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Apple’s new type of security update is rolling out to iPhone, iPad, and Mac users

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Apple’s new type of security update is rolling out to iPhone, iPad, and Mac users

Apple has rolled out a new type of public security update called “Rapid Security Responses” (or RSR in short) for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS users. Rapid Security Responses allow Apple to fix security vulnerabilities without having to push an entire system update. Let’s learn more.

Apple Rapid Security Responses (RSR): Overview

In Apple’s own words, “Rapid Security Response (RSR) is a mechanism for shipping security fixes to users more frequently.” The company announced RSR last year in WWDC 2022, and this is the first time RSR has been available to the public. To be able to receive this update, your device must be on the latest stable software version available for it. So that’s iOS 16.4.1, iPadOS 16.4.1, and macOS 13.3.1 for iPhones, iPads, and MacBook/iMacs, respectively.

What’s included? 

About the update itself, Apple hasn’t revealed exactly what security issues it has fixed. But Apple says “(RSR) deliver important security improvements between software updates — for example, improvements to the Safari web browser, the WebKit framework stack, or other critical system libraries. They may also be used to mitigate some security issues more quickly, such as issues that might have been exploited or reported to exist ‘in the wild.'”

Apple Rapid Security Response RSR Update on iOS

The size of the said RSR update is about 300MB for Macs and about 85MB for iPhones and iPads. It should only take a few minutes to download the update, and you’ll need to restart the device for the installation process to kick off. The update is then represented by an “(a)” suffix in the software version name.

So it will read as 16.4.1 (a) and 13.3.1 (a) instead of 16.4.1 and 13.3.1, respectively. Apple has also said that they plan to continue rolling out RSRs periodically to ensure user safety and defend against exploits.

How to download it?

By default, Apple enables RSR to be automatically installed like other major updates. You can follow these steps to make sure it’s enabled on your device:

  • iPhone or iPad: Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates. Then keep “Security Responses & System Files” on.
  • Mac: Choose Apple menu  > System Settings > General > Software Update. Click the “Show Details (i)” button next to “Automatic Updates”. And make sure to turn on “Install Security Responses and system files”.

But you can also opt out of such updates if you want to—which is something Apple doesn’t recommend. And even if you do, Apple will include RSR patches in the next major update.

WorldLink and PUBG Mobile team up to elevate Nepal’s gaming community

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WorldLink and PUBG Mobile team up to elevate Nepal’s gaming community

Nepal’s largest ISP—WorldLink Communications—has announced its partnership with PUBG Mobile. As giants in their respective fields, this landmark move will definitely help grow Nepal’s gaming community in more ways than one.

WorldLink and PUBG Mobile partnership:

The press event, which was held on the 30th of April, saw WorldLink CEO Mr. Keshav Nepal and the Assistant Producer of Tencent South Asia Mr. Paarth Sharma sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to ensure a smooth gaming experience for all Nepalese players.

Keshav Nepal CEO of Worldlink
Mr. Keshav Nepal

The partnership is focused on eliminating pain points and boosting growth for eSports in the country, said Mr. Sharma. WorldLink’s network infrastructure will enable this growth by ensuring uninterrupted, rich gameplay regardless of the user’s location or device.

WorldLink’s promise

Since WorldLink has vast coverage and cutting-edge network technology, the company will be able to facilitate faster upload and download speeds, reduce network latency (ping), and enhance the overall gaming experience. To note, WorldLink has already set up PUBG Mobile servers (CDN) in Nepal a while back. And they are now pushing for further initiatives to ensure an even smoother gaming experience.

PUBG Mobile updates for Nepal

Now, Tencent’s role in all this will be to launch Nepal-centric updates and in-game events. They also promise a packed calendar year, filled with professional tournaments and handsome cash prizes targeted at the Nepalese gaming community. Additionally, the WorldLink and PUBG Mobile partnership will ensure all available infrastructures are game-ready.

Tournaments like Nepal’s PMNC (PUBG Mobile National Championship) and global tournaments like PMCO (PUBG Mobile Club Open) and PMPL (PUBG Mobile Pro League) will become more fun to play and stream. Collaborative efforts like content creator programs and in-game voice packs are also things we have seen before, but Mr. Sharma assured us they will be much more refined and prioritized after this partnership.

PMNC Nepal 2022

Moreover, he also mentioned that Tencent Games is continually working to fix in-game issues like rubberbanding and de-sync. And with the partnership with WorldLink, he is confident that these issues won’t be much of a headache in the near future.

