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Samsung Galaxy F62 launched: Will arrive as Galaxy M62 in Nepal

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Samsung Galaxy F62 launched: Will arrive as Galaxy M62 in Nepal

After all the leaks and teasers, Samsung has finally launched the Galaxy F62 in India. The device is the first mid-range device from Samsung to pack the Exynos 9825 chipset. It is the same chipset that was used on the Galaxy Note 10+. In this post, we will be taking a look at the specs, features, expected price, and availability of the Samsung Galaxy F62 in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy F62 Overview:

Performance

Samsung has been teasing the fans with the #FullOnSpeedy tag for some time now. The reason being the inclusion of the Exynos 9825 on the Galaxy F62. It is a flagship-grade older chipset from Samsung that was used in 2019’s Galaxy Note 10 lineup. It’s the first time the company is using it on a mid-range device. Samsung has claimed the F62 with the Exynos 9825 is the best performing device in its segment and Samsung has different benchmark scores to back it up.

Samsung Galaxy F62 Performance

  • AnTuTu v8: 452065
  • Geekbench 5 (Multi-Core): 2400
  • GFXBench 5: 68

Design and Display

The phone features a 6.7-inch FHD Super AMOLED+ display. The display has a center-aligned punch-hole cutout that will house the selfie camera. It covers up to 110% of the NTSC color gamut and boasts a contrast ratio of 1000000:1. Similarly, the phone is listed with brightness levels of up to 420 nits.

Samsung Galaxy F62 Color options

Even though the phone features a massive battery, the phone is just 9.5mm thick. The rear panel sports a laser gradient design and is available in three color options – Laser Green, Laser Blue, and Laser Blue.

Camera

At the back, the device has a square camera module that houses the quad-camera setup. Samsung has used a 64MP sensor for the main camera. It will be accompanied by a 12MP ultrawide sensor, a 5MP macro camera, and a 5MP depth sensor.  On the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera.

Samsung Galaxy F62 Camera Setup

The camera setup looks a lot like what we had in the Galaxy M51. However, the use of the new processor and its Image Signal Processor (ISP) could result in a different experience. Also, users get to enjoy features like Single Take, Smart Crop, Hyperlapse, and Boomerang.

Rest of the Specs

Just like the M51, the F62 has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor even though it has an AMOLED panel. It is available in two RAM variants – 6GB and 8GB. Both variants feature 128GB of internal storage. The phone ships with Android 11 with One UI 3.1 on top. It also has the Samsung Knox for added security.

Samsung Galaxy F62 Battery

Another talking point of the device is its battery. The phone features a massive 7,000mAh battery and Samsung is shipping it with a 25W fast charger.  There is a USB Type-C port at the bottom of the device. It is placed between the 3.5mm headphone jack and the speaker grill.

Samsung Galaxy F62 Specifications:

  • Display: 6.7-inches Super AMOLED Plus “Infinity-O”
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
  • RAM: 6/8GB
  • Storage: 128GB (expandable)
  • Software & UI: One UI 3.1 on top of Android 11
  • Rear Camera: Quad-camera;
    – 64MP primary lens
    – 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens
    – 5MP depth sensor
    – 5MP macro sensor
    – LED flash
  • Front Camera: 32MP (punch-hole)
  • Security: Physical fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
  • Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, loudspeaker, Dolby Atmos
  • Battery: 7000mAh with 25W fast charging

Samsung Galaxy F62 Price in Nepal & Availability

Samsung has just launched the Galaxy F62 in India with a starting price of INR 23,999 and INR 25,999 for the 6/128GB and 8/128GB variant respectively. The sale will start on February 22nd. Samsung Galaxy F62 could launch as Galaxy M62 in Nepal and we expect its price to start at around NPR 42,499.

Samsung Galaxy F62 Price in India Price in Nepal (Expected)
6/128GB INR 23,999 NPR 42,499
8/128GB INR 25,999 NPR 45,499
  • Check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy M51.

INSIGHT: New two-step test proposed for COVID-19 detection at home

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INSIGHT: New two-step test proposed for COVID-19 detection at home

A swift and accurate detection test is very important when it comes to battling a global pandemic like that of COVID-19. It allows the medical team to detect illness, support patients, and limit the spread of the disease. Currently, there are two major methods for testing COVID-19 – molecular test and antigen test. And now, researchers at Wellcome Sanger Institute have devised a new test called the INSIGHT that will allow patients to conduct COVID-19 test themselves and get preliminary result inside two hours.

COVID-19: Current Testing Methods:

The two most popular tests for COVID-19 infection involves taking nasal swabs from patients. In molecular tests, researchers look for genetic materials of the virus, which when detected confirms the infection. On the other hand, in antigen tests, researchers look for viral proteins instead. Antigen tests are simpler in nature and can provide results faster but are less accurate than molecular tests.

The problem with these tests is that they cannot be conducted at home. These tests require special equipment and are mostly conducted in laboratories by professional medical teams. Different research teams around the world are working on near-patient tests but they have not been that effective as the data collection is still centralized. There has always been some kind of delay between the test and its result.

INSIGHT Test for COVID-19

Researchers at Wellcome Sugar Institute have put forward INSIGHT as the possible solution for the present scenario. It makes use of both isothermal NASBA and Next Generation Sequencing techniques.

Stage 1

The test is carried out in two steps among which the first is the isothermal NASBA (Nucleic Acid Sequence-based Amplification). During this phase, a sample of the patient’s saliva is taken using a home-based kit at the point of care. According to the researchers, the isothermal NASBA reaction is able to amplify viral RNA to a detectable level within two hours. They have also claimed that the new test is as sensitive as the popular RT-PCR test but doesn’t require complex equipment.

