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Android 12 Go Edition is here to give a big performance boost to budget phones

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December 15, 2021

Android 12 Go Edition is here to give a big performance boost to budget phones

Google unveiled Android 12 back in October this year. The company has now released its Go Edition for affordable entry-level smartphones. In this article, we will be looking at all the new features and improvements in the Android 12 Go Edition.

Android 12 Go Edition Overview:

As per Google, there are over 200 million Android Go phones in the world. These are mostly budget phones with relatively underpowerful specs.

And with Android 12 Go, the company is focusing on making such phones more accessible and privacy-centered. Here are the key areas that Google has improved on in the new Android 12 Go Edition.

Faster app-opening, smoother animations

Google claims that phones running Android 12 Go will open apps 30% faster than the older version. The animations are also smoother here. In addition, Google has created SplashScreen API through which developers can manage animations for cold start app launches.

Improved battery and storage

Android 12 Go Edition will also hibernate inactive apps to save battery life. This will also help phones manage storage more efficiently. Moving on, File Go will now allow users to recover files within 30 days of deletion.

App Share

Furthermore, Android Go phones won’t have to rely on the internet for app downloads. Users can simply share apps between phones through Nearby Share. You will find the sharing option when you long tap on any app.

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Privacy Dashboard

Users will now have better controls over their privacy as well—thanks to the new Privacy Dashboard. Here, you can review apps that are using sensitive data like that of a microphone and camera. You can even revoke permissions from apps.

In addition, Google has added a privacy indicator that will alert you when an app accesses your microphone and/or camera.

Guest Mode made simpler

Users will now be able to switch to guest mode right from their lock screen. Just click on the owner icon on the top right corner and select the desired user profile.

Smart Translations

You will now be able to translate any on-screen content in your preferred language on Android 12 Go. You can get the translate option by navigating to the recent app tray.

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Xiaomi Pad 5.

HP Victus 16 Review: The Affordable Omen

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HP Victus 16 Review: The Affordable Omen

HP embarked on the quest for affordable gaming laptops in 2021 with an entirely new series called Victus. The new lineup replaces the budget-level Pavilion machines and sits below the company’s hardcore Omen gaming laptops. Packed with a big 16-inch screen and a bunch of different configuration options, the Victus is aimed to strike a blend between affordability and performance. So, we’ll see if HP is truly capable of accomplishing that with the new HP Victus 16 in this review.

HP Victus 16 Specifications:

Design & Build: All-plastic body, 14.57 x 10.24 x 0.93-inches, 2.46 kg
Color Options: Mica Silver, Performance Blue, White
Display: 16.1″ anti-glare IPS panel, 60Hz refresh rate, 250 nits brightness
Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080) resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio
Keyboard: Full-size white backlit keyboard
Trackpad: Plastic multi-touch trackpad, Windows Precision drivers
Security: TPM 2.0 chip, No fingerprint sensor
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H (Zen 3), 6C/12T, 3.3GHz Max Turbo Frequency, 16MB L3 Cache, 7nm FinFET process, 45W TDP
RAM: 8GB DDR4
Storage: 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5500M
Audio: Dual speakers, Audio by B&O
Battery: 70 Watt-hours
Power Supply: 150W Smart AC power adapter
Webcam: 720p HD camera, No physical shutter, Dual-array microphones
Connectivity: WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
I/O Ports: 1x HDMI 2.1 (4K@120Hz), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port, 1x 3.5mm audio jack, 1x RJ-45 (LAN), 1x SD card, 2x USB 3.2 Type-A
Price in Nepal: Rs. 125,000

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HP Victus 16 Review

Design

When I first lifted the Victus 16 out of its box, it felt a bit hefty, and the scale doesn’t lie—it weighs 2.46kg. It achieves this with an all-plastic body and will make its presence felt in your backpack.

Now, as Victus is a new series in HP’s portfolio, I anticipated a fresh design for the device. However, HP has played it safe here by delivering a design that is comparable to their Omen gaming machines. What’s rather intriguing is, even the Victus logo is claimed to be taken from the bottom half of the Omen’s diamond design. “It’s six of one, half a dozen of another”, huh, HP?

Anyways, the unit that I’ve for the review has an all-black finish that goes by the name Mica Silver. Frankly, this model looks pretty generic, but the blue and white color variants are more visually appealing—at least in pictures.

The limitations

Despite the plastic build, the keyboard deck feels pretty solid here—no flex or anything of that sort.

However, what drags you down is the flimsy screen hinge. Here, even a slight tug with the laptop or typing with a heavy hand causes unusual wobbles in the lid. And, you’ll find flex if you grasp the screen corners as well. So, the durability of this machine, in the long run, is something to be wary about.

Furthermore, the sharp edges issues that plagued HP Omen 15 are present here too. As a result, long working sessions would leave you with pain-in-the-arm and press-marks around the wrist.

Ports

1 of 2

Regardless, the laptop has a decent selection of ports. On the left, there’s an HDMI 2.1 port that supports 4K@120Hz, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port, a 3.5mm audio jack, an ethernet, and an SD card slot. Likewise, you get two more USB 3.2 Type-A ports on the right. Although not present here, a Thunderbolt 4 port has really complemented this setup.

