The keynote showcase what coming to iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, macOS, AirPods, Siri and Privacy, and fortunately or unfortunately, no new hardware was announced.
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Lenovo officially announces Legion Phone Duel 2, their next gaming phones.
The Legion Phone Duel 2 features a 6.92-inch screen that is powered by two batteries, two USB-C ports, and two actual spinning fans. Together with the two fans, the Legion Phone Duel 2 also have a vapor chamber to cool the new Snapdragon 888 processor that’s powering the phone.
The phone will feature a 44MP pop-up camera with an ultra-wide 84-degree autofocus lens that Lenovo claims can be used by streamers for its incredible detail plus excellent low-light performance.
Legion Phone Duel 2 will have up to 18GB of RAM (LPDDR5) and up to 512GB (UFS 3.1) of storage. As for its OS, it will run Lenovo’s ZUI 12.5, based on Android 11, right out of the box.
The phone will be available in two colors; Titanium White and Ultimate Black, and will initially be release in China this month, and select markets in Asia Pacific and Europe in May, with the following price tag; €999 (around ₱57,625) with 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage and a bundled charging dock; €799 (around ₱46,088) as a standalone phone with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.
Lenovo has yet to announce if the Legion Phone Duel 2 will be release in the Philippines.
Here’s the full spec sheet of the Legion Phone Duel 2;
| Special features | · ATA 2.0 (Advanced Technology Architecture) |
|---|---|
| · Octa-Trigger in a ‘console controller-like’ array with Quad Ultrasonic Shoulder keys, Dual pressure touch buttons, Dual Capacitance keys input | |
| · Nearly 16.8M possible RGB lighting color combinations | |
| · Dual HaptiX – Dual X-Axis Haptic Vibration Linear Motors | |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform with 5nm processor technology |
| CPU: 8 cores Kryo™ 680 (1@2.84G + 3@2.42G + 4@1.8G) | |
| GPU: Adreno™ 660 @840MHz | |
| Display | 6.92″ 20.5:9 (2460 x 1080) 144 Hz AMOLED 8-bit HDR gaming display |
| 720Hz touch sampling rate | |
| Delta-E < 0.514 | |
| 800 nits outdoor-readable brightness (1300 nits peak) | |
| 111.1% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage | |
| 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio | |
| Pixelworks i6 AI tunning | |
| HDR10+ certified | |
| TÜV Low Blue Light certification | |
| DC dimming | |
| Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 | |
| Design | 176mm x 78.5mm x 9.9mm (12.56mm mid) |
| Weighs 259g | |
| Colors: Ultimate Black and Titanium White4 | |
| RAM + ROM | 12GB/16GB/18GB LPDDR5 |
| 256GB/512GB UFS3.15 | |
| Cooling system | Integrated, Active, Twin Turbo-Fan Cooling System |
| Area of Air-duct: 3000mm² | |
| Intake fan with 29 fan blades 12,500 RPM; Output fan with 29 fan blades 15,000 RPM | |
| Passive cooling components | |
| Vapor Chamber liquid cooling area: 4730mm² | |
| Fans Max speed noise: 27dB (30cm distance)14 | |
| Thermal cooling area: 62573mm2 | |
| Front camera | 44MP Samsung® GH1+ Camera, f/2.0 aperture, 0.7 µm, 5 lens, 84˚ wide angle |
| Auto focus and live stream-ready | |
| AI beauty mode / Background remove or replace/ Virtual avatar/ Counting-down selfie / Portrait photography/ Night mode/HD photo | |
| Video recording: 4K video recording at 30 fps, or 60 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps, or 60 fps, 720p HD video recording at 30 fps / Slow motion mode: 720P@240fps, 720P@120fps, 1080P@120fps | |
| Rear Camera | 64MP OmniVision® flagship OV64A image sensor, f/1.9 aperture, 1.0 µm pixel, 7 lens, 82° field of view |
| 16 MP f/2.2 aperture and 123° field of view 1.0 µm pixel | |
| Digital zoom up to 10x | |
| Photo shooting: Portrait mode/Wide angle photo/RAW photo/Super night mode/Photo geotagging/Panorama/Time-lapse/Macro Mode/Pro mode | |
| Video recording: HDR 10+ video recording at 4K@30fps, 8K video recording at 24 fps, 4K video recording at 30 fps, or 60 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps, or 60 fps, 720p HD video recording at 30 fps / Slow motion mode: 720P@240fps, 720P@120fps,1080P@240fps, 1080P@120fps /Audio Zoom/Director mode /Dual mode | |
| Operating System | ZUI 12.5 based on Android 11 |
| Battery | Battery: 5500mAh (2750mAh x 2) |
| Turbo Charging: up to 90W quick charging (sold separately); Fast Charging: 65W quick charging14 | |
| Audio | · Dual front-facing speakers and Dolby Atmos® |
| · 7-magnet stereo speaker with dual smart amplifier for louder, deeper and less distorted sound effect | |
| · Equivalent to dual 1.6 cc speakers | |
| · Audio Output: 48 kHz / 16-bit standard (USB-C output) | |
| · Game Mode for better in-game sounding experience with localization capability | |
| · Four Microphones with noise reduction technology | |
| Sensor | Fingerprint sensor, 3D motion sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Quad Ultrasonic Shoulder keys, Dual Capacitance keys, Dual Force Touch sensor |
| Navigation | GPS (L1+L5)／AGPS／GLONASS／BEIDOU (L1+L5)/ Galileo(L1+L5) / QZSS |
LG just announced the South Korean tech giant will close its mobile business unit, which was approved by its boar of directors (BoD).
In their official announcement, LG made the decision to exit the smartphone business because it’s been an “incredibly competitive mobile phone sector” and that it “will enable the company to focus resources in growth areas such as electric vehicle components, connected devices, smart homes, robotics, artificial intelligence and business-to-business solutions, as well as platforms and services.”
