YouTube tests 'Hype' feature with small creators: What is it, how it works

YouTube tests 'Hype' feature with small creators: What is it, how it works



Google’s video streaming platform YouTube is testing a new “Hype” feature in select countries. It essentially allows viewers to increase the possibility of a video appearing in the rankings with other hyped videos that week. YouTube has titled the announcement about the testing of the feature as “New way for viewers to support their favourite creators.”


YouTube has noted on its support page that Hype is similar to the Like and Share function that it already has. The official announcement also states that Hypes are not used as an indicator for YouTube’s reach and discovery system.


The feature is mainly aimed to help small creators to be discovered by new viewers and help them receive support from the community. The testing of the feature is allowed for only a subset of YouTube Partner Program content creators who follow the community guidelines and have less than 500,000 subscribers.


Hyped videos are displayed in the “Explore” section and not the trending section. Moreover, viewers can only hype videos published in the last seven days.


The new feature is being experimented in Brazil, Taiwan and Turkey and it is unclear whether it is a paid feature. YouTube has said that it will collect feedback and learn if and how the feature will be expanded to other people in upcoming days.


Previously, YouTube had announced that it is experimenting with a feature that will let users add context to videos in the form of notes. This will help provide relevant information to others for clarification. This arrives in addition to other context prioritising features that YouTube has introduced recently such as information panels and additional requirements for disclosing synthetic or altered content.

First Published: Jun 25 2024 | 11:13 AM IST



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Apple rolls out iOS 18 developer beta 2: New features and eligible iPhones

Apple rolls out iOS 18 developer beta 2: New features and eligible iPhones


Apple rolls out iOS 18 developer beta 2

Apple has released iOS 18 developer beta 2 for eligible iPhones, introducing several new features and improvements. Key additions include iPhone Mirroring on compatible Macs, SharePlay screen sharing, a dark mode icon for the App Store, and a multi-language keyboard. Notably, in certain regions, the update also introduces support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) in the Messages app.


iOS 18 developer beta 2: What is new


iPhone Mirroring


iPhone Mirroring allows users to display their iPhone screen on supported Mac computers. This feature enables seamless interaction between devices, including receiving notifications and utilising drag-and-drop functionality without unlocking the iPhone.


Enhanced SharePlay


SharePlay screen sharing enhances collaboration by enabling users to draw on and control others’ screens during shared sessions, facilitating effective communication and cooperation.


App Store


The App Store now features a dark mode icon, aligning with the system-wide aesthetic preferences of iOS.


Multi-language keyboard


The multi-language keyboard update expands support to handle up to three languages simultaneously, offering a selection of 27 Indian languages including English (India), Hindi, Assamese, Bangla, and Urdu.


RCS messaging


While RCS messaging support is included in this beta, it is not yet available in India.


Things to keep in mind before downloading


Developer betas are used by developers to check their apps on the upcoming operating system and to report bugs. Since the bugs are removed after the testing, you might face unexpected crashing on the phone or it might prevent you from using some apps in addition to other issues that you might face, hence Developer beta should be downloaded with caution. You can also sign up for a more stable public beta for iOS 18, which will be released later in the month or in July.


iOS 18 developer beta 2: How to download and install


  • On iPhone, go to Settings-General-Software Update

  • Tap on the Beta Updates option and select iOS 18 Developer Beta

  • Move back to Software Update page and wait for the download to appear

  • Agree to Apple terms and initiate download process

  • Installation will begin subsequent to download process


iOS 18 developer beta 2: Eligible iPhone models


  • iPhone 15

  • iPhone 15 Plus

  • iPhone 15 Pro

  • iPhone 15 Pro Max

  • iPhone 14

  • iPhone 14 Plus

  • iPhone 14 Pro

  • iPhone 14 Pro Max

  • iPhone 13

  • iPhone 13 mini

  • iPhone 13 Pro

  • iPhone 13 Pro Max

  • iPhone 12

  • iPhone 12 mini

  • iPhone 12 Pro

  • iPhone 12 Pro Max

  • iPhone 11

  • iPhone 11 Pro

  • iPhone 11 Pro Max

  • iPhone XS

  • iPhone XS Max

  • iPhone XR

  • iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)

First Published: Jun 25 2024 | 10:58 AM IST



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Apple rejected idea of iPhone AI partnership with Meta months ago

Apple rejected idea of iPhone AI partnership with Meta months ago


Apple Inc. rejected overtures by Meta Platforms Inc. to integrate the social networking company’s AI chatbot into the iPhone. (Photo: Reuters)

By Mark Gurman

Apple Inc. rejected overtures by Meta Platforms Inc. to integrate the social networking company’s AI chatbot into the iPhone months ago, according to people with knowledge of the matter. 


The two companies aren’t in discussions about using Meta’s Llama chatbot in an AI partnership and only held brief talks in March, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the situation is private. The dialogue about a partnership didn’t reach any formal stage, and Apple has no active plans to integrate Llama. 


