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After Fawad Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi’s Character Poster For ‘The Legend Of Maula Jatt’ Revealed

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19th September 2022: With the release of ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ just around the corner on the 13th of October, the team released character posters for Fawad Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi which has created a lot of hype amongst the audience.

The posters unveil the looks of the two lead stars in the film. While the two are seen carrying a rugged look fit for warriors on a battlefield the posters give a glimpse of how the two characters are different. Fawad Khan’s ‘Maula Jatt’ portrays a valorous look with the iconic Gandasa in his hands whereas, Hamza Ali Abbasi’s ‘Noori Natt’ looks ready to tear it all down. In the original Maula Jatt, these characters were seen played by Sultan Rahi and Mustafa Qureshi and viewers are geared up to see what elements Fawad and Hamza will be adding to their respective characters.

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‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ is a hard reboot of the 1979 classic ‘Maula Jatt’. The film has been directed by the award-winning director Bilal Lashari and produced by Ammara Hikmat under the joint venture of Encyclomedia & Lashari Films in association with AAA Motion Pictures. The screenplay is by Bilal Lashari and the dialogues have been penned down by Nasir Adeeb.

The Legend of Maula Jatt is Pakistan’s first mega-scale production with the most expensive ensembled star cast which includes Mahira Khan, Humaima Malick, Mirza Gohar Rasheed, Ali Azmat, Faris Shafi and many more.

The filmmakers have teamed with Geo Films as their presenting partner, Pakistan’s biggest media conglomerate, and a vital contributor to the revival of Pakistani cinema. The film will be locally distributed by Nadeem Mandviwalla of Mandviwalla Entertainment, who is well known for his efforts and work done for the Pakistan film industry over the decades. Internationally the film will be distributed by MovieGoers Entertainment.

Edit & Unsend iMessages – Here’s What You Need To Know

Sending messages to the wrong person and sulking in embarrassment might be a thing of the past as Apple has rolled out a new feature that lets users edit and unsend iMessages.

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iOS users have been blessed with a myriad of new features including the one which lets them unsend and edit messages within a spectrum of time.

If you have made a grammatical mistake or even texted the wrong person, you now have 15 minutes to edit what your message says and two minutes to unsend it. However, users can only edit a single message up to 5 times.

“These features are going to make a big difference in how you use iMessages every single day,” Apple’s software engineering SVP Craig Federighi explained.

iMessage’s new feature is a complete game changer for the company and iMessage senders everywhere. The message section will now not only have an edit button but an unsend option as well.

The newest update will also let users mark a message as unread even after it’s been opened.

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“With Twitter and Apple now also enabling this feature, it is clear that this is a trend that many mobile users demand from these platforms,” said Lian Jye Su, research director at market research firm ABI Research.

“Since the barrier to switching messaging platforms is near zero, rich and user-friendly features have become a critical competitive advantage.”

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How To Use The Feature?

To Edit A Message 

  • To edit a message all you need to do is to go into the thread.
  • Click, press and hold your finger down on the message you want to edit.
  • This will bring up the Tapback reactions and the quick action menu. Finally, tap Edit.
  • The editable text can now be deleted or edited.
  • Once you have made the desired changes click the blue checkmark button on the right side to save your edits.

To Unsend A Message 

  • To unsend a message you need to launch the Messages app.
  • Press and hold down on the message you want to unsend, and tap Undo Send.
  • The message will be removed from the recipients’ thread. However, this doesn’t guarantee that they have not seen the text.
  • Your thread will show a message stating that your message has been unsent.

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Pakistani Networks That Are Offering eSim & How To Set it Up

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eSim is all the rage nowadays but many of us don’t know what it is. Do you know which networks are offering it in Pakistan? Using local and travel eSIMs is advised to save money because international roaming can be pricey. Moreover, if you purchase a trip eSIM, you can avoid Pakistan’s lengthy lineups and SIM card registration red tape.

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What is eSIM?

The eSIM (embedded SIM) was introduced a few years ago. But what is this type of SIM?

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To explain it simply, the eSIM eliminates the need to carry about a chain of SIM cards in a wallet or pocket. Users can access cellular networks without using a physical SIM card in their phone. The cellular plans can instead be remotely activated on an eSIM.

Who Is Offering It in Pakistan?

In Pakistan, Jazz and Ufone have currently made eSIM technology available to their customers. Reports suggest that other carriers may soon follow suit. While Ufone began offering eSIM support in February 2021, Jazz first announced its support for eSIM activation in 2019. Among the supported smartphones are the Apple iPhone XS, XS Max, XR, Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. 

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How Can You Activate It?

Subscribers can visit any Jazz Business Center to register for the eSIM on their current number. If they want to do it digitally, they can activate the SIM through Wi-Fi. After registering, they will get a coupon with a QR code that must be scanned in the phone’s settings. Customers of Ufone can complete the same method and obtain the eSIM jacket from Ufone Service Center.

QR Code Activation?

  • On iPhone
    1. Connect to the internet via Wi-Fi
    2. Go to Settings > Cellular
    3. Tap on “Add Cellular Plan”
    4. The camera screen will pop-up to scan the QR code.
    5. Scan the QR code you received on a voucher.
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  • On Google Pixel
    1. Connect to the internet via Wi-Fi
    2. Go to Settings > Network & internet > Mobile network > Advanced > Carrier
    3. Tap on “Add Carrier/Operator”
    4. Scan the QR code you received on a voucher.

Get the eSim today and get with the times. You might be spending a lot of money on other sims and also causing a lot of inconvenience to yourself. Don’t miss out.

