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Samsung Galaxy A50 Review

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Samsung’s shift in strategy for its A-Series phones has been well-received by consumers here in the Philippines. That’s thanks to a combination of a good spec sheet and features that adding features that you’ll usually find in more premium devices, for a price that’s quite hard to resist. The Galaxy A50 is just one of the results of that formula, and I could tell you now that it’s one of the best in its price range. For a number of reasons. Here’s why. Specifications Design and Build Quality One of the things that Samsung did for its A-Series devices, was to introduce an almost uniform look for each one, which I think is a good thing. The Galaxy A50 sports a premium glossy finish that responds beautifully to light from any angle, making it quite a great subject for product photos. The device’s relatively small footprint makes one-handed use a…

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Get up to 69% Off on Select ZenFones in Lazada from May 10 to 13!

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With summer in high gear, ASUS has announced a 3-day sale in Lazada for two of its Photography-focused ZenFone models, the ZenFone 4 and ZenFone 3 Zoom! The ASUS ZenFone 4 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, along with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.  It also boasts dual rear shooters (12MP + 120 degree wide-angle camera). The Zenfone 3 Zoom on the other hand, uses a 12MP rear shooter combined with a 2.3x zoom lens. With a 5,000mAh battery, you’re guaranteed to be taking snaps for hours without having to worry about looking for the nearest power outlet. From May 10 to 13, 2019, you can get the ASUS ZenFone 4 and ZenFone 3 Zoom in Lazada for only PhP11,295 and PhP6,295 respectively.

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Realme Announces Blind Pre-Order for the realme 3 Pro!

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Realme is giving its fans a chance to secure their purchase of the realme 3 pro, days ahead of its Philippine launch on May 17, 2019. From May 10 – 17, 2019, customers can go to any realme store, kiosk or retail partner (MemoXpress, PC Express, FoneStyle) to fill out the pre-order form. Once done, they will be given a pre-order card, which can then be used for claiming their unit, along with corresponding freebies worth PhP3,198. 1 x Gift Pack (Selfie Stick, Glass Bottle, Cellphone Bracket) 1 x Pro Kit (Mobile Game Controller, Mobile Tripod) Do note that customers will be required to make a PhP500 down payment, which can be paid in cash or straight payment via a credit card. This amount is non-refundable in case they cancel their reservations. Customers can choose to pre-order the 4GB + 64GB variant (available in Lightning Purple, Nitro Blue, and Carbon…

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Google: 10.4% of Android Devices Now Run on Pie

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After months of inactivity, Google has finally brought its Android Distribution Dashboard (a chart that shows the percentage of devices that run on each version of Android) back to life, with a bit of good news. Note : Data was collected during a 7-day period ending on May 7, 2019  Thanks to Project Treble, the company’s initiative that allows manufacturers to easily update their devices, Android Pie is now on 10.4% of Android Devices, and take note, at the same time that it took Oreo to reach 4%. Of course, 10.4% might look a little low on the surface, but hey, for an OS that’s just nine months old, it can actually be taken as a great feat, since you know, there are a lot of things going on under the word “Update.” The reason why the company stopped updating the dashboard is that it’s merely showing percentages, which wasn’t…

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Realme 3 Pro Included in List of Devices Eligible for Android Q Beta 3

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Google’s key announcements was the release of Android Q Beta 3, which brings a ton of  and new features to 21 devices, from various OEMs and the Pixel lineup. The list mostly included flagship devices, with the exception of a few, including the realme 3 Pro, which means as early as now, Google is keen to test the new version of the OS on mid-range devices apart from its own Pixel line. Since the phone is set for its local launch on May 17, we’re hyped up and excited to see how Android Q will look like, and how it performs on it. Notable updates brought by Android Q Beta 3 would be more control on when an app can get information about your location, restricting app launches from the background, support for 5G, smart replies available directly from notifications, Dark Theme, gesture navigation, and more. The realme 3 Pro…

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Here’s a List of Devices Eligible for Android Q Beta 3

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Earlier today, Google announced Android Q Beta 3, which brings a ton of updates at almost every aspect – from the overall look and feel of the OS, ease of use, connectivity, privacy, multimedia, to performance. The company also announced a long list of devices that will get the Beta, apart from the Pixel, Pixel 2, and Pixel 3 lineup. The list includes devices from almost every major smartphone manufacturer including the realme 3 Pro, which is set to launch in PH on May 17, 2019. Asus ZenFone 5Z Essential PH-1 Huawei Mate 20 Pro LG G8 ThinQ OnePlus 6T Nokia 8.1 Oppo Reno Realme 3 Pro Sony Xperia XZ3 Tecno Spark 3Pro Vivo X27 Vivo Nex S Vivo Nex A Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G Xiaomi Mi 9 For more information on the beta program and how to enroll, click here. Sources – 1, 2

