Samsung Pakistan Introduces Exclusive Winter Offer for its Galaxy Smartphones

As a way of giving its customers the chance to benefit from the high-quality features of its Galaxy smartphone line-up, Samsung Pakistan recently introduced an exclusive offer for the winter season. Customers will now be able to purchase a Galaxy J6 smartphone for Rs.27,999 instead of Rs.29,999 while the price for Samsung’s Galaxy Note9 has also been slashed from Rs.164,999 to Rs.134,999.

One of today’s leading brands in technology and innovation in Pakistan and around the world, Samsung has been offering its customers the highest quality in televisions, home theater systems and mobile phones for decades. Apart from providing efficient after-sales service, the brand continues to give its customers the chance to benefit from its quality products at an affordable investment.

The Samsung Galaxy J6 offers a variety of features including Infinity Display, (a 5.6” HD+ Super AMOLED screen along with an 18 5:9 ratio which maximizes available screen coverage), three-level flash adjustment to avoid image degradation, facial recognition and fingerprint scanner for better security, ample storage with up to 15GB of Samsung Cloud storage and 13MP rear camera.

The Samsung Galaxy Note9 offers a superior experience with a 4000 mAh battery, 128GB built-in storage which is expandable to up to 512GB, Samsung’s largest ever Infinity Display, an all-new Bluetooth enabled S Pen for greater control along with a Dual Aperture camera that allows customers to take stunning photos during both the day and night.

Through this offer, Samsung aims to further bolster its relationship with its target market as well as give them the opportunity to enjoy the brand’s quality products.

Samsung Pakistan Launches the World’s First Ever Quad Camera Smartphone

In keeping with its commitment towards maximum efficiency and innovation, Samsung Pakistan recently introduced the new Galaxy A9, the world’s first quad camera smartphone. With four rear cameras such as the 8MP Ultra Wide camera, the 10MP Telephoto Camera, 24MP Main Camera and the 5MP Depth Camera, customers will now be able to take four times the quality of photos for all their special occasions.

All four rear cameras of the new Samsung Galaxy A9 offer a diverse range of options that gives customers the freedom of choice while taking photos. The 8MP Ultra Wide Camera offers a 120º view that helps capture a vast landscape while the 10MP Telephoto Camera with 2x optical zoom displays beautifully detailed photos even from a distance. In addition, the 5MP Depth Camera adjusts the depth of field, blurring out the background to deliver quality, professionally touched photos. Finally, the 24MP Main Camera is able to shoot crystal clear photos in both intense and low light conditions and minimizes other disruptions for greater detail.

Apart from the aforementioned features, customers will also be able to use intelligent features such as Scene Optimizer and Flaw Detection to enhance the quality of their photos with complete ease. Other features on the phone include a 6.3-inch Infinity Display that offers a more expansive view, greater storage with 6 GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, Dolby Atmos surround sound, a sleek, ergonomic touch that makes it easier to hold and a unique, colorful design that speaks to customers’ aesthetic sense.

With the new Samsung Galaxy A9, Samsung Pakistan hopes to provide customers with greater flexibility that in turn helps them to make the best of their phone, thereby allowing them to enjoy their special moments to the fullest. This amazing device is available across in the price of PKR 99,999.

Samsung Introduces Limited Time Offer for its Exclusive Television Line-up

In order to give its customers, the opportunity to benefit from premium content in HD quality, Samsung Pakistan recently introduced a limited time offer for its line-up of exclusive television screens. On the purchase of a single Samsung TV, customers will be able to win another TV absolutely free. In addition, they will also be given the chance to avail amazing discounts on a majority of the brand’s products.

The offer, in question, is being offered on selected models of the brand’s exclusive line-up of televisions. With the purchase of either Samsung’s 65” QLED TV or its 82” Premium UHD 4K TV, customers get a 43” UHD 4K TV absolutely free while on the purchase of the brand’s 65” Premium UHD 4K TV, 55” Premium UHD 4K TV, 65” UHD 4K TV, 55” UHD 4K TV and its 49” UHD 4K TV, customers get a 10% discount on their price. The offer is valid from 4th December 2018 to 31st January 2019.

Through this offer, Samsung aims to further bolster its relationship with its target market as well as give them the opportunity to enjoy the brand’s quality products.