INSIGHT COVID-19 Test Step 1

However, it could still be prone to false-negative and false-positive results. That is why the second step tests the validation of the results of the first test.

Stage 2

The second test reduces the risk of home testing errors. This process involves sending the sample to a laboratory by stamping a readable DNA barcode to the RNA sample. There, researchers will sequence tens of thousands of samples simultaneously to detect COVID-19 inside 12 hours.

INSIGHT COVID 19 Test Stage 2

Advantages

The new INSIGHT test for COVID-19 has numerous advantages over the RT-PCR test.  First, taking a saliva sample is a lot easier than a nasal sample. The latter is difficult to carry out correctly and it can also be an uncomfortable experience for the patients. Thus, there is always a possibility of inaccurate results.

Also, it doesn’t require complex tools to carry out. Researchers have proposed fluorescence and dipstick readout for the NASBA tests which they believe can be fitted inside a home-kit. INSIGHT method is also flexible. For instance, stage 1 and stage 2 can be used simultaneously or as independent tests on the basis of the availability of the equipment and testing laboratories.

Moving Forward

Here, the INSIGHT test for COVID-19 is already a finalist in the XPRIZE Rapid COVID Testing competition with a prize pool of $6 million. The team of researchers is now working on patient samples for the validation of INSIGHT. After this, they will work on home-based kits to be used by patients at home.

  • Also, check out our review of the Xiaomi Mi 10i.

Vivo Y12s now available in Nepal; exceeds pre-booking expectations

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Vivo Y12s now available in Nepal; exceeds pre-booking expectations

Vivo announced the pre-booking of its budget-centric Vivo Y12s in Nepal last week. The Chinese smartphone giants offered some attractive pre-booking deals like Rs.1000 cashback and lucky draw, where you get a chance to win Vivo Y12s (3 people), NPR 2,500 cashback (100 people), and one-month screen replacement (500 people). Because of all this, more than 3000 buyers pre-booked the phone, over-achieving the sale target by over 50%. And now, the phone is officially available for purchase.

Vivo Y12s Overview:

Design and Display

Vivo Y12s Design

Vivo Y12s sports a 6.51-inch IPS LCD with an HD+ resolution of 1600 x 720. The Halo FullView display has a waterdrop notch on the top that encloses the selfie camera. The bezels around the screen are quite noticeable. It is more profound on the bottom chin. The device also has a protection mode that filters out the harmful blue rays when activated.

The rear panel has a gradient finish and is available in two color options – Glacier Blue and Phantom Black. It has a left-aligned vertical camera module that also houses the LED finish. The phone also has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Performance and Camera

Y12s is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 that is already two years old. Even at this price range, other smartphone manufacturers have moved towards Helio G-series chipsets that are better optimized for gaming. That being said, the phone will be available in a single memory configuration of 3/32GB. The storage can be expanded further using an external microSD card. Vivo has included Multi-Turbo 3.0 for better resource management (RAM, Network, CPU, and GPU) while gaming.

Vivo Multi Turbo 3.0

Camera

At the back, the phone has two camera sensors that are arranged vertically inside the rectangular camera module. A 13MP primary leads the dual-camera setup. It has an aperture of f/2.2. It is accompanied by a 2MP depth sensor (f/2.4). On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera with an f/1.8 aperture. It is also used for the Face Wake feature.

Vivo Y12s dual camera setup

Rest of the specs

Vivo Y12s has a 5,000mAh battery that charges via a micro USB port. There is no fast charging but it supports 5W reverse charging if you want to supply power to other devices. The phone ships with FunTouch OS 11 based on Android 10. It supports dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0.

Vivo Y12s Specifications:

  • Display: 6.51-inches “Halo FullView” HD+ (1600 x 720)
  • Chipset: Helio P35 (12nm)
  • RAM: 3/4GB
  • Storage: 32/128GB; microSD slot (dedicated)
  • Software & UI: Android 10 with Funtouch OS 11 on top
  • Rear Camera: Dual;
    – 13MP primary lens,
    – 2MP depth sensor
  • Front Camera: 8MP sensor
  • Fingerprint sensor: Physical (side-mounted)
  • Audio: 3.5mm audio jack
  • Battery: 5000mAh battery with 10W Charging (micro USB port)
  • Colors: Phantom Black and Glacier Blue

Vivo Y12s Price in Nepal and Availability

Vivo Y12s is now available in Nepal for the price of NPR 17,999. This price is for the 3/32GB variant. You can buy the phone from Daraz and various Vivo retail outlets all over the nation.

Vivo Y12s Price in Nepal (Official)
3/32GB NPR 17,999

  • Also, check out our review of the Vivo V20.

Motorola Moto E6i with entry-level specs is now official in Brazil

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Motorola Moto E6i with entry-level specs is now official in Brazil

Motorola has just launched the Moto E6i in Brazil. It is the latest device in the budget-oriented E lineup and sports entry-level specs. Let’s take a look at the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Moto E6i in Nepal.

Motorola Moto E6i Overview:

Here, the Moto E6i sports a 6.1-inch Max Vision screen. This HD+ display has a waterdrop notch on the top for the selfie camera. Since it is an entry-level phone, the bezels around the quite thick. It is more evident on the bottom chin.

Moto E6i Design

At the back, there is a pill-shaped module that houses the secondary sensor and the LED flash. The primary camera is placed just above it. Towards the bottom, there is a speaker grill. Also, we get to see the fingerprint sensor with the company’s branding on it. The phone is available in two colors – Titanium Gray and Pink.

The phone is powered by the UNISOC Tiger SC9863A chipset. It is an octa-core processor with a clock speed of up to 1.6GHz. Don’t expect much on the performance front as it just an entry-level SoC. Thus, Motorola has included the Go Edition of Android 10. Talking about memory, the phone comes with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. You can even expand the latter using an external microSD card.

