Jazz has earned the top place in overall coverage in Opensignal’s new Coverage Experience Report. Opensignal is an independent analytics company specializing in quantifying global mobile network experiences.
Opensignal’s new Coverage Experience metric measures the geographic coverage of populated areas on a 10-point scale to represent the experience users receive as they travel around areas where they would reasonably expect to find coverage.
Jazz, with the top score of 6.1, tops the Opensignal report list of the best overall coverage experience in Pakistan, followed by Zong, Telenor, and Ufone with scores of 5.5, 4.8, and 3.1 respectively.
Jazz has the largest market share in Pakistan serving over 73m customers followed by Telenor, Zong, and Ufone with 48m, 46m, and 26m subscribers respectively. Jazz also serves the most 4G users (47m) followed by Zong (39m), Telenor (25m), and Ufone (14m).
Typically, surveys use geography and population bases approaches to gauge mobile coverage experience, which, according to Opensignal, have their shortcomings.
As a solution, Opensignal says that its Coverage Experience measures (not estimates) the geographic coverage of populated areas and therefore more accurately reflects the coverage expectations and experience of typical users.
The year 2023 is shaping up to be an exciting one for smartphone enthusiasts. With new technologies, features and designs, there is something for everyone in the market. Here are some of the best smartphones of 2023 that you should look out for.
Samsung Galaxy S25: The flagship phone from Samsung is expected to have a stunning 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a powerful Snapdragon 895 processor, a quad-camera setup with a 108MP main sensor and a 10x optical zoom, a 5000mAh battery with fast and wireless charging, and an under-display fingerprint scanner. The Galaxy S25 will also support the S Pen stylus, making it a great device for productivity and creativity.
Apple iPhone 15: The iPhone 15 will be the first iPhone to feature a notchless design, thanks to an under-display Face ID system. The phone will also have a 6.7-inch OLED display with ProMotion technology, an A16 Bionic chip with improved performance and efficiency, a triple-camera system with a LiDAR scanner and improved low-light capabilities, a MagSafe charging system, and iOS 16 with new features and enhancements.
OnePlus 10: The OnePlus 10 will be the flagship killer of 2023, offering premium specs at an affordable price. The phone will have a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 895 processor, a quad-camera system with a 64MP main sensor and a periscope zoom lens, a 4500mAh battery with Warp Charge 65T and wireless charging, and an alert slider for easy switching between sound modes. The OnePlus 10 will also run on OxygenOS 13, based on Android 13, with a smooth and customizable user interface.
Google Pixel 7: The Google Pixel 7 will be the best phone for pure Android lovers, as it will offer the latest software updates and features from Google. The phone will have a 6.4-inch OLED display with a variable refresh rate, a Tensor chip designed by Google for better AI and machine learning capabilities, a dual-camera system with a 50MP main sensor and an ultra-wide lens, a 4000mAh battery with fast and wireless charging, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The Pixel 7 will also have exclusive features like Google Assistant, Call Screen, Night Sight, and more.
Huawei P60: The Huawei P60 will be the best phone for photography enthusiasts, as it will have an impressive camera system co-engineered with Leica. The phone will have a 6.6-inch OLED display with a curved edge design, a Kirin 1000 processor with integrated 5G support, a penta-camera system with a 200MP main sensor and a 20x hybrid zoom, a 4500mAh battery with SuperCharge and wireless charging, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The Huawei P60 will also run on HarmonyOS 3.0, Huawei’s own operating system that offers seamless connectivity across devices.
Designed for a Premium Experience Today and Beyond
Galaxy S23 Ultra’s most advanced camera, next-level gaming performance, and more eco-conscious design come together in Samsung’s most innovative Galaxy S series yet.
