Weekly technical summary: In a world of ever-evolving technology, keeping up with the latest trends and updates can be an uphill battle. But fear not! Our weekly tech digest will help you get to grips with the latest trends, breakthroughs, and controversies in the tech world. This week we had a lot of big updates, including WhatsApp threatening to leave India if it was forced to end encryption, Apple resuming gen AI-related talks with OpenAI, and JioCinema releasing a new premium plan starting at just RS 29/month.
So, without further adieu, let's take a look at the most important tech news of the week.
1) Apple resumes talks with OpenAI to implement AI features in iOS 18:
Earlier this year, Apple and Google started talks to bring many generative AI features to the upcoming iOS 18 operating system. Now, the Tim Cook-led company has reportedly “renewed” talks with OpenAI to bring generative AI capabilities to iPhones.
According to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurnman, Apple and OpenAI had begun talks about a deal earlier this year, but work since then has been minimal. The report states that Apple and OpenAI are in talks to enable a chatbot-like feature in iOS 18.
2) WhatsApp's warning about leaving India:
“As a platform, we say: if we are told to break the encryption, then WhatsApp goes,” WhatsApp's counsel told the Delhi High Court this week.
The personal messaging app has filed a plea in the Delhi HC challenging the Centre's IT Rules 2021, which force social media intermediaries to identify the first source of information.
In its 2021 petition, the Meta-backed company said the Indian government's order to identify the first author of the information threatened “end-to-end encryption” and “user privacy.” It said the traceability provision violated the “fundamental right to privacy.”
3) Jio Cinema's new OTT plans:
JioCinema has introduced a new monthly premium subscription for just ₹29 for individuals and a Family package for ₹89. Notably, last year JioCinema had a ₹999-year subscription that provided access to ad-free Hollywood content and ad-supported local language programming and sports.
4) No data breach:
British smartphone maker Nothing admitted this week that a “vulnerability” had affected its community members' data. Nothing admitted the issue in a statement shared with LiveMint, but stated that the 'vulnerability' only affected email addresses of community members. No personal data such as passwords, names or payment details were compromised, the report said.
5) Tinder lets you share date plans with friends and family:
Popular dating app Tinder recently announced a new feature called 'Share My Date', which allows users to share their date plans directly with their friends and family. The latest feature can help users share their excitement about their new match with their loved ones and get their feedback, while also acting as a safety measure.
Tinder says it will allow users to share information about their last match directly from the app with friends or loved ones via a single link. Recipients can access a wealth of information including the match location, date, time and a photo when they click on the link. Furthermore, the recipient does not need to install the Tinder app to access this information and can view the details via their web browser.
6) Apple 'Let Loose' event on May 7:
Apple has officially announced a special event scheduled for Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00 AM Pacific Time (7:30 PM IST), which will be streamed live on the company's official website. With the slogan 'Let Loose' accompanying the invite, it's clear that iPads will be the centerpiece of the event.
The event invite prominently features an Apple Pencil, indicating a focus on iPad updates. According to The Verge, speculation suggests that the iPad Pro will see significant improvements since its last revision in 2021, possibly including an OLED screen with a slight increase to 13 inches for the larger model.
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Published: Apr 27, 2024 4:03 PM IST