10 tech news to start your day informed (04/14)

Technology is constantly evolving, and with that comes news and updates that can please or displease consumers. In this list of 10 technology news, we highlight some of the main news in the sector, such as the launch of ASUS ROG Phone 7, a gamer phone with console performance, and the new WhatsApp update, which brought 3 new security methods to protect users’ personal conversations.

Furthermore, the list also includes information regarding the possibility of Apple ditching the capacitive buttons on the iPhone 15 Pro, the best gaming phones of 2023 so far, and the games available to PS Plus Extra/Deluxe subscribers during the month of April.

However, not all the news is positive, such as the review of the Moto G73, which found 5 reasons not to buy the device, and the inferior wireless charging performance of the Galaxy S23 line compared to the previous generation.

In addition, the Brazilian government is also taking measures to prevent incitement to violence on social networks, with a rule created by the Ministry of Justice and Public Security to combat the problem in schools. LinkedIn announced three new forms of identity verification, and the April WhatsApp update brought new features related to groups.

Tech news to read today April 14

1. Moto G73: What’s Wrong? 5 reasons not to buy

   [EXCLUSIVO] I tested the Moto G73 and you need to see the problems I found with it, especially if you are thinking regarding buying this phone. There are 5 reasons that can make you give up on the purchase, but following all, what’s wrong with the Moto G73? I’m Nicolas Muller and in this article I’m going to talk regarding a smartphone that left us with a lot of questions, the Moto G73.

2. The best gaming phones of 2023 so far

   [EXCLUSIVO] Today we are going to talk regarding something that many of you love: the BEST smartphones for gaming. With so many options available on the market, sometimes it’s difficult to know which device is ideal for you to run your favorite games with quality and performance. That’s why we’ve prepared an exclusive list here from Roda Liso with the 5 best mobile phones for games from 2023 to date. You’ll CRAZY with the last one on the list!

3. Government forces social networks to delete posts that incite violence

   With announcements of threats and cases of violence in schools, it was decided by the Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) that there will be a series of obligations to be fulfilled by social networking platforms. The information came through Agência Brasil, where it is said that the signed norm brings “practical and concrete measures” to regulate the service provided by social networks, focusing on the prevention of violence in schools. If you follow the major media outlets, you’ve probably already seen that there were two violent attacks, in addition to the threat of attacks across the country.

4. Galaxy S23 lineup charges slower than the previous generation

   The Galaxy S23 line, presented in January, offers a 15-watt wireless charging technology, the same power as the previous generation. However, although there are no changes in that speed, the 2022 models load faster than this year’s devices, according to a test carried out by PhoneArena. The Galaxy S23 Ultra was the slowest, taking nearly 40 minutes longer than its predecessor.

5. WhatsApp gains 3 new security methods; see how they work

   WhatsApp is the most used messaging app in the world and proudly is one of the only apps where conversations are 100% encrypted. Even so, the app continues to receive new security features, and now it’s releasing three new methods to further protect your personal conversations. These are: Account Protection, Device Verification, and Automatic Security Codes.

6. WhatsApp 2.23.6.76: What’s new in the April update?

   WhatsApp for iOS April 2020 Update is now available. This is the stable version of the app, which is at build 23.6.74. The news was reported by the WABetaInfo website, where WhatsApp is said to have gained new group chat features.

7. LinkedIn has free verification badge; How it works?

   The profile verification badge was announced by LinkedIn in October 2022, but the company decided to implement three more ways to verify a person’s identity and where they work. The information was revealed by LinkedIn’s vice president of product management, Oscar Rodriguez, where it is said that the new features will be available for free to all users of the platform.

8. ASUS announces the new ROG Phone 7: the new gamer phone

   ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has just announced the launch of ROG Phone 7, its newest gaming smartphone, promising to raise the bar of performance and features for mobile gaming enthusiasts. Combining a gamer design, advanced hardware, ROG Phone 7 arrives to conquer gamers looking for the best mobile gaming experience.

9. PS Plus Extra and Deluxe: Check Out April’s Games

   Sony has officially announced which games will be added to PS Plus Extra and Deluxe in April 2023. As has become a custom, service subscribers will have an avalanche of titles arriving in the catalog, including some interesting highlights.

10. Apple may ditch capacitive buttons on iPhone 15 Pro

    Leaks regarding the iPhone 15 lineup are far from over. This time, renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed that Apple should not announce the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max/Ultra with capacitive buttons, a project that had been previously mentioned by other leakers. Apparently, the Cupertino giant decided to abandon this idea before starting mass production due to “unresolved technical problems”.

Those were the 10 tech news to read today. Stay on top of what’s happening in the world of technology and enjoy these news!