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Oppo Reno 6 series launched in India: Might arrive in Nepal as well

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Oppo Reno 6 series launched in India: Might arrive in Nepal as well

After its debut in the Chinese market last month, the Oppo Reno 6 series has finally arrived in the Indian market. However, only the Reno 6 and Reno 6 Pro 5G have made it outside of China. That being said, let’s get into the specifications, features, and expected price of the Oppo Reno 6 and 6 Pro 5G in Nepal.

Oppo Reno 6, 6 Pro 5G Overview:

Design and Display

Here, the standard Reno 6 features a 6.43-inch AMOLED panel while the Pro variant debuts with a larger 6.55-inch AMOLED screen instead. Both of them support FHD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, and HDR 10+. Plus, Oppo has secured SGS Eye Care and Netflix HD certification for these phones as well.

Oppo Reno 6 Display

Coming to the design, the Reno 6 series appears to have been inspired by the iPhone 12 with its flat edges. However, the higher-end 6 Pro has a curved layout.

Similarly, both smartphones have a quad-camera arrangement on the back and a punch-hole on the left side of the screen. Oppo says it secured 20 global patents to come up with the shimmering anti-glare design for the Reno6 series.

Performance

Over on the performance, unlike the Reno 6 Pro+ 5G available in China, these smartphones are powered by MediaTek mobile platforms. The standard Reno 6 is driven by Dimensity 900 while the Pro variant is powered by the company’s flagship Dimensity 1200 SoC. In terms of memory, they are available with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of storage. To note, Reno 6 has UFS 2.1 storage while the Pro variant adopts UFS 3.1 protocol.

Rest of the specs

Moving on, Reno 6 and 6 Pro have an identical camera arrangement, with one difference. The latter features an additional 2MP lens for portrait shots. Otherwise, both the devices have a 64MP primary, an 8MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP macro sensor.

Aside from that, the Pro variant has a 4,500mAh battery, while the vanilla Reno 6 gets a smaller 4,300mAh battery. Both of them support 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging though. Running the show is Oppo’s ColorOS 11.3 on top of Android 11. Similarly, you’ll find an optical in-display fingerprint scanner on both devices.

Oppo Reno 6, 6 Pro 5G Specifications:

Display: 6.43″ (Reno 6) / 6.55″ (Reno 6 Pro), AMOLED, 90Hz
Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 900 (Reno 6) / Dimensity 1200 (Reno 6 Pro)
Memory: 8/12GB RAM, 128/256GB storage
Software & UI: ColorOS 11.3 on top of Android 11
Rear Camera:
- Reno 6: Triple (64MP primary, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro)
- Reno 6 Pro: Quad (64MP primary, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP depth, 2MP macro)
Front Camera: 32MP (punch-hole)
Security: Optical in-display fingerprint sensor
Connectivity: Dual 5G, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS / GLONASS / Beidou / Galileo / A-GPS, USB Type-C
Battery: 4300mAh (Reno 6 Pro)/ 4500 (Reno 6 Pro) with 65W charging
Colors: Stellar Black and Aurora

Oppo Reno 6, 6 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

Reno 6/6 Pro will be available in India from July 29/20 for INR 29,990 and INR 39,990, respectively. Oppo Nepal hasn’t launched a Reno series phone in a while, but these are likely to arrive here. We expect the starting price of Oppo Reno 6 and 6 Pro in Nepal to be NPR 53,000 and NPR 70,000, respectively.

Oppo Reno 6 series	Price in India	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Reno 6 (8+128GB)	INR 29,990	NPR 53,000
Reno 6 Pro (12/256GB)	INR 39,990	NPR 70,000

Meanwhile, check out our unboxing and impressions of the Oppo F19 Pro.

