Samsung Launches Dual Sim Galaxy Y Duos in Pakistan: ProPakistani

Samsung Launches Dual Sim Galaxy Y Duos in Pakistan
Facebook Can Read Your Text Messages!
Ufone Launches Special Mobile Internet Package
Zong Launches its Contact Center in Lahore
PTCL Holds Annual Sales Conference 2012
PTA Vacated 66 Illegal Frequency Spots During 2011
Nokia, djuice Held Workshop for App Developers
SAP to Arm Pakistani SMEs with Real-Time Analytics
wi-tribe Sponsors Islamabad Deaf Cricket Association

Samsung Launches Dual Sim Galaxy Y Duos in Pakistan

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 06:34 AM PST

After Samsung Galaxy Y, Samsung has launched Android powered Samsung Galaxy-Y Duos (S-6102) – a dual SIM smartphone in Pakistan.

This is said to be yet another innovative smartphone, customized to suit the communication needs and budget of the youth, while offering the Android Gingerbread experience along with a Dual SIM feature.

The youthful device includes most of the cutting-edge features of the Samsung Galaxy range, to deliver a powerful smartphone performance. This sleek, slim, light-weight and easy to handle device features a 3.14 inch touchscreen along with a 3 Mega Pixel Camera and MicroSD storage up to 32 GB.

The Galaxy-Y Duos comes with much faster and broader Wi-Fi and GPS features, along with a Social Hub and FM Radio. For the music and video enthusiasts this device has been made compatible with MP-3 (Audio) and MPEG4 (Video) formats, while it also supports all other audio and video formats. Moreover, the Android Market offers plenty of games, handy tools and productivity apps for the Samsung Galaxy series.

Specifications:

Operating System: Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread)
CPU: 832 MHz
Dual SIM: Dual Stand by
Size: 109.8 x 60 x 12 mm
Weight: 109 g
Display: 240 x 320 pixels, TFT capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors
Memory: microSD, up to 32GB, 2 GB included
Internal Memory: 512 MB ROM, 384 MB RAM
DATA: GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth, USB
Camera: 3.15 MP, 2048×1536 pixels
Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Messaging: SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS
Radio: Stereo FM radio with RDS
GPS: A-GPS support
BATTERY: Standard battery, Li-Ion 1300 mAh
- Stand-by: Up to 360 h
- Talk time: Up to 9 h
Price: Rs. 16,500

Facebook Can Read Your Text Messages!

Posted: 26 Feb 2012 08:50 PM PST

Facebook is accused of accessing, reading and having the ability to write text messages on your Android smartphone with Facebook app installed on it.

Scoop was first reported by The Sunday Times (link needs subscription) saying Facebook has admitted to paper that it accessed users' text messages for a test feature that company is planning to introduce in future.

Check below list of permissions you approve before downloading Facebook App for Android phones:

In response to Business Insider's query, Facebook denied the report. It said:

There is no reading of user text messages.

On the Android App store, the Facebook app permissions include SMS read/write.

The reason it is on there is because we have done some testing (not with the general public) of products that require the SMS part of the phone to talk to the Facebook App. That’s what the read&write refers to – the line of communication needed to integrate the two things.

Anyway – we have yet to make any such features available to the public. (so the Sunday Times is completely wrong when it says Facebook is reading people’s SMS. Wrong on the terminology, and wrong on the suggestion that it has been implemented).

But Facebook is right to insert this into the Android app permissions – because yes, the app technically has the capability to integrate with the phone’s SMS system – even if that is just for our own testing.

Clearly Facebook looks dumb here. It didn't clarify that why its Android App asks for text message read/write permission when the feature (that they are talking about) isn't available to general public at all.

Privacy on smartphones is becoming the next biggest issue for the world. Handheld devices store most private and confidential data, which is accurate at the same time, can get exposed to exploiters with just a single click without any option of undoing it.

