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Entry level Coolpad Cool 3 launched with Dual cameras and Andriod Pie!

It has been almost a year that we saw a phone from Coolpad in Nepal. The last time we checked, it was the Coolpad Cool Play 6 and since then, we have heard no more. While the company has been launching new handsets internationally, we have not seen one for a long time in Nepal and rumors were that the company was selling products at a liquidated price in the country. But lately, there is news that a new device from Coolpad may launch very soon. It’s called Coolpad Cool 3, which is an entry-level smartphone.

In terms of specifications, the device is 5.7 inches tall and comes with a dewdrop notch, like the ones in OPPO and Vivo phones.

coolpad cool 3 price specs

The display is an IPS LCD with 1520 x 720 pixels screen resolution. And this might be one of the cheapest phones with a dewdrop notch. Performance wise, we see something unusual here. The device has an octa-core entry-level processor from Unisoc, which was previously known as Spreadturn. It packs 2 GB of RAM and a total of 16 GB internal storage and you can expand the capacity further via a microSD card.

Now, moving on to the cameras, we see an 8MP primary sensor at the back along with a depth sensor of 0.3MP. So, basically, you see dual cameras at the back! At the front, we see a single 5 MP camera for selfies with fixed focus.

But the good thing here is that the upcoming device runs on a slightly customized version of Android 9 Pie out of the box. Android Pie is by far the latest we have seen, so getting it in an entry-level device is a good thing.

As far as the pricing of the Coolpad Cool 3 is concerned, in India, it has been launched for Rs. 5,999. But the company has not specified when the actual availability will start. In the case of Nepal, we are not sure if it will arrive.

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Oppo K1 with in-display fingerprint sensor Launched in India for INR. 16,990

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Oppo has officially launched the OPPO K1 smartphone in India. The Oppo K1 isn’t exactly a new smartphone, as it launched back in October in China. What makes this an interesting device is its in-display fingerprint sensor for the price of just INR 16,990.

oppo k1 price india

The specs play a huge role here too. It features a 6.41″ AMOLED FHD+ display with a 91% screen to body ratio and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. There is also a Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top. The SoC might be a bit disappointing as the Snapdragon 660 is an aging chipset, although a good one.

Also Read: Vivo V15 to launch on February 20 with 32MP pop-up selfie camera

In addition, it has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. You can expand the storage via a dedicated microSD card slot. Also, the phone packs a good enough 3600 mAh battery, with a 10W charger, so no fast charging.

Oppo K1 Snapdragon 660

The phone still has a Micro USB port, which is most likely a cost-cutting decision. Given an in-display fingerprint sensor, an AMOLED display and what OPPO claimed to be a really nice set of cameras. The dual rear camera setup at the back confines of a 16MP f/1.7 sensor, along with a 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor.

Aided by an LED flash, it can do 4k video recordings at 30fps. The front 25MP f/2.0 lens, however, can only do 1080p@30fps, with HDR capabilities. Connectivity is as good as it gets, with the 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and a complete range of sensors at your disposal. The phone will be available in Red, Blue and Silver Green.

Nepal Telecom extends services and offers for its 15th anniversary

Nepal Telecom (NTC) celebrated its 15th anniversary on Magh 22, i.e. February 5. The 15th anniversary marks the 15th year of conversion of the Government into a company. And to develop the company further, NTC will also focus on the following areas from now on.

  • Broadband services from 4G LTE and FTTH
  • Quality and capacity improvement
  • Scientific business promotion and expansion of NTC services
  • Revenue increment

Also Read: NTC Winter Offers

NTC 15th Anniversary Offers

To mark the 15th anniversary, NTC now has various kinds of offers. And most of these offers are already live since Feb 5, but, most of the offers have limited validity.

 

NT Mobile App

The first offer is on the download of the NT mobile app. NTC users who download and register their number via the mobile app will get a 100 MB of all-time data for free. One more reason to download the app!

GSM Postpaid offer

NTC’s previous Rs.900 pack offer has been revises. Users would get about 2 GB data and Rs.500 free resource (i.e. to do what users please for the amount) previously, but now, the pack will provide you 3.3 GB of data and Rs.500 free resource.

With the increase in data pack consumers, this should be a good incentive.

