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ChatGPT Now Has Access To Memories: What Does It Mean?

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14 February 2024

ChatGPT Now Has Access To Memories: What Does It Mean?

in a bid to one-up the other, Google and OpenAI are currently going head to head in the AI space by announcing new features for their respective chatbots. OpenAI has now announced that ChatGPT now supports the memories feature so it can remember things you tell it to and use those memories accordingly in the conversations you have with the chatbot.

What are Memories in ChatGPT?

According to OpenAI, remembering things saves you from repeating information and makes future conversations with ChatGPT more helpful. You’re in control of ChatGPT’s memory, where you can explicitly tell it to remember something, ask it what it remembers, and tell it to forget conversationally or through settings. You can also turn it off entirely.

Furthermore, memories in ChatGPT improve over time through a self-learning process. “ChatGPT’s memory will get better the more you use it, and you’ll start to notice the improvements over time”, said OpenAI. The company also gave a few examples of how memories work, including:

You’ve explained that you prefer meeting notes to have headlines, bullets and action items summarized at the bottom. ChatGPT remembers this and recaps meetings this way.
You’ve told ChatGPT you own a neighbourhood coffee shop. When brainstorming Messaging for a social post celebrating a new location, ChatGPT knows where to start.
You mention that you have a toddler and that she loves jellyfish. When you ask ChatGPT to help create her birthday card, it suggests a jellyfish wearing a party hat.
As a kindergarten teacher with 25 students, you prefer 50-minute lessons with follow-up activities. ChatGPT remembers this when helping you create lesson plans.

If you want ChatGPT to forget something, you’ll just have to tell it. You can also view and delete specific memories or clear all memories in settings. ChatGPT’s memories evolve with your interactions and aren’t linked to specific conversations. Deleting a chat doesn’t erase its memories; you must delete the memory itself if necessary.

OpenAI notes that it may use content that you provide to ChatGPT, including memories, to improve its models for everyone. If the user wants to, he/she can turn this off through your Data Controls, and the company won’t train on content from the ChatGPT Team and Enterprise customers.

There’s also a new temporary chats feature, where you can have a conversation without using memory. Such chats won’t appear in history, use memory, or be used to train OpenAI’s models. Aside from this, memories bring additional privacy and safety considerations, such as what type of information should be remembered and how it’s used.

For Enterprise and Team users, memory can be useful when using ChatGPT for work. It can learn your style and preferences and build upon past interactions. Finally, GPTs will have their own distinct memory where builders can enable memory for their GPTs, and these memories won’t be shared with builders.

Availability

The memories feature in ChatGPT is rolling out to a small portion of ChatGPT free and Plus users this week, while plans for a broader rollout will be shared soon.

Xbox & Microsoft Announce Free Dune Expansion For Flight Simulator

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The Mobile Indian Network

14 February 2024

Xbox & Microsoft Announce Free Dune Expansion For Flight Simulator

Xbox and Microsoft, to celebrate the anticipated release of Dune: Part Two, have announced a free game expansion for Microsoft Flight Simulator along which they are launching a bespoke Xbox hardware. With the dune expansion, the flight simulator leaves Earth for the first time.

”Microsoft Flight Simulator, working with Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures, for the first time ever takes players beyond Planet Earth into the harsh deserts of the world of “Dune” and the planet “Arrakis”, said Xbox. The skies of Arrakis can be travelled through a deft craft called an ornithopter, a nimble flying machine propelled by four precisely tuned oscillating wings.

The Royal Atreides Ornithopter is a special ultra-performance variant of the craft, known for its “lightning acceleration, blazing speeds, and precision maneuverability” when under the control of pilots skilled in its operation.

Microsoft Flight Simulator players have the opportunity starting today to experience the Royal Atreides Ornithopter in this latest expansion. which includes three tutorials: take-off, landing, and freefall. Once they have mastered the basics, they can move on to attempt the package’s six activities: five-time trials and a rescue mission where aviators must save their flight instructor before a massive sandstorm engulfs him.

Aside from this, a specially designed Xbox Series S console holder inspired by the Ornithopter has also been unveiled. In addition, Xbox introduced the world’s first floating Xbox Controller. “Hovering above oceans of sand dunes like an Ornithopter, the visually stunning design will look great in any living room”, said Xbox.

