While Pixel devices just got Android 15 upgrades a couple of months back, Google has launched the first developer preview of Android 16, bringing several new features and changes. In this article, we will discuss further about the upcoming Android 16.
Android 16 Features
Embedded Photo Picker
Android 16 allows developers to embed the photo picker directly into apps. This feature enables users to share specific media files without granting access to the entire device or cloud storage.
Health Connect Integration
The update introduces APIs for Health Connect, supporting the sharing of medical records in FHIR format. This ensures secure exchange of health data between apps and medical devices, with user consent.
Privacy Sandbox Update
Android 16 includes the latest version of Privacy Sandbox. This update is part of Google’s effort to replace the advertising ID with more privacy-focused tools.
Google plans to make the public beta of Android 16 available starting in January 2025. The final release is expected to come after April 2025, likely during Google’s annual I/O event. In addition, now starting in 2025, Google is adjusting Android’s release schedule to reduce delays for third-party devices receiving updates. Additionally, Google aims to release APIs more frequently to support faster app and device innovation.
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Amazon has launched the Echo Show 21, its latest addition to the smart display lineup. This new model comes with a 21-inch screen and focuses on video calls, entertainment, and smart home integration. In this article, we will discuss everything about the latest Echo Show 21, including its expected price in Nepal.
Amazon Echo Show 21 Overview
Audio and Video Features
The Echo Show 21 includes room adaptation technology and improved audio with double the bass compared to its predecessor. Its camera upgrade provides auto-framing, 65% more zoom, and double the field of view for better video calls.
Smart Home Connectivity
The device works as a smart home hub with support for Wi-Fi 6E, Thread, Zigbee, and Matter Controller. Additionally, users can locally control smart devices like lights and plugs without relying on the cloud.
Amazon has also integrated Fire TV into the Echo Show 21. Users can stream content directly on the larger screen with the included Alexa Voice Remote.
The Echo Show 21 offers customizable widgets for calendars, shopping lists, and smart home controls. It comes with a wall-mounting kit and Alexa Voice Remote, while a countertop stand is sold separately.
Amazon Echo Show 21 Price and Availability
The Echo Show 21 is priced at $399.99. It is now available for purchase on Amazon. It is very unlikely that the Echo Show 21 will ever make it here, but in any case, if it ever does, we expect to priced at no less than NPR 56,999.
A new budget phone from Redmi has been announced in India. Bearing the Redmi A4 5G tagline, the key feature lies on the core, which is the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 SoC. And it is also launching soon in Nepal. Without further ado, let’s get into the specs, features, and expected price of the Redmi A4 5G in Nepal in this article.
Redmi A4 5G Overview:
Design and Display
Beginning with the design, the Redmi A4 5G borrows its appearance from the recently unveiled Redmi 14C. You get the identical Oreo-shaped camera module and a halo-glass back on the rear side. For ingress protection, there is an IP52 rating. As for the display, it is a 6.88-inch HD+ IPS LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 600nits of brightness. Other than that, it is also certified with TUV Low Blue Light, TUV Cicardina, and TUV Flicker-Free. Which is very commendable for a budget phone.
Snapdragon 4s Gen 2
The star of the show on the Redmi A4 is its processor: Snapdragon 4s Gen 2. This budget SoC from Qualcomm boasts an energy-efficient 4nm fabrication process and 5G connectivity. You get a similar architecture to the 4 Gen 2, just slightly underclocked cores. To put it into a picture, you get 2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores here, which should provide a better overall performance and gaming in the budget segment.
Redmi has paired the chip with 4GB RAM and storage up to 128GB, which is a UFS 2.2 type, a very rare combo in the budget segment. On the software side, this guy boots on Xiaomi HyperOS skin built on top of Android 14. Redmi has promised 2 years of ANdrodi updates and 4 years of security patches for this phone.
Camera, Battery, and Others
As for the optics, the smartphone bears a 50MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera. Fueling the phone is a 5160mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. But Redmi is generous enough to bundle a 33W fast charger free in the box. Moreover, what’s more considerable is that the phone supports gigabit-fast connectivity speed on 5G.
