Category: Technology

Islamabad – HMD Global – the home of Nokia Phones, announced the launch of Nokia 6 today. It is the third Android-powered smartphone of Nokia, which will be available across all local markets in Pakistan.
Unveiled earlier this year at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, these devices combine superior craftsmanship, distinctive design and powerful entertainment features, offering you the ability to use your phone, your way.
Speaking on the launch of Nokia 6 in Pakistan, Kamran Khan, Head of Near East, HMD Global said, “Ever since the new Nokia smartphone range had been announced at the MWC in Barcelona, we have received an overwhelming response from smartphone users across the globe who have welcomed the return of Nokia Phones with amazing zeal.”
“Today, It gives me immense pleasure to announce the launch of the much awaited Nokia 6 in Pakistan, delivering performance and immersive entertainment in a premium and extremely robust design, at an attractive price”, added Kamran Khan.
Combining superior craftsmanship and distinctive design with an immersive audio experience and a 5.5” full HD screen, the new Nokia 6 delivers a truly premium smartphone experience.
The unibody of the Nokia 6 is crafted from a single block of 6000 series aluminium and is perfect for those who want a robust phone with outstanding entertainment credentials. The smart audio amplifier with dual speakers allow consumers to experience a deep bass and unmatched clarity, whilst Dolby Atmos® sound delivers a powerfully moving entertainment experience.

Lahore  –  Leading smartphone company Huawei has introduced the Huawei Y7 Prime, the newest generation of Huawei Y series, in Pakistan. With all new design features plus long-lasting performance, the Huawei Y7 Prime is built for independent and enthusiastic smartphone users who expect their device to do everything. From premium industrial design, to a massive 4000 mAh battery with smart power-saving technology, to a wonderful camera that’s always at-the-ready, the Huawei Y7 Prime is a worthy companion to those who lead a non-stop life and need a phone that can keep up.

Lahore –  LG Electronics (LG) announced the arrival of the new Q8, LG’s latest powerful, stylish and durable smartphone that inherits core features from LG’s flagship lineup – in particular the “prosumer” V series – but designed for one-handed usage and extreme portability. As the second device announced in LG’s newest Q series, the Q8 delivers Hi-Fi sound, prosumer quality video and photo capabilities and water and dust resistance in a compact package.

The Q8 builds on LG’s powerful heritage in photography and videography, with features such as Steady Record 2.0 for smooth, judder-free video recording. Like many of LG’s high-end smartphones, the Q8 incorporates dual lenses on the back to capture broad interiors and sweeping vistas as well as a wide angle camera on the front for truly breathtaking wefies. With a 120-degree wide angle lens and 83-degree standard lens up front and a 135-degree wide angle, 78-degree standard lens on the back, the LG Q8 is truly a shutterbug’s dream come true.

LG Q8 takes audio to the next level with Hi-Fi Recording which utilizes two high AOP (Acoustic Overload Point) microphones to minimize crowd and background noise when recording outdoor events. Audio files are saved in 24-bit / 48 kHz LPCM (Linear Pulse Code Modulation) format – the same format used in the movie industry. As one of the first smartphone manufacturer to offer manual video mode in its devices, LG bestowed the Q8 with the ability to tweak every aspect of the recording process.

The Q8 raises the ante in smartphone audio with Hi-Fi Quad DAC from ESS Technology, a world leader in high-performance audio products. The Quad DAC in the LG Q8 cuts white noise by 50 percent and up-samples music files to Hi-Fi quality to deliver crisp, lush sound uncharacteristic of smartphone audio systems. And the HD Audio Recorder captures studio-quality audio via 24-bit / 192 kHz in lossless FLAC format. For customers who want complete control over the audio recording experience, Studio Mode in the phone’s HD Audio Recorder was designed with exactly such users in mind.

The customizable always-on Second Screen on top of the main display offers users a handy shortcut to contacts, tools and apps. For gaming aficionados, the next-generation, Vulkan-compatible 3D graphics engine brings the most powerful and resource-hungry mobile games to life in vibrant colors.

