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Vivo V7+ unveiled; a selfie monster with near bezel-less display

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September 8, 2017

Vivo V7+ unveiled; a selfie monster with near bezel-less display

Amid the talks of Vivo launching here in Nepal, the Chinese company announced a new smartphone that comes with a whopping 24-megapixel selfie camera as its USP. But that’s not all Vivo is offering with the all new V7+. The device has a near bezel-less FullView display with 18:9 aspect ratio and comes equipped with ultra HD mode technology on the inside.

Firstly, let’s talk about what Vivo is known mostly for – cameras. The Vivo V7+ is engraved with a 16-megapixel rear-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture. It is accompanied by an LED flash and features Ultra HD mode. This mode can take four images and stitch them together to form a 64-megapixel picture. At the front is a 24-megapixel secondary camera with LED flash which Vivo calls Moonlight Glow. The front-facing shooter also has Face Beauty 7.0 feature and packs in a Portrait Mode to blur an object’s background.

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The Vivo V7+ sports a 5.99-inch FullView display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. This resolution could be a let off to interested consumers considering its price tag of 21,990 INR (roughly Rs. 35,184). The device is equipped with dual SIM slot and a different microSD card slot which helps in expanding the 64 GB of internal memory on the smartphone.

For performance, the Vivo V7+ packs an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor which, again, could have been better. This processor is coupled with 4 GB of RAM and Adreno 506 GPU. It runs on Android 7.1 Nougat right out of the box with Funtouch OS 3.2 on top as a skin.

The Vivo V7+ comes installed with a fingerprint scanner on the back. Talking about its battery, the device is backed by a non-removable 3,225 mAh Li-ion battery. The Vivo V7+ is currently an Amazon India exclusive with its first sale on September 15.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Vivo V7+:

5.99-inch, HD IPS LCD display
Android v7.1 Nougat with Funtouch OS 3.2
1.8 GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor
4 GB RAM
64 GB Internal Memory
Rear-facing cameras: 16 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture
Front-facing camera: 24 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture
3,225 mAh battery with Dash Charge support
Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor

Itel & TECNO Mobile Brands enters Nepali market, Replacement facility within 100 days

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September 7, 2017

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Itel & TECNO Mobile Brands enters Nepali market, Replacement facility within 100 days

With above two dozens of smartphone brands in Nepal, smartphone market seems quite concentrated (or rather complicated). Yet foreign smartphone brands and mobile distributors in Nepal are seeing the smartphone market potential in Nepal more than ever. And the same force has brought three new brands in Nepal. The new brands to step their foot on Nepal are Oraimo, Itel and TECNO Mobile. Itel and TECNO Mobile are smartphone brands whereas Oraimo is the brand for mobile accessories. All these brands are the products of Transsion Holdings Company with Mahalaxmi Mobile serving as an authorized distributor to make this arrival possible in Nepal.

Though a number of smartphone brands are prevailing in Nepali smartphone market, the services they provide are not so good to speak off. Customers are often disheartened by the limited number of service centers and their unsatisfactory services. And this new smartphone brands seem to catch the weakness in the trend and promises to offer some luring warranties and services. Speaking of the warranties, the company vows to provide 13 months warranty on TECNO mobiles and 12 months warranty on Itel mobiles. On the other side, there is a replacement facility if the phone gets dysfunctional and cannot be repaired technically within 100 days of the purchase.

On the launch ceremony, four smartphones were made public under the TECNO Mobile brand which is priced in the range of Rs.7, 500 to Rs.25, 000. Similarly, under the Itel mobile brand, five feature phones and two smartphones were unveiled whose price varies from Rs.800 to Rs.6, 000. Though many devices are released so far under the brand name of Itel and TECNO, only a limited number of phones were launched in the event. Addressing the matter, Mahalaxmi mobiles assured to launch in an additional number of smartphones in Nepal if the market seems favorable. They also mentioned that the customers should not have to wait for Oraimo accessories as all the products will be soon available in Nepal.

