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The youth’s favorite brand realme to launch four new devices in Pakistan capturing the attention of millennials all around

The realme C25 with 48MP Camera and a Power-packed 6,000 mAh Battery All Set to Hit the Shelves with Three Other Trendy Products

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) realme – the trendsetting smartphone brand for youngsters is taking the market by storm with an all-new device, the realme C25. The phone comes with a 48MP AI Triple Camera – a first in the C Series and a 6,000 mAh battery, taking smartphone photography to newer heights in this price segment. The realme C25 shall be launching live on realme’s official Facebook and YouTube on Wednesday, April 07, 2021 at 12:00 PM along with the realme C21.

The new realme C25 will be coming with a high-tech design and model including a powerful and long-lasting 6000mAh battery. This is the first that the 48MP AI Triple Camera will be debuting on the C Series, letting people delve into some amazing smartphone photography.

Apart from this, realme is also launching the realme C21 with a triple camera and advanced features at a budget-efficient price. To take things a notch higher, the brand keeps its promise of providing the best smart audio products by introducing realme Air Buds 2 and Air Buds 2 Neo with Active Noise Cancellation up to 25dB and up to 28hrs Total Playback.

With the “Dare to Leap” slogan coming into play, realme is leaping in the market by introducing a range of smart and trendy devices that suit the needs of all young people in Pakistan.

Tune in live on realme’s Facebook and YouTube on Wednesday, April 07, 2021 at 12:00 PM and don’t miss the chance to be a part of this exciting launch.

A new TECNO phone is on its way. Yes, you heard that right! A new device was spotted on the Google Play Console database under the model number CG6j. it is said to be the Camon 17 smartphone from TECNO’s famous flagship Camon Series. The phone is expected to land in Pakistan pretty soon. The details for this phone have not been disclosed but many global media outlets are hinting that Camon 17 is on its way with some amazing features.

It is reported that Camon 17 shall come with high-end features like 6GB RAM, 720×1600 pixels display, and MediaTek Helio G chipset. It is for sure coming with a powerful MediaTek chipset but the exact chipset is still unknown. The phone shall also support a 5000mAh battery and fast charging. It shall have a USB Type-C port, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The phone shall run on the Android11-based HiOS.

The exact features and specifications of Camon 17 have yet not been confirmed by the brand but it is anticipated to be the best phone from Camon yet. As Camon is TECNO’s photography flagship series, it is bound to be a great photography phone. The camera design and formation are said to be vertically aligned, with a stretched-out camera platform to encase the lenses and an LED flash. The camera is expected to pack a multi rear camera setup.

Very high expectations are attached to this new upcoming device. The previous phones from the series have held a strong place in the market raising the bars of competition. For more news on the launch, features, and specifications of this soon launching Camon 17 smartphone stay tuned with us!

MediaTek Helio G85 processor, 6000mAh Battery, and Reverse Charging 

The young and trendsetting smartphone company, realme brings another amazing phone to its young customers. Realme recently launched its gaming phone Narzo 30A in Pakistan with the slogan “Feel the Power”, highlighting its powerful features. The phone is becoming immensely popular due to its high-end features and pocket-friendly price segment. It is said to be the best phone in only PKR 20,599 and is already setting high sale records. 

The gaming beast from realme, Narzo 30A is the first variant in Pakistan from the global Narzo series of the brand. The series has already launched three variants in the international market. Narzo 30A is equipped with powerful features including a MediaTek Helio G85 processor, a 6000mAh Mega battery, and supports Reverse Charging. It also comes with a massive 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, a 16.5cm Display, and other amazing features making it’s a sleek stylish phone. 

The feature that stands out most in this gaming phone is the MediaTek Helio G85 processor containing a 12nm Octa-core 64bits Processor and 200000+ Antutu Benchmark. This is a powerful chipset from MediaTek, a market leader in developing advanced systems-on-chip (SoC). It powers more than 2 billion connected devices globally every year. The MediaTek Helio G85 pumps its Arm Mali-G52 GPU up to 1GHz, while MediaTek HyperEngine is not just a gaming technology but supports and enhances the overall performance of the device making it a performance beast. 

Another amazing feature for gaming is the enormous 6000mAh battery and 18W fast charge. These enable the user to play games nonstop without worrying about a battery run out. The stylish outlook of the phone makes it an overall deal to flaunt around friends. Apart from this, realme is conducting a massive, fun-filled online gaming competition where multiple teams will face a Battle Royale. The winning team receives a grand prize of PKR 400,000. The registrations are simple and there is no restriction for anyone to participate. This is going to be one of the biggest gaming sessions online happening in Pakistan. So hurry up, grab your Narzo 30A and register to win the grand prize!

