iQOO Scams Customers by Shipping Refurbished Smartphones
Some people bought iQOO 9T at a discounted price from iQOO India's official website
But iQOO shipped them refurbished products instead of new ones, thus scamming the customers
People ranted on Twitter after getting scammed and then iQOO agreed for return of the refurbished units
However, returning the refurbished units also comes with T&Cs because iQOO is silently asking users to delete their reviews about "Fraud" done by iQOO and a 1-star rating, and in return, iQOO will provide them with FREE TWS and Rs.1,000 (~12$) discount voucher as well
Basically, iQOO 9T for a discounted price on the iQOO website itself was meant to be for refurbished units but iQOO very cleverly removed it being refurbished from their website
This is NOT the first time iQOO is scamming
Previously, on Amazon, iQOO silently replaced Z7 with the cheaper Z7s model
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Some people bought iQOO 9T at a discounted price from iQOO India's official website
But iQOO shipped them refurbished products instead of new ones, thus scamming the customers
People ranted on Twitter after getting scammed and then iQOO agreed for return of the refurbished units
However, returning the refurbished units also comes with T&Cs because iQOO is silently asking users to delete their reviews about "Fraud" done by iQOO and a 1-star rating, and in return, iQOO will provide them with FREE TWS and Rs.1,000 (~12$) discount voucher as well
Basically, iQOO 9T for a discounted price on the iQOO website itself was meant to be for refurbished units but iQOO very cleverly removed it being refurbished from their website
This is NOT the first time iQOO is scamming
Previously, on Amazon, iQOO silently replaced Z7 with the cheaper Z7s model
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Unpatchable Vulnerability in Apple MacBooks is Leaking Secret Encryption Keys
Ars Technica
Apple MacBooks have been powered by in-house Apple silicon Arm-based M-series chips since 2020
A newly discovered vulnerability called as GoFetch flaw in Apple’s M1, M2, and M3 chips in MacBooks allows attackers to extract secret security keys from Macs, thus breaking encryption
GoFetch is a “microarchitectural side-channel attack” and affects a part of Apple’s chips called the Data Memory-dependent Prefetcher (DMP), which is used to speed up operations.
The flaw CANNOT be fixed as it relates to the actual hardware design of these chips.
Apple was notified of the flaw in December 2023 & it will need to make hardware changes to future M-series chips to fix the vulnerability.
Intel’s 13th generation Raptor Lake chips also have a DMP but “its activation criteria are more restrictive, making it robust to our attacks.”
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Ars Technica
Apple MacBooks have been powered by in-house Apple silicon Arm-based M-series chips since 2020
A newly discovered vulnerability called as GoFetch flaw in Apple’s M1, M2, and M3 chips in MacBooks allows attackers to extract secret security keys from Macs, thus breaking encryption
GoFetch is a “microarchitectural side-channel attack” and affects a part of Apple’s chips called the Data Memory-dependent Prefetcher (DMP), which is used to speed up operations.
The flaw CANNOT be fixed as it relates to the actual hardware design of these chips.
Apple was notified of the flaw in December 2023 & it will need to make hardware changes to future M-series chips to fix the vulnerability.
Intel’s 13th generation Raptor Lake chips also have a DMP but “its activation criteria are more restrictive, making it robust to our attacks.”
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Android 15 will bring a Redesigned Volume Panel
Source
Back in 2021, Google released Material You with the Android 12 release
In the upcoming Android 15 release, Google is finally planning to revamp the system volume panel UI.
The new volume panel design features much thicker, pill-shaped sliders.
A 'dot' is placed at the end where the slider’s maximum value is, and the icons are also tappable to quickly mute that stream.
Android 15’s new volume panel is also collapsible.
Tapping the button next to the media volume slider collapses or expands the panel
Apart from the new design, the volume panel will also surface additional controls for things like spatial audio and “noise control.”
The “sound & vibration” header is also gone, and in its place is a persistent media output shortcut.
Google also added some playful animations to the new Android 15 volume panel.
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Back in 2021, Google released Material You with the Android 12 release
In the upcoming Android 15 release, Google is finally planning to revamp the system volume panel UI.
The new volume panel design features much thicker, pill-shaped sliders.
A 'dot' is placed at the end where the slider’s maximum value is, and the icons are also tappable to quickly mute that stream.
Android 15’s new volume panel is also collapsible.
Tapping the button next to the media volume slider collapses or expands the panel
Apart from the new design, the volume panel will also surface additional controls for things like spatial audio and “noise control.”
The “sound & vibration” header is also gone, and in its place is a persistent media output shortcut.
Google also added some playful animations to the new Android 15 volume panel.
