A brand new laptop has arrived in the Philippines and it’s from Lenovo. The all-new Thinkbook aims tobe the notebook for the SME and and business-minded people but also want to be their notebook for casual use. The Thinkbook line of notebooks blurs the line of the Thinkpad notebooks and also the Ideapad & YOGA notebooks as it meets the needs of millenials.
The notebook that will be arriving in the Philippines is the Lenovo Thinkbook 13S and it comes with magnesium-infused aluminum finish which gives the notebook a premium and solid feel. It also comes with 13.3-inch Full HD IPS antiglare display with a 5.55mm thin bezels.
The notebook will come with an 8th generation Intel Core i5 processor with 8GB RAM and 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD and these notebooks wil lcome with enterprise-level security and support such as the fingerprint recognition for device access and dTPM 2.0 encryption capabilities.
While it might be confusing since the more expensive Thinkbook comes with a lower span of warranty and only an Intel GPU inside, this one comes with Windows 10 Pro. If you want to check it out, the Lenovo Thinkbook 13s is available at Lenovo exclusive stores at SM North EDSA, SM Mall of Asia, and SM Megamall as well as Thinking tools SM City Cebu.
Samsung Philippines has launched the all-new Galaxy A-series in the Philippines and it’s headlined by the Samsung Galaxy A50s. The new smartphones are an incremental update from the Samsung Galaxy A series that is already available in the market except for the Samsung Galaxy A70 and the Galaxy A80. The Samsung Galaxy A10, A20, A30, & A50 all got an update and now has updated hardware or added features.
Samsung Galaxy A10s
The Samsung Galaxy A10s is the most affordable smartphone in the series and it comes with a lot of upgrades. The Samsung Galaxy A10s features a longer battery life that is now at 4000mAh which is up from 3400mAh and then there’s the new processor which is Helio P22 octa-core processor inside.
There’s an additional camera too and it now comes with a dual lens camera along with an added fingerprint scanner at the back of the smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy A10s is now available for Php6,990
Samsung Galaxy A10s Specs
MediaTek Helio P22 Octa-Core Processor
6.2-inch HD+ Infinity-V Display
2GB RAM
32GB Internal storage expandable via MicroSD
13MP f/1.8 main camera + 2MP f/2.4 camera
8MP f/2.0 selfie camera
WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
LTE
Dolby Atmos
Rear Fingerprint scanner
4000mAh battery
Android 9 Pie
Samsung Galaxy A20s
The Samsung Galaxy A20s is also the upgraded version of the Samsung Galaxy A20 and it now comes with a new processor along with a triple lens rear camera. The smartphone also comes with a slightly larger 6.5-inch display. The Samsung Galaxy A20s will be available for Php9,990
Samsung Galaxy A20s Specs
Octa-Core 1.8GHz Processor
6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V Display
4GB RAM
64GB Internal storage expandable via MicroSD
13MP f/1.8 main camera + 8MP f/2.4 camera + 5MP f/2.2
8MP f/2.0 selfie camera
WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
LTE
Dolby Atmos
Rear Fingerprint scanner
15W Fast Charging
Face Unlock
USB-C
4000mAh battery
Android 9 Pie
Samsung Galaxy A30s
The Samsung Galaxy A30s now comes with a triple lens rear camera and also an on screen fingerprint scanner which makes the smartphone a little bit similar to the Samsung Galaxy A50. The smartphone also comes with a better 25MP main rear camera and also a 5MP live focus camera and lastly, a better 8MP ultra wide camera.
The Samsung Galaxy A30s is priced at Php12,990
Samsung Galaxy A30s Specs
Samsung Exynos 7885 Octa-Core Processor
6.4-inch HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-V Display
4GB RAM
64GB Internal storage expandable via MicroSD
25MP f/1.8 main camera + 5MP camera (Live focus) + 5MP (Ultra-wide)
16MP f/2.0 selfie camera
WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
LTE
Dolby Atmos
On screen Fingerprint scanner
15W Fast Charging
Face Unlock
USB-C
4000mAh battery
Android 9 Pie
Samsung Galaxy A50s
The Samsung Galaxy A50s still rocks an almost similar design but this time, it will have a new Exynos 9611 Octa-Core along with 6GB RAM and of course an all-new back with geometric design.
