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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 with ECG heart rate tracking to launch soon

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 with ECG heart rate tracking to launch soon

Attention all the fitness freaks and smartwatch enthusiasts! Samsung brings good news for you… Though still unannounced, the tech giant will launch a new smartwatch soon – which will be a follow-up to one of the existing Samsung smartwatches.

Rumors are already around about a follow-up to the Galaxy Watch Active. The Galaxy Watch Active came out only about 6 months ago. But it seems we’ll have a successor pretty soon. Currently, in only rumors and speculations, the new smartwatch is aptly named Galaxy Watch Active 2. And this time, the watch will include an ECG Heart Rate tracker just like on the Apple Watch Series 4. However, this feature won’t be available at launch. It will come to you via later updates.

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Other than the inclusion of the ECG tracker, the watch is not much different than its predecessor. Heart rate trackers are not new for Samsung smartwatches. The previous versions used less accurate light-based trackers. In contrast, the ECG tracker in this watch will utilize electrical signals which provide much accurate detection of health conditions. Furthermore, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 will perform sleep tracking and will record various exercise activities.

Speculation is that the use of ECG tracker is still pending FDA approval. As a result, the feature will not be available upon its release. The feature will likely come out as a post-release update in the first half of 2020. As the Apple Watch series 4 did the same, it isn’t unlikely.

The smartwatch will be available in three variants: one with LTE, one with Bluetooth, and another with an Under Armour special edition featuring an exclusive strap. They will probably make use of Samsung’s One UI software. Also, they will be available in two sizes, 40mm and 44mm.

We can be sure that the device will come out alongside the Galaxy Note 10 next month. But then again, maybe Samsung will actually release a Galaxy Watch 2 instead of the Watch Active 2. We’ll see about that soon enough. However, the release will be in New York. But since the Galaxy Watch Active did not make its way here, we cannot be certain about its release in Nepal.

Honor Phones receive Price Drop: Monsoon discounts!

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Honor Phones receive Price Drop: Monsoon discounts!

This monsoon did not only bring a lot of rain but also a flood of discounts. We’ve already seen Samsung’s version of it. And now, it’s Honor’s turn. Honor Nepal has declared a price drop on three of its popular smartphones in the name of Honor Monsoon Offer. The price drop for Honor 7S, Honor 10 Lite and Honor 8X was recently announced by Honor Nepal, giving a good reason for everyone to buy a new smartphone.

Honor 7S overview

Honor 7S is modest of the bunch, with a budget price tag, and similar specs. A 5.45″ LCD screen with 18:9 aspect ratio, with HD resolution, is what you get. Plus, it has a low-range Media-Tek MT6739 chipset with 2GB of RAM. The cameras it packs are also a 13 MP at the rear with a 5 MP at the front.

honor 7s price nepal

  • Display: 5.45″ IPS LCD, 1440 x 720 resolution, 18:9 aspect ratio
  • Rear Camera: 13 MP, PDAF
  • Front Camera: 5 MP
  • CPU: Quad-core MediaTek MT6739 (4x Cortex A53 1.5 GHz)
  • GPU: PowerVR GE8100
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • OS: Android Oreo 8.1; EMUI 8.0
  • Memory: 16GB storage; expandable up to 256GB
  • Battery: Li-Ion 3020 mAh battery
  • Price in Nepal: Rs. 12,190  Rs. 11,190

Honor 10 Lite

The Honor 10 Lite has a large LCD screen upfront with Full HD+ resolution. The glass look-like plastic body flaunts gradient colors in an eye-candy design. In the camera department, the rear setup packs dual cameras and a single camera upfront.

The phone runs on EMUI 9.0.1 based on Android 9.0 Pie, with features like Adaptive Battery, Adaptive Brightness and Android Dashboard out of the box. Also, it features the Turbo Boost 2.0 as well. A good mid-tier HiSilicon Kirin 710 powers the phone.

