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Samsung has set a date for when we will return to paying “normal” for the memory of our PCs

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Samsung has recognizedbluntly, that memory chip shortage Not only will it not subside in the short term, but it will worsen. It did so in its second quarter earnings conference, after its semiconductor division multiplied by more than 250 times its profits compared to 2025, a figure that alone explains why its shares skyrocketed as soon as this news became known. Jaejune Kim, executive vice president of Samsung’s memory business, was blunt to analysts: the supply shortage will worsen next year and continue into the next. No nuances or ambiguous deadlines: this company manufactures a good part of the memory chips that our computers, mobile phones and servers use, and assumes that this problem has no immediate solution. However, between the lines Samsung has also dropped a clue about when prices will begin to behave more normally. This is what users are interested in knowing: when will we stop pay outrageous prices by a simple expansion of the RAM of our PC or by an SSD unit, and if we will ever return to the prices before the crisis. The countdown to normality Samsung has explained that its long-term supply agreements, signed with the five largest data center companies in the world, will have a minimum duration of five years and will cover between 60% and 70% of its total capacity. There is the first relevant clue: if these contracts start now and extend for five years, the capacity not committed by them (which could be used to supply the consumer market and relieve pressure on memory and storage for PCs) will not begin to be released in a significant way until after that period. In this scenario, 2029 is emerging as the year in which supply could finally get closer to real demand. Just because prices normalize does not mean they will plummet to pre-crisis levels. It won’t be before. Kim has advanced that a relevant increase in supply cannot be expected in either 2026 or 2027, and that 2028 will continue to be marked by imbalance, so any hint of sustained reduction in memory prices will have to wait until the new factories (the ones Samsung, SK hynix and Micron are building right now) go into full production and until the contracts signed this year reach their natural expiration. However, we should temper our expectations: just because prices normalize does not mean that they will plummet to pre-crisis levels. And a good part of the manufacturing capacity will continue to be occupied by the high bandwidth memory (HBM) required by the artificial intelligence (IA), which will perpetuate structurally higher demand than just three years ago. What is likely is that when manufacturing capacity manages to match demand, prices will drop to a lower level than the current one, yes, but without even reaching the figures that we considered normal before this memory crisis broke out. Image | Samsung More information | Reuters In Xataka | Samsung is going to put its DRAM factories at full power with a clear objective: that Apple does not go with the Chinese

date, time, best places to see it and advice to protect your eyes and your mobile camera

