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TeliaSonera sell 60% share of Ncell for USD 1,030 million

GadgetByte

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December 22, 2015

TeliaSonera sell 60% share of Ncell for USD 1,030 million

The European telecommunication company TeliaSonera sold its share of Ncell to the Asian giant telecommunication company Axiata. TeliaSonera announced on Monday that it has been agreed to sell all of its ownership to Axiata, which is 60.4% of the total shares of Ncell company. The price involved is approx. USD 1,030 Million (One Arab 40 Crore Nepali Rupees) which is on cash and debt-free basis.

“In September we announced our ambition to reduce our presence in our seven Eurasian markets and focus on our operations in the Nordics and Baltics, within the strategy of creating the new TeliaSonera. Today, I am very pleased to announce a first step and proof point in this reshaping of TeliaSonera. I am also glad to see Axiata as a new owner. That gives me comfort that our dedicated employees are in good hands when taking Ncell to the next level,” says Johan Dennelind, TeliaSonera’s President and CEO.

TeliaSonera, a big telecommunication company located in Sweden and Finland. TeliaSonera have their services in Nordic and Baltic countries in Northern Europe, Eurasia region and Spain. Whereas, Axiata is also a Telecommunication company of Malaysia which operates in Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Singapore and Pakistan. It has more than 260 Million customers and 25,000 employees.

However, the deal has not completed yet, waiting from the approval of Nepal Telecommunication Authority (N.T.C). Department of Industries in Nepal and Axiata’s shareholders and Malaysian Central Bank are yet to confirm the deal completion. After the approval, the deal will completed during the first half of 2016.

TeliaSonera is expanding its operations in Nordics and Baltics countries. So, it is reducing its presence in the seven Eurasian markets. Axiata is a reputable company which has a strong focus and expertise in South Asia. It is a long-term investor and contributes for development and advancement of the country where it operates in.

Read Press Release Here: TeliaSonera Web

Smartphone Dropped in Water – Here’s a Fix

Tech Guides

Yural Maskey

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December 22, 2015

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Smartphone Dropped in Water – Here’s a Fix

Accident happens. People have their smartphone dropped in Water. Then we panic. But, here is a solution which worked for me and now my phone is working just fine as before.

Smartphone Dropped in Water, Don’t Panic

Here is the procedure on how to fix your smartphone when dropped in water:

Things to do when a smartphone is dropped in Water:

Do not turn on your phone. Turn it Off if its ON.
Remove your battery, take out the MicroSD and SIM cards from their slots.
Take a cloth or paper towel to dab it dry.
Do not try to blow on it. This could send water into other internal parts of the phone that the water hasn’t reached yet, causing more damage in the process.
Put the phone in a bag of uncooked rice or silica gel for 48 to 72 hours. The rice/silica gel draws the moisture from the phone.
If the problem persists, take your phone to the repair center.

This method works if the phone has not been short circuit inside your phone. We would recommend you to change the battery if possible. Battery drained in water are suspected to become bulk and ruin the smartphone.

Price of One Plus X in Nepal

OnePlus

Yural Maskey

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December 18, 2015

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When One Plus X was launched for $249, it easily became one of the best budget phones of 2015. Now, you can buy the One Plus X here in Nepal too, but it comes with a hefty price tag of Rs.38,000.

The phone is currently being sold by M.K.Tradelink and you can order it right now from this link. The OnePlus X comes with a 5-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) AMOLED screen and is powered by a last year’s flagship SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 and 3GB of RAM. It has 16GB of built-in storage that is expandable via microSD card up to 128GB. It uses a hybrid dual-SIM slot, with the second slot usable for microSD cards. It features a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. Like the One Plus Two, it has an alert slider, a hardware toggle to switch between No Notifications, Priority Notifications, and All Notifications.

The phone has a gorilla glass on the front as well as the back with metallic bezels on the side. The One Plus X is running Android 5.1.1 with Oxygen OS and should get Android Marshmallow 6.0 before the end of this year. The Phone comes with a non-removable 2525mAh battery.

