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Realme launches three budget-oriented 5G devices under the Q3 lineup

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Realme launches three budget-oriented 5G devices under the Q3 lineup

Realme has launched three new devices under the Q3 lineup in China. In this post, we will be taking a look at the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Realme Q3 5G, Q3 Pro 5G, and Q3i 5G in Nepal.

Realme Q3 5G Overview:

Starting with the Realme Q3 5G, it sports a 6.5-inch LCD display with an FHD+ resolution. The panel boasts a 120Hz refresh rate and a touch sampling rate of 180Hz. The peak brightness here is 600 nits and there are altogether 4096 different brightness adjustment levels.

It is powered by Snapdragon 750G. It’s a 5G chipset based on an 8nm process and clock speed of up to 2.2GHz. The graphics are handled by Adreno 619. The phone is available in 6 and 8GB of RAM variants, both of which come with 128GB of internal storage.

Realme Q3 5G

The triple camera setup at the back consists of a 48MP primary, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro lens. The setup is capable of recording 4K/30fps videos. On the front, the 16MP selfie camera can shoot 1080p/30fps videos.

The phone comes with a 5,000mAh battery and has support for 30W fast charging. It ships with Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0 on top.

Realme Q3 5G Specifications:

  • Display: 6.5-inch LCD panel, 90.5% screen to body ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (8nm)
  • Memory: 6/8 LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB storage
  • Software & UI: Realme UI 2.0 on top of Android 11
  • Rear Camera: Triple – 48MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP Macro
  • Front Camera: 16MP (punch-hole)
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
  • Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz, 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS / Beidou / GLONASS / GALILEO / QZSS, Type-C
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 30W Charging

Realme Q3i 5G Overview:

Realme Q3i 5G features a 6.5-inch screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. It’s an FHD panel with a peak brightness of up to 600 nits. The phone is powered by Dimensity 700 5G that was also used in the recently launched Realme 8 5G.

The camera setup looks similar here to the regular Q3 except that the ultrawide sensor has been swapped for a 2MP monochrome sensor instead. The battery size also remains the same but the charging speed has been reduced to just 18W.

Realme Q3i 5G

Realme 8 5G Specifications:

  • Display: 6.5-inch LCD panel, 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 405PPI
  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G (7nm)
  • Memory: 4/8 LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB UFS 2.1 storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: Realme UI 2.0 on top of Android 11
  • Rear Camera: Triple – 48MP primary, 2MP BnW, 2MP Macro
  • Front Camera: 16MP (punch-hole)
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 18W Charging

Realme Q3 Pro 5G Overview:

Finally, the Realme Q3 Pro features a 6.43-inch AMOLED panel manufactured by Samsung. It’s an FHD+ screen with support for a 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate.  It is powered by Dimensity 1100 processor which falls among MediaTek’s flagship offering based on a 6nm process. The phone arrives with 8GB of RAM and you can pair it with either 128GB or 256GB of internal storage.

Realme Q3 Pro 5G

At the back, the primary camera has been bumped to 64MP. The rest of the camera setup is identical to the Q3 5G including the 16MP front camera. The rear camera is now capable of shooting 4K 60fps videos.

Its 4,500mAh battery supports 30W fast charging technology. Users also get a stereo speaker with Hi-Res Audio and Dolby Atmos support.

Realme Q3 Pro 5G Specifications:

  • Display: 6.43-inch AMOLED panel, 91.7% screen to body ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels)
  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 1100 5G (6nm)
  • Memory: 8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB/256GB storge
  • Software & UI: Realme UI 2.0 on top of Android 11
  • Rear Camera: Triple – 64MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP Macro
  • Front Camera: 16MP (punch-hole)
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
  • Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz, 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS / Beidou / GLONASS / GALILEO / QZSS, Type-C
  • Battery: 4500mAh with 30W Charging

Realme Q3, Q3 Pro and Q3i 5G Price in Nepal

As of now, the Realme Q3 series is exclusive to China. The price of Realme Q3, Q3 Pro, Q3i 5G starts at 1,299 Yuan, 1,599 Yuan, and 1,099 Yuan, respectively. If Realme launches them here, we expect the price of Realme Q3, Q3 Pro, Q3i 5G in Nepal to start at NPR 27,000, NPR 35,000, and NPR 23,000, respectively.

