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Update: Apple issued OS X 10.9.2 the following day, which included a fix for the SSL bug. After Apple fixed the SSL bug in iOS, it’s unclear why three days have passed without an OS X fix after it was revealed by Reuters that the vulnerability was created by an error in a single line of code. As the bug is in Apple’s SSL authentication code, it leaves a whole range of apps vulnerable, not just Safari … Security researcher Ashkan Soltani (via Forbes) tested the apps installed on his own system and found that those vulnerable to the bug included Mail, Twitter, Facetime, iMessage and even Apple’s software update mechanism....

Redmi 8A Dual is one of the entry-level devices from Xiaomi that was launched in February 2020. It’s an improved variant of Redmi 8A that has dual rear cameras, bigger battery with fast charging as well as reverse charging, all-new Aura X Grip design, and more. The handset is currently running on the Android 9.0 Pie on the top of MIUI 11 skin. Now, if you’re one of the Redmi 8A Dual handset user and waiting for the Android 10 update, then check this status tracker article to get updated with all details....

According to Mysmartprice, the Redmi Note 9 was spotted on the benchmark app with the MediaTek MT6769V/CZ chipset which turns out to be the codename for MediaTek Helio P75. The P70 is a moderately powerful SoC and the P75 will improve on that. When compared to the Redmi Note 8 which has the SD 665 SoC, the P75 is expected to perform better. However, we’re not sure how consumers are going to perceive this shift as Qualcomm chips are generally regarded to be superior, especially in terms of thermals and battery efficiency....

215 Million. This is the total number of users of Jio Network, which Reliance claims to have doubled in a year. Bharti Airtel, India’s most common network provider, stands at about 305 million users. Given that the birth of Reliance Jio took place just recently, it’s incredible to see how the telco has grown exponentially over the past two years. Jio claims that gaining 215 million users in a span of 22 months is a record that no technology company has been able to achieve anywhere in the world....

Finally, the Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited started an open sale of its Jio 4G SIM cards after a very long time, with free unlimited 4G data for 90 days. Yes, it means that if you own any 4G smartphone then you can simply walk into the nearest Reliance Digital Store or Xpress Mini Store just to get a new Jio 4G SIM card with free unlimited 4G data, voice calling, SMS, along with the access to all Jio apps and services for 90 days....

Researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York have found that workers across multiple age brackets are sleeping more, pursuing more leisure activities, and cutting overall work hours. Using data from WFH Research’s American Time Use Survey (ATUS), as of June 2022, 15% of full-time employees work fully remote, while 55% are full-time at the office, and 30% work hybrid. “In the aggregate, Americans now spend 60 million fewer hours traveling to work each day,” David Dam, a former research analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, explains in a blogpost....

According to the findings of a recently released survey, 99% of respondents reported having had an ML project completely canceled due to insufficient training data, and 100% of respondents reported experiencing project delays as a result of insufficient training data. Using synthetic data is one approach to get around the issues associated with obtaining and using high-quality data from the real world. Today Rendered.ai announced the availability of its Platform as a Service offering for synthetic data engineers and computer vision scientists....

Following a report earlier this week claiming that the launch of Apple’s next-generation iPhone may be pushed to October or November, another report today adds more weight to a possible delay for the device versus the usual early to mid September launch dates of previous generations. The report from Drexel Hamilton analyst Brian White (via CNBC), claims that Apple’s expected high-end 5.8-inch model in the new iPhone 8 could be delayed beyond September due to difficulties related to the 3D sensing technology rumored to debut on the device:...

Today Readdle is officially launching Spark for Mac, a free and customizable email client from the makers of popular productivity apps like PDF Expert and Scanner Pro. Spark coming to macOS completes the email client suite after previously launching on iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad. Being available on each of Apple’s platforms is especially important for an email app like Spark. Readdle’s email client includes features that let you snooze messages for a later time so having that experience on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad is necessary for having a consistent experience....

Those are some excellent options, but have you ever thought about your home screen icons? The boring stock icons get old after a while. It’s time to spruce things up. Keep reading for simple ways to customize your Android home screen icons. First, you need a launcher A launcher is basically a revitalization of your home screen. Think of these as little apps or “assistants” that help you customize your home screen....