SEPAK, Pakistan – February 1, 2023 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy and Galaxy S23, marking a new era of Samsung Galaxy’s ultimate premium phone experience. Samsung Galaxy’s epic camera gives users more freedom to explore their creativity, like capturing truly cinematic Nightography videos with transformative AI. The Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy unleashes premium experiences, including groundbreaking AI, future-ready mobile gaming feature and powerfully sustained game play with the world’s fastest mobile graphics.[i] On the Galaxy S23 Ultra, an embedded S Pen[ii] that many long-time Samsung Galaxy users know, and love offers more possibilities for productivity, notetaking, hobbies and more. All the Galaxy S23 series’ new standard-setting innovations are housed within a striking design that advances the company’s sustainability commitment with more components made using recycled materials than any other Samsung Galaxy smartphone.[iii]
“The value of impactful technology is measured, not just by what it enables for people today, but also how it contributes to a better future,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile experience Business at Samsung Electronics. “The entire Galaxy S23 series is the new standard-bearer of trustworthy premium smartphone experiences. We’re on a mission to redefine peak performance by bringing together powerful, lasting innovations and sustainability”
A Samsung Galaxy Camera with More Megapixels and Extensive Creative Controls, From Day to Night
Galaxy S23 Ultra makes it easier for any level of photographer to capture phenomenal content. It offers Samsung Galaxy’s most advanced camera system, tailored for nearly any lighting conditions, and engineered to render incredible detail. Improved Nightography capabilities transform how the Galaxy S series optimizes photos and videos in a wide range of ambient conditions. Filming a favorite song at a concert, snapping a selfie at the aquarium, or grabbing a group shot of friends at dinner — users can get sharper images and videos.[iv] Visual noise that usually ruins low-light images is corrected by a new AI-powered image signal processing (ISP) algorithm that enhances object details and color tone.
In a Samsung Galaxy first, Galaxy S23 Ultra boasts a new 200MP Adaptive Pixel sensor that captures epic moments with incredible precision. It uses pixel binning to support multiple levels of high-resolution processing at once.[v] And because selfie cameras are more important than ever to how we communicate today, the Galaxy S23 series introduces fast autofocus and our first Super HDR selfie camera, jumping from 30fps to 60fps, for noticeably better front-facing images and videos.
For users who want the ultimate creative control and customization, the Galaxy S23 series offers a suite of tools that differentiate any photography experience. The Expert RAW app,[vi] available exclusively on Samsung Galaxy, enables DSLR-style image shooting and editing in RAW and JPEG — no bulky camera equipment is required. Users can experiment with Multiple exposures photo art or capture a clear view of the Milky Way with Astro photo settings, and now, after being downloaded on Galaxy S23, Expert RAW features can be accessed within Samsung’s native Camera app. Meanwhile, the new zoom capabilities on Galaxy Watch5 series’ Camera Controller app[vii] empower users to capture a perfectly framed shot right from their wrist.
Additional camera advancements include:
Low-light or in situations that would normally create a blur, videos are stable with doubled optical image stabilizer (OIS) angles in all directions on Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Recording videos feel more cinematic with enhanced 8K video[viii] at 30 frames per second with a wider angle.
Advanced, object-based AI analyzes each detail in the frame, even down to minute facial features, such as hair and eyes, to carefully reflect a person’s dynamic characteristics.
For an even more enhanced video experience, the new 360 Audio Recording feature[ix] on Galaxy Buds2 Pro creates multi-dimensional sound.
On Galaxy S23, the iconic Samsung Galaxy camera also gets an upgraded look. The contour housing has been removed, marking a new era of essential Galaxy design that makes the entire series stand out.
Premium Performance Makes Way for the Future of Mobile Gaming
For creators and gamers alike, the desire to push limits and constantly reimagine what’s possible requires technology that outpaces expectations. Together, Samsung and Qualcomm optimized the Samsung Galaxy experience with the brand-new Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, the most powerful and efficient platform ever in a Samsung Galaxy smartphone and the fastest[x] Snapdragon available today. Meanwhile, on the Galaxy S23 Ultra, a 5000mAh battery[xi] powers a larger camera than Galaxy S22 Ultra without increasing the device’s size.
A newly designed CPU micro architecture boosts the processing abilities of the Galaxy S23 series by about 30 percent compared to the Galaxy S22 series.[xii] Capturing stunning photos in low light requires trillions of calculations per second, so Samsung Galaxy’s highly efficient NPU architecture has been optimized by 49 percent to balance performance and power while using an AI algorithm to help users take epic photos and videos. One of the most significant improvements to the Galaxy S23 series is the optimized GPU, which is approximately 41 percent faster compared to Galaxy 22 series and designed especially for power users.
In anticipation of the future of ultimate digital realism, Galaxy S23 Ultra comes ready to support real-time ray tracing as it comes to the mobile gaming mainstream. Users will be able to see noticeably more lifelike renderings of scenes, thanks to technology that simulates and tracks every ray of light. Plus, Samsung Galaxy’s vapor chamber, now bigger[xiii] and on every Galaxy S23 series model, keeps your gaming marathon going.