What’s more, LG Q8 boasts water and dust resistance, just in time for summer. Rated IP67, it can be safely immersed in up to one meter of water for up to 30 minutes, meaning that the Q8 will resist splashes, drops on the beach and other possible hazards. The phone is protected by a metal frame with rounded corners that absorbs the majority of shocks and vibration.

“The LG Q8 is a welcome member to our newest Q line of smartphones that addresses the needs of customers who want the best content creation device without paying for extra features they don’t want or need,” said Juno Cho, president of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “The Q8 gets much of its DNA from past V devices but is designed for one-handed use and ease of portability.”

The LG Q8 will initially be available in key European markets starting this week followed by markets in Asia next month.

Key Specifications: *

– Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 820 Mobile Platform

– Display:

  Main 5.2-inch QHD IPS Quantum Display (2560 x 1440 / 570ppi)

  Secondary IPS Quantum Display (160 x 1040 / 570ppi)

– Memory: 4GB LPDDR4 RAM / 32GB UFS ROM / microSD (up to 2TB)

– Camera:

  Front: 5MP Wide (F1.9 / 120°)

  Rear Dual: 8MP Wide (F2.4 / 135°) / 16MP Standard (F1.8 / 78°)

– Battery: 3,000mAh (embedded)

– Operating System: Android 7.0 Nougat

– Size: 148.9 x 71.9 x 7.9mm

– Weight: 146g

– Network: LTE / 3G / 2G

– Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac / Bluetooth 4.2 BLE / NFC / USB Type-C

– Color: Urban Titan

– Others: Water and Dust Resistant (IP67) / Steady Record 2.0 / Hi-Fi Video Recording / HD Audio Recorder  /

  Studio Mode / High AOP Mic / Second Screen / 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC / Fingerprint Sensor  /

  Qualcomm Quick  Charge™ 3.0

 

*Specification may vary depending on the particular market.

Lahore – LG Electronics revolutionized the vacuum cleaner industry 16 years ago with the commercialization of one of the world’s first robotic vacuum cleaners. LG engineers took advantage of the head start and years of home appliance robotics experience to develop this year’s HOM-BOT Turbo+, which was just recognized by Seoul National University (SNU) Robotics & Intelligent Systems Lab, the robotics program in the nation’s top university, as the most human-like robotic vacuum cleaner in the industry. Artificial intelligence, or AI, which is at the core of all of today’s advanced robots, has many definitions, one of them being the ability to learn from experience. Robots, contrary to science fiction and Hollywood, do not need to be intelligent but they must be machines capable of performing some type of work. Most of today’s best robotic vacuum cleaners have the ability to learn.

Lahore – Dawlance, Pakistan’s No.1 home appliances brand, has unveiled its LVS Plus refrigerators and proActive inverter air conditioners series, which aim to cut down on energy usage. In recent times, Dawlance has prioritized provision of relief to consumers battling rising energy costs, especially during sweltering summers by introducing home appliances, which conserve energy, reduce electricity bills and work on low and fluctuating voltages.

In case of the proActive inverter air conditioners series, the electricity cost-savings can accumulate to Rs 26,000 per annum, while the LVS Plus refrigerators can reduce electricity bills by 23% and give superior performance on low voltages.

Dawlance’s Head of Marketing, Hasan Jamil, explaining the brand’s intent behind the launch of the two products, said, “The frequent power breakdowns have burdened Pakistan’s economy while rising costs are a cause of concern in every household. Being a responsible Pakistani brand, we wanted to be part of the solution. Hence, the creative spark for our LVS Plus refrigerators and proActive inverter air conditioners series stemmed from the desire to lower costs for consumers, and to serve the community by conserving energy while inspiring others to do the same.”

“Our products feature modern designs, while simultaneously being equipped with impressive technical features. Both the air conditioner and refrigerator series feature unique designs, capable of sustaining low voltages down to 155 volts and 135 volts respectively. Therefore, these unique products do not need a stabilizer to protect themselves from voltage fluctuations and can also run on generators.”

