#tech-updates

#tech-updates

Google has significantly improved Search speed, saving users approximately 1 million hours daily. This improvement spans over two years.

Bluesky has increased its video length limit to 3 minutes, enhancing its competitive edge against X and Threads.

OpenAI has made real-time web search available to all ChatGPT users, enhancing the search experience globally.

Google is simplifying the process to apply new watch faces on Wear OS.

A new button will allow users to set a watch face with one click.

Apple Intelligence has received mixed reviews and led to temporary feature disablement due to inaccuracies in notifications.

Google Shopping now adds a prompt for unrelated queries directing users to search directly on Google.

Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash offers a lighter alternative to previous models, enhancing user experience amid heightened competition in AI.

Apple updates MacBook Pros with new M4 chips, enhancing performance, RAM, and connectivity options while introducing advanced features like Thunderbolt 5 ports and improved webcams.

Apple is adding Apple Intelligence to the Vision Pro headset in a software update.

Apple's Siri updates face significant delays due to challenges in AI integration and user expectations.

Leadership changes at Apple reflect urgency in improving Siri's AI capabilities.

Apple is releasing an update to clarify AI-generated notification summaries to reduce user confusion.

Google's Pixel 9a smartphone will be available on April 10, delayed due to component quality issues.

Tecno's second-generation foldables showcase improved designs, enhanced battery life, and practical features, while retaining some specifications from the previous models.

Samsung Galaxy A55 leads the chart for the second consecutive week.

GitHub is unbundling its Advanced Security product for improved accessibility and cost-effectiveness, launching two standalone offerings on April 1.

Rust continues to evolve with the release of version 1.85.0 and the stabilisation of the 2024 Edition, enhancing developer experience while ensuring backwards compatibility.

Google Fi now supports RCS messaging for iOS users, enhancing the messaging experience with Android counterparts.

WhatsApp now allows users to edit sent messages within a 15-minute window, enhancing communication and reducing miscommunications.

Google's Gemini app now features Gemini 2.0 with improved reasoning capabilities and transparency in AI responses.

Google's Gemini 2.0 lineup expands with new AI models, enhancing performance and cost efficiency for developers and businesses.

WhatsApp is enhancing ChatGPT integration by allowing image uploads and voice messages, expanding the ways users can interact with the AI.

OpenAI's ChatGPT now allows unrestricted web search without login, enhancing competitiveness against Google.

Windows 11 may soon lift the 32GB FAT32 partition limit for command-line tools, improving usability for legacy systems.

Windows 11 is introducing a new battery icon with three colors to easily communicate battery status and enhance user awareness.

Windows 12 update is not happening at the moment despite major changes announced for Windows and Surface lineup.

The 2024 Fire HD 8 tablet upgrades RAM, camera, and features, enhancing its value as a budget option in the tablet market.

The December update for Pixel phones enhances accessibility with AI features like expressive captions and improved image descriptions.