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Get a Samsung Bottle Speaker and bundle of benefits free with Samsung Galaxy Note 8

If you are someone who wants to do bigger things, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is certainly the device for you! Now on, with the purchase of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, you just don’t get the phone, but a whole lot of benefits along with it. This time around Samsung, the country’s biggest and the most trusted consumer electronics brand has brought to its consumers a bundle offer for its Samsung Galaxy Note 8 smartphone.

On the purchase of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, you get a Samsung Bottle speaker along with it. Adding to this, consumers will also get breakage insurance for 8 months form Shikhar Insurance and 16GB 4G Ncell data, 2GB every month for 8 months in total. Good news does not end here as the consumers will also have an option for easy EMI offered by various partner banks of Samsung.

The Samsung Bottle Speaker is a wireless 360-degree surround sound speaker with 16M colour LED lighting that features Bluetooth 4.0. The speaker has a built-in wireless charger and is named a bottle speaker because of the bottle-like design that makes it easy to carry around. You can also charge it with a micro USB cable, so, it supports two-way charging.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is available for Rs.102,990 at today’s date. The phone features a big and immersive 6.3 inches infinity display and the device is powered by Samsung’s own Exynos 8895 10 nm octa-core processor. Evidently known, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ticks all the boxes that make up a good smartphone. The S-Pen has new and impressive features. Similarly, the Dual camera with dual Optical Image Stabilization in the device is something to look for in the device.

The Samsung Bottle speaker offered is valid until the Note 8 stocks last so you’d better hurry up and grab the bundle of benefits with the purchase of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus now available in Nepal with beefed up RAM and internal storage

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Xiaomi has been bringing the power-packed smartphones that provide optimum value for money in terms of performance. Continuing the tradition, Xiaomi had added another midrange smartphone to their lineup a few months back. In addition to the praiseworthy performance, the smartphone came with the near bezel-less display. Named as Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus, the device was the first Xiaomi Smartphone to inherit that trendy design. Now within less than two months of time, the smartphone is now available in Nepal. And all thanks to the Vatsal Impex Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Xiaomi products in Nepal, who made it possible.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mobiles Price in Nepal

Wrapped in an Aluminum body, Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus does not seem much different from a typical Xiaomi smartphone in terms of design. But what contrasts the Redmi 5 Plus from the bunch of the Xiaomi mobiles is the display. Shrinking the bezels on the forehead and the chin, Xiaomi packed a taller 5.99-inch display in nearly same form factor as that of the Xiaomi MI A1 and the Redmi Note 4. In addition to the FullView display, Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus has been another smartphone with the 18:9 aspect ratio, which has come to fashion these days. Furthermore, the display on the smartphone has got the protection of Gorilla Glass on the top to evade the vulnerabilities of cracks and scratches during the falls.

There is Snapdragon 625 chipset to drive the device, which comes coupled with 3/4GB of RAM. In terms of internal storage, the device comes with the variants of 32GB and 64GB. There is also a privilege to expand this amount to 128GB by using a micro SD card. However, there is not a dedicated slot to launch the micro SD card. So one has to sacrifice the SIM2 slot for the SD card. On the software side, the device boots with Android Nougat (v7.1.2) out of the box. There is also the Xiaomi’s home-baked MIUI 9 on the top to spice things a little more.

On the camera front, there is a 12MP sensor on the back. The rear camera comes with an aperture of f/2.2, 1.25 μm pixel size, and phase detection autofocus. There is also dual-tone flash to inject light while shooting in the dim-lit places. And up front, there is a 5MP front camera to capture the selfies. In terms of sensors, Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus inherits all the basic sensors like Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Proximity, and compass sensors. And there is a remarkable 4000 mAh non-removable Li-Po battery to fuel the device.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 plus Specifications

