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‘Esports-level’ Infinix GT 20 Pro now official

Outplay the rest

Published

May 1, 2024

GadgetMatch

Infinix has launched its newest esports-level gaming smartphone: The Infinix GT 20 Pro. It is the official gaming phone of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Season 13, as well as the PUBG Mobile Super League (PMSL). It is also the brand’s first IRX-certified phone.

The latest device sets itself in its segment, being the only handset to have a dedicated gaming display chip for its price point. The Infinix GT 20 Pro is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate 4nm 5G processor, and a Pixelworks X5 Turbo Dedicated Gaming Display Chip. The latter offers users esports-level performance and a stunning visual experience. This chip can push frame rates from 60fps to 120fps.

With such exceptional performance and efficiency, the Infinix GT 20 Pro can handle popular titles, like MLBB, PUBG, Call of Duty, Genshin Impact, and Honkai: Star Rail. Notably, it can upscale Genshin Impact refresh rates to 120Hz through interpolation for super-smooth gameplay.

The handset also features a bezel-less 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz. The device houses a 5,000mAh battery with 45W of fast charging, while at the back is a 108MP OIS main camera. Sound coming from the device’s dual speakers, meanwhile, is refined by JBL.

The Infinix GT 20 Pro has configurations of up to 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. Pricing and availability details for the Philippine market will be announced later.

Perform like a gaming beast

The Infinix GT 20 Pro’s gaming performance is further supported by its Stable Frame-rate Engine that optimizes gameplay. This engine prioritizes gaming resources and balances temperature and power consumption. It also includes Xboost for sustained performance management. Furthermore, it employs vertical synchronization to prevent screen tearing.

Meanwhile, a meticulously engineered cooling system employs a 68% larger Phase Change Material (PCM) graphite sheet and a 73% larger VC Liquid Cooling system. These improvements lead to better cooling and heat dissipation efficiency. Additionally, more than 66% of the thermal paste is applied to the primary heat source area for targeted cooling.

Designed for gaming masters

The Infinix GT 20 Pro comes in a Cyber Mecha Design. This captures the Infinix GT spirit of metal, power, and speed. It has a unique Turbine Blade pattern in a finish that is distinctively machine-like.

Moreover, the phone sports a customizable Mecha Loop LED Interface where users can choose from eight color combinations and four lighting effects. The Infinix GT 20 Pro is available in Mecha Blue, Mecha Orange, and Mecha Silver color options.

Toward a holistic gaming universe

The Infinix GT 20 Pro’s release coincides with the introduction of the Infinix GT VERSE, the brand’s gaming ecosystem. Aside from the new phone, Infinix has announced the Infinix GTBOOK, the brand’s newest laptop created in partnership with Nvidia. This notebook features top-tier CPU and GPU technology, advanced cooling solutions, and a high refresh rate display.

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vivo V70 FE pre-orders now open, starts at PhP 25,999

Offers, perks available throughout pre-order period

Published

April 13, 2026

GadgetMatch

vivo has officially opened pre-orders for the vivo V70 FE, the more affordable follow-up to the vivo V70 launched last February.

The pre-order period is until April 24 and the midrange smartphone is available in two memory configurations:

8GB+256GB: PhP 25,999
12GB+256GB: PhP 29,999

Customers who place pre-orders at vivo stores nationwide will receive:

limited-time vivo VIP Card with a 6-month extended warranty and 6-month broken screen insurance
limited edition vivo Buds Air3
PhP 1,000 discount

Customers can also bring home the vivo V70 FE for as low as PhP 37/day with 0% interest installment plans up to 18 months via Home Credit.

In addition, Globe has been tapped as the official network partner for a free prepaid SIM with 1-year unli 5G.

The vivo V70 FE has a POP MART Zsiga Exclusive Photo Border, thanks to its partnership with the IP. You may recall that the vivo V70 also released an exclusive Golden Hour colorway earlier.

The device is built for creators with a 200MP main camera, which can deliver portraits at different focal lengths, including an 85mm zoom.

In front is a 32MP camera and a 6.81-inch 120Hz 1.5K AMOLED display.

The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo processor. It houses a 7,000mAh battery with support for 90W fast charging.

Customers can choose from three colorways: Muse Purple, Ocean Blue, and Urban Silver.

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These space photos were taken with an iPhone 17 Pro Max

All three photos were taken with the selfie cam.

Published

April 13, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Image source: NASA

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has always been touted as the quintessential phone for creators. But what happens if that creator finds themselves on the far side of the Moon?

Last week, NASA concluded the Artemis II, the first manned mission around the far side of the Moon in this century. Naturally, the mission produced breathtaking views of both the Moon and the Earth. Though most of those photos were taken with dedicated cameras, a few of them were taken with an iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Before the mission launched into orbit, NASA confirmed that the premium iPhone model had been approved to be included in the spaceflight. Each of the four crew members were given the phones for their own photography.

Image source: NASA

All three of the photos posted here were reportedly taken with the phone’s selfie camera. That says a lot about the iPhone’s camera quality if they weren’t even taken with the powerful rear cameras.

When the mission ended last week, Apple CEO Tim Cook and marketing SVP Greg Joswiak congratulated the crew for finishing the mission and taking spectacular photos with the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Image source: NASA

Artemis II marks a special milestone for spaceflight. It’s the first time in almost 25 years that humans have gone to the Moon. NASA, as well as other agencies all over the world, are planning more manned spaceflights in the coming future.

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Samsung brings back the Galaxy Z Trifold

The brand’s first trifold phone comes back after being pulled from stores.

Published

April 10, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Rumors of the Galaxy Z Trifold’s death have been greatly exaggerated. Recently, Samsung pulled its first trifold phone from its stores, heavily hinting that their three-screen experiment has ended. However, if you didn’t manage to grab one of these beasts during its first release, the Galaxy Z Trifold is back in stores.

At the start of this year, Samsung officially launched the Galaxy Z Trifold, ushering in its entry into the relatively infantile market. Naturally, the unique smartphone was a looker; however, with its eye-watering price tag, the demand is still low. Reflecting that, the brand reportedly pulled the device from the market last month.

Now, the phone is back once again. Interested users can grab the phone from Samsung’s website for the same US$ 2,899 price tag.

As with the other trifold phones (scant as they are), Samsung’s entry features three screens packed into one phone. Users can then fold the main screen in a variety of ways, introducing a lot of configurations to enjoy content. With how popular foldable phones are today, there’s certainly a market for flexible screens.

If you’re still in the market for Samsung’s first trifold phone, Samsung has not announced how long this latest batch will last, so get one while you still can.