The latest budget smartphones from Samsung has arrived in the country and these are the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Galaxy A04e. These two smartphones offers an affordable price tag but of course, it would come with an entry-level specifications.
For starters, the smartphones will run on MediaTek Helio P35 Octa-Core processors and they will both come with a large internal storage inside. For the battery, both smartphones will come with a 5000mAh battery which is common on most smartphones these days but the main difference between these two smartphones is the camera.
The Samsung Galaxy A04 will come with a 50MP Dual Camera while the Galaxy A04e will come with a 13MP Dual camera.
The Samsung Galaxy A04 will come in Black and Copper Gold and they will come in the following price and variants:
3GB/32GB – Php6,790
4GB/64GB – Php7,490
4GB/128GB – Php8,990
While the Samsung Galaxy A04e will come in Black and Light Blue with the following variants and price:
3GB/32GB – Php6,490
4GB/64GB – Php6,990
For a limited time, the Samsung Galaxy A04 and Galaxy A04e will come with a free Sim Card Slot Cover worth Php699 for every purchase from November 4 to December 11, 2022.
Intel Philippines has just launched the 13th Generation Intel CPUs or also known as the Raptor Lake CPU in the country. They’ve also launched their latest GPU in the country, the Intel Arc GPUs but unfortunately not all of the models will be arriving in the country.
13th Generation Intel Core processors
Their latest innovation is the 13th Gen Intel Core processors that offers a powerful performance with its Hybrid Architecture. The 13th Gen is headed by the 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900K processor and it’s currently the best offering of the company for gamers and also for Professional creators.
The 13th Gen Intel Core desktop processors offer an up to 24 cores with 8P cores and 16E cores and also an up to 32 threads and capable of reaching up to 5.8 GHz with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost.
Intel promises that their Raptor Lake processors will offer a superior performance in terms of gaming.
The 13th Generation Intel Core processors is offered in different price and performance as well.
Intel Arc GPU
Aside from the 13th Gen Intel processors, Intel Philippines has also launched the Intel Arc A380 GPU. This may not be their most powerful GPU but this one is offered and catered to the affordable market. Intel Arc GPU offers a 6GB GDDR6 memory, 8 Xe-Cores, 8 Ray Tracing units, 2.0GHz Graphics clock and a TBP of 75W which makes it a decent entry-level GPU in the market.
The ASUS ROG Flow was a huge success for the company as the ASUS ROG Flow family offers a new segment for the ROG family – a thin and light notebook that you can bring anywhere but still offers the power that you need for gaming and the latest addition to the family is the 2-in-1 device – the ASUS ROG Flow Z13.
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 or X13?
Don’t be confused with the naming scheme, Flow X13 features the 360 hinge and still features the same notebook form factor while the Flow Z13 features a 2-in-1 form factor. There’s the included removable keyboard and also a kickstand – a similar form factor that we’ve seen on the Microsoft Surface products. Depending on our needs and usage, there’s the perfect ROG Flow notebook for you
Design and hardware
One of its biggest features is the design and also its form factor. Having a kickstand and alsoa tablet form factor makes the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 really portable and mobile unlike other devices in the market right now. To save space and to play anywhere, you can just keep the detachable keyboard on your bag and just use the kickstand and just play with your gamepad and the tablet.
At the rear of the device, the first thing noticeable is the window at the back that shows the internals of the device but aside from that, there’s the RGB that adds flair to the device. Making the chip components visible to other people. Aside from that, it also features a CNC-milled chassis design with a cyberpunk-ish design that screams “gamer”.
The most important mechanical part on the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is the hinge and boy, it was great. It’s comparable to Microsoft Surface devices as this one is solid and it can work in any angles you want up to 170-degrees and opening the kickstand is easy AF and it doesn’t slip in my usage.
But of course, this has some disadvantages including using it on your lap as the laptop form factor is still better and using this one on your lap means that the keyboard is nearer to you which makes it harder to type on. Nonetheless, the device is still light at 1.1kg and at 12mm thin, this one really rocks. Makes you wonder why Microsoft can’t create a device like this one.
As for the ports, this one doesn’t have as many ports as other notebooks but this one comes with a Thunderbolt 4 port (Thanks Intel processor!), USB-A 2.0, microSD card reader hidden in the kickstand and of course, there’s the XG Mobile Interface in where you can also use your USB-C charger.
The notebook also comes with a keyboard connector below it to transfer power and of course, to have a better input on the keyboard and then there’s the power key with fingerprint and volume key on the right side of the notebook. However, if you’re gonna use the XG Mobile, it will give you plenty of ports to play with the ASUS ROG Flow Z13.
