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Xiaomi 17 Pro has an iPhone-like design, but with a second display on the back [Video]

9to5mac.com Ben Schoon 2025-09-28 11:51:38

Ahead of its formal debut in the near future, Xiaomi is showing off the new Xiaomi 17 Pro, which has an iPhone-like camera bar on the back, but uses that real estate for a rear display. In a post on Weibo, Xiaomi shares a brief video that shows the Xiaomi 17 Pro. At first, the phone is shown with a sectioned design that features a section along the top that includes the cameras. It’s not quite a Pixel-like “Camera Bar,” but rather more similar to Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro redesign. The twist, thou

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Google nukes 224 Android malware apps behind massive ad fraud campaign

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-28 19:20:00

A massive Android ad fraud operation dubbed "SlopAds" was disrupted after 224 malicious applications on Google Play were used to generate 2.3 billion ad requests per day. The ad fraud campaign was discovered by HUMAN's Satori Threat Intelligence team, which reported that the apps were downloaded over 38 million times and employed obfuscation and steganography to conceal the malicious behavior from Google and security tools. The campaign was worldwide, with users installing the apps from 228 co

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Samsung patches zero-day security flaw used to hack into its customers’ phones

techcrunch.com Zack Whittaker 2025-09-28 23:20:09

Samsung says it has fixed a zero-day security vulnerability that is being used to hack into its customers’ phones. The phone maker said the security flaw, discovered in a software library for displaying images on Samsung devices, allows hackers to remotely plant malicious code on Samsung devices running Android 13 through the most recent version, Android 16. Samsung’s advisory said security teams from Meta and WhatsApp privately notified the company on August 13 and was told that “an exploit f

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You Don't Need an iPhone 17 to Use This iOS 26 Camera Feature

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-29 23:00:03

You Don't Need an iPhone 17 to Use This iOS 26 Camera Feature Look more like yourself with this Camera upgrade in iOS 26.

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Best Home Security Cameras Without Subscriptions in 2025: No-Fee Favorites

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-30 00:00:00

Does the camera have the ability to listen to audio and initiate a two-way conversation using the app? Does the camera have night vision that can cover the space you have in mind? Is the app easy to understand, control and use to change settings? Does the camera work with your existing home security system or your preferred voice assistant? Can video be stored without fees? Is it local storage under your control or cloud storage? Do you have to purchase your own storage device? Can you share

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Wanted to spy on my dog, ended up spying on TP-Link

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-01 07:28:54

Wanted to spy on my dog, ended up spying on TP-Link I recently bought a cheap Tapo indoor camera to see what my dog gets up to when I am out of the house. What actually followed? I ended up reverse-engineering onboarding flows, decompiling an APK, MITMing TLS sessions, and writing cryptographic scripts. My main motivation for this project really stemmed from the fact that the camera annoyed me from day one. Setting the camera up in frigate was quite painful, no one really seemed to know how t

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I'm skipping the iPhone 17 Pro this year - 3 reasons the base model makes more sense

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-10-01 19:48:30

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. There are plenty of dedicated iPhone users like myself who are loyal to base model iPhones. When I upgrade my iPhone every two or so years, I don't bother with the Pro variations. My position is that as the base model iPhones become more advanced, I don't need to spend a few hundred extra dollars on features that a casual user like me won't need. I'm the opposite of a power user, unless power is synonymous with a scary a

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Android’s 200MP camera club is getting bigger and better

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-01 23:02:25

Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR OPPO is the latest Android phone brand to hop on the 200MP camera bandwagon. Unlike the Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the 200MP sensor will be used for the OPPO Find X9 Pro’s telephoto camera. The 200MP sensor should allow the OPPO to reduce the number of telephoto cameras on Find X9 Pro to one, as opposed to two on its predecessor. Android phone makers constantly engage in number games to boast improvements over previous generations and as com

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First calls and texts, now Pixels could detect scams from chat apps (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-02 06:02:59

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Authority teardown has revealed that Google’s Scam Detection feature is coming to chat apps. The feature will display scam detection alerts in chat app notifications. It’s possible that apps like WhatsApp, Signal, Instagram, and Twitter could support this functionality. Google introduced Scam Detection functionality to Pixel phones last year, which alerts you if you’re on a phone call with a suspected scammer. The company has also brought t

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Rumor: smaller Dynamic Island but no under-screen Face ID for iPhone 18

9to5mac.com Dylan Mcdonald 2025-10-01 20:27:01

As Apple continues towards their goal of a true all-screen iPhone, it looks like the iPhone 18 will get them one step closer. There have long been conflicting rumors on when the Dynamic Island might finally see a design update. Most recently, it was rumored that the iPhone 17 may have a smaller Dynamic Island, but that of course didn’t pan out. However, according to Instant Digital on Weibo, the iPhone 18 lineup will see a narrower Dynamic Island cutout, but will not yet be making the move to a

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iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16? Here's How They Compare and Which One You Should Buy

