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First lot of medical equipment donations from the Jack Ma & Alibaba Foundation arrive Nepal

Nikhil Shrestha

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March 29, 2020

First lot of medical equipment donations from the Jack Ma & Alibaba Foundation arrive Nepal

With the entire world struggling to battle against the recent outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the situation seemingly doesn’t have an end date yet. The initial epicenter of the outbreak – Wuhan, China has been a paragon of hope to the entire world. That’s because the situation there has been controlled to the point where the city health officials have declared the risk level of the pandemic from “high” to “medium”. However, it’s still wreaking havoc across other parts of the world. Italy, which has the world’s second-best healthcare system, and the USA – who was deemed the most prepared to deal with a pandemic, are overrun with patients. It’s scary times – not gonna lie.

What would happen to Nepal?

Now let’s imagine what would happen if the virus spread in Nepal at the same rate as in the aforementioned countries. Our healthcare system is nowhere near capable of dealing with an epidemic of such magnitude. That’s just how it is. Lack of adequate healthcare officials, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) kits, and the overall incompetent infrastructure means COVID-19 would absolutely cripple our country if not contained. So, I hope every single one of us is doing our absolute best in minimizing the spread of the virus.

Social distancing? → Practice it!
Hands? → Frequently wash it!
other preventive measures? → just do it!

Because of what Nepal is working with, it doesn’t take an expert to figure out that there’s a big danger lurking around. With our limited resources, we absolutely CANNOT afford to have our healthcare workers fall in sick, or God forbid, worse. Local manufacturing of masks through the collaborative venture of the Nepal Chamber of Commerce & other prominent industrialists has begun. Also, the National Innovation Center (NIC) led by Mr. Mahabir Pun, received Nepal government’s approval for producing PPEs. However, the harsh reality is that it’s simply not enough. We need more; more PPEs, more masks, more everything!

Also read: Alibaba’s AI-powered diagnostic system that detects COVID-19 infection in just 20 seconds

Jack Ma Foundation, Alibaba Foundation assists!

Well, times like these are when the big corporates should step in and help out in any way they can. And one (or in this case, two) such two philanthropic organizations helping Nepal with medical equipment in the case of the COVID-19 crisis are the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation. Nepal is one of the 23 Asian countries (and other regions) to receive the essential medical supplies by these two foundations.

The total donation includes a total of 7.4 million masks, 485,000 test kits, 100,000 sets of protective clothing, and other assorted medical equipment. And the first batch of the donations arrived at Nepal’s Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) today (29th March 2020), which was received by the Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal.

this delivery to Nepal is a part of the donation of medical supplies to 10 Asian countries including a total of 1.8 million masks, 210,000 testing kits, and 36,000 protective clothing.

Mr. Lino Ahlering (Daraz Nepal, MD) and Ms. Hou Yanqi (Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China for Nepal) were present in the brief ceremony of handing out the contributions to Mr. Bhanu Bhakta Dhakal (Minister for Health and Population, Nepal).

Thank you!

“We hope this donation will help Nepal contain the spread of COVID-19. We are making our best effort to support the global community. It is not easy to source and transport medical supplies to where it is needed the most, but we are working hard to get it done,” said the Jack Ma Foundation.

This is a great deal, really. Not only Nepal, but the Jack Ma Foundation & Alibaba Foundation is also involved in donations of valuable medical resources to other parts of the world too, like Asia, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. Additionally, the two foundations are likely to announce more initiatives and donations in the coming days.

Now, how those resources will be utilized is entirely up to the Nepal government. We hope that it finds the most efficient and effective way to distribute these throughout the country.

Apart from the donations of the physical materials, the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation have also supported the publication of a handbook. It includes key findings from all the healthcare workers associated with the treatment of COVID-19 in China at its peak. You can check it out here.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite announced: Most affordable 5G phone?

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March 29, 2020

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Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite announced: Most affordable 5G phone?

