Samsung has just unveiled the smartwatch interface that will replace Tizen OS in its Galaxy Watch lineup. The South Korean firm is calling it One UI Watch. As you may have guessed, it resembles Samsung’s One UI smartphone UI visually. We will be discussing everything Samsung unveiled about the new OS at the WMC 2021.
Samsung One UI Watch
The new One UI Watch was somewhat expected after Google confirmed that the two companies were working on a unified smartwatch platform. The merger between Samsung’s Tizen OS and Google’s Wear OS is yet to receive an official name, but people are already referring to it simply as Wear.
The One UI Watch is the first UI to be based on the “Wear.” With it, Samsung promises improved performance, an enriched smartphone-watch experience, and a wider range of apps.
Look and Feel
To start off, the One UI Watch inherits visual cues from its smartphone counterpart. At the event, Samsung let us a sneak peek at the UI’s settings layout, which is based on One UI (smartphone).
Samsung will also roll out its Watch face design tool to Android developers later this year. It will add more customization options.
Google Play Integration
Users will also be able to download apps directly from the Play Store. Google apps such as Maps, YouTube Music, and Message will be readily available. In addition, third-party app developers for One UI Watch can now integrate features directly from Google Play. Popular apps like Smart Caddie, Adidas Running, Calm, and others will also be available for One UI Watch users.
Part of Galaxy Ecosystem
What’s more, the One UI Watch can seamlessly synchronize with your smartphone. Thanks to the Android integration, the One UI Watch will automatically download a compatible version (if it exists) when you download an app on your phone. Similarly, One UI Watch will be able to display time on different time zones based on what you have on your phone. In addition, you can now block a number from the watch, and it will automatically synchronize across all your Galaxy smartphones.
Samsung One UI Watch Availability
Samsung has also confirmed that One UI Watch will debut on the next Galaxy Watch. According to the rumors, Samsung will launch Galaxy Watch 4 (previously referred to as Galaxy Watch Active 4) in August.
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3.
The Kathmandu Metropolitan has proposed with free parking facility for electric vehicles throughout the city. If accepted, the policy will be taken into effect from the coming fiscal year, that is 2078/79. It will aid in the promotion of electric vehicles in the valley.
Free parking for electric vehicles in Kathmandu:
The announcement of the Nepal Government’s budget for the forthcoming fiscal year has greatly benefited the EV industry. The substantial shift in the taxing structure has given enough optimism to the people. In addition, the recent programs put forward by the local government raise our hopes for the expansion of EVs in Nepal.
Plans
The Mayor of Kathmandu, Vidhya Sundar Shakya, presented the policy and program for the fiscal year 2078/79 which includes a 100 percent discount for electric vehicle parking in the valley. Similarly, the metropolis has also put forward a program to build charging stations in collaboration with the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA).
The metropolitan has been charging parking fees at designated places of New Road, Dharmapath, Kantipath, Durbar Marg, and public roads of Tripureshwor, Ratna Park, Bhotahiti, Keshar Mahal, and Lainchaur. Further, the fee for two-wheelers and four-wheelers parking is Rs. 25 and Rs. 80 per hour, respectively. However, after the implementation of the free parking policy, no charges will be levied on electric vehicles.
Ease of Business Tax
Moreover, Dr. Shivraj Adhikari, the Head of the Revenue Department, stated that electric vehicle-related businesses will be exempted from paying business taxes for the upcoming fiscal year.
According to him, there are around ten similar firms in the municipality. They have been paying business taxes ranging from Rs 30,000 to Rs 50,000 each year. Furthermore, many small business owners are only now beginning to register their companies. And, the new tax policy will offer encouragement for them to engage in such initiatives.
Meanwhile, check out our initial impressions of the Samsung Galaxy M32.
Over the past few weeks, we have been hearing of Infinix’s next big project in bits and pieces. First, the 160W charger leaked, and then came the renders of a premium-looking phone. Yesterday, Infinix took the stage at the World Mobile Congress to unveil the Concept Phone 2021.
