For those fitness buffs, the Fitbit Charge 5 is now available for pre-order at Digital walker nationwide and if you’re getting one, you can also get a free Fitbit Aria Air that is worth Php2,990 for free!
The Fitbit Charge 5 is the newest smartwatch from Fitbit and it comes with a brigher display comapred to the Charge 4 and it also comes with heart rate notifications, sleep tracking, active zone minutes, different exercise modes and a lot more. It also comes with features like on-wrist ECG app for heart health and built-in GPS for pace and distance. The Fitbit Charge 5 is also expected to last up to 7 days with its batteyr
If you want to get the Fitbit Charge 5, you can get it at the Digital Walker website and also at Digital Walker stores nationwide. If you want to pre-order one, you can head over to this website: https://bit.ly/UrbanTimeCharge5PreOrder
The Fitbit Charge 5 is priced at Php12,490 and you can get it in Black, Blue, Steel, or Lunar White
Tecno Mobile has been consistent with offering Android devices to the market that are affordable to the market and the CAMON series of the brand focuses on offering affordable devices with outstanding cameras and one of their latest products in the series is the TECNO Camon 17P, their latest device that packs a 64MP quad-camera setup and also Helio G85 processor inside. Wanna know more about it? Check it out in our review below
TECNO Camon 17P Review: Design and hardware
The TECNO Camon 17P features a plastic build overall. At the back, we got here a plastic back with the large CAMON logo at the back with the O resembles a shutter gives us a clue that the smartphone really focuses on the camera.
When you hold the smartphone, you can already feel that this one is made up of plastic so it doesn’t really feel premium at all but the color of it and it does look pretty cool from afar. The body of the smartphone is also thin and since this one is made up of plastic, the TECNO Camon 17P is really light. This also means that the smartphone is ergonomic and light to hold so using the smartphone from your pocket in one hand would be a breeze.
For the card tray, the TECNO Camon 17P comes with a triple card tray so you can use your dual sim cards and also your microSD card on the smartphone in case the 128GB Internal storage of the smartphone isn’t enough for you.
The back of the smartphone is definitely clean because there’s no fingerprint scanner at the back and the camera module design looks clean with its vertical quadruple lens on the smartphone. When it comes to the port, the TECNO Camon 17P comes with a USB-C port that supports 18W Flash Charge and also a USB-C port which is nicely placed and spaced before so you wouldn’t have problems with accessories plugging into the smartphone.
For the fingerprint scanner, the smartphone comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner which feels more natural to use on the smartphone.
TECNO Camon 17P Review: Display
For the display, the TECNO Camon 17P comes with a large 6.8-inch Full HD+ Dot-in display which is large enough for watching videos on YouTube and of course, for playing games on the smartphone, the large display of the TECNO Camon 17P is perfect for that. The Full HD+ resolution also adds to the sharpness of the display of the smartphone. It’s bright enough and for normal usage on the smartphone, you would definitely appreciate it.
TECNO Camon 17P Review: Battery life
For the battery life of the TECNO Camon 17P, the smartphone comes with a 5000mAh battery inside which is pretty large enough, and for the PC Mark Work 3.0 Battery test, we got a score of 13 hours and 59 minutes which translates that the smartphone can last up to a whole day of normal usage.
TECNO Camon 17P Review: Software and performance
Inside the smartphone is a MediaTek Helio G85 processor which is enough for running most apps and games and along with that is either a variant of 6GB+128GB or 8GB+256GB. Whatever you get for the smartphone, the Helio G85 would do just fine for basic apps and of course, some games on the smartphone.
The smartphone is capable of running games like PUBG Mobile, League of Legends: Wild Rift, and also Call of Duty Mobile. You can even run Genshin Impact at lower settings. It might be able to run some heavier games on the smartphone but I highly suggest that you turn down the settings of the smartphone to make it playable.
As for the benchmarks, check out the benchmarks of the smartphone below:
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As for the software, the TECNO Camon 17P comes with a HiOS based on Android 11 and it’s heavily skinned compared to most UI that are available in most smartphones in the market right now. First, there are a lot of apps that come preinstalled on the smartphone and some of them aren’t that useful.
For the UI, the TECNO Camon 17P comes with a lot of customizations including on the settings including shortcuts for photo compression so you can save more space, ultra power saving mode, and more. For the app drawer, the TECNO Camon 17P comes with a vertical app drawer where you can easily search for the app since it’s arranged alphabetically.
TECNO Camon 17P Review: Camera
For the camera, the smartphone comes with a 64MP quad-camera setup with a quad flash. There’s the 64MP camera for the main camera along with the AI Camera, 2MP macro camera, and 2MP bokeh camera. Unfortunately, there’s no ultrawide camera on this one.
