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Samsung Galaxy S24 Series: Price in the Philippines

Which one are you getting?

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Galaxy S24 Philippines

If you’re curious what a Galaxy is like with AI, then the Samsung Galaxy S24 Series is for you. Here’s how the series is priced in the Philippines.

Galaxy S24 Ultra

1TB – PhP 106,990
512GB – PhP 92,990
256GB – PhP 84,990

Galaxy S24+

512GB – PhP 76,990
256GB – PhP 68,990

Galaxy S24

512GB – PhP 61,990
256GB – PhP 53,990

All-In on AI

In a pre-briefing we attended ahead of the launch. We were given a glimpse of what the Galaxy S24 Series can do now that it has equipped itself with “AI abilities.” 

Yes, we saw the entire Galaxy S24 line and it’s still the trio we know and love: Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24. And while there are some minor changes looks-wise, casual observers likely won’t be able to tell the difference. 

That’s probably the reason why the focus is on what it can do and how it can help its prospective new users. 

Specifically, the AI features showcased were: Circle to Search, Live Call Translate, AI Summarize, and Photo Assist. 

Galaxy S24 Series specs

Galaxy S24 Series

For the hardcore techies, these are the specs you’re looking for. It’s worth noting that the Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 will come equipped with Exynos 2400 for Galaxy instead of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. 

Galaxy S24 Ultra  

Display    6.8-inch* QHD+ 

Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display  

Super Smooth 120Hz refresh rate (1~120Hz)   

Vision booster

Dimensions & Weight    79 X 162.3 X 8.6mm, 233g (mmWave) / 232g (Sub6) 
*Device weight may vary by market
Camera    12MP Ultra-Wide Camera   

  • F2.2, FOV 120˚      

200MP Wide Camera   

  • OIS F1.7, FOV 85˚   

50MP Telephoto Camera   

  • 5x Optical Zoom, OIS F3.4, FOV 22˚   

10MP Telephoto Camera   

  • 3x Optical Zoom, OIS F2.4, FOV 36˚   

12MP Front Camera   

  • F2.2, FOV 80˚   
Memory & Storage   12GB + 1TB  

12 + 512GB  

12 + 256GB  

Battery    5,000 mAh   
Charging Wired charging: Up to 65% charge in around 30 mins with 45W Adapter and 5A USB-C cable  

Fast Wireless Charging 2.0  

Wireless PowerShare  

OS    Android 14 

One UI 6.1  

Network and Connectivity     5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth v 5.3  
Water Resistance    IP68   
Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy

 

Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ 

   Galaxy S24  Galaxy S24+  
Display   6.2-inch FHD+*  6.7-inch QHD+ * 
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display   

Super Smooth 120Hz refresh rate (1~120Hz)   

Vision booster 

Dimensions & Weight    70.6 x 147 x 7.6mm, 168g (mmWave) / 167g (Sub6)  75.9 x 158.5 x 7.7mm, 197g  (mmWave) / 196g (Sub6)
*Device weight may vary by market
Camera    12MP Ultra-Wide Camera   

  • F2.2, FOV 120˚ 

50MP Wide Camera   

  • OIS F1.8, FOV 85˚      

10MP Telephoto Camera   

  • 3x Optical Zoom, F2.4, FOV 36˚   

12MP Front Camera   

  • F2.2, FOV 80˚   
Memory & Storage    8 + 512GB  

8 + 256GB  

12 + 512GB  

12 + 256GB  

Battery    4,000 mAh    4,900 mAh   
Charging    Wired Charging: Up to 50% charge in around 30 mins with 25W Adapter and 3A USB-C cable  

Fast Wireless Charging 2.0  

Wireless PowerShare  

Wired charging: Up to 65% charge in around 30 mins with 45W Adapter and 5A USB-C cable  

Fast Wireless Charging 2.0  

Wireless PowerShare  

OS    Android 14 

One UI 6.1  

Network and Connectivity    5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth v 5.3  
Water Resistance    IP68   
Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy/ Exynos 2400 for Galaxy

 

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Horizon Steel Frontiers is an MMO set in the Horizon universe

The game is built for mobile but will have cross-play gameplay with PC.

