Vivo S17, S17 Pro, S17e Specifications Leaked Well Before Launch

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Mar 25, 2023

Redmi recently launched its Redmi Note 12 series of smartphones. The devices are doing quite well in the market, anyway, their competitor Realme is now gearing up to launch their Realme 11 Pro series of smartphones to rival with Note 12 series. The Realme 11 Pro 5G was previously spotted on Bluetooth SIG. And now, two of the upcoming Realme smartphones have been listed on TKDN certification, which could very well be the part of forthcoming Realme 11 lineup.

As the devices are getting listed on numerous certifications, we can expect the launch to happen soon. Two unknown Realme device having the model number RMX3771 and RMX3741 has been listed on TKDN certification. The RMX3771 is nothing but the upcoming Realme 11 Pro 5G smartphone. However, there is no confirmation on the marketing name of RMX3741 yet. It could be the upcoming Realme 11 Pro+ 5G or altogether a new Realme device. We are unsure about it.

Apart from the model numbers, the certification does not confirm anything about the device. The Realme 11 Pro 5G is planned for release shortly, and it will be reasonably priced, making it an appealing alternative for those searching for a high-performance smartphone at an inexpensive price. The Realme 11 Pro 5G is likely to be one of the most sought-after smartphones on the market today, thanks to its strong processor, high-quality camera, and 5G connectivity.

The latest Realme 10 Pro 5G is nearly identical to the Realme 9 Pro 5G. It has a 6.72-inch 120Hz LCD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, a 108MP primary camera, a 16MP front-facing camera, twin stereo speakers, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a 5,000mAh battery, and 33W rapid charging. Are you excited about the upcoming Realme 11 lineup of smartphones? Do let us know by dropping a comment in your words down below.

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Samsung May Launch 6GB Variant of Galaxy A34 5G in India Soon

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Mar 25, 2023

Samsung recently launched two of its Galaxy A-series smartphones in India; the Galaxy A34 5G and Galaxy A54 5G. The Galaxy A34 5G is the cheapest model, launched at INR 30,999 (~$376). It comes with 8GB of RAM. The device offers specifications such as a 120Hz Super AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 1080 5G chipset and much more. New information making the rounds of the internet now claims that the brand is preparing to launch the smartphone in a 6GB RAM variant.

An exclusive report from the house of 91Mobiles Hindi claims that Samsung is preparing for the release of Galaxy A34 5G with 6GB RAM in India. The report also claims that the device will be priced at INR 28,999 (~$352). The price of the newer variant is going to be INR 3,000 (~$36) cheaper than the 8GB one. Further, the brand will offer a bank discount of up to INR 3,000 and when paired with the Samsung Shop App welcome voucher worth INR 1,000 (~$12), it will bring the price of the device as low as INR 24,999 (~$303).

As of right now, the Galaxy A34 5G comes in two variants; 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB. It has been priced at INR 30,999 (~$376) and INR 32,999 (~$400) respectively. The upcoming variant will ensure that the device will be available at a considerably cheaper price range. It does offer a drop notch 6.6-inch FullHD+ Super AMOLED display with up to 120Hz high refresh rate panel. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 5G chipset.

For photography and videography, it comes with triple camera lenses which consist of a 48-megapixels primary lens, an 8-megapixels secondary ultrawide lens and a 5-megapixel tertiary macro lens. For selfies, it has got a 13-megapixel selfie snapper housed inside the drop notch cutout. It has further got a 5000mAh battery which packs 25W fast wired charging. The device will boot up on Android 13-based OneUI 5.1 right out of the box.

Are you excited to know more about the upcoming 6GB variant of Galaxy A34 5G? Do let us know by dropping a comment in your words down below.

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LG OLED evo C3 Gaming TV with 4K 120Hz display now up for pre-order in China

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Mar 25, 2023

LG has recently launched its new OLED evo C3 series gaming TVs, which are now available on Chinese e-commerce platforms in two versions – 42 inches and 48 inches. The initial prices for these TVs are set at 8,999 yuan ($1,310) and 9,999 yuan ($1,455), respectively.

The evo C3 series comes with several upgrades, including the new α9 Gen6 AI audio/visual chipset, which has a response time of 0.1ms, a 4K 120Hz high refresh rate screen, and four HDMI 2.1 ports. The TV also supports picture synchronization technology from Nvidia and AMD, along with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. The audio system supports 9.1.2 virtual surround sound and comes with a built-in game optimizer, along with a new audio settings menu.

