Colors P70 Selfie U received a price drop

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October 23, 2017

Colors P70 Selfie U received a price drop

People’s indulgence on the social media is growing like a wildfire. And photos and videos have been the superfluous medium to share the moments and memories among the friends and relatives. So understanding the demand, Teletalk Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Colors Mobile in Nepal, had brought a budget-oriented camera-centric smartphone, the P70 Selfie U. The smartphone was launched in the early September this year tagged with a price of Rs. 12,595. Now to make the smartphone even more affordable, Teletalk Pvt. Ltd. has slashed its price. The phone is available now for Rs. 10,995 and can be purchased from retail outlets.

Also Read: Top Smartphones Under 15000 in Nepal

The Colors P70 Selfie U features a 5-inch HD IPS display with 2.5D curved glass on the sides. It is powered by a 64-bit quad-core processor (MediaTek MT6737) and 2GB of RAM. For storage, you get 16GB of internal storage which can be further expanded via a dedicated microSD card slot for up to 128GB.

Also Read: Top Smartphones Under 20000 in Nepal

With the Selfie U branding attached to its name, the P70 has an 8MP front camera with flash. Beauty mode, panorama shot, and HDR are embedded in the camera UI. On the back, there’s also an 8MP camera with 3P lens, f2.2 aperture, and LED flash.

The Colors P70 Selfie U is currently running on Android 7.0 Nougat with a pure version of Android. Connectivity option includes dual SIM slot (3G+4G), WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS. The phone lacks fingerprint and gyro sensors. All this is fueled by a 2250mAh battery.

Also Read: Top Smartphones with the Best Battery Life

Colors P70 Selfie U Handset Highlights:

5-inch 2.5D 720P IPS LCD display with a pixel density of 294ppi
MediaTek MT6737 quad-core processor
2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage with microSD up to 128GB
8MP autofocus rear camera with F/2.2 aperture, LED flash, 1080P video recording
8MP fixed focus front camera with LED flash
Dimension: 144.1×72.2×9.15 ; Weight: 157.4g
Android 7.0 Nougat
Dual SIM with 4G
2250mAh battery
Colors: Gold, White
Free Tempered Glass & Back Cover
Price (in MRP): Rs. 10,995

Esewa gets a new website and an updated app

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October 22, 2017

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Esewa gets a new website and an updated app

Esewa, the online e-payment gateway that all of you have probably heard of. We can all agree that it wasn’t perfect, even much functional to begin with. But with the new update, Esewa has put in a lot of effort making the new version a lot cleaner and more user-friendly.

Also Read: eSewa App Review: An Ultimate Online Payment Gateway in Nepal?

We all know how cluttered and unmanaged their website was. But no one cared as it was the most used online payment gateway in Nepal among the very few of such kinds. The long hours we spent on queues below the scorching sun was no match for a few online discomforts. The fact is, Esewa is easily one of the best apps for people living in Nepal. And a few imperfection here and there wasn’t going to stop anyone from boycotting it.

But things have changed, with a new competitor named Khalti. It isn’t as well integrated but it’s still really intuitive, easy and best of all clean. Does anyone actually remember how horrible Esewa’s app was just a few months ago? It was bad, to say the least, you couldn’t even use the internet for the transactions which were a pretty big let down, and the communication with Esewa’s servers through your phone’s text messages was a pain.

Esewa app’s latest update is a break from its painful UI and removes a lot of restrictions. The app works through the internet which makes the transactions a lot more faster than before. The app is also really a lot cleaner this time with the addition of a lot more features. For offline users, it’s still the basic app with a newer UI, but when you log in to the Esewa app through the internet, a whole new world of features open up. From booking flights to paying your internet bills, you can finally do almost all of the things you could through Esewa’s website portal.

The bigger change is the website portal revamp. It’s a lot cleaner, intuitive and user-friendly. You will definitely love the newer website compared to the older one, which wasn’t a bad one to start with.

Also Read: Goatventure Game Review: Join a goat on its adventure to freedom

It’s great to see organizations like esewa and Khalti taking this market more seriously. And with a few more integration and faster updates, these apps will really make the lives of every Nepalese a lot easier.

