Gartner has released stats for smartphone and mobile phones sales for first quarter 2013, according to which Android smartphones grabbed 75 percent share from total smartphone sales, while Samsung sold 30 percent of these smartphones in first three months of current year. Out of total 210 million smartphones sold in first quarter, 156 million devices were running on Android platform. Smartphones sales grew by 50 [...]

BBM, Blackberry’s signature instant messaging service, will be available for Android and IOS users later this year. With this all Android, iOS and Blackberry devices will be able to cross-communicate using BB10’s feature rich BBM services. There are over 60 million active BBM users using blackberry devices, who will now be able to connect with their cross-platform friends from Android and iOS. With this announcement, [...]

Sony yesterday announced the the scaled down version (in terms of size) of its Xperia Z smartphone, the Xperia ZR. Sony Xperia ZR sports a quad-core 1.5 GHz processor to seamlessly support all your mobile computing needs. The main highlight is its water resistant capability – inherited from Xperia Z – and in fact Sony is advertising that phone is capable of shooting underwater videos [...]

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited has launched a revamped entertainment portal for customers. Anyone can watch the entire range of Pakistani drams, blockbusters from Bollywood and Lollywood, TV Shows, Stage Dramas and much more. Offering includes a specific section for kids. Other items in its entertainment package include updates of important events in Pakistan, fashion news, horoscope, sports, books, culinary and general news. Users of any [...]

Nokia has announced its Asha 501 smartphone to debut the Asha Platform, claimed by Nokia to offer innovative user interface, a faster and seamless mobile operating system for low-to-mid level smartphones. Asha 501 comes with solid build and colours at an affordable price. It supports single SIM or easy-swap Dual SIM features. Design Nokia says that its Asha 501 offers high-end design and build-quality accessible [...]

Viber, primarily a multi-platform app that allows voice and text chat between phone users, has now released its desktop version of app for Windows and Mac. This landmark announcement was made yesterday after which Viber is now officially in line to take on Skype that has around or over 600 million users. Viber said that it has over 200 million users from various platforms, and [...]

HTC, in collaboration with Mobilink, has launched the android smart phone “Butterfly”. Butterfly will be distributed to market by Brigthex. Consumers will be able to enjoy various add-ons provided by Mobilink, including a 30 days exclusive bundle, 1 GB internet, as well as a pouch and protector. ‘Butterfly’ is the latest of the HTC series which strives to transform the way one hears, sees and [...]

Ufone today started accepting pre-orders for Samsung Galaxy S4 in Pakistan. Ufone had announced earlier this week to co-launch Samsung Galaxy S4 in Pakistan, after which it is now accepting pre-orders for Samsung’s next flagship device. Ufone customers can pre-order Galaxy S4 on Ufone’s website here or at selected customer service centres. It is anticipated that Samsung Galaxy S4 will be available in Pakistan from [...]

Nokia today unveiled the latest device in its Asha family, designed to offer consumers more social experiences at an affordable price. The Nokia Asha 210, available in Single-or Easy Swap Dual-SIM variants, features a Nokia design and smart imaging that sets it apart from the crowd. It supports Wi-Fi to help people enjoy more of the Internet for less and is the world’s first phone [...]

After introducing an Evo Tab back in 2011, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited has now again unveiled its Evo Tab, which comes with enhanced features and better price. This new upgraded EVO tab is loaded with a 1.2GHz Dual Core Snapdragon processor and an Android 4.0 Ice cream Sandwich interface. Star of the tablet is its in-built EVO wireless broadband technology that seamlessly enables the tab [...]

Nokia has announced the availability of two new additions to its Lumia series, augmenting its range of Windows Phone 8 devices in Pakistan across price points to attract younger and hyper social audience. Nokia Lumia 720 offers a powerful camera as well as an integrated entertainment and social experience of WP8. Nokia Lumia 520 is a highly immersive and affordable smartphone that provides rich selection [...]

Gmail turned nine this month, which was initially thought to be a perfect April fool from Google. It looked so unreal to users that they were offered 1GB of email inbox – when competition services were offering just a few MBs of inbox space. Supernatural Gmail – by all standards in 2004 – got only better in previous nine years. Google has prepared following infographic [...]

Facebook today showed off its new OS overlay for Android phones, which it is calling Facebook Home. Facebook Home – that company says is not an OS but is more than just a app – will replace conventional Facebook app on Android phones. With Facebook Home, users will be able to experience better Facebook with full-screen photos, status updates, and notifications. Facebook Home, once loaded [...]

Smart Video, a new multimedia UX feature from LG will be unveiled for the first time in the Optimus G Pro. Smart Video takes viewing videos on mobile devices to a whole new level of convenience with eye recognition that eliminates the need to manually control playback during the viewing experience. Through the implementation of advanced eye recognition technology, Smart Video recognizes the position of [...]

Samsung unveiled numerous innovative products at the Samsung Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Forum 2013. Among these, the revolutionary UHD TV has completely redefined the concept of home-entertainment. Samsung has introduced its first 85-inch Ultra High Definition Television (UHD TV) – the 85S9, which presents a Timeless Gallery design, and sets a new standard for Television craftsmanship. The UHD TV appears to float within [...]