YouTube has introduced its new mobile app called ‘YouTube Create’. This app offers an easy way for creators to edit their videos right from their phone. YouTube Create is currently in beta on Android in select countries, including India, with support for iOS coming in 2024.
“We’re excited to introduce the beta version of YouTube Create, a brand new app that gives mobile creators the tools they need to take their videos to the next level,” the company said on September 21.
introducing YouTube Create a new easy-to-use editing app that helps you make high-quality vids & can publish to YouTube now in *beta* in 8 countries on Android we want your feedback download in Play Store: https://t.co/eV3LZP8N2b more info: https://t.co/HnbJhl8oR7 pic.twitter.com/1tCyKAYvtu
— TeamYouTube (@TeamYouTube) September 21, 2023
With YouTube Create, users can easily make high-quality videos with editing tools, effects, filters, and transitions all in an easy-to-use interface – without the need for complicated editing tools or desktop software.
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“We’ve been building YouTube Create with great feedback from creators in India and Singapore during our early tests, and now we’re excited to start getting this beta version of YouTube Create into the hands of creators in the U.S., UK, France, Germany, South Korea, and Indonesia,” the company said.
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YouTube Create is a free of charge app which offers a handful of features and tools for mobile creators, helping them to elevate their videos and make content that their viewers will love.
Below are a few features that YouTube Create offers:
Audio cleanup: This feature helps to remove unwanted background noises.
Auto-captions: It automatically adds captions to the videos in English, Hindi, and Spanish.
Filters/effects/transitions: You can easily add filters, effects, and transitions to make the videos pop.
Royalty-free music: Get access to thousands of royalty-free songs and sound effects—all within YouTube Create. These music tracks and sound effects are copyright-safe and can be freely used in videos you monetise.
Publish directly to YouTube: Easily create and publish both Shorts and longer videos directly to your YouTube channel with just the tap of a button.
“This is just the start of all the amazing features we have planned for YouTube Create, so stay tuned for even more tools & features to come!” the company said.
You can download the new YouTube Create beta by heading to the Google Play Store.
AMD, after having unveiled their 4th Gen EPYC processors last year, has further solidified its lineup with the introduction of the EPYC 8004 Series processors. This launch culminates the 4th Gen AMD EPYC CPU family, which until now had general purpose processors based on the Zen 4 microarchitecture, codenamed Genoa. AMD had previously unveiled Genoa-X processors which brought V-Cache technology to their EPYC lineup and now, the 8004 series is all about cost and power optimised processors targeted at edge nodes. AMD EPYC 8004 series, codenamed Sienna, is also based on the same Bergamo family but with core counts capped at 64 instead of 128.
“The new EPYC 8004 Series processors extend AMD leadership in single socket platforms by offering excellent CPU energy efficiency in a package tuned to meet the needs of space and power-constrained infrastructure,” said Dan McNamara, senior vice president and general manager, Server Business, AMD. “AMD has delivered multiple generations of data centre processors that provide outstanding efficiency, performance, and innovative features. Now with our 4th Gen EPYC CPU portfolio complete, that leadership continues across a broad set of workloads – from enterprise and cloud, to intelligent edge, technical computing and more.”
AMD EPYC 8004 "Zen 4c" Processors
The new AMD EPYC 8004 processors have been built primarily for single-socket platforms. They boast of up to 64 “Zen 4c” cores coupled with 6 channels of DDR5 memory, all fitting on a much smaller footprint in the form of the new SP6 socket. The SP6 socket is meant for CPUs with 4844 pins which is significantly lesser than SP5 which has 6096 pins. As for physical footprint, the SP6 socket takes up the same amount of space as the SP3 socket i.e. 58.5 x 75.4 mm. The combination of these specs makes the new Sienna platform a good choice for applications that have restrictions on space and power consumption. Speaking of power consumption, the new EPYC 8004 processor family has a minimum configurable TDP of 70 Watts going all the way up to 255 Watts.
The entire range of AMD EPYC 8004 processors are listed below:
One of the application areas where the EPYC 8004 series is designed for is in edge deployments. These setups, often characterised by smaller server nodes, stand to gain substantially in terms of energy efficiency. Several major OEMs and partners have already rolled out solutions, specifically tuned to exploit the new EPYC 8004 processors' unique capabilities. Dell Technologies, for instance, has debuted with the PowerEdge C6615 server. Ericsson, working on telecom solutions for Cloud RAN computation acceleration, especially crucial in managing the deluge of mobile network traffic, is also coming out with solutions.