Major smartphones brand have already unveiled their top-tier flagship 5G smartphones and now their focus is on the mid-range market segment. The latest brand to follow the road is Xiaomi which has recently announced Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite, an affordable 5G phone for the masses. Let’s check out the specs, expected price in Nepal and official launch date of Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite Overview

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite will be the cheapest offering under the Xiaomi Mi 10 series and will feature specs inferior to both Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. However, it is a great device considering its price. So, let’s dive deeper into what we can expect from the device.

Display

To start, Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite will come with a 6.57-inch AMOLED display. While both of the other two Mi 10 series devices feature punch-hole display, this one features a water-drop style notch on top-center part of the screen. An optical fingerprint sensor has been fitted under the display. The display misses out on the trend of higher refresh rate we’ve seen in other mid-range devices.

Chipset

Xiaomi Mi Lite will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G. It has been the go-to 5G chipset for midrange devices lately. The chipset features an integrated 5G modem. In terms of RAM and storage, the device may be available in 6GB and 8GB RAM variants with storage starting from 128GB, though exact detail is yet to be revealed. Xiaomi has included its liquid cooling technology to balance the heat during intensive gaming sessions.

Also, Check out Nokia 8.3 5G powered by Snapdragon 765G

Camera

On the back, there is a quad-camera setup. At first glance, the arrangement of the four camera sensors looks similar to that on the Redmi Note 9 Pro series. However, on this device, the camera module is on the top-left edge of the back panel. The primary camera is a 48MP sensor and it comes with AI capabilities. The details about other lenses have not been officially mentioned by Xiaomi but we suspect they include an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 5MP macro lens. Upfront, there’s a 16MP selfie camera inside the notch. On the software side, Xiaomi has teased Vlog mode, Night mode 2.0, 120fps slow-motion video and other camera features.

Check out the camera setup on Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

Others

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite will feature a 4,160mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging. The color options on this one are White, Gray and Green.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G Specifications (confirmed):

Display: 6.57-inches AMOLED panel; 60Hz refresh rate
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G; 7nm Mobile Platform
CPU: Octa-core (1×2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1×2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Back Camera: 48MP main sensor (other lenses not confirmed)
Front Camera: 16MP front-facing camera
Security: Fingerprint sensor(Under-display, optical)
Battery: 4,160mAh cell; 20W charging

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G Price and Availability

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite will only hit the market outside China. It will first hit the European market in May 2020 where its starting price is set at 349 euros. Unlike the previous two devices in the series, this could launch here in Nepal and we expect the price of Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite in Nepal to be NPR 48,000 for 4/64GB variant and NPR 54,000 for 6/128GB variant.

Model name	Expected Price in Nepal
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite (4/64GB)	~ NPR 48,000
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite (6/128GB)	~ NPR 54,000

Huawei being pressured into “helping less” in Europe amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

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March 28, 2020

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Huawei being pressured into “helping less” in Europe amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

Cisco was kind enough to invest $225 million for the fight against the coronavirus. Similarly, Facebook too has pledged around $100 million for a similar cause. In a similar move, Huawei too had announced that it would be donating masks to multiple European countries. It seemed as if all the tech giants were in, on this battle. However, a recent update suggested that due to certain remarks made by EU’s foreign Chief, Huawei will lower its efforts for help for the COVID-19 outbreak.

The outbreak of COVID-19 started in China. However, currently the number of new cases there is down to a single figure there. Thus, factories there have slowly started to return to their normal workflow. Now, the new epicenter for this virus is Europe & the US. Daily cases and the number of deaths are increasing there. Thus, Huawei rightly tried to support Europe in this battle by donating a large number of masks.

But the situation has changed now, and Huawei reportedly will decrease its donation of masks to Europe it provides for the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. This comes after a recent comment made by Josep Borell, the EU’s Foreign Chief.

According to him, Huawei is doing all this just to push a Chinese agenda.

China is supposedly trying to prove that it is much better than the US in dealing with such a crisis and is a better and reliable partner for Europe. Furthermore, he also threw allegations that China has tried to discredit the EU too.

