Interesting announcements
Google made Gemini Code Assist free with 180,000 code completions per month
The free version of Gemini Code Assist, Google’s AI coding tool, is powered by the Gemini 2.0 model, fine-tuned to handle real-world coding scenarios and supporting all programming languages in the public domain. Users can generate up to 180,000 code completions per month, significantly more than other free coding assistants.
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Qualcomm and Google will offer up to 8 years of Android updates
The companies have partnered to extend Android updates for up to eight years, setting a new standard for software longevity in smartphones. Phones that feature the Snapdragon 8 and 7 series will be eligible to receive this support.
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Amazon unveiled Ocelot, its first quantum computing chip
Ocelot is a prototype that will test the effectiveness of Amazon Web Services’ quantum error correction architecture. The company claims that the chip can reduce the cost of implementing quantum error correction by up to 90 percent.
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Microsoft will finally pull the plug on Skype in May
According to a report by XDA, the latest Skype for Windows preview reportedly includes a hidden string that reads “Starting in May, Skype will no longer be available. Continue your calls and chats in Teams”.
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Top new products
Honor GT Pro
Honor GT Pro will have a 6.78-inch OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and a 50 MP main camera. It will come with a 6,000 mAh battery.
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Motorola Razr 60 Ultra
Razr 60 Ultra will have a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage and a 4,000 mAh battery.
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