Indian developer earns Rs 75 lakh for finding 'Sign in with Apple' bug

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Indian developer earns Rs 75 lakh for finding 'Sign in with Apple' bug

Jain disclosed the flaw to Apple which led to an award from Apple's bug bounty programme. Apple has since patched the bug.

A 27-year-old Indian security researcher Bhavuk Jain has grabbed $100,000 (over Rs 75.5 lakh) from Apple for discovering a now-patched Zero-Day vulnerability in the Sign in with Apple account authentication.

The Zero-Day vulnerability could have allowed a hacker to break into an Apple user's account who log into third-party apps like Dropbox, Spotify, Airbnb and Giphy (now acquired by Facebook) and more.

Jain who holds a bachelor's degree in electronics and communication discovered Zero-Day bug in ‘Sign in with Apple' that affected third-party applications which were using it and didn't implement their own additional security measures.

"This bug could have resulted in a full account takeover of user accounts on that third party application irrespective of a victim having a valid Apple ID or not," Jain said in a statement on Saturday.

"For this vulnerability, I was paid $100,000 by Apple under their Apple Security Bounty programme," he announced.

Jain is a full-stack developer interested mostly in mobile app development using React Native. He is currently a full-time bug bounty hunter "trying to make the internet a safer place for everyone".

Launched in 2019, ‘Sign in with Apple' is aimed to be a more privacy-focused alternative to third-party logins.

Jain disclosed the flaw to Apple which led to an award from Apple's bug bounty programme. Apple has since patched the bug.

According to Jain, the ‘Sign in with Apple' works similarly to ‘OAuth 2.0'.

"There are two possible ways to authenticate a user by either using a JWT (JSON Web Token) or a code generated by the Apple server. The code is then used to generate a JWT," he explained.

In the second step, while authorizing, Apple gives an option to a user to either share the Apple Email ID with the third-party app or not.

If the user decides to hide the Email ID, Apple generates its own user-specific Apple relay Email ID.

"Depending upon the user selection, after successful authorization, Apple creates a JWT which contains this email ID which is then used by the 3rd party app to log in a user," said Jain.

He found that he could request JWTs for any email ID from Apple and when the signature of these tokens was verified using Apple's public key, they showed as valid.

"This means an attacker could forge a JWT by linking any Email ID to it and gaining access to the victim's account," Jain noted.

The impact of this vulnerability was quite critical as it could have allowed a full account takeover.

A lot of developers have integrated Sign in with Apple since it is mandatory for applications that support other social logins.

Before patching the bug, Apple did an investigation of their logs and determined there was no misuse or account compromised due to this vulnerability.

Source: Timesnownews

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Ludo King: How to Play on Laptop - Windows or Mac

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Windows PC

HIGHLIGHTS:-

-You can play Ludo King on your laptop
-This is possible via two methods
-Works on both Windows PC and Mac

Ludo King has emerged as one of the most popular board games that you can play on your smartphones right now. Ludo King is the digital version of the popular board game, Ludo. We are sure many of you enjoy playing Ludo King with your friends and family but did you know that you can play Ludo King on your laptop as well? Yes, you read that right. You can easily play Ludo King on laptop. There are multiple methods that let you do this, so keep reading if you want to play Ludo King on your laptop.

Before we go ahead and tell you how to play Ludo King on your laptop, note that regardless of the OS you're using, be it macOS or Windows, there are two ways through which you can play this classic board game on your laptop.

How to play Ludo King on laptop via Facebook
The first method we are going to talk about involves using your Facebook account. This method works on both macOS and Windows, since you'll be playing the game on the laptop's browser. Follow these steps to get started:

Visit the Ludo King website on your Mac or Windows machine.
Once the website is loaded, click Play Now. Doing this will automatically redirect you to Facebook.
Now, log in to your Facebook account. This will take you to the Ludo King game screen and you can begin playing.
Alternatively, you can also download Ludo King from the Windows Store if you have Windows 10.

How to play Ludo King on laptop via Bluestacks
The second method to play Ludo King on your laptop involves downloading Bluestacks on your macOS or Windows. Bluestacks is one of the most popular Android emulators, which lets you run Android apps on your PC. To get started, follow these steps:

Visit the Bluestacks website on macOS or Windows.
Click the green Download Bluestacks button and install the app on your computer.
Once Bluestacks is installed, follow the on-screen prompts to set it up.
After you've set up Bluestacks, go to the Google Play Store, search for Ludo King and install it. Click Open to start the game.
From the next time whenever you want to play Ludo King, just open Bluestacks and you'll find the game right there on the My Apps page.

Source: Gadgets360

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Jio Fiber Introduces Double Data Monthly Benefit on Annual Subscriptions

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Reliance Jio

Jio Fiber Introduces Double Data Monthly Benefit on Annual Subscriptions

Jio Fiber’s Titanium plan now includes massive 15,000GB of monthly data, thanks to this new added benefit.

