TikTok and WeChat managed to avoid Sunday's ban

On Friday, the United States appeared ready to block new downloads of TikTok and WeChat, two popular apps based in China that the Trump administration has warned that they pose security threats to American users.

 

The Commerce Department issued an order that would have banned new downloads from Sunday.

 

On Saturday, WeChat saw a sharp spike in new installations in the US, according to the Analytics platform Sensor Tower, with an increase of 800 percent on a weekly basis.

 

But as of Sunday afternoon, TikTok and WeChat have been pushed back from the US ban, at least temporarily.

 

President Trump said on Saturday that he had given his approval of a deal between Walmart, Oracle and TikTok, which led to a one-week delay on the TikTok ban, while a California judge issued a preliminary injunction preventing the WeChat ban in the United States.

 

TikTok deal appears to be a far cry from the Trump administration's original request to sell all app operations in the US.

 

Oracle has become a trusted technology partner, will host all US user data, and secure the associated computer systems.

 

Walmart and Oracle are participating in TikTok Global's financing round prior to the IPO in which they can take a cumulative stake of up to 20 percent in the new company.

 

ByteDance said Monday: It will own 80 percent of TikTok Global, and the deal does not include the transfer of any algorithms.

 

While all parties said: The new company will be based in the United States and will provide 25,000 jobs, the president's statement that the deal includes a $ 5 billion donation to education in the United States seemed to surprise BiteDance.

 

Today, Monday, ByteDance contradicted Trump in a blog post entitled "Clarifying unfounded rumors about TikTok," saying: The so-called $ 5 billion tax payment to the US Treasury was just an estimate of the taxes that TikTok Global would pay over several years If the project is successful.

 

For WeChat, the future in the United States is more uncertain, as federal judge Laurel Beeler wrote in her order that the lawsuit filed by a group of WeChat users in August raised serious questions regarding the Executive Order's threat to First Amendment rights.

 

Beeler wrote: The plaintiffs' evidence reflects that WeChat is the only means of communication for many in the community, because China bans other applications, and because Chinese speakers with limited English proficiency have no other options.

 

Beeler added that the ban on WeChat does not provide sufficient evidence that it is narrowly designed to resolve the US government's national security concerns regarding the app.

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Realme announces Narzo 20A, Narzo 20 and Narzo 20 Pro

The Chinese company Realme launched its new series Narzo 20, which includes Narzo 20, Narzo 20 Pro and Narzo 20A, as well as Realme UI 2.0 user interface based on Android 11.

 

The launch of the new series came shortly after the launch of Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro and after the company launched in May 2020 the series Narzo in India with Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A.

 

Realme is expanding its portfolio significantly in India, capitalizing on the success in the low-cost phone sector.

 

Narzo 20A:

This phone is very similar to the previous phone Narzo 10A, as there is a vertical camera at the back and a bump within 6.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels, with a Snapdragon 665 processor.

 

There is a triple rear camera with a 12-megapixel main lens, a second black and white lens with a resolution of 2 megapixels, and a three-megapixel retro lens, and these lenses work as an add-on to filters and portrait modes in the camera application.

 

Narzo 20A comes with a 5000 mAh battery that does not have fast charging and is charged via microUSB port and offers reverse charging.

 

The phone is available in a choice of 3/32 GB or 4/64 GB, and prices start from $ 115 and go up to $ 130.

 

Narzo 20:

The phone comes with a 6.5-inch screen with a bump, an 8-megapixel front camera, and a MediaTek Helio G85 processor, along with 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB or 128 GB of expandable storage space using a microSD card.

 

There is a triple rear camera with a 48-megapixel main lens, a second 8-megapixel wide-angle lens, and a 3-megapixel macro lens.

 

Narzo 20 also contains reverse wireless charging, and Realm added a 6000 mAh battery with fast charging of 18 watts via USB-C port, prices start from $ 145 and go up to $ 155.

 

Narzo 20 Pro:

Contains Narzo 20 Pro chipset Helio G95 and charging SuperDart 65 watts, and there is 6 or 8 GB of RAM, along with 64 or 128 GB of storage space.

 

It features a 6.5-inch screen with a refresh rate of 90 Hz, and there is a small bump in the upper left corner for the 16-megapixel front camera with a Sony IMX471 sensor.

 

There is a quad rear camera with a 48-megapixel main lens, a second 8-megapixel wide-angle lens, a third 2-megapixel macro lens, and a fourth 2-megapixel black and white lens.

 

The company added a 4,500 mAh battery, and prices start at $ 205 and go up to $ 230.

