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Huawei’s latest iPad Pro rival features Harmony OS and Kirin 9000E SoC

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Huawei’s latest iPad Pro rival features Harmony OS and Kirin 9000E SoC

Today was a big day for Huawei. The Chinese tech giant finally launched the long-awaited in-house Harmony OS 2.0 and multiple devices to go with it. This includes the 2021 edition of MatePad Pro as well. Here, we will dive deeper into the features of the Huawei MatePad Pro 2021 and discuss its expected price in Nepal.

Huawei MatePad Pro 2021 Overview:

Design and Display

Huawei MatePad Pro 2021 comes with a 12.6-inch FullView OLED screen. There is no notch or punch-hole cutout. Here, the company has managed to keep the tablet’s screen-to-body ratio at 90%.

Huawei has achieved this by trimming the bezels to just 5.6mm. It covers a wide DCI-P3 color gamut and is individually calibrated for color accuracy. Other features include TÜV Rheinland Full Care Display 2.0, DC dimming, and Delta E<0.5.

Huawei MatePad Pro 2021 Design

Harmony OS

The latest MatePad Pro ships with Harmony OS. It now has a redesigned home screen, where apps are no longer cluttered. Instead, it is more dynamic with different-sized app widgets. You can customize these widgets according to your need and Huawei is working with different partners to add to a wide variety of widgets.

Huawei has even improved the App Multiplier that it unveiled with the original MatePad Pro. With Harmony OS, the tablet can now run different tasks of the same app independently in landscape mode. The company claims that over 3,000 apps support this landscape mode, which includes the “top 300 apps”.

As a bragging right, Huawei also mentioned that only 65% of the top 300 apps on Apple’s iPadOS support landscape mode while Harmony OS boasts the 100% figure.

App Multiplier on Harmony OS

Frequently used apps can be docked and you can preview their content by hovering a mouse over them.

You can even transfer an app window to a smart screen. Huawei lets you collaborate with other Harmony OS-powered devices as well. The ability to mirror the screen to a PC would come in handy for designers, artists, and similar productive-oriented users. Here, they can transfer files between Windows and MatePad Pro using drag-and-drop.

Input

Moving on, the keyboard accessory has been upgraded with a smart magnetic connection, Bluetooth support, and wireless charging feature. Likewise, it has a 1.3mm keystroke. The tablet even supports voice control. There is a dedicated button, which users can press to start talking to the tablet. It will then convert your voice to text.

Second generation M Pencil

MatePad Pro 2021 is compatible with the second-generation M-Pencil stylus, which is included in the box. With the new FreeScript feature, users can now turn their handwriting into texts. You can even write in Chinese and English at the same time.

Also, you can write anything anywhere. All these features sound like they’re directly inspired by what Apple introduced with the iPadOS 14 update. Huawei says that students can write exams in MatePad Pro the same way as they do on paper.

Rest of the specs

Under the hood, the tablet features Huawei’s Kirin 9000E. It is a toned version of the standard Kirin 9000. Compared to the latter, the 9000E lacks a big NPU core and two GPU cores. The rest of the specs are similar including the core arrangement and ISP.

At the back, the tablet has a dual-camera setup. The primary lens here uses a 13MP sensor. It is accompanied by an ultrawide lens. Accompanying them is a 3D Time of Flight (ToF) sensor.

This will help the device determine the distance or depth of an object in the scene. The three sensors are housed inside a rectangular camera bump, along with an LED flash. Upfront, the tablet has an 8MP selfie camera.

Huawei MatePad Pro 2021 camera setup

Moving on, MatePad Pro 2021 comes with a large 10,050mAh battery. Huawei rates it for 14 hours of endurance. On the audio front, the tablet has eight speakers and four microphones (including three linear array + rear microphones) with AI noise reduction.

Huawei MatePad Pro 2021 Specifications:

  • Dimension: 184.7 x 286.5 x 6.7mm, 609g
  • Display: 12.6″ FullView OLED panel, Wide DCI-P3, 90% screen-to-body ratio
  • Resolution: WQXGA (1600 x 2560 pixels), 240 PPI
  • Rear Camera: Dual;
    – 13MP, f/1.8 primary camera
    – 8MP, f/2.4 ultrawide sensor
    – 3D ToF sensor
  • Front Camera: 8MP, f/2.0
  • Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 9000E 5G (5nm)
  • Memory: 8GB RAM, Up to 256GB (expandable using NM card)
  • OS: Harmony OS 2.0
  • Battery: 10,050mAh, 40W Super Charge (wired)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, OTG (1.5/5V)
  • Color: Silver Frost, Matte Grey, Olive Green

Huawei MatePad Pro 2021 Price in Nepal

The price of Huawei MatePad Pro 2021 starts at 4,999 Yuan, going all the way up to 7,999 Yuan for the 5G model. Its pre-order is already up and the sale will start on June 10. If it launches in Nepal, we expect the price of Huawei MatePad Pro 2021 to start at NPR 100,000.

