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Highlights From Apple’s March 8 Event: Announcements From The ‘Peek Performance’ Event.

Apple‘s first product event of the year has come to a close. The Cupertino behemoth unveiled the iPhone SE 3, iPad Air 5 with M1 chipset, and Mac Studio desktop computer at Peek Performance. Along with these, Apple teased a new Mac Pro but didn’t reveal any details about it. The device will be unveiled at a later date by the company.
The iPhone SE 3 succeeds the iPhone SE 2, which was released in 2020, while the iPad Air 5 succeeds the iPad Air 4, which was released in the same year. Although the iPhone SE 3 and iPad Air 5 have the same design as their predecessors, the devices have been upgraded with powerful interiors. Check out everything Apple announced at Peek Performance.

Apple announced the iPhone SE 3 at its Spring event, which was dubbed “Peek Performance” after a series of leaks and rumours. The Apple A15 Bionic chipset, which also powers the iPhone 13 series, is used in the iPhone SE 3. It supports 5G networks.

The iPhone SE 3 follows the design of its predecessor, the iPhone SE 2020, with rounded edges. Touch ID is built into the phone, which has a 4.7-inch display. The phone is water and dust resistant, with IP67 certification, for added security. The phone has only one camera on the back, which is a 12-megapixel sensor.

In international markets, the iPhone SE 3 costs $429. The phone is available in India for Rs 43,900. From March 11 onwards, pre-orders will be available. Midnight, starlight, (PRODUCT)RED and green will be among the four colours available for the iPhone SE 3. From March 18, the smartphone will be available for purchase in India and other countries.

The new iPad Air 5 features the most powerful M1 chipset, which also powers the new MacBooks and iPad Pro. The iPad Air 5 was previously rumoured to have an A15 Bionic chipset. The iPad Air 5 does, however, have the same design as the iPad Air 4.

The 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display on the iPad Air 5 has 3.8 million pixels, 500 nits of brightness, and a P3 wide colour gamut. Like the iPad Air 4, it has squared edges. The new iPad also includes a Touch ID fingerprint sensor that also serves as a power button. The iPad also has eSIM, stereo speakers, and Wi-Fi 6 capabilities.

The iPad Air 5 also has a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera on the back and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera on the front, both of which are designed to improve video calls.

The WiFi variant of the new iPad Air 5 is priced at Rs 54,900 in India, while the WiFi+ Cellular model is priced at Rs 68,900. The iPad Air 5 will be available in a variety of colours, including space grey, starlight, pink, purple, and blue.

At its Spring Event, Apple also unveiled the Mac Studio, an entirely new Mac. It is expected to be more powerful than Apple’s Mac mini, which was released in 2020. The M1 Ultra chip, which is more powerful than the M1 chipset, powers the Mac Studio.

The Mac Studio will be available in two versions, one with the M1 Max and the other with the M1 Ultra, according to Apple. In India, the M1 Max starts at Rs 189,900, while the Studio with the M1 Ultra is priced at Rs 3,89,900.

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190GB Of Data Allegedly Stolen From Samsung Leaked By Nvidia Hackers.

LAPSUS$, the hackers group responsible for the recent Nvidia data breach, claims to have hacked Samsung and stolen nearly 200GB of sensitive data.

The 190GB trove of exposed files includes source code for Samsung’s activation servers, bootloaders and biometric unlock algorithms for all recently released Samsung devices, and trusted applets for Samsung’s TrustZone environment. The leaked data is also thought to include Qualcomm’s confidential source code.

Members of the LAPSUS$ hackers group have claimed responsibility for the data breach, posting details of the data obtained in a Telegram channel and encouraging other members to “enjoy” the contents made available for Torrent download.

According to the message, the hackers also got “a variety of other data,” but the elements listed could put Samsung device users in immediate danger of being hacked or impersonated by cybercriminals.

Because the trusted applets (TA) source codes obtained by LAPSUS$ are installed in Samsung’s Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) known as TrustZone, the hackers – and anyone who has downloaded the Torrent files – may be able to bypass Samsung’s hardware cryptography, binary encryption, and access control.

The total size of the leaked data is around 190GB, which LAPSUS$ divided into three compressed files, and the torrent has already been downloaded and shared by over 400 peers.

According to a Samsung spokesperson, the company “immediately after discovering the incident” took steps to strengthen its security system.