One of today’s leading brands in technology and innovation in Pakistan and around the world, Samsung has been offering its customers the highest quality in televisions, home theater systems and mobile phones for decades. Apart from providing efficient after-sales service, the brand continues to give its customers the chance to benefit from its quality products at an affordable investment.

Samsung Galaxy A7 ‘Triple Camera Phone’ Bundle Promo

Samsung the global leader in technology and electronics – has bundled its amazing Galaxy A7 with a free 10,000 mAh battery pack with the purchase of a new Samsung Galaxy A7. This amazing promotion also gives purchasers 10 free food vouchers and this bundle promo is valid for a limited time at all Samsung Hero Shops. For consumers who wish to trade up their old phones Samsung offers a ‘Trade Up’ option whereby by paying the price difference between purchasing a new A7 and their old phone they can further avail a PKR 5000 discount and a free 10,000 mAh along with 10 food vouchers. Both these offers are available at Samsung Hero Shops.

The Galaxy A7 2018 is one of Samsung’s first phones to come with a triple camera setup on its back. The triple camera (24MP-8MP-5MP) is aligned vertically on the top left rear corner and includes a 24MP main sensor with f/1.7 which improves the quality of the image by combining four pixels in one in low light conditions. The second lens provides depth to the image while the third lens is an 8MP ultra-wide sensor ideal for capturing photos with 120 degrees field of view. Furthermore there is 128 GB of internal storage and an innovative side fingerprint scanner.

The president of Samsung Pakistan, Mr. Y.J. Kim stated that: “The Galaxy A series has always been our showcase for premium technology and industry-defining innovation. The phone is designed for a level of performance, power and intelligence that today's power users want and need.” He further stated that: “Samsung Pakistan is overjoyed at bringing this power-packed device and its’ promotional offers to its loyal consumer base in Pakistan. The Samsung Galaxy A7 device promises a whole new world of information and entertainment while multi-tasking, with powerful global connectivity, for consumers aspiring to excel in today’s highly competitive and fast-paced world. “

Durable ADATA HD720 external hard drive is waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant

ADATA recently launched its HD720 external hard drive in Pakistan. It’s an ultra-durable external hard drive with a sporty design and features ample storage capacity. It has undergone stringent tests for waterproofing, dust proofing and shock resistance to provide excellent protection of data.

HD720 is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts and active people who demand rugged devices to record and carry all their adventure. It is also a good choice for Fashionistas, LOHAS Followers and those who are keen on stylish products that match their active lifestyles.

HD720 meets the stringent IP68 standard, offering excellent protection against water and dust. It has also passed a stricter 1.8m drop test than the standard military-grade (MIL-STD-810G 516.6) requirement, which means it is capable of handling a very sudden crash. Thanks to its durable design, the HD720 works normally even in a dusty environment or after being submerged in its storage state in 2 meter-deep water for up to 120 minutes.

The triple-layer construction of the HD720 incorporates exceptionally elastic silicone material to provide great shock absorption from all angles while its shock sensors help users protect data. If it suffers a severe shock from being struck, the shock sensor protection automatically starts up and displays a flashing red light. When the shock has passed, a solid or flashing blue light displays indicating normal operation has resumed.

The HD720 also provides large storage capacities, allowing users to record every wonderful moment. The USB cable tucks into a wrap-around exterior groove on the drive casing, providing an elegant storage solution that matches the highly practical characteristics of the device.

Jazz leads in data services with 20m customers

Jazz has achieved another telecom industry milestone by crossing 20 million broadband subscribers. This securely puts Pakistan’s leading digital communications company as the number one provider of 3G/4G data. The growing reach of broadband users at Jazz attests to a customer commitment to both the brand and service.

The broadband subscribers at Jazz are not just accessing the internet, but are also contributing to a large innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem.  When Pakistan Telecommunications Authority’s (PTA) telecom indicators for September 2018 stated that Jazz leads all other mobile operators with 20,431,479 mobile broadband subscribers, the celebration is about Pakistan’s digital-readiness.

The growth of the last 10 million 3G/4G Jazz customers only took place in the last few months alone. Given the rate of growth of the Jazz broadband network, technologists expect that Jazz will be the country’s choice data network. The success of the network rests in its quality and speed, having received the Ookla speed award, a commitment to quality infrastructure investment and also a robust technological backbone.

