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  • How to order Apple products and save $1000 with trade-in

    How to order Apple products and save $1000 with trade-in

    CALIFORNIA: Customers can pre-order all models of the advanced iPhone 14 lineup on apple.com and on the Apple Store app. iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max will be available in stores and for delivery starting Friday, September 16. iPhone 14 Plus will be available in stores and for delivery beginning Friday, October 7.

    Apple Watch Series 8 with best-in-class health features and the redesigned Apple Watch SE are available to order today on apple.com and on the Apple Store app, and will be available in stores and for delivery beginning September 16. The all-new rugged and capable Apple Watch Ultra, also available to order online and on the Apple Store app, will be available in stores beginning Friday, September 23. AirPods Pro are available to order starting today, with availability in stores beginning September 23.

    Customers who shop directly with Apple in-store or online can enjoy personalized advice on buying and setting up a new device from an Apple Specialist. They can also take advantage of Apple’s convenient delivery and pickup options, special carrier offers, and great trade-in values.

    READ MORE: Features, prices of Apple Watch Series 8 and Watch SE

    The Best Place to Buy Apple Products

    Apple Store locations serve as a place where communities can come together, giving customers the chance to shop for the latest products, connect with expert team members, or even learn new skills with programs like Today at Apple. Apple team members can help customers select the device and financing option that is right for them, and set up their new device including transferring data and activating a cellular plan ensuring an exceptional retail experience in-store and online at apple.com/store.

    Apple makes it easy for customers to explore Apple products and accessories in person, online, and via personalized recommendations on the Apple Store app.

    Save Up to $1,000 on the All-New iPhone 14

    Through special carrier offers, financing options, and the Apple Trade In program, customers now have even more ways to become iPhone owners.

    iPhone holds its value for years, and customers can save up to $1,000 on the iPhone 14 lineup with trade-in either online at apple.com or at an Apple Store when they activate their device with select US carriers. For terms, eligibility requirements, and more details, see apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/carrier-offers.

    READ MORE: Prices, specification of iPhone 14 and 14 Plus

    The Apple Trade In program is quick and simple. Customers can receive up to $720 in credit toward their purchase when they trade in an eligible Apple device. Customers can choose between an instant credit toward a future purchase, or an Apple Gift Card they can use anytime on apple.com or at their local Apple Store. For those trading in products from home, Apple will send a prepaid trade-in kit to package and mail in the old device. As always, if the device isn’t eligible for credit, Apple will recycle it for free.

    Use Apple Card and Save More

    When customers shop at Apple using Apple Card, they can make monthly payments at 0 percent APR when they choose to check out with Apple Card Monthly Installments. And they’ll get 3 percent Daily Cash back all upfront.

    Easy Device Setup and Data Transfer

    Apple is also launching a new page on apple.com that gives customers an easy-to-follow guide to activating their new iPhone and transferring data over from their old device.

    READ MORE: Apple launches iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max

    For those moving to iPhone from Android, the Move to iOS app makes it easier than ever to securely transfer contacts, messages, WhatsApp content, photos, videos, email accounts, calendars, and more. The Move to iOS app is available for free and can be downloaded from the Google Play store.

    Accessibility Options for Shopping at Apple

    For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, Apple offers SignTime, which enables customers to communicate with AppleCare and Retail Customer Care by using American Sign Language in the US, British Sign Language in the UK, or French Sign Language in France. Customers visiting Apple Store locations can also use SignTime to remotely access a sign language interpreter without making an appointment ahead of time.

    Flexible Ways to Receive Apple Products

    After making a purchase online or on the Apple Store app, customers can choose to pick up their products in-store or from the comfort of their homes, with same-day or next-day delivery available in many locations.

    Make the Most Out of Apple Devices

    For those looking to learn more about their new products, free Today at Apple sessions have returned to stores, offering tips on how to get the most out of iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch across various hardware and software features. Learn more at apple.com/today.

  • Features, prices of Apple Watch Series 8 and Watch SE

    Features, prices of Apple Watch Series 8 and Watch SE

    CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA: Apple introduced Apple Watch Series 8 and the new Apple Watch SE, which bring groundbreaking technology and performance, and important safety innovations to the two best-selling smartwatches. Apple Watch Series 8 features the beloved design of Apple Watch, including a large, Always-On Retina display and a strong crack-resistant front crystal. With all-day 18-hour battery life, Apple Watch Series 8 builds on best-in-class health and safety features like the ECG app and fall detection by introducing temperature-sensing capabilities, retrospective ovulation estimates, Crash Detection, and international roaming.

    The new Apple Watch SE delivers the core Apple Watch experience, including Activity tracking, high and low heart rate notifications, and Emergency SOS, as well as the new Crash Detection feature and a completely redesigned back case that perfectly matches the three classic case finishes, all at a more affordable price of $249 (US). Both models are powered by watchOS 9, introducing new and more customizable watch faces like Lunar and Metropolitan, an enhanced Workout app, sleep stages, a first-of-its-kind AFib History feature, and an all-new Medications app.

    Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE are available to order today, with availability beginning Friday, September 16.

    READ MORE: Prices, specification of iPhone 14 and 14 Plus

    Pricing and Availability

    Customers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, the UAE, the UK, the US, and more than 40 other countries and regions can order Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE today, with availability in stores beginning Friday, September 16.

    Apple Watch Series 8 starts at $399 (US) and Apple Watch SE starts at $249 (US).

    Apple Watch Nike bands and Apple Watch Hermès bands will be available to order today from apple.com/store and in the Apple Store app, with availability in stores beginning Friday, September 16.

    watchOS 9 will be available for Apple Watch Series 4 and later on Monday, September 12, and requires iPhone 8 or later and iPhone SE (2nd generation) or later running iOS 16. Not all features are available on all devices and in all regions.

    Three months of Apple Fitness+ are included for customers who purchase Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE, or Apple Watch Ultra, or new purchases of Apple Watch Series 4 or later.

    “We hear from customers how Apple Watch helps them stay connected with loved ones, be more active, and live healthier lives,” said Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer. “Apple Watch Series 8 reinforces our commitment in these areas with the addition of pioneering technology, while Apple Watch SE brings advanced core features at a new starting price. Powered by watchOS 9, the best smartwatches deliver more capabilities than ever before.”

    READ MORE: Apple launches iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max

    Wrist Temperature Sensing for Women’s Health

    The menstrual cycle is an important marker of health, and many physicians consider it a vital sign. Apple Watch Series 8 features innovative new temperature-sensing capabilities that give women further insights into their health, designed with the same privacy protections as with all other health data.1

    Apple Watch Series 8 takes a unique approach to temperature sensing with a two-sensor design — one sensor on the back of the watch, nearest the skin, and another just under the display — reducing bias from the outside environment.

    Nighttime wrist temperature can be a good indicator of overall body temperature. The sensors in Apple Watch Series 8 sample the wrist temperature during sleep every five seconds and measure changes as small as 0.1° C. In the Health app, users can see nightly shifts in baseline temperature, which can be caused by exercise, jet lag, or even illness.

    Utilizing the new temperature-sensing capabilities in Apple Watch Series 8, users can receive retrospective ovulation estimates. Knowing when ovulation has occurred can be helpful for family planning, and Apple Watch Series 8 makes it easy and convenient by providing these estimates in the Health app. Temperature sensing also enables improved period predictions. 

    Additionally, with iOS 16 and watchOS 9, all Cycle Tracking users can now receive a notification if their logged cycle history shows a possible deviation, such as irregular, infrequent, or prolonged periods, and persistent spotting, which can be symptoms of underlying health conditions.

