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Lenovo brings Vibe X3, Vibe K4 Note multimedia phones to PH

Published

April 8, 2016

Monch Lopez

Lenovo has made quite a splash in the Philippines with great, sub-Php10,000 smartphones like the A7000 Plus, but the Chinese company, which owns Motorola, isn’t shifting its focus away from the midrange. And understandably so, because higher-priced items make a company more money.

Which brings us to the Lenovo Vibe X3 and Vibe K4 Note, two cousins with 5.5-inch, full-resolution displays and mid-market pedigree and all it implies — in the case of Lenovo, Dolby-certified speakers and an app drawer-less user interface on top of last-gen Android software (Lollipop).

Neither of these phones will blow your socks off, though to be fair, it’s rarely the case that in-betweeners ever do.

Lenovo Vibe X3

But if you’re in the market for a reasonably priced device that delivers a big sound and an even bigger viewing experience, Vibe X3 or K4 Note might be a good match for all your multimedia needs.

And it doesn’t hurt that the two Lenovos are powerful in their own right; the higher-end X3 houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 system-on-a-chip and 3GB of RAM — the same configuration as last year’s flagship LG G4 and BlackBerry Priv phones — the K4 Note, meanwhile, enjoys the same serving of RAM and is built around one of MediaTek’s newer octa-core processors.

Lenovo K4 Note

The X3 and K4 Note also share a similar-looking chassis featuring two front-facing speakers, a tapered back, and a metal band that runs along the sides of the hardware. There’s also a fingerprint scanner and internals that make fast charging possible.

The Lenovo Vibe X3 and Vibe Note 4 cost Php22,099 ($480) and Php10,699 ($230) in the Philippines, respectively, and both will come with a free VR headset when they hit stores this month.

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Asia to get its own D23; tickets on sale this November

Singapore to host The Ultimate Disney Fan Event tailored for Asia next year

Published

August 15, 2026

GadgetMatch

Asia is getting its own D23 with Singapore hosting the first ever edition of The Ultimate Disney Fan Event next year.

The Walt Disney Company announced the milestone, with D23 Asia taking over the iconic Marina Bay Sands and parts of Sands Expo & Convention Center from June 25 to 27, 2027.

Fans will be able to purchase tickets by November 2026.

The first-ever D23 Asia will bring together Disney fans from across Asia Pacific and beyond in a three-day celebration of Disney storytelling, creativity, and innovation.

It will feature immersive experiences, exclusive showcases, special announcements, shopping, entertainment and more.

Building on the legacy of D23 fan events in Anaheim and around the world, the Singapore edition will offer a uniquely Asian experience while staying true to the scale, excitement and fan-first spirit that defines D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

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Smart showcases cloud gaming platform in partnership with Blacknut

Play over 1,000 titles straight on your smartphones

Published

August 14, 2026

GadgetMatch

Philippines mobile service provider Smart showcased the country’s first cloud gaming platform in partnership with Blacknut at the recent Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX) 2026.

As the event’s main presenter, Smart highlighted its collaboration with the cloud gaming subscription service. Together with its value-packed Power All offers, the network provider is highlighting what the future of gaming can look like.

Smart and TNT subscribers can conveniently access Blacknut Cloud Gaming through a dedicated site. Here, they can play more than 1,000 premium console and PC-quality games on their smartphones.

That’s without the need for expensive gaming hardware or lengthy downloads. Weekly subscriptions start at just PhP 145 and can be conveniently charged to prepaid load following a simple OTP verification process.

To make the experience better, Smart also has Power All offers, which provide generous open-access data for today’s digital lifestyles. There’s a package for cloud and mobile gaming, streaming, content sharing, and productivity.

Gaming

Ghost of Yotei gets a story expansion in October

The Complete Edition comes with the expansion and a roguelike mode.

Published

August 13, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Ghost of Yotei is a classic RPG experience set in the same universe as its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima. In my opinion, Atsu’s journey of revenge feels a lot more fun than Jin’s battle to save his homeland. If you’re in the same boat, Ghost of Yotei is coming back on October 1 with brand-new content.

Without delving too much into spoiler territory, Ghost of Yotei has a conclusive ending. Rather than shoehorning a forced epilogue, Echoes of Sekigahara, the title of the upcoming story expansion, explores Atsu’s past.

As with Tsushima’s expansion, Echoes of Sekigahara features a new map with new enemies, weapons, and collectibles. It will be set in two different time periods.

Besides the story expansion, the upcoming update also has a new mode called Most Wanted, which Sucker Punch Production describes as their “spin on a roguelike.” The mode explores Atsu’s experience as a headhunter, feeding her with bounties and earnable perks.

The two new content expansions will come with in the upcoming Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition. The new edition, coming on October 1, will also come with the co-op Legends mode. It also has a few perks and customization options. The edition will sell for US$ 70.

If you already have the base edition, you can grab an upgrade for only US$ 15. If you don’t want to pay for the upgrade, the game is still getting a few minor tweaks.