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Redmi Note 7s will go official on Monday with a 48MP camera

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Redmi Note 7s will go official on Monday with a 48MP camera

Redmi teased a particular smartphone with a 48MP camera which we now know will be called the Redmi Note 7s. We have very little detail, but we do know it’s going official on May 20, or this Monday in India. The only other thing we know for sure is the phone’s dot drop notch, similar to one on the Redmi Note 7.

The 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor will be aided by another lens, a dual camera setup of some sort. Internal specs could include something like a Snapdragon 670. That should be a perfect upgrade from the SD660 (Note 7), but not quite an SD675 (Note 7 Pro). So it’s a superior version of the Note 7, but an inferior one compared to the Note 7 Pro.

Also Read: Asus Zenfone 6 – This is how you do a Motorized Camera!

The newfound Redmi series is getting a new member. Redmi will be placing the Note 7s right in between its two siblings. The phone’s placement in Redmi’s lineup should open it up to a new set of potential buyers. Plus with the Redmi K20 and its Snapdragon 855 SoC soon to launch in India, both these two smartphones might just launch on the same day.

Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi’s Note 7 has been a huge success since it’s launch, pulling in big sales numbers for the company. It’s ‘Pro’ version has also received good feedback from the fans and reviewers alike. Both worthy options for anyone looking to buy a smartphone in the overpopulated overcrowded budget segment i.e Indian market.

For any more information on the Redmi Note 7s, we will have to wait till May 20, that’s when the product launch is taking place. Redmi India’s official twitter handle announced the date of the launch through a post.

Sony Xperia Ace – the disguised Xperia XZ4 Compact

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Sony Xperia Ace – the disguised Xperia XZ4 Compact

Sony, when announcing the Xperia 1, also hinted at a mid-range phone, Sony Xperia XZ4 Compact. But it didn’t show up…at all. Even when two other new phones showed up, the Xperia 10 and the Xperia 10 Plus, this phone didn’t see the light of day. That is, until now. A very similar device dubbed the Sony Xperia Ace is now available in Japan.

Sony Xperia Ace Overview

The Sony Xperia Ace, as Sony promised, is a compact phone. Well, compact in the sense that it still has a small footprint and decent hardware. But of course, this looks nothing like a 2019 phone…or even 2018 for that matter.

sony xperia xz4 compact

Because, what you get is a small 5″ screen, with the huge bezels, top, and bottom. The display is Full HD resolution with 18:9 aspect ratio. But the large bezels house Sony’s dual speakers, which are well-known in the smartphone world. However, the Sony Xperia Ace features single cameras, both front, and back. The rear camera is a 12 MP sensor whereas the front is an 8 MP one. So, I guess cameras are not a strong suit.

Internally, it runs on the Snapdragon 630 alongside 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. The storage is expandable via microSD card. However, the battery is pretty flimsy at 2700 mAh and there’s no word on Fast Charging. But despite its 2016 – 2017 looks, it has NFC, USB-C, and water-and-dust resistance as well. In addition, there’s a fingerprint sensor on the right side.

Pricing and Availability

The phone is not available anywhere else, except for Japan. And that, too, is courtesy of the company’s network Docomo. But even if it was available, I doubt it would be anyone’s favorite at a price tag of JPY 48,600, which is equivalent to over $440. Because, well, there are better devices, for cheaper. For instance, the Google Pixel 3A. Maybe, it would be more affordable if it was launched globally. But that, is only a guess, after all.

Asus Zenfone 6 – This is how you do a Motorized Camera!

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Asus Zenfone 6 – This is how you do a Motorized Camera!

ASUS is a household name when it comes to computers and laptops. But their smartphones don’t get enough recognition, probably because of their poor software. And maybe, most of them fail to stand out in any way. But that’s all in the past. Because with the ASUS Zenfone 6, it actually teaches the big players how to rock an all-screen display!

ASUS Zenfone 6 Overview

Upon first look, the ASUS Zenfone looks like any other flagship of today – a glass body with a rear-mounted fingerprint screen and a big screen with that edge-to-edge display. There is no selfie camera on the front. You must have guessed it, but the way it achieves it is very interesting. This ain’t your regular pop-up camera…it’s more like a “Flip Camera“. This means, that its rear camera module flips out to double as the selfie camera!

asus zenfone 6 flip camera

This concept is not new, though. The Samsung Galaxy A80 introduced this, but it was a slider and a rotating mechanism. This, however, looks much cleaner. In addition, the flip camera has got quite a few tricks up its sleeve! First, the camera setup is a 48 MP primary and a 13 MP ultra-wide setup. Getting to use the same for your selfies is great enough, but you can also control the angles of the camera. Meaning, you can use it to take panoramic shots without moving and some weird-angled selfies, if you so fancy. Furthermore, you can also take 4K videos at 60 fps, which not all flagships can give you.