Moto E6i Internal Specs

The dual-camera setup on the back consists of a 13MP primary sensor. It is accompanied by a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, Motorola has included a 5MP selfie camera which is enclosed by the waterdrop notch.

Moto E6i is powered by a moderate 3,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging via a micro USB port. Other features of the phone include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Specifications:

  • Dimension: 155.6 x 73 x 8.5mm; 160g
  • Display: 6.1-inches Max Vision HD+ panel
  • Chipset: UNISOC Tiger SC9863A (1.6GHz Octa-Core)
  • RAM: 2GB
  • Storage: 32GB
  • Software & UI: Android 10 Go
  • Rear Camera:
    – 13MP primary lens
    – 2MP depth sensor
    – LED flash
  • Front Camera: 5MP
  • Security: Physical fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi b/g/n (2.4 GHz), Bluetooth 4.2
  • Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, loudspeaker
  • Battery: 3000mAh with 10W charging

Motorola Moto E6i Price in Nepal and Availability

Moto E6i has been launched in Brazil for R$ 1,099 for the 2/32GB which is approximately 24,000 in Nepalese Rupee. However, the Motorola Moto E6i may have a cheaper price tag in Nepal if it’s launched here as electronics, in general, are expensive in Brazil because of taxation.

Smartphone Model Price in Brazil Expected Price in Nepal
Motorola Moto E6i R$ 1,099 NPR 15,000
  • Check out our review of the Moto E7 Plus (Nepali).

Redmi 9 Power Review: Great Value, Terrific Battery

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Redmi 9 Power Review: Great Value, Terrific Battery

Xiaomi recently launched Redmi 9 Power in Nepal as the direct successor of the Redmi 9 and Poco M2. It brings a Snapdragon chipset, a bigger 6000mAh battery, and a 48MP camera, which looks like a great deal for the asking price of Rs. 18,999. Anyway, is it any better than its predecessors? Is it the best smartphone under Rs. 20,000 in Nepal? Let’s find out in our review of the Redmi 9 Power.

Redmi 9 Power Specifications:

  • Body: 6.39 x 3.04 x 0.38 inches, 198 gm
  • Display: 6.53-inches IPS LCD, 395PPI, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels), 19.5:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (11nm Mobile Platform)
  • CPU: Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
  • Memory: 4GB RAM, 64GB UFS 2.1/128GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: MIUI 12 on top of Android 10
  • Rear Camera: Quad-camera;
    – 48MP, f/1.79 primary lens
    – 8MP, f/2.2 wideangle lens
    – 2MP, f/2.4 depth sensor
    – 2MP, f/2.4 macro sensor
    – LED flash
  • Front Camera: 8MP, f/2.0 lens (notch)
  • Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speaker, Hi-Res audio
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou, USB Type-C, 4G LTE
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Proximity, Vibration Motor, IR Blaster, Proximity
  • Battery: 6000mAh with 18W charging (22.5W brick inside the box)
  • Color options: Mighty Black, Blazing Blue, Electric Green, Fiery Red
  • Price in Nepal: Rs. 18,999 (4/64GB) | Rs. 20,999 (4/128GB) | Rs. 21,999 (6/128GB)

Redmi 9 Power Review:

Before moving forward with the review, you might know that Redmi 9 Power and POCO M3 that we recently reviewed are basically the same phones. So, I will be keeping this review short and will be referring to the POCO M3 on multiple occasions. And as you’d expect, things are eerily similar between these devices.

Here, the only differentiating factor among these devices is their design and how Redmi 9 Power comes with a wide-angle sensor that the POCO M3 lacks. Also, the latter is available in either 4/6GB RAM whereas Redmi’s alternative doesn’t get the 6GB option.

Design & Build

  • Glass front, polycarbonate back, plastic frame

Starting with the design, the phone has a big “Redmi” branding on the rear panel. To me, it looks kinda off-putting, to be honest. Its traditional textured layout does feel nice on the hand though. Besides this, the port selection gets a decent overhaul compared to other entries in the Redmi 9 series. Specifically, it gets a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

And yeah, although it’s a more ergonomic implementation, I have always been fond of the traditional fingerprint sensor placement. Thankfully, you can switch between how to actually trigger the sensor—simply by touching it or with the click of the button. If its speed doesn’t float your boat, you can go for face unlock too. In terms of design, this phone also has a water-repellent coating.

Display

  • 6.53-inches FHD+ IPS LCD screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection

Moving on to the display, you get a 6.53-inches IPS screen with Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3 protection. As expected from Xiaomi, it’s an FHD screen, and being the budget phone that it is—you’re greeted with a teardrop notch for the front-facing camera.

Redmi 9 Power - Display [1]

The display itself is pretty good though. There’s no visible pixelation and things look adequately sharp. And a piece of good news if you stream videos from different streaming platforms, the Redmi 9 Power is Widevine L1 certified and can therefore play HD videos. Like always, Xiaomi opts for a slight boost in colors but you can easily make up for the fact under the display settings. Besides this, it has a decent viewing angle and brightness is decent for a budget phone as well.

Performance

  • Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC (11nm)
  • 4GB LPDDR4X RAM with up to 128GB storage (expandable)

Let’s move on to performance. Like the POCO M3, Redmi 9 Power is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 662 as well. There’s no Redmi 8 Power to compare it against so we can’t go down the “upgrade” route. This 11nm silicon is pretty power-efficient compared to the Helio G80 found in Xiaomi’s similarly price smartphones. Here, the Snapdragon 662 has been paired with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage.

