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Xiaomi ROIDMI B1 launched in Nepal: Detachable Anti Blue Light Glasses for Eye Protection

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December 20, 2017

Xiaomi ROIDMI B1 launched in Nepal: Detachable Anti Blue Light Glasses for Eye Protection

There is a huge portfolio of Xiaomi products in Nepal. Even excluding the popular Redmi and MI smartphones, there is a whole another bunch of smart electronic devices from Xiaomi to ascertain efficient day-to-day chores. Now adding a new title to the list, Xiaomi has welcomed protective glasses to fight against the blue lights from the displays/screens (smartphone and laptops’ displays). The new device costs Rs. 6,999 and comes with the name of Xiaomi Roidmi B1. It possesses a specially designed construction to reflect away the blue lights before reaching the eyes and ensures the protection of it.

Also Read: What’s the blue light from the display doing to you?

With the advancements in technology, we have been notoriously inclined to the screen/displays of digital devices like smartphones and computers. The increasing use of such devices and because of the exposure to such screens, our eyes feel fatigue on one or more occasions. Not just the dry eyes and blurry visions, the blue light from the displays affects our natural circadian rhythm, disrupts hormones, triggers memory problems, reduces muscle strength and increases the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and obesity. So, it is really necessary to quarantine our eyes from the dark effects of blue lights.

Avoiding the use of such digital devices could be a way to evade the effects. However, these things have been means of communication and entertainment these days and avoiding their use is barely possible. So, through Xiaomi Roidmi B1, Xiaomi come up with a fancy idea of anti blue-light glasses to protect the eyes without spoiling the fun while using smartphones and computers.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mobiles Price in Nepal

Xiaomi Roidmi B1 acquires a fashionable look and possesses glasses with 9-layer coated lens. With such construction, the spectacles resist the penetration of blue lights, UV-rays and other types of radiations and harmful rays through the glasses and protect our eyes. The spectacles possess top material and fine workmanship and go through 18 technological processes to ensure a product of superior quality. In addition, the Roidmi B1 is light in weight with a mere mass of 20 grams.

Xiaomi Roidmi B1 is modular in design. It has detachable ear-stems and nose pads and switching to standard version or sports version is usually hassle-free. It has got flexible ear-stems, so fits on every on every person and ensures a cozy sensation. Roidmi B1 is a unisex product and can be used by both masculine and feminine population.

Features of Xiaomi Roidmi B1 in Nutshell

Ensures eye protection from blue-light and other harmful lights from computer, TV, LED, etc
Lightweight (20 grams) and comfortable to wear; Fashionable design
Detachable and flexible ear-stems and nose pads; standard version and sports version for the handy use on different occasions
9-layer coated lens, 99.9% UV-protection rate, 35% Blue-light proof rate
18 technological processes during manufacture
TR90 frame and resin lens, top material and fine workmanship
Specially designed for those who use digital products for a long time

Xiaomi Roidmi B1 comes with:

A pair of standard glasses arms
Pair of fat style glasses arms
A pair of adjustable nose piece
A portable glasses box
A piece of Japan imported superfine fiber glasses cloth
Price of Xiaomi Roidmi B1: Rs. 6,999

Where to buy?

If you liked the product, you can contact any of the Xiaomi showrooms. The Xiaomi showrooms in the Kathmandu valley are located in New Road, Patan, and Pulchowk. There is more information below:

Mi Showroom, Pako Newroad (Opposite of Tamrakar complex)
Tel: 01-4251672 / Mob: 9801100585
Mi Showroom, 2nd Floor, Labim Mall, Pulchowk, Patan
Tel: 01-5530604 / Mob: 9801123192
Mi Showroom, Pulchowk- Damkal Chowk
Tel: 01-5009024 / Mob: 9801123363

Authorized Distributor of MI Products in Nepal
Vatsal Impex Pvt. Ltd.
Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: 977-1-4101530

Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8+ are official with near bezel-less displays

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Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8+ are official with near bezel-less displays

The 2018 edition of Samsung Galaxy A-series smartphones is out. But among the bunch that we are expecting, two went official yesterday. The two new phones are Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8+, with all of the bells and whistles from the S-series.