 

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US iPhone users are rushing to install WeChat before the ban

IPhone users in the United States quickly installed the WeChat messaging app before the order went into effect, which prohibits them from downloading the app, as well as the short video sharing app TikTok.

 

WeChat downloads rose to the 100th most-downloaded app in the US on Friday, according to mobile analytics company SensorTower. And the app usually ranks between 1000 and 1500 during the current year.

 

A SensorTower spokesperson said in an email to Bloomberg News: Friday was the first time the app entered the top 500 so far in 2020.

 

On Friday, the US government moved to ban WeChat, which is run by Chinese company Tencent, and TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, citing national security concerns. The ban is set to go into effect on Sunday, and US consumers will be prevented from downloading apps or installing updates.

 

On Sunday, WeChat will also be subject to a ban that prevents it from using US companies to conduct transactions and make online traffic, which means that people who still use the app will likely encounter slowdowns and glitches. Because the third-party tech services that keep it running will not work anymore.

 

"WeChat will be closed in the US for all practical purposes," Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said on Fox Business.

 

SensorTower said: TikTok's ranking as the fourth most popular app on the App Store from Apple did not change on Friday. He did not withdraw from the top 15 throughout 2020.

 

It is noteworthy that company ByteDance is currently negotiating a deal to hand over control of its operations and data in the United States to Oracle, in order to satisfy US concerns that the data of Americans who use the application will not fall into the hands of the Chinese government.

 

TikTok will still be able to deal with US companies until November 12th. This means that the app, which is hugely popular among young Americans, will likely continue to work with users even after the Nov.3 presidential election.

 

Chinese officials - who will have to agree to the final TikTok deal - described US actions against the two apps as "economic bullying."

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The 3 best apps that you can download outside of Google Play

Google Play Store is without a doubt the best place to get apps for Android devices, as it contains a large group of the most famous developers and its security features are first-class, and you simply cannot get the same experience anywhere.

 

However, this does not mean that Google Play includes all the applications and games available for download on the Internet, as there are good applications that are not allowed in the Google Play Store for one reason or another, and here are the best Android applications that you may want to download from outside the huge Google Play.

APKMirror:

APKMirror is a technical website and not an app, however, it has a bunch of apps that you can download sideways, and the major useful function of it is to try new or beta versions of apps that you can get regularly on the Google Play Store before you get to Store, as you can find an old version of an app or game that works better than the new one, it's a very reliable website APK files, and you never worry about things like malware or anything like that.

 

Cerberus:

Cerberus used to be one of the best Find My Phone apps in the big Google Play Store, however, Google has modified some of its rules regarding some permissions, and Cerberus has been launched in brief, however, the app is still on the website. Its official web site, and it's still a reasonably good option for its category, as it can take pictures of people trying to access your phone, show you your phone's location and send it to you and do all kinds of other jobs, but there's a required subscription cost of $ 5 a year for one device To $ 43 a year for up to ten devices.

 

F-Droid:

F-Droid is an excellent app for sideloading, as it is an app store similar to the mega Google Play Store, however, this app only contains FOSS apps (free and open source software). A great place for those who care about privacy and security; Because every application must publish open source code somewhere on the Internet, and you will not find many popular applications here, but you can find a lot of simple tools that will replace less reliable applications on the Google Play Store, in addition to that, the (F-Droid) is relatively easy to use and looks good.

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Amazon officially announces the launch of its podcast feature on Amazon Music

Amazon today announced the addition of a podcast feature to its Amazon Music streaming service, dropping Spotify's shares of more than 6 percent.

 

The US e-commerce giant said in a statement: that users in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan will be able to broadcast the podcast for free across all levels of the service Amazon Music.

 

The company offers users a set of paid and free, ad-supported options to access the Amazon Music service. Prime customers also get access to over 2 million songs without ads as part of their $ 119 yearly membership.

 

The company is launching the podcast feature as the industry becomes increasingly competitive. Spotify has invested heavily in the production of the original podcast and has acquired four companies to expand its library, including: The Ringer, Gimlet Media, Anchor and Parcast. Meanwhile, Apple's Podcasts app hosts a host of content for free, and it installs by default on iPhones.

 

The company will offer listeners original and curated content. Its music streaming service will feature popular podcasts such as: Radiolab, Planet Money, and Crime Junkie, in addition to original shows produced exclusively for the celebrity-hosted service, such as producer DJ Khaled, actor Will Smith and sports broadcaster Dan Patrick and musician Becky G. Starting in February, Amazon will be the exclusive agent for Disgraceland, a popular podcast program.

