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7 ways AI can help parents teach kids responsible online behavior

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July 13, 2023

7 ways AI can help parents teach kids responsible online behavior

As children today navigate the digital landscape, parents face the challenge of ensuring their kids become responsible digital citizens. Fortunately, technology and artificial intelligence (AI) offer invaluable tools to help parents safeguard their children’s online and real-life safety.

Here are seven ways tech and AI can assist parents in raising digitally responsible kids, making parenting a little easier.

1. Maximizing Generative AI for Engaging Learning

Teaching kids about internet safety can be more interesting and interactive with the help of generative AI. Google’s conversational chatbot, Bard, can provide a plethora of fun and creative ideas to make learning about internet safety enjoyable. From book recommendations and interactive online games to conversation starters and additional tips, Bard offers endless suggestions to engage children in the topic.

2. Monitoring and Limiting Online Interactions

Tech tools empower parents to protect their kids from potential risks by monitoring and filtering content based on their age. Google’s Family Link allows parents to track and control online activity, including text messaging and social media, while TikTok’s Digital Wellbeing features enable remote management of a child’s TikTok account. Additionally, Circle Home Plus, a device and subscription service, allows parents to manage internet access, set time limits, and apply content filters across all devices in their home network.

3. Teaching Empathy Through Real-Life Scenarios

PLDT Home and Google’s Be Internet Awesome video series, featuring characters like Sam and his AI friend Robo-berto, present engaging adventures that teach kids how to be smart, alert, strong, kind, and brave online. These stories and songs impart valuable lessons on digital responsibility, such as the consequences of forwarding posts or engaging in cyberbullying. Through relatable situations, children learn to empathize and make responsible choices online.

4. Cultivating Critical Thinking Skills

AI can help raise critical thinkers by analyzing web content, identifying inappropriate websites and social media platforms, and detecting signs of cyberbullying. It can assist children in evaluating the credibility and authenticity of information they encounter online, fostering a healthy skepticism. With AI’s support, kids can navigate the digital landscape with discernment and recognize manipulated media.

5. Enhancing Location Tracking and Safety

AI-powered GPS and geolocation technologies provide parents with real-time updates on their children’s whereabouts. Wearable devices and smartphone apps equipped with AI algorithms enable geofencing capabilities and alert parents if their child ventures beyond predetermined safe zones. These tools offer peace of mind and enhance safety.

6. Strengthening Home Security

AI-enabled surveillance and security systems allow parents to monitor their homes remotely. Advanced cameras and algorithms analyze video feeds, detect unusual behavior, and send alerts for potential dangers, like an open door or unusual activity. These systems offer a layer of security and protection for the entire family.

7. Monitoring Health and Development

Wearable devices and smartphones equipped with AI technology enable the monitoring of vital signs and health parameters. Irregularities in sleep patterns, heart rate, and activity levels can be detected and alert parents to potential health issues. AI algorithms can also analyze behavior videos or recordings to provide insights into a child’s cognitive, motor, and social development. Scheduling apps powered by AI simplify managing school routines and homework, streamlining the family’s daily schedule.

PLDT Home is committed to keeping children safe online while providing access to information that supports their education, well-being, and growth. These efforts align with the PLDT Group’s commitment to achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal No. 16, which promotes just, peaceful, and inclusive societies and aims to end abuse, exploitation, trafficking, violence, and torture against children.

Stay informed about the latest advancements in tech and AI by visiting PLDT Home’s official website and Facebook page.

OPPO A78 5G makes job hunting experience hassle-free

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July 13, 2023

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As graduation season approaches, many young Filipinos are preparing to enter the workforce and take their first steps into adulthood. To ease the transition, OPPO introduced the OPPO A78 5G, a stylish and powerful smartphone designed to cater to the needs of fresh graduates and job seekers.

With its long battery life, 5G connectivity, and seamless performance, the OPPO A78 5G is the ideal companion for conquering the challenges of job hunting and making a lasting impression on potential employers.

