Zoom will pay USD 85 million to users over misleading encryption claims

Zoom has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit against the company for misleading users about offering end-to-end encryption. The company will pay USD 85 million or around USD 15 or USD 25 each for Zoom users in the US. The amount depends on whether the user has a free or paid subscription between March 30, 2016, and July 30, 2021. Zoom was accused of lying about its encryption description on its site and in a security white paper. The company was also accused of providing user data to Facebook and Google without users' permission.

The suit was filed at the US District Court for the Northern District of California. Zoom also agreed to over a dozen changes to its practices, "designed to meet security, bolster privacy disclosures, and safeguard consumer data." A hearing on the plaintiffs' motion for preliminary approval of the settlement is scheduled for October 21, 2021.

Source: MacRumors

Apple will reportedly bring 'Buy now, pay later' program to Canada

Apple and Affirm Holdings Inc.'s PayBright will reportedly bring its "Buy now, pay later" program to Canada. According to a message sent to Apple retail employees in the region, the companies plan to offer this initiative this month at Apple's online and physical retail stores in the country. The company will let iPhone, Mac, and iPad buyers pay for their purchases over 12 or 24 months. The program won't include Apple products like the Apple Watch and AirPods. Apple will also supposedly offer the program interest-free for a limited time after the launch.

The monthly payment system will also support down payments via trade-ins of existing devices, and Apple care will also be supported. 

Source: Bloomberg

Logitech Zone True Wireless Earbuds is certified by Zoom, Microsoft, and Google

Source: Logitech

As a sign of the times, Logitech has just launched some new wireless and wired earbuds for business professionals. The pair we want to focus on is the new Zone True Wireless Earbuds. According to the company, these are the first buds to be certified for use on three major video conferencing platforms: Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams. These TWS earbuds also support Bluetooth and Logitech's wireless USB receiver, allowing you to switch between smartphones and your computer easily.

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This is an Android alternative to Apple's MagSafe

realme, a Chinese smartphone brand owned by BBK Electronics (the conglomerate that also owns brands like OPPO and OnePlus), has just introduced its take on Apple MagSafe. The company has just launched MagDart, a magnetic wireless charging system ready to take on Apple's offering. MagDart leaps ahead by offering 50W magnetic charging, leveraging Realme's 65W SuperDart charging tech and an air-cooling system for maximum performance.

According to the company, the charging speed here should be comparable to its 50W SuperDart wired charger. The realme Flash concept phone armed with a 4,500mAh battery can charge the phone from zero to 100% in under an hour.

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