Aamir Ibrahim, Jazz CEO said, “Customer-obsession starts with the basics. The best network needs the best technical experts, the best software and the best hardware. We have never compromised on that and today when we thank our 20.4 m customers opting for data packages, we also applaud the mindset that believes in excellence and expertise.”

azz has more than 56 million mobile users. This is the highest number mobile subscriber base for any Pakistani network. “High-speed, high-capacity, affordable broadband networks like we have at Jazz does not just offer our nationwide customers better services but also fuels the related tech industry growth in Pakistan,” Asif Aziz, Jazz’s Chief Commercial Officer added.

Jazz’s broadband network prioritizes rural areas as well as urban centers offering access to critical services in health, education, insurance and agriculture among others.

Property Festival concludes with a colorful launching ceremony of Graana.com

A two days property festival Islamabad exclusively organized by Graana.com successfully concluded with a colorful launching ceremony of Graana.com, the smartest property portal of Pakistan.  People from different walks of life including media, corporate, real estate and parliamentarians were present at the occasion and witnessed the history making event. Special Assistant to Prime Minister on overseas Pakistan, Zulfiqar Bukhari was the chief guest of the event.

Chief guest of the event, Zulfiqar Bukhari  congratulated the team of graana.com for successful launching with an aim to bring positive transformation of real estate industry.  He said that the positive growth of real estate sector will bring more foreign remittances in terms of investment from overseas Pakistanis in property market. He further added that Pakistan has huge potential of investment in real estate but we need to address the challenges faced by the investors especially the overseas Pakistani investors by bringing amendments in laws or introducing the new laws for more protection to investment.

Shafiq Akbar, CEO of Graana.com said that graana.com aim to bring real transformation through ease in use, more protection to investors and to change old patwar culture. He said that within three months, overseas Pakistanis will be able to buy property and invest in real estate sector online with full confidence and with sense of security. Pakistan can utilize its property market by providing better protection to investors interests and this will help economic uplift in a speedy way, he added.

Farhan Javed, director Graana.com explained the journey from a dream of 3 young overseas Pakistanis to a successful company with more than 350 employees. He said that graana.com is only a business but a platform to provide real awareness and hub of knowledge on real estate. Best use of technology with a team of young energetic graduates we will bring a revolutionary change if Pakistan;s real estate industry , he further added. 

Visitors of property festival Islamabad applauded the efforts of Graana.com and wished them great success. Participants of the event also eyeing a good change with the entry of graana.com in real estate market. 

Daraz announces 11.11 - World’s Biggest Sale Day, coming to Pakistan for the first time on November 11th

Leading e-commerce company, Daraz, is bringing 11.11, the ‘World’s Biggest Sale Day’, to Pakistan for the first time. The one-day sale is sponsored by Unilever, L’Oreal, P&G, Nestle, Mi, and PEL - as well as HBL as our financial main partner. The first mega event since the launch of the new Daraz App, customers can expect a truly personalized and supercharged lineup of activities. Daraz 11.11 is a first of its kind event and is set to be a game-changer for regional e-commerce.  

What is 11.11?

11.11 started in 2009, when Alibaba, Daraz’s parent-company, positioned it as Asia’s answer to Black Friday. Fast-forward 10 years and the headlining 11.11 sale is ready to make the journey to Pakistan.  The one-day event posts unequaled sales numbers, four times that of Black Friday. Customers can look forward to a fully personalized shopping experience, in addition to unimaginable mega deals, flash sales, thousands of brand vouchers, mystery boxes, discounts from banks, giveaways and more. The one-day sale event on the new Daraz App will be the biggest to date for the e-commerce company.

When is 11.11?

11.11 is the numeric short-form of 11th November. On November 11th, 2018, Pakistan will greet the sale phenomenon with open arms and carts. 

