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WhatsApp tests status update makeover in Android beta version: What is new

WhatsApp tests status update makeover in Android beta version: What is new

by | Jun 25, 2024 | Technology


2 min read Last Updated : Jun 25 2024 | 3:42 PM IST


WhatsApp could redesign the status update section on the Android app to make it easier for users to preview status without losing the option to view profile pictures of the contact that has posted it. The Meta-owned instant messaging platform has been working on revamping the design interface for the status update tray, but this is the first time the layout and other design elements have been available on the beta release. The redesigned status update section interface is rolling out to a few beta testers on the latest version of WhatsApp beta for Android and is expected to expand to more users in the upcoming days.

According to WhatsApp update tracker WABetaInfo, the status preview option is shown as a thumbnail on the right side of the screen for users who follow channels. There is a vertical list for status updates for users who do not follow any channel. In the vertical section, there is a redesigned thumbnail for profile photos and the status preview.


Previously, the profile photo would disappear and only status would be visible. This new feature will place the thumbnail next to profile photo and allow users to easily look at the contacts and browse updates.


Meta-owned WhatsApp has been trying to offer improved features to users. Recently, WhatsApp introduced a feature to let users set HD quality as default for sending photos and videos through chats. The feature has started rolling out to both iOS and Android users. Users can choose to send high resolution photos and videos by going to WhatsApp’s settings on their device, selecting ‘Storage and Data’ and selecting ‘HD quality’ as media upload quality. Additionally, WhatsApp also introduced a feature called “Calling Update”. The update includes support for screen sharing with audio, increased participants for video calls across devices and, putting spotlight on the speaker.

First Published: Jun 25 2024 | 3:42 PM IST



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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 series gets new colour variants in India: Take a look

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 series gets new colour variants in India: Take a look

by | Jun 25, 2024 | Technology


Redmi Note 13 Pro in Scarlet Red and Note 13 in Chromatic Purple

2 min read Last Updated : Jun 25 2024 | 2:33 PM IST


Xiaomi has introduced new colour variants of the Redmi Note 13 5G and Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G models. The India unit of the Chinese smartphone brand on June 25 announced that the Redmi Note 13 Pro smartphone will be available in a new Scarlet Red coloured variant, which will be added to the existing palette of Arctic White, Midnight Black, and Coral Purple colours. Similarly, the standard Redmi Note 13 is getting a Chromatic Purple colour option besides Prism Gold, Arctic White, and Stealth Black colours.


Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 series new colours: Price and availability


Both the Scarlet Red coloured variant of the Redmi Note 13 Pro and the Chromatic Purple colour for the Redmi Note 13 are now available for purchases on Mi online store, Mi Home, e-commerce platforms Amazon India and Flipkart, and at select retail stores.


Xiaomi has also announced a price drop for both the smartphones. The Redmi Note 13 Pro will be available at Rs 24,999 onwards, which is Rs 1000 less than the launch price of Rs 25,999. Additionally, customers purchasing the smartphone can avail a discount of up to Rs 3000 on HDFC, ICICI, SBI and Axis bank cards.


Similarly, the Redmi Note 13 is available for Rs 1000 less than its launch price, starting at Rs 16,999. Customers can avail a discount of up to Rs 1,500 on using HDFC, ICICI, SBI and Axis Bank cards.


Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G: Specification


  • Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED, 1.5K (resolution), 120Hz (refresh rates), 1800nits (peak brightness)


  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2


  • RAM: up to 12GB


  • Storage: up to 256GB


  • Rear Camera: 200MP (Samsung ISOCELL HP3) OIS + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro


  • Front Camera: 16MP


  • Battery: 5,000mAh, 67W fast charging


  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, IP54


Redmi Note 13 5G: Specification


  • Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz (refresh rates)


  • Processor:  MediaTek Dimensity 6080


  • RAM: up to 12GB


  • Storage: up to 256GB


  • Rear Camera: 108MP (f/1.7) + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro


  • Front Camera: 16MP


  • Battery: 5,000mAh, 33W fast charging


  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, IP54

First Published: Jun 25 2024 | 2:33 PM IST



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Google rolls out Gemini AI in side panel for Gmail and other workspace apps

Google rolls out Gemini AI in side panel for Gmail and other workspace apps

by | Jun 25, 2024 | Technology


Gemini on the Gmail side Panel

3 min read Last Updated : Jun 25 2024 | 2:06 PM IST

Google has started rolling out Gemini AI in the side panel of workspace apps such as Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive, as announced during the I/O developers conference in May. The US-based software giant has made the Gemini AI available on the side panel on Gmail for web, too.


