Hundreds and thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran to bid a final goodbye to the late President Ebrahim Raisi. Raisi will be laid to rest in his hometown days after tragically dying in a helicopter crash. Watch in for more details!

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Iranian state television reported Sunday (May 19) that rescuers are trying to reach a helicopter involved in an "incident" while travelling with an entourage including President Ebrahim Raisi. Raisi was reportedly travelling in Iran's East Azerbaijan province but the state media didn't share details of what exactly happened to the helicopter. Watch in for more details! Iran's semi-official Fars news agency urged the Iranians to pray for Raisi. Video released by state TV showed worshippers praying for the president’s health in the city of Mashhad. Watch in for more details!

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Iranian state television reported Sunday (May 19) that rescuers are trying to reach a helicopter involved in an "incident" while travelling with an entourage including President Ebrahim Raisi. Raisi was reportedly travelling in Iran's East Azerbaijan province but the state media didn't share details of what exactly happened to the helicopter. Watch in for more details!

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Iranian state television reported Sunday (May 19) that rescuers are trying to reach a helicopter involved in an "incident" while travelling with an entourage including President Ebrahim Raisi. Raisi was reportedly travelling in Iran's East Azerbaijan province but the state media didn't share details of what exactly happened to the helicopter. Iran's semi-official Fars news agency urged the Iranians to pray for Raisi. Video released by state TV showed worshippers praying for the president’s health in the city of Mashhad. Watch in for more details!

Raisi's convoy helicopter accident: Condition of Iranian President Raisi unclear: Reports

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Jordan urges probe into war crimes | Ebrahim Raisi chopper makes 'rough landing'

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Raisi's convoy helicopter accident: Rescuers trying to reach the helicopter involved in accident

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<p>Analysts are anticipating a new line of iPhones and smartwatches to be launched at tech giant Apple's fall event on September 12, media reports said on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company has sent out invitations to the event, which will be held at the Steve Jobs Theater at the company headquarters in Cupertino, California. The event will be livestreamed at 1 pm local time (1700 GMT).&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Wall Street experts, Apple will attempt to offer customers a variety of new features for iPhone, its flagship handset.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new product launch comes amid a decline in smartphone demand internationally.&nbsp;In the April to June quarter, Apple reported a 2.4 per cent reduction in iPhone sales, an unusual decline for the product that has long driven the company’s expansion.</p>

<p>According to TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the most expensive model of the new iPhone will contain a periscope camera that could potentially increase camera zoom capacity by five times or more.</p>

<p>According to a report published by Bloomberg, the anticipated watch range may use a new CPU based on Apple’s A15 Bionic chip technology, which was previously used in existing iPhone models to improve performance.</p>

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Analysts are anticipating a new line of iPhones and smartwatches to be launched at tech giant Apple's fall event on September 12, media reports said on Tuesday. The company has sent out invitations to the event, which will be held at the Steve Jobs Theater at the company headquarters in Cupertino, California.

Analysts are anticipating a new line of iPhones and smartwatches to be launched at tech giant Apple's fall event on September 12, media reports said on Tuesday. The company has sent out invitations to the event, which will be held at the Steve Jobs Theater at the company headquarters in Cupertino, California. The event will be livestreamed at 1 pm local time (1700 GMT). According to Wall Street experts, Apple will attempt to offer customers a variety of new features for iPhone, its flagship handset. The new product launch comes amid a decline in smartphone demand internationally. In the April to June quarter, Apple reported a 2.4 per cent reduction in iPhone sales, an unusual decline for the product that has long driven the company’s expansion. According to TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the most expensive model of the new iPhone will contain a periscope camera that could potentially increase camera zoom capacity by five times or more. According to a report published by Bloomberg, the anticipated watch range may use a new CPU based on Apple’s A15 Bionic chip technology, which was previously used in existing iPhone models to improve performance. (With inputs from Reuters) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Apple to unveil new iPhone, smartwatch on September 12: Report

<p>India’s restricitve trade policies&nbsp;with custom duties as high as 22 per cent may have&nbsp;given Vietnam the upper hand for manufacturing smart phones, and other electronics, reports suggest.</p>

<p>The glass cover, the touch-screen display, the camera module, and the printed circuit board assembly, when combined, makes about 75 per cent of a smart phone’s bill-of-materials price. Vietnam, the world’s second-largest handset exporter after China, is able to source components with zero-tariff from trade partners.</p>

