Tech & Leaks Zone
30.01.202504:55
This is the forced update for the pixel 4a for those who didn't understand the context of the post yet
Google dual sourced battery for the Pixel 4a for cost cutting. The ATL battery models 4a are unaffected and going good as usual.
However, with the Lishen battery model, Google is quite serious with the 4a to avoid a class action lawsuit.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Pixel4a/comments/1id6zw8/attention_google_customer_service_said_device/
Google dual sourced battery for the Pixel 4a for cost cutting. The ATL battery models 4a are unaffected and going good as usual.
However, with the Lishen battery model, Google is quite serious with the 4a to avoid a class action lawsuit.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Pixel4a/comments/1id6zw8/attention_google_customer_service_said_device/
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vx-underground
27.01.202517:25
Security researcher DuchyRE highlighted something interesting about DeepSeek AI.
If you ask about the Terrorist Attacks on September 11th, 2001 in the United States, DeepSeek will answer it. Furthermore, DeepSeek will provide criticism of the United States government (Image 1, Image 2)
If you ask DeepSeek about Tianamen Square in China in 1989, DeepSeek says it cannot answer that question. Additionally, DeepSeek is unable to produce any criticism of the Chinese government. (Image 3)
If you ask about the Terrorist Attacks on September 11th, 2001 in the United States, DeepSeek will answer it. Furthermore, DeepSeek will provide criticism of the United States government (Image 1, Image 2)
If you ask DeepSeek about Tianamen Square in China in 1989, DeepSeek says it cannot answer that question. Additionally, DeepSeek is unable to produce any criticism of the Chinese government. (Image 3)
24.01.202502:24
Important note: Kiwi Browser is now archived. It will no longer be maintained after January 2025.
The extensions code for Kiwi Browser has now been integrated into Microsoft Edge Canary.
To install extensions on Microsoft Edge Canary:
Open Microsoft Edge Canary and go to Settings > About Microsoft Edge.
Tap the Edge build number (e.g., xx.0.2487.0) 5 times to enable Developer Options.
In Developer Options, select Extension install by id.
To find the extension ID:
Open the Microsoft Edge Web Store.
Locate and select the desired extension.
Copy the ID from the URL (e.g., for Bitwarden, the ID is jbkfoedolllekgbhcbcoahefnbanhhlhfrom the URL ending).
Paste the extension ID into the Extension install by id field.
The extension will install.
If you really need Kiwi Browser, you can download the latest published version of Kiwi Browser here. Do not download Kiwi Browser from any other sources.
While your Kiwi Browser installation will still work for some time, it’s essential to explore alternatives like Microsoft Edge Canary, Vivaldi Browser or Mozilla Firefox to stay secure and up-to-date.
-- Arnaud.
The extensions code for Kiwi Browser has now been integrated into Microsoft Edge Canary.
To install extensions on Microsoft Edge Canary:
Open Microsoft Edge Canary and go to Settings > About Microsoft Edge.
Tap the Edge build number (e.g., xx.0.2487.0) 5 times to enable Developer Options.
In Developer Options, select Extension install by id.
To find the extension ID:
Open the Microsoft Edge Web Store.
Locate and select the desired extension.
Copy the ID from the URL (e.g., for Bitwarden, the ID is jbkfoedolllekgbhcbcoahefnbanhhlhfrom the URL ending).
Paste the extension ID into the Extension install by id field.
The extension will install.
If you really need Kiwi Browser, you can download the latest published version of Kiwi Browser here. Do not download Kiwi Browser from any other sources.
While your Kiwi Browser installation will still work for some time, it’s essential to explore alternatives like Microsoft Edge Canary, Vivaldi Browser or Mozilla Firefox to stay secure and up-to-date.
-- Arnaud.
31.01.202519:18
So you will taste anything that smells bad?
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra-s-pen-smell-taste-3521727/
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra-s-pen-smell-taste-3521727/
31.01.202507:10
Renders: Pixel 9a & Nothing Phone 3a
Google Pixel 9a
Pre-orders: March 19.
Ship on March 26.
In-store starting on March 26
Nothing Phone 3a: launch on 4th March
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Google Pixel 9a
Pre-orders: March 19.
Ship on March 26.
In-store starting on March 26
Nothing Phone 3a: launch on 4th March
Follow @TechLeaksZone
30.01.202516:23
Yep! It's Installing normally!
That's just perfect, gonna play It later
That's just perfect, gonna play It later
30.01.202502:51
The situation is NOT good. (post summarized by ChatGPT)
Hector Martin discusses a controversial forced update for Google Pixel 4a that appears to significantly reduce battery capacity. The update introduces a new kernel, but it was built on an engineer’s personal machine rather than the proper build system, violating GPL rules and showing signs of a rushed implementation.
Critically, the update lowers the maximum charge voltage from 4.44V to 3.95V, which directly impacts battery performance. This change only affects Lishen (LSN) batteries, while Sunwoda (ATL) batteries remain unaffected. A new “debug” battery profile cuts capacity in half (3080mAh → 1539mAh), suggesting deliberate throttling.