What are your thoughts about eSims in Pakistan? Let us know in the comments below.

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Is 2022 The Driest Year On Record?

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This summer has seen extremely high temperatures in parts of China and Europe. Beyond that, there is aridity in Africa that has put millions at risk of famine. Besides that, there is persistently low rainfall in the American West. So, have the last several months been the driest on record? Scientists have also predicted warmer and drier seasons are more likely to become the norm.

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How Is This Detected?

The amount of soil moisture, as determined by satellite photography, is one indicator of drought conditions utilised by scientists. To get a sense of how extreme recent weather patterns have been, scientists compared these dry circumstances over the past three months. They wanted to get the average conditions since the turn of the century.

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What Have The Droughts Done?

According to the EU’s Copernicus environmental programme, the drought that has affected Europe this summer may be the worst the continent has seen in 500 years. This is big news because it shows how far we are when it comes to climate change. The “soil moisture deficit” affected over half of Europe at the height of the dry period in late August. This also extends to other regions. For example, according to China’s Meteorological Administration, this summer’s lengthy spell of high temperatures in China lasted for more than two months and was the longest since records began in the 1960s.

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UN’s Reporting

The UN has also issued a warning that 22 million people may be in danger of famine due to drought conditions in eastern Ethiopia, northern Kenya, and Somalia. According to Oxfam, the region of the continent is “currently in the third year of very little rainfall paired with high temperatures.” The UN is directly working on gathering data on these regions and countries for whom drought has had terrible consequences.

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The heatwave in the UK, this time around, was especially shocking as the temperatures were soaring. They went higher than expectations too. Let’s be real about this as well. The reason why this is such a huge cause of concern for western countries is also that the people there can not handle these high temperatures. They are simply not used to it.

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Here’s How 10-Year-Olds Are Losing One Night Of Sleep Every Week

A recent study has discussed the dreadful effects of social media on children’s routines as it concluded that almost 70% of children are losing sleep equivalent to one night every week.

The study conducted at De Montfort University Leicester in the U.K. suggests that 12.5% of 10-year-olds are losing about one night of sleep per week because they’re waking up in the middle of the night to check notifications.

Social Media Engagement & Sleep

Psychology lecturer John Shaw, who headed the study, said that children were supposed to sleep for between nine to 11 hours a night, per NHS guidelines, but those surveyed reported sleeping an average of 8.7 hours nightly.

The study involved 60 students, age 10, from schools within Leicester. The study groups reported the use of social media for “more than four hours a day, with two-thirds saying they were using it in the hours before bedtime.”

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“The fear of missing out, which is driven by social media, is directly affecting their sleep. They want to know what their friends are doing, and if you’re not online when something is happening, it means you’re not taking part in it,” Shaw shared at the British Science Festival last week.

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“And it can be a feedback loop. If you are anxious, you are more likely to be on social media; you are more anxious as a result of that. And you’re looking at something that’s stimulating and delaying sleep.”

Apps With The Most Engagement 

Among the social media apps TikTok received the most engagement from children, with 90% of those surveyed saying they used the app. Followed by Snapchat with 84%, while just over half of those surveyed said they used Instagram.

According to researchers, this is the first study of its kind to look in depth at how social media sites such as TikTok and Instagram may be affecting the sleep and emotions of pre-teens.

“I suppose it is that knock-on effect on sleep and what that means for the children in terms of their cognitive development and really their social development as well because if they are always online, what does that mean for them with their in-person socialisation.” Said Shaw.

“Sleep is very important for emotion processing and memory consolidation, creativity and problem-solving among children. When they are not getting enough sleep, those processes don’t get a chance to occur,” he added.

“When it comes to biological processes during sleep, when we enter slow-wave sleep, our body rests, recovers releases growth hormone. They’re still growing, that’s why younger people tend to get more sleep than adults because they are going through biological changes.”

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Daraz And Alibaba Cloud Forges Partnership To Drive Digitalisation In Pakistan The Companies Aim To Build Up Local Technology Ecosystem Together

Karachi, 20th September 2022– Daraz, South Asia’s leading eCommerce platform and Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, have forged a partnership to power Pakistan’s digitalisation. The parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to appoint Daraz as a partner to offer Alibaba cloud computing services in Pakistan. The signing of the MOU is witnessed by Her Excellency Ms Rukhsana Afzaal, High Commissioner for Pakistan in the presence of Mr Bjarke Mikkelsen CEO and Founder of Daraz and Mr. Derek Wang, General Manager of South Asia and Singapore, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence. This move is in line with the Pakistan government’s ‘Digital Pakistan Vision’ to bolster the IT industry by building a digital ecosystem.

Founded in 2015, Daraz Pakistan is one of the most well-known brands in Pakistan. Daraz has more than 40 million active monthly users and over 100,000 active sellers. Daraz University, Daraz’s online learning centre, offers personalised and localised courses covering all areas of the e-commerce ecosystem. It gives small and medium enterprises the skills to unlock their business online. Together with Alibaba Cloud’s leading cloud computing capabilities, such as networking, and artificial intelligence, both parties will support Pakistan’s digital economy with higher adoption of cloud services.

“We are glad to partner with Daraz to bring digitalization opportunities to Pakistan, and by offering our proven cloud computing services, we are confident to support Daraz in building up Pakistan’s digital momentum to benefit the wider ecosystem,” said Dr Derek Wang, General Manager for South Asia and Singapore, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence.

