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No notch on the Google Pixel 4 XL, Leaked images show…

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No notch on the Google Pixel 4 XL, Leaked images show…

Google’s current iteration of its Pixel-series is about to drop soon. And the rumors regarding the Google Pixel 4 series are left and right. There have been some renders of the Google Pixel 4 XL, and specs leaks as well. But the latest leaked images should arrive as good news to some. The Google Pixel 4 XL brings back the old-school bezels instead of the wide notch!

The Google Pixel 4 XL, also has other developments. It packs a super-thin chin and super thin side bezels as well. In comparison, the forehead is a bit thick to house all that is necessary. The forehead houses a single selfie camera, sensors for its 3D Facial Scanning, a Soli Radar chip, and a small speaker grill. It may be the couple of extra sensors that brought back the bezel instead of the notch, but I, for one, happen to like it!

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Also, there are other rumors about the device as well. According to sources, the Pixel 4 XL was spotted in an airplane. It most probably was a Google employee. And so, we have further details. There are details regarding the overall design language. The phone has the volume rocker on the right, above which, is an orange power button. The rear has a square-shaped camera housing with the triple camera setup. It means there will be a telephoto lens and a wide-angle lens, which is a first for Google’s flagships.

Also Read: Samsung unveils 108 MP Smartphone Camera Sensor

As for other leaks, the Google Pixel 4 XL will have the Snapdragon 855 with 6 GB RAM. Also, it the 5.7″ and 6.3″ OLED displays will be 90 Hz “Smooth Display”, similar to the OnePlus 7 Pro.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 & Note 10+ Launched; Available for Pre-booking in Nepal

All of these sound interesting, but I’m mostly anticipating the return of the bezels. Call me old-fashioned, but I prefer them over notches. Are notches going to die soon? Very interesting…

Samsung unveils 108 MP Smartphone Camera Sensor

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Samsung unveils 108 MP Smartphone Camera Sensor

While many think a 64 MP camera on a smartphone is overkill, Samsung has other ideas. In fact, I, personally think they’re overkill as well, but our opinions don’t matter in the grand scheme of things. And so, Samsung brought a piece of earlier news into confirmation. There was word earlier that Xiaomi would launch a 108 MP camera in collaboration with Samsung. And so, Samsung has introduced the camera sensor to the world. It’s called the Samsung ISOCELL Bright HMX. A Samsung 108 MP camera… imagine that!

With Realme and Redmi announcing 64 MP cameras, it was obvious that smartphone companies wouldn’t stop stuffing more megapixels into smartphone cameras. Both Realme and Redmi are using Samsung’s ISOCELL cameras, and while Samsung was soon going to jump on the 64 MP camera soon, they’re leading the camera technology, it seems.

Also Read: Samsung Mobiles Price in Nepal

Samsung ISOCELL Bright HMX Overview

Samsung ISOCELL Bright HMX has 0.8-micron pixels, which is about the same size as current 48 MP and 64 MP cameras. And like them, it also uses pixel binning to deliver pictures that are close to 1/4th of the number of megapixels. To be exact, it delivers shots that are comparable to 27 MP 1.6-micron pixel camera. Still, it is higher than what we get currently from smartphone cameras. The current 48 MP and 64 MP sensors also use pixel binning to deliver 12 MP and 16 MP 1.6-micron pixels images respectively.

Samsung ISOCELL Bright HMX 108MP Camera Sensor

What this means is the new Samsung ISOCELL Bright HMX will probably be more or less similar with the 64MP sensors. However, it also means it will be much, much better in low light settings. It should make for better details and non-existent noise, at least, in theory.

The Samsung ISOCELL Bright HMX maintains the same pixel size as the other 48 MP and 64 MP sensors due to the 1/1.33″ sensor size employed by the 108 MP camera sensor. This sensor is larger than Samsung’s 64 MP GW-1 and other 48 MP cameras, which are 1/1.72″ and 1/2″ respectively.

Also, the ISOCEll sensor makes use of Smart ISO technology. It’s able to shoot 6K videos at 30 fps! We’re only getting used to smartphones shooting 4K @60fps currently, but of course, it will soon find its use. However, there is no word on the 960 fps super slow-motion. And since, the 64 MP and 48 MP sensors don’t support the tech, there’s no way to tell.

