Samsung & Jazz Partners – Galaxy S8 & S8+ with Free Internet for a Month

Samsung and Jazz have partnered together with the objective of launching the much-anticipated flagship devices Galaxy S8 and S8+ all over Pakistan. As a result of the partnership, customers can now get their hands on the latest Samsung S8 and S8+ devices from their closet Jazz retail outlets for Rs.87,000/- and Rs.97,000/- respectively.

Moreover, all Jazz & Warid customers can avail access to free 3G and LTE for a month on the purchase of every Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+. This way the loyal Samsung fans will be able to get the best internet experience, on the best and most innovative device yet.

Mr. J H Lee – President of Samsung Electronics, Pakistan & Afghanistan stated: “A growing number of urban smartphone users love Samsung Galaxy products as they inspire millions of people worldwide. As we join hands with Jazz, our aim is to unleash a similar inspirational spirit for our fans in Pakistan.”

Head of Data and Devices, Jazz – Mr. Muhammad Ali Khan said: “The partnership between Jazz and Samsung is truly a remarkable development. As we move ahead with ushering a digital revolution in the country, such enterprises will reap stimulating benefits for our customers.”

The launch of these flagship devices is in correlation with Samsungs will to succeed and going out-of-the-way to deliver quality products and services to all its customers, ultimately enhancing their overall experience. 

Microsoft & HEC bring the ‘Imagine Cup’ to Pakistani youth

Microsoft and Higher Education Commission (HEC) collaborated to bring Microsoft’s Imagine Cup to Pakistan. It is the world’s most renowned technology competition for students. Started in 2003, Microsoft’s Imagine Cup is the ideal opportunity for the youthful innovators, from around the world, to give express their imagination, bring ideas to life and win $100,000.

Imagine Cup is held annually by Microsoft Corp., bringing together the young technologists to play their part in resolving some of the world's toughest challenges. Not only a competition, imagine cup serves as a platform for teams to present their solutions to the world. All technology projects are welcome in this competition; it is no longer bound by categories.

HEC’s commitment to the academia and students is reflected as Microsoft drives the Imagine Cup to highlighted Pakistan’s position on the leaderboards – Pakistan ranks as the TOP country in the Middle East and Africa cluster, with the highest number of project submissions and competitors in Imagine Cup. Pakistan also ranks 5^th worldwide, in the same category.

In Pakistan, students from various universities participated enthusiastically, as the competition received an overwhelming response. A lot of remote and underprivileged areas were targeted in the drive for Imagine Cup, particularly Sahiwal, Mianwali, Khuzdar and Jamshoro. Students were initially evaluated in Regional finals, held in different cities and the best teams competed to win the National Finals. The evaluations for both Regional and National Finals were done according to the rules, regulations and criteria listed in 2017 Imagine Cup Competition.

The winning team of the Imagine Cup National Final from Pakistan was ‘Positive Zero’ from Bahria University, Karachi. The victory was announced during a grand ceremony. The team has built a Microsoft Azure cognitive service-based engine that helps in writing code through voice commands. The team will represent Pakistan in the advanced stages of the competition on a global scale.

The Director of Microsoft’s Enterprise & Partner Group Segment - Mr. Abid Zaidi commented on the occasion; “The link between education, attainment and economic growth has never been clearer. Around the world, the communities where educational excellence is a high priority, create the most economic opportunities. The foundation for sustainable economic growth for the future is being laid, through this initiative.”

The Country Head of Microsoft - Mr. Shahzad Aslam Khan stated: “Talent has no boundaries! Any student can derive great benefits from the Imagine Cup, as it provides world-class opportunities and support for the youth, nurturing their true potential and giving them a chance to do something extraordinary and accelerate growth”.

Director General IT - Mr. Anwar Amjad appreciated the event and commented that; “The platform provided by HEC to the students is truly unique in as it promises valuable exposure that they need to take the next steps in Academic life, helping them with a successful transition into their professional careers.”

Executive Director at HEC – Dr. Arshad Ali stated that: “HEC-Microsoft Strategic Education Alliance has contributed greatly in producing graduates, who are well-equipped and qualified, not only to handle the pressures of the practical world, but have the vision to carve their own avenues with a scientific approach, to tackle complex issues.”

