iOS VPN vulnerability leaves user network traffic exposed

The folks over at ProtonVPN have discovered a vulnerability in iOS 13.4 (exists since 13.3.1) which will prevent VPN's from encrypting all traffic that is going through the user's iPhone, causing some internet connections to bypass the VPN server and thus possibly exposing the user to data leaks and attacks. ProtonVPN is a popular VPN service and a member in their community first discovered the bug and reported it. ProtonVPN had submitted the bug to Apple, who then acknowledged it. The reason for the bug lies in the way iOS deals with reconnections. Once a VPN tunnel is established, iOS is supposed to reroute and reconnect all existing connection through the tunnel, but it doesn't do so. It leaves behind the old connection as it is and only re-routes new connections through the VPN tunnel. Typically connections only last for a few seconds, but some connections may last for minutes or hours. A good example given by ProtonVPN is push notifications, whose connections to Apple servers won't close automatically. During this time, a user's IP address and other data can be intercepted. Apple has promised a fix in an upcoming software update, but in the meantime, ProtonVPN has suggested a way to increase ...

realme X realme UI Software Update Tracker [Update: C.02 with March Android Security Patch and Screen Light Effects]

realme launched the realme X smartphone in India back in July running ColorOS 6.0 on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). realme doesn’t follow a fixed update frequency but the company rolls out updates frequently. This post will help our readers in keeping track of realme UI updates for realme X. realme UI updates rolled out for the realme X so far, [Mar 26, 2020]: realme has started rolling ROMX1901EX_11_C.02 with March Android security patch. The update weighs 679 MBs in size and brings screen light effects along with other bug fixes. [Feb 27, 2020]: realme has started rolling out Android 10 based realme UI 1.0 to realme X. The update comes as RMX1901EX_11_C.01, weighs 3.51 GB in size and brings all the new features such as dual earphone connection, animated wallpapers, screen-off display, customizable icon shape, new charging animation, realme Share (cross-brand file-sharing technology) and more. You can check out this post to learn about new features that realme UI brings to realme X. [Download Link] [Feb 19, 2020]: realme has started rolling out RMX1901EX_11_A.12 with February security patch. The update weighs 220 MBs in size and brings support for Airtel and Jio VoWiFi along with bug fixes. [Download Link] [Jan 29, ...

Redmi Note 8 MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI 11.0.4.0 Stable Update with March Android Security Patch]

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 8 smartphone in India running MIUI 10.3 Global Stable on top of Android 9.0 (Pie). Xiaomi doesn’t follow any fixed update frequency for the MIUI Global Stable ROM but on average, the Global Stable ROM is updated once in a month. This post will help our readers in keeping track of MIUI updates for Redmi Note 8 (codename ‘ginkgo’), also check out our Redmi Note 8 content, Redmi Note 8 Long Term Review: Another reliable Redmi Note? Redmi Note 8 vs Redmi Note 7 Pro: The best Redmi Note at under 12k? Android 10 based DerpFest ROM for Redmi Note 8 [gallery size="large" columns="2" ids="308369,308370"] MIUI Updates rolled out for the smartphone: [Mar 26, 2020]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 11.0.4.0.PCOINXM with March Android security patch. The update weighs 434 MBs in size and brings app lock support for all the apps. [Download Link] [Feb 26, 2020]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 11.0.3.0.PCOINXM with January security patch. The update weighs about 631 MBs in size and brings multiple bug fixes. [Download Link] [Dec 6, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 11.0.2.0.PCOINXM with November security patch. The update weighs about 226MB in size, brings minor bug fixes and improves system ...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite with 10.4-inch display, metal body, updated S Pen design, 7040mAh battery surfaces

Update: Complete specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite have surfaced with 7mm slim metal body, so we can expect the launch soon. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite rumored specifications 10.1-inch (2000 x 1200 pixel) TFT display Octa-Core (Quad 2.3GHz + Quad 1.7GHz) Exynos 9611 10nm processor with Mali-G72 GPU 4GB RAM, 64GB / 128GB storage, expandable memory up to 400GB with microSD Android 10 with OneUI 2.1 8MP rear camera 5MP front-facing camera 7mm thick; Weight:467g 4G LTE (Optional), WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5, GPS, GLONASS, USB 2.0 Type-C 7040mAh battery Earlier: Samsung recently added 5G support to the Galaxy Tab S6 that was first announced last year. Now, renders of a possible 'Lite' version of the Tab S6 have arrived showing a similar design to the more premium Tab S6 along with the new redesigned S Pen. Being a 'Lite' version, the tablet will be powered with mid-range specs. According to the leak, the Tab S6 Lite will run an Exynos 9611 chipset that has 4x ARM Cortex-A73 (running at 2300 Mhz) and 4x ARM Cortex A-53 (running at 1700 Mhz), ARM Mali G72 GPU, with 4GB of RAM and 64/128GB of storage. Information on the display is ...

