TikTok has been fined by a UK data protection watchdog after its investigation shows the company failed to get parental consent.
TikTok has been ordered to pay a fine of $15.6M (£12.7M) for failing to protect 1.4 million UK children under the age of 13 from accessing its platform in 2020. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s data protection watchdog, imposed the fine after finding the company used children’s data without parental consent.
According to the ICO, the company may have used the data for tracking and profiling purposes. It may have also presented children with content deemed potentially harmful or inappropriate.
“There are laws in place to make sure our children are as safe in the digital world as they are in the physical world. TikTok did not abide by those laws,” said John Edwards, information commissioner for the ICO.
“TikTok should have known better. TikTok should have done better.”
Edwards told BBC News that TikTok had “taken no steps” to get parents’ consent.
“If you’ve been looking at content which is not appropriate for your age, that can get more and more extreme. It can be quite harmful for people who are not old enough to fully appreciate the implications and to make appropriate choices.”
In an interview with the BBC, Prof Sonia Livingstone, a researcher who studies children’s digital rights and experiences at the London School of Economics and Political Science, said she was happy the ICO had taken action against TikTok but fears the fine could be “shrugged off as the cost of doing business,” implying that nothing much might change with how TikTok operates.
“Let’s hope TikTok reviews its practices thoroughly and make sure that it respects children’s privacy and safety proactively in the future,” she said.
A TikTok spokesperson said the company invests “heavily to help keep under 13s off the platform and our 40,000-strong safety team works around the clock to help keep the platform safe for our community.”
“We will continue to review the decision and are considering next steps,” the spokesperson added.
The ICO gave TikTok 28 days to appeal the fine.
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WhatsApp for Android may soon switch to a bottom navigation bar. The Meta-owned messaging platform is currently working on this major UI redesign. The in-development change was spotted within the latest beta version of the app by the folks over at WABetaInfo. It isn’t available to users yet, not even to beta testers.
While most apps offer similar UI on Android and iOS, WhatsApp is not among those. The world’s most popular messaging app has a bottom navigation bar on iPhones but the Android version has it at the top. It isn’t a problem for most users, but those who frequently switch platforms may find this inconsistency across the two platforms a bit annoying. The company is seemingly preparing to fix it, giving the Android version an iOS-like look and not the other way around.
WABetaInfo spotted this change within version 2.23.8.4 of WhatsApp beta for Android. The publication confirms that the new UI is still in development and isn’t live on the said beta version of the app for users. But they could grab a screenshot of the proposed change by digging deep into the APK file. As you can see in the attached image below, the redesigned UI places four buttons at the bottom of the screen. The new UI has Chats, Communities, Status, and Calls from left to right in that order.
The current top navigation bar has Communities on the extreme left, followed by Chats, Status, and Calls. The topmost panel with the WhatsApp logo and the camera, search, and more buttons is unchanged, though. Overall, the redesign brings Android and iOS versions of the WhatsApp app closer in terms of interface. It isn’t entirely a copied UI across the two platforms, but both follow the same design philosophy. Most Google apps also have a bottom navigation bar.
WhatsApp is still working on this UI redesign for its Android app
As mentioned earlier, a bottom navigation bar for WhatsApp’s Android app is currently in development. There’s no timeline regarding its public release. But if everything goes well, beta testers may get the new UI within the next few weeks, followed by a stable rollout. We recommend keeping the app updated to get all the latest changes and new features. The company is also working on fingerprint locking of individual chats, new poll settings, and more changes.
Do you make use of the PayPal Here POS service for your transaction needs? If you do, then it is important to know that this service has been discontinued by the company. This improvement is coming 11 years after the service came into existence.
Customers that make use of this payment service will need to switch over to a new platform. This new platform is available thanks to one of PayPal’s acquisitions. With this platform, users can still make payments using their PayPal Debit card on the company’s own POS machine.
What is this new POS payment platform from PayPal, and how can you make use of it? What now happens to the PayPal Here POS service that you made use of for your business activities? These are just a few questions that are on the mind of users of the PayPal Here POS service.
Zettle card transaction platform service will replace the PayPal Here POS service
Back in 2018, PayPal purchased iZettle, a Swedish financial technology company. This purchase cost PayPal $2.2 billion, which is double the start-up company’s valuation at the time of the purchase. PayPal aimed to increase its presence among physical retailers, who were seeking out ways to receive cashless payments from their customers.
Before this purchase, iZettle was present in over 12 countries, mainly in Europe and Latin America. But now, under PayPal’s control, it is about to establish its presence in more countries. Zettle will replace the PayPal Here POS service for businesses around the globe.