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We are going to tell you everything you need to know about the total solar eclipse that will be in Spain next August, the first of these characteristics that we have in more than a century. And get ready, because this will only be the first of the total solar eclipses visible in Spain in the next three years. Let’s start blabla Date, time and why this time it is “against the clock” The total solar eclipse will take place next Wednesday, August 12, 2026. It will take place at sunset, and this is a fact that will determine the experience, because it will be quite a time trial. Globally, the phenomenon will start at 5:34 p.m. (Spanish peninsular time) in the Bering Sea, and will end at 9:58 p.m. in the Atlantic. It will last 264 minutes, although in Spain we will see it in its last phasesalmost with the Sun touching the horizon. These are the approximate schedules on the peninsula: Start of the partial phase: around 7:30 p.m. Whole: between 8:27 p.m. and 8:33 p.m., depending on where you are. End of partial phase: around 21:20-21:22. To give an example, in A Coruña the eclipse begins at 7:31 p.m., its maximum is at 8:28 p.m., and ends at 9:22 p.m., with a totality 76 seconds and the Sun only 12 degrees above the horizon. This is a first key, which is going to be something very quick. And the other key is that Spain is at the end of the totality zonemeaning that the total eclipse will be when the sun is very low. This will make vision difficult if you live in mountainous areas, and you will need to be in a place with the clear horizon to the west. Mountains, buildings, or even a row of trees could prevent you from seeing the eclipse properly. The positive part is that, being in August, the chances of clear skies are higher in much of the country. At least if we compare it with other times of the year, although it will always depend on the weather during that specific day. How to know if you are going to see the total or partial eclipse All Spaniards will see something of the eclipse, but not all of us will see the same thing. The totality strip of the eclipse does not cover the entire countryso depending on where you live or where you go to see it you will see one thing or another. This strip of totality, which is what the area where the total eclipse will be seen is called, crosses the country from west to east, from A Coruña to Palmapassing through capitals such as Oviedo, León, Burgos, Vitoria, Logroño, Zaragoza, Teruel, Castellón, València and the Balearic Islands. Outside that band, that strip, in cities like Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Seville, Malaga or Murcia the eclipse will be partial. This does not make it not a spectacle, but it is not as impressive as total eclipses. At Xataka we have done this definitive map of the eclipse. In it you will be able to see the strip of totality, as well as the peninsular area through which it will pass. you also have the official eclipse map in which you can also find information, although all of it is also on the map that we have made. How to protect your eyes from the eclipse It is very important protect your eyes properly If you are going to look at the sun during the eclipse if you don’t want to finish with sore eyes or with any serious eye injury. The most important thing is to search approved glasses who have the registration EN ISO 12312-2:2015. In addition, if you buy in the European Union, the CE marking must also be visible. Come on, don’t buy glasses from the first person who tells you they are for the eclipse. It is important to look at the approval to know that they will protect you correctly. If it has approval everything will be fine, but if in doubt, buying them from planetariums, astronomical associations or scientific entities will guarantee that they are reliable. It is also vital make sure they are not broken or damaged. Make sure the filter is not scratched, loose or bent, and also that some areas are not lighter than others. If there is any sign of deterioration in the area that covers the eyes, it is best not to risk it and look for other glasses. And not, sunglasses don’t workthe glasses that you use the rest of the year to protect your eyes from solar radiation do not protect you from the direct radiation that occurs under the conditions of an eclipse. Sunglasses only meet their own safety criteria for protect us from scattered lightbut not to look directly at the king star. In fact, they don’t block as much UV radiation as eclipse glasses, but enough so that you don’t have to squint, which exposes you to more, making wearing them even more dangerous. Here, remember that it doesn’t matter if 99% of the sun is coveredEven if only 1% of the sun is visible, you must use approved glasses. That certain darkness that occurs during the event does not protect you, but rather makes you more vulnerable. Therefore, I repeat, Always check that your glasses are well approved to enjoy the eclipse safely. How to protect your cell phone if you are going to take photos Of course, many of us will want to take photos of the eclipse. But in a situation as complex as this phenomenon, doing so can also put our device at risk. Of course, let’s start from the basis that we shouldn’t do itmost experts recommend don’t do it neither with a mobile phone nor with a professional camera. Beyond the fact that it is recommended enjoy the event in first person Instead of distracting you by taking photos, a solar eclipse can … Read more

How to watch Spain – Argentina: date and time of the 2026 World Cup final, and where you can watch it on any device

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Let’s explain to you How and where you can watch Spain’s match against Argentina. This is the grand final of the 2026 World Cup, in which our team has the option of getting the second star, the second World Cup in its history. But in front of them they will have an Argentina with Messi in a state of grace. Let’s make the article simple. First we are going to tell you the date and time to which this match is played. And then, we will tell you what your options are to be able to watch it from any device. Date and time of Spain – Argentina Spain’s match against Argentina will take place tomorrow, Sunday, July 19. Both teams will face each other at the New York New Jersey Stadium, a field where the New York Giants and the New York Jets of the NFL American football usually play. The grand final will be played at 9:00 p.m. in Spanish peninsular time8pm in the Canary Islands. And with this match we will know which of the two teams finally takes the world cup home. Where to watch Spain – Argentina As we have explained to you when we told you where you can watch the 2026 World Cupas it is a match for the Spanish National Team, you will be able watch it for free live through La1. This will allow you to see it both on DTT and on mobile phones or browsers through RTVE Play. Obviously, the party It will also be issued in the payment options that you could have to watch all the World Cup matches. It will be broadcast on DAZN and you will be able to watch it on any device if you have it contracted. You can also see it on the DAZN Mundial channel, available on both Movistar Plus and Orange TV. In Xataka Basics | Apps for football results: the best 14 applications to receive notifications and see match statistics

Europe has an expiration date for traditional air conditioners and is already considering alternatives: air without refrigerants

