The iPhone 16 series is set to showcase Apple’s latest advancements in artificial intelligence. However, the full suite of AI features may not be available immediately after the launch of the new iPhones. Initial features such as text writing assistance and summarization tools are expected to be introduced in October. More sophisticated features, including image-generating capabilities, could be introduced later, possibly in late 2024 or early 2025.
Google has started rolling out its new Gmail Q&A feature to Android users and plans to extend it to iOS soon. This feature is based on the previously released Gemini AI chatbot available in Gmail’s web interface. It allows users to search for specific details in their emails, view only unread messages, filter by sender, or get email summaries on specific topics.
The latest addition to the Call of Duty: Black Ops franchise, COD: Black Ops 6, is set to release in India on October 26. The game is now available for pre-order and offers benefits like early access and additional in-game content. COD: Black Ops 6, which was showcased at the Xbox Games Showcase 2024 in June, will also be available on Xbox Game Pass upon its launch date.
Google has introduced a new feature that allows users to transfer their playlists from YouTube Music to Apple Music. A Google support document explains that users can now share their playlists with other music streaming services, with Apple Music being the currently supported platform. Previously, Apple announced that Apple Music subscribers can also migrate their playlists to YouTube Music.
With the upcoming iPhone 16 series, Apple is expected to launch several new features, including a dedicated “capture button” for the camera. This physical button is designed to improve control of camera functions through touch gestures, providing a more intuitive image capture experience.
Instagram introduced Creator Lab in India at an event in Mumbai, which offers educational resources specifically for content creators. During the event, Meta-owned Instagram also announced three new features aimed at increasing user engagement, focusing on Stories, Notes and Chats.
Following the rollout of support for multiple accounts on a single device, WhatsApp Meta is working on new features to manage contacts across different accounts. WABetaInfo reports that the latest Android beta includes improved privacy options for syncing contacts across linked accounts and devices.
WhatsApp is reportedly preparing to introduce a new feature aimed at improving user privacy. The next update may include passcode authentication for account verification, login, and encryption of chat backups. Passcodes will use biometric data such as facial recognition and fingerprints as an alternative to traditional passwords.
The ASUS Vivobook S15 stands out as one of the first consumer laptops to feature the updated Windows on ARM experience, powered by Qualcomm’s X Elite. This laptop offers unique advantages over its non-Qualcomm counterparts, such as longer battery life, impressive performance, and a suite of exclusive AI tools for enhanced everyday use.
Apple and Nvidia are reportedly in talks to invest in OpenAI in a new funding round that could value the ChatGPT creator at more than $100 billion.
NASA announced that the Boeing Starliner unmanned capsule will not undock before September 6, following a review process.
Elon Musk and Tesla Inc. have successfully dismissed a lawsuit claiming they inflated the price of Dogecoin into a $258 billion “pyramid scheme.”
OpenAI revealed that its ChatGPT now has more than 200 million weekly active users, doubling its numbers from the same period last year.
Amazon’s updated Alexa, which is set to launch in October ahead of the US holiday season, will be powered primarily by Anthropic’s Claude artificial intelligence models, according to people familiar with the matter.
First published: August 30, 2024 | 20:03 IS
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