Budget- Oriented Leagoo P1 launched in Nepal

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October 22, 2017

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Budget- Oriented Leagoo P1 launched in Nepal

Leagoo, like most of the Chinese smartphone manufacturers here in Nepal, specializes in selling budget-oriented mobile phones. Although it hasn’t shone at what it does, some of its smartphones, like the Leagoo M5, have made a name for themselves. So, to impress the Nepali smartphone users, Leagoo has launched the Leagoo P1 – a low-end budget smartphone that has some quite impressive specifications.

The Leagoo P1 is priced at Rs. 7,800. The device sports a 5.0-inch IPS display with the resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. It’s a bummer that only supports 3G connectivity, but we can’t expect a low-end device to come with 4G connectivity.

For selfie lovers, the Leagoo P1 has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.2 aperture and a 77.9-degree viewing angle. On its rear is a dual camera set up. The smartphone has 8-megapixel and 5-megapixel rear-facing cameras. For night time photography, dual flash is equipped on the smartphone’s back.

This smartphone runs on Android v7.0 Nougat out of the box which is a welcome addition as we don’t usually see a low-end smartphone running on this operating system. It has Leagoo OS 3.0 Lite on top as a skin. Underneath the hood, the smartphone is powered by a 28nm Quad-core MediaTek MT6580A processor which is coupled with 1 GB of RAM and Mali-400 MP2. Storage wise, the device has 8 GB of memory on the inside which can be further expanded.

The Leagoo P1 will support some on-screen gestures like double-tap to wake. It has microUSB port on the bottom and a 3.5mm headphone jack as well. The device is backed up by a high capacity 4,000 mAh Li-Polymer battery. The P1 variant launching in Nepal, however, does not have any fingerprint scanner on its back.

If the specifications are considered, the Leagoo P1 could be a pretty good smartphone for someone under a budget. The device will certainly impress its audience for its price of Rs. 7,800. What are your thoughts on the Leagoo P1? Let us know in the comments down below.

Leagoo P1 Specifications:

DISPLAY	5.0 inches IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 1280×720 pixels
PROCESSOR	Mediatek MT680A
CPU	Quad-core
GPU	Mali-400 MP2
OPERATING SYSTEM	Android v7.0 Nougat
INTERNAL MEMORY	8GB
EXPANDABLE MEMORY	Yes
RAM	1GB
REAR CAMERA	8MP + 5 MP with Dual flash
FRONT CAMERA	5MP
SIM	Dual Sim
BATTERY	4000mAh
PRICE	Rs. 7,800

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Sharp Aquos R Compact Launched with 120Hz Display

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October 22, 2017

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Sharp Aquos R Compact Launched with 120Hz Display

Display technology is evolving more than anything else in the smartphone space. We have been seeing edge to edge display and almost bezel-less displays for quite some time. But only cutting-off the bezels doesn’t seem to be the goal here. The recently launched Aquos R Compact sports a bezel-less display which also has the refresh rate of 120Hz.

Sharp is one of the first manufacturers to debut the concept of an edgeless display with the launch of Sharp Aquos Crystal back in 2014. And they also have been making phones with a 120Hz display for quite some time. Being limited in Japan only, sharp phones haven’t captured much attention of the international markets. The recent Aquos R Compact, however, resembles the trending phones right now like the Essential Phone and iPhone X with its notch for the camera. This notch seems to be the next big thing next to the edgeless panel.

The phone sounds cool with the edgeless panel but looks wise it’s not that welcoming. The side bezels seem huge compared to other phones and the bottom chin is just too big. Put this device in front of Mi Mix 2 or the Essential phone and it instantly looks clumsy. The notch holds an 8MP camera. On the back, it has 16.4MP Camera. The phone is powered by 14nm Snapdragon 660 processor clocked at 2.2GHz. It is equipped with 3GB of RAM and comes with 32GB of Internal Storage. The Sharp Aquos R Compact is running on Android 8.0 Oreo and is backed up by 2500mAh battery which is very low by today’s standard. On the bright side, it comes with Quick Charge 3.0.

What’s up with the 120Hz Refresh Rate?

