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Samsung Galaxy S8 First Look (Real Life photo Leak)

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February 9, 2017

Samsung Galaxy S8 is one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2017. Yes, it was expected to be launched at MWC this year but Samsung already said that it won’t. However, the phone can be expected to be launched somewhere in mid-April. In the tech industry, leaks are the new cool lately. And the leaks of next flagship from this Korean Giant has also made its way. We’ve already covered most of the rumors on Samsung Galaxy S8. And, in this post, we’ll be sharing a real life photo leak first published by Android Headlines.

Samsung Galaxy S8 (First Look, Real Life Photo Leak)

This photo leak looks spot on. Yes, what we are looking at is the Samsung’s next flagship device. We wish if this photo included full phone from the front. However, we can still see some rumors turning into realities. The first being, no physical home button on the front chin. And, a more screen-to-body ratio with the edge-to-edge screen that Samsung started offering since the S6 edge. Unlike Apple, Samsung has found a spot to accommodate a 3.5 headphone jack. It sits on the left bottom edge of the phone. Similarly, the USB type C charging port is in the middle. Like its predecessor, the mono loudspeaker is placed at the right bottom edge. Is this a new color for Galaxy S8? Some are saying it to be same as the gold color that S7 comes with. But I would give it a name, Cholocate Gold.

This is just the first real life photo leak of the galaxy S8. So it’s still a long way till the phone release. So, we can expect more leaks to come. We’ll certainly be writing about those leaks in our future post. Stay tuned.

If you haven’t read the rumors of S8 that we covered, then you can read it here:

RUMORS ROUND-UP OF SAMSUNG GALAXY S8

Top 5 Mobile Brands We like to See in Nepal

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Nepal has seen it’s fair share of growth in the smartphone industry. And with the ever growing industry, there are still some well-known brands that are still not officially present in Nepal. Here we will look at the 5 smartphone brands that aren’t currently officially available in Nepal.

Keep in mind that official availability is very important. The smartphone makers like HTC and Coolpad have just entered the Nepali market. This means that the smartphones from these makers will be officially available and they will be provided with an official warranty.

Motorola

Motorola, also known as the makers of the first smartphone has had a very interesting past few years. Bought by Google for 12 billion and then sold to Lenovo for 2 billion. But still, haven’t forgotten to make good phones.

Motorola took the smartphone industry by storm when they released the Moto G. A budget phone with awesome specs. The same Moto G has reached its 4th generation. And their current flagship Moto Z have also stirred quite some interest with its modular capabilities.

Asus

Asus, a mostly known for their variety of laptops and high-end graphics cards also makes very good phones. They have some unique phones up their sleeves, like project tango supported phones.

They are soon to release Asus Zenfone AR which comes with the project Tango (Google’s new AR system). So now you can immerse yourself with both AR and VR. It also comes with a giant 8GB of RAM (world’s first) and a 23MP camera. Their flagship ZenFone 3 Deluxe also has a pretty awesome spec sheet with 6GB of RAM and top of the line Snapdragon 821.

VIVO

Vivo is one of the top 5 smartphone brands in the world in terms of sales. They are a Chinese brand with some exciting features and prices.

Their best seller Vivo V5Plus is one of the first smartphones to feature a dual front facing 20MP/8MP camera with flash. This phone sports a Snapdragon 625 CPU with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage with Dual-Charging Engine technology. It is already available in China and India. Their Vivo Xplay6 is their flagship phone with a curved edge screen just like on the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and respectable specs sheet.

Nokia

We all know Nokia and their whole story. Their 14 years of success and then their sudden downfall due to their decision to choose Windows OS instead of Android OS. Then their acquisition by Microsoft. But all that was the past. Now the company is now independent again. Although they do not have their own manufacturing resources anymore, their agreement with HMD Global has created an opportunity for them to release a new phone again.

Their new phone the Nokia 6 runs on Android Nougat. It’s a 5.5-inch 1080p screen with a snapdragon 430 CPU, 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage. The Nokia 6 is a mid-ranger priced at around $200 and has already caught a lot of attention. This new mid-ranger comeback phone from Nokia has been selling very fast that HDM Global cannot make enough units to fulfill all the demands.