 

The multimedia podcast program hosted by Becky G will demonstrate a new integration between services (Amazon Music) and (Twitch), an integration that was announced earlier this month. This feature allows musicians to link their personal files on the Amazon-owned video site to the streaming service, allowing users to watch live Twitch content in the music app.

 

The company said: Its Echo voice-activated devices will pull content from Amazon's music library when users ask their devices to play a podcast.

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Samsung is offering Z Fold 2, Tab S7, and Tab S7 Plus at these prices

On Friday, Samsung began launching its latest foldable smartphone, Galaxy Z Fold 2, in addition to its new Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7 Plus tablets, in the global markets.

 

The South Korean technology giant announced on September 1 the price of its two modern tablet computers, the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7 Plus, after they were announced on August 5, along with the Galaxy Note 20 phones. Samsung announced the same day about Price of its flagship foldable smartphone, Galaxy Z Fold 2.

 

Samsung said at the time: The phone will be offered at $ 1,999.99 in the United States, and the initial order began on September 1, 2020, and on Friday, the company began shipping it to users.

 

Samsung said that the computer Galaxy Tab S7 measuring 11 inches with support for networks (Wi-Fi) Wi-Fi will sell at a starting price of 649.99 USD. As for the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus, it will be sold at a starting price of $ 849.99 with support for Wi-Fi networks.

 

Both computers come with an electronic stylus, but for those who want to have a keyboard, Samsung has launched a 50% discount on the price of the keyboard for those who initially order it with the computer, and in the offer the keyboard will be available at $ 99.99, and the original price is $ 199.99, for a computer Galaxy Tab S7, the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus is available in offer at $ 114.99, and the original price is $ 229.99.

 

It is noteworthy that the two computers are available with a model that supports 5G networks, in addition to the fourth generation model. The Galaxy Tab S7 5G model starts at $ 849.99, and the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus model is $ 1,049.99.

 

Samsung's entire strategy with Galaxy Z Fold 2 is to convince potential buyers that it has overcome the design issues of the first generation of the phone, with a glass screen, stronger joints, and better protection from shattering.

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How to set iPhone to recovery mode

It doesn't matter if it's an old iPhone or the best iPhone, problems - whether software or hardware - can happen to anyone, and if an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch freezes, becomes unresponsive, or worst of all, it stops While the software update is not working, the recovery mode might be what you need, but just because you know how to use an iPhone in recovery mode on a previous model does not mean that it works the same way on your newer phone, as this process will change depending on the phone model you have.

 

The phone's recovery mode is set and does not change with software updates, so if you just downloaded (iOS 14) on your (iPhone 11) phone, the recovery mode will be the same you had when you were working on (iOS 13).

 

How to set iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone 11 or iPhone 11 Pro in recovery mode:

Since these phones do not have the actual Home button, recovery mode is accessed by pressing a series of buttons:

 

• If iTunes program is open on your Mac, close it.
• Connect USB cable to Lightning port on the computer.
• Connect the other end of USB cable to the Lightning port on your iPhone.
• Open iTunes.
• Press and release the Volume Up button and then the Volume Down button and then hold down the Side button until you see the recovery mode screen.

If recovery mode does not work for some reason, you can also try putting your iPhone or iPad into (DFU) mode, as the device's firmware update mode is a little more difficult to access, but it often forces the recovery option even when nothing else works.

 

How to put iPad Pro into recovery mode:

Since iPad Pro 2018 does not have a Home button, recovery mode is accessed by pressing a series of buttons.

 

Press and hold (Sleep / Wake) and the Volume Up or Volume Down buttons at the same time until you see the Power Off slider.

Drag the Power Off slider to turn off iPad Pro.

Connect the iPad Pro to the computer while holding down the "Sleep / Wake" button.

Hold the button above (Sleep / Wake) until you see the recovery mode screen.

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How to stay safe while shopping online using your smartphone?

Smartphones and mobile applications have made online shopping easy and convenient, while the benefits of shopping online with a smartphone are numerous, safety remains a major issue, and many shoppers find themselves vulnerable to scams and hacking attempts. In this post, we will give you 4 ways to improve your safety while shopping online using your smartphone.

 

Shop from reputable sellers:

Safety is mostly your responsibility when shopping online but a great deal of it is due to the cybersecurity strategy of the website or application you access.

 

Most of the vendors require you to provide them with personal information during registration, which means that your data will be at risk of a data breach, but reputable e-commerce stores have robust security strategies that keep your data safe from other hackers and intruders.

 

Use a VPN:

Virtual Private Networks (VPN) do more than hide your true geographic location. They enhance your online security by encrypting the information you send from your device, making them incomprehensible to any third party intercepting the connection.

