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Lava launches four new Benco series of budget smartphones in Nepal

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Lava launches four new Benco series of budget smartphones in Nepal

Even though we don’t get to see new launches from Lava that often these days, the company is not done with manufacturing phones. This Indian smartphone brand recently launched four new budget phones under the Benco series in Nepal. Today we will be taking a look at the specs, features, price, and availability of Lava Benco Y40, Y30, Y50, and Y50 Pro in Nepal.

Lava Benco Y40

Benco Y40 is the cheapest of the bunch. It sports a 5-inch FWVGA panel with an aspect ratio of 16:9. The forehead and chin of the device look outdated for a phone in 2020, but we guess that’s acceptable for a budget device. It is powered by Unisoc SC9832e SoC, which is a quad-core processor with four Arm Cortex A53 cores. The graphics are handled by Mali T820 GPU. The device comes with 1GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The latter can be expanded up to 256GB using an external microSD card. Benco Y40

There is a single 5MP camera on the back with an aperture of F/1.7. It is accompanied by a flash. On the front, Lava has included a 2MP sensor with an f/2.8 aperture on the Benco Y40. The phone ships with Star OS 5.1 based on Android 9.0 Pie (Go Edition). It includes a 2500mAh battery. Connectivity-wise, it supports 4G LTE, WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth. There is a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometrics as well.

Lava Benco Y40 Specifications:

  • Display: 5″ FWVGA display
  • Rear Camera: 5MP, f/1.7 with rear flash
  • Front Camera: 2MP, f/2.8
  • Processor: Quad-core, Unisoc SC9832e with 4 x ARM Cortex-A53
  • GPU: Mali T820
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Storage: 32 GB onboard, expandable up to 256 GB
  • Battery: 2500mAh
  • Sensors: Fingerprint, G-sensor, Light

Also Read: Lava Pulse announced with heart rate and blood pressure monitoring.

Lava Benco Y30

Interestingly, the Lava Benco Y30 is a superior model to the Y40 despite bearing a lower number in its moniker. It sports a 5.71” IPS panel with HD+ resolution. There is a waterdrop notch on the screen to house the 5MP selfie camera. On the back, the 5MP rear camera is accompanied by another sensor of unspecified nature. The device is powered by Unisoc SC7731e. Lava Benco Y30

Other specs are similar to that of Y40. It is available in 1GB + 32GB memory configuration. The device packs in a 2500mAh battery, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor as well. However, this doesn’t support a 4G LTE connection.

Lava Benco Y30 Specifications:

  • Display: 5.71″ HD+ display
  • Rear Camera: 5MP, f/1.7 with rear flash
  • Front Camera: 5MP, f/1.7
  • Processor: Unisoc SC7731e
  • GPU: Mali T820
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Storage: 32 GB onboard, expandable up to 256 GB
  • Battery: 2500mAh
  • Sensors: Fingerprint, G-sensor

Lava Benco Y50, Y50 Pro

For the most part, the Becno Y50 is similar to the Y30. There is not much difference in the price tag too. Unlike the Y30, the Y50 supports 4G LTE connection too. It is powered by Unisoc SC9832e. The company has also dropped the auxiliary camera sensor on the back. The rest of the specs have remained intact. Benco Y50 Pro

On the other hand, Lava Benco Y50 Pro comes with a bigger battery of 3100mAh. The internal storage is also scaled down to 16GB. Other than that there is no difference between the Pro and vanilla Benco Y50.