According to LG, the new α9 Gen6 audio/visual chipset processor uses algorithmic deep learning to recognize and classify image quality and main objects in detail. This results in noise reduction for low-quality images and enhanced resolution for facial features, bodies, and text, making them vivid and natural.

The dynamic tone mapping technology has also been upgraded, which enhances the global contrast and image grayscale through frame-by-frame image analysis. Additionally, the analysis block has been upgraded from 5,000 to 20,000, achieving more accurate and precise algorithmic control compared to the C2 series.

The LG OLED evo C3 series also features an upgraded version of webOS, which boots without ads and includes a new app market with built-in access to various audio and video resources such as Mango TV, Cool Miao Video, Galaxy Kiwi, and other audio-visual resources. The LG OLED evo C3 series is now up for pre-order in China, with an initial discount of 2,000 yuan ($291).

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Huawei P60 series supports no-power digital RMB payment

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Mar 25, 2023

Huawei has made an exciting announcement about its new flagship smartphone series, the Huawei P60/Pro/Art, which supports digital RMB payments even when the phone is powered off. This is achieved through the phone’s security module, NFC communication capabilities, power status sensing, and smart interaction technologies. This innovative feature means that consumers can make payments simply by tapping their phones together, without the need for electricity.

To ensure the security of digital RMB no-power payments, users can control transaction risks by setting the number of no-power payments and enabling small-amount password-free payments. If the number of no-power payments exceeds the user’s set limit, payment cannot be made, and if the amount paid exceeds the password-free limit, the user needs to verify the payment password on the receiving device during the transaction.

Users who are concerned about the risk of funds, they can choose not to enable small-amount password-free payments. Instead, they need to verify their password on the merchant’s POS machine before making a payment. If the user loses their phone, they can log in to the digital RMB app on another phone and turn off the no-network and no-power payment function to ensure the security of their funds.

Currently, the Huawei P60, Huawei P60 Pro, and Huawei P60 Art support digital RMB no-power payment, with other models to be gradually launched. To set up digital RMB no-power payment, users need to activate the Huawei wallet hard wallet feature in the digital RMB app and follow the Payment Settings to enable the No-Network and No-Power Payment Switch.

This innovative technology is sure to enhance the payment experience for Huawei phone users, and as the development of digital RMB progresses, we can expect to see more scenarios supporting no-power payments. With the security measures in place, users can enjoy the convenience of no-power payments without having to worry about the safety of their funds.

Follow these steps to set up digital RMB no-power payment: Digital RMB App > Activate Huawei Wallet > Payment Settings > Enable No-Network and No-Power Payment Switch.

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ASUS ROG Phone 7, 7 Ultimate Key Specifications Leaked Ahead Of Launch

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Mar 25, 2023

ASUS is set to launch the ROG Phone 7 globally on April 13th. It’s unclear how many models the Taiwanese brand will announce at the event. The ROG Phone 7 will arrive as the successor to the ROG Phone 6. The standard variant has already been spotted on various certification sites including TENAA, 3C, and Geekbench. Now tipster Abhishek Yadav has revealed that only the ROG Phone 7 and 7 Ultimate will launch this time and there will be no Pro variant. He also leaked the key specifications of the upcoming offerings.

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Only Asus ROG phone 7 and 7 Ultimate will launch this time no ROG 7 Pro

Specifications

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Rear camera 50MP IMX766 + 13MP Ultra wide + 8MP Macro

Front camera – 32MP
173 x 77 x 10.3mm thick
Weight 239 gram
Android 13

ROG 7 Ultimate
16+512GB#Asus
— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) March 25, 2023

As per Yadav, the ROG Phone 7 and 7 Ultimate will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. The devices will run on Android 13 out of the box. Both phones are tipped to come with the same triple rear camera setup. It will comprise a 50MP Sony IMX766 main sensor paired with a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and an 8MP macro unit. Up front, there will be a 32MP selfie snapper.

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 and 7 Ultimate will measure 173 x 77 x 10.3mm thick in terms of dimensions and weigh 239 grams. The only difference between the two phones is expected to be in the RAM and storage configurations. The tipster adds that the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate will pack 16GB RAM and 512GB onboard storage.

The standard ROG Phone 7’s 3C certification listing revealed that it will come with support for 65W charging. Meanwhile, the smartphone’s TENAA certification mentions a 5,850mAh battery but ASUS will likely market it as 6,000mAh.

We expect more details about the ASUS ROG Phone 7 to surface in the coming days leading up to the launch event.

