HTC 10 evo, Desire 828 and Desire 10 Pro set to launch in Nepal

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December 26, 2016

HTC 10 evo, Desire 828 and Desire 10 Pro set to launch in Nepal

Generation Next (Genxt) Communications Pvt. Ltd. has revealed the upcoming HTC phones in the Nepali market. There are three phones in the list namely: Desire 828, Desire 10 Pro and one of the best build phones of 2016 HTC 10 evo. Both the Desire 828 and the Desire 10 Pro are midrange phones but the Desire 828 will catch your attention as it’s a camera focused phone along with pretty great specs. The HTC 10 evo, of course, is the flagship from HTC for 2016 along with the HTC 10.

Genxt is also the authorized distributor of Dell laptops and Apple products in Nepal. Until now, HTC smartphones were only available in Nepal through the gray market and it still does to some extent. To know whether the HTC smartphone you are buying is from Genxt or not, you need to do any of the following tasks:

Check the hologram sticker on the box
Enter IMEI number on Genxt Website
SMS genxt<space>Service Tag no. to 34001

HTC Desire 828:

HTC Desire 828 is a year old phone launched back in Nov of 2015. The best part about this phone is that it has HTC Boom sound which will provide superior audio quality from loudspeakers and headphones. The major downside would be the Lollipop version of android it’s running. The phone has a pretty good 5.5inch Full HD panel, and a set of well equipped 13MP and 4MP Camera. The rear camera features OIS for good video recording and the front camera features Ultrapixel for a better selfie.

HTC Desire 828 Specifications:

5.5 inches(1080 x 1920 pixels) @401ppi
HTC Sense 6.0 UI on top on Android 5.1 Lollipop
Mediatek MT6753 Chipset
Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU
Mali-T720MP3 GPU
2GB RAM
16GB Internal Storage, Expandable up to 256GB (Dedicated Slot)
13MP Rear Camera with f/2.2 and OIS (1080p @ 30fps)
4MP Front Camera with f/2.2 (1080p @ 30fps)
Non-removable Li-Ion 2800 mAh battery
Available Color: White

HTC Desire 10 Pro:

HTC Desire 10 Pro is all about the Camera. It even has a massive camera lens on the back just to prove it. On the back, it holds an impressive 20MP camera which comes with laser autofocus for faster focusing and better depth of field. The front camera is equally stunning with 13MP camera which comes with auto HDR to better highlight your photos. It has been stated as the most powerful Desire ever with an impressively packaged specs and it also comes in a beautiful metal body. The Helio P10 is a mediocre performer and can be compared with the SD 615 and comes coupled with 4GB of RAM which should be plenty for most of the things you throw at it.

HTC Desire 10 Pro Specifications:

5.5 inches(1080 x 1920 pixels) @400ppi
Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 Chipset
8x Cortex-A53, up to 2.0GHz CPU
4GB RAM
64GB Internal Storage, Expandable up to 256GB
20MP Rear Camera with f/2.2 and Laser Auto-focus (1080p @ 30fps)
13MP Front Camera with f/2.2 and Auto HDR (1080p @ 30fps)
Fingerprint Sensor
Fast Battery Charging
Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
Colors Available: Stone Black, Polar White, Royal Blue, Valentine Lux

HTC 10 evo:

HTC 10 evo is the 2nd iteration of the HTC 10 launched earlier on 2016. It is also one of the phones this year to omit the headphone jack and like the iPhone 7 you need to use a USB C headphone jack. As a later iteration of the HTC 10, it packs the old Snapdragon 810 chipset, along with the older version of Quick Charging and inferior Camera. But what Evo excels at compared to HTC 10 is the battery size, latest Gorilla Glass protection and the Android version. HTC has trimmed down its Sense UI and now it’s close to stock android which has helped to improve the performance of the phone.

