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Welcome to the era of mobile AI. Come see how Galaxy AI can empower you. Live on January 17, 2024.
00:00 Galaxy Unpacked
02:48 Opening Keynote: TM ROH
08:38 New way to get things done
21:50 Circle to Search with Google
35:08 New way to create
37:34 The Artful Awakening: The Wonder of Camera Innovation
49:29 New way to play
54:09 Design & Durability
59:50 Sustainability
64:20 New way to manage health
71:31 Closing
The biggest highlight of the event is Galaxy AI. Multitasking has never been easier thanks to Samsung’s collaboration and use of Google’s Gemini on the device.
Several keynote speakers introduced separate features for the phone. The first feature is a live translation option, allowing users of the Galaxy S24 series to instantly understand what their contacts are saying.
The Live Translate feature has long been available with Google Assistant, but it turns out that the Galaxy S24 series will be the first set of devices to take advantage of the feature without phone users having to switch between apps.
These are the supported languages for now:
There are better ways to encapsulate a response to a friend’s weekend getaway suggestion. Emojis, for example. The Photomoji feature on Samsung Galaxy S24 allows creation of stickers and emojis straight from their photos without the need for third-party apps.
If pictures aren’t your thing, the Galaxy S24 also makes it possible to rewrite your texts to a more appropriate tone. Say you want to communicate with a Gen Z male teen, the Galaxy S24 lets you choose from several text responses.
Recording meetings is a hassle since you have to identify different speakers. This hurdle is minimized by Transcript Assist’s ability to provide you with a transcript, all the while detecting who’s speaking at each turn.
A stylus is pretty to use with any Galaxy device, but it doesn’t exactly make your handwriting any better. That’s why Notes Assist is there to make your handwriting cleaner. Notes Assist also formats the content in whatever way you like. Formatting will become a thing of the past as AI does it for you.
There’s also a new way to search on the Galaxy S24 series. Circle to Search is Google’s first gesture operated search method, all without having to manually input it onto a search bar. You can simply draw on an existing image, text, or video, and results will be delivered on the same screen of the currently used app.
However, all this sounds intrusive. That’s why Samsung allows users to choose what information is being processed by AI online.
In their partnership with Instagram, Samsung Galaxy’s S24 series will be the first device to have HDR enabled by default. With regards to content creation and social media posts, it’s now easier to edit photos with the help of Generative AI. All edited pictures will have a watermark, though.
The camera is packed with more power, and a video demo by Mr. Beast shows the camera’s stunning clarity on a 10x optical zoom. Other features were also shown during the event.
If you’re still using Bluetooth to share files, you’re missing out on Samsung’s Quick Share function. The update is it’s compatibility with a multitude of devices so you only have to press one button to share to other phones. Or PC’s. or TV’s.
Gaming-wise, the Galaxy S24 series’ NPU can handle the heaviest. The addition of Ray Tracing make the experience more immersive, as told by guest and streamer Pokimane.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 series will be available for pre-order starting January 17 until the end of the month. Check out the price list below.
Source: Samsung Newsroom
After 7 months of waiting, Apple has finally launch the Apple Vision Pro, at least in the US, which will be available on Friday, February 2nd, pre-orders for the device will begin Friday, January 19th. The Apple Vision Pro is priced at $3,499 and is Apple’s first new major product category since the Apple Watch in 2015.
The Apple Vision Pro is a compact pair of glasses that lets you navigate, interact, and enjoy content in a spatial way. It features a custom micro-OLED display, a 3D camera, Spatial Audio, and a dual-chip (M2 and new R1 chip) system with advanced technology and design. The device is designed to blend digital content with the physical world, using visionOS, the world’s first spatial operating system. It offers an infinite canvas that transforms how you use the apps you love, allowing you to arrange apps anywhere and scale them to the perfect size, making the workspace of your dreams a reality. You can browse the web in Safari, create a to-do list in Notes, chat in Messages, and seamlessly move between them with a glance. The device also has augmented reality capabilities, but can also switch to virtual reality seamlessly by using the dial on the headset.
The Apple Vision Pro is Apple’s first 3D camera. You can capture magical spatial photos and spatial videos in 3D, then relive those cherished moments like never before with immersive Spatial Audio. Your existing library of photos and videos looks incredible at remarkable scale. And panoramas wrap around you — making you feel like you’re standing right where you took them. You can also take spatial videos with iPhone 15 Pro, then view them on Apple Vision Pro.
Apple Vision Pro will be available starting at $3,499 (U.S.) with 256GB of storage. Pre-orders for Apple Vision Pro will begin on Friday, January 19, at 5 a.m. PST, with availability beginning Friday, February 2.
Apple Vision Pro will be available at all U.S. Apple Store locations and the U.S. Apple Store online.
ZEISS Optical Inserts — Readers will be available for $99 (U.S.), and ZEISS Optical Inserts — Prescription will be available for $149 (U.S.).
Apple Vision Pro comes with a Solo Knit Band and Dual Loop Band — giving users two options for the fit that works best for them. Apple Vision Pro also includes a Light Seal, two Light Seal Cushions, an Apple Vision Pro Cover for the front of the device, Polishing Cloth, Battery, USB-C Charge Cable, and USB-C Power Adapter.