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While half of Europe fights the heat with a fan and air conditioning, in France, some businesses They have experienced real avalanches of buyers desperate to get their hands on a device before it runs out, according to they collect in Wired. Turning on these devices in half of Europe is precisely the type of situation that the European Union prefers to avoid for reasons of security. energy efficiency and consumption. However, a group of scientists and companies were already working on air conditioners that completely dispense with refrigerant gases. The first prototypes are already leaving the laboratory to be tested in real buildings. Air conditioners without refrigerants. Several research teams, most based in Europe, have developed cooling systems based on materials that change temperature by subjecting them to an external force (whether pressure, electric current or magnetic fields), instead of resorting to the traditional cycle of compression and expansion of gases. This technology is known as solid-state cooling and, according to the researchers themselves, it could completely change the way we cool our homes. Why does it matter? Conventional air conditioning works basically the same as it did a century ago, that is, a refrigerant gas circulates between a liquid and gaseous state to extract heat from a room and expel it outside. The problem is that many of these gases are extremely polluting. Fluorinated gases, the most common, can have a warming potential thousands of times greater than CO2 if they escape into the atmosphere, which is why the European Union approved in 2024 a regulation to progressively eliminate them. “In the next few years, air conditioners and heat pumps that use these gases will not even be able to be sold here,” explained to Wired Fabian Voswinkel, energy efficiency analyst at the International Energy Agency (IEA). The alternatives are not perfect either, as propane is highly flammable and ammonia is toxic. In detail. One of the most advanced projects is led by Paul Motzki, a professor at Saarland University in Germany, at the head of an EU-funded consortium working with a nickel-titanium alloy. According to they collect In the middle, by stretching and releasing this metal, it recovers its original shape by absorbing heat from the environment, a phenomenon known as the elastocaloric effect. Just like account Motzki told Wired, the system could cool rooms by between 5 and 10 degrees and do so more efficiently than current equipment. The team, which collaborates with the Irish company Exergyn, is already testing a prototype in the laboratory and hopes to install it in new buildings in the coming years. If confirmed, Motzki himself describes it as a technology that “could represent a disruption, even a paradigm shift,” due to how different it is from current systems. It is not the only path that is being explored. And just as stand out In the middle, the New York company Mimic Systems tests a heat pump based on semiconductors that moves heat using electric current, with a prototype installed in a Vancouver apartment. The German firm Magnotherm, a startup that was born from the Technical University of Darmstadt, uses magnetic fields and will test its system this year in a German supermarket chain before making the leap to domestic air conditioning. And in the United Kingdom, Barocal, born from the University of Cambridge itself, is experimenting with flexible plastic crystals that release heat when compressed and decompressed. In this case, the startup has recently raised $10 million in an initial round of financing, as highlighted in TechCrunch. Between the lines. None of this is yet ready for the mass market. Lindsay Rasmussen, who works with startups like Mimic Systems and Magnotherm at climate accelerator Third Derivative, recognize that these technologies are “promising, but unproven on a large scale.” Its takeoff, he adds, will depend on whether large air conditioning manufacturers (giants like Daikin or Samsung, which already closely monitor this type of advance) decide to adopt them and produce them in volume. unbearable heat. All this happens because Europe it’s warming up faster than any other continent, and countries with traditionally mild summers are beginning to suffer increasingly intense heat waves. A study by Nicole Miranda, a researcher at the University of Oxford, point because countries such as the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway or Finland could soon experience much more demand for cooling than in any other country if global warming reaches 2 degrees compared to the pre-industrial era. Still, just about 20% of European households has air conditioning (4% in the case of the United Kingdom), very far from 90% in the United States, according to IEA data. Miranda herself warns that the solution is not to buy inefficient portable devices en masse, but to offer “efficient, equitable and intelligent” refrigeration. And now what. Both Miranda and Voswinkel defend what they call a “hierarchy of cooling”, that is, first preventing buildings from overheating through trees, shade, reflective materials or natural ventilation, and only then resorting to active air conditioning, prioritizing spaces such as schools, hospitals or residences. As an example of this planning, Voswinkel cites the case of pariswhich expanded its district heating network to also distribute cold water from the Seine River through underground pipes and thus cool public buildings, ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games. Cover image | Dmitrii E. and Antonio Vallejo In Xataka | Carlos Llull, air conditioning technician: “Leaving the air conditioning on all night can cost around one euro in electricity”