Redmi 9 Power - Design [1]

And depending on the memory variant, they feature different storage protocols. The 64GB option gets UFS 2.1 storage whereas the 128GB variant enjoys the newer UFS 2.2 protocol. Our review unit of the Redmi 9 Power features 64GB storage.

Let’s take a look at some benchmark scores:

Test POCO M2 Redmi 9 Power
Androbench Seq. Read 312.58MB/s 513.27MB/s
Seq. Write 255.92MB/s 202.95MB/s
AnTuTu v8 Total 204202 183351
CPU 73222 70713
GPU 43089 34880
Memory 44402 41178
UX 43489 36580
Geekbench 5 CPU (Single Core) 344 315
CPU (Multi-Core) 1348 1362
Compute (OpenCL) 1152 373
PCMark (Work 2.0 Performance) 8846 6097
3DMark (Wild Life) N/A 371

As you could see, the Snapdragon 662 on the Redmi 9 Power lags behind the Helio G80 on the POCO M2/Redmi 9. While you won’t notice the difference upon light usage, bring multitasking, gaming into the mix—and you’re heading towards a slight disappointment. And the resource-heavy MIUI isn’t helping either.

Gaming Experience

Fortunately, Redmi 9 Power is immune to any form of bloatware and Xiaomi even ships certain apps like Google’s Phone, Messages by default. In terms of gaming, non-demanding titles don’t do much to the phone but titles like PUBG Mobile and COD Mobile do take a toll.

Redmi 9 Power - UI

Here, you can play PUBG Mobile at up to Smooth graphics/High frame rate or Balanced graphics/Medium frame rate. The gameplay is fairly smooth on either setting but you’re gonna notice slight stutters every now and then. On the other hand, COD Mobile maxes out at Very High graphics/High frame rate—although I would highly suggest you dial down the graphics settings down to Medium for balanced gameplay.

Cameras

  • Quad camera setup at the back
  • (48MP primary, 8MP wide, 2MP depth, 2MP macro)
  • 8MP selfie camera inside the teardrop notch

Okay, let’s now talk about the cameras. Redmi 9 Power is a quad-cam device led by a 48MP primary lens, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and two 2MP sensors for depth, macro images. Since the camera performance of Redmi 9 Power and POCO M3 is exactly the same, you can refer to our review of POCO M3 for this.

Wideangle Images

Yet, as I mentioned earlier, Redmi 9 Power also hosts a wideangle sensor. Here, the images from the POCO M2 look slightly washed out whereas the Redmi 9 Power manages to produce more pleasant-looking shots with better dynamic range. Like the primary images, things look much more natural on the Redmi 9 Power as well.

Battery

  • 6000mAh battery with 18W fast charging

Getting into the battery, Redmi 9 Power is fueled by a massive 6000mAh cell. With this, the phone will easily last you through the day—even under a high workload. I consistently managed to get around 7 – 8 hours of screen on time. Moreover, even though you’re getting a big battery, it isn’t as unwieldy or uncomfortable as the POCO X3 with similar battery size.

Redmi 9 Power - Display [2]

In terms of charging, you get a 22.5W power adapter inside the box although the phones only support 18W of maximum power. With this, it takes around 2 hours 48 minutes to completely juice up the phone from 0 to 100%.

Audio

  • Stereo speaker setup, Hi-Res audio certified
Another interesting aspect of the Redmi 9 Power is its stereo speaker with an earpiece acting as a secondary speaker. Although they don’t work as a left and right channel, the audio quality is quite good considering its price.

Conclusion

To conclude it all, as we’ve discovered throughout this review, Redmi 9 Power is an excellent budget phone. It’s got good cameras, a great battery, and an acceptable design. Moreover, the Redmi 9 Power offers a FullHD display which none of the brands at this price are offering in the Nepali market. Because of all this, the Redmi 9 Power is one of the best phones under Rs. 20,000 right now. Yet, it’s priced quite close to the much powerful Redmi Note 9 which offers much better performance overall.

Redmi 9 Power Review: Pros & Cons

Pros:

  • Great value—an easy recommendation
  • Crisp, Full-HD resolution display
  • Decent camera quality for the price
  • Nice, power-efficient performance
  • Terrific battery life, 18W fast charging

Cons:

  • The “Redmi” branding looks cartoonish
  • Closely priced against the Redmi Note 9

Hands-on video of Mi 11 Ultra reveals 120x AI camera and a secondary screen

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Hands-on video of Mi 11 Ultra reveals 120x AI camera and a secondary screen

Back in December 2020, Xiaomi unveiled the Mi 11 in China, which was also the first device to be powered by the flagship-level Snapdragon 888 processor. There were talks of an Ultra model in the Mi 11 lineup which never made it to the launch event. The device has been popping on the internet in the form of leaks. Today, we will be taking a look at all the rumors and leaks surrounding the specs, features, and availability of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Rumors Roundup:

The biggest chunk of information comes from a Youtube channel called Tech Buff PH that is based in the Philippines. In a video that has since been taken down, the YouTuber shared a hands-on video of the upcoming Xiaomi flagship.

The main talking point of the device has been the camera bump that extends across the top portion of the rear panel. It houses the triple camera setup, the triple LED flash and a secondary screen. According to the leak, the camera setup includes a 50MP primary camera, a 48MP ultrawide sensor, and a 48MP periscope lens. You can even see the “120X Ultra Pixel AI Camera” written on the side of the periscope lens.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Camera Leaks

Getting to the secondary display, it looks to be a color screen capable of displaying the contents of the main display. We don’t know its purpose yet but we can assume it will be helpful in taking selfies from the rear camera.

