realme 9 Pro+ Strikes the Right Balance of Power, Efficiency and Fluidity with its MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G Chipset

The newest 5G popularizer from realme knocks it out of the park in terms of performance

Smartphones are the ideal tools available to us in order to navigate life in the modern era. With rampant digitization it is paramount to have a dependable smartphone to steer you through the waves of daily tasks and communication. The integral component contributing to a smartphone’s dependability is the chipset that lies at its core. For this reason, the new realme 9 Pro+ features an incredibly advanced MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G chipset to ensure your smartphone delivers the power-packed performance that you need. realme’s strong commitment to the spirit of tech democratization has largely contributed to the inclusion of such an advanced chipset in this price range. As technology moves further into the future, realme will always strive to make it more accessible to the masses and take everyone into the future together. The realme 9 Pro+ is an all-in-one solution for people with a diverse range of interests such as gaming, photography, or even for task management.

The realme 9 Pro+’s MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G enabled chipset includes multiple features that make the gameplay experience as smooth as butter. The next level chipset sports an Arm Cortex-A78 CPU which can clock processing speeds of up to 2.5Ghz. This incredible processing speed has an overall effect of making apps respond faster, making games have an overall higher FPS and improving connectivity to the internet so that you can game online without worrying about getting booted for connectivity issues. Furthermore, the chipset comes with an incredible Arm Mali-G68 GPU which gives you all the features you would expect in the bigger Mali-G78 but with a design that is focused on improving power efficiency and stretching battery life. The MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G processor offers up to a 9% increase in the speed of gaming when compared to the previous MediaTek Dimensity 900. The advanced MediaTek Dimensity 920 comes equipped with an intelligent refresh rate which adjusts the refresh rate of the display according to what activity is being performed at the time. Thanks to this, the refresh rate is lowered whenever it is not in heavy use in order to improve power efficiency. The Dimensity 920 chipset also comes with High Speed Rail (HSR) mode in which the smartphone will search and connect to the lowest latency available cell tower to minimize online ping. This is a great advantage during high-speed travel as the relative distance to each cell tower changes rapidly.

When it comes to photography, the realme 9 Pro+ leaves other smartphone’s in the segment in its dust. The Dimensity 920 has the capability to support camera modules of 108MP which means they can capture an increased amount of detail. Thanks to the powerful ISP of the MediaTek Dimensity 920, users can photograph 35% more details when compared to previous generations of the chipset. The Dimensity 920 incorporates a unique hardware-accelerated 4K HDR video recording engine. Using a combination of flagship-level noise reduction techniques the chipset is able to capture exceptional 4K HDR video no matter what lighting conditions you are in. The AI capabilities of the realme 9 Pro+ are also improved as the Dimensity 920 chipset comes built with an AI processing unit that has ultra-efficient INT8, INT16 and accurate FP16 capabilities which enable better AI-camera experiences.

The MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset also provides the realme 9 Pro+ with many quality of life improvements for daily usage. The advanced chipset provides support for Dual 5G SIMs and has faster 5G carrier aggregation which enables higher average speeds and a seamless handover between two 5G connection areas across a coverage layer. The Dimensity 920 chipset also allows for 5G Call & Data Concurrency 3.0. This allows users to use one 5G SIM in order to keep a data connection open while the other SIM is simultaneously being used to make a call. Thanks to the chipset’s HyperEngine 3.0, it can seamlessly offer 5G tethering to other devices while having no effect on gaming performance. Because the 5G modem and Wi-Fi are integrated into a singular chip they can work together for improved power efficiency. This results in up to 33% power savings when compared to alternative platforms.

The realme 9 Pro+ is the phone of the future. As an all-around solution with next-level premium features in this price range, the realme 9 Pro+ brings a lot of bite with its bark. The inclusion of the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G enabled chipset in this price range is crucial in setting the realme 9 Pro+ a cut above the rest of its contemporaries. The realme 9 Pro+ is available for purchase now at your nearest mobile store or through Daraz for the reasonable price of PKR 69,999/-.

Lahore (Nut Desk)

TECNO Mobile won the first Product Design Silver award for the Art Edition of its CAMON 19 Pro at the recent MUSE Design Award 2022. TECNO outperformed 6000 highly-qualified entries from across the globe with its exceptional designs and artistry.