Now, this is nothing more than a new chapter in the trade war between China and the US. Huawei has already suffered a lot due to this. Their current devices do not support Google app services. Even their latest device, the P40, and P40 Pro only have Huawei’s custom AppGallery. Thus it makes sense that the smartphone makers do not want to get dragged further into this conflict. Even so, Huawei has stated that it will still help health authorities in Europe if a discussion is done. Moreover, the company further states that this donation in no way was a promotional campaign of Huawei in Europe.

What do you think about it people? Is this really the correct time to dive into politics? Or would it be much better if we ward off this pandemic unitedly? Do comment your thoughts!

KGH initiates Free Food Distribution Camp in Kathmandu

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March 28, 2020

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KGH initiates Free Food Distribution Camp in Kathmandu

We all know about the current situation of the world due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak and it’s time that we start doing what we can from our side to help ease the current situation of fear and panic. Today, we will be writing about a free food distribution camp that going on in the valley. This initiation from the Kathmandu Guest House (KGH) Group hopes to help the needy ones.

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KGH Free Food Distribution Camp

This Free Food Distribution Camp is supported by Kathmandu Guest House Nepal and it was scheduled to start from March 27. But considering the circumstances, it initiated early on and is still going on. As part of the initiation, each individual will be provided a 300gm packet of food. Each pack will include beaten rice, peanut, potato bhujiya, instant noodle and a packet of biscuit. Free food will be distributed from the west gate of Kathmandu Guest House form 11:00 am to 11:30 am. For those, we are unfamiliar with the venue, it is located at Saat-Ghumti Nepal.

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Though the organizers had decided to distribute food from two other locations, it hasn’t been possible because of the lockdown. The duration of the camp is not certain but the organizers are determined to carry it out as long as they can. As of now, a thousand packets have already been distributed.

Our responsibility

Due to the pandemic, people are hesitating to get out of the house. It may not sound like a problem to many but the working-class people without steady income have greatly been affected. This initiation doesn’t require any volunteers but it requires people that can make this accessible to the targetted group. We need to make sure this reaches out to those people who are really in need of it. And we believe all of us will play our part in this.

Let’s act responsibly in this time of emergency. Keep yourself and your family safe, and take every precautionary measure possible.

Huawei P40 launched: Has a 50MP “Ultra Vision” camera and supports 30x Max Zoom

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March 27, 2020

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Huawei P40 launched: Has a 50MP “Ultra Vision” camera and supports 30x Max Zoom

The Huawei P40 series is finally here. Yesterday, in an online-only event, Huawei launched what it hopes to be the competitor for the Samsung Galaxy S20 series. With all the trade war with the US, last year was certainly difficult for Huawei. However, with the launch of the P40 series, the company hopes to make a strong comeback in 2020. The three devices that launched yesterday were the Huawei P40, P40 Pro and P40 Pro+. And honestly, all three of them look great. Obviously, the current lockdown will hinder the availability of these devices worldwide. However, once this chaos passes, they will certainly be available in the market. These are top-end devices so don’t expect the price of Huawei P40 in Nepal to be any cheaper.

Huawei P40 Overview

The Huawei P40 comes as a direct successor of the Huawei P30 that launched last year. Unlike the Pro and the Pro+ models, the standard Huawei P40 only has a 6.1-inch screen with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution. On the left top corner, you’ll see the cutouts for the selfie camera. Punch-hole cutouts are the way to go, and I’m glad that it is successfully replacing the notch display. Disappointingly, the screen only has the standard 60Hz refresh rate. The display panel is OLED, thus it supports in-display fingerprint. And apparently, this sensor is 30% faster than that of the P30.

New cameras!

The biggest improvement that this phone has over its predecessor is the camera. The P40 Pro+ might be the best of the lot, though the setup on this one is no joke either. It comes with a 50MP RYYB primary lens, a 16MP ultra-wide shooter and an 8MP telephoto lens. Its telephoto lens is capable of offering 3x optical zoom and probably more in terms of digital zoom.

