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Google is already working on Android Q!

But few have Android Pie

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Do you remember the rampant speculation over Android P’s name? If you do, that’s because it was practically a couple of months ago. The eventual Android Pie railroaded through the news like a bullet train. Naturally, everyone’s mouths are still salivating to get the new update. Yet, here we are.

Without even waiting to catch their breath, the Android developers over at Google are back at it again. This time, their workaholic hands are busy with Android Pie’s successor — the still-untitled Android Q.

Based on some recently uncovered commits, we can confirm that the successor is already in development. Eagle-eyed watchdogs from XDA-Developers have uncovered the very first features from Android Q.

For one, a commit will alter the system’s behavior towards old apps. Whenever users will try installing old apps (intended for Lollipop or lower), Android will warn them before installation. Above anything, the move will likely help users against optimization issues. At this early stage, it remains unclear whether this is just a warning or actual prevention.

Meanwhile, a second commit confirms a subtler feature. Using proximity and gravity sensors, the phone will detect if you’re on a call (or simply holding your phone to your ear). If another call comes through in this situation, the phone will automatically lower the ringtone’s volume. Naturally, this will prevent calls from blowing your eardrums out.

While these two are very low-key features, their existence confirms that Google is already working on Android Q.

However, this is just a minuscule consolation for most Android users. At the time of this writing, only 14.6 percent of users have Android Oreo. Google’s number-crunching doesn’t even include Android Pie yet.

Unfortunately, Google’s eagerness to upgrade Android underlies its hesitation to push new updates to more people. While Android Q is a welcome update, hype from speculating on its name can only go so far. But enough of that: What do you think Android Q’s name is?

SEE ALSO: Android Oreo users are still too few, even as Android Pie launches

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Logitech introduces a dedicated shortcut for ChatGPT

Compatible with most keyboards and mice

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April 19, 2024

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Artificial intelligence is already meant to simplify a workflow. However, despite the ease, there are still a few ways to optimize the process. Today, Logitech has launched a new shortcut to launch ChatGPT straight from your mouse or keyboard.

Minus programmable hotkeys or buttons, there are hardly any built-in way to easily access an AI model. For a typical workflow, it still consists of manually opening the model on a separate window and keeping it within cursor’s reach throughout the day.

Logitech is simplifying the process by adding a dedicated shortcut for its devices. With a Logitech keyboard or mouse supported by the Logi Options+ app, users can program a keyboard or mouse button for the new Logi AI Prompt Builder.

Once activated, the AI Prompt Builder automatically accesses easy options for highlighted text. For example, users can easily rephrase or summarize the text. Likewise, they can input their own custom queries. By eliminating a few clicks and some typing throughout the day, the new tool hopes to save you time.

While most Logitech keyboards and mice are compatible with the new tool, it is also more easily accessible with the new Logitech Signature AI Edition Mouse. The new mouse has a dedicated button just for AI prompts. If you’re an AI power user, this one is perfect for you.

SEE ALSO: Logitech unveils G Pro X 60 gaming keyboard: Price, details

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X’s AI accused Klay Thompson of vandalizing houses with bricks

AI thought joke posts were real

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April 18, 2024

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Despite the ease that the technology promises, artificial intelligence still isn’t the most reliable thing you can depend on. Today’s models can still flub answers. Now, the pitfalls of AI are abundantly clear with a few mishaps on X. Golden State Warrior Klay Thompson was just “accused” of a vandalism spree involving bricks.

Late Tuesday night, X presented an AI-generated news snippet. The article, posted soon after the Warriors’ play-in loss to the Sacramento Kings, reads: “Klay Thompson Accused in Bizarre Brick-Vandalism Spree.”

The snippet hilariously described an incident where Thompson supposedly vandalized houses in Sacramento with bricks. Thankfully, according to the snippet, no one was hurt. It even had a few sources for its claims below the news summary.

The sources, however, are just joke posts stemming from the recently concluded game. In that do-or-die game, Thompson put up a staggering 0 points on ten shot attempts, the most misses without a make by a Warrior since the ’68 season. Naturally, everyone joked that the Warriors guard just threw bricks all over Sacramento.

Now, X is currently experimenting with a new AI feature called Grok. The model collates trending topics and creates snippets of what’s happening for X users. However, it’s not exactly the smartest in determining real news from satiric ones. The feature notes as much, carrying a fine-print caveat warning users to “verify its outputs” because it’s an early feature and can make mistakes.

SEE ALSO: New X users must pay a dollar per year to post and reply

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New X users must pay a dollar per year to post and reply

Rolling out globally now

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New users on X might soon face a tough time on the platform. The social media website will likely start charging new accounts a small fee for the right to post on the platform.

Now, the fee isn’t a new one. Almost six months ago, the company tested the paid system in New Zealand and the Philippines. New users in those countries had to pay a dollar per year for the ability to post and reply to content.

As spotted by X Daily News on the same platform, the company might be ready to take the experiment to a larger market. New text strings have shown that the policy is rolling out worldwide.

The policy is designed to combat a wave of bots appearing on the platform. By preventing new accounts from creating posts, X hopes to stave off the standard behavior of bots these days. You might have noticed them as OnlyFans creators in unrelated posts, peddling NSFW content on their bio.

Though the global rollout was only just spotted, owner Elon Musk has seemingly confirmed the change. Replying to X Daily News, Musk says that it is “the only way to curb the relentless onslaught of bots.” He says that the current breed of bots can easily bypass simple checks these days.

SEE ALSO: X will no longer let you hide your blue checkmark

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