News

Android One lives in Japan with the Sharp X1

Published

July 5, 2017

Daniel Morial

Android One is alive and kicking, at least in Japan for now. There’s a new member of the Android One family for the Japanese consumers made by Sharp.

The Sharp X1 is the latest alternative to the Google Pixel or the former Nexus devices which are known for getting the latest Android update. It comes with a crisp 5.3-inch IGZO display at 1080p resolution, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of expandable storage.

Onboard cameras are a 16-megapixel primary shooter with an LED flash and an 8-megapixel sensor for capturing selfies. A front fingerprint scanner is present as its biometric security feature and the phone is both water and dust resistant.

It also features a large 3900mAh battery that’ll definitely last longer than most smartphones today and charges through a reversible USB-C port. A full charge is expected to take about three hours.

Lastly, it runs pure Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box with promised software updates for at least 18 months.

While Android One is meant to be an affordable option over Pixel or Nexus, this one is placed in the premium segment. The unlocked version that’s exclusively available through Y! Mobile carrier in Japan has a price tag of JPY 70,524 or about US$ 620. Isn’t that too premium already?

This is easily the most expensive Android One smartphone yet.

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Gaming

PUBG: Battlegrounds, Mobile team up with KFC

KFC-themed rewards, meals

Published

September 28, 2023

GadgetMatch

KFC has launched a collaboration with PUBG: Battlegrounds and PUBG: Mobile, allowing players to visit virtual KFC restaurants in-game featuring exclusive KFC items.

In-game visuals like the statue of Colonel Sanders, plane banner, electric billboards, and map decal are also available.

Starting October 2, PUBG: Mobile players may visit KFC Royale Restaurants across Erangel, Miramar, Nusa, and Livik maps.

These in-game restaurants offer players mouth-watering delicacies for health and energy boosts. KFC-themed items include the following:

KFC Royale Colonel Set
Chicken Cover and Set
Royale Delight Top and Parachute
Seasoned Squad Graffiti
Crispy Crunch Avatar Frame

The collaboration will last until November 6 for mobile users.

Meanwhile, PUBG: Battlegrounds players may acquire these similar items from KFC restaurants on the Erangel map:

KFC Chicken Box
KFC French Fries
KFC Energy Drink
Colonel’s Bucket Hat
Colonel’s Jacket
Colonel’s Shorts
Colonel’s Clogs
Colonel’s Parachute
“It’s Finger Lickin’ Good” Spray

This collaboration will last until November 7 on PC and November 15 on consoles.

As for the real world, customers can “Load up, Dive in” with PUBG-themed meals at participating KFC restaurants online or via its app in select regions to score a good loot straight from the Colonel’s kitchen.

Rewards include up to six battle cosmetics in KFC’s signature red and white colors.

KFC no stranger to gaming, tech

This isn’t KFC’s first brush with gaming or tech. The fried chicken specialists have collaborated with gaming and tech related brands over the years. This includes a similar execution with Animal Crossing: New Horizons, a KFC Phone in China, and even a KFConsole.

News

Cignal named official broadcaster of NBA, NBA 2K League

Strengthened partnership

Published

September 28, 2023

GadgetMatch

Following a multi-year extension with the NBA, Cignal TV has become the official broadcast partner of both the NBA and NBA 2K League games in the Philippines.

The company will air both programs through its channels across free-to-air and satellite television, as well as streaming app Pilipinas Live.

Starting October 25, the 2023-24 NBA season may be watched live and on-demand on One Sports (free) and NBA TV Philippines (premium).

Marquee events such as the NBA All-Star weekend, Playoffs, and Finals shall also be broadcasted.

For PhP 149 a month, Pilipinas Live subscribers may also access locally produced programming, like “NBA HYPE” and “1 on 1,” a new show that shall discuss NBA’s premier players and teams from the 2000s to the present.

In addition, Cignal shall manage NBA.com/Philippines, the league’s official website in the archipelago.

NBA 2K League telecast

As part of Cignal’s partnership, the 2024 NBA 2K League season that tips off early next year shall be broadcasted for the first time on NBA TV Philippines and Pilipinas Live, including the Tha Banner Chain Series and NBA 2KL 3v3 Blacktop Series.

Cignal has also become the first-ever presenting partner of the NBA 2K League APAC Invitational, the NBA 2K League’s qualifying event for the Asia-Pacific region.

Coincidentally, e-Gilas Pilipinas competes in the eFIBA for the same region, so its top players have the opportunity to become eligible for the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft.

Apps

Pilipinas Live brings UAAP to worldwide audience

Available in key countries

Published

September 28, 2023

GadgetMatch

If you’re an overseas Filipino missing out on UAAP action, you can now rest easy. Cignal TV is making UAAP Season 86 “Fueling the Future” available to many key countries outside the Philippines through the Pilipinas Live streaming app.

UAAP Season 86 kicks off on September 30th at the Mall of Asia Arena. Users can enjoy the beginning of the new season featuring the college basketball games live and on-demand, via their mobile devices. The on-demand is perfect for fans in different time zones.

Some of the countries that UAAP Season 86 will be available to are as follows:

USA
Canada
Saudi Arabia
The United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Singapore
Hong Kong

Fans can enjoy unique features on the Pilipinas Live app like the multi-cam views and the fan stream of live games. There are also original shows, game highlights, and other related content.

Pilipinas Live is now available on the App Store and on Google Play worldwide at a special intro price of US$ 7.99/month (prices vary per country according to local currency).