Category: Technology

Lahore (Nut Desk)

Ericsson launches IoT Accelerator Connect to make IoT connectivity easier than ever for enterprises

• Ericsson IoT Accelerator Connect offers enterprises plug-and-play access to cellular IoT connectivity
• Connecting devices and instant onboarding further simplify and increase the successful implementation of enterprise IoT projects
• IoT Accelerator Connect transforms digital sales within the IoT ecosystem with one-click connectivity options

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) IoT Accelerator delivers a reliable and secure cellular IoT platform that empowers communications service providers (CSPs) and enterprises worldwide to scale their IoT business across tens of millions of devices. Ericsson today launches IoT Accelerator Connect to bring this capability to enterprises and development projects of all sizes. With one click, Ericsson IoT Accelerator Connect provides enterprises with plug-and-play access to cellular IoT connectivity.

Difficult, complex and time-consuming integrations are often major challenges impacting the success of IoT projects. IoT Accelerator Connect addresses these challenges by transforming digital sales, automating business processes within the IoT ecosystem and serving user needs.

For enterprises: IoT Accelerator Connect delivers a unifying layer of packaged services to minimize complexity.

For developers: at their fingertips they have instant access to connectivity best suited to their specific use case, coverage and service level needs, as well as access to automated bootstrapping of both devices and data destinations. Within minutes, developers can use tools to scale – from one device to millions of devices seamlessly.

Devices can be connected at any time, including end-to-end device onboarding, with a cellular IoT-ready module instantly connecting the subscription to the customer’s network of choice. In addition, the solution makes it easier to connect devices to public cloud endpoints.

IoT Accelerator Connect advances digital transformation throughout the IoT ecosystem. Ericsson channel partners can onboard more enterprises with greater ease and grow their business. Module vendors can offer automatic connection of new powered-on devices called bootstrapping and hyperscale cloud providers can provide instant connections.

IoT Accelerator Connect includes the following integrated services:

• IoT Accelerator Cloud Connect makes it easy for enterprises to automatically bootstrap and securely connect cellular devices to public cloud IoT endpoints such as Amazon Web Services and Azure.
• IoT Accelerator Device Connect helps enterprises to quickly adopt cellular IoT connectivity by simplifying the deployment of IoT devices with pre-integrated eSIMs in the module, automatically localized to a CSP partner’s network.
• IoT Accelerator Connect Hub enables Ericsson partners to onboard enterprises with self-service by connecting to external digital channels. Enterprise developers can access self-service onboarding from participating partners and source coding immediately.
• IoT Accelerator Developer Portal supports enterprise developers to build IoT applications on IoT Accelerator with the help of tutorials, tools and code samples, complementing the official documentation supplied by Ericsson.  
• IoT Accelerator Embedded Connect enables any solution provider to easily embed cellular connectivity into their solutions.

Kyle Okamoto, General Manager of IoT, Ericsson, says: “We’re proud to make it easier than ever before for enterprises of any size to instantly engage with, and benefit from, the world of IoT connectivity. By offering plug-and-play simplicity, Ericsson IoT Accelerator Connect marks a major leap in transforming access to IoT connectivity. This solution covers connectivity of devices, networks and clouds, while removing hurdles for enterprises, communications service providers, hyperscale cloud providers, resellers and module vendors, to accelerate the growth of their IoT businesses.”

 

Lahore (Nut Desk)

vivo launched a trailblazing smartphone, V23 5G, with exceptional photography features for eye-popping portraits and selfies all packaged with a trend-setting design and high-performance 5G experience.

“At vivo, we strive to create the ultimate mobile experience combining innovation, cutting-edge capabilities and style for people who seek daring new ways to express their individuality. The V23 5G delivers exceptional camera capabilities in various aspects for stunning quality selfies and portrait shots, while wrapped in a lightweight, elegant design that is fashionable yet diverse in appeal with its unique color-changing surface,” said Muhammad Zohair Chohan, Director Band Strategy at vivo.

Lahore (NUT DESK)

New Santorini inspired map brings iconic elements of famous Greek island to new 8v8 arena battles in PUBG MOBILE

PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, is pleased to announce the release of a brand-new arena map for players based on the stunning Greek island, Santorini.

