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  • Apple Intelligence Set To Make Debut Next Month With iOS 18; Check Features, Compatible iPhone Models |

    Apple Intelligence AI: Apple recently launched the latest iPhone 16 series at its ‘Glowtime’ event in California. During the launch, the tech giant showcased a suite of AI features that will be rolled out under the banner of Apple Intelligence.

    Apple Intelligence is the company’s personalized AI system, deeply embedded into iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, with more features launching in the coming months.

    Notably, Apple has confirmed that iOS 18 will be available as a free software update starting Monday, September 16, for eligible iPhones. It is important to note that the first wave of Apple Intelligence features will be available in beta next month as part of iOS 18.1, with additional features rolling out in the months ahead.

    Apple Intelligence Compatible Devices:

    The iPhone 16 series will feature Apple Intelligence, but only select older devices will be compatible. These include models equipped with the A17 Pro chip or M1 to M4 SoCs, such as the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPads with the M1 chip or newer, and Macs powered by M1 or later processors.

    Apple Intelligence Available in These Languages :

    Apple Intelligence will initially launch in US English, with localized versions for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK arriving in December. Support for additional languages, such as Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish, will be introduced next year.

    Apple Intelligence Features:

    Apple’s personalized AI system can perform many tasks, including assisting users in rewriting, proofreading, and summarizing text across apps like Mail, Notes, Pages, and third-party applications.

    This AI feature offers summarized notifications and prioritizes mail by detecting time-sensitive messages. It also generates summaries across the inbox.

    Users can now record, transcribe, and summarize audio directly within the Notes and Phone apps. When a call is being recorded, all participants are automatically notified. After the call ends, Apple Intelligence provides a detailed summary of the conversation.

    It offers Private Cloud Compute with remote processing, increasing privacy within an artificial intelligence ecosystem and empowering Siri with on-screen awareness, allowing it to understand and act on what’s displayed on your screen.

  • Honda Partners With IIT Delhi And Bombay For AI-Powered Driver Assistance And Automated Driving Research |

    New Delhi: Japanese auto major Honda on Wednesday said it has started joint research on AI technologies with IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay with plans to develop driver assistance and automated driving technologies applicable in various regions of the world, including India.

    The joint research is aimed to further advance Honda CI (Cooperative Intelligence)– the original Honda AI that enables mutual understanding between machines and people, the company said in a statement.

    Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL), a Honda subsidiary in India, will sign a joint research contract with the two IITs. “The IITs are a home to a large number of excellent researchers and engineers, and through the joint research with those institutes, Honda will strive to advance the underlying technologies of CI, with an eye toward the future applications for technologies that reduce traffic collisions and enable automated driving,” it said.

    With an aim to achieve further advancement of CI, Honda and IITs have set joint research themes such as recognition of the surrounding environment and cultivation of cooperative behaviour, and will conduct research and development while utilising the cutting-edge AI technologies, it added.

    Under the partnership, for each research theme, Honda associates and IIT professors will engage with IIT students for planning, designing, developing and testing technologies which work beyond the confines of the laboratory and thereby proceed with the research and development more flexibly and with a high degree of freedom, Honda said.

    “This will enable Honda and IITs to work in a more flexible environment with deeper exchange of academic and industry insights,” it added.

    In addition, as part of this research, Honda with the help of IITs is aiming to conduct verification of driving assistance and automated driving technologies in the suburbs of Delhi and in Mumbai.

    Due to numerous variations in the road systems and a large number of road users, India has a complex traffic environment where situations that occur frequently are difficult for AI to predict.

    “By conducting technology verification in such a technically challenging environment, Honda and IITs will refine the underlying technologies of CI and strive to apply them to future driver assistance and automated driving technologies in various regions of the world, including India,” the statement said.

    Honda said it has been actively hiring IIT graduates since 2019, and many of them are now playing key roles in the areas of mobility intelligence, including the research and development of CI.

  • Is Your Mobile SIM Card Not Working? This Could Be Possible Reason; Know How To Fix It |

    Smartphone users often face call drop or connectivity problem. Sometimes restarting your smartphone could resolve the issue. However, if you have noticed that your SIM card has stopped working, then this news is for you. The Ministry of Communications said that the government has disconnected more than one crore fraudulent mobile connections with the help of Sanchar Saathi. So, if your SIM card is not working, then you need to get its KYC done again using valid documents or get a new SIM card issued.

