Uber rolls out enhanced safety measures amid Covid-19 outbreak

●     Uber will use new technology to verify all drivers are wearing a mask or face covering before taking a trip in Pakistan, as part of its #MovewithSafety campaign

●     Uber has allocated $50 million for safety equipment globally, asking both drivers and riders to take additional safety precautions.

As the government begins to ease off lockdown and workplaces slowly resume operations, Uber Pakistan’s #MoveWithSafety campaign aims to educate and raise awareness of the additional safety measures it has put in, in order to help the app’s users stay safe.

Uber partner drivers in Pakistan will be asked, as part of a new in-app safety checklist, to verify that they are wearing a mask using their new object recognition technology. Any driver who is not wearing a mask or a face covering will not be able to go online. Drivers can cancel the ride if a rider is not wearing a mask, without incurring a penalty. Partner drivers will also be asked to confirm if they have taken additional safety measures, such as regularly sanitising their car and making hand sanitizers available for their riders. Riders will also be able to cancel rides, without incurring penalties, if drivers aren’t wearing masks.

Similarly, riders will be asked whether they have taken necessary safety precautions, like washing their hands before getting in the car, sitting in the backseat and opening windows for ventilation. Only two riders per car will be allowed, in line with government regulations in Sindh and Peshawar, and three riders per car in Punjab and the Federal Capital.

Globally, Uber is investing $50 million to help ensure every driver and courier has access to personal protective equipment, and cleaning and sanitising supplies needed to work more safely on the Uber app. This includes providing masks to drivers across Pakistan and reimbursing eligible drivers and couriers for the purchase of a sanitizer or disinfectant product of their choice up to a maximum amount which is defined for each country. So far, Uber has provided or reimbursed hand sanitisers, cleaning sprays and disinfectant wipes to drivers in Pakistan, as well as over 20,000 masks. It is also partnering with Unilever to distribute hygiene kits to drivers and couriers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Saad N. Pall, General Manager at Uber Pakistan said, “At Uber, we put safety at the heart of everything we do and we believe technology can make travel safer than ever before. Now, as cities begin to reopen, we want to ensure that both riders and drivers recognise that they have a shared responsibility to make travel safer, and enough flexibility to manage this, while prioritising health and safety. Governments as well as the private sector across the globe are continually working to assess and adapt a world post the COVID-19 pandemic, and we want to use the scale and influence of our platform to proactively complement the government’s efforts to help everyone stay safe and healthy.”

Previously, Uber also announced the launch of Uber Medics in the UAE and Saudi Arabia as part of its global commitment to Move What Matters, providing healthcare workers with discounted trips to and from their workplaces. Additionally, ‘Uber By the Hour’ offers riders with an hourly ride option, without having to re-request a trip at each location - strengthening safety, providing additional flexibility for riders and an additional earnings opportunity for drivers.

Other safety initiatives announced in light of COVID-19 include:

●     New health and hygiene feedback system: Uber is adding new options for feedback in the app. This includes an option to report if a rider or driver is wearing a mask or not. Anyone who is repeatedly flagged for violating the new safety policies risks losing access to Uber’s apps.

●     Safety education materials: Working with the World Health Organization and the latest public health advice, Uber has compiled safety tips and recommendations specifically geared toward ridesharing. This will be used to educate riders and drivers on unsafe behavior.

●     Financial Compensation: Financial assistance will be provided for up to 14 days to any driver who is diagnosed with COVID-19 or is individually asked to self-isolate by a public health authority while their account is on hold.

These new safety measures will stay in effect until the end of July, when they will be reviewed based on the latest official health guidance.

HUAWEI Y6p and HUAWEI Y8p are ready to Rock the Stage

The newest offerings from Huawei took the entry-level market by storm, clinching a coveted spot in its price segment. The HUAWEI Y6p goes for PKR 20,899/- while the HUAWEI Y8p is priced at PKR 37,999/-

Huawei has made its youth-centric offerings HUAWEI Y6p and HUAWEI Y8p available in Pakistan. These two new entrants join the line-up of Huawei’s extremely popular Y Series – catering to the entry-level and midrange price segments. The HUAWEI Y Series is an embodiment of youth, vibrancy and pizzazz. It opened to a successful pre-order phase, where the HUAWEI Y6p sold out all pre-order stock in less than a week. While the devices have received widespread consumer aplomb, it goes on for sale across Huawei outlets and Daraz.pk starting today.

Huawei’s Y Series is a mix of flagship technological features and a pocket-friendly price point. People get to experience the very best of Huawei in their suited budgets – with the devices standing out in design, display, camera, memory, processing and battery. The HUAWEI Y6p is one such device – which brings a 13MP Triple Rear Camera and 5,000 mAh battery to the entry-level segment.

The feature-rich HUAWEI Y6p that goes for PKR 20,899/- boasts a power-packed experience that lasts long. Fitted with a 3GB RAM and 64GB ROM, it is perfect for this social media savvy consumer segment. A 13MP Triple Camera at the back takes great photos along with a 5MP Ultra Wide Angle Lens and 2MP Depth Sensor while the front shutter clicks stunning selfies with its 8MP lens. With an immersive 6.3-inch HD+ display, the smartphone creates a great viewing aura. It also has one of the fastest fingerprint sensors and comes in beautiful colours of Phantom Purple, Emerald Green and Midnight Black.

