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We already know how many euros a triple folding costs. Huawei Mate XT Ultimate has opened the ban

February 18, 2025 by usatoday24

The folding phonesS They have been with us for a few years. Enough to begin to understand that, far from being a product with aspirations to approach the most mainstream consumer, they are increasingly a piece of niche collector. The folding “fold” type continue to touch the 2,000 euros and the new trend is not to reduce: it is to take them one step further. Huawei has been the first, and he has done it with his Huawei Mate XT Ultimate. The terminal was launched in China for about 2,500 euros to change. We already know the global price. It is far from that figure. An increasingly niche product The fold folding was not enough, the new trend is to add a new fold for the phone to incorporate an even larger panel. This is the case of Mate XT Ultimate, with a Total 10.2 -inch panel, 7.9 inches in double fold and 6.4 inches completely folded. A phone, three sizes. Buying a device with this peculiarity will be priced at 3,499 euros, thus becoming the most expensive folding phone of the moment. They are 1,500 euros more compared to Huawei Mate X6the last folding of Huawei. The company has not detailed what markets will arrive, but confirms that the global version will be 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. A niche price for a niche product and, although it may seem like a crazy idea, Huawei knows very well what he does. Huawei is an absolute leader in folding sales Not only in China, but worldwide. He has managed to dethrone Samsung, not to grow, and the launch of a triple folding seems to meet the needs of those consumers who seek to go one step further. Image | Huawei In Xataka | The long goodbye of Huawei in Spain: of strategic partner to Technology Non Grata

Cell phone resale soars in US after TikTok ban

January 23, 2025 by usatoday24

The possible definitive suspension of TikTok in the United States, promoted by Donald Trump’s administration, has generated an unexpected trend: the sale of cell phones with the application installed at exorbitant prices. Since last January 19, when the federal ban on the popular app was implemented, which It was removed hours latersocial networks have witnessed a growing market of devices that offer guaranteed access to TikTok, despite the restrictions. The ban on TikTok in the US responds to concerns related to national security and freedom of expression. The US government demands that ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, sell the app to a US company that it is not considered a “foreign adversary.” The Trump administration has granted a 3-month extension to evaluate the final implementation of the law, which keeps TikTok in legal and operational limbo. This uncertainty has led to unusual behavior among the app’s users. A message reading “Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now” is displayed from the TikTok app on a cell phone screen on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Andy Bao) The rise of cell phone resale with TikTok In recent weeks, reselling mobile devices with TikTok pre-installed has become a viral phenomenon. On platforms like Twitter and Facebook Marketplace, Sales of iPhones have been reported at disproportionate prices, justifying the cost with the presence of the installed app. A notable case is that of an Apple iPhone 15 Pro advertised for almost $5,000. Sellers emphasize that the device includes TikTok, making it a desired item for those who deleted the app before the ban or who want to maintain continued access to their accounts. This emerging market highlights the urgency of some users to return to the platform and the symbolic value that TikTok represents for millions of people. However, it has also generated criticism and debate about the rationality of paying exorbitant sums for a phone with an application installed. The impact of the possible definitive ban on this social network has not only generated frustration among users, but also an intense debate on the internet. While some criticize the US government’s measure as an attack on freedom of expression, others mock the desperation of those who are willing to pay thousands of dollars for a cell phone. On platforms like Twitter, memes and satirical comments abound. On the other hand, content creators and frequent TikTok users express their concern for the possible loss of a key tool for your work and social life. Many of them have begun to explore alternatives in other applications, such as Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, although without the same impact that TikTok offered. Many are taking advantage of the desperation that the TikTok issue has caused in some in the US. (Photo: Ashley Landis/AP) TikTok: more than a social network For millions of people, TikTok is not just an entertainment app. It is a space where they can express themselves freely, connect with global communities and access creative and educational content. The ban has highlighted how political decisions can directly affect users’ digital lives. According to experts, The suspension could also have significant economic repercussions. Many influencers and small businesses depend on TikTok to promote their products and services. Without this platform, they could face challenges in reaching their audiences and generating revenue. Donald Trump’s administration has been clear in its intention to ensure national security, arguing that TikTok could be used to collect sensitive data from American users. However, it has also shown a willingness to negotiate a solution that allows the continuity of the application under new conditions. The 3-month extension could be an opportunity for ByteDance to reach a deal with a US company or for the government to implement additional regulations. Meanwhile, users and content creators remain waiting for a final resolution. Keep reading: * Donald Trump would support Elon Musk owning TikTok: “If he wanted to buy it”* China urges US to ensure “fair business environment” for TikTok* Trump says he will “probably” give TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid a US ban.

Wisconsin man accused of setting fire to lawmaker’s office over TikTok ban

January 23, 2025 by usatoday24

MADISON, Wisconsin, USA — A Wisconsin man who allegedly told police he tried to set fire to a lawmaker’s office because he was upset with the federal ban on the social media platform TikTok was charged Wednesday with multiple counts, including one of arson. Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney filed a complaint against 19-year-old Caiden Stachowicz, charging him with felony arson, making terrorist threats, attempted robbery and criminal damage. property. If convicted of all charges, he would face a sentence of more than 50 years in prison. Stachowicz, a native of Menasha City, was scheduled to make his first court appearance Wednesday morning. Online court records indicated Judge Tricia Walker set cash bail for him at $500,000 and ordered him to have no contact with Republican U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman or his staff. He was also prohibited from possessing any dangerous weapons or materials to start a fire. Records showed Stachowicz appeared via video call from jail. His lawyer could not be contacted at this time. According to the complaint, a police officer responded to a fire outside Grothman’s office in Fond du Lac around 1 a.m. Sunday and saw Stachowicz standing near the site. The officer said that while he was working to put out the flames with his fire extinguisher, Stachowicz told him he started the fire because he doesn’t like Grothman. The officer handcuffed Stachowicz and took him to the police department. Firefighters and police quickly extinguished the fire, limiting the damage. During an interview at the police department, Stachowicz told the officer that he bought gasoline and matches to start a fire in Grothman’s office, according to the complaint. He said he tried to get into the office so he could start the fire inside, but he couldn’t break the window. He then poured the gasoline into an electrical box at the back of the building and around the front of the building, lit a match and watched it burn, the complaint adds. He noted that he wanted to burn the building because the US government was shutting down TikTok and Grothman voted “in favor” of banning the social network, according to the complaint. Grothman voted in favor of a bill in April last year that forced TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to sell its US operation by Sunday. Stachowicz said he believed the closure violated his constitutional rights. He added that he had participated in peaceful protests in the past, but no longer believes peace is an option, the complaint states. “Caiden said it was a government building and he wanted to cause a disruption and make a point by starting the fire in the building,” according to the complaint. “Caiden commented that he wished the entire building had burned down.” When asked if he expected people to be inside the building, he said no and that he didn’t want to hurt anyone, and he didn’t want to hurt Grothman either. TikTok went down in the US on Saturday afternoon, but the platform was back up and running hours later after then-President-elect Donald Trump said he would try to give ByteDance more time to find a buyer. Trump signed an executive order Monday after taking office instructing the U.S. attorney general not to implement the ban for 75 days. When asked to comment on the charges, Grothman spokeswoman Noelle Young responded by saying Grothman would call The Associated Press directly. However, the lawmaker had not contacted the AP as of Wednesday afternoon.

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