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Gmail gets updated 'Summary card' with support for package tracking, new email actions and more
Google has revamped Gmail and its usage by simplifying the user experience. The Summary Cards tab now gets new categories and actionable buttons for users to track purchases, events, bills, and travel.
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iQoo beats Google and Samsung to Android 15 update; confirms FunTouch 15 update for iQoo 12
iQoo has confirmed that it will start rolling out Android 15 update for iQoo 12.
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Vivo X200 launch: This is when the company will launch its most advanced camera phone
Vivo X200, X200 Pro, and X200 Mini are expected to come with flagship hardware with Zeiss-powered cameras. The X200 series is set to debut in China on October 14, with a global release likely to follow soon.
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Apple may launch M4-powered MacBooks, new iPad mini, and more later this month
After is gearing up to host its next big hardware event this month which could introduce the latest M4 silicon SoC on the MacBook Pro lineup and Mac Mini. The 2024 iPad Minis could also sport a new chipset.
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Apple’s next HomePod with iPad-like display and homeOS expected to arrive in 2025: All the details
Apple is reportedly developing the next-generation HomePod with a robotic arm, which combines HomePod and Apple TV features. Moreover, the device will be powered by the new Apple Intelligence features.
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Meta updates RayBan smart glasses with new AI features and translation
Meta has announced a new collaboration with accessibility service provider Be My Eyes to provide free human and AI support for RayBan smart glasses users. These features include real-time conversations with Meta AI.
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OnePlus 13 with 6.82-inch curved screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC tipped to launch in October
The OnePlus 13 is scheduled to launch in China soon and is expected to have powerful specs like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip, a 50MP triple-camera system, and a 6,000mAh battery with fast charging.
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Amazon Great Indian Festival sale sees over 2 lakh customers buy their first smartphone, Apple and Samsung, the most trusted brands
The Amazon Great Indian Festival 2024, which began on September 27, and a day earlier for Prime customers, saw a record number of sales with over 11 crore customer visits in the first 48 hours alone.
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Apple removes multiple VPN apps from the App Store in Russia, here’s why
Apple has pulled the plug on more than 60 VPN apps in Russia, complying with orders from the communication regulator. This brings the total to nearly 100 VPN apps removed in 2024 in the country.
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Redmi Watch 5 Active review: Big display, impressive battery
Xiaomi recently launched the Redmi Watch 5 Active in India, and it comes with multiple health features, Bluetooth calling, and a big bright display. But how does it fare in the crowded market of affordable smartwatches? Read our in-depth review to know more.
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Microsoft is combining Xbox and Game Pass apps on iOS and Android, brings new features to PC and consoles
Microsoft has confirmed that its standalone Xbox Game Pass application will be discontinued in November with Microsoft halting its download options. This will introduce an array of functionalities to the main Xbox app.
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Duolingo introduces AI-powered video call chatbot, mini games for its users: All the details
Duolingo, the popular language learning app. has launched new features at Duocon 2024. It includes AI-powered video calls and interactive mini-games for all users globally.
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WhatsApp users can now interact with Meta AI through voice commands to share, edit photos
At the Meta Connect 2024, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg officially announced that WhatsApp users can now interact with the Meta AI chatbot more engagingly through real-time voice conversations.
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Google’s NotebookLM can now summarise long YouTube videos and audio files: Here’s how it works
NoteBookLM users can now get summaries of YouTube videos and audio files and even create sharable AI-generated audio discussions. Moreover, it can turn handwritten notes into study guides.
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Google files complaint to the EU over Microsoft’s cloud practices: All the details
Google Cloud Platform has lodged an antitrust complaint against Microsoft to the European Commission. The company has accused Microsoft of using unfair licensing contracts in its Azure cloud computing businesses to manipulate competition.
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Redmi Note 14, Note 14 Pro, and Note 14 Pro+ launched in China: Price, features, and more
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 14 series in China. The lineup consists of the standard, Pro, and Pro+ models, and all three smartphones could be launched in India soon.
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Vivo X Fold 3 Pro new Lunar White colour variant launched in India: Price, availability
The Vivo X Fold 3 Pro, which is the first foldable smartphone from Vivo in India, is now available in a new Lunar White colour variant. It is available in single 16GB RAM and 512GB storage option.
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Google brings Gemini AI to older Pixel Buds, here’s how to update and use it
After introducing Gemini and Gemini Live integration on the Pixel Buds Pro 2, Google has now confirmed that the AI assistant will be available to previous Pixel Buds, including the A-series, replacing Google Assistant.
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Google Maps to crack down on fake reviews, will impose restrictions on the business profile
Google is expanding enforcement of its fake engagement policy for businesses by warning business profiles, especially when that listing has recently had fake reviews removed.
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Microsoft launches new ‘Correction’ feature to help fix inaccurate AI content
Microsoft has introduced a new ‘Correction’ feature that automatically rectifies inaccurate AI hallucinations by cross-checking output with facts. It has also been added to Azure AI Content Safety’s groundedness detection system.
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Apple iPhone 16 vs iPhone 14: Should you be looking to upgrade?
The Apple iPhone 16 is finally introduced globally with key upgrades in display, processor, and camera. Today we compare it against the iPhone 14 and see how the latest Apple smartphone fares against its lower-priced sibling.
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Nothing OS 3.0 with Nothing Gallery app, AI-based app drawer to launch in October: Key details
Nothing has finally introduced its Nothing OS 3.0, which is based on the Android 15 operating system. It has multiple AI features, and the open beta starts in October, with the public release following in December.
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Google brings Blue verification tick to Gmail on Android and iOS, here's what it means for users
After introducing blue-coloured verification checkmarks on the Gmail web version, Google has unveiled this verification tool in its iOS and Android apps. The checkmark is displayed in an email on the right side of the sender's name.
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OnePlus 13 to likely get a new design and big performance boost
The upcoming OnePlus 13 is tipped to run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. It is expected to launch in China next month, with a global release at the start of next year.