On the front, the device sports a 6.8-inch curved OLED panel with WQHD+ resolution. The panel supports an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. Similarly, there is a left-aligned cutout for the 20MP selfie camera. The phone has IP68 certification against water and dust.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Display Leaks

Like the regular Mi 11, the Ultra also packs the Snapdragon 888 chipset. Fueling the device is a massive 5,000mAh battery. The phone supports a charging speed of up to 67W (wired and wireless). Similarly, it also supports 10W reverse wireless charging.

Specifications (Rumored):

  • Display: 6.81-inches curved OLED panel; 120Hz Refresh Rate
  • Resolution: WQHD+
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 888; 5nm Mobile Platform
  • Software & UI: MIUI 12.5 on top of Android 11
  • Rear Camera: Quad-camera;
    – 50MP primary shooter
    – 48MP digital zoom telephoto lens
    – 48MP ultra-wide sensor
  • Front Camera: 20MP lens; Punch-hole
  • Security: In-display Fingerprint Scanner
  • Audio: Dual Stereo speakers by Harmon Kardon; Hi-Res Audio
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 67W fast charging; 67W Wireless Charging, 10W reverse charging

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Expected Launch Date

While there is no information about the official pricing and the launch date of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, the phone was recently spotted in the EEC and BIS certifications listing suggesting a possible launch in a few months.

  • Also, check out our review of the Xiaomi Mi 10i.

Samsung’s cheapest 5G phone, Galaxy A32 5G goes official in Spain

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Samsung’s cheapest 5G phone, Galaxy A32 5G goes official in Spain

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A32 5G last month and now the device is now launched in Europe. Let’s take a look at the specs, features, expected price, and availability of the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G Overview:

Design and Display

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G sports a 6.5-inch display with a V-shaped notch to house the front camera. As a measure of price-cutting, Samsung has refrained from including an AMOLED panel. Thus, the Galaxy A32 5G makes use of a TFT LCD panel. Also, the resolution has been scaled down to HD+.

Samsung has completely changed the look of the rear panel on the new A32 5G. It has gotten rid of the rectangular camera bump and now the four cameras protrude from the rear panel. The fingerprint scanner has been moved from the back to the side of the phone. Thus, the rear panel looks much cleaner now.

Performance and Memory

Galaxy A32 is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 720 SoC. As a result, it’s the first phone from Samsung to use a MediaTek Dimensity chipset. The device is available in 4GB RAM configuration. Users can get up to 128GB of internal storage. The internal storage is expandable up to 1TB by slotting in a microSD card.

Camera

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G Design

Going from Galaxy A31 to A32 5G, Samsung has hardly made any changes to the camera specifications. Like its predecessor, the Galaxy A32 5G features a quad-camera setup led by a 48MP primary camera. The main camera has a slightly bigger aperture of f/1.8. It is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide camera, 5MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth camera. On the front, you get a 13MP selfie shooter.

Rest of the specs

A massive 5,000mAh battery fuels the Galaxy A32 5G. The phone also supports a fast charging speed of up to 15W. It also supports Dolby Atmos for surround sound. There are four color options to choose from – Black, White, Blue, and Violet.

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G Specifications:

  • Body: 164.2 x 76.1 x 9.1mm ; 205 gm
  • Display: 6.5-inches HD+ TFT Infinity-V panel
  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 720 (7nm)
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Storage: 64GB/128GB
  • Rear Camera: Quad-camera;
    – 48MP, f/1.8 primary shooter
    – 8MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide lens
    – 5MP, f/2.4 macro sensor
    – 2MP, f/2.4 depth sensor
  • Front Camera: 13MP, f/2.2 lens
  • Security: side-mounted fingerprint scanner
  • Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, Dolby Atmos
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 15W fast charging
  • Colors: Awesome – Blue, Black, White, Violet

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G Price in Nepal and Availability

Galaxy A32 5G is now available in Spain via Samsung Espana online store with a starting price of 279 Euros. Although Samsung has not revealed the price of the 128GB variant, it is expected to cost 299 Euros. We expect the starting price of Samsung Galaxy A32 5G in Nepal to be around NPR 37,000 when it launches here.

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G Price (Europe) Price in Nepal (Expected)
64GB 279 Euros NPR 37,000
128GB 299 Euros NPR 40,000
  • Check out our long-term review of the Samsung Galaxy M51.

Asus ZenBook Flip 13 with OLED display, Asus Pen now available in Nepal

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Asus ZenBook Flip 13 with OLED display, Asus Pen now available in Nepal

Asus Nepal has updated its lineup of ZenBook products with the latest Ultrabooks powered by 11th-gen Intel Tiger Lake processors. Among the new laptops released is the Asus ZenBook Flip 13. It is a 2-in-1 convertible laptop with an OLED touchscreen and a 360-degree hinge. Let’s learn more about the Asus ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363EA) including its specs, features, official price, and availability in Nepal.

Asus ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363EA) Overview:

Design and Display

Among the new launches in Nepal, the Asus ZenBook Flip 13 is the most expensive of them all. With a thickness of just 13.9mm, the company is claiming it to the world’s thinnest convertible. ZenBook Flip 13 weighs only 1.3kg and is therefore super portable. It comes with a 360-degree ErgoLift hinge, allowing you to use the device in different modes – laptop, tablet, stand, or tent. Not to forget, the hinge also offers a comfortable typing experience and an improved cooling system.

Asus ZenBook Flip 13 UX363

The laptop sports a 13.3-inch FHD NanoEdge touchscreen with a 0.2ms response time. It’s an OLED screen that covers 100% of the DCI P3 color gamut. It also has the TÜV Rheinland certification for low blue light emission. You can even buy an Asus Pen or Windows Ink-compatible stylus to work on the touchscreen.

