that his company has not approved the allocation of data packages for night time and day time.

• He points out that the telephone companies did just that, and that Night time data is actually free data that comes with an Anytime data package, and that the companies have not yet charged for it.

• He said that due to this false propaganda by the telephone companies, a large number of complaints regarding Night Data are being received from the consumers.

• However, this will not be of any special benefit to the customer and will only change the advertisements on the relevant packages.

• For example: A package that offers 750MB Day / 750MB Night data size is currently marketed as 1.5GB, but in the future it will have to be changed to 750MB.

• Accordingly, when you buy a 750MB (Anytime Data) package for Rs. 100, you have to mention in the advertisements that you will get another 750MB (Night Time Data) for free.

• However, it should be noted that the telephone companies have not yet commented on this matter.

 The Governor of the Central Bank has stated that he does not approve of cryptocurrency transactions in Sri Lanka

• An earlier report had stated that the Cabinet had approved the investment of Christocurrencies in Sri Lanka and that the Government and the Cabinet would report to the Cabinet on the Acts, Rules and Regulations required to attract investment to companies operating in these sectors. Approval has been given to the Board of Investment to appoint a committee of skilled professionals in the private sector and to take the necessary steps to approve cryptocurrency mining companies to invest in Sri Lanka, subject to the provisions of the Board of Investment Act No. 4 of 1978 and related amendments thereto.

• The proposal made by Hon. Namal Rajapaksa to proceed with the relevant activities, was approved by the Cabinet. Namal Rajapaksa made the following announcement in a Twitter message.

#LKA is taking a leap fwd today as cabinet approves to establish a committee to propose policy on Block Chain Technology, Digital Banking & Crypto Mining! Forward thinking & proper regulatory framework will ensure that #LKA will lead the digital economy in the region.#futureready

— Namal Rajapaksa (@RajapaksaNamal) October 6, 2021

• However, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Ajith Nivard Cabraal has stated today that there has been no change in their position on cryptocurrency. He further stressed that if anyone in Sri Lanka trades using crystocurrency, they are at risk. 

"Our policy on cryptocurrencies has not changed. We are following the same policy. If people use different currencies, they should take that risk. There are those issues when exchanging goods. That is not what we expect. The currency of Sri Lanka is the Rupee. We have not approved anything other than that. - Ajith Nivard Cabraal"

 

• The Governor of the Central Bank was responding to a query made by Ada Derana as to whether such transactions are permissible in Sri Lanka as some companies, especially those engaged in the sale of apartments, have publicly advertised that they accept cryptocurrency payments on sale and lease. This was said.

• Companies trading in luxury apartments in Sri Lanka have now publicly advertised that they accept cryptocurrency payments on sale and leasing, and have now created Sri Lanka's first cryptocurrency payment gateway. Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka TMJ Y.P. Ms. Fernando said the public had been made aware of the dangers of using cryptocurrency.

• The Central Bank of Sri Lanka issued a press release on 9 April 2021 stating its position on the use of cryptocurrencies, stating that investing in cryptocurrencies could result in financial, operational and legal implications for the public as well as the Sri Lankan economy. ), The Central Bank of Sri Lanka warns the public of significant risks related to customer protection and security.