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Nepali Airplane companies ban Samsung Galaxy Note 7

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With international airplane companies already banning the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, Nepal’s leading airplane companies, Yeti Airlines and Buddha Air, have followed the trend by banning use of the device in their airplanes.

Samsung is dealing with an immense pressure ever since the release of the Galaxy Note 7. There have been reports of the Galaxy Note 7 exploding almost everywhere. Samsung was quick to react by issuing a global recall of the Note 7. However, this step has resulted in the company losing billions of dollars.

Read more: Samsung recalls all Note 7

Most of the international airlines functioning in Nepal have already banned the Note 7. And Yeti Airlines and Buddha Air have been the first to react among the Nepali Airline companies.

Both the companies have requested their customers to turn off their Galaxy Note 7 when on board. The users of the device will have to carry their Note 7 in their hand luggage with the companies stating that keeping it inside their luggage is completely restricted. You can read other rules in the pictures below:

Yeti Airlines' bulletin on the ban of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7.
Yeti Airlines’ press release regarding the ban of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7.
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Buddha Air’s press release regarding the ban of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7.

The two companies have taken this step even though Samsung has started releasing a new batch of Galaxy Note 7 that reportedly doesn’t have battery problems. However, there have been reports of the device’s battery capacity decreasing and overheating in Korea.

Read more: Newly replaced Samsung Galaxy Note 7 still having battery problems.

Samsung is set to release the Galaxy Note 7 on 7th October 2016 in India. The company was previously releasing the Galaxy Note 7 in Nepal before Dashain. But with all this battery fiasco, it looks as though the company will release the device after the festival. You can, however, buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in the gray markets for more than Rs. 1,20,000.

Nepal Telecom’s 2073 Festive Offers this Dashain, Tihar and Chhat

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With streets filled with festive offers and home with a festive environment, Nepal Telecom is offering decent deals on mobile data this Dashain, Tihar, and Chhat. Both prepaid and postpaid Telecom users with GSM and CDMA SIMs can also benefit from free voice call and SMS services.

Between Asoj 15 (October 1) and Asoj 29 (October 15), and Kartik 12(October 28) to Kartik 21 (November 6), Nepal Telecom will provide 100MB data for Rs.50 and 250MB for Rs.100. The 100MB data will have a validity of 5 days and 250MB data for 10 days. Also for the customers choosing the mentioned packages will be provided with 10 minutes of free talk time and 10 Messages for 100MB data. Similarly, 250MB data pack buyers will receive 25 minutes of free talk time and 25 free text messages.

Similarly, Both GSM and CDMA users can benefit from the Night data package. The package of 500MB data (Valid for 7 days) with Rs.40 price and 1200MB data (Valid for 15 days) with Rs.85 will work between 10pm in the night to 6am in the morning. According to Telecom, the night offer is valid from Asoj 15 to next 3 months.

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During Asoj 22 to Asoj 29, and Kartik 14 to Kartik 21, prepaid and postpaid users will also be offered with 10 percent discount on voice calls a which means prepaid voice call will be offered for Rs 1.35/min and postpaid users will be discounted to 90 Paisa/min.  Also, the SMS services have been cut by 50% during the offer period.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime Launched in Nepal

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Samsung Mobile Nepal has launched the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime in Nepal for Rs.29,490 (32GB) and Rs. 27,990(16GB). The device is an upgrade to the previously released Galaxy J7 (2016).

J7 Prime is a mid-range device that comes in a full-metal unibody design. The device sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD full HD display with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels at 401 ppi. This is a downgrade in the screen department since Super AMOLED is crispier and better than IPS LCD Display.

[Update: Samsung J7 Prime (16GB) is priced at Rs. 27,990 and Samsung J7 Prime (32GB) is priced at Rs 29,490.]

Under the hood, J7 prime packs Exynos 7870 Octa octa-core processor clocked at 1.6 GHz. All this is paired with a Mali-T830MP2 GPU. The device runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box with TouchWiz skin on top. It has an onboard storage of 16 or 32GB and 3GB RAM. The storage can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card.

In the camera department, the device features a 13-megapixel rear facing camera with f/1.9 aperture. It has an 8-megapixel front facing camera with f/1.9 aperture. The device is equipped with a back facing flash and not the front facing flash which was seen in J5 and J7. The rear facing shooter can capture videos up to 1080p.

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Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime is priced at Rs. 29,490 in Nepal.

J7 Prime is powered by a 3300mAH battery which will sure last long. Other than these, the device comes with a fingerprint sensor and microUSB v2.0. It also features Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.1, and GPS.

