Staying updated with the latest tech news can be overwhelming, but Newstracklive got you covered with this week’s top headlines. From Apple's much-awaited iPad Mini 2024 launch to exciting updates in the AI world, here’s a quick rundown of what happened in the tech space.
Key Highlights of the Week:
Apple iPad Mini 7 Launches in India: After much anticipation, Apple has launched the iPad Mini 2024 in the Indian market. The new iPad Mini features an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with a 60Hz refresh rate. Powered by the A17 Pro chip, it boosts overall performance by 30% and offers a 25% improvement in GPU performance. With the integration of a faster Neural Engine, the iPad Mini supports advanced AI capabilities under Apple's new Intelligence platform.
The Wi-Fi version is priced at Rs.49,900, and the cellular model starts at Rs.64,900. Pre-orders are now open, with official sales beginning on October 23 across Apple’s retail stores.
ChatGPT Windows App Released: Windows users can now rejoice as OpenAI has finally launched the ChatGPT Windows application. Previously, the app was only available for Android, iOS, and macOS users. However, the Windows version is currently limited to paid members, including those subscribed to ChatGPT Plus, Enterprise, Team, and Edu. The app is expected to roll out to all users later this year.
Meta AI on WhatsApp Gets Major Upgrade: Meta AI on WhatsApp is set to receive a significant update, allowing it to function more like a personal assistant. A new feature, Chat Memory, will enable the AI to remember details such as user preferences, birthdays, dietary restrictions, and more. This personalization will help provide tailored recommendations, such as food options that consider the user's allergies or preferences.
YouTube Expands Shorts Feature: YouTube has made a big change to its Shorts feature, now allowing creators to upload videos up to three minutes long. Starting from October 15, 2024, any vertical or square videos under three minutes will automatically be classified as Shorts and eligible for revenue sharing. This update offers more flexibility for creators, while videos uploaded before the update will remain categorized under the long-form video format.
OnePlus 13 First Look Leaked: A leak from Chinese social media has given fans a glimpse of the upcoming OnePlus 13. The design seems to borrow several elements from the OnePlus 12, but with a few changes. The camera module now includes prominent Hasselblad branding, and there’s a new metallic strip running along the edge of the device, giving it a refined look compared to its predecessor.