Infinix Concept Phone 2021 Overview:
160W Wired Charging
Let’s start with the charging first. The 160W charging in the Infinix Concept Phone 2021 is the fastest we have ever seen in a smartphone. It can charge the phone from 0 to 100% in just 10 minutes.
Currently, commercial phones max out at 120W (iQOO 7 Chinese Variant and Mi 10 Ultra). While Xiaomi and Oppo have demoed even faster solutions, they are yet to be implemented in an actual phone.
Working Mechanism
Infinix Concept Phone 2021 uses an 8C battery, which has 18% less resistance than a 6C battery. The higher “C” number also enables it to charge and discharge at a higher rate.
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Infinix Concept 2021 Charging
Infinix 165W Charger
The charger, on the other hand, uses Gallium Nitrate (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC). These material choices help manufacture compact adapters with high efficiency.
The Super Charge Pump, which converts voltage from the charging port to the device, boasts an efficiency of 98.6%.
Safety Mechanism
The lower-resistance battery and the higher-efficiency pump should reduce heat to an extent. Still, Infinix has included 20 temperature sensors to keep it in check. If it goes over 40˚ Celsius, the phone security mechanism kicks in. And there are 60 of them in place.
In addition, the phone supports 50W wireless charging.
Color-Changing Design
People have also talked a lot about the phone’s design, and rightly so. It’s nothing we have seen prior in an Infinix phone. Infinix Concept Phone 2021 has a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with 88˚curvature at the side. This curvature leaves no room for the side buttons.
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Front Display
Color-shifting Rear Panel
At the back, the phone has a massive “NOW” branding that almost covers the entire rear panel. If you think this is ludicrous, wait till you see it shift color.
It does so with the application of electrochromic material, which changes its appearance based on the exposure to current. Brands like Vivo and Oppo have demoed similar technology in the past. Even OnePlus used it to hide cameras on Concept One.
The cherry on the top is the “O,” which changes color to notify you of notifications. In addition, it glows when the charger is plugged in.
The rectangular camera module on the back setup encloses a triple camera setup. The 64MP primary sensor is huge and protrudes further from the module. You can notice the rectangular periscope sensor towards the bottom left. It supports digital magnification of up to 60X. The third sensor is an 8MP ultrawide sensor. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie shooter.
Powering the phone is Helio G95, which looks out of place given the rest of the specs. It runs Android 11 out-of-the-box.
Infinix Concept Phone 2021 has a single speaker grille at the bottom. It is placed together with a Type-C port, SIM card slot, and a microphone.
Battery: 4,000mAh with 16W fast charging, 50W wireless charging
Infinix Concept Phone 2021 Availability
As indicated in its moniker, Infinix Concept Phone 2021 is a concept phone. Thus, it’s unlikely that it will ever hit the market.
Brands often do this to offer a preview of what they are capable of. It is also a means to extend goodwill among customers and news media. Mi Mix Alpha, Oppo X 2021, and OnePlus Concept One are some popular examples of concept phones.
What do you think of Infinix? Will you even consider buying flagship smartphones from brands like Infinix? Do let us know your opinion in the comments section.
Meanwhile, check out our review of Infinix Zero 8.
JBL needs no introduction in Nepal. Though mostly known for its portable speakers, the company sells all sorts of audio equipment in Nepal. EvoStore, the official distributor for JBL products in Nepal, has now launched the Quantum gaming headsets lineup. Here, we have listed all the JBL Quantum Gaming headsets currently available in Nepal, along with their features and official price.
JBL sells its gaming audio accessories under the Quantum brand. Quantum’s portfolio includes headsets, earphones, and speakers. High-end JBL Quantum accessories come with features like QuantumEngine, QuantumSurround, QuantumSphere360, and more.
JBL Quantum Gaming Headsets in Nepal:
JBL Quantum 50
This is the only in-ear headset on this list. Its 8.6mm drivers are tuned by the JBL QuantumSound signature. The headset has a volume slider and a dedicated mute button. The microphone is placed away from the controls to avoid interference.
