Apple has unveiled its much-anticipated iPhone 14 lineup, and despite rumors of impending price increases, customers won’t have to shell out more than last year. Among the buzziest takeaways: All models are getting emergency satellite service, a potential lifesaver in areas without strong cell signals. The higher-end iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Max will include an always-on screen and a streamlined cutout for the front camera that can also display notifications. They’ll retail for US$999 and US$1,099, respectively, and orders open Friday.

Apple CEO Tim Cook just announced the iPhone 14 pro, the high-end models for this year. The smaller model with a 6.1-inch screen is called the iPhone 14 Pro. The bigger model will be called the iPhone 14 Max. The iPhone 14 Pro will start at $999, and the bigger model starts at $1099. That’s the same price as last year’s models. They go up for preorder on Friday and will ship next week.

• The more basic iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus will start at US$799 and US$899.
• Apple also announced the outdoorsy Apple Watch Ultra, which has a more durable titanium case and can get up to 60 hours of battery life. It will start at US$799.
• Apple’s new AirPods Pro will have MagSafe charging, an on-case speaker, touch volume control and upgraded noise cancelation. They’ll retail for US$249.

Meanwhile, Google may be out to trim manpower: “Leaner times might be ahead at Google. Speaking at Code Conference in Los Angeles Tuesday, CEO Sundar Pichai said the uncertain economy has led him to think how the tech giant might operate with “fewer resources” while also becoming “20% more productive.” He hinted that cuts to Google’s workforce could be in store. In areas where you have three people making decisions, Pichai said, “bringing it down to two or one improves efficiency by 20%.” In July, the tech giant asked employees for ideas on ways to boost productivity and implemented a two-week hiring freeze.”

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What can I write? They want to honour a village boy from Ovim. Awesome. Daily when I wake up, I pray: precious Lord as you send your angels to bless men and women today, remember me – and remember me as my hands are constantly raised up. Details below…

The Brian Reuben’s Awards of Strategic  Excellence represents a benchmark of excellence for individuals and organisations demonstrating strategic excellence across industries. Recognising and honouring the individuals and companies who, over the years, have been at the forefront of first-class value creation, innovation, or exceptional financial and operating performance.

The Awards of Strategic Excellence also celebrates the executives who continue to change the face of their industry demonstrating outstanding leadership and performance. The Keynote Speaker for the 2022 event is the acclaimed Emmanuel Michael, SPHRi, a leading authority in human resource management.

The highly-acclaimed event scheduled for September 9, 2022, will be held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Victoria Island Lagos Nigeria.

Recipients of the award in 2022 includes, Dr. Dominic Oduro-Antwi, President, Global Africa Trade Advisory Chamber Ghana; Engr. Steve Ayuba, TA, Gas to the CEO, Midstream and Downstream Regulatory Authority; Ms. Rosario Osobase, Managing Director, Tenaris Nigeria and Ms. Adeline Quarshie

CEO, Credence Micro Credit Limited, Ghana. Others include Prof. Ndubuisi Ekekwe, Founder, Tekedia Institute, USA; Mazi Dr. Sam Ohuabunwa, Former President, Nigeria Pharmaceuticals Society; Prof. Punit Gaur, Founder, International Institute for Eurasian Studies;

Ms. Deepti Chaudhary Saini (Mrs. India international), Director & Founder Deepra, India; Mr. Jude Ndu, Founder, The Economic Series, Nigeria and Ms. Tolulope Opayinka, CEO, Letshego MFB, Lagos, Nigeria. Also to receive this award is CJ Benjamin, South African leading media personality and Nirbhay Wadhwa, Indian film and television actor

Those expected to grace the invite-only would include business founders, Chief Executive Officers of industries, c-suite executives and other notable personalities in the world of business, finance, government, and investment.

The event will also feature the award of Honorary Doctorates to deserving individuals by the Metropolitan University of California.

The Convener of the event, Dr Brian Reuben is a leading authority on Strategy and one of the most sought-after thought leaders on the subject.

Through his senior executive workshops he has helped position several businesses to produce remarkable results even in the most challenging and turbulent business environments.

Dr Reuben who also hosts such premium events as the Leadership Agenda Summit is a featured speaker at business events globally and has trained,  advised and mentored senior executives in  several organizations around the world.

The Brian Reuben’s Awards of Strategic Excellence  is a core social gathering once a year with a bang, it’s not to be missed! To request an invite please email admin@brianreuben.com

Let me wish members of Tekedia Mini-MBA edition 8 a great Graduation Hangout in Port Harcourt this weekend. The Lagos one was superb. I also commend members in London who are organizing one. Kano reached out today. Tekedia Institute supports these independently organized events as a way of connecting our members to deepen their networks as they go into markets to fix frictions.

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