“According to our preliminary findings, the breach involves some source code related to Galaxy device operation, but no personal information about our customers or employees. At this time, we do not expect any impact on our business or customers. We’ve put safeguards in place to prevent future incidents, and we’ll continue to serve our customers as usual “, they had informed.
Source: www.itpro.co.uk

Qualcomm has yet to respond, and it’s unclear whether the hacking group had any demands for Samsung before leaking the private information.

Researchers discovered “severe” security flaws in a long line of Samsung flagship smartphones just weeks ago, which if exploited could allow attackers to steal cryptographic keys.

It also comes just five days after Nvidia confirmed that on February 26th, the LAPSUS$ hacking group successfully breached its systems and distributed 1TB of confidential company data, including security credentials for 71,000 former and current Nvidia employees.

The data was obtained through a double extortion scheme that entailed compromising a victim and stealing data before encrypting their machine, as well as threatening to leak the stolen data if the ransom is not paid. In the last year, the number of double extortion cases has increased, with one in every seven cases resulting in the loss of sensitive information.

It is worth noting that LAPSUS$’ attacks coincide with a spike in cyber warfare due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, yet the hacking group maintains that its actions are not politically motivated.

According to Matt Aldridge, principal solutions analyst at Carbonite and Webroot, “these gangs continue to be more inventive with the types of data and businesses they target,” similar to “most modern cyber attacks.”

“Given the high-profile nature of the victim, the hackers may have posted a message releasing Samsung’s data along with a snapshot of its source code in order to gain additional leverage in the event of a ransom demand. However, because the data breach has already occurred and the data has been exfiltrated, no ransom payment can ensure that all copies of the data are securely destroyed “, he said.

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Motorola Edge 30 Pro Now On Sale In India: Check Price And Specifications

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The Motorola Edge 30 Pro, the company’s flagship phone, is set to go on sale in India for the first time today. The Motorola Edge 30Pro is being marketed as the most affordable flagship device with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. The Motorola Edge 30 will compete against the Samsung Galaxy S22, which is significantly more expensive than the Edge 30 Pro but features the same processor.

Overview

In addition to a powerful chipset, the Motorola Edge 30Pro features an OLED display with a high refresh rate of 144Hz, 68W turbo-power charging, 13 5G Bands, near-stock Android 12, and Dolby Atmos with stereo speakers.
Motorola claims to have used artificial intelligence in everything from photography to gaming and connectivity. The Lenovo-owned company also claimed that the Motorola Edge 30 Pro will load apps 4X faster than previous smartphones during the launch event. In comparison to previous generation Moto phones, it is also 30% faster. The Motorola Edge 30 Pro also includes Motorola’s near-stock Android 12 experience, as well as ThinkShield for mobile security. It also includes an updated version of the Ready For function. Let’s take a look at the Edge 30 Pro’s price and specifications.

Specifications

A 6.7-inch Max Vision OLED display with a high refresh rate of 144Hz and HDR10+ is featured on the Motorola Edge 30 Pro. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor is paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage in the smartphone. Snapdragon Sound is also included with the Edge 30 Pro, which provides incredibly immersive detail in your favourite games, movies, music, and moreover Bluetooth.

The Edge 30 Pro is equipped with the fastest Artificial Intelligence (AI) engine ever seen on a mobile platform, according to Motorola. Faster AI ensures up to 4x faster performance in your favourite apps, bringing AI to photography, gaming, and connectivity.

On the back, the Edge 30 Pro has a triple camera setup with two 50-megapixel sensors and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The camera can also record video in 8K resolution.

The Edge 30 Pro comes with a 4800 mAh battery that supports 68W fast charging. The battery is said to charge over 50% in just 15 minutes, according to the company. With the 5-watt power-sharing feature, you can even share the battery with your friends. The smartphone comes pre-installed with Android 12. Motorola has promised Android 13 and 14 upgrades as well as three years of security updates.

Price And Launch Offers

The 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant of the Motorola Edge 30 Pro is priced at Rs. 49,999 in India. The handset is available in two colours: Cosmos Blue and Stardust White. As previously stated, it will be available for purchase via Flipkart and leading retail stores across the country starting today at 12 pm IST.

Customers who pay with SBI credit cards will receive an instant discount of Rs. 5,000. Flipkart is currently offering a 5% cashback on purchases made with a Flipkart Axis Bank credit card. The phone will also be available on no-interest EMIs starting at Rs. 5,556. Jio users will also receive Rs. 10,000 in benefits.