The variant that’s available in Nepal has 3GB RAM variants and expandable 64 GB internal storage. This phone packs a 3400 mAh battery with Fast Charging features and USB-C.

honor 10 lite price nepal

  • Design: Dual Gradient colors with a shiny finish
  • Display: 6.21″ IPS LCD Full HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels)
  • Rear Camera: Dual cameras, 13 MP primary with f/1.8 aperture + 2 MP depth sensor
  • Front Camera: Single 24 MP with f/2.0 aperture with AI capabilities
  • CPU: Octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 710
  • GPU: ARM Mali-G51 MP4
  • RAM: 3GB
  • Storage: 64 GB (expandable with microSD up to 512 GB using SIM 2 slot)
  • Battery: 3400 mAh with Fast Charging
  • OS: Android 9.0 Pie with EMUI 9.0.1 on top
  • Features: Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, Turbo Boost 2.0
  • Colors: Gradient Blue, Gradient Red, Night Black, Lily White
  • Price in Nepal: Rs. 23,990 Rs. 20,900

Honor 8X overview

The Honor 8X comes with a 6.5″ screen with Full HD+ resolution. The cameras in the 8X consist of dual cameras at the rear and a single camera upfront. The smartphone is available in either 64GB/128GB version with 6GB of RAM and a cheaper 64GB storage with 4GB of RAM. It gets the Kirin 710 processor as well – a choice for all of Huawei / Honor’s mid-range phones.

honor 8x price nepal

  • Display: 6.5″ IPS LCD Full HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels)
  • Rear Camera: Dual cameras, 20MP f/1.8 aperture + 2 MP depth sensor
  • Front Camera: Single 16MP f/2.0 lens
  • CPU: Octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 710
  • GPU: ARM Mali-G51 MP4
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Storage: 64GB (expandable with microSD up to 256 GB using SIM 2 slot)
  • Battery: 3750 mAh
  • OS: EMUI 8.2 based on Android 8.1 OS
  • Features: Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, Turbo Boost 2.0
  • Colors: Black, Blue, Red
  • Price in Nepal: Rs. 28,990 Rs. 25,990

Major WhatsApp & Telegram security issue on Android allows hackers to manipulate your phone

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Major WhatsApp & Telegram security issue on Android allows hackers to manipulate your phone

Most of us do not change our default WhatsApp settings. I mean they are the default settings so it probably is there for the best. One of those settings allows media files sent to you to be downloaded directly to your phone’s gallery or to external storage. It is great as it means one less thing for the users to worry about. However, what if I told you that this feature can actually put your device at risk.

Symantec Corporation, a cybersecurity firm, says to have found a security issue with WhatsApp and Telegram for Android. It claims that the flaw could allow hackers to manipulate the files shared between users.

The aforementioned flaw only becomes an issue if you happen to have a malware on your device that has access to your phone’s external storage. If so, then it would allow hackers to intercept your media files and potentially alter them. The attack has been termed as Media File Jacking.

For instance, the images you receive could be manipulated in real-time. This scenario might seem trivial but it nevertheless shows a serious issue in making. A much serious case could be a transaction fraud. Seen from any angle, if not mitigated, this flaw can take a much damaging form.

WhatsApp has affirmed that the issue exists but they are working on possible updates. If it’s an issue, why not simply remove the feature? Well, according to WhatsApp, removing the feature could create privacy complications whilst also limit how media files can be shared. However, an official statement is yet to arrive from Telegram.

We don’t know how long it will be until the update arrives. So, in the mean-time, you can disable the features by going to Settings-Chat-Media Visibility. Though it still won’t prevent files from being stored externally.

Recently announced Snapdragon 855 Plus to power ASUS ROG Phone II

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Recently announced Snapdragon 855 Plus to power ASUS ROG Phone II

Qualcomm recently announced the launch of Snapdragon 855 plus Mobile Platform. It comes as a mid-year chipset improvement to the Snapdragon 855. The chipset boasts higher CPU and GPU clock speed for improved performance. This incremental upgrade aims to provide elite gaming experience.

qualcomm snapdragon 855 plus mobile platform

The Snapdragon 855 plus features the Kryo 485 CPU core which runs at a clock speed of 2.96GHz. Similarly, the GPU used is Adreno 640. In comparison with the Snapdragon 855, the CPU performance is enhanced by 4% whereas the GPU is boosted by 15%.

