#YouDontNeedADSLR has been the mantra of Nubia for quite some time now. Following the same tagline, the Nubia Z17 lite has launched in Nepal. Originally launched back in September of 2017, the smartphone features somewhat of an outdated specifications for the present time.
Starting off with the display, there’s a 5.5″ FHD IPS LCD panel with a 16:9 aspect ratio. It comes with a 28nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 SoC inside, paired with Adreno 510 GPU, 6GB of RAM and 64GB of non-expandable storage. Powering the device is a 3200mAh non-removable battery.
On the camera side, it comes with a single 16MP f/2.0 sensor at the front. There resides a set of two 13MP cameras with dual tone flash capable of 4k video recordings at 30fps on the rear side. Nubia claims that it produces some good quality photos but we will have to see that for ourselves.
There is a rear mounted fingerprint sensor on the back. You also get a headphone jack with active noise cancellation and DTS sound support. On the software side, all you get is Android Nougat 7.1 with Nubia UI 5.0 on top. Rest of the spec sheet include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, USB Type C, proximity sensor and Gyro Sensor among others.
The Snapdragon 653 is a bit dated by today’s standards and while it is still a great performer, it will suck up a huge percentage of your battery. Pairing the 28nm processor with a 3200mAh battery will not deliver on some exceptional battery life, but you do get Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0.
The software and design itself might also feel a bit old looking at what other players are bringing to the table these days. However, for the price of Rs 31,995, we might be able to justify its features. There are obviously better options than this one especially with newer software, longer battery life and a much better & taller display.
As a part of its mid-range series expansion, Samsung has expanded its J-series lineup. Most recently with the Samsung Galaxy J6 Plus, and now with the J4 Plus. Of course, Samsung’s mid-range phones are not that impressive. And similar is the story with the Galaxy J4 Plus, which just launched in Nepal.
The Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus has very fewer improvements over the J4. The “Plus” in the name only means a bigger display and a bigger battery. Everything else is, more or less, the same.
Overview
Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus features a 6.0″ IPS LCD HD+ display. Even with a bigger screen size, which Samsung calls the Infinity Display, the resolution stays the same, which doesn’t seem appropriate. Also, while the J4 had an AMOLED panel, the J4 Plus moves down to IPS LCD. And this is something that bothers me a little. The phone, however, is slightly slimmer in terms of design than the J4. Camera remains the same at 13 MP with f/1.9 aperture, and it can record up to 1080p videos @30fps. The front camera is a 5 MP lens with f/2.2 aperture.
Under the hood, the phone is powered by a Quad-core Snapdragon 425. We always have been disappointed with the choice of chipset on their mid-range Samsung devices. And apparently, that’s not going to change. There are two RAM options 2 GB or 3 GB, but only the 2 GB variant is available in Nepal. Also, this phone has 32 GB of internal storage. But you also have the option to expand the storage up to 512 GB with a microSD card. In addition, as stated, this features a larger battery of 3300 mAh.
Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus Specifications
Design: 161.4mm x 76.9mm x 7.9mm
Display: 6.0″ IPS LCD, HD+ resolution (1480 x 720)
Rear Camera: 13 MP lens, f/1.9 aperture, up to 1080p videos @30fps
Front Camera: 5 MP lens, f/2.2 aperture
Processor: Quad-core 1.4 GHz Snapdragon 425
RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 32 GB, expandable up to 512 GB via microSD
Battery: 3300 mAh
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Hotspot, Wi Fi Direct
Latest Price: Rs. 15,990 [Last updated on: June 3, 2019]
Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus Price in Nepal
There doesn’t seem to be any sort of Fast Charging either. All this for a price of Rs.23490 (Update: Rs. 15,990) seems like a very average deal to me. Especially because of the choice of the chipset. When will Samsung start listening?
So, what do you think of the Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus? Does it justify being called the “plus” version? Do let us know.
The sub-brand of Huawei, the Honor 8C, was unveiled as at an event in China yesterday. The device is making headlines for being the first ever smartphone that houses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 chipset.
