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Ready for the launch: iPhone 8 cases hit Shenzen markets before Apple’s product launch

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]They come in plastic in shocking red, jet black or electric blue, selling for anything from 10 yuan to 30 yuan (US$4.60) apiece

Even before Apple Inc lifts the curtains on the next iteration of its iconic handset, vendors in southern China are already touting cases and accessories for the iPhone 8, its larger sibling iPhone 8 Plus, and a possible iPhone X to mark the 10th anniversary of the world’s most successful smartphone.

They come in plastic in shocking red, jet black or electric blue, selling for anything from 10 yuan to 30 yuan (US$4.60) a piece at the Huaqiangbei electronics mall in southern China’s technology hub of Shenzhen.

“Producing iPhone cases is a sure win,” said Li Hong, a saleswoman at one of the mall’s scores of stores. “Suppliers have already shipped the cases to Huaqiangbei, so I can immediately fill out orders after the iPhone’s launch tonight. I didn’t want to keep the accessories too far ahead of the launch as I didn’t want any inventory pressure.”

Apple is scheduled to unveil its new phones Tuesday at the newly completed Apple Park headquarters in Cupertino, California, during the wee hours of Hong Kong time.

The sizes and dimensions of the to-be-released phones have already been known for weeks through leaks on Apple fan sites, bulletin boards, media reports or information provided by the hundreds of Apple component suppliers, many based in China.

The iPhone 8 is supposed to come with a 4.7-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) touch screen, while the bigger iPhone 8 Plus sports a 5.5-inch LCD screen and the iPhone X will have a 5.8-inch curved screen using organic light-emitting diode (OLED).

Thin-film screen protection plastic shields are also available at Huaqiangbei, guaranteed to fit the screen of the yet-to-be-released iPhone, or so the vendors claim.

“It’s more money for the first with the product,” said Zhao Ziming, a senior analyst at Pintu Tank in Beijing, a firm that conducts research on the internet industry. “Chinese manufacturers can easily know the appearance and size of any new iPhones now. It is more and more difficult for Apple to make the phone production process confidential when its productions scale is expanding.”

Nowhere is the launch more keenly watched than in China, where the company that arguably invented the smartphone now needs a game-changing product to reverse six quarters of shrinking sales in the world’s largest smartphone market.

Competition is heating up in a market where an estimated 2.33 billion mobile phones, including 650 million smartphones, are in circulation, according to data by the internet Society of China. Chinese brands like Huawei, Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi have been snatching market share away from Apple, offering cheaper but well-crafted alternatives that run on the Android operating system.

Xiaomi, whose smartphones outsold Apple in China during the second quarter, even stole a march on the iPhone by launching its most expensive model a full 24 hours before the American release.

China’s smartphone shipments fell 3 per cent to 113 million devices in the second quarter, according to data by Canalys.

“Chinese manufactures, some of whom have invested hundreds of thousands, or even millions of yuan, to produce iPhone accessories, have their own ways to get the accurate iPhone data to guarantee their products are able to fit the new products,” Li said.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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INDIA Bloc protest intensifies, Opposition MPs plan Rajghat march

The INDIA bloc has planned another round of protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with Opposition MPs expected to march to Rajghat on Thursday.

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The INDIA bloc is set to intensify its protest in Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with Opposition MPs expected to march to Rajghat on Thursday.

The fresh mobilisation comes a day after several Opposition leaders, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, were detained during protests against the Election Commission. The leaders were later released.

The Opposition has been demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over allegations linked to electoral rolls and what it has described as “vote chori”.

Opposition leaders discuss next course of action

INDIA bloc MPs met at a cafe in Delhi on Thursday to discuss the next steps in their protest. Following the meeting, the leaders were expected to proceed towards Rajghat.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge hosted an INDIA bloc luncheon meeting on Wednesday, after which buses were arranged to transport MPs. Several Opposition leaders later staged a sit-in and raised slogans demanding the resignation of the poll body chief.

Mamata Banerjee among leaders expected to join

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee is likely to be part of the Opposition’s 10-member delegation that will meet President Droupadi Murmu on Friday.

The INDIA bloc has also sought an appointment with the President. Ten Opposition leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, have been given an appointment to meet the President on Friday.

