<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-08/apple-s-iphone-and-watch-product-design-chief-to-leave-in-shake-up?sref=eeq6exxF">According to Bloomberg</a>, Apple&rsquo;s vice president of product design, Tang Tan, is set to leave the company in February. It looks like this will shake up how Apple makes its gadgets. This is a big deal because it comes during a time when Apple is already making lots of changes in its design groups. It's a major moment for Apple since the former design chief, Jony Ive, left in 2019. Tan, who holds significant influence over the design of Apple's flagship products, including the iPhone, <a href="https://www.technobezz.com/apple-watch-micro-led-technology-delayed-until-2025-or-later-says-analyst/">Apple Watch</a>, and AirPods, has played a crucial role in shaping the company's product strategy.
Tang Tan, who reports directly to Apple's senior hardware chief John Ternus, makes important decisions about products. His leaving will be a big loss for Apple, as he plays a big role in the company. After he goes, other important people on his team will take on more responsibilities. For example, Richard Dinh, who helps Tan with iPhone design, will now be in charge of developing iPhones and will report to Ternus. Also, Kate Bergeron, who oversees Mac hardware, will take the lead <a href="https://www.technobezz.com/news/apple-introduces-new-apple-watch-series-9-product-red/">in designing the Apple Watch</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Not long after Tang Tan is leaving, there's also news that Steve Hotelling, an executive responsible for pioneering technologies in Apple's key products, is retiring from Apple. Hotelling has been in charge of the team that works on the camera and has been a key part of making Face ID, Touch ID, haptic feedback, ProMotion, and other important Apple technologies. This shows that there are <a href="https://www.apple.com/leadership/">big changes happening in Apple's hardware team</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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These significant departures come at a time when Apple is facing industry changes, especially after a drop in iPhone sales last year. Interestingly, global smartphone sales went up in October compared to the year before, suggesting 2024 could bring a positive change, according to Counterpoint Research.
Aware of how important design is to make Apple products stand out, the company is dedicated to making its products not just top-notch technology, but also fashion statements. Since the iPhone brings in most of Apple's money and the Apple Watch is a top smartwatch globally, the changes in design and engineering teams are setting up an interesting new phase for Apple in the next year.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Google has officially launched NotebookLM, <a href="https://notebooklm.google/">an innovative AI-first notebook powered by Gemini Pro.</a> Previously known as Project Tailwind, NotebookLM has now been released in the United States and is set to revolutionize the way users engage with their documents and information.
Since it came out in July, NotebookLM has been getting tons of feedback from all kinds of users like knowledge workers, creators, students, and teachers. The feedback are all about how it can sum up stuff automatically, suggest follow-up questions, and handle hard texts while connecting info from different documents. <a href="https://www.technobezz.com/news/google-introduces-gemini-a-new-competitor-to-chat-gpt/">It's all powered by Google's Gemini Pro</a> and other fancy models that make NotebookLM super strong for understanding and working with documents.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Soon, NotebookLM is <a href="https://www.technobezz.com/news/whats-app-introduces-view-once-feature-for-self-destructing-voice-messages/">dropping some new features</a> to make things even better for users. One of these is the "Noteboard," which is all about helping you keep your NotebookLM responses, bits from your sources, and your own notes nice and organized. It's got a user-friendly grid layout that makes saving and working with stuff super easy. Plus, you'll be able to pick several notes and get NotebookLM to make summaries, mush them together into one note, or even whip up study guides and outlines. And to top it off, you can easily shoot your content over to Google Docs straight from the platform.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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NotebookLM is pretty cool because it gives you smart suggestions based on what you're up to. Whether you're summing up a section or jotting down notes, it's got tools that make your writing and understanding better. Now, based on what users want, you can choose which sources you want to work with, and you can have up to 100 notes for each source. Plus, it's going to be easier to handle sources and jump from citations straight to the source material.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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You can use NotebookLM to create, ask questions about, and understand your own data sets. You can chat with the tool, dig into your stuff, and check out themes, questions, and suggestions that work for you. Just remember, even though NotebookLM gives smart ideas, it's crucial to think things through and understand the info instead of just taking <a href="https://www.technobezz.com/news/meta-ai-unlocks-creative-chats-and-expands-possibilities/">what the AI says</a> at face value.&nbsp;&nbsp;
As Google leads the way in using advanced AI in everyday tools, NotebookLM shows how AI can make tasks easier and more effective. With the latest Gemini Pro, NotebookLM marks the start of an exciting new phase in digital note-taking and understanding documents. It looks set to become a useful helper for students, professionals, and anyone who wants a smarter way to handle information.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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WhatsApp has gone a step further in <a href="https://blog.whatsapp.com/voice-messages-just-got-more-private">protecting user privacy by extending the "View Once" feature to voice messages</a>, allowing users to send voice notes that disappear after being heard by the recipient. This new offering aligns with WhatsApp's commitment to providing end-to-end encryption by default, ensuring that personal messages, including voice messages, remain secure.
The "View Once" feature, <a href="https://blog.whatsapp.com/view-once-photos-and-videos-on-whatsapp">initially released for photos and videos in 2021,</a> has been expanded to include voice messages, which are marked with a "one-time" icon and can only be played once. This feature provides added peace of mind when sharing sensitive information, such as credit card details or surprises, via voice messages. Additionally, WhatsApp emphasizes the importance of only sending "View Once" media to trusted individuals and provides guidance on potential ways such media can be saved.