    To tackle the issue of spam calls, TRAI has instructed telecom operators to disconnect and blacklist entities involved in using bulk connections for spam, including robocalls and pre-recorded messages. Over the past two weeks, more than 350,000 such numbers have been disconnected, and 50 entities have been blacklisted. Additionally, the ministry reported that around 350,000 unused or unverified SMS headers and 1.2 million content templates have been blocked.

    The ministry added that several initiatives have been launched to ensure spam-free, high-quality telecom services with fast data speeds. To combat cyber fraud, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) introduced a citizen-centric platform called *Sanchar Saathi*, allowing people to report suspicious calls and messages. So far, over 10 million fraudulent mobile connections have been disconnected with the help of *Sanchar Saathi*. Additionally, 227,000 mobile handsets involved in cybercrime and financial fraud have been blocked.

    In parallel, with an objective of improving the network performance, benchmarks are to be gradually tightened for key network parameters like network availability, call drop rates, packet drop rates, etc. In this regard, TRAI has released its revised regulations, “The Standards of Quality of Service of Access (Wirelines and Wireless) and Broadband (Wireline and Wireless) Service Regulations, 2024 (06 of 2024)’.

    These regulations will come into effect from October 1, 2024 and from April 1, 2025, monthly monitoring of QoS performance of mobile service will be started instead of on a quarterly basis. Revised QoS benchmark for few important parameters as per new regulation are given below. (With agency inputs)

  • Tech Showdown: iPhone 16 Pro Vs iPhone 15 Pro: Which Premium Smartphone Should You Buy? |

    iPhone 16 Pro Vs iPhone 15 Pro: Apple has recently taken the wraps off the new iPhone 16 series in the Indian market. The new iPhone 16 series comes with improved cameras, along with some new hardware-powered tricks and more. The series includes the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

    Moreover, Apple has rolled out the iPhone 16 Pro models at a lower price in India compared to the previous iPhone 15 Pro models. Both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro feature Apple’s Dynamic Island, making it easy to interact with your phone in a fun, new way.

    Although both models share similar designs, the key difference lies in performance. The iPhone 16 Pro comes with the faster and more powerful A18 Pro chip, while the iPhone 15 Pro uses the A17 Pro chip. If you are planning to buy a premium smartphone, this comparison will help simplify the decision-making process, assisting users in determining which phone best suits their needs and preferences. (Also Read: iPhone 16 Launch Price In India: Apple Discontinues THESE 3 Popular iPhone Models After Apple Event 2024; Details Here)

    iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Price and Colour Options

    In India, the iPhone 16 Pro starts at Rs 1,19,900. The premium phone comes in Desert Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium, and Natural Titanium colour options. Meanwhile, the iPhone 15 Pro comes in Natural Titanium, Blue Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium color options. The price of the iPhone 15 Pro starts at Rs 1,24,200.

    iPhone 16 Pro Specifications:

    The premium smartphone features a stunning 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display, delivering exceptional clarity and vibrant visuals. It boasts a durable titanium frame with a textured matte glass back, ensuring both style and durability.

    An action button is included for quick access to customizable functions. Powering the device is the advanced A18 Pro chip, featuring a 6-core CPU and a 16-core Neural Engine for efficient performance and enhanced AI capabilities.

    The Pro camera system includes a 48MP main camera, a 48MP Ultra Wide lens, and a telephoto option, ensuring high-quality photography in all conditions.

    The battery supports up to 27 hours of video playback, while the USB-C port with USB 3 support allows for up to 20x faster data transfers. The device is also water-resistant, capable of withstanding depths of up to 6 meters for 30 minutes, providing peace of mind in wet conditions. New features include the Camera Capture button, Action button, IP68 rating, USB Type-C port, MagSafe charging, and NFC.

    iPhone 15 Pro Specifications:

    The phone features a 6.1-inch diagonal all-screen OLED display with Dynamic Island technology. It is powered by the advanced A17 Pro chip and offers a 48MP main camera with optical image stabilization, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 12MP 2x telephoto lens.