OnePlus X specifications

5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with Adreno 330 GPU
3GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) based Oxygen OS 2.1
Hybrid Dual (nano + nano) SIM (second slot can also be used as microSD slot)
13MP rear camera with LED Flash, ISOCELL 32M sensor, PDAF, f/2.2 aperture, 1080p video recording,
8MP front-facing camera, OV8858 sensor, wide-angle lens, f/2.4 aperture
Dimensions: 140×69×6.9mm; Weight: 138g (Onyx), 160g (Ceramic)
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, 1.2W bottom-facing speaker
4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
2525mAh built-in battery
Price in Nepal: Rs.38,000

Moto G Turbo Edition now available in Nepal

Motorola

Yural Maskey

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December 18, 2015

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Moto G Turbo Edition now available in Nepal

You can now buy the Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition in Nepal for Rs. 32,000 via online retail store M.K.Tradeline. Moto G Turbo Edition is a revamped version of the Moto G third generation as it is powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 615 processor instead of Snapdragon 410 SoC on the Moto G third gen.

It also has Turbo charging capabilities that lets you use the phone for up to 6 hours with just 15 minutes of charging using the bundled 15W Turbo charger. Like the Moto G third gen, it is also IP67 rated for water resistance that can withstand immersion in 3 feet fresh water for 30 minutes.

Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition specifications

5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
1.5GHz Octa-Core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor with Adreno 405 GPU
2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
Dual SIM
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
13MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, IR filter, f/2.0 aperture, 1080p video recording
5MP front-facing camera with 72-degree wide viewing angle
IP67 rating for dust and water resistance
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
Dimensions: 142.1 x 72.4 x 6.1-11.6mm;
Weight: 155g
4G LTE / 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
2,470 mAh battery with Turbo Charging
Price in Nepal: Rs.32,000

Micromax Yu Yutopia with Snapdragon 810 CPU Launched

Micromax

Yural Maskey

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December 17, 2015

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Micromax Yu Yutopia with Snapdragon 810 CPU Launched

Micromax has finally launched its most anticipated flagship smartphone–Yu Yutopia. Teased with the tagline ‘most powerful phone in the world’, the phone comes with QuadHD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 SoC, and 4GB of RAM for a price of INR. 25,000 (NRs. 40,000).

Full Specs of Micromax Yu Yutopia:

SIM	Dual (4G+4G)
DISPLAY	5.2” QuadHD IPS
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 (Octacore with 4 Cortex A57@2Ghz and 4 Cortex [email protected])
RAM	4GB LPDDR4
STORAGE	32GB ROM with microSD expansion slot upto 128GB
PRIMARY CAMERA	Sony IMX230 21MP with OIS, PDAF, and LED flash
FRONT CAMERA	8MP
THICKNESS	7.2mm
WEIGHT	159gms
OS	Android Lollipop 5.1 with CM12.1
BATTERY	3000mAh with Quick charge 2.0

The Yu Yutopia comes with metal body with a unibody design. As for audio, the phone sports DTS Audio, and will come with Little Birds earphones from House of Marley. For the price of just Rs.40,000, it’s a steal and would provide tough competition to other midrange flagships like One Plus two and MotoX style.

The phone is available for preorder in India and will be sold exclusively via amazon. We don’t expect the phone to launch in Nepal since Yutopia lineups from Micromax are exclusive in India, but there will be few retail stores who shall bring this smartphone here in Nepal.

List of Samsung Phones with Marshmallow Update

Samsung

Yural Maskey

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December 17, 2015

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List of Samsung Phones with Marshmallow Update

According to the latest reports, 12 Samsung devices will be getting to see the update in the first quarter of 2016. The list includes all the high-end phones like the Note 5 and Galaxy S6. This list of Samsung phones which will get Marshmallow Update are:

There also are a couple of update releases coming in the second quarter of the year, which includes some Samsung tablets and other mid-end phones.

