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The weekly #ShotonHuawei photography master class was titled “Smartphone Photography vs. DSLR Photography” and was held upon the launch of HUAWEI Nova 7i Sky Gray edition. Taking pictures with smartphones is all the rage as they have replaced DSLRs and brought forth the photography talents of everyone to the fore. Smartphone cameras have improved significantly, with many touting remarkable features that capture some stunning imagery. The recently launched HUAWEI Nova 7i Sky Gray edition has opened new doors for social media-savvy photographers with its cutting-edge 48MP Quad AI camera, the all-powerful Kirin 810 chipset – the only 7nm chipset in its price category and a 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge which charges the phone swiftly so that people don’t miss any scenic moment to capture. With state-of-the-art AI algorithms, for unrivaled portrait and scenery shooting and a whole new vibrant look for the Stylish youth, the phone comes for a new price tag of  PKR 41,999/-  as a special surp

A true game changer this new search tool powered by the Petal Search engine has been created in partnership with global search engine leaders to offer Huawei users an innovative and diverse search experience Huawei, the company at the forefront of innovative technological advances has announced the availability of the Petal Search Widget –  Find Apps , which is already available for download via HUAWEI AppGallery. The new search tool offers Huawei users an open gateway to a million apps – with convenience and ease to download and install them right away. Mr. Scott Huang, Country Manager of Huawei Pakistan said:  “At Huawei, we are committed to providing new and innovative technologies for our consumers. Now, with the Petal Search Widget – Find Apps powered by Petal Search Engine, Huawei users have another way to easily find, explore and download the apps+ they need on to their device.” This search tool is the one-stop solution for all your application needs on a Huaw

As of the beginning of July, the fastest growing smartphone brand realme has covered 59 markets around the world except North America, and the number of global smartphone users has surpassed 40 million. This is another presupposition of realme's rapid growth after maintaining its seventh global ranking in the first quarter of 2020. In early January, realme entered 27 markets around the world. In only half a year, realme’s global footprint has rapidly expanded to 59 markets outside of North America, and ranks among the top five in its multiple market segments. This is in line with realme’s adherence to localized market strategies, strong product capabilities, and the business model of "light assets, short channels, and partial e-commerce". In India, realme has maintained the top five ranking in the market for a long time, and the online market has also maintained the second consecutive ranking. realme entered the top four in the Egyptian market in less than

Pakistan’s Youth most favorite brand realme has debuted its latest successor of C series. Trendier design language introduced in the most entry level offering series. After the hit Launch Day Flash Sale on Daraz, it has been the best selling phone in july 2020. Available for sale from tomorrow, realme fans can get budget king realme C11 at Rs. 16,999 realme C11: A massive display and rich camera features The realme C11 features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen, with a resolution of 720 x 1,560 pixels and a dewdrop notch, which houses the phone’s single, front-facing camera. On its rear is perhaps the most attractive feature of the phone. It has a tidy-looking back panel, one that highlights what realme calls as a Geometric Art Design. The panel also sports a texture that should help users in terms of grip. The back panel of the device also sports a dual-camera setup, housed in a modern square-like module. Note that the phone is the first one from the brand to wear a n

Robust global auditing and ethical standards  are essential for business, investor and public trust, says ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) following publication of the  Monitoring Group’s paper  explaining the way ahead. Speaking about the Monitoring Group’s recommendations, Maggie McGhee, executive director – governance at ACCA says: ‘This is a much-anticipated announcement following an extensive consultation, and it presents a  positive development for the future. Their advice brings certainty to the various standard setting Boards responsible for this important work, and it also provides clarity about the future roles of the Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB), and the International Federation of Accountants. ‘These recommendations will reinforce stakeholder confidence in a technical and expert global system that defines accountancy standards and ethics, with the aim of instilling trust in business and the public sector.’ The enhancem

Huawei debuts the Sky Gray colour at the onset of the monsoon season, so grab yours now from stores nationwide and Daraz.pk only for PKR 41,999/- The Nova series has captured hearts and minds of people in Pakistan. Since its maiden launch in September 2018, it has become an instant fan favourite. With the most recent HUAWEI Nova 7i being a category bestseller – the company decided to make things more rewarding by introducing the Eid Offer. A fantastic new shade of Sky Gray for HUAWEI Nova 7i becomes available from Tuesday, 21 July, 2020 onwards for an amazing new price of PKR 41,999/-. The Sky Gray edition of HUAWEI Nova 7i comes at the most perfect timing. With the monsoon season raging on, people can show-off this new shade on Eid-ul-Azha. This device not only looks good but also promises access to a world of information, while keeping its users thoroughly entertained, with immersive gaming and social-media experiences. The HUAWEI Nova 7i has a few category firsts t

realme C series redefined. Only 16,499 at Daraz Flash Sale Tonight! realme Pakistan revealed its second C series phone in 2020. The realme C11 is an entry-level smartphone. Launching Today & will be on Hot Sale Price 16,499 on Daraz from 9pm-12pm. The realme C11 is one of the first smartphones, housed with new MediaTek Helio G35 chipset. The realme C11 is powered by the MediaTek G35 SoC, a chip designed for gaming on budget smartphone. realme C11 The realme C11 is priced at Rs. 16,999 with flash sale price for today at 164,999  is introduced in a single 2GB RAM and 32GB storage configuration. However, the device has a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 256GB. It is available in two colour options – Mint Green and Pepper Grey. Which will be available for sale  by July 23, 2020 Starting with the display of the device, the realme C11 flaunts a 6.52-inch HD+ mini-drop display with a tall 20:9 aspect ratio and a 1,600 x 720 pixel resolution. The d

