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  • Apple launch savings account card

    Apple launch savings account card

    CUPERTO, California: Apple launched the savings account card that will facilitate users through saving the daily cash and earning rewards in a high yield savings account from Goldman Sachs.

    The Apple Card users will be able to open the new savings account and have their Daily Cash automatically deposited into it without any fees, no minimum deposits, and no minimum balance requirements. Soon, users can spend, send, and save Daily Cash directly from Wallet.

    To expand Savings even further, users can also deposit additional funds into their Savings account through a linked bank account, or from their Apple Cash balance.

    Apple’s vice president of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet, Jennifer Bailey said, “Savings enables Apple Card users to grow their Daily Cash rewards over time, while also saving for the future.”

    She also added, “Savings delivers even more value to users’ favorite Apple Card benefit — Daily Cash — while offering another easy-to-use tool designed to help users lead healthier financial lives.”

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    Apple Card users will be able to easily set up and manage Savings directly in their Apple Card in Wallet.

    Once users set up their Savings account, all future Daily Cash received will be automatically deposited into it, or they can choose to continue to have it added to an Apple Cash card in Wallet. Users can change their Daily Cash destination at any time.

    Users can also withdraw funds at any time by transferring them to a linked bank account or to their Apple Cash card, with no fees.

    Once set up, Apple Card users can watch their rewards grow in Wallet through an easy-to-use Savings dashboard, which shows their account balance and interest accrued over time.

    Apple Card users get 3 percent Daily Cash on Apple Card purchases made using Apple Pay with Apple and select merchants, including Uber and Uber Eats, Walgreens, Nike, Panera Bread, T-Mobile, ExxonMobil, and Ace Hardware, as well as 2 percent Daily Cash when they use Apple Pay at other merchants, and 1 percent on all other purchases. There is no limit to the amount of Daily Cash users can receive.

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    The new Savings account from Goldman Sachs expands upon the financial health benefits and valuable Daily Cash that Apple Card already offers.

    Built into Wallet on iPhone, Apple Card has transformed the credit card experience by simplifying the application process, eliminating all fees, encouraging users to pay less interest, offering the privacy and security users expect from Apple, and offering Daily Cash on every purchase.

  • Ericsson Pakistan launches graduate program

    Ericsson Pakistan launches graduate program

    KARACHI: Ericsson has announced the launch of its graduate program in Pakistan to offer young talents world-class learning and career development opportunities.

    The Ericsson Pakistan Graduate Program is focused on nurturing Pakistan’s technology leaders of tomorrow. 

    With experts from Ericsson training and supporting young Pakistani talent, the Ericsson Pakistan Graduate Program provides on-the-job, project-based, classroom training, and online learning in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and advanced technologies within the advanced connectivity era and as a contribution to the Digital Pakistan Policy. 

    The graduates are gaining valuable work experience, skills and knowledge that enable graduates to gain professional project-based knowledge, in a fast-changing ICT sector. 

    Aamir Ahsan Khan, President and Country Manager of Ericsson Pakistan says: “Ericsson has been in Pakistan for 60 years and giving back to society is one of our strong pillars. The Ericsson Pakistan Graduate Program enhances the skills and knowledge of the young and bright graduates while empowering them as technology experts.

    “The youth are the catalysts to the realization of the Digital Pakistan Policy and will lead Pakistan’s digital future in different areas like FinTech, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and more. The graduates have great potential, and we are looking forward to their success.” 

    The young, curious, and innovative graduates are working alongside world-class industry expertise at Ericsson and are supporting the development of projects that are changing the world of communication in Pakistan and the region. 

    Graduates interested in the program can visit https://www.ericsson.com/en/careers/student-young-professionals  to know more about future opportunities that Ericsson offers young professionals.

  • Ask Apple launched to facilitate developers

    Ask Apple launched to facilitate developers

    Apple Inc. announced the launch of Ask Apple for developers. The series of interactive Q&As and one-on-one consultation will help in providing the developers to connect directly with Apple experts for insights, support and feedback.

    Ask Apple builds on successful programs like Tech Talks and Meet with App Store Experts, which have offered developers more than 200 live presentations and thousands of office hours over the past year.

    This series will enable developers to ask questions to various Apple team members through Q&As on Slack or in one-on-one office hours.