  • Dimensions: 5 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm; Weight: 180 grams
  • Display: 5.99-inch Full HD+ FullView IPS LCD display; 77.4% screen to body ratio, Protected with Gorilla Glass
  • Resolution: 2160 x 1080 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio @403ppi
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
  • CPU: 2.0 GHz Octa-core CPU
  • OS: MIUI 9 based on Android Nougat (v7.1.2)
  • RAM: 3/4 GB
  • GPU: Adreno 506
  • Storage: 32/64 GB (expandable up to 128 GB, Uses SIM 2 slot)
  • Rear Camera: 12MP, f/2.2 aperture, 1.25 μm pixel size, PDAF, Dual-LED (Dual-tone) flash
  • Front Camera: 5 MP, f/2.0 aperture
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (rear mounted), Accelerometer, Gyro, proximity, compass
  • SIM: Dual Hybrid SIM with 4G
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, Micro USB 2.0
  • Battery: 4000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po battery

Xiaomi Redmi 5 plus Price in Nepal

Latest Price: Rs. 19,499 (3/32 GB) / Rs. 23,499 (4/64 GB) [Last updated on: December 6, 2018]

Vatsal Impex Pvt. Ltd. has attached a price tag of Rs. 20,999 for the 3/32GB variant and Rs. 24,999 for the 64GB variant. At this price, users are getting a remarkable performance and long-lasting battery. The device on the top looks elegant with narrow bezels around the borders. But at this price, Xiaomi’s own Redmi Note 4 and Xiaomi MI A1 may pose a competition to the device.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is now available at the price of Rs. 22,999 (for 3/32GB) and Rs. 25,999 (for 4/64GB). The device possesses pretty much the same specs but with a minor bump of a battery (4100mAh) and the rear camera (13MP). But at the price difference of Rs. 500, choosing a smartphone with the trendy design language over a slightly bigger battery seems a no-brainer.

And there is Xiaomi MI A1. This device does not pack a humongous battery like the Redmi Note 4. MI A1 possesses a rather smaller battery with 3080mAh capacity. However, the smartphone excels in the software and camera department. MI is an Android One device with Stock Android on its system. Being an Android One device, it has blessings from Google for the future OS updates. And talking about the camera, MI A1 is gifted with Dual-camera setup on the back. So at the price of Rs. 26,999 (3GB/32GB), you will be able to zoom up to 2x without loss in quality and take portrait shots.

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Mi Nepal launches budget-friendly Xiaomi Redmi 5 with FullView display

Xiaomi is a China-based smartphone manufacturer company. Its first launch was in 2011 and the company hasn’t had to turn back since then. Redmi is Xiaomi’s budget phone series which has gained popularity in the smartphone market and Nepal is no exception.

Most phones of the Redmi-series have managed to create a space in the market. It is also popular in the Nepali market for its affordable price and smooth functioning than most of the phones in a similar price range.

And continuing the trend of launching budget-oriented smartphones, Vatsal Impex, the national distributor of Xaomi products in Nepal, has launched the Xiaomi Redmi 5 in Nepal. The smartphone has a 5.7-inch screen with 18:9 aspect ratio. We get a big screen within a compact and sleek body. The outlook of the phone is interesting as the frame is made of plastic while the back is made of aluminum. Corning gorilla glass makes the screen scratch-proof to a certain extent while giving it a better outlook.

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 is backed by MIUI version 9.1. which gives a 2x faster functioning with various photo and video editing features. The shortcuts are made even more convenient.

This smartphone runs on the android Nougat 7.1.2 which is definitely not the latest one. But for a 2017 phone that’s not as bad. The smartphone is powered by octa-core Snapdragon 450 chipset which means a smooth functioning with 8 cores at work.

xiaomi redmi 5 price specs

The phone has variation when it comes to the storage. 3 GB of RAM for the 32GB variation and 2GB RAM for the 16GB variation. The phone consists of a hybrid SD card slot with up to 128GB memory extension.

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 has a 12 MP rear camera with PDAF (Phase Detection Auto-focus) while the secondary camera is of 5MP. The camera captures full HD+ video with 30/fps.

While the concept of a 3.5mm jack is vanishing, this phone does consist a 3.5mm jack. However, the smartphone consists of a microUSB 2.0 port, but for what its worth, one can’t really complain.

A rear-mounted fingerprint sensor is a good placement. It consists of a 3300mAh Li-ion battery which means a lasting battery backup.

