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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Initial Impressions

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Initial Impressions

Samsung has recently unveiled their newest smartphone in the market and it belongs in the flagship segment and it’s the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. The smartphone shares a lot of hardware similar to its older Galaxy S21 brothers, but it cuts some slack to make it more affordable and to belong in the Fan Edition.

First, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G does share a lot of similarities from its brothers including the Exynos 2100 processor inside along with 8GB RAM but where did they cut some corners? First, there’s the 12MP ultra-wide camera and then there’s the 12MP wide camera, and also an 8MP telephoto camera but unlike the other Galaxy S21 series, the smartphone uses a way cheaper plastic back unlike the Galaxy S21.

First, the smartphone comes in a lot of color back colors and it combines the design of the Galaxy S series and also the Galaxy A series. Unlike the Galaxy S series, this one doesn’t have a separate camera module cover as this one uses a single plastic back cover on the smartphone.

Is it bad? No not really. The smartphone still does feel whole and solid and the best part about it is that the smartphone feels very light unlike the other Galaxy S series smartphones. Surprisingly, the frame of the smartphone is metal so it does add to the premium feel of the smartphone.

Onto the front, we’re getting here a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display with a flat screen and honestly, I really did like it and it’s definitely great for its class. Aside from that is a 120hz refresh rate but unfortunately, there’s no dynamic refresh rate on this one so it doesn’t conserve battery on the display department. And yes, the smartphone features an optical fingerprint scanner on the display as well.

The smartphone uses USB-C with no headphone jack as expected and it still maximizes a 25W wired charging with 15W Wireless Charging and support for Wireless PowerShare. No surprise about that. For the battery, there’s a decent 4500mAh battery inside but of course, we have to fully review the smartphone to know more about it.

As for the hardware inside, the one that we’re getting is still the Exynos 2100 variant unfortunately which lags behind its Snapdragon counterpart but it’s definitely better than the previous Exynos processor that we’ve tested before on the Galaxy S20 series. For the memory, there’s the 8GB RAM and it comes in 128GB and 256GB variants. The processor might not be the latest one but it’s definitely capable of playing games and also the latest apps in the market right now.

As for the camera of the smartphone, it has been downgraded but it’s still on a flagship level so I wouldn’t really complain about the camera of the smartphone. It’s still good but definitely not the best on both rear and front cameras of the smartphone.

Overall, Samsung really did cut some corners to make the smartphone more affordable. Is it bad? No, not really. Yes, the smartphone is now using a plastic back and build but we still got here a solid feel on the smartphone and it’s also lightweight and available in many colors. They did downgrade the camera of the smartphone but it’s still performed well. It’s still using an Exynos 2100 processor but it can still perform on games and it runs definitely like a flagship smartphone.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G can now be pre-ordered in the Philippines starting today until January 10, 2022 and you can get a free Pair of Galaxy Buds Live worth Php7,990. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G starts at Php38,990 for the 128GB variant and Php41,990 for the 256GB variant. It’s available in Olive, Lavender, Green and Graphite colorways.

You can get it at Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores, select Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com, and MemoXpress Online.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Specs

  • 6.4-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x Display 120hz refresh rate
  • Exynos 2100 Processor
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB Internal storage
  • 12MP wide lens + 12MP Ultra wide lens + 8MP Telephoto lens
  • 32MP Selfie camera
  • In-display fingerprint scanner
  • 25W Wired Charging, 15W Wireless Charging
  • 4500mAh battery
  • OneUI 4 based on Android 12

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is now official

Jam Ancheta
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is now official

Leaks of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G have been floating around since last year and finally, Samsung has finally made it official — they’ve officially launched the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G globally and just like the predecessor, it packs a flagship specs inside.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Specs

  • 6.4-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x Display 120hz refresh rate
  • Exynos 2100 Processor
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB Internal storage
  • 12MP wide lens + 12MP Ultra wide lens + 8MP Telephoto lens
  • 32MP Selfie camera
  • In-display fingerprint scanner
  • 25W Wired Charging, 15W Wireless Charging
  • 4500mAh battery
  • OneUI 4 based on Android 12

Of course, they’ve made sacrifices on the smartphone including a brand new camera setup at the back which is now rocks an 8MP telephoto camera instead of 64MP telephoto camera and of course, there’s no dynamic refresh rate on the smartphone for the display but at least, we still got here the 120Hz refresh rate.

