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Samsung remains top smartphone seller in 2016

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Samsung remains top smartphone seller in 2016

Samsung remained the top smartphone seller in 2016, according to Strategy Analytics. Shipping about 308.5 million phones. Apple came second with 215.5 million iPhones and Huawei with 137.9 million phones.

However, in terms of profit, Apple made a whopping $44.9 billion. Considering the smartphone industry made $53.7 billion in total, Apple took in about 80% of the total worldwide smartphone profits.Smartphone profit

Coming second was Samsung with $8.3 billion in profits which are 14.6% of the total share. Considering their Note 7 recall and the fact that they also sell cheap smartphones as well, this isn’t quite a shock.

Huawei’s total smartphone sales were divided between their Honor series selling 72.2 million units and their Ascend series selling 65.4 million.

Xiaomi, who sold about 65 million devices in 2015 managed only 45.4 million devices in 2016. Brands like Vivo and Oppo sold 59.3 million and 38.4 billion respectively. These two companies took in about 1.5% of the global profit.

Samsung Galaxy J2 Receives Price Cut, But Should You Buy it?

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Samsung Galaxy J2 Receives Price Cut, But Should You Buy it?

Samsung has slashed the price of the almost 2-year-old phone, Galaxy J2, in Nepal. Originally launched at Rs. 11,990, the phone can now be bought at Rs. 10,990.

The Samsung Galaxy J2 sports a 4.7-inch qHD AMOLED display (540 x 960 pixels), is powered by an iffy Exynos 3475 Quadcore processor, has a modest 1GB of RAM and 8GB ROM with microSD support, and runs on an outdated lollipop 5.1 OS. In terms of camera, it has 5MP back and 2MP front. Fueling the device is a user replaceable 2000mah battery. It supports two SIM cards and the SIM 1 supports 4G LTE.

Should You Buy it?

If you want an affordable phone from Samsung & only Samsung, the J2 would be the only choice. But, I believe there are better specced phones at this price range. For Rs. 11,111, the CG Blaze 4G offers a bigger 5-inch HD display, 64-bit quad-core (MT6735) processor, more RAM at 2GB, more storage at 16GB, and a 720P display.

If you want a phone with a fingerprint scanner, you can have a look at Colors P85. It looks reminiscent of iPhone 6 and also sports a front fingerprint scanner that works really well. Other specs include a 5-inch HD display, 1GB of RAM, 16GB ROM, and 5MP selfie camera.

Colors Pride P85

Samsung Electronics acquires Harman in $8 billion deal

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Samsung Electronics acquires Harman in $8 billion deal

Samsung Electronics now acquires Harman International Industries after penning the deal worth $8 Billion. This is the biggest acquisition from the Korean Giant that was known for either buying small startups or doing its own innovations.

More About Acquisition:

This acquisition didn’t come as a surprise as it was already foreseen from the November’s press meet between the authorities of both the companies. But now it is now official and the Harman is now an independent subsidiary of the Korean Giant. This is really big of an acquisition since Samsung is only known for either owning small startups or doing its own innovations. Samsung is now the 100% owner of the Harman. For those who don’t know Harman, HARMAN is made up of 30,000 employees working on the Harman Kardon, JBL, Lexicon, Mark Levinson and Infinity brands dedicating itself in mobile, home, automotive and industrial audio.

This acquisition will not be having much of changes in the original organizational structure of the Harman. And yes, Dinesh Paliwal still retains his CEO position at the company. Speaking on this acquisition he said, “Samsung provides Harman with the scale, platform and complementary technologies to accelerate growth and extend our global market leadership in automotive, smart audio and connected technologies….Samsung and Harman will define – and drive – the future of automotive.”

What to expect from this acquisition:

This acquisition hints towards something new that we can expect from the Samsung. Samsung is likely to have some stumpings in the ground of automotive industry. The driverless car is the new cool in the industry and now we can count Harman with its new owner to come up with some innovative offerings of such kind. As of today, we don’t have much to share about the future autonomous car from Samsung and Harmon but it will surely sport some badass audio system. Plus the car’s user interface will be made up of Samsung screens and semiconductors for sure. This acquisition will also be felt in the Samsung electronics, most likely the mobile devices. If not the S8, the Harman powered audio system is likely to be introduced in future Samsung devices, most likely the Galaxy Note 8.

