Infinix wants to show off its prowess and technology by unveiling their latest concept smartphone to the market that packs the best technology including the 160W charging along with 50W wireless. Charging, security protection mechanisms, temperature control and many more.
The Infinix Concept Phone 2021 also features an electrochromic and electroluminescent technology that comes with the industry’s first color-changing back cover. The smartphone changes between silver gray and light blue when it comes to colors. This technology opens the doors for future smartphones with color-changing back covers.
The concept smartphone can achieve an up to 160W fast charging and 50W of wireless charging as Infinix integrates its ultra flash charge technology, Innovative Super Charge Pump, 60 security protection mechanisms and an 8C battery cell that enable the smartphone’s 4000mAh battery to be charged in just 10 minutes.
With the Innovative Super Charge Pump, the smartphone is capable of reaching 98.6% charging while overloading and overheating despite the large currents on the smartphone. Infinix Concept Phone 2021 cleverly monitors the temperature while charging too and adjusts the charging power to keep it below 40c.
For the display, the Infinix Concept Phone 2021 comes with 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 3D glass. The smartphone also comes with 64MP main lens with 120 ultra-wide angle lens, and a telephoto lens that is capable of 60x digital zoom. It also comes with 32MP for selfies.
For the processor, the Infinix Concept Phone 2021 comes with an Octa-Core CPU with 2x Cortex-A76 and six power-efficient Cortex-A55 chips along with 8GB RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. And for the software, it comes with Android 11 inside.
Samsung has officially announced that their next smartwatch OS will be called One UI Watch which is a replacement to their current TizenOS on the Galaxy Watch devices.
This means that their Galaxy Watch wearables will now use Wear OS so your previous apps should be available on the Play Store. And yes, Apps on the Play Store for Wear OS will now work on the future Galaxy Watch.
Of course, apps like Spotify, YouTube Music, Google Maps, and Strava will still be available as there are a lot of applications that are already available on the Wear OS.
Other features that we can expect are auto app installation
The One UI Watch is expected to come out on their next Galaxy Watch device.
If you are looking for an affordable galaxy smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy A12 might be part of your list. It’s one of the affordable Samsung phones out there and it’s a budget entry to the Galaxy smartphone ecosystem. Do you want to know more about the smartphone? Check it out in our review below
Samsung Galaxy A12 Review: Design and hardware
When it comes to design, the Samsung Galaxy A12 does have a solid feel but is it good? Well, it’s a plastic one but I can tell that it’s solid enough but not as premium as other smartphones. It also has a textured back at the upper part of the smartphone while the lower part comes with a smooth plastic feel which isn’t that bad.
The smartphone does come with a weight but it does add to the solid feel of the smartphone. It still is ergonomic despite its weight thanks to the curved sides of the smartphone and the smartphone’s size just fits perfectly in my hand.
For the port, we got here a USB-C port below the smartphone just beside the headphone jack. For the USB-C port, the smartphone supports 15W charging so it will take some time before you can fully charge the smartphone.
As for the power button, it’s placed on the right just below the volume rocker. The power button also houses the fingerprint scanner of the smartphone which is fast enough for my usage. The positioning on the right is also perfect for my hand.
Samsung Galaxy A12 Review: Display
Despite being the manufacturer of the best AMOLED displays on the smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy A12 only features an IPS display which is why the colors of the display is inferior compared to the other Galaxy smartphones.
But don’t worry because the display of the Galaxy A12 isn’t really bad. It’s good enough even for using it under direct sunlight. The display is also large enough at 6.5-inch with an HD+ resolution. There’s a notch at the top too and thankfully, the bezels on the smartphone aren’t thick.
Samsung Galaxy A12 Review: Battery
The battery of the smartphone is where the Samsung Galaxy A12 really shines. There’s a 5000mAh battery inside the smartphone and we got a pretty good score of 14 hours and 36 minutes in our PC Mark test. In our normal usage, the smartphone would last more than a day of usage at an average use.
But again, charging the smartphone with its 15W charger may take some time before we can fully charge it. Most of the time, I charge the smartphone before going to sleep.
Samsung Galaxy A12 Review: Performance & Software
For its processor, the Samsung Galaxy A12 comes with a dated Helio P35 processor which is more than a year old already. The smartphone’s processor might be capable of running different apps and games but it’s definitely not the most powerful at its price range.
If you’re just using basic applications like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and the likes then this one wouldn’t have any problems but you might experience slowdowns and lags when multi-tasking a lot of applications on the smartphones. For the benchmarks, the Samsung Galaxy A12 is definitely not the best one:
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It can play basic games such as Mobile Legends but don’t expect to run heavier games on the smartphone. But it’s pretty good enough to run games like League of Legends: Wild Rift as the smartphone can reach up to 60 fps on this one.
