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Samsung Galaxy Gear new app Custom watch faces released

Washington: Samsung haven’t have the great response with its debut smartwatch Samsung Galaxy Gear, but new app form Samsung may change your thinking. The Galaxy Gear is Samsung most controversial device of 2013, it was released and was hated for the lack of notifications. But what it did have was a beautiful 273ppi Super AMOLED display. Shortly after its release, there was an app in Samsung’s Gear Appstore called Watch Styler. At first I started playing around with it and created personal watch faces with custom backgrounds of my son. Later on, I went on to the XDA forums to see if there were people creating custom watch faces too, and then something happened which changed my whole world. Before getting into the Galaxy Gear, I ...

January 11, 2014 at 1:20 am | News Desk

Nokia releases Lumia Black update for Lumia devices runs on Windows 8

Washington: As Microsoft is offering the free Windows 8.1 update for Windows 8 users, now Nokia follows up with software giant, as Windows phone giant released new Lumia Black update for its Windows 8 smartphone. Nokia has announced that it has started releasing the Lumia Black update for Nokia Lumia Windows Phone 8 owners around the world. When Nokia decided to take on Windows Phone as its smartphone OS of choice, both the company and Microsoft confirmed that Nokia was given more access to the Windows Phone OS than other licensees such as Samsung and HTC. This is one of the reasons Nokia owns almost ninety percent of WP8 market share, because Microsoft allows the company to create exclusive software that is only available on Lumia handse...

January 11, 2014 at 1:15 am | News Desk

AT&T is offering 16GB Nokia Lumia 1520 on sale for $149.99

Washington: World’s first Windows phablet Nokia Lumia 1520 on sale, as Us carrier AT&T is offering the device for $149.99. When Nokia launched the Lumia 1520, it was both the company’s and Windows Phone’s first phablet to hit the market. It also ended Android’s run as being the only OS running on smartphones with 5+inch displays. The Lumia 1520 enables you to see more information on your Start screen thanks to its 6-inch 1080p display and the pre-installed Lumia Black software update. The smartphone is also packing a high-end 20-megapixel PureView camera that ensures you get the best image possible with easy-to-use and intuitive software. If you’ve been thinking about making the move to a phablet, Amazon ...

January 11, 2014 at 1:05 am | News Desk

Samsung Galaxy S4’s Android 4.4.2 KitKat Test Firmware leaked

London: We all know that Samsung will update Samsung Galaxy S4 this year, but now new leaked Android 4.4.2 KitKat test Firmware suggest that device will get the new Android taste soon. Folks, after watching Motorola push some latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat goodness to its devices, we got a bit jealous – to be honest. So to get rid of our jealousy phase, we contacted our elite friends and got a treat for all of us Galaxy S4 users! We obtained a brand new Android 4.4.2 test firmware – I9505XXUFNA1 – for the Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505). We are expecting Samsung to start officially rolling out the Android 4.4 KitKat update for the Galaxy S4 in February/March. We have been testing this particular build for about 5 days now and s...

January 11, 2014 at 1:00 am | News Desk

Aitizaz Hasan to receive the honour of Sitara-e-Shujaat

Aitizaz Hasan, the boy who died while tackling a suicide bomber on 6th January, will receive “Sitara-e-Shujaat” for his bravery and courage. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has approved the recommendation to honour Aitizaz with Sitare-e-Shujaat. Now the recommendation will be forwarded to President Mamnoon Hussain for approval. A suicide bomber came to attack Aititazaz’s school, which happen to be the only one in Ibrahimzai, when there were more than 2000 students present. Aitizaz stopped him and died while protecting hundreds of innocent souls. The official statement from police read, “The suicide bomber tried to enter the school where hundreds of students were studying. Aitizaz Hasan sacrificed his life and stopped th...