Google

Google is one of the most popular names in the tech industry. They own everything from Youtube to Maps to Nexus. And in the middle of all that is Android. They bought Android in 2005 and has made it what it is today. They used to produce Nexus devices which were in association with some other manufacturer. Nexus were the examples of how android was supposed to be. Now for the first time in 2016, they have made a smartphone with their own branding. Although manufactured by HTC, these pixel phones are produced by Google and they take full credit.

The new Pixel and Pixel XL are 2 very unique phones from Google. Google says it has the best camera in any smartphone. With top of the line specs and a battery that will last you one whole day of usage. Google’s first phones are some of the best flagship phones you can buy in the market. This is the smoothest Android phone you can buy and with Google’s guaranty of 2 years of the latest and first in line software updates these phones were a huge hit. The only downside was the design of the phone which most people still complain about.

Your smartphone is seriously damaging your brain – here’s How

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Your smartphone is seriously damaging your brain – here’s How

Yes, you read that right! Constantly feeling the need to check your smartphone for every little ping or vibration, has a bulk of side effects added to it. Whether we accept it or not, we all are addicted to our smartphone to a certain extent. Besides having the urge to constantly tend to our smartphones for many reasons, that habit is not making our brains any stronger.

Needless to say, we all know one or many people who have some type of cellphone or smartphone near them at all times. There are people who can perform their everyday task without having a single social interaction, using their phones for every single activity. Understanding this mania for smartphones increasing rapidly every day, scientists and researchers have undergone several types of research and projects revealing astounding findings for a very long time. Studies, tests for smartphone addiction are still being carried out.

MIT professor and social psychologist: Sherry Turkle has discussed several issues regarding this matter, too. Including smartphones in our schedule, in our day to day activity, has changed our habits drastically. We have become intolerant of being alone. The constant need to keep stimulating our brains keeps coming back at us. Our ability to make calm, reflective decisions have been tarnished. Our connection with the technology has also obliterated has our attention span.

The constant stimulation to our brains might have been necessary when we were in the wild, which is not the case now. In order to make rational, proper decisions, we need to calm down which is not something we can do when we have constant pings of messages and notifications. To be constantly stimulated means we’re not fully in touch with our consciousness, and not really equipped to be rational.

Here are a few lines from “Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age” written by Sherry Turkle-

“This is our paradox. When we are apart: hyper-vigilance. When we are together: inattention.”
“Technology enchants; it makes us forget what we know about life… But in our eagerness, we forget our responsibility to the new, to the generation that follows us. It is for us to pass on the most precious thing we know how to do: talking to the next generation about our experiences, our history; sharing what we think we did right and wrong.”
“Even a silent phone disconnects us.”
“We miss out on necessary conversations when we divide our attention between the people we’re with and the world on our phones. Or when we go to our phones instead of claiming a quiet moment for ourselves. We have convinced ourselves that surfing the web is the same as daydreaming. That it provides the same space for self-reflection. It doesn’t.”
“There should be a good rule: A good friend should keep you off of your phone when you are together.”
“Technology gives us the illusion of companionship without the demands of friendship.”

Maybe it has not been too late. We could all try one day at a time, and detach ourselves from the virtual world that surrounds us. Better late than never!

LG G6, an edge-to-edge display? (New leaks)

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LG G6, an edge-to-edge display? (New leaks)

LG G6, the next flagship phone from the South Korean Giant, is getting unveiled at the Sant Jordi Club in Barcelona on 26 February. Following this launch event, the phone will be showcased at MWC, 2017. LG seems to be not so good in keeping secrets since it already revealed what we can expect in LG G6 in a teaser video. Additionally, with the approaching of release date, more leaks of LG G6 is found flooding the internet. In this post, we would like to dig deep into “LG G6 press invite”.

Will LG G6 have an edge-to-edge display?

This press invite claims LG G6 to have a big screen as expected. The LG G6 will have a 5.7-inch screen with QHD+ resolution and the aspect ratio will be of 18:9. But what we are trying to put on light is the drawing that LG has put on the right of the press invite. The drawing doesn’t want us to expect a complete edge-to-edge screen. However, the bezels and chin will certainly be much thinner than any previous LG phones. Hence, we are expecting to see a huge bump in the screen-to-body ratio as compared to that of its predecessor which was only 70.1%. Still, if you are wondering whether it will be completely bezelless then the answer is a straight “No”. This answer can be solidified with this leaked picture supposedly of LG G6.