The Chairman HEC – Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed expressed his happiness and said; “We appreciate the valuable support of Microsoft in this initiative, as Higher Education Commission strives to nurture the students’ talents through this annual competition. This is a great way to evolve a rich and modern academic culture in Pakistan, as we integrate global advancements and cutting-edge tools to bring the domestic curriculum and learning at par with the leading universities of the world. Thus, we are empowering our students to contribute and compete in the global workforce”.

The wait is over, Get Ready to Meet the Selfie Superstar – Huawei P10 Lite

Huawei, the leading telecommunications company has yet again changed the game with the launch of its latest device – Huawei P10 Lite in Pakistan. With a 12MP rear camera containing a 1/2.8-inch sensor, an 8MP front camera with a level portrait mode; the P10 lite is truly the ‘SELFIE SUPERSTAR’.

The Huawei P10 lite is truly the most affordable choice for selfielovers which satisfies the call of fashion enthusiasts wanting an affordable yet powerful device. P10 lite is also enriched with an all-new flagship level Portrait Mode which supports the front camera to detect human faces while creating a fantastic bokeh effect in the background. In this way, an aesthetic and stylish selfie can be taken by a simple tap.

The P10 lite is the first-ever phone in the lite series to boast proprietary knuckle sense technology, enabling easy shortcuts by tapping/drawing on the screen with knuckles, and simplifying full-page screenshots with simple knuckle gestures. The Wi-Fi Bridge is another innovative function in the P10 lite, supporting a Wi-Fi signal for up to four terminal devices. This flagship device has 5 sensors; fingerprint, gravity, optical, distance and a gyroscope.

The P10 lite has an elegant set of straight lines and curvatures, along with a combination of solid metal and crystal-clear glass; the P10 lite’s 2.5D double-sided curved glass on top of its 5.2-inch FHD screen includes a slight slope on the surface, making it beautiful and easy to hold simultaneously. Customers can now purchase the P10 lite by visiting their nearest Huawei authorized outlet for just Rs. 33,999.

The P10 lite is enriched with EMUI 5.1 which improves touch response with a faster touch control driver and predictive touch tracking. Powered by the Kirin 658 processor, the P10 lite features a 16nm chipset and an Octa-core CPU with a clock rate of up to 2.36GHz, which helps reduce power consumption, boost performance and create an overall better user experience.

Integrating the design values and engineering excellence of Huawei, the P10 lite is truly a blend of attractive hardware, enriched with the most advanced software. 

Huawei P10 and P10 Plus launch event held in Karachi

To kick off the launch of its flagship devices P10 and P10 Plus, Huawei Pakistan hosted an exclusive event in Karachi. The event was attended by the crème de la crème of the industry.

The celebrities got the feel of the two glamorous devices in the experience zone along with a special cover style booth, where the famous fashion photographer MutahirMahmood took portrait shots of the guestsusing Huawei’s P10 and P10 Pus. The main motive of the booth was to demonstrate the 2^nd generation Leica Lenses on both the camera’s, proving that P10 and P10 Plus’s portrait feature indeed ‘Makes every shot a cover shot”. Heartthrob SheheryarMunawar attended the event as brand ambassadors of Huawei in addition to many celebrities includingAhsan Khan, Ayesha omar, TapuJaveri, Imran Abbas, Nomi Ansari and Deepak Perwaniamongst others.

“As culture and technology continue to intersect in every aspect of our world, we want to deliver new products and experiences that ultimately improve and enhance life. Satisfying the ever-changing demands of the customers has always been the top-most priority of Huawei and we will continue to do so.” said Mr. Blueking – Country Head of Huawei, Pakistan.

Huawei has partnered with Leica – the world leader in camera technologies, to bring cutting-edge camera features that produce artistic portraits. For perfectly clear, crisp portraits, the P10’s 12MP RGB + 20MP monochrome lenses feature Hybrid Zoom with an auto-focus system to ensure more precise focusing. Moreover, the Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) on the RGB lens means you can get sharper shots, whether your subject is near or far.

Featuring High Gloss, Hyper Diamond-Cut, Sandblast finishes, both devices look sleek, beautiful and glossy, all while preventing fingerprint smudges on the screen. Huawei P10 and P10 Plus take smartphone efficiency and customization a step further, thanks to the powerful Kirin 960 processor and all-new EMUI 5.1. Integrating the design values and engineering excellence of Huawei, the P10 and P10 Plus are a combination of attractive hardware, enriched with the most advanced software.

