Friday, February 7, 2025

Mistral Introduces Le Chat AI Assistant Apps on iOS and Android

Mistral released iOS and Android apps for its Le Chat artificial intelligence (AI) assistant on Thursday. The Paris-based AI firm’s chatbot was earlier available only as a web client but is now being pushed across more platforms. Powered by Mistral’s large language models (LLMs), Le Chat can answer general queries, perform web searches, accept multimodal input, ge...

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iOS 18.3.1 Update for iPhone With Minor Changes Reportedly in Development Ahead of Release

Apple released the iOS 18.3 update for iPhone last month and is likely to roll out the next big update with major changes to Apple Intelligence in April. However, the Cupertino-based technology giant is working on another update that may precede iOS 18.4, according to a report. iOS 18.3.1 for iPhone is reportedly in development at Apple as a minor update which could b...

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Apple iPhone SE 4 Launch Imminent, Will Go on Sale Later in February: Report

Apple's iPhone SE 4 will be launched soon, possibly going on sale later this month, according to a Bloomberg report. The next-generation model is likely to resemble the iPhone 14, without a home button and Touch ID. With Apple no longer including Lightning ports, the iPhone SE 4 is expected to feature a USB Type-C port. It is also said to support Apple Intelligence fe...

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

China Reportedly Considers Probe Into Apple's Policies, App Store Fees

China's antitrust regulator is reportedly planning an investigation into Apple's policies and App Store fees. The country's State Administration for Market Regulation is reviewing Apple's policies, including its commission of up to 30 percent on in-app purchases and restrictions on external payment services and App Stores, the report said.

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Dor Play App With Support for 20+ OTT Subscriptions, 300+ Live TV Channels Launched in India

Dor Play application was launched in India on Thursday for Android and iOS users by Streambox Media. The application offers access to more than 20 OTT platforms as well as over 300 live TV channels. Users can subscribe to the newly launched app instead of individually signing up for each streaming service or channel.

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SparkCat Crypto Stealer Malware Infected Multiple Apps on Play Store, App Store

Security researchers have discovered several apps on the App Store and Google Play infected with the SparkCat crypto stealer malware. The apps contained a malicious SDK using optical character recognition (OCR) to steal "crypto wallet recovery phrases" from users' screenshots. Notably, this is the first time such cryptocurrency-stealing malware has been detected on Ap...

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Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 Launch Timeline Leaked; Said to Get 5,100mAh Battery, Wireless Charging

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 has been the subject of numerous rumours recently. Several key features of the alleged clamshell foldable smartphone have surfaced online. A new leak now hints at its potential launch timeline while also revealing expected specifications, including details about its battery and charging capabilities.

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Xiaomi 15 Ultra Launch Timeline Finally Confirmed; Coming Later This Month

Xiaomi 15 Ultra is all set to launch later this month. Xiaomi's founder via the Chinese social media website has confirmed the arrival of the much-awaited Xiaomi 15 series smartphone in its home country on Wednesday.  The camera-centric flagship phone will be unveiled alongside Xiaomi's latest electric SUV.

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Xiaomi 15 Ultra Camera Specifications Including New 200-Megapixel Telephoto Camera Leaked Again

Xiaomi 15 Ultra camera specifications have leaked online, revealing details of the flagship model expected to debut with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. The handset may feature four rear cameras, including a 200-megapixel telephoto camera with 4.3x optical zoom. A tipster leaked these specifications ahead of the expected launch in China in the coming weeks.

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Apple Hikes Monthly AppleCare+ Subscription Price for All iPhone Models

Apple has hiked the price of the monthly AppleCare+ subscription for all iPhone models in the US. This change applies to both Standard and Theft and Loss plans that the company offers for the iPhone. However, it does not affect the AppleCare+ price for other devices such as the iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch.

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Apple Rolls Out Invites App for iPhone as a Way of Creating and Sharing Custom Invitations

Apple on Tuesday released its Invites app for iPhone as a new way of creating and sharing custom invitations with family and friends. While the ability to create them is restricted to users with iCloud+ subscriptions, anyone can RSVP, regardless of whether they have an Apple Account or Apple device. The Invites app allows them to share invitations, RSVP to shared even...

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Apple Considering Using AI to Design its Chips, Technology Executive Says

Apple is interested in tapping generative AI to help speed up the design of the custom chips at the heart of its devices. Johny Srouji, Appl...