Danger on AirTags, the Google Maps widget and new major shortage – Tech’spresso – Frandroid

Did you not have time to follow the news yesterday? Here’s what stood out on Thursday, September 30: AirTags have a security flaw, Google Maps offers a new widget and new issues hit the distribution. To not miss any news, think about subscribe to the Frandroid newsletter.

A significant vulnerability for the Apple AirTag

Apple AirTag is the latest product invented by Apple to create a new range. Unfortunately, it seems that it is possible to easily embed a malicious link with the system managing the loss of the accessory.

Google Maps gets a real widget

To prepare for Android 12, Google is updating its Google Maps mapping application. The application wins an iOS-inspired widget which is quite handy.

Tech prices will inflate

Without really getting out of the previous shortage, the tech market is facing new problems. Electricity rationing in China should extend distribution in the coming weeks, and a sharp rise in the price of brass sheets should have a direct impact on the price of motherboards and graphics cards.

Buying a smartphone or a PC may be a hell of a hassle in a few weeks

Several regions of China impose rationing of electricity consumption. Consequence: Factories are idling and this can greatly affect your future purchases of tech products.
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