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Motorola Moto G8 unveiled: What exactly are you up to, Motorola?

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March 8, 2020

Motorola Moto G8 unveiled: What exactly are you up to, Motorola?

I don’t know if you remember it but Motorola G-series was once a go-to name in the entry and mid-range market segment. That was when the Chinese brands, that are popular now, weren’t that popular and people still hesitated to choose them. But things have changed now. Motorola is now owned by Lenovo and the G series has lost its spark. However, people still prefer the brand given the past glory and that the devices promise with the durability and the vanilla Android experience. That is the reason Motorola still manages to launch new devices. The latest being the Motorola Moto G8.

Motorola G8 Series

The G8 isn’t the first device under the G8 series. The fact that Motorola launched the G8 Plus, G8 play before the vanilla G8 still confuses people. The sequence got more unusual when Motorola added G8 Power to the line. Normally, brands kick start a series by announcing the vanilla model first. Even Motorola announced the whole of the G7 series at once.

Motorola Moto G8

The Motorola Moto G8 specs are as confusing as the chronology of the G8 series. If you were looking for significant upgrades over the Moto G7, there’s hardly anything. In fact, Motorola has downgraded some of the stuff in G8 compared to G7.

The first downgrade is the display. Motorola G8 comes with a 6.4-inch punch-hole LCD display with HD resolution. Motorola G7 came with a 6.2-inch display with FHD+ resolution. And a bigger display with low resolution in a successor doesn’t make sense if you ask us. However, Motorola has replaced the notch in the G7 with a punch hole in G8.

Moto G8 comes with Snapdragon 665 which is an upgrade to the chipset in G7. It is the same chipset in the G8 Plus. There are 4GB RAM and 64GB storage onboard. The storage is user expandable but you will have to choose between dual-sim and microSD as the device lacks a dedicated microSD slot.

Motorola G8 features a triple camera setup on the back – both G8 Plus and G7 features a dual-camera setup. The primary camera is a 16MP sensor with 1.12-micron pixel size and f/1.7 aperture. It is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide sensor with 119-degree FOV and a 2MP macro sensor. The device also features a Laser AF system.

G8 gets its juice from a 4,000mAh battery which is in line with the battery in G8 Plus and G8 Play. The battery supports 10W fast charging. Bigger battery coupled with slower charging technology means that it will take more time to charge G8 than it took to charge G7. The charging is done through the Type-C port. You also get a 3.5mm headphone jack and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor with the Motorola logo on it.

Moto G8 Specifications

Display	6.4-inch IPS LCD Display
Resolution	720 x 1560 pixels
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
CPU	Octa-core (4x 2.0Ghz Kyro 260 Gold +4 x 1.8Ghz Kyro 260 silver )
GPU	Adreno 610
RAM	4GB
Memory Configuration	64GB
Software & UI	Android 10
Rear Camera	16MP primary sensor, 1/1.2micorn pixel size, f/1.7 8MP Ultrawide (119-degree), f/2.2 2MP Macro lens, f/2.2
Front camera	8MP sensor, f/2.0
Security	Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
Audio	3.5mm jack
Connectivity	WIfi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, Type-C,
Battery	4,000mAH with 10W Flash Charge
Sensors	accelerometer, light, proximity, gyro,
Color Options	Capri Blue, White Prism

Moto G8 Price and Launch

As of now, the device is only available in Brazil for 1,299 Reals, however, people will get 12% off during the promotional period. The phone is set to launch in the UK with a price tag of around 180 Pounds. Motorola will make the device available in Europe, Asia, and Australia following the English launch. Moto G8 may come in Nepal via unofficial channels for the price of around Rs. 29,000.

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Wondershare UniConverter Review: More than just a video converter!

Nikhil Shrestha

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March 7, 2020

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Wondershare UniConverter Review: More than just a video converter!

With the seemingly unescapable digital world filled with services like YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and whatnots, watching videos on the web has become our go-to way of killing time. And hey, maybe you want to save a video locally, share it with your friends & family, or spice it up a notch by adding a few texts & visual effects. In such a case, you’d want to look for a reliable video converter. Lucky for you, that’s exactly what I have in for review today – precisely, the Wondershare UniConverter.

At its heart, it is a video converter that supports a bucket load of file formats; all arranged inside an easy-to-use interface. Besides this, it also supports an array of features like screen recording, video downloading & compression, burning content to CD, etc. Pardon the pun but, no wonder the company changed its name to UniConverter from “Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate.” Anyways, let’s begin.

Wondershare UniConverter Review

Installation & Interface design

Starting with the installation, UniConverter is a fairly lightweight program that is easy to install as well. Just download the setup file (< 1MB) and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also customize the installation if you’d like to change the path & language, or just hit the big install icon. What’s more, UniConverter has a very basic system requirement, meaning almost every Windows or Mac device will be able to support it.

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Product version	Supported OS	Processor	Free storage	RAM
For Windows	Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP	>750MHz Intel or AMD CPU	100MB or more	256MB or more
For Mac (64-bit)	macOS X 10.10 or new	>1GHz Intel processor or above	100MB or more	512MB or more

Moving to the user interface, I must say, UniConverter is one well-designed software. All the primary functions are categorically organized into separate tabs, complemented by drag-and-drop support and helpful tips here and there to guide you through the application. For instance, allow me to go through the “Convert” section. Here, you can input your audio/video file by either clicking the “Add Files” option or just drag the selected file into the app itself.

