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Meta-owned Instagram will now better protect users from unwanted DM requests

A new update will be made available on Instagram, which is owned by Meta, to better safeguard users from unsolicited DMs.

Two additional limitations will apply to users who want to send DM requests to users who do not follow them as a result of this new feature.

First, instead of sending unending DM requests to those who don’t follow them, users will only be able to send them one message. Second, since direct message invitations are now just text-based, users can only send images, movies, or audio messages to those who don’t follow them once they accept the invitation to chat.

The new restrictions will prevent users from receiving unwanted images or videos from people they do not follow, nor will strangers be able to repeatedly message them.

Hackers are using a fake Android chatting app called ‘SafeChat’ to steal data

Hackers are infecting devices with spyware malware that harvests call logs, texts, and GPS positions from phones by utilizing the phony Android app ‘SafeChat’.

The Android spyware is thought to be a variation of “Coverlm,” which steals data from messaging apps like Facebook Messenger, Telegram, Signal, WhatsApp, and Viber.

According to CYFIRMA experts, the campaign is being run by the Indian APT hacking outfit “Bahamut,” whose most recent attacks have been primarily spear phishing messages on WhatsApp that transfer the harmful payloads directly to the victim.

ESET revealed before the end of last year that the Bahamut group was employing phony Android VPN apps with substantial spyware features.

Samsung announces smart “Galaxy Ring”, production to begin in August 2023

Samsung has announced its smart “Galaxy Ring.”. The production of this ring will begin the following month, in August 2023. The South Korean electronics titan is close to resolving the production issues, according to Korean media outlet The Elec.

Let us inform you that domestic and foreign component makers are working together to produce the smart ring and that a choice can be made in early August. In 2024, Galaxy Ring may be introduced.

The Galaxy Ring will resemble a typical ring worn on the hand in terms of design. In this ring, there will be numerous sensors. These sensors will enable you to monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, and other bodily functions. The smartphone can be linked to this smart ring.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring can make use of cameras and sensors. In this, the activity of the hand has been tracked using XR technology. Noise and boAt Ring was first introduced before Samsung. This was a smart ring focused on health.

Oppo Reno 10 5G launched in India, know the price and when you can pre-order

This month, Oppo introduced the Reno 10, Reno 10 Pro, and Reno 10 Pro+ smartphones as part of the Oppo Reno 10 series. In India, sales of Reno 10 Pro and Reno 10 Pro+ began last week.

The company has released the Oppo Reno 10 5G in India for Rs 32999. Pre-orders for it began today, July 20, at 12:30 p.m. on the well-known e-commerce platform Flipkart. By going to Oppo India’s official website, you can also pre-order it.

There is a 6.7-inch 3D Curved AMOLED display on Oppo Reno 10. It has a resolution of FHD + 2412×1080 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz. This smartphone runs the Android 13-based ColorOS 13.1 operating system. Regarding the chipset, this phone sports a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC. This smartphone offers 256GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM. It comes in Ice Blue and Silvery Gray color choices.

A 64-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.7 aperture, a 32-megapixel telephoto camera with an f/2.0 aperture, and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture are all on the Oppo Reno 10’s back. A 32-megapixel camera has also been included for selfies and video chats at the same time. The 5,000mAh battery on this smartphone supports 67W fast charging.

Meta’s Twitter rival, Threads, is now under investigation by the US House Judiciary

The US House Judiciary is currently looking into Meta’s Twitter competitor, Threads, and has reportedly requested documentation about content control on the new site from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Threads has surpassed 150 million sign-ups.

According to CNBC, House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) has requested information from Zuckerberg “as part of the panel’s ongoing investigation into the policies of tech platforms and their interactions with the Joe Biden administration.”

Jordan stated in the letter that “Threads raises substantial, specific issues since it has been pitched as a competitor of Elon Musk’s Twitter, which has been politically persecuted by the Biden Administration due to Musk’s devotion to free expression.

Despite Meta’s Threads crossing 150 million sign-ups, its daily usage has declined, with users now spending just 10 minutes instead of 20 minutes, a 50% reduction.

Apple will soon launch a foldable MacBook laptop, expected to arrive by 2026

Along with smartphones, the popularity of foldable laptops has also grown. Apple will soon join the list of companies that manufacture foldable laptops. The business will shortly unveil a MacBook with a foldable display.

A source stated that Apple has begun making plans to create a foldable laptop. It is anticipated that the company would soon release a foldable MacBook with a Samsung display. The business has increased its efforts in this regard.

Let us inform you that a Business Korea source suggests that Apple could soon introduce its first laptop with a foldable display. By 2026, the company is anticipated to conduct its official launch.

MrBeast becomes the first person to reach over 1 million followers on Threads App

Jimmy Donaldson, an American YouTuber better known by his stage name Mr. Beast, has made history. On Threads, a brand-new social media platform from Meta, he established a brand-new Guinness World Record.

MrBeast amassed the first 1 million Threads Followers in a matter of hours after uploading the three posts. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg trails him in terms of followers.

The new platform introduced by Meta is called Threads. The app, which is positioned as a Twitter competitor, has amassed an incredible user base of over 30 million in just the first day of availability.

Nothing Phone 2 renders leaked before launch, all pre-order passes sold out on Flipkart

E-commerce partner Flipkart has sold out of pre-order passes for Nothing Phone (2), which will launch in India on July 11. Even before the introduction, many of its unique specifications were exposed.

Just a few days before the debut, the renders for this new phone have now surfaced. The renders of this phone were posted on Twitter by tipper Evan Blass. which shows the phone in both gray and white color options. The render depicts this phone as having a flat display. Also visible on the display is the selfie camera with a punch hole. On the right side, you’ll find the power button, while on the left, you’ll find the volume button.

Regarding the operating system, this next phone will run Nothing OS 2.0. Speaking of the camera, it will have a dual camera arrangement for taking pictures. A 4,700mAh battery will be included with the Nothing Phone 2.

It is anticipated to have a sizable FHD+ 6.7-inch AMOLED display. There will be an under-screen fingerprint scanner for security, and the screen will refresh at 120Hz. Nothing Phone 2 will come with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, which will give its users powerful speed, a great battery, and an advanced camera. This phone will include 256GB of internal storage and an 8GB RAM base option. Additionally, 512GB of storage and 12GB of RAM are available.

Meta-owned Twitter rival ‘Threads’ officially launches

Twitter’s rival ‘Threads’, owned by Meta, is now officially live. Android and iOS versions are available in 100 countries.

On Wednesday, Meta formally unveiled Threads, a new program that attempts to offer a venue for online real-time chats, a feature that has long been Twitter’s key selling point.

The appearance and product descriptions of the app are very similar to those of Twitter. Within just two hours of its opening, more than 2 million people signed up.

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“Threads is a new app built by the Instagram team to share text updates and engage in public discussion,” Meta wrote in a blog entry on Wednesday. You can make posts that are up to 500 characters long and log in using your Instagram account. You can also submit links, videos up to five minutes long, and images.

This app will gradually include new features and innovations, making it even more user-friendly for anyone to use.

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