Realme Q3 series Memory configurations Price in China Price in Nepal (Expected)
Realme Q3i 5G 4/128GB 1,099 Yuan NPR 23,000
6/128GB 1,199 Yuan NPR 26,000
Realme Q3 5G 6/128GB 1,299 Yuan NPR 27,000
8/128GB 1,399 Yuan NPR 29,000
Realme Q3 Pro 5G 6/128GB 1,599 Yuan NPR 32,500
8/128GB 1,799 Yuan NPR 35,500
8/256GB 1,999 Yuan NPR 40,500
  • Check out our review of the Realme 8 Pro.

Apple targeted in $50 million ransomware attack by Russian hackers

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Apple targeted in $50 million ransomware attack by Russian hackers

Apple hosted its Spring Loaded event a couple of days ago, where it launched new iPad Pros, an upgraded iMac, an updated Apple 4K TV, and the long-awaited AirTag. Following the launch, Russian hackers targeted Quanta Computer, a Taiwanese corporation that assembles official Apple products based on pre-supplied product designs and schematics. After breaching Quanta Computer, the hackers have access to Apple product data. Let’s take a closer look at the ransomware attack on an Apple supplier.

Apple supplier under ransomware attack

The Record was the first to report the breach. REvil (a Russian hacker group) is the one to hack the servers. According to The Record, the operators of the REvil ransomware are insisting Quanta pay a ransom amount. Otherwise, they threaten to leak all confidential information on the dark web.

According to the REvil gang, Quanta declined to pay to recover its stolen data. As a result, they have decided to threaten the company’s primary client. Quanta Computer manages a wide range of global products, including HP, Dell, Microsoft, Toshiba, LG, Lenovo, and several others. To be clear, the hacker group has access to Apple’s existing and potential products’ schematics.

The demand

The group reportedly requested $50 million in order to keep the schematics private. After Quanta opted not to pay the ransomware money, the group began publishing the stolen photos on April 20, which coincided with the Apple spring load event for maximum exposure.

REvil Quanta Threat
Image Source: The Record

REvil is now directly targeting Apple, attempting to get the tech giant to pay up by May 1; and threatens to post new images from the leak every day until then. Moreover, Quanta has made the confirmation on its servers being breached. Although Apple has yet to reply, the leaked picture contains schematics for MacBooks. The leaked image isn’t much sensitive and only contains the data related to assembly information and technical specifications.

To be certain, the design shared by REvil contains information related to the new product, giving credence to the fact that the documents are appropriate.

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Realme 8 Pro.

Instagram launches DM filter against hate speech and bullying

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Instagram launches DM filter against hate speech and bullying

Instagram is one of the world’s largest social media platforms. And that accomplishment doesn’t come with its fair share of those who abuse the platform. As is well known, the company deals with accusations of hate speech and bullying, and they are regularly introducing new features to control it. Instagram has again devised a way to regulate it by filtering all messages that you believe are inappropriate. So, let’s take a closer look at the latest Instagram abusive DM filter functionality.

Instagram DM Filter Overview:

The new update is intended to protect users from abusive direct messages (DMs). Instagram will soon roll out the filters for DMs, which allows users to personalize their DMs by hiding abusive terms. Then, Instagram will hide all of these messages from the DMs of users.

Instagram also shared in a blog that they’ve worked with leading anti-discrimination and anti-bullying organizations to create a predefined list of derogatory words that will be filtered from DM requests when the feature is activated. The new DM request filter would work similarly to the existing comment filters.

Instagram permanent user block feature

The next step here is to permanently block the user. This makes it more difficult for someone to contact you again through a new account. If you wish to block someone on Instagram, then this feature allows you to preemptively block new accounts that an individual can create.

How does it work?

This feature will allow users to choose a list of words, phrases, or emojis that they want to filter out of DM requests. Instagram adds that the filtering of all messages is done on your own device. It ensures that no message material can be sent back to their servers. The content of a DM request isn’t shared till you report a specific account.