Managing Director Daraz Pakistan, Ehsan Saya, shared his thoughts on the upcoming flagship sale: “11.11 is poised to make e-commerce and mobile app history. Once you experience what the Daraz App has in store for you, everyone will be able to draw a line in the sand and say: that was Daraz before 11.11. This is Daraz after 11.11. It will mark a paradigm shift. 11.11 is about more than just deals and discounts - it will bring our entire digital ecosystem into play, fusing A.I, entertainment, algorithm-assisted personalization, and access to an assortment more than 2 million products deep - all in one.”For press queries please  contact:pr@daraz.pk 0302-261 4489 

Property festival Islamabad by graana.com kicks off in Islamabad

A two days property festival Islamabad exclusively organized by Graana.com kicks off in Islamabad. The property festival aimed at bringing potential buyers and seller at one platform for secure and transparent deals.  The event made its debut last year, is a perfect platform  that provides a premium environment to showcase current and fur sture investment, real estate and housing projects under one roof.

Leading players from the real estate sector are in the capital to take part in the festival. Over 50 companies, real estate developers  are showcasing their different projects to visitors for future deals.

Official launching of Graana.com , Pakistan's smartest property portal will be launched on 2nd day of the festival. Dignities from government and private sector will join the launching ceremony to be held in Pak-China friendship centre.

Shafiq Akbar, Chairman Graana.com while talking to media said that the Pakistan has huge potential of both the foreign direct investment and business. In coming years, our real estate sector is going to attract the foreign investment, He added that graana.com working to revolutionize the real estate industry of Pakistan and all its related sectors with professionalism and good practices.

Farhan Javed, Director Graana.com said that  our aim is to transform the real estate industry through technology. He further stated that the Graana will be a positive edition in the market which is created for ease of use, transparency and growth of real estate sector. Our mission is to provide overseas Pakistanis with a platform where they can feel secure for their investment when making deals in Pakistan's real estate projects.

Thousands of people from different walks of life are visiting the property festival and getting first hand knowledge on different real estate projects for investment. The event is an ideal place for prospective buyers  to walk in and explore several opportunities of investment.

Live in the moment with the Galaxy A9

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. todayannounced the Galaxy A9, a smartphone built for those who love to explore, capture the moment and share it as they see it. The pioneering Galaxy A9 debuts the world’s first rear quad camera and is packed with features designed to help you live each day to the fullest.

                                                         

The Galaxy A9 is tailored for those who know what they want, and go after it. Whether it’s capturing a dare-devil selfie or that perfect panorama, the Galaxy A9 is the ultimate companion for capturing and sharing everyday adventures, no matter where life takes you. 

“As a global leader in smartphone innovation, we understand the demand for meaningful innovation in a fast-paced world driven by visual communication,” said DJ Koh, President and CEO of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics. “Building on our legacy in smartphone camera development we’re introducing next-generation technology across our entire Galaxy portfolio to give more consumers the opportunity to experience cutting-edge innovation. We’re excited to deliver on this promise and debut world leading smartphone camera technology with the Galaxy A9.”

In an exciting and connected world where moments and memories, from the everyday to the once-in-a-lifetime, are captured and shared instantly, the smartphone has become so much more than just a phone to consumers. That’s why the Galaxy A9 is packed with Samsung’s best camera innovations, to enable all consumers to achieve more, experience more and unlock more possibilities every day.

The Innovative Rear Quad Camera

The Galaxy A9 allows you to capture dynamic and beautiful photos effortlessly. With four lenses, experience even more ways to unleash your creativity and capture, create and share stunning images.

·         Get close without compromise with 2x Optical Zoom for incredible and detailed close-up shots even from far away.

·         Capture the world in its fullest and without limit, with the Ultra Wide Lens, and shoot like a pro with the Scene Optimizer. Thanks to AI Scene Recognition, your camera is now smarter, and able to identify the subject and adjust settings accordingly for the best photo, in an instant.

·         Express your creativity with the Depth Lens, giving you the freedom to manually manage the photos’ depth of field and focus on the subject for stunning, professional looking images. 

·         Capture clear and bright images in both bright and low light conditions with Galaxy A9’s 24MP Main Lens, for gorgeous photos at any time of the day.

Powerful New Features For Exceptional all-day Performance

The reliable3,800mAh[1] battery life on the Galaxy A9 lets you live without limits and enjoy outstanding long-lasting performance. You can now capture everything, without restriction, store more and delete less with the Galaxy A9’s 128GB storage and up to 512GB of expandable memory.

Designed to make life more convenient, the Galaxy A9 features Bixby[2], Samsung Pay[3] and Samsung Health and you can take advantage of the many multi-tasking benefits the Galaxy A9 offers, including App Pair.

