Your Next Entertainment Companion – Infinix SMART 7 series is now available nationwide starting at Rs 26,999/-

                                                     

Pakistan’s highest selling smartphone brand; Infinix has now made available super smooth and entertainment savvy SMART 7 series smartphones starting at Rs 26,999 only. Designed to provide a power packed entertainment experience, SMART 7 houses an extended RAM of up to 7GB and a massive sunlight-readable 6.6’’ HD+ display. Both SMART 7 and SMART 7 HD are available to purchase online on Xpark and also on outlets nationwide at a starting price of Rs 26,999/-

Up to 7 GB extended RAM enable users to multitask seamlessly while navigating through their favorite applications, playing games, and streaming their favorite shows.  Also making it manageable to keep all entertainment outlets open at once for a power packed experience. Out of 7GB extended RAM of SMART 7, 4 GB is available for expansion whereas SMART 7 HD also operates onto extended RAM of 4GB. Also, the internal storage can also be expanded up to 256GB via microSD card.

 

A massive 6.6’’ HD+ sunlight readable display aids exceptional clarity and vibrant visuals, even in bright sunlight. Whether it’s about streaming movies, playing games, or browsing through social media, one can expect smooth performance and captivating visuals altogether. Expressing his views on the launch of SMART 7 series, the CEO of Infinix Mr Joe Hu said: ‘’We have been wanting to design a smartphone specifically to cater all sorts of entertainment needs and with SMART 7 series we have just succeeded in doing so ‘’

Furthermore, SMART 7 encompasses an extra clear 13MP AI camera designed specifically for photography enthusiasts. Also available in most trend color options i.e. Peacock Blue, Polar Black, Coastal Green and Iceland White, both SMART 7 and SMART 7 HD are available on Xpark and also on outlets nationwide at a starting price of Rs 26,999 only.

U.S. DEPUTY CHIEF OF MISSION APPRECIATES CBD PUNJAB'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES

                                             

U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission for Pakistan, Andrew Schofer visited Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) on Friday, in a bid to learn about the projects and development plans initiated by the authority.

The U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission was accompanied by a delegation from the U.S. Consulate General Lahore, including U.S. Consul General William K. Makaneole, Political and Economic Chief Kathleen Gibilisco, and Cultural Affairs Officer Paul Garr.

The distinguished envoy was warmly welcomed by the CEO of PCBDDA, Imran Amin and other senior officials of the authority, including COO, Brigadier (R) Mansoor Janjua, Executive Director Commercial, Mohammed Omer, Director Business Development, Ali Waqar Shah and Director Architecture, Sameer Aftab. The delegation led by the U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission was comprehensively briefed about the projects of PCBDDA Punjab.

During the visit, Deputy Chief of Mission, Andrew Schofer expressed his appreciation for the significant efforts made by the authority, in fostering infrastructural development and economic growth in Punjab. He recognized the pivotal role that PCBDDA in creating a conducive environment for local and foreign businesses to thrive, ultimately contributing to the prosperity of Pakistan.

CEO of PCBDDA, Imran Amin expressed his gratitude for the appreciation from the U.S. Embassy. He highlighted the achievements of the authority in transforming Punjab into a vibrant hub for commercial activities and emphasized the importance of international collaborations to further accelerate this economic growth. 

Imran Amin stated, "We are honoured to have Deputy Chief of Mission Andrew Schofer acknowledge our endeavors. Our vision is to create an enabling environment for businesses by providing state-of-the-art infrastructure, world-class facilities, and comprehensive support services. We look forward to further strengthening our ties with international partners, including the United States, to foster sustainable economic development in Punjab."

The visit of U.S. officials will serve as a platform for a constructive dialogue between PCBDDA and the U.S. Embassy, facilitating an exchange of ideas and best practices to enhance the business ecosystem in Punjab. We remain committed to promoting investment opportunities and fostering stronger ties between the United States and Pakistan.

All You Need to Know About Infinix SMART 7 Series!