 

Good VPNs can help you access various e-commerce stores, without fear of giving away sensitive information to third parties, and they also reduce browsing risks when using public Wi-Fi networks.

 

Use mobile applications:

Online shopping allows access to most stores from websites and mobile applications, but websites provide more flexibility, and you can access them from any device that has a browser, but applications remain more secure to use, because many e-commerce stores offer the option of two-factor authentication. When using their mobile apps.

 

Do not save authentication credentials:

Each time you enter a new username, the browser asks if you would like to save the information, as saving this information provides convenience and expedites subsequent login attempts, and saves the burden of saving your password, but it can put your safety at risk, as data breaches are considered More prevalent than you think, and if someone breaks into your mobile phone, they can easily access your account if the authentication information is saved.

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How to prepare an Apple Watch for the watchOS 7 update

You may know everything you need to know about watchOS 7, but are you sure your Apple Watch is ready to update? If you're concerned that your Apple Watch can handle the watchOS 7 update, it's time to do some digital cleanup.

 

If you took a few minutes to set up your Apple Watch to receive watchOS 7, you would have peace of mind - knowing that it's rare for an update to go wrong - and you'll be ready and not lose anything of your data.

 

Clean your iPhone and your watch:

You want your backups to be up-to-date when you create them, and that means doing them right before the update, so take some time to prepare if you want to do some cleaning operations for your iPhone, where you can delete unwanted apps, get rid of the music that you downloaded and no longer. Listen to it, because all of this will increase the size of the backup, as well as the time it takes to upgrade, and the same applies to your watch, where you can go to the Apple Watch app and remove any unwanted apps.

 

Create an encrypted backup via iTunes:

We highly recommend making a backup in case of any errors, and our current recommendation is to create an encrypted backup via (iTunes), where you can save your account passwords and health data faster than doing so via (iCloud).

 

Update iPhone:

Before installing watchOS 7 update, the iPhone connected to this watch needs to run the correct iOS system, for example: If you want to update your Apple Watch to watchOS 7, your iPhone must be running iOS 14.

 

Occasionally; You may find that the Apple Smart Watch is not receiving notifications from your various applications, such as: text messages, incoming calls, or email notifications, even though you make sure that the watch is properly paired with your phone, which makes you wonder how you can fix this?

 

There are 5 ways to fix the issue of notifications not appearing on the Apple Smart Watch, you can see them by reviewing the topic from here.

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Tencent renames the WeChat app to work before Trump was banned

The Chinese tech giant Tensen has changed the name of its desktop and chat app to WeCom, making it a possible alternative to the WeChat messaging app ahead of the US ban due next Sunday.

 

Tencent registered the WeCom trademark on August 19, according to the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

 

Reuters quoted two Tencent sources as saying that WeCom does not fall within the scope of the ban imposed on transactions related to the messaging application in the United States as of September 20, as part of a series of US measures that take strict measures against Chinese technology companies and applications that Washington says: They pose threats to national security.

 

WeChat is a comprehensive mobile app that combines instant messaging, social media, and payment capabilities, in addition to other services. The so-called super app is essential for daily life in China, with more than 1 billion users.

 

And in the United States, WeChat is widely used by overseas Chinese and others to communicate with friends and colleagues in China. The app has an average of 19 million active daily users in the United States, according to the analytics company Apptopia.

 

A test by Reuters showed that after downloading the WeCom app, users can now link their WeChat account and add app contacts. WeCom users can then send messages, create chat groups, and even receive virtual money from WeChat friends without needing app contacts to download WeCom.

 

It is reported that there was no indication that Tencent actively promoted the WeCom app in the US. And according to Sensor Tower, there has been no increase in WeCom downloads in recent weeks.

 

U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross is due to issue regulations by Sunday to clarify the application transactions that will be banned under President Donald Trump's executive order.

 

On Thursday, the US Department of Justice said: Ross has not planned to target people or groups who download the WeChat app or only use it to transfer personal or commercial information.

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iOS 14 .. How to use the new Back Click feature

Apple began rolling out iOS 14 for eligible iPhones, and there are many great advantages, including: gadgets and the application library, however, the update contains some useful tricks that you may not know.

 

We have been using the beta version of iOS 14 since it was announced in June at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) and back click is our favorite feature, as it allows you to select actions when two or three times the back of an iPhone is clicked.

 

You can define a lot of actions using the back-click feature in iOS 14, including: (App Switcher), (Home), (Lock Screen), (Screenshot), (Shake), (Volume Up), (Magnifier) ​​and (Speak Screen). ), And if you can't find the activity you want to set, you can also create a (Siri) shortcut and set it to click two or three times.

