The main thing about technology for the week: the Russian app store for Android, "SBPey" and not only
Miscellaneous / / April 22, 2022
The most important events from the world of gadgets, science and technology that you should not miss.
Russian mobile operators warned of upcoming communication problems
The reserves of telecom operators to ensure the operability of the infrastructure will be enough for four to six months. Thus, the risk of accidents and disruption of network stability may increase as early as July-August. This is evidenced by the new data of the RSPP Commission on Communications and IT, which includes representatives of MTS, MegaFon, VimpelCom and other companies.
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Russian mobile operators may refuse unlimited tariffs
Next came the news that the Ministry of Digital Transformation recommended that mobile operators abandon unlimited tariffs and reduce the included Internet traffic in package offers.
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In Russia will launch a domestic application store for Android
Vladimir Zykov, Project Director of ANO Digital Platforms, said that on May 9, a domestic application store for Android, NashStore, should be launched in Russia.
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Xiaomi showed the new "killer Kindle" Paper Book Pro II
Xiaomi has announced a new reader with the long name Duokan Electronic Paper Book Pro II. She received a large E-ink screen, a 4-core processor and up to 6 weeks of autonomy.
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GPD Win Max 2 unveiled - new pocket laptop for work and play
The Chinese company GPD spoke about its new computer Win Max 2. This is an ultra-portable Windows laptop, which, compared to the first version, has become much more modern and attractive.
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Gmail is spreading a virus under the guise of regular documents
Attackers have found a new way to deliver malware to computers: using email and formats that users usually open without fear. This was announced in a blog post by Diana Lopera, a leading cybersecurity specialist from Trustwave.
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Instead of Google Pay: Russian banks will introduce "SBPey"
From April 1, Russian banks will be required to use the SBPey application based on the Bank of Russia Fast Payment System. It currently only supports QR code payments, but the ability to use the NFC contactless payment application is already being developed.
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WhatsApp received reworked voice messages
WhatsApp has announced a number of changes to voice messaging that will make using the service more convenient (and more similar to Telegram). There will be six innovations in total.
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Microsoft launches Smartphone Link, an updated app to connect Windows and Android
Microsoft is renaming its Your Phone app to Phone Link and redesigning it to match Windows 11. At the same time, some features have been improved.
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Fraudsters on the Web began to impersonate the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation
MalwareBytes, a cybersecurity company, has announced a new scam in which attackers send emails in Russian on behalf of the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation.
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