Latest ‘Opera Mini 5.1′ Browser for Symbian

Opera Mini 5.1

Opera has launched its latest mobile browser Opera Mini 5.1 beta for Symbian operating system based mobile phone sets.

Christen Krogh, Chief Development Officer, Opera Software, expresses: “It is Opera’s objective to provide its users with the best possible web-surfing experience on any device. Porting Opera Mini to the Symbian operating system provides the largest user base in the smartphone world with the best mobile browsing experience.”

‘WithMe’ brings ‘iTunes’ on Android Mobile

iTunes on Android Mobile

WithMe, a recently launched Android application will let the mobile user to synchronize and download complete iTunes playlists to their Android mobile phone over WiFi or the mobile network, wirelessly.

If you want to listen to your favourite audios while you are on a go, but don’t want to carry a walkman or Apple’s iPod. You can get your playlists from your iTunes account into your Android smartphone via this latest mobile application, WithMe, for those who are noy iPhone users.

WP7 Mobile Apps to Run on Turned-off Screen

Windows Phone

Microsoft has announced new rules this Friday allowing mobile applications to easily run when the screen is turned off on WP7.

The came as the first Windows Phone 7 devices have gone on sale in Europe and Asia, while it will come to the U.S. market on November 8.

Pakistan Won 3 Telecom Awards at SAMENA Awards 2010

SAMENA Awards 2010

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and its chief Dr Muhammad Yaseen have been acclaimed with global awards as Most Progressive Telecom Regulator in South Asia and Best Telecom Regulatory Leader of the Year by South Asian, Middle Eastern and North African (SAMENA) Telecommun-ication Council in Casablanca. Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd. (PTCL) was also announced the winner of Best Fixed Operator award by the same council in recently held meeting.

Jazz Cricket Hungama comes to Gujranwala

Jazz Cricket Hungama 15-Oct to 07-Nov

After holding the most exciting and competitive matches at Jhang, Sargodha, Bhurewala and Sheikhupura, the Jazz Cricket Hungama has now come to Gujranwala sizzling up the cricket passion among all the participating teams. The Gujranwala region has produced several prominent players including the star batsman Ijaz Ahmed.

The Jazz Cricket Hungama tournament is aimed at young cricketers between the ages of 15 to 25 years to compete for the title of cricket champions in their respective cities while also getting a chance to win attractive prizes including cash, scratch-cards and CD players.

Telenor Inaugurated its VSAT Network

Telenor Pakistan

Telenor Pakistan has developed its own VSAT network to remain least affected by natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods.

This is the VSAT network is going to be the largest in Pakistan and is meant to provide Telenor’s customers with uninterrupted and high quality services and connectivity for GSM traffic in areas where microwave or optical fiber is unavailable. Khalid Shehzad, Chief Technology Officer, Telenor Pakistan along with Atiq Ahmed, Deputy CTO, Telenor Pakistan inaugurated the hub site. Others who attended the ceremony included Imran Malik, CEO Supernet; Hamid Nawaz, Vice-President Supernet; and Shams-ul-Arfeen, CEO Telecard.

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Indian Cellular Network’s Penetration Into FATA Ringing Alarm Bells

The Indian cellular network in Afghanistan has started penetrating into Pakistani tribal areas with the sale of SIM cards of Indian and Afghan cellular companies in FATA is adding to the security fears of the country.

According to sources, the SIM cards of cellular network, owned and operated by India, are being sold in North Waziristan Agency, South Waziristan, Bajaur Agency, Kurram Agency, Mohmand Agency and Orakzai Agency. These areas of Pakistan mostly bordering Afghanistan are the most militancy infested ones.

Pakistan Telecom Soccer Tournament 2010

Pakistan Telecom Soccer Tournament 2010

Mr. Colin Hu, Deputy CEO of Huawei Pakistan inaugurating the Pakistan Telecom Soccer Tournament 2010, held at Jinnah Sports Complex, Islamabad.

Environmental Awareness Game Introduced by Telenor & EPD

The Environment Protection Department (EPD) and Telenor Pakistan jointly inaugurated the Global Countdown game here in Children’s Library Complex, today.

The digital role-playing game is based on the idea of creating environmental awareness among the youth. The game was designed by Telenor Norway and gifted to Telenor Pakistan as part of the celebrations of Telenor’s 150th birthday.