Nepali players and eSports

WorldLink and PUBG Mobile partnership focuses not only on improving the mobile gaming experience, but also on strengthening infrastructure to make way for developing “gaming as a career” for aspiring Nepali gamers.

Nepalese teams like DRS, T2K, and SG have competed at the highest stage of the game globally. DRS even finished the last PMGC (PUBG Mobile Global Championship) as runner-up, taking home USD 292,000. Whereas T2K won USD 132,500 after coming in 13th. Naturally, this tournament had a big impact on Nepali people’s outlook on gaming and eSports as a whole. Though extremely competitive and time-demanding, PUBG Mobile and the eSports culture have evolved into a big success story in Nepal.

Some official comments

Moving on, Mr. Sharma also expressed his delight in seeing the rise of Nepali gaming content creators like 4K Gaming and CR7.

Paarth Sharma of Tencent South Asia Publishing
Mr. Paarth Sharma

“It gives us immense pleasure to see our star creators like CR7 and 4K Gaming grow each day, and in turn, our efforts have been to grow this community as a whole. We focus on not just entertaining them, but giving them opportunities to grow professionally. That’s why we saw WorldLink as a great partner that shares our passion & resolve to make mobile gaming in Nepal, the biggest success story of South Asia, and this is just the beginning,” said Mr. Sharma.

Mr. Nepal also conveyed his excitement about this partnership, saying ”We are thrilled to partner with PUBG Mobile, one of the most popular mobile games in the world, and to play a significant role in enhancing the gaming experience for their users. Our extensive network coverage and advanced technology will ensure that players can enjoy the game without any disruptions, providing a seamless and immersive gaming experience.” 

WorldLink and PUBG Mobile partnership: What’s next?

This partnership between WorldLink and PUBG Mobile will bring an enhanced gaming experience for the users, that’s for sure. Allowing them to enjoy smooth and lag-free gameplay.

Not only that, but it also opens doors for future collaborations with other game publishers making similar collaborations. Overall, this is extremely positive news not only for PUBG Mobile players but Nepal’s gaming community in general. And we hope this trend continues and fosters good strategic alliances with other partners in the future.

  • Meanwhile, check out our Nothing Ear (2) review

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Graphics Cards Price in Nepal [Updated]

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AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Graphics Cards Price in Nepal [Updated]

AMD unveiled their graphics cards, the Radeon RX 7700 XT and 7800 XT at Gamescom 2023 back in August. In this article, let’s take a look at the specifications, improvements, and price of the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT in Nepal.

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Overview: 

In this price segment, the RX 7800 XT roughly competes against the RTX 4060 Ti. Its 28.1 billion transistor count is about a 5% increase from its predecessor, the Radeon RX 6800XT. Though on paper, it would seem it the newer gen RX 7800 XT has fewer stream processors (3840<4608), ray accelerators (60<72), and compute units (60<72), the ones on the 7800 XT are more powerful, and deliver more performance than their 6800 XT counterparts. 

Similarly, the base and boost frequencies of the RX 7800 XT are 2124 MHz and 2430 MHz respectively. It has 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM with a total memory bandwidth of 624 GB/s. Moreover, the peak compute performance for single and half-precision is 37 TFLOPs and 74 TFLOPs, respectively.

AMD RDNA 3 microarchitecture

Moving on, AMD’s Radeon RX 7000 series GPUs are based on the newer RDNA 3 microarchitecture. Whereas the Radeon RX 7800 XT is manufactured using a combination of 5nm and 6nm technologies. 

RX 7000 series GPUs are the first GPUs to be built using chiplet design. Basically, chiplets are small ICs (Integrated Circuits) that do a specific task. A set of such chiplets can be implemented together to make a larger and more complex chip. This has the benefit of customization, power efficiency, and more. It also allows AMD to use different process sizes on the same die. Hence, the 5nm/6nm on the spec sheet.

RDNA 3 is also the first RDNA architecture to have a dedicated media engine. The AMD Radiance Display Engine features support for 12-bit HDR, full coverage of the REC2020 color space, and up to 8K video playback.

Gaming and other specs

AMD is marketing the RX 7800 XT as “The ultimate graphics card for 1440p gaming”. According to the company, it offers 20% more performance per dollar on average than the competition which would include cards like Nvidia’s RTX 3070, RTX 4060 Ti, and RTX 4070. AMD claims smooth 1440p over 60 fps gameplay without any kind of upscaling.

