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Honor 90 Pro announced with 200MP camera, 90W fast charging

Honor

Aarohan Niraula

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May 30, 2023

Honor 90 Pro announced with 200MP camera, 90W fast charging

Alongside the vanilla Honor 90, the company has also launched a Pro model. Together they form the Honor 90 series, the successor to last year’s Honor 80 lineup. Here’s all you need to know about the Honor 90 Pro with its full specifications, availability, and Price in Nepal.

Honor 90 Pro Overview

Display and Build

The Honor 90 sports a 120 Hz AMOLED panel with 1 billion colors. The 6.78 ” screen has a pixel density of 437 ppi alongside a resolution of 1224 x 2700 pixels. On top, it can reach a peak brightness of 1600 nits. The phone is relatively lightweight at around 192 grams and comes with dual-SIM support.

Honor 90 comes in 4 color options that include: Green, Black, Silver, and Blue. The Green and Black are pretty standard while the Blue and Silver phones have slightly higher aesthetic appeal.

Chipset

Under the hood, the Honor 90 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. The base variant now starts at 12GB of RAM instead of 8GB and comes with 256GB of UFS storage.

Cameras

Honor 90 Pro has a triple camera setup on the back housed in two separate islands. The primary shooter: a 200 MP camera and the ultrawide: a 12MP lens are present in the upper island while a 32MP telephoto sensor and LED flash are housed in the lower one. The dual-selfie setup consists of a 50MP primary lens with a 2MP depth sensor.

Battery and Extras

Honor 90 has an impressive 5000mAh Lithium Polymer battery. It supports 90W fast charging which can charge the battery from 3% to 50% in 15 minutes. Other than that, the phone also has Wifi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC.

Honor 90 Pro Specifications

Dimensions: 163.8 × 74.9 × 8.1mm, 192 grams
Display: 6.78″ AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 1600 nits peak brightness
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 + Gen 1 (4nm)
Memory: 12/16GB RAM, 256/512GB storage (non-expandable)
Software & UI: Honor MagicOS 7.1 on top of Android 13
Rear Camera: Triple
- 200 MP Primary, f/1.9
- 32 MP Telephoto, f/2.4 , 2.5x Optical Zoom
- 12 MP Ultrawide, f/2.2, 112°
Front Camera:
- 50MP main f/2.4 , 100°
- 2MP depth, f/2.4
Security: Fingerprint sensor (in-display, optical)
Battery: 5000mAh with 90W fast charging
Colors: Midnight Black, Feather Blue, Diamond Silver, and Emerald Green

Honor 90 Pro Price in Nepal & Availability

Right now, the phone is available for pre-order in China. Honor 90 Pro starts at CNY 3,299 for the 12/256GB base model which is roughly USD 465. The 16/256 GB and 16/512 GB variants cost CNY 3,599 and CNY 3,899 respectively. When the phones do launch in Nepal, we expect Honor 90 Price in Nepal to be around NPR 64,000.

Honor 90 Pro	Price in China	Price in Nepal (Expected)
12/256 GB	CNY 3,299	NPR 64,000
16/256 GB	CNY 3,599	NPR 70,000
16/512 GB	CNY 3,899	NPR 74,000

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Honor X9A.

Samsung unveils its 2023 lineup of premium and budget soundbars

Aarohan Niraula

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May 30, 2023

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Samsung unveils its 2023 lineup of premium and budget soundbars

Samsung has officially launched its 2023 lineup of premium soundbars and home theater systems. Under this, the company has updated its flagship Q series and the more affordable C series of soundbars. So let’s get right into the key features and expected price in Nepal of the 2023 lineup of Samsung soundbars.

Samsung 2023 Soundbars: Overview

Q series

As mentioned above, Samsung’s most premium soundbars fall under the “Q” series. Samsung has launched the successor to its flagship Q990B soundbar from last year in the form of Q990C. It has 11.1.4 channel audio which consists of 11 front-facing speakers, 1 subwoofer, and 4 up-firing channels. Alongside this, Samsung has added other members to its 2023 lineup of “Q” series soundbars: Q800C, Q700C, Q600C, and Q60C.

All these soundbars support Q-Symphony 3.0, which lets you synchronize all speakers from the home theater setup and your Samsung TV for richer harmonies and more immersive sound. They also feature Wireless Dolby Atmos and “SpaceFit Sound Pro” which analyses the ambient space in your room and tunes the sound to deliver the best audio experience.

