6 awesome web browsers for iPhone

Browsing the web on a smartphone is not as difficult as it once seemed. Check out list of the best web browsers for the iPhone, so you can peruse the web using something other than Safari.

If you're like most of us at Digital Trends, the prospect of surfing the web on a cell phone never seemed tangible until iPhone entered the market in 2007. Sure, we all knew the LG Prada, Windows Mobile phones, and old Blackberries were capable of browsing the web, but none one of them popularized mobile browsers to the degree the iPhone would several years later. Older mobile browsers loaded pages and images at a glacial pace by today's standards, drastically lagging behind Safari and other popular offerings from key developers like Google, Mobotap, and Opera. What could have been a convenient way to peruse the web on the go was, more often than not, simply more trouble than it was worth.

Then came the iPhone. Safari, Apple's proprietary web browser, sported a streamlined interface, remarkable speed, and a toolset worthy of competing with even the most industrious desktop browsers on the market, but it's no longer the only available option. Everyone from the aforementioned Google to Ghostery now touts an exclusive mobile app, bringing tabbed and private browsing, cross-platform syncing, and the utmost simplicity to the forefront of mobile web browsing. Now, it's only a question of personal taste.

Here are our top picks for the best web browsers for the iPhone, so you can make the most of the web wherever you have a network connection.

Chrome

Chrome is Google's answer to Safari, a heavy-handed counterpart offering a slew of valuable tools and reveling in a deep-seeded integration with the Google ecosystem. Once properly synced, Chrome grants you access to nearly all data associated with your account, including passwords, search history, bookmarks, open tabs and the like. It's exceptionally quick, offering an address bar that conveniently doubles as a search box while touting the ability to swap between an infinite number of tabs or privately browse the web using the software's built-in Incognito tab.

Chrome even takes a well-executed shot at Apple's personal assistant with Chrome voice search, allowing you to enter search inquiries with your voice, even when using an older iPhone that doesn't support Siri. The app's interface is minimalist and simple, taking a direct cue from its desktop brethren and encasing a slew of functionality inside Chrome's default, gray exterior. Like any mobile browser, an excess number of tabs can make navigation difficult on a small screen, but browsing is still done in such a way that it never feels burdensome – especially considering the app showcases your top sites whenever you choose to open a new tab.

Best for: Those already heavily immersed in the Google ecosystem.

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Ghostery

Ghostery is the perfect mobile browser for anyone that doesn't want advertising companies to know, or see, what they're doing online. You can even allow the browser to catalog which trackers you encounter and the sites they appear on because the main goal of this browser is to maintain your privacy and anonymity. Cookies can also be completely disabled from the iPhone's Settings. The browser gives users a list of trackers to enable or disable for whatever site they're visiting — complete with a red-numbered notification in the bottom-right corner — and there are none of the usual search engine options (i.e. Google, Yahoo, Bing). Instead, there's 'Ghostery,' which is powered by DuckDuckGo.

Ghostery isn't as fast as other mobile browsers on this list, so if you really want to keep your browsing history safe, be prepared to sacrifice a bit of speed for it. The design isn't particularly pleasing either, though the privacy and anonymity features do set it aside from other browsers. Ghostery also has a feature that lets people protect their Wi-Fi connection from advertisers, which can then be used to block trackers in other apps, provided you're still using the same internet connection. The feature is in the experimental stage, meaning you might run into some problems while using it, and using it in combination with the Safari browser will likely lead to some performance issues. If you're really serious about protecting yourself online, though, that may not be a huge issue.

Best for: Those who prefer privacy over speed and design.

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Opera Mini Web Browser

Opera Mini began as a simple pilot project in 2004, derived from the king of open-source desktop browsers and built from the ground up to fetch all web content through a proxy server. Being the case, the mobile browser is one of the fastest — if not the fastest — pieces of software on our roundup, quickly compressing data by up to 90 percent before downloading and displaying webpages and similar content on even the most crowded of networks. It's lightweight and designed to run on limited bandwidth, so it doesn't offer the myriad of standard features that rivals bake in.

Although options are limited, bookmarks and top sites can still be synced between the mobile and desktop versions of the software, and various multimedia content can be saved by simply tapping and holding said image, link, text or another content type on the screen. The equipped interface, dark and adorned with larger icons than are typically present in mobile browsers, is also a nice touch, allowing you to easily navigate between tabbed webpages and the dashboard tray at a moment's notice. If desired, you can view webpages in a welcoming full-screen mode or take a glance at various data usage statistics highlighting the amount of data used in the current session or during the entirety of the app's lifespan on your phone. And then there's the informative Help menu outlining each component of the app.