Lava Benco Y50, Y50 Pro Specifications:

  • Display: 5.71″ HD+ display
  • Rear Camera: 5MP, f/1.7 with rear flash
  • Front Camera: 5MP, f/1.7
  • Processor: Unisoc SC9832e (4 x ARM Cortex-A53)
  • GPU: Mali T820
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Storage: 32 GB onboard, expandable up to 256 GB
  • Battery: 2500mAh / 3100mAh
  • Sensors: Fingerprint, G-sensor

Lava Benco Y40, Y30, Y50, Y50 Pro Price in Nepal

The Lava Benco Y40, Y30, Y50, and Y50 Pro are now available in Nepal and their respective price tags are summarized in the table below:

Lava Smartphone Models Price in Nepal
Benco Y40 Rs. 7,499
Benco Y30 Rs. 8,299
Benco Y50 Rs. 8,599
Benco Y50 Pro Rs. 9,899
  • Check out our review of Lava Benco V8.

Samsung Galaxy M01s gets a price cut in Nepal

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Samsung Galaxy M01s gets a price cut in Nepal

Just a couple of months ago, Samsung launched its budget-oriented Galaxy M01s smartphone. It is a decent entry in the budget-segment with a matching spec-sheet. And now they have dropped the price of Samsung Galaxy M01s in Nepal, making it even more affordable. 

Samsung Galaxy M01s Overview

Being the bigger sibling to the Galaxy M01, the M01s has a bigger display than that of the M01. It comes with a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution. The display has an Infinity-V notch to house the 8MP front camera.

Around the back, it has a dual-camera setup which has been arranged in a pill-shaped module. The primary lens is a 13MP sensor and the second one is a 2MP depth sensor. Furthermore, there’s a fingerprint sensor on the back too.

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Under the hood, the device runs on MediaTek Helio P22 SoC. Complementing the silicon is 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage (which can be further expanded using a dedicated micro SD card). The surprising thing, however, is that it still runs on the dated Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box. However, the M01 does run on Android 10 out of the box. Other than that, it has a 4000mAh battery that charges over MicroUSB.

Specifications:

  • Display: 6.2-inch Infinity-V display
  • Resolution: HD+
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio P22 SoC
  • RAM: 3GB
  • Storage: 32GB, expandable up to 512GB via micro SD card (Dedicated slot)
  • OS & UI: Android 9.0 with Samsung One UI Core 1.1
  • Rear Camera: Dual; 13MP primary sensor, 2MP depth sensor, LED Flash
  • Front Camera: 5MP
  • Colors: Grey, Blue
  • Security: Fingerprint Sensor (rear-mounted)
  • Battery: 4,000mAh battery, micro-USB port, 10W charging

Samsung Galaxy M01s Price in Nepal and Availability

Galaxy M01s was launched in Nepal for Rs. 15,999. However, under the new “Mazzako Winter Offer” you can get the Samsung Galaxy M01s in Nepal for the price of Rs. 14,999 right now. 

Smartphone Model Old Price   New Price  
Samsung Galaxy M01s Rs. 15,999 Rs. 14,999
  • In the meanwhile, watch our review of the Samsung Galaxy M11.

JBL TUNE 220TWS with a 12mm dynamic driver now available in Nepal

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JBL TUNE 220TWS with a 12mm dynamic driver now available in Nepal

Alongside the JBL GO 3 and JBL Live 300TWS, the JBL TUNE 220TWS is now available in Nepal as well. It has an earbuds-like design and comes with the standard Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. Let’s check out the rest of the specifications, features, official price, and availability of JBL TUNE 220TWS in Nepal.

JBL TUNE 220TWS Overview:

Design

The design of the JBL TUNE 220TWS is similar to that of Apple’s AirPods. However, it comes with a rather cheap matte finish. It has an earbud design and weighs just 57 grams. So judging by its weight, it should not bug you or feel uncomfortable to wear. However, it’s completely made up of plastic. The charging box comes in a round pebble design and has an arc-shaped flip. The flip makes it easier to quickly remove the headphones.

Sound

JBL TUNE 220TWS comes with a 12mm driver and features JBL Pure Bass Sound. It is tuned by Harman Acoustic Engineers and offers low distortion with good precision reduction. Furthermore, it also features an array of double beamforming noise cancellation microphones to reduce ambient noise.

