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Nothing Phone (2) price leaked ahead of launch

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June 23, 2023

As the much-anticipated launch date of the Nothing Phone (2) approaches, leaks regarding its pricing have surfaced online, providing early insights into the device’s cost.

The leaks suggest that the Nothing 5G phone will come in two models, with the base variant offering 256GB of storage. While the prices in Europe appear to be higher, the Indian market might see a more competitive price range.

Higher Price in Europe

According to leaked information from Dealabs, the Nothing Phone (2) could see a 50% price hike in the European market. The starting price for the device is rumored to be EUR 729. This roughly translates to around Rs 65,590 in India. However, it’s worth noting that smartphone prices often vary across regions, and Indian models tend to be priced lower compared to their European counterparts. Therefore, we can expect the Nothing Phone (2) to be priced under Rs 50,000 in India. Consumers can also expert a target range of less than Rs 45,000 to cater to the market’s preferences.

Storage Options and Pricing

The leaked information suggests that the Nothing Phone (2) base variant will offer 256GB of storage. It also indicates a price of EUR 729 for this model. Additionally, there is a mention of a 512GB storage variant priced at EUR 849 (approximately Rs 76,380). While the leaked prices may seem steep considering the features offered, it is crucial to consider the device’s overall performance and capabilities before drawing final conclusions.

Nothing‘s CEO, Carl Pei, has previously indicated that the Nothing Phone (2) aims to compete with top-end flagship phones. However, whether this refers solely to performance or includes pricing remains unclear. So far, the company has revealed only a few key features. Detailed specifications are yet to be unveiled, which will provide a better understanding of the device’s value proposition.

While the leaked prices pertain to the European market, the Nothing Phone (2) cost in other regions is yet to be disclosed. The official price will also be revealed on July 11, while the device will be available for purchase via Flipkart.

Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available closer to the launch date.

Source: Dealabs via India Today

Canon PowerShot V10 Launches in the Philippines

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Jam Ancheta

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June 23, 2023

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Canon PowerShot V10 Launches in the Philippines

Canon Philippines has just launched their newest camera that is made for vlogging and that’s the Canon PowerShot V10. The PowerShot V10 is a lightweight and compact camera.

The Canon PowerShot V10 is so small it only weighs 211g and it’s also very portable since this one can fit in your pocket. Whether you’re planning on recording suddenly or you have to record at your home, the Canon PowerShot V10 is just perfect.

When it comes to ergomics, the Canon PowerShot V10 does have buttons that easy to reach and the interface was really easy to navigate. There’s the built-in stand as well and also the flip-screen so you can take videos for yourself. You can also screw this one in on a tripod if you wanted to.

It also comes with an amazing low-light capability as this one comes with a 1-inch CMOS sensor and also a DIGIC X image processing engine to improve the quality of the video and since this one comes with a 19mm wide-angle lens, shooting vlogs and videos is way easier. For vloggers, you would love that this one comes with smooth skin movie mode, natural color and color filters.

The Canon PowerShot V10 also shoots 4K UHD videos with its large 1.0-inch CMOS sensor and image stabilization. It can also take photos if you want ultra-wide photos on your PowerShot V10.

The PowerShot V10 also comes with an omnidirectional microphones that lets you record in all directions and to provide 360 sounds. For connection, it also comes with wireless connection so you can easily transfer your files to your smartphone and you can even livestream to your YouTube and Facebook.

My favorite part is that the Canon PowerShot V10 supports UVC so if you plug this device to your desktop or notebook, you can use this one as your webcam or even record videos directly to your device with the Canon PowerShot V10 as your main camera.

The Canon PowerShot is priced at Php29,998

Smart, Dark League Studios team up to empower Filipino gamers

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Ciara Alarcon

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June 22, 2023

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Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), a subsidiary of PLDT wireless, has joined forces with Dark League Studios (DLS), an Esports event management and production team, to further advance the Esports landscape in the Philippines.

