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JBL Horizon 2 Bluetooth speaker is also an alarm clock and can play the radio

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JBL Horizon 2 Bluetooth speaker is also an alarm clock and can play the radio

JBL’s arsenal features a host of brilliant portable speakers. From party rockers to subtle portable speakers, they offer almost everything. And the JBL Horizon 2 is also a part of that arsenal. However, it is much more suited to be placed at your bedside. That’s because this portable Bluetooth speaker doubles down as an alarm clock. Let’s find out in detail about the JBL Horizon 2 and its price in Nepal.

JBL Horizon 2 Overview:

This is a pretty compact device that measures 7.0 x 6.4 x 3.0-inches in dimension while weighing just about 0.81 kg. There’s a rotary control knob on top that acts as a snooze button for the alarm. Moreover, it can also be custom set to radio presets. This offers quick access to your favorite radio station. Furthermore, it can also be used to turn the ambient light on and off.

On the front of the device, there’s an LED display that shows the time, date, alarm settings, and radio information. Embedded into the device is JBL Original Pro Sound. Thus, we can expect the JBL Horizon 2 to deliver deep bass and a good balance between low to high frequencies.

The standout feature of the JBL Horizon 2 is probably the dual alarm capability. Users can easily set up alarms for two different people based on their wake-up times. The alarm can be configured to your favorite radio station, built-in tones, or any music of your choice. Finally, power bank capability is also present in this device as it features two USB-A ports.

Specifications:

  • Dimensions: 7.0 x 6.4 x 3.0-inches
  • Weight: 0.81kg
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth (4.2)
  • Transducer: 2x 1.5”
  • Output Power: 2x 4W (RMS)
  • Frequency Response: 75Hz-20KHz
  • Signal to Noise ratio: ≥80dB
  • Inputs: 1x FM antenna
  • Outputs: 2x USB Type-A

JBL Horizon 2 Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of the JBL Horizon 2 Bluetooth speaker in Nepal is NPR 15,500. You can buy JBL Horizon 2 in Nepal from Hukut Store.

Portable Bluetooth Speaker Price in Nepal Availability
JBL Horizon 2 NPR 15,500 Hukut Store
  • Check out our review of the JBL GO 3.

JBL Xtreme 3 with up to 15 hours of playback time now available in Nepal

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JBL Xtreme 3 with up to 15 hours of playback time now available in Nepal

The follow up to the rugged JBL Xtreme 2 was launched during the IFA 2020 in the global market. And it is finally available in Nepal. Yes, I am talking about the JBL Xtreme 3. JBL has brought some much-welcomed improvements to this speaker. However, the difference in sound quality won’t be that huge between this one and the previous iterations. Anyway, let’s dive deeper into the specifications of the JBL Xtreme 3 along with its price in Nepal.

JBL Xtreme 3 Overview:

Just like its predecessor, the JBL Xtreme 3 comes with a cylindrical design. It is IP67 water and dust resistant too. There are two loops in the upper part of the speaker. These are there so that one can easily insert a handy carrying strap, and carry the device around.

As per JBL, this speaker includes four improved drivers and two bass radiators. These improvements will help the device deliver better immersive stereo sound. Furthermore, it also has the PartyBoost feature. That means you can easily pair two such speakers for stereo sound. However, if you want, you can actually pair up to hundred such PartyBoost-compatible speakers for big parties.

JBL Xtreme 3 Speaker - Design

For connectivity, the device supports Bluetooth 5.1 and USB-C ports. Battery life is really important in portable speakers. After all, you don’t want to put a pause to your party. Well, the JBL Xtreme 3 will certainly keep the party vibes going all day. That’s because it packs in a massive 10000mAh battery and claims to offer about 15-hours of battery life. Moreover, it has a built-in power bank feature too. So, you can even charge your smartphones via this speaker.

Specifications:

  • Body: 11.75 x 5.35 x 5.28-inches
  • Battery: 10,000 mAh (36.3Wh Li-Ion)
  • IP Rating: IP67 dust/waterproof
  • Battery Life: Up to 15 hours
  • Charging: Within 2.5 hours (20V/3A input)
  • IP Rating: IP67 (Up to 3 feet for 30 minutes)
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.1 (A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.6), USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Signal-to-noise Ratio: > 80 dB
  • Output Power: 2 x 25W RMS woofer (70mm) + 2 x 25W RMS tweeter (20mm) (AC power mode)
  • Frequency Response: 53.5Hz – 20KHz

JBL Xtreme 3 Price in Nepal and Availability

JBL Xtreme 3 portable Bluetooth speaker is now available in Nepal for the price of NPR 39,500. You can buy JBL Xtreme 3 in Nepal from Hukut Store.

