Microsoft, after launching Windows 10 for the PC, has announced that they will be providing updates to ten of the recently launched Lumia phones to Windows 10. Here is the list of 10 Lumia branded smartphones to get the final version of Windows 10 Mobile first:
Lumia 430
Lumia 435
Lumia 532
Lumia 535
Lumia 540
Lumia 640
Lumia 640 XL
Lumia 735
Lumia 830
Lumia 930
Microsoft is yet to announce the exact release date for Windows 10 Mobile yet, so it might take few months more and rumors suggest it will be in November. If you own a different Lumia device other than the one listed above, it looks like you have to wait even more to get the updates.
International Marketing Service, the authorised distributor of Samsung smartphones in Nepal, is offering a pretty decent deal on the purchase of Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. With the purchase of these phones from any IMS stores here in Nepal, you get an entry level Samsung Core Prime worth Rs.12,900 for free. Galaxy S6 is priced at Rs. 77,900 and S6 Edge at Rs.94,900.
Specs of Galaxy S6/S6 Edge:
Display: 5.1-inch Quad HD (2560×1440) 577ppi, Super AMOLED
According to the latest press release from Samsung, Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are getting a price cut globally. Samsung stated its quarterly earnings on Thursday, posting a fifth straight drop in profits. But the biggest story perhaps was the fact that the company reported unsatisfactory smartphone sales, including that of its flagship smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. The company further added that its bottom line suffered in part due to marketing expenses related to the new launches.
The press release reads:
WHILE THE IT & MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS (IM) DIVISION IS EXPECTED TO FACE A DIFFICULT BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, THE SALES MOMENTUM FOR HIGH-END PRODUCTS WILL BE MAINTAINED BY ADJUSTING THE PRICE OF THE GALAXY S6 AND S6 EDGE AND INTRODUCING NEW PREMIUM SMARTPHONE MODELS.
Samsung is reported going to launch the Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+, which we expect to see at an event on August 13 in New York and London.
Windows has finally launched the Windows 10, however, some of you might be in reservation list and will only get update starting Wednesday. However, there is an easy way to get the update right now. A Reddit forum post via VentureBeat shows the six-step process for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 Update (Windows 8 users need to upgrade to Windows 8.1 Update to be eligible for the upgrade) users which will force the download of the upgrade and you won’t require any adroit skills. Follow these steps:
Pre- Requirements:
You must be running a genuine copy of either Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update.
You must have all the previous updates installed from Windows Update.
Navigate to “C:WindowsSoftwareDistributionDownload” folder (You may have to substitute C drive letter with the drive Windows is installed on) and delete all the files.
Press the Windows key to open Search and type “Windows Update”, which would open Windows Update. Users can also navigate to the particular setting from the system’s Control Panel.
Again, press the Windows key to open Search bar and type “cmd”. This will give a drop down of Command Prompt along with other related options. Do not select the Command Prompt option, but instead select Run as Administrator by right clicking on the option.
Once the Administrator: Command Prompt box is opened, type “wuauclt.exe /updatenow” but do not press enter.
Go back to previously opened Windows Update menu, and click on Check for updates option placed at the right side of the screen. Once clicked, Windows Update should show “Checking for updates…”
Meanwhile, go back to the Command Prompt box and then press enter on the command typed before. You would then see Windows Update say it is downloading Windows 10.
The update size is around 6GB and make sure you have enough storage in C drive. Also, make sure that you have all the backups of your important files before upgrading.
Pashupati Tradelink, the authorized distributor of Micromax smartphones in Nepal, has slashed the price of recently launched Micromax Canvas Nitro 2 E311 from Rs. 21,120 to Rs. 18,260. It is the successor of the Micromax Canvas Nitro (A311) that was launched back in January for Rs. 21,500.
