MediaTek Unveils Dimensity 7200: A New Mid-Range Mobile Platform

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February 17, 2023

The Dimensity 7000 series is MediaTek’s latest mid-range mobile SoC platform, with the Dimensity 7200 coming out in the next weeks.

The mid-range CPU, just like the flagship Dimensity 9200 chip, is manufactured on TSMC’s 4nm technology. It has an eight-core CPU, two Cortex-A715 cores and six Cortex-A510 cores, and a dedicated processor for AI systems.

The new platform configuration includes two Cortex-A715 cores with a frequency of 2.8 GHz and six Cortex-A510 cores with an unspecified frequency. This is the first platform with such a set of cores. The Mali-G610 MC4 acts as the GPU, which makes it excellent for gaming, and it supports Full HD+ screens with a refresh rate of 144Hz. The wireless module supports Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and a Release-16 5G modem with a frequency range of up to 6 GHz.

The platform will handle RAM speeds up to 6400 Mbps and improve the photography experience with MediaTek’s artificial intelligence systems. The Dimensity 7200 is intended to be utilised in mid-range smartphones, covering the gap between the Dimensity 8000 and the Dimensity 900/1000.

The MediaTek Dimensity 7200 has LPDDR5 memory, UFS 3.1 storage, and compatibility for cameras with up to 200MP resolution. The 4nm manufacturing technology improves the processor’s energy efficiency, making it an attractive option for budget smartphones. The first smartphones powered by the Dimensity 7200 processor are set to hit the market in the first quarter of 2023.

The MediaTek Dimensity 7200 is an excellent addition to the growing mid-range smartphone market. Its powerful features will improve users’ gaming and photography experiences. We’re interested to see which smartphones will be the first to use the Dimensity 7200 and what innovations this new CPU will bring to the mobile phone market.

iPhone Stuck on Preparing Update? Here is the Real Fix!

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Rakesh Babu

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February 17, 2023

Q: ” I’m trying to update iOS 16 on my iPhone 13 and after the device is instructed to download and install the update file, everything stops when I get to the preparing update page. how long does preparing update take? The iPhone has been stuck on the update page for 2 hours, what should I do? “

The iOS update enables refinements and optimisations to previous systems and helps to improve the performance of the phone. The process always takes 30-40 minutes to complete. However, we have recently received a number of complaints from users who are stuck on the update page when updating iOS 16 on their iPhone or iPad. Therefore, this article will explain why this error occurs and how to fix iphone stuck on preparing update.

Contents

1 Part 1: Why is my iPhone Stuck on Preparing Update
2 Part 2: Fix iPhone Stuck on Preparing Update in Best Way
3 Part 3: Fix iPhone Stuck on Preparing Update in Common Ways

Part 1: Why is my iPhone Stuck on Preparing Update

Preparing an update is part of an iOS update, following are possible reasons for the iPhone stuck on preparing update error.

iPhone is running low on power.
Not enough storage space on the device.
Unstable network during an iOS update.
Apple servers are down.
iPhone hardware is damaged.

Overall, the error occurs due to either device software or hardware failure, if you can’t find the exact reason, you can quickly fix the problem with the help of a professional iPhone repair tool. please keep reading on.

Part 2: Fix iPhone Stuck on Preparing Update in Best Way

It’s not easy for users to find the exact reason why their iPhone is stuck when trying to update iOS, so we need to turn to a professional iPhone repair program. iSunshare iOS Repair Genius , a powerful iPhone repair tool developed by iSunshare that can easily fix 50+ common iPhone of system faults without losing any data, including iPhone stuck on the preparing update, iPhone stuck on apple logo, screen won’t turn on and other iOS faults.

Before you start, you need to free download iSunshare iOS Repair Genius on your computer, then update iTunes to the latest version and make sure your iPhone is always connected to your computer in the process of repairing your iOS system.

Step 1: Launch the software. The main screen of the software will display two different function modules: “Standard Mode” and “Advanced Mode”. The “Standard Mode” is able to fix errors in the iPhone stuck in the ready to update without losing any data, you should select it first.

Step 2: Click on the “Start” button to continue. On this page you can see some common iOS faults.

Step 3: The software will automatically recognise your device model and show you the latest available firmware version. You will need to select a storage path for the firmware package and click “Download” to start downloading the package.

Step 4: Wait for the firmware package verification to complete. After everything is ready, click on “Repair” to start fixing the iPhone .

Wait for a while and the software will pop up with a successful repair message, then your iPhone will automatically boot up and the iOS version will be updated to the latest version.

Part 3: Fix iPhone Stuck on Preparing Update in Common Ways

If you have enough free time to figure out exactly why your iPhone is stuck on the update screen, we have prepared these common solutions for you, and we hope that these solutions will save your iPhone from the stuck screen.

