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Remix OS 2.0 | Android OS for PC Guide

Android

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January 15, 2016

Android is an open platform which was limited only to mobile devices but it’s perspective has got even wider. Now you can officially run Android as your operating system on PC, all thanks to Jide Technology which has been working to bring the simplicity and productivity of Android to PC.Remix OS is just Plug and Play, you need a bootable USB of Remix OS and run Android on almost any Intel (x86) based PC and even on few Macs with full Android app support.

Before installing the OS you need a USB 3.0 Flash Storage with 8GB (FAT32) or more with R/W speed of 20MB/s.

Download Remix OS zip file (Legacy or EFI) depending on your system and unzip it.
Launch the Remix OS USB tool or any third party USB Boot Tool.
Browse and Select the Remix OS ISO file and Select OK.
Reboot your PC.
Enter into Boot Mode pressing F12 during startup or other function keys
Select “USB Storage Device” as boot option
Select either “Guest Mode” or “Resident Mode” to start Remix OS.

If you select the Guest Mode, all of the activities and data wouldn’t be saved, it’s a fresh new start with every Guest Mode. And if you select Resident Mode, all your activities and data will be saved for future use, for that you might need a USB flash drive with larger capacity.

Note that, the Remix OS is currently in Alpha, so there’s nothing much that you can do here. Right now it’s purely intended for developers to test and figure out some bugs before the final release. Also there is no Google Play Services on the official Remix OS package due to some licencing issues, but you can install it using a third party apk from the link below:

GAPPS FOR REMIX OS 2.0

In future updates, we’ll see complete Google Services in the official Remix OS package.

Nonetheless, the stable version of Remix OS will take the PC mobility to a whole new level, all that is needed is a USB Flash Drive within your reach. Remix OS is different than Tablet Android OS to some extent, it adopts a native desktop like UI with a taskbar included but it hasn’t compromised the Android experience. It currently runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and you see the material design aspects everywhere giving you a smooth and seamless experience.

Benchmarks shows the performance will be above par compared to some flagship Android phones but to be skeptical, it entirely depends on your hardware.

Forest Stay focused: A unique app to get you off your phone

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January 12, 2016

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Forest Stay focused: A unique app to get you off your phone

We all know we can’t stay off our phones when we have exams, assignments or anything important to do. We are always fidgeting on our phones – doing nothing mostly. We know we have to put our phone down because we have something more important to do than playing games, scrolling through news feed in Facebook, etc.Well, there’s an app just to help you achieve that. We know we are not believers of such apps because for some it works but for mostly it doesn’t. This app is a different one, a unique one in fact, with a different and entertaining concept to help us stay off our phones.

Well, there’s an app just to help you achieve that. We know we are not believers of such apps because for some it works but for mostly it doesn’t. This app is a different one, a unique one in fact, with a different and entertaining concept to help us stay off our phones.

This app called “Forest: Stay focused” developed by forestapp.cc is entirely different and amusing from other apps with the same purpose. This app revolves around a tree and a forest. If you want to stay off your phone, you open the app and plant a little tree that grows to become a fully-grown in about 30 minutes. The tricky part is letting it grow. So while it grows you should stay off your phone. If you try to launch a game, even take a phone call, press the give up button, or even minimize or close the app, the tree dies which you don’t want. This little tree is what makes it worthwhile because you care for this small tree. Many people feel guilty and sad to bring down the tree that they themselves planted in the first place, they would want to see their tree grow and grow fruits or flowers or whatever they expect.

I know, staying off their phones for many people is impossible and I know the app is implausible but kudos to the developers of Forest for the fine concept of the app. Well, I don’t know if this app would help anyone to be more productive or not, that depends on the person using it but like the title says it’s a unique app and the concept is really cool.

So, if you want to try the app for yourself and see what I am talking about, you easily can as it’s free and available in both apple app store and Google play store.

Thanks Suyog Pradhan for sending this article.

