Google delays Android 14 release by a month
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Google was to release its Android 14 stable version to its Pixel smartphones & to AOSP on 5th September
Leaked build ID — UP1A.230905.019 also confirmed it
OEMs are now being told that Android 14 release to AOSP will happen on the SAME DAY, the Pixel 8 series will launch aka 4th October
The reason could be due to security vulnerabilities that were identified in previous Android 14 betas
Additionally, a bug related to bootloader existed which was causing the device to boot into the bootloader after restart instead of Android
Google responded in comment5 that the bug has been fixed for future android release
This is a pretty good reason to delay Android release since we will get more stable release of Android & NOT something like Android 12
Google initially planned 5th September date for Android 14 FAR out in advance & even OEMs were expecting it on the same day
So it was the LAST minute decision by Google to delay the release
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Google was to release its Android 14 stable version to its Pixel smartphones & to AOSP on 5th September
Leaked build ID — UP1A.230905.019 also confirmed it
OEMs are now being told that Android 14 release to AOSP will happen on the SAME DAY, the Pixel 8 series will launch aka 4th October
The reason could be due to security vulnerabilities that were identified in previous Android 14 betas
Additionally, a bug related to bootloader existed which was causing the device to boot into the bootloader after restart instead of Android
Google responded in comment5 that the bug has been fixed for future android release
This is a pretty good reason to delay Android release since we will get more stable release of Android & NOT something like Android 12
Google initially planned 5th September date for Android 14 FAR out in advance & even OEMs were expecting it on the same day
So it was the LAST minute decision by Google to delay the release
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China bans Government officials from use of iPhones
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Chinese Government has banned use of iPhones or ANY foreign technology to be used by its government officials in the offices
This is a step towards China’s campaign to cut reliance on foreign technology and "enhance cybersecurity", while limiting the flow of sensitive information outside China
It also flies in the face of Apple’s marketing of the iPhone as a privacy-first platform
For example, iCloud data for Chinese citizens is stored on data center premises geographically located inside China, potentially making it easier for the Chinese Government to intercept
However, ONLY Apple holds the decryption keys
Also, this is similar to what USA has done by banning Huawei and use of TikTok by US Government officials
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Chinese Government has banned use of iPhones or ANY foreign technology to be used by its government officials in the offices
This is a step towards China’s campaign to cut reliance on foreign technology and "enhance cybersecurity", while limiting the flow of sensitive information outside China
It also flies in the face of Apple’s marketing of the iPhone as a privacy-first platform
For example, iCloud data for Chinese citizens is stored on data center premises geographically located inside China, potentially making it easier for the Chinese Government to intercept
However, ONLY Apple holds the decryption keys
Also, this is similar to what USA has done by banning Huawei and use of TikTok by US Government officials
Join @TechLeaksZone for latest tech related leaks and news!
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Google is adding Shorts to Play Store now
Google Blog
Google Play has Millions of helpful apps and games, and the Play Store features editorial content like Monthly Picks, New on Play and Teacher approved program to help you discover and download them.
To add another piece of junk, Google is adding video content on Play Store, piloting an original series called The Play Report
Each episode will feature "expert voices", from creators to Googlers, covering trending content and hidden gems.
BTS (Behind-the-scenes), this just appears to be YouTube Shorts
This pilot will be available to select Play users in the U.S. at the "top" of the Play Store homepage
Note: This indicates we are not FAR away from the moment when Phone Settings will show stories as well
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Google Blog
Google Play has Millions of helpful apps and games, and the Play Store features editorial content like Monthly Picks, New on Play and Teacher approved program to help you discover and download them.
To add another piece of junk, Google is adding video content on Play Store, piloting an original series called The Play Report
Each episode will feature "expert voices", from creators to Googlers, covering trending content and hidden gems.
BTS (Behind-the-scenes), this just appears to be YouTube Shorts
This pilot will be available to select Play users in the U.S. at the "top" of the Play Store homepage
Note: This indicates we are not FAR away from the moment when Phone Settings will show stories as well
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Pixel 8 Pro from all angles and in all colors!
For a short period of time Google made the Pixel 8 Pro available for preview on its new Pixel Simulator service, where you can see the company's devices from all sides. Dylan Roussel was the first to discover this.