Best for: Those who seek speed and an easy-to-navigate interface.

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Dolphin Browser

Mobotap's mobile browser could be the most remarkable browser on our list based on the name alone, but it doesn't stop there. Though it sports a somewhat high learning curve, it's an incredibly stable browser, one coupled with a girth of valuable features and intrinsically rooted in social networking like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Once synced with the appropriate accounts, you can share content across social networks with a single click, or save the content directly to their Evernote or Box account. Additional options for altering the homepage's background image, adjusting the font size, and initiating full-screen mode are also present, as is the opportunity to privately browse the web and block unwanted ads and various pop-up content.

Despite the mobile browser's stark contrasts with Safari, it's just as fast in terms of speed and boasts syncing capabilities for saving your history, passwords, bookmarks, and other data across mobile and desktop accounts. Although more of a novelty than a crucial function, Dolphin incorporates a Pictionary-esque gesture navigation, encouraging you to draw a swath of recognizable symbols that will, in turn, initiate various actions. For instance, scribbling the letter “N' on the dedicated input screen will automatically open a new tab, while drawing the letter “T” will direct the current tab to the main Twitter homepage. It's not the most useful action, but it is inventive and surprisingly accurate. Dolphin also supports voice search thanks to its Dolphin Sonar feature, but users will have to pay $0.99 first before they can use it.

Best for: Those who desire greater customization and novelty navigation.

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Firefox

Before Chrome took over our desktops, Mozilla Firefox was the go-to web browser if you wanted something more powerful than Internet Explorer. Firefox for iOS has all the features that other similar web browsers have, such as sign-in to sync settings, history, bookmarks, and passwords. Firefox's private browsing mode prevents the browser from remembering your browsing history, and it will also allow you to delete any and all saved information with one tap.

If you dig a little deeper into the settings, you will see why you may prefer Firefox to other mobile browsers. For example, Firefox will let you choose whether or not you want to allow it to work with a third-party keyboard. Some third-party keyboards can transmit things that you type back to the developer, so it is good to have an option for this setting. Another very important privacy-related setting is the integration of Touch ID & Passcodes. An example of when this might be useful is if someone else has access to your smartphone. In Chrome, for instance, someone can borrow your smartphone and access the saved passwords section by going to the settings. In Firefox, you can turn on Touch ID & Passcodes, and when you want access to saved log-ins, Firefox will ask you for a passcode or fingerprint. We believe all mobile browsers should have this feature.

Best for: Those who share their smartphone with others.

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Safari

It's also the fastest web browser on our list thanks to its exclusive JavaScript engine while remaining feature-laden enough to compete with the best. Moreover, Safari offers voice search capabilities similar to Chrome, but being the software is an Apple product, it relies on voice assistance through Siri. The coupled iCloud Keychain is also a standout, saving and automatically inputting account names, passwords, and credit card numbers whenever you need to sign into a site or shop online, as is the ability to save images to the photo album by pressing said content for several seconds. Other features abound, but it's the built-in convenience and Safari's innate ease of use making it one of our top five picks.

Best for: Those seeking merely the bare minimum.

This article was originally published on 1-17-2014 by Brandon Widder, and last updated by Carlos Vega on 4-18-2017 to include Firefox. Kyree Leary also contributed to this article.

Top 10 Famous Companies With Unexpected Origins

We generally associate most companies with specific goods and services. For instance, we associate Shell with oil, Nokia with phones, and Nintendo with games. But these companies and a host of others never started in the niches they’re famous for today. In fact, some predate their niches and only got involved due to bizarre reasons.

10Royal Dutch Shell

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The history of Royal Dutch Shell can be traced to 1833, when London shopkeeper Marcus Samuel started importing oriental shells—which was used for interior designing—from the Far East. By 1886, the business was in the care of his children, Sam and Marcus Samuel Jr, who added rice, silk, copper, and chinaware to their imports. They also exported machines and textiles to Japan and the Far East and traded in wheat, sugar, and flour.