Display

Moving on to the display, the Victus hosts a big 16.1-inch FHD IPS screen. You can get it with up to 165Hz refresh rate, however, the unit I have boasts just 60Hz. As most budget gaming laptops these days feature a higher refresh rate, I wish HP have followed the suit and included at least 120Hz smoothness in Victus’ entry-level machines. Or, if the brand accompanied this large panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio, I could…. make do with a normal refresh rate monitor. But we’re missing out on both.

Furthermore, it’s an anti-glare screen with a peak brightness of 250 nits. With that number, it’s easy to assume it’s not intended for outdoor usage. The colors on the indoors are sufficiently bright, and its FHD resolution has yielded no trouble regarding content sharpness either. Viewing angles are great too with a notable dip in brightness when looking from sides.

Keyboard

On to the keyboards, the Victus brings a full-size keyboard with a dedicated Numpad. The keys here are really easy to get accustomed to—they are well-spaced and offer subtle feedback that I enjoyed using. And, thanks to the sturdy keyboard deck that further contributes to a comfortable typing experience.

I played a couple of typing games to put the keyboard through its paces and I was easily able to get about 70 words per minute on average. Here, the keyboard only has single-stage white backlighting, though. Yet, it offers adequate contrast to maintain sight in dimly lit environments.

Moreover, you’ll find a dedicated key to launch Omen Gaming Hub software on the top row. The app lets you customize the cooling modes of the device while you may also explore other parameters like system monitor and network traffic optimizer.

Trackpad

While its keyboard is really good, its trackpad is fine for a budget gaming laptop. It’s made of plastic and has left and right buttons. The multi-gesture function works well, however, I would have liked it if the integrated buttons provided better tactile feedback.

Audio

Moving on, the dual-speaker setup of this laptop is okay-ish as well. As expected, these are down-firing units and bags Bang & Olufsen-tuned audio systems. They offer a fair degree of clarity in vocals, but you won’t find boomy bass to satisfy your bass heads.

Performance

Let’s now talk about its performance. My unit of the HP Victus 16 is powered by a Hexa-core Ryzen 5 5600H mobile processor paired with AMD Radeon RX 5500M GPU, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and 256GB of PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD storage.

This specific model sells for Rs. 125,000 in Nepal, Rs. 60,000 in India, and some $860 in the US. Aside from that, you can also purchase it with Intel 11th gen i5 and i7 / AMD Ryzen 5 and 7 series processors and up to Nvidia Geforce RTX 3060 graphics. These models also provide a higher refresh rate, a better response time, and, in some cases, low blue light certification as well. So as any sane person would, I suggest you pay the extra premium and get those high-specced variants—particularly if you are eyeing it for gaming.

Benchmarks

Anyways, the laptop can handle your day-to-day chores with ease. As a writer, I always had 10-20 tabs open in the browser, and apps like photoshop, and Spotify use their chunk of memory in the background. And with all this, it still doesn’t break a sweat and I’ve had no issues multitasking either.

CrystalDiskMark

	Read (MB/s)	Write (MB/s)
SEQ1M Q8T1	2878.74	1803.10
SEQ1M Q1T1	1934.74	2175.61
RND4K Q32T1	413.96	262.93
RNK4K Q1T1	47.14	107.39

Cinebench R23

CPU: Multi-Core	9163
CPU: Single Core	1366
MP Ratio	6.71x

Geekbench 5

CPU: Single Core	1371
CPU: Multi-Core	6392
Compute (OpenCL)	39597

Unigine Heaven

(FPS: 86, Score: 2380, Min FPS: 10, Max FPS: 141)

API: OpenGL	Multi-monitor: Disabled
Quality: High	Anti-aliasing: x2
Tessellation: Extreme	Fullscreen: Yes
Stereo 3D: Disabled	Resolution: System

Blender (CPU)

bmw27	4m20s
classroom	9m46s
fishy_cat	5m44s
koro	7m30s
pavillon_barcelona	10m4s
victor	18m27s

Time taken lower is better

Performance Modes

Under the Omen gaming hub app, you can choose from two different performance modes—Quite and Default, while deciding between Max or Auto fan profiles. For the most part, I used the laptop in Default mode with the fan profile set to Auto. However, when gaming or running benchmarks, I set the fan profile to Max for the best results.

Coming from a Nitro 5 whose fan speed blows like a whistle, I’ve to say its fan noise is tolerable even at its highest setting. For cooling, it has air intake vents on the bottom and blasts hot air from the side and rear vents.

Gaming

Getting into games, GPU-intensive titles like Cyberpunk gives around 13-16 fps on high settings, while in medium settings you get around 20-25fps. With those figures, it’s easy to anticipate that the gameplay isn’t smooth and you’ll encounter stutters now and then. Likewise, Control gives 30-35fps on the high settings, and GTA is playable at its highest settings with 46-50fps. Valorant, on the other hand, achieves 110-120fps at its highest settings. However, with the 60Hz screen onboard, I did notice multiple instances of screen tearing.

1080p Gaming Benchmarks
Performance mode, Max thermal control
Game	Settings	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	Texture quality: High	13-16fps
	Texture quality: Medium	20-25fps
Control	Texture resolution: Medium	30-35fps
GTA V	Texture Quality: Very High	45-50fps
	Reflection Quality: Ultra
CS: GO	Texture Detail: High	80-90fps
	Anti-Aliasing: 8X MSAA
Valorant	Texture Quality: High	110-120fps

The Victus is rather good in terms of thermals. After an hour or two of gameplay, the middle area of the keyboard deck gets slightly warm. But, it does not become finger-fryingly hot even after such extended playtime.