The display is still a Dynamic AMOLED 2x Display but it comes in a 6.4-inch panel and then there’s the Exynos 2100 processor so you know that the smartphone is definitely powerful. As for the other features, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G comes with 8GB RAM and in either 128GB or 256GB internal storage.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is available for pre-order from January 4-10 2022 and customers who will pre-order will get a free pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live. You can also get the smartphone for as low as Php1,624.58/month at 0% interest for 24 months. You can pre-order the smartphone at Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores, select Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com, and MemoXpress Online.

You can also get the smartphone starting January 11, 2022 at Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores, Authorized Samsung Stores, Online and telco partners. It comes in Olive, Lavender, Green and Graphite Colors.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G starts at Php38,990 for the 128GB variant and Php41,990 for the 256GB variant.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra render has leaked!

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra render has leaked!

After a ton of leaks of dummy units and some user-made renders of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, it looks like @evleaks got the first official render and damn, it looks hot and jam-packed with features.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra does have a design that resembles both the Galaxy S Series and also the Galaxy Note series. It features a squarish design with some curves. First, we now have the S Pen included on the smartphone and probably a slot for it just like the Galaxy Note series.

And at the back, we now have a minimal design for the camera as we now have a protruding camera lens instead of a large camera module at the back and it also shows that the smartphone will pack quad-camera setup along with another sensor.

There’s a curved display but unfortunately, the smartphone still packs a punch-hole camera at the top unlike the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. The probable reason they retain that is to have a better selfie quality on the smartphone.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G is expected to be unveiled soon.

TECNO Mobile boosts RAM, apps running efficiency with new memory fusion tech

Ciara Alarcon
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TECNO Mobile boosts RAM, apps running efficiency with new memory fusion tech

TECNO Mobile announces its new virtual Random Access Memory (RAM) expansion technology.

Through its newest innovation, users can increase the RAM capacity of their smartphones for optimal efficiency and processing power.

INTRODUCING THE NEW INNOVATIVE MEMORY FUSION TECHNOLOGY

TECNO’s new memory fusion technology allows users to take advantage of their unused read-only memory (ROM) and use them for RAM operations. For instance, an 8GB/128GB smartphone can turn into a 13GB/128GB device.

In addition, by allocating more storage to RAM, the memory fusion technology enhances a phone’s multi-tasking ability. This allows users to enjoy seamless switching between applications running in the background. It also delivers more sustainable performance and longer battery life.

Meanwhile, TECNO Mobile revealed that their new technology would be available for CAMON 18 series and SPARK 8 series in the coming weeks.

TECNO Mobile intros new video recording technologies

Ciara Alarcon
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TECNO Mobile intros new video recording technologies

TECNO Mobile has announced its new video recording technologies: the Sensor Shift and Telescopic Lens.

Its newest camera innovations focus on advances in dark complexion imaging, light sensitivity, image and video stabilization, zoom, and high resolution.

TECNO Mobile to release the first android phone with Sensor Shift

With the brand’s goal to release its Sensor Shift technology in 2022, it will make itself the first smartphone manufacturer to launch an Android phone to introduce the new feature.

Sensor Shift is an image stabilization technology that maximizes sensor movements instead of lens movements to compensate for vibrations.

The technology is seen to reach 350% of the current level of algorithm optimization. Through this, users will capture studio-quality photos and videos with more excellent stability.

Learn more about Sensor Shift here.

Enable lossless zoom with a Telescopic Lens

TECNO Mobile aims to deliver lossless zoom with its new telescopic lens, bringing large aperture to mobile phones. This technology provides users with better quality for profile and telephotography and multi-purpose functionality.

Its concept phone will sport a compressed back focal length designed with motorized stretchable lenses.

Meanwhile, TECNO Mobile confirmed that it would launch its concept phone with a telescopic lens in Q1 2022.

To know more about TECNO Mobile’s Telescopic Lens, watch this video.

TECNO Mobile shares newest innovations for smartphone cameras

Ciara Alarcon
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TECNO Mobile shares newest innovations for smartphone cameras

TECNO Mobile isn’t fooling anyone as it takes its business seriously. The brand introduced its latest innovations for smartphone cameras in 2022, including Sensor shift stabilization, new RGBW sensors, personalized AI algorithms, and more.

IMPROVED IMAGE AND VIDEO STABILIZATION

In 2022, TECNO Mobile eyes to launch the first Android smartphone with sensor shift. The company also explained that it could achieve a response frequency of 5,000 adjustments per second. With this, their new technology can stabilize up to five degrees.

BALANCED RESOLUTION AND LIGHT SENSITIVITY

Counterpoint Research Director Tarun Pathak said smartphones with 200MP sensors will likely enter the mobile market in 2022.