Revamp Your Social Media Presence

In today’s digital age, social media plays a crucial role in the hiring process. To make a positive impression, it’s essential to revamp your social media profiles and showcase your best self. The OPPO A78 5G comes equipped with an impressive imaging system, including a high-quality 50MP AI Main Camera, 2MP Depth Camera, and 8MP Selfie front camera. With this smartphone, you can capture stunning photos that highlight your strengths and present yourself professionally online.

Stay Connected and Expand Your Network

Building a strong network is vital when searching for job opportunities. The OPPO A78 5G offers 5G connectivity, enabling you to stay connected with lightning-fast internet speeds. Whether you’re browsing job openings, attending virtual interviews, or networking with professionals, the OPPO A78 5G ensures smoother and more efficient communication. Leverage the power of 5G technology to expand your network and seize new opportunities.

Make a Lasting Impression

First impressions matter during job interviews. Dressing professionally and exuding confidence are crucial factors in making a positive impact. The OPPO A78 5G complements your attire with its signature OPPO Glow design, available in eye-catching colors like Glowing Purple and Glowing Black. Not only does it enhance your overall look, but it also offers scratch-resistant and fingerprint-resistant features, ensuring your smartphone remains stylish and presentable.

Excel in the Workplace

Once you land your dream job, the OPPO A78 5G continues to support your professional journey. Its massive 5,000 mAh battery ensures all-day productivity, and the Super Power Saving mode and Super Night-time Standby mode optimize power consumption when the phone is not in use. Additionally, the 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging feature allows you to recharge the battery to 52% in just 30 minutes, perfect for quick breaks. The extended RAM technology enables seamless multitasking, allowing you to switch between apps and platforms effortlessly.

Pricing and Availability

The OPPO A78 5G is priced at Php14,999 and is available at all authorized OPPO stores nationwide, Lazada, and Shopee. Customers can enjoy 0% interest installment plans for 6 or 12 months using their credit cards.

For flexible payment options, you can purchase it via Home Credit with as low as Php601 for 18 months. Additionally, it is offered for free with a Globe postpaid plan 1499. To ensure the best care for your OPPO devices, visit the nearest OPPO Care Center.

HONOR Magic V2 Launches in China

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Jam Ancheta

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July 12, 2023

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HONOR has just unveiled their latest foldable smartphone in China and it’s the HONOR Magic V2. The smartphone is currently the slimmest foldable smartphone to date at 9.9mm and it’s pretty lightweight as well at 231g.

The HONOR Magic V2 comes with Super-light Titanium Hinge, a first for the industry, which expertly balances weight with strength. The hinge’s main body comprises HONOR’s SGS-certified proprietary steel, which imparts enhanced durability and strength. Its robust design has earned it an SGS certification, affirming the hinge’s capability to withstand over 400,000 folds. This translates to a product lifespan of up to a decade for consumers folding it an average of 100 times per day.

The HONOR Magic V2 comes with a 7.92-inch LTPO OLED display with a resolution of 2156 x 2344 and also a 120Hz refresh rate and then there’s the 6.43-inch cover display with 10-bit OLED panel at 2376 x 1060 that also supports stylus input.

The smartphone is running on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and it also comes with an up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage while the Ultra version of the smartphone comes with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.

For the camera, the HONOR Magic V2 comes with 50MP main camera along with 50MP Ultrawide camera and 20MP telephoto lens. The smartphone comes with 5000mAh battery and also a 66W of charging speed. It also runs on MagicOS 7.2 based on Android 13.

The HONOR Magic V2 comes in the following specs and variants:

12GB/256GB – CNY 8,999 – (Direct Conversion) Php 68,375
12GB/512GB – CNY 9999 – (Direct Conversion) Php 75,973
16GB/1TB – CNY 11999 – (Direct Conversion) Php 91,170

ASUS unveils Vivobook 2023 Series in the Philippines for Creators and Gen-Z

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Jam Ancheta

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July 12, 2023

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ASUS unveils Vivobook 2023 Series in the Philippines for Creators and Gen-Z

ASUS Philippines has expanded their Vivobook lineup to cater different markets who are looking for a notebook that they can use for productivity and also for creativity. They have different Vivobook notebooks that comes with features including the ASUS Lumina OLED displays, AMD Ryzen 7000 processors and also 13th Generation Intel Core H processors.

