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Level up your handheld gaming experiences with the Lenovo Legion Go

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Can’t find the right gaming device that can accommodate your busy schedule? Well, Lenovo Legion Go might be the best one for you!

Here’s why the Legion Go is the ultimate gaming companion for gamers on the go.

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Stunning Visuals and Immersive Gameplay

The Legion Go features an 8.8-inch QHD+ touchscreen display with a 144Hz refresh rate, delivering stunning visuals and smooth gameplay. Whether you’re diving into cozy games like Stardew Valley or intense action-packed adventures like Ori and the Will of the Wisps, the Legion Go ensures an immersive gaming experience anytime, anywhere.

Enhanced Gaming Experience for Different Genres

For gamers who enjoy classic fighting games or racing simulations, the Legion Go offers detachable controllers and a built-in kickstand for added convenience. The hall effect joysticks provide precise movement control, while analog triggers offer better handling in racing games.

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Precision Control for FPS Games

FPS enthusiasts will appreciate the Legion Go’s FPS Mode, which allows the right controller to be converted into an ergonomic mouse for accurate aiming and tracking. With lightweight and easy-to-attach controllers, gamers can maintain their competitive edge while on the move.

Powerful Performance and Long Battery Life

Powered by AMD’s newest Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor and AMD RDNA 3 graphics, the Legion Go delivers lag-free gaming performance. The device also features Legion Space software for easy access to gaming platforms and customization options. Plus, with a 49.2WHr battery supporting Super Rapid Charge technology, gamers can enjoy extended gaming sessions without interruption.

Pricing and Availability

The Lenovo Legion Go is available in two storage variants: 256GB and 512GB, priced at Php46,995 and Php49,995 SRP, respectively.

Click here to see where you can get it.

realme 12+ 5G offers exclusive TechLife giveaway for users

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realme is offering an exciting opportunity for users to elevate their smartphone experience with the chance to win a TechLife freebie alongside the purchase of the realme 12+ 5G.

This limited-time offer, available from April 12 to 14, enhances the everyday activities of users while providing added value to their smartphone purchase.

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Enhancing Everyday Activities with realme 12+ 5G

realme’s latest midrange smartphone, the realme 12+ 5G, is designed to seamlessly integrate into users’ daily routines. With its advanced features and functionality, the device enhances various aspects of life, from communication to entertainment.

With its advanced 50MP Sony LYT600 OIS Camera, the realme 12+ 5G empowers users to capture life’s moments with exceptional clarity and detail. Whether staying connected with loved ones or sharing memories on social media, this smartphone ensures every photo tells a story.

Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset, the device also offers seamless multitasking capabilities, making it effortless to handle work meetings, browse the web, and engage in other daily activities. Its high power efficiency and Dynamic RAM Expansion ensure smooth transitions between tasks.

In addition, featuring a 120Hz Super AMOLED Display, the phone delivers an immersive entertainment experience with vibrant colors and crisp visuals. Whether streaming movies or scrolling through social media feeds, users can enjoy an enhanced viewing experience that elevates everyday leisure time.

Meanwhile, equipped with a robust 5000mAh battery and 67W SUPERVOOC Charge technology, the device ensures uninterrupted usage throughout the day. Users can stay connected and productive without worrying about running out of battery power, thanks to its rapid charging capabilities.

PRICING AND PROMO DETAILS

During the promotional period, customers purchasing the realme 12+ 5G in the 12GB+256GB storage variant for Php19,999 SRP will have the chance to win a complimentary TechLife 10-Blade Remote Control Electric Fan, originally priced at Php1,499 SRP.

This exclusive giveaway adds value to the smartphone purchase, offering users an opportunity to enhance their everyday activities further.

So, are you getting one?

Let us know what you think in the comment section!

Toyota Philippines confirms the launch of new Corolla Cross this April 12

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Corolla Cross Teaser

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is set to unveil the latest facelift of its highly popular Corolla Cross lineup, with the new variants exclusively featuring hybrid electric technology. The public launch event is scheduled for Friday, April 12th.

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We previously saw the facelift for the Toyota Corolla Cross at Thailand before in where we saw a different front-face.

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The Corolla Cross made waves as Toyota’s first hybrid electric crossover vehicle. Its sleek exterior design, spacious interiors, powerful performance, and impressive fuel efficiency quickly propelled it to become one of the brand’s best-selling hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in the mainstream market. We also tested the Toyota Corolla Cross a few months before and we definitely loved its features.

This time around, Toyota Philippines is taking the Corolla Cross a step further by offering an all-hybrid lineup.

The grand launch event will happen this April 12 at SM Aura in Taguig City at 11 AM. The event will be livestreamed on the Toyota Motor Philippines Facebook page.