Users can check their battery type by looking at the number next to the QR code—8230015901 indicates ATL (good), while 8230020501 is LSN (bad).
https://social.treehouse.systems/@marcan/113914172433692339
Hector Martin discusses a controversial forced update for Google Pixel 4a that appears to significantly reduce battery capacity. The update introduces a new kernel, but it was built on an engineer’s personal machine rather than the proper build system, violating GPL rules and showing signs of a rushed implementation.
Critically, the update lowers the maximum charge voltage from 4.44V to 3.95V, which directly impacts battery performance. This change only affects Lishen (LSN) batteries, while Sunwoda (ATL) batteries remain unaffected. A new “debug” battery profile cuts capacity in half (3080mAh → 1539mAh), suggesting deliberate throttling.
Users can check their battery type by looking at the number next to the QR code—8230015901 indicates ATL (good), while 8230020501 is LSN (bad).
https://social.treehouse.systems/@marcan/113914172433692339
26.01.202519:08
F*ck Around and Find Out in Tech Be Like:
23.01.202517:56
31.01.202518:19
Vivo X200 Pro Mini is coming to India
Famous leaker & tipster Yogesh Brar has confirmed that Vivo X200 Pro Mini will debut in India in Q2, 2025. The device is expected to compete with OnePlus 13 in the price segment.
This move follows growing demand from X series fans in the country and marks the global debut of the X200 Pro Mini, previously exclusive to China.
Specifications:
• 6.31-inch (2640x1216 px) BOE 8T circuit LTPO AMOLED display
• MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC
• Optical fingerprint sensor
• 5700mAh battery; USB-C 2.0
• 50MP main (LYT-T 818, 1/1.28", OIS)
• 50MP 3X Telephoto (LYT-600, OIS)
• 100X Digital Zoom, ZEISS T* Coating
• 30W wireless charging
Click HERE to check out full specs
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Famous leaker & tipster Yogesh Brar has confirmed that Vivo X200 Pro Mini will debut in India in Q2, 2025. The device is expected to compete with OnePlus 13 in the price segment.
This move follows growing demand from X series fans in the country and marks the global debut of the X200 Pro Mini, previously exclusive to China.
Specifications:
• 6.31-inch (2640x1216 px) BOE 8T circuit LTPO AMOLED display
• MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC
• Optical fingerprint sensor
• 5700mAh battery; USB-C 2.0
• 50MP main (LYT-T 818, 1/1.28", OIS)
• 50MP 3X Telephoto (LYT-600, OIS)
• 100X Digital Zoom, ZEISS T* Coating
• 30W wireless charging
Click HERE to check out full specs
Follow @TechLeaksZone
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Mishaal's Android News Feed
30.01.202519:17
🔫 Android 16's Linux Terminal will soon let you run graphical apps, so of course I ran Doom
ICYMI: Google's been working on a Terminal app that runs Debian in a VM, and they've made steady progress on it.
Click 👇for more details on this progress
🔗 https://androidauthority.com/android-16-linux-terminal-doom-3521804/
(Once again, "The Only Thing They Fear Is You" is stuck in my head.)
ICYMI: Google's been working on a Terminal app that runs Debian in a VM, and they've made steady progress on it.
Click 👇for more details on this progress
🔗 https://androidauthority.com/android-16-linux-terminal-doom-3521804/
(Once again, "The Only Thing They Fear Is You" is stuck in my head.)
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Temporarily Free Games
30.01.202516:01
Alan Wake Remastered [Xbox]
1. Grab the free trial of Alan Wake 2 https://xbox.com/games/store/a/9PNZH065X7PV
2. Alan Wake Remastered should then appear as 100% off "Because of a recent purchase on Xbox" https://xbox.com/games/store/a/9NKB1B50PZLZ
3. If you get asked for payment info, you should be able to hit back and try again. I wasn't asked for payment info so idk.
I don't have an Xbox so I can't test if the game actually installs. This is definitely a bug so no idea how long it'll last and whether the licenses will be revoked later.
1. Grab the free trial of Alan Wake 2 https://xbox.com/games/store/a/9PNZH065X7PV
2. Alan Wake Remastered should then appear as 100% off "Because of a recent purchase on Xbox" https://xbox.com/games/store/a/9NKB1B50PZLZ
3. If you get asked for payment info, you should be able to hit back and try again. I wasn't asked for payment info so idk.
I don't have an Xbox so I can't test if the game actually installs. This is definitely a bug so no idea how long it'll last and whether the licenses will be revoked later.
Reposted from:Mishaal's Android News Feed
27.01.202520:14
🚨 Breaking: Google is releasing most of the source code for Pebble, with its former CEO Eric Migicovsky telling me he plans to build a new watch based on the newly open sourced Pebble OS.