“Daraz’s purpose is to uplift the communities where we operate, and through digitalisation, we can play a significant role in growing the digital economy in Pakistan. We look forward to increasing cloud adoption in the public and private sectors in Pakistan and making Alibaba Cloud accessible to SMEs and B2B sector in Pakistan,” said Mr Bjarke Mikkelsen, Daraz Chief Executive Officer.

HUAWEI CONNECT 2022 Unleashes Global Cloud Innovations and Unveils “Go Cloud Go Global” Ecosystem Plan

Islamabad, 20th September 2022: The 7th annual flagship event for the global ICT industry, Huawei Connect 2022, began yesterday in Bangkok, Thailand.

The theme of this year’s event is “Unleash Digital”, gathering over 10,000 ICT industry leaders, experts, and partners from around the world to explore how to more effectively unleash digital productivity, promote the digital economy, and build up stronger digital ecosystems.

At the event, Huawei shared the steps it’s taking to advance digital development across a wide range of industries and released 15+ innovative cloud services for the global market.

Kicking off the event, Ken Hu, Huawei’s Rotating Chairman, delivered a keynote outlining three ways the ICT ecosystem can help break through common barriers in digital transformation:

  • Boost digital infrastructure, including more robust connectivity and stronger, more diverse computing resources.
  • Help organizations go beyond simple cloud adoption and truly make the most of cloud, focusing on advanced technology services that drive leapfrog development.
  • Build out local digital ecosystems, including partner development, strengthening the digital talent pool, and providing more support for SMEs.

At the event, Zhang Ping’an, CEO of Huawei Cloud, unveiled the “Go Cloud, Go Global” ecosystem plan, and reaffirmed the commitment to Everything as a Service.

Jacqueline Shi, President of Huawei Cloud’s Global Marketing and Sales Service, said that Huawei Cloud would launch more than 15 innovations globally, covering cloud-native, AI development, data governance, digital content, software development, and MacroVerse aPaaS.

At the event, Ken Hu also spoke about how the First Affiliated Hospital of the Medical School at Xi’an Jiaotong University used AI to expedite pharmaceutical R&D and new drug discovery.

The three-day conference in Bangkok is the first stop on HUAWEI CONNECT’s global tour in 2022. For the first time in the Middle East, Huawei will introduce its HUAWEI CONNECT global event to Dubai.

The 2nd stop of Huawei Connect 2022 will be running in parallel with GITEX GLOBAL 2022 on October 11th and 12th at Madinat Jumeirah.

Original Perfumes Vs Impressions: Here’s What You Need To Know

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In these times of inflation, investing in high-end perfumes and breaking your pocket is a little difficult to cope with. But that shouldn’t refrain you from smelling like a dream and making a strong first impression. Hence comes the perfume impressions. The impressions are fragrances created using extracts from the plants and herbs used to create perfumes, colognes, and other scented products.

While perfume impressions don’t smell exactly like the original perfumes they still are a great way to customize an odor and create a signature scent from scratch. The kind of scent you customize can differ from mild to strong.

Find out more about perfume impressions and how you can create one for yourself.

How Perfume Impressions Are Made? 

Perfume comes at varying prices, likewise, not two scents smell the same. Some perfumes are said to be heavy while others are described as light. However, they are generally classified by concentration or by their scent profile (i.e., fresh, floral, oriental).

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The difference between concentrations is how long they usually last on the skin. The perfume impressions on the other hand are something you can experiment with. What works best for you might be the key to decoding a signature scent of your personal preference.

The most common ingredients used in impressions include base oils (almond, jojoba, olive) and essential oils (lavender, rose, chamomile, etc). The quantity of each essential oil differs depending on how strong you want the particular scent. A decent concoction offers a mixture of 20% base notes, 50% heart notes, and 30% top notes since they blend easily. The technique is often used in perfumes so the notes don’t dominate over the others.

Why You Should Get Perfume Impressions?

While creating perfume impressions can be fun, more importantly, you can use perfume impressions to get an idea of a certain scent before investing in a high-end product. These perfume impressions are also a great option to gift someone since they hold sentimental value.

A perfume impression is a quick way of getting yourself to smell like your favorite perfume without breaking the bank. Students and youngsters can benefit from the art of making homemade scents without having to invest much.

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Perfume Impressions In Pakistan

The business of perfume impressions has been gaining momentum in Pakistan as of late. While many brands have come out with their collections in an attempt to replicate the high-end scents – many small brands also have been decoding the essence of impressions.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for the latest news and updates.

A Bumpy Start For iPhone 14 Users? Apple Confirms New Problems

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New iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max users are running into a variety of issues. Some of these problems are actual bugs and others are a matter of people getting used to iOS 16 and their new iPhones.

iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max users are complaining about Bluetooth problems, Wi-Fi issues, and performance issues. Meanwhile, Apple has also confirmed that iMessage and FaceTime might not complete the activation on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro”. The company has acknowledged that issues may still occur, even after updating to iOS 16.0.1.

Apple Documents Problems With iPhone and iOS

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In a memo seen by MacRumors, Apple says that “there is a known issue for iOS 16 that may impact device activations on open Wi-Fi networks.” To resolve the issue, Apple says customers should select connect to Mac or to a PC with iTunes in the initial iOS onboarding process when prompted to connect to a Wi-Fi network and then return to the previous screen and try again on Wi-Fi until the activation goes through successfully.

Apple noted in the memo there are no current official fixes and that support staff must not create a repair for the issue. Unfortunately, the bug is untimely, as customers worldwide begin receiving their iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max pre-orders.

