Apple’s iPhone 14 Max could be in short supply at launch; here’s why

Apple’s iPhone 14 Max could be in short supply when it launches in the fall, Display analyst Ross Young said in a tweet. For Apple fans, this means that it’s going to be especially difficult to get one on the first few days it’s available.

Cupertino is expected to launch four new iPhone 14 models this year, including the iPhone 14 Max. Rumour has it that the iPhone 14 Max which will replace the iPhone 13 Mini and — aspect ratio margins aside — is approximately the same size as the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Young claims that display panel shipments for the new models are “way behind” where they should be. It appears that the iPhone 14 Max will have a unique display component. While it will be identical to the size of the iPhone 14 Pro Max, its panel lacks Apple’s ProMotion technology. 9to5Mac pointed out that Young’s claim is based on far more recent supply chain data.

The iPhone 14 Max is the most anticipated smartphone of this year, and there are quite a lot of factors behind why the consumer anticipation for this model is high. It’s claimed the iPhone 14 Max will have a 6.7-inch display, which puts it in line with the iPhone 13 Pro Max model and therefore likely the same size as the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Consumers want an iPhone with a bigger screen but not everyone can afford the iPhone 13 Pro Max. If Apple launches the iPhone 14 Max starting at $899, it would be $300 cheaper than the iPhone 14 Pro Max which reportedly cost $1,199 for the base model. That $300 price difference between the iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Max could drive demand for the more ‘affordable’ 6.7-inch iPhone among mainstream smartphone users.

Multiple leaks have claimed that rising component costs and Apple’s new strategy to differentiate between “pro” and “non-pro” models will push the prices of new iPhones this year.  Expect at least a $100 price increase is coming for the iPhone 14 series. That’s according to Dan Ives, head of the analyst group Wedbush Securities. Prices have been increasing across the whole supply chain, and Cupertino needs to pass these costs to the consumer on this release,” Ives told The Sun.

Apple will launch two standard iPhones, namely the iPhone 14 and the all-new iPhone 14 Max, and two Pro models. The iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Max will come with a notch, while the pro models will feature a pill-shaped cut-out for the FaceID. To further differentiate between “pro” and “non-pro” models, the Pros will come with a new A16 chip. Meanwhile, the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Max will be powered by the A15, the same chip that powers the iPhone 13. As Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman points out, standard iPhone 14 models will share far fewer Pro features than in previous generations, meaning they won’t have the new 48MP wide-angle camera which will be seen on the iPhone 14 Pro models.

iPhone 14 series could be announced on September 13, though nothing has been confirmed as of now. Apple typically announces new iPhones in September which is the beginning of the busy holiday shopping season in the US.

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GMR Aviation Academy signs MoU with NFSU to focus on aviation forensics and cyber security

GMR Aviation Academy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with National Forensic Science University (NFSU) to develop and extend educational programmes in the field of aviation forensics and cyber security, a statement said on Wednesday.

As per the MoU, the GMR Group will sponsor domestic and international students in the field of aviation cyber security with one-year of onsite training at GMR Airports, its statement said.

GMR Airports, part of the GMR Group, manage and operate airports in Hyderabad and Delhi in India.

A research centre, certified by NFSU, will be set up in the campus of GMR Aviation Academy in Hyderabad, as per the MoU, the statement noted.

“NFSU scholars can pursue a full-time PhD in aviation forensics and cyber security domain at this unique centre with research and development opportunities in the live airport environment,” it mentioned.

Technology and digitization have brought many advantages to the aviation sector, but at the same time, these have created challenges in managing cyber vulnerabilities in such a complex environment, said Ashwani Lohani, CEO of GMR Services Business.

The aviation industry has been an attractive target for cyber attackers.

“Especially after the COVID-19, cyber attacks and threats have increased many folds, and organizations are in search of cyber security and forensics experts to create a cyber shield against any kind of cyber threats,” Lohani noted.

There is a huge shortage of trained cyber security and forensics experts in the country, and in the world, he mentioned.

