Google is testing a new feature that allows users to start WhatsApp video calls directly from Google Messages. Currently, video calls in Google Messages are defaulted to Google Meet, but this could change in the future. This article will discuss the upcoming WhatsApp video call integration in messages.
WhatsApp Video Call Integration Rumors
The feature was found in an APK teardown of Google Messages (version 20250131) by Android Authority. If both users have WhatsApp installed, tapping the video call button will start a WhatsApp call. If the recipient does not have WhatsApp, the call will fall back to Google Meet.
Current Video Call Behavior
Right now, Google Messages only supports Google Meet for video calls. If the caller doesn’t have Meet installed, Messages prompts them to install it before making a call. This applies to both individual and group chats.
Future Changes and Availability
For now, the WhatsApp integration only works in private chats. Group chats will still rely on Google Meet. It is unclear if users will get an option to choose between WhatsApp and Google Meet before initiating a call.
Google has not announced an official release date. Since this feature was found in a teardown, there is no guarantee it will be publicly released. It may first appear in beta versions before a wider rollout.
TikTok has been one of the most popular apps for a while now, attracting users from all age groups with its endless entertainment. But if you’re someone who wants to actually learn something using this platform, they have added a cool new feature called STEM, which could be perfect for you. Let’s talk about this.
What is TikTok STEM?
STEM is a special feed on TikTok that focuses on content related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It was first launched in the U.S. in March 2023, but now it’s available in other regions too, including Nepal.
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To access this feature, you don’t even have to try anything, it’s already there. Just open TikTok and, right next to the “Following” tab, you’ll find the STEM feed. If you don’t see it for some reason, simply update your app and it should appear. I gave it a quick try for just 15 minutes and was really impressed by the insightful videos.
Different from your regular feed
One of the reasons, the STEM feed stands out is because it focuses on educational and informative content. While your regular TikTok feed is full of memes, challenges, and lifestyle videos, the STEM feed prioritizes knowledge-sharing. This means you’ll get to see videos about scientific discoveries, tech innovations, engineering breakthroughs, and cool math concepts.
So, if you’re a student, professional, or just curious about learning, this feed is super helpful. Plus, it helps you avoid getting distracted by random, unrelated content.
And if some videos don’t interest you, don’t worry about that. You can always hit the “Not interested” option (like I did with chemistry-related videos) and get more of what you enjoy.
Conclusion
If you’re on TikTok already (or thinking about joining), I’d definitely recommend giving the STEM feed a shot. It’s a fun and easy way to learn something new while scrolling through the app!
Samsung recently launched its much-hyped Galaxy S25 series and personally, I found it a bit underwhelming given that there were no major revamps to the cameras or the battery sizes. But, Samsung did do one thing right: Shipping Snapdragon 8 Elite across the board worldwide. A trend we saw with the S23s but not last year, so why did Samsung decide to go back to an all-Snapdragon lineup for the S25 series? Find out in this short piece about the Samsung Galaxy S25 series and Snapdragon 8 Elite!
Why Snapdragon in the S25?
The backstory
Samsung has been known for making its own Exynos chipsets for a while, but if you’ve been following the Galaxy flagship series, you probably noticed a trend. For the past few years, Samsung has been using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chipsets in most of its flagship devices.
This is because Samsung made a deal with Qualcomm (before the launch of S23), to use Snapdragon in its flagship devices for the next three generations. They stuck to this with the Galaxy S23 and S24 Ultra but used their in-house Exynos chipset for their Galaxy S24 and S24+. Now, with the S25 series, Samsung has gone all-in on Snapdragon, and this time, they’re using the Snapdragon 8 Elite (for Galaxy) for the entire lineup.
Here’s why
There are a few key reasons Samsung switched to Snapdragon completely. Let’s take a closer look.
Heating and battery drain issues with Exynos
Samsung’s Exynos chipsets have had a reputation for some pretty annoying issues especially when it comes to heating and battery drain. This is a serious problem for flagship devices. You don’t want your high-end phone overheating or draining its battery faster than it should. We even tested the Galaxy S24 against the S23, and it was pretty clear to us that the latter performed better in terms of battery life. And that’s not something Samsung can afford to ignore in the premium market.