Instagram will begin rolling out the function in a few countries over the next few weeks, with plans to extend to more countries over the next few months. For those who want to use the function, go to Settings > Privacy > Hidden Words, after the service is available in your region.

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Realme 8 Pro.

Oppo Enco Buds with up to 24 hours battery life, Bluetooth 5.2 launched

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Oppo Enco Buds with up to 24 hours battery life, Bluetooth 5.2 launched

The Oppo launch sequence never ends. Oppo just launched its latest TWS earbuds in the Enco series called the “Enco Buds” in Thailand. It is quite similar to the Enco W11 which is available in Nepal as well, but brings a few upgrades. Here, we will be looking at the specifications, features, expected price, and availability of Oppo Enco Buds in Nepal.

Oppo Enco Buds Overview:

Design and Audio

Enco Buds comes with an 8mm dynamic audio driver with an amplitude of 100.6 dB at 1kHz, and a frequency range of 20Hz-20kHz. According to Oppo, this contributes to rich and deep bass sounds. Moreover, the buds hold an IP54 certification for dust and water resistance as well. 

Oppo Enco Buds Design, Case

When it comes to the buds, they have an angular design that ensures a perfect fit in the ear. They include features like intelligent call noise cancellation, automatic connections, etc. Here, the latter only works with phones running on ColorOS 11.0 or above. A single earbud is 22.2 x 19.6 x 22.7mm in size, and the charging case measures 67.0 x 40.4 x 27.2mm. The buds are also light, weighing just 4g each. The charging case resembles that of the Oppo Enco W11 and weighs about 37g.

Connectivity

For connectivity, it uses Bluetooth 5.2 and has an operational range of 10 meters. As expected, the Oppo Enco Buds support the basic AAC and SBC audio codecs only.

Oppo Enco Buds Connectivity

Controls

The Buds have touch control functionality. Depending on the case, a single click on either side will play or pause the music. A double-tap, on the other hand, will skip the current track. You can enable game mode with a triple tap that promises to bring down latency to just 80ms. Finally, you can adjust the volume via the earbuds themselves. Just press and hold until the sound is changed to your taste.

Battery 

Along with the charging case, Oppo claims a battery life of up to 24 hours on a single charge. Each bud is powered by a 40mAh battery that promises up to 6 hours of playback time at 50% volume. Similarly, the charging case contains a 400mAh battery. The battery can be charged via the USB Type-C port on the charging case. According to the company, the earbuds take 2 hours to fully charge, and 2.5 hours including the case.

OPPO Enco Buds Specifications:

  • Driver: 8mm dynamic driver
  • Connectivity: Wireless (Bluetooth 5.2)
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
  • Music Time: 6 hrs (buds only, 50% volume), 24 hrs (with charging case)
  • Audio Codec: AAC and SBC
  • Battery capacity: 40mAh (each earbud), 400mAh (power case)
  • Charging time: 120 min (earbuds)
  • Water and Dust Protection: Yes, IP54 rating
  • Intelligent Call Noise Cancelling: Yes
  • Power Case Charger: Type-C
  • Companion App: HeyMelody (Android)
  • Color: White, Blue

Oppo Enco Buds Price in Nepal & Availability

Oppo Enco Buds are now available in Thailand where its price is THB 999. We expect the price of Oppo Enco Buds in Nepal to be around NPR 4,000 if and when it launches here.

TWS Earbuds Price in Thailand Price in Nepal (Expected)
Oppo Enco Buds THB 999 NPR 4,000
  • Check out our review of Oppo Enco W11, W31, M31 earbuds.

Realme 8 5G announced with Dimensity 700, 90Hz LCD screen

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Realme 8 5G announced with Dimensity 700, 90Hz LCD screen

Just a month after the launch of the Realme 8, the company has announced the 5G variant of the device. In this post, we will be taking a look at the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Realme 8 5G in Nepal.

Realme 8 5G Overview:

To note, Realme 8 5G is a rebrand of Realme V13 5G which was launched in China about a month ago. While the V13 has an 8MP selfie camera, this one brings a 16MP sensor instead.

