TECNO CAMON 40 Series officially launched in the Philippines

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April 25, 2025

TECNO Mobile has officially launched its latest flagship smartphones in the Philippines —the CAMON 40 Series. Featuring Filipino popstar Sarah Geronimo as its brand ambassador. The new series includes the CAMON 40 Premier 5G, CAMON 40 Pro 5G, and the CAMON 40.

The CAMON 40 Series is equipped with FlashSnap technology, allowing users to capture perfect snapshots instantly. The flagship CAMON 40 Premier 5G comes with a 50MP Sony LYT-701 Ultra Night Camera. It also features a rapid shutter speed capable of capturing images 2600 times faster than a human blink.

The CAMON 40 Premier 5G also sports a 50MP Ultra-wide Camera, 50MP Periscope Telephoto Camera, and a 50MP AF Front Camera, including 4K 60fps Ultra Night Video.

Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Processor, the CAMON 40 Premier 5G achieves a 330% boost in AI performance. The CAMON 40 Series also includes innovative features like AI-Powered 360-degrees call Assistant with noise cancellation and real-time translation, AI Imaging Creation, and practical tools like AI Writing and AI Translate.

The CAMON 40 Series features IP68 and IP69 ratings, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, and SGS 5-Star Certification. The devices also feature a long-lasting battery life, with the CAMON 40 Premier 5G offering a 5100mAh battery with 70W Ultra Charge.

TECNO Camon 40 Series Pricing and Availability

The CAMON 40 Series is priced competitively:

CAMON 40: PHP 9,999
CAMON 40 Pro 5G (8+256GB): PHP 12,999 (Introductory price PHP 10,999)
CAMON 40 Pro 5G (12+256GB): PHP 14,999 (Introductory price PHP 12,999)
CAMON 40 Premier 5G: PHP 21,999

Customers can avail exclusive online offers from April 24-30 and offline pre-orders from April 24-May 10, with special discounts and premium gift sets.

realme 14 Series 5G launching April 29 in the Philippines

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Jam Ancheta

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April 25, 2025

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realme Philippines is set to introduce two exciting new devices for mobile gamers—the realme 14 5G and realme 14T 5G—on April 29, 2025. The launch will be streamed live at 6 PM on realme’s official Facebook and YouTube channels.

The realme 14 5G is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset, built on an advanced 4nm process. It supports frame rates up to 120fps and it can deliver a score of 760,000+ AnTuTu score. On the other hand, the realme 14T 5G features MediaTek’s Dimensity 6300 chipset with a 6nm architecture, scoring over 460,000 on AnTuTu.

Both the realme 14T 5G and realme 14 5G packs a massive Vapor Chamber Cooling System. Both devices utilize a Superconductive Vapor Chamber that dissipates heat 10 times faster than standard graphite setups.

With a 6000mAh battery, the realme 14 Series 5G promises up to 10 hours of continuous gaming and nearly 18 hours of video streaming. There’s a Bypass Charging technology further keeps the phone cool by directing power straight to the system during charging sessions.

realme 14 Series 5G Pre-order and Exclusive Offers

Pre-orders are available until April 28. Customers who pre-order will get a FREE set of TechLife Headphones G1 worth PHP 2,199, plus discounts up to PHP 1,000.

The realme 14 5G is available in Mecha Silver, Storm Titanium, and the limited Warrior Pink color, while the realme 14T 5G comes in Lightning Purple and Obsidian Black.

Once Human is now available on mobile devices

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Jam Ancheta

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April 24, 2025

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The mobile version of the survival crafting game Once Human is now available! You can now download the game on your phones and tablets and you will now be able to play the game anywhere.

Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival crafting game set in a post-apocalyptic future. You’ll be capturing areas, compete for resources, fight enemies, and create your own territory. You’ll also be able to get “Metas” for your territories to work for you.

In this game, you’ll fight monsters as well and challenge bosses using different weapons such as melee weapons, guns and many more. The game is fun as it combines most of the things that we love from different games such as DayZ, Zombie games, Division 2 and many more.

Once Human will also now have a mobile-only servers so you can only play with people who are playing on mobile devices but if you want to play with your friends on PC, Once Human is a cross-play game.

Once Human is now available on App Store and Play Store.

Cebuano breadwinner wins brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser in Smart’s Holideals promo

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Ciara Alarcon

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April 23, 2025

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A 29-year-old breadwinner from Cebu is now the proud owner of a brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser ZX after winning the grand prize in Smart’s Holideals raffle promo. Jimboy Nuiñez of Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, bested millions of participants across the country in the holiday campaign, turning what he thought would be a simple entry for a smartphone into a life-changing moment.

