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In today’s market, most consumers seek a device that seamlessly balances aesthetic appeal with versatile functionality that can handle daily activities such as movie streaming, casual gaming, and occasional photography. However, such all-encompassing versatility often comes with a premium price point, which is a common obstacle for many prospective buyers.
But, with the realme 12 5G, you can get this combo of power and beauty at an affordable price of Php 14,999.
Chic Design
The realme 12 5G is surely an eye candy, capturing attention with its design reminiscent of trendy luxury watches. Its aesthetic charm is evident in the camera module that resembles a Sunburst Dial; while the zipper-like pattern mimics the sophistication of a 3D Jubilee Bracelet, accentuated by polished edges for a fined finish.
Its design may be similar to its bigger siblings, realme 12+ and realme 12 Pro+, however, this device distinguishes itself with a glossy back panel compared to the vegan leather backs found in its siblings.
Aside from that, this device is pretty sleek too having a 7.69mm Ultra Slim form factor and weighs 188 grams which is a tad lighter and slicker than its siblings. This device also comes in 2 colorways such as Twilight Purple and Woodland Green which I think are pretty chic.
Beauty Inside
Its outside appearance is not just beaut but so is its performance, matching its exterior aesthetics this device runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ chip with ARM Mali-G57 GPU which is responsible for delivering captivating graphics on your phone’s display, as well as elevating your gaming experience with its responsiveness and smooth navigation.
Apart from that, this device also boasts a 6.72” display size with an FHD+ Resolution of 2400×1080. Meaning, the details on the screen look sharp and vibrant. Since this device has a 91.4% screen-to-body ratio, expect minimal bezels and maximized visual space as the display extends nearly edge to edge.
Furthermore, the realme 12 5G is equipped with a 120Hz refresh rate. This feature enhances the fluidity and responsiveness of on-screen animations and transitions, resulting in a smoother and seamless user experience. May it be scrolling your social media feeds, web browsing, or even playing games.
Now, for individuals like myself who spend a considerable amount of time outdoors and rely on their phones for various tasks, the realme 12 5G ensures seamless functionality even under direct sunlight. This device has a brightness capability of up to 950 nits that guarantees clear and legible screen visibility.
Capturing Moments
Apart from a phone’s aesthetics and processing power, we have to admit that most of the time, a phone’s cameras significantly influence our decision-making process when selecting a new smartphone.
A good example is the realme 12 5G. Its rear camera is equipped with 108MP 3x Zoom Portrait (which is similar to the realme 12 Pro+) and a 2MP black and white sensor. So, taking stunning and clear photographs without breaking the bank won’t be a problem at all.
This device empowers you to unleash your creativity and become a “Portrait Master,” as their slogan suggests. Whether you’re capturing candid moments with friends, picturesque landscapes, or artistic portraits, the realme 12 5G ensures that you can achieve professional-quality results without compromising on cost.
When it comes to its front-facing camera, the realme 12 5G boasts an 8MP camera. Details are sharp and crisp, and what I like about most is it gives a true-to-life skin tone. However, I noticed that this device is quite having trouble in terms of subject to background separation.
Power Generator
This device has a 5,000mAh battery, so doing your day-to-day tasks like social media browsing, a little bit of gaming, and watching your favorite movies without the thought of running out of power too quickly is not something you should worry about. As a matter of fact, on our standard video loop test wherein the brightness and volume are at 50%, the device lasted for 1 hour and 45 minutes which is a good number.
The Verdict
So overall, the realme 12 5G is indeed a balance of power of beauty. At a practical price of Php 14,999. This device proves that it’s not just about having a good performance or a chic design individually but about achieving harmony between these elements to provide a satisfying user experience., making it an attractive option for consumers seeking a balanced smartphone.
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ASUS is preparing to launch its next-generation gaming smartphone, the ROG Phone 9 Pro, which recently appeared on a certification site in China.
While detailed specifications have yet to be confirmed, the ROG Phone 9 Pro is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor, potentially delivering enhanced performance.
Additionally, the phone is rumored to include an upgraded cooling system designed to support extended gaming sessions.
The listing indicates that the device will feature 65W fast charging, similar to the ROG Phone 8 Pro, suggesting the company may continue offering fast and efficient charging for users.
ROG Phone 9 Pro Rumored Specs
- Certificate: IP68 dust and water resistance
- Refresh Rate: 165Hz
- Screen Size & Display: 6.78 inches LTPO AMOLED
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 4
- RAM: 24GB LPDDR5X
- Storage: 1TB UFS 4.0
- Dual Main Camera: 50MP Sony IMX890
- Front Camera: 32MP
- Battery & Charging: 5500mAh | 65W
Further details are expected to be revealed at the ROG official launch, which will likely provide more information on the device’s features and potential upgrades.