However, it hasn’t been this way always. The midrange chipset like Exynos 1380 in S9 FE feels pretty much fine, the flagships are where they falter.
Competing better
By switching to the Snapdragon 8 Elite, Samsung now has the ability to not only compete on equal terms with other flagship phones but even surpass them. This is because, the 8 Elite for Galaxy delivers a 37% faster CPU, 30% faster GPU, and 40% faster NPU compared to last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which makes it a hero in the group for sure!
Samsung has always been careful with what its users want and this complete switch in the chipset can be a part of it. A report from Sammobile revealed that 83% of Samsung fans prefer Snapdragon over Exynos.
To test this, the company conducted a poll, and the results were pretty telling. Most people were clearly on the Snapdragon side, with just 7% sticking with Exynos. Around 10% of people even think this shouldn’t be a question anymore basically, they believe Samsung should just stick with Snapdragon across the board. But hey, I don’t mean Samsung took the big step based on this poll, it’s just one of the examples you know!
Perks of Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
The Snapdragon 8 Elite isn’t just about performance. The users are getting to see a faster 5G modem, the latest Wi-Fi 7 support, satellite connectivity support, better gaming performance, and mostly some good upgrades in AI features.
Conclusion
All things considered, Samsung’s decision to use Snapdragon in its entire S25 lineup seems like a smart move. By listening to user feedback and addressing the issues with Exynos, they’ve opted to deliver a more reliable, high-performance phone with the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
Apple’s latest M4 silicon brought a decent jump in power and efficiency over its predecessor but the full lineup is still not out yet! Although M4-powered Macbook Airs are right on the horizon, they aren’t officially announced and here we are talking about the M5 already. Rumors say that the base M5 chip has already entered mass production and could ship as soon as the end of this year. Let’s see what that’s all about!
Apple M5 Chip
According to a recent report from ET News, Apple has already started ‘packing’ the upcoming M5 chip since January. In chip making, ‘packing’ takes place after manufacturing to protect the silicon from external factors like moisture or heat. It’s like the final stage before the chips are ready to ship in products so that’s to say that Apple has already started mass-producing the M5. All while we are still waiting for the M4 upgrade on our beloved products like the Macbook Airs.
Architecture Changes
The M5 will be based on TSMC’s advanced 3nm process (N3P) which is to bring good efficiency gains (along with a slight bump in performance) over the current N3E node. Estimates predict 5-10% better performance per watt and around a 5% boost in horsepower over M4.
The family will follow the norm with a base M5, an M5 Pro, an M5 Max, and hopefully the M5 Ultra. But there’s a slight twist, the higher-end models (all except the base M5) will make use of TSMC’s SoIC-mH technology where the CPU, GPU, and memory are manufactured on their own respective die and then later integrated into a single chip.
The ‘mh’ part in SoIC-mH refers to the horizontal molding process after which they will be stacked on top of each other. The report mentions that vertically stacking silicon will further improve heat control and performance.
Likewise, TSMC will also be using a new laser technology for the cutting of these ‘M5’ chips to minimize damage and contamination. This will likely result in higher yields and improved quality.
Apple M5 Chip Lineup and Timeline
Diverting from the monolithic design in the current Apple Silicon would allow the company to experiment with advanced process nodes for important components like the CPU and GPU while keeping others like the memory and I/O controllers the same. Intel and AMD already do this with their processors to improve yields and reduce costs. But it’s somewhat sad that the base M5 chip will be left out of this party. You can expect the first M5 product to be the iPad Pro (8th Gen) which might debut in late 2025.
Following the iPad Pro, we are likely going to get new Macbook Pros (late 2025) and then Macbook Airs in early 2026.
