TECNO plans its first Sensor-Shift integrated Android Phone

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) The emerging technology brand, TECNO highlighted some of its latest technologies and achievements at the “Global Mobile Camera Trends 2022: Innovation Talk” Webinar. Among many, the most striking development was the use of Sensor-Shift, which will improve stability in photos and video imaging.

As short videos and live streaming are becoming popular on social media especially among youth, stabler cameras will enable users to produce studio-quality videos. This will therefore bring more fun with social networking sharing for the users.

Also, with the growing demand for imaging stability, TECNO plans to bring Sensor-Shift technology in its new products for the year 2022. This will make TECNO the first mobile phone brand in the Android system to do so.

So what is Sensor-Shift? Sensor-Shift stabilizes images using sensor movements to compensate for vibrations rather than using lens movements as in existing cameras. TECNO has broken through a technical barrier via an innovative circular plane design for FPC, realizing sensor movement on the roll axis, an advanced step forward from movement on the X- and Y-axis. During the simulation, it demonstrated 30% better augmentation in stress performance than the traditional vertical design. Furthermore, the TECNO R&D team realized another 60% anti-shaking effect enhancement by optimizing the test environment and software.

Compared to conventional Optical Imaging Stabilisation (OIS), TECNO’s sensor-shift technology can achieve a response frequency of 5,000 adjustments per second. In addition, further algorithm optimization will be used to improve the control accuracy of the technology to 350% of the current level, so that users won’t have to worry about shaky or blurred images.

TECNO is committed to bringing continuous innovation, developing professional cameras for photography and videography, and empowering consumers to express their lifestyles through the power of the future lens.

realme Introduces its Most Premium Flagship realme GT 2 Pro

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) realme, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, officially introduced the realme GT 2 Series in Mainland China. Powered by Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1, the series features realme GT 2 Pro and the Snapdragon® 888-powered realme GT 2. As the most premium flagship line-up ever, the realme GT 2 series is a critical step forward for realme, breaking into the high-end market and bringing new surprises to millions of worldwide users with their innovative technologies and transformative designs.

Design

realme collaborates with world-renowned industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa again to create the Industry-first Bio-based polymer design, which is based on the sustainable concept of paper art. After 12 months of research with 63 prototypes, the final realme GT 2 Pro variants incorporated cutting-edge craftsmanship and 0.1mm laser engraving process.

Align with the design philosophy of sustainability, the rear shell of realme GT 2 Pro Master Edition is made of SABIC’s LNP ELCRIN bio-based copolymer material, which certificated by ISCC+. As compared to fossil-based alternatives, this material could offer similar performance, while providing two kilograms CO2 reduction per kilogram of LNP ELCRIN bio-based co-polymer material. Moreover, the sources of SABIC’s bio-based materials are derived from biomass waste or residue that do not compete with the food chains, such as crude tall oil and hydro-treated vegetable oils.

Display

The realme GT 2 Pro adopts World’s First 2K AMOLED Flat Display with LTPO 2.0 Technology.

realme GT 2 Pro equipped the top industrial screen with 2K UHD resolution up to 525 PPI, protected by the most advanced Corning Gorilla Class Victus. Moreover, its unparalleled color display features 10bit and 1.07 billion, JNCD value 0.5, the color contrast ratio of up to 5,000,000:1, and have HDR10+ certification and DisplayMate A+ grade. Furthermore, it uses the most advanced LPTO 2.0 technology, supporting a 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate, which provides an exceptionally smooth picture and optimal energy efficiency performance.

Performance

realme GT 2 Pro is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Platform. It adopted advanced 4nm process technology and the world’s first ARM v9 architecture, delivering 30% peak performance and sustained efficiency promotions.

realme GT 2 Pro features the industrial largest heat dissipation area at a staggering 36761mm2 for up to 3 degrees Celsius of cooling to maximize the chip’s performance. The cooling area is constructed with an all-new 9-layer cooling structure with a 4129mm² Stainless Steel VC area, providing sustained peak performance.

Camera

realme GT 2 Pro adopts a remarkable triple-camera setup featuring the world’s only 150°ultra-wide Camera and a 40x micro-lens camera.

The 50MP primary camera draws into IMX766 flagship-level sensor with all pixel Omni-directional PDAF and OIS features.Besides, the world’s first 150 degree ultra-wide camera could shoot out extreme panoramas, which fit out a 50MP Samsung JN1 sensor paired with 150 degree ultra-wide mode and the world’s first fish-eye mode.

