GC Daily: Xiaomi unveils Smart Camera for Babies, Audio Emojis coming to Google Phone App

Joel Joseph — Thu, 02 May 2024 05:03:30 +0000

Xiaomi has launched a special “Baby Care Edition“ of its smart camera in China. The camera caters to the needs of a new parent, providing a comprehensive monitoring solution with intelligent features, prioritizing both peace of mind and privacy.

The device is actually very useful for parents to ensure the baby is safe and sound. It comes with cry, cough, and sound detection, alerting parents to potential issues immediately. Additionally, users can set up virtual “play areas” within the Mi Home app, receiving notifications when their baby enters or leaves these designated zones.

More details on this smart camera in our story here.

Audio Emojis during calls – Source: 9to5Google

Google Phone app is getting a strange update that might leave you scratching your head. A beta version of the app, reveals plans to add “Audio Emojis” which are essentially sound effects users can play during calls.

These “Audio Emojis” come in six flavors: clapping, laughter, crying (represented by a trombone sound), celebratory noises, a drum sting, and yes, even a fart sound. You can access these buttons during a call through the overflow menu or a small flag at the bottom of the screen.

More details here.

DEAL ALERT:Apple iPhone 13 Amazon Sale! Grab one for just Rs 47,499

OpenAI is giving users more power over their ChatGPT experience with a recent update focused on data control. Previously, users used to complain about the absence of a mode where their conversation history was private, or nonexistent at all.

This update, however, addresses not one, but two key features: full chat history access for users who opt out of sharing their data, and an incognito mode called temporary chat.

More details here .

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Apple Watch 3 Ultra May be a Let Down in Terms of Upgrades, Analyst States

Amidst all the rumors swirling about the upcoming iPad lineup and how it might be OLED equipped, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has thrown a curveball on the Apple Watch Ultra 3. After suggesting a possible delay, Kuo now expects a new Ultra model in 2024.

However, there’s a catch: it likely won’t boast significant hardware advancements compared to the Ultra 2. Specific details about the Apple Watch Ultra 3 remain under wraps, with a September launch timeframe the only confirmed information so far.

More details are here.

Samsung Confirms Premium Galaxy Watch Models To Meet Increasing Demand For Upgrades

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7 series is expected to feature three models instead of two, indicating a shift in strategy. This is further solidified going by the company’s Q1 earnings call announcement. In a press release, the South Korean brand revealed important details about its wearables strategy.

More details here !

Realme P1 5G gets a memory upgrade: New storage option arrives in India

The Realme P1 recently went on sale in the Indian market as a mid range smartphone model. But mere days after its release, a new storage option of the device has been launched, which upgrades the memory capacity of the base variant.

Here are all the details.

Should you upgrade your Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite?

The Mi 11 Lite was the most affordable device in the Mi 11 series. It was announced in two variants — 4G and 5G. Both models share the same set of specs, except for the chipset.

Recently, Xiaomi ended software support for the 4G model. The 5G version should also face a similar fate in the near future.

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