Real Housewives of Potomac star Gizelle Bryant said former Real Housewives of New York star Bethenny Frankel will eventually return to the franchise. The reality TV star recently announced her departure after more than a decade on the show. Ahead of filming for Season 12 of Real Housewives of New York, Frankel said she was leaving the series to pursue other things - like spending time with her 9-year-old daughter Bryn and working on her crisis relief project, Bstrong....

Realme C20 and C20A were launched with a MediaTek Helio G35 processor and a single rear camera. The smartphone comes out of the box with Android 10 based on Realme UI 1.0. This tutorial will teach you how to fix the overheating problem on your Realme C20 and C20A. Does your Realme C20 or C20A overheats? Is it happening all by itself or is it caused by the specific app? Do you stream a ton of videos online or is it simply because of hot weather?...

That might soon change with the next Android release, according a recent discovery in the Android issue tracking forums. There’s evidence that suggests multi-user support will be a native feature in Android thus finally making it available to all phones. It’s not too farfetched of an idea, either, since previously hinted that the ability is coming to all Android-powered devices. Multi-user profiles allow more than one user to have access to their own personalize Home screen of apps....

Apple is looking to ramp up its investment in India, according to a new report today. The Times of India reports that Apple will invest $1 billion in India through its “partners” as it looks to expand manufacturing beyond China. Last month, a report from Bloomberg said that Apple was planning to expand in India after the country eased rules on foreign companies looking to establish a retail presence. Apple confirmed its plans, but cautioned that it will take “some time” before it is able opens the first official Apple Store in the country....

According to a translated report from Taiwanese publication Economic Daily (via Macotakara), Apple is apparently in the process of preparing suppliers for the launch of a Retina MacBook Air in Q3 2013. The report appears to claim that both 11- and 13-inch variants of the MacBook Air will launch with Retina displays in addition to an upgrade from Intel’s new Haswell platform. Apple supplier Quanta is expected to begin receiving shipments of the new components in the second quarter, according to Economic Daily....

Apple Watch has been on the market for a year now, and The Wall Street Journal has a new report in which it compares the product’s estimated sales to the original iPhone’s in its first year. Apple has never released hard Apple Watch sales numbers as it does for iPhones, iPads, and Macs, but WSJ says twice as many Apple Watches have been sold during the first year as iPhones during its first year....

The new trailer for next year’s Dolittle, starring Robert Downey Jr., is clearly structured to look like a Disney movie, despite actually being from Universal Pictures. The upcoming film will mark Downey Jr.’s first major film to be released following Avengers: Endgame. That movie brought his 11-year run as Tony Stark to a conclusion. In contrast to the contemporary setting of the Eddie Murphy-starring Dr. Dolittle movies from the late 1990s and early 2000s, Dolittle is clearly hewing closer to the original Hugh Lofting books and the 1967 movie starring Rex Harrison by maintaining a Victorian-era backdrop....

Want to flash the Stock ROM Flash File on Realme 7 Pro RMX2170PU? Then you are in the right place. On this page, we will share the official Realme 7 Pro RMX2170PU flash files with their firmware installation guide. Realme has soon grown to be one of the highest-grossing smartphone brands in India and for all the good reasons. Their highly affordable phones always offer a ton of great features. The same is the case with the Realme 7 Pro which is the company’s upper-midrange offering for 2020....

Realme GT 2 was launched in India which features including a 120Hz AMOLED display, triple rear cameras, and a Paper Tech Master Design. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 SoC, along with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. Are you a Realme GT 2 ( RMX3312) user and looking for the update list or want to install stock firmware? Check out the full guide below and the Realme GT 2 Software Update Tracker....

iOS 14 is only in developer beta, but it’s already exposing just how often some applications are checking users’ clipboards. The latest app to be scrutinized for this practice is Reddit, but the company says a forthcoming update will remove the code in question. One of the new privacy features in iOS 14 is a banner alert that appears when an app is pasting from the clipboard and therefore able to read the contents of a clipboard....