When it comes to security, the iPhone has never disappointed its users. From fingerprint to face recognition, it has always provided a seamless and secure way to unlock devices. Now, imagine unlocking your iPhone with just your heart- sounds like sci-fi, right? Let’s dive into this pulse-pounding new ‘Heartbeat Unlock’ iPhone feature!
Unlocking iPhone with your heartbeat
Apple has a new patent for a way to identify users by their heartbeats.
The patent says “The electronic device can include a heart sensor having several leads for detecting a user’s cardiac signals. The leads can be coupled to the interior surfaces of the electronic device housing to hide the sensor from view, such that electrical signals generated by the user can be transmitted from the user’s skin through the electronic device housing to the leads.”
So it is built on the ECG feature of the Apple Watch which can record your heartbeat and rhythm using the electrical heart sensor (on Apple Watch Series 4 or later and all models of Apple Watch Ultra).
Will this shake up the iPhone’s look?
Despite this groundbreaking feature, the iPhone remains conscious of its design. This new feature (likely debut in iPhone 17 Slim) will have a built-in heart sensor that can detect your heart activity and electrical signals. For this the heart sensor uses several small metal parts, called leads, to pick up signals. These leads are hidden inside the device and when you touch it, the electrical signals travel from the skin to the leads through the device housing.
It’s like having a tiny team of electricians working behind the scenes, to create a perfect symphony between your heart and your device with every beat!
In some designs, the leads for the ‘Heartbeat Unlock’ feature are connected to special areas outside the iPhone for signal detection. These areas blend in with the rest of the device, so you can’t feel or see any difference.
The feature uses the heart signals it detects to recognize who you are and can perform certain tasks based on your identity. In some cases, it can even figure out your mood from the heart signals and provide information related to how you’re feeling. A personal health detective on your wrist?
iPhone Heartbeat Unlock: Final Thoughts
If this feature becomes a reality, it could introduce an additional layer of security and personalization to iPhones, offering users a range of biometric options. But for now, Face ID provides an excellent level of protection and convenience, but there’s always room for innovation. We’ll need to stay tuned for Apple’s official announcement or further leaks to uncover further details. Who knows? Maybe it’s this ‘Heartbeat Unlock’ is the next big thing that’ll completely reshape our experience with iPhone security.
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So this is my review of the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 7. It’s the usual, expected upgrade to last year’s Galaxy Watch 6 — and yeah — that definitely doesn’t sound all too exciting for a Samsung smartwatch at first.
In fact, there’s even a “Galaxy Watch Ultra” this year, which is pretty much all that everyone’s talking about these days it seems. Especially since that thing is supposed to be Samsung’s long-overdue answer to the excellent Apple Watch Ultra (review).
But you know what? After using the regular Watch 7 for a couple of weeks now, I really believe this is the best Samsung smartwatch for most folks. ‘Cause compared to the past few generations of Galaxy Watches, this guy isn’t just an iterative upgrade that you might think. Let’s talk about it.
So the one consistent complaint I’ve had with every Samsung smartwatch I’ve ever used is that… they don’t feel smooth enough. Not for a flagship smartwatch at least. I would have no trouble jumping between different apps and stuff but the occasional lags and delays would painfully remind me of how underpowerful Samsung’s custom Exynos chips are.
Well… Samsung still didn’t go with a Qualcomm processor like I had hoped but that doesn’t matter at all since the Watch 7’s new “Exynos W1000” chip is easily one of the best things about it. So much so that I haven’t even had to dial down the system animations to make the whole thing appear smoother, more responsive.
Everything just works as you’d expect and after all this time of wearing this thing on my wrist, I’ve only ever noticed the Watch 7 show any sign of stutter on a couple of occasions.
Like when ending a particularly lengthy workout, for example. I’m still not convinced that the W1000 has a “three times faster CPU” like Samsung claims but yeah, this is the first Galaxy Watch that actually feels snappy enough to keep up with everything I do. And apart from a faster processor, the Watch 7 bumps the internal storage from 16GB to 32GB for all the apps and watch faces I’d wanna install so that’s good to see as well.
Battery
300 mAh (40mm), 425 mAh (44mm)
WPC-based wireless charging
The other interesting thing about the Exynos W1000 is its supposed power efficiency too. Mostly because this is literally the only other chip fabbed under a more efficient 3nm process besides what you’d find on the latest iPhones, Macs, and iPads. The chip itself is apparently 30% more power efficient, whereas even Wear OS 5 has some efficiency gains when recording workouts so I was super looking forward to the battery life on the Watch 7.
And for what it’s worth, I’m not completely disappointed with what I’m getting here.
No, Samsung didn’t magically figure out how to make it last a week long or so — like a Huawei or an Amazfit smartwatch — although the Watch 7 has been lasting me around 30 hours on average. That’s with it tracking at least an hour’s worth of workout every day, getting me a couple dozen notifications, and measuring everything it can at all times. Including my heart rate and stress levels, while I’ve also enabled blood oxygen monitoring overnight.
I know that’s… definitely not too impressive but let me remind you that I’m wearing the smaller 40mm version of the Watch 7. So if you decide to go with the 44mm model instead, that should comfortably last you a day and a half at the minimum.
As for the charging speed, it still takes about an hour and a half for a complete refill. Although the weird thing is that the Watch 7 no longer supports reverse wireless charging from a Samsung phone. More on that in just a minute but I don’t think it’s that big of a deal, since the whole process always felt a bit finicky and… just not that efficient to me.
Software
Wear OS 5 (with One UI Watch 6 on top)
4 years of guaranteed updates
Okay, I wanna talk about the software side of things now.