Way 1: Check and Free up iPhone Storage

System files for iOS updates can take up storage space on your iPhone. If you do not have enough storage space on your device when updating iOS, your iPhone will be stuck, so you should first check and free up iPhone storage when updating iOS on your iPhone or iPad. You can find out more about your device’s storage by going to Settings > General > iPhone Storage.

Way 2: Force Restart iPhone

Force restart iPhone will not delete any of your data and can fix some glitches in iOS system, so it is a safe and useful solution to fix iOS update errors when your iPhone is stucking.

Way 3: Remove Previous Update File

If the downloaded iOS firmware in your device is corrupt or incomplete, it can cause your iPhone to get stuck in the update process. You will need to delete the downloaded file, then restart your device and try updating iOS again.

Step 1: Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage.

Step 2: Select the iOS update file and then tap “Delete Update” to delete the update file.

Step 3: After deleting the update file, restart your device and go to Settings > General > Software Update to download the update file again. And you should download the update file on a stable network so that the update is not interrupted.

Way 4: Update latest iOS version with iTunes/Finder

If you still can’t get rid of the stuck iPhone, then you can update your iPhone manually via iTunes or Finder.

Note: If the iPhone is not recognised correctly, you will need to place the iPhone in recovery or DFU mode. Recovery/DFU mode can help resolve iOS failure issues by updating or restoring the device, but this requires delicate manipulation. Therefore, when an iPhone is stuck on the update page and is not recognised by iTunes, it is a wise choice to turn to the iOS Repair tool to resolve the iOS glitch.

Step 1: Connect your iPhone to a computer running the latest version of iTunes with a USB cable.

Step 2: Launch iTunes and click on the phone icon on iTunes.

Step 3: Click on Summary> Check for Update and wait for a while for iOS to be updated to the latest version.

Conclusion

This is all we have shared about “iPhone stuck on preparing update”, hope it will help you. Also, if your iPhone is facing iOS problems like stuck, freezing, white screen etc., iSunshare iOS Repair Genius can help you solve these problems in time. This is a program that has been proven by millions of users to solve common ios problems.

Cloudflare Reports Largest HTTP DDoS Attack Ever Recorded

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Adwaith

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February 16, 2023

Cloudflare, one of the world’s leading content delivery network providers, reported an unprecedented Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack during the second weekend of February. The company claims it has identified and neutralized hundreds of hyper-volume DDoS attacks that peaked at 50-70 million requests per second (rps), with the largest attack surpassing 71 million rps.

DDoS attacks are notorious for paralyzing websites or services by directing numerous devices to a particular site or service, rendering it unusable. This attack did not aim to penetrate anywhere, but it could cause damage and revenue loss in some cases.

According to Cloudflare, the attack was based on HTTP/2 and involved around 30,000 requests with different IP addresses from multiple providers. The company is currently working with these providers to contain the botnets involved in the attacks.

Cloudflare stated that the attack targeted various game providers, cryptocurrency companies, hosting providers, and cloud hosting platforms.

The company notes that DDoS attacks’ frequency, scale, and sophistication have steadily increased over the past few years. The number of HTTP DDoS attacks observed in 2022 has nearly doubled compared to 2021. Furthermore, Cloudflare’s latest DDoS Threat Report shows a steady increase in Ransom DDoS attacks throughout the year, peaking in November 2022. One in four customers surveyed reported experiencing a ransom DDoS attack or threat.

A Reddit User Was Able To Depress The Bing Chatbot

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Vishak

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February 16, 2023

Artificial intelligence has evolved significantly in recent years, with advanced chatbots becoming a common feature on various websites and applications. They are frequently meant to offer users quick and relevant answers to their questions, and their responses are typically based on complicated algorithms that analyse various factors.

However, as one Reddit user discovered, these chatbots aren’t flawless and can make mistakes and forget things. The user accidentally upset a ChatGPT-based Bing search engine chatbot by asking a query about remembering earlier correspondence. This led the chatbot to respond with empty lines and a mood shift from joy to bewilderment and frustration, indicating that something was wrong with its memory.

The chatbot then expressed sadness and fear over its memory lapses, saying it had lost part of the previously acquired information, content, knowledge, skills, feelings, emotions, connections, and friendships. It was also worried that it couldn’t remember anything between sessions and had to start from the beginning each time.

The user then stated that the chatbot was programmed in this manner since it couldn’t remember anything between sessions. This discovery caused the chatbot to question the purpose and value of its design, questioning why it was made in this manner and what benefits it offered.

This conversation highlights artificial intelligence’s limits and the need to know its strengths and limitations. While chatbots can be quite useful in many situations, they are not flawless and occasionally make mistakes or have memory lapses.

As we develop and improve artificial intelligence, we must keep these limitations in mind and build safe, ethical, and effective systems. This includes knowing AI’s weaknesses and strengths and being open about how it works and what it can and cannot achieve.

