With years of expertise in the display sector under its belt, Samsung has unveiled a slidable screen technology for computers. The new Samsung Slidable PC Display extends from 13″ to 17″ and Samsung is working with Intel to bring out the viability of the display.
Samsung Slidable PC Display Overview:
Intel’s 2022 Innovation Forum brought us a lot from Intel, but Samsung surprised us by demoing its unique PC display at the same event. Samsung calls this screen, which can convert from a 13-inch to a 17-inch display, “the world’s first 17-inch slidable display for PC.” At the event, we saw Samsung Display CEO JS Choi demonstrate the display’s transformation.
Unlike Samsung’s foldable displays, this slidable display rolls along the rails and can be extended just by pulling it apart. The screen’s sliding mechanism made few audible sounds while maxing out at 17-inch and also while being pushed back into the 13-inch form factor.
“Foldable is gone”
Aside from this, this display also had a visible crease where the sliding mechanism starts. This form factor can unlock many possibilities for computing in terms of the user interface, portability, and more.
To achieve this, Samsung is working with Intel to introduce features and abilities to best utilize this form factor.
Samsung Slidable PC Display Launch And Availability
While Samsung commercially offers folding displays on devices like the Galaxy Z Fold and Flip, we will not be seeing a slidable display on a consumer-grade device any time soon.
The Samsung Display CEO persisted that the company is working closely with Intel in order to figure out ways to add value to the slidable/rollable form factor.
Meanwhile, check out our long-term review of the Galaxy Z Fold 3.
Amazon has unveiled three new Echo Dot models including the standard Eco Dot, Echo Dot with Clock, and Echo Dot Kids. Here, we will go through the specs, features, availability, and price of the Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) in Nepal.
Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) Overview:
According to Amazon, the 5th gen Echo Dot is its best-sounding Echo Dot yet. It has an upgraded 44mm driver which boasts clearer vocals and deeper bass. There are four buttons on top including an action button, volume up/down keys and a button to turn off the mic. The power port is located on the back right above the Alexa light ring.
The new Echo Dot also has a built-in temperature sensor that can detect temperature changes and routinely turn on/off compatible home appliances. Likewise, besides the mic-off button, there are multiple layers of privacy control.
The most exciting feature of the Echo Dot (5th Gen) is its mesh networking capability. With a compatible Eero router, now you can turn your Echo Dot into a mesh wireless extender. As per Amazon, each Echo Dot can extend the coverage by 1000 square feet.
Echo Dot with Clock
Moving on, the 5th gen Echo Dot with Clock is basically a standard Echo Dot with a high-density dot matrix display. Primarily used to display time, the display can also show information about the current song, weather, calculations, events, and more.
Echo Dot Kids
The unique design of the Echo Dot Kids is what sets it apart from the standard model. It has two available designs, one features an owl, while the other depicts a dragon. And, Amazon Kids+ subscribers can also enjoy two new Alexa voices for the owl and the dragon. Furthermore, you also get a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ and a two-year guarantee with it.
Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) Specifications:
Dimensions: 100 x 100 x 89 mm, 304g
Audio: 44mm speaker, Lossless High Definition
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band), Built-in Eero Mesh Networking
Bluetooth: A2DP, AVRCP support
Voice Assistant: Alexa
Colors:
– Echo Dot (Standard): Charcoal, Deep Sea Blue, Glacier White
– Echo Dot with Clock: Cloud Blue, Glacier White
– Echo Dot Kids: Owl, Dragon
Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) Price in Nepal and Availability
The standard Amazon Echo Dot carries a price tag of USD 50 and the Echo Dot with Clock and Echo Dot Kids both cost USD 60. Therefore, the standard Amazon Echo Dot is expected to be priced at around NPR 7,299 in Nepal whereas the two other models are expected to cost around NPR 8,799.
Echo Dot (5th Gen)
Price (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Standard
USD 50
NPR 7,299
With Clock
USD 60
NPR 8,799
Kids
USD 60
NPR 8,799
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series.
The Amazon Fire TV Cube combines features of the Echo Dot and a Fire TV Stick into one. Now, the company is here with the third-gen Fire TV Cube with quite a few changes up its sleeves. So, let’s take a look at the Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) along with its specs, features, price, and availability in Nepal.
Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) Overview:
Design
Amazon has refreshed the design of the third-gen Fire TV Cube giving it a more premium look. While the Alexa LED status bar and physical control buttons remain on the top, the built-in speaker is now covered by a fabric mesh.
As for the I/O selection, it comes with an ethernet, USB, IR extender, and both HDMI in and HDMI out. With the added HDMI input, you can connect it directly to a cable box. This allows the user to control the box via Alexa as well as the Fire TV Cube Remote.
The third-generation Fire TV Cube is fitted with a new 2.2GHz octa-core processor. According to Amazon, this makes it 20% more powerful than its predecessor. Likewise, it should be two times more powerful than the Fire TV Stick 4K Max. With the new processor, the Fire TV will have noticeable improvement in load times and video playback performance.
Rest of the Specs
Moreover, the Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) is the first streaming device in the market to come with Wi-Fi 6E. It also includes Super Resolution Upscaling which can make high-definition videos look like native 4K videos with enhanced sharpness and details. It also features a 360-degree IR blaster that can control other devices such as your TV, home theater, AC, soundbar, and more.
Alexa Voice Remote Pro
With the third-gen Fire TV Cube, Amazon also unveiled the Alexa Voice Remote Pro. Unfortunately, it is sold separately and not bundled with the cube. The remote has motion-activated backlighting that turns on when the remote is lifted in a low-light environment.
The remote also has two new programmable buttons that can be assigned to apps, channels, and even Alexa commands. Besides this, the Alexa Remote Pro also has a built-in speaker that comes in handy when you misplace it. Simply ask Alexa to find your remote and it will emit a ring to reveal its location.
Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) Price in Nepal and Availability
The Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) is available for USD 140 whereas the Alexa Voice Remote Pro costs USD 35. We expect the price of the Amazon Fire TV Cube 2002 to be around NPR 19,999. Likewise, the Alexa Voice Remote Pro could cost around NPR 5,999 in Nepal.
Amazon Product
Official Price (USA)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Amazon Fire TV Cube 2022
USD 140
NPR 19,999
Alexa Voice Remote Pro
USD 35
NPR 5,999
Meanwhile, check out our picks for the best streaming devices under USD 50.
Around 5 months after the launch of the X Fold, Vivo has introduced its upgraded version, the Vivo X Fold+. The new foldable gets a performance upgrade with Qualcomm’s current best SoC and is available in a new red color. In this article, we will look at the key specs, features, expected price, and availability of the Vivo X Fold in Nepal.
Vivo X Fold+ Overview:
Design, Display
For the Vivo X Fold+, the brand has made no changes in terms of design. But, they have introduced a new colorway called Huaxia Red. Like the two original colors, this one has a faux leather finish too.
Likewise, the display is the same as the original X Fold too. It has an 8.03″ Samsung-made E5 AMOLED display. Since it is an LTPO 2-backed panel, the refresh rate can dynamically adjust from 1Hz to 120Hz based on the content. It features Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) protection.
Vivo X Fold+ Design, Display
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Both the main display and the 6.53-inch cover display feature an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. Moreover, the aircraft-grade floating wing hinge allows the hinge to be opened at multiple angles. This is especially useful for video calls and multimedia consumption.
Performance
The Vivo X Fold+ boasts an upgraded Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. And, according to Qualcomm, it consumes 30% less power while providing a 10% boost in performance compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. It has 12GB of RAM and the users can opt for either 256GB or 512GB of internal storage.
As for the software, Vivo X Fold boots on Android 12-based OriginOS Ocean. In addition, the company has baked in some extra features to take advantage of the folding form factor. Users can use the phone as a laptop for a few apps like Note, QQ, and Youku.
Cameras
Vivo has not changed the camera system on the Vivo X Fold+. Thus, like the X Fold, it features a 50MP sensor with an f.1/8 aperture and Optical Image Stabilization. Accompanying it is a 48MP ultrawide, 2X zoom lens, and 5X periscope sensor.
Moreover, the rear quad-camera system is ZEISS branded. As for the selfie cameras, both the inner and outer ones are 16MP shooters with f/2.45 aperture.
Rest of the specs
Moving on, the Vivo X Fold+ comes with an upgraded 4730mAh battery with 80W fast charging. For comparison, the older X Fold had a 4,600mAh battery with 66W fast charging.
