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Newly replaced Samsung Galaxy Note 7 still having battery problems

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Newly replaced Samsung Galaxy Note 7 still having battery problems

Samsung had recalled the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 for its battery woes earlier this month. Since then, the company has started to replace the devices that have been sent back. But, it looks as though the problems of the Galaxy Note 7’s battery will still exist in the new devices.

According to the South Korean TV network YTN, customers are facing new battery problems in their replaced devices. YTN has reported that the new Galaxy Note 7 devices are overheating and quickly losing their battery power even when charged.

However, these cases have been reported only in South Korea until now. Samsung had started dispatching the replaced Note 7 in the country since September 19.
A beast of a device, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is facing many problems since its release.
A beast of a device, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is facing many problems since its release.

A user in Korea claims that he went out with his Note 7’s battery at 90%. But in a short period of time, the battery percentage went down quickly to 50% and overheated. Similarly, in a more serious claim, another user says that his Galaxy Note 7’s battery is draining at the rate of 1% per second, even when the device is being charged. He also mentions that his phone’s battery never reaches 10% even when he leaves it plugged in all night.

When asked about the issue, a Samsung spokesman told the Wall Street Journal that the issue is “completely unrelated to batteries”. He also added that the incidents are isolated cases and Samsung are conducting close examinations.

Samsung recently stated that it has already replaced almost 500,000 Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in the USA alone. So if any users are facing these problems, they will come forward to complain about it.

Huawei P9 Lite with 8MP Selfie Snapper Launched in Nepal

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Huawei P9 Lite with 8MP Selfie Snapper Launched in Nepal

Huawei Mobile Nepal has unveiled the affordable variant of its latest flagship Huawei P9, the Huawei P9 Lite in Nepal. The company has priced the phone at Rs. 31,999 and is available for purchase from various Huawei outlets all across the nation.

The Huawei P9 Lite takes advantage of the Huawei P9 design with a premium look and feel — all thanks to a metal frame. It has a 5.2-inch 1080P IPS panel like the Huawei P9, but it’s slightly dim and more reflective than the P9. The screen also lacks scratch-resistant glass which means a screen protector is highly recommended. The phone is powered by Huawei’s in-house Kirin 650 SoC which comes with a four cortex A53 cores running at 2Ghz and four cortex A53 cores running at 1.7Ghz. The graphics is provided by a Mali-T830 MP2 GPU which provides decent gaming performance in low to medium settings.

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As far as storage is concerned, the Huawei P9 Lite that’s launching in Nepal has 3GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage which can be expanded via microSD card upto 128GB (uses SIM2). Unlike the Huawei P9 that utilises dual camera, the Huawei P9 Lite sports 13 megapixels Sony IMX 214 sensor which in fact is the same sensor found in the OnePlus One, Xioami Mi4 and Obi SF1. If it’s anything like the cameras of the abovementioned phones,  you should expect excellent performance from the rear camera. Upfront, the Huawei P9 houses an 8MP front camera.

Like with almost all the recently launched Huawei phones, the Huawei P9 Lite also comes with a best-in-class fingerprint sensor that the company claims will unlock the phone in less than 0.2 seconds. Connectivity wise, it has dual hybrid SIM with 4G LTE, dual band Wi-Fi b/g/n (no ac), Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, NFC, and microUSB. Powering the device is a non-removable 3,000mAh battery that lacks fast charging capabilities.

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Introducing ‘Spectacles’: Snapchat’s sunglasses that have cameras

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Introducing ‘Spectacles’: Snapchat’s sunglasses that have cameras

Who wouldn’t love wearing shades that can work as a camera too? Snap, Inc. just announced the release of their new product—Spectacles. The device (or sunglasses) can take pictures, and make you look cool at the same time (lame one!). And if do not know, Snapchat just rebranded its name to Snap, Inc. The company took this move because it is now offering things beyond Snapchat.

The Spectacles will have cameras on both sides. These cameras will be able to record a 10-second video through its 115-degree angled lens, just by a tap. It will snap a circular video, which will make sure that the video will be displayed naturally when you view later. The company has claimed that this will make the videos look something close to the human vision. And Snapchat Spectacles, basically, take a video and then sync it with your smartphone so you can share them later.