Make the most of this summers with the new IRIS Series – EcoStar

In order to provide reliable solution to power load-shedding in heat waves of summer, EcoStar, a global brand of electronics has launched a new, economical, compact, sleek and smart series of UPS & Inverters called the IRIS Series.

EcoStar IRIS Series is an exceptional range of UPS inverters, having a sleek built design and a large LCD display for clear demonstration of inverter operations. With variant capacity range from 600W – 1600W, the IRIS Series is a collection of exclusive and elegant UPS inverters, available in four gorgeous colours; red, black, metallic blue & silver.

The IRIS Series comes with exclusive 5 built in Multiple Protections covering the areas of: short-circuit, battery over-charge, overload, self-sustaining on-board battery reverse polarity & deep discharge. In addition to this, the new EcoStar IRIS series is also equipped with a USB Mobile Charger, letting customers easily charge their phones during load shedding directly from Inverter.

This powerful series generates Modified Sine Waves and with its Intelligent microprocessor provides longer back up and high power factor upto 0.9.

New Offer

This summer, on purchase of every EcoStar Iris Inverter, EcoStar is giving free wall clocks to its customers. It is a great opportunity to avail this offer as it is for limited time period.

Maintenance Free Batteries

Along with EcoStar IRIS Series, EcoStar has launched its new maintenance free batteries available in 100, 150 and 200 amperes. These deep cycle batteries come with exclusive AGM technology, with no gas emissions and are completely non spillable. EcoStar batteries are high in performance, easy to use and provide interruption free electricity back up for longer durations.

Huawei P10 Lite – The Next Best Thing

Huawei, the global technology-leading company in telecommunications has the tech-savvy customers crammed with excitement for its upcoming device – Huawei P10 Lite. This revolutionary device inspires today’s trend-setters and go-getters with a new, powerful and affordable device, truly exemplifying “Style Meets Performance.”

Integrating the design values and engineering excellence of Huawei, the P10 lite is a combination of attractive hardware, enriched with the most advanced software, all while having dynamic camera advances and powerful performance enhancements with the objective of setting a new standard in Huawei’s lite devices.

The photography experience is redesigned in the P10 lite; equipped with a 12MP rear camera containing a 1/2.8-inch sensor, an 8MP front camera with a flagship-level portrait mode; all photos clicked are enhanced with a beautiful ‘bokeh’ effect. The P10 lite is enriched with EMUI 5.1 which improves touch response with a faster touch control driver, predictive touch tracking and parallel graphics rendering. This powerful device is truly a blend of attractive hardware, enriched with the most advanced software. 

The P10 lite is the first-ever phone in the lite series to boast proprietary knuckle sense technology, which enables easy shortcuts by tapping/drawing on the screen with knuckles, and simplifying full-page screenshots with simple knuckle gestures. The P10 lite is also equipped with a Wi-Fi bridge: an innovative function which supports a Wi-Fi signal for up to four terminal devices. This flagship device has 5 sensors; fingerprint, gravity, optical, distance and a gyroscope.

Huawei is rapidly emerging as an innovative industry leader within the electronics and telecommunications arena, aiming to deliver exceptional services to the rapidly expanding segment of smartphone users in Pakistan, who seek powerful global connectivity.

GREE’S SUMMER 2017 CAMPAIGN WITH WASEEM AKRAM AS BRAND AMBASSADOR

GREE – the global number 1 leading enterprise of air-conditioners has launched its new ‘Summer 2017’ Campaign, with Waseem Akram as its brand ambassador. Gree goes out-of-the-way to meet the expectations of its customers, whilst delivering excellence.

The renowned celebrity and Pakistan’s favorite cricket star – Waseem Akram is emphasizing on Gree’s outstanding position in the market, while appreciating its overall performance in the long run.

All of Gree’s products are pioneered with the most innovative and advanced technology. GREE is a global brand of electronics that reflects technological excellence.

Gree is currently rated as the no. 1 global air-conditioning enterprise; with 9 production bases, presence in 195 countries, and serving 300 million satisfied customers worldwide. Gree has employed more than 8,000 PhDs & engineers, operates 7 technological institutions, 52 research testing centers and 630 special purpose labs.