HTC 10 evo Specifications:

5.5 inches(1440 x 2560 pixels) @534ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Android OS, v7.0 (Nougat)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 Chipset
Octa-core (4×1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A57) CPU
Adreno 430 GPU
3GB RAM
32GB internal storage, expandable up to 256GB (Dedicated Slot)
16MP Rear Camera with f/2.0, OIS and PDAF (4K @ 30fps)
8MP Front Camera with f/2.4 and Auto HDR
Fingerprint Sensor
802.11ac WiFi
USB Type C
Quick Charge 2.0
Non-removable Li-Ion 3200 mAh battery
Available Colors: Silver, Black

Where to Buy Apple, HTC and Dell products From Authorized Channel

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Where to Buy Apple, HTC and Dell products From Authorized Channel

Losing the passion for owning a new device or not finding an authorized dealer, we often commit a mistake buying the products from the wrong hands. Buying products from the gray market may benefit us with extra accessories or a discounted price. However, one day or other these products make us suffer reminding us about that futile investment. To prevent us from committing such mistakes, Generation Next Communications Pvt Ltd has come up with the solution to deal with authorized products.

Generation Next Communications Pvt Ltd (GENXT) is the name designated as an authorized distributor of Apple and Dell products in Nepal. Generation Next Communications Pvt Ltd is currently dealing with genuine products of Dell, Apple, and HTC brand. Moreover, Netgear routers and switches, Savoy watches, power banks and tables come clinging to the list of available products. If you wish to confirm the device as a genuine product from the GENXT, you can go to http://gnextcom.com/check-service-tag-imei/ and enter service tag/IMEI number of the device and the truth will be unveiled.

Generation Next Pvt Ltd Line of products

Generation Next Pvt Ltd is currently dealing with the following line of products.

Product	Lineups	Where to Buy
Dell	Laptops (Latitude, Vostro, Inspiron Series), Projectors, Desktops, Monitors, Racks, Servers Specialization in Dell Racks & Dell Servers	Dell Concept Store, Putalisadak.
Apple	iPhones, iPads, Macbooks, iMacs	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)
HTC	Desire 626G+ Dual SIM, Desire 626 LTE, Desire 728, Desire 630, Desire 628, and Desire 830	TWO FOUR SIX IMPEX WALK & TALK NEW SONU MOBILE RANGE FOTOMAX Orbit Electronics Pvt.Ltd., GALAXY(MADAN) BRIGHT POINT UGRATARA INFOSYS H.D ENTERPRISES APEX DIGITAL PK TRADERS-JANAKPUR

With so much wide varieties of products available in GENXT, you should not have to worry about getting an authorized product. GENXT is currently located on the second floor of Sherpa Mall, Durbar Marg, Kathmandu.

Let’s buy authorized devices and enjoy its authenticity. Let’s say no to unauthorized products.

Mobile Phones are the third most transacted product in Nepal

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Mobile Phones are the third most transacted product in Nepal

In recent years, mobile phones have been a part of our everyday life. Some of us depend on our mobile phones for our everyday chores– we use mobile phones for our business transactions, banking services, searching directions and playing games. Also, I won’t be wrong if I say that there are some people who have displaced their computers with mobile phones.

The increase in functionality and technological advancement of mobile phones have certainly made our life easier. Also, this has made mobile phones so popular, even in a developing country like ours. According to MPIA (Mobile Phones Importers Association), the business of mobile phones is the third most valuable commodity in Nepal.

Furthermore, with so many people changing their mobile set every year, it is no surprise that mobile business is just behind Petroleum and Iron in Nepal in terms of the transaction. According to sources, the mobile phone sector sees an annual growth of about 40 percent. And, it is estimated that there will be a transaction of over 36 billion rupees in this fiscal year.

With so much mobile being transacted yearly, the business of mobile phone has certainly helped a lot in the economic development of Nepal. However, there are still some challenges like growing gray market. Similarly, in my personal opinion, the taxes on mobile phones, are also too high. Since communication is a basic need these days, don’t you guys think our government should lower tax on the mobile phones? If good mobile phones were as cheap as it is in our neighboring countries, the sales would rise even more– at least I think so.

What is your opinion? Let us know in the comment section below.

Sony Xperia XZ Launched in Nepal for Rs. 75,000

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Sony Xperia XZ Launched in Nepal for Rs. 75,000

Nepa Hima Trade Link Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Sony products in Nepal, has officially launched its new flagship – Sony Xperia XZ at Labim Mall, Lalitpur today. The device is a successor to the Sony Xperia X and is priced at Rs. 75,000. Prebookers get a Sony Headphones (XB250) worth around Rs. 20,000 for free.