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After the release of ZenBook 16 Air July this year, ASUS has unveiled the ZenBook 14 Air, which is now available for pre-order.
The laptop is equipped with a 14-inch 2.8K (2880×1800) 120Hz Lumina OLED display, offering a peak brightness of 600 nits.
It covers 100% DCI-P3 and 133% sRGB color gamuts and is certified for low blue light and flicker-free viewing.
Under the hood, the laptop runs on an 8-core Intel Core Ultra 7-258V processor with a maximum turbo frequency of 4.8GHz and second-generation Xe graphics.
It provides top AI performance of 115 TOPS. The device is equipped with 32GB LPDDR5x RAM and a 1TB PCIe SSD, with cooling managed by dual fans and ultra-thin vapor chambers.
The ZenBook 14 Air also includes a 72Wh battery, which offers up to 22 hours of usage on a single charge, and operates quietly with noise levels below 25dB under light workloads.
This laptop is known for its slim design, measuring just 1.1 cm in thickness and weighing 1.15 kg. It features a minimalist metal body and a hidden hinge.
ZenBook 14 Air Specs
- OS: Windows 11
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz
- Resolution: 2880×1800 pixel
- Thickness: 1.1 cm
- Weight: 1.15 kg
- Screen Size & Display: 6.56 inches LCD
- RAM: 32GB LPDDR5x
- Storage: 1TB PCIe SSD
- Battery & Charging: 72Wh | up to 22 hours of usage
ZenBook 14 Air Pricing
The ASUS ZenBook 14 Air is priced at 8,999 Yuan (approximately PHP70,699). Sale will officially begin at midnight on September 24, 2024.
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Samsung fans, here is some exciting news! The much-anticipated One UI 7 Beta is reportedly nearing its release, with rumors starting to swirl back in late July.
According to Sammobile, Samsung’s subsidiaries, including teams from India and the UK, are already testing the update.
So, what’s in store for One UI 7? Samsung is said to be focusing on smoother animations, better battery life, and a more intuitive, user-friendly interface.
TM Roh himself is reportedly keeping a close eye on the development to ensure that it’s a smooth experience.
Of course, being a beta release, there might still be some bugs here and there.
One UI 7 Beta Release Date
Now, while there hasn’t been an official release date yet, many are speculating that we could see it roll out by the end of the month or during the Samsung Developer Conference on October 3, 2024.
What do you think, will you join the beta testing?
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HUAWEI is set to unveil its new MatePad Pro 12.2 tablet globally!
The MatePad Pro 12.2, already released in China, boasts a 12.2-inch OLED display with a 2.8K resolution, 2,000 nits peak brightness, 144Hz refresh rate, and a 3:2 aspect ratio.
When it comes to cameras, it includes an 8MP front camera and a dual-lens rear camera system with a 13MP main sensor.
The Kirin 9000S, it is available in 256GB of storage paired with 12GB of RAM, 512GB of storage also with 12GB of RAM, or a high-end 1TB storage option with 16GB of RAM.
Battery-wise, the device comes with a 10,000mAh battery with 100W fast charging.
The tablet supports the HUAWEI Star Leap Keyboard, which includes a charging slot for the M-Pencil stylus.
This international version will feature a PaperMatte display for enhanced clarity and brightness, ideal for productivity and creative tasks.
It will include an updated GoPaint app with new brush tools and interactive features like ink splatter effects.
HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2 Specs (China)
- OS: HarmonyOS 4.2
- Network: None
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5 | Bluetooth 5.2
- Refresh Rate: 144Hz
- Resolution: 2800 x 1840 pixels
- Dimensions: 271.3 x 182.5 x 5.5 mm
- Weight: 508 g
- Screen Size & Display: 12.2 inches Dual-Layer OLED
- Chipset: Kirin 9000S
- RAM: 12GB | 16GB
- Storage: 256GB | 512GB | 1TB
- Dual Main Camera: 13MP | 8MP
- Front Camera: 16MP
- Battery & Charging: 10100 mAh | 100W wired | Type-C
HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2 Launch
The HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2 will launch this September 19 in Barcelona. Which features are you most excited about?
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OPPO is set to launch a new Feather Pink color option for its OPPO K12x 5G smartphone in India.
The OPPO K12x 5G features a 6.67-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,000 nits peak brightness.
It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset partnered with 6GB RAM + 128GB storage or 8GB of RAM and 256GB storage.
