Microsoft Makes Recall ‘Opt-in’ and Introduces New Privacy Protections
Microsoft responded to the controversial Recall feature in a blog post on June 8, stating that the feature is now explicitly optional and that users will be asked if they want to turn it on during the OOBE process. If users choose to turn it on, they’ll need to authenticate with Windows Hello when they need to view their timeline. Microsoft is also providing additional protections to prevent access to the entire Recall database, and Windows 11 will use on-the-fly encryption to ensure that the Snapshot and Search Index databases can only be decrypted after the user authenticates with Windows Hello and its enhanced security measures. Microsoft also reminds users of existing privacy protections it has implemented, such as storing snapshots locally and not sharing them with anyone (even with Microsoft), notifying users when Windows 11 takes a snapshot, support for DRM and InPrivate, the ability to filter, pause, and delete saved content, and more.
Apple Unveils iOS 18 and More at WWDC24 Kickoff Event
On June 11, Apple hosted the WWDC24 kickoff event, where it unveiled iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, tvOS 18, visionOS 2, macOS Sequoia, and more, and introduced Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that’s fully integrated into iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. Apple Intelligence.
iOS 18 brings new features such as a more customizable Home screen and Game Mode. iPadOS 18 brings new features such as the Calculator app. macOS Sequoia brings iPhone mirroring and more. Siri, Safari, Memo, and many other cross-platform apps get major updates. All of the new systems have been released in developer beta, with a public beta expected in July. visionOS pushed visionOS 1.2 after the event.
Microsoft Visual Studio to Support Windows Update
The Microsoft Developer Community announced on June 8 that starting in August, Visual Studio will receive security updates via Microsoft Update (MU). The benefit of this is that it will automatically update Visual Studio without users having to do anything, ensuring that they are always using the latest version of Visual Studio, which not only brings new features and experiences, but also helps to fix vulnerabilities and improve security.
Microsoft Announces Xbox Series X/S Console 1TB White No Optical Drive Edition
Microsoft officially announced the Xbox Series X/S consoles 1TB white non-optical drive edition at the Xbox Games Showcase event on June 10th, both models have no optical drive, come with 1TB of SSD storage, and feature a white casing; in addition, Microsoft also launched a special edition of the Xbox Series X consoles in Galaxy Black color, featuring 2TB of SSD storage in a black casing with green highlights. Microsoft has also launched a special edition Xbox Series X console in Galaxy Black color, featuring 2TB of SSD storage in a black case with green highlights. It comes with a special Xbox controller with Galaxy Black arrow keys and a Velocity Green back shell. All three new models will be available for the Christmas holiday in 2024, with the Xbox Series X priced at $449.99 for the white digital edition, the Xbox Series S priced at $349.99 for the white digital edition, and the special Galaxy Black edition of the Xbox Series X priced at $599.99.
Notebook Maker CLEVO Computer’s Internal Data Leaked
Recently, cybercriminal group RansomHub has disclosed some information from notebook ODM and OEM CLEVO Computer on its website, claiming that it has stolen 200GB of classified content, and demanded a ransom from Blue Sky. Some of the data released included design drawings for some models of computers, as well as roadmaps for future products from Intel, AMD, Nvidia and others.
Other News
Retailer smartdeals recently revealed a new mid-range Android model from HMD, the HMD SKYLINE, which features a similar design to the front of the previous Nokia Lumia, and is positioned close to HMD’s previous Nokia 8.3, with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, an FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED screen, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, FHD+ and FHD+ AMOLED screen, as well as the Nokia 8.3, which features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 and FHD+ AMOLED screen. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, an FHD+ AMOLED screen at 120Hz, dual speakers, OZO audio support, and PureView technology.