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Samsung, Microsoft working together on new HoloLens AR project
Samsung Electronics has started working on an augmented reality (AR) HoloLens project with Microsoft with HoloLens. HoloLens is a mixed reality smartglasses developed by Microsoft for companies and various industries and may be related to the hardware involved in Samsung.
Microsoft unveiled its first-generation developer edition hybrid-reality HoloLens head-mounted display in 2016, and the company adopted the more sophisticated HoloLens 2 model in late 2019 (via-TheElec). In short, HoloLens allows wearers to insert augmented reality (virtual) objects.
It is designed to increase productivity using augmented and mixed reality technologies and currently, Microsoft offers three HoloLens 2 models for a variety of enterprise and industrial use cases.
The project is reported to have multiple divisions such as Samsung Display, Electro-Mechanics and SDI. While the exact role of Samsung in this partnership with Microsoft is unclear, sources speculate that the company may be the hardware supplier for a number of components needed for augmented and mixed reality head-mounted devices.
Sources now speculate that the same waveguide technology may play a role in the development of HoloLens with Samsung’s involvement in the project. The co-owned project will run until 2023. Though, the first commercial product from this Samsung-Microsoft partnership will not be shown to the public until 2024.
Does this partnership have anything to do with what is called Samsung Galaxy Lite smartglasses are a must-see, but they also promise augmented and mixed reality capabilities like HoloLens? Samsung’s latest use of augmented reality technology launched the Samsung 837 at DreamGround in Hollywood Park and last week in New York City.
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Samsung disabled Sound Assistant’s Multi Sound feature in One UI 6.1.1 for Android Auto. In a recent development, it has emerged that One UI 7 could bring back the Multi Sound feature of Sound Assistant for Android Auto.
The moderator confirmed the changes made in One UI 6.1.1 regarding the Multi Sound feature when using Android Auto. The update has disabled the specific feature to address compatibility issues with different Android Auto manufacturers.
Meanwhile, Samsung is monitoring customer feedback and plans to reconsider supporting the feature in future OS updates. The moderator hasn’t specifically mentioned One UI 7, but it is most likely to return with the next major update.
Multi Sound feature functioned differently depending on the Android Auto manufacturer, causing various issues. The company has made a change in One UI 6.1.1, which disables the Multi Sound feature in Sound Assistant when using Android Auto.
Sound Assistant is a plugin offered by Samsung under the Good Lock umbrella. It allows users to adjust the sound balance between different audio sources, such as speakers, headphones, and external devices.
You will find it quite useful when using multiple audio outputs at the same time. For Android Auto users, it unlocks a pleasing experience to elevate their listening. However, the removal of One UI 6.1.1 has disappointed many users.
One UI 7 update should revive the Multi Sound feature for Android Auto users. The moderator hasn’t made any mention of the next upgrade. However, Samsung is set to unveil the One UI 7 at next month’s Developer Conference.
Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22, and Galaxy S22 Ultra models are receiving One UI 6.1.1 update based on Android 14 in the US. The update is currently rolling out for locked models on the T-Mobile network in the US.
One UI 6.1.1 brings several enactments that make using your phone even better. Users can look forward to a more user-friendly interface, smoother performance, and advanced AI features to enhance everyday tasks.
The firmware versions of One UI 6.1.1 update for Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra in the US are S901USQU6EXH8, S906USQU6EXH8, and S908USQU6EXH8 respectively. Users will have to download a 3.1GB package to install the update.
One UI 6.1.1 update for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series is already available in Korea and Europe, and now in the US. Notably, the company is going to release this major update in Canada on September 24.
Talking about features, One UI 6.1.1 lets you convert your drawings to artwork, improves photo styles, and uses text auto-completion on the Samsung Keyboard. It also supports real-time translation for calls and text in images, voice-to-text conversion, better PDF management, and dynamic wallpapers.
Moreover, the fresh update brings the latest Android security patch released in September 2024 to improve system security. You can check and install the latest update through Settings >> Software Updates >> Download and install.
Samsung inked a massive 4G/5G network equipment deal with India’s VI. The company is set to supply network equipment worth $720 million to India’s third-largest telecom operator, after Jio and Bharti Airtel.
The South Korean tech giant managed to secure a massive order worth approximately 1 trillion won (~ $720 million) by supplying 4G and 5G mobile communication network equipment to VI, India’s third-largest telecom operator.
Samsung is set to sign a contract with Vodafone Idea, along with Ericsson and Nokia. This is a massive deal aimed at supplying 4G and 5G network equipment. The total contract value for the three companies is estimated at $3.6 billion.
Ericsson and Nokia are expected to secure 40% of the total contract value each, while Samsung will take the remaining 20%. In particular, the Korean tech giant could secure approximately $720 million worth of orders.
Samsung joins India’s 5G deployment
The company signed a 5G equipment supply contract with Bharti Airtel in August 2022. In December of the same year, the company signed a 5G RAN equipment supply contract with Reliance Jio, the country’s largest telecom operator.
With this order, Samsung will now supply 5G network equipment to all three major telecom operators in India. The company expressed a cautious stance regarding the expected order amount and progress, stating that “the details have not yet been finalized.”