In Pakistan, DWP Group is the official distributor of GREE that ensures nationwide availability of its products, along with prompt after-sales support, through an extensive network of outlets. For further information kindly call on (042) 111-111-397

DWP Group organized a Golf Tournament at DHA Country and Golf Club, Karachi

DWP Group is a leading business entity in Pakistan with core focus in Consumer Electronics (GREE ACs, EcoStar TVs and EcoStar Home Appliances), Power (UPS, Solar and Batteries), System Integration (EMC and Lenovo), Networks (CISCO), Document Technology (XEROX), Healthcare (PHILIPS) and HVAC (GREE).

Mr. Farooq Naseem, Chairman & CEO DWP Group, along with Directors of DWP Group – Mr. Murtaza Mandviwala, Mr. Aftab Tapal & Mr. Talib Halai, hosted the Golf Tournament and distributed prizes among the winners of the tournament. Mr. Rohail Bashir (COO DWP Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd.), shared his thoughts about DWP’s upcoming business activities and commitment to flourish the entity by providing cutting edge products and services to the Pakistan market.

Kashif Ul Haq (Country General Manager CISCO systems), Muneeb Khawaja (VP-IT Buisness Pakistan & Afghanistan APC By Schneider Electric), Waqar Lodhi  (CM Sales LENOVO – Pakistan & Afghanistan) spoke about strategic importance of Pakistan market. They also share high level plans of extending their premium products & services to address exponential growth in Pakistan.

Samsung’s launches Customer-Awareness Campaign through Kiosks.

Samsung Electronics is rapidly expanding and enriching its sales-network all over Pakistan. This global award-winning innovator has launched a Product-Awareness campaign, to promote Samsung’s devices and products, while strengthening the company’s relationships with its dealers, shopkeepers and consumers.

On this occasion, Head of Samsung Mobile Pakistan & Afghanistan - Mr. Umar Ghuman personally visited the mobiles market at Hafeez Centre in Lahore to interact and engage with the dealers for sharing experiences and ideas. Mr. Umar Ghuman also inaugurated Samsung’s special kiosk in this big market for providing the customers with the latest information on products and devices. A cake-cutting ceremony was also held, where Mr. Umar Ghuman distributed valuable gifts and prizes among the consumers attending this event.

Head of Samsung Mobile Pakistan & Afghanistan stated that: Samsung is consistently striving to strengthen our relationships with the dealers network, who provide us with a better understanding of the market and inform us about the evolving needs and preferences of our consumers. We need to maintain a swift, convenient and responsive sales network, to live up to the expectations of our customers, while providing them with revolutionary products. This way, we are delivering a world-class customer-services experience to the customers in every city and town.

Such interactions with the dealers network provide a deeper insight into the local market dynamics. The retailers were delighted to meet the Samsung Mobile Head and appreciated his personal interest in closely observing the market, to better understand the changing needs of the dealers’ network.

Samsung is thus enhancing its accessibility, whereby the customers can interact with the Samsung brand more easily. The company is empowering the customers to enjoy the latest in telecommunication technologies and perpetual connectivity, on-the-go. Samsung’s customer-response facilities in Pakistan are at par with the international standards, while the customers’ hassles are greatly reduced. 

Huawei P10 Plus – Pre-book and win exciting prizes

Huawei, the leading telecommunication company recently launched two flagship devices, P10 and P10 Plus in MWC at Barcelona. The P10 Plus will be up for pre-booking from 15^thto 22^nd April 2017at all Huawei brand outletsfor79,999 PKR. Huawei is also giving a one-year warranty along witha 1 year Huawei Care Plus package with this device.

Huawei is also giving a special priority gift box with an exclusive A1 health band for the customers that avail the pre-booking. The device comes in three exquisite colours Dazzling Blue, Graphite Black and Prestige Gold. The P10 Plus has a 5.5 inch display with an amazing 2K(2560*1440) resolution of 540PPI that brings every picture to life. It features the world’s first 3D effect smartphone with a rear Leica dual-camera Pro-Edition 2.0 and a Leica front camera co-engineered with the camera giant Leica, the resulting revolutionary camera makes every shot a cover shot

Huawei is delivering a revolutionary experience in smartphone-photography with the P10 Plus. The newly minted Leica front camera comes with an autofocus which ensures all your selfies are clean and crisp.Featuring High Gloss, Hyper Diamond-Cut, Sandblast finishes, the P10 Plus looks sleek, beautiful and glossy, all while preventing fingerprint smudges on the screen.

