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As reported by CheckPoint, researchers have discovered a new and nasty malicious code on Google Play Store that hides within over 60 games and apps. What’s most alarming is that the target audience for these apps is mostly children between the age groups of 5-15. According to Google Play’s data, these apps have been downloaded between 3 to 7 million times. Dubbed “AdultSwine”, the malicious apps having this code works in three different ways:...

AirPods’ India Production to Happen Soon A report by Nikkei Asia reveals that Apple is in talks with suppliers to start producing some units of AirPods and even the Beats headphones in India. The aim is to look for alternatives to China, which has been the central manufacturing hub for the Cupertino company. Factors like supply chain issues and tensions with the US are responsible. Foxconn, which is one of the major iPhone assemblers, is expected to make the Beats headphones and will eventually start producing AirPods too....

The new Fire TV Cube comes with an octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz, which makes it 20% faster than the predecessor. The apps will load faster and using the device will be smoother. It supports 4K Ultra HD resolution, along with HDR and Dolby Vision, to add to the whole visual experience. The device also comes with the Super Resolution Upscaling option to easily convert HD content to 4K for better details and clarity....

Ambient Music Mod Brings Pixel’s Now Playing to Other Android Phones With the new release, you can use the mod to identify nearby songs without root as long as your phone is running Android 12 and newer. The app relies on Shizuku to create a service for Now Playing to connect to. Those with phones running older Android versions will require root access to use the mod. Other new features introduced in the mod include two widgets to show the currently recognized track and trigger normal or online recognitions if available and Bedtime mode to disable automatic recognition at night....

Google Rolls Out First Beta of Android 13 TV Google has started rolling out the first beta of Android TV 13 to developers recently to get them started with the company’s latest TV platform. Esper’s Sr Technical Editor Mishaal Rahman recently took to Twitter to detail the first beta update. You can check out his initial tweet attached right below. Got the Android 13 Beta flashed onto my ADT-3. Time to take it for a spin to see what’s new!...

Starting today, HomePod mini users in India can ask Siri to play songs from JioSaavn or Gaana. If you already have an ad-free subscription service for any of these streaming services, I am sure you would be delighted to finally have this feature. For those unaware, Apple allowed users to only stream music from its own music streaming platform and that is Apple Music. However, while there are millions of songs in Apple Music, the platform does not contain many regional songs....

This confirmation comes after a Korea Economic Daily report. It reported that Apple has proposed Hyundai a deal to not only build the batteries but also its upcoming car. In response, a Hyundai spokesperson said, “We understand that Apple is in discussion with a variety of global automakers, including Hyundai Motor. As the discussion is at its early stage, nothing has been decided.” There’s currently no word on whether it will be an electric vehicle or not....

1TB iPhone 13 Models and More to Come on September 14 The report comes from 9to5Mac which cites a new investor report by Kuo. In the report, the Apple analyst states that the Cupertino giant is aiming to launch the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options. On the other hand, Apple will reportedly introduce a 1TB storage variant for the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max....

Apple Music currently offers two subscription plans – a $9.99/ month Individual plan and a $14.99/ month Family plan. The Cupertino giant has introduced a cheaper $4.99/ month Voice plan at the event today. While it sounds great for the users, there’s a big caveat here. You can only use your voice and Apple’s Siri voice assistant to control music playback on your devices. You can access the entire Apple Music catalog and the new curated mood and activity playlists, but only via voice commands....

Apple revealed the addition of new payment methods through email and an App Store notification. “New ways to pay for the content you love. You can now use UPI, RuPay cards, and Net Banking to pay on the App Store,” reads the notification. Now, if you are looking to switch to any of these new payment methods, follow the steps below: Pay Using UPI on Your iPhone’s App Store To get started, open your iPhone’s settings and tap on your Apple ID....

1. User Experience and Interface Speaking of not having to search for products, one of the biggest issues with shopping for Apple devices (or any other devices, actually) online is the fact that there are just way too many listings for the same device from different sellers, many times at different prices. Plus, there are almost always some fake listings, or knockoff products listed to make them look real. 2. Fully Configure Your Device This is very important to me, and I suppose to a lot of customers....

