Zong Offers MusiCall...

Zong has announced this new service called MusiCall, which will enable its customers to enjoy musical experience when they make calls to their friends and family.

This exciting service is topped by MusiCall content which is absolutely free. You can download from a treasure trove of melodious songs, inspiring instrumentals and much much more from Zong MusiCall Library without paying any charges (limited time promotion). In addition to this Offer you can also Copy free Music during the conversation. .

Zong MusiCall features are not limited here, you can also select different music for different people and play special effects during the conversation by just pressing a keypad button on your mobile phone.

Methods To Subscribe?

• Via SMS: Send Sub to 5500
• Via IVR: Dial 5500

Subscriber Eligibility:

• All packages of Prepaid and Postpaid users are eligible for this service

How To Use Zong MusiCall Service?

• Just Dial IVR 5500 to subscribe and download free content.

Detailed Mechanics:

• Once the service is subscribed customer will listen to the default Zong instruments if he did not purchase any content
• After selecting content, customer will be given the option to assign the selected instrumental/Music on his phone keys i.e. from 1 to 9 .
• Customer can enjoy Zong MusiCall by adding a prefix 55. BGM call can be connected to ON-NET, OFF-NET, PTCL as well.

How to control Volume during the Zong MusiCall

• Customers can easily control the volume of the music during Zung MusiCall and can end the music as and when he wants
  • To increase volume press ‘#’ key.
  • To Decrease volume the ‘*’ key.
  • ‘0’ key will mute the Music playing in the background during the Zong MusiCall
  • By pressing ‘0’ key again will re-activate the MusiCall service
• Zong MusiCall Service also allows the customers to add sounds effects after listening to lots of content by dialing 5500 IVR
• The content list will be continuously updated for maximum customer appeal & engagement

Copy Favorite Music

• Zong MusiCall service allows the user to copy the music of other MusiCall users by just pressing the “*” key during the call
• Initially party A and Party B needs to be subscribed on Zong MusiCall in order to copy music

Zong MusiCall Pricing:

• For Prepaid Subscription Charges: Rs. 0.5+Tax per Day
• For Postpaid Subscription Charges: o Rs. 15+Tax per Month
• IVR Charges to 5500: Rs. 2+Tax per Minute
• Content Download: Initially FREE for Limited Time Offer
• Zong MusiCall Tune Copy: Initially FREE for Limited Time Offer
• SMS to 5500: Rs. 2+Tax/SMS
• Call Charges with prefix 55: Will be charged as per the package plan (Prepaid & Postpaid)

How to Unsubscribe:

• Type Unsub and Send it to 5500 ( 2+Tax)
• Dial IVR 5500 for un-subscription by following the easy instructions

Terms and Conditions:

• Calls with prefix 55 will be charged as per package plan
• If customer is subscribed to LBC,Sixer Offer and Free Minutes his BGM On-net Call will not be charged and he can enjoy music as much as he can as per the subscriber offered .
• Service available for both Prepaid and Postpaid users.
• Service is not applicable for International calls & Roamers
• After using the service for a month, if customer do not have the service subscription fee for next one month he will be unsubscribed
• If customer is not subscribed to Zong MusiCall Service and want to initiate a Zong MusiCall by dialing 55 before the required number, call will not be initiated and customer will be prompted to press 1 to subscribe the service.
• Prepaid customers cannot purchase monthly bundle.

iOS 6 / 6.1 Jailbreak Tool Evasi0n For Windows And Mac Is Now Complete, Private Beta Testing Is Next...

Can’t contain your excitement for the upcoming untethered iOS 6 jailbreak? We’ve seen the excitement and enthusiasm in the jailbreak community rising steadily in the last few weeks, eventually reaching boiling point yesterday when the Evad3rs team officially lifted the lid on the Evasi0n jailbreak. While we will need to exercise just a little more patience until we can get our hands on the public release of Evasi0n, the team have happily announced that things are progressing nicely for all the supported platforms.

