Weekend Tech Roundup #17: Samsung unveils Galaxy A15 and A25, confirms release date for ROG Phone 8 Series

The tech giant rolls out public beta 1 of .3 with anti-theft feature, the series will come equipped with cutting-edge new AI, and the much-loved gaming smartphones ROG Phone 8 Series will debut on 16/1.

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Apple releases public beta 1 of iOS 17.3 with feature to protect iPhones from theft

Samsung Galaxy A15 Galaxy A25 5G Xiaomi Pad iPhone Those participating in the public beta can download iOS/iPadOS 17.3 beta 1 by opening the Settings app, going to Software Update section, tapping on the 'Update Beta' option, and toggling on iOS 17 or iPadOS 17 public beta. Registering on Apple's beta testing website is mandatory.

The update also adds Apple Music collaborative playlists, a feature that allows Apple Music subscribers to build playlists with friends, family members, and others who share their music interests. You can turn any playlist into a collaborative playlist by tapping on the person icon and sharing the link.

Certain actions such as changing Apple ID password, updating device passcode, turning off Find My, and delaying Face ID authentication as well as postponing security for one hour.

Galaxy S24 Series will be equipped with exciting new AI features

The Galaxy S24 line is said to feature a new search method. You can circle anything and the phone will search for information about it. While the leaked information from leaker Ahmed Qwaider doesn't explain this feature in detail, it may allow users to circle any subject or object in a photo to learn more about it through internet data.

It's known that a similar feature is already available on newer Pixel smartphones. However, it requires internet connectivity for searching. While the Galaxy S24 is rumored to have on-device AI and the ability to transcribe or translate text, speech without needing a network connection to function. The phone can also summarize text in apps like Notes. The Galaxy S24 is also rumored to support photography using 10x zoom in single-shot mode.

Hackers deploy new tactics to hack iPhones, users should beware of this feature

Mobile security experts have just discovered a dangerous threat as hackers use Keyloggers - or 'keystroke trackers' to bypass strict security measures and launch attacks on users' iPhones.

According to a report from Russell Kent-Payne, head of Certo Software - a mobile security company, exploiting this loophole allows attackers to record personal messages, browsing history, and even user passwords on iPhones.

The dangerous threat stems from hackers not needing to directly infiltrate the device or gain access to iCloud. They simply leverage Apple's TestFlight platform to efficiently distribute malicious keyboard apps.

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Series will debut on January 16th next year

Today, the Taiwanese company has confirmed they will launch the successors to the ROG Phone 7 models on January 16, 2024. The announcement doesn't disclose any new details about the ROG Phone 8 lineup, but it confirms that the launch event will commence at 7:30 PM (GMT +8).

According to previous leaks, the ROG Phone 8 series will feature a square camera module, chamfered on the right side.

All three models ROG Phone 8, ROG Phone 8 Pro, and ROG Phone 8 Ultimate have appeared on Geekbench revealing some interesting details. The Geekbench listing shows the standard model with 16GB RAM, while the Pro and Ultimate models have 24GB RAM. Additionally, the ROG Phone 8 seems to come with the standard Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, while the Pro and Ultimate models have an overclocked chip variant, with slightly increased maximum clock speed.

Samsung Galaxy A15 and Galaxy A25 5G unveiled with edge-to-edge design and Super AMOLED display

Samsung officially unveils the duo Galaxy A15 and Galaxy A25 5G in the Vietnamese market. Galaxy A15 and Galaxy A25 5G bring remarkable upgrades in experience and performance, meeting the increasing demands of users, equipped with premium Super AMOLED display technology. This technology, developed by Samsung based on the AMOLED platform, provides the screen with impressive color reproduction capabilities and high resolution.

Galaxy A15 and A25 5G, Samsung equips a vertical triple camera cluster with resolution up to 50MP. The Galaxy A25 5G also features optical image stabilization (OIS) technology to increase stability and accuracy. In addition to the wide-angle camera, both Galaxy A15 and Galaxy A25 5G are equipped with a new ultra-wide-angle camera, upgrading the resolution of the close-up camera and selfie camera.

Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro with 144Hz display, SD8 Gen 2 chip set to launch globally

According to a report from GSMChina, an internal HyperOS build for Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro has been first discovered. Based on the existence of the global trial version of HyperOS, insiders believe that Pad 7 Pro will be released globally. Unfortunately, the report doesn't reveal any specifications of the device.

There are many rumors that Xiaomi Pad 7 will be equipped with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, while Pad 7 Pro will have Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Some reports also suggest that Pad 7 Pro will have an LCD offering a 144Hz refresh rate.

According to reports, Xiaomi will hold a launch event in April 2024 to unveil the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro tablets are likely to make an appearance at this event. Let's wait and see!