The Xperia XZ is a good looking device with rounded edges which is sure to help make the phone easy to hold and handle. It boasts a gorilla glass up front, polycarbonate frame and ALKALEIDO metal on the back. Specs-wise, the Xperia XZ features a 5.2-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) display at 424 ppi. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 820 processor with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.

In 2016, phones have been coming back to housing a slot for microSD and the Xperia XZ has followed that trend. It can support external storage up to 256GB. It will support Quick Charge 3.0 and a USB Type-C reversible connector. It comes with a 23 MP camera with an IMX300 sensor. The camera has a f/2.0 aperture with laser autofocus for fast focusing, color detection, and phase detection autofocus. It features a Non-removable Li-Ion 2900 mAh battery.

The all-new Sony Xperia XZ comes at a time when all flagships have been opting for Quad-HD display. Also, the phone runs on 3GB of RAM which was the base for all devices in the previous year. It may run smoothly but if you’re looking an all-new amazing device with all new hardware and specs, you might be disappointed. The battery capacity might support the 1080×1920 display fairly but it is still below what we expect smartphones to house at the present time. So, it must be the camera that Sony is counting on for this device to be a hit.

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Sony Xperia XZ in a nutshell:

IPS LCD 5.2 inches Full-HD Triluminous (1080×1920 pixels) Display
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow (upgradable to 7.0 Nougat with December’s security patch)
64GB ROM with microSD card (up to 256 GB)
3GB RAM
23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm, Phase Detection and Laser Autofocus Rear Facing Camera
13MP Front Facing Camera
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 Chipset
Quad-core (2×2.15 GHz Kryo & 2×1.6 GHz Kryo)
Adreno 530 GPU
Active noise cancellation with a dedicated mic; 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio
IP68 certified – dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
USB Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Fast charging with Quick Charge 3.0
Non-removable Li-Ion 2900 mAh battery
Price: Rs. 75,000

License Application Form Submission Process Now Online

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License Application Form Submission Process Now Online

Gone are the days when you have to sacrifice your sweet dreams and be in the line in the middle of the night in the pursuit of submitting license application form. In order to save you from this trouble, online service for the submission of the license application form is going to get started. As informed by the Department of Transport Management (DoTM), this service will come effectively from this Sunday i.e. 25th of December, 2016 (2073 Poush 10). As per the DoTM, this service has been put forward with the primary purpose of crowd management in the line for the submission of the form.

According to the DoTM, the Engineering works regarding the project is being carried out in Singha Durbar after the software installation process. And as informed, there will be a formal inauguration of the system this Sunday.

How to submit the form?

The online service will come effective after the inauguration process. And informed by the DoTM, the form submission process involves the following procedures:-
1. Click on this link
2. In this page, you can see a photo like this.

3. Click on “Online Driving License Form”.
4. After clicking on “Online Driving License Form”, you will be taken to another page, where you will have to provide the information in the required fields.
5. As you are done with the form filling process, click to submit information.
6. For every submitted form, the applicant will get a document. The document should be printed. The document contains the time and place, where the photos and fingerprint procedure are done.
7. As you are done with the above procedures, you are good to go with the license exams.

For every submitted form, a unique time is provided, which helps to reduce the crowd. DoTM has put forward this project for the crowd management during the time of form submission. However, if this service comes effective, not only the employee of the Management will get relieved from the workload but also the public will be saved from the trouble of being in the line since the late night. However, this service will be currently centralized in the Kathmandu valley only.

Huawei P10 leaked with Dual Edge Curved Display

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Huawei P10 leaked with Dual Edge Curved Display

Dual Edge display is something we are really hyped about in 2017. This year we got the taste of edge to edge display and dual edge display (Galaxy Note 7) which didn’t last very long to relish. Huawei’s flagship phones always had the industrial design which we commonly find on most of the smartphones which are really not that intriguing. But with the P10, Huawei seems to be taking the step in the right direction as the new leaks suggest the phone will be coming with a dual edge display like the Huawei’s own Mate 9(Porsche Edition) with some additional improvements.