C series

On top of this, Samsung updated its affordable “C” series of soundbars with the C450 and C400C. These soundbars support DTS Virtual: X which is similar to Dolby Atmos to create “spacious 3D sound putting you at the center of the action for an elevated and immersive home theater experience”.

The C450 also includes a separate subwoofer for deep bass and rich low frequencies. They all have “Game Mode” and “Adaptive Sound” features that add to the experience as well. Lastly, they come with Samsung’s “One Remote” control.

Let’s now briefly talk about the key features of the 2023 lineup of Samsung soundbars:

Q-Symphony: synchronizes audio from the soundbar and TV speakers to deliver better, more immersive sound
SpaceFit Sound Pro: analyzes the objects in the room and tunes the audio to deliver the best audio experience
Dolby Atmos: a multichannel surround sound technology that provides immersive spatial audio
Wireless Dolby Atmos: a feature to transmit Dolby Atmos content without an HDMI cable
DTS X: another surround sound technology that provides all-around spatial audio
DTS Virtual: X: similar to DTS:X sound, but with height virtualization to deliver spatial surround with or below 2.1 speaker layout
Adaptive Sound / Lite: dynamically optimizes audio of your content for clarity and depth (especially in dialogues and gaming)
Tap Play: a feature to play sound on your soundbar by tapping it with the back of your Galaxy phone

Note: All these features won’t be available on all Samsung 2023 soundbars

Samsung 2023 Soundbars Price in Nepal and Availability

As for the price, the flagship Q990C goes for USD 1,899 while the most affordable entry, C400, costs USD 139 in the US. We expect the price of Samsung 2023 soundbars in Nepal to be NPR 299,999 for Q990C and NPR 21,999 for C400 if and when they launch here.

Samsung 2023 soundbars	Model	Price in the US	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Q series	Q990C	USD 1,899	NPR 299,999
	Q800C	USD 999	NPR 158,999
	Q700C	USD 699	NPR 110,999
	Q600C	USD 599	NPR 94,999
	Q60C	USD 499	NPR 79,499
C series	C450	USD 199	NPR 31,999
C series	C400	USD 139	NPR 21,999

Meanwhile, check out our top picks for best phones under INR 30,000

Arm’s Immortalis G720 revolutionizes mobile GPU with Deferred Vertex Shading

ARM
Chipset

GadgetByte

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May 30, 2023

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Arm’s Immortalis G720 revolutionizes mobile GPU with Deferred Vertex Shading

Along with the release of new generation processor cores, Cortex-X4, A720, and A520, Arm has also unveiled its 5th generation GPUs namely, Immortalis G720, Mali G720, and Mali G620 – as its most awaited computing solutions for 2023. This time around, Arm has brought up Deferred Vertex Shading, or DVS for the enhancement in bandwidth and power efficiency of GPU, complementing its already achieved features such as Variable Rate Shading and ray tracing.

Differences in Immortalis and Mali GPUs

At present, there are minimal distinctions between Immortalis and Mali. GPUs marketed as Immortalis in Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) chipsets must include a ray-tracing unit, whereas the Mali GPU has the option to include or exclude it.

Also, Immortalis G720 can be configured with up to 16 cores with 10 being the minimum, while the Mali G720 can have between 6 and 9 cores. The more budget-friendly Mali G620 has more limited cores support of only 5.

Improvements in Immortalis G720 GPU

The Immortalis G720 stands out as the best GPU from Arm to date, offering exceptional performance, advanced features, and an efficient design.

It features new technology, as mentioned before, Deferred Vertex Shading, that effectively reduces memory access. Arm emphasizes that memory access accounts for approximately one-third of power consumption in high-end gaming. By minimizing the need for memory access, DVS achieves energy savings, prevents chip overheating, eliminates thermal limitations, and ultimately enhances performance.

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The Deferred Vertex Shading Technology

This feature allows the GPU to prioritize and process the shading of vertices at a later stage called fragment shading. It allows significant advantages in terms of performance and efficiency. Using deferring vertex shading, the rendering pipeline avoids storing intermediate data in memory, reducing bandwidth usage and improving overall performance.

The DVS technology is built directly into the new Arm GPU, meaning developers do not need to make any specific adjustments to incorporate its usage. It also provides a greater advantage in ray tracing capabilities of the GPU.