UniConverter - UI

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Right away, UniConverter greets you with the most basic info about the file(s) like its name, type, resolution, duration, size, etc. alongside some well-placed icons to initiate the file conversion process. The grey-purple color scheme is visually pleasing too, though you can also select a more traditional light theme from the preferences menu.

Video Conversion & more

Getting to the brass tacks itself, UniConverter is capable of converting nearly every type of video/audio file format & codecs. For example MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, VOB, etc. It also has device-specific options for many popular Android & iOS smartphones, on top of VR sets, TVs, & consoles. And the conversion is quite fast as it is optimized for multi-core processors on your machine. Moreover, UniConverter’s “GPU Acceleration” speeds up the video conversion speed by up to 30X. It makes use of your computer’s graphics to boost the speed of delivering the output.

You may be wondering if this “High-Speed Conversion” (as the company calls it) is available in devices with high-end GPU only or not. Fortunately, this feature is supported in all kinds of GPUs – from early days integrated ones from Intel & AMD or dedicated graphics from Nvidia. But obviously, the newer & more powerful the merrier.

So many things to tweak!

And there are so many options to play around within the process. Selecting the desired file format and hitting the road is just the tip of the iceberg. UniConverter is also capable of a rudimentary level of video editing. You can add custom watermark, filters, subtitles, change brightness, contrast, trim & crop video, etc. for finer control on the conversion; all while previewing the effect of the edit in real-time. Talking about the quality, it delivers video conversions & compressions with zero quality loss thanks to its proprietary APEXTRANS technology.

After the video conversion is completed, an option to add it to transfer to your other device(s) pops-up. With this, all the converted files can be transferred to your phone or other storage devices without any copy-paste hassle. Just plug in the device and hit the “Transfer” button, and you’re done.

Moving on, UniConverter is also an all-in-one DVD toolkit, which should be exciting to the enthusiasts of physical discs like CD, DVD, Blu-ray, etc. However, Blue-ray burning is only supported on Windows-powered machines. Anyway, you can burn music & videos in high quality with customizable DVD menu & various DVD templates to choose from. On the contrary, you can also rip (extract) the contents from your CD/DVD and save it on your computer.

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Miscellaneous

No, it doesn’t stop there. As I said in the beginning, UniConverter is more than just a video converter. Here, it allows video downloading & recording from YouTube and 10,000 other websites; as well as downloading subtitles from YouTube. You can also convert images, create GIF (from video or pictures), record screen, and more.

Additionally, one nifty feature I’ve become fond of is the ability to automatically or manually fix the metadata of a media file. You know, filling in the details of a music file so your music player shows “When the Levee Breaks” by Led Zeppelin instead of “led_zeppelin-when_the_levee_breaks.mp3” – just an example.

Free vs Paid

Finally, let’s talk about the difference between the free vs paid version of the software. And let me tell you, the free one is very limiting – as it naturally should. It is void of many premium features like High-Speed Conversion, full-length conversions, burning videos, watermark-less editing, etc. The paid version, on the other hand, comes bearing the entire horde of features. You can check them out here.

Pricing

The pricing plans for UniConverter are as follows:

Individuals: $69.95 (Lifetime / 1 PC), $39.95 (1 year / 1 PC)
Businesses: $337.31 (Lifetime / 5 PCs), etc.
Students: $7.96 (up to 60% off)

Wondershare UniConverter Review – Conclusion

All in all, the Wondershare UniConverter is an excellent video converter, and more. Its array of media conversion features should appeal to many people for a multitude of reasons. From low-tier video editing to saving disk space by compressing your videos, UniConverter brings a lot to the table. Therefore, if you’re looking for a great video converter that can do so much more, the Wondershare UniConverter should be on the top of your list.

Samsung Galaxy A70 gets a price cut in Nepal

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March 7, 2020

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Samsung Galaxy A70 gets a price cut in Nepal

Samsung Galaxy A70 was one of the best selling Samsung midrange smartphones in 2019. However, with its successor Galaxy A70s and Galaxy A71 already available in the market, Samsung has dropped the price of Galaxy A70 in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy A70 Overview

The Samsung Galaxy A70 is a higher mid-range smartphone that has a lot of features up its sleeves. It has a tall 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution. It has a U-shaped waterdrop notch on top of the display that comes in an aspect ratio of 20:9.

Under the hood, the Galaxy A70 is powered by an octa-core 2.0 GHz Snapdragon 675 processor. You get the 6GB variant in Nepal with 128 GB of internal memory on the device with an option to expand it up to 512 GB via microSD card slot. The Samsung Galaxy A70 runs on Android 9.0 Pie out of the box with One UI on top as a skin.

In terms of optics, the Galaxy A70 houses triple cameras on the back. The setup has a 32-megapixel primary lens with f/1.7 aperture, a 5-megapixel depth sensor, and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera. For selfies, Samsung has included a whopping 32-megapixel camera.