And like always, Samsung smartwatches are the first to taste the latest version of Wear OS. And one thing you need to know right away is that the new Wear OS 5 update itself is mostly centered around under-the-hood optimizations. Like that power efficiency thing I mentioned a while ago, instead of some big, fresh, fancy features.
But that’s obviously not to say that the Watch 7 feels boring to get around or anything. Oh no. ‘Cause Samsung’s custom “One UI Watch 6.0” skin on top of Wear OS 5 is definitely a breath of fresh air that I’ve been waiting for.
One UI Watch 6.0
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Homescreen
App drawer
Control center
Settings (1)
Settings (2)
Weather tile
Workout tile
It’s got an entirely new typeface across the system UI that looks a lot more modern, the system animations feel a lot more fluid, and there are a few new watch faces and a few redesigned widgets to go along with it all as well. And if you were looking at Apple’s latest smartwatches and thinking “Hey… that double-tap thing is pretty cool. Why can’t my Galaxy Watch do that?” then you’re in luck.
Double pinch away
The Watch 7 has that exact same feature that Samsung likes to call “double pinch”, which should be coming to older Galaxy Watches too by the way. It only works in a handful of apps right now — and it works fine — like when I gotta accept an incoming call or pause a stopwatch.
So yeah, the Watch 7’s software experience is pretty much as good as it gets. I have come across a couple of bugs here like how the notification doesn’t show up properly sometimes but I’m sure Samsung will sort it out with a future update. And talking about updates, there are 4 years of updates to look forward to on this thing so there you go.
Health and Fitness Tracking
100+ workout modes
Heart rate, stress, sleep, body composition analysis
Upgraded Samsung BioActive sensor
Alright, remember what I said about the Watch 7 not being compatible with reverse wireless charging anymore? Well… there’s actually a good reason why Samsung chose to do this.
A damn good reason in fact because the Galaxy Watch 7 finally, finally uses a next-gen health sensor… which apparently messes with the shape of the back glass to support wireless power sharing but whatever. I’m more than happy to say goodbye to some feature I barely had any use for if that means we’re getting better health readings.
The second-gen BioActive sensor on this guy has a whole bunch of new colorful LEDs that are supposed to increase the accuracy of literally everything. Heart rate, stress, sleep, blood oxygen levels… the whole nine yards. I didn’t have that many complaints about heart rate measurement on a Samsung smartwatch during idle conditions before, although I always wished they could’ve been a bit more consistent during workouts.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 - Health tracking
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Heart rate
Stress
Blood oxygen saturation level (SpO2)
And yes, that’s exactly what you get here. I don’t workout a lot but I do go on occasional walks, runs, hikes, and play Table Tennis to keep myself active. And when I recorded those on my Watch 7, I’ve been getting noticeably better heart rate readings with it.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 - Heart rate failed to record
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Especially when I’m hitting the anaerobic heart rate zone. There was this one time when the watch failed to log my heart rate mid workout (maybe I wore it a bit loose I don’t really remember) but other than that, I’ve found the Galaxy Watch 7 to be an excellent fitness tracker.
I just wish I could say the same about its location tracking.
Its dual-band GPS isn’t all that impressive
I had really big hopes for the Watch 7 in this matter since this is Samsung’s first ever smartwatch with dual-frequency GPS but take a look for yourself.
I promise you that I didn’t literally walk through buildings as it suggests so… yep. This thing still struggles to accurately pinpoint my location even when I’m walking around a relatively open space outdoors.
Anyway, the Watch 7 also has a few new features like creating a custom workout routine to include different exercises — and even the ability to race against yourself to monitor and improve your form — that you might find interesting. Whereas that new BioActive sensor also enables something called an “AGEs Index”.
Without getting into too much detail, the “Advanced Glycation End products” — AGEs — index can be a good indicator of your overall metabolic health and biological aging process. It can even predict the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart attack, and stroke but that turned out to be the biggest nothingburger on the Watch 7 for me. Talk about expectation vs reality!
Just… look at this.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 - AGEs Index
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I don’t even know what to make of all this ‘cause Samsung doesn’t give me any particularly useful data to work with. Am I doing better? Worse? I really can’t tell! This is still labeled as an experimental feature for now, to be fair, so I hope Samsung figures out a way to make it more insightful in the coming days.
Energy score, finally
But I gotta say the new “Energy score” on the Watch 7 has been a fantastic way to start my day. This is actually something I’ve wanted Samsung to come up with for the longest time, and it’s finally here.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 - Energy Score
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It’s almost exactly like the “Daily Readiness” score on Fitbit and Google‘s Pixel smartwatches — or Garmin’s “Body Battery” score — and what it does is basically score my sleeping habit and my workout activity of the previous day on a scale between 0 and 100. To quickly visualize how ready I am for the day, and how I should plan my workouts for maximum efficiency.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 - Sleep tracking
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Talking about sleeping habits, the Watch 7 is also capable of detecting signs of sleep apnea now. It’s unfortunately not available here in Nepal so I couldn’t test it out, although you should know that this only works with a Samsung phone. Alongside other features like ECG measurement, irregular heart rhythm notifications, and even that “double pinch” thing I talked about before.
Beneath all the performance upgrades and all the health and fitness tracking features, the Galaxy Watch 7 is one well-crafted, one fine-looking smartwatch as well. I know it doesn’t look all that different from last year’s Watch 6 or anything but maybe that’s a good thing.
It’s still every bit as durable as you’d expect, thanks to that stainless steel frame, a sapphire crystal glass protecting the display, and a…ll the durability certifications you could possibly imagine.