NTC Tourist App

Now, tourists who visit Nepal can also get a good package to suit their needs while they stay in the country. There are two variants to this pack.

The Rs.500 pack will get tourists 5 GB Data, 50 mins of Voice call, 50 SMS and Rs.100 of free resource international calls. Also, there’s Rs.1000 pack that gets you twice the services – 10 GB data, 100 min voice call, 100 SMS and Rs.200 of international calls. However, the SMS and voice calls are limited only within the NTC mobile network.

Data Bonus for Vision Impaired

On the recommendation of Netra-hin Sangh, the company will also offer various incentives to the visually impaired who subscribe to data packs on the NT network. It will provide 100% bonus to those people on the purchase of Rs.50, Rs.200 and Rs.300 data packs. A 50% bonus will also apply to a subscription of Rs.200 voice pack.

This offer is valid for 90 days, from the time of this article.

Bonus on MPOS recharge

There is also a 5% bonus on the recharge through MPOS (Mobile Point of Sale). So, if you want a small bonus, then, you can visit the stores with MPOS devices. This is a good way to get people to recharge their phones without using recharge cards and such.

FTTH Migration

Furthermore, NTC is also providing an incentive for ADSL users to switch to their FTTH services. The company will provide FTTH CPE devices (Customer Premises Equiment, i.e. router or modems) for free if anyone has been using ADSL for more than a year and wants to switch to FTTH. It will be provided if the customer switches to FTTH and pre-pays a bill of 3 months.

Soft Launch of Roaming Service

In addition to the various offers aforementioned, NTC also did a “soft-launch” of its Roaming services.

Roaming services refer to that which enables customers to use the mobile network outside the teritorry of the home country. It allows users to use their own number for voice calls, SMS and data so that they don’t have to switch out SIMs. It is very useful for those who have to keep traveling internationally frequently for business or trade or tourism.

Just to be clear, this service has already been available since 2001 and is usable with about 192 different mobile operators among 86 countries. But there have been some adjustments, and pre-paid roaming service has been started.

Postpaid customers initially had to deposit Rs.30,000 to use the Roaming service, but from 1st of January, 2019, the amount has been dropped to Rs.10,000.

For prepaid customers, there is no need for any kind of deposit. They can use their mobile balance for outbound roaming service. For now, this service will first come to neighboring countries – India and China. Hence the “soft-launch”. And so, there is no complete information on how to enable this service as of yet. After the full-fledged launch, the service will be usable by the public.

Upcoming smartphones of 2019: What can we expect this year?

Smartphones aren’t just a necessity, but a part of our lives, for the better or for worst. There is really no other piece of gadget that tends to excite the masses. The money, research, development, and attention that goes to these devices are outstanding, and unlike anything, we have seen before. So, it’s only natural to get excited about what the best and brightest manufacturers have in store for us.

Samsung

Right off the bat, they will be releasing two of the most anticipated smartphones of 2019. The first is their Galaxy S10 Trio, which we know almost everything about. The phones are set to launch on February 20, right before MWC. The other is none other than the Galaxy Note 10, which like every year is expected to dominate the second half of 2019. Both phones carry huge expectations from the users, shareholders, and reviewers in general.

samsung galaxy s10 invite

They have already kicked off 2019 with a few models from the M-series. And the same will continue throughout the year more from the M series, a few from the A-series, the 5G enabled S10+ and possibly a foldable smartphone soon. Samsung did change its patterns and trends to meet the market demands, so we will have to wait and see if they come up with more exciting stuff.

Sony

Sony has been in the rumor mill quite a lot lately. Be it them axing their compact lineup, their failing smartphone business or getting dumped by retailers and carriers. Either way, their phones in past weren’t exactly great, to begin with, either. But now, things are seemingly beginning to look up, at least the Xperia XZ4, which seems a lot promising. The phone sports the SD 855 SoC, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable memory.

sony mwc 2019

It also gets a 4400mAh battery and a tall 21:9 AMOLED display up front. But the show stealer remains its 52MP f/1.6 aperture sensor, along with a 16MP telephoto lens and a 0.3MP ToF sensor. The pricing remains undisclosed, and the phone will also not go not sale before mid-summer even with an early MWC launch. As for the rest of 2019, Sony’s future remains in the dark.