HiFuture TidyBuds Pro Review: Earbuds And A Mini Power Bank

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HiFuture TidyBuds Pro Review: Earbuds And A Mini Power Bank

Battery life is a major concern for anyone looking to buy a pair of budget wireless earbuds. Most of them only offer 3-4 hours of playback and 2-3 charge cycles with the carrying case. Thus, it was a big deal when HiFuture launched TidyBuds Pro in Nepal last year. Not only does it boast 8 hours of playback time on a single charge, but HiFuture also claims that its case can provide 96 hours of additional battery life with its massive 3000mAh case. After having used it for a couple of weeks, here’s our review of the HiFuture TidyBuds Pro.

HiFuture TidyBuds Pro TWS Specifications:

Body: 7.5 x 2.5 x 4.5cm, 87 grams (case)
Sound Driver: 6mm graphene drivers
Chipset: Realtek 8763B
Battery: 70mAh (earbuds), 3000mAh (case)
Music Time:
- Earbuds: Up to 8 hours
- With case: Up to 96 hours
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0
Audio Codec: AAC, SBC
Control: Touch
Noise Cancellation: No
Color options: Black, White
Water resistance: IPX5 rating
Companion app: No
Extra: Case doubles as a power bank
Price in Nepal: Rs. 4,999

HiFuture TidyBuds Pro Review:

Design and Build

In-ear design, IPX5 certified

HiFuture TidyBuds Pro comes in an in-ear design that doesn’t stick out much from the ear. It’s made out of plastic, and the one I tested had a black finish. It is also available in a white color option.

Additionally, these earbuds are quite bulky, as they fit a 70mAh battery each. It has a tiny stalk that goes into the ear. You will find an eartip at its end, while HiFuture provides additional eartips in the box as well.

As for their comfort, these earbuds fit quite nicely to my ears. For a firm grip, put it in the ear and twist it a little until it conceals the ear canal. Like I mentioned earlier, TidyBuds Pro is comparatively heavier than other budget TWS earbuds I have tested so far.

Regardless, the default eartips are small and not that great in terms of comfort. Thus, you would want to swap it with something bigger and more comfortable. Anyway, these earbuds are IPX5 rated and thus, can be worn during workouts. You need not worry about sweat damage here.

Meanwhile, check out all the latest prices and specs of HiFuture earbuds here

Charging case

Because of its massive 3,000mAh battery, as expected, TidyBuds Pro’s charging case is quite large. You’ll also feel its weight when carrying it around in your pocket. It has an LED battery indicator on the front with a “HiFuture” branding just below it.

At the back, there is a USB Type-C and a Type-A port. The latter is a power-out connection so that you can charge your phone and other compatible gadgets via this case. Like the earbuds, it also has plastic construction. However, fingerprint marks and smudges are more prominent here.

Pairing

Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity

These earbuds connect to your smartphone, tablet, or laptop via Bluetooth 5.0. You can even use one earbud at a time. Pairing it with your device is quite standard. Simply take the earbuds out of the case, turn on Bluetooth on your phone, and hit pair once it detects the TidyBuds Pro.

Throughout my usage, these earbuds maintained a strong connection no matter what device I connected them to. Yet, in a couple of instances, one of the earbuds would be subject to nearby interferences. That being said, it never disconnected.

Controls

Touch sensor on either earbud
Volume, playback control options
No companion app for customization

HiFuture TidyBuds Pro feature touch-enabled controls. And thankfully, there is a lot you can do here. Like with other TWS earbuds, there’s the option to play/pause the music with a simple tap. In addition, you can adjust the volume with a double-tap while it lets you summon your phone’s voice assistant with a triple-tap.

To change tracks, you’ll need to long-press on either earbud. Unfortunately, the controls are not that snappy. And most of the time, they won’t even recognize your touch. This made changing tracks so frustrating that I had to reach out to my phone most of the time.

Fair to say, I would have liked it more had the controls been customizable. Alas, this issue seems to be unfixable since TidyBuds Pro doesn’t sync with a companion app so that HiFuture may push an OTA update addressing it.

