After a server-breaking Beta Test, Cabal Mobile: Heroes of Nevareth is now live in the Philippines and Vietnam.
The much-awaited mobile version of the MMORPG franchise has a server-breaking Closed Beta Test (CBT), as it recorded over 542,000 mobile gamers who tried the limited testing period. In fact, the overwhelming support from the fans pushed the developers to have a second server to handle the load and to prevent the first CBT server from crashing.
The Cabal Mobile: Heroes of Nevareth now posted more than 45,000 concurrent players in the opening minutes of the official launch.
CABAL MOBILE GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
To celebrate this, the Cabal Mobile team organized a live stream, where well-known streamers and content creators joined forces. The Cabal Mobile Charity Stream aims to raise funds for the benefit of the Philippine General Hospital Medical Foundation Inc. and other charity partners to support the country’s fight against COVID-19.
Moreover, the team also announced that the Nevareth League 2021 tournament is coming soon. Fans can expect that it will have the biggest prize pool for a mobile MMORPG in the Philippines and Vietnam.
Meanwhile, more details will be announced soon at Cabal Mobile: Heroes of Nevareth’s official website.
Want to play?
Gamers can now download and enjoy the full version of Cabal Mobile: Heroes of Nevareth on the Google Play Store app and Apple App Store.
The newest smartphone from the Redmi series has arrived here in the country and it’s the Redmi 10 Prime. The smartphone comes with an Helio G88 processor inside along with the large 6000mAh battery inside the smartphone
Redmi 10 Prime Specs
MediaTek Helio G88 Processor
6.5-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD Display, 90Hz refresh rate]
4GB/6GB RAM
64GB/128GB Internal storage
50MP main camera + 8MP ultra wide-angle + 2MP macro + 2MP depth
8MP selfie camera
4G, LTE
Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
18W Charging
6000mAh battery
MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11
The Redmi 10 Prime main highlights are the 50MP quad-camera, the large 6000mAh battery inside, an Helio G88 processor, and the 90hz refresh rate. It is still exclusive to India but we’re hoping that the smartphone would arrive in the Philippines soon.
Those are the perfect words to describe the Infinix Note 8.
But with a lot of smartphones that can also bring those three exact things to the table, is this device STILL worth considering?
Let’s find out!
Infinix Note 8 key specs:
6.5-inch HD+ (1640 x 720) IPS screen, Infinity-O display
2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Android 10 with XOS 7.1 skin
MediaTek Helio G80 octa-core CPU, ARM G52 MC2 GPU
6GB RAM
128GB storage, expandable up to 2TB via microSD
Main cameras: 64MP main + 2MP macro + 2MP depth + 2MP AI camera
Selfie cameras: 16MP + 2MP depth
4G, Dual Nano SIM
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
GPS
USB Type-C
Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Face Unlock
5,200mAh battery with 18W charging
Colors: Deepsea Luster, Silver Diamond, Iceland Fantasy
Infinix Note 8 Review: Design and Construction
If there’s one thing that has been consistent with every Infinix smartphone that we have played around with, it is their enormous size. This time, the Note 8 is not only big, but it is also tall and heavy. Meaning, one-hand usage isn’t advisable even if you have a big hand. Not only that, this device comes with a slippery body as well, demanding a solid grip from users.
Infinix dressed it in a stylish, polycarbonate body. Trendy enough, consumers can get it in different color variants: Iceland Fantasy, Silver Diamond, and Deepsea Luster. Ours flashes the beautiful Iceland Fantasy colorway, which reminded us of the Huawei P-series devices. We wouldn’t be surprised if Infinix took inspiration from them, as its gradient design really looks almost similar…if not exactly the same.
The Note 8 sports a glossy body, too, which means that users must protect it with a clear case to avoid leaving too many fingerprints on its back.