However, the wireless charging is the same at 50W. The newer model can reach 0% to 100% in just about 35 minutes. The Vivo X Fold+ also has stereo speakers, a three-mic setup, a barometer, an infrared sensor, and a physical alert slider.
Vivo X Fold+ Price in Nepal and Availability (Expected)
The Vivo X Fold+ is priced at CNY 10,000 for the base 12/256GB model and CNY 11,000 for the 12/512GB model. It will go on sale from September 29. We expect the price of the Vivo X Fold+ to start at NPR 199,999 if it launches in Nepal.
Vivo X Fold+
Price in China (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
12/256GB
CNY 10,000
NPR 199,999
12/512GB
CNY 11,000
NPR 225,999
Meanwhile, check out our initial review for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3.
Realme launched its budget C35 smartphone in Nepal a while ago. During the initial launch, the company only announced the 4/64GB and 4/128GB variants of the C35. But now Realme has also launched its 6/128GB model. In this article, we will be discussing the specs, features, and official price of the Realme C35 in Nepal.
Realme C35 Overview:
Design and Display
Realme C35 brings a fresh new design to the entry-level C series. The phone now has flat edges with round corners. Likewise, the camera island on the back looks inspired by premium Realme phones. It weighs around 189 grams and is 8.1mm thick.
Realme has used a reflective panel on the back, which it calls Dynamic Glowing Design. There are two colors options to choose from, Glowing Black and Glowing Green.
Over on the front, it sports a 6.6-inches FHD LCD screen with a waterdrop notch on the top. There is no high refresh rate, but Realme has at least included support for 180Hz touch sampling rate.
Performance and Memory
Under the hood, Realme C35 packs the Unisoc T616 chipset. It is an octa-core processor built on TSMC’s 12nm FinFET process. It features six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores (@1.8GHz) and two Cortex-A75 cores (2GHz). Similarly, the graphics are handled by Mali-G57 GPU.
The base variant of Realme C35 comes with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB of UFS 2.2 storage. Likewise, there is also a 4/128GB memory configuration up for grabs.
Rest of the Specs
The new camera bump at the back houses a triple camera setup. Leading the lineup is a 50MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture. Accompanying it is a depth and a monochrome sensor. Upfront, there is an 8MP camera for selfies and video calls.
Realme C35 gets its juice from a 5,000mAh battery, and it even supports 18W fast charging. It boots on Android 11 with Realme UI R out of the box. There is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometrics.
Realme C35 in Nepal costs NPR 21,299 for the 4/64GB and NPR 22,799 for the 4/128GB variant. The new 6/128GB variant retails for Rs. 24,999. You can buy Realme C35 from authorized stores like Hukut.
Big Digital, Nepal’s largest multi-brand electronic retail chain is celebrating this festive season with a bunch of interesting offers. There’s up to a 50% discount on select products, free silver coins, and an exchange offer where you can trade your old phone for a new one. Or you can also exchange your old phone for a laptop or home appliances. Let’s learn about the Big Digital Dashain Offer 2022 including its validity period and more.
Big Digital Dashain Offer 2022:
What is Big Digital?
Before talking about all the incentives in this sales campaign, allow me to briefly go through what Big Digital is. As I mentioned earlier, this is a multi-brand electronic retail chain—which means you can find electronic goods from different companies all under one roof. Big Digital says it currently stocks products from over 90 brands in more than 100 categories.
And since it is a part of the Triveni Group, you can rest assured that anything you buy from Big Digital is a genuine product. As such, you’ll also get a VAT bill and official warranty (if applicable) with your every purchase. Currently, Big Digital has set up two retail stores: one in Gwarko, Lalitpur, and the other in Kamalbinayak, Bhaktapur. You can learn more about Big Digital by clicking here.
Up to 50% discount
One of the biggest talking points of this offer is the discounts that Big Digital is offering. There’s up to 50% off on select items whereas most other products are also enjoying a certain percentage price cut.
If you were curious about the 50% off item, it’s the Hisense 32″ HD TV (HX32N2173H). It is currently available for just Rs. 15,695, against the usual market price of Rs. 31,390. For a complete list of discounts, you can visit their website.
Free silver coins
Next up, the Big Digital Dashain offer lets you win free silver coins as well. The higher your value of purchase, the more valuable silver coin you get.