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A few months ago, Sony sued Tencent for copying design elements from the Horizon series for the latter’s upcoming game, Light of Motiram. Though the game has been relatively silent since the kerfuffle, was Tencent on to something? Today, Sony and a Korean studio named NCSoft have officially announced Horizon Steel Frontiers, an MMO set in the Horizon universe.

It’s not just a simple announcement either. The title now has an official 10-minute video to preview the upcoming title. Right now, the trailer has nothing but cinematics, pre-alpha footage, and developer interviews. However, it’s a clear commitment to bringing the MMO to life.

Both the cinematics and the pre-alpha footage show off the familiar mechanical beasts of the series. The main goal of the title is to team up with other players and take down colossal beasts.

The game is set in the Deathlands, a new region inspired by Arizona and New Mexico. Players will have the entire state to play with. And, instead of Aloy, they can create their own personalized characters.

Horizon Steel Frontiers is built for smartphones. However, Sony and NCSoft are working towards cross-platform gameplay for the PC.

Right now, especially since the released footage is from pre-alpha development, we don’t know when the MMO will launch. However, it does look extremely exciting for fans of the original duology.

SEE ALSO: Sony announces adaptations of Horizon Zero Dawn, Tsushima

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Elden Ring Nightreign is getting a DLC update this December

The update introduces two new Nightfarers and bosses.

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After Shadow of the Erdtree concluded the Elden Ring saga, FromSoftware kept the fire going with Elden Ring Nightreign, a multiplayer-focused standalone roguelike set in the same universe. It was a unique experience that breathed new life into the studio’s tough-as-nails dynamic. Now, before the year ends, FromSoftware has announced The Forsaken Hollows, a new DLC coming for Nightreign.

Even from launch, it was apparent that FromSoftware had content updates in store for Nightreign. The studio promised new maps and Nightfarers for the multiplayer game.

Yesterday, an earnings report hinted that the DLC was shipping out potentially early next year. Today, the studio dispelled all speculation and said that the DLC is definitely coming before the year ends.

The announcement expands the already-meaty game with two new playable Nightfarers: the arcane-wielding Scholar and the strength-slash-faith-focused Undertaker. Both characters, featured in the trailer, will introduce their special set of skills in the continuous battle against the Nightlord.

Besides the two new characters, two new bosses are coming to Limveld. We don’t know much about the two bosses. However, knowing FromSoftware, the studio is likely keeping them under wraps, so they can stomp on us harder.

Finally, the update introduces a new Shifting Earth area called The Great Hollow. The area is filled with “exotic ruins and temples; sacred towers denoting the remains of an ancient people; and crystals that exude a cursed, life-draining miasma.”

The Forsaken Hollows is a paid DLC coming to Elden Ring Nightreign on December 3. Though the DLC can be purchased separately, it’s already included in the Deluxe Edition and the Collectors Edition. It’s also available for those who purchased the Deluxe Edition Upgrade.

SEE ALSO: New Elden Ring Nightreign patch will make it easier for solo players

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Apple reportedly shelved the iPhone Air series indefinitely

The delay is because of low sales.

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On its own, the iPhone 17 Air is a mighty device. However, if you consider that the vastly superior iPhone 17 Pro series is only a hundred bucks away from the Air series, the thinner iPhone model becomes less attractive. Based on actual sales, it looks like Apple users think the same way. In response to low demand, Apple has reportedly shelved the next iPhone Air indefinitely.

Since the series launched a few months ago, numerous reports have speculated that the iPhone 17 Air isn’t performing as Apple expected. Given how Apple held out a lot of hope for the iPhone 17’s new designs, the Air’s failure to meet expectations is a big blow. Soon after the first reports trickled in, Apple reportedly dialed back on production to balance out the lower demand.

Now, as reported by The Information, Apple has reportedly delayed the next iPhone Air model indefinitely. Previously, the company was scheduled to release a new model next year alongside the iPhone 18 series. That’s not happening now.

Right now, there is no timeline for the next Air, if it is coming. That said, it’s still likely that Apple is still working on a new Air. It just might take some time while the company figures out how to make the next model pop.

SEE ALSO: Apple iPhone Air Review

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