The expanded lineup includes the ASUS Vivobook 15X OLED (K3504, M3504), ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504), ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED (T3304), and ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (K6604). Each variant has its own unique features to match various user needs, from students and young professionals to work-from-home parents and digital content creators.

The ASUS Vivobook 15X OLED offers a 120 Hz refresh rate and 15-inch 2.8K 16:9 HDR ASUS Lumina OLED display. It delivers powerful ASUS SonicMaster audio system sound, making it perfect for immersive entertainment. It also comes with 512GB PCIe SSD, 16GB of RAM, and AMD Ryzen 7730U or 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U CPU ensure smooth operation of work or entertainment tasks. The Vivobook 15X OLED retails at PHP 45,995.

The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504) features a 15-inch 16:9 FHD ASUS Lumina OLED display, robust ASUS SonicMaster sound systems with DTS Audio Processing, and is powered by AMD Ryzen R5-7520U processors, 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 512 GB PCIe SSD. The laptop retails for PHP 29,995.

The ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED (T3304) combines a 13.3-inch OLED with Dolby Vision support Pantone Validated touchscreen and a quad-speaker Dolby Atmos sound system. It also includes an eight-core Intel Core i3-N300 processor, a 256 GB PCIe SSD, and up to 8 GB of fast LPDDR5 memory. The Vivobook 13 Slate retails at PHP 49,995.

The ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED offers a desktop-grade 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX processor, a studio-grade NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, and a 16-inch 3.2K 16:10 120 Hz ASUS Lumina OLED display. This creator-focused laptop also features 32GB of DDR5 4800 MHz RAM, two upgradable SO-DIMM slots, and 1TB of ultrafast PCIe SSD storage. The Vivobook Pro 16X retails at PHP 179,995.