Battery

Moving on, the Victus 16 gets its fuel via a 70Whr cell. As is the case with most gaming laptops, the battery life in this thing lasts about 3 hours. Thus, you must have the AC adaptor handy at all times.

HP Victus 16 Review: Conclusion

Wrapping up the review, HP Victus 16 turns out to be a decent gaming laptop. You can play demanding games even at the highest of the setting, and it stays relatively cooler after long gaming sessions. Furthermore, its minimalistic design allows its use as a dual-duty laptop and will not attract undue attention from the audience.

However, the major letdown here is the weak screen hinge and a pretty standard 60Hz refresh rate screen. While HP needs to do extra homework to fix the lid issue, I wish the base variant of HP Victus 16 at least had a 120Hz refresh rate. As a result, if you want a greater refresh rate at a comparable price and specs, the Acer Nitro 5 is your best bet for now. Still, if you’re a professional looking for a powerful workstation with an elegant design that also handles casual gaming, the HP Victus is a good pick.

HP Victus 16 Review: Pros & Cons

Pros:

Minimalistic design
Big 16.1-inch screen
Fairly good keyboard
Great 1080p gaming performance
A fairly effective cooling solution

Cons:

Mediocre plastic build, wobbly screen hinge
60Hz refresh rate
No Thunderbolt 4 port
Battery life could’ve been better

Oppo Air Glass “assisted reality” device unveiled with a Saiyan Scouter-like design

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December 15, 2021

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Oppo Air Glass “assisted reality” device unveiled with a Saiyan Scouter-like design

Oppo took to the stage at the opening day of the ongoing “Inno Day” event to announce its latest smart glasses. The new Air Glass is the company’s first “assisted reality” glasses. In this article, we will be discussing the Oppo Air Glass in more detail, including its specs, key features, and availability.

Oppo Air Glass Overview:

Oppo Air Glass is marketed as an assisted Reality (aR) glass whose working mechanism is different than that of Augmented Reality (AR). It is a single lens spectacle that projects 2D information to the wearer’s field of view, contrary to AR’s 3D projection onto the real world.

Everything from the chip to the projector is housed inside a CNC-processed metallic frame that weighs just 30 grams.

Spark Micro Projector

The Oppo Spark Micro Projector is also made using the CNC process. It has a 5-lens projection system and covers just 0.5cc volume. On top of being the size of a coffee bean, Oppo says it is both stable and thermally efficient.

For projection, Oppo is using Micro LEDs with a pixel size of 4μm. It uses Bespoke diffractive optical wavelength for improved brightness. More specifically, this can hit a whopping 3 million nits of peak brightness, but Oppo says that number will be in the ballpark of 1400 nits in most cases.

Likewise, this monochrome display has 16 or 256 levels of grayscale depending upon the operating mode. It also has two layers of sapphire glass for added durability.

Internal specs

Powering the Air Glass is the Snapdragon Wear 4100 chip. It comes packed with all the features you would expect on a smart glass, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, touch bar, microphone, speaker, hands-free control (voice and head/head gesture), and more.

Applications

Furthermore, it can also connect to the latest Oppo phones (running ColorOS 11 and above) and Oppo smartwatches. You can control the display settings of the glass through the Control app. Here, you can also open and close apps, whose content will appear on the screen.

With Oppo’s Air Glass, you can access notifications and apps like weather and calendar. It can even work as a teleprompter, navigator, and translator. It currently supports Chinese-English translations, but Oppo is also working on Chinese-Japanese and Chinese-Korean translations.

Oppo Air Glass Launch Date (Official)

Oppo Air Glass is available in full and half-frames with two sizes for each design. It will launch in Mainland China in the first quarter of 2021. The details about its pricing and global availability aren’t available yet.

Smart Glasses	Launch Date (Official)	Price
Oppo Air Glass	Q1 2021	TBA

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Apple iPad mini 6.

Realme’s entry-level C11 2021 gets a price hike in Nepal

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Realme’s entry-level C11 2021 gets a price hike in Nepal

Realme C11 2021 has gone through a price change for the second time in Nepal. But this time, the company has hiked the price of the phone. So, let’s learn more about the Realme C11 2021 along with its new official price in Nepal, features, specifications, and availability.

Realme C11 2021 Overview:

Design and Display

The C11 2021 features a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD panel with a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera. The chin is quite thick as you would expect from a budget device.

In terms of design, the phone resembles its predecessor, the C11 (2020). Realme has just taken the C11’s body and altered the internals. Here, the 2021 edition is available in Lake Blue and Iron Grey option, while the back of the phone has a stripe running over and under the camera module.

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Rest of the specs

Yet, the performance is where you will see the biggest difference. The C11 2021 is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset. Based on a 28nm process, it features two clusters of Cortex-A55 cores (2+6) clocked at 1.6GHz and 1.2GHz respectively.

The graphics are rendered by PowerVR GE8322 GPU. On the software front, the phone ships with the Go edition of Android 10 with Realme UI on top.

Camera specs have taken a hit too. The C11 featured 13MP + 2MP setup. Now, its 2021 edition comes with a single 8MP sensor like the Realme C20 instead.