    Q&As allow developers to connect with Apple evangelists, engineers, and designers to get their questions answered, share their learnings, and engage with other developers around the world.

    Developers participating in Ask Apple can inquire about a variety of topics, such as testing on the latest seeds; implementing new and updated frameworks from Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC); adopting new features like the Dynamic Island; moving to Swift, SwiftUI, and accessibility; and preparing their apps for new OS and hardware releases. Ask Apple is free of charge and registration is open to all members of the Apple Developer Program and the Apple Developer Enterprise Program.

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    Office hours are focused on creating and distributing compelling apps that take advantage of the latest in technology and design.

    Developers can ask for code-level assistance, design guidance, input on implementing technologies and frameworks, advice on resolving issues, or help with App Review Guidelines and distribution tools. Office hours will be hosted in time zones around the world and in multiple languages.

    Jordi Bruin, an iOS developer from Amsterdam, has launched over 20 apps on the App Store and has attended more than 50 Apple developer sessions and labs including Tech Talks and during Apple’s annual WWDC.

    One of his latest apps, Posture Pal, aims to help users improve their posture by leveraging the motion sensors in AirPods. He recounts how his conversations with Apple experts guided him on his app-building and refinement process.

    Ondine Bullot is the CEO of Better Kids and the founder of educational app Wisdom: The World of Emotions, which teaches young children social and emotional skills like managing feelings and resolving conflict through games and augmented reality (AR).

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    Bullot and her team members from around the world have participated in multiple engagement series including Tech Talks, Meet with App Store Experts, and WWDC’s digital lounge discussions.

    Ask Apple will be an ongoing series, with the first round of opportunities coming October 17-21. Current members of the Apple Developer Program and the Apple Developer Enterprise Program can register and find information on the schedule by visiting developer.apple.com/events/ask-apple.

    In addition to the Ask Apple series, hundreds of hours of sessions are available on demand on the Apple Developer website and in the Apple Developer app, enabling developers to hear directly from Apple about the latest technologies and important news all in one place, all year long, whenever and wherever is most convenient.

    Developers can access a robust library of timely, relevant, and practical content from Apple experts and engineers, including news about everything from API and framework changes to Apple’s human interface guidelines, program announcements, and technical articles, as well as a technical and design video library.

    Apple also offers all members of the Apple Developer Program the opportunity to receive one-on-one code-level support with technical support engineers who can help troubleshoot an app’s code or bring solutions to fast-track development.

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  • Xiaomi 12T and 12T Pro released with exciting features

    Xiaomi 12T and 12T Pro released with exciting features

    GERMANY: Xiaomi launched its smartphones 12T Pro and 12T featuring best imaging system. Xiaomi’s both 12T Series provides pro-grade 200MP for high clarity, strong night photography and quick focusing.

    Xiaomi 12T Series is available for sale starting on Oct 13 via Xiaomi official channels. Xiaomi 12T Pro comes in three storage variants, 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, and 12GB+256GB, with a price starting from EUR 749. 

    Xiaomi 12T comes in two storage variants, 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB, with a price starting from EUR 599.

    The press release issued by Xiaomi stated that both Xiaomi 12T Series flagships feature pro-grade cameras that offer users an exceptional smartphone photography experience. Featuring a pro-grade 200MP imaging system backed by ground-breaking hardware and Xiaomi’s own advanced AI algorithms, Xiaomi 12T Pro delivers superb imagery with high clarity, strong night photography, and quick focusing. These together with a variety of other optimizations allow the capturing of fine details even in low-light conditions, or when shooting fast-moving subjects without losing focus.

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    The camera also features in-sensor 2x zoom that can utilize the capabilities of the large 1/1.22″ sensor size to take ideal portraits. With Xiaomi ProCut and Ultra burst, Xiaomi 12T Pro helps you intelligently crop and create professional-looking content. To unlock movie-making creativity, Xiaomi 12T Pro supports 8K video in full resolution.

    Meanwhile, Xiaomi 12T implements a triple camera array: a 108MP pro-grade primary camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, and 2MP macro camera. Powerful low-light capabilities deliver crisp and bright pictures even in challenging situations.