One Plus 3T Scheduled To Launch at CAN Infotech

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January 12, 2016

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One Plus 3T Scheduled To Launch at CAN Infotech

Like anywhere else, OnePlus 3 was sold like a hotcake in Nepal as well. The phone was once out of stock in Oliz Store and is available again from Dec. 20th, 2016. Now, its upgraded version OnePlus 3T has become a talk of the town. The company is making plans to launch the device during Nepal’s biggest tech show CAN Infotech which will be starting from Jan 28th.

According to the information we have, OnePlus 3T will be coming in only 128GB variant in Nepal. Our rough speculation says, OnePlus 3T (128 GB) may be priced somewhere around NRs. 58,999 to NRs. 60,999. But remember, it is just a rough speculation and the real price is still yet to be announced.

OnePlus 3T specifications

5.5-inch (1920×1080 pixels) Full HD Optic AMOLED display with 2.5D curved Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection
2.35GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 821 64-bit processor with Adreno 530 GPU
6GB LPDDR4 RAM, 128GB (UFS 2.0) storage
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) with Oxygen OS
Dual nano SIM slots
16-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, Sony IMX298 sensor, 1.12-micron pixel size, f/2.0 aperture, EIS 2.0, PDAF, OIS, 4K video recording at 30 fps, 720p slow motion at 120fps
16MP front-facing camera with Samsung 3P8SP sensor, 1.0 micron pixel size, f/2.0 aperture, PDAF, 1080p video recording
Dimensions: 152.7×74.7×7.35mm; Weight: 158g
Fingerprint sensor
Bottom-facing speaker, dual microphone for noise cancellation
4G LTE with VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac dual-band (MIMO), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS, NFC, USB Type-C
3400mAh battery with Dash Charge
Expected Price in Nepal: NRs. 58,999 to NRs. 60,999

For those, wondering what has changed in OnePlus 3T as compared to OnePlus3 click on the link below to read the article on: OnePlus 3 Vs. OnePlus 3T

Apple World offering heavy discounts on Samsung J Series Smartphones

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January 8, 2016

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Apple World offering heavy discounts on Samsung J Series Smartphones

Apple World, a new retail mobile store in Durbarmarg, is providing heavy discounts on the Samsung J series of smartphones in the occasion of their inauguration. The Samsung Galaxy J1 ace, Galaxy J2, Galaxy J5, Galaxy J7 were launched by Samsung in Nepal some time ago.

You can now grab the Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace for Rs. 9,050. The phone comes with a 4.3 inch Super AMOLED display which on a low-end smartphone is an absolute charm. The J1 Ace is the most basic smartphone in the Galaxy J-Series.

Samsung Galaxy J2 is now available at the Apple World store for Rs. 12,000, almost Rs.1500 less than the market price of Rs. 13,490. The Galaxy J2 is the updated version of the J1 and features a 4.7 inch Super AMOLED display, quad-core processor, 1 GB RAM, 5MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, and a 2000 mAh battery.
Also Read: TOP SMARTPHONES UNDER RS.15,000 AVAILABLE IN NEPAL

Samsung Galaxy J5 and J7 are one of the most trending smartphone queries in our Contact us page. The Samsung Galaxy J5 has a 5 inch HD Super AMOLED Display. The Discounted price for the Apple world sale is Rs 17, 600 whereas the market price remains Rs. 19,999.

Similarly, the Samsung Galaxy J7 has a 5.5 inch 720P Super AMOLED Display with bigger battery capacity and better performance. The discounted price of the Galaxy J7 in the Apple World is Rs. 22,250 whereas the market price of the Galaxy J7 is Rs.25,500.

Not only you will get the smartphone in a cheaper price, they also come with the IMS hologram which means you will be provided with genuine Samsung products and one year of authorized IMS warranty.
You might also like: PRICE DETAILS OF SAMSUNG SMARTPHONES IN NEPAL

LG V10 unofficially arrives in Nepal

LG

Yural Maskey

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January 8, 2016

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Recently announced LG V10 has entered the Nepalese smartphone market and is available for purchase from online store M.K.Tradeline. It carries a price tag of Rs. 75,000 and comes with a one year warranty. Unlike other smartphones, the LG V10 features a second screen above the primary 5.7-inch QHD display. The second screen acts as a companion with an “always on” capability to show the weather, time, date and battery when the main display is off. It shows shortcuts to your favorite apps and new notifications when the main display is on.

