What do we know about the future iPhone 15, the Google Play Store is getting a semi-permanent navigation bar, the SafeChat malware endangers your personal data contained in your secure messaging apps, this is the recap of the week.
If you use an Android, good news and bad news: while the Google Play Store is getting a new semi-permanent navigation bar, a fake application called SafeChat is putting your conversations and data stored in your apps such as Messenger, Telegram at risk. , Signal or WhatsApp. While the next generation of iPhone could land with its share of improvements, we share with you the new AnTuTu top 10 of the most powerful smartphones of the month of July.
Windows 11: secret functions made public by mistake
It was during his bug hunting that Microsoft inadvertently shared its tool StagingTool.exe, Microsoft’s internal tool that allows you to activate the hidden functions of Windows 11. While they are normally intended for the Insiders program, the unofficial features have therefore been made public. Microsoft quickly removed access to Staging Tool but many Internet users have had time to download the software.
Read: Windows 11: Microsoft mistakenly reveals how to enable hidden features
Beware of SafeChat Malware
The cybersecurity firm CYFERMA has spotted a dangerous malware that directly attacks your private conversations, contained in applications such as WhatsApp, Messenger or Telegram. Indeed, it is a fake secure messaging app, called SafeChat, which collects your Android messaging data to share it with hackers.
Read: WhatsApp, Messenger, Signal, Telegram: this fake Android app steals all your conversations
A new navigation bar in the Google Play Store
A new semi-permanent navigation bar is coming to the Google Play Store, replacing the current three-tabbed bottom bar. The idea of the American giant is certainly to facilitate navigation within the application, even if some regular users might not appreciate such a change. So far, only a few Google Play Store users on Android have access to this test navigation bar.
Read: Android: the Google Play Store is getting a new navigation bar, here’s what’s changing
Discover the AnTuTu ranking of the most powerful smartphones of the month of July
Who says new month, says new top 10 of the most powerful smartphones of the moment according to AnTuTu. The popular mobile benchmark has shared its ranking, mostly made up of devices with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. The Nubia Redmagic 8S Pro comes first, followed by the iQOO 11S and the Vivo X90 Pro+. Go to our dedicated news to discover the top 10 most powerful smartphones of July 2023.
Read: AnTuTu unveils the top 10 most powerful Android smartphones of July 2023
News of the long-awaited iPhone 15
According to the words of the famous journalist of Bloomberg, Mark Gurman, the next generation of iPhone should be accompanied by a large number of important improvements and constitute a small revolution in the universe of the iPhone. Indeed, the iPhone 15 could adopt an edgeless screen, and the Pro models could have titanium edges. The next generation should also be much more powerful and offer an even better photo part.
Read: The iPhone 15 will be a small revolution in the world of iPhones, here’s why
Our tests of the week
Galaxy Z Flip 5: high power but short battery life
If you’re looking for a sleek, lightweight and compact foldable smartphone, you might be seduced by the Galaxy Z Flip 5, provided you have the budget to afford this “clamshell phone”. We love its external screen, its main panel and its great power. Please note that the Z Flip 5 is not free from flaws, especially in terms of autonomy, which is very disappointing for a smartphone of this price. Side photo, same report, the quality of the stereotypes is not always with go. If you are a gamer, also note that the device tends to heat up when gaming.
Read: Galaxy Z Flip 5 test: far from being a flop