HoYoverse has just announced that the highly anticipated urban fantasy action role-playing game (ARPG), Zenless Zone Zero, is gearing up for its next round of closed beta testing. Players can now sign up for the upcoming beta, known as the Amplifying Test, on PC, iOS, and Android.
Zenless Zone Zero introduces players to a brand-new urban fantasy IP set in a post-apocalyptic world. As a player, you’ll step into the shoes of a Proxy, tasked with unraveling the mysteries behind New Eridu and defeating unknown enemies. The fate of this city rests in your hands.
The Amplifying Test will introduce a brand-new character, Zhu Yuan. You can explore his unique abilities and backstory as you navigate the treacherous Hollows.
You can enjoy new faction, bangboo mechanics, Shiyu DEfense, and many more.
The closed beta test promises significant improvements to Zenless Zone Zero’s overall gameplay experience. HoYoverse’s commitment to enhancing combat, exploration, and storytelling will undoubtedly captivate players.
The OPPO Find N3 Flip is definitely a marvel among the foldable smartphones as TÜV Rheinland has certified the smartphone that you can open and close it for more than 1,000,000 times and the hinge will still remain intact.
Find N Flip Hinge
The OPPO Find N3 Flip is the latest foldable smartphone from the comapny and it packs a 3.26-inch outer display, a MediaTek Dimensity 9200 chipset inside, a 4300mAh battery and also a 44W SUPERVOOC Charging. The OPPO Find devices features a Flexion Hinge that enables a shallow screen crease and also a zero-gap hinge when closing. It also provides a seamless and more durable design.
TÜV Rheinland is an independent third-party testing, inspection and certification organization that verified the OPPO Find N3 Flip to last more than a million open and close on its hinge.
According to TÜV Rheinland, the OPPO Find N3 Flip was assessed on physical performance, holding comfort, scene durability test, and 10,000-fold durability. OPPO also held a livestream in where Attendees were able to witnessed the smartphone to last up to 1,000,000 times folded continuously.
The Reliable Folding certification process evaluates a foldable device’s durability under various conditions. This includes simulating drops, extreme temperatures (both hot and cold), and repeated folding cycles. The aim is to ensure the device functions properly after these tests with minimal impact on the crease, screen flatness, hinge noise, folding mechanism, and display quality.
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has officially been unveiled by the Taiwanese company and it’s a departure from the usual smalll-sized Zenfone smartphones as the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra packs a larger display but still, a powerful processor inside.
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has the similar vibe of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 but the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra packs a slower refresh rate for its display but it still has a decent camera inside with a main 50MP main camera.
However, it still has the same battery size, charging, and processor. Basing on its specs, the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra still has a flagship specs.
Rear Cameras: 50MP Main Camera + 32MP telephoto camera + 13MP ultrawide camera
Front-facing cameras: 32MP selfie camera
Connectivity: 5G, Dual SIM
Charging: 65W Charging
Battery: 5500mAh battery
OS: Android 14
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra will be available in Skyline Blue, Eternal Black, Misty Grey, and Desert Sand. THe ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra starts at 1000 Euros.
Honor Philippines is set to host the much-anticipated “Honor X9b 5G Bagsakan Concert” featuring Parokya ni Edgar as the headliner. The event, organized as a thanksgiving party for the success of the viral smartphone HONOR X9b 5G, will take place at McKinley Whisky Park in BGC, Taguig City on March 16.
Line-up and Exciting Activities
The concert will feature a stellar line-up including Alex Calleja and The Comedy Crew, online sensation Kween Yasmin, and talented artists Jarlo Base and Over October. Attendees can expect a range of exciting games, prizes, and surprises.
How to Get Free Tickets
Honor Philippines is also giving away 200 free tickets for the event. To win, simply join the official Honor Philippines Community Facebook Group and fill out the form pinned on the page. Tickets will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
Additional Offers and Prizes
In addition to free tickets, Honor Philippines is offering irresistible prizes including 10 HONOR X9b 5G phones, six HONOR Watch 4, and many more game and raffle prizes.
Availability of HONOR X9b 5G
Meanwhile, the HONOR X9b 5G smartphone is available for Php16,999 in three color options—Sunrise Orange, Emerald Green, and Midnight Black. Consumers can get it from authorized HONOR Experience and Partner Stores, as well as online platforms such as Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.
Honor fans can also avail of the HONOR X9b 5G with Home Credit and Skyro for 0% interest. Globe Postpaid Subscribers can also apply or upgrade with GPlan 1299. This allows users ro enjoy unlimited calls and texts, along with 8GB of all-access data for a one-time cash out of Php 3,300.
