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  • Revolutionizing Language Switch: Google Translate’s New Pinned Languages Feature for Android and iOS Users

    Revolutionizing Language Switch: Google Translate’s New Pinned Languages Feature for Android and iOS Users

    Google Translate, the language translation app that has become an essential tool for global travelers and multilingual professionals, is set to introduce a new feature that will streamline the process of switching between languages. Launched in 2011, Google Translate currently boasts a user base of one billion monthly active users worldwide, translating over one trillion words each month.

    Enhancing Language Access

    The upcoming update of the Google Translate app (version 10.8.48.878519627.2) will introduce a feature that allows users to pin their frequently used languages to the language selection page. This feature will enable users to have up to 10 language options readily available for quick selection.

    Currently, the app offers a ‘Recent languages’ list, which displays up to nine recently used languages at the top of the screen. However, adding another language to the list causes one to be removed. The forthcoming ‘Pinned languages’ section, which will be positioned above the ‘Recent languages’ list, will allow users to keep up to 10 languages permanently visible on the screen.

    Though it may seem like a minor addition, for those who regularly switch between languages, this feature could significantly enhance the functionality of the app. For instance, when visiting a country with multiple prominent languages, users will be able to conveniently switch between them via the ‘Pinned languages’ section.

    Using the Pinned Languages List

    To pin a language, users should open the Google Translate app and tap the button on the left side, which showcases the language being translated from. Under the ‘Recent languages’ heading, users can select a language and swipe right to reveal a pin icon next to the language name. Tapping the pin icon will add the chosen language to the pinned section in the app. If users wish to unpin a language, the process is the same, but instead, an unpin icon will be displayed next to the pinned languages, which can be tapped to remove the language from the pinned list.

    Questions & Answers

    What does the new feature of Google Translate do?
    The new feature allows users to pin their frequently used languages to the language selection page, enabling quick and convenient language switching.

    How many languages can be pinned to the Google Translate app?
    Users can pin up to ten languages on the Google Translate app.

    How can a language be pinned or unpinned in Google Translate?
    In the app, under the ‘Recent languages’ section, users can swipe right on a language to reveal a pin icon. Tapping this icon will pin the language. Similarly, tapping the unpin icon next to a pinned language will remove it from the pinned list.

  • UBS China Joint Venture Faces Backlash Over Unexpected Benchmark Switch in Silver Fund

    UBS China Joint Venture Faces Backlash Over Unexpected Benchmark Switch in Silver Fund

    A silver fund run by UBS’s Chinese partner has drawn a wave of complaints from investors. The grievances have been sparked by a decision to change benchmarks, a move that has reportedly resulted in greater losses than investors had anticipated.

    Over 200,000 individuals have raised concerns against UBS’s domestic Chinese partnership with the state-controlled SDIC Group. The objections are primarily focused on UBS SDIC Fund Management’s decision to alter the valuation mark for the UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund LOF. The company shifted from Shanghai Futures Exchange settlement prices to international market prices without giving investors prior notice. It is thought that this change transformed losses from an expected cap of 17 percent, due to a daily price limit, to over 31 percent.

    This alteration took place during a significant collapse in silver prices on January 30, which saw the value of the precious metal plummet by over 30 percent. In response to this situation, the company formed a task force and subsequently announced a compensation plan for investors who redeemed their investments on February 2.

    Questions & Answers

    What caused the wave of complaints against UBS’s Chinese partner?
    Investors were unhappy with UBS SDIC Fund Management’s decision to switch the valuation mark for the UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund LOF from Shanghai Futures Exchange settlement prices to international market prices without any prior notice.

    What was the impact of the benchmark switch on investors?
    The change is believed to have amplified losses from an anticipated cap of 17 percent due to a daily price limit, to an actual loss of over 31 percent.

    What measures did the company take in response to the silver price crash?
    In response to the silver price crash and the resulting investor complaints, the company formed a task force and announced a compensation plan for investors who redeemed their investments on February 2.

  • Cebu Pacific Equips Airbus A330neo fleet with SITA Swiftbroadband Cockpit Connectivity

    Cebu Pacific Equips Airbus A330neo fleet with SITA Swiftbroadband Cockpit Connectivity

    Cebu Pacific Air, the Manila, Philippines-based low cost airline, will equip its fleet of Airbus A330neo aircraft with an upgraded form of SITA for Aircraft’s AIRCOM cockpit connectivity technology with Swiftbroadband-Safety (SB-S).

