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Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold is the company’s first foldable smartphone

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The foldable smartphone market is growing with the addition of the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold! The smartphone comes with a lot of innovative features and it has a folding display similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2. There are two screens on this one as well — a 8.01″ OLED displayinside and also a 6.52-inch display AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate outside.

Of course, the smartphone comes with the powerful Snapdragon 888 processor inside but this time, it also comes with Surge C1 image processing chip that improves the image quality that we’re getting in here. Aside from that, the smartphone also comes with the first liquid lens technology in the telephoto camera and it can offer 3x optical magnification. As for the camera, we got here a 108MP main camera, 13MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto with up to 30x zoom, and a 8MP macro camera.

The smartphone comes with 5020mAh battery and also a 67W fast charging. As for the hinge, Xiaomi is claiming it to be 27% lighter and it can be pushed further to 1 million bends.

Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold Specs

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor
  • 8.01-inch Quad HD+ OLED Internal display
  • 6.51-inch AMOLED External display, 90Hz
  • 256GB/512GB UFS 3.1 Storage
  • 12GB/16GB LPDDR5
  • 108MP main camera + 13MP ultra-wide camera + 8MP telephoto camera, Surge C1 ISP
  • 20MP selfie camera
  • 5G, LTE
  • Side-display fingerprint scanner
  • 67W charging
  • 5020mAh battery
  • MIUI based on Android

The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold will be available in China this April 16 and it will start at CNY 10,000 for the 12GB/256GB. There’s the 12GB/512GB too at CNY 11,000 and lastly, there’s the 16GB/512GB for CNY 13,000

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is your next dream cameraphone

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Xiaomi has just announced their best cameraphone which is also their flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra. The smartphone comes with the flagship hardware including the latest Snapdragon 888 processor but this one comes with a triple rear camera setup with 50MP main camera with the largest smartphone sensor in the market right now.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Specs

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor
  • 6.81-inch Quad HD+ AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate
  • 256GB/512GB UFS 3.1 Storage
  • 8GB/12GB RAM
  • 50MP main camera + 48MP ultra-wide camera + 48MP telephoto camera, 120x zoom, 1.1-inch AMOLED rear display
  • 20MP selfie camera
  • 5G, LTE
  • In-display fingerprint scanner
  • IP68 water and dust resistance
  • 67W charging
  • 5000mAh battery
  • MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra features a fast charging too and also a powerful hardware inside. For the smartphone’s camera, it will have a ISOCELL GN2 sensor.

The Mi 11 Ultra will come in the following variants and prices:

  • Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra 8GB/256GB – CNY 5999
  • Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra 12GB/256GB – CNY 6499
  • Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra 12GB/512GB – CNY 6999

Join Samsung’s TikTok challenge and get a chance to meet P-Pop boyband, SB19

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Join Samsung’s TikTok challenge and get a chance to meet P-Pop boyband, SB19
Are you a certified A’TIN?

If yes, you don’t want to miss this awesome chance to meet your idol, SB19, or win cool prizes.

Through Samsung’s #AwesomePosesUnleashed TikTok Challenge, fans are encouraged to join the contest and share their #AwesomeGrooves on the platform, featuring the SB19 minis.

The TikTok challenge runs from April 2 to April 30, giving 20 Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s a chance to get a virtual meet and greet with SB19. They will also receive signed photocards.

Samsung also revealed that 100 lucky winners will receive a Samsung e-voucher.

In case you missed it, the Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s are the latest additions to the Galaxy A-series.

The Galaxy A12 sports a 48MP quad-rear camera setup and an 8MP selfie snapper.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy A02s is loaded with triple rear shooters and a 5MP front camera.

Both devices have a 6.5-inch Infinity-V screen, HD+ display, and a whopping 5,000mAh battery with a 15W fast charging technology.

Here’s the local pricing of the Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s:

  • Samsung Galaxy A12 (6GB/128GB) – Php9,990
  • Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB/128GB) – Php7,990
  • Samsung Galaxy A02s (4GB/64GB) – Php6,990

So, what are you waiting for? Shoot your entry using the Galaxy A12 or Galaxy A02s and get the chance to meet SB19!

OPPO Reno5 Marvel Edition arrives in PH!

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Marvel fans, assemble! OPPO has officially brought the Reno5 Marvel Edition to the Philippines, allowing you to have a cool addition to your Avengers collection.

The Marvel-themed smartphone flashes a Quantum Suit-inspired design, flaunting a combination of black, gray, silver, and red. If you can recall, these are the same colors used in the suits worn by The Avengers in the movie Avengers: Endgame.

Meanwhile, the back of its case sports an “A” logo, which features two iconic elements: the Avengers logo and Captain America’s shield.