SPECS BREAKDOWN:
The Canvas Nitro 2 E311 comes with a 5 inch HD resolution display that is being protected by a gorilla glass third generation. It features a MediaTek 32bit octa core processor running at a frequency of 1.4GHz, 2GB of DDR3 RAM, 16GB of expandable storage, 13/5MP cameras (Sony IMX214 CMOS Sensor), and a 2400 mAh battery.
The Micromax Canvas Nitro 2 E311 has almost an identical specification to its predecessor Nitro A311, with the only differences between them lies in the processor and battery. The new version, much to the dismay to the potential buyers, sports an inferior processor and packs a smaller battery capacity than its predecessor. The other specifications of the new smartphone are identical to the Canvas Nitro (A311), however, there are some minor changes in the design and build quality.
Full Specs | Micromax Canvas Nitro 2 E311:
SIM
Dual 3G
DISPLAY
5’’IPS LCD; 720*1280 resolution
MEMORY
16 GB internal memory; micro SD up to 32 GB
RAM
2 GB
PROCESSOR
Octa-core 1.4Ghz Cortex A7
CHIPSET
MediaTek MT6592M
BACK CAMERA
13 MP with autofocus and LED flash
FRONT CAMERA
5 MP
OS
Android 4.4
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/, Wi-Fi hotspot, GPS, Bluetooth 4.0
BATTERY
Li-Ion 2400 mAh battery (non-removable)
One of the biggest let down of this smartphone is it is still running Android 4.4 KitKat and not Android 5.0. Moreover, the phone joins the Nepali trend of launching a smartphone at a higher price tag than that of other countries. The phone is priced at INR.9,500 (Rs.15,200) in India, which means we are paying almost Rs.3000 more.
So, what are your thoughts on Micromax Canvas Nitro 2? Do you think it’s overpriced? Let us know in the comments below.
Today has been a big day for the tech lovers. Three Major launches on a single day, this is just wildly overwhelming. First the OnePlus Two, then Moto G 3rd Gen, now the Moto X Styles which is probably the new Moto X 3rd Generation. The phone sports a 5.7-inch Quad HD display with very small bezels can charge 35% power in 15 minutes. The 21MP rear camera offers better light capture, faster focus, faster capture and improved color. Even better news, there will be another Moto X called the Moto X play which will sport a massive 3,630 mAh battery which will last 2days on a single charge. Moto X Play will also have a 21-megapixel camera and 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It has a 5.5-inch full high-definition display.
Specs:
5.7-inch Quad HD display
21MP rear camera with Optical Image Stabilization.
We’ve been seeing a lot of leaks of the Moto G 3rd Generation lately, but all of that stops now! Today on a media event on New-Delhi, Motorola has unveiled the Moto G 3rd Generation. The phone sports exactly all the specs that recent leaks have claimed.
The Moto G 3rd gen comes with a 5 inch 720P display and is powered by a Snapdragon 410 running at a slightly higher frequency of 1.4GHz. The phone comes with 2 variants: One with 8GB ROM and 1GB RAM and the other with 16GB ROM and 2GB RAM. Both these variants support microSD card slots up to 32GB and comes with Dual SIM functionality. In terms of Software, the Moto G comes with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
Specs of Moto G 3rd Generation:
5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display, 294ppi
Snapdragon 410 SoC
1.4 GHz Quadcore Cortex A53 Processor
Adreno 306 GPU
1GB || 2GB RAM
8GB || 16GB Internal memory
Dual SIM
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
13MP rear camera with f/2.0 lens
Dual-tone LED flash
5MP front-facing camera
2,470 mAh Battery
The new Moto G has got IPX7 rating which makes it waterproof which allows the phone to survive in up to 3 feet of water for 30 minutes. Also, the rear camera on the new Moto G has the same sensor as found on the Nexus 6. It now comes with a 13-megapixel sensor, f/2.0 aperture lens and dual-tone LED flash. Motorola is also introducing a Chop Twice feature which quickly switches on the flash by shaking the phone twice.