Nokia

Nokia MWC 2019

HMD Global is preparing the launch of their newest flagship, the Nokia 9 PureView. It is all but confirmed to come with a five-camera setup at the back. Ignoring the fact that it just looks disgusting in the renders, the Nokia 9 will also come with a 5.99″ punch hole display. The phone will run on Snapdragon 845 instead of the 855, the later is said to release later this year. The flagship will be followed by the Nokia 6.2 2019 and possibly a few others. One of which could be a refresh to its iconic feature phone.

HTC

HTC has stayed pretty much quiet in 2018, but we have a few rumors hinting at a new smartphone launch from the company. It won’t be a flagship, the HTC U13 or whatever they end up calling, that will come out later this year. They are, however, refreshing their HTC U12 Life with more RAM and storage options among other improvements. The company has claimed to come up with more smartphones in 2019 but failed to mention what we could expect.

LG

LG G8 or the LG V50 ThinQ will launch this February 24, on the first day of MWC 2019. Though we are just spitting out the highly likely scenario, the video above does help. Going by the “goodbye touch”, it definitely feels like LG is bringing something new to the scene. Rumors have it that it will feature the Snapdragon 855 SoC, vapor cooling chamber, 4000mAh battery and a 4K LCD sound emitting display.

Huawei

Huawei MWC invite

As you have already guessed from the image above, Huawei is launching a foldable smartphone at the MWC this year. And yes, the same phone will also come with 5G connectivity, as confirmed by Huawei itself. Moreover, the Huawei P30 could also make its way to this year’s MWC 2019. This one is rumored to feature the Kirin 980, three or four camera setup and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

OnePlus

oneplus warp charge 30

We know when the OnePlus 7 is launching, maybe not the specific dates, but definitely somewhere in the month of May. Besides that, they are bringing a new smartphone, it may just be the OnePlus 6T but with 5G enabled. We are also not sure if it’s the OnePlus 6T, all we know is the phone OnePlus is about to announce at the event will come with 5G. Also, it won’t be cheap either, thanks to the 5G premium it will be carrying.

Motorola

Motorola Razr V4

Yup, Motorola Razr V4 foldable smartphone might make its way to the MWC this year. It’s not confirmed yet, but the phone was rumored to launch in February, so why not in MWC. Details on the phone remain a mystery, other than it’s foldable nature. What we can say for sure if it’s going to be an expensive phone, for sure. They are hosting an event on February 7, in Brazil and it’s highly likely the new G7 series will launch then.

OPPO

OPPO find Z

Finally, OPPO is also set to announce a foldable smartphone at the MWC 2019. Most OPPO smartphones never make its way out of its home country, but this might be an exception. It’s rumored to go available worldwide, though specifics are yet to be revealed. Other rumors hint at an OPPO phone with that 10x optical zoom lens to go official soon, alongside its F11 series. We could also see a Find X successor this year as well, rumored to be named the OPPO Find Z.

VIVO

Vivo Apex 2019 was announced a few weeks ago, with a full display fingerprint sensor and 5G connectivity. While that may just be a concept and might not ship, ever, the phone sports flagship grade internals and builds on the same minimal design. We can also expect to see the Vivo V15 and V15 Pro really soon, along with a few smartphones from the Y series.

Xiaomi

xiaomi folding phone

Xiaomi has a plan of its own, broadening its product category into larger geography. In a statement from the company’s CEO, he said: “Only by winning in China, can we win in the rest of the world”. The company plans to regain its number one position in China within ten quarters, which started by the first quarter of 2018. With that, we should see the second iteration of the Pocophone alongside the MI 9, MI A3, MI Mix 4 and a foldable Xiaomi smartphone. Furthermore, the rest of the smartphones from the Redmi 7 series should go official in the coming weeks as well.

Apple

The iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max were launched back in September last year, and we can expect the same from them in 2019 as well. While their innovation has taken quite a hit, we remain optimistic about their next flagships. Their sales have been uninspiring as well, countering which, the iPhone X seems to have made a comeback. The 64GB variant of the iPhone X is currently available in their refurbished section for $130 less. With all this happening, don’t be surprised if the iPhone makers come up with another new smartphone mid-2019.

