13 March 2021, 10:10 am EST By
Times have changed for the semiconductor manufacturers, and the looming problem involving chip shortage has recently impacted processor companies like Qualcomm. Since smartphones and other devices rely on these chips, they are also likely to be affected by the problem.
Qualcomm Braces for the Shortage of Processors
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The demand for processors has only become higher since the pandemic started last year. People are forced to stay inside their homes, leading to their dependence on gadget usage. It was reportedly happening for months already before lockdowns were issued.
According to Reuters report, Samsung Smartphones, which utilize Qualcomm s processors, are in line with the approaching problem of chip shortage.
9 March 2021, 8:40 am EST By
Google Pixel phones have received an update on Mar. 8. The feature is accessible through the Google Fit app, where users can now read their respiratory and heart rates.
In February, Google revealed the update for Android for health monitoring of the users. This week, the company said that the tracking capability will be possible through the Fit camera.
The Google Fit Update for Google Pixel Models
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Google Pixel and other related phones can now access Google Fit features like heart rate measurement.
According to a report by 9To5Google, starting Mar. 8, the new camera for the Fit app will be available on Pixel smartphones through a server-side update. Upon receiving the update, users can now test the new features Check your heart rate and Respiratory found on the Home feed.