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First Look: PS5 Console – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition Bundle: Spidey fans Excitement Begins

July 22, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

* The limited edition console celebrates the upcoming title Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
* Sony will sell the custom PlayStation 5 faceplates and DualSense controller separately as well.
* Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is a PlayStation 5-exclusive title and will release on September 20.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated games of the year.

It is the third title in the popular Spider-Man series after the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man in 2018 and the spin-off title Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales in 2020.

The upcoming title is already up for pre-orders but to celebrate the release, Sony has unveiled a new PlayStation 5 Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition bundle at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC).

“The design was inspired by the in-game symbiote that’s taking over the console and controller, but you can still see some of the underlying red under the tendrils. This represents the various ways players will experience the symbiote takeover in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. It’s a constant push and pull for dominance whether it’s internal or external and the outcome is not certain.”
– Jacinda Chew, Senior Art Director, Insomniac Games

Sony PlayStation 5 Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition Bundle Pre-orders, Price, and Availability
The PlayStation 5 Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition bundle will go on pre-orders from July 28 which is next week. It will be available for purchase from September 1.

The good thing is that if you already have the console, you can choose to buy the custom faceplates and DualSense wireless controller separately. Sony has not revealed the prices of any of the items yet.

The bundle will be available in many countries worldwide through select retailers. Buyers from the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Austria, and Portugal will also be able to purchase the bundle directly from the PlayStation website.

Since Sony released the Spider-Man Limited Edition bundle in India in 2018, this new bundle should arrive in the country too.

Sony has announced a new limited edition bundle for PlayStation 5 based on the upcoming Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 title, releasing in September, a month ahead of the game’s release on October 20.

The bundle includes a PlayStation 5 digital console, custom console covers, and a matching DualSense controller was also revealed shortly after the release of a new story trailer for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.

According to a post on the PlayStation Blog, The bundle includes a custom-designed PS5 console cover featuring the symbiote and the white spider icon.

Additionally, a matching DualSense wireless controller is included in the bundle, with the symbiote design creeping across the entire controller.

“The design was inspired by the in-game symbiote that’s taking over the console and controller, but you can still see some of the underlying red under the tendrils. This represents the various ways players will experience the symbiote takeover in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. It is a constant push and pull for dominance whether it is internal or external and the outcome is not certain.”

Jacinda Chew, Senior Art Director, Insomniac Games said. If you happen to already own a PS5 console, you can purchase the Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition PS5 Digital Edition Console Covers and DualSense Wireless Controller separately.

Pre-orders for the bundle, as well as the custom covers and DualSense (which can also be purchased separately), will begin on July 28 and will ship September 1.

The bundle comes with a voucher for a digital copy of the game when it launches on October 20.

If you pre-order the bundle, which comes with a digital copy of the Standard Edition of the game, you will get the same pre-order bonuses as those who pre-order the game individually.

These bonuses include early access to the Arachknight Suit for Peter, which has three different colour options, early access to the Shadow Spider suit for Miles, which also has three colour options, early access to the Web Grabber gadget, and three skill points.

Faqs

1) Sony PlayStation 5 Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition Bundle: What do you get?

Ans) The PlayStation 5 Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition bundle has custom packaging that differentiates it from the standard edition. It shows Spider-Man, the special edition console, and a matching DualSense wireless controller.

The new design is inspired by Venom and the symbiote as they play a crucial role in the upcoming title.
The console’s front cover has the Spider-Man icon in the bottom corner and you can see the symbiote moving towards it for the take-over. The back cover represents the complete takeover and bonding between the symbiote and the host. It also shows the iconic white Spider-Man icon from Insomniac’s Advanced Suit.

The DualSense wireless controller has a similar design approach. It shows the symbiote has taken over the host for the majority of the part. You can see the Spider-Man icon right in the center of the touchpad.

Jacinda Chew, Senior Art Director at Insomniac Games said, “The design was inspired by the in-game symbiote that’s taking over the console and controller, but you can still see some of the underlying red under the tendrils. This represents the various ways players will experience the symbiote takeover in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. It’s a constant push and pull for dominance whether it’s internal or external and the outcome is not certain.”

The limited-edition bundle further includes a voucher code for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 digital version. This code will be redeemable once the game releases on September 20. Buyers will get all the Spider-Man 2 pre-order bonuses an early unlock Arachknight Suit for Peter with 3 additional color variants, an early unlock Shadow Spider Suit for Miles with 3 additional color variants, an early unlock Web Grabber gadget, and 3 skill points.

2) PS5 Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition Bundle Availability.Details?

Ans) The pre-orders for the product will start onJuly 28. It will be available in the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal, Netherlands and Austria from direct.playstation.com and select retail partners. While it will be available in other countries, India is not separately listed in the blog.

3) Sony PlayStation 5 Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition Bundle Pre-orders, Price, and Availability.Details?

Ans) The PlayStation 5 Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition bundle will go on pre-orders from July 28 which is next week. It will be available for purchase from September 1. The good thing is that if you already have the console, you can choose to buy the custom faceplates and DualSense wireless controller separately. Sony has not revealed the prices of any of the items yet.

The bundle will be available in many countries worldwide through select retailers. Buyers from the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Austria, and Portugal will also be able to purchase the bundle directly from the PlayStation website. Since Sony released the Spider-Man Limited Edition bundle in India in 2018, this new bundle should arrive in the country too.

