Weekly Tech-Overview: ChatGPT Outage Prompts Apology, iPhone-15 Leads Global Sales, iQOO13 India, and More
Weekly Tech-Overview: ChatGPT Outage Prompts Apology, iPhone-15 Leads Global Sales, iQOO13 India, and More
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In the fast-paced world of technology, it’s easy to miss key developments. Here’s a roundup of this week’s major tech stories, featuring a brief ChatGPT outage, record-breaking iPhone sales, and exciting news for Android users.

Top 5 Tech Stories of the Week:


1) ChatGPT Outage Briefly Affects Thousands of Users:
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took to social media to apologize after ChatGPT experienced a 30-minute outage that affected over 19,000 users. According to Downdetector, the short-lived disruption was widely reported. Altman acknowledged the incident, noting that while ChatGPT’s reliability has significantly improved, there is still more work to be done.

2) iPhone 15 Tops Global Smartphone Sales:
Research firm Counterpoint has named iPhone 15 the best-selling smartphone globally for Q3 2024. Apple’s flagship was followed by the iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro, with Samsung making a strong showing in the rankings as well. This strong performance follows a trend for Apple, which saw its previous models, iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, lead the same rankings last year.

3) iQOO 13 Launch Date Confirmed in India:
Nipun Maurya, CEO of iQOO India, confirmed that the much-anticipated iQOO 13 smartphone will launch in India on December 3. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, this flagship device will follow Realme’s GT 7 Pro, the first phone with the same chip in India.

4) Apple Releases iOS 18.2 Beta 2 with New AI Features:
Apple has rolled out iOS 18.2 beta 2 for developers, bringing exciting new features, such as advanced Camera Controls, enhanced “Find My” functionality, and ChatGPT Plus integration within Siri. This beta release continues Apple’s focus on AI, with features like Genmoji and Visual Intelligence. The stable iOS 18.2 release is expected in early December.

5) Apple Plans Affordable Version of Vision Pro Headset:
Apple is reportedly developing a more affordable version of its Vision Pro mixed reality headset. Priced at $3,499 in the U.S., Vision Pro has yet to reach global markets. The more economical model is rumored to feature a simplified display with a pixel density of 1,500ppi, aiming to retain sharp visuals at a lower cost.

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