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Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 4 launched; 5hrs of usage by 5min of charging

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November 22, 2016

Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 4 launched; 5hrs of usage by 5min of charging

‘5 for 5.’ This is Qualcomm’s slogan for their new version of Quick Charge. On Thursday, along with the announcement of the Snapdragon 835, Qualcomm also introduced Quick Charge 4 (4, not 4.0). This new technology will be featured in the premium smartphones equipped with the Snapdragon 835.

First, let’s get into the slogan. Qualcomm went with ‘5 for 5’ because, as the company claims, users will get 5 hours of battery usage after charging their device for meager 5 minutes. Note that all this will depend on the state of your smartphone during charging. This means that smartphone batteries will now charge up 20 percent faster than the present Quick Charge 3.0.

These days, Qualcomm’s Quick Charge technology has become the best fast charging technology in the world. Along with smartphones, battery packs, car adaptors, and wall adaptors also use this feature.

Quick Charge 4 will support USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery. Qualcomm has said that the fast charging is safe and users won’t have to worry about their device getting hot. The company also mentioned that they have decreased its temperature by 5 degree-Celsius. It is also engraved with ‘Battery Saving Technologies 2.0’, a feature that was brought with the Quick Charge 3.0. Just like its name suggests, the feature will help keep your battery safe even when it is charged with a non-compliant cable.

“For typical premium phone users, Quick Charge 4 is engineered to extend smartphone use by five or more hours with only five minutes of charging”, Qualcomm said. “Using Dual Charge, Qualcomm Technologies parallel charging technology, users can enjoy up to 20 percent faster charging and up to 30 percent higher efficiency compared with Quick Charge 3.0.”

The next-generation Snapdragon 835, a 10-nanometer chipset manufactured by Samsung for Qualcomm, uses 40% less power and is 27% faster than today’s processors, the company claims. It will probably power all the premium devices of 2017. If you wish to read more about the Snapdragon 835 chipset, click here.

Nano Screen Protector – a high tech gear for your elegant phone

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November 21, 2016

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Nano Screen Protector – a high tech gear for your elegant phone

If you are reading this you must really love your phone. Who doesn’t right? Phones are one of the dearest things you have. It is with you 24/7. You share every moment of your life with it. Admit it! It feels like one of your body parts is missing when your phone is not with you. So, why not get the best thing to protect your darling?

We are going to talk about why you should go right away to the market and get your phone a Nano Screen Protector. Some of you might say that you already have a tempered glass installed and it is working just fine. Well, to be honest, I am no-one to tell you what’s best for your phone. But as a tech geek, I think, the new Nano Screen Protector is the best thing out there for your phone’s screen and here’s why!

It’s very thin

You just bought your phone for its incredibly slick design with your hard earned buck. It looks great until you decide to add tempered glass to it. We all know that a thick glass layer on the top of your lovely phone just doesn’t look appealing– but you gotta protect your phone’s screen.

Well, with Nano Screen Protector, your phone will still look beautiful and still be safe from scratches, sudden drops, and hot environment. Because Nano Screen Protector is just 0.35mm thick– 0.13mm PET surface and 0.22 mm TPU bottom layer.

It’s super durable

The Nano Screen Protector has 2 layers and is rated 6H for hardness which is three times the normal tempered-glass you might have right now on your phone. The Company says that its lifetime is over 6 months, which by the way is beyond the lifetime of a normal screen protector. It also has superior impact resistance. It will not crack nor will it have bubbles.

Plus, the nano-polymer technology on the Nano Screen Protector will reduce the risk of phone explosion by 50% (if you still have Galaxy Note 7, hurry!).

It’s amazingly clear

One downside of normal tempered glass is that your phone no longer has that precise clarity. However, the Nano Screen Protector increases the color reproduction by 30% so, your phone will feel as clear as it does without an extra layer of glass over it. It also has Ultra-High Resolution reduction technology that is exclusive to Nano Screen Protector.

Additionally, the oleophobic coating on this nano screen protector helps reduce the attachment and appearance of fingerprints and dust on your phone’s screen so the screen will always look as good as new.