The company is giving away this set of custom hardware and you can take advantage of the promotion by following Xbox on X (formerly Twitter) and retweeting the official Xbox sweepstakes tweet during the Entry Period. The giveaway runs exclusively from February 13, 2024 through March 25, 2024

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Galaxy Buds FE Get AI Features

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The Mobile Indian Network

13 February 2024

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Galaxy Buds FE Get AI Features

Samsung has announced the rollout of new Galaxy AI features for Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and the Galaxy Buds FE when paired with the latest Galaxy S24 series. These include the real-time call translation and the interpreter feature.

With the help of Live Translate feature powered by Galaxy AI, users can see real-time call translation on the screen of Galaxy S24 series, while they are talking via Galaxy Buds. Additionally, the new set of Galaxy AI features includes the interpreter feature on Galaxy S24 series which can now provide a two-way, face-to-face interpretation through Galaxy Buds interface.

Users can directly speak into the Buds mic and their translated voice will now be available via the Galaxy S24 series. This enables “near-natural conversation between two individuals each holding Galaxy S24 series smartphone and Galaxy Buds respectively, eliminating the need to hand over the phone and manage translated talking”, according to the brand.

With the Interpreter feature, live conversations can be instantly translated on a split-screen view where people standing opposite each other can read a text transcription of what the other person has said. It even works without cellular data or Wi-Fi.

On Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy AI enables a load of AI-driven features such as Circle to Search, Transcript Assist, Instant slo-mo in videos and more. Some of these features are set to make their way on older models including Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and the Galaxy Tab S9 series.

Meanwhile, Samsung is also said to be deciding on whether it will charge users a subscription fee for the Galaxy AI features going forward.

OnePlus 12 vs Galaxy S23 Ultra: Camera Comparison

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Abhishek Malhotra

13 February 2024

OnePlus 12 vs Galaxy S23 Ultra: Camera Comparison

OnePlus launched the OnePlus 12 a few weeks back which will serve as its top-end offering for this year. While it competes with the top dogs such as the Galaxy S24 Ultra, last year’s Galaxy S23 Ultra isn’t very far behind in this competition, considering it has a similar camera system as this year’s S24 Ultra. As a result, we are comparing the OnePlus 12′ camera system with last year’s Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra to find out whether OnePlus can beat one of the best camera systems out there.

Camera Specs

The OnePlus 12 has a triple camera setup at the rear, including a 50MP f/1.6 Sony LYT-808 primary sensor, a 48MP Sony IMX581 ultra-wide angle sensor, and a 64MP periscope telephoto camera with OIS. On the front, there is a 32MP IMX615 f/2.4 sensor for selfies and video calls.

The Galaxy S23 Ultra has a quad-camera setup at the rear, including a 200MP ISOCELL HP2 primary wide camera with dual pixel AF, f/1.8 aperture, a 12MP ultra-wide camera with 120-degree FoV, f/2.2 aperture, a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x Optical Zoom support, f/2.4 Aperture and another 10MP telephoto sensor with 10x optical zoom support and f/4.9 aperture. In addition, there’s a 12MP front sensor with an f/2.2 aperture for selfies and video calls.

Outdoor regular shot

Under outdoor conditions, you can observe in the photos above that both devices produce impressive photos that play well with dynamic range. We’d say that the exposure levels are slightly better on the Galaxy S23 Ultra shot with marginally better details. However, the comparison in such a case is quite neck-to-neck when it comes to the overall presentability of the photo. While the OnePlus 12 adopts a more natural look, the Galaxy S23 Ultra opts for a more vivid tone with colours that pop. If the Galaxy S23 Ultra is 8.5/10, the OnePlus 12 is 8/10.

Ultra-wide angle shot

In ultra-wide angle photos, the OnePlus 12 again misses out on accurate exposure levels as the photo begins to look slightly dull. The Galaxy S23 Ultra puts out a photo that is brighter with a slightly better dynamic range as well. The detailing in shots from both phones is impressive, while the distortion at the edges is also well contained. In terms of colours, both of them did a decent job.