Big Discount First Time Ever: Sony PlayStation 5 to get Rs 7,500 discount in India: When, where to get PS5 at lowest price ever

Team My Mobile

July 22, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

* Sony PlayStation 5 will be available at its lowest price ever in India from July 25.
* The brand will offer a Rs 7,500 discount on the standard disc edition of PS5.
* Previously, the price had decreased to Rs 45,115 on Flipkart, but that was with the Flipkart Axis card and other coupons.
* Sony will be offering a massive discount on the latest PS5.
* Sony PS5 will be available for Rs 7,500 discount.
* Sony PS5 recently launched the Spider-Man 2 limited edition bundle.

Sony has announced that the PlayStation 5 will be available at an attractive discount from July 5 till August 7.

During the offer period, the standard disc edition of the PS5 will be available with a discount of Rs 7,500. This will bring the price down to Rs 47,490.

It is a limited-period discount directly from the brand and doesn’t involve any specific card or coupons.
However, customers need to shop from eligible retailers for the discount.

PlayStation 5 will be available with a Rs 7,500 flat discount for a limited period starting from July 25 through August 7.

This means, Sony will sell the PS5 at a price of Rs 47,490, down from its current retail price of Rs 54,990.

The price cut applies specifically to the standard disc edition only, which is to say that the price of the digital edition remains unchanged at the time of writing.

Sony notes that the Rs 7,500 limited period discount will be available across select participating retailers including Amazon, Flipkart, Shopatsc, Reliance, Croma, and Vijay Sales to name a few.

Sony had increased the price of the PlayStation 5 in select global markets including India last year citing the “challenging economic conditions” including the high global inflation rates and adverse currency trends as a reason.

The price of the PS5 with disc-drive was revised to Rs 54,990 and the digital edition to Rs 39,990.

The company had offered the PS5 and PS5 digital edition with a Rs 5,000 discount for a limited period in April.

The fresh price cut will be the first time when Sony’s flagship game console will be sold at a lower price than what it was launched at.

With Sony’s limited-time offer going live from July 25, naturally one can expect a re-stocking of units across channels.

PlayStation chief Jim Ryan had recently assured that Sony had resolved all supply shortage issues and that the PS5 would be available for buying more readily soon, especially through offline channels.

“We are pleased to share that from July 25, 2023 through August 7, 2023, players will be able to purchase PlayStation 5 console (standard disc edition only) for Rs 7,500 off at participating retailers,” Sony confirmed to FE via email, adding that “the Rs 7,500 off PS5 promotion will be available at Amazon, Flipkart, Shopatsc, Reliance, Croma, Vijay Sales and select retailers.”

Sony PlayStation 5 promotional offer: Discount details

As a part of the new promotional offer, Sony is offering a discount of Rs 7,500 on PlayStation 5. Do note that this offer is only applicable to PlayStation 5 Disc Edition.

Sony PlayStation 5: Discounted price

Sony increased the price of both the Digital Edition and Disc Edition of PlayStation 5 last year.

Post the price hike of Rs 5,000, the consoles started selling at Rs 44,990 (Digital Edition) and Rs 54,990 (Disc Edition). Earlier, the console was available for purchase at Rs 39,990 and Rs 49,990 respectively.

With Rs 7,500 flat discount on Disc Edition, buyers can purchase the console at Rs 47,490.

However, the Digital Edition will continue to be available at the same Rs 44,990.

Sony PlayStation 5: Dates

The promotional offer discount of Rs 7,500 on Disc Ediiton of PlayStation 5 gaming console will be available starting July 25 and is set to end on August 7.

Where to buy PlayStation 5 at discounted price

The Rs 7,500 off PS5 promotion will be available at Amazon, Flipkart, Shopatsc, Reliance, Croma, Vijay Sales & select retailers.

This is not the first time Sony is running this sort of promotional offer for the PlayStation 5 console. Back in May, the company announced a discount of Rs 5,000 on the console as a part of another promotional offer.

Faqs

1) Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5) To Get a Rs 7,500 Discount for a Limited Period.Details?

Ans) Sony has announced a limited-period discount for its latest and greatest gaming console – PlayStation 5 (PS5). Notably, Sony launched the PS and PS5 Digital Edition in 2020, but it didn’t arrive in India until 2021.

However, due to supply shortage, Sony has been restocking the new console periodically in the country and even hiked the price by Rs 5,000 in November 2022 due to dwindling global economic conditions.

It seems that the supply woes of Sony are over now, and it has now started offering deals and offers to customers instead of focusing on just making the console available.

The PS5 launched for Rs 49,990 for the standard disc edition and Rs 44,990 for the Digital Edition. After the hike, it retailed at Rs 49,990 and 54,990 for digital and standard editions, respectively.

Sony will now offer the standard disc edition of the console for Rs 7,500 less at Rs 47,490 from July 25 to August 7. It is the lowest-ever pricing for the standard edition PS5 directly from the brand itself. The offer brings the price lower than the original launch price of the console. However, interested buyers need to pick the console from eligible retailers listed below to avail of the offer.