The Sharp Aquos R Compact comes with a 4.9inch display. It doesn’t boast the new 18:9 standard, however. Most of our phones display is locked at 60Hz or lower and most of the apps also run within the same frame rate. Most of the processors today readily support higher refresh rate but for battery reasons and they are kept low. The higher refresh rate will ensure more smoothness while scrolling and zooming. But moreover, it will come in handy when you are viewing VR contents or AR contents which need faster refreshes to appear more real. Plus these are adaptive refresh rates, meaning, the phone will push higher refresh rate only when it’s needed. The same mechanism is also adopted by the newly launched iPad Pro. So, using higher refresh rate on smartphone displays right now is just an adoption of half-baked technology that is getting ready for the future.

Poll results: Vianet the most loved Internet Service Provider in Nepal

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October 22, 2017

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Poll results: Vianet the most loved Internet Service Provider in Nepal

Nepal has only a handful of ISPs. So, we had to ask our readers which ISP they preferred the most. The results were quite a surprise, to be honest. Among the seven options that included “Others” and “All of them suck”, I personally choose the last option.

Although, without much surprise, Vianet got the highest number of votes, a total of 345, accounting for 30%. Well, that did make it a winner of some sort. Users were also pretty expressive on the post’s Facebook comments as well.

The one that surprised us was the number of votes ClassicTech got. With 27% or 311 votes to its name, you could say it took the second spot. However, some people had a very strong opinion about this particular ISP on our Facebook post.

Worldlink accumulated about 200 or 18% of the votes, which was something we didn’t expect to see. Worldlink likes to boast about their total number of internet subscribers, but only handful of people applauded its quality on our Facebook post.

There was an option with a quote “All of them suck”, and this tab managed to accumulate 13% of the total votes. A not so shocking result in any way. It just goes to show that Nepali ISPs need to treat their customers more seriously.

Finally, standing with 8% of the votes was NTC, which had one of the smallest and one of the most satisfied customers on our list. NTC’s users are particularly happy about the consistent internet connection, however, slow it may be. Delivering on your quoted low speeds seems far better than falling short on your big promises.

The tab that comprised of ISPs like Subisu, Otel, Web surfer, Board link and all the rest of the ISPs of Nepal managed a mere 3%. And finally, Ncell accumulated 1% of the votes, which probably had something to do with their extremely high prices.

Feel free to take part in our next poll this Monday. And don’t forget to like our Facebook Page for all the latest in Tech.

Goatventure Game Review: Join a goat on its adventure to freedom

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October 21, 2017

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Goatventure Game Review: Join a goat on its adventure to freedom

With the vision to create games based in the context of Nepal and take them further to a global scale, Sroth Code Games (SCG) has been doing its part for the past year or so. Initiated as a winter-camp programme, Sroth Code basically was just a team of 4 individuals who came together. Inspired by Nepali art, culture and Hindu mythology, the developers have come up with mobile games like Haku Run, Tap Tap Turn, Tile Swap and their latest offering is Goatventure.

Read More: Tap Tap Turn Game Review

Goatventure Gameplay

The protagonist of the game is a goat who runs past obstacles at times clearing them off the road and at times jumping over them. The controls of the game are also quite simple: you just need to tap to make the goat jump over or hit obstacles, while long presses allow you to make the goat high jump. Also, there are upgrades and special gifts available in the game that allow you to add special powers to the goat. Basically speaking, the game is all about making sure that the goat does not get caught by goons and that it does not hit any obstacles. As you run, you also need to collect through the course of the game which will allow you to extend and unlock various enchanting powers. Speaking of enchanting powers, there are magical power-ups available in the game, that either give you boosters and jetpacks or that evolve you into “SuperKhasi”, “BlackMetal Khasi” and other mystical beings.

Currently available only on Android, the game is free and has a similar concept of the developers’ earlier release: Haku Run, where the protagonist also had to run and collect coins.

Also Read: Haku Run: Game Review

Verdict

Honestly speaking, I did play the game more than a couple of times but all the while I felt like I was running in search of what I would enjoy in the game. Seeing the upgrades to the goat was a fun experience for me. And, as there were no indicators of when the upgrades would expire, I did lose more than a few games. There are also a few glitches and errors in the game, for instance: I had to download the game a few times to make it run, the music button does not function among others.