PUBG MOBILE is continuously working on improving its gaming experiences providing players with fascinating updates that keep rejuvenating the interest. Players in Pakistan will now be able to enjoy the new ‘Santorini Arena Map’ as the latest update in the game. PUBG MOBILE has also announced this new addition with an amazing video for the local audience. The exciting and interactive video which features some of the leading PUBGM gamers from Pakistan including 47 Khalifa, Merciless Medic, Ahmad oP and Zemab Shastri, shares details of the gameplay which allows 8v8 participation so that ‘Koi Reh Na Jaye’. It details how people can collectively enjoy the new map with the platform amongst the picturesque setting of Santorini.

You can watch the new video from PUBG MOBILE here: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwSF2KSXUN0

Shaped by ancient volcanic eruptions, Santorini is known as the crowning jewel of the Aegean Sea and remains the most popular Greek destination for travelers worldwide. The new partnership brings elements of the globally renowned, picturesque island town to PUBG MOBILE’s new ‘Santorini Arena Map’ including the island’s iconic blue rooftops, whitewashed houses, high and low cascading streets as well as amazing ocean views for players to explore and enjoy.

The Santorini Arena Map offers a new 8v8 Clan battle experience as players go toe to toe traversing the island’s hills. In 8v8 Team Deathmatch, players have infinite respawns and earn 1 point for each enemy they eliminate. The first team to achieve the elimination target within the time limit wins. Whilst in 8v8 Arena Training mode, players are free to pick up any weapon at the spawn point with no need to set up a loadout. Players can access the new ‘Santorini’ 8v8 map by selecting Unranked and Arena on the Mode Selection screen.

PUBG MOBILE is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play Store.

realme Maintains Strong Growth Momentum in Global Smartphone Market in Q4 2021, Landing the Top 05 Spot in Western Europe for the First Time

The tech-trendsetter continues its meteoric rise to the top with a globally successful final quarter of 2021

Being the youngest brand among the world’s top 6 smartphone brands, realme has surpassed the odds to maintain strong growth momentum and has delivered a record-breaking performance in global markets, aligning with its core value of “Dare to Leap”.

According to the latest Canalys data, realme’s market share was ranked among the TOP 5 in 30 markets and 6 regions globally in the fourth quarter of 2021, with the No. 1 spot in the Philippines and Bangladesh as well as a number of new TOP 5 entries including Germany, Peru, Colombia, and the Western Europe region.

realme’s smartphones, featuring leapfrogging performance and trendy designs, have been well-received in key global markets. Canalys data showed that realme’s market share in India rose to 17 percent, increasing 48 percent over the previous year. Noticeably, realme has been the only brand among the top 5 to register positive growth in the world’s second largest smartphone market.

In Europe, realme has achieved a new milestone with a YoY growth rate of nearly 450%, making it the fourth largest smartphone brand in the region. In Western Europe, realme has witnessed a whopping 1365% growth rate and stood as a TOP 5 smartphone vendor for the first time. The growth momentum has been mainly driven by continuous breakthroughs in Spain and Italy as well as exuberant performance in Netherlands and Germany, where the brand has moved to TOP 4 and TOP 5 respectively for the first time. In Central and Eastern Europe, realme has registered a 11 percent market share and taken the TOP 4 spot. Greece, Poland, Czech Republic, Ukraine and Belarus have all witnessed robust growth where realme has moved up to TOP 3.

The brand’s distinctive and competitive products have also continued to gain wide popularity in emerging markets with rapid growth. realme has maintained a TOP 5 smartphone brand in Southeast Asia while making new breakthroughs in Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. realme has moved up to TOP 4 in Thailand, Myanmar, UAE, Egypt, and Morocco as well as pocketed a fresh TOP 5 spot in Peru and Colombia.

Seeing as it is only a three-year-old upstart, realme has wrapped up a very fruitful year in 2021 with a strong Q4 performance. “The company has been laser focused on providing best performance in segment to customers worldwide with leading tech innovations, which has started to pay off,” said Sky Li, Founder and CEO of realme, “in 2021, our annual smartphone sales volume reached a record high of 60 million, a 50% increase over the previous year. In 2022, we will continue to deliver new and exciting products to our fans globally.”

 

Starting at PKR 34,999/-, Redmi Note 11 series once again makes flagship-level specs more accessible, raising industry standard with four all-new devices

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Xiaomi announced the Redmi Note 11 series for Pakistani markets, pushing forward the legacy of the Redmi Note series with two all-new devices: Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11. Rising to the challenge to bring even stronger specs and features, Redmi Note 11 series again brings powerful upgrades to its camera system, charging speed, display, and SoC—making flagship-level smartphone performance more accessible than before. Also announced today, the brand-new Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 series.