JBL TUNE 220TWS

Controls

The right earbud acts as the master and can be used in a single mode. You can manually switch it on and off by long-pressing the button. Furthermore, the controls can also be used to answer/end calls and to activate voice assistant. Similarly, the controls on the left earbud let you change audio tracks. The earbuds, however, do not have a dedicated companion app for EQ settings.

Battery

JBL claims up to 3 hours of battery life on the TUNE 220TWS. You can further add 16 hours of juice with the charging case. However, it does not support wireless charging. Rather, it needs to be charged through a Micro USB cable and takes up to 2 hours to fully charge.

JBL Tune 220TWS Specifications:

  • Weight: 57 g
  • Driver: 12mm dynamic driver
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0
  • Battery: 22mAh (earbuds), 410mAh (charging case)
  • Playback Time: 3 hours (earbuds), 16 hours (with charging case)
  • Charging: Micro-USB port (inside 2 hours)
  • Features: Voice Assistant control, JBL Pure Bass Sound, Built-in Microphone
  • Colors: Black, White

JBL TUNE 220TWS Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of JBL TUNE 220TWS in Nepal is NPR 13,000. You can buy the JBL TUNE 220TWS Bluetooth earbuds from EvoStore or its online partner Daraz.

TWS Model
 Price in Nepal (Official)
 Availability
JBL TUNE 300TWS NPR 13,000 Hukut
  • In the meanwhile, watch our review of the Sony WH-1000XM4.

Second-gen Bose Frames Audio Sunglasses land in Nepal

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Second-gen Bose Frames Audio Sunglasses land in Nepal

Frames by Bose are not your typical sunglasses. First launched in 2018, it is a lineup of sunglasses with speakers integrated into them. These are targeted towards individuals who are looking for a brand new experience of listening to music. The company added three more sunglasses to the Frame lineup back in September, which are now available in Nepal. Let’s learn more about the specs, features, expected price in Nepal, and the availability of second-gen Bose Frames sunglasses (Tenor, Soprano, Tempo).

Second-Gen Bose Frames Sunglasses Overview

There are altogether three variants of the second-gen Bose Frames sunglasses – Tenor, Soprano, and Temp. While the first two are fashionable sunglasses for interested people, the Tempo has been designed for sports and fitness enthusiasts. You need to set these up for first-time use via the Bose Connect app (Android | iOS).

All three sunglasses have polarized lenses capable of blocking up to 99% of UV rays. Similarly, they are also claimed to have superior sound quality. Bose has used installed dual-beaming forming mics on all three sunglasses. The Volume-Optimized EQ is claimed to cover wider frequency response while limiting distortions at a higher level.

Bose Frames Tenor and Soprano

Tenor and Soprano are more stylish of the three and can be used for day to day usage. The two differ in their style and are available in different color schemes. Bose Frame Tenor is available in Mirror Blue and Silver while the Soprano is available in Rose Gold and Purple Fade.

Bose Frames Soprano
Soprano

Bose says that the two feature the thinnest speakers ever in a Bose product. However, they still look bulky than normal sunglasses. They come with 16mm drivers, which the company claims to offer better bass than the first-gen Bose Frame glasses. The lenses are scratch and shatter-resistant. Both offer a battery life of up to 5.5 hours and can be charged using Bose’s custom pogo-pin charger. They are IPX4 rating against sweat.

Bose Frames Tenor
Tenor

Bose Frames Tempo

For the same price as the Tenor and Soprano, Tempo offers better performance but users have to trade the aesthetics for functionality. It sports a bigger driver of 22mm. Bose claims that the driver can produce a sound that can be heard even when cycling at 25 miles per hour. Users can also choose between different shapes of nose pads. It gives you up to 8 hours of battery backup and you can charge them using a USB Type-C charger. It is also IPX2 certified.