1. Amazon
2. Flipkart
3. ShopatSC
4. Reliance
5. Croma
6. Vijay Sales

Previously, Flipkart offered the disc edition for as low as Rs 45,115 to Flipkart Axis cards and Rs 47,500 to other bank card users. However, it also included discounts from Flipkart SuperCoins and Rs 1,000 off prepaid orders.

The new offer announced by Sony is a direct discount and doesn’t require any specific card or coupons to avail. Interested buyers can purchase at the retailers mentioned above and grab the discounted price right away during the offer period.

It is the right time for those holding on to their PS purchase to grab one or PS4 users to upgrade. Considering PS4 consoles are now discontinued, and PS4 discs are also compatible with PS5, this is the opportune moment.

Besides, the latest games like Hogwarts Legacy and God of War Ragnarok are best played on PS5. Several exciting new launches are also lined up, like The Crew Motorfest, Marvel’s Spider Man 2, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and more.

2) Sony PlayStation 5 to get Rs 7,500 discount.Details?

Ans) The Sony PlayStation 5 starts at Rs 49,990 for the Digital Edition and Rs 54,990 for the Standard Edition that comes with a disc slot.

Now, in the sale, the Standard Edition will be available for Rs 7,500 discount.
This will take the price down to Rs 47,490.

It is worth noting that this offer will be directly by the brand. That said, the console will be available at that price from authorized stores such as ShopAtSC, Reliance, Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, and Vijay Sales. The offer period will be between July 25 and August 7.
Sony hasn’t offered this deal for the Digital Edition and it is unclear if it will do that anytime soon.

But if you were thinking about buying the Standard a.k.a Disc Edition for a while, this will be your chance.

The aforementioned discounted pricing is lower than the launch price. For the unversed, the console was launched in 2020 for Rs 49,990 (Standard Edition). However, it received a price hike of Rs 5,000 in November 2022.

Having said that, the Rs 47,490 pricing is a steal deal for the PS5 console. Although, Flipkart did offer the console for as low as Rs 45,115 in sales, but that was with bank offers. Here, apparently, there isn’t any bank offer included.

Sony PlayStation 5 is powered by AMD’s custom Zen 2 CPU paired with RDNA 2 GPU. The console has 16GB of GDDR6 RAM and 825GB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage. The console has the capability of running games at 4K resolution.

In other news about PlayStation 5, Sony recently announced the Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition Bundle. The bundle includes the PS5 console, DualSense wireless controller and voucher for a digital copy of the game. Interestingly, Sony has also launched Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition covers for PS5. So those who already own the console can jump on Spider-Man 2’s hype train.

For the unversed, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 game is launching on October 20 for the PlayStation 5. The game’s pre-orders began sometime back. The sequel to Marvel’s Spider-Man will have both Miles Morales and Peter Parker (this time in the Venom suit).

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Realme C51 Key Specifications, Renders & Design leaked ahead of official announcement : To feature 50MP Dual-Camera Setup, 6.7-inch 90Hz Display , 33W Fast Charging & 5000 mAh battery at affordable price

Team My Mobile

July 22, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

1. Realme C51 will be a new budget smartphone in India.
2. The phone is said to feature a dual-camera setup.
3. It will feature a 5000mAh battery.
4. The upcoming Realme C51 is tipped to come with up to 8GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
5. The renders indicate that the Realme C51 will feature a waterdrop notch.
6. The Realme C51 recently appeared on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification website.

Chinese smartphone maker Realme is planning to unveil the Realme C51 soon, but there is no official announcement yet. However, tipster Paras Guglani has come up with some details about the upcoming smartphone, including its key specifications and renders.

After introducing the C-series smartphones, Realme is now going to expand the lineup with the launch of one more device under the series.

For the past month, a Realme device with model number RMX380 has been spotted on various certification websites like- BIS, NBTC, TUV, TDRA, TKDN, EEC, FCC, and SIRM. From the SIRIM certification website, the moniker name of this upcoming device- Realme C51 was confirmed.

The certification websites revealed that Realme C51 will be a 4G smartphone, also due to the appearance on different platforms it was expected that Realme C51 4G will make its debut soon.

Tipster @passionategeekz has now revealed that the upcoming smartphone will be launching soon in India. Not only this he also revealed the key specifications of the upcoming device.

Realme might launch a new C-series phone soon. The company is said to launch the C51 as its new budget smartphone in India. Realme is yet to confirm any details about the phone.

However, it looks like the Realme C51 launch for the Indian market is imminent. A new leak claims that the phone is on its way to India.

Design details and some key specifications of the upcoming Realme smartphone have also leaked. Going by the naming scheme, it is likely that the Realme C51 price in India will be under Rs 10,000.

Let’s take a look at the Realme C51 specifications, features, design and other details ahead of its rumoured India launch.

Realme C51: Leaked Specifications and Design

The Realme C51 is going to launch as a budget smartphones in global markets, including India, later this year.

The smartphone’s design, leaked by Guglani, reveals the a flat frame with rounded corners. The device will come in two colors – Cyan Blue and Black.

Both variants can be seen to sport a dual-tone finish on the back, with a glossy top half and a matte bottom half. On the edges are the power and volume keys, along with the SIM trays.

The Realme C51 display has a waterdrop notch, with thin side bezels.