Live Streaming Option
Meanwhile, for those unable to secure tickets, the entire concert will be live online. Viewers can catch the live stream on the provided link.
To learn more about the HONOR X9b 5G smartphone and upcoming events, visit the official Honor Philippines website and social media platforms.
Xiaomi Philippines has launched the Redmi Note 13 series in the country and it comes in different variants but the most affordable of them all is the Redmi Note 13 4G. This might not come with 5G but it’s definitely affordable and made for the consumers who are on the budget.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Review: Design and hardware
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 comes with a similar design language to the other Redmi Note 13 brothers but the Redmi Note 13 comes with protruding camera lenses only and not the camera module which makes it more minimalistic and simpler looking.
When it comes to ergonomics, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 comes with a slim and light body. It comes with a blocky build with slight curves to make the grip a little bit better on the smartphone. The off-center Redmi logo on the smartphone also adds an odd but unique design.
At the top, there’s the IR blaster and also the headphone jack which gives you the flexibility to use a wired earphones on the smartphone. There’s a decent speaker on the smartphone as well and as for the USB-C port, it does support 33W charging as well.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Review: Display
For the display of the Redmi Note 13, there’s the 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED Display with a 120Hz refresh rate. While it might sound good on paper, it’s definitely not the best in terms of colors but make no mistake because the colors are still fine especially for its price range.
It’s bright enough to be used outside the AMOLED panel does really help in that. Navigating on apps and also on games is pretty smooth as well thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate on the smartphone.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Review: Battery
For the battery, the Redmi Note 13 comes with a 5000mAh battery inside and that’s a decent amount of juice already inside. The smartphone comes with support for 33W wired charging as well. In our review of the smartphone, we got a score of 16 hours and 39 minutes at PC Mark Work 3.0 Battery test which is pretty excellent.
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In my day to day usage, I was even able to use the smartphone for up to two days in Thailand and that’s considering I was using the smartphone for social media and taking photos whole day.
XIaomi Redmi Note 13 Review: Software
MIUI 14, based on Android 13, runs the show. While it offers plenty of customization options, it’s also laden with pre-installed apps and ads that can be intrusive. You’ll need to spend some time cleaning up the interface to truly personalize your experience. I believe that Xiaomi can even improve their UI even more especially now that HyperOS is already out in the market. We hope to see an update on the Redmi Note 13 in the future.
XIaomi Redmi Note 13 Review: Performance
As for the performance of the smartphone, it packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 processor inside along with 8GB of RAM with additional 4GB extended RAM from its main storage and then there’s the 256GB internal storage for our review unit.
The Snapdragon 685 processor delivers a predictable performance. It’s your entry to the Redmi Note 13 Series and which is why we’re not expecting too much from this smartphone. We’re able to run most of the apps that we need on the smartphone without problems such as social media apps and some casual apps on the Play Store.
On benchmarks, it’s pretty much what we can expect from the smartphone as we got here a slight improvement from the Snapdragon 680. But of course, when it comes to gaming, games like Mobile Legends would be just fine on the smartphone and it didn’t heat up that much when I was playing it for a few minutes. As for games like Honkai Star Rail, expect it to not run at the mid-highest settings at a consistent FPS. So make adjustments and do set your expectations on the smartphone.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Review: Camera
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 packs a 108MP main camera inside and also an 8MP ultrawide camera and 2MP macro camera. While for the selfie camera, there’s the 16MP selfie camera. The main camera of the smartphone would do fine for its price range. We noticed that in our shots using the Redmi Note 13, we’re getting pretty sharp photos for its price range and the colors are accurate on the smartphone.
Selfie:
Ultra-wide:
Main rear camera:
Surprisingly, the night mode of the Redmi Note 13 was fine as well. It might not be perfect but it’s definitely acceptable for me as the colors were retained just fine and the shots weren’t soft that much.
Selfie on the smartphone is pretty good too for its price range. It’s not that soft but definitely not excellent. Even at lowlight, I’ve noticed it’s a little bit softer and it lost some of the details but it did fare pretty well.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Review: Verdict
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 presents an affordable price tag but still got the features that we need. It’s not a perfect smartphone, it still has flaws, but the Redmi Note 13 offers a bang-for-the-buck features just like its predecessors.
The formula for the Redmi Note series has been very predictable but it’s not really a bad thing as we’re getting here a pretty good AMOLED display for its price range, a performance that would do fine for most basic tasks and games, a long battery life, and a decent camera as well. However, the MIUI is getting outdated and it does have a lot of ads popping out. However, we’re hoping that HyperOS would arrive on the Redmi Note 13 4G as well in the future for better and more optimized experience.