The rear part of the device is also designed around the letter “X,” which is inspired by Black Widow.

The texture of the device offers a unique feel, giving Marvel fans a taste of the high-tech suits worn by The Avengers in the movie Avengers: Endgame.

OPPO also packed the device with Avengers-inspired wallpapers, home screen, and icons for a more complete experience.

Other notable features include its 6.4-inch 90Hz AMOLED screen, 64MP quad-rear camera, and a 44MP selfie snapper.

Inside, it is packed with 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, and a hefty 4,310mAh battery with 50W fast charging technology.

OPPO Reno5 Marvel Edition Specs

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Octa-Core Processor
  • 6.4-inch 90Hz AMOLED
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • 64MP main + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro + 2MP mono
  • 44MP selfie camera
  • LTE
  • 4310mAh battery
  • 50W Charging
  • ColorOS 11 based on Android 11

The OPPO Reno5 Marvel Edition is now available for the price of Php19,999.

Those who will get it on Lazada will also receive a FREE phone case and a Grab voucher worth Php700 until March 31.

Meanwhile, it will be up for sale on Shopee starting April 1.

So, are you getting one?

Let us know what you think in the comment section below!

Huawei Wi-Fi AX3 WiFi 6+ Router Review

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Huawei has been busy making different IoT products and their latest one is one of the important ones as this one connects your IoT devices and also your smartphones seamlessly and this is the Huawei WiFi AX3 WiFi 6+ router which is will be your gateway for your different devices.

Having a router like this is now essential as a lot of us are now working at home and the demand for more bandwidth has been bigger than ever as we all go for zoom for meetings and for school and of course, we’ve been spending our time at home for entertainment and watching Netflix which is why the Huawei AX3 WiFi 6+ router is perfect for our household.

Just to give you an idea, the Huawei Wi-Fi AX3 WiFi 6+ Router comes with a premium set of features. First, there’s the 1.4GHz Quad-Core processor inside so it can unleash your need for fast speeds and large bandwidths at home. This router comes with a WAN port for your internet and also 3x LAN port.

As for the brands, the router supports Dual-Band and 160MHz Bandwidth. There’s a lot of security features too including TrustZone Security, Anti-brute force algorithms, WPA, Firewall, DMZ, PAP/CHAP, DMZ/DoS Attack protection. And for Huawei smartphone users, you would be happy to know that there’s Huawei Share and NFC for this one and you can easily connect to the router by just tapping your phone to the router.

Inside the packaging, there’s not much to see and assemble as the box contains the router, the a power adapter, a 1m Cat 5e cable, and a manual. Thankfully, all you need to do is to plug the adapter and use it already. There’s no hassle of screwing the antennas anymore as they’re already attached

As for the body and design of the router, this one comes in a slim plastic package. It’s perfect for any household as this one doesn’t have a complicated design and everything fits perfectly in the living room. And again, the NFC is a pretty cool feature as you only have to tap your smartphone to connect which is perfect for your visitors.

Unlike other routers, this one was really easy to setup as you only need to use the Huawei AI Life which is available on Huawei smartphones via the App Gallery or you can download it on the Play Store. The setup is pretty easy as you only need to scan for the Huawei WiFi AX3 in the app and the setup was really easy. But of course, you could still opt for the web browser to set it up but it will be easier if you just use the app.

With the Huawei AI Life, you will be able to see the connected devices in the router and of course, you can limit the devices connected to it or even impose a speed limit restriction. And for the parents, you can also impose a parental controls for the router and lastly, there’s the guest Wi-Fi in where you can let your guests temporarily connect to your router.

But of course, there are other features such as diagnosing your router and adjusting the settings of the Huawei AX3 router and even updating it directly from your smartphone. Which is pretty cool.

In our setup, we tested the internet in our 31 square meter condo with 1 bedroom and for our internet connection, we have here a 100Mbps internet connection and we noticed that the WiFi signal has definitely improved. Not only that, we also got here WiFi 6 which means we got bigger bandwidth which is why streaming PS5 to my smartphone via remote play is smoother than ever.

In our default router, we have LAN ports that are only up to 100mbps which is a bummer considering that I have a NAS at home and I do have a lot of files in there and transferring files via LAN is too slow for me and with the Huawei WiFi AX3 Router, I can now have 1000mbps which is way faster. However, I felt that the three Ethernet LAN ports is lacking for me as I wished that the router has more. Check out the difference when it comes to speeds after I used the Huawei WiFi AX3 Router

  • ISP Router 2.4GHz: 54.17 Mbps DL / 24.30 Mbps UL
  • Huawei WiFi AX3: 94.58 Mbps DL / 24.33 Mbps UL

Verdict

The Huawei AX3 WiFi is a good router especially for those people who are looking to expand their Wi-Fi signals at their home and also to improve their bandwidth. If you have a family at home or you have a lot of IoT products at home then you might want to get this one. It’s actually a great investment considering that our demand for our internet needs are growing.