It’s flexible

The new nanotechnology used in this screen protector makes it very flexible. You can actually bend it 360 degrees without getting it damaged (normal screen protection can bend up to 30 degrees until it breaks). This great flexibility helps the screen protector sit perfectly on your phone’s screen.

The only disadvantage of Nano Screen Protector is that it is available for limited smartphone models only. We have seen mobile companies like ZTE, Colors, Infocus, Obi Worldphone, and even Xiaomi suffering from lack of proper screen guards in Nepal. But, with the manufacturing company of Nano screen protector residing in Nepal, the mobile brands can now order their respective models nano screen guard, and we could soon see tempered glass being replaced by the Nano protector.

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Kaymu’s Black Friday comes with whopping 75% discount

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November 21, 2016

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Kaymu’s Black Friday comes with whopping 75% discount

Kaymu, one of the largest e-commerce websites in Nepal, is going to host Black Friday deals with jaw-dropping discounts of up to 75%. Actually, Black Friday is the day following the Thanksgiving (4^th Thursday in November). Black Friday is popular in western countries where the trade is done with biggest bargain and discount offers. The four days long Black Friday deal from Kaymu will be up and running from 25^th of November (Mangsir 10) to 28^th of November (Mangsir 13).

Talking about the USA, Black Friday started since 1932, but Kaymu can be now considered as the pioneer to start this trend in Nepal. With the whopping discount of upto 75%, it can be presumed to bring a stampede. And to grab this offer, there is no need to roam around the shop-floors with a pinched heart for not finding the items in your bucket list. You can just surf Kaymu’s website or simply grab your phone and run the Kaymu’s app. Just a few clicks and your favorite item will be on your doorstep. It is assumed to quench your search thirst as it includes many items of men’s and women’s clothing, jewelry, laptops, smartphones, and other electronic accessories that are well managed in different categories and sub-categories.

Moreover, Kaymu offers decentralized shipping so people outside the valley can get the delivery as comfortably as anyone inside the valley. Currently, Kaymu has been successfully shipping in major cities outside of Valley including Birtamode, Dharan, Itahari, Janakpur, Hetauda, Birgunj, Pokhara, Butwal, Nepalgunj, and few others.

If you’re thinking to make some good buys in this Black Friday Deals then the sooner you do the deal, the better it will be. Kaymu will be giving away free gifts worth 500 each to its first 200 customers. If you are not yet excited, there are still some worth mentioning giveaways, if you do deals higher than NRs. 5000, you will be getting a chance to win smartphones like OnePlus 3, ZTE Axon Elite, and ZTE Axon Mini.

With this alluring discount and giveaways, Kaymu has definitely created a thrill among the consumers. It can also be predicted to revolutionize the online shopping experience in Nepal. However, the more is yet to come. There is no any official announcement regarding which category of items are getting how much of discounts, we can do nothing but wait, for the deal to go live on this Friday.

Check out all the exciting deals here.

Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime Review: A complete package in Rs. 22,900

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November 21, 2016

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Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime Review: A complete package in Rs. 22,900

2016 has to be the year of the ‘budget phones’ in Nepal. It saw the release of some mid-range proper ‘bang-for-buck’ devices. And even though the year is about to end, smartphone manufacturers and distributors show no sign of stopping. Nepal’s bestselling smartphone company – Samsung is doing just the same.

Samsung recently released a new mid-range device – the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime. A successor to the Samsung Galaxy J5 2016, the device follows Samsung’s trend of releasing new and improved version of its previously released devices. Priced at Rs. 22,990, Can the J5 Prime stand out against the competition? Lets find out on our review.

DESIGN

The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime’s back design is different than any of Samsung’s previous phones as it features a camera and a LED flash at the back with its speaker on the right side. The device sports a glossy metal back with plastic top and bottom for antenna bands. It is thin, and looks and feels premium.At the front, the Galaxy J5 Prime features a typical Samsung smartphone’s design. There is an earpiece at the top along with a front facing camera, and a proximity and accelerometer sensor on its side. On the bottom chin rests a home button, a recent app switcher and a back button. The recent app switcher and the back button aren’t backlit. I had a hard time using these buttons in the dark. It would have been better if Samsung had at least made the buttons backlit.