    Xiaomi 12T Pro is equipped with the best Snapdragon processor with leading 4nm TSMC manufacturing process, which significantly enhances the performance of CPU and GPU by 16.7 percent and 11 percent respectively compared to Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1, and reduces power consumption of each by 33 percent and 30 percent. Equipped with a heat dissipation system comprised of a vapor chamber 65 percent larger with 125 percent higher thermal material coverage than Xiaomi 11T Pro, Xiaomi 12T Pro also provides smooth user experience and great power efficiency without worrying about overheating.

    Xiaomi 12T is powered by MediaTek’s leading chipset—MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Ultra which is built on the 5nm TSMC manufacturing process. The chip is fully upgraded with an all-new GPU structure, increasing performance and power efficiency by up to 30 percent compared to its predecessor, as well as clock, cache, and storage speeds, leading to a much faster user experience. Whether it’s capturing incredible photos and videos, watching movies, or scrolling social media, Xiaomi 12T delivers peak performance across all your favorite moments.

    Xiaomi 12T Series offers incredible battery life, even amongst Xiaomi flagships, plus exceptionally fast charging. Both phones have a large 5,000mAh battery and feature 120W HyperCharge. Both can be charged to 100 percent in as quickly as 19 minutes, and ready for up to 13.5 hours of screen-on time. Additionally, with Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge, the devices learn users’ day-to-day charging routines to optimize long-term battery health. Supported by Xiaomi’s long-lasting battery and super charging, users can confidently go anywhere, do anything, and never miss a moment.

    A mega viewing experience is a given with Xiaomi 12T Series’ 6.67″ CrystalRes AMOLED display. With 1220p resolution and over 68 billion colors, both are perfectly designed to balance clarity, colorful details, and power efficiency. The display is also enhanced by smart features such as AdaptiveSync, which dynamically adjusts refresh rate based on content viewed. Meanwhile, for all users who interact with their phones for pro-longed periods. Finally, Adaptive Reading mode reduces the amount of blue light emitted to improve eye comfort.

    Xiaomi 12T Series is accented with iconic premium design element. The curve frosted back ensures reduced fingerprints on the back panel, along with compact in-hand feel. Front and back, top to bottom, this is complete flagship design language offered in 3 stunning colors: Black, Silver, and Blue.

  • Faysal Bank to provide digital financial solutions to freelancers

    Faysal Bank to provide digital financial solutions to freelancers

    Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) will provide Shariah Compliant digital financial solutions and capacity building of freelancers.

    The partnership initiated since the inception of Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA), a non-profit organization founded to empower Pakistani freelancers, covers joint mentorship programs, seminars, webinars, conferences, professional training events and certification courses on financial literacy, alongside facilitating Freelancers and start-ups to reach out to FBL for their needs of digital financial services.

    FBL Head Corporate and Investment Banking, Ali Waqar said: “FBL has been at the forefront of digital Pakistan initiative. In order to support freelancers, we were the first commercial bank in Pakistan to join the Global Network of Payoneer, facilitating freelancers and companies in receiving payments via home remittance channels.

    “Moreover, our recent collation with Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) is also a testament of the ongoing efforts to support endeavors and activities of mutual interest for the facilitation of freelancers.”

    “FBL has launched Burraq Digital Freelancer Account (Islamic), which has opened door to host of banking services, including consumer finance and related payment services. FBL has actively participated in multiple events organized to support the digital technology, youth empowerment and freelancing ecosystem.” Aneeq Malik, Head of Consumer Finance and Payment Services, FBL added.

    Ibrahim Amin, Co-Founder and Chairman, PAFLA commented: “We are honored to have banking partner like FBL, this collaboration is key enabler for the Digital Pakistan initiative, enabling digital financial services for the growing gig economy. Through this collaboration, both the organizations would continue to extend their digital services to the masses and therefore contribute to the country’s most extensive digital initiative.”

    ]FBL’s partnership with PAFLA will drive financial inclusion. The market opportunity is significant since Freelancing has witnessed an incredible upward trajectory in Pakistan. Pakistani freelancers globally ranks 3rd in software development and technology and generate throughput of approx. $1 billion annually through providing freelance services on leading global platforms.

  • Pakistan vows to provide affordable internet, meaningful connectivity

    Pakistan vows to provide affordable internet, meaningful connectivity

    Pakistan is committed to work for affordable internet, universal and meaningful connectivity and close global and regional cooperation, said Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque.