 

Lahore – HMD Global, the home of Nokia Phones, today announced the launch of its second Nokia smartphone– the Nokia 5in Pakistan, which will be available to buy through Advance Telecom. Unveiled earlier this year at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the devices combine superior craftsmanship, distinctive design and powerful entertainment features, offering you the ability to use your phone, your way. Commenting on the Nokia 5 launch in Pakistan, Kamran Khan, Head of Near East, HMD Global said, “Following the positive response we received after the launch of Nokia 3, we are very pleased to bring the Nokia 5 to consumers in Pakistan today.” “We have been overwhelmed by the amount of love the Pakistani people have shown us, and we wanted to reward these loyal Nokia phones fans further with the new Nokia 5. The Nokia 5 has been precision engineered out of a single block of 6000 series aluminum to create a perfect pillowed body that flows seamlessly into the laminated 5.2” IPS HD display with sculpted. The Nokia 5 comes with the dual SIM variant in Pakistan Featuring a ground-breaking innovation in antenna design the Nokia 5 bringsrobust structural integrity, attention to detail and the quality of a high-end flagship. Powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 430 mobile platform, Nokia 5 delivers excellent battery life, improved graphics performance – all in a package that perfectly balances everyday usability with a premium quality design.

LAHORE  – In this year’s Fortune 500 that came out in the evening of July 20th, Huawei climbed up the list to the 83rd place from the 129th of last year with revenue of $78.51 billion, making the top global 100 for the first time.
The Fortune 500 list has always been the most prestigious and acknowledged list that ranks large companies all over the world, known as the “ultimate list”, released every year by the Fortune magazine. The Fortune 500 list ranks the companies according to their revenue and profit, focusing more on the size of the companies compared with other lists. The Fortune 500 rankings have become an important indicator that renowned companies use to measure their own strengths, size and international competitiveness, a parameter of global economy that transcends beyond borders, nationality and cultural differences.
HUAWEI’s brand value, on the other hand, is also recognized by multiple authoritative agencies and selected for several prestigious brand value lists of the world. For example, HUAWEI was the only Chinese company making the World’s Most Valuable Brand List released by Forbes in 2017; ranked the 49th in the 2017 BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands list; and climbed 7 places compared with last year to No. 40 on the Brand Finance 2017 Global 500 list of the top most valuable brands in the world.

Lahore –Zong 4G, Pakistan’s No.1 4G network, has collaborated with LePhone to launch affordable 4G handsets in Pakistan. Under this partnership, 3 variants of LePhone’s 4G handsets have been launched in an elegant event hosted at Zong 4G’s flagship Service Center in Lahore. This partnership is in line with Zong 4G’s objective of creating a complete 4G ecosystem in Pakistan, enabling high speed connectivity for the masses and revolutionizing the lifestyle of the Pakistani people.

In the ceremony, senior officials of Zong 4G outlined the importance of 4G for the people of Pakistan and its role in taking the country forward on the path of progress, enabled with high speed internet. Zong 4G has served as an enabler of rapid technological advancements in the country. Earlier this year, Zong 4G had announced their plans to upgrade 100% of its network to 4G, taking the total number of 4G sites to 10,500. Currently, Zong 4G provides 4G connectivity to over 300 cities of Pakistan and is aggressively expanding its footprint in both the Urban and Rural areas of the country. Introduction of affordable 4G handsets by Lephone in collaboration with Zong 4G will further accelerate the transition of 2G & 3G users to 4G and increase 4G adoption in the country.

Following 3 handset models shall be available to customers across selected Zong 4G outlets, starting 21^st of July, 2017;

1. LePhone W7+
2. LePhone W11
3. LePhone W12 

 

LAHORE – LG Electronics has announced that the LG Q6, part of its new Q series, will be the first smartphone to offer the Full Vision display following the LG G6.