Featuring Android^TM 7.0, the P10 Plus comes with 128GB storage, 6GB RAM.This device features a powerful Kirin 960 processor, an all-new EMUI 5.1, and is enriched with an Octa-core (4 x 2.4 GHz A73+ 4 x 1.8 GHz A53) processor. With 3,750 mAh battery in the P10 Plus, it supports HUAWEI SuperCharge technology. It is the complete package from looks to specs, perfect for a modern user who wants to capture everyday moments with style.The leading telecom operator in Pakistan - Zong is offering a free 4G SIM + 12GB data with the purchase of every Huawei P10 Plus for the first three months.

Sarmayacar backs ProCheck through $250,000 in Seed Financing

Sarmayacar, a syndicate of foreign investors to promote Pakistani startups has announced $250,000 Seed funding for ProCheck, a leading serialization and patient engagement services provider, also joined by Pakathon/Elastica.

ProCheck’s round of funding will be used to expand its sales and engineering team to capitalize on the surge of interest from the pharmaceutical industry in particular, and will enable it to establish a sales and service presence in manufacturing hubs outside Karachi, where it is headquartered. As part of the financing, Rabeel Warraich from Sarmayacar has joined ProCheck’s Board of Directors.

"By offering the full stack of track and trace capabilities, SMS and app based verification services, coupled with a strong focus on analytics and patient engagement, ProCheck has established itself as the provider of choice for the pharmaceutical industry,” said Rabeel Warraich, Founder, Sarmayacar.

“ProCheck’s product partnerships mean they can provide a highly scalable, proven, suite of services to help manufacturers comply with government mandates for Punjab tenders and DRAP. “he added. “We are thrilled to partner with the ProCheck team to help accelerate their growth and help them make counterfeiting unprofitable by protecting the supply chain."

“We’re focused on our mission of enabling patient access to authentic and affordable drugs, by protecting the supply chain and empowering the purchaser,” said Saim Siddiqui, Founder and CEO of ProCheck. “With this round and involvement from a syndicate with deep expertise in healthcare, we’re well positioned to cement our substantial lead in the pharma verticaland solidify our reputation as the trusted provider of serialization and brand protection services.

There has been a push in the last few years to protect patients from the scourge of counterfeit medicines, with regulatory bodies across the globe mandating manufacturers to adopt systems using serialization. This involves printing unique codes on each pack, which can be used by patients and regulators alike to confirm that the drug purchased is genuine. By 2019, it is expected that 75% of the world’s pharmaceutical supply chain will be covered under various regulatory mandates. The United States, EU, China, India, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Turkey have introduced serialization/track and trace mandates.

In Pakistan, both the Punjab Government and DRAP have finalized drafts to make serialization mandatory for pharmaceutical products over the coming years. Manufacturers are gearing up for a July 1 deadline by the Punjab government to serialize all products procured via tender.

Make Every Shot a Cover Shot with the Huawei P10

Huawei’s P series sets the foundation for Huawei as a lifestyle brand that can inspire and encourage consumers through technology. Believing that the smartphone has become an extension of us, Huawei developed the P series with the aim to provide consumers with a stylish device that caters to their lifestyle and communicates their personality. Huawei is truly delivering a ground-breaking experience in smartphone-photography with its all new P10.

The newly launched P10 offers users a compelling experience like no other while allowing them to capture and document their moments, while telling their stories better. For the first time on a smartphone, the Huawei P10 boasts the world’s first front camera co-engineered with Leica to complement their Leica Dual rear camera. Huawei P10 creates timeless portraits and promises every shot to be a cover shot.

By using the world’s most advanced photographic technology to create modern artistic portraits in Leica’s signature image style, the Huawei P10 offers stunning features such as studio-like re-lighting and 3D facial detection technology, thus putting all the tools of an artistic studio in user’s pocket. The new front camera helps to produce perfect portrait photography in Leica image style whilst the rear camera captures facial features with incredible detail, bringing photos vividly to life. Other features like the newly added wide angle feature for group shots, Hybrid Zoom with an auto-focus and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) on the RGB lens makes the Huawei P10 a perfect pocket studio, perfect for all photo enthusiasts. 

