Best entry level smartphone? Moto C and C Plus with Android Nougat revealed

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April 17, 2017

Best entry level smartphone? Moto C and C Plus with Android Nougat revealed

Like most of the Chinese manufacturers, Lenovo’s Moto is well known for its budget-oriented G-series and E-series smartphones. The specifications and quality of the products it delivers are top of the line which is why they have been buyers’ choice for some time now. And continuing this trend of delivering for its users, Moto is set to launch new devices.

Android Authority and with OnLeak leaked the renders and 360 videos of new entry-level Moto smartphones Lenovo is set to release. The Moto C and the Moto C Plus are the first of an entirely new C-series Moto is set to launch.

If the renders are considered, the Moto C and C Plus will both come with a 5-inch display, with the former one having a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels with the latter one having 720 x 1280 pixels.

Talking first of the Moto C, the device will come with two variants: 3G Variant and 4G variant. The 3G variant will be powered by a 32-bit Quad-core MediaTek SoC with the clock speed of 1.3 GHz while the 4G variant will be powered by a 64-bit Quad-core MediaTek processor that is clocked at 1.3 GHz. The Moto C Plus will, meanwhile, use the 1.3 GHz 64-bit MediaTek SoC.

Both the devices will run on Android devices. Regarding storage, the Moto C will be available in 8GB and 16GB version with 1GB of RAM, while the Moto C Plus will pack 16GB of internal memory coupled with 1 or 2GB of RAM, according to the market it is sold in.

Optics-wise, the Moto C will be equipped with a 5-megapixel and the Moto C Plus will come with an 8-megapixel rear facing camera. Both the devices houses 2-megapixel front-facing camera that is accompanied by front-facing LED flash. The Moto C has a 2,350 mAh battery and the Moto C Plus has a large 4,000 mAh battery.

Regarding their pricing, we can expect Lenovo to price the device around or under $100 considering the company’s pricing of the E-series.

Official: Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus To Launch on 19th April in Nepal

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April 17, 2017

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Official: Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus To Launch on 19th April in Nepal

Just a few week back, Samsung released its top of the line smartphone, the Galaxy S8 and the S8 Plus. The devices are a unique sight and pretty refreshing amongst the bunch of bland industrial designed phones. The new Galaxy S8’s are all screen with 84% screen to body ratio giving a bezel-less, full-frontal, edge-to-edge screen.

Now, Samsung Nepal has sent out an invitation for April 19 to a Galaxy S8 event that reads “Inspired by Everest, We are more than happy to invite you to the launch event of Samsung Galaxy S8 | S8+.” The company hasn’t provided any indication as to the Galaxy S8 price in Nepal.

[Update: Samsung S8 and S8 Plus is now available in Nepal for even cheaper rate. The Samsung Galaxy S8 is priced at Rs. 76,900 and the Galaxy S8 Plus is priced at Rs.86,900. Read more about the deals here]

Samsung Galaxy S8 | Specs & Which Variant is Launched in Nepal

Galaxy S8’s look completely different from other bezel-less phones. The edge-to-edge display is something we’ve been witnessing since S6 days, but this tall 18:9 aspect ratio display is truly remarkable. Unlike other bezel-less phones, it has maintained an acceptable amount of chin on the top and bottom instead of a single-sided chin. Despite these phones not having a typical screen size, they are more compact than the rest of the bunch. Due to the small bezels, the 5.8 and 6.2-inch screen has a smaller footprint than the iPhone 7 Plus with a 5.5inch screen.

The S8’s are powered by the latest Exynos 8895 Octa-Core Chipset clocked at 2.3Ghz and for Graphical performance comes with Adreno 540GPU. It has 4GB of RAM despite 2017 seemed like the year of 6 or 8GB. For storage, it has got 64GB Internal memory and comes with a Micro SD card slot which is an utmost necessity. Optics-wise, it comes with the same camera module as the Galaxy S7 but it has been tweaked for better low-light imaging and faster focus.