Lenovo, on the other hand, has unveiled its premium edge-centric server, the ThinkEdge SE455 V3, aiming squarely at next-gen AI applications at the edge. The EPYC 8004 series is also being utilised by Microsoft Azure for sectors such as retail and manufacturing. Supermicro also unveiled the Supermicro H13 generation of WIO Servers utilising the EPYC 8004 series processors.
In a packed hall full of analysts and the world's media, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger flagged off what he referred to as the “AI PC” era during his opening keynote at the third edition of Intel Innovation event. Gelsinger demonstrated this with a hitherto unnamed (not to mention unreleased) laptop running on Intel’s Lunar Lake chip, estimated to arrive some time in the second half of 2024.
We are at Intel Innovation 2023, where Intel is going to showcase interesting ways AI is powering our today and tomorrow… Here’s Pat Gelsinger, CEO, Intel has started his opening keynote address#IntelInnovation #intel #ai #siliconomy @intel @IntelIndia @PGelsinger pic.twitter.com/5MN2Do8pbt
— Digit (@digitindia) September 19, 2023
This sneak peek into Intel’s platform showed how Audacity, a widely used open-source audio software, can generate a Taylor Swift-like song in a matter of seconds – proving how Intel’s about to launch end user devices like PCs and laptops that can run AI workloads locally without connecting to a cloud-based service.
Tipping his hat to the amazing work being done by the likes of Sam Altman at OpenAI and Jensen Huang at NVIDIA, powering the next set of AI breakthroughs, “The work they’re doing at the high end is really cool, as we move to trillion parameter models and beyond, this is amazing and breaking new science,” noted Gelsinger in his keynote address. “But I’ll tell you what’s even cooler if we put it in the hands of every human on earth,” he emphasized, which is essentially what Intel’s AI PC mission is all about.
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“AI represents a generational shift, giving rise to a new era of global expansion,” where computing is fundamental to enable a better future for all, according to Gelsinger. For developers, he reinforced how Intel is bringing AI capabilities across its hardware products and making it accessible through open, multi-architecture software solutions, helping them “create solutions to the world’s biggest challenges and to improve the life of every person on the planet.” AI is helping to drive “Siliconomy,” noted Gelsinger, a “growing economy enabled by the magic of silicon and software.” Silicon alone drives a $574 billion industry that in turn powers a global tech economy worth almost $8 trillion, according to Intel.
The work begins with silicon innovation. Intel’s five-nodes-in-four-years process development program is progressing well, Gelsinger said, with Intel 7 already in high-volume manufacturing, Intel 4 manufacturing-ready and Intel 3 on track for the end of this year. Gelsinger also showed an Intel 20A wafer with the first test chips for Intel’s Arrow Lake processor, which is destined for the client computing market in 2024. Intel 20A will be the first process node to include PowerVia, Intel’s backside power delivery technology, and the new gate-all-around transistor design called RibbonFET. Intel 18A, which also leverages PowerVia and RibbonFET, remains on track to be manufacturing-ready in the second half of 2024.
Another way Intel presses Moore’s Law forward is with new materials and new packaging technologies, like glass substrates – a breakthrough Intel announced this week. When introduced later this decade, glass substrates will allow for continued scaling of transistors on a package to help meet the need for data-intensive, high-performance workloads like AI and will keep Moore’s Law going well beyond 2030.
Intel also displayed a test chip package built with Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express (UCIe). Formed last year, the UCIe standard will allow chiplets from different vendors to work together, enabling new designs for the expansion of diverse AI workloads. The open specification is supported by more than 120 companies. The test chip combined an Intel UCIe IP chiplet fabricated on Intel 3 and a Synopsys UCIe IP chiplet fabricated on TSMC N3E process node. The chiplets are connected using embedded multi-die interconnect bridge (EMIB) advanced packaging technology. The demonstration highlights the commitment of TSMC, Synopsys and Intel Foundry Services to support an open standard-based chiplet ecosystem with UCIe.
Welcome to the AI PC era
AI is about to get more personal, too. “AI will fundamentally transform, reshape and restructure the PC experience – unleashing personal productivity and creativity through the power of the cloud and PC working together,” Gelsinger said. “We are ushering in a new age of the AI PC.”
This new PC experience arrives with the upcoming Intel Core Ultra processors, code-named Meteor Lake, featuring Intel’s first integrated neural processing unit, or NPU, for power-efficient AI acceleration and local inference on the PC. Gelsinger confirmed Core Ultra also will launch Dec. 14.
Intel Core Ultra represents an inflection point in Intel’s client processor roadmap: It’s the first client chiplet design enabled by Foveros packaging technology. In addition to the NPU and major advances in power-efficient performance thanks to Intel 4 process technology, the new processor brings discrete-level graphics performance with onboard Intel Arc graphics.
