OpenCV.ai has announced the release of OpenCV 4.9.0 through collaboration with ARM Holdings. This new version brings important updates for Android developers, making using OpenCV in Android apps more accessible and ensuring better performance on ARM-powered devices. Main Updates in OpenCV 4.9. 0: Adding OpenCV to Projects: With this update, developers can now include OpenCV in their Android Studio projects efficiently using the Android Archive (AAR) package andMaven Central.

This means less hassle when starting new projects or updating existing ones; Advanced Options for Experienced Developers: OpenCV continues to provide the traditional SDK alongside the AAR package for developers requiring advanced configurations, such as incorporating opencv_contrib modules; Additional Features: This release updates Android samples for compatibility with recent Android versions and introduces new capabilities, including DNN-based face detection and QR code recognition.