According to Samsung, they will begin mass production of ISOCELL Bright HMX sensors later this month. So, maybe we’ll be able to see 108 MP cameras before the end of the year. And rumors have it that the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 will be the first device to sport it too!

However, this technology might have a price… It could even be the reason for phones being expensive when they come out. So, what do you think about this? Would you buy a 108MP smartphone?

Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 2019 goes on sale in Nepal – Updated outside, Updated inside

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Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 2019 goes on sale in Nepal – Updated outside, Updated inside

The Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 is Dell’s first 2-in-1 ultrabooks in the XPS lineup. Compared to the regular XPS 13, it not only offers a spec bump but also some major design changes. Neoteric, the authorized distributor of Dell products in Nepal, has finally made the Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 laptop in Nepal for what it seems like an exorbitant price.

Also read: Dell Laptops Price in Nepal

Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 (Late 2019) Overview

The Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 comes with the latest 10th Gen Ice Lake CPU from Intel which is based on 10nm fabrication. Because of this, it offers a significant boost over the 8th Gen CPUs both in performance and graphics department. And not just the performance, the XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 has a new keyboard, hinge and webcam placement.

Intel’s 10th Gen Ice Lake upgrade

Of all the things that changed, the Ice Lake upgrade is certainly the highlight here. These are the 10th gen CPUs in Intel’s low powered line of processors. They skipped out on the 9th Gen for some reason but that’s really none of our business. These 10th Gen Ice Lake CPUs are all based on 10nm, all of which sport hyperthreading, has a TDP of 15W, and offer an average of 20% – 30% boost in performance.

You now get to choose from three processors, the base variant being a Core i3-1005G1 model. This one comes with a boost clock speed of 3.4GHz and is a 2c/4t setup. The graphics chip on this one remains the same old Intel UHD @ 900MHz boost.

The next in line is a Core i5-1035G1. Basically, this has more cores and better boost speeds. It’s a four-core eight-thread setup, boost clock has increased to 3.6GHz but it still uses the same old Intel UHD graphics with an added boost clock of up to 1.05GHz.

Dell XPS 13 7390

And finally the star of the show, the Intel Core i7-1065G7, still a 4c/8t set up with a max boost speed of 3.9GHz but with Intel’s Iris Plus Graphics chip inside. The new Iris Plus graphics chip doubles the performance over its predecessor, the UHD 620. You can head over to Laptopmag for a detailed comparison, but for a quick reference, the UHD 620 pushing out 56fps on Dirt 3, while the Iris Plus delivered a 100fps on similar settings.

A second perfect example would be the 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited, 90,977 for the UHD 620, 112,379 for the Iris Plus and just 141,995 for the MX150. Don’t forget the MX150 is a dedicated GPU. It’s far from a dedicated graphics solution, but still a huge improvement none the less.

Display

Display options include a 13-inch FHD or 4k panel, all touch-enabled since it is a 2-in-1 laptop. The aspect ratio has changed to a 16:10, a bit odd but nothing to dwell upon. It now supports Dolby Vision HDR with brightness hovering at around 500 nits. The 4K version covers 90% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and 1800:1 contrast ratio. The bezels have decreased as well, also a factor responsible for 7% more screen real state within a similar footprint.

Memory & Connectivity

Memory options start at 4GB all the way up to 32GB clocked @ 3733 MHz while storage space comes in at 256GB to a full terabyte of flash storage. For connectivity, you get two Thunderbolt 3 connectors, an SD card reader, and a headphone jack. Wifi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 come as standard across all versions. And as for the battery, Dell has managed to fit in a 51Whr cell with a 45W ac adaptor for charging.

Other changes

dell XPS 7390 13 2-in-1 convertible

Other changes include a new Maglev keyboard with a 1.3mm travel. It uses magnets to make the keyboard feel more satisfying and comfortable. They have also designed a two-fan cooling system to accommodate the upgraded internals. And the final change is the hinge, which has been improved for better/smoother transitions.

Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 (Late 2019) Price

These laptops are already available on the official Dell website which you can check out here. Pricing starts at $999 for the i3 version with 256GB SSD and 4GB of RAM. You can configure it all the way up to a Core i7 with 1TB of SSD and 32GB of memory, that one will cost you $2,650. But I think the $1,400 version with a Core i5, 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD should do for most.

Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro are on the horizon

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Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro are on the horizon

Huawei is planning to refresh its top-of-the-line Mate family. Now that Samsung’s Note 10 pair is official, Huawei is set to launch the Mate 30 series. We knew nothing about the phone’s launch dates, until now. But according to Dr. Wang Chenglu – president of Huawei Consumer Business Software, the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro will be made official in Europe on September 19.

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The new phones are boasting a new Kirin 990 chipset. These chips will increase the energy efficiency of the phones. An increase in power efficiency does make a lot of sense, as 990 chip is the first one built on TSMC’s 7nm EUV process. The EUV allows 20% greater transistor density and is likely to be more powerful and efficient. However, according to previous rumors, Kirin 985 chips would be used on the phones. But this might just be the same chip just with a different name for marketing purposes. We cannot say for certain.

Also Read: Huawei’s Harmony OS: Will it be able to keep up with Android?

Looking at other hardware parts, the Mate 30 Pro will also have a 4,200 mAh battery supporting 40W fast charging; which is the same as the Mate 20 Pro. It would be strange, however, if Huawei didn’t upgrade that. And the camera department also looks promising with triple rear camera setup; out of which two are 40 MP cameras.

huawei mate 30 and 30 pro

Huawei is taking no chances to set the smartphone world on fire; as the Mate 30 Pro will feature a 6.71-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Huawei is also upgrading from the previous generation with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage; which is better than many of the phone currently in the market. plus, Huawei will ship Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro with Android Q underneath EMUI 11.

We can expect the devices to be expensive since the Mate 20 series was arguably the most premium line phones from Huawei, and Mate 30 series is an upgrade. However, we can expect Huawei to alter the pricing strategy with the current US-China trade war going strong.

Harmony OS: Will it be able to keep up with Android?

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Harmony OS: Will it be able to keep up with Android?

When Huawei was riding along with US’ Trade Bans, the whole world was looking at Huawei for an answer. And answer they did, with some hints, here and there, about their own Operating System. They did have a solid plan B, of course. We heard of a lot of rumors: from Hongmeng OS to Ark OS and as far as Sailfish OS. And even with all those speculations, once the ban was over, it went silent. But now, Huawei’s own operating system is reality – in the form of the Harmony OS.

Harmony OS Overview

Harmony OS is the final name for Huawei’s Hongmeng OS. The new open-source platform was announced in the annual Huawei’s Developer Conference. But it will remain Hongmeng inside China, though.

“It is the first micro-kernel based distributed operating system for all scenarios” as Huawei CEO, Richard Yu, put it. What this means is that this operating system uses fewer resources as possible. In turn, this means it will have faster-operating speeds and minimum latency levels.

This new platform supports all kinds of devices – from smartphones to computers, smartwatches to smart speakers, and even cars. For this very purpose, the system supports anything from RAM sizes of KBs to GBs. And it comes with TEE (Trusted Execution Environment) for better security across all devices. However, it doesn’t support Root Access.

hongmeng os huawei ark compiler

The ARK compiler used in HarmonyOS was developed to replace ART and Dalvik VM, which caused Android “lag”. For the record, Android lag means the slow transitions and stutters, mostly seen on low-end phones, especially after some years of use. However, the ARK compiler still uses the same concept as Android (Android works as a Linux Virtual Machine on smartphones). For comparison, iOS works as a native OS, which is why iPhones don’t require higher specifications like high RAM or such than on Android. And it is the reason why iPhones don’t slow down after years of usage.

Huawei’s ARK compiler solves lag problems on Android by allowing Android to function as a native OS on smartphones. That is of course, what Huawei claims, and if it is indeed true, this means they’ve solved one of the major issues on Android.

In addition, Harmony OS will eventually, support a number of platforms. Mostly, all major programming languages like Java, JavaScript, C, C++, and Kotlin. Furthermore, it will also support apps from other platforms, i.e. it will run Android platforms soon.

