Phone Tech

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has taken action to block 4 million SIM cards within the last six months, as revealed by the PTA chairman during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat. The committee, chaired by Senator Rana Maqbool Ahmad, also addressed a range of topics, including challenges related to fiberization, cybersecurity, social media content, privacy, and consumer rights.

Google has announced a new policy that will deactivate all dormant Google accounts on December 1st, 2023.

Despite its humble beginnings, Facebook has evolved into a fantastic platform for both content providers and sellers. With its Friend Circle and connections to other Meta platforms, it provides a valuable social networking tool. Many people want to make money on Facebook by taking use of its features.

OnePlus is preparing to launch its first-ever foldable smartphone, the OnePlus Open, which was previously leaked in CAD-based renders. While the company officially confirmed the name, rumors suggested a delay in its late August launch due to a screen maker change.

Pakistani app developers have climbed to the 16th position in the global rankings in 2023, a significant improvement from their previous 27th position in 2018, as reported by Google. Apps developed in Pakistan were downloaded a total of four billion times last year.

Elon Musk has once again brought up the issue of the “Apple tax.” Recently, the billionaire expressed his intention to discuss the matter with Apple CEO, Tim Cook. The main focus of their conversation would be to explore the possibility of adjusting the current 30% commission that Apple charges on in-app purchases, which Musk finds excessive.

Apple’s latest generation of iPhones brought satellite messaging into the limelight, allowing users to send emergency SOS alerts in situations where they have no access to WiFi or cellular connections.

Leaked information suggests that Huawei is planning to bring back the pill-shaped punch hole feature, previously seen in the Mate 40 and P40 series in 2020.

According to a recent report, the upcoming Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are anticipated to face limited availability after their September launch. The shortage is attributed to screen production challenges at LG Display.

In a significant event, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the Temporary Mobile Registration System by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The initiative aims to facilitate overseas Pakistanis and foreign nationals visiting the country by allowing them to register and use their personal mobile phones for up to 120 days without duties and taxes.

Google has announced a new personal loan application policy in an effort to safeguard Pakistani consumers against phoney and unregistered loan applications.

Apple is reportedly exploring various new iPhone models, and among them is a rollable iPhone with a sliding screen, according to a report by Patently Apple. The company has been granted a patent for this technology, which was filed in November 2022 and recently published.