Bose Frames Tempo
Tempo

Second-Gen Bose Frames Price in Nepal & Availability

The audio sunglasses under the second-gen Bose Frames (Tenor, Soprano, Tempo) all bear a price tag of NPR 35,000 in Nepal. You can buy Bose Frames Tenor, Soprano, and Tempo at EvoStore in Nepal.

Second-gen Bose Frames Model Price in Nepal (Official) Availability
Bose Frames Tenor NPR 35,000 EvoStore
Bose Frames Soprano
Bose Frames Tempo
  • Check out our review of the Insta360 One R camera.

JBL Live 300TWS in-ear earphones is now available in Nepal

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JBL Live 300TWS in-ear earphones is now available in Nepal

JBL has launched a new TWS earphone in the Nepali market. The JBL Live 300TWS was launched alongside the JBL Go 3. Let’s learn more about the specs, features, official price, and availability of JBL Live 300TWS in Nepal.

JBL Live 300TWS Overview:

Design

There is nothing to write home about the design of the JBL Live 300TWS. It sports a plastic construction. The in-ear earphones come with silicone ear tips. There are three pairs of ear tips inside the box. For a better fit, JBL has also included four pairs of wing fins. The earphones are lightweight and IPX5 certified.

JBL Live 300TWS with Charging Case

The charging case is a rectangular box with curved edges and corners. There is JBL branding on the front of the case. Inside, the letters “L” and “R” have been embedded to indicate the place for left and right earbuds, respectively. There is also a button and an LED light inside the box.

Features

Here, JBL Live 300TWS is equipped with 5.6mm sound drivers with an impedance of 16 Ohm. The driver can cover the full range of audible sound frequencies. The earphone connects to other devices via Bluetooth 5.0 connection. JBL has also included support for Fast Pairing. There is touch-enabled control that supports single tap, double-tap, triple tap, and tap-and-hold. The touch control can also be used to activate voice assistant (Google Assistant or Alexa).

JBL Live 300TWS Earbuds

Companion App

Moving on, JBL Live 300TWS boasts JBL Signature Sound technology. However, users can tweak the sound with the equalizers available in the My JBL Headphones app. The app also lets users customize the controls. Other features in the app include Ambient Aware and TalkThru. The former allows the user to focus on the surrounding. Similarly, one can talk with people without the need to remove the earphone using the TalkThru function.

Battery and Charging

Each earbud features a 55mAh lithium-ion battery. JBL claims a battery life of up to 6 hours on a single charge. With the 450mAh battery of the charging case, one can expect up to 14 hours of playback time. It takes two hours to charge the earbuds and charging case from 0 to 100% using the Type-C charging case provided in the box.

JBL Live 300TWS Specifications:

  • Weight: 67.3 g
  • Driver: 5.6mm dynamic driver
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0
  • Control: Touch
  • Battery: 55mA (earbuds); 450mAh (charging case)
  • Playback Time: 6 hours (earbuds), 14 hours (with charging case)
  • Charging: Type-C port (inside 2 hours)
  • Water Resistant: IPX5 certification
  • Companion App: My JBL Headphones (Android | iOS)

JBL Live 300TWS Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of JBL Live 300TWS Bluetooth earbuds in Nepal is NPR 19,500. You can buy JBL Live 300TWS in Nepal at EvoStore or its online partner Daraz.

TWS Model
 Price in Nepal (Official)
 Availability
JBL Live 300TWS NPR 19,500 Hukut
  • Check out our review of the Sony WH-1000XM4.