“In fact, there is a vast opportunity for such cyber security professionals, and bulk-hiring requirements exist for these professionals once they successfully complete these courses,” he noted. 

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Samsung Galaxy M13, Galaxy M13 5G launch in India: Specifications, price

Samsung has announced the Galaxy M13 and the Galaxy M13 5G in India. The M series is a very popular smartphone line in India, having sold over 42 million units in the country since its launch in 2019, according to the company. The M13 series comes with up to 12GB of RAM and the “RAM Plus” feature allows users to expand RAM size by using some of the storage space. The phones also come with expandable storage up to 1TB. The new phones go on sale from July 23.

Samsung Galaxy M13, M13 5G: Price in India

The Galaxy M13 series is available in three colours: Midnight Blue, Aqua Green and Stardust Brown. The Samsung Galaxy M13 5G is priced at Rs 13,999 for the 4GB+64GB variant and Rs 15,999 for the 6GB+128GB variant. The non-5G variant of the Galaxy M13 is priced at Rs 11,999 for the 4GB+64GB variant and Rs 13,999 for the 6GB+128GB.

Both phones will be available on Samsung’s website, Amazon and select retail stores starting July 23. ICICI Bank card users can avail of a discount of Rs 1,000 on purchase.

Samsung Galaxy M13, M13 5G: Specifications, features

The Galaxy M13 5G comes with a 6.5-inch full HD+ LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Galaxy M13 comes with a 6.6-inch full HD+ LCD display. The M13 gets a triple camera with 50MP primary camera and a 5MP ultra-wide lens and depth lens to help capture better quality photos and portraits. The M13 5G has dual camera, which includes a 50MP camera and 5MP ultra-wide camera.

The Galaxy M13 5G is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 processor that can clock up to 2.2GHz. The M13 4G option is powered by the Exynos 850 processor.

The M13 5G supports 11 5G bands which can help with faster downloads and smoother video conferencing. The M13 series comes with Auto Data Switching where users can make and receive calls using data from the secondary SIM even when the first SIM has no network coverage.

The Galaxy M13 with a large 6,000mAh, while the 5G variant gets 5000 mAh battery and both models come with a 15W charger in the box.

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Gurgaon couple arrested at IGI Airport with 45 handguns

The customs department at Indira Gandhi International Airport has arrested an Indian couple returning from Vietnam after they were found to be in possession of 45 handguns worth Rs 22.5 lakh. In a preliminary report, the National Security Guard, after examination, confirmed that the guns are fully functional and can be used with .22 calibre.

The accused, identified as Jagjeet Singh (41) and Jaswinder Kaur (31), are learnt to have admitted to previously smuggling 25 guns from Turkey worth Rs 12.5 lakhs, officials said. Officials handed over their infant daughter, who was travelling with them, to her grandmother. Investigation revealed that they were procuring a handgun for Rs 5,000 to Rs 6,000 and selling it for Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000, officials said.

“Ballistics report will confirm whether the guns are real. But in a preliminary report, the NSG has confirmed that the guns are functional,” an official said.

Customs commissioner Zubair Kamili said the family arrived from Vietnam on July 11. He said Jagjeet was carrying two trolley bags which were allegedly handed to him by his elder brother, who had arrived from Paris around the same time that day and left the airport. Investigators believe the guns may have been brought from Paris

Jaswinder allegedly helped Jagjeet remove the tags on the bags, which contained the firearms. The customs officers intercepted the couple while they were moving to the exit gate, and found the guns.

Kamili said: “The accused were arrested under section 104 of the Customs Act (power to arrest), and the trolleys along with firearms were seized under section 110 of the Act (seizure of goods.) Further investigation is in progress.”

“The couple are in the exports and construction business. They have been staying in Gurgaon for the past five years. They went to Vietnam six days ago,” the officials said.

During questioning, the couple claimed they were told by one of their friends that it is legal to procure handguns from abroad and sell them in India.

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Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena To Back NDA's Droupadi Murmu For President: Sources

The Shiv Sena led by Uddhav Thackeray has given in to its MPs' demand and will support Droupadi Murmu, the BJP-led NDA's candidate, in the Presidential polls on July 18, sources have told NDTV. The party is already stunted after Eknath Shinde broke away and replaced Mr Thackeray as Chief Minister of Maharashtra with the BJP's support.     

