Difference between JV & Factory Unlocked iPhone

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  The utilization of JV iPhones is deemed unlawful in certain jurisdictions as it bypasses the restrictions set by the carrier, constituting a potential infringement of the carrier's terms of service. When acquiring a locked iPhone, it typically involves a contractual agreement specifying usage with a specific carrier for a designated duration. Employing a JV SIM to unlock the phone prematurely could be construed as a violation of this contract, rendering it illegal.

  Between Difference between JV & Factory Unlocked iPhone

  Unofficially Liberated iPhones have been released from a specific network provider's grip using third-party software. This approach lacks authorization from the phone manufacturer or service provider and carries inherent risks. In contrast, Factory-Unlocked iPhones are liberated directly by the phone manufacturer or with the service provider's official approval. This method undergoes official verification, ensuring a risk-free experience.

  What is a JV iPhone?

  A JV phone is one that has been freed from a specific network provider's chains using third-party software, without the endorsement of the phone manufacturer or service provider which is illegal. It's crucial to highlight that liberating a phone with unverified software carries potential risks, including damage or functionality issues. It could potentially lead to legal issues. These phones may miss out on software updates, and certain features might be unavailable.

  Factory Unlocked iPhones

  In contrast to JV iPhones, Officially Liberated iPhones are iPhones that have received official approval from either the phone manufacturer or the service provider. When you acquire an Officially Liberated iPhone, it can be used with any service provider supporting the phone's network technology. This process is entirely authorized and carries no potential risks.

  A key advantage of Factory Unlocked iPhones is their continued receipt of software updates and access to all device features. Moreover, they come with a manufacturer's warranty, providing protection in case of any issues.

  How to Determine if you're using a JV iPhone?

  • Different Carrier Name: If the status bar displays a carrier name different from the original carrier, it might be JV phone.
  • External SIM Tools: JV phones often come with external tools like R-SIM or Gevey SIM. Check for such tools provided with the phone.
  • Test with Multiple SIM Cards: Inserting SIM cards from various carriers may prompt activation steps.
  • Unexpected Activation Steps: May ask for activation after resets or power cycles, showing custom menus or requiring codes.
  • Check IMEI Status: Online IMEI checkers can indicate the lock status, potentially revealing NOL unlocking.
  • Ask the Seller or Previous Owner: Directly inquire about the unlock status from the seller or previous owner.
  • Temporary Unlocking: JV iPhones are typically not permanently unlocked, and iOS updates or resets may require the special SIM tool again.
  • Performance Issues: Some users report signal strength or cellular data performance issues on NOL unlocked iPhones.

  PTA Tax & JV iPhones

  The primary aim of this tax is to boost government revenue and encourage the adoption of locally-manufactured smartphones.

  In response to this tax, some individuals have turned to the purchase of JV SIM-unlocked iPhones as a means to circumvent the imposed tax. However, this practice raises concerns for various reasons.

  To begin with, utilizing a JV unlocked iPhone might not align with legal regulations in Pakistan, given the government's implementation of a tax to monitor smartphone imports. Additionally, relying on a JV-unlocked iPhone may not offer a sustainable solution, as the government could enact further measures to thwart attempts to evade the tax.

  Moreover, the use of JV SIM-unlocked iPhones comes with uncertainties regarding safety and reliability. Since the unlocking process lacks authorization from the phone manufacturer or service provider, it opens the door to potential issues such as compromised network connectivity, software glitches, and hardware damage.

  Travelling with a JV iPhone

  In certain instances, employing a JV iPhone might result in legal repercussions, especially if you travel to the country where the phone was initially locked. For instance, if you acquired a locked iPhone in the United States, utilized a JV SIM for unlocking, and subsequently traveled back to the United States while still using the phone, there's a potential risk of facing legal action either from the carrier or Apple. This stems from the fact that you're essentially utilizing the device in a manner not intended by its design, thus violating the terms outlined in your contract with the carrier.