Okay, let’s now get into the meat of the matter, which is the exchange offer. Under this, Big Digital is accepting your old phone for a new phone, laptop, or any home appliance.
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Mobile to mobile
Mobile to laptop/home appliances
And for this, the company has partnered up with Sabko Phone, which is a Nepali startup that deals with buying second-hand phones, repairs, and selling refurbished phones. Sabko Phone currently accepts used, factory-unlocked phones from the following brands:
Moreover, not all smartphone models from the aforementioned brands are eligible for trade-in. To check if your phone can be exchanged for a new one, simply head on to this link. It will ask you a few questions about your phone’s condition. After all the digital valuation process is over, a technician from Big Digital will also evaluate your old phone’s condition to give the final valuation. And on top of all this, Big Digital is handing out an additional 5% value as well.
For example, if your second-hand phone’s final valuation comes to Rs. 10,000, you will get Rs. 10,500 instead as an exchange deposit. With that, you can either get a new phone or a laptop or home appliances. That too at the offer price, of course.
Cashback, EMI
Other than this, the Big Digital Dashain offer also includes a cashback of up to 10% (max Rs. 500) when making payments through Khalti digital wallet. And NIC Asia bank’s credit card holders can get their desired product at 0% EMI too. The good news is that the EMI amount here is calculated based on the offer price instead of the usual MRP.
Big Digital Dashain Offer: Validity
The Big Digital Dashain offer will be valid till Ashoj 30 (October 16). But a company source has informed us that they’re planning to extend this campaign till Kartik 14 (October 31). To claim this offer, you’ll have to visit Big Digital’s aforementioned retail store at Gwarko (Lalitpur) or Kamalbinayak (Bhaktapur).
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Realme has been pumping out affordable smartphones in the C-series for a while now. The brand recently launched its new entry-level smartphone called the Realme C33 which has now made its way to Nepal as well. In this section, we will look at the specifications, features, official price, and availability of the Realme C33 in Nepal.
Realme C33 Overview:
Design, Display
The design of the Realme C33 is fairly similar to the Realme 9i 5G. It has the same glittery vintage CD-inspired finish alongside the flat frame. The phone is quite thin at 8.3mm and the circular cameras protrude a bit. The three available color options are Sandy Gold, Aqua Blue, and Night Sea.
The display on the Realme C33 measures 6.5-inches. As standard with C-series phones, it is an HD+ screen with a 60Hz refresh rate However, you get a 120Hz touch sampling rate on this one.
Realme has democratized the Unisoc T612 processor for its C-series phones. On the Realme C33, it has been paired with up to 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The storage used here is a faster UFS 2.2 instead of the eMMC5.1. Furthermore, there is an option for expansion up to 1TB via microSD.
The Realme C33 boots on Android 12-based Realme UI S Edition out of the box. It is a revamped Realme UI targeted toward Gen Z consumers.
Cameras
The Realme C33 has a dual camera setup on the back. The primary camera is a 50MP shooter whereas the second one has a depth sensor of unspecified resolution. The front of the phone houses a 5MP selfie camera in a water-drop notch.
Rest of the specs
Like with other Realme C series devices, the C33 offers a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging too. Unfortunately, it charges via micro USB instead of Type-C which should be universal by now.
Being a budget phone, it has a single speaker and keeps the 3.5mm headphone jack. For security, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner is provided.
The Realme C33 is available at an asking price of Rs. 16,499 for the base 3/32GB variant. Likewise, the higher 4/64GB variant retails at Rs. 18,499. The smartphone is available for purchase at the official price from authorized stores such as Hukut.
Honor has launched Earbuds X3 Lite in Nepal alongside the Honor X6 smartphone. The budget TWS offers 6 hours of music playback and a low latency mode for gaming. So, let’s take a look at the specs, features, price, and availability of the Honor Earbuds X3 Lite in Nepal.
Honor Earbuds X3 Lite Overview
Design
The Honor Earbuds X3 Lite is available in a single white color. It follows the popular stem and silicone ear tips design. Both the case and earbuds look a lot like Apple’s Airpods Pro. The TWS is IPX4 rated against splash damage.
Each of the earbuds weighs approximately 4.4 grams and the case weighs 39 grams. For charging, there is a USB Type C port at the bottom of the case.