 

Here's how to set up the back click feature in iOS 14:

• Go to Settings on your iPhone.
• Go to (Accessibility) then (Touch) and scroll down to (Back Tap).
• Select the actions you want under the options (Double Tap) and (Triple Tap).
• Bear in mind that Back Click feature will only work if you have an iPhone 8 or higher.

It is worth noting that Apple announced a great feature to protect users' privacy in iOS 14 and (iPadOS 14), which is forcing apps to request user permission in relation to tracking and custom advertising the first time they open the app.

 

The feature was widely welcomed by everyone, and a tribute to Apple and its stance in favor of user privacy, but the story is much bigger, as this feature will explicitly harm publishers, advertisers and consumers, while it will bring Apple a lot of financial profits, although the company has postponed providing The new feature until early next year.

 

The new version of iOS 14 also allows you to improve the experience of navigation and exploration in the photo library on the iPhone or iPad through the Filter and sort feature, where the new filter options allow you to display your photos in groups according to favorites, modified images, or all pictures. , Or video clips, and you can sort any of your albums, including: Shared Albums, to appear in order from oldest to newest or vice versa. This allows you to quickly navigate your photo library, and easily find what you are looking for.

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5 iOS 14 security and privacy features you need to know

Everyone can have iOS 14 and if you are brave enough to install it, you will get some new security and privacy features, some of which will be visible and others hidden in the operating system.

 

5 iOS 14 security and privacy features:

Access to camera and microphones:

Every time the app accesses the camera or microphone, a green dot appears - above the signal strength meter - when accessing the camera, similar to the green (LED) indicator that lights up on Macs when the camera is on and an orange dot when accessing the microphone.

 

And if you access the Control Center, there is a notification at the top that shows you recent apps that have gained access to the camera or microphone. This feature is automatic and there is no need for user intervention and there is no way to turn it off.

 

Copy and paste:

When you copy and paste data in iOS 14, a notification appears on the screen in the form of a pop-up window, and this is a simple but effective way to know that applications intrude your clipboard, and this feature is automatic, and there is no need for user intervention and there is no way to stop it.

 

Applications and website:

IOS 14 now gives you the option to allow apps to access your public location, but not your exact location, and it's a good idea to have the option to use location data without specifying a specific location.

 

To access this setting, you must go to (Settings)> (Privacy)> (Location Services), then check the settings for the applications that can access your location.

 

Local network and applications:

Another thing you'll see after installing iOS 14 is apps that request access to the local network, as some apps need this access - the access can be used to control bluetooth or Wi-Fi tools - but the reason why all apps need this access is somewhat blurry.

 

If you change your mind about granting access and want to stop it, you can go to (Settings), then (Privacy), then (Local Network) and choose what suits you.

 

Track the Wi-Fi network:

IOS 14 can provide a random, private (MAC) address when joining or reconnecting to a Wi-Fi network, as this can help prevent you from being tracked when using network connections.

 

This feature is turned on by default, and you can find it by going to (Settings), then (Wi-Fi), and then clicking (i) in the circle next to Network.

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How to update iPhone to iOS 14

While new iPhones have been delayed this year due to delays related to the Coronavirus pandemic, Apple still has a new version of iOS 14 for iPhones that you can download.

 

The company releases iOS 14 with watchOS 7, as part of its fall products that began Tuesday with the announcement of a new pair of Apple watches and iPads, an online fitness subscription, and bundling options for existing services such as (Apple TV +) and (Apple Arcade). .

 

Besides the new look, the iOS 14 operating system for iPhones includes a number of new features designed to disassemble your growing collection of apps, better protect your digital privacy, and improve company maps and messaging apps.

 

How to update iPhone to iOS 14:

Updates don't always go perfect, which is why it is smart to backup your phone data before switching to iOS 14 and if your data is deleted by mistake you will be able to restore it from the backup.

 

To find out the last time your phone was backed up in iCloud, go to Settings, then Apple ID, then iCloud, then iCloud Backup. Once you are there, you will have the option Back Up Now.

 

Once you have backed up the data on your iPhone, click the Settings icon then General then Software Update, and you will likely see a notification that the update is ready, and if not, select Software Update anyway and your phone will search for it. Then just download and install it, and this can take several minutes.

 

And don't worry if you don't see the iOS 14 update right away, as Apple releases these updates in stages, and not everyone gets them at the same time.

 

If your phone's battery is not fully charged, plug it in before starting the upgrade process. You will also need a bit of storage space to run the update, so start deleting items now if you need some space.