Huawei GR5 2017 (4GB/64GB) Launching Soon

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Huawei GR5 2017 (4GB/64GB) Launching Soon

Finally, Huawei GR5 2017 with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage could soon be available for purchase in Nepal. Obviously, the pricing will be a little higher than the current 3GB/32GB variant. Hence, the phone is likely to be priced competitively at around the price range of Rs. 33,000 to Rs. 35,000 in Nepal.

Huawei GR5 2017 (4GB/64GB)

This new variant of Huawei GR5 2017 looks just as same as the already available one on the outside but the real difference lies on the inside of the phone. To be specific, it has bigger RAM and higher storage. The phone comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal Storage. Rest of the specs of the phone is exactly the same with HiSilicon Kirin 655 octa-core processor, 12MP+2MP dual camera lenses on the back and 8MP selfie unit on the front and a non-removable 3340mAh battery.

Specs Highlight (Huawei GR5 2017)

  •  2.1 GHz Octa-Core Kirin 655 Processor
  •  4GB RAM With 64GB ROM
  •  5.5 Inch FHD IPS Display
  •  12MP Rear Camera And 2MP Secondary Camera With LED Flash
  •  8 MP Front Facing Camera
  •  Hybrid SIM
  •  4G VoLTE/WiFi/Bluetooth 4.2
  •  Fingerprint Sensor
  •  3340 mAh Battery

Verdict:

Three months back when Huawei GR5 2017 was launched in Nepal, it was the best phone to buy under 30,000. With recent few releases like that of Coolpad Cool1 and Oppo F1s(4GB/64GB) followed by price drop in OnePlus 2, this price segment has become the most competitive one. Honestly, Huawei GR5 2017 was having a tough time to be in competition, at least on papers, with phones with bigger RAM and higher storage. Plus, this, under 35k, is the same price segment in which a new player Gionee A1 is likely to be launched in Nepal. So, the launch of this higher variant of Huawei GR5 2017 is not something extra but essential.

Samsung Silently Launches the Galaxy C5 Pro

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Samsung Silently Launches the Galaxy C5 Pro

After the launch of Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro, Samsung decided to expand its galaxy of smartphones through the CX Pro series. The inclusion of Galaxy C7 Pro in the portfolio and the launch of its new smartphone Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro justify the statement. Samsung has started taking preorders for this newbie — Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro in China. The phone is marked with the price tag of CNY 2,499 (approximately $362) and is available for preorders in Samsung’s Chinese website. The shipping of the devices will begin on March 16.

 

Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro is a lot more similar to its sibling C9 Pro in design but comes in smaller, lighter and compact body. The phone is blanketed in all-metal-unibody with 5.2-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display on the front. Memory wise, it is a downgrade to Galaxy C9 Pro with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. However, on the optics side, both the siblings embrace 16MP sensors with a f/1.9 aperture on the front and the back. A Dual-LED (Dual tone) flash also resides on the back for accompanying the rear camera on low-light photography. Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 is responsible for powering the device, which is an octa-core CPU capable of injecting clock pulses at the frequency of 2.2 GHz.

On the connectivity side, Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro supports Dual-SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, USB-Type-C, NFC, and A-GPS. A non-removable 2600 mAh Li-Ion battery on the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro keeps the device nourished. For the security purposes, the phone also inherits Fingerprint sensor, which resides on the home button. Samsung has also integrated some of the features that were only available to flagship phones. These include Always on display and Samsung Pay.