On stage, Gelsinger showed an array of new AI PC use cases, and Jerry Kao, chief operating officer of Acer, gave a sneak peek at an upcoming Acer laptop powered by Core Ultra. “We’ve been co-developing with Intel teams a suite of Acer AI applications to take advantage of the Intel Core Ultra platform,” Kao said, “developing with the OpenVINO toolkit and co-developed AI libraries to bring the hardware to life.”
Empowering the developers
Intel announced the general availability of the Intel Developer Cloud, aimed at helping developers accelerate AI using the latest Intel hardware and software innovations – including Intel Gaudi2 processors for deep learning – and provides access to the latest Intel hardware platforms, present and future.
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Additionally, Intel highlighted the 2023.1 release of the Intel Distribution of OpenVINO toolkit, the company’s AI inferencing and deployment runtime of choice for developers on client and edge platforms which includes pre-trained models optimized for integration across operating systems and different cloud solutions, including many generative AI models, such as the Llama 2 model from Meta. Intel also revealed Project Strata, the development of an edge-native software platform by 2024 with modular building blocks, premium service and support offerings.
“AI going forward must deliver more access, scalability, visibility, transparency and trust to the whole ecosystem,” Gelsinger said.
Apple recently unveiled the most awaited smartphone series of the year, the iPhone 15 series. The iPhone 15 series includes four smartphone models: iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and the high-end iPhone 15 Pro Max. While a tetraprism lens with up to 5x optical zoom is currently exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro Max smartphone model, this feature is expected to expand to both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max next year, according to a well-renowned supply chain analyst.
In a medium post on September 18, supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said, “Both iPhone 16 Pro Max and the iPhone 16 Pro are expected to feature tetraprism telephoto cameras.”
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Kuo also mentioned that if Apple maintains the higher specification for the lens, it will likely raise the entry barrier for Genius, Apple’s second-largest lens supplier, next year.
“It suggests that Largan is more likely to maintain its exclusive or primary supplier status for the tetraprism lens next year,” he added.
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According to a report by MacRumors, the iPhone 16 Pro model is expected to feature a larger 6.3-inch display. The current iPhone 15 Pro features a 6.1-inch display. This change will likely help to provide additional internal space for a tetraprism lens.
On September 17, while sharing thoughts on the iPhone 15 series’ first weekend pre-order, Kuo claimed that the demand for the iPhone 15 Pro Max “is robust”, outpacing last year’s iPhone 14 Pro Max smartphone model. He also said that demand for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus is “roughly on par with last year.”
Moreover, the demand for the iPhone 15 Pro is lower as compared to last year, with one possible reason being a shift of more premium users to the iPhone 15 Pro Max this year. According to Kuo, wait times for the iPhone 15 Pro Max are significantly longer than for other models, but not just due to high demand.
Google has announced a new ‘live pointers’ feature for its presentation app Google Slides. This new feature aims to boost collaboration in Google Slides. It allows multiple people to see each other’s mouse pointers in real-time.
“To boost collaboration in Google Slides, we’re introducing live pointers, a new feature that allows you and your colleagues to see each other’s mouse pointers in real-time,” the tech giant said in a Workspace Updates blogpost on September 18.
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With this update, co-creators can easily point out specific text or visual elements within a Slide in order to highlight important information and content.
The live pointers feature will help to build connections when you're collaborating in real-time with others.
If you haven't received this feature yet, just wait a little more as it is currently rolling out.
How to use live pointers in Google Slides?
This feature is off by default, so you have to enable this feature by following the below steps.
Step 1. Open Google Slides.
Step 2. Go to View.
Step 3. From the drop-down menu, select the Live pointers option.
Step 4. Then click on show my pointer.
Alternatively, you can turn the feature on by using the pointer icon in the toolbar.
It’s important to note that live pointers will remain visible across all slides until you turn them off.
To hide collaborator pointers for the current session, navigate to the present mode, or go to View > Live pointers > show collaborator pointers.
In our opinion, as the new live pointers feature facilitates real-time collaboration among multiple users working on the same presentation by allowing collaborators to see each other's mouse pointers, it makes it easier to communicate and coordinate while editing or presenting Google Slides.
Earlier this month, Google introduced new zoom keyboard shortcuts for Google Slides on web to help you zoom in, zoom out, or scale to 100 per cent. Additionally, you can now smoothly zoom in or out in Slides using the trackpad or mouse wheel with a modifier key (cmd/ctrl), making it easier to control your view of Slides.