The brothers later developed interest in the oil trade and became the first to transport oil in tankers. By transporting oil in tankers and not barrels—as was common then—the duo could transport more oil at once, reduce leakages, and sell at a cheaper price. The brothers called their new oil transport company “The Tank Syndicate,” which they changed to Shell Transport and Trading Company in 1897.

Shell Transport and Trading Company soon expanded its operation to the Far East, where it found itself in competition with the Royal Dutch petroleum company. Both companies remained in competition until 1903, when they partnered and formed the Asiatic petroleum company to compete with the bigger Standard Oil.

In 1907, the Asiatic Petroleum Company became Royal Dutch Shell, with Royal Dutch owning 60 percent of the partnership and Shell Transport and Trading Company owning 40 percent. Its famous scallop shell logo belongs to Shell Transport and Trading Company, which adopted it in 1904 after switching from a mussel shell.

9Samsung

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In March 1938, Lee Byung-chull—with capital of just $27—opened a grocery store and a small company in Taegu, Korea. The company was called Samsung, and it focused on the importation and exportation of dried fish, vegetable, and noodles. Later on, it moved into sugar refining, insurance, security, and textiles. At one time, Samsung even owned the biggest textile mill in the whole of Korea.

Samsung started making electronics in 1960, when it opened several subsidiaries that produced televisions, microwaves, telephones, telephone switchboards, fax machines, washing machines, and mobile phones. In 1987, Samsung was divided into Samsung Electronics, Shinsegae Group, CJ Group, and Hansol Group. Samsung Electronics focused on electronics, construction, engineering, and technology, while the rest were into retail, chemical, food, logistics, and entertainment.

Samsung sold off some of these subsidiaries in 1993 to focus on electronics, engineering, and chemicals. Today, Samsung is a conglomerate of 80 companies that are into electronics, telecommunications, construction, shipbuilding, medicine, and finance.

8Nokia

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Nokia traces its history to 1865, when engineer Fredrik Idestam opened a paper mill in Tammerkoski Rapids, Finland. Six years later, Idestam opened another paper mill on the banks of Finland’s Nokianvirta river, which inspired him to name his company Nokia Ab.

With time, Nokia Ab went into electricity generation and was acquired by Finnish Rubber Works, which itself was acquired by Finnish Cable in 1922. The three companies operated as different entities until 1967, when they were merged to form the Nokia Corporation, which focused on producing toilet paper, car tires, rubber shoes, bicycles, and computers.

Nokia started its foray into mobile phone production in 1979, when it went into partnership with Salora to form Mobira Oy. Mobira Oy’s first product was the 10-kilogram Mobira Senator, which was the first ever car telephone. Nokia Corporation acquired Solora in 1984, and three years later, it launched the Mobira Cityman 900, the world’s first mobile phone.

In 1988, the Nokia Corporation was divided into six subsidiaries that focused on telecommunications, data, electronics, cables, machinery, and mobile phones. One of the subsidiaries was Nokia-Mobira Oy, which was renamed Nokia Mobile Phones in 1989. Nokia sold off all its subsidiaries except Nokia Mobile Phones in the 1990s and remained a phone company thereafter.

7Nintendo

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Nintendo was founded in 1889. Then, it was known as Nintendo Koppai, and its primary produce was playing cards. Nintendo Koppai’s playing cards were a hit in Japan, where they were widely used for gambling by the Yakuza, the Japanese equivalent of the mafia.

Nintendo’s higher-ups soon got skeptical about the future of playing cards and tried looking into other sources of income. They launched a love hotel with windowless rooms where couples could have a quick getaway and a taxi company. They also produced instant rice and vacuum cleaners, all of which were unsuccessful.

The playing card industry later got saturated, as expected, and Nintendo almost went bankrupt. It was only saved by its highly successful Ultra Hand toy that functioned like the extension of an arm and allowed people pick things that were beyond arm’s length.

Nintendo took interest in the gaming industry when it became the official distributor for the world’s first game console, the Magnavox Odyssey, in Japan. It later focused on making games for consoles until 1983, when it released its first video game console called the Family Computer (Famicom), which was later remodeled and renamed Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).

6Toyota

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Toyota is the brainchild of Japanese engineer Sakichi Toyoda, who made Japan’s first mechanical weaving machine in 1897. Toyoda acquired patents for his inventions, and in 1918, he created Toyoda Spinning and Weaving to create threads for his machines.

