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WhatsApp to drop support for older Android devices on January 1, 2025
- WhatsApp will no longer support older Android devices starting from January 1, 2025.
- Devices running on Android KitKat or older versions will be affected.
- Meta's decision is due to WhatsApp's evolving features and the need for more modern hardware.
- Several Samsung, Motorola, LG, HTC, and Sony phones will be affected.
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Apple reportedly eyes home security market with face-scanning smart doorbell
- Apple is reportedly developing a smart doorbell with face-scanning technology.
- The smart doorbell would allow users to unlock their homes by scanning their faces, similar to FaceID on iPhones.
- Apple also plans to launch a small home hub, an in-home security camera, and updates to Apple TV and HomePad Mini.
- The company aims to compete with rivals in the home security market, leveraging its commitment to privacy and trust.
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CustomFormField - Custom Widgets Series
- CustomFormField is a wrapper around FormField widget that simplifies form handling in Flutter.
- It provides easy management of form validation, error display, and value changes with minimal effort.
- The CustomValueListener widget is used to efficiently manage state changes in the CustomFormField.
- The code for the CustomFormField widget is provided at the end of the article.
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Huawei Mate X6 in for review
- The Huawei Mate X6 is a foldable phone that will be sold outside of China.
- The Mate X6 weighs 239g and has impressive hardware with bigger displays than the Galaxy Z Fold6.
- The phone is thin when folded at just under 10mm and has a solid feel with a neat clasp and mechanical hinge.
- The Mate X6 features a powerful camera setup with a 50 MP main cam, 48 MP periscope telephoto, and a 40 MP ultrawide.
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Inappropriate apps rated as safe for young children are prevalent in the App Store, report warns
- A report by child safety groups reveals the presence of inappropriate apps rated as safe for young children in Apple's App Store.
- The report identified over 200 apps with concerning content or features for children as young as four years old.
- These apps included stranger chat apps, sexual games, AI girlfriend apps, and gaming apps with violent or sexual content.
- The report urges Apple to improve child safety measures and transparency in the app rating process.
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Top 10 trending phones of week 51
- The top three trending smartphones of Week 51 are the Samsung Galaxy A55, Galaxy S24 Ultra, and Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro.
- The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ dropped to sixth place, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max and vivo X200 Pro secured fourth and fifth place respectively.
- The Galaxy A16 captured the eighth spot, followed by the newly announced Poco M7 Pro in ninth place, and the Galaxy A35 in the tenth spot.
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Samsung Galaxy S25+ and S25 Ultra renders arrive, Week 51 in review
- Leaked renders of Samsung Galaxy S25+ and S25 Ultra revealed with minor design changes.
- Live photos of Galaxy S25+ show a familiar design similar to previous iterations.
- Colorway options for the entire S25 lineup were also leaked.
- Samsung Galaxy S25 series expected to launch on January 22.
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If your iPhone can handle iOS 18.2, it can probably handle iOS 19
- If your iPhone can handle iOS 18, then it should also work with iOS 19, according to a new leak.
- Any device from the iPhone XR or newer will be compatible with iOS 19.
- Some iPads will be left behind, with the launch of iPadOS 19.
- The continued compatibility suggests that iOS 19 might not be a major shift from the current version.
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OnePlus Open 2 Will Launch Later Than Previously Rumored
- The OnePlus Open 2 might only launch internationally in the second half of 2025, potentially as early as July.
- The device is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
- The original OnePlus Open arrived in October 2023 as the company’s first foldable smartphone.
- The Open 2 is expected to bring some similarities with its predecessor with room for multiple improvements.
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The next iOS 18 update is on its way. Here’s what we know
- Another minor iOS update, version 18.2.1, is expected to be released soon.
- The update is likely to focus on bug fixes and may address heat production issues.
- The release timeframe is estimated to be late December or early January.
- iOS 18.3 is also in development and expected to release in January.
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Deals: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL price drops to new low, iPhone 15 and 15 Plus also get cheaper
- The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL price has dropped by $100, making it the same price as the regular Pixel 9.
- The Google Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL prices remain constant, with no significant changes.