Bluetooth Speaker Price in Nepal Availability
JBL Xtreme 3 NPR 39,500 Hukut Store
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Redmi 9 Power with 48MP quad cameras finally launched in Nepal

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Redmi 9 Power with 48MP quad cameras finally launched in Nepal

Redmi 9 Power is a budget-oriented device from the Xiaomi sub-brand that was launched in India towards the end of 2020. And now, it’s found its way to Nepal as well. In this post, we will be taking a look at the specs, features, official price, and availability of Redmi 9 Power in Nepal.

Redmi 9 Power Overview:

Design and Display

Starting with the display, Redmi 9 Power features a 6.53-inch IPS panel with an FHD resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. It results in an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The device has a waterdrop notch that houses the front camera and the bezels around the screen are also quite noticeable. Redmi has listed the device with 400 nits of typical brightness. There is Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on the front for added protection.

Redmi 9 Power Design

At the back, the new aura design is something new for Redmi devices. The device has a curved back with an anti-fingerprint texture. The rectangular camera bump has been made to look like it’s giving rise to light rays. Towards the bottom, there is a big Redmi branding slapped onto the panel.

Performance and Memory

The phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC which definitely raises some eyebrows as it is said to replace a phone with MediaTek G80—namely, the Redmi 9 Prime. The performance gap between the two chips is negligible on everyday tasks but the G80 performs slightly better at games. On the other hand, the Snapdragon 662 is based on an 11nm process (compared to G80’s 12nm process). Thus, it is more power-efficient.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC

The device comes with 4 or 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM which can be paired with either 64GB of UFS 2.1 storage or 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage.

Camera

On to the cameras, Redmi 9 Power flaunts a quad-camera setup on the back. The headline here is the 48MP primary camera on the back. There is an 8MP ultra-wide camera with a 120-degree Field of View (FOV). Similarly, the setup includes two 2MP camera sensors for macro and portrait shots, respectively. The rear camera setup comes with features such as Movie Frame, Time-Lapse, Night mode, and Color Focus.

Redmi 9 Power Camera Setup

On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera that supports AI beautification. As expected, the selfie camera resides inside a traditional notch up top.

Rest of the specs

The phone is fueled by a massive 6000mAh battery which the company claims is optimized for a lifespan of up to 3 years. It ships with a 22.5W charger even though it only supports charging speed up to 18W. You can also use it as a power bank as it has reverse charge support. The phone has stereo speakers with Hi-Res audio which is very difficult to find on a budget device. Similarly, Redmi is advertising the speakers as auto-cleaning just like the Redmi Note 8.

Redmi 9 Power has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and features an IR blaster too. It comes in four different color options – Mighty Black, Blazing Blue, Fiery Red, and Electric Green. Thankfully, all of these color variants are available in Nepal.

Redmi 9 Power Specifications:

  • Display: 6.53-inch FHD+, 19.5:9, 400 nits, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (11nm)
  • RAM: 4/6GB LPDDR4x
  • Storage: 64GB UFS 2.1 / 128GB UFS 2.2 (dedicated microSD card slot)
  • Rear Camera: Quad;
    – 48MP primary camera
    – 8MP ultrawide camera
    – 2MP depth sensor
    – 2MP macro lens
  • Front camera: 8MP with AI Beautify
  • Audio: Stereo Speakers with Hi-Res audio, auto-cleaning speaker
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted), Face unlock
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/Beidou
  • Durability: Splash-proof nano-coating, rubberized ports, corrosion-proof ports
  • Battery: 6000mAh with 18W fast charging (22.5W charger inbox)
  • Extras: IR Blaster, LED notification

Redmi 9 Power Price in Nepal and Availability

Redmi 9 Power has been launched in Nepal where its price is NPR 18,999 and NPR 20,999 for the 4/64GB and 4/128GB variant respectively. The phone is available throughout the country at all Xiaomi authorized retail stores or the company’s e-commerce partners like Daraz and SastoDeal.

Redmi 9 Power Price in Nepal
4/64GB NPR 18,999
4/128GB NPR 20,999
6/128GB NPR 21,999
  • In the meanwhile, check out our review of the POCO M3.

