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Google is expanding its AI Plus mid-tier subscription to 35 countries, including the United States, with a starting price of $7.99 per month, adding access to Gemini tools, Flow filmmaking, and NotebookLM as part of the broader rollout.
Honor has begun the global rollout of its foldable smartphone, the Magic V5, now available in several European countries with prices starting at €1,999 and £1,699. The device features a 7.95-inch foldable OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, up to 1TB storage, and a triple camera setup, with various promotions and a free screen replacement offer during the first year.
Google has widely rolled out Gemini in Google Messages to stable users, allowing for AI-assisted messaging to draft messages, brainstorm ideas, and plan events. The feature, which appears as the first contact in the new conversation list, supports various Gemini Extensions but is not end-to-end encrypted and is unavailable in certain regions like the EEA, UK, Switzerland, and India.
Google has launched its upgraded Find My Device network, initially available only in the US and Canada, with plans for a global rollout over the next few months. The network uses Bluetooth proximity and will support AirTag-like Bluetooth trackers, expected to be available by May.
X, formerly Twitter, has made passkey login available globally for iOS users, following its earlier introduction for US-based users. Passkey, developed by the FIDO Alliance, offers a more secure login method using individual device-generated codes, reducing susceptibility to phishing attacks. Users can enable passkey through the X app's security settings, and those still using SMS 2FA are advised to migrate to other authentication methods or subscribe to X Premium.
Xiaomi is rolling out its new Android skin, HyperOS, globally, starting with select smartphones and tablets. The update replaces MIUI with HyperOS and will be released in batches. The first devices to receive the update include Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Xiaomi 13 Pro, Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13T Pro, Xiaomi 13T, Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12S, and Xiaomi Pad 6. Updates for these devices will be rolled out in Q1 2024, with more devices to follow throughout the year.
Xiaomi is planning to globally roll out its new Android skin, HyperOS, starting in Q1 of next year. Nine of its premium smartphones, including the Xiaomi 13 series, Xiaomi Pad 6, and Xiaomi 12T series, will be among the first to receive the update. The rollout is expected to include devices from Xiaomi's main line of smartphones, with POCO and Redmi devices likely receiving the update later on.
Instagram's broadcast channels, a one-way messaging feature, will be available globally, allowing users to send messages to their followers, who can react to them and vote in polls, but can't respond directly. Creators can post images, videos, and audio clips, and invite others to join their channel as a collaborator. Meta plans to bring channels to Facebook and Messenger as well, and is developing a text-based "decentralized social network" to rival Twitter.