The official Evasi0n website has been updated this morning to reflect the progress being made behind-the-scenes, as well as having the intention of keeping all potential users in the loop with the current status. At the time of writing the current status of the untethered was being classified as 68% complete, with Windows and OS X versions of the new jailbreak tool being complete and only the Linux variant to finish.

There’s been a great deal of discussion about the tool that will be released as the gateway to getting the Evasi0n untether onto our iOS devices, but it’s great to see that not only is it nearly complete but will also support the three major desktop platforms and open the jailbreak up to as many people as possible. As work on the Linux version of the software continues, so does the testing to ensure that there are no unexpected surprises or delays come launch day.

The additional good news is that the Windows and OS X versions of the tool are already likely involved in some closed doors private beta testing with a range of iOS devices and firmware versions. When the jailbreak eventually drops it will support twenty-two devices on all iterations of iOS 6.x meaning that thorough testing is a vital part of the pre-release schedule.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that testing of the jailbreak will be limited to extremely tightly controlled conditions, with only members of the Evad3rs team and tried and trusted affiliates getting access to the files and source prior to official release. As pointed out in our original announcement post yesterday, all of the devices that are shown on the Evasi0n website have their calendar icons set to show the number 3. As things stand at the minute we should still be in line for a Super Bowl Sunday release.

(source: Twitter)

Sorry Apple, the BlackBerry Z10 Is Hotter Than the iPhone...

I've always hated BlackBerry phones. Disgracefully ugly bricks they were—until the BlackBerry Z10. The BlackBerry Z10 ishot. Truly beautiful, elegant hardware. If the OS is as nice as it seemed at CES, I will totally snatch one up.

These BlackBerry Z10 vs iPhone 5 comparative renders by our friend Martin Hajek are great. Not only because they show off just how beautiful a phone RIM has built, but because they demonstrate why we should still care about BlackBerry. With hardware as lovely as this, it may still have a chance at coming back with a vengeance.

The comparative images were made by Martin using leaked physical data and pictures of the real thing. Both phones are 3D renderings so you can see how they look next to each other (Martin did the same with the iPhone 5, creating product shots that looked exactly like Apple's before the actual phone's release).

I love that is has zero navigation/home/crap buttons at the bottom. It does it all through the screen's touch abilities—and that's all you need. I hate stupid, lazy buttons running on the bottom of phones, Apple/Google/Microsoft.

We'll see what happens on January 30, when it's all finally revealed.

Also, check out the renders for the N10—RIM's new model for the keyboard diehards—at the end. You can download Martin's amazing 3D models here.

The N10 however, no matter how polished, still looks ugly to me.

RIM Becomes Blackberry, New OS Blackberry 10 Launched, Z10 and Q10 Smartphones Announced...

Today is a big day at Blackberry, which is now a company than just a smartphone brand. RIM today announced that it has renamed and rebranded itself to become Blackberry company – the name it has been using for its smartphones since the beginning.

The much anticipated Blackberry 10 Launch event is going to serve as a last hope for the company to revive back. Its a make or break situation. Apparently the chances are minimal but, there’s a hope.

Best chances the Blackberry has is with its newly launched OS, the Blackberry 10, which is already getting positive reviews. It is an entirely revamped OS with wonderful features. However, both newly announced phones – the Z10 and Q10 – aren’t the stunners.

Stock quotes for Blackberry are flying low and it is feared that it could hit the USD 6 mark, the lowest in the history. Analyst say that Blackberry’s strange decision of delaying the availability of Z10 and Q10 in US market is going to play rough with the market trend for the firm.

Blackberry has said that Z10 and Q10 will hit US market in March only while they are launching both the devices in UK tomorrow.

More details about the Blackberry 10 OS are covered in a separate post. Here we will rundown the specification for both the Z10 and Q10 devices.

