Apple’s next major hardware launch event is expected at the end of this month. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company plans to unveil new products, including Macs with the M4 chip and updated iPad models, near the end of October, with some potentially available by November 1. Gurman also provided insight into Apple’s 2025 release schedule for additional products. like the iPhone SE and the updated AirTag.
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Apple’s suite of artificial intelligence features, called Apple Intelligence, is expected to begin rolling out to eligible iPhones by the end of this month. A report from Bloomberg suggests that the iOS 18.1 update, which will include the first set of Apple Intelligence features, is expected to begin on October 28.
Meta introduced its new artificial intelligence model, Movie Gen, aimed at generating video and audio from text prompts. Competing with OpenAI’s Sora, Movie Gen can produce videos based on users’ descriptions and create corresponding audio. The company also highlighted that it can personalize videos using real photos of individuals, placing them in various scenarios. Users can further enhance or edit generated videos via text inputs. However, unlike the Llama series, Meta reportedly has no plans to offer Movie Gen for open use by developers, according to Reuters.
Google previously announced that the Gmail Q&A feature was gradually rolling out to Android and would soon be available on iOS. The company has now officially added support for Gmail’s Q&A feature on iOS.
Indian video game developer SuperGaming has announced the launch of its new battle royale mobile game, Indus, which is set to release on October 16 for Android and iOS. Indus Battle Royale will offer a unique twist to the conventional Battle Royale format with its dual win condition. It will also feature a new option called “Grudge”, allowing players to find opponents who have already defeated them.
Google begins rolling out the “Request Photos” feature to selected users. This Gemini-based feature would be introduced in the US as a server-side update to the Google Photos app, meaning the app version does not impact access. The company opened a waiting list for users to sign up on its website in September. This feature was initially announced during Google I/O 2024 in May.
The CMF Watch Pro 2, priced as a budget smartwatch, offers basic functionality without lag. One of its most notable features is Bluetooth calling, which works effectively for hands-free calling.
Google is improving security for Android users by launching new anti-theft features designed to protect personal data if a device is stolen.
First publication: October 7, 2024 | 8:03 p.m. STI