- The Google Pixel 8a is available at a starting price of $400 and offers an affordable option.
- The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a $300 discount, but is still priced at $1,500.
- The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus have received an extra $50 discount, making them more affordable than before.
- The Apple Watch Series 10 prices have gone down and are now comparable to the Series 9 models.
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OnePlus Watch 3 New Leak Confirms Design and ECG Monitoring
- OnePlus is working on the OnePlus Watch 3, set for a global release in Q1 2025.
- The smartwatch will feature a rotary dial for easy navigation and ECG functionality.
- LTE connectivity will allow the watch to work independently from a smartphone.
- It will have a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, dual OS system, and a slightly larger size compared to the previous model.
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Jailbreak news of the week: Changing the root password, iPod nano 5G bootrom exploit, EverPwnage, & more…
- The iDownloadBlog team has come up with a roundup piece capturing important developments in the iPhone jailbreak community throughout the week spanning from Monday, December 16th, to Sunday, December 22nd.
- It is important to keep the root user password secure even with a rootless jailbreak. A step-by-step tutorial shows how to change the root user password on modern rootless jailbreaks to secure from unwanted SSH attacks.
- A security researcher released a bootrom exploit for the 7th generation iPod Nano that they call S5Late. This exploit is an exploit in the device’s hardware that can’t be patched with a software update and might lead to jailbreaking.
- The palera1n jailbreak still works on the iPad (7th generation) running Apple’s latest iPadOS 18.3 beta 1. This jailbreak runs on the unpatchable checkm8 hardware-based bootrom exploit, making downgrading easier.
- A new jailbreak for legacy devices running iOS 8.0-9.0.2 called EverPwnage was launched with an optional untether for certain compatible devices. This jailbreak is considered an upgrade from several jailbreaks for this device and firmware combination.
- Apple stopped signing iOS & iPadOS 18.1.1, preventing users from downgrading from the newer iOS & iPadOS 18.2 firmware update.
- Various jailbreak tweaks for making phony notifications on the iPhone from apps on the device and enhancing existing applications such as the YouTube app were released this week.
- More iOS tutorials, tips, and tricks related to installing TrollStore, jailbreaking A9-A16, M1-M2 devices, sideloading apps with SideStore along with a complete list of recommended jailbreak tweaks for pwned iOS 15 and 16 devices were shared in the roundup.
- iDownload Blog suggests keeping it tuned to their site throughout the week to catch more jailbreak tweak releases and jailbreak information.
- The roundup was updated during the week and encapsulates everything that you might have missed about jailbreaking iPhones and iPads and gives you the necessary information to catch up with the latest developments.
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Gartic Phone is the perfect game for (free) holiday family fun
- Gartic Phone is a game that combines Telephone with Pictionary.
- It is free and can be played on any device with a browser.
- Up to 16 people can join a single game.
- The game is easy to learn and leads to hilarious rounds of drawings and prompts.
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I tracked my sleep with a smart display, ring, and watch. This is my favorite
- Smart displays, smartwatches, and smart rings all offer different ways of tracking sleep.
- By far the most thorough data comes from smart rings such as the Oura Ring 4.
- Smart rings allow for hassle-free, long-term sleep tracking, giving users the essential data they need to spot early signs of health issues.
- A ring lasts a week on a single charge, while a smartwatch must be charged multiple times a week.
- If you're an Android user, RingConn Gen 2 smart ring, Pixel Watch 3, or Galaxy Watch 7 are excellent alternatives.
- The Nest Hub 2nd Gen, Apple Watch Series 10, and Samsung Galaxy Ring offer relatively convenient ways to track sleep.
- While Nest Hub 2nd Gen's sleep data is less detailed than Oura Ring 4, they are highly convenient
- Apple Health provides insightful information on a day-to-day basis, but it fails to provide detailed weekly or bi-weekly information
- Heart attack survivor, Nirave Gondhia, finds Oura Ring 4 to be his preferred method for trackig sleep health.
- Oura Ring 4 delivers precision insights into sleep factors like blood oxygen, efficiency, and detailed heart rate tracking.
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