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Samsung Starts Mass-Producing 12Gb LPDDR5 DRAM

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Samsung has announced that it has begun mass production of its latest 12-gigabit LPDDR5 mobile DRAM. The new RAM is optimized for AI and 5G features in future smartphones, this may include the upcoming Galaxy Note 10. Lee Jung-bae, VP of DRAM Product & Technology at Samsung revealed that the new LPDDR5 memory is built on the second-generation 10-nm class process. It will support UHD video recording and machine learning, on top of significantly extending  battery life. 12 Gb LPDDR5 DRAM can transfer 44GB data in a second when the memory is made into a 12GB package. It also uses up to 30% less power through integrating a new circuit design with enhanced clocking with clocking, training, and low-power feature. The company is also preparing a 16Gb LPDDR5  to supposedly “solidify its competitive edge in the global memory market”. Source

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Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro Has a New Color: Mirror Flower Water Moon

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After a tease from Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi, we finally get to see the new color for the Redmi Note 7 series. The company has revealed the new shade, Mirror Flower Water Moon which is available for purchase in China. While it is a mouthful of a color, it is a machine translation of the symbols for the moon reflection on the water. The Mirror Flower Water Moon Redmi Note 7 comes in 6GB/64GB configuration for CNY 1,399 (around PHP 10,400) while the Pro is offered in 6GB/128GB configuration and costs CNY 1,599 (around PHP 11,900). Whether this color will be offered in other markets or remain a China-exclusive is unclear but it looks fresh. Source

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It’s Vivo’s Super Day with Shopee!

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Enjoy exciting discounts on select Vivo smartphones when you visit Shopee using its mobile app! Get up to 50% off on the  Vivo X21, V11i (128GB), Y85, and Y95. The first 500 buyers can get a 10% discount or a maximum PHP 2,500 off with a PHP 5,000 minimum amount spent on selected Vivo smartphones by simply using the voucher code SHPXVIVO10. The discounts are valid for orders to be delivered via integrated couriers. Visit the official Vivo store on Shopee.

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PLDT Home Fibr Reaches More Villages Across Metro Manila

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PLDT continues to expand its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) services in the country’s key urban centers. In the first half of 2019, PLDT’s FTTH rollout covered villages across all municipalities in Metro Manila such as Makati, Mandaluyong, Quezon City, San Juan, Pasig, and Taguig. Villages in Makati City covered by the FTTH rollout include Bel-Air Village, Dasmariñas Village, Forbes Park North, Magallanes Village, Palm Village, San Lorenzo Village, and Urdaneta Village. PLDT Fibr is also available in the following Villages Muntinlupa, Las Piñas, and Parañaque: Ayala Alabang Village, Hillsborough Alabang Village, Pacific Malayan Village, Pacific Village, Tierra Nueva Village, Ayal Southvale Village, BF Executive Triangle, BF International Village, BF Executive Village, BF Homes, Multinational Village, South Bay Garden Subdivision, and Tahanan Village. Along with these FTTH rollouts, subdivisions in Quezon City were also included. These are namely Arcadia Village, Ayala Heights, Ayala Hillside Estates, Corinthian Gardens, Corinthian Hills, Don Antonio Heights, Don…

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Vivo S1 Packs a Helio P65, 4,500mAh Battery with Fast-Charging

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The Vivo S1 for India is set to feature the MediaTek Helio P65 chipset along with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM, according to reports – a totally different device from the S1 for China. Photo: GSMArenaThe Vivo S1 set for India will also have a 6.38-inch FullHD Super AMOLED display with an in-display fingerprint scanner. While as far as the camera goes, it will have a 32MP front camera and a triple rear camera setup. The latter is comprised of a 16MP main, 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. It will come with 128GB of internal storage and a large 4,500mAh battery with dual-engine fast charging. The Vivo S1 is expected to have a price lower than INR 20,000 (about PHP 14,900) and will launch in early August. Source 

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Xiaomi Opens R&D Facility in Finland

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Xiaomi has registered a research and development (R&D) company in Tampere, Finland. It is officially registered as Xiaomi Finland Oy and a report mentions that it will focus on the development of camera technologies. Other points of focus for Xiaomi’s Finnish department will include Software R&D, IT systems, and telecommunications equipment. The CEO of Xiaomi Finland, David Arthur Felix has been appointed Managing Director of the new company. Two years ago, a partnership between Nokia and Xiaomi was signed. It was centered around licensing patents between the two companies. The expansion by the Chinese company might be a result of that partnership to some extent. Source

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Here’s What the Retail Package of the Xiaomi Mi A3 May Look Like

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Following renders and leaked specifications, images of the Xiaomi Mi A3 and its retail box have surfaced online. The Xiaomi Mi A3, will reportedly come in white, blue, and black as seen in the box of the device. An actual photo of the phone was also posted, revealing a glossy back finish. The images also confirm a notched display for the front camera and a vertical triple rear camera setup in the upper left corner, with the Xiaomi logo at the bottom-left corner. The plastic film on the device reveals that the phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. It also has a 4030mAh battery and in-screen fingerprint sensor. As far as shooters go, it has a 48MP main camera and a 32MP selfie shooter. Source

