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Invisible TV of Panasonic turns transparent when you are not watching it!

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At CES 2016, Panasonic revealed its prototype invisible TV which can be easily raised upon and also used as a glass shielding for the cupboards. Since then it has been improving its transparent television with the goal of making it completely invisible.

Now at CEATEC, it is showing the improved version of the last prototype. If you turn the TV panel off, it’s hard to tell it was ever there. Only the transparent glass remains there pretending like the shield of a cupboard. Again if you want to turn on TV, you can do it with just a wave of your hand or a switch. Voila! screen instantly appears. Panasonic says it has swapped out the LED screen for a new OLED display that doesn’t need a backlight to give it a picture. And now when in transparent mode, the set is completely undetectable which allows users to clearly see through it.

It won’t be available in the market soon because Panasonic’s spokesperson says the television is likely to stay in development for a while longer at least three more years. And the cost is still unknown but you can surely guess that it’s not going to be cheap.

Nokia P1 Rumour Roundup, SD 820, Android Nougat and more.

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So it is certain that Nokia is coming back from the ashes with an Android Phone in 2016, the rumour mill started back in the second quarter of the year and now we’re 4Q in, the phone still hasn’t been announced yet. Maybe Nokia is taking it’ s time to perfect the phone this time, as the stakes are high for Nokia. We’ve seen phones render images and the name supposedly rumoured as Nokia P1.

Nokia P1

Having used Nokia since a very young age, people are excited that their beloved brand is finally entering the smartphone market. It’s not the specs that excite us, but the brand itself.  A flagship phone in 2016 can’t have bad specs, so the Nokia P1 also stands in the crowd of all the flagships in 2016 which feature the similar hardware specifications.

Based on the leak from China, the Nokia P1 will sport a metal body featuring a 2K AMOLED display, will feature either Snapdragon 820 or 821, will come with standard 4GB of RAM or higher (if Nokia is giving all out), the phone will be running on latest flavour of Android, 7.0 Nougat with the Nokia Z launcher on top. Most importantly it is IP68 water and dust resistant so the toughness of Nokia still remains intact. The camera details haven’t been out yet, but it will have graphene material in the module which will help a lot in low-light imaging.

So the fun part is, there’s gonna be Nokia P1 of two sizes, one with 5.2inch display and one large with a 5.5-inch display, but most of the specs will remain the same despite the screen sizes. Also, the comeback from Nokia isn’t small, leaks in China suggests that Nokia has a whole bunch of Smartphones in the pipeline, which they’ll release before the end of 2016.

Nokia P1 Specs Roundup

  • 5.2/5.5inch 2K (2560 x 1440) AMOLED Display
  • Unibody metal construct
  • Snapdragon 820/821 Processor
  • 4GB/6GB RAM
  • Graphene material used in Camera Module
  • Android 7.0 Nougat with Nokia Z Launcher
  • IP68 Water and Dust Resistant

So by the look of it, Nokia P1 doesn’t seem like a bad phone, the leaks may not be accurate, there may be few hardware changes when it launches but overall we’re really excited to see Nokia enter the smartphone market.

Replaced Samsung Galaxy Note 7 catches fire in an airplane

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Samsung has recently claimed that it has replaced over 1 million Samsung Galaxy Note 7 globally. The replaced sets are said to be free from any issues. But yesterday, a replaced Galaxy Note 7 caught fire on an airplane. No one was harmed in the accident as the plane had not taken off and all passengers were evacuated safely and the flight was cancelled.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was supposed to be Samsung’s best-selling device and a proper rival to Apple’s iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. Instead, it became the company’s worst nightmare, something it direly wants to forget. And even with all the replaced devices, Brian Green’s new Galaxy Note 7 caught fire when the plane was getting ready for takeoff. Green later confirmed that he had picked up his new device on September 21st.