    READ MORE: Apple unveils Watch Ultra Pro with new design

    Crash Detection 

    To enable Crash Detection, Apple developed an advanced sensor-fusion algorithm that leverages a new, more powerful gyroscope and accelerometer on Apple Watch, which now has the highest dynamic range accelerometer in any smartwatch. To create the algorithm, data was collected from these new motion sensors at professional crash test labs with common passenger cars in simulated real-world accidents, including head-on, rear-end, side-impact, and rollovers. In addition to motion data, Crash Detection uses the barometer, GPS, and the microphone on iPhone as inputs to detect the unique patterns that can indicate whether a severe crash has taken place.

    When Apple Watch detects a severe car crash, the device will check in with the user and dial emergency services if they are unresponsive after a 10-second countdown. Emergency responders will receive the user’s device location, which is also shared with the user’s emergency contacts. When combined, Crash Detection on Apple Watch and iPhone work seamlessly to get users help efficiently. When a severe car crash is detected, the emergency services call interface will appear on Apple Watch, as it is most likely to be in closer proximity to the user, while the call is placed through iPhone if it is in range for the best possible connection.

    Low Power Mode

    To keep users connected for even longer, a new Low Power Mode can extend battery life to reach up to 36 hours for Apple Watch Series 8 with iPhone present.3 This new mode temporarily disables or limits select sensors and features, including the Always-On Retina display, workout autostart, heart health notifications, and more.

    watchOS 9

    The latest software brings new features and enhanced experiences to the world’s leading wearable operating system:

    With international roaming coming later this fall, users can stay connected to a cellular network while traveling abroad. Plans can be extended to Apple Watch from iPhone for little or no additional fee and will be available with over 30 carriers worldwide.

    Users who are diagnosed with AFib can turn on the FDA-cleared AFib History feature and access important information, including an estimate of how frequently their heart rhythm shows signs of AFib, providing deeper insights into their condition. Users will receive notifications with an estimate from the previous week and also have access to a detailed history in the Health app on iPhone, including lifestyle factors that may influence AFib, like sleep, alcohol consumption, and exercise. In addition, users can download a PDF from the Health app on iPhone that details the history of their AFib and lifestyle factors, which can easily be shared with doctors and care providers for more informed conversations. The first-of-its-kind AFib History feature in watchOS 9 has received a number of local clearances and approvals from health authorities around the world, and will be available in more than 100 countries and territories, including the US, Australia, Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, Mexico, South Africa, the UK, and more.

    The completely redesigned Compass app in watchOS 9 surfaces more in-depth information and three distinct views. The app displays a new hybrid view that simultaneously shows both an analog compass dial and a digital view. Turning the Digital Crown reveals an additional view that includes latitude, longitude, elevation, and incline, as well as an orienteering view showing Compass Waypoints and Backtrack. Backtrack uses GPS data to create a path showing where the user has been, which is useful if they get lost or disoriented and need help retracing their steps. It can turn on automatically in the background when off the grid. Compass Waypoints are a quick and convenient way to mark a location or point of interest directly in the app. Tapping the Compass Waypoint icon drops a waypoint. Selecting one provides a targeted view of the direction of the waypoint and an approximation of how far away it is.

    The Workout app in watchOS 9 includes new in-session views, such as Segments, Splits, and Elevation, that offer more precise workout data. Users can also improve their training with advanced workout experiences, including Heart Rate Zones, Custom Workouts, Pacer, and, coming later this year, Race Route. For triathlons or activities with any sequence of swimming, biking, or running, the new Multisport workout uses autodetection to easily switch between workouts and records transition times. watchOS 9 also brings more data and features to help track how efficiently users run. New running form metrics, including Stride Length, Ground Contact Time, and Vertical Oscillation, can all be added as metrics on Workout Views.

    Sleep tracking in watchOS 9 provides even more insights with the introduction of sleep stages. Apple Watch uses signals from the accelerometer and heart rate sensor to estimate when users are in REM, Core, or Deep sleep. Sleep stage data can be viewed directly on Apple Watch in the Sleep app, and users can view more detailed information in the Health app on iPhone, including interactive sleep stages charts, as well as time asleep alongside heart rate or respiratory rate, in sleep comparison charts.

    The new Medications experience on Apple Watch and iPhone helps users manage and track their medications, vitamins, and supplements, allowing them to create a medications list, set up schedules and reminders, and view information on their medications in the Health app.7

    Apple Watch Series 8 Lineup

    Apple Watch Series 8 will be available across a range of case finishes, colors, and band types to fit a variety of personal styles. Apple Watch Series 8 comes in aluminum and stainless steel cases in two sizes, 41mm and 45mm, and is compatible with all bands. Aluminum case colors for Apple Watch Series 8 include starlight, midnight, silver, and (PRODUCT)RED, while the stainless steel case offers silver, graphite, and gold. With Apple Watch Studio, Apple Watch Series 8 can be paired with any available band in the same collection. 

    Apple Watch Nike and Apple Watch Hermès also debut new bands and watch faces this fall. Nike has vibrant new Sport Band colors and a new Sport Loop with the “Just Do It” logo woven right into the band. Starting this fall, any Apple Watch user running watchOS 9 — even those without a Nike model — will be able to access all the Nike watch faces, including the fresh colors coming to the Bounce face.

    Apple Watch Hermès introduces two new bands: H Diagonal, which creates a sporty pattern of the Hermès H with hundreds of microperforations, and Gourmette Metal, which features a polished stainless steel chain and noir leather wrapping twice around the wrist. A whimsical new Hermès watch face called Lucky Horse beautifully complements the new bands and celebrates the equestrian roots of the house with an animated horse that sleeps when the wrist is down and comes alive when it is raised.

    Apple Watch SE 

    The new Apple Watch SE delivers advanced features at a new low price, and is a great way for users to start their Apple Watch journey, use with Family Setup, or gift to their loved ones. Powerful upgrades include the S8 SiP advanced dual-core processor, the same processor that is in Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra, making it 20 percent faster than the previous generation, along with Crash Detection and international roaming.

    Apple Watch SE maintains the same case design, but features a redesigned matching back case made of a nylon composite material, making it lighter than ever. With watchOS 9, Apple Watch SE users can enjoy the benefits of the new Compass app in addition to the enhanced fitness and wellness features. Apple Watch SE is available in 40mm and 44mm aluminum cases, in midnight, starlight, and silver finishes, and is compatible with all bands. 

    Apple Watch and the Environment 

    Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE are designed to minimize their impact on the environment. Both models are made with 100 percent recycled aluminum in the case, 100 percent recycled tungsten in the Taptic Engine, and 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets. In a first for Apple Watch, both models feature 100 percent recycled gold — in the plating of multiple printed circuit boards on Apple Watch Series 8, and in the plating of the SiP on the new Apple Watch SE. Both models are free of mercury, BFRs, PVC, and beryllium. No Apple Watch packaging uses outer plastic wrap, and 94 percent or more of the packaging is fiber based, bringing Apple closer to its goal of completely removing plastic from its packaging by 2025.

    Today, Apple is carbon neutral for global corporate operations, and by 2030, plans to be 100 percent carbon neutral across the entire manufacturing supply chains and all product life cycles. This means that every Apple device sold, from component manufacturing, assembly, transport, customer use, charging, all the way through recycling and material recovery, will have net-zero climate impact.

    Privacy

    Privacy is fundamental in the design and development across all of Apple’s features. When a user’s iPhone is locked with a passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID, all of their health and fitness data in the Health app — other than Medical ID — is encrypted. Any Health data backed up to iCloud is encrypted both in transit and on Apple servers. When using iOS and watchOS with the default two-factor authentication and a passcode, Health app data synced to iCloud is encrypted end-to-end, meaning that Apple does not have the key to decrypt the data and therefore cannot read it.