Therefore, the Redmi 5 is a full display smartphone with 18:9 screen is to bezel ratio as talked about earlier and its features are quite good for a phone available on a budget. For the price this smartphone is offered at, it’s a good deal taking into consideration a corning gorilla glass, 3300mAh battery, and full HD+ display. if you are looking for a phone with a performance that doesn’t compromise as much in performance, Redmi 5 is a smartphone to go for.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Specifications:

  • Display: 5.7-inch HD+ IPS LCD with Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Camera: 12MP rear, 5MP front
  • Memory: 2GB or 3GB RAM, 16 GB or 32GB internal storage (expandable up to 128 GB via microSD card; uses SIM 2 slot)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (octa-core)
  • OS: Android Nougat v7.1.1
  • GPU: Adreno 506
  • Battery: 3300 mAH Li-ion
  • Latest Price: Rs. 15,499 (2/16GB) / Rs.17,499 (3/32GB) [Last updated on: December 6, 2018]

Modified Spotify Premium apks will not work anymore

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Last night on my way to travel, I fired up Spotify like I usually do. But this time around, the hacked version or the MOD version just refused to open. I am also pretty certain that most of the people actually reading this faced the same thing too.

Also Read: Anchor App: The Gateway to your Audio Entertainment?

How it used to work was, you download some modified version of the app, log in with your free account and wallah, free Spotify premium. It’s not like Spotify didn’t know about the loopholes in their system. They just chose to ignore it all this time, until now.

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Although two days before the modified app stopped working, I did receive an email. You can read it in the screenshot below.spotify email

I fully ignore it, until last night. Up until now, Spotify was my main music listening app, with all my playlists and discoveries. I always knew it wasn’t a permanent solution, and it was fun while it lasted.

I fully agree that using a modified version of an app for it’s paid services is bad, but I also don’t have the $9.99/month just for my music needs. So, I am basically back to downloading music from Youtube again, for the time being.

If you are a victim of the same situation, do not worry as your playlists are safe. You just can’t listen to them on your smartphone. On the plus side, Spotify on PC is still working fine, so there is that.

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Spotify says it will detect repeated login attempts to these unauthorized apps. And in the worst case scenarios, they will terminate your account, so maybe not use these unauthorized apps again?

Also Read: Top Smartphones for Music Lovers and Audiophiles

A final piece of the story, some users still report their modified apps still work. According to a quick look at GSMArena, it’s the people who were “heavily invested in the extended trials” that are facing the problems.

But with everything as it is, I will subscribe to Spotify premium whenever I can afford it. Maybe now I will finally find five people like me, so I can subscribe to Spotify for Family, which actually totals to just $3 per person. Or maybe just find another modified app and keep continuing my unauthorized experience.

Spotify is a music service that gives you instant access to millions of songs. The best part about them is, you don’t just get access to old and new music but even Nepali artists as well. You can download these songs, listen to them offline and in the highest quality available nonetheless. It’s $9.99 per month or $14.99 for a family of five living at the same location. The first month is free, so do give them a try.

6 Useful Tips to Reduce Computer Induced Eye Strain

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We are in front of our computers and smartphones all the time. As important as our work is or as enjoyable it is to use these devices, we’ve also got to think things the other way round. There are negative aftermaths of the use of these devices on our physical and mental health that, no matter how much we want, cannot be kept aside.

One of such problems regarding health is what most of us face – the eye strain problem! The problem of eye strain may include annoyances like eye twitching, red and burning eyes, blurred vision, and headache,g among the others.

If all these sounds familiar, here are a few tips that you can consider to reduce your computer eye strain.

Blink frequently:

The easiest of all tips! Long non- blinking phases cause tears to evaporate quickly, hence, placing your eyes at a greater risk of dryness. So, let’s consider being a frequent blinker to keep our eyes moist and hydrated.

The 20-20-20 rule:

What this rule asks you to do is,  look away from your screen. The trick is, for every 20 minutes you spend looking at your computer screen, look away from it towards any object 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This is a very effective exercise that will help reduce visual fatigue.

Use proper lighting:

When using your computers or smartphones try avoiding the use of high-intensity overhead lamps that cast shadows. Also, bright light from outside can cause visual strain. Try using floor lamps which will provide indirect lighting. Similarly, try positioning your screen so that windows are to the side, not in front or behind.

