In case you haven’t checked out the latest top sellers on Steam, the newest and most popular game right now on steam is Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds. It’s a battle royale game in where you will compete with other players and to win this game, you need to be the sole survivor in the game. The gameplay is very similar to Hunger Games in where you kill the other players to be the sole survivor and the winner of the game.
However in Grand Battle Royale, the map is smaller and you can’t go inside the houses to loot. Obviously, the graphics is similar to Minecraft and the controls are optimized for mobile. Don’t expect the same excitement and thrill in Grand Battle Royale but damn, this game is a great copy of PUBG and a great time waster when you miss PUBG.
Watch the gameplay of Grand Battle Royale below.
You can download Grand Battle Royale on the Play Store now.
Doogee is a weird name for a smartphone brand but their latest smartphone, the Doogee Mix, is really amazing because not only that the Doogee Mix packs a cool almost bezel-less Super AMOLED display but this smartphone also sports an affordable SRP for its hardware. The smartphone is also the cheapest smartphone with a 6GB of RAM and then there’s the dual lens camera too. Want to know more about this smartphone? Check out our unboxing and hands-on of the Doogee Mix below.
Doogee Mix Specs
2.5GHz MediaTek Helio P25 Octa-Core Processor
5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED display
6GB RAM
64GB of Internal Storage with MicroSD card slot
16-megapixel + 8 megapixel rear dual lens camera with LED Flash
Is it enough to replace my laptop? Is the iPad Pro powerful enough for my daily tasks? Can this tablet run most of the games that I love? Can I use this tablet for taking photos? Is it more powerful than the Cherry Mobile Flare X? Well, we’ll answer those questions in our review of the bigger and better iPad Pro 10.5
Sexy and premium profile
One of the things that you gotta love with Apple products is they aimed for perfection for every product that they make. The iPad Pro 10.5 is thin and it is light. The iPad Pro is very portable, unlike most computers. The iPad Pro 10.5 also comes with pogo pins at the side which are used for keyboard covers such as the smart cover. Oh and don’t worry because there are
Dat 120 Hz display
One of the things that you gotta love with the all new iPad Pro is its display. Not only that this one has a bigger 10.5-inch display versus the 9.7-inch display of the previous iPad Pro but this one also packs a 120Hz display. But before we get into that, let’s talk about the 10.5-inch display.
The display feels right for the iPad and with iOS 11, I think it’s a good match now that we have a bigger display for productivity and media consumption. The split screen and the multi-window on the iOS 11 just work perfectly on the iPad Pro 10.5 And yes, with its screen size and iOS 11, I was able to use the tablet for blogging and some work stuff. Oh and yes, the bezels on the iPad Pro 10.5 are thinner now and it’s almost as thin on the one on the iPad Mini.
One of the unique selling points of the iPad Pro 10.5 is the 120Hz display. Basically, this gives you 120 frames per second instead of the normal 60 frames per second. And yes, it was buttery smooth AF. It’s the best display that I’ve seen on a tablet and when you use an Apple Pencil on the tablet, it feels natural and responsive to type and draws on. However, there’s a little bit of setback as there are only a few apps and games in where you could see the 120Hz refresh rate. Actually, the only game that I’ve played that supports 120Hz is Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories.
Amazing Speaker
Another thing to love with the iPad Pro is its Quad-speaker. Actually, despite having a thin profile and being a tablet, the iPad Pro 10.5 has an amazing speaker that can even beat most laptops that are out in the market. Unlike the iPhone, the iPad Pro 10.5 has a headphone jack that you can use for accessories and also for (duh!) headphones.
The iPad Pro 10.5 doesn’t have the same home button of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus because the home button of the tablet can be pressed down but of course, it still comes with Touch ID which can recognize my fingerprint really fast.
iOS 11 is a game changer
In my usage, I was using the iPad Pro 10.5 on iOS Public Beta 1. It doesn’t all the latest features of iOS 11 and it’s really buggy and most of the apps aren’t optimized for it yet. However, even if the OS is still in beta, I still managed to use some of its awesome features like the new dock which lets you house a lot of icons and also do multitasking on the tablet by just tap and hold and swiping it to the sides.
