Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 codename hints at big things coming for the smartwatch

With the Galaxy Note 10 launch coming up, it’s being assumed that Samsung will be debuting a new version of the Galaxy Watch 2. The company did unveil last year’s Note and Galaxy Watch at the same event, after all. And while we haven’t heard much about the smartwatch, the supposed codename for the wearable hints at big changes coming to the Galaxy Watch 2. It goes by the name “Renaissance,” which seems fitting given that the Note 10 is being called “Da Vinci.” Perhaps the two put the focus on artistic expression, or they’re going to have better cross-functionality than usual. Or as Tech Radar points out, it could also mean the Galaxy Watch might be going through a major revamp. The word “Renaissance” can mean rebirth or revival, so this codename could hint at that. The wait to find out more about these devices shouldn’t be long though. Rumour has it Samsung will be launching the Note 10 on August 7th in New York, so we might be hearing more about these devices soon.

Source: T3

‘Harry Potter: Wizards Unite’ is now available in Canada

In case you missed the news, Niantic’s newest game Harry Potter: Wizards Unite has just launched in 25 additional countries—including Canada. The AR game, which is reminiscent of the Niantic game Pokémon Go, first launched in a handful of countries to make sure the game is stable and wouldn’t overload servers with too many users at once. The freemium game lets you explore your neighbourhood and cities as you cast spells and try and defeat confounding magic so you can return “Foundables” back into the wizarding world. It’s available on both Android and iOS.

Source: 9to5Mac

Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro might get an update in September

Rumour has it the 16-inch version of the MacBook Pro is getting refreshed this coming September. According to IHS Markit analyst Jeff Lin, an “all-new” 16-inch MacBook Pro will have an LCD panel made from LG Display. It’ll have a resolution of 3,072 x 1,920, which will be a step up from the high-end version of the 15.4-inch model’s 2,880 x 1,800 display. And as expected, it might get a new processor as well.

Aside from the 16-inch model, Lin claims the MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro might get processor updates at the same time as well. But it must be noted that this is all speculation for now. And it hasn’t been that long since Apple refreshed the MacBook Pro line.

Source: The Verge

OPPO’s under-screen camera won’t be mass-produced this year

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Chinese smartphone maker OPPO previously announced it’s working on under-screen camera technology. The company is even ready to show off its prototype at the upcoming MWC Shanghai 2019. But if you’re thinking it’ll show up in actual products coming out this year, then we’re going to disappoint you. OPPO’s VP Shen Yiren said the complexity involved with making the under-screen camera means it’ll be hard to mass produce this by the end of the year. And that there is a certain image quality loss associated with this new camera technology. So perhaps just like in-display fingerprint readers that needed time to improve, we’re going to have to be a bit more patient for under-screen cameras to show up. Another Chinese company Xiaomi has said it’s working on its own under-screen camera, but it hasn’t mentioned mass production yet. For now, we’re stuck with notches and pop-up cameras.

Source: GizChina