Naturally, the company quickly shut the shop, but the internet remembers everything. This post is accompanied by images of the device in three different colors: Sky (bluish), Porcelain (beige) and Licorice (gray). These renders confirm the presence of a temperature sensor and a SIM card tray, rumors about the absence of which were rumored earlier.
There is also a fun video based on this simulator made by Brandon Lee.
Google News | En
For a short period of time Google made the Pixel 8 Pro available for preview on its new Pixel Simulator service, where you can see the company's devices from all sides. Dylan Roussel was the first to discover this.
Naturally, the company quickly shut the shop, but the internet remembers everything. This post is accompanied by images of the device in three different colors: Sky (bluish), Porcelain (beige) and Licorice (gray). These renders confirm the presence of a temperature sensor and a SIM card tray, rumors about the absence of which were rumored earlier.
There is also a fun video based on this simulator made by Brandon Lee.
Google News | En
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Motorola G54 launched in India
Specs:
• 6.5″ FHD+ resolution IPS LCD Display
• 120Hz refresh rate
• 560nits peak brightness
• Panda glass protection
• MediaTek Dimensity 7020 SoC
(rebranded Dimensity 930)
• MicroSD Card slot
• 50MP main (OIS support)
• 8MP UltraWide that can capture depth & macro pics too
• 16MP Front camera
• 6000mAh battery; 30W charging
• Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
• Large Stereo Speakers; 3.5mm audio jack
• Dolby Atmos & Moto Spatial sound
Colors: Midnight Blue, Mint Green & Pearl Blue
Plastic-like Glass finish for India
Leather-like finish for China
Price:
8GB + 256GB= Rs.16,000 (~200$)
12GB+ 256GB= Rs.19,000 (~230$)
Motorola Fuckup Moment:
Moto G84 with Snapdragon 695 & better display quality is also available at SAME price as G54 for 12GB RAM variant
Both will get ONLY 1 Android OS upgrade (Android 14 is LAST)
So, Motorola first rebranded G82 launched in 2022 to G84
Then they launched G54 with downgraded display & SoC for the SAME Price as G84
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Specs:
• 6.5″ FHD+ resolution IPS LCD Display
• 120Hz refresh rate
• 560nits peak brightness
• Panda glass protection
• MediaTek Dimensity 7020 SoC
(rebranded Dimensity 930)
• MicroSD Card slot
• 50MP main (OIS support)
• 8MP UltraWide that can capture depth & macro pics too
• 16MP Front camera
• 6000mAh battery; 30W charging
• Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
• Large Stereo Speakers; 3.5mm audio jack
• Dolby Atmos & Moto Spatial sound
Colors: Midnight Blue, Mint Green & Pearl Blue
Plastic-like Glass finish for India
Leather-like finish for China
Price:
8GB + 256GB= Rs.16,000 (~200$)
12GB+ 256GB= Rs.19,000 (~230$)
Motorola Fuckup Moment:
Moto G84 with Snapdragon 695 & better display quality is also available at SAME price as G54 for 12GB RAM variant
Both will get ONLY 1 Android OS upgrade (Android 14 is LAST)
So, Motorola first rebranded G82 launched in 2022 to G84
Then they launched G54 with downgraded display & SoC for the SAME Price as G84
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Realme Buds T300 launched in India
Specifications:
• 12.4 Dynamic Bass Drivers
• 360° Spatial audio effect
• 50ms Ultra-low latency for games
• 30dB Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
• 4-Mic Environment Noise Cancellation (ENC) for Calls
• AAC & SBC codecs support ONLY
Battery: 460mAh (case); 43mAh (per earbud)
• 40hrs total playback (ANC OFF, 50% volume)
• 4hrs battery life on call, 8hrs on music
• 10mins charge for 7hrs playback
• IP55 rated; Bluetooth 5.3v
Colors: Stylish Black & Youth White
Priced at Rs.2,300 (~28$)
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Specifications:
• 12.4 Dynamic Bass Drivers
