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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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July 11,2020

Citing the current dismal aviation scenario, Air India is terminating the services of trainee cabin crew and cabin crew by withdrawing the offer of employment of those who were under training.

As per sources, the new crew and trainee pilots might reduce contracts from five years to one year. Sources said Air India is terminating 1,200 crew and employees who are more than 55-yr-old including 190 trainee pilots.

In a letter reviewed by IANS, Air India has informed an applicant who had been selected as cabin crew in August 2019 subject to successful completion of training.

"On behalf of Air India we would like to thank you for the interest shown by you in joining our organization. However, in view of the current aviation scenario, it would not be possible for Air India to impart any further training to you for engaging your services," the company said.

"In view of the above reasons, which are beyond the control of the company, it has been decided to discontinue your training arrangements and dispense with the offer of engagement with immediate effect. The bank guarantee furnished by you at the time of joining is returned herewith," Air India told the cabin crew.

"Once again on behalf of Air India we thank you for your cooperation and trust that you will appreciate the circumstances under which we are constrained to discontinue the training arrangements," the carrier said.

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January 7,2020

Washington, Jan 7: Facebook will ban deepfake videos ahead of the US elections but the new policy will still allow heavily edited clips so long as they are parody or satire, the social media giant said Tuesday.

Deepfake videos are hyper-realistic doctored clips made using artificial intelligence or programs that have been designed to accurately fake real human movements.

In a blog published following a Washington Post report, Facebook said it would begin removing clips that were edited--beyond for clarity and quality--in ways that "aren't apparent to an average person" and could mislead people.

Clips would be removed if they were "the product of artificial intelligence or machine learning that merges, replaces or superimposes content onto a video, making it appear to be authentic," the statement from Facebook vice-president Monika Bickert said.

However, the statement added: "This policy does not extend to content that is parody or satire, or video that has been edited solely to omit or change the order of words."

US media noted the new guidelines would not cover videos such as the 2019 viral clip -- which was not a deepfake -- of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that appeared to show her slurring her words.

Facebook also gave no indication on the number of people assigned to identify and take down the offending videos, but said videos failing to meet its usual guidelines would be removed, and those flagged clips would be reviewed by teams of third-party fact-checkers -- among them AFP.

The news agency has been paid by the social media giant to fact-check posts across 30 countries and 10 languages as part of a program starting in December 2016, and including more than 60 organisations.

Content labeled "false" is not always removed from newsfeeds but is downgraded so fewer people see it -- alongside a warning explaining why the post is misleading.

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May 10,2020

In the wake of the gas leak at a factory in Visakhapatnam, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued detailed guidelines for restarting industries after the lockdown and the precautions to be taken for the safety of the plants as well as the workers.

In a communication to all states and union territories, the NDMA said due to several weeks of lockdown and the closure of industrial units, it is possible that some of the operators might not have followed the established standard operating procedures.

As a result, some of the manufacturing facilities, pipelines, valves may have residual chemicals, which may pose risk. The same is true for the storage facilities with hazardous chemicals and flammable materials, it said.

The NDMA guidelines said while restarting a unit, the first week should be considered as the trial or test run period after ensuring all safety protocols.

Companies should not try to achieve high production targets. There should be 24-hour sanitisation of the factory premises, it said.

The factories need to maintain a sanitisation routine every two-three hours especially in the common areas that include lunch rooms and common tables which will have to be wiped clean with disinfectants after every single use, it added.

For accommodation, the NDMA said, sanitisation needs to be performed regularly to ensure worker safety and reduce the spread of contamination.

To minimise the risk, it is important that employees who work on specific equipment are sensitised and made aware of the need to identify abnormalities like strange sounds or smell, exposed wires, vibrations, leaks, smoke, abnormal wobbling, irregular grinding or other potentially hazardous signs which indicate the need for immediate maintenance or if required shutdown, it said.

At least 11 people lost their lives and about 1,000 others were exposed to a gas leak at a factory in Andhra Pradesh''s Visakhapatnam on May 7.

The incident took place after it restarted operations when the government allowed industrial activities in certain sectors following several weeks of lockdown.

The lockdown was first announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 24 for 21 days in a bid to combat the coronavirus threat. The lockdown was then extended till May 3 and again till May 17.

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