Ufone Launches Special Mobile Internet Package

Ufone has launched this virtually unlimited mobile internet package with a 4GB limit per day, at extremely low rate, i.e. 99 Paisas per day (no additional taxes) – that’s 29.70 rupees per month.

You will have to believe what I just said, except there’s a catch. This package is available during 1 AM to 3 PM next day; meaning that 14 hours a day. Even then Rs. 1 per day is nothing, I would say, for what they are offering.

Package Details:

• Data Volume: 4GB per day
• Daily Charges: Rs. 0.99/- Inclusive of Tax
• Validity: 1:00 AM till 3:00 PM

How to Subscribe:

• To subscribe to the package of your choice, dial 100 or SMS ‘SUB’ to 810 .

How to Unsubscribe from 4GB Mobile Internet Package (1 AM to 3 PM)

• To unsubscribe from Special Unlimited Internet Package users will SMS UNSUB to short code 7810

Terms and Conditions for 4GB Mobile Internet Package (1 AM to 3 PM)

• This is a limited time offer
• Subscription in case for new customers on Ufone network can take up to 24 hours.
• Package will automatically renew on daily basis
• Rs. 0.99 will be deducted on daily basis for re-subscription
• Users who do not have sufficient balance will be un-subscribed automatically
• Remaining data will not carry forward to next day
• Fair usage policy of 4 GB limit per day apply
• Users subscribed to Hourly Mobile Internet package will not be able to subscribe this package
• User will not be able to subscribe to Hourly Mobile Internet package if they are subscribe to this data package
• Users will have to unsubscribe or consume their bundle fully before subscribing to Hourly Internet package
• This package is available to all Prepaid Ufone customers on all commercial packages
• This service is not offered on Prepaid and Postpaid VPN packages.
• Data Packages cannot be utilized during International roaming.
• MMS, Premium URL or Ufone WAP Portal premium downloads will be charged as normal
• Users can get GPRS and MMS settings by calling Ufone helpline 333 or sending an SMS with “handset model” to 222.
• Rs.0.50/ + tax would be applicable on “Info” SMS send to 800 for Prepaid Subscribers.

Complete details of Ufone Mobile Internet/GPRS Packages:

* Auto renewal after 24 hours.
** Fair usage policy of 4 GB apply on Postpaid Mobile Internet package.

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Samsung Launches Dual Sim Galaxy Y Duos in Pakistan

After Samsung Galaxy Y, Samsung has launched Android powered Samsung Galaxy-Y Duos (S-6102) – a dual SIM smartphone in Pakistan.

This is said to be yet another innovative smartphone, customized to suit the communication needs and budget of the youth, while offering the Android Gingerbread experience along with a Dual SIM feature.

The youthful device includes most of the cutting-edge features of the Samsung Galaxy range, to deliver a powerful smartphone performance. This sleek, slim, light-weight and easy to handle device features a 3.14 inch touchscreen along with a 3 Mega Pixel Camera and MicroSD storage up to 32 GB.

The Galaxy-Y Duos comes with much faster and broader Wi-Fi and GPS features, along with a Social Hub and FM Radio. For the music and video enthusiasts this device has been made compatible with MP-3 (Audio) and MPEG4 (Video) formats, while it also supports all other audio and video formats. Moreover, the Android Market offers plenty of games, handy tools and productivity apps for the Samsung Galaxy series.

Specifications:

• Operating System: Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread)
• CPU: 832 MHz
• Dual SIM: Dual Stand by
• Size: 109.8 x 60 x 12 mm
• Weight: 109 g
• Display: 240 x 320 pixels, TFT capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors
• Memory: microSD, up to 32GB, 2 GB included
• Internal Memory: 512 MB ROM, 384 MB RAM
• DATA: GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth, USB
• Camera: 3.15 MP, 2048×1536 pixels
• Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass
• Messaging: SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS
• Radio: Stereo FM radio with RDS
• GPS: A-GPS support
• BATTERY: Standard battery, Li-Ion 1300 mAh
  • Stand-by: Up to 360 h
  • Talk time: Up to 9 h
• Price: Rs. 16,500

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Facebook Can Read Your Text Messages!

Facebook is accused of accessing, reading and having the ability to write text messages on your Android smartphone with Facebook app installed on it.

Scoop was first reported by The Sunday Times (link needs subscription) saying Facebook has admitted to paper that it accessed users’ text messages for a test feature that company is planning to introduce in future.

Check below list of permissions you approve before downloading Facebook App for Android phones:

In response to Business Insider’s query, Facebook denied the report. It said:

There is no reading of user text messages.

On the Android App store, the Facebook app permissions include SMS read/write.

The reason it is on there is because we have done some testing (not with the general public) of products that require the SMS part of the phone to talk to the Facebook App.  That’s what the read&write refers to – the line of communication needed to integrate the two things.

Anyway – we have yet to make any such features available to the public. (so the Sunday Times is completely wrong when it says Facebook is reading people’s SMS. Wrong on the terminology, and wrong on the suggestion that it has been implemented).

But Facebook is right to insert this into the Android app permissions  – because yes, the app technically has the capability to integrate with the phone’s SMS system – even if that is just for our own testing.

Clearly Facebook looks dumb here. It didn’t clarify that why its Android App asks for text message read/write permission when the feature (that they are talking about) isn’t available to general public at all.

Privacy on smartphones is becoming the next biggest issue for the world. Handheld devices store most private and confidential data, which is accurate at the same time, can get exposed to exploiters with just a single click without any option of undoing it.

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Filmmakers Daniel Junge (R) and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

Filmmakers Daniel Junge (R) and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (L), winners of Best Documentary Short Award for 'Saving Face,' pose in the press room at the 84th Annual Academy Awards held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. PHOTO: AFP

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Filmmakers Daniel Junge (R) and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

Filmmakers Daniel Junge (R) and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (L), winners of Best Documentary Short Award for 'Saving Face,' present their acceptance speech at the 84th Annual Academy Awards held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. PHOTO: AFP

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