Huawei MatePad Pro 2021 Price in China Price in Nepal (Expected)
WiFi (128GB) 4,999 Yuan NPR 100,000
WiFi (256GB) 5,499 Yuan NPR 110,000
5G (256GB) 7,999 Yuan NPR 160,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our comparison between Galaxy Tab S6 lite and iPad 10.2.

Huawei Watch 3 series powered by Harmony OS goes official

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Huawei Watch 3 series powered by Harmony OS goes official

Huawei has launched a slew of products at its “HarmonyOS & New Products Launch” event held today. And among them is the new Watch 3 series. It comes with some cool features including the new Harmony OS. Let’s take a look at the key specifications, features, and expected price of the Huawei Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro in Nepal.

Huawei Watch 3, Watch 3 Pro Overview:

Design and Display

Here, both the Huawei Watch 3 and 3 Pro come with a 1.43-inch circular AMOLED display. This screen features a 466 x 466 resolution with a 326 PPI pixel density. The peak brightness here is listed at 1000 nits. Huawei has trimmed the bezels around the screen for a more premium look and feel.

As for the Pro model, it has a sapphire glass front, titanium body, and ceramic back. You can choose between two designs – Classic and Elite. The former has a leather strap while the Elite variant features a metal band.

Huwaei Watch 3 Design and Display
Watch 3

Irrespective of the design choice you go for, you get two buttons on the right frame of the watch. Huawei says the crown on the top will uplift the watch’s navigating experience. It works both by rotating and pressing. Then there’s a customizable flat button below it.

Software

As expected, the biggest highlight of these smartwatches is Harmony OS. To note, this is the first smartwatch from the company to debut with Huawei’s homegrown operating system.

As a result, the UI on the Huawei Watch 3 series is not completely the same as the previous releases with LiteOS. Interestingly, Harmony OS is open source and if Huawei can play it right, it could get tons of third-party app support.

Huawei launched with Harmony OS

For instance, the home screen has gone through a makeover. The menu UI is now more Apple Watch-like as well. Similarly, Huawei has added video calling features via the MeeTime app. The company is also closely working with developers to bring a wide range of apps to this platform. One such product announced was the new Travel app.

Health & fitness monitoring

Huawei Watch 3 series comes with a bunch of health and fitness tracking features. This includes 24-hour heart rate detection. These smartwatches even have an ECG sensor, first popularized by Apple Watch Series. Likewise, it has a SpO2 sensor for detecting blood oxygen saturation levels.

Huawei has also added a temperature sensor that it says can track user’s skin temperature throughout the day. Watch 3 series can even record your blood glucose level. However, Huawei didn’t mention its working mechanism. In addition, it supports over a hundred different workout modes, including 17 professional workouts.

Smart features

Huawei Watch 3 series also has eSIM connectivity, so you can make/receive calls and messages even without a smartphone. It also means that one can use WeChat on the watch, which is quite popular in China. As mentioned earlier, you also have the MeeTime app making use of this feature.

The watch will support music playback control on Huawei Music after an OTA update. Other features include the new travel app, remote camera shutter, and remote control for IoT products.

Huawei Watch 3 Pro - Display
Watch 3 Pro

The watch can even send an SOS message when it detects a fall, assuming that the user is hurt in any way. However, the availability of these features will depend upon the region and the smartphone you pair it with. For instance, most of the features will only work with Huawei devices running on Harmony OS 2 or later.

Battery

Huawei Watch 3 is rated to last up to 3 days under normal usage. This is with the 4G LTE turned on. Likewise, it can last up to 14 days when used in the Ultra Long-Lasting mode, which turns off cellular connectivity. Also, the watch’s functionality is limited to SpO2 monitoring, 14 workout modes, and Bluetooth calling under this mode.

On the other hand, the Watch 3 Pro has a superior better life as it can last up to 7 and 21 days in Smart and Ultra Long-Lasting Mode, respectively.