The preliminary talks occurred around the time Apple started hashing out deals to use OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Alphabet Inc.’s Gemini in its products. The iPhone maker announced the ChatGPT agreement earlier this month and said it was expecting to offer Gemini in the future. 


Apple decided not to move forward with formal Meta discussions in part because it doesn’t see that company’s privacy practices as stringent enough, according to the people. Apple has spent years criticizing Meta’s technology, and integrating Llama into the iPhone would have been a stark about-face.


Apple also sees ChatGPT as a superior offering. Google, meanwhile, is already a partner for search in Apple’s Safari web browser, so a future Gemini deal would build on that relationship.


Spokespeople for Apple and Meta declined to comment. The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday that the two companies were in talks about an AI partnership.


Apple unveiled a suite of artificial intelligence features at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 10. The new technology — called Apple Intelligence — includes homegrown tools for summarizing notifications, transcribing voice memos and generating custom emoji.


But Apple’s chatbot technology isn’t as advanced as that of rivals, prompting it to seek out partners. The company also believes that customers will want the ability to switch between different chatbots depending on their needs, similar to how they might hop between Google and Microsoft Corp.’s Bing for searches.


Apple continues to talk to AI startup Anthropic about eventually adding that company’s chatbot as an option, the people said. Apple Intelligence will begin rolling out later this year as part of operating systems for the iPhone, iPad and Mac. 


The current deal with OpenAI doesn’t involve money swapping hands, but Apple will allow paying ChatGPT customers to access their subscriptions within the iOS operating system. That could generate revenue for OpenAI, a percentage of which could be headed to Apple in the form of App Store commissions.


Meta and Apple were on friendlier terms a decade ago, when the iPhone maker was integrating Facebook into iOS. But the companies have become fierce rivals in recent years, competing over AI, home devices and mixed-reality headsets.

First Published: Jun 25 2024 | 7:56 AM IST



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Cyberattack compromised data centre; won't pay  mn ransom: Indonesia

Cyberattack compromised data centre; won't pay $8 mn ransom: Indonesia


The attackers have held data hostage and offered a key for access in return for the $8 million ransom, said PT Telkom Indonesia’s director of network & IT solutions, Herlan Wijanarko, without giving further details.


Indonesia’s national data centre has been compromised by a hacking group asking for a $8 million ransom that the government won’t pay, authorities said Monday.


The cyberattack has disrupted services of more than 200 government agencies at both the national and regional levels since June 20, said Samuel Abrijani Pangerapan, the director general of informatics applications with the Communications and Informatics Ministry.


Some government services have returned immigration services at airports and elsewhere are now functional but efforts continue at restoring other services such as investment licensing, Pangerapan told reporters.


The attackers have held data hostage and offered a key for access in return for the $8 million ransom, said PT Telkom Indonesia’s director of network & IT solutions, Herlan Wijanarko, without giving further details.

 


Wijanarko said the company, in collaboration with authorities at home and abroad, is investigating and trying to break the encryption that made data inaccessible.


Communication and Informatics Minister Budi Arie Setiadi told journalists that the government won’t pay the ransom.


We have tried our best to carry out recovery while the (National Cyber and Crypto Agency) is currently carrying out forensics, Setiadi added.


The head of that agency, Hinsa Siburian, said they had detected samples of the Lockbit 3.0 ransomware.

(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

First Published: Jun 24 2024 | 10:00 PM IST



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Tech wrap Jun 24: OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite, Samsung Music Frame, Razr 50, more

Tech wrap Jun 24: OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite, Samsung Music Frame, Razr 50, more



OnePlus has launched the Nord CE4 Lite 5G on June 24. The baseline model in the Nord line-up boasts an AMOLED display of 120Hz refresh rate, 50MP main camera (Sony LYT-600) with optical image stabilisation (OIS), 5,500 mAh battery with support for 80W fast wired charging. Moreover, the smartphone supports reverse charging that enables it to charge supported accessories using its built-in battery capacity.


Samsung has launched in India the Music Frame wireless speaker, powered by Dolby Atmos, at Rs 23,990. Designed for homes, the speaker has a minimal wall-mountable design. Moreover, it looks like a real frame supported by an option to display photos. The Samsung Music Frame will be available on Samsung India website and Amazon.


Motorola is set to unveil its next generation flip-style foldable smartphones, Motorola Razr 50 series, on June 25. Although the company has not specified a schedule for the India launch, the product category page – featuring Motorola Razr 50 Ultra features – is now live on the e-commerce platform Amazon India. It could be an indication that the top-end model in the series could launch in India soon after the global unveiling on June 25.


Apple is planning to release the second developer beta for iOS 18 on June 24. The second developer beta build of iOS 18 is expected to bring two more features, which Apple introduced for supported iPhone at its WWDC 2024 keynote.


Microsoft is rolling out a new feature that will allow Android smartphone users to connect and access their smartphones directly from the Start menu on their Windows 11 PCs. With this feature, users will be able to view their phone’s battery and connectivity status from the Start menu and even access phone messages, calls and photos.


