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iPad Pro 2024 Could Arrive With M4 Chipset, Will Get Major Display Upgrade

Apple has scheduled its Let Loose event for May 7, 2024, where it will likely announce new products, including a new iPad, Apple Pencil, Magic Keyboard, and more. Furthermore, a new report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has revealed that the company’s latest iPad Pro could boast a new M4 chipset instead of M3. Here is everything you need to know about the updated iPad lineup, including the upcoming iPad Air and iPad Pro 2024.

New iPad Pro 2024 To Boast OLED Screen And M4 Processor
According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the iPad Pro 2024 will offer an updated OLED screen and a new M4 chipset. He also claims the Cupertino giant could position the tablet as its first AI-powered device with many AI features.

Furthermore, the company could introduce a new iPad Air with a 12.9-inch display, making it its largest tablet ever. Gurman also claims that Apple will likely focus on AI features in the iPhone 16 with the A18 chipset.

The report also reveals that the company is working on an updated Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard. Moreover, the new Pencil will offer haptic feedback, perhaps the first for a stylus. The new M4 chipset in the iPad Pro 2024 will likely allow the use of unseen AI capabilities like never before.

Apple Likely To Focus On AI Features At The Event
Gurman also states that Apple will join the AI bandwagon and showcase the iPad Pro 2024 with many AI features. The company is also likely to continue the momentum at WWDC in June, focusing on AI with the introduction of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 alongside the iPad Pro 2024.

Furthermore, Apple could also tease upcoming AI features that will debut with iPhone 16 and iOS 18 in 2024. We can also expect announcements related to iPadOS, watchOS and macOS at the event.

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According to Mark Gurman, the company is also working on a new large tabletop, the iPad 2024, connected to a robotic arm. He has also shared Apple’s intention to enter robotics by launching a new home robot

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Google Pixel 8A To Launch With 7 Years Of Update & These Features

The Google Pixel 8A is one of the most anticipated smartphones to launch this year. It will be unveiled at the Google I/O event on May 15, 2024. Furthermore, a new leak has revealed the promo material and video of the upcoming smartphone. The Google Pixel 8A could launch with seven years of update support and many AI features. Here is everything you need to know about the Google Pixel 8A.

Google Pixel 8A Leak Reveals 7 Years Of Security Patches And AI Features

According to a leak by Android Headlines, the Google Pixel 8A will launch with seven years of security update support. However, unlike the Google Pixel 8 and the Google Pixel 8 Pro, the phone will receive seven years of security patches, not OS updates.

This means the company could have a different update policy for the Google Pixel 8A, which some rumours suggest could be four years. Furthermore, the report also reveals the Pixel 8A will get plenty of AI features, including Audio Magic Eraser, Night Sight and Best Take.

These features are already available on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, so you can expect them to function similarly on the budget phone. In addition, the Google Pixel 8A promo reveals it will offer call screening with Call Assist, a summary of emails, and Circle To Search.

Moreover, the Pixel 8A will run on the Tensor G3 chipset, like the Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8 Pro. The promo claims the phone will offer fast charging with fast charging and a reliable all-day battery, likely to be 30W.

Expected Pricing And Availability
The leaked teaser also promotes the IP67 rating and Google One VPN, which will shut down on June 10, 2024. According to the report, the Google Pixel 8A will go on sale on May 16, a few days after the Google I/O event.

The phone will be available in four colours: Obsidian, Porcelain, Mint and Bay. Furthermore, Google will offer silicone cases for the Pixel 8A in the same colours.

The leaks reveal that the Google Pixel 8A could cost 510 Canadian dollars (around Rs.31,000), similar to the Google Pixel 7A. However, we can expect it to debut around Rs.40,000 to Rs.45,000 in India.

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Upcoming Apple’s A18 Pro Chip May Offer On-Device AI Performance

Apple’s next iPhone 16 series is scheduled to be released in September 2024. This is a much-awaited device among users. Many rumours claim that it will come with significant improvements. Which includes a fresh design, improved camera features, and a new chip. According to early reports, the Cupertino-based tech giant is preparing the A18 Pro processor for its next iPhone series. This chip comes with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) features. Apple used its older A16 chip for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models. But, the all-new A17 Pro chips used in the Pro models. Now, the A18 Pro chip is in the pipeline.

