Top tech news of the week:

1) Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8 Elite processor:

Qualcomm has launched its high-end Snapdragon 8 Elite processor that brings the Oryon CPU architecture to Android smartphones after first being unveiled alongside the company’s Snapdragon X Elite processor for PCs earlier this year. The San Diego-based company also sought to clearly distinguish its latest chipset from those that came before it by ditching the Snapdragon 8 Gen xx naming scheme in favor of the Elite brand.

The Xiaomi 15 series will be the first devices to be powered by the new chipset globally, while Realme GT 7 Pro will be the first phone in India to feature the new Snapdragon processor.

2) OnePlus 13 – iQOO 13 Launch Date Confirmed:

The OnePlus 13 has been confirmed to launch in China on October 31 at 4:00 p.m. (November 1 at 1:30 p.m. India Time) while the iQOO 13 will launch in China on October 30 at 4:00 p.m. (October 31 at 1:30 p.m. India time). time). Both phones will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and will share many similar specifications. Ahead of their launch date, the companies have given numerous updates on both phones. You can check out our coverage of both devices, here and here.

3) Google is looking to bring Dynamic Island type notifications to Android:

Google recently rolled out Android 15 to its Pixel devices, but there are already rumors about what new features will arrive with the Android 16 operating system, which is still a few months away from an official announcement. Unlike Apple’s iOS, Google has always provided OEMs with the ability to customize the user experience, while the stock version of Android remains relatively stable and lacking in many cool features. But all that could be about to change with Android 16, with Google apparently taking the lead from OEMs like OnePlus and Infinix and launching key parts of Apple’s Dynamic Island.

According to a latest report from Android Authority, Google will allow apps to create rich streaming notifications with the Android 16 update. The new notification system would allow apps to create “bullet points” in the status instead of just ones. icons. While it’s unclear what clicking on these notification chips would do, a smart guess would be that Google might consider adding an app-provided dialog box that displays more information about the notification and even take quick actions like play/pause music. , skip to the next track and more from the same screen.

4) AI will be used to check traffic violations: Nitin Gadkari

Artificial intelligence should be integrated to check traffic violations and ensure compliance. According to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, the government proposes to use artificial intelligence and other innovative methods to check traffic violations and ensure penalties are imposed accurately.

Nitin Gadkari on Thursday highlighted his plans to modernize toll collection methods at the 12th edition of Traffic InfraTech Expo. To improve efficiency and ensure transparency in toll collection, the new innovative method envisages the exploration of satellite toll systems. Highlighting the ministry’s intention to improve road safety, Nitin Gadkari said, “A dedicated expert committee will evaluate proposals from startups and industry leaders, ensuring that the best ideas are implemented,” a reported the PTI.

5) Apple MacBook Air with M4 chip, production of which will begin in early 2025:

US tech giant Apple is reportedly preparing to begin production of updated MacBook Air models featuring the new M4 chip, expected to be unveiled in early 2025. The release follows a series of new Macs announced scheduled for next week, according to a Bloomberg report. .

According to the Bloomberg report, the next MacBook Air will likely retain a similar design to the current models, which debuted in 2022, but will feature the advanced M4 chip. The new 13-inch and 15-inch variants, named J713 and J715, are expected to improve performance and improve handling of artificial intelligence tasks.

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Published: October 27, 2024, 12:14 PM IST