There is a 5MP shooter on the front for selfies. The phone is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging. In terms of wireless connectivity, you get Wi-Fi b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.2.

Realme C11 2021 Specifications:

Display: 6.5-inch HD+ (1600 x 720), 20:9, 269 PPI
Chipset: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
RAM: 2/4GB LPDDR4x
Storage: 32/64GB eMMC 5.1 (expandable via dedicated slot)
Cameras: 8MP rear, 5MP front
Connectivity: Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth, micro-USB port, OTG
Battery: 5000mAh, 10W charging, supports reverse charging
Color options: Lake Blue, Iron Grey

Realme C11 2021 Price in Nepal & Availability

Realme Nepal has hiked the price of C11 2021 on both variants. So, the latest price of Realme C11 2021 in Nepal is NPR 13,999 and NPR 15,799 for the 2/32GB and 4/64GB configurations, respectively. You can buy this phone from Daraz or Realme’s authorized stores all over Nepal.

Realme C11 2021	Price in Nepal
2/32GB	NPR ~~12,999~~ 13,499
4/64GB	NPR ~~15,499~~ 15,799

Meanwhile, watch our review of Realme 8i.

Deal Alert: Nokia C30 is currently available at its lowest price ever

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Deal Alert: Nokia C30 is currently available at its lowest price ever

Nokia C30, which was launched back in July, has received a price cut in Nepal. The phone is now more affordable than ever. In this post, we will be taking a look back at the specs and features of the Nokia C30, along with its latest price in Nepal.

Nokia C30 Overview:

Display and Design

Starting with the display, the phone boasts a 6.82-inch LCD screen with HD+ resolution and 400 nits of brightness. It comes with a classic Nokia budget phone design, featuring a teardrop notch on the front and a circular camera housing on the back. Likewise, the device measures 9.9mm in thickness and weighs 237 grams.

While the bezels on the 3-sides are comparatively slender, the one on the bottom with the Nokia branding is an eyesore. Besides, you get a fingerprint scanner at the back just under the camera module. Nokia C30 is available in two colors: Green and White.

Also Reads:
- Nokia C20 Plus goes official with dual cameras and a bigger battery
- Nokia XR20 5G launched with a rugged design and 3 years of warranty

Performance

Over on the performance side of things, the phone is powered by Unisoc’s SC9863A chipset (28nm). It features an octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A55 (1.6GHz) and four Cortex-A55 (1.2GHz) cores. So, you shouldn’t expect more than smooth day-to-day usage here under a relatively lightweight workload.

Furthermore, Nokia C30 brings up to 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, although only the 2/32GB variant is available in Nepal right now. The storage is expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card as well.

Camera

In terms of the camera, the handset houses a dual-camera setup on the back. There’s a 13MP primary camera with autofocus alongside a 2MP depth sensor. Its LED flashlight is placed just outside the circular camera arrangement. On the front, there’s a 5MP sensor enclosed inside the aforementioned teardrop notch.

Rest of the specs

Moreover, the Nokia C30 boots on the Android 11 Go edition and is powered by a massive 6000mAh battery. However, the phone still uses a traditional Micro USB port that can charge the device with a maximum of 10W of power. In addition, C30 will receive 2 years of security updates.

Nokia C30 Specifications:

Body (H x W x D): 177.7 x 79.1 x 9.9mm, 237 gm
Display: 6.82-inches LCD panel
Resolution: HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels)
Chipset: Unisoc SC9863A (quad-core)
Memory: Up to 3GB RAM, 32/64GB storage (expandable up to 256GB)
Software & UI: Android 11 (Go Edition)
Rear Camera: Dual (13MP primary, 2MP depth)
Front Camera: 5MP sensor
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, AGPS, Accelerometer (G-sensor), Ambient light, Proximity, Micro USB, 4G LTE
Biometric: Rear fingerprint sensor, face unlock
Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack
Battery: 6000mAh with 10W charging
Colors: Green, White

Nokia C30 Price in Nepal and Availability

Nokia C30 (2/32GB) was initially launched in Nepal at NPR 14,199. Now, the new price of Nokia C30 in Nepal is NPR 12,999 for the sole 2/32GB variant. You can buy Nokia C30 in Nepal from the company’s authorized retail stores.

Nokia C30	Price in Nepal	Availability
2/32GB	~~NPR 14,199~~ NPR 12,999	Authorized stores

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Nokia G20.

Dizo Buds Z with ENC, IPX4 water-resistance now available in Nepal

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Dizo Buds Z with ENC, IPX4 water-resistance now available in Nepal

Dizo has expanded its portfolio of audio accessories in Nepal with the launch of the Buds Z. It slots right in between GoPods and GoPods D, and packs some interesting specs. In this post, we will be discussing the new Dizo Buds Z in more detail, including its specs, features, official price, and availability in Nepal.

Dizo Buds Z Overview:

Design

Dizo Buds Z is an in-ear wireless earphone with removable silicone ear tips. Its standout design feature is the tapered stem that reflects light in different colors, which Dizo calls “Natural Light Design”. There are three colors to choose from: Black, Green, and White.

These earbuds are extremely lightweight, weighing just 3.7 grams each. They have IPX4 water resistance and arrive in an elliptical case that matches the color of the buds.

Features

Dizo Buds Z uses 10mm dynamic bass boost drivers tuned by a joint team of audio experts from Realme and Dizo. You can choose between three EQ presets from the Realme Link app.