100x zoom

Shots from the telephoto Sensors on both of them look fantastic. However, when comparing the 100x zoom shot (in case you ever want to click a photo that’s zoomed in so much), the shot from Galaxy S23 Ultra is much more usable, thanks to better detailing.

Portraits

Portrait photos that make use of the telephoto sensor look great on both. The detailing levels are high, while the colour tones remain different. They remain warmer on the OnePlus 12, while the S23 Ultra is cooler in artificial lighting conditions. In addition, the Galaxy S23 Ultra slightly messed up the EDGE detection, while the OnePlus 12 handled it perfectly. Overall, the colours were closer to natural on the Galaxy S23 Ultra, while the OnePlus 12 was better with the bokeh effect.

Low-light

In low-light conditions, the OnePlus 12 and Galaxy S23 Ultra were quite different as the former lacked behind in details while the latter handled them well. The colours look better on OnePlus device.

Selfies

Selfies for OnePlus have always been a weak point, and while the situation has improved in OnePlus 12, it still isn’t on par with the competition. The shots have low detailing, while the skin tones are warm. Colours, on the other hand, are well reproduced. On the other hand, the Galaxy S23 Ultra handles skin tones much better, which look closer to natural. The detailing is far better than the OnePlus 12 selfies, and the colours look better, too.

Night shots

As for night shots, the Galaxy S23 Ultra does a better job once again. While it does have a halo effect, it still spits out better details along with a brighter shot with superior colours when compared to shots from OnePlus 12, which lack detailing of any sorts and fail to brighten up the photo properly. Do note that both of these photos were taken with Night mode turned on.

Verdict

If we keep aside the comparison for a second, we can say that both the OnePlus 12 and the Galaxy S23 Ultra have a very capable camera system and produce great shots in most lighting conditions. However, with the comparison in mind, the Galaxy S23 Ultra does a better job in the majority of the scenarios, while the OnePlus 12 isn’t very far off behind.

Top 5 OnePlus Controversies Due to Brand’s Own Doing

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Abhishek Malhotra

13 February 2024

OnePlus has been involved in several controversies since its inception, and even today, the brand is not free from them. In case you need a reminder, we have compiled a list of the top 5 controversies that OnePlus has faced due to its own actions.

False advertising of UFS 4.0 Storage in OnePlus 12R

The most recent controversy surrounding OnePlus is how the brand claimed that its latest mid-ranger, the OnePlus 12R, has UFS 4.0 storage but later walked back on its claims. The brand, 3 weeks after the phone launched, updated users that the 256GB model of the OnePlus 12R also has UFS 3.1 storage similar to the 128GB model, whereas the Chinese variant of the device has UFS 4.0 and even the Indian variant was earlier touted to have this storage version.

E-SIM support for Indian Variant of OnePlus 12

OnePlus has always faced issues in keeping the correct information on the specs page of its respective devices. The same was true with OnePlus 12 in India, which launched alongside the 12R. While it was earlier said to have E-SIM support in India, and some of the buyers purchased the device solely due to E-SIM support, OnePlus later acknowledged that the OnePlus 12 indeed doesn’t support E-SIM in India. However, the Chinese variant of the same does have support for the feature.

Saying Goodbye to the Soul of OxygenOS

While OnePlus still has OxygenOS as its software skin, it bid farewell to the soul of OxygenOS when the merger between OnePlus and Oppo took place. Fans who appreciated OnePlus solely due to the software experience were upset with the fact that the software was now resembling that of ColorOS from Oppo. In fact, OnePlus even claimed during a launch event that OxygenOS would retain its unique visual design and stock Android feel after it received backlash from the community, but later went on with the ColorOS-inspired design.

OnePlus Nord 2 explosions

OnePlus Nord 2 was one of the most successful smartphones from the brand, yet it had quality issues for which OnePlus never clarified the root cause. On multiple occasions, OnePlus Nord 2 units across India were exploding.

OnePlus 9 series issues

OnePlus 9 series, which was launched around 3 years ago, was also plagued with some issues. Firstly, OnePlus was found cheating in the benchmark scores with its OnePlus 9 Pro where the Benchmarking apps were given special priority during tests to show higher results scores. Moreover, OnePlus didn’t provide wireless charging on the Indian variant of the OnePlus 9, but it did so in other parts of the world.

