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Coolpad Cool Play 6 Review: The Mid-Range Powerhouse

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March 20, 2018

Coolpad Cool Play 6 Review: The Mid-Range Powerhouse

At a time when most of the smartphones launched in Nepal are focusing on the ergonomics, Coolpad has launched a device that aims to fulfill the performance needs of a user. The Coolpad Cool Play 6 is a new member of the Coolpad family that has 6 GB RAM, a huge battery and dual cameras at helm. Do these features, and the device as a whole suffice the needs of its users? Let’s find out in this full review!

Coolpad Cool Play 6 Specifications:

5.5-inch full HD display (1080 x 1980 pixels)
Android 7.1.1 Marshmallow with Journey UI (Planned upgrade to Android Oreo)
64GB ROM (expandable)
6GB RAM
13 MP Dual Rear-facing Camera with f/2.0 aperture, dual-tone LED flash, 6P Lens, 4K Video Recording
8 MP Front Facing Camera with f/2.2 aperture
Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 64-bit SoC
Octa-core CPU(4x ARM Cortex A72 & x ARM Cortex A53)
Adreno 510 GPU
Fingerprint Sensor (rear-mounted)
USB Type-C connectivity
Non-removable 4,060 mAh battery

Performance

Before talking about any other aspect of the Cool Play 6, let’s jump right into the performance setting of the device. The Coolpad Cool Play 6 houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 chipset alongside 6 GB of RAM and Adreno 510 GPU. All these specifications do sound pleasing to the ear. And at a time when a couple of smartphones focus on advertising features that they can’t accomplish in real life, the Coolpad Cool Play 6 actually delivers what it promises. With the whopping 6 GB of RAM and the octa-core CPU, the device never let me down. Never once did the “Your app has crashed” window popped up, nor were there stutters. However, I did notice a couple of rare lags while opening applications, but that lasted only for a few milliseconds!

This is clearly shown in the benchmark tests.

Gionee M7 Power Antutu Benchmark
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The Coolpad Cool Play 6 outperforms every other mid-range smartphone currently available in Nepal. Even though the device gave me unreliable results on Antutu that ranged all the way from 80000 to 90000 it still scores higher than the Xiaomi Mi A1 and the Oppo F5 which are the nearest competitors of the Cool Play 6.

But one thing that bugged me a lot was the heating issue of the device. The Cool Play 6 heated up after 15 minutes of gaming, which is not that much of an issue, but is still noticeable. This may be partly because of the processor at helm. Coolpad’s newest smartphone could have done much better had it featured a Snapdragon 636 chipset.

The gaming performance this device showed was quite good. While playing midrange to low end games, the performance was commendable. Only at times, with high end games, there were minor, very minor lags. That happened only a few times, and went unnoticed. The graphics, while playing games look very satisfying.

Talking about the software, the Coolpad Cool Play 6 runs on Android v7.1.1 out of the box. The company had promised an Oreo update last December, but the update is still on beta testing right now. So, users who are after software updates can rely on Coolpad to provide the device the Oreo upgrade.

The user-interface of the device is where Coolpad has improved, and that too a lot. Take the notification shade for an example, in last year’s Cool1, we had to one of the capacitive buttons to access the notification shade, but with the Cool Play 6, everything seems to be “normal” and in place. So, software wise, the improved Journey UI is now better and much improved.

Design and Display

The Coolpad Cool Play 6 is a device enclosed in a metallic body. There is plastic border at the top and bottom on the rear side that helps with the antennae. And talking about the design, this device lacks a uniqueness as there is nothing new that we haven’t seen. It looks like a design from last year, I must admit that the unibody design of Samsung J7 Pro, Huawei Nova 2i, and Mi A1 are superior compared to the Cool Play 6.

The dual camera at the back is accompanied by dual flash and a fingerprint scanner at the bottom. But still, the Cool Play 6 feels premium on hands but like every other metallic smartphone, I would suggest you to case it up!

And at the front lies a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display that comes in the traditional 16:9 aspect ratio. I would have really liked it if Coolpad had opted for the trendy near bezel-less display or with the 18:9 aspect ratio, but oh well!