“I signed up for the promo right after getting a new Smart eSIM. I didn’t even realize the grand prize was a car,” said Nuiñez, a loyal Smart subscriber since 2017. “When I got the call, I honestly thought it was a scam. It took a while to sink in, but I’m so glad I answered!”

As the eldest among five siblings, Jimboy has long taken on the responsibility of supporting his family. Winning the Land Cruiser is not just a personal victory but also a gift that benefits his entire household. “I’m incredibly grateful to Smart. This is a life-changing moment, and I’m excited for my family’s adventures with this car,” he added.

Thousands of Winners Nationwide

The Holideals promo ran from November 2024 to January 2025 and was Smart’s big year-end way of giving back to its subscribers through daily and weekly prizes. Thousands of Smart users enjoyed instant data freebies and digital vouchers, while others took home premium gadgets through weekly raffle draws.

Prizes included top-tier smartphones such as the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S24, and ZTE Blade A75 5G, along with vouchers from Viu, Foodpanda, and other lifestyle brands. The campaign capped off with Nuiñez winning the Toyota Land Cruiser ZX, valued at over Php 5 million, as the grand prize.

Smart’s Commitment to Rewarding Subscribers

“This promo reflects our commitment to putting our customers first,” said Alexis B. Winters, AVP and Head of Smart Customer Development Group for VisMin. “At Smart, we strive to go beyond providing exceptional network experiences. We want to give back to our loyal subscribers through meaningful rewards and memorable experiences.”

Smart’s Holideals campaign is part of the company’s continued efforts to connect with its users and deliver more than just connectivity. The initiative aligns with the PLDT Group’s broader mission to empower Filipinos through the best mobile network, recognized for its speed, reliability, and award-winning customer service.

More Promos Coming Soon

Mobile users can expect even more exciting promos and giveaways from Smart in the coming months. To stay in the loop and enjoy exclusive offers, users are encouraged to download the Smart App via Google Play Store or Apple App Store, and follow Smart’s official social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).

For Nuiñez and many others, the Holideals promo was more than just a holiday perk, it was an opportunity that transformed lives.

Valorant Mobile Pre-Registration is now open in China

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Jam Ancheta

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April 22, 2025

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One of the biggest FPS game on PC and console right now, Valorant, is now coming to mobile devices. The pre-registration is exclusive to China and it will be developed by LightSpeed Studios—the studio behind PUBG Mobile. The mobile version stays true to Valorant’s fast‑paced, tactical gameplay, complete with on‑screen buttons and exclusive in‑game missions for early playtest participants.

It’s really happening. VALORANT Mobile has been announced with our partner LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS, and we’re bringing it to China.

We’re excited to bring VALORANT Mobile to as many players as possible, but we’re starting in China and taking it from there. We will of course update…

— VALORANT (@VALORANT) April 21, 2025

The mobile game was first announced back in 2021 and it follows the game’s successful console debut on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 in August 2024. Chinese gamers who register now can earn special player cards, but Riot hasn’t confirmed when the mobile port will arrive in the Philippines or other regions.

New trailer for VALORANT Mobile

Officially releasing first in China pic.twitter.com/z3tnCVLBOq

— Valorant News (@ValorINTEL) April 21, 2025

This development from Riot Games and LightSpeed Studios would definitely be welcomed by mobile gamers. As for Valorant fans, they would definitely love the fact that they can now play Valorant anywhere, anytime.

Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-orders begins this April 24 in Canada

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Jam Ancheta

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April 21, 2025

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Nintendo Switch 2 pre‑orders will open this April 24, 2025 in Canada, ahead of its June 5 launch. Canadians can reserve the standalone unit for CAD 629.99 or snag the Mario Kart World bundlefor CAD 699.99. These are the same prices that has been announced before Trump’s announcement of Tariffs. Unfortunately, the accessories would have a price increase.

Some of the key features of Nintendo Switch 2 includes the following:

– 7.9‑inch LCD display with 1080p resolution and HDR support
– 256GB internal storage expandable via microSD express
– Up to 6.5 hours of battery life on a full charge
– Magnetic Joy‑Cons now snap on and off smoothly for quick multiplayer setups or solo play
– Full backwards compatibility with existing Switch games

Where to Pre‑Order the Nintendo Switch 2 in Canada

– Best Buy Canada
– Walmart Canada
– GameStop Canada
– Amazon.ca

The Nintendo Switch 2 will be available for pre-order this April 24 in Canada and it starts at CAD 629.99.

realme 14 5G is the official smartphone for RMC Season 9

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Jam Ancheta

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April 20, 2025

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realme Philippines has confirmed that the realme 14 5G is arriving in the Philippines soon and it is set to be the official device for the RMC Season 9.