On the software side of things, we have the new Samsung Assitant Bixby. Instead of capacitive keys, now there are on-screen navigation keys. Eye Scanner from the Note 7 is back as well. The placing of the fingerprint sensor is something people are pissed at. As a tall phone, it is difficult to reach out to the sensor located at the very top of the phone.

Backing up these phones are a 3,000mAh (S8) and 3,500mAh (S8+) battery which seems pretty low given the high tuning of the phone. But we cannot overlook what Samsung has provided for backing the device. It comes with fast charging and wireless fast charging which is really convenient. Even if your batteries run out you can half day, you can juice it up in no time.

Samsung Galaxy S8 price in Nepal

The US pricing of Samsung S8 and S8 Plus is $750 and $850 respectively. In Nepal, the price of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus are Rs. 76,900 and Rs.86,900. You can buy the devices from the nearest retail outlets.

Lenovo A6600 with 1GB RAM Launched in Nepal for Rs. 12,999

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April 16, 2017

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Lenovo A6600 with 1GB RAM Launched in Nepal for Rs. 12,999

In an attempt to strengthen its budget lineup in Nepal, Lifecomm Pvt. Ltd. (authorized distributor of Lenovo mobiles in Nepal) has launched Lenovo A6600 smartphone. The company has priced the device at Rs. 12,999 and will be available in offline stores starting from the end of this week.

The Lenovo A6600 is an entry level phone. It sports a 5-inch HD IPS display and is powered by a quad-core MediaTek processor running at 1Ghz. It has 1GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage. The storage can be expanded via microSD card slot for upto 32GB. Optics wise, it has an 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera. It is currently running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The phone is fueled by a 2300mAh removable battery. Connectivity options include a dual-SIM slot with 4G VOLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS.

Key Specs of Lenovo A6600:

5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display, 72% screen-to-body ratio, 800:1 contrast ratio
1GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735P 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU
1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with Vibe UI
Dual SIM
8MP auto-focus rear camera with LED Flash
2MP front-facing camera
Dimensions: 141 x 71 x 8.8 mm; Weight: 142g
4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
2300mAh battery

Official: Gionee A1 with 4GB RAM, 16MP Front Camera Available in Nepal

Yural Maskey

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April 16, 2017

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Official: Gionee A1 with 4GB RAM, 16MP Front Camera Available in Nepal

Teletalk Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Gionee smartphones in Nepal, has officially made its flagship phone, the Gionee A1, available to the Nepalese customer. The handset was announced at MWC 2 months ago. In Nepal, it was available for pre-order from the offline and online store.

The Gionee A1 is priced at Rs. 29,999 and offers a 5.5-inch 1080P display that has bright and vibrant IPS panel for the price tag. On the performance side, it has 4GB of RAM and a rather dated Helio P10 octacore processor.

Gionee A1 Long Term Review:

Gionee has marketed the phone with a tagline “Super Selfie Super Battery” as it offers 16-megapixel front camera and 4010mAh battery. The phone has not only focused on the megapixel count but also on the sensor size and selfie flashes to ensure enhanced photo quality and clarity. The 16MP sensor comes with the sensor size of 3.06” and an aperture of F/2.0. Speaking of the battery capacity, the Gionee A1 has a big 4010mAh battery. It also comes with fast charging (18 Watts) that the company claims will charge the phone from 0 to 100% in 2 hours. It also features a dual chip charging technology that keeps the battery cool and safe when the phone is being charged.

For the security purpose, the phone has an embedded fingerprint scanner on the home button.

Gionee is also offering “Super Service” for the Gionee A1. This offer includes a 30 days replacement warranty, and a faster service within hours for in warranty and out warranty product.

