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WhatsApp for iOS to Get Realtime AR Effects and Filters for Video Calls: Report

By Himani Jha | Updated Aug 26, 2024, 1:18 PM IST
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Great news for iOS users! WhatsApp is testing new features for iOS users to enhance their video calls with entertaining and captivating real-time augmented reality (AR) effects and filters. Once rolled out, users will be able to add a variety of effects to their video chats to make them interactive. Read out all details here.

WhatsApp for iOS to Get Realtime AR Effects and Filters for Video Calls Report
WhatsaApp for iOS
Meta-owned popular instant messaging app WhatsApp, is giving iOS users new augmented reality (AR) tools to improve their video calling experience. Among the most significant is the variety of dynamic face filters that are offered. With the help of these filters, users can alter the overall color tone of their video feed and customize their appearance in real-time during video calls. The instant messaging app has also revealed a background editing feature that provides additional customization options for video calls. With the help of this tool, users can choose to either blur their surroundings or use one of WhatsApp's pre-set backgrounds instead.

It seems that WhatsApp wants to provide iOS users with the same chance to experiment with new augmented reality features that it does for the Android users. WABetaInfo, the WhatsApp development tracker, in its latest update shared, "Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.17.10.74 update, which is available on TestFlight, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out an AR feature for call effects and filters."

The report also added that the another interesting feature that WhatsApp is working on, is the toggle for the low-light mode that will enhance the lighting quality of the user's video feed by enabling users to easily adjust visibility in dimly lit areas. This facilitates clear communication between users even in dimly lit areas.
Calls made in the evening or by users who frequently find themselves in dimly lit environments will find this feature especially helpful.

Furthermore, the instant messaging app is also likely to add the touch-up mode, that will bring a soft filter to give users a more refined appearance during video calls. It will help those who wants to look their best without using special lighting for important calls, and will also add some fun elements into informal conversations.

As of now, the AR feature for call effects and filters is available to some beta testers who install the latest versions of WhatsApp beta for iOS from the TestFlight app. It will be rolled out to more people over the coming weeks.

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Realme GT 7T in the Works: New Rumors Suggest NFC Support is Coming

By Srishty Kumari | Updated Feb 12, 2025, 5:48 PM IST
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Realme is working on a new smartphone that could carry the moniker Realme GT 7T. It is tipped to support INT connectivity, which is said to be similar to Apple’s Intercom feature. More details about the purported Realme GT 7T may surface online over the next few days.

Realme GT 7T in the Works New Rumors Suggest NFC Support is Coming
Realme GT 6T (Pictured)
Realme is working on a new smartphone that could carry the moniker Realme GT 7T. The report also suggests some of the handset's key features, including RAM and connectivity options. The launch timeline of the rumoured smartphone has yet to be revealed. More details about the purported Realme GT 7T may appear online over the next few days.

Realme GT 7T Under Development


Realme GT 7T is in work and tipped to be an affordable alternative to the yet-unreleased Realme GT 7. The report added that the Realme GT 7T will likely support 8GB of RAM and be offered in a Blue colourway.

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The handset will reportedly support NFC as well as INT. The latter is similar to Apple's Intercom feature, which allows users to send and receive messages from a HomePod or HomePod mini to another Apple device.

The existing Realme GT 6T, powered by a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC, sports a 6.78-inch full-HD+ LTPO MOLED screen with up to 120Hz refresh rate. It supports up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 onboard storage - the handset ships with Android 14-based Realme UI 5.

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In terms of optics, the Realme GT 6T has a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP wide-angle shooter at the back, and a 32MP front camera sensor for selfies and video calls. A 5,500mAh battery with 120W SuperVOOC charging support backs it.



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Google I/O 2025 Date Announced; Here's What You Can Expect

By Himani Jha | Updated Feb 12, 2025, 4:25 PM IST
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Google has officially announced the date for its highly anticipated annual developer conference, Google I/O 2025. The event is set to take place at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California in third week of May. The event usually kicks off with a keynote session by Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai and this year too, it is expected to be the same. Here's everything expected from this year's Google I/O event.

