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Bing shows off animated homepage and HTML5 browsing
0522 days
by Usman Ali Qureshi
in Informative
Amongst all of the excitement with the launch of Internet Explorer 9 today, the Bing team made another presentation with the introduction of Bing in HTML5.
The updated search engine will answer back at Google’s instant search results with their very own kind of search improvements, including taking the power of HTML5 and introducing it into their home page.
The new improvements will allow for an animated home page using the Canvas HTML5 tag. Bing demonstrated an animated beach home page, where the water crashes onto the beach, all without the use of additional plug-ins or video.
We also showed off a preview video of the new Bing home page last week, with smooth transitions from the search page, to your actual results, all without reloading the page.
Microsoft teaming up with the Gorillaz to launch Internet Explorer 9
0527 days
by Usman Ali Qureshi
in Informative
Microsoft is teaming up with the virtual animated band, Gorillaz, for the launch of Internet Explorer 9 beta.
In an invite sent to the media, Microsoft hinted at the collaboration with the Gorillaz. “Join us for the unveiling and celebration of Internet Explorer 9 beta where one of the world’s most innovative animated bands will be showcasing Internet Explorer 9.” The background image used for the invite is identical to the Gorillaz’s latest album cover, Plastic Beach. The event is due to be held in London next Wednesday at the same time Microsoft holds a press meeting in San Francisco to unveil Internet Explorer 9 beta to the world.
It’s not yet clear whether the Gorillaz will be performing live at the event or if they have prepared a specially crafted cartoon for Microsoft. The band have struggled to hold live performances in the past. According to band member Murdoc Niccals, the group have gone through a number of different incarnations on the live stage. “At one point we appeared as holograms, but that didn’t really work,” he told The Irish Examiner last month.
Hotmail Exchange ActiveSync for push mail due next Monday
5545 days
by Usman Ali Qureshi
in Informative
Microsoft is planning to enable Hotmail push email support for a wide range of phones including the iPhone, Windows Phone devices and Android next Monday.
Microsoft is introducing the support using Exchange ActiveSync, available on nearly 300 million phones. With push email you can sychronize email between your phone and the web, and also synchronize calendar and contacts. Microsoft originally revealed its plans back in April this year. The service will only work on mobile phones and not on desktop email clients.
Microsoft revealed the launch date for the service to CNET News.com in an interview earlier this week. Microsoft’s Dharmesh Mehta told CNET that Exchange ActiveSync, which will let Hotmail users get push e-mail on cell phones and other devices, will become available on Monday August 30.
Worms Reloaded Crashes,Errors,No Sound Fix,and Lag Fix
10545 days
by Usman Ali Qureshi
in Gaming
Worms Reloaded is a classic 2D turn based strategy game developed by Worms Reloaded PCTeam17. Released recently on Windows via Steam and has singleplayer and multiplayer modes to keep you interested in the game for long time. The game has been released at fairly low price 20$ which made it a very attractive choice for series followers. But, the game is broken and has faced several issues since its release. An official patch is in the works as we speak, but till then you can refer to the troubleshooting guide below to resolve these issues.
3G Spectrums to be Auctioned Shortly: PTA Chief
0568 days
by Usman Ali Qureshi
in Telecom
The 3G (Third Generation) spectrums have been decided to be auctioned in the next three to four months and subsequently its policy framework would be finalized by the ministry, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Dr Muhammad Yaseen said.
Talking in the seminar “Demand for 3G and beyond” on Monday, he brushed aside an impression that cellular operators are not willing to enter 3G technology and said there are certain operators supporting the regulator to introduce advancement in the market.
He said cellular operators have expressed apprehensions on the launch of 3G technology, which we are trying to clarify regarding the concerns of revenues and demands in the local market.
PTA chief citing India as an example of 3G market with limited users and revenues added that “We have explained operators the regional markets’ trends and significance of generating revenues in limited demanding market.”
Zong Becomes the Fastest Growing Network in the Country
0581 days
by Usman Ali Qureshi
in Telecom
Zong has become the fastest growing network of Pakistan as it has recorded 500 percent growth in terms of number of cell sites during the last three years. The Company now has 5,612 cell sites out of which a massive 4,500 have been set up since 2007.
In April 2008, Zong joined the Telecom industry in Pakistan as the smallest operator. It took ZONG two years and the fastest rollout in the history of the industry to setup a network which its competitors had taken more than a decade to set up. ZONG now covers 10,000 cities, towns and villages across Pakistan.
“It has been more than 2 years since the launch of ZONG during which we have made monumental progress,” said Salman Wassay, Head of Marketing, ZONG. “In all areas of our operations, we have upped the ante and set new benchmarks for the industry,” added Wassay.
ZONG’s reach now stretches from the mountain tops of Ishkoman in Gilgit-Baltistan to the rocky plains of Buleda in Balochistan to the midst of mega cities. It has chosen to work with some of the top companies like Ericsson, Huawei, Alcatel Lucent and ZTE to provide top-of-the-line infrastructure for its services.
ZONG has so far invested US $1.66 billion in Pakistan and has plans to further invest $300 million in 2010 which is the largest investment by any telecom operator in the current year. The Company continues to invest heavily in the construction of GSM networks, support systems and transmission facilities, and for the development of new technologies and new businesses. China Mobile – the parent company of ZONG – pursues continuous innovation in the provision of services, business, technology and management and has sustained a leadership position in the telecom industry.
Prepay Nation Launches Intl Topup For Ufone
0584 days
by Usman Ali Qureshi
in Telecom
Prepay Nation and Ufone announced a global partnership encompassing the sales of Ufone airtime on Prepay Nation’s platform.
This service will benefit the Pakistanis residing abroad and their families in Pakistan by enabling them to make the pre-payments for their Ufone mobile bills from international retail locations. This service not only assists the significant Pakistani Diaspora but will also benefit international organizations who have employees working overseas in Pakistan.
“This is a considerable opportunity for our distribution partners with points of sale in key Pakistani Diaspora communities to generate additional revenues while helping patrons stay connected with their friends and family back home” said Jessica Bishop, Vice President of Prepay Nation. “We are delighted to supplement Ufone’s retail foot print across international boundaries,” said Bishop.
InstantPay: PayPal Alternative for Pakistan & MEA
1584 days
by Usman Ali Qureshi
in Informative
InstantPay, a product of TheBC.com is said to be a PayPal alternative for Pakistan, Middle East, Africa and rest of the world where ecommerce infrastructure is yet to kick high gears.
When we say InstantPay would be PayPal alternative then it gonna have following features:
- You will have an online virtual account
- Deposit money into your online account,
- Redeem money through ATM cards
- Buy/Sell products/services online
- Transfer money online
- Interbank money transfer
- And of course more!
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Exclusive: Pictures of 9.3 MB PTCL EVO Device
4584 days
by Usman Ali Qureshi
in Telecom
We recently uncovered that PTCL is planning to launch 9.3 MB wireless broadband with its brand EVO, very soon.
Here we got hold of pictures of said Rev-B devices that support up to 9.3 Mbps speeds. It looks pretty similar in size and packing box to already offered devices that support 3.1 Mbps.
Sources in company who have self tested this device said it gave them whooping 2.5 Mb on download and 1Mb on upload.
Launch date is still untold – no words on pricing plans as well. but sure we will keep you posted as soon as we get any clue.
We had to blur the pictures to secure our source.
