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.
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:
Microsoft has finally done it, they are one step away from perfection. The Microsoft Surface Book 2 is almost the best laptop you can buy if you set aside the price. With the new 8th Gen Intel CPUs and Nvidia’s GTX 10 series graphics, without compromising on thinness and portability.
The 13-inch version gets both the i5 and the i7 variants whereas the 15 inch will only be available in core i7. The graphics selection is only available in the i7 variants. The smaller 13 inch gets the GTX 1050 graphics whereas the bigger 15 inch gets the more powerful GTX 1060.
Microsoft Surface Book 2 (13 inches)
The 13-inch surface book has a 13-inch PixelSense™ Display with a resolution of 3000 x 2000 (267 PPI) resulting in a 3:2 aspect ratio. It has a thickness of 0.90 inches and weighs at around 1.5kg all packed inside a magnesium casing. Microsoft also claims a battery life of up to 17 hours of continuous video playback.
13 inch/Core i5
The 13 inch i5 (7th gen) is only available in one variant, that is without the dedicated graphics. This base model has 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM, with Intel’s integrated graphics. This one costs $1,499.
13 inch/Core i7
The i7 variant features the dedicated GTX 1050 graphics power. It also gets the newer 8th gen Quad-Core i7-8650U CPU with storage options of up to 1TB of SSD and a maximum 16GB of RAM.
Microsoft Surface Book 2 (15 inches)
The Surface Book 2 15 inch has a 15-inch PixelSense™ Display with a resolution of 3240 x 2160 (260 PPI) with the same 3:2 aspect ratio. It is only available in the 8th gen Quad-Core i7-8650U variant with GTX 1060 as the only option. The storage option starts at 256GB and goes up to 1TB with a base and max 16GB of RAM. This one also has the Xbox wireless built in so more points for flexibility. The 15″ also shares the same 0.90-inch thickness as the 13″ and weights at around 1.9kg and a claimed battery life of 17 hours of video playback.
Both the laptops have rich connectivity options with 2 full sized USB 3.1, one USB-C, a 3.5mm audio jack and a full-sized card reader. Even though these are convertible laptops, they feature two cameras, one at the front (5MP) and one at the back (8MP). They also have a dual microphone setup and dual front-facing speakers.
It also has a really good selection of sensors including an Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, and Magnetometer. This makes it more of a productivity champ. It’s obviously detachable so you can use it as a tablet or a laptop or anything you feel like.
Microsoft has finally created a laptop for all the productivity junkies. The lower end variants will attract the content consumers whereas the higher end variants will be an easy choice for graphics-intensive users, not to mention the new surface pen. Finally a huge and very much needed improvement over the previous generation. If you want to pre-order any of these laptops click the link here (pre-orders start on November 9).
Innovation in smartphone space is moving at an alarming rate. Manufacturers are trying to incorporate the most unusual feature that might get mainstream. ZTE recently unveiled the latest phone in its arsenal, the ZTE Axon M. This is an unusual phone with a dual screen both on front and back, that might intrigue you with the way it looks and functions. So let’s discuss how much practical the phone really is.
ZTE Axon M comes with two screens both with almost similar dimensions. Both displays are of 5.2 inches boasting full HD resolution. Here’s nothing fancy like bezel-less display or the new 18:9 aspect ratio. The phone is powered by last year’s Snapdragon 821 Chipset coupled with 4GB of RAM. ZTE explains, because of the powerful processor and Android optimization they have been able to opt for dual displays.
The purpose of the dual display is purely usability. The display on the back can be brought up front by unfolding the hinge. When both the displays are up front it takes the form of 6.75 inches display, making it look almost like a tablet. ZTE provides four major options to make use of the Dual Display.
Uses of Dual Display on ZTE Axon M:
Dual Mode: Open two separate apps on both screens. Useful for multitasking.
Extended Mode: Use both screens as a single canvas. (Tablet Mode)
Mirror Mode: Project whatever is done in one screen to the next.
Normal Mode: Second display is off and folded back.
Dual Mode is something I’d like to call “true multitasking”. You can use two different apps side by side in full view to use it without any hassles. It is even possible to play two different videos on individual screen at the same time but the audio will work only on one. You can also run two instances of the same app using gestures to push from one screen to the next. I wonder if we can split screen apps on both of the displays to use four apps at the same time.
Extended Mode is something I’m really skeptical about. You can extend the screen to both of the display to get more screen real estate but the huge hinge in the middle looks just too disturbing for everyday use. It feels like your tablet has a giant line in the middle like when you damage your display.
Mirror Mode might be useful when you have to explain something to people sitting up front or just watch a video more conveniently on either side.
In Normal Mode, although both the displays incorporate Gorilla Glass 5, you have to be careful when you place the phone down as the second display will be facing towards the ground. It is very susceptible to scratches and damage.