The Samsung Galaxy A70 has an under-display fingerprint scanner, which is slow as the Galaxy A50. It is backed by a large 4,500 mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. There is a Type-C port on the bottom of the phone.

Samsung Galaxy A70 Specifications

Display: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, FHD+ resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio
Rear Camera: Triple cameras – 32 MP primary camera, f/1.7 + 5 MP depth sensor, f/2.2 + 8 MP wide-angle lens, LED flash
Front Camera: 32 MP, f/2.0
OS: Android v9.0 Pie
CPU: Octa-core 2.0 GHz (Snapdragon 675)
RAM: 6 GB DDR4
Storage: 128 GB internal, expandable via microSD card slot up to 512GB
Sensors: Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Connectivity: Dual SIM (nano + nano), Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C
Battery: 4,500mAh with 25W Fast Charging (included inside the box)
Read review here

Read More: Samsung Mobiles Price in Nepal

Samsung Galaxy A70 Price in Nepal and Availability

Samsung Galaxy A70 was officially launched in Nepal for Rs. 47,990. However, Samsung is offering more than 10% discount as a part of the New year offer. So, the new discounted price of Samsung Galaxy A70 in Nepal is Rs. 40,799.

Model Name	Price in Nepal	Availability
Samsung Galaxy A70 (6/128GB)	Rs. 40,799	Mobile Retail Shops Smartdoko

The new 16″ MacBook Pro Now Available in Nepal

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March 7, 2020

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The new 16″ MacBook Pro Now Available in Nepal

The moment of truth has finally arrived. Most of us were highly expecting the launch of the new MacBook Pro 16-inch in Nepal. And yes, it’s finally available in Nepal. You can purchase the 16-inch Macbook Pro 2019 edition from Nepal’s biggest Apple resellers: Oliz Store, Evo Store and Future World. The price of the devices has also been kept quite aggressive as its roughly only around 13% expensive.

MacBook Pro 16-inch (Late 2019) Overview

The new 16-inch MacBook Pro is the most powerful laptop to come out of Apple. Also, the 16-inch screen promises to provide a vibrant display to its users. It is a Retina display with 3072 x 1920 pixels resolution. Furthermore, the brightness of the screen max outs at 500 nits and the display offers a full DCI-P3 color coverage.

There’s a major design overhaul in the top row of the keyboard too. The physical Escape key makes a comeback this time. However, the rest of the row is still covered by the Touch bar with the Touch ID sensor at the end. In response to the new Magic Keyboard, Apple claims that this refined design spells for a quiet typing experience with excellent response.

CPU

Moving on to what the new MacBook Pro packs inside the hood. Users get an option to configure their new 16” MacBook Pro with either a 6-core 9th gen Intel processor or an 8-core CPU. Those who have that extra buck for an 8-core CPU will fare a lot better than that of the 6-core ones. The 8-core chip Turbo Boosts up to 5GHz. And that’s no it. Per Apple, this setup will prove to be two times faster than the fastest quad-core 15” MacBook Pro. However, only the i7 version is currently available in Nepal.

GPU

The new 16-inch MacBook Pro also comes with an improved GPU. It is the first model that uses AMD’s latest 7nm GPUs. By default, you get the AMD Radeon Pro 5300M and 5500M with 4GB GDDR6 VRAM. However, here too, users have the option to upgrade it to 8GB. You only get the Radeon Pro 5500M with a 4GB RAM option in Nepal, which we think is sufficient.

Comparing this new GPU to those that the previous models sported, the top-end option is supposedly 80% faster for video editing. Moreover, for gaming purposes, this setup is 60% faster. Now, that’s what I call improvement!

The new CPU and the GPUs will run hot. But have Apple thought of something for it? Of course, they did. The newly redesigned fans are capable of achieving 28% better airflow. Furthermore, a new cooling solution can handle 12W higher TDP.

Memory

The base setup of the 16” MacBook Pro comes with 16GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD. However, if you fancy something much complex with your MacBook then this setup will not satisfy you. And thus you’d want to look for an upgrade.

Talking about the upgrades, the RAM can be increased up to 64GB and the storage to an insane 8TB SSD. This is the highest upgrade on any laptops to date. However, this upgrade does not come cheap. Just the high-end SSD upgrade will cost a fortune. But with the amount of storage being offered, one cannot argue about the price, can they?

Battery

A 100Wh battery powers the new 16” MacBook Pro. The battery will last for a total of 11 hours on normal usage. And a fun fact, this 100Wh battery is the largest one can take on an airplane. Furthermore, users will get a 96W charger along with a 2m USB C to C cable while purchasing the laptop.