Also Read: Samsung Mobiles Price in Nepal

Seriously, Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8+ are basically cheaper versions of the Galaxy S8 and the S8+. They even share the same RAM configuration and battery capacity. Although the A8 is actually a replacement for the Galaxy A5 2017 and the A8+ for the Galaxy A7 2017, at least that’s what makes sense.

The A8 features a 5.6-inch Super AMOLED display, which might seem big for an A5 replacement, but consider the infinity display. Because of its bezel-less design, these two devices have almost the same footprint despite having a difference in the screen size. The 5.6-inch screen sports a 1080 x 2220 pixel 18.5:9 aspect ratio infinity display and an unspecified Gorilla Glass protection.

The A8+, on the other hand, shares almost the same footprint as the Galaxy A7 2017. But this time, it comes with a 6-inch 1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 aspect ratio Super AMOLED display. The protection is again an unspecified Gorilla Glass variant.

The RAM on both the devices is increased to 4GB (32GB or 64GB storage) on the A8 and 6GB (64GB/6GB or 32GB/4GB) on the A8+ variant. The battery capacity on The Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8+ is 3000mAh and 3500mAh respectively. The big disappointment here is the choice of Android Nougat out of the box, and the choice of single back camera setups.

Although the choice of a single back camera makes up room for two cameras at the front, for some reason. Both the smartphones feature a dual camera setup with 16 MP + 8 MP, f/1.9 sensors at the front. On the back is a single 16MP camera with f/1.7 aperture sensors which sadly caps out at 1080p video recording.

Both of them are water resistant as one would expect with USB C and the best Wi-Fi and Bluetooth variants available on the market. Both still have a 3.5mm headphone jack, fast charging and are only available in Black (for now).

The fingerprint sensor also found a new placement at the back below the camera sensors as most leaks suggested. Along with the forced touch on screen home buttons like on the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8.

Finally, we don’t know the exact SoC variants, but they are Octa-Core 2.2Ghz A53 processors. We also know that they are manufactured on the new power-efficient 10nm process.

Also Read: Understanding the nanometer technology: Why should you care?

The A8 starts at €499 and the A8+ starts at €599 with availability not yet announced. Although we are very certain at least one of these phones will be available in Nepal pretty soon. Lets us known in the comments sections below what you think of them.

32GB Variant of Xiaomi Mi A1 is now available in Nepal

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December 18, 2017

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32GB Variant of Xiaomi Mi A1 is now available in Nepal

Xiaomi Mi A1 is one of the most talked about phones recently. The 64 GB variant of the phone costs Rs. 29,999 in today’s date. With that in place, Xiaomi has now brought yet another variant of the phone with 32 GB onboard storage in the Nepali market. The Xiaomi Mi A1 is available at the expense of Rs. 26,999.

Also Read: Top 10 Smartphones Under 30000 in Nepal

Talking about the features of the Xiaomi Mi A1, it has 5.5 inches LTPS IPS LCD FHD Display enclosed by a metallic body. It is powered by a powerful Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor coupled with a 4 GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. Similarly, it is backed by 3080 mAh battery along with featuring Android Nougat 7.1.2. It showcases a 5MP front camera along with having 12MP, f/2.6 + 12MP, f/2.2 dual rear camera. The Xiaomi Mi A1 is priced at Rs. 26, 999.

Also Read: Xiaomi Redmi 5A Prime Review: Above Average?

Vatsal Implex, the official distributor of Xiaomi phones in Nepal has officially started the sales for this new variant of the phone. The phone is now available for purchase and can be bought from MI showrooms located at Pako, Newroad, LABIM Mall, Damkal Chowk, Pulchowk and MI Nepal official website on the Kathmandu Valley. The smartphone is available for purchase in other parts of Nepal too.

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

Even with the decrease in internal storage, the performance of the device is not compromised. So, with the cheaper variant available, will you still go for the pricey 64GB variant? Let us know in the comment section.