    The AIRCOM connectivity is being factory-installed on a fleet of 16 new A330neos from an Airbus order first placed by Cebu Pacific in 2019, that now also includes a Flight Hour Services (FHS) materials management contract signed by the two companies during the 2022 Singapore Air Show last month. SITA first signed a global connectivity services distribution agreement with Inmarsat in 2017 to start leveraging Swiftbroadband-Safety within its suite of cockpit communication applications that it now brands as AIRCOM Cockpit Services.

    SB-S is Inmarsat’s Aircraft Communication, Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) over Internet Protocol (IP) networking technology that permits previous aircraft data transmissions solely done over the legacy ACARS network to be done faster and cheaper using IP as a gateway for air-to-ground and aircraft-to-controller data transmissions and messaging.

    Sumesh Patel, President of Asia Pacific, SITA, said in a statement that “Cebu Pacific is the first airline to take advantage of these capabilities to boost safety and deliver greater operational efficiencies on their new fleet.”

    Three specific connection types are provided over SB-S, including character-based ACARS data services for Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Contract (ADS-C) and Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC). ADS-C, CPDLC, real-time prison reporting, and flight data streaming along with aircraft performance data downloads can also be provided over the SB-S prioritized IP channel. Additionally, the regular IP channel can be used as a voice and data communication channel for Airline Administrative Control (AAC) and Airline Operations Center (AOC) applications.

    According to SITA, some of the specific applications Cebu Pacific can use on AIRCOM with SB-S that are not enabled without Swiftbroadband include real-time updates for flight optimization tools and graphical weather applications.

    The SITA cockpit connectivity agreement for Cebu Pacific comes following the airline’s announcement earlier this month that it will begin expanding its domestic network, including re-starting flights to Siargao, Surigao, and Calbayog after closing those and many other routes due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions.

    Cebu Pacific received its first A330neo in December and now has two of the 459-seat aircraft in its fleet. Mike Szucs, Chief Executive Adviser at Cebu Pacific, expects every Airbus model aircraft in its fleet to feature the new engine option variant by 2027.

    “We turned to SITA given their expertise in the aircraft domain to help us navigate the challenges and complexities of the aircraft communications landscape, and prepare us for that future,” Javier Massot, Chief Operations Adviser, Cebu Pacific Air, said in a statement. “Having high-speed connectivity and greater capacity is essential to access more advanced digital applications that support decision-making onboard. It will enable our pilots and operational staff to access information in real-time and deliver a better service for our passengers.”

  • Switch Mobility And Siemens Partner To Work On Electric Mobility Projects In India

    Switch Mobility And Siemens Partner To Work On Electric Mobility Projects In India

    Home-grown commercial vehicle manufacturer, Ashok Leyland’s global electric mobility arm, Switch Mobility has entered into a partnership with German technology conglomerate, Siemens Limited. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) towards building a cooperative technological partnership in the electric commercial mobility segment and work on eMobility projects in India. The company says that the main objective of this partnership between the two brands is to offer efficient, cost-effective and sustainable e-mobility solutions to various commercial vehicle customers in India.

    Commenting on the partnership, Nitin Seth, Director, Switch Mobility said, “Our collaboration with Siemens will focus on key identified areas, which will be critical to propel ourselves as an industry, towards clean and sustainable mobility solutions. Our overarching objective is to achieve the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and our endeavour with Siemens will focus on it to make eMobility a compelling solution for businesses and the environment in India.”

    At the same time Sunil Mathur, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Limited, said, “Siemens is a global leader in e-mobility solutions for commercial vehicles. We have been implementing projects for electric commercial vehicles across the globe. Together with Switch Mobility, we intend to implement high-quality techno-commercial solutions to address the needs of the growing E-mobility market in India.”

    To achieve their joint objective, for its part, Switch Mobility will offer its strong electric commercial vehicle industry experience. Siemens, on the other hand, will bring its flexible, high-efficiency charging infrastructure technology to the table, which comes with efficient and reliable medium-voltage grid connection solutions. The company says that Siemens’ charging infrastructure management software solution would enhance the energy-efficient operations of the chargers.

    As part of the MOU, Siemens Financial Services (SFS), the financing arm of Siemens AG, will consider a minority investment in OHM Global Mobility Private Ltd., the eMaas platform company to be formed as a subsidiary of Switch Mobility Automotive Limited.