Music streaming service YouTube Music gained an ‘activity’ bar with mood filters back in 2020. This bar provides users with a dedicated personalised homepage full of playlists perfectly suited for the selected mood. Now, many users are noticing new mood filters in YouTube Music.
According to a report by 9To5Google, YouTube Music has gained five new mood filters. The new filters are: Cry, Party, Romance, Feel good and Sleep.
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After receiving the new mood filters, several users shared them on Reddit.
Similar to the existing filters – Commute, Energize, Focus, Relax, and Workout – selecting multiple filters will give you a mix of all the selected filters.
The new mood filters are starting to appear on mobile apps and the web client, but have not yet been widely rolled out. The usual timeline for such feature rollouts is about 2-3 weeks.
Last month, YouTube introduced a new personalised music discovery feature for YouTube Music. According to the company, the Samples tab is a seamless feed of short-form video segments to get you to your new favourite music. Powered by the world’s largest catalogue of music videos, this personalised feed explores the depths and breadth of the YouTube Music library so that there’s always something new to listen to. Moreover, with each sample, you can quickly add the song to your collection, share it with friends, create your next favourite playlist, kick off a great new radio station, watch the full video, visit the album page, or even use the song to create your own Short. And for artists, the Samples tab provides another way to find a new audience and build a community on YouTube.
Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly testing a feature to initiate group calls with up to 31 participants, along with minor improvements to the calls tab. It is currently being tested on Android, as per the report.
According to a report by a known WhatsApp tipster publication, WABetaInfo, the messaging platform is rolling out a 31-people group calling feature, along with a revised interface for the calls tab.
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Credit: WABetaInfo
With the new changes to the calls tab, WhatsApp users will likely no longer see call links on this screen. Also, the floating action button is expected to be updated with a plus icon.
Meanwhile, the 31-person group calling feature is expected to help users easily connect with a larger group of participants.
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While the messaging platform already allowed group calls of up to 32 participants in the past updates, users were only able to select 15 contacts while initiating a call.
The 31-person group calling feature, along with minor improvements to the calls tab, is currently available to a limited number of beta testers on Android, according to the report.
In our opinion, the ability to initiate group calls with up to 31 participants will allow for more extensive and inclusive group conversations. This can be especially useful for business meetings, virtual family gatherings, or connecting with a larger circle of friends.
Last week, it was reported that WhatsApp had started testing a new video avatar calling feature. This feature is expected to allow users to replace themselves with avatars during video calls. Given that WhatsApp is owned by Meta, it's worth noting that Meta introduced the real-time avatar calling feature for Instagram and Messenger in July. Hence, it was only a matter of time before WhatsApp would incorporate such a feature on the platform.
Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a video avatar calling feature. This feature is expected to allow users to replace themselves with avatars during video calls. It is currently being tested on Android, as per the report. Meta introduced the real-time avatar calling feature for Instagram and Messenger in July, so it is possible for WhatsApp to incorporate a similar feature.
According to a report by a known WhatsApp tipster publication, WABetaInfo, the messaging platform is rolling out a video avatar calling feature to a limited number of beta testers on Android.
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Source: WABetaInfo
With this feature, WhatsApp intends to enhance user privacy by concealing their real appearance with an avatar, all while enabling them to participate in the video call.
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This new feature is expected to add a fun and personalised touch to video calls, making interactions more expressive. It will also likely help users when they are not camera-ready and want a third option between camera-off and camera-on.
To check whether the feature is enabled for your account, try to make a video call to see if an avatar button is available within the calling screen.
According to the report, WhatsApp has dedicated substantial time and effort to improve the user experience when using this feature. When users opt for the video avatar mode, it will replicate their facial movements and expressions in real-time, adding a layer of realism to their interactions. By choosing to use this mode, users acknowledge and accept the privacy notice explaining how their information is utilised to enhance the service and ensure its protection. It's essential to highlight that even when using the video avatar mode, calls remain end-to-end encrypted.
Given that WhatsApp is owned by Meta, it's worth noting that Meta introduced the real-time avatar calling feature for Instagram and Messenger in July. Therefore, it's possible for WhatsApp to incorporate such a feature in the future.
A few weeks ago, Vivo launched the V29e in India, which featured a very cool design. Now the Chinese brand is said to launch the next V29 series smartphones in India by the end of this month. These smartphones could be the Vivo V29 and Vivo V29 Pro. Not just that, the smartphones could also roll out with elegant designs and colours inspired by India. Furthermore, the Vivo V29 Pro that launches in the country will be India-exclusive.
According to a report by 91mobiles, the Vivo V29 smartphones will launch in Majestic Red colour that is inspired by India. Moreover, the smartphones are also said to come with India-exclusive specifications, meaning the same smartphones will not be available outside India.