The mind-blowing 40X Micro-lens Camera can take extreme close-ups.

Conclusion

In terms of the overall industry, realme GT 2 Pro, as the most premium flagship, cooperates with the first bio-based master designer, top 2K LTPO AMOLED screen, the latest Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 Platform, the largest heat sink area, and a powerful but attractive triple camera system. In addition, it also equipped 65W SuperDart Charge, 5000mAh Massive Battery, advanced Antenna Matrix System and Dolby Atmos Dual Stereo Speakers, pre-installed with realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12.

As the performance flagship, realme GT 2 has the same equipment as realme GT 2 Pro, including design, battery, realme UI 3.0, and RAM. It featured 120Hz E4 AMOLED Display, the powerful Snapdragon® 888 5G Processor and Stainless Steel Vapor Cooling Plus, coordinate GT Mode 3.0, which can deliver the same performance experience as GT 2 Pro.

Global Soccer Venture and NED University sign a USD12 million deal to set up the first Soccer City Stadium in Pakistan

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) NED University of Engineering & Technology (NED) and Global Soccer Ventures (GSV) enter into a 10 year agreement to create the first soccer city stadium in Pakistan. The rumour mill of the much anticipated soccer city in Pakistan ends as year 2022 kicks off with an iconic landmark stadium deal being inked between GSV and NED University.

The state of the art stadium is influenced and designed by German engineering to develop a series of football infrastructure projects in Pakistan by GSV from the city of lights in Karachi. Karachi city will see an iconic landmark with a brand new sports arena landscape in its skyline with an investment of $12 million USD. It will not only offer FIFA international playing conditions but will also offer an enduring football experience for fans and players with a raft of marketing and technology opportunities for brands never offered before in Pakistan’s sports. The soccer city is based in the heartbeat of youth emulating the success of college football development model in the USA.

GSV’s philosophy is to identify and develop players at the right age whilst continuing their education being identified as a priority for Pakistani parents and thereby offering alternative careers as a hotbed of talent in football on and off the pitch. Dr. Sarosh Hashmat Lodhi, Vice Chancellor, NED University of Engineering and Technology said: “NED is world renowned for being at the cutting edge of technology and science in its educational curriculum so why not football. It is a vision that only GSV can bring to life. I have seen the science and evolution of football on offer and it will be a major transformation for football in Pakistan”.

Chairman GSV Yasir Mahmood said: “It is time Pakistan rediscovers itself in football infrastructure offering the much needed professional and world class facilities. This flagship soccer city at NED will entice other cities or institutes to come forward and become part of GSV’s football legacy offering the best in technology, science and football training all under one roof”. Michael Owen said: “There is nothing more important than having home and away fans in football stadiums. This investment will not only ignite inter-city football rivalry but will also become the future of football development all over Pakistan with sports science at the forefront offering international opportunities”.

Zabe Khan, CEO of GSV said: “We are the foundation of a sports revolution in Pakistan with soccer city being our flagship show-stopper. The ideology here is that we don’t want to tell people of our dreams we want to show them, so we build it, fans come and get fanatical about our players in Pakistan’s very own theatre of dreams to display their talent”A detailed press announcement and reveal of Pakistan’s first ever soccer city is to be made by end of January 2022 by Michael Owen and a star studded celebrity line up with the very first images and 3D virtual video of the stadium being unveiled as a new year’s gift to Pakistan – so stay tuned to GSV.

LCBDDA is all set to bring Lahore’s First Planned Downtown

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) After the successful launch of ‘Lahore Prime’, a project of Lahore Central Business District Development Authority (LCBDDA) also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab) proudly initiates the first planned Downtown in Lahore. LCBDDA is set to hold yet another grand auction of 7 mixed use commercial plots which are present in CBD Punjab demarked area adjacent to Main Boulevard Gulberg, Lahore. Bidders will have a chance to bid in an open auction and turn their dreams into reality under a 5 Years Investment Plan against each plot, making an invest into this lifetime opportunity to take their respective businesses to new heights.

Talking about this achievement, The Executive Director Commercial LCBDDA, Mr. Mohammad Omer said: “Lahore Downtown will become a sign of class and ingenuity for all by revolutionising new opportunities in the field of real estate. Apart from bringing domestic & foreign investment, the project will also create new jobs and business opportunities in Punjab”.