Does your phone take longer to charge? Battery anxiety is a real thing that has pushed users to inquire more into the matter. To cater to this issue, OPPO F19 Pro is equipped with 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0. Equipped with a large 4310 mAh battery capacity, the OPPO F19 Pro is set to take the smartphone market by storm.

The OPPO F19 Pro’s 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 technology rapidly charges the phone to 100% in just 56 minutes enabling users to catch up with their fast-paced life. Considering the fact, that the young generation is always on the go, in just 5 minutes charge, users can get 3.2 hours of talk time, 1 hour on Instagram, and 2.9 hours on YouTube. The latest addition to the F series, F19 Pro protects the battery from overcharging at night, while its 30W VOOC flash charge 4.0 ensures a stable and fast charging speed during the day. It’s a dream come true for all PUBG players. Now you can have an endless gaming experience without having battery anxiety.

OPPO’s VOOC Technology is a ground-breaking innovation with 4x faster-charging speed than conventional chargers. The VOOC flash charging system will make the phone ready to go when one is on their way out the door. With the string of OPPO devices, the brand holds a higher standard of quality than any other brand. At OPPO, the production and testing process is kept in-house as much as possible, rather than outsourcing it, to ensure a quality product. OPPO has been adhering to the core needs of users to innovate, and continuously prepare for advanced technologies. With its vision, the brand promises to provide high-quality battery performance in all of its smartphones.

With so many amazing battery features in the new OPPO F19 Pro, head over to OPPO’s official website or market to get this smartphone at a price of PKR 49,999. 

Noise Off Music On with realme’s latest smart audio series realme Buds Air 2 and Buds Air 2 Neo; launching Soon.

The wait is finally over! The fastest-growing AIoT brand, realme has confirmed the launch of two new smart audio devices pretty soon. realme Tech Life aims to provide trendier products for its young audience with trendsetting technology. For this, realme shall soon be launching its realme Buds Air 2 and realme Buds Air 2 Neo specially tuned by one of the Top 100 DJ “Chainsmokers”.

The young and trendsetting technology company, realme continues to bring remarkably cost-effective gadgets for its customers through multiple smartphones, AIoTs, and Lifestyle products. realme aims to be the leader in the TWS category with these smart audio devices. 

Previously, the brand launched the award-winning realme BudsQ and realme buds wireless Pro with Active Noise Cancellation technology. They were a great hit and fans went crazy over them. Higher expectations are attached with the upcoming Buds Air 2 and Buds Air 2 Neo. They are heard of to have the most latest features like IPX 5 water resistant, Active Noise Cancellation & superior design.

Finally, the wait for the latest generation from realme’s smart auido lineup is over. The Buds Air 2 and Buds Air 2 Neo will be launching in Pakistan very soon. Stay tuned for the latest updates regarding the launch and much more!

 

ALESSO, LOST FREQUENCIES AND R3HAB RELEASE NEW TRACKS AT PUBG MOBILE THIRD ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE THIS SUNDAY

Superstar DJs team with world’s most popular mobile game for three-year anniversary in-game event on Sunday, March 21, also revealing upcoming Karakin map

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) PUBG MOBILE celebrates its third anniversary this weekend with a momentous celebration campaign. World-renowned musicians Alesso, Lost Frequencies and R3HAB will perform a live set including three brand-new singles in an unprecedented livestream party both in-game and on YouTube for battle royale fans and dance music listeners alike. Alesso’s “Going Dumb”, Lost Frequencies’ “Rise”, R3HAB’s “Stars Align” will all debut as new singles on the virtual stage in PUBG MOBILE beginning March 21. The festivities begin at 11 a.m. UTC in-game and 1 p.m. UTC on the official PUBG MOBILE YouTube channel on Sunday, March 21.

Earlier this month, PUBG MOBILE received the Version 1.3 update, delivering a “HUNDRED RHYTHMS” music-themed wave of new content. Today, official PUBG MOBILE social media accounts confirm the presence of three world-famous DJs for an in-game performance, fitting for three years of action-packed mobile gaming fun. Stockholm-based dance music producer Alesso, Belgian musician Lost Frequencies and Dutch-Moroccan DJ R3HAB will each present a new song live performance during the party. All three will also participate in a special celebrity showmatch, alongside famous gaming influencers from regions around the world.

