Huawei Philippines is set to launch their next flagship standalone to the Philippine market this August 13 and it’s unique compared to other monitors as this one is a pro-grade standalone monitor featuring a 28.2-inch 3:2 panel with a resolution of 3840×2560 that will also deliver a 94% screen-to-body ratio for a more immerse experience.
It also features a futuristic design inspired by the compositions of the renowned painter Wassily Kandinsky as the monitor features a geometric design and introduces an innovative magnetic back panel for a minimalist look.
This also comes with features that are meant for seamless synergy among devices as features OneHop Projection and wireless desktop projection. Unlike traditional monitors, the Huawei MateView also comes with an unintuitive on-screen display settings menu and it features a hidden HUAWEI smart Bar that uses a user-friendly touch interface for the users.
The Huawei MateView will be available for pre-order this August 13 in the Philippines
Can’t get over with Netflix’s original series Kingdom?
Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) announced its partnership with Mystery Manila to create a Kingdom-inspired virtual escape room, exclusively available for Smart Signature subscribers.
The virtual escape room aims to let fans experience the thrill of the Netflix hit series through a Kingdom-designed virtual room that showcases a world of unnatural plagues, political conspiracies, and all kinds of chaos found in the show.
Smart Signature subscribers can enjoy the Kingdom-inspired virtual escape room starting July 31 at Smartnetflix.mysterymanila.com.
ELEVATE YOUR ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE WITH SMART SIGNATURE SIM-ONLY PLANS AND NETFLIX
With a Smart Signature SIM-Only plan, subscribers can get a monthly Netflix Mobile Plan subscription throughout their 12-month contract.
The plan starts at Php999 per month with Plan S, which includes 10GB of open access data, unlimited all-net texts, unlimited all-net calls, 150 minutes of calls to PLDT, and a monthly subscription to Netflix Mobile Plan.
Learn more about Signature Plans with Netflix at smart.com.ph/Netflix.
Huawei has finally unveiled their latest smartphones that are made for photography, the Huawei P50 and the Huawei P50 Pro and compared to the previous generation, we now have a lot better camera and also a new design on the smartphone.
The Huawei P50 series aims to push forward mobile photography with their new features including advanced True-Chrome Shot, Huawei XD Optics, and XD Fusion Pro Image engine incorporated into the Dual-Matrix Camera System
50MP True Chroma Camera + 40MP Monochrome camera + 13MP Ultra-wide angle camera + 64MP Telephoto camera
13MP Selfie Camera
LTE
In-display fingerprint scanner
HarmonyOS 2
4360mAh battery
66W Huawei SuperCharge
Unfortunately for the smartphones, they might have the latest processor inside but they don’t have 5G inside which is one of the setbacks experiencing by Huawei because of the ban. As for the processor, the Huawei P50 Pro comes in Kirin 9000 processor or the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor but again, no 5G inside.
As for the camera, the Huawei P50 and the Huawei P50 Pro both packs a different camera with the Huawei P50 featuring triple camera lens while the Huawei P50 Pro packs a quadruple camera lens with the monochrome making a comeback on the smartphone
The OPPO Reno 6Z 5G is the latest smartphone from OPPO and it’s quite an interesting one as the OPPO Reno 6Z 5G is made for selfies just like their previous Reno smartphone but this one is interesting because this one now comes with 5G and the new processor which is the Dimensity 800U. The design of the OPPO Reno6 Z 5G is sleek and thin which makes it very portable and ergonomic to hold. When it comes to design, I actually love the look of this one despite being a similar look to the previous generation because this one looks already fine for me.
The back comes with a rough plastic back which makes it less prone to smudges and fingerprints. The curves at the back do help in the ergonomics of the smartphone. For the camera module, there’s a rectangular module at the back that houses the three cameras of the smartphone.
As for the ports, there’s the USB-C port below and it does come with a USB Type C port that supports VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 which means that this one comes with 30W charging so you can charge the smartphone up to 100% in only 52 minutes.
So for the fingerprint scanner of the smartphone, there’s the in-display fingerprint scanner on the smartphone which is fast enough for me.
For the display, there’s the 6.4-inch AMOLED display on this one and it looks fine with me but unfortunately, there’s no 90Hz refresh rate on this one but the colors are just fine so I’m good with using this one for me but it would be better if it features a higher refresh rate for gaming. At the upper right is where the smartphone houses the punch-hole camera of the smartphone.