HUAWEI Y6p has won hearts of not only Huawei fans across Pakistan, but people joined the TikTok campaign in droves to get their hands on the device. Huawei’s Y Series has always been hot and popular amongst youngsters for their promising features. This time around with HUAWEI Y6p, the company offered an incredible feature-packed smartphone for an attractive price tag of PKR 20,899/-. The device packs a 5,000 mAh battery, 13MP main camera, 3GB of RAM and a 6.3-inch HUAWEI Dewdrop Display – making it a sought-after choice in its price segment. The HUAWEI Y6p did not just win hearts of consumers on the ground. Instead, a TikTok campaign for the HUAWEI Y6p garnered more than 430 million views and massive participation in the #YfortheYoung Challenge. The challenge was quite interesting as people posted their content about what it means to be young! Pioneering the entry level segment, the HUAWEI Y Series is known to bring a fresh wave of incredible features for the most c

realme, the world’s fastest growing smartphone brand, officially launched the 125W UltraDART Flash Charging solution today, making it among the first smartphone brand brings the advancing technology in the world. realme Dart Flash Charging technology keeps evolving from 30W, to 50W, to 65W, and now it reaches the surprising 125W. Its birth is of great importance in the era of 5G for being the best solution for 5G smartphone battery life. The smartphone charging speeds are breaking new barriers every year. A super-fast charging smartphone is not only convenient for the users but, it is also a USP for the manufacturer. Realme has unveiled its 125W UltraDart charging solution in China. realme uses a new parallel three charge pump fast charging technology to achieve this speed. The SuperDart charging solution will support quick charge, power delivery, and programmable power supply protocols. So how fast a 125W UltraDart charger can charge your phone? Well, it can charge a 4,

Huawei conducts weekly photography master classes for its fans imparted by Huawei Experience Ambassadors who showcase their photography and experience with the HUAWEI Y8p Smartphone photography is all the rage today, with smartphone manufacturers adding more complex and functional camera innovations to their smartphones with every release. However, it is not common for entry-level smartphones to get the same treatment, often resulting in the segment not having the advanced camera setups seen in its bigger brothers. Huawei’s Y series however is known for breaking that mold, often bringing powerful features that revolutionize the entry-level segment. The latest in the series, the HUAWEI Y8p continues in this path and brings to the table a powerful 48MP AI Triple Camera setup that suits all your camera needs!  Powerful features, stunning designs, long lasting solid performance, all in a midrange smartphone for PKR 37,999/-. This is what the HUAWEI Y series aims to deliver, es

New ways of working will accelerate a move towards digitisation and promote careers that are intellectually stretching and driven by a renewed sense of purpose. Future work for accountancy and finance professionals is set transform for the better through an increase in the adoption of digital technologies, according to  Meaningful work for the digital professional , a report by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and EY based on a global survey of 4,281 respondents and 55 interviews between April and May 2020. Respondents to the survey were benchmarked against a group of survey respondents termed ‘Leaders’, who scored highly across a range of categories including the use and adoption of technology in the workplace. These Leaders typically worked at organisations that outperformed in adjusting their delivery model during the pandemic, with 95% saying their organisations were well prepared for using technology against a global average of 74%. Overall,

Youth’s most favorite smartphone brand realme first debuted in Pakistan in 2019 as a smartphone brand. In the short time since, the company has launched over two dozen smartphones and expanded its business in over 25 markets across the globe. Last month realme introduced the X3 SuperZoom - the brand’s first phone with a periscope camera. realme offers great value for money smartphones across different segments, but the company is also quickly expanding its ecosystem. It launched its first true wireless earphones last December and in March its first fitness tracker, dubbed realme Band. With Dare-to-Leap spirit, realme makes continuous efforts to bring to the youth products beyond expectation and quickly successfully manage to achieve more than 25 million global users. Focusing on AIoT, realme plans to create a complete AIoT ecosystem young brand has grouped its AIoT products into three categories — Personal, Home and Travel. realme has announced its new product strate

In the photography department, HUAWEI Y8p outshines in its price segment with a true 48MP camera priced at PKR 37,999/- Huawei’s newest mid-level smartphone the HUAWEI Y8p is finally here and we have had a detailed look at it. Starting with its camera and moving to its performance, design and smart user experience the HUAWEI Y8p shines. Here are three reasons why we love it! A camera setup that does all the tricks – Powered by AI Let’s be honest most of us check out the camera first on every new smartphone that comes out. Well, for starters HUAWEI Y8p comes with a 48MP AI Triple Camera, which consists of a 48MP main camera that takes all-day high quality photos. Also, an 8MP ultra wide-angle camera is perfect for capturing landscapes, city skylines and group photos without leaving anyone out of the frame, up to a staggering 120-degrees (that’s quite a lot of view!). Lastly, there is the 2MP Bokeh camera, which adds professional and beautiful Bokeh effects to all your p

Economic analysis reveals the impact on Pakistan’s employment and confidence ACCA’s Q2 Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) published today, reflects the scale of the global recession now under way. Globally, employment indices plummeted to record lows in the latest survey, consistent with the most severe recession in decades. Pakistan is heading for economic contraction this year as pandemic mitigation measures hurt domestic demand and global recession hits exports. There is also a massive hike in unemployment – the Employment Index stands at -86.95 compared to 57.14 in Q1 and confidence is at an all-time low in Q2 at -78.26 compared with -28.57 in Q1. But the inflation-prone region has seen a dramatic fall in inflationary pressures – inflation concerns index fell by 25 points to just 20 in the Q2 survey – the long run average is 51. It also transpires that public spending expenditure has lowered from -33.33 in Q2 from 20 in Q1. Michael Taylor, ACCA’s Chief Economis