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For new ‌iPhone 14‌ customers, there is an available iOS 16.0.1 update that fixes an issue with activation and migration during setup. If you’re facing issues activating your ‌iPhone 14‌ out of the box, you may need to restore it with a Mac or PC to iOS 16.0.1 to fix the bug and fully activate your new iPhone.

In a support document, Apple tells new ‌iPhone 14‌ and ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ customers that “iMessage and FaceTime might not complete activation” until they’ve updated their new iPhones to iOS 16.0.1.

How To Solve The Problem

Experts have advised owners of older iPhones to opt for iOS 15.7 rather than iOS 16. Meanwhile, Apple is suggesting backup steps if you’re having issues after updating. You can go through the following steps to solve the problem.

  • In the Settings app, tap ‘Cellular’.
  • Make sure that your phone line is turned on. If you use multiple SIMs, make sure that the phone number you want to use is selected and turned on.
  • In the Settings app, tap ‘Messages’. Then tap ‘Send & Receive’.Tap the phone number that you want to use with Messages.
  • Go back in the Settings app, and tap ‘FaceTime’.
  • Tap the phone number that you want to use with FaceTime.

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10 Quick And Easy Snacks That Can Help You Lose Weight

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Not all snacks need to be avoided while someone is trying to lose weight. We’ve all been there when eating once a day seemed like the best solution. However, contrary to popular opinion, trying to lose weight does not need a person to restrict their diet or only eat at meals. These are all the snacks you can have and still lose weight!

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1. Hummus and Vegetables

A 2016 study conducted by doctors found that hummus has a number of advantages. Protein and fibre in hummus are both good sources and both can hasten the feeling of fullness. People who eat hummus with veggies are receiving both the nutritional benefits of the hummus and any additional nutrients from the vegetables.

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2. Nut Butter and Fruits

A healthy snack that fits into a diet is apples and peanut butter. Have peanut butter with any fruit! One medium apple, or one of the required two cups of fruit per day, contains 20% of the dietary fibre that an individual needs.

3. Nuts

Nuts offer healthy fats and protein. You can munch on them all day long. Just don’t have the additional salt ones. A person should also stay away from nuts that have been flavor-cooked because the flavors frequently contain salt or sugar.

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4. Eggs

An excellent source of protein. Due to worries about cholesterol, however, many people traditionally believed that eggs were unhealthy. However, not only are they filling but also help with weight loss.

5. Greek Yogurt

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Greek yogurt is low in fat and calories, high in calcium and protein. To enhance the flavor and nutritional content of Greek yogurt, it is safe to add fresh fruit or nuts. Go strawberries!

6. Cottage Cheese and Fruit

One cup of cottage cheese contains 24 grammes of satisfying protein. Cottage cheese and fruit make for a sweet, creamy, and satisfying snack since the cottage cheese’s protein and fat complement the fruit’s fiber.

7. Almonds and Dark Chocolate

Almonds and dark chocolate make a delicious combination. A potent flavor and health pairing is the rich chocolate flavor and the crunchy almonds.

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8. Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes

Tomatoes with mozzarella cheese are a delicious and healthy way to increase your intake of vegetables.

For a snack that is high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats, combine tomatoes with mozzarella, balsamic vinegar, and a dab of extra virgin olive oil. You won’t forget this one!

9. Oatmeal

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Our grandparents eat it for a reason. It is a wonderfully adaptable snack, oatmeal can be eaten hot or cold, at home or on the go. Simply prepare a portion of oats that is a little bit smaller than you would for a meal.

10. Popcorn

Consider air-popped popcorn instead of the butter and salt-covered variety from the movie theatre. A hearty 3-cup serving of popcorn has fewer than 100 calories and provides satisfying fibre.

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YouTube Maybe Rolling Out Something New & Exciting

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YouTube is taking its game to the next level and it’s doing so with a new project coming soon. The streaming app has been very active recently and it’s all set to launch a new video page that unify the app’s look across many systems. Read all about it here:

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What’s Going On?

YouTube has been very active with a new project. Rollouts are currently taking center stage at a considerably slower rate than anticipated for the video page but it might be closer than you expect. The new page will have a number of changes, and we appreciate the news that a new kind of interesting interface is now available.

The Changes

Amongst the changes, the carefully fashioned buttons like a pill to represent all of the key components are connected to one of the primary attractions. For instance, as opposed to before, you’ll see that the Like Count and the Thumbs Up/Down are now combined in a single container. Moreover, the app’s most used commands have also received a similar treatment when it comes to change. There are buttons for downloading, creating, sharing, and other things now. Even new stuff has been created.

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For instance, the carousel that is present on mobile devices will now be displayed beneath a channel’s data. The details will be available directly after the title, post date, hashtags, and total views of the item.

The Ambient Mode

Reports suggest this new interface is worth to watch out for because of the Ambient Mode. Here, the explanation has a chance to blend in with the bottom of the movie and the system bar. It overall provides a more immersive experience. Additionally, you may easily activate or deactivate it by going to your overflow menu.

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Increased Engagement Tactics

The appearance of the top comment is yet another significant screen feature that passionate app enthusiasts care for. This will now be located in a more noticeable area. Youtube has aimed to give people the feel of popularity.  Thus, they’re targeting increased engagement.

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YouTube’s desktop version will be even better. Here, visual descriptions are given more visual emphasis. The software obviously believes that this will be advantageous to the designers. So how excited are you to use the new Youtube soon?