Huawei Watch 3 and 3 Pro Specifications:

  • Design:
    • Watch 3: Active/Classic/Elite
    • Watch 3 Pro: Classic/Elite
  • Build:
    • Watch 3: Stainless Steel + Ceramic; 54g (w/o Strap)
    • Watch 3 Pro: Titanium + Ceramic + Sapphire Glass; 63g (w/o strap)
  • Strap:
    • Watch 3: Fluoroelastomer/Leather/Stainless Steel
    • Watch 3 Pro: Leather/Titanium
  • Display: 1.43-inches AMOLED; 466 x 466 pixels, 326 PPI
  • Memory: 2GB RAM, 16GB internal
  • Button: Round crown, Flat button
  • Battery:
    • Watch 3: up to 3 days (Smart Mode); Up to 15 days (Ultra Long-lasting Mode)
    • Watch 3 Pro: up to 5 days (Smart Mode); Up to 21 days (Ultra Long-lasting Mode)
  • Charging: Wireless (5V, 2A)
  • Connectivity: eSIM, Bluetooth 5.1, BLE/BR/EDR, Built-in GPS (with GLONASS, Galileo), NFC (China-only)
  • Water resistance: 5 ATM certified
  • Software: Harmony OS
  • Compatibility: Android 6.0 or later, iOS 9.0 or later

Huawei Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro Price in Nepal

The price of Huawei Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro is CNY 2,599 and CNY 3,299, respectively. They will be available for pre-order from June 2 with sales starting on June 11. We expect the price of Huawei Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro in Nepal to be NPR 50,000 and NPR 65,000, respectively.

Huawei Watch 3 series Price in China Price in Nepal (Expected)
Huawei Watch 3 2,599 Yuan NPR 50,000
Huawei Watch 3 Pro 3,299 Yuan NPR 65,000
  • Also, check out our top six picks for the best smartwatches (2021).

Battlefield 6 to be revealed next week, EA confirms

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Battlefield 6 to be revealed next week, EA confirms

The launch of the next Battlefield game from EA has been rumored for quite some time. After months of anticipation, the official Battlefield Twitter account has confirmed that Battlefield 6 will be revealed next week.

Battlefield 6 reveal:

Like I mentioned earlier, EA made the announcement via a teaser on Battlefield’s official Twitter handle. Like Battlefield 3 and 4, the 2021 edition is also expected to feature a near-future setting for the upcoming DICE-developed shooter. To note, Battlefield V was based in World War II.

Similarly, some early leaked images hint that a new battle royale mode is in the pipeline as well. A Boston dynamics-style robot and drones are attacking a rocket launch site in the now-deleted image. DICE’s general manager, Oskar Gabrielson, has described the sequel as a “bold step” for the franchise.

The Battlefield game for this year is co-developed by DICE studios in Gothenburg and Los Angeles, as well as Criterion Games. According to Gabrielson, the “franchise’s biggest team will deliver a jaw-dropping experience for you to enjoy later in 2021”. He also stated that they are in daily playtesting modes to polish, balance, and make the finest Battlefield game possible.

What to expect?

EA hasn’t revealed much about the game until now. But, Battlefield 6 is expected to take the franchise to the next level with military warfare, unexpected moments, destruction, and massive battles with more players and mayhem than ever before.

Furthermore, EA has stated that Battlefield 6 would be focusing on current-gen consoles: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S to further elevate the gameplay experience. Yet, the game will also be available for last-generation Sony and Microsoft consoles.

Battlefield 6 Reveal Date

As the aforementioned teaser indicates, Battlefield 6 will be revealed on June 9, 2021. Precisely, 3 PM BST (United Kingdom) or 7:45 PM NPT (Nepal). And if you’re wondering why EA chose to unveil the game just a couple of days before E3 2021 (June 12 – 15), that’s because the company isn’t attending the expo this year. EA will hold its own event called “EA Play Live” on July 22 as well.

  • Meanwhile, check out our video of gaming PC build under USD 1000.

Apple TV app finally available on all Android TV devices

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Apple TV app finally available on all Android TV devices

Android TV is one of the most popular smart TV platforms, covering about 5.9% market share in 2020 according to Statista. Google has now rolled out Apple TV app support on all Android TV devices.

Apple TV app on Android TV:

Apple TV app arriving on Google’s Android TV platform is a win for the smart TV market as a whole. Prior to this, it was confined to Sony Bravia TVs, Chromecast with Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, and of course, Apple TV itself.

Apple TV set-top box

Nvidia was the first to announce that its Shield TV streaming devices now support Apple TV and Apple TV Plus. As per the blog, the Apple TV app also supports Google Assistant for voice commands. Google later confirmed to 9to5Google that Apple TV is now available for all the modern “Android TV OS ecosystem.”

Supported TVs

According to Google, any Android TV device running Android 8.0 Oreo or higher will have access to Apple TV. As there are no brand limitations, this service can be enjoyed on any brand’s TV, including Xiaomi, TCL, OnePlus, and others.