  Conclusion

  Navigating the realm of JV iPhones requires careful consideration and awareness of potential consequences. While these devices may offer a workaround to carrier restrictions, their use can pose legal and contractual challenges. From potential legal actions by carriers or manufacturers to the risks of compromised device performance, users should weigh the benefits against the potential drawbacks. It's crucial to be well-informed about the legality of unlocking methods in specific jurisdictions and to make decisions that align with both the user's needs and legal obligations. In the ever-evolving landscape of smartphone technology, staying informed and making responsible choices ensures a smoother and more secure user experience.

THE NUN 2 (2023) Movie Review

 

The NUN II

Scarier than its predecessor but not being the most original horror sequel. Felt like a fun haunted house ride with a compelling mystery intertwined with all the jump scares you could want. In my opinion it has surpassed the first movie and met my expectations. Excellent cinematography, suggestive setting. Outstanding performance by the protagonist. Excellent cross referencing throughout the movie.

An epidemic infection of conjunctivitis

 

An epidemic infection of conjunctivitis has spread in different areas in Karachi. It has been observed that people of all ages, including children, the elderly, and young adults, are susceptible to conjunctivitis. Ophthalmologists recommend that anyone experiencing symptoms should promptly isolate their pillow and towel and seek medical attention. Wearing black glasses is not a significant factor in preventing the spread of infection. 

Getting to Know Conjunctivitis

Pink eye disease is identified as an inflammation in the conjunctiva. Speculating what that is? It is the external clear membrane of thin tissue that covers the white area of your eyes and lines the eyelids from the inside. In case you are guessing that it is called pink eye because one of its major symptoms is a reddish pink eye, you are right.

 While the disease isn’t severe at all, it may cause vision loss in rare cases. That’s why you need to be aware of its existence in your eyes when it happens and get it treated as soon as possible.

What are conjunctivitis symptoms that we all must be aware of?

Apart from irritation, redness and swelling, here are the conjunctivitis signs and symptoms you must be on a lookout for.

• Loads of unintentional tears.
• Discharge - watery or coloured in yellow or green.
• Crusts forming on the eyelids that make them stick.
• Itchiness in the eyes.
• More intolerance towards brighter light.
• Lymph nodes that are swollen.
• Avoid self medications.
• Blurry and hazy vision.
• Loss of vision (rare)
• Severe pain (rare)
• High fever (rare)

People also ask ‘can conjunctivitis cause headaches?’. The answer is yes, and bacterial conjunctivitis takes most of the blame here.

Once you know these conjunctivitis early symptoms, make sure getting an eye test done. If you live in Karachi, you can find professional eye consultants at Z.E. Eye Hospital

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NADRA Launches Online Passport Renewal Facility, Here’s How to Apply

 

The Directorate of Passports and the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) have introduced a joint initiative with DG & IP for online passport renewal services.

Pakistani applicants in the country can only apply for the renewal of their passports. While overseas applicants can utilize the Online MRP Web Portal for all kinds of renewal services including reprint damage, Type “new” for newly born, reprint lost, reprint exhaust, and partial modification for newly married female applicants.

Requirements

The following documents must be present at the time of application.

• A photograph of up to 5MB in size.
• Filled Fingerprint form.
• Supporting documents vary depending on the age and category.
• Valid credit card for online payment.

Online Application

Follow these steps to apply online.

• Press the ‘Get Started’ button.
• Register your account via email as well as SMS code. For overseas Pakistanis, the code will be sent via email only.
• Now start the application for a machine-readable passport by filling in the application.
• Enter your address for passport delivery.
• Now pay the fees via credit card/debit card (Visa/Master only).
• Enter your personal details.
• Fill in the present and permanent addresses.
• Now upload your photograph.
• Upload all the supporting documents.
• Download the form and do not forget to capture the 4 fingerprints required by the system.
• You need to set the scanner at 600 DPI, JPEG/JPG, and Grayscale. Now scan the form and upload it.
• Review the information and submit it.