Variant	Color	Specs	SRP
ASUS Vivobook 15X OLED (K3504)
K3504ZA-L1062WS	Indie Black	15″ FHD OLED 16:9 120Hz refresh rate / Intel® Core™ i5-1235U Processor / 8GB DDR4 / 512GB PCIe® 4.0 SSD / Windows 11 Home / Office Home and Student 2021 included	PHP 49,995
K3504ZA-L1063WS	Indie Black	15″ FHD OLED 16:9 120Hz refresh rate / Intel® Core™ i7-1255U Processor / 8GB DDR4 / 512GB PCIe® 4.0 SSD / Windows 11 Home / Office Home and Student 2021 included	PHP 52,995
K3504ZA-L1046WS	Indie Black	15″ FHD OLED 16:9 120Hz refresh rate / Intel® Core™ i5-1235U Processor / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB PCIe® 3.0 SSD / Intel Iris Xe / Windows 11 Home / Office Home and Student 2021 included	PHP 55,995
K3504ZA-L1052WS	Indie Black	15″ FHD OLED 16:9 120Hz refresh rate / Intel® Core™ i7-1255U Processor / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB PCIe® 3.0 SSD / Intel Iris Xe / Windows 11 Home / Office Home and Student 2021 included	PHP 59,995
ASUS Vivobook 15X OLED (M3504)
M3504YA-L1152WS	Indie Black	15″ FHD OLED 16:9 60Hz refresh rate / AMD Ryzen™ 5 7530U Mobile Processor / 8GB DDR4 / 512GB PCIe® 3.0 SSD / Windows 11 Home / Office Home and Student 2021 included	PHP 45,995
M3504YA-L1148WS	Indie Black	15″ FHD OLED 16:9 60Hz refresh rate / AMD Ryzen™ 5 7530U Mobile Processor / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB PCIe® 3.0 SSD / Windows 11 Home / Office Home and Student 2021 included	PHP 47,995
M3504YA-L1153WS	Indie Black	15″ FHD OLED 16:9 60Hz refresh rate / AMD Ryzen™ 7-7730U Mobile Processor / 8GB DDR4 / 512GB PCIe® 3.0 SSD / Windows 11 Home / Office Home and Student 2021 included	PHP 49,995
ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504)
E1504FA-NJ389W	Mixed Black	15″ FHD 16:9 / AMD Ryzen™ 3 7320U Mobile Processor / 8GB LPDDR5 / 512GB PCIe® 3.0 SSD / Windows 11 Home	PHP 29,995
E1504FA-NJ397W	Mixed Black	15″ FHD 16:9 / AMD Ryzen™ 3 7320U Mobile Processor / 8GB LPDDR5 / 256GB PCIe® 3.0 SSD / Windows 11 Home	PHP 29,995
E1504FA-NJ397WS	Mixed Black	15″ FHD 16:9 / AMD Ryzen™ 3 7320U Mobile Processor / 8GB LPDDR5 / 256GB PCIe® 3.0 SSD / Windows 11 Home / Office Home and Student 2021 included	PHP 31,995
E1504GA-NJ109WS	Mixed Black	15″ FHD 16:9 / Intel® Core™ i3-N305 Processor / 8GB DDR4 / 512GB PCIe® 4.0 SSD / Windows 11 Home / Office Home and Student 2021 included	PHP 32,995
E1504FA-L1412WS	Mixed Black	15″ FHD 16:9 OLED refresh rate / AMD Ryzen™ 5-7520U Mobile Processor / 8GB LPDDR5 / 512GB PCIe® 3.0 SSD / Windows 11 Home / Office Home and Student 2021 included	PHP 42,995
ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED (T3304)
T3304GA-LQ045WS	0° Black	13″ FHD OLED 16:9 touchscreen / Intel® Core™ i3-N300 Processor / 8GB LPDDR5 / 256GB UFS 2.1 / Windows 11 Home / Office Home and Student 2021 included	PHP 49,995
ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (K6604)
K6604JI-MX080WS	0° Black	16″ 3.2K OLED 16:10 120Hz refresh rate / Intel® Core™ i9-13980H Processor / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB PCIe® 4.0 SSD / NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 4070 / Windows 11 Home / Office Home and Student 2021 included	PHP 179,995
ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (K6502)
K6502HC-MA073WS	Quiet Blue	15.6″ 2.8K 16:9 OLED 120Hz refresh rate / Intel® Core™ i9-11900H Processor / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB PCIe® 3.0 SSD / NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 3050 / Windows 11 Home / Office Home and Student 2021 included	PHP 82,995
K6502ZE-MA042WS	Quiet Blue	15.6” 2.8K OLED 16:9 120Hz refresh rate / Intel® Core™ i7-12650H Processor / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB PCIe® 4.0 SSD / NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 3050Ti / Windows 11 Home / Office Home and Student 2021 included	PHP 89,995
K6502VU-MA113WS	Quiet Blue	15.6″ 2.8K OLED 16:9 60Hz refresh rate / Intel® Core™ i9-13900H Processor / 16GB DDR5 / 1TB PCIe® 4.0 SSD / NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 4050 / Windows 11 Home / Office Home and Student 2021 included	PHP 109,995
K6502VV-MA033WS	Quiet Blue	15.6″ 2.8K OLED 16:9 60Hz refresh rate / Intel® Core™ i9-13900H Processor / 16GB DDR5 / 1TB PCIe® 4.0 SSD / NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 4060 / Windows 11 Home / Office Home and Student 2021 included	PHP 119,995
ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (M6500)
M6500QC-HN165WS	Quiet Blue	15″ FHD 16:9 vIPS 144Hz refresh rate / AMD Ryzen™ 5-5600H Mobile Processor / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB PCIe® 3.0 SSD / NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 3050 / Windows 11 Home / Office Home and Student 2021 included	PHP 54,995
M6500QC-MA060WS	Quiet Blue	15″ 2.8K 16:9 OLED 120 Hz refresh rate / AMD Ryzen™ 5-5600H Mobile Processor / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB PCIe® 3.0 SSD / NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 3050 / Windows 11 Home / Office Home and Student 2021 included	PHP 61,995
M6500QC-MA056WS	Quiet Blue	15″ 2.8K 16:9 OLED 120 Hz refresh rate / AMD Ryzen™ 7-5800H Mobile Processor / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB PCIe® 3.0 SSD / NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 3050 / Windows 11 Home / Office Home and Student 2021 included	PHP 74,995
M6500QE-MA013WS	Quiet Blue	15″ 2.8K 16:9 OLED 120 Hz refresh rate / AMD Ryzen™ 7-5800H Mobile Processor / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB PCIe® 3.0 SSD / NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 3050Ti / Windows 11 Home / Office Home and Student 2021 included	PHP 77,995
M6500XU-MA079WS	Quiet Blue	15.6″ 2.8K 16:9 OLED 120 Hz refresh rate / AMD Ryzen™ 9-7940HS Mobile Processor / 16GB LPDDR5X / 1TB PCIe® 3.0 SSD / NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 4050 / Windows 11 Home / Office Home and Student 2021 included	PHP 89,995