While there’s no significant increase in the numbers, Qualcomm is confident that it will increase the bar for elite gamers. Other than these, the platform also brings software enhancements. It includes features such as Game Jank Reducer, Game Anti Cheat Extensions, Game Fast Loader and many more. However, it still does not contain a built-in 5G modem. As a result, the support of 5G connectivity is provided using an external X50 5G modem. It has also updated the AI engine which now offers a total capacity of 7 trillion operations per second (7TOPS).

Other than the tweaks in the CPU and GPU, the Snapdragon 855 plus seems similar to the binned Snapdragon 845. It still uses the multi-gigabyte X24 LTE 4G modem and there’s no change in the RAM and storage support either.

Qualcomm has updated the chipset for gaming and VR applications. So the expectation is that the next generation of gaming phones will include these. The ASUS has recently announced that its next-gen ROG phone II will be the first phone to be powered by the Snapdragon 855 plus. Officials claim that the Snapdragon 855 plus is their most powerful chipset to date. Also, the phone is built upon the success of the Android flagship Snapdragon 855 5G mobile platform, so hopefully, it will not disappoint its users.

Realme 3i launched with diamond-cut back & a 4,230mAh battery

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Realme 3i launched with diamond-cut back & a 4,230mAh battery

Today marks a new addition to the Realme’s range of budget phones in the form of Realme 3i. Launched alongside the Realme X, this smartphone is set to compete with Xiomi’s Redmi 7A. The phone is basically similar to the Realme 3 available in the Nepali market coupled with the diamond cut-back finish of Realme C2.

Realme 3i offers an octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 Soc with either 3GB + 32GB storage or 4GB RAM + 64GB storage. The screen up front boasts a 6.2 inch IPS HD+ display and a notch to house the 13MP selfie camera. On the back side, it features a 13MP primary camera along with a 2MP secondary one. Also, there is a fingerprint scanner on the back. It is powered by a large 4,230mAh battery which however relies on the dated micro USB port.

A similarity with the past Realme devices can also be found in its software combinations. It uses the combination of ColorOS 6 and Android Pie as its operating system. Realme 3i will be sold in three color combinations, namely: Diamond Blue, Black, and Red.

The phone launched today in India is set to have a starting price of INR 7,999 ($116) for the 3GB + 32GB variant whereas the 4GB + 64GB is set to cost INR 9,999 ($145). Though a budget phone, the diamond cut-back finish will certainly provide its users with a premium feel.

realme 3i display

As mentioned previously, the phone is essentially similar to the Realme 3 available in Nepal. The one available in the Nepalese market uses the upgraded version of the Mediatek Helio P60 which is the Helio P70. Realme 3i, for now, has just been launched only in India. However, with features similar to the one available here, it’s up to the users to decide which one they should go for.

Realme 3i Specifications

  • Display: 6.2-inch IPS display, HD+ (720 x 1520 pixels) resolution, 19:9 aspect ratio
  • Protection: Gorilla Glass 3
  • CPU: MediaTek Helio P60 SoC
  • GPU: Mali-G72 MP3
  • OS: Android 9.0 Pie with ColorOS 6
  • RAM: 3GB or 4GB
  • Storage: 32GB or 64GB
  • Rear Camera: 13MP f/1.8, 2MP depth
  • Front Camera: 13MP f/2.0
  • Battery: 4230mAh, 10W charging

Alcatel 3 now available in Nepal via Daraz

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Alcatel 3 now available in Nepal via Daraz

Alcatel is a French mobile brand which is not known in the premium leagues of smartphones, but it has its name in the budget ones. Still, this is not a brand that you can find all over. However, there were talks about it coming to Nepal soon. And now, it seems that it’s finally official – with the Alcatel 3 available for purchase in Nepal.

SHTC International Pvt Ltd. is the official distributor of Alcatel mobiles in Nepal. But SHTC is also a well-known distributor of other electronics like Prolink, Fujitsu, etc. However, it was Daraz that is selling the phone right now. And out of the 4 phones rumored to arrive (Alcatel 1S, Alcatel 1x, Alcatel 3 2019, and Alcatel 3L), the Alcatel 3 2019 is already up for grabs on the site.

alcatel 3 launched in Nepal
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Alcatel 3 is a new budget phone in the Nepali market now. Its specs are also very similar to that of a budget phone. After all, it runs on the Snapdragon 439 processor, with 4 GB of RAM. The phone also has the trendy notch cut-out up top but with a display of 5.94″, it is small for a phone of 2019. We rarely see new phones with displays under 6″ these days!

Besides that, you get a standard dual camera set up at the back and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The dual cameras comprise a primary and a depth sensor, and the display is only HD+. All the characteristics of a typical budget phone. Also, the battery is a 3500 mAh unit, which is okay, actually.

And all this is available for a price of Rs.21,490 in Nepal, from Daraz. We can’t be sure how it is in the offline marketplace. Also, since its very new…it might take time to make its presence in the offline stores.

Alcatel 3 2019 Specifications:

  • Display: 5.94″ IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution (720 x 1560 pixels)
  • Rear Camera: Dual, 16 MP with f/2.0 aperture + 5 MP depth sensor
  • Front Camera: 8 MP with f/2.0
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
  • CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6×1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
  • GPU: Adreno 505
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Storage: 64 GB (expandable via microSD card)
  • OS: Android 9 Pie
  • Battery: 3500 mAh
  • Price: Rs.21,490

Honor 9X leaks ahead of the official launch

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Honor 9X leaks ahead of the official launch

Honor 9X is most likely launching next week in the Chinese market. However, rumors and speculations are still pouring in about the phone’s specifications. This series of the phone has been gathering a lot of market attention due to their specs and price range.

Honor phones only made their debut recently in Nepal, compared to others. And we can expect a price range of around Rs. 40,000 in the Nepalese market, for these phones, if it lands in Nepal. But since this is the first phone with a Kirin 810, I hope it does.

Regarding the latest development, the phone will be launched in three different variants. Those being HLK-TL00, HLK-AL00, and HLK-AL10. Of course, these are not your official names, just the models. But, I couldn’t find any significant differences in their specs. Nonetheless, here’s what the phones will look like:

Honor 9X specifications:

  • Display: 6.59-inch TFT display
  • Resolution: Full-HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) @ 19.5:9 aspect ratio
  • Rear camera: Triple camera, 48MP + 16MP + 2MP
  • CPU: HiSilicon Kirin 810
  • GPU: Mali-G52 MP6
  • RAM: 4GB, 6GB, 8GB
  • Storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
  • OS: Android 9.0
  • Battery: 3900 mAh
  • Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Gradient Violet, Gradient Blue

Some minor changes can be expected on specifications once the device is finally launched. But for the time being, they look fairly similar. Hopefully, we won’t have to wait for long to find out! The device is slated to launch on July 23. So it won’t take us long to figure out how these leaks pan out in real life.

Another app in Google’s graveyard: Blog Compass shutting down!

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Another app in Google’s graveyard: Blog Compass shutting down!

We all know about Google and its huge array of apps, and why shouldn’t we, they have obviously made our lives easier. From Maps to Gmail, we use Google’s services for even the simplest of tasks. But even this silicon valley giant doesn’t have a Midas touch. It was just in April 2019 that Google cut all services of the laughing stock that was Google Plus. Now, there’s a new app that makes its way into the Google graveyard-the Blog Compass.

[Source: androidpolice.com]
Launched in 2018, Blog Compass was a blog management tool that could connect to sites running either WordPress or Blogger. It basically provided bloggers an insight into trending topics and a centralized dashboard for analytics. Bloggers could track their site stats, approve comments and get tips on how to make their blogs successful through the app.

Also Read: Huawei to use its trademark OS or is it?

User review might have been a reason for its downfall. It was way back in October 2018 that users started complaining about the app. As per the reviews available for this app in Google Play, users were unable to even sign in using their Google Accounts. Even those who succeeded in signing in were simply greeted by a “Getting Started” message only. According to the Play Store, the app had around 10,000 to 50,000 installs. These numbers were good but not “Google good”!

The abrupt shut down of this app further goes on to show Google’s lack of interest in blogging platforms. Even Blogger, Google’s own blogging platform, has not received any update since 2016. Thus, it’s safe to assume that its interest in this area is dying.

One can never really say why a company of Google’s stature has failed in the ever-growing field of blogging. But I guess its success in other fields makes up for one or two failed ventures.

Huawei to use its trademark OS or is it?

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Huawei to use its trademark OS or is it?

The past two months have most likely been a roller-coaster ride for Huawei. Predominantly, Trump administration’s blacklisting the company, and as a response, Google complying with the order. However, the downward plunge of Huawei in the cellphone market did not hinder its P30 series smashing the P20 series sales record. This indicated that there is still sunshine on the horizon for Huawei. In whatever way, tech enthusiasts and phone lovers are speculating the response of Huawei in the coming days.

Nevertheless, Huawei had supposed such a set of circumstances. That is why the company started introducing some OS prototypes since the past few years. The company made its OS public after the Android ban. First, it was Hongmeng OS, then it was Ark / Oak OS, and there were also rumors of it using the Sailfish OS! And now, Huawei has another OS trademark, with the name Harmony!

There are very few details in this regard, but we know that they did get a trademark for it.

huawei new os trademark harmony os

And it is strange, especially, after Huawei’s ban has been partially lifted. This means the upcoming phones will use Android Q as their OS. That being so, many questions, on Huawei’s decisions can be raised. Why is Huawei still developing their own OS if Android is still an option? Are we never using Android on Huawei devices again? Or are they preparing for similar future predicaments?

These questions are pragmatic but, even though the ban has been lifted; the trade war between China and USA is still going on, albeit a bit softer. Therefore, Huawei opting to a plan B is certainly commonsensical.

Be that as it may, the story still hasn’t unfolded properly. According to the recent news and rumors, Huawei is planning to lay off several of their workers in the US. The company will reportedly allow some Chinese employees to relocate back to China. While other employees have already been notified that they will be let go in the near future.

Regardless of the rumors and speculations, all of the tech industry is still waiting to see how the rest of the story unfolds. All we have for now are questions and numerous presuppositions.

Xiomi Mi A3 leaks and rumors surface: Might bring the headphone jack back!

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Xiomi Mi A3 leaks and rumors surface: Might bring the headphone jack back!

If you are a fan of stock Android, and that too, at an affordable price, then, Xiaomi’s Mi A-lineup looks promising. The Mi A2 was such a phone, and now we’re expecting a successor to that – the Xiaomi Mi A3. The phone is still in its rumor stages, and its specs have started making rounds.

With the images currently available, one can safely say that the Xiaomi Mi A3 is inspired by Huawei’s design language. Though a follow-up to Mi A2, the phone in no way looks similar to it. Rather, it seems like a tweaked version of the recently launched Mi CC9.

Xiaomi Mi A3 design

The phone boasts a triple camera setup on the back and there’s a notch at top of the display. With all the notch-less phones available in the market, the one at the top in this model might put off some users. But hey, it houses the Android one experience! That’s gotta count for something.

The lack of a fingerprint sensor at the back of the phone suggests that there might be on in the display screen itself. This will be an upgrade from what was available in its predecessor. Furthermore, some of the hardware leaks include a 6 inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 4 GB RAM, a Snapdragon 665 processor and a large battery of 4000 mAh. The large battery will depend on a USB-C port for charging.

The mentioned triple camera array on the back will include a 48MP main camera and the secondary cameras of 8 and 2 MP. Also, the phone appears to be made of glass which provides it a premium look.

Reports suggest that the phone will be available in two variants: 64 GB and 128 GB. There’s also a microSD slot that allows storage expansion. And surprise surprise, the Xiaomi Mi A3 brings back the headphone jack which was missing from its predecessor! The missing slot for a headphone was something that put off many buyers from buying the Mi A2. Hopefully, the return of it will help bring back the lost customers. Being an Android One device, it will run on a stock version of Android pie.

We don’t know any launch dates and prices in Nepal yet. But it is launching on 25th July in India. But as for the rumors, we can only wait and see if all the rumors pan out.

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