As Samsung adopted the dual curved edge display earlier, most of the phone that comes with the same aesthetics are likely to be a Samsung Lookalike and this is true for the P10. It looks exactly like the Note 7 and Huawei branding is the only thing that makes us acknowledge it’s a P10. It comes with a 5.5inch (2560 x 1440 pixels)Quad HD display which is a bump from the 5.2-inch display in the Huawei P9. Huawei is also adding few new features to go along with the Edge display to make it more functional.

Huawei has also shifted the fingerprint sensor from the back to the front of the phone which will act as a Home Button which is a welcome change. But in the renders, there is also a fingerprint sensor on the back which is really confusing. Despite the looks, Huawei has stuck with their roots providing the Dual Camera setup most probably for the bokeh effect or they might come up with something interesting. Leaked benchmarks showed the rear camera is of 12MP and the front is 8MP which is exactly like the Huawei P9. The leaks suggest the phone will also come with Fast Wireless Charging feature which will be the first for Huawei.

P10 is supposedly powered by Kirin 960 processor used in Mate 9 and comes with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM based on storage of 64GB or 128GB respectively. It will also be running on latest version of EMUI on top of Android Nougat. And to our surprise, P10 will also come in a flat version, which would be equivalent of S7 for the S7 Edge. We saw the launch of Huawei P9 in April this year so we can expect the P10 to launch around the similar time in 2017. We expect the price of P10 to be around $800 considering its top tier specs and pricing of other flagships.

TOUCHKON M900 with finger print sensor in Nepal!

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TOUCHKON M900 with finger print sensor in Nepal!

TOUCHKON, a Dubai-based company, has launched a budget smartphone in Nepali market. As an introductory offer, there is also a special discount on the phone. The smartphone will cost you Rs 13,500 now (Rs 16,999 otherwise). With so many budget smartphones from Samsung, Colors, Zoppo, Lenovo in Nepal, let’s look at what TOUCHKON M900 has to offer.

Specifications of TOUCHKON M90:

Touchkon M900 Price Nepal — Touchkon M900

Display	1280*720 pixel, 5.5inch HD IPS display
Processor	64 bit Quad Core 1.3 GHz
Operating System	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
RAM	1 GB
Internal Memory	16 GB
microSD	Yes, up to 128GB
Rear Camera	8 MP
Front Camera	2 MP
Battery	2800mAh
Finger Print sensor	Yes

This phone has fingerprint sensor which is a good thing for the price. But, 1 GB RAM? Are you serious? I think RAM is the major disappointment of this phone. What do you think? Is it a hit or a miss? Let us know in the comment section.

iPhone 7 on sale and up to 50% off on other gadgets

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iPhone 7 on sale and up to 50% off on other gadgets

Oliz Store, one of the branded e-commerce stores in Nepal, is having Christmas and New Year sale. The sale has varieties of products from iPhones to Bluetooth speakers.

Who is Oliz Store?

Oliz store is the authorized reseller of One Plus mobile series and Apple products in Nepal. Oliz store sells a wide range of genuine products. You can buy the products online or visit the Oliz Store at Babarmahal, Kathmandu physically. If you are a gadget freak, Oliz is a must visit shop before buying gadgets in Nepal.

Oliz Christmas and New Year sale!

If you have been waiting for a price drop for iPhone, this is the chance! You get around Rs. 3000 discount if you buy iPhone from Oliz during the sale. Also, you are getting huge discounts on some great Bluetooth speakers from Braven, JBL and Mi-Pow. Additionally, if you have One Plus X, grab a case for your phone at a low price now! Despite more than 40 items on sale, I am a bit disappointed because Oliz doesn’t have One Plus 3 on sale (I was thinking to buy one)!

Finally, what do you think about the sale? Did you find anything you like? Let us know!

Your computer is used for malicious activities (botnet)!

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Your computer is used for malicious activities (botnet)!

I wrote about DDoS attack a few days ago. And, the power of a DDoS attack is directly proportional to the number of Botnets (compromised systems) that attackers have access to. So, it is really necessary that we find out if our devices are controlled by hackers. Also, hackers may have been stealing your private information by making you their slave. In this article, we will talk about what botnet is, why it is dangerous and how to stay safe.

What is a Botnet?