Audio, Call Quality

6mm graphene drivers
Built-in microphones

While these earbuds don’t have active noise cancellation, their passive noise isolation is impressively competent at dampening most of the outside noise. It obviously doesn’t magically make the noise disappear but subdues it largely. You will need to achieve a pretty tight fit to achieve this though.

Coming to the actual sound quality, TidyBuds Pro will be more appealing to the bassheads. The bass is fairly deep and even overpowers the instruments and vocals at times. That was the case during the chorus of “all i know” by Machine Gun Kelly and Trippie Redd. The vocals are not downright awful but lack clarity.

Even in acoustic songs like Machine Gun Kelly’s “bloody valentine – Acoustic”, the audio output sounds muffled while the mids and highs aren’t clear enough to be enjoyed. Moving on, the call quality is not that great either. People on the receiving end often complained about the clarity of my voice.

Battery

70mAh (earbud), 3000mAh (case)
8/96 hours playback (earbuds/case)

Nevertheless, with its 70mAh battery, these earbuds lasted me over 5 hours on a single charge when listening to songs at over 80% volume most of the time. That’s quite impressive if you ask me. Additionally, I didn’t have to charge the case as frequently as I’ve had to with other TWS earbuds in the past either.

A full charge was enough to get me through the week. Here, the case juices up over a Type-C port while the entire process takes around 2 hours to complete. Its 3,000mAh capacity means you can even use it to charge other accessories including smartphones—through the aforementioned Type-A connection.

HiFuture TidyBuds Pro Review: Conclusion

To conclude, HiFuture TidyBuds Pro offers unmatchable battery life in the budget segment. There is practically no other TWS in the market whose carrying case can double as a mini-power bank. If you travel a lot, these could be the earbuds right for you.

On the other hand, its sound quality is just passable for the price. And if you are not that into bass, you’re better off looking at some alternatives like the OPPO Enco W11—while upping your budget by a little gets you the Realme Buds Air 2 Neo which is our current favorite pick for the best budget TWS earbuds.

Songs referenced in the HiFuture TidyBuds Pro review:

HiFuture TidyBuds Pro Review: Pros & Cons

Pros:

Tight and comfortable fit
Good passive noise isolation
Bass-heavy sound signature
Tremendous battery endurance

Cons:

Default eartips aren’t that good
Touch control is not snappy
Highs and mids are overshadowed
Call quality is pretty dismal

Apple announces MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone 12 series

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Apple announces MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone 12 series

Months after the iPhone 12 series announcement, Apple has introduced a new MagSafe accessory for these phones. While unofficial battery packs from third-party vendors are readily available, the company’s move to launch an official battery pack is fascinating. So, let get into the features, specifications of the Apple MagSafe Battery Pack along with its expected price in Nepal.

Apple MagSafe Battery Pack Overview:

Snap-Snap

To begin with, the Apple MagSafe Battery Pack has a capacity of 1460mAh and can charge any model of iPhone 12 with up to 5 Watts of power. That’s comparable to the old square iPhone wall chargers and it’s less than 15 Watts you get from a regular MagSafe charger.

You can snap the Battery Pack on the back of an iPhone, thanks to its embedded magnets. Similarly, it works with all four phones of the iPhone 12 family – the iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max. It is available in a single white color option and has a silicone coating on the front.

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- Apple’s colorful M1-powered iMacs have finally launched in Nepal

Charging

The pack itself charges via a lighting cable and can also recharge iPhone at the same time. According to Apple, charging the pack using a 20W or higher USB-C power adapter increases the 5W charging speed to 15W. Maybe if it was able to supply 15W of power even without connecting the cord, things could’ve been a lot more impressive.

Moreover, the MagSafe Battery Pack will only work on iPhones running iOS 14.7 or later. Similarly, the battery percentage of the case will appear in the battery widget and on the lock screen of the iPhone.

Apple MagSafe Battery Pack Price in Nepal

Apple has launched the MagSafe Battery Pack for USD 99 and it is available in the sole white color option. You can pre-order it right now while the actual shipping will begin next week. We expect the price of the Apple MagSafe Battery Pack in Nepal to be NPR 15,000 if and when it launches here.