Keyboard and touchpad
The detachable keyboard of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 can be used flat or it can be angled similar to the Microsoft Surface to give you a better typing experience. It also comes with a cloth material outside with a rubber-like feel inside. As for the layout, it comes with a chiclet-style keyboard layout with a smaller keys on the function keys and also the arrow keys.
Typing on it is different from the other ASUS notebooks since this one is a detachable keyboard, you can feel that the whole keyboard descends when you type harder on the keys nonetheless, the response was just fine and key travel was ok for me especially for a detachable keyboard.
The touchpad of this one is small but it works really fine in my usage. I didn’t had any problems when I was using the touchpad as this one is responsive and smooth. However, just like the keyboard, I still find it annoying that it descends a little bit because this one comes with a removable keyboard.
Display
The display of the notebook is perfect for gaming at home and also for on the go. It comes with a 13.4-inch display with a Full HD 1920×1200 panel and also an up to 120Hz refresh rate. I would rather have this Full HD resolution with a higher refresh rate as a higher refresh rate is better for gaming. Of course, there are bezels on the tablet’s display and it’s a touchscreen one that is really responsive.
Since we got here a kickstand, the display of the notebook is perfect for playing on the go. You can have an Xbox controller with you and just play it anywhere with its kickstand. The display might be glossy but it’s very visible outside so it won’t be a problem at all.
Battery life
The battery life is one of the cons of the 2-in-1 device. The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 managed to get only 5 to 6 hours of battery on normal usage which isn’t that long but that’s understandable considering that the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is a 2-in-1 device. However, when you’re playing games, I highly suggest that you plug in the device.
Performance
It might be small and it might be portable but the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is really powerful inside. The device that we got comes with a 12th Generation Intel Core i7-12700H processor along with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU inside. Even without the XG Mobile Station with it, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is already powerful enough to be used for gaming. It can even go u to 60fps on some games with this GPU alone.
But of course, playing games on the tablet would be better if you have the all-new ROG XG Mobile with an AMD Radeon RX 6850M GPU inside. But of course, there’s the Nvidia version as well which we reviewed a few months ago.
With the ROG XG Mobile, I was getting more ports and I connect the 2-in-1 device to more monitors and more devices which is perfect if you want to use the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 on the go for work and once you get home, you can plug it in on the ROG XG Mobile for better performance and gaming experience.
In our benchmarks, we got promising scores on the tablet and also on the XG Mobile:
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When it comes to gaming, the 2-in-1 device that we’re reviewing comes with the powerful processor and GPU mentioned but for the storage, it only comes with 512GB NVMe storage which might not be enough for some people with some really heavy games.
Nonetheless, we noticed that the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 does heat up even with the fans at the back of the notebook. With XG Mobile, we noticed that the stress and heat does alleviate as the power relies mostly on the XG Mobile once plugged in. Nonetheless, it’s still a great on-the-go gaming tablet but don’t expect that you’ll be able to maxed out the graphics settings and don’t expect to have a long battery life if you’re not plugged in.
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is a very unique device. There are only a few in the market that can compete on this one but having the capability to connect the XG Mobile is something that can really entice gamers who are always on-the-go. Even without the XG Mobile, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is a great device for gaming thanks to the RTX 3050 GPU inside and of course, the powerful processor.
But of course, it’s not all praise for the Flow Z13 as the battery life of the 2-in-1 device isn’t the best one in the market and the removable keyboard doesn’t work well if you’re not on a flat surface.
But if you really want a gaming device that you can bring anywhere and something that is very mobile and portable then you might want to take a look at this device, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13.
The airasia Super App is now live in Indonesia, focusing on Bali as its key international tourist market.
For a full integrated travel experience, the travel super app also announced the flag-off of its ride-hailing service, airasia ride, in Bali today, enabling an end-to-end travel journey for everyone using the airasia Super App on the island of Bali.
The launch of airasia Super App was officiated by the Head of Bali Transportation Bureau, I Gde Wayan Samsi Gunarta and Chief Commercial Officer of airasia Super App, Tan Mai Yin at a press conference in Kuta.
“We are happy to kickstart our airasia Super App Indonesia journey in Bali, as it is definitely the right location to spearhead our growth with a population of over 4 million people and is a world-renowned holiday island destination. As a travel super app, we are confident that we are able to create value for our users, aside from convenience, reliability and affordability with all the products and services which we have and will introduce here soon,” Amanda Woo, CEO of airasia Super App, addressed.