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Huawei is the second largest smartphone company in the world!

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September 7, 2017

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Huawei is the second largest smartphone company in the world!

Huawei, the Chinese manufacturer with a huge ambition, has finally over passed its arch rivals. The company’s sales surpassed Apple‘s shipment numbers for June and July. Reports also claim that a hat-trick could be on its way for Huawei following strong August sales.

This is a significant milestone for Huawei. The global scale Huawei has been able to achieve can be attributed to its consistent investment in R&D and manufacturing, coupled with aggressive marketing and sales channel expansion

Although their lead might be short lived as Apple prepares to unveil the supposed iPhone 8 on September 12. This does not undermine the rate at which Huawei has been growing.

However, a weak presence in the South Asian, Indian and North American markets limits Huawei’s potential in the near-to mid-term to take a sustainable second place position behind Samsung

This showcases how Chinese smartphone manufacturers are growing. However, the Global Smartphone Model Sales Market Share (a sales figures of individual smartphones) tells a different tale as none of Huawei’s smartphone model has made it into the list. The problem with Huawei is that the company’s portfolio of smartphones aren’t streamlined – the opposite of what Oppo and Xiaomi are currently doing.

Without surprise, three Apple smartphones and four Samsung devices have made into the list while the rest is filled with Chinese smartphones models.

If you are wondering why the iPhone 6 has made into the list, it’s because Apple revamped the device by launching its 32 GB variant.

Samsung Dashain Tihar Offer: Everything you need to know

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September 7, 2017

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Samsung Dashain Tihar Offer: Everything you need to know

Dashain, undoubtedly one of the biggest festivals of Nepal, brings lots of offers from smartphone distributors. It is the time when smartphone vendors make lots of sales. So, keeping that in mind, Samsung has initiated the “Utsav Ko Umanga, Samsung Sanga Pariwar Dangaa” campaign as its promotional offer.

Targeting the festival of Dashain, Tihar, and Chhat, buyers have a chance to win Samsung’s various home appliances.

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The set of gifts include:

40″ Samsung Smart TV
Double door refrigerator
Fully automatic front load washing machine
Microwave oven
Vacuum cleaner

How to participate in Samsung Dashain Tihar Offer

This offer is valid from 1st September to 18th September. If you happen to buy a 4G Samsung smartphone in that time frame, you can participate in this campaign. To participate, all you need to do is type SAMSUNG <space> the 11 characters serial number of your new smartphone, and send it to 37722. You will initially get a confirmation with a recharge of Rs 100 or Rs 1000 and will automatically be enrolled in the grand lucky draw.

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The winners of this campaign will be announced every day starting from 7th September until 26th September. The announcement will again continue from 4th October to 18th October, right after Dashain’s important dates.

The lucky draw will be carried out live on Samsung Nepal’s official Facebook page.

If you are on a tight budget, Samsung is offering Ncell data pack of 1200MB (100MB for 12 weeks) for 3G enabled smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy J1 Next Prime, J2 and J1 Ace. All you need to do is type Ncell in your SMS box and send it to 17100.

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What do you think about Samsung’s “Utsav Ko Umanga, Samsung Sanga Pariwar Dangaa” campaign? Let us know in the comments down below.

OnePlus 5 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage launched in Nepal

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September 7, 2017

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OnePlus 5 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage launched in Nepal

People loved the OnePlus 5, no doubt about that. But the 6GB/64GB variant was the only version available in Nepal which was indeed a put off to some. After a couple of months of wait, Daraz has officially listed the 8GB/128GB variant of the OnePlus 5 on their website, which is up for booking.