In 1926, he created Toyota Automatic Loom Works (now Loom Works) to focus on making weaving machines, while Toyota Spinning and Weaving concentrated on making threads for the machines. In 1927, he began mass production of his new G-Type weaving machine, 25 of which could be operated by one worker at once. Two years later, he sold the patent rights for his G-Type machine in all other countries excluding Japan, China, and the United States, to the Platt Brothers of Britain for 100,000 yen, which he gave to his son, Kiichiro, who invested it in researching into automobiles.

The automobile division was under Loom Works, and it made its first car, which contained parts from Chrysler, Ford, and Chevrolet, in 1935. It also released its first truck the same year, and the next year, it changed its name to Toyota for easier pronunciation. In 1937, Toyota Motor Corporation was separated from Loom Works. Meanwhile, Loom Works remains in business and still produces weaving machines, air-conditioner compressors, and forklifts. It also produces engines for Toyota vehicles.

5Wrigley

Famous for its chewing gums, Wrigley was started by William Wrigley Jr in 1909. Before then, he worked as a salesman for his father’s soap business. Wrigley Jr gave free umbrellas to whoever bought his soap, but the umbrellas faded in the rain, so he switched to giving free baking powder. The baking powder proved more popular than the soap, so he dumped soap-selling to sell baking powder.

He did not want to give free soap to whoever bought his baking powder, so he gave out chewing gums, which, like the baking powder, turned out more popular than the soap. Wrigley saw a business in selling chewing gum, and in 1909, he bought Zeno Manufacturing, the company that supplied him with the chewing gums and converted it into the Wm Wrigley Jr. Company.

4Peugeot

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In 1810, brothers Jean-Pierre and Jean-Federic Peugeot converted their flour mill into a steel mill to produce saw blades, coffee grinders, and pepper grinders. These products are the source of their distinctive logo—the lion with open jaws—that they used to symbolize the strength of their grinders. They soon moved into making crinolines (deadly dresses held together by steel frames) and later, umbrella frames, wheels, bicycles, and later vehicles.

Peugeot made its first bicycle, the Le Grand Bi bicycle, in 1882 and its first car, a three-wheeler, in 1889. As time went on, Peugeot was split into two divisions. One focused on making tools, while the other focused on making automobiles and bicycles. The two merged in the 20th century and concentrated on making cars and bicycles.

3Suzuki

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Suzuki was started by Michio Suzuki in 1909. Like Toyota, it focused on making weaving machines and was called Suzuki Loom Works. It was renamed Suzuki Loom Manufacturing Company in 1920, which, due to the success of its weaving machines, started the side gig of making automobiles.

Suzuki made its first prototype car in 1937 and released its first car four years later. During World War II, it was repurposed by the Japanese government to produce war materiel and only continued making its weaving machines after the war.

The weaving machine market crashed in 1951, and Suzuki, which was at the brink of bankruptcy, quickly returned to making automobiles. In 1952, it released a motorized bicycle, which was so successful the Japanese government provided it with subsidies to produce more bicycles and motorcycles. This formed the basis of the Suzuki Motor Corporation, which separated from the Suzuki Loom Manufacturing Company in 1954.

2Hasbro Inc.

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Hasbro—the world’s second-biggest toy maker after Mattel Inc.—was founded by the Hassenfled brothers in 1923. The brothers called it Hassenfeld Brothers Incorporated and dealt in selling fabric leftovers. Later on, they started using the leftovers to make pencil box covers, which they sold alongside their pencils.

In 1930, their suppliers increased the price of their pencils and started making pencil boxes, which they sold at a lower price. Not wanting to be thrown out of business, the Hassenfeld brothers started manufacturing their own pencils and later toys, which they considered school supplies.

By 1968, they changed their name to Hasbro Industries and fragmented the company. One focused on making toys, while the other focused on making pencils. The two were always at loggerheads, most especially because the toy division got more funds than the pencil division, which brought in more profits. Hasbro also diversified into running nurseries and making cookware, but neither was profitable. So, they sold off the pencil-making division and concentrated on making toys.

13M

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In 1902, five entrepreneurs founded today’s American conglomerate 3M in Two Harbors, Minnesota. They did not found the company to produce the over 50,000 goods it produces today. Rather, they founded it to mine corundum, which they wanted to process and sell as sandpaper. This is evident in its original name: the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, which was shortened to 3M in 2002.