Storage: 64/128GB, UFS 2.2, expandable up to 1TB via MicroSD card
Rear Camera: 50MP
Front Camera: 5MP
Battery: 5160 mAh with 18W fast charging, 33W charger in the box
Redmi A4 5G Price in Nepal and Availability
In India, the Redmi A4 5G is priced at just INR 8,499 for the base 4/64GB trim and INR 9,499 for the 4/128GB version. As such, when it makes its way to Nepal as well, we can expect the Redmi A4 5G price in Nepal to start from NPR 14,499.
With so many brands in the market and showrooms growing like mushrooms, one can easily figure that electric scooters are becoming Nepali folks’ favourite commute vehicles, especially in the Kathmandu Valley. Now, a familiar name has also decided to step into the category — It’s Yatri Motorcycles! We will discuss all that we know of Yatri Scooter in this article.
Yatri Scooter Overview
It will be called “Yatri P2”
The prices of electric bikes including Yatri itself go way above what a general Nepali is willing to pay for their commute. However, one can get a decent electric scooter under the NPR 200,000 mark, which is much more affordable. This is why electric scooters are so popular and are increasing in popularity in Nepal.
Yatri always knew that, and already planned for it. If you go through the company’s vision there is also a hint of what Yatri is doing right now. They acknowledge that P0 and even P1 are not well-suited for the mass market. But it has been a learning curve to build a vehicle for the mass market — Yatri P2!
Made with AI
Given the popularity of electric scooters in Nepal, it seemed like P2 would be one as well. Various sources were already claiming that Yatri P2 would be a scooter years before this announcement. Therefore, it should be called — Yatri P2, unless the company decides to throw a curve ball at us.
Involve the riders
Yatri Motorcycles posted on their social media inviting experienced riders for lunch. With this session, the company intended to get valuable insight on what to implement on its upcoming scooter. Users could register themselves into the focus group after which the Yatri team will organise a group meet. Then the riders could express what they think is important in a scooter and share the best feature they like about their current ride too.
Well, Yatri talked with users and got the data they were looking for. It is currently unclear if the company will hold another such session.
After the session, Yatri’s team went straight to work. They aim to build a scooter that is comfortable for everyone — or in other words — the most comfortable scooter. They have put together a model rig that the public can try out at their R&D centre. This will help Yatri collect ergonomics data and tailor a baseline scooter geometry.
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What else to expect?
Since it’s Yatri, the design of their upcoming scooter will surely be eye-catching. Other than that, the good amount of range will surely be another thing to expect. While Yatri P1 offers a pretty decent range of over 100 kilometres, some other offerings claim to offer nearly double the range. So, Yatri will have to step up the range game with their scooter.
What else? Pricing, of course. The affordability has always been a major critique of Yatri bikes, so we are expecting a large part of the discussion to be centred around the pricing. Being a Nepali company, there is even more pressure on Yatri to have a lower price tag than the foreign competition. Hence, we are hoping for a really competitive pricing for the Yatri scooter.
Yatri Scooter Launch and Availability
We would be getting too ahead of ourselves trying to guess when Yatri is launching their upcoming scooter, as it’s just in its initial discussion phase. Hence, it will likely take a few years before we start seeing them running on Nepali roads.
Meanwhile, check out our deep-dive on how much you can earn as an InDrive rider:
Asus is a Taiwanese consumer electronics manufacturer that produces gamer-centric devices. They have been making gaming phones for quite some time now. Now, they have launched their ninth iteration of the ROG Phone series. Let’s look at the nitty-gritty of the Asus ROG Phone 9 along with its expected price in Nepal.
Asus ROG Phone 9 Overview
Design and Display
The Asus ROG Phone 9 looks pretty much the same as its predecessor. However, there is a key difference — AniMe Vision. It is a similar take to the company’s AniMe Matrix seen in laptops. It is an array of 85 programmable mini-LEDs that can display various animations. Other than that, it comes in Storm White and Phantom Black colour options.
On the front, it has a silky-smooth AMOLED panel that can reach refresh rates of up to 185Hz. This smoothness can only be achieved through Asus’ Game Genie. Otherwise, the phone can only be pushed to 165Hz through regular settings. Moreover, the display offers up to 2,500 nits peak brightness and FHD+ resolution while recovering 103.16% NTSC colour gamut. On top of that, Asus ROG Phone 9 has a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 layering for screen protection.