If you're looking for a great photography experience, then your search should end at HUAWEI Y8p that has Huawei’s true 48MP AI Triple Camera and a stunning display. Priced at PKR 37,999/-, its rear camera setup enables spectacular imaging even in low-light. The front selfie shooter is a 16MP lens that creates strikingly brilliant selfies. Delivering an outstanding performance with the Kirin 710F chipset and EMUI 10.1, it also packs 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM. The battery is a 4,000 mAh powerhouse which can perform all day and night. It has a 6.3-inch HUAWEI Dewdrop OLED display, with an FHD+ resolution (2400 x 1080) and an In-Display Fingerprint sensor. The phone comes in the colours of Breathing Crystal & Midnight Black.

Moreover, the Y6p and Y8p come with pe-installed HUAWEI AppGallery to provide users with access to many famous global and local apps. It’s the third largest app marketplace in the world taking full advantage of Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) and a variety of cross-platform apps. These devices can also access AppFinder and other third-party app stores to download more apps.

Both of these powerful smartphones are Huawei’s exciting offerings for the youth. They revolutionize the Y Series with their synonymous brilliant HD cameras, super long-lasting batteries and great multitasking performance. This new line-up promises more premium-phone features and sophisticated designs, for the first time in this affordable device segment. The HUAWEI Y6p comes at an amazing price of PKR 20,899/- while the HUAWEI Y8p costs PKR 37,999/-.

‘71% businesses in Pakistan admit to cash flow problems’, ACCA’s latest survey reveals

Findings for Pakistan reveal organisations are focusing on the long-term return to strategic opportunities for the future beyond 6 months, as they look ahead post-pandemic

Organisations face increasing operational challenges as a result of the domino effect of Covid-19. Irrespective of size, sector or country the economic and social impact of the pandemic has expanded, and challenges are growing for business and the accountancy profession, reveals ACCA’s Covid-19 global survey ‘The Road to Recovery’.

Following March 2020’s original report, three months on the picture now crystalises many key issues that need to be addressed by policymakers and governments. ACCA is calling on governments worldwide to review economic rescue packages and enable a return to sustainable growth.

For Pakistan, the overall picture is one of a slow return to normal. The survey asked respondents in Pakistan a number of questions specific to their role or organisation sector and the results show:

• 55% say employee productivity is negatively affected
• 48% of organisations are focusing on the long-term return to strategic opportunities for the future beyond 6 months
• 52% say customers have stopped or reduced their purchases
• 71% admit to cash flow problems.

Sajjeed Aslam, head of ACCA Pakistan says: ‘Our data for June reveals continued cash flow challenges, with half of respondents in the Pakistan saying this is a problem. Since the March research, the new data reveals greater concerns over financing and debt issues, and given the global economic climate, it means these will be difficult matters to resolve.

‘The key issue at the centre of these issues is a collapse in customer demand for many organisations, with more than half of respondents citing purchases as completely stopped or reduced here in Pakistan. It’s a domino effect, with both product launches and investment plans being deferred, further compounded by supply chain challenges and issues with customer order fulfillment.’

Other results for the Pakistan show:

• 72% have now adopted flexible working from home strategies, with 42% adopting staff rotas to accommodate social distancing requirements.
• 47% are implementing an operating cost reduction strategy
• 40% are reviewing organisation processes to identify efficiencies
• 27% evaluating their social responsibility to the wider communities affected by the outbreak

The poll also asked respondents about the effectiveness of recent government schemes, and found less than a quarter of respondents from Pakistan rating the economic stimulus package as effective. Challenges remain across many other countries.

Sajjeed Aslam concludes: ‘The pandemic has had a profound effect that will resonate well beyond 2020. But it is good to see respondents planning ahead, thinking of the longer term while managing the present, and also thinking of the bigger picture about their responsibilities to the wider community that’s also been impacted by Covid-19.’

Jamie Lyon, the report author and head of business management at ACCA, explains the ACCA’s roadmap to recovery advice detailed in the report: ‘Through our “roadmap to recovery”, we’re recommending that organisations follow the “three As” – Act and respond sustainably to the immediate crisis in the short term; Analyse the different information sources to start to build the path to recovery in the medium term and Anticipate how strategies need to evolve over the longer term.’

ACCA’s roadmap to recovery is available here. This June survey of over 4,500 ACCA members follows the publications of ACCA’s report COVID-19 Global Survey: Inside Business Impacts and Responses in April 2020, and continues to track ACCA sentiment around the world on the impact of COVID-19 and examines how organisations are responding.

A Battery Beast at 5,000 mAh: Meet the new HUAWEI Y6p

This long-lasting power-packed smartphone is up for pre-orders till Monday, 29 June, 2020 on Huawei outlets and Daraz.pk. So grab the HUAWEI Y6p with double-deposit offer where you get to pay PKR 20,999/- only.

Love playing games on your phone all day? Or maybe even watching entire movies on the go? If you are someone who does this, you will definitely be one to carry a power bank or a charger with you at all times. But what if you didn’t have to? What if your phone was a power bank by itself? No, we are not talking about bulky smartphone cases or big heavy duty smartphones. Meet the HUAWEI Y6p, the latest stylish and elegant entry-level smartphone from Huawei that boasts one of the largest smartphone batteries you may have ever seen.

Running out of battery while playing a game, during a phone call or watching a movie is always the worst and plugging into a power bank is just not comfortable on the go. Keeping this in mind, Huawei implemented a massive, super-long lasting 5000 mAh battery into its new HUAWEI Y6p. That’s right, 5000 mAh! That’s enough for up to 16 hours of movies or 20 hours of Internet surfing or even 3 days of normal use! Just imagine what all you can do with this! Complete entire seasons of your favorite show, or watch all the parts of a movie trilogy, finish as many games as you can, all of this on a single charge!