MacBook Pro 16-inch Specifications

Display: 16-inch IPS LED-backlit display with a resolution of 3072×1920 pixels, 500 nits brightness, P3 wide color gamut
OS: macOS Catalina operating system
Dimensions: 1.62 x 25.79 x 24.59 cm
Weight: 2kgs
CPU: 6-core Intel Core i7 with 2.6GHz base clock, 4.5GHz boost clock / 8-core Intel Core i9 with 2.3GHz base clock speed, 4.8GHz boost Clock
RAM: Up to 64GB DDR4
SSD: Up to 8TB SSD
Integrated GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 630
GPU: AMD Radeon Pro 5500M (4GB)/ AMD Radeon Pro 5500M graphics (4 or 8GB)
Keyboard & Trackpad: Full-size backlit Magic keyboard with Touch Bar, Touch ID, Ambient light sensor, Force Touch trackpad
Wireless Connectivity: 802.11ac WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0
Webcam: 720p HD camera
Connectivity Ports: 4 x Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C with support for charging, DisplayPort, 3.5mm headphone jack
Audio: 6-speaker system with force-canceling woofers, Wide stereo sound, support for Dolby Atmos
Battery: 100Wh battery; 96W USB-C power adapter

MacBook Pro 16-inch Price in Nepal & Availability

Two variants of the 16-inch Macbook Pro (2019 edition) are available in Nepal. The Macbook Pro 16-inch with i7 CPU, 512GB SSD, 16GB RAM, and 4GB Radeon Pro 5500M Graphics Card has a price tag of Rs. 3,45,000 in Nepal, whereas the one with the same configuration but 1TB SSD is priced at Rs. 4,10,000. Find out the official Macbook Pro 16-inch price in Nepal with the link to available stores here:

Variant

Price in Nepal

Available Stores

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch 2019

(i7/16GB/512GB/4GB AMD Radeon Pro 5500M)

Rs. 3,45,000

Hukut Store

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch 2019

(i7/16GB/1TB/4GB AMD Radeon Pro 5500M)

Rs. 4,10,000

Hukut Store

Oppo Find X2 Pro and Find X2 Launched: 120Hz display, SD 865 and more!

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March 6, 2020

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Oppo Find X2 Pro and Find X2 Launched: 120Hz display, SD 865 and more!

Oppo Find X was Oppo’s flagship phone last year. Now, the Chinese giant has launched the Oppo’s Find X2 and Find X2 Pro, their flagship phone for 2020. These devices boast a great camera setup and are the first ones from the company to sport the latest Snapdragon 865 SoC. It will be available in China starting in early May. Both these phones might launch in Nepal too and the price is not going to be cheap.

OPPO Find X2 Overview

The successor to 2018’s Oppo Find X, the Find X2 comes with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with QHD+ resolution. As a matter of fact, the Pro version of the device also shares the same spec display-wise. Furthermore, the devices have a high refresh rate of 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz. Moreover, their display has a 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space.

The camera is the aspect where the real magic happens for this device. On the back, it has a triple cam set up with 48MP Sony IMX586 primary sensor. It comes with Sony’s 2×2 OCL tech that can outperform any Dual Pixel sensor.

The rear-cam setup is complemented by a 12MP ultra-wide lens which has the Sony IMX708 sensor. It allows the device to shoot stabilized video which Oppo refers to as the Ultra Steady Video Pro. And finally, there’s a 13MP telephoto lens with 5x hybrid zoom.

As for the front camera, there’s no pop-up this time. Rather, the company has decided to go with the trend and fit a 32MP Sony IMX616 sensor in a left sided punch-hole.

Under the hood, as mentioned earlier, the smartphone runs on Snapdragon 865 chipset. Storage-wise it has 12GB LPDDR5 RAM coupled with 256GB UFS 3.0 storage. And the device is powered by a huge 4,200mAh battery. This battery supports 65W VOOC 2.0 Flash Charge!

Specifications:

Design: Glass front, ceramic/glass back Aluminum frame
Display: 6.7″ Super AMOLED display with QHD+ resolution (1440 x 3168 pixels)
Rear Camera: Triple, 48 MP primary lens with f/1.7 aperture & PDAF, Laser Af, OIS + 13 MP telephoto lens with f/2.4 & optical zoom, PSAF, Laser AF, OIS aperture + 12 MP ultra-wide lens with f/2.2 aperture
Front Camera: 32 MP sensor with f/2.4 aperture
Processor: Octa-core 7 nm+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
GPU: Adreno 650
RAM: 12 GB
Storage: 128 GB UFS 3.0 storage onboard, non-expandable
Battery: 4200 mAh, 65W Fast Charging (100% charge in 38min)
Sensors: Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors: Black (ceramic back), Ocean (glass back)

OPPO Find X2 Pro Overview

The display panel and chipset might be similar between the Oppo Find X2 and Find X2 Pro. However, it does come with some exclusive offering of its own.

Firstly, it offers a bit better camera setup than the non-pro model. The primary lens is the same 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, but this one deploys the same sensor in the ultra-wide lens too. That means this device has the largest sensor as an ultra-wide cam till date.

Furthermore, its 13MP telephoto camera has a 1/3.4-inch sensor behind a periscope lens. Thereby this module supports 5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom and up to 60x digital zoom. The selfie shooter, however, is the same as the Find X2.

Some other features, exclusive to Oppo Find X2 Pro include a bigger battery of 4260mAh that too supports 65W fast charging, and IP68 water and dust resistance. And oh, it has a special X-axis motor that provides superior haptic feedback.