On the left side, there’s a power button and a speaker grill. Yes, the speaker grill is actually on the side, right above the power button. Volume rockers, SIM slot and a microSD card slot sit on the left side of the device. The bottom of the device features a USB Type-B port, a headphone jack and a primary mic. It lacks a secondary mic for active noise cancellation.

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It weighs at 143g and while the metal back and the design of the Galaxy J5 Prime is really good, the device is quite slippery. So, I would suggest you get a case right away.

DISPLAY

The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime flaunts a sleek 5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels with 294 for the pixels per inch (PPI). Even though the device lacks an AMOLED panel and a 1080p screen, the screen is bright and colorful. It also lacks an ambient sensor but there’s an outdoor mode for watching the display under bright light. The outdoor feature does its work nicely as I had no problem using the device under direct sunlight. Viewing angle is quite decent as well.

Even with the device sporting a 720p screen, the display can go up against some of the 1080p displays. Not that I’m complaining or anything, but Samsung should have gone with an AMOLED display. The display would be more vibrant and the color reproduction would have been better. It is a bummer that the Samsung Galaxy J1 2016, a device worth 11,300, features a Super AMOLED display whereas a device worth 22,990 has gone with an IPS LCD display.

SOFTWARE

On the software side, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime ships with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box. The device comes with Touch Wiz UI on top. Previously, Samsung was criticized for its laggy and clogged interface. But the UI has come a long way as the company toned down TouchWiz and ditched lots of its bloatware. The device comes with a few pre-loaded Samsung apps which can be disabled. It also has preinstalled Microsoft Office apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Skype among others. The Galaxy J5 Prime does feature SBike mode, and Samsung’s S Power planning and S Secure.

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Even though I like a stock Android experience, I had no problem using the UI of the device. But it would have been better if Samsung made it simpler and toned down the interface of the applications. Other than this, the software front of the device is snappy and lag-free.

PERFORMANCE

Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is powered by an Exynos 7570 Quad-core 1.43 GHz Cortex-A53 64-bit processor that is aided by a Mali-T720 GPU and 2GB RAM. The device didn’t lag under normal usage, and after heavy usage, there were minor stutters while using different apps. I should mention that sometimes while gaming, the screen just freezes. So, if you’re not heavy into gaming, the Exynos 7570 Quad-core processor and the 2GB RAM will handle your everyday task quite nicely.

HARDWARE

On the hardware front, the device features 16GB of onboard storage. While 16GB of storage option might be sufficient to some, it wasn’t enough for me at all. Fortunately, there is a microSD card slot that helps to expand the storage up to 256GB. Its speaker is a setback because it is not loud at all and gets covered when using the device in landscape mode. I previously thought ‘speaker at the back’ was the worst placement for a speaker grill, but the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime made me change my mind. The device has a USB Type-B port for connectivity and charging purpose. It also supports USB on-the-go.

CAMERA

The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is equipped with a 13-megapixel rear facing camera with f/1.9 aperture. Under bright light, the camera does its job well and takes good pictures. The macro shots and wide-angle shots are good. However, during macro shots, the camera had a hard time focusing on any object. Like all devices of its price range, the Galaxy J5 Prime underperforms under low light as the pictures get noisy and grainy.

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The front facing camera of the device is of 5-megapixel with f/2.2 aperture. It takes some good social media ready pictures in a well-lit environment. Like the primary camera, it too suffers in dark. But in the dark, there is an option that makes the screen glow brightly like the ones seen on iPhones.

The camera app comes with features like Panorama, HDR and beauty face among others. There is a pro-mode which lets you toggle the ISO, White Balance and Exposure. It also lets you choose effects like Sepia, Greyscale, etc.

FINGERPRINT

The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime’s home button at the front serves as a fingerprint sensor. It is fast and easy to set up, with an option of adding multiple fingerprints. At first, the sensor did not function properly, judging every touch as ‘No match’. But as time passed, it started to adapt to my fingerprints and now I can unlock the device without any hiccups.

