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Asus ROG Zephyrus 16 (2024) launched in Nepal with Ryzen AI and RTX 4060!

Aarohan Niraula

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February 11, 2025

Asus ROG Zephyrus 16 (2024) launched in Nepal with Ryzen AI and RTX 4060!

Asus unveiled a pretty sweet offering in China a few months ago: a brand new 16-inch gaming laptop with a powerful Ryzen AI processor and NVIDIA RTX graphics that too under 2 kg. Now that this AMD-based Zephryus is finally available in Nepal let’s take a quick peek at the Asus ROG Zephyrus 16 2024 Air (AMD), its features and specs, and expected price in Nepal and availability.

Asus ROG Zephyrus 16 2024 (AMD) Overview

New Ryzen AI chipsets

The Zephyrus 16 Air ships with the latest Ryzen Strix Point processor based on Zen 5 architecture. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU has 12 cores, and 24 threads with a boost clock frequency of up to 5.1 GHz. Furthermore, the onboard Neural Processing Unit (NPU) is vastly superior to the previous generation and can now push up to 50 TOPS of horsepower. But since the Ryzen chip is paired with a much more powerful NVIDIA GPU, the NPU is likely not going to be the deciding factor for most buyers.

Talking of the GPU, the Zephyrus 16 Air (2024) can be configured with either an RTX 4060 or an RTX 4070 card with 100W and 105W TGP respectively. Similarly, there’s 32GB of pretty fast LPDDR5X-7500 RAM and a 1TB PCIE Gen 4 SSD. Although the RAM is soldered, you get an additional M.2 slot for further storage expansion.

There’s also an Intel variant that’s a bit thicker and sports more powerful components:
- Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) with Intel Core Ultra launched in Nepal!

Design and Display

The ROG Zephyrus 16 Air is a portable gaming laptop with a clean-looking design and robust build. Its chassis is all aluminum and you get to choose from Platinum White and Erosion Grey color options. Despite being a 16-inch gaming laptop, the Air measures below 15mmonly weighs 1.85 kg making it a suitable choice for on-the-go gaming.

Display-wise, you get the ROG OLED Nebula display with crisp 2.5k resolution, super fast 240Hz refresh rate, and full DCI-P3 coverage. It is also plenty bright at 500 nits of typical brightness and ideal for gaming because of its 0.2ms quick response time. Furthermore, creative endeavors like video editing or color correction will benefit from its color accuracy (ΔE<1) and Pantone certification. Finally, there’s also Dolby Vision for HDR content, and NVIDIA G-Sync for variable refresh rate.

Battery and Connectivity

Powering the Asus ROG Zephyrus 16 Air (2024) is a large 90Wh battery. In terms of connectivity, there’s a USB 4 Type-C port, a USB 3 Type-C port, two USB-A ports, an HDMI, an audio jack, and an SD card reader alongside WiFi 7.

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Lastly, taking a look at the keyboard and trackpad, you get an RGB membrane board with 1.7mm of key travel while the glass touchpad is large in size and very responsive (240Hz touch sampling rate). The FHD camera supports Windows Hello while the 6-speaker system is complemented by a 3d microphone setup with Ai noise reduction and Aura Light Sync.

Asus ROG Zephyrus 16 Air (2024) Specifications:

Color Options: Eroision Gray, Platinum White
Display: 16″ OLED panel, 240Hz refresh rate, G-Sync, Dolby Vision, Advanced Optimus
Resolution: 2.5k resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio
Keyboard: Backlit Chiclet Keyboard RGB, 1.7mm travel
Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Graphics: up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (105W)
RAM: 32GB LPDDR5x (7500)
Storage: up to 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Audio: 6-speaker with Smart Amp technology
Webcam: 1080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello
Battery: 90 Watt-hours battery
Power Supply: 280W AC Adapter
Connectivity: Dual-band WiFi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.3
I/O Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (w/ DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x USB 4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack

Asus ROG Zephyrus 16 2024 (AMD) Price in Nepal

The Zephyrus 16 Air is now up for sale in China with a starting price of CNY 15,999. When it makes it here, we expect the Asus ROG Zephyrus 16 Air (2024) price in Nepal to be around NPR 333,333.

