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Apple is keeping quiet on the iPhone 6, but numerous rumors are making their way through the web

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July 6, 2014

Apple6Jul 6: Apple"s iPhone 6 is rumored to be hitting the market sometime toward the fourth quarter of this year. With its upcoming iPhone model, Apple will once again try to beat its customers" expectations and at the same time add new customers by bringing a larger iPhone to market.

While Apple has chosen not to disclose anything about the iPhone 6, there are a lot of rumors and reports surrounding the product, detailing the supposed release date, specs, price, etc. Some of the latest ones are discussed below.

iPhone 6 release date: When in September?

September appears to be the most likely month for the launch of the iPhone 6. Previously, Deutsche Telekom, a German phone company, and a report from Tencent both predicted a Sept. 19 release date.

The new iPhone 6 will surely have a larger screen size than the previous models, and the name iPhone Air will supposedly be the name given to the bigger version, as a source informed China.com. Some expect that the company will first release the 4.7-inch variant of the iPhone 6, while the bigger 5.5-inch model will be available after a month later. However, another report from China.com predicted Sept. 25 as the release date for both new devices. China.com has predicted that 10 days before the release, Apple will unveil the devices and will get a rough estimate of the quantities that will be demanded.

Unique features expected in iPhone 6

Apple"s iPhone 6 is expected to feature a larger battery cell. According to Chinese source MyDrivers.com, the battery of the device will be between 1,700mAh and 2,000mAh. A 1,700mAh battery is most likely, as the iPhone 5S had a 1,570mAh battery, while the iPhone 5 was powered with a 1,440mAh battery.

One of the latest patents from Apple indicates that the company might be working on Lytro-like capabilities for the iPhone 6?s camera. Lytro technology allow the user to dynamically select (and re-select) a focal point at a later date. Earlier, Apple hinted that it would focus more on performance instead of adding megapixel count. According to Techradar, the patent “even makes reference to the Lytro camera as prior art but adds that certain adjustments can be made in the quality of picture.”

It is indicated by certain Chinese sources (via Apple Insider) that the rumored storage of 128 GB will be available only with the larger model of the iPhone 6, while the smaller will have a storage capacity of 64 GB. The company could also offer the iPhone with a smallest storage capacity of 32 GB and get rid of 16 GB devices altogether, as per a statement from Feng, a Chinese blog.

A KDB Daewoo Securities analyst who has been known for making accurate predictions on the features of upcoming Apple devices once again made predictions with regards to the specs of the iPhone 6. The analyst states that this year"s new devices from Apple will be powered with the next generation A8 processor, which has a 64-bit architecture. The devices could also come with 1 GB of RAM and the Touch ID fingerprint sensor. The device is expected to come with a strong battery to support larger screens.

Cost less than iPhone 5S?

Apple is expected to offer a 4.7-inch version with a price tag of $850 for the 32 GB model and $1,000 for the 64 GB model. Also there have been talks that the iPhone 6 could cost less in international markets than the iPhone 5s did at launch. A report from GSM Arena said, “The 32GB version is slated to cost CNY 5,300 ($850 / €625), while the 64GB version will be CNY 6,300 ($1010 / €740). That"s actually a drop in price as a 16GB iPhone 5s currently costs CNY 5,300 in China, while the 64GB model is CNY 6,900, so if the rumors pan out we can expect international prices to drop.”

Combination of iOS 8 and iPhone 6

The iPhone 6 will surely be based on the new OS. Apple unveiled iOS 8 at the Worldwide Developers" Conference (WWDC) on June 2. The company announced that it will publicly launch iOS 8 in the fall of 2014, although as usual, developers gained access to the beta version of the operating system that same day.

There are many new features to be made available with iOS 8, of which a few are mentioned below. The HealthKit API is the biggest addition. The app will be able to gather data from tracking apps and various third-party accessories. To make the API even better, the iPhone maker partnered with many brands like Nike and the Mayo Clinic.

Siri will also be updated in iOS8. Now there will be no need to press the home button, as the voice feature can be activated through the voice command “Hey, Siri,” which will be useful while driving. In addition, Siri will support SHAZAM, which will help in tracking music played nearby without a third party app. Also Siri will support 22 international languages. Another big update in iOS8 will be for the Touch ID fingerprint scanner, which is a big leap by Apple toward privacy protection.

Big screen ensure big success?

