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How to Solve Facebook App Battery Drain Issue

We all love Facebook, don’t we? It certainly has made connecting with people a lot easier. However, if you use Android then you should consider deleting the Facebook application from your device; because there have been numerous cases that showed Android Facebook app drains the battery of your smartphone by upto 20% (don’t worry, we will talk about the solution later).

The Case

After receiving a lot of complaints about the Facebook app from android users, about a year ago Facebook’s central item officer, Chris Cox, asked his staff to ditch iPhones and use Android until the problem was solved.  However, the problem seems to be persistent despite many updates.

Android blogger Russell Holly, from Android Central, detailed the issues with the app on January. Which, in turn, lead bloggers from Tech World Zone and The Guardian and a Reddit user named pbrandes_eth to test and see the problem for themselves.

The blogger from TWZ  used Huawei Nexus 6P for testing and reported that the phone had 20% more battery after dumping the Facebook app. The result was true for every day on average over the period of a week.  Although, Android’s built-in battery monitoring statistics didn’t show Facebook using an excessive amount of battery, the battery consumption by Android OS and Android Framework decreased after uninstalling the app.

Similarly, users engaged in the Reddit post by pbrandes_eth found that when the Facebook and Facebook Messenger apps were deleted from the phone, the phone performed 15% faster. Pbandes_eth tested 15 separate apps and documented the findings. This drove other Reddit users to test other devices. They found similar results when testing for app executing performance.

The cases show that Facebook evidently does not spare your phone’s battery and performance. One reason for these issues maybe because there is a lot happening on Facebook and it needs to run continuously.

So, it’s best for your Android device if you ditch the Facebook app and use other methods to use Facebook on your smartphone.

Alternatives to Facebook app:

  1. You can use the light version of the official Facebook app. You can get it here:

2. Use Facebook from your browser( Mozilla, Chrome, Opera).

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Yu Yunicorn Launched in Nepal Exclusively on Kaymu’s Black Friday Sale

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Pashupati Tradelink Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Micromax phones in Nepal, has officially launched the Yu Yunicorn exclusively on Kaymu during the Black Friday sales. As Kaymu’s special Black Friday offer, buyers will be able to pre-book the device for Rs. 24,500 (Rs. 2,400 discount) and also get a free Braven 105 speaker worth Rs. 6,300.

Talking about the device, the Yu Unicorn boasts a sleek looking 5.5-inch 1080 x 1920 pixels IPS LCD display with 401 as the display’s pixel per inch. Under the hood, it is powered by an Octa-core MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 processor. The processor is paired with a whopping 4GB RAM and Mali-T860MP2 as the GPU. It features a 13-megapixel rear facing camera with f/2.2 aperture and a front facing camera with a 5-megapixel front facing camera with f/2.0 aperture.

Yu Yunicorn Price in Nepal: Rs. 26,990 Rs. 24,590
Yu Yunicorn Price in Nepal: Rs. 26,950 Rs. 24,500

The Yu Yunicorn features 32GB of onboard storage with an option to expand it up to 256GB via a microSD card. It, however, runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, a major drawback to most. The device comes with a fingerprint sensor. It is a dual hybrid SIM device, so you’ll have to choose between a second SIM card and a microSD card. A huge 4000mAh battery runs the show.

It’s really amazing how we are getting to see new phones release here almost every day. This is surely good news for all smartphone lovers and buyers as all of us are getting scores of devices to choose from.

What do you think of the Yu Yunicorn? Do you think it will be a hit in Nepal? Let us know.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Yu Yunicorn:

DISPLAY 5.5-inch 1080 x 1920 pixels IPS LCD display with 401 PPI
CHIPSET MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10
CPU Octa-core processor
GPU Mali-T860MP2
REAR FACING CAMERA 13-megapixel with f/2.2 aperture, dual tone flash
FRONT FACING CAMERA 5-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture
OPERATING SYSTEM Android 5.1.1 Lollipop with Around YU 2.0
RAM 4GB
INTERNAL STORAGE 32GB
EXPANDABLE STORAGE Up to 256GB via microSD
FINGERPRINT SENSOR Available
SIM Dual Hybrid SIM (Nano, dual stand-by)
COLOR(S) AVAILABLE Silver, Gold, Graphite
BATTERY 4000mAh
PRICE Rs. 26,950 Rs. 24,500
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Where to Buy iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in Nepal – A Complete Guide

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GNext Communications recently launched the new iPhones: iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in Nepal. If you love an elegant and powerful phone, the new iPhones must have got your attention. However, if you hadn’t had the time to read about the new iPhones yet, watch this short video made by our team.

