WordPress admins running the Modern Events Calendar plugin on their websites must rush to update their sites with the latest plugin release. That’s because hackers have started exploiting a serious vulnerability in the Calendar plugin to target WordPress sites.
Modern Events Calendar Plugin Vulnerability Risks 150K Sites
The WordPress security service Wordfence recently shared details about a serious security vulnerability in the Modern Events Calendar plugin.
As explained in their post, the Modern Events Calendar plugin had an arbitrary file upload vulnerability. The flaw appeared due to missing file type validation in the plugin’s set_featured_image function. An adversary could exploit this flaw to upload malicious image files or .php files on the target server to trigger remote code execution.
While exploiting the flaw required the attacker to have authenticated access, unauthenticated attacks could also become possible on sites allowing unauthenticated event submissions. In the worst exploitation attempts, the vulnerability could even allow a complete website takeover via webshells or other techniques.
The vulnerability received the CVE ID CVE-2024-5441, achieving a high severity rating and a CVSS score of 8.8. Wordfence has shared the detailed technical analysis of the flaw in its post.
Patch Your Sites ASAP as Hackers Actively Exploit The Flaw
The vulnerability first caught the attention of security researcher Friderika Baranyai (alias Foxyyy), who then reported it via Wordfence’s bug bounty program. Following his report, Wordfence coordinated with the plugin developers to patch the flaw that impacted plugin release 7.11.0.
Eventually, the developers, Webnus, patched the flaw with the Modern Events Calendar 7.12.0. Besides, the researcher won a $3,094 bounty for the bug report.
While the patch has been released, Wordfence detected active exploitation attempts for this vulnerability. Given that the plugin boasts over 150,000 active installations, the flaw risks thousands of websites globally. Therefore, users must ensure updating their sites with the latest plugin release to avoid potential threats.
A Houthi-aligned group has been deploying Android surveillanceware called GuardZoo since October 2019 to target military personnel in the Middle East by leveraging social engineering tactics and using military-themed lures to trick victims into downloading the malware.
Based on a preexisting RAT (Remote Access Trojan) called Dendroid, GuardZoo grants attackers remote control over the infected device, allowing for data exfiltration and potentially additional malware installations.
The campaign remains active and has targeted users in Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Oman, as Google has confirmed that no GuardZoo-infected apps are currently available on Google Play.
List of GuardZoo samples with dates and titles.
GuardZoo, a derivative of the leaked Dendroid RAT, utilizes a custom C2 backend built with ASP.NET instead of the original’s PHP web panel.
It communicates with its C2 server through its primary address, https://wwwgoogl.zapto[.]org and a backup at https://somrasdc.ddns[.]net. GuardZoo boasts over 60 commands, most exclusive to it and presumably added by the attacker, for various malicious tasks.
List of C2 commands and functions.
An app can download and load external DEX files from a C2 server instead of requiring a full APK update, which is downloaded from “<C2 Address>/updateApp?dexfile=classes.dex” and placed in the app’s data directory’s “dex” folder.
The app then restarts to load the new DEX file. While this secondary payload delivery method is deprecated, the code for DEX loading is still present, potentially allowing the app to revert to this method in the future.
GuardZoo can download and dynamically load external DEX files.
GuardZoo, a Yemeni malware, utilizes dynamic DNS domains registered to YemenNet for C2 communication by employing self-signed certificates and using the ASP.NET backend on IIS 10.
Upon infecting a device, GuardZoo establishes connection and retrieves initial commands: uploading specific geolocation files (KMZ, WPT, RTE, TRK) created after a set date, setting a 15-minute retry window on errors, disabling local logging, and uploading file metadata.
Communication is over HTTPS, but the request body is unencrypted.
GuardZoo can upload the list of files to the device.
GuardZoo, a malware family, has been targeting devices in the Middle East since at least December 2022 by luring users with various themes, including military, religious, and ebooks, to trick users into installing it.
The initial infection vectors are WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, and browser downloads.
Unsecured C2 server logs reveal that victims are mostly located in Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, with a smaller number in Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and Qatar.
The logs also contain IP addresses and mobile carrier details of the victim devices.
According to C2 server logs, victim IPs are scattered around Middle Eastern countries.
Analysis of the C2 server by Lookout revealed its purchase on March 18th, 2019, from a distributor in the United Arab Emirates, likely serving Yemen.
The codebase itself was primarily English, but the user interface and messages indicated Modern Standard Arabic usage.
The timezone was set to “Asia/Baghdad” (GMT+3) and the project was named “Project 500” locally, while log entries suggested the targets were Pro-Hadi forces, Yemen’s internationally recognized government, further corroborated by an exfiltrated document referencing the Yemeni Ministry of Defense.
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) announced today that major retail banks will phase out the use of One-Time Passwords (OTPs) for bank account logins within the next three months.
This change will apply to customers who have activated their digital tokens on mobile devices, aiming to protect them against phishing scams better.
Digital Tokens to Replace OTPs
According to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) reports, customers who have activated digital tokens on their mobile devices will now use them to log in to their bank account via browsers or mobile banking apps.
The digital token will authenticate logins without needing an OTP, which scammers can potentially steal or trick customers into disclosing.
Those who have not yet activated their digital tokens are strongly encouraged to do so to reduce the risk of phishing attacks. OTPs were introduced in the 2000s as a multi-factor authentication method to bolster online security.
However, technological advancements and sophisticated social engineering tactics have made it easier for scammers to phish for OTPs, often through fake bank websites that closely mimic legitimate ones.
This new measure is expected to strengthen the authentication process, making it more difficult for scammers to access customer accounts and funds fraudulently without explicit authorization via mobile devices.
Ongoing Efforts to Combat Phishing Scams
Phishing scams continue to be a significant concern in Singapore. Banks are working closely with MAS and the Singapore Police Force to develop and introduce solutions to strengthen collective resistance against evolving scam tactics.
Mrs. Ong-Ang Ai Boon, Director of ABS, emphasized the importance of this measure, stating, “This measure provides customers with further protection against unauthorized access to their bank accounts. While they may cause some inconvenience, such measures are necessary to help prevent scams and protect customers.”
Ms. Loo Siew Yee, Assistant Managing Director (Policy, Payments & Financial Crime) at MAS, added, that MAS continues to work closely with banks to protect consumers by leaning hard against digital banking scams.
