Google Enhances SafeSearch, iPhone 15 Mockups Appear Online, and More: Tech Briefing Today
In today’s Tech Briefing, significant advancements took place in the technology realm. Google has introduced an enhanced SafeSearch feature accessible to all users, aiming to safeguard families by blurring explicit images on the internet. Furthermore, leaked images of iPhone 15 Pro dummy units have surfaced, showcasing potential new color choices. These stories and additional updates can be found in today’s Tech Briefing. Dive in for more details.
Google is expanding SafeSearch
Google has improved SafeSearch to strengthen child protection online. The expanded SafeSearch feature now automatically masks explicit content such as violence and adult content. This safeguard is in place even if SafeSearch has not been manually enabled for users under 18 to make the internet a safer place. In addition, parents and school network administrators can lock this setting and prevent children from disabling it. This added layer of protection ensures a safer online environment for young users and minimizes exposure to inappropriate content in search results. Dig deeper.
The iPhone 15 Pro dummy units introduce new color options, but don’t impress
With only 11 days left until Apple’s iPhone 15 launch event, fake units of the upcoming models have appeared online. These mockups, recently shared by tech reviewer Sonny Dickson on X (formerly Twitter), show the iPhone 15 Pro in rumored colors: Space Black, Titan Grey, Blue, and Silver. However, there has been concern about the colors, which some describe as dull and almost indistinguishable.
The muted look is due to Apple’s new textured titanium design, which tries to reproduce vibrant tones compared to the previous stainless steel coating. Despite these concerns, potential buyers are advised to wait for the official release of the iPhone 15 before making a decision, as mock units are not always accurate representations. Dig deeper.
Get Apple Music for free on your iPhone and AirPods for 6 months
If you’re a music lover who can’t go a day without jamming to tunes through your headphones, you’re in luck. Apple is offering 6 months of free access to Apple Music, which has more than 100 million songs, to new subscribers who purchase eligible devices such as iPhone, AirPods, HomePods and Beats.
Owners of eligible devices do not need to make a new purchase. Unfortunately, some older models are not eligible. To grab this iPhone deal, sign in with your Apple ID, open the Apple Music app, and follow the onscreen instructions. If you use audio devices, connect them to your iPhone, then redeem the offer in the Apple Music app. Enjoy your free songs! Dig deeper.
ISRO’s Aditya-L1 mission aims at the Sun
After its historic soft landing at the Moon’s south pole, ISRO is gearing up for another ground-breaking mission: Aditya-L1, an observatory-class solar probe. Scheduled to launch on September 2 from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, this mission aims to unravel the mysteries of the Sun.
At the first Lagrange point (L1) at a distance of about 1.5 million kilometers from Earth, the spacecraft can see the Sun unhindered. It carries seven important payloads, including a coronagraph and magnetometer that study Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs), solar flares, coronal heating and solar wind acceleration, providing a deeper understanding of the Sun’s structure and energy. Dig deeper.
7,000 people are scammed by Native Americans
Indian-American Manoj Yadav faces charges of online fraud in connection with a massive tech support scam that victimized more than 7,000 people and defrauded them of a whopping $13 million. Yadav was arrested in New Jersey, USA and charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
The scheme involved tricking victims into thinking they were dealing with a legitimate tech support company affiliated with a major software company. The perpetrators claimed to offer software assistance and then charged victims exorbitant fees for unauthorized services. If convicted, Yadav could face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. Dig deeper.