Airspeeder Mk3 is the world’s 1st fully-functioning electric flying race car

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Airspeeder Mk3 is the world’s 1st fully-functioning electric flying race car

Alauda Aeronautics has announced the world’s first flying race car – Airspeeder MK3. The flying race car will be out on a test later this year and will feature in a racing series next year. Let’s take a closer look at the Airspeeder MK3.

Airspeeder Mk3

Alauda’s Airspeeder Mk3 looks like a giant cross between a drone and a high-speed boat. Technically, it is a full-sized electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle. The frame and fuselage are made from carbon fiber. The material ensures strength, maneuverability, and efficiency. As of now, the company is planning to control it remotely from the ground. Airspeeder Mk3 can reach a top speed of up to 120km per hour. However, when it passes through the test, the company will organize a “crewed” racing series in 2022.

Airspeeder Mk3 design

The developers are looking to produce more than 10 Mk3 racing cars for the preparation of the test. These test vehicles are being produced at Airspeeder and Aluada’s technical headquarter in Adelaide, South Australia. Mk3 has been in development for more than three years and is finally looking to be test-ready.

For safety reasons, pilots will be operating the unmanned aircraft remotely from the ground. This will allow them to assess the safety features of the Airspeeder. The Airspeeder’s collision avoidance system makes use of technologies like LiDAR and Radar. The craft features a 96kW electric powertrain that provides thrust to the Speeder to keep in the air. It can result in a thrust-to-weight ratio of above two for a craft that weighs 100kg. Pilots can carry out different three-dimensional maneuver in the sky. The aircraft also features a new slide-and-lock mechanism that will allow the users to replace batteries rapidly. It will facilitate rapid pit stops.

Key Features:

  • Category: Racing eVTOL
  • Layout: October X Formation
  • Material: Carbon Fiber
  • Weight: 100kg (unmanned)
  • Powertrain: 96kW
  • Top Speeds: 120km per hour
  • Safety System: LiDAR and Radar

Airspeeder Mk3 Availability

Developers are readying the Airspeeder Mk3 for a manned racing series that will take place in 2022. For now, the aircraft will be tested with the pilots controlling it remotely from the ground.

Racing eVTOL Test Main Racing Event
Airspeeder Mk3 2021 2022
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iPhone SE 3 to come with significant upgrades over the SE 2020

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iPhone SE 3 to come with significant upgrades over the SE 2020

Apple’s SE models have not enjoyed the same level of continuity as the regular iPhones. The first iPhone SE came out in 2016 and it took the company around 4 years to come up with its successor. However, recent reports suggest that we may not have to wait that long for the next model. Also, the upcoming iPhone SE 3 is said to feature significant changes over its predecessor.

iPhone SE 3 Rumors Roundup:

iPhone SE 2020 (or the iPhone SE 2) was launched in 2020 but discounting the chipset, everything else screamed old-gen. It was practically the iPhone 8 from 2017 with the Apple A13 Bionic chipset inside. It had thick bezels that made it look outdated for a phone in 2020. Similarly, the screen size was too small and it featured Touch ID instead of the Face ID like in newer iPhones.

Design and Display

However, reports suggest that Apple will be fixing many of these issues on the upcoming iPhone SE 3. To start, it won’t be an older iPhone with the latest processor. The next iPhone SE will feature a new design. According to an analysis by JP Morgan Chase, the iPhone SE 3 will have a 6.1-inch LCD display. It is a significant bump from the 4.7-inch panel on its predecessor.

Not only that, but it will also have a notch instead of the big bezel for a more modern design. Similarly, the Touch ID will be moved from the front to the side of the phone. This way, Apple can get rid of the home button for a better screen-to-body ratio.

Here, the iPhone SE 3 won’t be the only iPhone with Touch ID. Apple is reportedly bringing it to the upcoming iPhone 13 (or the iPhone 12s) lineup as people are forced to face masks because of the COVID 19, which directly compromises the performance of Face ID. It will be placed under the screen as the high-end phone will have OLED panels.

iPhone SE 3 Design Renders

Camera and Processor

In terms of camera, Apple will be using the same setup as in the iPhone 11 lineup. That is, the iPhone SE 3 will have a dual-camera setup with a 12MP wide-angle camera and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera. Similarly, the rear camera will have Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).

