Apple iPhone 8 launched, buyers to get 70% of price when selling it back to Jio

Akash Ambani said the buyback offer would be available for customers of iPhone8 or iPhone 8 Plus

Reliance Jio has a big surprise for those interested in buying Apple iPhone 8 in India. Jio will buy back Apple Inc's latest iPhone models from its customers within a year for 70 percent of the retail price of the smartphone, the company announced on Friday.

Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani's son Akash Ambani said the buyback offer would be available for customers of iPhone8 or iPhone 8 Plus through Reliance Digital, Jio.com or the Jio Store.

Under this scheme, users will receive 70 percent of the purchase price of the devices upon using it with a Jio SIM card and returning it after a year. In other ways, this buyback scheme allows iPhone users to get 70 per cent of their money back when they upgrade to next iPhone.The buyback offer is valid for one year.

Also Read : Apple CEO Tim Cook 'joins' Akash Ambani at iPhone 8's India launch

This partnership between Apple and Jio brings two companies that have revolutionised their respective industries, because we both think customer first," said the Ambani scion.

Chairman of Reliance Industries Mukesh Ambani and Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook addressed people through video messages.

Cook spoke about the partnership with India's newest telco and the customisation that the latest devices from stables of Apple have for India.

"We’ve added new keyboards for India so we now support 11 local languages, and iPhone now takes dictation in Hindi. We’re excited to be building so many new relationships in India, including tens of thousands of developers across the country now writing apps for iOS," the CEO added. (more)

IBPS PO 2017: Exam pattern, books and study materials

Eligible candidates who have applied online will now prepare, download their admit cards and then appear for preliminary and main examination

Bank Exam : IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) Examination is easily the largest and the most popular banking recruitment examination in India. IBPS which stands for Institute of Banking Personnel Selection provides recruitment solutions to many public sector banks, Cooperative banks, Insurance companies, Rural Banks, Government departments and private players as well. The primary objective of IBPS is to evaluate and select the right skilled personnel for different client organizations.

For the year 2017 IBPS has announced IBPS PO examination dates and other details. The online registration was open from 16th August 2017 and the last date for registration was September 10th 2017. Eligible candidates who have applied online will now prepare, download their admit cards and then appear for preliminary and main examination for recruitment of3, 562 probationary officers (PO) in various public sector banks.

Bank Exam Portal: E-learning and Online Test Series portal for Bank Exam, SBI PO, IBPS, Clerk

IBPS PO Examination Syllabus 
IBPS examination syllabus is similar to SBI PO examination syllabus. IBPS PO preliminary exam syllabus comprises of following subjects Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Analysis and English Language. Whereas the main examination includes detailed knowledge of Logical Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Knowledge and Computer Aptitude.

IBPS PO Preliminary Examination
The IBPS PO preliminary examination is of 100 marks, has a time duration of 60 minutes and is conducted online (computer-based). The exam consists of 3 sections, English language of 30 marks, Numerical ability and Reasoning ability of 35 marks each. Please note that there is negative marking and 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. It is must for a candidate to better the cut off marks in all the 3 sections in order to qualify for the IBPS PO Main examination.(more)

Rs 2500 JioPhone @ just Rs 1500! How RIL is planning to recover losses

Jio has amassed more than 128 million subscribers since its launch last year

Reliance Industries' telecom upstart Jio is footing at least 40 percent of the cost of its basic 4G phone, two sources familiar with the matter said, as it bets on recovering the investment by luring in millions of new customers.

The Jio Phone, rolling out this week for a refundable deposit of 1,500 rupees ($23.05), will cost at least 2,500 rupees ($39) to assemble, the sources told Reuters.

That means Jio will likely carry more than $150 million in costs for every 10 million JioPhones it sells.

And the company aims to build a subscriber base of between 250 million and 300 million users in the next two years, said one of the sources.

Reliance Industries did not respond to a request for comment.

Some Reliance investors may flinch at the cost of subsidies, but the scale of the outlay is a clear signal of the level of Jio's ambition, as it targets an audience of some 500 million who still cannot afford smartphones in India.

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Jio's advanced voice over LTE (VoLTE) network only works with 4G enabled devices, inaccessible to many even at subsidised rates. The significantly cheaper JioPhone, however, will open the Internet to a less affluent segment of Indians for the very first time.