Apple Product
Availability
iPad Pro Gen 8 (M5)
Late 2025
MacBook Pro (M5 family)
Late 2025
MacBook Air (M5)
Early 2026
Meanwhile, check out our video on which Macbook Air to pick today:
So… despite the US government’s best efforts, it turns out Huawei is doing quite alright by itself huh?
It is still among the largest smartphone makers in China, and the company is apparently planning for a global comeback as well. With its homemade Kirin chips… served on a delicious bowl of HarmonyOS. And it seems like the perfect time for a comeback ‘cause — as someone who just finished reviewing the incredible Mate 70 Pro+ — I can’t wait to check out more Huawei phones in the future.
Not just that but Huawei also overtook Apple as the world’s largest smartwatch maker last year. And… I’m pretty sure the new Watch GT 5 series had a big hand in that success. So there’s the regular Watch GT 5 that starts at NPR 29,990 here in Nepal, while the Watch GT 5 Pro costs NPR 49,990.
I’ve actually been testing them both for a few weeks at this point and guess what?
Although I couldn’t really switch to the Mate 70 as my primary phone due to the whole “Google apps and services” thing, the Watch GT 5 series has been tempting me to move away from my Apple Watch so. bad. ‘Cause it does pretty much everything I want from a smartwatch. And it does so with excellent battery life. Let me discuss all that in this full review of the Huawei Watch GT 5 and GT 5 Pro.
Huawei Watch GT 5 and GT 5 Pro review: Specifications
Watch GT 5
Watch GT 5 Pro
Case
41 / 46 mm, Stainless steel frame
42 / 46 mm, Nanocrystal ceramic or Titanium alloy frame
Weight
35 / 48 grams
44 / 53 grams
Durability
5 ATM + IP69K rating
+ EN13319 certification
Display
1.32 / 1.43-inches AMOLED
1.32 / 1.43-inches AMOLED, Sapphire crystal glass
Software
HarmonyOS 5.0
Sensors
Accelerometer, Ambient light, Barometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Optical heart rate, Temperature
Yes… the battery life is one of the best things about wearing a Huawei watch. Like it always has been. I tried so damn hard to kill its battery by turning on literally every single health-tracking feature I could find. I also recorded around half an hour of workout whenever I could and even then, both of them would go on for 7 – 8 days before I needed to fetch the charger. Which takes a little over an hour for a refill.
That week-long battery life is only possible with the larger 46 mm watch, by the way. Which is what I have. But even with the smaller models, I’m sure you’ll be good for at least 4 – 5 days before the battery runs out. Or in other words, the battery on this thing lasts long enough to make anyone with an Apple Watch or a Samsung watch suuuuuuper jealous.
Design and build
GT 5: 41 / 46 mm, Stainless steel frame
GT 5 Pro: 42 / 46 mm, Nanocrystal ceramic or titanium alloy frame
So as you can see, the Watch GT 5 and GT 5 Pro kinda look the same with these octagonal frames. While the smaller 41/42 mm timepieces have that traditional circular aesthetics. But although they may look similar, there are a couple of differences you should know about.
Like how the GT 5 Pro has a ceramic case on the 42 mm variant or a more lightweight titanium alloy on the larger one. The Watch GT 5, on the other hand, gets the “stainless steel” treatment for both sizes. So even though this is a pretty big watch, I love how it doesn’t weigh down my wrist at all. The “Pro” guy also has a couple of exclusive health tracking features and its display is covered by a more scratch-resistant, more shatter-resistant sapphire crystal glass as well.
Huawei does say the Watch GT 5 should handle scratches twice as much better than last year’s Watch GT 4, but man. I’ve been begging Huawei to include sapphire glass in all its flagship smartwatches every single year so this is a bit disappointing to see.
Display
1.32 / 1.43-inches AMOLED panel
Sapphire crystal glass (only on GT 5 Pro)
You know what isn’t disappointing to see?
This gorgeous OLED display in itself. I mean… you give me a list of what you want from a flagship smartwatch screen and I’ll bet that the Watch GT 5 and GT 5 Pro will check off every single item. The texts, the animations… they all look perfectly sharp and readable, its color reproduction is equally impressive, and this is also one of the most responsive displays I’ve seen on a smartwatch.
