LAMUDI LAUNCHES REDESIGNED ANDROID APP

Pakistan’s best real estate website Lamudi.pk has released an updated version of its innovative Android app. The update features extensive improvements to its user interface with a major focus on the map experience.

The addition of maps means increased usability and functionality, where users can quickly and easily add and remove properties to their favorites list directly from the map. They can also change search criteria without leaving the map screen.

Additionally, properties without images or pricing information can be excluded from search results. When users return to the map from a particular listing, the improved map feature retains its previous view settings, such as the user’s position and properties viewed.

The latest update also includes other useful features, such as retaining previously viewed maps offline after having visited a listing, as well as special markers for favorited and already-seen properties.

Saad Arshed, Country Director of Lamudi Pakistan, said: “Over the past two years, we have shifted our focus to our apps in response to growing demand from house-hunters using mobile devices. This latest version of the Android app is a great improvement on its predecessor but we are just at the beginning. As our clients, customers and markets change, we will continue to tailor our mobile product to their needs.”

In 2014, Lamudi launched its Android app with the intention of making it easy to browse real estate listings from the comfort of a mobile device. The app has been through several versions, many of which included a map feature. The latest update is an indication of the forward direction of both the app and the company itself.

Since its inception, the Android app has been downloaded more than 630,000 times. With this latest update, the map feature works best when users are registered and logged in to a Lamudi account. However, users can still browse listings without one.

Huawei’s reveals fastest- charging batteries

Fast Charging batteries have been unveiled during an event in Japan, last week at the 56^th Battery Symposium in Nagoya. Huawei showed its fast charging power-packs through videos at the Symposium. Two batteries, one of 600 mAh power and another of 3000 mAh power were demonstrated in the videos. The former one charged up to 68% in two minutes and the latter one can be charged up to 48% in five minutes. Upon said charging power, these batteries would offer 10 hours of calls on Huawei phones.

It has not yet been announced by Huawei that when they would actually launch these super charging batteries, but yes, they do say that these lithium-ion batteries would charge ten times more speedily than the regular ones. They can reach up to 50% with merely 5 minutes plug in time.

These batteries have been built in Watt lab, which is a part of Huawei’s Central Research Institute in China. They do not cause any decrease in long-term battery life or energy density because of the increased charging rate.

The officials at Huawei have said that, “Huawei is confident that this breakthrough in quick charging batteries would lead to a revolution in electronic devices, especially with regard to mobile phones, electric vehicles, mobile power supplies and wearable devices. Soon, we will all be able to charge our batteries to full power in the time it takes to grab a coffee!”

It has not yet been revealed by Huawei that how soon, these batteries will make their way in the market. But it has been pointed out by tech critics that it might be a while before these batteries are put to commercial use because of the bulky accessories, shown by Huawei in the videos, required to charge the removable battery. Still, no matter when it comes out, this definitely is a groundbreaking step by Huawei, which will completely revolutionize the future technology scenarios.

Comparison between Huawei’s Honor 4X & Samsung’s A3

All the prodigies of the Honor series by Huawei launched till date have acclaimed worldwide sky rocketing sales. Their design’s smooth elegance and richness of features has been very well received by the smart phone customers, which is quite evident from the Honor smart phones global reviews.

Utilizing the expertise of the researchers and developers, Huawei has produced such smart phones which possess state of the art technology in them and their exterior covers have been so finely crafted that the instantly capture the eye of the customers.

Recently, Huawei has introduced a new member in the Honor series, Honor 4X and this smart phone is certainly continuing the brilliant lineage it belongs to. Given the prices range in contrast to the features Honor 4x carries, let’s compare it competitor smart phone Galaxy A3 by Samsung. Both these smart phone support 4G LTE and Honor 4X is Dual-SIM and A3 carries a single SIM slot.

Structure & Design:

The exteriors of Honor 4x and Galaxy A3 are both quite attractive fairly, but the Honor 4X’s ergonomic design somewhat provides stronger grip when being used single handedly. Whereas the premium metal design of A3 makes it slightly more desirable than Honor 4X. The rear camera and flash light in Honor 4x are adjacent to each other in the top left corner whereas in A3 the camera is in between the flashlight and the speakers. On the front bottom just below its full touch screen, Galaxy A3 has a button which drives back to Home screen where as in Honor 4X capacitive soft keys (Home, Menu and Back) provide more functionality. Honor 4X carries the Power on/off key and the volume keys on its right side, whereas A3 has the power key on the right and the volume keys on the left panel.

Display Screen:

The display screens of smart phones play an important role in their sales because the bigger the better, here Honor 4X takes the lead by carrying a bigger screen then A3 has. Honor 4X has 5.5 inches large HD display screen with 267 PPI and 16 million colors, whereas the A3 has a 4.5 inches qHD super Amoled screen with 245 PPI. Given the price range both these smart phones has aptly manufactured by their companies to exhibit vibrant and colorful display. But certainly Huawei takes the edge because of its affordability and numerous other striking features.