First Harmony OS Device

harmony os honor vision tv

We will be able to see Harmony OS first, on Huawei’s smart screen devices. The sub-brand Honor already unveiled two smart TVs – Honor Vision and Honor Vision Pro that run on HarmonyOS. These televisions will be available for purchase sometime this week in China. They will use the first iteration of the open-source platform, Harmony OS 1.0. And for the time being, Huawei’s plans are only limited to smart screens, but soon, they will be all over other smart devices.

Will it be able to replace Android?

According to Mr. Yu, HarmonyOS can replace Android on its smartphones at any time. But they have no plans to do so currently or the near future. Their phones will continue using Android for now, which is best for the customers and also there’s Google’s extensive app platform.

But if it comes to a state if Huawei will not be able to use Android in the future, then, they can easily switch to HarmonyOS. Also, Mr. Yu claims it won’t be that difficult. After all, the HarmonyOS was in the works since 2017, as a sort of plan B. And it will support all Android apps as well as HTML5 and Linux-based ones.

Of course, Huawei’s vision is to make HarmonyOS a global operating system in the future. The company shall soon begin providing dev kits to its partners and begin developing compatible apps. We’re sure more details will follow soon enough.

But with HarmonyOS already claiming to be able to solve the problems of Android, maybe, it will soon be able to replace it. The only thing we need to see is how willing are the users…

OnePlus 7 Pro brings Raksha Bandhan offer; price drop for a limited period

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OnePlus 7 Pro brings Raksha Bandhan offer; price drop for a limited period

Festivals have their own joy. Gatherings, parties and what most of us wait for, discounted price! Keeping in mind the festivities of Raksha Bandhan, OnePlus has announced a price drop in its latest flagship, the OnePlus 7 Pro (6GB/128GB variant). The device packs high-end specs and would probably be the perfect gift.

Overview

OnePlus 7 features a huge 6.67” Fluid AMOLED display and supports QHD resolution. It comes with a Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection on top and the screen has a 90Hz refresh rate. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, the device comes in 3 different variants. The 6GB and 8GB variants feature 128GB storage capacity whereas the 12GB one comes with 256GB of ROM. It runs on Android 9.0 Pie with OxygenOS on top. Furthermore, as there is an AMOLED panel, the device supports an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Talking about the camera, there’s a triple camera setup on the back featuring a 48MP primary lens, 16MP ultra-wide lens, and an 8MP telephoto lens. Likewise, the front camera is a 16MP motorized selfie snapper. And to wrap it all up there’s the huge 4, 000mAh battery that supports 30W Warp Charge fast charging.

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OnePlus 7 Pro Specifications

  • Display: 6.67-inch Fluid AMOLED panel with Quad-HD+ resolution (1440 x 3120 pixels), 19.5:9 aspect ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 6, HDR 10+
  • CPU: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
  • GPU: Adreno 640
  • OS: Android Pie (v9.0) with OxygenOS 9.5 on top
  • RAM: 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB
  • Storage: 128/256 GB
  • Rear camera: Triple, 48 MP (f/1.6, PDAF, CAS, Laser AF, EIS, OIS), NightScape 2.0 + 16 MP ultra-wide with f/2.2 aperture + 8 MP Telephoto lens (f/2.4, 3X Zoom, PDAF, OIS)
  • Front Camera: 16 MP with f/2.0, Motorized pop-up selfie camera
  • Battery: 4000 mAh with 30-Watt Warp Charge
  • SIM(s): Dual SIM
  • Sensors: In-display Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyro, proximity, compass
  • Colors:Mirror Gray (6 GB), Nebula Blue (8 GB / 12 GB)
  • Price: 
    •  6GB + 128GB: Rs. 89,900  Rs. 83,000 [Rakshya Bandhan Offer]
    • 8GB +128GB: Rs. 99,900
    • 12GB + 256GB: Rs. 109,000

Also Read: OnePlus Mobiles Price in Nepal

Whether you’re planning a gift for your siblings or for yourself, this probably is a good time to get your hands on the OnePlus 7 Pro. However, this offer is for a  limited period only. So, better hurry up before it slips out of your hand.

