Glyph Tech Shots: From Amazon’s review-based AI to the new Apple sensation in town. Here’s all the tech tea you need. ‍

Dipti Sood
August 22, 2023

Andy Jassy Unveils Amazon's AI Review Summaries for Shoppers

Amazon has launched a new AI feature that generates and displays summaries of customer reviews on product pages, aiding shoppers in quickly grasping key feedback before purchase. The tool is accessible to a subset of mobile US shoppers across various products and may expand later. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy mentioned the move as part of their efforts to enhance customer experience through generative AI applications. These summaries utilize verified purchases from Amazon's trusted review database, enabling shoppers to swiftly comprehend community opinions. AI summarization was showcased with the toy "Magic Mixies," highlighting customer sentiments and concerns. Amazon plans to extend the feature to more categories in the future.

Meta's Threads Messaging App Expands to Web, Easing Access

Meta, the parent company of Instagram, is set to launch the web version of its messaging app Threads this week. The absence of a web version has frustrated users since its initial launch. Although CEO Mark Zuckerberg previously hinted at the web version's arrival in the "next few weeks," exact launch details are still uncertain, as per sources from The Wall Street Journal. Threads' web version has been undergoing internal testing and refinement, as Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri confirmed. This version will be introduced before support for foldable devices and will bring a "Reposts" tab to profiles. Threads achieved a record of 100 million user sign-ups faster than any other social media platform.

From Pro Max to Ultra, iPhone 15's Surprising Transformation

Apple's upcoming flagship iPhone, the iPhone 15, might carry a new name, as per recent rumors. Speculation suggests it could be called the iPhone 15 Ultra, changing from the previously anticipated iPhone 15 Pro Max. The Ultra version is expected to feature a periscope lens for enhanced telephoto photography, potentially with a 10X zoom camera. While screen size might differentiate it from the iPhone 15 Pro, both models are likely to include a titanium frame and an Action button inspired by the Apple Watch Ultra. Additionally, faster charging and data transfers are anticipated through a new USB-C port.

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