<p>In contrast, despite its eagerness to promote local smart phone manufacture, India has a four per cent cost disadvantage, according to the 2023 edition of a price comparison research published by the industry association India Cellular &amp; Electronics Association (ICEA).</p>

<p>India has intentionally increased the burden on assemblers even as it started compensating them for the various cost disadvantages that already exist, namely inadequate infrastructure and excessive regulations.</p>

<p>The existence of production-linked incentives, or PLIs, guarantees to pay businesses up to 4 per cent to 6 per cent of their additional sales for a period of five years. But the report suggests that India is hampering its ability to compete, while it pays companies to locate its plants there.</p>

<p>Another opinion holds that the assistance is “supported through indirect revenue from increased indirect taxes from the same sector,” as the ICEA study states.</p>

<p>Competition elsewhere in Asia and is focused on semiconductors. Several nations, ranging from Thailand to Singapore and Malaysia, are currently looking to move the manufacturing of front-end chips from East to Southeast and South Asia. India is attempting to climb that ladder through testing and packaging. While those intentions have yet to materialise, the nation is now Vietnam’s next competitor in a low-value-added activity like assembly electronics parts because to its affordable labour.</p>

<p>Multinational companies have altered their manufacturing plans after the pandemic and President Xi Jinping’s deteriorating relations with the West. Only a few weeks after they begin shipping from Chinese manufacturing, the Foxconn Technology Group plant in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu is getting ready to export iPhone 15s, according to a report by Bloomberg News.</p>

<p>Apple Inc. and other companies are wary of placing an undue reliance on China to meet global demand. India now has an opportunity to take over the supply chain as a result of their pursuit of a China+1 strategy. However, due to Samsung Electronics Co., Vietnam’s phone exports increased by six times last year compared to other South Asian countries. This is the difference that New Delhi seeks to bridge.</p>

<p>However, data from the ICEA revealed that India’s total cost disadvantage due to tariffs on smart phone components came to around 3.6 per cent in comparison to the cost gap with Vietnam. This competitive disadvantage may increase to a near 4 per cent. This could possibly prompt multinational companies to look for alternative manufacturing locations in countries like Vietnam, potentially making it a huge competitor to India.</p>

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India’s restricitve trade policies with custom duties as high as 22 per cent may have given Vietnam the upper hand for manufacturing smart phones, and other electronics, reports suggest.

India’s restricitve trade policies with custom duties as high as 22 per cent may have given Vietnam the upper hand for manufacturing smart phones, and other electronics, reports suggest. The glass cover, the touch-screen display, the camera module, and the printed circuit board assembly, when combined, makes about 75 per cent of a smart phone’s bill-of-materials price. Vietnam, the world’s second-largest handset exporter after China, is able to source components with zero-tariff from trade partners. In contrast, despite its eagerness to promote local smart phone manufacture, India has a four per cent cost disadvantage, according to the 2023 edition of a price comparison research published by the industry association India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA). India has intentionally increased the burden on assemblers even as it started compensating them for the various cost disadvantages that already exist, namely inadequate infrastructure and excessive regulations. The existence of production-linked incentives, or PLIs, guarantees to pay businesses up to 4 per cent to 6 per cent of their additional sales for a period of five years. But the report suggests that India is hampering its ability to compete, while it pays companies to locate its plants there. Another opinion holds that the assistance is “supported through indirect revenue from increased indirect taxes from the same sector,” as the ICEA study states. Competition elsewhere in Asia and is focused on semiconductors. Several nations, ranging from Thailand to Singapore and Malaysia, are currently looking to move the manufacturing of front-end chips from East to Southeast and South Asia. India is attempting to climb that ladder through testing and packaging. While those intentions have yet to materialise, the nation is now Vietnam’s next competitor in a low-value-added activity like assembly electronics parts because to its affordable labour. Multinational companies have altered their manufacturing plans after the pandemic and President Xi Jinping’s deteriorating relations with the West. Only a few weeks after they begin shipping from Chinese manufacturing, the Foxconn Technology Group plant in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu is getting ready to export iPhone 15s, according to a report by Bloomberg News. Apple Inc. and other companies are wary of placing an undue reliance on China to meet global demand. India now has an opportunity to take over the supply chain as a result of their pursuit of a China+1 strategy. However, due to Samsung Electronics Co., Vietnam’s phone exports increased by six times last year compared to other South Asian countries. This is the difference that New Delhi seeks to bridge. However, data from the ICEA revealed that India’s total cost disadvantage due to tariffs on smart phone components came to around 3.6 per cent in comparison to the cost gap with Vietnam. This competitive disadvantage may increase to a near 4 per cent. This could possibly prompt multinational companies to look for alternative manufacturing locations in countries like Vietnam, potentially making it a huge competitor to India. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Vietnam likely to benefit more from India’s restrictive trade policy

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been seen with a smartphone even when North Korea is banned from import or export of electronic devices. The question arises is the top leader of North Korea using a smuggled phone?