But you might say that multi-window is already available on the iPad a long time ago. Well, with the new iOS 11, you could now run 3 applications at the same time. Two for the multi window and another floating window for one app in which you can drag to left or right. It’s actually better now and yes, multitasking on the iPad Pro 10.5 with iOS 11 is even better now.
iOS 11 brings the iPad, even more, closer to the Mac OS. iOS 11 might not run the full apps compared to its desktop counterparts but the new features of the iOS 11 surely bring more productivity to the iPad and there are also some alternative iPad apps that are almost as good as the one on the desktop ones.
Another game changer on the iOS 11 files. And yes, drag and drop works well on this one however not all apps support this one yet. But hell yeah, this feature is really helpful when you’re creating a document or presentation and you have to grab a photo that is on the internet or in your photos app.
A long battery life
One advantage of having a tablet with mobile OS like the iPad Pro 10.5 is its battery life. They tend to have a longer battery life compared to Windows notebooks or tablets despite its sexy and thin profile. The iPad Pro 10.5 was able to last 8 hours of usage which is pretty good. That’s a web surfing and a little bit of gaming.
A really good camera
We don’t really recommend using the tablet for taking photos as smartphones mostly perform better than tablets. But for a tablet, the iPad Pro does have a really good camera. Actually, the camera of the iPad Pro 10.5 is almost on par with the one on most smartphones. The photos that I took using the iPad Pro are good and they’re really good whether you’re planning on using the tablet for taking photos on some casual shots or in low-light conditions. Check out the photos that I took using the smartphone below.
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Not bad.
Verdict
Now is the time to answer the questions that I’ve asked in the first part of this review.
Is the iPad Pro 10.5 enough for replacing a notebook?
Do you use your notebook for gaming? If yes, then what are these games? Will you be contented on the games that are available on the App Store such as Mobile legends? If you’re fine with that then go. But be wary that the iPad Pro can’t run Steam or other PC games.
If you’ll use it for work. Do you think the mobile apps of office is enough? If you’re just into a casual use of Office apps such as typing documents and you don’t need add-ons then the iPad Pro will do just fine. Oh, and if you’re planning on using Microsoft Office, you’ll have to subscribe to Office 365. And if you’re planning on
As for me, the iPad Pro is already enough for most tasks. I’ve used the iPad Pro 10.5 for blogging and thanks to the drag and drop feature, it’s easier and better for me to create articles. While for creating video content, there’s the iMovie which is pretty decent for the iPad Pro 10.5 and then there’s the LumaFusion which is really a good video editor on the iPad.
Can this tablet run most of the games that I love?
Yep, but you should remember that the only games that you can play on the iPad pro are only available on the App Store. Oh, and yes, it’s really fun to play on a big screen like this one. And again, 120Hz is just good on one of my favorite games, GTA: Liberty City Stories.
Can I use this tablet for taking photos?
You’ve seen the sample photos. They’re pretty damn good for a tablet.
Is it more powerful than the Cherry Mobile Flare X?
The iPad Pro 10.5 is now available at Widget City and I highly suggest that you also get the Smart Keyboard Cover especially if you’re planning on using the tablet for creating documents and of course, the Apple Pencil if you’re planning on creating content.
The iPad Pro 10.5 is a little bit pricey but c’mon. It’s Apple. The service is good, the quality is great, and the software is really damn awesome. You can get the iPad Pro 10.5 at Widget at this link: http://www.widgetcity.com.ph/product/apple-ipad-pro-10-5-2017-wifi/
MSI Philippines is currently having a promo right now in where you can get a chance to win a trip to two to Tokyo Game Show 2017 along with the hotel accommodation from September 22 to September 24. In order to join the promo, you must buy an MSI notebook from authorized stores and then you’ll instantly get a raffle entry. The raffle entry that you’ll get will depend on the notebook that you’ll buy from MSI.
If you buy a GT model, you’ll get 5 entries for the raffle, 4 entries for the GS model, 3 entries for the GE model, 2 entries for the GP model, and 1 entry for the GL Model.