HTC Desire 10 Pro Review: Alluring Looks & Remarkable Cameras

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HTC Desire 10 Pro Review: Alluring Looks & Remarkable Cameras

It won’t be an exaggeration if I mention that our smartphone market is flooded with the mid-range smartphones. Despite the myriads of smartphones in the market, choosing one while buying is always a pain in the neck. And among the same crowd of mid-range smartphones, HTC Desire 10 Pro has tried to stand tall with its fancy looks and impressive set of cameras. But what more has it to offer? Let’s find in this HTC Desire 10 Pro review.

Specifications of HTC Desire 10 Pro:

5.5 inches (1080 x 1920) IPS LCD display @401ppi
Gorilla Glass 4 Protection
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Rear Mounted Fingerprint Sensor
MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 Chipset
Octa-core (4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) CPU
Mali-T860MP2 GPU
4GB RAM
64GB Storage, Expandable up to 256GB (SIM 2 Tray)
20 MP Rear Camera with f/2.2 aperture, laser autofocus, LED flash
13MP Front Facing Camera with f/2.2 aperture and Auto HDR
3,000mAh battery with Fast Charging
Price: Rs 30,000

Design and Build

In terms of design, HTC Desire 10 Pro is obviously one of the most stylish smartphones available in the market right now. The device is wrapped in a polycarbonate body and is remarkably light. In spite of having a polycarbonate body, the device does not seem or feel cheap. The device possesses matte-finished rubberized back crafted with gold accent around the edges and on the rim of the camera. This special contour has given a premium and stylish look to the device. And because of the lightweight and elegant aesthetics, my experience on holding and using the device was pretty delightful.

All the tactile buttons of the device are placed meticulously on the right edge of the phone. Power button lies at an absolute center of the right edge, which too possesses gold accent and a palpable texture like the Moto E4 Plus. And the volume rockers lies just above the power button.

HTC Desire 10 Pro does not fall in the group of smartphones with a bezel-less display. It still has thick bezels on the forehead and the chin. The bezel on the forehead has been the habitat for the front camera, notification LED, earpiece, proximity and ambient light sensor. The lower bezel or the chin has the capacitive touch buttons embedded on it. With capacitive buttons on the chin, I did not have to sacrifice the lower portion of the screen and had been able to make full use of it.

On the left edge of the device, there lies a SIM card tray, where two Nano SIM cards can be adjusted. If you need to expand the storage, SIM2 needs to be removed from the tray to provide space for the SDcard. Not much of a surprise, there is still a 3.5mm headphone jack on the HTC Desire 10 Pro. HTC allotted space for the jack on the top, placing charging port and speaker grill on the bottom. HTC has provided Boom Sound to this device. However, due to the absence of stereo speakers on the phone, the feature comes into action only when earphones are inserted.

Display

The smartphone embraces 5.5-inch IPS LCD display and comes with an aspect ratio of 16:9. In terms of resolution, the smartphone joins the league with Full-HD types and possesses a pixel density of 401PPI. The display is somewhat sturdy and scratch-resistant with Gorilla Glass 4 protection.

The viewing angle of the display is decent and the color accuracy is close to natural. The brightness of the display is ample and one may find no issues under normal lighting condition. However, in the broad daylight or in the direct sunlight, it is a little distressing to perceive the entire details within the screen.

The smartphone is also privileged with an ambient light sensor and an automatic brightness option. So with this mode turned on, you do not need to tune the brightness every now and then.

Camera

Desire 10 Pro is a camera-centric smartphone. A 20MP camera resides on the back, which comes with f/2.2 aperture, Dual-LED flash, and laser autofocus. The camera is not just rich in the megapixel count but also on the quality of images it produces. The images possess good dynamic range and pack acute details of the objects in the frame. Also, the camera is dexterous on producing images with natural-like color reproduction.

With the laser autofocus, focusing is swift. Focusing gets even crisper with the HDR turned on. However, with the HDR turned on, the image processing gets a little sluggish. And if the subject or your hands are not stable during the time, the image so produced will be fuzzy.

