Today, Google has announced the Gemini 2.0 AI model, which is built for agentic experiences. Apple has rolled out the iOS 18.2 stable update with Apple Intelligence features. Portronics has launched the Portronics Vayu 5.0 tyre inflator in the country. Let’s take a look at the five most important news stories of the day.
Google Introduces Gemini 2.0
The Gemini 2.0 is claimed to be the most capable from Google with native image and audio output support. It also supports native tool use and will now be available to all Gemini users. The AI model will bring advanced reasoning capabilities to AI Overviews to tackle more complex topics, including math equations, multimodal queries, and more.
Google has also introduced Deep Research, which uses advanced reasoning and long context capabilities to act as a research assistant. Check it out here.
iOS 18.2 Released
Apple has pushed the iOS 18.2 stable update to the iPhone users globally alongside the iPadOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2 update. The new Apple Intelligence features include Image Playground, Genmoji, ChatGPT, and more. The iPhone 15 Pro or higher models, the M-series iPads, and Macs are eligible for the latest Apple Intelligence features.
The update also brings visual intelligence to the camera control button of the iPhone 16 series. Read more here.
Jio Introduces 2025 New Year Welcome Plan
Reliance Jio, the largest mobile network giant in the country, has launched a new prepaid plan worth Rs 2,025. The benefits of the plan include 2.5GB of daily 4G data, unlimited calling, and 100 SMS/day. It offers a total validity of 200 days and also comes with unlimited 5G mobile internet. The plan also brings instant discounts of Rs 150, Rs 500, and Rs 1,500 on Swiggy, Ajio, and EaseMyTrip.
Jio adds that the new Rs 2,025 prepaid plan can be recharged until January 11 on the MyJio app and website, GPay, PhonePe, and other platforms. Read more here.
Portronics Vayu 5.0 Launched
The Portronics Vayu 5.0 tyre inflator comes with an airflow of 23 litres per minute and a maximum air pressure of 150 psi. It is claimed to inflate car, motorcycle, and bicycle tyres at twice the speed of conventional inflators. The inflator has three cells of 1,500mAh each and a dual-line LED display with precise readings of the air pressure and measurement metrics.
The Portronics Vayu 5.0 is available at an introductory price of Rs 2,349 in the country. Check it out here.
App Store Awards 2024 Winners Announced
Apple has announced the best apps and games across categories like iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro, etc., on the App Store for the year 2024. Kino, a pro video recording app from Lux Optics, won the best app award for iPhone. The AFK Journeys game from Farlight Games and the Squad Busters game from Supercell have won the best game title for iPhone and iPad.
The Cultural Impact winners include Oko, EF Hello, DailyArt, NYT Games, and more. Read more here.
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