The entrepreneurs soon found that the supposed mineral was not corundum but a useless rock. Undeterred, they went on to import another mineral that gave them a product of lower quality. In 1905, at the verge of bankruptcy, businessmen St. Paul and Lucius Pond Ordway pumped $25,000 into the company in exchange for 60 percent ownership.

This allowed the entrepreneurs to improve and expand their sandpaper business, and they soon delved into producing masking tape, cellophane tape, post-it notes, and floppy disks. The new businesses were a success, and today, 3M is active in several industries, including communications, office supplies, health care, security and transportation.

Oliver Taylor is a freelance writer and bathroom musician. You can reach him at [email protected].

The best holiday destinations for May 2017

From exploring the markets in Marrakech to lazing on a beach in Malta, there are plenty of exciting holiday destinations that are best explored in May

It comes as no surprise that May firmly remains a popular month for those wanting to escape and get a bit of sunshine.

Not only are there two bank holidays that allow you to save some precious annual leave when booking a long weekend, but it's also when temperatures in countries such as Morocco or Bulgaria start to rise, yet remain bearable.

You don't need to go long-haul in order to have a sun-soaked spring break - in fact there are plenty of European countries which are ideal at this time of the year, and the best part is you don't need to break the bank to go exploring.

Holidaygems.co.uk have shared their top five holiday destinations for May - and we've taken a closer look at why they should be on your travel wishlist...

1. Marrakech, Morocco

Marrakech is renowned for its bustling markets (Photo: AFP)

The flight to Marrakech from the UK is just under four hours, making it an ideal city break over a long weekend. Temperatures begin to rise although they tend to stay around 21C so you won't be overheating as you explore the Moroccan capital's world-famous markets.

Jemaa el-Fnaa is a great place to start, as the square is full of stalls carrying an impressive array of trinkets which you can haggle over with vendors. If the high-energy atmosphere proves too much, we recommend heading to the much more tranquil Jardin Majorelle and taking in the breathtaking gardens.

How to get there: Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways all offer direct flights to Marrakech.

2. Pula, Istria County

The Roman Arena in Pula (Photo: Moment Editorial)

History buffs should head to Istria, a peninsula shared by Croatia, Slovenia and Italy which is filled with magnificent ancient ruins. The Roman Arena in the city of Pula is particularly impressive and offers unparalleled views of the Adriatic Sea.

With temperatures up to 22C in May, the weather will suit those wanting to hike through the countryside. Winemaking is at the heart of local culture so wine is considerably cheaper than in the UK, while foodies should make sure to taste dishes from local food markets, especially the fresh fish.

How to get there: Ryanair offers direct flights to Marrakech in May with prices starting from £19.99 each way.

3. Paphos, Cyprus

The ruins of Kourion in Paphos (Photo: iStockphoto)

With temperatures of 24C, endless sunshine and culinary delights including local pastries, wine and fresh seafood, you'll be forgiven for wanting to spend your break in Paphos lying on a beach to soak up the rays, only moving to tuck into local cuisine at the food markets or heading out to restaurants in the evenings.

However, if you do one cultural thing during your trip, make it a visit to the ruins of ancient city Kourion.

The archaeological haven is a UNESCO World Heritage site, with awe-inspiring features including a Greco-Roman amphitheatre.

If you're planning a longer break, then you may also want to pay a visit to Mount Olympus, which towers over the landscape - we suggest hiring a car and stopping off at the picturesque village of Omodos for spectacular sights of the scenery.

How to get there: Thomson offer direct flights to Paphos from London, Manchester, Leeds and Birmigham.

4. Malta

Malta boasts stunning architecture especially in capital city Valletta (Photo: AFP)

With golden beaches, unique architecture and jaw-dropping sights such as the Roman Catacombs, it's not surprising that Malta has firmly established itself as a go-to holiday destination.

Game of Thrones fans may recognise the breathtaking landscape which featured in the hit TV series - and with temperatures around a manageable 20C, it's not difficult to go exploring.

The capital, Valletta, boasts an impressive range of Medieval buildings, not to mention it overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. Make sure to stop by the St John Co-Cathedral, which is filled with intricate carvings and artwork from iconic Italian painter Caravaggio.

How to get there: easyJet offer direct flights to Valletta from Manchester, Newcastle and London Gatwick.

5. Bulgaria

Bulgaria's Golden Sands is a popular resort (Photo: Photononstop RM)

With a flight time of just over three hours from the UK, Bulgaria's popularity has soared in recent years as it becomes a go-to for those wanting a beach break.