There is no Active Noise Cancelation (ANC) here, but you do get Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) for clearer phone calls. ENC uses an advanced algorithm to filter out surrounding noise so that your voice can be heard clearly while on calls.

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Dizo Buds Z has Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. Opening the case will automatically connect the earbuds to your phone. For gamers, there is a dedicated low latency mode that limits the latency to 88ms.

Battery and Charging

With a full charge, the 43mAh battery on Dizo Buds Z can last up to 4.5 hours. The 380mAh case adds another 11.5 hours of playback. It has a USB-C charging port at the bottom and supports fast charging too. Likewise, 10 minutes of quick charge can get you up to 1.5 hours of playback time.

Dizo Buds Z Specifications:

Sound Driver: 10mm Dynamic Bass Boost driver
Weight: 3.7gm (earbuds)
Frequency Response: 20 – 20kHz
Music Time:
- Earbuds: Up to 4.5 hours
- With case: Additional 11.5 hours
Bluetooth Version: v5.0
Control: Touch
Noise Cancellation: No (ENC for phone calls)
Battery: 43mAh (earbuds), 380mAh (case)
Color Options: White, Black, Green
Companion App: Realme Link (Android | iOS)
Extra Features: Low Latency Mode, Fast Pair

Dizo Buds Z Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of Dizo Buds Z in Nepal is NPR 3,890. You can buy it from Realme-authorized offline and online stores across the country.

TWS Earbuds	Price in Nepal (Official)
Dizo Buds Z	NPR 3,890

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Realme Buds Q2.

Dizo Watch 2 with a big display, SpO2 monitoring launched in Nepal

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Dizo Watch 2 with a big display, SpO2 monitoring launched in Nepal

Dizo launched the original Dizo Watch in Nepal back in August. The company has now launched its successor as well. So, let’s walk through the specs, features, official price, and availability of Dizo Watch 2 in Nepal.

Dizo Watch 2 Overview:

Design

The 1.69″ display on the Dizo Watch 2 is 20% larger than its predecessor. That being said, it’s still an LCD panel with a maximum brightness of 600 nits.

The Watch 2 has 2.5D glass on the front for protection against scratches. Similarly, its back is made out of plastic while the frame has a zinc alloy build. For now, the watch is available in two color variants in Nepal: Silver Grey and Golden Pink.

Health and Fitness Tracking

Dizo Watch 2 features an optical PPG heart sensor that supports 24-hour heart rate monitoring. Similarly, it can also record your blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) level. You can even keep records of your deep and light sleep with this watch.

In addition, there are 15 sport modes built-in, consisting of both indoor and outdoor activities. Other features available on this smartwatch include a reminder for drinking water, breathing exercise, and menstrual cycle tracking.

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Rest of the specs

Dizo Watch 2 gets its juice from a 260mAh battery that has a standby time of 20 days. Likewise, the company claims 10 days of battery on typical usage. On the charging front, you get a magnetic pin charger inside the box that takes around 2 hours to fully charge the device.

Meanwhile, check out all prices and specs of Dizo smartwatches

Dizo Watch 2 connects to your smartphone via the “Dizo App”. Likewise, you can use the watch to control the phone’s music playback and camera app as well.

Dizo Watch 2 Specifications:

Body: 38.8H x 258W x 12.20L mm, 52.5 grams
Display: 1.69-inches TFT LCD panel
Design: 2.5D glass front, Zinc alloy frame, Silicon wrist band
Water Resistance Level: 5ATM
Companion App: Dizo App (Android | iOS)
Sensors: 3-axis accelerometer, heart rate, rotor vibration motor
Sports Mode: 15 different modes
Battery: 260mAh (up to 10 days)
Charging: Magnetic pin (2 hours)

Dizo Watch 2 Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of the Dizo Watch 2 in Nepal is NPR 5,290. Thus, it is a cheaper alternative to the Dizo Watch, which offers up to 90 sports modes and better battery life, but has a smaller screen. You can buy Dizo Watch 2 in Nepal from Daraz or authorized stores.

Smartwatch	Price in Nepal (Official)
Dizo Watch 2	NPR 5,290

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic.

Sansui launches two webOS-powered TVs with Magic Remote in Nepal

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December 12, 2021

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Sansui launches two webOS-powered TVs with Magic Remote in Nepal

webOS has had a great role in setting LG TVs apart from the competition. However, the company recently started licensing the platform to other manufacturers as well. On that note, Sansui, a Japanese TV manufacturer, has just launched two Smart TVs in Nepal with LG’s webOS. In this post, we will be looking at the specs, features, and official price in Nepal of the Sansui webOS TV (55U803W, 43S803W).

Sansui webOS TV Overview:

The webOS-powered Sansui TV is available in two display sizes: 55″ (55U803W) and 43″ (43S803W). The two models pack different resolution screens though. The 55″ one is a UHD TV whereas the smaller 43″ model has FHD resolution. Similarly, the 55″ variant has a metal base. On the other hand, it’s made out of plastic on the 43″ TV.

Other than that, both of them feature the same set of specs—the main highlight being the webOS platform. With it, comes the beloved Magic Remote with features such as an intuitive scroll wheel and voice control.

Moving on, Sansui has used an IPS LCD panel here with DLED backlighting and a 60Hz native refresh rate. There is support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth as well. These TVs come with a number of streaming apps built-in, including Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, HBO, and Disney+.

