Welcome to the latest edition of the TechnoBugg Weekly Roundup and we had a really exciting week. Apple introduced the new iPad models with the power of the latest Apple M4 chipset as well. Google introduced its new affordable phone in the market of India and WhatsApp introduced the new design language for both Android and iOS platforms. So without making any further delay let’s look back to the last week in detail.
TechnoBugg Weekly Roundup; A look back to the last week
You can check out the five trending news of last week along with the two mentioned news from the world of technology below.
Apple introduces new iPad models
Let’s start with the new iPad Pro 2024, the device comes with 11 inch display size and 13 inch display sizes. Both models feature Tandom OLED display along with Ultra RetinaXDR display, 1000nits peak brightness, 1600nits XDR brightness, P3 colour gamut, nano-texture glass for less glare. It comes with the power of the newly announced Apple M4 Chip and it has 256 GB storage option as base variant. The device runs on iPadOS 17 out of the box. It also supports the latest Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard.
The device also features a 12MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture and 4K ProRes video, LiDAR scanner, and adaptive True Tone flash. It also comes with a 12MP front-facing camera and also supports Center Stage. The device comes with up to 10 hours battery life with 20W USB-PD charging through USB Type-C port. The device also supports a Quad-speaker setup with spatial audio and FaceID. The device supports both Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity models.
While the iPad Air 2024 features 11-inch and 13-inch models. The device comes with iPad OS 17 and the device supports stereo speakers as well. It also features a 12MP rear camera and a 12MP front-facing camera. It has the power of the Apple M2 processor along with up to 1TB of internal storage. The device supports WiFi-6E and 5G connectivity. The iPad Air also supports Magic Keyboard as well.
Google Pixel 8a goes official
Google has introduced the Google Pixel 8a smartphone with a 6.1-inch OLED display along with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 2,000 nits. The device comes with a 64MP main camera with support for OIS and a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens on the back. The device also features a 13MP front-facing camera. The camera department also supports many features including magic editor, best take, ultra HDR, and more.
The Google Pixel 8a comes with the power of the Google Tensor G3 mobile processor along with 8GB RAM and 128GB and 256GB storage options. The device houses a 4,492mAh battery along with 18W wired charging and wireless charging. The device runs on Android 14 and the company will be offering 7 years of guaranteed updates. The device also features some AI capabilities including Circle to Search, Pixel call assistance, and Gemini. The device also supports stereo speakers.
WhatsApp gets a major design update
WhatsApp has received a major user interface design update on both Android and iOS platforms. The signature green colour of WhatsApp in the user interface is replaced with a shade of green and the same is matching with the logo of WhatsApp. WhatsApp has restricted the green to text, notifications, badges, and icons. It also features new icons throughout the app with redesigned shapes and animations.
The company has moved the navigation bar on the Android app to the bottom and this will match the application with the iOS version. Talking about the iOS platform, WhatsApp has introduced a new expandable tray in the attachment layout.
WhatsApp has also improved the dark mode and this is making the application friendly with AMOLED. You will not find any greenish-grey after the update and the same is darker to make elements more legible. The application will be offering the search bar at the top with Meta AI integration. The update has already started to roll out and it might take some time to reach everyone.
ChatGPT-powered search engine incoming
OpenAI is currently working on a new project and that will be giving a tough competition to Google search. As the company is currently working on the ChatGPT-powered search engine and the same is expected to be announced very soon. It will be offering complete details along with the supporting links as well.
Moto Buds & Buds Plus launched in India
Both devices feature 12.4mm dynamic coils for clear sound reproduction and the Moto Buds+ supports active noise cancellation with a price tag of Rs 7999. while the Moto Buds earphones have a price tag of Rs 3999. Both devices come with up to 9 hours of listening time along with the fast charging solution. The Plus variant also comes with Dolby panoramic sound effects on Motorola phones.
The new Moto Buds+ also features an active adaptive mode which can adjust noise cancellation based on your surroundings, and a transparency mode that will enable you to listen ambient sounds when needed. The devices can offer up to 38 hours of battery life with the charging case.
Two Mentioned News Of This Week
Google Wallet goes official in India
Apple M4 and the new Apple Pencil announced
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