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Web Desk — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has cautioned taxpayers not to share any personal information with anyone through email. FBR, in an official announcement, says it never sends an email requesting taxpayers’ PINs [personal identification numbers], passwords, or similar access information for credit cards, banks, or other financial accounts. According to FBR, it has been observed that …

Web Desk – There is a brand new feature for the Whatsapp users as now they can log in to up to 10 devices simultaneously using a single account.  For business users this is indeed excellent news but this feature is only available in Whatsapp for beta users. This is paid version of the app allowing connecting up to 10 …

Web Desk — In order to facilitate its users with more creative freedom, TikTok has launched new editing tools on the platform. Users with the help of latest tools can adjust clips, images, sounds, and texts. Initually, the features will be made available in the US and most other regions. With new features, the TikTok content creators will be able …

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in favor and 13 against, the EU lawmakers adopted the measure, which at least in Europe will force Apple to ditch its outdated Lightning port for the USB-C …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 …