Upfront, the selfie camera is a powerful 32MP shooter. However, this standard variant unlike the other two does not have a ToF sensor. Also making a debut on the Huawei P40 series is the company’s new voice assistant – Celia.

Under the hood, this device runs on the Kirin 990 5G chipset. Now, it is the same one that we saw in Mate 30, so performance-wise, it should be smooth. Moreover, the company has claimed that this chip is good for power-optimization too. The standard memory/storage option you get with the P40 is 8GB/128GB. And as for the battery, it is powered by a 3800mAh one which supports 22.5W wired charging.

Now, the device still doesn’t support Google Play Services. Thus, you’ll have to rely on Huawei’s AppGallery to download apps.

Also read: Huawei’s journey ahead, without Google

Huawei P40 Specifications:

Body	5.86 x 2.80 x 0.33 inches; 175 gm; IP53 certification
Display	6.1-inches OLED panel; 60Hz refresh rate; 422 PPI; 86.3% screen-to-body ratio
Resolution	FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels); 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Chipset	HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G; 7nm+ Mobile Platform
CPU	Octa-core (2×2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2×2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G76 MP16
RAM	8GB
Storage	128GB UFS 3.0 (expandable up to 256GB via an NM card)
Software & UI	Android 10 (AOSP + HMS) with Huawei’s EMUI 10.1 on top
Rear Camera	Triple-camera (Leica); LED flash – 50MP, f/1.9 primary wide shooter, OIS, PDAF – 16MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor – 8MP, f/2.4 telephoto lens, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 5x hybrid zoom, 30x max zoom
Front Camera	32MP, f/2.0 aperture; Dual Pixel AF; IR camera
Security	Infrared face recognition, Optical in-display fingerprint scanner
Connectivity	Hybrid dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, sub-6GHz 5G, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, NFC, USB Type-C
Battery	3800 mAh; 22.5W Huawei SuperCharge
Colors	Silver Frost, Deep Sea Blue, Bluish Gold, Ice White, Black

Huawei P40 Price in Nepal, Availability

In the international market, the Huawei P40 will be available for purchase from April 7, 2020. However, as mentioned above, due to the current lockdown, it will not be available immediately in stores in Nepal. Still, it should arrive pretty soon. Price-wise, the P40 will cost €799 (~NRs. 1,05,540). The price of Huawei P40 in Nepal will probably around the same range i.e MRP. 1,00,000 – 1,10,000.

Model Name	Price in Nepal (Expected)	Availability (Expected)
Huawei P40	Rs. 1,10,000	April – May 2020

As the world battles COVID-19, something more deadly might be coming!

Pratima Adhikari

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March 26, 2020

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As the world battles COVID-19, something more deadly might be coming!

If we take a look back in the history of epidemics, pandemics and other deadly diseases, what is clear is that all of those have been a result of human activities (or rather cruelties). The HIV virus spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Swine Flu originated from a pig farm in Mexico; all because humans butchered and savored those animals in an unimaginable way. COVID-19 (coronavirus), as everyone is aware of by now, is believed to be a result of merciless killing and selling of exotic and wild animals in a market in Wuhan, China!

So, don’t be surprised at how and why all of this virus spread is happening in the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned the world of an unknown virus (codenamed Virus X at that time) for years now. With all the factory farms, animal meat market, exotic animal trading, the situation that we are going through right now was expected if not apparent.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Exposing them all!

Wayne Hsiung, the co-founder of Direct Action everywhere, is facing a total of 16 felonies for whistleblowing the kind of treatment animals get inside US factory farms. In a recent video by him, he explains how dreadfully overcrowded and unsanitary those factory farms are. These places, as he explains are perfect grounds for breeding infections.

Animals in such places are fed antibiotics, such as tetracycline, penicillin, and carbadox. These drugs banned in most countries for the effects they have on human health.

