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Apple releases iOS 18.1 developer beta 2 with AI features: Check what's new

Apple releases iOS 18.1 developer beta 2 with AI features: Check what's new

by | Aug 13, 2024 | Technology


Apple rolls out iOS 18 developer beta 2

2 min read Last Updated : Aug 13 2024 | 6:51 PM IST


After releasing the initial set of artificial intelligence features with the iOS 18.1 developer beta, Apple has now released the iOS 18.1 beta 2 for developers. While the new beta does not expand the suite of artificial intelligence features, it brings forward features previously introduced in the standard iOS 18 beta cycle. Additionally, it introduces new regional English language support for Apple Intelligence.


It is important to note that the iOS 18.1 beta cycle is limited to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models, as only these smartphones in the current generation support Apple Intelligence.


iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 2: What’s New


Carousel View in Photos App


Apple has made several tweaks to the redesigned Photos app based on user feedback. The company has reportedly removed the new Carousel view feature in iOS 18.1 developer beta 2, following similar changes made in the iOS 18 developer beta 5 last week. Carousel view allowed users to swipe and view picture highlights that were updated daily.


Distraction Control


Apple has introduced the new Distraction Control feature in iOS 18.1 developer beta 2. This feature, which was released last week on the standard iOS 18 beta cycle, allows users to remove certain elements from a webpage that might be distracting. These elements include sign-in pop-ups and overlays.


Apple Intelligence


With iOS 18.1 developer beta 2, Apple has added support for more localised English language dialects to its Apple Intelligence features. These localisation options now include Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, India, and Singapore, in addition to the U.S., UK, and Australia, which were added initially.


According to reports, Apple is also rolling out Apple Intelligence features in the European Union (EU) with iOS 18.1 developer beta 2.


Redesigns


Apart from these changes, iOS 18.1 developer beta 2 introduces some user interface improvements. For instance, notifications from apps with a Dark Mode icon enabled will now display the new icon in the notification bar instead of the regular bright icon. Apple has also added a new toggle for enabling Bluetooth in Control Center, separate from the general communication controls.

First Published: Aug 13 2024 | 6:51 PM IST



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CERT-in alerts against vulnerabilities in Windows operating system: Details

CERT-in alerts against vulnerabilities in Windows operating system: Details

by | Aug 13, 2024 | Technology


2 min read Last Updated : Aug 13 2024 | 6:33 PM IST


The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an advisory regarding vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerabilities affect Windows-based systems supporting Virtualization Based Security (VBS) and Windows Backup, including versions Windows 10, 11, and 12, as well as Windows Server.


“These vulnerabilities exist in Windows-based systems supporting Virtualization Based Security (VBS) and Windows Backup. An attacker with appropriate privileges could exploit these vulnerabilities to reintroduce previously mitigated issues or bypass VBS protections,” said CERT-In.


The nodal agency has classified these vulnerabilities as medium risk. While security patches for the vulnerabilities are not yet available, Microsoft has released a list of measures that users can take to protect themselves. The two identified vulnerabilities in Windows OS are CVE-2024-21302 and CVE-2024-38202 (CVE stands for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). The affected Windows software versions include:


Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)


Windows Server 2016


Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems


Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems


Windows 10 for x64-based Systems


Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems


Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems


Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems


Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)


Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems


Windows 11 Version 23H2 for ARM64-based Systems


Windows 10 Version 22H2 for 32-bit Systems


Windows 10 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems


Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems


Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems


Windows 11 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems


Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems


Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems


Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems


Windows 11 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems


Windows 11 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems


Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation)


Windows Server 2022


Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)


Windows Server 2019


Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems


Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems


Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems

First Published: Aug 13 2024 | 6:33 PM IST



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OnePlus Independence Day Sale: Check deals on OnePlus 12, Open, Nord, more

OnePlus Independence Day Sale: Check deals on OnePlus 12, Open, Nord, more

by | Aug 13, 2024 | Technology


3 min read Last Updated : Aug 13 2024 | 5:37 PM IST

China’s OnePlus has announced discounts, offers and no-cost equated monthly instalment (EMI) plans on its range of smartphones, as part of the Independence Day sale. During the sale period, which lasts on August 31, select OnePlus smartphones will be available with discounts up to Rs 20,000 on select bank cards. These includes the OnePlus Nord 4, OnePlus Open foldable smartphone, and the flagship OnePlus 12 series devices. Here are the details:


OnePlus Independence Day Offers: Details


OnePlus Nord 4: Offers


Customers purchasing the OnePlus Nord 4 can avail a discount of Rs 3000 on 256GB storage variants and discount of Rs 2000 on 128GB storage variant using ICICI Bank cards and OneCard. The company is also offering no-cost EMI options up to 6 months when purchasing the OnePlus Nord 4 smartphone on OnePlus.in, OnePlus Experience store, e-commerce platform Amazon and select offline stores.