Starting with the US, from April 3rd the Here POS products from the machines to the apps will stop working. PayPal’s customers in this region are now required to switch over to the new Zettle POS service. This comes with new POS machines, payment terminals, and even a new app.
Businesses hoping to make this switch will pay a total of $199 for the all-in-one payment terminal and $40 for the barcode scanner. For smaller businesses, $29 will get them their first Zettle card reader. But they will pay $79 each if they need to purchase more than one card reader.
The app to keep track of payments will also be available for download to existing and new users. As for businesses with the all-in-one payment, they will get the app alongside the touch screen card reader. There is a long list of payment types that the new Zettle platform accepts, bringing secure and safely encrypted transactions.
Additionally, if you recently purchased a PayPal Here POS device, you might be at a loss. PayPal advises that businesses dispose of all Here POS devices properly, and switch to using the Zettle POS service. The deadline for all refunds of the Here POS devices ended in February 2023.
YouTube is investigating and warning users of a new phishing scam that has been using its authentic no-reply@youtube.com email address to lure users into giving away their login credentials.
YouTube, one of the world’s largest video-sharing platforms with billions of users, has become a target for phishing attacks. Scammers have found a new way to trap YouTubers through the platform’s Share Video by Email feature, which sends out phishing emails that look authentic. YouTube has become aware of this trend and is warning users to be cautious.
In a recent tweet, YouTube revealed details about a phishing scam where emails are being sent from an authentic YouTube account. The malicious email appears to be sent directly from YouTube, with the email address no-reply@youtube.com.
Social media content creator Kevin Breeze alerted YouTube about the new phishing scam and tweeted that it is not a spoofed email but rather an abuse of the video-sharing system. This suggests that scammers are exploiting the platform’s sharing system to send these emails.
The phishing email content is similar to those seen in previous phishing scams, containing a YouTube video and a message informing users about YouTube’s new monetization policy and new rules.
The email also includes a Google Drive link that has a password to open it. To instil urgency, users are told they have only 7 days to review and respond, otherwise their YouTube access will be restricted.
If users open the document and enter the required information, they may actually lose access to their YouTube account because it will be hijacked by scammers. This is especially concerning as most YouTube users log in using their Gmail accounts. If their YouTube account gets hijacked, their Gmail data will also be stolen.
⚠️ heads up: we’re seeing reports of a phishing attempt showing no-reply@youtube.com as the sender
be cautious & don’t download/access any file if you get this email (see below)
To stay safe, users are advised to be cautious and vigilant. They should avoid responding to messages sent by unknown senders, review emails carefully even if they are sent from the company’s official email address, and enable two-factor authentication.
In a comment to Hackread.com, Vonny Gamot, Head of EMEA at online protection company, McAfee said “Although the sender address appears to look legitimate, there are some tell-tale signs that the email is a scam. The 7-day countdown is a classic tactic from cybercriminals who often try to create a sense of urgency in a bid to make people act quickly without double-checking.”
Vonny emphasised that “You should never feel pressured into acting and always hover over any links before clicking on them to ensure the URL is correct as secure websites begin with “HTTPS,” not just “HTTP.”
“That extra “s” in HTTPS stands for “secure,” which means that it uses a secure protocol for transmitting sensitive information like passwords and credit card numbers. It often appears as a little padlock icon in the address bar of your browser,” Vonny added. “If ever in doubt over the legitimacy of an email or link, don’t engage with it and go direct to the source.”
Additionally, users are encouraged to use the best antivirus software to protect their devices against malware. YouTube may also need to temporarily disable the Share Video by Email feature to prevent exploitation by hackers.
This new phishing scam is a reminder that even the most popular and trusted platforms are not immune to cyber threats. It’s important for users to be aware and take steps to protect themselves from these types of attacks.
Google has released an Android update that fixes two critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities, and one vulnerability that has been exploited in the wild.
In the April 2023 Android security bulletin, Google announced security updates which include fixes for two critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities and one vulnerability that has been exploited in the wild. The vulnerabilities are impacting Android systems running versions 11, 12, 12L, and 13. Users should update as soon as they can.
You can find your Android’s version number, security update level, and Google Play system level in your Settings app. You should get notifications when updates are available for you, but you can also check for updates.
For most phones it works like this: Under About phone or About device you can tap on Software updates to check if there are new updates available for your device, although there may be slight differences based on the brand, type, and Android version of your device.
Two critical vulnerabilities
Google never discloses a lot of details about these vulnerabilities. Access to bug details and links are usually restricted until the majority of users are updated with a fix. Here’s what we know so far:
CVE-2023-21085: A vulnerability in the System component which allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the System component. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code.
