ICYMI: NVIDIA’s RTX Voice has worked on GTX cards for months now

NVIDIA launched RTX Voice last year exclusively for its GeForce RTX 20 series of GPUs to help in suppressing background noise using intelligent AI. During the launch, the company claimed that the tech made use of the Tensor cores available on these graphics cards. However, modders quickly discovered that the software works on GTX GPUs after disabling a few hardcoded checks in the configuration files. In case you missed the news, you don’t need to mod the app anymore to get it to work with your GTX card — RTX Voice was patched months ago to officially support them.

You may have seen a few reports making the rounds this week that claim that NVIDIA “quietly” updated the RTX Voice app sometime in the last few months to support GTX cards. The truth of the matter is that NVIDIA actually officially announced the news all the way back in September of last year. See, after deprecating the app in favor of NVIDIA Broadcast, the company announced that it had also updated the RTX Voice app to support all GeForce GTX graphics cards. Apparently, many, many people missed this tiny announcement and thus weren’t aware of the fact that RTX Voice officially supports GTX cards. If you were one of them, then congrats! You don’t need to upgrade your graphics card just to use NVIDIA’s awesome AI noise cancellation software.

All graphics cards from NVIDIA, including the new RTX 30 series all the way down to the GTX 600-series, can make use of the noise suppressing software. Based on user reports, the standalone RTX Voice app strangely doesn’t support the new RTX 30 series, but that doesn’t really matter since the app has been succeeded by NVIDIA Broadcast for those cards anyway.

NVIDIA claims that RTX Voice is compatible with the following apps:

•    OBS Studio
•     XSplit Broadcaster
•     XSplit Gamecaster
•     Twitch Studio
•     Discord
•     Google Chrome
•     WebEx
•     Skype
•     Zoom
•     Slack

We’ve been running RTX Voice on a GeForce GTX 1660 setup for months now, and the app has worked just fine. I was personally able to reduce quite a bit of noise coming from my TV running in the background while I was on a Discord chat.

You can try RTX Voice by downloading it from the official NVIDIA website. As previously mentioned, if you are using any of the RTX 20 or RTX 30 series of GPU, then you should try the more advanced version called NVIDIA Broadcast. Alongside RTX Voice, this app includes a webcam feature that allows you to set up a virtual background when you are streaming or video chatting, almost as if you have a green screen. This feature also makes use of the advanced AI capabilities of these graphics cards.

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Samsung launches five Galaxy A series smartphones in the USA

Samsung is expanding its budget and mid-range portfolio in the US with the launch of five Galaxy A smartphones. The list includes the Galaxy A52 5G, Galaxy A42 5G, Galaxy A32 5G, Galaxy A12, and Galaxy A02s. None of the phones are brand new per se, mind you. They have either already launched in some markets or were previously announced but never put on sale. For example, the Galaxy A42 5G was announced six months ago and is already available in Europe. Similarly, the Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s were announced in November and hit the European markets in January.

Galaxy A52 5G and Galaxy A42 5G: Specifications

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Build	Plastic back Plastic frame	Plastic back Plastic frame
Dimensions & Weight	75.1 x 159.9 x 8.4mm 189g	75.9 x 164.4 x 8.6mm 193g
Display	6.5-inch FHD+ SuperAMOLED (1080 x 2400) 407PPI 90Hz refresh rate Infinity-O display (centered hole-punch cutout) 800nits peak brightness Eye Care Display low blue light certification	6.6-inch FHD+ SuperAMOLED 60Hz refresh rate Infinity-U display
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 2x cores @2.2GHz + 6x cores @1.8GHz Adreno 619	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 2x cores @2.2GHz + 6x cores @1.8GHz Adreno 619
RAM & Storage	6GB RAM 128GB storage	4GB RAM 128GB storage
Battery & Charging	4,500mAh 25W fast wired charging 15W charger included	5,000mAh 16W fast wired charging 15W charger included
Security	In-display fingerprint scanner	In-display fingerprint scanner
Rear Camera(s)	Primary: 64MP Sony IMX686 f/1.8, OIS, AF, tetra-binning Secondary: 12MP f/2.2, ultra-wide, FF Tertiary: 5MP f/2.4, macro, FF Quaternary: 5MP f/2.4, depth sensor, FF	Primary: 48MP, f/1.8 Secondary: 8MP, f/2.2, ultra-wide Tertiary: 5MP f/2.4, macro Quaternary: 5MP f/2.4, depth sensor
Front Camera(s)	32MP f/2.2, FF	20MP f/2.2, FF
Port(s)	USB Type-C 3.5mm headphone jack	USB Type-C 3.5mm headphone jack
Connectivity	5G (Sub-6Hz) Bluetooth 5.0 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi NFC MST (Not available in India) GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo	5G (mmWave + Sub-6Hz) Bluetooth 5.0 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi NFC MST GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Software	One UI 3.1 based on Android 11	One UI 3.1 based on Android 11
Other Features	IP 67 water and dust resistance	IP 67 water and dust resistance