On the other hand, you can also use the HUAWEI Y6p as a power bank to recharge other devices, with the help of an OTG cable to easily recharge other devices on the go, perfect to recharge your wireless earphones, wearables or even a second smartphone! In addition to charging for others, HUAWEI Y6p’s Backup mode allows for quick data backup and transfer at up to 60Mb/s between it and the other Android smartphones.

The HUAWEI Y6p has a lot more to offer on top of its super battery. In fact, it comes with a 13MP Triple Camera on the back that consists of a 13MP main camera with low-light photography capabilities, a 5MP wide angle camera with 120 degree field of view and a 2MP depth camera for rich bokeh effects, ensuring that you can enjoy exploring your photography skills with stunning results every time. Selfie lovers, you are not forgotten! Upfront, the HUAWEI Y6p has an 8MP selfie camera with its own beautification algorithms for that perfect selfie!

On the other hand, if you are someone who uses your smartphone for intensive tasks, be it gaming or even for work, you need a smartphone that is smooth, efficient and powerful. With its 3GB of RAM ensuring everything runs smoothly and 64GB of storage space ready to store all your files and photos, the HUAWEI Y6p delivers on the performance front as well. At its heart, it is powered by the MTK Helio P22 with EMUI 10.1 to support it. Confused? All you need to know is that when you are switching between apps or even playing intensive games, you can rest assured that everything will run smoother than ever.

Are you a music lover? If yes, the HUAWEI Y6p is your perfect choice to enjoy all your favorite tunes. The HUAWEI SuperSound feature in the HUAWEI Y6p brings a synergy between hardware and software greater speaker volume, louder sound, deeper bass and high quality sound effects, ensuring that you don’t miss a single beat or tempo. On the other hand, if you prefer listening to the radio, you can always opt for the HUAWEI Y6p’s FM radio, which does not require earphones to act as an antenna. Just turn it on and listen away. The HUAWEI Y6p also comes with Party Mode, which connects different phones in the same network to play different channels of the same song, for a more immersive and surround sound effect.

Speaking of surround sound, the HUAWEI Y6p comes with a 9.1 channel sky surround sound, which is perfect when you are watching movies for that theater like effect. When you say theater like effect, you need the right display to go with the audio. The ideal solution would be a large screen, with great resolution and minimal bezels. The HUAWEI Y6p comes with a 6.3 inch HUAWEI Dewdrop display with an HD+ resolution of 1600 x 720. This means every single detail will be rich in color and crisp with detail, for that immersive viewing experience.

The HUAWEI Y6p is also quite a good looking phone, thanks to its stylish design with nature inspired colors such as Emerald Green, Phantom Purple and Midnight Black, each unique in its own way.

Huawei’s latest entry-level smartphone shakes up its segment with its massive 5000 mAh battery, making it the perfect phone for heavy users. Be it a gamer, a music lover or a movie lover, the HUAWEI Y6p is one of the best choices for them all, especially due to its battery, audio features and stunning display. If you are someone who often carries a power bank or a charger, this new smartphone is one of the best solutions for you as well.

Grab this smartphone in the pre-order phase till Monday, 29 June, 2020 to reap the benefits of the double-deposit offer by paying PKR 20,999/-.

realme's flagship device realme X3 SuperZoom Launched in Pakistan. Pre Order Today & get Free realme Fitness Band!

The realme X3 SuperZoom is now official. realme Pakistan unveiled the realme X3 SuperZoom on June 25 through a digital event, scheduled at 03:00 pm on Facebook live. The realme X3 SuperZoom is “realme’s Flagship device for 2020” and that the phone has 60x zoom and Starry Mode. The realme X3 SuperZoom has been offered at 79,999 only & this is definitely and uncontested price range for a flagship device like X3 SuperZoom. On pre ordering, live from today you will get Free realme Fitness Band.

The realme X3 SuperZoom gets its name from the 8MP 122mm 5x periscope zoom lens, which through software and with the help of the 64MP main sensor can snap up to 60x hybrid zoom shots. The rest of the rear cameras are an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro. The main camera offers Nightscape 4.0 complete with Pro mode with manually-adjustable settings like ISO, shutter speed, white balance and autofocus, as well as AI Mode, which does everything on its own. The Starry mode feature in this device will get you breathtaking pictures of sky & stars. A treat for Astrophotography lovers There's also a Tripod mode.

On the front the realme X3 SuperZoom packs a dual camera in a pill-shaped punch hole in the display. The main selfie sensor is a 32MP Sony IMX616 and on the side of it there's an 8MP ultrawide angle second shooter. The main sensor offers Nightscape Selfie capture - Night mode for selfies.

The X3 Superzoom has a 6.6-inch 1080p LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. There’s a cutout for a 32-megapixel selfie camera and an 8-megapixel ultrawide. The fingerprint scanner is a side-mounted sensor that realme claims is good for 0.3s unlocks.

The X3 SuperZoom uses a Snapdragon 855+ chipset with 12GB of RAM, vapor chamber cooling and UFS 3.0 storage with Turbo Write, which was the last flagship-class chip Qualcomm made before it started forcing everyone to include 5G modems alongside the 865. There’s a 4,200mAh battery that charges at 30W over USB-C. The speakers and haptics are pretty good, and realme is claiming “three waterproof layers” in the phone’s chassis — there’s no formal IP rating, though.