JBL Quantum 50 Specifications:
Weight: 21.5g
Driver: 8.6mm
Impbedance: 16 Ohm
Sensitivity: 97dB at 1kHz/1mW
Connectivity: 3.5mm jack
Mic: Yes
Companion App: No
Price: Rs. 4,500
JBL Quantum 100
Moving on, the Quantum 100 is the cheapest headset in the lineup. It has a 3.5mm audio jack that you can connect to PC and gaming consoles. As for sound quality, you get a 40mm driver with a frequency response of 20Hz – 20 kHz. Unfortunately, it doesn’t come with RGB lighting nor surround sound. In addition, the mic is fixed to the headset.
JBL Quantum 100 Specifications:
Weight: 220g
Driver: 40mm
Impedance: 32 Ohm
Sensitivity: 96dB at 1kHz/1mW
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
Connectivity: 3.5mm jack, 1.2m
RGB lighting: No
Surround Sound: No
Noise Cancellation: No
Mic: Flip-up mic (fixed)
Companion App: No
Price: Rs. 6,000
JBL Quantum 200
JBL Quantum 200 is a lot like the Quantum 100. It is a little heavier at 245g and features a more sensitive sound driver.
JBL Quantum 200 Specifications:
Weight: 245g
Impedance: 32 Ohm
Sensitivity: 100dB at 1kHz/1mW
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
Connectivity: 3.5mm jack, 1.2m
RGB lighting: No
Surround Sound: No
Noise Cancellation: No
Mic: Flip-up mic (fixed)
Companion App: No
Price: Rs. 9,500
JBL Quantum 300
What differentiates Quantum 300 from the two above is the support for QuantumEngine. Thus, you can personalize the headset’s audio performance via software. It comes with a USB audio adapter that enables the QuantumSurround effect.
JBL Quantum 300 Specifications:
Weight: 245g
Impedance: 32 Ohm
Sensitivity: 100dB at 1kHz/1mW
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
Connectivity: 3.5mm jack, USB audio adapter (both 1.2m)
RGB lighting: No
Surround Sound: Yes
Noise Cancellation: No
Mic: Flip-up boom mic (fixed)
Companion App: Yes
Price: Rs. 11,000
JBL Quantum 600
JBL Quantum 600 is the first wireless headphone on this list, and it features RGB lighting. It connects wirelessly via 2.4GHz frequency. The headset has 50mm drivers and it features a 1300mAh battery with up to 14 hours of playback time with RGB off.
JBL Quantum 600 Specifications:
Weight: 346g
Driver: 50mm
Impedance: 32 Ohm
Sensitivity: 100dB at 1kHz/1mW
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
Connectivity: Wireless (2.4G)
Battery: 1300mAh (3.7V)
Playback time: 14 hours
Charging Time: 2 hours (USB-C)
RGB lighting: Yes
Surround Sound: Yes
Noise Cancellation: No
Mic: Flip-up boom mic (fixed)
Companion App: Yes
Price: Rs. 23,500
JBL Quantum 800
JBL Quantum 800 is heavier than Quantum 600 and has additional features. First, it supports Bluetooth connectivity. In addition, it has Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) as well.
Noise Cancellation: ANC with USB dongle (PC, PSP, Mac)
Mic: Flip boom mic
Extra: Discord Certification, Audio Equalizer
Price: Rs. 30,500
JBL Quantum One
The ear cushions on JBL Quantum One come with leather wrapping. It has a detachable mic and USB for PC connectivity. The biggest highlight here is QuantumSphere 360. It pairs JBL’s surround sound technology with head tracking sensors. You can play with the RGB lighting from the JBL QuantumEngine software.
JBL Quantum One Specifications:
Weight: 369g
Driver: 50mm
Impedance: 95 Ohm
Sensitivity: 95dB at 1kHz/1mW
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 40kHz
Connectivity: 3.5mm jack (console), USB dongle (PC)
RGB lighting: Yes
Surround Sound: Yes, with 360 head tracking
Noise Cancellation: ANC with USB dongle (PC, PSP, Mac)
Mic: Detachable boom mic
Extra: User profiles, Discord Certification, Audio Equalizer
Price: Rs. 32,500
JBL Quantum Gaming Headsets Price in Nepal [Summary]
JBL Gaming Headsets
Price
JBL Quantum 50
Rs. 4,500
JBL Quantum 100
Rs. 6,000
JBL Quantum 200
Rs. 9,500
JBL Quantum 300
Rs. 11,000
JBL Quantum 600 (Wireless)
Rs. 23,500
JBL Quantum 800 (Wireless)
Rs. 30,500
JBL Quantum One
Rs. 32,500
Where to buy JBL Quantum Gaming Headsets in Nepal?