LG is expected to complete its “exit” the smartphone business by July 31st.
In a follow-up announcement, LG will support “all premium LG smartphones currently in use will receive up to three iterations of Android operating system updates from the year of purchase.” which means that all LG premium phones released in 2019 and later (G series, V series, VELVET, Wing) while certain 2020 models such as LG Stylo and K series will receive two OS updates.
The company will still manufacture smartphone phones through the second quarter to meet contractual obligations to carriers and partners.
Salesforce, provider of cloud-based CRM, is acquiring Slack for $27.7 billion. The combined company of Salesforce and Slack will be able to better compete with Microsoft, Oracle and other companies in the cloud enterprise space.
In a press release, “Under the terms of the agreement, Slack shareholders will receive $26.79 in cash and 0.0776 shares of Salesforce common stock for each Slack share, representing an enterprise value of approximately $27.7 billion based on the closing price of Salesforce’s common stock on November 30, 2020.”
“Stewart and his team have built one of the most beloved platforms in enterprise software history, with an incredible ecosystem around it,” said Marc Benioff, Chair and CEO, Salesforce. “This is a match made in heaven. Together, Salesforce and Slack will shape the future of enterprise software and transform the way everyone works in the all-digital, work-from-anywhere world. I’m thrilled to welcome Slack to the Salesforce Ohana once the transaction closes.”
“Salesforce started the cloud revolution, and two decades later, we are still tapping into all the possibilities it offers to transform the way we work. The opportunity we see together is massive,” said Stewart Butterfield, Slack CEO and Co-Founder. “As software plays a more and more critical role in the performance of every organization, we share a vision of reduced complexity, increased power and flexibility, and ultimately a greater degree of alignment and organizational agility. Personally, I believe this is the most strategic combination in the history of software, and I can’t wait to get going.”
We're thrilled to be acquiring Slack!
Combining @SlackHQ with #Customer360 will be transformative, creating the operating system for the new way to work. Together, we'll enable companies to succeed in the all-digital, work-from-anywhere world.Important: https://t.co/bRXZ1Iu1fj pic.twitter.com/xcPH5hRb6J
— Salesforce (@salesforce) December 1, 2020
You can read the full text of Salesforce press release here.
O loko ginalingan eh. ABS-CBN CSID always the BEST!. With or without franchise patuloy sa paggawa ng serbisyo sa Pilipino saan ka man naroroon. Naluha ako. #IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya #KapamilyaForever @ABSCBNNews
— ariescali (@echosera_palaka) December 1, 2020
We really cant beat kapamilya when it comes to CSID 😫 with or without franchise masyadong ginalingan! ⭐️
— AltGMA🌈 (@KafosoMo) December 1, 2020
Tulo luha ko ih. 😭😭😭https://t.co/ypIypej23B
— PinoyAkoBlog (@PinoyAkoBlog) December 1, 2020
Thay never fail to make me cry! huhuhuhuhu #IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya
— Lucy (@marieluciest) December 1, 2020
Nakakaantig ng damdamin & nakakaiyak naman ang ABS Christmas Station ID. Wala pa ding kupas. You still are the best. Even without a franchise. With you all the way, Kapamilya. Here's to more brighter days ahead. #IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya #ABSCBNChristmasStationID #KapamilyaForever
— 💜🇵🇭 🙏 BVLane 🇺🇸 🌻🦋 (@blane_violets) December 1, 2020
Ang Puso ng Kapamilya ng Bawat Pilipino at Walang Puso sa gitna ng Banta ng Pandemya na hindi pang wakasan at sa gitna ng dilim na possibleng liwanag ang bukas na kasalukuyang manatili sa iyo. Sumasaludo po ang ABS-CBN!#IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya #IbalikAngABSCBN #LabanKapamilya
— Randele Alcoran Arcilla (@TheBraveOfRands) December 1, 2020
Di ako makabuo ng sapat na salita. Nakakaiyak! ❤😭 #IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya #ABSCBNChristmasStationID
— christopher (@_abcdelara) December 1, 2020
Different Languages, One message.#IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya pic.twitter.com/foXMFoq2mv
— ⚓ LOOVANA SAILORS SQUAD ⚓ (@LVSailorsSquad) December 1, 2020
When I heard the full version of #IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya CSID of ABS-CBN, something captured me. The song lyrics tell us the story- the summary of what they've been through this year. As a station. For their talent/artist and employees. pic.twitter.com/lWL5XgywgG
— John Kirby Castillo (@JanKeerbee) November 27, 2020
Nakakaiyak ung Christmas Station ng Abs Cbn. One day babalik ang Kapamilya. I miss Abs Cbn #KapamilyaForever #IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya ❤💚💙 pic.twitter.com/ql3uVoeyM4
— Sherlock Adler (@ForeverDownton) December 1, 2020
Avengers Endgame is the most ambitious crossover event in history, nothing else will compare.
CCM: Hold my beer #IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya pic.twitter.com/50ebmuy8iG
— Jeff Canoy (@jeffcanoy) December 1, 2020
ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID is what I always look forward to at the end of a year and they never failed me this year! Just WOW! #IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya
— Dharyl (@mr_duhreal) December 1, 2020
In fairness super Ganda nga ABS-CBN Christmas Station I.D ever since naman talaga maaasahan natin sila pagdating sa mga Station I.D,.