The phone will be powered by the Apple A14 Bionic processor. The processor is based on TSMC’s 5nm chipset but doesn’t have an integrated 5G modem. Thus, instead of opting for the Snapdragon X55 modem as it did for the iPhone 12 series, Apple may ditch the idea all along on this inexpensive iPhone.

iPhone SE 3 Expected Launch Date

There are a lot of predictions when it comes to the launch date of the iPhone SE 3. Last year, Ming-Chi Kuo, who is very reliable when it comes to Apple leaks, suggested that we won’t see it in the first half of 2021. According to JP Morgan Chase, the iPhone SE 3 will launch only in 2021.

In contrast to these sources, MacOtakra, a Japanese blog, has said that the iPhone SE 3 will launch in April 2021. It is said to have gotten the information from Chinese sources within the supply chain.

  • Also, check out our long-term review of the iPhone SE 2020.

Moto G40 to be a 5G-capable budget phone under a revamped G-series

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Moto G40 to be a 5G-capable budget phone under a revamped G-series

Earlier, a report from TechnikNews suggested Motorola will be changing the naming convention of its G-series. As per the new naming scheme, devices in the G-series will now have a double-digit number in their moniker. The report named four upcoming devices – G10 (Capri), G20 (Java), G30 (Capri Plus), and G100 (Nio). However, Mukul Sharma, an Indian tipster, has suggested another phone with a G40 moniker is on its way to India. Let’s take a look at all the leaks and rumors surrounding the specs, features, and availability of upcoming of the Motorola Moto G40.

Moto G40 Rumors Roundup:

Geekbench 4 Scores

Moto G40 was recently spotted in Geekbench 4 listing with the model name Motorola XT2137-2. The device managed to score 2466 in the single-core score and 6223 in the multi-score score. It also revealed the codename of the phone to be Ibiza. The model that went through the test had 6GB of RAM and ran on Android 11. It was also spotted on the Wi-Fi Alliance database which confirmed support for dual-band WiFi on the phone.

Moto G40 Geekbench 4 Score

Rest of the specs

According to Mukul Sharma, the phone will be a budget-oriented 5G devices. Thus, it’s likely that it will be powered by the latest Snapdragon 480. The chipset was announced last month and it features two Cortex-A76 (@2.0GHz) and six Cortex-A53 cores (@1.8GHz). It has the Snapdragon X51 modem for 5G connectivity.

The HD+ IPS panel on the G40 will have support for a 90Hz refresh rate. It will also have a waterdrop notch to house the 13MP selfie camera. At the back, the phone will have a triple camera setup consisting of a 48MP primary lens, a 5MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. The phone will feature a 5,000mAh battery.

Moto G40 Specifications (Rumored):

  • Display: HD+ IPS panel; 90Hz
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 480
  • RAM: 6GB
  • Rear Camera: Triple-camera; 64MP primary shooter + 5MP Macro + 2MP depth sensor
  • Front Camera: 16MP
  • Battery: 5000mAh

Motorola Moto G40 Price and Availability

According to Mukul Sharma, Motorola could launch the Moto G40 in February. The phone will initially be available in India. However, there is no information regarding the price of the Moto G40 for now.

5G smartphone Availability (Expected)
Moto G40 February (India)
  • Check out our review of the Motorola Moto G9 Play (Nepali).

Harman Kardon Neo with 10 hours playback time now available in Nepal

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Harman Kardon Neo with 10 hours playback time now available in Nepal

You may not have heard the name Harman International that often, but it’s unlikely that you have not come across products that the company has worked on. The company owns some of the major brands in the audio industry. AKG, Crown Amplifier, and JBL are some of the brands that come under Harman International. Harman Kardon is another brand under the same umbrella and its Neo Portable speaker is now available in Nepal. Let’s take a look at the specs, features, official price, and availability of the Harman Kardon Neo Bluetooth Speaker in Nepal.

Harman Kardon Neo Bluetooth Speaker Overview

Harman Kardon Neo is a palm-sized Bluetooth speaker from Harman Kardon. It is both portable and cheaper than the company’s flagship lineup like the Aura, Esquire, and Onyx. Harman Kardon Neo has a square-shaped body made up of metal. The speaker also has IPX7 certification.

Harmon Kardon Neo Design

Its internal speaker is on the top surface and this faces the sky when the Neo is placed on a flat surface. It also has a “Harman/Kardon” branding in the middle.