The realme X3 SuperZoom is powered by the 7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ mobile platform, which integrates an eight-core Kyro CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. It clocks up to 2.96 GHz, providing super powerful performance and letting you run heavy games and applications smoothly. Compared to the Snapdragon 855, there is a 5% uplift to the single CPU core and a 15% boost to GPU rendering performance. It further supports Snapdragon Elite Gaming and Quad HD+ display for a formidable, enhanced gaming experience. The AI processing chip is also three times faster than the previous generation, swiftly and intelligently carrying out core operations.

The realme X3 SuperZoom is on pre-order starting today and will go on its first sale on July 2^nd 2020 . It comes in Glacier Blue and Arctic White in a single 12/256GB configuration, priced at Rs. 79,999/-

Specifications	realme X3 SuperZoom
Dimensions & Weight	163.8 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm 202g
Display	6.57-inch dual-hole-punch FHD+ LCD 1080 x 2400 120Hz refresh rate 20:9 aspect ratio Gorilla Glass 5
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus Adreno 640
RAM & Storage	12GB/256GB
Storage Type	UFS 3.0 + Turbo Write + Host Performance Booster (HPB)
Battery	4,200mAh 30W Dart 3.0 fast charging
Fingerprint Sensor	Side-mounted fingerprint
Rear Cameras	Primary: 64MP Samsung ISOCELL GW1 primary sensor, f/1.8 Secondary: 8MP 119° wide-angle sensor, f/2.3 Tertiary: 8MP 5x periscopic telephoto, f/3.4 Quarternary: 2MP macro camera, f/2.4
Front Cameras	32MP Sony IMX 616, f/2.5 8MP 105° wide-angle sensor, f/2.2
Android Version	realme UI based on Android 10

Digital Pakistan: ACCA hosts mega Virtual Job Fair

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) organised a mega Virtual Careers Fair for the business & finance students and professionals in Pakistan. Featuring country’s over 60 top employers, the online fair offered an opportunity to over 3,500 attendees to connect with leading recruiters, learn from global career experts and build valuable connections.

Despite the limitations of current pandemic, ACCA embarked upon creating opportunities for the country’s youth by bringing another first of a kind experience in Pakistan. ACCA continues to lead the accountancy profession in Pakistan and supports employability of its members by unlocking the power of digital and employing innovative solutions.

Looking for best talent in business, accounting and finance, the online fair was attended by leading employers such as Nestlé Pakistan, KPMG, HBL, Deloitte, Unilever, S&P Global, PTCL, K-Electric, EY, Gadoon Textile Mills, Telenor Group, Master Tiles & Ceramics, PwC, Ufone, and Sitara Labels.

Commenting on the success of the job fair, Hammad Azim, ACCA’s head of marketing, said:

“Keeping in mind the challenges presented by Covid-19, to keep doors open for our students and members to new opportunities, ACCA has doubled down on innovation. Our virtual careers fair is just another example of how organisations can lead through these difficult times by embracing innovative thinking and adapting to digital solutions.”

In his welcome address, ACCA’s head of markets – business development, Assad Hameed Khan, said:

“We work with top organisations in Pakistan, and around the world. And employers trust ACCA and value our future-ready, world-class business and finance talent. For this fair, we’re excited to be joined by top brands offering an exciting mix of jobs. And we’ll continue to undertake similar initiatives to help realise all the career ambitions of our country’s youth.” 

The event received a very positive feedback from all participating employers and attendees who appreciated the overall experience of the event. The presence of major employers and the quality of jobs advertised at the fair reinforced the value of the accountancy profession. Employers also shared their satisfaction regarding the strong pool of highly motivated and qualified individuals that would help them build stronger, future-ready organisations .

The fair remained live from 08 in the morning till 08 in the evening. On average an attendee spent 1 hour and 17 minutes exploring different sections of the fair. In addition to recruiters chatting live with participants, senior career experts also delivered talks and shared valuable advice with current and aspiring professionals.

realme X3 SuperZoom is powered by Snapdragon 855+ with highest Antutu score launching June 25th

realme has been aggressively launching products in the Pakistani market. The realme X3 SuperZoom has already been launched in Europe in May 2020, realme has confirmed that the launch event of realme X3 SuperZoom will be live on their official Facebook page 3 pm 25^th june.  so we have a fair idea of what to expect out of this smartphone. The highlight of this device is the 6.6-inch X3 SuperZoom has a 120Hz IPS screen and runs on a Snapdragon 855+ chipset with 12GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage. It's powered by a 4,200mAh battery.

realme X3 SuperZoom contains a 6.6-inch 120Hz Ultra Smooth Display with 120Hz refresh rate. Capable of producing 120 frames per second, the 120Hz display has a 100% higher refresh rate when compared to a conventional 60Hz display, resulting in a seamless and smooth visual experience with every swipe of the screen. With a 16.6cm big display and a superb screen-to-body ratio, the realme X3 SuperZoom brings you a supreme visual experience.

The display comes with 20:9 ratio, 2400x1080P FHD+ resolution, 90.5% screen-to-body ratio, 480nits peak brightness. The display is also covered by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for better protection.

Snapdragon 855+

The realme X3 SuperZoom is powered by the 7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ mobile platform, which integrates an eight-core Kyro CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. It clocks up to 2.96 GHz, providing super powerful performance and letting you run heavy games and applications smoothly. Compared to the Snapdragon 855, there is a 5% uplift to the single CPU core and a 15% boost to GPU rendering performance. It further supports Snapdragon Elite Gaming and Quad HD+ display for a formidable, enhanced gaming experience. The AI processing chip is also three times faster than the previous generation, swiftly and intelligently carrying out core operations.

