News

Huawei P30 series elevates mobile photography with even better cameras

Using the world’s first quad Leica camera system

Published

March 26, 2019

Marvin Velasco

No smartphone manufacturer has pushed the boundaries of mobile photography more than Huawei in the past few years. With the goal of once again rewriting the rules of photography, the newly launched P30 series is set to take its place at the top of the charts like its predecessors.

Launched today in Paris, France, the flagship P30 series consists of the P30 Pro and regular P30. Although different in key specs, the two phones share the same pillars of success: Camera, Design, and Intelligent Experiences.

Beginning with the cameras, the P30 Pro has the world’s first quad Leica system on the back, consisting of a 20-megapixel ultra-wide camera, 40-megapixel f/1.6 main shooter, 8-megapixel telephoto lens capable of 5x optical zoom (and 10x hybrid zoom), and a Time of Flight (ToF) sensor for measuring depth.

The standard P30 forgoes the ToF sensor, but retains a solid triple Leica setup: 16-megapixel ultra-wide camera, 40-megapixel f/1.8 main shooter, and 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom (with 5x hybrid zoom). Both models, however, tout an astonishing 32-megapixel selfie camera in their tiny notch.

What’s different this time around is Huawei’s image sensor, which is a RYYB array instead of the traditional RGGB. By offering a yellow filter instead of green, more light can pass through for an improved night mode and ISO sensitivity — up to 409600 for the P30 Pro and a max of 204800 in the P30.

Of course, a camera system as intricate as this needs an equally impressive all-glass body. The P30 Pro doesn’t disappoint with its curved 6.47-inch 1080p OLED, while the regular P30 goes for a 6.1-inch 1080p OLED. Both have an optical under-display fingerprint scanner, but the P30 Pro has something more interesting: acoustic vibration for sound instead of the usual earpiece.

Both still employ a bottom-firing speaker, however, although only the non-Pro P30 has a 3.5mm audio port. As for water and dust resistance, the P30 delivers a respectable IP53 rating while the P30 Pro owns a more tightly sealed IP68 rating. The Pro model also has a heftier 4200mAh battery (with 40W SuperCharge) compared to the P30’s 3650mAh capacity (with 22W SuperCharge).

Getting all this magic to work is Huawei’s Kirin 980 chip, which also powers the Mate 20 series. Combined with the latest EMUI 9.1 software, interface speeds are faster across the board. Huawei offers multiple memory and storage configurations for both models depending on each market, starting at 6GB+128GB for the P30 and 8GB+128GB (up to 512GB storage) for the P30 Pro.

Huawei put lots of emphasis on the color options again this time. As of now, we have Amber Sunrise, Breathing Crystal, Aurora, Pearl White, and Black. Like the configurations mentioned earlier, the availability for each color depends per region.

The regular P30 will retail for a starting price of EUR 799, while the P30 Pro will begin at EUR 999. Both models are available beginning today, March 26.

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Gaming

FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods delayed to 2027

The game needs more development time.

Published

October 30, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

It’s been a while since the last time we got a FromSoftware game. Elden Ring Nightreign felt like an age ago, even if it was launched just last year. Plus, the title isn’t even a new one, technically, since it’s just building off of Elden Ring. Unfortunately, our wait for a new FromSoftware game has to go on for a little bit longer. FromSoftware has delayed the launch of The Duskbloods to 2027.

The Duskbloods is an interesting addition to the FromSoftware oeuvre. Compared to the usual fare, the Switch-exclusive title is a multiplayer extraction game with a distinctly Bloodborne-like feel. If you’re used to FromSoftware’s usual formula, The Duskbloods represents a huge change.

But it’s a welcome one, nonetheless. If the recently released Elden Ring port of the Switch 2 is any indication, FromSoftware does have a handle of what performance looks like on the console.

Sadly, the new title needs a bit more time in the oven. Citing “final adjustments to game rules and balancing,” FromSoftware is delaying the launch of the game to 2027. According to the studio, this is in response to the successful network test a while back.

The delay shouldn’t come off as a surprise. Though the studio promised a 2026 launch for the title, most of the year has passed without a definite launch date. That was already a telltale sign that a delay was coming.

At the very least, the delay comes with the benefit of launching the game farther away from Grand Theft Auto VI and the Ocarina of Time remake, which will surely dominate holiday gaming this year.

Laptops

Yes, you can turn off the MacBook Pro’s touchscreen display

No need to complain anymore.

Published

October 30, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

The launch of the new MacBook Pro is a polarizing one, to say the least. The notebook introduces a new touchscreen feature that isn’t really an automatic hit for fans. Some have even pointed out how Steve Jobs once said that touchscreen MacBooks were a bad idea. If you’re a part of this group, a new discovery might alleviate your worries a little bit. Apparently, you can turn off the new MacBook Pro’s touchscreen functionalities.

According to MacStories’s Federico Viticci, the new MacBook Pro with Touch includes accessibility features that can turn off the touchscreen entirely. Other early testers have also corroborated this option.

A touchscreen notebook isn’t the most popular type of laptop. Though this particular display has been available for quite a while, it hasn’t really taken off. Case in point, Apple’s announcement hasn’t been met with the warmest of fanfare.

It’s also telling that Apple baked in a way to turn this setting off. At the very least, we didn’t have to wait a while. The hullabaloo is reminiscent of the reception to Liquid Glass, another polarizing feature that Apple eventually made configurable for detractors.

Also, this isn’t the first time that Apple tried experimenting with the MacBook. Do you remember the short-lived Touch Bar?

Strangely, it’s such a strong contrast to the MacBook Neo launched earlier this year. Whereas that particular model debuted to applause, the new MacBook Pro attracted more raised eyebrows.

News

TechLife Pad Neo SE: Price, availability in the Philippines

Now available at PhP 8,999 SRP, with deals on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.

Published

October 29, 2026

GadgetMatch

TechLife has officially launched the Pad Neo SE. It’s a 10.1-inch tablet aimed at families, positioned as a study device first, with room for creativity and after-school entertainment. It comes in Space Grey, Bubble Blue, and Aurora Green.

The Eye Comfort Display is the main draw. The larger screen gives kids more space for research and online classes. It’s designed to keep longer study sessions easier on the eyes.

Dual stereo speakers handle lessons and shared family viewing, while split-screen support lets kids and parents run two tasks at once.

The tablet supports Smart Parental Control and Google Kids Space. Parents can pick the apps, books, videos, and learning content their kids can access.

For the hardware, the Pad Neo SE runs Android 16 on an octa-core processor. It offers up to 8GB of RAM, including memory expansion, and 64GB of storage that can be expanded up to 1TB.

Also, its 6000mAh battery last through a full school day of classes and lessons. Rounding out the spec sheet are 5MP front and rear cameras and the Google Gemini AI assistant.

Price, availability in the Philippines

The Pad Neo SE retails at PhP 8,999. With vouchers, it can go for as low as PhP 7,099 on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.

As part of TechLife’s Peak Season offers, which run from October 29, 2026 to January 3, 2027, buyers get a free Folio Case or a free Power Bank R211 5,000mAh, depending on availability. An online giveaway for the Pad Neo SE also starts October 29 on TechLife’s official social media pages.

Vouchers apply to participating online platforms only. Stocks and vouchers are limited. Freebies are available while supplies last.