📝 WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.4.19: what's new?

WhatsApp is rolling out a fresh interface for the channels list, and it’s available to some beta testers!
Some users may be able to get the same interface by installing the previous update.

Google Maps could soon show Plug and Charge locations for seamless charging.

Plug and Charge is a super-convenient way to charge your electric vehicle, and Google Maps is getting in on this action.

👉A teardown of the latest Google Maps app reveals that Google could show Plug and Charge locations for electric vehicles.
👉Plug and Charge technology allows for charging without using an app or card as the car effectively makes the payment instead.

Text-to-speech app Speechify launches Gmail integration and voice cloning

Text-to-speech startup Speechify is launching a new version of its iOS app (v3.0) with features like a redesigned home page, the ability to scan documents, Gmail and learning platform Canvas integration, and an explore page for in-app content.

This is the OnePlus Watch 2, launching at MWC 2024

The OnePlus Watch 2 has a stainless steel body and a sapphire crystal watch face, and will come in two colors.

👉OnePlus has shared official renders of the OnePlus Watch 2 and confirmed that it will launch on February 26, 2024, at MWC Barcelona.
👉The OnePlus Watch 2 has a stainless steel body and a sapphire crystal watch face.
👉It will come in two colors: Black Steel and Radiant Steel.

Xiaomi Pad 6s Pro first tablet to come with Xiaomi HyperOS out of the box. Maybe we can expect some new HyperOS features for the Xiaomi Pad 6s Pro

🚨 "In next 5 years, our target is to have 3 or 4 semiconductor plants in India. We will see the first chip rollout in December 2024 itself" - Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Apple readies iMessage for when quantum computers could break encryption

Apple announced today it is upgrading iMessage’s security layer to post-quantum cryptography, starting in iOS and iPadOS 17.4, macOS 14.4, and watchOS 10.4.

The technology giant said that in the coming years, quantum computers will be able to break today’s cryptography standards. That’s why Apple said it is changing how end-to-end encryption works with iMessage without the need for quantum-level processing power.

'Apple Sports' App Announced With Personalized Scoreboards and More

Apple today announced “Apple Sports,” a new free app that provides real-time statistics, scores, and more.

🚨 PhonePe launches Indus Appstore, a made in India rival to Google Play Store.

Microsoft, Amazon and Meta are among the top brands whose apps are listed on the Indian fintech PhonePe’s Indus Appstore, an Android app store launched Wednesday in challenge to Google’s monopoly in its largest market by users.

iOS 18 will reportedly feature an updated design, however, it will not completely resemble visionOS

Apple is also working on a revamp to macOS, but it won’t be ready until 2025 or 2026

iOS 18 Rumored to Be Compatible With These iPhone Models

iOS 18 will be compatible with the iPhone XR, and thereby also the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max models with the same A12 Bionic chip.

Apple will not hold an event this month to introduce new iPads and Macs

Instead, Apple will announce new products on its website with “online videos and marketing campaigns”

iOS 17.4 likely dropping in a few hours ⏳