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The new iMac now comes in M1 chip, new design, and seven new color options

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The new iMac now comes in M1 chip, new design, and seven new color options

The iMac not only got the new M1 chip that was introduced in the Macbook lineup but the iMacs now comes in 7 new color options. The new iMac now comes in 24-inch 4.5K retina display and also some new awesome features including a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, the best speaker in all Macs, and a better mic which makes the iMac perfect for work from home setup.

The new iMac will now come in a new design. First, it features an array of colors — green yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, and silver. and it will have a design similar to the iPad Pro. Curved sides and a flat back. The iMac will also come with a new power connector that magnetically attaches to the mac with a woven 2-meter color-matched cable that is connected to an adapter with a LAN port. As for the other ports, the iMac comes with an up to 2x thunderbolt port and another 2x USB-C port

For the display, we got here a 24″ 4.5K Retina display and it comes with a P3 wide color gamut with over a billion colors and 500 nits of brightness. This makes the iMac perfect for editing photos and videos.

As for the M1 chip inside the iMac, Apple promises a leap in performance compared to the previous generation of iMac. It promises 85% better CPU performance and 2X better GPU performance compared to the previous generation. So do expect that you can get a better performance in apps like Final Cut Pro X and Photoshop. The M1 chip will also let you run iPhone and iPad apps on the Mac natively.

The new iMac also got an upgrade when it comes to its accessories. The magic keyboard, magic mouse, and magic trackpad are now color-matched to the iMac. Not only that because the accessories now come with Touch ID.

The new iMac will start at Php73,990 and if you’re buying one, I highly suggest that you get at least the mid-variant to get better features more powerful hardware inside. Check out the prices and the colors of the iMac below:

No word yet regarding availability in the Philippines

Apple AirTag Unveiled!

Jam Ancheta
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Apple AirTag Unveiled!

Apple has just unveiled the Airtag and it’s a small tracking device that lets you track items such as keys and wallets as long as you attach your Airtag. The Airtag will use the Find My network and it will also have a U1 chip inside.

Unlike other tracking devices, the Apple AirTag comes with precision finding which will give users the exact direction and distance of your AirTag. It’s also IP67 water and dust resistant and it will also have a built-in speaker.

You can also customize the AirTag with emojis or text with engraving. The Apple AirTag requires iPhone or iPod Touch running on iOS 14.5 or later or iPad running on iPadOS 14.5 or later. It will be available in and four packs for $29 and $99

Huawei offers up to 25% discount with its special summer promo

Ciara Alarcon
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Huawei offers up to 25% discount with its special summer promo

Huawei has a cool treat to consumers, offering up to 25% discount on their select products with their special summer sale.

The has a unique bundled promo, wherein consumers who will buy two select Huawei products will score a 25% discount on the lower-priced item upon bill checkout. To enjoy the promo, all you have to do is register to the Huawei App Centre and avail of the voucher code, or go directly to select Huawei stores.

Participating Huawei devices include:

  • Huawei Mate40 Pro 5G – Php48,999
  • Huawei WatchFit – Php4,999
  • Huawei GT 2 Pro – Php10,790
  • Huawei MatePad T8 – Php5,990
  • Huawei MatePad T10 – Php6,999
  • Huawei MatePad T10s – Php12,999
  • Huawei FreeBuds Pro – Php7,999

The promo runs until April 30, 2021.

Interested? Visit this link to know more about this deal, and to discover the nearest participating stores.

Grab rolls out PayLater feature with 0% interest

Ciara Alarcon
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Grab rolls out PayLater feature with 0% interest

Do you want to enjoy Grab services, and pay later in one monthly bill?

You can do it now through the app’s new PayLater feature, allowing users to shop, dine, ride, and pay at a later date without interest.

HOW PAYLATER WORKS

Grab is bringing its PayLater feature to the Philippines, giving users more payment options to choose from.

The feature is available to loyal Grab users who regularly use the app and those who have significant transactions across Grab’s various services. Those who qualify for the feature will see PayLater as one of their payment methods, along with cash, GrabPay, and enrolled cards.

To enjoy, users have to activate the PayLater payment method in the app.

Later on, users will be given a pre-approved limit for their monthly spend, which will be refreshed upon payment of the PayLater balance.

GRAB’S PAYLATER TERMS AND REWARDING SYSTEM

Those who will subscribe to PayLater will get their monthly bill during the 1st or 15th day of the month. They will be given seven days to settle, depending on their activation day.

Meanwhile, although PayLater has 0% interest, Grab revealed that users will have to pay a processing fee of 3.99% for each consolidated bill. An additional late fee of 3.99% will also be charged if the bill is not paid on time.

Users can enable their notifications to get regular payment reminders before their due date.

Grab users who will use PayLater will also receive reward points for any transaction.

Interested? Visit this link to know more about the PayLater feature and to see if you are eligible to use it.