Also Read: Oppo mobiles price in Nepal

Specifications:

Design: Glass front, ceramic/leather back Aluminum frame
Display: 6.7″ Super AMOLED display with QHD+ resolution (1440 x 3168 pixels)
Rear Camera: Triple, 48 MP primary lens with f/1.7 aperture & PDAF, Laser Af, OIS + Periscope 13 MP telephoto lens with f/3.0 & 5x optical zoom, PSAF, Laser AF, OIS aperture + 48 MP ultra-wide lens with f/2.2 aperture
Front Camera: 32 MP sensor with f/2.4 aperture
Processor: Octa-core 7 nm+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
GPU: Adreno 650
RAM: 12 GB
Storage: 512 GB UFS 3.0 storage onboard, non-expandable
Battery: 4260 mAh, 65W Fast Charging (100% charge in 38min)
Sensors: Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors: Black (ceramic back), Orange (leather back)

OPPO Find X2 Pro & Find X2 Price and availability

Both Oppo Find X2 Pro and Find X2 will be available in-store from early May. The Oppo Find X2 Pro is priced at €1,199 (NRs. 1,60,000 approx in Nepal), whereas the Oppo Find X2 will cost €999 (NRs. 133,000 approx in Nepal). It is expected to launch in Nepal in Q3 of 2020.

Model	Price	Availability
Oppo Find X2	€1,199 (NRs. 1,60,000 approx in Nepal)	Early May, 2020
Oppo Find X2 Pro	€999 (NRs. 133,000 approx in Nepal)	Early May, 2020

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Samsung Galaxy A51 with Infinity O display, Quad Cameras Launched in Nepal

Nikhil Shrestha

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March 6, 2020

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Samsung Galaxy A51 with Infinity O display, Quad Cameras Launched in Nepal

Samsung Nepal has officially unveiled the next-generation Galaxy A51 in Nepal. Dubbed the successor of the Galaxy A50s, the Galaxy A51 comes in all-new L-shaped camera setup and a familiar display cutout. The Galaxy A51 is a new mid-range smartphone from Samsung in 2020 and comes with an official price of Rs. 39,999 in the Nepali market.

Samsung Galaxy A51 Specifications

Body: 6.24 x 2.90 x 0.31 inches; 172 gm
Display: 6.5-inches “Infinity-O” Super AMOLED panel
Resolution: Full-HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels); 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Exynos 9611; 10nm Mobile Platform
CPU: Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU: Mali-G72 MP3
RAM: 6GB
Storage: 128GB (expandable up to 512GB via a microSD card)
Software & UI: Android 10 with Samsung’s One UI 2.0 on top
Rear Camera: Quad-camera;
– 48 MP, f/2.0 primary shooter
– 5MP, f/2.4 macro lens
– 12MP, f/2.2 super wide-angle lens
– 5MP, f/2.2 depth sensor
– Single LED flash
Front Camera: 32MP, f/2.2 aperture
Security: Optical Fingerprint-Scanner
Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), MicroSD card, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BDS, USB Type-C
Battery: 4000 mAh with 15W Quick Charge
Galaxy A51 Colors Available in Nepal: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Blue
Samsung Galaxy A51 Price in Nepal (Official): Rs. 39,999
Read the review here

Galaxy A51 Overview

Design & Display

I know it, you know it; Samsung’s smartphones feature some of the best designs and display out there in the market. And there’s no way the Galaxy A51 would be a departure from that. It has a slim design that we’ve come to love from Samsung, with a mirror back and a vibrant diamond cutout design. The Galaxy A51 is one good looking phone. On to the colors, it comes in 4 variations of Prism Crush: Black, White, Blue, and Pink.

Now let’s get to the display which is as impressive as the design. Unlike the earlier renditions of the A50 series – the Galaxy A50 and A50s, this one has a slightly bigger 6.5-inches Super AMOLED display with a tall 20:9 aspect ratio. More importantly, Samsung is bidding farewell to the notch-design on the A51 as it boasts a tiny punch-hole cutout (“Infinity-O“) in the top center of the display that we saw in the company’s premium flagship: the Galaxy Note 10+. I gotta admit, it’s a lot cleaner than a notch.

Camera

Like with the front camera, Samsung is pushing the boundary on the Galaxy A51’s rear-camera as well. While the recent A50s only had three cameras on the back, the A51 takes it up a notch by including an additional macro lens. It has a quad-camera setup on the back in an ‘L’ shaped arrangement alongside the LED flash housed inside a rectangular module as we saw on the Galaxy M30s.

The primary shooter and the depth sensor are still the same 48MP & 5MP lens respectively, Samsung has managed to upgrade the wide-angle lens to a 12MP sensor with 123º field-of-view. Samsung is really pushing the A51 for its 5MP macro camera but I’m not really sure how frequent would an average user find himself shooting close-up images. Coming to the front, there’s the same 32MP lens, but with a slightly bigger f/2.2 aperture.

Performance & Memory

Well, well, well… if it isn’t the same old Exynos 9611. This is the same chipset that you get in the Galaxy A50 and the A50s. Why isn’t Samsung bothered with a chipset upgrade, I’ll never know! Your display is the best and your phone’s design is fairly appreciable as well, I get it. The Snapdragon 730 would’ve been a better and deserving choice for a phone like this.

But what’s the point of an AVERAGE smartphone experience on a big-bright display?