Design and Display

The phone features a 6.5-inch FHD+ panel with support for a 90Hz refresh rate. Unfortunately, Realme has used an LCD panel here. Therefore, the fingerprint scanner has also been shifted from under the screen to the side. The display has a left-aligned circular cutout for the selfie camera. Realme also claims maximum brightness of up to 600 nits and a screen-to-body ratio of 90.5% on this phone.

Realme 8 5G Supersonic Blue

Realme 8 5G is 8.5mm thick and weighs around 185 grams. The rear panel is based on high-gloss indium plating which the company claims provides extra shine to it. Many will be glad to know that there is no “Dare To Leap” branding on the 5G variant. There are two colors to choose from here – Supersonic Blue and Supersonic Black.

Performance and Memory

Powering the Realme 8 5G is Dimensity 700 which features two Cortex-A76 cores (@ 2.2GHz) and six Cortex-A55 cores (@ 2.0GHz). It is based on TSMC’s 7nm process that makes it more energy-efficient than the Helio G95 on the 4G variant. It also supports 5G connectivity and hence boasts up to 2.77Gbps of peak download speed.

MediaTek Dimensity 700

The phone comes in two RAM variants – 4GB and 8GB. Both come with 128GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage. It can be expanded up to 1TB using an external microSD card. Realme has also introduced Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE) technology that lets the phone use a certain portion of internal storage as RAM. With this, you can increase Realme 8 5G’s RAM to 5GB and 11GB depending upon the variant.

Camera

Coming to the camera, Realme has made a lot of compromises here. First, the primary camera has been downgraded to 48MP from 64MP on the 4G variant. Similarly, there is no ultrawide lens here. Instead, what you get is a macro sensor and a Black and White sensor. Plus, there is no 4K recording either. The highest you can go with the rear camera is 1080p/30 fps.

Realme 8 5G Camera Setup

On the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera enclosed within the punch-hole cutout. It also maxes out at 1080p/30fps video recording.

Rest of the specs

Realme 8 5G gets its juice from a 5,000mAh. The company claims that one can get up to 114 hours of music time on a full charge with this device. The charging speed has also been reduced from 30W on the 4G variant to just 18W here. The phone ships with Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 out-of-the-box.

Realme 8 5G Specifications:

  • Display: 6.5-inch LCD panel, 90.5% screen to body ratio, 90Hz refresh rate
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 405PPI
  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G (7nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (2x 2.2GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x 2.0GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Mali G57
  • Memory: 4/8 LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB UFS 2.1 storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: Realme UI 2.0 on top of Android 11
  • Rear Camera: Triple – 48MP primary, 2MP BnW, 2MP Macro
  • Front Camera: 16MP (punch-hole)
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
  • Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz, 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS / AGPS / Beidou / Glonass, Type-C, NFC
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 18W Charging

Realme 8 5G Price in Nepal & Availability

Realme 8 5G is official in markets like Thailand and India. In India, its price starts at INR 14,999 for the 4/64GB variant, and the phone will be available from April 28. We expect the price of Realme 8 5G in Nepal to start at NPR 27,000 when it launches here.

Realme 8 5G Price in India Price in Nepal (Expected)
4/128GB INR 14,999 NPR 27,000
8/128GB INR 16,999 NPR 32,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Realme X7.

Mi Watch Lite with a built-in GPS now available for purchase in Nepal

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Mi Watch Lite with a built-in GPS now available for purchase in Nepal

After multiple leaks and rumors, Xiaomi launched the Mi Watch Lite in December of last year. It is a smartwatch for budget-conscious users and has more familiarity with a fitness tracker instead. And now, Xiaomi Nepal has brought it here. Let’s take a look at the specs, features, official price, and availability of the Mi Watch Lite in Nepal.

Mi Watch Lite Overview:

The Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite is actually a rebrand of the Redmi Watch, which is exclusive to the Chinese market. With that out of the way, allow me to discuss more about the Mi Watch Lite.

Design and Display

Here, this smartwatch sports a 1.4-inch square display. Since it’s an entry-level smartwatch, Xiaomi has opted for a TFT LCD panel instead of AMOLED. The display has a resolution of 320 x 320 pixels, resulting in a 323 PPI pixel density. Likewise, the typical brightness level of the watch is listed at 350 nits. Similarly, the watch covers 60% of the NTSC color gamut. The watch comes with 120 customizable watch faces.