Google said that leveraging Gemini in side panel, users can summarise, analyse and generate content based on insights from emails, documents and more without having to switch apps or tabs. Additionally, the side panel will use Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro model with a larger context window and improved reasoning.


Google said that the change will be available to Google Workspace customers with Gemini Business and Enterprise add-on, Gemini Education and Education Premium add-on, or Google One AI Premium subscription. The new features are now rolling out gradually and will be available to all customers by July 8.


Here is everything new coming to Google Workspace:


Gemini side panel in Google Workspace apps


Docs: Google said that Gemini in Docs side panel will help users write and refine their content. Additionally, it will assist users to summarise information and create based off files and more.


Slides: Gemini in the side panel for Slides will be able to generate new slides, generate custom images, summarise presentation and more.


Sheets: Google said that the Gemini powered side panel on Sheets will help users track and organise data. It will be capable of creating tables and generating formulas to carry out specific tasks.


Drive: Utilising Gemini on the side panel, users will be able to summarise multiple documents at once from their Google Drive. Gemini will assist them to get quick facts and information from stored documents and files without having to click on every individual item.


Gemini side panel in Gmail on web


Leveraging Gemini on the side panel for Gmail, users can ask the AI assistant to summarise an email thread, suggest responses, draft an email or even ask questions to find specific information from emails within your inbox or from your Google Drive files.


While Gemini in Gmail offers assistance within the platform, it also draws information from other Workspace apps like Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive.


Gemini on Gmail app for Android and iOS


Google is also rolling out Gemini in side panel-like features to the Gmail app for Android and iOS. The company said that with the new update, users will be able to analyse email threads and see a summarised view with the key highlights, just as with the side panel on the web version. The changes in the app have also started rolling out and will be available to all eligible end users in the coming days.

First Published: Jun 25 2024 | 2:06 PM IST



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Apple blocks OS emulators on iPhones, but allows gaming emulators: Report

Apple blocks OS emulators on iPhones, but allows gaming emulators: Report

by | Jun 25, 2024 | Technology


Delta Game emulator on iPhone

2 min read Last Updated : Jun 25 2024 | 1:40 PM IST

Apple allows retro gaming console emulator applications on iPhones through the App Store, but the US-based technology giant is denying the same to operating system emulators. According to a report by The Verge, Apple has rejected App Store submissions of iDOS 3, which emulates disk operating systems (DOS) like MS-DOS, and UTM SE, that lets users emulate operating systems like Windows 10, Windows 11, and more on iOS. According to the report Apple said that these apps violate guidelines of the App Store.


Earlier this year Apple updated its guidelines that allowed retro game console emulators, mini games and HTML5 mini apps on iPhones under guideline 4.7.


In a statement to The Verge, Chaoji Li, the developer of iDOS 3 said that their app offers emulation but it is not emulating a retro gaming console and according to the Apple App Review Guideline, the company will only allow retro game console emulators on iPhones. Li said that he asked Apple about the changes in the app required to be compliant, but the company “had no idea”.


Similarly UTM, the developer of UTM SE app posted on X stating that the Apple’s App Store Review board “determined  that ‘PC is not a console’ regardless of the fact that there are retro Windows / DOS games for the PC that UTM SE can be useful in running.” The developer also stated that Apple is not letting UTM SE on third party app marketplaces either as the guideline 4.7 is applicable to Notarization Review Guidelines too.


Apple, earlier this year, announced compatibility for alternative marketplaces for app distribution on Apple’s iPhone operating system – iOS in the European Union to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). However, the change has faced backlash from multiple app developers including Microsoft’s Xbox, Spotify and more for the notarization requirements. This essentially means that the apps will be required to go through the same security check that other iOS apps go through.