One thing that’s bothering about the phone is that it is insanely thick at 12.1mm and weighs 230grams. Also carrying it in real life must feel really uncomfortable. The body holding the primary display is significantly thicker and heavy with all the ports and buttons. The phone comes with a single camera placed on top of the primary display. By default when you turn on the camera it will be facing towards you, to use it as a rear camera you have to flip the display to use the secondary display as camera’s viewfinder. In general, you have to keep track of which display you’re on which is again not convenient if you’re facing the phone on the wrong side.
Powering the ZTE Axon M is a 3,180 mAh battery which is a questionable size for a phone with the dual display but ZTE promises a full day of usage. It comes with fast charging 3.0 standard. The phone runs on Android 7.1.2 Nougat. ZTE Axon M, in general, feels like a one step backward in usability rather than a foot forward. This device will be available in the US from next month priced at $725.
Dogs are always a delight. If you are a dog owner, you know exactly what I mean. They help us in different steps, whether it’s by cheering us or by keeping us safe.
So today, I’m writing this article hoping it helps dogs and their owners. This article consists of a list of applications that could be useful for you if you’re a dog owner. Please note that I have not arranged the list in any way. Oh, and happy Kukur Tihar!
iCam
Leaving your dog at home with no one to watch? Install iCam. This app basically streams your webcam’s content into your smartphone. So, you can see and even hear what your dog is up to. This app also supports other operating systems like Windows and Mac. The video quality is determined by the quality of your web cam. Simply saying, this app is like a baby monitoring app, and can be used for the same purpose too.
Want to know more about the breed of the dog you have been eyeing to buy? Dog Breeds will help you. This application helps you explore thousands of breeds of dogs. All information of this app is based on petsie.org. This app contains tons of HD pictures of dogs too.
Just as the name suggests, the Pet First Aid is your smart vet app which provides veterinary suggestions and solution for your pooch. It answers your queries through texts and videos, and also helps you discover veterinary hospitals and pet-friendly hotels if needed.
Having a problem feeding your dog? iKibble is here for the rescue. This app is basically about dogs and their nutrition. In the app, you can choose different vegetables, meat type, dairy product or any other food variety. The app then informs you about the nutritional importance of the selected food for the health of your pet.
The ASPCA app helps you if something goes wrong with your dog. It has information on what to do in case of emergencies like accident and injuries. Besides this, the app helps you in making a digital flyer if your dog is lost. The flyer can be easily shared on any social media platform.
PetCoach is an important and useful app for all dog owners. Just like ASPCA and Pet First Aid, this app provides free veterinary suggestions. PetCoach is different from other applications in its category due to its prompt and real-time advice. So, if you have any queries regarding your canine, you can ask a certified vet, dog trainers, and nutritionists for free.
The Dog Walk is like a fitness app for your dog. The app can track the daily walk of your dog by recording the way, duration, and distance of each walk. Dog walk even lets you capture pictures from your walk and share them.
The HTC U11 plus is HTC’s new flagship smartphone for the 2nd half of 2017. Building on the unique U11, the newer plus model will feature a 6″ 18:9 display, a first for HTC. Other than the screen, the U11 Plus will share the same specs as the U11.
The U11 Plus will feature a 6-inch 2880 x 1440 resolution display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. That will make the U11 Plus HTC’s first bezel-less phone, the trend that every manufacturer seems to like.
HTC U11 Plus Rumored Specs
5.99-inch display with a 2880 x 1440 resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC
4/6 GB of RAM
64/128 GB of UFS storage
12 MP main camera
8 MP front-facing camera
IP68 Water resistance
QuickCharge 3.0
EdgeSense
U-Type USB headphones
Android Oreo
Not just the U11 Plus, HTC is also rumored to feature a mid-range device with Goole’s Android One program in mind. Preferably, a 5.2″ device running on Snapdragon 630 SoC inside with 16MP front and back cameras. The RAM and storage options will hover between 3/4GB and 32/64GB with a price tag of around $400.
Coming back to the U11 Plus, it’s basically a bigger version of the U11, which was a pretty decent phone, to begin with. The unique color changing back of the U11 will also make it’s way to the Plus model, it seems. And finally, with HTC tightly collaborating with Google, the U11 Plus will also get all the latest Android updates a lot sooner than before.
The U11 Plus is also water resistant and will come with Android Oreo out of the box. And the edge sense feature that lets you quickly open any app you want will make it’s way to the bezel-less smartphone.
HTC has been one of the slower moving manufacturers to introduce new features. But finally, with all of the features packed into a single device, it seems they are stepping up for their past mistakes. And with competition gradually increasing their flagship price tag, HTC is focusing on bringing their price tag down which looks like something no manufacturer seems to be doing.
