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Business Insider
04-08-2025
- Business Insider
A possible iPhone 17 spotting in the wild is yet another reminder that cameras are everywhere
Apple's mission to put a camera in everyone's hand may have backfired. The Apple community is buzzing about a photo posted on social media recently that purportedly shows an unreleased iPhone 17 being tested in the wild. In the photos, shared by X user @Skyfops, a person wearing sunglasses and a hat holds up two phones while walking down the street. One of them clearly looks like an iPhone with its Apple logo covered by a piece of black tape — the other device looks a bit different. The second device, which appears to be in a case, has a camera lens placement that looks similar to that of current models, but the relocated lidar and LED flash stand out. I just spotted a test development iPhone in the wild 🤩🤩🤩 — Fox Pupy 🦊🧡 (@Skyfops) July 28, 2025 The X user who shared the photos said he captured them in San Francisco's Union Square. Apple didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. If legitimate — Bloomberg's Mark Gurman wrote in his recent "Power On" newsletter that it was "likely" an iPhone 17 Pro — it would be a rare example of an unreleased iPhone being captured in the wild. And, like the viral Coldplay Kiss Cam moment, it's yet another reminder that cameras are everywhere these days. Longtime Apple fans likely remember the famous iPhone 4 leak, where an Apple employee left an unreleased test model at a bar, and Gizmodo got a hold of it and published a detailed analysis of the device in 2010. Apple is famously secretive, but it still needs to test unreleased products in real-world conditions, not just the lab. To do this, it often uses special cases that camouflage the device's outward appearance. That unreleased iPhone 4, for example, was found in a case that made it look like an iPhone 3GS. As for the iPhone 17's form factor, reports emerged last year that one of the models in the lineup would be a major redesign, a noticeably slimmer model. Informally referred to as the "iPhone 17 Air" within the Apple community, the device is expected to sacrifice some of the cutting-edge tech found in a "Pro" model in order to deliver on a thinner form factor. Morningstar analyst William Kerwin said the firm expects a new form factor from Apple this September. However, he's not yet convinced that a "slim" version would be enough to meaningfully move the needle on iPhone sales, saying that it's what's beneath the hardware that's more important. "We still think that Apple improving its AI software offering is the most critical strategy for revitalizing iPhone unit sales growth," Kerwin said. Despite the new placement of the flash, Forrester analyst Dipanjan Chatterjee told BI that "incremental enhancements" are still the name of the game for Apple. It's all about making the iPhone "a little bit better — a little bit slimmer," he said.
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First Post
01-08-2025
- Business
- First Post
Who is Dmitry Medvedev, the ‘failed former president of Russia' who is trading jabs with Trump?
A war of words erupted on Thursday between US President Donald Trump and former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, after Trump called on Russia to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine and later said that India and Russia could 'take their dead economies down together'. Notably, Medvedev, who has previously served as both president and prime minister of Russia, is currently the deputy head of the country's security council read more Medvedev is a former President and Prime Minister of Russia. Reuters/File Photo A war of words broke out on Thursday between Donald Trump and former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev after the US President said that India and Russia could 'take their dead economies down together.' Earlier that day, Trump posted that he was not concerned about India, one of Moscow's biggest oil buyers along with China, did with Russia. ALSO READ | The countries worst hit by Trump tariffs: Is India on the list? He also announced a 25 per cent tariff on India, along with an additional but unspecified 'penalty' over its defence and energy deals with Russia. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD What followed was a major showdown between Trump and Medvedev. But who is Dmitry Medvedev? And what happened during his clash with Donald Trump? Let's take a look: Who is Dmitry Medvedev? Medvedev is a former President and Prime Minister of Russia, and currently serves as the deputy head of the country's security council. He was once Vladimir Putin's prime minister before stepping into the role of president from 2008 to 2012, acting as a placeholder while Putin was barred from a third consecutive term under Russian law. Medvedev has since become a strong supporter of Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, often taking to social media to express his views. This is not the first time Medvedev and Donald Trump have clashed online. Medvedev's political career has seen many shifts over the years. In 2008, when he took over as president, he spoke of modernising Russia, encouraged more openness, and often shared his interest in blogging and technology. He once visited Silicon Valley and was handed a new iPhone 4 by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. Medvedev hit out at Trump after the US President demanded that Russia agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. Reuters/File Photo His shift in image at the time was seen as an effort to remain politically relevant in a country that had become more closed and rigid over the years. When Putin stepped aside in 2008 due to constitutional limits on his term, he became prime minister and selected Medvedev, an ally since 2000, to succeed him. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Gleb Pavlovsky, a former Kremlin adviser, told The Guardian, 'Someone with ideas would probably have got rid of Putin pretty quickly, and Putin didn't want to risk that. Medvedev fit the bill as a dependent person. He tried to fit in with the consensus, just as he is trying to fit in now.' Though he held the top job, Medvedev was seen as junior to Putin. However, his style was different. He openly talked about his love for rock music and new technology, often tweeting and blogging. He also found some support within the Kremlin, with parts of the elite backing the idea of him serving a second term. According to people close to him, Medvedev became increasingly focused on winning another term. He even had a few public disagreements with Putin, including one over Russia's decision to abstain from a UN vote on Libya, according to The Guardian. At one point, there was talk of Medvedev starting a new political party, and influential figures like Kremlin strategist Vladislav Surkov encouraged him to run for a second term. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD But during a fishing trip in 2011, Putin reportedly told Medvedev he would be returning as president. Medvedev agreed and requested to remain prime minister, possibly still hoping for a return to the presidency after another four years. In later years, rumours about Medvedev's growing alcohol use began to circulate in Moscow, the report said. In 2020, Putin asked him to step down as prime minister. He was then given a symbolic post as deputy chair of the security council. ALSO READ | Trump's tariffs and Russia penalty: How much does India depend on Moscow? Medvedev vs Trump explained The former Russian president hit out at Donald Trump after the US President demanded that Russia agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump referred to Russia and India as 'dead economies' and said his warning to raise tariffs on New Delhi would go ahead. Trump said, 'I don't care what India does with Russia. They can take their dead economies down together, for all I care.' He added, 'We have done very little business with India, their Tariffs are too high, among the highest in the World. Likewise, Russia and the USA do almost no business together. Let's keep it that way.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD On Tuesday, Trump had warned that the United States would bring in more sanctions against Russia in 10 days if it did not take steps to end the ongoing war, now in its third year. Medvedev mocked the warning, calling it a 'theatrical ultimatum' and saying 'each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war.' In a post just after midnight on Wednesday, Trump hit back at Medvedev, calling him 'the failed former President of Russia, who thinks he's still President, to watch his words.' 'He's entering very dangerous territory!' Trump wrote. Medvedev responded by saying Trump's reaction showed that Russia was on the right path and should continue with its current policies. 'If some words from the former president of Russia trigger such a nervous reaction from the high-and-mighty president of the United States, then Russia is doing everything right and will continue to proceed along its own path,' Medvedev wrote on Telegram. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD He also warned Trump to remember 'how dangerous the fabled 'Dead Hand' can be', referring to a secretive Russian system that could launch nuclear missiles if the country's leaders were wiped out in an enemy strike. With inputs from agencies
Japan Today
04-07-2025
- Health
- Japan Today
Japan's first 'smartphone dementia' clinic opens in Tokyo and online
By SoraNews24 Smartphones have become an indispensable part of our lives, for better or worse. Whether it's finding your way around town or keeping in touch with loved ones around the world, it's hard to even imagine what life was like before they came along. This is what is known as 'smartphone dementia,' also called 'digital dementia' in other parts of the world. This is when an excess of online time causes your brain to forget more relevant information, like what time your dentist appointment was or why you walked into the kitchen for the third time. The human brain is a lot like a drawer. If you take the time to properly organize things like a nice underwear drawer, you always know where your underwear is, and life is easy. But using the internet, especially quick content services like TikTok, so many little knick-knacks get tossed into your brain that it becomes a junk drawer. This can lead to cases where you never find that hex wrench to tighten up your shelf or realize you threw away that iPhone 4 case to make space only two days before you end up needing it. In other words, your frontal lobe becomes a mess of trivial information, making it hard to access the important things in life. As a result, the smartphone dementia sufferer experiences symptoms similar to an actual dementia sufferer, with the exception that a person with smartphone dementia still retains the cognitive ability to be aware of it. The other main differences are that smartphone dementia can affect people of all ages but is reversible with the right treatment, and that's where the Kanamachi Ekimae Neurological Clinic comes in. This is the first clinic to offer a smartphone dementia program to help people use their devices in ways that don't diminish their quality of life. They mention warning signs of smartphone dementia as always having a smartphone on hand, having trouble recalling people's names quickly, forgetting how to write kanji characters (akin to forgetting how to spell in English), having to take photos of things to remember them, always feeling sleep deprived, lacking motivation, and poor organizational skills for everyday tasks. Treatment depends on a patient's current smartphone usage habits and mental condition, based on an interview and dementia tests if necessary. It can vary from simple lifestyle alterations to medication as needed, and although the clinic is in Tokyo, consultations can be done from anywhere in Japan online. Whether you require the help of medical professionals or not, the key lesson to stave off smartphone dementia is to take enough time away from your phone or other devices to savor the finer things in life. Source: Kanamachi Ekimae Neurological Clinic, PR Wire, Friday Digital Read more stories fro SoraNews24. -- Hachiji juppun mae – A Japanese phrase that even Japanese people can't agree on the meaning of -- Police to ticket cyclists riding on sidewalks, which amounts to almost all cyclists in Japan -- The Great Parm Exhibition coming to Harajuku, Tokyo for frozen treat's 20th anniversary External Link © SoraNews24