As for audio, you get a dual speaker setup with a total output of 20W and Dolby Atmos support on both of them. In terms of ports, Sansui has included three HDMI, two USB Type-A, one ethernet, one AV In, and one audio output here.

Key Features:

43″ FHD / 55″ 4K UHD LED-backlit IPS LCD panels
webOS TV platform
Magic Remote with Voice Control
Dual speakers with Dolby Audio
3x HDMI, 2x USB, 1x Audio out, 1x Ethernet, 1x AV in
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless connectivity

Sansui webOS TV Price in Nepal & Availability

The price of the Sansui webOS powered TV in Nepal is NPR 56,730 for the 43″ (43S803W) and NPR 97,990 for the 55″ (55U803W) model. Triveni Byapar Company is the authorized distributor of Sansui TVs in Nepal. You can buy Sansui TVs from Triveni and other authorized stores across Nepal.

Sansui webOS TV	Price in Nepal	Availability
43” (43S803W)	NPR 56,730	Authorized stores
55” (55U803W)	NPR 97,990	Authorized stores

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung AU7700 4K TV.

Here are the top features of Vivo’s Android 12-based OriginOS Ocean

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December 12, 2021

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Here are the top features of Vivo’s Android 12-based OriginOS Ocean

Vivo recently unveiled the latest iteration of OriginOS at an event held in China. The new version brings some major changes in terms of design and UI elements. In this article, we will be discussing all the major features, upgrades, and other changes in the Vivo OriginOS Ocean.

Vivo OriginOS Ocean Overview:

Customizable Icons

OriginOS Ocean allows users to alter the size and color of icons. In addition, they can even make folders with different colors. It works well with Android 12‘s dynamic themes, which makes it possible to pick colors from active wallpapers and themes.

Origin Cover Lock Screen

Vivo has also introduced a new lock screen that it calls “Origin Lock Screen”. Under this, users can open apps from the lock screen just by dragging the fingerprint surface to the desired apps.

Redesigned Control Center

Likewise, OriginOS’ new control center has been designed to offer more information such as network, battery, and permissions.

New Caller UI

Users will now be able to differentiate saved and unsaved contacts at a glance with OriginOS Ocean’s new caller UI. The UI will be different for incoming calls from the two. Similarly, the animation of receiving and making calls is also brighter and more colorful.

Emergency Calls

OriginOS Ocean will now alert your emergency contacts through phone calls, text messages, and home screen alerts when you make emergency calls. Similarly, the contacts will also receive the location of the caller.

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Camera Focus Ring

Moreover, the camera ring on OriginOS Ocean can do a lot than just take pictures. Users will be able to use it to adjust focus, exposure, and control stabilization. In addition, the Camera UI now supports swipe gestures for real-time effects.

Nano Reading

With the new Nano Reading feature, OriginOS Ocean will add page breaks in long articles. Users then need to flip through the pages to read the complete article for a more real-life experience. In addition, the new OS is loaded with Zhu Zhiwei’s custom fonts.

Privacy Features

There is now a dedicated private space with encryption within the OriginOS. You need to swipe from the bottom and enter your fingerprint to enter into this space. In addition, the UI will let you know if any apps are utilizing your camera and location, by an indication on the status bar.

Quantum Kit

Moving on, Quantum Kit is a multi-device collaboration platform for Vivo phones. Using this, you will now be able to work and share resources across multiple devices simultaneously.

Other features on Vivo OriginOS Ocean

In addition to the above-mentioned features, Vivo has made numerous small changes in this Android skin. For instance, the notifications are now more colorful, thereby increasing the visibility of nano notifications. Similarly, Vivo claims to have improved memory utilization by about 50% using memory slimming and Memory Fusion technology.

Vivo OriginOS Ocean Rollout Timeline

Until the launch of OriginOS last year, all of Vivo’s smartphones came with Funtouch OS. Now, Vivo phones in China run on OriginOS, while the international market still gets Funtouch OS. Thus, the OriginOS Ocean will also be limited to China.

The company will begin rolling out this update later this month on Vivo X-series, Vivo S-series, and iQOO number series phones.

Rollout Date	Eligible Smartphones
December 30, 2021	Vivo X70 Pro+, X70 Pro, X70, Vivo X60 Pro+, X60t Pro+, X60 Pro, X60 Curved Screen Edition, Vivo S10 Pro, S10, S9, iQOO 8 Pro, iQOO 8, iQOO 7
Late January 2022	Vivo X60, X60t, iQOO 5 Pro, iQOO 5, iQOO Neo 5, Neo 5 Vitality Edition, iQOO Z5, Z5x
Late February to March 2022	Vivo X50 Pro+, X50 Pro, X50, X30 Pro, X30, Vivo S10e, S9e, S7, S6, Vivo NEX 3S, Vivo T1
April 2022	iQOO 3, iQOO Neo 3, iQOO Z3, Z1, Z1x, Vivo Y76s, Vivo Y71t, Y53s (t1 Edition), Vivo Y53s (t2 edition), Vivo S7e Vitality Edition, Vivo T1x, Vivo Z6

Meanwhile, check out our review of the iQOO 7.

