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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

ChatGPT Android App Now Available in India: How to Download OpenAI's AI Chatbot on Android

ChatGPT, the AI chatbot from OpenAI, has just been released on Android after being available to iOS users for two months now. The rollout of the Android version of the app will take place in phases and it is initially open to users in the US, India, Bangladesh, and Brazil. OpenAI eyes to expand the app to more countries further over the next week. The ChatGPT app for Android is available for free, but OpenAI is offering an optional subscription to access a better large language model (GPT-4) and additional features.

The ChatGPT Android app is available for download in India through the Google Play store and is compatible with devices running on Android 6.0 or later. Besides India, the app is now live in the US, Bangladesh, and Brazil and OpenAI plans to expand the rollout to additional countries over the next week.

How to download the ChatGPT app on Android

Those who did not pre-register for the app can head to the Google Play store and download it. It is 6MB in size. Users who pre-registered will only need to update the app from the store and that's a small download.

Head to the Google Play store's ChatGPT Android app page.
Tap on the Install button and wait for the app to download and install
If you are not already signed in, open the app and enter your Google ID and password when requested.
Other users can enter existing credentials

Once done you can access all the features that are available on the desktop version of ChatGPT. The Android app brings chat history and syncing support. Users can sign up with a free account though they have the option to access the paid GPT-4 model.

ChatGPT was exclusive to Apple's iOS since its initial release in May 2023. The AI-based chatbot gained popularity in the tech world shortly after its public release in November last year. Users can generate text content on ChatGPT by entering queries and prompts. The platform uses artificial intelligence (AI) to provide answers, tailored advice, and inputs to users.

However, the launch of the Android app is coming a week after a report by Similarweb showed a drop in the monthly traffic to ChatGPT's website and unique visitors in June. As per the analytics firm, worldwide desktop and mobile traffic to the ChatGPT website fell by 9.7 percent in June from May, while unique visitors to ChatGPT's website dropped 5.7 percent. The amount of time visitors spent on the website was also down 8.5 percent.

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Microsoft Ramps Up Spending to Meet AI Demand as Quarterly Revenue Rises to $56.2 Billion

Microsoft on Tuesday laid out an aggressive spending plan to meet demand for its new artificial intelligence services after surpassing Wall Street estimates for fiscal fourth-quarter revenue and profit.

Costs rose sharply as Microsoft built new data centers to support AI, and Chief Financial Officer Amy Hood said on a conference call with analysts the company's capital expenditures would continue rising each quarter throughout fiscal 2024.

Shares fell about 4 percent in after-hours trade.

Wall Street is looking at how generative AI services may benefit Microsoft, which secured an early lead with investments in OpenAI, owner of the popular ChatGPT service.

Microsoft is weaving AI into its own products, such as the $30 (roughly Rs. 2,460)-a-month "Copilot" assistant for its Microsoft 365 service that can summarize a day's worth of emails into a quick update. It is also aiming to sell cloud computing services that other firms will use to build AI services.

Microsoft's results show heavy spending on AI services ahead of commensurate revenue growth.

While its Azure sales growth slightly exceeded market expectations, Microsoft's quarterly capital expenditures hit the highest single-quarter total since at least its fiscal 2016. The company is battling other cloud providers for a limited supply of chips from Nvidia, whose graphics processing units are essential for creating AI products and services.

CFO Hood told analysts that despite Microsoft's increased spending in fiscal 2024, operating profit margins would grow slightly after adjusting for the effects of an accounting rule change. "The real focus here is being able to be aggressive in meeting the demand curve," Hood said.

It will take time to make money, Hood said, noting that Copilot is not ready for general release and any revenues from the product are likely to happen toward the second half of fiscal 2024.

Microsoft forecast Azure revenue growth of 25 percent-26 percent in constant currency for the fiscal first quarter, compared with an estimate of 25.6 percent from Visible Alpha that does not adjust for foreign exchange rates.

For the segment that includes Azure, Microsoft forecast a first-quarter revenue range with a midpoint of $23.45 billion (roughly Rs. 1,92,313 crore). Analysts on average estimated $23.55 billion (roughly Rs. 1,93,133 crore) according to Refinitiv data.

The midpoint of its first-quarter forecast for the segment containing Office was $18.15 billion (roughly Rs. 1,48,839 crore), compared with analysts' consensus estimate of $18.08 billion (roughly Rs. 1,48,259 crore).

Microsoft's forecast for its Windows segment had a midpoint of $12.7 billion (roughly Rs. 1,04,145 crore), below analysts' estimate of $13.14 billion (roughly Rs. 1,07,765 crore).