Availability

Google has begun to roll out Apple TV support on all Android TV devices and set-top boxes starting June 1. Furthermore, it is worth mentioning that if you are using an Android TV platform with an operator-tier service, you may not be able to use this service. Operator-tier means that TV operators can tailor the platform to their specific needs.

Once you’ve downloaded and logged in to the Apple TV app on your Android TV, you’ll be able to stream its entire catalog of shows like Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, See, etc.

  • Meanwhile, check out our unboxing and impressions of Realme X7 Max. 

Asus ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition launched with the new RX 6800M GPU

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Asus ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition launched with the new RX 6800M GPU

Asus has launched the new ROG Strix G15 AMD Advantage Edition, which features the best CPU and GPU from AMD. The term “Advantage” here refers to AMD’s new Advantage design framework. So let’s walk through the specs, features, availability, and expected price of Asus ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition in Nepal.

Asus ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition Overview:

Design and Display

This gaming laptop is available in two display choices. Both of them have a 15.6-inch IPS screen. Although, the entry-level model has FHD resolution and 300Hz refresh rate while the next option features a QHD 165Hz panel with 100% DCI-P3 color coverage. 

Asus ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition Display

Anyway, Strix G15 (AE)’s keyboard has per-key RGB lighting with a matte finish and slightly curved keycaps. The laptop measures 354.9 x 259.9 x 22.69 – 27.2 mm and weighs around 2.4 kilograms. 

Performance

Powering this beast is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor, which supposedly outperforms Intel’s i9-10980HK in several benchmarks. This CPU has a base clock of 3.3GHz and 4.6GHz of turbo frequency. On the GPU front, it comes with Radeon RX 6800M, built on RDNA 2 architecture. To note, this is AMD’s most powerful mobile GPU.

On the memory front, it supports up to 32GB DDR4-3200 RAM and 1TB SSD storage. As per Asus, the G15 Advantage Edition can keep the RX 6800M at 2300 MHz, which is higher than previous-generation RDNA 1-based GPUs.

Rest of the specs

In terms of wireless connectivity, it utilizes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1. I/O options include an HDMI 2.0, 2x Type-C (display/100W power), 3x USB 3.2 Type-A, and a headphone jack. The laptop ships a built-in array microphone and 2x 4W speakers with Dolby Atmos.

Asus ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition Specifications:

  • Body: 354.9 x 259.9 x 22.69 – 27.2 mm, 2.4kg
  • Display: 15-inch IPS LCD, 3ms, AMD FreeSync Premium 
  • Resolution: FHD with 300Hz / QHD with 165 Hz
  • Keyboard: Per-key RGB lighting 
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
  • GPU: Radeon RX 6800M, 12GB GDDR6
  • RAM: Up to 32GB DDR4 @3200MHz
  • Storage: Up to 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD
  • Audio: 2x 4W stereo speaker setup, Dolby Atmos
  • Battery: 90 Whr
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1
  • I/O ports: 1 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x Type-C (display/100W power), 3 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1x headphone jack, 1 x RJ-45 (LAN)

Asus ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition Price in Nepal

The price of Asus ROG Strix G15 Advantage starts at EUR 1,799 in Germany. When Asus ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition launches in Nepal, we expect its price to start around NPR 280,000.

Gaming Laptop Price in Germany Price in Nepal (Expected)
Asus ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition EUR 1,799 NPR 280,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of Asus ROG Strix Scar 15.

Alienware unveils its thinnest and coolest gaming laptops, the x15 & x17

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Alienware unveils its thinnest and coolest gaming laptops, the x15 & x17

Alienware, a Dell-owned subsidiary, has introduced two new ultra-premium gaming laptops to the market—the Alienware x15 R1 and x17 R1. The new models have a compact build quality and are touted to be the thinnest in their segment. So, let’s dig into the specs, features, availability, expected price of Dell Alienware x15 & Alienware x17 in Nepal.

Alienware x15 R1 Overview:

Design and Display

These new X series devices will replace Alienware’s flagship gaming laptops, the m15 and m17. Dell says that the x15 R1 is the world’s most powerful sub-16mm 15-inch laptop. It weighs 2.4 kg and has a thickness of 15.9 mm to 16.3 mm (depending on display configurations).

Dell Alienware x15 Display

The Alienware x15 features a 15.6-inch display (FHD or QHD) with up to a 360Hz refresh rate. The chassis of the laptop is made of magnesium alloy and CNC aluminum.

Performance

Regardless of design, Dell has packed the Alienware x15 with a slew of high-performance components. It has used a thermal interface material called Element 31 to prevent throttling and overheating. It is a gallium-silicon liquid metal substance that resides between the CPU and its thermal parts in order to dissipate heat and lower temperature.

