Goodbye Galaxy S Phones. AI Features in WhatsApp and the Latest 2024 Mac Devices

The End of Galaxy S. WhatsApp’s New AI Features and 2024 Mac Advancements

In the rapidly evolving world of technology, we are witnessing fundamental changes over time that impact our digital lives. From the exciting farewell to one of the most prominent smartphone series that changed market standards, the Galaxy S phone, to the innovative updates introduced in WhatsApp.

The launch of the 2024 Mac devices promises a more exceptional experience than ever before; technological innovations and developments in these areas seem central to shaping the digital future. This article explores these key changes and updates, reflecting how technology continues to renew itself, and highlights the transformations that may affect how we use technology in our daily lives.

The End of Galaxy S. WhatsApp’s New AI Features and 2024 Mac Advancements

Smartphones have been repeating themselves in recent years, and companies face pressures every year to show something new, seeking to add anything that could build their marketing campaigns, such as certain artificial intelligence technologies and processor enhancements. This monotony has pushed some companies to release foldable phones, although they have not yet managed to break into the user's mind in a significant way.

Recently, there have been leaks suggesting that companies like Apple plan to release a slimmer version of their phone, called the iPhone Slim. Samsung has also joined these leaks, with plans to launch the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim.

According to reports, this phone will not be released alongside the Galaxy S25 family, but several months later. It is a version designed to explore the market’s appetite for ultra-slim phones while retaining the key leading features.

As for the reason behind the delay of Samsung’s version, the company does not want to hurt the sales of the main Galaxy S25 family or position it as a competitor to its other phones, especially with its intention to monitor the market.

However, designing a slim smartphone requires creativity not only in design but also in engineering. To achieve a thinner design, both Samsung and Apple will need to modify key components such as the battery, screen, and internal circuits. Often, thinning these parts can lead to compromises in performance and battery life.

But the surprise of the week came through a report stating that Samsung is considering renaming its flagship smartphones under the Galaxy brand, following in the footsteps of car manufacturers that sell their brands and cars under different names.

Samsung aims to separate its flagship category from its other categories. While all of them are linked by the Galaxy brand, this could harm the reputation of the flagship category because it shares the same brand name as the mid-range and budget categories. In other words, Samsung wants to distinguish its flagship category in every aspect, including the brand name.

Samsung has used the famous Galaxy brand since 2009, when it launched its first Android smartphones. Under Apple, the largest market share is in the United States and some other countries, which poses a challenge for Samsung, as it seeks to dominate further, especially among the youth demographic.

It is still unclear when the brand name change will take place, but there are voices within the company that believe it would be appropriate to do so with the upcoming Galaxy S25 series in January. However, it is more likely to be postponed until after this series. Do you think changing the brand name will impact user perceptions?

Activating Artificial Intelligence in WhatsApp Enhancing User Experience in New Ways

Meta has launched AI features and tools on WhatsApp, taking the app's services to a new level. Among the key features is integrating an intelligent assistant to respond to all questions and inquiries, provide various tips to users, create images based on user requests, and offer features related to education and work, such as generating professional replies and analyzing data.

WhatsApp has utilized Microsoft's Copilot platform, and here are the new free features, though they are currently limited to certain countries as we await their arrival in our region:

First, you need to activate Microsoft Copilot for WhatsApp by accessing the WhatsApp AI link from Microsoft's website.

Scan the QR code using your phone's camera. This will open the chat tab with Microsoft Copilot, allowing you to communicate with the free AI by sending a short message.

Apple and the Evolution of Mac Devices

Apple chose October to mark a new phase for its desktop and laptop computers by releasing updated versions featuring its latest processors. These upgrades cater to users seeking greater power and efficiency in a seamless work environment, free from lags or slowdowns that disrupt productivity. Apple kicked off what some are calling "Mac Week" by unveiling an updated version of the iMac Mini.