Audio and Connectivity
The Honor Earbuds X3 lite uses 10mm composite diaphragm drivers and supports AAC & SBC codecs. There is no Active Noise Cancellation but it uses an AI ENC algorithm that is optimized for over 100 noisy scenarios for clear calls.
For connectivity, it has Bluetooth 5.3 and supports low latency gaming. The earbuds also support dual device connection. Moreover, users can connect the earbuds to the Honor AI Space app to further personalize the sound.
Besides this, each earbud packs a 45mAh battery which allows for 6 hours of music playback time and 4 hours of calls. Furthermore, the music listening can be extended up to 28 hours thanks to the charging case with a 500mAh battery.
Meanwhile, check out all the latest prices and specs of Honor earbuds here
Honor has launched its new budget phone in Nepal called the Honor X6. The company has already launched three models in its X-series, the X6 is the new member of the family. So in this article, let’s get into the specs, features, availability, and official price of the Honor X6 in Nepal.
Honor X6 Overview:
Design, Display
The Honor X6 features flat side rails and a square camera bump. The camera island is quite large and you can find a small Honor logo on the bottom. As common with budget phones, it has an all-plastic build and no IP rating.
As for the display, we can expect a 6.5-inch LCD screen with HD+ resolution. Unfortunately, there’s no high refresh or touch sampling rate.
Performance
Powering the smartphone from inside a MediaTek Helio G25 chipset. It’s a 12nm fabricated SoC with eight Cortex-A53 cores clocked at a speed of up to 2.0 GHz. Memory variants of the device include 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. As for the software, the Honor X6 ships with Android 12-based Magic UI 6.1.
As for the optics, it comes with a triple rear camera setup that includes a 50MP primary camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. The X6 doesn’t have a 5MP ultrawide camera like the X7. On the front, there is a 5MP selfie camera.
Rest of the specs
The Honor X6 comes with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W fast charging. As standard with phones in this price range, there is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometrics.
Honor X6 Specifications:
Display: 6.5-inches HD+ IPS LCD
Resolution: HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels)
Chipset: MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm Mobile platform)
The Honor X6 is only available in Nepal in a 4/64GB variant for Rs. 18,490. The company also announced a pre-booking offer in which you can get a pair of Honor Earbuds X3 Lite for Rs. 5,490 along with the phone for Rs. 20,990. Alternatively, you can get the X6 and Honor Band 6 for Rs. 21,490. If you want both accessories, you can get them together with the phone for Rs. 23,490.
Honor X6
Price in Nepal
4/64GB
Rs. 18,490
Meanwhile, check out our review of the OnePlus 10T.
According to reports, Apple is refreshing its naming scheme for the upcoming iPhone 15 series. We might see an ‘Ultra’ model instead of a ‘Pro Max’ the next year. Here, we will take a look at the early rumors surrounding the iPhone 15 series.
iPhone 15 Series Rumors Roundup:
It hasn’t even been a month since the release of the iPhone 14 lineup, and rumors about the iPhone 15 series are already in circulation. Trusted sources such as Mark Gurman and Ross Young point to some significant changes in the upcoming iPhone 15 series next year.
Bye Bye Pro Max, Welcome Ultra
According to the rumors, Apple is bidding a farewell to the ‘Pro Max’ branding and replacing it with ‘Ultra’. We had our first Pro iPhones in 2019 with the iPhone 11 series. As for the Ultra moniker, we recently saw it on Apple’s latest flagship smartwatch. That aside, the Ultra moniker has popped up before with the M1 Ultra.
The possible integration of Ultra branding does not seem that farfetched as Apple already made some changes to the iPhone 14 series naming scheme with the resurgence of the ‘Plus‘ model.
USB-C Charging
Mark Gurman also believes that the iPhone 15 series will have USB-C charging ports instead of Apple’s proprietary lightning ports. He also added that Apple is already testing this feature well ahead of the EU’s fall 2024 ultimatum.
Apple could introduce Dynamic Island to all the iPhone 15 models according to supply chain analyst Ross Young. It was one of the main highlights of this year’s Far Out Apple event but only the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max had it.
iPhone 15 Series Launch (Expected)
The iPhone 15 series is expected to hit the market in the fourth quarter of 2023. It will be interesting to see what Apple brings to the table next year. Will Apple finally do away with the Lightning port? Is there going to be a new Ultra model? Only time will tell.
Meanwhile, check out our review of the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
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