Its Golden Sands resort has flourished with a host of all-inclusive hotels, a vibrant nightlife and countless bars and restaurants - meanwhile, there's family-friendly Sunny Beach with plenty of kids clubs and activities to keep little ones entertainted.

Despite the hordes of tourists making their way to its idyllic beaches, Bulgaria remains relatively cheap - in some places you can even get a pint of beer for just 45p!

How to get there: easyJet offer direct flights to Sofia from Manchester as well as London's Stansted and Luton, with prices starting from £30.99 each way.

The 10 best and worst entry level jobs of 2017

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More for CXOs

Engineers, system engineers, and architects represent the top three entry-level jobs, according to a new report from WalletHub. And tech jobs including web applications developer, software engineer, and electronics engineer round out the rest of the list.

"What many job-market entrants ultimately seek is a career, not just a job," according to the report. "They want the attractive combination of a high starting salary and high growth potential in terms of compensation as well as responsibility. They also want stability while doing what they love. The question is how to go about obtaining such things in this über-competitive job market."

WalletHub analyzed 109 entry-level occupations across three dimensions: Immediate opportunity, growth potential, and job hazards.

The complete list of best entry level jobs is as follows:

1. Engineering

2. Systems engineer

3. Architect

4. Web application developer

5. Electrical engineer

6. Safety representative

7. Training specialist

8. Software engineer

9. Electronics engineer

10. Chemical engineer

Despite the fact that web application developers and software engineers are among the 10 best entry-level positions, computer operators have the worst job outlook: 19% of jobs in this field are projected to be cut by 2024, the report stated.

Overall, the tech industry remains a great career option for many people, with US employment in the field growing by about 3% in 2016, according to a recent report from CompTIA. Nearly 7 million tech workers are employed in the US today, the report found.

WalletHub listed the following as the worst entry level jobs (No. 1 is the worst):

1. Welder

2. Floor assembler

3. Boilermaker

4. Plumber

5. Tool and die maker

6. Automotive mechanic

7. Aircraft painter

8. Carpenter

9. Machinist

10. Sheetmetal mechanic

Many workers in these jobs, including tool and die makers and boilermakers, will likely be at risk of losing their positions in the coming years due to automation. However, new technologies also bring new job opportunities in other areas that require a human skillset.

"Solutions powered by AI/cognitive technology will displace jobs, with the biggest impact felt in transportation, logistics, customer service, and consumer services," according to a recent report from Forrester. "Early movers who have amassed large data sets will have created a baseline set of AI/cognitive services. Other disruptors will begin to use these services to scale their businesses and steal customers from competitors."

The 3 big takeaways for TechRepublic readers

1. Several of the top 10 best entry level jobs are in tech, including web applications developer and software engineer, according to a new report from WalletHub.

2. Meanwhile, many of the 10 worst entry level jobs are likely to be automated in the coming years, including tool and die maker and boilermaker.

3. Though many tech jobs are currently in demand, computer operators have the worst job outlook, with 19% of jobs in this field projected to be cut by 2024, the report stated.

Also see Inside Amazon's clickworker platform: How half a million people are being paid pennies to train AI (TechRepublic)

The dirtiest little secret about big data: Jobs (ZDNet)

Executive's guide to AI and the future of IT jobs (free ebook) (TechRepublic)

Artificial intelligence doesn't have to be a job killer (ZDNet)

Report: US tech jobs hit nearly 7 million workers, up 3% from year before (TechRepublic)

Best Smartphones with 64 bit Architecture powered under Rs 10,000

Since the past couple of years, smartphones powered by 64-bit processors have become very common. There are chip makers those have come up with such 64-bit processors and almost all smartphone manufacturers have used these chipsets in their offerings.

The main reason for the smartphone makers to use the 64-bit processors in their devices is that these processors can execute a higher number of instructions per second. As a result, the performance will be faster as these SoCs can complete the given tasks faster than the 32-bit processors.

Basically, the number represents the number of bits that the processor can actually process or execute at the same time.

Having said that, we have listed some of the best 64-bit processor equipped smartphones available in India below Rs. 10,000. This means, you can get faster performing smartphones below Rs. 10,000. Do check out these smartphones from here.

