Huawei’s Ascend P8, should it arrive, could be Huawei’s flagship Android smartphone for 2015. With Samsung Galaxy S6 and HTC one M9 already launched at MWC 2015, Huawei, on the other hand, has started sending invites to a press conference to be held in London on April 15th. The company is expected to unveil its Ascend P8 smartphone in this event. The Chinese manufacturer has revealed a series of teaser images, all focused around the number 8. The teaser gives a hint about better camera, better processor and better battery life.
Huawei Ascend P8 will be officially announced on 15 April
Rumored Specs of Huawei Ascend P8:
5.2-inch Full HD display
HiSilicon Kirin 930 SoC (four Cortex-A57 and four Cortex-A53 cores)
Mali-T628 MP4 graphics
3 GB of RAM
32 GB of Internal Storage
13MP Back Camera
8.0MP front camera
pre-installed Android 5.0 Lollipop
We shall be able to provide you with the full specs as soon as the Ascend P8 is launched on April 15.
Everyone can not afford to buy gaming laptops like Alienware 17 or the MSI GT70 2PC Dominator, which would cost you over NRs. 2,00,000. Keeping that on mind, we are going to talk about one laptop, which can work as a basic laptop as well as for gaming, although it might not be able to play the highest end games on the highest settings, but on the positive note it won’t break your bank.
Yes, I am referring to Dell’s latest Core i5 5th gen laptop that was announced few weeks ago- DELL INSPIRON 3543. Priced at Rs.67,000, it is a sleek 15.6″ inch gaming laptop with components capable of delivering some serious gaming performance for the price you’ll pay. It is one of the few laptops in its class to sport Intel’s latest generation of processor and 2GB of dedicated NVIDIA Graphics. .The 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-5200U CPU and 8GB of RAM under the hood ensures a smooth video streaming and web browsing experience and allows for better multitasking than lower end models.
Dell Inspiron 3543 is priced at Rs.70,000 in Nepal
Boasting a NVIDIA GT 820M 2GB DDR5 graphics card, Dell Inspiron 3543 can handle all the latest games with ease. However, for some very demanding games, medium settings and lower resolutions may be necessary for sufficient frame rates. There is also a Intel Hd 5500 in-build graphics for small tasks. The battery life is decent and as for its screen, it supports the same 1366 X 768 resolution as other low-cost laptops.
Specs of Dell Inspiron 3543:
Intel Core i5-5200U 3.0 GHz
8 GB DDR3L RAM
1 TB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
15.6″ -Inch Screen
NVIDIA Geforce GT820M with 2GB DDR3 VRAM
Windows 8.1
DVD RW
Webcam
At CAN infotech 2015, we also saw the new Asus Zenbook with 5th gen Core i5 processor, Full HD display and NVIDIA 840M 2GB graphics card. Have a look at the hands-on video as well:
Google street view is probably the best option for people to sit on their couch and virtually visit incredible places. Street view is basically the 360 view of the place made with photo sphere or by combining panoramas.
Google’s latest trek to Nepal and the surroundings of Mount Everest has resulted in mesmerizing photos of the area and on Thursday released those shots on street view of Google maps. On this trek with Google, the team of Apa Sherpa (Who holds the world record for reaching the summit of Mount Everest 21 times) and his Apa Sherpa Foundation along with Story Cycle was present. The images aren’t just of the massive mountain but of the communities that surround it as well.
“Partnering with Google Maps allowed us to get important local landmarks on the map and share a richer view of Khumbu with the world, including local monasteries, lodges, schools and more, with some yaks along the way”– Sherpa writes over at Google Maps’ blog.
Step By Step Procedure for using the Google Street View: -You need to have Google Maps app on you device. If you are on pc, you can access it from https://maps.google.com -Type the place you want to see in the search bar. For eg: We searched for Namche Bazaar. Then press the white tab that is seen on the bottom of the screen.
-After you press the white tab, you’ll see a screen same as shown below: if that location has street view option, you can select and see it.
With apple launching the new MacBook Retina Display, people praised the product for its built and the way it looks. But critics began to underlook the product because of its single USB port. This port was named as USB Type-C (USB 3.1) and this single port is used for both data transfer via USB and charging as well. This somehow created an outrage among the users because of the inconvenience of a single port. But recently Google announced that all of its future products will be equipped with USB Type-C and its going to transform the gadgets as we know them. So do you see USB Type- C as the future of USB?
