Weekly Tech Roundup: Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, OnePlus 13 to iQOO 13 hardware and more

The most important technology news of the week:

1) Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8 Elite processor:

Qualcomm has launched its top-of-the-range Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, bringing its Oryon CPU architecture to Android smartphones, after first launching it with the company’s Snapdragon X Elite processor for PCs earlier this year. The San Diego-based company has also tried to clearly differentiate its latest chipset from its predecessors by opting for the Snapdragon 8 Gen xx naming scheme over the Elite branding.

While the Xiaomi 15 series will be the first devices supported by the new chipset globally, the Realme GT 7 Pro will be the first phone with the new Snapdragon processor in India.

2) OnePlus 13 – iQOO 13 launch date confirmed:

OnePlus 13 has been confirmed to launch in China on October 31 at 16:00 (November 1 at 13:30 India time), while iQOO 13 will be launched in China on October 30 at 16:00 (13:30 on October 31 at 13:30 India time). It has been confirmed that it will be released. time). The two phones will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and share many similar features. The companies made many updates about the two phones ahead of their launch dates. You can find our coverage of the two devices here and here.

3) Google wants to bring Dynamic Island-like notifications to Android:

Google recently released Android 15 to Pixel devices, but there are already rumors about new features that will come with the Android 16 operating system, which has only been a few months since the official announcement. Unlike Apple’s iOS, Google has always provided OEMs with the ability to customize the user experience, while the stock Android build remains relatively stable and lacks many exciting features. But with Android 16, all this may be about to change; Google is reportedly taking the lead from OEMs like OnePlus and Infinix and launching key elements of Apple’s Dynamic Island.

According to Android Authority’s latest report, Google will allow apps to create Rich Ongoing Notifications with the Android 16 update. The new notification system will reportedly allow apps to create “chips” in the status area instead of just icons. While it’s unclear what clicking on these notification chips will do, it’s an educated guess that Google may plan to add an app-provided dialog box that shows more information about the notification or even perform quick actions like play/pause music. , skip to the next track and more from the same screen.

4) Artificial intelligence will be used to check traffic violations: Nitin Gadkari

Artificial Intelligence will be incorporated to be used to check traffic violations and ensure compliance. According to Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, the government proposes to use Artificial Intelligence and other innovative methods to check traffic violations and ensure proper implementation of penalties.

Nitin Gadkari on Thursday highlighted plans to improve fare collection methods at the 12th edition of the Traffic InfraTech Expo. The new innovative method envisages researching satellite charging systems to increase efficiency and ensure transparency in fee collection. Highlighting the ministry’s intention to improve road safety, Nitin Gadkari said, “A special committee of experts will evaluate proposals from startups and industry leaders and ensure the implementation of the best ideas,” PTI reported.

5) Apple MacBook Air with M4 chip will start production in early 2025:

American technology giant Apple is reportedly preparing to start production of updated MacBook Air models containing the new M4 chip to be introduced in early 2025. This release follows a series of new Macs scheduled to be announced next week, according to a report from Bloomberg. .

According to a Bloomberg report, the upcoming MacBook Air will likely retain a similar design to current models launching in 2022 but will feature the improved M4 chip. The new 13-inch and 15-inch variants, codenamed J713 and J715, are expected to boost performance and improve handling of AI tasks.

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Published: 27 October 2024 12:14 IST