Asus ROG Zephyrus 16 Air	Price in Nepal (Official)	Availability
Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 2.5K IPS 240Hz	NPR 339,999	Hukut

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All about the latest National AI Policy: Key elements and challenges ahead

Nepal

Dip Khatiwada

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February 10, 2025

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All about the latest National AI Policy: Key elements and challenges ahead

Nepal has introduced its first National AI Policy, aiming to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help the country grow. While the policy outlines ambitious goals, there are several challenges, particularly for a developing country like Nepal. This article looks at what the policy involves and the hurdles it might face.

National AI Policy Overview

What the AI Policy Aims For

Boosting the Economy with AI The policy plans to use AI to improve sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and manufacturing. It aims to increase productivity, cut costs, and create new jobs that will help the economy grow.
Improving Public Services AI could make government services more efficient, especially in areas like healthcare, resource management during disasters, and streamlining public services. This could lead to faster and more effective responses for citizens.
Supporting Innovation and Research The policy also seeks to foster innovation by supporting AI research and encouraging startups. The goal is to create an environment where AI can thrive, with global partnerships and collaborations between universities and research institutions.
Helping Nepal Go Digital A key goal is to accelerate Nepal’s digital transformation. By adopting AI, the government hopes to make Nepal more competitive globally and ensure better access to tech for its people.

Key Elements of Nepal’s AI Policy

AI Regulation Council Headed by the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, this council will oversee the ethical use of AI. Its mission is to ensure AI benefits society while respecting human rights and privacy. The council will also ensure that Nepal’s AI standards align with international norms.
National AI Center This center will be the main body responsible for regulating AI development, research, and application. It will promote AI innovation at universities and research institutions, ensuring that Nepal follows global best practices in AI.
AI Excellence Centers AI Excellence Centers will be set up at both national and provincial levels, focusing on sectors like healthcare, education, and agriculture. These centers will prioritize ethical data handling and collaborate with international institutions to foster AI research and development.
Digital Infrastructure To support AI growth, the government plans to enhance digital infrastructure, including technologies like 5G, fiber optics, data centers, and cloud services. This will ensure a solid foundation for AI development.
Public Participation The draft policy encourages feedback from stakeholders, including the public, academia, and industry. These suggestions will be reviewed and incorporated before the final policy is approved.
Policy Approval Process Once feedback is collected and revisions are made, the policy will be submitted to the Cabinet for final approval and will then be implemented.

Challenges the AI Policy Faces

Political Instability Nepal’s unstable political environment is one of the biggest challenges. Frequent changes in government can hinder the implementation of long-term policies like AI. A stable political system is crucial for ensuring the policy’s success.
Weak Digital Infrastructure Many rural areas still lack reliable internet and technology, which makes it hard for the country to fully implement AI across all regions. Improving digital infrastructure is essential to bridging this gap.
Data Collection and Security Issues AI relies heavily on data, but Nepal does not yet have a robust system for managing and protecting data. Without proper data privacy laws and regulations, it will be difficult to unlock the full potential of AI.
Low Digital Literacy Many people in Nepal still lack basic digital skills. Education and training will be needed to help people understand and make the most of AI technologies. This will require time, resources, and collaboration between the government, institutions, and businesses.
Ethical and Social Concerns AI can raise issues related to privacy, job displacement, and fairness. The policy must ensure that AI is developed ethically and that it benefits all members of society, including the most vulnerable.

Final Thoughts

Nepal’s AI Policy is an exciting step towards progress, with the potential to improve various sectors and accelerate digital growth. However, for the policy to succeed, Nepal must address challenges like political instability, infrastructure gaps, and low digital literacy. For more details, you can visit the website of Ministry of Communication and Information Technology.

ChildSafeNet is celebrating “Safer Internet Day” with digital safety sessions

ChildSafeNet

Surakshya Acharya

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February 10, 2025

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ChildSafeNet is celebrating “Safer Internet Day” with digital safety sessions

ChildSafeNet is a non-governmental organization dedicated to making digital technology safer for children and young people. This organization is hosting digital safety sessions on February 11 to mark ‘Safer Internet Day.’ They first introduced this event in 2019, and since then they have continued their service. Let’s take a closer look at the objectives and activities of this event.