T’was all about hope,love and sharing ..lumiliwanag ang kapaligiran .#ABSCBNChristmasStationID #IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya— Tessa Jean Tenorio (@TenorioTessa) December 1, 2020
Nothing really compares to ABSCBN CSID. It's heartfelt, and watching it makes u feel proud as filipino for bringing the best of each of us to this world despite of inadequacies & circumstances. Lord, #IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya ng sambayanang ito.☝️
— 𝑆𝑜𝑦 𝑉𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑒 𝑁𝑢𝑒𝑣𝑒 (@tarvax) December 1, 2020
Bale umabot ako kay Tatay na nabigyan ng pedicab bago gumuho mundo ko #IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya
— Jeff Canoy (@jeffcanoy) December 1, 2020
These are just a few of the twitter reactions, you can go here for more.
If you’re in Saudi Arabia, you can now preorder the new Macbook Air, 13-inch Macbook Pro and Mac mini with M1 chip. To be more specific, you can preorder the new Macs powered with the M1 chips at Extra. The announcement was made via the social media account of the retail store.
اطلب مسبقا الآن MacBook Pro الجديد!https://t.co/blMjm74pe7
MacBook Pro مقاس 13 إنش الجديد مع شريحة Apple M1 يكسر الموازين ويتخطى حدود ما يمكن لجهاز نوت بوك مقاس 13 إنش إنجازه.#Apple #MacBookPro13 pic.twitter.com/9cH84h3kXq
— eXtra Stores (@eXtraStores) November 15, 2020
Here are the pricing below;
Macbook Air;
8GB RAM + 256GB SSD storage: SAR 4,899.00
8GB RAM + 512GB SSD storage: SAR 6,199.00
13-inch Macbook Pro;
8GB RAM + 256GB SSD storage: SAR 6,299.00
Mac Mini;
8GB RAM + 256GB SSD storage: SAR 3,499.00
8GB RAM + 512GB SSD storage: SAR 4,499.00
The new Macbook Air, 13-inch Macbook Pro and Mac mini with M1 chip was first announced last week and from the reviews that are already out, it looks these new Macs with are great for first time Mac buyer and may be be so good if you are a professional and already have an established work flow.
Apple just release the Philippine pricing of the new Macbook Air, Mac Mini and 13-inch Macbook Pro with the M1 chip.
MacBook Air;
8GB RAM with 256GB SSD – ₱54,990.00
8GB RAM with 512GB SSD – ₱68,990.00
13-inch Macbook Pro;
8GB RAM with 256GB SSD – ₱71,990.00
8GB RAM with 512GB SSD – ₱83,990.00
Mac mini;
8GB RAM with 256GB SSD – ₱37,990.00
8GB RAM with 512GB SSD – ₱49,990.00
*Display, keyboard and mouse are not included.
Since you can configure to have a bigger RAM and storage for all 3 Macs, the price will also increase. No word as to when the new Macbook Air, Mac Mini and 13-inch Macbook Pro with the M1 chip will be available in the Philippines.
Apple has officially announced the custom ARM-based chip the Apple Silicon M1 chip and the three (3) computing devices; new MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini, that will be powered by the M1 chip.
If you missed the event but have 50 mins to spare, you can rewatch the whole event from the embedded video below;
Watch the special Apple Event and learn about the next generation of Mac. Now with the Apple M1 chip, the new MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini each take a huge leap forward.
00:00 Introduction
04:39 Apple Silicon
14:00 macOS Big Sur
22:45 MacBook Air
29:50 Mac Mini
35:06 MacBook Pro‘Fly Away’ by Tones and I http://apple.co/FlyAway
‘Take Back The Power’ by Raury http://apple.co/TakeBackThePower
‘Music To Clean The House To’ by Nick Leng http://apple.co/MusicToCleanTheHouseTo
‘Playing Your Game, Baby’ by Barry White http://apple.co/PlayingYourGameBaby
‘Ya Ya Power’ by KingupingU http://apple.co/YaYaPower
‘Bring The Drums Back’ by Noisy http://apple.co/BringTheDrumsBack
‘Wave’ by Whethan http://apple.co/Wave
‘Back It Up’ by Alison Wonderland X AWE http://apple.co/BackItUp
‘Show Me How’ by Beacon
‘Alright With Me’ by Memba & Ricky James http://apple.co/AlrightWithMe
Apple has officially unveil the new MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini powered by the M1 chip.
Design-wise the new MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini looks very similar to the previous models and most of the upgrade made by Apple is under the hood, specifically by switching from Intel to their very own M1 Chip.
With the new M1 Chip with the new Mac OS Big Sur, the MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini all perform significantly better than the previous generations.
- up 3.5x faster CPU
- up to 6x faster GPU
- up to 15x faster machine learning (ML) capabilities
- up to 2x longer battery life
Mac mini;
The base model of the Mac mini will retail for $699, that includes 8GB unified RAM and 256GB SSD storage, with different assortment of ports, including HDMI 2, two Thunderbold/USB 4, 2x USB-A, an Ethernet and a 3.5 mm headphone jack, that can support two displays including Apple’s Pro Display XDR in full 6K resolution. It supports Wifi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0, it also has a built-in speaker. You can checkout the full specs here.
Macbook Air;
The Macbook Air still sports that wedge-shape design and similar dimension as the previous model. One brave change that Apple made with the Macbook Air is that they remove the fan, which means it’ll be very very quiet no matter how hard your Macbook Air is working.
The Macbook Air will retail starting at $999.00, and the starting model will have 256GB SSD of storage and 8GB RAM, both are configurable if you require more RAM and more storage. It also supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and Touch ID. It also have two (2) Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports for charging, and DisplayPort, and a 3mm headphone jack. If you want to know more about the specs of the new Macbook Air with M1 chip, you can go here.
13-inch Macbook Pro;
This was a surprise from Apple, since I did not expect Apple to switch any of their Macbook Pro to the new Apple Silicon M1 chip. I was expecting the iMac instead of the Pro, the iMac is the desktop equivalent of the Macbook Air.