The Honor 8C is a budget-oriented smartphone that comes in a plastic body. It sports a tall 6.23-inch IPS LCD display with a notch on top. This display is of HD+ resolution and has a pixel density of 269 PPI. The major talking point here is definitely what’s inside. The Honor 8C is among the few smartphones from Huawei not to come with the company’s own Kirin chipset. It is powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor. In terms of memory and storage, the device has 4 GB of RAM with 32 or 64 GB of internal memory.
The Honor 8C runs on Android v8.1 Oreo with EMUI 8.2 on top as a skin. In terms of camera, it is equipped with dual 13-megapixel and 2-megapixel rear-facing cameras with f/1.8 and f/2.4 aperture respectively. The secondary camera here has been used for applying depth effect. For capturing selfies, there is an 8-megapixel camera up front that has a f/2.0 aperture.
The Honor 8C has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner but lacks a gyro sensor. There is a large 4,000 mAh battery inside backing up the whole device. It, however, lacks fast charging technology.
Color(s) available: Platinum Gold, Midnight Black, Aurora Blue
Honor 8C Price and Availability:
The Honor 8C is available for pre-order right now in China and will be available starting next week. It is priced at CNY 1,100 (~$160) for the 32 GB storage variant while the 64 GB version is priced at CNY 1,400 (~$202).
When Huawei introduced triple camera setup on a smartphone in the Huawei P20 Pro, it filled the smartphone world with awe. Even after several months of the launch of that phone, only a few brands embraced the concept of triple cameras. And the Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 is among such few numbers of handsets. The smartphone was launched a while back in the international market. And in less than a month of time, the smartphone is available for purchase in Nepal.
Overview
The Galaxy A7 2018 comes in Black, blue, gold or pink colors. The phone inherits a glass both on the front and on the back and a metallic frame is sandwiched in between. Because of the glass back, A7 2018 is definitely appealing when it comes to looks. Since Samsung always provide a praise-worthy build to its smartphones, we can expect it to feel premium even on the hold and on the use.
On the display front, the A7 2018 comes with a tall 6-inch Super AMOLED display. The phone has narrow bezels on the top and on the bottom so Samsung likes to call it an infinity display. In terms of resolution, the phone features Full-HD+. So with the pixel density of 411PPI, the contents of the screen look absolutely sharp.
On the performance front, the phone comes with an octa-core processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage at its disposal. There is also a dedicated SD card slot to expand the storage further to 512GB.
The camera is the USP of the phone. And as mentioned earlier, the phone comes with three cameras on the back. There is a 24MP primary camera, which is said to excel even in the low light settings. Alongside the primary sensor, there is an 8MP sensor with a wide-angle lens and a 5MP depth sensor. The wide-angle lens can be used to expand the field of view while capturing the images where is the depth sensor comes into action while taking portrait images.
The phone packs all the primary sensors like accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass sensors. There is also a fingerprint sensor for the security, which is mounted on its power button. On the software front, the phone comes with Android Oreo (v8.0) with Experience UI on the top.
In terms of cost, the phone is tagged with the price of Rs. 42,990. And at the moment, the phone is available only for pre-booking. And the pre-bookers will be getting either a bottle speaker or a Level U Flex headphones for free. That’s not all, all the buyers of the phone will get six months breakage insurance from Shikhar Insurance. The inclusion of breakage insurance on the midrange handsets is very rare and this initiative from Samsung is really praise-worthy.
Budget phones always have lots of compromises when it comes to the features. To cut down the price, we can see smartphone manufacturers cutting the corners on every aspect possible. But among such a crowd of smartphones, Nokia 2.1 AKA Nokia 2 2018 stands there to inspire other smartphones with its massive battery. But what more features and specifications does the smartphone packs inside? Let’s have a look!
Nokia 2.1 (Nokia 2 2018) Overview
In terms of display, the Nokia 2.1 comes with a 5.5-inch display, which is quite unusual for a budget smartphone since the budget phone comes with smaller displays. So the presence of 5.5-inch display on this handset is really praise-worthy. The phone also comes with HD resolution packing 267PPI pixel density.