Being a vegetarian myself, I, however, did enjoy the idea of how a goat got the opportunity to hit humans and escape for life(No offense).

Give this game a try if not more and do let us know how you feel about it in the comments below!

World’s first 5G modem for smartphones

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October 21, 2017

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Nepali market just got their hand on 4G this year. And Qualcomm is getting ready to launch 5G, speculating a 2019 release. That is pretty quick, but when have we ever seen the technology settle?

We have seen 5G on a few different occasions, including Sprint’s demo with Nokia a few years ago. But those demos where much feasible as of yet, which is why the Snapdragon X50 seems so interesting.

The X50 is capable of delivering gigabit speeds at 28GHz mmWave radio frequency band. They have even launched a reference device that is only 9mm thick, which is pretty thin for a product that still has 2 years to go for its official release. They are currently testing the power consumption, performance and the promised speeds of 5G.

Achieving the world’s first announced 5G data connection with the Snapdragon X50 5G modem chipset on 28GHz mmWave spectrum is truly a testament to Qualcomm Technologies’ leadership in 5G and extensive expertise in mobile connectivity

-Vice president of Qualcomm

The new processor will support downloads of up to 5 gigabits per second and will initially operate in the 28 GHz millimeter wave band. With these specifications, the 5G technology can replace the FTTH fixed connections, a huge target but a possibility nevertheless.

It is predicted that the new 5G technology will produce 22 million jobs. Not just that, they are also expecting it to produce around $12 trillion worth of goods and services by 2035. Here is what Qualcomm’s CEO had to say on 5G

You will see [5G] in real devices, on the shelf, in 2019.

The CEO, Steven Mollenkopf also added that network operators from US, Japan, South Korea have already begun preparing for 2019 launch with China soon to join. Trials will begin from 2018 in Japan with NTT DoCoMo. Following that will be the US, alongside Cisco, Samsung, Erricson, Intel, LG, and Nokia.

FYI: Back in February, Qualcomm announced it’s first successful 5G connection.

HMD Global launches mid-ranger Nokia 7 with Snapdragon 630 and glass back

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October 20, 2017

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HMD Global launches mid-ranger Nokia 7 with Snapdragon 630 and glass back

HMD Global, the home of Nokia smartphones, recently added a missing puzzle to its growing smartphone arsenal as the company recently launched a new smartphone. The Nokia 7 is a mid-range smartphone with a glass back – the first on any Nokia mobile phone.

Don’t Miss: Nokia Mobiles Price in Nepal

After the launch of the flagship Nokia 8, HMD Global has launched the Nokia 7 which features specifications a mid-ranger from 2017 has. Under the hood, the Nokia 7 has an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor with a clock speed of 2.2 GHz. Assisting the processor in running the show is 4 or 6 GB of RAM, according to the desire of a buyer. The price tag of this smartphone has also been determined according to the variant of RAM it possesses.

In the optics department, HMD Global is advertising the Nokia 7’s “bothie” camera, which is just a glorified name for a mode that lets you take pictures from rear-facing and front-facing cameras at the same time and stitch them together. In terms of number, the device is embedded with a 16-megapixel rear-facing camera with Carl Zeiss optics, f/1.8 aperture and dual tone LED flash. The front-facing selfie shooter has an 8-megapixel lens with f/2.0 aperture.

As far as the display is concerned, the Nokia 7 comes with 5.2-inch full HD IPS LCD traditional display. This display is covered by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. In terms of software, the Nokia 7 runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat right out of the box with Android Oreo already promised. The Nokia 7 also has an IP certification, albeit it’s only against splash and dust (IP54). The device is backed by a decent 3,000 mAh battery which can be charged up via a Type-C connector. So, this device is somewhat future proof.

Also Read: Nokia Launches its Flagship Nokia 8

The Nokia 7 is expected to hit stores on October 24, 2017, in China. According to HMD Global, the device will carry a price tag of CNY 2,499 ($377) for the 4 GB RAM variant, and CNY 2,699 ($407) for the 6 G variant.

Nepal launch: The Nokia 7 is expected to make its way into Nepal in early 2018. It will carry a price tag similar to that in the international market.