TCL brings its latest innovation, the CoolPro FreshIN 2.0 inverter air conditioner, to the Philippines just in time for the approaching summer season. This advanced cooling system by TCL is designed to offer a comprehensive solution for homes, prioritizing freshness, health, and comfort in indoor environments.
Freshness and Health Focus
The TCL CoolPro FreshIN 2.0 inverter air conditioner enhances the freshness and atmosphere within living spaces. It features a Two-way fresh air system that maintains a balanced intake of new air while ensuring consistent temperature levels. This system regulates the flow of new air through its heat exchanger, returning it to the desired temperature, thus preventing temperature fluctuations. The device offers two variations: Internal Air Purification and Fresh Air System.
Efficient Air Filtration and Monitoring
Equipped with QuadruPuri filters, the CoolPro FreshIN 2.0 ensures effective air filtration through four distinct layers, including a preliminary filter, silver ion layer, antibacterial layer, and HEPA high-efficiency, high-density filter. The Visible Air Quality display provides real-time awareness of the current air quality, indicated by a color code system.
Enhanced Comfort Features
The FreshIN + Function serves as an indoor air purifier, offering four modes—Breathing, Fresh Air, Exhaust, and Purification—to adjust to varying comfort levels. Additionally, the Gentle Breeze mode provides a gentle and natural wind alongside cooling benefits.
Convenient Maintenance and Smart Integration
TCL incorporates a Step Auto Clean feature for easy and efficient maintenance, utilizing water molecules in the air to clean away dust, dirt, and impurities. This process, including drying and sterilizing, ensures cleaner air with minimal effort. Moreover, the air conditioner offers smart integration, allowing remote operation via a dedicated app or basic voice commands. Users can monitor and adjust settings such as real-time fresh air volume, power consumption, and sleep modes through the TCL Home app.
Price and Availability
The TCL CoolPro FreshIN 2.0 inverter air conditioner is available in the Philippines with prices starting at Php50,995 for the 1.0HP variant and Php54,995 for the 1.5HP variant.
Meanwhile, special discounts are offered for purchases made between April 1 and May 31, 2024, with the 1.0HP model discounted to Php25,995 and the 1.5HP model discounted to Php27,999.
However, these discounts are applicable for cash transactions only and are available at all authorized TCL Dealers nationwide.
OPPO Philippines has announced the pre-order details for its latest mid-range smartphone, the Reno11 F 5G. The Reno11 F 5G boasts solid camera capabilities led by a 64MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide lens, 2MP macro camera and 32MP selfie shooter, which makes the smartphone a portrait expert as well.
The Reno11 F 5G is equipped with OPPO’s proprietary Portrait Expert Engine which utilizes AI algorithms to enhance portrait shots. Features include facial recognition, subject/scene separation, skin tone protection, clarity/facial enhancements and portrait/environment merging.
The rest of the hardware include a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a 5000mAh battery with 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging, and ColorOS 14 based on Android 13 out of the box. Design-wise, the Reno11 F 5G has a slim 7.54mm body weighing 177g and comes in Ocean Blue, Palm Green and Coral Purple colors utilizing OPPO’s Magnetic Particle Design.
Those who pre-order the OPPO Reno11 F 5G from March 12 to 22 can get the following freebies:
Free QX7 Pro Smartwatch (worth PHP 5,999)
100% free shipping on Shopee/Lazada/TikTok Shop
PHP 200 GCash cashback for product reviews
The pre-order price is set at PHP 18,999. Installment options via Home Credit (0% interest up to 18 months) and credit cards (0% interest for 6/12 months) are also available.
Buyers can also get free rewards and vouchers from various partner brands like Philippine Airlines, Sodexo, Zalora and more by downloading the MyOPPO app and binding their new device.
The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and A35 5G are the newest mid-range smartphone in town and they are the successors to the Galaxy A54 and A34. Both phones feature a 6.6-inch 1080x2340px Super AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. They also share a 5,000mAh battery with 25W charging support. Unfortunately, the charging speeds hasn’t been upgraded on the smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy A35
The Galaxy A55 has a metal frame, while the Galaxy A35 uses plastic. Both phones come with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front for protection. The Galaxy A55 has a higher resolution 32MP front-facing camera compared to the 13MP front-facing camera on the Galaxy A35.
Samsung Galaxy A55
The rear cameras are the same on both phones: a 50MP f/1.8 main shooter with OIS, a 12MP f/2.2 fixed-focus ultrawide camera and a 5MP f/2.4 macro camera.