Just like with the Macbook Air, the 13-inch Macbook Pro will have the same design as the previous generation. It will still have the Touch-bar and Touch ID. Compare to the Macbook Air with M1 chip, the 13-inch Macbook Pro will feature an active cooling system for that intensive computing needs.
Even though both the 13-inch Macbook Pro and the Macbook Air looks similar, Apple said that the new 13-inch Macbook Pro will be;
- up to 2.8x faster in Xcode
- up to 5.9x faster in rendering complex 3D title in Final Cut Pro.
- up to 3.5x faster when designing game in Unity Editor.
- up to 11x faster in machine learning (ML) tasks in Create ML.
- Separate out beats, instrumentals, and vocal tracks from a recording in real time in djay Pro AI, thanks to the amazing performance of the Neural Engine.
- Play back full-quality, 8K ProRes video in DaVinci Resolve without dropping a single frame.
- Compile four times as much code on a single charge
Speaking of charging and battery, the 13-inch Macbook Pro with M1 chip have a 58.2-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery that provides up to 17 hours of wireless web browsing and up to a staggering 20 hours of video playback.
It has studio-quality mics for recordings and calls and even though it uses the same 720p web cam with M1’s image signal processor (ISP) it offer better images, with noise reduction, greater dynamic range and improved white balance video calls. It also offer better security with the Secure Enclave in M1 and Touch ID.
The new 13-inch Macbook Pro have two (2) Thunderbolt ports with USB 4 support for connecting more peripherals and native support for Apple’s Pro Display XDR in full 6K resolution. You can checkout the full specs of the 13-inch Macbook Pro with M1 chip here.
The base model for the new 13-inch Macbook Pro with M1 chip will retail for $1,299 and it will have 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, which of course can be configure up to 16GB of RAM and 2TB of (SSD) storage.
In an event held last Tuesday, November 10th, Apple has officially announce the M1 chip, an ARM-based SoC that will power their laptops, desktops and other future products.
The M1 chip is a 5nm processor, similar to the A14 Bionic CPU that Apple uses in the latest iPhones and the A14 chips for Ipad Air. Apple also use an earlier version of the M1 chip, that A12Z Bionic SoC that’s inside the Developer Transition Kit (DTK) that was offered to developers during this year’s WWDC.
Here’s what Apple said about the M1 Chip;
It features the world’s fastest CPU core in low-power silicon, the world’s best CPU performance per watt, the world’s fastest integrated graphics in a personal computer, and breakthrough machine learning performance with the Apple Neural Engine. As a result, M1 delivers up to 3.5x faster CPU performance, up to 6x faster GPU performance, and up to 15x faster machine learning, all while enabling battery life up to 2x longer than previous-generation Macs. With its profound increase in performance and efficiency, M1 delivers the biggest leap ever for the Mac.
The M1 chip also include these technology that are previously available to iOS users;
- Apple’s latest image signal processor (ISP) for higher quality video with better noise reduction, greater dynamic range, and improved auto white balance.
- The latest Secure Enclave for best-in-class security.
- A high-performance storage controller with AES encryption hardware for faster and more secure SSD performance.
- Low-power, highly efficient media encode and decode engines for great performance and extended battery life.
- An Apple-designed Thunderbolt controller with support for USB 4, transfer speeds up to 40Gbps, and compatibility with more peripherals than ever.
The new M1 chip will power the new Macbook Air, Macbook Pro and Mac Mini, and this is the first step to their two years transition to shift most if not all of their products to the new Apple Silicon Soc.
Honor Arabia just announced that HONOR 10X Lite is now available for pre-order to those who are in Saudi Arabia.
HONOR 10X Lite features a 6.67 inches LCD with 2400×1080 resolution at 395 ppi density. Its thin bezel offers a 84.3% screen-to-body ratio. It’s powered by Kirin 710A Octa-core CPU and Mali-G51 MP4 GPU. The HONOR 10X Lite is equipped with a quad-rear camera and a 8 MP camera on the front. As for its battery, the HONOR 10X Lite have a 5000 mAh battery that supports by fast charging.
HONOR 10X Lite specs;
- 6.67 inches LCD display, 1080 x 2400 resolution, @395 ppi screen density and 84.3% screen-to-body ratio
- Processor: Kirin 710A Octa-core CPU (4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
- GPU: Mali-G51 MP4
- Storage: 128GB
- RAM: 4GB
- OS: Android 10, Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services
- Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Quad-rear cmaera: 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF + 8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
- Front camera: 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
- 3.5mm jack
- Connectivity: dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Network: GSM / HSPA / LTE
- Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
- GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, NFC,
- Built-in FM radio antenna, USB Type-C 2.0
- Sensors: side-mounted Fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, proximity
- Battery: Li-Po 5000 mAh with 22.5W fast charging
- Colors: Icelandic Frost, Midnight Black, Emerald Green
- Dimensions: 165.7 x 76.9 x 9.3 mm
- Weight: 206 g
The HONOR 10X Lite is now available for pre-order for SAR 769.00 and those will pre-order will receive a free Honor AM61 Sport Bluetooth Earphone worth SAR199.
TV Patrol is now available worldwide on Youtube, Facebook, http://news.abs-cbn.com and ABS-CBN News app
Image: @ABS-CBN News
ABS-CBN has lifted the geo-block of TV Patrol and can now be access worldwide.
For Kapamilyas outside the country, TV Patrol is now available worldwide on Youtube, Facebook, https://t.co/8dVGnXCFKm and ABS-CBN News app. Geo-blocking has been lifted.