Talking to The Verge, he also mentioned that his Galaxy Note 7 had a green battery icon, and showed a picture of the device’s box which contained the black square symbol. Samsung has added black square boxes in all of the new Galaxy Note 7s that have are from the replacement batch.

According to Green, his phone started to smoke after he had powered down his device which had 80% charge remaining. He then dropped it on the floor and a ‘thick grey-green angry smoke’ began pouring out of it. The device burned through the carpet and scorched the subfloor of the plane.

The Verge even ran the device’s IMEI through Samsung’s recall eligibility checker to determine its safety, and the website said the device wasn’t affected by the global recall.

Well, just because a device catches fire once in a blue moon, it doesn’t mean that its whole batch will have the same problem. Recently, an iPhone 7 caught fire, but that doesn’t mean all iPhones will catch fire. But we are talking about the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 here, and obviously, a lot of people looking forward to buying the replaced ones will have second thoughts.

Samsung is yet to comment on this issue.

No more Nexus Phones; Legacy Continues with Google Pixel and Pixel XL

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Goodbye Nexus! Hello to Pixel! Google has just announced two new phones: Pixel and Pixel XL. These are basically the upgraded version of last years LG Nexus 5x and Huawei Nexus 6P with the latest software and improved hardware. This year’s Pixel and Pixel XL is manufactured by HTC.

The Google Pixel sports a 5-inch 1080P AMOLED display and Pixel XL sports a bigger 5.5-inch QHD AMOLED display. Both the phones are powered by the latest flagship processor, the Snapdragon 821, and has 4GB of DDR4 RAM. Storage option include either 32GB or 128GB. Both the phones ship with the Android 7.1 (Nougat), the latest version from Google.

In terms of camera, both the Pixel and Pixel XL boasts the same camera seen on last year’s model — a 12.3MP camera with LED flash, Sony IMX378 sensor, 1.55umpixel, f/2.0 aperture and  Phase Detection AF. But, it includes Electronic Image Stabilization which will improve the overall camera performance. Up front, there is an 8MP front camera.

The fingerprint on the Google Pixel and Pixel XL is located on the rear side. Battery capacity is also different with Pixel having a smaller 2,770mAh and Pixel XL with 3450mAh. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac MIMO (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, USB Type-C.

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Color Options: Quite Black, Very Silver and limited edition Really Blue

Both the Google Pixel and Pixel XL comes in Quite Black, Very Silver and limited edition Really Blue colors. The Google Pixel is priced at $649 for the 32GB version and $749 for the 128GB version. The Google Pixel XL is priced at $769 for the 32GB version, while the 128GB version costs $869.

Google Pixel Vs Pixel XL Specs Shootout:

Google Pixel Google Pixel XL
5-inch 1080P AMOLED display
with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection
5.5-inch  QHD AMOLED display
with Gorilla Glass 4 protection
2.15 GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 821 SoC 2.15 GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 821 SoC
4GB DDR4 RAM; 32/128GB ROM
(unlimited cloud storage)
4GB DDR4 RAM; 32/128GB ROM
(unlimited cloud storage)
Android 7.1 (Nougat) Android 7.1 (Nougat)
12.3MP rear camera with LED flash, Sony IMX378 sensor 12.3MP rear camera with LED flash, Sony IMX378 sensor
8MP front camera 8MP front camera
Dimensions: 143.8 x 69.5 x 8.6mm; Weight: 143g Dimensions: 154.7 x 75.7 x 8.6 mm; Weight: 168g
2,770mAh battery 3450mAh battery
Price: $649 (32GB); $749 (128GB) Price: $769 (32GB); $869 (128GB)

Official: Coolpad to enter Nepali smartphone market soon

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These days, more and more smartphone manufacturers are targeting the Nepali market. And Coolpad Group Limited, a Chinese company that will be officially arriving in Nepal in new weeks time, is set to continue this trend.

One of the largest smartphone companies in China, Coolpad Group Limited is actually a telecommunication company that sells telecommunication equipment and smartphones among others. It is the largest Chinese domestic brand by sales outside of China.