The device has a camera setup with a 32MP rear primary sensor, a 2MP portrait sensor, and an 8MP front camera.
As for the batteries, it includes a 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging.
OPPO K12x 5G Specs
- OS: ColorOS 14.0.1
- Network: Dual SIM | 5G
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz
- Resolution: HD + 1604 × 720 pixel
- Dimensions: 165.7 x 76.0 x 7.7 mm
- Weight: 186g
- Screen Size & Display: 6.67 inches LCD
- Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 6300
- RAM: 6GB | 8GB
- Storage: 128GB | 256GB
- Dual Main Camera: 32MP f/1.8 (main) | 2MP f/2.4 (depth)
- Front Camera: 8MP f/2.0
- Battery & Charging: 5100mAh | 45W wired | Type-C
- Colors: Midnight Violet, Breeze Blue, Feather Pink
OPPO K12x 5G Feather Pink Price
The new OPPO K12x 5G variant will be available starting September 21 at 7 PM on OPPO India’s official website.
Pricing starts at INR12,999 (about PHP8,699) for the 6GB + 128GB model and INR15,999 (about PHP10,699) for the 8GB + 256GB variant.
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Apple iOS 18 introduces new features that allow iPhone users to deeply personalize their devices and enhance their everyday experiences.
Home Screen and Control Center
The Home Screen and Control Center now offer even more customization options, letting users arrange app icons and widgets to suit their preferences.
They can also choose from light, dark, or tinted styles, and even make app icons larger for a streamlined appearance.
The redesigned Control Center groups important controls together, including media playback, Home controls, and third-party apps, making access just a swipe away.
Users can also now manage controls on the Lock Screen and use the Action button for quick access.
Photos
One of the biggest updates is to Photos, with a major redesign that makes finding and reliving special moments easier.
The new layout brings a unified view of the photo library, with automatic collections like “Recent Days,” “People & Pets,” and “Trips” that use on-device intelligence to organize memories. Users can also personalize their layout and pin favorite collections for quick access.
Messages & Mail
In Messages, new formatting options, text effects, and enhanced Tapbacks bring conversations to life, while the ability to send a message via satellite ensures communication even without a cellular connection.
Messages also now support RCS for better media and group messaging with non-Apple users. The Phone app has been upgraded with live call recording and transcription, making it easier to capture important details during conversations.
Mail introduces intelligent categorization later this year, allowing users to group messages into Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions categories.
A new digest view also gathers emails from businesses, helping users stay on top of important information at a glance.
Safari
Safari gets more intelligent with Highlights, which surfaces key details like addresses and movie summaries as you browse.
The redesigned Reader feature enhances long articles with a summary and table of contents, while Distraction Control helps hide unnecessary elements like sign-in banners on webpages.
Passwords
iOS 18 also introduces a new app called Passwords, which simplifies the management of credentials like passwords, passcodes, and verification codes.
End-to-end encryption ensures security, and users will be alerted if their password is weak or has appeared in data breaches.
Privacy
Privacy remains a priority, with users gaining more control over how their apps and contacts are shared. Apps can be locked or hidden for additional privacy, and users can manage specific contacts shared with apps.
Apple Intelligence
A key feature coming next month is Apple Intelligence, which blends generative models with personal context to deliver smart, relevant information while maintaining privacy.
This system will bring writing tools for refining text across apps, intelligent photo search, and advanced call transcription features.
Siri also benefits from Apple Intelligence, becoming more natural and capable of maintaining context across tasks.
Other Features
Additional features in iOS 18 include offline hiking routes in Apple Maps, a new Game Mode for better gaming performance, updates to Apple Pay, and enhanced audio capabilities in AirPods. Later this fall, AirPods Pro 2 will gain over-the-counter hearing aid functionality.
Meanwhile, the Health app sees improvements for pregnancy data, Medical ID updates, and new features in Apple Fitness+.
With iOS 18, users also get accessibility enhancements like Eye Tracking for hands-free navigation, Music Haptics for feeling music vibrations, and new features in CarPlay to make driving more accessible for everyone.
Apple iOS 18 Compatible Devices
Here are the list of iOS 18 compatible devices:
- iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS, XS Max, XR
- iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)
You can now find the latest iOS 18 update in your Settings under your profile. Please note that the update requires a minimum of 8.51 GB of available storage. Are you ready to upgrade your iPhone?
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Samsung is gearing up to release its first rollable phone in 2025, featuring a massive 12.4-inch rollable display, easily surpassing HUAWEI’s 10.2-inch tri-folding phone.