While there is no idea which chipmakers will adopt the Immortalis G720 architecture, it sure is made for flagship devices. Owing to last year’s Immortalis G715 performance, the new generation GPU that has more improved technology is sure to give a bang.

Other Improvements

In addition to its optimized memory access, the Immortalis G720 showcases a 15% improvement in performance per watt, an equal rate of improvement in peak performance, and a boost in frame rate.

Arm has also added a 2x MSAA module, refining the GPU’s ability to handle the anti-aliasing of graphics. The command stream front-end (CSF), responsible for scheduling, has received enhancements with extra working registers for streaming processing.

Meanwhile, check out our comparison between Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, A16 Bionic, and Dimensity 9200.

Tecno Camon 20 Pro launched with a leather finish, 64MP camera

Tecno

Mintu

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May 29, 2023

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Tecno Camon 20 Pro launched with a leather finish, 64MP camera

Tecno’s Camon series distinguishes itself from the Spark lineup through better design and specs. And after launching the Camon 20 Premier a few weeks ago in Nigeria, Tecno has debuted the Camon 20 Pro in the Indian market. So let’s take a look at the specs, features, and expected price of the Tecno Camon 20 Pro in Nepal.

Tecno Camon 20 Pro Overview:

Design and Display

To start with, the Tecno Camon 20 Pro get all the charms on the rear side. The phone brings in a unique textured rear panel with a “lychee” pattern leather for an enhanced hands-on feel. Likewise, Tecno ships this phone in two color options: Serenity Blue and Dark Welkin. The brand has used “Magic Skin” material technology for a skin-friendly, stylish, and easy-to-clean finish.

On the display side, you get a 6.67-inch AMOLED. The Full HD+ screen has a 120Hz refresh rate.

Performance

Under the hood, the Camon 20 Pro has a 5G-ready MediaTek Dimensity 8050 processor. Based on a 6nm process, this chip has one Cortex-A78 super core running at up to 3 GHz, three performance cores at up to 2.6 GHz, and four efficient Cortex-A55 cores at 2 GHz.

As for the memory and storage options, Tecno sells the Pro model in 8/128GB and 8/256GB options. And the phone boots on Tecno’s HiOS 13 based on Android 13.

Camera

Let’s talk about the optics now. The Camon 20 Pro gets a triple camera setup, headlined by the 64MP RGBW main shooter with OIS and a couple of 2MP sensors for depth and macro shots. Upfront, it sports a 32MP snapper with dual LED flash for selfies and video calls.

Rest of the specs

Fueling the Camon 20 Pro is a 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. And the connectivity options include 4G, 5G (Pro only), WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC (Pro only), a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. Furthermore, you get dual stereo speakers and an in-display fingerprint scanner as well.

Tecno Camon 20 and Camon 20 Pro Specifications:

Display: 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling
Chipset: Camon 20 Pro: MediaTek Dimensity 8050 5G (6nm mobile platform)
Memory: Camon 20 Pro: 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage
Software & UI: Android 13 based HiOS 13
Rear Camera: 64MP f/1.7 primary RGBW (OIS), 2MP f/2.4 macro, 2MP f/2.4 depth
Front Camera: 32MP f/2.5, micro-slit dual flash
Biometrics: In-display fingerprint sensor
Battery: 5000mAh battery with 33W charging
Color Options: Serenity Blue, Dark Welkin

Tecno Camon 20 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

The official starting price of the Tecno Camon 20 Pro is set at INR 19,999, respectively. We expect the Tecno Camon 20 Pro price in Nepal to begin from NPR 36,999 if and when they it launch here.

Smartphone	Variants	Price in India (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Tecno Camon 20 Pro	8/128GB	INR 19,999	NPR 36,999
Tecno Camon 20 Pro	8/256GB	INR 21,999	NPR 40,499

Meanwhile, you can check our POCO F5 review

OnePlus Pad with 11-inch 2K display, Dimensity 9000 chipset launched in Nepal

OnePlus

GadgetByte

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May 29, 2023

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OnePlus Pad with 11-inch 2K display, Dimensity 9000 chipset launched in Nepal

OnePlus Pad has officially launched in Nepal. It’s the first tablet from the company and it brings a big display, powerful performance, and premium design to rival Apple’s iPad Air 5. So let’s get into the details of the new OnePlus Pad, along with its specs, features, official price in Nepal.