Display
1.3 / 1.5-inches Super AMOLED panel
Sapphire crystal glass protection
While I don’t think I even need to talk about how insanely good Samsung’s display game is right? The Watch 7 does have a digital bezel instead of a physical one that I love so so much — and there isn’t even a “Watch 7 Classic” this year by the way — but that’s it.
And the only way this guy appears any different from last year’s Watch 6 is with the color options and band styles. So the Watch 7 now comes in silver, green, and cream colorways whereas its default strap choices also feel quite well thought out if you ask me. Like this “Sport” band that I’ve been rocking which has this subtle stitching next to the lug that adds so much character, so much animation to the watch.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 review: Conclusion
Alright. So that’s it for my full review of the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 7.
And there’s just no other way to say it: all in all, this is a very impressive smartwatch. I’ve never said this about Samsung’s past few generations of Galaxy Watches but this thing just hits different. From that upgraded health sensor to all the new health and fitness tracking features and the much-needed performance boost itself, the Watch 7 finally feels like a no-compromise Samsung smartwatch that you and I deserve.
Of course, it’s far from perfect though.
The Watch 7 still doesn’t have a multi-day battery like I’d want and a couple of its perks like dual-band GPS and AGEs index need a lot of fine-tuning as well. Not to forget, a bunch of the new features that Samsung has been advertising for the Watch 7 will eventually arrive in older Galaxy Watches too. Including the three-year-old Galaxy Watch 4 (review) lineup.
But if you’re in the market for a new Wear OS smartwatch — or if you’ve been meaning to upgrade from Watch 4 or Watch 5 — this is easily one of the best options out there. Especially to those with a Samsung phone ‘cause that’s when you get to enjoy all that the Galaxy Watch 7 has to offer.
Google has released the Google TV Streamer 4K, a new device that offers a faster and more premium experience than previous Chromecast models. In this article, we will discuss everything about the latest Google TV Streamer 4K, including its expected price in Nepal and availability.
Google TV Streamer 4K Overview
Audio and Visual support
The Google TV Streamer 4K supports up to 4K HDR at 60 FPS. It includes Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and various audio formats. The device offers USB-C, HDMI 2.1, and Ethernet ports. Connectivity options include Dual-Band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.1, and an Ethernet port. It is made with at least 65% recycled plastic. The device features a 22% faster processor, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage
The Google TV Streamer 4K not only serves as a media streaming device but also doubles as a smart home hub. Designed to sit in front of the TV, it improves connectivity with smart home devices. The device runs on Android TV OS, providing access to over 700,000 movies and shows from apps like YouTube TV, Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV. It also includes over 800 free live TV channels.
Personalization and Content
Google AI curates personalized content suggestions across all subscriptions. Additionally, Gemini technology offers detailed summaries, reviews, and season breakdowns. Users can create watchlists for each family member.
The device supports casting media from phones, adding to speaker groups, and controlling music from the TV. It also offers a slideshow feature for displaying pictures from Google Photos.
Smart Home Integration
Ambient Mode turns the idle TV into art or a personalized screensaver using generative AI. The device supports Matter and includes a built-in Thread border router. The Home Panel allows users to control cameras, lights, temperature, and blinds directly from the TV.
Voice Remote
The voice remote now features improved ergonomics, a textured back, and an optimized button layout. It includes a customizable button for quick access to apps or the Google Home panel. Voice search allows users to find content and locate lost remotes, which beep when called via Google Assistant or the Google Home app.
Google TV Streamer 4K Price in Nepal and Availability
The Google TV Streamer 4K is priced at USD 99.99. It is available in Hazel and Porcelain colors. If it ever makes it here, we expect the Google TV Streamer 4K price in Nepal to start at no less than NPR 15,000.
Lava added a 5G offering to their Yuva lineup a few months back. Now, the company has added another entry-level smartphone to the series — it’s not a 5G phone. Matter of fact, it’s a very basic offering. Let’s take a look at the Lava Yuva Star further in this article and discuss its potential price in Nepal as well.
Lava Yuva Star Overview
Design and Display
This phone looks similar to something like the Redmi Note 12 with the squircle camera island. It comes in a monotone finish with flat edges. The Lava Yuva Star comes in three colours: White, Black, and Lavender. Moreover, all the options appear to have a glossy finish to them.
On the front, the phone has a 6.75-inch display with an LCD panel. It has a waterdrop camera cutout. Additionally, the resolution on this thing stretches HD+ and the refresh rate is the standard 60Hz. Nothing fancy going on over here.
Performance
This continues over to the performance side of things as well. The Lava Yuva Star packs the UNISOC SC9863A processor as its primary driver. It is a pretty basic chipset with 28nm fabrication, eight cores, and a peak clock speed of 1.6GHz. However, UNISOC does mention that there is AI application support on this silicon.
Other than that, you are getting 4GB RAM with an option to double it virtually. The storage on this thing is rather moderate too at 64GB. Similar to the memory, you do have an option to expand it, but through a MicroSD card. The Lava Yuva Star boots on Android 14 Go, which is a lite version of the regular Android 14. Furthermore, we can expect a bloat-free experience on this phone, similar to other Lava offerings.
The camera department is led by a 13-megapixel primary shooter on the back. It is coupled with a 2MP auxiliary unit, which is likely a depth sensor or a macro lens. Nevertheless, it will barely serve any purpose. In the meantime, the Lava Yuva Star has a 5MP front camera for selfies and face scanning.