Kim Jong Un flaunts smartphone while electronics imports N. Korea remain banned

<p>Online as well as the political world is abuzz over an interesting development. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been seen with a smartphone. Usually, this would be a normal thing but when you consider that North Korea is banned from import or export of electronic devices, question arises, is the top leader of North Korea using a smuggled phone? Moreover, the 'foldable phone' has featured in a photo taken by the country's official KCNA news agency.</p>

<p>The device, silver in colour, was seen encased in a black cover on a table Kim Jong Un is sitting at when he was observing the launch of North Korea's newest and most powerful ballistic missile this week. It was a solid-fuel Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).</p>

<p>AFP reported that the phone looked strikingly similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip phone or China's Huawei Pocket S phones.</p>

<p>The photo fuelled speculation immediately.</p>

<p>"If the object in the photo is a foldable phone, it is highly likely that it was secretly smuggled to North Korea via China," South Korea's Joongang Ilbo newspaper reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kim Jong Un is known for his love of gadgets. He has in past, been pictured using what looked like Apple products, including iPads and Macbooks.</p>

<p>United States' Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) estimates that only about 19 per cent of the North Korean population has access to mobile phones.</p>

<h2><strong>The missile launch</strong></h2>

<p>The ICBM launched on July 12 has been fired only once before, in April.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, the missile flew 1001 kilometres at a maximum altitude of 6,648 km before splashing into the East Sea, according to KCNA. The East Sea is also known as the Sea of Japan.</p>

<p>KCNA further said that the launch was a "grand explosion" that shook "the whole planet". Footage on the state media showed the missile blasting off into the sky.</p>

<p>Kim vowed that "a series of stronger military offensive" would be launched until the United States and South Korea change their policies towards North Korea, the agency added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Citing the "unstable situation" on the Korean peninsula, Kim also called for "more intense efforts" to boost North Korea's nuclear arsenal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The confirmation of the launch -- which the South Korean military had reported on Wednesday -- came with relations between the two Koreas at one of their lowest points ever.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Diplomacy has stalled. Kim Jong Un has called for ramping up weapons deployment. This includes tactical nukes.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Online as well as the political world is abuzz over an interesting development. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been seen with a smartphone. Usually, this would be a normal thing but when you consider that North Korea is banned from import or export of electronic devices, question arises, is the top leader of North Korea using a smuggled phone?

Online as well as the political world is abuzz over an interesting development. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been seen with a smartphone. Usually, this would be a normal thing but when you consider that North Korea is banned from import or export of electronic devices, question arises, is the top leader of North Korea using a smuggled phone? Moreover, the 'foldable phone' has featured in a photo taken by the country's official KCNA news agency. The device, silver in colour, was seen encased in a black cover on a table Kim Jong Un is sitting at when he was observing the launch of North Korea's newest and most powerful ballistic missile this week. It was a solid-fuel Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). AFP reported that the phone looked strikingly similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip phone or China's Huawei Pocket S phones. The photo fuelled speculation immediately. "If the object in the photo is a foldable phone, it is highly likely that it was secretly smuggled to North Korea via China," South Korea's Joongang Ilbo newspaper reported. Kim Jong Un is known for his love of gadgets. He has in past, been pictured using what looked like Apple products, including iPads and Macbooks. United States' Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) estimates that only about 19 per cent of the North Korean population has access to mobile phones. The missile launch The ICBM launched on July 12 has been fired only once before, in April. On Wednesday, the missile flew 1001 kilometres at a maximum altitude of 6,648 km before splashing into the East Sea, according to KCNA. The East Sea is also known as the Sea of Japan. KCNA further said that the launch was a "grand explosion" that shook "the whole planet". Footage on the state media showed the missile blasting off into the sky. Kim vowed that "a series of stronger military offensive" would be launched until the United States and South Korea change their policies towards North Korea, the agency added. Citing the "unstable situation" on the Korean peninsula, Kim also called for "more intense efforts" to boost North Korea's nuclear arsenal. The confirmation of the launch -- which the South Korean military had reported on Wednesday -- came with relations between the two Koreas at one of their lowest points ever. Diplomacy has stalled. Kim Jong Un has called for ramping up weapons deployment. This includes tactical nukes. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>A team at the US Geological Survey's (USGS) Astrogeology Science Centre generated a map of planet Mars using the treasure trove of data which was collected by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. The newly-generated map of Mars will make viewing the Martian landscape more easier than before, allowing people to navigate through it even on their smartphones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new map, which has been compiled with the help of cloud computing and supercomputers, will be providing people with a high-resolution, three-dimensional experience of the otherworldly terrain of planet Mars.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Map contains 4,800 digital terrain models, 155,000 images</strong></h2>