A18 Pro Chip
According to a report from 9to5Mac, Apple is planning changes to its A18 Pro chip for artificial intelligence in its devices. The company is ramping up chip production faster than usual. The 6 GPU version of its A18 Pro will have a larger chip area compared to the A17 Pro. It reflects the trend towards edge AI computing. The chip will take a large area suggesting that the chip can accommodate more transistors and specialized components. This brings even more on-device AI features to the iPhone 16 Pro lineup.

The report highlighted that Apple may face challenges balancing these factors. To avoid this, Apple has accelerated production of the A18 Pro ahead of the launch of the iPhone 16 later this year. So, artificial intelligence is processed directly on your device instead of in the cloud with edge AI computing. Apple is rumoured to take a two-pronged approach to AI features this year, leveraging cloud infrastructure, perhaps in collaboration with Google, for some features, while others are entirely on-device. The iPhone 16 series is expected to launch later this year with major changes and upgrades. You may see A18 SoC in standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus while the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max may come with the A18 Pro chip.

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Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra Arrives With Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: Price, Specs

ASUS has launched its flagship smartphone, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, with top-of-the-line specifications and a new design. The Zenfone 11 Ultra caters to those looking for a non-gaming phone from a Taiwanese giant with a large display and clean software. Here is everything you need to know about the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, including its price and specifications.

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra Price
The ASUS Zenfone 11 starts at a price of €999 (approximately Rs.90,518) for the 12GB+256GB variant. Furthermore, the 16GB+512GB model will cost €1099 (approximately Rs.99,619)

ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is available in Eternal Black, Skyline Blue, Misty Fray, Verdure Green and Desert Sienna. The company has no plans to launch the phone in India.

11 Ultra Specifications
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra features a 6.78-inch Full-HD+ LTPO AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The phone also has Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for protection and a peak brightness of 1600 nits.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 powers the phone with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Moreover, it ships with Android 14 out of the box and will have up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage.

The phone sports a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 sensor for optics, a 13-megapixel ultrawide and a 32-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x zoom. In addition, you get a 32-megapixel selfie shooter.

The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra packs a 5,500mAh battery with support for 65W wired and 15W wireless charging. It also has a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual stereo speakers with Dirac, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and NFC.

There are also AI features such as AI transcript, AI call translation, AI Noise cancellation and AI wallpaper. You also get Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for connectivity.

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Could Get Car Crash Detection Feature

Samsung is planning to add crash detection to its recently launched Galaxy S24 series. The S24 series includes the Samsung Galaxy S24, Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

All three phones are currently available for purchase in India and could soon receive crash detection similar to iPhones. Here’s everything you need to know about this upcoming feature.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Crash Detection Feature In The Works
According to a report by Android Police, the S24 series will soon get a new Crash Detection feature similar to iPhones and the Google Pixel series. The reference to the feature was seen in the Tasker app, which included a Car Crash Detect Wakeup functionality in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.

Moreover, the report claims that a system app known as MoccaMobile is also present in OneUI 6.1, which likely contains the code for detecting car crashes. Although, there is no clarity on how this feature will work and when it will arrive on Samsung phones.

But there is a high possibility that the car crash detection could be exclusive to the Galaxy S24 series, Z Fold 5, and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 since the code was not present on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. This feature will automatically alert emergency services and contacts when detecting a car crash.

The car crash detection feature could arrive with a future OneUI update for Samsung devices. Recently, the company released the OneUI 6.1 with AI features for the S24 series.

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iOS 18 To Be The Biggest Update Ever, Will Bring These Features

Apple is already working on the iOS 18, and the new update will offer plenty of generative AI features. A new report suggests the upcoming update will be the biggest in the company’s history.