• Galaxy ALPHA
• Galaxy Tab A
• Galaxy Tab S2 9.7
• Galaxy Tab S2 8.0

Intex Aqua Ace w/ AMOLED Display, 3GB RAM Launching in Nepal

Intex

Yural Maskey

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December 17, 2015

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Intex Aqua Ace w/ AMOLED Display, 3GB RAM Launching in Nepal

EOL Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Intex mobiles in Nepal, is preparing to launch 3 new smartphones under Aqua branding— Aqua Ace, Aqua Trend, Aqua Super. The company expects to launch these smartphones before the end of January.

Intex Aqua Ace is company’s flagship phone and comes with a whooping 3GB of RAM. The phone sports a 5 inch 720P AMOLED display with a corning gorilla glass 3rd generation, and is powered by a Mediatek MT6735 CPU with 1.3Ghz quad core 64bit processor and MALI-T720 GPU. It has 16GB of onboard storage that is expandable via microSD card slot upto 128GB. It has 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera.

The phone comes with a 2300mAh battery and runs on Android Lollipop 5.1. It has dual SIM support with 4G connectivity and comes in Black and White colors options. The pricing has not been revealed yet, but we are looking at a price range of around Rs.20,000. The Intex Aqua Ace will provide competition to the recently launched Micromax Canvas 5 and Colors Pearl Black 3–Both these smartphone features 3GB of RAM and is available under Rs.20,000.

Intex Aqua Super is another phone soon to be launched in Nepal. It also comes with 3GB of RAM, however, Intex has cut corners in the display, CPU and camera department, Unlike the AMOLED display on the Aqua Ace, the Aqua Super sports a 5 inch 720P IPS display without any gorilla glass protection. It is powered by a 1 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735P 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU and has 16GB of inbuilt storage with expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD. In terms of camera, it has an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front-facing camera.

The Intex Aqua Super comes in Grey, Black, White and Champagne colors and runs Android Lollipop 5.1 out of the box. It has 2150 mAh battery and has support for Dual SIM and 4G connectivity. As for the pricing, we are looking at around Rs.18,000.

Intex Aqua Trend is the third phone to get unveiled, and features a long lasting 3000mAh battery. It boasts a 5-inch HD IPS display, and is powered by MediaTek MT6735 SoC with 1.3 GHz quad-core 64-bit processor. Like the other two smartphones, it runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop. It has a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera.

The phone has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. It will be priced below Rs.15,000 and will be available in 4 color options: Champagne, Silver, Gray and Black.

Xiaomi mi5 Specs confirmed; Launching Soon

Xiaomi

Yural Maskey

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December 17, 2015

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Xiaomi mi5 Specs confirmed; Launching Soon

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is set to unveil its flagship smartphone of 2016. Named as the Xiaomi mi5, the phone will be unveiled in February of 2016, but all the specs of the phone have been revealed on the online retail website.

The phone carries a price tag of $599 (Rs.64,000) and comes with some impressive specs. The Xiaomi mi5 sports a 5.5-inch QuadHD 2K display, is powered by the latest octacore Snapdragon 820 SoC, 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM, and will be offered a storage option of 16, 64, and 128GB.

As for the camera, the Xiaomi mi5 boasts a 20MP rear camera and an 8MP front facing camera. The phone will be powered by a embedded rechargeable 3,800 mAh Li-Po battery and is expected to run on MIUI 6 which will be layered on top of Android 5.1 Lollipop.

Prebooking available for the Colors Pearl Black K3

Yural Maskey

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December 15, 2015

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Prebooking available for the Colors Pearl Black K3

Teletalk Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Colors mobile, recently unveiled their flagship phone, the Pearl Black K3, during the Colors Tech Meet. The phone is priced at Rs.19,999 and is now available for pre-booking exclusively via online e-commerce portal Sastodeal. Every Prebookers will be gifted a JBL Go Speaker worth Rs.4,000 for free.