Following the launch, the new Corolla Cross variants will be on display at the SM Aura exhibit until Sunday, April 14th, giving interested customers an opportunity to experience the vehicles up close. Additionally, all Toyota dealerships nationwide will showcase the new Corolla Cross lineup.

Reservations and retail sales for the new Corolla Cross models will commence on the launch day, April 12th.

Here’s how you can unleash your Portrait Photography Skills with the OPPO Reno11 F 5G

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OPPO has recently unveiled the latest addition to its popular Reno11 Series 5G – the OPPO Reno11 F 5G. This more affordable variant in the Reno11 Series promises to bring a better mobile photography experience, especially when it comes to capturing portraits. With its camera system and nature-inspired design, you would definitely love it as your everyday device for work and for shooting photos. 

But how can you maximize the camera of the smartphone? Well, here are some tips to become a portrait expert with the OPPO Reno11 F 5G:

Take advantage of the natural light

Lighting is crucial for better photos. The OPPO Reno11 F 5G’s 64MP main camera with an OmniVision OV64B sensor and f/1.7 aperture lens excels in capturing more natural light, hence, produces sharper photos with better bokehs.

Explore New Perspectives with wide-angle lens

Ultra Wide Angle

With the 8MP Ultra-Wide camera of the OPPO Reno11 F 5G, you can discover new angles and tell more immersive stories through your photographs. From expansive landscapes to bustling cityscapes or even your favorite “Gen-Z” selfies, the wide-angle lens opens up a world of creative possibilities.

Capture Genuine Moments

Mobile photography is about more than just striking a pose; it’s about capturing authentic moments and stories that reveal the true essence of your subjects. The OPPO Reno11 F 5G’s Portrait Expert Engine enables advanced features like Subject/Scene Separation, Skin Tone Protection, and Facial Enhancement to ensure your portraits are stunning and has true-to-life processing.

Take crisp selfies

The 32MP front camera delivers crisp selfies and group shots worth sharing. With Portrait Mode, you can get enhanced selfies and with 4K video recording capabilities, your selfies and vlogs will be a lot better and have more details.

Beyond its camera capabilities, the OPPO Reno11 F 5G comes in nature-inspired Magnetic Particle Design, available in Coral Purple, Palm Green, and Ocean Blue colorways.

The OPPO Reno11 F 5G is available now for PHP 18,999, in all authorize OPPO retail stores nationwide and on OPPO’s official Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop channels.

You can also avail the smartphone in installment plans via Home Credit and Credit Card payment options. Home Credit offers installment plans of 6/9/12/15/18 months at 0% interest while credit cards are available in 6 or 12 month installments at 0% interest for all credit cards.

Benefits with My OPPO App

You can also enjoy benefits with OPPO Reno11 F 5G’s My OPPO App. You can redeem the following perks for the OPPO Reno11 F 5G:

  • 4,500 Mabuhay Miles from Philippine Airlines
  • 100 PICKUP Points from PICKUP COFFEE
  • Billow Minis from BASH
  • Php 200 voucher from Bistro Group
  • Php 100 gift code from Zalora
  • Php 100 gift code from Sodexo

Nothing announces Ear and Ear (a) are coming this April 18

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Nothing has confirmed that the company will be releasing two new products — the Nothing Ear and the Nothing Ear (a). This time, the company has decided to remove the number scheme in their wireless earbuds.

 

According to Nothing, this shift focuses “the center on the product and the unique experience it delivers for each user.” However, some speculate this approach might lead to confusion in the future with potentially multiple generations sharing the same “Nothing Ear” name.

Previously anticipated as the Nothing Ear (3), the high-end product is now simply the Nothing Ear. It will be joined by the Nothing Ear (a), which is likely positioned as a more affordable option.

OPPO Reno11 5G Review

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The OPPO Reno11 is the newest member in the Reno family of smartphones. It packs a refreshing design change with a more lively design with a brand new camera system and also a new camera sensor inside. 

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OPPO Reno11 Review: Design and hardware

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One of the features that OPPO is banking on with the Reno series is the new and sleek design of the OPPO Reno11 5G. First, the colors are Rock Grey and Wave Green. The review unit that we got comes in Rock Grey and the back does shine when the light reflects to it. It does add beauty to a simple color. It’s still made up of plastic though but it made the smartphone lighter. 

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As for the ergonomics, the smartphone is very comfortable to hold. There’s the sleek and curved back which makes the smartphone better to hold but the frosted plastic back cover feels a little bit slippery to hold so I highly recommend using the case with the smartphone. 

