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UGREEN Unveils Nexode RG 65W Charger For Middle East

The accessories and digital solutions company hopes to create an emotional connection with its cute robot companion.

Published

9 months ago

April 15, 2024

Nour Nasir

UGREEN

Charging technology experts UGREEN have unveiled their latest device, the Nexode RG 65W Charger. The multi-port charger offers the usual blend of features and ease of use but also — according to UGREEN — serves “as an enchanting robotic companion”.

In stark contrast to the usual boring designs of rival chargers, the Nexode RG has a whimsical and distinctive robot look, which aims to captivate users seeking a dose of cuteness on top of basic battery top up functionality.

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Christy Wang, Product Manager of UGREEN, explained, “[The designer Canyu Yang’s] vision was not just about functionality, but also about creating an emotional connection. He chose to infuse the charger with an artful, compact aesthetic, enhancing its warmth and charm. His personal love for music also found its way into the design, culminating in the delightful concept of a small robot charmingly adorned with headphones. This fusion of technology and artistry is what sets the product apart”.

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Aside from the robot aesthetic, the Nexode RG 65W offers cutting-edge GaNFast technology, delivering fast-charging capabilities that outperform traditional silicon-based chargers. Airpyra technology also helps significantly reduce the size of the device for easy portability, making it ideal for leisure or business trips. With two USB C and one USB A port, the Nexode charger is compatible with all modern smartphones, tablets, and laptops. The robot companion also offers impressive charging speeds, with an iPhone 15 Pro battery reaching 60% and a MacBook Air M2 reaching 51% in just 30 minutes.

The UGREEN Nexode RG 65W Charger is now available for purchase on UGREEN’s website as well as Amazon AE, and will be available on Noon AE at the start of May.

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Truecaller For iPhone Gets Real-Time Caller ID And Auto Spam Blocking

The latest update integrates with Apple’s Live Caller ID Lookup framework, launched with iOS 18 last year.

Published

3 hours ago

January 23, 2025

Nour Nasir

Truecaller

Truecaller has rolled out a major update for iPhone users, introducing API support that brings real-time caller identification and automatic spam blocking. The upgrade aims to bring the iOS version of the app closer to its Android counterpart, which has long offered these advanced call-screening features.

The latest update integrates with Apple’s Live Caller ID Lookup framework, launched with iOS 18 last year. The technology allows third-party apps to cross-check incoming calls against a database of known spam numbers in real-time. Importantly, the process employs “homomorphic encryption,” ensuring user privacy by masking the caller’s number, concealing the client’s IP address, and using anonymous authentication.

With this update, Truecaller has also introduced global automatic spam call blocking for iPhones. However, the real-time caller ID feature is being released gradually and is available only to Truecaller Premium subscribers on iPhones running iOS 18.2 or later. Free users will still have access to ad-supported features, such as manual number searches and caller identification for verified businesses.

How To Enable The New Features

To activate the new features, follow these steps:

Update the Truecaller app to version 14.0 or newer via the App Store.
Go to Settings > Apps > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification on your iPhone.
Turn on all Truecaller toggles, then restart the app.

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While these features are new to iOS, Truecaller has hinted at this update for months. Following Apple’s iOS 18 update and the introduction of its Live Caller ID API last September, Truecaller Co-founder Alan Mamedi shared his excitement on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “Truecaller finally works on iPhone”.

The global rollout of spam call blocking is already live, but users may need to wait for gradual access to the live caller ID feature.