Talking about the company, the Coolpad Group Limited got its name at the end of 2013. Previously, the company was called Yulong Computer Telecommunication Scientific Co. that sold smartphones under the name ‘Coolpad’ brand. The company was founded in 1993 and has been on the rise ever since.

In the last decade, the company has succeeded in being one of the leaders of mobile operating systems, radio frequency, protocols and wireless data decomposed transmission technology, etc. in China. Not only this, the company has also been a major smartphone seller outside of China in respect to the Coolpad brand. From January to June 2012, the company had a market share of shipments of 10.4%.

The Coolpad smartphone brand speaks innovation too. The Coolpad Group Limited is set to release a device with an actual frameless display. When asked about the technology, the company said, “this patented technology can render the visual effect of a smartphone’s screen to be completely frameless through a manufacturing process while delivering a seamless, edge-to-edge visual experience to the end users’. Basically, there will be no frame around the device. This is sure to be an absolute enticing display”.

This Coolpad device will be a framless smartphone.
This Coolpad device will be a frameless smartphone.

So, we are getting to see another budget-oriented smartphone manufacturer make their sales in Nepal. A new smartphone brand lining up to topple the established Chinese brands Huawei and Gionee. Coolpad will join the newly launched Meizu, HTC and the not-so-new ZTE in an attempt to make an impression in the Nepali market. And if the company prices their products right unlike some brands here in Nepal, it will slowly have a fair share of the smartphone market.

How to use Google Search effectively

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Today on How to section, we are discussing the ways of using Google Search effectively. Google Search is pretty good at finding what you are looking for these days, but sometimes they still come up short which makes you to use other search engines (we’ll discuss about other search engines some other time). For this case, there are few little tips and tricks which come handy and help us to use Google Search effectively. So here are some tips for better googling-

Exact phrase

The simplest and most effective way to search for something specific is to use quote marks “…” around a phrase or name.

Exclude terms

If you are not getting what you need then you can specifically exclude certain words using the minus sign.

Asterisk wildcard

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Searching a phrase in quotes with an asterisk replacing a word will search all variations of that phrase. It’s helpful if you’re trying to determine a song from its lyrics, but you couldn’t make out the entire phrase.

Searching between two values

Searching for something with a qualifier between two ranges is a good way of answering questions. For instance, if you’re looking for the who were the Nepali prime ministers between 1920 and 1950 a search using Nepali prime minister 1920.. 1950 will bring up results with dates ranging between 1920 and 1950.

Search for the related sites

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The related qualifier is useful for finding similar sites. Searching for related:abc.com  for instance, will bring up the websites of other news organizations that Google deems the most similar to the ABC.

Definitions

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You can put define: in front of the word that you want the definition of.

Calculator

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For quick math problems, don’t worry about opening your calculator app. Just type the equation into Google using +, -, *, / and parentheses for basic functions.

Unit Converter

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Just type what you are looking for in a sentence with the units you have and want.

Some other tips and fun tricks are listed below in the table. Use without the quote marks.

Function Execution
To set a timer Enter “set timer for” followed by the desired amount of time
To check the weather for a specific area Enter “weather” followed by a zip code or city
To look up the time for a specific region Enter “time” followed by the particular region
To look up your IP address Enter “my ip address” in the search bar
To roll a six-sided die Enter “roll a dice” in the search bar
To compare between foods Use “vs” between two foods
Play Atari Breakout by searching it on Google Images Just search “Atari Breakout” on Google Images

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Launched in Nepal For Ludicrous Price of Rs. 33,000

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Vatsal Impex Pvt. Ltd., the official distributor of Xiaomi products in Nepal launches the recently announced Redmi Note 4 in Nepal. Redmi Note 4 is the successor of the best selling Xiaomi phone in Nepal, the Redmi Note 3. Redmi Note 4 was launched in China just last month, and it brings joy to see the phone come to Nepal this quick. Mid-range phones have taken a leap in build and quality and Redmi Note 4 is no exception.