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Google Offers a Premium Experience for Less with the Pixel 3a and 3a XL

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At this year’s I/O, Google announced its newest Pixel smartphones, with a focus on bringing the premium experience to more users at affordable price points. Both phones are primarily made of plastic,  and use Dragon Trail glass to protect the displays as opposed to Gorilla Glass. This is most likely to keep the prices down. Well, the good thing is they’ve decided to put a headphone jack, if that even matters to you. There’s also Active Edge, which allows you to activate the Google Assistant just by squeezing the sides of the phone. The Pixel 3A and Pixel 3A XL sport 5.6-inch and 6-inch OLED displays respectively, both with FHD+ resolution. Both also run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 octa-core CPU backed by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. As always, you don’t get a microSD card slot. The smaller variant packs a 3,000mAh battery, while the bigger one…

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Realme X and X Lite Launching on May 15

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It’s an exciting week for realme, as the brand to launch two new devices along with its relaunch in China – the realme X, as well as a realme X Youth Edition or realme X Lite, as posted in their Weibo account.The launch is set to take place in Beijing, amidst a teaser of cyberpunk art with every billboard indicating “realme x”. The device is rumored to have an elevating selfie camera, similar to the OPPO F11 Pro, along with dual rear shooters. One of their teasers also indicated 91.2%, which is probably the screen-to-body ratio of the phone, and AMOLED, for an AMOLED Display. A photo of what is allegedly the device’s retail package has also surfaced online. Knowing the trend in packaging for its previous phones, this is most likely accurate. A photo of what is supposedly the actual device has also been posted by user 徐起Chase (realme’s…

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Blockchain Collective Empowers Young Minds for the Future of Online Transactions

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Back when the Internet wasn’t as big of a thing as it is now, only a handful would even risk putting sensitive information such as credit card numbers online, due to the risks it entailed. Fast forward to today, and we’ve already put so much more in the hands of companies such as Facebook and Google. With privacy being a huge concern these days, it’s a time when we’re taking a look at the amount of information that we want to share with a particular entity, I mean, your dentist doesn’t really need to know where you were born right? and that’s where the technology called Blockchain comes in. Blockchain is a collection of records maintained in a cluster of machines not owned by any single entity. Each “Block” of data is connected to each other and “cannot” be hacked, as they say.  In financial transactions, it adds a layer…

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OPPO F11 Pro Review

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A couple of years back, features like pop-up cameras used to be only found in concept phones or prototypes. I personally never thought they’d be in production phones anytime soon, and if they’ll be, it’ll probably cost you a fortune. Fast forward to 2019, and these so-called premium features have made it to the mid-range segment, and the OPPO F11 Pro is a great example of a device in this category. Add VOOC 3.0 fast charging and dual rear cameras with a dedicated Night Mode and Dazzle Color feature to the recipe, and you get a phone that seems to be well-rounded in just about every aspect. So, is this phone the ideal mid-range device? or is just another set of gimmicks badly put together? let’s find out. Design and Build Quality For the F11 Pro, it seems that the company really went back to the drawing board, as this…

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AMD Announces Gold Edition Ryzen 7 2700X Processor and Radeon VII Graphics Card!

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In celebration of AMD’s 50 years of innovation in the semiconductor industry, the company has recently announced the Gold Edition Ryzen 7 2700X processor and Radeon VII Graphics Card! The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Gold Edition has captured the hearts and minds of enthusiasts worldwide, and includes AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su’s own signature imprinted on the processor cover and gold AMD50 packaging. On the other hand, the AMD Radeon VII Gold Edition  delivers exceptional performance and next-gen gaming experience for the latest AAA, eSports and VR games, demanding 3D rendering and video editing applications, and next-generation compute workloads. The Gold Edition features a red shroud and gold AMD50 packaging. Customers who purchase these products from April 29 to June 8, 2019 will also receive the following: AMD50 Game Bundle – Gamers who will purchase Gold Edition products – as well as other eligible Ryzen processors, Radeon Graphics Cards, or…

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Xiaomi Announces Hot Summer Sale!

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Xiaomi is giving more of its fans a chance to own a smartphone that’ll perfectly compliment their grand summer vacation, with its Hot Summer Sale, happening from May 1 to 15, 2019 at all Authorized Mi Stores. Pocophone F1 The highly-sought out game-changer, the Pocophone F1, sporting a Snapdragon 845 processor, 128GB of storage, and a 20MP front camera with AI Beautify 4.0 that lets you achieve that luscious depth of field effect can now be yours for just PhP17,490 (6GB + 128GB variant). Redmi 6 The Redmi 6 boasts a 12MP + 5MP dual rear camera setup, bolstered with AI Portrait Mode, which lets you take those pretty bokeh shots with ease. It’s also powered by an octa-core processor that’s not only capable but power efficient as well. For the duration of the promo, this phone will be priced at PhP6,290 for the 32GB variant, and PhP6,990 for the 64GB…

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Only for Today: Get the Nokia 6.1 for PhP6,990 at Argomall!