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Launch Of Pakistan’s First Exclusive Metaverse Club

Karachi – Sept 10, 2022: metAsia Celebs, in collaboration with TrustVibes Inc., has launched Pakistan’s 1st Exclusive Metaverse Club (EMC) which aims to transform the entertainment industry of Pakistan. The initiative brings celebrities, industry professionals and fans under one roof in a community-centric approach with local and global privileges. The grand launch took place in a star-studded ceremony at a local hotel in Karachi.

Co-founded by Dr. Muzna Ebrahim, Sadi Shahrukh, Rashid Jamal and Hassan Farooq, metAsia Celebs is a UAE-based entertainment start-up that offers metaverse & NFT services to artist and musicians in the metaverse & NFT revolution.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Muzna Ebrahim, co-Founder metAsia Celebs & CEO, Checkmate Group said, “There is a lack of awareness and knowledge of metaverse integration among celebrities in the Southeast Asian market. This platform will offer 360 solutions and help these artists in the creative endeavours through metaverse concerts, fashion shows, and metaverse related businesses.”

The launch of EMC-Pakistan Chapter kicked off with a networking session followed up with an interactive Q/A session with the founders. Dr. Irfan Hyder, Vice Chancellor, Ziauddin University, enlightened the audience on how metaverse is shaping the next generation of education and institutions. Mr. Zeeshan Abbasi, CEO, mParsec also shared his valuable insights on ‘reality vs. fiction.’

The experience lounge was presented by TrustVibes US, which gave the attendees a look and feel of the metaverse starting with the selection of their avatars along with the immersive environments and ecosystems in the metaverse. Guests from various sectors took a keen interest in the offerings of the business opportunities in the metaverse.

Leaders of the corporate sector, academia, and celebrities from the showbiz and fashion industries attended the event including those who are already on board as the ‘first’ in the Exclusive Metaverse Club.

OPPO Celebrates 18th Anniversary, Building the Future of Intelligent Living with Inspiration Ahead

September 16, 2022 Tomorrow, on September 17, global technology company OPPO will celebrate its 18-year anniversary. Since its founding in 2004, OPPO has remained committed to its user-centric approach to technology while continuing to push the boundaries of technological innovation. From its origins as a consumer electronics company, OPPO has evolved into a full-service technology company that serves global users with integrated software, hardware, and service solutions, leading the development of smart devices and services in markets worldwide.

Whether innovating in quality on its early audio players and feature phones, delivering breakthroughs in flash charge technology and new smartphone form factors, or developing cutting-edge innovations with the MariSilicon X NPU, OPPO has always sought to discover the Inspiration Ahead as it looks to elevate the technology industry and create a better future through its ongoing innovation.

Today, OPPO is the world’s fourth-largest smartphone brand, serving customers in over 60 countries and regions in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, and maintaining strategic partnerships with over 80 telecom operators worldwide.

To celebrate its 18th anniversary, OPPO has launched a series of new online and offline services and activities to enhance its connection with users and improve their user experience:

OPPO Global Community

The OPPO Global Community (community.oppo.com) will officially launch tomorrow.  The Community has been created to provide an inclusive and open ecosystem for all OPPO users to engage, interact, and share with OPPO and with each other over the long term. The Community will also act as a hub for a number of different programs. These include the OPPO Product Ambassadors Program, which will provide users with opportunities to experience OPPO’s latest products and innovations before anyone else; the O-Chat open forum, where users around the world can discuss OPPO products and technologies freely; and OPPO Lifesetter, which invites users to share their own life stories to help inspire others.

Through the OPPO Global Community, OPPO users and tech enthusiasts will be given more intuitive and convenient access to information and updates about OPPO and OPPO activities, as well a channel for in-depth communications with OPPO technical experts about their experiences with, and insights into, OPPO products and services. The Community will also provide OPPO a more effective channel through which to communicate with users directly, receive practical feedback on products and services, and further understand the needs of users worldwide.

OPPO Inspiring Service Week

The OPPO Service Center operates more than 2,500 service sites around the world, each of which is committed to providing high-quality expertise and trusted services to customers so that every OPPO user can enjoy the full benefits of OPPO technologies and products. From the 10th to the 12th of each month, OPPO offers exclusive benefits as part of OPPO Service Day at over 900 Service Centers in 24 countries and regions. Offers include discounts on repair services, free disinfection services, and more.

From the 10th to the 17th of September this year, OPPO Service Day has been upgraded to OPPO Inspiring Service Week in over 320 Service Centers across 21 countries and regions in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. During OPPO Inspiring Service Week, those visiting OPPO Service Centers will be able to enjoy discounts on smartphone repair products and accessories, as well as free labor costs, free protective films, free software upgrades, and free maintenance. The service hours of the Centers will also be extended, and selected centers will even offer specialty local drinks for customers, providing more convenient, comprehensive, and thoughtful services.

In addition to the OPPO Global Community and OPPO Inspiring Service Week, OPPO has also released a series of documentaries telling the story of employees together with OPPO’s growth from their own perspectives.

In one documentary, Saritha Bandaru, Principle Engineer of Camera Innovation in OPPO India R&D, discusses how she identified local user needs from Indian culture and customers and led her team to develop an image algorithm that provides beautification without removing the Bindi worn by Hindu women. Li Hong, a Senior Sound Designer at OPPO, talks of being inspired by his daily life experiences to create the Sounds of Cities feature in O-Relax and help people relax through the beauty of sound. Cheng Sheng, Senior Product Manager for Advanced Technology at OPPO Research Institute, shares details of how she explored cutting-edge technologies while working on a robotic dog project with her team. Dan Amariei, Head of Retail for OPPO AED Romania, discusses leading his team through the difficulties of the covid pandemic and successfully bringing OPPO to Romania.