One of the biggest updates to the device is the inclusion of the M4 chip, with a more powerful version featuring the M4 Pro, which we will discuss later. The device boasts a more modern and sleek design, with a significantly smaller body compared to the previous generation. It features two USB-C ports, a 3.5mm headphone jack, three Thunderbolt ports, an HDMI input, and an Ethernet port.

The highlight, however, is the new processor. The M4 Pro offers two performance options: a 12-core CPU and a 16-core GPU for graphics, or a 14-core CPU and a 20-core GPU for those needing top-tier performance for advanced projects.

The device also allows for memory customization, with up to 64GB of unified memory and a storage capacity of up to 8 TB. The standard M4 version includes 16GB of unified memory and 256GB of storage, while the M4 Pro version comes with 24GB of unified memory and 512GB of storage.

The week was filled with excitement, especially regarding performance and power chips, as Qualcomm and MediaTek unveiled their flagship processors for upcoming smartphones. Apple, however, brought anticipation into the world of computers by revealing the M4 Pro and M4 Max chips, boasting impressive specs and capabilities.

The M4 Pro starts with up to 14 CPU cores, including ten focused on performance and four on efficiency.

The GPU can go up to 20 graphics cores, providing twice the graphical performance of devices with the standard M4 chip.

As always, Apple promises faster speeds and the ability to support larger unified memory sizes, with data transfer rates of up to 120GB per second.

The Max version of the chip boasts up to 16 CPU cores, with twelve focused on performance and four on efficiency, along with up to 40 GPU cores, delivering results up to four times more powerful than Intel processors.

This version also expands unified memory support up to 128GB and includes a dedicated media engine to accelerate the processing and uploading of heavy videos when working on large-scale projects.

Apple's MacBook. Revolutionizing the Future of Personal Computing

Naturally, both the M4 Pro and M4 Max will support Apple Intelligence updates. To showcase the performance and efficiency of these new Apple chips, the company has introduced the new MacBook models in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, both featuring 120Hz ProMotion displays with variable refresh rates and True Tone technology for true-to-life color representation.

Apple has also introduced an alternative display option featuring Nano-Texture technology, which allows for brightness levels of up to 1000 nits under normal conditions and up to 1600 nits for HDR content.

The new devices come with an updated 12-megapixel front-facing camera that keeps the user in the frame even when moving and enhances image quality.

The devices will be available with M4 Pro, M4 Max, and the standard M4 chip. Both the Pro and Max versions feature a ray tracing engine and a neural engine that is twice as fast compared to the previous M3 chip.

These new chips will significantly boost graphics processing and performance, thanks to the high core count in each version, as previously mentioned.

In terms of ports, the devices now include a Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port on the left side, alongside two Thunderbolt 4 or 5 ports depending on the chosen chip, and a headphone jack.

On the other side, the device features an HDMI port, a third Thunderbolt port, and an SDXC card slot. For wireless connectivity, it supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 for improved speed and stability.

The new 14-inch MacBook Pro models feature a 72.4-watt-hour battery, accompanied by a 70W charger for the M4 version and a 96W charger for the M4 Pro and M4 Max versions.

Meanwhile, the 16-inch version boasts a massive 100-watt-hour battery, equipped with a 140W USB-C charger.

Apple asserts that the base M4 model can provide up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge, while the 16-inch M4 Max version lasts up to 18 hours.

Apple also introduced an updated iMac powered by the new M4 chip, offering faster performance for everyday tasks and even handling more intensive projects. Graphics have been enhanced with a 10-core GPU, which is twice as fast as the M1, and the iMac now supports up to 32GB of unified memory and up to 2TB of storage.

The iMac features a stunning 24-inch 4.5K display, with an optional Nano-Texture Glass for higher brightness. It also includes a 12-megapixel camera with Center Stage for motion tracking and updated Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse accessories with USB-C inputs, color-matched to the new, more vibrant iMac hues.

This, in essence, is what the audience has dubbed “Mac Week.” Do you think it marks the beginning of a new revolution in the world of personal computers?