"The 3,000-rupee smartphone was not cutting it," the second source said. "Reliance is making a bold attempt with this phone and data will be the key driver for them."

Analysts estimate a majority of Indian feature phone users have an average revenue per user (ARPU) of rupees 50 or lower. JioPhone's 153 rupees monthly plan for so-called pre-paid users aims to drive up this ARPU, the first source said.

Jio, backed by India's richest man Mukesh Ambani, has amassed more than 128 million subscribers since its launch last year, by offering free voice and cut-price data for months.(more)

IBPS Clerk 2017: Registration Ends In First Week of October

Registration for IBPS Clerk 2017 examination began on September 12, 2017 Tuesday and is open till October 03, 2017 (Tuesday).

Registration for IBPS Clerk 2017 examination began on September 12, 2017 Tuesday and is open till October 03, 2017 (Tuesday). The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is set conduct the IBPS Clerk Exam 2017-18 at two levels; Preliminary and Main. The prelim exam will be conducted in the first week of December 2017 i.e. 2nd, 3rd, 9th and 10th and the Main on January 21, 2018. The IBPS conducts these exams every year to recruit the capable candidates for clerical posts in the banks (Participating Organizations) that participate in this recruitment program. Those students who score minimum qualifying marks in the prelim become eligible for the Main exam. Participating Organizations include Allahabad Bank, Canara Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, UCO Bank, Andhra Bank, Central Bank of India, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Union Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Corporation Bank, Punjab National Bank, United Bank of India, Bank of India, Dena Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, Vijaya Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, Indian Bank and Syndicate Bank.

Candidates who will qualify in Preliminary examination and shortlisted will have to appear for Main examination. Depending on the vacancies to be filled in during the financial year 2018-19 based on the business needs of the Participating Organizations and as reported to IBPS, candidates shortlisted will be provisionally allotted to one of the Participating Organizations keeping in view the spirit of Govt. Guidelines on reservation policy, administrative convenience, etc. The validity for CWE Clerks-VII will automatically expire at the close of business on 31.03.2019 with or without giving any notice.

Important Dates : Click Here

Following is the step-by-step procedure of applying online.

• Candidates are first required to go to the IBPS’s website www.ibps.in and click on the Home Page to open the link “CWE Clerks” and then click on the option “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE FOR CWE- Clerks (CWE-Clerks-VII)” to open the On-Line Application Form.
• Candidates will have to click on “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” to register their application by entering their basic information in the online application form. After that a provisional registration number and password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note down the Provisional registration number and password. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional Registration number and Password will also be sent. They can reopen the saved data using Provisional registration number and password and edit the particulars, if needed.
• Candidates are required to upload their photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm) and signature. (more)

RBI Invites Applications For Medical Consultant (Part-time). Apply Now.

candidates can reach the Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, Human Resource Management Department (Recruitment Section), Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Kanpur - 208001 on or before October 09, 2

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is inviting applications from the eligible for Medical Consultant on contract basis, with fixed hourly remuneration for dispensary of Reserve Bank of India located at Reserve Bank Officers’ Quarters, 4/277, Tilak Nagar, Kanpur. Number of vacancy is one for unreserved category. Interested candidates can reach the Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, Human Resource Management Department (Recruitment Section), Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Kanpur - 208001 on or before October 09, 2017 till 05:15 P.M.

Eligibility Parameters:

• Applicant should possess MBBS degree of any recognized university by the Medical Council of India in the allopathic system of medicine.
• Applicants having post graduate degree in General Medicine can also apply.

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Experience:

• The Applicant should have a minimum of 2 (two) years’ experience in any hospital or as Medical Practitioner. iv.
• The applicants having their own private dispensary or place of residence within a radius of 5 Kms. from the dispensary at the aforementioned Officers’ Quarters will be given preference

Pay: The pay (remuneration) will be on contract basis fixed with reference to the actual duty hours performed and will be all inclusive.

Applicants must keep in mind that the contract will be initially for a period of three years subject to review every year, which can be extended on such terms and conditions which are mutually agreeable to both the parties

Location: Reserve Bank Officers’ Quarters, 4 / 277, Tilak Nagar, Kanpur - 208002.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday: 05:30 P.M. to 06:30 P.M., Saturday: 12:15 P.M. to 01:15 P.M.