Dell Alienware x15 x17 quad fan system

Similarly, the machine has a quad-fan design with sensors that use artificial intelligence (AI) to spin fan petals. You can choose between two 11th gen Intel Core processors: i7-11800H or i9-11900H. On storage, it can be configured with up to to 32GB DDR4 RAM and up to 4TB RAID0 SSD storage. Likewise, graphics options include Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, 3070, or 3080 GPUs.

Rest of the specs

Fueling the x15 is an 87WHr battery that takes power via a 240W adapter. You’ll also receive a variety of connectivity choices, including USB Type-C and USB-A ports, as well as a bundled USB Type-C-to-Ethernet converter.

Alienware x15 R1 Specifications:

  • Dimensions: 16.3 x 359.7 x 277.3 mm (FHD 165Hz), 15.9 x 359.7 x 277.3 mm (FHD 360Hz or QHD 240Hz) 
  • Weight: 2.27 to 2.36 kg
  • Display: 15.6-inch IPS LCD panel, 1080p or 1440p resolution
  • Display properties:
    • 1080p: 165Hz/360Hz, 1/3ms response time, 300 nits
    • 1440p: 240Hz, 2ms response time, 400 nits brightness
  • CPU: Intel Core i7-11800H / i9-11900H
  • GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 / 3070 / 3080 
  • Keyboard: Chiclet, 1.5mm key travel
  • RAM: Up to 32GB DDR4-3200 soldered 
  • Storage: 2x M.2 PCIe 2280 (up to 4TB RAID0)
  • Battery: 87WHr, 240W AC adapter
  • I/O Ports: USB-A, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (w/ PD), USB-C (w/ Thunderbolt 4 + DP + PD), MicroSD reader, HDMI 2.1, 3.5 mm combo audio

Alienware x15 R1 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Alienware x15 is available at a starting price of USD 1,999. However, the company has not disclosed the cost of higher configurations. It will go on sale from June 15. We expect the price of Alienware x15 R1 in Nepal to start at NPR 255,000 when it launches here.

Alienware x15 R1 Price (US) Price in Nepal (Expected)
15.6″ 165Hz FHD, i7-11800H, RTX 3060 (90W), 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD USD 1,999 NPR 255,000

Alienware x17 R1 Overview:

Design and Display

Moving on, the x17 R1 has a bigger 17.3-inch display with up to UHD resolution. Instead of the x15’s typical chiclet keyboard, the laptop uses CherryMX mechanical keys. It is also thicker and heavier, with a thickness of 20.9mm and a starting weight of 3.02 kg.

Alienware x17 Design

Over on the design, it has the same chassis design and visual style as Alienware x15. 

Rest of the specs

Alienware x17 includes the same features as the x15, including Element 31 for thermal management and a quad-fan system for enhanced heat dissipation. It does, however, adds a new vapor chamber cooler, a higher TGP GPU, and a larger 12-phase voltage regulator.

The laptop is powered by an up to Intel Core i9-11980HK CPU, paired with up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 GPU. In terms of memory, it can be configured with up to 64GB DDR4 RAM and up to 4TB of RAID0 storage.

The x17 has the same I/O choices as the x15. However, the larger machine contains an Ethernet connector as well as USB ports. Despite these similarities, the price of Alienware x17 starts only $100 higher than the x15 (which should be reflected when they arrive here in Nepal as well.)

Alienware x17 R1 Specifications:

  • Dimensions: 20.9 x 299.49 x 399.23 mm (FHD 360Hz), 21.4 x 299.49 x 399.23 mm (UHD 120Hz, FHD 165Hz)
  • Weight: 3.02 to 3.2 kg
  • Display: 17.3-inch IPS LCD panel, 1080p/1440p resolution
  • Display properties:
    • 1080p: 165/360Hz, 1/3ms response time, 300 nits
    • 1440p: 120Hz, 4ms response time, 500 nits brightness
  • CPU: Intel Core i7-11800H, Core i9-11980HK
  • GPU: Up to GeForce RTX 3080 
  • Keyboard: CherryMX mechanical keys
  • RAM: Up to 64GB DDR4 XMP 3466 MHz 
  • Storage: 2x M.2 PCIe 2280 
  • Battery: 87WHr, 240Hz AC adapter
  • I/O Ports: 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (w/ Power Delivery), USB-C (w/ Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), MicroSD reader, HDMI 2.1, Mini DisplayPort 1.4, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo audio

Alienware x17 R1 Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of Alienware x17 R1 starts at USD 2,099 with the sales of limited configurations from June 1. But Dell confirmed that all variants of x15 and x17 will be available from June 15. We expect the price of Alienware x17 in Nepal to start at NPR 270,000 when it launches here (which is only slightly higher than x15).