For the camera, the smartphone comes with a 64MP main camera along with the 8MP wide-angle camera and also a 2MP macro camera. For selfies, the smartphone comes with a 32MP selfie camera. The quality? Check out the shots that we took using the smartphone.
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Overall, the main camera of the smartphone does produce some fine shots and I’m actually fine with what I’m getting on the smartphone’s main camera but I would like to get more take on the smartphone to know more about the camera
Verdict
The OPPO Reno6 Z 5G interests me due to its design and its features. We have here light and portable design and it’s stylish too but the best part is that despite that, there’s the Dimensity 800U processor inside that comes with 5G, an upgrade from the predecessor.
The camera of the smartphone does perform just fine for me and the features that come with it is very interesting. But of course, we’re gonna do a full review of this smartphone to know more about it.
Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has launched Signature Plan Lite — its most affordable postpaid plan to date.
Signature Plan Lite is available in two options: a SIM-Only version that you can instantly activate and use on your 4G or 5G smartphone, or a Device plan that lets you add a Smart-5G certified smartphone that suits your budget.
SIGNATURE LITE SIM-ONLY
5GB monthly data allocation
Unlimited Calls and Texts to all networks
100 minutes of calls to any PLDT landline number
SIGNATURE LITE WITH DEVICE
2.5GB monthly data
Unlimited Calls and Texts to all networks
25 minutes of calls to any PLDT landline
Kim Chiu marked her 11th year with CHERRY, reminiscing how she evolved into a bolder and fiercer woman of her generation.
Introduced as Cherry Mobile ambassadress in July 2010, Kim has been the prominent face of the brand for over a decade now.
“My and CHERRY’s evolution is multifaceted, and it is humbling that we have witnessed all this together. I am extremely proud of my CHERRY family for becoming an established brand and now being able to offer an array of products. It feels fulfilling, thinking that we’ve both already gone a long way,” Kim Chiu addressed.
Like Kim, CHERRY also thrived as it was able to bring amazing products to the local market.
From introducing itself to the Philippine market with only four mobile phones to offer, CHERRY is now proud to have five brands under its belt: Cherry Mobile, Cherry Home, Cherry Prepaid, Cherryroam, and Cherry Pet.
How about you? Share your Cherryfic memory with us!
Sony Interactive Entertainment has just announced that the Playstation 5 has sold more than 10 million units globally since launching last November 12, 2020. This makes the console the fastest-selling console in the company’s history and it has even outpaced its predecessor, the PlayStation 4.
Aside from their milestone for the PS5, SIE has also announced the following milestones:
Marvel’s Spiderman: Miles Morales from Insomniac has sold more than 6.5 million copies since November 12, 2020
MLB The Show 21 has sold more than 2 million copies and it’s the fastest-selling title in the franchise history
Returnal from Housemarque has sold more than 560,000 copies since April 30, 2021
Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart has sold more than 1.1 million copies since June 11, 2021
SIE is just getting started as exclusive games are expected to come from Playstation Studios soon including God of War, Gran Turismo 7, Horizon Forbidden West, Battlefield 2042, Deathloop, Far Cry 6 and Kena: Bridge of spirits.
Until today, the Playstation 5 has been releasing by flash sales at different stores such as Datablitz and the stocks is still an issue due to the high demand.
POCO has just launched their newest smartphone in the country — the POCO X3 GT. It’s the latest smartphone from the company that packs a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chip which also comes with 5G and some cool features including 67W Turbo Charging technology and also the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.
POCO X3 GT Specs
6.6-inch Full HD+ DotDisplay, 120Hz refresh rate
MediaTek Dimensity 1100 Octa-Core processor
8GB LPDDR4X RAM
128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage
64MP Main + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro
16MP Selfie Camera
Dual SIM, 5G
Side fingerprint scanner
67W Turbo Charging
5000mAh battery
MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11
The POCO X3 GT is really interesting thanks to its specifications since we got here a Dimensity 1100 which is one of the most powerful processors from MediaTek and then there’s the 6.6-inch display Full HD+ 120Hz which is perfect for gaming.
As for the battery, there’s the 5000mAh battery inside along with 67W Turbo Charging but the best part? the PRICE. The POCO X3 GT will be available in two variants — 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB with a price of Php15,990 and Php17,990 respectively. You can get it exclusively at Lazada.
