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Showing posts with label SmartPhone. Show all posts
App Store: WhatsApp criticizes Apple's new transparency rules on data usage

App Store: WhatsApp criticizes Apple's new transparency rules on data usage

App Store: WhatsApp criticizes Apple's new transparency rules on data usage






WhatsApp criticizes Apple for not applying new transparency rules to its own apps


WhatsApp has come up against future Rules of the App Store. In an effort to strengthen privacy and transparency of the proposed applications, Apple will introduce new rules for developers regarding the use of data.


Starting with version 14.3 of iOS, all apps will need to tell users what personal data is being collected and for what use. For each application, a listing listing how data is managed will be displayed, reports 01net.


Apple apps exempt?


Developers will have to fill out three tables: one on the type of data collected to track the user on other platforms, a second on the data recorded by the application and a third on the information used and analyzed anonymously. For WhatsApp, this new rule is unfair.


Facebook-owned messaging accuses Apple of not submitting its own apps to the new system. The Apple brand responded that all apps, including its own, will have to provide this new information. The case remains with pre-installed applications such as iMessage. According to Apple, users will find the same information on a "privacy" page on its website.


A distorted idea of the data collected

WhatsApp also criticizes the vocabulary chosen by Apple to account for the data collected by the apps. To streamline its listing, Apple would have chosen overly broad terms such as "financial data" according to WhatsApp, which provides a payment service in some countries.


The inability to provide details of this collection is considered problematic by the Facebooksubsidiary. This could give users misconceptions and make them suspicious. The new transparency policy is expected to be put in place on Monday. All the requested information is available on Apple's developer website.


Source:- Flash News and News Agencies

Apple: Lightning charging cable could disappear from iPhone boxes

Apple: Lightning charging cable could disappear from iPhone boxes

Apple: Lightning charging cable could disappear from iPhone boxes






Apple conducts a customer survey to see if they still use cable provided with iPhone 12


There are no small savings inApple'seyes. After marketing its iPhone 12 without a charger, the US giant could also remove the USB-C to Lightning charging cable from its boxes, reports PhonAndroid.


The charging cable is the only bulky accessory still provided with iPhones. Apple is looking to reduce the size of its boxes by limiting accessories, in order to save on transportation and thus reduce its carbonfootprint.




A survey on accessories

Cable removal has not yet been implemented, but it appears that the Cupertino firm is trying to figure out if it is useful to consumers. According to 9To5Mac relayed by Phonandroid, Apple sent a questionnaire to its customers to find out which accessories are most used among those still provided.


Customers can choose between the Apple logo sticker, the SIM card drawer extractor and the Lightning cable. Depending on thesurvey result, Apple could therefore remove the charging cable from its boxes for the future iPhone 13. The company had conducted a similar survey before removing the charger from the boxes of the iPhone 12.


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iPhone 11: Apple launches free touchscreen replacement program after recurring bug

iPhone 11: Apple launches free touchscreen replacement program after recurring bug

iPhone 11: Apple launches free touchscreen replacement program after recurring bug





People who have already had their iPhone repaired by paying can also get a refund from Apple



After reporting a recurring bug on iPhone 11, Apple decided to launch a free replacement program. Anyone whose smartphone has this problem on the touch screen can benefit, reports 01net.



The bug only applies to classic iPhone 11s and not the 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max models. It is due to a malfunction of the phone's display module, a hardware problem that can be solved with the change of a room.



Check your eligibility



According to Apple, a small percentage of iPhones are affected by this bug. The replacement program covers smartphones sold between November 2019 and May 2020. To check if your iPhone is affected, you can go to Apple's support site and enter your phone's serial number. The site will tell you if the program is eligible for the program.




If so, you can drop off your iPhone 11 at an Apple Store or an Apple authorized repair center. In the midst of a health crisis, it is also possible to send your smartphone by post. The U.S. firm recommends a complete backup of the data before repair.



The free replacement program is valid for two years after the purchase date of the device. For those who have already had this replacement done before the program is launched, Apple is committed to reimburse them for the costs incurred.



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Spotify develops AI to detect music plagiarism | Flash News

Spotify develops AI to detect music plagiarism | Flash News

Spotify develops AI to detect music plagiarism






The program would be able to analyze a song in real time to compare its similarities with other songs on the music platform.



On Spotify, plagiarism will not pass.  The music platform has developed a program based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to detect similarities between two pieces of music.  Patents relating to this program have been discovered by the specialized site Music Business Worldwide, reports 01net.  Such a tool could prevent artists from being plagiarized and therefore cheated.



This Spotify AI, which is currently in development, has the ability to decipher a song to compare it with other tracks that are available on the music platform.He could thus identify too obvious similarities.  And all this in real time.




Using AI to compare songs isn't new, according to Music Business Worldwide.  But what appears to be new is to make this comparison in real time.  After its quick analysis, the program would rate the song according to its degree of resemblance to other music.  The songwriter would have this list of songs with similar melodies and could thus modify his score.