Even while taking portrait shots, the device astounds the photographers with its charismatic potential. However, because of the narrow aperture, depth of field generally lacks shallowness (the blurs in the background in Bokeh effect).

Low light shots are also pretty impressive with the device. Images shot under dim light or during the nights invite negligible amount of noises and grains, which are generally inconspicuous even when zoomed in. The rear camera also possesses the pro mode where one can tweak the white balance, shutter speed, and ISO values if the auto mode failed to replicate a satisfactory shot. And the best thing about the pro mode is, it can save the images in RAW format.

Up front, there is a 13MP camera dedicated to the selfies. The front shooter too captures great selfies readily uploadable on the social media like Facebook and Instagram. There is also a makeup mode for the selfie fanatics, who are used to with the instant beautification. In addition, there is a selfie panorama mode, which could be useful for taking wide-angle selfies. This mode can be a savior while taking a selfie among a large group of friends.

Despite being a great performer on taking still shots, the device gets a little less fascinating in the videography section. The device records only Full-HD videos at max and shooting a 4K video is not its cup of tea. But for those who are not resolute on the 4K recording inability, the device may entertain with its Zoe camera and Hyperlapse mode. The Zoe camera mode helps the user record a video of three seconds with sound. This feature could be handy when recording a moment, which could not be captured in an image. The Hyperlapse mode, however, captures time-lapse videos at the speed of 2x to 12x. And what excited me of all was the feature which let me alter the speed of the Hyperlapse videos even later.

Performance

The device is powered by MediaTek Helio P10 chipset, which houses an Octa-core CPU clocked at 1.8GHz. The device has embraced Mali-T860MP2 GPU to process and monitor the graphics related tasks within it. And in terms of RAM and ROM, the device lacks variants and only comes in 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage format. With a whopping 4GB of RAM, multitasking is delightful in this phone. Even on switching and multitasking the heavy apps and games, the smartphone does not break into a sweat.

Infogram

MediaTek has been a diverting name as a chipset in the smartphone market these days because of the users’ preference for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chipset. Despite the presence of a MediaTek chipset on the phone, I find no issues on it regarding its performance during my time of use. Even on playing high-end games likes Asphalt 8, Dead Trigger 2, Dream League Soccer, PES 2018, etc., I did not find any lags and stutters. On lingering with the aforementioned games, the device warmed up a little. Such warmth in smartphones is generally obvious with graphics-intense games like that.

Infogram

Software

The smartphone runs on Android Marshmallow (v6.0). The outdated OS on the phone turned me off, to be honest. But that sourness abruptly faded away when I received a notification about the software update. Not just one, there were back-to-back two updates for the device. However, the updates were for the bug fixes and security patches, the device still runs on Android Marshmallow.

The smartphone is not free from bloatware. It has given spaces for the apps like Boost+, Zoe Video Editor, News Republic, etc. Boost+, as the name implies, dedicates itself to boosting the performance by optimizing apps and clearing junk files. Zoe editor comes handy when making amendments to the videos on the device. This app is also quite useful for making a slideshow like videos using the images and selecting a suitable sound clip. The News Republic app gathers news articles from reputed sources all around the globe and stacks them by classifying on a number of categories.

Security

In addition to pin, password and pattern lock, the smartphone has a fingerprint sensor as a biometric means for security and protection option. The fingerprint sensor on the device resides on the back and is incredibly sensitive. It unlocks the smartphone almost instantaneously. In addition, the fingerprint sensor doubles as a shutter button while taking selfies.

The device also includes other fancy methods for unlocking the device like Face Unlock and Voice unlock in smart unlock option. However, these means for security are not reliable and can be fooled easily. I tried using the image of a registered face from another smartphone, surprisingly, the smartphone unlocked without any messages. The smartphone takes a little more than a second to unlock the device using Face Unlock. Also, under low lights, this feature is absolutely useless. So choosing a fast and reliable fingerprint sensor over the sluggish and unreliable Face Unlock is an absolute no-brainer.

Battery

Focusing on fancy design and remarkable cameras, HTC seems to have given less attention to the battery. A 3000mAh battery juices the smartphone. This value is not on par with the smartphones of the similar price range. Not just on the paper, the smartphone failed to provide a prolonged battery life even on the real-life scenario.