Alienware x17 R1 Price (US) Price in Nepal (Expected)
17.3″ 165Hz FHD, i7-11800H, RTX 3060 (130W), 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD USD 2,099 NPR 270,000
  • Meanwhile, check out the review of ROG Strix Scar 15.

Meizu Watch brings flagship Snapdragon Wear 4100 chip and eSIM support

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Meizu Watch brings flagship Snapdragon Wear 4100 chip and eSIM support

Meizu launched its first smartwatch back in 2016. 5 years later, the company has launched its successor. The new Meizu Watch comes with several upgrades, including a new design and an AMOLED screen compared to the Meizu Mix. Here, we will be looking at the specifications and features of the Meizu Watch, along with its expected price in Nepal.

Meizu Watch Overview:

Design and Display

Meizu Watch features a 1.78-inch AMOLED screen with a 368 x 448 pixels resolution. It results in a pixel density of 326 PPI. The display can get as bright as 500 nits while it is protected by 2.5D Gorilla Glass.

Meizu Watch Design and Display

In terms of design, the new Meizu Watch looks a lot like the recent Apple Watch Series smartwatch. Its body uses a 6-series aluminum alloy. Similarly, Meizu has opted for ceramic material at the bottom. The watch weighs 69 grams (including strap) and comes with a fluoro-rubber strap.

Processor and Software

Inside, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 4100 platform runs the show. It is a 12nm quad-core chip with Cortex-A53 cores. This has been paired with 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage. On the software front, Meizu has made modifications to Google’s Wear OS. It is calling the custom UI “Flyme for Watch.”

Meizu Watch Internals

Health and Fitness Tracking

Like most budget smartwatches these days, Meizu Watch can monitor your heart rate. It can even track your blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) level. The watch comes with 14 different sports modes, and it’s able to record activities like running, table tennis, cycling, mountain climbing, and so on. Unfortunately, there is no swim tracking despite Meizu’s claims of the watch being “waterproof”.

Rest of the features

Since it supports an eSIM, you will not need a smartphone to make/receive calls and messages. Its built-in GPS further cancels the need to bring a phone during your workout sessions. You can even stream music here. The watch has NFC for Meizu Pay. Similarly, it can connect to Wi-Fi while it is equipped with Bluetooth 4.2 to sync with your phone.

Meizu Watch Charger Fast Charging

The company has not specifically listed the size of the battery, but it claims that it can last up to 36 hours on a single charge. With fast charging support, the watch can go from 0 to 35% in 15 minutes, and to 100% in an hour.

Meizu Watch Specifications:

  • Build: Aluminum alloy body, Ceramic base, Fluro-rubber strap
  • Body: 46 x 38.4 x 11.5 – 12.97mm
  • Weight: 43g (without strap), 69g (with Strap)
  • Display: 1.78-inches AMOLED panel, 2.5D Gorilla Glass
  • Resolution: 368 x 448 pixels, 326 PPI
  • Chipset: Snapdragon Wear 4100
  • Software: Flyme for Watch (customized Wear OS)
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Optical heart rate, Blood oxygen, Ambient light, Air pressure, GPS / Glonass / BDS / QZSS
  • Storage: 1GB RAM, 8GB storage
  • Sports mode: 14 sports modes
  • Battery: Up to 32 hours
  • Connectivity: eSIM, Wi-Fi 2.4, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC
  • Charging: Proprietary charger (35% in 15 minutes, 100% in 1 hour)

Meizu Watch Price in Nepal & Availability

Meizu Watch is now available in China where it sells for 1,499 Yuan. The brand is no longer active in the Nepali market. However, this smartwatch may be available here through unofficial channels. As such, we expect the price of the Meizu Watch in Nepal to be NPR 30,000.

Smartwatch Price in China Price in Nepal (Expected)
Meizu Watch 1,499 Yuan NPR 30,000
  • Check out our pick for the best smartwatches in 2021.

RDNA 2 comes to laptops: AMD unleashes its answer to RTX 3080, 3070

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RDNA 2 comes to laptops: AMD unleashes its answer to RTX 3080, 3070

After unveiling its first RDNA 2-based GPU last year, AMD has finally brought the technology to laptops. The company announced three new Radeon RX 6000M mobile GPUs at the ongoing Computex 2021—Radeon RX 6600M, RX 6700M, and RX 6800M. In this post, we will be looking at what these new AMD Radeon RX 6000M mobile GPUs have to offer.

AMD Radeon RX 6000M mobile GPUs:

As mentioned earlier, the Radeon RX 6000M mobile GPUs are based on RDNA 2 microarchitecture that brings multiple cool features, such as Infinity Cache, hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing, Smart Access Memory (SAM), and more. In addition, the company has invested heavily in making RDNA 2 more power-efficient.