All this power underpins Galaxy S23 Ultra’s expansive 6.8-inch[xiv] edge display with a reduced curvature to create a larger and flatter surface area[xv] for the best visual experience on a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Samsung Galaxy’s unique Enhanced comfort feature allows users to adjust color tones and contrast levels, lessening eye strain from screen time at night. Vision booster now adjusts at three levels of lighting instead of two to combat brightness and glare in daylight.
Designed with the Planet in Mind
The Galaxy S23 series raises the bar for premium technology that can enrich people’s lives and help contribute to a healthier planet. Since the Galaxy S22 series, Samsung Galaxy increases its use of recycled materials from six internal components in Galaxy S22 Ultra to 12 internal and external components in Galaxy S23 Ultra. Galaxy S23 series also has a wider variety of recycled materials than any other Galaxy smartphone, including pre-consumer recycled aluminum and glass and post-consumer recycled plastics sourced from discarded fishing nets, PET bottles and water barrels.
The new S series is the first to feature Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2, offering durability for long-term use and consisting of an average of 22 percent pre-consumer recycled content[xvi]. Plus, every Galaxy S23 smartphone comes in a redesigned packaging box which applied paper made with 100 percent recycled paper.
With the Galaxy S23 series, Samsung Galaxy is doing more to minimize its impact on the environment without compromising quality and aesthetic. The Galaxy S23 series is UL ECOLOGO® certified[xvii], meaning that the product has been certified for reduced environmental impact.
For users who want to extend the life of their device, the Galaxy S23 series’ premium experience can be sustained through the years with four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates[xviii]. To enhance its longevity, users can also leverage programs such as Samsung Care+[xix], a support service for accidental damages, repairs and more.
User-Friendly Security and Privacy Enable a Transparent Experience without Compromise
Secure and private experiences are the foundation of the Galaxy S23 series. Every smartphone comes with Samsung’s end-to-end Samsung Knox protection, which has received more government and industry certifications than any other mobile device, platform or solution on the market. The Security and Privacy Dashboard on Samsung Galaxy gives users full visibility over who has access to their data and how it’s being used. With just a glance, it’s easy to see if personal data is at risk and receive simple prompts to change settings for a more secure experience. Users can also decide exactly which applications and programs get access to their data and how it can be used.
For an added layer of security, Knox Vault, which was first introduced on the Galaxy S21 series, protects critical information on the Galaxy S23 series by isolating it from the rest of the device, including the OS, for added protection against vulnerabilities.
More Freedom and Flexibility for Connected Lifestyles
At the core of the Samsung Galaxy S series’ premium experience is the uncompromising innovation of Samsung Galaxy Ultra. But the power and creative capabilities of Samsung Galaxy Ultra don’t stop at smartphones. With the brand new, first-ever Galaxy Book3 Ultra, and the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, users can now enjoy an ultimate Samsung Galaxy’s ecosystem.
Across every Galaxy S series model, connected experiences get added benefits. Samsung Multi Control,[xx] which connects mouse and keyboard functionality between a Samsung Galaxy PC and tablet, now extends to Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy S23 for the ultimate flexibility between devices. Plus, enhanced text usability makes it easy to copy and paste text, like URLs, from one device to another to pick up an activity on another device. On Galaxy S23 Ultra, Google Meet paired with Samsung Notes and the embedded S Pen now make video calls even more collaborative. With Google Meet live sharing, participants can simultaneously co-edit[xxi] a document from each of their Android devices, rather than viewing a shared screen.[xxii]
Availability
The Galaxy S23 series comes in four nature-inspired matte hues: Phantom Black, Cream, Green and Lavender[xxiii].
Starting on February 1, 2023, Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy S23 will be widely available in carriers and retailers, and on https://www.samsung.com/pk/
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[i] Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy is optimized for Samsung and exclusive at the time of Galaxy S23 series’ launch. World’s fastest Snapdragon claim true as of February 1, 2023.
[ii] S pen support is only available on Galaxy S23 Ultra. Not available on Galaxy S23.
[iii] Galaxy S23 Ultra uses recycled materials in 12 internal and external components (Galaxy SS23: 11 internal and external components), compared to six internal components in the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
[v] Samsung’s updated pixel binning technology for Galaxy S23 Ultra provides 200MP, 50MP, and 12MP output options.