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Beta Health App allows creating and adding watch faces to the Huawei Watch GT

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In the community forums of Huawei UK, a user by Phil_Black revealed that a Beta Health App is live on the Chinese Huawei site. It is in this app that users have access to creating and adding new watch faces to the Huawei Watch GT. Logging into the site and getting access into the beta version of the app, however, does need a Chinese Huawei ID which requires a Chinese number. Once you have the beta version of the app,  you can uninstall the current health app and install the beta version. From there, there’s a guide to creating a face and adding it to DCIM via the hi-suite desktop. The new beta app then allows to add the new face and selecting it from the DCIM folder Source

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Apple Announces Updated MacBook Air and MacBook Pro

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Apple has announced new and updated versions of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, sporting improvements to the display, as well as 8th Generation Intel processors. It seems that the company has also decided to discontinue the 12-inch MacBook Air. The MacBook Air received True Tone to its Retina display. This offers a more natural viewing experience. The price of the MacBook Air has also been lowered to USD 1,099 (about PHP 56,600). While the 13-inch MacBook Pro remains at USD 1,299 (about PHP 66,900), it has been updated with the latest 8th-generation quad-core processors. It also now features Touch Bar and Touch ID, a True Tone Retina display, and the Apple T2 Security Chip. PH Pricing In the Philippines, the 13-inch MacBook Air is priced at PhP64,990 for the i5/8GB/128GB SSD variant, and PhP76,990 for the i5/8GB/256GB SSD variant.  New variants of the 13-inch MacBook Pro are priced at PhP77,990…

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Canon unveils its new G series printers!

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Canon has just expanded its PIXMA Ink Efficient G Series with three new refillable ink tank system printers. These are the PIXMA Ink Efficient G6070 All-in-One, PIXMA Ink Efficient G5070, and PIXMA Ink Efficient Monochrome GM2070. These Printers combine a small footprint with automatic two-sided printing through an integrated-in-body ink tank design. They also introduce a new ink bottle design that drains readily into empty ink tanks with no need to squeeze during the refill process. A two-way channel in the ink bottle funnel regulates air pressure so that ink stops automatically once the maximum level is achieved. The latest Canon G series printers feature a two-way paper feed design. They are equipped with front or rear tray feeding options which allows for two kinds of media to be loaded at any time. The rear tray can be loaded with ID card sized papers, envelopes, and glossy photo papers, while…

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Canon launches the new shoot and print iNSPiC cameras

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Canon has just launched its first instant cameras under its Mini Photo Printer line up. These are the iNSPiC [S] and iNSPiC [C]. The new cameras combine a compact mini printer and digital camera in one pocket-sized gadget. Users can also connect the cameras to their smartphones using the Canon Mini Print mobile app to print photos stored on the device or photo albums on social networking accounts. The app has a quick reprint button makes it easy to get multiple reprints off the instant camera printer. An update comes to the app that includes a virtual shutter button for remote shooting and stickers for decorating photos before printing. The app is free to download on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Canon iNSPiC [S] ZV-123A The iNSPiC [S] boasts an ultra-slim profile and packs in an 8-megapixel fixed focus camera. This easily slips into clutch bags…

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MSI unveils its X570 motherboards!

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MSI has just announced its brand new AMD AM4 motherboards with X570 chipsets. These are the MEG X570 GODLIKE and the MEG X570 ACE. The MEG X570 GODLIKE is meant for hardcore gamers and enthusiast overclockers alike. Exclusive features of the GODLIKE include Dynamic Dashboard with OLED display for various hardware conditions and Killer network solutions like Killer xTend and the latest Killer Wi-Fi 6. It also includes Xtreme Audio DAC that brings a selection of premium audio hardware for a more immersive audio experience. It also features the brand-new Frozr Heatsink design, extended heat-pipe, and Double side M.2 Shield Frozr. While Mystic Light Infinity II introduces new RGB lighting effects with infinity mirror reflection effects. The M.2 XPANDER-Z Gen4 card expands M.2 Gen4 SSDs and a 10G Super LAN Card provides extreme transfer speed. While the MEG X570 ACE features the latest PCIe 4.0 standard for M.2 and PCIe…

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Samsung Galaxy A20: A well-rounded budget phone

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The Samsung Galaxy A20, along with the A10, opened the year for the Samsung Galaxy A series. While the Galaxy A series is more known for being the mid-range line for the company, the A20 sits right between budget and mid-range. Samsung Galaxy A20 Display Size 6.4”, HD+ Super AMOLED Display Resolution 720 x 1560 Screen-to-Body Ratio 85.0% Pixel Density ~268 Processor Exynos 7884 GPU Mali-671 MP2 RAM 3GB Storage 32GB Card Slot Up to 512GB Rear Camera 13MP (f/1.9) + 5MP (f/2.2) Front Camera 8MP (f/2.0) OS Android 9 + One UI Battery 4,000mAh with 15W fast charging Bluetooth Version 5.0 Interface Type-C 1.0 Additional features  Fingerprint scanner Price PHP 9,990 The familiar body The Samsung Galaxy A20 has a glossy polycarbonate body. While polycarbonate has a distinctive feel, the glossy finish makes it feel like glass, thus the name given by Samsung – glasstic. Glasstic makes it feel…

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Transcend announces embedded 3D NAND SSD solutions!