It wakes up the moment I raise my wrist to check time, turns off the moment I’m done — and of course — the actual touch response itself is fantastic. Whether when I’m just scrolling through different pages or when I’m typing up a message.
Oh yeah. You heard me right.
I can finally type a message on a Huawei watch instead of being restricted to a few pre-programmed quick replies. It doesn’t work with every messaging app, there’s no swipe typing yet, and I also would’ve liked to see some sort of confirmation dialog every time I sent something but I love this anyway.
A few new watch faces
Huawei’s newest smartwatches come with a bunch of new watch faces too. As is tradition. There are 11 of them for the GT 5 — and two more for the GT 5 Pro — although I keep coming back to the one that mimics the famous “Windows blue screen of death” every time I review a Huawei watch. Maybe I am a nerd. I just don’t know it yet.
I really like how Huawei made interacting with this display so fun as well. There are a couple of buttons to help me navigate across the UI, including this neat rotating crown which even has a nice, sharp haptic feedback every time I turn it up and down. How cool is that?!
I guess the GT 5’s brightness number kinda disappoints if you compare it to some of the big boys like Apple’s Watch Series 10 or the Galaxy Watch 7 but trust me. 1,200 nits is plenty bright. More than bright enough to maintain great readability when I suddenly get the urge to go on an outdoor walk on a particularly sunny day.
Software
HarmonyOS 5.0
No word on the number of software updates
Okay.
So let me talk about its software next and there’s obviously a lot to love here too. I already fangirled about that “typing” thing a little while ago, whereas Huawei’s new HarmonyOS 5.0 is also so incredibly well-designed and responsive. I know there are still no Google apps or a whole lot of other third-party apps here.
But if that’s something you don’t care about, I’m sure you’re gonna have a great time with the Watch GT 5.
This thing just feels so… smooth and responsive. The animations have gotten a lot snappier as well, the graphical elements feel richer, and Huawei also added one super important feature this time. Offline maps. Yes. I can sorta navigate through places and get my real-time position on the Watch GT 5 and GT 5 Pro without reaching for my phone, although I should tell you that it only works when I start an outdoor workout. Like walking, running, or cycling.
Health and fitness tracking
100+ workout modes
Heart rate, stress, sleep monitoring
Huawei TruSense System
That reminds me, the GT 5 duo also has something called “Sunflower Positioning System” for better location tracking… on top of dual-band GPS. And when I took it to the streets of Kathmandu, I gotta say it did a fairly good job of pinpointing my location.
Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro – Outdoor walk
It did struggle a bit when I was walking through some particularly narrow lanes — as expected — but this is impressive stuff. And hey, in case I get lost or forget my way during a workout, I can just use the “route back” feature on the Watch GT 5 to take me back to my starting point. Exactly like on an Apple or Samsung watch.
These things are excellent fitness trackers too. I get to log over 100 different sports modes, I can customize my workout exactly how I want, it can also measure my heart rate recovery rate after I finish a workout, and there are a few features designed especially for runners. Like analyzing your running form and all sorts of running courses with different difficulty levels.
And if you’re serious about golf or underwater sports like freediving, then you might wanna pick up the GT 5 Pro over the standard GT 5. ‘Cause this guy is loaded with a bunch of golfing features and it’s good for free dives up to 40 meters as well. Both of them are fine for swimming — thanks to 5 ATM and IP69K rating — but only the Pro model gets diving-specific perks.
The Watch GT 5 series is just as good at keeping track of my overall health. And I think I’ve said this about practically every Huawei watch I’ve reviewed over the years.
What’s with the redesign?
So when I found out that these two now have completely redesigned health monitoring tech, I was a bit skeptical at first.
Huawei calls it “TruSense”, and what you need to know is that it has a redesigned sensor setup, upgraded algorithms for better accuracy, and faster data readouts to name a few. And yeah, I’ve definitely noticed how fast the GT 5 is at reading my health data. Especially in terms of SpO2 since it can now measure my blood oxygen level in just 15 seconds like on an Apple Watch.