The phone comes with Snapdragon 425 chipset with 1GB RAM and 8GB of storage alongside. The storage can be further expanded to 128GB via SD card. And the phone has incorporated a dedicated SD card slot for that very purpose. On the software side of things, the Nokia 2 2018 comes with Android Go version of Android Oreo. So with Android Go OS at the disposal, the apps on the phone consume less amount of RAM and ROM and users won’t be getting the messages like “insufficient memory” so often.
Talking about the camera, the Nokia 2 2018 features an 8MP camera at the back. And on the front, the phone enjoys a 5MP Selfie shooter. In terms of regular connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS, the phone also comes with an FM Radio.
As I mentioned earlier, the phone with a battery of big capacity, of 4000mAh to be precise. Since the phone has a low power consuming chipset and light version of Android OS, the phone can easily provide back up for more than two days on the normal usage. So this smartphone can really be handy for the people who seek a big-time battery boost on a budget.
While the world is figuring out what triple cameras on the rear side of the smartphones do, Samsung has launched the Samsung Galaxy A9 2018, a smartphone that has four different cameras on the back. The launch comes after numerous leaks and rumors that had suggested about the Korean Giants’ plans to release a new smartphone with quadruple cameras.
The Samsung Galaxy A9 2018’s rear-facing four cameras are meant for a few different purposes – four in total. There is the primary 24-megapixel camera with f/1.7 aperture that is accompanied by a 5-megapixel lens with f/2.2 aperture meant solely for applying depth.
Likewise, there is a telephoto lens measuring 8-megapixel with f/2.4 aperture while the final lens is meant for capturing wide-angle shots with the 10-megapixel f/2.4 lens.
The Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 has followed the Galaxy A7 2018 which features three cameras in total.
The camera setup on the Galaxy A9 2018 is something that we haven’t seen before. It has tried to cover up all the necessities while taking a picture with a single device.
The device has a tall 6.3-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display. It has an 18:9 aspect ratio screen that is clad by minimal bezels on the top and the bottom. It is powered by the popular the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor that is coupled with 6 GB or 8 GB of RAM according to a user’s preference.
For selfies, the Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 has a 24-megapixel selfie shooter with f/2.0 aperture which we have already seen being used with the Galaxy A8 Star and the A7 2018. For storing all your selfies, this device features 128 GB of internal memory that is expandable up to 512 GB via a microSD card slot.
For lighting up the display and powering the CPU, Samsung has included a 3,800 mAh battery inside. There is a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner on the device above the Samsung emblem.
The Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 is priced at €599 which roughly translates to $725 which is a bit expensive for the internals of the device. The pricing makes it a bit more expensive than the OnePlus 6 and the newly launched Razer Phone 2. It will be available internationally starting the first week of November.
So with the rising popularity of games like PUBG and Fortnite on mobile, the rise of Gaming centric phones was inevitable. And so, gaming computer companies like ASUS and Razer stepped into this zone. The Razer Phone from last year, as many said, was a mixed bag. But this time around, the Razer phone 2 seems to fulfill all the shortcomings. And while it stands, is it the perfect gaming phone?
The Razer phone 2 comes with a very identical design to last years. It sports the same boxed design and thickness. But this time, it’s a glass back which is for the wireless charging, that the phone supports. And the glass back makes it look even more premium. Plus, it has Gorilla Glass 5 protection and IP67 Water Resistance. The fingerprint sensor rests on the power button, too. The identical design also means it has the same front-facing giant speakers that support Dolby Atmos sound. But even with the IP67 rating, the speakers keep up their great audio quality.
What’s more? The Razer logo at the back glows! That too, with customizable RGB chroma colors! You can change it to the way you want it, and the company claims that they even double as notification lights. How cool is that? For some, that may be a gimmick but it’s a gimmick I like.
This phone has a 5.7″ IGZO IPS LCD Quad-HD display with 16:9 aspect ratio and 1440 x 2560 resolution. The world may be moving to larger 18:9 aspect ratios, but Razer stands its ground. But it has the large speakers and no notch to speak for it. Plus, with its QHD display and 120 Hz refresh rate, the display is very smooth. That is more than enough for some of the best gaming experience. Also, the screen is now 50% brighter, which maxes out at 580 nits. In addition, the IGZO display type consumes less power while allowing smoother transitions.