Even on normal use, the smartphone failed to back me up for one complete day. With 4-5 hours of screen-on-time, the backup may disappoint the power users. However, the smartphone comes with a fast charging technology (5V/2A), who hates the prolonged company of smartphone with the wall charger. HTC Desire 10 Pro gets completely juiced up (0-100%) in less than one and half hours.

Verdict

Unarguably, the smartphone has a remarkable set of cameras and a superfast fingerprint sensor. The smartphone is also alluringly stylish in terms of design and feels great on use. However, one has to admit that the smartphone is a year old device with an outdated OS. The Desire 10 Pro also lacks a noteworthy battery. So at the price of Rs. 30,000, the smartphone does not fall on my recommendation. At the similar price, striding towards the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro, Xiaomi MI A1, Huawei Nova 2i or Samsung Galaxy J7 Max would undoubtedly be a better choice.

Oops	Wows
Outdated OS	Remarkable Cameras
Average battery Capacity	Stylish & Premium Design
Dull UI	Fast Fingerprint sensor

I had used the smartphone for two weeks and those are my insights regarding the phone. What do you think of the phone? Does it fall on your radar of choices? Let us know in the comment section.

Micromax Canvas Infinity Early Impressions

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Micromax Canvas Infinity Early Impressions

The Rs. 20,000 price bracket is getting lots of competition of late with almost all smartphone manufacturer coming up with the new models. The Indian smartphone brand, Micromax also launched a new smartphone, the Canvas Infinity, which is priced competitively at Rs. 18,500.

Micromax is offering a new 18:9 aspect ratio display in this price range, until now were only available in midrange flagships and high-end phones. The display size is of 5.7-inch with IPS LCD technology and HD resolution. At first sight, the display looks decent, but quickly you will notice the brightness is not as good as one would expect at this price range.

The phone has a budget-friendly 1.4GHz Snapdragon 425 processor paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. We can expect the performance to be acceptable with the choice of SOC and 3GB of DDR3 RAM.

Micromax has worked cleverly to make the feel of the device like metal body. It’s a plastic body with a metallic finish. The back is also removable giving you access to the battery. A user replaceable battery could be ideal for power-hungry users.

The build, however, doesn’t feel sturdy like I expected. Talking about the battery, it has a 2980mAh. Paired with an underpowered SoC and an HD display, we remain optimistic.

The 16MP front camera is where the Infinity shines. I took few selfies and it looks promising. It’s not the best selfie machine out there, but at this price point, we cannot complain much. Also, the front flash is just another bonus.

On the back, we get a 13MP sensor, which looks promising during my usage in daylight conditions.

The fingerprint scanner is located at the back and its not that fast. Its usable, but i was hoping for a better one.

The phone comes with Android Nougat out of the box. Micromax also claims it will soon be upgradable to Android Oreo. It is also a dual sim setup with almost all of the important sensors present.

The software is highly inspired from iOS. The UI lagged and the animation of the notification center is slow and annoying.

micromax canvas infinity UI bug — Sluggish UI Animation on Canvas Infinity

Early Impressions:

The USP of the device is the 18:9 display and a 16MP front camera. The hardware configuration is also decent for its price. But the iffy software, the UI experience expectation remains low. Although most of it can be fixed through a software update and we hope Micromax will roll out the update soon.

We will be testing the device for few more days and be coming up with the full in-depth review. Let us know in the comments what are the things are you looking for in our review.

Quantum computer chip to power super powerful unhackable PCs revealed

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Quantum computer chip to power super powerful unhackable PCs revealed

Scientists have revealed a silicon computer chipset which can assimilate quantum interactions. Researchers from the University of New South Wales are behind this feat clearing a way to create super powerful computers which will be able to perform calculations that can solve wide range of scientific problems such as climate change or even show the proper way to cure diseases like cancer.