25.01.202518:20
31.01.202509:27
Acer Smartphones Announced in India
Acer has listed 2 new Smartphones on its website under the brand "Acerpure" in India.
Acerone Liquid S162E4:
• 6.5" (1600x720 px) HD+ resolution
• BOE LCD Display
• 60Hz refresh rate
• Gorilla Glass 5 protection
• MediaTek Helio P35 SoC
• 4GB RAM + 64GB storage
• MicroSD card slot
• 16MP main+ "0.08MP" ultra-useless dual rear camera
• 5MP front camera
• 5000mAh battery
• Runs Android 14
Acerone Liquid S272E4:
• 6.745" (1600x720 px) HD+ resolution IPS LCD Display
• 350nits brightness
• 60Hz refresh rate
• Gorilla Glass 5 protection
• MediaTek Helio G36 SoC
• 4GB RAM + 64GB storage
• MicroSD card slot (upto 256GB)
• 20MP main+ "0.3MP" Mega-useless dual rear camera
• 5MP front camera
• 5000mAh battery
• Runs Android 14
The website mentions that both the smartphones features additional components such as fligt mode, vibrator and FM Radio. No updates on pricing yet.
Follow @TechLeaksZone
Acer has listed 2 new Smartphones on its website under the brand "Acerpure" in India.
Acerone Liquid S162E4:
• 6.5" (1600x720 px) HD+ resolution
• BOE LCD Display
• 60Hz refresh rate
• Gorilla Glass 5 protection
• MediaTek Helio P35 SoC
• 4GB RAM + 64GB storage
• MicroSD card slot
• 16MP main+ "0.08MP" ultra-useless dual rear camera
• 5MP front camera
• 5000mAh battery
• Runs Android 14
Acerone Liquid S272E4:
• 6.745" (1600x720 px) HD+ resolution IPS LCD Display
• 350nits brightness
• 60Hz refresh rate
• Gorilla Glass 5 protection
• MediaTek Helio G36 SoC
• 4GB RAM + 64GB storage
• MicroSD card slot (upto 256GB)
• 20MP main+ "0.3MP" Mega-useless dual rear camera
• 5MP front camera
• 5000mAh battery
• Runs Android 14
The website mentions that both the smartphones features additional components such as fligt mode, vibrator and FM Radio. No updates on pricing yet.
Follow @TechLeaksZone
30.01.202518:28
XiaomiTime (formerly called Xiaomiui) website Twitter account is also compromised and the person behind the scenes is now sharing malicious files through their twitter account.
Please be careful Xiaomi users and don't install any apk blindly as its normal for the community to cope over unlocking the bootloader faster and then suffer later.
Please be careful Xiaomi users and don't install any apk blindly as its normal for the community to cope over unlocking the bootloader faster and then suffer later.
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30.01.202514:31
25 year old Rhiannon Evans of Wales, the United Kingdom, has been sentenced for a short stinted cyber harassment campaign which consisted of her farting into her cell phone camera.
As a result of an on-going child custody conflict, Ms. Evans began sending Deborah Prytherech videos of herself farting into her phone camera.
From December 22nd, 2024 - January 1st, 2025, Ms. Evans continued to send videos of herself farting into her cell phone camera, subsequently turning the camera toward her face, and smiling, to Deborah Prytherech several times a day.
Deborah Prytherech went to the police. Local authorities found the messages indecent or grossly offensive.
Representatives of Ms. Evans state Ms. Evans had been under the influence of alcohol and did not intend to cause distress to Deborah Prytherech. Court officials disagreed and asserted Ms. Evans smiling following each fart was sufficient to prove malicious intent.
Ms. Evans has been sentenced to:
- £100 in compensation to the victim
- £199 in court costs
- Abstain from alcohol for two months
- Complete 15 rehabilitation sessions
- A two-year restraining order prohibiting contact with Deborah Prytherech
As a result of an on-going child custody conflict, Ms. Evans began sending Deborah Prytherech videos of herself farting into her phone camera.
From December 22nd, 2024 - January 1st, 2025, Ms. Evans continued to send videos of herself farting into her cell phone camera, subsequently turning the camera toward her face, and smiling, to Deborah Prytherech several times a day.
Deborah Prytherech went to the police. Local authorities found the messages indecent or grossly offensive.
Representatives of Ms. Evans state Ms. Evans had been under the influence of alcohol and did not intend to cause distress to Deborah Prytherech. Court officials disagreed and asserted Ms. Evans smiling following each fart was sufficient to prove malicious intent.
Ms. Evans has been sentenced to:
- £100 in compensation to the victim
- £199 in court costs
- Abstain from alcohol for two months
- Complete 15 rehabilitation sessions
- A two-year restraining order prohibiting contact with Deborah Prytherech
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Relevant Updates
27.01.202517:51
China's #DeepSeek AI hit with "large-scale malicious attack".
Source.
@RelevantUpdates
Source.
@RelevantUpdates
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