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For the basics, there’s the USB-C port that supports 67W SUPERVOOC charging along with SIM card tray and also the speaker grill. While on the side, there’s the volume rocker along with the power button.

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At the back, there’s the unique camera module design. It’s called Sunshine Ring design and it’s really eye-catching when looking at it. 

OPPO Reno11 Review: Display

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When it comes to its display, the OPPO Reno11 comes with a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED Display with curved sides. It comes with a Dragon Trail Star 2 glass which protects it. As for the quality of the display, we do like the colors of the smartphone and it’s bright enough to be used outside even under direct sunlight thanks to its 800 nits brightness. 

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Aside from that, there’s the 120Hz refresh rate which gives a smooth scrolling and navigation experience on the smartphone and also gives you a better advantage when playing games on the smartphone.

OPPO Reno11 Review: Battery life

As for its battery, it comes with a pretty standard 5000mAh battery along with 67W SUPERVOOC Charging. It’s pretty much what we can expect from an OPPO smartphone – it’s a long battery life and also fast charging. We tested it on the PCMark Work 3.0 battery test and we got a score of 15 hours and 49 minutes which is pretty long.

OPPO Reno11 Review: Software and performance

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The smartphone runs on ColorOS 14 based on Android 14. It’s clean and it’s really easy on the eyes. ColorOS does have some cool features inside of course including floating windows, smart sidebar and more. In my usage, I didn’t experience any lags on the smartphone and it was fun to use.

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As for its performance, the smartphone comes with MediaTek DImensity 7050 chipset along with 12GB of RAM. Of course, the smartphone will run most apps and games just fine. There were no heating issues when I tried to play games on the smartphone for a brief time.

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It may not be the most powerful chip in its price range but the OPPO Reno11 5G will be able to do most of the stuff that you need on a smartphone. In our test, what I liked about it is that the chipset does have a stable and consistent performance despite playing for a brief time. 

OPPO Reno11 5G Review: Camera

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The camera is where the OPPO Reno11 5G shines. It’s also the biggest feature that was changed from the previous generation. The OPPO Reno11 now packs a Sony LYT600 sensor inside and it comes with a 50MP main camera, 32MP telephoto portrait camera, and also an 8MP ultra-wide camera.  

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Thanks to its telephoto camera, the smartphone can do pretty good zoomed shots and even portrait shots that resemble the focal of a mirrorless camera. It gives off better portrait camera shots than other smartphones which is a plus for me. 

Most shots at well-lit conditions will do just fine on the smartphone and selfies were pretty good as well on the smartphone.

OPPO Reno11 5G Review: Verdict

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The OPPO Reno11 5G might come with a little bit of price but the smartphone does offer something that others can’t and that’s the portrait shots and also its camera engine. It’s not the most powerful chipset out there but the smartphone will do just fine if you’re just into using the most basic apps and games, it also has a long battery life, and the looks of the smartphone is pretty sleek.

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Now if you want a smartphone and you love taking portrait photos then you might want to consider this one, the OPPO Reno11 5G.

Apple now allows Game Emulators on the App Store

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Apple has updated their App Store guidelines regarding game emulators. Today, Apple is loosening its restrictions on retro game emulators. This means that developers will now be able to submit apps that allow users to play games from older consoles.

This might be inline with the US government suing Apple due to Antitrust that accuses Apple of blocking certain apps to arrive on the App Store.

However, Apple is still requiring app developers to pay a commission on any in-app purchases that are made through outside links. This means that while Spotify and other music streaming services can now include links to their own subscription pages within their apps, Apple will still take a cut of any revenue that is generated through these links.

Overall, these changes represent a shift in Apple’s App Store policies. It remains to be seen how these changes will impact developers and users in the long run.

Smart now allows prepaid users to upgrade to eSIM

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PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is leading the charge in eSIM adoption among Filipinos by introducing a hassle-free way for prepaid subscribers to switch from physical SIM cards to eSIMs while retaining their existing numbers.

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Simplifying the Switch to eSIM

The eSIM, or embedded SIM, offers mobile users a seamless experience by eliminating the need for a physical SIM card. This digital alternative allows for easy activation, management, transfer, and security of mobile services.

Lloyd R. Manaloto, Head of Prepaid at Smart, explains, “Now, Smart Prepaid subscribers can upgrade to an eSIM for only Php99 by presenting their physical SIM and a valid government ID at the nearest Smart Store.”

Free Conversion for Non-Smart Subscribers

Non-Smart subscribers can also make the upgrade to eSIM at no cost. They simply need to obtain their Unique Subscriber Code from their current network provider and submit the required documents, including a valid government ID and a signed application form, at the nearest Smart Store.

