Micromax Canvas Fire 4 with Android Lollipop Launched

Indian handset manufacturer Micromax has officially announced the Canvas Fire 4 in India for $113. The handset is available for purchase in India from today, but the pricing is still unknown in Nepal. But we expect this handset to be priced around Nrs.19,000 in Nepal, as due to the popularity of Micromax's Canvas series in Nepal, we expect this handset to be available soon in Nepal.

Now let's talk about the specifications of the Micromax Canvas Fire 4. It features a 4.5-inch FWVGA (480×854 pixels) resolution display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Inside it  is powered by a quad core CPU (unspecified chipset), 1 GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage with microSD card expansion up to 32GB.The Canvas Fire 4 spots a 8-megapixel rear with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera for taking selfies. It has a 2000mAh battery that provides the standby time of 300 hours according to the company.

The major thing to notice in Canvas Fire 4 is it's software. It runs on Android's latest software , Android Lollipop 5.0 out of the box and is Micromax first smartphone to have it. Like other Canvas Fire series, the Canvas Fire 4 has dual front-firing speakers, but this time the sound quality is enhanced with the Cirrus Logic Wolfsan Stereo DAC (WM8918) audio output.

Looking at it's connectivity feature, Micromax Canvas Fire 4 has dual SIM functionality, Wi-fi b/g/n, Hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0, micro USB port, and GPS.  It will be sold in two color options which include Black and Silver color.

Sony unveiled the new Xperia Z4 tablet at MWC 2015

Following the leaks from last week, that we mentioned as the top 5 hot product to be launched MWC 2015, Sony has just introduced the sleek and sexy 10.1-inch Xperia Z4 tablet at MWC 2015.

We were at least hoping for a new Xperia lineup(Xperia Z4) from Sony, but Sony has surprised us by unveiling the Z4 tablet at MWC 2015. We are somehow happy that we got new Xperia Z4 tablet which is thinner, lighter, has a higher resolution screen, and packs more power.

In terms of design, the Xperia Z4 Tablet looks a lot like its smaller brother, the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, released last year at IFA. It features the same design like, rounded edges is used to great success on the 10.1 model, and nice to see that Sony managed to make the Z4 Tablet even slimmer(although Sony's tablet has always been slimmer), at 6.1 millimeters (compared to 6.4 millimeters on the previous generation). The device weighs just 389 grams, which is pretty impressive for this range and class. And yes, the device is still water resistant, with a dual IP65 and IP68 rating( Nice for pool parties and shower).

We are happy that Sony managed to pack bigger capacity battery in slimmer body, as the Z4 tablet features a 6000mAh battery, same as Z2. With the trend going on, Sony has fitted a Quad HD display, which is a nice change, but we doubt about the battery life, unless Sony found a way to tickle the way.

The Xperia Z4 Tablet is the first tablet to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, featuring four fast cores and four power-saving cores arranged, as well as an Adreno 430 GPU. There’s 3GB of RAM, 16GB or 32GB of storage, and microSD support. The main camera has been changed to an 8MP sensor, compromised from last gen's 13MP.


Sony is considerably loosing most of the market share in it's mobile business, their may be the question about the Xperia Z4. Even though, we are happy to see some steps taken by Sony in such condition. The Z4 is an good choice for 10-inch tablet lover and if you are looking for a change then we would definitely recommend you to look the Z4 tablet.

Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Unveiled at MWC 2015

The Korean giant Samsung has officially announced it's flagship device of the year "Galaxy S6" and "Galaxy S6 Edge". According to Samsung, these smartphones will be available across the world starting from April 10th. We expect to see Galaxy S6 launch event in Nepal in the same date(April 10th) like Galaxy S5 launch event. As there has been no words and signs about the pricing, we expect the price tag around $650(32GB) for S6 and $850(32GB) for the edge variant.

The Samsung Galaxy S6 has a metal body and a Gorilla Glass 4 on the back. The Galaxy S6,looks much similar to it's younger brother Note 4, and has the best design we have see in the Samsung flagship(Thanks to it's metal body). Below are some eye catching specs of Galaxy S6:

• Display: 5.1 inch Quad HD (2560×1440) 577ppi, Super AMOLED

• Processor: Quad 2.1GHz + Quad 1.5Ghz, Octacore Processor (Exynos 7240)

• OS Android 5.0 (Lollipop)

• Camera 16MP OIS(rear), 5MP (front)

• Connectivity: WiFi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile hotspot, Bluetooth: v4.1

• RAM: 3GB, LPDDR4

• Internal Memory: 32/64/128GB, UFS 2.0

• Wireless Charging: WPC1.1(4.6W Output) & PMA 1.0(4.2W) compatible

• Dimensions (S6):143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8mm, 138g

• Battery: 2,550mAh

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Samsung Galaxy S6, Any difference than S5? What's new about it?

Yes, there is a notable difference in S6 compared to S5. This is the first Galaxy S-series to feature a Quad HD screen(Although Note 4 has it) and runs Android Lollipop with revamped TouchWiz UI, which is based on Material Design guidelines. The new TouchWiz UI is said to be lighter, better (64-bit) optimized, and spot a cleaner and friendlier user interface.