Apple Cuts iPad Production in Favor of iPhone As per the report, Apple cut down iPad’s production by up to 50 percent from its original plans for the past two months. In addition, the company seems to have also allocated parts meant for older iPhones to the iPhone 13 series. In case you’re wondering, this is possible because of the common components shared across previous-gen iPhones and this year’s iPads. Apple is reportedly prioritizing iPhone 13 because it expects a stronger demand from western markets such as Europe and the U....

Apple Watch Series 8: Specs and Features The Apple Watch Series 8 comes with an edge-to-edge Always-On Retina display and looks similar to the Apple Watch Series 7. As mentioned earlier, the main highlight is body temperature sensing during your sleep. There’s also support for retrospective ovulation estimates, along with improved period predictions. There’s support for crack resistance, IP6X dust resistance, and swim-proof with WR50 water resistance. It gets an S8 chip, Multisport workouts, a SpO2 sensor, ECG support, and advanced cycle tracking....

iOS 15.4 Update Release Timeline Revealed The iOS 15.4 update will finally reach the general audience next week after being in beta for a while now. Apple will also start rolling out the iPadOS 15.4, macOS 12.3, watchOS 8.5, and tvOS 15.4 updates at the same time for all users. However, there’s no word on when exactly these updates will go live. There are chances it may happen on March 18, considering it is when the new Apple hardware devices will be available for sale....

Now, let’s answer the most important question – How is the Cortex-A78C different from its predecessor? In an official blog post, ARM has stated that Cortex-A78C will support up to 8 big CPU core clusters to enable more homogeneous and scalable computing. The Cortex-A78, on the other hand, supports 4 big CPU core and 4 little CPU core configuration using ARM’s DynamIQ technology. Cortex-A78C also boasts an increased 8MB L3 cache memory....

New Asus Zenbook Laptops Launched at CES 2022 Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED Starting with the highlight of the lineup, the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED is the world’s first 17.3-inch foldable laptop. Like Samsung’s foldable smartphones, the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED comes with a massive display that folds in half. The 17.3-inch 2.5K display has been developed by Asus in partnership with Intel and BOE Technology. It is a touch-supported screen, has a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1280 pixels, and is fitted on a 180-degree hinge that enables users to unfold the device and lay it flat on a surface....

Baby Shark is the First YouTube Video with 10 Billion Views Baby Shark crossed the 10-billion milestone this week. Released on June 18, 2016, the video has 10,014,416,671 views at the time of writing this article. Notably, Baby Shark became the most-viewed YouTube video in November 2020 with 7 billion views. To celebrate the occasion, Pinkfong, the company behind the song, urges everyone to share their Baby Shark dance moments with them....

For those who are unaware, following the early-access release of the much-anticipated PUBG Mobile alternative, it was found that Battlegrounds Mobile India was sending user data of Indian users to various Chinese servers, including one owned by Tencent. In the official statement shared by Krafton, it is “fully aware of the recent concerns over data handling in regards to Battleground Mobile India Early Access test” and is taking the issue “very seriously”....

According to the latest data from Counterpoint Research, India’s overall TWS market grew an astronomical 723% YoY in Q3 2020 as it managed to defy the pandemic-induced economic slowdown. As can be seen from the chart below, Boat had an 18% share in Q3, while Xiaomi and Realme took the other two podium positions with a 16% and 12% share of the market, respectively. JBL and Apple rounded out the top-five with 8% and 6% market share respectively....

Boult Audio X30 and X50: Specs and Features The Boult Audio X30 and X50 TWS come with an in-ear design and have a lightweight charging case. Both pairs of earbuds have 10mm drivers and feature 3 equalizer modes that offer HiFi, Rock, and Bass Boost modes. The X30 and X50 come with support for 45mm low latency Combat mode for enhanced gaming. Users can get up to 40 hours of playback time on a single charge....