Don’t miss out on these amazing tech deals in the Daraz 12.12 Sale

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Don’t miss out on these amazing tech deals in the Daraz 12.12 Sale

Daraz which hosted its biggest sale of the year last month is back again with another campaign. Daraz 12.12 Sale will be the company’s final campaign for 2021. The e-commerce platform is promising massive discounts, sweet deals, and other offers in its year-end sale. In this post, we have curated the list of best tech deals of Daraz 12.12 sale (2021).

Best Tech Deals of Daraz 12.12 (2021)

Laptops

If you are planning to buy a new laptop, Daraz won’t disappoint you. Whether you are looking for an entry-level laptop or a premium ultrabook, Daraz has you covered. There are 12 different models with great discounts up for grabs at Daraz 12.12. This includes Windows laptops with the latest 11-Gen Intel and AMD Ryzen CPUs and even an M1-powered MacBook.

MacBook Air 2020 (M1)

Display: 13.3-inch Retina IPS display
CPU: Apple M1 chip (5nm)
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 256GB SSD
OS: macOS Big Sur
Keyboard: Backlit Magic Keyboard
Battery: 49.9Whr LiPo
Power Adapter: 30W USB-C power adapter
Offer Price: ~~Rs. 159,000~~ Rs. 147,990

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5

Display: 15.6″ FHD Touch panel
Processor: 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7
Graphics: Intel Iris Xe (Integrated)
RAM: 8GB DDR4
Storage: 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD
Keyboard: Backlit chicklet
Audio: Dual speaker setup
Security: Fingerprint scanner
Battery: 56.5Whr
Offer Price: ~~Rs. 155,000~~ Rs. 138,000

Lenovo Flex 5 x360

Display: 14″ FHD Touch panel
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
Graphics: Radeon Vega (Integrated)
RAM: 16GB DDR4
Storage: 512GB SSD
Keyboard: Backlit chicklet
Security: Fingerprint scanner
Audio: Dual speaker setup
Battery: 3-cell, 52Whr
Offer Price: ~~Rs. 138,990~~ Rs. 124,990

Dell Inspiron 7402 2-in-1

Display: 14″ FHD Touch panel
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 4500U
Graphics: Radeon Vega (Integrated)
RAM: 8GB DDR4
Storage: 256GB SSD
Keyboard: Backlit chicklet
Security: Fingerprint scanner
Audio: Dual speaker setup
Offer Price: Rs. 92,000

Acer Aspire 5 (Touch)

Display: 15.6″ FHD Touch panel
Processor: 10th Gen Intel Core i5-1035G1
Graphics: Intel UHD (integrated)
RAM: 8GB DDR4 RAM
Storage: 256GB SSD
Keyboard: Backlit chicklet
Audio: Dual speaker setup
Battery: 3-cell Li-ion
Power Supply: 45W adapter
Offer Price: ~~Rs. 90,00~~ Rs. 77,900

Dell Vostro 15 3500

Display: 15.6″ FHD panel
Processor: 11th gen Intel Core i5-1135G7
Graphics: Intel Iris Xe (Integrated)
RAM: 4GB DDR4 RAM
Storage: 1TB HDD
Audio: Dual speaker setup
Battery: 3-cell, 42Whr
Power Supply: 45W adapter
Offer Price: ~~Rs. 85,000~~ Rs. 77,000

Lenovo Thinkpad C13 Yoga (Chrome Laptop)

Display: 13.3″ FHD Touch panel
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
Graphics: Radeon Vega 6 (Integrated)
RAM: 8GB DDR4
OS: Chrome OS
Storage: 128GB SSD
Audio: Dual speaker setup
Battery: 51Whr
Offer Price: ~~Rs. 80,000~~ Rs. 71,990

Lenovo V14

Display: 14″ FHD panel
Processor: 10th gen Intel Core i5-1035G1
Graphics: Intel UHD (Integrated)
RAM: 8GB DDR4 RAM
Storage: 512GB SSD
Audio: Dual speaker setup
Battery: 2-cell, 35Whr
Power Supply: 45W adapter
Offer Price: ~~Rs. 95,000~~ Rs. 80,990

Acer Aspire 5

Display: 15.6″ FHD panel
Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 3300U
Graphics: Radeon Vega 8 (integrated)
RAM: 8GB DDR4 RAM
Storage: 256GB SSD
Keyboard: Backlit chicklet
Audio: Dual speaker setup
Battery: 3-cell Li-ion
Power Supply: 45W adapter
Offer Price: ~~Rs. 73,500~~ Rs. 67,500

Smartphones and Tablets

There are not many direct discounts on smartphones and tablets. Still, you can get some good deals by using discount vouchers and card discounts. Here are some smartphones and tablets that you should be considering. It includes budget smartphones like the Narzo 50A to flagships like iPhone 13.

iPhone 13

Display: 6.1-inch OLED, Super Retina XDR
Chipset: A15 Bionic
Storage: 128GB
Operating System: iOS 15
Back Camera: Dual:
– 12MP primary camera,
– 12MP 120° ultra-wide
Front Camera: 12MP
Security: TrueDepth camera for FaceID facial recognition
Battery: 3,095mAh, 20W fast charging, 7.5W Qi Wireless Charging, 15W MagSafe Wireless Charger (No adapter included in the box)
Price: Rs. 137,900 (128GB) | Rs. 154,990 (256GB)
Read our review of the iPhone 13.