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TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G Launched in India
Tecno POVA 6 Pro 5G launched at MWC 2024
Tecno POVA 6 Pro 5G has a Dynamic-Eye Design with a Dynamic Light Effect on the back cover.
In total, 210 single-point controlled MiniLEDs create ring-shaped and propeller-shaped light effects.
9 different scenarios like calls, power status, and gaming with 101 different user-defined effects can be personalized.
It uses an advanced Lithography Precision Technology Texture that doesn’t show fingerprints
Specs:
• 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display
• 120Hz refresh rate
• 2160Hz PWM dimming
• MediaTek Dimensity 6080 6nm SoC
(rebranded Dimensity 810 chip)
• 8/12GB Virtual RAM
• MicroSD Card slot
• 108MP main (3x Zoom) + 2MP useless + "0.08MP" AI ultra-useless triple rear
• 32MP Front camera
• In-display fingerprint sensor
• 3.5mm audio jack; NFC
• Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
• 6000mAh battery
• 70W wired + 10W reverse charging
Pricing:
• 8GB + 256GB = Rs.19,999 (~240$)
• 12GB + 256GB = Rs.21,999 (~263$)
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Tecno POVA 6 Pro 5G launched at MWC 2024
Tecno POVA 6 Pro 5G has a Dynamic-Eye Design with a Dynamic Light Effect on the back cover.
In total, 210 single-point controlled MiniLEDs create ring-shaped and propeller-shaped light effects.
9 different scenarios like calls, power status, and gaming with 101 different user-defined effects can be personalized.
It uses an advanced Lithography Precision Technology Texture that doesn’t show fingerprints
Specs:
• 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display
• 120Hz refresh rate
• 2160Hz PWM dimming
• MediaTek Dimensity 6080 6nm SoC
(rebranded Dimensity 810 chip)
• 8/12GB Virtual RAM
• MicroSD Card slot
• 108MP main (3x Zoom) + 2MP useless + "0.08MP" AI ultra-useless triple rear
• 32MP Front camera
• In-display fingerprint sensor
• 3.5mm audio jack; NFC
• Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
• 6000mAh battery
• 70W wired + 10W reverse charging
Pricing:
• 8GB + 256GB = Rs.19,999 (~240$)
• 12GB + 256GB = Rs.21,999 (~263$)
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HONOR Pad 9 launched in India
Specifications:
• 12.1-inch (2560x1600 px) 2.5K resolution TFT LCD screen
• 1.07 billion colors display
• 500 nits peak brightness
• Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC
• Upto 12GB RAM & upto 512GB storage
• MagicOS 7.2 based on Android 13
• 13MP Single rear camera
• 4K video recording
• 8MP front camera
• 8 Speakers, dual microphones
• 8300mAh battery with 35W fast charging
Colors: White, Blue & Gray
Launch Offers:
• FREE Bluetooth Keyboard
• Rs. 2,000 (~25$) Discount
Pricing
8GB + 256GB = Rs.25,000 (~300$)
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Specifications:
• 12.1-inch (2560x1600 px) 2.5K resolution TFT LCD screen
• 1.07 billion colors display
• 500 nits peak brightness
• Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC
• Upto 12GB RAM & upto 512GB storage
• MagicOS 7.2 based on Android 13
• 13MP Single rear camera
• 4K video recording
• 8MP front camera
• 8 Speakers, dual microphones
• 8300mAh battery with 35W fast charging
Colors: White, Blue & Gray
Launch Offers:
• FREE Bluetooth Keyboard
• Rs. 2,000 (~25$) Discount
Pricing
8GB + 256GB = Rs.25,000 (~300$)
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Forwarded from vx-underground
The xz backdoor was initially caught by a software engineer at Microsoft. He noticed 500ms lag and thought something was suspicious.
This is the Silver Back Gorilla of nerds. The internet final boss.
This is the Silver Back Gorilla of nerds. The internet final boss.
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Forwarded from vx-underground
Microsoft engineer: 500ms lag in liblzma? Something's up.
Also Microsoft engineer: 45 minute lag in Microsoft Teams? Perfect.
Also Microsoft engineer: 45 minute lag in Microsoft Teams? Perfect.
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Tech & Leaks Zone
Nubia Z60 Ultra Year of the Dragon Limited Edition launched in China The newly announced Nubia Z60 Ultra Year of the Dragon Limited Edition celebrates the Chinese New Year. This special edition smartphone arrives in a customized box that has Black lacquer…
Nubia Z60 Ultra Photographer Edition Launched in China
After launching the Z60 Ultra Year of the Dragon special edition, Nubia has now introduced Photographer Edition whose design is inspired by traditional cameras.
Nubia went with a dual-tone look incorporating both vegan leather and glass on the back of the Z60 Ultra Photograph Edition achieved with a special micro etching process.
