Android 13 new features exposed
Added one-click streaming audio playback function
Shortly after the official version of Android 12 was launched, Android 13 began internal testing. Today, according to Android Police, Google is adding a "click to transfer" media playback feature for Android 13. This feature allows devices running Android 13 to project media directly to nearby speakers, or other compatible playback devices.
When close to a playback device, devices running Android 13 receive a floating window notification at the top telling the user that they can play on the connected device and that they can also withdraw the connection. However, it is not known how this feature will be supported, wireless, NFC or UWB is possible, and it is not known whether the device needs to support the Google Cast protocol.
This feature is actually similar to the iPhone's AirDrop feature, where users can use the iPhone close to HomePod to directly use UWB for playback. Domestic Android devices have also implemented similar technology, and Android 13 has only joined now, which can be said to be late.
Apple AR/MR will be equipped with 4nm/5nm dual CPUs
Dual CPUs are dual ABF carrier boards
Tianfeng International analyst Mingji Guo released the latest analysis report today, he said that Apple's AR/MR device will use dual ABF carrier boards. Each Apple AR/MR headset will feature dual CPUs from 4nm and 5nm, with ABF carrier boards. The CPU and ABF carrier boards are currently developed exclusively by TSMC and Hsin Hing, respectively.
The survey showed that in order to provide Faster and more efficient charging of apple AR/MR headsets, the device uses a 96W charger supplied by Jabil and with the same specifications as the MacBook Pro. This charger specification proves that Apple AR/MR has the same level of computing power requirements as the MacBook Pro and is significantly higher than the iPhone.
Kuo also predicts that Apple's AR/MR headsets will create 6 million, 16–20 million and 30–40 million ABF carrier board demand in 2023, 2024 and 2025, respectively, with Xinxing, the world's largest ABF supplier, as the biggest winner.
It is worth mentioning that he believes that Apple's meta-universe headset computing power is about 2-3 years ahead of competitors' products. At present, the largest chip supplier of AR/VR headsets is Qualcomm, and its mainstream solution XR2 has a computing power of mobile phone grade. In addition, the report believes that Qualcomm will launch PC/Mac computing-grade AR/VR chips at least until 2023–2024. Starting in 2024–2025, Apple's competitors' AR/VR/MR products will also have PC/Mac-rated computing power and use ABF carrier boards.
Motorola folding screen phones will be equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chips
Supports UWB technology and is powered by Android 12
According to xda-developers, the Razr 3, which is being developed internally by Motorola, will be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, powered by Android 12, support for UWB technology and so on. In the original foldable Razr, Motorola used the Snapdragon 710, and in the subsequent Razr 5G, Motorola used the Snapdragon 765G. The Razr 3 will be the first time Motorola has used its flagship chipset in a Razr foldable phone.
It is understood that ultra-wideband technology (UWB) is a wireless carrier communication technology, which is currently used in the near-field wireless communication of mobile phones, which can achieve highly accurate and centimeter-level positioning. The Motorola Razr 3 may have a variant that supports ultra-wideband, which enables more accurate positioning and can even help you with things like unlocking a car. Companies such as Xiaomi have announced plans to join UWB technology, and Xiaomi has shown how it can use the technology to control its smart home ecosystem. The Google Pixel 6 Pro also supports UWB technology.
In addition, there is news about the specifications that the Motorola Razr 3 will have 6/8/12GB of RAM, as well as 128/256/512GB of storage, with NFC, auxiliary display (whose specifications are unknown), and a center punch or notch on the top of the main display, unlike the wide notches on the Razr 5G.
While xda-developers were unable to confirm the condition of the main display, it found that it should be a high refresh rate display at 120Hz, possibly a Full HD AMOLED panel.
Apple is expected to release an OLED iPad with a Samsung screen
Samsung needs Apple orders to expand the IT OLED panel production line
TheElec reported today that Samsung Display has partnered with Japan's Ulvac to develop a vertical deposition device for production in the 8.5th generation OF IT OLED project that began last year. To meet technical specifications and cost requirements, Samsung Display is developing related technologies for Apple. Generation 5.5 (1300×1500 mm) and Generation 6 (1500×1850) substrates are too expensive because they can cut out fewer plates. As it stands, Samsung Displays needs Apple's approval (whether to decide to produce a large number of OLED iPads) to actually increase investment in 8.5-generation IT OLED (2200×2500 mm) production facilities.
It is understood that Apple and Samsung worked together last year to develop a 10.86-inch OLED iPad project, which was halted in the third quarter. Apple had wanted the panel to use a two-layer tandem structure, that is, there were two emission layers, rather than the traditional single-layer structure. Sources say this requirement is not economically feasible because it will not produce enough panels at the right price.
Unless Samsung can get a large enough order from Apple this time, it will try to finalize the investment plan in Q2 and start ordering the required equipment in Q3. If all goes well, the devices are expected to be delivered in 2023, and then commercial iPads with OLED panels are expected to ship in 2024.
In addition, Samsung Displays also plans to apply on-cell technology on its 8.5th generation IT OLED panels, which will make the device thinner. The company is currently using its 5.5 generation production line, the A2, to provide OLED panels for notebooks from Asus and Samsung Electronics.
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