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US Probes Chinese Telecoms for Data Misuse Concerns

All News, Software / By Giz / National Security Risks, U.S. Commerce Department Investigation, Chinese Telecom Companies

The U.S. Commerce Department has initiated a probe into three significant Chinese telecom firms—China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom—amid concerns about potential misuse of American data. The investigation aims to determine whether these companies are sharing data with Beijing through their cloud and internet services. Current Investigation Status Risk-based evaluations for China Mobile and China […]

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LockBit Claims Major US Fed Hack; Experts Question Validity

All News, Software / By Giz / Ransomware, LockBit, US Federal Reserve

The LockBit ransomware group has stirred up controversy by alleging they have stolen a vast database filled with sensitive banking details from the US Federal Reserve. Yet, security researchers are casting serious doubt on this assertion. LockBit is known for demanding hefty ransoms Earlier this week, LockBit listed the Federal Reserve on their data leak site,

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Huawei HarmonyOS NEXT: Major Text Input Upgrade Explained

All News, Software / By Giz / security, Text Input, HarmonyOS Next

Huawei released HarmonyOS NEXT on June 21st, featuring an intuitive and secure text input experience. With the IME (Input Method Editor) Kit, developers have enhanced control over app input methods, allowing for custom controls and seamless switching. Users enjoy a simplified global method switching system, utilizing long presses for selection and short presses for recent input

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One UI 7 May Introduce New App-Locking Feature

All News, Software / By Giz / Samsung, App Locker, One UI 7

One UI is anticipated to get a new function called App Lock with the release of One UI 7. This information comes from tipster Tarun Vats on X (formerly Twitter). Interestingly, this won't be a completely new feature for One UI, as it existed in earlier versions in some regions. Apple is also working on similar

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Huawei Devices Receiving HarmonyOS NEXT Update in 2024

All News, Software / By Giz / Huawei HarmonyOS NEXT, Developer Beta Testing, Device Upgrade Plan

Huawei has officially revealed the upgrade roadmap for its newest HarmonyOS NEXT operating system. While developer beta testing begins today for a limited number of users, the general public will need to wait until later this year to experience the new OS. Currently, the developer beta testing program is open to a restricted group. Huawei is

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Huawei Launches HarmonyOS NEXT, Drops Android Apps Completely

All News, Software / By Giz / Cross-device Connectivity, HarmonyOS Next, Smartphone AI Integration

Huawei’s annual developer conference, HDC 2024, showcased a major announcement: the official unveiling of HarmonyOS NEXT, the latest version of its proprietary operating system. Developed over several years, HarmonyOS, known as Hongmeng in China, has shifted away from using the Linux kernel and Android Open Source Project (AOSP) codebase. Instead, it features an entirely independent architecture

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Huawei Introduces New Self-Developed “Cangjie” Programming Language

All News, Software / By Giz / Huawei HarmonyOS, Cangjie Programming Language

Huawei has introduced a new programming language called Cangjie at the HDC 2024 developer conference. This language aims to serve as a next-generation solution for all-scenario intelligence applications. Huawei claims that Cangjie brings “native intelligence, natural all-scenario, high performance, and strong security.” It is designed to integrate seamlessly with the Huawei HarmonyOS ecosystem, offering a user-friendly

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iOS 18 Beta: Key Improvements You Need to Know

All News, Software / By Giz / IOS 18, Siri enhancement, Wallet app security

Apple recently posted the iOS 18 beta release notes on the Apple Developer site, detailing updates to FaceTime, Siri, and the Wallet app. Currently, iOS 18 is in Beta for members of the Apple Developer Program, with a public beta set for release in July. A wider release is anticipated in September. The SDK is included

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YouTube Tests Community Notes Feature for Video Context

All News, Software / By Giz / YouTube, Misinformation Control, Community Notes

YouTube is introducing a new feature called Community Notes to help combat misinformation by providing additional context for viewers. This initiative, inspired by a similar feature on X, allows users to contribute brief explanations or background details for specific videos. The pilot program is currently available to a select group of users in the United States,

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Redmi Note 11 Receives Latest HyperOS Update

All News, Phones, Software / By Giz / HyperOS update, June 2024 Security Patch, Redmi Note 11

Xiaomi’s well-loved Redmi Note 11 continues to provide its users with the latest software updates. Recently, the device received a new security update in June 2024. This HyperOS update, identified by build number OS1.0.5.0.TGCMIXM, enhances the security and performance of the device. Redmi Note 11 HyperOS June Update The June 2024 update primarily addresses security vulnerabilities.

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