The action camera GoPro recently welcomed a new member in the Hero series. The new descendent of the GoPro family is hailed as GoPro Hero6 Black, which is the successor to last year’s GoPro Hero5 Black. The Hero6 Black was introduced to the international market in the late September this year. Now in less than a month of time of its release, the device is available for purchase in the Nepali market.
Go Pro Hero 6 Black Overview
In terms of design and build, GoPro Hero6 Black seems to be cloned from its predecessor. The rugged and waterproof exterior on the Hero6 Black appears indistinguishable to the Hero5 Black. However, the presence of new processor is what makes the Hero6 superior. The Hero6 Black is favoured with a custom-designed ‘GP1’ processor, which is capable of delivering twice the performance of its predecessor.
The device features the same 2-inch touch screen, with the improvements being more vibrant display with punchy colours. The touchscreen is also more responsive than that of Hero5’s. Another major upgrade on the Hero6 will be its capability to shoot videos at higher frame rates. 4K videos can now be shot at 60fps, 2.7K videos at 120fps and Full-HD (1080p) videos at 240fps. With this feature, slow-motion videos can be shot and played without conspicuous stutters.
Transferring photos and video footages to the smartphone has also been made fast and seamless. The newbie uses 5GHz Wi-Fi because of which, the device is capable of transferring the data to the smartphones three times faster. To avoid shakes and blurs during the shots, Hero6 Black is provided with an improved Image Stabilization. However, the stabilization is through digital means (EIS) rather than the optical one (OIS).
The device inherits a 12MP camera, which takes RAW or JPG still images with High Dynamic Range and vibrant colours. The camera also takes nifty shots during low lights. Provided with a rugged and waterproof finish, Hero6 Black performs well on underwater too. However, the underwater depth has been limited to 10m (33 feet).
Hero6 Black also features QuickStories feature. With the information collected from different sensors, GPS, and accelerometer, QuickStories determines the most exhilarating parts of the footages. The GoPro’s custom app is also capable of editing the captured footages into exciting videos. In terms of pricing, Hero6 is the most expensive GoPro till date. As of its price in the Nepali market, the device has been seen on the shelf of SastoDeal embedded with a price tag of Rs. 46,500.
GoPro Hero6 Black Price in Nepal
The official price of GoPro Hero6 Black in Nepal is Rs. 46,500. You can buy it from authorised sellers like hukut, Icefall, etc.
Xiaomi Redmi 4A was undoubtedly one of the best Android smartphones on a budget. Today, the company has announced its successor, the Redmi 5A with a price tag of under $100. Like with its predecessor, it can definitely lure people who want an affordable usable Android smartphone.
The Redmi 5A features almost all of the same specs as the last generation’s 4A. It has the same 5″ HD display, the same exact Snapdragon 425 with 2GB of RAM and the 13MP back camera with f/2.2 aperture (video recording in 1080p at 30fps).
Talking about the difference, the 5A will feel a bit heavier, the dimensions, however, are almost exactly the same. The 32gb storage option isn’t an option anymore with the 5A only available with 16GB of internal storage. The battery capacity has also gone down by a hair with the only improvements being the front camera.
On the software side, the phone does run on a relatively newer Android Nougat with MIUI 9 on top. This is great because the Xiaomi Redmi 5A will most probably not receive any major software updates.
The addition of a fingerprint sensor would have been a welcome feature, but the need to omit features to keep the price down might have something to do with this. Also, the gyroscope present on the previous generation seems to have been removed this time around.
The phone is currently only available in China, with Gold, Rose Gold, and Gray color options. Seeing how Xiaomi prices it’s smartphones in Nepal, the price will be around Rs 14,000.
Huawei has unveiled its second flagship series of 2017 – the Huawei Mate 10 series. The Huawei Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, and Mate 10 Porsche Design shared the stage at an event in Munich today. The premium flagships from Huawei come at a time when Samsung, Apple, and Google are all en route to claiming the title of the best smartphone in the market. And grabbing the opportunity, Huawei didn’t hold back to compare its new devices with the one from Apple and Samsung.
Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro Specifications
Huawei has completely redesigned its flagship smartphone. While the previous iteration of the Mate series had a more traditional look, the Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro come with what the Chinese company calls a “FullView” display, which basically is the near bezel-less design most Android flagship of 2017 feature.
The Huawei Mate 10 has a 5.9-inch 2560 x 1440 pixels display with 16:9 aspect ratio whereas its big brother, the Mate 10 Pro, sports a 6-inch 2160 x 1080 pixels display with a narrower 18:9 aspect ratio. Huawei has said that they opted for a full HD display in the Pro model for lesser power consumption. The normal variant, however, has an RGBW display which consumes less power.