Nubia has also added several AI optimizations for photography including the option to fine-tune image processing and the ability to remove unwanted objects from shots.
It also has many generative AI features such as real-time translation of calls
Specifications remains the same, which includes:
• 6.8-inch FHD+ resolution BOE Q9+ OLED Flat display
• Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC
• 50MP main (IMX 800, OIS) triple rear camera
• 12MP 5th Gen Under-Display front camera (UDC)
Click HERE for ALL details
Priced at CNY 4,299 (~$595) for 16GB RAM with 512GB storage
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After launching the Z60 Ultra Year of the Dragon special edition, Nubia has now introduced Photographer Edition whose design is inspired by traditional cameras.
Nubia went with a dual-tone look incorporating both vegan leather and glass on the back of the Z60 Ultra Photograph Edition achieved with a special micro etching process.
Nubia has also added several AI optimizations for photography including the option to fine-tune image processing and the ability to remove unwanted objects from shots.
It also has many generative AI features such as real-time translation of calls
Specifications remains the same, which includes:
• 6.8-inch FHD+ resolution BOE Q9+ OLED Flat display
• Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC
• 50MP main (IMX 800, OIS) triple rear camera
• 12MP 5th Gen Under-Display front camera (UDC)
Click HERE for ALL details
Priced at CNY 4,299 (~$595) for 16GB RAM with 512GB storage
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Tech & Leaks Zone
RedMagic 9 series launched in China The ONLY difference is in battery capacity & charging 9 Pro: 6,500mAh; 80W 9 Pro+ : 5,500mAh; 165W Specs: • 6.8" (1116x2480 px) FLAT OLED BOE Q9+ Display • 120Hz refresh rate • 960Hz multi-finger & 2000Hz instant touch…
Nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ Bumblebee Edition Launched in China
Nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ Bumblebee Special Edition comes with a carbon fiber texture finish and of course, a Bumblebee logo to complement the Red Magic one.
There's a fully custom packaging, which includes Bumblebee's codenames.
A black and yellow magnetic cooler is bundled, as is a custom 165W GaN charger, a themed SIM tray eject tool, as well as a black and yellow USB-C cable, a Bumblebee badge, and a special magnetic case.
The specifications remain the same, which includes:
• 6.8" (1116x2480 px) FLAT OLED BOE Q9+ Display
• 960Hz multi-finger & 2000Hz instant touch sampling rate
• Shoulder triggers with New lighting effects
• 22,000 rpm built-in Cooling Fan
• Customized RGB Lightning
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• NO Camera Bump
• 16MP Under-display Front Camera
• Dual 1115K speakers, DTS:X ULTRA
Click HERE for full specs
Priced at CNY 6,499 (~$900) for 16GB RAM with 512GB storage
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Nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ Bumblebee Special Edition comes with a carbon fiber texture finish and of course, a Bumblebee logo to complement the Red Magic one.
There's a fully custom packaging, which includes Bumblebee's codenames.
A black and yellow magnetic cooler is bundled, as is a custom 165W GaN charger, a themed SIM tray eject tool, as well as a black and yellow USB-C cable, a Bumblebee badge, and a special magnetic case.
The specifications remain the same, which includes:
• 6.8" (1116x2480 px) FLAT OLED BOE Q9+ Display
• 960Hz multi-finger & 2000Hz instant touch sampling rate
• Shoulder triggers with New lighting effects
• 22,000 rpm built-in Cooling Fan
• Customized RGB Lightning
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• NO Camera Bump
• 16MP Under-display Front Camera
• Dual 1115K speakers, DTS:X ULTRA
Click HERE for full specs
Priced at CNY 6,499 (~$900) for 16GB RAM with 512GB storage
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BREAKING: Apple Sued Xiaomi in China
Apple has filed a lawsuit against Xiaomi in China.
The lawsuit, filed in a federal court, accuses Xiaomi of lying to its consumers about the technology it uses in their smartphones
1. FAKE ISP chips:
Xiaomi claims that its flagship smartphones like the Xiaomi 12S Ultra & Xiaomi 14 Ultra use Xiaomi Surge ISP chips
However, Apple has found out that it is NOT any ISP chip and is just a post-processing chip
Xiaomi uses Qualcomm SoC's ISP only but markets it as an ISP to increase its sales & thus lying to its customers
2. NO USB Certification
Apple claims that Xiaomi USB-C chargers and USB-C ports are NOT USB-certified
They are just PD/PPS compatible
Apple also asserts that Xiaomi's custom user interface closely resembles iOS, with SAME iconography, gestures & overall user experience.
Apple has also accused Xiaomi of infringing on patented technologies related to camera enhancements & facial recognition systems
The entire complaint spans 69 pages
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Apple has filed a lawsuit against Xiaomi in China.