Sony Playstation are currently on Sales in the Philippines for a limited time, they offer discounted price for PS5 Console, Peripherals and Game Titles. The offer will be available at participating retailers, which you can find by going to https://www.playstation.com/en-ph/local/retailers/.
| PS5 Consoles | Original SRP | Promotion SRP |
| PlayStation®5 Console | PHP 30,790 | PHP 23,990 |
| PlayStation®5 Console – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Bundle | PHP 33,890 | PHP 27,090 |
| PlayStation®5 Console – Two DualSense™ Wireless Controllers Bundle | PHP 33,990 | PHP 27,190 |
| PlayStation®5 Console – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition Bundle | PHP 36,290 | PHP 29,490 |
| Peripherals | Original SRP (Local Currency) | Promotion SRP (Local Currency) |
| PULSE 3D™ Wireless Headset | PHP 5,590 | PHP 4,990 |
| PULSE 3D™ Midnight Black Wireless Headset | PHP 5,590 | PHP 4,990 |
| PULSE 3D™ Gray Camouflage Wireless Headset | PHP 5,590 | PHP 4,990 |
| DualSense® wireless controller | PHP 3,990 | PHP 3,190 |
| DualSense® wireless controller – Midnight Black | PHP 3,990 | PHP 3,190 |
| DualSense® wireless controller – Cosmic Red | PHP 4,290 | PHP 3,190 |
| DualSense® wireless controller – Nova Pink | PHP 4,290 | PHP 3,190 |
| DualSense® wireless controller – Galactic Purple | PHP 4,290 | PHP 3,190 |
| DualSense® wireless controller – Starlight Blue | PHP 4,290 | PHP 3,190 |
| DualSense® wireless controller – Gray Camouflage | PHP 4,290 | PHP 3,190 |
| DualSense® wireless controller – Metallic Red | PHP 4,290 | PHP 3,190 |
| DualSense® wireless controller – Metallic Blue | PHP 4,290 | PHP 3,190 |
| Game Title | Original SRP (Local Currency) | Promotion SRP (Local Currency) | |
| PS5 | PlayStation®5 Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut | PHP 3,490 | PHP 1,990 |
| PS5 | PlayStation®5 God of War™ Ragnarök | PHP 3,490 | PHP 1,990 |
| PS5 | PlayStation®5 The Last of Us Part I | PHP 3,490 | PHP 2,490 |
| PS5 | PlayStation®5 Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales | PHP 2,490 | PHP 1,490 |
| PS5 | PlayStation®5 Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition | PHP 2,990 | PHP 1,990 |
| PS4 | PlayStation®4 Horizon Zero Dawn PlayStation Hits | PHP 1,099 | PHP 550 |
Sony PlayStation also have deals available in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam. If you’re from these country, check out the source link to know the
Source: playstation.com
Here’s something for the gamers, the Sony PlayStation Portal Remote Player is now available for pre-order in Saudi Arabia.
First announced last August, The Sony PlayStation Portal Remote Player is more of an accessories to the PS5, since you can use the device to stream and play PS5 games from your console to the PlayStation Portal. The Portal connects to the PS5 via Wi-Fi and supports all PS5 games that are compatible with Remote Play. This includes both first-party and third-party games, as well as VR games. The Portal also includes a 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio.
You can pre-order your Sony PlayStation Portal Remote Player from Extra and Sony World, for SAR 949 or around ₱14,000.00. Customers who will pre-order the Sony PlayStation Portal Remote Player will receive their devices by February 2024.
Apple is once again partnering with (RED) to raise awareness and funds for the fight against HIV/AIDS. In line this with this, Apple has release the new Apple Watch Series 9 (PRODUCT) RED, it’s the new Apple Watch Series 9 but everything in RED.
The Apple Watch Series 9 (PRODUCT) RED will include a new palette and solar analog watch faces in red, joining Metropolitan, World Time, Numerals Mono, Gradient, Stripes, and Typograph in a collection of specially customized watch faces celebrating World AIDS Day.
Aside from the portion of the sales of (PRODUCT) RED that goes in goes directly to the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS. Apple also said that the starting December 1 to 4, App Store will donate all proceeds from select, exclusive in-app purchases for three amazing games — MONOPOLY GO!, Gardenscapes, and EA Sports FC Mobile — to the Global Fund, including playful avatars, cool shields, and star soccer players.
Additionally, starting on December 1st until December 8, Apple will donate $1 for every purchase made using Apple Pay on apple.com, through the Apple Store app, or at an Apple Store location.
Source: Apple
Ayaneo has officially launched their latest handheld gaming PC – the Ayaneo Slide, the first handheld gaming PC from Ayaneo to feature a full keyboard.
The Ayaneo Slide is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U cpu. with 6-inch 1080p IPS display, It also has a full QWERTY (RGB) keyboard, a QWERTY physical RGB keyboard will appear when you sliding the display up, similar to the Sidekick. The Ayaneo Slide also features a touchpad, and a hall-sensing joystick with up to 64 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 4TB M.2 NVMe SSD for storage.
Here are the notable specs of the Ayaneo Slide;
The Ayaneo Slide will allow you to access and download games from various game platforms, including but not limited to Steam, Xbox, Origin, Epic, and Ubisoft Connect. The Ayaneo Slide is available for pre-order now on Indiegogo. The starting price is US$899 for the 16GB + 512GGB model and US$1,5999 for the 64GG + 4TB variants. A special discount will available to those who will preorder the Ayaneo Slide.
Together with the new iMacs, Apple also announce the 14‑inch MacBook Pro with M3 chips, the 16-inch Macbook Pro will also be updated with the new M3 Processors. Aside from the refreshed Macbook Pros, Apple also release a new Space Black color for both the 14‑inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro.