Adjust your display and screen settings:

Make suitable changes to the brightness of your device to match the brightness of your surroundings. Similarly, adjust the text size, try not to make it too small. In regards to contrast, black print on a white background is the most recommended for eye solace. For best results, use a blue light filter, i.e. reduce the color temperature for better viewing comfort.

Consider minimizing glare:

Constant glaring at a screen or any finished surface causes eye strain. For remedying this, you can install an anti-glare screen. Also, if possible, try painting plane or light walls to something darker with a matte finish. This will help reduce eye strain to a whole better level.

Think of getting a nerdy look:

What I mean by this is, try wearing computer eye-wear a.k.a glasses. This actually helps a lot to reduce problems relating to eye strain. Computer glasses help optimize your eyesight while looking at digital screens and helps reduce glare. The use of anti-reflective glasses will lessen your troubles regarding eye-strain!

Canon announces EOS 2000D DSLR and EOS M50 Mirrorless cameras

Canon has recently announced two entry-level cameras. Among the bunch, the Canon EOS 2000D also known as EOS Rebel T7 is the successor to the EOS 1300D (EOS Rebel T6) DSLR. The other is a mirrorless shooter from the camera maker, dubbed as Canon EOS M50. These cameras are basically targeted for the crowd who takes photos using their smartphones and are planning to unleash their potential via DSLRs.

Also Read: Sony A7 III Launched: A Full-frame mirrorless camera with beastly specs

Canon EOS 2000D (Canon Rebel T17)

The Canon EOS 2000D is a budget-friendly DSLR designed for the beginners who crave to excel their photography skills. The camera comes with a 24MP APS-C size sensor with Digic 4+ image processor. The DSLR has the capability to take images with the ISO range from 100 to 6400. This value can be expanded to 12800 for extreme low light scenarios. Talking about the burst shots, the Canon Rebel T17 can capture at the frame rate of 3fps.

Canon EOS 2000D

The DSLR features 9 points Autofocus system with a cross-type sensor at the center. The camera features a 3.0 TFT LCD display to preview the images captured. Users can also take some playful and creative shots since the camera incorporates numerous creative filter options. For easy sharing, the camera also comes with Wi-Fi and NFC options.

Canon EOS 2000D (Canon Rebel T17) Specifications

  • Dimensions: 129.0 x 101.3 x 77.6 mm
  • Weight: 475 g (Battery and Memory card included)
  • Effective Pixels: 24.1MP
  • Total Pixels: 24.7MP
  • Maximum resolution: 6000 x 4000 pixels
  • Image processor: Digic 4+
  • Image sensor: Approx. 22.3 mm x 14.9 mm CMOS
  • Screen: 3.0 inch (7.5 cm) TFT LCD; 920,000 dots
  • ISO: Auto, ISO 100-6400, expandable to 12800
  • Shutter Speed: 1/4000 – 30 secs
  • Burst shots: 3fps
  • Self-timer: yes (2 or 10 sec)
  • Viewfinder: Optical (pentamirror) Type, 95% coverage, 0.8x magnification
  • Lens Mount: Canon EF/EF-S
  • Focal Length Multiplier: 1.6x
  • Image Stabilization: No
  • Uncompressed format: RAW
  • Number of focus point: 9
  • Manual Focus: Yes
  • Digital Zoom: No
  • Storage Types: SD/SDHC/SDXC card
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, NFC, USB 2.0, Mini HDMI, Remote control (wired or wireless)
  • Battery life(CIPA): 500 shots
  • Price: $549.99 (with 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS II lens)

Also Read: TOP 3 Entry Level DSLRs in Nepal

Canon EOS M50

Mirrorless cameras from Sony come on the market quite often. However, we cannot see the similar moves from the Canon on such a regular basis. And Canon EOS M50 is the first Mirrorless descendant from Canon capable of shooting videos at Ultra-HD (4K) resolution.

Canon EOS M50

This midrange mirrorless camera embraces a 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor. The camera boasts DIGIC 8 processor to keep up the pace with the image processing business. The Canon EOS M50 uses Dual Pixel AF technology for autofocusing. And the camera is capable of capturing the images with the maximum autofocusing capability up to 143 points.