Pay or remuneration: ₹ 750/- per hour for the first three years of contractual service and ₹ 950/- per hour after completion of three years of contractual service. Out of total monthly remuneration a sum of ₹ 1000/- will be treated as conveyance expense. Reimbursement of mobile charges of ₹ 1,000/- per month will also be provided.(more)

NIT Goa Invites Applications For Faculty/Non-teaching Staff

The application process starts from 20th September 2017 and the last date to submit the application is 16th October 2017

National Insititute of Technology Goa has invited applications for the recruitment of various non-teaching staffs and teaching faculties. NIT invites candidates to apply for various faculty positions in following departments computer science engineering, electronics and communication engineering, mathematics, English chemistry, electrical and electronics engineering. Along with teaching staff NIT Goa has also invited application for various non-teaching positions such an accountant, technical staff, registar, superintendent, multitasking staff, nurse, junior engineer, lab assistant and more. Reservation policy as mandated by Govt. of India will be applicable for the recruitments.

Job Location: Ponda (Goa)

NIT Goa Recruitment - Important Dates

Application Process Starts - 20th September 2017

Last Date to Submit Application - 16th October 2017

NIT Recruitment Eligibility Criteria - Faculty Positions

Only M.E/M.Tech/M.Phil/Ph.D awarded candidates need to apply

NIT Recruitment Eligibility Criteria - Non-Teaching Positions

Registrar: The candidate must have a Master's Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 55 % marks from a recognized university in order to apply for the registrar’s post.

Executive Engineer: Aspiring candidates must have a civil engineering degree from a recognized university to apply for an executive engineer post.

Superintendent: Candidates applying for superintendent post must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in commerce. Candidates with MBA in finance can also apply for this position.

Technical Assistant: Aspiring Technical Assistant must have a Bachelor's Degree in the relevant discipline. Candidates with Diploma in Engineering may also apply; PGDCA candidates would be given preference.(more)

Apple iPhone 8 and 8 Plus India launch date hits grey market sellers hard

Apple has updated its marketing and sales strategy to make an impact in India

Apple's decision to start sales of its new iPhone 8 and 8 Plus smartphones in India just a week after their global launch may be welcome news for die-hard fans of the Cupertino-based tech giant's products but it has driven the cheer out of the country's grey markets, according to reports.

Apple will launch the new iPhones in India on September 29 with pre-booking starting from September 22. According to the Economic Times, this means that die-hard fans who would rush to grey market sellers in places like Mumbai’s Heera Panna market and Delhi’s Gaffar Market to get their hands on the latest iPhone, that too at a high premium, ahead of others who would wait for its official launch can now get their gadget of choice pretty much at the same time as the rest of the world sans the premium price. Consequently, these grey markets have hardly seen any pre-bookings this time, according to the financial daily.

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According to the financial daily, the date from when pre-booking starts is the same date on when Apple will be launching the new smartphones in countries like Singapore, China, the UAE, which are the places from where grey sellers mostly sourced these handsets in the past. The financial daily added that in the past, these grey sellers would command a premium as high as 50 per cent, making people shell out more than Rs 1 lakh in some cases for an iPhone.

As reported earlier, Apple has updated its marketing and sales strategy to make an impact in India, the world’s third-largest mobile phone market after China and the US.

ALSO READ: iPhone X: Apple makes a $999 gamble on its aspirational brand

The iPhones shipment used to reach Indian shores after a huge time gap and the actual sales of devices used to start even later. This time, the new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will launch in India just a week after the US launch. The premium iPhone X will be rolled out in India along with the international rollout.

The new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will go on sale starting September 29 at 6 PM, unlike the previous iPhone launches that used to go on sale at midnight in India. Apart from online sales through e-commerce platforms, the new iPhones will be available for purchase through offline retail stores and the sale will commence at the same time through online and offline channels.

CEE Kerala publishes medical allied courses allotment list

The Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala has published the centralised allotment list for admission to medical courses - ayurveda, homoeopathy, siddha and unani - and allied courses - agriculture, forestry, veterinary and fisheries. Students can access the list on the official websites – cee.http://kerala.gov.in and cee-kerala.org. Kerala engineering architecture medical (KEAM) results were announced on August 23, 2017.

According to the official notice, only the candidates who had confirmed their options online within the stipulated time have been considered for this phase of allotment. Details including the name, roll number, allotted course, allotted college, category of allotment and fee etc. will be available on the home page of the candidate. The candidates should take a printout of the allotment memo for future reference.