Taking the heart rate sensor into account, it measures 41 x 35mm x 11.9mm. With the TPU strap, the Mi Watch Lite weighs around 35 grams. You can also stay worry-free about water damage on this smartwatch since it boasts a 5 ATM water resistance certification.

Health, Fitness Tracking

Moving on, Mi Watch Lite is able to keep track of 11 workout modes. However, only 10 of them will be available at launch. The company has promised to include Cricket in future OTA upgrades. It has a PPG optical sensor that can record changes in the heart rate. The watch can also record resting heart rate data for up to 3 days. Similarly, Mi Watch Lite also supports sleep tracking but it’s unclear if it can record REM sleep. Also, the watch provides breathing exercises.

Mi Watch Lite - Display

Mi Watch Lite is compatible with both iOS and Android devices. Users of both platforms will need to download the Xiaomi Wear Lite app and Xiaomi Wear app, respectively to analyze the data.

Rest of the features

Another highlight of this smartwatch is the built-in GPS navigation. Thus, it can keep track of trajectory, speed, and distance without requiring a phone. Other smart features include notifications, music playback control, weather report, and Find phone.

Xiaomi is claiming 9 days of battery endurance on normal usage with the 230mAh battery. However, the number is drastically reduced to just 10 hours with continuous GPS usage.

Mi Watch Lite Specifications:

  • Body: 41mm x 35mm x 11.09mm, 35 grams (w/ strap)
  • Display: 1.4-inches TFT LCD panel, 2.5D curved glass, 60% NTSC (typ), 350 nits
  • Resolution: 320 x 320 pixels; 323PPI
  • Water Resistance Level: 5ATM
  • Companion App: Xiaomi Wear Lite (iOS), Xiaomi Wear (Android)
  • Sensors: 3-axis Accelerometer, 3-axis Gyroscope, PPG sensor, Barometer, built-in GPS
  • Sports Mode: 11 different modes
  • Battery: 230mAh
  • Battery Endurance: 9 days (normal usage), up to 10 hours (GPS on)
  • Strap colors: Pink, Ivory, Black, Navy Blue, Olive

Mi Watch Lite Price in Nepal and Availability

Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite has been launched in Nepal for the price of NPR 7,999. You can now buy Mi Watch Lite from Daraz, Sastodeal, or Xiaomi authorized retail stores across Nepal.

Smart Watch Price in Nepal Availability
Mi Watch Lite NPR 7,999  

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  • Check out our review of the Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite.

Apple TV 4K updated with an improved Siri Remote, A12 processor

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Apple TV 4K updated with an improved Siri Remote, A12 processor

Alongside the new iMac, iPad Pro, and the AirTag, Apple also updated the Apple TV 4K. Compared to the 2017 version, this one brings a few upgrades including the A12 processor. Let’s learn more about the Apple TV 4K (2021) including its specs, features, expected price in Nepal, etc.

Apple TV 4K (2021) Overview:

Like I mentioned earlier, the latest Apple TV 4K comes with the A12 Bionic and an upgraded Siri remote. The inclusion of the A12 chip offers a major improvement in graphics output, video encoding, and audio processing. This streaming box also supports HDR videos at 60 frames per second as well as Dolby Vision for improved picture quality.

Apple also mentioned that they are collaborating with leading content providers including NBCUniversal and Fox Sports where they will continue to stream high frame rate content in HDR.

Apple TV 4K 2021 - Siri Remote

2021’s Apple TV 4K can work with the iPhone to increase picture quality. It compares the color balance to industry-standard specifications using the iPhone’s light sensor. With the gathered data, it can automatically customize your TV’s video quality to provide more realistic colors and better contrast, all without having to change any settings on the TV.

Siri remote 2021 Apple Tv

Another notable upgrade lies in the Siri remote. It has been entirely redesigned adding a new clickpad control with five-way navigation. Users can also access the “jog” button by swiping their finger around the outer ring of the clickpad, which is useful for locating a certain scene in a movie or show. As expected, you also get 1 year of Apple TV+ subscription with the purchase of Apple TV 4K. 

