Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 05/26 – What Does A 3-Day Weekend Even Mean Anymore?
May 26, 2020
Discover the latest advancements in mobile technology with ARM's powerful new chips promising better performance for Android devices. Explore the potential rollout of end-to-end encryption for Google Messages and the return of jailbreaking tools for iPhones. Dive into the booming grocery delivery scene in India with JioMart's expansive launch. Delve into the evolving dynamics of remote work, including the rising trend of three-day weekends and its impact on work-life balance, all amidst the shifting landscape of salary structures.
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New ARM Chips
- ARM's new Cortex-A78 CPU and Mali-G78 GPU promise better performance and efficiency for Android phones.
- These designs will power flagship Android smartphones through 2021 and beyond, impacting brands like Snapdragon.
Encrypted RCS Messaging
- End-to-end encryption may be coming to RCS messaging in Google Messages.
- Both parties need a stable internet connection; SMS/MMS will be a fallback if the connection is poor.
iOS Jailbreak
- Unc0ver released a jailbreak tool for iOS versions 11 through 13.5, exploiting a zero-day kernel flaw.
- The tool is claimed to be stable and not affect Apple services, but full security assessment is pending.