More Leaks of LG G6 (Leaked Back Photo and Leaked Benchmark)

LG G6 price in Nepal — LG G6 photo Leak Posted on Business Insider

Business Insider posted this photo leak from an unspecified source of the LG G6 a few days ago. Well, this leak looks promising and the G6 seems to be coming with aesthetics like that of jet-black iphone with a shiny back. Unlike G5, the G6 doesn’t seem to have a camera bump which is a most welcome thing in any phone design. Dual cameras? Well, that isn’t anything surprising since its predecessor already had it.

Qualcomm quad-core processor clocked at 2.19GHz, SnapDragon 820?? Seriously, LG? and a 4GB RAM? This leaked benchmark is more of a disappointment than excitement. However, there are rumors about 6GB variant of LG G6 to be available in some regions only.

Logitech launched Brio, a 4K HDR webcam: the Tesla of Webcams

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Logitech launched Brio, a 4K HDR webcam: the Tesla of Webcams

After the invention of smartphones, many tech gadgets started to fade away. Among those, webcams are certainly one that we’ve started to use less often. Webcams, the must-have for a video chat, are now found in every laptop we buy. Plus, people now prefer phones over computers for video chatting. That may be the reason why webcams are what we hear the least about lately. But Logitech’s newest webcam, the Brio Pro, has heated the tech industry again. Since it’s the World’s first 4K and HDR webcam one can have, it’s worldwide addresses can be considered obvious.

Logitech Brio 4k Pro Webcam

Let’s start with the price of this newest release from Logitech. This webcam is priced at 199USD which is a considerably high price for a webcam but what it offers makes it worth the price. The Brio shoots videos in Ultra HD (UHD) resolution (4096 x 2160) at 30 fps, or in 1080p at 60 fps. When it comes to a webcam, they are the ones we use inside a room. In regular conditions, rooms are mostly under-lit. But if you own this webcam, lighting conditions are something you shouldn’t ever worry about. This webcam works on the Logitech’s RightLight 3 technology that gives good results even in low-light. Plus it’s the HDR webcam after all. So, the results are gonna be mind-blowingly good.

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Other feature includes its capacity to shoot 5X zoom videos at 1080p and 60fps. Besides, it even supports Windows Hello. That means you can log in to your Windows 10 PC using your face as the password. Moreover, you can also alter the camera’s field of view to three different angles.

Okay, now let’s talk about will something like this come to Market of Nepal? Honestly, I don’t think so. Do we even have someone who will buy a webcam for over 20k? That said, it is still a good buy for those who are into vlogging inside a room or those who do a lot of corporate conference calls online.

Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro receives Wi-Fi certification; set to hit stores soon

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Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro receives Wi-Fi certification; set to hit stores soon

With specifications relating to smartphones leaking online every day, Samsung’s to-be-released device, the C5 Pro, has been no exception. The device is set to be a successor to last year’s Samsung Galaxy C5.

The Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro’s rumors and renders have been circulating on the internet for the longest time possible. And now, the device has been spotted on Wi-Fi Alliance website, thus confirming its existence and the possibility that we could be witnessing the launch of the Galaxy C5 Pro soon. Termed as ‘SM-C501X’, the smartphone could be the perfect device for someone looking for a powerful and compact mid-ranger.

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro might sport a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display with the resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. However, another set of rumors suggests the device feature a 5.5-inch display, which I think is false. At its core, the device will probably come with an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 Processor that is clocked at 2.2GHz. This processor could be aided by Adreno 506 GPU and 4GB of RAM. On the storage front, the device could come with only a 64GB variant with an option to expand via a microSD card.

The device will run on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box and will probably be updated to Nougat. For photography lovers, the Galaxy C5 Pro will be equipped with 16-megapixel rear-facing and front-facing cameras, both with f/1.7 aperture. Keeping all this running will be a 3,000 mAh battery that can be ‘fast charged’ via a Type-C connector.