If that wasn’t enough, OnePlus further claimed that it could enable “5G bands” on the OnePlus 9 series through software updates as it only supported two 5G bands, but then backtracked on the claim via a community post and confirmed that it wasn’t possible to do so.

So these were the top 5 recent controversies that have surrounded OnePlus and hampered the brand’s image in India. While it’s okay to make mistakes and own up to them, it shouldn’t be turned into a consistent behaviour where the brand doesn’t learn from its past mistakes.

Moto G24 Power Review: Multimedia King At Budget?

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Abhishek Malhotra

13 February 2024

Moto G24 Power Review: Multimedia King At Budget?

There’s no shortage of budget smartphones in a market such as India. While that’s a boon for consumers considering they get a lot of options, it’s also a bane as it becomes difficult to make a choice. Motorola also launched a new budget offering earlier in January, called the Moto G24 Power. Via our review of the smartphone, we’ll let you know whether you should opt for the Moto G24 Power for Rs 8,999 among plethora of other options available in the segment.

Display & Design

The Moto G24 Power sports an all-plastic design except for glass on the front. The ink blue shade we got looks less blue and more grey in some lighting conditions. Overall, it’s a muted colour but matches the minimal design of the handset. The camera array is unified with the back panel itself instead of a separate module like we see in most other devices.

The handset is on the taller side due to which it is narrow, which helps in excellent grip. Due to the plastic design, the handset also feels lightweight. While it may not feel premium, it is definitely a comfortable smartphone to hold and use. It is also IP52 rated so you don’t need to worry about occasional splashes or while using it in rain. The fingerprint integrated power button worked as it should without any issues, as the sensor was able to identify my fingerprint 9 out of 10 times with accuracy.

There’s a stereo speaker setup on the handset with the ‘Dolby Atmos’ branding on the top edge. Surprisingly, they sound quite loud with clear treble and vocals accounting for an impressive experience which I didn’t expect from a smartphone that costs this much. It does lack bass but that’s not much of an issue considering the overall quality of the speakers is excellent.

The display on the front is a 6.5-inch LCD HD+ (1612 x 720 pixels) display with a 90Hz refresh rate. This panel looks decent with colours while the viewing angles are also acceptable. However, there’s a considerable amount of ghosting effect while scrolling which makes it difficult to read text. Also, in terms of brightness, I feel it could have been better outdoors. Motorola also gives you the ability to change the colour tone between Natural and Saturated along with four different modes.

Performance & Software

The Moto G24 Power is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 Processor paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The top-end model (which we got) is decent with RAM management while the overall performance is strictly average. During our review of the Moto G24 Power, there were lags and glitches across the user interface where the software seemed to be stuttering while opening apps.

It runs on Android 14-based MyUX which is actually a great skin in terms of user interface (as it lies close to Stock Android) and features as well. Motorola has equipped the device with all sorts of gestures, such as its signature chop twice for flashlight or twist twice to turn on camera, double tap to wake screen and more.

There’s also a sidebar feature that contains the apps you choose so you can open them instantly from any screen. You can also choose various colours to apply to the UI or choose from ones that coincide with the wallpaper you set. There isn’t a lot of bloatware present, except for a couple of games, and the Kotak bank account open App and the Glance lock screen, all of which is either uninstallable or can be disabled.

The system is running the January 2024 security patch which is again appreciable. We would have liked it even better if the overall animations were better optimised because even the 90Hz screen isn’t able to help with smoothness in some situations. On the other hand, connectivity performance of the device remained optimum.

Battery Life

The Moto G24 Power is backed up by a 6000mAh battery with 30W fast wired charging support. A 33W charger is included in the box. The handset takes close to 2 hours to charge while the battery performance remains exceptional. It can easily last you two days on a single charge with light usage while heavy usage which includes navigation or a lot of calling, should also last you a day easily. I could also easily get more than 5 hours of screen-on time consistently at the end of the day where it can get close to 6.5 hours also.

Cameras

The Moto G24 Power has a dual rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel f/1.8 main camera and a 2-megapixel f/2.4 macro sensor. It has a 16-megapixel sensor on the front. We already have a detailed camera review for the Moto G24 Power live where we have talked about how the camera has some exposure issues due to which some scenes which have a bright background can blow out.

