Tag: competition
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Apple’s iPhone sales decline by 24% in China, while Huawei’s sales surge
In the first six weeks of 2024, Apple experienced a significant downturn in iPhone sales in China, facing a 24 per cent year-on-year decrease, according to a report by research firm Counterpoint.
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Apple Watch import ban goes into effect in US patent clash
A US import ban on certain Apple smartwatch models came into effect Tuesday, after the Biden administration opted not to veto a ruling on patent infringements. The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) decided in October to ban Apple Watch models over a patented technology for detecting blood-oxygen levels. Apple contends that the ITC finding…
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Apple faces competition as Google releases Pixel 8 and AI-powered smartwatch
The Apple iPhone 15 series now faces fresh competition as Google introduced its latest smartphone, the Pixel 8, on Wednesday, alongside a new smartwatch that seamlessly integrates advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology into its core consumer devices.
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Pakistan women’s football team set to participate in six-nation tournament in Saudi Arabia next month
Pakistan’s women’s football team is set to participate in a six-nation tournament hosted by Saudi Arabia from September 18 to 30, as confirmed by the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF). The tournament will include teams from Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Laos, Malaysia, and Bhutan. The PFF will soon announce a training camp to prepare the women’s squad…
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Meta set to unveil web version of Threads, challenging X
Meta is getting ready to launch the web version of Threads, which is its rival to X (previously known as Twitter). This launch is expected to happen early this week, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. Threads, which offers short-form posts, has been missing a web version since its start.
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Sindh govt’s Rs2 roti plan may trigger shortage, price inflation in the near future
Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has announced a subsidised food program for the poor. As part of this initiative, the government will provide roti (flatbread) at a price of Rs2.
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Twitter introduces content monetisation, paying influencers from advertising revenues
Elon Musk’s social media platform, Twitter, has taken a significant step by initiating payments to content creators from advertising revenues for the first time. This development has caught the attention of numerous influencers; however, not all users are eligible to receive compensation from the platform.
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China launches its first homegrown PC operating system as a competitor to Windows and macOS
China has unveiled its inaugural domestically produced open-source desktop operating system, known as OpenKylin. This move reflects the nation’s determination to reduce its reliance on technology from the United States.
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Yamaha passes sales tax burden to customers: YBR 125G price increased to Rs353,000
Yamaha has recently announced its first price increase of 2023, affecting all of its motorcycles. The latest announcement marks the second increase in prices since December, with the highest increase being up to Rs3,500. Despite this, Yamaha has implemented the smallest price increases compared to its competitors and has only raised its bike prices once…
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Pakistani students’ formula car gets second position in intl competition
Pakistani students designed a Formula Electric car, which won the second position in a competition held in Russia’s capital city Moscow, ARY News reported. As per details, the team consisted of 35 engineering students from a private university. The Pakistani team was a runner-up in the competition in which 20 teams participated. Uzair Mudassir and…