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-02 01:33:03

Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 at its "awe dropping" event along with the super skinny iPhone Air and the powerful iPhone 17 Pro/17 Pro Max. You may be wondering whether to get the new shiny standard iPhone 17 or buy last year's iPhone 16 which is $100 less. To help with that decision, here's a breakdown of how the two handsets compare. The iPhone 17 starts at $829 (or $799 if you activate with a carrier), the same as the iPhone 16 when it came out -- with the caveat that the iPhone 17 starts wit

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Users turn to chatbots for spiritual guidance

techcrunch.com Anthony Ha 2025-10-02 01:45:26

In Brief AI-powered chatbots play a growing role in spiritual life, according to a New York Times story that examines the popularity of religious chatbots and apps. The Times notes that an app called Bible Chat has been downloaded more than 30 million times, while another app, Hallow, reached the number one spot in Apple’s App Store last year. For the most part, these apps are supposed to point people to religious doctrine and scripture to answer their questions, although at least one website

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Should you upgrade to an iPhone 17 Pro from last year's model? I am - here's why

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-10-02 00:34:27

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Apple just launched its iPhone 17 Pro. The new model includes some enticing upgrades. I have had the 16 Pro for one year, and might trade it in. While most people choose to wait several years before upgrading their iPhones, that's a bit more challenging for tech aficionados like myself. I really wanted to hold out on upgrading my daily driver, the iPhone 16 Pro, but after watching the launch e

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Kodak's mini camera fits on your keyring and is smaller than an AirPods case

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-01 16:42:27

Kodak has shrunk a camera to fit onto a keyring, but it still manages to shoot both photo and video. It's hard not to compare the Kodak Charmera to the ubiquitous Labubu craze, considering the highly collectible nature of Reto Pro selling these officially licensed mini cameras as a single blind box for $29.99 or a full set of six for $179.94. The keyring cameras, which only weigh 30 grams, are already sold out on the Reto Pro website, but are expected to be restocked. The blind box can be unwra

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Woman Sends Money to "Stranded Astronaut" So He Can "Buy Oxygen"

futurism.com Unknown 2025-10-01 19:45:45

"In space on a spaceship right now." The sky's the limit for how outrageously implausible some scams can get. Actually, try beyond the atmosphere. An elderly woman in Japan sent thousands of dollars to a trickster who claimed to be an astronaut trapped in space and in danger of suffocating, Agence France-Presse reports. In fairness to the lady, though, she thought they were in love. The 80-year-old pensioner, who lives in Sapporo, the capital of Japan's northern island Hokkaido, met the scamm

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This Solar-Powered Dashcam Watches Your Car While You’re Off ‘Finding Yourself’ in Europe

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-10-02 23:47:14

I remember when I had a car. I was living in Queens, and avoiding tickets was an absolute nightmare—that is, until I was informed of a neighborhood cheat code. There was a street sort of near where I lived where I could just leave my car—no alternate side parking, predetermined hours, nothing. Naturally, I went straight there and parked my car and tried my best to forget that I had one until I needed it. I thought about that car every single day. Was it still there? Had it been smashed to pieces

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iPhone Diary: For the first time in many years, I’m not upgrading my iPhone

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-10-03 07:00:00

Today would normally see me poised over the Apple website on my Mac and the Apple Store app on my phone ready to seen which goes live first so I can finalize my order for a shiny new iPhone. This year is an exception, and although that’s partly for personal reasons, it’s mostly because I’m just not seeing any good reason to want the iPhone 17 Pro Max over last year’s model … I haven’t always upgraded my iPhone each year. Indeed, in 2016, I technically downgraded, although I didn’t personally s

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The Best Gifts for Newlyweds They’ll Actually Use (2025)

wired.com Julia Forbes 2025-10-03 15:09:00

We can’t talk about coffee grinders without touching on coffee makers too. I’ve had rotten luck in this arena, truth be told. I was hoping that the coffee maker I was gifted at my wedding would last a whopping 20 years, like my parents’ did, but it barely made it past my second anniversary. Upon polling friends and family and consulting WIRED tester Matthew Korfhage, the Moccamaster KBGV Select was consistently mentioned as a top pick. And Matthew deems it the best “buy it for life” option. Whi

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This compact Android phone has front speakers, headphone jack, and microSD

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-04 05:37:22

TL;DR The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a new compact mid-range phone with a redesigned camera island and a more conventional aspect ratio. The phone brings back beloved features like a 3.5mm headphone jack, front-facing speakers, and a microSD card slot. It comes with Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, a 5,000mAh battery, and a promise of four OS updates and six years of security updates. After a rather disastrous start with the Xperia 1 VII, which involved dying products, paused sales, and a relaunch, Sony is bac

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5 things the iPhone 17 series copied from Android phones

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-04 07:30:45

Joe Maring / Android Authority Unless you were living under an iPhone 17 Pro Max-sized rock this past week, you probably heard something about Apple’s latest iPhone lineup. Apple’s latest batch of handsets includes the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the all-new iPhone Air. While they’re ultimately still iPhones, I think it’s safe to say that there’s plenty to like about the iPhone 17 family. Apple made a surprising number of upgrades this time around, and for iPhone shoppers,

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This Android flagship is confirmed to get a Hasselblad camera kit