Highest Aututu Benchmark (510,000+)

Antutu Benchmark refer to four dimensions, namely CPU, GPU, RAM & ROM, and UX. The realme X3 series maximizes performance in terms of CPU and GPU, and uses UFS 3.0 Boost on ROM to achieve strong performance and advantage compared to competitors. Finally, in the UX aspect, the full scene 120Hz smooth performance and dual-channel jpg decoding technology are used to further improve results, and make realme X3 SuperZoom become the highest score of 855+ mobile phone.

Punch-hole Light Effect: The edge of camera will light up when using facial unlock or front camera.

Eye Protection: Support the screen color temperature adjustment function, by raising the screen color temperature to reduce the screen blue light radiation, to prevent eye strain. It can be set the time automatically to open.

Custom Color Mode: Support screen color mode adjustment, support two color display modes. In Vivid mode, display will be in colour gamut P3, the actual look and feel is more gorgeous, and in Gentle mode, display will be in colour gamut sRGB, and the color display is plainer and truer.

OSIE: Support OSIE super clear visual effect function. Super clear visual effect improves the video display clarity, color intensity, let the overall vision more outstanding. Sharpen each frame to enhance the clarity of the picture; Adjust the contrast of the image to enhance the visual conflict of the image; Adjust the histogram of the image to enhance the dynamic range of the image; Optimize the hue and saturation of every pixel by polynomial fitting to make the whole picture closer to what the human eye sees and more than what the human eye sees.

Two New Entrants of Huawei Y Series HUAWEI Y6p and HUAWEI Y8p Open for Pre-orders

Huawei introduces its latest entrants for pre-order from Monday, 22 June – 29 June, 2020. The HUAWEI Y6p goes for PKR 20,899/- while HUAWEI Y8p is priced at PKR 37,999/-.

Huawei has embarked on a journey to channelize the youth with its latest Y Series offerings. The all new HUAWEI Y6p and HUAWEI Y8p are at the heart of Huawei’s Y Series line-up for 2020 – drawing upon young consumers who love a technological edge in their smartphones. People can pre-order the HUAWEI Y6p and HUAWEI Y8p from Monday, 22 June onwards and avail the double-deposit offer. For HUAWEI Y6p, pre-order starts from paying PKR 800/- which equals PKR 1,600/-, while for HUAWEI Y8p, a deposit of PKR 1,500/- equals PKR 3,000/-.

This amazing line-up of the Y Series brings together the technological prowess of Huawei’s premium devices, and offer them at competitive price points. The HUAWEI Y6p carries an entry-level price tag of PKR 20,899/- while the HUAWEI Y8p goes for PKR 37,999/-. With these smartphones, Huawei is aiming to revolutionize the entry-level segment by bringing in a plethora of remarkable features packed in each device.

The feature-rich HUAWEI Y6p, with a 5,000 mAh battery empowers users for uninterrupted performance to achieve more with intensive use of their smartphones. It is a powerhouse that delivers great abilities for multi-tasking, enriched by a 3GB RAM and 64GB ROM. Its Triple Camera setup, with a 13MP main camera captures vivid images, even in low-light, while a 5MP Ultra Wide lens and a 2MP depth sensor allows for natural bokeh photos. Its 8MP Selfie camera on the front enables more expression of creativity and talents. HUAWEI Y6p features a 6.3-inch HD+ display for an immersive viewing experience, while the data is fully protected by a rear fingerprint sensor. HUAWEI SuperSound generates crisp audio, louder surround-sound and unmatched clarity, with features like FM radio & party mode.

On the other hand, the HUAWEI Y8p has pioneered a 48MP AI Triple Camera and a stunning display for the first time in an affordable entry-level device. Its camera setup on the back consists of 48MP main camera enabling spectacular imaging even in low-light, with a handheld night-mode, along with another 8MP Ultra Wide angle lens and a 2MP depth lens that creates bokeh effects. Its master AI can recognize up to 22 scenes to capture a perfect shot. Its 16MP AI camera on the front also enables striking brilliance in selfies. It delivers outstanding performance and experiences, with a Kirin 710F chipset and EMUI 10.1, along with 6GB RAM and 128GB of ROM. The device is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery for all day performance. It features a 6.3-inch HUAWEI Dewdrop OLED display, with an FHD+ resolution (2400 x 1080). The In-Display Fingerprint sensor, promises total security of data. A 3D Curved Back design is truly inspiring, with availability in magical colors like Breathing Crystal and Midnight Black.

The Y6p and Y8p come with HUAWEI AppGallery pre-installed, to empower the users with access to many global and local apps. It is the third largest app marketplace in the world, taking full advantage of Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) and a variety of cross-platform apps. For more apps, people can use AppFinder and other third-party app stores too.

HUAWEI Y6p comes in three distinct colours – Phantom Purple, Emerald Green and Midnight Black – echoing the diversity of today’s vibrant youth priced at PKR 20,899/-. Meanwhile HUAWEI Y8p comes for PKR 37,999/- in Breathing Crystal and Midnight Black.