ROG Ally to launch in PH on July 20

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Ciara Alarcon

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July 12, 2023

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ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced the official launch date of its first-ever handheld gaming device, the ROG Ally, in the Philippines.

ASUS ROG will officially launch the ROG Ally in the Philippines on July 20 at 6PM. Consumers can watch it live via the ROG Philippines Facebook page and witness how it can empower them #playALLYourgames.

Play All Your Games

In case you missed it, the new ROG Ally comes with the new AMD Ryzen Z1 Series processor. With this, it offers 120Hz FHD gaming on the go without any hassle. And since it runs Windows 11, it can play any game for any platform with the option to play solo, connect to a TV for some gaming with friends, or level up with the ROG XG Mobile suite GPUs for that top-tier gaming experience.

The Ally also introduced the ROG Zero Gravity thermal system, which uses a dual-fan system with ultrathin heatsink fins and high-friction heat pipes to ensure the Ally stays cool in any orientation. Equipped with 16 GB of high-speed LPDDR5 6400 MHz memory, 512 GB of PCIe Gen 4 storage, and a UHS-II microSD card slot to further expand its storage capacity.

To officially launch this milestone, the Republic called on the streamer, gamer, and ROG Ambassadress, Dexie Diaz to welcome the arrival of the ROG Ally on July 20, 2023. Witness as she showcases the versatile performance of this handheld, may it be for Me Time, Pro Time, or even We Time.

For more information on the ROG Ally #playALLYourgames Launch Event and updates on this new gaming device, stay tuned via the ROG Philippines Facebook page and join the Republic in embracing this great year for gaming handhelds.

So, are you excited? Let us know what you think in the comment section!

MediaTek Dimensity 6000 Series Unveiled for more affordable 5G devices

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Jam Ancheta

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July 12, 2023

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MediaTek Dimensity 6000 Series Unveiled for more affordable 5G devices

MediaTek has just announced today the new Dimensity 6000 series chipset from the company and it is made for the mainstream 5G devices which means that it’s meant for the affordable devices.

The Dimensity 6100+ SoC is the first in the series and it offers power efficiency, AI technologies and a Sub-6 5G connectivity and the best part about it is that it offers an affordable price point.

The Dimensity 6100+ chipset offers enhanced 5G modem and it also features 2x Arm Cortex-A76 big cores and 6x Cortex A-55 efficiency cores with support for AI-powered cameras and also 10-bit displays.

Other features that we can expect from Dimensity 6100+ includes 108MP Non-ZSL camera support, 2K30fps video capture, UltraSave 3.0+ for reduced 5G power consumption, AI-bokeh camera features, a 10-bit display support with up to 120Hz refresh rate.

The first Dimensity 6100+ chipset will be available in the 3rd quarter of 2023.