Ufone Launches Special Mobile Internet Package

Posted: 26 Feb 2012 07:16 PM PST

Ufone has launched this virtually unlimited mobile internet package with a 4GB limit per day, at extremely low rate, i.e. 99 Paisas per day (no additional taxes) – that's 29.70 rupees per month.

You will have to believe what I just said, except there's a catch. This package is available during 1 AM to 3 PM next day; meaning that 14 hours a day. Even then Rs. 1 per day is nothing, I would say, for what they are offering.

Package Details:

Data Volume: 4GB per day
Daily Charges: Rs. 0.99/- Inclusive of Tax
Validity: 1:00 AM till 3:00 PM

How to Subscribe:

To subscribe to the package of your choice, dial 100 or SMS 'SUB' to 810 .

How to Unsubscribe from 4GB Mobile Internet Package (1 AM to 3 PM)

To unsubscribe from Special Unlimited Internet Package users will SMS UNSUB to short code 7810

Terms and Conditions for 4GB Mobile Internet Package (1 AM to 3 PM)

This is a limited time offer
Subscription in case for new customers on Ufone network can take up to 24 hours.
Package will automatically renew on daily basis
Rs. 0.99 will be deducted on daily basis for re-subscription
Users who do not have sufficient balance will be un-subscribed automatically
Remaining data will not carry forward to next day
Fair usage policy of 4 GB limit per day apply
Users subscribed to Hourly Mobile Internet package will not be able to subscribe this package
User will not be able to subscribe to Hourly Mobile Internet package if they are subscribe to this data package
Users will have to unsubscribe or consume their bundle fully before subscribing to Hourly Internet package
This package is available to all Prepaid Ufone customers on all commercial packages
This service is not offered on Prepaid and Postpaid VPN packages.
Data Packages cannot be utilized during International roaming.
MMS, Premium URL or Ufone WAP Portal premium downloads will be charged as normal
Users can get GPRS and MMS settings by calling Ufone helpline 333 or sending an SMS with "handset model" to 222.
Rs.0.50/ + tax would be applicable on "Info" SMS send to 800 for Prepaid Subscribers.

Complete details of Ufone Mobile Internet/GPRS Packages:

* Auto renewal after 24 hours.
** Fair usage policy of 4 GB apply on Postpaid Mobile Internet package.

Zong Launches its Contact Center in Lahore

Posted: 26 Feb 2012 07:10 PM PST

ZONG Call Centre for web Zong Launches its Contact Center in Lahore Zong has launched the state-of-the art fully multimedia Contact Centre in Lahore. The first of its kind in telecom sector of Pakistan, multimedia features rich Contact Centre using next generation Cloud Computing Model, the Contact Centre has a service capacity of 300 seats fully dedicated to cater for its customers' needs.

A statement issued by the company said that following the corporate strategy from parent company (i.e. China Mobile), Zong realizes that excellent service is the key for attracting and maintaining customers, therefore, following its philosophy of keeping customer satisfaction as foremost priority the telecom company has launched this service in Lahore.

The company is already operating two contact centers in Islamabad catering various customer segments. This new contact center is expected to employ more than 900 trained agents. Persistent and effective training provided to these agents will help in offering quality services to ZONG subscribers.

While talking at the launch ceremony Babar Bajwa, Director Customer Services, ZONG said "The contact center has been built to cater for the growing market needs and anticipated growth in coming years, especially in north and central regions. We want to give unmatched service to our valued subscribers this is why ZONG has invested in a high-tech contact center to ensure quality."

Zong's state of the art contact center, which is using cloud computing platform allows contact center functionality to be integrated with cloud-based Customer Relationship Management.

The center will function in parallel with Islamabad contact centers to ensure service availability, reliability, traffic overflow management and automatic failover in case of disaster situation at any one site.

Since its establishment in Pakistan, ZONG has launched various packages and services to facilitate its subscribers' needs. Among all the Chinese investments in Pakistan, China Mobile is the biggest investor in Pakistan.

