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Sidestepping Apple Dispute, Obama Makes Case for Access to Device Data

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US President Barack Obama on Friday made a passionate case for mobile devices to be built in such a way as to allow government to gain access to personal data if needed to prevent a terrorist attack or enforce tax laws. Speaking at the South by Southwest festival in Texas, Obama said he could not comment on the legal case in which the FBI is trying to force Apple Inc. to allow access to an iPhone linked to San Bernardino, California, shooter Rizwan Farook. But he made clear that, despite…

Colgate Extends Restructuring Programme, to Cut More Jobs

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Colgate-Palmolive Co said on Thursday it would cut more jobs under an extended restructuring programme as the world’s largest toothpaste maker grapples with tough macro-economic conditions, including a strong dollar. The programme, now expected to end in December 2017, will result in the reduction of 3,300 to 3,800 positions globally. Colgate, had earlier said it expected to complete the programme this year and cut about 2,700 to 3,200 positions. The company, which gets more than three-fourths of its revenue from outside the United States, has been raising prices to counter…

India Need to Keep Reform Momentum Going: Jaitley

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New Delhi: As the global environment becomes extremely difficult and challenging, India will need to keep the reform momentum going while putting resources in areas where it lacks, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said today. Speaking at the opening day of the three-day India-IMF Conference ‘Advancing Asia: Investing for the Future’, he hoped to get through some important measures over the next few months riding on popular mood for growth oriented policies. “We have been trying to do our best as far as India is concerned, notwithstanding the global environment being…

Soldiers in Sensitive Areas to Get Secure Mobile Phones: Minister

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The government will soon provide secure mobile phones to soldiers along the international borders and in Naxal affected areas, Minister of State for Home Affairs Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary said in New Delhi on Friday. “You would be surprised to know that even today our soldiers do not have a mobile phone, as such on a short-term period basis, we are planning to provide mobile phones to army personnel in the border areas and Naxal affected zones so that they can keep in touch with their family via 3G mobile connection,”…

Apple Lawyer Says US DoJ Attempting to ‘Smear’ Company

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Apple accused the US Justice Department on Thursday of trying to “smear” the company by trafficking in “desperate” and “unsubstantiated” claims in its ongoing quest to force the company to help unlock an encrypted iPhone linked to one of the San Bernardino, California shooters. “The tone of the brief reads like an indictment,” Apple General Counsel Bruce Sewell told reporters on a press call, referring to a response filing the Justice Department submitted earlier on Thursday that accused Apple of making “false” statements. The new filing relies on thinly sourced…

EA Wants to Win PC Gamers Back, but Its Actions Say Otherwise

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Electronic Arts is on a “journey to regain the trust of the PC gamer.” At least that’s what Peter O’Reilly, EA Senior Marketing Director for Origin, said in a recent interview. “Over the last couple of years we have focused on ensuring a great play experience from launch and bringing players a better experience on Origin with programs like the Great Game Guarantee, On the House, and now Origin Access,” O’Reilly told video game trade publication MCV. “We’re excited about the progress we’ve made, but are always pushing ourselves to…