The display panel, however, is quite bright and colorful. Viewing contents and playing games on this full HD display feel amazing and there is even an option in the UI that lets users change the display calibration which I think all smartphones should have. However, this display comes a little short of the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro which has a well-saturation Super AMOLED display.

Battery

Backing up this 5.5-inch display is a 4,060 mAh battery. In my usage, this battery really delivered. Under heavy usage which included browsing through a list of applications, browsing through the internet and playing a lot of games, I got around 5 – 5 and a half hours of screen-on-time which goes up to 6 hours if you are into “normal usage”. So, basically, your device will not die for around a day and a half.

One thing that really bugged me was the time this battery took to go from 0 to a hundred percent. Even though Snapdragon 653 chipset supports quick charge 3.0, the Coolpad Cool Play 6 lacks any quick charge support as the device took me more than 2 hours to fully charge the device. For a battery focused smartphone, Coolpad has sure fallen short as the lack of quick charge is a disappointment.

Camera

Now on to the camera, like with its predecessor Cool 1, there is a dual rear-facing camera setup on the Cool Play 6. This setup is capable of talking pictures with shallow depth of field which Coolpad calls “SLR” mode. And we compared this feature with the Portrait Mode of Xiaomi Mi A1 in bright light. And while we have to say that the pictures from the Cool Play 6 are great and nearly perfect for its price, the Mi A1 still comes out on top as you can see from the samples.

Coolpad Cool Play 6 SLR mode vs MI A1 Portrait mode — Portrait Pictures: Xiaomi Mi A1 vs Coolpad Cool Play 6

While most reviewers from other countries had slagged off the camera of the Cool Play 6, I actually quite liked it. The color reproduction is quite good and there is ample saturation in the pictures. The smartphone doesn’t expose images, which is quite nice and the level of details is high as well. There is enough brightness and contrast in the pictures and the detailing is quite good too.

Talking about the dual cameras, the Cool Play 6 needs a bit of improvement. It produces the blur quite well but somehow fails to focus the subject entirely. If you take a look at this image, the device has blurred out the backgound well in the upper half, but in the lower half, there is very less distinction between the blur and the subject. The portrait mode I think, is better in the Mi A1.

However, under night light, the pictures are a bit noisy and there are grains here and there. But then again, the pictures are still pleasing to the eye, and the SLR mode in this light definitely better than the one on the Mi A1.

Talking about the selfies, the 8-megapixel front-facing camera is probably one of the best selfie camera on a mid-range smartphone as my selfies even we well-detailed and sharp under low-light setting. And in broad day light, the lenses do a good job to maintain the color accuracy of the pictures.

Hardware

On the storage side of things, the Coolpad Cool Play 6 comes with 64 GB of storage with no option to expand, which is a real bummer since all its competitors have expandable memory. For a device that is focused on gaming and photography, I really think Coolpad should have included an option to expand the memory.

There are dual speaker grills on the device among which only one works as a speaker. At a time when smartphone manufacturers are forgetting about speaker on their smartphones, the Coolpad Cool Play 6 seems to be following the same trend as well.

Conclusion

Coolpad has come up with the Cool Play 6 after a year of launching the Cool1. With the new smartphone, the company has high hopes of penetrating the smartphone market of Nepal. And I have to say, the Cool Play 6 actually has the capability to achieve that as there are on a few departments where I had complaints. I won’t be wrong if I say that the device is a powerhouse that suffices your day to day needs be it performance-wise or camera-wise. Yes, it gets warm while playing games and the design is just average, but for Rs. 30,000 you can hardly complain.

If you are not impressed with the Coolpad Cool Play 6, you can certainly take a look at the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro, the Huawei Nova 2i, the Xiaomi Mi A1 or wait for the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Pro!

Pros	Cons
Battery Life	Lack of Quick Charge
Camera Performance	Slight heating issue
Bright and Colorful Display	Traditional Display
Improved User Interface	Lack of expandable memory

OPPO launches R15 and R15 dream mirror smartphones, worth it or not?

