Weekly Tech Recap: Release of the iPhone 15 series, OnePlus Open announcement, introduction of WhatsApp Flows by Zuckerberg, and more

 Weekly Tech Recap: Release of the iPhone 15 series, OnePlus Open announcement, introduction of WhatsApp Flows by Zuckerberg, and more

Launch of the Apple iPhone 15 Series; Release of the OnePlus Open Expandable Phone; For businesses, WhatsApp Flows and Meta Verified; announced is Flipkart's Big Billion Days Sale for 2023; Launch of the Vivo T2 Pro 5G in India; Launch of the Indus Appstore Developer Platform by PhonePe.

Since Apple's newest iPhone 15 Series have arrived in stores in India and around the world, the technology world has been rocked. To purchase their preferred Apple products, customers waited in lengthy lines outside the Apple stores. 

Additionally, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, unveiled WhatsApp Flows, a new product that will alter the way businesses interact with customers through messaging. Let's just review what happened:

When the Apple iPhone 15 Series went on sale, fans waited in queue for their smartphones

With excited customers lining up outside official stores in Delhi and Mumbai, Apple's iPhone 15 series debuted in India. Rahul, who was the first customer at Apple Saket, showed up at 4 am to purchase the iPhone 15 Pro Max and was thrilled to be one of the first to do so. Vivek from Bangalore, who wasn't first in queue, was as excited to receive his iPhone 15 Pro.

OnePlus Open folding phone officially unveiled

According to reports, OnePlus will launch the OnePlus Open, the company's first foldable phone, on October 19. A Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage are reportedly included in the gadget. OnePlus revealed the launch during the TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 event, promising additional information through official channels while the official product name and details are still undergoing confirmation. The same launch date is also suggested by renowned tipper Max Jambor.

Mark Zuckerberg introduces Meta Verified for Businesses and WhatsApp Flows

At the Conversations conference in Mumbai, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, introduced revolutionary capabilities for WhatsApp Business. The main feature is "WhatsApp Flows," which allows for customised in-chat activities such as booking bank appointments, placing food orders, and checking in for flights. With a variety of payment options, Meta is extending its payment capabilities to India. Additionally, Meta Verified will guarantee the legitimacy of companies on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp by providing verified badges, assistance, and impersonation protection.

2023 Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale information released

Flipkart is getting ready for its Big Billion Days Sale 2023 and is giving holders of ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and Kotak Bank cards an early look at deals. Paytm also promises transaction savings. The sale offers discounts for exchanging old items, free monthly installments, and a "Pay Later" option. Specific dates in October will see the release of significant smartphone bargains. Expect big price cuts on well-known brands like Apple, Samsung, Google, Realme, Oppo, Xiaomi, Nothing, and Vivo. Some models, including the Moto G54 5G and Samsung Galaxy F34 5G, have been teased with savings of up to 80%.

Launch of the Vivo T2 Pro 5G in India

The Vivo T2 Pro 5G, a new 5G smartphone from Vivo, has gone on sale in India. It has a 4,600mAh battery with 66W rapid charging, a 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, and a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 CPU. Priced at Rs. 23,999 for the entry-level model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage and Rs. 24,999 for the top-tier model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Users of ICICI and Axis bank cards are eligible for discounts. The phone has a strong AnTuTu benchmark score and a liquid cooling system with a vapour chamber for gaming. A 16MP selfie camera is included with the 64MP primary sensor in the camera configuration.

Launch of the "Made-in-India" app developer platform Indus Appstore by PhonePe

In order to encourage Android app developers to submit their works to the Indian appstore, PhonePe has developed the Indus Appstore Developer Platform. It provides a customised user experience in 12 different languages, resources like a "Launch Pad" for entrepreneurs, and In-App Payments without any platform fees or commissions. The platform promises to provide as a substitute distribution route for Android developers aiming to service the Indian market while meeting regional demands.