[vi] Expert RAW must be downloaded separately from the Galaxy Store, for free, before use. Expert RAW app is available on Galaxy S23 series (S23 Ultra and S23), Z Fold4, Galaxy S22 Series (S22 Ultra/S22+/S22), Z Fold 3, S21 Ultra, S20 Ultra, Z Fold 2, and Note 20 Ultra.
[vii] Camera Controller app is preloaded on Galaxy Watch5 series.
[viii] 8K video playback is available only on devices supporting 8K resolution.
[ix] The feature will be available on Galaxy Buds2 Pro paired with a Samsung Galaxy smartphone running One UI 5.0 or above with LE Audio support, including Galaxy S23 series. Installation of the latest software versions of Samsung Galaxy smartphone and Galaxy Buds devices is required. To activate the feature, go to Samsung Camera app > tap Camera settings after selecting Video mode > tap Advanced video options > turn on 360 Audio Recording.
[x] World’s fastest Snapdragon claim true as of February 1, 2023
[xi] Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated capacity is 4855mAh for Galaxy S23 Ultra. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.
[xii] AP performance improvements shown compared to prior generation chipset. Actual performance will depend on user environment, conditions, and pre-installed software and applications.
[xvi] Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 is incorporated into front screen and back cover of Galaxy 23 series.
[xvii] UL ECOLOGO® Certified products and services are verified for reduced environmental impact based on environmental performance criteria throughout its life cycle, including energy reduction, materials, health, environment, manufacturing and operations. Galaxy S23 series met the UL 110.
[xviii] Availability and timing of Android OS upgrades and security updates may vary by device model and market. Devices eligible for four generations of Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates currently include Galaxy S23 series (S23 Ultra/S23), Galaxy S22 series (S22/S22+/S22 Ultra), S21 series (S21/S21+/S21 Ultra/S21 FE), Z Fold4, Z Flip4, Z Fold3, Z Flip3, and Tab S8 series (Tab S8/Tab S8+/Tab S8 Ultra).
[xix] Terms and conditions apply. Samsung Care+ coverage, service type and redemption may vary by market and deductibles (additional service fee) may apply. For detailed Samsung Care+ information, please http://www.samsung.com/samsung-care-plus/
[xx] Samsung Multi Control works on Galaxy tablets with One UI 4.1 or above, Galaxy phones with One UI 5.1 or above and Galaxy Book series devices launched in 2021 or later with either Samsung Settings v1.5 (Intel) or Samsung Settings v3.3 (ARM). Some models may have limited feature support and both phone and PC must be signed into same Samsung account.
[xxi] Co-edit is currently available on Galaxy S23 Ultra.
[xxii] Users are required to log in both their Samsung and Google account to their device.
Google said on Wednesday it will allow device makers in India to license its individual apps for pre-installation and give an option to users to choose their default search engine, announcing sweeping changes to how it promotes its Android system.
The move comes after the country s Supreme Court upheld stringent antitrust directives last week, rejecting a Google challenge against a Competition Commission of India ruling that said the company abused its market position, ordering it to change how it markets its Android system in a key growth market.
Google also made some changes related to its in-app billing system, which was at the centre of another Indian antitrust decision recently where the company was found engaging in anti-competitive practices by restricting the use of third-party billing or payment processing services.
KARACHI: The business community has said that the recent pledges for the restoration of the flood victims will not resolve the economic crisis in the country, a statement said on Saturday.
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has said the multilateral donors and friendly countries’ huge aid pledges might not bring any significant influence on the struggling economy, as the sustainable solution to Pakistan’s economic issues lies in the structural reforms and consistent policies.
FPCCI former president and BMP Chairman Mian Anjum Nisar said that it is high time that the government should start thinking about debt rearrangement, including foreign and domestic.
The verdict to take more loans will keep confusing the problems in the long term, as the government needs $23 billion in foreign debt repayments for this fiscal year, which is the direct result of such decisions of taking loans from foreign nations.
For Nisar, the country’s economy is plunging into an ever-deepening ravine with plummeting foreign exchange reserves, with the continuation of the flawed policy of keeping the interbank dollar rate artificially low that is increasingly being attributed to the government rather than the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) irrespective of the autonomy granted to it.
Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, has recently signed an agreement with Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), the largest combined gas company in North Central Pakistan, to enable digitalization of consumer bill collection via the bank’s state-of-the-art transaction banking solution (eBiz+), a statement said on Tuesday.
