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Month: January 2023

  • Apple To Increase Cost of Battery Replacement for Out-of-Warranty iPhones Below iPhone 14

    Apple To Increase Cost of Battery Replacement for Out-of-Warranty iPhones Below iPhone 14

    San Francisco, January 2 : Apple has announced that it is increasing the cost of out-of-warranty iPhone battery replacements for all models older than the iPhone 14 later this year. “The current out-of-warranty battery service fee will apply until the end of February 2023. Effective March 1, 2023, the out-of-warranty battery service fee will be increased by $20 for all iPhone models prior to iPhone 14,” according to the company’s support page. Apple iPhone’s ‘Find My’ Feature Helps Rescue Car Crash Victim Again in US.

    Currently, Apple charges $69 for a battery replacement on most iPhone models, according to an estimation calculator on the company’s website. Customers who do not have AppleCare or AppleCare+ plan for their devices will be affected by the price increase.

    However, customers who have the AppleCare+ plan pay nothing for a battery replacement once their battery health has dropped below 80 per cent. Meanwhile, the tech giant is reportedly working on 11.1-inch and 13-inch OLED iPad Pro models that will be launched in the first quarter of 2024. Apple iPhone Fold – Foldable iPhone Reportedly on the Anvil; Find All Details Here.

    With larger 11.1-inch and 13-inch screen sizes planned for the OLED iPad Pro models, devices might come with slimmed-down bezels, reports MacRumors. Apple currently sells two iPad Pro models, 12.9-inch mini-LED iPad Pro and an 11-inch iPad Pro with a traditional LCD display, as mini-LED has continued to be reserved for the higher-end iPad Pro model.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Jan 02, 2023 07:30 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Tecno Phantom X2 5G Launched in India, Check Out Specs, Features, Price and Availability Details Here

    Tecno Phantom X2 5G Launched in India, Check Out Specs, Features, Price and Availability Details Here

    New Delhi, January 2 : Chinese smartphone brand Tecno Mobile has launched the Phantom X2 5G, its most expensive handset in India. Being positioned as a higher mid-range phone, the Tecno Phantom X2 5G comes loaded with some serious specs including MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 9000 SoC processor.

    The Tecno Phantom X2 5G smartphone is hoping to impress the premium smartphone buyers with its premium specs sheet and interesting features and compete with much more expensive phones. Let’s take a look at the new Tecno Phantom X2 5G smartphone. Redmi 12C Budget Smartphone Launched in China; Find Out Specs, Features and Price Details Here.

    Tecno Phantom X2 5G Smartphone – Specs & Features :

    • The Tecno Phantom X2 5G boats of a large 6.8-inch curved AMOLED, Full-HD+ premium display, display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
    • The device has a triple rear camera setup with a primary 64MP sensor with OIS, a 13MP ultra-wide cam and a 2MP snapper. For selfies and video calls, there’s a 32MP shooter.
    • The Tecno Phantom X2 5G gets powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9000 5G SoC chipset.
    • The processor gets backed by the 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM with RAM expansion option of up to 13GB of virtual RAM. There is 256GB of UFS3.1 internal storage that is non-expandable.
    • The smartphone runs on the Android 12 OS with HiOS 12.0 skin.
    • The Tecno Phantom X2 5G comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner for security with connectivity options including 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3.
    • The device draws power from a large 5160mAh battery pack with 45W charging support. Apple iPhone Fold – Foldable iPhone Reportedly on the Anvil; Find All Details Here.

    Price & Availability

    The Tecno Phantom X2 5G is priced at Rs 39,999 for its single 8GB RAM and 256GB storage option. It is available in the colour options of Black and Moonlight silver. It is available for pre-book on Amazon, while it actually goes on sales from January 9 onwards.

    Tecno Mobile has announced that that first 100 pre-bookings and 200 offline customers will be getting a free upgrade to the Phantom X3 smartphone, whenever the next-gen model is available in India.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Jan 02, 2023 07:15 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Did PM Narendra Modi Shave His Head, Beard and Mustache After Performing Last Rites of His Mother Heeraben Modi? Here’s a Fact Check of Viral ‘Mundan’ Photo

    Did PM Narendra Modi Shave His Head, Beard and Mustache After Performing Last Rites of His Mother Heeraben Modi? Here’s a Fact Check of Viral ‘Mundan’ Photo

    Mumbai, January 2: As the world ringed into the new year after bidding goodbye to 2022, an image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a bald head and clean shave started doing rounds on social media. Along with the image, a claim also started going viral that he shaved off his head according to the Hindu rituals after his mother Heeraben Modi passed away. PM Modi’s mother Heeraben Modi passed away in Ahmedabad on Friday, December 30 at the age of 100.

