Google Will Bring RAW Support to Third-Party Camera Apps on Android
The RAW support that Google brings to the CameraX API will take mobile photography to a new level in the Android ecosystem.
The RAW support that Google brings to the CameraX API will take mobile photography to a new level in the Android ecosystem.
In particular, the editing freedom offered by the RAW format brings the photography experience on mobile devices closer to the professional level. Images captured in RAW format provide high flexibility because they contain the raw data from the camera’s sensor.
This format is uncompressed and unprocessed, allowing precise adjustments to white balance, exposure, and color tones. JPEG format, on the other hand, compresses images and loses some information, which limits the possibility of editing. Therefore, the RAW format offers a great advantage for photographers who want to use the powerful hardware on their smartphones more efficiently.
CameraX Update and the Convenience it Provides for Developers
Google’s Camera2 API has long offered RAW support, but the complexity of this API made it difficult for some developers to use RAW support in third-party applications. CameraX API, which offers a simpler and faster solution for social media-oriented applications, is focused on the JPEG format. was limited. However, Google’s addition of OUTPUT_FORMAT_RAW and OUTPUT_FORMAT_RAW_JPEG options to the CameraX API will offer a more flexible structure to developers. Thanks to the ability to record in Adobe DNG format, editing and processing images will become even easier.
This update offers new creative possibilities not only for professional photographers, but also for hobbyist users. While third-party camera applications will now provide more editing control to their users, it will be possible to produce higher quality and impressive images on the Android platform. This move by Google has the potential to usher in a new era in mobile photography.
Hardware news and contents
Google Pixel Tablet 2: Leaks and Cancellation Story
While Google is thought to have long-term plans in the tablet market, recent reports suggested the Pixel Tablet 3 would be released in 2026. However, industry sources stated that the company has canceled the development of Pixel Tablet 2 and later models.
While Google is thought to have long-term plans in the tablet market, recent reports suggested the Pixel Tablet 3 would be released in 2026. However, industry sources stated that the company has canceled the development of Pixel Tablet 2 and later models.
Despite the cancellation decision of Pixel Tablet 2 and later, a new report has leaked the basic hardware improvements that Google Pixel Tablet 2 will bring. Previous leaks had shown that the Pixel Tablet 2 would be equipped with the Tensor G4 chip. Android Authority’s latest report revealed that the Tensor G4 chip will be slightly weaker and will use IPoP (Integrated Packaging on Package) technology instead of FOPLP (Fan-Out Panel Level Packaging). While this change provides cheaper hardware, it may lead to some drawbacks in battery and heat management. The information that Tensor G4 will also be used in Pixel 9a shows that this chip will have a wider usage area in Pixel Tablet 2.
Pixel Tablet 2 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset and will have a 5G modem. However, it was stated that the tablet will not support satellite telecommunications. Thanks to this modem, GPS support can be enabled in variants with cellular connection.
The tablet will work more compatible with smart home device ecosystems with Thread radio integration. The 10.95-inch LCD screen will offer 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate and 550 nits brightness. Thanks to Super Resolution+ technology, low resolution images will be made sharper. Additionally, DAS mode will reduce display lag and provide better visibility in dark scenes with black stabilizer. Blue light reduction and flicker-free technology aim to reduce eye fatigue over long periods of use.
The tablet will stand out with its improved camera features. Triple camera on the back installation It will be equipped with: 108 MP main sensor, 5 MP wide-angle lens and advanced AI features. There will be a 16 MP camera on the front. This camera system will make it possible to take high-quality photos in different lighting conditions.
Although Google canceled the Pixel Tablet 2, leaked technical details do not mean that the device is not developed. It appears that the company is reconsidering its strategies for the Pixel Tablet series and plans to equip it with new technological improvements. Although there is no clear information about whether Pixel Tablet 2 will be released, it is anticipated that Google will continue its efforts to maintain its presence in the tablet market.
Hardware news and contents
LG officially introduced UltraFine 27US550-W with advanced features in the global market
LG designed to deliver high-quality visuals and advanced features 27 inch 4K IPS monitor UltraFine 27US550-W Officially introduced to the global market.
LG designed to deliver high-quality visuals and advanced features 27 inch 4K IPS monitor UltraFine 27US550-W Officially introduced to the global market.
The UltraFine 27US550-W is now available for purchase on LG’s official website and at authorized retailers for around $340 USD. The monitor offers sharp and vivid images with its 3840 x 2160 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time. Thanks to the IPS panel, wide viewing angles and accurate color reproduction are provided.
The monitor is capable of accurate color display with 10 bit color depth and covering 90% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. With 300 nits brightness and 1,000:1 contrast ratio, clear images are provided in different light conditions.
LG’s Super Resolution+ technology enhances low-resolution images, providing sharper and more detailed visuals. With DAS mode, screen lag is minimized and better visibility is provided in dark scenes thanks to the black stabilizer. Additionally, blue light reduction and flicker-free technology reduces eye fatigue during long-term use.
The monitor also attracts attention with its ergonomic design. It offers the user a comfortable installation by making tilt, rotation, pivot and height adjustments. Desk space can be saved thanks to the VESA 100 x 100 mm wall mounting support. DisplayPort, two HDMI port It adapts to a wide range of devices with various connection options such as 3.5 mm headphone jack. With the LG Switch application, monitor settings can be easily adjusted directly from the computer.
UltraFine 27US550-W offers tool-free installation and has a compact design with dimensions of 127 x 70.5 x 30.5 mm. Weighing 6.8 kg, the monitor balances durability and portability.
LG also introduced the 480Hz QHD OLED monitor called UltraGear GX7 for gaming screens and, for the first time in the world, 12-18 inch models with stretchable screen features. These innovations reinforce LG’s leadership in technology.
Cinema and Art
Skeleton Crew Is On Air With Its First Two Episodes
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, with its first two episodes, can be watched worldwide only on Disney+ starting today. New episodes of the series will be available on the platform every Tuesday.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, with its first two episodes, can be watched worldwide only on Disney+ starting today. New episodes of the series will be available on the platform every Tuesday.
Christopher Ford And Jon Wattsare the creators of ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ The countdown for is over. Lucasfilm The first two episodes of the series, consisting of 8 episodes, were broadcast to the world at the same time only. Disney+ It was broadcast in .
The series, which Ford and Watts entered the creation phase long before their joint project ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ in 2017, tells the story of four children who, after exploring their “seemingly safe” planet, get lost in an extraordinary and dangerous galaxy and find their way back home. brings his adventures to the screen.
Oscar nominee Jude LawWe will watch with the character of the deceitful and eccentric Jod. ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’to Law, Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Kyriana Kratter, Robert Timothy Smith, Tunde Adebimpe, Kerry Condon And Nick Frost is accompanied. your departments Jon Watts, David Lowery, Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert, Jake Schreier, Bryce Dallas Howard And Lee Isaac Chung Directed by , the series will give viewers a collective feeling through the feelings they experienced when they were young, such as the desire to escape and have authority.
Focusing on the New Republic era like ‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘Ahsoka’ ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’will offer a fun, in-depth and adventurous viewing perspective of the ‘Star Wars’ universe with the multidimensional aspects of each of its characters. From the producers of the series Jon Favreau with Dave FiloniThey summarized their biggest mission as adding depth to the story within the framework of the period in which the series takes place. ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’creates a world where children can be seen as serious “adults”.
The highly anticipated series, which will meet the audience with a new episode every week after its first two episodes, will be available all over the world at the same time, starting today. Disney+It can be watched at.
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