Apart from that, the LG V10 features 5MP Dual Front Cameras with two separate lenses to capture standard 80-degree selfies or perfect wide angle selfies of 120 degrees, without the need to pan the smartphone which increases the likelihood of camera shake. For the wide angle shot, the V10 employs a sophisticated software algorithm to combine images from the two separate lenses which are just far enough apart to provide two different points of view.

As far as the design goes, the V10’s frame is composed of SAE grade 316L stainless steel, with “resilient but soft Dura Skin” on the back and bottom of the phone. The company says the combinations of these materials will protect the display of the phone from hard bumps and tumbles.

The V10 features 32 bit Hi-Fi DAC by ESS Technology for high-quality sound output and is the first commercial device to utilize Qualcomm Technologies TruSignalTM antenna boost technology designed to intelligently optimize signal strength at all times for fewer dropped calls, faster data, and better call coverage, no matter how the phone is held.

Key Specifications:

Display:Main: 5.7-inch QHD IPS Quantum Display (2560 x 1440 / 513ppi); Secondary: 2.1-inch IPS Quantum Display (160 x 1040 / 513ppi)
Chipset: Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 808 Processor
Memory: 4GB LPDDR3 RAM
Storage: 64GB with microSD (up to 2TB)
Rear Camera: 16MP with F1.8 Aperture / OIS 2.0 with Manual Video Mode
Front Camera: 5MP Dual Lens (80 degree Standard Angle / 120 degree Wide Angle)
Battery: 3,000mAh (removable)
OS: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Size: 159.6 x 79.3 x 8.6mm
Weight: 192g
Network: LTE-A Cat. 6
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac / Bluetooth 4.1 / NFC / USB 2.0
Colors: Space Black / Luxe White / Modern Beige / Ocean Blue / Opal Blue
Price in Nepal: Rs. 75,000

Netflix officially launches in Nepal

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January 7, 2016

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During a keynote at CES 2016, Netflix has officially expanded its services in 130 additional countries including Nepal, allowing users to stream the service’s licensed TV shows and movies. You can now try the Netflix for a month for free, but you need to have a PayPal account to register.

Why Netflix in Nepal doesn’t make any sense
It’s great to see Netflix launching its product here in Nepal, but if you look from the user’s perspective, it doesn’t make any sense. First of all, Government of Nepal doesn’t allow us to pay online. You need to have a PayPal account and most of us don’t have one. Secondly, the recommended speed required for Netflix videos to run is 3mbps and according to the latest report from Akamai, the average internet speed of Nepal is 512kbps.

Moreover, the pricing is also a big concern. Starting at the Basic plan of Rs.840 and going up to Rs.1300 for the premium price for a month’s subscription is kind of a big deal for normal users.

I am not saying Netflix is here to blame. No one can argue that it’s one of the best online streaming services in the world. You can watch series including House of Cards, Marvel’s Daredevil and Marvel’s Jessica Jones, Narcos, Sense8, Grace and Frankie, and Marco Polo, and other TV shows and movies. But the problem like the payment system, internet speed, and pricing is unparallel.

Samsung Galaxy J2 Price in Nepal [Official]

Samsung

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January 1, 2016

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Samsung Galaxy J2 Price in Nepal [Official]

Samsung has launched its new Galaxy J2 smartphone in Nepal and is priced at Rs. 12,000. The new entry-level 4G smartphone is the updated version of Galaxy J1 and is available in Nepal via all retail channels. It is available in Black, White, and Gold color options.