MUSE Design Awards is a leading international award competition created by the International Awards Associate (IAA). The awards aim to promote excellence in various design industries by providing professionals and brands with a platform to compete on the world stage. It is well known for its rigorous judging system and high-quality criteria with an esteemed 37-member jury. TECNO’s Camon 19 Pro won the prestigious award among thousands of other entries sent in this category from around the world.

The jury commended TECNO’s CAMON 19 Pro (Art Edition) for achieving the beauty of art through technological innovation. They stated,

“The Mondrian edition is a work of art. The industry’s first ‘Sunlight Drawing’ technology is perfectly combined with the Stylistic art form, allowing the phone shell color to change with the light, paying tribute to the Stylistic master Mondrian achieved through technological innovation.”

This is for the first time that the industry ideal of “cell phone is not only a technology product but also a piece of art” has been fulfilled. TECNO has given technology an artistic feeling with innovative breakthroughs, especially with its Camon 19 Pro.

The phone is expected to be launched globally in July of this year. Paired with its ergonomic design to maximize the comfort of the user’s handgrip, TECNO CAMON 19 Pro (Art Edition)’s ultra-narrow screen and battery cover of unprecedented 3D quadruple-curved micro-arc surface and crater design further enhance the borderless experience for the ultimate user enjoyment.

For more updates, follow TECNO Mobile’s official website and social media pages.

Lahore (Nut Desk)

Pakistan’s leading digital payments platform, Easypaisa, has once again become Eidipaisa to provide its users with an in-app Eidi feature to commemorate Eid-ul-Fitr this year. Millions of customers of the App will be able to send personalized Eidi to their loved ones across the country in a convenient and secure manner.

As the festive season of Eid-ul-Fitr approaches, people run to banks and wait in long queues both inside and outside to withdraw fresh currency notes. Most ATMs are either out of cash or the link is down because of excessive load which can be quite frustrating amidst last days of fasting and Eid preparation. With Easypaisa’s Eidi feature, customers will now be able to stay in the comfort of their homes and send Eidi to anyone, anywhere in Pakistan, digitally. The Easypaisa App’s logo on all mobile platforms has also gotten an exciting update to announce the commencement of the festive season.

Digital methods of communications and financial transactions provide users with unprecedented convenience for people to perform a host of activities, including transferring money to anyone in the country with just a few taps. Easypaisa, the country’s most used payments App, understands the need for users to connect with each other and share their festivities on an occasion like Eid. In line with its objective of providing best-in-class payment solutions for all users, this feature will not only promote digital financial transactions but also allow users to send love across to their friends and family.

To announce the Eidi feature, Easypaisa has come with an exciting TVC. To watch the video:

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/easypaisa/status/1519332079439421447

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/Easypaisa/videos/318227167093314/

YouTube:

https://youtu.be/239BCJPF_LM

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc2_Rz-JrPu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Easypaisa, the country’s most used payments App, understands the need for users to connect with each other and share their festivities on an occasion like Eid. In line with its objective of providing best-in-class payment solutions for all users, this feature will not only promote digital financial transactions but also allow users to send love across to their friends and family.

 

Lahore (Nut Desk)

Sastaticket.pk, has recently partnered with NIFT ePay to provide digital payment services to strengthen the traveling infrastructure in Pakistan. In a ceremony held at NIFT head office in Karachi, Pakistan.

Commenting on this development, Sastaticket’s COO, Mohib Hasan stated Pakistan is on an upward journey towards digitization, and technological advancements are increasingly becoming integral to the development of business ecologies including the travel industry, thus this partnership will be key shaping in the traveling world of Pakistan, We Look forward to providing value-added services to all travelers on Sastaticket.pk Platform.

Also present on the occasion, CEO NIFT, Haider Wahab commented “we have partnered with Sastaticket.pk to enable them with seamless digital financial services for the purchase of online ticketing and other allied travel-related services. As NIFT ePay has been envisioned to add value to the ecosystem of financial technology, it has been a great achievement to see collaboration with several merchants for providing unified services.

Sastaticket.pk brings convenience to booking your travel, we strongly believe that customers should be able to book travel easily from digital platforms.