Dr Andrew Dzurak, member of the research team, said, “We often think of landing on the moon as humanity’s greatest technological marvel. But creating a microprocessor chip with a billion operating devices integrated together to work like a symphony – that you can carry in your pocket – is an astounding technical achievement, and one that’s revolutionised modern life.”

“With quantum computing, we are on the verge of another technological leap that could be as deep and transformative. But a complete engineering design to realise this on a single chip has been elusive. I think what we have developed at UNSW now makes that possible.”

According to the researchers, the chip will now help create millions of quantum bits and make a computer with computing speed million times faster than conventional computers. In short, it will be able to solve different issues in under a couple of days, an issue which today’s computer takes millions of years to complete.

Dr Menno Veldhorst, who led the study, said, “Remarkable as they are, today’s computer chips cannot harness the quantum effects needed to solve the really important problems that quantum computers will. To solve problems that address major global challenges, it’s generally accepted we will need millions of qubits working in tandem.”

“To do that, we will need to pack qubits together and integrate them, like we do with modern microprocessor chips. That’s what this new design aims to achieve.”

Xiaomi Mi A1 now available in a Special Edition

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December 16, 2017

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Xiaomi Mi A1 now available in a Special Edition

Xiaomi Mi A1 is one of the most hyped smartphones from Xiaomi recently. The device has come to the attention of many people due to the fact that it runs on pure android. This new variant is nothing but a cosmetic upgrade over the older one. Well, like most of the smartphone companies, Xiaomi is too in the race to bring out smartphones in red. Having said that, the red color looks somewhat like the OnePlus’ Lava red.

As mentioned already, the device comes with exactly the same internals. It has the same 5.5-inch Full HD display. Similarly, it packs a combination of dual 12MP cameras at the back (wide- angle and telephoto) and a 5MP selfie camera. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. The smartphone currently run on Android Oreo coupled with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB ROM out of the box.

Along with all that, it has a 3080mAh battery to keeps the lights running. Which again, paired with the SoC delivers on some promising battery life. The smartphone is a part of Google’s Android One, making it one among the handful of other devices. This also makes it the only Xiaomi smartphone with stock android out of the box.

It comes with a few features you don’t see on other mid-range smartphones like the inclusion of a USB C port. Although missing out on an almost bezel-less design was a bit of a disappointment, but not a deal breaker by any means. And with the inclusion of a fourth color option, it just sweetens the deal.

The red variant that we are currently talking about is currently available in Indonesia for around $228. Availability outside the country is yet uncertain, and we will keep an eye out for that. Until then the Xiaomi Mi A1 is available in Nepal in two variants. The 64GB variant that will cost you Rs 30,000 and a new 32GB variant as well for Rs 26,999.

Quick Note on Xiaomi MI A1

Xiaomi MI A1 has created a buzz in the Nepali smartphone market for a while now. For its features like bloatware-free stock android, dual-camera setup and a remarkable and superseding performance among the mid-range smartphones, it has gained an upper hand over its competitors. Keeping all these things in mind, we are striving to review the device. The device is currently in the review phase and we will soon let you know more about the smartphone. So if you hate to miss the review, please subscribe our YouTube channel and also follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Health Officials: Sleeping anywhere near your mobile phone might cause cancer and infertility

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Health Officials: Sleeping anywhere near your mobile phone might cause cancer and infertility

Do you sleep anywhere near your smartphone? If your answer is yes, you might be actually doing yourself severe harm. According to the California Department of Health, people need to place their smartphone as far as possible while sleeping in order to decrease the exposure risk and diseases that follow. The department claims that sleeping anywhere closer than arm’s length of a smartphone could mean cancer and infertility.

The California Department of Health released a guidance on Thursday regarding the exposure risk of mobile phone radiation. There have been multiple reports regarding mobile phones radiation while sleeping with some even claiming that they cause radiation while using normally. This guidance follows cities like San Francisco and Berkeley, where officials recently warned the risk of sleeping near one’s mobile phone.

Dr. Devra Davis, official, Environment Health Trust, says, “Keeping a phone directly on the body has never been a good idea.”