    For selfies and video chats, there is a 12MP front camera. The phone is powered by a 3274 mAh battery. It includes advanced red-eye correction and auto-image stabilization for enhanced photography. (Also Read: Apple AirPods Max Headphones Launched In India With USB-C Connectivity; Check Specs, Price)

    Face ID is enabled by the TrueDepth camera for secure facial recognition. The device also has a USB-C connector, supports wireless charging up to 15W, and includes a LiDAR scanner for depth sensing.

    Disclaimer: This comparison helps people choose smartphones wisely. It doesn’t favour any brand or model, just gives facts to help consumers understand their options better.

  • Apple AirPods Max Headphones Launched In India With USB-C Connectivity; Check Specs, Price |

    AirPods Max Headphones: Apple has finally upgraded its over-ear headphones after 4 years and has rolled out the AirPods Max in the Indian market. The device comes with five new colour options: Midnight, Blue, Purple, Orange, and Starlight, and USB-C connectivity. The tech giant also revealed that the updated AirPods Max will support new features with the upcoming iOS 18 update.

    Notably, Apple introduced the new headphones, along with new iPhones and Apple Watch models, on Monday at its “Glowtime” event. The AirPods Max features a stainless steel headband frame with a breathable knit mesh canopy.

    AirPods Max Headphones Price in India and Availability

    The premium headphones are priced at Rs 59,900, and users can purchase them for Rs 9,317 per month with instant cashback and No Cost EMI. Consumers can pre-order starting today, and they will be available from September 20.

    AirPods Max Headphones Specifications

    The premium headphones sport a 40-mm Apple-designed dynamic driver. They are equipped with an Apple-designed H1 chip in each ear cup. However, the company did not specify whether this update includes any internal hardware changes, such as an upgraded H2 chip.

    The headphones come with various features, including Adaptive EQ, Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, and spatial audio. They also include a ‘Digital Crown’ feature for controlling audio, answering or ending phone calls, and summoning Siri.

    The wearable device offers a Transparency mode that allows users to hear their surroundings while still enjoying their music, creating an immersive, theatre-like experience.

    According to the company, the AirPods Max offer up to 20 hours of battery life with Active Noise Cancellation and spatial audio enabled.

  • Apple Intelligence Coming To iPhone, iPad And Mac Next Month |

    Cupertino: The iPhone maker on Monday announced that Apple Intelligence, its personal intelligence system, will start rolling out next month with iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, with more features launching in the coming months. 

    In addition, the company introduced the new iPhone 16 lineup, built from the ground up for Apple Intelligence and featuring the faster, more efficient A18 and A18 Pro chips.

    Apple Intelligence will be available as a free software update. The first set of Apple Intelligence features will be available in beta next month. It will be available on iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPad and Mac with M1 and later.

    Apple Intelligence first launches in US English, and will quickly expand to include localised English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the U.K. in December, with additional language support — such as Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish — coming next year.

    “Many of the models that power Apple Intelligence run entirely on device, and Private Cloud Compute offers the ability to flex and scale computational capacity between on-device processing and larger, server-based models that run on dedicated Apple silicon servers,” said the company.

    With systemwide Writing Tools powered by Apple Intelligence, users can rewrite, proofread, and summarise text nearly everywhere they write.

    In Photos, the Memories feature now enables users to create the movies they want to see by simply typing a description.

    In addition, natural language can be used to search for specific photos, and search in videos gets more powerful with the ability to find specific moments in clips. The new Clean Up tool can identify and remove distracting objects in the background of a photo — without accidentally altering the subject.

    The Clean Up tool in Photos can identify and remove distracting objects in the background of a photo — without accidentally altering the subject.

    In the Notes and Phone apps, users can record, transcribe, and summarize audio. When a recording is initiated while on a call in the Phone app, participants are automatically notified, and once the call ends, Apple Intelligence also generates a summary to help recall key points.

    Siri becomes more natural, flexible, and deeply integrated into the system experience. It has a brand-new design with an elegant glowing light that wraps around the edge of the screen when active on iPhone, iPad, or CarPlay, said the company.

  • Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple Watch SE: India Pre-order, Availability, Price And Other Details |

    New Delhi: Along with the much-anticipated iPhone 16 series, Apple unveiled Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Ultra 2 at its event on September 9. Apple Watch Series 10 comes with refined design and new capabilities

    Apple Watch Series 10 Price, pre-order, availability

    Apple Watch Series 10 is available in both aluminum and titanium. Indian customers can pre-order Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Ultra 2 , with availability in stores beginning September 20. Apple Watch Series 10 starts at Rs 46,900 and Watch SE is available starting at Rs 24,900 while the Apple Watch Ultra 2 will start at Rs 89,900.

    Apple Watch Series 10 Key Features

    46mm or 42mm aluminium or titanium case size

    LTPO3 OLED Always-On Retina display, Wide-angle OLED

    ECG app: High and low heart rate notifications, Irregular rhythm notifications, Low cardio fitness notifications, Blood Oxygen app

    Sleep Tracking

    Vitals app featuring heart rate, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, blood oxygen and sleep duration

    Temperature sensing, Cycle Tracking with retrospective ovulation estimates

    Emergency SOS7, Fall Detection and Crash Detection

    50m Water resistant, Swimproof, Depth gauge to 6m, Water temperature sensor

    Available cellular connectivity

    S10 SiP, Double tap gesture, Faster on-device Siri, Precision Finding for iPhone

    Battery: Up to 18 hours normal use


    Apple Watch SE Key Features

    44mm or 40mm aluminium case size

    LTPO OLED Retina display

    High and low heart rate notifications, Irregular rhythm notifications, Low cardio fitness notifications

    Sleep Tracking

    Vitals app featuring heart rate, respiratory rate and sleep duration

    Cycle Tracking

    Emergency SOS7, Fall Detection and Crash Detection

    50m Water resistant, Swimproof

    Available cellular connectivity

    S8 SiP, Siri, Find iPhone

    Battery: Up to 18 hours normal use

     

    Apple Watch Ultra 2 Key Features

    49mm titanium case size

    LTPO2 OLED Always-On Retina display

    ECG app: High and low heart rate notifications, Irregular rhythm notifications, Low cardio fitness notifications, Blood Oxygen app

    Sleep Tracking

    Vitals app featuring heart rate, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, blood oxygen and sleep duration

    Temperature sensing, Cycle Tracking with retrospective ovulation estimates

    100m Water resistant, Swimproof, Depth to gauge 40m, Water temperature sensor, High-speed water sports, 
    Recreational scuba to 40m

    Precision dual‑frequency GPS, Cellular connectivity

    S9 SiP, Double tap gesture, Faster on-device Siri, Precision Finding for iPhone

    Battery: Up to 36 hours normal use
     

    iPhone 16 series launched

    Much to the delight of fans and enthusiasts, tech giant Apple on Monday introduced the iPhone 16 series Apple iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max.

    The much-anticipated iPhone models boast of Apple Intelligence, larger display sizes, camera control, innovative pro-camera features and a humongous battery life.

  • From Seas to Silicon: Ajay Tewari’s Inspiring Journey of Leadership, Innovation, and Success |

    Ajay Tewari’s remarkable transition from a Merchant Navy Officer to a distinguished entrepreneur is a testament to resilience, innovation, and strategic leadership. After an impressive 11-year career in the marine industry, where he traveled to over 60 countries, Ajay made a bold move into the world of entrepreneurship in 1999. With a vision to make a significant impact and share success through innovative practices, he co-founded smartData Enterprises, an IT business consultancy firm. Despite having a limited technical background, Ajay’s focus on assembling the right talent and leadership transformed the company from a small team of four into a global workforce of over 1,000 employees across India, Australia, and the U.S.

    Transformative Leader | Entrepreneur | Innovator

    Over the past 25 years, Ajay has steered smartData to become a leading custom IT business consultancy. His exceptional business acumen and people management skills have been pivotal in driving the company’s growth. Serving diverse industries including healthcare, retail, and EdTech, smartData leverages cutting-edge technologies such as AI, Data Analytics, and IoT. Ajay’s leadership is centered on creating value for both clients and employees, with customer satisfaction as the core of smartData’s mission. His commitment to mutual success has been the driving force behind the company’s continuous growth and innovation.