On the back, both the devices are covered by a glossy glass back which comes in four different color options. There are two dual cameras at the top of both smartphones measuring 20-megapixel and 12-megapixel where the former acts as color sensor while the latter works as a monochrome lens. The dual cameras have world’s f/1.6 aperture which was previously seen on one of LG V30‘s camera, and are accompanied by dual LED flash. There is also a laser autofocus technology engraved alongside the cameras.
As for their performance, both the Mate 10 and Mate 10 pro are powered by Huawei’s newest Kirin 970 chipset with neural-network processing unit (NPU). Each of the devices has a 4,000 mAh battery on the inside.
The Huawei Mate 10 has 64 GB of internal memory whereas the Mate 10 Pro comes in both 64 GB and 128 GB variant. In terms of RAM, the former version has 4 GB of RAM and the with the latter version, buyers get to choose between 4 GB and 6 GB of RAM.
Huawei Mate 10 Pro
Huawei Mate 10
6-inch (2160 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+
-18:9 FullView display
-2.5D curved glass
-70000:1 Contrast ratio
-112% NTSC Color Gamut
5.9-inch (2560 x 1440 pixels) Quad HD
-16:9 display
-2.5D curved glass
-1500:1 Contrast ratio
-96% NTSC Color Gamut
Huawei Kirin 970 SoC:
-Octa-Core (4 x 2.4 GHz A73+ 4 x 1.8 GHz A53) 10nm processor
-i7 co-processor
-dedicated neural network processor
-Mali-G72 MP12 GPU
Huawei Kirin 970 SoC:
-Octa-Core (4 x 2.4 GHz A73+ 4 x 1.8 GHz A53) 10nm processor
-i7 co-processor
-dedicated neural network processor
-Mali-G72 MP12 GPU
6GB RAM with 128GB storage
No microSD
4GB RAM, 64GB storage
expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD
Android 8.0 (Oreo) with EMUI 8.0
Android 8.0 (Oreo) with EMUI 8.0
20MP (Monochrome) + 12MP (RGB) Dual rear cameras with Leica Summilux-H lenses, f/1.6 aperture, dual-tone LED flash, PDAF, CAF, Laser AF, OIS, 4K video recording
20MP (Monochrome) + 12MP (RGB) Dual rear cameras with Leica Summilux-H lenses, f/1.6 aperture, dual-tone LED flash, PDAF, CAF, Laser AF, OIS, 4K video recording
Dual SIM with 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, GPS, NFC, USB Type-C
Dual Hybrid SIM with 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, GPS, NFC, USB Type-C
4000mAh battery with fast charging
4000mAh battery with fast charging
€799 (NRs. 97,767)
€699 (NRs. 85,531)
Huawei Mate 10 Porsche Design Specifications
Just like last year, Huawei also launched the Porsche Edition of its Mate 10 smartphone. Although most of its specifications are similar with the other two, it has a more premium build with an exclusive Diamond Black Glass on the back with Porsche accents. This device has 6 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. So, this device is solely meant for those who look for luxury in their handheld gadgets or more particularly smartphones.
What’s new on the Huawei Mate 10 series?
Artificial Intelligence
Well, even before the launch of the Mate 10 series, Huawei had already boasted about the series’ AI capabilities. And now that it’s out, I have to say, the computing world is already shifting from a mobile-first experience to AI first experience. The NPU on the devices’ chipset is adjusting the camera lens according to the object that is focused. Just like the Google Pixel 2, the Mate 10’s front-facing camera can also take selfies with blurred backgrounds.
Huawei Mate 10’s Desktop Mode
Another feature showcased about the Mate 10 series is how the device can be used as a desktop just by connecting a cable, rather than Samsung’s traditional dock system called Dex. This device can provide you more or less 3 hours of desktop experience all while using different applications.
Water Resistance
The Huawei Mate 10 Pro and Mate 10 Porsche Design now come with IP67 certification, i.e. the devices are now water and dust resistant for up to 1 meter and 30 minutes. It is really a bummer that the Mate 10 isn’t resistant against water and dust, but it does have an option to expand its storage up to 256 GB.
The new Huawei Mate 10 series are one of the first smartphones to run on the latest and greatest from Google – Android v8.0 Oreo. There is a new and improved EMUI 8.0 on top of the software.
Huawei Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro and Mate 10 Porsche Design Pricing
Huawei has priced the Mate 10 at €699 and the Mate 10 Pro at €799. The premium Mate 10 Porsche Design while comes with a staggering price of €1,395.
Call Mobility, the authorized importer of Huawei mobiles in Nepal, has only launched Mate 10 Pro (6GB/128GB) in Nepal for Rs. 1,03,990.
ISPs are a huge part of our lives. They bless us with internet that unlocks us to a whole world of information, for a price of course.
With a handful of internet providers to pick from, one can easily choose whichever package suits them the best. So, which ISP do you prefer? Which is the best ISP in Nepal in your view? Do let us know by voting in our poll below.
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