When a program is unable to perform a proper verification of input, using unintended input can influence program data flow handling. Attackers can abuse this by creating input data that can cause changes of control flow, arbitrary control of a resource, or arbitrary code execution.
CVE-2023-21096: Another vulnerability in the System component which allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the System component. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code.
One vulnerability exploited in the wild
CVE-2022-38181: A vulnerability in the Arm Mali GPU kernel driver allows unprivileged users to access freed memory because GPU memory operations are mishandled. This use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system. A local application can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. This vulnerability is known to be exploited in targeted attacks and was first spotted in November 2022.
UAF is a type of vulnerability that is the result of the incorrect use of dynamic memory during a program’s operation. If, after freeing a memory location, a program does not clear the pointer to that memory, an attacker can use the error to manipulate the program. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. By using dynamic memory allocated to a program with higher privileges, the attacker can use those privileges to execute his code.
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This time around, we’re comparing two relatively compact flagship-grade phones, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs Xiaomi 13. The Xiaomi 13 is larger than the iPhone 14 Pro, but still, the difference is not that big at all. These are both great choices for those of you who don’t want to carry around huge phones. Still, the two devices are a lot different, which should make this comparison rather interesting.
We’ll first list their specs, and will then move to compare them across a number of other categories. We’ll compare their designs, displays, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio performance. The two phones not only look different, but do come with a rather different set of specs, and of course, entirely different software. Let’s get started, shall we?
Specs
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Xiaomi 13
Screen size
6.1-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display (120Hz refresh rate)
Both of these phones are made out of metal and glass. The iPhone 14 Pro combines a stainless steel frame with a “Corning-made glass” on the back, we still don’t know the details. The Xiaomi 13 combines an aluminum frame with the Gorilla Glass 5 on the back. Do note that the Xiaomi 13 also comes in a silicone polymer variant, which includes a different backplate. In any case, the iPhone 14 Pro is heavier than the Xiaomi 13, and the main reason is its stainless steel frame.
Apple’s compact flagship weighs 206 grams, compared to 185 or 189 grams of the Xiaomi 13 (depending on the variant). The iPhone 14 Pro is a bit shorter than the Xiaomi 13, while it has the exact same width, and the two phones are almost identical in terms of thickness too. Now, the bezels are very thin on both phones, and both devices have a flat display. The Xiaomi 13 includes a display camera hole, which is centered up top. The iPhone 14 Pro has a pill-shaped cutout at the top.
Both phones have flat sides, though they’re more pronounced on the iPhone 14 Pro. The iPhone 14 Pro also has a flat back, while the Xiaomi 13’s backplate curves into the frame at the very edges, making the phone more pleasant to hold. Both devices do have rounded corners, and rounded display corners too. You will find three cameras on the back of both phones, but with different designs. Apple has its own, easily-recognizable camera island design at this point. Xiaomi came up with something considerably more subtle for the Xiaomi 13 series.
You’re getting an IP68 certification on both devices. They’re both water and dust resistant. The Xiaomi 13 is more pleasant to hold in the hand, and it’s also noticeably lighter at the same time. Both are very slippery, though, so using a case may not be a bad idea. Needless to say, the silicone polymer variant of the Xiaomi 13 is less slippery than the rest.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs Xiaomi 13: Display
The iPhone 14 Pro features a 6.1-inch fullHD+ (2556 x 1179) LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display. That display is flat, and it supports an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. It also supports HDR10 content, and Dolby Vision too. This panel gets immensely bright at 2,000 nits of peak brightness. We’re looking at a 19.5:9 aspect ratio here, while the iPhone 14 Pro’s display is protected by the Ceramic Shield glass.
The Xiaomi 13, on the other hand, has a 6.36-inch fullHD+ (2400 x 1080) AMOLED display. This panel is also flat, and it has support for both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. It can also get immensely bright at 1,900 nits of peak brightness. The Xiaomi 13’s display has a 20:9 aspect ratio, and it’s protected by the Gorilla Glass 5 from Corning.
Now, both of these panels are excellent. They’re more than sharp enough, and have excellent viewing angles. They’re vivid, and the blacks are deep. On top of everything, the touch response is really good too. We don’t have any complaints whatsoever, as the displays also get more than bright enough outdoors. If you need a more compact phone for use in direct sunlight, these two won’t disappoint.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs Xiaomi 13: Performance
The iPhone 14 Pro is fueled by the Apple A16 Bionic processor. The phone also comes with 6GB of RAM, and NVMe flash storage. The Xiaomi 13, on the flip side, ships with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. In addition to that, Xiaomi included up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and U FS 4.0 flash storage. Do note that only the 128GB storage model has UFS 3.1 flash storage.