Sleep tracking
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Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro
Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro
Apple Watch Series 10
Apple Watch Series 10
Other than this, everything from heart rate to sleep tracking is perfectly dependable as always on the Watch GT 5 and GT 5 Pro. I wore it alongside Apple Watch Series 10 (review) to bed one night — and as you can see above — they both got my time to bed, the time I got up, my sleep stages, and my heart rate levels throughout the night almost the same.
Workout
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Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro
Apple Watch Series 10
Even when I went for a quick outdoor run, I was getting similar readings from them at everything. Be it my heart rate level itself, my pace, or my cadence. Aka the number of steps I take every minute. So yeah… all this is to say that the Watch GT 5 series is great at keeping me informed on my physical health.
Whereas I love how it also takes my emotional wellbeing into account by constantly observing my emotional state all day long. And looking back at the data, I’m honestly quite surprised to see how close the GT 5 got to understanding me emotionally. There’s even a separate watch face with a little baby panda to visualize how I’m feeling. How cute!
Huawei Watch GT 5 and GT 5 Pro review: Conclusion
I guess I’ve gone through everything there is about Huawei’s new Watch GT 5 and GT 5 Pro by now so… let’s wrap things up. And I’m sure you’ve already figured out that I absolutely love this thing, right? ‘Cause like I said in the very beginning, these two pretty much have everything I’m looking for in a proper flagship smartwatch.
I know its lack of Google apps sucks, and that it might even be a dealbreaker for some.
But if you’re not among that crowd and just want a reliable smartwatch with a glorious design, a top-notch display, fantastic performance, excellent battery life, and some of the best health and fitness tracking on a smartwatch, this is it. I don’t think it gets better than the Watch GT 5 series.
And between the two of them, I find it pretty easy to recommend the regular GT 5 over the GT 5 Pro for its absolute value for money. You’re compromising a little in terms of the build quality and missing out on a few health tracking features but other than that, the Huawei Watch GT 5 brings 99% of what makes the GT 5 Pro awesome at almost 50% the price. So… like Shakira’s hips, the math doesn’t lie either.
Our video review of Huawei Watch GT 5 and GT 5 Pro is coming pretty soon
Huawei Watch GT 5 and GT 5 Pro review: Pros and Cons
Scientists in South Korea have uncovered a breakthrough that could change cancer treatment. They have discovered a molecular “switch” that can reverse cancer cells to a healthy state, offering hope for less toxic treatments. This study has been published in the Advanced Science journal. This article will discuss more about the latest discovery on the Molecular Switch that reverses cancer.
Cancer Reversing Switch Overview
Research
The team of scientists identified a critical moment before cells irreversibly transform into cancer. By targeting this transition, they were able to stop the progression of cancer. This new approach rewires cancer cells rather than eliminating them, which could reduce harmful side effects compared to traditional cancer treatments.
The Process
Researchers conducted experiments on lab-grown mini-tumors made from colon cancer cells. During the tests, they identified a state where cells show both healthy and cancerous traits. They then focused on molecular pathways that control this transition and identified an enzyme responsible for hindering the breakdown of cancer-related proteins. By blocking this enzyme, the researchers were able to halt tumor growth and reverse the cells to a healthy state.
Dr. Tiffany Troso-Sandoval noted that this method could lead to less toxic treatments compared to current therapies. Kwang-Hyun Cho, co-author of the study, emphasized that the discovery highlights crucial genetic changes in cancer development, opening new possibilities for treatment.
Huawei has officially announced the FreeArc Earbuds at its 2025 New Product Launch Event in Japan. The earbuds were introduced alongside the Huawei Watch D2 and FreeBuds Pro 4, with professional athlete Daichi Kamino promoting them. In this article, we will discuss everything about the Huawei FreeArc Earbuds, including their price in Nepal.