The Galaxy A55 is powered by the newer Exynos 1480 SoC with an AMD RDNA2-based Xclipse 530 GPU. It can be paired with either 8 GB or 12 GB of RAM, and 128 GB or 256 GB of storage. The Galaxy A35 uses the older Exynos 1380 SoC and comes with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage.
Both phones come with Samsung’s Knox security platform and promise 4 years of major OS updates and 5 years of security patches.
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G Specs
Display: 6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340px resolution, 120Hz refresh rate
Processor: Exynos 1480 SoC with AMD RDNA2-based Xclipse 530 GPU
RAM: 8GB or 12GB
Storage: 128GB or 256GB
Front Camera: 32MP
Rear Camera:
Main: 50MP with OIS
Ultrawide: 12MP
Macro: 5MP
Battery: 5,000mAh with 25W charging support
OS Updates: 4 years of major OS updates with 5 years of security patches
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Specs
Display: 6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340px resolution, 120Hz refresh rate
Processor: Exynos 1380 SoC
RAM: 6GB or 8GB
Storage: 128GB or 256GB
Front Camera: 32MP
Rear Camera:
Main: 50MP with OIS
Ultrawide: 12MP
Macro: 5MP
Connectivity: 5G, Dual SIM
Battery: 5,000mAh with 25W charging support
OS Updates: 4 years of major OS updates with 5 years of security patches
Looking for a laptop upgrade? Score discounts and cool freebies when you get participating HUAWEI MateBook devices. From March 1 to 31, 2024, HUAWEI offers freebies worth up to Php24,388 included with selected MateBook models.
Exclusive Promotions
Huawei’s commitment to innovation shines through its sleek, powerful, and versatile laptops, designed to cater to diverse user needs. This March, Huawei introduced irresistible deals on a range of MateBook models, empowering users to upgrade their laptop game without breaking the bank.
Promo Details
Here’s a glimpse of the exciting offers awaiting you:
HUAWEI MateBook 16s (2023 13th i9/16/1TB): Priced at Php89,999, this powerhouse comes bundled with a HUAWEI MateView GT 27, Microsoft 365 subscription, and a stylish backpack, altogether valued at Php24,388.
HUAWEI MateBook D 16 (2024 13th i9/16/1TB): Available for Php69,999, this model comes with a HUAWEI MateView SE, Microsoft 365 subscription, and a backpack, totaling Php13,388 in freebies.
HUAWEI MateBook D 16 (2024 13th i5/16/1TB): Priced at Php48,999, this variant includes Microsoft Office 365 and a backpack, valued at Php5,389.
HUAWEI MateBook D 16 (2024 12th i5/16/512): At Php41,999, this model offers exceptional value with its robust features.
HUAWEI MateBook D 14 (2024 13th i5/16/512): With a price tag of Php44,999, this model comes bundled with enticing freebies.
HUAWEI MateBook D 14 (2024 12th i5/8/512): Available for Php36,999, this model offers a perfect balance of performance and affordability.
HUAWEI MateBook D 14 (12th i3/8/256): Priced at Php29,999, this entry-level model comes with a gift box and backpack, valued at Php3,889.
HUAWEI MateBook D 15 (AMD R7/8/512): With a price tag of Php34,999, this model includes a gift box and backpack, worth Php3,889.
Don’t miss out on these exclusive promotions and discounts this March. Visit Huawei Store and official stores on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok to explore the full range of MateBook models and take advantage of these incredible offers.
So, are you getting one?
Let us know what you think in the comment section!
HONOR has launched its latest smartphone for the Philippine market, the HONOR X7b. The new device packs a large 6000mAh battery that HONOR claims can last up to 3 days on a single charge.
The HONOR X7b’s battery life is its major selling point, with the company boasting up to 18 hours of video streaming, 24 hours of social media browsing, or 69 hours of music playback from a full charge. Nice!
In addition to its long-lasting battery, the X7b features a 108MP main camera sensor with 9-in-1 pixel binning for improved low-light photography. It has a large 1/1.67-inch sensor size and supports up to 2x zoom in Portrait mode.
The smartphone sports a 6.8-inch FHD+ display with a 91.3% screen-to-body ratio and 16.7 million colors.
Other highlights of the HONOR X7b include 256GB of storage, which can hold over 60,000 photos or 950 HD videos, and the RAM Turbo technology that expands the 8GB RAM to an effective 16GB.
The HONOR X7b is priced at PHP 8,999 and comes with a free HONOR gift box worth PHP 1,999 for a limited time. It is available now through HONOR’s online and retail channels in the Philippines.