One of the images shows a mini capsule feature, much like Apple’s Dynamic Island, which was copied by Realme almost immediately featuring in a few of its smartphones.

As for the specs, the Realme C51 will launch with 8GB RAM and 64GB storage, along with the option to expand the storage through a microSD card slot.

The smartphone is expected to come with 33W fast charging that will top up a 5000mAh battery. It is expected to run on Realme UI 4.0 based on Android 13.

Realme C51: Expected Specifications

The smartphone is tipped to sport a 6.7-inch LCD display that offers a 90 Hz refresh rate.

It could be powered by a Unisoc T612 processor while the device is said to arrive in 4G+64GB storage configuration whereas with SD support the storage can be expanded up to 2TB.

It might be backed by a 5000mAh battery that supports 33W charging. The phone could run on Realme UI based on Android 13 OS.

Realme C51 4G is expected to pack up a triple rear camera setup that includes 50MP main camera and 8MP/5MP secondary camera.

The upcoming device could feature a side fingerprint sensor and a 3.5mm jack. It is tipped to arrive in two color variants- Mint green and Carbon Black.

The company has not yet revealed any specific launch timeline yet, but it is expected that the Realme C51 might soon launch in India as it recently appeared on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification website.

The upcoming smartphone has also been spotted on NBTC, EEC, among other certifications.

REALME C51 KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Key Specs

RAM	3 GB
Processor	MediaTek Helio P35
Rear Camera	13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP
Front Camera	8 MP
Battery	6000 mAh
Display	6.5 inches (16.51 cm)

General

Launch Date	June 28, 2023 (Unofficial)
Operating System	Android v12
Custom UI	Realme UI

Performance

Chipset	MediaTek Helio P35
CPU	Octa core (2.3 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53)
Architecture	64 bit
Fabrication	12 nm
Graphics	PowerVR GE8320
RAM	3 GB

Display

Display Type	IPS LCD
Screen Size	6.5 inches (16.51 cm)
Resolution	720 x 1600 pixels
Aspect Ratio	20:9
Pixel Density	270 ppi
Bezel-less display	Yes with waterdrop notch
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch

Camera

MAIN CAMERA
Camera Setup	Triple
Resolution	13 MP, Primary Camera 2 MP, Macro Camera 2 MP, Depth Camera
Autofocus	Yes
Flash	Yes, LED Flash
Image Resolution	4128 x 3096 Pixels
Settings	Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes	Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features	Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus
FRONT CAMERA
Camera Setup	Single
Resolution	8 MP, Primary Camera

Battery

Capacity	6000 mAh
Type	Li-Polymer
Removable	No
USB Type-C	Yes

Storage

Internal Memory	32 GB
Expandable Memory	Yes, Up to 256 GB

Network & Connectivity

SIM Slot(s)	Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size	SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support	5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTE	Yes
SIM 1	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
SIM 2	4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
Wi-Fi	Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
Wi-Fi Features	Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.0
GPS	Yes with A-GPS
USB Connectivity	Mass storage device, USB charging

Multimedia

Loudspeaker	Yes
Audio Jack	3.5 mm

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Position	Rear
Other Sensors	Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer

Faqs

1) What are Realme C51 expected key specifications?

Ans) * According to the tipster, the Realme C51 will come with up to 8GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
* The upcoming smartphone will likely house a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging technology.

2) What are Realme C51 leaked renders?

Ans) • As per the leaked renders, the Realme C51 will likely be offered in two colour options – Light Blue and Black, with both variants showcasing a dual-tone finish.
* The glossy section will hold the dual-camera setup and an LED flash, while the remaining part will have a matte texture.
* The renders further reveal that the C51 will have flat edges, with the left side housing the SIM slot and the right side containing the volume rocker and power button. On the top bezel, there will be an earpiece.
* The renders also indicate that the Realme C51 will feature a waterdrop notch.
* The upcoming smartphone will also include the Mini Capsule feature on both sides of the notch, which is similar to the Dynamic Island feature seen on the recent iPhones.
* This Mini Capsule will provide users with helpful information, such as data usage, step count, charging status, and notifications.

3) Realme C51 India Launch: What You Need to Know?

Ans) After launching the C53 with a 108MP camera, Realme is rumoured to soon launch the C51 as its new budget smartphone under Rs 10,000 in India. The C51 will launch in India in two colour options — Mint Green and Carbon Black.

Tipster Paras Guglani, who revealed the India launch details and the colour options of the phone, also uploaded the design images of the phone.

The C51 4G has a flat frame design. The phone sports a dual-tone rear panel. The top portion of the rear panel has a glossy finish around the camera rings, whereas the rest is all matte.

On the front, the phone has a waterdrop notch at the top of the display. The bezels around the display are fairly thin but the chin is quite thick in comparison. On the right side are the power and volume keys.

Guglani also revealed the specifications of the C51 4G. The budget smartphone will sport a tall 6.7-inch IPS LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate support. While Guglani did not mention the screen resolution, we can expect the C51 4G to feature an HD+ display.

Under the hood, the phone will feature a Unisoc T612 SoC. The chipset has featured in many budget smartphones under Rs 10,000 in India. Realme will launch the upcoming C-series phone with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It is also said to offer 4GB of virtual RAM support. In addition to this, there will be support for storage expansion up to 2TB via a microSD card slot.