Charger	Price in the US	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Apple MagSafe Battery Pack	USD 99	NPR 15,000

Meanwhile, check out our review of the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Asus TUF Gaming and ROG Strix RX 6900 XT graphics cards launched in Nepal

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Asus TUF Gaming and ROG Strix RX 6900 XT graphics cards launched in Nepal

After the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060, Nagmani International has launched two new custom graphics cards based on AMD’s Radeon RX 6900 XT. Here, we will be talking about the specs, features, official price, and availability of AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT in Nepal.

AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT Overview:

Radeon RX 6900XT is AMD’s flagship graphics card and goes head-to-head against NVIDIA’s RTX 3090. It is based on the RDNA 2 microarchitecture. AMD has included a total of 80 compute units with game and boost frequencies of 2015MHz and 2250MHz, respectively. It also has 80 ray accelerators for ray tracing.

As for memory, you get 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM and 128GB of Infinity Cache. Its 256-bit memory lane allows a bandwidth of up to 512GB/s.

Asus TUF GAMING Radeon RX 6900 XT OC Edition

Here, the Asus TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6900 XT OC features an all-aluminum body with a metallic backplate. It features three axial-tech fans and a MaxConnect heatsink underneath them. They are tuned to run only when the GPU temperature is between 60˚ Celsius and 55˚ Celsius.

This graphics card uses military-grade components that undergo a 144-hour validation process. Asus has managed to overclock this 6900 XT up to 2340MHz under OC mode, or up to 2310MHz under Gaming mode.

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Asus ROG Strix LC Radeon 6900 XT OC

Unlike the TUF Radeon RX 6900 XT, the ROG Strix LC Radeon 6900XT features liquid cooling for die and memory. It also has higher game and boost clock speeds of 2315MHz and 2365MHz, respectively.

It features a blower-style fan and a low-profile heatsink. There are two 120mm ARGB fans that cool the 240mm radiator. In terms of personalization, it supports customization via Asus Aura Sync and GPU Tweak II.

AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of the air-cooled Asus TUF Gaming AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT OC in Nepal is NPR 235,555. Similarly, the liquid-cooled Asus ROG Strix LC AMD Radeon 6900 XT OC has a price tag of NPR 250,000 in Nepal.

AMD Radeon RX 6900XT	Price in Nepal	Availability
Asus TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6900 XT OC	NPR 235,555	Nagmani International
Asus ROG Stix LC Radeon 6900 XT OC (Liquid-cooled)	NPR 250,000	Nagmani International

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Redmi Note 10 Pro (6/64GB) launched in Nepal

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Redmi Note 10 Pro (6/64GB) launched in Nepal

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 10 Pro (108MP) in Nepal back in March. Now, the company has launched its base model with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. This particular variant is a strong contender for the best phone under NPR 30,000 in Nepal. So, let’s look at the specs, features, official price, and availability of the Redmi Note 10 Pro (6/64GB) in Nepal.

Redmi Note 10 Pro Overview:

The phone features a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with a center-aligned punch-hole cutout for the 16MP selfie camera. This display has a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. In addition, it is HDR10 compliant and boasts a peak brightness of 700 nits.

Under the hood, the phone packs Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G chipset. Since it is the base variant, you get 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The latter is also expandable via a dedicated micro SD card slot. Note 10 Pro boots on MIUI 12 based on Android 11.

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Moving on, the 108MP Samsung HM2 primary camera is another highlight of the Note 10 Pro. In addition, the phone has an 8MP ultrawide, a 5MP telemacro, and a 2MP depth sensor. Fueling the phone is a 5,020mAh battery which supports 33W fast charging. Other feature includes stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and IP53 rating.

With all this, Redmi Note 10 Pro is undoubtedly the best phone under Rs. 30,000 in Nepal right now. It’s got a vibrant AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, 108MP cameras, capable Snapdragon 732G chipset, stereo speakers, and a decent 5050mAh battery.