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OPPO launches R15 and R15 dream mirror smartphones, worth it or not?

Enough of the speculations and presumptions. OPPO has finally launched its most awaited OPPO R15 and R15 dream mirror smartphones. OPPO was to launch these smartphones on the 31st of March. But who doesn’t like surprises right?

Let’s start with the outlook first. All the rumors and the leak have turned out to be true. It does have the iPhone X like a notch. The 19:9 aspect ratio and 6.2- inch OLED screen.

Let’s dive into the full specifications of these smartphones.

OPPO R15

The phone looks like the iPhone X with the notch on top and a 19.9 aspect ratio. The back is similar in a way that it has a glass back but not everything in the rear looks the same. It has a rear fingerprint sensor and the dual cameras are horizontally aligned. The glass panel on this one is of 2.5D and the display at the front is full HD+.

Many of the phones have opted for a dual camera at the back for 2018. The same goes with the Oppo F15 as there are rear cameras are of 16MP f/1.7 and 5MP f/2.2 respectively. Oppo R15 makes use of the Sony IMX519 lens which Oppo claims can automatically recognize up to 120 scenes.

OPPO smartphones are always known for being selfie-experts. The manufacturer does not surprise us here with the 20MP for a selfie camera which is apparently AI smart beauty and AI wisdom smart beauty driven.

The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Helio P60 chipset coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage, which is quite impressive. With a dual hybrid SIM slot, an additional 256GB of expandable memory gives us the convenient vibe. Not having to transfer the files time and again or delete for that matter.

The phone runs on the Android Oreo 8.1 which is the latest as of when the phone was in the making. OPPO is time and again accused of not sending updates so we’ve to see if OPPO changes for better or stays the same.

This smartphone costs $473 approximately making it a premium mid-range smartphone.

OPPO R15 dream mirror edition

The phone is pretty much same as the earlier one. The same glass back, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and the dual camera. But the glass at the back of this one is a 3D one.

On the camera part, there is a combination of 16 MP and 20 MP dual cameras at the rear and a 20MP camera for the selfie as it has the ‘selfie-expert’ criteria to meet as per its claim. The software enhanced bokeh effect and AI smart beauty and AI wisdom smart beauty feature also for the selfies.

The smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 660 chipset which is a recent one from the manufacturer. Supported by a 14nm chip, it is claimed to be battery saving, efficient and to deliver the high-end performance compared to its predecessor Snapdragon 653. This particular SoC is the one that supports AI (artificial intelligence) in the mid-range smartphones.

The smartphone costs approximately $552 for the ceramic black variant while the red variant will cost $520 approximately.

Looking at the specifications and comparing them with the cost of these smartphones, these seem promising. The AI feature, class back and VOOC charging are the ones that impress us the most. The specifications are of a top notch for any mid-range smartphone.

We can settle for the fact that it looks like iPhone X. The outlook of which we are not much impressed with but we can settle on this for the features it consists of. Let’s hope OPPO comes up with some original ideas for the outlook as well.

Vivo X21 goes official with under-display fingerprint scanner and a Notch display

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Vivo X21 goes official with under-display fingerprint scanner and a Notch display

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has made its latest top-level midranger – the Vivo X21 official in China. It features a Notch on its display just like the iPhone X and its special edition comes with an under display fingerprint scanner which was first seen on its predecessor, the Vivo X20.

The Vivo X21 sports a 6.28-inch FullHD+ (2280 × 1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 19:9. There’s a notch on the display that sports a 12MP selfie shooter with f/2.0 aperture. The front camera also doubles up as a face recognition thanks to the inclusion of IR fill light that performs 3D mapping of your face for fast unlock.

On the back, the Vivo X21 has a dual camera setup with a 12MP f/1.8 primary shooter and a 5MP f/2.4 secondary lens. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC with Kryo 260 CPU and Adreno 512 GPU.

There’s 64GB and 128GB storage options with 6GB RAM. There’s also a special edition called X21 UD that includes the under display fingerprint scanner. The normal versions get a rear-facing fingerprint sensor.