Its left cheek accommodates its volume keys and fingerprint scanner, which doubles as the lock button. On the other side, its triple card tray with slots for two nano-SIM cards and a microSD card is located. Meanwhile, the bottom part of the phone houses its microphone, USB Type-C port, and speaker grilles.
With its tall physique, it also took us a few days to get familiar with its keys’ placement most especially its volume buttons, which are placed a little higher than its ideal location.
Flip the handset on its back to reveal its quad-rear camera setup, placed in a rectangular camera hump. Its back portion comes with a discreet Infinix branding, too.
Overall, the Infinix Note 8 boasts a premium-like design that can steal the spotlight from more expensive devices. Those who prefer a flashy device will surely love this phone!
Infinix Note 8 Review: Display
Moving on to its display, the Note 8 is equipped with a large 6.95-inch IPS screen with an Infinity-O display to house its selfie snappers. And yes, its hole-punch design screams “Samsung Galaxy.” One might mistake it for a Galaxy device at first glance, seeing only its screen.
With its large display, we enjoyed streaming films and playing games using the phone. It has great viewing angles, sharp images, and accurate colors. We just felt underwhelmed by its 720p resolution, but it’s tolerable though. It’s just regretful that Infinix didn’t go all out with its display, considering that it has an enormous screen.
Meanwhile, its brightness is also a so-so when we used the device outdoors.
Infinix Note 8 Review: Battery Life
One of the vital offerings of the Infinix Note 8 is its juice. Infinix geared it with a 5,200mAh battery that supports 18W charging. With this, we expected that the device can accompany us throughout our mobile tasks as we tapped it as our daily driver.
We ran it on the PCMark Battery Life test, and it got 15 hours and 17 minutes. Our team also did a video loop test, wherein we left its WiFi connection opened, while its brightness level and volume level were set at 50%. It lasted for 11 hours and 48 minutes.
After the test, the device’s temperature was too high. It’s manageable and expected though, as we used a video that comes with heavy graphics.
Meanwhile, the handset can accompany us for almost 11 hours too when used for our daily mobile tasks. Our mobile activities for a day include basic communications, social media browsing, and casual gaming. It lasted for just 9 hours and 22 minutes when we heavily used it.
Infinix Note 8 Review: Software and Performance
The device runs on Android 10 OS with XOS 7.1 skin on top of it. It features multiple home screens, where users can organize their apps by creating folders. The phone also comes with an app drawer, which is arranged alphabetically.
We also noticed how it has unique icon styles, making it hard for us to find the app we’re looking for. Continuous usage allowed us to become familiar with its apps’ icons though.
Infinix loaded the Note 8 with 128GB of internal storage, but with its pre-installed apps, we’re only left with just 112GB. This is still enough for us to download our go-to apps, including social media sites and other gaming applications. Meanwhile, users can expand their storage up to 2TB via a microSD card.
The phone also sports a MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, paired with 6GB of RAM. With these, we set the bar high for the Infinix Note 8. But to manage our expectations, we ran it on compatible benchmark applications:
The Note 8 didn’t fail us when we played around with it. Although we’ve seen several devices that can offer a smoother and faster experience at its price point, its performance is still commendable as it didn’t lag when we switched from one app to another. We also left several apps running in the background, but it didn’t slow down.
The only time where we experienced a lag was when we played games with heavy graphics. With this, we used the perfect settings that won’t affect its performance and speed.
Its security features, such as facial recognition and fingerprint scanner, are responsive too.
Infinix Note 8 Review: Camera
When someone sees its camera features on the specs sheet, one would think that it’s really promising. For instance, it bags a 64MP main shooter, 2MP macro lens, 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP AI camera. For selfies, it is mounted with a 16MP snapper and a 2MP depth sensor.
Sample Photos:
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The Infinix Note 8 has the best and most consistent performance within the Infinix smartphones that we’re able to test. It can capture clean images with accurate and sharp colors, though of course, they weren’t as good as those photos captured by camera-centric devices at its price segment.