The Q series offers many of LG’s most sought-out premium features at a competitive price. LG’s Q series is the company’s latest line of powerful, mid-range smartphones boasting the essential features of LG premium phones at exceptional price points. As the first in the Q series to be announced, the LG Q6 features some of the most desired innovations from LG’s premium G6 smartphone and packages them in a sleek, stunning body highlighted by its Full Vision display with minimised bezels.

Lahore – HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announced the dual release of both the Nokia 105 and Nokia 130. Featuring refreshed, ergonomic designs, both phones come packed with fantastic features, effortlessly combining reliability and excellent value and durability. Both models feature 1.8-inch colour screens, handy LED torch lights and sleek, contoured designs, with each phone being available in a range of three colours.
With more than 1.3 billion feature phone users around the world, many from markets in Asia and Africa, the reliability and excellent value that both the Nokia 105 and Nokia 130 offer is set to ensure yet more people around the world can get connected.
Nokia 105: designed to take on the everyday
With well over 200 million Nokia 105s sold to date around the world, this award winning handset now features an all new sculpted ergonomic design, outstanding battery life, and improved usability, with a larger screen size and new tactile island key-mat. Inspired by the Nokia phone design heritage, the new contoured style of the Nokia 105 makes it a superb fit for your hand thanks to its beautiful, natural shape. With inherent colour throughout its polycarbonate casing minimising the visual impact of knocks and bumps, the Nokia 105 is built to take on everyday life. It offers you the quality, reliability, and robust design you would expect from a Nokia phone.
The new key-mat features separated keys for improved usability, while the larger 1.8-inch screen delivers a better viewing experience when playing your favourite games, like Snake Xenzia, which comes preloaded. Taking full advantage of the larger screen, the Nokia 105 also comes preloaded with two try and buy games – Doodle Jump and Crossy Road.
Plus, with up to 15 hours talk time and a month long standbyiii, the Nokia 105 lets you talk from sunrise to sunset on just one charge. And with enough storage space for up to 500 text messages and up to 2,000 contacts, you’ll always be able to stay connected.
Available in Dual and Single SIM variants, the Nokia 105 also features an inbuilt FM Radio and charges using a standard Micro USB cable (USB 2.0).
Nokia 130: feed your playful side
No matter where you are or what you’re doing, music makes life a lot more fun. With up to 44 hours of FM radio playback time and room for thousands of songs when you add up to 32GB of MicroSD card storage, the Nokia 130 ensures you’ll always have the right track for the moment.
If video is your thing, the clear 1.8-inch colour screen offers a great viewing experience when enjoying video via a MicroSD card. And with 11.5 hours of video playback on a single charge, you can turn free time into entertainment time. The Nokia 130 features Bluetooth support for a headset or speakers – perfect for wireless listening to your favourite playlist on the go.

With its inbuilt camera, the Nokia 130 lets you take pictures and record video clips, which you can then play back using a MicroSD card. And with the Nokia 130, sharing your content is simple. Share videos, contacts and more simply by enabling Bluetooth and bringing your Nokia 130 close to another Bluetooth-enabled phone for quick and easy transfer. The Nokia 130 also supports a MicroSD card, expandable up to 32 GB.
“With more than 4 billion people remaining offline and unable to benefit from the social and economic development opportunities of the internet, simply getting connected by voice and text is still such an important step for many people around the world,” commented Arto Nummela, CEO, HMD Global. “More than 400 million feature phones were sold globally in 2016. We cannot underestimate the need and benefit of being connected and we are dedicated to delivering devices that can enable many people around the world to expand their horizon.”
Both the Nokia 105 and the Nokia 130 feature the ever-popular LED torchlight – simply press the up key twice to quickly turn the torch on and off.
Globally, both the Nokia 130 and Nokia 105 are available in Dual and Single SIM variantsiv. However, both the devices will be available in Pakistan in dual SIM variant only.
In Pakistan, Nokia 105 dual SIM will be priced at PKR 2080/- and will be available in blue, white and black – each colour with a matte finish.
Available in red, grey and black, the Nokia 130 dual SIM will retail for PKR 3310/-.
Both phones will be available at retail stores in Pakistan from August 2017.