Rest of the specs

Moving on, the Asus ZenBook Flip 13 features an edge-to-edge keyboard. Because this design doesn’t allow for dedicated Numpad keys, Asus ingeniously substitutes that with NumPad 2.0. It’s basically a touchpad that switches to an Integrated LED-illuminated numeric keypad with a push of a button.

Asus Numpad 2

In terms of raw performance, the laptop is equipped with the latest 11th-gen Intel Tiger Lake processors. You can choose between Core i5 and Core i7 CPUs. Both variants feature 512GB of SSD storage but the former only has 8GB of RAM compared to the latter’s 16GB.

The laptop is part of the Intel Evo program and thus has both Wi-Fi 6 and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. You actually get two Thunderbolt 4/USB-C ports (up to 40Gbps), one Type-A port, and a standard HDMI port. Users also get to enjoy the best Wi-Fi experience with the Asus WiFi Master Premium technologies. A 4-celled 67 Whr lithium battery fuels the laptop. Asus also ships the laptop with a 65W charger but you can also use other Power Delivery compatible chargers as well.

Asus Flip 13 UX363EA Ports

Asus ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363) Specifications:
CPU
  • Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor
  • Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor
Display 13.3” LED-backlit FHD OLED (1920 x 1080) 16:9 slim-bezel NanoEdge touchscreen, 300 nits, 100% sRGB
Operating system Windows 10 Home
Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Main memory
  • 8 GB 4266 MHz LPDDR4x (i5)
  • 16 GB 4266 MHz LPDDR4x (i7)
Storage 512 GB PCIe NVMe 3.0 x2 M.2 SSD
Connectivity
  • Intel WiFi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)
  • Bluetooth 5.0
Camera IR webcam with Windows Hello support
I/O ports
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (up to 40Gbps)
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (up to 5Gbps)
  • Standard HDMI
Audio
  • Dual-speaker Harman Kardon-certified audio system
  • ASUS SonicMaster stereo audio system with surround-sound; smart amplifier for maximum audio performance
  • Array microphone with Cortana voice-recognition support
  • 1 x USB-C to 3.5 mm audio jack adapter
Battery 67 Wh 4-cell lithium-polymer battery
AC adapter Plug Type: USB-C
Dimensions 1.39 x 30.5 x 21.1 cm
Weight Approx. 1.3 kg with standard display

Asus ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363EA) Price In Nepal

Asus ZenBook Flip 13 bears price tags of Rs. 176,667 and Rs. 146,667 for the Core i7 and Core i5 variants, respectively. You can buy Asus ZenBook Flip 13 in Nepal from Nagmani International or any other authorized stores.

Asus ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363EA) Variant Price in Nepal Availability
Core i5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD Rs. 146,667
Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Rs. 176,667
  • Check out our review of the Asus ZenBook 14 UM425 (2020).

JBL Tuner 2 Review: Great FM Radio, Not So Good Speaker

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JBL Tuner 2 Review: Great FM Radio, Not So Good Speaker

JBL is a big name when it comes to audio accessories, especially in the portable Bluetooth segment market. Back in 2018, the company tried to do something new by incorporating FM radio into its portable speaker. The result was the JBL Tuner FM. While it did not make it into the Nepali market, the second-generation Tuner 2 has. And I was able to get one for myself for the review. So let’s get into our review of the JBL Tuner 2.

JBL Tuner 2 Specifications:

  • Dimension: 180 x 70 x 72mm
  • Weight: 543g
  • Transducer: 1 x 1.75”
  • Rated Output Power: 5W RMS
  • Frequency Response: 80Hz – 20KHz
  • Signal to noise ratio: >80dB
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.2, Aux-in
  • Water Resistant: IPX7 certification
  • Battery: 9.075 Wh Lithium-ion
  • Charging port: Type-C (5V, 1.2A)
  • Price in Nepal: Rs. 14,500

JBL Tuner 2 Review:

Design

  • Cylindrical body with rubber padding
  • Antenna for tuning radio signals
  • IPX7 waterproof build

Let’s start with the design. The JBL Tuner 2 FM has a cylindrical body that is to be placed horizontally on a flat surface. On the bottom, we have rubber padding on either side that provides some height to the speaker. However, these paddings are slim and thus, won’t make that much of a difference unless it’s placed on a completely flat surface.

JBL Tuner 2 Design

JBL Tuner 2’s body is made up of plastic that feels smooth when touched but has been given a rubberized look. It’s prone to smudges though. The speaker comes with an IPX7 rating and should survive light water splashes.

Sides are more like “glastic”. The left side also houses the power button that has a tiny red decal. The button is tiny and non-glowing but I had no problem finding it as it is pressed into the surface. On the opposite side, the JBL logo has been carved out of the smooth surface.

JBL Tuner 2 Power Button

On the front, there is a massive grill covering most of the space available. The grill looks to be made up of metal and thus looks sturdy. It has the JBL logo in the middle.

Screen

  • LCD screen for viewing station details

Alongside the grill, JBL has included a greyscale screen at the front of the device. The reason that it’s here is that the Tuner 2 supports Digital Audio Broadcasting (more on that later). On the top right corner, the screen displays the mode (DAB/FM/Bluetooth) that it’s in. Similarly, there is the battery indicator on the top left, which unfortunately does not show the battery in percentage. And this one of the problems I had with JBL Tuner 2.

You cannot know the exact remaining juice at any given point even with a smartphone. I tried using third-party apps like BatON but that was in vain. It may not sound like a big issue but I would have liked it if the battery level would have been indicated by series of bars just like the volume.

JBL Tuner 2 Display

While using the FM, you can see the exact frequency that you are on and if it’s an FM that you personally saved, then you can see the preset number as well. When on Bluetooth mode, the screen tells you if the device is in pairing mode or has been connected to a device. Press the Bluetooth button on the top and the speaker will re-establish connection with the last connected device. If you want to connect it to a different device, just press the button again and the speaker will enter into pairing mode.

