Google reportedly considering removing search button on Android and more

Business: There are so many news items that keep coming in throughout the week, so it’s hard to keep track of all the developments. To solve this problem, we have compiled a list of the top developments that rocked the technology world this week in our weekly tech recap. Top tech news of the week:

iPhone 16 launch date leaked:
Earlier this week, courtesy of tipster Majin Bu, an iPhone 16 launch poster began circulating on social media, suggesting that the new iPhone models would be released on September 10. As it turns out, the poster wasn’t leaked, but rather created by a regular user for a bit of fun. However, a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, a more reliable source, claims that Apple is in fact planning to hold its biggest hardware launch event of the year on Tuesday, September 10, and that the new iPhones could go on sale from September 20.

Google Said to Remove Dedicated Search Button on Android Devices:
Google may be making some major changes to its app, including removing the bottom search bar that has become a familiar sight on all Android devices. The new change comes as the Sundar Pichai-led company continues to add new features to its Gemini AI-powered search.
The update was first spotted by tipster Assembly Debug (via Android Headlines) in the Google beta app for Android version 15.32.37.28.arm64. While Google is reportedly working on multiple layouts, none of them have a search bar at the bottom of the page.
Poco Pad 5G Launched in India:
The Poco Pad 5G features a 12.1-inch 2K display with 2,560 x 1,600 pixels resolution. The screen supports a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and a 16:10 aspect ratio, ensuring a seamless visual experience. The display offers a peak brightness of 600 nits and comes with TÜV Rheinland triple certification along with Corning Gorilla Glass for added protection.

Under the hood, the tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, coupled with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage that can be expanded up to 1.5TB via a microSD card. The device runs on HyperOS, which is based on Android 14.

In terms of photography, the Poco Pad 5G sports an 8MP rear camera with LED flash. On the front, there is another 8MP camera placed on the right bezel, making it ideal for video calls.