OPPO A94 Now Available in the Philippines

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The newest mid-range smartphone from OPPO is here and it’s the OPPO A94! The smartphone comes with some awesome features that are exclusive on OPPO smartphones including a 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 along. The smartphone is also powered by a MediaTek Helio P95 Octa-Core processor and it also comes with a 48MP main quad-camera setup.

OPPO A94 Specs

  • MediaTek Helio P95 Octa-Core Processor
  • 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED Display
  • 8GB LPDDR4X RAM
  • 128GB Internal storage expandable via microSD
  • 48MP Main Camera + 8MP Ultra-wide + 2MP macro + 2MP mono
  • 32MP Selfie Camera
  • Dual SIM, LTE
  • in-display fingerprint scanner
  • 4310mAh battery
  • ColorOS based on Android 11

Other cool features that we can expect on the OPPO A94 includes dual-view video and AI Color Portrait Video for the camera and for multi-tasking, there’s the Game Floating Window.

The OPPO A94 is now available for Php13,999.

TCL 10 5G Seattle, TCL 20 SE Austin to arrive in PH

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With TCL reentering the local market, consumers can soon get an affordable 5G smartphone through the TCL 10 5G Seattle or have a decent budget phone with the TCL 20 SE Austin.

Both devices are packed with the brand’s very own NXTVISION technology, allowing users to enjoy a better viewing experience than other smartphones.

TCL 10 5G SEATTLE

The TCL 10 5G Seattle is a premium-like midrange phone, which flashes a 3D glass back with a finger-resistant body. For its display, it sports a 6.53-inch LCD NXTVISION screen with a dedicated display engine, and an FHD+ 2340 x 1080 resolution.

Under the hood, it is powered by a Snapdragon 765G octa-core processor, Adreno 620 graphics with a built-in 5G modem, 6GB RAM, and 128GB storage.

It is packed with a 4,500mAh battery, too, which supports Quick Charge 3.0 tech.

Moving on to its photography department, the device bags a 64MP main camera, complemented with an 8MP 118-degree ultra-wide-angle lens, 5MP macro shooter, and 2MP depth sensor to complete its quad-rear camera setup.

TCL 10 5G Seattle Specs:

  • 6.53-inch LCD NXTVISION, FHD+ 2340 x 1080
  • Android 10 w/TCL UI
  • Snapdragon 765G octa-core processor
  • Adreno 620
  • 6GB RAM
  • 128GB internal storage
  • 64MP + 8MP 118-degree ultra-wide-angle + 5MP macro + 2MP depth
  • 16MP selfie camera
  • WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, GPS5G
  • USB-C
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 4,500mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0
  • Colors: Chrome Blue, Mercury Gray
TCL 20 SE AUSTIN

Meanwhile, the TCL 20 SE Austin comes with a bigger 6.82-inch screen, but with only an HD+ 1640 x 1080 display.

Inside, it has Snapdragon 460 octa-core processor, Adreno 610 GPU, 4GB RAM, ad 64GB expandable storage, making sure that it can deliver decent performance as your daily driver. Users can also expect that it can run for a long time as it features a whopping 5,000mAh juice.

It can also deliver a great photography experience, as it boasts 16MP + 5MP wide + 2MP macro + 2MP depth quad-rear cameras, and an 8MP selfie snapper.

TCL 20 SE Austin Specs:

  • 6.82-inch LCD, HD+ 1640 x 1080
  • Android 11 w/TCL UI
  • Snapdragon 460 octa-core processor
  • Adreno 610
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB internal storage
  • 16MP + 5MP wide + 2MP macro + 2MP depth
  • 8MP selfie camera
  • WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
  • LTE
  • USB-C
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 5,000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0
  • Colors: Nuit Black, Aurora Green

LOCAL PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

  • TCL 10 5G Seattle – Php17,990 (Php16,490 early bird price)
  • TCL 20 SE Austin – Php8,990 (Php7,490 early bird price)

The TCL 10 5G Seattle and TCL 20 SE Austin will be up for pre-order at the TCL Authorized Store on LazMall, beginning April 1 to April 6.

It will be available starting April 7.

The first 100 early bird buyers of the TCL 10 5G Seattle will get a FREE Move Audio Bluetooth TWS, while the first 100 buyers of TCL 20 SE Austin will score Php500 worth of storewide voucher with no minimum spend.

