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Vivo Y15 is now down to Php7,999

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Vivo Philippines is slashing off the price of their smartphone — the Vivo Y15. The smartphone features a large 5000mAh battery with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. At the back, the smartphone features a 13MP rear camera + 8MP + 2MP triple-lens rear camera. The Vivo Y15

Vivo Y15 Specs

  • 6.35-inch Halo FullView display, HD+ resolution
  • MediaTek MT6762 Processor
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB Internal Storage, expandable via MicroSD
  • 13MP+8MP 120-degree wide-angle lens+2MP depth sensor
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, BD, Galileo
  • Rear Fingerprint Scanner
  • Dual SIM, LTE
  • 5000mAh battery
  • FunTouch OS 9 based on Android 9 Pie

The smartphone is available in Aqua Blue and Burgundy Red colors and it’s initially available at Php9,999 but you can get the smartphone now for Php7,999.

Realme X50 5G launches with 120Hz display

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Realme has unveiled a brand new smartphone at CES 2020 and it’s the Realme X50 5G. Everyone’s getting on board with 5G and Realme doesn’t want to get left out with their newest smartphone. The Realme X50 will come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G which is the first 5G-integrated chipset of Qualcomm

The Realme X50 will also feature a 6.57-inch hole punch LCD display with 90.48% screen-to-body ratio and also a 120Hz refresh rate and it is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Aside from that, Realme will be introducing a 4200mAh battery on the smartphonew with 30W VOOC Flash Charging technology and it will come with a 64MP main camera, 12MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP ultra-macro lens. Then on the selfie camera, there’s the 16MP f.20 selfie camera and an 8MP ultra wide-angle lens. The smartphone supports 960fps slow motion too.

The smartphone will still come with ColorOS but this one would have the brand-new realme UI design which is a first in the company.

Realme won’t stop releasing 5G smartphones this year as the company is expected to release more 5G devices in multiple price segments.

World of Dragon Nest now available for download!

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If you’re a big fan of the Dragon Nest series then you’ll be happy to know that the World of Dragon Nest is now available for download on both iOS and Android. The game will be different as this one will be an open world MMORPG which is a first in the Dragon Nest IP.

The game system is different as this one has an open world genre but of course, the elements are still very familiar including the 4 familiar classes with an additional ‘Slayer’ class in the game.

The game will still be action-packed and it will have different PvP modes including single PvP in where you can do 1v1 PVP or even Team PvP in where you can team up and battle up to 4 players. You can also experience up to 200 players fighting simultaneously in Siege war.

If you want to download World of Dragon Nest on your smartphone, you can download the game at the links below:

Lenovo unveils the ThinkPad X1 Fold, the first foldable PC

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At CES 2020, Lenovo has unveiled the details of the first foldable PC, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold. This notebook is an always-connected PC and it is powered by Intel Core processors with Intel Hybrid Technology. The foldable device will come with Windows 10X and it is expected to be available this mid-2020.

So why do you need a foldable device like this? Well, there are many use cases for the ThinkPad X1 Fold. When folded, you can use the half of the device as your keyboard or even use the Bluetooth Mini Fold Keyboard by just placing it on the device and it will automatically detect the keyboard and Windows 10X will adjust the software for that.

You can also use the tablet unfolded in where you can take advantage of the large 13.3 inch OLED display and of course, use it in landscape mode and use the Bluetooth keyboard for the device.

The ThinkPad X1 Fold will come with a pOLED display so you’ll be sure that the device’s display is strong enough for folding. The ThinkPad X1 Fold will come with Windows 10 but Windows 10x will come at a later date. The ThinkPad X1 fold is expected to start at $2499 (Php126,986~). The ThinkPad X1 Fold stand is expected to be available at a later date.

ASUS Zephyrus G14 brings RTX graphics and hidden LED dot-matrix display

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ASUS has just unveiled one of the coolest notebooks in the market today and it’s the ASUS Zephyrus G14. This is one is quite unique because this gaming notebook packs a hidden LED dot-matrix display on the lid that offers customizable lights, graphics, animations and other effects over a thousand mini LEDs on the lid of the notebook.

Another noticeable aesthetic design on this notebook is that it’s minimal compared to the previous generations of ASUS ROG notebooks. This one has a cleaner look and it doesn’t scream that it’s a gaming notebook.

Inside the notebook is the latest 4th generation AMD Ryzen 4000 series H-series CPU that is paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU which is a powerful combination. The notebook also packs a 14-inch display with a thin bezel and it only weighs at just over 3.5 pounds. Despite that, the notebook promises to deliver 10.5 hours of battery life.

Other specs include up to 32GB RAM, up to 1TB SSD, and you can choose between a 14-inch Full HD panel with 120Hz refresh rate or QHD panel with 60Hz refresh rate.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Specs

  • up to AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS CPU
  • 14″ 120Hz FHD IPS-level panel with Adaptive Sync technology
    14″ 60Hz WQHD IPS-level panel with Adaptive Sync technology
    14″ 60Hz FHD IPS-level panel with Adaptive Sync technology
  • Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6
  • Up to 32 GB DDR4 3200MHz
  • Up to 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD
  • Intel WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Ports:
    • 1 x USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery)
    • 1 x USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C
    • 2x USB3.2 Gen1 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI 2.0b
    • 1x 3.5mm headphone and microphone combo jack
  • 324 x 222 x 17.9 mm, 1.6kg

Unfortunately, there’s no word regarding the price and availability of the notebook but we’re excited about this one.

