FunFact: Poco X6 series feature a Virtual Proximity Sensor
Poco has mentioned that X6 Pro features a Proximity sensor on the Poco Global website including the UK's and even on India's Flipkart
However, it uses a "virtual" proximity sensor to offer the PATHETIC experience to its loyal Poco & Xiaomi meat riders
Since Poco X6 pro is a rebranded Redmi K70E in China, Redmi did NOT mention that it has a proximity sensor on its Mi China website
But Poco however as usual is fooling everyone by writing FAKE specifications for its products
Note: This CANNOT be fixed by Custom ROMs as some people believe that Xiaomi hardware specs are good, so just change the software using Custom ROMS 🤓
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Poco has mentioned that X6 Pro features a Proximity sensor on the Poco Global website including the UK's and even on India's Flipkart
However, it uses a "virtual" proximity sensor to offer the PATHETIC experience to its loyal Poco & Xiaomi meat riders
Since Poco X6 pro is a rebranded Redmi K70E in China, Redmi did NOT mention that it has a proximity sensor on its Mi China website
But Poco however as usual is fooling everyone by writing FAKE specifications for its products
Note: This CANNOT be fixed by Custom ROMs as some people believe that Xiaomi hardware specs are good, so just change the software using Custom ROMS 🤓
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CORRECTION: Poco X6 gets a Physical Proximity sensor
Poco X6 Pro uses TCS 3701 "elliptic" proximity sensor developed by Elliptic Labs which is "AI virtual" proximity sensor instead of a physical one.
Meanwhile, the cheaper Poco X6 uses the TCS 3701 proximity sensor which is the SAME used on the Poco F5 too
Also, Poco X6 pro comes with Gorilla Glass 5 for protection
The cheaper Poco X6 gets Gorilla Glass Victus protection
However, Poco X6 Pro features NFC chip but Xiaomi removed it with the regular X6
Credits: @kirisame0
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Poco X6 Pro uses TCS 3701 "elliptic" proximity sensor developed by Elliptic Labs which is "AI virtual" proximity sensor instead of a physical one.
Meanwhile, the cheaper Poco X6 uses the TCS 3701 proximity sensor which is the SAME used on the Poco F5 too
Also, Poco X6 pro comes with Gorilla Glass 5 for protection
The cheaper Poco X6 gets Gorilla Glass Victus protection
However, Poco X6 Pro features NFC chip but Xiaomi removed it with the regular X6
Credits: @kirisame0
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Carl Pei is a hypocrite. During the start of Nothing, Carl Pei initially stated that their ecosystem would be "open" & would "effortlessly integrate" with other brands. Now in 2023, Carl Pei announced that they are considering making features for Nothing…
Our Nothing Fuckups Rants Worked 🎉
Apart from Xiaomi, we troll Nothing too for their fake promises to hype up their products
I criticized Carl Pei previously by calling him a "hypocrite" by showcasing many proofs wherein he acts like he cares about the community at first but afterward switches sides because of money
You can read that post HERE
In November 2022, Carl did 2 Twitter polls asking users whether to make Glyph Interface API open or not and users voted for it to be open.
But Nothing did Nothing about this indicating a fake hype as usual
But now after almost 20 months of launching Phone 1, Carl Pei has finally announced the Glyph SDK (Software Development Kit) is coming for Nothing users
The new Glyph Developer Kit will let 3rd-party Android app developers tap into the flashing lights on the rear of Nothing’s Phone 1 and Phone 2 handsets.
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Apart from Xiaomi, we troll Nothing too for their fake promises to hype up their products
I criticized Carl Pei previously by calling him a "hypocrite" by showcasing many proofs wherein he acts like he cares about the community at first but afterward switches sides because of money
You can read that post HERE
In November 2022, Carl did 2 Twitter polls asking users whether to make Glyph Interface API open or not and users voted for it to be open.
But Nothing did Nothing about this indicating a fake hype as usual
But now after almost 20 months of launching Phone 1, Carl Pei has finally announced the Glyph SDK (Software Development Kit) is coming for Nothing users
The new Glyph Developer Kit will let 3rd-party Android app developers tap into the flashing lights on the rear of Nothing’s Phone 1 and Phone 2 handsets.
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Forwarded from Mishaal's Android News Feed
When will Google launch its Find My Device network? We still don't know, but here's the latest update:
Background
Google said they won't roll their Find My Device network until Apple implements unwanted tracker alerts in iOS. Apple is waiting for the Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers (DULT) specification they jointly developed with Google and other industry vendors to be chartered by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).
Google said they expected this specification to be finalized by the end of 2023, but it seems that timeline was a bit optimistic. In recent weeks, the DULT mailing list called for feedback from participants on whether they approved of the current draft being chartered.