Xiaomi ships a compatible 33W charger in the box as well. Plus, its glass back means that the Note 10 Pro feels relatively premium too. The one minor drawback here is that its storage is limited to just 64GB—but you can upgrade it with a micro SD card anyway.

Specifications:

Body: 76.15 x 164.5 x 8.1mm, 192 gm, IP53 dust/splash-proof
Display: 6.67-inches AMOLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 1200 nits peak brightness, HDR10
Resolution: Full-HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G (8nm)
Memory: 6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64/128GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable)
Software & UI: Android 11 with MIUI 12 on top
Rear Camera: Quad-camera;
– 108MP f/1.88 primary, HM2 sensor
– 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide, 118º FOV
– 5MP f/2.4 super macro, 2x telephoto
– 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
Front Camera: 16MP f/2.45 sensor (punch-hole)
Audio: Stereo speaker, Hi-Res Audio, 3.5mm headphone jack
Security: Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Face unlock
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, E-Compass, 360º Ambient Light
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Beidou, USB Type-C, 4G LTE
Battery: 5020mAh with 33W fast charge (33W adapter provided)
Color options: Vintage Bronze, Glacial Blue, Dark Night

Redmi Note 10 Pro (6/64GB) Price in Nepal

The price of the 6/64GB variant of the Redmi Note 10 Pro in Nepal is NPR 29,999. You will be able to buy Redmi Note 10 Pro (6/64GB) from Xiaomi authorized retail stores across Nepal pretty soon.

Redmi Note 10 Pro	Price in Nepal	Availability
6/64GB	NPR 29,999	Xiaomi Authorized Stores (Soon)

Check out our review of the Redmi Note 10 Pro (Max).

Asus TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 is now available in Nepal

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Asus TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 is now available in Nepal

Graphics cards are hard to get in this present situation, especially the ones from NVIDIA’s RTX 30-series. Only a few pop up in the market now and then. That being said, let’s take a look at the specs and price of Asus TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC, which is now available in Nepal. The graphics card has arrived through Nagmani International – the official distributor of Asus products in Nepal.

ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC

It is a custom card based on the GeForce RTX 3060. It features the second-generation RT cores and third-generation Tensor cores. They help in real-time ray tracing and AI upscaling, respectively.

Design

As for the design, TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 has an Aluminum front with an Axial-tech fan design. The central fan rotates in opposite direction. Thus, resulting in less turbulence. There is a special mode that stops all three fans when they are at low temperature.

The RGB element on the top of the card can be customized with different color effects. It can also be synced with other ASUS components.

The metal backplate has a wide vent that pushed the hot air from the cooler to the exhaust fan. A stainless steel bracket protects the ports while also facilitating a secure mount.

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Durability

The capacitors here have military-grade certification. Components are soldered into the PCB using an advanced Auto-Extreme automated manufacturing process. In addition, each card goes through a 144-hour long trial.

GPU Tweak II Utility Software

You can fine-tune the performance of the card using the Asus GPU Tweak II software. The software provides users the control over core clocks, memory frequency, voltage settings.

ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Price in Nepal

The price of Asus TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition in Nepal is NPR 116,666. It is currently for sale on Nagmani International, which happens to be the official distributor of Asus products in Nepal.

Graphics Card	Price in Nepal	Availability
Asus TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 OC Edition	Rs. 116,666	Hukut

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra to feature Olympus-branded 200MP penta-camera setup

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra to feature Olympus-branded 200MP penta-camera setup

At this time of the year, we would have been busy speculating the features of the upcoming Galaxy Note lineup. However, Samsung has already canceled it for this year. Thus, the focus is back on the S22 lineup. The latest rumor suggests that Samsung will be using a 200MP sensor in the S22 Ultra.

Quick Update: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is already official with a 108MP quad-camera setup and a revamped camera module. That said, the company has announced a 200MP ISOCELL HP2 camera sensor for the upcoming S23 Ultra.

