Nokia to Offer Insurance Plans for Mobile Phone Users in Pakistan

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUMX1CyJxsuvzhPdJZAyr4DWD6Lj-pW0kQgOOsWamH2v_0H9C1xwh7I3RhJ1-PYJ2T1fEU0o0NUywZgIYCM5ax6DRnpWvawYZSmZF8K73l7UKeQVdT8Ry9-u8C5Z7x9V8_3j09aHs0sKo/s1600/Nokia-Care-Pak-Kuwait-Takaful-English-Picture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUMX1CyJxsuvzhPdJZAyr4DWD6Lj-pW0kQgOOsWamH2v_0H9C1xwh7I3RhJ1-PYJ2T1fEU0o0NUywZgIYCM5ax6DRnpWvawYZSmZF8K73l7UKeQVdT8Ry9-u8C5Z7x9V8_3j09aHs0sKo/s1600/Nokia-Care-Pak-Kuwait-Takaful-English-Picture.jpg" /></a></div> Nokia Care and Pak-Kuwait Takaful Company Limited (PKTCL) have joined hands to introduce mobile phone insurance for Nokia Customers in Pakistan. <br /> This Takaful policy focuses on accidental damage and loss of phone due to snatch on armed-hold up. <br /> Mr. Jahanzaib Sarfaraz, Director of Global Customer Care (GCC), representing Nokia Care commented, “We are taking a step forward by considering the security conditions of the country to provide a better and more reliable mobility experience to our customers, Nokia Care continues to provide greater care to its valued customers by offering reliable mobile phone Takaful (insurance) policy. <br /> He added this newly introduced policy is an attempt to expand on the already available spectrum of Nokia Care service and will give our customers the added sense of security to get a new mobile phone in case of accidental damage or loss.” <br /> Moreover, Mr. Imtiaz Bhatti, Managing Director & CEO of Pak-Kuwait Takaful co Ltd, said, “We are proud to have joined hands with Nokia Care, as it is one of the most preferred mobile phone brands in Pakistan. This new agreement will help us to extend our mobile phone Takaful policy to a large number of Nokia customers in Pakistan.” <br /> This policy can be availed by all Nokia customers via Nokia Care network from 3^rd September, 2013 onwards.</div>

Nokia to Offer Insurance Plans for Mobile Phone Users in Pakistan

Nokia Care and Pak-Kuwait Takaful Company Limited (PKTCL) have joined hands to introduce mobile phone insurance for Nokia Customers in ...

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LG to Offer Free Service and Discount on Spare Parts in Pakistan

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOrjGxju69FduIiavxB0VHu1WVulTplLbEgvx0BDu_1zch6Fkd8cJIupeczq9_aXCxNQGt3w3ig2hUeHumWaTjvD624CtHHAoRR1dhb7Swchqsl8jRldBnnv6MFAgn3AMNzbqLNNhD274/s1600/LG_006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOrjGxju69FduIiavxB0VHu1WVulTplLbEgvx0BDu_1zch6Fkd8cJIupeczq9_aXCxNQGt3w3ig2hUeHumWaTjvD624CtHHAoRR1dhb7Swchqsl8jRldBnnv6MFAgn3AMNzbqLNNhD274/s1600/LG_006.jpg" /></a></div> LG Electronics (LG) has launched a unique customer-friendly service program in Pakistan to provide technical assistance across LG products to its customers. <br /> The service will be routed through LG’s extensive network of 62 authorized service centers across Pakistan with 15 more to be joining the network soon. <br /> As per program, LG Electronics will provide free service to LG products (Air Conditioners, Refrigerators, Washing Machines, Microwave Ovens and Flat Panel Display) which will include both Out of Warranty and In Warranty LG products. <br /> The unique program also offers 30% special discount on spare part and free labor which will be conducted in three major cities Karachi, Lahore & Rawalpindi. <br /> Recently, LG reinforced its commitment towards providing reliable products to its customers by providing an extended 10 years Compressor warranty of Refrigerators and Direct Drive Motors of Washing Machine. <br /> “LG has always put the needs of its customers at the forefront, from producing the latest innovative technology to customer service,” said Mr. Michael Ha, Director, LG Electronics Pakistan. <br /> “This was the motivation behind developing our network of service centers across Pakistan as an extension to the differentiated customer-oriented services LG provides.” “With this guarantee, consumers can purchase our world-class Refrigerators and Washing Machines with confidence, knowing they have an appliance which will last long and is protected by a 10 year warranty.” He further added. <br /> To ensure the high level of customer-service is maintained, LG have selected the technicians with the highest skill-set to operate during the program. As with the policy of LG service practices, all LG technicians will continuously be reviewed to safeguard the high-level of customer-service is maintained across all markets.</div>

LG to Offer Free Service and Discount on Spare Parts in Pakistan

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BlackBerry Announces the Z30 Smartphone