Bose QuietComfort and Sport Earbuds are finally here in Nepal

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Bose QuietComfort and Sport Earbuds are finally here in Nepal

Today’s premium TWS market is dominated by Apple AirPods Pro and Sony WF-1000XM3. However, new launches are stirring up the market. First, Huawei announced FreeBuds Pro with the world’s first dynamic noise cancelation and now Bose has announced QuietComfort Earbuds, which it claims is the world’s most effective canceling earbuds. It was announced alongside the cheaper Sport Earbuds. They are now available in Nepal as well. Let’s check out the specs, features of Bose QuietComfort, and Sport Earbuds, along with the official price of Bose QuietComfort and Sports Earbuds in Nepal.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Overview:

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds is the premium of the two and will go head to head against Apple’s and Sony’s best. The highlight of the earbuds is the noise cancellation technology that Bose claims are the most effective in the world. It makes use of both passive and active noise cancellation. The internal and external microphones detect sound from surrounding and cancel it with the opposite noise. Also, the ear nozzle has been designed to comfortably fit into the contours of the human ear; thus providing a better air seal and passive noise cancellation. Users can toggle between 11 different levels of noise cancellation.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Charging case

The actual earbuds are made up of plastic with gold plated and polymer coating here and there. The charging case is completely made up of plastic. In its official press release, Bose has clarified that it has opted for faithful reproduction of sound instead of boosts in select frequencies. As a result, the company claims will not notice any difference when they change the volume. For clearer calls, Bose has included a dedicated microphone on the right earbud that picks up your voice, filtering out the surrounding noise.

Bose QuietComfort Earbdus Design

On a single charge, the earbuds can last up to 6 hours. The charging case provides an additional 12 hours of playback time. It takes around 2 hours to charge the earbuds completely. However, a quick 15 minutes charge can add up to 2 hours of playback duration. The charging case can be charged in 3 hours using a Type-C cable. Additionally, the case supports Qi-certified wireless charging.

Bose Sport Earbuds Overview:

Here, Bose Sport Earbuds are designed to be used during workout exercises. It is smaller and more compact than the QuietComfort Earbuds. Being a cheaper alternative, it does not have the new noise reduction technology. Other than that, the specs remain similar. Like the QuietComfort, it supports Bluetooth 5.1 for wireless transmission. With it, it can connect to devices within a radius of 30ft. It also has the Active EQ for faithful sound reproduction. The battery endurance remains the same and so is the IPX4 Rating. It is also compatible with the Bose Music App.

Bose Sports Earbuds

Bose QuietComfort, Sport Earbuds Specifications:

  • Dimension: 1.54 x 1.02 x 1.06-inch / 0.74 x 1.05 x 0.83-inch
  • Charging case: 3.5 x 2 x 1.25-inch / 3.5 x 2 x 1.25-inch
  • Material: Plastic / Gold plating / Polymer coating
  • Eartips: StayHear Max tips (Silicone)
  • Case: Hard Plastic
  • EQ: Active EQ
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.1 (up to 30ft)
  • Codec: SBC, AAC
  • Battery Backup: up to 6 hours (additional 12 hours from charging case)
  • Charging Time: 2 hours (earbuds); 3 hours (charging case)
  • IP Certification: Yes, IPX4
  • Control: Touch
  • App: Bose Music App (Android | iOS)
  • Extra Features on QuietComfort: 11-level Noise Cancellation

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Price in Nepal | Bose Sport Earbuds Price in Nepal

Bose QuietComfort and Sport Earbuds are now available in Nepal for the price of NPR 42,500 and NPR 31,500 respectively. You can buy the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds and Sport Earbuds at EvoStore in Nepal.

Bose TWS Model Price in Nepal (Official) Availability
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds NPR 42,500 EvoStore
Bose Sport Earbuds NPR 31,500
  • Watch: Top 5 Best Wireless Earbuds (By Mobile Brands)

Realme Watch S with a 1.3″ circular display goes official in Nepal

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Realme Watch S with a 1.3″ circular display goes official in Nepal

Realme Watch S is the latest addition to the company’s ecosystem of AIoT products that debuted in Pakistan about a month ago. It is the company’s second smartwatch after the original Realme Watch, which is now available in Nepal. Let’s learn more about the new Realme Watch S including its specs, features, official price, and availability in Nepal.