Okay! Now, let’s talk about where and how you can buy iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in Nepal.

Where to buy iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in Nepal? 

According to GNext (the authorized distributor of apple products in Nepal), you can buy the new iPhones from 8 authorized resellers. Plus, the good news is you can also get yourself an iPhone from outside the Kathmandu Valley. There are 3 retailers outside Kathmandu– 1 in Butwal, 1 in Biratnagar and 1 in Birtamod. Here is the list of authorized resellers:

  • Evo Store, Kathmandu Valley (9801304561)
  • Futureworld, Kathmandu Valley (9849404974)
  • Oliz Store, Kathmandu Valley (9861060000)
  • New Sonu Mobile, Kathmandu Valley (9751093612)
  • Apex Digital, Kathmandu Valley (9801813415)
  • Computer Sales Center, Butwal (9857030163)
  • H.D. Enterprises, Biratnagar (9802023165)
  • Quality Computer, Birtamod (9852671548)

Yet, if some other stores say they can facilitate you with iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus at cheaper prices. Be Aware! Only the stores that are listed above can sell iPhones in Nepal legally! iPhones bought besides these stores might be gray (illegal) and you might be penalized.

Now, I am going to tell you the advantages of buying your new iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus in Nepal from the authorized retailers.

1. VAT BILL

You get a VAT bill when you buy iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus in Nepal from GNext authorized resellers. I don’t need to tell you much about the advantage of having a VAT bill- you are smarter than me! One perk of VAT bill is that you know it’s legal!

2. IMEI Registered

Furthermore, the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are pre-registered at Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) if you buy it from authorized retailers. There are a lot of advantages of registering your smartphone’s IMEI  at NTA; one is the ability to claim or track your phone in case you lose it. Also, NTA  recently announced that all the customers must register the IMEI number of their smartphones, otherwise, your phone might be blocked. Anyway, do not worry, if you don’t know how to register your smartphone’s IMEI, read here:

HOW TO REGISTER YOUR SMARTPHONES IMEI IN NEPAL

Moreover, in case you bought iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus in Nepal already, click here to find out if your iPhone is genuine.

3.Warranty

All the authorized retailer will give you one year of warranty (replacement warranty on factory defects and Nepal-Authorized warranty on software and hardware). But, remember, the warranty will not cover Physical or Water damages.

4. EMI

I know, you want an iPhone7 or iPhone7 Plus as soon as possible but you are worried about not having all the cash right now. Well, these retailers might be able to help you with it. According to Evo Store, if you are credit card holder of NABIL, Global IME, NIBL, Laxmi, Himalayan or Siddhartha Bank, you can buy iPhone7 or iPhone7 Plus with 12-months EMI plan. For detail information, please contact respective stores.

Finally, if you want an iPhone, get one! But, only from the places that will make your investment worth and safe– with warranty, VAT bill, and IMEI registration.

A 5 second video that crashes any iPhones or iPads

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Well, what kind of bugs do you think is needed, to crash any iPhone or iPad? Apparently, a five-second video does the job. A 5-second .mp4 video that crashes any iPhones or iPads, is going viral since yesterday.

Glitch Video: https://vk.com/doc106491973_439166823

If you’re an iPhone or iPad user and hasn’t got a .mp4 video link from any of your friends recently then you are lucky to not have a friend pulling pranks on you. A five-second video circling the web has been reported to have crashed iPhones and iPads of many. But if you by any chance happen to be a victim. There is no need to panic. The bug won’t have a long-lasting effect on your device. The victimized device will work as it was working before just after a force reboot.

A forced reboot can be done on your device by simply pressing the home button and lock button together for around 10 seconds. The new iPhone 7/7 Plus users are likely to panic more because, unlike old devices, force reboot is done by pressing volume down and lock button together in these new devices. Then the apple logo will start showing up, that’s the boot screen. After a minute or two, your device is all good to go. But remember, not to play that video again. If you do, you have to repeat the same fix again.