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HMD Global has partnered with Argomall to make the Nokia 6.1 available on its platform via Argo Deals, where consumers can purchase authentic products online at very affordable prices for a limited time. The Nokia 6.1 features a 5.5-inch FHD display, and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 octa-core processor, backed by 4GB of RAM  and 64GB of storage. For optics, the device has an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 16MP rear snapper with ZEISS optics. It also runs on Android Oreo and can be upgraded to Android Pie for a pure, secure and up-to-date experience, and packs a 3,000mAh battery. Only for today (May 4, 2019), the Nokia 6.1 can be yours for only PhP6,990 (PhP1,500 off its regular price) via Argomall’s Argo Deals. Exclusive to www.argomall.com, customers can also apply for a 6-month zero interest instalment plan via Home Credit’s Online Instalment Service.

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ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU and FX705DU Now Available for Pre-Order!

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Showcased at ASUS’ bootcamp in Tagaytay a few weeks ago, the new TUF Gaming FX505DU and FX705DU powered by AMD’s Ryzen Processors and NVIDIA’s Turing GPUs are now available for pre-order! Both these notebooks are equipped with an IPS-level NanoEdge display that utilizes minimal bezels for a more optimal viewing experience. Both are powered by a 3rd-Gen Ryzen 7 3750H processor, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti graphics card, for fluid, smooth, and immersive gameplay. You get 8GB of DDR4 2666MHz RAM, which you can bump up to 32GB, For storage, you get a 1TB HDD and a 256GB SSD. As far as ports are concerned, you have 2 USB 3.0 Gen 1’s, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI 2.0 port, a dedicated LAN port, an audio jack, and a Kensington lock slot. Specifications You may pre-order the TUF Gaming FX505DU/FX705DU from these outlets. From May 2 to 15, 2019,…

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OPPO Announces F11 Online Exclusive, Priced at Only PhP12,990!

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OPPO welcomes a new addition to the F11 lineup, with the introduction of the OPPO F11 Online Exclusive – basically, the F11 that many love, for a lot less. Take those brilliant low light shots with the F11’s 48MP f/1.8 + 5MP f/2.4 dual rear cameras, and snap those expert selfies with its 16MP front snapper. The OPPO F11 Online Exclusive creates a perfect combination of cutting-edge smartphone technology with beautiful and elegant design. Enjoy non-stop action with its 4,020mAh battery, and with VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge Technology, you won’t have to wait for too long to recharge your phone. For optimal performance, the F11 Online Exclusive boasts 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The OPPO F11 Online Exclusive comes in a Marble Green colorway, and is now available exclusively on Shopee for PhP12,990.

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OPPO F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition Now Available in PH!

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In support of box-office hit Avengers: Endgame, OPPO announced a collaboration with Marvel Studios for the launch of the OPPO F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition. As is well-known, a lot of young fans look up to the strong, iconic, and powerful avengers, and OPPO wants to team up with Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame to reach fans everywhere. OPPO has developed partnerships and initiatives related to popular culture and arts – this would help the brand to communicate better with young people worldwide, and connect with fans of the franchise. This limited edition OPPO F11 Pro features a one-of-a-kind design, and is named space blue. The blue back cover is polished with a hexagonal pattern, plus OPPO’s signature gradient effects: The panel even responds dynamically to different lighting conditions, steel blue in the middle, and midnight blue on the sides. The bold red Avengers “A” then forms a perfect contrast…

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HUAWEI Announces Service Day Event!

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HUAWEI is giving its customers a chance to ensure that they’re phones are in top shape, by providing value-added services on its recently announced Service Day event! Every first Friday and Saturday of each month, beginning this May 3 and 4, HUAWEI will be offering the following services at select service centers! FREE Phone Disinfect Service to keep your phone clean and germs-free. FREE out of warranty labor charge (customer will only need the parts replacement cost) FREE screen protector application for select models. All you have to do is Like or Comment on the HUAWEI Facebook Event Post. List of eligible units for free screen protector application HUAWEI Mate Series: Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, Mate 9 HUAWEI P Series: P20, P20 Pro, P20 lite, P10, P10 Plus, P9, P9 Plus HUAWEI nova Series: nova 3, nova 3i, nova 2i, nova 2 lite HUAWEI Y Series: Y9 2019, Y7 Pro 2019, Y6 2019, Y6 2018 HUAWEI Tablet: MediaPad T3 7.0, MediaPad T1…

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