This week in tech news (5th week of March 2024): 3D model of iPhone 16 posted online ahead of September launch, next iPhone design revealed, Google shuts down yet another service To do.
This week's tech news in India: The latest leaks suggest that the iPhone 16 series will get a small design overhaul, especially when it comes to camera placement, and Google will shut down its Podcasts app, forcing users to switch to YouTube Music We are proposing the migration of
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Apple iPhone 16 to feature iPhone X-style camera island
The first 3D models of the iPhone 16 series suggest that Apple will revamp the base model's camera island from a diagonal camera system to a vertical camera system, similar to the iPhone X. Besides, the baseline iPhone 16 is also speculated to include an action button similar to the iPhone 15 Pro series, as well as a new capacitive “capture button.”
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Google to shut down podcast app
Google has officially confirmed that it will be shutting down its Podcasts app on April 2nd, giving existing users the option to download an OPML file to move their shows and subscriptions to alternative platforms such as YouTube Music or We recommend that you migrate to any service. . Google is also introducing new podcast-related features within the YouTube Music app, which will be promoted by Google as a single music/audio app in the coming days.
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OpenAI announces text-to-speech generative AI model
OpenAI on Friday previewed its latest generative AI model called Voice Generation, which can imitate any voice with just a 15-second audio sample. This AI model is currently only available to a limited number of users, and the company is currently exploring various options and parameters before making it available to the public.
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Galaxy AI rolls out to more devices
Samsung has rolled out the OneUI 6.1 update to the previous generation Galaxy S series flagships and foldable Galaxy Z series to introduce Galaxy AI features. The company first announced the Galaxy AI feature when it launched the Galaxy S24 series of smartphones in February, but this key feature is now available on more smartphones, including foldable devices and Galaxy Tab S9 series of tablets. It is now possible to do so.
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Date first uploaded: March 31, 2024 13:16 IST