Technology News for Monday 9th September 2024

1. iPhone's sweet 16! India to rush in and join sales party

Apple is set to launch its iPhone 16 series globally within days of its release, with production taking place in India. This marks the first time that Indian-made iPhones will be available worldwide so quickly.

2. Meta to allow messages from 3rd-party apps on WhatsApp, Messenger: Details

Meta has announced plans for integrating third-party chats into WhatsApp and Messenger. As a digital gatekeeper under the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), Meta must ensure that WhatsApp and Messenger are interoperable with third-party apps ...

3. Made-in-India iPhone 16 series to hit global markets within days of launch

Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 16 series on Monday, with global sales expected to begin 10 to 12 days later. Foxconn, one of Apple's primary contract manufacturers, has already commenced production of the series in India.

4. A blockbuster Chinese video game sparks debate on sexism in the nation's gaming industry

A blockbuster new Chinese video game is smashing records. ByELSIE CHEN Associated Press. September 8, 2024, 8:15 PM. 1:13. National headlines from ABC News. Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. WASHINGTON -- A blockbuster new Chinese ...

5. Roblox will develop an AI model to create of 3D scenes

Roblox on Friday announced it is building a generative AI model to allow creators to more easily build 3D objects and scenes. Why it matters: Roblox aims to grab 10% of the $180 billion global gaming market, an ambition that requires it to make ...

6. Motorola launches Razr 50 flip-style foldable in India: Check price, offers

The Motorola Razr 50 is offered in 8GB RAM and 256GB on-board storage configuration at Rs 64,999. Available for pre-order, the foldable smartphone will go on sale from September 20.

7. Can Apple's iPhones Pass the AI Test?

The system, called Apple Intelligence, will sort messages, offer writing suggestions and create a more capable Siri powered by generative artificial intelligence. The new iPhones represent a big moment for generative A.I., which can ...

8. Apple to unveil iPhone 16, new Watches and AirPods. Here's what to expect.

At a keynote at its headquarters in California, Apple will highlight its push into AI -- and trot out plenty of new gadgets. 5 min. 0. (Chris Velazco/The Washington Post via Apple). By Chris Velazco. September 9, 2024 at 6:15 a.m. EDT.

9. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Review | Offers a blend of style, performance, and functionality

With a focus on durability and a robust set of features, this watch sets itself apart from previous models. In this review, we will look into the various aspects of the Galaxy Watch Ultra, including its design, hardware, software, and health features, to ...

10. Awe and trepidation as AI comes for smartphones

SANTA CRUZ, United States – Mr Matthew Day was keen to find out if an artificial intelligence (AI) packed Google Pixel 9 smartphone could tell him where to find a great local fishing spot. California ...

11. New mass spectrometry technology from Brown scientists could transform tiny sample analysis

That might not be the case much longer, though. A research team from Brown University has developed a new method for transferring the ions that mass spectrometers analyze, dramatically reducing sample loss so nearly all of it remains intact.

12. Huawei racks up 3 mln pre-orders for tri-fold phone before Apple's iPhone 16 reveal

The Huawei launch event will take place shortly after Apple's Sept. 9 event, where the company is set to introduce its iPhone 16 lineup, emphasising the integration of artificial intelligence features in its flagship devices.

13. Apple's iPhone 16 to put AI features in focus, Huawei's new phone racks up pre-orders

IPhone 16 is first Apple smartphone designed around AI features · Apple's AI tech, Apple Intelligence, so far has a release timeline only in the U.S. · Huawei to announce new products hours after Apple's event ...

14. Huawei's tri-fold phone crosses 3 million pre-orders as Chinese tech giant keeps up pressure on Apple in China

The pre-order page of Huawei's triple-foldable smartphone Huawei Mate XT pictured at a Huawei store in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on Sept. 8, 2024. CFOTO/Future Publishing via ...

15. Meet Me at the Fair

On This Week's Episode: Iowa has about three million people, and a million people attend the Iowa State Fair, all with their own goals and dreams for the event. In this episode, This American Life follows a handful of them to see if they get what they ...

16. Feel The Thrill: Nissan Reveals Key Specs For The High-Performance Ariya Nismo On World Ev Day

The Ariya NISMO's sleek, aerodynamic design capitalises on its powerful, near-silent electric powertrain to give occupants a feeling of effortlessly slicing through the air. New spoilers and air curtains inspired by Formula E help reduce ...

17. Here's everything Apple just announced: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4 and more

This is CNBC's live blog, covering everything Apple announced at this year's iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 launch event. We're reporting live from Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, California. Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during Apple's "It's ...

18. Apple AirPods can work as hearing aids now

Some brands such as Jabra already make traditional aids you can order directly online without a prescription, while companies including Sony started making earbuds with hearing enhancement for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. But Monday's update ...

19. Apple unveils its Series 10 watch, latest AirPods

Apple is unveiling its new iPhone 16 on Monday replete with artificial intelligence-driven features as the company introduces the buzzy technology into its signature smartphone. The Cupertino, California-based company is also releasing fresh ...

20. How to Turn Your Old iPhone Into an AI Phone (and Skip the Upgrade)

The latest iPhones, unveiled by Apple at a marketing event on Monday, look virtually identical to last year's models. But Apple hopes that what's underneath — new software that brings what it describes as artificial intelligence to the new phones ...

21. Apple Unveils New Watches as Tech Waits for New iPhones

A decade after introducing its first smartwatch, Apple is making the Apple Watch thinner and packing it with more health features, as it looks to drive a new wave of sales for the world's most popular timepiece. On Monday, the company unveiled the ...

22. Apple to Unveil New iPhone at Product Event

Fresh momentum from the Apple Watch and AirPods would help offset slow sales elsewhere. The new Vision Pro headset, also part of the wearables segment, hasn't been a major hit for Apple since its launch in February. The category also includes the Apple TV ...

23. Apple expected to debut iPhone designed for AI

What we're covering here · Apple is set to unveil the first lineup of iPhones purpose-built for generative artificial intelligence during its annual hardware event on Monday. · Generative AI, like ChatGPT, creates text and images based on natural language ...

24. Apple banks on AI to boost sales of its new iPhone

The button is an external clue to the changes Apple said it had made inside its latest smartphone, aimed at harnessing the latest in artificial intelligence (AI). Apple's chief executive Tim Cook said the upgrades ...

25. iPhone 16's unfinished Apple Intelligence is useful except when it's bonkers

The new iPhone is all about artificial intelligence. But it does an uncomfortable amount of making things up in tests of its prerelease software. 7 min. Apple Intelligence's writing tools on the iPhone is featured during the Apple Event on Monday.

26. Apple's key launches at iPhone 16 unveiling event

The iPhone 16, starting at $799, comes in two sizes -- 6.1 inches, and 6.7 inches for the Plus model. The phones are powered by new A18 chips, which feature a 16-core neural engine designed for generative AI-linked tasks and Apple Intelligence.

27. Apple AirPods Pro to have 'clinical' hearing aid

Apple has unveiled its artificial intelligence-boosted iPhone 16, showing off the long-awaited phone hours after Chinese rival Huawei's tri-fold phone began racking up orders. "The next generation of iPhone has been designed for Apple Intelligence from ...

28. The Download: Roblox's generative AI, and tech for humanity

This is today's edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology. Roblox is launching a generative AI that builds 3D environments in a snap. Advertisement.

29. Apple's iPhone 16 Is Ready for Apple Intelligence

Apple's new iPhones are primed for the company's upcoming artificial intelligence features. The new phones also have an interactive shutter button for even better photos.