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The report also revealed the launch timeline. The Vivo V29 and V29 Pro are expected to launch by the end of this month. However, the brand hasn’t shared any specifications about the smartphones yet, but we can expect the teasing to start soon.
Vivo has already rolled out the Vivo V29 5G in the global market. Let’s check out what their specifications say.
The Vivo V29 (Global variant) features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a support of up to 120Hz refresh rate. It runs on Funtouch OS 13 skin based on Android 13 operating system.
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It uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor to operate and is powered by a 4600mAh battery with 80-watt fast charging support. The Vivo V29 comes in three memory options; 8GB 128GB, 8GB 256GB, and 12GB 256GB.
For photography, it uses a 50-megapixel primary camera with OIS support on the back. Along with that, there are two more sensors that are an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and a 2-megapixel monochrome lens. On the front, it has a 50-megapixel selfie shooter as well.
The Emoji Kitchen feature, which was introduced as a part of Gboard for Android a couple of years ago, allows users to combine different emojis into a single sticker. The good news is that Emoji Kitchen is now available through direct integration into Google Search. This means that users can now use Emoji Kitchen from any device, including desktop computers and iPhones.
Before this integration, the only way to use Emoji Kitchen was through Gboard on Android and unofficial third-party sites, reports 9To5Google.
The new update was announced today by Gboard’s “Emoji Kitchen chef,” Jennifer Daniel, on X (formerly Twitter).
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Google Search's Emoji Kitchen has a simplified design, with the option to either create random emoji combinations or select them manually. Users can manually select emojis which they want to combine, or they can also let Google randomly choose emojis for combining.
However, the available emoji combinations in Google Search's Emoji Kitchen are noticeably shorter in comparison to what's offered in Gboard for Android, the report said.
Users can copy the combined emoji to their clipboard once it has been created.
How to combine emojis in Google Search?
Step 1: On Google Search, search for “emoji kitchen”.
Step 2: You will see a collage of emojis. Select the ‘Get cooking’ option present below that collage.
Step 3: Now, you will see an emoji mixer. Select the emojis that you want to combine, or there is a dice icon which selects random emojis to combine.
Step 4: Once the combined emoji is created, you can copy it from the option present below it.
Meta has finally launched WhatsApp Channels in India. For those who are unaware WhatsApp Channels were first introduced in June and are a one-way broadcast tool for admins to send text, photos, videos, stickers, and polls.
“Today we have launched WhatsApp Channels in India and will deliver a private way for people to receive updates that matter to them. We’re also welcoming some of your favourite celebrities, sports teams, artists, creators, thought leaders that people can follow, right within WhatsApp,” Meta announced in a blogpost on September 13, 2023.
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WhatsApp Channels can be found in a new tab called ‘Updates’ on the platform, where users will find Status and channels they choose to follow– separate from their chats with family, friends, and communities.
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Celebrities like Katrina Kaif, Diljit Dosanjh, Akshay Kumar, and Vijay Deverakonda have launched their WhatsApp Channels. The Indian Cricket Team has also launched their WhatsApp Channel, as the country and Indians all over the world gear up for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.
With ‘Enhanced Directory’ users can find channels to follow that are automatically filtered based on their country. Users can also view channels that are new, most active, and popular based on the number of followers.
In WhatsApp Channels, users can also react using emojis to give feedback and see a count of total reactions. Also, whenever users forward an Update to chats or groups it will include a link back to the channel so that people can find out more.
It’s worth noting that following a channel won’t reveal your phone number to the admin or other followers. Who you decide to follow is your choice and it’s private.
Admins will also have the option to block screenshots and forwards from their channels. Admins can also decide who can follow their channel and whether they want their channel to be discoverable in the directory or not.
How to create WhatsApp Channels?
Step 1. Open WhatsApp on your phone, and navigate to the Updates tab.
Step 2. Tap the plus icon (+), and select New channel.
Step 3. Tap ‘Get started’ and continue through the onscreen prompts.
Step 4. Add a channel name to finish creating your channel.
Step 5. Customise your channel by adding a description and icon.
Step 6: Then finally tap Create channel, and you’re done.
Microsoft has reportedly started testing a new ‘Vertical View’ for Microsoft Edge's split screen feature. For those who are unaware, the split screen allows users to run two web pages under one tab.
The new vertical view for the Split screen feature was first spotted by X (formerly Twitter) user Leopeva64. Posting the screenshots of the new layout, the user wrote, “Microsoft has added a new ‘Vertical view’ to Edge's Split screen feature (Canary).”