HIGHLIGHTS:-

-Only 12-month subscribers will get this additional data
-Diamond plan offers 4,000GB of monthly data benefit
-Titanium plan offers 15,000GB of monthly data benefit

Jio Fiber has introduced additional data benefits for its annual subscription plans. Reliance Jio has updated its website to reflect this change, and all plans from the Bronze to Titanium now offer additional double data on annual subscription. The Bronze plan, for instance, offers 350GB of data for annual plan subscribers – an addition of 100GB monthly data as new benefit. If users opt for monthly rental, then the data benefit is 250GB that includes 100GB plan benefit, 100GB double data benefit due to the lockdown, and 50GB introductory data benefit. The double data benefit could end soon, given that the lockdown restrictions are now being lifted gradually.

Just like the Bronze plan, Jio Fiber is now offering additional data for Silver annual plan subscribers. The Silver plan 12-month subscription now offers 800GB of total monthly data, with the additional annual benefit at 200GB. This plan includes 200GB plan benefit, 200GB double data benefit, 200GB introductory data, and 200GB of annual plan benefit. Similarly, the Gold plan offers a total of 1,750GB of monthly data for annual subscribers. This includes 500GB of annual plan benefit, 250GB of introductory data, 500GB of double data benefit due to the lockdown, and 500GB of plan benefit. The new plans are now live on the company website.

Coming to the Jio Fiber Diamond plan, it now offers 4,000GB of high speed monthly data benefits for annual subscribers. The Diamond plan offers 1,250GB of monthly data benefit for those who opt for the 12-month subscription. This plan also comes with 250GB of introductory data benefit, 1250GB of double data during the lockdown, and 1,250GB of plan benefit. The Platinum plan offers a total of 7500GB monthly data benefit for annual subscribers with 2,500GB of monthly annual benefit for long term plan buyers. This plan includes 2,500GB of plan benefit, 2,500GB of double data benefit during the lockdown, and 2,500GB of annual data benefit. There is no introductory data benefit on this plan.

The most premium Titanium Jio Fiber plan now offers massive 15,000GB of monthly data benefits with the new additional annual plan data. This plan includes 5,000GB of plan benefit, 5000GB of double data during the lockdown, and 5,000GB of annual plan benefit. The annual plan benefit added to these plans is equivalent to the base data benefit offered alongside. This means that users who opt for annual packages, will be able to enjoy double the prescribed data. The introductory data that has been added to a few plans is valid only up to six months. The double data added to all plans is temporary, and will likely be removed once the lockdown phase is over. This new annual data benefit addition was first spotted by OnlyTech.

Source: Gadgets360

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2020 Datsun Redi-Go launched in India:BS6

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2020 Datsun Redi-Go launched in India:BS6

2020 Datsun Redi-Go has been launched in India at ₹2.83 lakh for the entry-level model while the top-end trim with manual transmission gets a price tag of ₹4.44 lakh. The entry-level hatchback is also available with the option of S-Drive AMT gearbox which will set you back by ₹4.77 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi. In case you forgot, the 2020 Redi-Go was teased by the Japanese carmaker last month. In its new avatar, the car gets a heavily refreshed design, new interior layout, and several new features as compared to its predecessor. BS6 Datsun Redi-Go is available for bookings and the deliveries will commence in a few days, depending upon the variant and colour option booked.

2020 Datsun Redi-Go: Design
2020 Datsun Redi-Go looks more aggressive than the previous model. It gets a wide honeycomb grille which is flanked by new, sleek headlamps. The car also gets L-shaped LED DRLs, LED fog lamps, LED signature for the tail lights, and stylish 14-inch penta-blade wheel covers.

2020 Datsun Redi-Go: Interior and features
2020 Datsun Redi-Go gets a new dual-tone interior layout with silver inserts for the dashboard and silver bezel for the centre console. The hatchback is equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and voice recognition. The car also gets an analogue speedometer with blue illumination and an LCD MID (multi-information display), front power windows, remote key-less entry, AC, and heater.

2020 Datsun Redi-Go: Safety features
Datsun Redi-Go facelift, as standard, gets driver-side airbag, ABS, EBD, three-point seatbelt with pre-tensioner and load-limiter, rear parking sensors, speed alert system, and front disc brakes. The top-end T (O) trim additionally gets passenger airbag and reverse parking camera with projection guide.

2020 Datsun Redi-Go: Specs
2020 Datsun Redi-Go is available with a choice between 8.0-litre and 1.0-litre BS6-compliant petrol engines. The 0.8-litre unit delivers 54 bhp and 72 Nm while the Redi-Go 1.0-litre model has 67 bhp and 91 Nm of peak torque on tap. Both the engines are available with a five-speed manual transmission as standard but the 1.0-litre powerplant can also be paired to an optional S-Drive AMT automatic gearbox.