This latest measure will complement good cyber hygiene practices that customers must continue to practice, such as safeguarding their banking credentials.
As Singapore banks transition away from OTPs, customers are urged to activate their digital tokens and stay vigilant against phishing attempts to ensure their online banking security.
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July 12, 2024 – In a new malware campaign, threat actors are using Google ads to target Mac users looking to download Microsoft Teams.
July 12, 2024 – Customers of the stalkerware application mSpy had their customer support details exposed after a data breach
July 12, 2024 – AT&T has told customers about yet another data breach. This time call and text records of nearly all customers were stolen.
July 12, 2024 – Apple has sent a warning to people targeted by mercenary spyware in 98 countries.
July 8, 2024 – Shopify has denied it has suffered a breach, saying the stolen data comes from a third-party provider that will notify affected customers.
Hackers often target NuGet as it’s a popular package manager for .NET, which developers widely use to share and consume reusable code.
Threat actors can distribute malicious code to many projects by compromising the NuGet packages.
In August 2023, ReversingLabs detected a malicious campaign against NuGet and noticed the change in techniques used by the threat actors.
Malicious NuGet Campaign
Earlier, they had been utilizing simple initialization scripts in more than 700 malignant packages and then switched to using *.targets files to exploit NuGet’s MSBuild integrations.
The most recent variant uses obfuscated downloaders incorporated into genuine PE binaries using IL weaving.
To appear trustworthy, there were attempts like impersonation, typosquatting, and artificially inflating download counts.
IL weaving (Source – ReversingLabs)
This attack is an example of how these attackers can adjust their tactics as well as grow their skills to compromise the .NET ecosystem further.
This threat actor has been persistently targeting NuGet for over six months with advanced skills that have evolved to use IL weaving techniques.
This method enhances the detection complexity, as it injects malicious module initializers into legitimate .NET binaries.
Lately, attacks include patching DLL files from popular packages such as Guna.UI2.WinForms and using typosquatting to bypass NuGet’s prefix reservation system. Obfuscated SeroXen RAT is downloaded using the injected code.
Package with a reserved prefix (Source – ReversingLabs)
After all, while analyzing compiled binaries might be more complicated than plaintext scripts, ReversingLabs Spectra Assure, among others, can identify suspicious functionalities in these altered packages, consequently illustrating a cat-and-mouse game between threat actors and security measures within the NET ecosystem.
Using homoglyphs to evade prefix reservations, researchers said the NuGet campaign produces packages that look real but aren’t.
Attackers used IL weaving to alter legal DLLs and injected obfuscated module initializers, making malware detection difficult.
About 60 packages and 290 versions were identified by ReversingLabs in this campaign, all of which had already been deleted on NuGet.
This attack’s emerging tactics in supply chain threats involve software such as binary patches and advanced typosquatting.
This is important as it shows that development organizations should be more cautious and use advanced detection techniques against these stealthy attacks aimed at open-source package managers.
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The European Union is regularly investigating big tech companies, and the latest company currently under scrutiny is X. The European Commission now claims X has violated the Digital Services Act (DSA), at least judging by the Commission’s preliminary findings.
It seems that the platform’s approach to paid verification is what is bothering the EU. Regulators say the practice “deceives users” and does not correspond to industry practice. The issue seems to be that since anyone can get a blue check-mark, it’s difficult to determine the authenticity of accounts. Also, there is, reportedly, evidence of bad actors using check-marks to trick people.
Paid check-marks seem to lead to an increase in scams and spam.
On top of that, the EU believes that X has a lack of advertising transparency. The EU claims that the tech giant doesn’t have a reliable, searchable ad repository. The EU says that X violates the DSA by failing to give researchers sufficient access to public data. According to the Commission, researchers are dissuaded from carrying out projects or forced to pay high fees to do their research.
Back in the day, Blue Checks used to mean trustworthy sources of information. Now with X, our preliminary view is that they deceive users and infringe the DSA. We also consider that X’s ads repository and conditions for data access by researchers are not in line with the DSA transparency requirements. X has now the right of defense — but if our view is confirmed we will impose fines and require significant changes.
If the Commission finds that X is guilty, it can be fined up to six percent of its global annual revenue, which should be a pretty big sum. Also, the EU could direct X to ensure compliance with the DSA and impose further fines if the company fails to do so.
Izzy, a tech enthusiast and a key part of the PhoneArena team, specializes in delivering the latest mobile tech news and finding the best tech deals. Her interests extend to cybersecurity, phone design innovations, and camera capabilities. Outside her professional life, Izzy, a literature master’s degree holder, enjoys reading, painting, and learning languages. She’s also a personal growth advocate, believing in the power of experience and gratitude. Whether it’s walking her Chihuahua or singing her heart out, Izzy embraces life with passion and curiosity.
The foldable phone has come a long way since the dog days of $2,000 devices being destroyed by grains of sand. From gimmick to glory, the foldable phone, thanks to innovations from companies like Samsung, Oppo, Motorola, etc., has become a mainstay in the smartphone industry. Now, several companies on the market have added their take on the foldable phone, and that list includes Chinese company Vivo. I was given the opportunity to review the new Vivo X Fold3 Pro.
Right now, the foldable phone market is prime for a new king. At the time of writing this review, Samsung just held its latest Galaxy Unpacked event where it announced the Galaxy Z Fold 6. That announcement was a testament to Samsung’s laziness with its smartphone launches recently. This is why we’re looking to companies like Vivo to breathe life into this still fledgling market.
We’ve already seen how other companies have been able to lap Samsung in terms of overall innovation in the foldable smartphone market. Why is this important? Well, Vivo is one of the companies putting Samsung to shame. Its foldable phones have been turning heads throughout the market and making some users consider abandoning their cart on Samsung.com.
So, is the Vivo X Fold3 Pro the book-style foldable you should get, or is this a book that’s better left unread? Let’s find out in this review.
Vivo X Fold3 Pro Review: Design
It’s a bit ironic that I was just talking smack about Samsung because the Vivo X Fold3 Pro takes a few notes from Samsung’s book. Some notes come from the design. Starting off, this is a gorgeous phone!
It’s a pretty svelte device as far as foldables go. While not quite as thin as the Honor Magic foldables, the X Fold3 Pro isn’t exactly a chonk. When closed, it feels like I’m holding a thicker slab phone. I feel it just a bit more in the pocket, and it’s just a bit more significant in the hand, but it’s not to the point where it’s uncomfortable.