Google IO 2025 Date Announced Heres What You Can Expect
Google I/O 2025
Google has confirmed that its annual developer conference, Google I/O 2025, will take place on May 20 and 21. The Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California, will host the tech giant's yearly event. For the event, which will take place both offline and online through live streams, Google has opened registration. Announcements of hardware and software, technical sessions and demonstrations geared toward developers, workshops, and networking opportunities are usually included in the event. During the event, announcements about Android 16 and Gemini are anticipated.

Google I/O 2025: What to expect
The tech behemoth from Mountain View confirmed in a blog post that Google I/O 2025 will take place over two days, on Tuesday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 21. Additionally, the company has created a microsite for the event that includes information about the conference, a countdown clock, and a direct registration link.

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai typically opens the event with a keynote address, outlining the key software and product releases for the upcoming year. It is anticipated that the keynote address will begin at 10 a.m. PT (11:30 p.m. IST).

Pichai's keynote address might heavily highlight new features in Android 16. With a new Gemini 2.0 AI model anticipated to be released, Google may also concentrate on its native AI chatbot, Gemini. The business unveiled the Gemini 1.5 Pro model with a two million token context window last year.

The website also showcases open-source Gemma models, Google AI Studio, and NotebookLM, which may receive updates at the event. There is currently no other information available.

The Android 16 Beta 1 update was recently released by the company to Google Pixel devices that are compatible. A new Live Updates feature, which displays the status of ongoing tasks like Google Maps navigation or food delivery apps, was added in the update. Apple's Live Activities feature is comparable to this.

Additionally, when utilizing the three-button navigation mode, Android 16 will add a predictive back animation to the back button. Previously, this could only be accessed through gesture-based navigation when a user made the back and hold gesture.

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Vivo V50e Appears on Certification Sites; Key Features Tipped Ahead of Launch

By Himani Jha | Updated Feb 12, 2025, 3:02 PM IST
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The Vivo V50e appears to be nearing its official launch, as the device has been spotted on several certification websites. These listings not only suggest an imminent release but also offer sneak peeks into the phone's key specifications and features. Check out all details that we know so far about purported Vivo V50e here.

Vivo V50e Appears on Certification Sites Key Features Tipped Ahead of Launch
Vivo V50e will succeed Vivo V40e
Vivo is all set to expand its V series smartphone lineup with the upcoming Vivo V50. The smartphone is just a few days away from its official launch and a new handset which is claimed to be Vivo V50e has appeared on several certification sites hinting an imminent launch. The handset has recently been spotted on Geekbench AI database (spotted by Xpertpick) giving a sneak peek into the key specifications including processor and other details. Read out all details about the upcoming Vivo V50e here.

Vivo V50e to Launch Soon

The Vivo V50e has already received certification from the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), as noted by MySmartPrice. This suggests that it will soon be released in India and internationally. The certification listings indicate we won't have to wait long, even though there isn't a confirmed launch date yet.

Vivo V50e Specifications Leaked

The same chipset that powered the Vivo V40e, the Vivo V50e will be powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 7300 SoC. The processor, which has four Cortex-A78 cores and four Cortex-A55 cores with clock speeds of 2.5GHz and 2.0GHz, respectively, is built on a 4nm process. This chipset is a dependable mid-range performer when combined with a Mali-G615 MC2 GPU.

The V50e differs from the V40e due to its software upgrade; it will come pre-installed with Android 15, which is an improvement over the previous version. But so far, the internals seem to be mostly unaltered except for the updated software.

Geekbench AI benchmark results offer an initial glimpse of the V50e's processing power. According to reports, the handset has scored 529 in Single-Precision, 1,316 in half precision, and 2,632 in Quantized Score. Although these figures are consistent with what is anticipated from the Dimensity 7300, they do indicate strong AI performance. Additionally, according to the listing, the V50e will have 8GB of RAM, keeping its memory capacity the same as its predecessor.