Tech NewsWrap: Apple event today at 11.30 PM… and more

Apple event today at 11.30 PM

The Apple event will begin on March 8 at 11.30 p.m in India. The tech giant is expected to release a new iPhone 13 colour, as well as revamp the iPad Air portfolio. Apple may possibly reveal a new iPhone SE 5G at the ‘Peek Performance’ Apple event. The event will be streamed live on Apple’s website, and interested customers will be able to view it on their devices. The Apple event will be streamed live from the Steve Jobs Theatre.

WhatsApp may soon get this Facebook chat feature

WhatsApp is working on a feature that will allow users to make polls in group chats, according to reports. The Meta-owned messaging platform has submitted a fresh beta update for its iOS app, increasing the version to 22.6.0.70, according to WaBetaInfo. WhatsApp is working on a group polls feature, according to the beta version. Group polling is currently available in messaging apps such as Facebook Messenger, Telegram, and others.

Samsung expected to unveil Galaxy A Series in mid-March

Samsung Electronics is widely expected to introduce its entry-level Galaxy smartphones later this month in reaction to the March 8 release of Apple’s new iPhone SE, industry sources. According to Yonhap News Agency, Samsung’s mid-low tier Galaxy A series is expected to come in a variety of new models — A73, A53, A33, and A23 — a product line that the company claims would bring “cutting-edge innovations, services, and features at an accessible price.”

Google Pixel 6a listed on Geekbench

There have been numerous leaks about the upcoming Pixel 6a, which is expected to be released in the coming months. The phone is likely to have a similar design as the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, but with lower specifications and a smaller form factor. Now, a Geekbench listing for the speculated smartphone has surfaced, confirming the presence of Google’s Tensor processor and 6GB RAM. The handset booted up to Android 12 as expected, scoring 1,050 single-core points and 2,833 multi-core points. These results are comparable to those of the other two Pixel 6 phones.

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