  • Prices, specification of iPhone 14 and 14 Plus

    Prices, specification of iPhone 14 and 14 Plus

    CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA: Apple introduced iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, featuring two sizes — 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches — in a sophisticated design with impressive camera upgrades and groundbreaking new safety capabilities. iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus take stunning photos and video with a powerful camera system featuring new Main and front TrueDepth cameras, the Ultra Wide camera for unique perspectives, and Photonic Engine — an enhanced image pipeline. Both models include the A15 Bionic chip with a 5-core GPU, which offers incredible performance and efficiency for demanding workloads, and is designed with privacy and security built in.

    iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus introduce critical safety capabilities such as Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite, a first in the industry. And with amazing battery life, industry-leading durability features, and super-fast 5G, this iPhone lineup is more advanced than ever before. iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus will be available in midnight, blue, starlight, purple, and (PRODUCT) RED finishes. Pre-orders begin Friday, September 9, with availability for iPhone 14 beginning Friday, September 16, and availability for iPhone 14 Plus beginning Friday, October 7.

    Pricing and Availability

    iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus will be available in midnight, blue, starlight, purple, and (PRODUCT)RED in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage capacities.

    Customers in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, the UAE, the UK, the US, and more than 30 other countries and regions will be able to pre-order iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus beginning at 5 a.m. PDT on Friday, September 9, with iPhone 14 availability beginning Friday, September 16, and iPhone 14 Plus beginning Friday, October 7.

    iPhone 14 will be available in Malaysia, Turkey, and 20 other countries and regions beginning Friday, September 23.

    Emergency SOS via satellite will be available starting in the US and Canada in November, and the service will be included for free for two years with the activation of iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus.

    Customers can get iPhone 14 for $33.29 (US) a month for 24 months or $799 (US) before trade-in, and iPhone 14 Plus for $37.45 (US) a month for 24 months or $899 (US) before trade-in from apple.com/store, in the Apple Store app, and at Apple Store locations. iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are also available through Apple Authorized Resellers and select carriers.12

    Customers can save up to $800 (US) on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus after trade-in directly from apple.com/store or at an Apple Store when they activate it with select US carriers. Terms apply. For eligibility requirements and more details, see apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/carrier-offers. Pricing for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus includes a $30 (US) carrier instant discount that requires carrier activation.

    Customers in the US can get ready for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus pre-orders until 10 p.m. PDT on Thursday, September 8, by visiting apple.com/store or using the Apple Store app. They can choose to pay monthly or in full, add a trade-in credit toward their new iPhone, or upgrade through the iPhone Upgrade Program.

    READ MORE: Apple launches iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max

    iOS 16 will be available as a free software update on Monday, September 12.

    Customers who purchase iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus will receive three free months of Apple Arcade with a new subscription.

    Leather Wallet with MagSafe and iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus Leather Cases will be available in five new colors: midnight, forest green, ink, umber, and orange. iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus Clear Case and Silicone Cases will be available in midnight, storm blue, red, chalk pink, lilac, elderberry, succulent, and sunglow

    “Our customers rely on their iPhone every day, and iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus introduce groundbreaking new technologies and important safety capabilities. With the new, larger 6.7-inch display on iPhone 14 Plus, users can enjoy more content onscreen when browsing the web and even more text,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “Both phones have a powerful new Main camera with a huge leap in low-light performance, advanced connectivity capabilities with 5G and eSIM, and the incredible performance of A15 Bionic, which helps enable even better battery life. All of this, tightly integrated with iOS 16, makes iPhone more essential than ever.” 

    A Beautiful and Durable Design with Amazing Battery Life

    Available in the popular 6.1-inch size and a stunning new 6.7-inch size,2 iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus feature a durable and sleek aerospace-grade aluminum design in five beautiful finishes. The larger display of iPhone 14 Plus is great for streaming movies and playing games, and iPhone 14 Plus boasts the best battery life ever in an iPhone.3 Both models have an updated internal design for better thermal performance, gorgeous Super Retina XDR displays with OLED technology that supports 1200 nits of peak HDR brightness, a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and Dolby Vision.

    READ MORE: Apple unveils Watch Ultra Pro with new design

    iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus also feature the durable Ceramic Shield front cover — exclusive to iPhone and tougher than any other smartphone glass — and are protected from common spills and accidents with water and dust resistance.

    Powerful Camera Upgrades Enabled by Photonic Engine

    iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus introduce a new standard for photo and video capture with a new 12MP Main camera featuring a larger sensor and larger pixels, a new front TrueDepth camera, the Ultra Wide camera to capture more of a scene, and Photonic Engine for a giant leap in low-light performance.

    Through a deep integration of hardware and software, Photonic Engine improves mid- to low-light performance for photos across all cameras: up to 2x on the Ultra Wide camera, 2x on the TrueDepth camera, and an impressive 2.5x on the new Main camera. Photonic Engine enables this dramatic increase in quality by applying the computational benefits of Deep Fusion earlier in the imaging process to deliver extraordinary detail, and preserve subtle textures, provide better color, and maintain more information in a photo.

    Dual-camera system upgrades and features include:

    A new Main camera with a larger ƒ/1.5 aperture and 1.9 µm pixels, enabling photo and video improvements in all lighting scenarios for better detail and motion freezing, less noise, faster exposure times, and sensor-shift optical image stabilization.

    A new front TrueDepth camera with an ƒ/1.9 aperture that enables better low-light performance for photos and video. Using autofocus for the first time, it can focus even faster in low light and capture group shots from farther away.

    A new Action mode for incredibly smooth-looking video that adjusts to significant shakes, motion, and vibrations, even when video is being captured in the middle of the action.

    The Ultra Wide camera, offering a unique perspective for wider shots and improvements to low-light photos with Photonic Engine.

    An improved True Tone flash that is 10 percent brighter and has better uniformity for more consistent lighting.

    Cinematic mode, now available in 4K at 30 fps and 4K at 24 fps.

    End-to-end Dolby Vision HDR, available only on iPhone.

     Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via Satellite

    The entire iPhone 14 lineup introduces groundbreaking safety capabilities that can provide emergency assistance when it matters most. With a new dual-core accelerometer capable of detecting G-force measurements of up to 256Gs and a new high dynamic range gyroscope, Crash Detection on iPhone can now detect a severe car crash and automatically dial emergency services when a user is unconscious or unable to reach their iPhone. These capabilities build on existing components, like the barometer, which can now detect cabin pressure changes, the GPS for additional input for speed changes, and the microphone,5 which can recognize loud noises typified by severe car crashes. Advanced Apple-designed motion algorithms trained with over a million hours of real-world driving and crash record data provide even better accuracy. When combined with Apple Watch, Crash Detection seamlessly leverages the unique strength of both devices to get users help efficiently. When a severe crash is detected, the emergency services call interface will appear on Apple Watch, as it is most likely to be in closer proximity to the user, while the call is placed through iPhone if it is in range for the best possible connection.6

    Crash Detection uses specialized components paired with Apple-designed algorithms to detect a severe car crash and automatically dial emergency services when a user is unconscious or unable to reach their iPhone.

    The iPhone 14 lineup also introduces Emergency SOS via satellite, which combines custom components deeply integrated with software to allow antennas to connect directly to a satellite, enabling messaging with emergency services when outside of cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. Satellites are moving targets with low bandwidth, and it can take minutes for messages to get through. Since every second counts, with Emergency SOS via satellite, iPhone front-loads a few vital questions to assess the user’s situation, and shows them where to point their phone to connect to a satellite. The initial questionnaire and follow-up messages are then relayed to centers staffed by Apple trained specialists who can call for help on the user’s behalf. This breakthrough technology also allows users to manually share their location over satellite with Find My when there is no cellular or Wi-Fi connection, providing a sense of security when hiking or camping off the grid. Emergency SOS via satellite will be available to users in the US and Canada in November, and the service will be free for two years.