CONNECTIVITY

The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime has dual SIM slots for two GSM Nano-SIM cards. The device supports 4G connectivity. Other connectivity options include WiFi b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth v4.2, hotspot and FM Radio. The absence of NFC might discourage some buyers though.

BATTERY

The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime has a non-removable 2400mAh battery under the hood. Under heavy usage, which included navigating through the internet, watching videos and movies, and playing games constantly with lots of apps running in the background, the device got me a screen-on-time of 5 hours. Under moderate usage, the Galaxy J5 Prime lasted for a day and half. So, if you’re a heavy user, the device will last long without having to worry about charging it again and again. The only bummer is the absence of a removable back as there is no Quick charge.

CONCLUSION

Even with the increasing number of new smartphone manufacturers and distributors setting their roots in Nepal, Samsung is still the bestselling device here. It sells some bang-for-buck devices, and that trend looks set to continue with the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime. Even though its hardware specs are similar to some of the devices in the lower price range, the display, build quality, performance and camera are second to none.

Except for its rare stutters and poor functioning camera under low light, overall the device is quite snappy. And just as its name suggests, it is a prime smartphone in its price range. You won’t regret your decision if you spend your hard-earned cash to buy the Samsung J5 Prime.

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If you’re not impressed by the specs and performance of the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime, here are some other options for you:

Huawei GR5

Priced at Rs. 24,500, the Huawei GR5 offers a better rear camera, and a bigger battery than that of the Galaxy J5 Prime. However, quality of the 720p display is almost equal to the quality of the 1080p display Huawei GR5 possesses.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro

Priced at Rs. 27,999, the Redmi Note 3 Pro offers excellent performance with Snapdragon 650 SoC under the hood. It also offers a good 16MP rear facing camera and a huge 4100mAh battery.

Meizu M3 Note

Featuring an excellent design and a great battery life, the Meizu M3 Note is another good choice. However, the device’s camera is not good and the performance is average. It is priced at Rs. 24,995.

Gionee S6s

One of Gionee’s best smartphones, the Gionee S6s combines attractive looks, excellent build quality, superb front camera, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow out-of-the-box to go with an attractive price tag of Rs. 25,999. Having said that, you will compromise in 3 areas: performance, rear camera, and fast charging.

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DJI Mavic Pro launched in Nepal for Rs. 1,35,299

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November 19, 2016

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DJI Mavic Pro launched in Nepal for Rs. 1,35,299

The previous month has been quite a time for the drone lovers here in Nepal. They got to see the introduction of a whole new bunch of DJI’s drones. And after a few weeks, surprisingly, Starck Tech, a subordinate of Jyoti Group, launched the much awaited DJI Mavic Pro. The Mavic Pro is priced at Rs. 1,35,299 and including the fly more combo will cost Rs.162,999.

WHERE TO BUY DJI MAVIC PRO IN NEPAL:

Civil Trade Centre (CTC mall), Sundhara, Kathmandu, 5th Floor
Ph.no. 4250269,4254436,4258934
Evo Store, Labim Mall, Ground Floor, Pulchowk, Lalitpur
Tel: 977-1-‎5547648, 977-1-5554352
Evo Store, Sherpa Mall, Ground Floor, Durbar Marg
Tel: ‎977-1-4225486, ‎977-1-4220659
Evo Store, Mercantile Plaza, Ground Floor, Durbar Marg
Tel: 977-1-‎4212100, ‎977-1-4229660

If the specifications are considered, the DJI Mavic Pro is everything you’d want in a drone. It is equipped with a 4K camera and includes automated features such as collision-avoidance and precision flying. The device has a maximum flight time of 27 minutes, with speed up to 65 kilometers per hour. The aircraft is very light and can be folded into a small rectangle.