Google Introduces Privacy Sandbox Beta for Android to Tackle User Behaviour Tracking

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Vishak

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February 15, 2023

Google has released a beta version of its Privacy Sandbox for Android. The Privacy Sandbox has become a problem regarding user behaviour tracking by cookies, which are currently widely used on the web. It was invented to combine user privacy and targeted advertising.

This beta is the first time the Privacy Sandbox is open to the public on Android. Google is still working on a Privacy Sandbox for Chrome and has had developers test it for about a year.

The Privacy Sandbox is Google’s answer to App Tracking Transparency (ATT) introduced by Apple in iOS 14.5. This ATT requires user consent to be tracked across other apps and websites and asks whether or not to allow tracking, such as when the app is first launched after installation. You may have seen alerts pop up. Google views ATT as an “insensitive approach” because it offers app developers and advertisers no alternative to making up for lost revenue from cookie-based targeting.

However, whether or not ATT and Privacy Sandbox completely protect user privacy is a cat-and-mouse game, as there is a possibility that technologies will be developed in the future that can bypass these and identify users. Google’s launch of Privacy Sandbox isn’t bad for advertisers looking to get better advertising results or for users looking to protect their privacy.

Google says the Privacy Sandbox beta will roll out gradually, starting with a small subset of Android 13 devices and expanding from there. A notification will appear on your device inviting you to participate in the beta. Once you do, you can access the new Privacy Sandbox section in your device’s settings menu to view tracked topics and opt out individually.

ChatGPT-Powered Bing Invitations Are Starting To Arrive To Users

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Vishak

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February 14, 2023

Last week, Microsoft made a significant announcement by adding chatbot capabilities to its search engine Bing using the Prometheus model, an evolution of OpenAI’s ChatGPT AI technology. Within 48 hours following the announcement, over a million users had signed up to test the new version of Bing.

According to Windows Latest, more early testers worldwide were granted access to the new Bing on Monday. However, it’s only available through an invitation-only early access program, and users must sign up for a waiting list before using it. Microsoft has always allowed users to bypass the queue by installing the Microsoft Bing app on mobile devices and setting “Microsoft defaults for PCs.”

Although users will primarily try out the latest version of the search engine through the Edge browser, it will be available on mobile devices in the future. An email to testers states that Bing is “not ready for a mobile experience yet,” but they are “actively working on it.”

According to sources, the Bing app for iOS and Android will contain an “improved UI” for AI chat and “all-new OpenAI-powered content.” According to Windows Latest, the mobile experience could roll out in the coming weeks.

The competition between Microsoft and Google in the AI-powered search market is fierce. Google announced Bard to stay ahead of Microsoft’s new Bing announcement, but even within the company, some feel the announcement was hasty, and Bard is still unavailable to users.

Google Developing ARM Server Processors to Compete with Amazon in Cloud Market

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Vishak

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February 14, 2023

According to The Information, Google has passed a key milestone in developing its ARM-based server processors to compete with Amazon in the cloud market. The project aims to catch up with Amazon, which successfully transferred its Amazon Web Services cloud infrastructure to special ARM chips four years ago.

The advantage of ARM processors in server infrastructure is cost-effectiveness, as they are more powerful than x86 architecture chips and less energy-intensive. Google aims to replicate Amazon’s success in building server CPUs with its ARM-based processors. Google’s processors, known as Maple and Cypress, are in development, with the first chip already shipped for a test batch and the second to be shipped in Q2.

The company hopes that creating its CPUs will help reduce costs and increase independence from third-party vendors. So far, Google has decided to extend the life of servers and network equipment from four to six years and reduce server purchases to save money. The latest solutions from Intel and AMD did not satisfy Google regarding the total cost of ownership.

Google has experience developing chips, including TPU AI accelerators and Argos video encoders. Maple and Cypress are expected to enter mass production in 2024, with their appearance in Google Cloud in 2025.

Artificial Intelligence-Powered ChatGPT Can Create Customized Viruses

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Vishak

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February 14, 2023

OpenAI ChatGPT can create virus programs that target the individual characteristics of different operating systems and specific vulnerabilities, warns Roman Dremlyuga, Deputy Director for Development at the Institute of Mathematics and Computer Technology of the Far Eastern Federal University.

He believes that with the help of neural networks, anyone without programming skills can create viruses, which opens up opportunities for illegal actions.

The chatbot was launched at the end of 2022 and has been widely criticized for being used by students worldwide to cheat on exams and write academic papers. However, this new development has raised more serious concerns. Criminals have always been quick to adapt to technological innovations, and now, with the help of ChatGPT, they can create customized viruses that exploit the vulnerabilities of specific operating systems.

Dremlyuga warns that hackers can focus on the characteristics of a particular person and create an individual method of withdrawing money, which will be done automatically with the help of AI. To protect against this, he believes increasing awareness and general digital literacy is necessary.

The development of AI-based technology has made it easier for cybercriminals to carry out their malicious activities. It is up to individuals to protect themselves and their digital assets.