GIONEE A1 SPECS OVERVIEW:

5.5-inch (1920× 1080 pixels) Full HD IPS 2.5D curved glass display
Gorilla Glass 3 on the front with Oleophobic coating; Full Metal body on the back
1.8 GHz Octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor with Mali T860 GPU
4GB RAM, 64GB Internal memory, expandable memory up to 128GB with micro SD
Android 7.0 (Nougat) with Amigo OS 3.5
Dual Hybrid SIM (4G + 4G)
13MP rear camera with LED flash, PDAF, f/2.0 aperture, 1/3.0+” sensor, 5P lens
16MP front-facing camera, f/2.0 aperture, 1/3.06″ sensor, 5P lens, selfie flash
Fingerprint sensor (embedded on the home button)
3.5mm audio jack, Waves MaxxAudio
Dimensions: 154.5 x 76.5 x 8.5mm; Weight: 182g
4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 /a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS
Gyro Sensor
4010mAh battery with fast charging
Color Option: Black, Gold, and White

Pros	Cons
Elegant Unibody Metal Design	Dated Processor (Helio P10 processor suffers while playing high-end games)
Excellent Front Camera	Rear Camera could have been better (considering the price tag, Companies like Huawei & Coolpad are offering Dual rear camera setup)
Good Battery Life with fast charging

LifeCom set to launch the Lenovo Vibe P1 Turbo and the Lenovo K6 Note in Nepal

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Lenovo is well known in the Nepali market for its laptops. The products the company offer is of great quality. Recently, along with its computers, LifeCom, Lenovo’s authorized distributor in Nepal, has started to concentrate on the smartphone lineups. LifeCom is about to launch the beloved Moto G-series in Nepal. But before that, it is se t to unveil two new devices of the higher-midrange category – the Lenovo Vibe P1 turbo and the Lenovo K6 Note.

Lenovo Vibe P1 Turbo

Just like its name suggests, the Lenovo Vibe P1 Turbo is a powerhouse of a device. It packs a huge 4,900 mAh battery with a support for fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0). On the display front, the Vibe P1 Turbo sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. The display is covered in Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Underneath the hood, the device is powered by an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 processor which is aided by Adreno 405 GPU and 3GB of RAM. The device comes with 32GB of onboard storage with an option to expand it via a microSD card slot. The major downside of the device is that is comes with Android v5.1 Lollipop out of the box.

Camera wise, the Lenovo Vibe P1 Turbo features a 13-megapixel lens with f/2.2 aperture. The selfie camera is of 5-megapixel and has f/2.8 aperture. The device has a front-mounted fingerprint scanner. It supports dual SIM and has a gyro sensor for the perfect virtual reality experience. LifeCom has priced the Lenovo Vibe P1 Turbo at Rs. 28,000.

Lenovo K6 Note

The Lenovo K6 Note is the successor to the Lenovo Vibe K5 Note. Launched last December, the device needs to impress more than its predecessor. The Lenovo K5 Note only scored 71.9% in our review.

Specifications wise, the Lenovo K6 Note has a 5.5-inch 1080p display made of IPS LCD panel. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC and an Octa-core CPU clocked at 1.4 GHz. The processor is coupled with Adreno 505 GPU and 3 or 4GB of RAM according to the variant buyers purchase. It runs on Android v6.0 Marshmallow with no news on an upgrade to Android Nougat. It has 32GB of internal memory and an option to expand it.

Optics wise, the device is equipped with a 16-megapixel rear facing camera that is aided by a dual tone flash. The front-facing camera measures 8-megapixel. The device features Dolby Atmos audio enhancement, a fingerprint scanner and gyro sensor among others. It is backed up by a 4,000 mAh battery with no information on fast charging. It is available in three colors: Silver, Dark Grey and Gold.

LifeCom has decided to price the Lenovo K6 Note at Rs. 30,000.

OnePlus 3, OnePlus 3T receive OxygenOS 4.1.3 update; Here’s how to update it!

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Yural Maskey

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April 15, 2017

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OnePlus 3, OnePlus 3T receive OxygenOS 4.1.3 update; Here’s how to update it!

Good news, One Plus 3 and 3T users! The latest update for your phone is now available over-the-air (OTA). The latest update is OxygenOS 4.1.3 which is based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat. It’s not a major update but it has several bug fixes to keep your phone running smoothly. These include the following:

Upgraded Android 7.1.1
Added expanded screenshots
Improved picture taking of moving objects with blur reduction
Improved video stability when recording
Improved Wi-FI connectivity
Improved Bluetooth connectivity
Fixed Instagram swiping bug
Fixed hardware buttons malfunction bug
Increased system stability
General bug fixes

The OTA update will reach a small percentage of users first before a wider rollout in the coming days. However, I was able to update it by installing a Opera VPN app and changing my IP to Canada.