Microsoft has added a new "Vertical view" to Edge's Split screen feature (Canary):https://t.co/HFp06U25OD .https://t.co/rkrOtrPUQO pic.twitter.com/3Q3KMIHZWN
— Leopeva64 (@Leopeva64) September 10, 2023
According to Windows Central, the new Vertical view is expected to provide Edge users with two layout options while leveraging the Split screen feature: the horizontal layout with tabs arranged side by side or the vertical layout with the tabs stacked on each other.
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Why vertical view matters for Edge user experience
This will likely improve navigation significantly by allowing users to switch between a vertical and horizontal layout by selecting a three-dot button. Users could also be able to resize them by dragging the divider, as per the report.
Meanwhile, Microsoft is also reportedly working to add a new ‘More option’ menu to the Split screen feature. This menu will likely feature two options: one that could allow users to open a link on their current tab and another that opens links in a secondary tab.
Last month, Microsoft announced that users of the Microsoft Edge sidebar can now access their apps and sites directly from their Windows 10 desktop. As an opt-in experience in Windows 10, users can attach the sidebar to their Windows desktop by clicking a ‘popout’ icon near the base of the sidebar in the browser. This enables a side-by-side experience that works with any Windows app including Microsoft Edge itself. “Users enjoy streamlined access to the same set of powerful AI tools and web-based services, including Bing Chat, without launching a browser window, enhancing productivity regardless of where they are in Windows,” the tech giant said.
Google is reportedly working on a new WhatsApp-like feature for its instant messaging platform Google Messages that is expected to allow users to access messages and RCS chats across multiple devices. For those who are unaware, RCS stands for Rich Communication Services and is basically a messaging system that is considered richer than traditional SMS.
Currently, Google Messages limits message reading, sending, and receiving exclusively to users’ primary phone where the app is installed. However, a workaround exists where users can access Messages for Web through a mobile browser on another device. Now, Google is apparently removing this restriction and might soon allow users to use the Google Messages app itself across multiple devices, reports Android Authority.
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According to strings of code found in Google Messages by feature hunter AssembleDebug, Google will likely use the users’ phone number and Google account to set up Google Messages across multiple devices. Given that RCS chats are associated with the users’ phone number, which Google validates when opt-in for the feature in Google Messages, this seems reasonable.
Also read: Google announces 10 new features for Messages built upon RCS
Users should be able to use Google Messages on additional devices like their backup phone or Android tablet once Google introduces the new multi-device feature without physically switching their primary SIM into those gadgets.
It might work like WhatsApp's multi-device connectivity feature. Users of WhatsApp can sync messages between four devices. How Google will respond to this and whether there will be a restriction on the number of devices from which users can access Google Messages are both unknown, the report said.
Last month, Google reportedly started working to add support for Satellite Connectivity in Google Messages. The information came from X (formerly Twitter) user Neil Rahmouni. “Looks like Google Messages is indeed preparing to add support for Satellite Connectivity. They've added UIs for conversations and SOS messages using satellite connection,” Rahmouni wrote.
A few days ago, Xiaomi’s CEO, Lei Jun, confirmed the Xiaomi 13T series and along with that confirmed the launch date. The launch of the Xiaomi 13T series is held in Berlin on September 26. Earlier the smartphone series was expected to launch on September 1. The Xiaomi 13T series will reportedly include two models, the standard one and the Pro model. However, a tipster has shared the renders of Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro on the internet, and the pricing as well.
Previously, MSP shared the renders of the Xiaomi 13T, which revealed two colour options. However, one more colour of the smartphone has been leaked now. A tipster known as Sudhanshu Ambhore has shared the renders and prices of the Xiaomi 13T series on Appuals. The smartphone can be seen in three colour options; Black, Green, and Blue. The latter one is tipped to launch with a leather back. Apart from that, the smartphone has a big square camera module on the back where the Leica branding is also mentioned along with a triple camera setup.
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Moving to the pricing, the tipster also mentioned the European pricing of Xiaomi 13T. He spotted the Xiaomi 13T pricing in a report by a European publication named Dealabs Magazine. However, his price leaks were entirely different than what the publication leaked. He added the Xiaomi 13T could launch in Europe at a price of EUR 699 for 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. The Xiaomi 13T Pro 12GB RAM and 512GB variant might launch at a price of EUR 899.
The tipster has also shared some key specifications of both of these smartphones. Both of them could feature a 6.67-inch 144Hz AMOLED display with a resolution of 2712 x 1220 pixels.
The Xiaomi 13T might be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra processor, whereas, the Pro model could be equipped with a Mediatek Dimensity 9200+ SoC. Both of them could pack a 5000mAh battery with 67-watt fast charging support in Xiaomi 13T and 120-watt fast charging support in Xiaomi 13T Pro.