The Vivo X21 boasts a 3200 mAh battery with fast-charging support. Its currently running on Android 8.1 Oreo with heavily skinned Funtouch OS 4.0. Connectivity options include dual hybrid SIM slot with 4G VoLTE, Dual-band Wifi ac, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS.

Also Read: Vivo Mobiles Price in Nepal

Price & Availability of Vivo X21

The 64GB version is priced at CNY 2,898 (Rs. 47500 approx), and the 128GB version costs CNY 3,198 (Rs. 52500 approx). The special edition (X21 UD) is priced at CNY 3,598 (Rs. 59,000 approx).

The Vivo X21 normal versions are available in three colors — Aurora White, Drill Black, and Ruby Red. The Vivo X21 UD version has only two color options — Drill Black and Ruby Red.

All the versions will go on sale in China on March 24. Availability and launch date outside of China has not been revealed yet.

Android claims to be as safe as iOS in terms of Malware

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March 18, 2018

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Android claims to be as safe as iOS in terms of Malware

We are all the witnesses of the battle between two of the best Operating Systems (OS), i.e. Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS. Not just the witnesses but we are the part of a crowd where we do not step back from taking sides in this matter.

This battle has forever been an unresolved issue with no substantial outcome. However, there is one thing Android is time and again called out on and that is for being prone to malware. iOS has always gotten one up in this battle up until now.

In the past, Android has been a platform for ‘dangerous malware’ time and again. Some malware such as Stagefright bug (2015), Hummingbad (2016), and Vault 7 (2017) have made headlines for all the wrong reasons.

According to David Kleidermacher, Google’s head of security for Android, “Android is as safe as the competition.” We can easily speculate that iOS is the “competition” he is talking about, considering the neck-to-neck competition these Operating Systems have.

One of the reasons that Google has lagged behind in the security process is, security was never the primary concern. But now, security is gaining importance as Google is constantly criticized in this aspect.

According to Kleidermacher, there are two major areas in which Android is now better than before:

1. Security updates: One of the main problems with the Android devices is; they are not as up to date as the iOS devices are. As for Android, it is a long process. First the development of updates then the distribution to manufacturers and at last the manufacturer’s distribution to the users.

According to a report, “The majority of the deployed devices for over 200 different Android models from over 30 device manufacturers are running a security update from the last 90 days.”

2. Keeping out the bad apps: Google will now push the malicious apps out of the play store and warn users in case such apps are being downloaded. According to Google, it deleted almost 39 million such malicious apps from users’ phones. That is quite a high number.

The Google Play Service also comes into the play to provide a ‘malware free’ Android experience. As it ‘protect scans’ for what it calls “the possibly harmful” apps. Not just that, Google is also paying the bug hunters very high per flaw. Who would not want to find a bug that way?

We can definitely figure out that Android has taken many leaps forward this year around. The Android security scenario now seems strategically well thought of. Other than that, if a new bug affects the devices or not, can only present us with the clearer outcome.

Vivo unleashes AI powered super HDR technology

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March 17, 2018

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Vivo unleashes AI powered super HDR technology

Most of us use smartphones as our primary device to take photos and smartphone companies are putting this information to good use by bringing out camera-centric smartphones which have worked quite well for them. With the efforts of various smartphone companies, innovations regarding smartphone cameras are up and coming. Vivo, a well-known smartphone giant has recently revealed AI-powered super HDR technology that takes HD to a whole different level by adapting to complex lighting environment.

At a media event in China, Vivo introduced its cutting-edge AI-powered HDR that allows auto- scene detection to produce clearer photos, better colors, more details and better tones. Vivo has also made a breakthrough when it introduced backlit photography technology and with this innovation, it is surely taking mobile photography to a newer level.

The super HDR works in a similar fashion as the regular HDR but what it does differently is that it merges more frames to resolve the problems presented by contrasting strong dark and light tones in a photo. Vivo says that super HDR supports an HDR of up to 14 EV (exposure values) that captures up to 12 frames per shot. There more to the technology as it also uses AI to analyze the scene, choose the correct exposure and select frames to merge.