Radeon RX 7800 XT vs RTX 4070
Image: AMD

But in the process of achieving these results, the RX 7800 XT does consume more power though. At 263W compared to 200W on the 4070.

Anyway, thanks to the 64MB of 2nd-generation Infinity Cache, game assets will load and render quicker on the new RX 7800 XT, leading to smoother gameplay with higher frame rates. And like other RDNA 3-based GPUs, it supports full hardware-based AV1 encoding and decoding as well. It also has support for AMD’s upcoming FSR 3 technology which now has frame generation and promises up to 3x the number of frames. 

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Specifications:

  RX 7800 XT 
Architecture  RDNA 3
Process  TSMC 5nm
Transistor count  28.1 billion
Stream processors 3840 units
Compute Units 60
Game Clock  2124 MHz
Boost Clock  2430 MHz
Peak Single Precision Performance  37 TFLOPs
Peak Half Precision Performance  74 TFLOPs
Ray Accelerators  60
VRAM  16GB GDDR6
Memory Bus  256-bit
Memory Bandwidth  624GB/s
Infinity Cache (2nd Gen)  64MB
Power  263W

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Price in Nepal and Availability

The starting price of aftermarket AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT graphics cards in Nepal is NPR 80,000. You can buy AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT graphics cards in Nepal from brands like Asus, and MSI from Hukut Store.

AMD Graphics Card   Price in Nepal  
Radeon RX 7800 XT NPR 80,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our gaming test of the RTX 4090:

Honor Pad V8 goes official with a 120Hz display, Dimensity 8020

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Honor Pad V8 goes official with a 120Hz display, Dimensity 8020

Honor has announced the toned-down version of its flagship tablet, the Honor Pad V8 Pro. And it’s the first tablet to be powered by MediaTek’s new Dimensity 8020 chip. Let’s check out the full specifications, features, and expected price in Nepal of the new Honor Pad V8.

Honor Pad V8 Overview:

Design and Display 

Honor Pad V8 features an 11” 2.5K (2560 x 1600 pixels) IPS LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. Just like its Pro sibling, it’s a pretty slim tablet measuring just 7.3 mm thick. But at 485 gm, Honor has managed to make the Pad V8 significantly more lightweight than Pad V8 Pro (589 gm).

Honor Pad V8 - Design

Performance and Battery

Honor Pad V8 is powered by the all-new MediaTek Dimensity 8020 chip, although it seems to be just a rebranded Dimensity 1100. Regardless, it’s a pretty reliable chip for a midrange tablet and should handle most everyday tasks without compromise. Honor has paired this chip with 8GB RAM and 128/256GB of storage. Alongside a microSD slot for further storage expansion.

As for software, the Pad V8 runs on Honor’s MagicUI 6.1 based on Android 12. This tablet gets its juice from a 7250 mAh battery that can charge at 22.5W with the included charger.

Rest of the specs

Cameras aren’t a top priority on tablets and it’s clearly the case here. Honor Pad V8 has a 5MP front camera, while there’s a 13MP sensor at the back which can be useful for taking quick pictures and scanning documents. There is also a 2MP depth sensor here, but it’s really nothing to talk about.

Honor Pad V8 - Accessories

In terms of connectivity, Honor Pad V8 has WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 support. Unfortunately, it’s not available with LTE connectivity. This tablet has an impressive audio setup though, with quad speakers that support DTS:X Ultra. You can also pair Honor Pad V8 with Magic Pencil 3 stylus and Magic Keyboard—although both of them are sold separately.

Honor Pad V8 Specifications:

  • Body: 252.10 x 163.64 x 7.35mm, 485 grams
  • Display: 11″ IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
  • Resolution: 2.5K (2560 x 1600 pixels), 16:10 aspect ratio, 274 PPI
  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 8020 (6nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Arm Mali-G77
  • Memory: 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: Android 12 with MagicUI 6.1 on top
  • Rear Camera: Dual (13MP primary, 2MP depth)
  • Front Camera: 5MP sensor
  • Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, quad speaker (DTS:X Ultra)
  • Battery: 7250mAh with 22.5W fast charging

Honor Pad V8 Price in Nepal and Availability

In China, the Honor Pad sells for CNY 1,900 (~ USD 275 / INR 22,500) for 8/128GB and CNY 2,000 (~ USD 290 / INR 23,600) for the 8/256GB variant. There’s no word on international availability yet but should the Honor Pad V8 make its way to Nepal, we expect its price to start at NPR 41,500.