OnePlus Pad Overview:

Design and Display

The OnePlus Pad sports a flat-edge design, which is fairly common in tablets these days. But something that looks unique to the device is an “Oreo-style” camera cutout placed just in the middle, which sets it apart from any other Android tablet in the market. It is home to a 13MP primary camera. Likewise, the tablet is wrapped around a metal chassis and is available in a single Halo Green colorway.

Read our long-term review of OnePlus Pad here

On the front, there is an 11.6” 2K screen with a 144Hz refresh rate. It has an aspect ratio of 7:5 which OnePlus claims will provide more screen real estate for books, games, and web pages. Also, the bezels around the display are relatively thin and the right edge is outfitted with an 8MP camera for selfies and video calls. The screen even has HDR10+ and Dolby Vision certifications—making it suitable for multimedia.

Meanwhile, check out all the prices and specs of tablets from OnePlus here!

Towards the bottom, you can find pogo pins that you can use to magnetically attach the official keyboard cover. It is a full-size QWERTY complete with a trackpad. In addition to the keyboard cover, OnePlus has also announced an active stylus to use with its tablet.

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Performance and Memory

Under the hood, the OnePlus Pad is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. This chip was first introduced towards the end of 2021 and was actually the world’s first smartphone chip based on TSMC’s 4nm process node. It has a tri-cluster architecture with one Cortex-X2 (@3.05GHz), three Cortex-A710 (2.85GHz), and four Cortex-A510 (@1.8GHz) cores. Likewise, the visual processing is handled by a 10-core Mali-G710 CPU. Needless to say, the OnePlus Pad packs a lot of punch for an Android tablet.

The base version of the tablet sports 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. That said, OnePlus offers multiple memory configurations of the tablet with the top-of-the-line option packing 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.

Rest of the Specs

Fueling the new OnePlus Pad is a 9,5000mAh battery and it brings 67W fast charging. It has a quad-speaker setup with support for Dolby Atmos and Omnibearind Sound Field. OnePlus Pad runs with Android 13-based OxygenOS 13.0 out of the box. This version of OxygenOS brings a few new tablet-centric features. The tablet connects seamlessly connection with OnePlus devices allowing users to share notifications, files, and clipboards. You can even share your OnePlus phone’s 5G network with the Pad.

OnePlus Pad Specifications:

Body: 252.2 x 163.8 x 6.99-7.05mm, 507-510gm
Display: 11-inch LCD panel, 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Resolution: 2K (2800 x 2000 pixels)
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9000 (4nm Mobile Platform)
Memory: 8/12GB RAM, 128/256/512GB internal storage
Software & UI: Android 13 with OxygenOS for Pad on top
Rear Camera: Single (13MP f/2.2 sensor)
Front Camera: Single (8MP f/2.0 sensor)
Audio: Quad-speaker setup, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio
Connectivity: WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, USB 2.0 Type-C
Battery: 9,510mAh with 67W fast charging
Accessories: Smart Magnetic Keyboard, OnePlus Pencil (not included in the box)

OnePlus Pad Price in Nepal and Availability

The official OnePlus Pad price in Nepal is NPR 66,500 for the 8/128GB variant. You can buy it from our affiliate partner Hukut Store starting the 29th of May, 2023. And as a limited-time offer, you can also get a flat NPR 2,000 discount, bringing the price to just NPR 64,500.

OnePlus Pad	Price in Nepal	Availability
8/128GB	NPR 66,500	Hukut (Get NPR 2,000 off)

Meanwhile, check out our OPPO Pad Air review

This app can spot fake and counterfeit products with your phone’s camera

AI
Apps

Mintu

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May 29, 2023

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This app can spot fake and counterfeit products with your phone’s camera

Counterfeit products are literally everywhere in the market. Besides the complete final product itself, counterfeit spare parts and components are also way too common. And as such products bear a lot of similarities with the original ones, unsuspecting buyers could go home with subpar products. Thankfully, there’s now an app that lets you spot counterfeit and fake products. Alitheon, a US-based company has developed an app known as the FeaturePrint to tackle the mushrooming growth of counterfeit products.

FeaturePrint App Overview:

This app uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to identify counterfeit products. Simply take a picture of a part, product, or component and the app will determine whether it’s genuine or not.