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-N8MPVjN6OIiRFQgP2APHQaW-5VeFAlfNz7MT4VlpQkYZ_cnrszDM3rMthro06EaUKm81AB6vE48cqcTklFehtsLZpyBMtllEBYpEfkUNsqMHjYRU3k8q7aZ5WXg45eK2jFlKkMZFGaM/s1600/blackberry-z30-970x0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-N8MPVjN6OIiRFQgP2APHQaW-5VeFAlfNz7MT4VlpQkYZ_cnrszDM3rMthro06EaUKm81AB6vE48cqcTklFehtsLZpyBMtllEBYpEfkUNsqMHjYRU3k8q7aZ5WXg45eK2jFlKkMZFGaM/s1600/blackberry-z30-970x0.jpg" /></a></div> While the BB10 OS was meant to turn the smartphone battle into a four-horse race, the response of the phones running it so far has been lukewarm. Lack of quality apps and high price have plagued the sales of the OS and as the market has become more and more saturated with time, there’s really not that much of a need for another mobile OS.<br /> Still, the company has taken to the challenge by announcing its 4th smartphone running BB10 called the Z30. The smartphone isn’t radically different from the Z10 and comes with a larger display and SnapDragon S4 Pro processor.<br /> The design of the phone is based on the Z10 and comes with no hardware buttons at the front. The 5 inch 720p display takes up a large part of it with the speaker, front 2 mp HD camera and a notification LED at the top. The display is a Super AMOLED panel.<br /> The processor inside is of Qualcomm SnapDragon S4 Pro variety, clocked at 1.7Ghz. It’s followed by 2 GB of RAM, Adreno 320 GPU and 16 GB of storage, which also happens to be expandable this time.<br /> The camera at the back is the same 8 megapixel unit with LED Flash and 1080p Full HD video. For connectivity, Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB 2.0, NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi and LTE are used.<br /> There are some minor changes compared to the previous smartphones though. Running OS version 10.2, it comes with BB Priority Hub which is BlackBerry’s take on Gmail’s Priority Inbox and this time, the BB10 messages can be sent without having to close the current running app. Incoming messages can be seen directly from the lockscreen, while support for Wi-Fi Direct and multiple alarms is also home.<br /> The 10.2 update is coming to the Q10 and Z10 smartphones in October.<br /> Here are the full specs of the BlackBerry Z30:<br /> <ul> <li>BlackBerry 10.2 OS running</li> <li>5 inch 720p display with 1280 x 720 resolution</li> <li>9.4mm thick</li> <li>1.7Ghz Qualcomm SnapDragon S4 Pro, Adreno 320</li> <li>2 GB RAM with 16GB expandable storage</li> <li>8 megapixel back-camera with LED Flash, f2.2 aperture and 1080p Full HD video recording</li> <li>2 megapixel HD front-camera</li> <li>Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB 2.0, NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi, LTE</li> <li>2880 mAh battery</li> </ul> The phone is expected to hit the markets in the coming few weeks. Pricing is unknown as of now.</div>

BlackBerry Announces the Z30 Smartphone

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Google's Latest Venture Aims to Extend Human Life

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihZC8GxDQm8Z163f7pnIPc2TRljPTFzhOjYQynwRRyIOWZVP-3k9xzS64izwjW52zLvwLTf3lVCLbShKbRe8ZvK1E1ICX7g7DX9Rq_gVSFPSPWsGAgo5GZD2Qcyqv4hAotLAnEby0YwjQ/s1600/Google_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihZC8GxDQm8Z163f7pnIPc2TRljPTFzhOjYQynwRRyIOWZVP-3k9xzS64izwjW52zLvwLTf3lVCLbShKbRe8ZvK1E1ICX7g7DX9Rq_gVSFPSPWsGAgo5GZD2Qcyqv4hAotLAnEby0YwjQ/s1600/Google_thumb.jpg" /></a></div> Google is known for setting out to pursue crazy goals and then achieving them. The latest one is not much different either.<br /> The new company formed by the internet greats called Calico will work out on how to extend our lives and research more on our well-being. It will be headed by current Apple Chairman Arthur D. Levinson and marks the first time in years that the two companies have collaborated on a single project.<br /> “I’ve devoted much of my life to science and technology, with the goal of improving human health,” Art said. “Larry’s focus on outsized improvements has inspired me, and I’m tremendously excited about what’s next.”<br /> Tim Cook and Larry Page had some nice feelings to share too:<br /> “For too many of our friends and family, life has been cut short or the quality of their life is too often lacking. Art is one of the crazy ones who thinks it doesn’t have to be this way. There is no one better suited to lead this mission and I am excited to see the results.” Tim Cook<br /> “Illness and aging affect all our families. With some longer term, moonshot thinking around healthcare and biotechnology, I believe we can improve millions of lives. It’s impossible to imagine anyone better than Art—one of the leading scientists, entrepreneurs and CEOs of our generation—to take this new venture forward.” Larry Page<br /> The company will aim to tackle aging, cancer and other diseases. Results aren’t expected anytime soon though but you’ll have to keep an eye on their progress.<br /> Calico isn’t Google’s first venture that goes off company’s internet roots. The list is actually quite long and includes interesting works like self-driving cars, talking shoes and of course, the Glass.</div>