Father's Day 2020: You can give these premium realme products to your father to show him your love

Tired of being cliché on every occasion? When will you take the initiative to do something new? To gift your father something other than the usual ties, belts and wallets? This Father’s Day, gift your father something that he will cherish for a long time. Something not too boring that he’s used to getting. It’s time to give him a gift that he can use in his daily life and remember you every time he uses it. Here are the top 4 gifts to give to your father this Father’s Day.

realme Band

Father’s mainstream Sunday plan revolves around TV. Fitness motivation might be necessary for their well-being, Gift your father a latest Smartband which not only motivates to work out, but keeps a check on Heart rate and Step Count. The realme fitness Band priced at Rs 3,999/- features a 0.96-inch (2.4cm) colour TFT LCD panel that has 80x160 pixels resolution. The display features a touch button. It also supports five-level brightness that can be adjusted through the realme Link app. Further, the display panel wakes up with a lift of your wrist using the built-in gravity sensor. Specifically for fitness enthusiasts, the realme Fitness Band comes preloaded with a high-precision PPG optical heart rate sensor that is claimed to measure real-time heart rate of users every five minutes. It also comes with a Sleep Quality Monitor that uses an algorithm to analyse sleep quality and generate a report to help users understand their sleeping patterns. To remind users to move or take a walk after sitting for a long time, there is an Idle Alert feature.

The Fitness Band also comes with a list of nine sport modes that include walking, running, and yoga among others. You can store any three of the given modes on the fitness band. There is also the Cricket Mode to offer detailed statistics while playing a cricket match.

realme Buds Air Neo

As tech has advanced, listening to music has changed. From wired headphones to bluetooth headsets and now we have TWS earbuds. realme Buds Air Neo come in very handy, as no wires are bands are there, only pure sound directly into your ears, that is why they are trending these days. The realme Buds Air Neo priced at Rs 7,999/- is powered by the proprietary R1 chipset that was originally available on the realme Buds Air Neo. The chipset enables a seamless wireless audio experience with the latency rate of 119.2ms when using a super low latency mode. The realme Buds Air Neo come with touch controls. This means that you'll be able to play or pause a track by double tapping on the earbuds or triple tap to skip to the next track. Further, the earbuds have a microphone for noise cancellation.

On the battery part, the realme Buds Air Neo earbuds deliver up to three hours of continuous music playback on a single charge. The charging case offer up to 17 hours of battery life. The case has a Micro-USB port for charging.

Each earbud of the realme Buds Air Neo weighs 4.1 grams, while the charging case weighs at 30.5 grams.

It will be available in two color options of white and Green.so you can gift one to your dad this father’s day and surprise him

realme fitness band & realme buds air neo are available on saamaan.pk for exclusive flash sale week 8 PM – 9 PM 15th – 21st June. The flash sale price of realme fitness band will be Rs 2,999/- rather than Rs 3,999/- & flash sale price for realme buds air neo will be Rs 5,999/- rather than Rs 7,999/-. Don’t forget to avail this limited time flash sale offer exclusively on saamaan.pk.

Leap to the Sky & Hunting Stars made possible by realme featuring Starry Mode

Photography in general is easy – right? You pick up your smart phone or camera, point it in the direction of what interests you, and depress the shutter button. However, there are many levels of photography, and I’m sure many of you are aware of the basics. Talking about a bit more advanced type of photography, photographing the star filled sky, also known as astrophotography.

Leap to the sky  or Hunting the stars sounds like an action which is not for everyone right? But realme is planning to ease this action for its real fans, how if anyone asks?

By the help of all new realme X3 SuperZoom which comes with a starry mode for astrophotography lovers. Now you can capture the sky in night which is not possible with any regular smart phone camera. The light, the detail, the depth & the machine learning process behind this amazing camera feature will give liberty for its capture the details as never before.

 realme X3 SuperZoom packs a quad rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel main camera with f/1.8 aperture. The vertically-stacked rear camera module also houses an 8-megapixel sensor with a periscope lens that offers 5x optical zoom or 60x digital zoom and optical image stabilisation (OIS). There's also an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera with f/2.3 aperture and a 2-megapixel macro camera with f/2.4 aperture. For selfies and video calling, the dual front camera setup includes a 32-megapixel camera with f/2.5 aperture, accompanied by an 8-megapixel camera with f/2.2 aperture. In the X3 SuperZoom’s case, it also looks to benefit from the pioneering R&D work done with periscope cameras.

Last month realme officially introduced the X3 SuperZoom - the brand’s first phone with a periscope camera. It packs the Snapdragon 855+ chipset, along with 12GB DDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB UFS 3.0 storage. Initially, the phone was announced for the European market at €499, and now the X3 SuperZoom is scheduled for Pakistan launch on June 25. The X3 SuperZoom is the company’s latest entry, this time taking on the multi-camera competition head first. What is your guess for the price pf this amazing device in Pakistan?

The HUAWEI Y Series Revolutionizes the Entry-level Segment with the Introduction of a HD Camera and Super Long-lasting Battery