How does it work?

The app relies on patented AI algorithms allowing automatic identification of unique features and attributes of a product. It enables human biometrics without the risk of profiling and establishes the unbreakable object link required for blockchain security and the operation of smart contracts.

Basically, the app doesn’t identify counterfeit products but instead uses the digital fingerprint or “FeaturePrint” to identify original products. It gets the new FeaturePrint of the testing product and compares it to the authentic one. This becomes the basis for tracing and segregating duplicate products from the original ones. And it also eliminates the need of identifying objects through QR codes, RFID tags, or barcodes.

Another thing to mention is that FeaturePrint works for a single object only, not a class of objects. In a general sense, the app is only able to extract the characteristics of a specific object, not its entire class. For example, the app can represent a specific AMD Ryzen 7000 series processor, but not the entire Ryzen 7000 family.

Practicality and availability

The FeaturePrint app can be a one-stop solution for businesses to tackle counterfeit issues in production. But genuine parts or products must register their “FeaturePrint” in the app for it to work. So, it might take a longer time for a full implementation around the world.

Unfortunately, this app is exclusively available to businesses only. Which means you can’t just download it from an app store and get to it. The B2B modality is aimed to reach a larger platform for companies to produce genuine products for end consumers. And reports suggest FAST Sneaks and London Bullion Market Association have already begun using Alitheon’s solution.

Meanwhile, check our picks for best midrange phones in 2023

Samsung Galaxy F54 with Exynos 1380, 6000mAh battery launched in Nepal

Samsung

GadgetByte

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May 29, 2023

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Samsung Galaxy F54 with Exynos 1380, 6000mAh battery launched in Nepal

Samsung Nepal has been launching a bunch of budget and midrange phones lately. And the new Galaxy F54 has arrived in Nepal as well. It’s a lot similar to the Samsung Galaxy A54 which is already available globally, by the way. Let’s learn more about the Samsung Galaxy F54, including its features, specs, availability, and official price in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy F54 - Silver Color

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Samsung Galaxy F54 Overview:

Design and Display

galaxy A54 Vs galaxy F54 — Samsung Galaxy A54 Vs Galaxy F54

Besides its familiarity with the Galaxy A54, the Galaxy F54 is actually a rebranded Galaxy M54 that launched a couple of months ago. That means this phone has a plastic back and frames, with a metallic finish for the protruding camera lenses. Available in either Silver or Dark Blue colorways, the phone weighs 199 grams and measures 8.4mm thick. Samsung has also embedded a fingerprint reader into the power button. To compare, the Galaxy A54 has a more premium glass sandwich body and IP67 rating too.

As for the display, you’re looking at a Gorilla Glass 5-protected 6.7″ Super AMOLED Plus screen with an FHD resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Its peak brightness is rated at 800 nits under High Brightness Mode (HBM), whereas the phone also supports Samsung’s “Vision Booster” technology for enhanced outdoor visibility.

Performance

Performance-wise, Galaxy F54 5G comes with Samsung’s in-house Exynos 1380 5G (5nm) chip. It’s the successor to last year’s Exynos 1280 and is the same processor used in the Galaxy A54. The Exynos 1380 brings an octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 (@2.4 GHz) and four Cortex-A55 (@2.0 GHz) cores. And handling the graphics side of things is the Mali-G68 MP5 GPU.

Other than this, the phone arrives with 8GB RAM and 128 or 256GB of internal storage that can be expanded via a microSD card. Galaxy F54 runs on Android 13-based One UI 5.1 out-of-the-box. And just like Galaxy A54 and M54, Samsung has committed to 4 generations of OS and 5 years of security updates for this guy too.

Camera

Getting to the cameras, Galaxy F54 packs a 108MP f/1.8 primary (with OIS), an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide, and a 2MP f/2.4 macro sensor at the back. On the front, it has a 32MP f/2.2 selfie shooter inside the hole-punch cutout. Both the front and back cameras here can shoot up to 4K 30 fps videos. For better low-light photography, it brings Samsung’s “Nightography” feature as well.

Battery and others

Galaxy F54 gets its juice from a massive 6000mAh battery that supports 25W charging. But like most Samsung phones these days, you won’t be getting a compatible power brick inside the box itself. In terms of wireless connectivity, you get WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3.