 

According to Apple, iOS 14 is compatible with all iPhone phones, starting with the iPhone 6s, but smartphones have progressed slightly in the five years since this phone first appeared, so if you have an iPhone 6s, Apple says: These phones may not fit these versions To run every advanced feature.

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All you need to know about the upcoming Huawei Mate 40 Pro

 

It can be said that the Huawei Mate 40 Pro is one of the flagship phones that consumers have been waiting for this year, and this is due to the fact that this phone may be the last flagship phones from Huawei that work with the Kirin processor due to the ban imposed by the US government on TSMC, the Taiwanese main provider For the flagship Kirin processors that Huawei phones run on.

 

Where the flagship phone from Huawei is expected to come with the latest leading processor from TSMC, a processor (Kirin 9000) manufactured with 5 nm technology, which makes it smaller and more efficient than the processors in the Huawei Mate 30 phones, and the processor also supports 5G networks, and works to improve The camera performance of the Mate series phones.

 

Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Mate 40 Pro from Huawei:

 

the design:

It is possible that Huawei will continue its focus on the quality of the camera in the Mate 40 Pro with a distinctive camera design that draws attention as usual. Where the leaks indicate that the most obvious design change in the Mate 40 Pro is the dual-lens front camera integrated in the upper left corner of the screen, replacing the wide notch found in the Mate 30 Pro that houses the front camera.

 

The leaks also indicate that the phone screen will come in 6.7 inches - which is slightly larger than the 6.53-inch screen of the previous Mate 30 Pro - and the rear camera will come in the phone inside a circular design that protrudes slightly from the body of the phone.

 

The phone will also be thicker than the previous model, and another leak indicates that one of the rear camera lenses on the Mate 40 Pro will be a telephoto lens.

 

Specifications:

Most of the leaks say: “The phone will come with the latest Kirin processor, specifically the Kirin 9000 processor, although Huawei has not officially confirmed this yet.”

 

In addition, according to Yu Chengdong, CEO of Consumer Business, Huawei, this phone will be the last in the Mate series that will be powered by Kirin processors, due to the trade war between China and America.

 

There is no confirmed information about the operating system that the Mate 40 Pro will work on yet, but there are rumors about the possibility that the phone will work with Android, but without Google services, which puts it in a position similar to the Huawei Mate 30 phones.

 

But if Huawei postpones the launch for 2021, there is a high possibility that the phone will run Huawei's HarmonyOS operating system, as the company announced this month that it is installing its own operating system in all of its smartphones that it will launch next year.

 

Price and Availability:

It is too early to determine the initial price of the upcoming Mate 40 Pro phone, but based on the previous Mate models, we can expect that the phone will be available at a price starting from 1200 euros or higher, although this is a large amount for a phone that lacks Google services, but it will put the Mate 40 The Pro ranks the same with the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra from Samsung, which rivals it in specifications and features.

 

When is the Mate 40 Pro launch date?

Given the launch of the previous model series Mate 30 in September 2019, and the series of Mate 20 phones in October 2018, it is expected that the launch date of the new phone will be next October, however, given the impact of the Corona virus pandemic on the smartphone industry, as well as the US ban Huawei’s constant, we wouldn't be surprised if the company delayed the phone’s release to a later date.

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5 things you can do in iOS 14 that you never did before

iOS 14 brings with it a whole host of new features and improvements, and we've rounded up nearly 5 of our favorite changes that you should try after downloading the update.

 

App Clips:

App Clips feature is a new way to interact with apps in iOS 14 if developers make it available. In full.

 

Add the widget to the main screen:

In iOS 14, you can hold down an empty area of ​​the screen to access edit mode and then tap the plus icon (top left), and you'll then see a gallery of tools that allow you to drag and drop, adjust size, and create a format that changes dynamically depending on the time of day.

 

Application Library:

IOS 14 adds an app library that looks like a smarter version of the Android app drawer, where you can access the app library by going to the home screen from Settings to set whether newly installed apps will be added to one of your home screens or app library by default, but no You can customize the application library folders as it organizes your applications according to their own categories, but it is an easy way to arrange your home screen without much effort.

 

Main Screen:

With the app library available as a repository for all your apps, you don't necessarily need to have all of those home screens anymore, so press and hold an empty area on any home screen, then tap the dots that appear at the bottom of the grid, where you can show and hide individual home screens by Check or uncheck the relevant boxes.

 

Picture-in-Picture mode:

IPhone joins iPad in support of Picture-in-picture feature, picture-in-picture mode for videos with the arrival of iOS 14 operating system, so you do not have to do anything to enable this, just start watching a video on the web, YouTube, Netflix or any other application then exit the application, and the video will remain in its place, where you can click and hold on the video to move it or change its size, and note that application developers will have to add support for the new mode in their video applications as well.

