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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Tiny receipt detail exposes major Facebook Marketplace warning for Aussies: 'Be cautious'
Australians are being urged not to believe everything they see when browsing on Facebook Marketplace. While the online store where you can buy, swap, and sell virtually anything can be a great place to pick up a bargain, it's also a breeding ground for scammers. An Aussie in Victoria recently experienced this when they saw someone selling what they claimed was an iPhone 16 Pro. They inquired about the device and the seller sent over a receipt to prove it was legit and came from an Apple store in Queensland. While the proof of purchase appeared to have all the right information, there were a few tiny issues. ATO warning as ChatGPT's new tool sparks concerns over 'new era' of tax evasion Mortgage warning over July RBA interest rate cut Centrelink age pension alert for Aussies travelling overseas The bits at the top that detailed where the iPhone allegedly came from were all correct. It was apparently purchased for $2,849 back in November and had serial numbers and IMEI numbers included. But if you had a look at the GST, that's when the first eyebrows started to rise. The RRP for the 1TB phone was $2,521.50, and yet the purchaser reportedly paid $327.80 in goods and services tax. GST is usually only 10 per cent, so it should have only been $252.15 added onto the bill. But the biggest red flag was slightly lower when the receipt said "Paid Visa commonwealth banking". Obviously, it should read Commonwealth Bank, however most Apple receipts will just list the payment type (ie. cash or with a Visa or Mastercard and blank out your card that this iPhone was going to be a dud, the person in Geelong posted a photo on social media to ask others if they thought they should buy it. It was a resounding no. "Don't buy an iPhone off Marketplace! Especially if they tell you it's sealed or they provide a receipt! 9/10 [times] it is a fake. I bought a 15 Pro Max for $900, all the serials matched and the phone was in pristine condition and it was even sealed like you'd buy like new and it turned out to be a dummy. Be cautious," said one individual. "Looks fake, it is missing the ABN on the receipt. I've checked my receipt from last year and the terminal ID is in full, not with the xxx in the middle and it also has a transaction ID that this is missing," added another. Someone even went as far as checking the IMEI number, which is a unique identifier for every phone, and found it was registered to a person in Ireland. AI platforms like ChatGPT are able to produce stunningly accurate receipts within seconds. Concerns were raised earlier this year that it would soon become a huge headache for the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), as it could be inundated with fake tax deductions. But a spokesperson told Yahoo Finance it had systems in place to prevent these fakes from getting approved. "The ATO is aware of the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) to produce fraudulent documents," they said. "There have been recent examples of fraudulent documents submitted by taxpayers during the audit process." The ATO said if things look a little fishy on your tax return, it had the ability to request information from your bank to make sure you paid for an item. Meta has observed scams happening to both buyers and sellers and said you needed to have your wits about you. "Scams come in different forms, so it's important to know what scams are, and how to recognise them when buying and selling on Marketplace," it said. Meta urged people to always use trusted payment services, ask to see valuable items in person before sending payment, always check your account to confirm payments, and never pay for an item in advance. It outlined some of the biggest scams that happen during the payment process: Buyers sending you screenshots of payments, requesting that you send them the item(s) because they've already paid. You should never trust screenshots of payments as confirmation Buyers claiming they've accidentally overpaid you and requests that you refund them the overpayment Buyers offering to pay more than the asking price, and pretending to overpay for the item(s) Scammers may say the overpayment is for third-party movers to deliver the item(s), which can be a sign of a scam Buyers requesting refunds without actually paying. Avoid giving refunds before checking your account to confirm payment Payment requests asking you to pay with a gift card The company also warned to be wary of sending over personal or account information, and to double-check deals that seem "too good to be true". If something is significantly underpriced compared to market value, it could be scammers trying to hook you pour accéder à votre portefeuille
India Today
10 hours ago
- India Today
Apple secretly working on a more affordable MacBook with iPhone chip, launch likely by 2026
We might soon get a MacBook with an iPhone chip. If reports are to be believed, Apple is currently working on a new addition to its MacBook lineup: a more affordable model powered by the iPhone's A-series silicon instead of its traditional M-series chips. According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the company is planning to begin mass production of its new, budget-friendly MacBook by late 2025 or early his latest post on X, Kuo reveals that the affordable MacBook would use the A18 Pro chip — the same chip powering the iPhone 16 Pro series. It is also expected to feature a 13-inch display and could be offered in multiple casing colours, including silver, blue, pink, and yellow. 'Expected to enter mass production in late 4Q25 or early 1Q26, with an approximately 13-inch display and powered by the A18 Pro processor. Potential casing colours include silver, blue, pink, and yellow,' he writes in his post on X (formerly Twitter).Kuo also estimates that Apple will ship between 5–7 million units of the new MacBook with the A18 Pro chip in 2026. In 2025, MacBook sales are estimated to reach around 20 million units. 'Apple aims to return total MacBook shipments to the COVID-19 peak of around 25 million units in 2026 (vs. an estimated 20 million units in 2025).'More affordable than the MacBook Airadvertisement Currently, Apple's entry-level notebook PC is the MacBook Air, priced at Rs 99,900. However, the rumoured MacBook with an A-series chip is expected to fall below that price point, although Kuo's report does not specify how much cheaper it will be.A18 Pro chip in the iPhone 16 ProMeanwhile, Apple has not yet hinted at the possibility of an affordable MacBook or Mac with the A18 Pro chip. However, it's possible the company is aiming to introduce a new foldable MacBook — similar to A-series chip iPads — to reach a more budget-friendly market segment. This would also mark the first time a MacBook features an A-series chip rather than the Mac-specific M-series, which debuted with the M1 in 2020 and now powers all current said, the A18 Pro chip is no slouch. Apple introduced the A18 Pro last year with the iPhone 16 Pro series. The company called this chip 'the brains behind Apple Intelligence,' highlighting its significantly improved CPU and GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, and up to 2x faster ray-tracing capabilities compared to the A17 Pro highlights that the A18 Pro's Neural Engine, in particular, is designed to accelerate on-device machine learning tasks, making it well-suited to Apple's increasing focus on AI-driven features. So, with the A18 Pro chip in a Mac, we could see an affordable MacBook that also offers access to Apple Intelligence features.- Ends