Snapchat’s co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel shared his experiences about the Snapchat Spectacles whilst its announcement today. “When I got the footage back and watched it, I could see my own memory, through my own eyes—it was unbelievable”, Spiegel told the Wall Street Journal. “It’s one thing to see images of an experience you had, but it’s another thing to have an experience of the experience”, he added.

Snapchat Spectacles will run you $130.
Snapchat Spectacles will run you $130. Source: WSJ

The Snapchat Spectacles will cost $129.99 when it will be released this Autumn. The device will be compared with Google’s already discontinued product—the Google Glass. Although the Google Glass had more features compared to the Snapchat Spectacles, it used to cost $1370 more than the all-new Spectacles.

Referring the Snapchat Spectacles as ‘toys’, Spiegel mentioned that they will slowly start rolling them out to figure out if it fits into people’s lives or not.

The glasses will be made available in three different colors – black, teal, and coral.

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Another Samsung Smartphone Almost Catches Fire

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Another Samsung Smartphone Almost Catches Fire

The Samsung smartphone kept in the overhead bin was seen emitting smoke after it caught fire on a Singapore-Chennai flight of IndiGo on Friday morning when the plane was about to land. And this time, it is not Galaxy Note 7, it is Galaxy Note 2. The aircrew found it from the handset in the overhead luggage of seat ’23 C’ after passengers reported smoke on board.

After the incident, Samsung spokeswoman told- “We are aware of an incident involving one of our devices. At Samsung, customer safety is our highest priority. We are in touch with relevant authorities to gather more information and are looking into the matter.”

Following the reports of exploding Galaxy Note 7, Samsung last week recalled 2.5 million Galaxy Note 7 handsets. On the other hand, US and Japanese aviation authorities on Friday also issued a notice to its’ passengers to switch off Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on board.

Samsung Z2 with Tizen OS Launched in Nepal for Rs. 7,290

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Samsung Z2 with Tizen OS Launched in Nepal for Rs. 7,290

Samsung has launched a new budget-oriented smartphone, the Samsung Z2, in Nepal for Rs. 7,290 (Current Price: Rs. 6,290). Unlike other smartphones from Samsung that comes with Android Operating System, the Samsung Z2 is powered by Tizen OS.

The Tizen OS comes pre-loaded with features such as Ultra Data Saving mode, S bike mode, and My Money Transfer with which users can easily manage transactions and generate mini bank statements. The main question, however, remains if it’s possible to install an android app on Samsung Z2? Although there is a Tizen app store where you can download thousands of apps, but Tizen OS officially don’t come with a Play store. However, you can install OpenMobile’s Application Compatibility Layer (ACL) from the Tizen store which then makes it possible to install android apps.

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As far as the hardware specs go, the Samsung Z2 sports a 4-inch WVGA TFT display and is powered by a 1.5Ghz quad-core processor. Paired with 1GB of RAM, we can expect fluid performance for light to medium usage. Storage wise, the phone has 8GB of onboard memory with microSD card support upto 128GB. It comes equipped with 5MP rear camera with LED flash. The phone might not be of particular interest for selfie lovers as it features a VGA front-facing camera. As far as connectivity is concerned, the Samsung Z2 has dual SIM support with 4G LTE, VOLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS. Powering the device is a 1500mAh battery which is decent considering the size and resolution of the display.

Taking at the launch event, Mr. Pranaya Ratna Sthapit, Head, HHP Division, Samsung Nepal, said “Samsung Z2 makes relevant to the unique needs of feature phone users and first time smartphone buyers. It brings consumers a fast and affordable mobile bundled up with powerful hardware & localized features for Nepali consumers.”

The Samsung Z2 is already available for purchase from different Samsung retail outlets and is available in two colors – Gold and Black. For the price of just Rs. 7,290, the Samsung J2 punches well above its weight and is an excellent buy for first-time smartphone buyers, someone looking for a secondary handset, or for someone on a tight budget yet looking for a branded manufacturer.

