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Panasonic Eluga A3 and A3 Pro launched with Arbo Virtual Assistant

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August 11, 2017

Panasonic Eluga A3 and A3 Pro launched with Arbo Virtual Assistant

Panasonic has launched a pair of new phones – the Panasonic Eluga A3 and A3 Pro. This adds two new phones to the Japanese manufacturer’s A-series lineup. Both of these phones feature the new Arbo Virtual Assistant as well.

Both the smartphones feature a 5.2-inch HD screen with Asahi Dragon Trail Glass protection. The A3 runs on a 1.25 GHz Quad-core MediaTek 6737 SoC with 3GB of RAM and 16GB storage. The A3 Pro, on the other hand, runs on a 1.3 GHz Quad-core 6753 SoC paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. There is a single 13MP rear camera with PDFA & flash and on the front is an 8MP sensor for selfies.

At the launch event, Pankaj Rana, the business head of mobility division of Panasonic India commented “Further to the positive response of Eluga Ray series, we are happy to introduce two more powerful smartphones in the Eluga portfolio – Eluga A3 and A3 Pro. With the new improved features and enhanced quality, the user will be able to do so much more. The Smartphones come in 3 stunning colors – Mocha Gold, Gold and Grey which define and complement consumer’s style quotient. Also, our AI Assistant – Arbo will track and understand all your activities and help you make a schedule so that you don’t miss out on anything from your daily routine.”

Software wise the phone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box. Keeping the lights on is a huge 4000mAh battery. Pair that with a low-resolution screen, it will be enough for even the heavier users.

We believe our in-house developed artificial intelligence (AI)-based virtual assistant Arbo will be a differentiator

Highlights of Panasonic Eluga A3:

5.2-inch HD LCD display
A3: 1.25 GHz Quad-core MediaTek 6737 SoC 3GB of RAM and 16GB storage
A3 Pro: 1.3 GHz Quad-core 6753 SoC paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage
Expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
12MP rear camera with LED flash
8MP front-facing camera
Fingerprint sensor on the front
Dual SIM with 4G support
Dimensions: 148.7×72.4×9.1mm; Weight: 161g
4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
4000mAh battery

Both the phones feature dual SIM with 4G support. Their dimensions measured at 148.7×72.4×9.1 mm and weights at 162g. The available colors are Mocha Gold, Gold and Grey. The Panasonic Eluga A3 is available for INR 11,290 (Rs 18,064) and A3 Pro for INR 12,790 (Rs 20,464) all over India.

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Lenovo K8 Note with a Deca-Core Helio X23 launched

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Lenovo K8 Note with a Deca-Core Helio X23 launched

Lenovo just launched the Lenovo K8 Note in India. The deca-core Helio X23 SoC inside it makes K8 Note the first phone to sport this processor.

The phone shares the same 5.5-inch 1080p screen with the K5 Note and K6 Note. Although the new Deca-Core processor is a game changer. Paired with 3/4GB of RAM and 32/64GB of expandable storage, the Lenovo has definitely brought choices to encircle a large number of customers. The display is capable of 450 nits of brightness and features a 2.5D curved glass screen.

Camera-wise, the phone embraces a dual-camera setup on the back. The 13MP PureCel®Plus sensor on the rear panel is accompanied by a secondary camera of 5MP and dual-tone flash. The twin, when in action, sprinkles Bokeh effect on the images with the 13MP primary bringing in high-end imaging capabilities and the 5MP secondary sensor garnering the depth information. On the front, there is a 13MP front facing camera with f/2.0 aperture, a wide-angle lens and LED flash.

On the software side, the Lenovo K8 Note runs on stock Android 7.1.1 Nougat along with Lenovo’s Theatermax tech and Dolby Atmos. The fingerprint sensor lies on the back of the phone. There is also a 4000mAh battery with support for Turbo Charging charging at a rate of 15W.

The phone supports dual SIM along with 4G. There is also a pretty decent 802.11 ac wifi and Bluetooth 4.2 on board. It also has a dedicated music key to control the music app.