January 11, 2014 at 1:00 am | News Desk

Malala announced 5 lacs rupees for Aitizaz Hasan’s family

Malala Yousafzai announced to give 5 lacs rupees to Aitizaz Hassan’s family. She also requested the government to honour him with the highest civilian award. Malala said, “I feel saddened that violence took another child’s life in my country; I feel proud that I belong to a country where many brave and courageous people like Aitizaz Hasan are born.” And she added, “sacrificing his own life, Hasan saved hundreds of innocent young students from getting killed; I feel proud of his pious and courageous act. I wish his sacrifice brings peace to my people and my country.” Aitizaz Hasan died while tackling a suicide bomber on 6th January. The official statement from police explained the attack, “the suici...

January 11, 2014 at 1:00 am | News Desk

First delivery of LNG from Qatar in November 2014

After thorough analysis of Pakistan’s readiness to import liquefied natural gas (LNG), the Qatar government has given approval to deliver first LNG vessel at Port Qasim in November 2014. Formal technical dialogue with the Qatar Gas Company will begin soon to deliberate the heads of agreement, officials said. In this regard, a delegation of Qatar Gas Company comprising Abdullah Ahmad Al Hussaini and Hamad Abdul Aziz Al-Mahanadi held preliminary talks with senior officials of Pakistan’s Petroleum ministry, Inter-State Gas Company (ISGC), Sui Southern Gas Company and Pakistan State Oil on January 2, 2014. The heads of agreement would mainly include the specification of the LNG and its measurement and mode of take and pay. Once the...

January 10, 2014 at 1:13 pm | News Desk

Pakistan Oil and Gas summit in 2014

Pakistan Oil and Gas summit in 2014 International Research Networks (IRN), the London based global summits organizer, has announced the launch of the Pakistan Oil and Gas 2014 Summit, the new addition to the company’s oil and gas portfolio. The summit will be a high profile meeting that will take place 19th-20th March in the capital of Pakistan, Islamabad and will discuss the exploration and production, investment and infrastructure within the country’s oil and gas fields. The senior-level speaking faculty will include Governmental Officials from Pakistan, officials from national and international oil companies, widely known geologists and energy analysts as well as key service providers who will demonstrate the legal framework, g...

January 10, 2014 at 1:02 pm | News Desk

Pak shale oil reserves at 9.1billion barrels

Pak shale oil reserves at 9.1billion barrels Pakistan has more shale oil than Canada, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) report released recently. US EIA report estimates Pakistan's total shale oil reserves at 227 billion barrels of which 9.1 billion barrels are technically recoverable with today's technology.  In addition, the latest report says Pakistan has 586 trillion cubic feet of shale gas of which 105 trillion cubic feet (up from 51 trillion cubic feet reported in 2011) is technically recoverable with current technology. The top ten countries by shale oil reserves include  Russia (75 billion barrels), United States (58 billion barrels), China (32 billion barrels), Argentina (27 billion barrels), Liby...

January 10, 2014 at 12:59 pm | News Desk

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 could feature a Three-Sided Display

Washington: We have witness some remarkable tablet from Samsung, but now new leaked renders suggest that Samsung’s next generation phablet will feature a Three sided display. Lee Young Hee, executive vice president of the Samsung’s mobile business, told Bloomberg in an interview today that the Galaxy S5 would launch sometime in April. Well, that’s not the only thing he told the publication Lee also mentioned that the Galaxy Note 4 could feature a “three-sided display” when it launches later this year, so that “messages can be read from an angle,” with the device aimed at the extremely high-end segment. “We are targeting consumers who want more professional use and tend to be willing to pay mo...

January 10, 2014 at 1:01 am | News Desk

iPhone 6 leaked with slim design and indicating a bigger display

Washington: We all know that Apple is eyeing to introduce its flagship smartphone Apple iPhone 6, now new leaked images indicates devise’s slim design. While people are still flocking to buy the iPhone 5S, Apple is surely already hard at work on the iPhone 6 and it may be taking a shrink ray to the components. The first photographic evidence of that may have emerged in the form of two blurry pictures of what appears to be a very slim metal smartphone frame. There’s precisely zero proof that these photos are of an iPhone, beyond the fact that Apple leaker C-Tech claims they are, so take it with a huge pinch of salt for now. Apple has already slimmed down the iPad for the iPad Air, so it’s not unreasonable to think that the...