Galaxy A52 5G

Launched last month alongside the Galaxy A72, the Galaxy A52 5G is one of the most important devices in Samsung’s 2021 portfolio. Although the device comes in both 4G and 5G flavors, Samsung is only bringing the 5G model stateside. In terms of specifications, the Galaxy A52 5G packs a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 750G chipset and comes in 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB configuration. The camera setup is also impressive, with the phone featuring a 64MP primary Sony IMX686 sensor, flanked by a 12MP ultra-wide shooter, and two 5MP depth and macro sensors. The phone packs a 4,500mAh battery, has an IP67 rating, and comes running One UI 3.1 based on Android 11 out of the box.

Galaxy A52 5G XDA Forums || Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Hands-on: A promising mid-ranger

The Galaxy A52 5G will be available in the US from April 9 at a starting price of $500.

Galaxy A42 5G

The Galaxy A42 5G might feel a bit out of date at this point, considering it still uses a 60Hz display. However, it does offer some capable hardware, including a 6.6-inch SuperAMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, a 5,000mAh battery, and a quad-camera system featuring a 48MP primary sensor. The phone comes running Android 11 with One UI 3.1 out of the box.

Galaxy A42 5G XDA Forums

You can pick up the Galaxy A42 5G in Prism Dot Black, Prism Dot Gray, and Prism Dot White. The phone comes in a single 4GB/128G variant and is priced at $400. The device will go on sale in the US from April 8.

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Galaxy A32 5G

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
Dimensions and Weight	76.1 x 164.1 x 9.1mm 205g
Display	6.5-inch LCD HD+ 90Hz refresh rate Waterdrop notch
SoC	MediaTek Dimensity 2x ARM Cortex-A76 (up to 2.0GHz) 6x ARM Cortex-A55 (up to 2.0GHz) 11nm Mali-G57 MC3
RAM and Storage	4GB 64GB MicroSD card support
Battery & Charging	5,000 mAh battery 15W charger
Rear Camera	Primary: 48MP f/1.8 Secondary: 8MP f/2.2, ultra-wide Tertiary: 5MP f/2.4 macro sensor Quarternary: 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
Front Camera	13MP f/2.2
Ports	USB Type-C port 3.5mm headphone jack
Connectivity	5G (Sub-6Hz) Bluetooth 5.0 Type-C port WiFi 802.11.b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz)
Security	Side-mounted fingerprint reader
Software	Android 11 with One UI 3.1

The Galaxy A32 5G was unveiled at the start of this year as the cheapest 5G phone from Samsung. Samsung subsequently brought the phone to the UK, and we also saw a 4G variant making its way to India. In the US, though, Samsung is only bringing the 5G model. The phone packs a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD panel with a 90Hz screen refresh rate, MediaTek Dimensity 720 chipset, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, a triple camera setup with a 48MP primary shooter, a 5,000mAh battery, and a side-mounted fingerprints reader.

Galaxy A32 5G XDA Forums

Available in Black, White, Blue, and Violate colors, the Galaxy A32 5G is priced at $280, with official sales kicking off starting April 9.