Lenovo K8 Note specifications

Dimensions: 154.5 x 75.9 x 8.5 mm; Weight: 180g
5.5-inch Full HD 2.5D Curved glass display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
Deca-Core MediaTek Helio X23 processor
Mali T880 MP4 GPU
3GB RAM with 32GB storage / 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Dual SIM
13MP rear camera with PureCel®Plus OV13855 sensor + Secondary 5MP camera with S5K5E2 sensor, dual-tone LED Flash
13MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture, wide-angle lens, LED flash
Fingerprint sensor (unlocks in 0.3s)
Splash Resistant
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, Dolby Atmos
4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, USB OTG
4000mAh built-in battery with Turbo Charging

The Lenovo K8 Note comes in Fine Gold and Venom Black color options. Pricing starts at INR 12,999 (Rs 21,000) and the higher spec version will set you back INR 13,999 (Rs 22,400). The phones will be available exclusively on Amazon from August 18. There are also a few offers that include internet data, Kindle e-books, and discounts on headphones.

Also read: Lenovo Smartphones Price in Nepal

So what do you think about this new Lenovo K8 Note? If it comes to Nepal with proper pricing, will it be a good buy? Let us know in the comment section.

SHARP Aquos S2 with bezel-less display, 6GB RAM, Dual Rear Cameras Launched

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SHARP Aquos S2 with bezel-less display, 6GB RAM, Dual Rear Cameras Launched

Sharp Aquos S2 is the Japanese manufacturer’s fourth attempt at the bezel-less trend. They are also one of the first manufacturers to introduce the bezel-less trend. Although rightfully hyped by latest flagships from Samsung and LG, the Aquos 2 is a newer approach to the bezel-less world.

The front houses a 5.5-inch display with 135% sRGB coverage. The screen is a Full HD+ (1080*2040) LCD panel capable of 550 nits of brightness. And the Free Form Display (FFD) introduces a small hole on top of the phone for the front camera and a traditional receiver.

The phone is powered by either a Snapdragon 630 or a 660 SoCs, which is a mid-range processor. RAM options include 4/6 GB where as storage includes 64/128 GB versions which are expandable via microSD of up to 256GB.

There is a dual camera setup with one 12MP sensor and another 8MP sensor. Both come equipped with 1.4 µm pixels and a f/1.75 aperture lens. The cameras are capable of bokeh effects of up to level 7. The secondary camera also helps in capturing the depths and blurring the backgrounds. The front houses a 1.4 µm pixel 8MP camera with f/2.0 aperture.

The fingerprint sensor is placed below the display. It’s also the world’s narrowest fingerprint identifier sizing at just 3.6mm. There is also a sizable 3030mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0. On the software side, the device runs on Android 7.1 Nougat with Smile UX on top and RoboS assistant.

The phone does look a lot like the essential phone, thanks to the Free Form Display formation. It sports a metal frame and a 3D glass body. The Sharp Aquos S2 is only available in China as of now. It is priced at $370 for the lower spec one and $520 for the higher spec version. It’s highly unlikely the Aquos S2 will ever arrive in the Nepali market.

Highlights of SHARP AQUOS S2:

5.5-inch Full HD+ LCD display with 2.5D curved glass and Gorilla Glass protection
Variant 1: Octa Core Snapdragon 630 / 4GB RAM/ 64GB ROM
Variant 2: Octa Core Snapdragon 660 SoC / 6GB RAM/ 128GB ROM
Expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano/microSD)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
12+8MP rear camera with f/1.75 aperture, 1.4um pixel size, dual-tone LED Flash, PDAF
8MP front-facing camera, 1.4um pixel size, f/2.0 aperture
Fingerprint sensor
Dimensions: 141.8 x 72.04 x 7.9mm; Weight: 140g
4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, USB Type-C
3020mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0

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Colors P55 Selfie with Selfie Flash Launched in Nepal

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Colors P55 Selfie with Selfie Flash Launched in Nepal

Colors Mobile has added a new affordable smartphone, the Pride P55 Selfie, in its product lineup. Priced at Rs. 7,595, the P55 Selfie is now available for purchase from Colors authorized retail outlets.

Specifications of Colors P55 Selfie:

As the name suggests, the P55 Selfie is a selfie-focused phone. Although the resolution of the front camera is just 2MP, the company has included a highly sensitive sensor with 2P lens for better quality selfies. It also comes with flash and features like panorama shot and face beauty are also included.

The back houses a 5MP rear camera with 3P Lens and LED flash. Upfront, there’s 5-inch FWVGA (854×480 pixels) with 2.5D curved glass and dragontrail Asahi glass. It is powered by a 1.3Ghz Quad-core processor (MT6580) and 1GB RAM. The 8GB onboard storage can be expanded via a dedicated microSD card slot for upto 32GB.