So, why isn’t anyone with authority addressing these threats? Well, turns out, the US meat industry sends in a lot of money in political donations and the pharmaceutical industries spend a lot in lobbying. Because of this, they get a free check to do whatever they want.

Hence, those dreadful conditions continue to be the way they are, resulting in more viruses and flu outbreaks. So, if we look from that perspective, we are likely to face something more dangerous in the future.

Also read: Fusemachines Nepal’s open-source platform for info on COVID-19

Taking a look at the mortality rate of some pandemics

The entire world is blaming China for the outbreak right now. But a dangerous disease could easily spread from anywhere in the world. That’s because of the evidently horrible conditions the meat industry operates in. If we look at the mortality rate, the number of people who have died of the Coronavirus is around 3.4% in the entire world (to date). In comparison, Smallpox had a mortality rate that was as high as 30%. Likewise, Ebola killed around 50% of infected people.

This does not mean, by any means, we should take the COVID-19 (coronavirus) lightly. But here, what we are trying to give a heads-up to is something more dangerous that might occur in the future, if we don’t change!

It’s not the chicken’s fault that it’s bred in horrible conditions. When that chicken catches a deadly virus, humans still don’t understand that it’s the breeders’ fault to keep them in such conditions. Rather, it’s the government’s fault for failing to implement a check mechanism. The consumers who buy the meat knowing how it’s prepared are also at fault here.

Therefore, after the COVID-19 (coronavirus) is over (which we hope for the soonest), it might not be long before another pandemic starts. That one might have an even higher mortality rate, endangering the human species as a whole – once again.

Vivo Y91c 2020 launched in Nepal but should you buy it?

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March 26, 2020

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Vivo Y91c 2020 launched in Nepal but should you buy it?

Vivo has never been the one to provide its customers with a value-for-money smartphone. Their newest offering dubbed the Vivo Y91c 2020 imitates the same. It offers a big battery and stylish design, but comes with an outdated chipset and software. You can now purchase the Vivo Y91c 2020 in Nepal for a budget price.

Vivo Y91c 2020 Overview

Starting off with the specs sheet, the phone gets a 6.22-inch HD+ display. The water drop styled notch houses a 5MP f/1.8 camera. On the back, a 13MP f/2.2 sensor resides alongside the LED flash. MT6762R is the processor in charge, and helping it out is 2GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage.

Vivo Y91c Color options

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A sizable 4030mAh battery keeps the device on, while Android 8.1 takes on the software responsibilities with Funtouch OS 4.5 on top. Port selection includes a USB 2.0 and a headphone jack. It gets Bluetooth 4.2, a 2.4G capable Wifi adapter, GPS, OTG support, smart wake, and eye protection mode.

Also Read: Government says illegally obtained phones will not work in the country soon

The phone should be available in three colors, Sunset Red, Ocean Blue, and Fusion Black. You also get a protective film pre-applied and a protective casing in the box. So, is the Rs 16,790 a worthy price to pay for the Y91c? As it stands, the Galaxy M10 makes a much better case for itself, or you could add up a bit and aim for the Galaxy M20.

Vivo Y91c Specifications:

Operating System: Android 8.1 with FunTouch OS 4.5
CPU: Octa-core 2.0 GHz
Chipset: MediaTek 6762R
GPU: PowerVR GE8320
Display: 6.22-inch IPS LCD (1520*720px)
Rear cameras: 13MP
Front camera: 5 MP
RAM: 2GB
ROM: 32 GB (expandable upto 256GB)
Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi
Extras: GPS, OTG support, smart wake, eye protection mode
Battery: 4030mAh
Colors: Sunset Red, Ocean Blue, Fusion Black

Vivo Y91c 2020 Price in Nepal [Updated]

Vivo Y91C is a budget phone from Vivo and is the highest-selling Vivo phone in Nepal. It has a price tag of Rs. 14,999.