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Redmi Note 12 Turbo to feature 16GB+1TB storage, 5000mAh battery, stereo speakers

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Mar 25, 2023

Xiaomi’s Redmi brand is set to launch the new Redmi Note 12 Turbo 5G smartphone on March 28th in China, and it’s shaping up to be quite the device. According to the latest reports and teasers, the phone will feature a 12-bit Flexible OLED panel, 16GB+1TB storage, and a massive 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. The company also teases the color of the device which is “Ice Feather White”.

The Redmi Note 12 Turbo will also come with a stereo speaker setup, Dolby Vision, Hi-Res double gold standard, and spatial audio. The display will support 68.7 billion colors, 100% DCI-P3 wide color gamut, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, and SGS Low Blue Light, HDR10+ certification. Xiaomi has also confirmed that the phone will have slimmer bezels than the iPhone 14, with a 93.45% screen-to-body ratio and 1.95mm thickness on top and 1.42mm on the sides for the display.

Under the hood, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 processor, paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The phone will have a 3725mm vapor chamber cooling system to improve heat dissipation by 35%. It will focus on optimum performance during gaming. The device will also focus on durability, thanks to the reinforced steel attached to the motherboard and four-corner reinforced design.

The Redmi Note 12 Turbo will also run on MIUI 14 based on Android 13 out of the box, making it the first Redmi Note 12 smartphone to run on Android 13 out of the box. The phone will feature a 64MP primary camera with OIS support, though details on the other cameras in the setup are currently unknown. Despite having an OLED panel, the fingerprint sensor will reportedly be integrated into the power button.

Xiaomi has emphasized the device’s software durability, claiming a software failure rate of just 0.005%. The phone has passed 300 plus test scenarios and 250,000 hours of ultra-long stress testing, ensuring a reliable and long-lasting device. Xiaomi ensures the device will provide 48 months of smooth and non-stuttering software experience.

The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is expected to launch globally under the Poco F5 branding on April 5th in India. With its impressive specifications, this phone is sure to attract a lot of attention in the crowded smartphone market.

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Samsung Celebrates Galaxy Note Series in Vietnam

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Mar 25, 2023

In Vietnam, Samsung recently celebrated the Space 23 event of its Galaxy Note series. The celebration was hosted in Samsung’s flagship shop in Ho Chi Minh City and included a variety of events to commemorate the anniversary.

The ceremonies began with the formal debut of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, which is now available in Vietnam. Samsung representatives emphasised their ambition for developing new gadgets that satisfy users’ demands while providing them with access to cutting-edge technologies. Guests could also get hands-on experience with several Galaxy Note series products and learn more about how they can make life easier with mobile productivity features like S Pen or DeX Mode, which are all enabled by 5G connectivity on select models.

The welcome ceremony, which took place on the evening of March 23, featured prominent visitors such as Ambassador Thanh Hang, veteran Galaxy Note users, partners, and press agencies.

As a gift of appreciation to the Samsung user community, particularly the Galaxy Note series enthusiasts, Samsung has organised a variety of engaging and noteworthy activities to commemorate the significant milestones accomplished since the start of the Galaxy Note series. Here is an opportunity to reflect and reminisce on the decade-long adventure that began with the release of the first Galaxy Note.

Samsung introduced a special card known as “Note Privilege,” which is widely regarded as important. This card was created specifically for the Samsung community and provides particular benefits to its owners. The privileged cardholders can take advantage of exclusive deals, purchase Samsung mobile devices at reduced costs, and enjoy one-of-a-kind premium experiences not available to the general public. This card, however, is not widely available.

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Build Your Own Redmi Note through this Game!

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Mar 25, 2023

Xiaomi has been surely one of the most creative and innovative technology brands. They have now announced a new game on their website; Redmi Note Series – build up your own phone. As the name suggests, you are supposed to pick up your desired hardware specifications and assemble them into a device inside the game.

You can access the game by clicking here. The users can now start the game. You will be now promoted with several different options and you can choose one which meets your requirement. Here, we choose option 2 i.e., silky smooth screen, quick charging, etc. Now you are supposed to assemble different parts of the device such as the display, camera, and processor inside the game.

We choose our desired parts and assembled them, the parts we chose are a 120Hz Super AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset, 50-megapixel primary camera, and 5000mAh battery. The device is now ready and the site now asks to choose the desired colour variant of the smartphone. Here, we chose Blue.

Finally, our device is completely ready with the specifications we chose. The device we got was the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G. You will get the device according to the specifications you choose. In the end, the users are provided with the “Redmi Note Advanced Engineer title” and some offers such as; buying Redmi Note 12 Pro + 5G and getting Redmi Band 2 for free and buying Redmi Note 12 and getting a mystery box.