Kaya kahit saan, kahit kailan, may Patrol ng Pilipino! pic.twitter.com/XiVmlhXmwX
— Mike Navallo (@mikenavallo) November 10, 2020
Here are the direct links for the news program;
- ABS-CBN News App – iOS and Android
- Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/user/TheABSCBNNews
- ABS-CBN.Com – https://news.abs-cbn.com/tvpatrol
- Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/abscbnNEWS/
Source: Extradot
Apple has officially publish the Philippine pricing of their latest iPhone 12; iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max in the Philippines.
iPhone 12 mini:
- 64GB – PHP 43,990
- 128GB – PHP 46,990
- 256GB – PHP 52,990
iPhone 12:
- 64GB – PHP 49,990
- 128GB – PHP 52,990
- 256GB – PHP 58,990
iPhone 12 Pro:
- 128GB – PHP 62,990
- 256GB – PHP 68,990
- 512GB – PHP 80,990
iPhone 12 Pro Max:
- 128GB – PHP 68,990
- 256GB – PHP 74,990
- 512GB – PHP 86,990
Even though the pricing is available when you visit the Apple Philippines Store website, you still cannot place and order and local availability is yet to be announce.
WhatsApp has officially roll-out their payment service in India. The payment service was initially available in beta in 2018 but concern in data storage and sharing delayed its official roll-out in the country.
Starting today, people across India will be able to send money through WhatsApp 💸 This secure payments experience makes transferring money just as easy as sending a message. pic.twitter.com/bM1hMEB7sb
— WhatsApp Inc. (@WhatsApp) November 6, 2020
Here’s the official announcement from WhatsApp;
Starting today, people across India will be able to send money through WhatsApp. This secure payments experience makes transferring money just as easy as sending a message. People can safely send money to a family member or share the cost of goods from a distance without having to exchange cash in person or going to a local bank.
WhatsApp designed our payments feature in partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) using the Unified Payment Interface (UPI), an India-first, real-time payment system that enables transactions with over 160 supported banks. We’re excited to join India’s campaign to increase the ease and use of digital payments, which is helping expand financial inclusion in India.
To send money on WhatsApp in India, it’s necessary to have a bank account and debit card in India. WhatsApp sends instructions to banks, also known as payment service providers, that initiate the transfer of money via UPI between sender and receiver bank accounts. We’re delighted to be working with five leading banks in India: ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, the State Bank of India, and Jio Payments Bank. People can send money on WhatsApp to anyone using a UPI supported app.
In the long run, we believe the combination of WhatsApp and UPI’s unique architecture can help local organizations address some of the key challenges of our time, including increasing rural participation in the digital economy and delivering financial services to those who have never had access before.
Just like every feature in WhatsApp, payments is designed with a strong set of security and privacy principles, including entering a personal UPI PIN for each payment. Payments on WhatsApp is now available for people on the latest version of the iPhone and Android app.
WhatsApp will introduce disappearing messages, a new feature that will allow users to automatically delete messages that are more than 7 days. The new feature will be rolling out to all WhatsApp users this month.
Here’s the full text of their announcement;
Introducing disappearing messages on WhatsApp
Today, WhatsApp messages often live on our phones forever. While it’s great to hold onto memories from friends and family, most of what we send doesn’t need to be everlasting.
Our goal is make conversations on WhatsApp feel as close to in-person as possible, which means they shouldn’t have to stick around forever. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the option to use disappearing messages on WhatsApp.
When disappearing messages is turned on, new messages sent to a chat will disappear after 7 days, helping the conversation feel lighter and more private. In a one-to-one chat, either person can turn disappearing messages on or off. In groups, admins will have the control.
We’re starting with 7 days because we think it offers peace of mind that conversations aren’t permanent, while remaining practical so you don’t forget what you were chatting about. The shopping list or store address you received a few days ago will be there while you need it, and then disappear after you don’t. You can read more, including how to enable disappearing messages here.
We hope people enjoy disappearing messages, which will be rolling out to users everywhere this month.
On September 21, 2020, Jordan and NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin announced they would be fielding a NASCAR team with Bubba Wallace driving, beginning competition in the 2021 season.[162] On October 22, the team’s name was confirmed to be 23XI Racing (pronounced twenty-three eleven) and that the team’s entry will bear the number 23.
via 23xiracing.com;
Toyota is pleased to announce their support of the new NASCAR Cup Series team 23XI Racing, which is co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and current NASCAR Cup Series championship contender Denny Hamlin. 23XI Racing will make its debut in the 2021 Daytona 500 with Bubba Wallace behind the wheel of the No. 23 Toyota Camry.
The partnership with Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) includes support from Toyota Racing Development, U.S.A. (TRD), who will build the team’s engines and provide technology, data and technical assistance.
It’s official 🤝 @ToyotaRacing pic.twitter.com/FuFwrvfj6N
— 23XI Racing (@23XIRacing) October 30, 2020
After almost two month since it was announce, realme 7 series is now available in Saudi Arabia thru Jarir bookstore. Both the realme 7 and realme 7 Pro will be sold in the Kingdom. Realme 7 Pro will retail for SAR 1,299.00, while the Realme 7 retail for SAR 999.00.
Both the Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro will have 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. You can checkout the full specs of Realme 7 here and the Realme 7 Pro here.
Apple announce their event this November 10, which they’re calling “One More Thing”, a phrase that was popularize by former CEO Steve Jobs — in keynotes for major product announcements.
Apple is expected to officially announce the first Macs powered by Apple Silicon and the launching of macOS 11 Big Sur, which the company announced last June 22, 2020 at this years WWDC. As well as other products like new iPod Air and Air tags, as well as new programs that will come to the Apple TV+.
The event will be stream online via Apple.com and its social media channels, it will be held at the Apple Park on November 10th, at 10:00 AM, PST.
After receiving the new protocols by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID), PBA announce that games will resume Philippine Cup on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Teams can resume practices tomorrow, Sunday, Nov. 1, and will release a revised schedule of games.
Here are the recommendations from the IATF:
- Completion of 10-day isolation of Blackwater player from the date of swabbing before resuming the games.