January 10, 2014 at 1:01 am | News Desk

Nokia Lumia Icon with 20-megapixel PureView camera and more leaked with Verizon tag

Washington: As we have already witness some of the remarkable devices at CES, Now Nokia is eyeing to introduce its another flagship smartphone Nokia Lumia Icon with 20-megapixel camera leaked with Verizon tag.  There were recent reports that suggested Nokia was working on a new Lumia smartphone for Verizon that would bring a 5-inch 1920 x 1080 display, quad-core processor and a new naming convention for the Lumia series. The smartphone was believed to drop the usual number moniker Nokia has previously used for all of its Lumia devices and instead be officially called the Verizon Nokia Lumia Icon. We now have further proof that Nokia has been developing a new smartphone for Verizon Wireless and it will be called the Lumia Icon. The ca...

January 10, 2014 at 1:01 am | News Desk

Few images from Fawad Khan and Sonam Kapoor starrer “Khoobsurat”

Fawad Khan, aka Ashar of “Humsafar”, is all set to mark his debut in Bollywood with the film “Khoobsurat” . His leading lady is none other than Sonam Kapoor, Anil Kapoor’s daughter. The movie is directed by Shashank Ghosh and Rhea Kapoor, Anil Kapoor’s daughter and Sonam Kapoor’s sister, is the producer of the film. Khoobsurat is the remake of the movie with the same title from 1980’s. Rekha was part of the original movie and now her role will be played by Sonam Kapoor. Recently, Fawad Khan and Sonam Kapoor were spotted in Bikaner (Rajasthan) while shooting for the movie. Here are few pictures from the location; The News Tribe – UK-based bilingual news website covering politics, te...

January 9, 2014 at 1:56 am | News Desk

Murree traffic mishap claims ’15 lives’

   MURREE: Over a dozen people were killed as two passenger vans plunged into a ravine after colliding with each other in Murree, the hilly area and famous tourist resort of Pakistan. Officials said that 14 bodies had been recovered from the gorge. The state radio reported that 21 injured have so far been shifted to PIMS and PolyclinicHospitals in Islamabad. Officials at the hospital said nine of the injured were in critical condition. They added that of the injured 20 were men and six were women. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has directed DCO and CPO Rawalpindi to personally supervise the rescue operation. He also directed the administration to use all available resources to speed up the pace of relief and rescue operation. He exp...

January 9, 2014 at 1:26 am | News Desk

Why Hrithik Roshan is so pissed off? Is separation getting on his nerves?

Hrithik Roshan has finally woken up and responded to the rumors about Krrish 3 box office collection. The movie was released on 31st October and it crossed the 300 cr mark. But there were rumors that the movie actually did not perform well and these figures are just exaggerated. Hrithik released an official statement addressing the issue in quite stern tone. What makes it interesting is the fact that he reacted very late. The statement has definitely given birth to many questions. Why did he respond so late? Why he’s too irritated? Maybe because of the chaos in his personal life or maybe the split is getting on his nerves and he just tried to drain all his frustration through this statement. Well it’s just a wild guess – ...

January 9, 2014 at 1:02 am | News Desk

Mobile services likely to be suspended on 12th Rabi Ul Awal

Mobile services are likely to be suspended on 12th Rabi ul Awal in Karachi like all other major events in Pakistan, reported multiple news channels. According to Rehan Hashmi of Dunya News, there are reports from police and other law enforcement agencies about the possible attack in various areas of Karachi. And that’s why it has been decided to suspend mobile services in the city Sindh government will make a formal request about suspension of mobile services on 12th of Rabi ul Awal from 7am to 11 pm to Federal government on 10th of Rabi ul Awal, Hashmi added. Federal government will approve the request as the final decision has already been taken, said Hashmi. Here is a tweet from Karachi Alerts confirming the news; #Karachi: Sindh ...

January 9, 2014 at 1:02 am | News Desk