Meanwhile, with an integrated Online Travel Agent (OTA) platform on the app, users can now book flights from over 700 global carriers and stay at over 700,000 hotels worldwide, complemented by a ride-hailing service.
Users can also enjoy other services, such as online duty-free shopping on the platform, with options for purchases to be delivered straight to their seats inflight on AirAsia flights or picked up at any participating airport.
The airasia Super App also offers food delivery services, which are currently available in the Tangerang and Jakarta areas at the moment.
Samsung announced its special discounts on the 11.11 Mega Sale on Shopee and Lazada.
Are you looking for holiday gifts? Then, start buying special items for your loved ones this coming 11.11 sale! Fortunately, from mobile phones to tablets and wearables, Samsung offers up to 65% discount during the promo.
In addition, customers will also get a FREE Galaxy Buds2 and a FREE Laneige Perfect Renew Youth Trial Kit worth Php2,000 with every purchase of a Galaxy S21 FE 5G.
Meanwhile, consumers can get an exclusive 15% OFF voucher on Shopee with every Php1,000 minimum spend. They can also enjoy 0% interest installment promotion offered by SPaylater for the following Galaxy devices:
Samsung Galaxy Fold4
Samsung Galaxy Flip4
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Series
Samsung Galaxy S22 Series with new exclusive colors (Galaxy S22 in Bora Purple and Galaxy S22 Ultra in Light Blue)
Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
Samsung Galaxy A04s
Shopee users can also get a chance to win a Galaxy S22, Tab S8 Ultra, and Z Flip 4. To qualify, shoppers must use ShopeePay to send money to any mobile number and Shopee user.
Every use of the send money feature via ShopeePay earns users a raffle entry to win Galaxy devices. Winners will be announced on the ShopeePay Facebook Page on November 18 and will be notified via push notification and their registered Shopee email.
So, who’s excited?
Let us know what you think in the comment section below!
ASUS introduced two new laptops under its Vivobook line: the Vivobook Pro 16X OLED and Vivobook Pro 15 OLED.
ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED
The new Vivobook Pro 16X OLED sports a great display—thanks to its 4K screen with HDR Dolby Vision. In addition, the device comes with the world-leading 600-nit NanoEdge slim-bezel display, which is PANTONE validated and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600 certified. It also has TÜV Rheinland certification to protect users against blue-light emissions.
With these display features, users can expect to enjoy a premium viewing experience.
Good for creatives, ASUS also equipped the Vivobook Pro 16X OLED with an exclusive DialPad. It is a virtual rotary control on the mega-sized touchpad that lets creators fully control parameter adjustments in compatible Adobe creative software or custom functions in any other apps. In addition, it can be customized via the ProArt Creator Hub, giving users access to different creator-related settings and features, including performance modes and screen calibration.
ASUS powered it with a 12th Gen Intel Core i9 H-series processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and an ultrafast 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD. It also has the ASUS IceCool Pro thermal technology. This proprietary thermal technology features a dual-fan design with four external exhaust vents that lets users choose the ideal acoustic balance. This ultra-efficient cooling system allows peak CPU performance to 140-watt thermal design power.
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ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED
Meanwhile, the Vivobook 15 OLED comes with a 2.8K 120 Hz OLED HDR 16:9 600-nit display that supports up to 120Hz refresh rates.
To complement its stunning display, the machine features an up to AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Mobile Processor with studio-grade of up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and 512GB PCIe 3.0 SSD.
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
The new Vivobook Pro 16X OLED comes in 0° black color clad in a premium all-metal design. Get it today for only Php159,995.
On the other hand, the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED is available in Quiet Blue color for a starting price of Php67,995.
So, are you getting one? Let us know what you think in the comment section below!
Apple has just announced that the company is currently facing a supply crunch of the iPhone 14 series because of the COVID-19 restrictions in China. Their faciility for the production is located at Zhengzhou, China and it is currently operating at a reduced capacity.
Apple has said that they’re prioritizing the health and safety of their works in their supply chain. The American company has also expected that there will still be a strong demand for the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max but do expect the lower shipments. Looks like iPhone fans are gonna have a terrible time to buy for themselves this Christmas.
If you want to know more about the iPhone 14 Pro series, check out our video about the iPhone 14 Pro Max below:
Weeks after launching the 4GB/128GB variant of the Y22s, vivo announced its more capable model, the vivo Y22s 8GB + 128GB model, offering up to 16GB Dynamic RAM.