- Completion of 14-day quarantine and testing before entering the bubble for all those who will test positive moving forward; and
- The appointment of an independent marshall, who shall oversee and ensure compliance with health and safety protocols, as recommended by the DILG.
The league will also have a separate temporary quarantine facility within the Clark Freeport Zone, as an additional safety measure and in coordination with the Clark Development Corporation (CDC).
Please standby for the revised schedule of games starting Nov. 3. Ty.
— PBA (@pbaconnect) October 31, 2020
Grab announces its partnership with Marriott International that will allow both parties to offer what they’re calling “Premium” hospitality service in six Southeast Asian countries; Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand.
The hospitality services will include multiple verticals including food delivery, advertising, loyalty and rewards, payment and transport services.
Here’s a full text of the announcement;
SINGAPORE, 29 October 2020 – Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading super app and Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), today announced a wide-ranging strategic partnership that will see both companies integrating their offerings to bring the premium hospitality experience into the hands of millions of consumers in Southeast Asia. This is Marriott International’s first extensive integration with a super app platform in Southeast Asia, and Grab’s most comprehensive agreement with a hospitality group to date.
Under the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Marriott International will integrate into Grab’s platform in phases across food delivery, payment, transport, loyalty and rewards, as well as advertising. Marriott International will have access to Grab’s sizable customer base via GrabFood, GrabPay, and GrabAds, enabling them to serve a growing pool of customers who are increasingly transacting online.
GrabFood will feature approximately 600 restaurants and bars from Marriott International’s portfolio in six different Southeast Asian markets. In addition, customers will be able to conveniently pay for their dining experiences through GrabPay at selected Marriott International hotels. Customers will earn GrabRewards points for all transactions on the Grab platform, which can be converted to Marriott Bonvoy points (and vice versa). Marriott Bonvoy is the award-winning travel program of Marriott International that encompasses the company’s global portfolio of 30 hotel brands and premium home rental offering, Homes and Villas by Marriott International. Once in place, Grab customers will be able to redeem their converted points for exclusive member benefits at over 7,400 hotels and resorts in 135 countries and territories.
Through this partnership, Marriott International and Grab seek to digitally enhance the premium hospitality experience by making it more accessible, relevant and rewarding for their customers in the new normal.
“Marriott International is constantly looking for ways to innovate and bring value to travelers and Marriott Bonvoy members as part of our partnership strategy,” said Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific (excluding China), Marriott International. “Our collaboration with Grab is one way we are designing a more seamless travel experience by leveraging the expertise of a super app in the region.”
Russell Cohen, Group Managing Director – Operations, Grab said: “We are excited to partner with a world-renowned hospitality group like Marriott International that is at the forefront of delivering customer-first hospitality experiences. The breadth of our collaboration reflects our value as a platform of choice in supporting global brands on their digitalisation journey in the new normal, and in particular represents a milestone for our fast-growing GrabAds business.”
Grab and Marriott International’s initiatives to bring customer experiences to a new level include:
- GrabFood: Starting from November, customers will progressively be able to enjoy food delivery from approximately 600 different Food and Beverage (F&B) outlets across Marriott International hotels in six of Grab’s operating markets, which will be made available on the GrabFood platform in phases. This offers Grab customers access to a wide variety of premium dining options that they can enjoy from the comfort of their homes.
- GrabPay: Piloting in Q1 2021 first in Singapore, travellers will be able to make cashless payments through GrabPay at participating Marriott International hotels. F&B outlets that accept GrabPay can soon also access Grab’s Merchant Discovery feature to notify guests in the vicinity of participating hotels about ongoing promotions and events. This will help businesses increase sales, grow customer loyalty and drive more foot traffic to physical outlets.
- GrabAds: Grab and Marriott International will jointly create impactful marketing campaigns that are relevant and personalised to customers. With GrabAds’ solutions, Marriott International can connect with customers in a targeted way through audience data, integrate marketing communications across touchpoints, and track campaign performance in real-time.
- GrabRewards: Grab and Marriott will link their respective loyalty programmes to offer expanded benefits to Marriott Bonvoy and GrabRewards members. Starting in Q1 2021, Grab customers and Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to enjoy two-way points transfer. This will allow consumers to convert GrabRewards points to Marriott Bonvoy points and vice versa, enjoying flexibility and benefits on GrabRewards, Southeast Asia’s largest rewards platform by users, with nearly 800 merchants.
Both companies will also launch more loyalty initiatives in the coming months, including dining rewards at Marriott’s F&B outlets.
The strategic partnership will begin in Singapore in November 2020, with Marriott International and Grab to roll out more products and services across Southeast Asia in multiple phases.
Vivo will now be available in six European countries (France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and UK), to kick things off, Vivo launches 4 new smartphones in the region; vivo Y11s, Y70, Y20s and their flagship phone smartphone the X51 5G, which is a rebranded X50 Pro.
Vivo will also be selling earbuds, neckbuds and other accessories likes smartphones cases and adapters, in addition to smartphones. The X51 5G will retail for £749 (PHP47,800.51) in the UK and go on sale on October 29th.
Full specs of Vivo X51 5G;
- 6.56-inch AMOLED (FHD+) display ,90Hz, 2376 × 1080 resolution
- Quad rear-camera: 48MP (f/1.6) + 13MP (f/2.46) + 8MP (f/2.2) + 8MP (f/3.4)
- Front camera: 32MP (f/2.45)
- Snapdragon 765G CPU
- 8 GB RAM
- 256 GB storage
- Funtouch OS 10 (Android 10)
- 5G wideband,4G LTE, 3G, 2G GSM/CDMA
- AK4377A hi-Fi chipset
- Wi-Fi2.4G + 5G Wi-Fi MIMO
- Bluetooth 5.1
- USB 2.0
- OTG, NFC
- GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Color Temperature Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Laser detection auto-focus, E-compass, Fingerprint , Gyroscope
- Dual SIM
- 4315mAh battery with vivo FlashCharge 2.0 (33W)
- Weight: 181.5g
- Dimensions: 158.46 × 72.80 × 8.04mm
- Color: Alpha Grey
Last Tuesday, Apple officially their next flagship smartphone line, the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. The iPhone 12 line features a new squared-edges design, similar to the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4. All the iPhone 12 models supports 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) and basically have the same screen, sans their size.