The decision to support Ms Murmu comes a day after 16 of the party's 22 MPs told Mr Thackeray to support her "because she is a woman from a tribal community". If elected — which is all but done as the NDA has the numbers — she'll be the first tribal woman to be President of India. That's a factor in Maharashtra, where nearly 10 per cent of the population is of Scheduled Tribes.

Team Thackeray's Sanjay Raut had said yesterday that supporting Ms Murmu would "not mean supporting BJP".  

During the Sena mutiny last month, Mr Shinde's faction had been demanding that Uddhav Thackeray ditch the Congress and NCP, to get back with "natural ally" BJP. But Mr Thackeray refused and had to resign after the majority of his MLAs sided with Mr Shinde.

Yesterday was another test of strength as Uddhav Thackeray called a meeting of the party's MPs — 22 in all, including 19 in the Lok Sabha, three in Rajya Sabha. Six of them who are with Eknath Shinde — thus already standing in Ms Murmu's corner — did not turn up. And the view of the 16 Thackeray loyalists was also in sync, in favour of Ms Murmu. The party had little choice as there is no binding 'whip' in these elections, so the MPs can vote as they please.

The Shiv Sena was earlier backing former union minister Yashwant Sinha — who had a long stint with the BJP before a fallout some years ago — as a "joint Opposition candidate", though several non-NDA parties have chosen to back Ms Murmu citing her tribal identity.

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July 4 Gunman Planned Attack For Weeks, Wore Women's Clothes: Police

 US police said Tuesday that the suspected gunman who opened fire at a July 4 holiday parade in a Chicago suburb had planned the attack for weeks and wore women's clothes to try to cover up his facial tattoos.

Police confirmed that the alleged shooter, Robert "Bobby" Crimo, 21, bought the gun legally, adding that the victims of the attack appeared to have been targeted at random.

"We do believe Crimo pre-planned this attack for several weeks. He brought a high-powered rifle to this parade," police spokesman Chris Covelli told reporters.

"He accessed the roof of a business via a fire escape ladder and began opening fire.

"Crimo was dressed in women's clothing, and investigators do believe he did this to conceal his facial tattoos and his identity during his escape."

Six people were killed and more than two dozen injured in the shooting, in which Crimo fired more than 70 rounds. He was arrested hours after the attack

"Crimo exited the rood, he dropped his rifle and he blended in with the crowd," Covelli said.

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Apple offers students with discounts on MacBook Air and MacBook Pro 13 models

Apple has developed a fresh promotional deal for Indian university students. The Cupertino tech giant is giving a discount of Rs 10,000 as part of its online store’s ‘Back to School’ campaign.

According to Mashable, the company has launched this programme whereby they are offering enormous discounts to students on the purchase of iPads, Apple Pencils, MacBooks, and Smart Keyboards.

To encourage hybrid learning in India, the digital giant launched its yearly education discount programme named “Back to School.” On the company’s official web store, parents, students, and teachers can purchase Apple items at a discount of Rs 10,000.

In July, the M2 chipset MacBook Air from Apple will cost Rs 1,09,900, while the M1 chipset model would cost Rs 89,900. The Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch, on the other hand, will cost Rs 1,19,900, which is Rs 10,000 less than the initial cost.

The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch, which normally costs Rs 1,94,900, will be available to students for purchase in a month at a cost of Rs 1,75,410. The price of the 16-inch MacBook Pro is Rs 2,15,910. In addition, the iMac is available for purchase for Rs 1,07,910, as reported by Mashable.

Speaking of iPads, the price for the Apple iPad Air will start at Rs 50,780, while the price for the iPad Pro will be Rs 68,300. The Apple AirPods Pro cost Rs. 12,200, while the Apple AirPods Gen 3 are available for Rs. 6,400.

As per Apple, only verified students are eligible for this offer, and other family members are not permitted to take advantage of it. 

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