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Elon Musk: Bill Gates is clueless about electric trucks

Electric car maker Tesla CEO Elon Musk has criticized fellow billionaire Bill Gates for his views on the viability of high-volume electric trucks.

When asked by a Twitter user on Saturday what he thought of Gates' opinions, Musk replied: He had no idea.

Gates outlined his thoughts on electric cars in a blog post on Aug. 24, writing: The best and cheapest batteries will make electric cars a realistic choice for every car owner.

But it cast doubt on whether current or future battery technology could be scaled up to power larger vehicles.

Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, wrote: Even with major breakthroughs in battery technology, electric cars are unlikely to be a viable solution for things like vehicles with up to 18 wheels, cargo ships and passenger planes.

"Electricity is appropriate when it comes to short distances, but we need a different solution for heavy, long-distance vehicles," he said.

Gates explained that alternative fuels, such as biofuels or electric fuels, could be a better and more environmentally friendly way to operate large vehicles such as trucks, and said: The batteries would be very large and heavy for long distances.

Gates also praised several automakers for producing all-electric pickup trucks, such as GM, Ford, Rivian and Bollinger, but he did not mention Tesla, the maker of the Cybertruck truck.

Gates' comments came as Musk is developing an electric truck, and the Tesla Semi was unveiled in 2017, and it was scheduled to be shipped to customers in 2019.

But the electric truck is two years behind schedule, and Tesla now expects to deliver it to its owners in 2021.

It is reported that this is not the first time that Gates and Musk have clashed, as Gates criticized Musk's inaccurate public comments about (COVID-19).

In February, Musk said: His previous talks with Gates were disappointing after the Microsoft billionaire revealed that his first electric car was not manufactured by Tesla, but rather from Porsche Taycan.

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Google launches Android 11 Go version with major improvements

After officially announcing the Android 11 version earlier this week, Google announced (Android 11 Go), which is a reduced version of the latest operating system versions from Google for devices with low amounts of RAM.

 

The latest update builds on the features that were introduced in the version (Android 10 Go) last year, and introduces two new features to improve the speed, reliability and security of Android devices.

 

Google claims that the Android 11 Go version is able to run applications 20 percent faster compared to the Android 10 Go version.

 

The company was able to achieve this through the initial fetching of application data, and this change allows users to easily switch between applications without their devices getting stuck.

 

It is very similar to the full Android 11 version, and Android 11 Go features a conversation section under notifications, and conversations are displayed across all messaging applications in this section, making it easier for users to see, reply to, and manage conversations in one place.

 

And to ensure optimum privacy and security, Android 11 Go devices have access to industry-leading privacy protection like any other Android device.

 

The new version also includes some new privacy improvements, which make it easier for users to control how data is shared on their devices.

 

Improvements include a one-time permission, to give apps access to specific sensors for only one case, and the Auto Reset feature, which resets permissions when the app is not used for an extended period of time.

 

And given that devices with larger screens are gaining popularity, the lighter version of Android includes support for gesture-based navigation.

 

Thanks to this, users can go to the home screen, scroll back, and switch between applications using simple gestures.

 

Google added: The new version will be available from next month on all devices with a capacity of up to 2 GB of RAM after it was previously limited to devices with RAM of 1.5 GB or less.

 

Expanding to 2GB, the devices get an additional 270MB of free memory, which allows users to run three or four other apps in the background.

 

The Android Go version for 2GB devices also provides up to 900MB of additional storage space, which is enough for up to 300 photos or full movies.

 

Google said: The Android 11 Go version will be able to support all Android devices with up to 2 GB of RAM, starting next month.

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The revised Apple Store rules are not satisfactory to Microsoft

It appears that Microsoft is not satisfied with the amended Apple Store rules, as the iPhone manufacturer has released new rules that allow game streaming services, such as (xCloud) or (Stadia), to exist on (iOS) or (iPadOS).

 

Apple wants companies like Microsoft and Google to send their games individually as separate apps using its own broadcast technology.

 

Microsoft is free to find the index application that bundles all of these individual applications and links them together.

 

A Microsoft spokesperson said: “This remains a bad experience for customers, as players want to go directly to a game from their curated list within one app just like they do with movies or songs.”

 

"Players don't want to have to download more than 100 apps to play single player games from the cloud, and we are committed to putting players at the center of everything we do, and providing a great experience is the essence of this mission," he added.