Both the 14‑inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro will share the following parts;
There are also a number of differences that buyers needs to consider when choosing between the 14‑inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro; The 14‑inch MacBook Pro will be available in M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max processors while the 16-inch Macbook Pro will only support the M3 Pro and M3 Max CPU.
The 14‑inch MacBook Pro with M3 CPU;
The 14‑inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro and M3 Max CPU;
The 16‑inch MacBook Pro with M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max CPU;;
Both the 14‑inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro are now will be available with the follow prices;
After announcing the new CPUs, Apple announces the new 24-inch iMac powered by the M3 chips.
The new iMac with M3 is up to 2x faster than the prior generation with M1.1 And for those upgrading from an Intel-based iMac, the new iMac is up to 2.5x faster than the most popular 27-inch models,2 and 4x faster than the most powerful 21.5-inch model.3 It also features an expansive 4.5K Retina display with 11.3 million pixels and over a billion colors, faster wireless connectivity, and a seamless experience with iPhone. Combined with its best-in-class camera, speakers, and mics, along with macOS Sonoma, iMac with M3 is better than ever — perfect for everyone, from families to small businesses, aspiring creatives, students, and gamers. Customers can order the new iMac starting today, with availability beginning Tuesday, November 7.
The new iMacs will be available in 7 colors; Blue, Green, Pink, Silver, Yellow, Orange, Purple with a starting price of $1299 for the iMac with 8-core GPU and $1499 for the iMac with 10-core GPU and 256GB SSD model.
Here are the key specs of the new 24-inches iMac.
You can checkout full specs of the new iMacs here.
OPPO has officially announce the Find N3, the first horizontal foldable by the company to be available outside China. The Find N3 features a number of improvements over the previous generation, including a more powerful processor, a larger and brighter display, and a better camera system.
The Find N3 is powered by the Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which is the fastest mobile processor on the market. The phone also has 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of storage.
The Find N3 has a 7.82-inch AMOLED display on the inside and a 6.31 inches display on the outside. The inner display has a resolution of 2440 × 2268 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The outer display has a resolution of 2484 × 1116 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz, Min 10Hz.
The Find N3 has a triple-lens rear camera system with a 48MP Sony LYTIA-T808 “pixel stacked” sensor, 48MP sensor ultrawide lens with autofocus and then 64MP zoom camera sensor with a 3x 70mm f/2.6 stabilized periscope lens. AS for the front shooters, the OPPO Find N3 uses dual-selfie cameras; 20MP Main screen and 32MP for cover screen.
The Find N3 runs ColorOS 13.2, which is based on Android 13. The phone has a 4805mAh battery that supports 67W SUPERVOOC 2.0, SUPERVOOC, VOOC 3.0, PD3.0 (9V/2A) fast charging. You can find the full specs here.
The OPPO Find N3 is available Classic Black and Champagne Gold colors. Even though the device was launched globally, it will initially be available in Singapore for SGD 2,399 (SAR 6,552.67, converted). Preoders will be open tomorrow October 20, 2023.
Google has recently announced its latest flagship smartphones, the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. These devices are engineered by Google and built with AI at the center for a more helpful and personal experience.
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are elegantly designed with softer silhouettes, beautiful metal finishes, and recycled materials. The Pixel 8 features a 6.2-inch Actua display with 1080 x 2400 resolution, Smooth Display (60–120 Hz), Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® cover glass and Always-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing features. Google claim that it is brighter than the Pixel 7’s display. It comes in Rose, Hazel, and Obsidian colors.
The Pixel 8 Pro, on the other hand, boasts a 6.7-inch Super Actua display with 1344 x 2992 resolution, Smooth Display (1–120 Hz) and just liek with the Pixel 8, it features “Always-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing”, this is Google’s brightest display yet with up to 1600 nits (HDR) and up to 2400 nits (peak brightness). It comes in Porcelain, Bay, and Obsidian colors.
The Pixel 8 comes with a basic 8GB RAM package, and up to 256GB of storage. The Pixel 8 Pro gets a more muscular 12GB of RAM, with 128GB, 256GB or 512GB storage by default — while a 1TB option will be offered in certain markets.
Both phones are powered by the Google Tensor G3, which is based on a nine-core CPU configuration (1×3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4×2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4×2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) and an Immortalis-G715s MC10 GPU, and Titan M2 security coprocessor.
Every camera on the Pixel 8 Pro has been upgraded. The main 50 MP Octa PD wide camera captures better photos and videos in low-light settings. The bigger 48 MP Quad PD ultrawide camera with autofocus delivers even better Macro Focus, the 48 MP Quad PD telephoto camera captures 56% more light and takes 10x photos at optical quality, and the front-facing 10.5 MP Dual PD selfie camera now has autofocus for the best selfies on a Pixel phone.
The Pixel 8 has the same updated 50 MP Octa PD wide camera, plus a new 12 MP ultrawide camera with autofocus that enables Macro Focus. It uses the same 10.5 MP Dual PD selfie camera, as the Pixel 8 Pro.
The Pixel 8 Pro is equipped with a Li-Ion 5050 mAh battery, while the Pixel 8 uses 4575 mAh, both provides long-lasting performance.
One of the key selling points of Google’s Pixel phones is their software support. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will get seven years of software updates, including Android OS upgrades, security updates, and regular Feature Drops.
Both phones come with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance (up to 1.5m for 30 min). They also support Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz,2×2+2×2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NFC and USB Type-C® 3.2.
For the full specs of Google Pixel 8, you can go here and for Google Pixel 8 Pro, you can check it out here.
The Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are now available for preorder; the Pixel 8 will start at $699 for the 128 GB variant and $759 for the 256 model. The Pixel Pro 8 will retail for $999.00 for the 128 GB, $1,059.00 for the 256 GB and $1,179.00 for the 512 GB model.
Meta has just announced the Meta Quest 3, the next generation of its popular virtual reality headset. The Quest 3 is scheduled to be released next month, and it is expected to be a significant upgrade over the current Quest 2 headset.
One of the most notable improvements in the Quest 3 is its display. The Quest 3 has a higher 4K “Infinite Display,” a up to 30% increase compared to Meta Quest 2 along with better spatial audio. The Quest 3 also has 110 degrees horizontal and 96 degrees vertical field of view, which is wider than the Quest 2, which will make VR games and experiences feel more realistic.
Another major improvement in the Quest 3 is its performance. The Quest 3 is powered by a new Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, which is double the GPU processing power for faster load times and more seamless gameplay compared to Meta Quest 2. This will allow the Quest 3 to run VR games and experiences at higher frame rates and with better graphics.
The Meta Quest 3 also has a number of other improvements over the Quest 2, including:
You can check the full specs of the Meta Quest 3 here.
Price for the new Quest 3 is $499.99 for the 128GB model and $649.99 for the 512 GB model. It is available for preorder and will be shipped by mid October, and for those will be preorder, a free copy of Asgard’s Wrath 2 will be included. For those preordering the the 512GB model, and you get the game plus six-month Meta Quest+ subscription.
vivo Philippines has officially announced the V29 5G and V29e smartphones in the country. The two new devices come with improved cameras and performance over their predecessors, making them attractive options for those looking for a new mid-range smartphone.
The vivo V29 5G features a 6.78-inch mid-hole curved screen with a 2800×1260 pixels resolution it supports refresh rates of up to 120Hz and 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, for a vivid and smooth visual experience. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor, paired with 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.
The vivo V29 5G has a triple-camera system on the back, consisting of a 50MP main sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 2MP monochrome sensor. On the front, there is a 50MP AF selfie camera.
The vivo V29e has a similar design to the vivo V29, but it features a slightly smaller 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 2400 × 1080 (FHD+) resolution. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor, paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.
The vivo V29e has a dual-camera system on the back, consisting of a 64MP main sensor with OIS and an 8MP wide-anglesensor. On the front, there is a 50 MP AF selfie camera.
The battery for vivo V29 and V29e will be 4600 mAh (TYP) and 5000 mAh (TYP), respectively. Both vivo V29 and V29e supports 80W fast charging. They also run on Android 13 with Funtouch OS 13 right out of the box.
You can checkout the unboxing video below:
The vivo V29 is priced at ₱24,999 for the 12GB/256GB model and ₱26,999 for the 12GB/512GB model. The vivo V29e is priced at PHP 16,999 for the 8GB/256GB variant.
Together with the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, Xiaomi also announced the Redmi Note 13 and 13 Pro, the latest additions to its popular Redmi Note series. The new phones feature a number of upgrades over their predecessors, including improved displays, cameras, and performance.
The Redmi Note 13 and Note 13 Pro have the same 6.67” FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1080 x 2400 resolutions. It has a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio and Touch sampling rate of “Instantaneous up to 2160Hz.”
The Redmi Note 13 is powered by MT Dimensity 6080 chip while the Note 13 Pro will have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen2 and come with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.
The Redmi Note 13 has a dual-lens rear camera system with a 100MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The Redmi Note 13 Pro has a tri-lens rear camera system with a 200 MP Samsung HP3 flagship main sensor, an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide sensor and a 2MP macro sensor.
Both phones have a 16MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.
The Redmi Note 13 and 13 Pro both have large battery capacity, 5000mAh and 5100mAh batteries, respectively with both supporting 67W fast charging.
Here is a summary of the key features of the Redmi Note 13 and 13 Pro:
The Redmi Note 13 and 13 Pro are now available in China on September 22, 2023. Global availability and pricing have not yet been announced. As for the price, the Redmi Note 13 starts at CNY 1,199 (SAR 616.27) that’s for the 6GB+128GB model, while the Redmi Note 13 Pro model of 8GB+128GB is priced at CNY 1,499 or around SAR 770.47.
The Redmi Note 13 and 13 Pro are great options for mid-range smartphone buyers who are looking for a phone with a good display, camera, and performance. The phones are also well-priced, making them a good value for money.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus is the latest and most powerful model in the Redmi Note 13 series. It features a number of upgrades over the Redmi Note 13 and 13 Pro, including a larger and more powerful display, a more advanced camera system, and a faster processor.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus has a 6.67-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1220 x 2712 resolution. The display is also HDR10+ certified, which means that it can display content with a wider range of colors and 1800 nits (peak) brightness, all covered in Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra CPU, which is one of the fastest processors available by MediaTek. It has up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. The phone also the series’ first-ever model to feature an IP68 water and dust resistance rating.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus has a tri-lens rear camera system with a 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP3 sensor, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, a 2MP macro sensor. The 200MP main sensor is the highest-resolution sensor ever used in a smartphone.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus also has a 16MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.
The Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus has a 5000mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging. The company boasts that the phone can be fully charged in a matter of minutes.
Here is a summary of the key specs/features of the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus:
The Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus is scheduled to be released in China on September 26, 2023. It has a starting price of CNY 1,999 (around SAR 1,027.47) for the 12GB + 256GB model and CNY 2,299 (SAR 1181.66) for the 16GB + 512GB model. Global availability and pricing have not yet been announced.
