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Huawei P20 teaser hints at horizontally positioned triple cameras

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March 8, 2018

Huawei P20 teaser hints at horizontally positioned triple cameras

Smartphone manufacturers have been taking the camera aspects seriously in their flagship handsets these days. Every new smartphone comes with the better and much-polished capabilities to dethrone the best camera smartphone existing prior to it. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus surpassing the DxOmark benchmark set by the Google Pixel 2 is just an example. And Huawei P20 is one of the upcoming smartphones expected to topple those records. The smartphone had been heavily rumored to possess triple cameras at the back. And remarking the rumors as true, Huawei dropped a teaser on its Twitter handle hinting a horizontal configuration of the triple cameras at the back. This step has definitely fueled the excitation but has also astonished the fan base, who were tuning to the rumors and expecting a vertical setup of the cameras.

A match made in heaven. Putting professional photography within your grasp. #SeeMooore #HuaweiP20 pic.twitter.com/jSlCwuXhim

— Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile) March 6, 2018

The thirteen-second video teaser starts with the outline of the DSLR and that converts to a thin and sleek smartphone with three cameras embedded at its back. From the clip, we can guess that smartphone is coming with something remarkably big on the optics side of the smartphone. The smartphone giant has also hinted at the inclusion of Artificial Inclusion (AI) in its camera, which has been a buzzword lately. The teaser is hinting that with the camera setup and the technology use, the Huawei P20 is replacing the DSLR, the mainstream device for the professional and superior photography. But how? It is also a mystery to the many.

We’ve gone the extra distance so you can take the shortcut. All the lenses you need, in one. #SeeMooore #HuaweiP20 pic.twitter.com/GAzEeBN8Sp

— Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile) March 7, 2018

The thirteen-second teaser fails to give a clear idea about the camera. However, after watching the short clip, one can confidently acknowledge its horizontal placement. Despite the veiled details, we can guess that the smartphone will make use of the Leica optics. Since the beginning of dual camera smartphones bandwagon, Huawei has been adopting the Leica Optics in its flagship handsets. Previously, Huawei was quite obsessed with the setup including Monochrome and RGB sensors. But with the inclusion of triple cameras at the back, even the tech community is finding it hard to crack the riddle of the types of lenses and sensors used in this smartphone.

Official Launch of the Huawei P20

Huawei has scheduled to unveil the device officially, disclosing all of its features on March 27, 2018. Till then just obliged to wait. Hope the anticipation pays off with a number of innovative and praiseworthy features in the handset.

Samsung unveils wide range of QLED TVs for 2018

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Samsung unveils wide range of QLED TVs for 2018

Samsung unveiled a whole lineup of its QLED TVs for 2018 yesterday. The devices follow the release of The Wall and the Q9S – Samsung’s headline-making TVs at CES 2018. The new lineup of QLED TVs includes the Q6F, Q7F, Q7C (C standing for the curved body), Q8F and Q9F. QLED is derived from Quantum Dot Light Emitting Diode that has quantum dots which can produce different colors depending on the size of the dots that are used. This basically makes the pictures or videos come off with more vibrancy and brightness.

These new QLED TVs from Samsung will now go up against the OLED TVs which have been customers’ pick for some time now. This is partly due to the lack of proper and deep black levels, and the quality of the display while viewing the TVs from the sides in last year’s QLED TVs from Samsung. However, the company has apparently learned from its mistakes and has made the new TVs better, if the voice of other reviewers is considered. Digital Trends writes, “It is starkly apparent Samsung has cracked a code no other TV manufacturer has managed to decipher.”

All TVs have a wide range of sizes as the Q6 comes in a 49-inch to a huge 82-inch of body. Likewise, the Q7F has 55-, 65- and 75-inch screen whereas the Q7C offers 55- and 65-inch displays. Finally, the Q8F has 55-, 65- and 75-inch displays while the flagship TV, the Q9F, comes with 65- and 75-inch display variant.

Here’s the starting price of all the TVs:

Q9F	$3,800
Q8F	$3,000
Q7F	$2,600
Q7C	$2,600
Q6F	$2,200

The best features of these TVs are probably the Ambient Mode that literally makes the TVs “disappears” and the inclusion of Bixby for a voice-controlled device. The Ambient Mode of the TVs can identify the color and texture of the wall it is mounted on and form a picture that looks identical to the background. Likewise, Samsung has included Bixby on the TVs through which you can voice-control what you want the TV to do and also control other devices that are connected inside your house, all-in-all making it the centerpiece of your home. Samsung also confirmed that ‘The Wall’ TV will be available for purchase starting August.

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

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March 7, 2018

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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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March 7, 2018

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

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

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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.

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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March 6, 2018

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Modified Spotify Premium apks will not work anymore

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.

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.

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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March 5, 2018

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6 Useful Tips to Reduce Computer Induced Eye Strain

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

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March 4, 2018

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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March 2, 2018

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

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.

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”.

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.