                   

The P10 is equipped with a machine learning algorithm along with Huawei Ultra Memory which loads the most-used apps and services faster, making multitasking easier. EMUI 5.1 also improves touch response with a faster touch control driver and predictive touch tracking. This powerful device is truly a blend of attractive hardware, enriched with the most advanced software. 

Huawei is rapidly emerging as an innovative industry leader within the electronics and telecommunications arena, aiming to deliver exceptional services to the rapidly expanding segment of smartphone users in Pakistan, who seek powerful global connectivity. Go grab your master piece in the price tag of just Rs. 59,999 available all over Pakistan in Dazzling blue, Prestige Gold and Graphite Black. The leading telecom operator in Pakistan - Zong is offering a Free 4G SIM + 12GB data with the purchase of every Huawei P10 for the first three months.

Samsung’s Business Head Mobile Division Pakistan & Afghanistan visits Hyderabad Market to interact and gain deeper insights

Samsung Electronics is a global award-winning innovator, which is rapidly expanding and enriching its sales-network all over Pakistan. Recently, Business head mobile division Pakistan & Afghanistan – Mr. Umer Ghumman personally visited the markets in Hyderabad Sindh, to interact and engage with the dealers, to exchange experiences and ideas, to get a deeper insight into the local market dynamics. The retailers were delighted to meet the Samsung Chief and appreciated his personal interest in closely observing the market, to better understand the changing needs of the dealers’ network.

On the occasion, Mr. Umer Ghumman stated that: Samsung is consistently striving to strengthen our relationships with the dealer’s network, who provide us with a better understanding of the market and inform us about the evolving needs and preferences of our consumers. We need to maintain a swift, convenient and responsive sales network to live up to the expectations of our customers, while providing them with revolutionary products. This way, we are delivering a world-class customer services experience to the customers in every city and town.

Samsung is thus enhancing its accessibility. The customers can interact with the Samsung brand more easily. The company is empowering the customers to enjoy the latest in telecommunication technologies and perpetual connectivity, on-the-go. Samsung’s customer-response facilities in Pakistan are at par with the international standards, while the customers’ hassles are greatly reduced. 

Gree Introduces Glossy Black Color in Econo Inverter Series

GREE - a globally leading enterprise of air-conditioners has introduced an all new black colour in its highly energy-efficient Econo inverter series, due to the increasing demand of colour variation. GREE goes out-of-the-way to meet the expectations of its customers, whilst delivering excellence. The black glossy textured finish of the

indoor unit is guaranteed to look extraordinary after installation.

GREE Econo Inverter AC was previously available in fawn colour only. The Glossy Black version is designed for compact room size ranging between 0.95 ton (11000 CTUs) and 1.25 (16000 BTUs). Its new version also promises an Energy Efficiency Ratio of 3.6 (E.E.R), saving maximum energy and being easy on the customers’ pockets. 

 The price of Econo inverter is Rs 46,900 for 0.95 ton (11000 BTUs) and Rs. 59,900 for 1.25 ton (16000 BTUs).

Other features of the Econo series include; Eco Friendly Refrigerant,  Low Noise, Auto Voltage Adaptation (150-260 V), Ultra High Frequency Control, Dual Installation (Both sides option), Auto Restart and Low Voltage Start-up - 150V.

Huawei’s P10 a device with Leica’s revolutionary camera technology now available in Pakistan

Lucky draw held on the launch-day - Winners get free P10 device

Huawei has launched its long-awaited HUAWEI P10 in the Pakistan market. On the first day, special ‘First Sale experience’ arrangements were made at Hafeez Centre in Lahore, to provide an exciting purchase-experience to the consumers. Audience was not only given a hands-on experience of the P10, but also the opportunity to win the all new P-10 in a lucky draw on the same night, by sharing a Picture from the experience on facebook. The turnout was monumental with people linning up to get their hands on the highly anticipated device featuring the world’s first Leica selfie camera.

Huawei is delivering a revolutionary experience in smartphone-photography with the P10. This device boast Leica’s most advanced Dual-Camera 2.0 and Dual-Camera 2.0 Pro Edition – a leap forward in camera technology. Huawei has partnered with Leica – the world leader in camera technologies, to bring cutting-edge camera features that produce artistic portraits. With the first ever front-facing camera co-engineered with Leica, P10 can create timeless portraits.

