This week was dominated by a number of smartphone launches, including the mid-range Redmi Note 13 5G series and the premium Vivo X100 series. While Microsoft redoubled its efforts to bring AI-related innovations to its Windows operating system, Elon Musk's Starlink took another step forward with the launch of direct-to-cell capabilities. Check out the top news that shook the tech world this week.
1) Starlink's direct-to-cell technology:
Elon Musk-led SpaceX has launched a new project in 2024 with the launch of the first set of Starlink internet satellites aboard the Falcon 9 spacecraft. The launch took place on January 2 at 10:44 PM EST. These satellites are intended to provide direct-to-cell capabilities, providing the ability to access satellite broadband directly on smartphones. This innovation is expected to address issues related to geographic features that typically hinder the provision of Internet services.
Starlink's official website states: “This launch includes the first six Starlink satellites with Direct to Cell capabilities that allow mobile network operators around the world to deliver seamless global access to texting, calling and surfing wherever you are , on land, on lakes. or coastal waters.”
2) Microsoft Copilot key:
Microsoft has introduced the Copilot key for Windows 11 PCs, representing the first substantial change to the Windows keyboard in nearly 30 years.
In the future, Copilot will serve as a gateway to the realm of AI on Windows PCs. The introduction of the Windows key on PC keyboards occurred about thirty years ago, giving users the tools to interact with the Windows operating system of the time.
3) Poco X6 Launch Date Revealed:
Chinese smartphone maker Poco confirmed this week that the company is gearing up to launch the Poco X6 series in India on January 11, 2024 at 5:30 PM. The company has also confirmed that the higher-end Poco X6 Pro will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra chipset.
4) Motorola G34 5G launch date confirmed:
Moto has revealed that the Moto G34 5G will make its debut in India next week at an event on January 9, 2024. Ahead of the launch, Flipkart has created a dedicated microsite that previews the device's specifications. Notably, the Indian variant of the Moto G34 5G will have an exclusive vegan leather finish. The smartphone will run on a Snapdragon 695 SoC, with configurations up to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.
5) WhatsApp banned 7.2 million Indian accounts by November 2023:
In accordance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, Meta-owned WhatsApp has published its monthly report detailing the actions taken between November 1 and 30, 2023. The report includes complaints from users, account actions, and orders received from the Appellate Complaints Committee (GAC).
The report reveals insights into complaints from Indian users and outlines the channels through which users can report issues, such as violations of WhatsApp's Terms of Service or account-related queries. The company received a total of 8,841 reports in the period mentioned, with action taken on six accounts based on the reports. The complaints are divided into topics including account support, ban appeals, other support, product support and security.
Click here to read the full report
6) Redmi Note 13 5G series launched:
Xiaomi has launched the latest version of its Redmi Note 13 5G series in India, starting at a price of ₹18,999. The smartphones are all set to increase competition in the mid-range segment, giving customers a plethora of options, with Realme also reportedly planning to launch the Realme 12 series in the coming months.
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Published: Jan 6, 2024 6:35 PM IST