Samsung Galaxy J2 Overview

As far as the Samsung Galaxy J2 specifications are concerned, the phone comes with a 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels. It is powered by Samsung’s in-house Exynos 3475 chip that consists of a Cortex A7 quad-core processor, clocked at 1.3 GHz and Mali-T720 GPU. The phone is backed by 1 GB of DDR3 RAM and 8GB of inbuilt storage with a micro-SD expansion slot up to 128GB. It runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS with the latest TouchWiz UI. The smartphone has a metallic finish on the sides and has a faux leather back. It is Samsung’s first phone to have been developed in the Samsung India R&D facility.

Regarding the camera specs, the Samsung Galaxy J2 only has a 5MP rear shooter and a 2MP front snapper. The rear shooter has autofocus and LED flash and can shoot in 720P. There is also a 2,000 mAh battery which can be user-replaceable. For connectivity options, this smartphone comes with 4G LTE, dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth, and GPS.

The unique feature of the phone is it’s new Ultra Data Saving mode powered by Opera Max which allows users to block individual apps from using mobile data and save data by enabling data optimization. The ultra-data Saving mode delivers up to 50% savings in data while also freeing up the RAM by 11%.

Samsung Galaxy J2 Full Specs:

Display: 4.7-inch
Screen Resolution: 540 x 960 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 245 ppi
Screen Protection: None
Dimensions: 136 x 69 x 8.3 mm
Operating System: Android OS, v5.1.1
CPU: Exynos 3 Quad 3475
Processor: Cortex A7 32bit Quad-core 1.3 GHz
RAM: 1GB DDR3
Memory: 8 GB
Micro SD: Yes, up to 128 GB
Rear Camera: 5 MP
LED Flash: Yes
Secondary Camera: 2 MP
OS: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
No. of SIM: 2 (micro)
Connectivity: 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS
Battery Capacity: Li-Ion 2,000 mAh Removable

Early Verdict:

Like other entry-level smartphones from Samsung, the Galaxy J2 doesn’t live up to the competition. There are other phones in this price range that provides a superior user experience and better performance. Take for example the Colors Xfactor Elite E10 and Xiaomi Redmi 2 which offers better performance, bigger display, and better camera quality.

CAN infotech 2016: What to expect

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December 31, 2015

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The CAN Infotech 2016 officially kicks off on January 29, 2016 and the tech companies is gearing upto start 2016 with their latest product launch, discounts, and offers. This grand-scale exhibition attracts thousands of companies and hundreds of thousands of attendees every January. Last’s years CAN was a big disappointment and we hope to see a bigger improvement, this time, around. Here you will find our top predictions for the upcoming CAN infotech 2016:

Samsung Mobiles Nepal
Samsung Mobile Nepal might launch the second iteration of Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, and A7. We might as well see the launch event of recently announced Galaxy A9 that comes with a whopping 6-inch display. Last year, there were a lot of stock clearance offers from Samsung. Galaxy S4 was sold for Rs.22,000, and Galaxy Tab 3 for Rs. 15,000. We might see such offers in the Galaxy S5 and Tab 4 series. Since the stock will be limited, you should really grab one on the first day of the exhibition.
Huawei Mobiles Nepal
Huawei made its debut in Nepal during the CAN infotech 2013 and launched phones like P6 and P6 lite. Since then, they have launched phones of premium quality like Huawei Mate 7 and P8. We can expect the official announcement of Mate 8. To recall, the Mate 8 is their flagship phone and sports the latest Kirin 950 SoC that outperforms chipsets like Snapdragon 810 and Exynos 7420. We can also expect Huawei to come with offers on their outdated phones like G7 and P8.
Intex Mobiles Nepal
Intex is set to unveil one of the best midrange phone–Aqua Ace during CAN infotech 2016. It comes with a whopping 3GB of RAM and sports a 5 inch 720P AMOLED display with a corning gorilla glass 3rd generation.
Gionee Mobiles Nepal
It’s been more than a year Chinese smartphone manufacturer Gionee starting selling their phones. We can expect big launches from Gionee this year, notably the Gionee S6 and Marathon M5 Lite.
Microsoft Lumia
Paramount Electronics Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Microsoft mobiles in Nepal, is expected to launch a budget-oriented phone–Lumia 550. Lumia 550 is an affordable Windows 10 phone and comes with 4.7 inch HD display, quad-core processor, and 1GB of RAM. As per the rumors, we might not see Lumia 950 and 950XL anytime soon here in Nepal.
Micromax Mobiles Nepal
As per the rumor, Micromax is going to unveil three new phones–Canvas Pulse, Canvas Fire 4G+, and Canvas Pace. However, there has been no reports regarding their flagship phone Yu Yutopia.
Colors Mobile Nepal