On the back of the phone (while closed), there’s that large circular camera bump. I’m personally not a huge fan of that aesthetic, but I don’t think it looks bad. There’s a textured ring circling the camera package that I think adds a distinguished flair to the phone.
The back has a matte glass texture that I rather like. That section of the back is encased within the metal frame which almost gives it a two-tone look. Lastly, the frame is chamfered which I really like. This adds a sort of an elegant industrial look to it and, it actually makes it appear a bit thinner than it is.
Lastly, the outer screen has a slight curve to it. It adds some nice dimension to the device.
Outer screen aspect ratio
The Samsung influence comes with the aspect ratio of the display. Companies like Oppo, OnePlus, and Google have opted for a wider aspect ratio. This is so that they feel better when you’re using them closed. However, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro’s outer display is on the narrow side just like the Galaxy Z Fold phones.
I wouldn’t say that it’s bad; I came to this phone straight off of the Galaxy S24+. So, using this phone closed was a bit jarring at first. Some things are just a little bit cramped on the screen and text throughout the UI. I feel it more when I’m typing on the keyboard.
I wouldn’t say that the screen is useless. All of the apps I typically use are perfectly usable on the outer display. I never found myself NEEDING to unfold the phone to use apps regularly. One thing I’d say is that I find myself unfolding the phone to watch videos. Watching videos on the outer display is okay, but opening it up just ups the experience.
Overall
Honestly, there isn’t a foldable phone on the market that I don’t think is good-looking. I know that we all talk about how Samsung recycles its design, but we have to admit that they’re damn good-looking devices. While I don’t have a look that I prefer, I think that the Vivo X Fold3 Pro is among my favorites. It’s a beautiful phone in all definitions of the word.
Vivo X Fold3 Pro Review: Build quality
Ah yes, the most critical point of any foldable device’s review, the build quality! Well, I’ll be honest, that hasn’t been the case for a few years. Foldable phones aren’t quite as durable as the slab phones lining shelves. However, they’ve come a long way since 2019. Companies have been making them more durable over the years, and it’s to the point where you can comfortably use a foldable without needing to baby it.
The Vivo X Fold3 Pro is proof of this. This is a solid-feeling phone in every way. When I pick it up, it feels like I’m holding a very sturdy and well-built phone. I can comfortably slip it into my pocket and use it out in the world without feeling like I’m holding a delicate piece of pottery.
This goes for unfolding it. I admit that I was walking on eggshells when I first used the phone. I had to literally practice the art of opening the phone to avoid having it slip out of my hand, opening it too far, or scratching the display. However, that only lasted a few days.
After getting used to using the phone, I found that it’s really sturdy. When open, this phone is notably thin. While that’s the case, it was still sturdy. I don’t feel like I need to handle it like I’m holding a newborn. I can sit back, watch videos, read books, type messages, and play games just like I’m using a regular tablet. The keyword here is “Comfortable.” I have peace of mind when using the phone unfolded, and that’s one of the most important parts of the experience. Why use a foldable if you don’t want to unfold it?
When I first got the phone, I would fold it and unfold it at about .05mph. I was so precious about how quickly I’d open it. Now, I’m not scared to open and close it with a bit of haste. It doesn’t feel like I’m damaging the phone when I open it with a bit of speed.
The peace of mind could be more peaceful
There’s one gripe that I have with how this device was built. It’s too slippery! The matte glass is nice, but it’s about the most slippery material I’ve used on a phone. I feel comfortable when using the Vivo X Fold3 Pro, but I still have to tip-toe just a bit. Whenever I take the phone out of my pocket or pick it up, I always fear that it will slip right out of my hand.
Thankfully, the smooth glass on the outer display helps add some grip. I think that Vivo could have opted for a material with more traction like faux leather. I sometimes pop on the included case just to add some grip to the phone. The case, unfortunately, adds some bulk to the device.
Lastly, when opening and closing the phone, I do hear a little bit of noise from the hinge. It’s not bad, and it doesn’t sound like it’s going to break on me. It’s just something to keep in mind.
Overall
I didn’t think that, in five years’ time, the foldable phone would be where it is now. When using the Vivo X Fold3 Pro, I had some worries, but they weren’t the kind of worries that come with using a foldable. I didn’t worry about the hinge, opening it, or using it while open.
The only concern that I had was one that I had about any phone. It’s so slippery that I feel like I’m going to drop it. However, it’s still a very solid and well-built phone.
Vivo X Fold3 Pro Review: Display
Okay… I thought I saw the best that smartphone displays could offer. I used the Galaxy S24+ along with some of the most beautiful displays from Tecno phones. So, I thought that I was done with being blown away by a smartphone’s display.
However, I’ve never used a Vivo device before, so I didn’t know what to expect. I know that the display is a big part of the foldable phone experience, so I know that fitting some quality panels in the phone was a priority. Let’s see if this display surpasses expectations.
Brightness
I’d say that the display brightness is the only low point of the display, and it’s not all that low. The phone performs decently out in the daylight. I can see everything clearly even in the bright sunlight. This goes for navigating the UI, watching videos, and playing games.
The reason I say that it’s the lowest point is because it’s not the brightest I’ve seen. I’m met with my reflection just a little more than I would have liked. I wouldn’t say that it’s not great, but still pretty good.
This goes for both the inner and outer displays. That’s good because I wouldn’t want to see the brightness diminish between screens.
Colors
This is one of the only displays that I didn’t need to boost the colors for a great experience. In fact, I was actually surprised to know that I was looking at the standard color setting out of the box. When I review devices, I review them based on the out-of-the-box settings. For this phone, I’ll be talking about the out-of-the-box settings along with the Bright color mode.
Starting off with the standard mode, I think that the colors were pretty nice. While they’re toned down, they still have a little bit of punch to them. They’re pleasant overall, with just a dash of saturation. They certainly make the UI and app icons look really nice. Out of the box, I’d say that they’re similar to what you’d get from the Poco F6 series.
I would be happy to use this phone on the standard setting, but I opted for the Bright color mode. This mode gives the colors more of that trademark OLED saturation. So, everything’s just a bit more colorful. What I like is the fact that the colors are boosted, but the system doesn’t push them too far. They just get a little boost to make everything a little more lively.
