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iPad Pro headlines Apple’s New York event: Weekend Rewind

Apple in the Big Apple!

Published

November 3, 2018

Rodneil Quiteles

Here are this week’s top stories on GadgetMatch.

1. iPad Pro headlines Apple’s New York event

Apple launched a trio of devices at their event in Brooklyn, New York and all three appear to be noteworthy upgrades from their predecessors.

iPad Pro

The new iteration of the iPad Pro was built with the creative in mind. Whether it’s making music or dealing with graphic design, this iPad Pro has you covered. It even has support for a full version of Adobe Photoshop. It’ll come in two sizes: 11 inches and 12.9 inches.

You can also say goodbye to this awkward way of charging the Apple Pencil.

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The 2nd-gen Apple Pencil that pairs with the iPad Pro is now magnetic and will charge while attached to Apple’s slate. There’s also a keyboard folio that will work well with the iPad Pro.

MacBook Air

This is the much-needed MacBook Air refresh we’ve all been waiting for. It’s slimmer, lighter and powerful enough to handle most of the tasks you throw its way. It also has a 13-inch Retina display — something that’s never come to the MacBook Air line until now.

Apple is calling it the notebook you’ll want to take everywhere you go. We’re convinced it is exactly that.

Mac mini

The smallest device to be announced is a new version of the Mac mini. Don’t let its size fool you, this thing has added more cores for five times better performance.

2. Honor Magic 2 takes inspiration from the P20 Pro and the Mi Mix 3

Capping off TechTober was Honor’s announcement of the Honor Magic 2. The most standout things about the Magic 2 are the camera layout and design on its back that’s reminiscent of the Huawei P20 Pro.

The other is its sliding camera which we saw implemented this year by both the OPPO Find X and the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, but the Magic 2’s implementation is closer to the Mi Mix 3’s since it’s more mechanical and not motorized.

The Magic also sports internals that rival 2018 flagships.

3. ZTE Nubia X ditches the selfie camera

Just when you think you’ve seen all manner of attempts for an all-screen display, the ZTE Nubia X comes out of nowhere to give us this:

Nubia X, The world’s first dual-colour screen phone.#Nubia #NubiaX pic.twitter.com/Ce7zlLTZrB

— Ayano Tominaga 富永彩乃📱 (@AyanoTDO) November 1, 2018

The Nubia X ditches the front-facing camera altogether and instead gives us a second screen on the phone’s back so you can still take those lovely selfies. We first saw something like this on the Meizu 7 and Meizu 7 Pro and Isa fondly calls it the cutie screen.

The phone also has flagship-level specs so it’s more than just this nifty dual-screen implementation.

4. Xiaomi trolls OnePlus

Yes, the OnePlus 6T was also announced this week and it’s impressive and all but Pocophone, a company under Xiaomi, stole its thunder in India with a massive troll job.

At OnePlus’s launch event in New Delhi, Xiaomi launched their own campaign called “Do the Match,” comparing the specs of the Pocophone F1 and the OnePlus 6T showing the Pocophone’s obvious advantages.

They even had this truly savage tweet:

Never Settle for OverPriced. Unlock the #MasterOfSpeed. You decide. #DoTheMath pic.twitter.com/KvCIDyXXSq

— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) October 30, 2018

5. Foldable phones are coming

Samsung had previously teased a foldable smartphone but it seems three other manufacturers are planning to showcase this tech in CES and MWC 2019.

This bit of news was backed by notable tech news scooper Evan Blass.

I can't speak for Samsung…

…but I do know that LG plans to unveil a foldable phone at its 2019 CES keynote.

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) October 31, 2018

Although many say the tech is far from perfect, it’ll be interesting to see where manufacturers take this development.

Weekend Rewind is our roundup of top news and features you might have missed for the week. We know the world of technology can be overwhelming and not everyone has the time to get up to speed with everything — and that includes us. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the rewind.

Related Topics:Apple Honor Honor Magic 2 iPad Pro Mac mini MacBook Air OnePlus OnePlus 6T Poco Poco F1 Pocophone F1 ZTE ZTE Nubia X

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GadgetSnaps: Malaysia shot on the Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G

Beyond charging tech

Published

April 24, 2024

GadgetMatch

The Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G prides itself in its charging technologies. But what about its camera capabilities? Well, here’s a quick round-up of the many photos we took around the time the Note 40 series was launched in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.

The NOTE 40 Series features a 108MP main shooter with 3x Lossless Superzoom. It also has OIS for steadier shots when taking videos.

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Infinix Note 40 Pro series launch day

Kwai Chai Hong/ ‘Little Ghost Lane’

Petaling Street (Chinatown)

In and around Central Market

Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery

Istana Negara entrance

Merdeka Square

Malaysian Bak Kut Teh and more

Petronas Twin Towers at night

Steady shooter

The Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G isn’t a stellar shooter. But at its price point, it’s pretty darn decent for capturing different scenarios. Take these photos into some editing software and you can certainly elevate their look.

The NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G is priced at PhP 13,999. It may be purchased through Infinix’s Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop platforms, where customers can get up to PhP 2,000 off. Additionally, the first 100 buyers can get an S1 smartwatch or XE23 earphones. Alternatively, customers may opt for the Shopee-exclusive NOTE 40 Pro (4G variant) for PhP 10,999.

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LOQ and LOAD: The Lenovo LOQ 2024 is for gaming and more

Your entry to PC Gaming

Published

April 23, 2024

GadgetMatch

Get your game on with the Lenovo LOQ 2024. This capable laptop is your entry point to PC Gaming and a lot more.

It comes an absolutely affordable price point: PhP 48,995.

You get capable hardware and the hood to support gaming and more. The Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9I runs on the 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and Intel Arc Graphics.

Those are key to bringing unreal graphics to this segment. Supporting latest tech like DirectX 12 Ultimate, players are able to enjoy high frame rates on the Lenovo LOQ.

Creating content? It comes with AI Advantage to help boost performance. Engines and accelerators boost the media processing workloads especially for creatives. It also works with Intel’s X Super Machine Learning, Leading to images that are as close to reality.

The laptop supports a configuration of up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD Storage.

As for its display, the device has a large 15.6-inch, Full HD panel that is more than enough for gaming, video editing, content consumption, and whatever else you do on a laptop. This display has 144Hz refresh rate, 300 nits brightness, and anti-glare.

Videos come out clear, crisp, and realistic. Audio is punchy and as loud as it gets. Windows Sonic elevates it more when you use headphones. And it just takes a few minutes to render HD videos on editing software.

As it runs on Windows 11, if you are going to use it for work, you can take advantage of various features. The Lenovo Vantage Widget is there for constant reminders, Copilot will help you organize your tasks, and Microsoft Edge is there for casual browsing.

There is an assortment of ports at the back for easy connectivity. And as this is meant for gaming, we put it to the test. Racing that looks better with high frame rate? Check. Shooting titles that require heavy work? Not a problem. You can play all your favorites and not worry about performance.

Best of all, it takes less than an our to juice up this laptop all the way to 100%.

So, whether you’re looking to get started with PC Gaming, or an upgrade for work and entertainment needs, the Lenovo LOQ has you covered.

This feature is a collaboration between GadgetMatch and Lenovo Philippines.