EOS M50 is also the first Canon camera to use the CR3 Raw format. With this format, the camera saves the images allowing for up to 50% smaller file sizes. Talking about the burst mode, the device is capable of taking images at 7.4 fps with continuous autofocus for up to 47 JPEGs or 10 RAW images.

Canon EOS M50 Specifications

  • Dimensions: 116 x 88 x 59 mm
  • Weight: 390 g (Battery and Memory card included)
  • Effective Pixels: 24MP
  • Maximum resolution: 6000 x 4000 pixels
  • Image processor: Digic 8
  • Image sensor: Approx. 22.3 mm x 14.9 mm (APS-C) CMOS
  • Screen: Fully Articulated, 3.0 inch (7.5 cm) TFT LCD; 1,040,000 dots
  • ISO: Auto, ISO 100-25600, expandable to 51200
  • Shutter Speed: 1/4000 – 30 secs
  • Burst shots: 10fps
  • Self-timer: yes (2 or 10 sec)
  • Viewfinder: Electronic Type, 100% coverage, 2,360,000 dots resolution
  • Lens Mount: Canon EF-M
  • Focal Length Multiplier: 1.6x
  • Image Stabilization: No
  • Uncompressed format: RAW
  • Number of Autofocus point: 143
  • Storage Types: SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, NFC, USB 2.0, Micro HDMI, Remote control (via smartphone)
  • Battery life(CIPA): 235 shots
  • Price: $779.99 body-only; $899.99 (with EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens) and $1249 (with EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM and the EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM)

MWC 2018 Review: The best and the worst

The Mobile World Congress(MWC), the biggest smartphone showcase in the world has exhibited hundreds of new models of smartphones. MWC 2018 was not the best compared to the previous ones. However, there were many marvelous phones that captured the attention of the audience.

The showstopper of MWC 2018 was Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. Nevertheless, LG, Sony, Nokia, Lenovo, Huawei, and Vivo also had astonishing innovations. Except for the Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus, Vivo Apex, Nokia 8110 were also very captivating.  Here are the best and worst of MWC 2018.

The Best of MWC 2018

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus

This year in MWC, Samsung came up with its new innovation S9 and S9 Plus. S9 and S9 Plus look similar to S8 and S8 plus. However, S9 and S9 plus have nailed all the details. It has variable aperture camera, the premium bezel-less design, and the latest chipset. The speakers are now stereo and louder than before.

Samsung Galaxy S9 plus price nepal

Read more: Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus

Vivo Apex

The bezel-free smartphone’s concept gave an awestruck to the audience. The phone has many new concepts which are very futuristic and advanced like fingerprint sensor integrated within the display, vibrating screen to produce sound without an earpiece. Vivo has also shifted the selfie camera to a pop-up module that extends from the top of the phone.

Vivo-Apex MWC 2018

Read more:  Vivo Apex 

Nokia 8110 4G

Nokia revived another classic: the 8110 slider phone. The Nokia 8110  phone provides many advanced functions under $100. Nokia 8110 has LTE, Google Assistant and Google Maps, Twitter, Facebook, and Snakes. The phone doesn’t flick open, instead, it has a sliding cover.

MWC 2018: Nokia 8110 4G

 

Sony XperiaXZ2

Sony has finally caught up the competing companies’ flagships. The Xperia XZ2 has a new curved back design that slims down the bezels above and below the screen. It also comes with wireless charging, a fingerprint sensor on the back, an improved 4K HDR video capture, and stereo speakers. XZ2 offers 19MP camera and also has the super slow motion that captures and record in Full HD at 960fps.

MWC 2018:Sony xperia XZ2

You may also like: Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact 

The Worst of MWC 2018

The perishing of the Headphone jack

The standard 3.5 mm headphone jack are literally disappearing. This year, Nokia and Sony both introduced their new flagships without a headphone jack. The wireless industry is currently rolling out the latest and greatest at Mobile World Congress. The 3.5mm jack is currently available only on budget smartphones.

MWC 2018: headphone jack disappearing

Notches

Many companies like Asus have simply copied the look of the notch in Apple’s iPhone X to present in MWC 2018. Not denying the fact that it boasts very high screen-to-body ratio numbers, but if people wanted to buy an iPhone, they would go for Apple which even has Face ID. The companies in MWC 2018 have only copied the design of the notch rather trying to recreate Apple’s Face ID.