Asus Zenfone 6

The rest of the phone seems pretty standard. It checks all the boxes for a flagship. There’s Snapdragon 855 processor, with up to 8 GB RAM, and up to 256 GB storage. Plus, there’s expandable memory in the form of a triple-slot, which allows you to store dual SIMs and a microSD card. Also, it packs a mammoth 5000 mAh battery and has 18-Watt Fast Charging. That’s not the fastest, especially, for a battery that size…but it’s good enough. Software-wise, it runs on Zen UI 6. And while Zen UI wasn’t received well, this iteration is one of the closest to Stock Android experiences you’ll get.

And all of this is at the starting price of €499, for the base model…which starts at 6 GB RAM configuration, and 64 GB storage. That’s just a bit higher than the Xiaomi Mi 9 but considerably less than other flagships. For all that it packs, it’s certainly a very interesting combo, to say the least.

ASUS Zenfone 6 Specifications:

  • Design: Glass body, aluminum frame, Flip-camera module, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor
  • Display: 6.4″ IPS LCD all-screen display with Full HD+ resolution (1080 x 2340 pixels), 19.5:9 aspect ratio, Gorilla Glass 6 protection
  • Rear Camera: Dual, 48 MP primary with f/1.8 aperture, PDAF, EIS, Auto-panorama + 13 MP Ultra-wide with f/2.4 aperture
  • Front Camera: Motorized Flip Rear camera module
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
  • CPU: Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3×2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4×1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
  • GPU: Adreno 640
  • RAM: 6 GB / 8 GB
  • Storage: 64 / 128 / 256 GB, expandable via microSD
  • OS: Zenfone UI 6
  • Battery: 5000 mAh with 18-Watt Fast Charging (Quick-Charge 4.0)

Samsung Super Summer Offer – Discounts on Older Products!

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Samsung Super Summer Offer – Discounts on Older Products!

Samsung is not only known for their great phones but also providing deals and discounts often. And so, another cashback offer, or simply, discounts on phones are upon us. They’re offering discounts on three of their products, and some of them, are indeed heavy discounts!

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)

The first discount is on the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018). And this phone is something I had high expectations with, back when it was launched. Yet, it didn’t really deliver. And at 2019, I doubt it’ll be able to do so. Because, well there are other phones, even from Samsung themselves, that are better.

After a New Year’s discount on the same phone, it was available for Rs.33,990. And with this latest cashback of Rs.3000, the phone is available for Rs.30,990. Just after a few months of the offer, for another offer to come up should make it obvious that there are other better phones out there. I’d rather get the Galaxy A50, even for a slightly higher price!

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)

Here’s another phone that promised a lot of fancy stuff when it came with 4 cameras. And back in 2018, 4 cameras were a big deal! And yet, the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) failed spectacularly in our review. Its 4 cameras proved to be nothing but gimmicky features.

Well, after the negative reaction on the cameras, we had hints that after software updates, the camera has improved a lot. But still, a cashback/discount of Rs.10,000 kinda means the phone is not really selling. I wonder why… Anyways, the phone, initially costing Rs.53,990 is not up for grabs at Rs.43,990. This large discount only proving that this phone is not that good. Because for a little more, you can get the Galaxy A70 itself, or the Oppo F11 Pro!

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5

Tablets are, well, already growing less and less popular. Despite that, Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab A 10.5 last year, for quite a heavy price. For all that it packed, the price seemed too high, both internationally, and here, in Nepal as well. Because who’d pay around Rs.55000 for something with a plastic body and Snapdragon 450 processor?

samsung galaxy tab 10.5 2018 price nepal

And I guess, that’s the reason it didn’t really sell well. And here, it is now, after a discount of Rs.12000! That makes its new price Rs.42,490! And yes, the amount of discount and the new price makes it appear tempting. But remember, this one is more like a flop product, and also last year’s…plus not something you can call powerful.

Samsung Super Summer Offer only seems to be providing discounts on those products that didn’t sell well. And even though these discounts are large, there are a lot of other better phones out there to buy!

You can now buy the Apple Watch Series 4 in Nepal

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You can now buy the Apple Watch Series 4 in Nepal

If you’ve even been a smartwatch enthusiast, you know that there are quite a few options available here in Nepal as well. From the Huawei Watch GT to Samsung Galaxy Watch, there’s a lot to choose from. But Apple watches have always been among the top options even though they’re quite expensive. And the new Apple Watch Series 4 has just landed in Nepal.