Samsung Galaxy A12 Review: Camera
As for the camera, the Samsung Galaxy A12 comes with a quad-camera lens. It comes with a 48MP main camera, 5MP ultra wide-angle camera, 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. The smartphone’s camera can perform well in well-lit conditions and surprisingly, I didn’t expect that the ultra wide-angle lens of the smartphone would also perform in my expectations. Both lenses perform well in the color department but as expected, shooting at ultrawide provides fewer details.
Check out some of my shots on the smartphone:
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Samsung Galaxy A12 Review: Verdict
Overall, the smartphone does offer a long battery life and just a decent camera but the smartphone’s processor is already dated which makes it less powerful compared to other smartphones but if you’re looking for a Samsung smartphone with an affordable price tag then you might want to consider this one, The Samsung Galaxy A12.
Samsung Galaxy A12 Specs
6.5-inch PLS IPS HD+ Display
Helio P35 Octa-Core processor
4GB/6GB RAM
128GB Internal storage expandable via MicroSD
48MP main camera + +5MP Ultrawide camera + 2MP macro camera + 2MP depth sensor
Huawei has officially launched its newest tablet in the country — the Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6. It is the company’s latest flagship tablet that packs a 12.6-inch OLED FullView display with a 90% screen-to-body ratio and it will boast support for DCI-P3 wide color gamut and color accuracy. As for the processing power, the tablet comes with Kirin 9000E processor with liquid cooling system.
The tablet will be running on HarmonyOS 2 that will come with a UI that is optimized for tablets including a bottom dock and service widgets. It will also have productivity features including Multi-Device collaboration that help you in your productivity as it has different capabilities: mirror mode, extend mode and collaborate mode.
The tablet will also support the M-Pencil 2nd generation and the Smart Magnetic Keyboard. For the M-Pencil, the tablet supports 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity so you can draw and create content on the tablet.
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 Specs
Kirin 9000E Processor
12.6-inch OLED 2560×1600 display, DCI-P3
8GB RAM
256GB internal storage
13MP main camera + 8MP ultra wide-angle + ToF sebnsor
8MP selfie camera
WiFi, Bluetooth
M-Pencil support
8 speaker system
10050mAh battery
40W Wired Charging
HarmonyOS 2
The Huawei MatePad Pro is now available for pre-order in the Philippines with an SRP of Php55,999.
You can also get freebies when you pre-order at these dates:
June 25 – June 27: Free Smart Magnetic Keyboard, M-Pencil, Bluetooth speaker and Huawei Band 4.
June 28 – July 9: Free Smart Magnetic Keyboard, M-Pencil, Bluetooth speaker and Huawei App Gallery freebies and rewards
July 10 to July 31: Free Smart Magnetic Keyboard and M-Pencil
Wanting to spruce up your home? Why don’t you add more style and light to it?
Nanoleaf — a known IoT firm — has officially arrived in the Philippines, along with its smart products that can elevate your home experience.
TAKE YOUR GAMING SPOT TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Beautiful lighting that can match your gaming setup’s style will work wonders for gamers who want to spice up their gaming experience at home.
With Nanoleaf’s Shapes Line, you can now transform your gaming spot through a single tap of your finger or voice command. In addition, it is a WiFi-controlled lighting system that sports touch reactive LED panels which flash a dynamic RGB glow.
Users can customize the colors and lighting scenes through the Nanoleaf App, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, or Samsung SmartThings.
Here are key features of Nanoleaf Shapes line:
Comes in Hexagons, Triangles, and Mini Triangles
Install easily through its Connect+ technology
Has a snap-on mounting system
Boasts more than 16 million colors
Offers intelligent color animations through Nanoleaf’s exclusive LayoutDetect technology
Project your on-screen gaming activity onto your light panels through its Screen Mirror feature
Sync your computer screen activity through its Match Mode
Sync your lights and sounds through its Rhythm Module
ADD MORE LIFE TO YOUR PERSONAL SPACE
Nanoleaf also launched its Elements Wood Look Hexagons, a line of aesthetic modular panels that can complement any furniture and interior design.
Here are the things these smart light panels can do to your space:
Create a natural glow through its wide range of cool to warm lighting options
Various curated Scenes, like a fireplace or calming waterfall
Sports touch reactive panels that offer touch controls
Voice command and compatible with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Samsung SmartThings
Has a built-in Rhythm Music Visualizer
Interested?
Nanoleaf’s newest smart lighting products will be available in the Philippines soon. Prices are yet to be announced.
Even promos are sweeter the second time around, and that’s one of the reasons why Smart Bro is bringing back its Double Data for all Prepaid Home WiFi customers.
The Double Data promo provides subscribers with twice the open-access data allocation on Famload and GIGA offers, which can cover all data requirements for school, work, business, entertainment, and communications.
To register, Prepaid Home WiFi customers simply must head to the GigaLife App—a one-stop app that lets users buy load, register to promos, and monitor their data usage.