Realme Watch S Overview

Design and Build

The first-gen Realme Watch looked like an Apple Watch because of its square display. But, the new Realme Watch S looks nothing like it as it features a circular display instead. It is a 1.3-inch display with a resolution of 360 x 360 pixels. This equates to a pixel density of around 278PPI. Unfortunately, the company is still sticking with an LCD panel instead of AMOLED. But then again, very few smartwatches in this price range offer an AMOLED panel. Realme Watch S Display

 

The watch now has a photosensitive sensor that automatically adjusts the brightness level. Also, it is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass, although the exact version hasn’t been specified. But our guess is Gorilla Glass 3 since that’s the most common standard in budget smartwatches. Moreover, the display is housed inside an Aluminium alloy case. There are two physical buttons on the right side of the case. The strap is made up of liquid silicone and it is available in four different colors – Orange, Blue, Green, and Black.

Sensors and Connectivity

Inside the Watch S, Realme has included a 3-axis accelerometer, an optical heart rate sensor, and a wearing monitoring sensor. There is also the photosensitive sensor that I mentioned earlier.

In terms of connectivity, Realme Watch S supports Bluetooth 5.0. One can connect it to any smartphones running Android 5.0 or later using the Realme Link app. Like the Realme Watch, it is not compatible with Apple’s iOS devices.

Features

Moreover, the watch supports real-time heart monitoring too. It can alert users about resting and exercise heart rate. Similarly, it can also calculate your Blood Oxygen (SpO2) level. Watch S supports a total of 16 Sports modes including football, outdoor/indoor cycle, and strength training. Still, there is no swim tracking. Other health features include sleep tracking, meditation, steps counter, idle alert, and activity tracker.

Realme Watch S can remind you of incoming calls, messages, and alarms. Similarly, users can control the music playback in their connected device using the watch. There is also a remote shutter feature to take pictures. Other features include Find My Phone, Weather Forecast, Shake Adjustment, and No Disturb Mode.

Battery and rest of the specs

The 390mAh battery in the Realme Watch S is rated to last 15 days of normal usage. Users can charge the device using the magnetic charging base of the watch. The watch is IP68 rated against damage against dust and water. Realme Watch S Water IP68 rating

Realme Watch S Specifications:

  • Dimension: 259 x 47.0 x 12.0mm (with wrist strap)
  • Weight: 48g (with wrist strap)
  • Design: Aluminum alloy case, Silicone Wrist band
  • Display: 1.3-inches LCD panel; Gorilla Glass, Auto-Brightness adjustment
  • Resolution: 360 x 360 pixels; 278PPI
  • Water Resistance Level: IP68 rating
  • Connectivity: Realme Link app
  • Compatibility: Android 5.0+ (No iOS support)
  • Sensors: 3-axis Accelerometer, Optical Heart sensor, Photosensitive sensor, Wearing monitoring sensors,
  • Sports Mode: 16 different modes
  • Battery: 390mAh
  • Battery Endurance: 15 days (hear rate function enabled)
  • Charging Type: Magnetic Charging Base

Realme Watch S Price in Nepal and Availability

Realme Watch S is now available in Nepal for the price of NPR 9,999. At this price range, it goes head-to-head against the Mobvoi TicWatch GTX. Currently, you can buy Realme Watch S in Nepal from different Realme authorized retail stores throughout the country.

Smartwatch Price in Nepal (Official) Availability
Realme Watch S NPR 9,999 Realme authorized retail stores
  • Also, check out our review of the Realme Watch.

eSewa partners up with Viber for topup and money transfer services

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eSewa partners up with Viber for topup and money transfer services

eSewa has collaborated with Viber to allow users to make instant topup and send money from within the popular messaging platform. In this post, we will talk in detail about the new eSewa Viber services. We will also show you how to link your eSewa account to Viber and use this service to send money or topup your mobile phone.

eSewa and Viber Partnership 

Both apps are really popular among Nepalese users. eSewa has been leading the digital payment sector in Nepal since its introduction in 2008. Viber, on the other hand, is a popular platform to connect with friends, families, and even colleagues. The collaboration allows users to make instant eSewa transactions from within the Viber app. As of now, users can use this feature to topup mobile balance and send money to family and friends. With the integration of eSewa transactions in Viber, users won’t have to switch between the two apps for any transaction. Similarly, users will be able to enjoy eSewa services while keeping the conversation alive in Viber.

