Secure boot is unsecure ?

In 2012, Secure Boot was adopted to prevent malware from infecting BIOS. However, researchers recently discovered that over 200 device models are compromised due to a leaked cryptographic key from a GitHub repository in 2022. This key, which underpins Secure Boot, was protected by a weak password, making it easy to crack.

Additionally, 21 test keys meant for internal use were found in production devices from major manufacturers, further compromising security. This breach, named PKfail, undermines the integrity of Secure Boot and exposes affected devices to significant risks.

🔗 arstechnica
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Huawei Band 8 Launched in India

Huawei has silently introduced Band 8 in India now, after it was launched in China back in April, 2023 last year for 40$. Huawei also launched the Band 6 in India back in 2021, but did not launch the Band 7.

Specifications:
• 1.47-inch (194×368 px) 2.5D AMOLED Display
• 282 PPI; AOD

HUAWEI TruSeen 5.0 heart rate monitoring, HUAWEI TruSleep 3.0 sleep tracking, HUAWEI TruRelax stress tracking, Menstrual cycle tracking, blood oxygen monitoring etc
100 workout modes including 11 professional workout modes such as indoor and outdoor running, cycling, and rope skipping, and more customized modes, including fitness, ball games, and dancing types

• 5ATM water resistant upto 50m
• Bluetooth 5.0
• 14 days battery life
• 45mins to charge full

Priced at Rs. 4,699 (~55$), available to purchase from Flipkart
Huawei is also planning to launch the HUAWEI Watch Fit 2 in India soon and it will be sold via Amazon.

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Apple reduces iPhone prices in India

As the Indian government decreased the customs duty on mobile phones, and mobile PCBs from 20% to 15% earlier week, Apple has officially decreased the price of its iPhones across all the models.
However since its Apple,

The iPhone 15 Pro Max has seen up to Rs. 6000 price cut, for the iPhone 15 Pro it is up to Rs. 5500, the iPhone SE 3 models have received Rs. 2300 price cut
However, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Plus models have received just Rs. 300 (LESS THAN 4 US$ even) price cut.

Apple will manufacture upcoming iPhone 16 Series Pro and Pro Max models in India this time, and not just the Vanillas/Plus variant. Apple is also eyeing on iPads manufacturing in India

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Xiaomi 14 CIVI Limited Edition Launched in India

Xiaomi 14 Civi Limited Edition has similar specifications as the regular Xiaomi 14 CIVI, but comes with a Panda design that comes with two unique finishes and styles, creating a dual-textured design with Black Mirror Glass and Luxurious Vegan Leather.

Priced at Rs. 48,999 (~600$) for 12GB RAM with 512GB storage
Rs. 3,000 discount with ICICI bank card

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Redmi Pad Pro Launched in India

Two months ago, in May, Poco Pad was launched in Europe which is the rebranded Redmi Pad Pro, that was launched in April, 2024 in China.
The same has now been launched in India too and 2 days later, on 1st August, Poco might introduce its Poco Pad in India as well which will the rebranded Redmi Pad Pro which Redmi launched today

Specifications:
• 12.1-inch (2560×1600 px) 2.5K resolution IPS LCD Display
• Gorilla Glass 3 protection
• Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC
• LPDDR4X RAM; UFS 2.2 storage
• 10,000mAh battery; 33W fast charging
• 5G; Wi-Fi 6; USB 2.0
Click HERE to check out all specs

Redmi Pad Pro is also available in Harry Potter Special Edition but Xiaomi kept in China-exclusive

Pricing:
Wi-Fi (6GB+128GB)= Rs. 21,999 (~260$)
5G (8GB+128GB)= Rs. 24,999 (~300$)
5G (8GB+256GB)= Rs. 26,999 (~320$)

Redmi Smart Pen: Rs. 3,999 (~48$)
Smart Keyboard: Rs. 3,999 (~48$)
Flip Cover: Rs. 1,499 (~18$)

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Redmi Pad SE 4G Launched in India with a Four Year Old Processor

Redmi Pad SE 4G is powered by MediaTek Helio G85 4G processor. MediaTek introduced it MORE than 4 years ago, in April, 2020 and it was made on 12nm node.

