The Album Archive service will disappear in July, four services to share your Netflix subscription, two Android apps put your personal data at risk, this is the recap of the week.
As Google prepares to close its Album Archives service, Apple is trying to obtain the reproduction rights of the apple and cybersecurity researchers spot two malicious applications in the Play Store. This week, we’re telling you about the thousands of new electric vehicles abandoned in China and we’re taking stock of the solutions available to you if you want to share your Netflix account despite the platform’s new measure.
Two applications to remove as soon as possible from your smartphone
Warning of the day, two applications available on the Play Store have been created by the hacker group DoNot in order to collect personal information and spy on their victims. The two malicious Android apps are called nSure and iKHfaa VPN and were discovered by cybersecurity researchers from Cyfirma. Do not delay in deleting them from your smartphone.
Read: Beware of these two Android apps, they transmit your personal information to hackers
Album Archive disappears from Google services
The Album Archive service is about to disappear and you will need to back up your photos by July 19, 2023 if you don’t want to lose them. Indeed, Google has warned users that the content present in Album Archive will soon be deleted. In order to save your snapshots, Google recommends the use of Google Takeout.
Read: Google closes Album Archive, here’s how to back up your photos
Many abandoned electric cars in China
If China has become one of the largest markets for electric mobility, it remains to be seen what this dazzling growth hides. Indeed, the youtube Serpenza has shared images of huge automobile cemeteries, where we discover thousands of new abandoned electric vehicles. According to him, the manufacturers would produce in mass to obtain subsidies, before leaving the cars to rot on vacant lots.
Read: Manufacturers let thousands of electric cars rot in China
Apple could become the only company to use an apple in its logo
The Cupertino company seems determined to obtain the intellectual property on the reproduction rights of the apple in order to protect its image. Something to worry the Les Fruits Suisses association and other fruit cooperatives, which could one day be forced to change their logo. Amazingly, Apple is not trying to protect the bitten apple, but the actual apple.
Read: Apple: soon, no one will be able to use the word “apple” without the brand’s agreement
Here’s how to counter Netflix’s end of account sharing
While Netflix’s new measure now deprives subscribers of account sharing, solutions exist to avoid seeing your monthly digital budget explode. Indeed, there are currently four subscription sharing platforms in France, namely Diivi, Sharit, Sharsub and Spliiit. Go to our dedicated news to understand how to share your account with other users and make great savings.
Read: Netflix: this site has found a solution to counter the end of sharing and it’s perfectly legal
Our tests of the week
Jeep Avenger: an attractive but perfectible car
With the Avenger, Jeep offers an atypical and attractive small car, with a very successful design. We are very well inside, provided we are at the front. Indeed, the rear seats are cramped. On the equipment side, there is automatic air conditioning, LED ambient lighting, heated seats or an induction charger and three USB sockets. It is the first electric Jeep and it is available from 39,000 euros.
Read: Jeep Avenger review: does the “Car of the Year 2023” really deserve its title?
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S12: good value for money
Despite the competition in this price range, the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S12 has serious arguments to stand out. Its suction is efficient, its station is compact and its design is pleasant. Be careful, it is a rather noisy robot and the application is not always easy to master. If the obstacles are well avoided, the robot is not the washing champion.
Read: Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S12 test: a price studied for a successful robot vacuum cleaner
Final Fantasy 16: an almost perfect game
From the writing of the scenario to the technical realization through the musical atmosphere, Final Fantasy 16 is an incredible game. We also love the art direction and gameplay options to adapt to different players. However, we regret the blurring of rotation, the total lack of strategy in the fights and the few uncomfortable scenes.
Read: Final Fantasy 16 test: a very big show
Xiaomi 13 Ultra: powerful but very expensive
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is an extremely powerful smartphone that will seduce you with its original and very chic design. The photo part is very successful and this high-end smartphone has an excellent screen and very fast charging. Unfortunately, it’s not a perfect product and that’s a shame, given its very high price. Autonomy is average, night photos leave something to be desired and the overcoat may not please everyone.
Read: Xiaomi 13 Ultra test: imperfections that are too expensive