Yeah, it’s a cool Xiaomi promotional game. Unfortunately, you will not be able to entirely customise the smartphone to your liking. The game is built so that users can only select amongst Redmi smartphones. If you want to buy a Redmi Note 12 series smartphone, you can try this game, which may lead to some interesting offers.

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China’s AI ambitions hindered by funding and chip import issues

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Mar 25, 2023

China’s tech giants are facing significant hurdles in their race to develop and dominate the artificial intelligence (AI) market, with censorship and a US clampdown on chip imports impeding progress.

Last week, Baidu, one of China’s leading search engines, unveiled its chatbot, Ernie Bot, but the demonstration fell short of expectations, leaving the firm’s shares down by 10%. The company’s AI ambitions have been hampered by censorship, which requires Baidu to limit the scope of its chatbot’s capabilities to avoid politically and factually incorrect answers.

This comes as Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, JD.com, Netease, and Bytedance’s TikTok are rushing to develop AI services that can replicate human speech. The competition was sparked by the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in November, which caused a frenzy in the Chinese market.

However, China’s tech ecosystem faces challenges that could hinder its progress in the AI market. The lack of funding for open-ended research with no clear path to profitability is a key issue, according to Matt Sheehan, a fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Meanwhile, the US has imposed a squeeze on chip imports, which could hamper Chinese tech firms’ ability to develop AI technologies. This comes as Google announced the launch of its AI chatbot, Bard, and invited people in the US and the UK to test it, as the company seeks to catch up with OpenAI in the race for AI dominance.

Despite the challenges facing Chinese tech firms, brokerages such as Citigroup have given positive reviews of Ernie Bot, and the firms’ shares rallied the day after the lackluster unveiling. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen whether Chinese tech giants will be able to keep pace with their international rivals in the rapidly evolving AI market.

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Redmi A2, Redmi A2 Plus Launched in Global Markets

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Mar 25, 2023

Redmi has launched two of its newer budget-oriented A-series smartphone in the global market. The Redmi A2 and Redmi A2 Plus have been launched officially. They offer some decent set of specifications such as MediaTek Helio G36 chipset and 5000mAh battery. This latest device from Xiaomi is a budget-friendly smartphone that packs a punch and offers great value for money.

Starting from the display, both the devices pack a 6.52-inch IPS LCD panel with HD+ 1080*720 pixel resolution, dot drop cutout and 20:9 aspect ratio. The display boasts a standard 60Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the devices are powered by a MediaTek Helio G36 chipset paired with up to 3GB of RAM and 32GB of ROM. The RAM used is LPDDR4x and the storage used is eMMC 5.1. The users can further expand the storage to up to 1TB using the dedicated microSD card slot provided.

The device boots up on the Android 12 Go edition right out of the box. As for the optics, both devices pack dual rear cameras on the back with an 8-megapixels primary lens and a QVGA secondary lens. The gadget houses a 5-megapixel front-facing camera housed inside a dot drop notch cutout. Both devices pack 5000mAh batteries with the support of 10W standard charging.

You may be wondering that every specification mentioned above is literally the same, then where lies the difference? Well, it’s in the security department. The Redmi A2 Plus has rear-mounted physical fingerprint scanner support while the Redmi A2 doesn’t have any physical fingerprint scanner. Both the devices further weigh the same exactly at 192 gms. The dimensions of the devices are as follows; 164.9mm x 76.75mm x 9.09mm.

So that was all for the specifications of the gadgets. As for the pricing, the brand has now said a single word on that. We expect the brand to reveal the official pricing of the gadgets in the upcoming days. Thanks a lot for reading till the end.

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Redmi Book 15E Enterprise Edition Laptop Launched with Intel i7 Chip

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Mar 25, 2023

Redmi has announced its all-new Redmi Book 15E enterprise edition laptop in China. As the same suggests, the laptop is manufactured keeping enterprises and commercial users in the mind. It’s a powerful laptop built to suit the demands of today’s business users. This stylish and lightweight device is loaded with features that make it suitable for both work and play.

Starting from the specifications of the device, the laptop offers a 15.6-inch Full HD display with the support of DC dimming. The brand further claims that the display used in the device does not flicker. It is powered by an Intel Core i7 H35 mobile processor with a 12MB cache and a maximum frequency of up to 5.0 GHz. The device comes with up to 16GB of DDR4 high-speed RAM and 512GB of M.2 SSD storage. The laptop will easily handle all your business needs.

The laptop comes with a built-in full-size touchpad and keyboard. The keyboard was a good-enough 1.5mm key travel distance. This would ensure that you will have a good experience while typing. The device will boot up on Windows 11 right out of the box. Additionally, the users can purchase a lifetime subscription to Microsoft office while checking out the device.