-Redi-Go 0.8-litre
5-MT
54 bhp
72 Nm

-Redi-Go 1.0-litre
5-MT / AMT
67 bhp
91 Nm

2020 Datsun Redi-Go: Fuel-efficiency
2020 Datsun Redi-Go 0.8-litre: 20.71 km/l
2020 Datsun Redi-Go 1.0-litre MT: 21.7 km/l
2020 Datsun Redi-Go 1.0-litre AMT: 22 km/l

2020 Datsun Redi-Go: Colour options
The new Redi-Go is available with a choice between the following five colour options:
Vivid Blue
Fire Red
Blade Silver
Sandstone Brown
Opal White

2020 Datsun Redi-Go: Price
Price (ex-showroom, Delhi)
Redi-Go 0.8-L D ₹2.83 lakh
Redi-Go 0.8-L A ₹3.58 lakh
Redi-Go 0.8-L T ₹3.8 lakh
Redi-Go 0.8-L T(O) ₹4.16 lakh
Redi-Go 1.0-L T(O) ₹4.44 lakh
Redi-Go 1.0-L T(O) AMT ₹4.77 lakh

Source: Timesnownews

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Apple iPhone SE (2020)

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Apple iPhone SE (2020)

iPhone SE: A powerful new smartphone in a popular design

Exp. release 2020, April 24

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The Most Affordable iPhone Features A13 Bionic, the Fastest Chip in a Smartphone, and the Best Single-Camera System in an iPhone

Versions:

A2296 (Global market)

A2275 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)

A2298 (China)

Also known as Apple iPhone SE2, Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation)

Popular Design with a 4.7-inch Display

iPhone SE features an aerospace-grade aluminum and durable glass design with an all-black front, and is available in black, white and (PRODUCT)RED. The rear glass finish includes a centered Apple logo and is made using a seven-layer color process for precise hue and opacity, delivering rich depth of color with a color-matched aluminum band. It is water- and dust-resistant with an IP67 rating for water resistance up to 1 meter for 30 minutes.1

The 4.7-inch Retina HD display with True Tone adjusts the white balance to match the ambient light for a more natural, paper-like viewing experience. The vibrant wide color gamut Retina HD display offers incredible color accuracy, and supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 playback. iPhone SE uses Haptic Touch for Quick Actions — such as animating Live Photos, previewing messages, rearranging apps and more — as well as contextual menus.

iPhone SE also features the familiar Home button designed with sapphire crystal to be durable and to protect the sensor, and a steel ring to detect a user’s fingerprint for Touch ID. Using Touch ID is an easy, private and secure alternative to entering a passcode to unlock iPhone, fill in passwords using iCloud Keychain, log in to apps, authorize App Store purchases, and make Apple Pay transactions.

A13 Bionic — The Fastest Chip in a Smartphone

Introduced with iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, A13 Bionic is the fastest chip ever in a smartphone and provides unparalleled performance for every task iPhone SE handles. Perfect for photography, gaming and augmented reality experiences, A13 Bionic makes every action feel fluid.

A13 Bionic was built with a focus on machine learning, with a dedicated 8-core Neural Engine capable of 5 trillion operations per second, two Machine Learning Accelerators on the CPU and a new Machine Learning Controller to balance performance and efficiency. Together, A13 Bionic and iOS 13 enable new intelligent apps that make use of machine learning and Core ML.

Built for efficiency, the A13 Bionic also enables great battery life for iPhone SE. iPhone SE is wireless-charging capable with Qi-certified chargers and also supports fast-charging, giving customers up to 50 percent charge in just 30 minutes.2 Lightning-fast download speeds are available with Wi-Fi 6 and Gigabit-class LTE.3 Dual SIM with eSIM provides the flexibility for users to have two separate phone numbers on a single device while traveling abroad or for use as a business line.4

New Camera Experience Powered by A13 Bionic

iPhone SE features the best single-camera system ever in an iPhone with a 12-megapixel f/1.8 aperture Wide camera, and uses the image signal processor and Neural Engine of A13 Bionic to unlock even more benefits of computational photography, including Portrait mode, all six Portrait Lighting effects and Depth Control.5 Using machine learning and monocular depth estimation, iPhone SE also takes stunning Portraits with the front camera. Next-generation Smart HDR comes to iPhone SE, intelligently re-lighting recognized subjects in a frame for more natural-looking images with stunning highlight and shadow details.