Apple also brought back the MagSafe as a charging solution for the new iPhones. Here’s what Apple said about the new MagSafe Charging Solution;
Charging solutions include the MagSafe Charger and MagSafe Duo Charger for use with iPhone and Apple Watch, as well as new silicone, leather, and clear cases that easily snap onto the back of iPhone, and a leather wallet. Customers can also expect innovative MagSafe accessories from third-party manufacturers.
iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12
Both the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 are basically the same phone except for their size. The iPhone 12 Mini is a 5.4-inch smartphone while the iPhone 12 measures at 6.1-inch.
The display of the iPhone 12 mini is 5.4‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED display
2340‑by‑1080-pixel resolution at 476 ppi, while the iPhone 12 is a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 2532 x 1170 resolution at 460ppi.
Both display features;
- HDR display
- True Tone
- Wide color (P3)
- Haptic Touch
- 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio
- 625 nits max brightness (typical); 1200 nits max brightness (HDR)
Here are the specs that both phone shares;
- Ceramic Shield by Corning (4x better drop performance)
- Apple A14 Bionic (5nm)
- 64GB, 128GB, 256GB internal storage
- Dual-rear cameras:
- 12MP Ultra Wide: ƒ/2.4 aperture and 120° field of view
- 12MP Wide: ƒ/1.6 aperture
- 2x optical zoom out, 5x Digital zoom, Smart HDR 3, HDR Video, Night Mode, Night Mode Time-lapse, HDR video recording, HEIF raw file support
- 12MP front camera with ƒ/2.2 aperture
- 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), 4G LTE, 3G, GSM/EDGE
- Smart Data Mode (auto switches between 5G and LTE)
- WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO
- Bluetooth 5.0
- GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou
- NFC, FaceID
- MagSafe
- Lightning port
- IP68 Water and dust resistance
- Wireless charging (MagSafe 15W, Qi 7.5W)
- iOS 14
- Black, White, Product Red, Green, Blue
Preorder for both the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini will start this October 16th and will ship on October 23rd, with the following pricing;
iPhone 12;
- 64 GB – $829.00 (SAR 3,109.67)
- 128 GB – $879.00 (SAR 3,297.22)
- 256 GB – $979.00 (SAR 3672.33)
iPhone 12 mini;
- 64 GB – $729.00 (SAR 2734.56)
- 128 GB – $779.00 (SAR 2922.11)
- 256 GB – $879.00 (SAR 3297.22)
iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max
The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max have all the specs of the iPhone 12 and to differentiate these two “Pro” phones are it’s camera module, LiDAR Scanner, starting storage capacity and colors.
iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will also differ in size, the iPhone 12 Pro is a 6.1‑inch smartphone, same as the iPhone 12, while the iPhone 12 Pro Max will measure at 6.7‑inch, which is already bordering phablet size.
Both the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will feature a triple-camera configuration, the two cameras will be the one used in iPhone 12 with the addition of another 12-MP Telephoto camera with ƒ/2.0 aperture for iPhone 12 Pro and a ƒ/2.2 aperture for iPhone 12 Pro Max. Apple also included a LiDAR Scanner for augmented reality (AR) and better focusing.
The starting storage for the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max have been increased from the standard 64GB to 128GB. As for the colors, instead of 5 colors, both the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will be available in 4 colors; Silver, Graphite, Gold and Pacific Blue.
Preorder for both the iPhone 12 Pro will start this October 16th and will be in stores on October 23rd, while the iPhone 12 Pro Max will available for pre-order on November 6th and will be available on a week later, November 13th.
Here are the pricing for both the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max;
iPhone 12 Pro;
- 128 GB – $999.00 (SAR 3,747.21)
- 256 GB – $1,099.00 (SAR 4,122.30)
- 512 GB – $1,299.00 (SAR 4,872.49)
iPhone 12 Pro Max;
- 128 GB – $1,099.00 (SAR 4,122.30)
- 256 GB – $1,199.00 (SAR 4,497.40)
- 512 GB – $1,399.00 (SAR 5,247.59)
Another new feature that Apple included in the new iPhone 12 lineup is that they brought back MagSafe, which is a new wireless charging solution that will support current Qi chargers. It offers high-powered wireless charging and an all-new ecosystem of accessories that easily attach to iPhone.
Charging solutions include the MagSafe Charger and MagSafe Duo Charger for use with iPhone and Apple Watch, as well as new silicone, leather, and clear cases that easily snap onto the back of iPhone, and a leather wallet. Customers can also expect innovative MagSafe accessories from third-party manufacturers.
Sony release an official teardown video of Playstation 5. The teardown was done by Yasuhiro Ootori, VP of Sony Interactive Entertainment, Mechanical Design Department. The PlayStation 5 With Blu-Ray Disc will retail for $499.99, while the Playstation 5 Digital edition will be sold at $399.99.
PS5 will be available in Saudi Arabia this November 19th with a price tag of SAR 2,299 for the PlayStation 5 With Blu-Ray Disc.
Apple just sent the invites for their iPhone event on October 13, 2020. The Apple event will be held at the Apple Park on October 13 at 10am PDT.
Just like with the previous Apple event, it will be live streamed on all social medial channel of Apple.
This article was first posted on KabayanTech.