ChildSafeNet celebrates Safer Internet Day

Safer Internet Day is celebrated globally every February with the goal of promoting the safe and responsible use of digital technology among children and young people. This year, ChildSafeNet has partnered with TikTok to deliver digital safety training for educators, students, and parents.

The program will be conducted in 14 schools across seven districts, including Morang, Bhaktapur, Sunsari, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Tanahun, and Kaski. As part of this initiative, 28 educators, including headmasters, attended a three-day Training of Trainers (TOT) program. These trained educators will go on to conduct digital safety sessions in their schools to celebrate Safer Internet Day.

Objectives of the event

Now let’s talk about some of the objectives behind this program:

To highlight and encourage the positive use of the internet while exploring our collective role in creating a safer online environment.
To raise awareness of online risks for children and young people and to protect them from harm.
To build collaboration between organizations and institutions working with children.
To invite young people, parents, caregivers, teachers, social workers, law enforcement, companies, policymakers, and others to join efforts in creating a better internet.

Safer Internet Day activities in Nepal

In Nepal, various activities will take place to mark the Safer Internet Day. These include raising awareness about child online safety through social media campaigns, live radio sessions on protecting children from online sexual abuse, interactive sessions with parents on digital parenting, video productions, panel discussions, and safety training for school and college students.

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This event will provide essential knowledge on managing online risks and promoting responsible digital behavior. Moreover, it will empower students, teachers, and parents to tackle online dangers and encourage responsible digital citizenship. ChildSafeNet has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with TikTok’s office in Singapore to deliver the safety training. Before this, ChildSafeNet has already implemented similar digital safety training in over 40 districts across Nepal.

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Honor’s AI assistant YOYO will be powered by DeepSeek R1!

Surakshya Acharya

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February 10, 2025

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Honor’s AI assistant YOYO will be powered by DeepSeek R1!

We all can agree that DeepSeek has become an overnight sensation. With its impressive R1 model, the app has left even the best from the likes of OpenAI in the dust. And now the major smartphone brands are scrambling to integrate DeepSeek’s power into their AI assistants. In this race, Huawei has already caught the train, and now Honor is hoping for next. With this, we talk about the team-up between Honor’s YOYO and DeepSeek r1 here.

Honor integrates DeepSeek

DeepSeek r1 has become a favorite for many, and rightfully so. Its capabilities are mind-blowing, to say the least. We have even covered a separate article where we break down just how powerful this model is. But for now, let’s focus on the new partnership between Honor and DeepSeek.

YOYO powered by R1

Honor recently announced that it’s upgrading its in-house assistant YOYO to be powered by DeepSeek R1. This means that users will now experience a smarter, more intuitive AI assistant that adapts to their unique needs. According to Honor, this integration boosts the performance of YOYO in key areas like natural language processing, logical reasoning, and contextual understanding. Essentially, it makes the app even more capable of handling complex AI tasks, offering deep thinking, intelligent interactions, and personalized services.

As of now, YOYO is exclusive to the Chinese market. To activate this new feature, users will need to swipe up from the bottom of their device to enter the “AI agent” section and select “DeepSeek R1.” To get in on this upgrade, the phone should be running MagicOS 8.0 (or higher), and YOYO needs to be updated to version 80.0.1.503 or above.

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A few hiccups along the way

DeepSeek has faced some criticism in international markets like the US, South Korea, and Taiwan, primarily related to privacy and security concerns. This is quite understandable, especially given the geopolitical tensions between the countries. However Chinese companies seem unbothered by these concerns. In fact, they’re charging ahead with the belief that DeepSeek’s capabilities outweigh the risks. If the craze continues, I think we’ll get to see DeepSeek integrated into even more Chinese devices in the near future.

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OnePlus SUPERVOOC 100W power adapter launched in Nepal

Dip Khatiwada

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February 10, 2025

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OnePlus SUPERVOOC 100W power adapter launched in Nepal

OnePlus has launched its SUPERVOOC 100W Power Adapter in Nepal, offering users a faster and safer charging experience. This official accessory is designed to support OnePlus devices with SUPERVOOC charging technology. This article will discuss everything about the latest OnePlus SUPERVOOCC 100W Power Adapter, including its expected price in Nepal.