EvoStore is the official distributor for JBL products in Nepal, including the Quantum gaming headsets. You can even find them on other authorized stores like Oliz Store.
Nepali customers now have more options to choose from when switching to electric vehicles. Yadea, a world-renowned brand of electric two-wheelers has brought three e-scooters to Nepal. Here, we will be looking at all Yadea e-scooters launched in Nepal, along with their official price and availability.
Yadea is a company that specializes in high-end electric two-wheelers. It has a wide range of products, including e-bikes, e-tricycle, e-scooters, and kick scooters. Currently, the company has over 1,889 distributors in over 70 countries.
Yadea appointed Kuzu Group as its official distributor for Nepal in 2020. And now, Kuzu Group sells Yadea e-scooters and e-bikes. At launch, the company is also offering a flat Rs. 25,000 discount on all three models. But you’re gonna have to hurry up to avail of this offer as it’s only applicable on the first 15 units of each e-scooters. Besides this, there’s 0% EMI and other benefits as well.
Yadea E-Scooters Price in Nepal:
Yadea S-Like
The company calls this the urban city commuter as it is designed to get you through city roads. Thus, it is best suited for the daily commute or delivery jobs. It comes with a 4.2-inch LCD panel with automatic light adjustment. Yadea S-Like’s body is made from aluminum alloy and it has an IP65 rating against dust and water. This e-scooter boasts a range of 60km.
Yadea S-Like Specifications:
Range: 60km (Dual battery: 120km)
Top Speed: 50km/hr
Top Speed Torque: 120NM
Electromotor: GTR 3.0
Power: 1200W – 2000W
Tire: 12 inches tubeless
Battery: 24AH ATL Lithium (60V)
Charging Time: 6 hours
Battery life cycle: 800
Price: Rs. 230,000
Yadea G5
Next up is the Yadea G5 which features a 7-inch VA LCD speedometer with an automatic light adjustment feature. The highlight here is the 32Ah Panasonic Lithium battery, which allows it to have greater power and range. Otherwise, its specs are quite similar to that of S-Like.
Yadea G5 Specifications:
Range: 80km
Top Speed: 60km/hr
Top Speed Torque: 120NM
Electromotor: GTR 3.0
Power: 1200W – 2300W
Tire: 12 inches tubeless
Battery: 32Ah Panasonic Lithium (60V)
Charging Time: 6 hours
Battery life cycle: 800
Storage box capacity: 26L
Price: Rs. 330,000
Yadea C1S
Yadea C1S is the company’s premium offering. This e-scooter is designed by Kiska – the company behind the visual style of KTM bikes. Unlike the other two EVs in this list, it is IP67 dust and water-resistant. C1S boasts a top speed of 60km/hr and a range of 80km.
Yadea C1S Specifications:
Range: 80km
Top Speed: 60km/hr
Top Speed Torque: 120NM
Electromotor: GTR 3.0
Power: 1800W – 2200W
Tire: 12 inches tubeless
Battery: 32Ah Panasonic Lithium (60V)
Charging Time: 6 hours
Battery life cycle: 800
Storage box capacity: 25L
Price: Rs. 350,000
Yadea E-Scooters Price in Nepal [Summary]
Yadea E-Scooter Model
Price in Nepal
S-Like
Rs. 230,000
G5
Rs. 330,000
C1S
Rs. 350,000
Where to buy Yadea E-Scooters in Nepal?
Kuzu Group is the official distributor of Yadea e-scooters in Nepal. You can buy the above-mentioned e-scooters from Yadea’s showroom in Naxal, Kathmandu. For more info, you can visit the company’s official website or Facebook page.
Lately, bug bounty has been a hot topic among Nepali youth. Many Nepali researchers have been rewarded for strengthening the cybersecurity of international platforms. Today, we are talking about Naresh Lamgade, a Nepali security researcher who won $100,000 from the Bugcrowd bug bounty program.