KEAM results 2017
Candidates can download their allotment memo from the website. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to:

1. Go to the official website cee.kerala.gov.in
2. Click on the Medical (except MBBS/BDS) & Allied results link on the homepage
3. A new page displaying allotment list and rank list data will open
4. Download and save the list
5. Take a print out

Fee payment
Candidates who receive an allotment afresh or a change in allotment to Medical (except MBBS/BDS) and allied courses should remit the fee/balance fee, if any, to be paid to the CEE as specified in the allotment memo at any of the designated branches of State Bank of India (SBI) or by way of online payment. Last date to make the payment is September 22, 2017. Selected students also should join the course/college allotted before 5:00 PM on September 22, 2017.

Those candidates who do not remit the fee/balance fee and who do not join the college allotted within the stipulated time will lose their allotment as well as all the existing higher options in the stream to which the allotment belongs. (more)

Will iPhone X hurt iPhone 8 and 8 Plus sale? Here's what experts say

Apple unveiled both iPhone X and iPhone 8 models, with the "super-premium" iPhone X starting at $999

As Apple gets ready to ship iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus before it opens iPhone X for pre-orders, a top analyst with Taiwanese business group KGI Securities has warned that iPhone X will cannibalise iPhone 8 orders.

According to Ming-Chi Kuo, the most famous analyst with KGI Securities when it comes to Apple, it is very likely that iPhone X demand will cannibalise iPhone 8 pre-orders.

"While it takes three to six weeks or more to ship new iPhone models after they are available for preorder, they see the iPhone 8 taking less than one to two weeks. This is due to the iPhone X cannibalisation," StreetInsider.com quoted the analyst as saying late on Monday.

Apple unveiled both iPhone X and iPhone 8 models, with the "super-premium" iPhone X starting at $999.

Ming, however, said the new Apple Watch Series 3's (GPS + Cellular version) could be a runaway hit.

"We estimate the preorder weighting of the GPS + Cellular version is 80-90 per cent. While not available in all countries, most users have pre-ordered the GPS + Cellular version because it offers phone and internet access functions without an iPhone and given the low premium of $70 over the GPS version," the analyst predicted.

According to the Verge, while Apple Watch shipments are well below iPhone shipments, investors should start keeping tabs on this new product, with shipments expected to surge much higher than previous generation models.

Apple would launch iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, starting Rs 64,000, in India on September 29 while pre-bookings will start on September 22.

The iPhone X will come to India on November 3, starting Rs 89,000. (more)

IGNOU: Hall Tickets for B.Ed Released @ IGNOU - The People's University

The entrance examination, as officially announced, will be conducted on September 24, 2017 (Sunday) from 10 am to 12 pm.

Admit cards or Admit certificates (Hall Tickets) for the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) entrance exam have been announced by the Indira Gandhi National Open University(IGNOU). The entrance examination, as officially announced, will be conducted on September 24, 2017 (Sunday) from 10 am to 12 pm. Those candidates who are preparing for the same can access the ACs or hall tickets from the official website.

How to download the hall tickets: Candidates need to go to the official website ignou.http://ac.in and search for the link titled ‘Hall Tickets and Attendance Sheet for B.Ed and BSCN Entrance Examination 2018’ on the homepage. Upon clicking, you will be redirected to the new page giving you options for the admit card. You will have to click on the same and provide your name or 9-digit enrolment number followed by hitting the Submit button. Download and print out your hall ticket. Keep in mind that without the Hall ticket, you won’t be allowed to take the exam. So far selection process is concerned; it will be totally based on the merit list and proper verification of the official documents related to eligibility.

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Recently, the Union Home Ministry annulled IGNOU registration under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010 (FCRA). This was duet the fact that the University has allegedly failed to file their annual returns for the last five years.

About IGNOU
IGNOU or the Indira Gandhi National Open University is India’s most premier distance learning university. The university was established in 1985 by Government of India. IGNOU offers a range of under-graduate and post-graduate programs to students. With 4 million students IGNOU is touted as the largest university on the planet. The university is located in Delhi but has countrywide network of study centres. Students have an option of attending weekend classes in these study centres. IGNOU study centres are equipped with latest technology, multi-media learning aids to conduct the weekend and other classes.

BSNL Invites Applications For Junior Accounts Officer (JAO). Apply Now

Candidates who are interested in applying for the position can apply online from 11th September 2017 to 15th October 2017.