• 360° Spatial audio effect
• 50ms Ultra-low latency for games
• 30dB Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
• 4-Mic Environment Noise Cancellation (ENC) for Calls
• AAC & SBC codecs support ONLY
Battery: 460mAh (case); 43mAh (per earbud)
• 40hrs total playback (ANC OFF, 50% volume)
• 4hrs battery life on call, 8hrs on music
• 10mins charge for 7hrs playback
• IP55 rated; Bluetooth 5.3v
Colors: Stylish Black & Youth White
Priced at Rs.2,300 (~28$)
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Realme Narzo 60x 5G launched in India
Specifications:
• 6.72-inch FHD+ resolution IPS LCD Display
• 120Hz refresh rate (45/48/50/60/90/120Hz refresh steps)
• 680nits peak brightness
• MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC which is rebranded D700 launched in 2021
• MicroSD Card Slot
• 6GB (+6GB Virtual) RAM= 12GB RAM
• 50MP main + 2MP useless dual rear camera
• 8MP front camera
• 5000mAh battery; 33W SuperVOOC fast charging
• Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
• 3.5mm audio jack, Hi-Res Audio
Colors: Stellar Green & Nebula Purple
Prices:
• 4GB + 128GB = Rs. 13,000 (~155$)
• 6GB + 128GB = Rs. 14,450 (~175$)
Certified Realme Fuckup Moment:
1 fortnight ago (14 days), Realme 11x was launched with exactly same chip even & specs
Difference:
Realme 11x has 64MP main camera while Realme Narzo 60x has 50MP main camera
Due to "14MP difference" b/w the 2 smartphones , Realme Narzo 60x is priced Rs.500 LESS (JUST 6$ less, not even 10$) than Realme 11x for same 6GB RAM variant
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Specifications:
• 6.72-inch FHD+ resolution IPS LCD Display
• 120Hz refresh rate (45/48/50/60/90/120Hz refresh steps)
• 680nits peak brightness
• MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC which is rebranded D700 launched in 2021
• MicroSD Card Slot
• 6GB (+6GB Virtual) RAM= 12GB RAM
• 50MP main + 2MP useless dual rear camera
• 8MP front camera
• 5000mAh battery; 33W SuperVOOC fast charging
• Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
• 3.5mm audio jack, Hi-Res Audio
Colors: Stellar Green & Nebula Purple
Prices:
• 4GB + 128GB = Rs. 13,000 (~155$)
• 6GB + 128GB = Rs. 14,450 (~175$)
Certified Realme Fuckup Moment:
1 fortnight ago (14 days), Realme 11x was launched with exactly same chip even & specs
Difference:
Realme 11x has 64MP main camera while Realme Narzo 60x has 50MP main camera
Due to "14MP difference" b/w the 2 smartphones , Realme Narzo 60x is priced Rs.500 LESS (JUST 6$ less, not even 10$) than Realme 11x for same 6GB RAM variant
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NEW Renders of OnePlus 12 with updated camera design
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Now these new renders are based on real-life pictures of a pre-production unit, and they are different from those that were leaked earlier.
Surprisingly, a "mysterious component" besides the triple-camera housing has been added
The Hasselblad logo has now been replaced with the initial “H”
Specifications:
• 6.7-inch 2K resolution Curved OLED display
• 120Hz refresh rate
• High Frequency PWM Dimming
• Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC
• 24GB Native LPDDR5X RAM
• UFS 4.0 storage
• Large Vapor Chamber
• 32MP Front camera
Triple Rear camera
• 50MP Main (Sony IMX 9xx, OIS)
• 50MP UltraWide
• 64MP Periscope (Omnivision OV64B) with 3X Zoom
• 5400mAh battery
• 100W fast wired charging
• 50W wireless charging
• Ultra Thin Optical Fingerprint Scanner
• Large X- axis Motor
• Alert Slider
• OxygenOS 14 (ColorOS 14) based on Android 14
Launching in December 2023 in China
OnePlus 12 will come to Global Markets (including India) in January 2024
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Now these new renders are based on real-life pictures of a pre-production unit, and they are different from those that were leaked earlier.