OnePlus 5: Everything you need to know

The top end 8 GB RAM variant of the current OnePlus flagship will cost you Rs 69,500. The 64GB variant, which comes with 6GB RAM, is currently listed at Rs 59,499. So, with an addition of Rs. 10,000, you get 64GB more storage, and 2GB of extra RAM. Daraz is throwing in a OnePlus case, a OnePlus V2 headphone and Ncell’s 200mb data per week for 12 weeks with the 8 GB RAM version.

Do keep in mind that OnePlus 5 is the only smartphone in Nepal to have 8 GB RAM on the inside. That surely opens up your bragging rights to another level if that’s your thing.

Except for the RAM and storage, rest of the specs remain the same. You get the same 5.5″ Full HD Optic AMOLED display, Snapdragon 835 SoC, dual camera setup and a 3300mAh battery. The phone currently operates on Android Nougat, with Android Oreo update right around the corner.

So what do you think of this high-end variant of the OnePlus 5? Is this upgrade worth the Rs. 10,000 price hike? Do you think this device can keep up with the likes of Samsung Galaxy Note 8 or the upcoming iPhone 8? Let us know in the comments down below.

OnePlus 5 in a nutshell:

5.5-inch, full HD Optic AMOLED display
Android v7.1.1 Nougat with Oxygen OS
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor
6/8 GB of RAM
64/128 GB Internal Storage
Rear-facing cameras: 16 MP sensor with f/1.7 aperture and EIS + 20 MP sensor with f/2.6 aperture
Front-facing camera: 16 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture
3,300 mAh battery with Dash Charge support
Front-mounted fingerprint sensor
Color(s) available: Midnight Black, Slate Gray
Latest Price (6GB/64GB): Rs. 52,500 [Last Updated on July 25, 2019]
Latest Price (8GB/128GB): Rs. 58,500 [Last Updated on July 25, 2019]

The Voyager Smart Wallet: Never lose your wallet or phone again

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September 6, 2017

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The Voyager Smart Wallet: Never lose your wallet or phone again

How often have you lost or left behind your wallet at restaurants, halls, classrooms, parks or anywhere else? This has happened a lot to me and a few of my friends. It is such a havoc, losing one’s wallet. It is never just about the money, identification cards, and debit-credit cards. More often than not it is just the hassle that follows which bothers us. There is always a long queue waiting for us at the banks to cancel the credit/debit cards and a longer governmental procedure waiting for us at governmental offices to reapply for the ID cards.

Cuir Ally, a luxury leather goods brand, has launched their flagship product: the Voyager. The wallet does not only have a sleek and classy leather design but also comes with other promising, innovative features making it a smart choice for customers. The wallet is not only made up of fine-grain premium leather but also boasts of smart connected technology which allows buyers to keep track of their wallet via their phones and vice versa.

The wallet elegantly integrates a pen saving you the embarrassment of having to ask for one and also a handy booklet to go with it. Besides that, it contains space for your passport, your boarding passes, credit cards, SIM card, visiting cards among others. All of these card slots have intuitive thumb friendly card slot design, which also saves time by preventing fidgeting for the cards. The wallet contains an embedded smart chip, which uses Bluetooth to connect to your phone. To integrate the wallet to your phone, you simply need to download the Chipolo app which is available on both Android and iOS platforms. All in all, the Voyager has a unique patent protected design that helps you carry more with a lot less effort and also maintains a slim profile.

“The Voyager has a unique patent protected design that helps you carry more with a lot less effort and also maintains a slim profile.”

The Voyager Smart Wallet comes with the following smart technologies:

Distance Alarm: As soon as your wallet gets separated from you, you get a notification on your smartphone.
Wallet Locator: To find your wallet’s location, you can simply ring it from your smartphone. Moreover, you can also see where you last left it by logging in to your Chipolo account using Facebook or Google logins.
Phone Locator: To find your smartphone, you can simply ring it by double tapping the wallet. Worried that your phone is on silent mode? Don’t! The phone will start ringing even if it’s on silent mode.
Take a Selfie: To do this, open the Chipolo app on your smartphone, choose the selfie option & just double press on the bottom right portion of the wallet to turn it to your very own selfie remote.