Linking eSewa Account to Viber

But first, you need to link your eSewa account to Viber. You can do this by following these simple steps:

  1. Head over to the GIF option in the Viber chat window and select eSewa.
  2. Select Register for eSewa Viber service. You will be prompted to share your number. Click on Share number and then on the Link Account option.
  3. It will open the eSewa login window. Input your ID and MPIN correctly and hit Login.
  4. Check the Terms and Conditions box. You will then receive an OTP on your eSewa account registered mobile number. Verify the OTP and click on Confirm.

Making Transaction Using eSewa Viber Services

After you have successfully linked your eSewa account to Viber, you can now enjoy topup and money transfer services from within Viber. You can topup your mobile balance or send money from Viber by following the given steps.

  1. Head over to the GIF option in the Viber chat window and select eSewa.
  2. If you have successfully linked your eSewa account to Viber, you will be provided with three options – Topup, Send Money, and Unlink. Select the transaction that you want to carry out.
  3. You will be asked to insert the mobile number that you want to topup. In the case of Send Money, you will have to insert the eSewa ID of the recipient.
  4. Insert the amount to be recharged or transferred. In the case of Send Money, you will have to disclose the purpose of the transaction.
  5. Upon clicking on the Proceed option you will be shown the details of the transaction with the total paying amount. Click Proceed after verification.
  6. You will receive an OTP on your number. Insert it into the blank field and click on Confirm.

But wait…

As you can see, upon completion of the transaction, a message will be sent to the conversation that you accessed the eSewa menu from. It’s no problem if you are sending money to the same person. But it becomes troublesome when you have to topup your own phone or send money to someone else. Since this system relies on opening up a conversation to carry on a transaction, a third user gets unnecessarily notified in the aforementioned scenario. Maybe they could’ve integrated this feature in some other section than the chat window.

The last word

This integration of eSewa within the Viber app does help in carrying out eSewa transaction is actually helpful, especially if you use the app extensively for topups and transfers. However, we still think that integration can get better. You only need to have one app installed and that’s about it. You are still using the eSewa app. It’s just that it’s a tone version with limited features. It resides within the messaging platform but doesn’t utilize any of its features. For instance, if I’m using Viber I would the fund transfer to be as easy as selecting the recipient from the contact list and hitting the send button. Instead, I have to open a chat, open an extension, input recipient, and then hit send.

To sum it up, it’s exciting to see eSewa collaborate with a platform as big as Viber. Many will find the new feature useful in its present state. However, if eSewa and Viber still need to work to make the integration seamless. As of now, it feels like Viber has allocated has a small portion of its real state for eSewa to carry out its business. If the two companies improved the current platform to allow one to leverage the capability of the other it could change the game altogether.

This is what we think of the story. You may have a different opinion about this new feature. Let us know what you think of this feature in the comments section below.

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Xiaomi launches Mi Reader Pro with an integrated voice assistant

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Xiaomi launches Mi Reader Pro with an integrated voice assistant

Most of us know Xiaomi for its aggressively priced smartphones. However, a major chunk of the company’s profit comes with its IoT products. Last year, it announced the Mi Reader for e-book readers. And now the company has succeeded it with a Pro model. In this post, we will be taking a look at the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Xiaomi Mi Reader Pro in Nepal.