The device will feature a dual-camera setup on the back. According to Guglani, the C51 4G has a 50MP primary camera. It will also feature an 8MP secondary camera, which could have an ultra-wide lens. For selfies, there will be a 5MP front camera sensor.

The device will pack a beefy 5000mAh battery. It is said to offer 33W fast charging support as well. In terms of software, the C51 4G will run Android 13 out of the box and have a layer of Realme UI T edition on top. Also, the phone will feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and also a 3.5mm headphone jack.

As mentioned above, there is no official word from the company. We can expect the C51 4G to launch in India in August if not sooner.

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Apple Threatens to Shut iMessage & FaceTime for the Brits in UK Market: Everything You Need to know About Online Safety Bill

Team My Mobile

July 21, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

* The UK government is planning on introducing the ‘Online Safety Bill’, which will scan the content of messages for CSAM (child sexual abuse material) and other illegal content.
* The ‘Online Safety Bill’ wants to bring the ability to scan end-to-end encryption messages for child abuse and other content.
* In this context, Apple is likely to withdraw iMessage and FaceTime in the UK if the bill passes.
* Similar to WhatsApp and Signal, Apple now has opposed the Online Safety Bill.
* Apple says the proposal will constitute a serious and direct threat to data security and information privacy that will also affect people outside the UK.

The UK government is planning on introducing the ‘Online Safety Bill’, which will create regulations for messaging services and this includes Apple’s iMessage.

This will scan the content of messages for CSAM (child sexual abuse material) and other illegal content.
This bill also wants the ability to scan end-to-end encryption messages for child abuse and other content. In this context, Apple is likely to withdraw iMessage and FaceTime in the UK if the bill passes (via).

The UK government is currently planning to introduce the Online Safety Bill which will create regulations for messaging services, including Apple’s iMessage to scan the content of messages for CSAM (child sexual abuse material) and other illegal content.

The Online Safety Bill also wants the ability to scan end-to-end encryption messages for child abuse and other illegal content.

Previously, companies such as WhatsApp and Signal have opposed this upcoming proposal and had implied that they would withdraw their services. Now, Apple is the latest company which is likely to take a similar stand if the said bill passes.

Apple says that such laws would affect users’ security features, which will lead to the closure of Apple’s iMessage and FaceTime services in the UK.

Besides Apple, giants like WhatsApp and Signal have opposed this proposal and implied that they might withdraw the services.

Apple said that it would not make changes to its features/services just for one country.
The new ‘Online Security Bill’ will be a serious and direct threat to data security and information privacy which would affect people outside the UK.

Apple has requested the government to amend the bill to protect strong end-to-end encryption to benefit everyone.

The UK government, on the other hand, said that end-to-end encryption prevents authorises and the firm themselves from identifying any child abuse case.

The govt earlier mentioned that tech companies have a moral duty to ensure that they are not blinding themselves and law enforcement from child abuse on their platform.

The Online Safety Bill is currently under an eight-week consultation period. Apple and other companies are hoping that the government will revise the bill owing to criticism.

The reason for opposing is a clause in the bill that would allow communication regulators to require tech giants to install technology to scan for child abuse material in encrypted messaging apps and other services.

The head of WhatsApp, Will Cathcart back in March said that the company would be blocked in the UK rather than to weaken privacy.

Apple says it would remove iMessage and FaceTime in the UK rather than break end-to-end encryption

Facing possible legislation that would require messaging services to offer backdoors in end-to-end encryption, Apple is saying it would rather remove apps like iMessage and FaceTime entirely from the UK market (via BBC News).

The new Online Safety Bill is currently under review. Apple, WhatsApp, Signal, and other services have voiced their opposition to the proposal.

The UK government wants the ability to scan end-to-end encrypted messages, for child-abuse material and other illegal content. They argue the existing law accommodates this but is technically outdated by the security provisions of modern technology.

Apple has submitted a nine-page opposition to the planned bill. It strongly objects to requirements such as backdoors for end-to-end encryption, reporting changes to product security features before they are released and being forced to disable security features before an appeals process can take place.

The company said it would not make changes for one country that would weaken security for all of its users, threatening instead to disable iMessage and FaceTime for UK customers.
The proposed law is currently undergoing an eight-week consultation period.

Obviously, Apple and others hope the government will revise the bill in response to the criticism.
Apple previously withdrew plans for its own CSAM-scanning feature for iCloud Photos, following pushback from customers and human rights groups.

Apple’s solution was more privacy-preserving than what is now proposed by the UK government.

Faqs

1) Apple Said That It Will Withdraw iMessage And FaceTime If Online Safety Bill Passes.Details?

Ans) The Cupertino-based tech giant says that such laws would affect users’ security features which will ultimately lead to the closure of Apple’s iMessage and FaceTime services in the UK. Furthermore, Apple also has said that it would not make changes for one country which would affect the security features.

Additionally, the company says that it would require it to send software updates that could not be made secretly. The said proposal would constitute a serious and direct threat to data security and information privacy which would also affect people outside the UK. The company also has urged the government to amend the bill to protect strong end-to-end encryption for the benefit of all.

The UK government police on the other hand have said that the end-to-end encryption prevents authorises and the firm themselves from identifying child abuse material. The government had previously stated that tech companies have a moral duty to ensure that they are not blinding themselves and law enforcement to the unprecedented level of child abuse on their platform.