With the new AI super HDR technology, you can now get greater flexibility in terms of frames providing more image options for merging to perfectly light all the aspects of a photo. You can get more optimized details under an extreme light so that shadows and highlights are well balanced. In addition to this, you can also get improved photos at all stages with the advanced AI feature. How this works is, the moment the shutter is pressed, the AI will detect the scene to determine the ideal exposure and accordingly select the frames for merging.

What else you can expect from the super HDR is that it is highly adaptable to a different environment, it selects accurate and smart exposure and has intelligent identification of unique shapes of objects. Through this, you get natural looking results and perfectly lit portraits.

Alex Feng, a senior at Vivo says,

“Vivo continues to push the boundaries and provides the ultimate camera experience for consumers. This goes beyond just adding powerful functions, but to developing innovations that our users can immediately enjoy. Today’s showcase of Super HDR is an example of our continued commitment to mobile photography, to enable our consumers to shoot professional quality photos at the touch of a button.”

Sadly, Vivo has not yet said which phone will feature this technology. We are hoping to know that very soon.

LG G7 to launch in the second quarter of 2018 with optional notch and Android P

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LG G7 to launch in the second quarter of 2018 with optional notch and Android P

LG, the South Korean electronics giant, has created a name of its own on the global electronics market. Their products are used worldwide. They manufacture quite a variety of electronics one of which are smartphones.

A lot of rumors have been doing rounds from time to time about the new flagship from LG.

If rumors are to be believed, LG is all set to come up with a new smartphone to be released under its ‘G’ series.

The new phone will be a follow-up to the LG G6 which was launched last year. Despite the excellence in performance G6 was overshadowed because of the competition. So, LG is concerned on making it strategically good for the market this year around.

Supposedly, the device will have an OLED display which apparently is brighter than standard IPS LCD screens.

The display will be of 19.5:9 aspect ratio with the screen standing 6-inch tall. The length of the phone might not sound practical enough but the narrower width and minimal bezels will make holding the phone convenient.

A lot has been said as to what the outlook of the G7 will be like. It is said to sport an ‘optional’ notch display. Yes, an optional notch. This time it is the best of both worlds. The notch will be inculcated as its software feature. The user can keep it or just change the settings. That is what we call versatility.

The LG G7 will come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, which seems to be a common feature in the smartphones of 2018. LG is said to be working with QUALCOMM for the chipset.

The latest version of Android, the Android P is expected in the handset. One of its features is that it allows moving the icons. This means more screen space as per the user’s convenience.

In the camera department, the LG G7 will have dual rear cameras 16-megapixels each. However, there are still no leaks regarding the front-facing camera of the G7.

We will be able to know how much of it is true only once the phone is out in the market. If the rumors are true, the phone seems pretty promising with the OLED display and the Snapdragon 845 SoC. Let’s wait and see if the LG G7 is what we are expecting it to be. The rumors already have our hopes high!

The smartphone might cost around $729 and above.

LG G7 Specifications (rumored):

Display: 6-inch OLED display, 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Camera: Dual rear cameras (16 MP each), HDR10 imaging
Protection: IP68 protection (water, dust, and impact resistant)
Sound: Stereo speakers (boombox)
Charging: Wireless Charging Enabled ($129 approx).

Dell XPS 13 9365 2-in-1 Laptops Launched in Nepal

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March 15, 2018

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Dell XPS 13 9365 2-in-1 Laptops Launched in Nepal

Neoteric Nepal Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Dell laptops in Nepal, has officially launched the Dell XPS 13 9365 2-in-1 series in Nepal. It’s the company’s first 2-in-1 ultrabook in the XPS series. You can purchase the XPS 13 9365 in Nepal from Neoteric official retail outlets. And since they are the authorized distributor, the price is definitely higher as compared to the unauthorized grey seller.