Nothing Phone (2) First Impressions

Unboxing and Hands-On

Jam Ancheta

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July 11, 2023

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The Nothing Phone (2) is the 2nd generation smartphone from the company and just like before, it features a unique design as it comes with a transparent back and also a brand new Glyph Interface at the back which separates the smartphone among the pack in the industry. But is it a worthy upgrade? Well, here’s our first impressions

A unique Glyph Interface

The biggest and most unique thing of the Nothing Phone (2) is its design. It’s one of the best-looking smartphones out there especially if you’re a fan of see through back design of the smartphone and unlike other smartphones, this one looks cleaner and a lot better.

But the thing that makes this smartphone unique is the Glyph Interface and honestly, we really like how they approach to this one as the Nothing Phone (2) now features more Glyphs at the back which now supports third party integration and other apps as well.

A slight aesthetic change

There are slight changes on the smartphone. But first, let me just tell you that the dual lens camera of the smartphone looks perfect with that glyph and then there’s the flat sides as well along with a flat display.

Going back to the changes, the major aesthetic change that I felt on the smartphone is that the Nothing Phone (2) packs a slightly curved back and honestly, it barely improved the ergonomics of the smartphone. Below, there’s the USB-C port and also the speaker grill and card tray.

On the front, the smartphone does still look beautiful with that UI but this time, the selfie camera of the smartphone is moved to the middle of the 6.7″ OLED FHD+ display.

Just a beautiful and unique UI

The Nothing OS 2.0 is one of the best skin that I’ve seen on a smartphone as the UI of the Nothing Phone (2) pairs perfectly to the hardware design of the smartphone. It also comes with widgets and other customizations so you can have a home screen that looks perfect on the smartphone.

Better hardware inside

As for the hardware inside, the Nothing Phone (2) now comes with a way more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor inside along with an up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It might not be the best processor out there in the market but boy, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is still one of the best and most powerful processor that you can get on a smartphone and games would just be a piece of cake on this one.

When it comes to the camera department, the Nothing Phone (2) packs a better camera thanks to the 50MP main + 50MP ultra-wide camera setup unfortunately, only two rear lenses here on the smartphone and then there’s the 32MP Selfie camera.

Overall, the Nothing Phone (2) now has a more interesting hardware inside as this one uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series chipset and of course, there’s a better hardware overall as well. The main selling point of the smartphone is the Glyph Interface and it’s unique and we do love that feature on the smartphone.

If you want a smartphone that really stands out that packs a pretty decent premium hardware then the Nothing Phone (2) might be an interesting choice for you.

The Nothing Phone (2) comes in dark gray and white and it starts at Php38,990 for the 12GB/256GB variant and Php44,990 for the 12GB/512GB variant.

It will be available at Nothing Lazada, Nothing Shopee, & Digital Walker Website on online this July 15. While for offline store, it will be available in Digital Walker SM Mall of Asia.

The Nothing Phone (2) will be available in the Philippines this July 22 on all Digital Walker retail stores.

Nothing Phone (2) Specs

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 Processor
6.7″ Flexiblew OLED display with LTPO, Corning Gorilla Glass, HDR10+, 10-bit, 2412×1080, 1600 nits peak brightness, 120Hz refresh rate
8GB/12GB RAM
128GB/256GB/512GB ROM
50MP IMX890 Main Camera + 50MP Ultrawide Samsung JN1 Sensor
32MP IMX615 Selfie Camera
Dual SIM, 5G, LTE. WiFi, Bluetooth
Fingerprint scanner
IP54 rating
Glyph Interface, 33 individually addressable zones
45W Fast Charging
4700mAh battery
Nothing OS 2.0

Nothing Phone (2) Launches in the Philippines

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Jam Ancheta

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July 11, 2023

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Nothing Phone (2) Launches in the Philippines

Nothing has just introduced the Phone (2) today and it’s the second-generation flagship smartphone from the company. It still packs the features that we love on the first generation including the Glyph interface at the back with more addressable Glyphs, a more powerful processor and of course, a better camera as well.

The Nothing Phone (2) now packs a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 processor inside along with a better 50MP+50MP rear camera setup. The Glyph interface on the Phone (2) has more LED segments so it can have a more customisability and also functionality. It can be use as a timer or even as a visual countdown for delivery services.

