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Apple is planning iPad-Like Design for upcoming iPhone, Smaller HomePod: Bloomberg

(CAKT) — Apple is setting up an upgrade of its top-level iPhones, acquiring signs from the most recent iPads, as a feature of a significant fall invigorate that will see 5G added to upwards of four new handset models and the arrival of two key new adornments, according to the people familiar with the matter.

The successors to the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max will be accompanied by two…

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Coronavirus Pandemic: Death toll by coronavirus rose to 149 with 5,274 confirmed cases, India in Between stage 2 and 3; Health Ministry

PHOTO: Students wearing maks in the wake of coronavirus pandemic pose for a photograph (PTI Photo)

(CAKT) — The coronavirus death toll in India rose to 149 on Tuesday and  5,274 confirmed cases. 485 new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours, according to data from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

411 patients have been recovered from the coronavirus pandemic. One…

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iPhone 12 likely to sport new LiDAR sensor

(CAKT) — iPhone 12 launch event is still months away from its launch (which expected to be held in September as Apple keeps on stick with the month to unveiled its iPhones), leaks and rumours about the device appear to be coming thick and fast. And if the recent rumour is to be believed, the iPhone 12 will likely to feature LIDAR sensors.

The latest leaks claim Apple could improve the iPhone…

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Sensex posts biggest one-day gain in 10 years; Investors richer by Rs 4.7 lakh crore

(CAK TIMES) — Indian markets made a major recuperation today even as the nation went into a 21-day lockdown to control the spread of coronarivus pandemic.

Benchmark index Sensex surged 1,861 points – its biggest gain in over a decade – to 28,535, joining a global rally as US lawmakers and Trump administration authorities agreed on a huge $2 trillion economic stimulus bill to adapt to the…

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How to get Windows 10 for free

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(CAKT) — Microsoftended the suppory for Windows 7 in January, which means Microsoft wants you to move up to Windows 10 to keep your devices running safely and easily. The price of Windows 10 on Microsoft’s official website is $139, if you have a PC or laptop running on Windows 7, you can buy the Windows 10 Home operating system on…

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YouTube adds dedicated COVID-19 home page section

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(CAK TIMES) — Google’s video streaming platform YouTube started showing the videos related to the Coronavirus outbreak in a dedicated shelf on the home page of itself.

For YouTube, the dedicated shelf is a means of promoting “authoritative content” to users.

Currently the dedicated shelf will be rolling out in 16 countries with more on the way, according to the company.

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Apple accidentally leaks four new iPad Pro models on its website before quickly taking them down

(CAKT) — Apple may have accidentally leaked iPad modelser on one of its website.

According to a Canadian Apple Blog, iPhone Canada, a support document on Apple’s Chinese website leaked four new iPad Pros 2020 lineup but was taken down shortly after being uploaded. The four models were spotted in the iPad user guide section, which means the images, specs or the price wasn’t revealed.

Apple…

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The CDC Recommends Americans Stay at Home — Unless They Work for the CDC: ProPublica

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(CAK TIMES) — As the president urged Americans on Monday to keep gatherings to fewer than 10 people, his administration left many federal workers still confused: Should they show up for work or not?

This follows a yearslong push by the Trump administration to sharply reduce telework across federal agencies, a shift that has hindered efforts to…

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Coronavirus India: Confirmed coronavirus cases in India rose to 107

(CAK TIMES) — Coronavirus cases rose to 107 in India today, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare stated, including that of those contaminated, 17 are foreigners. India reported 2 deaths from coronavirus.

Globally, cases have crossed 1,50,000 with over 5,700 deaths reported, across 137 countries.

“211 students & 7 compassionate cases departed by AI flight #Milan. All those who helped us…

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Bill Gates leaves Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway's boards

Bill Gates leaves Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway’s boards

Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft Corp. and co-chairman of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, listens during a session on the third day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2011 in Davos, Switzerland, on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011. The World Economic Forum in Davos will be attended by a record number of chief executive officers, with a total of 2,500 delegates attending the five-day…

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Apple’s WWDC 2020 conference goes online-only due to coronavirus outbreak

(CAK TIMES) — Apple on Friday announced that it will move its annual developers conference online. One of Apple’s biggest events of the year is going online only, amid concerns about the coronavirus outbreak that’s been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization.

The conference, known as WWDC 2020, will take place in an “entirely new format,” Apple said in a press release.

“The…

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How To Avoid Coronavirus? Lessons From People Whose Lives Depend On It

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(CAKT) —Andrea Amelse knows hand-washing. For the past eight years, she’s been washing her hands pretty much every time she passes a sink. When she’s near a bottle of antibacterial gel, she uses it. She makes a point of avoiding people with contagious illnesses, even though it can be uncomfortable to ask to work from home or miss a date with friends. And she makes sure she gets…

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Coronavirus Outbreak: European Union condemns Trump travel ban from Europe as virus spreads

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(CAK TIMES) — The European Union on Thursday has condemned Donald Trump’s “unilateral” decision to impose a ban on European citizens travelling to the US.

In a joint statement, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council president Charles Michel criticised Trump for failing to consult with European countries before taking the decision.

“The coronavirus is a global…

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Coronavirus Outbreak: Apple Warns Stores About Shortage of Replacement iPhones

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(CAK TIMES) — Apple’s coronavirus-related iPhone supply lack may cause issues if you total your handset in the near future.

In spite of the fact that Apple CEO Tim Cook said that China is dealing with the coronavirus outbreak and things might have returned to normal soon, it still seems to be affecting the company’s supply chain.

According to a report by Bloomberg, the iPhonemak…

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WHO declares coronavirus outbreak a pandemic

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(CAK TIMES) — The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic on Wednesday, saying cases outside China have risen 13-fold.

There are 118,000 cases in 114 countries, more than 4,000 deaths, the organisation said, and the virus has found a foothold on every continent except for Antarctica.

“We have never before seen a pandemic sparked by a coronavirus. And we…

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OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro will be 'all in on 5G,' CEO says

OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro will be ‘all in on 5G,’ CEO says

(CAKT) — OnePlus CEO and co-founder, Pete Lau, that the upcoming OnePlus 8 series of its phones will all be 5G enabled.

Speaking to CNET, OnePlus CEO and co-founder Pete Lau, talked about the future OnePlus 8 series, said that “going forward, we’re all in on 5G”.

Pete Lau confirms that both the non-Pro and the Pro versions of the upcoming handset will cost a little bit more because of 5G.…

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Bezos loses $7 billion overnight, $18 billion in a month, as market sells off on coronavirus outbreak: CNBC

(CAK TIMES) — Jeff Bezos lost $7 billion in paper wealth overnight, and more than $18 billion over the previous month, as Amazon‘s share cost has plunged on fear that the coronavirus outbreak will slowdown the global economy.

The world’s most richest person saw his wealth drop to $110 billion overnight, down from $117 billion, as Amazon‘s shares fell 7% at Monday’s open from Friday’s close.…

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