Warid’s Hajj Offer

Warid offers amazing International Dialing rates for as low as Rs. 7.50+tax/min on landlines in Saudi Arabia and with our free incoming SMS on International Roaming.

One again as ever, Warid gives you a chance to share all your overwhelming Hajj experiences with your loved ones back home in Pakistan and stay connected with them at the most affordable rates.

‘Steeper’ for Reducing Mobile’s Power Consumption

Recently, a research project called Steeper conducted by IBM, Infineon and a number of European universities revealed the possibility of making a mobile phone battery last ten times longer.

Short battery life is an increasing problem for electronic devices’ consumers needing to charge their mobile phones daily, whether its Nokia, Apple’s iPhone or RIM’s BlackBerry.

RIM Introduces ‘BlackBerry Bold 9780′

Research in Motion (RIM), Canadian manufacturer of Blackberry mobile sets has introduced its latest smartphone the BlackBerry Bold 9780 this Wednesday.

“The new model builds on the highly refined experience that BlackBerry Bold users already know and love and delivers a wide range of enhancements including a rich news user interface, a fast and powerful WebKit-based browser, broadly improved communications and multimedia capabilities, an incredibly useful Universal Search feature and a high-quality 5 megapixel camera,” said Carlo Chiarello, Vice President – Product Management at RIM.

Sindh Police to track Criminals by Cell Phones

The Standing Committee on Interior is going to equipt the Sindh Police with the GSM CLIS technology (a tool for investigation) to trace terrorists and criminals via mobile phones.

The Standing Committee on Interior will support the Sindh police in getting GSM Caller Location Identification System, considering its importance in the investigation of terrorism-related cases and heinous crimes like kidnapping for ransom.

No Reason to Wear a Wrist-watch

Mobile phones are diminishing the need of wearing a wrist-watch for knowing the time.

“Many consumers have grown up with technology and are just as likely to associate the notion of checking the time with a mobile handset as with a watch.” Tamara Sender of Mintel, a research firm.

Call @ Rs. 3 Per Hour - Ufone Postpaid

Pakistan’s First and Only Postpaid Hourly FnF Offer

Ufone brings another first in Pakistan; Hourly Friends and Family Offer for its Postpay customers.

Now you can talk to five Friends and Family numbers as much as you want from 12 am to 5 pm for only Rs. 2.99 per hour.

Samsung Donates $10,000 For Vision-Care Eye Camp

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a global leader in digital media, mobile phones and convergence technologies, has recently donated USD 10,000 to the 78th Vision-Care Eye Camp-Pakistan, for Cataract surgeries performed by a delegation of Korean surgeons and medical staff. This medical camp was conducted at UCH-Sambu Korean Eye Center (Lahore) which is well-equipped with a modern Operation-Theater.

Feroze Textile Industries Selects Oracle E-Business Suite Standardize Business Processes

Feroze Textile Industries Limited, an ISO 9001-2000 certified manufacturer and exporter of specialized Textile Terry Products in Pakistan, has selected the Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12.1 to streamline business processes across the organization enabling them to present their users business information in real time and enhance productivity and operational efficiency.

Nokia N8 – Finally Arrives in Pakistan

Nokia’s latest mobile phone Nokia N8 has finally launched in Pakistan in an event arranged by Nokia in Karachi today.

Customers who had pre-ordered the Nokia N8 mobile phone with Ufone service centers, are said to receive their their mobile phones soon. However, the Nokia N8 would be available at mobile retail stores after one month.

Ufone’s "Tension Free Special Package"

Tension Free Special Package

Now you can take advantage of the lowest call rate to 5 Friends and Family numbers on ANY network in Pakistan.

Telenor Pakistan Posts Better Than Expected Q3-2010

In the third quarter of 2010, Telenor Group reported revenues of USD 4.09 billion compared to USD 3.87 billion representing an organic revenue growth of six per cent in local currency, said a statement issued by the group today.

EBITDA margin stood at 33 per cent, and operating cash flow margin remained at 23 per cent.

PTCL’s Q1 Profit Down by 19 % as Revenue Falls

PTCL has reported its first quarter results which fell in profit by 19 percent, despite company’s strategy of developing new sources of income.

Company’s revenue fell to 13.9 billion rupees from 14.5 billion in same quarter previous year.

Net income fell to 2.08 billion rupees ($24.2 million) in the three months ended September 30, 2010 from 2.57 billion rupees, a year earlier.

