Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S23 series in just a few weeks at San Francisco, California and as expected, leaks are coming out already including the renders of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is revealed to have a design similar to the previous generation but this time, it will have a slightly bigger camera as the smartphones are expected to have a better camera setup. Samsung has also been teasing that the smartphone series would have an amazing astrophotography and night camera.
Just like before, it will have a boxy design but it will have a slightly curved glass just like before. It is also expected that the smartphone would have an S-Pen inside as well.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is expected to launch this February 1 at San Francisco, California.
Narzo has been one of the hottest brands in the country as the smartphone brand (that is now separate from realme) because of its competitive pricing and pretty powerful specs. And if you’re looking for an affordable Narzo smartphone look no further, there’s the Narzo 50i Prime which is perfect for first-time smartphone users or for those people who are looking for an affordable Narzo smartphone.
Design and Hardware
The Narzo 50i Prime still comes with a stylish design. The body of the smartphone is still plastic as expected but it does have a vertical stripe design at the back and the smartphone is still pretty slim at 8.5mm. Since this one comes with a plastic body, the smartphone does have a pretty light design as well.
The smartphone also comes with a flat frame which is a trend on most smartphones these days but it doesn’t give the best ergonomics. Nonetheless, it’s still light to use, and using the smartphone, on one hand, will be just fine.
For the buttons, the smartphone comes with the power button and also the volume rocker on the side which both are really accessible. Below, we can see the micro USB port and also the 3.5mm headphone jack of the smartphone. It’s a little bit iffy that they’ve still retained the micro USB port on this one as we’re seeing fewer and fewer smartphones with this port.
Inside the smartphone is a 5000mAh battery and it was long-lasting. We were able to get a day or two of battery life on the smartphone as the smartphone packs a pretty good battery life
Display
The narzo 50i Prime comes with a 6.5-inch display which is pretty large enough for most use cases on a smartphone. Honestly, I find the size of the display of the smartphone just ideal for anything as it comes in the perfect size.
As for the quality of the display, it’s an HD+ display and it’s basically what you can expect from a smartphone at its price range. It’s actually pretty colorful and I wasn’t expecting that the display quality would be this good.
Software and performance
Running inside the smartphone is realme UI R edition which is based on Android 11 and I like how realme managed to optimize and minimize the software inside it. Apps load faster than expected and we’re still getting here full applications despite packing affordable hardware inside.
The UI of the smartphone is still familiar as this one is still realme UI despite the optimizations that they’ve made. However, the starting 32GB storage of the smartphone might not be enough for all people so if you’re a heavy user, I suggest getting a microSD card or higher storage for this one.
When it comes to performance, the smartphone uses a UNISOC T612 processor inside along with 3GB of RAM. The processor of the smartphone can run the basic apps that you need whether that’s a random app on Play Store or Facebook but if you’re expecting to run heavier apps and games on this one, well, don’t expect too much.
The narzo 50i Prime is made for those people who are using their smartphone for light and casual apps and games only. It’s not really made for power users.
In our benchmarks, here are the scores that we got on the smartphone:
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Camera
The narzo 50i Prime comes with an 8MP main camera and also a 5MP selfie camera. I know, there are no-nonsense cameras in here. Just a straightforward 8MP main camera. We all know that this is an entry-level smartphone, right? Well, the performance of the main camera is actually better than I expected. Check out some of the shots that we took using the smartphone.
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For basic camera usage including posting on social media, the narzo 50i Prime will do its job pretty well. Actually, they did a pretty good job on both the front and rear cameras of the smartphone as we’re getting here better than expected results.
Verdict
The narzo 50i Prime is better than I expected. Yes, it’s a budget smartphone and yes, it’s an entry-level smartphone but it does better in every way compared to most entry-level smartphones out there. The operating system isn’t limited, the processor can run apps just fine and the camera of the smartphone is pretty good for its price range.
The narzo 50i Prime is for people who need a smartphone but it’s still on a budget. It might not be a perfect smartphone but it’s definitely a good one for its price range.
Apple has long been against the idea of bringing touchscreens to the Mac lineup, but it seems that the company may be changing its tune. According to a report from Mark Gurman, the famous Appple analyst, Apple is actively working on touchscreen Macs and could potentially release a new MacBook Pro with touchscreen support as soon as 2025.
Previously, Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, has been long against touchscreen on macs as they’re not ergonomic for the Apple notebooks and desktops but macOS Ventura and features like Stage Manager make the macOS more touch-screen friendly.
According to the report, Apple is now testing a MacBook Pro with touchscreen capabilities. The company is considering releasing this as soon as 2025, but there are ongoing discussions within the company that could impact that timeline. If Apple decides to move forward with launching touchscreen Macs, it is possible that the technology could eventually expand to other models in the lineup as well.
It is worth noting that despite Apple’s apparent work on touchscreen Macs, the company is still “not actively working to combine the iPad and Mac operating systems.”
This time, the official renders of the Samsung Galaxy S23 have been leaked! It looks like we’re getting a slight redesign on the smartphone with a camera module that resembles the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra’s camera module.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is expected to sport a glass material on the front and back and it will pack an aluminum frame as well to make it feel more solid and more premium. And again, the cameras of the smartphone are protruding similar to the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.
While the specs of the smartphone aren’t revealed yet, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is expected to come with a 6.11-inch OLED display with a Full HD resolution and also a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 line is expected to come in Phantom Black, Botanic Green, Mystic Lilac, and Cotton Flower colors.
Smart announced its latest upgrade on Signature Plan 599, giving it more data allocation and a shorter lock-in period.