Revenue in the fiscal fourth quarter that ended June 30 rose to $56.2 billion (roughly Rs. 4,60,924 crore), beating the consensus estimate of $55.5 billion (roughly Rs. 4,55,183 crore) according to Refinitiv. Net income was $2.69 (roughly Rs. 220) per share, above the $2.55 (roughly Rs. 209) average estimate.

Microsoft's Intelligent Cloud unit, which houses the Azure cloud computing platform, increased its revenue to $24 billion (roughly Rs. 1,96,838 crore) slightly topped expectations according to Refinitiv data.

Azure revenue rose 26 percent, beating a 25.2 percent growth estimate from Visible Alpha.

Microsoft does not break out a precise quarterly revenue figure for Azure, the part of its business best situated to capitalize on booming interest in AI. But Chief Executive Satya Nadella said on a conference call that Azure accounted for more than half of the $110 billion (roughly Rs. 9,02,165 crore) for "Microsoft Cloud" in fiscal 2023, putting Azure sales at $55 billion or more and revealing the size of the business for the first time.

The company is still navigating a PC business slump with sales, including those of its Windows operating system, falling to $13.9 billion (roughly Rs. 1,13,997 crore). The segment with the LinkedIn social network and its Office productivity software increased sales to $18.3 billion (roughly Rs. 1,50,074 crore). Both segments slightly topped the average analyst estimate, according to Refinitiv data.

Capital expenditures jumped to $10.7 billion (roughly Rs. 8,77,507 crore) from $7.8 billion (roughly Rs. 63,966 crore) in the fiscal third quarter, after the company told investors spending would rise as it builds out data centers for AI work.

Microsoft has started integrating AI functionality across its products such as Azure, Microsoft 365, GitHub, and several developer tools.

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Monday, July 24, 2023

iQoo Z7 Pro 5G Price in India, Launch Timeline, Specifications Tipped: All Details

iQoo started teasing the arrival of iQoo Z7 Pro 5G in India earlier this week. The exact launch date is yet to be officially confirmed by the Vivo sub-brand, but a tipster now suggests that the latest Z series phone will go official in the country in the next two weeks. Expected price in India and specifications of the iQoo Z7 Pro have also been tipped. The handset could be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of inbuilt storage. The iQoo Z7 Pro 5G is said to feature an AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and dual rear cameras.

Tipster Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz) has leaked the pricing and key specifications of the iQoo Z7 Pro 5G on Twitter. As per the tipster, the handset could be priced between Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 30,000 in India. It is said to go official in the next 10 to 15 days.

In this price segment, the handset could compete with handsets including Motorola Edge 40, Poco F5 5G, Google Pixel 6a, and Nothing Phone 1.

iQoo Z7 Pro 5G specifications (expected)

According to the tipster, the iQoo Z7 Pro 5G will run on Android 13 out of the box and feature a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with a 1,080 x 2,400 pixels resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 20:9 aspect ratio. The upcoming handset could be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC. It is tipped to come in 8GB + 12GB RAM and 128GB and 256GB storage options.

iQoo is expected to pack a 64-megapixel primary rear camera sensor on the iQoo Z7 Pro 5G with optical image stabilisation (OIS) support. It could be accompanied by a 2-megapixel secondary shooter as well. For selfies and video chats, the handset might get a 16-megapixel sensor on the front. It could be backed by a 4,600mAh battery with support for 66W fast charging.

Recently, iQoo India CEO Nipun Marya teased the design of the iQoo Z7 Pro 5G. It is shown with a curved display, thin side bezels, and a centrally-aligned hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera. The upcoming handset is expected to sit alongside the iQoo Z7 5G and iQoo Z7s 5G in the market. The company will announce more details, including the launch date, in the coming days.

The iQoo Neo 7 packs a lot of power at an affordable price. But did the company cut the right corners to keep the price low? We discuss this and more on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.

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Apple Faces $1 Billion Class Action Lawsuit by UK App Developers over App Store Fees

Apple on Tuesday found itself the target of a $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,200 crore) class action lawsuit brought by more than 1,500 apps developers in the UK over its App Store fees.

Apple's services business, which includes the App Store, has seen revenues grow at a rapid pace in the last few years and now hovers around $20 billion (roughly Rs. 1,63,400 crore) per quarter.

However, the commissions of 15 percent to 30 percent that the company charges some app makers for the use of an in-app payment system have been criticised by app developers and targeted by antitrust regulators in several countries.

Apple has previously said that 85 percent of developers on the App Store do not pay any commission and that it helps European developers to access markets and customers in 175 countries around the world through the App Store.

The UK lawsuit at the Competition Appeal Tribunal is being brought by Sean Ennis, a professor at the Centre for Competition Policy at the University of East Anglia and a former economist at the OECD, on behalf of 1,566 app developers.

He is being advised by the law firm Geradin Partners.