In the tank, it has a standard 5,000 mAh cell with a measly 10W charging speed. Likewise, for additional security, it comes with a fingerprint on the side. Given the market, it will likely come with dual SIM support. Looking at the chipset’s parameter, we can tell that the Lava Yuva Star will have 4G cellular and WiFi 2.4 GHz, as well as Bluetooth v4.2 support for wireless connectivity. On the other hand, it will have USB Type-C and a 3.5mm headphone jack for wired connections.
Lava Yuva Star Specifications
Design: Monotone design with flat edges
Display: 6.75” LCD Panel, 60Hz refresh rate
Resolution: HD+ (720 x 1,600)*
Chipset: Octa-core UNISOC SC9863A (28nm)
RAM: 4GB + 4GB extendable
ROM: 64GB + expandable with MicroSD card
OS: Android 14 Go
Rear Camera: Dual Camera (13MP Primary + auxiliary camera of unspecified resolution)
Front Camera: 5MP Camera (Centre-aligned waterdrop cutout)
Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock
Battery: 5,000 mAh cell with 10W charging
Connectivity: Dual SIM, 4G, WiFi 2.4, Bluetooth v4.2, USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack
Colour Options: Black, White, Lavender
Lava Yuva Star Price in Nepal and Availability
The smartphone was unveiled on 6 August 2024 in India for an asking price of INR 6,499 for the only variant. If and when it arrives here, we expect the Lava Yuva Star price in Nepal to be NPR 11,499.
Lava Yuva Star
Price in India (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
4GB + 64GB
INR 6,499
NPR 11,499
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HUAWEI has introduced two new tablets, the MatePad Pro 12.2 (2024) and MatePad Air (2024) in China. These devices offer a range of features, from high-performance displays to powerful battery life and amazing AI capabilities. But in this article, we will discuss exclusively the latest Huawei MatePad Pro including its price in Nepal.
Huawei MatePad Pro Overview
Design and Display
The MatePad Pro 12.2 features a gold design with a skin-friendly micro-velvet material, measuring 128.53 x 271.25 x 5.5 mm and weighing 508 grams.
The MatePad Pro 12.2 has a 12.2-inch dual-layer 144Hz OLED display with 2800 x 1840 pixels resolution. It offers a 92% screen-to-body ratio, 2000000:1 contrast ratio, and 2000 nits peak brightness. It supports 1.07 billion colors, P3 wide color gamut, and ΔE < 1 color accuracy. Additionally, it includes PaperMatte technology.
Camera and Battery
The MatePad Pro 12.2 comes with a rear camera setup that includes a 13MP main lens and an 8MP wide-angle lens. It also has an 8MP front camera.
The MatePad Pro 12.2 has a 5050mAh dual-cell battery (equivalent to 10100mAh) with 100W Turbo charging. It can reach 85% in 40 minutes and a full charge in 55 minutes.
Additional Features
The MatePad Pro supports the 3rd-gen M-Pencil stylus. The MatePad Pro 12.2 includes features like a side fingerprint sensor, NearLink, Beidou Satellite SMS, Dual-Band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, and USB Type-C. It also has 4 microphones, 4 speakers, and HUAWEI Sound.
The MatePad Pro runs on HarmonyOS 4.2, featuring Celia AI for writing, document management, and PC-level apps. The MatePad Pro 12.2 includes the Celia Document Assistant, AI Writing Tool, Celia Info Assistant, and AI Tools for Notes. Meanwhile, the tablet comes with 12GB or 16GB RAM options and storage options of 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB.
HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2 (2024) Specifications
Design: Micro-velvet material, 128.53 x 271.25 x 5.5 mm, 508 grams.
Huawei MatePad Pro Price in Nepal and Availability
The MatePad Pro 12.2 is available in Gold, White, and Black with prices starting at 4299 yuan for the 12GB + 256GB model. If it ever makes it here, we expect the MatPad Pro 12.2 price in Nepal to start at no less than NPR 95,000.
Google lost an antitrust case for implying its monopoly power in the search business by paying large companies to make its search engine the default choice. However, the company appeals this opinion. In this article we will know about this issue in-depth and also what has the company decided.
Google lost an antitrust case over the search
Where all started
In 2020, the Justice Department, joined by eleven state Attorneys General, filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Google in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. It aimed to stop Google from illegally maintaining monopolies through anticompetitive and exclusionary practices in the search and search advertising markets and to address the resulting competitive harms.
In September 2023, the trial for this case officially started in court, which was expected to be a lengthy process. After months of hurdles, on Monday the judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Amit P. Mehta ruled against Google for this act.
Mehta said Google abused its monopoly power over the search business partly by paying companies, like Apple, to ensure Google’s search engine was the default choice on their devices and web browsers.
Google’s market hold over search
Google controls roughly 90% of the online search market and 95% of smartphones searches. The ruling said it paid over $26 billion in 2021 alone to ensure that its search engine was the default on smartphones and browsers and to keep its dominant market share. According to The New Times, about $18 billion of that amount went to Apple alone.
That’s Massive! And what more? it shares 36% of search and revenue from Safari with Apple.
After having carefully considered and weighed the witness testimony and evidence, the court reaches the following conclusion: Google is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly,” Mehta wrote in his opinion filed Monday.
He further adds that it has violated Section 2 of the Sherman Act. (Section 2 of the Sherman Act prohibits individuals or businesses from monopolizing, attempting to monopolize, or conspiring to monopolize any segment of trade or commerce.)
Google will appeal the ruling
However, Alphabet (Google’s parent company) intends to challenge the court’s decision. This appeal could extend the legal battle into next year or even as far as 2026. The current ruling sets the stage for a second trial to address potential remedies. These could include significant changes, such as breaking up Alphabet, which could alter the online advertising industry where Google has had a dominant presence.