Honor Pad V8 Price in China Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/128GB CNY 1,900 NPR 41,500
8/256GB CNy 2,000 NPR 43,500
  • Meanwhile, check out our Nothing Ear (2) review

AMD Radeon RX 7600 Price in Nepal [Updated]

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AMD Radeon RX 7600 Price in Nepal [Updated]

AMD Radeon RX 7600 is finally here. It’s the newest (and also the most affordable) member of AMD’s Radeon RX 7000 series of desktop graphics cards. Besides performance upgrades over its predecessor, the RX 7600 has a lower asking price as well. Let’s learn more about AMD Radeon RX 7600, including its specs, features, availability, price in Nepal, and more.

AMD Radeon RX 7600: Overview

RDNA 3 architecture

As an RX 7000 series graphics card, the RX 7600 is based on AMD’s latest RDNA 3 architecture. That means it enjoys 2nd gen ray tracing cores, 2nd gen Infinity Cache, AI acceleration, AMD Radiance Display Engine, and a chiplet design for better performance. 

Besides that, RX 7600 has 2,048 stream processors with base (or game) and boost frequencies of 2,250 MHz and 2,655 MHz respectively. With newer architecture, higher frequencies, more cores, and larger memory bandwidth, the new RX 7600 boasts a 29% increase in overall performance over its predecessor the RX 6600.

AMD Radeon RX 7600 - Design

At the heart of AMD Radeon RX 7600 is a Navi 33 GPU with 32 compute units, 2048 stream processors, and 32 raytracing cores. It has 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM with a 128-bit bus, which is the same as its competitor: the NVIDIA RTX 4060.

Hardware-based AV1 encoding

AMD also claims improved streaming and recording experience thanks to the more advanced encoders and AI. What’s more, RX 7600 also supports full hardware-based AV1 encoding/decoding. According to AMD’s internal testing, this card performs anywhere from 16 to 36% better in applications like Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. Moreover, AMD’s Radiance Display Engine enables excellent color accuracy with 12-bit HDR and Rec. 2020 color space support and up to 8K video playback.

AMD Radeon RX 7600 - Design 2

As for the gaming performance itself, the Radeon RX 7600 is targeted at 1080p gaming with 60+ fps at high settings. The company says this card manages 29% higher 1080p gaming performance than 2021’s Radeon RX 6600. Or 34% higher versus NVIDIA RTX 3060 (8GB). 

AMD Radeon RX 7600 Specifications:

  • Architecture: RDNA 3
  • GPU: Navi 33
  • Stream Processors: 2,048
  • AI Accelerators: 64
  • Ray Accelerators: 32
  • Boost Clock: 2,655 MHz
  • Base Clock: 2,250 MHz
  • Memory: 8GB GDDR6 VRAM
  • Memory Interface Width: 128-bit
  • Memory Bandwidth: Up to 288 GB/s
  • TBP (Typical Board Power): 165W

AMD Radeon RX 7600 Price in Nepal and Availability

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 price in Nepal is NPR 38,000. You can purchase the graphics card from Hukut.

AMD Radeon RX 7600 Price in Nepal 
8GB VRAM  NPR 38,000

  • Watch: I tested 10 games in 4K with NVIDIA RTX 4090

AMD’s new Radeon RX 7700 XT Price in Nepal [Updated]

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AMD’s new Radeon RX 7700 XT Price in Nepal [Updated]

Alongside Radeon RX 7800 XT, AMD has also launched the RX 7700 XT midrange graphics card. Like its more expensive sibling, this one’s targeted at 1440p gaming too. So let’s take a look at the specifications, features, and expected price in Nepal of the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT.

AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT Overview: 

Here, the RX 7700 XT competes against Nvidia’s RTX 4060 and 4060 Ti. Its base and boost frequencies are rated at 2171 MHz and 2544 MHz respectively. Whereas it has 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM with a total memory bandwidth of 432 GB/s.

Its 28.1 billion transistor count is about a 6.3% increase from the Radeon RX 6700 XT. The new RX 7700 XT also has more stream processors (3456>2560), ray accelerators (54>40), and compute units (54>40) than its predecessor. Moreover, its peak compute performance for single and half-precision is 35 TFLOPs and 70 TFLOPs respectively.

