Today, Lava has unveiled the Lava Agni 3 with a dual display, MediaTek SoC, triple cameras, and more. Apple has started rolling out the iOS 18.0.1 update to iOS 18-eligible smartphones to fix important bugs. YouTube has made a significant announcement for YouTube Shorts. Let’s look at the top five important news stories of the day.
Lava Agni 3 Launched
Lava has launched the Lava Agni 3 with a 6.78-inch 3D curved AMOLED screen with 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The device flaunts a secondary 1.74-inch AMOLED screen and a unique Action key, first in the segment. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X SoC and sports a triple camera setup, including a telephoto camera.
The Lava Agni 3 is available in two configurations and starts at Rs 20,999 in the country. Read more here.
Apple Rolls Out iOS 18.0.1 Update
The iOS 18.0.1 is an incremental update for the iOS 18.0, which went live in September for iPhone users. The update fixes the touchscreen responsiveness issues reported by the iPhone 16 Pro/16 Pro Max users. It also fixed the freezing issues faced by iPhone 16 Pro models while recording 4K macro videos.
The iOS 18.0.1 is a minor update ahead of the iOS 18.1 update, which is set to bring Apple Intelligence features to the iPhone 15 Pro models. Read more here.
WhatsApp Introduces New Reactions for Status
After introducing filters and backgrounds for WhatsApp video calls, the social media giant has announced the rollout of a new like button and private mentions for Status in WhatsApp. The like button will be present beside the reply bar in the status in a heart shape, and the number of likes will only be visible to the user who shared the status.
The private mentions feature allows WhatsApp users to mention any WhatsApp contact and will only be visible to the user and tagged person. Read more here.
YouTube Shorts Gets New Features
YouTube has announced the extension of the duration of YouTube Shorts from one minute to three minutes. The extension of duration will be live from October 15, which will allow creators to create more content, which eventually results in an expansion of their audience. YouTube has also introduced templates, which creators can customise similar to Instagram reels.
The creators will be soon able to use Veo, which is a powerful tool to create videos with enhanced backgrounds, standalone clips, and more. Read more here.
UNIX Power Banks Launched
UNIX has launched the UX-1539 power bank with a massive 50,000mAh capacity. The power bank sports two USB Type-C and two USB Type-A ports with a fast charging speed of up to 22.5W. It also has an LED bulb, which will serve as a torch in emergencies and support the SOS light feature. The device is designed with built-in protection mechanisms to safeguard devices against overcharging and overheating.
The UNIX UX-1539 power bank is priced at Rs 3,499 and will be available through the brand’s website. Check it out here.