Shing N. Dimagiba, Head of Postpaid at Smart, highlights the significance of this service, stating, “This groundbreaking offering for prepaid customers builds upon Smart’s existing capability to facilitate fast and convenient eSIM upgrades for postpaid subscribers.”

Accessibility for All Mobile Users

With this initiative, Smart aims to make eSIM technology accessible to all Filipinos, irrespective of their current network provider. By retaining their existing numbers, subscribers can avoid the inconvenience of updating contacts and accounts associated with a new number.

Jerome Y. Almirante, Head of Innovations and Digital Services at Smart, emphasizes the convenience of the new service, stating, “We’re making it easier for subscribers of all networks to enjoy the benefits of eSIM technology and access our innovative offers.”

Unlocking the Benefits of eSIM

The Smart Prepaid eSIM is compatible with eSIM-capable devices from leading manufacturers such as Apple, Google, Huawei, and Samsung. Users can enjoy Smart’s prepaid offers, including Power All, All Data, and Magic Data, tailored to suit various online lifestyles.

For more information on switching to a Smart Prepaid eSIM while retaining your number, visit Smart’s eSIM website.

SB19 joins Xiaomi’s #TeamRedmiNote for Xiaomi Fan Festival 2024

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Iconic P-pop group SB19 has been announced as the newest member of Xiaomi Philippines’ #TeamRedmiNote, adding their unique flair to the brand’s lineup.

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Introducing SB19 to #TeamRedmiNote

Since their debut in 2018, SB19 has captivated audiences with their powerful vocals, dynamic choreography, and undeniable charisma. Comprising Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin, SB19 has become a household name in the P-pop scene, winning the hearts of fans (known as A’TIN) with hits like “Gento” and “Mapa.”

#OurIconicMoment at Xiaomi Fan Festival 2024

As part of the Xiaomi Fan Festival 2024, SB19 will be bringing their signature rhythm and beats to the stage, amplifying the excitement for #OurIconicMoment. Fans can look forward to an electrifying performance that merges Xiaomi’s innovative spirit with SB19’s infectious energy.

Stay tuned to Xiaomi Philippines’ Official Facebook page for updates and details on the upcoming festival, where Xiaomi fans and A’TINs alike can come together for an unforgettable experience.

Don’t miss out on this epic collaboration between Xiaomi and SB19 at the Xiaomi Fan Festival 2024!

MSI Laptop’s Summer Tech Fest announced, discounts up to Php69K off

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Looking for a cool deal to beat the summer heat? Look no further than MSI Laptop’s Summer Tech Fest, where you can score some of the hottest deals on select laptop models, along with cool discounts and bundles.

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Discounts up to Php69,000 Off

From now until April 30, 2024, MSI Philippines is offering discounts of up to Php69,000 off on a range of laptop models. Whether you’re a student gearing up for the upcoming school year or simply looking for a reliable companion for your summer vacation, there’s something for everyone at the Summer Tech Fest.

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Top 3 Must-Have Laptops

Here are the top three must-have laptops featured in the sale:

1. Modern 14 C11M-080PH / 219PH / 220PH

Ideal for business and productivity, the Modern 14 laptops offer ultra-portability and performance on the go. Powered by an Intel Core i3-1115G4 Processor and equipped with Intel UHD Graphics, these laptops are perfect for light gaming and productivity tasks. With 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD storage, they provide ample space for your files and applications. Available in Classic Black, Urban Silver, or Beige Rose, these laptops are now priced at only Php22,995, down from Php26,995.

2. Thin GF63 12UCX-868PH, Thin 15 B12UCX-1438PH, Thin A15 B7UCX-084PH

For gaming enthusiasts, the Thin series laptops are now available at their lowest price of Php38,995. Featuring a 144Hz 15.6” screen and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 4GB GDDR6 Laptop GPU, these laptops deliver an immersive gaming experience. Powered by Intel Core i5-12450H Processors or AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS Processor, with up to 64GB of RAM, they offer both work and play capabilities. Plus, MSI is sweetening the deal with a bundle of an M88 Gaming Mouse + Mousepad worth Php2,000.

3. Cyborg 15 A12VE-444PH

For gamers who want to stand out, the Cyborg 15 offers a cyberpunk-styled design that turns heads. Powered by an Intel Core i7-12650H Processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6 Laptop GPU, this laptop can handle the latest games with ease. With a retro-futuristic semi-translucent chassis and illuminated WASD keys, it’s both stylish and functional. Save Php12,000 on this model during the promo and receive the M88 Mouse + Mousepad bundle as a bonus.

So, are you getting one?

Let us know what you think in the comment section!