    Many people on social media since then shared the image sans context. One user on Twitter wrote, “Prime Minister Modi ji performed all the rituals for her mother according to the Hindu traditions in a very simple way and afterwards he got his head shaved (mundan) which is done by all Hindus Hats off to the real son. We are proud to have such a leader.” Another user, in a tweet in Hindi, wrote, “The Prime Minister of the country Modi ji performed all the rituals with simplicity according to the customs of society.” Fact Check: Sharing Coronavirus-Related Posts Declared Punishable Offence by Government? Here’s the Truth Behind Fake WhatsApp Post Going Viral.

    Check Tweet:

    PM Narendra Modi Tonsured:

    As per the Hindu rituals, Mundan, or shaving the head is one of the most prominent last rites observed in Hinduism after the death of elderly family members. Electricity Bill Scam: Customers Need to Clear Their Bills Or Power Will Be Disconnected? PIB Fact Check’s The Fake News Going Viral on Social Media.

    Although the posts are going viral, this image is fake. While searching with relevant keywords, no media report was found that supported the viral claim. During the fact-checking, an image similar to the edited one surfaced. The image was shared by many with credits given to the news agency PTI and Alamy, a Stock photography company. PM Modi can be seen wearing a similar jacket in both images. In fact, his expressions also appear the same. According to the reports, the image was first shared on December 15, 2017.

    Fact check

    Did PM Narendra Modi Shave His Head, Beard and Mustache After Performing Last Rites of His Mother Heeraben Modi? Here’s a Fact Check of Viral 'Mundan' Photo

    Claim :

    PM Narendra Modi Shave His Head, Beard, and Mustache After Performing Last Rites of His Mother Heeraben Modi.

    Conclusion :

    The viral image is fake.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Jan 02, 2023 06:53 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Microsoft Coding Hackathon: TCS, Wipro and IndusNet Announced As Top Three Winning Teams

    Microsoft Coding Hackathon: TCS, Wipro and IndusNet Announced As Top Three Winning Teams

    New Delhi, January 2 : Microsoft India on Monday announced the top three winning teams of the coding hackathon, shortlisted based on their innovation and impact, were from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Wipro, and IndusNet.

    The winning teams will receive cash rewards and exclusive invites to the Future Ready Technology Summit to be held in Bengaluru on January 5. Persistent Systems Joins Hands With Microsoft To Accelerate Growth.

    “India’s developer community is one of the youngest and fastest growing in the world and we continue to empower them with the richest set of technologies and platforms to enable their dreams and to build for the future,” Aparna Gupta, Executive Director, Customer Success, Microsoft India, said in a statement.

    TCS’s Ambarish Ganguly stood first, using Azure Cognitive Services and AI to design an Agriculture Hub that serves as a one-stop destination for farmers, helping them cultivate better crops, improve yield, and improve the quality of their lives with a futuristic and easy-to-use smart solution, said the company. Elon Musk Net Worth: Twitter CEO Becomes First Person in the World To Lose $200 Billion From His Wealth, Says Report.

    The second-placed Wipro team of two created a next-generation smart-search solution using Azure Cognitive Search Service to show how to boost search operations and improve productivity, employee engagement, and operational costs.

    The third-placed team of five developers from IndusNet created a Smart Commercial Vehicle Tracking System using Azure IoT Services. The system monitors vehicles in motion in real-time, allowing fleet management companies to improve efficiency and maximise their return on investment, the company added.

    The programme was launched in December 2022 and equipped developers with globally recognised and industry-endorsed skills and competencies in digital and cloud technologies. Over 1,00,000 developers participated in the programme to receive Microsoft certifications, according to the company.

    The programme was also supported by government and industry partners such as AICTE, NASSCOM, ICT Academy, and Foundit. Moreover, developers also participated in a nationwide hackathon to “Innovate for India’s Growth” as part of the programme.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Jan 02, 2023 05:48 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • New Year 2023: Swiggy Delivers 1.65 Lakh, Zomato Gets 16,514 Biryani Orders on New Year’s Eve

    New Year 2023: Swiggy Delivers 1.65 Lakh, Zomato Gets 16,514 Biryani Orders on New Year’s Eve

    New Delhi, January 2 : Homegrown online food delivery platforms Swiggy and Zomato have revealed that they had delivered 1.65 lakh and 16,514 biryani orders, respectively, on New Year’s Eve. Swiggy tweeted on December 31: “I’m just hoping y’all have enough room left for the 1.56 lakh biryanis that’s also been delivered.” Swiggy: More Layoffs Coming As Online Food Delivery App’s Losses Doubled to Rs 3,629 Crore in Financial Year 2022-23.

    Later, it posted that “the number of biryani orders have now gone to 1.65 lakh since I tweeted this”. Swiggy CEO Sriharsha Majety also revealed that more than 1,22,000 users were live on the application on that day and said: “Happy to see Swiggy’s mission of delivering unparalleled convenience coming to life.”

