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Android XR Will Let Apps Access The Passthrough View, Google Confirms
AppWizard
February 11, 2025

Android XR Will Let Apps Access The Passthrough View, Google Confirms

Google has confirmed that Android XR will allow applications to access the passthrough camera view, enabling third-party developers to interact with camera systems of headsets like Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro. Currently, developers have been limited to higher-level data from these cameras, such as skeletal coordinates and basic object tracking. Apple has provided some access to enterprise companies for the Vision Pro's passthrough cameras under strict conditions. Meta plans to offer Quest developers access to passthrough cameras in early 2025. Developers will be able to request camera permissions similar to standard Android applications, with access to the world-facing camera stream (cameraid=0) and the selfie camera stream (cameraid=1). Apps must request camera permissions to access the world-facing camera feed, and accessing the selfie camera will provide a video stream of the user’s avatar based on tracking data from inward-facing cameras.
Windows 11 Will Let You Access Contacts, Calendar and Files Directly From the Taskbar
Winsage
November 20, 2024

Windows 11 Will Let You Access Contacts, Calendar and Files Directly From the Taskbar

Microsoft unveiled the Microsoft 365 Companions for Windows 11 at the Microsoft Ignite 2024 event, which allows quick access to files, contacts, and calendar events from the Taskbar. This feature is designed to function similarly to the Phone Link integration and resembles the earlier Microsoft Teams integration within the Windows 11 Taskbar. There is uncertainty regarding third-party developer access to this feature. Although no specific release date has been confirmed, it is projected to debut sometime in 2025.
Google is making Gemini Nano available for all Android apps
AppWizard
October 2, 2024

Google is making Gemini Nano available for all Android apps

Android developers can now experiment with Gemini Nano through the AI Edge SDK on the Pixel 9 series, using only text-to-text prompts for development purposes. Gemini Nano, which operates directly on devices without internet connectivity, was initially available on the Pixel 8 Pro and later on Samsung's Galaxy S24 series. Future iterations are expected to support various modalities and a wider range of devices. Developers can access Android AICore (Beta) via the Play Store. The Pixel 9 features a larger OLED display, enhanced performance, a bigger battery, improved camera capabilities, and a commitment to seven years of software updates.
Microsoft points finger at the EU for not being able to lock down Windows
Winsage
July 21, 2024

Microsoft points finger at the EU for not being able to lock down Windows

Microsoft cannot lock down its operating system more to boost security due to a 2009 agreement with the European Commission, which requires the company to give security software vendors the same level of access to Windows that Microsoft has. This decision has led to security software vendors having the ability to cause issues, as seen when CrowdStrike crippled 8.5 million Windows PCs. The agreement is outlined in a document available on Microsoft's website, and while it aims to create a level playing field, it may not be great for security. Apple and Google are not bound by the same restrictions as Microsoft, with Apple making changes in 2020 to limit developer access to its operating system for improved security.
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