TECHNOLOGY

WhatsApp is working on feature to let users edit messages on iOS beta
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The new feature will give users up to 15 minutes to edit their messages to fix any mistake or include any additional information to the original message, reports WABetaInfo. This feature is currently under development and is not ready to be released to beta testers. The report further mentioned that the company might also bring a feature in a future update.
Instagram co-founders' new AI-powered news app 'Artifact' now open to all
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Now, anyone can download and use the new application and no waitlist and phone number are required, the Artifact team wrote in a blogpost on Wednesday. The application is available for both iOS and Android users. With the new version of the application, users can connect their contacts and see articles that are popular in their network. By connecting your contacts.
China directs local internet giants not to use ChatGPT
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Chinese regulators told Tencent and Ant Group, the fintech affiliate of Alibaba Group, not to offer ChatGPT services to the public, reports Nikkei Asia. There is a "growing alarm in Beijing over the AI-powered chatbot's uncensored replies to user queries". Tencent and Ant Group have been instructed not to utilise ChatGPT "either directly or via third parties", said the report, citing sources.
Google to now start calling 'Chat' as RCS on Messages app
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According to SamMobile, users enrolled in the Google Messages beta programme are seeing different terminology used in different places in relation to RCS chat. The input field at the bottom of RCS-enabled conversations, which previously read 'Chat message', now appears to read 'RCS message'.
Noise, Fire Boltt surpass 5% of global smartwatch market share each, enter top 5
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Noise (5.6 per cent market share) and Fire Boltt (5.5 per cent) showed remarkable growth in the global market. Although the Indian market's growth slowed in Q4 and failed to beat Huawei (6.7 per cent market share), it is attracting discussions on whether it will be able to threaten Samsung's position beyond Huawei next year, according to Counterpoint Research.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro to be equipped with 8GB of RAM
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The tech giant will "bump up the capacity and specifications" of RAM for the upcoming iPhone 15 models, reports MacRumors. For comparison, the iPhone 14 Pro models come equipped with 6GB of RAM. However, the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus smartphones are expected to remain at 6GB of RAM, but might be upgraded to faster RAM, as iPhone 14 Pro models were last year.
YouTube Music now let users create customise radio stations
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Users can access the new "Radio Builder" feature by navigating to the "Your music tuner" section of the YouTube Music homepage in the iOS or Android application, reports The Verge. Users can choose up to 30 artists when creating a custom station, and can also specify whether they want to hear music just from those artists or from artists that are similar to those they have chosen.
Apple Watch band may change colour based on your outfit in future
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According to AppleInsider, a newly-granted patent appears to show it doing just that. Instead of purchasing multiple Watch bands to match different outfits, "Watch Band With Adjustable Colour" suggests that users purchase just one that changes colour. "Users may desire the ability to customise their watch bands to express variety and style," according to the newly-granted patent.
India raises broadband speed to 2Mbps but even Bangladesh offers 5Mbps!
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The Forum said that it is unfortunate that as many as 45,180 villages in India do not have any 4G coverage at all. "While this upgradation in minimum broadband speed is indeed a big milestone, India still has a long way to go to catch up with major regimes like the US where the regulator (FCC) has already prescribed a minimum broadband speed of 25Mbps," said the BIF.
HP launches new OMEN 17 gaming laptop in India
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The new HP OMEN 17 laptop is available for purchase at a starting price of Rs 2,69,990 across the company's online and offline stores. "Professional gamers look for reliable devices that offer powerful performance, for the best gameplay experience. With top-of-the-line graphics and uninterrupted performance, OMEN 17 will provide gamers with the ultimate gaming experience.
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