For those wondering what’s in the video that actually makes any iPhones or iPads freeze, when you play the video in Safari, you would see a boy standing by his bed and catching something like a paper that is passed to him. The word “HONEY” is overlayed on the video. At the end of the video, there’s this credential to a Russian Social Networking site, Miaopai. There is literally nothing in that 5 seconds video. What happens is after the video is done playing. You’ll notice your phone slowing down, freezing up and finally crashing in just lesser than 30 seconds. If you are one of those who believes your phone will fix on its own, you’ll be waiting forever staring at your screen playing that video buffering kind of graphics.

The bug is most likely sparked because the video is a corrupt file which starts a memory leak chain when it is opened in Apple’s Safari web browser, reports The Next Web.

The Apple hasn’t said much regarding this issue and will certainly fix it with an update very soon. So, stay away from such video links until your device gets a new update.
And for those Android Fanboys who are thinking to search for that video link with the intent of sending it to their friend with iPhone or iPad who always argues saying IOS is greater than Android, just don’t do it. But still, if you do, let them know about the quick fix.

Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro and Redmi Note 2 receive price drop

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Over a year has passed since the Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro and Redmi Note 2 were released here in Nepal. But Mi Nepal is still trying appeal to its buyers, or that’s what we can assume after the devices’ recent price drop.

Vatsal Impex Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Xiaomi in Nepal, has slashed the price of the Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro and Redmi Note 2, and the devices are now available for Rs. 14,499 and Rs. 17,999 respectively. Priced at Rs. 15,999 and Rs. 19,999 previously, these devices could be a good choice for you if you don’t mind your smartphone running on older Android versions.

Cheaper one of the two, the Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro sports a 4.7-inch HD display. It is powered by a Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor that is paired with Adreno 360 GPU and 2GB RAM. It runs on Android 4.4.4 KitKat, which could be a huge let off for some. It comes with a small 2200mAh battery which can be charged quickly as it supports Quick Charge 1.0.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 2, on the other hand, packs some impressive looking specifications. It features a crisp 5.5-inch full HD display with 403 as its PPI. If the fact that the device is running on Android 5.0 Lollipop is ignored, it is an excellent buy. Under the hood, it is equipped with a Quad-core MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 SoC. It runs on 2GB RAM and has an internal storage of 16GB which can be expanded up to 32 GB just like its predecessor- the Redmi 2 Pro. It is backed by a 3060mAh battery which will make sure that you will not run out of power very soon, and the fact that it supports fast battery charging is a huge bonus.

Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro in a nutshell:

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro new Price in Nepal: Rs. 14,499
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro new Price in Nepal: Rs. 14,499

DISPLAY: 4.7-inch 720 x 1280 pixels HD display (312 PPI)
CHIPSET: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
CPU: Quad-core processor with 1.2 GHz clock speed
GPU: Adreno 306
REAR FACING CAMERA: 8MP with f/2.2 aperture
FRONT FACING CAMERA: 2MP
OPERATING SYSTEM: Android 4.4.4 Kitkat
INTERNAL STORAGE: 16GB
EXPANDABLE STORAGE: Up to 32GB
RAM: 2GB
SIM: Dual Sim
BATTERY: 2200mAh
PRICE: Rs. 15,999 Rs. 14,499

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 in a nutshell:

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 new Price: Rs. 17,999
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 new Price in Nepal: Rs. 17,999

DISPLAY: 5.5-inch 1080 x 1920 pixels full HD display (403 PPI)
CHIPSET: MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10
CPU: Octa-core processor clocked at 2.0 GHz
GPU: PowerVR G6200
REAR FACING CAMERA: 13MP with f/2.2 aperture
FRONT FACING CAMERA: 5MP with f/2.0 aperture
OPERATING SYSTEM: Android 5.0 Lollipop
INTERNAL STORAGE: 16GB
EXPANDABLE STORAGE: Up to 32GB via microSD card
RAM:2GB
FAST BATTERY CHARGING: Available
SIM: Dual SIM
BATTERY: 3060mAh
PRICE: Rs. 19,999 Rs. 17,999

Related article: Top Smartphones Under Rs. 20,000

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Colors unveils camera focused Pride P85+ in Nepal

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It hasn’t yet been a fortnight since the launch of Colors Pride P85 (the budget phone with fingerprint scanner), Colors Mobile Nepal has already launched another phone in the Pride series — Colors Pride P85+. The company has priced the phone at NPR 12,995 and claims to feature an excellent back and front camera.