ENJOY UP TO 140GB OF DATA FOR ONLY PHP999
With Double Data, subscribers who will register to Famload Video 999 will now score a whopping 140GB open access data instead of just 70GB. They will also receive another 1GB of data for YouTube Every Day. This promo is valid for 30 days for only Php999.
The promo is also applicable to other Famload Video and Famload Video Plus promos, including Famload Video 199, 599, and 1499, as well as Famload Video Plus 199, 599, 999, and 1499.
Meanwhile, subscribers can also enjoy Double Data on GIGA and GIGA Pro offers via the GigaLife App, including GIGA Video 50, 99, and 299; GIGA Stories 50, 99, and 299; GIGA Video Pro 199 and 999; and GIGA Stories Pro 199 and 199, among others.
THERE’S MORE!
To make this comeback more exciting, Smart Bro announced that select Prepaid Home WiFi devices will get a 50% discount from June 25 to July 15.
This special treat is exclusively available at the Smart Online Store, Smart, and PLDT stores, as well as on the official online stores of Smart on Lazada and Shopee. Select retail partners nationwide will also offer this promo.
Windows 11 has just been unveiled by Microsoft and it will bring a lot of new features to Windows that we haven’t seen before.
First, Windows 11 has moved the start button to the middle along with the other buttons for the taskbar including the apps and widgets. Windows 11 will now have dedicated widgets and as for the start button, the live tiles are now gone in favor of the app menu and also the cloud-based recommended and recent files so you can work anywhere switching from different devices.
Windows 11 will also feature Snap Layouts, Snap Groups, and desktops. With Snap layout, you can snap different apps at a different layout depending on what you are comfortable with, and with desktops, you can separate your desktop for your work and your desktop for personal usage. this will give you breathing room when it comes to working on your PC.
Teams will now be built-in into Windows 11 so you can easily connect to your friends and colleagues whether you want it for chat or video. Microsoft teams will work whether you’re working for Android, iOS, or Windows.
Xbox will also be built-in to Windows 11 and it will support DirectStorage and DirectX 12 Ultimate. It will also feature Auto HDR which is now possible even for older games on the PC. But the best is that Xbox Game Pass for PC or Ultimate so you can access Gamess pass games all the time.
Microsoft has also built their app store from scratch again with the Microsoft Store which will be your hub for everything on the PC including apps and content to watch on your PC. Not only that Windows apps will be available here but there will be Android apps too that will run on Windows 11 via the Amazon Appstore. Not only that, developers will be able to upload their apps to Microsoft Store whether it’s Win32, PWA or UWP. They can also bring apps to their store and keep 100% of their revenue.
The ever-reliable Evan Blass has just tweeted out the official renders of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G and the Galaxy Z Fold3. There were no details that was revealed along with the photo of the renders but it does show a lot of expected features on both smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 might really replace the Note series lineup as the smartphone still comes with the same form factor but this time, we’re getting here an S Pen made for the Fold. The S Pen comes with a Fold Edition on the S Pen which might suggest that the S Pen is made for Z Fold3.
At the back, there’s the triple-lens camera that packs a different design from the Samsung Galaxy S21 series but I’m guessing that the camera will be similar to the Galaxy S21.
As for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, it features a two-tone design with a dual-lens camera setup. As for the outer display, the Z Flip3 5G does look like it will feature a larger display outside.
The realme 8 5G has finally launched in the Philippines and it’s one of the most affordable 5G smartphones in the country. The smartphone comes with Dimensity 700 5G chipset which gave way to the device to be affordable. The smartphone also comes with 5000mAh battery inside and also a 48MP main camera at the back of the smartphone.
Wanting to elevate your mobile experience without hurting your pocket?
Good news! realme has officially launched its latest smartphone — the new realme 8 5G — allowing local consumers to avail of an all-around device at a much affordable price.
Sporting a stunning design that uses a combination of plastic and glass, the realme 8 5G can stand out among other smartphones at its price point. For instance, realme ensures that it will be available in stylish yet classy color variants, namely the Supersonic Blue model and Supersonic Black option.
But, of course, the device has a lot of things to offer more than its aesthetics—with the brand gearing up the phone with the right balance of trendy features and powerful specs.
ENJOY AN UNCOMPROMISED MOBILE EXPERIENCE WITH THE NEW REALME 8 5G
Ideal for gamers, the realme 8 5G boasts a 6.5-inch FHD+ screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, making sure that it can smoothly display videos or games with heavy graphics. Under the hood, it is packed with a Dimensity 700 5G processor, allowing users to enjoy next-level speed and connectivity.
The device also comes with 8GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, and a whopping 5000mAh battery capacity, letting the device accommodate daily mobile tasks without any visible lags or running out of juice.
In terms of its camera department, the realme 8 5G is equipped with a 48MP main shooter, 2MP macro lens, and 2MP depth sensor. It has an impressive 16MP selfie snapper, too.
LOCAL PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
The realme 8 5G will be available for an SRP of only Php11,990 nationwide, both online and physical stores.