Nothing Phone (2) Specs

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 Processor
6.7″ Flexiblew OLED display with LTPO, Corning Gorilla Glass, HDR10+, 10-bit, 2412×1080, 1600 nits peak brightness, 120Hz refresh rate
8GB/12GB RAM
128GB/256GB/512GB ROM
50MP IMX890 Main Camera + 50MP Ultrawide Samsung JN1 Sensor
32MP IMX615 Selfie Camera
Dual SIM, 5G, LTE. WiFi, Bluetooth
Fingerprint scanner
IP54 rating
Glyph Interface, 33 individually addressable zones
45W Fast Charging
4700mAh battery
Nothing OS 2.0

The Nothing Phone (2) will come in dark gray and white and it starts at Php38,990 for the 12GB/256GB variant and Php44,990 for the 12GB/512GB variant.

It will be initially available at Nothing Lazada, Nothing Shopee, & Digital Walker Website on online this July 15. While for offline store, it will be available in DIgital Walker SM Mall of Asia.

The Nothing Phone (2) will be available in the Philippines this July 22 on all Digital Walker retail stores.

Apple reportedly set to bring OLED technology to 2024 iPad Pro models

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Ciara Alarcon

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July 11, 2023

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Apple has often taken a cautious approach when it comes to adopting OLED technology in its devices. While some iPhone and Apple Watch models have embraced OLED and its advantages, Apple’s iPad and MacBook lineups have yet to incorporate this display technology. However, according to a recent report by research firm Omdia, it appears that Apple’s 2024 iPad Pro may be the first to receive OLED panels.

OLED Coming to iPad Pro

The report suggests that Apple is on track to introduce OLED technology in its 2024 iPad Pro models, specifically the 11-inch and 13-inch variants. Production of these models is said to begin in the first quarter of next year. Apple is expected to utilize low-temperature multi-crystalline oxide (LTPO) OLED panels, which are considered the pinnacle of current OLED technology. This indicates that Apple will likely opt for top-of-the-line OLED displays for its iPad Pro lineup, especially since it caters to professionals and demanding users.

Compared to Apple’s current Mini LED LCD panels used in iPad Pro models, OLED offers several benefits. First and foremost, OLED provides perfect blacks and per-pixel light control, resulting in exceptional contrast and HDR capabilities. Additionally, OLED displays are known for their power efficiency, and Apple may leverage this technology to potentially achieve even higher brightness levels. The inclusion of LTPO technology is expected to enable dynamic display refresh rate adjustment, further enhancing power savings.

While the report brings good news for iPad Pro enthusiasts, it reveals a potential delay in bringing OLED panels to MacBook models. Previously rumored to arrive by the end of 2024, OLED adoption in MacBooks is now expected to be postponed until 2027, according to the report.

Implications and Expectations

The introduction of OLED technology in iPad Pro models is a significant development for Apple enthusiasts. The benefits of OLED displays, such as superior contrast, HDR capabilities, and power efficiency, are likely to enhance the overall viewing experience. Apple’s commitment to delivering high-quality displays is well-known, and OLED represents a natural progression for the company.

As for MacBook users, the delayed adoption of OLED panels may come as a disappointment. However, it is worth noting that Apple often takes a cautious approach in implementing new technologies, prioritizing quality and performance. While the delay may be disheartening, it suggests that Apple is taking the necessary time to ensure a seamless integration of OLED technology in its MacBook lineup.

Source: GSMArena

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 is happening this July 26 at Seoul!

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Jam Ancheta

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July 11, 2023

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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 is happening this July 26 at Seoul!

Samsung has finally confirmed that they’ll be launching their next generation of Galaxy devices at the Unpacked 2023 which will happen at Seoul, Korea this July 26.

This will be the first Unpacked that will happen in their home country, Seoul, Korea. Not much official details are known regarding the Galaxy devices that will be unveiled but we can expect the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip5 and other Galaxy devices will be officially launched at the event.

The Samsung Unpacked 2023 will happen this July 26 7PM Philippine time.