However, we have to be honest that we found its 64MP main camera underwhelming. Its HDR isn’t that strong, too.
Meanwhile, its selfie cameras do well in both indoor and outdoor settings, as well as in well-lit and dark rooms.
Infinix Note 8 Review: Verdict
With a large display, long battery life, and decent performance, the Infinix Note 8 can be a great device for people who are looking for a phone, designed for multimedia. Infinix could have made it a lot better, but with its price tag, we felt like it’s already worth it.
Nevertheless, if you’re someone who is looking for a good camera phone, then this device might not meet your expectations. It’s still good though if you’re not too perfectionist and will just use it for social media. After all, a few edits from a photography app will surely work!
The Infinix Note 8 has an original SRP of Php8,490 in the Philippines.
So, are you getting one? Let us know what you think in the comment section below!
ASUS is focusing on content creators with their latest lineup of products as these new Vivobooks from ASUS will now come with an OLED display inside. These new products from ASUS are the Vivobook Pro 14X/16X OLED and the Vivobook Pro 14/15 OLED and all of them will pack a very vivid and colorful OLED display.
First, they’ll pack a brand new unique ASUS logo design at the lid and they’ll also have a color-blocked ESC key along with the twill-pattern key and slogan design. Their new Vivobooks will run on the latest 11th Gen Intel Core H-series processors or the AMD Ryzen 5000 H-series processors and they got a graphics card of up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050Ti inside along with the ASUS DialPad.
The highlight of the bigger vivobook notebooks is the display. We got here an ASUS OLED display with the world’s first 16″ 4K OLED HDR 16:10 DISPLAY which will bring up to 600 nits brightness and Delta-E<2 color accuracy.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14X and 16X OLED will come with up to RTX 3050Ti graphics with 4K display while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14/15 OLED will come with an up to RTX 3050 graphics and 2.8K display. The ASUS Vivobook Pro OLED series will arrive in the country soon.
Huawei has announced its partnership with key industry players, allowing them to bring 96% of the Philippine top local apps to Huawei AppGallery.
Some of the key partners include mobile e-wallet GCash, telehealth platform KonsultaMD, and online radio and entertainment channel WishFM.
Meanwhile, the Department of Information and Communications (DICT) also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Huawei in its continuous expansion in the Philippines. DICT also said that they have a good relationship with Huawei, noting that the latter has always been supportive with their programs and projects.
Huawei also revealed its funding programs for app developments across the world, wherein they have invested USD 1M in an honor awards program that recognizes app innovation in five regions: APAC, Europe, LA, Middle East, and China.
With this, innovative apps present in AppGallery get to bag prizes in multiple categories, such as gaming, fintech, and social impact.
The Huawei Developer Day 2021 Philippines also highlighted the key updates for HarmonyOS and Petal Nearby.
INTRODUCING A NEW CHAPTER FOR HARMONYOS 2
Huawei revealed the latest breakthroughs of HarmonyOS 2: DecoupledOS and hardware, sharing capabilities between devices, smooth and low latency operation, and the DevEco Studio.
With these breakthroughs, HarmonyOS can be deployed easily to various devices with distinct form factors and storage capabilities. It will also improve the functionality and compatibility of a device’s display, camera, speaker, microphone, communications, sensor, and computing.
Huawei also announced that HarmonyOS can now address underperformance challenges with a Deterministic Latency Engine, enabling the system to have accurate resource scheduling and real-time app prioritizing.
Meanwhile, its DevEco Studio allows ICT professionals to develop tagged widgets and adaptive UI layouts.
ENHANCED EXPERIENCE WITH PETAL NEARBY
Huawei recognized the rapid change in user behavior in terms of search trends. For instance, users now want a more interactive option when browsing online.
To address this, Huawei has transformed Petal Search into Peta Nearby, making it a hub that connects all local services. With this, users will now have access to all local services, such as hotels, entertainment, attractions, education, food and beverages, automotive, and more.
What can you say about these latest breakthroughs?