These amazing Y Series smartphones can be pre-ordered from Monday, June 22, 2020 onwards. Huawei’s entry-level Y Series has a reputation for bringing in features from more premium phones, giving it a competitive edge in its segment. Be it camera, battery life, overall performance or even design ethos, each device in the HUAWEI Y Series is designed to make premium features accessible to more users. This is evident in its success in being a popular choice among customers since its inception in 2015. Pioneering the entry-level segment, each device in the HUAWEI Y Series brings a fresh wave of innovation to its users, bringing to them new features and stylish designs with every smartphone. Huawei added two new smartphones to this series, both of them packing powerful features, while also being unique in their own aspects, the HUAWEI Y6p and HUAWEI Y8p. Both of these phones come with a wide range of interesting innovations that not only make them better smartphones, but revolutionizes the entry-level smartphone segment with some never seen before features. First up is the HUAWEI Y6p that takes a different approach to changing things around in the entry-level segment. Aimed at users who do more with their smartphone and demand more battery life, this new smartphone comes with a massive 5000mAh battery that not only lasts long during intensive use, but can also act as a power bank to charge other devices. As with all Huawei products, this new addition also comes with a powerful camera setup in the form of its 13MP Triple Camera setup with a 13MP main camera which excels in low light, a 5MP Ultra-Wide and a 2MP depth sensor for natural bokeh effects. This is complemented by an 8MP Selfie camera upfront as well. Along with its large battery, the HUAWEI Y8p is also a powerhouse, with 3GB of RAM for smooth running of apps, 64GB of storage and an MTK Helio P22 processor for efficient performance. Another one of its standout features is in regard to its audio. Thanks to HUAWEI SuperSound, audio is louder, clearer and sharper than ever before, while additional features like FM radio that doesn’t need earphones to act as antenna, 9.1 channel sky surround sound for immersive audio and party mode, further provide everything an audiophiles needs. In terms of display, the HUAWEI Y6p features the 6.3-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1600x720. The back of the phone comes in beautiful colors of Emerald Green, Phantom Purple and Midnight Black while also housing the rear fingerprint sensor. Next to that is the HUAWEI Y8p, which brings to the segment a 48MP AI Triple Camera, powerful performance and a stunning display. Its camera setup is quite impressive for an entry-level smartphone, in fact it is something that one would usually find on a more premium device. The setup consists of 48MP main camera, 8MP Ultra-Wide angle camera and a 2MP depth camera for bokeh effects. However, what truly shines in this setup is the HUAWEI Y8p’s capability for low light photography with the Handheld Night Mode that uses on board AI and camera sensors for well-lit shots in low light situations. This camera setup also brings to the entry-level segment a master AI that can recognize up to 22 scenes while shooting and intelligently adjusts any settings required for a perfect shot. Selfies are also vastly improved thanks to the 16MP AI Selfie Camera. The HUAWEI Y8p also brings in outstanding performance with 6GB of RAM for smoother running of apps and software, with a massive 128GB of storage. It is powered by a 4000 mAh battery for all day performance, and runs on the Kirin 710F chipset with EMUI 10.1 for smooth and efficient performance. The HUAWEI Y8p also boasts its 6.3-inch HUAWEI Dewdrop OLED display, a first for the series. The display comes with an FHD+ resolution of 2400 x 1080 and even features an In-Display Fingerprint sensor, something not seen before in the series. The HUAWEI Y8p also continues with elegant design ethos with a 3D Curved Back design with nature inspired colorways of Breathing Crystal and Midnight Black. Both the phones come with HUAWEI AppGallery pre-installed, which gives users access to a wide range of global and local apps which can be safely downloaded. The world’s third largest app marketplace, the HUAWEI AppGallery takes full advantage of Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) and features a variety of cross-platform apps for an all-scenario user experience. With these new smartphones, as well as other phones in Huawei’s Y series, the brand has managed to revolutionize the entry-level segment to introduce devices that are not only affordable but also packed with premium features.

realme First Flash Sale on saamaan.pk Sold Out within on First Day!

realme has launched its AIOT products in Pakistan teasing realme fitness band along with realme Buds Air Neo. Flash Sale of these two smart accessories are live on saamaan.pk id live exclusiveys been sold out with 1000 units at first day of it’s flash sale. realme fans are loving the high-performing tech lifestyle products which they desire. Together, AIoT products and smartphones will enable the next growth trajectory for realme in Pakistan.

realme fitness band & realme buds air neo are offered on saamaan.pk  exclusive flash sale daily during 8 PM – 9 PM from 15th – 21st June. The flash sale price of realme fitness band is Rs 2,999/- rather than Rs 3,999/- & flash sale price for realme buds air neo is Rs 5,999/- rather than Rs 7,999/-. One of the popular tech KOL Bilal Munir has been endorsing the flash sale over realme Pakistan official Instagram. Alongwith the flash sale offer realme fans can now get another free product on booking of realme band or Air buds Neo on saamaan.pk they just need to share the screenshot of booking order and tag @realmepakistan on Instagram to get a chance of winning an extra product.

realme band

The realme Band is certainly one of the most affordable fitness bands in the market today, but that doesn’t mean that performance is compromised. With a retail price of just Rs 3,999/- , headlining features include a large 0.96” colour display which has a display range of over 65,000 colors. Designed to be used for advanced health and fitness monitoring, the realme Band has 5-level brightness adjustment via the realme Link app for better visibility outdoors (or indoors), along with a “gravity sensor” to automatically wake up the display.  

The importance of health monitoring is more apparent now than ever, and real-time heart rate monitoring is a key feature of realme’s latest wearable. Whether you’re exercising or simply working from home, the high precision PPG optical heart rate sensor measures your heart rate in real-time every 5 minutes—to a high degree of accuracy, according to realme. Of course, sleep is also a key aspect of life, and the realme band even has an intelligent algorithm to analyse your sleep quality; knowledge is power, after all. 

In any balanced lifestyle, regular exercise is vital. And with 9 sport modes included, you’re pretty much covered with the advanced performance tracking metrics available—even one for games of cricket. Meanwhile, with IP68 water resistance, the fitness band is protected against dirt, dust, sand, and “occasional dips in the water”. 

As a cherry on top, realme has also designed their new wearable with convenience and ease-of-use in mind. For example, charging the realme Band is one of the easiest methods around: plug it directly into a USB port, no cables required. Even on the software side of things, the realme Band supports almost all app notifications, so you’ll never miss a message from work again. 

