Apple releases iOS 17.2 beta 3 for iPhones; Know all about it

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the buzzword of the year with rapid developments taking place. The world's biggest companies are making efforts to incorporate this technology into their suite of products. Even smartphone makers have benefited from this AI boom, as evidenced by the latest Google Pixel devices which carry a plethora of AI features courtesy of the new Tensor G3 SoC. Aiming to bring generative AI to its own suite of products, MediaTek, at its annual Executive Summit 2023, announced that the chipmaker will be introducing its own AI-powered chips that will bring generative AI to smartphones. Know all about this latest development.

Apple has been making attempts to develop in-house solutions for its suite of products for years. One of the most notable inventions has been the lightning port, which was the Cupertino-based tech giant's proprietary charging solution on its iPhone, iPad, and other devices. However, not all of it has worked out. Its FireWire technology didn't even take off before being shelved. But that hasn't stopped the company from innovating. The Apple Silicon chipsets are one of the best in the business, known for offering great battery life alongside supreme performance. Apple has also been reportedly working on bringing its own 5G modem to iPhones in an attempt to reduce its reliance on Qualcomm, with which it has continued a feud. However, those plans are in jeopardy. On the other hand, Apple 6G development seems to have taken off as per a new finding. Know all about Apple's 6G plans.

Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform and X (formerly Twitter) rival has introduced some new safety tools to the platform to better moderate the content. Alongside, it has also added new features for users to moderate who can see their posts and interact with them. This new set of tools was introduced after Bluesky faced criticism for not banning a user who made death threats or members who were creating usernames with racial slurs in them. Interestingly, the platform is still in private beta testing and has not opened to the general public.

It was previously reported that Apple plans to release iOS 17.1.2 this week. The company saw fit to release the iOS 17.2 beta four to developers a few days back but missed the rumored update. Today, the company has finally released the iOS 17.1.2 update for all compatible iPhone models. The update was expected to fix one of the most crucial iPhone issues, but it only appears to bring minor changes.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) offers spectra of online courses to researchers, students, academics and others. Now, ISRO has announced a free online course named geo-data sharing and cyber security to aware people of cyber defense and its infrastructure. Cyber security has been an utmost priority in all industries and businesses due to the increase in online crime and scams. Therefore, it is important to have an in-depth knowledge of how to protect yourself and your business from cybercrime.

Amazon's cloud technology platform Amazon Web Services (AWS) is currently hosting its annual event called re:Invent 2023, which began yesterday November 28, and will continue through December 1. The keynote session on the first two days was packed with announcements and updates. Among them, one announcement has particularly captured people's attention - AWS CEO Adam Selipsky launched a generative AI-powered assistant called Amazon Q. Let us know what it is.

Apple is currently testing iOS 17.2 as it has seeded the second beta to developers for testing purposes. However, iOS 17 launched with a handful of bugs and issues, which need to be fixed if the company wants to clear some of the most prominent underlying issues on the iPhone. We have now heard that the company plans to release an iOS 17.1.2 update for all compatible iPhone models, which will fix one of the most significant issues on the iPhone.

In September 2023, YouTube first announced that it was bringing gaming to its platform with its new Playables segment. It was considered a move back into gaming for Google after it stopped its Stadia gaming service in January 2023. After two months since it began testing the feature with a select group, YouTube Playables is finally here and it has been launched with more than 30 mini-games or arcade-like games. Some of the titles include Angry Birds Showdown, Brain Out, Daily Solitaire, The Daily Crossword, and more. These games are only available for Premium subscribers.

In the times when everything has gone digital, the most valuable things are stored in our computer information systems. Advancements in various technologies have given power to the anti-social elements who seek to attack these systems to get crucial data. This rise in cyberattacks, including password attacks is happening at a rate of over 4,000 per second, according to Microsoft. These attackers also gain access through successful phishing attacks within 72 minutes. This calls for an urgent need for advanced cybersecurity measures. Microsoft has always been proactive in providing security measures. This time it has introduced a new generative AI solution called Microsoft Security Copilot. This AI assistant provides various measures against digital threats and helps security teams. Check here to know how Microsoft Security Copilot can be useful for security measures:

OpenAI announced that ChatGPT, the popular generative artificial intelligence-based chatbot, was getting new capabilities earlier in September. These features have now been rolled out globally, and one of the most interesting features will be available to all users, whether they subscribe to its premium version or use the free version. The feature grants ChatGPT voice capability, letting it both receive queries verbally and answer them in the same way. These features will be available in the mobile app version of the platform.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the buzzword of 2023, and generative AI seems to be at the forefront of this technology. Big tech companies have been making efforts to integrate this technology into their suite of products, with Google's Pixel 8 series already featuring multiple AI features. On the other hand, Samsung's next smartphone, the Galaxy S24, could also get an AI boost. Amidst such reports, Apple is also reportedly planning to bring AI to its devices, namely the iPhone, with iOS 18. Check out all the AI features coming to iOS 18.

Microsoft Loop has finally been launched. The company spent a segment talking about this new productivity and collaboration app, which bears a resemblance to the popular app Notion. To bolster its appeal, Loop also features Copilot (Microsoft's official designation for its AI tools) in Microsoft 365. Right now you can get one of its two versions available — the web version for commercial customers and the mobile app version for consumer customers. The app will offer users a seamless way to put together their workflow and collaborate with others for projects.