Moscow: As Samsung is about to unveil its flagship smartphone Samsung Galaxy S5, and now company have unveiled the Black edition of Samsung Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S4 Mini. It looks like Samsung isn’t done with rolling out different editions of the Galaxy S4, as it just announced the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S4 mini black editions. They look similar to the regular versions of the Galaxy S4 and S4 mini, but feature a black faux leather back cover that is similar to the one used on the Galaxy Note 3. As far as the hardware is concerned, the Galaxy S4 Black Edition is based on the I9505 Galaxy S4, which features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 SoC with a 1.9 GHz quad-core Krait 300 CPU and an Adreno 320 GPU. Other hardware details are the same, and ...
February 1, 2014 at 1:53 am | News Desk
Washington: Nokia’s first Android smartphone Nokia Normandy or Nokia X leaks again give us glimpse of device’s design. When Nokia announced back in 2011 that it was going to exclusively use Microsoft’s Windows Phone OS to power its smartphones, many wondered why the company was making such a huge commitment to Microsoft and betting on an unproven smartphone operating system. At the time, Android was quickly growing and unlike Windows Phone, Google’s OS had a thriving app ecosystem that could compete with iOS. Nokia stuck to its decision and stood by Microsoft’s side, releasing only Lumia smartphones running Windows Phone. In late 2013, there was a report that Nokia was secretly building an Android smartphone a...
February 1, 2014 at 1:41 am | News Desk
Washington: eBay is offering Google’s flagship tablet Google Nexus 7 32GB for $129.99 with free shipping. Mini tablets have proved to be a popular choice with consumers and sales of Apple’s iPad mini and Google’s Nexus 7 lead the charge. When it comes to Android-based tablets or even smartphones, many people choose to buy a Nexus device from Google because it comes with a guarantee of being able to upgrade to new versions of Android as soon as Google releases them. Currently, all models of Google Nexus tablets are running the latest version of Android 4.4 KitKat. If you’ve want an Android tablet running KitKat but don’t feel like waiting for other companies to release an update, you can pick up the first-gener...
February 1, 2014 at 1:35 am | News Desk
KARACHI – MQM has announced a rally on Sunday to support their leader Altaf Hussain, media reported. The program has been shifted from Saturday to Sunday due to unavailability of the venue. The rally will be held on MA Jinnah Road on Sunday. The rally is in response of BBC report on Dr Imran Farooq’s murder case, which reported that Scotland Yard has asked for two men, allegedly members of MQM, held by Pakistan Government. MQM party leadership said in a press conference on Thursday that Altaf Hussain has been victimized by this media trial. And they also claimed BBC report malicious. The News Tribe – UK-based bilingual news website covering politics, technology, sports, health and lifestyle from US, Pakistan, Middle Eas...
February 1, 2014 at 1:35 am | News Desk
Pakistan Idol 31 January 2014 episode was all about second chances. Contestants who have been voted out got their last chance to re-enter the show. Basically, it was the wild card entry episode. Since it was their last chance, singers sang amazingly and tried to show their best to judges and viewers (who have the voting authority). Pakistan Idol is a reality singing competition. Hadiqa Kiyani, Bushra Ansari and Ali Azmat are the judges of the show, who have been very strict in their remarks. Here watch the full episode The News Tribe – UK-based bilingual news website covering politics, technology, sports, health and lifestyle from US, Pakistan, Middle East and around the world Click here for more information The News Tribe
February 1, 2014 at 1:35 am | News Desk
Karachi: Pakistani film actress Meera on Wednesday has showed her deeply grieved over the recent video sex scandal and did not want to talk about such videos as they were fake and have no connection with her. During in media briefing, the actress has said she was a Pakistani artist and wanted to live and work in Pakistan despite having Canadian citizenship. Meera informed media that she was consulting her lawyer and soon a court notice will be issued to those who made this fake scandal However she did not tell that to whom the notice will be served nor she answered a question about her rumored second marriage. About her latest film ‘Hotel’, Meera said that she always wished to act in a movie with a unique story line and her wis...
January 17, 2014 at 1:04 am | News Desk
Washington: Muttahid Qaumi Movement (MQM) overseas organization has demanded to register a case of blast at Tableeghi Markaz in Peshawar against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan. MQM US leader, Ibad-ul-Rehman, MQM Canada leader Dr. Ali and MQM UK leader Dr. Saleem Danish in a joint statement demanded that the government of Pakistan should register the case against Imran Khan and he should also be arrested. The MQM leaders said everyone knows that PTI chairman supported the Taliban for many years and demanded to initiate a dialogue with them. They vociferously condemned the attack by saying that Taliban have showed their inhuman attitude yet again by killing preachers at Tableeghi Markaz in the KPK’s Capital at...
January 17, 2014 at 1:04 am | News Desk
Karachi: Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain has given one week ultimatum to arrest Peshawer blast culprits besides condemning the horrific blast in the Tableeghi Markaz. In a statement issued from his residence in London Altaf Hussain expressed concern over the silence of government and army and urged them to act against terrorists. He said that the attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s capital inside a tableeghi markaz was condemnable and those leaders who sympathise or side with the Taliban are equally responsible for such acts . Our nation should jointly boycott such leaders, he added. The News Tribe – UK-based bilingual news website covering politics, technology, sports, health and lifestyle from US, Pakistan, Middle Ea...
