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Tecno Camon 16 Unboxing and Quick Review

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Tecno Camon 16 Unboxing and Quick Review

You might not be familiar with Tecno Mobile but they have been around for a while and they have different smartphones that are already available in the market including their latest one — the Tecno Mobile Camon 16. This smartphone features a quad-camera setup with a main 48MP camera, a Helio G70 Octa-Core processor inside, a large 6.8-inch dot-in display, and support for 18W Charging.

Unboxing

Inside the box, you can find here the manual, the phone, a jelly case, earphones, manuals, micro-usb to USB-A cable, and the charger. But despite having a smartphone that supports 18W Fast charging, the Tecno Camon 16 doesn’t come with an 18W charger. The charger that comes with it is only 10W.

Design

The Tecno Camon 16 comes with a large body which means that the smartphone also comes big in terms of features. But first, we gotta talk about the design of the smartphone. It comes with a plastic build and for its affordable price, I wouldn’t really complain. Again, it has a large body which means that the smartphone would be harder to hold for some people but the curve on the sides does help me when I’m holding the smartphone.

As for the buttons, the power button and also the volume rocker are connected at the right side of the smartphone and it’s reachable enough for most hands but I can’t say the same for those people who have shorter fingers and smaller hands.

At the back is where you can find the camera module of the smartphone that covers a large amount of the back cover of the smartphone. Again, the back cover is made up of plastic and it doesn’t feel really that premium. But it also houses the fingerprint scanner of the smartphone and it was fast as expected but you can also opt for the face unlock if you’re not a fan of that. As for the battery, this one comes with 5000mAh battery

Display

We also got here a large 6.8-inch display with an HD+ resolution. It also houses the front-facing camera with its punch-hole design. I was actually surprised that the smartphone does have a large display and it’s perfect for watching movies on YouTube and also on Netflix. Playing games on the smartphone is also enjoyable as we can have a larger screen estate so playing games like Mobile Legends would be more immersive and better.

As for the colors and resolution, it isn’t the best one that we’ve seen even at its price range but it does offer a large screen estate which may attract people who want to experience an immersive display.

Software and Performance

As for the software, the Tecno Camon 16 comes with HiOS launcher and boy, the UI is far from vanilla. The launcher comes with a vertical app drawer and it comes with a lot of preinstalled applications so I highly suggest that you remove the unnecessary apps that you wouldn’t use on the smartphone.

For the performance, well, we got here an exciting Helio G70 Octa-Core Processor in this smartphone and it is paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. This combination has led to a responsive and a pretty good performance for its price. So if you’re planning on playing this smartphone, do expect it to run different apps without a problem and for the games, you just have to turn down the settings in case you’re not happy with the frames. Since we got here a 128GB of internal storage, that will be more than enough for most people if you’re planning on installing a lot of games.

Check out the benchmarks that we got on the smartphone:

Camera

The main feature and probably its biggest selling point of the smartphone is the camera. First, we got here the 16MP selfie camera on the smartphone and surprisingly, it fared better than I expected. It was quite sharper than my expectations and the colors were fine.

For the rear camera of the smartphone, there’s the 48MP main camera, a macro lens, AI lens, and the bokeh DOF Camera. Unfortunately, there’s no quad-camera setup. One of the features that they’re boasting on the smartphone is the ultra night lens and the smartphone was able to do just that. Check out the shots that we took using the smartphone:

The night shots below weren’t that sharp and it’s a little soft but it was completely dark when it was shot so overall, I was still happy with it.

Verdict

The Tecno Camon 16 is an interesting addition to the industry. It features an interesting quad-camera setup and then there’s the Helio G70 Octa-Core processor inside which is more than enough for most people. The display on this one is also gigantic with its 6.8-inch display but it’s only at HD+ and the build quality of the smartphone feels really plastic.

The new iPad Pro will now come with M1 chip and Liquid XDR display

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The new iPad Pro will now come with M1 chip and Liquid XDR display

Apple is taking the all-new iPad Pro to a whole new level as the company has just announced the brand new iPad Pro which will now come with the M1 chip which is the same chip that is being used by the new iMac, Macbook Air, and Macbook Pro.

Another improvement on the iPad Pro is the inclusion of 5G inside which is expected since the iPhone 12 series now comes with 5G. The display on the 12.9″ will be a lot better too as this one will come with Liquid Retina XDR display, the same display being used on the Apple XDR Display.

Now that the M1 comes to the iPad Pro, we can get to experience the benefit of the M-series chips to the iPad Pro. This chip delivers 50% faster CPU performance than the A12Z and it will have a 40% faster performance in terms of GPU. This makes sure that the iPad Pro will have the power to edit videos and play games smoothly. Another benefit of the M1 chip on the iPad Pro is that the new iPad Pro now comes with support for Thunderbolt and USB 4 so this means that can connect devices that support Thunderbolt and even use the Pro Display XDR at full 6K resolution.

There’s the TrueDepth Camera system too on the iPad Pro with its 12MP ultra wide front camera. This means that the iPad’s front-facing camera will follow the user movements and you don’t have to move the iPad Pro when you’re in a video call to fit in the frame.

Other cool new features for the iPad Pro is the ISP and the Neural Engine on the M1 unlock more capabilities on the camera system of the iPad Pro and it will have a better camera system as it supports Smart HDR3, USP, and LiDAR scanner. The magic keyboard will also now come in white color.

Check out the price and variants of the iPad Pro:

iPad Pro 11″ WiFi Only

  • 128GB – Php45,990
  • 256GB – Php51,990
  • 512GB – Php63,990
  • 1TB – Php87,990
  • 2TB – Php111,990

iPad Pro 11″ WiFi +5G

  • 128GB – Php54,990
  • 256GB – Php60,990
  • 512GB – Php72,990
  • 1TB – Php96,990
  • 2TB – Php120,990

iPad Pro 12.9″ WiFi Only

  • 128GB – Php62,990
  • 256GB – Php68,990
  • 512GB – Php80,990
  • 1TB – Php104,990
  • 2TB – Php128,990

iPad Pro 12.9″ WiFi +5G

  • 128GB – Php71,990
  • 256GB – Php77,990
  • 512GB – Php89,990
  • 1TB – Php113,990
  • 2TB – Php137,990

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!

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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

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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

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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!

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