How to watch Spain – France: date and time of the World Cup semi-final match, and where you can watch it on any device

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Let’s explain to you How and where you can watch Spain’s match against France. This is the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup, a match of the highest level that could well be worthy of the final, in which two of the great candidates for the title face each other. Let’s make the article simple. First we are going to tell you the date and time to which this match is played. And then, we will tell you what your options are to be able to watch it from any device. Date and time of Spain – France Spain’s match against France will take place today, Tuesday, July 14. Both teams will face each other at the AT&T Stadium in the state of Texas, which during the tournament is being called Dallas Stadium. This semi-final will be played at 9:00 p.m. in Spanish peninsular time8pm in the Canary Islands. There can only be one left, and the winner will face the team that wins England – Argentina in the grand final tomorrow. Where to watch Spain – France As we have explained to you when we told you where you can watch the 2026 World Cupas it is a match for the Spanish National Team, you will be able watch it for free live through La1. This will allow you to see it both on DTT and on mobile phones or browsers through RTVE Play. Obviously, the party It will also be issued in the payment options that you could have to watch all the World Cup matches. It will be broadcast on DAZN and you will be able to watch it on any device if you have it contracted. You can also see it on the DAZN Mundial channel, available on both Movistar Plus and Orange TV. In Xataka Basics | Apps for football results: the best 14 applications to receive notifications and see match statistics

How to watch Spain – Portugal: date and time of the World Cup round of 16 match, and where you can watch it on any device

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Let’s explain to you How and where you can watch Spain’s match against Portugal. This is the round of 16 of the knockout round of the 2026 World Cup, an excellent Iberian duel from which only one will be able to advance to the quarterfinals. Let’s make the article simple. First we are going to tell you the date and time to which this match is played. And then, we will tell you what your options are to be able to watch it from any device. Date and time of Spain – Portugal Spain’s match against Portugal will take place this Monday, July 6 at the Dallas Stadium in Texas. It is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. in Spanish peninsular time8pm in the Canary Islands. Where to watch Spain – Portugal As we have explained to you when we told you where you can watch the 2026 World Cupsince it is a match for the Spanish National Team, you will be able watch it for free live through La1. This will allow you to see it both on DTT and on mobile phones or browsers through RTVE Play. Obviously, the party It will also be issued in the payment options that you could have to watch all the World Cup matches. It will be broadcast on DAZN and you will be able to watch it on any device if you have it contracted. You can also see it on the DAZN Mundial channel, available on both Movistar Plus and Orange TV. In Xataka Basics | Apps for football results: the best 14 applications to receive notifications and see match statistics

Sony has just set a date for the end of video games in physical format. At the same time it announces the closure of digital stores

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The main players in the video game industry have been looking for years to find out how to migrate from physical Blu-Ray to digital format and they already have the answer: Sony has just set the date for the death of the physical format in video games. In a brief releasethe Japanese company has announced that January 2028 will be the turning point and that all the games that come out later for its consoles will arrive only in digital format. Curiously, at the same time that they dropped that bomb, the Japanese they threw another: the closure of the PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita. Definitely not the best news to start July if you are a video game lover (and you like to own what you pay for). We go in parts because it has chicha. The end of physical games on PlayStation consoles “As consumer preferences and the broader entertainment industry continue to shift from physical to digital discs, production of physical game discs for all new games released on PlayStation consoles will be discontinued beginning in January 2028. After this date, new games will be available on the PlayStation Store and at retailers in digital formats only.” Thus begins the statement from a company that continues to claim that this is a “natural direction” to adapt to consumer trends. They argue that “the overall preference for digital media significantly outweighs physical discs” and comment that they are doing gamers a favor because this decision will “allow us to align more closely with how the majority of our community prefers to access and play games today.” This news comes just a few days after we learned that a generational game like ‘GTA VI’ will not have a physical edition (at least at launch) and follows the trend of Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo that, in recent years, have invested heavily in the move to digital. There are consoles without a reader, a PS5 Pro whose reader was sold separately or a Nintendo that has launched Game Key Cards. It is undeniable that the convenience of the digital format was winning the battle. Recent estimates have put this on the table in major markets such as the United States, but the physical format has something that the digital format cannot offer: belonging. Because digital games (except those from stores like GOG) do not belong to whoever pays for them. They are user licenses, which means that today we can pay 80 euros for one, but if tomorrow whoever decides that that license is no longer valid, they can delete it. Even if you had it installed on the machine (tell that to ‘The Crew’ users). Some physical games were also paperweights that required an additional download, but the only way to own a video game was to buy a physical version that came complete on disk. With this movement, Sony gives an important blow to the possession of the product for which you have paid, but it completely destroys the second hand that is so important to access that cultural product called a video game. Sony won the PS4 generation with, among other things, that argument: the loan of video games and the free circulation of discs. And not that long ago. Because Sony announcing that it will stop “printing” discs is just that, a brutal blow to video games in physical format. Sony, along with Panasonic, was the main manufacturer of Blu-Ray discs, the one with the production chain and to which the rest of the companies have to send their games to capture them on the disc. And in the statement the company does not say: “we are going to stop manufacturing discs of our games”, but rather the “production of physical discs that will end in January 2028 for new games released on PlayStation consoles”, in general. In development…