The INDIA bloc had sought a meeting with a 15-member delegation, but Rashtrapati Bhavan agreed to a 10-member delegation.

Case against Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi

The Delhi Police has registered a case against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several other leaders and workers over alleged misconduct during the protests.

Police sources said the FIR alleges assaulting police personnel and obstructing government work during Wednesday’s protest.

The INDIA bloc’s agitation follows an earlier march towards the Election Commission headquarters, during which Opposition MPs demanded action over their concerns regarding electoral rolls and alleged irregularities.

Election Commission protest continues

The Opposition has announced further protests as it seeks to keep the issue in focus.

Congress has described October 8 as a “Black Day” nationwide, while Opposition MPs are continuing their campaign against the Election Commission.

The latest protest comes amid heightened security at CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Delhi residence and around the Election Commission headquarters.

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Delhi Building Collapse: Many trapped as 5-storey structure comes down

A building collapsed in Delhi’s Seemapuri area on Wednesday, with several people feared trapped under the debris. Rescue teams have reached the spot.

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A building collapsed in Delhi’s Seemapuri area on Wednesday, with several people feared to be trapped under the debris.

The incident took place in northeast Delhi, where emergency teams were rushed to the site after the collapse was reported.

Rescue operation underway

A search and rescue operation has been launched at the site as authorities work to determine whether people are trapped beneath the debris.

The Delhi Fire Service received information about the collapse at around 3:30 pm and sent fire tenders to the location. An official said some people might be trapped in the debris.

The incident has prompted an emergency response in the area, with rescue personnel working to locate anyone who may be trapped.

Collapse comes a month after Satya Niketan tragedy

The Seemapuri incident comes about a month after a building collapse in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area, where people were trapped after a multi-storey structure came down.

Further details about the Seemapuri collapse, including the number of people trapped and any casualties, are awaited as the rescue operation continues.

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Bhagwant Mann hits back at BJP over CBI search in Sangrur

Bhagwant Mann hit out at the BJP over a CBI search in Sangrur, alleging political targeting and claiming the agency returned empty-handed after a nearly six-hour search.

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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has criticised the BJP over a CBI search at the residence of his officer on special duty (OSD) Rajbir Singh Ghuman in Sangrur, alleging that central agencies are being used against political opponents ahead of elections.

Mann said the CBI action was an indication that elections were approaching and accused the BJP of using agencies such as the CBI and Enforcement Directorate against Opposition leaders or their associates.

“The CBI raid shows that elections have arrived,” Mann said.

The Punjab Chief Minister cited cases involving Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and leaders close to former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee while alleging that central agencies have been used ahead of elections. He also said Aam Aadmi Party leaders faced similar action before the Delhi Assembly elections.

Mann says CBI returned empty-handed

According to Mann, the CBI search at Gharachon village in Sangrur lasted nearly six hours.

The Chief Minister claimed that the agency “did not find anything” during the search and returned empty-handed. He alleged that the action was part of a BJP conspiracy to defame him and his government.

Mann also linked the CBI action to the BJP’s anti-drug campaign in Punjab and questioned the political impact of the campaign.

He alleged that the CBI action was politically motivated and intended to create a narrative against the AAP government ahead of upcoming elections.

CBI search at Mann aide’s house

Earlier, a CBI team searched the house of Mann’s OSD Rajbir Singh Ghuman in Gharachon village in Sangrur.

The search triggered a political confrontation involving the ruling AAP and Opposition parties. Representatives of Waris Punjab De and Akali Dal Punar Surjeet gathered in the village and welcomed the CBI team.

After the CBI vehicles left the area, people were seen beating dhols, performing bhangra and showering flower petals on the vehicles carrying the agency officials.

Sources cited in the report said the CBI was investigating allegations involving people accused of causing significant losses to Punjab and looting public money.

BJP hits back at Bhagwant Mann

BJP leader Tarun Chugh criticised the response to the CBI search, calling it an “extraordinary display of shamelessness”.

Taking a swipe at AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, Chugh said the time for political drama was over and that those responsible would have to answer for money allegedly stolen from the people of Punjab.

“Stop the drama. Let the investigation proceed and let the facts speak,” he said.

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