iPhone 15 features roundup: From USB Type-C to iPhone 15 Ultra

Apple recently launched the Apple iPhone 14 smartphones, and already, we’re hearing a lot of buzz about the upcoming Apple iPhone 15. While the latter’s release date has not been confirmed yet (and it is believed that it's still a long way off), reports of its possible features have started doing the rounds. 

The following are some of the features that we can expect to see in the upcoming premium smartphones.

Apple iPhone 15 Ultra

The mini variants of the Apple smartphones were discontinued with the launch of Apple iPhone 14 Pro as these devices failed to inspire great sales. This moniker was replaced with the Max moniker, with the brand offering the Apple iPhone 14 Max as one of the variants. Now, the brand plans to get rid of the Pro Max moniker and replace it with Ultra. We’ve already seen the Ultra nomenclature in a few Apple devices like the Apple Watch and the high-end version of the MI chipset. 

Solid state buttons on iPhone 15

The brand might be moving away from physical buttons altogether and will, instead, equip the upcoming smartphones with solid state buttons. The brand revealed the logic behind this in a shareholder letter, according to a MacRumours report. It said that the “largest change in new iPhone models next year is the removal of the buttons, which would require additional drivers for the haptics engine,”. 

Periscope camera on iPhone 15

Currently, all Apple smartphones use a telephoto lens that offers a 3x zoom. The Periscope camera will be a feature that enhanced the smartphone’s zoom capabilities, bringing the same to 10x optical zoom. The brand has been working on this lens for a while now, and we may see the same in the Apple iPhone 15 series. 

iPhone 15’s rounded design

According to ShrimpApplePro, the upcoming Apple 15 series will be bidding goodbye to the squared-off design we’ve gotten used to over the years. The brand is moving back to its rounded design (last seen on the Apple iPhone 5C launched in 2015. The Apple iPhone 15 series may also come with a titan chassis and will retain the pill-and-hole cutouts for the Dynamic Island featured on the Apple iPhone 14. 

USB Type C Port

India and the European Union have been fairly vocal about the need for common chargers across devices. In fact, the European Parliament has already passed a mandate that makes USB Type C chargers compulsory by 2024. Due to this, Apple may be moving towards USB Type C ports to bring us chargers that are similar to the ones we see on Android smartphones. This may spell the end of the lighting port. 

What do you think of these reported features? Read our review of the Apple iPhone 14 to know what the device offers. 

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JioGamesCloud: Reliance’s New Cloud Gaming Service Now Available in Beta to Everyone

JioGamesCloud is now available for early access, and is accessible as part of a free beta programme. Interested users can sign in using their mobile numbers across PC/ Mac (browser), the JioGames app, and the JioFiber set-top box on television. Controller support is enabled across all platforms, and there is no need to download or install the games. The service is exp...

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What is Red Planet Day, and what is its significance with Mars

Mars, the fourth planet in our solar system (and a potential candidate for human colonisation sometime in the future) is often referred to as the Red Planet. The planet has hardly any air, coupled with a terrain that’s made of a sandy desert. 

There are indications of activities on the planet in the past, with volcanic eruptions, seasons, canyons, polar ice caps, all being a part of the planet’s geography. It is believed that Mars became inhospitable around 4 billion years ago, when its magnetic field died out and the atmosphere eroded.

So, what is Red Planet Day?

The Mariner 4 was the first spacecraft to arrive on Mars on 28th November, 1964. This day is known as Red Planet Day and marks mankind’s first excursion onto the planet. Red Planet Day is celebrated every year. 

The Mariner 4 was built specifically to facilitate space exploration in the future, and its primary purpose was to conduct fly-bys and gather data on the planet. It completed its mission in 8 months, allowing scientists to begin forming hypotheses about the red planet. These findings can be considered the basis of what is now a mountain of research on that planet. 

More facts about Mars

In spite of the fact that the planet died 4 billion years ago, it is still considered the most viable option for human colonisation. The weather on the planet is neither too hot or cold, and there are trace amounts of hydrogen and oxygen still found in the atmosphere. The planet also has ample sunshine. Finding a way to jumpstart organic oxygen production on the planet would be one way to start making it a second home for Earthlings.

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Samsung may unveil a foldable screen laptop with a virtual keyboard very soon

Samsung has been working on foldable devices for a few years now, with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 being largely lauded as a high-functioning device that isn’t compromised by the folding technology. Now, the Korean manufacturer is working on a folding laptop, based on the recent patents filed.

The upcoming folding laptop will not be the first of its kind to enter the market. Lenovo has come out with the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold with a folding display. Similarly, the recently launched ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED has the largest folding screen available in the market at the moment. The patent for the same was filed all the way back in 2020. 

How will the Samsung folding laptop work?

As per the patent that has been filed, the Samsung folding laptop will allow users to fold it in half, thereby decreasing its size and the storage space required. This laptop is likely to have an OLED panel (like most folding devices) and may have a high refresh rate. 

While other folding laptops do come with virtual keyboards, Samsung’s offering will have a virtual trackpad along with the keyboard, which indicates that the laptop will have a touch screen. The schematics for this laptop indicate that the laptop will be quite thin when unfolded, and will come with dual USB Type C ports. These ports may support charging and data transferring functionalities. The laptop is also expected to have a regular selfie camera at the top of the display. The Samsung folding laptop may run on WIndows 11, and have a folding hinge that’s similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4. 

