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TECH NEWS
May 21, 2024May 21, 2024

Apple Reduces iPhone Costs In China By More Than US$300

Apple Reduces iPhone Costs In China By More Than US$300

May 21, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Tech News

On its official Tmall website in China, Apple has started a vigorous pricing campaign, giving savings on some iPhone models of up to 2,300 yuan ($318).

The U.S. tech giant is trying to maintain its lead in the high-end smartphone market, where it is facing growing competition from regional competitors like Huawei, which is why it is offering discounts.

It is more significant than the one Apple gave in February and runs from May 20 to May 28.

This time, reductions are up to 2,300 yuan, whereas the maximum discount in the February promotion was 1,150 yuan. The 1TB iPhone 15 Pro Max model is the one with the biggest discount, but there are also large price reductions for the other variants.

For example, Reuters’ investigations on Monday revealed that the 128 GB version of the base iPhone 15 model is discounted by 1,400 yuan.

Following the release of the Mate 60 in August of last year, Huawei unveiled the Pura 70, a new line of high-end smartphones, last month, putting further pressure on Apple to compete.

It seems that Apple’s February pricing campaign helped the corporation offset a decline in Chinese sales.

Based on statistics from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), Reuters calculated that Apple’s exports to China rose by 12% in March. Compared to the first two months of 2024, when the firm saw a 37% decline in revenue, this is a tremendous turnaround.

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Iran President Ebrahim Raisi
World News
May 20, 2024May 20, 2024

Iran President & Foreign Minister Die In Helicopter Crash

Iran President & Foreign Minister Die In Helicopter Crash

May 20, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / World News

About thirty minutes into the journey, the chopper carrying President Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other officials lost communication.

According to Iranian media, Iran President Ebrahim Raisi died on Sunday in a helicopter crash in the region of East Azerbaijan.

Over a hilly area, the helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi and his Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian vanished.
Iran’s national media said that there was “no sign” of life among the occupants of the chopper.

Helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi
Helicopter Carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

“Upon finding the helicopter, there was no sign of the helicopter passengers being alive as of yet,” according to state television.

After a period of increased tensions in the area, especially because of the Gaza conflict and Iran’s recent escalation with Israel, this incident occurred.

Having taken office in 2021, President Raisi has repeatedly reaffirmed Iran’s unwavering support for Palestine in his recent address to inaugurate a dam.

Videos of the leader inside the helicopter were released on Sunday by Iran’s official media.

The footage shows the Iranian president staring out of an airplane window while other high-ranking officials, including Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, are seated across from him.

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Redbull
Automotive News
May 10, 2024May 10, 2024

At the Goodwood Festival Of Speed Red Bull Will Unveil The RB17 Hypercar

At the Goodwood Festival Of Speed Red Bull Will Unveil The RB17 Hypercar

May 10, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

The Advanced Technologies division of Red Bull’s Formula 1 team announced intentions to introduce their own £5 million hypercar, designed by Newey, in June 2022.

The vehicle will have a V10 engine and a carbon fiber transmission mounted on a two-seat carbon fiber monocoque chassis. Red Bull built all 50 of the cars internally, and only those will be produced.

The RB17 will be introduced on Friday 12 July in the Cathedral paddock at Goodwood and be on display for the full event.

The hypercar will be part of the team’s F1 car heritage, since the RB17 name was dropped in favor of the RB16B for the 2021 model, which was necessary due to COVID-19-related part carryover.

Since Newey has stated he would be leaving the Formula One team in early 2025, this will also be his last vehicle for Red Bull.

Red Bull CEO Christian Horner stated, “We are thrilled to introduce the RB17 to the public for the first time and couldn’t think of a better global platform than Goodwood Festival of Speed.”

“The RB17 radiates superior engineering and uniqueness. We are eager for the audience to see the ultimate performance automobile that we have created using all we know about racing.

“I’m also equally excited to be showcasing such an incredible array of vehicles and drivers at the renowned event, and I’m looking forward to commemorating our 20th season in front of such ardent motorsport enthusiasts.”

At the Goodwood unveiling, Horner and Newey will be joined by 13-time grand prix winner and former Red Bull driver David Coulthard, as well as Patrick Friesacher, a former Minardi F1 driver and Red Bull’s longest-serving exhibition driver.

Red Bull boss Christian Horner

As part of its 20th anniversary festivities, Red Bull will also showcase a number of F1 vehicles from its past, some of which will participate in the hillclimb competition.

The creator of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Duke of Richmond, continued, “I am thrilled that Oracle Red Bull Racing will be joining us at the Festival of Speed this summer to celebrate their 20th anniversary.”

“I am honored that the Formula 1 team has selected the Festival of Speed as the location for the much-awaited public debut of the RB17 in this year’s poignant season.