Model Name	Old Price	New Price in Nepal
Vivo Y91C 2020	Rs. 14,690	Rs.14,999

OnePlus Pay is now available for OnePlus 7T owners in China

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March 26, 2020

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These days, smartphone brands aren’t just smartphone brands. Companies are always looking for ways to expand their portfolios. And the latest brand to embark on a new adventure is OnePlus, which has launched its own mobile payment system called “OnePlus Pay” in China. Let’s find more about the new digital payment solution from the Chinese giant.

OnePlus Pay

The launch of OnePlus Pay is not surprising news. OnePlus first teased the product during the launch event of the OnePlus 7T series last year. The company has kept its promise of making OnePlus Pay official in 2020. As of now, this app is only available in OnePlus 7T series devices that run on Hydrogen OS. In case you are hearing it for the first time, Hydrogen OS is the Chinese adaptation of the Oxygen OS. The app is available in the Wallet section of the latest stable version of the Hydrogen OS.

Check out our review of OnePlus 7T

OnePlus Pay is no different than digital wallets from other companies because it utilizes NFC (Near Field Communication) technology. It is even easier to use in a POS terminal with Quick Flash supports as the user only needs to type in the password to complete a transaction. You can launch the service just by double-clicking the power key on OnePlus 7T devices that are running the latest version of both Hydrogen OS and Wallet App.

OnePlus Pay’s Competition

Everyone is expecting OnePlus Pay to battle against the likes of Google Pay and Samsung Pay. However, since both of them are already a success in the global market, OnePlus wants to conquer the Chinese market first. So the immediate rivals to the OnePlus Pay are apps like Alipay and WeChat and it needs to support most of the mainstream banks in China to stand above them.

Global Launch

As of now, the digital payment app is available only for the Chinese audience. However, the company is working on making it available in other regions of the world. Rumors suggest that the Chinese launch will be followed by a launch in the US. The app will also land in India in the future. We are expecting to hear more from OnePlus during the launch event of its OnePlus 8 series which is scheduled for next month.

After it is available globally, we have to see how it fairs against similar payment solutions. Will people choose it over Mi Pay, Samsung Pay, Realme PaySa and Google Pay?

Samsung Galaxy A31 is officially here with a Super Amoled display and quad-camera setup

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March 26, 2020

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Samsung Galaxy A31 is officially here with a Super Amoled display and quad-camera setup

The coronavirus pandemic might have forced a worldwide lock-down, but one thing it certainly has not been able to stop is the launch of new smartphones. Just yesterday, Samsung officially added a new device to its list of mid-range devices. Yup, the Samsung Galaxy A31 has officially here. And it is here to spice up the game. Now, the device has been announced during a lock-down, so obviously, we won’t see it here in Nepal soon. However, I do believe, once launched, the price of Samsung Galaxy A31 in Nepal will be reasonable.

Overview

Let’s begin with the display. It has a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 1080p+ resolution. I was kind of hoping that this device would launch with a punch-hole display, however, they have opted for a subtle U-shaped notch with this one. The notch houses a 20MP selfie shooter. And as with smartphones with AMOLED display, this one too has an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Moving on, the rear camera on this one is a quad-cam setup. Positioning and display-wise, the camera setup looks similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy M31. The primary lens is of 48MP and it is backed up by an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 5MP macro lens, and a 5MP depth sensor.

Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy A31 uses MediaTek Helio P65 chipset. This chipset includes two Cortex-A75 CPU’s and performance-wise it should be somewhat similar to the Galaxy M31. In terms of memory, it comes with two variants – 4GB and 6GB. And the available storage options are 64GB and 128GB respectively. However, there is a microSD slot available for those looking to expand the storage.

Finally, this smartphone packs in a huge 5000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging. They could have bumped it up to 20W maybe but 15W is what we get in this one.