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) conducts a yearly national-level examination for recruitment of Junior Accounts Officers (JAO). For the year 2017, the notification for the recruitment of Junior Accounts Officers (JAO) has been released by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). The notification is for filling of 996 posts. Candidates who are interested in applying for the position can apply online from 11th September 2017 to 15th October 2017. The examination will be held on 05th November 2017.

BSNL JAO Recruitment - Important Dates

Online Application Start Date 11th September 2017

Online Application End Date 15th October 2017

Last Date to Pay Examination Fee 15th October 2017

Last Date to Edit Application 23rd October 2017

BSNL JAO Recruitment Examination 05th November 2017
Number of Vacancies: 996 Posts

Location: The vacancies are spread across the country in 28 states across different BSNL circles.

Pay scale: The pay scale for the post of Junior Accounts Officers (JAO) shall be 16400-40,500. The total emoluments will be approximately Rs 35,000/- per month excluding perks, medical benefits and other benefits.

Please note that the 996 vacancies are spread across BSNL telecom circles in 28 states. However, a candidate can apply for only one circle or state. Based on the rank of candidates in the examination and the vacancies in any circle or state, the appointments will be made accordingly.

Candidates who are selected for the position will have to execute a bond with BSNL in a specified format that they will serve in the organization for a minimum period of 5 years. Selected candidates will have to undergo required training and are required to qualify through the training too. If the candidate is unsuccessful in his first attempt he will be given one more attempt for qualifying through the training. Candidates who fail to clear the training even after their 2nd attempt will be deemed unfit for selection and will have to undertake the examination again, whenever it will be held.

Eligibility Parameters: Read more

Apple iPhone X to cost Rs 89,000 in India: Know all about the new iPhones

With The anniversary-edition iPhone X takes a step forward in what could be the future of iPhone devices

In arguably the biggest event of the year in the world of technology, Apple Inc on September 12 unveiled the anniversary-edition iPhone X -- the roman X signifying the 10 years of Apple iPhones -- and two other iPhone iterations, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, among other devices.

While the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are designed on the blueprints of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, the iPhone X, with its innovative face recognition technology and other features, takes a leap towards what is now seen as the future of iPhone devices.

Let’s take a look at the features and specifications of the new iPhones:

Apple iPhone X

With a glossy stainless steel frame body covered on the front and back by a glass design, the iPhone X has a rather wide 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display. The glassy back is accentuated by a vertically placed 12-megapixel dual camera set-up, which supports optical image stabilisation (OIS). On the front, a new 7-megapixel TrueDepth camera enables auto image stabilisation and precise exposure control, and brings the portrait mode to the front camera for stunning selfies with a depth-of-field (Bokeh) effect.

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The iPhone X dual camera set-up boasts a ƒ/1.8 aperture on the wide-angle camera and an improved ƒ/2.4 aperture on the telephoto camera for better photos and videos. A new quad LED True Tone Flash offers twice the uniformity of light and includes Slow Sync, which brings more uniformly lit backgrounds and foregrounds.

The cameras on the iPhone X are custom-tuned for the augmented reality (AR) experience. Each camera is individually calibrated with new gyroscopes and accelerometers for accurate motion tracking.

The camera also delivers the highest quality video capture ever in a smartphone, with better video stabilisation, 4K video up to 60fps and 1080p slo-mo up to 240fps. The Apple-designed video encoder provides real-time image and motion analysis for optimal quality video.

With iOS 11, iPhone X supports HEIF and HEVC for up to two times the compression and storage for twice as many photos and videos. (more)

CAT 2017-18: Registration Ends On September 20. Apply Now.

The last date to register for CAT 2017 is September 20, (Wednesday), up to 5 pm.

The last date to register for CAT 2017 is September 20, (Wednesday), up to 5 pm. At the time of registration, the candidates have to select any four Test Cities as per their preference from the drop down menu. After the last date of registration, candidates will be allotted one among the 4 preferred cities and either of the two sessions. In the rare case that a candidate is not allotted any of the preferred cities, he/she will be allotted a nearby city. The candidates can download the admit cards from 18th October, 2017 till 26th November, 2017.