Here’s all you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime:

  • 5.5-inch IPS LCD full HD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels (401pi)
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with TouchWiz
  • Ultra Power Saving Mode, Ultra Data Saving Mode, SBike Mode.
  • 16/32GB ROM with expandable storage (up to 256GB)
  • 3GB RAM
  • 13 MP Rear Facing Camera with f/1.9 aperture and LED Flash
  • 8 MP Front Facing Camera with f/1.9 aperture
  • Exynos 7870 Octa Chipset
  • Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 processor
  • Mali-T830MP2GPU
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Non-removable 3300mAH battery

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Pricing and Availablity:

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime is available for purchase from different Samsung retail outlets located all over Nepal. The device is available in Gold color option.

Review of Samsung J7 Prime in Nepal:

Dashain Deal: Micromax Nepal Announces Max Utsav Campaign

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Pashupati Tradeline, the authorized distributor of Micromax Smartphones in Nepal, has launched a Dashain-Tihar campaign. Officially known as “Max Utsav, Upahar Maximum, Khusi Maximum“, buyers of Micromax mobiles will get a chance to win Suzuki Motorbike as a bumper prize. This is an exciting offer for people who are planning to buy a new smartphone this dashain for  family members or loved ones.

Customers also get a scratch card where there is a sure shot cash discount upto Rs.5,000. Also, five lucky buyers will get a chance to win LED TV’s and one couple will get a chance of Dubai Tour Package.

Micromax is always known for providing good budget phones at an affordable price. Recently, they launched Canvas 5 Lite for Rs. 12,100 that comes with 5-inch HD display, quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and 8MP camera. Listed down are the lists of Micromax Phones that are available for purchase in Nepal:

Model Name Price in MRP
Canvas Spark 2 Plus Rs. 8,250
Canvas Selfie 4 Rs. 11,110
Canvas Express 4G Rs. 12,518
Canvas Nitro 3 Rs. 14,190
Canvas Pulse Rs. 19,720
Canvas 5 Rs. 20,400
Canvas 6 Rs. 23,650
Canvas Selfie Rs. 29,480

Micromax has a wide range of smartphones ranging from Rs.8250 to Rs.29,480. Buyers could select their new smartphones as per their budget, required specification, or their need of use.

Sastodeal’s Great Dashain Genuine Sale: Everything You Need to Know

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Sastodeal, one of the largest eCommerce website of Nepal, is holding “Great Dashain Genuine Sale” from September 30, 2016 to October 3, 2016. The firm is opening new avenues for old schooled traditional buyers to go online and get the best deals.

The online retailer has classified its sale into three different categories: Sasto, Dherai Sasto, and Atti Sasto. In Sasto category, users can get upto 30% discount, while one can expect upto 49% discount in Dherai Sasto category. Atti Sasto category lets you get upto 70% off.

Sastodeal claims that the Great Dashain Genuine Sale will feature over two hundred genuine brands that include Hisense, CG, LG, Rock Port, Colors, The Body Shop, Vans, Bossini, and more. With that, customers have freedom to choose from 20000+ products ranging from clothing to electronics.

Sastodeal recently launched its official android app to make user’s shopping experience a whole lot easier. They have also planned to launch the iOS version in coming days. For this genuine sale, the company has already ramped up its offline marketing budget by showcasing a banner in the sky bridge near Ratnapark, Kathmandu.

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Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 Launched in Nepal For Rs. 11,390

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Samsung Mobile Nepal has launched the successor of the Galaxy J1 2015 with the Galaxy J1 2016. The company has priced the phone at Rs. 11,390 making it one of their most affordable budget phones.

The Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 offers a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. It is powered by a 32bit quad-core Cortex A7 processor (Spreadtrum SC9830) with all the four cores operating at a frequency of 1.3Ghz. It has 1GB of DDR3 RAM and 8GB of onboard storage with around 3.5GB available at first boot. The storage can be further expanded via a dedicated microSD card for upto 256GB.

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The Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 is currently running on Android 5.1.1 OS with Touch wiz UI and has already received a new update that improves device stability and bug fixes. Samsung has added features like Ultra data saving, Ultra Power Saving, and S bike Mode in the Galaxy J1 2016. Up front, the phone houses a 2MP selfie snapper with f/2.2 aperture lens. On the back, there is a 5MP primary camera with LED flash and 720P video recording capabilities. The back of the Galaxy J1 2016 is removable giving the user access to a 2050mAh battery and two SIM card slot that supports 4G LTE with LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps.

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Like with the other budget phones from Samsung, the J1 2016 lacks important sensors like auto brightness and Gyro. The phone also lacks a secondary microphone and fast charging capabilities. Other connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1, A-GPS, GLONASS, FM radio, and microUSB v2.0.

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The Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 is available for purchase in Nepal from different offline Samsung retail outlets all across the nation. So what do you think about the Galaxy J1 2016? Leave your opinion down below:

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Xiaomi Mi5s and Mi5s Plus Launched: Everything You Need To Know

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Xiaomi has launched its new midrange flagship smartphones on 27th September in Beijing. The company launched the successor of Mi5 in the press meet, Xiaomi Mi 5s, and Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus.