                                            

Most awaited Infinix SMART 7 series is set to launch this month. This also means; now is the time to look at the detailed specifications of these smartphones.

Here’s a list of features of much-anticipated SMART 7 series:

6.6’’ HD+ Sunlight Readable Display

What does a sunlight readable display actually do?  It minimizes the impact of sunlight on the screen enabling users to watch movies, play games, or browse content even in bright outdoors. It’s also easier to read documents, emails, and messages on the go without having to change the setting. Combined with a massive 6.6’’ HD+ display producing accurate colors and lifelike visuals, there’s no other thing needed for an immersive viewing experience altogether. In short, now you know why Infinix SMART 7 is an ideal choice for outdoor usage. 

Upto 7GB Extended RAM 

Infinix SMART 7 operates onto an extended RAM of up to 7GB out of which 4GB is expandable while SMART 7 HD has also got an extended RAM of up to 4GB. It enables users to smoothly navigate through their favorite applications, play games, and utilize media. Also making it quite manageable to keep all entertainment outlets open at once in both smartphones. 

5000mAh Big and Durable Battery 

A 5000 mAh massive battery enables extensive browsing sessions for continuous 15 hours without needing to recharge. Also helping to stay connected and engaged through the day, both variants of SMART 7 series i.e. SMART 7 and SMART 7 HD eliminates the worry of running out of power when needed the most. 

13MP Extra Clear Dual AI Camera

The camera setup of Infinix SMART 7 houses a 13MP AI Camera aiding exceptional clarity be it portraits or wide-angle shots. Additionally, the device also features a 5MP front camera accompanied by a soft front flashlight, enabling users to take well-lit selfies even in low-light settings. 

Other features: 

For better security and convenience, both SMART 7 and SMART 7 HD has got fingerprint and face unlock features. But here’s the fun part; SMART 7 series will be featuring four unique colors namely:  Peacock Blue, Polar Black, Coastal Green and Iceland White.

Infinix says the smartphone will be launched this month and we already have our eyes on it!

OPPO Empowers Collaborative XR Innovation with the Launch of OPPO MR Glass Developer Edition for Snapdragon Spaces™ XR Developers Platform at AWE 2023

                                         

At the Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2023, OPPO released its latest advancement in the XR field — OPPO MR Glass Developer Edition. This state-of-the-art mixed reality (MR) device is equipped with the latest technology inside and out, offering an ideal environment for advanced developers to create and showcase exciting MR experiences.

OPPO anticipates a surge in XR technology adoption in the near future, with MR as one of the most viable modalities. To drive innovation in MR applications, the OPPO MR Glass will be made available as an official Snapdragon Spaces developer kit in China to help attract more developers to the field and push the boundaries of XR technology.

"Innovation over the years has revealed the immense potential of XR technologies, revolutionizing interaction, and information accessibility. Among them, MR stands out for its ability to seamlessly integrate the virtual and real world, unlocking boundless imagination in various contexts. OPPO MR Glass represents our latest breakthrough in this exploration, equipped with the advanced capabilities of Snapdragon Spaces to empower developers," remarked Yi Xu, Director of XR Technology at OPPO, during the keynote speech.

"OPPO and Qualcomm Technologies' long-standing relationship and shared vision have driven our collaboration in the field of XR. Our mutual goal is to establish an open ecosystem that empowers developers, unlocking boundless possibilities for XR innovation."

Yi Xu, Director of XR Technology at OPPO, delivered a speech at AWE 2023 

Said Bakadir, Senior Director, XR Product Management, at Qualc omm Technologies, Inc. said, "We recognize OPPO's long-standing efforts in exploring technologies, products, content, and services for XR, which make OPPO an ideal partner in this field. Through potential solutions improving productivity, creativity, and gaming experiences on OPPO MR Glass, we are glad to see growing vitality among developer groups and hope to find more MR content to enliven the platform, which is significant for creating innovative experience and bringing breakthroughs for the industry. In the future, we look forward to deepening our collaboration with OPPO to stimulate more innovations in the MR ecosystem."