It does maintain a good amount of details in outdoor conditions and under artificial lighting. Low lighting shots have low detailing with some amount of noise. Selfies are one of the stronger points of the smartphone, with a decent amount of sharpness and colour reproduction. Finally, night shots were quite noisy, with below-average sharpness.

Vivo V30 Series India Launch: What Should You Expect?

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Abhishek Malhotra

13 February 2024

Vivo V30 Series India Launch: What Should You Expect?

Vivo announced the second V30 series smartphone last week, called the Vivo V30, and it seems like the brand could soon be unveiling the whole lineup, including in India. A new set of developments suggests that the Vivo V30 series India launch is nearing, and here’s everything you’d want to know about it.

Vivo V30 Series: Launch Timeline

The report comes from MySmartPrice according to whom the Vivo V30 series will launch in the India in March. The report also reveals that the V30 series will come with a “ZEISS co-engineered camera system designed specifically for the Indian market”.

Vivo V30 Series: Specs

We already know what the Vivo V30 would sport, including a 6.78-inch AMOLED Display with a 1.5K 2800×1260 Pixels resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, punch-hole cutout, 20:9 aspect ratio, 2800 nits peak brightness, 89.9% screen-to-body ratio, and 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chip powers the V30.

The Vivo handset gets up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. It is equipped with a 5000mAh battery that supports 80W charging. For security, the device features an under-display fingerprint scanner. The device runs on Android 14-based FunTouch OS 14.

The smartphone has a 50-megapixel selfie camera with dual soft-LED flash units. The rear camera setup consists of an OIS-assisted 50-megapixel f/1.8 primary camera and a 50-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide lens. The device offers dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, NFC, and a USB-C port. There are also stereo speakers on the device and it is IP54 rated as well.

As of now, we don’t see any Zeiss co-branding for the cameras in the V30 and Vivo generally uses ZEISS camera system in its X-series flagships. However, the MySmartPrice report also suggests that Vivo will change that tradition, where the V30 series will make use of a ZEISS Co-Engineered Camera System, making them the first V-series devices to do so.

Furthermore, yesterday, the V30 Pro was also spotted on the popular Geekbench database, where the smartphone scored 1045 in the single-core test and 3637 in the multicore test. The listing also revealed that the V30 Pro will get a Dimensity 8200 chipset paired with 12GB of RAM and run on Android 14 out of the box.

As per leaks, it will also get a 6.78-inch 1.5K Resolution display with a 120Hz refresh, which we are assuming will be the same panel as the V30. For cameras, it should get a 50MP IMX920 primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP Samsung JN1 ultra-wide angle sensor and a 12MP IMX663 telephoto sensor with 2x Optical Zoom at the rear.

The front will have another 50MP selfie sensor. The V30 Pro could be backed by a 5000mAh battery with 80W fast charging, and the handset could be IP54 rated as well. It should run on FunTouchOS 14 based on Android 14. Basically, the handset could share identical specifications with the Vivo S18 Pro, except for the chipset and the upgraded telephoto sensor. The Vivo V30 Lite is also a part of the lineup which was launched back in December.

Vivo V30 Series: Price Range

While there have been no official confirmation or any leaks regarding the price range of the V30 series smartphones so far, we feel Vivo could price them above Rs 30,000 considering the brand’s past trend. This is purely an assumption based on Vivo’s previous launches.

OnePlus Apologises For OnePlus 12R Goofup!

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Abhishek Malhotra

12 February 2024

OnePlus Apologises For OnePlus 12R Goofup!

OnePlus has been one of those brands that has been surrounded by a slew of controversies in the past, and a new one has emerged with regard to the storage version used on the OnePlus 12R. While it was earlier conveyed that the OnePlus 12R’s 256GB model has UFS 4.0 storage, the fact is that OnePlus miscommunicated, and it is actually UFS 3.1. Here’s what OnePlus had for a reply to users who have been upset with the situation.

Yesterday, OnePlus corrected the mistake on its website and changed the OnePlus 12R 256GB model storage version from UFS 4.0 to UFS 3.1. Once it started getting noticed on X, OnePlus had to finally step in and release a statement on its community forums where they wrote, “On behalf of our team, I’d like to apologize to everyone for this error.”

