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Tech wrap May 22: WhatsApp's new feature, Realme GT 6T launch, and more
WhatsApp tests a new feature allowing users to clear all unread chats. Realme launches the performance-focused GT 6T smartphone. Adobe introduces an AI-powered photo editing feature in Lightroom
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Dixon Technologies set to manufacture Google Pixel 8 smartphones in India
Local contract manufacturer Dixon Technologies said the initial batch of Indian-made devices will be available in the market by September, as trial production has recently started
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Google's Quick Share for Android has QR code pairing option in beta: Report
Reportedly, the latest beta version of the Google Play Service presents a new option to establish a connection by scanning a generated QR Code for sharing files over Quick Share
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Google brings new artificial intelligence-powered updates to advertisements
The tools for retailers include a new profile option for e-commerce brands, generative AI features for more effective product imagery, and new immersive ad formats
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Can global Big Tech companies afford to ignore the Indian market?
Those opposing the ex-ante legislation wanted the deadline for submitting responses, which was May 15, to be extended by two to six months. But the MCA has not agreed
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Google targets Microsoft's public cyber failures in bid to steal customers
Google also released a white paper Monday highlighting its rival's security lapses, and is considering launching similarly-themed social-media and advertising campaigns
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Google allows developers to build on-device AI-powered apps for Android
Google said that it is already working with select third-party developers for "compelling on-device Gemini use cases" and will enable more developers to access and use Gemini Nano on Android
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Google Pixel 9 series could include a foldable model, new colours: Report
The Google Pixel 9 series would comprise four model at the launch, including a new XL model and a foldable model, and two new colours in addition to Obsidian and Porcelain colours
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Google Cloud accidentally deletes $125 billion Australian pension fund
The 'unique misconfiguration' affected over half a million members who were unable to access their pension accounts for a week
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Google Project Gameface: What is it, who is it for, and how does it work
Google said that the aim of Project Gameface is to give differently abled people new additional means to operate devices, while being cost-effective for wider reach
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Ukraine braces for heavy battles as Putin says carving out 'buffer zone'
"We understand there will be heavy battles and that the enemy is preparing for that," the head of the Ukrainian armed forces wrote in a statement on the Telegram app
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Google wants judge, not jury, to decide upcoming antitrust case in Virginia
To bolster its case, the tech giant wrote a multimillion-dollar check to the U.S. government that it says renders moot the government's best argument for demanding a jury trial
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Google rolls out Android 15 beta with features focused on privacy, security
Android 15 beta 2 is available for testing on select Google Pixel devices and smartphones from select OEMs such as Nothing, OnePlus, OPPO, Vivo, Xiaomi, and more
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Pixel 8a: Google rolls out software update packed with a new AI feature
Besides a new AI feature, the software update brings May Android security patch, fixes bugs, and improves overall performance that brings the Pixel 8a closer to other model in its series
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All eyes are on Apple as OpenAI, Google set bar high with AI-focused events
Apple is expected to lay out a strategy for AI at its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference in June. However, it remains to be seen if it will be able to catch up with the likes of Google and OpenA
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Google's new project Astra represents future of AI-powered assistants
According to Google, some features of Project Astra could come to Gemini, the company's powerful AI model, toward the later half of this year
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Soket AI labs launch Pragna-1B AI model in collaboration with Google Cloud
The model will provide AI services in Indian vernacular languages including Hindi, English, Bengali, and Gujarati
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Google unleashes generative AI in Search, powered by custom Gemini AI model
Google is set to bring expanded AI overviews, more planning and research capabilities, and AI-organised search results to the Search
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Android: Everything Google announced at I/O for smartphone operating system
Google announcements from I/O 2024 related to Android included Circle to Search, Gemini Nano, multimodal capabilities, scam call alerts, and more
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Google I/O 2024: Gemini AI gets new capabilities to rival OpenAI's ChatGPT
Google said Gemini AI is set to become the foundational model powering its services such as Search, Photos, Workspace, Android, and more
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