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Pad SE powered by Snapdragon 680 in Europe last year in August, 2023. Then in April, 2024, 9 months later, Xiaomi introduced Pad SE in India.

However, the Tablet is Wi-Fi only and lacked cellular connectivity. So, Now in July-end 2024, Xiaomi introduced the same Pad SE but with 4G connectivity but with many cost-cuttings

Differences in Redmi Pad SE and Pad SE 4G:
• 8-inch screen instead of 11" display
• Helio G85, downgraded from SD 680 (12nm vs 6nm)
• 6650mAh battery, decreased from 8000mAh

Even after this much cost-cutting, Xiaomi priced Pad SE 4G just Rs.900 or 10 US$ less compared to Pad SE Wi-Fi
4GB+64GB= Rs. 10,999
4GB+128GB= Rs. 11,999

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Oppo K12x Launched in India

Oppo recently launched k12X in China which is the exact same smartphone OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite in India/globally. But when Oppo launched K12X outside China, Oppo has once again offered garbage specs, inferior SoC when compared to the China market

Specs downgraded by Oppo for global markets when comparing with China market:
• 720px HD Display
• Dimensity 6300 SoC (China has SD 695)
• 32MP main camera (Galaxy Core E2 sensor)
• 8MP front camera (China gets 16MP)
• Side-mounted fingerprint instead of in-display
• 4500mAh battery v/s 5500mAh in China
• 45W fast charge while China gets 100W support

Pricing:
• 6GB+128GB= Rs. 12,999 (~155$)
• 8GB+256GB= Rs. 15,999 (~190$)
FunFact: Oppo K12X in China still costs LESS than in India

EVERY smartphone that Oppo has launched in international markets including Reno 12 series, F series etc have ALL been an E-Waste of 2024. Refrain from buying any Oppo smartphone

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First Look at the Nothing Phone 2a Plus

Nothing Phone 2a Plus will have a silver and grey metallic finish on the rear, which looks like a new colour for the regular Nothing Phone 2a lol.
The box design is exactly same as the Phone 2a box, with the addition of the word "Plus" ahead of Phone 2a lol

Specifications wise also, Phone 2a has mostly everything same as the regular phone 2a, including the same rear cameras, same display and even the same slower UFS 2.2 storage although the Dimensity 7350 supports UFS 3.1. The SoC is NOT anything new either since its a 200MHz frequency overclocked Phone 2a's Dimensity 7200 only.

So what's really have been upgraded with the Phone 2a Plus is a 50MP Front camera, as the Phone 2a has 32MP front. Also, it will have support 50W fast charging, which is just 5W upgrade from the 45W support on the Phone 2a lol
(In short, Phone 2a Plus will charge 5mins faster than Phone 2a lmao)

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 Announced

Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 (SM-4635) is manufactured by TSMC on its 4nm process.

CPU:
• 2x Cortex-A78@ 2.0GHz
• 6x Cortex-A55@ 1.8GHz
GPU: Adreno ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

RAM: LPDDR4X
ROM: UFS 3.1
Display: FHD+ @ 90Hz
Camera: Dual 12-bit ISP

Modem: 5G, with SA support
Download speed: Upto 1Gbps
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5 only (ac)
Bluetooth: 5.1v only

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Nothing Officially Reveals Phone 2a Plus Design

Difference b/w Phone 2a and Phone 2a Plus:
• Overclocked Dimensity 7200 in Phone 2a Plus
• 50MP front camera
• 50W fast charging
(Phone 2a has 45W support)

Phone 2a Plus's frame and back are still plastic like the regular Phone 2a and it will still support the slower UFS 2.2 storage only

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