“During the launch of the OnePlus 12R, we announced Trinity Engine, a new set of software algorithms that help keep your phone’s memory and storage running fast and smooth for years to come. Due to an error, we stated that the storage enhanced by Trinity Engine would be UFS 4.0 in some variants. I can now confirm that the storage in all variants of the OnePlus 12R is still enhanced by Trinity Engine but is actually UFS 3.1”.

It should be noted that OnePlus 12R was launched on January 23, which means OnePlus had about three weeks to correct the issue, yet it did that earlier today. The phone went on sale on February 6, which means many of the consumers already have the device in their hands, and going by the replies under the community post, buyers are upset that they bought the top variant thinking it has UFS 4.0 storage, but in reality, it doesn’t.

OnePlus justified its mistake by stating that “UFS 3.1 storage is the same fast storage you’ll find in phones like the OnePlus 11 Series, so your phone will still perform really well when reading and writing to memory”. “I can also confirm that the OnePlus 12R was fully certified by TUV SUD using UFS 3.1 memory, and, as a result, it is still certified to remain fluent for 48 months. Your OnePlus 12R will stay fast and smooth long into the future”, it added.

As for the solution to the issue, OnePlus says that those who have purchased or pre-ordered a OnePlus 12R can contact the Customer Service team through the usual channels to discuss the situation further. However, it didn’t confirm as to what exact solution will be provided.

In our opinion, we feel OnePlus had a good amount of time to correct its mistake, but it didn’t. Even though users may not see a difference between UFS 4.0 and UFS 3.1 in daily usage, early buyers and OnePlus fans who thought they were getting the latest hardware had to face the consequences of the mistake. We hope that the brand provides a satisfactory Resolution to such people.

Top 5 Free Board Games On Samsung Galaxy Store

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The Mobile Indian Network

12 February 2024

Top 5 Free Board Games On Samsung Galaxy Store

In a world increasingly dominated by digital entertainment, the joy of board games persists as a timeless form of social interaction and strategic engagement. As smartphones become indispensable companions in our daily lives, such board games are now also available in a digitized format, and if you are a Samsung smartphone or tablet user, the Galaxy Store contains a load of board games. To help you pick the best ones, here are the top 5 board games you can download from the Galaxy Store for free.

Ludo Lite

Ludo lite is a fun multiplayer board game that can be played between 2, 3, or 4 players. It is the most popular and fun game to play with family and friends and with Ludo Lite, you can play local offline multiplayer with up to four players.

The game starts with four tokens in each player’s starting box. The dice are rolled alternately by each player during the match. The player token will be placed on the starting point when the number 6 is rolled on the dice. The game’s main objective is to take all 4 tokens inside the HOME area before the other opponents.

3D Carrom

3D Carrom is a Carrom Board Game with easy-to-play multiplayer functionality where the core concept stands identical to the real-world game – Pot all your pieces before your opponent. In this game, you can customise your pieces with various unlockable items. The game also supports offline play, so you can pass and play with up to 4 players.

Monopoly GO!

Monopoly has been one of the most loved board games ever for those who want to experience the thrill and joy of owning multiple properties. In Monopoly GO, you explore the city to discover and grab opportunities: Property tiles, building houses and hotels, collecting tokens, and much more. All you have to do is Hit GO! Roll the dice, and Earn MONOPOLY money, interact with your friends, family members and fellow Tycoons from around the world as you explore various cities. One can also Play Tournaments, the Prize Drop Plinko mini-game, the Cash Grab mini-game and follow other Events for big rewards.

Tic Tac Toe

Tic Tac Toe by Goodgame Technology on Galaxy Store is the best one out of the lot and is a free classic puzzle game also known as Noughts and Crosses or sometimes X and O. This game offers 4 different game levels (game difficulties), 2 player game (multiplayer), different themes (game skins), and game statistics. It is a game for two players, who take turns marking the spaces in a 3×3 grid. The player who succeeded in placing three respective marks in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal row wins the game.

Chess

Chess is one of the world’s oldest strategy-based board games and is also available for free on the Galaxy Store. It is a board logic game that develops tactics, strategy and visual memory skills. It is a board game for two players, White and Black, each controlling an army of chess pieces, aiming to checkmate the opponent’s king. The one available on the Samsung Galaxy Store by Dfifou Daf is one of the best board games available on the platform.