As part of the music festival, players can now land in the electronic music square in Erangel, Spawn Island and Cheer Park to enjoy sample clips from the three DJs at the virtual DJ stage. On and after March 21, Alesso’s new single “Going Dumb”, Lost Frequencies’ new single “Rise”, R3HAB’s new single “Stars Align” and iconic Kpop group BLACKPINK’s remix version of “DDU-DU DDU-DU” hit single will be released for the first time ever for music fans in the PUBG MOBILE world.

In addition to the livestream party, Version 1.3 game modes rage on, along with fresh rewards in Royale Pass Season 18. On the day of PUBG MOBILE’s three-year anniversary, mobile players can have a glimpse of the rugged Karakin map for the first time ever in advance before Karakin is released later in April. Set in a desolate desert wasteland with countless caves and tunnels, Karakin’s two-by-two kilometer battleground further intensifies PUBG MOBILE battle royale action.

Stay tuned for more details about the three-year anniversary celebration via official PUBG MOBILE accounts on Facebook, Instagramand YouTube.

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

realme number series upgraded with realme 8 & realme 8 Pro featuring 108 MP camera innovation; expected to launch soon in Pakistan.

The fastest-growing smartphone brand, realme has been committed to bringing nothing but the best to market since its arrival. The brand has globally launched its realme 8 series that  on March 24, 2021. realme 8 series includes two models, realme 8 Pro and realme 8. The phones are expected to land in Pakistan real soon with the price somewhere between PKR 55,000 and PKR 66,000.

Technological advancement is touching new boundaries day by day. We have put efforts into optimizing the hardware for better photo quality and offering more camera features which are the world’s first and available on professional cameras only to give customers a better camera experience.  realme held an online Camera Innovation Event announcing its first 108MP camera in the then-upcoming realme 8 series. Along with the 108 MP camera, we have world’s first Starry Time-lapse Video, world’s first tilt-shift time-lapse video and new Potrait filters.

Both realme 8 and 8 Pro will be power-packed with unique features and trendy design. Crafted with excellence, the realme 8 series shall bring trendsetting features in the camera, vividly immersive display, powerful performance, and fast charging capabilities. The phones come with sharper photo quality, the world’s first tilt-shift time-lapse video, starry time-lapse video, and new portrait filters. Based on the advanced 108MP sensor, realme provides lots of deep optimizations and exciting features.

This is some exciting news for Pakistani customers coming with a “Capture the Infinity” theme. This is the first time realme is bringing a smartphone equipped with a 108MP camera. The 108MP Ultra Quad Camera shall have a Samsung HM2 Sensor along with Upgraded ultra–clear 108MP Mode and a 119° ultra-wide-angle lens. Not only this, the phone shall have a special Starry Mode and filters to better facilitate the photography enthusiasts. 

So get ready to take photos with a well-balanced overall exposure, vivid colors, and sharp details with the 108MP realme 8 Pro soon. Stay tuned to realme’s social media sites for more insight on these upcoming phones which shall be launching very soon in Pakistan!

Islamabad (Muhammad Yasir) Karandaaz Design Thinking as a Service Program has been subsidizing design thinking services since last year for digital financial service providers that offer products through mobile and web-based platforms. This year Karandaaz is again offering an opportunity for entities that have an existing mobile or web-based platform of their product or service or intend to develop one, to apply for matching grants from Karandaaz for contracting design thinking services. For this, Karandaaz has formed a panel of top-of-the-line design thinking service providers and is subsidizing their services for the applicants through matching grants.

Financial products can be complex and may appear more daunting for a majority of the population when presented digitally. Hence a majority of the population, especially in an economy with low literacy levels and even more inadequate financial literacy, are unable to benefit from them. This limitation results in lower understanding, lack of trust, lesser adoption, and the potential of such products to impact financial inclusion remains untapped. This year Karandaaz has further fine-tuned the program and increased the matching grant amount to up to PKR. 1 Million. The design agencies that Karandaaz has included in the panel are Ideate Innovation, Designist, and Systems Limited, all with a proven track record of solving design problems for renowned organizations through the use of best international practices of human-centered design. For each applicant, the most appropriate design thinking service provider from the panel will be selected on cost and quality-based criteria. The last date to apply under this program is April 18, 2021. Interested entities can apply online at bit.ly/design_Karandaaz

Ali Sarfraz, CEO Karandaaz while talking about the significance of Design Thinking as a Service Program said, “Incorporating human centered design in digital financial products can lower the complexity, break barriers, and improve customer understanding, trust, and adoption of such offerings. Many upcoming digital financial service providers are unable to engage expert design thinkers while developing solutions due to the paucity of resources and resultantly miss out on critical insights, skills, and knowledge of international best practices. Lower adoption of such products means segments of the population that can be brought in to the folds of formal financial systems through digital technology, miss out on this opportunity. We are confident that the subsidy offered by Karandaaz will bridge this gap and improve the efficacy of homegrown solutions.”