Samsung Galaxy F54 Specifications:

Body: 164.9 x 77.3 x 8.4mm, 199 gm
Display: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 5
Chipset: Exynos 1380 5G (5nm mobile platform)
Memory: 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage (expandable)
Software & UI: One UI 5.1 on top of Android 13 (upgradeable)
Rear Camera: Triple (108MP main with OIS, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro)
Front Camera: 32MP sensor (hole-punch)
Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Battery: 6000mAh with 25W charging

Samsung Galaxy F54 Price in Nepal and Availability

The official Samsung Galaxy F54 price in Nepal is NPR 52,499 for the 8/256GB variant. You can buy Galaxy F54 from Samsung-authorized stores like Hukut, where the first 5 buyers will also be getting a 25W charger for free.

Samsung Galaxy F54	Price in Nepal	Availability
8/256GB	NPR 52,499	Hukut Store

Meanwhile, check our Samsung Galaxy A54 5G review

ISPs are silently increasing the price of their low Mbps internet plans!

Internet
ISP

Sonika Bhandari

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May 29, 2023

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ISPs are silently increasing the price of their low Mbps internet plans!

It looks like the recent price war between Internet Service Providers (ISPs) is finally coming to an end. The competition that started with CG Net’s aggressive entry into the market is practically over after ISPs agreed against the unhealthy competition by undercutting themselves. ISPs are now increasing the price of low Mbps internet plans or abandoning them altogether.

ISP Price War in Nepal

How the ISP Price War really started

CG Net initiated its service in the Kathmandu Valley with residential 120Mbps home plans costing as low as Rs. 999 monthly in 2021. Back then, the said speed and the price it came with were both unheard of in Nepal. This compelled other mainstream ISPs like Worldlink and Vianet to level up. Many introduced new plans and even updated the existing ones to higher speed for free. As a result, high-speed internet plans over 100Mbps became the new norm, with some ISP offerings even going over 1Gbps.

While these high-speed plans offered better value than the plans they were replacing, their popularity took a hit as most subscribers realized they didn’t need all the speed. There was a gap in the market for low-priced home internet plans with moderate speeds. CG tried to capitalize it with its 50Mbps “Super Sasto Packages” for Rs. 649/month. However, then came Wi-Fi Nepal with its 30Mbps package at just Rs. 333/month, which was unheard of before.

Is ISP Price War finally coming to an end?

But it looks like the ISP price war in Nepal has finally come to an end. A recent rumour suggested that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Nepal are gradually increasing the price of their packages to avoid competition within themselves, and we are seeing the results.

Wi-Fi Nepal burst into the ISP scene with super affordable internet packs, which has increased the price by nearly 100%. Likewise, CG Net has completely abandoned the 50Mbps package. You won’t also find the low-cost Purple and Mini Packs on Vianet’s official site either. And in the latest move, DishHome has also raised the rate of its internet plans.

Wi-Fi Nepal Internet Price: Before Vs After

Wifi Nepal’s Internet Plans BEFORE			Wifi Nepal’s Internet Plans NOW
	50 Mbps	80 Mbps		50 Mbps	80 Mbps
1 Month	Rs. 400	Rs. 550	1 month	Rs 850	Rs. 950
3 Months	Rs. 1,100	Rs. 1,600	3 months	Rs. 2,300	Rs. 2,575
12 months	Rs. 4,000	Rs. 6,000	12 months	Rs. 8,600	Rs. 9,600

DishHome Internet Price: Before vs. After

DishHome	PRICE BEFORE (per Month)	Price NOW (per Month)
75Mbps	Rs. 595	Rs. 945
100Mbps	Rs. 687	Rs. 1,035
150Mbps	Rs. 824	Rs. 1,080
200Mbps	Rs. 870	Rs. 1,170
250Mbps	Rs. 916	Rs. 1,305
300Mbps	Rs. 1,145	Rs. 1,395

This is what NTA has to say about the increased internet price war

As all of this unfolded, Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) released a notice urging ISPs not to increase the price and to abide by the existing law. It also denied any involvement in the rumoured agreement between ISPs to end the price war. The regulatory authority has said that no directions about internet pricing increases have been issued. Instead, service providers can only change their prices with the approval of the regulatory authority.

The authority has instructed ISPs not to raise their internet price. They must first approve tariffs according to Section 42 of the Telecommunications Act of 2053 and the permit conditions.