Since it’s an Indiegogo crowd funding campaign, the company is seeking support to reach hit 100% of its funding goal. You can back the project by logging into Indiegogo website and donate any amount to raise the funds.

Discounts galore on Lalitpur Mobile Expo 2074 as it enters day 5

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September 5, 2017

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Organizing two mobile expos is an annual custom of Lalitpur Mobile Complex. So, following that same trend, the complex is currently organizing the 2074 edition of Lalitpur Mobile Expo. The expo that started on 1st September will run until 11th September.

Lalitpur Mobile Expo, inaugurated by Parliamentarian Madan Bahadur Amatya, is attracting a lot of buyers due to the discounts and offers smartphone brands are offering. The first day of the Expo saw 10,000 people joining in. While yesterday and day before yesterday were a quiet day for the market, Lalitpur Mobile Hub’s officials expect the buyer number to increase starting today.

The previous version of Lalitpur Mobile Expo saw different schemes and prizes along with some discounts on most of the smartphones and their accessories. But this time around, mobile phone companies are apparently focusing more on discounts rather than gifts. Taking about discounts, over 30 mobile brands are offering 5% to a whopping 70% price deduction on feature phones, smartphones, and different accessories.

The ongoing Lalitpur Mobile Expo 2074 is targeted towards Dashain festival and Lalitpur Mobile Complex’s 4th year anniversary. It features smartphones from international brands such as Apple, Samsung, Huawei, Gionee, HTC, Microsoft, Lava, etc. The Expo will also see an exclusive launch of some new smartphone brands. Lalitpur Mobile Complex is currently offering smartphones with a price tag ranging from Rs. 900 to Rs. 125,000. While this expo is set to end on 11th September, the Complex is looking forward to a different promotional offer in regards to the upcoming Dashain and Tihar festivals.

While this expo is set to end on 11th September, the Complex is looking forward to another promotional offer in regards to the upcoming Dashain and Tihar festivals.

Xiaomi Mi A1 with Dual Cameras, Snapdragon 625 Processor Launched

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September 5, 2017

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Xiaomi Mi A1 with Dual Cameras, Snapdragon 625 Processor Launched

Xiaomi in collaboration with Google has announced the global variant of the Mi 5x — the Xiaomi Mi-A1. Unlike the typical Xiaomi phones, this one ship with a stock (pure) version of Android.

The Mi-A1 is also the first Android One smartphone from Xiaomi and they have priced it competitively at INR. 15,000 (NRs. 24,000). It is available in India and will soon launch in Asia Pacific (including Nepal), Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and Americas.

Specs wise, the Xiaomi Mi-A1 sports a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a 14nm Snapdragon 625 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB of expandable storage, and a 3080mAh battery. There’s a dual camera on the back which is probably the prominent feature of the device. The first 12MP camera is a wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, while the second 12MP camera is a 50mm telephoto lens With portrait mode, background blur, 2x optical zoom. Xiaomi has been teasing the Mi-A1 dual cameras to be of flagship grade, so we expect it to be the best at its price bracket.

The fingerprint scanner on the Mi-A1 is located on the back and there’s a smart amplifier to enrich your audio experience. The metal body has rounded edges for better look and feel. It also houses a dual graphite sheet that the company claims will decrease thermal heat by 2-degrees.

AndroidOne is no longer just about the entry level, but will span a much broader set of devices and price points!

The Xiaomi Mi-A1 will also be getting the Android 8.0 Oreo before the end of 2017. The company also confirmed that it will be one of the first phones to get Android 9.0, which really means a lot to buyers looking for regular updates.