Crease
The dreaded crease! When I first started using the phone, I didn’t really notice the crease at all. After using it for more than a week, I’d say that I notice the crease just a little bit more, but it’s still not bad. It’s nowhere near as bad as Samsung’s foldables.
Overall
The Vivo X Fold3 Pro has one of my favorite screens on a smartphone. I absolutely love the color calibration. That, along with the sharp resolution and fluid 120Hz refresh rate make it just a joy to look at. The brightness is pretty good, but nothing really special. Vivo knocked it out of the park with this phone!
Vivo X Fold3 Pro Review: Speakers
Great speakers and small spaces don’t typically go together, but smartphone makers have been able to impress us over the years. The thing about book-style foldables is that the available space is getting smaller. Companies are trying to make phones that are as thick as a regular smartphone when closed. This means that they only have about half as much real estate because they have to live on one side of the phone.
So, I didn’t really expect much from the speakers in the Vivo X Fold3 Pro. It’s just one of those things you’d have to compromise on when moving over to a foldable. It’s like the battery life and durability. However, Vivo has surpassed expectations so far. Let’s see how the speakers fared.
I’m going to split this part of the review into two sections. Firstly, I ran the speakers through a set of six test pieces specifically designed to emphasize different aspects of a speaker’s performance: Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance, Vocals, and Immersion.
After that, I’ll review the day-to-day experience of just casually watching content and listening to music.
Part 1: Scientific
Starting off with the Volume, these aren’t the loudest speakers I’ve heard. The volume test piece that I used is a loud rock song, and I wasn’t able to get too much power from them. They’re not the worst offenders, but I’d say that they’re on the lower end. Again, I understand because they had to be crammed into a tighter space.
As for the Bass, this is an area where I was a bit surprised. The second I picked up this phone and felt how thin it was, I assumed that the speakers would be pretty tinny. However, that’s not the case. The speakers produce a pretty warm and deep sound. The second test piece really accentuates the lower-end audio, and I was pleased with the results. The sound wasn’t only bassy, it was also pretty open.
Moving onto the Treble, I was pleased with the sound, but I wasn’t quite as impressed as I was with the bass. The test piece had a lot of high-pitched notes, but it wasn’t as crisp as I would have wanted. It’s not bad, but not game-changing.
In terms of overall Balance, I think that the sound leans more toward the low-end. The audio seems to have an all-around bassy profile.
The Vocal performance is important for any set of speakers, especially if you’re planning on listening to music with them. When it comes to the vocal performance of these speakers, they do a commendable job. I can hear voices rather clearly over the rest of the music. There are some nice details, and it makes for an overall great listening experience. I feel like it could be just a bit better, but it’s not bad at all.
Wrapping it all up, the overall Immersion is extremely important, especially if you’re looking to watch some movies or TV shows using this phone. You’ll want a sound that’s lush and immersive; a sound to suck you into the action. Well, I think that these speakers do the job. The test piece was a very lush and immersive orchestral piece, and I think that these speakers projected the audio nicely.
So, as for the scientific test, I think that these speakers definitely get a passing score.
Part 2: Real-world use
Next up, I’m going to give you my experience using these speakers in my day-to-day life. I used the speakers mostly for watching videos on YouTube. All of the elements from the scientific tests came together to make it a nice video-watching experience. I found myself having to turn the speakers up to near-max when the AC would kick on. That’s the only drawback I’d say I experienced. When taking the phone outside, the ambient noise of the outside world made them a little bit hard to hear.
Obviously, with a screen this good, you know that I watched some movies and shows on the phone. The speakers are great for this. That punchy and immersive sound really makes it great for this kind of media. I also listened to a bit of music from different genres, and it all sounds nice.
Just using the Vivo X Fold3 Pro, I can say that these are some of my favorite speakers. I don’t know if the low volume is because of the lack of space, but that was the only area where I wasn’t impressed with the speakers.
Overall
I was thoroughly impressed with these speakers’ performance. After all of the scientific tests were done, I found that I just enjoyed using them. The speakers’ performance is one of the strongest aspects of this phone.
Vivo X Fold3 Pro Review: Performance
This being the latest and greatest from a major smartphone brand, I had no doubts about the performance. And, you know what, I was not disappointed. Being a person who mostly reviews mid-rangers, I’ve run into my fair share of phones that lag here and there. However, I’ve used some speed demons that run as smooth as buttered silk, and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro is one of them.
There’s not much to say about navigating the interface. There are no dropped frames, stutters, or hesitations. Everything glides. It’s using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, so that should come as no surprise.
Being a person who doesn’t shy away from a little pizzazz on his screen, I don’t mind live wallpapers. This phone comes with some Kinetic wallpapers that react when I fold and unfold it. Well, those animations always play smoothly without dropping any frames. That’s important because, at that point, the phone is literally changing its entire interface, and sometimes changes orientation. This is where weaker phones would lag at some point. However, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro maintained its smooth performance.
This goes for navigating the interface, going between apps, using said apps, etc. Sure, this just means that it can run the software that came loaded onto it, which isn’t really much of an achievement when put into words. However, no matter how powerful the chip is, if the software isn’t properly optimized, then you’ll see stutters. I won’t go too in-depth with the software just yet, but I can say that the software is nicely optimized.
As a side note, the ultrasonic fingerprint scanner is extremely fast and accurate. Up until I used the Galaxy S24+, the only under-display fingerprint scanners I used were optical. The ones from Tecno were pretty good, but they were still bested by a good back/side-mounted scanner. The one in the Galaxy was amazing, and I think that the one in the Vivo X Fold3 Pro is a bit of a step-up from the Galaxy’s. Honestly, it’s the best one that I’ve used. Both the one on the outer display and the inner display are great.
On a personal note, I’m happy that Vivo went for an under-display fingerprint scanner and not a side-mounted one. I’m more of a fan of under-display scanners. I always find myself accidentally unlocking phones with side-mounted scanners.
Benchmarks
As part of the review, I ran this phone through some benchmark programs just to get some on-paper-performance metrics. Of course, they’re not an objective indicator of the day-to-day performance, but they’re here for you if you want them.