Talking about the handset, Colors Pearl Black K3 sports a 5 inch IPS display with a resolution of 720×1080 pixels. It is powered by a Mediatek 64bit chipset (MT6735) with quad core 64bit cortex A53 processor, and Mali T720 graphics. It has 3GB DDR3 of RAM and 32GB of inbuilt storage. The phone has a hybrid slot where you can either insert a microSD card or a second SIM.

In terms of camera, the phone has a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and an 8MP front camera. Powering is a non-removable 2350mAh battery and the phone runs on a skinned version of Android Lollipop 5.1 with guaranteed Marshmallow update within 3 months.

In terms of ergonomics and design, the phone feels light weight with a premium feel, thanks to the Asahi Enhanced glass (similar to Gorilla Glass) on both sides. Connectivity options include Dual SIM card support (4G+3G), WiFi b/g/n (No dual Band), Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS. The phone is available in two color options: Black and White. Inside the box, you get a charger with data cable, standard ear piece, flip cover and a screen protector.

Specification of Pearl Black K3

Colors Pearl Black K3
SIM	Dual (4G+3G)
OPERATING SYSTEM	Android 5.1 Lollipop
DISPLAY	5 inch HD IPS
CPU	MediaTek MT6735
PROCESSOR	1.3 GHz, Quad-core Cortex A53 64bit
RAM	3 GB
INTERNAL MEMORY	32 GB
MICROSD	Yes; up to 64GB
CAMERA	13 MP (back) 8 MP (front) with Voice Recognition
BATTERY	2,350 mAh (non-removable)

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Pearl Black K3 Launched in the Colors Tech Meet

Yural Maskey

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December 13, 2015

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Pearl Black K3 Launched in the Colors Tech Meet

Colors Mobile has successfully conducted first Colors Tech Meet today. With the theme the hub for blogging, online marketing & tech talks the program was held in Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur. With Rumors going on about the Colors Pearl Black K3, the smartphone was expected to be seen there.

The program started with a briefing on the latest technology and the latest Colors Mobile technology by the directors Mr. Sanjay Agrawal and Mr. Rohit Gupta & CEO of Sasto Deal Mr. Amun Thapa.

“Colors mobile being a Nepali smartphone brand has ALWAYS BEEN providING affordable, yet powerful smartphone TO THE CONSUMERS. Moreover, unlike other brands, Colors mobile is available in all the 75 districts of Nepal and has EXCELLENT service centres. “- Sanjay AgraWAL

Colors Mobile Nepal also officially Launched Pearl Black K3 during the Colors Tech meet. The phone will be available exclusively via e-commerce website sastodeal.com from 15th Dec 2015. The Prebookers will be able to get JBL Go speaker worth Rs. 4,000 for free. The phone is priced at Rs. 19,999 and is available in white and black color option. Inside the box content, you get a charger with data cable, standard ear piece, flip cover and a screen protector.

Colors Announced the New Colors Pearl Black K3 in the Colors Tech meet.

The Colors Pearl Black K3 houses Asahi Enhanced glass (similar to Gorilla Glass) on both sides giving a dynamic look to the slim figure of the smartphone. This time, Colors Mobiles have combined look of the smartphone with the internal specification. The huge internal storage of 32GB, at an affordable price, drafts itself as a good phone.

Specification of Colors Pearl Black K3

Pearl Black K3
MANUFACTURER	Colors
OPERATING SYSTEM	Android 5.1 Lollipop
DISPLAY	5 inch HD IPS
CPU	MediaTek MT7635
PROCESSOR	1.3 GHz, Quad-core Cortex®-A53
RAM	3 GB DDR3
INTERNAL MEMORY	32 GB
MICRO SD	Yes; upto 64GB
CAMERA	13 MP (back); 8 MP (front) with Voice Recognition
BATTERY	2,350 mAh