    A15 Bionic: A Powerhouse with a 5-Core GPU

    A15 Bionic brings incredible performance to iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus. Still faster than all the competition at any price, the 5-core GPU enables even smoother graphics for video apps and high-performance gaming, and powers incredible camera features like Photonic Engine and Cinematic mode, all while delivering impressive battery life, and protecting privacy and security with the Secure Enclave. The 6-core CPU handles demanding tasks smoothly and efficiently, and the 16-core Neural Engine is capable of 15.8 trillion operations per second, enabling even faster machine learning computations for features in iOS 16 and third-party app experiences.

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    A15 Bionic with a 5-core GPU enables smoother graphics, and powers incredible computational photography capabilities and amazing battery life, with privacy built in.

    Powerful Connection Capabilities

    iPhone offers users super-fast downloads and uploads, better streaming, and real-time connectivity with 5G to help them stay in touch, share, and enjoy content.8 Support for 5G on iPhone now extends to over 250 carrier partners in over 70 markets around the world, with expanded support for standalone networks. eSIM allows users to easily connect or quickly transfer their existing plans digitally, is a more secure alternative to a physical SIM card, and allows for multiple cellular plans on a single device. iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus remove the SIM tray for US models, enabling users to more quickly and easily set up their devices.

    Apple Fitness+ for All iPhone Users

    Later this fall, for the first time ever, Apple Fitness+ will be available for all iPhone users to subscribe to and enjoy in the 21 countries it is offered in, even if they don’t have an Apple Watch. iPhone users will have access to the entire service featuring over 3,000 studio-style workouts and meditations, all led by a diverse and inclusive team of trainers. Fitness+ users will see onscreen trainer guidance and interval timing, and estimated calories burned will be used to make progress on their Move ring. Fitness+ will be fully integrated with the Fitness app coming with iOS 16 and located in the middle tab, where users can stay motivated to close their Move ring through awards, activity sharing, and more. Users only need an iPhone to sign up, and can then experience Fitness+ on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.

    Featuring iOS 16

    iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus feature iOS 16, offering a reimagined Lock Screen along with new communication, sharing, and intelligence features that together change the way users experience iPhone. The Lock Screen is more personal, beautiful, and helpful than ever with a multilayered effect that artfully sets subjects of photos in front of the time, and newly designed widgets that offer information at a glance. For Lock Screen inspiration, the wallpaper gallery offers a range of options, including Apple collections, a Weather wallpaper to see live weather conditions as they change throughout the day, an Astronomy wallpaper for views of the Earth, moon, and solar system, and many more. With Messages, users can now edit or recall recently sent messages, and mark conversations as unread to revisit them later.9 iCloud Shared Photo Library makes it even easier to share a collection of photos with family.10 Live Text gets more powerful with the ability to recognize text in video and quickly convert currency, translate text, and more, and Visual Look Up adds a new feature that allows users to tap and hold on the subject of an image to lift it from the background and place it in apps like Messages.

    iPhone and the Environment

    iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are designed to minimize their impact on the environment, including antenna lines that use upcycled plastic water bottles that have been chemically transformed into a stronger, higher-performance material. iPhone 14 models also use 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, including those used in MagSafe, and 100 percent recycled tungsten in the Taptic Engine. Both models also include 100 percent recycled tin in the solder of multiple printed circuit boards, and 100 percent recycled gold in the plating of multiple printed circuit boards and in the wire of all cameras. Fiber-based packaging does not use outer plastic wrap, bringing Apple closer to its goal of completely removing plastic from all packaging by 2025.

    Today, Apple is carbon neutral for global corporate operations, and by 2030, plans to be 100 percent carbon neutral across its entire manufacturing supply chain and all product life cycles. This means that every Apple device sold, from component manufacturing, assembly, transport, customer use, charging, all the way through recycling and material recovery, will have net-zero climate impact.

  • Apple launches iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max

    Apple launches iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max

    CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA: Apple today announced iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, the most advanced Pro lineup ever, featuring the Dynamic Island — a new design that introduces an intuitive way to experience iPhone — and the Always-On display.

    Powered by A16 Bionic, the fastest chip ever in a smartphone, iPhone 14 Pro introduces a new class of pro camera system, with the first-ever 48MP Main camera on iPhone featuring a quad-pixel sensor, and Photonic Engine, an enhanced image pipeline that dramatically improves low-light photos.

    These groundbreaking advancements make iPhone even more indispensable for everyday tasks, creative projects, and now even emergency situations with features such as Emergency SOS via satellite and Crash Detection. iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will be available in four gorgeous new finishes: deep purple, silver, gold, and space black. Pre-orders begin Friday, September 9, with availability beginning Friday, September 16. 

    “Our customers count on their iPhone every day, and with iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, we’re delivering more advancements than any other iPhone. iPhone 14 Pro introduces a camera system that empowers every user — from the casual user to the professional — to take their best photos and video, and innovative new technologies like the Always-On display and the Dynamic Island, which offers new interactions for notifications and activities,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “Groundbreaking safety capabilities bring users even more security, offering help when they need it most. And with the incredibly powerful and efficient A16 Bionic chip and all-day battery life, this is the best iPhone yet.”

    A Stunning Design and the Most Advanced Display on a Smartphone

    iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max feature a beautiful surgical-grade stainless steel and textured matte glass design in four stunning colors. Available in 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch sizes,1 both models include a new Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion that features the Always-On display for the first time ever on iPhone, enabled by a new 1Hz refresh rate and multiple power-efficient technologies. This makes the new Lock Screen even more useful, keeping the time, widgets, and Live Activities available at a glance. The advanced display also brings the same peak HDR brightness level as Pro Display XDR, and the highest outdoor peak brightness in a smartphone: up to 2000 nits, which is twice as bright as iPhone 13 Pro.

    Both models include a new Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion that features the Always-On display for the first time ever on iPhone, enabled by a new 1Hz refresh rate and multiple power-efficient technologies.

    iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max also continue to offer industry-leading durability features with the Ceramic Shield front cover — tougher than any smartphone glass — and are protected from common spills and accidents with water and dust resistance.

    Dynamic Island: An Interactive User Experience

    The Dynamic Island enables new ways to interact with iPhone, featuring a design that blends the line between hardware and software, adapting in real time to show important alerts, notifications, and activities. With the introduction of the Dynamic Island, the TrueDepth camera has been redesigned to take up less of the display area. Without impeding content on the screen, the Dynamic Island maintains an active state to allow users easier access to controls with a simple tap-and-hold. Ongoing background activities like Maps, Music, or a timer remain visible and interactive, and third-party apps in iOS 16 that provide information like sports scores and ride-sharing with Live Activities can take advantage of the Dynamic Island. 

    The Dynamic Island blurs the line between hardware and software, fluidly expanding into different shapes to clearly convey important activities like Face ID authentication.

    A New Class of Pro Camera System

    The pro camera system on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in a smartphone, empowering every user — casual or professional — to capture the best photos and video.

    The pro camera system on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max takes computational photography even further with the introduction of Photonic Engine, improving mid- to low-light performance across all cameras through a deep integration of hardware and software.

    iPhone 14 Pro takes computational photography even further with Photonic Engine, offering a giant leap for mid- to low-light performance in photos across all cameras through a deep integration of hardware and software: up to 2x on the Main camera, up to 3x on the Ultra Wide camera, up to 2x on the Telephoto camera, and up to 2x on the TrueDepth camera. Photonic Engine enables this dramatic increase in quality by applying Deep Fusion earlier in the imaging process to deliver extraordinary detail, and preserve subtle textures, provide better color, and maintain more information in a photo.