NR3C Arrests Two Boys for Hacking SC Website

Two young boys, who are accused of hacking the Supreme Court’s website, have been arrested by FIA, reported Dawn.

Saim Ali Shah and Salal Ali Shah were arrested by NR3C (FIA’s wing for cyber crimes), after the incident was reported to PTA by Supreme Court’s IT section. PTA had then forwarded the case to FIA, which through NR3C took action and finally traced these two hackers though what it claims “advance technology”. These two hackers were members of the self-proclaimed Cyber Army and Pak Bugs.

HTC ‘MyTouch 4G’ Launching on 3rd November

The latest mobile phone, HTC myTouch 4G is releasing on first week of November.

This mobile phone which was announced at the beginning of the month, is a HSDPA+, iy comes with a front facing camera, 3.8″ 800×480 screen, 5MP camera. This mobile phone is going to be available in 4 colours. There is no information about its pricing and other details. Price In Pakistan

Over 70 Million iPhones Sold since Launch

Apple Inc. has announced that in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2010, they have managed to sell 14.1 million handsets.

This really seems to be a big jump from the 8.4 million that they pushed in Q3. Which is 91% growth as compared to that in the last year. At the end of the last quarter, Apple had shipped 60 million units of iPhone handsets, with about 59,550,000 iPhone handsets sold. By adding this on Q4′s 14.1 million, the grand total will be somewhat around 73.5 million iPhone devices.

Is there Any Playstation Phone?

There are voices about a mobile phone from PlayStation, appears to be similar to the ‘PSP Go’ in shape.

This device has a 1GHz Qualcomm processor, 512MB of RAM, 1GB of ROM, and a MicroSD slot. Games can be downloaded from a special market; there is no mention on transferring existing games, but that’s doubtful since this device and the PSP are not interchangeable hardware.

Samsung’s Android is Coming on 8th November

Samsung has announced to launch of its Android based latest mobile phone on November 8, 2010.

Mobile Phone Safety Advice for Children

According to a recent research, 9 out of 10 parents fail to install safety measures on their mobile phones to prevent their children from accessing objectionable material on the internet.

The study was a part of a guide published by Clinical Psychologist and television presenter, Professor Tanya Byron – who has been advising the U.K Government on child internet safety since 2007, in order to advise parents how to go about ensuring their child’s safety on the internet. The guide, which was published by Byron along with retailer Carephone Warehouse, found that 85 per cent of parents had not even bothered to activate locks on their child’s mobile phone and as a result their children are at risk of accessing pornography on mobile phones.

Look for Your Lost Mobile Phone

There’s a new website on the internet, which is made for the purpose to give your misplaced mobile phone a bell.

If you have lost your mobile phone and are unable to locate it or perhaps you just didn’t see it slip between the couch cushions or in case if you’ve got no idea about where to look for your mobile phone, then the website named ‘I can’t find my phone’ is truly meant for those who can’t find their mobile phones.

Jazz One Week Reactivation Offer

One Week Reactivation Offer

Following the success of the 28th September Re-Activation campaign, Jazz now gives its valued users not one day, but ONE WHOLE WEEK to gain rewards on re-activating their SIMs!

Handset Imports Increased by 80 % in Q1

Despite increased inflation in the country, worst ever flood in the quarter and shaky economic conditions, mobile phone handset imports in Pakistan increased by 80 percent during July-September 2010, as compared to same period previous year.

According to Federal Bureau of Statistics, mobile phone handsets worth Rs. 9 billion were imported in the country during the reported period, which is 80 percent higher than same quarter previous year.

Google Launches ‘Google Places’ for Pakistan

Yes! It does look like a dream comes true for those who had been waiting for ages. Google Places, renamed from Local Business Centre this April, is a free of charge web based service by Google where business owners can claim their businesses alongside publishing all important and useful information for their customers and have it all layered out at top of world widely famous Google maps.

http://www.google.com.pk/places

100 Mn Mobile Phone Subscribers in Pakistan

Telecom sector has become one of the major industries in Pakistan, contributing to revenue and leading in foreign investment.

Telecom brands have become part of the daily lives of Pakistani people. The sector has been responsible for USF and ICT R&D Fund. Not only the telecom sector has shaped the way corporate social responsibility is perceived in Pakistan but it has also played a vital role when disaster has struck Pakistan.

Will SMS Replace Mobile Phone Calls?