This major iOS update will bring AI features across the board, offering a similar experience to Galaxy AI. Here is everything you need to know about iOS 18 and what features you can expect with it.

iOS 18 Update Will Bring Ambitious Changes With AI Features
According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the upcoming iOS 18 will be the “most ambitious and compelling” update in years. Furthermore, Gurman claims that Craig Federighi, Apple’s head of software engineering, told employees that the upcoming update will have “ambitious changes all around”.

In addition, the iOS 18 update will offer plenty of AI features, including a complete overhaul of Siri based on LLM (Large Language Learning Model). Moreover, iMessage will also offer AI integration with the ability to complete sentences and ask questions.

Other apps, such as Apple Music, will be able to create AI-generated playlists, iWork (Keynote and Pages) will offer AI features for productivity, and Xcode will help developers code apps faster with AI.

Apple will likely announce the next iOS version during its WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) in June. These AI features could cost the company around $1 billion for development.

Furthermore, the Apple iPhone 16 series will likely rely more on iOS 18 instead of bringing any major hardware changes. These phones could also offer AI features similar to GalaxyAI and Google Pixel 8 series.

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iPhone 16 Series To Get More RAM, New 5G Modems

Apple will launch its iPhone 16 lineup later this year with new AI features and larger screen sizes. The iPhone 16 series includes the Apple iPhone 16, Apple iPhone 16 Plus, Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

All four phones will offer substantial upgrades over their predecessor with more RAM and faster connectivity. Here is everything you need to know about the upgrades in the iPhone 16 lineup.

iPhone 16 Series To Get More RAM
According to a report by 9to5Mac, the Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will use a new A18 chipset based on a 3nm process. Furthermore, the base models of the iPhone 16 series will have 8GB of RAM, increasing from the 6GB of RAM in the iPhone 15 models.

The new 3nm chipset will also improve the power efficiency of the phones apart from making them more powerful. Moreover, the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will use a new A18 Pro processor.

Upcoming iPhones To Get New 5G Modems
In addition, the iPhone 16 Pro models will use a new Qualcomm X75 model, enabling them to offer faster 5G speeds. Similarly, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will use the Qualcomm X70 models, the same as the iPhone 15 series.

According to Qualcomm, the X75 modem is the company’s 6th generation modem, which offers support for 5G advanced with a new architecture. It is clear that the Cupertino giant plans to differentiate between the base and Pro models of the iPhone 16 by using different modems and chipsets.

Previous reports suggest the iPhone 16 series will also get a new dedicated capture button for taking video. Apple is also working on new AI features with iOS 18 with a new LLM (Language Learning Model).

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iPhone 16 To Get New Capture Button For This Dedicated Purpose

Apple introduced the Action button with the Apple iPhone 15 Pro series, which replaced the mute switch. Users can map this customizable action button to a wide range of features, such as launching a specific app, turning on the camera or toggling the flashlight.

Apple now wants to bring another button with the iPhone 16 series called the Capture button. Here is everything you need to know about the new Capture Button.

iPhone 16 To Arrive With New Capture Button For Taking Videos
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the iPhone 16 will retain the same design as the iPhone 15 series with iterative upgrades.

Furthermore, Apple will also bring the Action button to the Apple iPhone 16 and Apple iPhone 16 Plus, while the Apple iPhone 16 Pro series will get a new capture button. This dedicated button will allow users to record a video, claims Gurman.

Although he does not disclose the name of the button, it is likely to be called the Capture Button. Moreover, the Cupertino Giant could also bring new video features with the iPhone 16 Pro series that will justify the addition of the capture button.

There is no information on whether users will be able to customize the button to perform other camera features, such as taking a selfie or capturing a portrait photo.

He also claims the iPhone 16 Pro series will increase in screen size compared to the current models. According to rumours, the iPhone 16 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max will have screen sizes of 6.2 inches and 6.8 inches, respectively.

Other Changes And Upgrades In iPhone 16
The iPhone 16 series is likely to debut in 2024 with new AI features in iOS 18. These AI features will work similarly to the ones in the Google Pixel series, with Siri using a dedicated LLM (Language Learning Model) to perform tasks.