Source: Mi
Nikon has announced the release of the Nikon Z f, a retro-inspired mirrorless camera with modern features. The Z f is the latest addition to Nikon’s Z-mount mirrorless system, and it is designed to appeal to photographers of all levels, from beginners to experienced professionals. The body is based on the Nikon’s iconic FM2 film camera.
The Nikon Z f features a Full Frame 24.5-megapixel sensor and the EXPEED 7 image-processing engine. It also has a vari-angle 8-cm touchscreen display, a built-in electronic viewfinder, and two memory card slots, one supporting SD cards and the other Micro SD cards.
One of the most striking things about the Z f is its retro design. The camera is inspired by Nikon’s classic FM2 film camera, and it features a number of retro design elements, such as a silver top plate, black body, and knurled dials.
Despite its retro design, the Z fc is a very modern camera. It features a number of advanced features, such as subject and autofocus detection, support focus-point VR, and 4K UHD video recording up to 60p.
The Z f is also compatible with Nikon’s wide range of Z-mount lenses. This gives photographers a wide range of choices when it comes to choosing lenses for their camera.
The Nikon Z f is a great option for photographers who are looking for a retro-inspired camera with modern features. It is a versatile camera that can be used for a variety of photography genres, including portraiture, landscape, and street photography.
The Z f is scheduled to be released in July 2023, and it will be available in six Premium Exterior colors;Black, Sunset Orange, Bordeaux Red, Indogo Blue, Sepia Brown, Moss Green and Stone Grey.
Here are some of the key features of the Nikon Z f:
You can checkout the full specs of Nikon Z f here.
The Nikon Z fc is a great new addition to Nikon’s Z-mount mirrorless system. It is a retro-inspired camera with modern features, and it is sure to appeal to a wide range of photographers.
The Nikon Zf will be available in a Black finish starting in mid-October for $2,000 body only. Body and kit lens with the retro-styled Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 SE lens for $2,240 or a Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens for $2,600. For those who wants to buy additional color options; Sunset Orange, Bordeaux Red, Indogo Blue, Sepia Brown, Moss Green and Stone Grey, an additional $100.00 will be added to the $2000.00 price (body only). Color options will be available in limited quantities.
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The new iPhones will have USB-C ports. This is a major change from previous iPhones, which have used the Lightning connector. The switch to USB-C is being made in order to comply with a new European Union regulation that requires all new smartphones to have USB-C ports.
The USB-C port, as mentioned by Android users, is a more versatile port than the Lightning connector. It can be used to charge devices, transfer data, and connect to external displays. It is also the standard port used by many other devices, such as laptops, tablets, and cameras. This means that you will be able to use the same charger and cable for your iPhone 15 and other devices. It is however not yet confirmed if the new iPhones will be able to support external displays.
The switch to USB-C is a welcome change for many iPhone users. It is a more modern and versatile port that will make it easier to connect the iPhone to other devices and accessories. It is also a step towards reducing e-waste, as there will be no need to have separate chargers for different devices.
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will have USB-C ports that support USB 2.0 speeds, though this is yet to be confirmed. This means that the new iPhones be capable to transfer data at a maximum speed of 480 Mbps. However, it is possible that Apple may release a later version of the iPhone 15 with a USB-C port that supports faster speeds.
Overall, the switch to USB-C is a positive change for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. It is a more versatile and modern port that will make it easier to connect the iPhone to other devices. It is also a step towards reducing e-waste.
Apple has officially announced the new iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the company’s latest flagship smartphones. The new phones feature a number of improvements over their predecessors, including a new design, a more powerful A17 Bionic chip, a better camera system and USB-C!
“This is the most pro lineup we have ever created, with a state-of-the-art titanium design, the best iPhone camera system yet that enables game-changing new workflows, and the A17 Pro chip, which ushers in a new chapter of performance and games never before seen on iPhone,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max represent the best of Apple design and industry-first innovations to help enrich the everyday experiences of our users, while enabling them to unleash their creativity.”
Design
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max still using the same design language that Apple used since the iPhone 12, but with a few key changes. The front will be using Ceramic Shield and back glass is now made of titanium, which is stronger and lighter than aluminum. The phones are also slightly thicker and heavier, which helps to improve their durability.
The front of the phones is still dominated by the large display, which is now a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display on the iPhone 15 Pro and a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The displays have a resolution of 2556‑by‑1179-pixel resolution at 460 ppi and support HDR10 and Dolby Vision.
USB-C
Just like with the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus, the new iPhone 15 Pros will feature a new USB-C connector. The switch to USB-C is being made in order to comply with a new European Union regulation that requires all new smartphones to have USB-C ports. The USB-C will be for charging and data transfer. iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max support USB 3 for data transfer speeds up to 10 gigabits per second, up to 20x faster than before.
Action button
Another new feature of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max is the new Action button which replaces the replaces the “mute” switch. The new Action button is customizable that give you quick access to the camera or flashlight; activating Voice Memos, Focus modes, Translate and accessibility features like Magnifier; or using Shortcuts for more options.
Camera
The camera system on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max is one of the biggest improvements over the previous models. The main camera now has a 48-megapixel sensor, which allows it to take sharper and more detailed photos. The ultrawide camera has also been upgraded to a 12-megapixel sensor with a wider field of view. Both cameras now support Night mode, which allows you to take great photos in low-light conditions.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max also has a new telephoto camera with a 5x optical zoom in and a 2x optical zoom out, that gives it a 10x optical zoom range with the digital zoom up to 25x. This is the first time that the iPhone has had a telephoto lens with this much zoom capabilities, and it will be a major boon for photographers who want to take close-up shots of faraway subjects.