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Specs Overview of Xiaomi Mi-A1:

5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) 2.5D curved glass LTPS display, Gorilla Glass protection
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) & Android 9.0
2GHz 64bit Octa-Core 14nm processor with Adreno 506 GPU
4GB RAM, 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
Hybrid Dual SIM (micro + nano/microSD)
12MP primary camera with wide-angle lens, f/2.2 aperture
12MP secondary camera with telephoto lens, f/2.6 aperture, PDAF
5MP front-facing camera
Fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor
4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C
3080mAh battery
Color Options: Black, Gold and Rose Gold
Expect Xiaomi Mi-A1 Price in Nepal: Rs. 30,000-Rs.33,000

Huawei Mate 10 with Kirin 970 CPU, Dual Camera Launching on October 16

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September 4, 2017

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Huawei Mate 10 with Kirin 970 CPU, Dual Camera Launching on October 16

Huawei has officially confirmed the launch of Mate 10 on its twitter account. The 6-inch beast is going to be revealed on October 16 in Munich. The company has also confirmed that the phone will be powered by its in-house Kirin 970 processor.

The Huawei Mate 10 will also join the digital trend by offering nearly bezel-less display. Huawei might also include 18:9 aspect ratio. Huawei also confirmed the phone to have an upgraded Leica co-engineered dual camera setup. The first sensor will be a color and the second one to be a monochrome. With Kirin 970’s new dual ISP tech, the camera can capture promises better images during low light.

Richard Yu, the chief of Huawei’s consumer division also promises the Mate 10 to have excellent battery life with fast charging support. Along with Mate 10, Huawei might also launch the slightly high-end Mate 10 version. The Mate 10 is expected to cost US$799 (Rs. 80,000) and the Mate 10 pro around $899 (Rs.90,000).

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Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2018 edition launched in Nepal

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September 4, 2017

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Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2018 edition launched in Nepal

At a time when personal computers and smartphones are getting vulnerable as ever, there is a need for a proper protection against all these viruses. Yes, the internet has brought in an unlimited access to the outside world, but that sure brings along chances of malware, viruses, frauds, and malware.

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So, keeping that in mind, Sagar Technolink, the official marketing partner of Kaspersky products in Nepal, launched the 2018 edition of Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Kaspersky Total Security and Kaspersky Internet Security yesterday.

Sagar Technolink is offering up to 50% off on all of the new products as its launching offer till 5th October 2017.

Kaspersky 2018 Price in Nepal

Kaspersky Anti-Virus

Essential Protection for Windows PC and everything you store on it

1 Device: Rs. 1,000 Rs. 500

3 Device: Rs. 1,750 Rs. 875

Kaspersky Internet Security

Premium Protection for Windows PC, Mac and Mobile

1 Device: Rs. 1,750 Rs. 875

3 Device: Rs. 3,400Rs. 1,700

Kaspersky Total Security

Total Protection for your family on PC, Mac, Android, iPhone and iPad

1 Device: Rs. 3,500 Rs. 1,750

3 Device: Rs. 5,000 Rs. 2,500

Why Kaspersky?

According to Elena Kharchenko, Head of Consumer Product Management at Kaspersky Lab, “Our devices are affecting the way we and our families live our lives. They give us the power to connect, learn, communicate and complete essential transactions wherever we are. They enable our lives, and it’s, therefore, no surprise that in the new era of household 2.0 there are more devices than people and pets per home.”

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“But as we know from our research, our constant connectivity brings with it natural concerns for online safety – from fears about falling victim to scams to worries about what our children are seeing online. These are concerns that we have addressed with the latest versions of Kaspersky Internet Security and Kaspersky Total Security. These are security solutions offer people a smarter way to care for their family’s digital world without interfering with their online experience,” she added.

Kaspersky 2018 Availability

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All three variants, i.e. Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Kaspersky Internet Security and Kaspersky Total Security are available at selected stores all over Nepal. And this time, Sagar Technolink has also linked up with different online stores and platforms such as www.daraz.com, www.baleyo.com, www.muncha.com, www.esewa.com.np, and www.khalti.com to sell their products online for customers’ ease.

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