    On the other hand, Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal revealed that 16,514 biryanis, roughly 15 tonnes, were delivered on the last day of 2022. He tweeted: “16,514 biryanis (roughly 15 tonnes that is?) on the way to where they belong right now. Big thank you to our beloved delivery partners for bringing delight to India’s beautiful people.” Elon Musk Net Worth: Twitter CEO Becomes First Person in the World To Lose $200 Billion From His Wealth, Says Report.

    Goyal also revealed that orders delivered on New Year Eve were more than the total number of orders delivered in the first three years of the company’s food delivery service.

    The Zomato CEO himself delivered four orders on that day and said, “Back in office. Delivered 4 orders; one of them to an elderly couple celebrating NYE with their grandchildren.” He added, “45 per cent up since the last year, so far!!”

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Jan 02, 2023 05:33 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Redmi 12C Budget Smartphone Launched in China; Find Out Specs, Features and Price Details Here

    Redmi 12C Budget Smartphone Launched in China; Find Out Specs, Features and Price Details Here

    New Delhi, January 2 : Redmi has launched the new 12C model in the 12 series in the Chinese market. The new Redmi 12C has been launched in the budget smartphone segment, but it comes with good features and capabilities to please most of the regular smartphone users.

    Despite being a pocket friendly device, the Redmi 12C comes with an alluring design that makes it look more expensive than its asking price. It’s sleek styling, large display, capable cameras and good processor make it a stylish new smartphone that is worth checking out. Read on to know all about the new Redmi 12C. Samsung Galaxy F04 India Launch Confirmed; Find Specs, Features, Price and Launch Details Here.

    Redmi 12C Smartphone Specs :

    • The Redmi 12C flaunts a large 6.71-inch HD+ 1650 x 720ppi display.
    • The device gets powered by an Octa Core MediaTek Helio G85 12nm processor along with up to 1000MHz ARM Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU
    • The processor is backed by 4GB LPDDR4X RAM with 64GB eMMC 5.1 and 4GB / 6GB LPDDR4X RAM with 128GB eMMC 5.1 internal storage options with expandable memory of up to 512GB via a microSD card.
    • The smartphone runs on the Android 12 OS topped with MIUI 13 skin
    • The device comes with a dual rear camera setup with a 50MP primary camera with f/1.8 aperture that’s paired with a 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. There’s a 5MP selfie camera.
    • The handset also offers a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.
    • It comes with dual Sim, 3.5mm audio jack and FM Radio support along with dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS + GLONASS and micro USB port.
    • It draws its juice from a 5000mAh battery pack with 10W charging support. Samsung Galaxy S23 Flagship Smartphone Series May Launch on February 1, 2023.

    Pricing & Availability

    The Redmi 12C has been introduced in three colour options – Shadow black, Dark blue, Mint Green and Lavender with a sort of cool candy strips on the rear panel.

    The smartphone is priced at 699 yuan (around Rs. 8,370) for 4GB + 64GB version, 799 yuan (about Rs. 9,565) for 4GB+128GB variant and 899 yuan (approx. Rs. 10,765 approx.) for the 6GB+128GB configuration. It is already available for sale in China and it expected to launch in other global markets soon.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Jan 02, 2023 02:43 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Persistent Systems Joins Hands With Microsoft To Accelerate Growth

    Persistent Systems Joins Hands With Microsoft To Accelerate Growth

    New Delhi, January 2 : Global digital engineering leader Persistent Systems on Monday announced to further strengthen its ITES 360 relationship with Microsoft by leveraging its cutting-edge technologies to increase agility and power the next phase of its growth. The company aims to leverage Microsoft technologies to drive rich employee engagement, nimble decision making and build innovative industry solutions. Microsoft Acquires Optical Networking Startup Lumenisity to Boost Global Cloud Infrastructure.

    “Our longstanding, 360-degree partnership with Microsoft has enabled us to develop competencies and innovative solutions to serve the technology needs of our clients as well as expand our own footprint as industry leaders. As we deepen our relationship with Microsoft, we are even more committed to our mutual successes while ensuring highest degree of employee & client satisfaction,” Sandeep Kalra, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Persistent, said in a statement. India’s Internet Industry To Reach $5 Trillion Valuation by 2030, Second Largest User Base in World.

    Moreover, the company also aims to utilise the Microsoft Viva platform to enhance employee experience, utilizing the advanced analytics baked into the platform. “The collaboration will enable both companies to build newer capabilities for the cloud-native and the AI-first world. We see tremendous opportunity for this association to grow on the back of Microsoft’s industry-leading technology solutions and Persistent’s proven capabilities in digital engineering and enterprise modernization,” Sangita Singh, General Manager, IT & ITES, Microsoft India, said in a statement.