    He was addressing the Ministerial Rountable Conference (ITUPP 2022) in Bucharest, Romania on Sunday.

    The minister said the government of Pakistan through its Universal Service Fund initiative is running diverse telecom infrastructure and services programs that are playing a pivotal role in providing high-speed Internet to unserved, underserved & hardest-to-connect communities.

    The subsidy driven programs are accelerating digital transformation and are empowering marginal communities to ease into digital ecosystem, with special emphasis on gender inclusivity, he added. During last four years we have contracted 79 new projects worth over 266 Million USD to provide coverage to 28 million people, he added.

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    He said the government of Pakistan also intends to provide not only a conducive environment but to drive both the demand and supply sides of the ecosystem, hence creating an image of a globally competitive and prosperous country that provides a high quality of life for all its citizens.

    As part of our digital transformation journey, the government is targeting an ambitious slogan “Smartphone for All”. It is pursuing a multipronged implementation strategy.

    This will range from nascent policy interventions for creating a harmonized regulatory environment to digital awareness and skills development programs for harnessing a culture of indigenous research and innovation, he added.

    Moreover, for augmented, seamless and transparent delivery of government to government/business/citizen services, we are implementing a comprehensive smart government ecosystem, which is helping us to consolidate our resources and efforts for achieving the public service delivery, efficiently and effectively, Syed Amin Ul Haque said.

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    The Federal Minister for IT said the government of Pakistan has a strong vision to empower talented youth of Pakistan by providing opportunities where they can embark on entrepreneurship as a career.

    For this purpose, Government is providing an enabling environment to talented youth by establishing tech-based National Incubation Centers (NIC), he said.

    During last year, Pakistani startup space caught the global attention of renowned investors & VC firms and attracted record highest ever investments with 275 per cent increase, he said.

    About recent floods in Pakistan and climate changes, the Federal Minister for IT said despite being lowest on global carbon emission ranking, Pakistan is one of the largest affectees of climate changes in the world. Recent floods in the country have been devastating and the havoc left behind is out of realm of imagination, he added.

  • Xiaomi launched Redmi A1 Series under $100

    Xiaomi launched Redmi A1 Series under $100

    BEIJING: Xiaomi Corporation on Friday announced Redmi A1 Series with bold design and exciting features. The mobile phone is launched under $100.

    The features of this phone are 6.52’’ HD+ large display at 1600×720 resolution. Both Redmi A1 and Redmi A1+ offer immersive experience when watching videos or gaming. For extended viewing, the devices offer Dark theme and Night Light mode, which help prevent eye strain.  

    Redmi A1 Series is equipped with an 8MP main camera paired with an auxiliary lens to enable portrait shots, and a 5MP front camera. Both rear and front cameras are loaded with versatile modes including portrait, short video and time-lapse, offering users diverse shooting options. The smartphone is also packed with a large 5,000mAh battery and 10W charging, effortlessly lasting through daily use.

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    In terms of performance, Redmi A1 Series are powered by MediaTek Helio A22, which ensures enough performance to run apps, support the high resolution display, and power efficiency. Additionally, it also supports expandable storage up to 1TB, which frees up space on-device for additional data storage.

    While Redmi A1 Series has an impressive hardware price-to-performance ratio, it also has a notable design. Inheriting family design from Redmi Note Series, Redmi A1 Series come in Black, Light Green, and Light Blue, all with a stylish flat-frame design. Accentuated by a clean, minimalistic curved back, its leather-like texture resists fingerprint smudges and marks. In addition, Redmi A1+ comes equipped with advanced and responsive rear fingerprint sensor for quick unlocking.

    Redmi A1 Series will be offered in two models, Redmi A1 and Redmi A1+, with two storage configurations for both smartphones: 2GB+32GB and 3GB+32GB. Available at a recommended retail price of USD 89, pricing may vary between markets. Redmi A1 Series sales starts today through Xiaomi official sales channels.

  • Google Career Certificates to bring digital revolution in Pakistan

    Google Career Certificates to bring digital revolution in Pakistan

    ISLAMABAD: The President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi has said that the launch of Google Career Certificates to bring digital revolution in Pakistan, according to a statement issued on Thursday.