Alphabet’s stock dropped by 4.5% on Monday. This decrease happened because tech stocks generally fell, and the overall stock market went down due to concerns about a possible recession.
The recent court decision supports and encourages U.S. antitrust regulators to take a more forceful approach against major tech companies. The ruling gives these regulators more authority and momentum to go after big tech firms like Google.
But if Alphabet’s appeal succeeds, the current monopolistic practices might continue, stifling competition and innovation. If the second trial results in a breakup, the complex process could create uncertainty and disruption in the online advertising market, potentially impacting users and businesses negatively. The extended legal conflicts may also divert focus from addressing broader issues in the tech industry.
Meanwhile, watch our video iPhone 15 Pro Max Review video
HUAWEI has introduced the new MatePad Air (2024) in China. This device offers a range of features, from high-performance displays to powerful battery life and amazing AI capabilities. This article will discuss everything about the latest Huawei MatePad Air 2024, including its price in Nepal.
Huawei MatePad Air 2024 Overview
Design and Display
Huawei unveiled the MatePad Air (2024) with an all-metal design, a slim 5.9mm profile, and a weight of 555 grams. It boasts a pearlescent finish that changes color with light.
The Huawei MatePad Air 2024 features a 12-inch Soft Light Edition display with a 30-144Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 2800 x 1840 pixels. It has an 88% screen-to-body ratio and 1000 nits peak brightness. This screen also supports the P3 wide color gamut and offers anti-glare protection.
Camera and Battery
The Huawei MatePad Air 2024 includes a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP wide-angle lens, along with an 8MP front camera. It is equipped with a 10100mAh battery and supports 66W fast charging, providing up to 14 hours of video playback per charge. The MatePad Air is available with 8GB or 12GB RAM and 256GB or 512GB storage options.
The tablet supports the 3rd-gen M-Pencil stylus. The MatePad Air includes integrated speakers, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, USB Type-C, and HUAWEI Sound. It also incorporates a 3D contoured VC structure for enhanced performance.
The device runs on HarmonyOS 4.2, featuring Celia AI for writing, document management, and PC-level apps. The MatePad Air also supports PC-level apps like WPS Office and Edraw Icons.
Battery and Charging: 10100mAh, 66W fast charging, 14 hours video playback
Additional Features: 3rd-gen M-Pencil, integrated speakers, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, USB Type-C, HUAWEI Sound, 3D contoured VC
Memory and Storage: 8GB or 12GB RAM, 256GB or 512GB storage
Huawei MatePad Air 2024 Price in Nepal and Availability
The MatePad Air is available in Green, Cherry Blossom Pink, Feather Sand White, and Smoky Gray, starting at CNY 2999 for the 8GB + 256GB model. If it ever makes it here, we expect the Huawei MatePad Air 2024 price in Nepal to start at no less than NPR 70,000
A Washing Machine is a home appliance, which as its name suggests — washes clothes. It is widely growing in popularity in Nepal, as more people are moving towards higher income and have less time for their chores. This is why it is not at all unnatural if you are thinking of getting yourself a washing machine. Here is the comprehensive price list of available washing machine in Nepal.
Samsung Washing Machine Price in Nepal
This South Korean brand needs barely any introduction, as it is one of the most popular consumer electronics manufacturers in the world. Golchha Group — one of the largest business houses in Nepal — manages the brand in Nepal through Samsung Plaza. Samsung is also one of the leading home appliances companies varying from Samsung LED TVs, Samsung Refrigerators, and much more. For now, let’s look into all the available Samsung Washing Machines in Nepal and their prices:
Samsung Washing Machine Model
Price in Nepal
WT70M3000HP-7KG
NPR 25,990 NPR 23,000
WT70M3200HB-7KG
NPR 25,990 NPR 23,000
WT70C3200LL-7KG
NPR 25,990
WA80BG4441BDIM-8KG
NPR 49,990 NPR 42,778
WA80BG4545BVIM-8KG
NPR 56,990 NPR 49,444
WA70N4560SS-7KG
NPR 55,990
WW80TA046AE-8KG
NPR 89,990 NPR 73,000
WW80TA046AX-8KG
NPR 101,990 NPR 76,000
WW80T504DAN-8KG
NPR 117,990 NPR 82,600
WW80T504DAB-8KG
NPR 117,990 NPR 85,000
WW90T504DAN-9KG
NPR 125,990 NPR 95,000
WW81J54E0IW-8KG
NPR 97,990
WW81J54E0BX-8KG
NPR 99,990
WD90T634DBN-9KG
NPR 132,990 NPR 102,000
WW81K54E0WW-8KG
NPR 106,990
WD11TP34DSX-11KG
NPR 151,990 NPR 122,000
WD80T604DBX-8KG
NPR 126,990
WW12TP94DSX-12KG
NPR 153,990 NPR 127,000
WD12TP44DSX-12KG
NPR 165,990
LG Washing Machine Price in Nepal