The Moto G 2015 will be available for sale in India from midnight exclusively on Flipkart, with the 1GB/8GB model available for INR. 11,999 ($187), and the 2GB version with 16GB storage for INR. 12,999 ($203).
So, What are your thoughts on the MotoG 3rd gen? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
You might be thinking how is it possible to attain such a high quality product at such a reasonable price. Some strategy that has been implemented according to the One plus can be regarded as a nice move to enter the market with such competition.
According to One plus They say,
Dramatically cutting down on marketing spending: Instead of expensive offline campaigns, try and do more online marketing and actually have the fans help the smartphone spread the word. That is why the invite system has worked so well.
Eliminate retail channel costs: While marketing is expensive, retail is even more so. It can be estimated that retail channels can cost anywhere from 20% to 40% of the final price of a flagship device from an established brand. That is why we can only buy One Plus devices officially online .
No plan to make any money for two years: The Company are fine with not making any money on the smartphones for two years, According to the company, This is to give more people the chance to experience the quality of the devices, and help build a name.
Since The One Plus is not doing traditional marketing, word of mouth is the only way for new people to hear about the One Plus or the new product One Plus Two.
One Plus actually wants spread the word so that the gadget lovers can get get the exact product what they want, for now cheap and worthy:
Blog comments: On news and blog posts about other smartphones, let people know that we exist, to help them make an informed decision on what suits them the best.
Forums: When people ask on other forums what smartphone they should buy, let them know that OnePlus also exists as a choice.
Social media: When users complain on other brands’ social media pages, let them know of OnePlus if you think it will help them.
Friends and family (offline): Finally, do your friends a favor by telling them friends about us and help them make a better decision on what to phone to get.
Indian smartphone manufacturer Lava has launched the second iteration of Android One phone. The Lava Pixel V1 offers major upgrades in the design and hardware specs compared to the first gen Android one phones. However, it is priced higher at INR. 11,349 (NPR. 18,158).
Lava Pixel V1 comes with an edge-to-edge 5.5-inch 720p display with Asahi Dragon Trail protection, a 1.3GHz quad-core processor (MT6582 Chipset), 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage which can be expanded via the microSD card slot up to 32GB.
Lava Pixel V1 offers metal build quality and narrow bezel in the front
The phone sports a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. In terms of Connectivity, there is Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 3G dual-SIM connectivity, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. The phone has a 2650 mAh battery.
In terms of software, Lava Pixel V1 comes with stock Android 5.1.1, and should be upgraded to Android M. It measures 152.1 x 76.3 x 8.5mm and weighs 135gms.
Full specifications of Android One Lava Pixel V1:
Model
Android One Lava V1 Pixel
Display
5.5-inch HD (1280x720p) IPS LCD screen with Asahi Dragon Trail Glass shield
Pixel density: 267 ppi (pixels per inch)
OS
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Processor
1.3 MediaTek quad-core CPU (MT6582)
RAM
2GB
Storage capacity
32GB (+32GB via microSD)
Camera
Main: 13.0-megapixel camera with LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, 1.4u BSI sensor, auto-focus, full HD video recording
Front: 5.0-megapixel with 4 physical lens (special software on board the device is said to enhance the front camera to 8mp)
Network
4G-LTE
Battery
2650 mAh
Add-ons
Dual-SIM slots, Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n; dual-band), Wi-Fi Direct, GPS /GLONASS, micro0USB v2.0 port, A-GPS
Microsoft has been testing a lot of apps these days under the Microsoft Garage Project on android platform. They have been launching a lot of their products lately, and one on the list is the launcher called “Arrow Launcher”. This launcher has a lot of resemblance to the Next Lock Screen from Microsoft. And both these apps go beautifully hand in hand. It is currently in beta version for testing so there might be some glitches here and there.
The UI(User Interface) of the launcher looks really light and it’s smooth to use. Some user might find it difficult to use the vertical app drawer but there’s a search bar up top which makes it easier to search for apps.