OS & Processor:

The brains of smart phones are their processors and their efficacy ensures the super performance of the device.  Huawei’s Honor 4X encases 1.2 GHz Octa Core processor with the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop whereas the A3 has 1.2 GHz quad core processor with the previous version Android 4.4 KitKat. Now, it is quite obvious that which of these two smart phones is capable of given ultra smooth performance. It would be Huawei’s Honor 4X most certainly because of more efficient processor and modern Android OS with Huawei’s fine EMUI 3.0 management system.

Storage:

Honor 4X carries 2GB RAM and 8GB ROM and its memory is expandable up to 32 GB whereas Galaxy A3 has 1.5GB RAM and 16 GB ROM, memory expandable up to 64 GB. Well, here A3 takes the lead from Honor 4X with respect to the data storage capacity, but whereas the temporary memory is concerned Honor 4X has a bigger RAM than A3  which means that it would be able to deliver a better online streaming experience.

Camera:

Honor 4X has a super high quality primary camera in comparison to Galaxy A3. The front camera of both these smart phones is of 5MP but the primary camera of Honor 4X is 13 MPwhereas that of A3 is 8MP. With the outclass camera features that are available with Honor 4X’s camera such as ultra snap shot, off screen photo mode and numerous other plus its ability to capture pictures in 0.6s, it certainly is a tempting feature.

Battery:

Talking about the power house, the battery of smart phones, Honor 4X has a super heavy battery in comparison to A3. The battery power of Honor 4X is 3000mAh, and that of Galaxy A3 is 1900mAh. It is totally apparent from the aforementioned feature that Huawei’s Honor 4X is a lot more capable than A3 to give long lasting fun filled experience. No matter, how long and work loaded day the user would have, Honor 4X would be available all the time without the constant nagging for recharge.

Pricing:

Finally, let’s compare the prices at which these smart phone devices are available. Huawei has launched Honor 4X for Rs. 25,800/- only, whereas Samsung Galaxy A3 is available for Rs. 29,999/-. Not too big, but still the given price difference means a lot when it comes to the features these smart phones are offering. 

Pakistani IT team wins merit position in APICTA Awards held in Sri-Lanka. Along with 3 award trophy for Pakistan

A talented team of aspiring ICT professionals has won the merit award at the prestigious international ceremony of ‘Asia-Pacific ICT Alliance Awards’ (APICTA) held in Colombo, Sri-lanka from the 21st to 23rd of November, 2015.

This successful Pakistani team named “Teddict , was trained and groomed by the  ‘NEST’ (Start-up Incubator) in Pakistan, whereby Samsung – the global technology leader, had also played a key role in training and grooming the competent professionals, encouraging them to compete in APICTA and other international contests.

The APICTA Awards is all about innovative genius. The annual competition initiated 12 years ago, evaluates and recognizes the best ICT solutions, created and submitted by teams from all over the Asia Pacific region.

The Managing Director of Samsung Pakistan – Mr. J. H. Lee stated that; “The NEST enjoys technical and financial support from Samsung and the corporate sector of Pakistan. This year, the NEST and Samsung had trained 14  brilliant teams of Pakistani IT professionals and out of them 6 teams shortlisted to participate in the APICTA 2015 held in Colombo. We congratulate all these teams for showing remarkable performance during the international contest. We are committed to enrich and offer more services and training programmes through this resourceful incubator. The key objective is to nurture the talents of IT professionals and enthusiasts in Pakistan.”

The APICTA program comprises of 17 awards, presented to the most innovative ICT solutions entered in each category.  The aim is to increase ICT awareness in the community and assist in bridging the digital divide, by providing networking and product bench-marking opportunities to ICT innovators and entrepreneurs.

Huawei continues to honor its valued customers in Pakistan

Huawei has decided to turn the ending of 2015 into a marathon of its new smart phones. These smart phones range from low to mid to high-end categories which ensures that each and every Huawei customer gets his own preferred device. The versatility of the Huawei smart phones is now a well known fact. This brand delivers the best devices which cater to the needs of the people from all walks of life.

The Honor series smart phones launched in Pakistan by Huawei have certainly grasped the interests of current and prospect customers. Huawei Honor series smart phones have helped the brand gain a tremendous sales growth in Pakistan’s smart phone market, which contributes significantly to the overall growth of the brand.

Huawei is soon going to deliver,  another Honor prodigy in the local mobile shops. This smart phone has been reported to carry an exciting feature, which would allow the users to take selfies with the device’s basic rear camera. Now isn’t that thrilling?

 

Huawei’s marketing head, Mr. Fraz M Khan said, “This new Honor smart phone, to be launched by Huawei, would surely be loved by our valued customers. The dynamic camera, enhanced fingerprint scanning, clear, vibrant screen are few among numerous attractive features, which this upcoming smart phone would carry.” He further said that, “We wish to provide our worthy customers with the best of the technologies and gadgets so that Huawei’s dreams of making this world a better connected place, would become true.”

It has been announced that this smart phone would be launched by the end of November, 2015 at an economical price. Huawei’s upcoming Honor smart phone, following the trend of its ancestors will undoubtedly gather an overwhelming sales response from the local smart phone market and add tremendously to the fame and the growth of the prestigious brand. Huawei is aiming towards becoming the top brand in the smart world globally, beating all the others with its futuristic devices and outstanding after sale services. Huawei has already established itself as a name of trust and expertise and soon it will also be regarded as the highest grossing brand as well.

