Exciting Tech Wrap Oct 3: Apple Festive Offers, Groundbreaking Google for India, WhatsApp Innovations & More!
Apple is enhancing its festive promotions by offering the Beats Solo Buds Festive Special Edition free with purchases of the iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Plus. Additionally, customers can avail of up to Rs 10,000 cashback on select Apple products using certain bank cards, alongside no-cost EMI and free product engraving options. These offers are available at Apple’s online store and retail locations in Mumbai and Delhi.
At the recent Google for India event, Google introduced new AI features tailored for the Indian market, including Hindi language support for Gemini Live, AI-generated summaries in Google Maps, and an AI Overview feature in Search.
WhatsApp is testing a new typing indicator design in its latest Android beta to improve user experience. Meanwhile, Acer has launched the Predator Helios Neo 14 gaming laptop, priced at Rs 139,999, offering high performance with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050.
In financial services, Google Pay has directed over 80% of its credit to customers in Tier-II cities, aiming to improve financial access.
Commemorating its 20th anniversary in India, Google plans to expand AI capabilities, focus on regional languages, and train 10 million Indians in AI skills.
OpenAI has raised $6.6 billion, elevating its valuation to $157 billion, reflecting its rapid growth since launching ChatGPT, now with 250 million weekly users.
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A16 in December, featuring both 4G and 5G versions with an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Tab S10 series is now available in India, featuring two models with advanced displays and MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ processors.
Apple is preparing to release Apple Intelligence with the iOS 18.1 update, featuring AI-powered capabilities. However, Indian users may face delays in accessing localized features.
Lastly, Amazon’s new Fire HD 8 tablet, featuring AI-powered experiences, offers enhanced performance with 50% more RAM than previous models, available in 32GB and 64GB options.
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