A study conducted by Nielsen revealed a dramatic shift in the way the people connect and communicate with each other. It is found that people send text messages more than making mobile phone calls.

According to the Nielsen Co., the media research firm which analyzed mobile phone bills of 60,000 mobile subscribers, adults made and received an average of 188 mobile phone calls a month in the 2010 period, down 25% from three years earlier.

‘Etre’ Offers ‘Touchy’ Gloves for Touchscreen

Many might be wondering how to use iOS device’s touchscreen while wearing those bulky mittens during the winter season, considering this, Etre has made the gloves for using iPhone and other such gadgets.

Touchy gloves, designed by UK based company Etre have the thumb and index fingers cut off, leaving those digits free to tap, slide, and swipe.

Design: Etre Touchy gloves are a stylish, fun and practical way to keep your hands warm while using your touchscreen mobile phone, portable games system, media player and other electronic gadgets. The gloves, which come in small, medium, and large, are made of lamb’s wool, so they should be soft and toasty warm. The different patterns make these gloves a great stocking stuffer. Nine color combination, some of which include stripes and leather trim, there’s plenty of choice to find the pair that you desire.

100,000 Mobile Applications for Androids

Android has reached 100,000 mobile applications, thus making it the second largest app markets out there, with iPhone applications around 300,000.

Android achieved this success in just two years of its launch and i s challenging Apple While it still trails Apple, its competitor. The mobile application developers are also tending towards making mobile applications for Android O.S.

Telenor TalkShawk: 49 Paisa for 30 Seconds, All Networks

Telenor has offered its Talkshawk customers to make calls to any network at 49 Paisas per 30 seconds, anytime of the day, at a daily subscription charge of Rs. 3 plus tax.

For the purpose, you need to activate Telenor’s talkswhak 63 Package and avail this offer by activating your daily subscription.

Zong Introduces Another Handset - R221

After Android and four other mid and low end handsets, Zong has introduced this stylish R-221 Model that a basic camera, FM Radio, Torch and GPRS.

Handset comes with classy look at an affordable price.

Incoming SMS While Roaming Goes Free on Warid

During International Roaming, Warid is now offering incoming SMS Free of Cost (FOC) without any subscription charges, providing its customers a convenience to stay connected using SMS.

Teenagers Sending 3,339 SMS/Month

An average teenager sends more than 3,000 SMSs per month which means more than six texts walking hour.

According to Nielsen, which analyzed mobile data habits of more than 60,000 mobile subscribers and surveyed more than 3,000 teens during April, May and June of this year and found amazing facts.

CTL announces Windows 7 2goPad tablet

This year has seen a slew of Android-based tablet computers being snapped up by eager buyers, but for PC users wanting the more familiar environment of Windows 7, CTL has announced the 2goPad SL10. The 10.1-inch device features an Atom processor, WiFi and Bluetooth, a couple of gigabytes of memory and 250GB of hard disk storage. There is of course full Flash support, a built-in webcam for video conferencing, and USB connectivity is joined by SD card reading capabilities, to cater for storage expansion or to show off a prized photo collection.

Pakistan's Answer to indian girl's Speech - Hafiz Muhammad Usman

A Must Watch

Hafiz Muhammad Usman reply to indian girl who made a harsh speech against Pakistan. So here is the reply back!

Love You Hafiz Usman


Pakistan Zindabad                                                                                                   Long Live Pakistan

Motorola Droid Pro for the masses unveiled

Verizon Wireless has yet another Android-powered smartphone for the masses that ought to make those who are hankering after an Android handset all the more confused, especially when the Motorola Droid Pro is no pushover in terms of hardware. One thing that this smartphone has going for it would be the presence of a QWERTY keyboard, so those who have yet to get used to the idea of a virtual keyboard will find the Droid Pro to be heaven sent. This is touted to be the first Android-based smartphone that was specially optimized for business use, and will also function as a global smartphone. Let us take a closer look at it right after the jump so that we have a better idea on what you’re going to get right out of the box.

Samsung Transform is an Android phone

Samsung has increasingly been known for their stylish mobile phones. It is no wonder that it has recently been releasing several new models in recent months to attract more users. One of them is the new Samsung Transform. The Samsung Transform features a relatively unique design that has actually been getting more common as additional functions gain more interest among cellphone users. The said design is the slide-out QWERTY keyboard that has also been featured in many new mobile phones today. The Samsung Transform is an Android phone that feature dual cameras, 3.5″ HVGA touchscreen expansive display, GPS enabled, as well as the capability of reaching 3G speeds where available.