And in our shots, the TECNO Camon 17P is a hit and miss for the main camera but I love the colors produced that I got in my shots. The skies are blue enough and the details are clear in my shots. As for the selfie camera, I’m not really a fan of it as it tends to be darker. Check out the shots that we took using the TECNO Camon 17P:
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TECNO Camon 17P Review: Verdict
The TECNO Camon 17P does offer some features that consumers would including a large display on the smartphone which is a Full HD+ resolution and then there’s the 5000mAh battery which is long enough to be used for a day. The processor of the smartphone is powerful enough for most games and if you want to install a lot of games on this one then that wouldn’t be a problem since we can get up to 256GB of storage on the smartphone depending on the variant that you’re getting.
As for the camera, the TECNO Camon 17P is a hit and miss as it offers pretty good colors but it sometimes offers some softer shots on the smartphone. As for the pricing, the 6GB+128GB variant is now available for Php8,490.
The dawn of the foldable smartphones is here as Samsung has ditched their Galaxy Note series in favor of their new foldable series — the Samsung Galaxy Z series and if you’re looking for the most affordable flagship foldable smartphone in the market then you have to look no further, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is here for you
A very sleek and tough design
One of the things that they’ve improved on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is the design of the smartphone. First, the outer display of the smartphone is bigger and a lot better than before and then there’s the armor aluminum body on the smartphone which feels a lot better and it’s tougher than ever.
First, let’s talk about the hinge of the smartphone. Compared to our first experience with the original Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G’s hinge feels a lot sturdy and I really didn’t have any problems opening or unfolding the smartphone in just one hand which makes the smartphone really useful even in one hand. And of course, you can adjust the display of the smartphone at any angle that you want.
As for the design, the smartphone is really portable and pocketable when I’m using it in one hand with a rounded design that feels good and tough to the hands thanks again to the armor aluminum body of the smartphone. The feel and experience of the hardware of the smartphone is miles better compared to the predecessor.
At the back of the smartphone is where we can see the Gorilla Glass Victus protection all over it. This means that the glass body of the smartphone is tough and when the fold is unfolded, the hinge of the smartphone is hidden. With also got a little bit of protruding glass that houses the cameras and also the outer display of the smartphone. Thankfully, the smartphone’s camera doesn’t have a thick module compared to most smartphones these days so it does look good and feel good when holding it folded.
Of course, we still have here the USB-C port on the smartphone below and it only supports 15W which is a far cry from most smartphones that are now 25W and up. The smartphone also comes with wireless charging and you can wireless charge it even if the smartphone is folded.
The smartphone also comes with IPX8 water resistance which is a first on a foldable smartphone but there’s no word regarding dust resistance on this one. But having an IPX8 water resistance is already a big deal as you won’t have to worry about water damage on the smartphone in case you spilled some drinks on the smartphone or there’s a sudden splurge of rain when you’re using the smartphone outside.
Just like the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G comes with a fingerprint scanner at the top right of the smartphone and on top of it is the volume rocker. Honestly, I didn’t have a single problem with it but I’m not sure if people with smaller hands would appreciate that as the smartphone is too tall with its 22:9 aspect ratio.
Big upgrade on displays
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G comes with two displays, the inner foldable display comes with a 6.7-inch AMOLED Infinix Flex Display with 2640×1080 resolution and no, there’s no under display camera here unlike the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G but now have here a 120Hz refresh rate so the smartphone’s animation and transitions are way smoother than ever and of course, it has an effect on games that can support more than 60fps.
The display of the smartphone is vivid as expected and it’s bright and I really don’t have any problems with it. With its aspect ratio of 22:9, the smartphone’s display is narrow so even with smaller hands, you won’t have any problems with typing on the smartphone however, the smartphone’s display might be too tall for some people. But the quality of the smartphone’s flex display is great as the colors are useful and I can use it even under direct sunlight.
As for the outer display or the cover display of the smartphone, it’s way bigger now with a 1.9-inch AMOLED display with 512×260 resolution and of course, there’s the Gorilla Glass Victus protecting this one. It’s way better than before as it can display more content and sometimes, I prefer looking at the cover display of the smartphone instead of my smartwatch as this one’s cute and it can display the notifications that I want.
But of course, it’s not just notifications as the outer display can also display different functions including the control for music, voice recorder, timer, schedule, weather, health, and alarm. In the future, I would hope to see 3rd party taking advantage of this one as the outer display of the smartphone might be small but it’s definitely usable now.
