With a new version of the lower-priced “iPhone e” series coming out every year, Apple often changes features and specs as component prices decline. Apple plans to release the iPhone 18e next March, and one of its expected upgrades is surprising, given the cost and availability of the component involved. According to two top analysts, Ming-Chi Kuo of Taiwan’s TF International Securities and Jeff Pu of GF Securities, Apple will increase the RAM on the iPhone 18e from 8GB to 9GB. Apple requires iPhones to have at least 8GB of memory to support Apple Intelligence, while 12GB is required for…
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has claimed that an alleged extortionist manipulated Apple into briefly removing the messaging platform from the App Store by planting AI-modified child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in a public group. The app was removed from Apple’s App Store for about 40 minutes on Monday before being reinstated after Telegram removed the offending content and banned the user responsible. According to Durov, the attacker was part of a “takedown extortion” scheme in which criminals allegedly demand payments from Telegram group administrators in exchange for not targeting their communities. ‘Invisible’ content used to evade moderation Durov said the…
Apple on Monday asked a U.S. judge for a preliminary injunction barring two former employees and OpenAI from accessing, acquiring, using or disclosing alleged confidential information as it moves ahead with its trade secrets case. Apple last month sued OpenAI and the two former employees, both now working for OpenAI, alleging misappropriation of its trade secrets to benefit the ChatGPT-owner’s foray into consumer hardware, a dramatic escalation of already simmering tension between the two companies. The iPhone maker also filed a concurrent motion on Monday seeking expedited discovery, including production of documents relating to the defendants’ alleged access of Apple’s…
Microsoft has denied viral claims that Windows 11 secretly monitors users and sends data to the company every 15 minutes, saying the feature at the center of the controversy only collects local performance information unless users explicitly choose to share diagnostic data. The claims focused on a background service called Windows Health and Optimized Experiences (whesvc), which has been included in Windows 11 since 2025. Social media posts alleged the service automatically tracked system information, including CPU usage, temperatures and battery status, before transmitting it to Microsoft at regular intervals. Data stays on the device by default Responding to the…
Samsung could remove one of the Galaxy Ultra series’ signature telephoto cameras with the launch of the Galaxy S27 Ultra, according to new leaks, as the company looks to offset rising manufacturing costs. According to noted Samsung tipster Ice Universe, the Galaxy S27 Ultra will feature a single 50MP 5x telephoto camera, replacing the dual-telephoto setup used in recent Ultra models. South Korean publication ETNews also reported that Samsung is considering the change as part of broader efforts to reduce production costs following a sharp rise in component prices throughout 2026. Galaxy S27 Pro tipped as a smaller Ultra The…
Independent developer Meaningful Games unveiled Osman Ghazi: Ottoman Rising, a third-person action-adventure game inspired by the life of Osman Ghazi, the founder of the Ottoman Empire, as developers continued to draw on historical settings to attract players interested in medieval-themed games. According to the game’s official website and Steam listing, players took on the role of Osman Ghazi, leading the early Ottoman tribe through battles, political intrigue and territorial expansion in 13th-century Anatolia. The game combined sword combat, horseback travel, stealth missions, settlement management and open-world exploration. Meaningful Games said the title featured historically inspired locations, including forests, fortresses and trade…
WASHINGTON: Meta, Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI staff will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump’s advisers on Tuesday about voluntary safety testing for advanced AI models, according to four sources familiar with the meeting, as concerns over rogue AI agents grow. The meeting follows disclosures from OpenAI and Anthropic that their AI tools breached the systems of other companies. The hacks raised concerns among U.S. lawmakers about whether increasingly capable AI models could be used to conduct or facilitate cyberattacks. The White House meeting will focus on the U.S. government’s efforts to measure the hacking capabilities of the most advanced American…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government has finalised a roadmap to deregulate gas sector with the support of the World Bank, paving the way for wide-ranging reforms aimed at creating a more competitive and transparent energy market. The roadmap was discussed during a high-level meeting on gas sector reforms chaired by Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and attended by the World Bank’s Country Director. A key component of the reform plan is the restructuring and unbundling of the Sui gas companies. Under the proposed changes, their transmission, distribution and energy businesses will be separated to improve operational efficiency and market…
ISLAMABAD, August 4, 2026: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has reduced the petrol price and diesel rate for one day, according to a notification issued on Tuesday. According to an official notification, the petrol price has been reduced by Rs3.39 per litre, while the diesel rate has been cut by Rs4.07 per litre. Following the latest revision, the new petrol price has been fixed at Rs328.56 per litre, while the diesel rate now stands at Rs385.86 per litre. The revised fuel prices will come into effect immediately in accordance with the official notification. Earlier, the Pakistan government approved…
Germany is offering promising employment opportunities for skilled professionals from abroad, with vacancies available across multiple sectors, including healthcare, education, hospitality, tourism and medical technology. In response to the country’s growing demand for qualified workers, the German government has issued updated guidance for foreign applicants on visas, employment procedures and residence requirements. Authorities say international professionals can apply for jobs in a variety of fields where recruitment is currently underway. These include healthcare, medical technology, hospitality, restaurants, tourism and education, with employers actively seeking qualified candidates. According to German officials, demand is steadily rising in the healthcare sector for professionals…