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Let us see the key features of the USB Type-C: -It’s reversible, so you can plug it in either way. So no more mistakes while inserting the charger inside the USB port. -It can transfer data at up to 10 Gbps which is twice faster than our normal USB Type-B. -It can deliver bi-directional power. It can be used to charge a host device, or it can allow the host device to charge a peripheral. -It can supply a lot of power in both direction. It can deliver power at up to 100 watts at 20 volts in both direction, which means your laptop will get charged faster as well as your smartphone while charging via the USB Type C port. -It can also deliver data and power simultaneously. -It will also be able to deliver audio and video signals via DisplayPort technology. -You can use it with the old ports that are already all around you (if you get an adapter). -It’s tiny, so it’ll help the devices get thinner and lighter.
Teletalk Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Colors Mobile, has introduced two new phones –X factor X135 Flash HD and X factor X118 Flash. Both these smartphones offers front camera with LED flash.
X factor X135 Flash HD sports a 4.7 inch IPS touch screen with a resolution of 720 * 1280 pixels (High Definition), Quad core processor running at 1.3Ghz (unknown chipset), 1GB of RAM, 8GB of in-build storage, microSD card support upto 32GB and a 1800 mAh removable battery. The phone comes with 13MP rear camera assisted by LED flash. There is also a 5MP front camera with LED flash. It is priced at Rs.13495.
Colors Mobile launches Xfactor flash HD with 5MP front camera and LED flash.
X factor X118 Flash sports a 4.5 inch FWVGA screen, Quad core processor running at 1.3Ghz (unknown chipset), 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM, microSD upto 32GB support and 1650 mAh battery. The phone comes with 8MP rear camera and a 3.2 MP front camera. There is LED flash on the front as well as the back. It is priced at Rs.12495.
Colors Mobile launches Xfactor flash with 3.2 MP front camera and LED flash.
Both these phones supports Dual SIM and has 2G and 3G bands. In terms of connectivity, Xfactor flash HD and Xfactor flash has Wi-Fi b/g/n, bluetooth 4.0, and GPS with A-GPS. Both of these handset runs Kitkat 4.4.2 out of the box.
Last month only, Colors Mobile introduced their first ever Windows Phone –Win W10. Priced at Rs.16000, Colors Win W10 sports a 4.7-inch device HD IPS display, 8 megapixel rear camera (with LED flash), a2 megapixel front-facing camera, and 8GB of built in storage with up to 32GB of expandable memory. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 quad-core processor with 1GB of memory and comes with Dual-SIM capability. It boasts a 1750mAh battery which according to the company delivers up to 8 hours of talk time and 150 hours of standby time.
International Marketing Services Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Samsung mobiles in Nepal, has unveiled two mid-range smartphones – the Galaxy E5 and the Galaxy E7. The smartphones have been priced at NRs. 27,500 and NRs. 32,500 respectively, and are available for purchase at the nearest Samsung store all across Nepal.
Samsung has been shifting from their sluggish Plastic body to more premium metallic body and these two E-series is no exception. Both these phones offers 7.3mm-thin aluminum back and feels premium. However, the frame on the sides of these smartphones are still plastic. If you want a full metal body, have a look at Galaxy A-series.
The Samsung Galaxy E7 features a 5.5 inch 720p Super AMOLED display, a quad-core 64 bit SoC (Snapdragon 410) running at 1.2GHz, 2GB RAM, 16GB on-board storage (with microSD card support), a 13MP rear snapper and a 5MP front-facing selfie camera. The phone is powered by a 2,950mAh non-removable battery. The smartphone has been priced at NRs. 32,500 in Nepal.
The Samsung Galaxy E5, on the other hand, has a 5 inch 720p Super AMOLED display, a quad-core64 bit SoC (Snapdragon 410) running at 1.2GHz, 1.5GB of RAM, 16GB of on-board storage (with microSD card support), an 8MP rear shooter and a 5MP front-facing one. The phone is powered by a 2,400mAh non-removable battery. Galaxy E5 is priced at NRs. 27,500 in Nepal.