A17 Bionic chip
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are powered by the A17 Bionic chip, the most powerful chip ever used in an iPhone and the industry’s first 3-nanometer chip in a smartphone. The A17 Bionic chip offers up to 10% faster CPU performance and up to 20% faster GPU performance than the previous chip. The new iPhone 15 Pros will also features hardware-accelerated ray tracing — which is 4x faster than software-based ray tracing — iPhone 15 Pros offers smoother graphics, as well as more immersive AR applications and gaming experiences.
This makes the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max ideal for demanding tasks like gaming and video editing.
Battery Life
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will have a longer battery life that the previous generation; up to 29 hours video playback and up to 95 hours in audio with support for magSafe wireless charging up to 15 Watts and Qi wireless charging up to 7.5 Watts. When using a 20W adapter (or higher) battery will fast-charge up to 50% charge in just 30 minutes. Just like with the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus, Apple uses 100% recycled cobalt in the battery. You can checkout the full specs of the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max here.
Notable features;
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will be available in black titanium, white titanium, blue titanium, and natural titanium finishes, and will be available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage capacities. The iPhone 15 Pro will start at $999 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max will start at $1,199. The phones will be available for pre-order on September 15 and will start shipping on September 22.
Apple today unveiled the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, the company’s latest flagship smartphones. The new phones feature a number of improvements over their predecessors, including a new design, a more powerful A16 Bionic chip, and a better camera system.
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus have a similar design to the iPhone 14, but with a few key changes. The back glass is now color-infused with a stunning, textured matte finish, and a new contoured edge on the aluminum enclosure. The phones are also slightly thicker and heavier, which helps to improve their durability.
The iPhone 15 will be the smaller 6.1-inch, while the iPhone 15 Plus will feature a larger 6.7-inch display sizes. Both iPhone 15s will also feature the Dynamic Island, an innovative way to interact with important alerts and Live Activities. The Super Retina XDR display is great for watching content, streaming Apple Fitness+ workouts, and playing games.
Another big change that Apple made with the new iPhone 15 is the new USB-C connector. The switch to USB-C is being made in order to comply with a new European Union regulation that requires all new smartphones to have USB-C ports.
The new iPhone 15s uses the A16 Bionic chip, the most powerful chip ever used in an iPhone. With two high-performance cores that use 20 percent less power and four high-efficiency cores, the 6-core CPU is faster than the previous generation and the 5-core GPU now has 50% more memory bandwidth for smooth graphics for streaming videos and games.
The camera system on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus has also been improved. Both models feature a powerful 48MP Main camera that enables super-high-resolution photos and a new 2x Telephoto option. This gives users a total of three optical zoom levels — 0.5x, 1x, 2x — for the first time on any iPhone dual-camera system, like having a third camera1. The ultrawide camera has also been upgraded to a 12-megapixel sensor. Both cameras now support Night mode, which allows you to take great photos in low-light conditions for a sharper and more detailed photos.
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus also introduce the next generation of portraits, making it easier to capture portraits with great detail and low-light performance. For the first time, users can take portraits without having to switch to Portrait mode. When there’s a person, dog, or cat in the frame, or when a user taps to focus, iPhone automatically captures depth information, so users can turn photos into stunning portraits later in the Photos app on iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
On the battery side, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus now use even more recycled content, with 100 percent recycled cobalt in the battery. Up to 26 hours video playback and up to 100 hours in audio with magSafe wireless charging up to 15 Watts, Qi wireless charging up to 7.5 Watts. The battery also support fast-charge up to 50% charge in just 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher.
You can find the full specs of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus here.
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will be available in black, blue, green, yellow, and pink. Price start at $699 for the 128 GB, $799 for 256 GB and $899 for the 512 GB variant. The phones will be available for pre-order on September 15 and will start shipping on September 22.
Source: Apple
OnePlus, the Chinese smartphone maker, has unveiled a new screen technology that is designed to solve the wet touchscreen problem. The new technology, called “Rainwater Touch Control,” uses a combination of silicon and a custom algorithm to determine finger placement and work around the issues with water, which conducts electrical signals, like the human hand.
A video 55 seconds video was published on Weibo, showing the still unannounced OnePlus Ace 2 Pro device, equipped with Rainwater Touch technology, on with a side-to-side video comparison with an iPhone 14 Pro, while in an artificial rain and fog. We can assume Rainwater Touch technology should help with recently washed or sweaty hands.
Aside from the new screen technology, other details of OnePlus Ace 2 Pro that was leaked are;
The Rainwater Touch Control technology is set to debut on the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro, which will be officially unveiled in China later this week. The Rainwater Touch Control technology will be introduced to other upcoming OnePlus releases, this includes the phones from its parent brand, Oppo.
Source: 9 to 5 Google
Honor Arabia has officially announced the availability of Honor 90 and Honor 90 Lite in the Middle East region. Both the Honor 90 and Honor 90 Lite are now available for pre-order.
Honor 90 features a 6.7 inches AMOLED display with Quad-Curved Floating Screen, a 93.3% Screen-to-body Ratio and a 2664×1200 resolution. It will have an Octa-core Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition CPU and a Adreno 644 GPU. It will be running MagicOS 7.1 OS which is based on Android 13 and will be available in 8GB+256GB and 12GB+512GB variants.