The Online Safety Bill is currently undergoing an eight-week consultation period. The companies such as Apple and others hope that the government will revise the bill considering the criticism. WhatsApp and Signal have also opposed a clause in the upcoming bill that would allow the communications regulator to require companies to install technology to scan for child abuse material in encrypted messaging apps and other services.

However, WhatsApp and Signal had already stated that they would not comply with it. Similar to Apple, Signal also has threatened to walk from the UK if the proposed bill passes. The head of WhatsApp, Will Cathcart also said in March that the company would rather be blocked in the UK than to weaken the privacy of the encrypted messages.

2) Do Roughly 20 million Britons use an iPhone?

Ans) Apple threatened to remove popular iOS features—including iMessage and Facetime—from British iPhone users after the UK government proposed sweeping new surveillance powers over mobile messaging services.

The UK government, helmed by Conservative Party Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, is looking to update the 2016 Investigatory Powers Act (IPA). The updates would give the Home Office to power to unilaterally review and disable privacy features in personal messaging apps to assist with national security and law enforcement.

Right now, the government needs to clear any decision to disable security features in messaging services with an independent oversight committee, giving tech companies the ability to appeal the decision.

Apple was not immediately available for comment. In a filing with the Home Office during an eight-week consolatory period, Apple sharply criticized the proposed law, saying that it had no intention of allowing the decisions of one country to weaken security features for all iOS users.

“[The proposals] make the Home Office the de facto global arbiter of what level of data security and encryption are permissible,” Apple wrote in its filing, according to a Guardian report. “Together, these provisions could be used to force a company like Apple… to publicly withdraw critical security features from the UK market, depriving UK users of these protections.”

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Twitter Users Able to Look for Jobs on the Platform: Expected to be Called Twitter Hiring

Team My Mobile

July 21, 2023

Highlights

1) The listings will be placed under the profile bio of the company’s Twitter account.
2) Company accounts can choose up to 5 postings as ‘Featured jobs’ that will appear as highlights directly on the profile page.
3) Twitter has also created a new @TwitterHiring account but hasn’t tweeted from it yet.
4) Twitter Hiring will let companies show Featured Jobs on their profiles.
5) Twitter Hiring will likely be limited to verified organizations.
6) The job listing feature is yet to be announced officially but a dedicated Twitter account has already been created.

Twitters new feature may take on LinkedIn and other job-seeking portals. The Elon Musk-owned company is reportedly developing a new way to add work-related listings on the social media platform.

Users searching for a job and companies looking to hire new people will be able to use the micro-blogging service for their respective needs. The company hasn’t officially shared any details about the feature which is currently under testing.

Elon Musk’s Twitter is likely to compete with LinkedIn now. It might soon allow companies and organisations to post job listings on the micro-blogging site.

The social media platform has already started rolling out this feature for some verified organisation accounts, reported TechCrunch. The listings will be placed under the profile bio of the company’s Twitter account. This will help Twitter take on LinkedIn, which has an established professional network in the market.

Twitter Hiring

An app researcher Nima Owji tweeted about the rumoured feature called ‘Twitter Hiring’. He suggests that Twitter will allow verified organisations to import all of their open jobs to the platform by connecting to a supported ATS or XML feed. This will allow them to add listings quickly.

As per the screenshot shared, these company accounts can choose up to 5 postings as ‘Featured jobs’ that will appear as highlights directly on the profile page.
When an applicant tap on these job posting, they are taken to the company site where they can see the details of the position and submit their applications.

Interestingly, Twitter has also created a new @TwitterHiring account but hasn’t tweeted from it yet.

This seems like a move towards Twitter becoming X – the everything app – that Elon Musk and the current Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino talked about earlier.
Notably, the company has not yet announced the feature officially. It is unclear if this feature will make its way to all verified organisations or not.

Back in May, Musk had hinted about allowing job postings on the platform. Musk had tweeted “Interesting Idea. Maybe jobs too” when a user suggested that Twitter should implement dating features.

A company, WorkWeek, has already started using the feature. The company CEO Adam Ryan tweeted the screenshot of the listings, taking a dig at Mark Zuckerberg’s Twitter-rival called Threads. He wrote, “While there is a ton of hype around Zuck copying and pasting another app, Elon’s Twitter is shipping products that make a ton of sense. We just got access to posting jobs on our company page. Considering we’ve hired 20+ people from Twitter, this is a no-brainer.”

What is Twitter Hiring and How it may work

An app researcher, named Nima Owji has shared an unreleased feature (spotted by The Verge) on Twitter.

This feature is called Twitter Hiring and isn’t exclusively meant for the company. It means that Twitter users will be able to find jobs from various organisations.

Owji has shared a screenshot of the feature that notes that only verified organisations on the platform will be able to share available job postings. To “import” job listings to Twitter, companies have to connect a supported ATS or XML feed.

Owji says that the jobs will be transferred “in minutes.”

Companies will also be able to feature jobs on their profiles to attract talented candidates for the available job positions. Moreover, accounts will be able to choose up to five job postings to highlight directly on their profile page.

Twitter’s Plans to take on the Tech Majors

Twitter has been trying out a lot of things.

