For some time now, Apple smartphones have been able to use them as a webcam paired with laptops or PCs. And now it is reported that the same feature will appear in Android 14. Mishaal Rahman, a journalist and developer, claims that DeviceAsWebcam will be added to the new system, which will turn an Android smartphone or tablet into a webcam.

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Android devices that support the standard UVC (USB video class) mode will be able to stream the video stream, while all software processing will be done at the system level, that is, external applications such as Camo or DroidCam will not be required.

It is not yet clear whether this feature will be available to all smartphones with Android 14 or only the branded Pixel. If, nevertheless, the company decides not to make the feature exclusive, then all smartphones and tablets will receive support for this feature.

For some time now, Apple smartphones have been able to use them as a webcam paired with laptops or PCs. And now it is reported that the same feature will appear in Android 14. Mishaal Rahman, a journalist and developer, claims that DeviceAsWebcam will be added to the new system, which will turn an Android smartphone or tablet into a webcam.

Android devices that support the standard UVC (USB video class) mode will be able to stream the video stream, while all software processing will be done at the system level, that is, external applications such as Camo or DroidCam will not be required.

It is not yet clear whether this feature will be available to all smartphones with Android 14 or only the branded Pixel. If, nevertheless, the company decides not to make the feature exclusive, then all smartphones and tablets will receive support for this feature. Among other features, Android 14 promises satellite communications that will be better than the iPhone, as well as the recognition of illegible handwriting of doctors.

Earlier, Mishaal Rahman reported that Xiaomi offered to block the installation of APK files from third-party sources.

The next generation Mitsubishi Pajero Sport all-wheel-drive SUV should hit the market about 12 months after the release of the new Mitsubishi Triton (L200), according to the company’s production forecasts.

Internal documents seen by Drive indicate that the next Mitsubishi Pajero Sport – the first new model in the lineup in eight years – should arrive in Mitsubishi showrooms by the end of 2024 or as early as early 2025, in case of any delays.

The aforementioned next generation Mitsubishi Triton is due to be unveiled this year, with sales starting in 2023 or early 2024.

Details about the new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport are still few. Drive writes that the new model will largely copy the Triton, with which it shares much of its mechanical equipment. Both models will receive a single platform and common design elements.

The new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is expected to have a more modern look, as well as a longer wheelbase, which should allow for more interior space.

Questions about the engine, all-wheel drive system, brakes, suspension, turning radius and other characteristics remain open.

As part of the report to investors, Apple also disclosed statistics on branded devices currently available in the world.

Apple CEO Tim Cook said:

We reached a milestone during the December quarter and are pleased to announce that we now have over 2 billion active devices as part of our growing base.

Note that in January 2022, 1.8 billion active devices were announced worldwide. And the company reported its first billion in 2016.

We are talking about active iPhone, iPad, Mac, iPod touch, Apple TV, Apple Watch and other branded devices that have been registered in the company’s services within the last 90 days.