Irfan Siddiqui, founding president and CEO of Meezan Bank, and Ali J Hamdani, managing director and CEO of SNGPL, signed the agreement in the presence of other key management members, including Ariful Islam, deputy chief executive officer; Abdullah Ahmed, group head corporate and official banking; M Saqib Ashraf, head transaction banking; and M Munir, head payments and cash management from Meezan Bank; and Faisal Iqbal, the chief financial officer of SNGPL.
As per the pact, Meezan Bank will provide transaction banking services (eBiz+) to SNGPL, enabling the payment of gas bills by the residents of Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) via e-channels and branch banking avenues offered by the bank.
On the instance, Hamdani shared SNGPL’s ambition to become a leader in sourcing energy across Pakistan, while providing ease of access to its consumers via eBiz+ collection services. Siddiqui said: “The agreement between Meezan Bank and SNGPL will not only strengthen the bank’s transaction banking portfolio but will also improve the bill collection process by making it more accessible to millions. SNGPL is already a trusted corporate client for the bank and this agreement further fortifies our relationship.”
Twitter proclaimed Sunday it would no longer allow users to promote their accounts on several rival social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram, but the site’s mercurial owner Elon seemed to backtrack on the new policy just hours later.
The sudden shift in the rules was the newest in a series of contentious changes made by Musk since he took over the company in October — upheaval that has led a growing number of users to encourage followers to view their posts on other sites.
The random billionaire even put his future as Twitter’s CEO to a vote.
“Should I step down as head of Twitter?” he tweeted, asking the site’s users to click yes or no.
“I will abide by the results of this poll,” he added, with the vote open until the early hours of Monday.
Twitter had proclaimed that the company would “no longer allow free promotion of specific social media platforms.”
“At both the Tweet level and the account level, we will remove any free promotion of banned 3rd-party social media platforms, such as linking out (i.e. using URLs) to any of the below platforms on Twitter, or providing your handle without a URL,” the company explained in a statement.
Users would thus be barred, for example, from posting “Follow me @username on Instagram,” Twitter said.
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey questioned the new policy with a one-word tweet: “Why?”
Pakistan on Friday summoned Afghanistan’s charged’ affairs in Islamabad and “strongly condemned” the recent unprovoked cross-border shelling by its forces.
“Pakistan’s strong blame over recent incidents of senseless cross-border shelling by Afghan Border Security Forces in theChaman-Spain Boldak area, resulting in loss of life, injuries and damage to property, was conveyed,” a statement issued by Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch read.
Islamabad told the Afghan envoy that civilians’ protection is both countries’ primary duty, adding that the recurrence of such incidents must be prevented.
The spokesperson said: “It was fixed to use established institutional mechanisms in this regard. Pakistan remains committed to maintaining fraternal relations with Afghanistan. Peace along the Pak-Afghan border is intrinsic to this end.”
Karachi: Pakistan’s largest real estate enterprise – Zameen.com organized a property sales event at a private hotel in Karachi.
A total of 22 property projects including Roomi Icon, Saeeda Residency, Aziz Excellency and Athar’s Aman Castle were presented by Zameen.com in the event.
The projects showcased during the two-day property saga are all being exclusively marketed and sold by Zameen.com.
In the property sales event, Zameen.com’s Senior Director Sales Taha Mehmood along with Director Sales Shoaib Anees and other senior officials were also present to offer exclusive insights about the real estate sector.
Speaking to the media on this occasion, Zameen.com Senior Director Sales South Taha Mehmood said that the main objective of property sales events is to provide all the guidance related to buying and selling property, to the people under one roof.
He said that there are golden investment opportunities in this region of the country and the investment made in the property sector will give good returns in the near future.
Shoaib Anees, Director of Sales at Zameen.com, said that Karachi is the economic hub of Pakistan, the economic changes taking place in this city have an impact across the country, so the property event held here will be beneficial for the property market across the country.
Tech experts and writers wished the $1,499 Meta Quest Pro headset could have captured mixed reality at its launch so they could have shown us what they observed during testing. Version 47 of the software, which unlocks that ability, has already started to roll out to certain users and will shortly reach the rest of them. When utilizing this software that chains your real world with a virtual one, you’ll be able to hit record, Cameron Faulkner from The Verge explains. The video below shows how grainy it appears there. It’s good that this function was added so soon after the headset’srelease.
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