The Samsung Galaxy S6 also spots its own in-house processor- Exynos 7420, an octa-core processor with 64-bit ARM Cortex A57 cores clocked at 2.1GHz, and another four ARM Cortex A53 cores clocked at 1.5GHz.

The home button now has a  fingerprint sensor embedded in it and supports mobile payments with the help of NFC and MST (Magnetic Secure Transmission).

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Any difference between S6 and S6 Edge?

As Galaxy S6 is the successor to it's Galaxy S5 variant, S6 Edge has adapted the same curved screen like Note Edge. Though there's no real difference between S6 and S6 Edge in specs, but the S6 Edge has a curved screen on both sides. Below are some of the notable specs of S6 Edge:

• Display (S6 Edge): 5.1inch Quad HD(2560×1440) 577ppi, Super AMOLED, Dual edgo
• Processor: Quad 2.1GHz + Quad 1.5Ghz, Octacore application processor
• OS Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
• Camera 16MP OIS(rear), 5MP (front)
• Connectivity: WiFi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile hotspot, Bluetooth: v4.1
• RAM: 3GB, LPDDR4
• Internal Memory: 32/64/128GB, UFS 2.0
• Wireless Charging: WPC1.1(4.6W Output) & PMA 1.0(4.2W) compatible
• Dimensions (S6 Edge):142.1 x 70.1 x 7.0mm, 132g
• Battery: 2,600mAh

The Galaxy S6 will be available in White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue Topaz, while you will be abe to get the Galaxy S6 edge in White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Green Emerald.

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Should I buy Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge?

This is the main point when choosing between these two smartphone. Samsung has announced both devices for different types of user. While the S6 Edge is somewhat a risky experiment done by Samsung, the S6 is a normal flagship phone with notable specs. Though there is no noticeable difference in specs of both phones, if you really care or love those sexy curves and can spare more cash for it than I would not hesitate to recommend S6 Edge to you. But if you have some tight budget ($650 is definitely not a small amount) and don't care about those curve (can be called a gimmick), you will still get those beefy specs on your S6.  At last the decision will always be yours but you will definitely enjoy any of these phone. 

Source: Cnet

HTC One M9 and HTC Grip unveiled at MWC 2015

HTC has unveiled one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2015, "HTC One M9" alongside "HTC Grip". The HTC One M9 will be on sale from mid-march, but there has been no sign of price till date.

The HTC One M9 features a 5-inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD Super LCD3 display with Android 5.0 layered with latest sense UI 7 out of the box. It is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 810 64-bit chipset, Adreno 430 GPU and 3GB of RAM. HTC has now included a 20-megapixel rear camera with sapphire cover lens and there is a UltraPixel front-facing shooter for video chat and selfies. It comes with 32GB of internal storage and micoSD expansion slot that will support up to 128GB microSD cards.There is a huge 2,840 mAh battery which company says will provide up to 25 hours of talk time. The HTC One M9 will launch in mid-March in four colors: silver, gunmetal gray, pink, and gold. But there is no sign of pricing of this device.

Alongside M9, the Company also unveiled the sports wearable for the folks out their who pump out too much. The HTC Grip is a unique type of electronic wearable that features inbuilt GPS and a pedometer. This waterproof fitness band can track a variety of workout activity, from running and cycling to circuits in the gym, and also detects the total amount of time its wearer has spent sleeping. Moreover, the HTC Grip is compatible with both Android and iOS. According to the company, the device will have two and a half days of battery life. The HTC Grip will go on sale in spring. We think it's a cool device for those people who pump out more. Only time will tell, how well this device can be successful in the market. 

HTC Grip

Mobiland Electronic launches Xiaomi phones in Nepal

After the successful launch in India, Xiaomi mobile phones is now available in Nepal. Mobiland Electronic has announced the arrival of Xiaomi phones in Nepal. They have launched 4 products which is, Redmi 1s, Redmi Note, mi3, mi4. These all phones are currently being sold in www.mobilandelectronic.com . Lets check out the specs of all these phones.

Redmi 1s

The Redmi 1S, priced at Rs.14,999, is a worthy Entry-Level Android Phone that sports a 4.7-inch, 720p IPS display with AGC Dragontrail glass. Under the hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228 SoC with quad-core 1.6 GHz CPU and Adreno 305 GPU, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage space with microSD card support, 8 megapixel rear camera with 1080p video, 2 megapixel front camera with 720p video, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, dual SIM (3G+2G), 2000mAh battery and MIUI based on Android 4.3.

With QuadCore Snapdragon SoC, 1GB of RAM, decent screen and an excellent camera, Xiaomi Redmi 1s is a steal. The only cons one might encounter is its weight. It weighs 158g, which is not quite light.

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Redmi Note

The Redmi Note is priced at Rs.19,999 and is equipped with a 5.5-inch 720p IPS display, MediaTek MT6592 SoC with octa-core 1.7GHz CPU and Mali-450 GPU, 2GB RAM, 8GB storage space with microSD card slot, 13 megapixel rear camera with 1080p video recording, 5 megapixel front camera with 720p video, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/, 3100mAh battery and MIUI on Android 4.3.1 Jelly Bean. 