AMD Radeon RX 6000M Series

The architecture is scalable, meaning you one use it for lower power models, higher performance machines, and even power-constrained gaming laptops. Thus, after all these years, AMD has its best chance to win the laptop GPU market with the new Radeon RX 6000M GPUs.

Also, the SmartShift feature that we saw in last year’s Dell G5 15 SE will be available to other manufacturers as well. This feature dynamically shifts the power between the GPU and CPU. What it means is that the system can pour more power on the CPU than on GPU during CPU-bound tasks and vice versa.

Radeon RX 6800M

Here, the Radeon RX 6800M is the flagship of the bunch. Despite the name, it is based on Navi 22 GPU, which is on the Radeon RX 6700 XT. Both feature 40 compute units and an equal number of ray accelerators. Similarly, they have 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM and 96MB Infinity Cache.

RX 6800M has a game clock speed of up to 2300MHz. AMD even claims that it will outperform RTX 3070 (145W) and in some cases, even RTX 3080 (145W), when it comes to modern AAA titles. It is important to note that these NVIDIA cards were compared against RX 6800M, whose TGP starts at 145W.

Radeon RX 6700M, 6600M

On the other hand, Radeon RX 6700M and RX 6600M feature 36 and 28 compute units, respectively. The 6700M has 10GB of GDDR6 VRAM, 80MB Infinity Cache, and a 160-bit memory interface. The TGP for this GPU can be anywhere between 80 to 135W. Similarly, the RX 6600M has 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, 32MB Infinity cache, and a 128-bit wide memory lane. It can be configured from 50 – 100W.

AMD says that we can expect up to 100fps while playing “popular games” on 1440p. On the other hand, RX 6600M is for “epic 1080p gaming”. However, given the wide range of configurable TGP, these claims may not always hold true.

AMD Radeon RX 6000M series GPU Specifications:

  6800M 6700M 6600M
Architecture RDNA 2
Process TSMC 7nm
Transistor Count 17.2 billion 11.1 billion
Compute Counts 40 36 28
Ray Accelerators 40 36 28
Game Clock Up to 2300 MHz Up to 2177 MHz
Peak Single Precision Performance 23.55 TFLOPS 21.2 TFLOPS 17.55 TFLOPS
Peak Half Precision Performance 11.78 TFLOPS 10.6 TFLOPS 8.77 TFLOPS
ROPs 64
VRAM (GDDR6) 12GB (up to 16Gbps) 10GB (up to 16Gbps) 8GB (up to 14Gbps)
Memory Bandwidth 192 bit 160 bit 128 bit
Infinity Cache 96MB 80MB 32MB
TGP 140W and above 80W to 135W 50 to 135W

AMD Advantage Design Framework

AMD also announced its latest design framework that it calls “AMD Advantage”. While these new AMD GPUs boast a ton of features, it is always up to laptop manufacturers whether to leverage them or not. This is where the AMD Advantage comes into play.

AMD Radeon RX 6000M Series

An AMD Advantage laptop will feature the combo of Ryzen 5000 APU and RX 6000M GPU. In addition, it will also ensure the following characteristics:

  • Smart Access Memory and SmartShift
  • AMD Freesync display with at least 300 nits brightness, 100% sRGB or 72% NTSC gamut, refresh rate of 144Hz and above
  • NVME PCIe Express Gen 3 SSD
  • Over 10 hours of battery backup on continuous video playback

AMD Radeon RX 6000M Mobile GPU Availability

The first laptop with AMD Radeon RX 6000M mobile GPU is Asus ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition. It comes with Ryzen 9 5900X and RX 6800M. It will be available starting in early June.

Mobile GPU Availability
AMD Radeon RX 6000M series Early June 2021
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AMD will power Tesla’s new Model S and Model X with RDNA 2 GPUs

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AMD will power Tesla’s new Model S and Model X with RDNA 2 GPUs

AMD has officially announced that it will be introducing its RDNA 2 GPU architecture to 2021 models of Tesla Model S and Model X self-driving cars. It will power the infotainment system and deliver increased computational capability to these cars.

AMD RDNA 2 GPU on Tesla Model S, Model X:

Tesla refreshed its Model S and Model X in January, and speculations claimed that AMD might power their successors’ graphics hardware. Tesla, on the other hand, made no mention of the hardware scene under the hood of these self-driving cars.

Well, AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su has now officially confirmed that both vehicles would be equipped with discrete RDNA 2 GPUs. And if you didn’t already know, this architecture powers the latest consoles from Sony and Microsoft as well. Furthermore, the new Teslas will use AMD APUs (Ryzen CPUs with built-in Radeon graphics) in their infotainment systems.