SoraNews24
02-07-2025
- Health
- SoraNews24
Japan's first 'smartphone dementia' clinic opens in Tokyo and online
Ugh, the name of the clinic is on the tip of my tongue… Lemme check my smartphone. Smartphones have become an indispensable part of our lives, for better or worse. Whether it's finding your way around town, keeping in touch with loved ones around the world, or getting high-quality news from reliable sources like SoraNews24, it's hard to even imagine what life was like before they came along. That's especially worrying for me because they only came along in the latter half of my life… Apparently, I'm not alone when it comes to suffering from what is known as 'smartphone dementia,' also known as 'digital dementia' in other parts of the world. This is when an excess of online time causes your brain to forget more relevant information, like what time your dentist appointment was or why you walked into the kitchen for the third time. The human brain is a lot like a drawer. If you take the time to properly organize things like a nice underwear drawer, you always know where your underwear is, and life is easy. But using the Internet, especially quick content services like TikTok, so many little knick-knacks get tossed into your brain that it becomes a junk drawer. This can lead to cases where you never find that hex wrench to tighten up your shelf or realize you threw away that iPhone 4 case to make space only two days before you end up needing it. ▼ This is your brain on smartphones. In other words, your frontal lobe becomes a mess of trivial information, making it hard to access the important things in life. As a result, the smartphone dementia sufferer experiences symptoms similar to an actual dementia sufferer, with the exception that a person with smartphone dementia still retains the cognitive ability to be aware of it. The other main differences are that smartphone dementia can affect people of all ages but is reversible with the right treatment, and that's where the Kanamachi Ekimae Neurological Clinic comes in. This is the first clinic to offer a smartphone dementia program to help people use their devices in ways that don't diminish their quality of life. ▼ Moderation is the key. They mention warning signs of smartphone dementia as always having a smartphone on hand, having trouble recalling people's names quickly, forgetting how to write kanji characters (akin to forgetting how to spell in English), having to take photos of things to remember them, always feeling sleep deprived, lacking motivation, and poor organizational skills for everyday tasks. Treatment depends on a patient's current smartphone usage habits and mental condition, based on an interview and dementia tests if necessary. It can vary from simple lifestyle alterations to medication as needed, and although the clinic is in Tokyo, consultations can be done from anywhere in Japan online. Whether you require the help of medical professionals or not, the key lesson to stave off smartphone dementia is to take enough time away from your phone or other devices to savor the finer things in life, like maintaining a bonsai tree, building Gundam models, or taking photos of trains… Oh wait, don't do that last one. It rarely ends well. Source: Kanamachi Ekimae Neurological Clinic, PR Wire, Friday Digital Featured image: Pakutaso Insert images: © SoraNews24, Pakutaso ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
iPhone owners warned as two popular models added to doomed ‘vintage' list & there's a costly consequence for Apple fans
TWO beloved iPhone models have been doomed to Apple's dreaded "vintage list" and affected users must be careful going forward. Tech companies routinely discontinue products after so many years to make way for shiny new gadgets. 3 iPhone 7 was released back in 2016 Credit: Alamy 3 The iPhone 8 was the last flagship iPhone to feature a Touch ID button Credit: Alamy 3 Both move into Apple's 'vintage' list Credit: Alamy Apple downgrades its older devices into a When a device falls into the vintage category it means repairs can become quite difficult. The definition is important for Apple fans, as once your iPhone enters the vintage stage getting it repaired can become tricky. While these devices are still eligible for repair, it is based on the availability of parts which will soon run out. Read more about Apple Apple defines iPhones and other products as vintage when sales were stopped more than five years ago but less than seven years ago. After seven years, they become obsolete resulting in no hardware service at all. The latest additions to the vintage list are the iPhone 7 Plus and the These were announced way back in September 2016 and September 2017 respectively. Most read in Tech The iPhone 8 was notable for being the last flagship iPhone to feature the home button and Touch ID, before it was axed entirely for Face ID on the Apple's list currently only lists the 64GB and 256GB versions of the iPhone 8 as vintage, but the 128GB version isn't. Apple reveals 'Safety Check' trick to instantly stop exposing your pics and location The (PRODUCT)RED versions of the iPhone 8 were already on the vintage list. Elsewhere, Apple bumped the Here is the full list of "vintage" iPhones as it now stands: iPhone 4 (8GB) iPhone 5 iPhone 6 iPhone 7 Plus iPhone SE iPhone 8 (64GB, 256GB) iPhone 8 Red iPhone 8 Plus Red iPhone X And these are the iPhones that are obsolete: iPhone iPhone 3G (China mainland) 8GB iPhone 3G 8GB, 16GB iPhone 3GS (China mainland) 16GB, 32GB iPhone 3GS (8GB) iPhone 3GS 16GB, 32GB iPhone 4 CDMA iPhone 4 CDMA (8GB) iPhone 4 16GB, 32GB iPhone 4 GSM (8GB), Black iPhone 4S iPhone 4S (8GB) iPhone 5C iPhone 5S iPhone 6 Plus iPhone 6s (32GB) iPhone 6s Plus (32GB) Time to upgrade? Analysis by Jamie Harris, Assistant Technology and Science Editor at The Sun If you own an affected device you only really have two choices. Fix any issues you're aware of now while parts are still available - but bear in mind that the cost to get this repair may not be worth it compared to the value of your smartphone today. Or, upgrade. Of course, upgrading to a brand new phone is expensive but it may cost you less in the long run compared to repairs, especially as your current phone will be more prone to further breakages and is likely to go completely kaput soon.