Sounds like a deal? Let us know what you think in the comment section below.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro can help people with hearing loss, study reveals

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Do you know someone who is suffering from hearing loss?

According to the latest study published in Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology — a renowned scientific journal dedicated to ear, nose, and throat (ENT) research — Samsung’s wearable, the Galaxy Buds Pro, features a technology that is effective for people with hearing loss.

And this feature is said to be its Ambient Sound offering, which can help users hear clearer sounds in their surroundings.

To have a more accurate result, the study compared the efficacy of the Galaxy Buds Pro with a hearing aid and a personal sound amplification product.

The three devices underwent three critical tests, which include electroacoustic assessment, sound amplification evaluation, and a clinical performance evaluation.

HERE ARE THE RESULTS:

  • Electroacoustic Assessment – the Galaxy Buds Pro has met the key performance criteria for hearing aids: output sound pressure level, frequency range, equivalent input noise, and total harmonic distortion.
  • Sound Amplification Evaluation – To test if the Galaxy Buds Pro can adequately boost sound, the devices were tested at seven different frequencies and all showed an appropriate level of amplification.
  • Clinical Performance Evaluation – Last but not least, experts investigated individuals’ hearing levels both with and without the devices.

Statistical significance was observed at 1,000Hz, 2,000Hz, and 6,000Hz, meaning Galaxy Buds Pro sufficiently amplified sound at the three frequencies of speech pitches. Over 57% of participants also revealed that the Galaxy Buds Pro helped them communicate in a quiet environment.

Participants have mild to moderate hearing loss, with a median age of 63 years.

“As we develop new products and services, we are mindful of how our technology can help people to defy barriers and do more,” says Han-gil Moon, Master and Head of Advanced Audio Lab, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. “These findings reflect our ongoing commitment to creating innovations that enable everyone to better enjoy everyday experiences, and we plan to extend the test to more participants in the coming months.”

To read the full study, you can visit the report here.

Smart is the official telco partner of MPL Season 7

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Shanghai-based developer Moonton has officially tapped Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) as its official telco partner for the new season of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL).

 

Smart subscribers and avid esports fans can watch season seven of the Philippines’ largest mobile esports league live through the Smart Facebook page.

With this, fans can enjoy watching their favorite teams, who are set to battle out each other in a round-robin format for a chance to bring home the championship title and a cash prize of USD 120,000 (~Php5.8M).

On top of this, subscribers will also have a chance to win exciting prizes, as well as exclusive updates and freebies throughout the season.

Viewers are also up for exciting games, as the MPL Season 7 brings together the country’s top teams, including Aura PH, Onic PH, Cignal Ultra, Work Auster Force, Smart Omega Esports, Execration, Blacklist International, Nexplay Solid, Laus Auto Group Playbook Esports, and the defending champion Bren Esports.

For Smart, this proves their commitment to support the local esports industry. In fact, since 2017, the company has been the partner of Moonton in upgrading the Mobile Legends experience of Filipino users.

The telco giant has also supported Moonton’s M2 World Championship, wherein Bren Esports emerged as the first Filipino team to win the top prize, earlier this year.

Moreover, Smart also offers Free Games For All, allowing subscribers to get 1GB of data per day, on top of another free 1GB data per day to enjoy Mobile Legends and other mobile games available.

For updates on Smart’s esports initiatives, you can visit their official social media pages to get an update.

realme Narzo 30A Price in the Philippines

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The realme Narzo 30A is finally here and it’s one of the best gaming smartphones at its price as the smartphone packs a MediaTek Helio G85 processor inside which means that the smartphone is capable of games like Genshin Impact, Call of Duty, LOL Wild Rift and many more. Aside from that, there’s the 6000mAh battery too which is more than enough for some people.

realme Narzo 30A Specs

  • MediaTek Helio G85 Gaming Chipset
  • 6.5-inch HD+ Display
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB Internal storage expandable via MicroSD
  • 13MP Main camera + B&W Portrait lens
  • 8MP selfie camera
  • WiFi, LTE
  • 18W Charging
  • USB-C
  • 6000mAh Battery
  • realme UI based on Android 10 (Update to Android 11 coming this Q3 2021)

For its pricing, the realme Narzo 30A does have a pretty good specifications. There’s the long battery life on this one and also the chipset is powerful enough for its price which makes the realme Narzo 30A a great gaming smartphone for everyone.

The realme Narzo 30A comes in 4GB+64GB variant, and it will be available this Lazada Birthday on March 27 with Php500 discount. The official SRP of the realme Narzo 30A is Php6,490 at the realme’s flagship store