Past seven days saw lot of activity in the technology space. Not only in India, but globally as well. Apple launched its new iPad Pro, MacBook Air and Mac Mini. OnePlus launched its second flagship smartphone of the year. Google added Hindi support to its smart speakers in India and more. Here’s a recap of all the major tech news of the week.
OnePlus, Apple launch new devices; first foldable smartphone launched; ads coming to WhatsApp and other tech news of the week
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| OnePlus, Apple launch new devices; first foldable smartphone launched; ads coming to WhatsApp and other tech news of the week |
New Apple iPads launched along with MacBook Air and Mac mini
These are the first iPads to feature USB Type-C ports, FaceID and 1TB storage variant. They come with an improved processor, display along with new features. While the 12.9-inch iPad Pro has the same screen size, 10.5-inch gets updated to 11-inch. The 12.9-inch iPad costs Rs 89,900 (based price) and the 11-inch iPad is priced at Rs (75,900). New MacBook Air got an upgraded processor, larger Retina screen, better battery. It is slimmer than the older version and has just two USB Type-C ports. It is priced at Rs 1,14,900. New Mac mini gets an improved processor and more external display support. It will cost you Rs 75,900 and is yet to reach the Indian shores.
OnePlus launches OnePlus 6T smartphone in India
OnePlus launched its new smartphone called OnePlus 6T in India this week. Priced at Rs 37,999 onwards, it comes in three variants: 6GB RAM+128GB, 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB. The smartphone has a bigger battery, screen size than its predecessor OnePlus 6. There's also in-display fingerprint sensor.
WhatsApp to show ads
It's official, WhatsApp will soon show you ads. This has been confirmed by WhatsApp’s vice president Chris Daniels. He told media persons that for now, advertisements won’t hinder users' chats but will appear in the 'Status' feature. He did not share any timeline as to when these will start appearing.
Apple increases the price of Mac devices in India, reveals Q4 results
Just days after introducing new iPads and MacBook Air, Apple has increased the prices of its existing Mac lineup in India. The list includes all the Mac desktops, Mac Mini and MacBook, MacBook Pro and the older MacBook Air variants. A price hike of up to Rs 61,800 is seen on the Apple India website. The minimum price rise is of Rs 7,700. The firm has even revealed the Q4 results and says that it is 'pleased' by iPad and Mac's momentum in India.
Flipkart and Amazon India Diwali sales
Flipkart and Amazon's Diwali sales are back. This is the third wave of Diwali sales hosted by the two e-commerce majors. Shoppers can get discounts and offers on several products including smartphones, TVs and other accessories. Bank offers, EMIs, limited-time offers are also available on select gadgets.
Google Home can now talk in Hindi
Google's smart speaker Google Home can now talk in Hindi. To get your Google Home speak in Hindi, users need to set up the language from the ‘Google Home App’ on their smartphones. Then start a conversation in Hindi by saying the ‘Ok Google’ command.
First Nokia phone gets Android Pie
HMD this week started rolling out Android 9 Pie to its ‘Nokia’ smartphones. The first ones to get the update is the Nokia 6.1 that came out earlier this year, followed by the recently-launched Nokia 6.1 Plus. The OS update will be arriving to other Nokia smartphones as well in future.
‘First-ever’ foldable smartphone launched
Called Royole, the startup’s smartphone is named as FlexPai and is said to have gone on sale in China. It's priced at around 8,999 Yuan for the base model. The device, as expected, can be folded from a tablet sized device to a smartphone. Some specs include Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 8GB RAM, dual rear cameras and a 3800mAh battery.
Honor Magic 2 launched
Honor launched its first slider phone called Magic 2 in China this week. It works on the same mechanism as the Oppo Find X except that the entire back panel slides up instead of the camera part. It has a total of six cameras, in-display fingerprint sensor, Kirin 980 processor and a 6.4-inch OLED screen. It has a base price of 3,799 Yuan.
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