Specifications:

  • Size and Weight:
    • TV 4K: 3.9 x 3.9 x 1.4-inches, 425 gm
    • Siri Remote: 5.4 x 1.4 x 0.36-inches, 64 gm
  • Storage: 32/64GB
  • Processor: Apple A12 Bionic chip
  • Video: H.264/HEVC SDR, HEVC Dolby Vision (Up to 4K, 60fps)
  • Audio: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound
  • Siri Remote: Bluetooth 5.0, IR transmitter, rechargeable battery
  • Ports: 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Gigabit Ethernet, Built-in power supply
  • Connection: Wi-Fi 6 (ax), Bluetooth 5.0, IR receiver

Apple TV 4K (2021) Price in Nepal & Availability

The new Apple TV 4K (2021) costs $179 and $199 for the 32GB and 64GB model, respectively. You’ll be able to pre-order it from April 30th while Apple will start delivery in the second half of May. We expect the starting price of Apple TV 4K (2021) in Nepal to be around NPR 26,000 when it launches shortly.

Streaming Device Price in the US Price in Nepal (Expected)
Apple TV 4K (2021) 32GB $179 NPR 26,000
Apple TV 4K (2021) 64GB $199 NPR 30,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Dish Home and Prabhu TV are in final talks towards a merger

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Dish Home and Prabhu TV are in final talks towards a merger

If things go as planned, two of the leading digital TV service providers of Nepal will soon be working under a single brand. Executives of Dish Home and Prabhu TV are in talks with each other over the possible merger of the two companies.

Dish Home and Prabhu TV Plans for Merger

Dish Home is the first Direct-To-Home (DTH) TV service provider in the country. Similarly, Prabhu TV was the first to bring wireless terrestrial TV (DVB-T2) facility in Nepal. Both companies have expanded their service to include internet facilities as well. Dish Home is providing internet facilities to a limited region in the Kathmandu Valley under the Dish Home Fibernet name. Similarly, Prabhu TV has been offering internet service as well.

As per the report, the merger will allow the resulting company to provide TV and internet service under a single brand. Two companies share some common investors, promoters and thus the merger has been regarded as the way forward for the two companies.

TV service providers have been struggling to keep up with the major ISPs that bundle TV services with their internet plans. Similarly, people have also started to turn towards OTT platforms like Netflix which has affected their revenue over the years. Not to forget, TV operators have been complaining about the recently implemented Clean Feed policy too.

In such circumstances, it’s difficult for the companies to grow alone. That’s especially true for Prabhu TV which is relatively younger and has a narrower customer base than Dish Home. With the two companies going for a merger, there will be one less competitor in the market. The resulting company will have a wider customer base and more resources to compete against ISPs and other providers.

According to the sources, the talks of the merger have already advanced and now is in the final stage.

  • Meanwhile, check out our comparisons between the top TV operators in Nepal.

Apple finally unveils the long-awaited AirTag object tracker

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Apple finally unveils the long-awaited AirTag object tracker

Apple’s Tile alternative, the AirTag has been a long time coming. In fact, its design was leaked almost a year ago. Designed to let you track your everyday objects with ease, the AirTag joins the likes of Samsung’s SmartTag. Allow me to discuss the Apple AirTag in more detail including its features, specs, expected price in Nepal, etc.

Apple AirTag Overview:

Design

The AirTag comes in a minimalistic circular design with stainless steel build and the Apple logo etched into it. And like other Apple accessories, you can really make it your own by engraving the AirTag with text (4 characters max) or the available emojis. It’s free, of course. Furthermore, it is IP67 dust and water-resistant as well so you don’t need to worry about getting it wet either.

Apple AirTag - Design

At just 11 grams, the AirTag is incredibly lightweight. In fact, it is lighter than Samsung’s SmartTag which weighs around 13 grams. As expected, this thing is battery-operated and takes a CR2032 coin cell battery. With everyday use, Apple says its battery can last over a year. Nice. And when needed, replacing it is quite simple too. Press it, twist it, release it. You can attact AirTag to a key ring, loops or if you feel like a daredevil, skip them all.