Compared to previous years, the news that Apple could come up with a large screen in the iPhone 6 has spiked interest levels from consumers. A study called “Change Wave” conducted by market analyst firm 451 Research found that 14% of the respondents are “very likely” to buy the upcoming iPhone 6, while 26% were “somewhat likely” to buy a new phone. The study took into consideration 4,000 respondents located largely in North America. In March, only 9% of the respondents were “very likely” in favor of the iPhone 5S. Another survey from the same firm found that 47% of the respondents would go for a 5-inch (or bigger) smartphone.

If the research results are anything to go by, Apple could surely expect some heavy demand for the bigger screen phone, which would help the iPhone maker narrow the gap with smartphone leader Samsung.

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March 7,2020

New Delhi, Mar 7: The Union government has issued a Global Invite for Expression of Interest for disinvestment in Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) from prospective bidders with a minimum net worth of $10 billion as of Saturday.

The EoI submissions can be made till May 2, whereas investor queries will be entertained till April 4.

Another condition pertains to a maximum of four members are permitted in a consortium, and the lead member must hold 40 per cent in proportion. Other members of the consortium must have a minimum $1 billion net worth.

The EOI allows changes in the consortium within 45 days, though the lead member cannot be changed.

The GoI proposes to disinvest its entire shareholding in BPCL comprising 1,14,91,83,592 equity shares held through the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, which constitutes 52.98 per cent of BPCL's equity share capital, along with the transfer of management control to the strategic buyer (except BPCL's equity shareholding of 61.65 per cent in Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) and management control thereon).

The shareholding of BPCL in NRL will be transferred to a Central Public Sector Enterprise operating in the oil and gas sector under the Ministry and accordingly is not a part of the proposed transaction.

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January 20,2020

Washington D.C., Jan 20: An American bride asked for money from her invitees so that they can be on the 'exclusive guest list'.

Weddings can be surely expensive. But is it feasible for one to charge the guests to make up for the expenses?

According to Fox News, that is exactly what happened in a recent American wedding. A 19-year-old shared on Reddit that her cousin was getting married on Sunday and announced that she would charge 50 dollars to those who wanted to attend her wedding.

"She said that they can Venmo her money so there won't be no [sic] problems and everyone who paid will be added onto the 'exclusive guest list' which basically means you won't have to wait in line while other guests pay," wrote the user named DaintySheep.

While she refused to pay for entry into her cousin's wedding the bride-to-be contacted the elders in the family which ended up in an embarrassing situation.

"She wanted to get the money she spent on her special day back. I told her I wouldn't be able to come because this was outrageous and that I wish her well on her special day. She contacted my aunt and my aunt called me cheap and rude. My parents offered to pay for my entry, but I refused," continued the disheartened girl.

While in almost every nook and cranny of the world gifting the bride-groom with money is a tradition, asking for money from friends and family to replenish the money spent on a wedding is can be said to be a rare scenario.

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February 21,2020

London, Feb 21: Scientists have discovered a new species of land snail, and have named it Craspedotropis Greta Thunberg in honour of the Swedish activist Greta Thunberg for her efforts to raise awareness about climate change.

According to the study, published in the Biodiversity Data Journal, the newly discovered species belongs to the so-called caenogastropods -- a group of land snails known to be sensitive to drought, temperature extremes, and forest degradation.

The scientists, including evolutionary ecologist Menno Schilthuizen from Naturalis Biodiversity Center in the Netherlands, said the snails were found very close to the research field station at Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre in Brunei.

They added that the snails were discovered at the foot of a steep hill-slope, next to a river bank, foraging at night on the green leaves of understorey plants.

The effort aided by amateur scientist J.P. Lim, who found the first individual of the snail said, "Naming this snail after Greta Thunberg is our way of acknowledging that her generation will be responsible for fixing problems that they did not create."

"And it's a promise that people from all generations will join her to help," Lim said.

The researchers said they approached Thunberg who said that she would be "delighted" to have this species named after her.

The study work including, fieldwork, morphological study, and classification of identified specimen was carried out in a field centre with basic equipment and no internet access, the scientists said.

According to the study, the work was done by untrained ‘citizen scientists’ guided by experts, on a 10-day taxon expedition.

"While we are aware that this way of working has its limitations in terms of the quality of the output (for example, we were unable to perform dissections or to do extensive literature searches), the benefits include rapid species discovery and on-site processing of materials," the researchers wrote in the study.

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