LCBDDA is also aiming to play a vital role in increasing the economic growth of Punjab by just attracting the people seeking businesses & job opportunities. Through its “Smart City Mission,” LCBDDA has come up with amazing initiatives which are planned for the benefit of residents spread across the CBD Punjab. It also initiates to provide a fast track one window facility so that every query that the client might have may be addressed properly.

LCBDDA will assist their clients with the common problems of depositing the timely dues, getting building plans approved, initiating their respective marketing & sales, taking over the possession or addressing any other relevant queries that they may have.

Usman Mukhtar pens down a heartfelt note as the blockbuster project ‘Hum Kahan Kay Sachay Thay’ comes to an end

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir)  Multitalented actor Usman Mukhtar who played Aswad on the show ‘Hum Kahan Kay Sachay Thay’ took to his Instagram and penned down a heartfelt note to honour the end of the serial. 
Sharing a few BTS photos from the set, Usman said, “What a journey. So thankful to be a part of a drama which explored so many variables and nuances of human interaction.” 
Mukhtar also mentioned the director in his note and said, “Farooq Rind’s vision for all of us was flawless!”
The star went on to thank the entire team including his co-stars Mahira Khan and Kubra Khan. “It’s been an honor to work next to Mahira Khan and Kubra Khan, and of course my onscreen mother Huma Nawab who I’m in awe of!,” said Usman.
“Loved the acting of each and everyone in this drama,” he added.
He also thanked the writer Umera Ahmed for penning down such a powerful script, “Thank you to the writer Umera Ahmed for writing Hum Kahan Kay Sachay Thay.”
Talking about his character, Usman wrote, “Understandably Aswad was a relatively negative role to play, but as an actor I’m blessed to have been given such a challenge.”
Usman Mukhtar’s character in the drama Hum Kahan Kay Sachay Thay was the talk of the town and even though he played such a negative role, viewers praised his performance a lot.

OPPO Annual Film Memorializes the Moments that Matter

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Leading global smart device brand OPPO has always been at the forefront of celebrating its consumer base and adding value to their lives through technology.  As the year closes, OPPO asked its users to share moments that mattered the most to them in the year 2021. Using the hashtags #FlashBack2021 and #ShotonOPPO, OPPO users were able to share their favourite moments from the year and had the opportunity to be featured in OPPO’s Annual Film.  

Showcasing the photography and video capabilities of OPPO’s advanced smartphones, OPPO users utilized their filmmaking creativity and shared fun and joyful moments with their loved ones. These moments captured a range of activities such as architecture, food and travel.

The OPPO Annual Film aims to highlight the importance of enjoying the little moments in life and shows the emotional connection OPPO users have with their loved ones while also celebrating the strength of character and spirit that enables us to stay happy despite the challenges life throws at us. The participation of several online personalities helped create a greater buzz for the Annual Film and resulted in many clip submissions which collated into the final film.The Annual Film and other video and photography content from OPPO users can be viewed on OPPO Pakistan’s social media platforms.

Street interviews were also conducted asking people to summarize their year. The interviews, shot on the OPPO Reno6, covered their New Year resolutions and other personal moments. Influencers also carried out interviews on university campuses in Karachi and Lahore. Amusing stories were shared by the students on their most embarrassing moments in 2021 as well as heartwarming anecdotes of the most memorable moments of the year.

All the happy and hopeful moments shared from the year shows the strong connection OPPO users have with their loved ones and thus, is a call for celebration as we bid farewell to the year 2021.

The unmistakable common thread running through all these was the role OPPO devices played in enhancing those connections. OPPO believes in “Technology for mankind, kindness for the world”. As we enter into 2022, OPPO wishes you to create and capture even more memories shared with your loved ones. 

TikTok Statement – Teenage TikTokers arrest Copy

Lahore (NUT DESK)

The safety of our community is our top priority and we do not tolerate any dangerous acts, hate speech or hateful behaviour. TikTok has zero tolerance for firearms and we do not allow any content that depicts acts of violence. We remain vigilant in our commitment to user safety and remove any content that violates our Community Guidelines. We provide tools for our users’ digital well-being and we will continue to educate our global community on online safety which is an industry-wide challenge.