Tracking

Now let’s get to the more interesting stuff. The first step in using the AirTag includes setup which is as simple as bringing it close to your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. You can also name it depending on what object you’ve attached it to. It is embedded into Apple’s existing “Find My” network and you can view the status of your AirTag in the Find My app itself. It will show you the last known/current location of the device.

In case the lost/misplaced item is within the Bluetooth range, you can use the app to ring the AirTag or simply ask Siri to do so. This will trigger the AirTag to play a sound. On the contrary, when you’ve lost a device that’s particularly far away, the Find My network comes to the rescue.

Under this, the lost AirTag relays Bluetooth signals which are picked up by Apple devices in the network. And if you place your AirTag in “Lose Mode”, then you’ll also get a notification as soon as the device comes within your range or if it’s found in the Find My network.

Precision Finding

A good samaritan is also able to use their iPhone or other NFC-capable devices and tap the AirTag. This will then take them to a website that will display the owner’s contact number, provided that you’ve enabled it beforehand.

AirTag also uses Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology to enable a feature Apple calls “Precision Finding”. Unfortunately, this currently works only with the iPhone 11 and 12 series. As the name dictates, this feature is designed to give you the precise location of your AirTag-embedded object. According to Apple, it uses data from the camera, ARKit, accelerometer, and gyroscope to accurately guide you to the AirTag.

Privacy

Amidst all the location tracking, Apple ensures the utmost privacy and security built into the AirTag. Here, every data transfer in the Find My network is end-to-end encrypted, meaning even Apple won’t be aware of your device’s identity or location. You will also get an alert if someone else’s AirTag is within your vicinity. However, this action is only triggered if the original owner of the said AirTag has placed it in Lost Mode.

Apple AirTag Specifications:

  • Size and Weight: 1.26 x 0.31 inches, 11 grams
  • IP certification: IP67 dust and water-resistant
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth, U1 chip (Ultra Wideband), NFC
  • Battery: User-replaceable CR2032 coin cell battery
  • Others: Accelerometer, Built-in speaker
  • Compatibility: iPhone and iPod Touch with iOS 14.5 or later, iPad with iPadOS 14.5 or later

Apple AirTag Price in Nepal & Availability

It’s available in either a single pack or a pack of four that cost $29 and $99, respectively. A single Apple AirTag is available in Nepal at the price of NPR 5,500 through its official distributors, while a pack of four will charge you NPR 18,000.

Object Tracker Price in the US Price in Nepal (Official)
Apple AirTag (1 pack) $29 NPR 5,500
Apple AirTag (4 pack) $99 NPR 18,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Amazon sets up a hair salon that uses AR for “a new salon experience”

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Amazon sets up a hair salon that uses AR for “a new salon experience”

Amazon has experimented with brick-and-mortar stores multiple times. The latest one being a hair salon in London. Yes, you read that right. Amazon Salon will be integrating technologies like AR (Augmented Reality) into hairstyle services.

Amazon Salon Overview:

The Amazon Salon is set over two floors on Brushfield Street in London’s Spitalfields. It expands over more than 1,500 sq. ft of physical space.

Customers at the salon will be able to experiment with different hair colors without even trying them on physically. As mentioned earlier, this will use augmented reality and virtual colors. Similarly, each styling station has a Fire tablet and a dedicated creative area for users to capture their new look.

There is a screen between any two styling stations. Similarly, customers will have to wear face coverings. Amazon says that every piece of equipment will be sanitized once used.

Moreover, the Amazon Salon will also feature new point-and-learn technology. Here, products will be on display on the shelf. Users can simply point at the desired product and retrieve key information on their screen. The key information includes the product’s brand and educational videos. Users can even scan the QR code of the items and have them delivered to their homes.

Elena Lavagni and her team head the hair care and styling services at the Amazon Salon. Elena is the owner of the Neville Hair & Beauty Salon which has been in operation for the past 20 years. With the team, the salon will be offering a full range of hairdressing services for both adults and children.

As of now, it is only open for Amazon employees. The company will soon announce bookings for the general public as well. Amazon says that there is no plan to open such salons in other locations for now.

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