Tech Wrap: iPhone 12 pre-orders begin, Google kills Google Play Music and more

It was interesting day in the world of technology today. On one hand, iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro went on pre-orders, on the other hand, Google pulled the plug on Google Play Music. In addition to that, we saw WhatsApp introducing the Always Mute button on its platform.

So, here's everything that created a buzz in tech today:

Google kills Google Play Music

Google today started shutting down its music streaming service called Google Play Music. The process began in September in New Zealand and South Africa, and in other global markets this month. The company will completely end the  support for Play Music by December this year.

WhatsApp gets Always Mute button

WhatsApp today rolled out a new feature called Always Mute button to its app. This feature enables users to mute chats forever and it is available on WhatsApp’s Android and iOS apps and WhatsApp Web.

iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 pre-orders start today

Apple today opened its newly launched the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro smartphones for pre-orders in India. The two new iPhones are scheduled to go on sale on October 30. 

Gionee F8 Neo launched in India

Gionee today launched the Gionee F8 Neo smartphone in India. It is priced at ₹5,499.

JioCricket app for JioPhone launched

Reliance Jio today launched the JioCricket app for JioPhone. This app will offer live scores, match updates, news and videos, and more to the JioPhone users and it can be downloaded through the KaiOS app store.