    For the first time ever, the Pro lineup features a new 48MP Main camera with a quad-pixel sensor that adapts to the photo being captured, and features second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization. For most photos, the quad-pixel sensor combines every four pixels into one large quad pixel equivalent to 2.44 µm, resulting in amazing low-light capture and keeping photo size at a practical 12MP.

    The quad-pixel sensor also enables a 2x Telephoto option that uses the middle 12 megapixels of the sensor for full-resolution photos and 4K videos with no digital zoom. This delivers optical quality at a familiar focal length, which is great for features like Portrait mode. The quad-pixel sensor also brings benefits to pro workflows, optimizing for detail in ProRAW. And with a new machine learning model designed specifically for the quad-pixel sensor, iPhone now shoots ProRAW at 48MP with an unprecedented level of detail, enabling new creative workflows for pro users.

    The quad-pixel sensor on the 48MP Main camera brings benefits to pro workflows, optimizing for detail in ProRAW and allowing for an unprecedented level of detail.

    Additional pro camera system upgrades and features include:

    A new 12MP Ultra Wide camera with 1.4 µm pixels, which delivers sharper images with more detail, improving already powerful macro photography capabilities.

    An improved Telephoto camera that offers 3x optical zoom.

    A new front TrueDepth camera with an ƒ/1.9 aperture that enables better low-light performance for photos and video. Using autofocus for the first time, it can focus even faster in low light and capture group shots from farther away.

    A new Adaptive True Tone flash that has been completely redesigned with an array of nine LEDs that change pattern based on the chosen focal length.

    Powerful computational photography benefits like Night mode, Smart HDR 4, Portrait mode with Portrait Lighting, Night mode Portrait photos, Photographic Styles to personalize the look of every photo, and Apple ProRAW.

    A new Action mode for incredibly smooth-looking video that adjusts to significant shakes, motion, and vibrations, even when video is being captured in the middle of the action.

    Cinematic mode, now available in 4K at 30 fps and 4K at 24 fps.

    Pro-level workflows for video, including ProRes and end-to-end Dolby Vision HDR.

    A new Action mode allows for incredibly smooth-looking video that adjusts to significant shakes, motion, and vibrations, even when video is being captured in the middle of the action.

    Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via Satellite

    The entire iPhone 14 lineup introduces groundbreaking safety capabilities that can provide emergency assistance when it matters most. With a new dual-core accelerometer capable of detecting G-force measurements of up to 256Gs and a new high dynamic range gyroscope, Crash Detection on iPhone can now detect a severe car crash and automatically dial emergency services when a user is unconscious or unable to reach their iPhone.

    These capabilities build on existing components, like the barometer, which can now detect cabin pressure changes, the GPS for additional input for speed changes, and the microphone, which can recognize loud noises typified by severe car crashes. Advanced Apple-designed motion algorithms trained with over a million hours of real-world driving and crash record data provide even better accuracy.

    When combined with Apple Watch, Crash Detection seamlessly leverages the unique strength of both devices to get users help efficiently. When a severe crash is detected, the emergency services call interface will appear on Apple Watch, as it is most likely to be in closer proximity to the user, while the call is placed through iPhone if it is in range for the best possible connection.

    The iPhone 14 lineup also introduces Emergency SOS via satellite, which combines custom components deeply integrated with software to allow antennas to connect directly to a satellite, enabling messaging with emergency services when outside of cellular or Wi-Fi coverage.

    Satellites are moving targets with low bandwidth, and it can take minutes for messages to get through. Since every second counts, with Emergency SOS via satellite, iPhone front-loads a few vital questions to assess the user’s situation and shows them where to point their phone to connect to a satellite. The initial questionnaire and follow-up messages are then relayed to centers staffed by Apple‑trained specialists who can call for help on the user’s behalf.

    This breakthrough technology also allows users to manually share their location over satellite with Find My when there is no cellular or Wi-Fi connection, providing a sense of security when hiking or camping off the grid. Emergency SOS via satellite will be available to users in the US and Canada in November, and the service will be free for two years.

    A16 Bionic: The Fastest Chip in a Smartphone

    The A16 Bionic chip in iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max is generations ahead of the competition, and unlocks unparalleled experiences like the Dynamic Island, powers all-day battery life,7 and delivers impressive computational photography capabilities. With two high-performance cores and four high-efficiency cores, the new 6-core CPU is up to 40 percent faster than the competition and easily handles demanding workloads. A16 Bionic features an accelerated 5-core GPU with 50 percent more memory bandwidth — perfect for graphics-intensive games and apps — and a new 16-core Neural Engine capable of nearly 17 trillion operations per second. Using Apple’s best-in-class fusion architecture to combine performance and energy savings, the chip delivers more performance with a fraction of the power compared to the competition. 

    Fundamental to the pro camera system, A16 Bionic powers incredible computational photography features. The CPU, GPU, Neural Engine, and image signal processor seamlessly work together to support the new camera hardware and perform up to 4 trillion operations per photo.

    A16 Bionic is generations ahead of the competition and powers incredible computational photography features.

    Powerful Cellular Capabilities and 5G

    iPhone offers users super-fast downloads and uploads, better streaming, and real-time connectivity with 5G to help them stay in touch, share, and enjoy content.8 Support for 5G on iPhone now extends to over 250 carrier partners in over 70 markets around the world, with expanded support for standalone networks. eSIM allows users to easily connect or quickly transfer their existing plans digitally, is a more secure alternative to a physical SIM card, and allows for multiple cellular plans on a single device. iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max remove the SIM tray for US models, enabling users to more quickly and easily set up their device.

    Apple Fitness+ for All iPhone Users

    Later this fall, for the first time ever, Apple Fitness+ will be available for all iPhone users to subscribe to and enjoy in the 21 countries it is offered in, even if they don’t have an Apple Watch. iPhone users will have access to the entire service featuring over 3,000 studio-style workouts and meditations, all led by a diverse and inclusive team of trainers. Fitness+ users will see onscreen trainer guidance and interval timing, and estimated calories burned will be used to make progress on their Move ring. Fitness+ will be fully integrated with the Fitness app coming with iOS 16 and located in the middle tab, where users can stay motivated to close their Move ring through awards, activity sharing, and more. Users only need an iPhone to sign up, and can then experience Fitness+ on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.

    Featuring iOS 16

    Designed to take advantage of the new capabilities of iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 16 features a reimagined Lock Screen along with new communication, sharing, and intelligence features that together change the way users experience iPhone. The Lock Screen is more personal, beautiful, and helpful than ever with a multilayered effect that artfully sets subjects of photos in front of the time, and newly designed widgets that offer information at a glance. For Lock Screen inspiration, the wallpaper gallery offers a range of options, including Apple collections, a Weather wallpaper to see live weather conditions as they change throughout the day, an Astronomy wallpaper for views of the Earth, moon, and solar system, and many more. With Messages, users can now edit or recall recently sent messages, and mark conversations as unread to revisit them later.9 iCloud Shared Photo Library makes it even easier to share a collection of photos with family.10 Live Text gets more powerful with the ability to recognize text in video and quickly convert currency, translate text, and more, and Visual Look Up adds a new feature that allows users to tap and hold on the subject of an image to lift it from the background and place it in apps like Messages.

    iPhone and the Environment

    iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are designed to minimize their impact on the environment, with 100 percent recycled rare earth elements used in all magnets, including those used in MagSafe, and 100 percent recycled tungsten in the Taptic Engine. Both models also include 100 percent recycled tin in the solder of multiple printed circuit boards, and 100 percent recycled gold in the plating of multiple printed circuit boards and in the wire of all cameras. Fiber-based packaging does not use outer plastic wrap, bringing Apple closer to its goal of completely removing plastic from all packaging by 2025. 