Where we are today
Today (2/2/24), the call for feedback was closed by the IETF's Security Area Director, who said that these are the next steps:
1) The IESG will conduct an initial review of the charter at the next telechat (2/15/24).
2) The charter will be sent to the IETF community for review.
3) The IESG will conduct a final review on the charter at another telechat (2/29/24 or 3/7/24).
If all goes well, the earliest that the DULT specification can be chartered is by IETF 119, which starts on 3/16/24.
This means we'll have to wait until at least mid-March for DULT to be finalized, and then we'll have to wait for Apple to roll out unwanted tracker alerts based on this spec to iOS, and finally Google will roll out their Find My Device network.
(Getting industry consensus on such a sensitive issue takes time and there are a lot of things that need to be done, so this is no fault of the IETF. I'm just relaying the latest update on what's happening.)
Background
Google said they won't roll their Find My Device network until Apple implements unwanted tracker alerts in iOS. Apple is waiting for the Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers (DULT) specification they jointly developed with Google and other industry vendors to be chartered by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).
Google said they expected this specification to be finalized by the end of 2023, but it seems that timeline was a bit optimistic. In recent weeks, the DULT mailing list called for feedback from participants on whether they approved of the current draft being chartered.
Where we are today
Today (2/2/24), the call for feedback was closed by the IETF's Security Area Director, who said that these are the next steps:
1) The IESG will conduct an initial review of the charter at the next telechat (2/15/24).
2) The charter will be sent to the IETF community for review.
3) The IESG will conduct a final review on the charter at another telechat (2/29/24 or 3/7/24).
If all goes well, the earliest that the DULT specification can be chartered is by IETF 119, which starts on 3/16/24.
This means we'll have to wait until at least mid-March for DULT to be finalized, and then we'll have to wait for Apple to roll out unwanted tracker alerts based on this spec to iOS, and finally Google will roll out their Find My Device network.
(Getting industry consensus on such a sensitive issue takes time and there are a lot of things that need to be done, so this is no fault of the IETF. I'm just relaying the latest update on what's happening.)
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Forwarded from Mishaal's Android News Feed
Android 15 may introduce a new APEX (the package format used by many Project Mainline modules) module called CrashRecovery.
CrashRecovery is a new module that will contain all the APIs related to Android's Rescue Party feature, a feature introduced in Android 8.0 Oreo that helps users recover from reboot loops. Rescue Party detects when core system components (like the system_server process or a persistent system app) repeatedly crashes in a short period and takes different actions (like clearing all changes to Settings tables) to see if the device can be recovered. If not, then the user is prompted to factory reset their device.
I don't know if CrashRecovery will be updatable via Google Play System Updates or even really why this code is being migrated into its own APEX, but I'll keep an eye out on AOSP for more info.
CrashRecovery is a new module that will contain all the APIs related to Android's Rescue Party feature, a feature introduced in Android 8.0 Oreo that helps users recover from reboot loops. Rescue Party detects when core system components (like the system_server process or a persistent system app) repeatedly crashes in a short period and takes different actions (like clearing all changes to Settings tables) to see if the device can be recovered. If not, then the user is prompted to factory reset their device.
I don't know if CrashRecovery will be updatable via Google Play System Updates or even really why this code is being migrated into its own APEX, but I'll keep an eye out on AOSP for more info.
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Redmi Note 13 series also packs AI Virtual Proximity Sensor
Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G, Redmi Note 13, and even the most powerful Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, all come with an AI Virtual proximity sensor for optimum experience from Xiaomi
However, the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G comes with a physical proximity sensor which is weird
Those who say, a 300$ smartphone cannot offer a physical proximity sensor due to NO space blah blah blah is a lame excuse because the flagship Xiaomi 14 series which got the narrowest bezels ships a physical proximity sensor
250$ Note 13= Virtual
300$ Poco X6= Physical
350$ Rebranded Poco X6 from Redmi= Physical
350$ poco X6 Pro= Virtual
400$ Note 13 Pro Plus= Virtual
What sense does this make?
The Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus is better in every way but Xiaomi still has to fuck it up somehow, offering a worse experience
A physical proximity sensor will NOT even cost 2$ to Xiaomi but they still didn't offer it for cost-cutting
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Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G, Redmi Note 13, and even the most powerful Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, all come with an AI Virtual proximity sensor for optimum experience from Xiaomi
However, the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G comes with a physical proximity sensor which is weird
Those who say, a 300$ smartphone cannot offer a physical proximity sensor due to NO space blah blah blah is a lame excuse because the flagship Xiaomi 14 series which got the narrowest bezels ships a physical proximity sensor
250$ Note 13= Virtual
300$ Poco X6= Physical
350$ Rebranded Poco X6 from Redmi= Physical
350$ poco X6 Pro= Virtual
400$ Note 13 Pro Plus= Virtual
What sense does this make?
The Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus is better in every way but Xiaomi still has to fuck it up somehow, offering a worse experience
A physical proximity sensor will NOT even cost 2$ to Xiaomi but they still didn't offer it for cost-cutting
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Apple's Lighting Cable Mega Evolution
It was assumed that the 12-pin plug connecting the Vision Pro to its battery pack was the final boss (right) of Lightning cables.
However, one more lightning cable variant exists which is even bigger and is hiding within the strap on the Vision Pro headset. (left)
You can call it the "Mega Lightning Cable". It's a beefy 10-pin connector
In Apple's nomenclature:
Lightning Mini: AirPods Max
Lightning Standard: iPhone
Lightning Pro Max: Vision Pro Battery
Lightning Ultra: Vision Pro band
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It was assumed that the 12-pin plug connecting the Vision Pro to its battery pack was the final boss (right) of Lightning cables.
However, one more lightning cable variant exists which is even bigger and is hiding within the strap on the Vision Pro headset. (left)
You can call it the "Mega Lightning Cable". It's a beefy 10-pin connector
In Apple's nomenclature:
Lightning Mini: AirPods Max
Lightning Standard: iPhone
Lightning Pro Max: Vision Pro Battery
Lightning Ultra: Vision Pro band
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Apple is selling a $300 USB-C dongle for the Vision Pro headset
This USB-C dongle lets you connect the Vision Pro headset via USB-C to a Mac, which will come in handy when creating graphics-intensive vision apps and games.
Additionally, this USB-C dongle is technically a whole right speaker module as it features individually amplified dual-driver audio mods, thus justifying its 300$ price point
it’s only available to developers with a paid account, and Apple will use these to do diagnostics and troubleshooting.
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This USB-C dongle lets you connect the Vision Pro headset via USB-C to a Mac, which will come in handy when creating graphics-intensive vision apps and games.
Additionally, this USB-C dongle is technically a whole right speaker module as it features individually amplified dual-driver audio mods, thus justifying its 300$ price point
it’s only available to developers with a paid account, and Apple will use these to do diagnostics and troubleshooting.
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Apple’s 3500$ Vision Pro lacks Find My Location tracking
Tim Cook in an interview justified the Vision Pro's $3,500 pricing by claiming it as ‘tomorrow’s technology today’ LOL
However, it lacks a pretty basic Apple feature — "Find My Location Tracking"
Unlike other Find My-compatible Apple products, turning it ON with a Vision Pro will NOT enable tracking or the other services for missing or stolen devices like playing a sound, Lost Mode, or remote wipes.
So, If you lose your $3,500 Apple Vision Pro, you won’t be able to track it
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Tim Cook in an interview justified the Vision Pro's $3,500 pricing by claiming it as ‘tomorrow’s technology today’ LOL
However, it lacks a pretty basic Apple feature — "Find My Location Tracking"
Unlike other Find My-compatible Apple products, turning it ON with a Vision Pro will NOT enable tracking or the other services for missing or stolen devices like playing a sound, Lost Mode, or remote wipes.
So, If you lose your $3,500 Apple Vision Pro, you won’t be able to track it
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The World's First kernel exploit for Vision Pro Headset
Someone managed to manage to find out a kernel exploit of the Vision Pro on the launch day itself, leading to a kernel crash
However, when the Vision Pro gets this total system crash, the camera pass-through keeps working!
If it’s extreme, it will prompt that you have 30 seconds before it goes dark
Pretty impressive move by offering 30sec timeout warning even after kernel crash!
Good Job Apple.
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Someone managed to manage to find out a kernel exploit of the Vision Pro on the launch day itself, leading to a kernel crash
However, when the Vision Pro gets this total system crash, the camera pass-through keeps working!
If it’s extreme, it will prompt that you have 30 seconds before it goes dark
Pretty impressive move by offering 30sec timeout warning even after kernel crash!
Good Job Apple.
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Which Android OEM skin do "you" love based on "your own" preference ?
Final Results
47%
Gooole Pixel OS
3%
Huawei HarmonyOS/EMUI
3%
Motorola/Nokia/Sony stock OS
2%
Asus ROG UI/Zen UI
1%
Vivo FuntouchOS
20%
Samsung OneUI
12%
Xiaomi HyperOS/MIUI
6%
Oppo ColorOS/RealmeUI/OxygenOS
6%
NothingOS
1%
XOS (Infinix/Tecno)
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Summary of changes announced by Apple for EU users
Apple has announced changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store, impacting developers’ apps in the European Union (EU) to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
These changes create new options for developers, including how they can distribute apps on iOS, process payments, use web browser engines in iOS apps, request interoperability with iPhone and iOS hardware and software features, access data and analytics about their apps, and transfer App Store user data.
Since a lot of changes have been announced, it is not possible to summarize them in a single post.
Thus an article by Fonearena has outlined the announced changes in a brief.
Check it out to learn about the unique privileges EU Apple users will get which are not available globally.