ChatGPT vs Google Gemini: Which Free Version Offers a Better Experience?

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Abhishek Malhotra

12 February 2024

ChatGPT vs Google Gemini: Which Free Version Offers a Better Experience?

Artificial Intelligence-based chatbots are currently the talk of town in the AI universe. Two of the most prominent chatbots are ChatGPT and Google Gemini (formerly Bard), created by OpenAI and Google, respectively. Both are free to use and offer a wide range of features. However, it can be challenging to determine which chatbot can provide a better experience. Today, we will compare the free versions of ChatGPT and Google Gemini to find out which one is better.

Accessibility

ChatGPT and Google Gemini can be accessed worldwide via their websites or apps. While ChatGPT has had its app available since last year, the Gemini app was recently made available by Google when it rebranded Bard.

However, because Gemini is made by Google, it is well integrated within the Android operating system compared to ChatGPT. Gemini is more easily accessible on Android, such as by swiping through the corner of the screen or tapping and holding the home button or the power button, which is something ChatGPT cannot do on Android as it can only be used via its app. Due to Google’s proprietary OS advantage, Gemini takes the winner status for how easily accessible the chatbot is on Android.

If you are on iOS, ChatGPT is accessible via an app, while Gemini is accessible via the Google app. Finally, through websites, we feel Gemini has a better user interface that looks more modern, while ChatGPT adopts a more minimal and simpler look.

Features & Performance

ChatGPT and Gemini are powered by the companies’ respective large language models (LLMs) and have similar features. Both of them can handle coding and provide you with information from the internet. However, ChatGPT 3.5, the model that’s free to use, has access to information based on the trained data, which has a cutoff period of January 2022. This means that ChatGPT can only provide you with information that’s available online till January 2022, and it won’t have knowledge of events that occurred post that period.

To get access to ChatGPT 4, which has access to all the latest information, you’ll have to pay. On the other hand, Google Gemini which is also free to use, can provide you with all the latest information and also use it in its answers for a better context understanding. This makes Gemini a much better pick regarding which chatbot has access to more information.

Both of them have a feature where you can talk to the chatbot and have the replies being spoken to you. This is where ChatGPT gets a slight advantage because its voice model sounds more natural and fluent with a human-like dialect and tone, while Gemini still sounds slightly robotic. Both of them have a reply time that’s similar when we talk of voice replies.

Talking of the reply time when texting, ChatGPT is quicker and spits out replies much faster. On the other hand, Gemini takes around 4 to 5 seconds, most likely because it indexes a lot of information it has access to, while ChatGPT only has to go through the limited amount of data it has been trained on.

There’s an image generation feature Gemini recently gained access to where it can create a photo based on the prompt you provide to the chatbot. However, you do not get this feature on ChatGPT as it’s only available through the paid subscription of ChatGPT 4.0.

Then, both of them did a pretty good job holding the conversation while keeping the context intact. They could provide me with content based on the previous chat I had with them without any issues. There were some weird responses from Gemini in some cases, such as when I asked it to write a news article, but the second time I gave it that prompt, it worked fine.

We also noticed that ChatGPT was surpassing Gemini in some areas regarding the quality of the answer, such as when the question didn’t require the latest information in the answer. These can be classified under general queries, such as when asking to create a workout plan, a recipe for a dish, helping with an article on a general topic, writing an application, and more. While Gemini was accurate with these queries, too, the speed at which ChatGPT gave the responses was unbeatable.

Both chatbots also offer users the ability to stop them from collecting your chat data for training purposes. Further, Gemini has another advantage over ChatGPT, and that’s the extension’s support, where it can access information from other Google services such as YouTube, Flights, Maps, Gmail, etc., and give you personalised replies. Extensions are also available on ChatGPT, but only with the paid subscription.

Verdict

Based on the comparison above, Google Gemini emerges as a clear winner, thanks to access to the latest information along with better accessibility, and more features. While ChatGPT is quicker with its replies and sounds more human-like in its voice responses, it still misses out on some vital features that Google Gemini handles in a much better manner.

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