First Published: Jun 25 2024 | 1:40 PM IST



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Meta marks real images as 'Made by AI' on Facebook and Instagram: Know more

Meta marks real images as 'Made by AI' on Facebook and Instagram: Know more

by | Jun 25, 2024 | Technology


2 min read Last Updated : Jun 25 2024 | 1:03 PM IST


Meta is reportedly marking real photos taken by photographers as “Made by AI”. Many users have reported that Meta is adding the AI-generated label to real photos over the last few months. It is to be noted that the label shows when the photo is viewed on mobile and not on web.


According to TechCrunch, a technology news website, a photo of a basketball game by Pete Souza, former White House photographer, was labelled as AI-generated. Souza says that he was unable to remove the label from the photo.


Even basic edits on Adobe are resulting in images being marked as AI generated. Meta has been adding labels of Made by AI to real photos when generative AI tools like Adobe’s Generative Fill were used to remove small objects. Some photographers have also argued that any editing to the image should be disclosed.


Meta spokesperson Kate McLaughlin told the American technology news website The Verge that the company is aware of the issue and is evaluating its approach “so that [its] labels reflect the amount of AI used in an image.”


Meta had announced in February that it will add Made with AI labels to images uploaded on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. This was applicable especially for images created using third party software like Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, Adobe, Shutterstock and Midjourney. Since May, Meta has marked images as Made with AI. Meta had earlier informed in a blog post that it utilises metadata to detect the use of AI tools.

First Published: Jun 25 2024 | 1:03 PM IST



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Realme GT 6 goes on sale with introductory offers: Check price, specs, more

Realme GT 6 goes on sale with introductory offers: Check price, specs, more

by | Jun 25, 2024 | Technology


2 min read Last Updated : Jun 25 2024 | 12:15 PM IST

The Realme GT 6 is now available for purchase in India. The performance-focused smartphone is offered with up to Rs 4,000 cashback on select bank cards and up to Rs 1,000 bonus on exchange value on trade-in deals. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, the smartphone boasts a suite of artificial intelligence powered features related to imaging. The smartphone will be available on Realme online store, e-commerce platform Flipkart, and at select retail stores.


Realme GT6: Price and variants


16GB RAM + 512GB storage: Rs 44,999


12GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 42,999


8GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 40,999


Realme GT 6: Introductory offers


Customers can avail a bank cashback of Rs 4,000 from ICICI, HDFC and SBI banks on the 8GB+256GB and 16GB+512GB variants. On the 12GB+256GB variant, customers can avail a bank discount of Rs 3,000. Realme is offering a bonus of Rs 1,000 on top of the exchange value in trade-in deals. There is also an option for an equated monthly instalment plan (EMI) up to 12 months.


Bank offers and exchange bonus offers are only applicable on online purchases. However, customers getting their smartphones from mainline stores will still get six-month screen damage protection and Realme Buds Air 5 at no additional cost.


Realme GT 6: AI Features


The Realme GT 6 smartphone packs AI-powered tools for camera, media editing and productivity. These include AI night vision mode for enhancing low-light video recording capability. The AI smart removal feature allows users to select “passersby,” “clutter” in images that are then automatically removed while the empty space in the background is filled using generative AI. Another notable inclusion is the AI Smart Loop feature that can identify the content selected and dragged by the user on the screen, allowing for quick sharing to third-party apps.


Realme GT 6: Specifications


  • Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate, 6000nits peak brightness, HDR10+, Dolby Vision


  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3


  • RAM: 16GB / 12GB/ 8GB (LPDDR5x)


  • Storage: 512GB / 256GB (UFS 4.0)


  • Rear Camera: 50MP Primary (Sony LYT-808) (OIS) + 50MP ultra-wide (Sony IMX355) + 50MP telephoto camera with 2x zoom (Samsung JN5)


  • Front camera: 32MP


  • Battery: 5500mAh


  • Charging: 120W SUPERVOOC wired


  • OS: Android 14 based realmeUI 5.0


First Published: Jun 25 2024 | 12:15 PM IST





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