Despite their different backgrounds and origins, all OPPO employees share the same passion for discovering unmet user needs and searching for new ways to deliver innovation. Through their shared belief in OPPO’s brand proposition “Inspiration Ahead”, they have shown the strength of character to face all challenges with a calm and optimistic mindset. By constantly optimizing every detail of OPPO products and services, they have brought the benefits of technology to more global users.

In addition to providing great products and services over the past eighteen years, OPPO has also played an active role in undertaking its corporate social responsibility. Guided by the mission of “Technology for mankind, Kindness for the world”, OPPO is making a long-term investment in four key areas, including environment protection, youth empowerment, digital inclusion, and health and wellbeing:

Environmental Protection: OPPO has been committed to integrating the concept of sustainability into the entire lifecycle of its products. Apart from reducing the plastics used in the packaging, OPPO also strives to improve the lifespan and durability of its products. Among these initiatives, OPPO’s self-developed Battery Health Engine (BHE) helps smartphone batteries maintain more than 80% of their original capacity after as many as 1,600 charge-discharge cycles, which is twice the industry average.

Youth Empowerment: OPPO Renovators Emerging Artists Program has been launched for four consecutive years to encourage young creators to unleash their creativity and imagine the future of technology through art.

Digital Inclusion: OPPO believes in the virtue of technology and is committed to improving the product design for accessibility and the elders, to cater to the diverse needs of different groups. OPPO was one of the first to identify those with Color Vision Deficiency and introduce the Color Vision Enhancement feature, which offers up to 766 display profiles to help them enjoy a more precise color display.

Health and Wellbeing: Launched by OPPO Health Lab, OPPO Health Research Kit includes a full suite of tools to help healthcare professionals collect and analyze data, making health research easier. OPPO also cares about the mental health of our users and introduces the O Relax application, which includes a series of relaxation sounds and games to help users relax in a fun way.

Earlier this year, OPPO also launched the OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator to empower technology professionals and entrepreneurs to bring their innovations to life. With the theme of ‘Virtuous Innovation’, the program sought proposals related to the two subjects of Accessible Technology and Digital Health. This year, OPPO has received 536 proposals from 39 countries and regions, and the top 10 winning proposals were awarded grants of around USD $46,000 each, as well as further opportunities for investment, technological support, research, commercial partnerships, and global promotion from OPPO and its partners.

Looking to the future with “Inspiration Ahead”, OPPO will continue to evolve its brand and business to deliver more value for both consumers and society. On the business side, OPPO will focus on the four key future directions of smart learning, smart productivity, smart entertainment, and smart healthcare, as it continues to develop user-centric innovations and create a more intelligent living for its users worldwide. At the same time, OPPO will continue to invest in its sustainable development, empowering global users with greater confidence and optimism while working to build a better future for all.

Pepsi-verse? The Pepsi Logo Has Been Transformed Into A Portal

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Is Pepsi your favorite brand? Even if it isn’t, the beverage brand is something everybody has consumed one or more times in their lifetime. We all know about Pepsi and that’s what matters! So, how have they just created their own world? This is how!

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Pepsi Logo Becomes Something Else

The Pepsi logo has been altered into a portal to an alternate dimension. This new world will be known as the Pepsi-verse in a recent collaboration with Special Australia and The Glue Society. Do you want to join? To enter the Pepsi-Verse, simply scan any Pepsi logo with your phone and it will take you to an alternate dimension.

Check this out!

What Can People Get?

People can also get a glimpse into the universe by seeing how each one depicts how things function more differently and more amusingly there. For example, there is a realm where socks are never lost and aliens don’t kidnap you. They entertain you! Moreover, every logo leads to a unique media channel.

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According to Vandita Pandey, CMO of PepsiCo, “We are very delighted to now create a new universe of our own. It literally lets us demonstrate the pleasure and optimism that comes from thinking about life in an alternate way.” She added that, “It’s uncommon that you get to claim you’re happy to be developing an other universe. A universe that particularly transforms something as famous as every Pepsi can and logo into a way to visit it.” However, Pepsi is changing it all. Even the creation process for the universe’s content is very different from anything you’ve ever seen from the brand itself.

A New Way For Beverages?

This could eb the gateway for other beverage brands to also leverage their identity and build a representative entertainment channel. Coke already has a store and is always working with events. What they do is Pepsi’s competition however, it’s safe to say Pepsi has taken it above and beyond with this.

Taking their beverage brand to a new Nania-esque portal is an incredible initiative that is bound to attract more people.

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Here’s How Pakistanis Can Make Money On Instagram

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Pakistanis are just as talented and exceptional at making content as any other person from a different nationality. However, we were facing a disconnect and challenge in monetizing this skill because well, Instagram hadn’t listed Pakistan as an applicable country. But it all changes now with a new update! Read about it here:

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What Happened?

Pakistan has now become eligible for Instagram monetization! This means video producers can start making large sums of money similar to what is done on YouTube. Pakistan has now officially become one of the nations where individuals can profit from businesses, deals, advertising, and quality content on Instagram. This is a huge initiative for Pakistani content creators because they can now start their careers on the website. It is a hard time for the country, this gives people a lot of opportunities.

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Instagram and Pakistanis 

There is no doubt that Instagram is utilized by millions of individuals in Pakistan. It has a larger influencer community than Youtube even. Actors and artists also have an upper hand because they already have a huge following.  