Talking about Xiaomi Mi 5s, it is the smaller of the two devices released today. While the Mi 5s sports a 5.15-inch 1080 x 1920 pixels display, the Mi5s Plus sports a larger 5.7-inch display. Both these phone’s display have 1080P resolution and  600 nits of brightness. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor that is clocked at 2.15GHz. This is a powerful chipset that is nearly 10 percent faster than its predecessor – Snapdragon 820. All this is supported by 3GB, 4GB or 6GB of RAM, depending on the onboard storage. The Xiaomi Mi 5s is available in two different storage options, 64GB and 128GB that has 3GB and 4GB of RAM respectively. The Mi5s Plus is available is also available in 2 storage options, 64GB and 128GB that has 4GB and 6GB of RAM respectively.

The Mi5's back panel was made up of glass, the Xiaomi Mi5s comes with a metal body.
The Mi5’s back panel was made up of glass, the Xiaomi Mi5s comes with a metal body.

Talking about the camera, the Xiaomi Mi 5s packs a decent 12-megapixel rear facing camera that features a Sony IMX 378 sensor. The front facing camera is of 4-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture and an 80-degree viewing angle. The Xiaomi Mi5s Plus, however, has dual 13-megapixel cameras on the back that work similarly to that on the Huawei P9.

On the software front, both these devices comes with Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box with MIUI 8 on top. Another amazing feature that’s restricted to only Mi5s is an under-glass Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor which is located up front. The Mi5s Plus has a fingerprint scanner on the rear. Connectivity wise, both these devices has a USB-Type C connector, dual SIM capabilities, and Quick Charge 3.0. All this is fully supported by a big 3,200 mAh battery on the Mi5s and 3800mAh on the Mi5s Plus which will last you long because of the 1080p display.

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Here’s all you need to know about the Xiaomi Mi5s and Mi5s Plus:

DISPLAY 5.15-inch (Mi5s); 5.7-inch (Mi5s Plus) 1080 x 1920 pixels display
CHIPSET Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
CPU Quad-core (2×2.15 GHz Kryo & 2×1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU Adreno 530
OPERATING SYSTEM Android 6.0 Marshmallow with MI UI 8 on top
INTERNAL MEMORY 64GB/128GB
EXPANDABLE MEMORY NO
RAM 3GB/4GB/6GB
REAR CAMERA 12 MP Sony IMX378 with f/2.0 aperture, Phase detection autofocus (Mi5s)

13MP Dual Lens Camera (Mi5s Plus)

FRONT CAMERA 4MP with f/2.0 aperture
SIM Dual SIM
BATTERY 3200mAh (Mi5s); 3800mAh (mi5s Plus)
FINGERPRINT Available (Under-glass)
FAST CHARGING Quick Charge 3.0 available (83% in 30 min)
COLOR(S) AVAILABLE Silver, Gray, Gold, Rose Gold
PRICE Around $300/$349 (mi 5s); Around $345/$390 (mi5s Plus)

 

Well, we don’t really know when the Xiaomi Mi 5s and Mi5s Plus will be released in Nepal. But it will be priced much more than the Indian market price of INR Rs. 20,000 and INR 25,000. Tune into gadgetbytenepal.com for all updates about the Xiaomi Mi 5s.

Micromax Canvas 5 Lite Launched in Nepal for Rs.12,100

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Pashupati Tradeline Pvt. Ltd., the authorised distributors of Micromax mobiles in Nepal, has officially unveiled the lite version of Micromax Canvas 5. Called the Canvas 5 Lite, the phone offers 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage for an asking price of just Rs. 12,100.

The Canvas 5 Lite offers 5-inch HD IPS display with a resolution of 294ppi. It is powered by a 1Ghz 64bit Quadcore processor (MediaTek MT6735P) with 2GB DDR3 RAM. Storage wise, it has 16GB of onboard memory with microSD expansion slot upto 64GB. It currently runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop which is a letdown considering Google has already launched Android 7.0 Nougat last month.

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The Canvas 5 Lite uses OmniVision OV8856 sensor that comes equipped with an 8MP rear camera with LED Flash. Up front, it has a 5MP front-facing camera. As far as connectivity is concerned, it supports dual SIM with 4G VOLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS. Powering the phone is a 2000mAh battery. Since it is a lite version of Canvas 5, the phone sports similar look and feel with metal frame and faux leather back.

The Canvas 5 Lite goes head to head with similarly priced phones like Colors Elite E15 and Gionee P5W. However, the Canvas 5 Lite punches well above its weight when it comes to design, performance, and display.