RDNA 3 microarchitecture

Like all the other cards in the Radeon RX 7000 series, this one is based on the newer RDNA 3 microarchitecture too. The Radeon RX 7700 XT is manufactured using a combination of 5nm (for graphics die) and 6nm (for memory die) process nodes.

The thing is, the Radeon RX 7000 series are the first graphics cards to be built with a chiplet design. In simple terms, a chiplet design lets manufacturers build different compute dies of a chip using different lithography processes. This results in better yield, easier manufacturing, and reduced production costs.

Other than this, RDNA 3 is also the first of its kind to have a dedicated media engine. The AMD Radiance Display Engine features support for 12-bit HDR, full coverage of the REC2020 color space, and up to 8K video playback.

How does it game?

As for the performance itself, the Radeon RX 7700 XT is a 1440p powerhouse. Offering approximately 20% better performance per dollar than competitors like the RTX 4060 Ti. It offers seamless 1440p gaming at 60+ fps. But the one catch is that the RX 7700 XT is less power efficient than its Nvidia counterpart.

Radeon RX 7700 XT vs RTX 4060 Ti
Image: AMD

Moving on, its 48MB of 2nd-generation Infinity Cache allows faster loading and rendering of game assets, resulting in smoother gameplay with higher frame rates. The RX 7700 XT also supports full hardware-based AV1 encoding/decoding and the upcoming FSR 3 frame generation technology.

AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT Specifications:

RX 7700 XT 
Architecture RDNA 3
Process TSMC 5/6nm
Transistor count 28.1 billion
Stream processors 3456 units
Compute Units 54
Game Clock 2171 MHz
Boost Clock 2544 MHz
Peak Single Precision Performance 35 TFLOPs
Peak Half Precision Performance 70 TFLOPs
Ray Accelerators 54
VRAM 12GB GDDR6
Memory Bus 192-bit
Memory Bandwidth 432GB/s
Infinity Cache (2nd Gen) 48MB
Power 245W

AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT Price in Nepal and Availability:

The official AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT price in Nepal is NPR 70,000. You can purchase it from an authorized store like Hukut.

AMD Graphics Card   Price in Nepal
Radeon RX 7700 XT NPR 65,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our gaming test of the RTX 4090:

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and RXT 7900 XT GPUs Price in Nepal [Updated]

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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and RXT 7900 XT GPUs Price in Nepal [Updated]

ore AMD finally took the wraps off of the Radeon RX 7000 Desktop GPUs. The new GPU family currently consists of only two models: the RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT which are the first cards powered by its new architecture, RDNA 3. So, let’s go over the specifications of AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT Desktop GPUs and their price in Nepal.

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and 700 XT GPUs Overview:

The Radeon RX 7000 series is built on the new RDNA 3 architecture. That is, they use a chiplet design similar to the company’s Ryzen processor, the world’s first of its kind. AMD CEO Dr. Lisa says “it gives them a modular design that can easily be tweaked down the line.”

AMD RDNA 3 Chiplet

This chiplet includes a 5nm GPU compute die and a 6nm memory cache die which results in computing power of up to 61 teraflops (up from a maximum of 23 TFLIOPs in RDNA 2). Also, it can manage up to 24GB of GDDR6 RAM and is made up of 58 billion transistors.

As a result, the top-tier Radeon RX 7900 XTX features 24GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus with 96 compute units clocked at 2.3GHz. AMD touts this card for 4K gaming while also considering efficiency. Compared to Nvidia’s top-tier RTX 4090’s 450W board power, the RX 7900 XTX manages its workflow with only 350W.

More efficiency

This efficiency is also cited as the reason for using GDDR6 memory rather than GDDR6X memory. On the other hand, the less-powerful RX 7900XT has 20GB GGDR6 RAM, 84 compute units running at 2GHz, and a 320-bit bus. The Total Board Power (TBP) is also reduced to 300W.

Moreover, AMD has also confirmed that both cards have two 8-pin connectors, so you won’t need to use any special power connector or adapter. In contrast, Nvidia relies on 12VHPWR connector for the RTX 4090 which is reported for either burning or melting. The GPUs also support DisplayPort 2.1 meaning that they are capable of rendering 4K visual at 480Hz and 8K at 165Hz refresh rate.

Performance

In terms of actual performance gains, AMD has provided a few graphs to give a better idea. Team Red promises 62fps in Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K with its 7900 XTX card equipped. The scores are with FiedlityFX SuperResolution (FSR) and ray-tracing enabled—with the latter providing up to a 50% performance boost over previous-generation cards.