As of yet, this program has not been officially launched.  But if it were deployed by Spotify, it could arguably reassure songwriters and avoid many lawsuits.




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iOS flaw made it possible to take control of an iPhone over Wi-Fi | Flash News

iOS flaw made it possible to take control of an iPhone over Wi-Fi | Flash News

 iOS flaw made it possible to take control of an iPhone over Wi-Fi





Fortunately, this security flaw has been fixed by Apple since the iOS 13.1.1 update rolled out in January 2020



 Thanks to a flaw that was present in iPhones, a security researcher has proven that it is possible to take control of any device running on iOS, iPad or iPhone.  Ian Beer, who works for Google Project Zero, posted a video on YouTube showing how his attack was carried out, reports specialist media 01net.



 To develop this attack, the security expert went through a flaw found in 2019 in Apple's peer-to-peer network technology called AWDL (Apple Wireless Direct Link).  This is the system for, among other things, users of iOS devices to exchange files with each other through Airdrop.





A flaw repaired by Apple

 Once inside this security hole, Ian Beer managed to insert malicious code into the device he was targeting without any intervention from the owner of that iPhone.  Worse, the security specialist managed to transmit this malicious code to about 20 other nearby devices within seconds, as can be seen in the YouTube video he uploaded.



By taking control of these devices, he was able to crash them all very quickly.  If Ian Beer disclosed this attack publicly, it is because this security flaw has been fixed by Apple since January 2020 with the iOS 13.1.1 update.



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Huawei launches Y9a in Pakistan

Huawei launches Y9a in Pakistan

 

Huawei launches Y9a in Pakistan

 


Huawei launches its latest mid range smartphone Huawei Y9a in Pakistan. Huawei Y9a has just been seen on the market.

 

The phone has 8 GB RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. The back of it has a quad camera setup with the main lens featuring a 64MP sensor.

 

Huawei Y9a has a gaming chipset, so gaming will not be a problem here. The RAM is also enough for multi-tasking heavily. If you love mobile gaming and use multiple apps at a time, Huawei Y9a will be the right smartphone for you.

 

We can’t say much about the cameras right now, but you should not expect the best. Like all mid-rangers, Huawei Y9a will most probably have a shortcoming when it comes to the lens and image processing software.

 

The screen is notchless here. You should will have a motorized front camera. The good thing about motorized cameras is that the viewing experience works out to be great. This phone would specially appeal to the people who use smartphones to binge-watch videos.

 

There is a 4500 mAh battery here which would be enough for daily usage.

 

One thing you should know about Huawei Y9a is that there will be no Google Play Store services available. You’ll have to make do with the Huawei App Gallery instead.

 

Display:-

       Type  IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

Size 6.63 inches, 106.1 cm2 (~84.8% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~397 ppi density)

 

Camera:-

Primary 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF

Features Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Secondary Motorized pop-up 16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm

Others

1080p@30fps

 

Battery:-

Li-Po 4200 mAh or 4300 mAh, non-removable With 40w Huawei super charge

 

Price:-

      It’s price in Pakistan is 43999 PKR. On pre order there is a free gift of huawei band 4 worth 8000 PKR.

NO Google Mobile Services 

Huawei Y9a comes with no Google Mobile services built in due to ban on huawei by U S.

Instead of that it comes with Huawei's own Huawei Mobile Services.

before buying this set you should keep that in mind.  

 

 

Samsung to maintain number one spot as top mobile phone manufacturer

Samsung to maintain number one spot as top mobile phone manufacturer

 

Samsung to maintain number one spot as top mobile phone manufacturer

 


 

 

According to reports Samsung Electronics will likely strengthen its command over global smartphone market next year, capitalizing on the misfortune of Chinese rival Huawei Technologies under multiple sanctions by the U.S. government, a report projected.

 

Amidst the declining smartphone sales, Samsung once again stands out with solid smartphone sales ahead of the pack. It is projected that the company will finish off the year with a total of 265.5 million smartphone shipments taking 21% market share, followed by Huawei with 192.7 million sales surpassing Apple by just a little, which in turn will sell 190.1 million units and take 15.3% of the market.

 

With economic recovery and a durable switch to 5G and foldable phones, market growth will surpass 9 percent next year, and the 2019 level (1.41 billion units) will be recovered in 2022, the report said.

 

According to report Samsung will remain on top and Apple and other chinese brands will replace the flagship models of Huawei.

And the sales of Huawei is expected to decline further.

 

Here is a Graph that shows estimated units sale by these companies

 


 

 

Market research firm Strategy Analytics (SA) said in its latest quarterly report on Sunday projected global smartphone shipment to fall about 11 percent on year to 1.26 billion units this year. The revised forecast has been eased from earlier projection of a decline of 15.6 percent. SA said the new estimation is reflective of a higher-than-expected recovery rate in demand from the U.S., Europe and India plus new market stimulus amid the growing trends of working from home and learning at home.

 

Source:

      Pulse News

 

 

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