Design-wise, the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro could look like a smaller variant of the Galaxy C9 Pro. As for the pricing, the device could be priced approximately at Rs. 33,000.

The Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is set to be launched soon here in Nepal. It will come at a pricing of Rs. 59,990 and feature some beastly specifications.

InFocus M535 and M680 To Launch in Nepal in Next Few Days

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Prism Technologies Pvt. Ltd, a sole authorized distributor of InFocus phones in Nepal, is launching three new InFocus phones in Nepal this week. Those phones are Infocus M535 (2GB/16GB), M535 (3GB/16GB), and M680 (3GB/16GB).

InFocus M535

The InFocus 535 is a 5.5-inch screen phone that comes with a resolution of 1280*720 pixels. Under the hood, it packs MediaTek MT 6735 quad-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz. The phone comes with a 13 MP shooter at the back and 8 MP on the front. On the software side, it runs on android 6 Marshmallow with inlife UI layered on top. In Network connectivity, this dual sim phone even supports 4G LTE.

Prism Technologies is all set to bring two variants of this phone in Nepal. The first variant will have a 2GB RAM and will cost you Rs. 17,490. If you think 2GB RAM isn’t enough for you, you can buy 3GB RAM variant that will cost you Rs. 19,990. Both the variants, however, will have the same inbuilt storage of 16GB. As far as battery is concerned, both the variants will have a non-removable 2600mAh battery.

InFocus M680

The InFocus M680 is also a 5.5-inch screen phone with full metal body. Unlike the M535, the screen resolution of the M680 is of Full HD resolution (1920*1080 pixels). The phone packs a 64-bit octa-core 1.3 GHz processor and that’s a MediaTek 6753. This 7.2mm thick phone comes with 3GB LPDDR3 RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage.

For those considering the expandability of onboard storage, the phone does support microSD cards of up to 64 GB. It houses the same 13 MP unit on the back like that on the Infocus 535. However, selfie lovers are certainly gonna choose it over the 535 as it has a 13MP selfie camera on the front. As far as sensors are concerned, it has WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 and gyroscope along with ambient, accelerometer, proximity and magnetometer sensors. The phone supports dual Nano SIMs (4G and 3G).

Specs Comparison of InFocus M535 & M680:

	InFocus M535	Infocus M680
Display	5.5-inch, 720p	5.5-inch, 720p
Processor	MT6735 (quad-core, 1.3GHz)	MT6753(octa-core, 1.3GHz)
RAM	2GB/3GB	2GB/3GB
Inbuilt Storage	16GB	16GB
Rear Camera	13 MP	13MP
Front Camera	8MP	13MP
Operating System	Android 6 Marshmallow (inlife UI)	Android 6 Marshmallow (inlife UI)
SIM	Dual (Nano+Micro)	Dual (Nano+Nano)
Battery	2600mAh	2600mAh
Price	NRs. 17,490/19,990	NRs. 19,990/22,490

Otto Rio with 2.3 inch curved display Launched in Nepal

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February 7, 2017

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Otto Rio with 2.3 inch curved display Launched in Nepal

Reading the headline, you might have already been bored that yet another smartphone has launched in Nepal. But Calm down! The Otto Rio is a feature phone which will cost you just Rs. 2896.

As far as the specs go, it has a 2.3-inch curved display with Tianma Strong Glass. It also supports a memory card upto 32GB for all your multimedia backups. Backing up the phone is a 1500mAh battery. There’s a wireless FM onboard, but mobile data only includes 2G. Optics wise, it has a 1.5 MP primary camera. The Otto Rio is a Dual SIM phone and is available in Love Red, Bliss White, and Jet Black color options.

The Otto Rio also has a LED torch which you can turn it on with a dedicated button. It also has a dedicated K-power audio amplifier chip which the company claims will enlarge your sound experience with no disturbance. Otto has also included a special charging dock inside the box that is used to charge your OTTO Rio. If you are looking for an inexpensive phone for calling and messaging, the Otto Rio shall serve you well.

Taking Selfie into a Newer Level : Selfly Drone

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Taking Selfie into a Newer Level : Selfly Drone

Ever had a problem that your selfie stick wasn’t long enough? Or wanted a dope cover for your phone that could fly? Well, the new “SELFLY” drone is here to fix those.