Lucky Goldstar — better known as LG — is one of the largest consumer electronics brands hailing from South Korea. In the context of Nepal, once again CG Electronics oversees everything related to LG. They have been doing so since 1988. Back then, LG was known as “Goldstar” only and CG assembled their colour TVs here in Nepal. Now they distribute all their offerings including LG TVs, LG Refrigerators and LG Washing Machine — for which the price in Nepal has been set at:
LG Washing Machine Model
Price in Nepal
P7256R3F (6.5 kg)
NPR 34,990 NPR 29,790
TT101R3S (9 kg)
NPR 37,290 NPR 31,690
T2107VSAGP (7 kg)
NPR 50,790 NPR 43,190
T2108VSPM2 (8 kg)
NPR 53,190 NPR 45,290
T2108VSAB (8 kg)
NPR 62,290 NPR 52,990
T2109VSAB (9 kg)
NPR 65,990 NPR 56,090
T2310VSAB (10 kg)
NPR 73,590 NPR 62,590
FV1207S4W (7 kg)
NPR 84,590 NPR 71,990
FV1408S4WN (8 kg)
NPR 99,990 NPR 84,990
FV1408S4VN (8 kg)
NPR 104,090 NPR 88,490
FV1408S4B.ABLP (8 kg)
NPR 105,190 NPR 89,490
FV1409S3W (9 kg)
NPR 114,490 NPR 97,390
FV1409S3V (9 kg)
NPR 122,290 NPR 103,990
FV1410S3B.APBP (10 kg)
NPR 143,190 NPR 121,790
FV1411S2B (11 kg)
NPR 174,290 NPR 148,190
FV1413S2BA (13 kg)
NPR 195,190 NPR 165,990
FV1408H4V (8 kg / 6 kg)
NPR 141,790 NPR 120,590
FV1409H3W (9 kg / 6 kg)
NPR 161,390 NPR 137,190
F2515RTGV (15 kg / 8 kg)
NPR 254,590 NPR 179,990
F2721HVRB (21 kg / 12 kg)
NPR 310,590 NPR 218,990
CG Washing Machine Price in Nepal
CG is one of the most well-renowned brands in the Nepali market. Initially, a consumer electronic division of the CG Corp, it established itself as an independent electronic brand in 2006. CG offers a wide range of products in Nepal, including washing machine whose prices are listed below:
CG Washing Machine Model
Price in Nepal
CGWS74 (7 kg)
NPR 23,990 NPR 20,390
CGWS82 (8 kg)
NPR 28,990 NPR 24,690
CGWS92 (9 kg)
NPR 30,190 NPR 25,690
CGWT6504 (6.5 kg)
NPR 36,590 NPR 31,190
CGWT7504 (7.5 kg)
NPR 40,590 NPR 34,590
CGWF72 (7 kg)
NPR 60,490 NPR 51,490
CGWF82 (8 kg)
NPR 64,390 NPR 54,790
CGWF8051B (8 kg)
NPR 77,190 NPR 65,690
CGWF9051B (9 kg)
NPR 82,390 NPR 69,990
CGMWF1081 (10 kg)
NPR 88,490 NPR 75,290
CGMWF1281U (12 kg)
NPR 96,690 NPR 82,190
Beko Washing Machine Price in Nepal
Beko is a Turkish electronics brand founded back in 1955 AD. CG Electronics introduced the brand in Nepal in 2021. Washing machines are one of the products available from Beko in Nepal, whose price are as follows:
Beko Washing Machine Model
Price in Nepal
WTE7512XS0 (7 kg)
NPR 67,590 NPR 57,490
WCV8614XB0STM – O (8 kg)
NPR 81,790 NPR 69,590
WCV 8736 XBM (8 kg)
NPR 86,790 NPR 73,790
BAW389UK (9 kg)
NPR 97,490 NPR 82,890
WCV 10746 XPM (10 kg)
NPR 110,890 NPR 94,290
WDEY854P44QG (8 kg / 5 kg)
NPR 110,990 NPR 95,190
Godrej Washing Machine Price in Nepal
Godrej is a brand hailing from our neighbouring country India. The company carries over a century of history. Even in the case of Nepal, it has been present for over a decade. CG Electronics introduced the brand in 2011 and distributes all its products including washing machines.
Godrej Washing Machine Model
Price in Nepal
WSEDGE 80 5.0 TB3+ M CSRD (8 kg)
NPR 29,890 NPR 25,390
WSEDGE ULT 80 5.0 DB2 M CSBK (8 kg)
NPR 32,090 NPR 27,290
WSEDGEPRO 90 5.0 PPB3 WNRD (9 kg)
NPR 32,690 NPR 27,790
WTEON AUDRA 8000 PDNMPE GPGR (8 kg)
NPR 37,790 NPR 32,090
WTEON AUDRA 8000 PDNMPE COBR (8 kg)
NPR 37,790 NPR 32,090
Haier Washing Machine Price in Nepal
Haier is a partially state-owned Chinese electronics and home appliance manufacturer. This company formally entered the market in 1984. However, its roots can be traced all the way back to the 1920s. In Nepal, Neoteric is the authorised distributor of Haier. As of now, there are eight Haier washing machine available in Nepal and their price are as follows:
Haier Washing Machine Model
Price in Nepal
HWM62-FE (6.2 kg)
NPR 35,900 NPR 26,925
HWM65-707E (6.5 kg)
NPR 39,000 NPR 29,250
HWM65-707BKNZP (6.5 kg)
NPR 39,000 NPR 35,100
HWM80-1269DB (8 kg)
NPR 52,000 NPR 46,800
HW70-IM12929 (7 kg)
NPR 75,990
HW70-IM12929S-3 (7 kg)
NPR 78,990
HW80-DM14959CS6U1 (8 kg)
NPR 95,000
HW100-B14929S3U1 (10 kg)
NPR 99,000
Midea Washing Machine Price in Nepal
Midea is quite a popular brand in Nepal, thanks to its dominance in the AC market. While S. Sahara Trade Service Pvt. Ltd solely handles the AC side of things, for everything else CG Electronics is the official distributor of the Chinese brand. This includes washing machines too, whose price in Nepal are set at:
Midea Washing Machine Model
Price in Nepal
MF100W60/W-NP (6 kg)
NPR 57,790 NPR 48,590
MF100W70/W-NP (7 kg)
NPR 63,390 NPR 53,290
MF100W80B/W-NP (8 kg)
NPR 71,490 NPR 59,990
MF200W70WB/T-NP (7 kg)
NPR 71,890 NPR 60,390
MF200W80WB/T-NP (8 kg)
NPR 82,390 NPR 66,990
MF200W120WB (12 kg)
NPR 91,390 NPR 76,790
MF200D80WB/T-NP (8 kg / 6 kg)
NPR 98,890 NPR 82,990
Sensei Washing Machine Price in Nepal
Sensei is a Japanese brand and CG Electronics handles its distribution in Nepal. It entered the Nepali market in 2016 and its offering includes likes of refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, and washing machines.