Sensors with a high pixel count allow smartphones to capture more details from the scene. However, the size of pixels on such sensors is usually smaller. As a result, mobile phones capture less light in each pixel, making it hard to get a good image quality in darker settings.

On the other hand, TECNO Mobile aims to balance image resolution and camera light density with their 2022 smartphones.

IMPRESSIVE OPTICAL ZOOM

In 2022, the market can expect continuous optical zoom features on mobile phones. This will allow users to shift between different focal lengths smoothly.

The smartphone market could see this feature in Q2 2022, allowing users to shift between 3x to 5x optical zoom. Moreover, the world could even see 3x to 10x zoom in 2021 through long-stroke motor development and Active Optical Alignment.

CAPTURE MORE LIGHT WITH RGBW SENSORS

While smartphone manufacturers use different tactics to enhance low-light photography, RGBW technology addresses the issue at the sensor level.

Adding white pixels increases light sensitivity by 60%, which means the sensor should absorb more light. In addition, smartphone manufacturers are developing Glass+Plastic lens technology, which improves light transmission.

PERSONALIZED PORTRAITS

TECNO’s TAIVOS signal processing technology recognizes and accurately reproduces dark skin elements. In addition, the company uses a large dark skin database to “produce more than 6,120 Evaluation Scenarios spanning 115 countries.”

With this, TECNO’s upcoming smartphones can intelligently recognize and classify different elements, such as faces and hair color. It can also determine the subject’s age, gender, and skin tone.

GET A SENSE OF DEPTH

TECNO Mobile aims to recognize depth and subject edges in photos. With Time of Flight (ToF) and Dynamic Vision Sensors (DVS) improving, smartphones will better generate 3D models of the scene and detect edges. This will allow for more precise measurements and offer users enhanced and gradual blurring of backgrounds.

Xiaomi 12 series Unveiled, packs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 inside!

Jam Ancheta
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Xiaomi 12 series Unveiled, packs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 inside!

Xiaomi has just unveiled their newest flagship smartphone to the market and it’s the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro with both packing a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipsets inside, the very best chipset that Qualcomm has to offer and of course, there’s the amazing cameras and features inside these smartphones.

Xiaomi 12 Specs

  • 6.28-inch FHD+ OLED Display, 120Hz AMOLED screen,
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Chipset
  • 8GB/12GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • Main camera: 50MP wide-angle, 13MP ultra-wide 120-degree, 5MP telephoto lens
  • Selfie camera: 32MP
  • In-display fingerprint scanner
  • NFC, IR Blaster
  • 67W Wired Charging, 50W Wireless Charging
  • 4500mAh with 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge
  • MIUI 13 based on Android 12

Xiaomi 12 Pro Specs

  • 6.73-inch 2K AMOLED Display, 120Hz AMOLED screen,
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Chipset
  • 8GB/12GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • Main camera: 50MP wide-angle, 50MP ultra-wide 120-degree, 50MP telephoto lens
  • Selfie camera: 32MP
  • In-display fingerprint scanner
  • NFC, IR Blaster
  • 120W Wired Charging, 50W Wireless Charging
  • 4600mAh with 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge
  • MIUI 13 based on Android 12

Basically, we’re getting here a powerful processor inside just as expected but this time, the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro comes with a downgraded megapixel count but probably still a better camera than the previous generation.

The Xiaomi 12 comes in a smaller OLED display while the 12 Pro comes with a larger and sharper AMOLED display and the camera setup of the smartphone is different as well. THe Xiaomi 12 starts at CNY3,699 while the Xiaomi 12 Pro starts at CNY4,699.

TECNO to improve mobile photography, video imaging with Sensor Shift

Ciara Alarcon
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TECNO to improve mobile photography, video imaging with Sensor Shift

TECNO Mobile announced its latest technologies and achievements at Global Mobile Camera Trends 2022: Innovation Talk. And one of their ground-breaking developments is its Sensor Shift.

The Sensor Shift technology will improve photos and video imaging stability.
Moreover, TECNO noted that phones will have a stable camera that produces studio-quality videos.

In addition, the brand explained that Sensor Shift images use sensor movements to compensate for vibrations rather than using lens movements. Furthermore, it comes with an innovative circular plane design for FPC, staying on top of the sensor movement on the roll axis.

The simulation also demonstrated 30% better augmentation in stress performance than the traditional vertical design.