6 Reasons Why People buy iPhone

iPhones have been the mark of achievement, simply owning an iPhone is a matter of pride to many people. If you truly love something, the price is never an issue, same story here with the iPhone users. Apple has one of the largest base of loyal users, most of which are based solely on the iPhone. Why is it so? Why do people love their iPhones so much? Let’s point out some obvious things that make iPhone better:

Premium Build:

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It’s undeniable that iPhones have one of the best build quality compared to any other high-end smartphones out there. The comfort you feel while using it and the premiumness you feel while holding it is totally beyond par. Apple claims only the best materials are used while manufacturing the iPhone, despite the “bend gate” we witnessed with the iPhone 6, but nonetheless, the problem has been solved and the frame of iPhone has been made stronger than ever making it elegant and sturdy. Simply, iPhones are one of the most beautiful devices out there.

Software Upgrades:

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if you’re an android user, you already know how much frustrating it is to wait for Android updates for your device and on most of the cases, despite few security updates your device never really gets any software update to the latest version of Android. But that’s not the case with iPhones, all of the iPhones receive the updates at the same time and the updates are consistent as well. You always get to experience the new changes in the software and the bugs are fixed faster. The latest update of iOS 10 supports up to iPhone 5 which was released in 2012. It is simply amazing for how long you get the update for your iPhone.

Simplicity:

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iPhone was made popular in the first place because of its simplicity. Everything you need is right on the home screen or no further than 2 or 3 touches away. The phone has just a single home button, nothing fancy like a separate, back and recent buttons. You can unlock your device, get to home, view recent apps and make the window accessible all with the single button. The quick toggle from the bottom is real handy and the notifications are much more interactive. iOS really take minimalism to a whole new level. More than  anything, iPhone is a utilitarian device, all you want to do is get the things done without much of any complications.

Performance:

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The performance was never an issue with the iPhone, as both the hardware and software are designed by Apple, they sync very well. Even the lightest resource can handle the iOS properly, so, not until recently, iPhones always had the clock speeds and RAM of what we considered as a midtier in Android devices. Even now, the latest iPhones come with just 2 or 3GB of RAM while the Android counterparts have already started flaunting 8GB of RAM. Chips used in iPhones are getting powerful year by year, they can easily handle anything thrown at it without missing a beat and most importantly they are much more power efficient.

Resell Value:

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You see the shiny new Jet Black iPhone 7 and want it so bad, but it hasn’t been a year since you’ve purchased the iPhone 6s. Well, there’s nothing to worry about, if your phone is in good condition, you get a reasonably good amount of price while reselling your device and maybe invest in a new one. And if you had an Android device, the story would’ve been much different, after a year or so you get almost half the price of what you paid for the device.

Better App Environment:

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If you’ve used both android and iOS, you know exactly what I’m talking about. The apps on iOS are much more curated than the Android counterparts. iOS has better app environment and are less sluggish and further feature rich. Most of the popular apps first get developed on iOS and later shifted to Android. Prisma is a relevant example.The layout and functionality of the app overall on iOS are much better and intuitive.

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Overcharging: Does it destroy your smartphone’s battery?

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If you change your phone every two years or so, you don’t need to worry about the topic I am going to discuss.

Many of us change our smartphones every now and then, and when we do this, we don’t really notice the battery’s decline. But if we use it for a little longer, our battery capacity decreases exponentially.

Some of us think that leaving our phone charging overnight will damage our battery while others think it is okay to leave them charging overnight. However, it actually depends on circumstances you’re leaving your phone in.

But, I have to mention one thing. Smartphones are equipped with chips that can protect devices from excess charging once they are fully charged. So, overcharging can’t really harm your devices, unless under certain circumstances.

I have to mention that most smartphones make use of a technology that makes battery accept current faster. Such technology allows power to pulse into the battery in specific modulations, increasing the speed at which the lithium ions in the battery travel from one side to the other, causing the battery to charge quicker.

The same technology, however, tends to slowly damage the battery via chemical actions. Basically, because of this fast charging, our battery’s condition deteriorates. Note that fast charging here doesn’t refer to the Quick charging capabilities phones have. They simply refer to your battery charging faster than usual. You should also keep your phone’s temperature in mind. Explaining smartphones and their heating, Apple says, “Your device is designed to perform well in a wide range of ambient temperatures, with 62° to 72° F (16° to 22° C) as the ideal comfort zone. It’s especially important to avoid exposing your device to ambient temperatures higher than 95° F (35° C), which can permanently damage battery capacity”.

So how can you stop the deterioration of your battery? It’s simple actually. If your original charger charges your battery faster, use another charger that will charge it slower. Or think of it this way, if you use your iPhone’s charger to charge your iPad, your iPad will charge slowly. Charging your electronics this way could actually save your battery’s life. Furthermore, keep your phone’s temperature in check. Don’t let them overheat. This will make sure that your phone’s battery doesn’t go downhill.

Finally, if you change your device every two years, you need not worry about this because batteries start showing signs of wearing only after two years.