As Smart’s value-for-money SIM-only plan, Signature Plan 599 now comes with 10GB of data every month, which is double its previous 5GB monthly data allocation, for only Php599 per month.
The plan also includes unlimited calls and texts to all networks and landline calls. To make it even better, its lock-in period has been shortened from 12 months to 6 months only.
REGISTER YOUR SMART SIM NOW
Meanwhile, in compliance with the SIM Registration Law, Smart encouraged all subscribers to register their SIM cards.
Existing Smart Postpaid customers simply need to confirm the personal information and IDs they submitted for their postpaid plan application by texting YES to 5858. Then, wait for the confirmation message from Smart.
On the other hand, Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers can visit this link, while Smart Bro subscribers can refer here to complete their SIM registration.
We’re almost halfway through the first month of 2023, which means the challenges of making your new year’s resolutions are now making their presence known.
Good thing, you can stay committed to your goals this year with the help of a vivo smartphone. Here’s how!
Discover new interest
This new year, why don’t you challenge yourself and learn something new? For instance, why don’t you develop a new interest and skill? Like a hobby for playing a musical instrument or learning how to code?
With a vivo smartphone, such as the new Y35, you can make learning more accessible and fun. It has a massive 16GB Dynamic RAM and 256GB internal storage, ensuring you enjoy a smooth experience with every tap. It also supports 44W FastCharge, so you wouldn’t have to pause for a more extended hour when charging its 5,000mAh battery.
Its juice can also run for long hours, letting you watch tutorial videos, attend online classes, and read how-to articles without running out of power.
Document your life
It’s cool to take photos and videos of your life events! So start documenting it with the vivo V25 series, providing clear pictures and videos. It has a 64MP OIS Ultra-Sensing camera with extreme night vision, and up to 50MP Eye autofocus selfie camera can also help you capture the smiles of the people with you during every encounter.
Always track your physical health
Make the internet your modern go-to consultant whenever you’re trying new food and drink options. With vivo, you can research, compare, and find what’s best and more feasible.
Great thing, to support you in doing this, vivo Y22s comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor, up to 16GB dynamic RAM, and ROM expandable to 1TB to assist you with minimal to no lags to get the healthier 2023 done.
Make distance shorter with your loved ones
Allot more time for your loved ones in farther places when you video chat with them. The vivo Y16 has a wide 6.51-inch Halo FullView display with eye protection mode, allowing you to talk to them for long hours and feel no distance.
Become more stylish
Of course, who wants to be someone who lacks style? None, right?
vivo Y02s and vivo Y02’s 2.5D curvature slim frame and lightweight build fit this goal perfectly and would never feel like extra travel baggage. Instead, these vivo smartphones work like accessories that add glam and style to your OOTD. In addition, these vivo smartphones’ premium appearance will capture the attention of anybody whenever and wherever you go.
So, are you ready to complete your New Year’s Resolution with vivo?
Let us know what you think in the comment section!
Samsung has officially announced that the Unpacked 2023 will take place this February 1 in San Francisco, California beginning at 10 AM PS5. Not much has been revealed except for the three spotlights in the invite which suggests that Unpacked 2023’s main highlight — the Galaxy S series, will feature a three-camera setup.
The green-colored invite might also suggest that we might see a Green colored Galaxy S series smartphone this year.
Well, stay tuned as we can expect more leaks to be uncovered in the upcoming weeks before the launch of the Galaxy S series smartphones in the Philippines
Evan Blass has just posted the official renders of two unreleased smartphones from Samsung and no, this isn’t the Galaxy S series that is expected to launch this February 1. The leaked renders that was shared by @evleaks are the Samsung Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54.
These are the most popular smartphone from Samsung as they are in the midrange segment. The Samsung Galaxy A34 is expected to pack a 6.5-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and also an Exynos 1280 processor inside. Aside from that, it comes with a 5000mAh battery and also a 25W charging and 48MP main camera
While the Samsung Galaxy A54 will come with a punch-hole camera with a 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display and also a 120Hz refresh rate and also a brand new Exynos 1380 and 50MP Main camera. The charging remains at 25W though.
Thinking of buying a new smartphone this new year? Consider buying from vivo Philippines’ official website to score amazing deals.
With vivo’s post-holiday promo, consumers can get more freebies on vivo Y02 and V25 series. In addition, the brand also offers up to 40% discount on select items during the promo period.
Consumers must ensure they buy their brand-new smartphone at vivo Philippines’ official website to enjoy this promo.
Here are some of the details:
vivo Y02
Promo SRP: Php4,949
Freebies: SIM CARD and Basic Earphones
vivo V25 Pro
Promo SRP: Php29,599
Freebies: SIM CARD, vivo Tumbler, and football TWS
vivo V25
Promo SRP: Php23,599
Freebies: SIM CARD, 2n1 Clock Speaker, and BT Neckband
vivo V25e
Promo SRP: Php17,599
Freebies: DITO SIM CARD and TWS
So, are you getting one? Let us know what you think in the comment section!
HONOR Philippines has finally made it official! The HONOR X9a 5G is coming to the Philippines and it’s one of the few smartphones to sport a very strong glass that can withstand drops up to 1 meter.
The HONOR X9a 5G also comes with a curved display with an OLED panel that can give a high refresh rate and also a beautiful curvature.
The HONOR X9a 5G comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G mobile platform inside and they’re also promising a battery life that can last up to 12.5 hours of video streaming and it can be fully charged in just 30 minutes.
The HONOR X9a 5G is expected to launch this January 19, 2023 in Emerald Green and Titanium Silver colors.
