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The Z Fold 7 could have 'industry-first' technologiesIt's not clear what these upgrades could beThe foldable is expected to make its debut in JulyWe're ready and waiting for the grand unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, which is expected to happen sometime in July – and the anticipation levels just rose up a notch based on a new leak.According to the usually well-informed @UniverseIce, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is going to bring with it "industry-first technologies" that set the flagship foldable phone apart from the rest. "Samsung finally got serious," the tipster adds.Sadly, there are no other details given, so we're left to speculate on what this might mean – of which more in a moment. This does suggest the successor to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 might be a more significant upgrade than we were expecting.Presumably, Samsung isn't going to go crazy and attach something like a robotic arm or a holographic projector to the Galaxy Z Fold 7. It's more likely that the foldable will get a notable upgrade to one of its key components.What could 'industry-first' mean?Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 will bring some industry-first technologies, and Samsung finally got serious.June 8, 2025There are numerous key areas where the Galaxy Z Fold 7 could plausibly break new ground. The first is with the display: It may come with an 8.2-inch main display that's significantly larger than the one on its predecessor, and it may also be the first foldable to come with a bundled stylus.Then there are form factor and material upgrades that are possible. We've already heard that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 might have added titanium in its casing, for extra durability and lightness, while also being the thinnest Samsung foldable to date. Other rumors have pointed to improved dust resistance too.With foldables, the crease is always a concern. It may be that Samsung has found a way to make the crease almost invisible, while perhaps there are upgrades to the foldable hinges in terms of their durability and their longevity. New battery tech has also been rumored, but without any details attached.And don't forget the cameras. Leaks have suggested that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will set new standards for cameras on a foldable phone, and may even go up to 200MP for the primary camera. These would all be welcome upgrades, and we could see several of them together when the phone gets its grand unveiling.You might also likeA flood of Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 leaks have arrivedSamsung has just teased a Galaxy Z Fold 7 UltraThis may be our first real look at the Galaxy Z Fold 7

Apple is about to launch the AirTag 2 tracker, according to a new report It probably won’t appear at today’s WWDC 2025 show, thoughWe can expect a few new features, but not a design updateApple’s big WWDC event is set to kick off later today (check out our WWDC 2025 live blog for all the latest rumors), which means you might be wondering if Apple is likely to launch any new hardware. Well, one reputable source has shut down that idea, but that doesn’t mean we won’t get new Apple devices any time soon – in fact, the new AirTag 2 update could be just around the corner.That idea comes from Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, who has a strong track record for Apple leaks and rumors. In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says that the AirTag 2 is “nearly ready, having been prepared for launch over the past several months,” suggesting we won’t have long to wait until we see it.Unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to include the possibility of the AirTag 2 launching at WWDC. In the newsletter’s Q&A section, Gurman posted the question “Will Apple announce any new hardware at WWDC?” His answer is that “Apple has no hardware that’s ready to be released,” adding that “it doesn’t make much sense” to release a new AirTag at WWDC.That’s because Apple’s event is usually reserved for software updates (like iOS 26 and macOS 26) and new hardware categories, such as the Vision Pro. Given that the AirTag fits neither of those descriptions, it seems like an unlikely inclusion at WWDC. Still, with Gurman confident that it is nearing completion, we hopefully won’t have too long to wait until it’s out of the gate.AirTag 2 features(Image credit: Daniel Romero / Unsplash)With Apple’s AirTag 2 seemingly almost here, it’s worth recapping its rumored features. Right now, the AirTag can be used to keep track of your important devices, with Apple’s Find My app used to track each AirTag from your iPhone.According to the rumor mill, there are three main changes coming to AirTag 2. The first is the inclusion of Apple’s Ultra Wideband chip, which allows for three times the tracking range compared to the existing AirTag.As well as that, we could see integration with the Vision Pro, plus a more tamper-proof speaker. This last feature could help prevent AirTags being used for stalking – if its speaker can be tampered with and disabled, it’s easier for stalkers to hide an AirTag and use it to follow someone. With a tamper-proof design, that’s made much more difficult.The one thing we don’t expect for the AirTag 2 is a new look and feel, as Apple is expected to stick with the small circular design that it’s used ever since the first AirTag arrived. Still, with a few new features and an upcoming release date, this could still be a worthwhile upgrade if you’ve been thinking of investing in an AirTag or two.You might also likeApple WWDC 2025: dates, timings, and everything we're expecting from the big software showNew leak hints at Apple AirTag 2 release window – here’s what to expectAirTag 2 upgrade could bring significant improvements to Apple’s trackers

Sophos says it was tipped off to the existence of Sakura RATAn in-depth investigation uncovered more than a hundred backdoored GitHub projectsThey are all targeting wannabe hackers and game cheatersIt’s a ‘dog eat dog’ world out there, as Sophos’ security researchers uncovered a major hacking operation targeting - other hackers, with people cheating in computer games also targeted.In an in-depth analysis posted recently, Sophos said a customer asked if its platform protected against a piece of malware found on GitHub, called Sakura RAT. They were apparently interested in the open source project after media claims of “sophisticated anti-detection capabilities.”Sophos quickly realized that not only is Sakura RAT harmless to other people - it is only a risk to those compiling it and looking to distribute it to other people.Down the rabbit hole“In other words, Sakura RAT was backdoored,” Sophos explained.The RAT itself wasn’t that peculiar, either. Most of the code was copied from the popular AsyncRAT, and many of the forms inside were left empty, which means it wouldn’t even operate properly on the target device.But the RAT led the team “down a rabbit hole of obfuscation, convoluted infection chains, identifiers, and multiple backdoor variants.”Apparently, the person(s) behind the RAT - alias ischhfd83 - actually created more than a hundred backdoored malware variants, all designed to target newbie threat actors and people looking for game cheats.In total, Sophos found 141 repositories from the same threat actors, 133 being malwared in different ways. 111 contained Sakura.The majority (58%) were advertised as game cheats, 24% as malware projects, 7% as bots, 5% as crypto tools, and 6% as other miscellaneous tools.The campaign started in 2024, the researchers added, suggesting that it was targeting newbies because advanced threat actors would run such projects in a sandbox environment. Furthermore, they would analyze the project’s owner and the comments, and quickly realize most of the interaction is done by bots with almost identical names.The campaign wasn’t attributed to any particular threat actor, but it was stated that it was rather successful.You might also likeThis new phishing strategy utilizes GitHub comments to distribute malwareTake a look at our guide to the best authenticator appWe've rounded up the best password managers