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-04 08:22:23

TL;DR OPPO has confirmed it is working with Hasselblad to develop a custom imaging kit (i.e., a camera kit) for its upcoming Find X9 series. Leaks suggest the camera kit could feature a magnetic photography grip and an external telephoto converter. OPPO recently renewed its partnership with Hasselblad to co-develop a “next-generation mobile imaging system.” Android flagships offer some of the best camera experiences you can carry in your pocket, and most users will be served just fine with th

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Full Moon: Seestar S50 vs. Samsung S25

news.ycombinator.com Nikolaos Papadopoulos 2025-09-30 19:31:49

The full moon is one of those sights that almost begs to be photographed, no matter what camera you’re using. Most of the time, that means a smartphone, and to be fair, modern phones are excellent at handling bright subjects like the moon. Of course, a telescope should reveal far more than a phone camera, but I wanted to see just how big that difference really is. So last night, under clear skies, I took two photos. Seestar S50 smart telescope : designed for astrophotography, with a larger ape

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France confirms new Apple spyware campaign alert

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-10-04 23:38:23

In a threat and incidents report released today, France’s Information Security Agency confirmed that Apple issued a new wave of threat notifications earlier this month. Here are the details. The alert didn’t specify who was behind the recent campaign According to the agency’s report, Apple sent its latest round of security alerts to French citizens on September 3, 2025, marking the fourth campaign just this year. Previous notification waves were sent on March 5, April 29, and June 25. As the

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3 reasons why I'm skipping the iPhone 17 Pro and buying this model instead

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-10-04 22:47:12

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. There are plenty of dedicated iPhone users like myself who are loyal to base model iPhones. When I upgrade my iPhone every two or so years, I don't bother with the Pro variations. My position is that as the base model iPhones become more advanced, I don't need to spend a few hundred extra dollars on features that a casual user like me won't need. I'm the opposite of a power user, unless power is synonymous with a scary a

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Save Big on Our Favorite Outdoor Security Cam

wired.com Brad Bourque 2025-10-05 11:39:46

Looking to secure the perimeter of your back patio? Our favorite outdoor security camera, the Arlo Pro 5 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is currently marked down almost half off. Amazon has the single camera marked down from $180 to $100, and a two camera kit marked down to $130 for even better savings. The video quality is surprisingly good for an outdoor security camera, with a 1440p output resolution, which is bolstered by a new and improved 12-bit sensor. The result is great coverage in both dark

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The iPhone 17 looks great, but I’d still choose the Pixel 10 over it

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-05 18:30:44

Robert Triggs / Android Authority At first, I wasn’t sure how to feel about the iPhone 17. To me, all of the leaks pointed towards another year of the same old, same old. But then, Apple unveiled its base-level flagship, and it had some tricks up its sleeve. It gave the base iPhone 17 a 120Hz refresh rate, an updated chipset, and doubled its base storage — not to mention a 48MP ultrawide camera. And you know what? Those are all significant upgrades. They’ll make the iPhone 17 Apple’s best yet.

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Best Travel Cameras (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Scott Gilbertson 2025-10-05 23:00:00

If you want a camera that has a capable zoom, shoots excellent RAW images and great 4K/30 fps video, and manages to fit in most pockets, the Sony RX100 VII is your best bet. The Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200-mm F2.8-4.5 zoom lens allows a huge range of shots from something that's pocketable—this alone makes it a great travel camera. The 1-inch sensor produces 20.1-MP images (RAW or JPG or both) and while f/2.8 isn't the fastest aperture, it's enough to handle shooting indoors in moderate light. T

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Gemini Live’s camera sharing could soon work better with Google Maps (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-06 07:36:56

Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a new Gemini Live feature that overlays Google Maps info cards during camera sharing sessions. The cards display place names, types, average ratings, and number of reviews right on the user’s screen. With the Pixel 10 series launch, Google added a new visual guidance feature to Gemini Live’s camera sharing functionality. This handy feature highlights the correct objects on your screen to help you pinpoint them in real life. More upgrad

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Samsung is working on a continuous zoom camera, but Galaxy phones don’t have first dibs

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-06 13:54:39

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is reportedly working on a continuous zoom camera system for smartphones. This tech will apparently be supplied to Chinese brands first, with Samsung Electronics following later. This would enable a consistent level of photo and video quality across a given zoom range. We’ve seen very few Android phones with continuous zoom cameras. In fact, Sony is the only major company offering this tech on its devices. However, Samsung is also working on th

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Apple acknowledges iPhone Camera Control is overly complicated with iOS 26 change

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-10-07 11:37:38

I absolutely love the Camera Control on my iPhone — just not in its default state. With the final version of iOS 26, Apple is taking the first step toward pulling back the overly complex Camera Control with one simple change. Camera Control is a highly requested feature iPhone users have wanted physical camera buttons since at least the iPhone 4 in 2010. That’s why Apple added the ability to use the volume buttons to snap photos in the Camera app way back then. More recently, Apple brought th

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Xiaomi 17 Pro has an iPhone-like design, but with a second display on the back [Video]

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