The Exynos 9611 isn’t totally useless either. You can perform regular tasks quite easily and the Mali-G72 GPU handles gaming requirements adequately as well. But the point is, there are better choices. On the memory end, the Galaxy A51 has a single 6/128GB configuration with expandable storage.

Battery

Despite featuring a slim design, the Galaxy A51 doesn’t compromise on the battery. Though it’s not bigger than the one we saw on its predecessors, the Galaxy A51 doesn’t have a smaller one either.

There’s the 4000 mAh battery which should easily last an average user a day or more. However, Samsung is still sticking with the 15W Quick Charging which really isn’t on par with ones we’re used to in 2019.

Miscellaneous

Moreover, the Samsung Galaxy A51 comes with the company’s latest One UI 2.0 (based on Android 10) out of the box, which brings many improvements over the earlier versions of One UI.

Samsung Galaxy A51 Price in Nepal

The official price of the Samsung Galaxy A51 in Nepal for 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant is Rs. 39,999. The phone is currently available from mobile retail shops all over Nepal. Since it was launched for INR. 24,000 in India, Samsung Nepal has done quite a good job with the Galaxy A51 price.

Model Name	Old Price	New Price
Samsung Galaxy A51 (6+128GB)	Rs.41,299	Rs. 39,999

Samsung Galaxy A71 with L-shaped quad-camera & SD 730 Launched in Nepal

Nikhil Shrestha

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March 6, 2020

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Samsung Galaxy A71 with L-shaped quad-camera & SD 730 Launched in Nepal

Samsung Galaxy A71 has officially launched in Nepal. Alongside the smaller sibling Galaxy A51, the Galaxy A71 is now available in mobile shops all over Nepal. The Samsung Galaxy A71 is the newest semi-flagship smartphone from the South Korean conglomerate offering some flagship grade-specs at a midrange price.

With the newest ‘A’ series, it is clear that the company is trying to push it towards the younger crowd. The promo video for it, Christ! It is an annoyingly catchy 48-second clip of a distorted voice that goes “awesome screen, awesome camera, long-lasting battery life“. Here, check it out for yourself. The video also shines the light on what Samsung wants to focus on its new Galaxy A71 smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy A71 Specifications

Body: 6.44 x 2.99 x 0.30 inches; 179 gm
Display: 6.7-inches “Infinity-O” Super AMOLED panel
Resolution: Full-HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels); 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Snapdragon 730; 8nm Mobile Platform
CPU: Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPU: Adreno 618
RAM: 6 / 8GB
Storage: 128GB (expandable up to 512GB via a microSD card)
Software & UI: Android 10 with Samsung’s One UI 2.0 on top
Rear Camera: Quad-camera;
– 64 MP, f/1.8 primary shooter
– 5MP, f/2.4 macro lens
– 12MP, f/2.2 super wide-angle lens
– 5MP, f/2.2 depth sensor
– Single LED flash
Front Camera: 32MP, f/2.2 aperture
Security: Optical Fingerprint-Scanner
Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), MicroSD card, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BDS, USB Type-C
Battery: 4500 mAh with 25W Quick Charge
Galaxy A71 Colors Available in Nepal: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Blue
Samsung Galaxy A71 Price in Nepal (Official): Rs. 49,999

Galaxy A71 Overview

Design & Display

It looks like the Galaxy A71 alongside other new-gen ‘A’ series marks the new design trend of Samsung smartphones, at least for 2020. There’s a notch-less approach to the front camera, while the back includes an ‘L’-shaped camera arrangement. More on that later. It has a similar glass back with diamond-cut patterns that reflect differently based on how you look at it. The slim form-factor that the A71 endorses in its tall build should be appealing to many.

I don’t want to talk more about the display because at this point I’m tired of praising Samsung for their panels. The Galaxy A71 has a tall 6.7-inch “Infinity-O” Super AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. Though it shares the same screen size to its predecessors, the A71 manages to achieve a slightly higher 87.2% screen-to-body ratio thanks to the punch-hole cutout. It should be noted that the cutout is a little bigger than the one on A51.

Camera

Moving along, Samsung is also pushing for a quad-camera setup in 2020. The Galaxy A51 shares the same 64MP main sensor and the 5MP depth sensor with the recent Galaxy A70s (Read review). However, the wide-angle camera has been bumped into a bigger 12MP lens. We also saw Samsung embedding a better wide-angle lens into the Galaxy A51. Additionally, there’s a 5MP macro shooter which I gotta admit serves a very niche segment of photography enthusiasts.

And all these lenses are arranged in an ‘L’-shaped arrangement inside a rectangular modular. Coming to the front, there’s the same 32MP selfie camera as its predecessors.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ available in Nepal

Performance & Memory

While the earlier generation of the Galaxy A70 series packed the same Snapdragon 675 chipset, Samsung has gone with a far better Snapdragon 730 on the Galaxy A71. This is a pretty big deal since we have been repeatedly complaining about how Samsung’s newer-generation of mid-range devices don’t come with a chipset-upgrade. But is it too late now? The 730 has already been replaced by Snapdragon 765 / 765G. The Realme X2 that’s available exclusively via daraz comes with the better Snapdragon 730G chipset at a ridiculously low price. So, trouble’s not over yet for Samsung.