All of that is supported via the realme Link app, which is available on the Google Play Store and the App Store. 

realme Buds Air Neo

To complement this lifestyle, realme has also announced a value-for-money pair of TWS earbuds: the realme Buds Air Neo at retails price of Rs 7,999/- . This is essentially a “Lite” version of the previously-launched realme Buds Air, albeit one with a larger 13mm DBB sound driver along with dynamic bass boost for the perfect listening experience. Powered by the R1 chip, the Buds Air Neo offers up to 3 hours of music playback on a full charge, and 17 hours in total with the included charging case. 

But the idea of a balanced lifestyle also involves sitting back, relaxing, and giving your mind a rest from the hectic world around us. For many of us, that involves gaming—specifically, mobile gaming. As such, the Super Low Latency mode is essential. As any seasoned gamer will tell you, latency is a key aspect of gaming. For example, high latency results in a delayed response from the gamer, which is very often a make-or-break in-game situation. This is all part of the Gaming Mode, which offers a reduced audio latency of just 119.2ms—perfect for first-person shooter games like COD or PUBG.

Plus, with the help of Google Fast Pair Technology (GFP) and Bluetooth 5.0 technology, the realme Buds Air Neo supports Instant Auto Connection with smartphones. All you need to do is open the realme Buds Air Neo charging case, and compatible phones will automatically detect the earbuds for easy and instant pairing (10m effective range).

And when you’re exercising, the Buds Air Neo are also the ideal companion—in rain or shine. With an IPX4 splash-proof resistance, you should be safe to run in the rain, so you won’t have to pause your music playback no matter what. 

HUAWEI Nova 7i – Outclass Photography that Wins Awards

Huawei handset users can join the HUAWEI NEXT-IMAGE AWARDS 2020 and get a chance to show their work to the entire world

As a singular medium of convenience for the modern human, the smartphone has, since its inception, continued to offer features that entice the user. It is clearly no more a mere tool of communication. Among its unique features, the in-built camera is arguably one of the distinguishing aspects of the smartphone.

As we say this, let us inform our photography enthusiast readers about a beautiful new gadget that was recently launched and became a hot selling hit in its price segment; a device with the power to bring about a mini-revolution in the realm of photography. This new device is the HUAWEI Nova 7i: a phone that puts DSLR-level imagery into the hands of everyone. HUAWEI Nova 7i is a device capable of doing everything a DSLR camera can do and more. With a 48MP Quad AI Camera, it delivers crisp images that capture the depth and emotions of every picture.

But wait! There is another super exciting news from Huawei in the pipeline. It’s the HUAWIE NEXT-IMAGE AWARDS 2020 – a global awards contest celebrating the very best of photography done with Huawei smartphones. Anyone who uses a Huawei smartphone can share their best photos taken with a Huawei device and get a chance to win up to USD 10,000/- and their very own photography beast i.e. the HUAWEI P40 Pro. Entries can be submitted in the Gallery section of HUAWEI Community under the contestant category by Friday, 31 July, 2020. The final evaluation of the contest will be done by the awards committee and announced on the official site of the awards.

Huawei didn’t stop at the mere launch of this sleek new device, Nova 7i. It wanted its users to truly benefit from the Huawei Nova 7i experience by encouraging amateur photographers to try their hands on it in real-life settings. In doing so, Huawei presented an opportunity for what it calls the ‘imagineers’ to showcase their creative skills, engage with a community of tech-savvy youth and gain recognition in the field of photography. The #ShotonHuawei campaign for HUAWEI Nova 7i gave photographers using Huawei smartphones from across the country a shot at exhibiting their photography talent. They included Marvi Soomro, Mavikh Azam, Amjad Nawaz, Areesh Zubair, Asad Amir and Humza Sheikh who took the opportunity to capture visuals of people, places, cultures and cuisines with their Nova 7i device.

Asad Amir

At a time when the entire country was on lockdown, Asad was in the perfect setting. Hailing from the beautiful valley of Hunza, Asad put the camera to test capturing scenic images of Hunza’s picturesque landscape. The 8MP Ultra Wide Angle Lens of the HUAWEI Nova 7i took a stunning photo of the Hunza Valley which gave everyone a welcome respite – straight from Gilgit Baltistan.

Amjad Nawaz

While this year’s Eid was quite somber, Amjad managed to capture the true essence of the day – the Eid prayers. Putting the HDR mode to good use, Amjad merged his master aesthetic and created an image that made everyone feel the spirit of this special occasion.

Areesh Zubair

One of the most interesting lockdown projects was undertaken by Areesh Zubair called Duur Se Portrait that won him rave reviews from local and global media. He travelled to various locations and shot portraits of people in the confines of their houses – while maintaining the lockdown SoPs. One such image was captured with the HUAWEI Nova 7i as well, showing the ecstatic colours of not just the nature, but also the device.

Marvi Soomro

All our HEAs wore creative hats to combat the lockdown and find great opportunities to photograph. Here, Marvi Soomro did a dreamy photoshoot at her house, showcasing the Night Mode feature of HUAWEI Nova 7i. Even in the dim and dull lights, the HUAWEI Nova 7i captured true colours and proper lighting.

Mavikh Azam

Our whizz-kid Mavikh gave his fans a glimpse of the wilderness as he ventured out in Islamabad on a sunny morning. He used the HUAWEI Nova 7i to capture the sunkissed vastness with the Margalla Hills in the background.

Humza Sheikh

Joining the #ShotonHuawei campaign for the first time, Humza Shaikh channeled his inner bibliophile and showed what he was reading with the HUAWEI Nova 7i. The 48MP Quad AI Camera encapsulated the raw sharpness of this image, giving all book lovers a beckoning to delve into their bookshelves.