Tech News Today: Poco teases new smartphone launch, announcements in Prime Video and more
Technology News Today (December 27, 2023): Poco has confirmed the launch of its first ultra-rugged smartphone MediaTek Dimensity 8300 in India, and ads will start appearing on Prime Video from January 2024.
Today’s Technology News in India: Poco is launching smartphones, the company has just launched two budget 5G phones, and the brand is now gearing up for the next generation of the X6 series of smartphones in India. Likewise, Amazon will start showing ads on Prime Video from January 2023 in select markets such as the UK and US.
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Poco will launch its first MediaTek Dimensity 8300 high-performance smartphones in India
Poco has just confirmed that it will launch the first Indian smartphone with the ultra-powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8300 processor in India, which is expected to be the upcoming Poco X6 Pro, which is said to be a rebadged version of the Redmi K70e, which was recently launched in China. . The Poco X6 series is expected to have two models, where the basic Poco
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Ads that will appear in Prime Video
Starting January 27, Amazon will include ads in Prime Video in markets like the US and UK. Users who want to enjoy Prime Video without ads can pay an additional $2.99 per month. Prime Video is one of the benefits of an Amazon Prime subscription, which also includes additional benefits like Prime Music, Prime Reading, Prime Gaming, and free one-day delivery.
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Microsoft Copilot arrives in the Google Play Store
Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant beta app is now available on the Google Play Store for free, allowing users to access several GPT-4-powered features, including chatbot AI, image generation, and more. The app is about 112MB in size, and users can access GPT-4 without a Microsoft account on Android smartphones and tablets for free. However, to use features like Dall. E 3 Powered Image Creator, you need to sign in with a Microsoft account.
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Uber launches round trip feature in India
Uber has rolled out a new feature in its ridesharing app, which now allows users to book a taxi for a round trip, including the option to return for multiple days. Likewise, users can book a round trip up to five days in advance and can book a taxi for the upcoming trip 90 days in advance. The update is available for both Android and iOS platforms.
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First uploaded on: 12-27-2023 at 1:24 PM IST
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