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mi3 and mi4

Xiaomi mi3 is Xiaomi’s highest selling phone of 2014 which could be dubbed as Flagship killer. It features a 5-inch Full HD LCD display with resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and has a Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Inside, it runs on a Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor that clocks in at 2.3GHz and has 16GB of internal memory. It sports a 13MP camera with dual-LED flash on the back and a 2MP camera in front. Connectivity suite of the smartphone consists of 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB 2.0 and NFC. It has a 3,050mAh battery, and Xiaomi claims that the smartphone can deliver talk time of up to 21 hours on 3G networks.  It measures 144 x 73.6 x 8.1 mm and weighs 145 grams. The handset will be available in Metallic Grey color. This phone is available in Nepal for Rs.27,999.

Xiaomi mi4, on the other hand, sports a 5.0 inch 1080 display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 SoC, 3GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, 13 MP rear camera, 8MP front camera, 8.9 inch ultra slim figure and has a 3080 mAh battery. It is available for purchase in Nepal for Rs. 44,999.

Moto E 2015 goes official for $150

Motorola, in late days are considering to produce the budget smartphones with full taste of stock Android for it's users. Once again they have decided to release the successor to Moto E, the "Moto E 2015". They have just announced it, and has given some raise and bumps in the specs. Last years Moto E was not something appealing in specs, considering the likes of Xiaomi and Huawei providing good specs smartphones in similar price. But the Moto E 2015 provides some good and promising specs with it's bigger 4.5 inch screen, Quad core 64-bit processor and bigger 2390mAh battery.

Keeping the specs in mind, here are some of the specs of Moto E 2015:

• 4.5 inch qHD display ( 960 X 540 pixels)
• Gorilla Glass 3 protection with a anti-smudge coating
• 1.2Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 Quad Core Processor
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB internal storage, expandable via microSD card upto 64GB 
• 4G LTE support
• Android 5.0 Lollipop
• 5MP rear camera with an f/2.2 aperture and 720p video recording at 30fps.
• VGA front-facing camera
• 2390mAh battery
• Price: $150

There is also a 3G version of Moto E, which don't look such appealing in specs wise, it has almost same specs as the 4G version but Motorola has done some compromises in processor, considering Snapdragon 200 for 3G version and is priced lower at $119. We can expect to see Moto E 2015 soon in Nepal. Stay tuned with us for more news.

Source: Cnet

LG Nepal point out a new budget Smartphone, L60 Dual

CG Digital, the authorized distributor of LG mobiles in Nepal has quietly listed L60 Dual on it's website. The Smartphone is priced at Rs.9,990 and is available for purchase from the website or from CG Digital Stores.

SPECS

In terms of specs, the LG L60 Dual has a 4.3-inch WVGA (800×480 pixels) TFT touch screen and is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor paired with Adreno 305 graphics card. There is 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal storage with microSD card support upto 32GB. The smartphone also features a 5-megapixel CMOS fixed focus rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera. There is a 1,700mAh removable battery.

Connectivity options include dual-SIM card slots with 3G support, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP and A-GPS. It runs on Android 4.4 KitKat with Stock Android interface. As their is no sign of Android 5.0 Lollipop update for this device.

WRAP UP

The phone somehow can be called a mid range device and is especially targeted to the customers seeking budget phone with the taste of Android. Compared to the similar devices like Samsung Galaxy Star Advance and Sony Xperia E1, the LG L60 Dual spots a superior hardware and is priced accordingly sensible. However if you can spare some more 2,000-3,000 cash then we recommend you to buy Huawei Honor Holly and Karbonn Sparkle V. 

Samsung teases Grand 3

Samsung has been undergoing through numerous problems but this has not stopped them to release new model each year as always. Last year in November, Samsung Galaxy Grand 3 specs leaked out in a GFX Benchmark site. But after numerous leaks, Samsung will be launching Galaxy Grand 3 in India as well as Nepal. Samsung India teases the Grand 3 with the tagline- “The Grandest Ever”.

According to the leaked specs, Galaxy Grand 3 will sport a larger 5.5 inch screen, with resolution of 720 x 1280. Grand 2 had a 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 400 CPU but Grand 3 performance will be upgraded with a a quad-core 1.2GHz Snapdragon 410  64 bit CPU, with 1.5GB of RAM on board. The Adreno 306 GPU will provide the graphics. the phone will have 16GB of internal storage and should be more thinner and lighter.

Although camera has always been a main point in most of the Samsung phone, Samsung has decided to  offer 13MP primary camera and 5MP front camera in Grand 3, as the Grand 2 had 8MP primary camera and 1.9MP camera up front. Android 4.4.4 should be pre-installed on the handset.

Due to it's design and price tag Samsung's Grand lineup is mostly famous among the teenagers in Nepal. Samsung's Grand lineup has always been a mid-range phone so we can expect it to be priced sensibly like Grand 2 which price was Rs.36,900 during it’s launch but was soon priced at RS.32,000 and then to Rs.26,900. So, we expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Grand 3 to be priced in a similar way.