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Oppo Reno 7Z 5G Launched With Dual Orbit Lights, Snapdragon 695 SoC.

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In Thailand, the Oppo Reno 7Z 5G has just been released. The new smartphone joins the Oppo Reno 7 lineup, which already includes the Oppo Reno 7 5G and Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G smartphones. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SoC is paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage in the newly announced smartphone. The Oppo Reno 7Z 5G has a 6.43-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 60Hz and a touch sampling rate of up to 180Hz. It has a 4,500mAh battery that supports SuperVOOC fast charging.

Specifications and Features

The Reno7 Z has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of Full HD+ (2,400 x 1,080 pixels), a pixel density of 409ppi, and a peak brightness of 600nits. It has a standard 60Hz refresh rate panel with a touch sampling rate of 180Hz. The front selfie camera is housed within a punch hole notch on the top left corner of the display.

An octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor manufactured on a 6nm process powers the latest Reno7 series smartphone. The Adreno 619 GPU, X51 5G modem, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, and 128GB UFS2.2 storage are all included in the system-on-chip. ColorOS 12, based on Android 11, comes pre-installed on the phone.
A triple-rear camera setup and an LED flash are included in the Reno 7Z. The smartphone’s primary camera has a 64MP sensor with an F1.7 aperture. A 2MP macro and a 2MP monochrome lens are included. It has a 16MP front camera with an F2.4 aperture for selfies and video calls.

The Reno7 Z has a battery capacity of 4,500mAh and supports 33W SuperVOOC fast charging. It has a 3.5mm audio jack and a Type-C charging port. It has dual-SIM support, 5G, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS, AGPS, Beidou, Glonass, and Galileo, as well as GPS, AGPS, Beidou, Glonass, and Galileo.

Cosmic Black and Rainbow Spectrum are the two colour options for the Reno 7Z. The Rainbow Spectrum variant measures 159.85 73.17 7.55mm, while the Cosmic Black variant measures 159.85 73.17 7.49mm. The smartphone is approximately 173 grammes in weight.

Price and Availability

The price of the Oppo Reno 7Z 5G has yet to be revealed. The price and availability details will be announced on March 3 at 4:30 pm local time, according to a tweet from Oppo Thailand (3 pm IST). Oppo Thailand’s social media channels will be used to make the announcement. The Oppo Reno 7Z 5G will be available in two colour options, according to the official website: Cosmic Black and Rainbow Spectrum.

About Oppo

Oppo is one of the Chinese phone brands that is currently gaining traction in the West, thanks to its wide range of smartphones that are available at a variety of price ranges to appeal to a wide audience of buyers.
Sure, it doesn’t stand a chance against Samsung or Apple, or even Chinese rivals like Xiaomi and Huawei, but its popularity is growing, and we expect the company to do a lot more big things in the coming years. Keep an eye on Oppo and the devices it releases if you like premium-looking smartphones with excellent camera capabilities and screen innovations.

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Apple Halts Sales In Russia Amid Ukraine Invasion.

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In Russia, Apple halts sales of iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other hardware products. The latest move is a retaliation for the country’s invasion of Ukraine, which began late last month. Apple blocked Apple Pay in Russia, pulled Russian apps such as Sputnik and RT News from the App Store outside Russia, and disabled live traffic in Ukraine on Apple Maps as part of its support for Ukraine.

Apple has “paused all product sales in Russia,” according to a statement. We were able to access Apple’s Russian website, but the company’s online store is currently unavailable in the country.

Apple stopped all exports to Russia last week, and some software restrictions were among the few steps it took to support Ukraine and “stand with all of the people who are suffering as a result of the violence,” according to Apple. Other tech companies, including Google, Meta (formerly Facebook), and Netflix, have imposed various restrictions on their products in Russia, in addition to Apple.

According to a company spokesman, in addition to Apple halts the sale of all Apple products in Russia, the company’s popular payment service, Apple Pay, is being restricted in the country.

Because Apple does not have any physical stores in Russia, where iPhones are the third most popular smartphone, the move has an impact on online sales. In Russia, Apple’s phones trail Xiaomi and Samsung in national sales.

It follows similar moves by Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok to combat Russian propaganda, including Apple’s removal of Russian government-backed media accounts from its App Store. Despite the Russian government’s pleas, Netflix says it will not stream state government channels.