Samsung Galaxy A31 Specifications:

Body	6.27 x 2.88 x 0.34 inches; 185 gm
Display	6.4-inches Super AMOLED panel with 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution
Chipset	MediaTek Helio P65
GPU	Arm G52
RAM	4GB, 6GB
Storage	64 / 128GB (expandable using SD card)
Software & UI	Samsung’s One UI 2.0 on top of Android 10
Rear Camera	Quad camera (48MP f/2.0 primary shooter; 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide lens with 123º FOV; 5MP f/2.4 depth sensor; 5MP f/2.4 macro sensor; LED flash)
Front Camera	20MP f/2.2 lens
Security	In-display fingerprint scanner
Connectivity	Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/BDS, USB Type-C
Battery	5000 mAh with 15W fast charging
Colors	Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Blue, Prism Crush Red, Prism White

Samsung Galaxy A31 Price in Nepal, Availability

Samsung Galaxy A31 will be available from April. However, in this instance, we don’t know the exact date nor the pricing of the device. The device is comparable to the Galaxy M31 and thus its pricing should be comparable to that of the M31. So, my guess would be that the price of Samsung Galaxy A31 will be somewhere around $200-$210 and its price in Nepal should also be similar i.e MRP 25,000.

Model Name	Price in Nepal (Expected)	Availability (Expected)
Samsung Galaxy A31	NRs. 25,000	April – May 2020

Xiaomi unveils Redmi Smart TV MAX with a gigantic 98-inch 4K screen!

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March 26, 2020

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Xiaomi unveils Redmi Smart TV MAX with a gigantic 98-inch 4K screen!

China is slowly recovering from the chaos caused by the spread of coronavirus. People are starting to return to their daily routines and some factories have begun production. While the rest of us are still locked down for a foreseeable future, it is good to know that at least one country has started to recover. In the midst of all this, a Chinese tech giant, Xiaomi, has unveiled something extravagant. Their latest device, the Redmi Smart TV MAX, is an enormous monster. Why you may ask? For starter, the device has a humongous 98-inch screen.

Overview

Yup, you read that right, the Redmi Smart TV MAX has a 98-inch screen. It is an LCD panel and offers 4K resolution. Moreover, the display comes with a 60Hz refresh rate and it covers 85% of the NTSC color space. Xiaomi has gone full-throttle in providing the best display with this one as it has 192 zones local dimming and HDR support. Furthermore, multiple image-enhancing technologies – 20 to be specific, have been used to improve the viewing experience. Interface-wise, the device has 3 HDMI, 1AV, 1 network, 2 USB and 1 S/PDIF ports.

Under the hood, this television uses the Amlogic T972 chipset. It comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage. As for the software, it runs on PatchWall, Xiaomi’s custom software that is built on Android 10. This device obviously is a part of the whole Xiaomi ecosystem thing, thus the TV can act as a single control hub for all of your Xiaomi smart devices.

Also read: Fusemachines Nepal’s open-source platform for COVID-19 info

Redmi Smart TV MAX Specifications:

Display: 98-inches LCD Flat panel; 85% NTSC color gamut; 60Hz refresh rate; 178º viewing angle
Resolution: 4K Ultra-HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Dimensions (W x H): 86.22 x 49.40-inches (w/o stand); 86.22 x 53.30-inches (w/ stand)
Weight: 68.0 kg (w/o stand); 70.1 kg (w/ stand)
Sound: 2CH Stereo Speakers with 8W Output (RMS); Dolby Audio, DTS-HD audio
OS: Xiaomi’s PatchWall
Processor: Amlogic T972 Chipset (Cortex A55 CPU, Mali-G31 MP2 GPU)
Storage: 4GB RAM, 64GB Memory
HDR: Yes (HDR10)
Power: 220V ~ 50/60Hz (550W)
Wireless Connectivity: WiFi (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth
I/O Ports: 3x HDMI (including one HDMI ARC), 2x USB, 1x Ethernet (LAN), 1x Power Supply, 1x S/PDIF, 1x AV, 1x Analogue DTMB

Redmi Smart TV MAX Pricing and Availability

A TV that is the size of a table tennis board obviously won’t come cheap. It is priced at $2,835/CNY 20,000. Now, with the lock-down in place worldwide, Xiaomi has not specified any global release date. However, for those in China, the sale of Redmi Smart TV MAX will start on 9th April.

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