First Class Design

Building on Samsung’s heritage in first-class design, the Galaxy A9 is styled in three unique colors; Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue and Bubblegum Pink[4] with a sleek and ergonomic design, that fits in one hand with a 3D Glass curved back for a high-quality comfortable feel. The Galaxy A9 will be available in selected markets from November.

For more information about the Galaxy A9, visit http://www.samsungmobilepress.comnews.samsung.com/galaxy or www.samsung.com/galaxy

Samsung Galaxy A9 Product Specifications

	Galaxy A9
Display	6.3” Full HD+ Super AMOLED, 1080x2220 *Screen measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners
Camera	Rear: quad camera   - Main Camera : 24MP AF, F1.7   - Telephoto : 2X optical zoom, 10MP AF, F2.4   - Ultra Wide : 120°, 8MP, F2.4 - Depth : 5MP, F2.2 Front: 24MP, F2.0
Body	162.5 x 77 x 7.8 mm, 183g
AP	Octa Core (2.2GHz Quad + 1.8GHz Quad)
Memory[5]	6GB RAM,128GB +MicroSD Slot(up to 512GB) 8GB RAM,128GB +MicroSD Slot(up to 512GB)* *May differ by market and mobile operator *User memory is less than the total memory due to storage of the operating system and software used to operate the device features. Actual user memory will vary depending on the operator and may change after software upgrades are performed
Battery	3,800mAh (typical) *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 (minimum) capacity is 3,720 mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.
OS	Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Network	3CA, LTE Cat.9
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MIMO,  Bluetooth® v 5.0 (LE up to 2Mbps), ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC, Location (GPS,  Galileo*, Glonass, BeiDou*) *Galileo and BeiDou coverage may be limited.
Payment	Samsung Pay (NFC)* *The availability may vary by country, device, feature, card issuer and merchant
Sensor	Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor
Audio	MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Video	MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

*All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice.

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[1] 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 (minimum) capacity is 3,720 mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.

[2]Availability of Bixby services may vary by market and Bixby voice only supports Bixby 1.0.

[3]Availability of Service may vary by country

[4]Available colors may vary depending on country

[5]Actual storage availability may vary depending on pre-installed software

PepsiCo Launches Third Edition of Change the Game Challenge

The Change the Game Challenge, launched by PepsiCo for the first time in 2016, is back. The goal of the competition is to harness ideas from youth on how to solve real business issues. Forthis year’s Change the Game Challenge, participants are being asked to address the business challenge of managing plastic waste and eliminating plastic in production. Registration for Change the Game Challenge 2018 is open from 10-24 October 2018.

Top 5 runner-up teams from the competition will form part of the potential pool for PepsiCo Pakistan’s Management Trainee Program (an accelerated career development platform for recent graduates) as well as the Summer Internship Program for 2019, bypassing all the hiring processes (excluding interviews).The top 2 winning teams will win a grant of USD 100,000 to bring their ideas to life. Finally, the winning team will secure a permanent job offer from PepsiCo, with an added International job experience for 12 months in the Asia, Middle East and North Africa (AMENA) sector offices in Dubai.In case the winners have more than one year to graduate, the award will be a 2 months paid Internship within the AMENA offices.

Furqan Ahmed Syed, Vice President and General Manager for PepsiCo Pakistan, said: “The Change the Game Challenge reflects our commitment to sustainability and solving global problems, at a local level. It is also a competition about harnessing the creative potential of our youthto solve critical environmental issues. We look forward to the solutions they propose.”

The Change the Game Competition targets 3^rd and 4^th year Undergraduate students as well as Graduates with a maximum of 2 years’ work experience. Candidates must have a Business or Engineering background.The participants in this competition will have access to educational and informative sessions delivered by PepsiCo professionals, providing them with an unprecedented insight into the workings of the company, and imparting knowledge that they can then transfer to their future careers. Potential candidates are also being scouted through a series of campus drives that will take place in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.

For registrations and more information on the Change the Game Challenge, visit www.pepsicochangethegame.com.

Samsung Galaxy A7 ‘Triple Camera Phone’ & J4+, J6+ Series Launched in Pakistan

Samsung the global leader in technology and electronics – recently launched its highly-anticipated A7, J4+ and J6+ series of mobile phones. Samsung has always put innovative technologies in the hands of consumers. The all new A and J series have surpassed industry expectations.

