Samsung 360 Round is a 3D 360 camera for the pros

Samsung 360 Round is a 3D 360 camera for the pros

After , the Samsung 360 Round is official. This a 360 camera that can stream VR content in a more professional setting, unlike the Gear 360. For one, it has a total of 17 cameras organized in 8 pairs plus one on the top. This allows it to stream immersive 4K 360 videos in 3D (something the Gear camera cannot do). If youve tried watching 360 video from a consumer camera, youll likely have noticed that its in 2D, which spoils the illusion. It takes pairs of cameras to create a 3D image with depth. High quality audio is supported out of the box with 6 internal mics for spatial audio plus 2 external microphone ports. The IP65 dust and water resistance means the camera can capture sights and sounds of some less than hospitable places. But this camera isnt for the Average Joe. To do a live broadcast of its 4,096 x 2,048px / 30fps footage, youll need a Core i7-6950X processor with 32GB of RAM and two (!) Nvidia GTX 1080 Ti graphics cards. Post processing is easier, but you still need an i7 CPU and one GTX 1080 (non-Ti). The camera packs some impressive hardware of its own. Each of the 17 cameras has a 2MP sensor (1/2.8) with an f/1.8 lens. It can record in H.265 to a microSD card (UHS-II is required) or an SSD (preferred). The camera already packs 40GB of eMMC and 10GB OF RAM (LPDDR3). To quickly transfer the large files, theres a LAN port and USB-C. The Samsung 360 Round camera is not something you can carry in your pocket either, it weighs nearly 2kg. The price was not officially announced but some reports put it north of $10,000 (thats a good deal than Nokiaz discontinued OZO cam). The camera will go on sale in the US later this month and expand to other regions later.

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Nokia 5 and Samsung Galaxy S7 getting new updates

Nokia 5 and Samsung Galaxy S7 getting new updates

The smartphone has started receiving a new update. Weighing in at around 690MB, the update brings along new Android 7.1.2 Nougat OS. In addition, it also includes Android security fixes for the month of October. Other changes included in the update are improved system stability and some UI-related enhancements. Meanwhile, the series of smartphones is also getting a new update. Weighing in at around 122MB and arriving as firmware version G930FXXU1DQJ1 and G935FXXU1DQJ1 for the S7 and models, respectively, it's a security update that brings the latest, October security patch. Unlocked units in Europe are currently getting this update.

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Android Pay gains support for 34 new financial institutions in US

Android Pay gains support for 34 new financial institutions in US

For quite some time now, Google has been steadily updating Android Pay's list of supported banks/financial institutions in the US. And once gain, new names have been added to the list. The number specifically stands at 34 this time. Some of the names that have been added to the list include Charles Schwab Bank, Advantage Plus FCU, Bank of Blue Valley, Centennial Bank (AR), Elements Financial CU, Farmers & Merchants Union Bank, Greater State Bank, Heritage Bank, Landings Credit Union, and Members Heritage Credit Union. Some other new names are Minnequa Works Credit Union, Northfield Savings Bank, Ocala Community Credit Union, Profinium Inc, Public Service Credit Union, Riverview CU, USE Credit Union, and Wrentham Cooperative Bank. To check if your bank or credit union is now in the supported list of Android Pay, head to the link below. |

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Xiaomi Mi A1 gets another update, still not Oreo

Xiaomi Mi A1 gets another update, still not Oreo

is the lovechild of Xiaomi and Google in the quest for a good Android One smartphone. It comes with stock Android, and both companies promised the phone will get Android Oreo soon. An update arrived just today, but apparently, it is only an October 2017 security patch. The latest update is said to improve security and fix bugs. It also brings more stability to the device and optimizes the Mi A1s performance. The size of the update is 118 MB, and all Mi A1 owners should already be receiving it. Most manufacturers, including Samsung, Lenovo, and Essential, promised an Oreo update to some of their devices. In the meantime, Oreo 8.1 will roll out in developer preview in the coming weeks.

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New Samsung Galaxy J2 variant spotted in benchmark listings

New Samsung Galaxy J2 variant spotted in benchmark listings

Just recently, Samsung a new, entry-level smartphone. And now, it looks like another variant of this phone is in the pipeline. The device carries the model designation SM-J250G, and has been spotted on Geekbench and GFXBench. The benchmark listings reveal the phone is powered by Snapdragon 430 SoC and sports a 5-inch display. RAM is 1.5GB, while internal memory is 16GB. The handset features an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front shooter. OS is Android 7.1.1 Nougat. There's currently no information on when the handset will be made official, and what price tag it will carry. |

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Samsung Pay reaches 6.44M users in September

Samsung Pay reaches 6.44M users in September

Samsungs in-house payment system Samsung Pay was used by 6.44 million people in September, making it the most popular online transaction platform in South Korea. The data was compiled by industry tracker WiseApp on Android users. Back in September 2016, Samsung Pay had half the users only 3.22 million. Now, it is way ahead of ISP/Paybooc with 3.99 million users, while Shinhan Fan has 2.64 million. The fourth most popular payment platform is Toss with 2.2 million users. Android users in South Korea are 37 million, although some of them most are likely using more than one of the platforms. The survey involved 2,300 South Korean users, and researchers did not include payment systems that can be used without an app, like Naver Pay or Kakao Pay. Samsung Pay is currently available in 20 countries and works with most of the mid-tier and high-end Samsung devices.

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Huawei Mate 10 sales to begin this week, two new versions appear

Huawei Mate 10 sales to begin this week, two new versions appear

We knew Huawei's new will start shipping in October, but now we have a specific date to mark on our calendars. The device's listing on the company's official online store Vmall reveals that registrations for the phone are already live, and it will go on sale starting October 20, with China becoming the first market to get it. Interestingly, the listing also reveals two new variants for the Mate 10: one with 4GB/32GB memory, and the other with 6GB/128GB memory. At the , Huawei said the Mate 10 only comes in 4GB/64GB memory configuration, so it's possible that the other two are China-specific. Anyway, the October 20 event for the Mate 10 in China should also see the as well as the variants being announced, but as the company has already confirmed, they'll only be available sometime next month. The listing mentions no pricing. In Europe the standard Mate 10 costs 700, while the Pro and Porsche Edition variants will set you back 800 and 1,400, respectively.

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