– TikTok spokesperson

MMBL’s Ambition for Driving Digital and Financial Inclusion highlighted at DevFest 2021

Islamabad (Muhammad Yasir) Pakistan’s largest digital bank, Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited’s (MMBL’s) efforts for accelerating socio-economic growth by promoting digital and financial inclusion in the country were highlighted at the 6th Annual DevFest 2021, organized by Google Developers Groups Islamabad at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad. 

As a lead collaborating partner at DevFest 2021, Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) launched the MMBL Dost Hackathon, which was formally announced by Khurram Javaid, Head Digital Sales, Marketing and Partnerships along with Mohammad Ali Ibrahim, Head Marketing and Communications at MMBL. The 45-day Hackathon set down the foundation for making scalable problem-solving innovations in collaboration with GDG. MMBL’s digital channels provide convenient and inclusive banking products and services that are crucial to bringing more people into the financial landscape. 

MMBL’s Chief Finance and Digital Officer, Sardar Mohammad Abubakr was one of the keynote speakers at the event along with the Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Shibli Faraz, Corporate Outreach Lead – Google Developer Groups Islamabad, Ali Naqi Rizvi, and Senior Director Commercials Global Centre at S&P Global, Shafqaat Shah. While addressing the tech entrepreneurs and graduating students present at the event, Sardar Mohammad Abubakr stressed the importance of financial inclusion and the growing digital landscape in Pakistan. He stated, “Uplifting & upskilling the youth of Pakistan remains at the core of MMBL’s business ethos and paves the way for successful idea generation and creativity through a digitally-empowered and resilient workforce.”

MMBL’s team also showcased digital on-boarding of customers and digital lending through the DOST platform and contributed towards various sessions in the two-day event focusing on Technology, Financial Inclusion, Digital Banking, Startup Ecosystem, and Diversity & Inclusion (D&I). MMBL’s Manager Transformation & Partnerships, Sundas Kazmi participated during the panel discussion in D&I. While discussing MMBL’s role in broadening horizons and providing financial support for women, she shed light on how MMBL strives to engender equality in the banking sector by designing female-centric products and services to address their financing needs and enabling them to overcome barriers restricting their access to finance. The bank’s flagship initiative, Women Inspirational Network (WIN) is specifically targeted towards the uplift of women all across Pakistan. 

The MMBL stall showcasing a range of the bank’s cutting edge digital financial products and services received massive footfall, including one special visit by Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Shibli Faraz. The bank’s efforts for promoting financial inclusion in the country were appreciated by the visitors. The two-day festival was concluded with the prize distribution to the winners of the Women’s Online Safety Hackathon, which was a major component of the event, along with various workshops & codelabs, energizer & mentoring sessions, and fireside chats.

Zong signs MoU to power DHA Bahawalpur with 4G Connectivity

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Pakistan’s cellular and digital services leader, Zong 4G, has entered into a partnership with DHA Bahawalpur to power the latter with its best-in-class 4G connectivity. With over 14000 towers Zong 4G, Pakistan’s widest data network company, is equipped to provide the best communication services and customized solutions for the development of current and future residential developments. Under the agreement, Zong 4G will provide complete network coverage in DHA Bahawalpur. Zong will also play a key role in future digital developments with its innovative ESS solutions towards Smart Homes for DHA Bahawalpur. “We’re pleased to have joined hands with DHA Bahawalpur to effectively meet the project’s connectivity needs,” shared Zong’s official spokesperson. “Our partnership with DHA will enable the residents to access our best-in-class 4G services with an unmatched digital experience. ” “Joining hands with the country’s leading cellular and digital services provider is a major step towards the development of this mega project,” shared Brig Basharat Ali, Project Director, DHA Bahawalpur. “The partnership gives us the confidence that we are offering our residents the best of connectivity they can have in and around the premises.” DHA Bahawalpur is a leading lifestyle value addition at the important junction of Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan. The project is contouring the concept of premier community lifestyle and has become the epitome of developing and creating residencies and communities for the diverse populous. Zong 4G is working directly with corporate clients across the country to develop a digital environment for them, bringing bespoke solutions to disrupt everyday processes, and new techniques to solve both basic and complicated issues. Through an extensive Business Solutions portfolio, Zong 4G aspires to reinvent how businesses operate, having an overall impact on the corporate ecosystem in Pakistan. Its unrivalled technological advancement and telecommunications experience has been a harbinger in developing these wide-ranging business solutions.