The Country Manager for Terminal Device of Huawei in Pakistan Mr. Blue King stated that: “At Huawei, we’re always inspired by people’s lives and experiences. Taking pictures helps us document and preserve our most memorable moments, while expressing our creative inspirations. With the HUAWEI P10, we are offering a compelling photography experience to the consumers, by putting the power of a photography studio in their pocket, together with standout features that redefine portrait photography”.

It is the first device to include precise 3D facial technology, portrait enhancements, and dynamic illumination. Inside the camera, users will find a 12-megapixel RGB sensor, a 20-megapixel monochrome sensor and enhanced fusion algorithms. When paired with the dual camera Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) solution and the industry’s first dual camera pixel binning technology,  it allows superior night shot capabilities with Huawei’s artistic imaging algorithm, and the pictures are further enriched by the dynamic illumination and facial-detection technology.

Thisdevice feature a powerful Kirin 960 processor, an all-new EMUI 5.1, as well as a fingerprint sensor on the front. With 3,200 mAh battery in the P10, it support HUAWEI SuperCharge technology.  A hyper diamond cut gives this sleek, beautiful device a glossy finish, but prevents fingerprint smudges.

Huawei P10 has already received numerous global technology awards, namely the “Best of MWC 2017: Best Smartphone” award by the Android Authority, the “Best Phone” award by Digital Trends and the “MWC 2017 Awards: Best Phone” award by T3.

Last Chance to Pre-Book and Win a Huawei P10 on the first Sale

Huawei, the leading telecommunication company is offering the last chance to pre-book its new flagship device; Huawei P10 in dazzling blue, Prestige Gold and Graphite Black. Huawei is giving a one-year warranty along with a 1 year Huawei Care Plus package with this device. Customers can pre-book this cutting edge device at all Huawei brand outlets starting April 1^st to April 7^th, for Rs. 59,999. Huawei Paksitan has also announced an exciting contest whereby consumers can win a P10 on the first sale day by entering a lucky draw.

Huawei has made special arrangemnets for the ‘First Sale experience’ at Hafeez Centre in Lahore on 8^th of Aprilfrom 3:00 PM onwards, to provide an exciting purchase-experience to the consumers. Audience will not only be given a hands-on experience of the P10, but also the opportunity to win the all new P10 in a lucky draw on the same night, by sharing a Picture from the experience on facebook. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win many other exciting giveaways at the event. All Huawei Fans looking to get their hands on this device should visit the Huawei kiosk on the release day to enter the contest.

The leading telecom operator in Pakistan - Zong is offering a free 4G SIM + 12GB data with the purchase of every Huawei P10 for the first three months. Huawei is also giving a gift box for the first 300 customers which include a special priority gift box with an exclusive A1 health band. For all other pre-booking orders, consumers will get limited-edition Huawei branded gift boxes containing exciting Goodies along with a super-fast Huawei charger.

The P10 offers a revolutionary experience in smartphone-photography with the P10. This device boast Leica’s most advanced Dual-Camera 2.0 and Dual-Camera 2.0 Pro Edition – a leap forward in camera technology. With the first ever front-facing camera co-engineered with Leica, P10 can create timeless portraits. It has an improved front camera with a wide angle feature which captures better group photos. It lets the users take professional quality photos which were only possible with a DSLR.

A hyper diamond cut gives this sleek, beautiful device a glossy finish, all while preventing fingerprint smudges. This device features a powerful Kirin 960 processor, an all-new EMUI 5.1, as well as a fingerprint sensor on the front. With 3,200 mAh battery in the P10, which supports Huawei SuperCharge technology a 30 minute charge lasts an entire day’s usage.

Gear up for your new pocket DSLR with Huawei P10

Huawei has started the pre-booking orders for its latest, most innovative device – the P10, all over Pakistan, which is now available at authorized outlets. The much-anticipated device – Huawei P10 is a combination of attractive hardware, enriched with the most advanced software. P10 has introduced the first-ever Hyper Diamond-Cut finishing on this beautiful smartphone, with lightening-fast performance and a long-lasting powerful battery, to deliver an outstanding experience. But the best part of this phone are its exceptional new camera capabilities, surpassing other smartphones and rivaling those of professional cameras.