Moreover, in games like Apex Legends and Valorant, 7900 XTX can push the frame rate to 300 and 833, respectively. That’s when it was paired with an AM5 motherboard, a Ryzen 9 7950X processor, and 32GB of RAM. On an unspecified configuration, it was still able to achieve 295fps on Apex Legends and 704fps on Valorant. Despite this, the company hasn’t shown a comparison with the RTX 4090.

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and  RX 7900 XT GPUs Specifications:

RX 7900 XTX RX 7900 XT
Compute Units 96 84
RDNA 3 cores 6,144 5,376
Game clock (GHz) 2.3 2
Memory 24GB GDDR6 20GB GDDR6
Memory bus 384-bit 320-bit
Infinity Cache 96MB 80MB
Total Board Power (watt) 350 300

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX GPU Price in Nepal:

The official AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX GPU price in Nepal is NPR 145,000 while the RX 7900 XT costs NPR 120,000 in Nepal.

Desktop GPUs Price in Nepal Availability
Radeon RX 7900 XTX NPR 145,000 Hukut
Radeon RX 7900 XT NPR 120,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our video of Nvidia RTX 4090.

Redmi Note 12R Pro goes official with Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, 120Hz OLED display

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Redmi Note 12R Pro goes official with Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, 120Hz OLED display

After multiple teasers, Xiaomi has unveiled the latest member for the Redmo Note 12 series in China. The newly announced Redmi Note 12R Pro is a budget smartphone with an OLED display and 5G capability. So, let’s get into the specs, features, expected price, and availability of the Redmi Note 12R Pro in Nepal.

Redmi Note 12R Pro Overview: 

Design and Display

Redmi Note 12R Pro follows the same design language as the Note 12 5G and Note 12 Pro+. You get a sleek modern look with flat frames which houses the side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The corners and the rear still retain slight curves for ergonomics hands-on feel. Redmi offers the phone in three color options: Black, White, and Gold. The phone measures 8mm thick and weighs around 190 grams. Additionally, it has an IP53 rating for dust and splash resistance.

Over on the front, the Redmi Note 12R Pro sports a 6.67-inch FHD+ screen with a center-aligned punch-hole cutout. The OLED screen boasts 120Hz native refresh rate and 240Hz of touch sampling rate. The phone also has 1200 nits of peak brightness, making it ideal for use in broad day sunlight.

Redmi Note 12R Pro Color Options

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Performance and Memory

Under the hood, the phone is powered by Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 — the same chip as the vanilla Note 12 5G. It is a 6nm processor with two Cortex-A78 (@2GHz) and six Cortex-A55 (@1.8GHz) cores. The graphics are handled by Adreno 619, and there is also an integrated Snapdragon X51 modem for 5G connectivity.

Redmi has paired this chip with up to 12GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB UFS 2.2 storage. This is the single memory configuration that Redmi Note 12R Pro is available in Nepal.

Camera

The rectangular camera island on the back of the Redmi Note 12R Pro is home to two image sensors and an LED flash. As suggested by the branding, the primary camera uses a 48MP image sensor. This is paired with a 2MP depth sensor. Unfortunately, there is no dedicated sensor for ultrawide shots. Coming to the selfie, Redmi has provided a 16MP front-facing shooter.

Rest of the Specs

Fueling the Redmi Note 12R Pro is a 5,000mAh non-removable battery. It supports 33W fast charging, which should enable full recharge in a little over an hour. The phone ships with Android 13 out of the box with Xiaomi’s MIUI 14 on top.

Redmi Note 12R Pro Specifications:

  • Body: 165.88 x 76.21 x 7.98mm, 188 grams, IP53 dust/water resistant
  • Display: 6.67″ OLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling, 1200 nits peak brightness
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio, 395 PPI
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 5G (6nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Adreno 619
  • Memory: 12GB LPDDR4x RAM, 256GB UFS 2.2 Storage
  • Software & UI: Android 13 with MIUI 14 on top
  • Rear Camera: Dual-camera;
    – 48MP primary
    – 2MP depth
  • Front Camera: 16MP
  • Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, mono speaker
  • Security: Face-unlock, Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 33W fast charging

Redmi Note 12R Pro Price in Nepal & Availability (Expected)