Blackberry Z10

Z10 – the flagship smartphone from Blackberry – is a high-end device to run on Blackberry 10.

Available in Black and White colours, the Z10 is a compact and solid built smartphone. Running on a 1.5 Ghz dual core processor – backed with 2GB RAM –  the Z10 boosts a 4.2″ LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 768 x 1280 pixels, which puts it in HD category.

There is a 8MP camera on the rear supported by enhanced native app with filters and stabilization. Font facing 2MB camera can be used for MMB videos.

Early testers said that battery life for Z10 is disappointing, which is a shame.

Here are other specs for Blackberry Z10:

• OS: BlackBerry 10 OS
• Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon
• CPU: Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
• GPU: Adreno 225
• Design:
  • Dimensions: 130 x 65.6 x 9 mm
  • Weight: 135 g
• Display:
  • Type: Capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
  • Size: 768 x 1280 pixels, 4.2 inches (~355 ppi pixel density)
• Memory:
  • Card slot: microSD, up to 32 GB
  • Internal: 16 GB storage, 2 GB RAM
• Connectivity: GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual band, Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP, NFC, USB
• Camera:
  • Primary: 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
  • Secondary: 2 MP, 720p@30fps
• Battery: Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery

Blackberry said that Z10 will start shipping tomorrow but will hit various markets in phases. About pricing the company said that it may depend on the operator that customers are contracting with.

The Z10 is said to hit UAE on February 10 and will be available for an unsubsidized price of AED2,599 or Rs. 70,000.

Blackberry Q10

Blackberry Q10 comes with physical QWERTY keyboard, a relief for many avid Blackberry users.

Q10 looks like typical Blackberry devices that will now run on Blackberry 10 OS, the Q10 on a 3.1 inch Super AMOLED display. There is a 2GM RAM support with more room with expandable MicroSD card.

Here are further specs for the Q10:

• OS: BlackBerry 10 OS
• Chipset: TI OMAP 4470
• CPU: Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
• GPU: PowerVR SGX544
• Design:
  • Weight: 139 g
• Display:
  • Type: Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
  • Size: 720 x 720 pixels, 3.1 inches (~328 ppi pixel density)
• Memory:
  • Card slot: microSD, up to 32 GB
  • Internal: 2 GB RAM
• Connectivity: GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HUSPA, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual band, WiFi Hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP, NFC, USB
• Camera:
  • Primary and Front Facing Camera
• Battery: Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery

Pricing and availability for Blackberry Q10 is similar to that of Z10. It will be available in different markets starting April. Price will depend on network operator as well.

How to Make Conference Calls?...

With extremely low cellular tariffs, the phenomenon of conference call is already getting popular in Pakistan.

For those who aren’t familiar, conference call is a facility offered by almost every telecom operator that allows more than two callers to speak with each other simultaneously, on a single line.

In addition to service offering by your telecom operator, conference call facility also requires your handset compatibility. However, almost all handsets (especially the newer models) allow conference calls.

How to Make Conference Call:

Before making a conference call, you probably will have to check with your operator for the service activation. Not all operators offer this service pre-activated and free.

Operator wise details for the Conference call services are given below.

Once you are sure that conference call service is activated on your number, following is the standard method for making a conference call:

• Dial a number
• when connected, put this number on hold
• Select “New Call” or “Add Call” from options and Dial another number
• when second number is connected, Select “Conference” or “Merge Calls” from options
• You can repeat the same procedure to bring more persons into conferencing

Just to add, this process of making conference call may vary from handset to handset. If you can’t find the “conference” or “Merge Call” option when connected with two calls then you need to check your phone manuals or vendors for any further guidance.

Things to note:

Conference call service activation is only required for the person who is initiating calls. Other receivers can get connected even without service subscription.

You will be charged for all the calls simultaneously. For example if you are connected with three friends (other than you) through a conference call then regular tariff will be applied for three separate calls.

