Google’s latest Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL smartphones are now available for purchase in India. These models, which were launched on August 13 at the Made by Google event, have been available for pre-orders since then. Customers can purchase either model via e-commerce platform Flipkart or offline at Croma and Reliance Digital stores.
A recently discovered bug can cause an iPhone to crash when a specific set of characters is typed. Typing “”:: into Spotlight search or the App Library can cause Apple’s mobile UI to crash and the device to reload the lock screen or briefly go blank. This issue affects iOS 17 through iOS 18.1, but is not considered a security threat.
Apple is reportedly producing Pro models of its upcoming iPhone 16 series in India. While there have been multiple reports about Apple possibly starting to assemble the iPhone 16 Pro lineup in India, images of the box of an iPhone 16 Pro made in India have recently surfaced online, according to 9To5Mac. An image shared on Chinese social media platform Weibo shows the label on the seal of an iPhone 16 Pro box that reads “Assembled in India.”
Microsoft has announced that its Recall feature for Windows on ARM will be rolling out in October, exclusively to Windows Insider members. Recall, an AI-powered feature available through the Microsoft Copilot+ PC platform, works like a photographic memory that lets users revisit what they’ve previously seen or done on their PC.
WhatsApp, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform, is planning to launch a new feature aimed at increasing user privacy. Users will soon have the option to replace their phone numbers with usernames on the instant messaging platform. According to WhatsApp update tracker WABetaInfo, the upcoming feature, called “Username and PIN,” will offer users three privacy settings: “Username,” “Phone Number,” and “Username with PIN.”
Samsung is on the verge of launching the Fan Edition (FE) model of its Galaxy S24 flagship as the smartphone has reportedly received certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). According to 91mobiles, the much-awaited Galaxy S24 FE has appeared on the BIS certification website with the model number “SM-S721B/DS.” While the BIS certification does not provide detailed specifications, it does indicate that the Galaxy S24 FE could launch in India soon.
Apple is reportedly planning to launch the second-generation AirPods Max alongside the long-awaited iPhone 16 series next month. According to a report by 9To5Mac, the new AirPods Max 2 will feature major improvements that could put them on par with the AirPods Pro 2 wireless earbuds. While the current generation of AirPods Max is priced higher than the AirPods Pro 2, it lacks some of the advanced audio features found on the latter. This could change with the launch of the AirPods Max 2.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is expected to be integrated into Apple’s latest iPhone operating system, iOS 18, later this year. The integration will not only bring a suite of generative AI tools to iPhones, but will also improve the native voice assistant, Siri.
Hong Kong-based electronics manufacturer Secure Connection has introduced a new line of Honeywell-branded soundbars in India. The newly launched models include the Trueno U4000 and Trueno U7000, both of which come in a glossy black finish and offer five playback modes – Bluetooth, AUX, USB, Optical input, and HDMI/ARC.
Zoom Video Communications on Wednesday raised its annual revenue forecast, driven by strong demand for its AI-powered collaboration tools deployed in hybrid work models, and said Kelly Steckelberg would step down as chief financial officer.
California lawmakers are set to vote this week on a bill that would broadly regulate how artificial intelligence is developed and deployed in California, even as several tech giants have voiced broad opposition.
Google and Australia’s national science agency are joining forces to develop digital tools that automatically detect and fix software vulnerabilities for critical infrastructure operators, seeking to combat a rise in cyberattacks.
First published: August 22, 2024 | 20:03 IS
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