Redmi Note 4

It sports a unibody metal design like the Redmi Note 3 giving it a premium look and feel. The phone comes with a 5.5-inch 1080P display with 2.5D glass making the edges look seamless, giving an immersive feel while using the phone. Redmi Note 4 is now powered by a deca-core chipset from Mediatek, the Helio X20 which is clocked at 2.1Ghz and based on the internal storage of 16/64GB you get 2/3GB RAM respectively. Here in Nepal, we have the high-end version with 64GB internal storage and 3GB of RAM.

The Redmi Note series always lacked a good camera, and this time around the new Redmi Note 4 is rocking a 13MP Rear Camera, which is a downgrade from the last gen model in terms of megapixels but  according to the critics, the new camera outperforms the previous model, so we have to see it believe it in our coming reviews!

The Redmi Note 4 is a pretty good smartphone for its price. It’s a capable performer and a decent snapper, but there’s nothing exceptional about it. Except the price of course. – ANDROID CENTRAL REVIEW

Redmi Note 4

Price of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4:

The Redmi Note 4 base version with 2GB RAM & 16GB storage is priced at $135 and the High-end version with 3GB RAM & 64GB storage is priced at $180. But it’s not the same story in Nepal. Redmi Note 4 is priced exorbitantly high at Rs.33,000. Users have always complained about the pricing of Xiaomi phones, instead of being cheap like it’s supposed to, consumers have to pay a high markup compared to other phones in the market.

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Specifications of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4:

DISPLAY 5.5 inches(1080 x 1920) @401ppi
CHIPSET Mediatek MT6797 Helio X20
CPU Deca-core 2.1 GHz
GPU Mali-T880 MP4
OPERATING SYSTEM MIUI 8, on top of Android 6.0 Marshmallow
INTERNAL MEMORY 16/64GB
EXPANDABLE MEMORY Up to 256GB uses SIM 2 slot
RAM 2/3GB
REAR CAMERA 13MP with f/2.0, PDAF, 1080p@30fps
FRONT CAMERA 5MP with f/2.0
SIM Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano SIM)
Fingerprint Sensor YES
Fast Charging
YES
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Price in Nepal  Rs. 33,000

Obi Worldphone brings festive offer and promotional campaign

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Obi Worldphone has announced promotional campaign and festive offer for its consumers purchasing the Obi Worldphone from an authorized distributor. The offer has already started and lasts until 19 November 2016.

Any customer who buys Obi Worldphone during the period of the scheme will be deemed eligible. However, the customers must follow the participation process to get registered for the lucky draw. The Company will provide daily prizes to the winners. During the Period of the Scheme, 1 lucky winner will be selected for a daily prize of a Honda Dio Scooter or a Gold Coin or a Philips LCD TV. The lucky draw will be held 3:00 pm every day to select the winner. The total numbers of prizes are 3 Hondo Dio Scooters, 23 24k Gold Coins, and 23 PHILIPS LCD TVs. The offer is applicable only on Obi SF1, Obi SJ1.5 and Obi MV1 (Coming Soon).

How to participate?

  • Purchase Obi Worldphone from authorized distributor/retailer or from sastodeal.com which is their exclusive online partner.
  • Send IMEI number of newly purchased Obi Worldphone through SMS to 33001. The format of the SMS should be “Type Obi <space> IMEI number”

Winners will be announced on the Obi Worldphone’s Facebook page. And don’t forget to check their Facebook page for more details.

Apex Digital Initiates a Nationwide Mobile Phone Chain Store in Nepal

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Buying a smartphone has not been a smooth experience for a lot of users. It starts with researching and comparing the products, finding a product you like, selecting a store of choice from the many crowded stores, being pulled by the store promoters with puzzling alternatives and being pushed a product which you may not be intending to buy at the first place. We all have experienced this in one way or other. Apex Group has built an approach to tackle this tedious situation through Apex Digital.