My main usage for the outer display of the smartphone is using it for selfies. I just double press the power button of the smartphone and I can take photos with its volume rocker. This is a perfect feature for those people who love taking selfies with their friends as you don’t have to open the smartphone anymore and of course, you can take better shots as this one is using the rear cameras of the smartphone instead of the front-facing camera.
Short battery life
One of the things that I already expected on the smartphone is the short battery life. I already expected it because the smartphone comes with a 3300mAh battery. One of the reasons is because of its foldable form factor in where Samsung splits the battery of the smartphone into two and with its slim design, they’re limited with what they can do on this one.
With its 120Hz panel, of course, it would take some juice as this one is smoother than before. I’m a heavy smartphone user and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G was able to last up to 14 hours on me with a screen on time of 4 hours and 11 minutes. Most smartphones would last up to a day in my usage especially in the flagship ones.
Powerful performance and features
Inside the smartphone is a Snapdragon 888 processor along with 8GB RAM. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is finally using a processor that is not a generation older and that’s good news as the smartphone is powerful and I can play any games that I want on the smartphone. We tried different games including Genshin Impact and of course, it was able to play the game at the highest settings but I notice a few frame drops which is probably because of throttling on the CPU.
But thanks to this, the smartphone’s temperatures were good compared to most smartphones with Snapdragon 888. We notice that the smartphone gets warm when playing games but it doesn’t get really hot at demanding times. If you want to know more about the performance, you can check out the benchmarks of the smartphone below:
Thanks to the Snapdragon 888 inside it, we were able to get 5G, WiFi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.2 but having a good processor must be combined with good software to have a really good experience on the smartphone. Thankfully, the One UI 3.1.1 based on Android 11 did really fine. We got here really smooth transitions and of course, apps load fast as expected and the included apps on the smartphone were useful.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G also comes with flex mode in where supported apps are taking advantage of the foldable display of the smartphone. This lets you open the apps like YouTube, Gallery, and camera take advantage of the foldable display of the Flip3. With this feature in YouTube, you can use half of the display for the video and the other half for the comments and other information. This is perfect if you place the smartphone in a flat surface and you just want to watch videos on the smartphone. Having a tall display means that multi-tasking on this smartphone would be nice as we can open two apps — one in the upper and another one in the lower half.
Not so powerful camera
Samsung didn’t really focus on the camera segment of the smartphone. Just like the previous generation, we got here a dual-lens rear camera with two 12MP shooters. One is a wide-angle for the main camera and the other one is the ultra-wide angle camera. They’ve also used Gorilla Glass DX for the glass of the cameras of the smartphone to capture more light and to avoid reflections so you can have better photos on the smartphone and for the selfies, we got here a 10MP selfie camera that does the job.
First, let’s talk about the rear camera of the smartphone. The main camera can really do its job but the quality isn’t on the level of most flagship smartphones in the market. I’ve noticed that the dynamic range in some of my shots doesn’t have the best colors. The ultrawide angle camera of the smartphone might do the job but it’s definitely not on the level of most flagships smartphones in the market. Check out the shots that we took using the rear smartphone.
Rear cameras:
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For selfies, I highly suggest using the rear camera instead as the selfie camera of the smartphone isn’t as good as the rear camera but it’s definitely usable for video calls. Overall, the smartphone’s camera might not be the best but it’s definitely workable for most of your needs for selfies and for posting on social media. The cameras of the smartphone might not be on a flagship level of 2021 but it’s definitely good for posting.
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is a big improvement over the previous generation ranging from the performance up to the build quality of the smartphone. It’s smarter, better, and tougher than ever but the smartphone fell short on the camera and also the battery. Nonetheless, it’s still stylish but the best part about the smartphone is the price. The starting price of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is now Php52,990 which is a huge drop from the previous generation. This means that the smartphone is changing the game and we are now welcoming foldable smartphones to more markets as the smartphone is even more affordable.
There might be some compromises but it’s definitely hard to find a smartphone like this — a stylish, pocketable, and awesome device that will just cost you Php52,990. So if you’re looking for a stylish smartphone or you really want nostalgia then the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is definitely the one for you.
As for me, I’m loving it despite the shortcomings in the battery and camera as the smartphone is really portable to the hands and it’s very easy to use. With its added and improved features, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is now for everyone and you’ll definitely love its design and new features. For its price, it’s definitely the best foldable smartphone from Samsung to date.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is now available for Php52,990.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Specs
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor
8GB RAM
128GB/256GB Internal Storage UFS 3.1
Main display: 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X 2640×1080, 120Hz refresh rate
realme Philippines has finally announced that their first notebook will arrive here in the Philippines, the realme Book. The Windows-running laptop from realme comes with an 11th Generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor and also an Iris Xe Graphics inside but it’s not just that because the realme Book also comes with a premium and sleek design along with some cool features.