Story of Nepali security researcher who won $100,000 from Bugcrowd
Naresh Lamgade is not someone new in the field. He started his journey as a security analyst at F1Soft International back in 2014. Naresh completed his Bachelor of Technology from London Metropolitan University. He is also a founding member of ventures like Cynical Technology and Bugv. The former is a cybersecurity startup company based in Kathmandu whereas Bugv is Nepal’s first bug bounty platform.
If you are new to the concept, bug bounty platforms are where businesses sign up to have their system’s security tested. Independent researchers then help them to identify security flaws, for which they receive points and cash rewards.
Focusing is key
As mentioned earlier, Naresh has received $100,000 from the international bug bounty platform Bugcrowd. It’s a result of his 1.5 years of work on the platform, where he has helped secure multiple international companies.
This is why we think his story is an important one. Instead of coming off as a one-time success, his story highlights the dedication and consistency required to succeed in this field that often gets overlooked.
Naresh says, “Focusing on a single program will help you to understand and uncover hidden functionalities and get you more experience with the application.”
This experience also encouraged him to launch Bugv. Through this initiative, Naresh hopes to help strengthen the digital security of Nepali companies. As of now, companies like D-Paisa, Merojob, and Rojgari have already signed up for the program.
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Mi 11 Lite.
Tribhuvan University (TU) has started offering free access to ProQuest software – a database with millions of educational resources. It will give students access to international books and journals for digital readings.
TU provides free access to ProQuest:
The online library will employ a remote access system to offer the student with books, documents, journals, and other reading materials.
ProQuest at a cost
TU Central Library bought the software from the United Kingdom for Rs 3.2 million. This facility is available to students from TU’s constituent institutions and other universities that have established an agreement with the library. The platform will give access to content such as dissertations, thesis, ebooks, newspapers, journals, historical collections, governmental archives, cultural archives, and others in an aggregated database.
It just takes a few steps to become a member of the ProQuest digital library. Students must fill out a form available on the library’s website in order to read current and future publications from a variety of foreign writers. They will be given an email address based on their application forms in order to access such materials.
More than 30,000 readers have created their profiles on the platform as of March 2021. According to the central library, the database has over 50,000 e-books and over five million e-thesis and dissertations. Plus, it also hosts thousands of journals, articles, magazines, and write-ups.
Additions
Furthermore, TU has recently inked arrangements for additional materials with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the National Digital Library of India. With this, ADB’s three lakhs and the National Digital Library of India’s 45 million books, journal articles, and other materials are now accessible for free.
The central library is going on with plans to develop TU’s own e-library database. Here, postgraduate, philosophical, and doctoral research articles will be kept online. Accordingly, 2,000 research papers have gone into digital form.
Meanwhile, check out our camera comparison of IQOO 7 vs Realme X7 Max vs Mi 11X.
Microsoft’s Windows 11 is finally here after a long wait. The new version of Windows introduces multiple highlighting features including Android app support (albeit not through Google’s Play Store), redesigned visuals, easy multitasking, and many more. One announcement that’s been a concern to many is the TPM requirement. Here, we will discuss what TPM is, why Microsoft is mandating it for Windows 11, and if your system has it or not.
TPM for Windows 11:
It’s fair to assume that most users have never heard of the term TPM (Trusted Platform Module) until Microsoft announced that the next iteration of Windows is making it a compulsory requirement. Early adopters who are eager to get their hands on the new operating system, are taking it as a concern.
“Does my laptop have TPM?” and similar inquiries dominated the internet following the release of Windows 11. So, before we dispel any myths, let’s learn about TPM.
What is TPM?
TPM is a small chip located on the motherboard of your computer. This chip is intended to help protect your extremely sensitive data. It stores data such as encryption keys, user credentials and creates a physical barrier to prevent potential attackers from accessing your system.
Here, Microsoft specifically stated that the new operating system required TPM 2.0. To note, TPM is available in two versions: an older and less secure v1.2 and a more secure 2.0 edition.