The cameras on last year’s Razer Phone weren’t anything to mention. But the Razer Phone 2 has significantly improved the cameras. Its dual cameras consist of a 12 MP regular lens with OIS and another 12 MP sensor with 2x Optical Zoom. The selfie camera is an 8 MP shooter that is capable of taking Full HD videos at 30fps.
As for performance, being a gaming phone, it has all the flagship specs. It comes with the Snapdragon 845 chipset, with the Adreno 630 GPU. Combined with its 8 GB RAM, you can bet that it is a powerhouse. One that’s just right for all that heavy mobile gaming. Also, it has 64 GB internal storage but also has a microSD slot which allows you to expand it up to 1 TB. Plus, this phone has a Vapor Chamber cooling system for better thermals. This should keep the phone relatively cool during your intense gaming sessions. Furthermore, a large 4000 mAh battery should last you for quite some time for your gaming.
This phone runs the stock Android 8.1 still. The Razer Phone 2 has no headphone jack, just like last year, but that’s the only off-putting factor I can see on this smartphone. But it comes with a USB-C dongle. Overall, this phone is built to be a powerhouse for gaming, but it also has all the necessary features for the average joe as well. And with a crisp 4K display, and those speakers, media consuming is also going to be a treat. What’s more? This phone costs $800 only, and I say only because that’s less than most of today’s flagships!
Razer Phone 2 Specifications:
Design & Build: Aluminum Body with Glass Back, RGB illuminated Chroma lighting on the back, IP67 Water and Dust resistant
Display: 5.7″ IGZO IPS LCD QHD display (1440 x 2560) with 16:9 aspect ratio, Gorilla Glass 5 protected
Lately, Samsung has been aggressively expanding its mid-range smartphones. And Samsung Galaxy J6 Plus is the recent addition. The phone comes with dual rear cameras at the back, which is the USP of the phone. But what more features are packed inside this handset? Let’s Find out!
Samsung Galaxy J6 Plus Overview
The Samsung Galaxy J6 Plus comes with a tall 6-inch display. The phone, however, comes with only HD+ resolution with 274PPI of pixel density. The display on the phone comes in an 18.5:9 aspect ratio with a generous amount of bezel on the forehead and the chin. However, this did not stop Samsung to call the screen on the Galaxy J6+ an infinity display. Also, most of the Samsung phones come with Super AMOLED panels used as display material. However, the J6+ comes with an IPS LCD panel. So the users won’t be getting vibrant colors on the J6+ like most of the typical Samsung phones.
As I mentioned earlier, the phone comes with a dual camera at the back, which genuinely implies the Samsung Galaxy J6+ to be a camera-centric smartphone. The phone embraces a 13MP primary sensor with a lens of f/1.9 aperture. This primary camera is accompanied by a 5MP camera for the depth sensing purpose. With both cameras in action, the phone is supposed to capture portrait images. On the front, there is an 8MP sensor which comes with a f/1.9 lens.
When we come to the performance department of the J6+, we can see the absolute mediocrity. The phone comes with Snapdragon 425 chipset backed by 3/4GB RAM and 32/64GB of storage. However, there is no SD card slot on the phone so the users won’t be able to expand the memory any further. Despite everything, the RAM and ROM configuration is acceptable at this price, however, the processor is not surely up to the par. The phone carries a Quad-core processor, which has a clock of mere 1.4 GHz. It is really pathetic to see the tech giants like Samsung providing such underpowered chipsets in its mid-range handsets.
Talking about the sensors, Samsung has always been frugal on providing even the necessary sensors on its midrange phones. But that tradition seems to have overturned in the Samsung Galaxy J6+. The phone comes with all the basic sensors like accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass sensors. There is also a fingerprint sensor on the phone for the security. However, unlike, most of the phone available in the market, the J6+ comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The fingerprint sensor on the phone resides on its power button.