Both these phone runs on Android 4.4 KitKat with Samsung’s TouchWiz UI on top and features ‘Hybrid Dual-SIM’, allowing the second SIM slot to be used as a microSD card slot. In terms of connectivity, both these phones comes with Wi-Fi b/g/n. Bluetooth, and GPS with A-GPS.
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Panasonic P55 was launched here in Nepal for Rs.15,100 and features a big 5.5 inch High definition screen, rather outdated Quad core CPU (MT6589), 1GB of RAM, lower internal storage with 4GB, 8MP back camera that can record videos upto 1080P, 2MP front camera and a reasonable 2500mAh battery. Looking at the specs, it’s not astonishing, but there is a huge 5.5 inch HD screen that could lure the Multimedia users. So, does Panasonic P55 punches above its weight? Let’s see on our review:
BUILD:
Build Quality: Tile Back pattern with plastic build.
Look & Feel: Feels great in the hand and looks premium.
User Interface: Snappy (runs kitkat 4.4.2)
Multitasking: Fluent (sports QuadCore CPU for all your multitasking needs)
Task Performance (light uses): Using light apps like browsing, chats,etc works fine.
Task Performance (medium uses): Playing games like Temple run works fine without any lag.
Task Performance (heavy uses): Playing high graphics demanding games in this phone performs with lags and dropped frame rates. Our Rating: 3.5/5
Battery Capacity: 2500mAh
Performance: Mediocre
Video Play back: 4hours 29mins
Light uses: upto 36hrs
Medium uses: upto 16hrs
Heavy uses:upto 4hrs Our Rating:3.5/5
STORAGE:
Internal Storage: 4GB, which should not be enough for those who want to install a lot of apps.
MicroSD support: Yes; upto 32GB Our Rating: 3/5: 3
Our Verdict:3.5/5
Samsung launched their flagship handsets- Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge at the Mobile World Congress last week. According to some reports, the phone will be available for purchase from April 10 or a week or two later for many countries.
There has been no official price list in the U.S.A or other Asian counties. Usually, the trend is Samsung keeps the pricing high in European countries, so we might expect the S6 (32GB version) to be priced here in Nepal for less than 600 Euros.
samsung galaxy s6 Edge
Specs of these phones:
This year’s Samsung’s flagship has a metal body and a Gorilla Glass 4 on the back. The Galaxy S6, looks much similar to the Note 4, and is perhaps the best design we see in the Samsung flagship. Below are some notable specs of Galaxy S6:
Display: 5.1 inch Quad HD (2560×1440) 577ppi, Super AMOLED
While the Galaxy S6 is the successor of the Galaxy S5, the S6 Edge is kind of a experiment done from Samsung. The specs between them are strikingly similar, expect the Galaxy S6 has a curved display on both sides. Below are some notable specs of Galaxy S6 edge:
Karbonn Mobiles, one of the manufacturers of Android One phone, launched their Android One phone named as Sparkle V for the price tag of Rs.11,990 (8% discount as well). Although it runs kitkat 4.4.4 right now in Nepal, but Karbonn has already rolled out Lollipop update in India and other counties. So, we can expect it to have Lollipop in a week or so. As far the specs of Karbonn Android One is concerned, it boasts a 4.5 inch touchscreen, Quadcore processor, 4GB of storage with microSD card support, 1GB of RAM, 1750mah battery, 5 MP camera and a 2MP front camera.
2. Xolo One
Priced at Rs.11,500, Xolo one comes with Android Lollipop 5.0.2. Even though the Xolo One is not an Android One device, it possesses similar specifications as Android One devices expect Xolo one comes with 8GB of internal storage. Xolo One comes with a faux leather back which to some extend provides premium feel and has better build than Android One phones.