As for the camera, the Honor 90 will have a triple rear camera setup; 200MP Ultra-Clear Camera (f/1.9), 12MP Ultra Wide and Macro Camera (f/2.2) and a 2MP Depth Camera (f/2.4). It supports up to 4K video resolution, 10x digital zoom and image capture of 16256×12192 pixels. Honor 90’s triple rear camera also include a single LED flash. As for the front shooter, it features a 50MP Camera(f/2.4) that can capture image at 8160×6112 pixels and up to 4k video resolution.
The Honor 90 will have 5000 mAh Lithium polymer battery that supports up to 11V/6A SuperCharge, compatible with 10V/4A,5V/2A. Just like with modern mobile phones, the Honor 90 support 5G, 4G LTE, 3G (WCDMA) and 2G (GSM). For wireless connectivity it supports WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2×2 MIMO at 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency. Honor 90 also supports Bluetooth 5.2, GPS /AGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo.
Honor 90 will be available in 3 colors; Diamond Silver, Midnight Black and Emerald Green.
The Honor 90 Lite on the other hand will have a slightly different specs, it features a 6.7 inches LTPS LCD display with a 2388×1080 resolution. It will have an a slower MediaTek Dimensity 6020 CPU and a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. Like with the Honor 90, it will also be running MagicOS 7.1 OS right out of the box. Unlike with its syblings, the Honor 90 Lite will come in 8GB+256GB variant.
As for the camera, the Honor 90 lite will also come with a triple rear camera setup; 100MP Main Camera(f/1.9), 5MP Ultra Wide and Depth Camera (f/2.2) and a 2MP Macro Camera(f/2.4). It will also feature up to 1080p video resolution, 10x digital zoom and up to up to 11584×8688 pixels image. The front shooter of the Honor 90 Lite is a 16MP (f/2.45) camera that supports up to 1920×1080 pixels for video capture and up to 4608×3456 pixels for image.
The Honor 90 lite will have smaller 4500mAh Li-ion Polymer Battery. The Honor 90 lite supports 5G, 4G LTE, 3G (WCDMA) and 2G (GSM). For wireless connectivity it supports WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2×2 MIMO at 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency, Bluetooth 5.3 and GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo.
Honor 90 will be available in 3 colors; Cyan Lake,Titanium Silver and Midnight Black.
In UAE the Honor 90 Lite is available for pre-order for 899AED and Honor 90 will be available for 1599AED that includes free gifts worth 597AED, while in Saudi Arabia, you can pre-order the Honor 90 Lite for SAR 949 with free gifts worth SAR528 and price for the Honor 90 will announced once it is available for pre-order this 26th July.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has officially announce the Meta Quest 3, a standalone mixed and virtual reality headset powered by Qualcomm chipset and claim to be 2x faster and 10x more pixels in Passthrough than the Quest 2. Mark made the announcement 5 days before Apple’s WWDC, where they are expected to announce their own AR-VR headset.
“Ultimately, our vision is to enable you to move through all realities in a way that’s intuitive and delightful,” says Mark Rabkin, VP of VR, “going beyond the rigid classifications of ‘virtual reality’ and ‘mixed reality’ to deliver truly next-gen experiences that let you effortlessly blend the physical and virtual worlds. Meta Reality gives you both the deep, immersive magic of VR and the freedom and delight of making your physical world more fun and useful with MR. We’re excited to see what developers and creators can build on the Quest Platform when the possibilities are limitless.”
The Meta Quest 3 will have a 40% slimmer profile, and its Touch Plus controllers was redesigned ditching the outer tracking rings for a more comfort, it also features TruTouch haptics that was introduced first in the company’s Quest Pro. The 128GB model of the Quest 3 headset starts at $499.99 USD, and the company will provide more details at the company’ Connect conference on September 27.
At the Sony PlayStation Showcase Event, Sony has announced the details for ‘Project Q.’ The PlayStation Project Q is a handheld gaming device that will play games installed on your PS5 and streamed over WiFi. It features 8-inch LCD screen capable of up to 1080p resolution at 60fps, that is placed in between PS5 controller that’s been cut in half.
Take a sneak peek at new accessories revealed at today’s Showcase — the Project Q device for playing games installed on your PS5 and streamed over WiFi, plus our first official wireless earbuds offering lossless audio on PS5 and PC.
More details to come in the months ahead. pic.twitter.com/0nzemSWSCV
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) May 24, 2023
Also announced at the event is PlayStation’s first-ever official wireless earbuds. The earbuds will be compatible with PC, Playstations and Smartphones via bluetooth connectivity.
No official name and pricing have been announce for both Project Q and the earbuds, Sony will surely provide more details about the two devices once its officially available later this year.
It appears that the leaks are true, since Google has officially announced the Pixel Fold – the first foldable phone engineered by the company.
Beyond the 8 seconds teaser video (below), Google did not provide any other details like the specs, availability and price. The company also said that they talk more about the Pixel Fold at Google I/O this May 10th.
It was previously leaked that the Pixel Fold will be a 5.8-inch phone that unfolds into a 7.6-inch tablet, with a Tensor G2 processor that Google developed and a battery that Google claims to last for 24 hours on a single charge, and “the most durable hinge on a foldable.”
Samsung has officially announced the latest addition to the Galaxy A series, Galaxy A54 5G. The phone is a powerful, stylish and affordable smartphone that delivers a premium experience in a sleek design.
The Galaxy A54 5G features 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display, powered by an octa core Mediatek MT6877V chip and an 6GB Memory with 128GB Storage that is expandable up to 1 TB using the optional microSD card. As for the camera, Samsung is calling the triple rear camera a “pro-grade camera” that’s compose of a 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera, 50MP Main Camera and a 5MP Macro Camera. The front shooter is a 32MP camera a F2.2. The Samsung said that the Galaxy A54 5G is capable of capturing clear images in low light conditions, using Samsung Galaxy’s Nightography and AI features.