OnePlus Nord 4: Launch Price


  • 8GB RAM + 128GB storage: Rs 29,999


  • 8GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 32,999


  • 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 35,999


OnePlus Open: Offers


ICICI Bank customers and OneCard users can avail a discount of Rs 20,000 on purchasing the OnePlus Open smartphone from OnePlus.in, Amazon.in, OnePlus Experience Stores, and select offline stores. Additionally, the company is offering exchange bonus up to Rs 8000 on trade-in deals. There are also options for no-cost EMI up to 12 months.


OnePlus Open: Launch Price


  • 16GB RAM + 512GB storage: Rs 1,39,999


  • 16GB RAM + 1TB storage (Apex Edition): Rs 1,49,999


OnePlus 12: Offers


The OnePlus 12 smartphone is available with a discount of Rs 5000 on OnePlus.in, Amazon.in, OnePlus Experience Stores, and select offline stores until August 15. Additionally, Customers can avail a discount of Rs 7000 on ICICI Bank cards and OneCard until August 31. The company is also offering an exchange bonus of up to Rs 10,000 on trade-in deals. No-cost EMI options up to 12 months are available as well on select bank cards.


OnePlus 12: Launch Price


  • 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 64,999


  • 16GB RAM + 512GB storage: Rs 69,999


OnePlus 12r: Offers


The OnePlus 12r smartphone is available with a discount of Rs 1000 on select variants until August 15. ICICI Bank card and OneCard users can avail a discount of Rs 2000 on the purchase of the OnePlus 12r from OnePlus.in, Amazon.in, OnePlus Experience Stores, and offline stores between August 15 and August 31. Additionally, the company is offering an exchange bonus of up to Rs 5000 on trade-in deals. 




No-cost EMI options up to 9 months are also available on select bank cards.


OnePlus 12r: Launch Price


  • 8GB RAM + 128GB storage: Rs 39,999


  • 8GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 42,999


  • 16GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 45,999


OnePlus Nord CE4 and CE4 Lite: Offers


ICICI Bank card and OneCard users can avail a discount of Rs 3000 on the OnePlus Nord CE4 smartphone and a discount of Rs 2000 on Nord CE4 Lite smartphones. There are also no-cost EMI options for up to six months on Nord CE4 and up to 3 months on Nord CE4 Lite smartphones.

First Published: Aug 13 2024 | 5:37 PM IST



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Elon Musk's interview of Donald Trump hit by DDos attack. Know what it is

Elon Musk's interview of Donald Trump hit by DDos attack. Know what it is

by | Aug 13, 2024 | Technology


In a recent interview with Elon Musk (Left), Donald Trump praised global leaders like Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un while criticising President Joe Biden, claiming his leadership could have prevented the Ukraine invasion. Image: X

2 min read Last Updated : Aug 13 2024 | 4:58 PM IST

Tesla CEO Elon Musk‘s interview of former US President Donald Trump on X was disrupted by a cyber attack. The interview was scheduled for 8PM ET but started after a 40 minutes delay. It also marked the return of the Republican presidential candidate to X after being banned in 2021.


Elon Musk has said that X had faced a DDos attack. “There appears to be a massive DDos attack on X. Working on shutting it down. Worst case, we will proceed with a smaller number of live listeners and post the conversation later,” Elon Musk posted on X.




What is DDos attack


DDos attack stands for Distributed Denial of Service Attack and it overloads a specific server or network with excess internet traffic to disrupt its normal flow of operations. DDos attacks use various compromised computer systems to generate traffic to attack and target other computer systems or networks.