Samsung S22 Ultra Rumors Roundup

The dilemma about the camera

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will only be launched next year. However, it has not stopped people from talking about it. Initial rumors suggested that the company will be including a 200MP sensor on the S22 Ultra.

Yet, the rumors were quickly dismissed by Ice Universe, who said that Samsung would be using a refined version of the 108MP ISOCELL HM3 sensor instead.

While Ice Universe is sticking to his statement, a new report has emerged from South Korea, which paints a different picture of the phone. According to Pulse News, the primary camera on the S22 Ultra will use a 200MP sensor. It will be accompanied by four other lenses.

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Partnership with Olympus

Apparently, Samsung will be partnering with Japanese camera manufacturer Olympus for the camera setup. While we have seen smartphone brands team up with camera makers in the past, the results have not been that significant. As per rumors, it was Olympus that approached Samsung for the partnership. Thus, it will be interesting to see how it works out for the S22 Ultra.

In addition, the phone will also have support for S Pen. However, it is not clear if it will come in the box.

Samsung S22 Ultra Launch Date (Rumored)

Galaxy S22 Ultra is expected to be unveiled at January’s Unpacked Event. To recall, the S21 Ultra was announced at a virtual Galaxy Unpacked event in January. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is expected to launch around the same time next year.

Smartphone Model	Launch Date (Expected)
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra	January 2022

Meanwhile, check our travel vlog with the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Symphony Z32 with a 6.52″ display, 5000mAh battery goes official in Nepal

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Symphony Z32 with a 6.52″ display, 5000mAh battery goes official in Nepal

Symphony, a Bangladesh-based brand, has launched a new smartphone in Nepal. The Symphony Z32 is an entry-level device with decent hardware specs. So, let’s walk through the specs, features, availability, and official price in Nepal of Symphony Z32.

Symphony Z32 Overview:

Design and Display

The phone boasts a 6.52-inch IPS panel with an HD+ resolution and 269 PPI. It has a V-shaped notch on the front and a dual-camera arrangement at the back.

Symphony Z32 is incredibly lightweight as it weighs just 114 grams. Plus, the phone measures 164.7 x 75.85 x 9.3mm. It is available in two color options – Midnight Blue & Amazon Green.

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Performance and Battery

In terms of performance, it packs an octa-core Helio A25 processor with 3GB RAM and 32GB of storage. You can expand the latter up to 128GB via a microSD card. The handset boots on Android 10 out-of-the-box. Fueling it is a 5000mAh Li-Polymer battery which should provide a full day of backup. For biometrics, it has a fingerprint sensor at the back.

Camera

Over in the optics department, you get a 13MP primary and a 2MP auxiliary dual-camera arrangement on the back. Similarly, Symphony Z32 has a 5MP sensor on the front for selfies and video calls. The camera features include portrait, time-lapse, night mode, and such. Similarly, you can shoot up to 720p 30fps videos here.

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Rest of the specs

Moving on, Symphony offers a one-year warranty on the device as well as on the battery. Z32 has a built-in 3.5mm headphone jack while a wired earphone is included in the box. Besides this, a back cover is provided to protect the smartphone from scratches. For connectivity, the handset supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a micro USB port.

Symphony Z32 Specifications:

Body: 164.7 x 75.85 x 9.3mm, 114g
Display: 6.52-inches IPS panel, 16.7m colors
Resolution: HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels), 269 PPI
Chipset: Octa-core (1.6GHz)
Memory: 3/32GB (expandable up to 128GB)
Software & UI: Android 10
Rear Cameras: Dual (13MP + 2 MP)
Front Camera: 5MP (notch)
Audio: Loudspeaker, 3.5mm headphone jack
Security: Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face unlock
Sensors: Accelerometer, Light, Proximity
Battery: 5000mAh Li-Po, micro-USB port
Color Options: Midnight Blue, Amazon Green

Symphony Z32 Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of the Symphony Z32 in Nepal is NPR 12,999 for the sole 3/32GB variant. You can purchase Z32 from authorized Symphony stores across the country. For more information, you can contact Symphony Nepal through their social media platforms.

Symphony Z32	Price in Nepal	Availability
3/32GB	NPR 12,999	Symphony Nepal Authorized stores

Meanwhile, check out our initial impressions of the Samsung Galaxy A22.

Huami to unveil a new health-centric OS and chip for smartwatches

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Huami to unveil a new health-centric OS and chip for smartwatches

Huami, the company behind wearable brands like Amazfit (Zepp), is developing a new chip and an OS for smartwatches. As expected, the primary focus of the upcoming smartwatch chip and OS from Huami will be health-related features.

Upcoming smartwatch OS & chip from Huami

In case, you’re unfamiliar with Huami, it’s a China-based company that specializes in smart wearable technology and cloud-based health services. The company was founded back in 2013. It is mostly known for the Zepp and Amazfit-branded smartwatches.

It also provides AI chips, biometric sensors, and data algorithms to other companies. One such example is Huami’s partnership with Xiaomi. It makes most of Xiaomi’s wearable devices, including smartwatches and smart bands.

Huangshan 2S

Huami’s upcoming chip for its smartwatch will be called Huangshan 2S. The chip will leverage the open-source platform of RISC-V. The architecture will make the chip more powerful and more power-efficient. The chip will have a total of two cores. It will also feature an independent GPU for better graphics rendering.

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Huami OS

As mentioned earlier, Huami has designed the new OS to make the most out of health features. A video shared by the company’s CEO Wang Huang reveals a revamped interface for heart rate monitoring.

Besides this, there’s not much info about the OS. We don’t even know what its name will be. However, prominent leakster Digital Chat Station has praised the UI and user experience after a hands-on experience. He also revealed the support for dynamic watch face in a short video.

Huawei smartwatch OS, chip: Launch Date

Huami will unveil the new smartwatch OS and Huangshan 2S chip at “The Future of Health” event which will take place on July 13.

Meanwhile, check out our top 6 picks for the top 6 smartwatches (2021).

Laxmi Bank’s Smart FoneLoan lets you borrow loans up to 2 lakh from your phone

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Laxmi Bank’s Smart FoneLoan lets you borrow loans up to 2 lakh from your phone

Securing a loan in Nepal entails going through the arduous process on banks or other financial institutions. However, things are getting simpler now thanks to the introduction of FoneLoan facility by different banks in Nepal. As of now, Laxmi Bank, Citizens, Kumari, Mega, and Nabil Bank are offering the “Smart FoneLoan” feature.

Here, since we had an account with Laxmi Bank, we decided to try out its Smart FoneLoan facility. Simply put, Laxmi Bank’s Smart FoneLoan is a paperless loan service. It does not require any collateral to be eligible, while the application procedure is completed in a matter of minutes.

Laxmi Bank Smart FoneLoan Overview:

What is Laxmi Bank Smart FoneLoan?

In its most basic form, it is an entirely digital method of applying for and receiving a loan. Laxmi Bank customers can simply use the bank’s mobile application, Mobile Money (Android | iOS), to apply for a short-term pre-approved loan.

Smart FoneLoan uses an algorithm known as “Decision Analytics” to determine a customer’s eligibility for the loan and its eventual approval. And after the customer agrees to the terms and conditions, the approved loan amount will be disbursed almost instantly.

Who are eligible?

For the time being, the service is available to customers with payroll/savings account in Laxmi Bank. Besides this, they also need to meet other criteria defined by the analytics algorithm. This implies that not every Laxmi Bank customer can access this service.

The pre-programmed algorithm thoroughly examines the user’s past transactions, account history, and other factors to determine their eligibility.

Here, the Decision Analytics algorithm mainly focuses on four factors:

Average monthly balance of the account
Deposits and withdrawals in the account
Status of existing loans in bank
History of previous loans in bank

With this, the system generates a cumulative score of every individual account holder. Then, if a customer’s score meets the bank’s minimum threshold limit, they will be able to apply for Smart FoneLoan. This will be indicated by the “Register for Short-term Loan” prompt in their dashboard of the Laxmi Bank Mobile Money app.

Even if you are ineligible for Smart FoneLoan for now, don’t worry. Provided that your account’s status grows positively in the favor of Decision Analytics’ parameters in the future, the algorithm will automatically enroll you on the eligibility list.

Meanwhile, if you’re wondering how to check the score of your account, let me be clear: you can’t. Like I mentioned earlier, if you see a “Register for Short-term Loan” widget on the Laxmi Bank app, you’re good. Otherwise, you’re not.

Limit and time period of the loan

Now because it’s a collateral-free loan, you can only apply for loans ranging from Rs. 500 to Rs. 200,000. However, not every account holder can apply for a loan as high as two lakhs.

The maximum applicable loan amount for an account is also determined by the Decision Analytics algorithm. For example, if it determines the limit of Rs. 75,000 for a certain account based on the aforementioned parameters, then the individual can apply for a loan amounting to Rs. 75,000 or less. Besides this, the maximum tenure to repay the loan is 30 days.

How to apply?

So, if you’re eligible, you can apply for Laxmi Bank Smart FoneLoan by following these simple steps:

First, click on the “Register for Short-term Loan” option displayed on the landing window of the Mobile Money app, after you log in.
Then, proceed to register your email and click the verification link forwarded to your email account. Laxmi Bank will use this verified email for notifications, authorizations, and other purposes.
Now, you will see the “Apply for Virtual Credit Card” window in the app. It is displayed so since this short-term loan acquisition facility’s working principle is the same as a digital credit card.
Then, input the desired loan amount and payback date in the two input fields given.
After you enter the amount and date, click on the “Check Eligibility” option to find out the maximum loan amount your account is eligible for.
In case you’re happy with the amount applied and the tenure date set, proceed to tick the terms and conditions checkbox after reading it. Then, click on “Proceed”.
Or, if you’d like to make some changes to your loan’s variables after learning the max applicable amount, head back to the previous window and make the desired change.
After this, you will receive a card verification value (CVV) number on your registered phone. Enter the received CVV in the given field and the applied amount will be automatically deposited in your account—after deducting all the pre-defined fees, that is.

Charges and payback process

Here, even if the process seems a bit sophisticated, Laxmi Bank has kept the charges to a minimum. An applicant will be charged a flat Rs. 250 as the loan administration or processing fee regardless of the loan amount. Similarly, the monthly interest rate is only 1.25% of the loan amount (or 15% p.a.). And if you set a payback date of less than a month, you’ll only pay interest for the number of days.

Moreover, the payback process is quite simple. If the account holder maintains the net payable amount on the day of the loan’s maturity, the system will deduct it automatically.

To note, Laxmi Bank Smart FoneLoan does not have a pre-payment option. That means even if one collects the payable amount before the loan’s maturity date, they’re still unable to clear the loan. You need to wait till your maturity date expires and pay the daily accrued interest until then accordingly.

However, if you fail to maintain the required balance, you will be fined Rs. 300 as a late fee every 30 days, plus daily interest. Also, every subsequent deposit made into the account will first be debited to pay off the loan.

Similarly, if your account is in overdue status for a longer duration, Laxmi Bank’s loan recovery process following Nepal Rastra Bank’s regulations will be initiated. But considering Smart FoneLoan’s minimal fee structure, no honorable person should face this problem.

Laxmi Bank Smart FoneLoan: Conclusion

To conclude, I would say that the FoneLoan service introduced by multiple Nepali banks is a much-needed move towards boosting the country’s digital economy. Since it does not require any in-person human intervention either, that’s another win in this time of the pandemic. We expect the concerned authorities to further push the boundaries of cashless culture in Nepal in the future by introducing similar technologies.

Watch: Laxmi Bank Smart FoneLoan Explained (Nepali)