January 17, 2014 at 1:04 am | News Desk
KARACHI: The ban on pillion-riding has been ended in Sindh including violence gripped Karachi as a notification regarding the extension has not been issued by the provincial government. The Sindh government had imposed a ban on pillion-riding and carrying of weapons in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Mirpurkhas and Larkana for five days to ensure security on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi on Friday. The country witnessed hundreds of peaceful processions, celebrating the Eid Miladun Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Mohammad (pbuh). The News Tribe – UK-based bilingual news website covering politics, technology, sports, health and lifestyle from US, Pakistan, Middle East and around the world Click here for more information The News Tr...
January 16, 2014 at 1:55 am | News Desk
Washington: American technological giant Apple is offering its flagship device iPhone 5S 16GB unlocked on sale for $619.99. Some people prefer to purchase unlocked smartphones so they don’t have to sign a 2-year contract with a carrier and ultimately have to wait two years before they’re eligible to purchase a new handset at a subsidized price. This is especially true for iPhone fans that typically like to upgrade to Apple’s latest smartphone on a yearly basis. Apple sells its latest flagship iPhone 5s through its retail and online store and offers consumers either carrier-subsidized models or unlocked iPhone 5s smartphones. If you’re in the market for an unlocked iPhone 5s, eBay is running a great deal on the 16GB ...
January 16, 2014 at 1:46 am | News Desk
Google is celebrating the 82nd birthday of US zoologist and gorilla expert Dian Fossey with one of its patented doodles. Visitors to Google’s homepage (www.google.com) were greeted with a collection of images of gorillas, including one touching her hair. As in the past, clicking on the doodle will take the visitor to a Google Search Results page for Dian Fossey. “Dian Fossey was an American zoologist who undertook a comprehensive study of gorilla groups over a period of 18 years. She studied them in the mountain forests of Rwanda,” said IBN Live. UK’s The Independent added Fossey studied gorillas living in the mountain forests of Rwanda over 18 years. “Her extensive research greatly enriched t...
January 16, 2014 at 1:40 am | News Desk
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan is suffering drastically from climate change being one of the eight top most affected nations despite the country contributes only 0.08 per cent of carbon emissions in the world, climate experts observed. The participants of a roundtable on Wednesday agreed that Pakistan should not bear the brunt for climate change alone as it cannot afford to halt development or increase its cost manifold for mitigation purposes. Climate experts revealed that Pakistan contributed only 0.08 per cent of carbon emissions in the world for more than last two decades but suffers drastically from climate change being one of the eight top most affected nations. The country contributes only 0.08 per cent of carbon emissions in the world fo...
January 16, 2014 at 1:05 am | News Desk
KARACHI: Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) Irfan Bahadur has succeeded the top post of CID’s anti-terrorism cell, six days after assassination of Chaudhry Aslam in a suicide car blast in Karachi. Sources said Irfan Bahadur, a closed aide of the slain anti-terror cop, has also served as SSP Hyderabad and SSP Anti-Encroachment Cell in Karachi. Rao Anwaar Khan has been appointed as SSP Hyderabad after Iran Bahadur’s transfer. On the other hand, investigation is underway to track down Chaudhry’s killers. Authorities have decided to seek US intelligence agency’s assistance in this regard. The News Tribe – UK-based bilingual news website covering politics, technology, sports, health and lifestyle from US, Pakista...
January 16, 2014 at 1:05 am | News Desk
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the largest Information Communications Technology service provider in Pakistan, has introduced ten months free internet offer with every new EVO Tab device, enabling customers to experience the high-speed wireless broadband internet. PTCL EVO Tab comes with an upgraded Android 4.0.1 operating system, Dual Core 1.2 GHz processor and 1GB RAM offering great value for money, allowing customers to get the most out of their multimedia content on-the-go. With the largest data network in addition to widest coverage, PTCL broadband is empowering people across Pakistan to reach out to the world, enabling convenient access to knowledge and information nationwide. The upgraded device offe...
January 16, 2014 at 1:05 am | News Desk
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior clarified that the federal government has not forced the chairman National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Tariq Malik for producing his resignation. The Interior Ministry spokesperson clarified that the Pakistan government has not put pressure on the chairman NADRA for his resignation while new appointment will be made by transparent procedure. According to spokesperson, prominent and famous personalities has been including in the NADRA’s board while transparent procedure will be adopted for new appointment on the post. He reiterated that the provision of Malik’s resignation was complete free from any governmental pressure as well as transparency will be ensured...
January 15, 2014 at 1:00 am | News Desk
CAPE TOWN: Terrifying moments were seen at the Kruger National Park in South Africa last week when an enraged bull elephant thrashed a car with a engaged couple onboard and throw it by force up to 40 yards away from the park. Sarah Brooks from Spalding, Lincolnshire miraculously only got upper thigh injuries and now in stable condition after being airlifted to hospital and treated for several days while her fiancée, Jans de Klerk, fortunately escaped unhurt. The moments were filmed by other tourists travelling in a car behind, however, the angry giant attacked the vehicle when they capturing the elephant’s video drinking at a waterhole suddenly it turned and went for them, Daily Mail reported. The car was flipped by the elep...
January 15, 2014 at 1:00 am | News Desk
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