Apex Digital has initiated the establishment of a chain of mobile phone stores referred as “smart stores”. The smart stores will be one of a kind experience stores where the customers will be able to touch and feel, and use the smartphones of different brands under the same roof. The stores focus on providing flexibility and convenience to the customers and ensure a smooth buying experience.

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Two of the stores were opened today, one at the prime location of Pako,New Road and another at Thimi ,Bhaktapur. This chain of stores will not be limited within the valley. Three of its stores will be opened tomorrow at Dharan, Itahari, and Pokhara. Apex Digital plans expand its stores all over the country. Apex plans to expand upto 40 stores, within the next two years in a phase wise expansion strategy.

The store has several interactive booths for experiencing the phones. Each brand has been provided their own booth with their phones on display. Also, the flagship phones are placed at one booth. Upon picking up the phone and using it, the specifications of the phones are displayed on the interactive screen placed in front of each booth. On top of that upon holding two phones the interactive screen displays the comparisons between the two phones you have picked. Now that is something which we don’t experience on current stores.

Apex Digital has stated that customers will receive a variety of presents upon their purchase.Cash discount ranging from 5% to 50% will be given to the customers around the year as well as a tempered glass and a case, with every purchase.  Along with that customers will be given other gifts like cup, selfie stick, t-shirts, and lot more depending on their purchase. More to that,a lucky draw shall be conducted for a bumper prize. And this doesn’t stop here; customers will also be presented with Pamacare scents depending upon the purchase. Focusing on the large share of smartphone user which are students, Apex Digital plans to run an offer through which students would have a chance to study TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, GRE and GMAT for free.

Apex Digital has commenced a refreshing engagement in the current smartphone market of Nepal. Their determination is overwhelming and the accomplishment will most favor the customers who are eager for a hassle free shopping experience, for devices they seek. The smartphone market is booming at the current phase and the initiation of a nationwide chain of the smart store is definitely a turning point into a new direction. Apex Digital has focused on offering consistent as well as trustworthy service from their chain smart stores which seems promising to current customers not locally but nationally.

Gionee P7 Max launched exclusively for Nepal at Rs. 21,999

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Gionee has been taking the Nepali market seriously. The launch of the Gionee P7 Max right after the launch of Gionee S6 Pro shows that. The P7 Max has been launched exclusively for Nepal right now and it is priced at Rs. 21,999.

The Gionee P7 Max looks set to be a contender of the best mid-range smartphone in Nepal. The device features a full metal unibody design that is seamless. It sports a 5.5-inch full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels) IPS LCD display. It is equipped with an off-screen navigation bar. The major downside of this device is probably the lack of fingerprint sensor as even phones that cost less than this device, now house fingerprint sensors.

gionee p7 max

The P7 Max is powered by a MediaTek MT6595 octa-core processor clocked at 2.2GHz under the hood. The processor is supported by 3GB of RAM which will make the device lag free. The device runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Amigo UI 3.2 on top and features 32GB of onboard storage. No word has been given on the expandable storage option yet, however, it looks like the device won’t be housing any slot for that. Talking about the camera, the P7 Max packs a 13-megapixel rear facing camera and a 5-megapixel rear facing camera. Other than these, it has a dual SIM Connectivity option. All this is powered by a 3100mAh battery which surely runs for a day under normal usage.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Gionee P7 Max:

DISPLAY 5.5-inch 1080 x 1920 pixels IPS LCD display
CHIPSET MediaTek MT6595
CPU Octa-core clocked at 2.2GHz
Operating System Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Amigo UI 3.2 on top
INTERNAL MEMORY 32GB
RAM 3GB
REAR CAMERA 13MP
FRONT CAMERA 5MP
SIM Dual SIM
BATTERY Non-Removable 3100mAh
COLOR(S) AVAILABLE Gold
PRICE Rs. 21,999