    Driving Growth through Innovation and Customer Satisfaction

    Ajay’s strategic approach emphasizes Customer-Centricity, Innovation, and Continuous Learning. Under his leadership, smartData has been instrumental in supporting startups and SMEs, offering not only technical solutions but also valuable business consultancy. Ajay underscores the necessity of staying ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape by continually enhancing smartData’s offerings, utilizing the latest technologies, and maintaining a customer-first approach.

    Mentorship and Community Involvement

    Beyond his role at smartData, Ajay is a founding member and former president of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Chandigarh chapter, where he actively mentors aspiring entrepreneurs. His advice to the next generation is to stay true to their core beliefs and original ideas. Ajay’s dedication to mentorship highlights his commitment to supporting new businesses and contributing to the entrepreneurial community.

    As smartData INC celebrates its 25th anniversary on 2nd August 2024, the milestone reflects a journey marked by nostalgia and forward-looking aspirations. Employees from all branches came together to commemorate the company’s achievements, engage in interactive sessions, and envision a future of collective success. The celebrations symbolized unity and inspired the team to strive for even greater accomplishments in the years ahead.

  • Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G Launched In India With Gaming Modes, Starting At Rs 16,999; Check Specs, Discounts |

    Realme Narzo 70 Turbo India Launch: Chinese smartphone brand Realme has launched the Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G smartphone in India. The latest gaming focused-smartphone can be offered in Turbo Yellow, Turbo Purple, and Turbo Green colour options. Moreover, the new phone comes in three storage variants: 6GB RAM + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB and  12GB + 256GB storage variants. 

    The Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G smartphone runs on Android 14-based Realme UI custom skin out of the box. The company is also promising 2 OS updates and 3 years of security patches. The Realme Narzo 70 Turbo GT gaming mode includes these features which includes Quick startup, Voice changer, Game focus mode + Bullet notification, and Geek Power Tuning. 

    Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G Sale And Availability

    The newly-launched smartphone will be on sale from September 16th at 12 PM IST via Amazon and the Realme website.   

    Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G Price And Discount

    The smartphone is priced at Rs 16,999 for the base model with 6GB+128GB. The 8GB+128GB model carries a price tag of Rs 17,999 and the 12GB+256GB storage variant costs at Rs 20,999. Notably, the company is offering a Rs 2,000 discount coupon, which brings down the price to Rs 14,999, Rs 15,999, and Rs 18,999, respectively. 

    Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G Specifications: 

    The smartphone sports a 6.67-inch display size with an FHD+ screen resolution. The panel used on the Turbo model is a Samsung E4 OLED screen. The handset is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy 5G paired with Mali-G615 GPU, up to 12GB LPDDR4X RAM, and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 onboard storage.   

    It is powered by a 5000mAh battery with 45W fast charging. The fast charging feature is claimed to fill the battery from zero to 50 per cent in just 30 minutes. On the optics front, the phone sports a primary 50MP + 2MP dual camera setup. For selfies and video chats, there is a 16MP shooter at the front. 

  • BSNL Live TV App Launched For Android Users — What Services Does It Offer? |

    New Delhi: State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched the BSNL Live TV app, exclusive for Android TVs only. With limited downloads as of now,  the BSNL Live TV App has been published by WeConnect. 

    Although it is yet not very clear as to what exactly the functionality of BSNL Live TV app are, BSNL has mentioned the following description in Google playstore.

    “Our service offers a unified 4K HEVC network in India, providing Cable TV, Internet, and Landline Telephone services through a single CPE. This device features a 4K video interface, built-in Wi-Fi router, access to major OTT apps, and integrated CCTV capabilities, all operated via an Android-based system.”

    Last year, BSNL launched the lnternet Protocol television (IPTV) services. BSNL is providing lnternet Protocol television (IPTV) services via fibre at the rate of Rs 130/- per month.

    HD Packs are available under two plans, HD starter at Rs 270 with 211 TV channels and HD Bonanza at Rs.400 with 223 TV channels. BSNL IPTV service can work without a set-top box in Android TV sets. Limited period special discount offer of Rs 1200 is available for existing landline customers to convert it to Fibre Broadband. 

    For BSNL Fibre booking, customers register at the website https://bookmyfiber.bsnl.co.in/ . For IPTV registration, BSNL FTTH customers can book through the website http://fms.bsnl.in/iptvreg