Flagship-level camera setup to deliver outstanding photography

Raising up the flagship camera experience, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, and Redmi Note 11 once again feature 108 & 50MP primary sensors respectively, allowing you to capture and share moments of your life in high resolution and true-to-life details. Utilizing the Samsung HM2 sensor with a large 1/1.52″ sensor size, the main camera leverages 9-in-1 pixel binning technology as well as dual native ISO to deliver incredible images with higher dynamic range and color performance, with excellent results even in dim light. The 8MP ultra-wide angle camera extends your perspective with a 118-degree viewing angle, and the 2MP macro camera captures fine details from up close. Additionally, the depth camera on Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 allows you to create a natural bokeh effect for your portrait shots. The front of Redmi Note 11 Pro features a 16MP front camera that can capture clear, natural-looking selfies. 

FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay with up to 120Hz refresh rate & trendy flat-edge body

Boasting a high refresh rate up to 120Hz and a touch sampling rate up to 360Hz, Redmi Note 11 series enhances your screen experience with smoother animations and lag-free transitions, while also registering more precise finger touches. With a screen size of 6.67-inch and 6.43-inch, the series is equipped with a FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay featuring DCI-P3 wide color gamut, provides more vibrant colors and details, while also reaching as much as 1200 nits to ensure the screen’s clarity even in bright daylight.

The beautiful display is packed into a trendy flat-edge body design. Plus, with dual super linear speakers located at the top and bottom of the phone, Redmi Note 11 series offers a complete entertainment experience with immersive stereo sound for gaming or watching videos.

Speedy and powerful performance at all fonts

Redmi Note 11 Pro rises to the challenge with an advanced octa-core MediaTek Helio G96 processor and up to 8GB of RAM. Redmi Note 11 is equipped with a Snapdragon® 680 processor built using flagship-level 6nm process to deliver superior performance while conserving power. Additionally, all Redmi Note 11 series devices equip you with a 5,000mAh large-capacity battery. Alongside this exceptional battery capacity is Xiaomi flagship-level 67W fast charging in Redmi Note 11 Pro, which take as little as 15 minutes to fill 50% of battery*. Redmi Note 11 features 33W Pro fast charging, allowing you to charge to100% in around an hour.

Brand-Ambassador & Team 11

Xiaomi onboarded the nation’s heartthrob actor Ahad Raza Mir to become the face for the brand. Responsible for raising engagement and creating awareness for the brand, while also heading Team 11 which is a pool of handpicked top notch influencers in the country. Picked across categories, names like Dananeer, Saheefa Jabbar, Shamoon Ismail etc come up for they along with others are an active part of this year’s awareness campaign.

Market availability:

Redmi Note 11 comes in two variants – 4GB+128GB and 6GB+128GB and are available at top distributor partners such as Phonezo, Airlink, Smartlink etc. For those looking to purchase these online, we’ve news for you  too as these are also available on MiStore and Daraz. 

Redmi Note 11

4GB+128GB: PKR 34,999/-

6GB+128GB: PKR 37,999/-

Redmi Note 11 Quick Specs:

	Redmi Note 11
Display	90Hz  6.43” FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay
Rear Camera	50MP main camera 8MP ultra-wide camera 2MP macro camera 2MP depth camera
Front Camera	13MP in-display front camera
Dimension & Weight	159.87mm x 73.87mm x 8.09mm 179g
Processor	Snapdragon®  680
Charging	5,000mAh (typ) battery Supports 33W wired Pro fast charging
Variant	4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB
Available Colour	Graphite Gray, Twilight Blue, Star Blue

Breathe clean, breathe healthy: Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Series

Celebrating over 16 million shipments worldwide, Xiaomi upgraded its widely-acclaimed Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier Series with new variants – Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro, 4, and 4 Lite. The brand-new series promises Xiaomi Fans a healthier, cleaner, and reduced-allergen indoor air environment year-round, with options for different home spaces and family needs. 

The top variant, Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro, features a 3-in-1 filtration system that combines electrostatic charge and mechanical filtration technologies to trap 99.97% of air pollutants as small as 0.3 microns. So whether its pet dander, cotton fiber, or other pollutants, Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro will have you covered.

To ensure maximized filtration efficiency, the Pro model newly integrates both PM2.5 and PM10 sensors to precisely detect inhalable particles of different sizes. An ionizer has been added to help capture floating pollutants.

On top of powerful filtering performance, Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro also offers a largely enhanced user experience. its sleek design and low-noise running mode at night make sure it blends perfectly into users’ modern homes and life. A crystal-clear OLED touch display allows for quick viewing of AQI, temperature, and humidity statistics at a glance, and quick adjustments in just a few taps. Users can also remotely control the device using Xiaomi Home App, effortlessly scheduling purification routines and behavior, setting up automation with other IoT devices, viewing filter usage status, and more. Voice commands are also supported with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. 

Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro

 

After the global success of the POVA series, TECNO launches another addition – POVA Neo. The phone is now available in Pakistan exclusively on Daraz for only PKR 20,850 instead of the original price of PKR 21,999.

The POVA series is TECNO’s exclusive performance series for an amazing gaming experience. The phones come with exceptional performance, battery, storage, and display features. This new POVA Neo phone comes with a massive 6000mAh battery with 18W Flash Charge, 6.82” HD+ Drop Display, and many more amazing features.

TECNO brings users a smooth experience with this new POVA Neo gaming device. The 6.82 inches display with the 6000mAh battery will allow users to play non-stop games without a lag and a real-time feel with its super HD screen. The 18W flash charging will keep the power supply system running for a long time and charge faster so that you don’t miss anything.

POVA Neo also gives great multitasking options. With a fast processor of G25 and a long-lasting 6000mAh battery, the phone won’t die even after hours of usage. The 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage provide enough space for heavy games and unlimited downloads while maintaining smooth performance. Moreover, it comes with many interesting features for gamers such as WeZone Game Library, ET Engine, and game space for gamers. The 13MP rear camera and 8MP front camera just complete the package for a great performance phone.

Kelvin Zeng, CEO of TECNO Mobile Pakistan, shared his views on the new launch,

“POVA Neo is our latest addition to the POVA gaming series. After immense global success, we bring this phone here for the youth, especially the young gamers. It has ample features to support a smooth game such as the Massive 6000mAh battery and the 6.8” HD+ Display in a very competitive budget as compared to others in the market.”

With such amazing features, the phone has already been a huge success globally. Fans are overjoyed with its launch in Pakistan that too for only PKR 21,999. If you want a discount and hurry up and get yours now from Daraz for only PKR 20,850 at https://bit.ly/3smGTn1

Gaming on the 120Hz Ultra-smooth AMOLED Display coupled with the GT Mode is a worthwhile experience.

Nowadays, we interact with our phone more than we interact with other humans. We’re immersed into the screens watching our favourite shows, scouring through our social media feeds or delving into high-speed gaming.

As much time is spent on the phones, its display should be something extraordinary. The realme GT Master Edition is one such smartphone that encapsulates your view and grips you with its outstanding display and GT Mode. Here’s how:

120Hz Ultra-smooth Super AMOLED Display

The realme GT Master Edition comes with a 120Hz Ultra-smooth Super AMOLED display – and boy is it good! The 6.43 inches big display supports 120Hz refresh rate, providing an ultra-smooth gaming and media viewing experience. With a refresh rate this high, gaming and media graphics flow smoothly without any glitch.  

The super crisp and clear AMOLED display with 1080×2400 pixels resolution emits rich colours in their natural splendor as in the real world and provide ultra-smooth scrolling in every frame. Its peak brightness stands at 1000nits, which helps people see everything sharp and crisp even under dazzling sunlight. It has a DC dimming feature as well for comfortable viewing vis-à-vis the ambient light.

The phone’s screen-to-body ratio stands at nearly 92 percent which is very impressive and the In-display fingerprint is safe and fast for convenient usage. For the bigger screen size, crisp resolution and brightness adaptability, the realme GT Master Edition’s Master Display goes easy on eyes during extended usage.

Improved Touch Control for Competitive Gaming

The display has 360Hz touch sampling rate that gives unprecedented control to the user. The improved touch control and responsiveness comes in handy while playing competitive gaming where one off touch can mean game over for you.

GT Mode – Blazing Fast Performance

Think about the fastest things in the world… Usain Bolt? Cheetah? Super Mario or a Jet? Nah! The realme GT Master Edition trumps all with its GT Mode that unleashes peak CPU performance and lightning fast speed when activated. The GT Mode is the ultimate weapon in realme GT Master Edition’s performance arsenal to unlock the fiercest mode in gaming or wherever the need emerges.

You can get your hands on the realme GT Master Edition with all its amazing features all for PKR 66,999/-. Now that’s a huge steal when such features come at such a price – trumping not just the fastest things in the world but also its competitors.

LAHORE (NUT DESK)

The gaming beast realme GT Master Edition passed the AnTuTu test with a score of 541000 points, garnering 8.6 overall score – thanks to its Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 778G 5G Processor

For several months the country’s smartphone landscape particularly gaming pros had waited with bated breath for a device that had them talking even before it landed in Pakistan.