There are buttons on either side of the speaker. On the right, there is a play/pause button and on the other side, you get the power and Bluetooth button. The speaker also has a strap that you can use in transporting the speaker.

Harmon Kardon Neo Strap

Talking about the features, the speaker comes with Bluetooth 4.2 and supports different profiles like A2DP, ARCP, HFP, and HSP. It features a single 40mm transducer. The speaker is listed with an RMS output of 3W. Frequency response ranges from 130Hz to 20KHz. Harman Kardon Neo also features an echo-canceling speakerphone and thus, you will be able to take calls with it. The speaker is backed by a 1000mAh battery which the company claims can last up to 10 hours.

Specifications:

  • Dimension: 110 x 110 x 34.1mm; 251g
  • Transducer: 1 x 40mm
  • Rated Output Power: 3W RMS
  • Frequency Response: 130Hz – 20KHz
  • Signal to noise ratio: >80dB
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.2
  • Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP V1.2, AVRCP V1.5, HFP V1.6, HSP V1.2
  • Water Resistant: IPX7 certification
  • Battery: 1000mAh Lithium-ion (5V, 0.5A charging)

Harman Kardon Neo Price in Nepal & Availability

Harman Kardon Neo portable Bluetooth speaker is available from purchase in Nepal for the price of NPR 12,500. You can buy Harman Kardon Neo in Nepal from Hukut Store.

Bluetooth Speaker Price in Nepal Availability
Harman Kardon Neo NPR 12,500 Hukut Store
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Oppo A12 gets a price cut in Nepal

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Oppo A12 gets a price cut in Nepal

With fierce competition from Poco C3 and the newly announced Samsung Galaxy M02s, Oppo Nepal has slashed the price of Oppo A12 in Nepal. Launched back in July, the Oppo A12 is a budget-oriented smartphone that caters to first-time smartphone buyers.

Oppo A12 Overview

Design and Display

From the front, Oppo A12 looks like any other budget smartphone in the market. It comes with a 6.22-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19:9. Oppo has added a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 to protect the display. There is a tiny waterdrop notch on the top to use the front camera. The display comes with Blue Light Shield what will protect your eyes by filtering out harmful blue light.

Oppo A12 display specs price availability

The back panel is what really catches the attention. Though the body is made up of polycarbonate, it doesn’t look that dull thanks to the 3D Diamond Blaze design. There is a pill-shaped camera module that houses the dual camera setup.

Performance and Memory

Under the hood, the device packs MediaTek’s Helio P35 chipset and we aren’t really surprised. The processor powers most of the budget devices available today. Users can choose between 3 or 4GB of RAM. The two RAM variants come with 32GB and 64GB of internal storage respectively. If the storage doesn’t sound enough, you can expand it up to 256GB via a microSD card.

Camera

The dual-camera setup comes with a 13MP primary camera. It is accompanied by a 2MP portrait lens for the bokeh effects. An LED flash resides on the side of the pill-shaped camera module. On the front, there is a 5MP selfie camera.

Oppo A12 design price specs availability launch

Battery and Other

The battery is among the most important feature in any budget phone and the new Oppo A12 comes with a massive battery of 4,230mAh. For security, Oppo has included a capacitive fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock feature. The device is available in two color options – Blue and Black.

OPPO A12 Specifications

  • Display: 6.22-inch LCD with HD resolution (720 x 1520 pixels); Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Rear Camera: Dual; 12MP primary lens, 2MP depth sensor
  • Front Camera: 5MP
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio P35; 12nm mobile platform
  • GPU: PowerVR GE8320
  • RAM: 3/4GB
  • Storage: 32/64GB; expandable up to 256GB
  • Software: Android 9 with ColorOS 6.1 on top
  • Battery: 4,230mAh
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer,  proximity, compass, g-sensor, light sensor, distance transducer

Oppo A12 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Oppo A12 was launched in Nepal for Rs. 18,590 (3/32GB). However, the new price of A12 is Rs. 14,990. There has been no price cut on the higher 4/64GB variant.

Model Name Old Price   New Price in Nepal
OPPO A12 (3/32GB) NPR. 18,590 NPR. 14,990
OPPO A12 (4/64GB) NPR. 20,790 NPR. 20,790

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There are now over 10,000 beta users using the Starlink internet service

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There are now over 10,000 beta users using the Starlink internet service

Starlink is an ambitious project from SpaceX to build a constellation of satellites. The motto here is to provide a fast and reliable internet connection to even disconnected places. The Starlink project that began back in 2015 now has over 10,000 users while it is still in the beta phase. The company announced the numbers in a filing with Federal Communications Wednesday.