DJI Mavic Pro Specs Shootout:

12.35MP, 1/2.3″ CMOS sensor, FOV 78.8° 28 mm, f/2.2 lens
4K video at 30fps, 720p at 120fps
1080P/720P Live feed
Max Speed: 40mph (65kph) in Sport Mode
3-axis mechanical gimbal
Compact
FlightAutonomy
DJI Goggles – Displays 85-degree view from the drone in full 1080p
3830mAh battery with up to 27 minutes of flight
Transmission range of up to 4.3 mi (7km)
Dimensions: 83x83x198mm (when folded); Weight: 734g (including battery and propellers, excluding gimbal cover)
Two 1080p screens, Up to 1080p image transmission and OcuSync wireless low latency connection.

Rules and Regulations in Nepal Regarding the use of Drones:

It’s illegal to operate a drone in Nepal. But with official papers and permit, one can easily fly a drone. Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has set some rules regarding the use of drones. Operators must ensure that they follow the following rules/ laws issued by the Nepal Government:

You must first apply for and receive permission from the Civil Aviation Authority before flying a drone.
You cannot fly your drone over people or crowds of people.
Respect others privacy when flying your drone, there have been reports of locals not appreciating drones flying near them.
You must fly during daylight hours and only fly in good weather conditions.
Do not fly your drone over military installations, power plants or other areas that could cause concern among the local authorities.
Do not fly your drone near airports or in any area where aircraft are operating.

Process for obtaining a permit:

First of all, you should take permission letter from the municipality of the place that you want to fly a drone.
Second, you need to take a recommendation letter from the CDO office. The CDO office will give the recommendation letter only after getting the permission letter from the municipality.
Then the police headquarters of the places that you want to fly your drone over will give you a security clearance letter or even provide security in those areas, if necessary.
Then with security clearance letter and all the documents listed above, you should submit the documents to the CAAN. You do not need to pay money to get the permit to fly drones. The above-mentioned process will take 3 days in total.

Watch our Video Review of DJI Mavic Pro:

Xiaomi launches 7 new accessories in Nepal

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November 19, 2016

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Xiaomi launches 7 new accessories in Nepal

This year has been exciting. New films, gadgets, technology has surfaced in the market. In this release-o-mania, Xiaomi also has participated. As we all know Xiaomi, being a Chinese smartphone company has always put the reasonable price for its awesome products with spectacular features. This time also it has hit the market with exciting 8 news products. Here we at gadgetbytenepal.com list out the products with their specifications:

Mi Capsule Earphone

It comes with comfortable capsule design, hypoallergenic Silicone ear buds, Spiral damping system. It’s simple and minimal design lets you enjoy your music. It has been curved at 45⁰ for better fitting. It is so well designed that it never falls out from your ear irrespective of whatever you are doing. The 7mm dynamic driver unit produces powerful bass making it lightweight. It comes with volume control buttons and an in-built mic. The inner cables are wrapped in Kevlar fibers which give robustness, reduces tangles which enhance its durability. The price of Mi Capsule Earphone is NRs. 1,899.

Mi USB Fan

Xiaomi has launched a mini, portable, USB powered, Silicone composed fan. It is lightweight and can be disassembled for taking it on-the-go. It has standard USB port which can be paired with Mi Power Banks, laptops, desktop and even the mobiles using OTG cable. It is super quiet. Its ultra low power consumption makes it the choice of every individual. Its silicon composed body makes it safe for children and also provides flexibility for twist-n-turn in any direction. The price of Mi USB Fan in Nepal is NRs. 549.

Mi Selfie Stick

Either you are alone or with friend/s, a great selfie requires a good selfie stick. Xiaomi brings Selfie Stick for fulfilling your desire. It is made of Stainless Steel and Silicone which makes it lightweight(approx. 150 gms) and robust. It is highly portable due to its folding capabilities(minimum 18 cm and maximum 72 cm). It is paired with Bluetooth of your phone. The handle is made up of anti-slip silicone for comfortable and firm grip. The phone holder can be adjusted upto 180 degrees for best shots. The capture button is embedded in the handle for hassle-free selfies. The price of Mi Selfie Stick is NRs. 1,499.

