Exciting Tech Wrap Aug 26: Unveiling iPhone 16, Mind-Blowing WhatsApp AR Features, Revolutionary Meta Quest & More!

Tech News Roundup: Apple, Meta, WhatsApp, Google, and More

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman recently revealed that Apple plans to unveil its iPhone 16 series on September 10, with significant advancements in artificial intelligence highlighted. The event may also introduce the Apple Watch Series 10 and third-generation AirPods.

Meta is reportedly set to launch a more affordable variant of its mixed reality headset, the Quest 3S, during the Meta Connect event on September 25-26. This new model is expected to include unique controllers.

WhatsApp might soon bring augmented reality effects and filters for video calls to its iPhone app, initially spotted in the iOS 24.17.10.74 update on TestFlight, as reported by WABetaInfo.

Apple is anticipated to emphasize its AI suite, Apple Intelligence, with the iPhone 16 series—a major selling point. Apple has already begun training retail staff on these features to enhance customer experience.

Upcoming Mac models are set to receive significant performance enhancements, with the introduction of M4 chips and a minimum of 16GB RAM, according to Bloomberg. This is a notable improvement from the current M3 models with 8GB RAM.

Google has launched a new AI-powered chat assistant for YouTube creators, designed to help recover hacked channels. This tool guides users through securing their login details and account recovery processes.

OnePlus has released its third-generation premium wireless earbuds, the OnePlus Buds Pro 3, priced at Rs 11,999. They offer adaptive active noise cancellation, high-resolution audio via the LHDC codec, spatial audio, multipoint connectivity, and support for both wireless and wired charging.

Earlier this month, key figures from Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and Meta Platforms, along with tech founders, congregated in Bangalore to witness a major Indian AI startup unveil a transformative new product for the country’s technology landscape.

First Published: Aug 26 2024 | 8:03 PM IST

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