Mint
13 hours ago
- Mint
Why Apple logo might move down on iPhone 17 Pro to accommodate new camera layout
Apple is reportedly planning a subtle yet significant design change with its upcoming iPhone 17 Pro, as the iconic Apple logo is expected to be repositioned on the rear of the device. The adjustment comes amid broader structural redesigns, particularly around the rear camera module and MagSafe system. According to known tipster Majin Bu, the logo on the iPhone 17 Pro will no longer occupy its traditional central position. Instead, it will likely be shifted further down, centred in the lower half of the device's rear glass panel. This change appears to have been triggered by a redesigned rear camera module, which moves away from the square layout seen in recent iPhones to a more horizontal, bar-like configuration. The broader footprint of the camera module has reportedly necessitated moving the logo lower to maintain visual balance. Historically, the Apple logo has shifted over the years alongside other hardware changes. Early iPhones placed the logo in the upper half of the back panel, a location that ensured high visibility while in use. As iPhones became larger and introduced enhanced cameras and displays, the logo gradually migrated toward the centre. With the iPhone 16 Pro and recent models, it settled directly in the middle of the device's rear. However, if recent leaks are accurate, the iPhone 17 Pro might mark the first time the logo appears in the bottom half of the device. While the change may go unnoticed by some users, it poses new considerations for accessory makers. The tipster notes that the repositioning also ties in with adjustments to the MagSafe charging system. Apple is reportedly moving the MagSafe magnets further down to accommodate the new camera design, which in turn affects the alignment of accessories and cases. Third-party case manufacturers are said to be treading cautiously. Without confirmed specifications, some have reportedly delayed finalising their iPhone 17 Pro designs to avoid mismatched cutouts and alignment issues, especially given the importance of logo-centred MagSafe compatibility. This logo repositioning is expected to be exclusive to the iPhone 17 Pro models. The standard iPhone 17 and the anticipated iPhone 17 Air are not believed to feature the same rear design alterations and will likely retain the logo's current placement. Apple has yet to confirm any of these design details, but with production timelines tightening, accessory makers and industry watchers will be monitoring developments closely.
The Verge
13 hours ago
- The Verge
A MacBook with an iPhone chip.
A MacBook with an iPhone chip. That's what Apple is working on next, at least according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The more affordable MacBook would use the same A18 Pro chip found in the iPhone 16 Pro series, and pack a 13-inch display and colorful finishes like silver, blue, pink, and yellow.
Hindustan Times
16 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
iPhone 17 launch nearing: 4 upgrades I want Apple to deliver
The iPhone 17 series is just a few months away, with the launch expected in September. So far, there have been a multitude of leaks, including ones revolving around alleged renders and dummies of various models, including the vanilla iPhone 17, the iPhone 17 Air, and the iPhone 17 Pro models. There have also been leaks about the chipsets, the cameras, and more. iPhone 17 is expected to launch in September.(Majin Bu) Having said that, here are the top few upgrades I want Apple to deliver with the iPhone 17, things which I feel would make it a much more complete experience compared to the iPhone 16, which, while a reliable experience, certainly misses out on hardware that should have been offered at the price point for which the phone retails. Here are the details. The iPhone 16 shipped with a 6.1-inch display at 60Hz. Yes, it is an OLED panel, but in 2025, a 60Hz panel is just not justified. Luckily, there have been leaks that suggest the vanilla iPhone 17 model could get support for 120Hz and also get a much larger display, coming in at 6.3 inches, which would make it similar to the iPhone 16 Pro and perhaps the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro as well. People want bigger displays these days, so this could be a great move for them. Apple, please continue to offer punchy colourways With the iPhone 15 series, we saw that they really went the pastel way. All colourways were very muted and did not stand out. Luckily, the iPhone 16 turned this around and introduced various colourways, like the new pink, Ultramarine and the teal, and more. So, with the iPhone 17, I hope Apple continues to offer these vibrant colourways as they do give it a lot of personality. Recently, tipster Majin Bu reported that Apple might be confused between a shade of purple and green. From the looks of it, this could continue, which is certainly good news for people who like brightly coloured phones. A better ultrawide With the iPhone 16, you get a 12-megapixel ultrawide shooter. And while it does the job, it is certainly not as sharp and detailed as what you get on the iPhone 16 Pro, which comes with a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens. Considering it's going to be a generation newer, the iPhone 17 should definitely feature the same 48-megapixel ultrawide that Apple debuted with the iPhone 16 Pro. And while we are at it, the same should also apply because Apple uses the ultrawide lens for macros; having more resolution to play with would also help get sharper macro photos as well, especially when you zoom into them. It is high time that Apple brought ProRAW to the vanilla models Apple has notably been skipping ProRAW support from its vanilla models ever since the iPhone 12 Pro series. The iPhone 12 Pro models got it, the iPhone 13 Pro models got it, and this continued until the iPhone 16 Pro models. All of the vanilla models launched during this time notably skipped support for shooting Apple ProRAW images. While the hardware is certainly capable, and many phones have shared chipsets, this mostly seems like a play to separate the feature sets in order to prevent cannibalising sales of the Pro models. So, I want Apple to bring ProRAW support to the vanilla models as well, so that people buying these vanilla models can also take advantage of the sheer amount of data that Apple lets you capture with ProRAW, especially in RAW Max mode.