Mi LED Light Prime

Nepali markets are occupied by the variety of LED light. In this situation, Xiaomi has also launched its new product Mi LED Light Prime. Mi LED Light Prime is a small and portable LED Light with the flexible body which can be rotated in any direction. It has 5 adjustable brightness level which can be toggled by pressing the switch provided at its base. It can be operated similarly as the Mi USB Fan. The price of Mi LED Light Prime is NRs. 799.

Mi VR Play

VR (Virtual Reality) is the most promising technology we have seen so far. Different companies are launching their VR Headset in the market. Among them, Xiaomi’s Mi VR Play has some unique features. It is composed of lightweight Lycra (nylon + spandex) which is durable as well as comfortable to wear. It has phone compartment which firmly holds the compatible phone sizes (ranging from 4.7″-5.7″). The phone is adjusted using the Dual Front Openings and the Anti-slip strips made of rubber are used as guides for positioning the phone. It has a two-way zip at the phone compartment. The Anti-reflective Lens provides crisp and clear view without hurting the eyes. It is so designed to provide border-less experiences. The price of Mi VR Play in Nepal is NRs. 1,999.

Mi Band 2

Mi Band 2 is the advanced edition of the Mi Band. It is composed of an anti-allergic material which gives snug and irritation free fit. It has power-efficient OLED(Organic Light-emitting Diode) Display and sensors. It has a single touch button to display the step count. Band 2 can use to monitor heartbeat, steps and sleep pattern. It is also used for notification alerts for calls and messages. It can be paired by Bluetooth 4.0. The improved pedometer algorithm efficiently detects the unnecessary movement and steps. The Band 2 is tough in any condition. It is IP67 splash resistant and resistant to scratches and fingerprints. The battery is powerful which runs continuous 20 days on a single charge. The price of Mi band 2 in Nepal is Rs. 4,499.

Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro

Made from aerospace grade metal, Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro is the best one I have seen so far in the market. It has unique Hybrid Dynamic + Balanced armature driver which delivers the richest quality of the music. It gives you the experience you had never before. The wires are durable as they are wrapped around with Kevlar fiber. The ear buds are angular in shape which gives the best fit as well as comfort. It has been designed using the latest technology and tuned by 4-times Best Tunning Grammy’s Award winner. The price of Mi In-ear Headphones Pro in Nepal is NRs. 3,299.

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Phones will now be 27% faster with Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 835

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November 18, 2016

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Phones will now be 27% faster with Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 835

Samsung had announced in October that the company was building a 10nm processor. And today, at a press event in New York, Qualcomm and Samsung announced that the Korean company will be manufacturing Qualcomm’s newest chipset that will power most of the premium smartphones of 2017.

If stats are considered, the processor is an absolute beast. Qualcomm and Samsung claim that the chip is 27% faster, houses 30% less space and uses 40% less power than today’s premium chips – Snapdragon 820 and 821. The Snapdragon 820 and 821 processors use a 14nm manufacturing technique.

The chipset will pack millions more transistors into a smaller sized processor. And the 10nm processor is really small, like really, really small (10 nanometers is 6,000 times shorter than the diameter of a strand of human hair). This will surely help smartphone manufacturers in making a thinner device, or use the ample extra space to house a larger battery.

Speaking at the event, Keith Kressin, Senior Vice President of Product Management for Qualcomm said, “Using the new 10nm process node is expected to allow our premium tier Snapdragon 835 processor to deliver power efficiency and increase performance while also allowing us to add a number of new capabilities that can improve the user experience of tomorrow’s devices.”

It was previously thought that Qualcomm was manufacturing Snapdragon 830 but with the launch of Snapdragon 835 we don’t know where the company stands with the 830.

We can expect the Snapdragon 835 to release along with a new premium smartphone (probably Samsung Galaxy S8) at the Mobile World Congress next February.

In a statement, the executive vice president and head of Samsung’s foundry business, Jong Shik Yoon, said, “This collaboration is an important milestone for our foundry business as it signifies confidence in Samsung’s leading chip process technology.”