Nokia 7 Specifications:

5.2-inch full HD IPS LCD display, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SoC
2.2 GHz Octa-core processor
Android v7.1.1 Nougat, upgradable to Android v8.0 Oreo
Adreno 508 GPU
4 GB or 6 GB RAM
64GB internal storage, expandable up to 128GB with microSD
Dual Hybrid SIM
16 MP rear-facing camera with Carl Zeiss optics
5MP front-facing camera with f/2,0 aperture
Front-mounted fingerprint sensor
USB Type-C
3,000 mAh Li-ion battery with fast charging

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Hamro TV commenced in Nepal officially!

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October 20, 2017

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After a long time of waiting, Hamro TV, a television and Internet service provider, has commenced its services in Nepal. The official inauguration of the program was done by Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun.

With a promise to provide 4K ultra HD digital TV channels and internet service to its customers, Hamro TV has started its services from Monday, October 16, 2017. It is the first internet service provider that is providing 4K ultra HD services in Nepal.

Hamro TV, working in collaboration with various ISPs and television service providers, for now, gives 4K ultra HD cable TV and internet services to its consumers, but is soon going to start providing DTH service too.

Along with 4K Ultra HD television services, Hamro TV provides fiber to home internet services.

The company further envisions providing internet services that are 50% cheaper than what the cheapest internet service provider offers in Nepal on today’s date.

Currently, Hamro TV offers value to its consumers by providing them with 140 SD channels, 50 HD channels, and 3 4K ultra HD channels. With an aim to provide something extra for its consumers, the company asks for no installation charges. On top, it offers 50% discount in the monthly charges for its services for six months.

Hamro TV borrows its fiber and DTH equipment from the Chinese DTH equipment manufacturer, Gospell Digital Technology Co. Ltd. The company is known to specialize in the satellite TV equipment and provision of turnkey engineering services for Digital TV system.

The collaboration, thus, signifies that Nepal too is moving forward to provide global products.

“Communication and Information are pillars of a nation’s development and with the introduction of technologies as what Hamro TV is providing, it is certainly going to help Nepal climb the ladder and stand along with other nations of the world”, says Minister of Education, Sesh Nath Adhikari.

As of now, only 3 4K ultra HD channels are available. However, this is a leap forward and the company is soon expected to awe its customers with more ultra clear services.

Here’s the Most Affordable Way to Repair your broken iPhone Display in Nepal

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October 20, 2017

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Here’s the Most Affordable Way to Repair your broken iPhone Display in Nepal

Despite all precautions we use, phones keep slipping out of the hands every so often. When an iPhone drops to the ground, it doesn’t just break phone’s screen but breaks owner’s heart too. Phones like iPhone aren’t just costly to buy but to repair as well. When an iPhone screen breaks or stops working, we spend a whole day visiting repair shops door-to-door to find out a repair shop that gets the thing done at the cheapest.

After the establishment of LCD Refurb Lab, replacing an iPhone’s screen has become much easier and cheaper as never before. As the name suggests, this screen replacement workshop not replaces the screen or glass but actually refurbishes them using the latest technology. And, the best thing is, the refurbished glass and LCD looks as good as the new one. It certainly is a great relief to have a place that repairs broken glass/LCD at the cheapest.

LCD Refurb Lab says it can refurbish broken glass/LCD of any iPhone starting from iPhone 5 to the latest iPhone 7 plus. It also claims to do these repairs at a much cheaper price as compared to that of other repair stores. In addition, in other repair stores, no matter if your iPhone’s glass is broken or LCD is broken, you have to change both as in spare parts these two come as one. In turn, you end up paying more. Whereas, in LCD Refurb Lab, you pay for replacing only glass or only LCD if any of them is broken.

Cost of iPhone Display at LCD Refurb Nepal

If you have an iPhone with broken LCD or glass or both then you might wanna consider taking a thorough look at LCD Refurb Lab’s service rate below:

Model Name	Glass Replacement	LCD Replacement
iPhone 5	2500	5500
iPhone 5c/5s	2500	5500
iPhone 6	3500	7500
iPhone 6 Plus	5000	9500
iPhone 6s	6000	11000
iPhone 6s Plus	7000	12500
iPhone 7	10000	16000
iPhone 7 Plus	12000	20000