Dell XPS 13 9365 Overview

The Dell XPS 13 is the company’s thin and light 13-inch ultrabook. It is one of the most premium Dell laptops you can buy in Nepal. Currently, there are two variants of the Dell XPS 13 9365 launched in Nepal. The cheaper variant costs Rs. 244,990 and features a 13.3-inch FHD touch display, a 7th gen Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB NVMe PCIe SSD. The expensive variant costs Rs. 290,900 and has a 13.3-inch Quad HD+ touch display, a 7th gen Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD.

Dell XPS 13 9635 Specifications:

Display: 13.3-inch Quad HD+ (3200×1800) or FHD (1920 x 1080) InfinityEdge touch
Display Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection
OS: Windows 10 Home
CPU: 7th Generation i7-7Y75 processor or i5-7Y54
GPU: Intel HD Graphics 615
RAM: 8GB LPDDR3 (Dual-Channel)
SSD: 256GB/512GB NVMe PCIe
Connectivity: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC, Bluetooth 4.2
Ports: Thunderbolt 3, USB-C 3.1, MicroSD Card Reader, Headset jack
Battery: 46WHr
Dell XPS 13 9635 Price in Nepal: Starts from Rs. 244,990

Variant	Price in Nepal	Availability
Dell XPS 13 9635 i5, FullHD touch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD	Rs. 244,990	Out of Stock at Neoteric (authorized distributor)
Dell XPS 13 9635 i7, QHD touch, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD	Rs. 290,900	Out of Stock at Neoteric (authorized distributor)

Neoteric has priced these two new laptops exorbitantly compared to international pricing. It’s twice as expensive than the US pricing, and you will get a better offer from unauthorized resellers.

Also Read: Dell Laptops Price In Nepal

Deals: Grab Xiaomi Mi A1 (32GB) for Rs.3,000 Off

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March 14, 2018

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Deals: Grab Xiaomi Mi A1 (32GB) for Rs.3,000 Off

With the launch of Xiaomi latest midrange Redmi Note 5 Pro imminent in Nepal, clearing the remaining stock of Mi A1 has been the topmost priority for Vatsal Impex who is the sole authorized distributor of Mi Products in Nepal. To do so, they have just slashed the price of Mi A1 (32GB) variant. The Mi A1 (32GB) is now available for just Rs. 23,999 (previously priced at Rs. 26,999).

Well, that’s a good news for someone looking for an excellent phone on a budget. The Mi A1 still is one of the best budget phones as it comes with all the latest hardware and is by no means an outdated phone. The Mi A1 being an Android One device gets the latest stock Oreo 8.0 OS out of the box and will also get the recently announced Android 9.0.

The Mi A1, however, has a 5.5-inch 16:9 FHD display, when the latest trend is a bigger display with 18:9 aspect ratio. Yes, that’s by no means a deal breaker, but even Xiaomi’s own Redmi 5 Plus has got one and costs Rs. 22,499.

In terms of performance, the Mi A1 excels the competition by a huge margin. The Snapdragon 625 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM and stock UI ensures smooth performance and edges midrangers like Oppo F5 Youth, J7 Max, and Huawei Nova 2i.

The camera performance is, however, a mixed bag. The dual 12MP rear camera takes excellent portraits and daylight images but fails to effectuate during low light conditions. The 5MP front camera is also subpar for the price.

The 3080mAh battery is good enough to provide you a backup for a day. Overall, with the recent price drop, the Mi A1 is a perfect deal if you are on a tight budget.

Xiaomi MI A1 key specs

5.5 inches FHD IPS LCD display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection @401 PPI
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU
Adreno 506 GPU
Stock Android Nougat (v7.1.1); planned upgrade for Oreo (v8.0)
Dual-SIM
4 GB RAM
32 GB internal storage, expandable up to 128GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Rear camera: Dual-12MP (26mm, f/2.2 + 50mm, f/2.6), PDAF, 2x zoom, Dual-LED flash
Front camera: 5MP with f/2.0
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v4.2, A-GPS, USB OTG, IR Port
Sensors: Fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, gyroscope, compass
Non-removable 3080 battery
Price: ~~Rs. 26,999~~ Rs. 23,999

Facebook and Warner Music Group ink licensing deal

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March 13, 2018

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Facebook and Warner Music Group ink licensing deal

Facebook and Warner Music Group have teamed up for what they call “add music to your moments and memories”. Facebook, on the 9th of March, announced a ‘holistic partnership with licensing agreement’ with WMG.