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Nepzy App Review – A utility payment solution exclusively for Nepal

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November 17, 2016

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Nepzy App Review – A utility payment solution exclusively for Nepal

Imagine. You are waiting for someone who is always late—we all know someone like that. You want to call and ask them when they will be arriving. But then, you find out you don’t have enough balance on your phone. You want to recharge but you realize that there are no shops around.

It’s the middle of the night and you have to make an emergency call (say, your girlfriend is mad at you). But, you forgot to recharge. We all have been through those circumstances. Fortunately, you don’t need to worry anymore because there is Nepzy to help you out. Here is a list of things that you can do with Nepzy that will make your life easier.

1. Recharge you phone

You can instantly recharge your balance with Nepzy. Just enter your phone number, your mobile operator (NCELL, NTC OR UTL), select a plan (post-paid or pre-paid) and the amount you want to recharge. You will be surprised how easy it is to top-up your balance. Plus, Nepzy is giving you Rs. 10 cashback on recharge of Rs. 100 or more as a promotional offer.

2. Pay your ADSL and Landline bill

Paying our ADSL and landline bill has always been a hassle. If you are a busy person or are tired of standing in a queue to pay your ADSL or landline bill, then, you need to install Nepzy on your phone! With Nepzy, your ADSL and landline payment worries are over.

3. Recharge your TV subscription

Now, you can recharge your DISHHOME and continue enjoying your favorite TV shows without leaving your home. You just need to enter your subscriber ID and the amount according to your plan. You can also recharge SiMTV through Nepzy’s website. However, SiMTV recharge is not yet available on Nepzy’s app.

4. Book Flights online

You can also book domestic flights with your mobile phone if you have Nepzy. With this feature, you will get the cheapest flight because there are no agents in between. Moreover, Nepzy is giving out “Cherry on the cake “offer which will help you to save extra money which you can use for shopping!

5. Nepzy E-wallet

“Be it SCT, VISA debit, credit cards or net banking. If it’s being used in Nepal, it’s being used on Nepzy.” Yes, with this motto, Nepzy allows you to have your own e-wallet. You don’t need to enter you Card info every time you make payments. Thus, Nepzy will make your payment faster and easier.

Alright, with that all said, you might still have questions about the security and privacy issues with Nepzy. Well, in my opinion, it is very safe. Nepzy is secured with 128 bit EV SSL. Additionally, it is GODADDY.COM, and Nepzy strictly follows PCI compliance. If you are not a technical guy, it basically means you don’t need to worry while punching in those credit card numbers.

Furthermore, I found the user interface on the app and the website pretty easy to use. It also stores your phone number and your preferences so you don’t need to enter it again. Plus, with many promotional offers from Nepzy, you should definitely give it a shot.

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However, with the competitors like eSewa, ipay in the market, I think Nepzy should work more on the functionality of its mobile app (UI is great but what’s the use if one can’t use it!).

You can get the Nepzy app from google play store and apple store. Give it a try and tell us about your experience in the comment section below.

Gionee S9 with Dual Rear Camera Launched

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November 16, 2016

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Gionee S9 with Dual Rear Camera Launched

Gionee has launched the S9 smartphone, the first Gionee phone to sport dual rear cameras, at an event in China on November 15th. It is a successor to Gionee S8 that was launched at Mobile World Congress in February and was later released in June this year. The Phone follows a typical guideline for phones in 2016 and considering the specs the phone sounds more like a “flagship wannabe” and less like a flagship itself. The phone that is priced at CNY 2499 (Rs. 39,482 approx) and comes in color options of Black, Gold and Rose Gold.

The phone follows the design guideline of its predecessor which can be easily said to look like the Apple-inspired design which is common for many Chinese phone manufacturers these days. The phone comes in a 7.4 mm thick metal unibody that has a home button with an integrated fingerprint sensor and two capacitive buttons for back and recent apps are on its sides. It has 5.5″ LCD display with 2.5D curved glass and offers the resolution 1080*1920 giving 401 PPI and 70.8% screen to body ratio. Under the hood, the phone is powered by 2GHz octa-core MediaTek (MT6755) Helio P10 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM. It comes with native storage of 64 GB and can be expanded upto 128GB via SD card in its hybrid dual Sim tray. It runs on Amigo OS 3.5 built on top of Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