Apple Watch Series 4 Overview

The Apple Watch Series 4 sees quite a bit of improvement over the Apple Watch Series 3. For starters, the design and build quality are also a lot better as it’s got a ceramic and sapphire back that helps in better conduction of radio waves, which makes for better connectivity. Also, it features a 30% bigger display than the previous generation at 1.78″. The LTPO OLED Retina TouchScreen display also supports 3D Touch functionality, and brightness can go up to a 1000 nits!

apple watch series 4 black

In addition, there’s an improved speaker which is 50% louder for better calling capabilities. There’s 16 GB storage in it and connects to your phone via Bluetooth. However, in terms of battery, it’s no different than before, it’s still at 18 hours.

But what makes this device interesting is the number of features it packs! It features a built-in Heart Rate Monitor, which is a given, of course. But it also notifies you about the changes in real time. There are all kinds of security measures like Fall Detection and SOS Emergency call. Apple Watch Series 4 has already saved a life with its features! And of course, the most revered feature is that it enables you to draw a complete ECG of yourself. So, it is quite the health monitor!

Price and Availability

This smartwatch is an almost complete health monitoring device. The only weakness is its short-lived battery life. But it, still, is one of the best smartwatches money can buy.

This watch is now available in Nepal. But, it only seems to be available in the larger 44 mm version. Also, there seem to be only two variants to choose from – a regular Black Band variant and a Summit White Nike Sport Band variant. However, both cost the same, so, you can choose from any without hesitation. The Apple Watch Series 4 is priced at Rs.68,000 and you can buy it from Oliz Store.

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Apple AirPods 2 now available in Nepal

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Apple AirPods 2 now available in Nepal

Apple AirPods was pretty well received when they launched a few years back. And since Samsung came out with its own Galaxy Buds, I guess Apple had to step up their game. And so came the Apple AirPods 2. The most notable features in this one are Wireless charging, bigger battery and hands-free “Hey Siri” support.

Apple AirPods 2 Overview

At first look, you might not be able to differentiate between the previous generation and this generation’s AirPods. The design is uncannily similar, except for a small LED indicators on the outside that denote battery life.

apple airpods 2

The functions and internals carry most of the difference. With Bluetooth 5.0 this time around, wireless connectivity has improved by a lot. Also, what helps for a more stable and better wireless connection is the new HI Headphone chip. According to Apple’s claims, the performance on this one is 2X faster, i.e. while switching between active devices. The chip is, supposedly, also responsible for better battery backup. Since there’s no specification for battery (classic Apple), we’ll have to make do with their info that it gives 5 hours of music playback and 3 hours of talk time.

Nonetheless, this time, they come with a Wireless Charging Case as well. Wireless Charging is Qi standard and will work with any Qi-supported chargers. Plus, there’s quick charging in it, so, with 15 minutes of charging, it’ll last you for 3 hours.

New features include hands-free “Hey Siri” support. Which means you don’t have to tap on the earphones to launch Siri, but just say so and it’ll launch. Dual beaming microphones make for better call quality, but just like before, there is no noise cancellation of any sort.

  • Meanwhile, check out all the prices and availability of Apple AirPods here

Pricing and Availability

The Apple AirPods 2 come in two variations – one with a Wireless Charging case, and the other without. And there’s actually quite a bit of difference in their prices. The standard model costs Rs.26,500 whereas the one with Wireless Charging case will set you back Rs. 36,500! And you can buy both from Oliz Store.

Apple iPad Mini 5 launched in Nepal: A powerful tablet for multimedia enthusiasts

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Apple iPad Mini 5 launched in Nepal: A powerful tablet for multimedia enthusiasts

At a time when the tablets market was going steep downhill, Apple had launched Apple iPad Mini 5. Also known as Apple iPad Mini 2019, the tablet was a value-oriented package. And the good thing is that the device is now available for purchase in Nepal. The handset has arrived in Nepal through the authorized channel. So you can get the genuine product along with a warranty.