Microsoft acquires Affirmed Networks to strengthen 5G portfolio

Microsoft's interest in 5G and its applications have been steadily increasing in recent times, with the latest news being its acquisition of Affirmed Networks, a company that is a fully virtualised cloud-based, network function virtualization solutions provider for network operators. Microsoft is working heavily in producing cloud-processing solutions for network operators in the telecom industry. They believe that previous generations of network technology was largely based on purpose-built hardware and with the 5G future, Microsoft is aiming to leverage its powerful cloud-computing platforms like of Microsoft Azure. With the purchase of Affirmed Networks, who has had more than 100 deployments in 76 countries, Microsoft has got another entry point into a segment of the telecommunications industry where it deems important. Some of Affirmed Networks clients include At&T, Vodafone, Orange, Digitalk, Softbank, etc. The hype for 5G's capabilities is constantly increasing but according to most, its nowhere close to full realisation of the technology's potential. Many segments of the market are mobilising to shift to the next generation, from cloud-computing companies like Microsoft and Google, networking hardware companies like Huawei and Ericcson, and end-consumer devices like Samsung and Huawei. Source

OPPO Reno Ace2 5G phone with punch-hole display, Snapdragon 865, quad rear cameras, 40W wireless charging get certified

Live image and case for the upcoming Reno Ace2 surfaced recently, now the phone has been certified by TENAA with the model number PDHM00. This shows the image of the phone, which confirms a punch-hole display with a large camera hole on the top left. It also confirms a circular quad camera arrangement on the back. 3C certification has confirmed the same phone with model number PDHM00 with support for fast charging up to 65W, same as the predecessor. Zhang Jialiang, head of OPPO's VOOC Flash Charge division has confirmed that the company's 40W wireless fast charging tech will be available commercially this year, so we can expect this in Reno Ace2. Based on earlier reports, the phone will be equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 with Snapdragon X55 solution, and the body weight will be about 190g. The company might finally move to 120Hz from 90Hz in the Ace.  OPPO Vice President Brian Shen recently hinted that the launch of the phone in April. Source 1, 2

Airtel offers free access to thousands of e-books on Juggernaut Books

Airtel has enabled free access to thousands of titles on its e-books platform – Juggernaut Books (formerly known as Airtel Books) for all its customers for a limited period, few days after Indian Government announced a 21-day lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19. Airtel acquired a strategic stake in Juggernaut in 2017. Juggernaut Books offers e-books and novels across a wide range of genres – love and romance, business, history and politics, fitness, diet, spirituality and classics. You can access these books from Juggernaut app on Android and iOS. Adarsh Nair, Chief Product Officer, Bharti Airtel, said: In these unprecedented times, Airtel and Juggernaut are trying to make sure that people have more options to stay engaged as they observe social distancing. And what’s better than getting back to reading. At Airtel, we will continue to innovate and bring exciting digital content to customers across our platforms. Chiki Sarkar, Co-Founder, Juggernaut Books said: We set up juggernaut to find a new kind of reading and a new kind of reader for a changing India. That’s why we felt very strongly about doing something original and imaginative with the coronavirus and the country going in lockdown and people spending more time on their screens.

HUAWEI Sound X speaker with 360-degree sound, dual-subwoofers announced in partnership with Devialet

HUAWEI has partnered with luxury speaker maker Devialet, the creators of the ultra expensive Devialet Phantom and Phantom Reactor, to launch their new speaker, HUAWEI Sound X. It features advanced technologies like Speaker Active Matching, Hi-Res certification, Huawei Share and more. The design is similar to Apple's HomePod with a tubular design, housing six tweeters and dual subwoofers that can produce sound in 360°. In-built is Devialet's impressive °Speaker Active Matching technology which configures the speaker specifically to its characteristic. The bass can go as low as 40Hz and go up to a peak-to-peak amplitude of up to 20mm. HUAWEI has integrated Devialet's Push-Push Acoustic Design, which uses the symmetrical dual subwoofers to cancel out vibrations of the other, suppressing distortion at any volume and achieving up to SPL 93dB of clear, nuanced sound, at up to 144 watts of power. The 6 powerful tweeters use HUAWEI Sound algorithm to produce surround sound that can generate frequencies up to 40Khz. Other technologies in the Sound X include Hi-Res certification and HUAWEI share, with which audio can instantly play music on the speaker with a tap. On the top is a colourful ring along with laser carved touch sensitive buttons that can be used ...

HUAWEI Watch GT 2e with 1.39-inch AMOLED display, up to 14 days battery life announced

Along with the P40 series HUAWEI also introduced new HUAWEI WATCH GT 2e smartwatch in India. It includes a concealed crown that goes with the watch body that goes with the watch body to add an extra flourish, is equipped with a 1.39-inch AMOLED touch display, is powered by HUAWEI’s Kirin A1 wearable chip. For the first time, HUAWEI has introduced a blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitoring feature to the HUAWEI WATCH GT 2e in addition to precise heart rate monitoring, abnormal heart rate reminders, pressure level monitoring and sleep monitoring features that allow users to understand their health status in real time. The HUAWEI WATCH GT 2e supports 15 professional workout modes including eight outdoor activities and seven indoor activities. In professional workout modes, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 2e provides comprehensive monitoring that can track 190 types of data – all to help the users to get the most out of their workout. The HUAWEI WATCH GT 2e can also automatically detect 6 professional workout modes, offering a smarter sporting experience. The design of the HUAWEI WATCH GT 2e is sporty. Instead of following traditional designs where the watch face is separated from its strap, it possesses a classic round dial with ...

Apple’s 2020 5G iPhones may be delayed for months due to production issues

The Coronavirus pandemic is causing Apple to consider the idea of delaying its 5G iPhone as its product development schedule is being disrupted. Another reason for the delay is the reduced customer interest in buying new phones, especially new iPhones, thanks to the current economic climate. While two of its major competitors, Samsung and Huawei have already launched their first 5G devices, Apple is yet to do so. It would be in its interest to have its first 5G iPhone become really popular. But with the pandemic, there is a notable reduction in consumer interest in smartphones altogether. Along with this, there is still massive shortages there are massive shortages with Apple's supply chains. While China largely reports its recovery from the pandemic, industries are slow to open. Engineering development for the iPhone is further being slowed down by travel curbs by the US, owing to the worsening outbreak over there. Supply chain manufacturers have been informed to deliver parts by August, which is late considering normally the deadline is by June. Nothing is confirmed yet and worst case scenario, the launch of Apple's 5G iPhone pushed to next year. For now, Apple is preparing and planning for the worse outcomes too. Source