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  • Official Online Nintendo Store Opens Doors in Hong Kong

    Official Online Nintendo Store Opens Doors in Hong Kong

    An official Nintendo Hong Kong online store has opened this week.

    The new storefront eplaces a former Nintendo page that offered download codes which could be redeemed on WhatsMall.

    Now fans of the Japanese game platform can buy software online direct from the manufacturer.

    The Nintendo Hong Kong e-commerce site offers download codes for a range of Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS games along with DLC, reports fansite NintendoSoup.

    The site features multiple languages as well, along with Chinese: American and UK English, Canadian French, French, Latin America Spanish and Spanish.

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  • Switch Made expands operations with global hub office in Dubai

    Switch Made expands operations with global hub office in Dubai

    In a significant move that underlines the strong UAE-French business ties, SWITCH MADE, a French company and world leader in providing efficient, innovative and stylish lighting solutions, is further expanding its operations in the UAE with the opening of a brand-new global hub office in Dubai.

    This coincides with the 10th anniversary of SWITCH MADE’s operations in the UAE, with the new global office being beefed up with a dedicated team of experts from SWITCH MADE’s France office taking up positions in Dubai.

    The unveiling of the global base of SWITCH MADE in the UAE complements the call by French President Emmanuel Macron to enhance the role of French companies in international entrepreneurship.

    The French Ambassador to the UAE, HE Ludovic Pouille, marked the new expansion and opening of the global office and congratulated the company for its strategic focus on expanding its presence in the country. He was accompanied by H.E. Emmanuel Mayer, Vice Consul General of the France in Dubai and other dignitaries and business leaders.

    “This is a commendable example of French companies strengthening their international footprint and sharing invaluable French expertise for supporting the development of the UAE,” HE Ludovic Pouille said. “Over the past years, French-UAE ties have grown manifold, with French business expertise, especially in areas such as sustainable development and renewable energy, complementing the development vision of the UAE. SWITCH MADE has an accomplished track-record in delivering energy-efficient lighting solutions and the new office will enable it to further contribute to the UAE’s Vision 2021.”

    Jeremy Loisel, CEO of SWITCH MADE, said: “With our expanded presence, we are building on 10 strong years of operations in the UAE, marking a new milestone in our growth journey. We are bringing top-notch French experts to support our business growth in the UAE, complementing the development goals of the nation. French companies already play a significant role here by providing cutting edge technology and expertise, and through our enhanced local presence, we can be more agile and closer to our customers in meeting their requirements.”

    “Our French headquarter is currently being restructured, and reflecting the consequent change of business model, focusing on manufacturing LED luminaires for projects. We are also in the final stages of partnering with a reputable industrial group, which will take our growth to the next level. 2018 is a decisive year for our French market.” He added.

    SWITCH MADE has already been associated with several landmark projects in the UAE including the provision of energy-efficient sustainable lighting solutions for the façade of The Dubai Mall, supplying more than 52,000 LED luminaires.  SWITCH MADE also delivered over 8,800 LED light fittings and over 2 Km of linear soluitons for the Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai, which is the Middle East region’s first low-energy building that complies with the MINERGIE Ecolabel, a Swiss sustainable building standard.

    Several flagship projects in the UAE have been developed through close co-operation with France, such as Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, the only French-language university in the Gulf. Total trade between the two countries was estimated at US$5.6 billion in 2016. The UAE is France’s second-largest trading partner in the Gulf, and is also the second largest Gulf investor in France. There are over 600 French subsidiaries in the UAE.

    “The UAE has outlined a clear vision to be among the best nations in the world, and has set tangible targets in reducing energy consumption and promoting sustainable solutions. As a French company with proven expertise in supporting the needs of nations and companies with sustainable lighting solutions, we are committed to be a partner in the progress of the UAE by bringing French expertise to the nation’s development projects,” concluded Jeremy Loisel

  • Fuji Heavy recalls 100,000 Subaru cars to fix air pump switch

    Fuji Heavy recalls 100,000 Subaru cars to fix air pump switch

    Japan’s Fuji Heavy Industries said on Thursday it was recalling about 100,000 of its Subaru-branded vehicles in Japan to fix a problem with an air pump switch located in the main fuse box.

    The recall covers models including the Legacy and Imprezza, along with Exiga and Forrester crossover SUVs produced in 2006-2013.

    The Japanese automaker said it was also planning to recall models overseas, but declined to give further details.

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