"Apple's charges to app developers are excessive, and only possible due to its monopoly on the distribution of apps onto iPhones and iPads," Ennis said in a statement.

"The charges are unfair in their own right and constitute abusive pricing. They harm app developers and also app buyers."

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Spotify Raises Premium Plans Prices Across Several Countries

Spotify Technology on Monday raised prices for its premium plans across several countries including the United States and United Kingdom, as the music-streaming company looks to boost profitability in an uncertain economy.

The move will result in a $1 (nearly Rs. 80) price increase for Spotify's US plans, with the premium single now starting at $10.99 (nearly Rs. 900), duo at $14.99 (nearly Rs. 1,230), family at $16.99 (nearly Rs. 1,390) and the student plan at $5.99 (nearly Rs. 490).

Spotify has moved in recent months to boost margins with hundreds of layoffs and a restructuring of the podcast unit, which it had built up with billions of dollars in investment.

The price increases come at a time when streaming services, both audio and video, are under rising investor pressure to boost profitability after years of prioritizing user growth.

Rivals services from Apple and Amazon.com and Tidal have all increased prices this year, while YouTube also hiked prices last week on its monthly and annual premium plans in the US for the first time since the subscription service was launched in 2018.

Spotify, which had indicated in April that it would raise prices in 2023, had also raised prices in 46 countries last year.

The Sweden-based company is due to report its results for the second quarter on Tuesday.

In India, Spotify Premium costs Premium Mini at just Rs. 7 per day, however it is only a one-time plan which can only connect a single mobile device at once. Other plans include the Premium Individual plan at Rs. 119 per month, Premium Duo at Rs. 149 per month and Premium Family at just Rs. 179 monthly. All these three plans come with one month free trial.

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Google to Pay $338.7 Million in Damages Over Chromecast Patent Case, Rules US Jury

Alphabet's Google violated a software developer's patent rights with its remote-streaming technology and must pay $338.7 million (nearly Rs. 2,770 crore) in damages, a federal jury in Waco, Texas decided on Friday.

The jury found that Google's Chromecast and other devices infringe patents owned by Touchstream Technologies related to streaming videos from one screen to another, a court representative said on Monday.

Google spokesperson Jose Castaneda said on Monday that the company will appeal the verdict and has "always developed technology independently and competed on the merits of our ideas."

Attorneys for New York-based Touchstream did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Monday.

Touchstream, which also does business as Shodogg, said in its 2021 lawsuit that founder David Strober invented technology in 2010 to "move" videos from a small device like a smartphone to a larger device like a television.

According to the complaint, Google met with Touchstream about its technology in December 2011 but said it was not interested two months later. Google introduced its Chromecast media-streaming devices in 2013.

Touchstream said that Google's Chromecast copied its innovations and infringed three of its patents. It also said its patents were infringed by Google's Home and Nest smart speakers and third-party televisions and speakers with Chromecast capabilities.

Google denied infringing Touchstream's rights and argued that the patents are invalid.

Touchstream filed similar complaints against cable providers Comcast, Charter and Altice in Texas earlier this year. Those cases are still pending.

OnePlus Nord 3 brings some serious upgrades over its predecessor, including some flagship-grade specifications. We discuss this and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5, Tab S9 Spotted on Retail Websites Ahead of Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked will be held in Seoul on July 26 and the company will introduce a host of new products during the event. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series of tablets are expected to debut at the event. The Galaxy Tab S9 series is expected to comprise base, Plus and Ultra models. These devices were spotted on a retail websites by a tipster ahead of their debut on Wednesday.

Tipster Evan Blass spotted the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series on retailer websites ahead of the product launch and shared them in a series of tweets. On one of the websites, the phones and the tablet models are listed with a pre-order option. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is shown in four colour options on one of the sites, whereas the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is listed with three colour options. The tipster has also spotted the upcoming products on a French retailer's site.

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Photo Credit: Evan Blass (@evleaks)

The Galaxy foldable handsets are seen offered in a product bundle, usually with a version of the Galaxy Watch series models, which are also expected to launch on July 26. Prices of the products are not available yet. Some combinations are also offering the Galaxy Buds 2 with the upcoming releases.

According to previous leaks, the 256GB and 512GB variants of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 are said to be priced at EUR 1,199 (roughly Rs. 1,08,900) and EUR 1,339 (roughly Rs. 1,21,600), respectively and it is expected to be offered in Cream, Graphite, Lavender, and Water Green colour variants.

Meanwhile, the base 256GB variant of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has been tipped to be priced at EUR 1,899 (roughly Rs. 1,72,400), while the 512GB and 1TB variants are said to be listed at EUR 2,039 (roughly Rs. 1,85,100) and EUR 2,279 (roughly Rs. 2,06,900), respectively. This model is expected to launch in Black, Blue, and Cream colour options.

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