The Colors P55 Selfie is backed by a 2200mAh battery and stock-like Android Marshmallow 6.0 runs the show here. Connectivity option includes Dual SIM slot (3G + 2G), WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS. Talking during the launch event, Mr. Sanjay Agrawal, CEO of Colors Mobile said,

“It is the current trend in mobile business that a handset inevitably requires to offer quality inbuilt camera. The fascination of selfie is another aspect that the current generation is inclining towards. Colors Mobile studies the current trend and requirement of mobile customers and henceforth has introduced P55 Selfie that has been specially tailored for this specific purpose i.e. taking photographs. This will be special phones that will discard the perception of the customer that the entry level smart phone does not offer quality cameras.

Price & Color Options of Pride P55 Selfie

The retail price of Colors Pride P55 Selfie is Rs. 7,595. The company is also offering free tempered glass and back cover. It is available in 3 colors: Gold/Black, Matte Black, Silver/Black.

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Coolpad Nepal launches low-budget 4G smartphone

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Coolpad Nepal launches low-budget 4G smartphone

Coolpad is slowly starting to make its name in the Nepali smartphone market. The Chinese company’s Cool 1 is one of the best smartphones under Rs. 30,000. Jaima Intercontinental, the sole authorized distributor of Coolpad in Nepal, previously had four product line-ups – Cool1, Mega 3, Mega 2.5D and Note 3S.

Don’t Miss: Coolpad Mobiles Price in Nepal

Jaima Intercontinental has now added a new member to this list as the company looks to broaden its horizon in the low-end price range. The NX1, a smartphone of the NX-series is a budget-friendly smartphone which will set you back just Rs. 10,226. This price tag offers 4G connectivity which, of course, is the USP of the device.

Specs of Coolpad NX1:

The Coolpad NX1 sports a 5.0-inch display which has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. It is powered by Quad-core MediaTek MT6735P processor with a clock speed of 1.0 GHz. This SoC and processor are paired with Mali-T720MP2 GPU and 1 GB of RAM. Sadly, even though the NX1 is a smartphone from 2017, it still runs on Android v5.0 Lollipop. I still don’t get why manufacturers are sticking with an Operating System from the stone age!

The Coolpad NX1 houses an 8-megapixel rear camera sensor with f/2.4 aperture and dual-LED flash. It is capable of taking HD videos as well. The front-facing camera measures 2-megapixel and also comes with f/2.4 aperture. Users do have an option to expand 8 GB of internal memory to 64 GB via a microSD card. Connectivity wise, the Coolpad NX1, as I mentioned before supports 4G. It has Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS and FM Radio. Coolpad has included Accelerometer and Proximity sensors on the device.

All of this is backed by a 2,000 mAh Li-Po battery which the company claims can last for up to 8 hours. The Coolpad NX1 is available in two colors: Black and White.

What do you think of the Coolpad NX1? Do you think it is the next budget-king? Let us know in the comments below!

Here’s everything you need to know about the Coolpad NX1:

5-inch, HD display
Android v5.0 Lollipop
Quad-core MediaTek MT6735P processor
Mali-T720MP2 GPU
1 GB RAM
8 GB ROM (Expandable up to 64 GB)
8 MP Rear-facing camera with f/2.6 aperture
2 MP Front-facing camera with f/2.4 aperture
2,000 mAh battery
FM Radio

Coolpad NX1 Price in Nepal: Rs. 10,226

Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro Launched in Nepal

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Samsung Mobiles Nepal has launched its most awaited mid-range phone of 2017, the Galaxy J7 Pro, in Nepal for Rs. 32,900. You may head to Samsung’s authorized retail outlets to avail the smartphone.

Latest Price: Rs. 25,900 [Last updated on: December 6, 2018]

Specs of Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro:

The Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro has a 5.5-inch FullHD AMOLED display with a pixel density of 401ppi. It is powered by a 14nm Exynos 7870 octacore processor aided by 3GB RAM and 64GB storage. You can expand the storage via a dedicated microSD card for upto 128GB. The Mali-T830MP2 GPU remains the same as last year’s J7 2016.

In terms of photography, the J7 Pro has 13MP cameras on the front and back. The back camera has a F/1.7 aperture lens which should provide better low-light photography. The front has a F/1.9 aperture and LED flash. Backing up the device is a beefy 3600mAh battery, however, it lacks fast charging.

