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Tech News Roundup: August 28, 2024
Apple’s Beats Debut in India
Apple’s audio brand Beats has launched in India, unveiling Beats Solo Buds wireless earphones, Beats Solo 4 on-ear headphones, and Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker. Pre-orders are open on Apple’s website, with general availability starting September 4.
Google’s AI-Powered Note-Taking in Meet
Google is rolling out the “Take notes for me” feature in Google Meet, aimed at select Google Workspace customers. This Gemini suite tool, introduced last year, automates note-taking and provides summaries for latecomers, currently available only on PCs.
Instagram Adds In-App Text Editing
Meta-owned Instagram now allows users to add text directly to their photos within the post editor, bypassing third-party apps. Users can also use photos as stickers and adjust them into various shapes.
Sony’s PlayStation Accessories App for Windows
Sony has launched a PlayStation Accessories app for Windows to enhance DualSense controller compatibility with PCs. The app allows customization of DualSense Edge wireless controllers but standard controllers are limited to firmware updates via the app.
Motorola’s Affordable 5G Phone
Motorola’s budget-friendly Moto g45 5G smartphone is now on sale in India. Launched on August 21, it features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chip and comes in Brilliant Blue, Brilliant Green, and Viva Magenta.
Gmail’s Redesigned Quick Reply
Google is rolling out a revamped “Quick Reply” feature for Gmail on Android, available to personal Google accounts and individual Google Workspace subscribers. iOS rollout is expected later this year.
TECNO’s Tri-Fold Smartphone
Chinese brand TECNO has introduced the Phantom Ultimate 2, a tri-fold smartphone with a 10-inch double-folding display. When folded, it’s just 11mm thick, making it slimmer than many current foldables.
Upcoming iPhone 16 Series
While the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are solid options, potential upgraders might want to wait until September 9 for the iPhone 16 series, which promises significant improvements.
Nothing’s New Earbuds
Nothing is expanding its wireless earbud lineup with the "Ear Open" earbuds, recently spotted on Singapore’s IMDA certification site, confirming the product under the Nothing brand.
YouTube’s Water Ejection Sound
A YouTube video titled “Sound to Remove Water from Phone Speaker (Guaranteed)” claims success in ejecting water from smartphones by playing a specific sound. With over 45 million views, user feedback suggests varying degrees of effectiveness.
Apple’s Partnership with Bharti Airtel
Apple is teaming with Bharti Airtel to offer its music and video streaming services complimentary to Airtel’s premium customers, expanding Apple’s reach in India.
US Government on Iranian Cyberattack
The US government’s transparency about the recent Iranian cyberattack comes from lessons learned during the 2016 presidential campaign when Russian hackers targeted Democrats.
Apple Cuts Jobs in Services Division
Apple has cut around 100 positions in its services division, signaling a strategic shift within this crucial sector of the company.
X (Formerly Twitter) Resumes Operations
Microblogging platform X resumed normal operations after a brief global outage that hindered feed refreshing. The cause remains unclear.
Deepfakes Threaten Corporate Security
Experts warn that deepfakes are posing increasing threats to corporate security and trust. A Gartner report shows 62% of CEOs and executives foresee operational challenges, with 5% viewing them as existential threats.
Games24x7 Diversifies Amid GST Challenges
Indian gaming unicorn Games24x7 is diversifying in response to the new 28% GST regime, planning to become a technology platform by investing in innovative tech solutions across different sectors.
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