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Nothing Phone 4b is scheduled to launch as the first handset in the new “b” series next month. The company recently showcased the design of the phone, while also revealing a blue colourway. While details still remain under wraps, a tipster has leaked key specifications of the upcoming handset. It is tipped to sport a 6.7-inch 120Hz display. The Nothing Phone 4b could be powered by a 6-series processor from Qualcomm, backed by a battery with a capacity exceeding the 5,000mAh mark. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/vsbRLMt

Apple on Thursday increased the prices of several products in India and global markets, with some products seeing price hikes of up to Rs. 1 lakh. The revision applies to devices across categories, including Mac computers, MacBook, iPad, Apple TV, and HomePod. While the Cupertino-based tech giant has revised prices across much of its hardware portfolio, the iPhone lineup remains untouched for now. The move comes weeks after Apple CEO Tim Cook warned that soaring memory and storage prices had made price increases "unavoidable". from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/BZY1Grz

Apple has now clearly mentioned in a new section in Siri AI’s system prompt that the AI-powered voice assistant must not provide webpage summaries to users on the basis of the URL, according to a report. The report highlights that the system prompt has been updated to state, “You cannot access content behind a URL: When a user provides a URL and asks you to summarize, read, or extract information from it, inform them that you cannot access webpages. Do not offer follow-up suggestions or workarounds.” The change was spotted with the release of the latest second developer beta update of iOS 27. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/4cK1pYd

Samsung is said to be fast-tracking the development of its next major Android operating system update. According to a report, the South Korean tech conglomerate is internally testing One UI 9, based on Android 17. The stable version of the update could reportedly be unveiled as early as July, alongside the company’s next-generation foldable smartphones. It is likely to carry user interface refinements and a handful of productivity features, instead of major visual changes. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/90WsfPS

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 renders have leaked online, showing the design. The renders show the wearable in two colour options. Samsung is expected to use Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset in the Galaxy Watch 9. It could come in 40mm and 44mm size options. It appears to feature a circular display housed within a squircle-shaped body. Sensors are placed underneath the watch. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/c9Ad8Wh

Meta Platforms announced new AI-powered smart glasses in partnership with eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica. Simply dubbed Meta Glasses, they build upon the company’s existing Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta wearable lineup and bring refreshed designs. Meta has introduced three frame styles, including a special Kylie Jenner edition. The Meta Glasses are powered by the company’s Muse Spark AI model, which is said to enable more advanced multimodal interactions, live translation, hands-free photography, and contextual assistance. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/4YTUBo3