It’s time to stay well-informed regarding everything that happened in the last few days in another edition of Plantão TC, our weekly “newspaper” where we separate the best news of the week so that you can stay on top of everything in one place.
In this week’s edition we will highlight the launch of the new Galaxy M54 5G and M14 5G here in Brazil, in addition to the presentation of the new Motorola Edge 40 Pro in Europe.
In addition, we also have another chapter in the dispute between China and the United States, a new privacy feature in WhatsApp and the possible support of software for the iPhone X and iPhone 8 line.
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China to investigate US chipmaker over security risks
China’s government has decided to carry out a cybersecurity investigation into the chips produced by Micron in a move that is being seen as a clear retaliation for US sanctions.
In a statement distributed earlier this week, the Cyberspace Administration of China said it will review all memory chips that Micron sells in the country.
According to the body, this will be done to “ensure the security of key information infrastructure supply chains, prevent cybersecurity risks caused by hidden product issues and maintain national security”.
Market analysts believe that the problem should be resolved quickly, but there is a certain fear regarding possible impacts on Micron, since 10% of the company’s revenues come from China.
In addition, there are also those who believe that the Chinese government will start to make life difficult for American chip makers operating in the country.
WhatsApp may soon launch a function to block individual conversations
WhatsApp is testing a feature that lets you protect individual conversations with an extra layer of security. So, you can simply lock those most private conversations in an exclusive tab that can only be unlocked with the fingerprint reader.
The novelty is being tested in the beta version of Android and is an important improvement, since currently you can only block the entire application and not just specific conversations.
The folks at WABetaInfo were also able to confirm that WhatsApp should erase the history of these conversations if an unauthorized person makes multiple attempts to unlock the protected tab.
For now, the feature is in testing and does not have a release date in the stable version of the messenger.
Apple may end support for iPhone X and some iPads running iOS 17
Apple may end software support for the iPhone X, iPhone 8 lineup and other iPads with the release of iOS 17. Sources say the company is adding a lot of features in the new software version and this might make the iPhone X and the other devices cannot run them with the expected performance.
Thus, the only viable option is to leave devices without support for iOS 17, but receiving sporadic security updates, something that still happens today with iOS 15.
For now, Apple does not comment on the matter. Thus, we stress that everything should be considered as just another rumor.
ROG Ally console confirmed by ASUS following appearing in prank on April 1
ASUS ROG Ally console should be released soon. The Taiwanese manufacturer confirmed the existence of the device following making a joke on April Fools’ Day, and currently the console can already be reserved through a retailer.
When looking at the console’s reservation page, we can see that the ROG Ally must use Windows 11 as the operating system, which means that it will be natively compatible with Xbox Game Streaming, Microsoft’s cloud gaming service.
In addition, the handheld console features a dual-fan design to dissipate heat from the AMD APU. The Ally should still have the Armory Crate app, something that allows you to run all PC games within this platform with greater convenience in the reduced screen and alternative controls.
Finally, if the power of the ROG Ally is not enough, it will still be possible to connect an external GPU ROG XG while the console is charging, allowing the user to view all the content on a big TV with improved graphics and additional controls to play in multiplayer local.
Renault inaugurates electric taxi service in Curitiba with Zoe E-Tech
Renault is expected to use the Zoe E-Tech in the taxi service in the city of Curitiba. The novelty is the result of a partnership signed between the subsidiary Mobilize and the authorities of the capital of Paraná.
The Zoe E-Tech brings an electric motor with 135 horsepower under the hood, in addition to a battery that has autonomy for up to 385 kilometers. According to Renault, this model is mainly indicated for taxi drivers who travel short and medium stretches in urban areas.
The company also highlights the implementation of a charging infrastructure in Curitiba with the installation of terminals in partnership with Copel, which is Paraná’s electricity concessionaire.
It is worth remembering that the Zoe E-Tech can be found on Renault’s official website, costing from R$ 239,000.
Motorola Edge 40 Pro announced with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and more
Motorola finally launched the new Edge 40 Pro this week. The smartphone has an attractive and slim design and is IP68 certified to ensure that it is waterproof.
In the technical sheet we have a 6.67-inch OLED screen with a variable refresh rate of up to 165 Hz, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 platform, 12 GB of RAM and a 60 MP front camera.
At the rear, there is a 50 MP main and ultrawide camera and a 12 MP telephoto camera, something that guarantees 2 times optical zoom. Finally, there is a 4,600 mAh battery with 125 Watt fast charging and Android 13.
Announced in Europe, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro costs around BRL 5,300 in direct conversion and without considering our taxes.
For now, Motorola Brasil has not yet given any clues as to when the flagship will land on national soil.
Galaxy M54 5G and M14 5G are officially launched in Brazil
Samsung launched the new Galaxy M54 5G and M14 5G here in Brazil. Both seek to conquer the national market for the cost-benefit ratio, and sales of the M line always happen exclusively online.
Starting with the Galaxy M54, he is the sturdier of the two. It features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen that has a rate of 120 Hz, Samsung Exynos 1380 platform, 108 MP main camera with OIS, 8 MP ultrawide sensor and 2 MP macro.
The smartphone is compatible with the 5G network, has NFC, a 6,000 mAh battery with 25W charging and Android 13 running under One UI 5.1. Including, this model should receive up to four years of Android updates and five years of security updates.
The price of the basic variant with 8 GB of RAM is BRL 3,000, while the model with 256 GB starts at BRL 3,500.
The Galaxy M14 has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen with Full HD Plus resolution, Exynos 1330 platform, 4 GB of RAM, main camera with 50 MP sensor, 5 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro.
It is also 5G, has a 6,000 mAh battery with 25W charging and native Android 13. Sold here in Brazil in a single variant with 128 GB of memory, the Galaxy M14 costs R$ 1,900.
Remember that this model will receive two years of Android updates and another four years of security updates.
Samsung is also offering special e-vouchers for those who buy the devices between April 4th and 30th.
(updated on Apr 06, 2023 at 3:36 PM)