Apple iPad Mini 5 Overview:

On the display front, the iPad Mini 5 comes with a 7.9-inch retina display. The screen on this device comes in 4:3 aspect ratio packing 324 pixels in every inch. This makes the iPad Mini 2019 the sharpest iPad in Apple’s history. Apart from that, Apple claims that they have implemented an advanced Retina display on this iPad Mini 5. The tab also comes with True Tone technology and wide color (DCI-P3 Color gamut) support. The screen here is also said to be significantly bright than the earlier model.

apple ipad mini 2019 | appe ipad mini 5 price nepal

Performance has always been a strong suit of the iPads. And this iPad is no exception. The handset comes with a powerful Apple A12 Bionic chip, which is also found on Apple’s flagship smartphones like the iPhone XS and XS Max. A 2GB of RAM compliments the performance on the device. Talking about the storage on the phone, the phone comes in two memory formats: 64GB and 256GB. And both of these variants are available in Nepal.

The tab boots on iOS 12.1.3 and considering Apple’s update history, this handset is sure to get software updates for few years straight. On to the imaging department, the phone gets an 8MP shooter on the back and a 7Mp selfie snapper on the front. For the security, Apple has incorporated a fingerprint scanner on the front.

Apple iPad Mini 2019 Specifications:

  • Display: 7.9-inch IPS LCD display with Scratch-resistant glass on the top; Oleophobic Coating
  • Resolution: 1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 aspect ratio @ 324PPI
  • Chipset: Apple A12 Bionic
  • CPU: Hexa-core (2×2.5 GHz Vortex + 4×1.6 GHz Tempest)
  • GPU: Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
  • RAM: 2GB
  • Storage: 64/256 GB; Non-expandable storage (No SD Card Slot)
  • OS: iOS 12.1.3
  • Rear Camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, 1.12µm, AF
  • Front Camera: 7 MP, f/2.2
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (Front Mounted), Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass
  • Battery: 19.1Wh non-removable battery
  • Colors: Space Gray, Gold

Price and Availability

These iPads are available in “Wi-Fi only” variant. Although Apple had launched the “Wi-Fi + cellular” variant in the international market, that’s not available here for purchase. The “Wi-Fi + cellular” variant uses eSIM for the cellular connectivity, which is not suitable for countries like Nepal.

Talking about the price, you can get the base variant (64GB) at Rs. 62,000 and the higher-end variant (256GB) at Rs. 80,000. You can purchase these devices from authorized Apple outlets like Oliz Store, Future world, Evo Store, etc.

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Motorola’s vision is something else – Motorola One Vision!

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Motorola’s vision is something else – Motorola One Vision!

While we rarely see Motorola make headlines, they do make some good stuff. And their latest mid-ranger launched very recently. Dubbed as the Motorola One Vision (a peculiar name, isn’t it?), this phone brings a set of strange choices in its features.

Motorola One Vision Overview

This phone features a glossy body, just like every other mid-range out there. And it flaunts a 6.3″ display with Full HD+ resolution. But the strange thing is that even in a relatively “small” display, it has a 21:9 aspect ratio. Of course, I wouldn’t call that display small, but still, that aspect ratio, while being wide, is not very useful is it? Contents are barely getting used to that 18:9 aspect ratio.

motorola one vision

Anyways, another notable thing about this phone is its selfie camera. It chose to employ a punch-hole style camera seen on the likes of Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e and Nova 4. And it packs a nice 25 MP camera on the punch-hole. As for the rear camera, it packs a standard dual camera setup. That setup compromises of a 48 MP primary lens and a 5 MP depth sensor. Also, that 48 MP sensor uses pixel binning to take 12 MP photos. However, there’s some AI magic in the camera for shot optimizations and a Night Mode.

Underneath, the phone runs on Samsung’s chipset. But that’s an Exynos 9609 chip, which is a few years old…and has been seen only once on a Meizu phone. There is 4 GB of RAM, and 128 GB storage onboard. There’s also a hybrid SIM slot should you want expandable storage.

The battery is a good 3500 mAh with 15-Watt TurboPower Charging as well. The Motorola One Vision runs on stock Android version of Android Pie, under the Android One program. They’re promising 2 major OS updates and 3 years of security updates on this device. Right now, there are two colors available: Blue and Bronze Sapphire gradient, and is priced at $335 / €300.

Motorola One Vision Specifications:

  • Display: 6.3″ IPS LCD display with Full HD+ resolution (1080 x 2520 pixels), 21:9 aspect ratio, punch-hole display
  • Rear Camera: Dual, 48 MP primary camera with f/1.7 aperture, PDAF, OIS + 5 MP depth sensor
  • Front Camera: 25 MP camera with f/2.0 aperture
  • Chip: Exynos 9609
  • CPU: Octa-core (4 x Cortex-A73 cores @ 2.2GHz + 4 x Cortex-A55 @ 1.7GHz)
  • GPU: Mali-G72 MP3
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Storage: 128 GB, expandable via hybrid SIM slot
  • OS: Android 9.0 Pie, Android One
  • Battery: 3500 mAh, 15-Watt TurboPower Charge
  • Colors: Blue Sapphire, Bronze Sapphire

You didn’t want a dual display action camera until you now: DJI Osmo Action!