OPPO MR Glass 

To provide the best platform for developers to create and test the latest MR experiences, OPPO MR Glass is built with the latest technologies and unique innovations.

Powered by the Snapdragon® XR2+ platform, OPPO MR Glass is equipped with OPPO's proprietary SUPERVOOC_TM fast charging and heart rate detection function that open doors to a variety of new applications.

Built with skin-friendly material, OPPO MR Glass is equipped with Binocular VPT (Video Pass Trough) technologies, dual front RGB cameras, pancake lenses, as well as 120Hz high refresh rate.

For the past few years, OPPO has been working on the implementation of advanced XR technology-related concept products that empower developers to innovate together. Since the release of OPPO's first AR concept product, OPPO AR Glass, in 2019, OPPO has brought three smart glasses to the public, including OPPO AR Glass 2021, OPPO Air Glass, and OPPO Air Glass 2, exploring more possibilities in the areas of algorithms, optical solutions, interactions, and ecosystem. In 2023, OPPO Air Glass won silver in the AR category of the Edison Product Awards, adding to international recognition for OPPO's strength in XR. OPPO's XR exploration also includes the AR application CybeReal, and other innovations to better connect the physical and digital world in a seamless way.

OPPO MR Glass will be available as a Snapdragon Spaces developer kit in China, distributed through EnlightXR in the second half of 2023. This will provide developers with best-in-class hardware and help to expand the Snapdragon Spaces content ecosystem in China.

New generation of CFOs driving broader view of business performance and purpose

                                         

New research by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and BDO, the international network of public accounting, tax and advisory firms, has revealed how the role of the CFO is growing to include driving business decisions and reporting on the non-financial areas of their operations.

 

Over 100 CFOs and business leaders from around the world took part in roundtables and in-depth interviews to contribute their insight into how the traditional role of the CFO is changing, resulting in the report ‘Chief value officer – the important evolution of the CFO’.

 

To be successful and sustainable, businesses and other organisations increasingly need to combine economic, environmental and social equity. Those that don’t, face risks and their value can diminish – there is a very strong link between value creation and strategy. Using the breadth of drivers (financial, manufactured, intellectual, human, social & relationship and nature) to generate benefit for a wide range of stakeholders creates value. With a focus for many organisations on purpose and value, contributors were asked to consider whether there is a trend to asserting the need for a new role of chief value officer and whether this a role that the CFO is already fulfilling.

 

The resulting three key findings from the report are:

§  The concept of value is fundamental to the management of performance in organisations and its adoption is a key element in their path to a sustainable future.

§  CFOs are increasingly adopting a value centric approach in their work and this represents an evolution towards encompassing the chief value officer role within a more traditionally financially focused remit.

§  The development path for those aspiring to be CFOs requires an increasingly broad range of experience which embraces both formal and informal learning activities: professional bodies and practices need to engage with this.

Helen Brand, ACCA chief executive, noted: ‘We already know that CFOs are increasingly acting as strategic leaders and advisers in their organisations. The CFO role is one that has moved significantly from the traditional view, while retaining the core responsibilities. Now there’s a real opportunity for them to satisfy the value agenda and evolve the role for the next generation of CFOs.’

 

Carly Bleathman, Partner – Business Services and Outsourcing at BDO UK said: ‘Our research highlights the exceptional role that CFOs are playing in developing their organisations. We commend the role that these individuals play and how they are truly embracing the broader value agenda. I know from my own experience that CFOs are truly chief value officers’.

Albert Lopez, Global Head of Business Services and Outsourcing, BDO Global said: ‘There are many CFOs from across the world who are embracing this wider concept of value and our research highlights many positive stories. Embracing the sustainability agenda and delivering against it is a key role that our profession must play to help ensure that we have a positive future.’

 

Author Clive Webb, Head of Business Management at ACCA said: ‘Creating sustainable organisations is a key priority for all organisations and CFOs have a fundamental role to play in delivering this. The perception of the CFO and the finance team needs to change from being Dr No to Dr How. It is pleasing to see how many finance teams are working towards this agenda’.

