
The main reason for the limitation on WP8 upgrade is the prerequisite hardware. The new operating system will use dual-core processors that will be also be NFC-enabled. Moreover, the new phone will also have over-the-air update mechanism. The users will not have to connect the phone Windows PCs to install an update in the new […]
Jun 21 2012 | Posted in
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Windows Phone has been lying on the shorter side of the stick in terms of cellular carriers. So far only AT&T has been the major contactor with Microsoft on WP platform with the biggest number of phones in its portfolio. T-Mobile has a contract with Nokia, which ultimately sells Windows phones. Verizon and Sprint only […]
Jun 21 2012 | Posted in
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Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers’ Conference brought a number of new devices and operating systems. Among others was the 2012 model of the MacBook Air, the 13-inch and 11-inch. All the rumours that Apple might release a 15 incher in the line of Air have been mooted by both MacBook Pro 15-inch and no MacBook Air […]
Jun 21 2012 | Posted in
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The new MacBook Pro 15-inch version has a bigger 256 GB solid-state drive that is upgradable to 512 GB. However, the Air being an ultra-thin laptop has its limitations. It has a non-upgradable 128 GB SSD. The 128 GB of storage for a device that is design for casual use is more than enough. At […]
Jun 21 2012 | Posted in
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The keyboard gets a lot of attention. Apple has included the same keyboard with aptly distanced keys but this time they are a little shallow to increase the ergonomics of the device. Even though it has a smaller footprint, the keyboard is comfortable for larger hands to write. The LED backlight adjusts amply to the […]
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APCNGA claiming gas supply agreements violated by the government – Pakistan oil and gas News Pakistan- The CNG Association of Pakistan (APCNGA) said on Wednesday that the federal government and its oil subsidiary body of the Gas Regulatory Authority and deliberate violation of the agreements for the supply of gas without interruption, CNG industrial and […]
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Chevrolet released the new model of its flagship electric vehicle Chevrolet Volt, the 2012 version. The new vehicle is about as heavy duty as the previous and upholds the basic aesthetics of the predecessor. It has been a year since the Volt started to adorn the public tarmac but still there are certain things that […]
Jun 20 2012 | Posted in
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Let’s take a stab at it. Normally, a green car is divided into two genres, properly battery-studded electric vehicle (EV) like the Tesla that needs to be plugged in to charge the power source, and the other is a hybrid that uses batteries as primary source and when they run out of juice, a gasoline-engine […]
Jun 20 2012 | Posted in
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Driving on the Volt or any other electric vehicle for that matter has always been serene. The single gear transmission snaps out the power dips on gear shifts and all the jostling that comes with it. Instead, there is a smooth and steady drive that also brings acceleration to the scene. As it runs on […]
Jun 20 2012 | Posted in
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Audio sources include Bluetooth hands-free calling (but not audio streaming), a USB port with iPhone/iPod connectivity, an auxiliary audio input, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, AM/FM radio, and a single-slot CD player. Out of the box, the Volt ships with a standard OnStar telematics connection and three years of service that includes turn-by-turn navigation. To initiate a […]
Jun 20 2012 | Posted in
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LNG import licenses to be awarded fairly – Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources and Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has said that it is is consultation with all the stakeholders for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import. Rumors about favouring one party of Liquefied Natural Gas […]
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Government to start 100 LPG filling stations at PSO outlets – Pakistan oil and gas news "Pakistan State Oil to ensure the supply of liquefied natural gas to private companies that will install the CIS space at points of public sector oil marketing company," he said. The Minister noted that the policy of the CIS […]
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