Galaxy A54 5G will have a 5,000mAh battery and will be available in Awesome Violet and Awesome Graphite colors, and will receive with up to four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates. Galaxy A54 5G will be available for preorder in the U.S. on March 30, with full retail availability for carrier versions starting April 6 for as low as $449.99. No announcement yet if the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G will be available globally.
Here are the specs of the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G;
| Galaxy A54 5G | |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display 120Hz refresh rate Vision booster |
| * Measured diagonally, the screen size is 6.4-inch in the full rectangle and 6.3-inch accounting for the rounded corners. The actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole. | |
| Dimensions & Weight | 158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2mm, 202g |
| Camera | 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera • F2.2, FF 50MP Main Camera • F1.8, AF, OIS 5MP Macro Camera • F2.4, FF 32MP Front Camera • F2.2 |
| AP | Octa-core |
| Memory | 6GB Memory + 128GB Storage Expandable storage by up to 1 TB with an optional microSD card |
| *Actual storage capacity available is subject to preloaded software. *Memory option may vary by market. *MicroSD card sold separately. Availability of detailed features (such as Memory and Processor) may vary by market and carrier. |
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| Battery | 5,000mAh (typical) |
| *Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 4,905mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors. | |
| OS | Android 13 One UI 5.1 |
| * Availability of One UI features, apps and services may vary depending on OS version. | |
| Security | Samsung Knox |
The recently announced ‘yellow’ iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus is now available for pre-order in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The pricing of the Yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are as follows;
iPhone 14
iPhone 14 Plus
You can place your pre-order to your favorite retailers; Jarir, Extra, Xcite and Virgin Megastore.
Apple has officially announce the ‘yellow’ iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus. The yellow colorway will only for the non-pro models, unlike last year. The yellow color is an addition to the 5 colors; midnight (black), blue, purple, starlight (white), and red, when the iPhone 14 was first announced last September 2022.
This is not the first time that Apple released a iPhone color, last year they introduced the green iPhone 13, then the purple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini, a year before.
Spec-wise, the yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus will have the same components; Super Retina XDR display, A15 Bionic chip, up to 512GB of storage, Dual-rear camera system and 12MP front camera and up to 20 hours of battery life.
The new yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus will be available to pre-order this 10th of March and will be in retail store starting Tuesday, March 14th. Pricing will be the same as well; iPhone 14 starting price will be $799 (US) and $899 (US) for the iPhone 14 Plus.
At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Realme has announce the Realme GT3, a phones that can fully charge its 4,600mAh battery in just less than 10 minutes.
Aside from its ridiculous fast charging, the Realme GT3 is powered by Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 for CPU with up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB for storage. It will feature a three-rear camera that’s compose of a 50 MP (primary wide), a 8 MP (ultrawide) and a 2 MP microscope, it also have the “Pulse Interface,” a little RGB lighting rectangle that is adjacent to the rear cameras. The “Pulse Interface” can light up in different colors for notification, charge indicator, as well as for incoming calls and count down timer for camera shot. The front shooter on the other hand is a 16 MP wide camera.
Bestie: nothing is perfect…
you: 👇#realmeGT3 pic.twitter.com/OCJ2uuEJVM— realme (@realmeglobal) February 28, 2023
The Realme GT3 will have a 6.74 AMOLED display with 1B colors, at 144Hz, which make the phone ideal for gaming. Just like with newer Android phones, Realme removed the 3.5mm audio jack and it will have an under-display fingerprint scanner for its biometrics.
The Realme GT3 will have a starting price of $650 for an 8/128GB model, making it the cheapest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 phones available. Going back to its fast charging, Realme explained that their “special sauce” for fast charge is the three “industry first” charging technologies. The Realme GT3 uses three 100W charging chips to achieve 98.5% transfer efficiency during charging. The power comes from a dual GaN charger that is the same size as Realme’s 150W charger from its previous smartphones, and third, is the first 12A USB cable since no one needed to push that much current over USB before.
Get ready to witness the power of #realmeGT3! Check out this video and experience the ultimate combination of speed and style. pic.twitter.com/xVtP63xvPG
— realme (@realmeglobal) February 28, 2023
Ahead of this year’s MWC that will be held in Spain, HMD the maker of Nokia smartphone, just announce their latest entry level smartphone, the Nokia C02. The phone features a removable battery, IP52 rating and a headphone jack.
The Nokia C02 features a 5.45-inch display with FWVGA+ resolution and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The Nokia C02 features a 2 MP front facing camera and a single 5 MP rear camera. The phone is made out of a polycarbonate frame and the replaceable 3,000 mAh battery will have a nano-texture. The C02 have a dual SIM slots and a microSD card slot to expand its 32 GB storage up to 256 GB. The phone will also have 2 GB of RAM.
On the software side, the Nokia C02 will be running the Go edition of Android 12 and will receive two years of security updates. Colors for the Nokia C02 will be Dark Cyan and Charcoal colors. The pricing and availability will be announce locally.
realme Philippines has officially announced 2 new smartphones under the realme 10 smartphone series; the realme 10 pro 5G and the larger realme 10 pro+ 5G.
The realme 10 pro 5G is now available for order from Shopee and Lazada, and in local retailer;
While the availability of realme 10 pro+ 5G is yet to be announce;
Checkout the specs of both phone below;
realme 10 Pro 5G specs;
realme 10 Pro+ 5G specs;
Pricing are from Yugatech.
