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WhatsApp: How to power up your group chats with Meta AI on Android, iPhone

Announced on April 12, Meta AI is currently being tested by the social media giant on its instant messaging platform WhatsApp in limited groups

iOS 18: Apple likely to use on-device AI to power next-gen iPhone features

Most of the AI features on iOS 18 would reportedly work offline. However, Apple may also offer additional AI tools in partnership with third-party providers that may use cloud services

Apple's iPhone shipments plunge 10% in Q1 as Android rivals rebound

Average selling prices for handsets are rising, as consumers increasingly opt for premium models that they intend to hold on to for longer, IDC's researchers found

Fintech ups and downs in the first quarter of 2024 as funding declines

There were two initial public offerings in Q1CY24 and none the same time last year. Five fintech firms raised $446 million in Q1, according to Tracxn.

Apple sets record: iPhone exports under PLI double to $10 bn in a year

Exports expected to cross 80% of its production

2 digital registries will do away with need to carry academic certificates

Two programmes are doing away with the need for students to carry around their academic certificates. The initiative will also help employers in verifying documents

In Lok Sabha election campaigning, political parties put AI to test

Technology is being used to translate speeches instantly, create digital anchors and in one case make videos of a long-dead leader

Icertis aims to be $1bn firm in ARR in 4-5 years: CTO Monish Darda

In a video interview, Monish Darda talked about the company's next milestone and the impact of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)

OpenAI, Meta to roll out AI versions capable of planning, reasoning

Meta plans to release Llama 3 in the upcoming weeks, while OpenAI's AI model 'GPT-5' will also be introduced soon

Meta starts testing AI chatbot on WhatsApp and Instagram in India

Meta AI will allow users to generate text, images and summarise stories

Apple loses bid to throw out $1 bn British lawsuit over app store fees

Sean Ennis, a competition law professor and economist, is spearheading the case which was filed at the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) last year

Apple plans to overhaul entire Mac Line with AI-focused M4 processors

Apple shares gained more than 2% to $171.20 as of 1:12 p.m. in New York on Thursday. They had been down 13% this year through Wednesday's close

Number of devices hit by data-stealing malware up 600% in 3 years: Report

The data, which drew insights from infostealer malware log files traded on underground markets, showed the actual number of infections is likely to be even higher than 10 million

Apple Lockdown mode: What is it, and how it prevents spyware attacks

Only users who perceive themselves as potential targets should use the feature, says company

iPhone users in 92 countries get spyware attack warning from Apple

"Apple detected that you are being targeted by a mercenary spyware attack that is trying to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID -xxx-," the message read

Samsung's GalaxyAI features coming to more devices this year: Details here

Samsung Galaxy S22 ,Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Galaxy Z Flip 4 are possible candidates for receiving the GalaxyAI support

Google releases Android 15 beta on Pixel devices for testing: Know details

This is the first-consumer facing release for the upcoming Android 15 operating system, while Google has already released multiple developer previews for the same

Oppo, OnePlus partner with Google to bring Gemini AI model to smartphones

Gemini model-powered AI tools will roll out on Oppo and OnePlus devices by the end of 2024

Used iPhone parts eligible for repairs, Apple announces: Know details

Starting with the iPhone 15 models, users and independent repair providers will be able to utilise used Apple screens, batteries, cameras and biometric sensors for repairs

Apple drops term 'state-sponsored' attacks from threat notification policy

Replaces it with 'mercenary spyware' warning in India, 91 other countries