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Galaxy A12

Specification	Galaxy A12
Dimensions and Weight	75.8 x 164 x 8.9mm 205g
Display	6.5-inch LCD 1640 x 720 (HD+) Infinity-V Display (Waterdrop notch)
SoC	MediaTek Helio P35: 4 x Cortex-A53 @ 2.35GHz 4 x Cortex-A53 @ 1.8GHz 12nm PowerVR GE8320
RAM and Storage	3GB RAM 32GB storage MicroSD card support
Battery & Charging	5,000 mAh battery 15W fast charger (inside the box)
Rear Camera	Primary: 16MP Secondary: 5MP, f/2.2 Tertiary: 2MP macro, f/2.4 Quarternary: 2MP depth, f/2.4
Front Camera	8MP, f/2.2
Ports	USB Type-C port 3.5mm headphone jack
Connectivity	4G LTE Bluetooth 5.0 Type-C port WiFi 802.11.b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz)
Security	Side-mounted fingerprint reader
Software	Android 10

The Galaxy A12 is a budget-friendly offering and offers a modest hardware package at an affordable price tag. You get a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD, MediaTek P35 octa-core chipset, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, a quad camera setup featuring a 16MP primary camera, a 5,000mAh battery, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a USB Type C port. On the software front, the phone runs Android 10.

 

Galaxy A12 XDA Forums

The Galaxy A12 will go on sale in the US at $180 from April 9.

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Galaxy A02s

Specification	Galaxy A02s
Dimensions and Weight	75.9 x 166.5 x 92.mm 198g
Display	6.8-inch IPS LCD 1640 x 720 (HD+)
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 450: 8 x Cortex-A53 @ 1.8GHz 14nm Adreno 506
RAM and Storage	2GB RAM 32GB storage MicroSD card support
Battery & Charging	5,000 mAh battery 15W fast charger (inside the box)
Rear Camera	Primary: 13MP, f/2.2 Secondary: 2MP, f/2.4 Tertiary: 2MP, f/2.4
Front Camera	5MP, f/2.2
Ports	USB Type-C port 3.5mm headphone jack
Connectivity	4G LTE Bluetooth 4.2 Type-C port WiFi 802.11.b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz)
Software	Android 10

Finally, Samsung is also bringing the entry-level Galaxy A02s, which was originally announced in November. In terms of specifications, the Galaxy A02s offers a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD with a waterdrop notch, Snapdragon 450 SoC, 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, a triple camera setup with a 13MP primary shooter, a 5,000mAh battery, a USB C port, and Android 10.

Galaxy A02s XDA Forums

The Galaxy A02s be available in the US starting April 29 at $110.

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HMD Global rolls out Android 11 to Nokia 8.1 and Nokia 2.3

Last month, HMD Global rolled out the stable Android 11 update to the Nokia 3.2. This month the company is bringing the latest Android 11 software to two more phones: the Nokia 8.1 and Nokia 8.1.

In a forum post over at Nokia Community, the company has announced the stable Android 11 update rollout for the Nokia 8.1. It was already possible to enjoy Android 11 on Nokia 8.1 through a leaked internal beta build. But of course, many of you were waiting for the company to release a stable build, and at long last, HMD Global is finally bringing the latest version of Android to the masses.

Nokia 8.1 XDA Forums

In the first wave, the update will be rolling out in 9 markets, including India, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Macau, Nepal, and the Philippines. The staged rollout will begin today, with the update first being made available to 10% of the user base, followed by a wider rollout next week. Details about the wave 2 countries will be shared soon by the company.

HMD Global has also started rolling out the stable Android 11 update to the Nokia 2.3. Similar to the Nokia 8.1, the new software update will be delivered in two waves. The first wave will see the update going live in 16 countries, with the OTAs being pushed to 10% of the user base starting today. The full rollout will complete by April 12.

#Nokia2dot3 users, say hello to Android 11 ​

Your device is ready for all the latest software features. What will you do first with the upgrade? Let us know below pic.twitter.com/OWyeyWIAg3

— Nokia Mobile (@NokiaMobile) April 7, 2021

Nokia 2.3 Android 11 update — Wave 1 countries

• Bangladesh
• Cambodia
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• Hong Kong
• Iceland
• Latvia
• Laos
• Lithuania
• Macau
• Malaysia
• Nepal
• Norway
• Philippines
• Sri Lanka
• Sweden
• Vietnam

Launched in January last year, the Nokia 2.3 is an entry-level smartphone from HMD Global, offering a modest hardware package and a clean software experience at an affordable price. As part of the Android One program, the device was promised to receive two major upgrades. The device already received its first platform update in the form of Android 10 last year. The Android 11 will most likely be the last Android this phone receives. However, the phone should continue to receive monthly security updates till 2023.