OnePlus SUPERVOOC 100W Power Adapter Overview

Key Features

The OnePlus SUPERVOOC 100W Power Adapter comes with 10 protection measures. It includes features like over-temperature protection, overcurrent protection, and short circuit protection to ensure safe and efficient charging. In addition, it also includes lightning strike protection and electrostatic protection to safeguard the device and user.

Charging Compatibility

This power adapter supports a range of OnePlus devices that feature SUPERVOOC and Warp Charge technology. It works with models like the OnePlus 12R, OnePlus 12, OnePlus 11, and other compatible OnePlus phones.

Product Design and Build

The power adapter has compact dimensions of 94.3mm × 57mm × 30mm and weighs around 163 grams. The shell is made of durable polycarbonate material, ensuring a solid build.

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Safety and Protection Features

This adapter is built to last with multiple safety measures. It includes overvoltage protection, undervoltage protection, electromagnetic field protection, and onePlus cable detection protection.

OnePlus SUPERVOOC 100W Power Adapter Specifications

Model: VCBAABIN
Color: White
Input: 100-130V ~ 50/60Hz, 2.5A; 200-240V ~ 50/60Hz, 2.5A
Output: 5VDC 2A or 5-11VDC 9.1A (MAX)
Dimensions: 94.3mm × 57mm × 30mm
Weight: 163g (approx.)
Material: PC (Polycarbonate)
Compatibility: Works with various OnePlus SUPERVOOC devices

OnePlus SUPERVOOC 100W Power Adapter Price in Nepal and Availability

The OnePlus SUPERVOOC 100W Power Adapter is priced at NPR 6500 and is available for purchase in Nepal.

Charger	Price in Nepal (Official)	Availability
OnePlus 100W SUPERVOOC	NPR 6,500	Hukut

Meanwhile, check out our review of the OnePlus 13

Intel is working on a bunch of chips and here’s what you can expect!

Intel
Rumor

Aarohan Niraula

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February 10, 2025

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Intel is working on a bunch of chips and here’s what you can expect!

There have been multiple reports about new Intel chips and they are all over the place when it comes to specifications and timeline. So, today in this short overview, let us take a bird’s eye view at Intel’s upcoming Arrow Lake Refresh, Panther Lake, Wildcat Lake, and Nova Lake series of CPUs and when you can expect them to hit the stores near you!

Intel’s upcoming chips for 2025

Arrow Lake will get a refresh with new AI capabilities

Intel announced its Arrow Lake processors not very long ago but rumors about new ‘refreshed’ versions are already widespread. S and HX class CPUs are likely to get refreshed under a new ‘Core Ultra 300’ tag while the other SKUs will sell as usual. Though we don’t know a lot, there’s one thing that’s for sure: Arrow Lake (Refresh) is getting an upgrade in the AI department. All current Arrow Lake chips feature the same NPU (Neural Processing Unit) which can push up to 13 TOPS. The Refreshed variants will have a much more powerful unit that’ll deliver up to 48 TOPS. But besides that, the chips aren’t getting any boost in CPU or GPU performance.

Intel Panther Lake to follow soon after

Panther Lake will be the next jump for Intel laptops from the current Arrow Lake CPUs. It’ll be a mobile-exclusive lineup (no desktop chips) and skip on-die memory that we saw in Lunar Lake. That means a return of upgradable RAM on notebooks. Leaks also mention the core configurations for the lineup which will be as follows:

Panther Lake H-class:

Upcoming CPU	Performance Cores (P)	Efficiency Cores (E)	Low Power Efficiency Cores (LPE)	iGPU (Xe3 cores)	Total TOPS (System)
SKU1	4	8	4	12	180
SKU2	4	8	4	4	100
SKU3	4	0	4	4	100

So, top of the line Panther Lake chip will have up to 16 CPU cores, 12 GPU cores, and 180 TOPS of AI goodness. But leaks say that this high-end variant will only support LPDDR5X memory (soldered) while the other two (SKU2 and SKU3) will support both soldered and replaceable solutions. All SKUs will have four Thunderbolt 4 outputs and support Thunderbolt 5 via a discrete controller.