And yet, when the real gaming beast realme GT Master Edition arrived, it lived up to all the accolades it had earned in its stead, turning out to be #thereal5Gflagshipkiller.

The phone was put to test and the results were massively powering – passing the AnTuTu test with a score of 541000 points. The powerhouse performance is courtesy a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 778G 5G Processor, that powers the device and keeps it cool for hard core gaming.

Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 778G 5G Processor

The realme GT Master Edition comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G processor for lightning fast processing and seamless performance at all times. It is best suited for heavy gaming and media processing. The 6nm chipset helps bulky graphics breeze through like air to give a smooth gaming experience to the player.

GT Mode – An Ace up the Sleeve

realme users will always have an ace up their sleeve in the form of GT Mode which can be activated to unleash peak CPU performance and lightning fast speed when required. The GT Mode is the ultimate weapon in realme GT Master Edition’s performance arsenal to unlock the fiercest mode in gaming or wherever the need emerges.

Vapor Chamber Cooling System

The realme GT Master Edition is best suited for gaming because it eliminates one of the most dreadful irritants for gamers; throttling, the unwelcome heating up and slowing down of the processor as it tackles heavy graphics in gaming. The realme GT Master Edition has the best answer to the issue in form of its ultra-modern heat dissipation mechanism.The realme GT Master Edition’s innovative Vapor Chamber Cooling System effectively cools down the processor to keep its performance at optimum levels. This feature makes the phone ideal for Pakistan, where we experience extended summers.

In addition, the processor supports all mainstream 5G networks globally. With the new realme GT Master Edition, we will be ever ready to embrace the upcoming technological transformation all for PKR 66,999/-.

realme has quickly established itself as one of the fastest growing brands in Pakistan as well as around the world. Its extensive smartphone line-up caters to various price segments but has a strong focus on delivering top quality, innovative tech and the best user experience to its customers across all price segments.

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Pakistan’s most popular mobile game, PUBG MOBILE is marking the first anniversary of its local server with a host of exciting features and rewards. The completion of a year since the establishment of PUBG MOBILE’s Pakistani server coincides with the launch of its New Version update featuring a limited-time Spider-Man: No Way Home gameplay mode along with a permanent new map; Aftermath. Given its popularity in Pakistan, one of the largest mobile gaming markets in the world at present, PUBG MOBILE has been making continuous efforts to bring exclusive projects to create unique gaming experiences for players in the country. From featuring Asim Azhar as Pakistan’s first brand ambassador through the release of a PUBG MOBILE anthem to partnering with the ‘Rawalpindi Express’ Shoaib Akhtar in introducing his character as the capstone to the Gully Squad Event, the platform also marks national celebrations like Pakistan Day and shares characters from famous historical series like Ertugrul with its local gaming community.

The PUBG MOBILE Pakistan server is part of the platform’s efforts to improve the playing experience for local players and it has facilitated the overall engagement by providing 30% optimization for latency issues of the game network. For players logging in for 8 days straight during the campaign, a permanent Pakistani pack will be unlocked featuring a custom-made outfit in the national colors of the country.

Gamers can also redeem a Sindhi voice pack featuring Ali Gul Pir FOR FREE, avail exciting gifts like a Pakistan exclusive avatar frame, iPhone, shopping cards, and motorbikes, as well as the chance to buy a Pakistan Server 1st Anniversary Crate that comes with a vibrant celebration, and sidecar motorcycle in the game. Moreover, the first anniversary of PUBG MOBILE’s Pakistan server happens to fall during the launch of the fascinating New Version update. Introducing the web slinging Marvel superhero from Spider-Man: No Way Home along with a host of other distinct additions like a new map, Aftermath, and groundbreaking collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects, the update is an action-packed collaboration between some of the biggest brands in the entertainment industry.

Commenting on the development, PUBG MOBILE Representative, stated; “Pakistan’s effervescent gaming culture has gathered significant steam in the past few years and PUBG MOBILE has been at the forefront of providing this community with the most exciting avenues to enjoy their time. With exclusive products and features that are custom-made for the Pakistani players, we continue to showcase our commitment towards the following that our platform has built in the country. Our tailor-built initiatives for this market garner immense praise and drive greater engagement from players which is always a motivational boost for our capabilities and prospects.”

PUBG MOBILE has an extensive player base in Pakistan contributing significantly to allowing the country to be ranked amongst the top 30 mobile gaming earning nations in the world.