<p>A team at the US Geological Survey's (USGS) Astrogeology Science Centre processed the map which consists of around 4,800 digital terrain models (DTMs) and has more than 155,000 images of the red Martian surface.</p>

<p>"Now anyone on the planet with a smartphone can search, use and marvel at these data," stated team leader Jay Laura, of the Astrogeology Science Centre (ASC), in a statement.</p>

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<p>"These data are important because they democratise the availability of high-quality Mars topographic data," added Laura. "Getting consistent, well-aligned results is not easy. We felt it was important to generate and release these products so that others could freely access the data. When these data are highly accessible, anyone can contribute to scientific discovery," he stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The team has used the data on Martian topography collected by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter's (MRO) Context Camera. The MRO Context Camera can capture images with a resolution of around six&nbsp;metres&nbsp;per pixel and can cover an area of around 18.5 miles (30 kilometres) wide and 100 miles (160 km) long.</p>

<p>The team then produced the DTMs by overlapping two images of a similar area, which were then processed using a supercomputer to create a detailed 3D view.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The process is similar to how visual data collected by both our eyes is processed by the brain to generate our sense of depth perception and create a 3D picture of our surroundings," team members stated. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Maps of Mars free, accessible to general public</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking about the data used to create maps, Laura said, "These data are ripe for discovery and use by machines and humans. This data release means that the HiRISE data set can now be seamlessly leveraged by machine-learning scientists."</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Study: Mars' crust made of HEAVY ARMOUR. Will this tough exterior pose a threat?</strong></p>

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<p>Amazon's Open Data Registry is hosting the data which is free for anyone to use. To ensure that the data is easy to find and download for the general public, search tools for users have been released by the USGS.</p>

<p>"With data releases like this, USGS is taking the lead to develop and release analysis-ready planetary science data," Laura stated.</p>

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A team at the US Geological Survey's (USGS) Astrogeology Science Centre generated a map of planet Mars using the treasure trove of data which was collected by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. The newly-generated map of Mars will make viewing the Martian landscape more easier than before, allowing people to navigate through it even on their smartphones. The new map, which has been compiled with the help of cloud computing and supercomputers, will be providing people with a high-resolution, three-dimensional experience of the otherworldly terrain of planet Mars. Map contains 4,800 digital terrain models, 155,000 images A team at the US Geological Survey's (USGS) Astrogeology Science Centre processed the map which consists of around 4,800 digital terrain models (DTMs) and has more than 155,000 images of the red Martian surface. "Now anyone on the planet with a smartphone can search, use and marvel at these data," stated team leader Jay Laura, of the Astrogeology Science Centre (ASC), in a statement. ALSO READ | It's not so red. Never-before-seen images of Mars are absolutely stunning "These data are important because they democratise the availability of high-quality Mars topographic data," added Laura. "Getting consistent, well-aligned results is not easy. We felt it was important to generate and release these products so that others could freely access the data. When these data are highly accessible, anyone can contribute to scientific discovery," he stated. The team has used the data on Martian topography collected by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter's (MRO) Context Camera. The MRO Context Camera can capture images with a resolution of around six metres per pixel and can cover an area of around 18.5 miles (30 kilometres) wide and 100 miles (160 km) long. The team then produced the DTMs by overlapping two images of a similar area, which were then processed using a supercomputer to create a detailed 3D view. "The process is similar to how visual data collected by both our eyes is processed by the brain to generate our sense of depth perception and create a 3D picture of our surroundings," team members stated. Maps of Mars free, accessible to general public Speaking about the data used to create maps, Laura said, "These data are ripe for discovery and use by machines and humans. This data release means that the HiRISE data set can now be seamlessly leveraged by machine-learning scientists." WATCH | Study: Mars' crust made of HEAVY ARMOUR. Will this tough exterior pose a threat? Amazon's Open Data Registry is hosting the data which is free for anyone to use. To ensure that the data is easy to find and download for the general public, search tools for users have been released by the USGS. "With data releases like this, USGS is taking the lead to develop and release analysis-ready planetary science data," Laura stated. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Martian landscape on smartphone? New map of Mars created from data collected by NASA

Google is finally giving Samsung some competition in the folding phone space with the Pixel Fold, a device that transforms between a standard smartphone and a small tablet by folding in half.