The realme Book also features a 2K Full Vision display which makes the realme Book’s display sharper and vivid than most notebooks that are available in the market. It’s not just a 2K display because this one has a 3:2 aspect ratio which means you might not have a wider display but you can have more content when viewing content with two windows side by side.
The notebook also comes with an aluminum build which makes the laptop premium. The realme book also comes with a 14.9mm thin body along with 1.38kg weight which means that the notebook is thin and also light. Other cool features in the notebook include the fingerprint scanner in the power button.
When it comes to performance, there’s the 11th Generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 for the CPU and Iris Xe Graphics for the GPU. This combination lets us do a lot on the notebook including playing games on Steam and popular games like Valorant and DOTA 2. While for the memory, it comes with 512GB PCIe SSD Storage and also an 8GB LPDDR4X 4266MHz RAM.
For the ports, we got here a Thunderbolt 4 port, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, and USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 along with the audio jack. While the battery inside the notebook is a 54Wh battery that promises up to 11 hours of battery life according to realme and you can fast-charge it with the 65W Super-Fast charger of the notebook.
If you want to know more about it, you can check out our hands-on of the realme book below:
realme Book Specs
14-inch 2K IPS Display 2160×1440, 400 nits, 90% screen-to-body ratio
realme Philippines has officially announced that the realme GT Master Edition and their first ever laptop, the realme Book, are coming to the Philippines soon. Both devices offers a premium design but they promised that their latest devices would still be affordable to the Filipinos.
The realme GT Master Edition is the latest smartphone from the company and it packs a Snapdragon 778G Processor inside along with 5G. The design of this one is premium as the smartphone is designed by Naoto Fukusawa who is known for his design in Muji, Herman Miller, and many more. The realme GT Master edition also comes with a Super AMOLED display from Samsung with a 120Hz refresh rate and also a 64MP main camera and 32MP selfie camera.
The realme GT Master Edition will come in two variants — 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB
While the realme Book is the company’s first-ever laptop but this one would still have a premium design as the notebook comes with an aluminum chassis. It also features the latest 11th generation Intel Core processors that comes in Core i3 and Core i5 variants with an 8GB LPDDR4x RAM. It also comes with a 512GB SSD and for the display, there’s the 14″ display with a 3:2 aspect ratio and a resolution of 2160×1440 which makes it sharp.
The body of the notebook is 14.9mm thick with a lightweight body of 1.38 kg. The realme book also comes with a 54Wh battery and for the ports, we got here USB-C ports and even a Thunderbolt 4 for the Core i5 variant. For security, the notebook comes with a fingerprint scanner at the power button of the notebook.
Both the realme GT Master Edtion and the realme Book are expected to launch this September 23, 6PMa t the realme Philippines Facebook page and YouTube Channel.
Want to add style to your music experience? Then, Marshall has good news for you!
The Marshall Emberton speaker is now available in a limited-edition Forest colorway, providing fans with more color options that can match their lifestyle.
In case you missed it, Marshall Emberton is a compact, portable speaker that offers loud and vibrant sound. It sports True Stereophonic to deliver multi-directional sound. It can last up to 20+ hours of playtime, too.
Marshall Emberton Key Specs:
20+ Hours of Playback
Superior Sound from Marshall
IPX7 Water Resistance
Portable at only 0.7KG
Bluetooth 5.0
Marshall Emberton in Forest color variant is now available in the Philippines via digitalwalker.ph for the price of Php8,790.
Consumers can score a Php500 discount when they use the code DWEXCLUSIVES.
GoPro officially launched its new flagship action camera, the HERO10 Black, in the Philippines. Packed with a powerful processor, the company teased that the device delivers breakthrough image quality and outstanding video frame rates.
The new GoPro HERO10 Black is powered by the company’s latest GP20 processor. This enables the action camera to capture life-like 5.3K video at 60 frames per second, 4K video at 120 frames per second, and 2.7K video at 240 frames per second.
t also lets users enjoy HyperSmooth 4.0 video stabilization, ensuring that the HERO10 Black can capture a shake-free video.
The device sports an ultra-high 23.4MP sensor, too.