On the software front, the phone boots on Android Oreo (v8.1) out of the box with Samsung’ Experience UI on the top. The phone also boasts a 3300mAh battery to fuel the device.
Samsung Galaxy J6 Plus Vs Xiaomi MI A2 Vs Samsung Galaxy J8
Samsung Galaxy J6+
Xiaomi MI A2
Samsung Galaxy J8
6-inch IPS LCD display
5.99-inch LTPS LCD display
6-inch Super AMOLED display
HD+ (720 x 1480 pixels) resolution
Full-HD+ (1080 x 2160 pixels)
HD+ (720 x 1480 pixels) resolution
Snapdragon 425 chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset
Snapdragon 450 chipset
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU
4 x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 + 4 x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
3/4GB RAM
4GB RAM
4GB RAM
32/64GB storage, No SD card slot
64GB storage, No SD card slot
64GB storage, expandable up to 256GB via SD card (dedicated slot)
At this price, the answer is a clear no. The phone comes with a dual rear camera, which is a good thing. And since Samsung always provide cameras with great quality even on their midrange and budget handsets. And I am not doubting it on the Samsung Galaxy J6+. But since the phone lacks a decent chipset, a sharp Full-HD resolution or vibrant AMOLED display, and an SD card slot for memory expansion, this is not good to buy. Not at all!
At this price bracket, one can buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI (4/64GB, price Rs. 26,499) instead of the 3/32GB variant of the J6+. And instead of the 4/64GB variant, one can opt for the Xiaomi MI A2 (price Rs. 30,999), which offers better value for money.
But if one is a true Samsung fan and want to stick to the brand, Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo and Samsung Galaxy J8 still are the better choices. If there is any list of the worst phones to buy in Nepal, Samsung Galaxy J6+ stands on the first of the list. So it is the best phone to skip at this price.
Putting an end to the countless speculations, leaks, and rumors, the 9th Gen Intel processors are finally official. Specifically meant for the gamers and content creators, these CPUs bring in features previously unavailable for the mass consumers. The newly unveiled list includes 9th-Gen Core i9, Core i7, and a Core i5 processor. Intel also mentioned a new Xeon processor flaunting 28 cores and 56 threads with boost clock speeds of up to 4.3Ghz.
9th Gen Intel Processors
Let’s start off with “the best gaming processor in the world,” the Core i9-9900k. It’s a beast of a processor, that can do 5.0Ghz on a mainstream consumer platform, the first CPU to do so. It has 8 Cores, 16 threads, and up to 40 PCIe lanes.
The Core i9-9900k has a base clock of 3.6Ghz & a max turbo frequency of 5Ghz, TDP of 95W, 16MB cache size and as always, an unlocked multiplier. The 9900k also comes in a really nice packaging and is priced at $488.
The 9th geni7-9700K has 8 cores and 8 threads with 3.6Ghz base and 4.9Ghz turbo boost. It has a similar 95W TDP, but with a smaller 12MB L3 cache size, it is priced at $374. The K moniker means that it again has an unlocked multiplier and supports the FCLGA1151 socket, same as the 9900k.
Finally, the 9th Gen Core i5-9600k comes with a traditional 6 cores 6 threads set up with a base 3.7Ghz and 4.6Ghz turbo boost. It has a 9MB cache size, a TDP of 95W, unlocked multiplier, and a price tag of $262. All three processors are based on Intel’s 14nm class process and will be available starting October 19. The preorders have already begun.
The processors also come with hardware level fixes for the Meltdown Variant 3 and L1 Terminal Fault issues with other issues being fixed from software updates.
The upcoming game “Hitman 2” has achieved a 10% bump in frame rates for the 9900k over its predecessor. Adobe Premiere Pro might see up to 34% bump in performance. Let’s just say that Intel still has a slight edge over its red rivals.