Sensei Washing Machine Model
Price in Nepal
SWM8202 (8 kg)
NPR 23,090 NPR 19,690
TCL Washing Machine Price in Nepal
TCL is yet another Chinese brand of electronic consumer goods, handled by CG Electronics in Nepal. The Nepali business conglomerate introduced the partially state-owned Chinese brand in 2012 and offers the likes of sound systems, fridges, televisions, and more including washing machines. The TCL washing machine prices in Nepal are set as follows:
Hey everyone! Today, we’re diving into the review of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, the latest addition to Samsung’s foldable lineup. If you’re a fan of the flip-style foldable, this one’s definitely on your radar. Let’s break down what’s new, what’s improved, and whether it’s worth your hard-earned cash. But let’s have a quick rundown of its specifications first!
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Specifications
Dimensions & Weight:
Folded: 71.9 x 85.1 x 1491mm
Unfolded: 71.9 x 165.1 x 6.9mm
187g
IP Rating: Yes, IP48
Display:
Main: 6.7-inches Dynamic AMOLED 2x panel, 120Hz
External: 3.4-inches AMOLED “Flex Window”, 60Hz
Resolution:
Main: FHD+ (2,640 x 1,080 pixels)
External: 720 x 748px
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4nm)
First up, let’s talk design. The Z Flip 6 doesn’t reinvent the wheel but brings some solid updates. What I mean is … Samsung has worked enough to make the overall design a bit more robust than before. Especially, the new IP48 dust and water resistance has already come in handy during this monsoon season.
Also, I found the hinge to be stronger as well, thanks to the new reinforced aluminum. In my usage, none of the Samsung Flip or Fold phones I have used have ever lost the rigidity of their hinges. And I love the fact that the Flip 6 stands at any angle you would like it to, so whether you are trying to take a creative picture or video of yourself, it will firmly stand still.
The design is also a little different than before – the frames are boxier now and I think the grip is better this way. I have also got to appreciate that even though this phone has a larger battery inside and Samsung has included a vapor chamber cooling system, they have been able to keep the weight in check and actually match it to that of the Flip 5 (187 grams), which is impressive.
Display
Main: 6.7-inches Dynamic AMOLED 2x panel, 120Hz
External: 3.4-inches AMOLED “Flex Window”, 60Hz
So, every year, I use all the flip phones that launch, and Samsung’s Flip series always sticks out to me. I love the software, I love the build quality and overall experience, but this year, I really wished they did things a bit differently. For instance, I would have loved it if they had provided a little more on the cover screen. I wish Samsung had made it a little bigger like the competition. It’s practically the same as the Flip 5’s screen, so maybe Samsung could have worked on the aspect ratio a little bit.
But, there are a few things that Samsung has added on the cover screen, functionality-wise, like you can stack more widgets along with including a few new AI features like Ambient wallpaper but that aside, I think the entire idea of having a cover screen is to be able to do most of the things without having to unfold the device. Like, although I can access the quick toggle settings from here, I cannot customize it, so if I have to turn on hotspot or use Quickshare, I will HAVE TO unfold the Flip 6. And the cover display is still not as bright as the main one, meaning, under direct sunlight, the visibility can take a hit sometimes. I think an anti-reflective coating, like we get on S24 Ultra would have been great.
Talking about the main display, I don’t have many complaints though! It’s a big bright vivid Samsung display that looks amazing. Yes, I am not going to lie, there is a crease and you can see, touch, and feel it. I know, Samsung could have worked to minimize it but, in my usage, there were very few instances where I was actually bothered by it, so, honestly, I chose to ignore it’s existence altogether.
Besides that, interacting with this display is a great experience, the vibration feedback is great, the touch response is amazing and the speakers are nice, loud and balanced too. Again, they are slightly inferior to the S24, but they do the job right, so no complaints.
Performance
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4nm)
Anyway, one of the other changes that Samsung has brought around this year is the inclusion of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, so power-wise wise there is no compromise. Then again, even though this phone can play most games with good fps and stability, its form factor is a little weird for gaming and yes, it heats up as well.
I know there is a vapor chamber cooling inside which Samsung says is as big as the S23 Ultra’s, but it’s only there on the top half of the phone, so when you play Genshin Impact for like 30 minutes or run a demanding benchmark or shoot 4k videos under direct sunlight, the temperatures will rise above 45 degrees, especially on the lower half.
Battery and Charging
Batter and Charging: 4000 mAh with 25W charger
With that said, I am so delighted to report that Samsung has fixed the biggest issue with Flip phones this time, the battery life! I could finally get an entire day of usage out of this phone under normal circumstances. Meaning, doing my regular work, I was able to get almost 6 hours of SOT on it, which, in my opinion, is a huge leap for a clamshell foldable like this one.