 

And if Microsoft follows the amended Apple Store rules, this means that every game that is broadcast to the iPhone or iPad from (xCloud) is subject to the usual Apple App Store rules, including 30 percent of the controversial in-app purchases.

 

This percentage forms the core of the legal battle between Apple and (Epic Games), which developed the game Fortnite, and this percentage has attracted the attention of regulators in the United States and the European Union.

 

Microsoft is intentionally highlighting the point of streaming movies or songs that do not face the same content restrictions as games.

 

Apple does not require Netflix, Spotify, or Disney Plus to send each individual movie, TV show, or album in a separate app.

 

Apple deals with games differently in its app store, and the company gets large amounts of in-app purchases related to games.

 

Games are the bulk of the (App Store) and the major entertainment industry in the United States, an industry that Apple did not compete seriously even with the service (Apple Arcade).

 

Microsoft's statement does not mention information about whether or not it will restore work on (xCloud) under the amended Apple Store rules, which may open the door to some form of game broadcasting from Microsoft or Google, as long as both companies are willing to pay the price.

 

Next week, Microsoft is preparing to launch its game streaming service, previously known as (xCloud), as part of (Xbox Game Pass Ultimate).

 

The game streaming service will be available in 22 countries on September 15th, but only on Android smartphones and tablets.

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China's restrictions on exports are posing a new challenge for the global technology industry

Legal experts said: The latest additions to China's list of controlled technology exports could upset a wide range of industries, and increase the likelihood that some global tech giants will have to split their Chinese operations.

 

The new list of export-controlled technologies - announced on August 28 - came as an unwelcome surprise for an industry already grappling with the uncertainty posed by trade tensions between China and the United States.

 

The move was initially seen as a way to give Beijing an opinion on any sale of the short video-sharing app TikTok, but advisers to Chinese and foreign companies say the potential consequences go much further.

 

"The rules were a surprise to many in the market, and there is a lot of tension in the tech sphere at the moment," said Alex Roberts - a corporate consultant at Linklaters law firm in Shanghai.

 

In addition to recommendation algorithms such as those used by ByteDance-owned TikTok, the new list of "partially restricted exports" includes drones technology, cybersecurity, voice recognition software, and handwriting scanning software.

 

Companies seeking to export these technologies must first pass reviews and obtain approvals from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Science and Technology.

 

The reviews could also affect a host of multinational companies conducting research and development within China, adds Nicholas Bahmaniar, a cybersecurity consultant at LEAF law firm in Beijing.

 

“It is very likely that a company with R&D centers in China will face a choice between keeping its R&D center in China, only to China, or leaving China so that they can use the technology they develop anywhere in the world,” said Nicholas.

 

The Commerce Department was quick to respond to speculation that the new rules were mainly targeting TikTok, saying that they were not targeting any single company.

 

Lawyers who have taken a closer look at the changes say: Their wide scope means they can reach a wide range of companies across different business sectors.

 

The changes could change the minds of companies such as Microsoft, DJI drones, video streaming service Zoom and Tencent, which exports games to all parts of the world and has a rapidly growing cloud service business overseas.

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Zoom supports two-factor authentication for desktop and mobile devices

Zoom video conferencing service began supporting two-factor authentication for application on desktop or mobile devices, giving users the option to add an extra layer of security to their account, in addition to a standard password.

 

The company said in a post on its blog: that users can activate the two-factor authentication feature through the Zoom Dashboard.

 

Zoom said: This is not the first time that it offered support for two-factor authentication, but previously, it was only available via the web, and now it is available to desktop and mobile customers. The company confirmed that all users will be able to access the new security feature, and this includes those in the company's free tier.

 

In addition to supporting two-factor authentication for more of its platforms, Zoom also offers users more ways to receive one-time login codes. Previously, a user only had the option to use an authentication app like Google Authenticator to generate their code, but now, they can choose to receive it via SMS.

 

However, SMS is generally less secure than using an app on the device as it can make intercepting codes easier. Zoom has also added support for recovery codes, which customers can use to regain access to their account if they lose their mobile device.

 

Zoom said in the middle of last June: It will provide end-to-end encryption technology to all users without exception, after talking about providing the technology to subscribers to the paid service only.

 

After the sudden growth of the service and the emergence of security problems, the service was banned in many schools around the world, in addition to the space industries company SpaceX owned by the famous entrepreneur (Elon Musk), and it was also banned by governments in Germany, Taiwan and Singapore.

 

Then Zoom promised to tighten security features that protect users, and a company official said at the end of last May: It plans to enhance the encryption of video calls hosted by customers and institutions, such as schools, but not for free account holders.

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