 

 

 

 

Careem partners with Krave Mart and others to offer its Captains discounted groceries, medicines, food and smartphones on installments

• Krave Mart will offer Captains discounts of up to 20% and vouchers worth PKR 500 to top 250 Captains during Ramzan.
• With FinPro, Captains will easily be able to purchase smartphones on installments.
• Captains will purchase medicines from Ailaaj with discounts up to 12%.
• Through Vouch365, Careem Captains can avail Buy-One-Get-One offers from restaurants including OPTP, Kaybees and many more.

Lahore (Nut Desk) Careem, the Super App of the greater Middle East and Pakistan, has recently onboarded multiple reputed partners to incentivise its Captains with numerous  deals and discounted offerings across Pakistan. The most prominent partnership is with Krave Mart – an online grocery delivery service, where Krave Mart will offer all Careem Captains discounts of up to 20%* for their daily groceries. In addition, truly embodying the spirit of Ramzan, Krave Mart is also giving vouchers worth PKR 500 to top 250 Captains during Ramzan.

Other partnerships undertaken by Careem include:

• Ailaaj -a chain of pharmaceuticals enables Captains to ‌purchase medicines with discounts ranging up to 10% on online orders, 12% discounted tests from Chughtai Labs, and telehealth services at discounted subscription rates of PKR 100/month, slashed from 1000/month.
• FinPro, an emerging fintech company, will enable Captains to purchase smartphones on easy installments.
• Vouch365, a mobile application, will offer Careem Captains Buy-One-Get-One deals on restaurants, including OPTP, Kaybees, etc.

Expressing his views on these developments, Feroz Jaleel, Country Head, Careem Pakistan, stated, “Inflation has impacted almost all aspects of businesses across the country, and it’s being felt at all levels. Captains are at the heart of what we do at Careem, and we are continuously working on facilitating the heroes who enable us to move between destinations across Pakistan. In persistence with our previous efforts, the current partnerships will certainly aid our Captains in their everyday lives.”

Coming from the same background, Krave Mart understands the importance of a supportive ecosystem. We see gig workers as one community and would want to extend our “all in” support to them no matter which company they are currently associated with. In these tough times, a relief in grocery buying would be a massive plus”, stated Haziq Ahmed, Cofounder and COO, Krave Mart.

During the last quarter of 2021, Careem announced resumption of bonuses and guarantees for its Captains in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad in the “GO” category, allowing them to earn up to 25% in addition to their basic income, which adds up to approximately Rs150,000 numerically.

To recognize the work of ride-hailing and delivery Captains during Ramzan, Careem also announced that it will be matching all tips made on the app across Pakistan throughout the holy month. Customers will be able to tip Captains on the app for rides after the completion of a ride and for food and grocery deliveries at order checkout. Careem will then match the amount weekly, allowing Captains to receive double the tip.

Careem has always been at the forefront of coming up with initiatives designed at improving the quality of lives for its Captains. After evolving as a Super App, Careem has become a one-stop solution for commuting, food, delivery, mobile top-ups and payments.

Lahore (Nut Desk)  Zong 4G, Pakistan’s premier mobile connectivity partner, has launched a discounted Saudi Arabia roaming offer, adding to its industry-leading international roaming offering that includes the majority of nations across all major continents. Under this special Saudi Arabia international roaming offer, customers will get 35 call minutes and 1GB of data with a validity of 90 days for PKR 999+tax only.

For activation, Zong subscribers can dial *4255#. Alternatively, they can also visit Zong’s online shop to avail the offer. “Saudi Arabia is one of the most travelled destinations by Pakistanis for a variety of reasons. The offer will enable Pakistanis travelling Saudi Arabia to stay in touch with their loved ones back home. We will continue to expand our roaming portfolio for our clients by offering more innovative products and services,” Zong’s official spokesperson explained Zong has created the international roaming bundle to provide smooth connectivity and an unrivalled experience at competitive price while travelling abroad. Zong’s industry-leading international roaming plans have allowed Pakistanis to stay in touch with friends and family when travelling internationally.

These bundles have been a major help to Pakistani travelers in cross-border communication, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Prior to the Saudi Arabia bundles, Zong had launched industry-leading foreign roaming packages for China, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and a number of other countries.