It’s the imaging department where the phone has a strong chance of coming in limelight. This time around, Gionee has decided to go on board with dual rear camera bandwagon. Since many phone manufacturers have been putting two lenses at the back instead of one as dual cameras can aid upto different features like wide angles, faster focus, optical zooming and better Bokeh effect. In this setup of vertically placed 13MP and 5MP that Gionee has come up with, is said to have added the advantage of focusing on production of the depth of field effect. The primary rear camera of 13 megapixel uses the camera sensor from Sony whereas the secondary rear camera of 5 megapixel uses that of Samsung. The selfies will undoubtedly come good with a 13-megapixel camera bundled with a Selfie flash.

The S9 weighing 168gm is found 20 gm heavier than its predecessor but the added weight doesn’t seem to upgrade the battery capacity which might be a let down to power users out there. Hence, the battery capacity of the phone is 3000mAh which is just same as the Gionee S8.

The phone will go on sale in China from November 25th and for the global release of the phone, we have not heard any officials words yet. Hopefully, in near future Gionee will launch this new phone in the market of Nepal as well. We can’t wait to see how well this first dual lens setup on any Gionee phone is gonna perform. Are you excited about what Gionee is offering in its new product? Do you think it’s worth an upgrade for those owning a Gionee S8 already? Please feel free to write down your opinion towards this newly released Gionee S9 in the comment section down below.

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iPhone 7 and 7 plus now available from Apex Digital too

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iPhone 7 and 7 plus now available from Apex Digital too

With every new release of iPhone, the customers of Apple products are noticeably increasing in the market of Nepal, so are the authorized retailing outlets. A new name has been added to the list of Apple Products Retailers in Nepal and it is no other than Apex Digital. The Apple’s latest and greatest iPhone 7 and 7 plus are now available from six different outlets of Apex Digital located at six different locations viz. Pako New Road (9801813415), Narayangarh (9801813416), Pokhara (9801813417), Dharan (9801813418), Damak (9801813420), Bhaktapur, Thimi (9801813421). It wouldn’t be out of place to mention that, Apex Digital has announced that it will be giving away free tempered glass and back cover to its first 100 customers.

The iPhone 7 will be available in 32 GB, 128 GB, and 256GB storage models in color options of (matte) Black instead of space gray, Silver, Gold and Rose Gold priced at Rs.91000, Rs. 105500 and Rs.119500, respectively. Moreover, it is said that the newly introduced color option in iPhone 7 family which is called Jet Black, a high gloss aluminum finish, is also available which only comes in storage option of either 128 GB or 256 GB.

Similarly, the iPhone 7 plus will be available in 32 GB, 128 GB, and 256GB storage models in color options of (matte) Black instead of space gray, Silver, Gold and Rose Gold priced at Rs.108000, Rs. 122500 and Rs.136000, respectively. Like the iPhone 7, the Jet black color option for iPhone 7 plus is also available for storage models of either 128GB or 256 GB.

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For those already owning an iPhone 6s or 6s plus and not sure whether to upgrade or not, we would like to mention few key changes that you’ll be finding in the new iPhone 7 or 7plus as compared to your old device: 25% more brighter display, new more powerful and power efficient A10 fusion chip which can intelligently switch between more powerful dual cores or more efficient dual cores as and when required, new virtual home button which is more of a 3D touch button instead of a mechanical one, better and louder sounding stereo speakers, water resistance of IP67, better Selfie camera of 7MP instead of 5MP, unlike iPhone 6s iPhone 7 has OIS, unlike iPhone 6s plus iPhone 7 plus has a dual camera setup which works as one and gives you ability to optical zooming of 2x and a new camera mode called the portrait mode that gives your portraits the look and feel of those from the DSLRs with depth of field effect, iPhone 7 houses a 2GB RAM that is same as 6s and 6s plus but iPhone 7 plus houses a 3GB RAM instead.

If you’re still not sure of either to buy a new iPhone or not or want to know more about these two new iPhones then check out our in-depth article here in this link.

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