Colors P85+ Features:

Colors Pride P85+ comes with Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 with stock UI. It has 5.3-inch HD IPS, 1280×720 HD resolution screen with Asahi glass protection. It packs 16GB of onboard storage and 2 GB of RAM. It has MT6580 1.3GHz QuadCore Processor which is a budget-end 32-bit chipset from Mediatek. We can expect the phone to perform “satisfactory” for your day to day needs. The phone also supports microSD card upto 32GB so you can enjoy all your favorite apps.

Furthermore, Colors Pride P85+ has 2600 mAh Li-ion battery which is removable. According to the company, the phone has the standby time of 585 hours; with talk time of 1170 min and 702 min on 2G and 3G respectively.

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Colors claim the Pride P85+ to be a camera focused phone with Samsung lens on the front and back. Here are some features of the camera:

  • 13MP Rear Camera with Triple LED Flash and wider F2.0 aperture lens 
  • 5P F2.0 lens from Samsung on rear camera (same sensor used on the Redmi Note 3)
  • Quick Autofocus and highly sensitive sensors
  • Manual mode, HDR, and panorama  
  • 8 MP Front Camera
  • Flash and front focus sensor with face beauty and HDR on front camera

Finally, Colors Pride P85+ has a metallic body with speakers on the side. It comes with WI-FI, GPS & AGPS, G-Sensor, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor. However, unlike its smaller counterpart Pride P85, it lacks a fingerprint sensor. Also, you can use two SIMs at once (one standard 2G SIM and one Micro 3G SIM) on this phone. It is available in Gold-White and Full Gold color.

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GoPro Hero5 Black now in Nepal!

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If you love extreme sports and want to capture every moment of it or you just simply like the idea of capturing your life, you should know that GoPro is the best thing out there in the market. With GoPro you can capture videos or photos in HD while still being engaged in the activity (I know even your smartphone can capture in HD but the downside with smartphone camera is that you miss out all the fun; because you are busy clicking the photos.)

And, to Nepali GoPro fans who are waiting for an upgraded version, the wait is over. The GoPro Hero5 Black is now available in Nepal at NPR 35,000. You can buy it from Sastodeal. Why is GoPro Hero5 Black so awesome? Well, here are some of the features of GoPro Hero5 Black that make it so alluring.

Design

The Hero5 Black is 44.5mm tall and 62mm wide, weighing 117g. Although it might look small, you will be surprised by the amount of possible things you can do with it with ease. It has a touchscreen on its back which makes it very convenient to use. The new UI is so straightforward that even a first-timer can pick it up and use it in no time. Plus, the new rounded corners on Hero5 Black feels good in your hand.

Camera

The camera can shoot 4k videos at 30fps, 2.7K at 60fps. 1440p at 80fps and 1080p at 120fps. It can take Wide Dynamic Range 12 megapixel still photos. The new GoPro supports RAW format as well. You also get increased image stability when things are little shaky– it uses electronic image stabilization rather than optical image stabilization.

Voice Control

This is a completely new feature exclusive to Hero5 Black and Hero5 session. You can now say few commands to start/stop recording and capturing. The voice control supports 7 languages: English (U.S., Australian, U.K.), German, French, Italian, Spanish (EU, N.A.), Chinese, Japanese.

The disadvantage of this feature is that anyone can command your GoPro. For instance, you asked your GoPro to start recording, but your friend decided to play a joke on you and ask it to stop (friends love pranking).

Waterproof

Unlike previous versions, you don’t need a separate housing to shoot in water. The inbuilt waterproof technology in Hero5 lets you shoot up to 10m inside water. So, just jump in, and start capturing!go-pro-hero-5

Better Audio

The new GoPro Hero5 Black has 3 microphones and the new software picks the best one for you. So, you can talk freely and need not worry about the audio quality.

GoPro+

A new cloud connection feature allows  GoPro Hero 5 to auto-upload your recordings to your GoPro+ account over Wi-Fi while the camera is charging. You can then also edit and share your captures with GoPro+.

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GPS

You can now enable GPS while taking videos in GoPro Hero5 Black. Once the GPS is locked into satellite, it can collect information about your GPS path, speed, altitude, g-force, and elevation gain during your recording session. This feature was not available in previous GoPros’.

In addition to these features, the battery on GoPro Hero5 Black is packed with twice the power compared to its predecessor. Therefore, you can record more! To find out about the battery performance, click here. Plus, the company claims this is the best product they have made so far.

So, with the new features like voice control (that will make capturing hands-free), better audio and water-resistance, do you think you will get yourself a GoPro Hero5 Black?

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

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‘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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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