We already know that the Xiaomi 15 is coming, but the company finally officially announced the flagship smartphone series on Tuesday in China. The two models, the non-Pro and Pro, run on HyperOS 2.0 and are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, which adds a little surprise. Xiaomi has yet to confirm when it will launch the Xiaomi 15 duo in international markets and for how much.
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In a seemingly busy week for Apple, the company announced a new iMac on Monday. While the new all-in-one desktop looks identical to last year's iMac, Apple equipped it with a more powerful M4 chip and support for external monitors up to 8K resolution and up to a 120 Hz refresh rate.
Apple's latest AI-driven feature suite, Apple Intelligence, is now available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices. Future updates are slated to further enhance its capabilities, including multi-language support and integration with ChatGPT.
It's no secret that Google is developing a faster and more capable version of Gemini, known as Gemini 2.0. A new report now details when we might expect the new AI large language model to be announced. It could also include an 'agent' designed to power Chrome for autonomous browsing.
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While Apple will release iOS 18.1 with the first wave of Apple Intelligence features this week, it also provided details about the iOS 18.2 update which is confirmed to arrive in the "coming weeks." It also noted how users can access the new AI features with the update, including Image Playground and Image Wand (iPadOS).
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Google is not only introducing a wave of AI features but is also focusing on the responsible use of AI. As part of this initiative, the company is rolling out a new feature in Google Photos that will label AI-edited images. This addition will help users better distinguish between untouched and manipulated content.
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Google's custom Tensor chipsets have often been underwhelming. They've faced criticism for overheating and performance issues, largely attributed to their manufacturing process. However, it seems that the company’s upcoming flagship silicon may undergo a significant upgrade, potentially sharing technology with the iPhone 16's A18 Pro chip.
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Each week, you can save money on video games by checking out the current offer on the Epic Games Store. The quality and genre of the free games vary greatly, so it's worth checking in every week to ensure you don't miss out on any great deals. If the game of the week doesn't appeal to you, there's no harm in skipping it. This week, you can download Moving Out.
Samsung continues to power its Galaxy A5x range with in-house mid-range processors. While these chips have not always been the most impressive in their category, each generation has seen meaningful upgrades. The latest Exynos 1580 chip appears poised to deliver a significant performance boost, and it is likely to power the upcoming Galaxy A56.
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