Top Tech Stories of the Week: Apple Unveils New iPad at ‘Let Loose’ Launch Event, WhatsApp Takes Firm Stance on Encryption Dispute in India, and Other Major Updates | Latest in Technology News

Apple is gearing up for its much-anticipated ‘Let Loose’ launch event on May 7, where the tech giant is expected to unveil the next-generation iPads, accessories, and a new Apple Pencil. The upcoming iPad Pro is rumored to feature an OLED display, a first for iPads, and will be powered by the M3 chip, the same processor found in the latest MacBook Air models.

In other tech news, WhatsApp has made a bold statement regarding user privacy in India. The messaging platform has declared that it will not compromise on end-to-end encryption, even if it means ceasing operations in the country. This comes in response to new legislation that could force companies to break encryption to help identify the origin of messages or posts.

Meanwhile, Meta has introduced its most powerful large language model, Llama 3, available in two variants with 8 billion and 70 billion parameters. These models will enhance AI experiences across Meta platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Meta smart glasses.

Additionally, Gemini AI, a generative-AI model from Google, has expanded to more Android devices, offering features like text and image generation, and real-time answers to user queries. This advanced AI model can replace Google Assistant on Android smartphones and is also accessible to iPhone users via the Google app.

Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting developments in the tech world!