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India Today
3 days ago
- India Today
iPhone 19 may finally bring under-display selfie camera
Apple might finally be on track to deliver a true all-screen iPhone — and it could happen as early as the iPhone 19. According to a report by The Information, Apple is working towards placing both Face ID and the front-facing camera under the display in future iPhones. The tech could debut in the iPhone 18 Pro series next year, while the 2027 iPhone — likely the iPhone 19 — may be the first to feature a completely edge-to-edge screen, marking the 20th anniversary of the ID uses infrared light to scan your face, and placing it behind the screen presents a major challenge. Most display panels aren't very good at letting infrared light pass through, which can impact accuracy. However, Apple seems to be tackling this with a patent it was recently granted, as spotted by Patently Apple. The method involves removing certain subpixels — the tiny red, green, and blue elements that make up a display — to create transparent zones. These gaps allow infrared light to pass through more easily, without affecting visual quality. Apple's design also clears up wiring and touch components in those areas to let the system work rumours suggested that under-display Face ID might arrive with the iPhone 15 or 16, but those predictions didn't pan out. That said, the iPhone 17 might show the first visible change. As per analyst Jeff Pu, at least one iPhone 17 model — possibly the iPhone 17 Pro Max — could feature a smaller Dynamic Island, hinting at internal shifts ahead of the full Under-display selfie cameras aren't new in the Android world. Brands like Samsung have been using them in foldables for the last few years, including on the inner display of Galaxy Z Fold models. But image quality has often been underwhelming, especially for video calls and selfies. Apple's challenge is to overcome that while maintaining its usual high-quality standards, especially now that front cameras are widely used for selfies and video now, we are fast approaching September, when Apple is expected to launch its next-generation iPhone 17 models, including the standard iPhone 17, 17 Air, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. Unless you have been living under a rock, the iPhone 17 Air is said to replace the Plus models, and is touted to be the slimmest flagship phone Apple has ever worked on. If the rumours are to be believed, the iPhone 17 Air will be just 5.5mm thick and weigh only 145 grams.
Android Authority
3 days ago
- Android Authority
First look at Google's new 'Images' tab: A Pinterest clone in the making (APK teardown)
TL;DR Google is developing a Pinterest clone within the Google app, which will soon include a new 'Images' tab. Users will be able to select their topics of interest, and Google will then populate the new tab with relevant, inspirational images curated from Search. Users will be able to share the images, save them to a collection, search them with Google Lens, or hide them from their feeds. Ahead of Google I/O, The Information reported that Google planned to announce a Pinterest-like feature to show people images and help them curate ideas for topics like fashion or interior design. However, at the time, we didn't know what this feature would look like, where it would appear, or how it would work. After conducting an extensive APK teardown of the latest version of the Google app, version we were able to uncover Google's upcoming Pinterest clone, which didn't make it to I/O. The feature is very much a work in progress, but the images and videos we'll provide here should give you a good sense of what it'll do and how. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Authority. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. However, it is possible that such predicted features may not make it to a public release. Google's take on Pinterest, a platform that allows users to pin images to a digital pinboard, will appear in the Google app as a new 'Images' tab. As you can see in the screenshots of the feature below (and the video above), the images in this tab will refresh daily. What do you think of Google's Pinterest clone? 0 votes I like it and think it'll be useful. NaN % It's just another feed to doomscroll and adds clutter. NaN % When you first launch the new 'Images' tab in the Google app, you'll be asked to select at least three topics, like 'Women's fashion,' 'Food & Drink,' and 'Home Decor,' to create your personalized image feed. Google will then use publicly available images from Search to fill this tab. You can long-press an image to share it, save it to your collection, search it with Google Lens, or hide it from your feed if you don't think it belongs there. As we said before, this feature is very much a work in progress right now. In our testing, instead of showing images from the selected topics, it's currently displaying random images from various topics. We're guessing Google will iron out these kinks before the feature is ready for prime time. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Business Recorder
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
OpenAI to open office in Seoul amid growing demand for ChatGPT
SEOUL: OpenAI will set up its first office in Seoul and has established an entity in South Korea as demand in the country jumps for its ChatGPT service, the company said on Monday. South Korea has the largest number of paying ChatGPT subscribers after the United States, according to OpenAI. OpenAI has also begun hiring staff to support partnerships with the country and expects to announce further details on this in coming months, the company said. OpenAI in talks to hire senior executive for major leadership role, The Information reports 'Korea's full-stack AI ecosystem makes it one of the most promising markets in the world for meaningful AI impact, from silicon to software, and students to seniors,' Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon said in a statement. Earlier this year, OpenAI announced it would develop artificial intelligence products for South Korea with chat app operator Kakao. Kwon, who is visiting Seoul, is set to hold a meeting with officials from the main opposition Democratic Party and the ruling People Power Party, local media reported.