Do these specs equal great performance on both phones? Well, yes, they do. Both smartphones are quite snappy and responsive during everyday tasks. The same goes for gaming, by the way, you can run the most demanding games on both of these phones. Do note that the Xiaomi 13 ships with MIUI 14 on top of Android 13, and it still needs some optimization. But, overall, it’s a great implementation of Android with plenty of customization options. These two phones have entirely different approaches to software, but both of them perform admirably.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs Xiaomi 13: Battery
The iPhone 14 Pro has a 3,200mAh battery, while the Xiaomi 13 incorporates a 4,500mAh unit. Do note that iOS devices usually need smaller batteries, not to mention that the Xiaomi 13 has a larger display. Having said that, the battery life on both of these phones is good, but the iPhone 14 Pro offers more in that regard. Getting over the 7-hour screen-on-time mark is not a problem at all, while the Xiaomi 13 is in the same ballpark, but not quite there. It’s usually closer to 6 hours of screen-on-time.
Do note that your mileage may differ, though, of course. You are using different apps, have different usage habits, different signal strengths, and so on. So, who knows, you may be able to pull out even more juice from both phones. We’re just glad to see that the Xiaomi 13 is better in the battery life department than its predecessor. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 definitely has something to do with that.
When it comes to charging, these two phones are not even on the same playing field. The Xiaomi 13 completely obliterates the iPhone 14 Pro. It supports 67W wired, 50W wireless, and 10W reverse wireless charging. On top of that, it comes with a charger in the box. The iPhone 14 Pro supports 20W wired, 15W MagSafe wireless, and 7.5W Qi wireless charging. It does not include a charger in the box.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs Xiaomi 13: Cameras
The iPhone 14 Pro packs in a 48-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera (120-degree FoV), and a 12-megapixel telephoto unit (3x optical zoom). The Xiaomi 13, on the flip side, has a 50-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide unit (120-degree FoV), and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera (3.2x optical zoom). Both phones provide really good images, actually.
You’ll be glad to hear that Xiaomi managed to considerably improve the handling of white balance with this phone, compared to its predecessor. The Xiaomi 13 actually does a great job in HDR situations, and the photos end up looking pleasant. You can even choose between two shooting modes with different color presets. The images end up looking sharp and vibrant, and also well-balanced. The iPhone 14 Pro tends to provide more true-to-life images, though it still tends to struggle with highlights in demanding HDR situations, but only at times. Other than that, it’s an excellent performer.
In low light, the Xiaomi 13 tends to brighten up the shadows more than the iPhone 14 Pro, but both do a good job. The end results do end up looking different, however. Ultrawide cameras do more than a decent job on both phones, while the iPhone 14 Pro handles portrait photography better, and the same goes for video recording. Overall, chances are you’ll be happy with the performance of both phones.
Audio
You will find a set of stereo speakers on both of these phones. The ones on the iPhone 14 Pro do sound a bit better, though, at least to us. They do seem to have a bit of a wider soundstage. The difference is not that big, though, and both sets of speakers are loud enough.
Having said that, there is no audio jack on either phone. You can use their charging ports to connect your headphones via a cable, though. If you prefer a wireless connection, both devices are equipped with Bluetooth 5.3.
The new Waze Customize Your Drive feature makes your driving experience a bit more fun. Well, this will only be true for those that don’t take driving too seriously. These people are not to be mistaken for careless drivers, they just don’t like to have fun while driving.
But if you like some fun while driving, then you will find this new feature very interesting. Waze is now giving users the ability to choose from a selection of presets on how they’d like their experience. With these new presets you can change a ton of things concerning your navigation while using the Waze app.
These kinds of themes are not new to the Waze app, as they have been constant over the past years. Most people have also made use of these customization features to spice up their rides. But what is special about this new Waze Customize Your Drive feature that is rolling out to users of the app?
Everything new with the Waze Customize Your Drive feature
Your Waze app is getting a ton of design choices to help you “customize your drive.” These choices will help improve the aesthetics of the app and keep yourself and those in the car with you a bit entertained. With this feature, you can get voice directions from popular individuals and movie characters.
There are now 12 new content packs available on the Waze app for users to pick from while customizing their drive. These 12 packs are split into 4 categories for easy access when looking for what you need. The categories are Artists (popular musicians), Waze originals (just some Waze creative stuff), are we there yet (movie characters), and Stress-free Commute (to keep you ready for the day ahead).