Starting off with Geekbench 6, the results were actually some of the best on the market. Again, it’s not just because of the hardware. Other companies have plopped the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 into their phones. However, they all handle the hardware differently, creating different results. What were the results for the Vivo X Fold3 Pro? For the single-core performance, it scored a blazing 2111. To put that into perspective, the highest score on the app belongs to the Galaxy S24 Ultra, and it only beat this phone by 61 points (2172). It’s in second place, and it only missed it by an inch.
Moving onto the multi-core score, this story is similar. However, this time around, it’s in third place. It scored 6332, which is a fair bit behind the Galaxy S24+ (6661) and the Galaxy S24 Ultra (6782). While it’s further from first place than with the single-core score, it’s still one of the most powerful phones on the market.
Lastly, I ran the phone through 3D Mark. It got a Best Loop Score of 4467 and a Lowest Loop Score of 2486. Lastly, it got a Stability rating of 55.6%.
Overall
There’s not much more to say about this phone other than it’s FAST! It has some of the top hardware on the Android phone market and its software is optimized for it. You won’t have any performance issues while using this phone.
Vivo X Fold3 Pro Review: Gaming performance
Sometimes, the general and gaming performance go hand in hand. If the phone lags when opening Gmail, it doesn’t stand a chance at running Genshin Impact. However, that’s not always the case. There are phones that perform like crap but game like a champ. Sometimes, it’s the opposite. So, it’s important to take both aspects as separate parts of the performance.
2D games
Starting off my testing, I went for the low-end. I loaded up some 2D games. It should come as no surprise, but the phone ran them like a dream. I used Survivor.IO. This is a 2D game, but what makes it a good game to test on a phone is the fact that it can have hundreds of sprites on the screen at a time. That can cause some beefy phones to stutter. I didn’t experience any stutters whatsoever while playing that game.
Another 2D game I played is called Last Cloudia. It’s a pixelated RPG that has a ton of battles and animations. Again, it’s deceptively taxing. However, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro tackled it like a pro.
Mid-range 3D games
Moving into 3D games, I went for two tried and true titles. Sky: Children of The Light and Asphalt 9. These are two games that are graphically intensive in their own rights. I turned them up to their highest graphic settings and played them both for a while. Again, the gameplay was super smooth.
Sky is a game that has a ton of wide-open spaces, and it’s a beautiful-looking game all around. As for Asphalt, anyone familiar with the series should know how intense those races can get. So, they’re definitely able to slow down some weaker hardware.
The Hoyo Titans
Now, rounding out the testing, I ran two of the most graphically intensive games on the Play Store. These are Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail. I didn’t really think that the X Fold3 Pro would break a sweat with these games, and I wasn’t disappointed (for the most part). Starting off with Star Rail, the phone ran this game rather well at its highest graphical setting. With everything maxed out, it ran smoothly, but there were some instances of stopped frames and stutters. This happened with some of the attacks. The game would lock up for just a fraction of a second. That also happened during transition screens.
It’s not something that would hinder the overall experience, however. These instances aren’t so common that they slow down the gameplay. While there are more stutters than I would have liked to see, it’s not bad. I’d personally take the occasional hiccup if it means that I can play that gorgeous game at its maximum settings.
Moving onto Genshin, this game tends to be better optimized than Star Rail. Where Star Rail typically dips in performance, Genshin soars. Just like with Star Rail, I cranked all of the graphical settings to their max.
Whereas Star Rail choked at a few points, Genshin ran perfectly smooth. It didn’t matter if I was in a town or doing battle, the game ran smoothly. I ran it for a while, even after the phone got a bit hot, and it still maintained its top-tier performance.
Overall
If you want to use the Vivo X Fold3 Pro as your pocket gaming device, then you won’t have any issues doing so. This phone was able to run all of the games that I threw at it smoothly. Playing Star Rail does give you some dropped frames, but the overall performance of that game is smooth.
The gaming performance is only delivering on the promise established by its general performance.
Vivo X Fold3 Pro Review: Camera
Ah, the dreaded camera section! Foldable phones don’t typically fare too well in this part of the review. The companies making these phones have two choices. They could either skimp on the camera tech in order to save space or give their thin foldable a half-inch thick camera bump. Vivo managed to fit this phone with some pretty impressive camera sensors for how thin it is. The thing is that the camera bump has some thickness to it. Vivo was able to fit a telephoto camera in it. So, the company was able to find a nice sweet spot in between.
Exposure/contrast
In terms of overall exposure, I didn’t have any issues with it. In fact, I was quite impressed. This is a first for me. Vivo produced some of the most balanced pictures in terms of exposure of any phone I’ve reviewed. With most other cameras, I find that they lean either toward overexposure or underexposure en route to reaching a good balance. This camera managed to create perfectly balanced images while keeping shadows and highlights in check. This image below was exposed beautifully.
As for the contrast, I was also impressed with this camera. A lot of the time, cameras would have trouble with crushing the shadows in contrasty shots. With the X Fold3, some of the shadows were a bit dark, but I could make out details in them. The superior contrast of the images makes them look that much better, and it goes hand in hand with the great exposure.
Colors
The color reproduction of this camera is a bit of a weird story. The colors this camera produces are more saturated than they are in real life, but they’re handled in a way that makes them pleasing to look at. Restraint and balance are two of the most important things to keep in mind here. Without them, you wind up getting pictures like those produced by the Motorola Edge 2023. My eyes are still burning from how saturated those pictures were.
Vivo, on the other hand, was able to give me images that look like they were edited by a human being. By that, I mean that it looks like a human added just enough saturation to the images to give them a nice artistic pop without going overboard. They’re responsibly saturated, and I love them. A great example would be this image of the crepe-myrtle.
As you can see, the flowers’ color was boosted, but it doesn’t sizzle. The sky was, maybe, a bit more saturated than I would have liked, but it still looks beautiful. Another great example is the image of the leaves below. The leaves have such a lush and warm tone to them. It’s not 100% accurate, but Vivo managed to really give them a nice appearance.
When it comes to reds, I think that they do suffer a bit from the saturation. Looking at the picture of this red pipe, the color dips a bit into oversaturation. The pipe almost has this candy-pink color to it.
Low light
Vivo is one of the best companies when it comes to low-light performance and the X Fold3 Pro continues to impress. Bringing down the lights, the images this phone produces are still very detailed and bright. The picture of the mouse was taken in a dimly lit living room, and it looked like it was taken during the mid-afternoon.