Last year at CAN infotech, Colors launched their first ever Windows phone Win W10, which recorded poor sales in the Nepalese smartphone market. Since then, Colors have been focusing more on Android phones and have recently launched 2 phones: Elite E20 and Pearl black K3. We anticipate Colors to come with offers on these new phones and might launch a new handset under Rs.15,000.

Vianet 10 Mbps Internet offered at Rs.1,800

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December 30, 2015

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Vianet 10 Mbps Internet offered at Rs.1,800

2016 is coming and people really need a 10Mbps internet connection. Vianet 10mbps internet (FiberHome Rush) is a huge entrant in the internet speed competition. Taking that into consideration, Vianet Communications, the 1^st and the Widest FTTH (Fiber-To-The-Home) Internet Service Provider in Nepal has launched a new product in the Home Internet category called FiberHome Rush.

Vianet 10 Mbps Internet Will Cost You Rs.1,800 /- Month

The FiberHome Rush sports a unique feature called SpeedBoost with which user will have the control to increase their speed to 10Mbps whenever required from a default speed of 2 Mbps. Obviously, this is not an unlimited data package offer. You are restricted to 80 GB Data for a month and you will be charged Rs. 1,800. After the completion of your 80 GB data, your internet speed will go down to 512 Kbps, which is still great considering NTC’s unlimited 512 Kbps ADSL internet is still priced at Rs. 1700 per month. Note that the total installation charge is Rs. 6,000 that includes an ONU device (Rs. 5000) and a setup charge(Rs. 1000).

Vianet is also offering 1 Month Free Internet to all new Home package subscribers on the occasion of New Year 2016. The offer is applicable till the end of January 2016. Vianet has its Fiber Optics Connectivity in almost all areas covering Kathmandu and Lalitpur. For more details on their packages and offers, you may visit their official website: www.vianet.com.np or call them at 4217555.

Micromax Canvas Nitro 3 Launched in Nepal

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December 29, 2015

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Micromax Canvas Nitro 3 Launched in Nepal

Pasupati Tradelink Pvt. Ltd., the authorised distributor of Micromax mobiles in Nepal, has launched the third generation of Canvas Nitro series. Officially named as the Micromax Canvas Nitro 3 E352, the handset is priced at Rs. 15,840 and is available for purchase in Nepal.

The Canvas Nitro 3 E352 sports a 5-inch display with a high definition resolution of 720 pixels by 1280 pixels. The display is not guarded by any sort of protections like Gorilla Glass or Dragontail Glass. It is powered by a 1.4GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6592M processor which is a 32bit processor and is a big letdown since most of the smartphones these days boasts a 64bit processor. Moreover, the MT6592M chipset has an overheating issues and heats up very quickly when you play mid-end to high-end games.

In terms of memory, the Canvas Nitro 3 has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. It supports microSD cards upto 32GB. As far as cameras are concerned, the phone has 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front camera. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop and houses a 2500mAh removable battery. Connectivity wise, the phone has dual SIM support with 4G, Wi-Fi b/g/n (no dual-band ac), GPS, and Bluetooth.

Recently, Micromax launched Canvas 5 in Nepal for Rs.21,500 and is one of the best mid-range phones to buy in Nepal. Available for around Rs.19,500 in the market, the phone has a 5.2 inch 1080P display with gorilla glass 3, is powered by a 64bit MediaTek 1.3Ghz octa-core processor, has 3GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. It has 13MP sony rear camera and a 5MP selfie shooter with LED flash.