You can get it this August 3 for Php14,990 and Php15,990 for the Global Open Sale and this August 10 for the local sale.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 is still one of the most unique smartphones in the market today as it features a foldable form factor which is still rare despite being a second-generation smartphone. When it was launch, I was one of the first ones to get dibs on the smartphone as I was really interested in the form factor, and today, I’m gonna share with you my experience with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 after using it for 8 months
Solid and tough build
One of the main concerns of people who want to own the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 is the hinge and Samsung has improved it over the original Galaxy Fold and I mean, they really improve it as the hinge of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 is capable of handling different angles. In my usage, the firmness of the hinge never changes despite using the smartphone for months, it doesn’t feel loose.
You might’ve read in a review before that there’s a gap inside the smartphone when closing it and honestly, I didn’t have an issue with it as the smartphone’s gap isn’t that big. The smartphone comes with Gorilla Glass 6 protection while the Gorilla Glass Victus protects the cover display of the smartphone and I dropped the smartphone without a case a few times and surprisingly, the glass was tough and it didn’t break but of course, I did see some scratches on the body of the smartphone. So I highly suggest that you get a case for the smartphone.
Despite being thicker than most smartphones due to its form factor, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 can still fit in one hand when it’s closed and I can still type on it easily. The rounded edges and the hinge does help in the ergonomics of the smartphone.
The fingerprint scanner is strategically placed on the side of the smartphone and it’s very easy to access and since this is also the fingerprint scanner, it’s way faster for me to unlock this compared to using an in-display fingerprint scanner on the smartphone.
As expected, there’s no headphone jack on this smartphone but the USB-C port is already enough for me as I’m using the Galaxy Buds Live for months now and it’s already enough for me but of course, your experience would be better if you have the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro. Speaking of the USB-C port, unfortunately, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 is still using a 25W charging so it still takes some time before you can fully charge your smartphone but thankfully, it supports wireless charging.
Flexible display
The displays are the main highlight of the smartphone. We got here a 6.23-inch cover display while the foldable display inside is a 7.6-inch display with a 120hz refresh rate and honestly, I didn’t mind the 60Hz refresh rate on the cover display of the smartphone and as for the crease in the foldable display? Well, I already got used to it and it isn’t as bad as you think it is. I actually forget that there was a crease in the middle after some time of using it.
Of course, the colors on the main display were great despite being a foldable smartphone and it was usable even under direct sunlight. The colors were great and there were no damages or even discoloration despite using the smartphone for months. The crease of the smartphone also didn’t change.
Flex mode
The Flex mode was one of the unique features of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 and in my usage, this was really helpful especially when I’m taking photos or videos of myself so I don’t have to use a tripod anymore. It’s also perfect when checking photos and watching videos as I don’t have to hold the smartphone anymore when placing it on a flat surface
I installed the Nicelock and also the Multistar inside the application on the Galaxy Z Fold2 as I can customize my usage of the smartphone. Whenever I fold the smartphone I can use half the screen for one app and another for the other half. It’s perfect for me when I’m writing my reviews on a table and I only have my Z Fold 2.
Normal battery life
As for the battery life of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2, I’m just fine with it and the smartphone could last a day of normal usage for me but sometimes, I still bring a powerbank with me but compared to other flagship smartphones out there in the market, it’s still lagging at 25W.
Software and performance
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 comes in One UI 3.1 based on Android 11 and so far, I didn’t have any problems with it. Of course, the apps and look of the One UI are still the same but since this is a foldable smartphone, there are features that are exclusive to the smartphone including app continuity. Basically, when you open an application on the cover display, you can still continue using it on a larger display without problems.
My problem with the Galaxy Fold has been fixed too as apps don’t weirdly stretch anymore when opening it on the cover display then switching it to the foldable display. However, switching some app’s screen ratio from the cover display to the foldable display might require you to restart the game or app in case it’s not supported.
As for the performance, I’m really happy that they’ve used the Snapdragon 865+ on this one instead of the Exynos processor as the Snapdragon variant produces less heat and consistent performance, and in our benchmarks, I was pretty happy with the results that I got on the smartphone.
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When it comes to gaming, the performance of the smartphone was really good and as expected, it was able to run all of the games that I want on the smartphone including Genshin Impact but of course, it was able to run at the highest settings however I notice that the FPS wasn’t consistent after some time of use which is what I expected on the smartphone for its specs.