Performance
Given that this phone was built to be a gaming beast, it is a no-brainer that it has the most potent chipset in the market — Snapdragon 8 Elite. While it has the raw power needed, it pairs that up with GameCool 9 technology to help maintain sustained performance. It is a multi-layer cooling system complete with enlarged graphene sheets.
Additional performance hardware on the Asus ROG Phone 9 includes LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. It comes in two configurations: 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB. In the tank, it has a 5,800 mAh battery with up to 65W charging speed support. Likewise, the phone boots on Android 15 with ROG UI and comes with handy-dandy AI features like call translator, transcription, circle to search, and so on.
The camera isn’t half bad either. It has a 50MP primary camera with a Sony Lytia 700 sensor and a six-axis gimbal. There are two auxiliary lenses in the rear camera system — an ultrawide and a macro shooter. The former is a 13MP unit while the latter is a 5MP one. Similarly, the front camera is a 32MP RGBW snapper.
Asus ROG Phone 9 Specifications
Design: Flat frames, Curved edges, AniMe Vision array on the back, IP68-rated
Dimensions: 163.80 mm x 77.00 mm x 8.90 mm
Weight: 227 grams
Display: 6.78” AMOLED Panel, up to 185Hz refresh rate, 2,500 nits peak brightness, HDR10 support, 107.37% DCI-P3/145.65% sRGB/103.16% NTSC colour gamut, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Rear Camera: Triple Camera (50MP Primary with Sony Lytia 700 + 13MP Ultrawide + 5MP Macro)
Front Camera: 32MP Camera (Centre-aligned hole-punch cutout)
Battery: 5,800 mAh cell with 65W super fast charging
Connectivity: Dual SIM, 5G, Tri-band WiFi 7, Hotspot, Bluetooth v5.4, USB Type-C
Colour Options: Storm White, Phantom Black
Asus ROG Phone 9 Price in Nepal and Availability
This phone was launched alongside its Pro model on 19 November 2024. Its lower trim is priced at USD 999.99 while the higher trim goes for USD 1,199.99. Given that, if the Asus ROG Phone 9 makes its way to Nepal, we expect its price to start at NPR 161,599.
The Gigabyte MO32U gaming monitor brings several features to the table, catering to gamers looking for a high-performance display. In this article, we will discuss everything about the latest Gigabyte M032U, including its expected price in Nepal.
Gigabyte MO32U Overview
Display and Performance
The MO32U features a 31.5-inch QD-OLED panel, which is manufactured by Samsung. It offers a 4K resolution (3840 x 2160) and a fast refresh rate of 165Hz.. The monitor supports 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and features DisplayHDR 400 True Black for improved color and contrast. The peak brightness reaches 1000 nits, and the color depth is 10-bit. Additionally, with a 0.03ms GTG response time, the monitor aims to minimize lag and ghosting.
Ergonomics and Adjustability
The monitor offers various ergonomic adjustments, including tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustment (up to 130mm). These features allow users to customize the display for a comfortable viewing experience.
Connectivity Options
The MO32U provides multiple connectivity options. It includes dual HDMI 2.1 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, and USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 18W power delivery. Additionally, the monitor has USB 3.2 ports for connecting peripherals.
In terms of features, the MO32U supports PiP (Picture-in-Picture) and PbP (Picture-by-Picture) functionalities, allowing users to view multiple inputs simultaneously. The monitor also comes with GameAssist and Black Equalizer 2.0, designed to improve visibility in dark scenes. For user comfort, it includes TÜV Rheinland-certified flicker-free and low blue light technologies. It also has built-in 5W dual speakers for basic audio needs.
Gigabyte MO32UPrice in Nepal and Availability
Gigabyte M032U pricing has not been disclosed as of now. Stay tuned as we will unravel the pricing of this gaming monitor in future updates.
Meanwhile, check out the review of the Galaxy A16 5G
The Nepali smartphone market is always growing. In recent times, all the well-established brands have moved up the pricing ladder — leaving the budget segment vacant. A new brand is here to fill that space — Hotwav. Let’s take a look at Hotwav smartphones and its price in Nepal.