Mi Reader Pro Overview

Design and Display

The Mi Reader Pro features a massive screen with a diagonal length of 7.8-inch. Similarly, it packs a resolution of 1872 x 1404 pixels with a 300ppi pixel density. Instead of regular color panels, it has an e-paper panel developed by E Ink. Such displays are great for e-book readers since they reduce the strain that one may experience from prolonged exposure to normal displays. Users can also adjust the color tone of the display. Likewise, the Mi Reader Pro comes with 24 user-adjustable brightness levels. Mi Reader Pro Display

Thus e-book reader looks massive because of the thick bezels surrounding the screen. The chin is even thicker as it accommodates a button. Mi Reader Pro weighs around 245 grams and has a thickness of 7mm.

Internal specs

Moving on, this e-reader is powered by an unspecified quad-core CPU. It comes with 2GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The device ships with a custom UI based on Android 8.1. It is backed by a 3,200mAh battery which supports 10W charging. Xiaomi claims a standby time of up to 70 days on the Mi Reader Pro. Connectivity-wise, it comes with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0.

Features

Xiaomi has packed some cool features in the new Mi Reader Pro. For instance, the company has integrated its Xiao Ai voice assistant into the device. Thus, the Reader Pro supports voice reading. Also, users can use the smart assistant to locate automatic keyboards and to make searching faster and easier. Mi Reader Pro Voice Assistant

Other features include support for Baidu Cloud and WeChat Reading. It supports multiple file formats such as pdf, epub, txt, excel, ppt, and doc. The e-book reader has an EPDC controller for smooth page-turning.

Users can also transfer books from an external device to the Mi Reader Pro if they both connected to the same WLAN network. There are four more ways to transfer e-book that includes transfer via Bluetooth and USB connection to PC.

Mi Reader Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

Mi Reader Pro is available for pre-order in China for 1,099 Yuan. It will compete against Amazon Kindle Oasis provided that it launches globally. If it launches here, we can expect the price of the Mi Reader Pro in Nepal to be around NPR 22,000.

E-book Reader Price in China Price in Nepal (Expected)
Mi Reader Pro 1,099 Yuan NPR 22,000
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Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 678 brings minor upgrades over the 675

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Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 678 brings minor upgrades over the 675

Earlier this month, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 888 chipset which will power the Android flagships in 2021. And now, the company has announced another smartphone processor. The new Snapdragon 678 is the latest mid-range chipset from Qualcomm.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 SoC Overview

Architecture

Snapdragon 678 SoC is the successor to the Snapdragon 675 which was launched back in 2018. However, it’s more of a refresh than a successor. For starters, both the chipset are based on the 11nm process technology. They also feature the same Kyro 460 CPU architecture but the one on the SD 678 is clocked higher at 2.2GHz. That is 200MHz faster than that on the Snapdragon 675. Similarly, Qualcomm is promising a performance increase in the GPU as well. However, it didn’t mention how it was achieved since both the SoC have Adreno 612 GPU.

ISP

Other than the higher clock speed, there is hardly anything that distinguishes the SD 678 from its predecessor. It features the same Spectra 205L ISP that supports a single-camera setup of up to 48MP. The inclusion of Qualcomm 3rd gen AI engine allows Bokeh effect, Low-light capture, and laser autofocus. One can also record 4K videos and slow-mo videos.

Connectivity

Here, the 678 comes with a Snapdragon X12 LTE Modem which is a 4G modem. Theoretically, it can attain download and upload speed up to 600Mbps and 150Mbps, respectively. It also supports aggregation and Licensed Assisted Access.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 Specifications: 

  • Process: 11nm
  • Core Architecture: Octa-core Kryo 460 CPU (up to 2.2GHz)
  • GPU: Adreno 612
  • Memory Support: 2 x 16-bit LPDDR4/4x (up to 8GB)
  • ISP: Spectra 250L
  • Modem: Snapdragon X12 LTE
  • Display Support: FHD+, 90Hz
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1

Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 SoC Availability

We could see some lower midrange smartphones make use of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 SoC in 2021. However, Qualcomm has not announced if any smartphone brand is working on it. Given the recent trend of 5G, we expect smartphone manufacturers to incline more towards the Snapdragon 690.

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