PTCL Holds Annual Sales Conference 2012

Posted: 26 Feb 2012 07:00 PM PST

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) CEO & President, Walid Irshaid, has said that the Company is on a growth trajectory not only because of its innovative products and services, but also because of its talented sales force.

"Success in life comes from one simple thing: taking ownership of what you do," said Mr. Irshaid while chairing PTCL's Annual Sales Conference 2012 themed "Build, Operate, Own", held in Islamabad. "The only way we can succeed is through collective thinking, combined energies, synergized teamwork, proactive customer engagement and ownership of business."

The day-long conference held at a local hotel was attended by PTCL's countrywide sales management teams comprising 71 officials, as well as senior officials from the Company's Commercial, Human Resource, and Marketing departments.

Participants were given the opportunity to share their observations, experiences and successes regarding PTCL's product sales & services, initiatives & promotions, distribution & revenue streams, as well as regional issues & trends.

Led by PTCL SEVP Commercial, Naveed Saeed, and SEVP HR, Syed Mazhar Hussain, the day-long conference comprised various interactive and animated sessions for brainstorming and war-gaming with the twin objectives of reviewing sales targets and invigorating sales teams with sustained motivation.

The PTCL sales force learned new strategies for diversifying sales approaches, maximizing customer experience, providing after-sales services, and achieving business targets.

Participants included energetic teams from consumer sales, consumer services, direct and indirect sales, corporate sales, contact centers, one-stop shops, wire-line and wireless departments.

In addition, the 'Sharing Insights' session lead by PTCL's HR Team focused on gathering new ideas and effective feedback from line managers, stakeholders and process owners to bring positive change vis-à-vis organizational citizenship in the Company.

PTA Vacated 66 Illegal Frequency Spots During 2011

Posted: 26 Feb 2012 06:55 PM PST

PTA, based on responsibilities given to it, carries out extensive field surveys to identify illegal/unauthorized users of frequency spectrum and coordinates for vacation.

In addition, for certain persistent unauthorized users, PTA and FIA conduct joint raids for vacation and seizure of wireless equipment.

Frequency Spectrum is a scarce & highly expensive national resource and under Telecom (Re-Organization) Act 1996, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has to ensure that the rights of the licenses and telecom users are duly protected.

During the year 2011, PTA successfully vacated 66 illegal frequency spots which were causing interference in the authorized spectrum of licensed telecom operators. Numerous raids with Federal investigation Agency (FIA) were also conducted against illegal frequency users and equipment was confiscated.

Apart from illegal users of frequency, PTA has also removed 61 jammers across Pakistan to ensure interference free spectrum for the telecom operators.

Chairman PTA, Dr. Muhammad Yaseen emphasized that PTA as a regulator is vigilant and is taking all measures to stop this unlawful activity. He also warned to all those who are involved in such illegal use of frequency and users of jamming devices to stop such unlawful activities, otherwise strict action will be initiated against them as per the Pakistan Telecommunication Act Re-Organization 1996.

It may be mention that Illegal/unauthorized use of frequency and any source of interference in the authorized frequency spectrum is an offence under clause (n) of sub-section (1) of section 31 of the Act.

Nokia, djuice Held Workshop for App Developers

Posted: 26 Feb 2012 06:46 PM PST

With a vision to cater to students with a knack for mobile app development at a university level, Nokia Pakistan and djuice conducted a Developer Workshop at NED University which focused on imparting training to students on S40 devices.

It was for the first time that Nokia Pakistan conducted a developer workshop solely for students at a university.

The venue for the workshop was Computer and Information Systems Engineering Department where the trainer Syed Faraz Ahmed from Lakson Business Solutions shared details of the development tools available to develop mobile apps for S40 devices and gave hands-on training to participants.

Expressing her views, Rabia Azfar Nizami, Business Development Manager EDX, Near East, NOKIA said, "I appreciate the interest level of NED University's students to learn and excel in their chosen field. Nokia has been organizing these kinds of workshops for developers in Pakistan for the past 1 year and it is for the first time that it was being solely organized for students. Nokia partnered with djuice and P@SHA to offer training for S40 platform and the workshop was geared towards channelizing the strengths of these students and providing them a rich bundle of resources to develop more locally relevant mobile apps for S40 devices which are most popular among the masses in our country."