Also read: Xiaomi 13T Pro new launch date, processor, display details revealed: Everything you need to know
For photography, both of these smartphones are tipped to feature a 50-megapixel Sony IMX707 primary camera with OIS, a 50-megapixel telephoto sensor, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens. On the front, the phones might feature a 20-megapixel selfie camera. These smartphones are also said to feature the Leica tuning as well.
A few days ago, Realme launched the 11x in the Indian market on September 6. Less than a week later, and the brand has already confirmed a new smartphone in the Realme 11 lineup. Realme India has taken up the teaser of this upcoming Realme 11 smartphone on X (formerly Twitter). Sadly, the smartphone brand has not revealed the name of the smartphone, instead, the teaser poster says,”Upcoming Realme number series.”
As mentioned, Realme has not shared anything except to confirm a new Realme 11 smartphone. But it is expected to launch under the same price range as the Realme 11 5G and Realme 11x 5G, under ₹20,000. The specifications might not differ much since the price range could be similar. Here’s a recap of Realme 11:
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The Realme 11 launched with a 6.72-inch IPS LCD 120Hz display with FHD+ resolution. The smartphone is equipped with a Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ processor paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The Realme 11 5G is packed with a 5000mAh battery with support of up to 67-watt fast charging.
On the camera front, it boasts a dual camera setup holding a 108-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For selfies, there is a 16-megapixel shooter.
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We can expect something similar from this upcoming Realme 11 smartphone. This smartphone will be the fifth addition to the lineup along with Realme 11 5G, Realme 11x 5G, Realme 11 Pro 5G and Realme 11 Pro Plus 5G. The Realme 11 5G and 11x 5G were launched in India last month only, however, the Pro models rolled out in June.
Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a third-party chats feature. This support for chat interoperability is expected to allow other people to connect with users on WhatsApp even if they don’t have a WhatsApp account. As this feature is currently under development, it is not ready for beta testers, as per the report.
According to a report by a known WhatsApp tipster publication, WABetaInfo, the messaging platform is working to meet new European Union regulations by adding chat interoperability support in an upcoming app update.
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Source: WABetaInfo
The European Union has recently agreed on a significant competition reform called the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This reform will impose strict rules on major tech companies, requiring them to allow users to communicate across different apps.
WhatsApp is among the companies that must adhere to the new regulations outlined in the DMA. This is because WhatsApp qualifies as a gatekeeper service due to its status as a large tech platform with a substantial user base, meeting the DMA's criteria. In the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.19.8 update, available on the Google Play Store, it has been discovered that WhatsApp is actively working on complying with these new regulations.
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For the new third-party chats feature, WhatsApp is expected to add a new section dedicated to the new regulations. As it is in development, the section appears empty and is not accessible to users.
In order to deliver its interoperability service in the European Union, WhatsApp has six months to modify the app to the new European standards. It is still unknown if this feature will eventually be available in countries other than the European Union.
The third-party chat support will likely enable individuals using other platforms to reach out to WhatsApp users, even if they don't have a WhatsApp account.
According to the report, while this broader network is expected to improve communication with people who use different messaging apps, the new feature might also raise concerns about end-to-end encryption when receiving a message from users who don’t use WhatsApp. Also, users might have the choice to opt out in the future, as outlined in Article 7 of the regulations.
Google has announced a new feature for its file storage and synchronisation service Google Drive. The new feature makes it easier for users to lock files in Google Drive.
“We’re adding the option to lock Drive files by right-clicking the file, selecting ‘File information’, and clicking ‘Lock’,” the tech giant said in a Workspace Updates blogpost.
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According to Google, locking a file makes sure that reviewers can’t change a file. When the feature is enabled, edits, comments and suggestions can't be added to locked documents.
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Moreover, the new update simplifies and streamlines the process of restricting files in Google Drive, which was previously only available through the Google Drive API or file approvals.
In our opinion, the option to easily lock files in Google Drive will help prevent accidental edits, ensuring the authenticity of files.
How to lock a file in Google Drive:
In order to lock a Drive file, you must have edit-access to the Drive file. If you have that follow the below steps:
Step 1: Hover over a file in Drive, then right-click into the context menu. Step 2: Then select the File information option. Step 3: After that, choose Lock and confirm that you actually want to lock the document by selecting Lock.
It’s important to note that this new option to lock files in Google Drive is currently being rolled out to all Google Workspace customers. So if you don't get this feature, you have to wait a little more.