What is SELFLY?

SELFLY is a drone/cover for your smartphone. It’s basically a foldable selfie drone packed into a phone case. What it’s supposed to do is let you take a selfie of yourself and from angles, you didn’t think possible.

How does it work?

All you need to do is take the drone out of the case and the drone will start hovering automatically. Then you can control the drone through the app.

We took the high-end stabilizing technology and minimized it into an accessory used everyday by everyone — a cellphone case

How good is the camera?

successfully kickstarted — Kickstarted Selfly drone

There is basically an 8-megapixel camera that can also do 1080p video recording at 30 fps. You can point it in any direction you want from the app itself. They are promising a high-end stabilizing technology as the drone will be flying while taking your selfies.

Current status

As of January 24, 2017, the project has been launched thanks to the 2,658 backers collecting an amount of $275,664 for the project from Kickstarter.

A phone case?

Yes, Selfly drone will also double as your phone case. The case that holds the drone can be easily altered to fit 4-6 inch phone. And if you happen to own an iPhone6, 6 Plus, 7, 7 Plus, Galaxy s6 edge, S7, S7 edge, or a Nexus 6 your device will be getting a dedicated case.

Software

The company said that they are looking to enable an open developer platform so that anyone can program commands for the drone. Other than that the drone will be controlled by an app on your phone. They will also be adding facial recognition technology in the near future.

Hardware

The Selfly drone is going to be 9mm thick. That’s 9mm added to your existing smartphone. This isn’t the worst thing but it’s till very bulky. Other than that it has 640mAH battery inside. That really small providing about 5 minutes of flying time. Now, the company’s CEO hopes to add wireless charging to the drone. Other than that there’s a Micro USB port. The drone is also very noisy. That will be an issue depending on the situation.

Pricing and availability

The drone will cost $100 on Kickstarter, and $140 retail. Now for Nepal, this price might hike a bit. It’s expected to start shipping in June this year

Verdict

Backed through Kickstarter it’s a really great idea and that with the help of backers this idea is coming to reality. The usefulness of this device will depend on the personal preference but it’s always great that these ideas exist and with the help of Kickstarter these ideas get to come out in the real world.

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Gionee F5 with 4GB of RAM, 4000mAh Battery Launched

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February 6, 2017

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Gionee F5 with 4GB of RAM, 4000mAh Battery Launched

Gionee has unveiled its new midrange smartphone, the Gionee F5, in China today. The phone falls under the F (Fashion) series as it sports a premium unibody look. The phone is priced at RMB 1,799 (approx Rs. 28,000) and is already available in China.

So, what is Gionee offering in a Rs. 28,000 midrange smartphone? Not much, really. It sports a 5.3-inch HD IPS display, a dated Mediatek MT6750 octacore processor, and a big 4,000mAh battery. It has 4GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage with microSD support. Optics wise, it has a 13MP rear camera and 8MP front camera. Connectivity options include dual-SIM, VoLTE, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. It’s running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based Amigo UI.

At first impression, the specs are too weak to compete with the existing smartphone models. For Rs. 28,000, there are phones like Redmi Note 4, Infocus Epic 1, and Huawei GR5 2017 that offers a high-resolution full HD display and more powerful processor. But, we are not sure if that’s going to be the price of Gionee F5 in Nepal. Gionee likes to keep the pricing competitive here in Nepal and we hope the price doesn’t exceed more than Rs. 20,000 looking at the specs of the phone.

Gionee F5 Full Specs:

5.3-inch HD (1280 × 720 pixels) IPS display with 2.5D curved glass
MediaTek MT6750 Chipset with 1.5 GHz Octa-Core 64-bit processor and Mali T860 GPU
4GB RAM
32GB onboard storage (expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD)
Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Amigo OS 3.2
Hybrid Dual SIM (nano+ nano/microSD)
13MP Rear Camera with LED flash
8MP front-facing camera
Fingerprint sensor (embedded in the home button)
Dimensions: 150×74.5×7.7mm; Weight: 162g
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, microUSB 2.0
4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS
4000mAh battery (non-removable)
Expected Price in Nepal: Rs. 28,000