I also know that our fans will be ecstatic when the team brings a number of their championship-winning vehicles and drivers to the event this year.”

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KTM 990 RC R PROTOTYPE
Automotive News
May 9, 2024May 9, 2024

With The 990 RC R, KTM Is Finally Bringing Back A Street Superbike

With The 990 RC R, KTM Is Finally Bringing Back A Street Superbike

May 9, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

Now, everyone, take a big breath; this isn’t just another desperate April Fools’ joke. It’s also not a sophisticated new Punk’d episode on MTV. Why would you even assume that, because neither of us are famous in the first place?

No, this is a genuine motorbike. This motorbike is about to arrive. And I really couldn’t be happier about it. People, KTM is manufacturing street-legal superbikes once more, and right now, we have the first information and teaser pictures of the machine, and it looks insane.

KTM 990 RC R PROTOTYPE Pit lane
KTM 990 RC R PROTOTYPE Pit lane

Having said that, KTM will also introduce the 990 RC TRACK, a track-only, hard-core variant. The motorcycle will be “Crafted by KTM in their Austrian factory, the modifications strip away the road-legal essentials, incorporate protective components, fine-tune adjustments, customize further, and revise racing bodywork, including a full exhaust system.” A track-only model: why? Why not, that’s the reason.

While the complete model won’t be shown right away, KTM said that the 990 RC R will be “unveiled in early 2024 in the form of a prototype, making appearances as a wildcard entry in non-point scoring outings across select European Supersport series.”

The KTM 990 RC R is a ground-breaking innovation for individuals who thrive on the rush of cornering, according to Riaan Neveling, Head of KTM Global Marketing.

It’s meant for people who lean nearly knee-level with the road and then push the envelope by dragging their elbows across the racetrack’s surface. Power and reputation are available on this bike without the astronomical price. says KTM Global Marketing Head Riaan Neveling.

KTM 990 RC R PROTOTYPE STATIC
KTM 990 RC R PROTOTYPE STATIC

However, no information has been released on the price, weight, horsepower, torque, or any other specifications. All of it will probably happen closer to the debut date in 2025. But holy crap, this looks amazing. But what are your thoughts, everyone? Do you share my excitement for a new KTM superbike that will be on the road?

Sincerely, I’m going crazy trying to figure out where I want to take this hellion.

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Techno Camon 30
TECH NEWS
May 2, 2024May 2, 2024

Tecno Camon 30 Series: A Difficult Sell in Pakistan’s Tough Market

Tecno Camon 30 Series: A Difficult Sell in Pakistan’s Tough Market

May 5, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Tech News

In 2024, Tecno unveiled the Camon 30, Camon 30 Pro 5G, and Camon 30 Premier 5G, a whole new Camon portfolio for Pakistan. They sound quite fancy on paper. But wait a minute, because when you contrast them with other options, things become a little sketchy.

The price tags of the Camon 30 series are leaving techies scratching their heads. There are other places where people say you may receive a lot more value for your money. Consider the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 (256GB) before anything else. In terms of value, it completely kills the base Camon 30.

The gorgeous 120Hz AMOLED display technology is a feature of both phones. The real deal, though, is that the Redmi Note 13 offers a comparable experience for less than Rs 55,000, while the Camon 30 will set you back more than Rs 62,000. In addition, the Redmi boasts superior on-screen protection thanks to Gorilla Glass 3, which shields its blazing 1800 nits display.

For Tecno, things in the camera division go worse before they get better. The 30 and 30 Pro, the two most recent Tecno Camon models, only have a meager 50MP primary sensor.

With its massive 108MP sensor—which comes with picture stabilization—and its ultrawide and macro lenses, the Redmi Note 13 laughs in their faces.

Tecno is also not exactly renowned for its excellent after-sale service. Comparing their HiOS UI to the seamless, intuitive experience offered by MIUI 14 or even Samsung’s One UI, it feels…off and is clumsy. Update-averse consumers would be better off with the Samsung Galaxy A15, which has the same Helio G99 processor, since at least you can be sure you’ll receive software updates and security fixes.

Strangely, Infinix, Tecno’s own cousin brand, may be dethroning them. With a price around Rs 55,000, the Infinix Note 40 offers far better value than the Redmi Note 13, matching it in terms of performance, display, and camera.

To make matters worse, Tecno’s Spark 20 Pro Plus is an added insult. For less than Rs 55,000, this mid-ranger has a curved AMOLED display, always-on display technology, a powerful 108MP camera, and the Helio G99 CPU.

Tecno appears to be taking a chance with the Camon 30, given its high pricing and lackluster specifications. It would have a difficult time winning over Pakistani smartphone consumers who are budget conscious and want the greatest deal.

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