Apple has launched the Apple Watch ‘For Your Kids’ in India. The kids’ features focused on safety and privacy are now available on select Apple Watches. Users can set up the watch with cellular connectivity for their kids, even if they don’t have their own iPhone. This feature will allow kids to send text messages and make calls while parents can track their whereabouts.
Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 foldables are now on sale in India, alongside new ecosystem products like the Galaxy Buds 3 series, Galaxy Watch 7, and Galaxy Watch Ultra. Samsung launched these devices at its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10, and the devices are available for pre-order in the region with offers.
American social media giant Meta is bringing new features and more language support to its Meta AI chatbot. In a press release issued by the company, Meta said that Meta AI across all Meta-owned social media apps, including Instagram and Facebook, will be available in seven new languages, including Hindi. Additionally, the AI-powered chatbot is getting new generative and creative tools for generating personalized images and solving more complex problems.
Apple has released iOS 18 beta 4 for eligible iPhone models. The new platform update brings several improvements and changes, including new camera settings, icon redesigns, and broader support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging. There’s no sign of Apple Intelligence on the new beta yet, but Apple is expected to start testing the new AI-powered features soon.
Finnish mobile phone maker Human Mobile Devices (HMD) is planning to launch its first smartphone series, called Crest, in India on July 25. The mid-range series is expected to comprise two models, the Crest and the Crest Max 5G. HMD announced the launch in a post on X.
Amazon has announced updates to its Prime Video streaming platform with a personalized recommendation feed powered by generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI) and new features. In the revamped interface, it will be easier to find content to watch and the process will be more streamlined. There will be no additional cost for membership to the platform. The improvements are rolling out now and will be available to everyone in the coming days on all devices.
Adobe has announced new Firefly tools for Illustrator and Photoshop, which will allow users to create and edit in more imaginative ways. The American software maker revealed that Illustrator and Photoshop will integrate several AI-powered tools and workflow improvements to speed up tasks.
Apple Music on iPhone is reportedly getting features powered by Apple Intelligence with the iOS 18 update. According to a report from 9To5Mac, the new developer beta 4 of iOS 18 contains a line of code that suggests Apple Music users will soon have the ability to generate AI artwork for playlists.
YouTube Music is introducing new artist pages on Android and iOS. According to 9to5Google, after the redesign, the artist name is aligned to the left, accompanying the subscriber count and follow button. The new update makes the app’s layout more compact and easier to navigate.
Swedish audio streaming platform Spotify is developing a “much better version” of its service. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek announced during its quarterly earnings call on July 23 that the company is working on a new subscription tier that offers greater benefits than the existing premium subscription, according to The Verge.
Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, reported second-quarter revenue that beat analysts’ expectations, driven by demand for its cloud computing services and search advertising.
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc., the cybersecurity company at the center of massive global computer outages, said a bug in a security mechanism allowed bad data to be transmitted to customers in a botched update, triggering last week’s collapse.
First published: July 24, 2024 | 8:03 p.m. IST
