Microsoft to stop support for Windows 7 on January 14th

The day has come. Microsoft will finally stop support for millions of computers that are still running Windows 7 on Tuesday, January 14. The end of support means these machines will no longer receive software updates that could prevent viruses or malware.

"While you could continue to use your PC running Windows 7, without continued software and security updates, it will be at greater risk for viruses and malware," Microsoft says on its website. "In addition, Microsoft customer service will no longer be available to provide Windows 7 technical support."

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Robert Downey Jr. on his future as Iron Man: 'The war for me is over'

RDJ hangs up his suit as Iron Man and he now talks and lives with animals in his latest film, Dolittle (Image courtesy of Universal)

If you were holding out hope for Robert Downey Jr. to take on his now-iconic role as Iron Man, we're sorry to say, but he doesn't seem to be up for that anymore. In an interview with Parade, the actor said, "The war for me is over." Downey is focusing on the release of his new film Dolittle and looking for new roles. He added, "I personally have alighted to greener pastures." One of his latest projects is hosting a YouTube Originals learning series called The Age of A.I. 

And while the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has introduced the idea of time travel and the multiverse, Downey told Extra in a separate interview that you never know what's going to happen, but he's done. "I hung up my guns and I'm good to let it go. I also think Marvel is on this journey now and they're trying a bunch of other stuff, and I'm excited for them to see how all that goes. It's hard to project." Some of the upcoming MCU titles include Black Widow, The Eternals, and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. There are also the TV shows coming to Disney+ like The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and WandaVision.

Apple offers a replacement program for defective Smart Battery Cases

Apple has launched a worldwide replacement program for its Smart Battery Cases built for the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. The affected cases might be experiencing issues like not charging or only charging intermittently when plugged into power or that these cases don't charge the attached iPhone or charges the handsets intermittently. 

The Smart Battery Cases affected were manufactured between January and October 2019. Apple said the problem isn't a safety issue. You can head to an Apple Store or an authorized service provider to get your unit checked, and those eligible will get replacements for free. But the program will not extend the standard warranty coverage of the Smart Battery Case.

New leaked photos confirm Samsung will call its next flagship the Galaxy S20

It looks like Samsung really will be skipping numbers and name its next flagship the Galaxy S20 after all. XDA Developers got their hands on real-world shots of the Galaxy S20 Plus 5G variant. And on the phone's startup screen we see the new name. 

We also get a glimpse of what the phone is going to look like. There's a center punch-hole on the display similar to the Galaxy Note 10, with less curving on the sides. XDA Developers' source says the Galaxy S20 Plus feels flat in hand. On the back, we see the rectangular camera array similar to what we've seen in the recently launched Galaxy A51, Galaxy A71, Galaxy S10 Lite, and Galaxy Note 10 Lite. The rumoured Galaxy S20 Plus is expected to get a regular wide lens, an ultra-wide sensor, a portrait lens, and a new macro sensor. Samsung will be introducing the Galaxy S20 devices at its Unpacked event happening on February 11th.