Cloudflare, a cloud cybersecurity company describes it as “a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal traffic of a targeted server, service or network by overwhelming the target or its surrounding infrastructure with a flood of Internet traffic.”


A DDos attack can last for hours or days. DDoS attacks are conducted with networks of Internet-connected machines. These networks consist of computers and other devices (such as IoT devices) which have been infected with malware, allowing them to be controlled remotely by an attacker, according to Cloudflare. 

First Published: Aug 13 2024 | 4:58 PM IST



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Lenovo Legion gaming tablet launched in India with Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 chip

Lenovo Legion gaming tablet launched in India with Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 chip

by | Aug 13, 2024 | Technology


2 min read Last Updated : Aug 13 2024 | 4:34 PM IST


Chinese electronics maker Lenovo has launched its new gaming tablet, the Lenovo Legion Tab in India. The company said that the android tablet has been specifically designed for gamers and is aimed at bridging the gap between PC and Mobile gaming. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 chip, the Lenovo Legion Tab gets features for performance enhancement and thermal management during gaming.


Lenovo Legion Tab: Price and availability


Priced at Rs 39,999, the Lenovo Legion Tab is offered with 12GB RAM and 256GB on-board storage. The tablet will be available in India from August 15 on the company’s official website and e-commerce platform Flipkart.


Lenovo Legion Tab: Details


The Lenovo Legion Tab sports an 8.8-inch display of QHD+ (2560×1600) resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. Through its USB-C port, the tablet supports DisplayPort 1.4 technology as well for connecting it to an external display.


Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, the Lenovo Legion Tab gets 12GB LPDDR5X RAM. The tablet also features the company’s own Legion ColdFront vapor thermal solution that keeps the thermals in check. The tablet offers multiple performance modes that the user can choose from. This includes a Beast Mode for maximising performance during gameplay , Balanced Mode for an optimised performance, and an Energy Saving Mode for conserving battery life.


The Legion Tab also gets  Lenovo Freestyle integration which is Lenovo’s in-house technology that allows users to connect with other Legion devices. Using this users can share content between a Lenovo Legion laptop and the Tablet.  This also enables quick connectivity with Legion series monitors, headsets, keyboards, and mice.


The Lenovo Legion Tab features a 6550mAh battery and gets support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 technology using the 45W charging adapter.


Lenovo Legion Tab: Specifications


  • Display: 8.8-inch, QHD+(2560×1600) resolution, 144Hz refresh rate


  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1(4nm)


  • RAM: 12GB LPDDR5X


  • Storage: 256GB


  • Rear camera: 13MP primary + 2MP macro


  • Front camera: 8MP


  • Ports: 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0,  DisplayPort 1.4 support


  • Battery: 6550 mAh


  • Charging: 45W

First Published: Aug 13 2024 | 4:34 PM IST



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Files by Google could include Circle to Search and AI summaries: Report

Files by Google could include Circle to Search and AI summaries: Report

by | Aug 13, 2024 | Technology


2 min read Last Updated : Aug 13 2024 | 3:48 PM IST


Files by Google has reportedly added a shortcut for Circle to Search while viewing images, according to 9to5Google. When a user views a full screen image, above the edit floating action Button is a smaller action button. Google is reportedly testing two new icons for that smaller action button; one is magnifying glass and AI sparkle that is used for Smart Search capability by Files app and the second is a Google Lens logo. While Circle to Search does not have its own icon, a text box is displayed on the screen which says to Circle or tap anywhere to search.


Tapping anywhere on the image launches the Circle to Search feature. The full image is sent to Circle to Search without any Files by Google UI. This is a server side update for those in the beta channel.


Latest beta (version 1.4515.x) reportedly shows that AI generated summaries are arriving for files containing text. Users would be able to enable or disable this feature in settings. The AI summaries feature is expected to make use of the on-device Gemini Nano technology.


Files by Google had recently reportedly switched to stories like Recents carousel.


Circle to Search feature offers users the convenience to search directly from the screen. Circle to Search was initially introduced on the Samsung Galaxy S24 and is later made available on select Google Pixel devices. Google is also reportedly enhancing the Circle to Search feature by adding an on-screen barcode and QR code scanner. The QR and barcode scanner feature is currently being tested, and it is expected to be widely introduced soon.

First Published: Aug 13 2024 | 3:48 PM IST



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