The Samsung Galaxy A50s will be available for pre-order starting this September 13 to September 27 and you can get a free Samsung Galaxy Fit e. Aside from that, the Samsung Galaxy A30s will also launch on September 28.
Samsung Galaxy A50s Specs
Samsung Exynos 9611 Octa-Core Processor
6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display
6GB RAM
128GB Internal storage expandable via MicroSD
48MP f/1.8 main camera + 5MP camera (Live focus) + 5MP (Ultra-wide)
32MP f/2.0 selfie camera
WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
LTE
Dolby Atmos
On screen Fingerprint scanner
15W Fast Charging
Face Unlock
USB-C
4000mAh battery
Android 9 Pie
The Samsung Galaxy A10s is priced at Php6,990 while the Samsung Galaxy A20s is priced at Php9,990. The Samsung Galaxy A30s is priced at Php12,990 while the best of em’ all is the Samsung Galaxy A50s which is priced at Php18,990.
Earlier today, Apple Arcade and Apple TV+ pricing and availability were announced at the iPhone event. Those two are the newest services from Apple and it aims to change the game by offering a subscription base gaming services for Apple devices on the Apple Arcade and also a Netflix-like service on the Apple TV+.
Apple Arcade will be arriving in iOS 13 devices this September 20 which will launch alongside iOS 13 on the iPhones and soon, on the iPadOS. Apple promises that there will be 100+ new games that will be rolling out later this year and you can play and jump these games on MacOS, iOS, iPadOS and TvOS.
While Apple TV+ will work like Netflix and they have Apple-exclusive shows like See starring Jason Momoa and also the morning show starring Jennifer Aniston and also Steve Carrell and many more.
The Apple Arcade will be available this September 20 (Philippine time) and it will have a monthly subscription of Php249/month after the 1-month free trial.
Apple TV+ will be available this November 1 in the Philippines and it will have a monthly subscription of Php249/month after 7 days free trial.
If you’re planning on getting the Huawei Nova 5T and if you’re living in the north then you better get it SM North EDSA as Huawei is currently having pre-orders for the Huawei Nova 5T and it will come with free pair of Huawei Surround Speakers and free Iflix subscription but if you get it at SM North EDSA, you can get more than that.
If you’ll pre-order at SM North EDSA’s The Block Atrium, you’ll also be able to get a either a free Huawei Freelace, Fitness band, or a new Nova phone on top of the pre-order freebies. The first 50 claims will get a Huawei Nova 2 Lite while the next 51-200 will get a Huawei Freelace and the 201-300 will get a Huawei Band 3.
Claiming of pre-orders will start at 1PM. This promo is only qualified only to those who pre-ordered the Huawei Nova 5T at SM North EDSA
Huawei Nova 5T Specs
6.26-inch Full HD+ display with a punch-hole design
HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor
8GB RAM
128GB Internal Storage
48MP f/1.8 main camera + 16MP f/2.2 ultra wide-angle camera + 2MP f/2.4 macro camera + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
Apple has finally lifted the veil for the iPhone 11 series after a barrage of leaks for the past few months. The iPhone 11 smartphones series will still feature 3 smartphones — iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and the iPhone 11 Pro Max. Yep, they’ve just renamed the two expensive models to the pro version as it has more features.
The Apple iPhone 11 series will now come in midnight green, space gray, silver, and gold colors. Another thing, the iPhone 11 Pro will also come with a better Super Retina XDR display that has a superior quality compared to the predecessor.
The smartphone series will also come with an A13 Bionic processor that features a better machine learning accelerators and of course, better performance in all aspects. The iPhone 11 Pro will also last 4 more hours compared to the iPhone XS and the iPhone 11 Pro Max will last 5 more hours compared to the iPhone XS Max.