the best Reno to date leaves the mid-range, also in price

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OPPO has just announced its new range of Reno mobiles and we have already tested the most complete of this duo. Although traditionally the Reno series was framed in the mid-range, this OPPO Reno16 Pro wants to put its foot in the high range with very balanced features and a corresponding price. Let’s see how it performed in our tests. ✅Buy it yes You appreciate that the design is compact and manageable. You want the battery to not be a headache. You like taking photos, especially selfies. You like OPPO’s software, ColorOS16. ❌Don’t buy it if You want a mobile phone with the most cutting-edge specifications. You are looking for something with the best quality-price ratio. You are very demanding in the photographic section. You prefer cleaner software. OPPO Reno16 Pro, Xataka’s opinion and note I admit that the OPPO Reno16 Pro has surprised me for the better. Between the fact that the Reno series is more of a mid-range and that when I took it out of the box I saw that it was compact and with a youthful design, my feeling is that I was looking at a mobile phone that I couldn’t demand a great camera or crazy performance from. After several days of use, the OPPO Reno16 Pro has proven to be a very balanced smartphone. It is true that it does not have the best processor nor are its cameras the most advanced, but In practice he has kept my mouth shut; The performance is smooth and the cameras are very versatile. If we also add excellent autonomy and details such as the 144Hz screen, they elevate the experience to a more than decent high-end. The biggest drawback (and what also points to the high range) is its price. For the first time in the Reno series, OPPO has exceeded 1,000 euros (1,099, to be exact), entering a prohibitive terrain for many users, especially the young people to whom it is supposedly aimed. 8.4 Design 8.5 Screen 8.5 Performance 7.5 Camera 8.0 Software 8.5 Battery 9.5 in favor Two days of autonomy. Thank you Quality, compact and manageable design The main sensor offers good results against The price is too high The screen looks great, but a little more brightness would have been nice The angle and telephoto are weak at night Our experience with the OPPO Reno 16 Pro Compact design with a detail that stands out. It is one of the things that I have most appreciated when using the OPPO Reno16 Pro, especially considering that I come from a iPhone 17 Pro Max. On an aesthetic level, it has a fairly classic appearance, with the metal frame and both sides covered in glass, but it has a detail that makes it stand out: the back cover is decorated with a drawing of a planet that has a three-dimensional effect that seems to be coming out of the glass. It is a more youthful and striking design, but if you prefer something more sober and elegant there is a black version with a completely smooth back. Clear and fluid screen. The visual experience with the OPPO Reno16 Pro is very good. We have a 6.32-inch AMOLED screen that gives us sharp and contrasted images, but also the 144Hz refresh rate makes everything move fast and fluid; If you like playing with your mobile, you will appreciate it. Of course, when using it outdoors with a lot of sun I have missed an extra bit of brightness. On the screen we also have an ultrasonic fingerprint reader that is very fine, although if you want to unlock the phone without hands you can also configure facial recognition. Plenty of performance for everyday use. Although it does not have the most powerful processor (it is a Mediatek 8550 Super), the OPPO Reno16 Pro performs perfectly in common day-to-day tasks. We are talking about a mid-range chip, but it is more than enough to navigate, use maps, take photos and check social networks without noticing any lag or problems managing multitasking. As for the temperature, I have not noticed that it gets particularly hot, although when taking photos outdoors, between the screen being on and it being horribly hot, you want something not to get hot. Up to two days without going through the plug. When I saw that the design was more compact I automatically thought that autonomy would not be its strong point, I couldn’t be more wrong. We have a 6,000 mAh battery silicon-carbonwhich allows for greater energy density. During my tests it allowed me to charge the phone every day and a half and even two days if I used it less intensively. Not bad. The OPPO Bubble is one of the most curious accessories I have tried on a mobile phone A versatile camera with a very original accessory. The camera system is quite versatile and gives very good results in favorable conditions. At night the weaknesses are noticeable, especially with the angle and telephoto since they are not as bright as the main sensor. But the most striking thing is not the camera itself, but the accessory it comes with. It is called OPPO Bubble and it is a small round magnetic screen that we can “stick” to the back of the mobile. This allows us to take selfies taking advantage of the quality of the rear camera, but it also serves as a viewfinder/wireless shutter release. It’s not something that will change your life, but if you like taking photos it’s a lot of fun. The main sensor gives us a great level of detail that is maintained when zoomed in On the other hand, with the telephoto lens we have a less bright lens that tends to capture slightly blurred photos if the light is lower or there is some movement (the same thing happens with the wide angle lens) Selfie with front camera (left) vs selfie with rear camera using the OPPO Bubble (right). The rear … Read more