Apple Maps users in Ukraine will notice the following alterations: Apple adds that two features, traffic, and live incidents, have been disabled as a safety measure for Ukrainian citizens.
While Apple has not said whether banning sales of iPhones and other physical products in Russia was a strategic decision, Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov published an open letter to the company last week urging it to cut Russia off from its global operations. He demanded that Apple “stop supplying Apple services and products to the Russian Federation” and that the App Store be blocked for Russia.

The disruption in flights and cargos could also be to blame for the halt in Apple’s physical product sales in Russia. Several countries have imposed restrictions on flights and cargo shipments to Russia. Apple relies on imports from other countries because it does not manufacture or assemble iPhones or other products in Russia. Apple’s ability to sell its products in Russia is nearly impossible due to the ban.

Apple stated that it will continue to “evaluate the situation” in Russia and that it is “in communication with relevant governments on the actions we are taking.” The statement did not name the governments, but Apple’s latest move would prevent Russian customers from purchasing new iPhones from Apple’s own stores. Despite the fact that Apple’s actions are broad, they do not completely prevent Russians from accessing the App Store.

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Lenovo Legion Slim 7 Gaming Laptop With AMD Ryzen 7 Processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Graphics: Now Available In India

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On Monday, Lenovo announced the Legion Slim 7 in India (February 28). A year after the device’s global debut, Lenovo has launched a new gaming laptop under its Legion lineup in India. It’s one of the world’s slimmest gaming laptops, according to the company. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 laptop, which weighs just under 2 kilogrammes and features the latest AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics, is dubbed the Legion Slim 7.

Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has been designed to increase the portability of its powerful laptop format, as can be seen from the company’s big claim. The device is only 0.74 inches wide at its widest point and weighs just under 2 kilogrammes. It’s worth noting that the Legion Slim 7 isn’t the world’s slimmest gaming laptop; the Dell Alienware x14, which was released earlier this month, is only 0.57 inches wide and thus beats out the Legion Slim 7.
In any case, the Legion Slim 7 comes with its own set of advantages. It, for example, comes with Windows 11 pre-installed and a WQHD display with a 165 Hz refresh rate. Lenovo has also included Legion’s proprietary technologies, such as Legion AI Engine, Legion Coldfront 3.0, and others. Here’s a closer look at everything the Legion Slim 7 has to offer.

Specifications and Features

Windows 11 Home is installed on the Lenovo Legion Slim 7. (64-bit version). It has a 15.6-inch WQHD (2,560×1,440 pixels) IPS anti-glare display with a 165Hz refresh rate and sRGB colour gamut coverage of 100 per cent. The display also features a DC dimmer and Dolby Vision technology. The laptop is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor, as well as an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card and 6GB of GDDR6 graphics memory. There is also 8GB soldered DDR4 RAM with a frequency of 3,200MHz, as well as 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4 RAM. In total, the laptop can hold up to 24GB of RAM (16GB expandable SO-DIMM alongside the inbuilt 8GB memory).

Lenovo has included a 1TB SSD M.2 storage drive. A full-size keyboard with RGB lighting is included with the laptop. There are also stereo speakers with 2W audio output per speaker, as well as Nahimic Audio. Harman is also behind the speakers.

A 720p webcam with a privacy shutter is included with the Legion Slim 7. The Legion AI Engine comes preinstalled on the machine, which is said to shift power between the CPU and GPU to provide more frames per second. According to the company, this helps deliver top AAA titles at a maximum frame rate.
The Legion Slim 7 includes Lenovo Legion Coldfront 3.0, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to optimise the system for resource-intensive games and allows users to control fan speed and voltage using Q-control 4.0.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 comes with a 71Whr battery that can last nearly eight hours on a single charge. The battery is also equipped with Rapid Charge Pro technology, which helps to improve battery life and speed up charging. The laptop weighs 1.9kg and measures 356x252x15.9mm.

Price and Availability

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is priced at Rs. 1,44,990 in India. Starting February 28, the laptop will be available in a single Shadow Black colour through the official Lenovo website, Lenovo Exclusive retail stores, and all major online and offline stores in the country.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 comes with a three-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass, which includes over 100 high-quality PC games. In January of last year, a previous version of the Legion Slim 7 gaming laptop was released in the United States.

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