The new Motorola Razr 5G is now available for pre-order in Saudi Arabia.
The new Motorola Razr 5G is foldable phone with a 6.2″ HD+ Cinema Vision Foldable Touchscreen Display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G CPU and supports 5G connectivity. The new Motorola Razr 5G was first announced last month with a price tag of $1,199.99 (USD).
If you will pre-order the foldable phone, the new Motorola Razr 5G will retail in the Kingdom for SAR 5,999.00 that will include a free Motorola Razr 5G Damage Care Motorola Razr 5G Damage Protection and Motorola VerveBuds 500 Earbuds, when purchase separately, is worth SAR 1,500.00.
You can pre-order the Motorola Razr 5G from Jarir and eXtra.
Xiaomi also announced the Mi Watch, 1.39-inch smartwatch with AMOLED round display that features a sleep tracking, heart rate and blood oxygen monitor.
Supports 117 different kinds of exercises with more than 100 watch face and 6 watch bands.
It will be available in Europe for €99.
The stylish #MiWatch⌚️is coming with a LARGE 1.39” display. You can express yourself with 6 official bands & create your own custom watch faces from your favorite photos! #SmartLifeMadeSimple pic.twitter.com/YFxRmMSMDo
— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) September 30, 2020
Xiaomi just announced their next flagship smartphone line, the Xiaomi Mi 10T series, that’s compose of the Xiaomi Mi 10T and Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro on the high-end and the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite on the lower end of the spectrum.
Both the Xiaomi Mi 10T and Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro are technically the same phone except for the camera settup and in the RAM/Storage department. Here are the specs of the two phones.
Xiaomi Mi 10T;
- 6.67″ DotDisplay 144Hz AdaptiveSync Display
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Octa-core CPU with 5G
- Adreno 650 GPU
- Storage: 128GB
- RAM: 6GB/8GB
- Triple-rear camera: 64MP Sony IMX682 (main) + 13MP ultra-wide angle camera + 5MP macro camera
- Front Camera: 20MP Ultra-clear Samsung S5K3T2 sensor
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5 covering front, back and camera lenses
- 5000mAh battery with 33W wired fast charger
- Dual nano-SIM cards support
- Network: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE and 5G
- Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6 and 802.11a/b/g
- Bluetooth 5.1
- GPS, A-GPS
- MIUI 12 OS (Android 10)
- Colors: Cosmic Black and Lunar Silver
- Dimension: 165.1mm x 76.4mm x 9.33mm
- Weight: 216g
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro;
- 6.67″ DotDisplay 144Hz AdaptiveSync Display
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Octa-core CPU with 5G
- Adreno 650 GPU
- Storage: 128GB/256GB
- RAM: 8GB
- Triple-rear camera: 108MP Samsung HMX sensor (main camera) + 13MP ultra-wide angle camera + 5MP macro camera
- Front Camera: 20MP Ultra-clear Samsung S5K3T2 sensor
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5 covering front, back and camera lenses
- 5000mAh battery with 33W wired fast charge
- Dual nano-SIM cards support
- Network: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE and 5G
- Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6 and 802.11a/b/g
- Bluetooth 5.1
- GPS, A-GPS
- MIUI 12 OS (Android 10)
- Colors: Cosmic Black, Lunar Silver and Aurora Blue
- Dimension: 165.1mm x 76.4mm x 9.33mm
- Weight: 218g
Here’s the specs of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite;
- 6.67″ 2.5D DotDisplay FHD+ AdaptiveSync 120Hz display
- Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 750G Octa-core processor with 5G
- Adreno 619 GPU
- Storage: 64GB/128GB expandable up to 512GB via microSD
- RAM: 6GB
- Quad-rear camera: 64MP Sony IMX682 (main camera) + 8MP ultra wide-angle camera + 2MP macro + 2MP depth
- Front Camera: 16MP In-display front camera
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- 4820 mAh battery with 33W fast charger
- USB Type-C reversible connector port
- SIM: nano-SIM + nano-SIM + microSD
- Network: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE and 5G
- Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6 and 802.11a/b/g
- Bluetooth 5.1
- GPS, A-GPS
- MIUI 12 OS (Android 10)
- Colors: Rose Gold Beach, Pearl Gray and Atlantic Blue
- Dimension: 165.38mm x 76.8mm x 9mm
- Weight: 214.5
All three phones will initially be available in Europe with the following prices;
Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite;
- 6GB + 64GB: €279.00
- 6GB + 64GB: €329.00
Xiaomi Mi 10T;
- 6GB + 128GB: €499.00
- 8GB + 128GB: €549.00
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro;
- 8GB + 128GB: €599.00
- 8GB + 256GB: €649.00
Xiaomi announced their next flagship smartphone the Xiaomi Mi 10T Series, a new Mi Watch and more.
📱 #Mi10TPro
📱 #Mi10T
📱 #Mi10TLite
⚡️#Mi65WFastCharger
⌚️#MiWatch
Here are all the products we've launched today. Let us know what you think! #Mi10TSeries #PowerYourCreativity pic.twitter.com/6YdXISq2xL— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) September 30, 2020
Oppo has officially announce the OPPO A33 for the Indonesian market.
The Oppo A33 is an entry-level smartphone with a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate, powered with a Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 460 cpu with a 32GB internal storage and 3GB RAM. As for the cameras, it’s equipped with a triple-rear camera setup; a 13MP for the primary shooter, a 2MP for depth and a 2MP for macro photos, and a 8MP front camera.
The Oppo A33 will have a 5,000mAh battery with a 18W wired fast charging, dual Dirac stereo speakers, and runs on ColorOS 7.2 out of the box.
The OPPO A33 is available in Moonlight Black and Mint Cream colors. Pre-order will be available this October 1st with a retail price of IDR 22,99,000 or around USD $150.