Google puts a death date on the Android we knew. The developers are clear that your phone is about to stop being yours

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In August of last year, Google announced one of the most controversial maneuvers from the history of Android: completely changing the DNA of your operating system. This means that, in the future, any app you want to install on your Android device, wherever it comes from, must be signed by a verified developer. Now we know the implications of this a little better and there is a group that is not happy: app developers. In short. With the objective, according to Google, of strengthening the security of ecosystems and in full trial against Epic for the antitrust case which led Android to open up to third-party stores, the company announced a series of measures to make its system and users safer. In essence, there are critics pointing out that what they really want is more control, but basically what Google is going to start asking for is that developers identify themselves if they want their app to be downloaded. We are not talking about an ID to publish in the Play Store, but in any Android store. According to the company, they will begin by verifying the installations from the following stores: Google (Google Play) Honor (HONOR App Market) OPlus (OPPO App Market) Samsung (Galaxy Store) Transsión (Palm Store) Vivo (V-Appstore) Xiaomi (GetApps) The justification of malware. Google defends the decision in order to strengthen the security of ecosystems and “prevent malicious actors from hiding behind anonymity to launch harmful applications.” In fact, when they took the measure they pointed out that they have detected 50 times more malware in apps downloaded outside the Play Store than in their store. According to the company, it is the beginning of a deployment that will be an industry-wide effort, but will contribute to creating a safer ecosystem. And, if the question is how they will do it, developers will have access to a new ‘Android Developer Console’ that will be mandatory and in which they will have to provide legal name, address, email and telephone number. Additionally, organizations will need a corporate website and a DUNS number (like a business ID). Very sensitive data, but which Google promises not to show to anyone but themselves. As if leaks of this kind of thing didn’t exist, wow… The airport metaphor. In the message from a year ago, Google compared this measure to airport procedures in which travelers renounce rights in order to gain security. “Think of this as an identity check at the airport, which confirms a traveler’s identity, but separates it from the security screening of the bags,” Google commented. “We will confirm who the developer is, but we will not review the content of their application or where it came from,” they said. Calendar. That said, the wheel keeps turning for Google and in the post blog of developers have better detailed the calendar: June 2026– A new developer authentication service will be installed on most Android devices. July 2026– The Developer ID Status API will be launched globally, as well as an account type designed for students and hobbyists to share their apps with up to 20 devices without a country-issued ID, coming in early access. August 2026– July early access will be consolidated, but they will also launch an “advanced flow” system for installing apps from unverified developers that will include security checkpoints to resist coercive scams. They assure that it is the method so that advanced users continue to be able to download apps from unverified developers. September 30, 2026: the big stuff begins. App registration will be required for participating stores in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand. Unregistered apps can be downloaded with Android Debug Bridge or advanced flow. 2027: After receiving feedback from everyone and the first tests in those countries mentioned, they will expand the program worldwide. Worry. How it will affect us users remains to be seen. Google comments that the majority of developers in the Play Store are already verified and more than 99% of their apps have been registered. Those who distribute outside of Google Play can register from the android developer console and the students have this access to prepare (in case you are interested). On Reddit, developers have shown concern due to the need to show a national identification, arguing that Google is not an airport or an official institution, but reactions have also been seen positive arguing that anything that involves preventing coercive scam apps (an important group of apps that Google wants to eliminate with these practices) is fine. The head of Android himself already commented in August of last year that It is a fundamental feature for Androidwhich is not going away and they simply want to protect users from malicious developers, not limit user options. The problem is that it is not so clear what is going to happen with all those apps that are distributed via APK, which do not have to be malware or piracy and that, certain users who have chosen Android, did so precisely when the system was opened. and reaction. As points out my colleague Iván in Xataka Móvilthe developers have not sat idly by. Despite Google’s pro-security arguments, they see this move as something that simply wants to give them more control over the system and its developers. That is why campaigns such as ‘Keep Android Open’ have emerged, bringing together signatories from around twenty countries, including heavyweights such as EFF, the Free Software Foundation, the Tor Project, Proton, KDE, LineageOS and Nextcloud. The argument is the following: “You, the consumer, bought your Android device trusting Google’s promise: an open computing platform on which you could run any software you wanted. However, starting in September 2026, Google will implement, without your consent, an update to its operating system that will permanently block this right and leave you at the mercy of Google’s discretion about which software you are allowed to trust. In Xataka | “The biggest mistake of all time”: Bill Gates let slip 400 billion when Microsoft didn’t … Read more