3. Moto E 2015
Motorola, last week announced their latest iteration of Moto E, known as Moto E 2015, and has some bumps in the specs. Last year’s Moto E didn’t WOW the audience because of the competition is given by the likes of Xiaomi and Huawei in terms of providing spectacular specs at a budget price tag, but this year’s Moto E 2015 looks promising with its bigger 4.5 inch screen, Quad core 64 bit processor and a bigger 2390 mAh battery.Learn more here: Moto E 2015 goes official for $150
4. Micromax Canvas Xpress
Micromax Canvas Express launched in Nepal
Micromax Canvas Xpress A99 comes with Android Lollipop 5.0 pre-loaded, which in fact is Micromax first phone to have lollipop version. It is available for purchase in Nepal for Rs. 12,815. Canvas Xpress a99 sports a 4. 5-inch IPS screen and is powered by the quad-core MediaTek MT6582 CPU clocked at 1.2GHz. In addition to this, it has 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of internal storage, which can be expanded with a microSD card slot upto 32GB. On the back, the phone has a 5-megapixel auto focus camera with a LED flash and a 1950 mAh battery. On the front, there is a 0.3-megapixel camera. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. It is a dual-SIM smartphone with 3G connectivity.
5. Moto G 1st gen
In a price sensitive market like Nepal, the MotoG first gen still appears to be quite the deal. The Moto G has a 4.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) display at 329 ppi with scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The Moto G is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 400 (MSM8226) ARM Cortex-A7 processor clocked at 1.2 GHz with Adreno 305 GPU. The 2070 mAh lithium-ion battery offers great battery life too. The phone runs Android Lollipop 5.0.2 as of now. It is priced at Rs.16,000 for the 8GB model in Nepal.
Gionee announced its latest flagship phone from Elife series -“ Gionee Elife S7 ” at Mobile World Congess 2015. The phone is a successor to the Gionee S5.5 and S5.1 smartphones. The Gionee Elife S7 will launch in Macau on March 18th and in India on April 3 for €400 (Rs.45,000). Gionee Nepal teases with a tagline “Elife S7 Coming Soon to Nepal” on their Facebook page, which means the phone is going to get unveiled here in Nepal, however the exact date is yet to be revealed.
Gionee Elife S7 is one of the thinnest phone measuring only 5.5mm thick, yet premium since the phone is build by aviation-grade alloy and a stainless steel sheet with nano-molding plastic making the phone solid and durable. It’s uni-body design consists of Gorilla glass 3 on the front and rear. The body has grooved sides, something Gionee calls a U-shaped skeleton.
In terms of display, Elife S7 sports a 5.2” AMOLED screen with 1080p resolution. It’s ACL screen technology is said to reduce the power usage by 25%. The 2,750mAh battery of the Gionee Elife S7 is aided by a number of power-saving features based on its research. It is powered by Mediatek’s new 64-but 1.7Ghz octa core processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB of storage. It is a dual sim phone with 4G LTE capability.
On the software front, it is the first phone to come with Gionee’s new Amigo 3.0 user interface that is based on the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop. The device is powered by MediaTek MT6752 chipset which is made up of a 64-bit processor with eight 1.7GHz Cortex-A53 cores and Mali-T760 GPU with 2GB of RAM. Gionee says that the HPM technology enables the processors to run at a high speed allowing the performance on this phone to be smooth with very few lags here and there.
Elife S7 comes with a 13MP rear camera with Gionee’s new “image+” image processing system which enables the phone to capture 6 pictures in 1 second which is really impressive. What is even more impressive is that it can capture a picture with only 500 milliseconds, and its focus time is only 300 milliseconds. On the front, it has a 8MP selfie camera. The S7’s 8MP front camera incorporates intelligent Face beauty 3.0 technology with which the device can estimate peoples’ gender and age, and recommend the best over the face beauty effects for more natural selfie photos.
Gionee Elife S7
S7 offers superior sound quality with instinctive Hi-Fi standard sound system that features sound restorations. With the built-in tailor-made speaker and Smart PA, users can enjoy music accompanied by louder and richer sounds, bringing a home theater system like experience to an ultra slim phone with DTS audio enhancement.
About the battery life, Gionee says that they have added a lot of optimization to this phone for better battery life with its 2750MAh battery. ACL technology used in its display reduces power consumption by 25%. There’s also a Dark theme, which further drops power draw by 30% compared to the default theme. A new sensor hub enables the CPU to wake up 20% less. Gionee estimates they have improved battery life by 32% and the phone should go for two days. Gionee has also include a extreme mode in case of emergencies, which restricts the phone features and gives 33hours of standby by freezing functions except calling and text messages to ensure basic communications on just 10% of battery.
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