For more information, read the full report at our website.

Pocket-Sized Entertainment: A guide to find the right smartphone!

           

Every now and then smartphones serve as a personal gateway to all sorts of entertainment outlets. Which is why it is quite important to choose a right smartphone that enables a power packed entertainment experience just like Infinix SMART 7 series.

While the series is about to launch soon, let’s quickly have a look on what are the important things to consider while finding the right smartphone:

Entertainment Preferences:

Rather it’s about playing games, watching movies, reading an e-book or making never ending calls; entertainment preferences differs from one user to another. Either identifying what has been keeping you entertained on your smartphone can help finding the right smartphone. Or a simpler way would be choosing a dedicated entertainment smartphone just like SMART 7 series which checkmarks all entertainment scenarios entirely.

Display type

A pre-requisite to all entertainment scenarios, smartphone display can make or break the whole viewing experience. For instance, 6.6’’ HD+ sunlight readable display enables users to use the smartphone in any given lightening condition thereby bringing out an immersive viewing experience altogether. It is yet also quite comfortable to watch content or use phone even in broad day light.

Performance and Power  

For a refreshing performance, it’s preferred to have a minimum of 4GB expanded RAM available such that multiple tasks can be achieved all at once. An extended RAM of upto 7GB in SMART 7 series aids in seamless multitasking whereas a 5000mAh bigger battery encourages a carefree usage experience altogether. Thereby making it an avid choice for users who are looking for a durable yet power packed smartphone.

Precisely, right smartphone can be found by identifying entertainment preferences, assessing display quality, evaluating performance, and ensuring sufficient battery life such as Infinix SMART 7 series which is the right most choice among entertainment smartphones available in the market.

So, it’s better to stay tuned in order to find more about Infinix SMART 7 series!

Are You Ready for realme Narzo 50: A Gaming Experience for Everyone

                                              

realme, the world’s fastest growing smartphone brand, is set to revolutionize the market once again with its highly anticipated upcoming release, the realme Narzo 50. Packed with cutting-edge features, a stunning design, and powerful performance capabilities, the realme Narzo 50 is poised to become the ultimate companion for tech and mobile enthusiasts.

The realme Narzo 50 is powered by an advanced processor of MediaTek Helio G96 that delivers lightning-fast speeds and seamless multitasking capabilities. Combined with ample amount of RAM, this device ensures smooth performance even while running multiple applications and games. Say goodbye to lag and hello to uninterrupted entertainment.

Equipped with a large 6.6 Pole Full display with High Colour Gamut Screen, the realme Narzo 50 guarantees an exceptional viewing experience. Whether you're gaming, streaming your favorite movies, or browsing the web, every detail will come to life with vibrant colors, sharp contrasts, and impressive clarity. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of entertainment like never before.

The realme Narzo 50 is powered by a 5000mah long-lasting battery that will keep up with your active lifestyle. It gets fueled quickly by a 33W DartCharge, so whether you're binge-watching your favorite series or engaged in an intense gaming session, you can rely on the Narzo 50 to provide hours of uninterrupted usage.

realme has always been at the forefront of mobile photography and Narzo 50 is no exception. With its 50 MP rear AI Camera and 16 MP front Camera Narzo 50 has the best camera at its price point. Featuring a versatile ultra-wide-angle lens and depth sensor, this smartphone empowers you to capture stunning photos. From breathtaking landscapes to intimate portraits, every shot will be a masterpiece.

The realme Narzo 50 has an exquisite design that exudes sophistication and elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this device showcases a sleek and slim profile, featuring a seamless blend of premium materials. Its vibrant display stretches edge-to-edge, providing an immersive visual experience that will captivate your senses.

realme Narzo 50 runs on the latest version of realme UI, offering a user-friendly interface that is both intuitive and customizable. Stay connected with the world thanks to its extensive connectivity options, including 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more. With dual SIM support, you can effortlessly manage both personal and professional contacts in one device.