The Galaxy A7 2018 will also be Samsungs first phone to come with a triple camera setup on its back. The triple camera (24MP-8MP-5MP) will be aligned vertically on the top left rear corner and will include a 24MP main sensor with f/1.7 which will improve the quality of the image by combining four pixels in one in low light conditions. The third lens will be an 8MP ultra-wide sensor in order to capture photos with 120 degrees field of view. Furthermore there is 128 GB of internal storage and an innovative side fingerprint scanner. A grand media ceremony was held at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi where the President of Samsung Pakistan – Mr. Y.J. Kim was the chief-guest.

In the A series, the phone launched was the Galaxy A7, and in the Galaxy J series, the phones launched were Galaxy J6+ and Galaxy J4+. The phones feature Samsung's Infinity Display and have thin bezels at the top and bottom ends, due to the swapping of the physical home button with software powered in-display home button. Additionally, there is a new 'Chat over Video' feature that facilitates, chat over any video for an uninterrupted viewing experience. The devices will have a premium glass design and sport a 6-inch ‘infinity display’, octa-core processors. The J4+ features include a 13 MP Rear Camera and a 5 MP front camera with adjustable LED flash. While the J6+ has a dual rear camera 13MP+5MP. Both phones feature the innovative side fingerprint scanner.

The president of Samsung Pakistan, Mr. Y.J. Kim stated that: “The Galaxy A & J series has always been our showcase for premium technology and industry-defining innovation. The phones are designed for a level of performance, power and intelligence that today's power users want and need. Galaxy A & J fans are Samsung's most loyal; we know they want it all, to get the most out of work and play, and this line up of phones can keep up with their busy lives. Samsung Pakistan is overjoyed in  introducing these power-packed devices to its loyal consumer base in Pakistan, these exciting new device promise a whole new world of information and entertainment while multi-tasking, with powerful global connectivity, for consumers aspiring to excel in today’s highly competitive and fast-paced world.

Greatly Anticipated Samsung Galaxy Note 9 launched in Pakistan

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. launched the latest addition to its premium Note series with Galaxy Note9.The Note series has been recognized for including the company’s latestgroundbreakinginnovations, and Galaxy Note9builds on this legacy with a premium smartphone that delivers the ultimate in performance; a new S Pen with connectivity for the first time ever; and Samsung’s most intelligent camera yet.

This long-awaited Galaxy Note9 redefines what you can do with a phone and inspires the users who ‘demandmore’.The device shares much of it’s design with last year’s 6.1-inch Note 8 but features an enhanced Bluetooth stylus, as well as an advanced camera that takes crisper & sharper photos than the S9 released earlier this year.A 4,000mAh 'all day battery' has been added - the largest ever on a flagship Galaxy phone - alongside a 6.4-inch edge-to-edge display.

The camera uses AI to take better photos, and will warn users if it detects a blur in a photo allowing user to quickly retake pictures. The Note 9 features Dual Aperture technology, which Samsung introduced earlier this year on its Galaxy S9 range. This technology is capable of adjusting the camera lens to light in the same way as the human eye.However, it would seem the highlight upgrade this year is the S Pen, which will let users remotely control the phone’s camera to take the perfect selfie.

The Managing Director of Samsung Pakistan, Mr. Y.J. Kim stated that: “The Note has always been our showcase for premium technology and industry-defining innovation, and Galaxy Note 9 is no exception. It's designed for a level of performance, power and intelligence that today's power users want and need.Note fans are Samsung's most loyal; we know they want it all, to get the most out of work and play, and Galaxy Note 9 is the only phone that can keep up with their busy lives. Samsung Pakistan is overjoyed in introducing this power-packed device to its loyal consumer base in Pakistan, this exciting new device promises a whole new world of information and entertainment while multi-tasking, with powerful global connectivity, for consumers aspiring to excel in today’s highly competitive and fast-paced world. It empowers and inspires users to do what can’t be done.”

Samsung has also introduced official launch partners to provide exclusive benefits with the Galaxy Note 9. The popular transportation providing service, Careem, is giving 20% off on rides for Note 9 users. Swarovski – one of the leading producers of jewelry worldwide - is offering 25% off on products. Note 9 users can also avail a 30% discount on membership at the premium health and fitness club, Structure. Finally, Jazz is providing 6GB data for all Note 9 users on their network.  