Hotwav Brand Overview
Hotwav is a Chinese technology brand established in 2008 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China. It is affiliated with Shenzhen Tugao Intelligent Co. Ltd. It focuses on developing smartphones, tablets, rugged phones, power stations, and smart wearables, targeting primarily emerging markets.
The company has also collaborated with Google under the MADA (Mobile Application Distribution Agreement) to expand its reach in international markets. Their products are available in over 60 different countries. Now the brand has made its way to Nepal as well.
Hotwav Smartphone Price in Nepal
Currently, the company is offering two smartphones in Nepal with more in the pipeline. The two models are: the Hotwav Note 15 and Note 15 Pro.
Hotwav Note 15
Design: Flat frames and edges, patterned or grainy back panel
Rear Camera: Dual Camera (13MP Primary + 0.8MP Auxiliary)
Front Camera: 5MP Camera (Centre-aligned waterdrop cutout)
Battery: 5,160 mAh
Colour Options: Midnight Black, Royal Indigo, Ocean Blue
Price in Nepal: NPR 11,500
Hotwav Note 15 Pro
Design: Flat frames and edges, patterned glass back panel
Display: 6.6” Incell LCD panel, Panda Glass protection
Resolution: HD+ (720 x 1,612 pixels)
Chipset: Octa-core UNISOC T606 (12nm)
RAM: 4GB
ROM: 128GB
OS: Android 14
Rear Camera: Dual Camera (13MP Primary + Auxiliary lens of unspecified resolution)
Front Camera: 5MP Camera (Centre-aligned waterdrop cutout)
Battery: 5,160 mAh
Colour Options: Black, Indigo, Blue
Price in Nepal: NPR 12,500
As of now, only these two models have made it to Nepal. However, Hotwav Note 12 (2024) will soon join the ranks as the most capable offering among the bunch.
Samsung’s much-anticipated Galaxy S22 FE was a no-show last year. But the Galaxy S23 FE became official alongside the Tab S9 FE series and Galaxy Buds FE, and the best part? The device is also available officially in Nepal. Let’s learn more about the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, its specs, features, and the latest official price in Nepal.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Overview:
Safe design and display
Samsung has used the same design for almost all its A and M-series smartphones this year. As a result, the S23 FE has more resemblance to the Galaxy A54 than the premium S23 sibling. The frame is still sturdy thanks to its aluminum build. Likewise, you also get an IP68 rating for protection against dust and water drips.
Talking of the display, the Galaxy S23 FE sports a Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.4-inch panel with a Full HD+ resolution (2340 x 1080 pixels). It bears a 120Hz refresh rate, 403PPI, Gorilla Glass 5 protection, and HDR 10+ certification.
Improved rear cameras
Talking of the optics, the S23 FE features a 50MP primary camera sensor, which by the way, is the same sensor found on the more expensive S23 and S23+ models. And this stands as a major improvement over the S21 FE’s 12MP main camera. In addition, you get a 12MP ultrawide and an 8MP telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom. While on the front side, there is a 10MP snapper for selfies and video calls.
Performance
This year, the Galaxy S23 lineup features a Qualcomm chipset in every market. But Samsung has changed the story now with this year’s Fan Edition phone. The Galaxy S23 FE is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset for the US region while the rest of the world gets its beloved homegrown Exynoss 2200 SoC.
Likewise, the S23 FE comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. And booting the phone is Android 13 and OneUI 5.1 skin.
Moving on, the S23 FE gets its fuel from a 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast wired charging. On top of that, you also get wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. In terms of connectivity, it includes, 5G, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, and a USB Type-C port.
Battery: 4,500mAh with 25W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, reverse wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Price in Nepal and Availability
The official Samsung Galaxy S23 FE price in Nepal is around NPR 85,999 for the sole 8/256GB trim. You can purchase the device from Hukut and other authorized stores.
Asus has rolled out the ROG Phone 9 Pro, a gaming powerhouse packed with top-notch performance and features. Sitting at the top of the ROG Phone 9 lineup, it brings upgraded cooling, a sharper display, and better cameras than last year’s model. In this article, we will discuss everything about the latest Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, including its expected price in Nepal.