The Pixel Fold is Google's $1800 entry into folding phones

<p>Tens of millions of Britons on Sunday received a message and loud alarm as the government tested its&nbsp;first-ever life-saving Emergency Alerts warning system. The message read “Keep Calm and Carry On, this is just a test” and was sent to every 4G and 5G-enabled smartphone in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, the alert was sent at 2:59 pm local time, a minute earlier than previously publicised and lasted about 10 seconds. The authorities are hopeful that the new emergency service would get the public used to what the alerts look like so that they can be sent if the need arises during any future crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Keep Calm and Carry On” is a phrase that the British Ministry of Defence used during World War II. Its use to officially test the emergency alert system was also mentioned by newly crowned Deputy Prime Minister&nbsp;Oliver Dowden who referred to it as the 'British way'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Whilst today’s 10-second national test may be inconvenient for some, please forgive the intrusion because the next time you hear the alert, your life and the lifesaving actions of our emergency services could depend on it,” said Alex Woodman, Chief Fire Officer for Hertfordshire and Resilience Lead on the National Fire Chiefs Council.</p>

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<h2><strong>How is the alert sent?</strong></h2>

<p>Explaining how the alerts work, the authorities stated the emergency messages are broadcast via mobile phone masts to all 4G and 5G phone networks. Meaning, the sender of the alert does not need your number. No location or other data will be collected for the purpose either.&nbsp;During the pandemic, the government sent alerts using SMS, directly to phone numbers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Anyone in the range of the mast gets the alert and it can be fine-tuned based on geography. A Liverpool resident would not be sent the alert for an earthquake that poses danger, say in London.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, those not wanting to receive the alerts can simply opt out by going into the device settings or switching off their phones or keeping them in flight mode.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Tory government said the experts analysed the emergency alert systems in other countries and concluded that they work more efficiently in a real crisis when&nbsp;people have previously received a test, so they know what an alert looks and sounds like. The US, Canada and Japan are&nbsp;few of the countries where such alerts are the norm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The critics of the service, however, have argued that the alerts could startle those driving vehicles on roads, leading to accidents while domestic violence victims, who keep a secret phone may be outed by it.&nbsp;</p>

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Tens of millions of Britons on Sunday received a message and loud alarm as the government tested its first-ever life-saving Emergency Alerts warning system. The message read “Keep Calm and Carry On, this is just a test” and was sent to every 4G and 5G-enabled smartphone in the country.

Tens of millions of Britons on Sunday received a message and loud alarm as the government tested its first-ever life-saving Emergency Alerts warning system. The message read “Keep Calm and Carry On, this is just a test” and was sent to every 4G and 5G-enabled smartphone in the country. According to reports, the alert was sent at 2:59 pm local time, a minute earlier than previously publicised and lasted about 10 seconds. The authorities are hopeful that the new emergency service would get the public used to what the alerts look like so that they can be sent if the need arises during any future crisis. “Keep Calm and Carry On” is a phrase that the British Ministry of Defence used during World War II. Its use to officially test the emergency alert system was also mentioned by newly crowned Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden who referred to it as the 'British way'. “Whilst today’s 10-second national test may be inconvenient for some, please forgive the intrusion because the next time you hear the alert, your life and the lifesaving actions of our emergency services could depend on it,” said Alex Woodman, Chief Fire Officer for Hertfordshire and Resilience Lead on the National Fire Chiefs Council. ALSO READ | UK study finds massive anti-Hindu hate in schools How is the alert sent? Explaining how the alerts work, the authorities stated the emergency messages are broadcast via mobile phone masts to all 4G and 5G phone networks. Meaning, the sender of the alert does not need your number. No location or other data will be collected for the purpose either. During the pandemic, the government sent alerts using SMS, directly to phone numbers. Anyone in the range of the mast gets the alert and it can be fine-tuned based on geography. A Liverpool resident would not be sent the alert for an earthquake that poses danger, say in London. Moreover, those not wanting to receive the alerts can simply opt out by going into the device settings or switching off their phones or keeping them in flight mode. WATCH | Gravitas: The UK is no more a great place to live × The Tory government said the experts analysed the emergency alert systems in other countries and concluded that they work more efficiently in a real crisis when people have previously received a test, so they know what an alert looks and sounds like. The US, Canada and Japan are few of the countries where such alerts are the norm. The critics of the service, however, have argued that the alerts could startle those driving vehicles on roads, leading to accidents while domestic violence victims, who keep a secret phone may be outed by it. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Keep calm': Millions in UK receive first-ever emergency message and loud alarm