Full Specs of Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro

  • Dimensions: 145.7 x 71.4 x 7 mm; Weight: 145g
  • 5.2-inch (1920×1080 pixels) Full HD Super AMOLED display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 Processor (Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU)
  • Adreno 506 GPU
  • 4GB RAM, 64GB inbuilt Storage; expandable memory up to 256GB via micro SD card
  • Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • 16MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, f/1.9 aperture
  • 16MP front camera, f/1.9 aperture
  • Sensors: Fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
  • Connectivity: Dual SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v 4.2, USB-Type-C, NFC
  • 2600mAh non-removable battery
  • Color: Blue, Gold, Rose Gold

The Dax Review: Is it the ultimate portable wallet?

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The Dax Review: Is it the ultimate portable wallet?

Wallets have always been a tough thing to carry around. For me, they have proved to be a nuisance, the reason I don’t like using a wallet. But all this changed after I got to use DAX.

What is DAX you ask? It is a simple and compact wallet that has a nifty ‘trick up its sleeve’. The wallet has a snap which, when pulled out, gives a way for a number of tabs.

Crowdfunded through Kickstarter and Design nest, the project got funded over 200% in just a single day. Design Nest is a crowd funding program of Allocacoc. Thus, the company is the official distributor of the product.

Sammy Traders, the official distributor of Allocacoc in Nepal, brought the DAX wallet in Nepal at CAN Infotech 2017. The price is now available at Rs. 950.

Design wise, the DAX is a different-than-normal wallet. It is really small and sits comfortably in the hand and in the pocket. Outside, there is a strap which, as I already mentioned, opens the inner side of the product. The strap sticks to the wallet due to a magnet. DAX’s logo sits on the front. A small compartment is on the back which is useful for adding an extra bit of card or money.

Pull up the snap and you will be greeted by a number of tabs. There are five slots where cards can be stored. I did use it for keeping my money though I always have to fold it in a particular way which is time-consuming.

Why is the DAX priced at Rs. 950? Well, the manufacturers have claimed that the product is made up of ‘fabric originally fabricated for industrial use’. The wallet does feel premium but the threads at the sides have already worn out a little, and it has not been a week since I started using it. I should also mention that the tabs are really wobbly and made of plastic.

The thin and light material (or fabric) that makes up the DAX is water repellent. But do note that it will get drenched if you get it completely wet.

Should you buy the DAX?

Well, if you are a person from the business-class who uses a couple of ATM cards to pay for stuff, or if you to store tons of visiting cards, then DAX is the wallet you need. But if you just store use wallet to store money, which is probably what most of us do, then I can’t really think of a reason for buying it. I will be using it because of its light, thin and compact body, though.

The DAX is available in three color options: Monochrome, Amber and Midnight Blue.

The Levit 8 Review : Is it strong enough to hold your laptop ?

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The Levit 8 Review : Is it strong enough to hold your laptop ?

Even with the rise of smartphones and tablets, Laptops still remain an integral part of the tech community. And why wouldn’t they? The performance and functionality of laptops come second to none. That’s why manufacturers are producing powerful and never before seen laptops.

Just like laptops, the accessories too are getting high-tech and out of control. Even stands are developing day by day. But they come at a high price, which is why most of us opt and settle for nothing.

But this could change with an innovation that kick started from Kickstarter. Levit8 is a foldable and portable stand for your laptop which lets you make a desk anywhere without a need of assembling anything. It has been made available in Nepal through Sammy Traders, the official distributor of Allocacoc products in Nepal and the price is now available starting from Rs. 2,290 for the smallest of the lot and Rs. 2,890 for the largest one.

The Levit8 has a simple design with a twist up its sleeve – literally. When not used, it looks like a simple file. It is easy to carry around and can fit in a backpack. My review unit stood 13.8-inches tall when not used and 10.2-inch when folded. There are eight creases on the fabric which is useful in folding and twisting of the product.

The stand follows an age-old origami folding technique and boy have the manufacturers implemented it nicely. However, it took me quite a while to set it up. But once I did, I cursed myself for being an imbecile.

Considering its size, I was skeptical at the Levit8 at first but got the hang of it soon enough. While I use it as a laptop stand when sitting down, it can be used in other ways too:

• Working on the laptop while standing up.

• When using a laptop while sitting on the floor.

• Watching videos when doing chores.

Not only this, the stand can be used for other purposes such as using it as a book or clothes holder or as a folder.