This strategic partnership aims to empower aspiring gamers and elevate them from grassroots to professional leagues, ultimately positioning them as national athletes. Through this collaboration, Smart and DLS will also enhance gaming experiences through the Smart GIGA Arena, the country’s first all-in-one Esports platform catering to amateur players of popular games like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Call of Duty Mobile, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, and League of Legends Wild Rift.

Fostering Growth and Immersive Experiences

The partnership between Smart and DLS also signifies a significant step in the growth of the Smart GIGA Arena. Together, they will expand the number of tournaments, onboard game developers, and introduce consumer-centric activities within the platform. Since its launch in 2022, the Smart GIGA Arena has welcomed over 2 million users in nearly 1,000 tournaments, offering a remarkable total of PHP 4.2 million in prizes. In this addition, with this collaboration, both Smart and DLS are committed to providing new and engaging experiences to Filipino gamers while maintaining the highest standards of integrity.

Smart and DLS have also pledged to closely collaborate with the Philippine Esports Organization (PeSo) to adopt industry best practices and promote the growth of Esports in the country. By aligning their efforts, the partnership aims to generate more opportunities for aspiring Filipino gamers, showcasing and developing their skills as they strive to become the next generation of Team SIBOL athletes—the national Esports team.

Supporting Filipino Gamers’ Dreams

Al S. Panlilio, President and CEO of PLDT Inc and Smart Communications, expressed their commitment to providing the best gaming experience to Filipinos. Smart believes in the potential of Filipinos to excel in all forms of sports, including Esports. Through their collaboration with DLS, they aim to empower aspiring Esports athletes to level up their gameplay and compete on a larger stage. Alfrancis Chua, Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer of Dark League Studios, shared Smart’s vision for Philippine Esports and expressed excitement in leveraging their expertise and experience to engage the gaming community and inspire Filipino gamers to fulfill their dreams.

What can you say? Share your thoughts in the comment section!

Xiaomi, Leica launch new season of Xiaomi Master Class in PH

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Ciara Alarcon

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June 22, 2023

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Xiaomi teamed up with Leica to introduce the fourth season of the Xiaomi Master Class Supported by Leica in the Philippines. This educational program offers a series of online photography courses taught by Leica Akademie Instructors, allowing photography enthusiasts to learn from industry experts.

The collaboration between Xiaomi and Leica also brings together their expertise and creative vision, offering participants a unique opportunity to enhance their photography skills. The first offline course of this season, featuring Filipino photographers Jojo Gloria, Patrick Uy, and Melvin Anore, was launched on June 17, 2023.

The fourth season of Xiaomi Master Class commenced with a masterclass. Jojo Gloria, an independent and Leica-certified photographer, Leica Philippines product specialist, and in-house instructor, shared his insights into various genres of photography, including architecture, product and food, editorial, and events coverage. Patrick Uy, known for his expertise in wedding photography, and Melvin Anore, specializing in street photography and social documentaries, also provided valuable insights on utilizing the Xiaomi 13 in photography endeavors.

Meanwhile, besides the online courses, the Xiaomi Master Class program also included offline seminars held at select Xiaomi stores, Leica stores, and other locations worldwide. These seminars allow local Xiaomi fans to participate in hands-on photography sessions conducted by renowned photographers. Additionally, these interactive sessions provide an immersive learning experience and allow participants to further develop their photography skills under expert guidance.

A Fruitful Partnership

In case you missed it, Xiaomi and Leica embarked on a strategic partnership in May 2022, focusing on imagery technology. Their joint efforts resulted in the successful launch of the co-engineered product, Xiaomi 12S Ultra, in July 2022, which received widespread acclaim from users worldwide. This partnership also opened new horizons in mobile photography and laid the foundation for further collaboration between the two brands.

Inspiring Creativity and Artistic Passion

Xiaomi’s commitment to fostering creativity and artistic passion is exemplified through the Xiaomi Master Class series. Renowned photographers such as Matt Stuart, Charlie Clift, Hannah Reyes Morales, and Alan Schaller lead the series, offering participants a chance to learn from the masters and refine their photography skills. With Leica’s involvement in the latest season, the Xiaomi Master Class aims to provide a broader audience access to Leica’s extensive photography expertise and creative vision.