PatherLake will be announced in the second half of 2025 (July-Dec) and be the first to be fabbed on Intel’s 18A node bringing good performance and efficiency gains, especially with the new Cougar Cove P Cores and Skymont E cores. They will run at between 15-45W depending on the chassis configuration and thermal design.

Wildcat Lake for the budget lineups

Around the same time or soon after Panther Lake, we will get to see Wildcat Lake for entry-level options. It’ll feature 2 P cores, no E cores, and 4 LPE cores with two Xe3 GPU cores, two TB4 support, and a total AI of 40 TOPS.

Upcoming CPU	Performance Cores (P)	Efficiency Cores (E)	Low Power Efficiency Cores (LPE)	iGPU (Xe3 cores)	Total TOPS (System)
Wildcat Lake	2	0	4	2	40

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Nova Lake in 2026

Lastly, we’ll get to see Core Ultra Series 4 CPUs likely in early 2026. These ‘Nova Lake’ processors will have tons of cores with the top-end configuration going up to 52. The 16 P cores will be based on Coyote Cove architecture with a huge amount of Artic Wolf efficiency and low power efficiency cores.

Nova Lake	Total Cores	Performance Cores (P)	Efficiency Cores (E)	Low Power Efficiency Cores (LPE)
NVL-SK	52	16	32	4
NVL-HX	28	8	16	4
NVL-S/NVL-H	16	4	8	4

We might also get to see a Nova Lake processor with all P cores and up to 144MB of cache. The family will also support AVX10.2 and APX.

Upcoming Intel CPUs: Conclusion

So, there’s a lot of new stuff coming from Intel with at least three different series of chips landing by the end of the year. While the initial Arrow Lake refresh might not be breathtaking, we think that Panther Lake and Nova Lake processors could definitely garner some attention if they meet the current expectations.

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HyperOS 2.0 review: What’s changed and what’s gotten better?

Mintu

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February 10, 2025

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Xiaomi bid farewell to its long love “MIUI” and introduced the HyperOS back in October 2023. However, it continued to carry the essence of MIUI with a similar UI interface and elements. And then came HyperOS 2.0 which brings some improvements and I have been testing this interface for the past two months. So, in their HyperOS 2.0 review article, I’ll be sharing all my experiences including what’s changed and what’s has gotten better.

HyperOS 2.0 Review:

Before heading in, let me tell you that I have been testing the HyperOS 2 on the Xiaomi 15, which is a Chinese unit, actually. And usually, Chinese ROMs on Xiaomi phones are a bit more optimized than the global and Indian versions. Plus, it’s a flagship phone with the latest and greatest Snapdragon Elite, contributing to an even smoother experience.

Some Refreshes and Animations on the UI

Okay, let me first address the changes on the UI side. The default icons on the new HyperOS 2.0 are not that different from the HyperOS 1. However, if you pull the notification panel down, the animation is new and it feels smoother on the new version. While the toggles are more or less the same. If you expand the volume control panels, it longer covers the entire screen now. Which is actually a very thoughtful move by Xiaomi.

Likewise, opening and closing apps now come with a subtle background blur effect. Scrolling in the settings has a bouncy animation, making it feel more smoother than before. Furthermore, the charging animation comes with a ripple effect. As Xiaomi 15 is a flagship phone, everything feels very fast. While its midrange siblings might not be as smooth when the HyperOS 2.0 update arrives. Still, the core features, UI changes, and animations are gonna be there. So, I can say, that although there are not many cosmetic changes, you’ll get to see slightly better animation on your Xiaomi/Redmi phone regardless of the price.

Home Screen Layout

Talking of the home screen, you now get the new soft screen wallpapers which are just slightly altered from the HyperOS’s selections. Meanwhile, the Super Wallpapers from MIUI are here to stay and I’m actually not a big fan of this but you can use them if it tickles your fancy. Getting back to the home screen, now you can view how many icons can you fit. The customization settings are new and you get the new 4×7 and 5×9 options. So you can set it standard it dense, the choice is yours!