At the workshop's conclusion, certificates were distributed among all the participating students. Ms. Nida Siddiqui was awarded a Nokia Asha 200 for her excellent performance in the workshop while Mr. Yasir Tahir and Mr. Shayan Rais, both were awarded a djuice connection & internet bundle by Ammar Waheed, Assistant Manager Content, Product Development, djuice.

Events of this nature are pertinent to take the local IT/Telecom industry to the next level and enable better mobility experience for end consumers especially in countries like Pakistan where majority of people use S40 mobile phones.

SAP to Arm Pakistani SMEs with Real-Time Analytics

Posted: 26 Feb 2012 06:45 PM PST

SAP AG has announced two new offerings that will deliver the benefits of the SAP HANA™ platform to small businesses and midsize enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan.

With analytics powered by SAP HANA for the SAP® Business One application and SAP HANA, Edge edition, SMEs will be able to leverage powerful in-memory technology from SAP.

By helping organizations act on information as it happens, SAP HANA revolutionizes decision-making, dramatically increasing the speed of existing processes and accessing large amounts of data in shorter periods of time.

"Analytics powered by SAP HANA for SAP Business One will offer customers the flexibility to create interactive reports and run ad-hoc analysis faster than before," said Mr. Hassan Jamal, Country Liaison Manager, SAP Pakistan. "Another major advantage is the access to relevant information in seconds with freestyle search, with the ability to navigate through various business objects from SAP Business One without having to move from screen to screen due to it all being included in the current cockpit. We expect that customers will benefit from tremendously improved productivity."

Further on, Hassan stated, "SMEs in Pakistan can make use of localized data which will be available to them at all times. Recent trends in comparison to past trends can greatly aid SMEs to plan their strategies accordingly and make the necessary budgetary decisions." Emphasizing on the importance of SAP HANA's implementation in the market, he said, "Pakistan is a developing market where SMEs are playing a pivotal role in its economic development. Hence, it is imperative for them to organize their business operations and digitalize them for better efficiency and productivity."

For a quick and predictable implementation of SAP HANA, customers and partners can use SAP® Rapid Deployment solutions, including the SAP® ERP rapid-deployment solution for operational reporting with SAP HANA. SAP Rapid Deployment solutions delivered by SAP partners include preconfigured software, partner implementation services and end-user enablement resulting in fast time to value with easy-to-deploy and integrated solutions.

Another offering is SAP® CO-PA Accelerator software, which allows significantly faster processing of complex allocations and essentially instantaneous ad hoc profitability queries. It belongs to accelerator-type usage scenarios in which SAP HANA becomes a secondary database for SAP products such as the SAP® ERP application.

wi-tribe Sponsors Islamabad Deaf Cricket Association

Posted: 26 Feb 2012 06:40 PM PST

In an effort to continue building community blocks, wi-tribe Pakistan shares its latest CSR initiative that is comprised of a partnership with the Islamabad Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA).

The IDCA will be participating in the 1^st National Deaf Cricket Tournament, with 32 Deaf Cricket teams representing different cities throughout Pakistan.

wi-tribe is supporting the team members' uniforms, travel, accommodation and sports kits for two major gaming events, among others.

The team has played one game as hosts in Islamabad and is currently participating in the 2012 National Championship Tournament, being held in Lahore.

"At wi-tribe, we hold an unequivocal belief that each member of the society should be given equal opportunities and platforms to discover and build upon their strengths. We remind ourselves that each and every human is special in their own way, and our nation will prosper only if we focus on enriching strengths and helping our communities realize their dreams. This is a continuing philosophy for all of us at wi-tribe and we wish our team great success and sporting satisfaction in all their future games," said Zohare Haider, Manager of Corporate & Digital Communications at wi-tribe Pakistan.

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