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Cherry Mobile announces Flare S7 series with three new smartphones

Cherry Mobile joins the notched display trend

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It’s been a year since Cherry Mobile released the Flare S6 phones, and it’s time to introduce the successors. To keep their number one position in the Philippines, the smartphone brand unveiled three smartphones under the new Flare S7 Series.

Despite being budget devices, all of the Flare S7 phones come with four cameras on board (two in front and two at the back), rear fingerprint readers, and reversible USB-C ports.

The base Flare S7 model sports a 5.5-inch 18:9 display with a resolution of 1440 x 720. It’s powered by the newly announced MediaTek MT6739 processor with up to 3GB of memory and 16GB of expandable storage.

The camera department is handled by two pairs of 13- and 2-megapixel shooters on each side of the phone. Battery capacity is modest at 2400mAh (removable) and it charges through a USB-C port.

The Flare S7 Deluxe has a bigger HD+ display that measures 5.85 inches with a 19:9 aspect ratio and a notch. It’s powered by the same MediaTek MT6739 processor paired with 3GB of memory and 16GB of expandable storage.

Camera-wise, it has two pairs of 13- and 2-megapixel sensors, as well. It also has a removable battery with a 2800mAh capacity and USB-C port for charging.

The best of the bunch is the Flare S7 Plus which has a notched 6.18-inch Full HD+ display topped with Gorilla Glass 3. Design-wise, the Plus has a premium build with a metal frame and a glass back. The Plus variant uses a Helio P60 processor with 4GB of memory and 64GB of expandable storage.

There’s a pair of 16- and 5-megapixel sensors at the back of the phone, while the front has another 16-megapixel shooter paired with an IR sensor. This enables Face ID-like features and FlareMoji.

A sizable 3050mAh (non-removable) battery keeps the phone on and it fully supports wireless charging using the Qi standard. Fast charging through USB-C is also available.

Prices of the new Cherry Mobile devices are as follows:

  • Flare S7 (2GB) — PhP 4,599
  • Flare S7 (3GB) — PhP 4,999
  • Flare S7 Deluxe — PhP 5,999
  • Flare S7 Plus — PhP 11,999

Pre-order is available from October 1 until 11. Interested buyers will get exclusive freebies like Bluetooth speakers and wireless charger during the pre-order period. The phones will be available in stores starting October 12.

SEE ALSO: Cherry Mobile, Samsung remain on top of the Philippine smartphone market

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realme 12 5G Philippine price, availability

realme’s 3rd offering under the 12 series

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realme 12 5G

The realme 12 5G is now official in the Philippines. Months after launching the the 12+ and 12 Pro+ models under its latest number series line, realme is back with the release of the series’ base model. The realme 12 5G is priced at PhP 14,999 and is available through realme’s ecommerce platforms and offline stores.

As part of its launch, realme is offering customers exclusive deals starting April 25th:

Lazada Flagship (May 5 to 10)

  • Free realme Buds T100
  • Free TechLife Hair Dryer

Shopee Official Store (May 5 to 10)

  • Free TechLife Power Bank 2 20,000mAh
  • Free TechLife 4.5L See-Through Air Fryer

TikTok Shop (April 25, 7:30 PM to 30)

  • Free realme Pocket Bluetooth Speaker
  • Free TechLife Cooling Fan

James Afante TikTok Shop (April 25, 7:30 PM)

  • Freebie package 1: TechLife Cooling Fan and Free TechLife 4.5L See-Through Air Fryer
  • Freebie package 2: realme Buds T100 and Free TechLife 4.5L See-Through Air Fryer
  • Freebie package 3: TechLife Portable Steam Iron, TechLife Electric Kettle, and TechLife Portable Electric Pot

ALSO READ: realme 12+ 5G review: One month later

For offline purchases, customers also stand a chance to win freebies worth up to PhP 24,999 with the Mystery Box promo. Furthermore, they may join the Lucky 12 Challenge for additional freebies when they purchase the realme 12 5G from any of the 100 selected concept stores, kiosks, and exclusive stores.

realme 12 5G

The realme 12 5G is just as capable as its 12+ and Pro+ counterparts. The model boasts of a 108MP 3X zoom portrait camera, taking off from the series’ Portrait Master positioning.

The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ 5G chipset, has 8GB of base RAM with 8GB RAM expansion, and a 5,000mAh battery with 45W SUPERVOOC Charge. In front is a 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz Sunlight Display that has a maximum brightness of 950nits. There is also an 8MP AI selfie camera.

Lastly, the handset also has a similar watch face design at the back. It is available in Twilight Purple and Woodland Green.

ALSO READ: realme 12 Pro+ 5G review: A midrange marvel

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ZTE nubia Neo 2 5G now in the Philippines: Pricing, details

ZTE’s budget gaming phone gets an upgrade

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Nubia Neo 2

ZTE has announced the availability of the nubia Neo 2 5G in the Philippines. The successor to the nubia Neo budget gaming smartphone, the second iteration is armed with an upgraded gaming control experience for Filipino gamers to enjoy.

The nubia Neo 2 5G retains the distinct Bionic Mecha with “Hero Eye” design from its predecessor. It is available in Storm Gray, Sunfire Yellow, and Frost Silver for PhP 9,999.

The phone is powered by a Unisoc T820 processor (6nm). It supports even more Dynamic RAM at 12GB to complement its 8GB base RAM, and also offers 5G dual-card intelligent switching. Additionally, the nubia Neo 2 5G carries an even larger 6,000mAh battery, which supports 33W fast charging.

ALSO READ: ZTE nubia Neo 5G: Decent for gaming

In front, the device sports a 6.72-inch FHD+ display with a 2,400 x 1,800 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate for seamless viewing and scrolling. At the back is a 50MP main camera.

Upgraded Game Space

The nubia Neo 2 5G features Game Space 2.0, an assistance tool that is reminiscent of a professional gaming layout. Here, users may tinker with game optimization functions, including Game Performance Enhancement. This adjusts the device’s CPU and GPU resources to help it manage power and battery usage.

The phone also supports ByPass Charging for uninterrupted gaming. Users may activate this charging feature while the charging cable is connected to the device. When under ByPass Charging, the phone gets powered up but without the battery charging so it can reduce heat.

Upgraded experience

Furthermore, one of the highlights of the nubia Neo 2 5G is its gaming shoulder triggers. This gives users more freedom and control while navigating and playing. Users may also customize the shoulder buttons based on their personal preferences.

Meanwhile, the phone’s Dual Stereo Speakers with DTS:X Ultra provide impressive sound quality. This is further enhanced with four built-in sound effects.

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Apple announces new special event for iPads

Scheduled for May 7

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The next Apple event is coming! Two weeks ahead of the big launch, the iPad maker has announced an upcoming event dedicated to the tablet.

As always, Apple has added a tagline to tease what’s coming for the brand. This time, it’s “Let loose.”

Now, you won’t get a lot of clues from something so vague. Thankfully, the graphic is much more telling. It features a hand clearly grasping an Apple Pencil. For sure, the event will focus on new iPads.

The special event will start on May 7, 10AM ET. Interested viewers can watch the event live.

There’s no confirmation what models are getting new faces for the event. However, rumors are swirling that we’re getting a new iPad Pro. We can likely expect a new Apple Pencil too, especially since the stylus is a main focus for the invite.

New iPhones are likely out, though. Apple usually holds the event for those later in the year. That leaves the Macs and the Vision Pro in the less-likely-but-still-possible realm.

That said, if you’re looking for new tablets, it’s time to wait a bit.

SEE ALSO: Apple might update its iPad lineup this week

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