<p>Journey of the mobile phones is quite fascinating. Those who have used, or seen, the first mobile phone ever launched, can tell about how phones have evolved over the period of time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From taking high-definition photos to bringing the world to your fingertips via the internet, mobile phones provide countless features. But what will the future be?&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last month, Marty Cooper, who is credited with inventing the first phone in 1973, spoke to CNBC when he said that the "next generation will have the phone embedded under the skin of their ears".&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the interview at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Cooper suggested that one day, phones will become devices integrated into our skin.</p>

<p>Cooper also said that such devices won't need to be charged, as "your body is the perfect charger."<br />
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"When you eat food, your body creates energy, right? You ingest food, your body creates energy. It takes a tiny bit of energy to run this earpiece," he added.</p>

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<p>What Cooper said is not entirely unrealistic, because technology is developing, and anything is possible. In future, our bodies might become compatible with powerful microchips and sensors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Elon Musk's Neuralink is one such example which is working on developing technologies that may, one day, combine computers with the human brain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While commenting on the latest mobile phones, Cooper said: "Whenever I make a phone call and don't have an earpiece, I have to take this flat piece of material against my curved head [and] hold my arm up in an awkward position."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about the pros and cons of mobile phones, Cooper said, "I have an abiding faith in humanity. I look at history and look at all of the advances that we’ve had with technology, and somehow people have figured it out."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, "People are better off now. And they live longer. They are wealthier, they are healthier than they've ever been before. We have ups and downs. But in general, humanity is progressing."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from that, in the past few years, experts and analysts have weighed in on the use charges as they floated the idea that future generations may no longer have to charge smartphones with electricity and they can be charged using body heat or sunlight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All these are mere predictions, and what will happen in future, only time will tell.&nbsp;</p>

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Journey of the mobile phones is quite fascinating. Those who have used, or seen, the first mobile phone ever launched, can tell about how phones have evolved over the period of time.

Journey of the mobile phones is quite fascinating. Those who have used, or seen, the first mobile phone ever launched, can tell about how phones have evolved over the period of time. From taking high-definition photos to bringing the world to your fingertips via the internet, mobile phones provide countless features. But what will the future be? Last month, Marty Cooper, who is credited with inventing the first phone in 1973, spoke to CNBC when he said that the "next generation will have the phone embedded under the skin of their ears". In the interview at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Cooper suggested that one day, phones will become devices integrated into our skin. Cooper also said that such devices won't need to be charged, as "your body is the perfect charger." "When you eat food, your body creates energy, right? You ingest food, your body creates energy. It takes a tiny bit of energy to run this earpiece," he added. WATCH | British company under fire for pay rise April Fool’s joke × What Cooper said is not entirely unrealistic, because technology is developing, and anything is possible. In future, our bodies might become compatible with powerful microchips and sensors. Elon Musk's Neuralink is one such example which is working on developing technologies that may, one day, combine computers with the human brain. While commenting on the latest mobile phones, Cooper said: "Whenever I make a phone call and don't have an earpiece, I have to take this flat piece of material against my curved head [and] hold my arm up in an awkward position." Talking about the pros and cons of mobile phones, Cooper said, "I have an abiding faith in humanity. I look at history and look at all of the advances that we’ve had with technology, and somehow people have figured it out." He added, "People are better off now. And they live longer. They are wealthier, they are healthier than they've ever been before. We have ups and downs. But in general, humanity is progressing." Apart from that, in the past few years, experts and analysts have weighed in on the use charges as they floated the idea that future generations may no longer have to charge smartphones with electricity and they can be charged using body heat or sunlight. All these are mere predictions, and what will happen in future, only time will tell. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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