It is important to note that there is no refund policy. In addition, users registered in the Pak-identity system can directly log in through their username and password.

 

Imported High-End Phones to Get Higher Tax Rates in Upcoming Finance Bill

Fixed amount of sales tax would be replaced with the standard rate of 17 percent sales tax on certain categories of phones.

The policy has been incorporated in the Supplementary Finance Bill 2021, which is to be approved by the National Assembly.

In this regard, mobile phones have been divided into two broader categories.

The first category would cover those mobile phones having import value up to USD 200-250. The second category would include cellphones with a value of above USD 200-250. The sales tax table would be revised under the Sales Tax Act 1990 by placing all kinds of phones in two categories based on their import value in completely built condition (CBU), semi-knocked down (SKD), or completely knocked down (CKD) condition.

Presently, mobile phones are divided into seven categories. These cellular mobile phones or satellite phones are charged on the basis of import value per set, or equivalent value in rupees in case of supply by the manufacturer, at the rate as indicated against each category as per Ninth Schedule to the Sales Tax Act 1990.

Sales tax is charged on the import of mobile phones in the CBU condition at the time of import or registration (IMEI number by CMOs). Sales tax is charged on the import of mobile phones in CKD/SKD condition, and sales tax is charged on the supply of locally manufactured mobile phones in CBU condition.

In extension, Sales tax is charged at Rs. 10-130 to Rs. 9,270 per phone, depending on its import value. For example, Rs. 1,680 fixed amount of sales tax is applicable on the import of mobile phones (CBU condition), where value is exceeding USD 100 but not exceeding USD 200.

Similarly, a fixed amount of sales tax of Rs. 1,740 is applicable on the import of cell phones (CBU condition) where the value is exceeding USD 200 but does not exceed USD 350. Additionally, sales tax of Rs. 5,400 is chargeable on the import of mobile phones in CBU condition exceeding the value of USD 350 but not exceeding USD 500. A fixed amount of sales tax of Rs. 9,270 has been collected on the import of mobile phones in CBU condition exceeding the value of USD 500.

The government’s new policy of taxation on mobile phones is to levy the highest rate of 17 percent sales tax on the import of mobile phones with a value above USD 200. The 17 percent sales tax would be applicable on the import of cellular mobile phones in both the CKD/CBU form. Whereas, the existing lower sales tax rates on the import of mobile phones up to USD 200 would not be changed.

Therefore, cell phones having a value below USD 200 would continue to be charged on the existing rates of mobile phones under the Sales Tax Act.

Toyota eyes mass EV output in China as early as 2019: report

Model to be based on C-HR sport utility vehicle.

Toyota Motor Corp is likely to begin mass production of electric vehicles (EVs) in China as early as 2019, the Asahi daily reported on Saturday.

Toyota to use Nvidia’s AI technology for self-driving cars

The model will be based on the C-HR sport utility vehicle and manufactured for Chinese market only, the report said without citing sources.

The pace of production is to be decided after taking into account the regulations and the subsidies, the report said, adding that annual output could start with more than several thousand units.

Astonishing view of Drigh Road underpass in Karachi

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National Panchayat

Panchayat –Nurturing those who are rejected!

MUN; The new 'cool'. Everyone wants to attend it whenever they can but the extravagance and the immense cost might be one of the problems.

In this era of commercial MUNs, The Young Democrats and Pakistan Debating Council has taken an initiative to break the stereotypes and promote this one of the most fruitful and prestigious form of debating to those who can't afford those expensive MUNs and provide them a platform where they could compete face to face with the all the debtors who have all kind of facilities to learn and prosper in this field with the FIRST EVER FREE OF COST, MUN BASED CONFERENCE OF PAKISTAN IS GOING TO HAPPEN THIS AUGUST!

YES YOU READ IT RIGHT, FREE OF COST! Not a single paisa will be charged from any delegate. No registration fee, no delegation fee and no positions for the people who get a delegation.