The fabric that makes up the Levit8 is water-repellent and stain proof. It is light but can carry up to 20 times its weight. Ergonomic to say the least!

Well, though the fabric is of a good quality, the thread on the edges have started to wear.
The Levit8 is a truly portable and useful stand meant for different purposes. I thought the pricing of the product was expensive but after my time of using it, I have changed my mind. The Levit8 is a simple foldable desk that is useful any time of the day. And while it might not float in the air like its name suggests, it does perform the lifting up work in great measure.

Official: 2 Years Software Warranty on all Xiaomi Products in Nepal

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Official: 2 Years Software Warranty on all Xiaomi Products in Nepal

Vatsal Impex Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Xiaomi products in Nepal, has announced 2years Software warranty on all Xiaomi Products. This is an appreciable effort from the Mi Nepal. It can be another reason for you to buy genuine Xiaomi products in Nepal.

Mi Nepal has been working on the availability of as many Xiaomi products as possible in the market of Nepal. But just the timely availability of products is not enough, customers look forward to after-sales services as well. Keeping these things in mind, Mi Nepal has given life to this new scheme of 2years Software warranty. Such warranties were only valid for one-year previously. So, extra one year’s coverage on software is certainly praiseworthy.

Latest Releases from Mi Nepal

Mi Nepal is serious in bringing the latest releases from Xiaomi here in Nepal. Along with different Xiaomi products, the worth mentioning two releases are of two Xiaomi Phones: Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime and Xiaomi Mi Mix.

Xiomi Remi 4 Prime is an upgraded version of Xiaomi Redmi 4A, that comes with a more powerful processor, bigger RAM, better display, and higher storage. Here are its key specifications:

Key Specifications of Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime

  • Octa-Core Snapdragon 625 Processor
  • 3GB RAM With 32GB ROM
  • 5 Inch Full HD IPS Touchscreen Display
  • Hybrid Dual SIM
  • 13MP PDAF Autofocus Camera With Dual-Tone LED Flash
  • 5MP Front Camera
  • 4G
  • WiFi 802.11 A/B/G/N
  • Bluetooth 4.2
  • 4100 mAh Battery
  • Price: Rs. 23,499

Xiomi Mi Mix is latest release from Mi Nepal that sports edgeless display. Along with considerately heavy specs and its key specifications follows the next:

Key Specifications of Xioami Mi Mix

  • 6.4 inches(1080 x 2040) @362ppi
  • MIUI 8.0 on top of Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 Chipset
  • Quad-core (2×2.35 GHz Kryo & 2×1.6 GHz Kryo) CPU
  • Adreno 530 GPU
  • 6GB RAM
  • 256GB Internal Storage, Non-expandable
  • 16MP with f/2.0, EIS (gyro), phase detection autofocus
  • 5MP Front Facing Camera
  • 802.11ac WiFi
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • Fingerprint Scanner
  • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30 min (Quick Charge 3.0)
  • Non-removable Li-Ion 4400 mAh battery
  • Price: Rs. 95,000

Infocus M680 with 13MP front camera launched in Nepal

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Infocus M680 with 13MP front camera launched in Nepal

InFocus, an American smartphone manufacturer, which is being marketed & distributed in the country via Prism Technologies Pvt Ltd. has released a new product in the market.

The latest release – Infocus 680, features a full HD 5.5″ display.  The 1080×1920p display results in a pixel density of 401 ppi. It comes preloaded with Android Marshmallow 6.0 OS.

Priced at Rs. 19,990 for 2GB RAM/16GB ROM & Rs. 21,490 for 3GB RAM/32GB ROM, the phone is equipped with 13MP cameras on both rear and front ends. The boastful 13MP front camera will be a very special feature for selfie lovers. The 2600 mAh battery is said to provide a good back-up. 