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Transcend unveiled a new lineup of solid-state drives (SSDs) made for the high-end embedded market. These are made of 3D NAND flash and features enhanced endurance as well as thermal tolerance. This latest line-up comprises SSDs in the 2.5-inch, SATA III, PCIe M.2, and SATA III M.2 form factors. These are rated to endure 3K Program/Erase (P/E) cycles and engineered to withstand extreme operating temperatures from -40°C to 85°C. The latest SSDs are made to reliably operate with embedded applications including AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things), ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems, IoV (Internet of Vehicles), and surveillance systems. Featured in this release are V-series SSDs with enhanced endurance and I-series drives that also offer a wide operating temperate range. Being built of 3D NAND flash, memory cells are stacked vertically in multiple layers to overcome the density limitations of planar NAND. The new line-up utilizes the PCIe Gen3 x4 interface, which…

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The Realme C2: A run for your money

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Realme, with its success in its first year in the country, looked to ride the momentum in the realm of the budget smartphones. This was apparent when the company unveiled the Realme C2, the successor to the Realme C1. The Realme C1 was dubbed the Budget King, offering good specs for a reasonable price. The C2, of course, hoped to claim its title. Realme C2 Display Size 6.1, HD+, IPS LCD Display Resolution 720 x 1560 Screen-to-Body Ratio 80.30% Pixel Density 282ppi Screen Protection Gorilla Glass 3 Processor Helio P22 (Octa) GPU PowerVR GE8320 RAM 2GB/3GB Storage 16GB/32GB Card Slot Up to 256GB Rear Camera 13MP (f/2.2) + 2MP (f/2.4) Front Camera 5MP (f/2.0) OS Android 9 + ColorOS 6 Lite Battery 4,000mAh Bluetooth Version 4.2 Interface microUSB Price PhP5,990 (3GB + 32GB) We had the opportunity to experience the Realme C2 for ourselves and here’s how our experience…

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WinSaya is TNT’s Newest Game Show for its Subscribers!

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TNT recently unveiled a weekly interactive Facebook game show – Winsaya. It will air on TNT’s official Facebook page every Wednesdays and Sundays until August 24, 2019. Winsaya will be hosted by actor-comedian Ramon Bautista. Qualified participants get a chance to win free TNT load credits and brand-new LTE smartphones every week. From among all the weekly winners and entries, one final showdown will determine one lucky subscriber who will win the grand prize of PHP 1 million. To join the show, TNT subscribers must click on the link provided in the posted multiple choice question every Wednesday and Friday. Subscribers can submit multiple entries with different or same answers to increase chances of winning. Submission of entries is until 11:59 PM of the day the question was posted. Winners will be selected from all qualified posts and will be announced on TNT’s Facebook page after two to three days.…

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Smart Offers Bigger YouTube Treat for its Subscribers!

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Following the success of its Video Every Day Campaign, digital service provider Smart Communications brings a bigger and more accessible Free YouTube treat! Now, all prepaid subscribers of Smart, Sun, and TNT only have to dial *123# and choose option 1 and follow the on-screen instructions to enjoy more hours of YouTube every day. Prepaid subscribers may get a free additional 1 hour (1GB) of YouTube on top of their GIGA VIDEO or GIGA VIDEO+ subscriptions. On the other hand, non-LTE subscribers who upgrade to LTE may get up to 1 hour (1GB) of Free YouTube daily, for up to 60 days. Subscribers who avail of the Free YouTube promo can also use the free access to watch their favorite shows on iflix, iWant, Cignal Play, and NBA League Pass. For more info on how to get your free YouTube, visit.

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Case renders show Samsung Galaxy Note 10 duo’s design

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CAD-based renders of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Pro surfaced earlier this month, and gave us an idea of how the phones look like. Now, official Olixar cases of both versions on a UK retailer’s website of the upcoming Note 10 duo shows the design of the phones. Both Note 10 and Note 10 Pro will come with a vertically aligned camera set-up that sits on the top-left corner of the back. The Note 10 features a triple-camera setup while the Note 10 Pro will get an extra shooter. The cases also confirm that the power button and volume rockers are positioned on the left side. One thing absent from the phone is the Bixby button which was introduced in 2017 on the Samsung Galaxy S8. A report has also surfaced stating that the new Note 10 phones will come with a Sound on-Display technology which eliminates the…

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