Web Desk — Google’s Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro mobile phone focuses the most on fundamental smartphone features: the phone call. Google refuses to forget about the phone part of its smartphones.Google product manager Brian Rakowski said, “Pixel 7 is designed to be the best phone for actual phone calling.” There’s Clear Calling for improving the audio quality of …

Web Desk — On Tuesday, the EU parliament passed a law requiring USB-C to become the standard charger for all new smartphones, tablets, and cameras starting in late 2024. With 602 votes in favor and 13 against, the EU lawmakers adopted the measure, which at least in Europe will force Apple to ditch its outdated Lightning port for the USB-C …

Web Desk — In April-June of this calendar year, Islamic Banking Industry assets reached an all-time high of Rs6,781 billion, an increase of Rs836 billion. On Monday, the SBP issued the latest Islamic Banking Bulletin, which noted that net investments and financing grew by Rs470bn and Rs269bn, respectively, during the quarter. As for funding, IBI’s deposits rose by Rs610bn during …

Web Desk — Amazon is going to introduce some new products in an invite-only virtual event being held today. It is expected that the company will launch new products across its lineup of brands. Amazon is known for keeping its upcoming releases under wraps, and it usually uses its annual September event to announce a lot of new products. Those could come from Amazon’s …

Web Desk — Indus Motor Company (IMC) is operating at 40-45 percent production capacity despite having orders for the next four months. The assembler of Toyota vehicles predicted at least a 40pc decline in volumetric sales in FY23 due to higher car prices, a hike in interest rates, strict auto financing rules, recent floods, and restrictions on CKD imports. According …

Web Desk — Play Store is getting an update to make it easier to discover and download apps across all Android devices, including Wear OS watches, Android TVs, tablets, and cars with Android Auto. Three updates were made: a new device-specific search filter, new sections in the Android app for devices other than phones, and new options for remotely installing …

Web Desk — In a new feature, WhatsApp is going to allow users to share a direct link to a call, making it easier to stay in touch. Call Links will appear on WhatsApp this week and will be accessed through a banner at the top of the Calls tab. Call Link is only available for WhatsApp users who have …

Web Desk — Japanese carmaker Mazda has announced its complete withdrawal from Russia as according to the company officials parts exports to its factory would end and production would cease when stocks will ran out. The company says it sees no path to restarting production in Russia. Mazda has been manufacturing cars for the Russian market in the eastern city …

Web Desk — As Roger Federer retired from tennis, questions have been raised about the retirement of the other two members of the ‘Big Three,’ but Novak Djokovic has said he is not “old enough” to consider retirement. As a result of Federer’s recent struggles with injuries and form, fans and former players were full of sadness when he announced …

Web Desk — Automakers have urged the government to ease the import embargo after observing a significant drop in sales and car finance. Director General of the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) Abdul Waheed Khan has written to the Ministry of Industries and Production to clarify the import curbs that are shattering the auto industry. As per the quota allocated …