Apple Podcasts can generate transcripts on iPhones

iPhones running on iOS 17.4 (currently in beta) can now generate transcripts after a new episode is published. There will be a short delay in publishing a podcast and transcript generation, however, if a podcast is edited (using dynamic insertion) Apple will not display transcripts for the part of the podcast which have changed.

Google Assistant on Pixel gets a major overhaul

Google Assistant search bar gets an update on the Google Pixel, which now includes new graphics without the microphone icon. Google recently announced that it will start removing some of the unused features on Google Assistant.

Fossil done with smartwatches

Fossil has announced that it will stop making smartwatches and the Gen 6 will be the last generation of smartwatches from the company. Fossil has been one of the prominent brands in the smartwatch industry that made WearOS-powered devices.

Instagram might soon allow users to upload private post

Instagram is testing a new feature called Flipside, which will allow users to upload private posts, which will only be visible to select friends. Posts under 'Flipside' will be inside a private area within the user profile. As of now, there is no information on when this feature will be available for the general public.

Motorola Razr 40 gets a price cut: Now available for 44,999

Motorola Razr 40, one of the most affordable flip-style foldables gets a price cut, and the device now retails for Rs 44,999 on Amazon. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC, and this device has a large 4,200 mAh battery, one of the biggest on a flip-style foldable, and this is also one of the few foldable devices that includes a 144Hz refresh rate display.

Nintendo could produce 10 million units of its next-generation console

According to industry analyst Takashi Mochizuki, component shipment data indicates that Nintendo could produce as many as 10 million units of its next-generation handheld gaming console dubbed Switch 2, and it is said to be much easier to find in stores compared to the latest gaming consoles from Microsoft and Sony. Display shipment data suggest Nintendo would make 10M+ of next-gen console in initial FY. Unlike PS5 and XSX/S that faced chip shortages at launch, Nintendo's would be much easier to find at stores. And about OLED version, Omdia says not "for this year."https://t.co/7SnKeoZOtU — Takashi Mochizuki (@6d6f636869) January 26, 2024

Tech News Today: Apple Podcasts gains auto-generated transcripts, Moto Razr 40 gets a price cut

Tech News Today (January 28 2024): Apple Podcasts can now automatically generate transcripts on iPhones running on iOS 17.4 or newer version, and the updated Google search bar on Pixel gets a new UI without the microphone icon.

By: Tech Desk

Bengaluru | Updated: January 29, 2024 01:12 PM IST

Apple Podcasts app is available for free on iPhones, iPads, and Mac (Image credit: Apple)

Tech News Today in India: Apple is introducing some major changes for iPhones with the iOS 17.4 software update, including the ability to auto-generate transcriptions on Apple Podcasts, and Google has removed the microphone icon from the search bar on Pixel smartphones.

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Apple Podcasts can generate transcripts on iPhones
iPhones running on iOS 17.4 (currently in beta) can now generate transcripts after a new episode is published. There will be a short delay in publishing a podcast and transcript generation, however, if a podcast is edited (using dynamic insertion) Apple will not display transcripts for the part of the podcast which have changed.
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Google Assistant on Pixel gets a major overhaul
Google Assistant search bar gets an update on the Google Pixel, which now includes new graphics without the microphone icon. Google recently announced that it will start removing some of the unused features on Google Assistant.
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Fossil done with smartwatches
Fossil has announced that it will stop making smartwatches and the Gen 6 will be the last generation of smartwatches from the company. Fossil has been one of the prominent brands in the smartwatch industry that made WearOS-powered devices.
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Instagram might soon allow users to upload private post
Instagram is testing a new feature called Flipside, which will allow users to upload private posts, which will only be visible to select friends. Posts under 'Flipside' will be inside a private area within the user profile. As of now, there is no information on when this feature will be available for the general public.
05
Motorola Razr 40 gets a price cut: Now available for 44,999
Motorola Razr 40, one of the most affordable flip-style foldables gets a price cut, and the device now retails for Rs 44,999 on Amazon. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC, and this device has a large 4,200 mAh battery, one of the biggest on a flip-style foldable, and this is also one of the few foldable devices that includes a 144Hz refresh rate display.
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Nintendo could produce 10 million units of its next-generation console
According to industry analyst Takashi Mochizuki, component shipment data indicates that Nintendo could produce as many as 10 million units of its next-generation handheld gaming console dubbed Switch 2, and it is said to be much easier to find in stores compared to the latest gaming consoles from Microsoft and Sony.