Apple is reportedly working on an affordable version of the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset that would work like an accessory for Mac and iPhone. According to a Bloomberg report, Apple is considering making a new version of the Vision Pro that would be reliant on a tethered Mac or iPhone. Additionally, the company might cut down on some display specifications as well to reduce the cost of the headset.


X has announced that only premium subscribers will be allowed to livestream on the platform. The official (at)Live profile confirmed the news on X. The date for implementation of this change is not yet confirmed, but the post states that live streaming will not be available for free users on X. Live streaming, through an encoder platform integrated with X, will also not be allowed for non-premium subscribers.


South Korean electronics maker Samsung could be working on the Ultra model in the smartwatch line-up. Reportedly, a smartwatch appeared on Samsung’s official website with the name “Galaxy Watch Ultra” alongside an LTE model. The name of the watch was spotted by India’s consumer technology news platform 91mobiles on a support page published briefly on Samsung Canada website. Besides the name, reportedly, the support page had details about the size (47mm) of the watch and connectivity (LTE), too.


Apple Intelligence is the talk of the town after WWDC 2024, but all eyes are now on the next-generation iPhones that are slated for launch in September – going by Apple’s iPhone launch cycle tradition. Anticipated to be called the iPhone 16 series, the lineup would comprise four models – two in baseline and two in Pro line. All four models in the lineup are expected to bring major design changes. Moreover, all the models in the series are expected to get a new capacitive button, backed by Apple Haptic engine, in addition to the Action Button.


Facebook parent Meta Platforms has discussed integrating Meta’s generative AI model into Apple Inc’s recently announced AI system for iPhones, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.


Has it happened that you are chatting with a friend and decided to go for a weekend trip but had to pause and use a search engine to fix the itinerary? It would have been superfast if within that chat there was an app giving recommendations. This will be possible from Monday when Meta rolls out its Meta AI assistant across all its platforms – Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Messenger and meta.ai (a website) – in India.


China’s ByteDance is working with US chip designer Broadcom on developing an advanced AI processor, two sources familiar with the matter said, a move that would help TikTok’s owner secure sufficient supply of high-end chips amid US-Sino tensions.


Apple will delay launching three new artificial intelligence features because landmark European Union tech rules require it to ensure that rival products and services can function with its devices, the U.S. tech group said on Friday.


The Vivo X Fold 3 Pro is a noteworthy foldable smartphone excelling in various aspects. It boasts high-quality displays, a flagship-grade imaging system, and AI features, making it a versatile device suitable for diverse users. Additionally, its compact design, sturdy construction, and water ingress protection position it as a strong contender in the foldable device market.

First Published: Jun 24 2024 | 9:30 PM IST



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OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G launched in India: Know price, specs, offers, more

OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G launched in India: Know price, specs, offers, more



Expanding its Nord smartphone line-up in India, China’s OnePlus on June 24 launched the Nord CE4 Lite 5G at Rs 20,999 onwards. The budget 5G smartphone boasts an AMOLED display of 120Hz refresh rate, 50MP main camera (Sony LYT-600) with optical image stabilisation (OIS), 5,500 mAh battery with support for 80W fast wired charging. Moreover, the smartphone supports reverse charging that enables it to charge supported accessories using its built-in battery capacity.


OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite: Price and variants


8GB RAM + 128GB storage: Rs 19,999


8GB RAM + 256GB Storage: Rs 22,999


OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite: Availability and offers


The OnePlus Nord CE4 will be available in Mega Blue and Super silver colours from June 27 onwards on the OnePlus India website, OnePlus store app, OnePlus Experience Stores, e-commerce platform Amazon India, and at select retail outlets including Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay Sales and more. OnePlus has also announced an Ultra Orange colour variant of the smartphone which is exclusive to the Indian market and will be available at a later date.


As for the introductory offer, customers purchasing the smartphone can avail a discount of Rs 1,000 on ICICI bank and OneCard credit cards. There is also an option for a monthly equated instalment plan of up to 6 months from select banks.


OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite: Specification


The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor, paired with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. The smartphone sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED display of 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness level of 2100 nits. In the imaging department, the smartphone has a 50MP Sony LYT-600 primary camera with OIS. A 2MP depth sensing camera rounds off the dual-camera setup on the rear. On the front the smartphone gets a 16MP sensor. Powered by a 5500mAh battery, the smartphone supports 80W fast wired charging.


  • Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 2400 x 1080 resolution, 2100nits peak brightness

  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695

  • RAM: 8GB

  • Storage: 128GB / 256GB

  • Rear camera: 50MP (Sony LYT-600) primary with OIS + 2 MP depth sensor

  • Front Camera: 16 MP

  • Battery: 5500mAh

  • Charging: 80W SUPERVOOC wired, reverse charging

  • OS: OxygenOS 14 based on Android 14

  • Colours: Mega Blue, Super Silver, Ultra Orange

First Published: Jun 24 2024 | 7:22 PM IST



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