Sounds exciting, right? This new device is also expected to come with under-display camera technology, similar to the Galaxy Z Fold6, but imagine how seamless the experience could be with such a large, futuristic screen.
Samsung 12.4-Inch Rollable Phone
Interestingly, the brand had previously worked on a tri-folding phone, some of you might remember that, but they decided to pause the project as part of cost-cutting efforts to boost profitability. That same Samsung tri-folding phone was also presented to the CES 2023.
Meanwhile, HUAWEI was the first to release theirs with the latest Mate XT Ultimate.
HUAWEI Mate XT Specs
- OS: HarmonyOS 4.2
- Network: Dual SIM | 5G
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz
- Resolution: 2232 x 3184 pixels | 381 PPI
- Dimensions:
- Unfolded: 156.7 x 219 x 4.8 mm
- Folded: 156.7 x 73.5 x 12.8 mm
- Weight: 297g
- Screen Size & Display: 10.2 inches Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Chipset: Kirin 9010
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 256GB | 512GB | 1TB
- Triple Rear Camera: 50 MP f/1.4 (wide) | 12 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/3.4 (telephoto)
- Front Camera: 8 MP f/2.2
- Battery & Charging: 5600 mAh | 66W wired | 50W wireless | 7.5W reverse wireless | 5W reverse wired
- Colors: Black, Red
What do you think – is the Samsung upcoming rollable display worth the wait, or do you prefer HUAWEI‘s tri-fold design?
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Lenovo is gearing up to unveil a new version of their Legion Y700 gaming tablet, according to a recent Weibo post.
While detailed specs are still under wraps, a Geekbench 5 listing reveals that the updated model will be equipped with a processor and 12GB of RAM.
The new tablet will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Compared to the 2023 Y700 gaming tablet, the upcoming model features a better chipset than the previous Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip.
Details about the display, storage, and battery are not yet available.
Lenovo Legion Y700 Gaming Tablet 2024 Launch
The Lenovo Y700 2024 is expected to be launched at Q4 2024, with an initial release likely in China before expanding globally.
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HUAWEI is set to unveil a new range of tech products, including wearables and tablets, at its upcoming keynote on September 19.
Filipino consumers are keen to see the latest advancements and features that could influence their next tech purchase.
One key highlight is the anticipated launch of the next-generation HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series, which is expected to feature the new TruSense System for enhanced health and fitness tracking. This system also includes emotional health monitoring.
The WATCH GT 5 Series may also showcase a refined design, with hints of sharp, geometric patterns and premium materials such as titanium alloy and ceramic.
Another notable release could be the updated HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate, possibly featuring golf-related functionalities and a new Dual-Color Bezel design.
The WATCH D 2 is rumored to include next-generation blood pressure monitoring, potentially offering dynamic, real-time measurements.
Additionally, the brand is likely to introduce the MatePad Pro 12.2” and MatePad 12 X tablets. The MatePad Pro is expected to feature a Tandem OLED PaperMatte Display and an upgraded Glide Keyboard with a new stylus storage design.
HUAWEI Smart Devices Launch
The launch event on September 19 will provide more details on these upcoming products. For updates, visit HUAWEI’s official website or social media channels.
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The realme Note Series is back and it has a new addition to the Note series, the realme Note 60.
The device has a 6.74-inch IPS LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
Under the hood, it is powered by the Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset and runs on Android 14 with realme UI 5.0. It comes in two storage options too, a 4GB RAM with 64GB of storage and a 4GB RAM with 128GB of storage.
When it comes to the cameras, the realme Note 60 features a single 32 MP main rear camera and a 5 MP front camera.
Battery wise, it has a non-removable 5000 mAh battery and supports 10W wired charging.
realme Note 60 Specs
- OS: Android 14, realme UI 5.0
- Network: Dual SIM | 4G LTE
- Refresh Rate: 90Hz
- Resolution: HD+ 720 x 1600 pixels
- Dimensions: 167.3 x 76.7 x 7.8 mm
- Weight: 187 g
- Screen Size & Display: 6.74 inches IPS LCD
- Chipset: Unisoc Tiger T612
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 64GB | 128GB
- Single Main Camera: 32MP
- Front Camera: 5MP
- Battery & Charging: 5000mAh | 10W wired | Type-C
- Colors: Voyage Blue, Marble Black
realme Note 60 Price
realme Note 60 comes in two colors, the Voyage Blue and Marble Black. It’s priced at PHP4,999 for the 4GB+64GB model and PHP5,999 for the 4GB+128GB model.
It is available for purchase on realme physical stores and realme’s Shopee Official Store, Lazada Flagship Store, and TikTok Shop.