Apple unveils 2 new iPads, Google introduces Pixel 8a in Weekly Tech Recap

In this week’s tech recap, Apple stole the spotlight with the launch of two new iPad models. The iPad Air lineup received a significant upgrade with a larger 13-inch variant and a faster M2 chipset. However, the star of the show was the iPad Pro, touted as the thinnest device Apple has ever made, featuring an OLED Ultra Retina XDR display and the powerful M4 chipset. Apple’s focus on AI capabilities with a neural engine capable of 38 trillion operations per second is a notable move.

In a surprising move, Google quietly introduced the Pixel 8a, featuring the Tensor G3 chipset, promising 7 years of OS updates, and bringing AI features like Gemini AI and Circle to Search. The Pixel 8a also boasts a dual rear camera setup and a 13MP front-facing shooter for high-quality photography and videography.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman refuted reports of launching a new AI search engine to rival Google, clarifying that the company will be making announcements regarding ChatGPT and GPT-4 instead. Google also made headlines with the launch of Google Wallet in India, offering users a secure platform to store private information.

Lastly, Apple is rumored to introduce a generative AI-powered upgrade to Siri at WWDC 2024, making the voice assistant more conversational and versatile. This upgrade aims to enhance Siri’s capabilities in tasks like setting reminders, creating calendar appointments, and summarizing text messages. Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting tech developments.