In simple terms, a network of the infected devices is called a botnet. These infected devices can communicate with each other without the knowledge of the device owner. For example, when a malware(virus) infects your computer, the malware can send information about you to other infected computers; and you won’t have a clue. Then, these infected computers, called as “bot”, connect with each other to form a botnet.

Once a botnet is formed, the malware maker (hacker) can remotely control all the devices in the network. Since the device owners won’t know about the activities of their computer (once they are in a botnet), devices in the botnet are sometimes referred as zombie computers.

How is a botnet created?

First of all, an attacker creates or buys exploit kit. Then, with the help of the tools, they infect your computer with a malware. After that, the malware does all the job– the malware starts connecting with other malware on other infected devices by logging to command-and-control (C&C) server. This way, based on the quality and capability of the bot (malware), the bot can create a large or a small botnet. A famous bot these days is Mirai which targets IoT devices.

Why is botnet dangerous?

Because, first of all, anyone with a little computer knowledge can create a botnet in 15 minutes. And, botnets can be used for following malicious activities.

The master of a botnet can use the network to send millions of spam emails in seconds.
Botnets are an essential part of making a strong DDoS attack– making websites unavailable by overflooding the website with fake traffic.
Steal the credentials (username, password) of the infected computer– if your computer is a part of a botnet, your private data is under threat.
Use the resources of infected devices for Brute-force attacks (for cracking passwords).

Since the botnets are like robot warriors that can spread like a virus, hackers can use if for their deeds and not even get caught. So, we, device owners, must take safety measures to prevent our devices from being infected (if you are not already infected).

Signs that your computer may be already infected:

Your computer is becoming slower.
You get weird error messages on your computer.
Your computer crashes more often.
Task Manager shows various unidentified programs running.
Ads are displayed even when you are not running a browser.
You see posts that you didn’t post on your social media timeline.
Your email contacts receive emails from you that you didn’t send.
You cannot download/run antivirus softwares.
Your computer’s fan seems to be kicking in even when the system is idle.

How to prevent your computer from being a zombie?

Always check for services running on your computer using Task Manager. If you see any unwanted or suspicious services that are running, disable them.
Update your anti-virus regularly (if you are using one).
Change the password of your router and other devices regularly.
Some malware can hide from normal anti-virus software, so download and run a rootkit detection tool to be sure.
Do not download or click pop-ups ads. Ignore them!
When you are installing a software, be sure to check if other Softwares are also being installed with it.
Do not open E-mail attachments from unknown sources.
If you are already infected, it is better to wipe your computer. And then scan your device with anti-virus software.
Finally, monitor your internet activity using Firewall.

STAY SAFE!

Vianet Announces 5Mbps internet at NRs. 975

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Vianet Announces 5Mbps internet at NRs. 975

When a festival session arrives, it brings much joy and happiness along with remarkable offers from different service providers. When it comes to festive offers and discounts, the internet service providers always come on top. Vianet, one of the internet service providers in Nepal that provide Fiber-To-The-Home (FTTH) service all around Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Lalitpur, has launched its “Santa ko Gift via Vianet” festive offer on the occasion of upcoming Christmas and New year.

In this offer by Vianet, new customers can enjoy internet of 5 Mbps at just Rs. 975 per month. Plus, installation and fiber cable charges are free. Along with that, they can 3months of 1 month of the free internet if they do the advance payment of 9 months or 3 months, respectively. Since it’s a festive offer, it’ll end shortly after the new year. So, if you’re planning to subscribe to Vianet now is the time to do so.

The existing customers will get some extra data on their internet renewals. For 1 month renewal, FiberHome Pro, FiberHome Plus, and FiberHome Rush customers will get 20GB, 30GB, and 50GB of added data, respectively. Similarly, FiberHome Pro, FiberHome Plus, and FiberHome Rush customers will get 60GB, 90GB, and 150GB of added data, respectively for renewal of 3 months. Besides, For 12-month renewal, any customer will get 1 month of free internet.

Moreover, the existing customers can get some benefits by participating in its “referral campaign”. In this campaign, the existing customers can get the benefit of bonus internet of 1 month by making their friends or family to subscribe the internet service from the Vianet.

What are your views regarding festival offers and discounts? Have you ever found any festival offers to convince enough? Share your views with us in the comments down below.