Nothing Phone (2) will come with a transparent USB Cable

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Jam Ancheta

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June 21, 2023

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Nothing Phone (2) will come with a transparent USB Cable

Nothing is all about the aesthetics as the founder, Carl Pei, has recently tweeted and shared the look of the upcoming transparent USB-C to USB-C cable that will come with the Nothing Phone (2).

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— Carl Pei (@getpeid) June 19, 2023

Looks like the Nothing Transparent USB-C to USB-C cable sports a transparent lids with the Nothing branding in it.

No word yet if the transparent USB-C to USB-C cable will be sold separately but do expect this accessory included with the Nothing Phone (2).

Here’s our first look at the OnePlus V Fold

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Jam Ancheta

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June 20, 2023

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Here’s our first look at the OnePlus V Fold

Looks like OnePlus will be joining the foldable game as well as renders of the smartphone has been leaked by SmartPrix in collaboration with @onleaks, a famous industry insider and leakster.

The OnePlus V Fold renders suggests that the smartphone is a far cry from the OPPO Find N2 Flip which was praised due to its aspect ratio as the OnePlus foldable smartphone will have a taller display and a different design. It looks like the OnePlus V Fold will feature an aspect ratio similar to the Galaxy Z Fold series.

The OnePlus V Fold is set to offer a faux leather back with the OnePlus logo at the back of the smartphone which suggests that the OnePlus V Fold will have a premium feel. Other noticeable things that can be seen from the smartphone is the slider which is loved by the OnePlus fans as it has easy access to alerts and notifications.

It also looks like that the selfie camera of the smartphone’s foldable display can be found on the upper left side while on the cover display, it’s located in the upper middle side of the smartphone.

There’s still the Hassleblad branding on the smartphone for its camera and the large protruding camera at the back of the smartphone suggests that it would have a powerful camera or probably similar to the OnePlus 11

Source: SmartPrix

Huawei Nova 11 Pro First Impressions

Unboxing and Hands-On

Jam Ancheta

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June 20, 2023

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The HUAWEI Nova 11 Pro is arriving in the Philippines and it packs a lot of features that we love from Huawei including a powerful camera, a beautiful design, and also the durable Kunlun display.

Sexy vegan leather

One of the best features of the HUAWEI Nova 11 Pro is its design. It packs a sexy vegan leather back design which feels like a flagship smartphone along with the NOVA Logo monogram. And then there’s the sexy curves on the side that helps in the ergonomics of the smartphone.

The camera module does look really fine and actually, I personally like its layout design. As for the ports, the HUAWEI Nova 11 Pro comes with a USB-C port and there’s no headphone jack on the smartphone.

My favorite part about the smartphone is it comes with a large 6.78-inch display with an OLED panel and also a 120Hz refresh rate but the best part about it is that the HUAWEI Nova 11 Pro now comes with a Kunlun Glass which means that it’s tough enough for drops and scratches.

Really fast charging speeds

As for the charging speeds, it comes with a 4500mAh battery and then there’s the pretty fast 100W HUAWEI SuperCharge. As for the processing power, it comes with a Snapdragon 778G processor which is dated but still powerful enough and then there’s the 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

As for the apps and games, it will still rely on AppGallery but there’s GBox now which lets you install Google apps from the AppGallery now.

Powerful camera

One of the highlights of the smartphone is the usage of the HUAWEI Nova 11 Pro is the main camera of the smartphone that packs a 50MP Main camera along with the 8MP ultra-wide camera. It was very decent as were able get really good shots on the smartphone.

Check out some of the shots that I took using the smartphone:

The HUAWEI Nova 11 Pro is priced at Php33,999 and it will come with HUAWEI Watch when you purchase the smartphone.

Asus Zenfone 10 design, color options revealed in leaked renders

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Ciara Alarcon

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June 20, 2023

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Ahead of its official launch on June 29, the Asus Zenfone 10 has appeared in leaked press renders, providing fans with an early glimpse of the flagship smartphone and showcasing its available color options.

