Apple AirPods 3 tipped to enter mass production this August

Renders of the rumoured Apple AirPods 3

Apple's third-generation AirPods are expected to launch later this year. If the new report from Nikkei Asia is accurate, then the company will start mass-producing the AirPods 3 next month. MacRumors speculates that the new AirPods could launch alongside the new iPhones coming out in September, or Apple could wait to launch it alongside other devices later in the year.

The AirPods 3 are rumoured to adopt a similar design to the current AirPods Pro, with shorter stems and silicone ear tips for a customizable fit. But these buds might lose features like Active Noise Cancellation.

Deezer now supports Sony's 360 Reality format

Through its 360 by Deezer app, the streaming service is adopting Sony's 360 Reality audio format, supporting the company's 360-enabled SRS-RA5000 and RA3000 models. These Chromecast-enabled speakers are getting a new casting feature that offers that immersive audio. You'll need to subscribe to Deezer's premium HiFi tier and use the app to get this feature working. 

Once you do, pick a track on the 360 by Deezer app, then select the "cast" button on the top right corner. This format will allow you to hear different parts of the song as separate, independent sound "objects" with vocals and instruments "placed in positions in a virtual auditorium to create a truly immersive experience for the listener." Deezer joins the likes of Amazon Music and Tidal to get support for Sony's surround sound tech.

Source: Engadget

Adobe Premiere Pro now runs natively on M1 Macs

Source: Adobe

Adobe has just announced that Premiere Pro will natively support M1 Macs. These include the 13-inch MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, 24-inch iMac, and Mac mini. According to Adobe, Creative Cloud apps like Premiere Pro will run over 80% faster on Apple's M1 Macs when compared to identically configured Intel-based Macs. The video editing app also gets a new Speech to Text feature with an integrated and automated workflow for creating captions and transcriptions.

The company plans to bring native support for the Apple M1 chip to its After Effects app, which will arrive with a public beta later in the year. Other Adobe apps that already run natively on the M1 Macs include Illustrator, InDesign, and Lightroom Classic.

Source: Adobe | Via: MacRumors

OxygenOS 12.2.8.8 update brings July security patch, Bitmoji AOD to OnePlus 9 series

OnePlus has begun rolling out the newest update for the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. OxygenOS 12.2.8.8 brings features like the July 2021 security patch. The update also brings Bitmoji avatars to the Always-On Display, with your onscreen character changing its stance depending on your location, the weather, and other things.

This update also brings the OnePlus Store to more users. This pre-installed app allows you to get device support, access to the OnePlus online store, and member-only benefits and discounts. The update has rolled out to my OnePlus 9, so you can expect it to come to your OnePlus 9 or 9 Pro in the coming days.

Source: 9to5Google