Tech wrap Oct 23: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, iPad mini, WhatsApp and more

Realme, OnePlus, and other smartphone makers are preparing to launch devices powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite soon, and WhatsApp introduces a native contact manager

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite: Check upcoming phones from OnePlus, iQOO, more

 

The recently launched Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor is set to feature in upcoming smartphones from OnePlus, Realme, iQOO, Xiaomi, and more. Check out the details of the forthcoming devices below.

 

Apple iPad mini 7 goes on sale in India

 

Apple's seventh-generation iPad mini, which comes equipped with the A17 Pro chip, is now available for purchase in India. Launched recently, this tablet will support a range of artificial intelligence features known as Apple Intelligence, scheduled to debut with the iPadOS 18.1 update.

 

WhatsApp makes it easier to add, manage contacts within app from any device

 

Meta-owned messaging service WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that simplifies the process of privately adding and managing contacts from any device. Users currently have to add contacts via their mobile devices by entering a phone number or scanning a QR code. With the upcoming update, users will be able to manage contacts on WhatsApp Web, Windows, and eventually other linked devices using their keyboard.

 

India Post scam: Google to enhance Messages app with new safety features

 

To mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Google has rolled out five new security features aimed at improving user safety within Google Messages on Android. While enhanced detection of package delivery and job scams is currently being implemented, other features are either available only in select countries or are set to launch in the coming months, as reported by Android Authority.

 

Logitech M196 Bluetooth mouse with 12-month battery life launched in India

 

Swiss computer peripheral manufacturer Logitech has launched the M196 Bluetooth Mouse in India. According to the company, the M196 pairs quickly with Bluetooth-enabled computers and offers smooth navigation and precise control, enabling users to scroll through documents line-by-line and operate the cursor on almost any surface.

 

Google enhances Gemini with new features and capabilities

 

Google is rolling out several new features for its AI-powered digital assistant, Gemini. The company aims to encourage more users to switch from Google Assistant to Gemini.

 

Sony WF-C510 review: Compact yet feature-packed wireless earbuds on budget

 

For individuals seeking affordable wireless earbuds that deliver good sound quality and essential features, the Sony WF-C510 could be a solid option.

 

Boeing-made communication satellite explodes in space, reason unknown

 

In a major setback for Boeing, the IS-33e satellite, designed and built for telecom and broadcasting services, has exploded in space. This incident adds to the challenges facing Boeing's space division, particularly following the recent determination that its Starliner spacecraft was unsafe for returning two astronauts from the International Space Station (ISS).

 

Arm Holdings to cancel licence agreement allowing Qualcomm to design chips

 

Arm Holdings is set to terminate an architectural license agreement that permits Qualcomm to use its intellectual property for chip design, as reported by Bloomberg News on Tuesday, amid an ongoing legal dispute between the two companies.

 

Nvidia's design flaw with Blackwell AI chips now fixed, says CEO Huang

 

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced on Wednesday that a design flaw affecting the production of its latest Blackwell AI chips has been resolved, thanks to collaboration with its longstanding Taiwanese manufacturing partner, TSMC.