BREAKING: Xiaomi Announced New Rules for Bootloader Unlocking for Global Users

Xiaomi recently updates rules for its bootloader unlocking program in China which will be applicable since 1st Jan 2025 onwards. But the same rules are also applicable for global users.

Thus, global users can unlock ONLY 1 device per account in 1 year as the unlocking period is basically around 1 year. After that, you need to again apply for unlocking permissions from Xiaomi. In theory, the permissions should be given instantly but the reality is often disappointing as there have been instances where some users have been trying to gain permission to unlock bootloader for their phone for even 2 months now and still NO luck

Who knows Xiaomi might again updates its bootloader unlocking program rules in 2025 end where they might announce, GAME OVER.

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DNSNet

Allows you to take more control over what internet traffic goes in and out of your device. You can download host files to block a set of known advertising or malicious host names and then create exemptions where you see fit.

🔗 Links:
- Download: F-Droid | GitHub
- Screenshots
- Source Code
- Developer: Charles Lombardo

🏷️ Tags: #android #dns

How One UI 7 is Revolutionizing Background App Management
https://www.gizchina.com/2024/12/31/how-one-ui-7-is-revolutionizing-background-app-management/

OnePlus 13R Leaked Renders Confirm Design and Reveal Color Options
https://www.gizchina.com/2024/12/31/oneplus-13r-india-launch-design-specs/

OnePlus Watch 3 Pro to Launch in 2025 alongside the Watch 3
https://www.gizchina.com/2024/12/31/oneplus-watch-3-pro-to-launch-in-2025-alongside-the-watch-3/

Morris Chang and the Origins of TSMC
Article, Comments

The GTA III port for the Dreamcast has been released
Article, Comments

Yt-x: Browse YouTube from your terminal
Article, Comments

Lordify has make a new WebViewChanger, not needed termux, it's only a Magisk module, you can add Vanadium or Cromite, Mulch is outdated

https://git.rp1.hu/Lordify/WebViewChanger

It has updated Android WebView to the newest version 🤪🤪

https://github.com/Medom5/encrypted-journaling?tab=readme-ov-file#encrypted-journaling if any one intrested i made a simple shell script for journaling with encryption

Sure sounds like ads to me... Corporate double speak. One of the things great about Linux is no ads. Plus the knowledge the system isn't snooping on everything you do.

https://www.xda-developers.com/microsoft-new-windows-11-xbox-popups-arent-ads/

MiniReview

MiniReview is a curated platform that helps users discover top-rated Android and iOS games. With a catalog of over 3,500 games, each featuring critical reviews, in-game screenshots, and detailed information, users can apply more than 120 filters and sorting options to find games that match their preferences. The platform also offers editorial "Top Games" lists across various genres, notifications for new reviews in favored categories, and allows users to rate games, view community ratings, and share their favorite games with others.

🔗 Links:
- Website
- Android app
- iOS app

🏷️ Tags: #Android #iOS #Games #Utilities

Kdenlive is adding an AI-powered background removal tool!

https://news.itsfoss.com/kdenlive-ai-background-remove/

The U.S. Treasury just sanctioned two major entities—one Iranian and one Russian—for meddling in the 2024 presidential election through AI-powered disinformation campaigns.

Here’s what they did:
🛠️ Created deepfakes and synthetic content using AI.
🌐 Built a network of 100+ fake news sites to spread misinformation.
💰 Backed by intelligence agencies like Iran's IRGC and Russia's GRU.

Learn the latest tactics 👉 https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/iranian-and-russian-entities-sanctioned.html

⚠️ Click. Click. Hacked?

DoubleClickjacking: A new clickjacking variant that stealthily exploits timing gaps between clicks to hijack accounts.

This attack bypasses protections like X-Frame-Options and SameSite cookies.

Read the article: https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/new-doubleclickjacking-exploit-bypasses.html