But in case you didn’t win the Grand Prize, you can still win the 2nd prize, 3rd prize, and 4th prize in where you can win the GT72 2QE-1048PM Dominator Pro worth P195,995, the GS60 2QE-249PH Ghost Pro worth P99,995, and 2 sets of SteelSeries Siberia 650 Black headset worth P8,500 respectively. Aside from that, MSI will also be giving away these consolation prizes: 50 sets of Dragon Medium Doll, 30 sets of MSI Neck Pillow, and 100 sets of BTS bundle that includes a MSI mouse, mousepad, and exclusive token.
A Cherry Mobile smartphone was quietly leaked at their own website. Well, not many details have been revealed about the smartphone except the colors available and also the memory. The Chery Mobile Flare HD Pro comes in 5 elegant colors and the design seems to be simple with a glass back. The colors of the Cherry Mobile Flare HD Pro comes in Black, Blue, white and gold, white and blue, & gold. Aside from that, the website also cited that the Cherry Mobile Flare HD Pro will come with 2GB of RAM. Unfortunately, no other details were listed on their website.
Microsoft still got some love for paint because the company will not completely remove Paint on the Creators update of Windows 10 because they’ll just remove the application from Windows but it will be available for download on Windows Store. So yeah, just a new home for MS Paint.
While MS Paint will be removed on Windows 10, it will be replaced with an updated app which has more features called Paint 3D. This new app is capable of 3D capabilities and of course, the MS paint features that we all love.
Everwing is taking the Philippines by Storm and Smart has a surprise for us Everwing players because they’re bringing unique dragons that players can hatch, use, level up and evolve. The Pinoy Mythical creatures are already in the game and it has already started last July 19.
The Filipino Mythical Creatures that are included in the game are Sarangay, Lampong, Kiwig, Buwaya, and Bakunawa. Sarangay is a bull with a muscular body and bejeweled ears, Lampong is a bright-eyed deer with a beard, Kiwig is a fierce and fiery pig, Bakunawa which is a serpentine dragon, while Buwaya is a crocodile with a saddle on its back.
There are 7 million players of Everwing here in the Philippines and in case you’re not familiar with the game, it’s an online shooter game that is available on Facebook Messenger and it’s one of the most popular games right now on mobile.
Yes, I know. Bold words. But yeah, the Zebra Cable is the best cable that you can get for your smartphone and also for your tablets especially if you’re using an iOS device. We all know that the lightning cables included in the box tend to tear apart easily which is why we buy a lot of cables for our iPhones or iPads.
Well, with the Zebra Cable, you won’t have too much problem with it because the cable is durable and it is covered by nylon with TPE rubber sleeve. Not just that, it will also come with a protective tinned copper braid and yes, it is also made with Dupont Kevlar Fiber.
Basically, this cable comes with a lot of protection and reinforced construction so yeah, you won’t tear it or break the cable easily.
The cable also comes in 2m so yeah, it’s pretty long and it’s ideal for charging in the car whether you’re sitting on the front or on the back. The 2m is more than enough for that. The Zebra Cable also comes with a leather wrapper so you can avoid tangling the wires.
The Zebra Cable comes in a 2-in-1 cable that uses Lightning and Micro USB connector which is really convenient for me as I used this one when I have my iPad Pro and also some of Android units that I’m currently reviewing.
The 2m Zebra Cable is now available for P800 at Widget City. It’s actually cheap for its quality and yes, the Zebra 2m Cable is really damn good. Get it here: http://www.widgetcity.com.ph/product/zebra-cable/
Cherry Mobile has unveiled a few months ago the Cherry Mobile Taiji. It’s the first smartphone from the brand and one of the few in the market that sports an e-ink display. The second screen or the e-ink display at the back can be used for reading PDFs or books which consume less power and perfect for those who are getting irritated with the colored display after hours of use. Check out the hands-on video of the smartphone and also its specs below.
Yes guys. You may now access your favorite blog (LOL!). JamOnline.ph for free! Yes, you don’t need to have a mobile data allocation just to browse my latest reviews and tech news because all you have to do is to get the Freenet app on Android or iOS.
Yep, with Freenet, you’ll be able to access the internet for free and JamOnline.ph is one of those websites that you can access even without mobile data. Not only that, you can also access other websites and tech blogs that are on Freenet. They’re also offering extra data allocation for you guys by just visiting their partner websites if you’re a Smart, TNT, or Sun subscriber.