Amazon sells off this iPhone with the best price we have seen to date: it costs 504 euros

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Except the iPhone AirApple’s current generation mobile phones have changed very little in price since their respective launches. On the other hand, we do usually find those from the previous generation on sale, and quite frequently. The best one we can find right now has fallen into the iPhone 16ea mobile phone that, although it is true that it is not the most recent, is perfect for making the leap into the Apple ecosystem. Its price on Amazon is 504 euros. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A new minimum price With Amazon’s new offer, we are talking about a new historical minimum price. He iPhone 16e It will not be Apple’s most complete mobile because it has certain shortcomings, but it is quite attractive. Starting with its design, we are talking about a compact mobile with 6.1 inch screenthe smallest of all considering that, except for the iPhone 17eApple mobile phones are starting from 6.3 inches. It is also a mobile phone that offers good power thanks to the A18 chipthe same one that integrates the iPhone 16. This chip, in addition to offering good performance, adds compatibility with Apple Intelligence. And your software will also be updated for many years. On the other hand, it is worth mentioning that its battery offers one of the best autonomy that we have seen in iPhone with this size, reaching the day without any problem with very demanding use. ⚡ IN SUMMARY: iPhone 16e offer today ✅ THE BEST Yesu format and power: We are talking about a small mobile phone, but also powerful. Your battery: whether you use it a lot or little, the battery will last you at least a day without any problem. ❌ THE WORST los 128 GB… They remain very tight today. With wireless charging, but… no MagSafe support. To use these accessories it is necessary to have a compatible case. 💡 BUY IT IF… You are looking for the first iPhone, especially if you don’t want to spend too much money and are looking to prioritize the battery. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… You are going to take a lot of photographs and you do not have cloud services, since 128 GB is enough for what it gives, which is not much. You may also be interested ESR Case for iPhone 17e/ iPhone 16e, MagSafe Compatible, Military Grade Shockproof Protection, Magnetic Case for iPhone 17e/ iPhone 16e, Classic Hybrid Case (HaloLock), Transparent The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Spigen Glas.tR EZ Fit Screen Protector for iPhone 17e, iPhone 16e, iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, 2 Units, High Definition, 9H Hardness The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Ricardo AguilarApple In Xataka | Best iPhones. Which one to buy in 2026 and recommended models based on budget, tastes and quality-price In Xataka | After testing them, Xataka experts agree: these are the best mobile phones of 2026

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