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motorola edge+ with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 launches

With an optional stylus

Published

February 24, 2022

Rodneil Quiteles

Smartphones powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip are slowly but surely coming out of the woodwork. Joining the fray is the motorola edge+ which promises top notch performance and competitive cameras.

Here’s a quick look at its specs:

Performance

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Up to 12GB RAM, 512GB Storage
6.7″ pOLED Display
144Hz Refresh Rate
5G (mmwave & sub6GHz)

Cameras

50MP f/1.8 Main | Quad Pixel Technology for 2.0μm
50MP f/2.2 Ultra-wide angle
2MP f/2.4 Depth Camera
60MP f/2.4 Front-facing Camera

Battery and Charging

4,800mAh
30W TurboPower charging
15W wireless charging
5W wireless power sharing

Baseline flagship

On paper, the motorola edge+ has the makings of a baseline flagship device. It certainly checks the performance boxes, being equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip to go along with a display that should do well in gaming and media consumption.

The battery is also just a couple hundred shy of 5,000mAh which is what the top-of-the-line Galaxy S22 Ultra is rocking. The charging speeds are modest but still plenty fast.

Meanwhile, the cameras are quite surprising with the main and ultra-wide angle lenses sporting similar megapixel counts. Of course, this can’t be judged on paper alone, we’ll have to see actual images to appropriately judge what it can do.

Perhaps more surprising is the 60MP front-facing camera. Could this be a result of the proliferation of short-form videos on TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and IG Reels? The MP count is astonishing, but again, it has to be put through the test to see exactly how it performs.

Works with a stylus

If you didn’t have enough reason to compare this to Samsung’s latest Galaxy S, perhaps this optional accessory might change your mind. The Motorola Edge+ is compatible with the company’s new smart stylus with an adaptable folio.

Like any self-respecting stylus maker, the claim is that using it feels just like “using pen and paper.” It does whatever you expect a stylus to do like being able to sketch on certain apps, annotating on PDFs, and more.

It will be sold separately or as an in-box bundle depending on the country.

Price and availability

The motorola edge+ comes in Cosmos Blue and Stardust White. It’ll be available in North America, universally unlocked at Best Buy, Amazon.com, and Motorola.com. It retails for US$ 999.99.

At launch, it will have a limited time offer of US$ 899.99 ($100 off).

Verizon, Boost Mobile, and Republic Wireless will also offer the device in the coming months.

Different name elsewhere

The device will also launch globally but under a different name — motorola edge 30. It will come in the following markets: Latin America, India, Middle East, Asia and Europe. Local price and availability will vary per market.

Related Topics:Motorola motorola edge 30 Motorola Edge+

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TCL expands mobile lineup with latest NXTPAPER series

3 new smartphone models featuring a paper-like viewing experience

Published

August 10, 2026

GadgetMatch

TCL has expanded its mobile lineup with the launch of the latest NXTPAPER smartphone series.

Part of the new NXTPAPER roster are the NXTPAPER 60 Ultra, NXTPAPER 70 Pro, and K70 Power 4G.

The new generation of smartphones is designed to deliver smarter, more comfortable, and more powerful mobile experiences for today’s connected lifestyle.

At the heart of the lineup is the company’s proprietary NXTPAPER technology, and award-winning display innovation.

It combines both hardware and software advancements to reduce eyestrain while preserving vivid colors and sharp picture quality. The result is a paper-like viewing experience.

Bannering the roster is the NXTPAPER 60 Ultra. It is powered by a Dimensity 7400 Elite processor and runs on Android 16.

It comes with up to 512GB of internal storage and 12GB of base RAM, plus 12GB more for expansion.

In front is an expansive 7.2-inch 120Hz FHD+ display featuring Nxtpaper 4.0 and a 32MP selfie camera, while at the back is a 50MP main camera, along with a 50MP 3X telephoto camera.

This variant houses a 5,200mAh battery with support for 33W charging.

Right under the 60 Ultra is the NXTPAPER 70 Pro. It is powered by a Dimensity 7300 processor, and comes with a 6.9-inch 120Hz FHD+ display and a 50MP main shooter.

This model has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It has a similar 5,200mAh battery with 33W charging.

Lastly, the K70 Power 4G is a budget choice, with a Helio G100 Ultra chipset, 6.75-inch 120Hz display, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 50MP main camera.

Price, availability

In the Philippines, the latest NXTPAPER smartphones are available for the following pricing:

NXTPAPER 60 Ultra: PhP 35,995
NXTPAPER 70 Pro: PhP 22,995
K70 Power 4G: PhP 9,495

All devices are available through Shopee.

Apps

Canva teams up with SB19 to turn A’TIN’s passion into creativity

Campaign lets fans access assets, editable templates, more

Published

August 8, 2026

GadgetMatch

Canva Philippines has joined forces with SB19 and Sony Music Entertainment to launch the “Kaya sa Canva” campaign.

This first-of-its-kind initiative is aimed at transforming the popular Filipino boy band’s fanbase into creators by giving them access to official design assets, exclusive templates, and powerful creative tools.

That’s of course as fans have a way of creating artwork, banners, and more outputs to honor their idols.

As such, the partnership enables the A’TIN (SB19’s fanbase) to access the Canva-exclusive SB19’s Creative Hub.

This dedicated space lets fans access assets, including SB19-inspired sticker packs, custom typography, and editable templates inspired by the group.

Fans around the world will initially have access to templates for photo-booth strips, wallpapers, posters, and videos.

The campaign will then expand with Canva-exclusive assets celebrating the group’s New Era, as well as their latest single, “Lawless”.

Meanwhile, the original song “KAYA” is accompanied with an upbeat music video, doubling as a love letter to A’TIN and a masterclass in Canva’s tools.

Every visual and animation is fan-inspired, a celebration of the creativity, passion, and dedication that’s defined in the community from day one.

News

The iPhone 18 might sell out for an unexpected reason

The ongoing shortage might play a part in the phone selling out earlier than expected.

Published

August 7, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

An iPhone selling out is not news. Because of how popular the phones are, it’s within the realm of probability that Apple runs out of stock at some point. According to a new report, this year won’t be any different… but it’s for an entirely different reason.

First reported by analyst Tim Culpan, Apple is reportedly struggling to meet its demand for semiconductors for the iPhone 18 and the foldable iPhone. The ongoing memory shortage is cutting off Apple’s ability to deliver the required supply of smartphones in a timely fashion. The report even claims that TSMC, which helps produce the iPhone, is sitting on a shipment of processors, worth US$ 1 billion, that don’t have memory chips.

Now, Apple is still confident that it can weather the launch. However, if the shortage persists, the iPhone 18 generation will likely sell out much more quickly than expected.

It’s an interesting time for Apple to experience such a shortage. It’s been heavily rumored that the company will launch its very first foldable phone next month, creating a new market for the brand. Apple definitely wants this attempt to succeed after the tepid response to its last new product, the Vision Pro.