Last month, Google added drag & drop to Google Drive multi-instance support on large-screen Android devices, enabling users to quickly share files and folders between two different accounts. Also, in order to make it easier to manage shared drive files and eliminate the manual effort of removing items in the trash folder, the tech giant added the ability to empty the entire trash folder of a shared drive.
Honor is coming back to India with its smartphone lineup after almost three years. The Chinese brand has confirmed the launch date of its upcoming Honor 90 5G smartphone. The Honor 90 5G is all set to launch in India on September 14. Honor launched the 90 series in China in May, which included the Honor 90 5G and 90 Pro 5G. However, there is no news whether the Honor 90 Pro 5G will launch in India or not.
Along with the launch date, the Chinese brand has also confirmed the 200-megapixel camera in the Honor 90 5G. The chinese variant of Honor 90 5G also sports a 200-megapixel primary camera. Although, we don’t have any hardware details of the Honor 90 (Indian variant) yet. But since the smartphone has already been rolled out in China, we can take the idea from there.
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The Honor 90 5G (Chinese variant) features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with the resolution of 1200 x 2664 pixels. The display comes with 10-bit colours, HDR10+ and 120Hz refresh rate. It runs on the MagicOS 7.1, which is also scheduled to launch in India with the Honor 90 5G.
It is equipped with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor paired with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. A 5000mAh battery powers the Honor 90 5G and it also supports up to 66-watt fast charging.
Also read: Honor 90 with 200-megapixel camera could debut in India soon
For photography, the company has also confirmed a 200-megapixel camera. Along with that, in the Indian variant, we might see a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, there could be a 50-megapixel selfie shooter.
The price of the smartphone has also been tipped. TheMobileIndian suggests that the Honor 90 5G could launch in India around ₹35,000. If the rumours are true, this smartphone will compete with OnePlus Nord 3 5G, iQoo Neo 7 Pro, and Poco F5 5G.
Google has announced that it has started testing a new vertical live feed on the video sharing platform YouTube for mobile viewers. This new vertical live experience includes a scrollable live stream feed and easily accessible fan funding features.
On September 06, 2023, the tech giant announced on the ‘YouTube test features and experiments’ page, “We’re running an experiment with a new full screen viewing experience on vertical live streams for mobile viewers. This new vertical live experience includes a scrollable live stream feed and easily accessible fan funding features.”
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During this new experiment, creators can stream vertically, either on mobile devices with the YouTube app or through desktop streaming software, and their vertical streams will be visible to eligible viewers browsing Shorts on the YouTube app.
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The tech giant further noted that it is currently experimenting with the new vertical live feed, and plans to test out more improvements to the vertical live streaming experience soon.
On September 5, 2023, Google had started testing a new experience on YouTube called ‘Playables’. Playables are games that can be played directly on YouTube on both desktop and mobile devices. Users who are part of this experiment will see a section on YouTube called ‘Playables’ that will appear alongside other content on the home feed. Also, they can view and control their Playables history and saved game progress in YouTube History.
Also, last month, the tech giant had started experimenting with the ability for users to search for a song on YouTube by humming or recording a song that’s currently being played. Users in the experiment can toggle from YouTube voice search to the new song search feature, and hum or record the song they are searching for for over 3 seconds in order for the song to be identified. Once the song is identified, they will see relevant official music content, user-generated videos, and/or Shorts featuring the searched song in the YouTube app.
Infinix is reportedly planning to launch a new budget range smartphone and it could be an addition to the Infinix Hot series. The brand has made no official announcement about this smartphone, however, the smartphone which has been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG Certification website in the Hot 40 5G. It was listed on the website with a model number X6836. Along with the model number, the listing also confirmed the ‘Infinix Hot 40 5G’ moniker.
MySmartPrice spotted the Hot 40 5G on the Bluetooth SIG Certification website. However, the website hasn’t come up with any details about the smartphone except the name and that it could feature the bluetooth V5.0 connectivity. But since the Infinix Hot 40 5G has already been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG Certification website, this means we could expect the official announcement soon.
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Apart from that, the company just launched the Infinix Zero 30 5G in India at a starting price of ₹23,999. Let’s check out its details.
The Infinix Zero 30 5G features a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution. The display supports 10-bit colours and up to 144Hz refresh rate. The smartphone operates on XOS 13 skin, which is based on Android 13 OS.
It is run by Mediatek Dimensity 8020 chipset coupled with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The smartphone gets its power from a 5000mAh battery that comes with a support of 68-watt fast charging.
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A triple camera setup comes with this smartphone, holding a 108-megapixel OIS primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide-lens for wide angle shots and a 2-megapixel depth sensor for portrait shots. On the front, it has a 50-megapixel selfie camera that can shoot a video in 4K at 60 fps.