Apex Legends Mobile Philippines beta test will start this month

Jam Ancheta
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Apex Legends Mobile Philippines beta test will start this month

Electronic Arts have just announced that the Apex Legends Mobile will be available in regional beta tests later this month and the Philippines is one of the two countries that will get to experience the game first.

Apex Legends Mobile will be designed for touchscreen devices with controls that are optimized for mobile devices and it will still be in a battle royale genre just like the desktop version. According to EA, Apex Legends Mobile will be true to the original.

They’ve also confirmed that Apex Legends Mobile will be a free-to-play game and it will also feature its own Battle Passes, cosmetics, and unlockables that can be found on the PC and console version of Apex Legends. Since this specifically built for mobile, the game won’t feature cross-play with the console and PC versions of Apex Legends.

Apex Legends Mobile will start in a series of tests. EA will start their closed beta tests in India and the Philippines and it will initially be available to Android devices only for testing. They’ll expand the tests, regions, and implement iOS support in the near future.

Source: EA

Sony upgrades mobile photography with the new Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 III

Ciara Alarcon
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Sony upgrades mobile photography with the new Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 III

Sony recently unleashed its two photography-centric smartphones—the new Xperia 1 III, and Xperia 5 III.

The brand is known for its camera innovations, and with the launch of its two new smartphones, Sony aimed to tag the devices as a mobile counterpart of its famed Alpha digital cameras. In fact, the company boasted that these devices are the first smartphones to offer a variable telephoto lens, complemented with a Dual PD sensor.

With this, when a photographer zooms further, these two devices can intelligently zoom using its impressive digital zoom features.

Aside from that, Sony also explained that the Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III are packed with a fast and accurate autofocus system, allowing users to enjoy an elevated mobile photography experience.

SONY XPERIA 1 III 5G

The Xperia 1 III 5G flashes an impressive HDR OLED display with a 4K resolution. Making sure that it can smoothly accommodate games and videos with heavy graphics and colors, the device can offer a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch scanning rate.

Under the hood, the device sports a Snapdragon 888 5G chipset, 12GB RAM, and 256GB storage—ensuring that it can handle daily mobile tasks without any issue. It is packed with a 4,500mAh battery, too.

Moving on to its photography department, it sports multiple rear cameras with ZEISS T coating. As mentioned, it has a 12MP main shooter, 12MP telephoto lens, 12MP ultrawide snapper, and a 3D iTOF sensor. For selfies, it is mounted with an 8MP selfie camera.

SONY EXPERIA 1 III 5G SPECS:

  • 6.5-inch (3840 x 1644) 4K HDR OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touching scanning rate
  • Android 11
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  • 12GB RAM
  • 256GB UFS storage, expandable up to 1TB via microSD
  • 12MP f/1.7 2mm main + 12MP f/2.3 70mm, f/2.8 105mm telephoto + 12MP f/2.2 16mm ultrawide + 3D iToF sensor
  • 8MP f/2.0 front camera
  • 5G, 4G LTEWiFi, Bluetooth 5.2
  • A-GPS, A-Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
  • Fingerprint Scanner
  • USB Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack
  • Water-resistant, dustproof
  • 4,500mAh battery
  • Colors: Purple, Black

SONY XPERIA 5 III

Just like the Xperia 1 III 5G, this device also comes with an HDR OLED screen but it has a smaller 6.1-inch FHD+ display.

Inside, it is loaded with a Snapdragon 888 5G processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, and a 4,500 juice. The same camera specs will be found in its photography department, as well.

SONY EXPERIA 5 III SPECS:

  • 6.1-inch (2520 x 1080) FHD+ HDR OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touching scanning rate
  • Android 11
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB UFS storage, expandable up to 1TB via microSD
  • 12MP f/1.7 2mm main + 12MP f/2.3 70mm, f/2.8 105mm telephoto + 12MP f/2.2 16mm ultrawide
  • 8MP f/2.0 front camera
  • 5G, 4G LTE
  • WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2
  • A-GPS, A-Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
  • Fingerprint Scanner
  • USB Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack
  • Water-resistant, dustproof
  • 4,500mAh battery
  • Colors: Green, Black

Sony is yet to announce its official pricing, while it will first arrive in the U.S. starting early summer of 2021.

Stay tuned for more updates!

Samsung intros Galaxy 14-Day Trial program for select flagship smartphones

Ciara Alarcon
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Samsung intros Galaxy 14-Day Trial program for select flagship smartphones

Wanting to buy a flagship smartphone but no device seems worthy of an upgrade yet?

Why not take your hands on the new Galaxy S21 Series 5G for several days, and decide whether it’s a match or not?

samsung galaxy 14-day trial program

Samsung recently announced the Galaxy 14-Day Trial Program for every purchase of select flagship smartphones, including the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G.

Consumers who will buy one of the smartphones will be given 14 days to decide whether they want to keep or return the unit with a full refund, depending on the condition of the device.

For Samsung, you will never go wrong with the new Galaxy S21 Series 5G, as it features topnotch cameras, a head-turning design, and powerful specs.