But it’s also not that simple. You have to comply with monetization rules if you want to earn from Instagram. Simply go to settings in your Instagram app. Go to Access Status under Account > Branded Content. Over there, you will be able to see the requirements for monetization. If you meet the standards, you are qualified to receive compensation. If not, get working on setting up the profile! This has nothing to do with the updating of the app.

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Producing Quality Content

Although it is difficult, producing quality material is not impossible. We have the creativity, we just need to be more business savvy. For instance, it is not profitable for someone to create a static video with a still image. You need to keep up with the trends around the world.

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Moreover, the visual slideshows, looping movies, text montages, integrated adverts, and polls elevate the experience of the audience. The content that distributes false information or is dangerous will be punished. Your monetization can get blocked.

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What Is The Right Age For A Child To Get A Smartphone?

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Smartphones are incredibly useful and vital to many of us. But when should your children have their own smartphones? How do you decide?

When there is so much technology in our lives, it isn’t easy to figure out when and how to let your kids start using it. Do you go early and give them devices from a young age? Or do you hold off and teach them about responsibility first?

For most, it’s somewhere in the middle, but it begs the question: at what age should your kids get a smartphone?

According to experts several key factors can be considered when deciding if your child is ready for a smartphone – and what you should do once they own one.

When Children Should Get Smartphones?

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There is no set age that parents agree upon when it comes to giving a child their first smartphone. There isn’t much clear information from the tech industry either, though there are plenty of studies, opinions, and insights from tech leaders, educators, government offices, and much more.

Famously, Bill Gates said none of his children were allowed a smartphone until age 14. Likewise, Madonna has shared on an occasion that she regrets giving her older children phones at age 13, and wouldn’t do it again.

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Data from UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom show that the vast majority of children in the UK own a smartphone by the age of 11. Meanwhile, the ownership rises from 44% at age nine to 91% at age 11. In the US, 37% of parents of nine- to 11-year-olds say their child has their own smartphone.

European studies across 19 countries show that 80% of children aged nine to 16 reported using a smartphone daily.

“By the time we get to older teens, over 90% of kids have a phone,” says Candice Odgers, professor of psychological science at the University of California, Irvine, in the US.

Study Analysis 

Odgers did an analysis of the link between digital technology use and child and adolescent mental health. As well as other large-scale studies and daily diary studies. She found no consistent link between adolescents’ technology use and their well-being.

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“The majority of studies find no association between social media use and mental health,” says Odgers. In the studies where an association was found, the effect was small both positive and negative.

“The biggest finding really was a disconnect between what people believe, including adolescents themselves, and what the evidence actually says,” she says.

Amy Orben, an experimental psychologist at the University of Cambridge, UK, also found the evidence inconclusive. While there was a small negative correlation, on average, across the studies included, Orben concluded it was impossible to know whether technology has a direct relationship with poor well-being or vice versa. It was also difficult to highlight which factors were influencing both. Much of the research in this area is not enough to deliver meaningful results, she concluded.

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“There’s an inherent large variation around that impact [on wellbeing] that has been found in the scientific literature,” says Orben. The experience of individual teenagers will depend on their own personal circumstances.

“The only person who really can judge that is often the people who are closest to them,” she adds.

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Here’s Why This Viral Lip Plumping Hack Is Dangerous

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TikTok is an absolute gold mine when it comes to makeup and skincare hacks. Many of these hacks involve viral products TikTok users tried and loved. The best part about this treasure trove of discoveries is that they require very little effort on your part. Whether that’s a lip-plumping gloss here or a DIY scrub there, these clever little tricks are easy and most importantly, don’t cost a fortune.

However, not all hacks are created equal and definitely, not all hacks are worth trying. A similar hack is also going viral on social media and endorsed by the non-other than ‘The party girl’ Dananeer. While her fans might be in awe of how genius and easy this DIY hack looks. Let us share all the reasons why this can be extremely dangerous for your lips.

Lip Plumping Hack

The quest for fuller thicker lips has led people to try all sorts of products on their lips. From sucking on water bottles to overlining them to make them look full – there are billions of hacks available online. However, seeing people use the chilli paste on their lips has left us dreading the consequences.

The Pakistani Ken Doll also shared a couple of reasons why this hack is not worth it.

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The concoction is a mixture of vaseline, cinnamon powder and chilli powder. While vaseline and cinnamon don’t pose any undesirable effects – the same can not be said about chilli powder. The chilli powder irritates resulting in increased blood flow towards the surface. The blood flow gives the appearance of thicker-looking lips with a mild tingling sensation.

Meanwhile, the same desirable effects can take a turn for the worst if someone starts getting an allergic reaction. In such instances, there can be excessive swelling on the lips, formation of blisters, irritation and burning sensation.

While this hack might be appropriate for people with a high tolerance for spicy foods. It is extremely dangerous and the consequences can be grave.

Let us know your thoughts about the TikTok hack in the comments below.

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Marina Sports City by Al-Jalil Developers launches a sports anthem to spotlight the need of quality sporting facilities in Pakistan!

Al Jalil Developers – Developing a better lifestyle has unveiled a new anthem embodying a fresh take on a healthy lifestyle, showcasing Marina Sports City Residencia as the first such development to highlight, promote and nurture sports in Pakistan. With the limitless talent that we have in the country, a development aimed solely on fortifying sports can achieve milestones in the long run. The wins at the Common Wealth Games 2022 were a mere glimpse of what our youth has to offer when given a platform.

