iPhone X Using a USB-C Charger Sold IDR 1.2 Billion, How come?

Apple's 2017 cellphone, the iPhone X, sold for $86,001 or equivalent to IDR 1.2 billion in an auction on eBay.

Not without reason, the iPhone X turned out to have a USB-C port charger installed which is usually found on Android phones.

Quoted from GSM Arena, Saturday, November 13, 2021, the iPhone X with a USB-C port was successfully installed by a robotics student named Ken Pillonel.

The iPhone initially received 116 bids and eventually sold for IDR 1.2 billion.

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Based on information on eBay, the buyer is known to be from Zurich, Switzerland

According to Pillonel, the first step for USB-C to work was to make sure the electronics worked, then reverse engineer the Apple C94 connector and create a custom-built PCB with a USB-C port.

Once the schematic is complete, the port is plugged into the iPhone X phone which then works effortlessly.

Ken Pillonel said new owners of the iPhone X with USB-C should not reset, update, or wipe the device and use it as a daily driver.

New owners are also not allowed to tamper with the iPhone X's internals or the warranty will be void.***

Beware of the New Mode of Extortion via WhatsApp, the Police Criminal Investigation Department Asks People to Be Careful

The instant messaging application owned by Facebook is still the people's choice, of course, as a qualified means of communication.

However, even though it is supported by various features that make it easier for users. There are threats that can also be detrimental that are used by irresponsible people.

Recently, the Directorate of Cyber ​​Crime (Dittipidsiber) of the National Police's Criminal Investigation and Investigation Agency revealed a new mode of extortion via WhatsApp.

It was also conveyed through the official Instagram account @SiberPolri, his party revealed the chronology of the extortion mode. For this reason, people are expected to always be careful.

It is further explained, firstly, criminals will take over WhatsApp. One of the ways that criminals often use is to ask for a one-time password (OTP) that WhatsApp sends via SMS to its users.

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Later, WhatsApp will send this message if someone accesses your WhatsApp account on another phone. Then, if you find this suspicious situation, do not provide the 6-digit OTP.

Next second, after WhatsApp is taken over, WhatsApp will be used to chat, requesting obscene images. As quoted by Mind-People.com from the Tribrata News page.

In addition, thirdly, the images obtained will be used to threaten the victim with an account that has been taken over to distribute the image. Furthermore, from there they will ask for a ransom.

Even so, previously, Cybersecurity observer Alfons Tanujaya said to take over the hijacked account, you can reinstall WhatsApp and enter the cellphone number that we use.

“So even if someone takes over our WhatsApp account, we can reinstall WhatsApp, enter a number that we can retrieve. Because SMS came to our number,” said Alfons.

So if your account is taken over and criminals ask for indecent photos as ransom, please don't give it because they will eventually blackmail the victim.

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On the other hand, some time ago, Whatsapp has issued a new privacy policy, and Saturday, May 15, 2021 yesterday was the deadline for Whatsapp users to agree to the new policy.

In this case, several new things must be approved by the application user, such as a track record of transactions and payments made by the user through the application.

However, Whatsapp users are still free to choose to accept or reject the new policy.

However, there are 3 things that will happen if the user refuses the policy from Whatsapp. Starting from a restricted service, only able to call and receive notifications. And Whatsapp will not delete the account.***

Released in Indonesia, Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21+ prices and specifications revealed

Samsung is again driving the country's gadget market in early 2021.

This time the Korean brand launched the latest flagship smartphone through an event titled Galaxy Unpacked, Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21+.

This god-spec phone is offered with several variants of RAM capacity and internal memory.

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Like the Galaxy S21 which has a 6.2-inch Flat FHD + screen.

While the Galaxy S21 Plus has a size of 6.7 inches Flat FHD +. To support screen quality, both have adopted adaptive refresh rate technology from 48Hz-120 Hz.

Want one with a wider screen? There is the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra with a screen size of 6.8 inches and adopts an adaptive refresh rate of 10-120Hz.

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For internal memory, the S21 and S21+ use 8GB of RAM and 128GB and 256GB of internal storage. For his brother, there are 12GB+128GB, 12GB+256GB, and 16GB+512GB.***

So what about the camera owned by the latest Galaxy family in Indonesia?

Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21+ with Infinity O Display design which places a 10 MP front camera. While there are three lenses on the back of 12MP (ultrawide) + 12MP (wide angle) + 64MP (telephoto) with 30X Space Zoom.

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For the S21 Ultra, the main rear camera uses 108MP image quality, as well as 12MP ultrawide, 10MP for 10x telephoto and 10MP 3x telephoto camera.

For battery life, the phone, which is a competitor to the flagship smartphones of Xiomi and Realme, is equipped with a 4000 mAh battery for the S21 and S21+ variants.

While the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra uses a capacity battery.

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For color choices, the Samsung Galaxy S21 has four choices, namely Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gray and Phantom White.

While the S21+ has Phantom Silver, Phantom Black, and Phantom Violet. And for the S21 Ultra, it comes with three color choices, namely Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy and Phantom Brown.

So what about the price? Here's the price of the Samsung Galaxy S21 that just launched in Indonesia

Samsung Galaxy S21

- 8GB/128GB : IDR 12,999 million

- 8GB/256GB : IDR 13,999 million

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus

- 8GB/128GB : IDR 15,999 million

- 8 GB/256 GB : IDR 16.999 million

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

- 8GB/128GB : IDR 18,999 million

- 8GB/256GB : IDR 19,999 million

- 16GB/512GB: IDR 21.999 million