This venture would not just have free registration but also ABSOLUTELY FREE SOCIALS which will be revealed soon in the near future.

Interested already? Hold on, there's more...

This venture is named NATIONAL PANCHAYAT. As the name suggests, it will be having all bilingual Pakistani parliament based committees which would be sarpanjed (chaired) by ACTUAL MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT, A CONTENT HEAD OF A FAMOUS TV CHANNEL ARY, AND ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS JOURNALIST.

THIS IS NOT IT!!!

What's new? Well, not revealing everything here, let's leave you with some curiosity.

The main aim and motive of this venture is to promote the MUN culture, to teach them the critical thinking required in the communication and debates. We will try our best to provide you with everything required to learn this format and produce more diplomats who have the instinct to see and question things they see in the routinely life.

Panchayat: The concept behind this word is to be different from all others and our sole purpose is to serve the masses. Panchayat – Because Everyone deserves a chance.

In the world, full of desires for change, why not change the mainstream structure of Model United Nations happening around. We have seen many potential individuals who desire to participate in such healthy public speaking activities but couldn't do it due to economic feasibility.

Let’s Break the Ice, this time no early bird discount no requirement of 4 figure fee to participate because this is going to be “FREE OF COST”.

National Panchayat will simulate four bilingual national committees which will discuss most pressing issues of Pakistan, conduct Panel talks and YES, will organize sophisticated social events.

JOIN IN AT https://www.facebook.com/events/152719078600544/?ti=cl FOR MORE DETAILS, BELIEVE ME, NOT EVEN HALF OF THE INFORMATION HAS BEEN REVEALED IN THIS ARTICLE

So mark your calendars for 25th-27th August.

Organizing by Young Democrats Joint Venture with PDC (Pakistan Debate Council) Achievers

#Panchayat

Counter Strike 1.6 officially dead as ESEA shuts down last server

ESEA made the franchise better by implementing anti-cheat engines to prevent hackers from playing the game along with introducing additional features including a system which allowed players of all levels to compete with each other, making the entire CS 1.6 experience better and more competitive.




This doesn’t necessarily mean ESEA is done with the Counter-Strike franchise as the E-Sports Association is still going strong with the latest title in the CS franchise, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

Honda unveils bold new 2018 Accord

Honda Motor Co Ltd on Friday will unveil its newest-generation Accord, one of four re-engineered midsize sedans that Asian automakers are betting on to win market share as Detroit rivals shift focus to SUVs, crossovers and pickup trucks.

In a nod to driving enthusiasts, Honda will offer manual transmission as an option in two versions of the 2018 Accord, instead of only automatic shift in most midsize cars. Certain new Accords will be available with a new 10-speed auto shift, which Honda called a first for a front-wheel drive car.

The new Accord’s infotainment system can be upgraded over a Wi-Fi network, although functions such as braking or engine performance will not be upgradable over the air, Honda said.

Honda’s unveiling of the new Accord coincided with its announcement of a recall of about 2.1 million vehicles for a defect linked to fires.

Housefull 3 Review

Watched Housefull 3 last Sunday. I survived will you? Too much of junk. Avoid it. It all ends with a predictably pointless climax that just cannot arrive quickly enough. For this third assault on the senses, the surgical removal of the brain is needed, not temporarily switching it off.

All AliExpress Orders Being Blocked at Karachi Port

For the past two months or more, items ordered from AliExpress have failed to deliver. Whenever tracking information is available, the items get lost after they have arrived at the Karachi port.

All items ordered through AliExpress are handled by the shipping company of origin, until they reach Pakistan. Once packages reach Pakistan, they go through customs clearance. Customs officers have the authority to open the packages and repack them if there’s any doubt regarding the item’s description. The packages are then forwarded to Pakistan Post, which delivers the package to the buyer.

However, this process is being handicapped by someone. The packages are getting misplaced as soon as they get to Karachi, and the list of culprits is pretty short. 