The anthem is more than a song, it’s a message given to drive the passion that we have for sports. It’s the very passion showcased so vividly in each lyric that ignites a sense of aw and power. ‘Junoon ki hud jahan khatam hoti hai, humara khel wahan se shuru hota hai’, the typography and literature in these words are locked in an algorithm that sets a tone unlike any other filling our hearts with profound joy.

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Be it running the tracks, swiftly dodging opponents to make the goal or swimming agilely to beat the clock; all sports are driven with the fire to win it all and Al Jalil Developers has hit this mark. The multi-faceted anthem hence shines a new light on what it is to strive, to compete and to win. The sole existence behind this project is to disseminate a whole new persona of sports being actively part of a new lifestyle that focuses on mind and body. This very exclusivity of inclusion of sports has made the anthem the shining beacon of hope that we should all aim for in today’s digital world.

Showing the tremendous will of the youth in the anthem with their faces lit up with a burning sensation has profusely made us see what it means to be an athlete at heart. An ambition so strong that if tamed through direction and guidance, the sky would be the limit. With the hashtags #khelhaijunoon and #bhaglapat we can see a new age of enthusiasm that we feared was once lost. With Marina Sports City Residencia a lifestyle begins that is the real highlight of what it means to be an athlete, truly becoming the lifestyle of champions.

AKUH signs MoU with Roche Diagnostics & Sysmex for Automated Laboratory System

The Aga Khan University’s Outreach Health Network, Roche Diagnostics and Sysmex have signed an agreement to install a new Fully Automated Laboratory system in the Main Lab and 14 outreach centers of the Aga Khan University Hospital across Pakistan.

Connected with Roche’s cobas IT infinity solutions, these latest, state-of-the art high throughput automated systems are designed to give laboratories full and transparent control over their operational processes, whether at single or multi-site operations.

Through this strategic collaboration between the Aga Khan University Hospital, Roche Diagnostics, and Sysmex, AKUH will be able to cater to the needs and enhance the capacity of its labs, not just in the main cities, but also in the remote areas of the country.

This agreement builds on Aga Khan University Hospital’s historic collaboration with Roche Diagnostics Pakistan. It also marks a significant milestone in evolving laboratory diagnostic workflows by increasing automation and minimizing operation intervention in clinical laboratories to reduce errors, improve efficiency and enable faster test results to the patients.

Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Sulaiman Shahabuddin, President AKU, congratulated and lauded the efforts of all the teams involved in achieving this milestone agreement. “All of us are playing an integral part in shaping the national health system,” said Dr. Shahabuddin, adding that cross-collaboration between different stakeholders is key in scaling up and reshaping lives through the provision of quality healthcare.

Welcoming this new partnership with Roche Diagnostics and Sysmex, Shagufta Hassan, CFO and VP of Finance, AKU, expressed her gratitude and thanked all the stakeholders involved for all their hard work. Highlighting the high-quality standards of the Aga Khan University Hospital and its Outreach Health Network, she said, “AKU is Pakistan’s first academic medical centre to receive the prestigious Joint Commission International (JCI) and College of American Pathologists CAP accreditation. I am thankful to our teams working on the front lines, and providing access to quality healthcare to millions across Pakistan.”

Recognizing the immense contribution of AKUH towards setting high quality standards of healthcare excellence, Abdul Qayyum, Country Manager, Roche Diagnostics Pakistan said, “Expanding access to health services is an important step towards reducing health disparities. I must commend AKUH for their unwavering commitment to improve healthcare delivery where it truly matters most. I am proud of our long association with AKUH and look forward to jointly expanding testing capabilities beyond main cities to reach more patients across Pakistan. Together, we are truly embodying our shared vision of shaping healthcare and improving patient lives.”

 “Healthcare excellence works with partners to spread innovations and build capability so that everyone has safe and high-quality health care. Together we are spreading innovations that equitably deliver care where people live and when they need it.” shared Rizwan Feroz, Director S. Ejazuddin & Co., official distributors of Sysmex in Pakistan.

This momentous partnership will go a long way in strengthening diagnostic capacity, increasing patient access to high quality laboratory tests and supporting faster, more cost-effective treatment outcomes to improve patient care across Pakistan.

Actor In Law Steals the Limelight at IPPA Awards 2017

A lot of Pakistani celebrities visited the city of the Big Ben, London over the weekend. The stars were traveling for a special event, The International Pakistan Prestige Awards (IPPA) 2017 took place in London on Sunday, 17th September.

Out of the list of winners, there was one film that bagged the majority of the awards of the night. It was none other than the rom-com film of the year, Actor-in-Law starring the dapper Fahad Mustafa, the late Bollywood veteran Om Puri, and the beautiful Mehwish Hayat.

The director Nabeel Qureshi was nominated for the Best Director of the year 2016, Fahad Mustafa was nominated for Best Actor and Mehwish Hayat as best actress. Om Puri was nominated for his supporting role in the film.

Nabeel Qureshi and Fiza Meerza at the IPPA Awards 2017 with the cluster of awards they won!

Actor in law won all the awards in the film category at IIPA making it the Best film in the Pakistani industry for the year 2016!

Woah! That’s a lot of awards we see on the table!

Here’s what Actor-in-Law won at IPPA 2017:

  1. Best Actor – Fahad Mustafa
  2. Best Actress- Mehwish Hayat
  3. Best Supporting Actor- Late Om Puri
  4. Best Film – Actor in Law
  5. Best Film Director – Nabeel Qureshi

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