Sony unveils PS5 logo and features

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2020 is the year when the new consoles from Microsoft and Sony will officially be available to the market and now, Sony has just unveiled the official logo of the Playstation 5 and trust me, it’s very familiar as they’ve been using this one for a while now. Not only that, but Sony has also announced some of the new features that we can expect from the Playstation 5.

First, the Playstation 5’s logo is still the same. Check it out:

Now, let’s talk about the hardware features of the next-generation console. First, this one would have a 3D Audio Sound which will give you a more immersive audio experience on the games that you’re playing. The next one is the haptic/adaptive triggers which will give you better haptic feedback on the shoulder buttons of the controller which is perfect for FPS and driving games. There’s an ultra high-speed SSD too which will give the PS5 very fast loading speeds.

There’s a hardware-based ray tracing too which will give you more realistic graphics and better lighting which is one of the main features of the RTX line of Nvidia graphics. Lastly, there’s the Ultra HD Blu-Ray which means that the console will support 4K.

Alienware unveils “Concept UFO” Switch-like handheld gaming PC

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CES is here and Dell has started its CES 2020 with a bang by announcing the “Concept UFO” portable gaming PC. Yep, it’s a handheld PC that can play the games that you want as this one has a body of the Nintendo Switch but this one runs Windows 10 and this one can run modern games on your PC.

The Concept UFO comes with the main unit and also the removable controllers just like the Nintendo Switch. There’s an 8-inch display with a 1200p resolution which is bigger than the Nintendo Switch and then there’s the removable controller in where you can snap it into a single controller for playing on the head unit while on a stand or on a connected monitor.

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The Alienware Concept UFO weighs under two pounds which is still 3x heavier than the Nintendo Switch and it does have a hexagonal edge that looks Alienware-ish. The unit is still a prototype and the software and hardware of the device isn’t finished yet but it’s clear that the Concept UFO will run Windows 10 and it will be able to run applications like Steam and other games without a problem since this one is Windows 10, the same operating system on your laptop or PC.

Some of the games that were demoed are Rocket League, F1 2019, and Mortal Kombat 11. In case you’re worried about playing games on a controller, keyboard and mouse would work just fine on the device because again, this one runs on a regular Windows 10 OS.

The Alienware Concept UFO is still at the early stages. There’s no date, price, and final hardware for the device but we’re excited that we’re seeing portable devices like this in the market.

Samsung announces Unpacked 2020 event this Feb. 11

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Looks like the leaker earlier about the Unpacked 2020 event was right after all as Samsung has officially announced that the Unpacked 2020 event this February 11 will push through at San Francisco, California.

What can we expect?

 

There are many products that we can expect from the event but we can already expect the successor of the Samsung Galaxy S10 series and it will be called the Samsung Galaxy S11 series or Samsung Galaxy S20 series which fits perfectly for the new decade.

We can also expect another foldable smartphone from Samsung but this time, a clamshell one. The details regarding the event are still scarce but there are a lot of leaks that are going around the internet right now.

Well, right now, all we can do is wait for the launch of the new smartphone series. The Samsung Unpacked event will be held at San Francisco, California this February 11.

Vivo S1 Pro Unboxing and hands-on video

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If you love mid-range smartphones then you better check out one of the newest smartphone from Vivo — the Vivo S1 Pro. Unlike the non-pro version of this smartphone, the Vivo S1 Pro features a 48MP quad-camera with a diamond setup. Not only that, but the Vivo S1 Pro also features the newest CPU from Qualcomm — the Snapdragon 665. Interested? Check out our unboxing and hands-on of the smartphone below.

Vivo S1 Pro Unboxing and Hands-on

Vivo S1 Pro Specs

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 655 Octa-Core Processor
  • 6.38-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Display
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD
  • 48MP AI Quad Camera + 8MP Super Wide-Angle Camera + 2MP Macro Camera + 2MP Bokeh Lens
  • 32MP Selfie Camera
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • Dual SIM, LTE
  • In-display fingerprint scanner
  • USB-C
  • 4500mAh battery with Dual-engine fast charging
  • FunTouch OS 9.2 based on Android 9.0

PLDT Home loyal subscribers treats its customers with a surprise carol from Regine Velasquez

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The holiday season was very special to loyal PLDT Home subscribers as the normal-looking group of carolers turned very special when Asia’s Songbird, Regine Velasquez suddenly joined the group and sang the beautiful rendition of the Christmas carol “O Holy Night” before PLDT Home give their loyal subscribers a smart home upgrade.

“On behalf of our friends from PLDT Home, we want to give you this gift,” Velasquez said as she presented the smart home exclusive upgrade. “We want to empower each Filipino family with a digitally connected home—ang maganda dito, you feel secured and safe. It connects you to your family anytime, anywhere.”

The smart home upgrade includes PLDT Home Fibr Plan with un upgrade up to twice the speed of the current plan, Cignal Plan 999, entertainment devices, smart speaker, bulbs, and plugs, and FamCam.

“Malaking tulong talaga siya,” said the Simpson family, PLDT subscriber since 1997. “Those gadgets would be helpful for our family because it will give us access to check on our house even if we’re not at home.” said the Calacay family since 2004. “Kapag nakaakyat na kaming lahat, [we say] ‘paki-check nga kung napatay na ang ilaw. Nako-control na pala sa app. So thank you so much for PLDT for choosing us. Nafi-feel namin ‘yung Christmas.” said the Zaballa family, subscriber since 1992.