The new vivo Y22s (8GB/128GB) model has 8GB RAM, which can go up to 16GB Dynamic RAM. vivo also equipped it with 128GB internal storage, which users can expand up to 1TB. In addition, it has a 5,000mAh battery with 18W FastCharge technology. With these features, the brand expects users to enjoy a powerful mobile experience.
vivo Y22s Specs
6.55-inch HD+ Display, 90Hz refresh rate
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor
4GB/8GB RAM
128GB Internal Storage
50MP Main Camera + 2MP Macro Camera
8MP Selfie Camera
LTE, Dual SIM
Fingerprint Scanner
5000mAh battery
18W Charging
FunTouch OS 12
The new vivo Y22s 8GB + 128GB model comes in two colorways: Summer Cyan and Starlit Blue. Moreover, consumers can get it for only Php12,999, while the 4GB + 128GB variant retails at Php10,999.
Meanwhile, those buying the 8GB/128GB model can receive an exclusive gift of limited-edition Bluetooth neckband earphones.
So, are you getting one? Let us know what you think in the comment section below!
Xiaomi has all smartphones for different price ranges and their recent one is posed to be the popular one as the Redmi A1 packs amazing specifications for its very affordable price of Php3,999 for a limited time.
Of course, our expectations were low on the smartphone as this one is really affordable but man, this smartphone packs pretty good hardware for its price.
Design and Hardware
First, let’s talk about the design of the smartphone. The Redmi A1 comes with a plastic build. The back comes with a leather-style plastic back that makes the smartphone look a little bit good to the eyes. Despite being plastic, the smartphone does have a solid feel despite having cheap materials.
The size of the smartphone is still ergonomic thanks to the curves on the side of the smartphone. The 6.52-inch display of the smartphone might be large for some but the smartphone is still light on the pocket due to the plastic build quality of the smartphone
On the side, there’s the power button and also the volume rocker and there’s no fingerprint scanner on the smartphone which is understandable for its price range. However, the downside of this smartphone is that it still uses micro USB, a standard that is getting phased out already.
For the battery of the smartphone, there’s the 5000mAh battery inside the smartphone and we got a really long battery on the smartphone and since this one is an entry-level smartphone with an Android Go Edition inside, you’ll have fewer resources running on the smartphone and it can last a day or even a two depending on your usage.
Display
For the display of the smartphone, it comes with a 6.52-inch display with HD+ resolution. That might not sound stellar for most people but I do appreciate that they were able to maximize the display of the smartphone at this size despite being in the entry-level segment.
It doesn’t have a high refresh rate nor it doesn’t have the best quality but it performs just fine when I was using the smartphone outside. Definitely, something that will work on your everyday usage.
Software and Performance
For the performance side, it’s what we can expect from a smartphone with MediaTek Helio A22 inside and also a 2GB of RAM. It doesn’t really shine in this department and you can really feel the sluggishness of the performance of the smartphone but thankfully, Android 12 Go Edition is a lot lighter on the smartphone so it can help improve the performance of the smartphone.
The Go Edition of the smartphone means that the Redmi A1 comes with a lighter and some Go Edition apps of the smartphone. Thanks to this, the apps loads faster but of course, this doesn’t mean that you can run different apps at the same time.
If you want to play games, we were able to play Mobile Legends on the smartphone since it was a casual and light game. We were also able to play PUBG Mobile on the smartphone and it was playable at the lowest settings. In Geekbench, we got this score on the smartphone.
Camera
The camera of the smartphone comes with an 8MP main camera along with a depth sensor. Well, the rear camera of the smartphone will do the basic stuff and it was better than I expected but of course, it wasn’t the best that we’ve seen. But of course, it was soft on both rear and selfie cameras but again, this is an entry-level smartphone.
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Verdict
Overall, the Redmi A1 might not be the most ideal smartphone out there in the market but it’s definitely a good one for its price. We might not get all the features that we need since this is an Android Go Edition and its processing power isn’t the best and there’s the micro USB on this one but the Redmi A1 can do most of the basic stuff that you need on a smartphone and you also get a decent camera for its price, a large display, and also a long battery life.
The Redmi A1 is now available for Php3,999 for a limited time. It has an official price of Php4,499.
realme Philippines will be launching the realme this November 9, the same time as the realme Global will launch their newest number smartphone globally.
The realme 10 is confirmed to be equipped with a MediaTek Helio G99 processor inside along with 90Hz Super AMOLED display and also a 5000mAh battery with 33W SuperVOOC Charging. The smartphone will also come with 50MP Color AI Camera, and a 200% Ultra Book Speaker and also a 7.95mm slim and light design.
The realme 10 is expected to make its debut in the Philippines thi November 9 at 3:30PM.