CNET
21-05-2025
- CNET
iPhone 17 Air Leaks: Slim iPhone Redesign Coming in 2025?
Rumor has it, we may soon see an ultra thin iPhone. The rumored iPhone 17 Air -- or it might be called the iPhone Slim -- could potentially replace the current iPhone Plus amid Apple's next iPhone release in the coming months. The buzzed-about "Air" is getting a lot of attention in the iPhone 17 rumor mill, but the prospect also has people asking if Apple may have to sacrifice features to get a super thin phone. Here's the skinny on what we could expect with the newest iPhone. iPhone 17 Air release date: Is the slimmer iPhone coming this year? For nearly a decade, Apple has held an event in September to announce its new phones. This year we expect Apple to reveal the iPhone 17 series, including the rumored iPhone 17 Air. If the iPhone 17 Air rumors are true, Apple would be the latest to join the ultra-thin phone trend this year. Last week, I got to try out Samsung's new lightweight Galaxy S25 Edge after previewing it and a slew of shockingly thin phones at the Mobile World Congress in March. The iPhone 17 lineup may be the last to follow this fall-release model, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and a report from The Information. Starting with the iPhone 18, Apple will reportedly split its phone releases so that lower-cost iPhones launch in the first half of the year (previously reserved for iPhone SE models) and higher-end pro models are announced in the latter half. That would likely mean a rumored iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, Air and new foldable iPhone model could debut in fall 2026. Keep in mind that an iPhone Flip or Fold has been rumored for years. You'll likely be able to preorder a new iPhone the Friday after the announcement, with the phone shipping a week later. What will the iPhone 17 Air cost? Early rumors about an iPhone 17 Air hinted that it could cost even more than the iPhone 17 Pro, but a March Bloomberg report suggested the phone could cost around $900. That price tag would align with the rumor that the "Air" could replace the Plus, which currently costs $899. For comparison, Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge starts at $1,100. However, there's also the question of how tariffs could affect the price of an iPhone. Amid President Donald Trump's ongoing tariff drama, Apple has mostly escaped additional taxes by stockpiling inventory and getting most of its products on a tariff exemption list. Apple has moved some production of US iPhones to India to avoid the steeper tariffs imposed on China. However, Trump recently said he pushed Apple CEO Tim Cook to move US iPhone production from India to the US. How much all of this could affect iPhone prices is yet to be determined. Regardless of how tariffs play out, Apple is expected to raise the price of the iPhone. These price hikes are rumored to start with the iPhone 17 line, so prepare now to pay more for "Air." iPhone 17 Air camera: potential downgrade? Among the rumored potential sacrifices Apple may have to make to get a skinnier phone is limiting the camera features. The rumored iPhone 17 line is getting a new camera bar that extends across the width of the phone. But Front Page Tech shared an iPhone 17 Air video in February that showed a physical mockup of the phone based on rumors. One of the more surprising reveals was a smaller camera bar with one lens on the left, suggesting the "Air" phone has a single rear camera, similar to the iPhone 16E ($599). It's not clear if the camera would be the same as the 16E or if Apple would go the route Samsung did and include the main camera from the iPhone 17 Pro. The single camera theory is backed up by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and a Bloomberg report, which said that the rumored Air may not have the ultrawide and 5x telephoto lenses that have become staples of Apple's premium iPhones. In a bit of good news, it's also rumored that the front-facing "selfie" camera on all iPhone 17 models, including the Air, will be upgraded to 24 megapixels, according to analyst Jeff Pu. iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 17 Pro It may be getting a lot of attention, but the rumored Air appears to be less an advanced Pro model and more a replacement for the Plus. However, rumors are that the Air would have a 6.6-inch display, according to analysts Jeff Pu and Ming-Chi Kuo. If accurate, that would mean the Air's display is slightly smaller than the iPhone 16 Plus, with a 6.7-inch display, but larger than the iPhone 16 Pro, which features a 6.3-inch display. The iPhone 16 Pro Max leads with a 6.9-inch display. It's unclear if the 17 Air's screen would be a Pro Motion display like the one found on iPhone Pro models. If the rumored Air lives up to its name, then the biggest potential advantage it could offer over a Pro is its size and weight. A Bloomberg report from March notes that the iPhone Air could measure 5.5mm thick, compared to the iPhone 16 Pro at 8.25mm. Mac Rumors reported that a leaker on the Korean-langauge Naver blog, going by "yeux1122," said that the rumored iPhone 17 Air weighs approximately 145 grams (5.11 ounces). Compare that to the iPhone 16 Pro, which weighs in at 199 grams (7.03 ounces). If this rumor proves true, the Air would be just slightly heavier than the iPhone 13 mini, which weighs 141 grams (4.97 ounces). Bloomberg's report also notes that the iPhone 17 Air is expected to have super slim bezels compared to the rest of the line, along with a Camera Control button and a Dynamic Island cutout in