MWC 2018: ASUS ZenFone 5 series

Read more: Asus Zenfone

Samsung AR Emoji

To keep up with iPhone and iOS, Samsung released their own AR(Augmented Reality) version Animoji. Although they have an impressive facial scan, the emoji seem very weirdly real. Emojis are usually loved for being funny, playful and animated.

MWC 2018: Samsumg AR emoji

Photo Credit: Wccftech

The buzzword ‘AI’

Although ‘AI’ is a very ongoing buzzword right now. The major use of AI is to detect scenes when using the camera to post-process the image based on the scene, faster language translation and so on. And even though dedicated AI chips have been used in the new smartphones, there aren’t any outstanding functions to showcase. Many companies have used this buzzword to release rehash of the previous flagships in MWC 2018. In other words, the companies have simply overused the word to draw the attention of buyers and consumers.

Read more: MWC 2018 Coverage

Respect and Rise App – A new platform to discover, connect and inspire business

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In this 21st century, social media has become a vital part of our daily life. People not only connect with their loved ones but share their experience, ideas and also advertise their business on a large platform using social media apps. Considering how much social media has had an effect on Nepali people, Santosh Sah and Sushil Joshi (Nepali IT professionals) have taken steps to transform Nepali social media. Respect and rise is a new social media app that allows the user to connect to their favorite place to hang out. The application is a platform to discover, connect and inspire business.

Respect and Rise

The app ‘Respect and rise’ gives a platform to different businesses within social media to promote their products and services. It not only helps to promote the business but also the user. The app also allows you to learn more about cafes, restaurants, and shops near you. It also has a built-in map that guides you to designated cafe or shop which I think is quite useful. This app is mainly made for outgoing people. It also allows us to stay tuned with different offers and deals. You can buy tickets and deals for selected concerts and Respect and rise are currently giving 15% discount for the mega event “Da Bangg tour”.

Respect rise

You can also share your moments and review with friends connected to Respect and Rise. Users can receive discounts up to 15 to 30% at various restaurants and cafes by earning points. While using this app, I felt that it is simple to use and one of the plus points is that it has a lot of extra features. To sum up, I think the app is quite fun and simple which can be quite useful for outgoing people.

About Respect and Rise

Respect Inc is a group of young and innovative Nepali people from inside and outside of the country. After few years of hard work, their highly professional team came up with Respect and Rise. They uplifted the app to act as a bridge between consumers and vendors.

Respect and Rise is only available for Android right now.

Samsung Galaxy S9+ edges out Google Pixel 2 to become the best smartphone camera on DxOMark

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It has only been a few days since the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S9+, but those few days have been massive for Samsung. Reviewers and analysts have praised the Korean giant for launching a great successor to the Galaxy S8 and Note 8. And now, DxOMark, a company that measures the quality of smartphone cameras, lenses, and cameras as a whole, has said that the new flagship device is the best camera smartphone ever to be tested.

DxOMark’s test measures the quality of a smartphone camera in two major departments – photo and video. The Samsung Galaxy S9+ received a combined total of 99, 104 on the photo department and 91 on the videos department. With the total score of 99, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ has edged out the Google Pixel 2 by one point, the Apple iPhone X and the Huawei Mate 10 Pro by two points, and one of Samsung’s last year flagship, the Galaxy Note 8, by a total of five points.

One might even say that the Samsung Galaxy S9+ has a lower score on the video front. However, it will surely do a great job as 91 is more than just respectable. The score of 91 makes it one of the best video cameras on a smartphone.

It is on the picture side of things that the Samsung Galaxy S9+ shines. According to DxOMark, the pictures it takes have great contrast and exposure level. Likewise, the noise in pictures are “well-controlled” in “all conditions”.

So, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ could be the ideal choice for someone who is into photography and someone who takes a lot of pictures throughout the day. We will be testing out the camera department of the device when it launches here in Nepal. So make sure you follow GadgetByte Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus Specifications

  • Display: 6.2-inch Super AMOLED with Gorilla glass 5 (front and back) protection
  • Resolution: 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 aspect ratio @ 529PPI pixel density
  • OS: Android Oreo with Experience 9 UI on the top
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 845 / Exynos 9810
  • RAM: 6GB
  • Storage: 64/128/256GB internal storage, Expandable up to 256GB (Uses SIM2 slot)
  • Rear Camera: Dual: 12 MP (f/1.5-2.4, 26mm, 1/2.55″, 1.4 µm, Dual Pixel PDAF) + 12MP (f/2.4, 52mm, 1/3.6″, 1 µm, AF), OIS, phase detection autofocus, 2x optical zoom, LED flash
  • Front Camera: 8 MP, f/1.7
  • Sensors: Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
  • Battery: 3,500 mAh non-removable battery

MWC 2018: Energizer Power Max P16K Pro Smartphone with World’s largest battery Launched

Energizer (popularly known as Eveready battery company) is known for the batteries it produces. Eveready is a household name when it comes to replacing the batteries.

The French battery giant is now trying its fortune in the smart-phone sector. Recently, at MWC (Mobile World Congress) it announced the launch of three new smartphones under the brand name. The smartphones to be launched are:

1. Energizer Hardcase H590S,
2. Energizer Power Max 490S,
3. Energizer Power Max P16K Pro.

‘Hardcase’ signifies the resistant ones whereas ‘Power Max’ signifies the ones with long-lasting batteries.

Voila! Technology has finally made smartphones that have big batteries. These are probably the biggest among the smartphones available. Excited to find out about these phones? Here we go:

Energizer Hardcase H590S

As mentioned earlier, the Hardcase ones are the resistance ones.

The smartphone has a 5.9-inch display with full HD+ resolution. The screen has a newer 18:9 aspect ratio as it is on trend these days. It consists of corning gorilla glass means a better scratch resistance.

energizer hardcase h590s display
Credits: mobilenet.cz

The IP68 certified phone is water and impact resistant. Within 1.5 meters high fall impact resistant and water resistant for 30 minutes up to 1.5-meter depth. It also claims to be dust resistant.

The phone has dual camera setup in both rear and front. The rear has a combination of 16 and 0.3 MP cameras whereas the front also has a dual setup with 13 and 0.3 MP sensor. Well, the 0.3 MP cameras on both the front and rear cameras are used to provide the depth of field.

energizer hardcase h590s back
Credits: mobilenet.cz

In terms of storage, 6 GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage is quite impressive. Hardcase is powered by MediaTek MT6763 octa-core processor.

The phone runs on android Oreo 8.0 which is the latest version. It consists of a fingerprint sensor and supports dual SIM and 256 GB SD card slot as well.

Lastly, it has 5800mAh battery. Yes, we were not mocking while we mentioned a large battery.

Energizer Power Max 490S

The power max 490S comes with a 4.9-inch display which is a bit on the practical side. The aspect ratio is 18:9 with 720P resolution.

The phone is powered by MediaTek MT6739 quad-core processor. 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage and expandable 32 GB of external storage puts us off.

This phone consists of dual cameras at the front and backs each. While the rear camera has 8 and 0.3 MP camera the front has cameras with 5 and 0.3 MP cameras each. Sounds like an ancient adaptation in the history of smartphones.

While most of the things put us off on this phone. The battery is great if not extraordinary as it consists of 4000 mAh battery. Still a bigger battery than most of the smartphones these days consist of. It also consists of dual SIM slot and a fingerprint scanner.

Energizer Power Max P16K Pro

Even with the normal use, the phone can provide us with the battery backup of approximately three days. A phone with 16000 mAh battery means business. How can anybody neglect what he has to offer and how much? a phone with such a huge battery and charges within 90 minutes. That just increases the appeal. ‘COOL’ no?

Like the other two phones, the P16K Pro also features an 18:9 ratio screen. 5.59-inch Full HD+ display added.

The smartphone runs on android Oreo 8.0. It is powered by MediaTek helio P23 octa-core processor with 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage.

Like the other two phones, it consists of 4 cameras as well. Two rear and two front. 16 MP and 13 MP each at the back and 13MP and 5MP each at front. The dual-tone dual-LED flash is expected to further enhance the photo taking experience and phase detection Autofocus (PDAF) can be counted on for more stable pictures.

The phone is priced at $500.

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