The lawsuit, filed in a federal court, accuses Xiaomi of lying to its consumers about the technology it uses in their smartphones
1. FAKE ISP chips:
Xiaomi claims that its flagship smartphones like the Xiaomi 12S Ultra & Xiaomi 14 Ultra use Xiaomi Surge ISP chips
However, Apple has found out that it is NOT any ISP chip and is just a post-processing chip
Xiaomi uses Qualcomm SoC's ISP only but markets it as an ISP to increase its sales & thus lying to its customers
2. NO USB Certification
Apple claims that Xiaomi USB-C chargers and USB-C ports are NOT USB-certified
They are just PD/PPS compatible
Apple also asserts that Xiaomi's custom user interface closely resembles iOS, with SAME iconography, gestures & overall user experience.
Apple has also accused Xiaomi of infringing on patented technologies related to camera enhancements & facial recognition systems
The entire complaint spans 69 pages
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Forwarded from Google Pixel Hub
Google acquired Mozilla Firefox
Google just announced today that it has acquired Mozilla Firefox, the popular web browser known for its emphasis on privacy and open-source principles.
As of 2021, Mozilla (including both the foundation and the corporation) had total assets exceeding $1.1 billion USD
As of August 2023, Firefox holds the rank of the world’s 4th-leading browser.
Google notes that it has acquired Mozilla for $1.69 Billion USD. While Google's Chrome browser has long dominated the market, Firefox has maintained a loyal user base due to its focus on user privacy and customisation options.
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, said "We are excited to welcome Mozilla Firefox into the Google family. We believe that by combining our resources and expertise, we can deliver even greater value to users around the world."
You can read more about the deal on the Google Blog.
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Google just announced today that it has acquired Mozilla Firefox, the popular web browser known for its emphasis on privacy and open-source principles.
As of 2021, Mozilla (including both the foundation and the corporation) had total assets exceeding $1.1 billion USD
As of August 2023, Firefox holds the rank of the world’s 4th-leading browser.
Google notes that it has acquired Mozilla for $1.69 Billion USD. While Google's Chrome browser has long dominated the market, Firefox has maintained a loyal user base due to its focus on user privacy and customisation options.
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, said "We are excited to welcome Mozilla Firefox into the Google family. We believe that by combining our resources and expertise, we can deliver even greater value to users around the world."
You can read more about the deal on the Google Blog.
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OnePlus Nord CE4 Launched in India
Specifications:
• 6.7-inch FHD+ resolution AMOLED Display
• 120Hz refresh rate
• 1.07 Billion colors; HDR10+
• 2160Hz PWM Dimming
• 1100nits peak brightness
• ProXDR Display
• Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC
• LPDDR4X RAM with UFS 3.1 storage
• OnePlus Aqua Touch support
• MicroSD Card Slot
• 50MP main (Sony-LYT 600; OIS) + 8MP UltraWide Dual rear camera
• 16MP Front camera
• In-display fingerprint sensor
• 5500mAh battery with 100W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging
• Stereo Speakers; USB-C 2.0
• IP54 Splash resistant; IR Blaster
• Plastic Frame; Plastic Back
Colors: Dark Chrome & Celadon Marble
OxygenOS (~ColorOS 14) based on Android 14
2 Android OS upgrades + 3yrs Security Patches
Pricing:
• 8GB + 128GB = Rs. 25,000 (~300$)
• 8GB + 256GB = Rs. 27,000 (~325$)
Launch Perks:
FREE OnePlus Nord Buds 2R worth Rs.2200 (~25$) on pre-booking b/w 1st April ~ 3rd April
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Specifications:
• 6.7-inch FHD+ resolution AMOLED Display
• 120Hz refresh rate
• 1.07 Billion colors; HDR10+
• 2160Hz PWM Dimming
• 1100nits peak brightness
• ProXDR Display
• Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC
• LPDDR4X RAM with UFS 3.1 storage
• OnePlus Aqua Touch support
• MicroSD Card Slot
• 50MP main (Sony-LYT 600; OIS) + 8MP UltraWide Dual rear camera
• 16MP Front camera
• In-display fingerprint sensor
• 5500mAh battery with 100W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging
• Stereo Speakers; USB-C 2.0
• IP54 Splash resistant; IR Blaster
• Plastic Frame; Plastic Back
Colors: Dark Chrome & Celadon Marble
OxygenOS (~ColorOS 14) based on Android 14
2 Android OS upgrades + 3yrs Security Patches
Pricing:
• 8GB + 128GB = Rs. 25,000 (~300$)
• 8GB + 256GB = Rs. 27,000 (~325$)
Launch Perks:
FREE OnePlus Nord Buds 2R worth Rs.2200 (~25$) on pre-booking b/w 1st April ~ 3rd April
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