How does this partnership change the way we use Facebook?

Well, it is going to be a bit different than before but in a better way. Warner Music Group currently represents music stars like Madonna and Ed Sheeran and bands like Metallica and Linkin Park. Facebook is a guardian company to other social media apps like Instagram and Whatsapp and there is no doubt that the deal is something that will change our experiences.

Now that the agreement is made, users can use WMG’s music which includes audios from the artists and bands affiliated with the company. The videos that consist of Warner’s licensed music will not be taken down by Facebook.

The agreement not only includes Facebook but also Instagram and Oculus. We have heard well enough of Instagram but what’s Oculus?

Oculus is the Virtual Reality based sister company on Facebook. This means the virtual reality experience will also get some musical merit.

Social media has emerged out as the most prominent one among the forms of media. no other form of media is able to provide the exposure social media is able to provide. The number of daily users is also vast. There is also a chance for the new artists to shine and take one step forward to fame.

Ole Oberman, the chief digital manager for Warner’s said, “Our partnership with Facebook will help expand the universe of music streaming and create supplementary revenue for artists. Fan-created video is one of the most personal, social and often viral ways that music is enjoyed, but its commercial potential is largely untapped. This collaboration will lead to new possibilities for our artists while enhancing the user experience across Facebook, Instagram and Oculus, and enabling people to communicate and express themselves using the music they love.”

This agreement will pay royalties as per the popularity of the musician’s creations. Fair enough right? Facebook and the musicians both will be deriving profits from the agreement. Us users also benefit from the agreement, of course.

As per the information going around, Facebook is shifting its focus from news to entertainment in order to avoid controversies and to engage more users.

This is not the first time that Facebook has made such an agreement but this definitely seems like a win-win situation for all the parties involved.

OPPO F7 with 25MP selfie camera and near bezel-less display launching soon

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March 13, 2018

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OPPO F7 with 25MP selfie camera and near bezel-less display launching soon

We will not be surprised if the tech community declares 2018 a ‘notch’ year. After all, it is what comes to our notice these days when a manufacturer releases a new smartphone. But, it seems like that’s all we will get this year, be it a flagship or a budget device.

Now, OPPO also looks geared up to join the ‘notch’ league and continues the legacy. First, it was the leak of the R15 and now the teaser for OPPO F7 selfie camera hints to it.

Oppo India confirmed the F7 by tweeting, “Make way for the all-new #OPPOF7 now with an awesome notch screen. Can you guess who the Indian cricketer is behind the phone?” The notch might have dragged a few people away, but it is here to stay.

Oppo India has also started sending media invites for the launch of Oppo F7 which is scheduled for March 26. The company has stated that the phone will offer the best selfie AI camera. The event will also be launched by 3 crickets rumored to be Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin.

The Oppo F7 is already being touted as a “selfie expert” with rumors stating it will house a whopping 25-megapixel selfie camera. For all the selfie lovers right there, this is definitely an exciting news. The enhanced beauty mode has always been an integral part of any OPPO smartphone, and the F7 will be no different. Likewise, real-time HDR and AR stickers are some other features the camera could be consisting of.

Also Read: OPPO Mobiles Price in Nepal

There is no concrete news regarding the rear camera setup of the device, but we can expect a dual rear camera and a fingerprint sensor right underneath as it is with most of the smartphones this year.

Other than that, we can also expect a 6.2-inch Full HD+ display and a 19:9 aspect ratio screen with a notch. If we are to go by R15 as a reference, the OPPO F7 will be powered by either Snapdragon 670 chipset or a MediaTek Helio P60.

Let us wait till OPPO teases us with some other information of the OPPO F7 ‘selfie-expert’. The 25 MP selfie camera does excite us but the notch? But OPPO is indeed stating it as an ‘awesome notch screen’.