Rehan Akhtar, Chief Digital Officer, Karandaaz said, “Interested entities that are operating in the financial services space or are leveraging financial services e.g. payments for their products or services and are passionate about making it easier for their customers to understand and better engage with digital payments may also apply under this Design Thinking as a Service Program. We are hopeful that more players from the digital financial industry will take this opportunity to get expert design thinkers to help them develop intuitive and human-centered designs that may attract more customers that previously only relied on conventional financial systems or remained financially excluded.”  

Ali Farid Khwaja, Chairman KASB, one of the companies to have availed this opportunity last year, said, “The grant from Karandaaz has been extremely helpful in getting us new insights into the customer preferences and behaviors through a human-centered approach to design. It led us to completely restrategize and change our approach to our product KFunds, a savings and investment platform. The focused design recommended by the design agency that was on Karandaaz panel of expert firms was refreshing and helped us in identifying the customers’ pain points and defining an experience journey based on intuitive design.”

According to the World Bank Global Findex Survey 2017, Pakistan is one of the few countries where the digital gender gap has increased. Under Design Thinking as a Service Program, Karandaaz has kept an exclusive category for women-centric ideas and encourages the digital financial service providers to implement product and service designs that particularly improve the adoption and retention of women customers.

WASHINGTON (NUT DESK)  Tech CEOs defended their platforms” practices as they girded for a fresh grilling Thursday from US lawmakers angered over rampant disinformation about the US elections, the Capitol attack and Covid-19. The leaders of Facebook, Google and Twitter sought to head off critics leading into a House of Representatives hearing, the latest in a series highlighting concerns over moderating online content. The remote video hearing is the fourth for Facebook”s Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter”s Jack Dorsey since last July and the third for Google”s Sundar Pichai: evidence of how the companies” vast economic and political power has landed them squarely in the crosshairs of Democrats and Republicans alike. “Whether it be falsehoods about the Covid-19 vaccine or debunked claims of election fraud, these online platforms have allowed misinformation to spread, intensifying national crises with real-life, grim consequences for public health and safety,” said the heads of the two congressional subcommittees holding the hearing, in a statement. The tech CEOs said they were doing their best to keep out harmful content. “Every day Twitter grapples with complex considerations on how to address extremism and misinformation,” Dorsey said in his written testimony released in advance by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. “Our efforts to combat misinformation, however, must be linked to earning trust. Without trust, we know the public will continue to question our enforcement actions. ” Pichai said Google is dedicated to giving people “trustworthy content and opportunities for free expression across our platforms, while limiting the reach of harmful misinformation. ” Zuckerberg meanwhile said Facebook has ramped up its efforts “to keep hate and violence off our platform” and offered a proposal to address concerns about liability of online platforms, suggesting that each platform have systems in place to weed out illegal content. Zuckerberg said that “people of all political persuasions want to know that companies are taking responsibility for combating unlawful content and activity on their platforms. ” He maintained that Congress “should consider making platforms” intermediary liability protection for certain types of unlawful content conditional on companies” ability to meet best practices to combat the spread of this content. ” – Growing ”techlash” – The hearing comes amid a growing backlash against Big Tech firms which dominate key economic sectors, and which have largely benefitted from the move to online services during the pandemic. A statement from the Energy and Commerce Committee said the big platforms “maximize their reach — and advertising dollars — by using algorithms or other technologies to promote content…(and) often elevate or amplify disinformation and extremist content.” Top law enforcement officials from 12 states meanwhile Wednesday called on Facebook and Twitter to take stronger measures to stop the spread of Covid-19 vaccine disinformation by vaccine opponents. “The science is clear — this vaccine saves lives,” said New York state Attorney General Letitia James. “Facebook and Twitter must take immediate action to protect New Yorkers and limit any further loss of life as a result of the spread of inaccurate information.” The platforms were also expected to face criticism from Republicans for banning president Trump for his comments seen as inciting the violence at the US Capitol on January 6 by his supporters. As the tech firms become a bigger part of people”s lives, they have been facing a firestorm over disinformation, privacy, liability and antitrust as the Biden administration assembles its team and regulatory officials. But prospects for any immediate moves in Washington were unclear. “I don”t expect more than theater” at the hearing, said analyst Carolina Milanesi of market research firm Creative Strategies. “It”s still politics and you are still going to have the whole Republicans-versus-Democrats and free speech coming into play.