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Apple’s New Verification Tactic: iPhone 15 Boxes Now Feature UV Light Labels
In a recent announcement at the annual September 2023 event, Apple unveiled the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro series. While the phones themselves come packed with features, there’s another noteworthy addition that Apple has silently introduced to combat the rising issue of iPhone scams. This change comes in the form of a new verification system on the iPhone 15’s packaging.
In the past when you purchased a new iPhone, the outer packaging and the factory seal condition were the main indicators of its newness. However, some cunning sellers managed to deceitfully repackage used or refurbished iPhones, making it tricky for buyers to spot the difference between a genuinely new box and a resealed one.
Addressing this issue, Apple has innovated with its packaging for the iPhone 15 series. As pointed out by X (formerly known as Twitter) user MajinBuOfficial, these boxes now feature UV-light-sensitive QR-code labels located at the top and bottom. When a UV light is shone on the box’s back, it reveals a hologram, verifying the iPhone 15’s authenticity. Our team confirmed this on an iPhone 15 Pro Max box, and the results matched the claims.
If you’re in the market for a new iPhone, this UV light label provides an additional layer of assurance. Buyers are encouraged to use this method to confirm the genuineness of their purchase. Another essential step is to ensure that the warranty coverage starts from the purchase date. This can be done by entering the iPhone’s serial number on a specific page on Apple’s website. For a worry-free experience, it’s always recommended to make your purchase either from online or offline Apple Stores or from recognized resellers.
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Team Soul took the point table lead with 58 points after the first day of the BGIS 2024 Grand Finals. Global Esports closely followed, securing second place with 54 points thanks to a strong performance in the day’s final match. Team XSpark displayed consistent gameplay across six matches, tying for second with 54 points. FS Esports also did good, capturing fourth place with 46 points.
Venom and Team Insane secured the fifth and sixth positions with 44 and 37 points. Reckoning Gaming found themselves in seventh place with 36 points, just ahead of Team 8Bit who finished the day with 34 points. Team Aaru and Team Tamilas rounded out the top ten with 29 and 27 points. Both Carnival and MOGO ended the day with 21 points each.
BGIS 2024 Grand Finals Day 1 Overall Standings
| Rank | Team | Finish Points (FIN. PTS.) | Position Points (POS. PTS.) | Total Points (TOT. PTS.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IQOO SOUL | 39 | 19 | 58 |
| 2 | GLOBAL ESPORTS | 35 | 19 | 54 |
| 3 | TEAM XSPARK | 38 | 16 | 54 |
| 4 | FS ESPORTS | 22 | 24 | 46 |
| 5 | CHEMINXVENOM | 28 | 16 | 44 |
| 6 | TEAM INSANE | 22 | 15 | 37 |
| 7 | RECKONING ESPORTS | 19 | 17 | 36 |
| 8 | TEAM 8BIT | 23 | 11 | 34 |
| 9 | TEAM AARU | 26 | 5 | 31 |
| 10 | TEAM TAMILAS | 10 | 19 | 29 |
| 11 | RAVEN ESPORTS | 22 | 5 | 27 |
| 12 | CARNIVAL GAMING | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| 13 | MOGO ESPORTS | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| 14 | VASISTA ESPORTS | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| 15 | TEAM LIMRASPORTS | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| 16 | INFERNO SQUAD | 10 | 2 | 12 |
Short Overview of Day 1 Matches
Match 1 – Erangel
Venom Gaming dominated the Erangel map, scoring 21 points. Team members Venom and Fantom made significant contributions with four and three kills. Team Insane followed with 15 points, and Team Soul started the finals with 12 points. Both MOGO and Team Tamilas were knocked out early, failing to score.
Match 2 – Miramar
Technical issues prevented the display of results, but FS Esports, Carnival, and Team XSpark were noted as top performers. Team Soul, Venom, and Aaru Gaming struggled in this round.
Match 3 – Sanhok
Team Tamilas finally gets their first Chicken Dinner of the finals with a patient strategy that earned them 15 points. FS Esports continued their strong showing with 14 points and MOGO added 13 points to their tally. Team Aaru took an aggressive approach to secure 10 points, while Reckoning and Soul both managed seven points each.
Match 4 – Vikendi
Team Soul showcased their skills with a 25-point Chicken Dinner. Team members Nakul, Rony, and Spower eliminated seven, four, and four opponents respectively. FS Esports earned another 13 points and Global Esports added 11 points to their score.
Match 5 – Miramar
Team 8Bit made a significant comeback, winning the map with a 22-point Chicken Dinner. Venom and Team XSpark followed with 14 and 11 points. MOGO and Soul each secured six points, while Team Tamilas, Insane, and Team Aaru each managed five points.
Match 6 – Erangel
In a dramatic end to Day 1, Global Esports staged an impressive comeback to win with 25 points. NinjaBoi from Global Esports played very well, securing seven eliminations. Team Aaru, Raven, and Reckoning also performed well, scoring 13, 12, and 11 points respectively. Team Soul, despite a slower game, added seven points.
NinjaBoi from Global Esports became the MVP for BGIS 2024 Grand Finals Day 1.
You can watch the the BGIS 2024 Grand Finals Day 1 Match exclusive on Krafton India Esports YouTube channel.
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Recently, at the MWC 2024 event, which was held in Barcelona, Samsung’s VP, Hon Pak confirmed that the upcoming Galaxy Ring will not be supported by iPhones. Pak also said that their products are as good as the Apple ones.
There are also very good reasons to switch to Samsung’s ecosystem. Samsung is also working on making their devices compatible with other Android devices as well, not only with their own.
As we already know, Galaxy Ring comes in various sizes. Among them, the smallest one is powered with a battery of 14 mAh, and the largest one comes with a bigger battery of 21.5 mAh which will provide a battery backup of 5-9 days.
Until now, the launch of Galaxy Ring has not been revealed but some rumors suggested that it will launch in the Unpacked Event, which is going to be held in July along with Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.
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Is your iPhone or iPad eligible for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Update – Here is a list of eligible devices
Every year, Apple announces its new iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS versions in its WWDC (World Wide Developer Conference) which will held at Apple Park in June. This year, Apple will announce iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and MacOS 15. The developer Beta of iOS 18 will be available after the announcement at the WWDC event but if we talk about the stable version of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 update, then it will be available by September. In this post, we will tell you the list of iPhones and iPads that are eligible for the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 update.
Devices Eligible for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Update
First, let’s talk about the list of iPhones, that are eligible for the iOS 18 Update:
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Now, let’s talk about the list of iPads, that are eligible for the iPadOS 18 Update:
- iPad Pro: 2018 and later
- iPad Air: 2019 and later
- iPad mini: 2019 and later
- iPad: 2020 and later
iOS 18 brings new Generative AI support with Siri, design changes, and RCS message support in Apple’s iMessage. If you want to know more about the features of the iOS 18 update, then we have already created a dedicated post for that, do check that out.
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