Gemini 4 Argon Reportedly Runs Alan Wake 2 at Over 140 FPS on Apple Silicon
Google’s Gemini 4 Argon has drawn attention following an experiment that reportedly converted Alan Wake 2 from its x86 Windows environment to an Arm64 build designed to run…
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Samsung Users Warned About One UI 9.0 Update After Galaxy A57 Boot Issues
Samsung users may want to delay installing the Android 17-based One UI 9.0 update for now, following reports of startup problems affecting some Galaxy A57 smartphones. According to…
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USF Spends Over $1 Billion on Telecom Projects to Expand Connectivity in Pakistan
Pakistan’s Universal Service Fund (USF) has deployed more than $1 billion in contracted subsidies to improve telecommunications connectivity across the country, according to Federal Minister for Information Technology…
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PTA Plans Mandatory Verification for Foreign SIMs and eSIMs in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has proposed new regulations requiring identity verification for international roaming users who access Pakistani mobile networks through foreign SIM cards and eSIMs. The…
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PTA Inspects 115 Telecom Sites Across Pakistan to Improve Mobile Network Quality
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has inspected 115 telecommunications sites across Pakistan as part of its ongoing efforts to improve mobile network performance, coverage, and service availability. The…
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PTA Advises Mobile Users to Enable Wi-Fi Calling for Better Connectivity
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has advised mobile phone users to enable Wi-Fi Calling and review their 4G/LTE settings to improve call quality and connectivity, particularly in areas…
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Zong Launches Z HomeFi as Pakistan’s First 5G Fixed Wireless Home Broadband Service
Zong has launched Z HomeFi, a 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) home broadband service that the company describes as Pakistan’s first 5G-powered fixed wireless home internet offering. The…
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Pakistan Plans Network Sharing Rules for Major Telecom Operators
Pakistan is preparing new competition rules for the telecommunications sector that could require dominant telecom operators to provide national roaming access to competing companies. The proposed framework is…
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PTA Briefs More Than 165 Universities on Internet Safety Rules
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has stepped up efforts to promote safer and more responsible internet use among university students and academic institutions across Pakistan. The telecom regulator…
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PTA Issues New Threat Alert, Urges Parents to Monitor Children’s Digital Activity
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a new advisory urging parents to pay closer attention to how children use mobile phones, tablets and laptops amid growing concerns…
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Meta Expands Muse AI With Open-Source Gadgets and Muse Home Link
Meta is expanding its Muse artificial intelligence platform beyond its upcoming Muse Charm device with a new initiative designed to let developers create their own AI-powered hardware. The…
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Social Media Companies Yet to Register With PTA Under 2021 Rules
Several social media companies have not registered with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), despite being asked to comply with regulatory requirements introduced under Pakistan’s online content rules. The…
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Google Unveils Gemini 4 Argon With Advanced AI Capabilities at Lower Cost
Google has unveiled Gemini 4 Argon, a new frontier artificial intelligence model designed for complex coding, research, enterprise work and cybersecurity tasks. The model is being introduced as…
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PTA Seeks Greater Authority to Reconsider Telecom Merger and Transaction Approvals
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has proposed expanding its powers over telecom mergers, acquisitions, and other major transactions by removing a proposed one-year limit on the reconsideration of…
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Zong Named Pakistan’s Fastest Mobile Network in Latest PTA Benchmarking Report
Zong has emerged as Pakistan’s fastest mobile network for national download and upload speeds, according to the latest mobile network experience benchmarking data covering the second quarter of…
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AI Tools Cost Up to 3,700% More for Pakistani Workers
Artificial intelligence tools are becoming more affordable globally as competition increases and the cost of AI performance continues to decline. However, the same services can remain significantly more…
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Vivo Quietly Launches Y600i With Massive 8,000mAh Battery in Budget Segment
vivo has quietly expanded its Y600 smartphone family in China with the introduction of the new vivo Y600i. The latest budget-focused device stands out with a large 8,000mAh…
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Honor X9e Pro Launches With 11,000mAh Battery and 10,000-Nit HDR Display
Honor has officially launched the X9e Pro in Malaysia, introducing a smartphone built around a massive 11,000mAh battery and a display with a claimed peak brightness of up…
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PTA Chairman Explains Why TikTok Live Still Works in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has explained why TikTok Live remains accessible to some users in Pakistan despite restrictions on the feature. PTA Chairman Hafeez Ur Rehman told…
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Oppo Find X10 Pro Max Launches With Three 200MP Cameras and Dimensity 9600 Pro
Oppo has officially introduced its latest flagship smartphone, the Find X10 Pro Max, bringing a combination of high-end hardware, a premium display and an unusual camera setup featuring…
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GOVY AirCab Makes Pakistan Debut at PAPS 2026
Pakistan’s automotive and mobility sector witnessed an unusual technology showcase at PAPS 2026 with the debut of the GOVY AirCab, a two-seat electric aircraft designed for short-distance urban…
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vivo X500 Series Launches With 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro and 200MP Telephoto Camera
vivo has officially launched its new X500 smartphone series in China, introducing three camera-focused flagship models: the vivo X500, X500 Pro and the new X500 Pro Max. The…
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iPhones Could Get Even More Expensive in 2027 Amid Rising Memory Costs
Apple could face further pressure to increase iPhone prices in 2027 after reports that it has agreed to pay Samsung higher prices for DRAM and NAND memory beginning…
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PTA Survey Reveals Zong and Jazz Lead Pakistan’s Mobile Network Performance
The latest Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Quality of Service (QoS) survey has highlighted strong competition between Zong and Jazz across key mobile network performance indicators in Pakistan. According…
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Jurisdiction Dispute Delays Finalization of Pakistan Telecom Competition Rules 2026
The finalization of Pakistan’s Telecommunication Competition Rules, 2026, has been delayed amid a longstanding jurisdictional dispute between the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Competition Commission of Pakistan…