Let us know what you think in the comment section below!
Cherry has launched its newest Smart Air Purifiers, giving additional protection against SARS-COV2 (COVID) and other airborne viruses.
VIRUS-KILLING DEVICES
Cherry has introduced its newest home devices: the Smart Air Purifier Max SAP-1000 and Smart Air Purifier Ultra SAP-3000. Both devices are said to kill 99% of SARS-COV 2 (COVID) and other airborne viruses. In fact, they have a 99.98% PM 2.5 purification rate.
These two new smart air purifiers are also equipped with five various medical-grade filters:
Primary filter for sifts dust
Deformaldehyde Particulate Matter, which strains liquid or droplets
Activated Carbon for bacteria
H13 HEPA Grade Filter for filtering COVID-19 and other viruses that measure to no less than 0.010 microns
Negative Ion Release, which emits healthy anions that help prevent colds, flu, fever, and asthma
These smart air purifiers can be controlled via the Cherry Home application, too, allowing users to operate them easily.
The Smart Air Purifier Max SAP-1000 has a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 600m3/hr. It and can efficiently cover an area size of 72sqm, too. It has a 2-layer filter with five levels of purification.
Consumers can get it for the price of only Php14,500.
Meanwhile, the Smart Air Purifier Ultra SAP-3000 boasts as much as 800m3/hr CADR, four layers of filter, and can reliably cover a room size of 90sqm.
Want to have a healthier lifestyle but can’t give up rice for every meal? The new Cherry Low Carb Rice Cooker is for you!
With Cherry’s latest kitchen product, Filipino consumers can now make the typical chore of cooking rice more rewarding. The device is perfect for those who want to have a healthier lifestyle, as it comes with a low-carb rice feature and patented rice water draining technology that separates the sugar from rice.
It has eight cooking methods, as well, allowing users to prepare various kinds of rice and different dishes, such as Thai rice, Pearl rice, Brown rice, Normal Rice, Porridge, Soup, Steam, and Warm.
The new Cherry Low Carb Rice Cooker also sports an elegant white exterior with a touch panel display, adding more style to your kitchen. It is equipped with automatic power-off protection, preventing dry burning.
The device has a huge 5L capacity, too.
The new Cherry Low Carb Rice Cooker is now available nationwide for the price of just Php4,500. You can also get yours at www.cherryshop.com.ph.
XTREME Appliances has launched new affordable kitchen products, allowing Filipino consumers to elevate their stay-at-home experience.
According to XTREME, these new products are designed to adapt to the new normal and add more functionality and style to every Filipino household.
XTREME HOME DOUBLE BURNER GLASS GAS STOVE
Want to have a classy, old-fashioned set up in the kitchen but packed with new technology?
Then, the XTREME Home Double Burner Glass Gas Stove is for you. It sports a 6mm tempered glass, as well as a cast-iron pan support and stainless steel burner cover.
Moreover, it lets users save up to 30% of gas consumption and it has automatic ignition for hassle-free cooking.
3.5L XTREME HOME DEEP FRYER
Satisfy your cravings for fried food with the new 3.5L XTREME Home Deep Fryer. It has a large oil capacity and an anti-slip base which makes it safer and hassle-free to use.
It is dressed in a stainless steel housing and enamel coating oil tank, allowing users to clean and maintain it easily.
45L XTREME HOME ELECTRIC OVEN
Meanwhile, users can achieve their long-time baking goals with the new 45L XTREME Home Electric Oven. It features versatile heating options and four control knobs, making users feel that they are professional bakers.
7.0 CU.FT. XTREME COOL DOUBLE DOOR INVERTER REFRIGERATOR
Want better storage for your food? The new XTREME Cool Double Door Inverter Refrigerator is a must! It lets users consume less energy, saving up to 60% of electric consumption.
50CM EXTREME HOME GAS RANGE
Save gas consumption with the new 50cm XTREME Home Gas Range. It comes with three burners and one hot plate. It sports matte enamel pan supports and stainless steel exterior, as well, making it easier to clean.
