Tech Wrap September 16: Exciting iOS 18 Release, Stunning Lava Blaze 3, Powerful Motorola Edge 50 Neo & More
Tech News Roundup: Key Highlights
Apple Rolls Out iOS 18 Today
Today, Apple begins rolling out its iOS 18 operating system to eligible iPhone models. While the new iPhone 16 series, preloaded with iOS 18, will launch on September 20, existing iPhone users will start receiving the update from today. Notably, Apple Intelligence features will be introduced in subsequent updates, with iOS 18.1 arriving by October and iOS 18.2 in December.
Lava Unveils Blaze 3 5G
Indian smartphone brand Lava has launched the Blaze 3 5G, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G chip. Key features include a glass back, dual stereo speakers, and the "Vibe Light" for enhanced photography. The device is available in Glass Gold and Glass Blue.
Motorola Expands Edge 50 Series in India
Lenovo-owned Motorola adds the Edge 50 Neo to its Edge 50 series in India. This model promises durability with US Military Grade certification and an IP68 rating. It features a 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA sensor and a 3x telephoto camera.
Xiaomi Launches Redmi Smart Fire TV 4K in India
Xiaomi’s new Redmi Smart Fire TV 4K series includes 55-inch and 43-inch models, each with 4K resolution, 2GB of RAM, and 8GB of storage. Both support High Dynamic Range (HDR) for enhanced picture quality.
iPhone 16 Series Faces Low Demand
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that pre-order sales for Apple’s iPhone 16 series have fallen 12.7% compared to the iPhone 15 series, with the iPhone 16 Pro models experiencing the greatest decline.
Header: Apple iPhone 16 Updates
Apple’s iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus come equipped with 8GB of RAM, an increase from the 6GB in previous models. Furthermore, the new iPhone 16 series will ship without Apple stickers, though they can be requested in-store.
Google Expands Circle to Search Feature
Google’s Circle to Search, previously exclusive to Pixel and Samsung devices, will be available on TECNO’s upcoming foldable Phantom V Fold 2 next month, as reported by Android Authority.
Meta Innovates Instagram-Threads Integration
Meta is set to introduce a feature allowing users to share Instagram comments directly to Threads. App researcher Alessandro Paluzzi revealed that an option will soon appear in a dropdown menu on Instagram comments.
Apple’s Upcoming Plastic Casing Apple Watch SE
Apple is considering a rigid plastic casing for the next-generation Apple Watch SE, potentially launching next year. This follows prior plastic casing experiments.
Intel Misses PlayStation 6 Chip Contract
Intel lost a critical contract to design and manufacture the chip for Sony’s PlayStation 6 in 2022, a significant setback for its contract manufacturing ambitions, according to insider sources.
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