The Unity Distribution Portal helps developers launch Android games on alternative app stores

While the Google Play Store is the biggest mobile game market on Android, there are several other third-party app stores where developers can publish their games. By publishing their games on these third-party app stores, developers can multiply their revenue manyfold but every app store has its own set of requirements, and publishing on multiple platforms could prove to be a daunting task for developers with small teams. This is where the Unity Distribution Portal comes in.

In case you’re an Android game developer, the Unity Distribution Portal (UDP) can help you easily publish your games on alternative app stores with just one build managed from a single dashboard. UDP is capable of automatically creating builds with all required SDKs in the background for each alternative app store, which can help you save a substantial amount of time while publishing to multiple app stores. The portal is designed in a way that even a solo developer can use it to share their game on several app distribution platforms.

To get started, all you need to do is create a developer’s account on each target app store where you want to publish your game. Then you can create a listing for your game, add the screenshots/description, and add your game binary. UDP will then create store-specific builds for your game and help you push them to each individual store. You get the option to choose which app stores you wish to publish on and the best part is that it’s completely free to use. In case you have any further queries, you can check out the tutorial linked above to start distributing your games with UDP.

UDP works closely with several app stores, including Samsung Galaxy Store, Huawei AppGallery, Xiaomi GetApps, QooApp, Uptodown, SHAREit, ONE store, TPAY Mobile, and more to help you easily distribute your games on multiple platforms. The portal can help you reach users in 188 countries and it keeps adding support for new stores to expand your reach even further. Over 400 Android game development studios already use UDP to boost their sales and you can now join this list by following the link below. You can learn about all the participant stores by following this link and if you have any feedback, you can submit it on the UDP forum.

Try the Unity Distribution Portal

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Samsung Internet v12.1.2.5 brings Dark mode and desktop page improvements

Samsung Internet is one of the most popular Chromium-based web browsers on Android. It packs in a bunch of additional features that aren’t available on Google Chrome, and Samsung keeps adding new features to the browser ever so often. Early last month, the browser received a major update on the beta channel, which introduced a Chrome-like tab grid layout to the browser. Now, version 12.1.2.5 of the browser has started rolling out on the stable channel, and it brings a ton of improvements.

According to a recent report from Sammobile, Samsung Internet v12.1.2.5 is rolling out to users via the Google Play Store and Samsung’s Galaxy Store. It includes optimizations for dark mode UI elements to improve visibility and enhancements for the browser’s ability to display and navigate desktop pages. The update addresses a pop-up zoom error that prevented seamless zooming on desktop pages in previous versions, which will allow users to zoom on the desktop versions of websites without any issues.

The latest update for Samsung Internet also brings improvements for the browser’s pinch-to-zoom functionality and a few video assistant-specific enhancements. With the update, Samsung has also addressed a bug that produced generic errors and app crashes when switching from picture-in-picture video playback to a full-screen player. Geolocation accuracy on the browser has also received improvements in the update. Along with all these improvements, version 12.1.2.5 of the browser includes a range of smaller bug fixes and performance optimizations.

As mentioned earlier, Samsung Internet v12.1.2.5 has already started rolling out to users via the Google Play Store and the Samsung Galaxy Store. The update is being rolled out in phases and should reach all users in the coming days. You can check if you’ve received the update on your device by following the Play Store link below. In case you don’t wish to wait for the update, you can download the signed APK by following this link.

Samsung Internet Browser (Free, Google Play) →

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Via: Sammobile

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OnePlus “Clover” with HD+ display, Snapdragon 460 SoC rumored to launch globally

With the launch of the OnePlus Nord late last month, OnePlus entered the affordable smartphone space once again. The device packed in a 6.44-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and Qualcomm’s mid-range Snapdragon 765G chip for a starting price of ₹27,999 or €399 in India and Europe, respectively. However, the OnePlus Nord isn’t the only affordable smartphone that the company plans to launch this year. Shortly after the launch of the OnePlus Nord, the company confirmed that it would be launching another Nord-branded device in the U.S. later this year. Now, a recent report from Android Central reveals that OnePlus is working on a budget-friendly device codenamed “Clover,” which will be launched globally.

The report cites an insider source who has confirmed that OnePlus is working on an entry-level smartphone powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 460 chipset. The device, codenamed Clover, is rumored to feature a 6.52-inch 720p IPS LC panel, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage with a microSD card slot for expansion. The device will feature a capacitive fingerprint scanner on the back, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and Wi-Fi ac connectivity.