The images of the flowers in the corner had even less light, but the camera was still able to pull some nice details from the wall. I was actually shocked.
This is the same thing for the Amazon suitcase. I was surprised about how much contrast this camera was able to pull from the image.
It did a good job of exposing the image of the dog. Again, there was barely any light in the image, but it was able to pull some fine details from his fur. Also, I was surprised by how well it was able to draw details from the sheet.
I know that Vivo has a good reputation for its low-light performance, and I can see why. This is a fantastic low-light shooter.
Here are more samples:
Zooming
When it comes to the zooming performance, I think this phone does a good job overall. It has a 3x telephoto camera, and the camera can zoom up to 10x digitally. Testing out the zooming capabilities, I was able to get some nice shots. Here are some shots of some flowers with the 3x and the 10x zoom.
Next, here are some images of some ducks by our pond at 10x. I think that they came out nice, especially for being handheld.
My only complaint about the zooming doesn’t really have to do with the results. It has to do with the camera app. Switching focal lengths is much slower than other phones. While most other cameras try to do a swift zoom-in, it feels like the X Fold3 Pro is lagging when zooming in. It takes about a second and a half to fully zoom in.
Overall
The camera on the Vivo X Fold3 Pro is one of the best cameras on a foldable today. You’re getting some great exposure, contrast, colors, and low-light performance. The colors are tastefully saturated, and the low-light is second to none. I commend the company for fitting this phone with such an amazing camera.
Vivo X Fold3 Pro Review: Battery
Just like the camera, the battery is an area where foldable phones have had some difficulty over the years. Companies have had to compromise on battery capacity so that they can fit in the thinner phones. Believe me, I felt that when reviewing the Tecno Phantom V Flip.
However, despite the compromises, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro… has some of the best battery life of any phone I’ve reviewed. This has been an all-day phone, and I never charge it fully. I charged it all the way to 100% to do the battery test. After that, I would charge it to about 60% – 80%, and I never find myself reaching for the charger before the day is finished.
This is while using it both open and closed about half of the time. I typically use it to watch videos, play some games, scroll on social media, and notetaking.
As for the battery test, I charged it all the way to 100%, put on a 24-hour video, and ran it at full brightness and resolution until it died. This was with the phone closed. I tested it to see the longest it could possibly last.
Most phones last between 10 and 15 hours, and these are mostly all-day phones. Until this phone, the best performer that I used was the Galaxy S24+ (north of 21 hours). The Vivo X Fold3 Pro lasted about 22 and a half hours before dying. This foldable has outlasted all of the regular slab phones that I reviewed.
I wasn’t only impressed, I was also surprised! Battery life shouldn’t be a worry when using this phone.
Vivo X Fold3 Pro Review: Software
The software plays a major role in a phone’s experience, and that goes double for a foldable. It has to be able to facilitate both a phone’s user experience and a tablet’s. As such, it just might be the most important aspect of the user experience.
One thing that stood out about this software is the inspiration. I’ve reviewed several phones from Chinese OEMs, and many of them take some inspiration from iOS in terms of software. This is true for HiOS/XOS (both from companies owned by the same company) and HyperOS. However Vivo’s Funtouch OS is closer to Samsung’s OneUI. Certain aspects like the notification shade, Quick Settings, settings app, and overall appearance are similar to Samsugn’s skin.
In terms of the software, I don’t have any complaints. Whenever I unfold the phone, it swiftly changes to tablet format. Also, it maintains the same orientation it was in when it was folded. There are features like a video mode that pushes the video you’re watching over to one half of the screen and puts controls on the other half. The phone enters this mode when the phone is half folded.
The only issue I had with the software is this weird bug that happens when I summon the notifications shade when the phone is folded. Everything is out of place. It’s like the phone thinks that it’s unfolded when it’s not. To fix this, I just have to unfold it and summon the notification shade. Then it will right itself.
Vivo X Fold3 Pro Review: Final verdict
From the moment that phones like the first-gen Galaxy Z Fold and Huawei Mate X started failing, it looked like the foldable phone was just another short-lived gimmick. People looked at images of broken foldables on social media and said “Well, so much for that.”
However, smartphone companies like Samsung and Motorola pulled this form factor out of the ashes, and companies like Oppo and Vivo helped push it forward. The foldable phone has come a long way, and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro is a testament to this. This phone shows just how far this form factor has come in the last five years. It excels in so many areas from the display to the design to the build quality to the speakers, and so on. It’s a fantastic phone and it’s honestly one of my favorite devices that I’ve reviewed. I can’t recommend the Vivo X Fold3 Pro enough!
Ever feel like you’re drowning in breaking news, yet some good stuff always seems to slip through the cracks? Fear not, weary news consumer! This is your weekly escape hatch, your portal to the under-the-radar stories that deserve a moment in the spotlight. In the latest episode of “News You Probably Missed and Shouldn’t Have!” we’ll be diving headfirst into the news that was… almost forgotten! So, buckle up, and get ready to explore the missed technology news train from the past week.
Apple is closer to cracking the code for blood sugar monitoring on watches
Hold onto your insulin pumps, folks! Apple might be on the verge of cracking the code for blood sugar monitoring on its watches. Apparently, it has hit some major milestones, but it’s still anyone’s guess if we’ll see it this year. Imagine checking your glucose levels as effortlessly as glancing at your notification. Sounds like a diabetic’s dream come true! But like that slice of forbidden cake at a birthday party, we might have to wait a bit longer to indulge.
Nintendo Switch 2 rumors hint at performance upgrades
The Nintendo Switch 2 is rumored to be a bit like that friend who tries really hard to keep up at the gym. They might lift lighter weights, but they’ll definitely be more winded afterward (looking at you, Switch 2, and your lower frame rates). It still beats playing on the original Switch though, which is basically the equivalent of trying to curl a pool noodle. A launch date is still anyone’s guess, but maybe someone will guess it correctly soon.
YouTube Music is testing a new AI radio DJ
Say goodbye to the tired old “radio by artist” routine. YouTube Music is testing a new AI DJ who listens to your wildest requests. Want a playlist that’s equal parts 80s hair metal and chill study beats? You got it. Do you feel like a Viking soundtrack mixed with campfire singalongs? No problem! Just fire up the prompt and let the AI spin you a genre-bending musical adventure. Bad news? It’s still in the early stages of development and testing.