Controls

  • Volume, FM assign, Scan buttons

Talking about buttons you have plenty of them on the top surface. You get two big buttons on either side for volume up and down. Between them are the two rows of tiny buttons. The ones on the top row are numbered from 1 to 5. A long press on any of them when under FM mode will assign the button for the given frequency. And you can get back to that frequency at any time just by pressing the corresponding button.

Similarly, the scan button on the bottom row will return the next strong frequency. But you can manually tune the FM by using the two arrow buttons. There is also the DAB/FM button to switch between the two modes. Except for the volume buttons, others don’t serve any purpose in the Bluetooth mode. Also, it would have been better if the buttons were more clickable.

JBL Tuner 2 FM Buttons

Also, if you happen to push the volume up button with the volume turned all the way up, it will pause the contents for some seconds. You will usually experience this while turning up the volume in a hurry and it is quite annoying.

DAB/FM in JBL Tuner 2

  • Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB), FM Radio
  • 76MHz – 108MHz tuning range (varies by countries)

One of the highlights of the JBL Tuner 2 is that it supports Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB). Unlike FM and AM, frequencies in DAB are transmitted using digital signals. This usually results in better audio quality when compared to the traditional FMs. Similarly, it also allows the multiplexing of multiple stations in one frequency. So if you live in an area where this is supported you will be able to make use of it. Unfortunately, we do not have DAB here in Nepal and thus I was unable to test it.

As far as the regular stations go, you will have no problem as long as the signals from the stations are strong. You can certainly use the antenna to try to get the best signal. When not in use you can close it and hide it in the groove on the backside of the device.

JBL Tuner 2 As A Bluetooth Speaker

  • Bluetooth 4.2 connection
  • 1.75-inches transducer, 5W output
  • 80Hz – 20kHz frequency response

As a Bluetooth speaker, the JBL Tuner 2 isn’t anything extraordinary. As I’ve discussed throughout this review, JBL has prioritized the FM side of things over the Bluetooth speaker in Tuner 2. Still, the experience is not downright awful. Vocals are loud and clear but you notice some distortion at the highest volume. I found the audio to be on the warmer side. The bass on the other hand is just okay. You won’t have any complaints if you happen to listen to pop music. If you are more into rap and hip-hop, you will notice the lack of punchiness in the bass.

The speaker comes with Bluetooth v4.2 which is quite outdated when there are speakers that have Bluetooth 5.0 and above. I did not have much problem with the connectivity except for the few times when I had to deal with interference. It’s nothing of a deal breaker but the situation would have been much better if JBL had opted for a newer version instead of the Bluetooth. After all, it’s not that hard to get speakers with the newer Bluetooth protocol in this price range. Still, the Tuner 2 has an Aux-in port at the back for wired input as well.

Battery and Charging

  • 9.075Wh battery, Up to 12 hours (radio playback)
  • 5V/1.2A charging via USB-C port (Up to 3.5 hours)

With the Tuner 2, JBL is claiming battery endurance of up to 12 hours. In my experience, I was able to get around 8 hours of playback time in Bluetooth mode. This was with the volume set at maximum the whole time. For charging, this speaker supports 5V, 1.2A charging via the Type-C port.

However, you will have to buy an adapter yourself as it doesn’t come included in the box. I charged the speaker using my 10W Samsung charger and it took around 4 hours for the charging to complete. If you use a lower wattage charger, it will take even longer.

Conclusion

To wrap up this review, JBL Tuner 2 should make a good companion if you are looking for an FM radio on a Bluetooth speaker. Here, the Bluetooth speaker side of things isn’t that bad either. The screen and the design set it apart from most of the options in the market. It also has the DAB radio feature in case that’s available in your region. However, if you don’t want FM radio features and are looking for a Bluetooth speaker, you should get a better option in the market like the JBL Flip 5.

JBL Tuner 2 Review: Pros & Cons

Pros: 

  • Portable and unique design
  • IPX7 waterproof rating
  • Comes with a screen
  • Operates as FM Radio, Bluetooth speaker
  • Supports DAB
  • Great battery life

Cons:

  • Prone to smudges
  • Buttons feel stiff
  • Takes hours to charge fully
  • Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity
  • Focuses more on FM Radio than Bluetooth speaker side of things

Asus ZenBook Ultrabooks with 11th-gen Tiger Lake CPU launched in Nepal

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Asus ZenBook Ultrabooks with 11th-gen Tiger Lake CPU launched in Nepal

Nagmani International, the authorized distributor of ASUS products in Nepal, organized an event to announce the arrival of the new Zenbook series Ultrabooks in Nepal. Alongside the Flip 13, the three ultrabooks presented at the event were – ZenBook 14 (UX435EG), Zenbook 13 (UX325), and Zenbook 14 (UX425). Let’s take a look at the specs, features, price, and availability of the latest Asus ZenBook Ultrabooks powered by Intel 11th Gen processors in Nepal.

Asus ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) Overview:

Design and Display

Here, Asus ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) is just 16.9mm thick and weighs just 1.19kg. It has the iconic ZenBook spun-metal finish and is available in two colors – Pine Grey and Lilac Mist. This laptop comes also has the Ergolift hinge that slightly raises the display for better typing angle and improved cooling.

Asus ZenBook 14 UX435

It features a 14.0-inch IPS LCD panel. The four-sided NanoEdge design has resulted in a 92% screen to body ratio. The FHD panel has a 16:9 aspect ratio and the viewing angle here is 178-degree. It covers 100% of the sRGB color gamut so color accuracy is not going to a problem.