Samsung Z2 Handset Highlights: 

  • 4-inch (800 × 480 pixels) WVGA TFT display
  • 1.5 GHz quad-core processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
  • Tizen OS 2.4
  • 5MP rear camera with LED Flash
  • VGA front-facing camera
  • Dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 1500mAh battery

PRESS RELEASE:

Samsung Launches Z2, the Tizen-powered 4G smartphone; pre-loaded Smart Features

  • Loaded with localized Smart Features
  • Aims to ease transition of feature phone users to smartphones

Samsung Nepal this week launched its Tizen-powered smartphone, Samsung Z2. Built on the Tizen platform, Samsung Z2 caters to the requirements of new smartphone users transitioning from a feature phone. Driven by the success of Z1, and taking forward the smart, fun and simple attributes of Tizen platform, Samsung Z2 has been customized to offer unique value to the Nepali consumers. The device comes with powerful specifications, pre-loaded essential apps and Samsung’s popular features such as the Ultra Data Saving mode, S bike mode and Ultra Power Saving Mode.

SMART

Fast & Easy to Use

The user interface on Samsung Z2 is simple and easy to use, offering faster and smoother device performance when combined with the Tizen platform. Powered by a 1.5GHz Quad-core processor, 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory expandable up to 128GB with a microSD card, the device features dual SIM support and delivers a seamless and user-friendly smartphone experience.  The device is fueled by a 1500mAh long-lasting battery, which is further boosted by the unique ‘Ultra Power Saving mode’, which keeps the phone operational, even at minimal battery levels.

Better Viewing & Camera Experience

Samsung Z2 is equipped with a superior 4” WVGA screen which allows consumers to enjoy games, videos and other multimedia content to the fullest with superior resolution. The smartphone is equipped with a 5 megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front camera.

SIMPLE

Easy UI, Essential Apps & Features

Samsung Z2 gives an effortless mobile experience with Tizen OS and clutter free, intuitive interface making it easy to understand and use. It comes preloaded with essential apps for the ease of new smartphone users. It also features the localized features developed specifically for Nepali consumers. The Ultra Data Saving mode saves up to 40% mobile data by blocking unnecessary background applications from data consumption and by data compression technology, hence ensuring the most simple and cost-efficient internet experience. Samsung Z2 comes with a dedicated S bike mode, which is designed considering the safety concerns of two-wheeler users in Nepal. It lets consumers ride tension free while encouraging responsible riding.

Price and Availability

Samsung Z2 has been priced at NPR 7,290 and will be available in Nepal in two attractive colours – Gold, Black  – across mobile phone retail stores. To know more about Z2 please visit: http://www.samsung.com/in/microsite/z2.

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Samsung Z2 – Spec Sheet
Network(MHz) – LTE:  B1(2100),B3(1800),B5(850),B8(900), B40(2300)

– WCDMA: B1(2100), B8(900)

– GSM: GSM900, DCS1800
Processor 1.5 GHz Quad-Core
Display 4” WVGA
OS Tizen
Camera 5 MP Rear (f2.2) with LED Flash, VGA Front(f 2.4)
Camera Modes Auto, Beauty Face, Fast Motion, Interval Shot, Night, Panorama, Pro, Selfie, Wide Selfie
Video Recorder: HD (1280 x 720) | @30fps

Formats: MP4,3GP

Playback: FHD (1920 x 1080) | @30fps

Format: MP4,M4V,3GP,3G2,ASF,AVI,FLV,MKV
Codecs: H.264(AVC),MPEG4,H.263
Audio Format: MP3,M4A,3GA,AAC,OGG,OGA,WAV,WMA,AMR,AWB,FLAC
Codecs: MP3,AMR-NB,AMR-WB,AAC,AAC+,eAAC+,WMA,Vorbis,FLAC
Sensors  Accelerometer
Connectivity Bluetooth v4.0, USB 2.0, GPS , Glonass, 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi Direct
Memory 1GB RAM/8GB ROM, extendable up to 128GB
Dimension 121.5 x 63 x 10.8mm
PC Sync Smart Switch (PC version)
Dual SIM Micro SIM, DUAL SIM
Battery 1,500mAh

Yahoo is set to confirm a historic hack

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Yahoo is set to confirm a historic hack

If recent emerging reports are accurate, then Yahoo is in serious problem-its users will be severely affected. And the report says that Yahoo is apparently on the verge of reporting a massive data breach of its service. Kara Swisher, a tech journalist  at Recode says that Yahoo is preparing to confirm a massive data breach that has impacted over 200 million users.

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Earlier this summer, Yahoo said it was investigating a data breach in which hackers claimed to have access to 200 million user accounts. The hack became known in August when an infamous cyber criminal named Peace said on a website that he was selling credentials of 200 million Yahoo users from 2012 on the dark web for just over $1,800. The data allegedly included user names, easily decrypted passwords, personal information like birth dates and other email addresses.

