Important announcements
WinRAR has a critical bug which is being used to install malware
The vulnerability was discovered by security researchers from Check Point Software and it impacts all WinRAR versions released in the last 19 years. These attacks are apparently able to install malware on people’s computers quite easily, as most of the antiviruses are unfortunately unable to detect it.
You can read more here.
Myspace lost 12 years’ worth of user content
Myspace has apologized for losing 12 years’ worth of music uploaded to its site, following a server migration error. The company announced that content uploaded to its site from 2003 up until 2015 may no longer be accessible.
More info are available here.
Google is launching a game-streaming service called Stadia
Google said that Stadia cloud game streaming service is a platform that allows users to play games through their internet browser or YouTube without waiting for content to be downloaded to a device. It uses the power of Google’s cloud infrastructure to stream games to PCs, smartphones, tablets, and TVs. The service will be launched in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and Canada later this year.
You can read more here.
Top new products
ZTE Axon S
Axon S will have five cameras in total: a triple-lens system on the back, and a front-facing setup with two sensors. It will come with support for 5G and a USB type-C port.
More info here.
Black Shark 2
The phone comes with 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. It has a 6.39-inch OLED display, 4,000mAh battery and a dual camera on the back with 48MP and 12MP sensors.
More info here.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
The phone has a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 855 processor and a 3,300 mAh battery. It will come with a triple main camera with 48MP(Sony IMX586), 16MP and 16MP sensors.
More info here.
Top interesting info
Google will ask European users which browser they want to use on Android
Google will invite Android users to choose their preferred web browser and search apps, as it tries to avoid new EU antitrust sanctions. The company was sanctioned by the European Commissions due to the abuse of its dominant position as a search engine, ultimately resulting in a massive €4.34 billion fine.
You can read more here.
WhatsApp Business is available on iOS devices
WhatsApp Business is a separate version of the main app that’s meant for businesses who want to communicate with their clients directly. It is an important revenue stream for Facebook. Businesses can respond to customers for free within 24 hours of receiving a message but if they go beyond that limit, they have to pay.
More info can be found here.
Microsoft’s SwiftKey added Google as search engine option
At the end of last year, Microsoft added the ability to natively search the web from within SwiftKey’s keyboard. When the feature launched, users could only search using Bing. For those who do prefer Google over Bing, Microsoft has released a new update that adds the option to change the search engine.
You can read more here.