ScreenPad 2.0

The highlight of this device is that it features a secondary 5.65-inch touchscreen in the form of Screenpad 2.0. It is a small interface where your usual touchpad is located. Powered by the new ScreenXpert software, the Screenpad lets uses manage tasks and facilitate seamless multitasking. It provides a collection of Asus utility tools. Then there are other features like Quick Key (automation of keyboard sequence) and Handwriting. You can even launch video, chatbox, music player, and other compatible third-party apps onto the ScreenPad for better utilization of the available space.

Asus ScreenPad 2

As expected, it can also double as a standard glass-covered precision touchpad. As a touchpad, it supports four-finger smart gestures and intelligent palm rejection.

Rest of the specs

Powering the Asus Zenbook 14 (UX435EG) are the 11th-gen Intel Tiger Lake processors. Users can choose between Core i5 and Core i7 models. With both variants, you’re also getting NVIDIA’s GeForce MX450 discrete graphics on top of the Intel Iris Xe integrated GPU. There is Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless connectivity. Asus has also included an IR webcam that supports Windows Hello.

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) Specifications:
CPU
  • Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor
  • Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor
Display 14.0-inch IPS Touchscreen, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, 300nits, sRGB: 100%
Operating system Windows 10 Home
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX450 with 2GB GDDR6 VRAM
Main memory
  • 8 GB 4266 MHz LPDDR4x (i5)
  • 16 GB 4266 MHz LPDDR4x (i7)
Storage 512 GB PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 M.2 SSD
Connectivity
  • Intel WiFi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)
  • Bluetooth 5.0
Camera IR webcam with Windows Hello support
I/O ports
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C with ASUS USB-C Easy Charge
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
  • Standard HDMI 2.0
  • MicroSD card reader
  • Audio Jack
Touchpad ASUS ScreenPad 2.0
Audio
  • Certified by Harman Kardon
  • Array microphone with Cortana and Alexa voice-recognition support
Battery 63 Wh 3-cell lithium-polymer battery
AC adapter 65-watt power adapter
Dimensions 319 X 199 X 16.9~17.9mm
Weight Approx. 1.19  ~ 1.29 kg

Asus ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) Price In Nepal 

Asus ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) is available in Nepal in 2 variants. The i5 model has a price of Rs. 153,333, whereas the i7 variant costs Rs. 176,667. You can buy them from Nagmani International or any other authorized stores in Nepal.

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) Price in Nepal Availability
Core i7, MX450, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Rs. 176,667
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Core i5, MX450, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD Rs. 153,333

Asus ZenBook 13 (UX325EA) / ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)

Moving on, Asus ZenBook 13 (UX325EA) and ZenBook 14 (UX325EA) are the latest iterations in the ZenBook Classic series. Just like the UX435EG above, these come with 11th-gen Intel processors but lack features like dedicated graphics and a secondary screen.

The two laptops come in an all-metal chassis and are both thinner and lighter than their immediate predecessors. Both the 13 and 14-inch models are 13.9mm thick but the latter is slightly heavier. Users can choose between Intel Core i5 and Core i7 Tiger Lake 11th gen processors. As there is no dedicated graphics card, you’ll have to rely on the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics. But it is a really powerful integrated graphics solution as we discovered in our test.

Asus ZenBook 13 UX325

Also, you don’t get the ScreenPad 2.0 secondary screen. Instead, Asus has included NumberPad 2.0. It’s a dual-function touchpad with an integrated LED-illuminated Numpad. You can activate the Numpad with the press of the key.

Talking about ports, you get two Thunderbolt 4 USB C ports, one Type-A port, a standard HDMI port, and a MicroSD card reader. You have Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless connectivity. There is an IR webcam with support for Windows Hello. Both laptops are powered by a 67 Wh battery.

Asus ZenBook 13 (UX325), ZenBook 14 (UX425) Specifications:
   ZenBook 13 (UX325) ZenBook 14 (UX425)
CPU
  • Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor
  • Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor
Display 13.3” LED-backlit FHD (1920 x 1080) 14” LED-backlit FHD (1920 x 1080)
Operating system Windows 10 Home
Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Main memory
  • 8 GB 4266 MHz LPDDR4X onboard (i5)
  • 16 GB 4266 MHz LPDDR4X onboard (i7)
Storage 512 GB PCIe 3.0 x2 NVMe SSD
Connectivity
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Bluetooth 5.0
Camera HD  (IR) webcam (supports Windows Hello)
I/O ports
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C with ASUS USB-C Easy Charge
  •  USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
  •  Standard HDMI 2.0
  •  MicroSD card reader
Touchpad ASUS NumberPad 2.0
Audio
  • Certified by Harman Kardon
  • ASUS SonicMaster stereo audio system with surround-sound; smart amplifier for maximum audio performance
  • Array microphone with Cortana and Alexa voice-recognition support
Battery 67 Wh lithium-polymer battery
AC adapter 65-watt power adapter
Dimensions 304 x 203 x 13.9 mm 319 x 208 x 13.9 mm
Weight Approx. 1.07~1.11 kg Approx. 1.13~1.17 kg

Asus Zenbook 13, Zenbook 14 (11th Gen) Price In Nepal  

There is no difference in pricing between the ZenBook 13 (UX325EA) and ZenBook 14 (UX425EA). The Core i7 model of both models will cost you Rs. 133,444 whereas the Core i5 model has a price tag of Asus ZenBook 14 (UX425) in Nepal is Rs. 154,444.

Asus ZenBook Variant Configuration Price in Nepal
ZenBook 13 (UX325EA) Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Rs. 154,444
Core i5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD Rs. 133,333
ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Rs. 154,444
Core i5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD Rs. 133,333
  • Check out our review of the Asus ZenBook 14 UM425 (2020).
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