Mobilink Becomes First Telco to expand 3G Network to 100 cities

Mobilink has become the first Telco to expand its 3G network to 100 cities of Pakistan. The milestone has been achieved in less than a year after the commercial launch of 3G services by Mobilink which is in line with its commitment to focus on the growth of high-speed internet services in Pakistan. As part of its strategy, Mobilink has ensured state-of-the-art 3G service in each city before committing to the next which has provided users with a unique experience and maximum value for money.

Expanding its 3G network across Pakistan in such short span of time is part of Mobilink strategy to bridge the digital divide between the cities of Pakistan. During the course of these months, Mobilink has expanded its network across the country providing comprehensive coverage in both metros and smaller cities across the four provinces. In order to encourage the use of 3G and to increase awareness, Mobilink offers its customers free 3G for a limited period of time which has been appreciated by people from all walks of life.

 Amir Ibrahim, CCO & Deputy CEO Mobilink said:

"Mobilink is playing a leading role in expanding the 3G broadband infrastructure in Pakistan. Being the first operator to launch 3G in 100 cities proves Mobilink's commitment in bridging the digital divide and reaffirms our commitment towards a technologically advanced Pakistan. 3G broadband facilitates access to knowledge and is a key factor that positively impacts the social-economic canvas in the country. We remain committed to provide the benefits of high-speed internet to every Pakistani, in any nook and corner of the country." 

To support its 3G services, Mobilink has in place a robust fiber optic infrastructure that expands to over 6000 kilometers coupled with the latest technology, state-of-the-art equipment and a well versed team of professionals. Its 3G network connects millions of people who use their smartphones for education, businesses, communication, entertainment, e-learning and most importantly enjoy ready access to internet on the go for easy access to knowledge.

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Shahid Afridi rare interview by Anwar Maqsood in 1998

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Google’s Snapseed Gets First Major Update in 2 Years

Snapseed is one of the most intuitive and best designed apps for image editing on smartphones. So much so that it was bought by Google and many of its features became part of the Photos app on the search giant's social network.

After a space of 2 years, Snapseed is back, with bigger and better updates that make it a must have on your smartphones and tablets.

Lens blur, tonal contrast, spot healing and intelligent perspective transform are some of the new features it's sporting. This makes Snapseed one step closer to becoming the professional grade photo editor on mobile. After all, the app delivers more precise control over edits and non-destructive editing features that keep your original images safe.

The new Stacks feature now let's you revisit your Snapseed-edited photos and roll back any changes that you made over the history. Great for do-overs and re-edits. And if you want another different image to get the same edits you made for a different file, you can now do so. Think of it as streamlining your workflow e.g. cropping images to a certain resolution, applying 2-3 effects on every image, etc.

For image manipulators, the selective image editing filters and features provide the fine-grained control that professional image editing suites like Photoshop give them.

Snapseed has all features completely free, making it great for the casual users who dont want in-app purchases to bother them. And with this latest update, Snapseed 2.0 is giving competitors a run for their money. Google is actively supporting the development on Snapseed, keeping it relevant in a market with apps like Aviary, VSCO Cam, Pixlr Express and more.

Grab Snapseed 2.0 now for iOS and Android. You can make your images awesome and the new features are sure to give you interesting ways to bring your snaps to life.

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Subor S3 is the World’s First Bezel-Less Smartphone

It wasn't a big name but an emerging phone manufacturer from China named Subor who have realized a concept design phone by coming up with a bezel-less device. The phone is named the Subor S3.

The idea definitely sounds intriguing but a phone without any side bezel is sure to be accident prone. Tests and experience has shown that bezels are the shields for phone screens. Traditional flat displays are rigid unlike flexible displays so it's yet to be seen whether Subor has come up with a way to strengthen the phone's screen.

In terms of specifications, the phone is not a top-end phone but a rather decent mid-range device. Physically, the device comes with a three capacitive keys and the renders do show a very small, almost non-existent side bezel.

On the hardware side, the phone is powered by a MTK6732 quad-core SOC with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of on-board storage expandable by 64GB via micro SD card. The display is a 5-inch 720p model. The screen is not a 1080p one but that might prove to be useful as the device is very slim and comes with a 1700 mAh battery. The phone comes with a duo of cameras including an 8MP rear camera with a f/2.0 aperture.

Subor S3 Specifications:

• CPU: Quad-core 1.3 Ghz Cortex-A53
• GPU: Mali T760
• Chipset: 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
• OS: Android 4.4 Kitkat
• Supported Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE
• Design: Bezel-less design
• Display: 5" with 720p resolution
  • Scratch-resistant glass
• Memory:
  • RAM: 1 GB RAM
  • Internal: 8GB
  • Card slot: expandable by 64 GB via microSD
• Camera:
  • Primary: 8 mp with 1080p video, HDR and Flash
  • Secondary: 5 mp
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.1, GPS with GLONASS, LTE
• Battery: 1,700 mAh
• Price: 220 US Dollars

The phone comes in black and white varieties and costs $225 and is already up for sale. Whether the phone is a hit or not but Subor has definitely earned itself a name in the market as an innovative manufacturer.

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