Huawei FreeArc Earbuds Overview
Design and Build
The Huawei FreeArc Earbuds feature a hook-style design that forms a heart shape when placed together. These are Huawei’s first open-type earphones that hang over the ears. Additionally, they use a C-bridge form factor with a Ni-Ti shape memory alloy, making them durable and flexible. Huawei has also used a skin-friendly silicon-knitting process for a comfortable fit. The earbuds come with an IP57 rating, making them dustproof and water-resistant.
Sound and Microphone
The earbuds include a 17 x 12mm highly-sensitive driver, a titanium-plated composite diaphragm, and a high-performance neodymium magnet for enhanced sound. Additionally, a reverse sound wave system helps reduce sound leakage. The dual-microphone setup supports wind noise cancellation up to 4m/s.
Huawei has equipped the FreeArc with a patented antenna layout to ensure a stable connection. The battery lasts 28 hours with the charging case, and a 10-minute charge provides 3 hours of playback.
Huawei FreeArc Earbuds Specifications
Design: Hook-style, C-bridge form factor, Ni-Ti memory alloy
Colors: Grass Green, White, Black
Driver Unit: 17 x 12mm highly-sensitive driver
Sound Enhancements: Titanium-plated diaphragm, neodymium magnet, reverse sound wave system
Microphone: Dual-mic setup, wind noise cancellation (up to 4m/s)
Connectivity: Patented antenna layout for stable connection
Durability: IP57-rated dustproof and water-resistant
Huawei FreeArc Earbuds Price in Nepal and Availability
Huawei has priced the FreeArc Earbuds at 18,800 yen. The earbuds will launch in China and global markets soon. If they arrive, the price of the Huawei FreeArc Earbuds in Nepal will be no less than NPR 20,000.
Asus has expanded its Zenbook lineup with the launch of the Zenbook A14 (UX3407) at CES 2025. This new model introduces Qualcomm Snapdragon processors to the series, positioning itself as a less powerful option than the Zenbook S 14 and Zenbook S 16. In this article, we will discuss everything about the latest Asus Zenbook (Air) A14 including its expected price in Nepal.
Asus Zenbook Air (A14) Overview
Display and Performance
The Zenbook A14 features a 14-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1200p and a 60 Hz refresh rate, providing clear visuals for everyday use. It is also available in a higher-end 3K version with a 120Hz refresh rate and tons of bells and whistles like vibrant colors, Dolby Vision, and EyeCare certifications.
The laptop is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, available in two variants: Snapdragon X Plus and Snapdragon X Elite. It also includes LPDDR5X RAM for faster multitasking. The Zenbook A14 supports PCIe 4.0 SSD storage with an M.2 2280 form factor, offering fast read and write speeds for efficient file handling.
A 70 Wh battery powers the Zenbook (Air) A14, offering extended battery life for regular tasks. The brand quotes up to a whopping 22 hours of use on a single charge for the X Elite variant. In the box, you’ll get a 90W Type-C Adapter with the X Elite version while the lower-end configs will ship with a 65W charger.
The laptop provides a range of connectivity options including a 3.5 mm headphone jack, an HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) port, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, and two USB 4 ports. Furthermore, there’s a dual speaker setup with smart AMP technology, an FHD webcam with Windows Hello support, and WiFi 7 support with Bluetooth 5.4. I
I/O Ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Asus Zenbook A14 Price in Nepal and Availability
The Asus Zenbook A14 starts at USD 899.99 for the X Plus chip and USD 1,099 for the X Elite chip. The latter is also available in China for a slightly cheaper initial asking price of CNY 5,999 while the retail price is set at CNY 7,499. When it makes it here, we expect its price in Nepal to start at no less than NPR 140,000.
Asus Zenbook (Air) A14
Price in the US (Official)
Price in China (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
SD X Plus
USD 900
N/A
NPR 140,000
SD X Elite
USD 1,099
CNY 7,499
NPR 178,000
Meanwhile, check out our review of the Galaxy Watch FE
A few days ago, we were expecting the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra to launch in the first week of February, and as anticipated, the phone is now available. In this article, we’ll dive into the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra’s specifications and its price in Nepal.