Apple has announced changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store, impacting developers’ apps in the European Union (EU) to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
These changes create new options for developers, including how they can distribute apps on iOS, process payments, use web browser engines in iOS apps, request interoperability with iPhone and iOS hardware and software features, access data and analytics about their apps, and transfer App Store user data.
Since a lot of changes have been announced, it is not possible to summarize them in a single post.
Thus an article by Fonearena has outlined the announced changes in a brief.
Check it out to learn about the unique privileges EU Apple users will get which are not available globally.
FoneArena
Apple unveils changes to iOS, Safari, and App Store for EU’s Digital Markets Act
Apple has announced significant updates to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the European Union (EU) to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These changes, aimed at improving the user experience, security, and privacy, are detailed below.
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Apple is COPING!
Apple announced changes to the App Store wherein Apple is introducing “alternative app marketplaces” or 3rd-Party App Store on iPhones.
However, the wording in Apple’s announcement indicates that Apple is coping
“Apple is introducing new safeguards that reduce — but don’t eliminate — new risks the DMA poses to EU users”
“The new options for processing payments and downloading apps on iOS open new avenues for malware, fraud and scams, illicit and harmful content, and other privacy and security threats.”
“the unavoidable increased privacy and security threats this regulation brings”
“a less intuitive user experience”
“the new options for developers’ EU apps create new risks to Apple users and their devices”
“may negatively affect the user experience, including impacts to system performance and battery life”
“more opportunities for bad actors to steal sensitive financial information”
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Apple announced changes to the App Store wherein Apple is introducing “alternative app marketplaces” or 3rd-Party App Store on iPhones.
However, the wording in Apple’s announcement indicates that Apple is coping
“Apple is introducing new safeguards that reduce — but don’t eliminate — new risks the DMA poses to EU users”
“The new options for processing payments and downloading apps on iOS open new avenues for malware, fraud and scams, illicit and harmful content, and other privacy and security threats.”
“the unavoidable increased privacy and security threats this regulation brings”
“a less intuitive user experience”
“the new options for developers’ EU apps create new risks to Apple users and their devices”
“may negatively affect the user experience, including impacts to system performance and battery life”
“more opportunities for bad actors to steal sensitive financial information”
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Apple is so anti-consumer Company
EU successfully forced Apple to allow users to set 3rd-party web browsers as their default ones on iOS, which was previously limited to Apple's Safari browser only
However, since Apple is an anti-consumer company and is just unwillingly complying with EU DMA laws, it notes that EU users will be "confronted" with a list of default browsers before they have the opportunity to understand the options available to them.
By using the word "confronted", it becomes evident how annoyed is Apple by the EU laws because it was forced to offer "choice" to its users now XD
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EU successfully forced Apple to allow users to set 3rd-party web browsers as their default ones on iOS, which was previously limited to Apple's Safari browser only
However, since Apple is an anti-consumer company and is just unwillingly complying with EU DMA laws, it notes that EU users will be "confronted" with a list of default browsers before they have the opportunity to understand the options available to them.
By using the word "confronted", it becomes evident how annoyed is Apple by the EU laws because it was forced to offer "choice" to its users now XD
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Apple’s 3rd-party app store announcements guarantee the company will end up in court
Apple is allowing a 3rd-party app store on iPhones instead of sideloading to comply with EU DMA laws
But, Apple requires that anyone wanting to make its own App Store on iOS must provide a 1 Million Euro ($1.09 Million) letter of credit
So, FOSS App stores are NOT allowed on iOS since they do not have a Million-Euro business
But remember that Apple is a greedy company!
Thus, Apple is even asking €0.50 (55c) per app install annual fee from app developers of 3rd-party app stores if their app crosses 1 Million downloads
This means that for 8M app installs, developers need to pay $310k monthly OR $3.7 MILLION per year as a FEE to Apple
So if you offer a free app that goes viral, you could be filing for bankruptcy rather than celebrating.
EU has warned Apple that if 3rd-party companies do NOT like the proposal, EU will take an action
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Apple is allowing a 3rd-party app store on iPhones instead of sideloading to comply with EU DMA laws
But, Apple requires that anyone wanting to make its own App Store on iOS must provide a 1 Million Euro ($1.09 Million) letter of credit
So, FOSS App stores are NOT allowed on iOS since they do not have a Million-Euro business
But remember that Apple is a greedy company!
Thus, Apple is even asking €0.50 (55c) per app install annual fee from app developers of 3rd-party app stores if their app crosses 1 Million downloads
This means that for 8M app installs, developers need to pay $310k monthly OR $3.7 MILLION per year as a FEE to Apple
So if you offer a free app that goes viral, you could be filing for bankruptcy rather than celebrating.
EU has warned Apple that if 3rd-party companies do NOT like the proposal, EU will take an action
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