iPhone 12

Display: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR
Chipset: Six-core A14 Bionic
Storage: 64GB
Operating System: iOS 15.1
Back Camera:
– 12MP primary camera
– 12MP 120° Ultra Wide
Front Camera: 12MP
Security: TrueDepth camera for FaceID
Battery: 2815mAh; 20W fast charging, 7.5W Qi Wireless Charging; 15W MagSafe Wireless Charger (No charger included in the box)
Price: Rs. 120,900 (64GB)
Read our review of the iPhone 12

Apple iPad Pro (2020)

Display: 11-inch LED-backlit Retina display
OS: iPadOS 13.4 (upgradeable)
Chipset: Apple A12Z Bionic
GPU: 8-core GPU
Storage: 512GB/1TB
Rear Camera: 12MP Wide sensor f/1.8; 10MP ultra-wide sensor f/2.4, 125-degree FOV
Battery: 28.65 Wh
Price: ~~Rs. 195,000~~ Rs. 170,000 (512GB) | ~~Rs. 225,000~~ Rs. 190,000 (1TB)

Realme GT Neo 2

Display: 6.62″ FHD+ E4 AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 600Hz touch sampling rate
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G (7nm)
Memory: 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB UFS 3.1 storage
Software: Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0
Rear Camera: Triple (64MP primary, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro)
Front Camera: 16MP (punch-hole)
Security: In-display fingerprint sensor
Battery: 5000mAh, 65W fast charging
Price: Rs. 54,199 (8/128GB)
Read our review of the Realme GT Neo 2

Realme Narzo 50A

Display: 6.5-inches HD+ panel
Chipset: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm Mobile Platform)
Memory: 4GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64GB storage (expandable up to 256GB)
Software & UI: Realme UI 2.0 on top of Android 11
Rear Camera: Triple (50MP primary, 2MP depth, 2MP macro)
Front Camera: 8MP f/2.0 lens (notch)
Security: Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor
Battery: 6,000mAh with 18W charging
Price: Rs. 19,499 (4/64GB)

TV and Monitors

Daraz is offering some popular TV models, including the Mi TV 4A as a part of the 12.12 sale. Similarly, there is also a Dell Monitor being offered at a discounted rate.

Mi TV 4X

Display: 55″ Flat panel with 178º viewing angle, HDR 10
Processor: Amlogic Cortex Quad-Core Cortex A53 / MediaTek Quad-core Cortex A55
Memory: 2GB RAM, 8GB/16GB storage
Software: Android TV 9.0
Connectivity, I/O: WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, 3 x HDMI (1 contain ARC), 2 x USB + 1 in 65”, Ethernet, 2 USB 2.0 (+ 1 on 65″ variant
Video codecs: Supports H.264, Real, MPEG1/2/4, etc.
Speaker & Audio: 2 x 10W Stereo speakers, DTS audio, Dolby Audio
Price: ~~Rs. 89,999~~ Rs. 79,999
Read our review of the Xiaomi Mi TV 4X (55)

Mi TV 4A

Display: 40″ Full HD with 178º viewing angle, 6.5ms dynamic response
Processor: Amlogic Cortex-A53 processor with 750MHz Mali-450 MP3 GPU
Storage: 1GB RAM, 8GB storage
Software: Android 9 with Android TV
Connectivity, I/O: WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 LE, 3 x HDMI (1 ARC), 2 x USB, 1 x AV, 1x RF, 1 x 3.5mm jack, 1 x Ethernet
Video codec: MPEG1/2/4, REAL, H.264
Speaker & Audio: 2 x 10W speaker, Stereo, DTS
Price: ~~Rs. 44,999~~ Rs. 39,999

Haier 4K LED TV (49″)

Display: 49″ 4K UHD Flat panel
Connectivity, I/O: 2x HDMI, 2 x USB, 1 x AV,
Price: ~~Rs. 69,990~~ Rs. 47,990

Dell Monitor S2421HN (24″)

Display: 24″ IPS LCD panel, 75Hz, 250 nits brightness, 5ms (GTG)
Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Ports: 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, 1x headphone jack
Price: ~~Rs. 32,000~~ Rs. 25,500

Daraz 12.12 Sale (Other attractions)

In addition to these sweet deals, Daraz has other perks for its users. This time around Daraz is giving away a 10KG Baltra Front Loading Washing Machine to one lucky user.

You also have the One Rupee Game which has now become a staple of Daraz’s campaigns. For the 12.12 campaign, Daraz is giving its users to win the following for just Rs. 1.

Shree Balaji Diamond Top (worth Rs. 30,000)
Enya EM-XO 36 Guitar (worth Rs. 14,500)
Realme Narzo 50i (worth Rs. 12,999)
HiFuture HiGear Smart Watch (worth Rs. 17,999)

There are lots of vouchers up for grabs during the 12.12 sale, including mega vouchers worth up to Rs. 2000 and early bird vouchers. You can win additional vouchers through Review & Win, Add to Cart & Win, Power Hour, and Follow & Win. In addition, you can also redeem your Daraz Gems for vouchers.

Daraz is offering up to 60% off on products as part of the mega-deals. Some of the most popular items on Daraz will get limited discounts as part of the Hot Picks (up to 70%), Crazy Rush Hour, One Day Thunder deals (12th December).

Daraz will be hosting live streams each day throughout the campaign featuring the best products, sellers, games, and Q/A sessions with influencers.

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Xiaomi Pad 5.