AliExpress sellers have been refunding the buyers for the time being, but if this continues any longer, we won’t be surprised if they stop shipping to Pakistan altogether. The online retailer could put Pakistan on its blacklist, or the sellers themselves might stop delivering to Pakistan.

This is unfair play and someone is guilty here. The forces behind this must be apprehended before Pakistan is shamed in front of the world yet again. It will not benefit the public, the customs, the e-commerce industry or the delivery service providers if such an instance happens and could fend off interest from international retailers like Amazon and Ebay.

Top 10 Chinese Concept Cars At 2016 Beijing Auto Show

1. Beijing Auto ArcFox-7

The ArcFox-7 is an extremely beautiful electric supercar with scissor doors. It is based on a Formula E race car, and powered by a 603 horsepower motor. The ArcoFox-7 is mainly intended to draw attention to the booming EV business of Beijing Auto, but small-series production of a track day-only car is a real possibility.

The main observable trends that emerge from these concept cars are: a move to electrics cars, steps to more daring design, and a clear up market movement, the infamously cheap Chinese cars are fast becoming a thing of the past.

2. Hongqi B-Concept

The B-Concept heralds a new beginning for Hongqi, ‘Red Flag’, the oldest and most famous Chinese automaker, best known for state limousines and parade cars. They are working to shore up their passenger car division and the B-Concept previews a future full-size sedan that will compete with cars like the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

3. LeSee EV

The LeSee EV is a four-door electric sedan with semi-autonomous driving, smartphone-based remote control, and a 210 kilometer per hour top speed. The LeSee was developed by LeEco, a Chinese internet compact that also backs Faraday Future. It is intended for the Chinese market and the production version will be made in China.

4. Chery FV2030

The Chery FV2030 is a typical example of a truly outrageous concept car, shaped like an off-road racer with gull wing doors, huge wheels, and a fiery red paint job. Some design elements will come back on future production cars, like the chrome bar above the grille and the air inlets in the bumper.

5. Qiantu Auto K50 Roadster

China’s first drop-top electric supercar with stunning lines, a carbon fiber body, and powered by a 400 horsepower motor.  Likely the best looking Chinese car ever. The coupe version is expected to hit the market in the fall, with a price similar to the cheapest Tesla Model S. The Roadster will follow in late 2017.

6. Lingyun Two-seater

Lingyun is a company that is absolutely convinced the future lies in two-wheeled electric vehicles. Their latest concept is simply called “Two-seater”, and stands on two wheels, one front and one rear. It uses mechanical gyroscopes to maintain balance, and Lingyun claims battery life is 80% longer than on a four-wheel car.

7. Haval HB-02

The HB-02 shows that the Haval brand, owned by Great Wall Motors, is going for a more daring design for its SUV lineup. Sharp creases, tiny LED lights, and a big gaping grille; the HB-02 has it all. It previews a premium compact crossover that will be launched on the Chinese car market in 2018, mainly aimed at young car buyers living in the big cities.

8. Ranz RF-EA1

The Ranz RF-EA1 is a design study for an exciting electric four-door sport sedan, with a super sleek body and eye-catching black over gold paint. ‘Ranz‘ is a brand owned by the FAW-Toyota joint venture for making cheap electric cars. However, since its inception in 2013 Ranz has failed to launch a single car. The RF-EA1 shows they are still alive.

9. Zhiche Auto SUV

The Zhiche Auto SUV is a full-electric aerodynamic four-seat coupe, loaded with technologies for connected-cars and connected-mobility, in short tech that allows a vehicle to communicate with other cars and with the wider world. The Zhiche Auto SUV is developed by a Beijing-based new-energy vehicle (NEV) company, and the production car will launch in 2017.

10. Dongfeng HUV

Dongfeng has long been looking for a credible off-road cruiser to cash into their army-vehicle fame. The HUV might be just that; a square shaped rough looking truck on large wheels with an almost straight standing windshield. The production version is expected to launch next year, powered by a decidedly petrol four-cylinder engine.