The source further reveals that the OnePlus Clover will feature a triple camera setup on the back, with a 13MP primary sensor and two 2MP sensors. The device will pack in a massive 6,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. Interestingly, OnePlus’ sister company OPPO just launched a device with similar specifications in the Indian market.

The recently launched OPPO A53 also packs in Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 460 SoC, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, a microSD card expansion slot, a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD, and a triple camera setup with a 13MP primary camera and two 2MP sensors. The only difference between the two devices is that the OPPO A53 packs in a smaller 5,000mAh battery. Since OnePlus has a track record of taking inspiration from existing OPPO devices, there’s a chance that the upcoming OnePlus Clover will be based on the OPPO A53.

OnePlus is a Billie fan. Is billie a OnePlus fan? We’ll find out soon. pic.twitter.com/KnhDUDPC1r

— Aamir Siddiqui (@aamirXDA) August 19, 2020

It’s also worth noting that we’ve previously spotted evidence of another OnePlus device, codenamed “Billie,” which is expected to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 690 chip. The device is also rumored to make its way to the U.S., which leads us to believe that the company may launch both the devices at the same time. The company has already started dropping Billie-related hints, but as of now, we have no confirmation from OnePlus regarding either device. We expect the company to start dropping more hints for these devices as soon as it flags off its hype train again. Along with these devices, the company is reportedly working on a smartwatch, called the OnePlus Watch, which might be launched later this year.

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Source: Android Central

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MediaTek applies for US permission to supply Huawei with chips

Following the trade ban imposed on Huawei last year, the U.S. government granted the company a temporary general license (TGL) to conduct limited business with U.S. companies. The license was extended several times over the last year, but the last extension expired earlier this month and it wasn’t renewed further. Instead, the U.S. government further tightened its restrictions on Huawei and announced that all parties who wish to conduct business with Huawei would have to submit license applications for transactions previously authorized under the TGL. In keeping with the new requirements, Taiwan’s MediaTek has now applied for U.S. permission to supply Huawei with chips.

According to a recent report from Reuters, MediaTek has submitted an application to the U.S. government for permission to continue its business with Huawei after the new U.S. regulations take effect on September 15th. In a statement to the publication, the company said, “MediaTek reiterates its respect for following relevant orders and rules on global trade, and has already applied for permission with the U.S. side in accordance with the rules.” Analysts claim that MediaTek could be among the worst affected by the latest restrictions.

MediaTek has already stopped taking new orders from Huawei and doesn’t plan to ship chips to the company after September 15th, in case its application isn’t approved by the U.S. government. The latest restrictions imposed on Huawei by the Trump administration aim to close all loopholes that allowed the company to purchase U.S. technology from third-parties and they could have a drastic impact on the company. For the unaware, the U.S. government imposed trade restrictions on Huawei last year following allegations that the company was selling user data to the Chinese government for spying. Huawei has repeatedly denied these claims.

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Source: Reuters

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Xiaomi shows off 3rd gen under-display camera technology, mass production in 2021

Android OEMs have been working on under-screen camera tech for the last couple of years, and we’ve seen working prototypes from Samsung Display, OPPO, and Xiaomi in the past. The technology is finally mature enough to make its way to consumers, and Chinese OEM ZTE has already confirmed that the upcoming ZTE Axon 20 5G will feature an under-screen camera. Just a few days after ZTE’s announcement, Xiaomi has now released a video showcasing its third-gen under-display camera tech, and the company has confirmed that it will go into mass production next year.

Xiaomi first unveiled its under-screen camera tech back in June last year, alongside a similar solution from rival OPPO. However, earlier this year, Xiaomi explained that its under-screen camera tech was far from achieving mass production. The company seems to have overcome all hurdles over the last couple of months, as its latest iteration looks quite promising. As you can see in the attached video, Xiaomi’s third-gen under-screen camera tech will help the company finally achieve the bezel-less look without using any moving parts.

We’re proud to present the latest masterpiece from our Xiaomi engineers: 3rd Generation Under-Display Camera Technology! True full-screen displays are just around the corner! We’re planning on putting this into mass production next year. Stay tuned! #InnovationForEveryone pic.twitter.com/DrKeL8wZUg

— Shou Zi Chew (@ShouZiChew) August 28, 2020

In a blog post regarding the matter, Xiaomi explains that with its third-gen under-screen camera technology, the company has “greatly improved the full-screen effect through self-developed pixel arrangement, and through the optimization of the camera algorithm, allowing it to show the same performance as conventional cameras.” The new pixel arrangement used in Xiaomi’s latest solution lets the screen pass light through the gap between sub-pixels, allowing every single pixel to retain a complete RGB sub-pixel layout without sacrificing pixel density.