You get either 6 or 8GB of RAM on the Galaxy A71 and the version that’s available in Nepal comes with 8GB RAM. Storage-wise, the phone comes with 128GB internally, which can be expanded using a micro SD card.

Battery

Despite the slim design and build, the Galaxy A71 still packs the same 4500 mAh battery like in its predecessors. Kudos, Samsung! Despite the sizeable battery, it could run out quickly upon prolonged continuous usage since the phone has a tall FHD+ display. However, Samsung ensures that the phone’s battery life will not be disappointing. Also, you get 25W quick charging which should fill up the phone’s juice much faster.

Samsung Galaxy A71 Price in Nepal & Availability

The official price of the Samsung Galaxy A71 in Nepal is Rs. 49,999. It is available for purchase from mobile retail shops all over Nepal. The price is very close to the India price of INR. 29,999.

Model Name	Old Price	New Price in Nepal
Samsung Galaxy A71	Rs.53,599	Rs. 49,999

Realme 6 Pro with SD 720G & 90Hz display Launching in Nepal Soon

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Realme 6 Pro with SD 720G & 90Hz display Launching in Nepal Soon

Alongside Realme 6, the Chinese smartphone brand also launched the more expensive Realme 6 Pro. It is already available in India, and will soon launch in other parts of the world. According to our latest intel, the Realme 6 Pro is expected to be available in Nepal in May 2020 for a mid-range price tag. However, with the Coronavirus global impact, it might get postponed to June.

Realme 6 Pro Overview

Realme says it has redefined the lineup so as to able to offer flagship-level experience through the Redmi 6 series. Considering the moniker of the device, Realme 6 Pro was supposed to be the successor to Realme 5 Pro. But it is not the case. It is actually a successor to Realme X. Anyway’s let’s talk more about the Realme 6 Pro.

Display

Realme 6 Pro sports a 6.6-inch Dual punch-hole FHD+ display which packs in 2400 x 1080 pixels. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Other than the rectangular cutout for the dual front cameras, the screen on the Realme 6 Pro looks identical to the Realme 6. Realme 6 has a circular cutout for the single front camera. The company calls this screen an Ultra Smooth Display because of its 90Hz refresh rate. It looks like a 90Hz refresh rate will replace the standard 60Hz screen even in the midrange segment. To avoid the problem of screen tearing, the device comes with a 60/90Hz intelligent switching technology.

Also, check out our review of Realme X

Camera

It comes with the same quad-camera setup as Realme 6. The 64MP camera is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide sensor of 119-degree view angle, a 12MP telephoto lens, and a macro lens. The four cameras will be arranged vertically at the top left edge on the back of the device. An LED flash resides on the right side of the camera module. The camera setup offers up to 20X Hybrid Zoom, 64MP ultra-resolution and comes packed with features such as RAW Nightscape 3.0, Pro RAW mode and Ultra Nightscape mode. For videos, there are features such as UIS Max Stabilization, Real-time Bokeh Effect, Video Beauty and Ultra Wide-angle Video.

The dual in-display selfie camera comes with a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor with an aperture of f/2.1 and 2.0-micron pixel size. It is coupled with a 105-degree ultra-wide sensor. The 8MP sensor has an aperture of f/2.2.

Chipset

Under the hood, the device packs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 720G chipset which makes it the first device to include the chipset ahead of the Redmi Note 9 Pro which is also expected to come equipped with the same chipset. One can choose between 6 and 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM. It is coupled with 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. There is also a 64GB option available in the 6GB RAM variant.

Others

The phone gets its juice from a 4,300mAh battery which comes with support for 30W fast charging. The company claims that the technology can charge the device form 0 to 100% inside 60 minutes. Realme has included a side-mounted fingerprint sensor on the device for security. The device also comes with Super Linear Speaker and Dolby Atmos for better audio.

Realme 6 Pro Specifications

Display	6.6-inch Ultra Smooth 90Hz LCD Display
Resolution	FHD+(2400 x 1080 pixels)
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
CPU	Octa-core (2x 2.3Ghz Cortex-A76 + 6x 1.8Ghz Cortex-A55 )
GPU	Adreno 618
RAM	6/8GB LPDDR4x
Memory Configuration	6/64GB 6/128GB 8/128GB UFS 2.1 storage
Software & UI	Realme UI on top of Android 10
Rear Camera	64MP Samsung GW1, 1/1.7-inch, f/1.8 8MP Ultra-wide (119-degree), f/2.3 12MP Telephoto lens f/2.5 2MP Macro lens, f/2.4
Front camera	16MP Sony IMX 471,f/2.0 8MP Ultra-wide (105-degree), f/2.3
Security	Fingerprint(side-mounted)
Audio	Superlinear speaker Dolby Atmos Hi-Res Audio Double Mic Noise Suppression
Connectivity	Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, Type-C,
Battery	4300mAh with 30W Flash Charge
Sensors	Magnetic induction, light, proximity, gyro,
Color Options	Lightning Blue, Lightning Orange

Realme 6 Pro Price in Nepal (Expected)

Realme unveiled the Realme 6 Pro in India alongside Realme 6 on an online-only event held on the 4th of March. The device is now available only in India. We can expect the Realme 6 Pro to launch in Nepal on July 9, 2020. The base variant of the Realme 6 Pro (6/64GB) will probably carry a price tag of Rs. 33,000 when it hits the Nepal mobile retail shops.