Also Read: Samsung Mobile Price in Nepal

The Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro runs on Android 7.1 Nougat with Samsung’s latest experience UI. Samsung has also included features like a social camera, Samsung Pay, and Augmented Reality (AR). Connectivity option includes dual nano SIM slot with 4G Cat 6, dual band Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1, and GPS. Samsung has also incorporated all the necessary sensors like fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass. Design wise, the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro has a sleek looking metal body.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro Price in Nepal

Samsung has priced the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro in Nepal at Rs. 32,900 for the 3GB RAM/64GB ROM variant. It is available in Gold and Black Color options.

Latest Price: Rs. 25,900 [Last updated on: December 6, 2018]

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No more cracked screens and broken hearts with Xiaomi

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August 9, 2017

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No more cracked screens and broken hearts with Xiaomi

With smartphones getting smarter and technologically advanced every day, their prices have also been climbing a steep. In a scenario where all of us are more or less consistently hung up on our smartphones, it certainly is heart breaking to lose or damage them. But life rarely goes as we plan it and all of us either end up damaging or at worse case scenarios – losing our smartphones. Not only does that burn a huge hole in our wallets but also makes us feel really sad and disturbed. Only recently, I lost my smartphone. And, I tell you, the blow of it is really, really indescribable. However, I came across the latest post of Xiaomi Nepal and couldn’t help but feel happy with their new plan.

Understanding the present situation, where over 50% of people worldwide have had a crack running across their smartphone screen at least once (in case of Nepal: 65%), Xiaomi Nepal has initiated a new idea: Mi Phone Insurance. According to this, customers will be provided with a very special insurance offer on every purchase of Xiaomi smartphones. This ensures our devices with theft protection, physical damage, accidental damage and also provides extended service warranty. That was something you would have loved to hear before you’d lost or broken your phone, wasn’t it?

Two criteria for insurance claim have been stated by the company:

Accidental damage
Stolen device (police report is a must)

One can claim up to 85% within the six months time period after sales and 50% after six months. This policy will be made effective from 8th August 2017 and will be applicable for the products bought after that date.

Previously, this breakage insurance policy was only made available for high-end smartphones like Samsung Galaxy S8 and Huawei P10 Plus. This initiative taken by Vatsal Impex, the authorized distributor of Xiaomi products in Nepal, to introduce insurance policy for budget smartphones is indeed a commendable deed. Vatsal Impex was previously criticized for pricing the products at a much higher rate than in the Indian and Chinese market. But, introducing this sort of value added service under their wings provides them with a better platform to reach out to more and more customers for a reasonable price. Undoubtedly, this step taken by Vatsal Impex will prove to be a smart and strong marketing strategy to promote sales of the attractive, wide range of products from Xiaomi: Redmi 3s, Mi 5, Mi 6, Mi Max, Redmi 4X and much more.

For now, the only thing we can hope for is that other distributors and flagship holders will follow suit and come up with more interesting and innovative ideas to encourage people to invest in their products.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mobiles Price in Nepal

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Launched in Nepal

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Vatsal Impex Pvt. Ltd., the official distributor of Xiaomi mobiles in Nepal, has launched the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 in Nepal for Rs. 35,000. Xiaomi has kept the price consistent as its predecessor Mi Max was also launched at the same price. The Mi Max 2 doesn’t offer significant improvements over its predecessor but there have been some nifty upgrades.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Specs:

The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 comes in a single variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. Storage can be expanded up to 256GB using the SIM 1 slot. On the camera department, the megapixel count has gone down from 16MP to 12MP. However, the company claims that the 12MP offers a significant upgrade. The improved 12-megapixel rear camera has a Sony IMX386 sensor with 1.25μm pixel size, PDAF and dual-tone LED flash. It’s the same sensor used on the Xiaomi Mi6 and Huawei GR5 2017. Up front, it has 5MP Camera with f/2.0 aperture.

The Mi Max 2 now comes with stereo speakers making the multimedia experience on the phablet much richer. It also sports USB C connector for charging and data syncing. Fingerprint sensor lies on the back, which is a rather hard place to reach on such a huge device.