Google's Latest Venture Aims to Extend Human Life

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Nvidia Announces its First Android Tablet, the Tegra Note

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDvuWZJgqdF483CrHArc-T2X3E4zXGxRHajc4hnMam5MAVmPJaG1qKPYmc1Q1xIlh-BJroz6cur4VUIKpVmwZBaoCncCPunKgDffJ14xbQ1WhCRoY3dSm8W10Psi0NxSMgQV70JPwWO2E/s1600/Tegra-Note.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDvuWZJgqdF483CrHArc-T2X3E4zXGxRHajc4hnMam5MAVmPJaG1qKPYmc1Q1xIlh-BJroz6cur4VUIKpVmwZBaoCncCPunKgDffJ14xbQ1WhCRoY3dSm8W10Psi0NxSMgQV70JPwWO2E/s1600/Tegra-Note.jpg" /></a></div> After entering the game console earlier this year with the Shield, the famed hardware-maker Nvidia has entered the tablet market by announcing its first Android tablet.<br /> The device called Tegra Note will be distributed via its partners and has a Tegra 4 processor under the hood.<br /> At the front is the 7 inch IPS LCD display of 1280 x 800 resolution (same as that of the first Nexus 7). It will also support input through a stylus. The OS running is stock Android of unknown version.<br /> Under the hood, you get a 1 GB RAM with 16 GB expandable storage. The quad-core Tegra 4 processor under the hood is followed by Nvidia’s own 72-core GeForce Graphics.<br /> Around the back is the 5 megapixel camera with HDR, followed by a 0.3 mp camera at the front. For connectivity, it has Bluetooth, microHDMI, microUSB and other options.<br /> Here are the full specs of the Tegra Note:<br /> <ul> <li>Stock Android running</li> <li>7 inch IPS LCD display with resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels</li> <li>Quad-core Tegra 4 processor with 72-core GeForce GPU</li> <li>1 GB RAM with 16 GB expandable storage</li> <li>5 megapixel camera with HDR and slow-motion video</li> <li>0.3 mp front camera</li> <li>Bluetooth, microHDMI, microUSB</li> <li>10 hour worth HD video playback on a full charge</li> <li>Available for $199 for the starting model</li> </ul> The tablet will be available in October for $199. That’s tempting even though you can get a Nexus 7 2013 for just $30 more but if you want stylus support and can live with a more modest display, this tablet won’t serve you badly either.</div>

Nvidia Announces its First Android Tablet, the Tegra Note

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Mobilink is the Only Operator to Have Closed Chat Services

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUMQCp3ghoewYB_kkWNVQHBngdqDHf_tflev_6CcryGYml_CJNh7R7rYhizg3SYXOLBqD3oJfAmMdMe0yeOjBgPfWbXiog5PfVwUAm-TM_7CeS_Xj6zTMJ44tkuYCSUVP4jO2s0sC_7rM/s1600/chat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUMQCp3ghoewYB_kkWNVQHBngdqDHf_tflev_6CcryGYml_CJNh7R7rYhizg3SYXOLBqD3oJfAmMdMe0yeOjBgPfWbXiog5PfVwUAm-TM_7CeS_Xj6zTMJ44tkuYCSUVP4jO2s0sC_7rM/s1600/chat.jpg" /></a></div> Mobilink has become the only Pakistani operator to have closed Chat Services, complying PTA’s directive for closure of chat room services, we have confirmed with sources at PTA.<br /> Mobilink customers, who were paying for the service, were denied access to the service by saying that company is following the orders of the regulator (PTA).<br /> It maybe recalled that PTA, while terming them immoral, had directed all telecom operators to close their voice and SMS chat room service.<br /> As per reports, all operators have sought intervention by the courts to resume chat services, and have continued to offer services to their customers.<br /> Cellular companies, when asked by RexHacker, are of the view that the original directive of November 14th, 2012 is pending in the court and hence any subsequent directive on the matter was not supposed to be complied.<br /> Mobilink, however, has complied with PTA’s directive and closed it services and submitted its compliance report.<br /> As per sources, in its compliance report, Mobilink mentioned that its chat services were in accordance with the legal as well as moral standards, however, upon the directions of PTA, company has closed down its legitimate chat services.<br /> PTA confirmed RexHacker that Mobilink is the only operator that has complied with the directives. PTA, however, was unclear if it can force other operators to comply with the orders.</div>

Mobilink is the Only Operator to Have Closed Chat Services

Mobilink has become the only Pakistani operator to have closed Chat Services, complying PTA’s directive for closure of chat room services...

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