Starlink: An Overview

In the filing, it is stated that Starlink is the world’s first high-speed low latency satellite internet service in the world. The service uses a large fleet of satellites deployed on the low Earth orbit for the same. It promises to provide low-latency internet access to even the most isolated regions of the world. The Federal Communication gave permission to SpaceX to deploy and operate over 4,400 satellites on the Low Earth Orbit (“LEO”) for the project.

Starlink internet satellite placement

Tintin A and TinTin B were the first prototypes that were sent to space as part of the project in 2018. Now, the company has over 1,000 Starlink satellites orbiting around the low earth orbit. Just yesterday, the company launched 60 Starlink internet satellite.

Starlink Satellite Architecture

SpaceX has already shown that Starlink’s performance is not theoretical or experimental and that it can surpass Commission’s “Above Baseline” and “Low Latency” performance tiers. That is, it has already met or exceeded 100/20 Mbps throughput to end-users with network round-trip latency below 31ms 95% of the time.

Starlink Beta Users

Back in April 2020, Elon Musk disclosed that the team was planning to begin beta testing. Back then, the project had just over 400 satellites. Soon, the company announced the “Better than Nothing Beta” for users in October. It came after a month after the company announced that it had around 700,000 individuals interested in the Starlink services.

Initially, the Better than Nothing Beta was first limited to the United States. But it has since expanded to consumers over Canada and the UK. A report from CNBC claims that users have to pay $99 per month per the Starlink service. Users have to pay an additional $499 at the beginning for the user terminal and Wi-Fi router. There are now over 10,000 active users in the US and outside that are using the Starlink Service.

  • Check out our review of the Xiaomi Mi 10i.

Apple & Kia ink a $3.6 billion agreement for the production of the Apple car

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Apple & Kia ink a $3.6 billion agreement for the production of the Apple car

Rumors of Apple working on a car is not new. The first one surfaced in 2015 and it keeps re-emerging on the internet time and again. A few months ago, it was reported that Apple is working on developing new battery technology to power its car. And now, reports have surfaced that suggested that Apple has inked a contract with Kia for the manufacturing of the new car.

Apple Kia Car Deal Overview:

As reported by DongA, Apple and Kia will sign a deal worth 4 Trillion Won (~ 3.6 billion dollars) to allow Apple to access Kia’s car manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia. If the report is true, the production of the Apple Car will start in 2024. The time does match up with previous reports from Reuters and Ming-Chi Kuo. The former published a report last year citing that Apple will be pushing for 2021 manufacturing goals. Ming-Chi Kuo, on the other hand, predicted that the Apple car will be available in 2023 and 2025. However, all of these sources accept that the launch could possibly be pushed further.

The plan is to start low at 100,000 cars per year and increase production eventually to match the 400,000 units per year capacity of the plant.

Latest Progress

The latest reports confirm that the Apple Car will be an autonomous vehicle. In the past, it was speculated that it will rival self-driving cars from Tesla but it may not be the case. The Apple Car is more likely to be targeted at businesses and enterprises. And it may not be available for the general consumers. Instead, we could witness Apple Cars being developed for food delivery or by companies with robotaxis.

According to Kuo, the Apple Car will be built on the Hyundai-Kia E-GMP program. Hyundai will be helping with component design and production but it will be Apple that will decide on the software and hardware that goes into it. For instance, the company is working on new battery technology. Also, the company will be using multiple LiDAR sensors on the car. Apple will manufacture some of them while the others will come from other manufacturers.

Apple has been working on a self-driving vehicle system for a while now as part of Project Titan. Over the years, Project Titan has headed in different directions with changes in the leading personnel at different stages. The most notable was Doug Field’s move from Tesla in 2018. A year later, Apple acquired Drive.ai, a startup focusing on the self-driving kit.

Apple Self-Driving Car Availability

As mentioned by multiple sources, the company is looking to start the production of the Apple Car in 2024. However, some sources claim that it can be pushed back because of the ongoing pandemic and other complexities and one should expect it to drop between 2025 and 2027.

Self-Driving Car Production Target Customers
Apple Car 2024 (best case scenario) Enterprises & Businesses
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