You get 3 home screens and apart from that you can’t really add or remove any other home screens. The middle screen is where you’ll find the frequently used apps, on the left you get quick contacts and on the right; notes and reminder. Also if you swipe from the bottom you get another set of quick apps along with the recent contact list. You’ll also find the launcher settings there.
Since the app is in Beta, you can just change the wallpaper under the launcher settings. And you get a lot of great wallpapers which goes pretty well with this launcher. There isn’t much you can really customize, but still it’s a pretty great launcher to use and might come out pretty great once it’s stable. So until the final product is ready, it won’t be out on Google Play Store. But you can download the Beta version of this app from the link below: Also Contribute in the development of Arrow by joining Arrows Google+ community where you can report bugs and request feature.
The OnePlus One managed to generate quite a lot of love and enthusiasm in a short space of time. Perhaps it was because it offered a nicely balanced set of specs for a reasonable price tag. Or it could have been the way the manufacturer personally interacted with the community via its website, forums, and social networking. Maybe it was the custom Cyanogen Mod Android software, or perhaps even the eye-catching design.
The company literally didn’t exist until two years ago, springing up in December 2013 as the brainchild of former Oppo VP Pete Lau. The company has managed to achieve a pretty good share and support in its market and has given a tough competition to its fellow competitor who have been in the business for a long time such as Samsung, HTC, Motorola.
The company officially posted on its forum, website, and social media and for the announcement of the official launch event will take place on July 27 at 7 pm Pacific Time. But the company did something different as to others launch events. This time OnePlus is set to live stream its event in VR (Virtual reality). The company made its own alternative of Google cardboard and provided it to its customer free of cost in USA UK. In India, the company sold cardboard for Rs.99 on Amazon so that its fans can experience the event in 360. For those while doesn’t have cardboard can also enjoy the event live stream for the app that onePlus and released on the play store for its launch event.
Specs:
Companies typically like to keep every detail under wraps until the big unveil, but OnePlus is not your typical company. Rather than allow a barrage of leaks to ruin the surprise, OnePlus has been slowly revealing new details about its next flagship, a ploy meant to hype what’s to come. While we know some of the OnePlus 2’s specs, not every detail has been uncovered just yet. That means the device still has enough mystery to leave fans wanting more.
OnePlus 2 is going to be a beast. The company teases for its next flagship phone and we know that the new OnePlus 2 will have Snapdragon 810 processor (v2.1). This new processor is the updated version of the processor of the same name but with upgrades. The heating problem which was seen on 810 has been fixed and the new chip supports 4k live streaming. Also, the company teased that the phone will have 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM. The mobile will be first to use USB C type as seen first on the new MacBook. Company also teased that it will include a fingerprint scanner which is more precise that the IPhone and Samsung galaxy s6. It will be loaded with its own operating system Oxygen OS. There are still a few odds and ends, like storage, and it’s unclear how big the device’s screen will be (along with resolution). Rumors suggest fans can expect a 5.5-inch display with FullHD resolution, along with similar storage options to last year’s model, which offered 16GB and 64GB.
Camera: Renowned YouTube Gadget reviewer MKBHD recently posted some photos that were taken from the new OnePlus two. He has done a Full review of the new camera is a 13 MP f /2.0 with laser auto-focus. As from his words the camera is pretty good compared to last year but with more details and faster image processing and new laser focus helps in getting perfectly focused pictures which focus can be change from one object to another.
Price:
More recently, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has made some comments regarding how much will be phone be priced at compared to last year. The OnePlus Two will cost once it gets official later this month. According to a tweet from Lau’s official twitter account, the OnePlus Two will definitely be priced under $450, which is still very cheap compared to the Galaxy S6, HTC One M9 and iPhone 6 – they all cost in excess of $600.
Let’s wait a while:
The OnePlus One was a pleasant surprise, but will the next version repeat that feat and cement the company as one of today’s premiere mobile players? We’ll find out on July 27, when, in typical OnePlus fashion, the company holds a one of a kind VR announcement to unveil the device.