    Persistent has developed Patient Care NXT, built on Microsoft Cloud for the Healthcare industry, and published on Microsoft App Source. This comprehensive patient care platform leverages Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Azure to meet critical needs for providers, payers, pharmaceutical companies, and CROs, said the company.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Jan 02, 2023 05:07 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • Helicopter Collision Video: Horrific Moments When Two Helicopters Headed for Crash in Australia’s Main Beach Caught on Camera

    Helicopter Collision Video: Horrific Moments When Two Helicopters Headed for Crash in Australia’s Main Beach Caught on Camera

    Two helicopters collided near Sea World Theme Park near Main Beach in Australia. The horrific accident killed four people and left three others critically injured. The mid-air collision happened at around 2 pm local time on Monday. Now, a visual of the crash has emerged on social media. Footage of the crash shows a helicopter shortly after take-off being chopped by another aircraft flying over the water. Helicopter Collision in Australia Videos: Two Helicopters Collide in Air Near Sea World Theme Park in Main Beach, Four Killed.

    Helicopter Collision Video:

    Two Helicopters Collides Mid-Air:

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  • Swiggy Loss: Online Food Delivery Platform Losses Doubled to Rs 3,629 Crore in Financial Year 2022, Layoffs Coming

    Swiggy Loss: Online Food Delivery Platform Losses Doubled to Rs 3,629 Crore in Financial Year 2022, Layoffs Coming

    New Delhi, January: Online food delivery platform Swiggy’s losses doubled to Rs 3,629 crore in FY22 compared to Rs 1,617 crore in the last fiscal year. Total expenses went up 131 per cent to Rs 9,574.5 crore in FY22.

    According to its annual financial statement with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), during the last quarter of FY22, Swiggy turned “decacorn” (with a valuation of $10 billion and above) after raising a $700 million round led by Invesco.

    Meanwhile, Swiggy’s revenue grew 2.2 times to Rs 5,705 crore during FY22 as opposed to Rs 2,547 crore in FY21. According to Entrackr, outsourcing support cost accounted for 24.5 per cent of the total expenses of the company. Apple Failed To Launch Planned ‘Dedicated’ Classical Music App in 2022, Despite Acquiring Classical Music Service Primephonic.

    This particular cost increased 2.3 times to Rs 2,350 crore in FY22 from Rs 1,031 crore in FY21. Its advertising and promotional expenses surged 4 times to reach Rs 1,848.7 crore during FY22, according to the report. Reports surfaced last month that Swiggy may lay off more than 250 employees or up to 5 per cent of its workforce starting January.

    “There have been no layoffs at Swiggy. We concluded our performance cycle in October and have announced ratings and promotions at all levels. As with every cycle, we expect exits based on performance,” a Swiggy spokesperson had said in a statement.

    The upcoming layoffs are likely to impact Swiggy’s quick commerce delivery service Instamart to reduce cash burn. In November, global brokerage firm Jefferies said that Swiggy was fast losing market share to its rival Zomato despite offering heavy discounts.

    Citing Swiggy investor Prosus’ financial report, Jefferies said that the gross value of Swiggy’s food delivery business was $1.3 billion in the January-June period this year. Zomato in the same period logged gross order volume of $1.6 billion. Zomato Delivery Boy Dies on Spot After Being Run Over by District Judge’s Car in Noida (Watch Video).

    In May last year, Swiggy acquired Dineout, a dining out and restaurant tech platform, for an undisclosed sum. According to sources, the acquisition size was around $200 million. Earlier this year, the food delivery platform raised $700 million led by Invesco at a $10.7 billion valuation.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Jan 02, 2023 03:41 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).

  • International Regulation Needed for Crypto Activities, Says RBI Report

    International Regulation Needed for Crypto Activities, Says RBI Report

    New Delhi, January 2: Noting that there is turmoil in crypto assets market, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has suggested a framework for international regulation of such crypto activities.

    In it’s financial stability report, which released on December 29, 2022, the central bank has said that “the turmoil in crypto assets market highlights their intrinsic volatility and structural vulnerabilities, whereas their interconnectedness with the traditional financial system is increasing”. Cryptocurrency Prices in India.

    The central bank has suggested that there should be consistency at the international level on regulatory and supervisory approaches. These regulatory approaches should be grounded in the principle of “same activity, same risk, same regulation” approach.

    The framework proposes that authorities should have appropriate powers, tools and resources to regulate, supervise, and oversee crypto assets activities and markets, both domestically and internationally, proportionate to the financial stability risk they pose. Demonetisation: Supreme Court Upholds Central Government’s 2016 Note Ban Decision, Says ‘There Was Consultation Between Centre and RBI’.

    In addition to this, the RBI report has further suggested that there is a need to prepare comprehensive governance and effective risk management frameworks, which address financial stability risks that arise from interconnectedness.

    (The above story first appeared on Morning Tidings on Jan 02, 2023 03:30 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website morningtidings.com).