Specifications

Pricing and Availability

iPhone SE will be available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB models in black, white and (PRODUCT)RED starting at $399 (US). Customers can also get iPhone SE for $9.54 a month or $229 with trade-in from apple.com, in the Apple Store app and Apple Stores.6 iPhone SE is available through Apple Authorized Resellers and select carriers (prices may vary).

iPhone SE is available to pre-order on apple.com and the Apple Store app beginning at 5 a.m. PDT on Friday, April 17, and will be available from Apple, Apple Authorized Resellers and select carriers on Friday, April 24, in the US and more than 40 other countries and regions.

Source: Apple, GSMArena

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New iPhone SE 2 release date, price & specs rumours

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New iPhone SE 2 release date, price & specs rumours

Apple's new budget iPhone for 2020 looks set to arrive very soon indeed - but it won't be called the iPhone 9 after all, but simply 'iPhone SE'. We predict its release date, price, tech specs, design and new features

In this article we collect and analyse the clues pointing to the new iPhone SE's release date, tech specs, design, new features and price, and gather the best and most interesting leaked images and videos making the rounds on the internet.

In brief, current rumours predict the following iPhone SE 2/iPhone 9 launch details:

Launch announcement 15 April 2020
4.7in display
A13 Bionic processor chip
3GB of RAM
64GB baseline storage, with options for 128GB and 256GB
Updated LCP antenna for improved wireless performance
White, black and red colour finishes
iPhone 8-style design
Touch ID not Face ID
Price from $399

Release date: When will the iPhone 9 come out?

iPhone 9 release date: 15 April 2020 (tentatively)
We know that a new iPhone SE exists, following the leak (to 9to5Mac) of an early build of iOS 14 which mentions the device in its code. This indicates, incidentally, that the iPhone 9 will support Transit Express, and 9to5Mac believes this will be used to encourage owners of the iPhone 6 (which does not) to finally make the upgrade.

And multiple sources now point to a launch in April - although they are split over which day will see the announcement.

A tip from a "highly trusted" 9to5Mac reader on 2 April suggests it would arrive within days. This is backed up by an amazing gaffe on Apple's own website: a screen protector for iPhone 8 and iPhone SE was available for a short time, indicating that a new SE would shortly appear with the same screen dimensions (4.7in) as the 8.

What will the next iPhone SE be called?

Throughout this rumour cycle the three favourites have been iPhone SE 2, iPhone SE Pro and iPhone 9. The latter jumped to the front of the pack in December 2019, when a Macotakara source predicted that Apple would use the oddly neglected number nine for its next petite smartphone, after jumping from the iPhone 8 to the iPhone X (pronounced ten) and then 11.

But it looks like all of those theories were so much hot air, and based on the screen protector leak shown above, Apple is going to confound us all by calling it simply iPhone SE. Which, let's be honest, is quite confusing. Here at Macworld we will call it iPhone SE (2020) to differentiate it from its 2016 namesake.

Price: How much will the iPhone SE 2 cost?

TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is estimating $399 (which we'd translate to £399 or slightly above, based on Apple's usual formula).

Until September 2018 the iPhone SE cost £379/$399 for the 32GB version, and £479/$449 for 128GB; it was then discontinued. Those prices are comparable to the iPhone 8 (Apple's current cheapest phone), which starts at £479/$449 for 64GB.

Note that if the SE 2 is launched, it may not launch where you live. Some reports back in 2018 suggested that a new SE handset might launch, but not be available everywhere.

Why Apple needs a new iPhone SE:-

Apple still sells a lot of iPhones, but by the company's stellar standards sales have taken a dip in recent quarters. Is this down to the lack of a small and affordable handset in Apple's range?

Maybe. Tim Cook suggested that China was key to Apple's reduction in estimates for Apple's Q1 2019, blaming trade wars and the economic downturn in that part of the world. But the current iPhone range doesn't seem well-suited to this huge and largely untapped market, which is amply supplied with cheaper phones from the Far East's own manufacturers.

Assuming that China doesn't ban Apple in retaliation for the (seemingly temporary) Huawei ban, the appears ripe for the launch of a low-priced Apple handset that would appeal to fashion-conscious consumers who don't want to settle for a phone that's more than two years old. It's possible that Apple saw the iPhone XR (and its successor the non-Pro iPhone 11) as fulfilling these criteria: at a launch price of £749/$749 the XR was cheaper than the XS, and the iPhone 11 has been announced at $699 in the US. But these are still higher numbers than what the SE cost when brand new.

Interestingly, during the first few months of 2019 Apple started selling off some stock of the SE in surprise sales. Stock cleared quickly, suggesting that there is both demand for an iPhone that size (4in) and that people are desperate for a low-cost iPhone. Having established the level of demand, could Apple now determine that it is time to launch a new iPhone SE?

In what could be seen as an attempt to disguise the high price of the XR Apple has advertised the handset as if it cost £499/$499 - but that is only as a trade-in if you have a reasonably new handset to swap. What Apple needs is a phone that actually costs £499/$499.


Source: Macworld (Rumour)

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