Wondering if the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is worth the hefty price tag? Read our review on the same. 

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Samsung could be working on a foldable laptop patent shows an ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo-like design

In the last few years, foldable devices have turned many heads. While all the leading consumer technology brands are giving foldables a chance in their assembly lines, the South Korean tech giant Samsung has led the foldable smartphone market. Although other companies have consumer-grade folding smartphones in the market, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 are available globally, making them a convenient choice for most enthusiasts. However, when it comes to other categories, such as foldable laptops, other brands like ASUS and Lenovo are ahead of Samsung.

Samsung foldable laptop’s patent reveals design

Well, that could change soon as Samsung works on a full-size foldable laptop. According to a report by 91mobiles, the company filed for a foldable laptop back in 2020. The patent was filed with the United States Design Patent and published on November 22, 2022. The patent shows that the Samsung foldable laptop has an ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo-like design. 

For those who are catching up, the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo has a conventional display and a secondary touch screen towards the top of the keyboard. However, instead of using a secondary display, Samsung's foldable laptop has one display that folds toward the bottom of the regular screen area and extends the display, pushing the keys towards the edge of the lower side. 

Additionally, a small part of the screen, right next to the keyboard, can be used as the trackpad. The publication has discovered multiple images of the design, all of which seem to depict a similar approach. As far as the user interface is concerned, it should show content in a continuous manner, i.e., the content should flow from the lower part of the screen (below the crease) to the upper part of the screen. 

The design could have certain drawbacks

Hence, users could have a larger screen to interact with the device instead of having a secondary screen. Although the device approaches the concept of foldable laptops in a new way, there could be certain drawbacks. The images suggest that the laptop will have a full-size keyboard, but the keys could travel less due to less space. 

Additionally, most users are accustomed to having a large trackpad at the centre of the chassis. Hence, having a smaller trackpad towards the right corner might make it difficult for some people to use it. Additionally, the foldable display will have a noticeable crease. However, the patent does not reveal any specifications of the Samsung foldable display; the laptop will likely be placed as a flagship product and hence, feature high-end components.

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Phone numbers of half a billion WhatsApp users leaked online in one of the largest data breaches

According to a report by Cybernews, the phone numbers of more than half a billion WhatsApp users have been leaked and put online for sale. The publication claims to have investigated a data sample after discovering a "well-known hacking community forum" post that claimed to be selling a database of 487 million users. To give readers an idea, 487 million makes up a quarter of WhatsApp's two billion monthly active users.

The leaked dataset contains information of users from over 80 countries

The leaked data contains the phone numbers of users, which could be used for scamming people. The database contains the details of 44 million users from Egypt, 35 million users from Italy, 32 million from the USA, 28 million from Saudi Arabia, and about 6 million users from India, among others countries. "The dataset for sale also allegedly has nearly 10 million Russian and over 11 million UK citizens' phone numbers," adds the report.  

The threat actor told the publication that the United States' dataset is being sold for $7,000, and the United Kingdom's dataset is being sold for $2,500. More often than not, such a database is often used by bad actors for vishing attacks. Upon request, the threat actor shared a data sample with the publication, which confirmed that all the phone numbers were true of existing WhatsApp users.  

Users should stay alert against fake messages or calls

This is not the first time a Meta-owned platform has seen a data breach. Before this, the data of millions of Facebook users was being sold in a dark web forum. The Microsoft-owned professional networking platform LinkedIn recently witnessed a massive data breach. Although it is very difficult to check whether a user's data has been leaked, they should avoid responding to calls, messages or emails from strangers, especially those that contain a link, as it could redirect them to a malicious website.

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Here are the November 27 redeem codes for Garena Free Fire Max: How to claim them

Garena Free Fire’s redeem codes for November 27 are here. 111 Dots Studio, the developer of Garena Free Fire Max has released its daily list of 14-digit alphanumeric codes that will allow gamers and fans to win free prizes through the game. As we all know by now, these redemption codes are extremely rare and expensive to obtain. But, if you get them, you can use, the codes to acquire rewards that are challenging to get in this game. Do remember that only the first 500 players will be able to redeem these codes. So, do hurry. 

Garena Free Fire Max November 27 Redeem Codes

You just have to enter the codes that we’ve shared below on the Garena Rewards website. The reward points you score can be utilised to win exciting goodies like skins, weapons, etc. So, if you are interested in winning these freebies, we suggest you take a look at the codes that we have shared below. 

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DX2RC3VTBE4HR

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How To Redeem November 27 Garena Free Fire Max Codes:

Step 1: Go to the Garena Free Fire official website at https://reward.ff.garena.com/en. 

Step 2: Log in using the social media platforms provided, such as Facebook, Google, Twitter, or Apple IDs, among others. 

Stage 3: Paste the codes into the text box and tap the affirm button to continue. 

Stage 4: Now, tap OK to affirm the solicitation by looking at the crate.

Stage 5: Redeem the codes for remunerations in the in-game mail segment.

These redeem codes will allow users to buy new weapons, skins and much, much more. 

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