Some of the fascinating features of the Note 9 include; a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touch-screen display with 16M colors, Octa-core Exynos 9810 processor, Android 8.1 Oreo Operating System, 8GB RAM 512GB internal memory.  The device boasts a powerful Dual 12MP camera at the back with OIS and a Wide-angle f/1.5-2.4, telephoto lens, along with an 8MP front-camera. All this and more is powered by a 4000 mAh battery.

Gadoon Textile Mills, TSA and ACCA partner for Trees Plantation Drive

Gadoon Textile Mills Limited, TSA and ACCA organized a tree plantation drive on the country’s Independence Day August, 14^thby planting 750 tree saplings.  All organisations are committed to public service and giving back to the society.

The purpose of the campaign was to motivate employees of all organizations to plant more and more saplings as trees play an important role in maintaining environmental health and overcoming pollution and thus fulfilling their role of being responsible citizens.

The venue was Gadoon Textile Mills Limited’s Karachi Factory located on Super Highway and the activity saw contribution from Tabani's School of Accountancy (TSA)’s students who participated in the CSR activity with immense zeal. The drive reinforced the importance of creating awareness among the masses about the significance of trees and the discussions revolved around participants agreeing to engage in tree plantation activities at the household level.

Mr. Muhammad Imran Moten, Chief Financial Officer, Gadoon Textile Mills Limited shared, “This Independence Day, we vowed to support and protect our environment. Pakistan has been facing adverse weather conditions and planting trees for our children is one of the initiatives on Gadoon Textile Mills Limited’s part in order to counter this.”Mr. Tahir Saleem, Executive Director Technical, also shared his views. He stated, "Years ago, ancestors planted trees, and as of today we are able to reap its benefits. “Go green" a slogan under which many of us are trying to save our country. I believe that not only we are saving our country, but also benefiting our future generations for the cause of a clean environment and healthy lifestyle." 

Mr. Sharif Tabani, Founder and Principal, Tabani’s School of Accountancy acknowledged that,“climate change is eminent and we need to do our level best to make a greener Pakistan. Our students are motivated towards making their contributions to Pakistan’s society.”

Mr. Taimur Beiram Khan, Head of Business Development – South, ACCA Pakistan stated that “impact of climate change is most pertinent conversation to have in Pakistan as we are an agri-based economy. For sustainability of nation, it is imperative that we increase tree plantation initiatives like these in Pakistan. ACCA’s partnership with Gadoon Textile Mills Limited and Tabani’s School of Accountancy is very relevant as we are preparing our young ACCAsfor future challenges, and we are proud to say they are ready.”

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Pre- Booking Starts in Pakistan

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced the latest addition to its premium Note series with Galaxy Note9 and have started the pre-orders with a benefit of 10,000 mAh battery pack for free. The Note series has been recognized for including the company’s latest groundbreaking innovations, and Galaxy Note9builds on this legacy with a premium smartphone that delivers the ultimate in performance; a new S Pen with connectivity for the first time ever; and Samsung’s most intelligent camera yet.

“The Note has always been our showcase for premium technology and industry-defining innovation, and Galaxy Note9 is no exception. It’s designed for a level of performance, power and intelligence that today’s power users want and need,” said DJ Koh, President, and CEO of IT & Mobile Communications Division, Samsung Electronics. “Note fans are Samsung’s most loyal; we know they want it all, to get the most out of work and play, and Galaxy Note9 is the only phone that can keep up with their busy lives.”

People rely on their smartphones for almost everything they do – all day, every day. They need a phone that can keep up without having to find the nearest outlet to recharge, delete pictures to free up storage for their next snap, anxiously wait for their video to download before boarding their flight, or deal with any lag time when gaming.

They need a phone that won’t let them down and Galaxy Note9 delivers.

