iOS 18.1 rolled out to users last month with a new security feature that can restart a user’s smartphone if it is not unlocked for three days, effectively securing the data on the device from thieves, according to security experts who tested the feature. A recent report revealed that iPhone units seized for forensic investigation were rebooting on their own, and it was later revealed that the ‘inactivity reboot’ functionality was added as part of the latest iOS update.

How Apple’s ‘Inactivity Reboot’ Works on an iPhone

Last week, security researcher Jiska Classen revealed that Apple had added a new feature called ‘Inactivity Reboot’ that would cause an unattended iPhone to reboot after a certain period. The researcher has now revealed that the feature is activated after three days, along with a demonstration of how it works.

In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), the researcher showed an iPhone 14 Pro model running on iOS 18.1, which rebooted when it was not unlocked within a 72-hour period. The security feature is designed to limit unauthorised access to a smartphone, when it is not in active use.

When an iPhone is rebooted, it enters a state called ‘Before First Unlock’ (BFU) — this is when the encryption keys used to protect user data are safely stored on the handset’s chipset, in a secure subsystem called the Secure Enclave.

It is much more difficult for someone to gain unauthorised access to the smartphone in the BFU state, compared to ‘After First Unlock’ (AFU), which as the name suggests, is when the phone has been unlocked, and biometric authentication (Face ID or Touch ID) is enabled.

However, the researcher warns that three days (in the AFU state) is enough time for law enforcement to get access to user data, especially when using professional tools or experts. However, it might prevent thieves from getting access to an iPhone using out-of-date tools.

Users can also enable Stolen Data Protection — a feature introduced with iOS 17.3 — that prompts the use of biometric authentication to change important settings on an iPhone. This feature is disabled by default, as it adds more friction to the process of modifying some settings, but users will reportedly be prompted to turn it on when setting up their iPhone with the upcoming iOS 18.2 update.

Microsoft Bing Chat and Bing Chat Enterprise support is rolling out to Google Chrome users. The feature, which was initially accessible only on the company’s Edge browser, has now been extended to Chrome for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Microsoft recently announced the rollout of Chrome support for Bing Chat via a blog post. It is said that the feature will also be expanded to other browsers on desktop and mobile soon. The tech giant was spotted testing the feature on Google’s browser last month.

According to Microsoft’s blog post, support for Bing Chat on Chrome for desktop computers. Chrome users can now access Bing Chat on Windows, macOS, and Linux as long as they have Chrome installed. With this new extension, Microsoft has made the feature accessible to more users — Chrome is said to have the highest browser market share.

In addition to this, the company has also extended support for Bing Chat Enterprise on Edge for smartphones and on the desktop version of Google Chrome. As per the blog post, users with Bing Chat Enterprise enabled can open Microsoft Edge on their smartphone and sign in with their work account to access the feature.​

Furthermore, the company has also introduced new Bing Search templates for specific topics by using generative AI content. It has been said that the new templates will prevent content duplication and help users find answers to their questions easily. Apart from these, the Bing Chat integration is now also available on SwiftKey enabling users to use the AI up to 30 times per day without signing in.

Last month, Microsoft was spotted testing support for the Bing AI chatbot to Chrome and Safari with a few limitations. At the time, Microsoft’s director of communications Caitlin Roulston had stated, “We are fighting access to Bing Chat in Safari and Chrome to select users as part of our testing on other browsers.” However, the official confirmation of the availability of Bing Chat on Apple’s Safari browser is yet to be announced by the company. 

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G is currently one of the hottest-selling models in the mid-range segment. The Fan Edition model from the South Korean brand brings a good balance of flagship-level features and specifications at an affordable price price tag. However, the competition is quite fierce in this segment. The Motorola Edge 50 Pro is also one of the best-selling models in this price segment. The latest Motorola device features a premium design language, a decent performance, impressive cameras, a vibrant display, and more. So, the question here is: which option is better to consider under the Rs. 35,000 price segment? In order to help you make a sound decision, we have decided to put both devices against each other. Here’s everything you need to know.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G: Price in India

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G price in India currently starts at Rs. 29,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage option after all the discounts and offers. The 8GB RAM and 256GB model are available for as little as Rs. 32,999 during the festive sale.

The Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G price in India starts at Rs. 31,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model, while the 12GB + 256GB model with 125W charger comes with a price tag of Rs. 35,999. However, during the festive sale, the phone is currently available for Rs. 29,999 for the base variant and Rs. 31,999 for the 256GB variant (excluding bank offer discounts).

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G: Design

The Galaxy S23 FE 5G also features a similar design language to that of the Galaxy S23 5G. You get an aluminium frame and glass back. The Galaxy S23 FE model offers Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection along with an IP68 rating. Moreover, the handset is available in Mint, Graphite, and Purple colour options. The Galaxy S23 FE 5G measures 158.0 x 76.5 x 8.2mm and weighs 209 grams.

The Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G comes loaded with a sleek design and a Vegan Leather finish at the rear panel. The handset surely has a distinct design language, thanks to the camera setup at the rear panel and the curved display at the front. The Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G is available in Luxe Lavender and Black Beauty colour options in the vegan leather finish, while the Moon Light comes with a pearl-like finish. The handset also features an IP68 rating. The Edge 50 Pro measures 161.23 x 72.4 x 8.19mm and weighs 186 grams.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G: Display

The Galaxy S23 FE 5G packs a 6.4-inch FHD+ Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED display. The device offers a resolution of 1080×2340 pixels and packs Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The device also features an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,450nits of peak brightness.

In terms of display, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G comes loaded with a 6.7-inch curved OLED display. The company has added a 6.7-inch screen that offers a 1.5K resolution. Moreover, the Pro model also comes equipped with a peak brightness of 2,000nits, 144Hz screen refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G: Performance and OS

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G is loaded with a Samsung Exynos 2200 chipset, which offers up to 2.8GHz of clock speed. It also comes equipped with a Samsung Xclipse 920 GPU. The handset comes loaded with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor. The handset packs up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM with 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. In terms of software, both the models run on Android 14, and the brand has promised three years of OS upgrades and four years of security updates. The Galaxy S23 FE is loaded with OneUI, while the Motorola Edge 50 Pro offers a close-to-stock experience.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G: Cameras

In terms of cameras, the Galaxy S23 FE 5G features a triple-camera setup on the rear panel. The device features a 50-megapixel primary sensor with OIS support, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with 123-degree FoV, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and OIS support. On the front, the device features a 10-megapixel shooter for selfies and video calling.

The Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G packs a triple-camera setup. The handset comes with a 50-megapixel primary sensor with OIS support, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide autofocus camera which also doubles as a macro sensor, and a 10-megapixel 3x telephoto lens that offers 50x hybrid zoom. There is a 50MP autofocus camera on the front.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G: Battery

The Galaxy S23 FE packs a slightly bigger 4,500mAh battery with 25W wired fast charging. The handset also supports Qi wireless charging and a wireless power share feature. The Motorola Edge 50 Pro features a 4,500mAh battery. The handset packs 125W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging support.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G: Conclusion

Both models are equipped with some interesting features and specifications in this price range. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G (Review) offers a premium and sleek design language, while the Motorola Edge 50 Pro (Review) is available with interesting Vegan leather and pearl-like finishes. Both the models offer good performance at this price segment, while the cameras also seem attractive. That said, if you are a Samsung fanboy, then you can definitely consider the Galaxy S23 FE at this price point. While, if you are looking for a sleek smartphone that delivers good performance and better fast charging speeds, then you can consider the Motorola Edge 50 Pro.

Motorola Edge 50 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE comparison

Key Specs
Display	6.70-inch	6.40-inch
Front Camera	50-megapixel	10-megapixel
Rear Camera	50-megapixel + 10-megapixel + 13-megapixel	50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 8-megapixel
RAM	8GB, 12GB	8GB
Storage	256GB	128GB, 256GB
Battery Capacity	4500mAh	4500mAh
OS	Android 14	Android 13
Processor	–	octa-core

Lenovo on Tuesday announced that it was refreshing its Legion series of gaming laptops in the country with the latest processors and graphics cards from Intel and Nvidia, respectively. The new Lenovo Legion 5i, Legion 7i, Legion Pro 5i, and Legion Pro 7i feature up to 14th Gen Intel Core i9 CPUs and up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPUs. These laptops run on Windows 11 out-of-the-box and can be charged from zero to 80 percent within 30 minutes, according to the company.

Lenovo Legion 5i, Legion 7i, Legion Pro 5i and Legion Pro 7i price in India

The price of the Lenovo Legion 5i starts at Rs. 1,29,990 in India, while the Legion Pro 5i begins at Rs. 1,57,990. Meanwhile, the base configurations of the Lenovo Legion 7i and the Legion Pro 7i will set you back by Rs. 1,77,990 and Rs. 3,24,990, respectively. The company will also allow buyers in select cities in the country to purchase a custom configuration for its refreshed Lenovo Legion models via its website.

Lenovo Legion 5i, Legion 7i, Legion Pro 5i and Legion Pro 7i specifications

All four models in Lenovo’s refreshed Legion gaming laptop lineup sport up to 16-inch PureSight displays with up to 240Hz variable refresh rate and up to 500 nits of peak brightness. They run on Windows 11 Pro and are equipped with up to 14th Gen Intel Core i9-14900HX CPUs and Lenovo’s dedicated LA1 AI chip, along with up to 32GB of RAM. The Lenovo Legion 5i and Legion 7i feature up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPUs, while the ‘Pro’ models are available with up to RTX 4090 GPUs.

You get up to 2TB of PCIe SSD storage on the new Lenovo Legion laptops. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.1, along with up to four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, an Ethernet port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The standard and pro models pack 80Whr and 100Whr batteries, respectively.

These laptops are equipped with a full-HD camera and two 2W speakers with Nahimic Audio and Dolby Atmos, They feature Lenovo’s TrueStrike gaming keyboard with RGB lighting for individual  keys. The Lenovo Legion 5i and Legion Pro 5i both weigh 2.5kg and measure 363.4×260.4×26.75mm, while the Legion 7i and the Legion Pro 7i measure 363.4×262.15×25.9mm and weigh 2.8kg, according to the company.

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