But this is where things get confusing. Turns on at the height of the price war when ISPs were introducing low-cost options, and none of the plans were approved by NTA. NTA had even released a notice prior to putting an end to unapproved internet packages.

Meanwhile, check out our picks for the best phone under Rs. 25,000.

Xiaomi Civi 3 announced with dual 32MP selfie cameras, Dimensity 8200 Ultra

Xiaomi

Mintu

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May 28, 2023

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Xiaomi Civi 3 announced with dual 32MP selfie cameras, Dimensity 8200 Ultra

Xiaomi has refreshed the Civi series with the new “Civi 3” smartphone. It comes with a powerful Dimensity 8200 Ultra chip, dual 32MP selfie cameras, and more. In this article, let’s walk through the specs, features, and expected price of the Xiaomi Civi 3 in Nepal.

Xiaomi Civi 3 Overview:

In case you didn’t know, Xiaomi’s “Civi” lineup is exclusive to the Chinese market, although these phones do arrive with a different name in the international arena with a slight makeover. For example, last year’s Xiaomi Civi 2 arrived as Xiaomi 13 Lite. So we might see Xiaomi Civi 3 hit the global market as “Xiaomi 14 Lite” later this year.

Design and Display

In terms of design, the front of the phone has a curved screen with a pill-shaped cutout for dual selfie cameras. Just like on the Civi 2. Whereas Xiaomi has made some noticeable changes at the back. The Civi 3 now adapts a dual-tone design with a lighter color on the top half and a darker color tone on the bottom half. Also, the camera module gets a slight redesign. Xiaomi ships the phone in four color options: Rose Purple, Mint Green, Adventure Gold, and Coconut Ash.

Upfront, you are greeted with a 6.55-inch OLED curved display with an FHD resolution and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Offering a 120Hz refresh rate and a touch sampling rate of up to 240Hz, this screen also supports 1920Hz PWM dimming, 12-bit colors, DCI-P3 color gamut, and 1500 nits of peak brightness.

Performance

For the first time in this lineup, Xiaomi has opted for a MediaTek chip for the Civi 3. It is powered by a Dimensity 8200 Ultra processor, which is fabbed under a 4nm process. However, this “Ultra” variant doesn’t seem to be any different from the regular Dimensity 8200 in terms of CPU or GPU. Xiaomi says it has used a 4000mm² VC liquid cooling technology to keep the thermals in check.

The chip is coupled with 12GB LPDDR5 or 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 3.1 storage. Likewise, Xiaomi Civi 3 boots on MIUI 14 based on Android 13.

Camera

Moving to the optics, this phone sports a triple-camera setup at the back. The trio includes a 50MP Sony IMX800 f/1.77 sensor with 2x lossless zoom and OIS. And accompanying it is an 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide and a 2MP macro sensor.

On top of that, Xiaomi and MediaTek co-partnership for the Dimensity 8200 Ultra features a dedicated IMG BXT 6E Gen 1 ISP and a MediaTek APU 580 AI engine for better photography and faster processing on the Civi 3. As for videos, its main camera is capable of recording at up to 4K 30 fps.

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Getting to the selfie camera, Xiaomi Civi 3’s pill-shaped cutout includes a 32MP f/2.0 main shooter with autofocus and a 32MP f/2.4 ultrawide camera with 100° FoV and EIS support. Also, the Civi 3 finally breaks the tradition of 1080p video recording from the front cameras as it supports up to 4K 30 fps recording.

Other specs

Fueling the smartphone is a 4500mAh battery that supports 67W PD fast charging. As for the connectivity options, Civi 3 has WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port.

Xiaomi Civi 3 Specifications:

Display: 6.55-inches OLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 402 PPI, 20:9 aspect ratio
Other Properties: 68 billion (12-bit) colors, 1920Hz PWM dimming, True Color Technology, 1500 nits (peak brightness)
Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 8200 Ultra (4nm mobile platform)
Memory: 12/16GB RAM, 256/512GB/1TB storage (fixed)
Software & UI: Android 13 with Xiaomi’s MIUI 14 on top
Rear Camera: Triple (with LED flash);
– 50MP Sony IMX800 primary sensor, f/1.77, OIS
– 8MP Sony IMX355 ultrawide sensor, f/2.2, 120° FoV
– 2MP macro sensor, f/2.4, 4cm focus
Front Camera: Dual (with two LED flash)
– 32MP primary sensor, f/2.0, autofocus
– 32MP ultrawide sensor, f/2.4, 100° FoV
Audio: Dual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos Audio
Security: In-display fingerprint sensor (optical), Face unlock
Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light, E-compass, Flicker, Gyro, Proximity, IR blaster
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 6 (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS / AGPS / Beidou / Galileo / Glonass, USB Type-C, 5G
Battery: 4500mAh with 67W wired PD charging (67W power adapter provided)
Color Options: Rose Purple, Mint Green, Adventure Gold, and Coconut Ash