Google

Pixel 3 Lite XL Geekbench Score

Google’s Pixel 3 duo was a hit for the minority and a miss for the majority. Flawed with endless hardware and software bugs, the device failed to gain much momentum. However, its cameras were unmatched and the UI experience was highly loved. The same features should carry on to their new Pixel 3 Lite XL.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyJwQwSpgWM

The phone was recently leaked sporting an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. Their launch dates pricing will be revealed soon, but going by the rumors, they will carry a reasonable price. As for the Pixel 4 family, we will have to wait till October.

Vivo Y91 available for purchase in Nepal

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In around one week of time, Vivo launched three new phones in Nepal. Vivo Y91i was a budget phone and Vivo Y95 is a midrange handset. Providing the intermediate features, this time Vivo has launched Vivo Y91.

Also Read: It’s high time for Vivo to bring Online exclusive phones 

Vivo Y91 Overview

Talking about the Vivo Y91 specs, the first thing noticeable on this device is a tall 6.2-inch LCD display. The display on this device also comes with 2.5D curvy edges. However, the resolution of the device is merely HD+, which is a bummer for the price.

On the performance front, the device is powered by Helio P22 chipset paired with 3GB of RAM. There is 64GB of onboard storage, which can be expanded up to 256GB via SD card slot. Software-wise, the phone boots on Android Oreo (v8.1) out of the box with Vivo’s custom UI on the top.

vivo y91i price nepal

Moving on to the cameras, the phone enjoys a dual camera setup at the back. The camera pair on the rear panel enjoys a combination of 13MP and 2MP sensors. Talking about the front camera, an 8MP shooter is dedicated for the selfies.

Battery is the major highlight on the Vivo Y91. There is a humongous 4030mAh battery, which can fuel the device for a considerable amount of time.

Also Read: Vivo Mobiles Price in Nepal

Vivo Y91 Specifications:

  • Display: 6.2-inch LCD display, 2.5D curved glass on the top
  • Resolution: HD+ (720×1520 pixels) @ 19:9 aspect ratio, 270PPI pixel density
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio P22
  • CPU: Octa-core 2.0GHz Cortex A-53
  • GPU:PowerVR GE8320
  • RAM: 3GB
  • Storage: 64GB; Expandable up to 256GB via SD card
  • OS: Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Funtouch 4.5 on the top
  • Rear Camera: (13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF) + (2 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor), LED flash
  • Front Camera: 8MP, f/1.8
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
  • Battery: 4030mAh non-removable battery

Vivo Y91 Price in Nepal & Availability

The device is already available for purchase in the retail stores starting today. Talking about the price, the phone demands a price of Rs. 26,290 on the purchase.

Midrange market is populated with numerous handsets. Even at a similar price, you can get performance-oriented phones like Redmi Note 5 AI and Redmi Note 6 Pro. If you are more into the camera, the latest price of Samsung Galaxy A6 could please you.

Vivo Y91 is the bumped up variant of the Vivo Y91i, which just comes with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. So the extra Rs. 5,500 for just a slight bump in RAM and storage doesn’t really make sense here.

Vivo Y95 Launched in Nepal amidst cut-throat competition

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The Vivo Y95, which launched a few months back in November has made its way to Nepal. The Y95 is another latest extension to the company’s Y-series. Vivo’s Y-series were quite popular in Nepal too. So, here’s another one from Vivo, but I doubt it will be as popular as some others.

Overview

The Vivo Y95 looks very similar to the Vivo Y85, but of course, this one should be a successor to that one. This phone packs the same 6.22″ HD+ IPS LCD display and the same 19:9 aspect ratio. It packs a dual-camera setup, that comprises of a 13 MP primary camera and a 2 MP depth sensor. The selfie camera has been bumped up to 20 MP, so, selfies should look better on this one. vivo y95 price nepal

Under the hood, this phone is powered by a Snapdragon 439 chipset, which is a good upgrade over the Helio P22 of Y85. Also, it is backed by 4 GB RAM – which again is similar to the Y85. It has 64 GB internal storage and a large 4030 mAh battery. The storage is expandable via microSD for up to 256 GB as well.

So, by the looks of it, this phone appears very similar to the Y85. The considerable upgrades lie in the chipset and the selfie camera. Other than that…all else is the same, from the design to the display…except for its trendy water-drop notch up top!

The phone is priced at Rs.28,390…and at this price, it faces a lot of tough competition! Like, a lot… There’s MI A2, Huawei Y9 2019, and Realme 2 Pro! This doesn’t look like a bad phone, but will it be able to withstand the competition?

Also Read: Vivo Mobiles Price in Nepal

Vivo Y95 Specifications:

  • Display: 6.2-inch IPS LCD HD+, 19:9 aspect ratio
  • Rear Camera: Dual 13MP, f/2.2 aperture + 2MP, f/2.4 aperture
  • Front Camera: 20 MP
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
  • GPU: Adreno 505
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Storage: 64 GB expandable up to 256 GB
  • Operating System: Android Oreo 8.1 with Funtouch OS 4.5
  • SIM (s): Dual Nano SIM
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.2
  • Sensors: Fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, compass
  • Colors: Starry Black, Aurora Red
  • Battery: Non-removable 4,030 mAh battery
  • Price: Rs. 28,390 [Price Last Updated On: July 27, 2019]

Samsung Galaxy M10 and M20 launching soon in Nepal

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Lately, Samsung had been facing rants from tech bloggers and criticisms from the customer base for not bringing value for money devices and still sticking with the old processors. But the tech giants recently changed its antics. And they conceived the Galaxy M series devices targeting the millennials. They decided and made an effort to pack some decent specs into their latest devices and pricing them at relatively cheaper prices. And when they launched the Samsung Galaxy M10 and M20 in India, it stirred the smartphone world quite a bit. The smartphones are going on sale in India starting from today. And the good thing is Samsung has also given their words to launch the devices very soon in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy M10

When it comes to the budget price segment, we do not really see compelling devices. Budget and entry-level devices are packed with a ton of compromises. And the budget-conscious populace is often trapped with laggy processors, average displays, fast-draining batteries, and whatnots. So to break that trend, Samsung launched the Galaxy M10 with somewhat decent specs for the price.

The phone comes with a 6.2-inch display with a 2.5D curved on the top. The display on the device has also been provided with a V-shaped notch. And the company’s proprietary names for such kind of displays is called as “Infinity V” display. On the resolution side, this infinity V display features HD+ resolution packing 269 pixels in every inch.

Talking about the performance, the phone is shepherded by an Exynos 7870 chipset. And the processor is coupled with 2/3GB of RAM to ensure fluidity in the performance. The device comes with 16/32GB of onboard storage to facilitate the users in storing files and photos. There is also a dedicated SD card slot to ease in expanding the storage further.

samsung galaxy m10 display

On the camera side of things, the phone boasts a dual camera setup at the back and a single selfie shooter on the front. The camera pair on the rear panel is a combination of 13MP and 5MP sensors: the primary is the wide-angle lens whereas the secondary one is an ultra-wide-angle. So you can already guess, the device has a somewhat wider scope of applications than the devices with a depth sensor on the secondary camera. With the secondary camera in action, users can expand the field-of-view up to 120-degrees in addition to taking portrait images.

samsung galaxy m10 camera

On the front, there is a 5MP selfie shooter, which rests meticulously on the notch. In addition to taking normal pictures, the selfie cam on this device is also capable of taking portrait selfies.

Moving on to the battery, the phone comes equipped with a 3400mAh non-removable battery. With low-res display and power-efficient chipset on the board, we can expect the battery to provides a decent backup. Samsung has also said it has included optimization technics to enhance the battery life. So you may not have to plug the device to the charger every now and then.

Samsung Galaxy M10 Specifications:

  • Display: 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with 2.5D curved glass on the top
  • Resolution: HD+ (720 x 1520 pixels) @ 269PPI
  • Chipset: Samsung’s Exynos 7870
  • CPU: Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
  • GPU: Mali-T830 MP1
  • RAM: 2/3GB
  • Storage: 16/32GB; Expandable via micro SD card (Dedicated slot)
  • OS: Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Experience UI 9.5 on the top
  • Rear Camera: Dual camera – 13MP wide-angle + 5MP ultra-wide-angle camera, LED flash
  • Front Camera: 5MP
  • Sensors: accelerometer, proximity, compass
  • Battery: 3400mAh non-removable battery
  • Samsung Galaxy M10 Price in Nepal: Rs. 13,790 (2+16)

Samsung Galaxy M20

The Galaxy M20 is better of the two. But considering the specs and price of the device, it could easily be one of the best budget devices at its price.

Going by the specs, the phone comes with a tall 6.3-inch infinity V display. The screen on this device is capped with 2.5D curved glass and enriched with Full-HD+ resolution. Talking about the performance, the phone boots with Exynos 7904 chipset enjoying 3/4GB RAM and 32/64GB of storage alongside. Just like the Galaxy M10, the M20 also comes with a dedicated SD card slot for storage expansion.

On the camera front, the device flaunts a 13MP primary shooter backed by a 5MP ultra-wide-angle camera. There is an 8MP shooter on the front dedicated for the selfies.

samsung galaxy m20 charging

Battery is the biggest selling point of the Galaxy M20. It comes with a whopping 5000mAh battery with 15-watt fast charging support. A 5000mAh battery is already capable of providing a prolong backup. On the top, there is Samsung’s extra intelligence to enhance the battery life further. So it may not be any surprise if the handset turns out to be the smartphone with best battery life for its price.

samsung galaxy m20 price nepal

Talking about the software, the device comes with Android Oreo out of the box just like the Galaxy M10. The software is flavored with Samsung’s Experience UI on the top. Although the presence of an old version of the software is disappointing, Samsung has also promised to roll out Android Pie update with One UI on both the devices some time in August.

Samsung Galaxy M20 Specifications:

  • Display: 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with 2.5D curved glass on the top
  • Resolution: Full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels)
  • Chipset: Samsung’s Exynos 7904
  • CPU: Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • GPU: Mali-G71MP2
  • RAM: 3/4GB
  • Storage: 32/64GB; Expandable via micro SD card (Dedicated slot)
  • OS: Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Experience UI 9.5 on the top
  • Rear Camera: Dual camera – 13MP wide-angle + 5MP ultra-wide-angle camera, LED flash
  • Front Camera: 8MP
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
  • Battery: 5000mAh with fast charging support (15W fast charging, takes 2 hours and 15 minutes for full charge)
  • Samsung Galaxy M20 Price in Nepal: Rs. 18,490 (3+32)

Samsung Galaxy M10 and M20 Price & Availability in Nepal

The Galaxy M10 and M20 are going on sale in India from today. And it will not take very long for the devices to land in Nepal. Samsung Nepal is striding to launch the device very soon in Nepal. Although Samsung Nepal officials hesitated to give a solid word on the date, they implied that the device will launch in the second week of February.

[Update: Samsung Galaxy M10 Price in Nepal: Rs. 13,790 & Galaxy M20 Price in Nepal: Rs. 18,490]

Talking about the pricing, unlike the other smartphone brands, Samsung has always managed to keep the pricing of the device close to the international market. Even this time, it will be no different. Samsung has promised to keep the price in Nepal as close as the price in India.

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Ncell’s new “Gajjabko Data pack” is more expensive than the one it is replacing

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We all have our own perspective on Ncell’s data packs, we either love it or we hate it. Either way, they used to provide a good value for money on the packs that were getting cheaper and cheaper over time. However, the company’s new Gajjabko Data Pack that replaces the existing Daami Data pack with a newer tagline has a larger price tag for a lesser amount of data. It’s also nowhere close to the offerings from NTC and Smartcell, so the choice to buy the new pack is yours.

First, take a look at Ncell’s new Gajjabko Data pack:

Ncell Gajjabko Data Pack

Now take a look at the package it’s actually replacing:

Ncell Dami Data Pack

Did you spot the difference? The Daami data pack was giving out 220MB of data for just Rs 24.26 which is Rs 0.11/MB. Compare that to the new Gajjabko data pack, you only get 75MB for Rs 19.15, and that equals to about Rs 0.25/MB. Both have a validity of one day, with Rs 1/MB after the volume is consumed and a standard PayG rate of Rs 3/MB. You will now have to pay more than twice per one MB than you used to before.

So, if you still want to subscribe to one of the above data packs, you can dial *17123#. Subscribing to one of those is pretty, let’s give them that, but is it really what you want? Just take a look at what SmartCell and NTC are offering.