Camera
The camera of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 isn’t on par with the one on the Samsung Galaxy S21 series and I’ve seen improvements after the updates on the smartphone. But first, let’s talk about the triple rear camera of the smartphone. There are three 12MP cameras which are wide, telephoto, and ultrawide. For the selfie cameras, there are two selfie cameras with one on the cover display and the other one on the foldable display.
As expected, the ultrawide doesn’t have the same quality as the main camera but the main camera of the smartphone does perform just fine, it’s just that it’s not the best one in the flagship segment.
Most of the shots that I took were just fine but I notice that it’s not the sharpest one out there and in low light, it doesn’t have the same quality that we’re getting on the Galaxy S21 series but hey, at least it’s still fine.
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As for the selfie camera, there’s the 10MP selfie camera on both the cover display and the foldable display of the smartphone. I was happy with the selfie cameras on the smartphone and it was fine for video calls and selfies but again, it’s not the best out there in the market.
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But the best part about it is that I can fold the smartphone and use flex mode with it. Not only that, because I can also use this so I don’t have to use a tripod for the smartphone anymore. I can take videos without problems on the selfie camera of the smartphone thanks to it.
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 is definitely unique. It has fixed the problems that we encountered on the original Galaxy Fold including a better hinge, flex mode, and of course, better app continuity. There’s an upgrade in the rear camera and yes, it’s good, but it’s definitely not on the level of the Galaxy S21.
Again, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 is more polished and a lot better than the predecessor but is it worth it? Yes, if you have the money. It might be expensive compared to other smartphones but what we’re getting here is a smartphone that can also be your tablet thanks to its foldable display.
The foldable display can also help us be more productive and have more screen estate so we can see more and do more on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2.
Excited about the upcoming Shopee 8.8 Mega Flash Sale promo? Make sure you follow these five easy tips to enjoy exciting deals!
Shopee has shared five valuable tips to help you enjoy exciting promos at 8.8 Mega Flash Sale, such as Midnight Flash Deals, Daily Php8 Flash Deals, cashback, and FREE shipping with no minimum spend promo.
Follow these tips to maximize and enjoy your shopping experience:
BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR DAILY FLASH DEALS
Shopee is set to hold several flash deals, hence, you should stay on top of these discounted items.
To make sure that you won’t miss out on your desired products, head to the Flash Deals tab and scroll through the products. On this page, you can also see the items scheduled for flash deals. You can also click on the Remind Me button to get a notification once it goes live.
Meanwhile, Shopee hinted that bigger flash deals will drop daily from midnight to 2 AM.
START ADDING ITEMS TO YOUR CART
Before the Shopee 8.8 Mega Flash Sale, hunt for your favorite product and add them to your shopping cart. This enables you to get the best deal and helps avoid running out of a discounted product that you’ve been eyeing for weeks.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FREE SHIPPING
Shopee will give away FREE shipping vouchers, so, don’t forget to visit the Free Shipping tab on the Shopee homepage to see when new free shipping vouchers drop.
SCHEDULE YOUR SHOPPING SPREES
Set reminders for themed sales. Here’s the schedule:
Shopee Mall Sale – July 26
Sports and Motors Sale – July 27
Shopee Beauty Day – July 28
Electronics Sale – July 29
ShopeePay Day – July 30
Home and Outdoors Sale – July 31
Shoes and Bags Sale – August 1
Toys, Kids, and Babies Sale – August 2
Groceries and Pet Care Sale – August 3
Fashion Sale – August 4
Mobile and Laptops Sale – August 5
GET MORE DEALS WITH SHOPEEPAY
Enjoy more exclusive deals when you use your ShopeePay:
Free shipping with a minimum spend of Php199
15% cashback
ShopeePay Php1 Deals
Php10 worth of data for only Php1
Up to 25% cashback on Bills Payment
Up to 20% cashback when you scan to pay with ShopeePay for COD orders with ShopeeXpress rider
THERE’S MORE!
Consumers also have a chance to win more ShopeePay credits when they join the #BudolFinds challenge on TikTok from July 26 to August 28.
To join, they simply have to buy products on Shopee, then shoot a creative 30-second review and include the hashtag #BudolFinds in the caption. The lucky winner will receive up to Php5,000 worth of ShopeePay credits.
So, what are you waiting for? Shopee 8.8. Mega Flash Sale runs until August 8 only.
The design of the OPPO Reno6 Z 5G is sleek and thin which makes it very portable and ergonomic to hold. When it comes to design, I actually love the look of this one despite being a similar look to the previous generation because this one looks already fine for me.