Another new feature to help you enjoy your ride is the Zodiac pack. This allows you to pick your overall theme by using various Zodiac signs. There are also new Waze moods available for users to try out while using the navigation on a drive.
All these customization features are now available in the Customize Your Drive section of the Waze app. This section can be accessed by tapping on the menu bar. These customization features are currently available to Waze users in the US and might roll out to other regions in the coming months.
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Over 250 suppliers have committed to using renewable energy for all Apple production by 2030, bringing the tech giant closer to an ultimately carbon-neutral supply chain.
In 2021, Apple made a public commitment to being 100 percent carbon neutral across its entire business — including the supply chain and product life cycle — by 2030. With that in mind, the company unveiled a 10-year roadmap showing a series of innovative actions to lower emissions.
Apple provided an update on its effort via a press release earlier today.
According to the Cupertino-based tech giant, over 250 global manufacturing partners are now on a path to decarbonize Apple production by 2030. Furthermore, Apple notes that the suppliers currently support over 13 gigawatts of renewable electricity — a whopping 30 percent increase within a year
“With partners around the world, we’re adding even more renewable energy to power our global supply chain and investing in next-generation green technologies,” says Apple CEO Tim Cook. “The scale of this challenge is immense — but so is our determination to meet it.”
Here’s how.
Achieving a 100 Percent Carbon-Neutral Supply Chain
As part of its carbon-neutrality plan, Apple asked its suppliers to decarbonize Apple’s production and source 100 percent renewable energy. To meet this goal, the tech giant works closely with its manufacturing partners for clean energy and carbon reduction solutions.
These include live training through Apple’s Clean Energy Academy and free learning resources. And it’s working.
According to Apple, over 40 manufacturing partners joined its Supplier Clean Energy Program in the last year. Furthermore, the operational renewable energy across Apple’s global supply chain has expanded five times over to reach 13.7 gigawatts.
As a result, the tech giant managed to avoid roughly 17.4 million metric tons of carbon emissions in 2022. Apple says that’s equivalent to removing nearly 3.8 million cars from the road.
“Our new supplier commitments demonstrate the rapid pace of progress we’re making toward our 2030 carbon neutrality goal,” said Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives. “We are taking urgent action on a global scale to unlock a greener, more innovative, and more resilient future.”
Read Apple’s press release for more details on the company’s clean energy goal.
Samsung could be looking to justify shipping the Galaxy S23 FE with a two-year-old processor by lowering the asking price. According to the Korean media, the new Fan Edition (FE) model may debut with a price tag of around KRW 800,000 or roughly $600. If true, we are in for a $100 price cut at a time when everything is getting more expensive.
The FE-branded affordable Galaxy flagships could get a price cut this year
Samsung’s FE lineup sits between its flagships and mid-range smartphones. These devices bring the best of Galaxy flagships at an affordable price by removing the premium extras. The Galaxy S20 FE kicked off this journey in late 2020 and was an instant hit. However, a global semiconductor shortage delayed the launch of the Galaxy S21 FE. It arrived in early 2022 and couldn’t replicate the success as Samsung launched the Galaxy S22 series a month later.
This led to rumors that the Korean firm will shelve the FE project altogether. While it didn’t launch a Galaxy S22 FE, the project isn’t dead just yet. Samsung is now working on the Galaxy S23 FE with plans to release it later this year. It has even canceled the Galaxy A74 to make room for the new FE phone. However, to ensure that the device maintains the “affordable flagship” legacy, the company is reportedly planning to equip it with the Exynos 2200 processor.
This is the same processor that powered last year’s Galaxy S22 flagships in Europe and a few other regions. It’s certainly no slouch, but it will be almost two generations old when the Galaxy S23 FE arrives on the market. Samsung skipped the Exynos 2300 and is now expected to introduce the Exynos 2400 around the same time later this year. It appears the company is avoiding buying a newer flagship processor from Qualcomm or MediaTek to keep the cost down. A $600 priced phone with Galaxy S23-grade cameras, RAM, storage, and other key specs would be pretty compelling.
Samsung may also be mulling an Exynos-powered Galaxy S24
The same report from a Korean publication also says that Samsung is considering shipping the Galaxy S24 with the Exynos 2400 processor in some markets. The company reportedly wants to increase the market share of its in-house chipsets. However, there’s little chance of this happening. Most industry experts claim that the Galaxy S24 series will be powered by an overclocked version of Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 globally. This year’s Galaxy S23 flagships use an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
Considering this, we advise you to take this information with a grain of salt. There’s still plenty of time for the Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy S24 launch. These early reports about their processors and pricing may not be accurate. Things should get clearer over time. We will keep you updated accordingly.