the display. iPhone 17 Air battery life expectations Among the challenges of slimming down an iPhone could be figuring out how to reduce the battery size without compromising battery life. Initially, it was assumed that a skinnier iPhone would simply have a reduced battery life since there would be less space to house a large battery. But more recently, AppleInsider reported that a skinnier iPhone might use a silicon-anode battery that could help extend its battery life. Yeux1122 said the battery capacity is 2,800mAh, based on details that originate with "mass production confirmed sample," according to MacRumors. It added that a high density battery in the Air could increase its "actual capacity" by 15 to 20%. If the rumored iPhone 17 Air does use the silicon battery technology, it would be the first iPhone to do so. Are iPhone Air rumors and leaks to be trusted? Rumors are just that. The speculation leading up to the iPhone's release is often based on insider knowledge or leaked information from the teams working on the iPhone's design, but those plans can continue to evolve and are not necessarily reflected in the final product. We'll only be able to confirm these rumors with certainty when Apple officially releases the next iPhone and we can see it for ourselves.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TikTok Tests Photo Messaging Despite Internal Warnings Over Sextortion Risks—Could It Hurt Parent ByteDance's IPO Plans?
TikTok is developing photo messaging despite internal warnings about potential sextortion risks, according to leaked documents. ByteDance's planned IPO faces new hurdles as U.S. lawmakers escalate scrutiny over teen safety. The feature challenges Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) but lacks its robust safety measures, internal sources suggest. TikTok is reportedly developing a new feature that would allow users aged 16 and above in the U.S. to share photos privately via direct messages. While still in testing, the feature has sparked internal concerns over safety risks, particularly the potential for abuse in the form of sextortion — a growing threat on social platforms targeting minors. According to The Information, some TikTok employees have raised concerns that introducing disappearing photos in direct messages could increase the risk of sextortion and other forms of abuse. Internal discussions cited by the report highlight doubts over the platform's readiness to manage potential misuse, especially given that the feature may lack safeguards already implemented by rivals, such as nudity detection and stricter age verification. Don't Miss: Hasbro, MGM, and Skechers trust this AI marketing firm — 'Scrolling To UBI' — Deloitte's #1 fastest-growing software company allows users to earn money on their phones. The timing is particularly sensitive. Sextortion Scams, where minors are coerced into sharing explicit content and then blackmailed, are on the rise globally. The Guardian reported that organized groups like Nigeria's so-called "BM Boys" use platforms such as TikTok and Instagram to target teenage boys, often resulting in devastating outcomes such as suicide. U.S. law enforcement and child advocacy groups have raised similar alarms. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has tracked a more than 300% spike in sextortion reports since 2021, mostly involving boys aged 14 to 17, emphasizing the importance of robust safety measures on social media platforms. Trending: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — Other tech giants have responded to rising concerns with a wave of new safety tools: Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) said it has introduced features that blur nudity in direct messages sent to teens and restricts unsolicited adult contact on Instagram. Snap said it has introduced new safety tools designed to detect and prevent sextortion attempts, including enhanced friend request protections, in-app alerts for suspicious activity, and expanded parental controls. Discord, often criticized for lax moderation, is rolling out machine learning models to detect and intercept potentially exploitative material shared through its messaging systems. TikTok has yet to announce any new safety measures linked to its upcoming messaging feature, The Information reported. The renewed scrutiny over TikTok's safety practices comes as parent company ByteDance moves closer to a potential 2025 IPO. Analysts say the company's valuation could reach $300 billion, amid continued pressure from U.S. lawmakers over TikTok's operations. However, unresolved safety concerns—particularly those involving minors—could complicate its pitch to regulators and institutional Federal Trade Commission has already intensified its focus on online platforms' role in child exploitation, and lawmakers in the U.S. continue to push for TikTok to sever its ties with its Beijing-based parent. TikTok must balance growth and innovation with safety investments as it enters Snapchat's core territory. With ByteDance's IPO timeline at stake, the coming months will show whether TikTok can replicate its short-form video success in photo sharing without inviting Meta-scale regulatory backlash. Read Next:Invest where it hurts — and help millions heal:. Image: Shutterstock UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? SNAP (SNAP): Free Stock Analysis Report This article TikTok Tests Photo Messaging Despite Internal Warnings Over Sextortion Risks—Could It Hurt Parent ByteDance's IPO Plans? originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