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Overview
Design and Build
The ROG Phone 9 Pro sports a tough build with a metal frame and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front. The back uses Gorilla Glass 3, giving it a solid yet sleek feel. It’s also IP68-rated for water and dust resistance. Weighing 245 grams, the phone comes in Phantom Black and Storm White.
The phone comes with a 6.78-inch AMOLED LTPO display offering Full-HD+ resolution. The screen supports a standard refresh rate of 165Hz, which can go up to 185Hz in select games. Its peak brightness reaches 2,500 nits, ensuring excellent visibility even in bright outdoor conditions. With HDR10+ support and 107% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage.
Performance and Storage
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the ROG Phone 9 Pro offers improved speed and efficiency over the previous generation. Asus claims a 45% boost in CPU performance and a 40% improvement in both GPU and NPU performance. The phone supports up to 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM and provides 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage, making it capable of handling demanding gaming sessions and multitasking with ease.
Running on Android 15 with ROG UI, the ROG Phone 9 Pro is committed to providing two years of Android updates and five years of security patches.
Gaming and Cooling Technology
The ROG Phone 9 Pro packs the GameCool 9 cooling system, featuring a bigger graphite sheet to keep things cool during intense gaming. For extra cooling, you can grab the AeroActive Cooler X Pro, which also adds a subwoofer for 2.1-channel audio. Plus, the AniMe Vision LED grid lets you customize with animations, GIFs, and text, giving the phone a bit of personal flair.
Camera System
The ROG Phone 9 Pro features a versatile triple-camera setup on the back. It includes a 50MP Sony Lytia 700 main sensor with hybrid gimbal stabilization for steadier shots and videos. The 13MP ultra-wide camera has a 120° field of view, and the 32MP telephoto lens supports 3x optical zoom with optical image stabilization. The 32MP RGBW sensor on the front improves selfies, especially in low-light conditions.
The device houses a 5,800mAh battery, an increase from its predecessor. It supports 65W wired charging, allowing the phone to charge fully in just 46 minutes. Wireless charging is capped at 15W. Asus states the battery will retain up to 80% of its original capacity after 1,000 charging cycles.
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 5G, NFC, dual USB-C ports
OS: Android 15 with ROG UI
Water and Dust Resistance: IP68
Weight: 245g
Colors: Phantom Black, Storm White
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Price in Nepal Availability
The ROG Phone 9 Pro’s base variant, with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, starts at EUR 1,200. If it ever makes it here, we expect the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro’s price in Nepal to start at at least NPR 171,000.
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Price in Europe (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
16GB + 512GB
Eur 1,200
NPR 171,000
Meanwhile, check our video on the best chips of the year
Though smartphones are the most popular offering in Google’s catalogue to boast the “Pixel” branding, the first-ever “Pixel” device was actually a laptop. Despite that, Google kind of forgot about it and let it fizzle out in the background. However, the Pixel-maker is ready to pick up the forgotten category back. The rumour is Google is working on a Pixel laptop!
The Google Pixel Laptop is codenamed “Snowy” and is being compared to the likes of MacBook Pro, Dell XPS series, Microsoft Surface Laptop, and the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook.
Dell XPS 13
The laptop is reportedly beyond the concept phase and Google has already greenlit the project. Furthermore, the source mentions that its development should gear up soon enough.
Since Google is drawing a parallel between its Pixel Laptop and some of the top offerings in the market, we can expect it to be a premium offering. As such, the laptop might arrive with a CNC-milled metal frame, AMOLED panel, and top-tier internals.
Considering today’s industry standard, it should have a minimum of 16GB RAM and a terabyte of SSD. Initially, there was confusion about whether the laptop would boot on Windows or Chrome OS. However, AndroidHeadlines later updated their piece saying it would come with Android instead. Additionally, Google’s two operating systems — Android and Chrome OS are apparently being merged. So there’s that.
Google Pixel Laptop Launch and Availability
While some words on the laptop have leaked, there is no concrete information on when the laptop will make it to the masses. However, with the reports of Google moving forward with the development of the Pixel Laptop — we might see it sooner rather than later.
Meanwhile, check out our iPhone 16 Pro Max and Pixel 9 Pro XL camera comparison video:
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