Making Conference Call on Ufone

• Ufone allows up to 6 people of any network (1 initiator + 5 other numbers) to make a conference call with each other.
• To Activate Conference Call facility with Ufone, simply SMS SUB to 6789
• One-time Conference Call Activation charges of Rs. 3.00/- + Tax is applicable to both Prepaid and Postpaid Subscribers
• Ufone allows conference calls on all Voice packages excluding Postpay Unite and Prepaid Life value Packages, EDGE USB Data Packages (both Prepaid & Postpaid), U-Circle Life, U-Circle Life Plus, Prepay SMS Roam & Josh IR.

Making Conference Call on Mobilink

• Mobilink allows up to 4 people of any network (1 initiator + 3 other numbers) to make a conference call with each other.
• Mobilink offers conference call to postpaid subscribers only
• Mobilink charges a monthly subscription charges of Rs. 50/- for conference call facility
• Dial 111 to activate conference call facility on your Mobilink number
• There is another service called “Conference Bridge”, offered to both Mobilink prepaid and postpaid customers to organize conference meetings of up to 25 participants. Service Charges for Conference Bridge are Rs. 50 per month and are applied to all “Conference Bridge” participants.

Making Conference Call on Warid

• Warid allows up to 6 people of any network (1 initiator + 5 other numbers) to make a conference call with each other.
• Conference Call facility is available to all prepaid and postpaid Warid Numbers
• Conference call service comes pre-activated on all Warid numbers and hence they aren’t charged for the service

Making Conference Call on Telenor Pakistan

• Telenor allows up to 6 people of any network (1 initiator + 5 other numbers) to make a conference call with each other.
• Conference Call facility is available to all prepaid and prepaid and postpaid Telenor numbers
• Conference call service comes pre-activated on all Telenor numbers and hence they aren’t charged for the service

Making Conference Call on Zong Numbers

• Conference call facility is free of cost with both Zong prepaid and postpaid plans
• There are no activation requirements for Conference Call services
• Zong hasn’t indicated the maximum number of callers that can participate in a single conference call

How to Make Conference Calls with PTCL

• You can subscribe to conference calling service by dialling 1236 or through walk-in channels
• Dial first person’s number. When the call connects, press the ‘Flash’ button quickly (You can find Flash Button on handset keypad)
• This puts the first person on hold.
• Dial second person’s number.
• When call connects, again press flash quickly and press 3.
• This puts three people together.

evasi0n website hints at Sunday release for iOS 6 untethered jailbreak...

As pointed out on Twitter by @Pix3lDemon, the website setup for the upcoming evasi0n jailbreak tool strongly hints at a Sunday release. While this isn’t entirely surprising, seeing as members of the evad3rs themselves hinted at a Super Bowl day release, it does reafirm the belief that Sunday, will indeed be Funday.

As you’ll see on the evasi0n.com splash page, each device that shows a visible Calendar icon is displaying a ’3′. It just so happens that the first Sunday in February is on the 3rd. Coincidence? Probably not. Check past the break for the screenshot.

So there you have it. If you have anything planned on Sunday, and chances are you will, I suggest you plan around the jailbreak release.

Thanks, Pix3lDemon.

Ufone Celebrates its 12th Anniversary with Great Fervour...

Abdul Aziz, President and CEO Ufone along with the senior management at the Cake Cutting ceremony on Ufone’s 12th anniversary at Ufone Tower in Islamabad

Ufone celebrated its 12^th anniversary on January 29,2013 at the new Ufone Tower in Islamabad.

The event was attended by the management along with a large number of Ufone employees from the twin cities of Islamabad & Rawalpindi.

New home to the happiest customers in the country, the “Ufone Tower” is interestingly the tallest building in the city. The event started with a light show which brought the city to life and it was seen that people from all over stopped to see the interesting light and music show.

This was followed by a cake cutting ceremony and a musical performance to end the fun loving evening.