When compared with solutions from other manufacturers, Xiaomi’s under-screen camera tech makes use of double the number of horizontal and vertical pixels. This helps the company achieve the same pixel density above the camera as the rest of the display. Therefore, the area of the display above the embedded camera has the same brightness levels, color gamut, and color accuracy as the rest of the display.

Xiaomi’s 3rd Generation #UnderDisplayCamera Technology

TRUE full-screen display

Mass production in 2021

for the #InnovationForEveryone https://t.co/0wwWIyzKle

— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) August 28, 2020

The third-gen under-screen camera solution also adopts a unique circuit design that helps the company hide more components under the RGB sub-pixels, which further increases the light transmitted from the under-screen camera area. Xiaomi also claims that its optimization algorithm allows the under-screen camera to offer the same experience as a traditional front camera. In a separate tweet on the matter, Xiaomi has revealed that its third-gen under-screen camera solution will be ready for mass production in 2021, and we expect to see devices featuring the new technology next year.

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Source: Xiaomi

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One UI 2.5 ported to multiple Samsung Galaxy phones with the Exynos 7870

Samsung rolled out One UI 2.1 based on Android 10 for several Exynos 7870-powered devices earlier this year in April. However, the update didn’t include the One UI 2.1-specific software features that were introduced with the company’s flagship Galaxy S20 series. This prompted XDA Recognized Developer Astrako to release a generic Android 10 ROM for Exynos 7870-powered devices called H-ROM with the new One UI 2.1 features. With the Galaxy Note 20 series launch earlier this month, Samsung released One UI 2.5 with more new features and the software is scheduled to make its way to many of the company’s older flagships. However, Galaxy devices featuring the Exynos 7870 chipset have been left out once again. Thankfully, Astrako has now released a One UI 2.5-based port of H-ROM for these devices.

The latest version of H-ROM is compatible with seven Exynos 7870-powered Samsung Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy A3 (2017) and different variants of the Galaxy J5, Galaxy J6, and Galaxy J7. The base of the ROM is taken from the Galaxy Note 20 (SM-N980F) and it ships with a modified CSC from the Galaxy Note 20 that enables features like native call recording.

The ROM includes Android security patches for August 2020 and it’s completely devoid of bloatware and Samsung’s security software. There are some known bugs for each device, which can be found in their respective forum threads linked below. For those of you who want root access after installing H-ROM, the developer advises opting for the Canary version of Magisk as flashing the stable release on the current version of the ROM results in a bootloop.

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Download H-ROM based on One UI 2.5

You can download the H-ROM for your compatible Exynos 7870-powered device from the links below. To flash the ROM on your device, you can follow the instructions provided in the linked discussion threads. Here are the model-specific threads for the latest version of H-ROM:

H-ROM for Samsung Exynos 7870 Devices: Google Drive || Mega

Device and XDA Forum Link	Model Number	H-ROM Discussion Thread
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)	A320X	Click here
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime	G610X	Click here
Samsung Galaxy J5	J530X	Click here
Samsung Galaxy J6	J600X	Click here
Samsung Galaxy J7 Core	J710X	Click here
Samsung Galaxy J7	J710X	Click here
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)	J730X	Click here

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Google Duo is coming soon to Android TV in beta

Google Duo has served as a great way to video chat on smartphones since its launch in 2016, and it’s soon about to make its big-screen debut. Alongside the recent launch of Google Meet on Chromecast, Google on Thursday teased the upcoming launch of Google Duo on Android TV.

“In an effort to bring the video calling experience to more parts of your home, Google Duo is rolling out a Beta on Android TV in the coming weeks,” Google said in a blog post.

If your TV has a camera, you can easily initiate a chat with an individual or group. If your TV doesn’t have a camera, you can use a USB camera. This will be a great new addition as folks can lounge on their couch while chatting with friends and family on a larger display.

The arrival of Duo on Android TV will come shortly after the service became available on the Google Nest Hub Max.

Google is reportedly in the planning stages to integrate some of Duo’s features into Meet, which is rumored to act as the search giant’s primary video calling and conferencing software. Even if the company plans to eventually merge the two services, it’s nice to see Google continue to iterate on Duo with new features and new platform launches.

Once Google launches the Android TV app for Duo, we’ll update this article. Until then, you can always download the latest version of Duo from the Google Play Store listing embedded below.

Google Duo - High Quality Video Calls (Free, Google Play) →

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