Apple unveils its future iPhones, Canal+ spoils football-loving subscribers, WhatsApp is the victim of a security breach, this is the recap of the week.
Apple took advantage of the September Keynote to present its iPhone 16 and 16 Plus and Canal+ offers 18 new channels dedicated to football for free. Linky meter fraud is on the rise, a security flaw is jeopardizing the confidentiality of the “Single View” feature on WhatsApp and it’s the turn of the KimCartoon platform to bow out.
Apple: iPhone 16 will be designed around Apple Intelligence
Table of Contents
- 1 Apple: iPhone 16 will be designed around Apple Intelligence
- 2 Canal +: subscribers can enjoy 18 new channels dedicated to football
- 3 Linky: Enedis continues to fight against meter fraud
- 4 WhatsApp: “Single View” function hit by vulnerability
- 5 New Illegal Streaming Site Suddenly Shuts Down
- 6 Our tests of the week
- 7 Asus Zenbook S16: one of the best ultra-portables on the market
- 8 Pixel 9: a serious competitor for the iPhone 15
- 9 What are the key features of the newly unveiled iPhone 16?
Apple took advantage of its back-to-school keynote to unveil its iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. The future smartphones will be designed around the firm’s AI, called Apple Intelligence. We already know that these new iPhones will benefit from a more resistant screen, better brightness and a new action button placed on the side.
Read: Apple presents its iPhone 16, its first smartphones designed around artificial intelligence
Canal +: subscribers can enjoy 18 new channels dedicated to football
Canal+ subscribers who love football will be delighted to discover 18 new channels dedicated to their favourite sport. Indeed, as the 2024-2025 European Cup season approaches, the group has announced the arrival of 18 free Live channels dedicated to football. The sports content depends on the offer you have opted for. Visit our dedicated news to find out if your subscription allows you to access football content.
Read: Canal+ adds 18 free channels dedicated to football, who can benefit?
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Linky: Enedis continues to fight against meter fraud
Linky meter fraud continues to increase, much to the dismay of Enedis. Indeed, the energy supplier reveals that thousands of customers continue to tamper with their meter in order to reduce their electricity bill. Although this practice is illegal and dangerous, thousands of people in France do not hesitate to turn to traffickers specialized in the installation of bypass systems.
Read: Linky: Enedis no longer knows what to do against fraudsters, there are now thousands of them
Credits – Enedis
WhatsApp: “Single View” function hit by vulnerability
While the “Single View” feature, introduced in 2021 by WhatsApp, was intended to offer better protection to users, security researcher Tal Be’ery has just discovered a vulnerability in it. Indeed, some malicious people could bypass the single view restriction. The mobile version of the instant messenger is spared, but a flaw in the web version could endanger certain sensitive media. Meta is currently working on deploying a patch.
Read: This WhatsApp flaw lets anyone capture “single view” photos
Source – 123rf
New Illegal Streaming Site Suddenly Shuts Down
Illegal streaming sites continue to close one after another. This week, it is the turn of the platform specializing in animated films and series KimCartoon to bow out. After aniwave, animesuge, soap2day, 2flix, anix and mov2day, this is a new popular pirate site linked to Vietnam to close its doors.
Read: This pirate site with 10 million monthly visits is closing its doors and we don’t really know why
Credits: 123RF
Our tests of the week
Asus Zenbook S16: one of the best ultra-portables on the market
If you are looking for a quality ultra-portable, with a beautiful 16-inch screen, the Zenbook S16 is an excellent choice. A near flawless one for Asus, which offers a powerful, thin and light computer, with very good battery life. We just regret that the audio part is not up to par and we must admit that the keyboard could have been better. Be careful, the ceramic aluminum is chic and pleasant but scratches easily.
Read: This laptop has a revolutionary design, but what about performance? Our review of the Asus Zenbook S16
Pixel 9: a serious competitor for the iPhone 15
The Pixel 9 overshadows two serious competitors, namely the Galaxy S24 and the iPhone 15, with an impressive technical sheet. Beautiful design, very good screen brightness, good platform stability, intelligent integration of AI in the interface, this new Google smartphone is remarkable. That being said, LTPO technology is missing and we would have appreciated a faster fast charge. Note that it is a powerful device even if its power is a little low for gaming.
Read: Pixel 9 review: a smartphone full of surprises… but not all good ones!
What are the key features of the newly unveiled iPhone 16?
Tech Recap of the Week: Apple Unveils iPhone 16, Canal+ Spoils Football Fans, and WhatsApp Security Breach
The world of technology has seen some exciting developments this week, with major announcements from tech giants Apple and Canal+, as well as a security breach affecting popular messaging app WhatsApp. In this recap, we’ll dive into the latest news and updates from the tech world.
Apple Unveils iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus with Apple Intelligence
Apple took center stage this week with its highly anticipated September Keynote event, where it unveiled the latest additions to its iPhone lineup: the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. These future smartphones are designed around Apple’s artificial intelligence, referred to as Apple Intelligence. With a focus on AI, the new iPhones are expected to boast improved performance, a more resistant screen, and better brightness. Additionally, Apple has introduced a new action button on the side of the device.
Read more: Apple presents its iPhone 16, its first smartphones designed around artificial intelligence
Canal+ Delights Football Fans with 18 New Channels
Football enthusiasts with a Canal+ subscription are in for a treat this season. The French TV group has announced the launch of 18 new channels dedicated to football, just in time for the 2024-2025 European Cup season. The new channels will offer exclusive sports content, depending on the subscription offer. For more information on which subscriptions qualify for these channels, check out our dedicated news article.
Read more: Canal+ adds 18 free channels dedicated to football, who can benefit?
Linky Meter Fraud on the Rise, Enedis Takes Action
Enedis, the French energy supplier, is cracking down on Linky meter fraud, which continues to plague thousands of customers. The illegal practice of tampering with electricity meters to reduce bills is not only illegal but also poses a significant safety risk. As the fraud continues to rise, Enedis is working to combat the issue and protect its customers.
WhatsApp Security Breach Puts Users at Risk
Popular messaging app WhatsApp has fallen victim to a security breach, putting the confidentiality of its “Single View” feature at risk. The breach has raised concerns about user data privacy, and WhatsApp is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
KimCartoon Platform Shuts Down
In other news, the KimCartoon platform, a popular online streaming service, has announced its shutdown. The platform, which offered a vast library of anime and cartoon content, has ceased operations, leaving fans searching for alternative streaming services.
That’s all for this week’s tech recap! Stay tuned for more updates from the world of technology and innovation.
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