    Today, Apple is carbon neutral for global corporate operations, and by 2030, plans to be 100 percent carbon neutral across its entire manufacturing supply chain and all product life cycles. This means that every Apple device sold, from component manufacturing, assembly, transport, customer use, charging, all the way through recycling and material recovery, will have net-zero climate impact.

    Pricing and Availability

    iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will be available in deep purple, silver, gold, and space black in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage capacities. 

    Customers in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, the UAE, the UK, the US, and 30 other countries and regions will be able to pre-order iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max beginning at 5 a.m. PDT on Friday, September 9, with availability beginning Friday, September 16. 

    iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will be available in Malaysia, Turkey, and 20 other countries and regions beginning Friday, September 23.

    Emergency SOS via satellite will be available starting in the US and Canada in November, and the service will be included for free for two years with the activation of iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

    Customers can get iPhone 14 Pro for $41.62 (US) a month for 24 months or $999 (US) before trade-in, and iPhone 14 Pro Max for $45.79 (US) a month for 24 months or $1,099 (US) before trade-in from the Apple Store.

  • Apple unveils Watch Ultra Pro with new design

    Apple unveils Watch Ultra Pro with new design

    CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA: Apple today announced Apple Watch Ultra, which brings a new bold design and a wide range of features built for endurance, exploration, and adventure. Apple Watch Ultra introduces a 49mm titanium case and flat sapphire front crystal that reveals the biggest and brightest Apple Watch display yet. A customizable Action button offers instant access to a wide range of useful features. Apple Watch Ultra has the best battery life of any Apple Watch, reaching up to 36 hours during normal use.

    Additionally, a new low-power setting, ideal for multi-day experiences, can extend battery life to reach up to 60 hours. The Wayfinder watch face is designed specifically for the larger Apple Watch Ultra display and includes a compass built into the dial, with space for up to eight complications. Apple Watch Ultra also brings three new bands — Trail Loop, Alpine Loop, and Ocean Band — offering unique design features that provide a secure and comfortable fit for every adventure.

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    Apple Watch Ultra is available to order today, with availability beginning Friday, September 23.

    “Inspired by explorers and athletes from around the world, we created an entirely new category of Apple Watch designed for new and extreme environments — it’s the most rugged and capable Apple Watch yet,” said Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer. “Apple Watch Ultra is a versatile tool that empowers users to push their boundaries with adventure, endurance, and exploration.”

    Made from aerospace-grade titanium, Apple Watch Ultra provides the perfect balance of weight, durability, and corrosion resistance. The case rises up to surround all edges of the flat sapphire front crystal, protecting the Retina display, which is up to 2000 nits — 2x brighter than any Apple Watch display yet. The new Action button in high-contrast international orange is easily customized for instant access to a variety of features, including Workouts, Compass Waypoints, Backtrack, and more.

    Apple Watch Ultra has three built-in microphones to significantly improve sound quality in voice calls during any conditions. An adaptive beamforming algorithm uses the microphones to capture voice while reducing ambient background sounds, resulting in remarkable clarity. In challenging windy environments, Apple Watch Ultra uses advanced wind noise-reduction algorithms, including machine learning, to deliver clear and intelligible audio for calls.

    Designed specifically for endurance athletes and runners, the Trail Loopband is the thinnest Apple Watch band to date. The lightweight woven textile is both soft and flexible, allowing it to cinch to the optimal fit, and the convenient tab is designed for quick and easy adjustment.

    With explorers in mind, the Alpine Loop band features two integrated layers made from one continuous weaving process that eliminates the need for stitching. The top loops, interspersed with high-strength yarn, provide adjustability and a secure attachment for the titanium G-hook fastener.

    The Ocean Bandis designed specifically for extreme water sports and recreational diving with a titanium buckle and corresponding spring-loaded loop. Molded from a flexible fluoroelastomer, it stretches and utilizes the tubular geometry for a secure fit. The Ocean Band also has an optional extra-long tail that allows users to comfortably wear over a wetsuit.

    Apple Watch Ultra is an incredible tool for endurance athletes or those who aspire to push beyond their limits. For the first time ever in an Apple Watch, the precision dual-frequency GPS integrates both L1 and the latest frequency, L5, plus new positioning algorithms. Apple Watch Ultra delivers the most accurate GPS of any Apple Watch to date, providing users the most precise distance, pace, and route data for training and competing.

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    Apple Watch Ultra is powered by watchOS 9, which includes new advanced running metrics to measure performance, like Stride Length, Ground Contact Time, Vertical Oscillation, and Running Power. New Workout Views, such as Segments, Splits, and Elevation, provide important metrics at just a glance, and thanks to the larger display, Apple Watch Ultra is the only Apple Watch that can show six metrics at once. Users can take their training to the next level with features such as Heart Rate Zones, Custom Workouts, Pacer, and, coming later this year, Race Route. For triathlons, duathlons, or activities with any sequence of swimming, biking, or running, the new Multisport workout includes autodetection to easily switch between workouts. Apple Watch Ultra has enough battery life for most users to complete a long-course triathlon, consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and full marathon at 26.2 miles.

    The Action button can instantly begin workouts and move users to the next interval of a Custom Workout or the next leg of a Multisport workout. It can also be used to mark segments, complementing the new Track running experience, which automatically provides the ultimate pacing and distance estimates for runners at a track.

    Apple Watch Ultra is designed for water sports, including extreme activities like kitesurfing and wakeboarding, along with recreational scuba diving to 40 meters with the new Oceanic+ app. To support these underwater adventures, Apple Watch Ultra is certified to WR100. Apple Watch Ultra is also certified to EN 13319, which is an internationally recognized standard for dive accessories, including depth gauges that are relied upon by recreational divers around the world.5

    Utilizing a new depth gauge, Apple Watch Ultra features a Depth app designed with an intuitive user interface. With just a glance, the Depth app displays time, current depth, water temperature, duration under water, and max depth reached. Users can program the Action button to instantly launch the Depth app.

    In partnership with Huish Outdoors, known for delivering innovative and reliable equipment for recreational diving, the new Oceanic+ app turns Apple Watch Ultra into a capable dive computer. Available from the App Store later this fall, the app runs the Bühlmann decompression algorithm, and includes dive planning, easy-to-read dive metrics, visual and haptic alerts, no-decompression limit, ascent rate, and safety stop guidance. Oceanic+ also offers a personalized user profile, reports on current and local dive conditions, and a dive logbook that can be shared with family and friends and automatically syncs to iPhone.

    “We’re thrilled to partner with Apple to combine our world-renowned expertise in scuba with the unique capability of Apple Watch Ultra to turn the same everyday watch into an innovative dive computer,” said Mike Huish, CEO of Huish Outdoors. “With Oceanic+, Apple Watch Ultra users can enjoy a new and enriched experience during scuba activities.”

    Apple Watch Ultra includes all of the connectivity, activity, and health features that have made Apple Watch the best-selling smartwatch in the world — from heart rate monitoring and the ECG and Blood Oxygen apps, to Activity rings and Mindfulness, along with additional health, safety, and navigation features.

    Apple Watch Ultra features innovative new temperature-sensing capabilities that enable further insights into women’s health. The unique two-sensor design reduces bias from the outside environment and the body itself. Utilizing the new capabilities, users can receive retrospective ovulation estimates, which can be helpful for family planning. Temperature sensing also enables improved period predictions for users who menstruate. With iOS 16 and watchOS 9, Cycle Tracking users can now receive a notification if their logged cycle history shows a possible deviation, which can be a symptom of underlying health conditions.

