It is nothing new, actually: Android lags far behind Apple's operating system iOS in terms of updates. Apple recently published new figures about just how up-to-date iPhones are, with the statistics probably exceeding even the boldest expectations.
Samsung introduced the 10 MP telephoto sensor with 3x lossless zoom on the Galaxy S21 Ultra and has been carried over to the Galaxy S23 Ultra. A new report speculated that the South Korean tech giant will ditch the dated sensor in favor of a new one that features upgraded zoom capabilities while accompanied by the wide, ultrawide, and periscope cameras.
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Meta announced the Meta Quest 3 today ahead of Apple's WWDC event on Monday, June 5, when we expect to see Apple's first reality-based headset. The Quest 3 is the company's next mainstream mixed reality and VR headset which will launch for $499 a pop later this year.
Meta not only unveiled new VR games and, surprisingly, the Meta Quest 3 at the "Meta Quest Gaming Showcase" yesterday but also announced a further price reduction of the Meta Quest 2 (formerly Oculus Quest 2). With the announced price, the all-in-one VR headset becomes the cheapest standalone VR glasses on the market in one fell swoop!
The third annual Meta Quest Gaming Showcase presented us today with a slew of game updates and the debut of several new titles. As a virtual reality and gaming enthusiast, I must say that while some of the games are indeed expensive, they also look outstanding.
The WWDC 2023 keynote is just a few days ahead, but that doesn't stop the usual leaks from coming in. This time, it is reported that Apple's upcoming developer-focused event will not just be about the updates to its several software platforms. But the company could also launch some hardware, including the rumored full-sized Mac desktops powered by the M2 Max and M2 Ultra chipsets.
The Apple iPhone 15 is among one of the first devices to support the Qi2 wireless charging standard, with the lineup likely to arrive in September. Meanwhile, Google's Pixel 8, which is only expected to be unveiled alongside the Pixel 8 Pro a month after the new iPhones are announced, could arrive without support for the new charging standard based on the latest certification spotted.
Nothing announced that the Phone (2) will receive a similar software update support as the original Phone (1) — by having up to three years of Android OS updates and four years of security updates. The next transparent phone is planned to be unveiled in July.
Garmin announced today updated versions of its high-end sports smartwatches. Targeting slightly different market segments, both the Garmin Fenix 7 Pro and Garmin Epix Pro upgrade existing models with support for more than 80 sports and activities, and better navigation features, while keeping multiweek battery life of up to 37 days in the Fenix 7 Pro.
Affordable standalone VR glasses such as Meta Quest 2 and Pico 4 are becoming popular in the consumer market, contrasting with high-end models like Meta Quest Pro and the forthcoming Apple's Reality Pro. The upcoming Meta Quest 3, a budget-friendly all-in-one VR/MR headset, was recently given a pre-release test-run by a chosen editor!