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XDA Basics: How to insert Special Characters on a Mac

Every language has its own unique special characters. If you need to type any of those special characters on a Mac, it’s easier than you might think. Also known as “diacritical marks”, these can be anything from the German umlaut (Müller) to “Smith née Jones” (indicating a person’s former name). Spanish also has its own special characters, such as the word “años”.

So how are these special characters typed on a Mac keyboard? Unless you have a country-specific keyboard with the special characters for that country already on the keys, this is what you will need to do.

Select Special Characters On Mac On-Screen Menus

This is probably the easiest way to make the special characters on a Mac appear, but it doesn’t work everywhere. For example, when I tried doing this in LibreOffice, it failed. But it works in browsers and Apple programs such as Pages and TextEdit. But if it doesn’t work in your preferred program, just open up a TextEdit document, insert the special character over there, then copy and paste it over. A bit more time-consuming but it still gets the job done.

Quite simply, when you need to insert a special character above a particular letter, hold that letter down on the keyboard and a menu will immediately pop up with the different possible special character combinations. Then either type the number underneath the one you want or click on the one you want with your mouse/trackpad. It will then appear on your screen.

The Keyboard Viewer

There are so many special characters, besides the obvious ones, and it’s entirely possible that you don’t have a clue as to the full extent of them all. To get an immediate overview, or to locate one that is eluding you, you can turn to the keyboard viewer.

To activate the keyboard viewer, go to “System Preferences”, then select “Keyboard”. Once there, click on the “Input Sources” tab and tick the checkbox labeled “Show Input menu in menu bar”.

This will then appear in your top menu bar next to the battery and clock, which you should right-click to reveal a menu. Choose “Show Keyboard Viewer”.

The Keyboard Viewer will now appear on the screen.

You’ll immediately notice that a couple of the keys are outlined in orange. This means that if you hold down the Option key in conjunction with one of these keys, several special character options will be presented to you in a menu for you to choose from.

If you hold down the Option key while the Keyboard Viewer is open, the keyboard will change to show you all the possible special character combinations you can have. To get that special character, just hold the necessary key down on the keyboard.

Country-Specific Keyboards

If you are going to be making a regular habit of typing certain special characters on a Mac, such as German umlauts, then it may be worth buying a QWERTZ German keyboard that has these keys already there. If this interests you, you can pick one up at Amazon.

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Google just might have leaked the Pixel Buds A itself

Google’s first foray into the world of Truly Wireless Stereo (TWS) earphones came in the Pixel Buds. Launched during the Made By Google event in 2019, the second-gen Pixel Buds not only fixed many flaws of its predecessor but also improved the overall sound quality while getting rid of the wire. Last month, we learned that Google was working on a more affordable pair of earphones called Pixel Buds A. This was followed by a new report a week later that revealed some more info about the earphones, including their color schemes. Now Google might just have accidentally given us a first look at the Pixel Buds A.

In a recent email sent to Google Nest users (via Droid-Life), Google has attached a promotional slide showcasing various Nest products. Among these devices, there’s a small image of TWS earphones in a green colorway which seemingly fits the description of the rumored Pixel Buds A.

The image shows the earphones in an all-green color, with the interior of the case and inner plastic part also sporting the green color scheme. For reference, the existing Quite Mint model’s charging case has a black interior and inner plastic part, and ear tips are also black.

The shade of green is also much darker than the Quite Mint Pixel Buds. This matches the earlier report, which said the new Pixel Buds would sport a darker forest green color. Finally, the case shown in the image shows the charging LED located towards the top — close to the case lid. This charging light sits at the bottom on the current model, as you can see in the left image above.

The new Google TWS earphones are expected to retain the overall design of the 2nd generation Buds, but would likely ditch some features and functionality in favor of a more affordable price tag. Google already offers a more affordable version of the standard Pixel for the last 2 generations, and looks like the Mountain View giant is now looking to extend this same approach to its earphones lineup. Google hasn’t yet confirmed when it plans to unveil the Pixel Buds A, but there’s a good chance we might see it launch alongside the rumored Pixel 5a.