The Pro models will get a new Snapdragon X75 modem for faster connectivity apart from Wi-Fi 7 support. These phones will use the new Apple A18 Bionic chipset based on a 3nm architecture, while the base models will get the A17 processor, which will be a toned-down version of the A17 Pro.

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Xiaomi HyperOS Update Now Rolling Out: Check Compatible Devices

Xiaomi has started rolling out its HyperOS update for its devices from today. The company introduced HyperOS as a replacement for its decade-old MIUI skin in October.

The new operating system brings UI changes, tweaks and upgrades over its predecessor with faster app opening and loading times. Here is when the HyperOS update will arrive on your device.

HyperOS Update Rollout: Eligible Devices
Xiaomi has started the first phase of the HyperOS update rollout. The update will be sent to all eligible devices via an OTA.

Furthermore, eight devices will receive the update in the initial phase, with other devices receiving it later. According to the post by the official HyperOS account, the following devices will get the update in Q1 2024:

•Xiaomi 13 Ultra
•Xiaomi 13 Pro
•Xiaomi 13
•Xiaomi 13T Pro
•Xiaomi 13T
•Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
•Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
•Xiaomi Pad 6

Moreover, Poco F5 will also get the HyperOS update, becoming the first POCO phone to receive the update. The Xiaomi-owned company will announce the rollout date for other devices in the future.

Hyper OS Update New Features
The HyperOS update brings faster performance with better app loading and opening times. Xiaomi has optimized the interface to ensure a smooth user experience.

Furthermore, there are new UI changes in HyperOS, such as lock screen customization and a dynamic island-like pill for notifications. The company also plans to integrate its devices with each other for cross-device functionality with the update.

There are also new AI upgrades, including the feature to capture text in photos and the option to convert doodles into paintings. Users can also use their phone as a webcam with HyperOS.

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Apple iPhone 16 To Be A Minor Upgrade, Will Rely On iOS Magic

Apple recently launched the Apple iPhone 15 series in September, and the company now seems to be working on its next generation of iPhones. The Apple iPhone 16 series will bring new features and ship with new iOS 18 software. Although a new report suggests the iPhone 16 will likely be a minor upgrade, Apple will rely more on software tricks than hardware to sell its new iPhones.

iPhone 16 To Be An Iterative Upgrade With AI Features
According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the upcoming Apple iPhone 16 will be an iterative upgrade and won’t have “any major advances next year”. The company is reportedly banking on its new software tricks to boost the sales of its next iPhones.

The Apple iPhone 16 will have new exclusive AI features with the iOS 18 update. The next iOS update will bring significant changes with new features, design and performance boosts.

iOS 18 could be “relatively groundbreaking” and bring new AI features similar to Microsoft’s Copilot and Samsung’s Galaxy AI. Siri could get a massive boost with Apple’s new Language Learning Models (LLM), which will power apps like Pages, Keynotes, Numbers and Apple Music.

Apple is also testing a prototype of the iPhone 16 series with a punch-hole cutout, although it is unlikely to make it to the release. This is because the company has invested a lot of resources in promoting the Dynamic Island introduced with the Apple iPhone 14 Pro series.

Apple Is Working Hard To Fix Bugs In iOS 16
Apple’s head of software, Craig Federighi, froze the development of iOS 18 last month because “the quality of initial versions missed the mark”. Gurman claims this break helped the company fix bugs and improve the update’s performance.

The engineers spent a week “focused exclusively on rooting out glitches” in the software. Moreover, the iOS 18 update has reached its first milestone, with the company completing its first internal version with all new features.

It is now heading to its next milestone, M2, where the debugging process will begin. Furthermore, Gurman claims there are four milestones for each iOS update, lasting six weeks after WWDC in June. Four of these milestones are related to adding new features, while the other two focus on fixing bugs.

The company plans to deliver a polished software experience with fewer bugs and glitches. Given the long list of devices the new iOS 16 update will support, it seems to be a daunting task for Apple engineers.