The smartphone will also come with a 12MP wide-angle main lens and then there’s the 12MP telephoto lens that you can use for zooming and lastly, there’s the 12MP ultra wide lens.
The iPhone 11 Pro series will also come with an 18W fast charger out of the box so you can charge your smartphone faster than ever.
The iPhone 11 Pro starts at $999 and the iPhone 11 Pro Max will start at $1099.
Apple has finally lifted the veil for the iPhone 11 after a barrage of leaks for the past few months. The iPhone 11 will feature a dual-lens camera and of course, a lot of new colors which will make this smartphone the direct successor of the iPhone XR.
The iPhone 11 will pack a dual-lens camera which now comes with a wide-angle lens camera. The smartphone will still have a 6.1-inch display similar to the iPhone XR and it will have an anodized aluminum build.
For the first time, the iPhone now comes with night mode but unlike other Android phones, the night mode will come in automatically and it will definitely brighten up the shots that you took on your iPhone.
The iPhone 11 will also feature for the first a slo-mo video recording on the front camera of the smartphone and it will be fun to shoot for your social media posts.
Inside the smartphone is an A13 Bionic chipset and according to Apple, it’s the fastest CPU and GPU in the smartphone today. The smartphone will also have a 1 hour longer battery life compared to the iPhone XR and honestly, it was quite great already.
The iPhone 11 will start at $699 which is starts cheaper compared to the predecessor.
Apple has just unveiled the Apple Watch Series 5 and it now features an always-on display which is the first in the series. And of course, the watch will also come with a lot of new features including a built-in compass and of course, still, maintain all-day battery life.
The Apple Watch Series 5 will also come with a brand new watch faces that will fit perfectly for its always-on display and then there’s the compass that lets you see the latitude, incline, and elevation of your position right now. The wearable device will also come with GPS
The Apple Watch Series 5 will start at $399 for the GPS version
Apple has surprised us today by offering a brand new generation of the iPad and it’s the 7th-generation iPad that comes with a bigger display and also a better performance. Not only that, the iPad 10.2 also comes with a smart connector so you can also connect an external keyboard similar to the iPad Air.
Since we’re getting the iOS 13, the iPad 10.2 will also support external flash drives and of course, get the features that we love on the iOS 13. This tablet will also support the Apple Pencil 1 which is used by the first iPad Pro and also the iPad Air & iPad Mini.
The tablet will still have a home button with a fingerprint scanner or Touch ID and unfortunately, the processor is still A10 Fusion Chip which is getting dated already.
Apple Arcade wants to change the game in the Apple ecosystem by offering subscription-based games on the App Store. Instead of buying games or even downloading in-app purchase heavy games, you’ll be having a game that is premium and it won’t be relying too much on in-app purchases and it will be a console-level experience.
Another attractive feature of Apple Arcade is that they’ll be arriving at the MacOS, iOS, iPadOS, and TvOS. Yep, once you subscribe to Apple Arcade, it will be downloaded to the device and you can play it anywhere you want.
Apple Arcade will be available this September 19 and it will have a monthly subscription of $4.99/month for the family subscription
The OPPO Reno comes in two variants – OPPO Reno 10x Zoom and the OPPO Reno which is a mid-range smartphone. And today, we’ll review the OPPO Reno, a mid-range smartphone that is focused for people who are on the creative side and who wants to have a more immersive experience on the smartphone. Check out what we think about the smartphone in our review.
OPPO Reno Review: Design and Construction
We already have a review of the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom here in case you’re curious about its bigger and better brother. Well, the OPPO Reno does have a lot of similarities to its bigger brother. First, the OPPO Reno is beautiful and it looks similar to the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom.
There’s the glass build on the back and front but this one has smaller dimensions since we have a smaller display. We also have one less camera on this smartphone and it loses the 60x zoom. But since the OPPO Reno is smaller, this one has a more ergonomic feel and it is handier compared to the Reno 10x Zoom.
But yeah, it’s still slippery so I suggest that you use the included plastic case on this smartphone. In case you’re not using the case, the smartphone doesn’t have a protruding camera so to avoid scratches on the glass of the camera, there’s a round dot at the back that protects the camera by stopping the smartphone to lie flat on a surface.