For those preparing for Common Admission Test (CAT) need to know that the CAT 2017 will be organized by the IIM –L. The IIMs will organize the computer-based exam 140 test centres across the country in two sessions. The duration of the Exam will be 180 minutes. The CAT entrance examination is conducted for admission to these 20 IIMs and more than 100 institutes across India. The elite IIMs are at Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bangalore, Bodh Gaya, Calcutta, Indore, Jammu, Kashipur, Koz hikode, Lucknow, Nagpur, Raipur, Ranchi, Rohtak, Sambalpur, Shillong, Sirmaur, Tiruchirappalli, Udaipur and Visakhapatnam. The IIMs will also release a tutorial to understand the format of the test on October 18. Candidates must work on the tutorials available on the website well in advance.

Exam Pattern: There will be three sections; Verbal Reasoning & Reading Comprehension (one), Quantitative Aptitude (two) and Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (three). The first section will have 34 questions with 1 mark for each question. The second section will follow the same and the third section will have 32 questions with 1 mark for each. The Exam is for 100 marks and the duration is 60 minutes. Don’t be alarmed or tensed with this. The exam will go through two sessions. Two different test forms shall be given in two test sessions. The scores shall be based on the process of Normalization that will adjust for location and scale differences of score distributions across different forms. Later on, the scores shall be further normalized across different sections. Check out the official website of IIM CAT for further details. (more)

IIT Kharagpur bags 200-plus pre-placement offers in top MNCs

The placement season will begin on December 1, later this year

IIT Kharagpur students have bagged over 200 pre-placement offers for the first time in top multi-national corporations, including some based abroad.

Companies like Goldman Sachs, Samsung, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, Adobe Systems and Wipro have offered more than ten PPOs each, the institute said in a release on Wednesday.

The placement season will begin on December 1, later this year.

Offers have been pouring for the final year students as an outcome of internships which the students went for during the summer recess.

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"This is an encouraging sign for us that companies recognise our students' hard work and motivation during the internship," said Debasis Deb, Professor in-charge of the Career Development Centre at IIT Kharagpur.

According to him, several factors like versatility, wide choices in course curriculum available through flexible academic programmes, dedicated and experienced faculty strength and a strong presence of the alumni across most of recruiting organisations resulted in the huge number of PPOs.

IIT Kharagpur has also received over 200 internship offers for the pre-final year students for the summer of 2018.

The institute authorities expect to cross the tallies of past years in internship offers for the academic year 2017-18, the release said.

Apple unveils iPhone X, with facial recognition, no home button, at $999

Tim Cook showed off the iPhone X with an edge-to-edge screen during an event

Apple Inc unveiled its most important new iPhone for years to take on growing competition from Samsung Electronics, Google and a host of Chinese smartphone makers.

Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook showed off the iPhone X with an edge-to-edge screen during an event at the company’s new $5-billion headquarters in Cupertino, California, on Tuesday. Cook pronounced the name "ten," but it’s written as "X". The device, coming a decade after the original model, is Apple’s first major redesign since 2014 and represents a significant upgrade to the iPhone 7 line.

Apple shares have gained about 40 per cent this year on expectations the new phone will reignite sales growth after a rare revenue decline last year. The iPhone accounts for almost two-thirds of total sales, and it’s a hub for most of Apple’s other products and services.

ALSO READ: Apple unveils iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, anniversary-edition iPhone X

The iPhone X, which will come with storage of 64GB and 256GB will start at $999, a pricey psychological threshold for consumers that Apple will try to overcome with augmented reality features and other new technology.“With expected innovations around AR, wireless charging, viewable screen size, OLED, and more, the next iPhone is clearly poised for its largest upgrade cycle yet,” Ben Schachter, an analyst at Macquarie Securities USA Inc., wrote in a note to investors ahead of the event.

ALSO READ: Apple yet to crack mid-range market

New Apple TV

Apple also upgraded its Apple TV set-top box to handle higher-quality video as competition from Online Shopping for Electronics, Apparel, Computers, Books, DVDs & more, Roku, and Google heats up in the living room. The new Apple model can stream 4K video, which is much higher resolution than standard 1080p video, from the iTunes movie catalogue and other apps such as Netflix and Amazon’s video service, Apple said during the event. The box will also support HDR video, which shows a more accurate representation of colours. It starts at $179, versus $149 for the current model. The new box will be available for order on September 15, Apple said.

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The updated box, called the Apple TV 4K, has a new processor that’s twice as fast as the existing box and four times faster for graphics. Apple also previewed deeper integration of live television, allowing users to navigate between live news and sports streams via the company’s new TV app. (more)