The two versions of this latest Huawei device – the P10 and the P10 Plus feature the new ‘Leica’ Dual-Camera 2.0 and Leica Dual-Camera 2.0 Pro Edition, you can now capture and share professional-quality images. These are the first smartphones ever to be equipped with a front facing Leica selfie camera. Master the Art of Portrait Photography, with the ‘Portrait Perfect’ feature that makes every shot a cover shot, with advanced optimization software. 3D facial detection, dynamic illumination and Hybrid Zoom mean you have everything you need to capture exceptional pictures. You can even refocus the image after you take a photo.

The 12- megapixel RGB + 20-megapixel monochrome lenses feature Hybrid Zoom with an auto-focus system, along with an Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) on the RGB lens. The F/1.9 aperture 8-megapixel Leica front camera includes an all-new sensor that captures more light to take the perfect selfies. A smart sensor is able to detect if photos taken with the front-facing camera are of a single subject – a selfie – or with friends, thus adjusting automatically to wide angle mode. Playback of your favorite moments with Highlights, and use the mobile-editing tool to create dynamic videos, complete with transitions and music tracks.

Huawei P10 is equipped with a powerful Kirin 960, OctaCore processor and EMUI 5.1. Layered on top of the machine learning algorithm is Huawei Ultra-Memory, which promises a great level of Artificial-Intelligence. EMUI 5.1 not only makes multitasking easierbut also improves touch-response with a faster touch-control driver, predictive touch tracking and parallel graphics rendering, on the stunning 5.5-inch, WQHD display screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

The most advanced antenna technology delivers the best possible network connectivity for data-intensive tasks on the go – whether it’s gaming or streaming your favorite series. The stunning P Series introduces a new palette of vivid hues including Dazzling Blue and Greenery developed through Huawei’s partnership with the globally renowned - Pantone Color Institute.The device boasts a 3,750mAh battery – with HUAWEI SuperCharge. A five minute charge will provide enough battery power for you to watch an HD movie.

Huawei 2016 Annual Report: Solid Growth and Sustained Investment in the Future

 

Huawei released its audited financial results for 2016, reporting that its Carrier, Enterprise, and Consumer business groups (BGs) each achieved solid year-on-year growth. Group annual revenue was CNY521.6 billion (US$75.1 billion), an increase of 32% over 2015. Net profits were CNY37.1 billion (US$5.3 billion), an increase of 0.4%. In 2016, Huawei continued to invest in the future, with the company's annual spending on research and development reaching CNY76.4 billion (US$11 billion).

Eric Xu, Huawei Rotating CEO, remarked, "In 2016, Huawei maintained its strategic focus and achieved solid growth. As humanity continues to explore and make new breakthroughs in the digital world, digitization and increasing intelligence present huge business opportunities for all industries, and are also paving the road for new growth for the ICT industry. We will stay customer-centric and will support digital transformation in all industries, in order to create value for our customers and to grow sustainably."

In 2016, Huawei's Carrier BG generated CNY290.6 billion (US$41.8 billion) in revenue, an increase of 24% year-on-year. This was achieved by focusing on digital transformation and leveraging major opportunities in cloud, video, the Internet of Things, and operations transformation for carrier customers.

Working in close collaboration with its partners, Huawei's Enterprise BG delivered ICT infrastructure to support the digital transformation of key vertical industries, including finance, energy, government bodies, and public safety. This business generated CNY40.7 billion (US$5.9 billion) in annual revenue, an increase of 47%.

Thanks to its increasingly innovative products and growing global recognition as a premium device brand, Huawei's Consumer BG shipped 139 million smartphones during 2016, and reported CNY179.8 billion (US$25.9 billion) in annual revenue, up 44%.

Sabrina Meng, Huawei's CFO, noted: "Huawei was operationally healthy in 2016, with ample cash reserves, a solid and sustainable capital structure, and high resilience against risk. In 2017, we will continue to boost the efficiency and quality of our operations to ensure solid growth."

Financial statements in the 2016 Annual Report are audited independently by KPMG.

To download the 2016 Annual Report, visit: www.huawei.com/en/about-huawei/annual-report/2016

Note 1: All CNY figures in the Annual Report were converted into USD using the closing rate on December 31, 2016: US$1.00 = CNY6.9448.

Note 2: Growth rates are calculated based on CNY figures.