Well, on the widget panel side, things are almost the same. But now, you can set up to 12 photos for the gallery widget, that too by adding a depth effect for some coolness.

System App Improvements

Some system apps on the HyperOS 2 have gotten better too. Starting with the clock app, if you set a new timer, now it shows on the status bar which is quite useful. While, the HyperOS 1 needs you to slide the notification panel down to view the remaining timer. Talking of the settings menu, some categories have switched their place while the most notable change is on the About Phone/ My Device section. The Xiaomi HyperOS logo on top now comes with a refreshed color scheme. And below, the major specs are highlighted. You no longer need to navigate to the detailed info and specs section to see the chip and RAM info.

Glamorous Lock Screen

Xiaomi revamped the lock screen interface with the introduction of HyperOS and the newer version makes it even better. Now, I can apply a depth effect not only to photos but to videos on the lock screen. It currently doesn’t work on every video but on those where it works, it does look cool. Other than that, you can easily customize the text, color, and clock style as you wish. Plus, the Dynamic AI wallpaper allows to turn a static photo into animated wallpaper, with the help of AI. Meanwhile, the preset lock screen themes are now categorized into People, Scenery, and Eastern Aesthetics.

AI..well of Course

I’m using the Chinese HyperOS 2.0, so, AI features are slightly different here. My Xiaomi 15 is offering AI app boost, AI interpreter, AI fraud prevention, AI subtitles, AI search, AI speech recognition, AI Gallery Editor, AI dynamic wallpapers, and whatnot! Among them, the AI subtitles are my favorite, and they allow me to enjoy subtitles while watching content. Likewise, the AI Gallery Editor is also pretty handy for improving image clarity, expanding images, erasing unwanted objects, making an AI-generated film using your own clip, and such.

Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0 AI Expand Features — Left: Original Image, Right: AI Expanded Image

Other than that, the AI call translation works also pretty charmingly. It can translate a bunch of different languages such as Chinese, Hindi, English, and such.

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Inter Connectivity

The interconnectivity from the HyperOS continues here. I can just tap and see all of my connected Xiaomi plus other devices. If you have a Xiaomi Pad, you can also drag and drop files, copy texts, and so on. I’m currently wearing a Redmi Watch 5 and turning off the alarm has never been so easy. I can tap on my watch and turn off the alarm of my phone for some extra sleeping minutes.

HyperOS 2.0 Review: Conclusion

Okay, it’s conclusion time guys. So, if you’re coming from HyperOS 1.0, you wouldn’t notice a lot of cosmetic changes here. But animation has gotten smoother for sure. And the lock screen customization is arguably the best with amazing depth effects for photos and videos. The seamless integration across Xiaomi devices has moved one step forward for the Xiaomi ecosystem on HyperOS 2.0. The system also incorporates HyperAI, providing intuitive tools for writing assistance, image enhancement, and real-time call translation, thereby enhancing user interactions.

Vivo X Fold 4 will replace the in-screen fingerprint sensor with a side-facing one

Aarohan Niraula

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February 10, 2025

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Vivo X Fold 4 will replace the in-screen fingerprint sensor with a side-facing one

Vivo launched its flagship phones the X200 and X200 Pro a while ago with Dimensity chipsets. Now, the company is working on the fourth iteration of its folding phone. According to the latest rumors, this foldable may opt for a side-mounted fingerprint sensor to reduce the thickness of the display panel. Let’s take a look at what is known about the Vivo X Fold 4 so far.

Vivo X Fold 4 Rumours Round-up

One of the most trusted tipsters, Digital Chat Station, shared that he has seen Vivo’s upcoming foldable in person. He also mentioned that this year, four Chinese phone makers will release foldable phones that open horizontally. Though DCS didn’t name them directly, rumors suggest these include the Oppo Find N5, Honor Magic V4, and Huawei Mate X7, along with the Vivo X Fold 4.

In addition, DCS revealed a key change; to make foldable phones like the X Fold 4 lighter and thinner, they’ve switched to a “side fingerprint” sensor instead of the usual in-screen fingerprint scanner. This is a big shift for Vivo, as its earlier foldable(s) used dual in-screen fingerprint sensors for both the inner and outer displays.