It also offers 60% anti-shaking effect enhancement by optimizing the test environment and software. In addition, the technology can also improve the control accuracy of the technology to 350% of the current level.

LG Electronics intros 2022 LG UltraFine OLED Pro monitors

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LG Electronics intros 2022 LG UltraFine OLED Pro monitors

LG Electronics (LG) set new standards for picture quality as it officially announced the new 2022 LG UltraFine OLED monitors.

The brand introduced its upcoming 32- and 27-inch OLED Pro models, which boast 4K UHD resolution screens. It also offers accurate color reproduction and superb HDR and SDR performance. With this, it is expected to deliver the best picture quality to professional visual effects artists, video editors, and other creatives.

Moreover, both new displays offer independent pixel control, producing unique color and contrast. The devices are free of the distracting halo effect or blooming, which are common on many LCDs.

In addition, the models sport detachable self-calibration sensors and monitor hoods. When used with the free-to-download LG Calibration Studio software, the calibration sensor measures the light emitted from the display. Meanwhile, its hood can be attached to prevent distracting reflections and glare from external light sources.

The new LG UltraFine OLED Pro monitors will be available in key markets worldwide starting January 2022.

You may now pre-order the physical version of Horizon Forbidden West

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You may now pre-order the physical version of Horizon Forbidden West

Sony Interactive Entertainment Singapore Private Limited (SIES) has announced that they have started the pre-order for the PS5 and PS4 physical editions of Horizon Forbidden West at all PlayStation Authorized dealers and Sony Stores.

Those who pre-order the game will receive a Nora Legacy Outfit and Spear that they can use in the game which can be redeemed via the PlayStation Store. Aside from that, those who pre-order the physical version can get a chance to get one of the 3 different physical pre-order incentives: “Focus Keychain”, Horizon Forbidden West Cap, or “Tremortusk 3D Puzzle”

Here are the prices and pre-order bonuses of the game:

Standard Physical Edition

  • Pre-order Bonuses
    • Nora Legacy Outfit
    • Nora Legacy Spear
  • Pricing:
    • PS4 – Php2,990
    • PS5 – Php3,490

Special Edition

  • Pre-order Bonuses
    • Nora Legacy Outfit
    • Nora Legacy Spear
  • Content
    • Horizon Forbidden West Physical copy
    • Horizon Forbidden West SteelBook Display Case
    • Mini Art Book
    • Digital Soundtrack
  • Pricing:
    • PS4 – Php3,490
    • PS5 – Php3,990

Collector’s Edition

  • Pre-order Bonuses
    • Nora Legacy Outfit
    • Nora Legacy Spear
  • Content
    • Horizon Forbidden West Digital copy (PS4 and PS5 versions)
    • Horizon Forbidden West SteelBook Display Case
    • Download code for the game will be supplied via voucher in the box.
    • A custom sculpted Tremortusk and Aloy statue
      • Statues will require some assembly; detailed instructions will be provided with the box
    • Mini Art Book
    • 2 Special Outfits (Carja Behemoth Elite and Nora Thunder Elite)
    • 2 Special Weapons (Carja Behemoth Short Bow and Nora Thunder Sling)
    • In-game Resources Pack including ammunition, potions, and travel packs
    • In-game Apex Clawstrider Machine Strike Piece
    • Exclusive Photo Mode pose and face paint
    • Digital Soundtrack*1
    • Digital Version of The Sunhawk, the first Horizon Zero Dawn graphic novel
  • Pricing:
    • Php9,990

Regalla Edition

  • Pre-order Bonuses
    • Nora Legacy Outfit
    • Nora Legacy Spear
  • Content
    • Horizon Forbidden West (Digital) PS4 and PS5 versions
    • Horizon Forbidden West SteelBook Display Case
      • Download code for the game will be supplied via voucher in the box.
    • A Regalla-themed, custom sculpted Tremortusk and Aloy statue
      • Statues will require some assembly; detailed instructions will be provided with the box
    • Replica Focus and custom stand
    • 2 Art Print Cards
    • Replica Sunwing and Clawstrider Machine Physical Strike Pieces
    • Mini Art Book
    • Canvas Map
    • 2 Special Outfits (Carja Behemoth Elite and Nora Thunder Elite)
    • 2 Special Weapons (Carja Behemoth Short Bow and Nora Thunder Sling)
    • In-game Resources Pack including ammunition, potions, and travel packs
    • In-game Apex Clawstrider Machine Strike Piece
    • Exclusive Photo Mode poses and face paints
    • Digital Soundtrack
  • Pricing:
    • Php12,990

 

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