    Using two new motion sensors and an advanced sensor-fusion algorithm, Apple Watch can detect a severe car crash with Crash Detection. When Apple Watch detects a severe car crash, the device will check in with the user and dial emergency services if they are unresponsive after a 10-second countdown. Emergency responders will receive the user’s device location, which is also shared with emergency contacts.

  • Honda plans to launch 30 models of electric vehicles

    Honda plans to launch 30 models of electric vehicles

    TOKYO, Japan: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) is planning to launch 30 models of Electric Vehicles globally by 2030, according to a statement issued on Tuesday September 6, 2022.

    The company on Tuesday announced that it has established a strategic partnership with Hanwa Co., Ltd. (Hanwa), a major Japan-based trading company, toward stable procurement of essential metals for batteries necessary for its electrified vehicles.

    READ MORE: Suzuki donates 10 million yens for Pakistan flood victims

    To realize carbon neutrality for all of its products and corporate activities by 2050, Honda is striving to make battery-electric vehicles (EVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCVs) represent 100% of its global vehicle sales by 2040.

    Toward this target, Honda is planning to launch 30 EV models globally by 2030 with production volume of more than 2 million units annually.

    READ MORE: Honda Motor reveals 92% growth in production worldwide

    For steady execution of its electrification strategy, Honda established a strategic partnership with Hanwa, a major trading company that has strengths in the field of resource procurement.

    Through this partnership, Honda will ensure stable procurement in the medium to long term, of essential metals necessary for batteries such as nickel, cobalt and lithium, positioning the mined resources secured by Hanwa at the core.

    READ MORE: Indus Motor halts production of Toyota vehicles in Pakistan

    Honda will continue working with a wide range of suppliers to ensure stable supply of necessary resources, that will enable Honda to steadily execute its electrification strategy leading to the realization of Honda’s carbon neutrality goal.

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  • Xiaomi donates $0.1 million for Pakistan flood victims

    Xiaomi donates $0.1 million for Pakistan flood victims

    PAKISTAN: Xiaomi Foundation has donated $0.1 million to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency for flood victims in Pakisan.

    Since June, Pakistan’s landscape has been altered by torrential rain, which has submerged approximately one-third of the country under water, taken the lives of thousands, and forced millions to flee their homes.

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    According to the National Disaster Management Authority, more than 33,046,329 individuals have been displaced, and over 1,051,570 houses are damaged because of these devastating floods.

    UNHCR is on the ground already distributing life-saving support to affected communities, including many of the 1.3 million Afghan refugees who have been generously hosted in Pakistan for over 40 years. In the worst hit areas of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces.

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    UNHCR has already provided refugee villages as well as host communities with more than 71,000 emergency relief items, including tents, plastic tarpaulins, sanitary products, cooking stoves, blankets, solar lamps and sleeping mats. In addition, UNHCR delivered 10,000 sandbags to help households build up defenses around their homes.

    State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a list of IBAN (International Bank Account Number) of Prime Minister Flood Relief Fund 2022 maintained by commercial banks.

    READ MORE: SBP opens account for Balochistan Flood Relief, Rehabilitation Fund

    Following is the list of banks and IBAN:

    01. Allied Bank Limited (ABL), Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund Account, 2022, IBAN PK58ABPA001009849790015

    02. Albaraka Bank, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund Account, 2022, IBAN PK11AIIN0000150583517016

    03. Askari Bank Limited, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022, IBAN PK82ASCM0000020100579916

    04. Bank Alfalah Limited, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund Account-2022, IBAN PK60ALFH0005001007990397

    05. Bank Al Habib Limited, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022, IBAN PK32BAHL1001186690500301

    06. Bank Islami Pakistan Limited, Title of Account # PRIME MINISTER’S FLOOD RELIEF FUND ACCOUNT, 2022, IBAN PK02BKIP0100339720620001

    07. Bank of China, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022, IBAN PK37BKCH0100002600005375

    08. Bank of Khyber, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022, IBAN PK66KHYB0001002008277365

    09. Bank of Punjab, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022, IBAN PK52BPUN6010000181500176

    10. Citi Bank, Title of Account PRIME MINISTER’S FLOOD RELIEF FUND, IBAN PK28CITI1000000103660009

    READ MORE: SBP issues instructions to banks for flood relief donation awareness

    11. Dubai Islamic Bank Limited, Title of Account # PRIME MINISTER FLOOD RELIEF FUND 2022, IBAN PK22DUIB0000000807647001

    12. Faysal Bank Limited, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022, IBAN PK97FAYS3554Z17000001562

    13. FINCA Microfinance Bank, Title of Account # PRIME MINISTERS FLOODRELIEF FUND, 2022, IBAN PK25FINC0223183643011000

    14. Habib Metro Bank, Title of Account # PRIME MINISTERS FLOODRELIEF FUND, 2022, IBAN PK58MPBL0101027140665909

    15. Habib Bank Limited, Title of Account # PM’s Flood Relief Fund Account, 2022, IBAN PK43HABB000042792244003

    16 Habib Bank Limited Microfinance Bank, Title of Account # PRIME MINISTERS FLOODRELIEF FUND, 2022, IBAN PK62FMFB0021012862868015

    17. ICBC, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022, IBAN PK76ICBK0010000000239638

    18. JS Bank, Title of Account # PRIME MINISTER’S FLOOD ACCOUNT 2022, IBAN PK56JSBL9001000002029796

    19. Khushhali Microfinance Bank, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022, IBAN PK85khbl0000012075443288

    20 MCB, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund Account, 2022, IBAN PK13MUCB0729483241037873

    READ MORE: Tax exemption granted to donations for PM flood relief fund

    21. MCB Islamic Bank, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund Account, 2022, IBAN PK58MCIB0351004196150001

    22. Meezan Bank Limited, Title of Account Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund Account, IBAN PK39MEZN0001540107020124

    23. National Bank of Pakistan, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022, IBAN PK92NBPA0002004181048973

    24. NRSP Microfinance Bank, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund Account, 2022, IBAN PK60NRSP0000020010002760

    25. Samba Bank, Title of Account # PRIME MINISTER’S FLOOD RELIEF FUND, 2022, IBAN PK83SAMB0000002000117199

    26. Silk Bank, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund Account, 2022, IBAN PK68SAUD0000012010847043

    27. Sindh Bank, Title of Account # PRIME MINISTER’S FLOOD RELIEF FUND ACCOUNT,2022, IBAN PK21SIND0003016411713500

    28. SME Bank, Title of Account # PRIME MINISTER’s RELIEF FUND, 2022, IBAN PK16SMES1001000664000001

    29. Soneri Bank, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund Account, 2022, IBAN PK81SONE0000220010110875

    30. Standard Chartered Bank, Title of Account Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022, IBAN PK75SCBL0000001701259101

    31. Summit Bank, Title of Account # PRIME MINISTERS FLOOD RELIEF FUND ACCOUNT -2022, IBAN PK57SUMB0201027140181164

    32. U Microfinance Bank, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund Account, 2022, IBAN PK26UMBL0107000093500096

    33. United Bank Limited, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022, IBAN PK86UNIL0109000286613095

  • Suzuki donates 10 million yens for Pakistan flood victims

    Suzuki donates 10 million yens for Pakistan flood victims

    JAPAN: Suzuki Motor Corporation on August 31, 2022 announced to donate 10 million yens to provide the support to flood disaster in Pakistan.

    The statement issued by the company stated that, Suzuki Motor Corporation would like to express our sincere condolences to those who lost their lives in the floods caused by the heavy rains in Pakistan and offer our heartfelt sympathy to all those affected by the floods.

    Suzuki Group has decided to donate 10 million yen as support to the flood disaster in Pakistan.

    We wish the people in the affected areas a speedy recovery.