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When sending a "View Once" voice message, users can rest assured that it is protected by <a href="https://www.technobezz.com/how-to-encrypt-android-phone-or-tablet/">end-to-end encryption</a> and will not be saved to the recipient's device or gallery. Recipients are unable to forward, save, star, or share voice messages with the "View Once" feature enabled. However, it's crucial to note that encrypted media may be stored for a few weeks on WhatsApp's servers after being sent and could be provided to WhatsApp if reported by the recipient. Furthermore, the feature restricts the recipient from taking screenshots of the received voice message.
Upon receiving a "View Once" voice message, the recipient must open it within 14 days, after which it will expire from the chat. Furthermore, recipients are unable to forward, save, star, or share such media, and <a href="https://www.technobezz.com/how-to-restore-your-iphone-from-icloud/">restoration from backups</a> is only possible if the message remains unopened at the time of backup. Users are also prevented from taking screenshots of "View Once" media they receive.
To utilize this feature, users can enable the "View Once" mode before sending a voice message, ensuring its one-time access. This feature promises added security for sharing voice notes in various scenarios, including sensitive information exchange and private communications.
WhatsApp's decision to roll out self-destructing voice messages reflects its ongoing dedication to user privacy and security. With the global release of "View Once" voice messages for both iOS and Android devices underway, users can soon benefit from this additional layer of privacy within their communications. Keep an eye out for the feature on your device, as it is expected to become available in the coming days.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Asus is set to unveil the eighth edition of its popular ROG Phone series, and <a href="https://twitter.com/ASUS_ROG/status/1733056321333932533">the company has given us an official sneak peek</a>. The ROG Phone 8 introduces a fresh back design, showcasing a distinctive pentagon-shaped camera island housing three camera sensors and an LED flash. Notably, a side-mounted USB-C port, reminiscent of last year's ROG Phone 7 series, adds to the device's functionality.
Leaked <a href="https://www.gsmarena.com/rog_phone_8_officially_teased-news-60861.php">details of the ROG Phone 8 Ultimate</a> on Geekbench have stirred excitement, including the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and an impressive 24GB of RAM. Additionally, the phone has obtained certification for 65W charging from China's 3C agency, hinting at rapid and efficient charging capabilities.
Anticipated to hit the market early in 2024, the ROG Phone 8 series will likely include a standard Phone 8 model alongside a more advanced Phone 8 Pro variant. Stay tuned for a blend of sleek design and cutting-edge features in Asus's latest gaming-centric <a href="https://www.technobezz.com/news/honor-s-90-gt-and-x50-gt-rumored-to-launch-in-december/">smartphone lineup</a>.

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Canceling your iCloud storage plan is something you can do on different devices. You can do it on your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Mac, or Windows PC. We will share the steps for these devices, so keep reading. Let&rsquo;s see how to cancel the iCloud storage plan without further ado.
<h3>How to cancel iCloud storage plan on iOS devices</h3>
If you want to cancel your iCloud storage plan on one of your iOS devices, follow the steps below:
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<li>Navigate to Settings</li>
<li>Next, tap on your name, then tap iCloud</li>
<li>Select Manage Storage or iCloud Storage&nbsp;<img style="width: 644px;" src="https://cdn.technobezz.com/c/i_Phone_i_Cloud_copy_dec00d976e/i_Phone_i_Cloud_copy_dec00d976e.jpg" alt="" width="300px" height="200px" /></li>
<li>Tap Change Storage Plan. <img style="width: 644px;" src="https://cdn.technobezz.com/c/i_P_Hone_i_Cloud_Storage_copy_7b58187094/i_P_Hone_i_Cloud_Storage_copy_7b58187094.jpg" alt="" width="300px" height="200px" /></li>
<li>Now tap Downgrade options&nbsp;<img style="width: 644px;" src="https://cdn.technobezz.com/c/i_Phone_i_Cloud_plan_copy_31cee0ab7d/i_Phone_i_Cloud_plan_copy_31cee0ab7d.jpg" alt="" width="300px" height="200px" /></li>
<li>Now enter your Apple ID password&nbsp;</li>
<li>Tap Free to confirm your action.&nbsp;</li>
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If you change your mind and don&rsquo;t want to cancel the plan but just downgrade, choose the option that is cheaper than the one you currently have.
<h3>How to cancel the iCloud storage plan on your Mac</h3>
To cancel the iCloud storage plan on your Mac, do the following:
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<li>Click on the Apple menu and go to System Preferences&nbsp;<img style="width: 644px;" src="https://cdn.technobezz.com/c/Mac_Book_System_preferences_1ecb8a5657/Mac_Book_System_preferences_1ecb8a5657.jpg" alt="" width="300px" height="200px" /></li>
<li>Click on your Apple ID&nbsp;</li>
<li>Next, click iCloud &gt; Manage</li>
<li>Now click Change storage plan&nbsp;<img style="width: 644px;" src="https://cdn.technobezz.com/c/i_Cloud_Storage_Mac_OS_fdb7ea236b/i_Cloud_Storage_Mac_OS_fdb7ea236b.png" alt="" width="300px" height="200px" /></li>
<li>Click Downgrade options</li>
<li>Enter your Apple ID password</li>
<li>Click on the "Free" option or select another plan if you decide to downgrade instead of canceling.</li>
</ul>
<h3>How to cancel the iCloud storage plan on your PC</h3>
To cancel the plan on your Windows PC, follow these steps:
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<li>Open iCloud</li>
<li>Click on Storage</li>
<li>Next, click Storage Plan</li>
<li>Now click Downgrade Options</li>
<li>Enter your Apple ID password</li>
<li>Click Manage</li>
<li>Click Free or select one of the more affordable plans if you just want to downgrade instead.</li>
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You can cancel your iCloud storage plan on various devices, and each step is described here. Pick the one most suitable for you and make the desired changes in minutes.