    Pakistan is in dire need to capacitate the youth to enable them to contribute in the development of country, especially those who cannot afford to attend the universities, the president said during his video keynote address in the launching ceremony of Google Career Certificates in Pakistan, being carried out jointly by Google, Institute of Rural Management (IRM) and Ignite.

    Dr. Arif Alvi further said: “I am very pleased that google, IRM and Ignite are launching google career certificates in Pakistan. This program has ensured the women participation throughout the program. These courses will play an important part in creating a shift towards digitization and introduction of digital technology.”

    He expressed hope that initiation of such projects will bring about the required digital revolution in Pakistan.

    Dr. Arif Alvi stressed the youth to take benefit of these courses and enroll themselves in digital programs to increase their earnings as they are completely online and free.

    During the ceremony, speakers from Google, Ministry of IT, Industry and Academia addressed the participants on the importance of the Google career certificates in Pakistan.

    Dr. Roomi S. Hayat said that “he hopes that with the help of such programs, soon we would be a thriving country in the digital world.” CEO Ignite said, “Ignite has always contributed to the digital economy of Pakistan and through this certificates Ignite intends to further strengthen the digital economy.”

    Participants were also given a detailed orientation session on how to enroll and join the Google Career Certificate program.

  • PTA warns internet users of death punishment for blasphemy

    PTA warns internet users of death punishment for blasphemy

    The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued a stern warning on Sunday, cautioning internet users of severe penalties, including death, for blasphemy.

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  • Techaccess Pakistan hosts session on in power sector cybersecurity

    Techaccess Pakistan hosts session on in power sector cybersecurity

    ISLAMABAD: Techaccess Pakistan has hosted a session on “Cybersecurity Challenge in Critical Infrastructure (Power Sector)” in Islamabad aim of soliciting awareness amongst national public and private sector’s energy power entities against the global risks of cyber-attacks.

    The session was organized by Techaccess Pakistan and a large number of power sector’s professionals, trade and business representatives, NEPRA’s members of the authority and professionals attended the event.

    Chairman NEPRA, Tauseef H. Farooqi in his welcoming address highlighted the importance of the session. He remarked that cyberspace is the new 21st century warzone.

    Most of the cyber-attack in 2021 and 2022 were focused on energy sector. Cybersecurity is more challenging within power sector due to dispersed geo locations of generation plants and interdependence between OT and IT infrastructure.

    Cybersecurity incidents are now “Eco-System” challenges because it is not just one electricity supply chain actor that is targeted but the weakest link in somewhere in country’s power system. We need comprehensive cybersecurity governance model to deal with this Ecosystem challenge and promote security and resilience-by design culture.

    CTO Tariq Malik emphasized that the recent cyber-attacks by means of “viruses” or other known methods against primary energy operators and in general OT (SCADA) Systems, are once again reminding us that we are now facing a very expensive “digital pandemic” which has become an “endemic” in threat handling.

    In fact, many events of cyber incidents are continuously emerging at global level on several OT Systems on different industrial technological plants with a fluctuation of increases and temporary apparent decreases in the number of cases identified (not always able to detect or report).

    Unlikely, Industries have to learn to live with it, putting in place and continuously updating the necessary treatments to thwart and “mitigate their effects” according to “protocols” suggested by Cyber Security Authorities and Industrial entities, specialists in the Cyber Domain, daily involved to categories insurgences’ cyber incidents and their effects.

    In the session the trainer also talked about the cyclical practice of identifying, classifying, prioritizing, remediating and mitigating software vulnerabilities that provides the idea of vulnerability management.

    Among the indications that emerge from various parts as a common factor, it will undoubtedly be decisive that of investing with determination in the creation of a progressive national autonomy in the development of advanced products and technologies to be promptly integrated into the public cyber security ecosystem or private cyber security ecosystem.

    Mehmood Jabbar CEO of Techaccess Pakistan jointly with its industrial partner RTA has exactly approached this mission to have a national under controlled cyber security solution which is able to manage in a secure way its H24 support national Corporates and Governmental Authorities by the adaptation of RTA and iSOC to the operational requirements and IT / OT infrastructures for its most sensitive Customers.

    Saad Mudassir Chief Company Engineer from Associated Press of Pakistan said, “The event was so informative and well managed. The practical training is something above, considering generic workshops.”