Tesla Model X, S Infotainment system

Both the Model S and X include two screens – a 17-inch Cinematic Display with 2200 by 1300 resolution on the front and a secondary screen for second-row passengers. Tesla revealed at the launch that these cars will have up to 10 teraflops of power for their new infotainment systems. It will support wireless controllers and allow you to game from any seat.

Inside Tesla’s self-driving car

Leakster Patrick Schur, known for various hardware leaks first revealed that the AMD Navi 23 RDNA 2 GPU will power the infotainment system in Model S. Furthermore, it will feature on high-end machines while the Navi 22 will cover the mid-tier market.

In a block diagram shared by Patrick, it’s clearly illustrated that Navi 23 GPU is indeed going to power the infotainment system on the Tesla Model S 2021. It has a 128-bit bus interface and four 2GB DRAM modules, cumulating to 8GB of GDDR6 memory.

Tesla Model S 2021 Block Diagram

In addition, the GPU has a bandwidth throughput of 224GB/s and connects with the main B2B connector through a PCIe Gen 3 and HDMI 1.4 interface. Likewise, a tweet from Tesla CEO, Elon Musk states that the infotainment system “can play Cyberpunk 2077”. That means the system has enough power to run practically all games released to date.

Why high-end GPUs in cars?

That was the first thought that sprang to me when I heard the news. It might be because folks may want to play a game during their lunch break or when their car is sitting idly in the charging station. Or just something to differentiate Tesla from other EVs.

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of Asus ROG Strix Scar 15.

Nokia C20 with Unisoc processor and stock Android launched in Nepal

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Nokia C20 with Unisoc processor and stock Android launched in Nepal

Nokia C20 is the latest entry-level device from HMD Global to hit the Nepali market. In this post, we will be discussing the key specifications, features, and official price of the Nokia C20 in Nepal.

Nokia C20 Overview:

Design and Display

Nokia C20 is an entry-level phone targeted at first-time users. It features a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD panel with a V-shaped selfie notch. The bezels around the screen are quite thick. The top bezel houses an LED flash as well whereas the bottom chin encloses a Nokia branding.

Nokia C20 Design and Display

As expected from a budget phone, the C20 has a polycarbonate body. At the back, there is a circular camera module and a speaker grille. The phone is 8.8mm thick and weighs 191 grams. It arrives in two colors – Dark Blue and Sand.

Performance and Software

Here, Nokia’s C-series is not known to pack serious power. The same is the case with the Nokia C20. It comes with the Unisoc SC9863A octa-core processor (28nm). It has two clusters of Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.6GHz (4x) and 1.2GHz (4x), respectively. In terms of performance, it is closer to Snapdragon 429 and Helio P22. So, do not expect much in the performance aspect.

Because of the limited power onboard, the C20 ships with the Go Edition of Android 11. The software is near-stock and it won’t bother you with unnecessary ads, notifications, and bloatware. Nokia is even promising 2 years of security updates. Ideally, the phone will receive an update every quarter.

Camera

There are two cameras on the Nokia C2—one upfront and one at the back. The rear camera uses a 5MP sensor. It is inside a circular camera bump, along with an LED flash. The selfie camera also utilizes a 5MP sensor which has an LED flash of its own.

Nokia C20 Circular Camera Bump

Rest of the specs

Fueling the device is a 3,000mAh battery. Unlike most phones these days, one can remove the back cover of the phone and replace the battery. The phone has 4G connectivity, dual-SIM slot, Wi-Fi b/g/n, and Bluetooth 5.2. There is no fingerprint scanner here.

Nokia C20 Specifications:

  • Body: 169.9 x 77.9 x 8.8mm, 191 gm
  • Display: 6.5-inches LCD panel
  • Resolution: HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: Unisoc SC9863A (8x Cortex-A55)
  • Memory: 1/2GB RAM, 16/32GB storage (expandable up to 512GB)
  • Software & UI: Android 11 (Go Edition)
  • Rear Camera: 5MP, LED flash
  • Front Camera: 5MP, LED flash
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS / AGPS, Micro USB 2.0, 4G LTE
  • Battery: 3,000mAh (removable)
  • Colors: Dark Blue, Sand

Nokia C20 Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of the Nokia C20 in Nepal is NPR 10,999 for the 2/32GB variant. Similarly, 1/16GB variant costs Rs. 9,999. You can buy Nokia C20 in Nepal from the company’s authorized retail stores across the country.

Nokia C20 Price in Nepal
1/16GB NPR 9,999
2/32GB NPR 10,999
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