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You didn’t want a dual display action camera until you now: DJI Osmo Action!

DJI is a household name when it comes to drones, quad-copters, stabilizers and more. And now, they’re taking on action cameras with their latest product. Dubbed the DJI Osmo Action, this camera directly takes on the GoPro Hero 7 Black! And to do that, they have a few impressive tricks.

DJI Osmo Action Overview

To tackle the GoPro Hero 7 Black, the DJI Osmo Action included what the Hero 7 left out i.e., dual displays. While the Hero 7 Black does have dual displays, the one on the front is a monochrome panel that displays information. But the DJI Osmo Action packed two colored displays! The primary one being a 2.25″ colored touch-screen display, and the other one is a 1.4″ colored display up front, beside the camera sensor. This helps immensely while taking self-portraits or vlogging.

dji osmo action

Besides that, this action camera features a 1/2.3″ 12 MP CMOS sensor. You can also shoot 4K videos at 60 fps easily at 100 Mbps bitrate. There’s also an option to shoot in HDR at 30 fps. In addition, there are slow-motion features to let you shoot at 240 fps in either HD or Full-HD. As for stabilization, it employs DJI’s RockSteady Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS). Only a real-life test will tell if it’s as good as GoPro Hero 7 Black’s Hypersmooth Stabilization.

Other features are pretty standard. The DJI Osmo Action is water-proof and can use GoPro’s camera mounts. There’s WiFi and Bluetooth support and you can control the device using DJI’s Mobile app too. In addition, you can also get other accessories like adhesive mounts, camera frame kits, waterproof frame kits, mic adapters, etc.

This action camera is now available on DJI’s website for $349!

Electric Airliners – Can this be the future of travel?

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Electric Airliners – Can this be the future of travel?

With the world finally becoming aware of Global Warming, electric vehicles have gained quite the momentum. Also, there are even Solar vehicles in the works. Recently, there was also some development regarding Hydrogen cell cars. And now, the same technology is going to be used for designing Electric Airliners! How cool is that?

It is actually under research right now and is funded by NASA for $6 million for three years. And it is exploring the potential use of hydrogen fuel cells as an environment-friendly power source for aircraft. If successful, this can lead to all-electric airliners with zero greenhouse gas emissions!

This development program is under the code name CHEETA. And that stands for Center for Cryogenic High-Efficiency Electrical Technologies for Aircraft. This program focuses on developing a fully electric aircraft platform which uses cryogenic liquid hydrogen as an energy source. Doing so, instead of hydrogen gas can generate clean power without using heavy pressurized storage tanks.

Also, that solves the weight problems in aircraft. And at the same time, it can bring feasible hydrogen power to large aircraft for the first time. And this…might be able to revolutionize the aviation industry.

How does it work?

electric airliners
Source: University of Illinois College of Engineering

The aircraft is electrically powered. But the electrical power itself comes from Hydrogen fuel cells. Hydrogen chemical energy is converted into electrical energy through a series of fuel cells. And this drives the ultra-efficient electric propulsion system. Hydrogen fuel cells are in use in cars and trains. But enough heavy pressurized tanks that store the hydrogen gas means quite a bit of weight. And that is a bane for large aircraft.

But by using liquid hydrogen, CHEETA claims it will solve the problem. At the same time, the low temperatures needed to run the liquid hydrogen fuel power supply allows for the use of high-efficiency superconducting energy transmission technology and high-powered motor systems.

It works in the same principle of MRI machines in hospitals. They use liquid helium to cool the machine’s magnets until they gain superconducting properties that generate high-intensity magnetic fields.

The only problem, right now is that there are no technologies needed to connect such power sources to electrically-driven propulsion technologies and apply them within a large aircraft. But the CHEETA project aims to bridge this gap to create fully electric airlines in the future.

Present Scenario

Many recent advances in non-cryogenic machines and drives are bringing electric propulsion of commercial jets closer to reality. But practical cryogenic systems remain still remain a benchmark for large aircraft. Now, there occurred a lot of improvements and advances in aircraft engine and design. That has made aircraft more efficient than before.

But still, they run largely on fossil fuels. And due to that, air travel remains the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, relying on fossil fuels also means large operating costs for airliners. So, to minimize both expenses and the impact on the environment, this needs to work.

The CHEETA team is pretty confident about this. But since this will take over 3 years to fully develop, only time will tell.

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