TecQ: iPhone 8, Uber CEO, Stealing IMEI, ZenFone AR And More

Top tech stories on The Quint this week

A leaked image of the iPhone 8. 

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TecQ is our weekly round-up of the top technology stories.

1. 5 Features Apple Should NOT Have in the iPhone 8

Apple CEO Tim Cook at an Apple event in San Francisco. 

It’s official! The new iPhone portfolio will be revealed on 12 September and The Quint is gearing up for the big launch. By now, we know you’ve seen a hundred images of what the new iPhone will look like. So what features should Apple ditch in the new iPhone? Click here to find out

2. “India Must Focus on Reskilling Workforce to Meet AI Demand”

AI and automation will pose challenges, but open up new opportunities as well. 

Instead of looking to challenge the established order, companies in India should look at setting up their workforce focusing on artificial intelligence (AI), said Andrew NG, co-founder of Coursera and a leading expert in the domain. Andrew NG is known for his expertise in the field of AI, deep learning, and machine learning, among others.

According to a recent report by KellyOCG India, the demand for AI and machine learning specialists in the country was expected to rise 60 percent by 2018 due to increased automation.

However, the same report points to the lack of skilled workforce with experience in technologies like deep learning and neutral networks. Read the full story here.

3. As Thieves Get Smarter, Tracking Stolen Smartphones Gets Tougher

What to do when your smartphone gets stolen? Watch our video to find out.

4. Asus Zenfone AR Review: Say Hello to AR & VR on Mobile

AR likely to help virtual shopping become a big hit. 

in 2016, Google has its eyes firmly set on virtual reality. But today, that seems to be shifting towards a two-pronged approach, with AR and VR for mobiles, with help of Tango and DayDream respectively.

The Asus ZenFone AR is one of the first gadgets to provide both the platforms, without asking you to break the bank at Rs 49,999 (not as costly as the one-dimensional HTC Vive). Read The Quint’s review here to know more about the ZenFone AR.

5. Time to Clean Up: New Uber CEO Has To Fix These Things NOW

Uber is exiting the Russia market. 

Uber has taken more than 70 days to replace its outgoing CEO, Travis Kalanick. But they’ve finally announced that Dara Khosrowshahi, from Expedia, will take over. The delay in replacing Kalanick is largely blamed on Uber’s first set of candidates unwilling to take guard of a brand embroiled in varied controversies. But looks like Dara is more than keen on taking up the challenge of changing the way Uber functions as a brand. Click here to know more.