Amplifii LED TVs now available in Nepal

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Amplifii LED TVs now available in Nepal

The DKM Group-owned Amplifii TV launched in the Nepalese market on 9th August, Friday. It is one of the fastest-growing electronics company of India and takes pride in manufacturing high quality LED TVs.  It was previously operating only in India. However, it has finally brought its range of 4K Ultra HD LED TVs, Full HD LED TVs and many more in the Nepalese market. In total it has launched 7 types of TVs in here. And here are the TVs that are available in Nepal currently:

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NAMPP-55UHD-32

It is a 55” UHD smart LED TV powered by 2 Cortex A73 CPU cores. It runs on Android 7.0. Being a UHD TV, it supports 4K HDR display. Its specifications are:

  • Display: Samsung A+ Grade Panel
  • Resolution: 3480 x 2160 (UHD)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:09
  • Display Color:70 B
  • Processor: 2 x Cortex A73 (800MHz)
  • Operating System: Android 7.0
  • USB Support: 2 x USB 2.0
  • HDMI ports: 3
  • GPU: Multi-Core Mali-450 MP2
  • RAM: 1GB
  • ROM: 8GB
  • Price: 1,13,999

Also Read: Best 55-inch 4K UHD Televisions in Nepal Under 1 Lakh

NAMPP-50S-32

A smart 50” smart TV supporting FHD display. It’s in many ways similar to the NAMPP-55UHD-32 model, barring the screen size and display. Its specifications are:

  • Display: Samsung A+ Grade Panel
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:09
  • Display Color:7 M
  • Processor: 4 x Cortex A53 (1.5GHz)
  • Operating System: Android 7.0
  • USB Support: 2 x USB 2.0
  • HDMI ports: 3
  • GPU: Multi-Core Mali-450 MP2
  • RAM: 1GB
  • ROM: 8GB
  • Price: 79,999

Also Read: LG TV Price in Nepal

NAMPP-49S-22

This model features 40” HD LED display and similar to the aforementioned models, this too is a smart TV. However, it runs on only a single Cortex A53 core. Its specifications are:

  • Display: Panda A+ Grade Panel
  • Resolution: 1366 x 768 (HD)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:09
  • Display Color:7 M
  • Processor: Cortex A53 (1.5GHz)
  • Operating System: Android 5.1.1
  • USB Support: 2 x USB 2.0
  • HDMI ports: 3
  • GPU: Multi-Core Mali-450 MP2
  • RAM: 1GB
  • ROM: 8GB
  • Price: 50,999

Also Read: Sony Bravia TV Price in Nepal

NAMPP-32S-22

It is the cheapest smart TV offered by Amplifii in Nepal and has a screen size of 32”. It supports HD display and for OS uses the Android 5.1. Its specifications are:

  • Display: Panda A+ Grade Panel
  • Resolution: 1366 x 768 (HD Ready)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:09
  • Display Color:7 M
  • Processor: Cortex A53 (1.5GHz)
  • Operating System: Android 5.1
  • USB Support: 2 x USB 2.0
  • HDMI ports: 3
  • GPU: Multi-Core Mali-450 MP2
  • RAM: 1GB
  • ROM: 8GB
  • Price: 44,999

Also Read: Yasuda TV Price in Nepal

NAMPP-40N-22

This model has a 40” HD LED display. However, it is not a smart TV and thus does not come with an OS on the board. Its specifications are:

  • Display: Panda A+ Grade Panel
  • Resolution: 1366 x 768 (HD Ready)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:09
  • Display Color:70 B
  • USB Support: 2 x USB 2.0
  • HDMI ports: 2
  • Price: 31,599

Also Read: Samsung TV Latest Price in Nepal 

NAMPP-32-22

Similar to the NAMPP-40N-22, it is a mid-level non-smart TV. It has a 30” HD LED display. Its specifications are:

  • Display: Samsung A+ Grade Panel
  • Resolution: 1366 x 768 (HD Ready)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:09
  • Display Color:7 M
  • USB Support: 2 x USB 2.0
  • HDMI ports: 2
  • Price: 25,599

Also Read: Palsonic TV Price in Nepal

NAMPP-24-224

It is an entry-level TV from Amplifii and has a 24” screen. Furthermore, it supports HD display. Its specifications are:

  • Display: IPS HKC A+ Grade Panel
  • Resolution: 1366 x 768 (HD)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:09 (Auto)
  • Display Color:7 M
  • USB Support: 1 x USB 2.0
  • HDMI ports: 1
  • Price: 18,599

A new entrant in the market, it remains to be seen how appealing will the customers find its models. However, with competitive specifications in all its model, it will probably leave its mark in the industry.

Realme 5 – A Flagship phone with 64MP quad-camera setup

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Realme 5 – A Flagship phone with 64MP quad-camera setup

The CEO of Realme India has revealed some interesting details of their new flagship phone, the Realme 5. The phone will feature a quad-camera setup, the main one being the 64MP sensor. Today the company announced more details on them, not the specs, just the camera setup.

Quad-Cam Setup

The Realme 5 will have a Samsung ISOCELL bright GW1 sensor, a first for any smartphone. That is basically the 64 MP sensor where all the hype revolves around. The other sensor, since it is a quad-camera setup will be the ultrawide, telephoto and a depth sensor combo.

The primary lens has a footprint of 1/1.72″ while the pixel size comes in at 0.8µm. According to the company, the camera will provide clearer images, better details even when cropped and zoomed. The camera sensor is of Teracell variety and will create 16MP binned photos.

Realme 5 Launch date

As for the second sensor, it’s a super-wide-angle f/2.0 camera with a 119-degree FoV. The third is a dedicated microlens which allows users to shoot from up to 4cm with impressive details. And finally, a depth sensor to neatly tie up the quad-cam setup.

Placement of the cameras is in vertical order, same as on the Realme 3 Pro. Plus a yellow ring around the primary lens and a 64MP badge to flex on people who are stuck with just 48 megapixels. It will come with a dual-LED flash as well.

Also Read: Realme Mobiles Price in Nepal

Rest of the phone

While the phone itself will get an official launch in China on August 15, we have very little knowledge about the device. It will be a flagship phone and a successor to the Realme 3. Whether the Realme 5 will be blessed with the 64MP sensor or not remains uncertain. For all we know, a Realme 5 Pro might be in the works. We might also see Realme move on from ColorOS with their own Realme OS. Plus being a flagship, expect the phone to break Realme’s 20k (Indian Currency) price barrier as well.

Also Watch: Realme X Review!

5G Powered Smart Hotel from Oppo: Revolution In Hospitality Industry?

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5G Powered Smart Hotel from Oppo: Revolution In Hospitality Industry?

A new era of connectivity. That’s how 5G was introduced to the world. A revolution that pushes the boundaries for what humans can achieve with technology. And one such revolution that can be seen already is the 5G Powered hotel by Oppo.

The Oppo 5G hotel is the worlds first 5G powered traveling hotel, currently only operating in Australia. Its launch came right after the launch of Oppo Reno 5G in Australia. With its launch, Oppo aims to demonstrate real-world application of 5G to people all over the world.

Shipping containers turned into the world’s smartest hotel is how you can best describe the Oppo 5G hotel. And that too at a reasonable cost of $150 per night! This shipping container-cum-hotel will travel around places in Australia that have 5G access. The hotel has a black matte exterior and has one-bedroom rooms. The hotel’s integrated smart feature is what sets it apart from an average hotel.

5G Powered Smart Hotel from Oppo

The Oppo Reno 5G acts as the brain of the room as it basically powers everything there is. It controls television, mirror, gaming suite and the Google Home Hub system in the room. The Gaming Suite allows guests to experience high-quality gaming via the Reno 5G. The steam link connects it to a computer inside the hotel. Thus, guests have the option to play games on the PC or leverage its 5G capabilities to access games and run them anywhere inside the hotel using Reno 5G as a portable screen. 

Furthermore, the devices’ connection to the mirror transforms the mirror inside the hotel to “Smart Mirrors”. The smart mirror is capable of rendering videos, provide perfect lighting for mirror selfies and many more.

oppo 5g smart hotel smart mirror

Also, the rooms have integrated Google Home hub. Thereby it allows users to utilize features of a smart home. Using only their voice, guests can control the lighting of the room, play music and many more. All in all, they can immerse themselves completely in the technology around them.

