Apple releases iOS 16.4 beta 3 to developers, here’s what’s new

iOS 16.4 beta 3 is now available to those registered in the Apple Developer Program. Here’s what new in this build and how to download it. Apple publicly launched iOS 16, along with macOS Ventura, back in late 2022. Since then, the great iPhone maker has been working on minor versions to smoothen out leftover bugs and introduce the missing features it has already announced. Now that iOS 16.3.1 has been released in its stable form, the Cupertino firm has started developing the next iOS iteration. iOS 16.4 beta 3 is now available to…

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Explainer: The 4G-5G technology stack

With BSNL launching 4G services using an indigenous technology stack, India has forayed into local manufacturing of telecom technology, preparing the ground for its export. With BSNL launching 4G services using an indigenous technology stack, India has forayed into local manufacturing of telecom technology, preparing the ground for its export. Jatin Grover explains what the stack, developed by a TCS-led consortium, is and why the government is keen on launching 4G & 5G services using this In general, a technology stack is a combination of different sets of software to…

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Holi Images

1. “Best wishes to you and your family for a Holi filled with sweet moments and memories to cherish for long. Happy Holi my dear” 2. “Let’s throw out the colors in the air, and renew our love with a bit of romantic color. Happy Holi” 3. “This 2023 Holi may bring lots and lots of colourful seasons and days in your life filled with plenty of happiness and love. Wish you a very Happy Holi” 4. May God gift you all the colours of life, colours of joy, colours…

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Snapchat+ subscribers will soon be able to freeze Streaks: Know-how?

Snap introduced its new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot for the platform which is powered by the latest version of OpenAI’s GPT technology called “My AI” chatbot which is now available as an experimental feature for Snapchat+ subscribers (by the time of writing). Snap, the parent company of Snapchat has announced a new update where Snapchat+ (the premium subscription) will soon be able to freeze their Streaks (images). In a blog post, Snap said: “We’ll also be adding a new way for Snapchat+ subscribers to freeze their Streaks, putting things on pause…

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5G, AI will play key role in ease of living of people through technology: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised the need to bring in more changes especially with the advent of 5G technology and use of artificial intelligence (AI) as their impact on industry, medicine, education and agriculture will be dynamic. Addressing the fifth post budget webinar today, the Prime Minister sought suggestions from stakeholders to chalk out ways in which these technologies can be deployed better for the welfare of the common citizen. “Can we identify 10 such problems of the society which can be solved by AI”, he said, adding that…

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Facebook and Instagram to get paid verification as Twitter charges for two-factor SMS authentication

Facebook and Instagram users will soon have to pay to get verified on the social media platforms, as Meta follows in the footsteps of rival platform Twitter. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced in a Facebook post on Sunday that the service will launch first in Australia and New Zealand later this week. The company said it would cost US$11.99 per month on the web or US$14.99 on iOS and Android (or in Australia, $19.99 on the web or $24.99 on iOS and Android). Zuckerberg said that in addition to the…

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Meta heats up Big Tech’s AI arms race with new language model

Meta’s LLaMA, short for Large Language Model Meta AI, will be available under non-commercial license to researchers and entities affiliated with government, civil society, and academia Meta Platforms Inc. said on Friday it was releasing to researchers a new large language model, the core software of a new artificial intelligence system, heating up an AI arms race as Big Tech companies rush to integrate the technology into their products and impress investors. The public battle to dominate the AI technology space kicked off late last year with the launch of…

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Chinese Apps Remove ChatGPT As Country Scrambles To Launch Own Version

Though ChatGPT is not officially available in China, residents have been using virtual private networks and foreign phone numbers to help bypass restrictions. OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which was launched in November last year, has exploded in popularity worldwide and has become the fastest-growing consumer application in history. The chatbot has been grabbing eyeballs with its ability to have natural conversations with users and answer a range of questions. Needless to say, the software’s success has already ruffled some of the biggest technology firms, prompting Alphabet Inc and Microsoft Corp to hastily…

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How to use the built-in iOS authenticator app for Twitter and other services

Here’s how you can use the built-in authenticator app on your iOS device and enable two-factor authentication for websites and services like Twitter. With Twitter recently announcing that SMS-based two-factor authentication will be limited to Blue subscribers, many are looking for alternative methods to secure their accounts on the social media platform. For the uninitiated, two-factor authentication (2FA) is used as an additional layer of security in addition to passwords. A simple example of this is text-message-based verification, where the user will be able to authenticate with a one-time password. Ever…

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WhatsApp is rolling out ‘Kept Messages’ feature: Details on how it works

As per a report by WABetaInfo, the new Kept Messages feature will be helpful to users when they want to keep some messages from visible forever for everyone in a group chat. If users keep a disappearing message, it would not disappear from the chat even after expiring Meta owned WhatsApp is popular for bringing innovation to its features consistently. This time, the instant messaging platform has introduced a new feature called ‘Kept Messages’. What Is Kept Message Feature? WhatsApp’s latest feature can be used to keep messages from disappearing.…

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