Google has stringent guidelines for scrutinising Android apps earlier than they make their solution to Play Retailer however now Google is making the vetting course of much more strict. The US-based software program big has revised its minimal high quality necessities for Android apps and won’t enable these that don’t meet necessities on Play Retailer from August 31. Additional, it may take away such Android apps from Play Retailer, too.
US-based know-how big Meta is reportedly planning a brand new high-end mannequin of its Meta Quest mixed-reality headset to tackle Apple’s Imaginative and prescient Professional. In keeping with a report by The Verge, citing The Info, Meta is engaged on a higher-end headset for 2027, aside from the next-generation Meta Quest headsets that may seemingly launch in 2026.
OPPO is about to broaden its funds 5G smartphone lineup in India with the launch of the OPPO K12x 5G on July 29. The Chinese language smartphone maker stated that the OPPO K12x 5G will characteristic segment-leading sturdiness options and shall be rated IP54 for mud and water resistance. The smartphone will boast the corporate’s proprietary splash contact know-how, which OPPO stated will make the smartphone operable even when the show is moist. OPPO has additionally detailed a number of the K12x’s key particulars together with show and battery specs, and AI options.
Apple is reportedly planning to launch the iOS 17.6 replace quickly, which could possibly be the final main replace for iOS 17 as Apple’s new iOS 18 working system nears its first steady model. In keeping with a report by 9To5Mac, Apple has cancelled the beforehand deliberate iOS 17.5.2 replace in favour of the iOS 17.6 that’s anticipated to convey bug fixes and enhancements on eligible iPhones.
WhatsApp, the Meta owned prompt messaging platform is reportedly planning to launch a brand new characteristic to let customers create usernames for his or her profiles. In keeping with WhatsApp replace tracker WABetaInfo, WhatsApp will enable customers to create usernames for connecting with individuals, eradicating the requisite of exchanging numbers.
Samsung is reportedly halting the cargo of its newly launched Galaxy Buds 3 Professional wi-fi earphones. In keeping with a report by Android Authority, Samsung has confirmed that it’s quickly suspending deliveries of the Buds 3 Professional to distribution channels. This comes after just a few early customers of the brand new Galaxy Buds 3 Professional alleged that the included silicone eartips are being simply torn when making an attempt to take away them from the buds.
Google continues to enhance Gemini to make it extra user-friendly. Google Gemini by default gives a text-only response but it surely gives a speaker icon on the highest of every consequence to learn the textual content aloud. The US-based software program big had introduced at its I/O 2024 occasion that Gemini will provide ten pure sounding voices, as an alternative of only one that’s default.
The Gamma PS1 emulator app for iOS is getting vital upgrades, together with Multitap emulation, improved audio high quality, and disc swapping performance. The Gamma PS1 emulator is a retro-game emulation app that permits customers to play video video games made for PlayStation 1 on their iPhones. In a put up on X (previously Twitter), Gamma PS1’s developer Benjamin Stark stated that the emulator’s iOS app has been up to date with improved multiplayer assist, disc swapping performance, sport library cowl artwork, and extra.
Nvidia is engaged on a model of its new flagship AI chips for the China market that may be suitable with present US export controls, three sources aware of the matter stated.
In a show of digital creativity, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, shared an AI-generated video on the social media platform X. The video showcases an imaginative portrayal of political and world leaders as vogue fashions, strutting down the runway in an array of eye-catching outfits. This one-of-a-kind video shortly captured the web’s consideration, going viral nearly immediately.
Synthetic intelligence (AI) may result in India’s providers export progress declining by 0.3-0.4 proportion factors yearly over the subsequent decade, stated the Financial Survey on Monday.
First Revealed: Jul 22 2024 | 8:03 PM IST