To put things into perspective, that is the same kind of backup I got when I used the S24, so if not anything else, I am happy about the battery life here. The overnight battery drain is also around 2% only, so that’s a plus.
However, you have to know that charging is still stuck at 25 watts here and the Z Flip 6 takes a little more time than its predecessor to get fully charged. (1 hour 35 minutes on Flip 6 vs1 hour 26 minutes on Z flip 5)
Software
Android 14, One UI 6.1.1
Other than that, the Z Flip 6 will give you a basic Samsung phone experience. You are getting clean software, 7 years of OS commitment and all the AI stuff inherited from the Galaxy S24 series plus a few newer ones.
Like everyone else, my favorite is this Live Interpreter feature, where the Z Flip 6 makes full use of the cover screen and flex mode to translate languages. I am someone who travels a lot, so this feature can come quite handy. The other one that I frequently make use of is the AI voice summary that summarizes my voice notes into meaningful pointers. I generally use it when planning for videos to jot down random ideas.
The Sketch to Image feature is also quite interesting, where you scribble a drawing on the screen and AI makes it better. But, I really like the fact that Samsung gives you the choice to use all these AI features on the device itself, so you don’t have to worry about your data being sent to random servers and back. There actually is a separate setting which you can turn on for this. I guess that is the reason Samsung has upped the RAM from 8 to 12GB this time because processing all these things does require a lot of on device memory.
Also, using these AI features do not require an internet connection, so I am happy to see that Samsung is working to maintain the privacy of their users to some extent.
Okay, finally, let’s talk about the cameras and even though there is a slight improvement in the primary camera, I am not entirely satisfied with the overall camera experience on this phone. Its not because Samsung didn’t bother to include their best camera tech like big 200MP sensor or a 100X telephoto lens, but for some reason, the color optimization is also different.
Daytime
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The Flip 6’s photos remind me of the punchy and contrasty output that we used to get on old Samsung S series phones 2 years ago, while right now with the S23 and S24 series, Samsung has moved towards a more natural kind of processing.
Portrait
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Now, don’t get me wrong, the cameras on the Z Flip 6 are good, with nice details and striking colors. And because of the 50MP sensor, it is able to gather more light and produce bright images during the night too. And, the high res selfies that you can take from the cover screen here are pure love!
Nightmode
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But, the major miss for me, apart from the color optimizations, are also two things. No 1, there is no basic Telephone lens, which means I am stuck with clicking 1x portraits only, and No 2, you still don’t get some flagship features like being able to switch between the lenses while recording at 4k 60 fps.
Selfies
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What I am trying to say is, with the Z Flip 6, you will get a decent enough cameras, but you will not be able to enjoy all the perks of a flagship camera which is something I really hope to see improve in the next generation of Flip phones from Samsung.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Review: Pros and Cons
Pros:
Improved build quality and hinge
Brighter main display
Upgraded 50MP main camera
Improved performance
Cons:
Small cover display
Slow 25W charging
Frame drops during intensive gaming
Lacks telephoto lens
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Review: Final Thoughts
So, is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 worth it? If you’re already using a Z Flip 5 or an older foldable, the upgrades here are incremental rather than revolutionary. But if you’re coming from an older device or are new to foldable, the Z Flip 6 offers a refined and more durable experience with some meaningful improvements. It’s definitely a strong contender in the foldable space. And yeah … for the best deals and pre-order perks, don’t forget to check out Hukut Store.
Meanwhile, watch our video review of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6
Mivi is an Indian OEM brand specialising in audio accessories. Last year, the brand introduced the Mivi DuoPods A850 in Nepal which later went out of stock. Now that the earbuds have come back. Let’s look at the Mivi Duopods A850 in further detail including its price in Nepal.
Mivi DuoPods A850 Overview
Design
The Mivi DuoPods A850 look quite similar to the DuoPods K7. It comes in an in-ear fit and has slightly concave-shaped stems with a glossy finish. It also boasts an IPX4 rating, giving it decent protection against splashes of water and sweat.
The Mivi DuoPods A850 has a different charging case than its K7 counterpart. These earbuds come in a short cylindrical case, which appears comparatively larger than that of K7. Other than that, it has a shimmery finish which the company dubs as “Starry Night Effect”. The whole package is available in five colours: Black, Blue, Ivory, Green, and Coral.
For audio, these earbuds pack 13mm electroplated drivers with custom amplifiers. Additionally, the Mivi DuoPods A850 come equipped with AI ENC as well. With this, these buds suppress the background noises when you are on a call. Though there is a level of noise cancellation going on, these earbuds do not offer ANC.
Moving on, you get Bluetooth v5.3 for wireless connectivity with your smartphone. These buds come with touch controls and triple-tapping triggers “Battle Mode”. When in this mode, the latency of the DuoPods A850 drops quite low, however, Mivi does not put an exact number on it. Likewise, the battery capacity on these buds has not been specified either. But they do promise up to 50 hours of combined playtime. Furthermore, you can get over eight hours of use from 10 minutes of charge.
Mivi DuoPods A850 Specifications
Design: In-ear fit with dual-tone finish, IPX4 rating, Shimmery finish on the case
Sound Driver: 13 mm electroplated drivers
Noise Cancellation: AI ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation)
Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.3
Playback: Up to 50 hours (Combined)
Charging: Via USB Type-C, 500 minutes with 10 minutes charge
These earbuds have made their way into our country on two separate occasions by now. The price of Mivi DuoPods A850 in Nepal is NPR 2,499 and you can get them online or through nearby physical stores.
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