Top Tech News: Google's New Language Learning Feature, Latest Updates, and More
It can be a tough task to stay connected with the fast-paced technology announcement every day. Here is a quick and informative comprehensive list of the week's top tech stories. All you need to know about:
1) iOS 17.5 comes with a "Repair State" feature for fixing iPhones:
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Apple has introduced the latest feature "Repair State" in iOS 17.5 beta allows users to send their iPhones for repair without disabling Find My and Activation Lock. According to the report, the new repair state resolves this issue by allowing users to put their iPhones in a "Ready for Repair" mode while keeping Find My active. This means the device remains trackable and secure with Activation Lock enabled during the repair process. Users can also mark the device as lost if needed, while it's in repair.
2) Google's latest AI-powered English learning feature:
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Google launched an innovative AI-powered feature called "Speaking Practice" to its Search platform, which is designed to help users improve their English speaking skills. The latest innovative AI feature listens to the user's speech, interprets it, and then responds with a natural-sounding reply. This interactive exchange allows users to practice conversational English, providing a more engaging way to use new words in context and improve fluency.
3) Pixel 8a price leaked ahead of possible May 14 launch:
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The Pixel 8a could start at $499 in the United States, which converts to approximately ₹41,000 in India. The leak also reveals that the Pixel 8a will have a 256GB storage variant priced at $599, translating to about ₹50,000. If Google adjusts its pricing, it could increase the popularity of the Pixel A series, offering a more appealing option to other mid-range devices.
5) OpenAI signs deal for training its AI model Financial Times content:
The Financial Times announced this week that it signed a licensing agreement with Open AI to allow the Sam Alman-led company to train artificial intelligence (AI) models on FT content.
6) iPad Pro lineup likely to be powered by new M4 chipsets:
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The upcoming iPad Pro lineup could be powered by the latest M4 chipset, a departure from plans to release the new chipset with the iMacs, MacBook Pros and Mac Minis later this year. Notably, the current-generation iPad variants are powered by the M2 chipset. Additionally, the M4 chipset to the new iterations of the Pro lineup would suggest that Apple is ditching the M3 chipset for Pro variants altogether.
7) X introduces a new ‘Stories’ feature:
The owner of the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Elon Musk has rolled out a new feature Grok AI-powered called 'Stories' which allows users to read summaries of a trending post on a social media platform. The feature is currently only available to X Premium subscribers on the iOS and web versions and hasn't found its way to the Android application.
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