The RMC is still one of the country’s biggest grassroots mobile gaming tournaments. For its ninth season, realme is raising thea PHP 1.6 million prize pool and nationwide qualifiers across six regions.

The winning team will take home PHP 600,000 in cash and five units of the flagship realme GT Series. Other top-performing teams will also receive generous rewards including smartphones from the realme Number, Pro, and C series, as well as realme Buds T Series. The MVP of the season will walk away with PHP 100,000 worth of prizes.

As for the realme 14 5G, the smartphone highlights a cooling system made for gaming smartphones and it comes with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 5G chipset insidem Mecha back design, and a 6000mAh battery. These features makes the realme 14 5G interesting for gamers.

Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti arriving tomorrow, starts at $379

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Jam Ancheta

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April 15, 2025

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NVIDIA has officially unveiled its latest addition to the RTX 50 series lineup—the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. Set to launch tomorrow on April 16, 2025.

The RTX 5060 Ti comes in two variants: an 8GB GDDR7 model priced at $379 and a 16GB version at $429. Both models feature 4,608 CUDA cores, a 128-bit memory bus, and clock speeds of 2.4GHz base and 2.57GHz boost. The standard RTX 5060, featuring 3,840 CUDA cores and 8GB of VRAM, is expected to arrive in May for $299.

Both cards support DLSS 4, Multi Frame Generation (up to 4x), PCIe Gen 5, and DisplayPort 2.1b. The RTX 5060 Ti has a total graphics power of 180 watts, while the RTX 5060 consumes up to 145 watts. Nvidia promises a powerful performance on the RTX 5060Ti as shown in their benchmarks:

NVIDIA promises significant performance gains, with up to 25% improvement over previous generations in rasterized games.

Additionally, RTX 5060-powered laptops from leading brands are slated to launch in May, with prices starting at $1,099.

OPPO A5 Pro now available in 8GB+256GB for PHP 13,999

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Jam Ancheta

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April 15, 2025

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OPPO Philippines has officially launched a new variant of the OPPO A5 Pro in the country and it’s the new variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The newest variant is priced at PHP 13,999.

The OPPO A5 Pro is designed with IP69 water and dust resistance and it also features Military-Grade Shock Resistance and double-tempered glass for added protection from drops.

The device sports a 50MP main camera and an 8MP selfie shooter,with features like AI Retouching, Portrait Mode, and an AI Editor for quick clean-ups and edits. Powering all of this is a 5800mAh battery with 45W fast charging.

OPPO A5 Pro Pricing and availability

8GB+256GB (4G) – PHP 13,999 (Mocha Brown, Olive Green)
8GB+256GB (5G) – PHP 15,999 (Bloom Pink, Mocha Brown)
8GB+128GB – PHP 10,999 (Mocha Brown, Olive Green)

The device is available via OPPO’s official stores on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, and in authorized retail stores nationwide. Buyers can also enjoy flexible payment terms via Home Credit (6–18 months, 0% interest) or credit card installment plans (6–12 months, 0% interest).

Rewards for My OPPO App users

From now until April 30, 2025, users of the My OPPO App can get a PHP 500 voucher and a chance to win prizes in daily raffles. Giveaways include devices like the OPPO Find X8, Reno13 Pro 5G, A5 Pro 5G, and accessories such as OPPO Enco Air 3 and Watch Free, plus e-gift vouchers from popular brands.

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) GZ302 Video Review

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Jam Ancheta

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April 14, 2025

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If you’re looking for a device that merges the portability of a tablet and also the power of a PC then look no further because ASUS has recently launched the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip inside. This AMD processor is ready for AI thanks to its 50 TOPs of NPU performance but the best part about it is that the processor can handle games similar to an RTX 4060 GPU.

In case you’re not familiar, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 GZ302 is a Windows tablet made for gamers with a detachable keyboard similar to the Microsoft Surface. This device is made for gamers or creators who wants to have portability in their device.

Despite being a tablet, the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 GZ302 comes with the ports that you need including 2x USB 4 port, a USB-A port, HDMI and a 200W adapter port. It also comes with a sturdy hinge that can handle the tablet in different angles.

If you want to know more about the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) GZ302, check out our video review of the gaming tablet below: