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A new bug in Mozilla Firefox allows hijacking nearby mobile browsers via WiFi.

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Mozilla Firefox has been one of the most popular browsers for both mobile devices and computers, with the maximum emphasis on security and data privacy. However, a new bug in Mozilla has been discovered which lets you hack nearby mobile browsers via WiFi. the bug was first discovered by Chris Moberly, an Australian security researcher working for GitLab. As per him the problem actually lies in the Firefox SSDP, which is Simple Service Discovery Protocol. It is a process or mechanism through which Firefox finds other devices on the same network in order to share or receive content. 

When the devices are found, this Firefox SSDP gets the location of the XML file, which has all the details about the device configuration. The older version of the browser could hide the intent commands in XML and have the Firefox browser execute the “intent,” which could be a regular command. Now, this vulnerability could be easily used to hack into someone’s device and get access to it. However, the researcher Chris Moberly did confirm that the vulnerability was reported to Mozilla earlier this year. 

The issue did not impact the Firefox browser that was running on a desktop or laptop, but it did affect the mobile devices and smartphones. Mozilla claims that the issue has already been fixed and now only exists in the older version. Therefore, it is recommended to update the browser immediately on the smartphones, which will resolve the issue. The latest version on which the user should update to is V79 for Android.

Google Drive will delete files that has been trashed for more than 30 days.

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Google has just announced a major update for Google Drive users. Just like Gmail, Google has also revised the number of days in Google Drive, after which your deleted files will be removed. The new policies and changes indicate that all the files in the drive that have been deleted for more than 30 days, will be completely removed once the deadline crosses. Currently, there is no such policy by Google on the trashed files and they remain in the bin for an indefinite time.

However, after October 13, 2020, the new policy will take effect and any file added to the trash bin will be removed permanently. The same change was easier implemented on Gmail as well and then it finally has been implemented on the drive feature. The reason behind the change is to ensure that behavior is consistent and predictable for users across G Suite products, and will help make sure that items users trash is actually deleted as expected. 

Once the users use the delete function after the change, they will be made aware of the feature through a banner that will be displayed on their screen. Admins can still restore items deleted from a user’s trash for up to 25 days for active users. Now the change in the feature will not only help Google to recover a lot of space on the server but will also make sure that the data which is deleted by the users is completely and properly deleted from the drive and server.

Samsung announced its new F series smartphones.

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Samsung has been working for a long time to launch a new series of smartphones globally. With the rumors going on for months, the news is now confirmed that Samsung will soon be launching their new F series with the Samsung Galaxy F41. Although the company has not shared any details regarding the phone, it is expected that the phone will be under 30k range, and will compete with the types of OnePlus Nord and others. The confirmation was announced by Samsung on the twitter handle, where they teased the arrival of the Galaxy F series in India.

The official tweet reads “The new #GalaxyF will definitely leave a mark on you. Stay tuned to go #FullOn.”There is no specific launch date for now. However, it is expected that Samsung might launch the new smartphone along with the other devices and the new lite version of Samsung Galaxy S20. Now F41 would be the first phone to launch under the Samsung Galaxy series and will definitely come up with specs that could make a mark in the smartphone segment. The price however is something that people are not cleared about. 

The news that we have right now is that the phone could be under the 30K range. However, previous news confirmed that the phone could be placed under the 15K-20K range. It might be possible that the F series could have different smartphones ranging from 15K-30K or somewhere between that. The phone will definitely have a 64MP shooter on the rear with triple camera setup and water-drop notch for the front screen. It will also have a USB C port and an always-on display.

WhatsApp beta adds fingerprint authentication to the web companion app.

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From the last few months, WhatsApp has been trying to add more features and features that increase the security of the app. This time, the latest beta update for the app shows that a fingerprint authentication will be added for the web companion app. The code was found by WABetaInfo related to enhanced security for the companion app in the 2.20200.10 build of the latest WhatsApp beta. 

The web companion app is basically a way for users to use WhatsApp on the PC, Mac, or Browser and send or receive messages. Right now, it is activated or done through scanning a QR code on the WhatsApp mobile application. Using WhatsApp Web on the browser is completely different from the one that you use on the PC or Mac. Now as per the new feature, you will have to scan your fingerprint before you create a new session on the web browser. Unless you scan the fingerprint on the mobile device, the new session will not be created. 

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Also, it is still not confirmed if WhatsApp is adding Face Unlock along with fingerprint unlock in the update. There is no security on whether the fingerprint feature will replace the QR code feature or both will co-exist. However, it is clear that WhatsApp is going to make the app much more secure for the users as they use the same on multiple platforms at one time. Also, it would be a great feature at the time their new feature of using the same profile on multiple devices is launched. 

New Apple’s A14 Bionic SoC chipset spotted on AnTuTu, scores less than Snapdragon 865.

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The all-new Apple’s A14 Bionic SoC was spotted in AnTuTu, which is going to be the chipset used in the all-new iPhone 12 series. Infact, all the new products that will be released later this year including the new iPad range, will have Apple’s A14 Bionic SoC chipset. The chipset is said to take on all the premium flagship devices this year and is supposed to provide much better performance than other chipsets in the category. As per the information that was provided by tipster Ice Universe, the AnTuTu scores of the A14 Bionic chip was revealed on the upcoming Apple’s iPhone 12 Pro Max. 

The scores on the A14 chipset was 572,333, which seems to be much lower than the score of Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus-powered Asus ROG Phone 3’s 629,245. The 865 chipsets are overclocked on the Asus ROG Phone, but even the normal 865 processor on other phone scores more than the A14 Bionic chipset. In the past, Apple has been able to overcome Qualcomm in chipset and provided a much higher performance. However, this time it’s a major win for Qualcomm over Apple’s chipset. 

The only thing that remains in suspicion is that the iPhone 12 Pro Max was not running the final version of Apple’s software, which can further improve the performance of the chipset with optimization. However, it could only be known when the phone is launched and the retail version for the same is tested for scores again.

Xiaomi to launch Mi Watch Revolve and Mi Band 5 later this month.

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Earlier in the month, it was expected that Mi was going to launch its Mi Watch Revolve and Mi band 5 in the Indian market. Now the company has expected that both the products will be launched in the Indian market by later this month. The Mi Band Revolve will be the first smartwatch to be launched in India under the Mi brand name. The “SmartLiving” event from Xiaomi on September 29, will be the stage where these devices will be launched for the Indian market. 

It will be a digital event and will be available to watch via all the social media accounts of the company. The company has also released a teaser image of the Mi Watch Revolve on Twitter confirming the launch in the coming event, with the hashtag #watchout. It is also presumed that the company can release an affordable version of the watch just like the Apple Watch SE version, but nothing about it is confirmed yet. Apart from the watch and the Mi 5 band, the company is also expected to launch many other products, which has not been disclosed yet. 

The smartwatch would be a direct competition to what Realme would be launching in the future as a smartwatch. It is rumored that the watch will have a 1.39-inch display, along with certification for being dust and waterproof. Also, it will have all the basic features of a smartwatch like GPS, Bluetooth, and NFC. It is expected that the watch could be priced anywhere around Rs 6000-8000.

Samsung to soon launch the affordable Samsung Galaxy S20 FE.

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Ever since the announcement of Samsung Galaxy S20, the smartphone has been really popular and has provided some really good features as well. A new smartphone was also expected from Smashing, which was named Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and was supposed to be the lighter or more affordable version of Samsung Galaxy S20. Although not much information has been leaked a few images have recently leaked online, which gives us a better idea of how the smartphone will actually look like in real life.  

The images and details have been provided by “Jimmy Is Promo” who has a Youtube channel. The youtube provided a lot of information on what could be the expected specs for the smartphone. The new Samsung Galaxy S20 FE will be thinner and lighter, but will still have the camera bulge. It will also have a 6.5-inch FHD screen and will also have a 120Hz refresh rate. Whether or not the company will add a variable refresh rate feature, is still to be confirmed. The phone will also be IP68 certified for protection against dust and water. The phone will have a quad-camera setup on the back and will be priced at a much more affordable rate. 

Another information reveals that the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE will be placed between Samsung Galaxy S20 and S20+, but does not clarify if it’s the experience or the price they are talking about. Samsung is soon expected to have a unpack event for this phone along with other products in the lineup, where we can have more details about the feature, price, and availability.

Paytm app removed from Google Play Store.

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Just a few hours ago, it was revealed that Google Playstore has removed the Paytm app from its platform. It came as a surprise to the Paytm users as it happened without any notification to the users or the company. This immediate removal of the application created a lot of questions in the mind of users and the reasons behind the removal. Although the Paytm app was removed, Paytm business, Paytm Mall, Paytm Money, Paytm Mall Store Manager, and Paytm Instore Manager are still available on the Google Play Store. It meant that only the wallet app of Paytm was removed from the platform. 

Since Paytm has millions of users who use it for cashless transactions, the removal of the app became big news in hours. Later it was found that the app was removed for violating Play Store’s policy on sport betting activities, as confirmed by Google itself. The app was directly and indirectly linked with betting platforms that were using Paytm for betting, ahead of the IPL tournament. Due to this, the app was removed from Playstore, however, it will not cause any issue to the users using the app. The message from Paytm was “It will be back very soon. All your money is completely safe, and you can continue to enjoy your Paytm app as normal.” 

Since Google does not allow any kind of casino apps and unregulated gambling apps, they removed the Paytm app when it was found that the app leads consumers to an external website that allows them to participate in paid tournaments to win real money or cash prizes. Although people can still use the app installed on the phone, if the issue is not resolved by Paytm, it can lead to termination of the developer’s account on Google Play. We hope that Paytm soon resolved the issue and is available on the Google play platform.

Google launches Meet video conferencing hardware ‘Series One’.

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Recently Google announced that they will be integrating the Google Meet feature to their Android TV’s and in the past, they have integrated Google Meet with a lot of other consumer products to offer a complete package. Google thinks that Google Meet is one of the best products to compete with Zoom and provide better services. In an effort to make Google Meet even better, the company has now come up with a hardware series that is created to work purely with Meet with full compatibility. 

The new hardware product series will be called Series One and would be the first meeting room hardware. All in all, there will be multiple products that team up together to form a complete and proper Google Meet setup for office. It will have an 8-channel speaker, which will have the noise cancellation features as well. It will also have a Next Hub Max for controlling all the activities. The hardware series will also include a high-quality webcam to provide clear videos. Google will be powering this device using its expansive set of capabilities. 

All these devices will run on the Chrome-based-OS and “Meet Compute system“, which is designed for Meet compatible hardware. You will also be able to use Google Assistant to control the work and will also have the option of remote control and a 10.1-inch device to manage the meetings. When it comes to the price, it is definitely premium. The Small Room Kit with a smart audio bar, smart camera and computer system is priced at $2,699 (Rs 1,97,000 approx). While the Large Room Kit costs even higher at $3,699 (Rs 2,70,000 approx). 

Facebook introduces Oculus Quest 2 VR and announces teaming up with Ray-Ban to develop new smart glasses.

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SmartGlasses are going to be the next big thing in the technology market and Facebook is making sure that it gets a good part of it. The company has recently teamed-in with Ray-Ban to develop smart glasses for its users. These glasses would allow the wearers to connect with their friends and family easily. The founder Mark Zuckerberg announced the linkup with EssilorLuxottica SA, the world’s largest maker of eyewear, Wednesday at Facebook’s annual conference. The product market has already seen a lot of downfall in the past and also raised a lot of privacy and security issues. 

However, Facebook thinks that their smart glass technology would make a big difference in how users use social media. The smart glasses are going to help users use communication apps with ease and will be launched at a very affordable price so that it can be used by more and more people. Apart from this announcement, Facebook also announced the all-new Oculus Quest 2 VR headset, which is an all-in-one virtual reality headset, starting at a price of just $299. The new Oculus Quest 2 is much lighter than the previous generation and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Platform processor and 6GB memory. 

The design has been changed to have better ergonomics and longer battery life. The VR headset will be made available to pre-order today and will start shipping on October 13. The new chipset from Qualcomm is said to provide more than 11 times the AI processing than its predecessor. Not only games, but users will be able to have an enhanced experience with a lot more different applications.

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