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realme 8 5G is now official in Singapore

A powerful mid-range contender

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The all-new Realme 8 5G with the Supersonic Blue color variant

realme has come up with a phone that will cater to the versatile midrange market. Can the realme 8 5G stand out?

A successor to the realme 7 5G,  the realme 8 5G has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD, 1080p, 90Hz ultra smooth display and it’s fueled by the all-new Dimensity 700 5G processor. It has 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage up to 1TB made possible by a 3-card slot (MicroSD). Additionally, the Realme 8 5G’s RAM is also expandable; courtesy of the newly developed RAM Expansion Technology (DRE) – converting ROM to virtual RAM.

Long live the battery life as the realme 8 5G boasts a 5000mAh battery with 18W quick charge. As the usage of 5G will consume more power, realme introduces smart 5G power saving — it optimizes the settings of your phone depending on your usage and activity. By activating smart 5G power saving, consumers can now enjoy a prolonged usage with no sacrifices made.  It also has a fingerprint scanner on the side, another quick, accurate and convenient way to unlock your phone.

The realme 8 5G comes in the “Supersonic Blue” colorway currently available in Singapore; the “Supersonic Black”(as shown in realme India’s website) is another colorway we hope to be available soon. It’s only 8.5mm thin and 185g so the phone sits comfortably at the palm of your hand.

Camera

realme’s triple camera system for the 8 5G is nothing to sneeze on. It has a 48MP high-definition primary camera with f/1.8 aperture, B&W portrait lens f/2.4, and 4cm macro lens f/2.4 as well. With the inclusion of nightscape and the respectable aperture it can capture good low-light photos; in addition to that you also get 5 nightscape filters to enhance your low-light photos. Going to the front we have the 16MP in-display selfie camera with a sizeable f/2.1 aperture along with AI beauty and portrait mode.

For videos, the Realme 8 5G can shoot up to 1080P at 30FPS — leaving out 4K capabilities and the 60FPS option. Your videos will stand up against the competition as it has an amazing color and contrast production and partnered with an impressive HDR. UIS video stabilization is supported by the front and back camera systems.

5G Development

realme will establish seven dedicated 5G Research and Development teams across the globe to provide a seamless and hassle-free 5G experience to its consumers with Southeast Asia, Europe and India as the priority markets.

Operating system

The phone is equipped with Android 11 with realme UI 2.0 on top.

Price and Availability

The realme 8 5G (8 + 128GB) will be available for purchase on May 29, 2021, the retail price is S$399. The Supersonic Blue colorway is available for pre-orders starting on May 20 – May 28, only available on Realme’s flaghsip stores Lazada. The pre-order package includes the Buds Air Pro and a Powerbank (worth SGD208) free with pre-orders (While stocks last).

 

 

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Disney+ launches a TikTok-coded vertical feed called Verts

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TikTok has changed how we consume media. Everything is now vertical. Even the most established streaming services, often a bastion for traditionally horizontal content, is adopting the different format. Now, Disney+ is getting a vertical feed called Verts.

Like its contemporaries, Verts presents a continuous feed of content but tailored to show the plethora of titles from the Disney+ library. This might include the first scenes of shows or notable highlights. The hope, of course, is to direct users to the longform content.

Directly from the Verts feed, users can easily add the respective title to their watchlist or go straight to the title’s page. In turn, the feed is accessible from the homepage since it has its own tab.

According to Disney, early experiments with the feature have driven engagement to available content. Right now, the feed is mostly for clipping enticing content from shows. However, the platform will experiment further with the format for new ways to tell stories.

Though Verts surely stands for “verticals” in this case, “adverts” might fit better as its full government name. Still, it might be a useful tool if you’re figuring out what to watch for the night.

Currently, Verts is available for Disney+ subscribers in the United States. Disney also has plans to expand the feature to ESPN for sports-related content.

SEE ALSO: Live NBA action on Disney Plus now available in the Philippines

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Google Maps is finally getting a 3D mode

The app will also have a Gemini chatbot baked inside.

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Some of today’s navigation apps are living in the future. Instead of a two-dimensional map, these apps render the user’s surroundings in 3D. It’s a nifty upgrade that helps drivers more accurately visualize directions on the fly. Finally, Google Maps is getting a much-needed upgrade and will take navigation to the third dimension.

In a new update rolling out today, the new Immersive Navigation feature will bring your surroundings to life. The 3D view creates a render of the surrounding buildings, overpasses, and terrain around the car. It takes the guesswork out of navigation by showing precisely where to turn and what landmarks to look out for.

In the same vein, you can now use Street View to preview your destination before you arrive. Google Maps will also highlight your destination’s entrance, side of the street, and nearby parking.

Outside of how the map is visualized, Google Maps is also infusing its service with Gemini. The new Ask Maps feature will let you engage with the app in a conversational manner. For example, if you’re in the middle of a long drive, you can now ask Maps where the best place is to stop over and have a coffee break. Ask Maps will provide directions, a potential itinerary, and even helpful links to book a reservation ahead of time.

Now, availability for both of these features is still a bit limited. Immersive View is rolling out today to compatible devices and vehicles in the United States. Further, availability will expand over the coming months.

Meanwhile, Ask Maps is available now in the United States and India for Android and iOS. A desktop version is coming soon.

SEE ALSO: Google Maps is finally getting a power saving mode

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KPop Demon Hunters is officially getting a sequel

Maggie Kang and Chris Applehans will return to write and direct.

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This feels like a formality at this point. Netflix and Sony have officially confirmed that KPop Demon Hunters is getting a sequel.

If you feel like you’ve read this exact title before, then you’re not alone. Since its massive success last year, the hit animated film constantly spawned talks of a potential franchise. It probably helped that the title quickly became Netflix’s most-watched film of all time. From the last we’ve heard of the rumors, Netflix was reportedly eyeing a 2029 premiere for the sequel.

Now, it’s official. As posted by Netflix itself, KPop Demon Hunters will get a sequel soon. Even better, the follow-up will be written and directed by the same duo, Maggie Kang and Chris Applehans.

Kang, who celebrated the first movie’s ability to tell a Korean story, says that there’s a lot more to explore in the film’s universe. “There’s so much more to this world we have built and I’m excited to show you. This is only the beginning,” she said.

Right now, the plot’s sequel is still unknown, especially since the Saja Boys were defeated in the first film.

Given how big the original movie got, the sequel is no surprise. Besides bagging the top spot on Netflix’s charts, the film also got an eventual release in theaters. KPop Demon Hunters is up for a potential Oscars win after it was nominated for Best Animated Feature. Its hit song, “Golden,” is also nominated for Best Original Song.

SEE ALSO: KPop Demon Hunters is now Netflix’s most-watched movie

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