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Samsung launches new Galaxy Tab S9 & Galaxy Watch6 series
The company also launched a new Galaxy Watch6 series (Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic) with unique health offerings and powerful performance in a sleek design. The Tab S9 series comes in two colours -- Beige & Graphite and in three sizes -- 14.6-inch on Tab S9 Ultra, 12.4-inch on Tab S9+, and 11-inch on Tab S9.
WhatsApp beta for Android allowing users to create groups while forwarding messages
After selecting that option, users will have the ability to select some participants to add to the new group. After creating the group, the message will then automatically be forwarded to it. Users can check if the new feature is available for their accounts by trying to forward a message.
Google introduces new Play Store for large screens
"We’ve redesigned the Play Store to help users get the most from their tablets, Chromebooks, and foldables," the tech giant said in an Android Developers blogpost on Tuesday. The company introduced four updates to help users find high-quality large screen apps on its app store -- refreshed app listing pages, ranking and quality improvements, streamlined store navigation, and a split-screen search experience.
FTC’s Lina Khan prepares huge lawsuit to ‘break up’ Amazon
According to a report in Politico, citing people close to the matter, the “wide-ranging lawsuit is expected as soon as August, and will likely challenge a host of Amazon’s business practices”. The lawsuit might lead to a court-ordered “restructuring of the $1.3 trillion empire”, the report noted.
Threads rolling out Following feed, Translations & more
"Since the launch of Threads, the Instagram team has been continuing to listen to community feedback and is working as quickly as possible to deliver new features to improve people’s experience," the company said in a statement. "Your feed on Threads allows you to view posts from other profiles, now with two options."
Twitter's new 'X' logo to evolve over time: Elon Musk
When a user posted, "X logo is now more bolder & edgy." Musk replied: "I don’t like the thicker bars, so reverting. The logo will evolve over time." In response to another tweet, he said, "X will become the most valuable brand on Earth. Make my words." "Lot of great people at X,” he posted.
ChatGPT for Android now available for download
The company tweeted on Tuesday, "ChatGPT for Android is now available for download in the US, India, Bangladesh, and Brazil!"
"We plan to expand the rollout to additional countries over the next week." According to the app's description on Google Play Store, ChatGPT for Android "syncs your history across devices, and brings you the newest model improvements from OpenAI."
Meta rolling out quests & rewards to all Horizon Worlds users
"Now everyone in Worlds can earn exclusive rewards for their avatar by completing quests," the company said in a blogpost on Tuesday. In the Worlds Menu, users will see the 'quests' icon, which opens up a new panel showing quests and the rewards they unlock.
Spotify now has 220 mn paid subscribers
The company, in its Q2 earnings report ,said that the monthly active users surged 27 per cent to 551 million, and Premium subscribers grew 17 per cent (year-on-year) to 220 million. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek also shared the figures on Twitter, thanking the team for their efforts.
Noise forays into smart ring category, launches Luna Ring
Early access to the new smart ring is available through the Priority Access pass at Rs 2,000. The also pass provides an additional discount of Rs 1,000 on the day of the purchase, giving a direct cash benefit of Rs 3,000 to pass holders, the company said in a statement.
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