PRICE AND AVAILABILITY
XTREME Home Double Burner Glass Gas Stove – Php2,499
3.5L XTREME Home Deep Fryer – Php1,895
45L XTREME Home Electric Oven – Php4,695
50cm XTREME Home Gas Range – Php12,995
These new kitchen products are now available in the Philippines. Head to the nearest XTREME Appliances store, or order to their official online stores.
So, are you getting one?
Let us know what you think in the comment section below!
Now is the perfect time to get your next tech upgrade!
With Huawei announcing its exclusive deals this coming 9.9, consumers can score up to 50% discount on select Huawei devices, including the MatePad T10s, MateBook D 15, Freebuds 4i, GT 2, nova 8i, and more.
For instance, consumers can get the MatePad T10s for a discounted price of Php6,999 during Shopee Flash Sale, happening on September 9 from 12 MN to 2 AM. Meanwhile, the MateBook D 15 will be available for a promo price of just Php29,999 + Php1,000 FREE voucher during Lazada Flash Sale from 12 MN to 2 AM.
Here are the details:
Huawei also announced that consumers who will spend a minimum of Php9,999 will also get a chance to win a new Huawei Vision S 55-inch Smart TV on Lazada or Shopee.
So, are you shopping this coming 9.9?
Let us know what you think in the comment section below!
Gone are the days when buying a gaming smartphone would cost an arm and leg. With the launch of several devices designed to meet gamers’ needs, it’s no surprise that Infinix packed the Hot 10S with impressive features to go head-to-head with big brands.
Offered at a much lower price than other affordable “gaming” phones, we have invested some time and attention in the Infinix Hot 10S to see whether it is worth the shot or not.
But before we dive deeper into our review, let’s have a quick recap of its key specs.
64GB/128GB storage, expandable up to 512GB via microSD
Rear cameras: 48MP f/1.8 main, 2MP macro lens, AI camera, LED flash
8MP selfie camera
Dual-SIM (nano), 4G LTE
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
Sensors: accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic
3.5mm audio jack
microUSB port
6,000mAh battery with 10W charging
Colors: Morandi Green, Heart of Ocean, Black, Purple
Infinix Hot 10S Review: Design and Construction
The Infinix Hot 10S is stunning as it flashes a glossy body that comes with a sophisticated diamond pattern on its rear part. It’s no brainer, Infinix didn’t fail to deliver a head-turning device that can stand out when placed beside other phones at its price point.
It features a 3D curved back, too, but this effort isn’t enough to make one-hand usage comfortable as it comes with a tall, chunky physique. Aside from for protection, we also recommend the use of its transparent hard case to avoid turning this beautiful device into a fingerprint-filled unit for it has a smudge-magnet body.
Meanwhile, consumers can choose from different colorways. Ours is dressed in Morandi Green color variant, but you can choose from Heart of Ocean, Black, or Purple color options. For us, all models are attractive and classy, but we prefer the unit we have as it screams luxury.
Although it has a tall body, all keys are placed somewhere we can easily reach them.
Its dual-sim card tray with a dedicated microSD slot is located on the left side, while its right cheek accommodates its volume rockers and power/lock button. Its top part is left unoccupied, while the bottom part comes with the 3.5mm audio jack, primary MIC, loudspeaker, and microUSB port.
Meanwhile, you’d see its rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, triple camera setup, LED flash, and some Infinix branding when you flip the device on its back.
With this well-balanced design, we can say that this is one of the best-looking smartphones that doesn’t compromise functionality.
Infinix Hot 10S Review: Display
Engineered for gamers who are looking for an affordable device, Infinix made sure to deliver one of the most important features of a gaming smartphone: a large, good display.