Google Home gets a redesigned Activity tab
Calling all smart home detectives! The Google Home app just revamped its Activity tab, making it easier than ever to crack the case of what your gadgets have been up to. No more sifting through a messy list of events – now you’ve got clear-cut filters right at your fingertips. Think of it as going from a magnifying glass to a high-tech crime scene scanner. So, did your robot vacuum cleaner suddenly turn disco dancer in the middle of the night? The new Activity tab will help you find out easily.
TSMC rides on AI boom to become a trillion-dollar company
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC just joined the trillion-dollar club! Looks like the real money in tech isn’t smartphones, it’s the brains behind them. AI is on fire, and TSMC is the lighter salesman flicking the chips to keep it burning. From underdog to top dog, the firm is proving you don’t need fancy gadgets to be a tech trillionaire, just the tiny things that make them work! A good lesson for Samsung… to up its chip game.
Google Weather update improves its forecasting game
No more guessing if that weekend BBQ will be a washout or a scorcher. The company is claiming its ten-day forecasts are now more accurate, so you can finally plan that outdoor adventure without worrying about Mother Nature throwing a curveball. Well, you can never be sure about what Mother Nature has in store, but maybe you can make just a little bit more informed decisions.
Apple mulling iPhone 16 design changes for Face ID
The rumor mill is churning about the iPhone 16, and this time it’s Face ID’s turn in the spotlight. Reports suggest some kind of design change for Face ID on the iPhone 16. Nobody knows what is changing, but some whispers hinted at an under-display Face ID, though that’s more likely for next year’s model. We’ll have to wait until September’s rumored iPhone launch event to see what Apple has cooked up for Face ID this time around.
FCC might shut down Veriwave Telco for robocall scam
A phone company called Veriwave Telco might be getting the boot from the FCC, the folks who keep an eye on your phone calls. The firm wasn’t exactly playing by the rules, allegedly unleashing a robocall plague of nearly 16 million calls. These calls promised to erase non-existent tax debts, tricking people into giving out personal information. The FCC tried to contact the company about this shady operation, but it went radio silent. No answer, no explanation, just crickets.
WhatsApp gets Meta-fied with a blue verification badge
WhatsApp is ditching the green tick of approval for a more Meta-verse look! Say goodbye to emerald green and hello to a spanking new blue badge. Apparently, Meta wants all its apps to look like they belong to the same family, kind of like those matching pajamas your parents make you wear. But hey, at least you’ll know for sure you’re chatting with a real company (and not a creepy stranger pretending to be customer service again).
Google Fi launches Number Lock to block SIM swapping attacks
Fearing your phone number will be stolen by a criminal mastermind? Google Fi’s got your back (or at least your number) with its new “Number Lock” feature. Think of it as Fort Knox for your digits. With this enabled, no sneaky scammer can hijack your number, even if they call pretending to be you. Sounds like a win for the good guys and a major buzzkill for the bad guys! Go to the Google Fi website and activate the shield.
Huawei continues to rise as Mate 60 sales cross ten million units
The Huawei Mate 60 series is defying the odds! Despite being cut off from vital US technology due to trade restrictions, Huawei has managed to sell over 10 million Mate 60 phones. That’s a huge win for the Chinese tech giant, proving it can still innovate and compete even with one arm tied behind its back. This sales milestone is a sweet victory dance in the face of Uncle Sam’s tech sanctions.
Google Chrome for Android gets a security upgrade
Chrome on Android is getting a security upgrade. Remember the desktop update that constantly checks your browser settings to make sure everything’s safe? Well, that same feature is coming to Android. Now, Chrome will be your personal security watchdog, running in the background and keeping an eye out for any suspicious settings changes. No more accidentally enabling creepy pop-ups or letting websites access your deepest secrets (unless you want them to, of course).
Elon Musk wins against former X (Twitter) employees, saves $500 million
Elon Musk and his merry band of cost-cutters are doing a happy dance after dodging a half-billion-dollar bullet! Apparently, they got out of some hefty payouts to former employees by winning a legal battle. The details are a bit murky, but let’s just say it sounds like a bunch of technical mumbo jumbo that saved them a whole lotta cash. Imagine Scrooge McDuck swimming in a vault full of money – that’s probably the scene at Tesla HQ right now.
Apple and Google join hands for easier transferring of cloud photos
Switching from Google Photos to iCloud Photos just got a whole lot easier! Apple and Google have joined forces to create a data transfer tool, letting you move your memories from Google’s cloud to Apple’s seamlessly. Think of it like packing boxes that magically unpack themselves at your new home. No more downloading thousands of photos or freaking out about losing precious memories. Just a few clicks and your pics are on their way to their new iCloud home.
Android 15 to introduce a color intensity slider to assist color-blind users
Attention colorblind comrades! Android 15 might be getting a feature that’s like a seeing-eye dog for your phone. We’re talking about a rumored intensity slider for color correction. No more picking from just a few presets – this puppy will let you fine-tune how colors are adjusted on your screen. So get ready for a world of richer, more vibrant colors, tailored just for your unique vision! Android 15 is less than a month away.
Google Photos is copying an Instagram feature
Looks like Google Photos is feeling a little left out of the social media spotlight! It is rumored to be working on a new feature called “My Week” that sounds suspiciously similar to Instagram Stories. You’ll be able to curate photos and videos, just like on Instagram Stories, and share them with your fellow Google Photos peeps. Get ready for a comment and like fest because, let’s be honest, everyone loves a little digital praise.
WhatsApp brings voice message transcriptions to Android
Listen up, voice message haters! WhatsApp is rolling out a savior on Android: voice message transcription. No more struggling to decipher cryptic audio messages or interrupting your friend’s Shakespearean monologue to ask them to repeat what they just said. This update will transcribe those voice messages, turning them into text for your reading pleasure. It’s still in beta testing, but at least there’s light at the end of the voice message tunnel!
Google empowers its Home app for watches with new features
Forget fumbling through your phone to control your smart home! Google Home for Wear OS is getting a swanky upgrade with a new Favorites Tile and complication for your smartwatch. Imagine having your favorite smart lights or thermostat just a tap away – like having a mini James Bond control panel on your wrist. While it won’t let you launch fireworks with a voice command (yet), it’s a sweet step towards becoming a real-life secret agent (minus the laser watch… probably).