Moreover, the hotel allows you to use a range of Oppo AR apps inside. For instance, you can view a collection of clothes in a virtual AR runway and choose one that you like. With 5G being much faster than 4G technology, the peak time congestion will probably be limited too. Thus users can enjoy buffer-free online content.

For now, the hotel is moving through Australia to places that have 5G access. However, if it renders successful, we’ll probably get to see it soon all over the world. By the look of it, this 5G powered hotel will bring a huge revolution in the hospitality industry. Established businesses will have to compete with up and coming “smart hotels”.

Samsung Galaxy Book S: A Snapdragon-powered notebook with insane battery life!

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Samsung Galaxy Book S: A Snapdragon-powered notebook with insane battery life!

I haven’t seen the Samsung Galaxy Book S in person but I already like it. In the Galaxy Galaxy Note 10/10+ launch event, Samsung took the opportunity to launch a laptop as well. It’s a $1000 laptop powered by a Snapdragon processor and has an acclaimed battery life of 23-hours! But it’s also super slim… It’s literally less than half an inch thick, that’s impressive. It also feels premium. Cherlynn Low from Engadget, says the Galaxy Book S feels more premium than a Dell XPS 13 or even the MacBook Air. This is definitely looking to be one good laptop.

The Samsung Galaxy Book S features a 13.3-inch display. It’s a proper traditional laptop and not a 2-in-1 convertible or a 4:3 display, which was the first two things that came to my mind. With that out the way, the display itself is a Full-HD resolution touch panel. That might be a bummer for some, but you are also getting about 23 hours of battery life on a single charge. Other than that, the laptop is 11.8mm thick, and it also weighs just 0.96kgs.

Also Read: Samsung Mobile Price in Nepal

Snapdragon 8cx

Given the numbers, you can probably guess it’s a fanless design because it’s powered by the Snapdragon 8cx. Yup, the same processor or SoC in this case that was made for Windows-powered laptops. This might as well be the first time we are seeing this, apart from that demo Lenovo, more of a prototype rather than a finished product. But this one is here, and with that comes a big question, will it be powerful enough. It’s here to go head-on with low watt Intel CPUs and sure those aren’t perfect by any means but ARM CPUs have proven to be worst.

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According to Samsung, the SD 8cx will offer 40% more CPU performance, 80% better GPU performance and adds memory bandwidth to the Snapdragon 850. Basically, it means more power with less power consumption totaling 23 hours of movie playback on a single charge. Sure the real-world performance will be much less, but it is really something to look forward to. And given the Qualcomm chip, the laptop was bound to have some sort of LTE integrations. It features support for Gigabyte LTE so you stay connected on the go.

Overview:

Well, the claimed 23-hour battery life comes from a 42Wh battery cell. It gets 8GB of LPDDR4X memory, 256GB or 512GB of internal storage which is expandable via a microSD card. Yes, this laptop has a Micro SD card slot that supports a max 1TB card and a SIM tray for that LTE connection. Other than that, you get a 720p webcam up front, Bluetooth 5.0, fingerprint sensor, AKG stereo speakers and Windows Hello.

It looks like a laptop, but it has the essence of a smartphone

Hassan Anjum, Samsung

But what about the port selection? For that, you get 2 USB port, one on each side. The left one is accompanied by a headphone jack while the right one remains lonely. Charging happens through one of the USB C port, and guess what, you can use the same charger from your smartphone. Both the ports are USB 3.1 standard, maybe Thunderbolt 3 would have opened it up to vast possibilities.

At least on paper, this looks to be a compelling device, given it’s $999 starting price tag. The laptop will go on sale starting September, available color versions will be gold and gray.

Samsung Galaxy Book S Specifications

  • Display: 13.3’’ FHD TFT (16:9) Touch: 10-point multi-touch screen
  • Dimensions: 305.2 x 203.2 x 6.2-11.8 mm, 0.96 kg
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx, 7nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.84 GHz + 1.8GHz)
  • RAM: Memory 8GB RAM (LPDDR4X),
  • Storage: 256 / 512GB+ microSD slot (up to 1TB)
  • Camera: 720p HD
  • Battery: 42Wh, up to 23 hours video playback
  • Other features: Gigabit LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, fingerprint sensor, Dolby Atmos, Windows Hello support
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