Xiaomi Civi 3 Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of Xiaomi Civi 3 starts at CNY 2,499 (around USD 350 / INR 29,200) in China for the base 12/256GB version and goes up to CNY 2,999 (around USD 425 / INR 35,000) for the top-end model. We expect the Xiaomi Civi 3 price in Nepal to begin from NPR 57,999 when it launches here.

Xiaomi Civi 3	Price in China (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
12/256GB	CNY 2,499	NPR 55,999
12/512GB	CNY 2,699	NPR 60,999
16/1TB	CNY 2,999	NPR 67,499

Meanwhile, you can check our Xiaomi 13 Lite review

Opera promises up-to-date browsing experience with integrated AI tool Aria

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May 28, 2023

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Opera promises up-to-date browsing experience with integrated AI tool Aria

After back-to-back introductions of innovative features, whether be a ChatGPT integration or a freshly built version of the flagship browser that supports the generative AI contents (Opera One), Opera has now introduced an AI tool of its own, Aria, further expanding its AI-driven capabilities. Aria represents a significant milestone for Opera users as it is natively built into the browser, promising a new browsing experience.

This article will discuss its design architecture, explore its capabilities, highlight any limitations, and touch upon other relevant features. By the end, you’ll clearly understand what Aria brings to the table.

Opera Aria Overview:

Aria is based on Opera’s underlying “Composer” framework and utilizes OpenAI’s GPT technology. This helps it connect to numerous AI models leading to further expansions in functionalities like search and live web results. Unlike ChatGPT, Aria is not limited to contents prior to 2021. Hence it can provide free-of-cost generative up-to-date content. Opera has ambitious plans to expand Aria’s capabilities and transform it into an AI tool that performs cross-browser functions seamlessly, enhancing the browsing experience for users.

AI is rapidly changing how we work, browse the web, and naturally, how we think about browsers and the part they can play in users’ online experience. Fittingly, Aria is our first product that named itself.

Availability and Accessibility of Opera Aria

Aria is currently available in over 180 countries and is accessible for some OS like Windows, MacOS, Linux, and Android. To use Aria, just simply create an Opera account. When done, Opera will notify you of your allowlist status through email or any other medium, and then you will have access to Aria and its features.

For Desktop: First, download the development version of Opera, i.e., Opera One. Install the browser and then tap on the Aria browser AI icon located on the left sidebar of the screen.
For Android: Download the Browser’s current beta version from the Google Play Store, and you are good to go.

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Chats in Opera Aria

The chat history in Aria remains saved for 30 days or until the individual manually deletes it. Once deleted, users cannot recover chats. There are no specific limitations on the number of queries an individual can have within a particular chat or the number of chats they can initiate. However, if the user excessively interacts with Aria in a short period, there might be temporary unavailability of the system until the following day.

Are information provided by Aria and other AI tools reliable?

Since AI tools like Aria are still in the initial stages, they rely on publicly available sources, which can create inaccurate information or present biased perspectives. Because of the same reason, Aria can sometimes generate biased, harmful, misleading, and inaccurate content. Aria cannot outsource content except from the one user enters. Hence it can sometimes fail to provide supportive background on the information it generates. It is always a good idea to fact-check the information that the Aria gives.

Possibilities and Prospects of Opera Aria

One advantage that Aria gains from its native development within the browser is that it has full access to Opera’s database of support documentation. This allows it to derive answers to customer queries straight from the company’s existing product knowledge. It helps users generate textual content, find information on the internet or resolve queries by parallelly collaborating with AI.

Aria offers numerous possibilities for users. Since it is based on several large language models, any user can access generative AI content in natural language. This includes summarizing or elaborating on a particular topic, writing emails, letters, and tweets, and even adapting the writing style to match different tones, such as formal, informal, or humorous.

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