These changes align with Elon Musk’s vision to turn the platform into X– the everything app. The company is also going after the major tech players like Google and Apple.

Earlier, the company took on YouTube and TikTok by sharing revenue and adding more video features. Twitter may also go after news aggregators like Apple News and Google News with its Articles (previously Notes) feature.

Now, the company wants to take on Microsoft-owned LinkedIn with its job listings.

Faqs

1) Twitter Hiring for Verified Organizations Coming Soon.Details?

Ans) As tweeted by app researcher Nima Owji (@nima_owji) and first reported by TechCrunch, Twitter seems to be closer to releasing a new feature called Twitter Hiring. The new feature is said to work exactly the way its name suggests. It is meant to help companies find new talent and users find new jobs.

Owji’s tweet features a screenshot that details some important details. The first thing to note is that Twitter Hiring is a free feature for Verified Organizations. These are the companies that have a Golden verified badge on the app. The feature will let these companies post jobs, feature jobs on their profiles, and attract top talent to open positions.

A verified organization will simply need to connect a supported Application Tracking System (ATS) or XML feed to the profile. Twitter will then be able to show the latest job listings easily. A company can show up to five Featured Jobs on the profile which will be visible to anyone who visits their profile.

The report says when users will tap on a job listing, they will be taken to the company’s website for further processes like checking job details and submitting an application. It seems like the Twitter profile will only show the job title and whether it is a remote or on-site opportunity.

For some unknown reason, Workweek’s job listings on Twitter are not visible at the time of writing this. It could just be a test from the company as it looks to try the feature ahead of the release or a pre-mature rollout. Nevertheless, Twitter has created a dedicated Twitter Hiring account which is still live.

The Twitter Hiring account is currently missing a bio and it is yet to send a tweet as well. It seems like we will see some activity from the account once the feature gets announced officially.

A lot of significant things have been happening at Twitter in recent times. It recently started sharing ad revenue with verified users on the platform. An eligible user also needs to have at least 5 million impressions on his posts in each of the last three months.

2) Google employee brags about working 2 hours a day, earning Rs 4.1 crore salary; Elon Musk reacts.Details?

Ans) A viral post on Twitter claimed that a Google employee bragged about working only two hours a day while earning a jaw-dropping salary of $500,000 (Rs 4.1 crore). The revelation caught the attention of none other than Elon Musk, who reacted with a simple “wow.”

The post was made by a Twitter user with the handle @nearcyan, who recounted a dinner conversation with two Google employees. The conversation led to the employees engaging in a friendly competition, boasting about who worked the fewest hours. Astonishingly, one of them claimed to be earning an impressive $500,000 while working only two hours per day.

Elon Musk, known for his involvement in numerous ventures, including Tesla and SpaceX, was seemingly impressed by the revelation, expressing his surprise with a single word, “wow.”

The author of the tweet later shared that even though the victor of the challenge earned such a hefty sum, they really don’t win because they live in San Francisco, California. Popularly known as ‘Bay Area’, the locality is famous for extremely high housing price. @Nearcyan went on to confirm that the victor is not living the life at all.

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Galaxy S24 To Feature ‘Some’ AI Technology, Tipster Claims There Is No Relation With Samsung Bixby

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July 21, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

* Samsung is rumoured to be developing AI technology for the Galaxy S24 series.
* The Galaxy S24 lineup is expected to feature a 144Hz display and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC.
* Samsung also has partnered with Naver Corporation to develop AI chips and other tools.

Samsung has barred its employees from using chatbots like ChatGPT, but it could also be in the midst of developing its own AI technology, according to one tipster, who states that it will be made for next year’s Galaxy S24 lineup.

Samsung could be developing a dedicated chatbot for the Galaxy S24 series to rival OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

The rumor was posted by Ice Universe on Twitter, who ‘confirmed’ that Samsung is developing ‘some’ AI technology for the Galaxy S24 family, though he did not go into much detail on how it would work.

Thankfully, he does mention in the thread that this technology would have no relation to Bixby, and after that, he writes, ‘forget Bixby.’

While Ice Universe’s tweets do not shed sufficient information regarding Samsung’s plans, it is possible the Korean giant could finally be putting an end to its voice assistant and introducing something far superior.

The Galaxy S24 series may get its own chatbot to rival OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Only yesterday, it was reported that Apple’s engineers were working on a similar chatbot and dubbed it ‘Apple GPT,’ so it is not surprising to hear that Samsung is also working on a similar technology.

Unfortunately, the tipster’s tweet leaves more questions than answers, such as if Samsung is phasing out Bixby in favor of a smarter chatbot or will the arrival of the chatbot significantly improve Bixby.

Samsung is expected to introduce the successor to the Galaxy S23 series in the form of the Galaxy S24 lineup next year. The key specifications of the Galaxy S24 series were leaked a couple of weeks back.
The leak indicated that the S24 lineup will boast a 144Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, and a 200MP camera.

Another leak also revealed that the S24 series will even come with Exynos 2400 SoC. Now, in a recent development, some more information about the S24 lineup is disclosed courtesy of tipster Ice Universe.

According to the information shared by tipster Ice Universe on Twitter, Samsung is developing some AI technology for the Galaxy S24 series.