GoPro HERO10 Black Key Features:
GP2 Processor
Video: 5.3K60, 4K120, 2.7K240
Video Stills: Up to 19.6MP
Photos: 23MP
Local Tone Mapping (LTM) and 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR)
Next-Gen HyperSmooth 4.0 Video Stabilization
Increased 45-degree Horizon Leveling Tilt Limit in 4K60, 2.7K120, and 1080p120 Video
Touch DisplayFaster Content Transfer
Transfer mode: Cloud Upload, Wireless Offload, and New Wired Transfer to Your Phone
Removable, Rechargeable 1720mAh Battery
TimeWarp 3.0 featuring Real Speed and Half Speed
1080p Livestream featuring HyperSmooth 4.0. Video Stabilization
1080p Webcam Mode
Power Tools: HindSight, LiveBurst, Scheduled Capture, and Duration Capture
SuperPhoto + HDR
Night Lapse Video
RAW Photos
Digital Lenses Providing Ultra-Wide (SuperView), Wide, Linear, and Narrow Perspectives
Voice Control with 13 commands in 11 languages + 6 accents
3x Microphones with Advanced Wind-Noise Reduction
Stereo + RAW Audio
Custom Presets + On-Screen Shortcuts
Built-in Folding Mounting Fingers for Attaching the Camera to GoPro MountsRugged +
Waterproof
Fast-Charging Compatible
Compatible with Media Mod, Display Mod, Light Mod, and Max Lens Mod
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
The new GoPro HERO10 Black is now available in the Philippines through GoPro’s official LazMall and Shopee Mall stores and at select retailers nationwide.
Consumers can get the GoPro HERO10 Black for an SRP of Php24,490.
So, are you getting one? Share your thoughts with us in the comment section below!
Samsung announced the Philippines as one of the best-performing countries in terms of pre-launch sales of the new Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Z Flip3 5G after it recorded strong pre-order demand in the country.
The new Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Z Flip3 5G broke records of its predecessors, as the pre-order demand for the devices is seven times higher than the Z Fold2 5G and Z Flip combined. In fact, Samsung’s latest foldable phones have recorded more sales on their first day than the previous models had in their entire pre-order duration.
Amazing, isn’t it?
However, what makes it more exciting is that it also outperformed the Galaxy Note20 series!
Meanwhile, Samsung revealed that the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G got more than half of the local pre-orders. Moreover, most customers went after its 256GB variant and the Phantom Black and Cream colorways.
The Korean tech giant is also on the lookout for their stocks, ensuring that the availability of the devices until the end of pre-order on September 21.
PRE-ORDER YOURS NOW!
Consumers can still pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G at samsung.com. Those who pre-order will get as much as Php20,400 worth of freebies. These include an e-voucher worth up to Php10,000, a 25W Travel Adapter, and one-year FREE protection from Samsung Care+.
Here’s the official pricing of the devices:
Samsung Galaxy Fold3 5G (256GB) – Php87,990
Samsung Galaxy Fold3 5G (512GB) – Php95,990
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G (128GB) – Php52,990
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G (256GB) – Php56,990
So, are you getting one? Let us know what you think in the comment section below!
If you want to have the best PS5 experience then you better be buying accessories for your brand new Playstation 5 and in case you’re looking for a headset for your console then you might want to consider the Pulse 3D Wireless Headset which is now coming in a brand new color!
After the availability of the midnight black controllers for the PS5, you can now pair it with a Pulse 3D headset in Midnight Black which will be released here in the Philippines this October 29.
The Pulse 3D is a unique headset as you can experience 3D audio with PS5 games with this headset and it’s taking advantage of the Tempest 3D AudioTech of the PLaystation 5 so you can have a more precise and accurate sounds in exact locations in gameplays.
They’ve also updated the Playstation 5 to come with a new equalizer control feature for the Pulse 3D headset so you can enhance your gaming experience on the console. Pulse 3D headset users can select from three presets — Standard, Bass Boost, or Shooter
The Pulse 3D Wireless Headset Midnight Black will be available this October 29 for Php5,590
Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has a special treat for its loyal subscribers, as it is bringing the annual music event of iHeartRadio for FREE to the new GigaPlay app.
iHeartRadio’s two-day musical festival is happening from September 18 to September 19, from 10:30 A.M. onwards on both days.
The event will be graced by Billie Eilish, Cheap Trick, Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Florida Georgia Line, J Cole, Journey, Khalid, Lil Baby, Maroon 5, Nelly, Sam Hunt, Weezer, and more. Meanwhile, it will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest.
WATCH EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON THE GIGAPLAY APP
The GigaPlay app is the newest video hub for Smart subscribers. It offers a wide range of online content, ranging from sports broadcasts to virtual concerts, and other on-demand content.
Apart from this year’s iHeartRadio Music Festival 2021, Smart users can also expect that more live events will be available for streaming on the app.
The GigaPlay app is now available for download on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Data charges apply.
So, who’s excited to catch this year’s iHeartRadio music fest?
Let us know what you think in the comment section below!