As aforementioned, TPM helps you to create a barrier that prevents possible attackers from accessing your computer. Now, Microsoft will be able to employ stronger encryption to safeguard Windows Hello, BitLocker PINs, and enable more advanced security features like Windows Defender System Guard. With Windows 11 focusing more on privacy and security, the decision to adopt TPM 2.0 isn’t questionable in the slightest.
Likewise, the hidden fact is that Microsoft has actually implemented TPM 2.0 compliance on all versions of Windows 10 from July 2016. They have expressly said that starting in July 2016, laptops and PCs should implement and enable TPM 2.0 by default.
What this means is that Windows-powered devices from July 2016 or later must have TPM 2.0 functionality. In fact, Intel and AMD have embedded TPM technology that is equivalent to TPM 2.0 into many of their CPUs since 2013.
Intel calls its solution Intel Platform Trust Technology (Intel PTT) whereas AMD’s alternative is called AMD Platform Security Processor.
“Almost every CPU in the last 5-7 years has a TPM. For Intel, it’s called the “Intel PTT” which you set to enabled. For AMD it would be “AMD PSP fTPM”. TPMs have been required for OEM certification since at least 2015 and was announced in 2013,” said David Weston, Director of Enterprise and OS Security at Microsoft.
So, why I am still not eligible for Windows 11?
Even when their machine qualifies for Windows 11 (as per the specifications), many users continue to see the “This PC cannot run Windows 11” message when running their PC’s eligibility test via the PC Health Check app. The reason for this is that you do not have particular BIOS options enabled.
To enable it, simply navigate to the BIOS Security settings and choose the correct TPM technology. To note, the enable process might differ with every motherboard. After this, the PC Health Check tool will now inform you that your hardware is compatible with Windows 11.
In addition, Microsoft has also released a list of Windows 11-compatible Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm CPUs.
Meanwhile, check out our initial impressions of the Samsung Galaxy M32.
Owners of Western Digital (WD) My Book Live hard drives are claiming that a remote data wipe has totally erased their storage devices. The WD My Book is a network-attached storage device, and the WD My Book Live app allows users to remotely access and controls their devices. The firm believes the device’s internet connectivity was the major cause of the remote data wipe.
WD My Book Live Hard Drives remote data wipe:
WD My Book Live devices range in storage size from 2TB to 24TB. Users on the Western Digital forums have reported that their data has been completely wiped. Even when they attempt to log in and access their disk, the remote management dashboard shows “Invalid password.”
User reports
One of the users of My Book wrote that “It is very scary and devastating that someone can do a factory restore on my drive without any permission granted from the end-user”.He also included a section of his system log, which clearly shows a factory reset at 3 p.m. on June 23rd.
Following him, other people claimed that the same thing happened to their drive. Further, when they checked their system log, the same factory reset command has been used on the drive.
According to a WD community post, the affected drives include WD My Book Live and WD My Book Live Duo. They were initially introduced in 2010, and the most recent firmware upgrade was in 2015. However, the firm has not revealed how many of them are now in use.
Moreover, WD confirmed on its website that the devices’ internet access was what allowed them to be remotely erased. Further, the company added that the access was gained either through a direct connection or by port forwarding, which was activated either manually or automatically via UPnP.
Additionally, logs on some devices reveal that a trojan named “.nttpd,1-ppc-be-t1-z” was running on the device. It is a Linux ELF binary compiled for the PowerPC architecture and is used by the My Book Live and Live Duo.
Temporary solution
At the moment, the company advises customers to disconnect the My Book Live drives from the internet. Besides this, the company said that some individuals were able to recover data using the data recovery tool. Thus, Western Digital is looking into the efficiency of these solutions.
Meanwhile, check out our camera comparison of IQOO 7 vs Realme X7 Max vs Mi 11X.
Apple’s “Spring Loaded” event back in April was full of exciting launches. Surprisingly, the multiple color choices for the latest iMacs was one of the biggest highlights of the show—who would’ve thunk it? Anyway, they’ve now launched in Nepal. Let’s get into what’s in store with the new Apple M1 iMac 24 (2021) including its specs, features, official price in Nepal, and more.
Apple M1 iMac 24 (2021) Overview:
Design
Like I mentioned earlier, one of the biggest talking points of the iMac 24 is all the hues it’s available in. There were speculations about this based on the promotional poster in the official invite for the “Spring Loaded” event. In fact, this corroborated Jon Prosser‘s initial claim that the new iMacs would come in multiple color options—5, to be precise.
To our delight, you can choose from 7 colors for the iMac 24: blue, green, pink, silver, yellow, orange, and purple. And the (re)introduction of such colorful variants is a direct homage to the iMac G3 from back in 1998. But unlike its bulky CRT body, iMac 24″ is slim—slimmest in the history of iMacs, in fact.
iMac G3
At just 11.5mm thickness, it seamlessly blends into any room it’s in. That’s major thanks to Apple’s in-house M1 chip which I’ll get into in just a second. According to Apple, it occupies 50% less volume. Even in such a sleek body, the company has managed to install two small fans.
However, only the high-end 8-core GPU variant gets a dual-core treatment whereas if you opt for the base 7-core GPU model, Apple has fitted in a single fan in those iMacs. So, if your workload revolves around GPU-intensive tasks like photo/video editing, 3D rendering, and such, getting the high-end config would be a wiser choice.
There are enough real-life tests to verify this conclusion as well. At the back, you’ll find 4 USB-C ports (2x USB 4/Thunderbolt, 2x USB 3) alongside an optional Gigabit Ethernet port. There’s a 3.5mm headphone jack too.
Yet, the ones with a 7-core GPU M1 chip skip the USB 3 ports and the LAN connection. Moreover, the power connector (2 meters long) now attaches magnetically and adheres to your iMac’s color option as well.
Coming to the front, there’s a 24″ 4.5K Retina display. It boasts Wide Color (P3), True Tone technology, and over a billion colors. In terms of brightness, this display peaks at 500 nits. Other amenities like anti-reflective coating are present here too.
Then there’s the 1080p FaceTime camera. Apple says this larger sensor works in tandem with M1’s ISP for the best image quality ever on an iMac.
Furthermore, there’s a “studio-quality” three-mic array with a high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and directional beamforming. It also supports the “Hey Siri” command. Talking about audio, you get a six-speaker sound system that supports Dolby Atmos.
Performance
Powering the latest iMacs is Apple’s own M1 chip. You can learn more about why Cupertino ditched Intel’s x86 architecture in favor of Arm here. Anyway, the aforementioned reason as to why 2021’s iMac is so thin is the M1 chip. This has greatly allowed Apple to trim down the logic board and thermals to deliver a sleek form factor.
Getting into performance, Apple sells two variants of the iMac 24″: one with 8-core CPU and 7-core GPU, and the other with 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU. This has been coupled with either 8 or 16GB of unified RAM and up to 2TB of SSD storage.
Compared to the 21.5″ iMac of last year, Apple promises up to 85% fast CPU performance, 2x faster GPU performance, and up to 3x faster machine learning. It runs on the macOS Big Sur which enables seamless interaction with your iPhone.
Unveiled at WWDC 2021, Apple says Big Sur’s successor—macOS Monterey is coming this fall as well. Anyway, the M1 iMacs are complemented with a new keyboard, mouse, and trackpad that have matching colors with the iMac. Plus, the wireless keyboard features Touch ID as well.
M1 iMac 24 (2021) Specifications:
Size and weight: 21.5 x 18.1 x 5.8-inches, 4.48 kg
Apple M1 iMac 24 (2021) Price in Nepal & Availability
The price of the Apple M1 iMac 24 (2021) in Nepal starts at NPR 205,000 for the 7-core GPU variant with 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD. Similarly, 8-core GPU options with 8/256GB and 8/512GB memory cost NPR 235,000 and NPR 265,000, respectively. You can buy Apple M1 iMac 24 (2021) in Nepal from authorized retailer such as Hukut Store.
Apple M1 iMac 24 (2021) Model
Price in Nepal
Availability
7-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD
NPR 205,000
Hukut Store
8-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD
NPR 235,000
8-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
NPR 265,000
Meanwhile, check out our review of the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