Intel Processor comparison
Processors
i9-9900K
i7-9700K
i5-9600K
Base Clock Speed
3.6
3.6
3.7
Turbo Boost Clock Speed
5.0
4.9
4.6
Cores / Threads
8/16
8/8
6/6
TDP
95W
95W
95W
Intel Smart Cache
16MB
12MB
9MB
Price
$488
$374
$262
Intel Z390 motherboard
Apart from the processors, Intel also announced the new Z390 board to go with it. Although the older Z370 will also support the silicons. Chip makers Asus, EVGA, ASRock, Gigabyte, iCraft, MSI, NZXT, and Supermicro had launched Z390 boards before the event.
Intel Chipset Comparison
Chipset
Z390
Z370
Z270
Max PCH PCIe 3.0 Lanes
24
24
24
Max USB 3.1 (Gen2/Gen1)
6/10
0/10
0/10
Total USB
14
14
14
Max SATA Ports
6
6
6
PCIe Config
x16
x8/x8
x8/x4/x4
x16
x8/x8
x8/x4/x4
x16
x8/x8
x8/x4/x4
Memory Channels (Dual)
2/2
2/2
2/2
Max Rapid Storage Technology Ports
3
3
3
Intel Optane Memory Support
Yes
Yes
Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Integrated 802.11ac WiFi MAC
Yes
No
No
Intel Smart Sound
Yes
Yes
Yes
Integrated SDXC (SDA 3.0) Support
Yes
No
No
DMI
3.0
3.0
3.0
Overclocking Support
Yes
Yes
Yes
Intel vPro
No
No
No
Max HSIO Lanes
30
30
30
Intel Smart Sound
Yes
Yes
Yes
ME Firmware
12
11
11
Intel Xeon Processor
Intel also announced the new Xeon W-3175X targeted at the ultra enthusiasts. With its 28 Cores and 56 threads, it is really meant for the serious users. This processor comes with a base clock speed of 3.1Ghz and can go up to 4.3Ghz out of the box. With a TDP of 255W, this processor supports the new LGA3647 socket motherboards. The 28 cores push out a Cinebench score of around 7300 points which is right up there with other similar processors.
Intel 9th gen Core X family
The Core X series also got a healthy revision with seven new 9th gen Core X chipsets. All of them have a TDP of 165W and support Intel Optane Memory.
Dashain always brings forward lots of joy and happiness. To mark the occasion, various companies bring forward lots of offers for their customers. Doing so is Nepal Telecom, the government-owned telecommunication company.
Nepal Telecom is offering discounts on data packs, voice packs, and other bonuses this Dashain. Let’s take a look at them.
1. Unlimited Pack
With this offer, GSM and CDMA SIM users will receive discounts on the Voice and SMS services. The users can purchase the pack for Rs. 600 and it will last for 15 days. With the service, customers will receive 2 GB of pack daily, 1 GB for the day (6 PM – 10 PM) and 1 GB for the night (10 PM – 6 AM).
The Unlimited Pack is also available for 7 days if you wish to pay Rs. 300. Also, buyers will get NT’s WOW Time and Music Nepal’s music streaming service for free.
2. Data Pack
Nepal Telecom is also providing its users’ discounts on data pack, as the company now offers 36 MB of data for Rs. 6. This pack will last for a day and buyers will be able to use it from 6 AM to 6 PM. This pack will be available from October 10 to October 24. It can be purchased by dialing *1415*9# from your dialer app.
3. Bonus on Recharge
Nepal Telecom will provide bonuses on recharge starting from October 15. It will run till October 21. This offer is available with Recharge Card, Electronic Recharge (ERC) and MPoS.
Users will receive a 10% bonus with Rs. 100 and Rs. 200 worth of recharge while the bonus stands for 15% with Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 worth of recharge, if done through recharge card and ERC.
With MPoS, all recharge will yield 15% of bonus for the customers. These bonuses will last for a total of 5 days.
4. Voice Pack
With the Voice Pack offer, users can buy 60 minutes worth of voice package for Rs. 6. This service will last for a day from 6 AM in the morning till 6 PM in the evening. This voice pack is valid only for calls inside Nepal Telecom’s network.
5. ADSL/FTTH/WiMAX Extension
Nepal Telecom has been providing this offer for a long time. According to the company, any user’s whose ADSL/FTTH/WiMax subscription ends between October 16 to 23 will have it extended till October 24.