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Featured image: Pixel Buds (2nd Gen) in Quite Mint

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The best OnePlus 9 clear cases of April 2021: Spigen, Poetic, and more!

You purchased the OnePlus 9, now it’s time to grab a case! If you picked up the beautiful Winter Mist colorway of the new flagship though, you may be reluctant to put a case on it and hide away the color. That’s where clear cases come in! You can have the best of both worlds, with protection as well as letting your phone’s color shine through. Some clear cases even have some neat patterns and effects to give your phone a neat look, too. We’ve rounded up the best OnePlus 9 clear cases below, so you don’t have to hunt for them yourself.

These cases are for the standard OnePlus 9. They will not fit the OnePlus 9 Pro. Make sure to check out our OnePlus 9 Pro case round-ups to cover your premium flagship.

Profer Shockproof Case

Clear and Shockproof

This is a transparent case that will protect the corners of your phone. If you don't like the bulkiness of full rubber protectors, this will be the case to get.

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Qitayo Case and Screen Protector Combo

Protect Front and Back

Get a clear case, plus some screen protectors! With Qitayo's offering, you'll be be able to easily protect your OnePlus 9, front and back.

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Spigen Ultra Hybrid Case

Rubber Sides Protect

Spigen is always a good case brand, and the Ultra Hybrid doesn't disappoint. The rubber edges are not transparent, but they'll be sure to protect your phone from shocks and falls.

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Poetic Affinity Case

Military Protection with Texture

Poetic Affinity provides military grade protection, and they also have a neat pattern on the transparent back of the case. It's not camo, but it does make your phone look pretty military-like.

View at Amazon

Chenlingy Clear Case 3-Pack

Fun Designs and Corner Protection

Why only get one case, when you can have three? Each of these clear cases has a different design on the back, so you can choose the one you like most, and switch it out whenever!

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Moingo Clear Case

Wild Design Blends with Phone

This clear case has a really cool effect on the back that plays with your phone's colorway. If you want a unique look, this is the case to grab!

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If I had to pick a favorite out of these best OnePlus 9 cases, I’d have to go with Moingo’s case. It just looks so cool! I love how the pattern uses your phone’s colorway to make a really neat-looking effect. If you’re just going for something that protects while seeing the back though, I’d go with Spigen’s case. It protects all of the OnePlus 9’s sides and allows your phone’s colorway to still be seen. If you are looking for more options including ones with opaque backs, you can also check out the best OnePlus 9 cases.

If you still need to grab your OnePlus 9, check the link below!

OnePlus 9

The OnePlus 9 is here! Enjoy 5G and the Hasselblad cameras for a reasonable price.

Order at OnePlus

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Google Play Music’s final update lets you hide the app on your phone

The Google Play Music app on Android is receiving one final update that brings a new option to help you hide the app from your phone’s app drawer. The update comes just weeks after Google removed the option to let users download their Play Music library using Google Takeout.

As per a recent report from 9to5Google, the last Google Play Music update (v. 8.29.9112-1.W) has already started rolling out to users via the Play Store. Although you’ll still see a “Google Play Music is no longer available” screen following the update, the app now has a new “Free up space” section at the bottom. This section will help you “delete the Google Play Music local data from your device to free up space.”

Screenshots: 9to5Google

The new Free up space section in Google Play Music includes three options — Hide app, Delete all local data, and Open app info. The Hide app option lets you hide the app from your phone’s home screen and app drawer, the Delete all local data option removes saved data from your device, and the Open app info option brings up the “App info” page. The Hide app option is the final nail in the coffin for Google Play Music, as it not only removes the app from your app drawer but it also prevents you from opening it.

The new Google Play Music update addresses a key concern for those who have devices that came with the app pre-installed. On such devices, Google Play Music is installed as a system app, and, therefore, it can only be disabled from the “App info” page. Thanks to the update, users will now be able to easily remove the app and all local data from their phones.

The update makes no difference for devices that came with YouTube Music pre-installed. That’s because you can uninstall Google Play Music on such devices just like you would uninstall any other app downloaded from the Play Store. If you have such a device, you should see an uninstall button on the app’s Play Store listing.

Google Play Music (Free, Google Play) →

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