Apple-owned Beats Enters India with New Product Line: Apple’s audio brand, Beats, has officially entered the Indian market with the launch of three new products: Beats Solo Buds wireless earbuds, Beats Solo 4 on-ear headphones, and Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker. These products are available for pre-order on Apple’s website, with general availability starting on September 4, 2024.
Google Meet Adds “Take Notes for Me” AI Feature: Google has started rolling out the “Take Notes for Me” feature in Google Meet, targeting select Google Workspace users. This AI-powered tool, part of the Gemini suite, automates note-taking during meetings and offers a summary for users who join late. Currently, the feature is available exclusively on Google Meet for desktops.
Instagram Unveils New Features: Meta-owned Instagram has released a new feature allowing users to add text directly to their photos within the post editor, eliminating the need for third-party editing apps. Users can also layer photos as stickers, with options to reshape them into squares, circles, stars, or rectangles.
Sony Launches PlayStation Accessories App on Windows for PS5 Controller Customization: Sony has launched a PlayStation Accessories app for Windows, enhancing the compatibility of DualSense controllers with PCs. This app allows users to customize their DualSense Edge wireless controllers directly from their computers. However, the standard DualSense controller is limited to firmware updates via the app.
Moto G45 5G Budget Phone Now on Sale with Introductory Offers: Motorola’s budget-friendly 5G smartphone, the Moto G45 5G, is now available for purchase in India. Launched on August 21, the device features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chip and a vegan leather back in three Pantone-coordinated colors: Brilliant Blue, Brilliant Green, and Viva Red.
Google Rolls Out Quick Reply Upgrade on Gmail for Android: Google has begun rolling out an updated “Quick Reply” feature for Gmail on Android, making it accessible to individual Google accounts and personal Google Workspace subscribers. The feature will also be available on iOS devices in the coming weeks, with a full rollout expected soon.
TECNO Unveils Phantom Ultimate 2 Tri-Fold Smartphone Concept: Chinese smartphone brand TECNO has introduced the Phantom Ultimate 2, a new tri-fold smartphone concept. The device features a 10-inch double-folding main display and measures just 11mm thick when folded, making it slimmer than many current foldable smartphones.
Four Reasons to Wait for iPhone 16 Series Instead of Buying iPhone 15: While the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are solid options, those considering an upgrade might want to wait until September 9, 2024, for the iPhone 16 series, which is expected to offer significant improvements over the previous models.
Nothing Ear Open Wireless Earbuds Set to Launch Soon: Nothing is reportedly expanding its wireless earbuds lineup with the upcoming “Ear Open” mini earbuds. These earbuds were recently spotted on Singapore’s IMDA certification site, confirming the product name under the Nothing brand.
Dropped Phone in Water? This Video Could Save You a Trip to the Service Center: A popular YouTube video titled “Sound to Remove Water from Phone Speaker (Guaranteed)” claims to expel water from your smartphone’s speakers by playing a specific sound. The video has garnered over 45 million views, with many users confirming its effectiveness, although results may vary.
Apple Eyes Bigger Share of India’s Streaming, Music Market with Airtel Deal: Apple is partnering with Bharti Airtel to offer the telecom giant’s premium customers free access to Apple’s music and video streaming services. This collaboration gives Apple a new avenue to reach more consumers in India.
How Lessons from the 2016 Campaign Led to Transparency About Iran Hack: The U.S. government’s transparency regarding the recent Iranian cyberattack is rooted in lessons learned from the 2016 presidential campaign, during which Russian hackers targeted Democrats, affecting the election outcome.
Apple Cuts 100 Jobs in Digital Services Group as Priorities Shift: Apple has made an unusual move by cutting around 100 positions in its services division, reflecting a shift in focus within this key area of the company, according to insiders.