2015 for Huawei, full of triumphs and promises for the years to come

Year 2015 opened up for Huawei with its arms wide open and hands full of surprises. Past more than 10 months of the current year have shown to the world the true potential of this leading technology brand. Huawei, emerging from China, is now aiming towards securing the crown of the global technology empire. After beating strong contenders at home, now Huawei is up front with big names like Apple and Samsung. Huawei proved its mettle, not so long ago, against Apple, at IFA Berlin. At the event, Huawei’s fine prodigy Mate S put the technology enthusiasts in an awe, when “Force Touch” technology was announced as the premium feature of Mate S. That was the moment, when the world critics took out their pens and wrote down a plethora of articles praising Huawei and highlighted the potential of this company to become the top smart phone manufacturer, in the future.

Huawei has accomplished a lot this year. Being a new name in the field of smart gadgets, Huawei has successfully managed to secure its position among the top 100 global brand rankings, announced by the trustworthy analysis firms, i.e. BrandZ and Interbrands. With the launch of excellent Honor series, Mate series and P series smart phones, the sales of Huawei in the first half of 2015, skyrocketed. With 50 million smart phone shipments in 1H, Huawei achieved the title of world’s third largest smart phone vendor, beating Microsoft. That, certainly, was a turning point for the company, as later in the beginning of September, Huawei impressed the whole world by revealing its masterpiece, Mate S. This smart phone, did not only beat Apple to the punch by introducing Force Touch technology, it’s also showed Huawei’s refined expertise through its elegant metal design, supremely enhanced fingerprint scanner and matchless camera quality.

Huawei is growing globally, in all the regions with a steady, ever-increasing pace and the sales growth graph of this company is leading towards the sky. The success of this brand can be attributed to its fertile research and development departments, which are spread across the world. Huawei has four R&D departments in Europe, two in the U.S., eight in China and one each in Japan and India. Huawei is not leaving any stone unturned, so that it can bring the best of the technologies to its valued customer’s hands and that too at compatible prices. A commendable factor, among many others of Huawei devices, is that they offer a wide range of exciting and modern features in economical prices.

Huawei in Pakistan is achieving remarkable growth, like in other countries. The sales percentage recorded for Huawei smart phones in Pakistan, makes a significant share in the overall growth of the company. Huawei has introduced a wide range of smart phones in the aforementioned region, which range from low to mid to high-end smart phones. The outstanding response these smart phones have been receiving from the mobile market is utterly commendable. It can certainly be predicted that in coming days, Huawei will not only become a household name, it would also become the leading smart phone manufacturing brand of the world.

Samsung Electronics Achieves TCO Certified Display 7.0 Recognition for Entire 2015 Business Monitor Lineup

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., today announced that its five newest business monitors – the SE200, SE450, SE650, UE850 and UD970 models – have earned New Generation TCO Certified status from TCO Development, an international third-party sustainability certification provider.

Now in its seventh generation, the TCO Certified program recognizes products that meet a set of criteria for exceptional environmental design and socially responsible manufacturing. Available for eight different categories of consumer and business-facing technologies, TCO Certified ensures that manufacturing, use and recycling processes are carried out with consideration for environmental, social and economic responsibility. TCO Certified offers a structure and third party verification system for suppliers looking to meet growing buyer demand for more sustainable technologies.

“Samsung’s innovative display solutions empower companies to create collaborative and productive work environments while keeping social and environmental responsibility top of mind,” said Seog-gi Kim, Senior Vice President of the Enterprise Business Team, Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “Achieving TCO Certified Displays 7.0 recognition further underscores Samsung’s position as a leader in developing environmentally-friendly displays that feature state-of-the-art technologies, and we look forward to devoting even greater R&D efforts to new solutions that accommodate user demands for eco-efficiency and comfort.”  

Through rigorous testing, TCO Development verified that Samsung’s 2015 business monitor lineup meets  all TCO Certified criteria. Each of Samsung’s tested monitors is composed of 30 percent recycled materials, among the highest levels in the industry. Additionally, Samsung’s newest business monitors include PVC-free cables, which do not emit environmental hormones or other hazardous substances. Individually, the SE450 and SE650 models include a built-in ECO Power Off function, which offers 0.00W off-mode power consumption.

As part of its sustainability certification, the TCO Certified program also recognizes technologies that promote more ergonomic and safe work conditions. Samsung’s 2015 business monitors meet these criteria as well, supported by a universal user-friendly design. These features include a height-adjustable stand (HAS) and swivel, tilt and pivot functionalities, which enable users to adjust and rotate screen dimensions to their desired comfort. A separate VESA-supported wall mount further stabilizes each display.

To learn more about TCO Development’s sustainability certification program, visit www.tcodevelopment.com. For more information on Samsung’s 2015 business monitor lineup and entire portfolio of environmentally-friendly display solutions, visit www.samsung.com.