Memory Configuration	Price in India	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Realme 6 Pro (6/64GB)	IC 16,999	Rs. 33,000
Realme 6 Pro (6/128GB)	IC 17,999	Rs. 35,500
Realme 6 Pro (8/128GB)	IC 18,999	Rs. 38,000

Check out our review of Asus Zenbook Pro Duo!

Huawei turns to Indus OS for strengthening its AppGallery in India

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March 5, 2020

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Huawei turns to Indus OS for strengthening its AppGallery in India

Everyone has heard about the Huawei-US saga by now (probably). The ban imposed by the US has restricted Huawei from carrying out transactions with US-based companies. Though Huawei can still use the Android platform for its devices, it is doing so without the Google Play Service which forms the backbone of the present-day Android system. Huawei is taking one step at a time to replace it. In the latest move, Huawei is set to join hands with Indus OS so that it can use App Bazaar as an alternative to Google’s Play Store. The Huawei – Indus deal will help Huawei to keep its position in the Indian market.

Huawei – Indus OS Deal

For many of us that are hearing the name for the first time, Indus OS is an Indian platform designed to aid the people of India in discovering services and content in the preferred language of choice. It has its own app store called App Bazaar which is quite popular in India. At present, it is home to over 400,000 apps in 12 different regional languages. Huawei is looking to strengthen its grip in the Indian market through the partnership.

For Huawei to gain access to the Indus App Bazaar, it has to cut a deal with OSLabs – the company behind the Indus OS. However, Huawei isn’t the first company to seek help from the company. Samsung uses the Indus App Bazaar for its Galaxy Store. Last year, Samsung invested $5.75 million for a 20% stake in the company. So, we still need to see how it is going to affect the deal that Huawei is trying to seal.

Also, read about Huawei’s deal with TomTom

What is Huawei actually eyeing for?

The move may sound confusing to many as it comes just after Huawei launched its Huawei Mobile Services and AppGallery in Europe. To understand the move we need to pay a closer look at Huawei’s stats from last year. Though Huawei managed to hold on to the position of the second biggest smartphone brand in the world, the shipments outside of China in 2019 showed some signs of concern for the brand. Out of the total shipments, only 40% were outside of China.

What it means is Huawei, which is growing the local market, is losing its share in the international market. And getting a grip of the Indian market which is among the biggest smartphone market in the world, seems to be its next move. If you hadn’t noticed, brands these days are focused on conquering the world. Don’t believe me? Spinning off brands like Realme, iQOO, and POCO as independent brands for India should mean something.

As it turns out, Huawei is trying to lure Indian users by making apps in the local language available in its phone whereas it will be pushing its App gallery in the European market.

So is the deal official?

Not really. Both Huawei and Indus OS have been silent on this matter. A report from The Economic Times claims that the recent coronavirus outbreak is delaying the global partnership deal. However, the report seems confident about the deal and further claims that the two parties will eventually agree on a global partnership deal.

Also, check out our review of the JBL Pulse 4!

Apple agrees to a fine of $500 million for slowing down older iPhones!

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March 3, 2020

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Apple agrees to a fine of $500 million for slowing down older iPhones!

Earlier, we expected the iPhone 9 (or iPhone SE 2) to drop in March but it could be delayed as the production centers on Guangdong and Henan provinces of China have been affected by the Coronavirus outbreak. In a time where we expected the rumors about the device to cover headlines, it’s Apple that is making headlines; that too for the wrong reason. Apple has agreed to a fine of $500 million for slowing down its older iPhones.

Story of slowed down iPhones

It all began at the end of 2017 – a lot of people started facing issues with the performance of their older iPhone models. They reported that the slowdowns were part of the iOS update that they received. A lot of users believed that it was an attempt by the company to make people upgrade to the latest models.

When people started coming up with evidence, Apple confessed to slowing down older devices with low battery capacity to prevent them from shutting down. The feature first shipped silently with the iOS 10.2.1 for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus and it was again added to iOS 11.2.0 for iPhone 7. Apple further clarified that their motive was to prevent phones with deteriorated batteries from shutting down during peak current demands. It tried to compensate for the issue by offering a $50 discount on battery replacement in 2018. Tim Cook later admitted that the discount affected Apple revenue for that year. iOS 11.3 included an option to disable the feature that slowed down the iPhones

The lawsuits

However, Apple’s move didn’t convince all the users. And many of them decided to take the matter to the court. From 2017 to 2018, a total of 66 lawsuits had been filed against Apple in the US, which were later combined together.

The latest report claims that Apple has agreed to pay up to $500 million dollars to settle the lawsuit. As per the agreement, Apple will pay about $25 to any user affected by the slowed-down device. This includes people who are using or have used iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus or iPhone SE. However, the amount is subject to change depending upon the number of claims. Officials in France also slapped Apple with a fine of 25 million Euros a month earlier in the country on the same grounds.

Also, check out our review of Samsung Galaxy S20 and S20+