Sharaf DG has launched a new category of Windows PCs – Copilot+ PCs, in Dubai. Microsoft together with MNA partners such as Asus, HP and Lenovo unveiled the Copilot+ PCs. “These devices are set to revolutionize both work and creativity with their unparalleled performance and innovative AI capabilities,” said Karin Belbelian, Director of Category Management – Consumer Sales Organization at Microsoft. “Equipped with advanced NPU silicon, Copilot+ PCs significantly enhance productivity, creativity, and security, making them the most powerful AI PCs available.”

Karin highlighted the collaboration with Asus, HP, Lenovo, and Microsoft Surface, which brings a diverse range of devices tailored to meet users’ unique needs and elevate their computing experience. “The Copilot+ PC is designed for productivity-focused users who require premium, lightweight hardware with long battery life. It helps save time and enables more efficient work.”

“Sharaf DG is leading the Copilot+ PCs market, designed to set new benchmarks with the largest range of Copilot+ PCs,” said Nilesh Khalkho, CEO, Sharaf DG. Ifham Khalid, Sales Lead, Devices and Creativity – Middle East and Africa at Microsoft, said, “People in UAE are quick to adopt any new technology that is introduced globally. We are excited to see how consumers in the UAE will use Copilot+ PCs and their advanced AI capabilities to increase productivity and creativity in their daily lives. We are collaborating with Sharaf DG to showcase the capabilities of Copilot + PCs inside their stores, including our flagship experiences at Dubai Mall and City Centre Deira. Discover a wide selection of Copilot+ PCs and benefit from the expertise of our trained specialists at Sharaf DG, ready to showcase the full potential of these remarkable devices”.

Key Features of Copilot+ PCs:

1. A New AI Era: Copilot+ PCs are the fastest and most intelligent Windows PCs ever created. Featuring advanced Neural Processing Units (NPUs) capable of performing over 40 trillion operations per second, these PCs set a new benchmark for speed and efficiency.
2. The Neural Processing Unit (NPU) is a third processor in the computer designed to process large amounts of data in parallel, performing trillions of operations per second. It excels at providing lightning-fast, high-bandwidth AI in real time and frees your CPU and GPU up for other tasks
3. NPUs are built for intensive workloads that otherwise would deplete CPU and GPU performance. This uniquely enables us to offload our next-gen AI features to the NPU without sacrificing the overall performance, battery life, or thermals of the device.
4. NPU performance is measured by TOPS or trillions of operations per second. Copilot+ PCs have 40+ TOPs, making them the most powerful NPUs on the market with remarkable efficiency in handling AI tasks. This is particularly crucial for a notebook PC running on battery.

AI-Driven Features: The exclusive Windows 11 on Copilot+ PCs includes:

1. Cocreator: An AI tool that allows users to sketch and create images using text prompts directly in Paint.
2. Image Creator: Generate customized images and apply artistic styles to existing photos using AI-powered edits.
3. Live Captions: Instantly translate any video or audio content from 44 languages into English.
4. Windows Studio Effects: Enhance your video calls with creative filters, portrait lighting, eye contact features, portrait blur, and voice focus.

Samsung Electronics has announced the expansion of One UI 6.1.1, which will bring the latest Galaxy AI features to more Galaxy devices through a new update. With the rollout beginning in September, the update will extend the AI features of Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 to previous models including the Galaxy S24 series, S23 series, S23 FE, Z Fold5, Z Flip5 and Tab S9 series. With the latest advanced features across communication, productivity and creativity, the updated OS will elevate every mobile experience for users to deliver greater intelligence and convenience.

Communicating with someone in another language is simple and easy with Galaxy AI. Interpreter offers Listening Mode which will now be available on all expanded devices, and one-way translation — whether listening to a presentation. With Chat Assist, users can easily draft emails, social media posts, and more using Composer. Users can simply input a few keywords and Galaxy AI will generate a full message based on tone and personal style for review. Suggested replies, previously only available on Galaxy Z Flip6, will now be available on Galaxy S24 series devices — offering quick replies from the wrist when connected to Galaxy Watch7 or Galaxy Watch Ultra.

The latest expansion of Galaxy AI features can transform any Galaxy device into a powerful productivity tool. Note Assist makes time-consuming meeting notes a thing of the past, enabling translation and note summaries, while the newly added transcript feature can quickly create notes based on voice recordings. For added convenience, PDF Overlay Translation can effortlessly translate and overlay text in PDF files or even translate text in images and graphs. Sketch to Image helps enhance photos by generating a selection of image options that perfectly complement the original image based on simple sketches. Also, the advanced search capabilities of Circle to Search with Google quickly generate search results and now offer step-by-step instructions for solving complex math problems, as well as a newly added Sound Search feature.

Galaxy AI is enabling everyday users to create professional-grade content, whether they’re amateur photographers or aspiring content creators. Instantly create portraits in a variety of styles such as 3D cartoon or watercolour with Portrait Studio. Plus, Instant Slow-mo users can seamlessly slow a video down while maintaining smooth image quality before quickly saving and sharing in just a few simple steps.

The software update for the Samsung Galaxy S24 series will begin rolling out in Korea on September 5, followed by North America and Europe on September 9. Software updates for additional Galaxy devices and countries will be available in the coming weeks.

Lenovo announced its newest additions to its Lenovo Yoga and Lenovo IdeaPad portfolios at Lenovo Innovation World 2024, designed to enhance user productivity and creativity through the power of AI. Models include additions to the Lenovo Copilot+ PC portfolio. These new products promise to revolutionize the way consumers create, ideate, and produce, offering a seamless blend of performance and user-centric features.

The products—announced at Lenovo’s special event in Berlin—include:

1. The all-new Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15″, 9), an Intel Evon Edition Copilot+ PC1 powered by Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), the product of a multi-year collaboration with Intel. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 (14”, 9), Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (15”, 10) and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (13”, 10), Copilot+ PCs1 powered by AMD Ryzen processors
2. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x (14”, 9) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 (14”, 9), powered by Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processors
3. Lenovo Creator Zone, a software suite that allows creators to use natural language to ideate and generate images locally with the power of AI

These products are the latest examples of Lenovo’s commitment to leading the industry in providing cutting-edge technology, exceptional user experiences, and enhanced creativity and productivity to consumers around the globe.

“At Lenovo, we are focused on our commitment to bringing Smarter Technology for All. Our announcement of Lenovo Yoga and Lenovo IdeaPad devices and solutions embodies this commitment,” said Jun Ouyang, Lenovo’s Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Consumer Business Segment, Intelligent Devices Group. “These new products are designed to be more personalized and empower their users by stimulating creativity, increasing productivity, and fitting in seamlessly into the increasingly dynamic, tech-centric lives that they lead.”

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15”, 9) is expected to be available starting September 2024 starting at 1399 €. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 (14”, 9) is expected to be available starting September 2024 starting at 1699 €. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 (14”, 9) is expected to be available starting September 2024 starting at 999 €.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x (14”, 9) is expected to be available starting September 2024 starting at 899 €. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (15”, 10) is expected to be available starting October 2024 starting at 699 €. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (13”, 10) is expected to be available starting October 2024 starting at 699 €. Lenovo Creator Zone is expected to be available starting October 2024 with support for the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i, with support for other Lenovo Yoga devices to follow.