Other notable updates include Google's use of a new display for the Pixel 8 Pro, which has improved brightness and power efficacy. Oppo's ColorOS 14, launched this week, features AI-powered features similar to Google's Pixel 8. OnePlus has launched a new version of its first folding smartphone, the OnePlus Open Voyager Black. The Nothing Phone (2) can now send and receive messages from Apple's iMessage service using its new Nothing Chats app. Lastly, Niagara's latest update addresses the issue of matching icons on Android homescreen launchers with themes.
Key takeaways:
- Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra is focusing on AI capabilities and privacy, with personal data being processed locally on the handset.
- Google's update to its Photos app includes a reminder function that can extract date information from a photo and convert it into an event in Google Calendar.
- Oppo’s ColorOS 14, which emphasizes AI features, has been launched and will be available on the company’s flagship handsets before rolling out across the range.
- OnePlus has launched a new version of its first folding smartphone, the OnePlus Open, called Voyager Black, while the Nothing Phone (2) can now send and receive messages from Apple’s iMessage service using its new Nothing Chats app.