The 6.44-inch phablet comes with a larger 5,300mAh battery which is an upgrade from 4,850mAh of Mi Max. A bigger battery along with an energy efficient Snapdragon 625 chipset will certainly improve the battery life. And as an icing on the cake, it also comes with Quick Charge 3.0 which will charge the device up to 60% within an hour.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 in a Nutshell:

6.44-inch Full HD IPS 2.5D curved glass display
2GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 625 SoC with Adreno 506 GPU
4GB RAM with 64GB; expandable memory with microSD
MIUI 8 based on Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Hybrid Dual SIM (micro+nano/microSD)
12MP rear camera with dual-tone LED Flash, PDAF, f/2.2 aperture, Sony IMX386 sensor, 1.25μm pixel size
5MP front-facing camera with 85-degree wide-angle lens, f/2.0 aperture
3.5mm audio jack, stereo speakers
Fingerprint sensor, infrared sensor
Dimensions: 174.1×88.7×7.6mm
Weight: 211gms
4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, USB Type-C
5300mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 (68% charge in just 1 hour)
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Price in Nepal: Rs. 34,999

Where to Buy Xiaomi Mi Max 2 in Nepal

You can buy the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 in Nepal from Mi showrooms located at Labim Mall and Pako New Road, Mi Nepal official website and authorized retail stores all over Nepal. Xiaomi is also offering two years warranty on the Mi Max 2.

Leader 8: Samsung’s new flip phone Launched

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Leader 8: Samsung’s new flip phone Launched

Samsung is all set to make us nostalgic with its new release! The new SM-G9298 (known as Leader 8) released by Samsung is a high-end flip phone with a sleek classy design and is all set to become the blast from the past.

While the Samsung Galaxy S8 has been stealing headlines all across the globe, this sleek new design has also become a show stealer in many ways. This phone boasts of a 4.2 inch Full HD Super AMOLED display on both the inside and outside of the device. It is powered by Qualcomm’s relatively new Snapdragon 821 processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage. Besides that, it also has a 12 Mega Pixel f/1.7 rear camera and a 5 Mega Pixel front camera- both of which keep the legacy of all Samsung cameras intact.

The Samsung Leader 8 supports wireless charging for its 2,300mAh battery. The airplane-grade aluminum alloy built smartphone lies on the heavier side of the scale at 235 grams and a thickness of 15.9 mm. The smartphone also comes with a built-in T9 keyboard. The physical buttons have been situated the way they were placed before on SM-G1650. Though the Home, Back, and Recent buttons now surround the control pad while the dedicated buttons for camera and email functionality have vanished altogether. It runs on Android and comes with modern features like Samsung Pay, S Voice, and all the usual Android Nougat trimmings, Always-on display, a multi-function configurable hotkey, Secure Folder, and a rear mounted fingerprint scanner.

No matter how complex and dull the name sounds, it is no match for the specifications and key features that it has. It is not a matter of surprise that Samsung came up with yet another historic idea with this phone as Samsung has been showing its love and support for the smartphone evolution. Undoubtedly, flip phones occupy a huge part of this evolution. Earlier, it had launched the Galaxy Folder in 2015, the Galaxy Folder 2 in 2016, and then the Samsung W2017 last November. Each of these models was sold in limited editions. The case with this phone is also the same as the handset has only been announced for China Mobile in China.

Apple has now sold over 1.2 billion iPhones

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Apple has now sold over 1.2 billion iPhones

Apple just posted its sales record for the third quarter of 2017, beating Wall Street’s expectation. The company’s stocks reached a record high of $159.10 thanks to iPhone sales.

Not just the iPhones but even iPad has seen a growth in sales after three years of decline. The increase in sales is also due to the sheer fact that there are a lot cheaper iPad available now. The total iPad sales in numbers were 11.42 million units this quarter.

Apple sold around 41.1 million units of iPhone in the same quarter – a 1.6% rise against 40.4 million units compared to a year earlier.

Even Apple Watch’s sales went up by 50% this quarter. Disappointingly, the new touch bar enabled MacBook didn’t improve much regarding sales.

Apple also boasts that the Californian company has sold a whopping 1.2 billion iPhones till date. It did take them ten years to achieve the feat, but it’s a tremendous achievement. However, we are yet to see what Apple has in stores for the iPhone’s ten year anniversary.

Highlights of Panasonic Eluga A3:

Lenovo K8 Note specifications

Highlights of SHARP AQUOS S2:

Specifications of Colors P55 Selfie:

Specs of Coolpad NX1:

Here’s everything you need to know about the Coolpad NX1:

Coolpad NX1 Price in Nepal: Rs. 10,226

Specs of Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro:

Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro Price in Nepal

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Specs:

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 in a Nutshell:

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Price in Nepal: Rs. 34,999

Where to Buy Xiaomi Mi Max 2 in Nepal