The brand has also added its own XiaoAI voice assistant. It can perform numerous tasks such as transferring files between devices, adjusting the volume, checking for emails etc. The device comes with up to 3-years of warranty support from the date of purchase.

Anyway, as of right now, we don’t have any information regarding the pricing and availability of the device. We will update you as soon as we get official information regarding that. Did you like the overall specifications of the device? Do let us know by dropping a comment in your words down below.

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A Bug Leaked Sensitive ChatGPT User Data, States OpenAI

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Mar 25, 2023

On Tuesday, OpenAI had to take its popular ChatGPT bot offline for emergency maintenance after a user found a bug in the system that allowed them to see the titles of other users’ chat histories. The incident was widely reported on Reddit, with users posting screenshots of their ChatGPT sidebars displaying previous chat histories from other users. The bot was offline for nearly 10 hours while OpenAI investigated the issue.

OpenAI‘s initial findings from the incident, which were announced on Friday, revealed a deeper security issue. The chat history bug may have potentially revealed personal data from 1.2 percent of ChatGPT Plus subscribers. The affected data included the user’s first and last name, email address, payment address, and the last four digits of a credit card number, as well as the credit card expiration date. However, full credit card numbers were not exposed at any time.

The company identified the faulty library as the Redis client open-source library, Redis-py, which has since been patched. OpenAI has taken additional steps to prevent such incidents from happening again, including adding redundant checks to library calls, programmatically examining their logs to ensure that all messages are only available to the correct user, and improving logging to identify when such incidents are happening and confirm that they have stopped. OpenAI has also contacted affected users to alert them to the issue.

The incident is quite similar to previous incidents at Google and CNET, where they made public mistakes and used generative AI to write financial explainer posts, respectively. It remains to be seen whether OpenAI will suffer similar repercussions as its competitors.

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Levi’s Jeans to Use AI-Generated Models Alongside Real Humans

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Mar 25, 2023

Levi Strauss has recently announced its partnership with Amsterdam-based digital model studio Lalaland.ai to introduce computer-generated fashion models as part of its diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability initiatives. Lalaland.ai aims to create a more inclusive and sustainable fashion industry by providing hyper-realistic models of different body types, ages, sizes, and skin tones, allowing customers to visualize fashion items on people who look like them.

Levi’s has emphasized that AI-generated models will supplement human models and not replace them entirely. The company sees fashion and technology as an art and science and views this partnership as an exciting opportunity to create a more diverse and inclusive customer experience.

While Levi’s branding emphasizes its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, some critics have pointed out that the move towards AI-generated models could lead to the industry’s automation. With advancements in AI-generated photography, art, and writing, it is crucial to examine corporations’ motives when they claim to prioritize diversity and sustainability while mass-producing something that would have previously required human labour.

Levi’s has also been restructuring its corporate workforce to save up to $100 million annually, resulting in the loss of around 800 jobs. While the introduction of AI-generated models may indeed support the company’s diversity and sustainability goals, it’s essential to consider its impact on human workers and the industry as a whole.

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TikTok Banned On French Government Devices, Alongside Candy Crush

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Mar 25, 2023

France has banned “recreational” apps such as TikTok, Twitter, Netflix, and Candy Crush from government employees’ devices due to cybersecurity concerns that could jeopardize data for both employees and the administration. The office of public service minister Stanislas Guerini made the announcement. While the government has not provided an exact list of banned apps, Guerini stated that there could be some exceptions for necessary communication purposes. The ban takes effect immediately, but the penalties for defying the rule will be decided at the “managerial level.” The policy does not affect personal devices (yet).

The rationale for the ban is not related to concerns about the Chinese government collecting data from TikTok, which has been the primary concern of other countries. Instead, it reflects a more general concern that entertainment apps could put government data at risk. The policy is not targeted at any particular country or app category.

France’s move follows similar bans on TikTok by the US federal government, dozens of states, Canada, the European Commission, and the UK, which all cited concerns that the Chinese government could collect data about important individuals, spread propaganda, and compel TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to hand over sensitive information. TikTok has denied collaborating with the Chinese government and has insisted that American user data will not be accessible to staff in other countries by the end of this year’s migration project.

The French ban may be unwelcome news for employees who wish to use these apps during lunch, but it could also reassure politicians who worry that employees may inadvertently expose information through their social media accounts. It remains to be seen how strictly the ban will be enforced and what penalties, if any, will be imposed on those who defy it.

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AirPods Pro 2 Might Launch with a USB-C Port

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