Currently, the Redmi Note 12R Pro is exclusive to the Chinese market, retailing for Rs. 1,999 for the sole 12/256GB variant. Based on this, we expect the price of the Redmi Note 12R Pro to be Rs. 39,999 in Nepal.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R Pro Price in China (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
12GB RAM, 256GB Storage CNY 1,999 NPR 39,999

Realme C55 Review: Gimmicky Dynamic Island, Decent Camera

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Realme C55 Review: Gimmicky Dynamic Island, Decent Camera

Dynamic Island on Android created some buzz amongst Twitter netizens just a while ago. Yeah, I’m talking about the Realme C55 with a Dynamic Island aka Mini Capsule, the company’s latest addition to the C Series. Its pricing starts from NPR 21,999 in Nepal and bears midrange specs like Helio G88 SoC, a Full HD+ 90Hz display, and a dual camera setup. Having used it for more than 10 days, here’s my Realme C55 review where I’ll be sharing my experience. Before that, let’s have a look at the specs of the Realme C55.

Realme C55 Review: Specifications

  • Body: 165.6 x 75.9 x 7.89mm, 189.5 grams
  • Display: 6.72″ IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate,  600 nits peak brightness
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm mobile platform)
  • Memory: 4/6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM
  • Storage: 64/128GB eMMC 5.1 storage
  • Software & UI: Realme UI 4.0 on top of Android 13
  • Rear Camera: Dual (64MP primary, 2MP depth)
  • Front Camera: 8MP (punch-hole)
  • Audio: Single speaker, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 33W SuperVOOC charging
  • Colors: Sunshower, Rainy Night
  • Price in Nepal: NPR 21,999 (6/64GB), NPR 25,999 (8/128GB)
  • Buy Realme C55 here

Realme C55 Review:

Design and Display

  • 6.71-inch IPS LCD (Full HD+)
  • 90Hz refresh rate
  • Glass front, plastic frame, and plastic back

Okay, let’s begin with the design first. I have this Sunshine color variant of the C55 and it looks quite flashy, to be honest. Plus, its camera module is pretty gigantic for a midrange phone. Personally, I prefer me some minimal colors but those wanting some colors, would definitely love this phone. You get a flat frame design here with a hole punch display on the front. The in-hand feel is good and it doesn’t look cheap either. And the side-mounted fingerprint reader is significantly fast and accurate.

Coming to the display, Realme could have treated us with an AMOLED panel but an IPS display with Full HD+ resolution is all you get. It still supports a 90Hz refresh rate which is pretty good, but a 120Hz panel feels much better for the price tag. After all, its rival, Redmi Note 12 4G houses a 120Hz AMOLED panel at a similar price range. You get three options to choose from— 60Hz, 90Hz, and Auto Switch. I’ll advise you to set it at 90Hz only mode to enjoy it fully as the Auto Switch option sometimes fails to switch the refresh rate.

Well, the display quality is average here actually. You will notice some color shifts while viewing from different angles. Besides that, it is just okay for the price tag it carries. And, you won’t get the vibrant and punchy colors of an AMOLED here, but watching content on this 6.72-inch screen is fairly enjoyable, I must say.

Performance

  • Octa-core Mediatek Helio G88 4G SoC (6nm)
  • 6GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64/128GB UFS 2.2 storage
  • Android 13 with Realme UI 4.0 on top

Powering the Realme C55 on the core is a MediaTek Helio G88 chipset here. This octa-core processor is not the best in this price range but it does a fair job. Day-to-day tasks like scrolling and switching social media apps, and playing some light games feel okay for the price. Yes, I did face some stutters while switching through apps but it’s normal for a lower-midrange phone. Besides that, the Realme C55 suffices the needs of a normal user in most regards.

How about some gaming?

Talking of some popular titles like PUBG and Call of Duty, you can play up to 40fps on the former and 30fps on the latter. The gameplay is not snappy and smooth as it’s a midrange phone. You’ll notice some frame drops and jitters here and there. Less demanding games like Temple Run, Subway Surfers, and Clash of Clans run without a hiccup though. So, the phone is not for—those wanting a gaming device in the 20k price segment.

Realme C55 Gaming

Realme UI 4 and Mini Capsule

The Realme UI 4 is a feature-packed UI with tons of customization options. It is based on Android 13 out of the box. But the catch is the several numbers of bloatware Realme has shipped the phone with. Of course, you can disable or uninstall those apps but, the first-hand experience is kinda ruined by unnecessary app recommendations. And to top it all, you also get ads on the phone while installing an app.