                              The Infocus M680 comes in two colors – Gold and Silver

The phone is powered by a 1.3 GHz octacore processor (MediaTek MT6753). It also contains either 2 or 3GB RAM and boasts a 16/32GB internal storage which can be expanded up to 64GB via a micro SD card. Besides, the phone also supports 4G SIM (LTE 1800MHz Band is supported for the 4G NTC users). In case you missed the news, the latest network service from NTC has been only recently launched in Nepal. This phone might just be the right platform to use the network, too. Other connectivity options include USB-OTG, dual SIM, WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and GPS. Sensor-wise, the M680 comes with proximity, ambient light, E-compass, and accelerator, however, Gyro sensor is missing hence it won’t support VR. 

Other connectivity options include USB-OTG, dual SIM, WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and GPS. Sensor-wise, the M680 comes with proximity, ambient light, E-compass, and accelerator, however, Gyro sensor is missing hence it won’t support VR. 

The smartphones designed by this brand are made in Foxconn so, comparatively, they are affordable like the Chinese alternatives we have in the market. Infocus has previously launched 5 phones in the local market – Bingo 20, M535, M370i, M808i, and Epic 1. 

The Infocus M680 measures 156 x 76.8 x 7.25 mm and weighs 158 grams.

Key Specifications of Infocus M680

  • 5.5-inch IPS LCD Full HD Display
  • Android Marshmallow 6.0 with InLife UI 
  • 1.3GHz Octa-Core CPU (MediaTek MT6753) 
  • 2GB RAM; 16GB ROM microSD expandable up to 64GB
  • 13MP Rear Camera with LED flash 
  • 13MP Front Facing Camera 
  • Sensors – Proximity, Accelerometer, Ambient Light 
  • Dual SIM with 4G
  • 2,600mAh Battery
  • Price of Infocus M680 in Nepal: Rs. 19,990 (2GB) / Rs. 21,490 (3GB)
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Budget-friendly Lava R1 with metal body and 2GB RAM launched in Nepal

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Budget-friendly Lava R1 with metal body and 2GB RAM launched in Nepal

Another day and another manufacturer have launched a budget-friendly smartphone. This time Lava is at its work as the Indian smartphone company recently launched the Lava R1 in Nepal.

The Lava R1 is a handsome lad in its metal clad build. The device has a 5.0-inch IPS display with the resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and 294 ppi. The display is cloaked by Gorilla Glass 3 and the glass edges out in a 2.5D Arc. The device is powered by a Quad-core MediaTek 6737V/W processor that has the clock speed of 1.3GHz. This processor is coupled with Mali-T720, the R1’s GPU, and 2GB of RAM. In terms of storage, the Lava R1 features 16GB of onboard storage with an option to expand it up to 64GB via a microSD card slot.

The Lava R1 comes with Android v6.0 Marshmallow out of the box with StarOS 3.3 on top. The software probably won’t be upgraded to Nougat. On to the camera, the Lava R1 is equipped with an 8-megapixel rear-facing shooter with f/2.0 aperture and Samsung’s sensor. For the selfie lovers, the 5-megapixel front-facing camera is accompanied by a front-facing flash. It uses f/2.2 aperture.

Night Shot Master on the Lava R1 is equipped with 1.4um pixels & a large f/2.0 aperture. R1 optimizes camera processing in dark environment.

Connectivity wise, the Lava R1 supports 4G connectivity. It also supports USB-on-the-go. Other options include Bluetooth v4.1, A-GPS, and Edge. The device supports dual-SIM (3G+4G). Battery capacity of the R1 measures 2620 mAh. It could prove to be a drawback to some of the interested buyers. Lava has priced the R1 competitively at Rs. 13,999.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Lava R1:

DISPLAY 5.0-inch 720 x 1280 pixels IPS display (294 ppi)
CHIPSET Mediatek MT6737
CPU 1.3GHz Quad-core processor
OPERATING SYSTEM Android 6.0 Marshmallow
INTERNAL MEMORY 16GB
EXPANDABLE MEMORY Up to 64GB via microSD
RAM 2GB
REAR CAMERA 8MP with LED flash
FRONT CAMERA 5MP with LED flash
SIM Dual SIM (3G+4G)
BATTERY Non-Removable 2620mAh
PRICE Rs. 13,999
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