• All Day Battery: Galaxy Note9’s 4,000mAh battery, the largest ever on a flagship Galaxy phone for long-lasting power to use all-day to talk, text, play games and watch movies from morning to night.
• Store-More, Delete Less: Galaxy Note9 is available with two internal storage options – choose from 128GB or And with the ability to insert a microSD card, Galaxy Note9 is 1TB ready[1] to have peace of mind knowing there is enough room for favorite photos, videos, and apps.
• Speed and Power: Galaxy Note9 is a super powerful smartphone with cutting-edge 10nm processor and support for the fastest network speeds available in the market (up to 1.2 gigabits per second) to stream and download without slowing down. Galaxy Note9 also includes an industry-leading and Samsung developed Water Carbon Cooling system and on-device AI-based performance adjusting algorithm to deliver the powerful yet stable performance.

The Evolution of the S Pen
The S Pen is the signature feature of the Note series – it’s how users have made their mark, and how Samsung has expanded the notion of what a smartphone can do. What began as a tool for writing and drawing is now putting more power and control in their hands.
Now with Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) support, the new S Pen delivers an entirely new way to use the Note.With just a click, it’s now possible to take selfies and group pictures, present slides, pause and play video, and more. Developers can even integrate the S Pen’s new, advanced BLE functionalities into their apps later this year.

The Intelligent Camera That Makes Pictures Perfect
It can be hard to take a picture that looks just like the ones the pros take – but it shouldn’t be. Galaxy Note9 builds on Samsung’s industry-leading camera technologies with new capabilities that take the work out of getting the perfect picture.

• Scene Optimizer: Galaxy Note9’s camera is Samsung’s smartest yet. It uses intelligence to identify elements of a photo, such as scene and subject, to automatically classify it into one of 20 categories and instantlyoptimizeit based on the category. The result is a stunning, lifelike image with bold colors and dynamic definition.

• Flaw Detection:The first shot doesn’t always come out right, but the Galaxy Note9 lets users know if there’s something wrong, so they can take another picture without losing the moment. An immediate notification will appear if the image is blurry, the subject blinked, there is a smudge on the lens, or there’s backlight impacting the quality of the image.

• Premium Camera:With the unique combination of advanced intelligence features and leading premium hardware, Galaxy Note9’s camera is the best on the market. It comes with advanced noise reduction technology, and a Dual Aperture[2]lens, which adjusts to light just like the human eye. No matter the lighting conditions, Galaxy Note9’s top-tier camera delivers a crystal-clear shot.

Premium Experiences: From Work to Play
The Infinity Display is the cornerstone of Samsung’s design heritage, and Galaxy Note9 has the largest edge-to-edge display ever on a Note. The 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Infinity Display provides a truly immersive multimedia experience. Galaxy Note9’s Infinity Display is complemented by stereo speakers, which are tuned by AKG, and ability to deliver Dolby Atmos® immersive audio for a life like experience. Mobile video has never looked or sounded better than it does on Galaxy Note9. YouTube named Galaxy Note9 as a Signature Device able to deliver a best-in-class YouTube experience.

Galaxy Note9 also delivers a PC-like experience with Samsung DeX. Users can work on presentations, edit photos, and watch their favorite show all powered by their phone. Experience Samsung DeX with easy-to-carry HDMI adapters[3]. When connected to a monitor, Galaxy Note9can power a virtualized desktop and even serve as a fully-functional second screen. Take notes with the S Pen while watching a video, or use Galaxy Note9 as a trackpad, to right-click, drag and drop, and use multiple windows on a monitor. It’s never been easier to be more productive.

Galaxy and Beyond
The premium Galaxy technologies come standard with Note9: fast wireless charging, IP68 water and dust resistance[4] and Samsung services such as Samsung Health and Samsung Pay. Galaxy Note9 features Samsung’s trusted, defense-grade Knox security platform and biometric security optionsincluding fingerprint scanning, iris scanning and facial recognition capabilities to keep important information safe.
Galaxy Note9 opens up a world of possibilities – it’s a portal to the full Samsung ecosystem of devices and services. For instance, use Galaxy Note9 and SmartThings to control connected devices, or get more done with Bixby[5], a personalized, intelligent assistant. And with the launch of Galaxy Note9, Samsung is making it easier to enjoy music with a new long-term partner, Spotify[6]. The partnership makes Spotify easily accessible to seamlessly sync and transfer music, playlists and podcasts across Galaxy Note9, Galaxy Watch and Smart TV products.
Galaxy Note9 will be available starting September 7, 2018 in Pakistan and will be offered in Midnight Black, Lavender Purple, with matching S Pen, and Ocean Blue with a Yellow S Pen.