Mobile phones use radiofrequency to transmit information. This frequency, although it is low, might be exposing us to harmful radiation, if the claims of the health officials are true. There are numerous research reports which claim that even under normal usage, mobile phones can cause radiation.

Apple includes a radiofrequency exposure notice in its smartphones’ settings with numerous mobile phone manufacturers also agreeing to this issue.

Dr. Devra Davis mentions, “Most people are not aware that there is a clear warning to keep the phone off the body embedded in the phone. This is particularly worrisome because most parents aren’t aware of these warnings are not managing their children’s expo California Department of Health sure to phones.”

The notice from the California Department of Health emphasizes on the subject of radiofrequency easily penetrating the brain matter of kids. Children have more risk of being affected by radiation than adults as it can damage brain development.

Although the reports regarding radiations of mobile phones causing cancer aren’t to be trusted yet, as a student of Public Health, even I would suggest you to stay away from mobile phones while sleeping.

CES 2018: Samsung to launch Galaxy A8 and A8+ (2018) and LG to launch K10 (2018)

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CES 2018: Samsung to launch Galaxy A8 and A8+ (2018) and LG to launch K10 (2018)

If the rumors in South Korea are considered, Samsung will launch the 2018 edition of Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A8+ at CES 2018. This year’s CES is scheduled for January. LG will also try to win over the limelight as the company is set to launch the LG K10 (2018) at the event.

The Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8+ (2018) will feature the much-loved Infinity Display with 18:9 aspect ratio. With the A-series, Samsung always tries to bring some of the flagship grade specs into a relatively cheaper smartphone. The price of these duos haven’t been confirmed yet, but we can expect it to be over $300. The devices will then launch in Nepal in the following months.

Also Read: Samsung Mobiles Price in Nepal

As for other features, the devices will also have Bixby Home and Bixby Remind right out of the box. The A8 2018 will sport 5.5-inch display while its bigger variant will come with a 6-inch screen. For performance, both the devices will pack 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal memory and a dual camera setup (16 + 8 MP). All of this will be backed by a 3,500 mAh battery in the plus variant. Other features include Samsung Pay and a USB Type-C support.

The Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8 + (2018) will be out in mid-January in Korea with the international launch following up later.

Going up against the two smartphones of the A-series will be LG K10 (2018). The device will be a successor to this year’s K10 which, like all LG smartphone, didn’t launch here in Nepal. It will sport a 5.3-inch screen with a full HD device. The device will feature 4 GB of RAM, 32 GB of storage and a traditional camera setup measuring 13-megapixel and 5-megapixel for the rear and front camera respectively. It will launch in Korea late January with pricing yet to be confirmed.

The flagship devices of Samsung and LG – Galaxy S9 and G7, according to rumors, is set to be introduced “after February”.

Apple Now Owns Shazam – Here is why

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If you don’t know what Shazam is, you are probably missing out on something. Shazam one of the most popular apps that answers a very important question – “What’s that song?” The app has over a hundred million downloads in Google’s play store alone. And why would it not, an app that can recognize any song in seconds, find lyrics, provide links to buy them, and even find tickets to the artists’ concerts.

Apple has acquired Shazam for around $400 million. A smart decision for Apple Music, which will perfectly go hand in hand with Shazam. The music recognizing app actually delivers around a million clicks to apple music and Spotify through referrals. And that is a huge number, in any case, Spotify happens to lose all those referrals.

Other than possibly eliminating one of their biggest music streaming rivals, there are a few other reasons why Apple aquired Shazam. The service can very well go hand in hand with Siri, unlocking a new platform of abilities.

There are also other aspects like the augmented reality. Shazam’s abilities can very well be put to good use as iPhone X’s exclusive features. The most important subject of this aquisition is the data that Shazam holds.

The musical preference of millions of users outside its ecosystem is also something to think about. Shazam is an android app too, and apple can definately use a little outside information from those millions of Android users.

But most music industry enthusiasts believe that the app doesn’t have much of a standalone purpose even with the company’s initial evaluation of $1 billion dollars, and now being sold for $400 million. The fact that it brought out around $54 million as revenue in 2016 didn’t help either.