Apple has begun rolling out the iOS 18 operating system to supported iPhone models. First unveiled at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) earlier this year, iOS 18 includes several updates to the user interface along with a range of new tools and features to improve the user experience.
Samsung has started pre-booking for its upcoming flagship Galaxy Tab S10 series. Customers can pre-book their device by paying a token amount of Rs 1,000 and receive benefits of up to Rs 3,499 on their next purchase of the Galaxy Tab S10 series.
Chinese company Honor has launched the Pad X8a in India. This tablet features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor and an 8,300mAh battery. Additionally, Honor has launched a Nadal Kids Edition designed for younger users, featuring a food-grade, child-safe silicone design with a shockproof body. The Pad X8a also comes with dual TUV Rheinland certification and includes eye protection features like Ambient Light Care and an e-ink mode to enhance the reading experience.
China’s OnePlus has launched the Nord Buds 3 wireless earphones in India. These budget wireless earphones feature active noise cancellation (ANC) technology and the company’s BassWave 2.0 technology for enhanced bass performance.
Finnish mobile phone brand Human Mobile Devices (HMD) has introduced the Skyline smartphone in India. Launched in July, the phone features a design reminiscent of Nokia’s Lumia series and is notable for its ease of repair. HMD claims that the Skyline smartphone enables easy repairs at home by facilitating quick and easy disassembly of key replaceable parts.
Samsung is said to be expanding the One UI 6.1.1 rollout to other Galaxy devices. The update, which was initially introduced for its new foldable devices earlier this year, began rolling out to older models earlier this month.
American consumer electronics company Belkin has introduced the Auto-Tracking Stand Pro in India. This Apple-certified accessory is compatible with DockKit and is designed to follow camera subjects as they move, allowing 360-degree panning and 90-degree tilting.
Apple has begun rolling out watchOS 11 to compatible Apple Watches, coinciding with the launch of iOS 18 for iPhone. This new operating system introduces several improvements, with sleep apnea detection being a key feature. While the Apple Watch Series 10 will come with watchOS 11 preinstalled, the update also brings sleep apnea detection to certain older models, including the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2.
Android apps typically display notifications individually on each device they are installed on, meaning they do not recognize when a notification has been viewed on a device. As a result, notifications that a user has viewed on one device may reappear as unread on another, due to the lack of synchronization of notification status across devices.
Lenovo Group Ltd. has begun manufacturing artificial intelligence servers in southeastern India, marking a significant step in the country’s ambition to become a technology leader. On Tuesday, the company announced that it is producing these advanced computers in Pondicherry and plans to expand its operations in the Bangalore area, including establishing a research lab dedicated to artificial intelligence. The move represents Lenovo’s shift from its traditional focus on laptops and smartphones to high-tech innovations.
On Monday, Facebook’s parent company Meta announced it would ban RT, Rossiya Segodnya and other Russian state media networks from its platforms. The company cited the outlets’ use of deceptive tactics to conduct covert online influence operations.
On Monday, Microsoft-backed OpenAI announced that its security committee will independently manage safety and security protocols for the development and deployment of its artificial intelligence models.
The Australian government is looking to ban children up to the age of 16 from using social media and is spending millions to figure out how to implement the ban. However, tech-savvy teens, who are familiar with platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, are likely to quickly find ways around the restrictions.
In a trial on Monday, antitrust officials argued that Google acquired advertising technology provider AdMeld in 2011 because the search giant perceived the startup as a “threat” to its online display advertising strategy.
Microsoft Corp. announced that Vodafone Group Plc has signed a major agreement to use artificial intelligence assistants for Office. In addition, Microsoft revealed a set of new artificial intelligence tools aimed at helping users create Excel charts, manage emails and improve collaboration.
First published: September 17, 2024 | 20:03 IS
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