 

Karachi (Nut Desk)  Engro Foundation, the social investment arm of Engro Corporation, has announced the two recipients of its flagship initiative, I Am The Change (IATC) Impact Awards 2021, in recognition of these organizations’ tireless efforts to support the fight against COVID-19 across Pakistan.

The IATC Impact Awards 2021 attracted more than 70 applications in the two categories of social enterprises and social development organizations. Following an extensive review of the applications by a jury and the IATC team at Engro Foundation, WonderTree (social enterprise category) and Charity Right Pakistan (social development) were selected as the recipients of IATC Impact Awards 2021. Each of these recipients will be given a cash prize of PKR 2 million in recognition of their efforts and support to scale up their initiatives.

Charity Right Pakistan believes in a fair and equal world by overcoming hunger in hard-to-reach areas. Amidst COVID-19, the organization distributed ration packs to around 13,000 families and launched Right Choice stores to offer discounts on staples, along with a Right Pay Card to enable the beneficiaries to receive necessities from these stores. WonderTree, the second recipient, was recognized for using augmented reality to gamify physiotherapy and educational exercises for children with special needs. The team has helped more than 16,000 children with disabilities by providing physiotherapy and interactive sessions. WonderTree went on to adapt their programs to enable them to be used at home so that children with disabilities could continue their physiotherapy and educational regime, even in COVID-lockdowns.

Runners-up of the IATC Impact Awards 2021 include Orange Tree Foundation, Karachi Down Syndrome Program, Science Fuse and Umang Pakistan.

According to Ghias Khan – President & CEO of Engro Corporation and Chairman Board of Trustees of Engro Foundation, “We are humbled by the overwhelming response to the I Am The Change Impact Awards 2021. A wide variety of organizations shared their inspiring work – ranging from education to mental health, food distribution and caring for persons with disabilities. It is heartening to learn how each one of us embraced our individual responsibilities and stepped up our efforts to help Pakistan in its current recovery. Every year, these contributions motivate us to further expand IATC’s outreach to recognize change-makers for good in Pakistan.”

Favad Soomro, Head of Engro Foundation, added that, “All IATC award applicants, especially the recipients, have gone above and beyond in this time of crisis. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and respect to everyone who has helped Pakistan fight against COVID-19.”

At the IATC Impact Awards 2020, Engro Foundation recognized the achievements of eight frontline heroes for their service to the community in the fight against COVID-19. Back in 2020, at the onset of COVID-19, Mr. Hussain Dawood – Chairman of Engro Corporation and Dawood Hercules Corporation, had announced a PKR 1 billion pledge to support COVID-19 relief efforts on multiple fronts as well.

 

Lahore (Nut Desk)

The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has launched a national dialogue with economists, investors, industrialists, businessmen and intellectuals across the country to formulate a common strategy in view of the deteriorating economic situation in the country. This exercise is aimed at to formulate a comprehensive and workable policy in the light of the views of all concerned stakeholders, which is to lift the country out of its current economic quagmire and put it on the path to development and prosperity.

Muhammad Ejaz Tanveer, President of Pakistan Business Forum Lahore and Chairman of Retailer Pakistan, on the occasion of launching of the dialogue, said that this policy would be termed as “Meesaq e Muaeeshat” and the government would be urged to consider recommendations while formulating the official economic policy for effectively tackling the issues faced by the country. Ejaz said that we believe that fulfilling the dream of national economic sovereignty is the common responsibility of all of us and we must all work together to achieve this goal. Talking about the national dialogue titled “Let’s talk”, Mohammad Ejaz Tanveer added, “International agencies have defined the country’s current account deficit (CAD) in FY22 the forecast was $ 18.5 billion, more than 5% of GDP.” He added that “in the nine months from July to March, the trade deficit has exceeded .4 35.4 billion.”

In such circumstances, there is a need for economists, investors, industrialists, retailers, politicians, journalists and intellectuals across the country to hold a “national dialogue” on this important issue. In this way, let us formulate a coherent and solid policy that promotes national sovereignty as a whole, promote made in Pakistan and exports, so that the country can get back on its feet as soon as possible and ensure economic prosperity.