Techmeme Ride Home Mon. 05/05 – Why Clone A Messaging App?
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May 5, 2025 A Telegram clone used by government officials has been hacked, raising security concerns over modified messaging apps. Apple is shaking up its iPhone release strategy, considering slimmer and foldable designs. Tether is developing AI to streamline crypto payments, but legislation remains uncertain. Deepfake technology faces backlash after a notorious website is shut down, igniting discussions on ethics. Meanwhile, Cursor’s AI toolkit boosts coder productivity, spotlighting the shifting global landscape of AI talent.
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Risks of Modified Encrypted Apps
- TeleMessage's modified encrypted messaging apps introduce a silent third party for message archiving.
- This approach compromises end-to-end encryption between the app and stored archives, leading to security risks.
Apple’s New iPhone Release Strategy
- Apple plans two iPhone 18 Pro models in fall 2026 and a thinner iPhone and foldable model, delaying standard iPhone 18 to spring 2027.
- This staggered release aims to boost upgrades and ease manufacturing but requires trade-offs in features and battery life.
Tether’s Open-Source AI Vision
- Tether is developing an open-source AI runtime integrating crypto payments without a central point of failure.
- This aims to enable a decentralized peer-to-peer network of billions of AI agents.