HTC One X10 Launched with 4,000mAh battery

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HTC One X10 Launched with 4,000mAh battery

While we’re waiting for the HTC 11 to get announced, HTC has recently launched a mid-ranger, the HTC One X10. The phone was found listed on the Russian site of the company, which is expected to go on sale later this month for RUB 19,990 which is around USD 335. The major focus of the phone is given to its battery life and comes with a massive 4,000mAh battery which the company claims will last for 2 whole days of usage.

Being a mid-range phone of 2017, it comes with a familiar set of specs. It carries a 5.5-inch Full HD display with pixel density of 401ppi and is protected with an unspecified version of the Gorilla Glass. Powering the phone is Helio P10 octa-core processor clocked at 1.8Ghz. Paired with that comes 3GB of RAM. For graphical performance, it has Mali-T860MP2 GPU. The phone also comes in a sleek metal body with typical HTC design and carries a fingerprint sensor on the back.

It comes with 32GB internal storage which can be expanded up to 256GB via MicroSD card. For optics, it comes with 16MP Rear Camera with f/2.0 aperture, Optical Image Stabilization and can shoot 4K @30fps. Up front, it has an 8MP Camera. The X10 also comes with Stereo speakers. USB C is something we wanted to see in 2017, but many mid-range phones have failed to carry one including the X10. But that’s not all, the rumors claim the phone is still running on the outdated version of Android 6.0 Marshmallow which the HTC hasn’t confirmed yet.

The phone comes with HTC’s Boost+ function which dynamically manages the phones resources to provide better performance while gaming. This is definitely something to look forward on a mid-range phone.

Specifications HTC One X10:

5.5 inches(1080 x 1920) @401ppi
Android 6.0 Marshmallow (Not Confirmed)
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 Chipset
Octa-core (4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) CPU
Mali-T860MP2 GPU
3GB RAM
32GB Storage, Expandable up to 256GB
16 MP Rear Camera with f/2.0 aperture, OIS, and dual-LED (dual tone) flash
8MP Front Facing Camera
802.11/ac WiFi
Non-removable 4,000mAh Li-Ion battery

The availability of HTC One X10 hasn’t been confirmed outside of Russia.

NTC Introduces New Year Offer

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With the Nepali New Year lurking around the corner, NTC has introduced its New Year Offer scheme. This offer includes all GSM/CDMA PostPaid, Pre-Paid users. The offer starts from today (Chaitra 30) and lasts until 28th of Baisakh 2074. So you have a whole month to take benefit of the offers. Here are the schemes under the NTC New Year Offer:

Bonus On Recharge:

Under Bonus On Recharge, you get extra balance depending upon the amount you recharge. This offer is valid for all GSM/CDMA Pre-Paid and Post-Paid users.

For Rs.100 and Rs.200 recharge, you get 10% Bonus, that is Rs. 10 and Rs.20 respectively.
For Rs.500 and Rs.1000 recharge, you get 15% Bonus, that is Rs. 75 and Rs. 150 respectively.
You’d have to use the bonus balance within 3 days from recharge.

Night Voice Pack:

For all of you night owls, this pack is going to be pretty beneficial. You get 250Minutes of talk time for just Rs.25. That’s 4 hour and 16 minutes for just Rs.250, per minute. Voice Pack will be activated from 10 PM to 6 AM. So if you’re up all night to get lucky, this is the package for you. This offer is valid for GSM Pre-paid and Post-paid users.

For Subscription type ‘NIGHT’ and send it to 1415. The offer will be valid for 7 days from the subscription date. You can opt for Night Voice Pack from Chaitra 30 to Baisakh 28.