Some of its notable offerings also include its 5G capabilities, 5nm processor, 8K-ready videos, up to 5000mAh battery, and Super Fast Charging technology.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S21 SERIES 5G PRICES:

  • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (256GB) – Php47,990
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (128GB) – Php44,990
  • Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (256GB) – Php57,990
  • Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (128GB) – Php54,990
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (256GB) – Php69,990
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (28GB) – Php66,990

The Galaxy 14-Day Trial runs until April 30, 2021.

Sounds exciting? Visit the nearest participating Samsung Experience stores to know more about the program.

PLDT offers the fastest broadband speeds in 16 out of 17 PH regions — Ookla

Ciara Alarcon
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PLDT offers the fastest broadband speeds in 16 out of 17 PH regions — Ookla

Who dominates the Philippines in terms of broadband speeds? For Ookla, it’s PLDT.

Backed by its most recent Speedtest Intelligence data, Ookla revealed that PLDT records the fastest average fixed download and upload speeds in 16 out of 17 key regions of the country. This suggests that the company has widened the gap between its position and its rivals’ current standing in terms of broadband speeds nationwide.

Ookla’s report is based on its various Speedtest applications from different devices connected to a fixed network.

The tests later showed that PLDT has the fastest speeds in Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Central Luzon, Central Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Western Visayas, Davao Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, Ilocos Region, SOCCSKARGEN, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Caraga, MIMAROPA, and Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

Basically, PLDTis the king of broadband internet in the Philippines.

Moreover, PLDT repeats as the fastest fixed network at the Ookla Speedtest Awards, as it recorded the highest Speed Score, top download, and upload speeds compared to its rivals.

                               Butch G. Jimenez, Senior Vice President and Head of PLDT Home Business

“PLDT has been aggressively expanding our fiber network footprint nationwide, which has been key to the massive and consistent improvement of our internet speeds,” Butch G. Jimenez, Senior Vice President and Head of PLDT Home Business, addressed.

“We’ve introduced faster plans bundled with the latest WiFi 6 and Mesh solutions so our customers can maximize the speeds that our network can deliver,” Jimenez added.

With this, PLDT can brag that they have the most powerful and fastest broadband speeds that can provide subscribers with up to 1,000Mbps symmetrical speeds.

To date, PLDT has the widest fiber network footprint across the country at 478,000-kilometer lines, but the company announced that it will continue to expand and serve more customers, which is now at 3.9 million subscribers.

What can you say about this latest report? Let us know what you think in the comment section below!

Smart Unli 5G Data now available at selected areas!

Jam Ancheta
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Smart Unli 5G Data now available at selected areas!

Yep! Unli data is back and it’s available at Smart 5G-covered areas and no, there would be no data-capping and speed throttling for this one as you can expect unlimited data on 5G. Smart subscribers are free to choose from the different promos available for this promo.

Smart subscribers can avail of Unli 5G valid for 7 days plus 2 GB data for non-5G use for only Php299. Customers can also avail of Unli 5G valid for 30 days plus 12 GB data for non-5G use for Php599. For even more data, customers can get Unli 5G valid for 30 days plus 24 GB data for non-5G use for only Php799.

Smart Unli 5G is available in selected areas including Metro Manila, Angeles City, Baguio City, Cavite City, Cebu City, Clark City, and Davao City. Smart continues to expand their 5G network to over 2300 sites nationwide and 5G sites have been up at Benguet, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Pampanga, Rizal, Cebu, Iloilo, Aklan, Misamis Oriental, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Davao.

You Can Now Play Red Alert 2 On Your Browser

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You Can Now Play Red Alert 2 On Your Browser

Relive your childhood memories as you play Command and Conquer: Red Alert 2 on your browser thanks to the team behind Chrono Divide. Red Alert 2: Chrono Divide is a fan-based project that aims to recreate the popular CNC: RA2 Game Client that is able to run in your web browser without the help of plugins or other applications.

RED ALERT 2MINIMUM/RECOMMENDED PC SPECIFICATIONS

  • CPU: Intel Atom Z3700+ @1.33GHz (Intel Core i5 recommended)
  • OS: 64-bit operating system (and web browser)
  • Memory: 4GB (8GB recommended)
  • GPU: Discrete graphics card (NVIDIA GTX800 or later series recommended)
  • Display resolution: 1024×768 minimum
  • Web browser: Latest Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge (Firefox NOT recommended for best performance/framerate)

Based on the spec requirements, almost every computer can run the browser-based Red Alert 2 game as long as you have at least 4GB of RAM and a discrete GPU.

How To Play Red Alert On Your Browser?

How to play Red Alert 2 on web browser

  1. Visit https://game.chronodivide.com/

How to play RA2 on browser 1

2. Register an account – you only need a Nickname(aka user name) and a password

red alert browser - how to play red alert chrome3. Click “Custom Match”

4. Join or Create a Lobby 

5. ENJOY

 

 

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