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CG Launches Budget VR Headset

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CG Launches Budget VR Headset

You’ll probably never go to Space, spend a day with a dinosaur, run an Olympic 100 meters, or sing onstage with your favorite band. But if virtual reality ever lives up to its promise, you might be able to do all these things and many more without even leaving your home. Unlike real reality (the actual world in which we live), virtual reality means simulating bits of our world (or completely imaginary worlds) using high-performance computers/devices and sensory equipment, like headsets and gloves.

Oculus VR, Google Cardboard are the dominant names in the virtual reality. Oculus VR is a little bit expensive whereas the price of Google Cardboard ranges. While here in our home country we can find VR headset of various companies whose price ranges. But recently Chaudhary Group has launched a budget VR headset named VR Shinecon which is indeed good news for all who wants to taste the new experience. The VR Shinecon will be available on two options- One with the remote and one without the remote. The VR Shinecon with the remote costs Rs. 2,199 and the VR Shinecon without the remote costs Rs. 1,499.

What you get?

  • Viewing angle of 90-99 degree
  • Supports Android and iOS smartphones with the 3.5 to 6-inches screen
  • Can feel the thrill of 3D movies
  • Can experience the excitement of exhilarating 3D games
  • Ergonomically crafted for user’s comfort

How to adjust?

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After buying, you will be wondering on the way of adjusting your phone into the VR Shinecon which is extremely easy. There’s a dial on top for adjusting the PD and FD (including within 600 degrees of myopia – no need to wear glasses), a knob on both sides for adjusting the object distance, and lenses that can be moved further apart or closer together for focal adjustment.

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AOL CEO Tim Armstrong’s Twitter has been hacked

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AOL CEO Tim Armstrong’s Twitter has been hacked

The AOL CEO’s Twitter account has been hacked by an unknown individual, and posted spammy tweets at a rate of 20 a second. AOL said they’re on it after CEO Tim Armstrong’s Twitter account was hacked.

It looks like this:

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At first it looked like Baidu (Chinese search engine) link but after clicking it, it will refer us to an advert for a weight loss supplement masquerading as a TMZ article.

Prior to joining AOL, Armstrong was Vice President of Advertising for Google, where he ran their north American advertising sales, operations and commerce teams after previous roles for Snowball.com and ABC/ESPN. He began his career by co-founding a newspaper, and also launched what claims to be the first consumer internet magazine, I-Way. Armstrong is married with three children and is also a founder of the United Football League.

We will update on this as soon as any information is released by the AOL.

Huawei GR5 Receives Price Cut on the occasion of Dashain

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Huawei GR5 Receives Price Cut on the occasion of Dashain

Huawei Mobiles Nepal is offering the GR5 for as little as Rs. 24,499. It’s a decent deal when compared to the launch price of Rs. 33,999 six months back. As a part of Dashain campaign, you are also getting a free gift box or a ring phone stand and an earphone.

Wait, there’s even more! Huawei is also giving out a chance to involve in a lucky draw where the lucky customers can win power bank, Huawei smartphone, a cycle, Vespa (Scooter), or Royal Enfield (Bike) on a weekly and fortnightly basis.

Huawei GR5 is one of our picks for the best Android smartphones under Rs. 30,000. The phone features a 5.5-inch FULL HD IPS LCD display, and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 SoC that comes with a two 64 bit quad core processor (1.7Ghz quad core Cortex A53+ 1.2Ghz quad core Cortex A53). The processor is supplemented by an Adreno 405 for graphics. In terms of storage, the Huawei GR5 has 16GB of inbuilt storage with a provision of microSD card expansion slot that is upgraded upto 64GB (uses SIM2)

The Huawei GR5 comes in a 0.8mm aluminum uni-body and feels premium for its price. It has a 13MP rear shooter with smart image 3.0 image processor and a 5MP snapper up front with f/2.2 aperture, 22mm wide-angle, 4P Lens, Blue Glass filter and an 88 degrees wide angle lens. The back is non-removable and inside there is a 3000mAh battery which supports quick charging 3.0. It also sport a fingerprint sensor on the back that can unlock the phone in just 0.5 seconds. The fingerprint can also be used to accepts calls, silence alarm, shows and clear notification, and take photos.