At the top is where you can find the “shark-fin” pop-up selfie camera and it does work well. You can also find the LED flash of the smartphone at the shark-fin pop-up camera of the smartphone. Below, you’ll be surprised to know that the 3.5mm audio jack exists on the smartphone alongside the USB-C that supports VOOC 3.0 Charging.
The smartphone also features an in-display fingerprint scanner and it was quite fast but there’s a face unlock too which will be just fine to use as this one doesn’t the slowest nor the fastest pop-up camera but it will do its job well.
OPPO Reno Review: Display
The OPPO Reno features a smaller 6.4-inch display but do not worry, we still have a Full HD+ resolution in here and there’s the AMOLED in-cell panel in here so the quality and the display quality of the smartphone is still the same. Yes, it’s immersive but since we got a smaller size and lighter body in here, this one is better to use in one hand compared to its bigger brother.
With regards to the quality, the colors are vivid and the smartphone is bright even at direct sunlight. Everything is fine on using the display of the smartphone.
OPPO Reno Review: Battery Life
The OPPO Reno features a 3765mAh battery inside. In our review, the smartphone can last a single workday of usage even with casual gaming on the side. I was able to get a score of 9 hours and 59 minutes in PC Mark which is just average but in my real-life usage, I didn’t ask for a powerbank on this smartphone.
But in case you’re worried about running out of battery life, there’s support for 20W VOOC 3.0 Fast Charging on the smartphone. However, I’m a little bit disappointed that I didn’t get to see the SuperVOOC Fast Charging in this smartphone.
OPPO Reno Review: Software
The smartphone also runs on ColorOS based on Android 9 Pie and inside, there’s spacious storage of 256GB too however, we got a lower RAM here at 6GB compared to the bigger brother’s 8GB RAM. So what can we expect on this one? Well, the UI is pretty snappy and there pretty useful included apps such as the Phone Manager for optimization and also ORoaming for your roaming needs. Overall, the ColorOS 6 on this smartphone is fast, snappy and I didn’t encounter any problems with its optimization and speed.
OPPO Reno Review: Performance
One of the biggest difference of the OPPO Reno compared to its bigger brother is its performance. Inside this smartphone is a Snapdragon 710 processor instead of the flagship Snapdragon 855 processor. Also, there’s a 6GB of RAM.
Don’t get me wrong here, the Snapdragon 710 processor inside this smartphone is still capable of playing a lot of games and I won’t have any problems working with this smartphone on my favorite apps and games. However, it won’t have the same experience as the Snapdragon 855 processor. Check out the benchmarks of the smartphone below:
In gaming, I can easily see that the settings can’t be maxed out unlike the Snapdragon 855 processor. But again, the Snapdragon 710 will still do just fine in both apps and games. Check out the Gamebench scores that I got on the smartphone:
OPPO Reno Review: Camera
Despite the lack of the third camera on the back of the smartphone that can be used for zooming, the OPPO Reno will do well as long as you don’t use your OPPO Reno for zooming. To give you an idea, the OPPO Reno still got a 48MP rear camera along with 5MP camera for depth sensing and then there’s the 16MP f/2.0 selfie camera on the “Shark-Fin” Pop-up camera.
If you’re worried about damaging the pop-up camera of the smartphone when you drop it, well, you don’t have to because the smartphone will automatically close the pop-up camera if the smartphone detects that the device is falling.
The camera features up to 4K@30fps video recording and of course, there’s the night mode that lets you capture night mode on the smartphone. If you’re curious about the camera, you can check out our shots using the OPPO Reno below:
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OPPO Reno Review: Verdict
The OPPO Reno is a decent mid-range smartphone when it comes to design. When it comes to performance, well, we do have a lot of smartphones that offers a more powerful processor. But if you’re looking for a stylish smartphone and you want to have an immersive feel or view on the smartphone then this one might be the right one for you.
And oh, the OPPO Reno does have a headphone jack which is a big plus for some people.