Leaked by renowned leakster Evan Blass, the official-looking renders showcase the Asus Zenfone 10 in five different colors. Asus has also already confirmed the presence of a vibrant green variant.

Impressive Design Features

The Asus Zenfone 10 boasts a punch-hole display, a feature that Asus has officially confirmed to measure 5.9 inches diagonally, although its resolution has yet to be disclosed. The leaked renders also reveal a stylish frame with antenna lines, indicating the use of metal construction. Positioned on the right-side frame, users will find a volume rocker and a power button, which will likely double as a fingerprint reader for convenient and secure unlocking. The USB-C port is positioned at the bottom of the device, flanked by a microphone and a speaker grille.

Other Features

The rear of the Zenfone 10 has dual cameras, although specific details regarding their resolutions remain undisclosed at this time.

Meanwhile, Asus has confirmed a few noteworthy features. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC will power the smartphone, ensuring impressive performance capabilities. Additionally, it will support wireless charging, providing users with a convenient and cable-free charging experience. Another notable feature is the second-generation six-axis gimbal stabilization, which promises to deliver enhanced image and video stabilization for capturing smooth and steady content.

So, are you excited? Stay tuned for Asus’ official announcements as the launch date approaches!

Source: Evan Blass via GSMArena

List of Samsung Galaxy devices eligible for Android 14 One UI 6.0 update

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Ciara Alarcon

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June 20, 2023

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Samsung has been dedicated to providing its users with the latest software updates. After successfully rolling out Android 13 with One UI 5.0 to millions of Galaxy devices, Samsung is now setting its sights on the highly anticipated Android 14 update. As Google released the first Android 14 Developer Preview in February 2023, Samsung users eagerly await the new features and enhancements that will come with the update.

One UI Beta Program Expected in the Third Quarter

While Google’s Android 14 Developer Preview is not directly available for Samsung devices, the company has its own One UI beta program. Typically launched annually, Samsung’s One UI beta program allows users to test the new software and provide valuable feedback. It is anticipated that this year’s beta program will go live in the third quarter, giving users a chance to experience the upcoming Android 14 with One UI 6.0 firsthand.

Samsung’s Streamlined Software Update Policies

Samsung has recently streamlined its software update policies, making it easier for users to determine which devices will receive the Android 14 One UI 6.0 update. The company has committed to providing up to four Android OS upgrades for many of its devices, even those that are up to three years old. This demonstrates Samsung’s dedication to ensuring a consistent and up-to-date user experience across its product lineup.

List of Samsung Galaxy devices eligible for Android 14 One UI 6.0 update:

Galaxy S series

Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S23+
Galaxy S23
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Galaxy S22+
Galaxy S22
Galaxy S21 FE
Galaxy S21 Ultra
Galaxy S21+
Galaxy S21

Galaxy Z series

Galaxy Z Fold 4
Galaxy Z Flip 4
Galaxy Z Fold 3
Galaxy Z Flip 3

Galaxy A series

Galaxy A73
Galaxy A72
Galaxy A54
Galaxy A53
Galaxy A52 (A52 5G, A52s)
Galaxy A34
Galaxy A33
Galaxy A24
Galaxy A23
Galaxy A14
Galaxy A13
Galaxy A04s

Galaxy M series

Galaxy M54
Galaxy M53 5G
Galaxy M33 5G
Galaxy M23

Galaxy F series

Galaxy F54
Galaxy F23
Galaxy F14 5G

Galaxy Xcover series

Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro

Galaxy Tab series

Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
Galaxy Tab S8+
Galaxy Tab S8

Source: Sam Mobile

TCL launches new mini LED QLED TVs, soundbars, and smart home devices

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Ciara Alarcon

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June 20, 2023

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TCL introduced their latest range of home entertainment products and smart domestic tech appliances—including new mini LED QLED TVs, soundbars, and smart home devices—at their recent Grand Summit.