    The torrential rains and flash floods across Pakistan have inflicted an estimated loss of $10 billion to the national economy.

    READ MORE: SBP issues IBAN list for donations to PM flood relief fund

    Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail on Thursday said the current devastation of flood in Pakistan is estimated to cost $10 billion.

    During flood, railway lines, roads, bridges, grid stations, power lines and houses etc. were badly damaged, which has to be rehabilitated, the minister added.

    The minister said that the United Nation has made a commitment of $160 million and USAID has announced the provision of 30 million dollars.

    State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a list of IBAN (International Bank Account Number) of Prime Minister Flood Relief Fund 2022 maintained by commercial banks.

    READ MORE: SBP opens account for Balochistan Flood Relief, Rehabilitation Fund

    Following is the list of banks and IBAN:

    01. Allied Bank Limited (ABL), Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund Account, 2022, IBAN PK58ABPA001009849790015

    02. Albaraka Bank, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund Account, 2022, IBAN PK11AIIN0000150583517016

    03. Askari Bank Limited, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022, IBAN PK82ASCM0000020100579916

    04. Bank Alfalah Limited, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund Account-2022, IBAN PK60ALFH0005001007990397

    05. Bank Al Habib Limited, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022, IBAN PK32BAHL1001186690500301

    06. Bank Islami Pakistan Limited, Title of Account # PRIME MINISTER’S FLOOD RELIEF FUND ACCOUNT, 2022, IBAN PK02BKIP0100339720620001

    07. Bank of China, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022, IBAN PK37BKCH0100002600005375

    08. Bank of Khyber, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022, IBAN PK66KHYB0001002008277365

    09. Bank of Punjab, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022, IBAN PK52BPUN6010000181500176

    10. Citi Bank, Title of Account PRIME MINISTER’S FLOOD RELIEF FUND, IBAN PK28CITI1000000103660009

    READ MORE: SBP issues instructions to banks for flood relief donation awareness

    11. Dubai Islamic Bank Limited, Title of Account # PRIME MINISTER FLOOD RELIEF FUND 2022, IBAN PK22DUIB0000000807647001

    12. Faysal Bank Limited, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022, IBAN PK97FAYS3554Z17000001562

    13. FINCA Microfinance Bank, Title of Account # PRIME MINISTERS FLOODRELIEF FUND, 2022, IBAN PK25FINC0223183643011000

    14. Habib Metro Bank, Title of Account # PRIME MINISTERS FLOODRELIEF FUND, 2022, IBAN PK58MPBL0101027140665909

    15. Habib Bank Limited, Title of Account # PM’s Flood Relief Fund Account, 2022, IBAN PK43HABB000042792244003

    16 Habib Bank Limited Microfinance Bank, Title of Account # PRIME MINISTERS FLOODRELIEF FUND, 2022, IBAN PK62FMFB0021012862868015

    17. ICBC, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022, IBAN PK76ICBK0010000000239638

    18. JS Bank, Title of Account # PRIME MINISTER’S FLOOD ACCOUNT 2022, IBAN PK56JSBL9001000002029796

    19. Khushhali Microfinance Bank, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022, IBAN PK85khbl0000012075443288

    20 MCB, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund Account, 2022, IBAN PK13MUCB0729483241037873

    READ MORE: Tax exemption granted to donations for PM flood relief fund

    21. MCB Islamic Bank, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund Account, 2022, IBAN PK58MCIB0351004196150001

    22. Meezan Bank Limited, Title of Account Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund Account, IBAN PK39MEZN0001540107020124

    23. National Bank of Pakistan, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022, IBAN PK92NBPA0002004181048973

    24. NRSP Microfinance Bank, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund Account, 2022, IBAN PK60NRSP0000020010002760

    25. Samba Bank, Title of Account # PRIME MINISTER’S FLOOD RELIEF FUND, 2022, IBAN PK83SAMB0000002000117199

    26. Silk Bank, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund Account, 2022, IBAN PK68SAUD0000012010847043

    27. Sindh Bank, Title of Account # PRIME MINISTER’S FLOOD RELIEF FUND ACCOUNT,2022, IBAN PK21SIND0003016411713500

    28. SME Bank, Title of Account # PRIME MINISTER’s RELIEF FUND, 2022, IBAN PK16SMES1001000664000001

    29. Soneri Bank, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund Account, 2022, IBAN PK81SONE0000220010110875

    30. Standard Chartered Bank, Title of Account Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022, IBAN PK75SCBL0000001701259101

    31. Summit Bank, Title of Account # PRIME MINISTERS FLOOD RELIEF FUND ACCOUNT -2022, IBAN PK57SUMB0201027140181164

    32. U Microfinance Bank, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund Account, 2022, IBAN PK26UMBL0107000093500096

    33. United Bank Limited, Title of Account # Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022, IBAN PK86UNIL0109000286613095

  • Honda Motor reveals 92% growth in production worldwide

    Honda Motor reveals 92% growth in production worldwide

    Honda Motor Co., Ltd announced world production for the period January – July 2022. The automobile company registered 92 per cent growth in production around the world.

    Honda Motor revealed production of 2,257,187 units during first seven months of current year.

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    The production recorded 343,205 units in July 2022, up 106 per cent year on year (YoY).

    The production in Japan grew by 98.4 per cent YoY in January – July 2022 to 373,833 units. Similarly, production in Japan increased by 97.3 per cent YoY in July 2022 to 61,568 units.

    The report showed the production outside Japan climbed up by 90.6 per cent YoY in January – July 2022 to 1,883,354 units. Whereas, the production outside Japan surged by 108 per cent YoY in July 2022 to 281,637 units.

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    Production in main region showed Asia took lead with 102.3 per cent YoY to 1,175,451 units during January – July 2022. It was followed by China, USA and North America.

    The report said that production in Japan was first YoY decrease in three months. Whereas, production outside Japan was second consecutive months of YoY increase. Worldwide production was second consecutive month of YoY increase.

    Total sales of Honda Motor in Japan recorded 92.6 per cent YoY in seven months of year 2022 to 341,227 units.

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    The report showed total sales in Japan were first YoY decrease in two months. New vehicle registration was first YoY decrease in three months. Meanwhile, sales of mini-vehicles ware 12th consecutive month of YoY decrease.

    Exports of Honda Motor registered 147.6 per cent YoY in January – July 2022 to 45,725 units. Europe was the leading market where exports jumped by 207.7 per cent. The company said that total exports from Japan were third consecutive month of YoY increase.

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  • US provides Rs6.65 billion for Pakistan flood relief

    US provides Rs6.65 billion for Pakistan flood relief

    ISLAMABAD: The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), on Tuesday announced an additional $30 million (Rs6.65 billion) in life-saving humanitarian assistance to support people and communities affected by severe flooding in Pakistan.

    Pakistan’s government has declared the floods a national emergency, with 66 districts declared to be “calamity hit.”

    The United States is deeply saddened by the devastating loss of life, livelihoods, and homes throughout Pakistan.  In response to the Pakistani government’s request for assistance, the United States will prioritize urgently needed food support, safe water, sanitation and hygiene improvements, financial help, and shelter assistance.

    This support will save lives and reduce suffering among the most vulnerable affected communities.  The United States will continue to monitor the crisis in close coordination with local partners and Pakistani authorities.

    A USAID disaster management specialist arrived in Pakistan August 29 to assess the impact of the floods and intensify coordination with partners on response efforts.

    The United States remains steadfast in its support for affected communities throughout Pakistan.

    In addition to the $30 million in urgently needed humanitarian assistance announced today, the United States also provided over $1.1 million in grants and project support earlier this month to ensure direct assistance reaches those communities most impacted and to help mitigate and prevent the effects of future floods.