Surprisingly, a "mysterious component" besides the triple-camera housing has been added
The Hasselblad logo has now been replaced with the initial “H”
Specifications:
• 6.7-inch 2K resolution Curved OLED display
• 120Hz refresh rate
• High Frequency PWM Dimming
• Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC
• 24GB Native LPDDR5X RAM
• UFS 4.0 storage
• Large Vapor Chamber
• 32MP Front camera
Triple Rear camera
• 50MP Main (Sony IMX 9xx, OIS)
• 50MP UltraWide
• 64MP Periscope (Omnivision OV64B) with 3X Zoom
• 5400mAh battery
• 100W fast wired charging
• 50W wireless charging
• Ultra Thin Optical Fingerprint Scanner
• Large X- axis Motor
• Alert Slider
• OxygenOS 14 (ColorOS 14) based on Android 14
Launching in December 2023 in China
OnePlus 12 will come to Global Markets (including India) in January 2024
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Honor 90 series launch date announced in India
Honor 90 will be the 1st smartphone from Honor brand in India after it seized its operation during Corona era
It will be sold exclusively on Amazon India instead of Flipkart
Honor 90 series will debut on 14th September in India
Specifications of Honor 90:
• 6.7" (2664×1200px) Quad Curved OLED display
• 1.07 billion colors; 100% DCI-P3 color gamut
• 120Hz refresh rate
• Highest 3840Hz high-frequency PWM dimming
• Peak brightness 1600nits
• Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC
• 4483mm² VC vapor chamber
• Total heat dissipation Area 33741mm²
• 50MP Selfie camera
• 200MP main (Samsung HP3, NO OIS)
• 12MP super wide-angle macro (112°, closest focusing distance 2.5cm)
• 2MP depth-of-field
• 5000mAh battery with 66W fast charging
• In-display fingerprint sensor
• MagicOS 7.1 based on Android 13
• Colors: Star diamond silver, ice feather blue, black jade green , Bright black
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Honor 90 will be the 1st smartphone from Honor brand in India after it seized its operation during Corona era
It will be sold exclusively on Amazon India instead of Flipkart
Honor 90 series will debut on 14th September in India
Specifications of Honor 90:
• 6.7" (2664×1200px) Quad Curved OLED display
• 1.07 billion colors; 100% DCI-P3 color gamut
• 120Hz refresh rate
• Highest 3840Hz high-frequency PWM dimming
• Peak brightness 1600nits
• Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC
• 4483mm² VC vapor chamber
• Total heat dissipation Area 33741mm²
• 50MP Selfie camera
• 200MP main (Samsung HP3, NO OIS)
• 12MP super wide-angle macro (112°, closest focusing distance 2.5cm)
• 2MP depth-of-field
• 5000mAh battery with 66W fast charging
• In-display fingerprint sensor
• MagicOS 7.1 based on Android 13
• Colors: Star diamond silver, ice feather blue, black jade green , Bright black
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Thom Browne Edition announced
Samsung and the American fashion designer— Thom Browne, officially announced the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Watch 6 in Special Editions
Thom Browne Edition Box comprises:
• Galaxy Z Fold 5
• Galaxy Watch 6
• Special Edition S Pen
• Coin-style Watch charger
• Exclusive fabric USB-C cable
• 2 Leather cases for Fold 5
• 2 Watch 6 leather case
• Other Accessories
The S Pen for the Z Fold 5 Thom Browne Edition has "gold accents" for the wordmark.
All this comes wrapped in a stylish briefcase that is designed for long-term use as a memento.
Galaxy Z Fold 5 Thom Browne Edition will be available in select markets, including Korea, from September 12.
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Samsung and the American fashion designer— Thom Browne, officially announced the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Watch 6 in Special Editions
Thom Browne Edition Box comprises:
• Galaxy Z Fold 5
• Galaxy Watch 6
• Special Edition S Pen
• Coin-style Watch charger
• Exclusive fabric USB-C cable
• 2 Leather cases for Fold 5
• 2 Watch 6 leather case
• Other Accessories
The S Pen for the Z Fold 5 Thom Browne Edition has "gold accents" for the wordmark.
All this comes wrapped in a stylish briefcase that is designed for long-term use as a memento.
Galaxy Z Fold 5 Thom Browne Edition will be available in select markets, including Korea, from September 12.
