Google has recently released a new codec named Lyra V2, a better, faster, and more versatile speech Codec. The architecture of the new Lyra V2 brings scalable bitrate capabilities, provides better performance, provides wider platform support and generates a higher audio quality. With the release of Lyra V2, Google is trying to evolve with the community. 

The Architecture Of Lyra V2

The latest release of the Lyra V2 is based on SoundStream, an end-to-end neutral audio codec. The architecture of the latest audio codec includes a residual vector quantizer Or RVQ which is present before and after the channel of transmission. RVQ quantizes the encoded content into a bit stream and thereafter reconstructs it at the decoder side. 

This integration of RVQ into the codec infrastructure allows changing the bitrate of Lyra V2 at any time just by selecting the number of quantizers to use. To generate higher-quality audio more quantizers are used. This codec uses three different bitrates which include 3.2 kbps, 6 kbps, and 9.2 kbps which enables the developers to choose bitrates suitable for network conditions and other requirements. With this new architecture, the delay in the audio delivery is reduced from 100 ms from the previous version. It is most comparable to the most used codec Opus which has an approximate delay of 26.5 ms, 46.5 ms, and 66.5 ms.

This latest audio codec released by Google has the ability to encode and decode audio by 5x than the previous version. Apart from the speed and performance, the quality of the audio generated by this new audio codec has also improved. This model of V2 is exported in TensorFlow Lite. All this makes V2 a great alternative to other state-of-the-art audio codecs. It has the ability to be connected with more devices in bandwidth-constrained environments, making it an appropriate choice for higher audio quality requirements.

UniqCast, the market leader in providing end-to-end IPTV/OTT/DVB solutions has announced its availability on Cloud. The brand provides solutions for OTT providers, ISPs, Telcos, DVB, Mobile, broadcasters, and content owners. With its cloud offerings, UniqCast allows content providers and operators (specifically in EMEA, LATAM, and APAC regions) to launch their video streaming services quickly without any up-front costs. UniqCast provides its services in the PaaS model which includes content management, CDN, transcoding, subscriber, and client applications. It has brought equally mature technology as the solution widely used around the world by operators.

The core benefits of UniqCast include premium UX for applications, the option of configuring UI, cloud or private CDN and an advanced business model. The central goal of this is to make the technology more accessible for every operator and content provider and to provide a premium user experience to all the viewers.

UniqCast cloud includes streaming and CDN capabilities which allows streaming from the cloud or other hybrid cloud models. The key differentiator of UniqCast from others is its licensing which allows operators to get lower bandwidth costs. The solution is designed to provide the minimum TCO (total cost of ownership) for service providers.

Top highlights of UniqCast Cloud include:

• No upfront cost
• Launch in days
• Lower bandwidth cost
• Multiscreen app with quality user experience
• Anti-churn feature
• Flexible monetization option 
• Live and cloud transcoding from cloud/on-site
• Multi DRM protection for content
• Option of configuring the premium UX
• Support for IPTV, DVB and OTT services
• Streaming option from the cloud or hybrid private CDN

With this step, UniqCast is trying to make the deployment of new services or replacement of the existing ones quickly with the least investment and no risk. The availability to launch multi-screen applications in a day with a robust backend and anti-churn quality will be helpful for video streaming services to decrease churn and increase subscribers instantly, says Darko Robič, CEO at UniqCast.

Apple is going to release its newest Apple iPhone 14 series tomorrow. The brand has always amazed the users with its technology and functionality. With the event coming nearer, different rumors and expectations are roaming around about the device. Earlier we got you covered with the display size and chip of the device. Today we have arrived with various reports about the camera, its changes, display, and the expected pricing of the phone. Continue reading to know more about the specifications of the Apple iPhone 14 series.

Camera: Bigger And Better

Reports find that Apple is going to change the look with iPhone 14 Pro camera with a 48MP main wide-angle camera. Mark Gurman by Bloomberg has also added in his latest newsletter that the brand will improve the wide-angle camera and the telephoto. However, there are chances that Apple will not bring a 48Mp camera to its regular iPhone 14 variant and will continue to have a 12MP main camera as was available earlier. Yet there are expectations that the company will improve the quality of the camera as well. It will be interesting to experience how the camera sensor works in low light, recordings, and other situations.

Display: Always On Display With Slimmer Bezel

There are also rumors about an always-on display with a slimmer bezel on the iPhone Pro variant. The iPhone notch is also expected to be redesigned this time. Sources have provided that the brand can revamp it into a slimmer notch but for the Pro variant only.

Apple iPhone 14 Series: Expected Pricing

Apple is known for the quality that it provides and takes the worth pricing for the same. There are expectations that the company will increase the pricing this time. Apple iPhone 14 will likely get hefty pricing. How much higher is the pricing? It could be assumed with the previous arrivals. Apple iPhone 13 started at Rs 79,900 while the mini was on the lower side. This time the price will get a hike since there is no mini in the series. At the same time, the matter of inflation might affect the price leading to a higher side.

The wait is about to end. We will inform you about every bit of the Apple iPhone 14 launch.