What to expect?

Design and Display

DCS says much of the focus has been channeled into making the Vivo X Fold 4 light and thin. This isn’t at all surprising considering its competitor Honor has set the bar pretty high by releasing the thinnest folding phones in the world. Having said that, with the side-facing fingerprint sensor reducing thickness, this upcoming device will be in the range of no more than 8mm in thinness.

The device will be able to withstand water exposure pretty well but the same cannot be said with dirt and dust since the Vivo X Fold 4 is rumored to arrive with an IPX8 rating.

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Camera and Performance

The design appears to be unchanged with a large circular camera island on the back. It will have three 50MP shooters — a primary, an ultrawide, and a 3x periscope telephoto.

Under the hood, the upcoming Vivo foldable will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Other than that, the phone will pack in a large 6,000 mAh battery.

Vivo X Fold 4 Launch and Availability

Unlike its predecessor, this phone will be a standalone offering. This means there won’t be a base and a Pro model like last time. We were expecting the Vivo X Fold 4 to arrive in the first quarter of 2025. However, the Chinese tipster says the launch has been pushed back. So, we might see the launch sometime in the second quarter of 2025.

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Indrive launches Insurance program in Nepal to address safety concerns

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Dip Khatiwada

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February 10, 2025

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Indrive launches Insurance program in Nepal to address safety concerns

Ride-hailing platform Indrive has introduced an insurance program in collaboration with Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance, marking a significant step toward rider and driver safety. This article will discuss everything about the latest Indrive Insurance Program, including the plans and compensations in cases of accidents.

Indrive Insurance Program Overview

One of the major concerns regarding Indrive’s services has been the lack of insurance coverage for both passengers and drivers. In recent times, multiple fatal incidents involving Indrive have highlighted the need for insurance, as casualties often left victims’ families struggling with loss and high medical expenses. Now, with the introduction of this insurance facility, Indrive aims to alleviate some of those challenges.

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Key Details of the Insurance Program

The new insurance program, resulting from a bilateral agreement signed between Indrive Nepal’s Director, Rita Pokharel, and Sagarmatha Insurance’s CEO, Chunky Kshetri, offers accident coverage for all users of the ride-hailing service.

Under this program, passengers and drivers are entitled to compensation in case of accidents. If an individual loses their life due to an accident, their family will receive up to NPR 800,000. The same compensation is offered in the case of total disability.

Additionally, the insurance will cover medical expenses up to NPR 80,000, providing further relief to those affected by accidents. For minor passengers, 50% of the compensation amount will be granted to ensure they also receive support.

A step forward in addressing safety

The introduction of this insurance program is a welcome step for the ride-hailing sector, which has often been criticized for lacking comprehensive safety measures. With this initiative, Indrive aims to build more trust among its users and ensure better protection for all those using its services.

Meanwhile, check out our review of the OnePlus 13

Google testing WhatsApp video call integration in messages

Dip Khatiwada

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February 10, 2025

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Google testing WhatsApp video call integration in messages

Google is testing a new feature that allows users to start WhatsApp video calls directly from Google Messages. Currently, video calls in Google Messages are defaulted to Google Meet, but this could change in the future. This article will discuss the upcoming WhatsApp video call integration in messages.

WhatsApp Video Call Integration Rumors

The feature was found in an APK teardown of Google Messages (version 20250131) by Android Authority. If both users have WhatsApp installed, tapping the video call button will start a WhatsApp call. If the recipient does not have WhatsApp, the call will fall back to Google Meet.

Current Video Call Behavior

Right now, Google Messages only supports Google Meet for video calls. If the caller doesn’t have Meet installed, Messages prompts them to install it before making a call. This applies to both individual and group chats.

Future Changes and Availability

For now, the WhatsApp integration only works in private chats. Group chats will still rely on Google Meet. It is unclear if users will get an option to choose between WhatsApp and Google Meet before initiating a call.

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WhatsApp Video Call Integration Availability

Google has not announced an official release date. Since this feature was found in a teardown, there is no guarantee it will be publicly released. It may first appear in beta versions before a wider rollout.

Meanwhile, check out the review of the OnePlus 13