Night Data Pack:

There is two option in the Night Data Pack. You can either take 3GB or 6.5GB of data. 3GB is priced at Rs.200 and 6.5GB is priced at Rs.300. That’s Rs.66 per GB. This offer is available for GSM Pre-Paid and Post-Paid users only. Subscription has a validity of 30 days. Night Data Pack will be activated from 10 PM to 6 AM.

For subscription, type ‘NIGHT3GB’ or ‘NIGHT6GB’ and send it to 1415. The subscription period is from Chaitra 30 to Baisakh 28.

GSM Data Pack:

These data packs are not time bound so you can use it whenever you prefer. You have three options on this data pack, 400MB, 850MB, and 1500MB or 1.5GB. Rates for the data packs are:

400MB at Rs. 100
850MB at Rs. 200
1500MB at Rs. 300

These data rates are cheaper than the Ncell’s current data pack rates. This offer is available for GSM Pre-Paid and Post-Paid users. It is valid till 30 days from the subscription date.

To subscribe to particular data pack, type ‘DATA400MB’ and send it to 1415. You can opt for GSM Data Pack from Chaitra 30 to Baisakh 28.

Huawei Enjoy 7 Plus with 3GB RAM and Android Nougat unveiled

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April 12, 2017

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Huawei Enjoy 7 Plus with 3GB RAM and Android Nougat unveiled

Huawei is slowly starting to boss around the smartphone market in almost every price range. The company’s choice to offer some top quality smartphones in an affordable price range is really commendable. Even while launching some high-end flagship devices, the company hasn’t forgotten about its budget smartphone department. The launch of a new budget device tells this story. The Huawei Enjoy 7 Plus is a budget oriented device that features a not-so-new design.

The Enjoy 7 Plus has a tall form factor as it sports a 5.5-inch display with some large bezels on the top and bottom. Probably the downside of the device is the display as it comes with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels with 267 ppi. Underneath the hood, the device is powered by an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor with the clock speed of 1.4 GHz. Huawei has coupled this processor with 3GB of RAM and an older Adreno 505 GPU.

The major selling point of the Huawei Enjoy 7 Plus is its battery. The device boasts a huge 4000 mAh battery. This battery will go nicely with the low-res 720p display.

Camera wise, the Huawei Enjoy 7 Plus comes with a 12-megapixel rear-facing camera that has autofocus functionality. The primary camera is capable of taking videos up to 1080p. The camera at the front is of 8-megapixel which will surely take some social media ready pictures.

It runs on Google’s Android v7.0 Nougat right out of the box. Storage wise, the device packs 32GB of onboard storage with an option to expand it via a microSD card. A fingerprint scanner rests below the camera at the back. The device comes in three color options: Gray, White, and Gold.

Talking about its pricing, the Huawei Enjoy 7 Plus will go on sale for around CNY 1,600 which roughly converts to around $230. While Huawei has been offering some great devices at a much lower price range, I personally don’t like the price of the Enjoy 7 Plus. Yes, it does feature a huge 4,000 mAh battery but the display is just of 720p.

Also, regarding its pricing, Chinese smartphone’s prices never translate to 1:1 in other currencies or countries when mobile devices are offered outside of the mainland. So, if the Huawei Enjoy 7 Plus is launched here in Nepal, you can expect it to come at a higher price tag.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Huawei Enjoy 7 Plus:

DISPLAY	5.5-inch 720 x 1280 pixels with 267 ppi Pixel Density
CHIPSET	Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
CPU	1.4 GHz Octa-core processor
GPU	Adreno 505
Operating System	Android v7.0 Nougat
INTERNAL MEMORY	32GB
EXPANDABLE MEMORY	Available (via microSD)
RAM	3GB
REAR CAMERA	12MP
FRONT CAMERA	8MP
FINGERPRINT SCANNER	Available
SIM	Dual SIM
BATTERY	Non-Removable Li-Ion 4000mAh
COLOR(S) AVAILABLE	White, Gray, Gold
PRICE	CNY 1,600 ($230)

Superhero style AI powered mirror-computer is here!

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April 12, 2017

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Superhero style AI powered mirror-computer is here!

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