China unveils its own version of Google Earth

A Chinese government body has released its own online mapping service, designed to compete with Google Earth's popular satellite mapping service that could spell more trouble for Google's services in the mainland. Google and China have been at odds since last year, when a serious hacking attack originating from China prompted Google to ultimately withdraw its search service from the mainland.

Eco-Friendly Mobile Phone Manufacturing

Mobile phones are made up of plastics. To prevent the amount of plastics piled up in landfills, mobile phones are now being recycled just like any other plastics.

This attention to the impact of mobile phone materials on waste and recycling is how Green Mobile phones came onto the scene.

‘BlackBerry Style 9670′ Clamshell Mobile Phone

Research In Motion (RIM), the maker of BlackBerry handsets has officially announced BlackBerry “Style” 9670 clamshell, formerly codenamed BlackBerry “Oxford.”

The BlackBerry Style goes on sale on October 31. The BlackBerry Style 9670 is RIM’s second flip mobile phone behind the Pearl 82xx series, but the clamshell handheld is the first flip BlackBerry device with a full QWERTY keyboard. It’s also the first officially released CDMA BlackBerry to run RIM’s latest mobile OS, BlackBerry 6, and it’s only the second BlackBerry 6 device, behind RIM’s BlackBerry Torch.

Price In Pakistan

LG Launches ‘Optimus 7′ and ‘Optimus 7Q’

LG Electronics has announced the global launch of its first Windows(R) Phone 7 devices, LG Optimus 7 and LG Optimus 7Q.

Building on Microsoft’s latest mobile operating system Windows Phone 7 that offers people the ability to do more in fewer steps, the LG Optimus 7 series introduces a new era for smartphones and offers consumers a whole new experience of mobile life.

Pakistan bags 7 at APICTA In Kuala Lumpur

Pakistani ICT companies participated in the 2010 Asia Pacific Information Communication Technology Alliances (APICTA) competition in Malaysia and won 7 awards.

At the 10th International Asia Pacific ICT Awards (APICTA) held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the Pakistan team had seven reasons to smile. Out of 16 APICTA categories the P@SHA (Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT & ITES) delegation picked up 7 Merit Awards (the APICTA Silver equivalent).

’71st Samsung Punjab Olympics’ in Lahore

Samsung Electronics, the manufacturer of Samsung mobile phones, is bringing sports and athletics activities titled as the “71st Samsung Punjab Olympics” at the Punjab Stadium, Lahore, from the 24th to 26th of October, 2010.

Sony Internet TV, powered by Google TV

Sony Internet TV is available in integrated LCD HDTV models as well as a Blu-ray Disc player that brings Sony Internet TV functionality to an existing HDTV. In May, Sony and Google announced a strategic alliance to develop new Android-based hardware products. The partnership is bearing fruit in the form of Sony Internet TV, powered by Google TV. It seems that most premium new release HDTVs come with Internet connectivity these days but one of the big differences offered by Sony’s Internet TV devices is a Dual View feature that lets viewers watch TV and surf the web at the same time.

Telenor Pakistan Establishes Its Own VSAT Network

Telenor Pakistan has established its own VSAT network to continue to provide uninterrupted and high quality services to its customers,

One of the country’s largest, this satellite-based network will provide connectivity for GSM traffic in areas where microwave or optical fiber is unavailable.

FTTH - Fiber-To-The-Home

If really by the end 2013 80% of the data traffic would be generated by home, then the much fantasized wireless capacities would just give in to exhaustion.

Will every household have its own fiber? That’s the question encountered by many in the telecommunications arena. According to a research by ABI, total FTTH subscribers will reach 106 million mark by 2014.

Most subscribers of internet in the country log in to the web via copper cables. Since these wires have limited capacity, therefore a bottleneck is formed for interactive multimedia usage over the web. Its also a limitation for advancing technologies.

Warid - Glow Din Raat Offer - New SMS / GPRS Bundles

Glow has introduced this new offer called ‘Din Raat’. Heard of this name before? Yes, its similar to Djuice’s ‘Din Raat Package’.

‘Raat Din offer’ gives Glow customers a freedom of calling their friends and family (also called Glow Gang) numbers at good price.

Moreover, Glow customers can also choose from variety of SMS bundles and Mobile Internet packages according to their usage.