Now, let’s talk about the most hyped “Mini Capsule”, Realme’s own Dynamic Island. Currently, it literally does nothing except for showing a fancy capsule animation while plugging in the charger. The company did mention bringing more usability in future updates but for now, the Mini Capsule is more of a marketing stunt and gimmick.

Camera

  • Dual camera setup
  • 50MP main, 2MP Depth
  • 8MP selfie camera

Realme C55 rear camera

Let’s move to the camera now. Realme C55 sports a dual camera setup on its rear side: 50MP main + 2MP depth. As the secondary camera is practically useless, the photography aspect solely relies on the 50MP primary lens.

Daylight Imageries

The daylight images from Realme C55 bear superb details and colors. The outputs are mostly on the saturated side though. However, the dynamic range is decent and the shadows also get well maintained. Be it human subjects or architectural monuments, the C55 captures it nicely.

Portrait Mode

Moving to the portrait sides, the main camera captures decent images most of the time with a good amount of background blur. But as it is a budget phone, edge detection gets hit or a miss in some scenarios: mostly with the hair and ear of the subjects. Besides that, the skin tone is also close to natural.

Night Shots

As expected, its nighttime images don’t fancy me. The pictures are not sharp and require more light to get proper output.

Selfies and Portraits

The phone sports an 8MP selfie snapper on the hole punch cutout. Outputs from the front camera are usually nice with a good amount of details and background blur in portrait mode. But yeah, you do get a pinkish tint on the skin tone.

Battery Life

  • 5000mAh Battery
  • 33W Fast charging

Moving on, Realme C55 packs a 5000 mAh battery. I got around 7 hours of screen-on time (SOT) on my usage which includes, a bit of gaming, social media, and watching YouTube. So, it’s fair to say that, the battery lasts for a day easily with moderate usage. Accompanying it is a 33W SuperVOOC charger which Realme ships inside the box. It can fill the juice from 0 to 100% in 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Realme C55 33W Charging

Realme C55 Review: Conclusion

Overall, Realme C55 is an “okayish” device for the price point. Realme UI is feature packed and smooth while its bloatware and ads kinda become annoying. The main camera is capable except for slightly boosted colors while I definitely missed an inclusion of an ultrawide camera. Besides that, an AMOLED display and a stereo speaker would have been very favorable.

Realme C55 Review: Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Decent primary camera
  • Good performance
  • Android 13 out of the box
  • Good battery life

Cons

  • Bloatware on Realme UI
  • Gimmicky Mini Capsule
  • Single speaker
  • No ultrawide camera

Microsoft’s new AI-powered designing tool could destroy Canva

Aarohan Niraula
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Microsoft’s new AI-powered designing tool could destroy Canva

Microsoft has finally launched its AI-powered designing tool “Microsoft Designer” for public preview. This Canva alternative was announced way back in October 2022 with closed beta access. Let’s learn more.

Microsoft Designer: Overview 

This is an AI-charged web app like Canva, which helps you design posters, presentations, pamphlets, or social media posts with the help of AI. It leverages OpenAI’s image-generating tool DALL-E 2 to generate matching visuals. And it can even auto-suggest captions and headings for your social media posts. Microsoft Designer was in closed beta until Friday but now it’s finally available for public preview.

AI-powered quirks and features

You start with a text prompt like “A poster about the impacts of climate change”. Then, you can select from multiple available designs, which could be still images or animated visuals. And the great thing about this is that you can customize each and every element of the design as you’d like.

A poster about climate change

From text color to opacity, every single aspect can be tinkered to your needs. Microsoft Designer can make suggestions for color palettes, text fonts, and visual shapes too. But that’s not all. It will also be getting more AI features like “erase” and “replace background” in the coming future. With these features, you will be able to remove any unwanted objects (not just backgrounds) and replace them accordingly.

How good is Microsoft Designer?

Having tested it firsthand, we can say it’s not perfect yet (obviously). But it seems to be on the right track. We don’t know about stealing all Canva users away but it’ll definitely pull in the curious ones. The AI suggestions work well but the editing features are limited as of now. And we hope Microsoft continues to upgrade this tool with additional features so it can get more reliable, and hopefully even give Canva a run for its money.

Microsoft Designer Price and Availability

In the current public preview phase, Microsoft Designer is free to use. And once it is ready for final launch, Microsoft says Designer will be available both as a free app and embedded into Microsoft 365 subscription with more premium features. Other than the web app, you can also access it via the Edge browser’s sidebar.

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