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra Overview
Design and Display
Asus Zenphones once known for their compact designs now ship with much larger dimensions like the Zephone 12 Ultra which measures 163.8 x 77.0 x 8.9mm. On the design side, the new Zenphone Ultra features a sleek, monotone finish, making it aesthetically pleasing. There’s a rectangular camera island with three lenses and an LED flash. And the 12 Ultra also has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
Switching to the front, Zenfone 12 Ultra boasts a 6.78-inch Full HD+ AMOLED HDR display with a 144Hz LTPO refresh rate. It also offers 2500 nits of peak brightness and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for added scratch and impact resistance.
Under the hood, the Zenfone 12 Ultra is powered by the Octa-Core Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) SoC, which features 2 x Oryon (Phoenix L) cores clocking at 4.32 GHz and 6 x Oryon (Phoenix M) cores clocked at 3.53 GHz. Moreover, the graphics are handled by the Adreno 830 GPU.
For memory, it comes with options of 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and storage options of 256GB or 512GB (UFS 4.0). The phone runs on Android 15 with Zen UI.
Camera and Battery
The teaser image of the Zenfone 12 Ultra gives us a hint that something different is happening with the cameras this time. The rear camera includes a 50MP Sony LYTIA 700/1.56’’ sensor with an f/1.9 aperture and 6-axis gimbal stabilization. It also has a 13MP 120-degree ultra-wide camera and a 32MP 3x telephoto sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and OIS. For selfies, it comes with a 32MP front-facing camera.
Moreover, the phone is equipped with a 5500mAh battery that supports 65W HyperCharge fast charging, Quick Charge 5.0, and PD Charging. Additionally, it supports 15W Qi wireless charging.
Connectivity and Rest
The Zenfone 12 Ultra features Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It also comes with dual speakers and a 5-magnet stereo speaker for enhanced audio quality. The phone also comes with some AI features like AI transcript, AI tracking, and AI call translator.
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra Specifications
Design: Monotone finish, sleek design, rectangular camera island
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack, dual speakers, 5-magnet stereo speaker
Audio: Dual speakers, 5-magnet stereo speaker
Colors: Ebony Black, Sakura White, Sage Green
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra Price in Nepal and Availability
The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is priced at NT$ 29,990 for the 12GB/256GB model. When it becomes available in Nepal, we can expect the price to start around NPR 132,000.
PUBG: Blindspot, previously known as Project ARC, is the latest addition to the PUBG universe. Unlike the original PUBG, which is a large, open-world game, the PUBG: Blindspot will be a 5V5 tactical shooter. In this article, we will get into the depth of this new game.
PUBG Blindspot: Overview
The confirmation of PUBG Blindspot comes directly from the developer’s official Discord Community. The main idea of PUBG Blindspot is that there will be a small team of 5 players each and the focus will be on strategy, teamwork, and shooting in tight, indoor spaces.
The game will be played from a top-down perspective, meaning you’ll view the action from above. Players will need to think carefully and be aware, so it won’t be easy to see everything around them. This makes the game more about tactical planning and team coordination rather than just running around and shooting.
Although PUBG: Blindspot is a shift from the battle royale style of the original game, it retains some nods to its roots. One example is the inclusion of a character named Apex, alongside the iconic phrase, “Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner.” So while it’s a different style of game, it’s still part of the PUBG universe.
Testing and release date
The game has already been tested by some players in a closed beta, which is a small preview of the game to gather feedback before its official release, and it seems to be in a fairly complete stage. While the release date has not been confirmed yet, PUBG: Blindspot is expected to launch sometime between 2025 and 2026.
One more thing: because PUBG has a feature that prevents players from cheating, they might limit who can play the game, especially on devices like the Steam Deck, which is a handheld gaming device. In the past, PUBG had problems with players using cheats on certain devices, so they may restrict which platforms can play this new game.