SmartCell’s Smart Data Pack

Smart Cell Smart Data Pack

Compared to Ncell’s existing data packs, this feels like a steal. Though its availability is not as good as NTC’s and Ncell’s, it’s a lot cheap.

If you happen to live out of Smart Cell’s existing sustaining regions, take a look at NTC’s data packs.

NTC All Time Data Pack

NTC All Time Data Pack

So, NTC and Smartcell are actually giving out more data at lesser prices. You can check out NTC’s 4G data packs as well, which are even cheaper than it’s all time data pack.

Coming back to Ncell, we don’t know if this is a temporary change or a permanent one. But it still doesn’t change the fact that Ncell just got more expensive which is definitely not good for customers. Tell us what you think of this in the comments below.

Rumor: Samsung Galaxy A90 to feature a pop-up selfie camera

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Samsung had to face a lot of criticism for opting for a notch on a couple of its recent smartphones. Yes, it’s a water drop one, but a notch is a notch, right? The newly launched Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 have embraced the notch trend, becoming the very first smartphones from Samsung to do so. While the M-series looks to continue that feature for a while, it looks like Samsung has a new set of plans for the A-series launching this year, more specifically for the A90.

In the previous years, Samsung’s devices of A-series had a name with a single digit number. That is set to change this year as the Korean giant is revamping the series to tackle its numerous competitors.

We recently reported a rumor that suggests the Galaxy A10, A90’s little brother, to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. And we expect the chipset to power the Galaxy A90 as well. However, the major talking point right now is certainly the new rumor that suggests the Samsung Galaxy A90 to come with a pop-up selfie camera. Yes, not a punch hole like on the Galaxy A8s or water drop notch, but a pop-up camera like the Vivo Nex. This step will let Samsung add a bezel-less display up-front on the device.

With the new design, it might be difficult to make the Galaxy A90 water resistant. But the phone’s predecessor, the Galaxy A9 2018, skipped on the feature all together last year. So, it might not be that big of a problem.

Other than that, rumors suggest the Samsung Galaxy A90 to be powered by 6 and 8 GB of RAM that could be coupled with 128 GB of internal memory with a microSD card support. It will be available in three or four different color variants.

The Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 had made headlines last year due to the camera setup it sported on its back. The phone had four cameras, all meant for a different purpose. It was launched in October, last year. So, it will definitely take some time before we see the Galaxy A90 hit the market.

Redmi Note 7 – To be(nd) or not to be(nd)

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So…the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is creating a lot of buzz in the phone market. First, it was its whopping 48 MP camera with pixel binning. Then, we came to find out that the camera on it was not as good as the hype. And now, there are a few videos up on YouTube showing the Redmi Note 7 BendGate. Pointing out all the highs and lows of the phone, it is sure to create all the buzz it’s getting.

And then, there’s this another video in which the Redmi Note 7 survives the bend test! A video by Gupta Information Systems, which is another popular channel in India, does similar videos to JerryRigEverything, which you may have heard of. And so, in that video, he takes the phone through a scratch test, splash test, and bend test, and the phone survives through all three.

The video is a bit long as it goes through all the tests. You can also skip to the bend test and watch it there. And you can see that, when pressure is applied, the phone has a bit of flex to it, but does not break, as shown by Technical Guruji. That does raise some questions, doesn’t it?

I, myself, was quite confused about how this could be possible. For a phone to bend in one video and not in another. But if you notice the way these guys bend the smartphone, you might have the answer.

Technical Guruji, while bending the phone, does not apply uniform pressure on the center, but on two different points with his thumbs. However, in the other video, we can see that the guy applies uniform pressure at the center with his thumbs. That could very well, lead to all that difference in bending.

Now, we’re not going to speculate on whether who was paid or who was not by phone companies, or such. It can be very well, a slight difference in the techniques. Plus, I feel like one is slightly muscular than the other. That, too, could make some difference. Or, maybe, one unit was slightly faulty. But having gone through all the scratch and drop tests, Gupta Information Technology’s video looks a lot more convincing.

All I’m saying is there can be a lot of factors that come into play during such tests. And no matter what, Redmi Note 7 is a good mid-range phone after all. So, you decide whether you’d like to get this or not. And do let us know as well.