In terms of connectivity, the Huawei GR5 offers dual SIM slot with 4G capabilities (micro sim+nano sim), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, and MicroUSB 2.0. The phone is currently running on Android 5.1 Lollipop with Emotion UI 3.1 on top, but according to recent rumors, the Marshmallow update is also on works.

Say Allo to Google Allo: Now Available in Play Store

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Say Allo to Google Allo: Now Available in Play Store

Good news, people. Google has finally released the Google Allo app today! For those of you who do not know, Allo is basically a text-messaging app with a twist – it has tons more features than what any other messaging apps feature.

Google had announced the apps Allo and Duo at Google I/O this year. The company had released Google Duo couple of months back. Duo is a simple video chatting app. It sports a simplistic design, and more importantly, people can see each other’s video without even receiving the video call. So, all in all, it’s probably the fastest video chatting app there is. It uses your smartphone’s contact rather than your gmail. I personally don’t use it because only a few people in my contact list have installed the app which is a bummer.

What is Google Allo?

Google Allo is basically a text-messaging app that is sort of equipped with an in-built intelligence. Google made this app because of the failure of Hangouts. And looking at its feature, Allo looks set to be a hit. It could prove to be a competition for the messaging apps like Apple’s iMessage, Viber, and Facebook’s Whatsapp and Messenger.

Google released the app in a time when the fore mentioned apps have been people’s choice for a long time. Google looks to counter this with a solution: Allo’s in-built Assistant. This Assistant is the core to Google’s strategy in making this app a hit. Also, you can talk to the Assistant itself. The app also features ‘Smart Reply’. The feature will be able to suggest you replies to particular texts. A creepy but a nice feature indeed. As time passes, it will adapt to the way you reply to people and suggest you replies in that manner.

Here are all the top features of Google Allo:

Smart Reply

Like I mentioned before, this app offers Smart Reply – a feature that can quickly understand what the respondent has replied and suggest you a reply for that. Google showed this feature in Google I/O. Let me explain this by an example. When someone sends you a picture of a dog, you probably reply by typing ‘awww’ or ‘cute’. So, with Smart Reply, the app instantly suggests you these replies. And not only that, the app will also suggest you something like ‘nice picture of a German Shepherd’ or a reply similar to that. Smart Reply here read the picture, figured out the breed of the dog and suggested you the response. Google has said that Smart Reply will become smarter and will be able to suggest you phrases and sentences as time passes. A weird feature that will come handy.

Assistant

Assistant is another important feature of the Google Allo. It will assist you when texting by suggesting you about the topic you’re talking about. In Google I/O, it was shown that when you text someone with like ‘I’m hungry’, it will instantly show you the restaurants near you. You’ll also be able to play games Google is currently providing. The Assistant will also be able to perform basic ‘Google Now’ functions like setting a reminder. You can also talk to the Assistant like you do with Google Now or Siri or Cortana, which is sure to be fun.

Incognito chats

You have probably used the ‘Incognito’ feature in Google Chrome. Google Allo has been equipped with the incognito feature which sort of does similar work. When you enable this feature, your messages will be encrypted end-to-end and no one will be able to hack into your chats and read the texts. You will also be able to set an expiration date for the messages according to your needs.

Whisper and Shout

Ever had to give an angry response to someone using all capital letters? Or ever had a situation where you wanted to reply something like you would do when whispering? Google Allo solves all this problem with its ‘Whisper and Shout’ feature. You can simply make the size of the letters in your replies bigger or smaller, depending on the situation. Emphasize your text by enlarging your words, or deemphasize them by making them smaller. Replying has never been this easy! You can simply exercise this feature by pressing and holding the send button and sliding it up or down to increase or decrease your text size.

Stickers and Scribbles

These are the features other messaging apps already have. You can basically reply someone with the stickers, similar to that of Viber and Facebook Messenger. And just like in Viber, you’ll be able to scribble something in a picture you’re about to send.

Google has promised that the all the texts are secure and the messages will not be stored it in its server. The company hasn’t released the app in Nepal at the time of my writing. You can find apk files of Google Allo too, but it’s up to you on whether you want to download it officially or unofficially. You can currently register for the download of the app once it is available.

All in all, Google has brought a lot into the smartphone world with the release of Allo and Duo. Allo, in particular, certainly looks promising but we have to wait to see how it will fair in the real world.

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