Xiaomi Redmi 4A

Buy At Price of Rs 5,999
Key specs

• 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
• 1.4GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 425 processor with 500MHz Adreno 308 GPU
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB internal storage
• expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
• MIUI 8 based on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
• Hybrid Dual SIM (micro + nano / microSD)
• 13MP rear camera with PDAF
• 5MP front-facing camera
• Infrared sensor
• 4G VoLTE
• 3030mAh (minimum) / 3120mAh (typical)

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Oppo A37

Buy At Price of Rs 9,600
Key specs

• 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS 2.5D curved glass display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection
• 1.2 GHz Quad-Core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) processor with Adreno 306 GPU
• 2GB LPDDR3 RAM
• 16GB internal memory
• expandable memory up to 128GB with micro SD
• ColorOS 3.0 based on Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
• Dual SIM
• 8MP rear camera with LED Flash
• 5MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture
• 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+
• 2630mAh built-in battery

Lyf Water 10

Buy At Price of Rs 5,600
Key specs

• 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display with Dongxu Glass protection
• 1.3GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6753 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU
• 3GB RAM
• 16GB internal memory
• expandable memory up to 64GB with microSD
• Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
• Dual SIM
• 13MP auto focus rear camera with dual-tone LED flash
• 5MP auto front-facing camera
• 4G VoLTE
• 2300mAh battery

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Gionee F103 Pro

Buy At Price of Rs 9,729
Key specs

• 5-inch (1280 × 720 pixels) HD 2.5D curved glass IPS display with Dragontrail glass protection
• 1.3 GHz quad-core processor
• 3GB RAM
• 16GB Internal memory
• expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
• Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with Amigo UI 3.2
• Dual SIM with Dual Standby
• 13MP Auto Focus Camera with LED flash
• 5MP front-facing camera
• 4G VoLTE
• 2400mAh battery

Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime

Buy At Price of Rs 8,999
Key specs

• 5 inch HD IPS Touchscreen Display
• 1.4GHz Snapdragon 430 Octa-Core Processor
• 3GB DDR3 RAM With 32GB ROM
• Hybrid Dual SIM
• 13MP PDAF Autofocus Camera With LED Flash
• 5MP Front Camera
• 4G
• WiFi
• Hybrid Dual SIM
• Bluetooth 4.1
• USB OTG
• 4100 MAh Battery

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Lava Z10

Buy At Price of Rs 9,990
Key specs

• 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD Full Lamination display
• 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB internal memory
• expandable memory up to 128GB with MicroSD
• Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) based Star OS 3.3
• Dual SIM
• 8MP rear camera with LED Flash
• 8MP front-facing camera
• 4G VoLTE
• 2650mAh battery

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Samsung Galaxy On7 Pro

Buy At Price of Rs 7,999
Key specs

• 5.5 Inch TFT HD Display
• 1.2GHz Quad Core Processor
• 2GB RAM With 16GB ROM
• Dual Micro SIM
• 13MP Camera With LED Flash
• 5 MP Front Camera
• 4G/WiFi
• Bluetooth 4.1
• 3000mAh Battery

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Panasonic Eluga Ray X

Buy At Price of Rs 8,999
Key specs

• 5.5 Inch HD IPS Curved Glass Display
• 1.3GHz Quad-Core Processor
• 3GB RAM With 32GB ROM
• Dual SIM
• 13MP Rear Camera With LED FLash
• 5MP Front Camera With LED Flash
• 4G VoLTE
• WiFi
• Bluetooth 4.0
• Fingerprint
• FM Radio
• IR Blaster
• 4000mAh Battery

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Moto G4 Play

Buy At Price of Rs 7,999
Key specs

• 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display
• 1.2 GHz quad-core 64-bit Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) processor with Adreno 306 GPU
• 2GB RAM with 16GB internal memory
• expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
• Dual SIM
• Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
• 8MP rear camera with LED flash
• 5MP front-facing camera
• 4G VoLTE
• 2800mAh battery with Quick Charge

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Micromax Evok Note

Buy At Price of Rs 9,499
Key specs

• 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD 2.5D Curved Glass display
• 1.3 GHz Octa-core MediaTek MT6753 processor with up to 450MHz Mali T720 GPU
• 3GB RAM
• 32GB internal memory
• expandable memory with microSD
• Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
• Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD)
• 13MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash
• 5MP front-facing camera
• Fingerprint sensor
• 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
• 4000mAh battery

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