The device sports an enormous 6.82-inch LCD screen, big enough to enjoy playing games that need multiple controls. In fact, we love playing Call of Duty: Mobile, PUBG, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang using the phone, as it has spacious screen for its touch controls. This prevents us from misclicking them when in-game.
In addition, it bags a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate, which really works wonders when playing games with heavy graphics.
However, we also consider its display as a hot-and-miss feature, as it only flashes an HD+ 720p resolution. This makes us wish that Infinix has invested in better screen resolution to battle out other devices that come with better display quality at its price point.
It has punchy colors, and it features great viewing angles too. However, we noticed that its brightness doesn’t do well when we used the phone outdoors.
Infinix Hot 10S Review: Battery Life
The Infinix Hot 10S is juiced with a whopping 6,000mAh battery, which looks good on paper. To give you a clearer idea about its battery life, it scored 18 hours and 15 minutes on the PCMark battery life test. Although this result ain’t that bad, we just have to note that we’ve seen better test results on devices with the same battery capacity.
Nevertheless, it still did its purpose. Tapped as our main driver, it could last for almost two days when we used it for basic communication and casual social media browsing during weekdays. However, when we heavily used it on weekends, it lasted for a solid 9 hours and almost 20 minutes before we saw the need to plug it in. Our activities include heavy social media usage and gaming.
Meanwhile, it took us over two hours to fully charge its battery. This is quite expected since it only has a 10W charger, which might be a turnoff for gamers. Hence, we hope that Infinix would equip their next gaming smartphone with a faster-charging feature.
Infinix Hot 10S Review: Software and Performance
The Hot 10S is loaded with XOS 7.6 skin based on the Android 11 operating system. Nothing much is special with its software, but we must give Infinix a credit for having a clean and user-friendly interface.
Just like other Android phones, the Hot 10S also comes with a bunch of pre-installed apps, leaving us with 115GB internal storage out of 128GB. This is still enough for us, as we’re still able to download several games, social media apps, and more. However, if you feel like this isn’t sufficient for you, then don’t worry because you can expand its storage via microSD card.
Powered by a Helio G85 octa-core processor, paired with 6GB of RAM, we expected the Hot 10S to provide us with a smooth mobile gaming experience. Meanwhile, we also ran it on multiple benchmark apps to give us an overview of how it would perform throughout our tests:
We enjoyed playing around with the Hot 10S. With its powerful specs, we’re not surprised that we didn’t experience a visible lag. Shifting from one app to another is smooth, as well.
The only downside is that it gets hot when it’s running multiple apps in the background, and when we’re playing games with heavy graphics for a long time. To overcome this, we put its graphics settings at a low to medium level.
Meanwhile, its face unlock and fingerprint scanner are working fine and fast.
Infinix Hot 10S Review: Camera
The Hot 10S sports an AI camera, bagging a 48MP main shooter and a 2MP macro lens. For selfies, it has an 8MP snapper.
Sample Photos:
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Its camera performance is underwhelming for its specs on paper. It can shoot great images a well-lit setting, but photos became too soft with too many visible noises when taken indoors. It has poor night shots, too, while its Portrait mode didn’t meet our expectations as well.
Meanwhile, its AI camera can detect the subject if it’s a person, nature, and more. However, it didn’t do anything intelligent to improve its colors, sharpness, and other settings.
Good thing, it has decent selfie shots. It can capture natural-looking self-images, and its portrait mode won’t overwork its bokeh effect.
Infinix Hot 10S Review: Verdict
Overall, the Infinix Hot 10S is a decent gaming smartphone, which could be a great alternative for gamers who are on a budget. It has impressive battery life and a good display that can satisfy every gamer’s need.
However, most of its specs appear just like a gimmick, even if they look competitive on the specs sheet.
Still, if you’re looking for a device that can last longer and has a bigger display than other smartphones at its price point, then the Hot 10S is worth considering.
The Infinix Hot 10S is priced at Php5,990 for the 4GB/64GB variant, while the 6GB/128Gb model sells for Php6,990.
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