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Samsung’s XR headset is set to launch on 21st October, and it’s bringing an immersive experience to some apps. Google Photos will have a special feature to create a more immersive feel.
The Galaxy XR headset runs on the Android XR, which is a specialised version of Android designed specifically for XR headsets. It features a dual-4K Micro OLED display that allows it to showcase spatial visuals. Using this, it will bring spatial content from Google Photos to life.
In version 7.50 of the Google Photos app, there is a new tab labelled Spatial that displays 360-degree and panorama shots. Images in that category can be viewed with the XR headset to be visually immersed in the expansive environment.
Panorama images aren’t the only ones that can be viewed on the headset. Regular pictures can be cast from the smartphone to the headset on the app. To access the feature, tap on the Go Immersive button that can be seen at the top of the regular image. It isn’t certain if it will copy Apple’s 2D to 3D image conversion like the Vision Pro headset.
Google is expected to unveil this feature during the Galaxy XR launch. Google, Samsung, and some third-party developers may provide immersive apps that utilise the full display of the headset. The device will also support standard Android apps in a windowed mode.
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Some users on Reddit have complained of their iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max changing colours, particularly the orange colour . One user shared pictures of a cosmic orange iPhone turned pink . More cases of decolourising iPhones have surfaced, and it isn’t just the orange variant.
Some owners have reported a similar issue with their Deep Blue iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max as well. The decolourisation starts from the camera block and gradually spreads across the entire aluminium body, sparing only the central matte glass section.
The issue is thought to be caused by the sun’s ultraviolet light. Most users who complained of the issue said their iPhones only started fading colours after leaving them briefly in the sun. Although it’s a bit hard to believe — a phone changing colours by simply being under the sun, some early adopters of the iPhone 17 Pro claimed it happened.
The full extent of the issue remains unknown. The cause of the decolourisation hasn’t been confirmed either, as Apple is expected to fix the problem in future units. Until then, the company will likely replace affected units with new ones, just as it did for some users.
Author:Obiajulum Ndubuisi
Obiajulum is a tech enthusiast passionate about writing. When she isn’t writing about gadgets, she will probably be playing badminton, watching a movie, or surfing the internet.
