Top Tech News Today: Expected Price Of iPhone 15, Clubhouse To Become Audio Messaging App, More

According to several leaks and rumours, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models may witness a price increase of $100-$200.

It is not clear if the iPhone 15 line come with a USB-C charging port. ( Image Source :ABP Live )

Expected Price, Upgrades Of Upcoming iPhone 15 Series

Apple is scheduled to launch the iPhone 15 lineup on September 12 in India and globally and the company is likely to launch four iPhone models this year. The rumours mills are abuzz that the new iPhone series will get a significant upgrade from the previous iteration. Some leaks and rumours suggest that the vanilla iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Plus model may be launched at the same price as last year or get a marginal price hike while the iPhone 15 Pro Max is said to be getting the steepest price hike, as compared to last year's model.

OpenAI To Host First Developer Conference

OpenAI, the creator of viral artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT is set to host its first developer conference in November. OpenAI will host its first developer conference in San Francisco on November 6. Developer registration for in-person attendance will start in the coming weeks and developers will be able to live-stream the keynote, the company has announced.

Clubhouse Aims To Become Audio Messaging App

Months after laying off 50 per cent of its staff, social audio platform Clubhouse is trying to make a comeback as it revamps itself into an audio messaging app. The app shot to popularity during Covid-19 and lockdown but its popularity was short-lived. The company has announced it is "evolving" Clubhouse to be more like a messaging app with a big new update, available now on both iOS and Android devices. The company says it is designed to be "more social" than other messaging apps, and a "bit more Clubhouse-y".

MediaTek Develops 3nm Chipset Using TSMC's Tech

Chipset-making major MediaTek has developed its first 3-nanometer (nm) chip based on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) 3nm process technology. MediaTek's new 3nm processor will make its commercial debut in 2024 and be a part of the flagship MediaTek Dimensity chipset series. The new SoC promises better efficiency and better performance.

Tecno SPARK 10 Pro Moon Explore Edition Launched

Handset maker Tecno on Thursday launched the Tecno SPARK 10 Pro Moon Explore Edition smartphone in India, in an attempt to honour ISRO's successful Chandrayaan 3 moon mission. A key highlight of the Tecno SPARK 10 Pro Moon Explore edition is a white and black dual-tone leather design and a camera module that is similar to the "moon's surface". The rear is made out of eco-friendly silicone-based leather. This is the same device that was unveiled recently in global markets as the Tecno Magic Skin Edition.

PS Plus India Price Hiked

Sony, the Japanese gaming giant, announced last month that it’d hike the prices of it PlayStation Plus annual plans “to continue bringing high-quality games and value-added benefits” to the service. Now, the official India prices have been listed on the PlayStation website, registering an increase of nearly Rs 2,000. For those unaware, PS Plus is Sony’s answer to Xbox Game Pass, offering subscribers access to free games on the PS4 and the PS5, along with a handful of trials and member-exclusive store discounts.