US Senators urge Department of Commerce to follow EU’s standard charger policy

Last week, the European Parliament made it mandatory for all small and medium-sized consumer electronics to come equipped with a USB-C charging port. Now an open letter from two US Senators to the Secretary of Commerce urges for a similar policy in the US. The letter, drafted by Senators Edward J. Markey and Elizabeth Warren express the need to adopt the standardized charging port, citing environmental harm due to e-waste, economic annoyance to consumers, and planned obsolescence of consumer electronics. the European Union (EU) just passed important legislation obligating electronics...

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Microsoft Defender brings online and local protection to all platforms

Microsoft has launched its Microsoft Defender app for all four major platforms. Available as part of the Microsoft 365 service, it is designed to offer protection against online threats as well as local ones. Not to be confused with Windows Defender (now Windows Security), the new Microsoft Defender app is designed to provide a one-stop solution for your security needs. On Windows and macOS, Microsoft Defender will work alongside the built-in or third-party antivirus, while also providing protection against phishing attacks on the internet. The app will also show the security status of...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and Fold3 finally receive eSIM support in the US

Samsung's latest foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3, are currently each receiving a software update in the US which brings with it the long-awaited support for eSIM, along with Dual SIM, Dual Standby (DSDS). The new firmware builds are labeled F926USQU1DVEE for the T-Mobile Galaxy Z Fold3 and F711USQU2DVEE for the T-Mobile Galaxy Z Flip3, while for the unlocked models they are F926U1UEU1DVEE and F711U1UEU2DVEE, respectively. Hopefully the rollout will extend to other carrier versions soon. As usual the updates might be going out in stages, so it could take a few days...

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Tecno Pova 3 launches in India on June 20

Last week Tecno started its teaser campaign for the upcoming launch of the Pova 3 smartphone in India, revealing that the handset would be sold through Amazon. And today it's given us a date to mark in our calendars for the momentous occasion: June 20. The Pova 3 was initially announced back in May in the Philippines, and so we know all there is to know about it, spec-wise. The only piece of the puzzle of its launch in India that's still a mystery is the price. We're only three days away from the official reveal, though. And if you consider the specs on offer, it stands to reason that...

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Prices for Motorola Moto Edge 30 Fusion, Edge 30 Lite, Moto G32 and Moto E12 leak

The Motorola Razr 3 is going to be pricey, but at least it is expected to cost less than its predecessor. The prices for several other yet to be announced Motorola phones have leaked and the same can’t be said about them. The Motorola Edge 30 Fusion will sell for €680 in Europe, according to CompareDial and OnLeaks. That’s a hefty surcharge over the €450 Edge 30. The Fusion will reportedly feature a Dimensity 900 chipset with 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage, but that is all that is known about the phone. Motorola Edge 30 Lite The Motorola Edge 30 Lite will sell for €400 (the Edge 20...

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Poco X4 GT also launching on June 23

Yesterday we got official confirmation that Poco F4 5G is launching on June 23 but that won’t be the only device at the keynote. The long-rumored Xiaomi Poco X4 GT will also be unveiled on stage. The event is scheduled to start at 5:30PM India time (12PM UTC) and will be livestreamed on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Poco X4 GT launch poster Based on speculations, Poco X4 GT will be a rebranded Redmi Note 11T Pro meaning it should bring a 6.6-inch FHD+ LCD with 144Hz refresh rate alongside the Dimensity 8100 chipset and a 5,080 mAh battery with 67W charging. We’ll likely get more...

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