Spotify adds 2FA, but it’s mostly a showoff rather than a security enhancement
Spotify heard your cries for better security… kind of. It has added 2FA, but it’s like that friend who offers to help you move but only brings a single spork. The new feature is only available to some users, and it uses email codes only (no fancy authenticator apps). It’s like a home security guard who shows up occasionally and yells the password through the mail slot. Not exactly Fort Knox. Let’s hope Spotify upgrades its 2FA soon.
Android Lollipop no longer receives Google Play services updates
Calling all fans of flip phones and the Macarena! Bad news for those clinging to their ancient Android Lollipop devices: Google Play Services updates are officially kaput. Remember that feeling of getting the latest apps and features? Yeah, those days are over for Lollipop. Your phone might still work, but it’ll be stuck in a technological time warp, like a museum exhibit for the history of smartphones. Upgrade your phone, folks! Unless you enjoy living in the past (complete with dial-up internet speeds, of course).
Google Message prepares 3D effects for photos and videos
Google Messages might be getting a makeover, and it involves some serious Snapchat vibes. Leaked code suggests the app is testing 3D effects for photos and videos. Think funny filters and virtual masks – perfect for adding some pizzazz to your selfies. These effects seem similar to Snapchat’s popular Lenses feature. It’s not clear yet if you have to manually download these effects or if they will be pre-loaded options. Get ready to see a surge in hilarious (or horrifying) 3D message monsters.
Google Wallet might add a Quick Settings tile to your Samsung phone
Hold onto your wallets, Samsung users! Google Wallet might finally ditch the taxi ride and get its own shortcut on your phone—a Quick Settings tile. No more fumbling through apps like you’re lost in a digital labyrinth. The rumor mill says this shortcut is still under development, so don’t expect it to appear overnight magically. But hey, at least there’s a glimmer of hope that you won’t need a map to find your Google Wallet anymore!
Wear OS will add UWB support this year
Wear OS is gearing up for a party trick with the upcoming Pixel Watch 3: UWB support! That’s right, ultrawideband technology is coming to your wrist, ready to unlock a world of possibilities. Imagine using your smartwatch to unlock your smart home door as you approach magically, or seamlessly transferring files between devices with a simple tap. With UWB, this is all possible. The FCC has already certified the Pixel Watch 3 with UWB.
Gen Z is using Do Not Disturb as a shield against phone anxiety
Forget silent mode, Gen Z has declared Do Not Disturb their new BFF. This isn’t your grandpa’s “no calls during dinner” setting. We’re talking full-fledged phone detachment, a digital detox for the notification-bombarded generation. Apparently, answering the phone gives some Gen Zers actual anxiety, and the constant barrage of texts and alerts feels like digital admin they can’t keep up with. So, Do Not Disturb becomes their shield, a forcefield against the tyranny of never-ending pings. This is a reminder that sometimes, a little peace and quiet, even from your phone, is a good thing.
Ulefone has just announced that its new rugged phone, the Ulefone Armor 25T, is now available to purchase. The very first sale of the device runs through AliExpress, and it will set you back $259.99.
The Ulefone Armor 25T is now available to purchase, if you’re interested
On top of that, the company has released a new promo video for the device. If you check out the video embedded below the article, you’ll see a durability test of the Ulefone Armor 25T. That video has a duration of around 2 minutes and it includes various tests. Micro drop test, drop test, bend test, and various others are included.
One of the main selling points of the Ulefone Armor 25T is its thermal imaging system. IT can provide 160 x 120 thermal images, coupled with a 25Hz frame rate for lag-free thermal video recording.
The phone is also IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810H certified. In other words, not only is this phone water and dust resistant, but it can take a hit too. It’s a true tank of a phone.
Another great selling point of this phone is its night vision infrared camera. The device has the OMniVision OV64B 64-megapixel sensor which is coupled with Ulefone’s NightElf Ultra 3.0 algorithm.
It has a 120Hz display & a 6,500mAh battery
The MediaTek Helio G99 fuels the Ulefone Armor 25T. That phone comes with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. That storage is also expandable. The phone also includes a 6.78-inch fullHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
You’ll also find a 6,500mAh battery inside this phone. The device supports 66W wired and 30W wireless charging. Android 14 comes pre-installed here, by the way.
If what you read thus far appeals to you, you can find more information about the device below, or go directly to the purchase page. Both of those links are included down there, in addition to the promo video we mentioned earlier.
With the spread of AI content, last month YouTube instituted a policy change. Users can now ask that YouTube remove AI-generated content that seeks to simulate their face or voice. This request would be filed under YouTube’s privacy request process instead of requesting that it be taken down because it is misleading such as a deepfake would be. Under YouTube’s latest privacy guidelines, only first-party claims can be considered for removal with some exceptions.
The first-party claim exceptions include removal requests when the individual affected by AI content is a minor, is deceased or doesn’t have access to a computer. And requesting the removal of such content is no guarantee that it will be removed even if it is your appearance or voice being coped by the AI content. YouTube warns that it will make its own decision about whether content will be removed based on various factors.
Such factors might include whether the content is made with AI or is synthetic, whether it identifies a specific person, and whether the content can be considered satire, parody, or something else that could be of value to the public. YouTube will also decide whether the content features a well-known or public feature and whether it shows that figure engaged in “sensitive” activity including criminal behavior, committing a violent act, or endorsing a political candidate.
Considering that this year is an election year in the U.S., YouTube is very concerned about AI content showing a well-known or public feature falsely endorsing a specific candidate. While not exactly related to the upcoming election, this year has seen a surge in AI videos that simulate the voice and image of Donald Trump. Trump could request that YouTube remove these videos.
If YouTube receives a complaint about AI content that it is being asked to remove, it will give the person who uploaded the content 48 hours to act on the complaint. If the content is removed before 48 hours go by, the complaint is closed. If it is not removed within two days, YouTube will review the situation. If a video is removed, it will be completely removed from the platform and the individual’s name and personal information will be removed from the title, description, and tags of the video.
While users can also blur the faces of people in their videos, making the video private does not mean it complies with the removal request since a private video can be reverted back to a public video anytime. Simply labeling a video as AI content doesn’t mean it won’t be removed if it doesn’t meet YouTube’s community guidelines.
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