TECHNOLOGY
Apple falls to third place in Chinese smartphone market, Huawei and Xiaomi take lead
The Counterpoint Research report reveals that Apple used to have about 19 per cent market share last year. But this year, the numbers have been abysmally low for Apple.
BUSINESS
Meta will now let users share WhatsApp statuses directly as Instagram stories
Apart from the convenience of sharing the same posts on all platforms, you will also get the single sign-on option for WhatsApp.
TECHNOLOGY
WhatsApp will soon allow users to add music to their Status updates
People who put a lot of status updates on WhatsApp will specifically like this feature. As per Wabetanifo, WhatsApp is testing the feature before making it available for regular users.
TECHNOLOGY
OnePlus Open 2 to be world’s thinnest foldable phone, leaked design reveals
The Oppo Find N5 is expected to launch as early as February in China. However, outside China, the phone is expected to launch as the OnePlus Open 2.
TECHNOLOGY
Instagram announces new Edits app for creators: All the details
Edits will be a standalone app and it is available for pre-order on iOS. Android users may have to wait a little longer to pre-order the app
TECHNOLOGY
Huawei eyeing to re-enter global smartphone market with in-house chips
Due to the restrictions imposed by the US trade sanctions, Huawei cannot use any Google services nor its operating system–Android.
TECHNOLOGY
Instagram now lets users post 3-minute long reels
Instagram’s announcement came at a time when TikTok was almost banned in the US.
TECHNOLOGY
Donald and Melania Trump launch meme coins $TRUMP, $MELANIA: What it is and how to buy them
Meme coins are a type of cryptocurrency but it has borrowed its name from the internet memes, trends, people, animals etc, things that are becoming famous on the internet.
TECHNOLOGY
Love in the time of AI: Hinge announces Prompt Feedback feature to help you express yourself better
Hinge will now nudge you to write better, tweak your response and sometimes even push you to share a bit more about yourself than you would usually do.
TECHNOLOGY
2024 was costly year for Big Tech: Here’s how much Apple, Google, and Microsoft paid in fines
Google had to pay the maximum fine for abusing its market position. Its parent company, Alphabet, paid a total fine of $2.9 billion.
TECHNOLOGY
TikTok-rival Xiaohongshu aka RedNote is now looking for English content moderators
RedNote was launched in China in 2013 and has registered 300 million monthly active users.The RedNote app is currently valued at $17 billion.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple CEO Tim Cook reveals Apple Watch saved his father’s life
Among the many lives saved by the Apple Watch is the life of Apple CEO Tim Cook’s father, as Tim candidly revealed in a podcast.
BUSINESS
LinkedIn's new AI 'Job Match' feature will help find the right job openings, here's how
The Linkedin new Job Match feature, which is powered by AI will help job seekers understand how well their skills and experience align with a specific job listing
TECHNOLOGY
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip review: Sleek, stylish and powerful
Over the past few weeks, I have used the OmniBook as my daily driver for tasks ranging from writing and video calls to using photo editing software. Keep in mind though, the OmniBook Ultra Flip is an expensive proposition as it comes with a hefty price tag of Rs 189,999. Does it make sense to spend a fortune on this laptop or should you look for cheaper alternatives? Let us find out.
TECHNOLOGY
5 Apple products expected to arrive in the first half of 2025
This year, Apple is expected to launch 20 new products, which obviously includes the iPhone 17 line-up but along with that, we will also get to see some new products such as the HomePod, the updated AirTag et al. However, Apple is expected to launch six new products in the first half of 2025 and the line-up is pretty interesting
TECHNOLOGY
A new Instagram competitor arrives on iOS, Android devices: All the details
Pixelfed feels a lot like Instagram. It allows you to share photos, like posts, and leave comments but it is only when you take a closer look, you notice that it is not all the same.
TECHNOLOGY
ChatGPT rolls out Tasks feature, to allow users schedule future actions and reminders
ChatGPT will now let you set reminders for future tasks.
TECHNOLOGY
Meet the app which may become the ‘new TikTok’ in the US
A law signed by former US President Joe Biden gives TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance an ultimatum until January 19, 2025, to sell its US business or face a ban.
TECHNOLOGY
Carl Pei to launch Nothing Phone (3) and ‘landmark’ device in 2025, leaked email confirms
Apart from the Nothing Phone (3), Pei has also talked about launching "a landmark smartphone launch (in Q1) that the world will be very excited to see".
BUSINESS
iPhone SE 3 with an all new look to be launched in 2025, reports claim
Gurman did not reveal much about the upcoming Watch but shared that the watch will be launched alongside the Watch 11 and Ultra 3.
TECHNOLOGY
Global smartphone market sees jump in sales after two years, Samsung, Apple lead the way
As per a report by Counterpoint research, the global smartphone market has bounced back after struggling for almost two years.
BUSINESS
Xiaomi Pad 7 launched in India: 5 things to know
Xiaomi has launched its newest tablet, the Pad 7, in India. It comes with an 11.2-inch 3K display featuring a 144Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset.
BUSINESS
iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max likely to come with three 48-megapixel cameras
The tipster, Digital Chat Station, states that the iPhone 17 Pro models will feature tetra prism camera, which means they will be the first phones to feature a camera module consisting of 48-megapixel camera lenses.
BUSINESS
Xiaomi Pad 7 to launch in India today: How to watch livestream, expected price and specs
Although Xiaomi has kept most of the details under wraps, the Pad 7 was launched in China earlier this year, so we have a fair idea about what to expect from the device.