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MediaTek announced it has developed its first chip on TSMC 3nm process
MediaTek is expected to announce its Dimensity 9300 flagship chipset in Q4 2023
But now, "MediaTek has successfully developed its first chip using TSMC’s leading-edge 3nm technology, taping out MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity SoC with volume production"
So, its the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC build on TSMC 3nm N3E process
The tape-out milestone means that the chip’s design is finished and is ready for production too which will start from 2024 onwards
Comparing to TSMC 5nm process, the 3nm process offers 18% speed improvement for the same power consumption,
32% drop for the same speed,
Also, 60% increase in logic density
Dimensity 9400 architecture (expected):
4x Cortex- X5 Prime Core
4x Cortex- A730
So 4+4 (Octa-core) configuration
Click HERE to read about Dimensity 9300 CPU
ALL Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 variants with Nuvia cores will be built on TSMC 3nm process
Dimensity 9400 will be released in Second-half of 2024
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MediaTek is expected to announce its Dimensity 9300 flagship chipset in Q4 2023
But now, "MediaTek has successfully developed its first chip using TSMC’s leading-edge 3nm technology, taping out MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity SoC with volume production"
So, its the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC build on TSMC 3nm N3E process
The tape-out milestone means that the chip’s design is finished and is ready for production too which will start from 2024 onwards
Comparing to TSMC 5nm process, the 3nm process offers 18% speed improvement for the same power consumption,
32% drop for the same speed,
Also, 60% increase in logic density
Dimensity 9400 architecture (expected):
4x Cortex- X5 Prime Core
4x Cortex- A730
So 4+4 (Octa-core) configuration
Click HERE to read about Dimensity 9300 CPU
ALL Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 variants with Nuvia cores will be built on TSMC 3nm process
Dimensity 9400 will be released in Second-half of 2024
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Rockstar Games sold games with Razor 1911 cracks on Steam
Rockstar Games is known for strongly opposing devs who release game cheats and reverse engineer their games.
Ironically, Rockstar Games also uses software cracks created by the infamous Razor 1911 cracking group to remove DRM from software noscripts sold on Steam.
Rockstar games was caught doing this after GTA content creator Vadim M. shared a video upon how Rockstar incorporated a crack for its Manhunt and Max Payne 2 games on Steam to bypass the built-in anti-piracy protections that they only added it
Then a twitter user investigated if Rockstar Games used same method to remove anti-piracy measures from games like Midnight Club II which are not sold on Steam
After analyzing Midnight Club II executable, he founded a "testapp.exe" file distributed with Steam game that also utilized a Razor 1911 crack.
He explained that the use of these cracks led to the known issues running Manhunt & Midnight Club II on Windows Vista and later
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Rockstar Games is known for strongly opposing devs who release game cheats and reverse engineer their games.
Ironically, Rockstar Games also uses software cracks created by the infamous Razor 1911 cracking group to remove DRM from software noscripts sold on Steam.
Rockstar games was caught doing this after GTA content creator Vadim M. shared a video upon how Rockstar incorporated a crack for its Manhunt and Max Payne 2 games on Steam to bypass the built-in anti-piracy protections that they only added it
Then a twitter user investigated if Rockstar Games used same method to remove anti-piracy measures from games like Midnight Club II which are not sold on Steam
After analyzing Midnight Club II executable, he founded a "testapp.exe" file distributed with Steam game that also utilized a Razor 1911 crack.
He explained that the use of these cracks led to the known issues running Manhunt & Midnight Club II on Windows Vista and later
Follow @TechLeaksZone
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Soon you can React with emojis in Gmail
Credits
Hidden code in Android & iOS Gmail app revealed that Google is working on emoji reactions for emails inside Gmail
Emoji reactions are already supported in other email apps such as Microsoft Outlook as shown in the image above
Its currently unknown how emoji reactions will actually appear within Gmail or which emoji will be supported for reactions
But emoji reactions will be NOT supported for:
• Emails received via BCC
• Encrypted messages
• Email threads with “large groups”
Messages can support upto 20 reactions from a single user
50 Unique emojis will be supported for reactions
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Credits
Hidden code in Android & iOS Gmail app revealed that Google is working on emoji reactions for emails inside Gmail
Emoji reactions are already supported in other email apps such as Microsoft Outlook as shown in the image above
Its currently unknown how emoji reactions will actually appear within Gmail or which emoji will be supported for reactions
But emoji reactions will be NOT supported for:
• Emails received via BCC
• Encrypted messages
• Email threads with “large groups”
Messages can support upto 20 reactions from a single user
50 Unique emojis will be supported for reactions
Follow @TechLeaksZone
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