New Realms of Entertainment with TCL C Series TVs and Latest Soundbars

TCL continues to push the boundaries of display technology with the launch of its flagship TCL C845 Mini LED TV. This utilizes the latest generation of TCL Mini LED technology, delivering exceptional visual experiences with high contrast, precise details, reduced blooming, peak brightness, and better uniformity. Equipped with AiPQ Processor 3.0 picture quality algorithms, the TCL C845 also sets the bar for outstanding audio-visual performance across various user scenarios. In addition, it has features like Game Master 2.0, HDMI 2.1, ALLM, 144Hz VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro, TCL Game bar, and support for the latest HDR formats, including HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Vision IQ.

Meanwhile, the TCL C845 is available in 65-inch and 75-inch sizes, offering a truly immersive viewing experience.

In addition to the Mini LED TV, TCL expands its QLED range with two notable additions. The TCL QLED 4K TV C745 combines QLED technology with Full Array Local Dimming and 144Hz VRR, resulting in smooth, sharp, and vibrant HDR picture quality. With Game Master 2.0 and a host of software functions tailored for gamers, the TCL C745 becomes the ultimate gaming TV. Available in 55-inch and 65-inch sizes, it caters to the needs of avid gamers.

Furthermore, TCL’s best-in-class QLED TV, the TCL 4K TV C645, impresses with its genuine cinematic color produced from over a billion colors and shades. With features like Game Master, FreeSync, and support for the latest HDR formats, including HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, the TCL C645 offers exceptional value and interactive home entertainment. It is also available in various screen sizes, ranging from 43 inches to 85 inches, providing options for every living space.

New Soundbars to Elevate Your Home Entertainment

Complementing the outstanding picture quality of TCL’s TVs, the brand introduced a new range of soundbars that deliver superior surround-sound capabilities. Designed to provide a cinema-worthy audio-visual performance, these soundbars perfectly complement TCL’s exceptional picture quality, creating a truly immersive home theater experience.

Enjoy a Healthier and More Comfortable Life with TCL Breath+ Series Air Conditioners

TCL takes home comfort to the next level with the introduction of the TCL Breath+ Series. This upgraded version of the Fresh+ line features a unique “breathing functionality” that allows the air conditioner to inhale fresh air and exhale used air, ensuring a fresh and comfortable atmosphere. With built-in sensors that detect TVOC (total volatile organic compounds) in the air, the Breath+ series intelligently initiates the breathing mode, providing real-time results on the dashboard. The TCL Breath+ Series will soon be available in the Philippines, offering a healthier and more comfortable living environment.

Free Build-In and Intelligent FreshPro TCL Refrigerators

TCL also introduced the latest Free Build-In refrigerators with advanced technology and elevated design. With a slim profile requiring only 0.4 centimeters on both sides, these refrigerators seamlessly blend into any kitchen. TCL’s Intelligent Fresh Series takes food preservation to the next level with smart functions designed to keep food chilled at the optimal temperature and ensure freshness for longer periods. Equipped with features such as the Multi Air flow system, twin eco-inverters, AI radar, and Automatic Anion-releasing Technology (AAT), TCL refrigerators provide an exceptional cooling experience.

Double-A Class Washing Machines for Greener, Healthier, and Convenient Laundry

TCL also showcased the new TCL front-load C20 WashPro, designed to make laundry a breeze. With a generous capacity of 10.5kg for washing and 7kg for drying, this washing machine combines efficiency and convenience. Notable features like the Honeycomb Crystal Drum, Air Wash, Steam Wash, Fast Washing and Drying at Low Temperature, Softly Drying, and Safety Lock ensure a superior laundry experience. The WashPro C20 is powered by the DD Inverter Motor, offering energy efficiency and excellent washing performance.

The P70 Direct Drive Top Loading Washer is another standout product from TCL. It features a DD inverter directly attached to the drum, ensuring stability, reduced energy and water consumption, and minimal noise. The Honeycomb Drum technology adds an extra layer of care for fabrics by minimizing friction during the wash cycle.

For more information about TCL’s latest products and updates, visit their official website and follow their social media channels.