Furthermore, the tipster also mentioned in the Twitter thread that the AI technology has nothing to do with Bixby. Currently, other details are not known as to how Samsung plans to integrate AI technology for the S24 series.

The past report indicates that Samsung has informed its employees in an internal memo to stop using generative AI tools like Bard and ChatGPT, citing reasons for security risk.

Meanwhile, it was also reported earlier that Samsung has joined hands with Naver Corporation to develop AI chips and tools.

The report published by a Korean publisher revealed that under the AI partnership, Samsung will provide data to Naver related to semiconductors in order to create generative AI which will then be further enhanced by Samsung.

It is reported that through this collaboration Samsung will secure an in-house AI tool that can improve the company’s productivity and prevent the potential leak of sensitive business secrets that could occur using platforms developed by other companies.

Once the AI tool is developed it will be available in Korean and will be used by Samsung’s Device Solution (DS) division.
Samsung and Naver are expected to launch the said AI tool in October. However, Samsung and Naver are yet to announce the development of the AI tool.

In a piece of related news, it was also reported earlier by Android Authority that Samsung is planning to integrate ChatGPT within the browser in some form. The integration of ChatGPT in the Samsung browser could be an experimental lab feature notes Android Authority.
Currently, no more information is available as to how ChatGPT integration in the Samsung browser will help users.

We also do not know what sort of advantages the Galaxy S24 models will have when users get this AI technology up and running or how the company will integrate it into its own applications.

We did talk about how Qualcomm is partnering with Meta to bring on-device AI to flagship smartphones next year, and given that the Galaxy S24 will ship with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, there might be some kind of integration with the chipset.

Just like us, Ice Universe’s Twitter followers have similar questions, which the tipster has failed to answer. However, with the Galaxy S24 lineup launching early year, we will learn more about Samsung’s rumored AI technology.

Samsung Galaxy S24: Design and Specs

Although we haven’t heard much about the Galaxy S24’s design, it seems unlikely that it will radically change from what the company offered for the past few years.
2023 has seen Samsung align its design language across phones, including low-end models like the Galaxy A14. It’s difficult to imagine a revolutionary new design on deck for 2024, but anything’s possible.

There is a rumor that Samsung could scrap the Galaxy S24+ from its lineup, leaving only the smaller, entry-level Galaxy S24 and the productivity-focused Galaxy S24 Ultra.

The company has launched a trio of smartphones every year since the Galaxy S10, with the Plus model dating back to the Galaxy S8 — and even earlier, if you count the Galaxy S6 Edge as a prototype. It makes some sense.

The Galaxy S23+ and S23 Ultra are fairly similar, and ditching the cheaper of the two could drive some consumers to spend more on their next smartphone.

It’s early days for these rumors, though, and we’ll have to hold on for a while longer before we know Samsung’s plans for next year’s lineup.

As for the specs, it’s a little easier to assume. The as-yet-unannounced Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC will likely power the Galaxy S24 in the U.S. and internationally.

The two companies teamed up to craft a custom variant of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for the Galaxy S23 last year, and it’s hard to imagine that partnership coming to an end.

Meanwhile, expect between 8GB and 12GB of RAM in these phones, as well as various storage levels depending on your budget. Basically, it’s another modern smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy S24: Software

Although we have yet to see One UI 6 — based on Android 14 — in action, we know it’s coming. It’ll likely arrive on the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 before making its way to the entire Galaxy S23 lineup.

The Galaxy S24, meanwhile, will launch with One UI 6, or even One UI 6.1, with a handful of new features building on top of Android 14. We’ll have to wait for One UI 6 to launch in beta before we know what to expect.

Samsung Galaxy S24: Cameras

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — Samsung Galaxy S24 Camera

The Galaxy S23 Ultra packed a whopping 200MP primary camera, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see things get even more extreme this year.

With the move to 1-inch sensors becoming commonplace throughout Europe and China, don’t be surprised if Samsung steps up to compete, thereby bringing larger sensors to the U.S. in the process.

Meanwhile, let’s talk about the rest of the camera lineup. Samsung usually relies on its ISOCELL sensors for primary lenses. The Galaxy S23 Ultra, for example, used the ISOCELL HP2 for its main 200MP shooter.

To that end, we expect the company will stick with its in-house sensors, and this time, it might extend beyond the main lens.

Earlier this year, the company filed a trademark for ISOCELL Zoom and ISOCELL Zoom Pro in South Korea and the U.K., suggesting the brand could replace the Sony IMX sensors it uses for its zoom lenses in upcoming phones.

A trademark is far from a confirmation that Samsung’s next phones will sport fresh sensors, but it’s a big clue into the future of the Galaxy S-series.

Samsung Galaxy S24: Price and Release Date

Earlier this year, Samsung kept its pricing and release dates fairly constant compared to 2022.
The Galaxy S23 series featured the same February launch window and staggered prices ($800 for the S23, $1,000 for the S23+, and $1,200 for the S23 Ultra) as the S22 before it.

Whether the Galaxy S24 will follow suit is unclear, but it’s our best guess.
However, inflation remains a factor in the phone industry, and a small price bump to any of the company’s models is easy to imagine. With the S24+ potentially missing from the lineup, a higher price for the base S24 is possible.

The release window seems unlikely to move from its usual late January or early February launch period.