GadgetMatch’s newest and first wallpaper for 2019 is here! Early in February, we tapped our Hang Loose wallpaper’s creator, Oliver James Simbulan, to lend us these beautiful architectural renders in time for the Samsung Galaxy S10 launch.

Entitled “Serenity,” these architectural renders reflect the artist’s love for beaches, palm trees, sunsets, and waves. The artist told GadgetMatch that it never fails to make him feel calm and at peace. His love for the tropics and summertime inspired him to render tropical-themed resort and villas.

These renders accompany the new premium-looking design of Samsung’s anniversary phone. When you’ve got a gorgeous phone, you got to pair it with a stunning wallpaper.

But of course, there are options to choose from!

From left to right: Serenity in Midnight (S10), Serenity in Daytime (S10+), Serenity in Sunset (S10e)

Download Serenity here.

About the artist

Oliver James Simbulan is a CAD designer and a young architecture student from the Philippines. For collaborations and project inquiries, reach him at Behance and LinkedIn.

GadgetMatch’s wallpapers are open to fellow Matchketeers hoping to share their creativity and artistic skills through illustrations, architectural renders, aerial shots, stunning photographs, and other forms of artwork. If you want to contribute, reach out to our associate creative director on Twitter.

GadgetMatch’s coverage of Samsung’s Unpacked event held last February 20 in San Francisco, California was a huge success.

Right after completing back-to-back launches with Vivo in India and Xiaomi in Beijing, the team managed to deliver comprehensive Galaxy S10 content during the lineup’s 10th anniversary special.

Touchdown, San Francisco!

GadgetMatch’s Chief Content Officer Michael Josh and GadgetMatch’s Managing Editor Marvin Velasco touched down in San Francisco a day earlier than the launch to preview the venue.

Good Morning SF. Still running on meds but up bright and early to speak with @ambermac & @MBancroft80. Check out #TheFeed when it airs this weekend on Sirius XM Channel 168!

— Michael Josh (@michaeljosh) February 20, 2019

Marvin got to go around the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.

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During the launch, the two gave us first-hand insights on what was happening during the Unpacked event, and how surprised they were when Samsung revealed their Galaxy Fold straight away.

Samsung revealed the #GalaxyFold right off the bat 😱 #WithGalaxy #TeamGalaxy #SamsungEvent #Unpacked2019 #GadgetMatchLIVE pic.twitter.com/th1XkYPed9

— Marvin Velasco (@labacnotan) February 20, 2019

Ten years after the first Galaxy, Samsung says it’s changing the shape of mobile. #Unpacked starts with Galaxy Fold introduction. Will we actually see it today? pic.twitter.com/SRprT59qZk

— Michael Josh (@michaeljosh) February 20, 2019

The GadgetMatch team reacts

Here were some of the GadgetMatch team’s reactions during Unpacked:

The #GalaxyFold sounds a lot like how the #GalaxyNote was introduced – A big productivity device that fits in your pocket. This one just doesn’t come with the S Pen (stylus). #Unpacked

— Rodneil M. Quiteles (@rodneilquiteles) February 20, 2019

Can we appreciate how well built the stage is? Everything so far is breathtaking even if I want the presentation to have a little more pizzazz. #SamsungEvent #Unpacked #GadgetMatchLIVE

— The MJ Jucutan (@mj_jucutan) February 20, 2019

Ready for the Crazy Rich Asians

GadgetMatch’s Creative Director Chay Lazaro went to the Galaxy S10’s Singapore launch. Home to Crazy Rich Asians and the fictional Young family, Samsung’s premium flagship phone arrived in Southeast Asia with a whopping price befitting the crazy rich living there.

The #SamsungGalaxyS10 launches in Singapore today! The 1TB variant goes for as much as 2,198 SGD. Only for the real #CrazyRichAsians https://t.co/MZyO9RuQMJ pic.twitter.com/mfmCbqLITM

— Chay Lazaro (@chaylazaro) February 21, 2019

Her GadgetMatch is on fire

Of course, Her GadgetMatch was alive and kicking during the Unpacked event. Her GadgetMatch’s Lifestyle Editor, Isa Rodriguez, got excited with the LED cases and what the S10 can do.

Just a quick example of what that triple-cam #SasmungGalaxyS10 can do 🤩 #WithGalaxy #Unpacked #Unpacked2019 pic.twitter.com/xQRxtsAIGD

— Isa Rodriguez (@sisasaid) February 20, 2019

Party with iKON

Samsung launched the Galaxy S10 in the Philippines on February 26, a short week after the global launch. They even invited K-Pop boy group iKON to perform in Cove Manila. Being the socialite that she is, Isa Rodriguez went to the party and managed to take a video with Jinhwan.

So this just happened 🤯 @YG_iKONIC

#iKONIC #iKON #아이콘 #WIthGalaxy #GalaxyS10PH #SamsungEvent #TeamGalaxy #iKONforSamsungGalaxyPH pic.twitter.com/eJMrjDdDhO

— Isa Rodriguez (@sisasaid) February 26, 2019

More photos here:

190226#아이콘 #iKON @YG_iKONIC @ Samsung Galaxy S10 PH Launch

📷: Vincenz
Post-Processing: Vincenz#iKONforSamsungGalaxyPH #iKONxSAMSUNGinPH pic.twitter.com/kT7TSe2i1T

— Vincenz (@peanutBITTER_) March 2, 2019

K-Pop group iKON (아이콘) / @YG_iKONIC performed their all-time hit song “Love Scenario” in tonight’s Samsung Galaxy S10 Series Philippine Launch#GalaxyS10PH#WithGalaxy#TeamGalaxy#iKONforSamsungGalaxyPH pic.twitter.com/n2rSJMx6xq

— Vincenz (@peanutBITTER_) February 26, 2019

See you at the next round of events!

The Predator League for Asia Pacific recently concluded its second season in Bangkok, Thailand from February 15 to 17, 2019. GadgetMatch’s Managing Editor, Marvin Velasco, witnessed the finals of the long-awaited event live.

For three long days, 26 teams from this side of the world competed to snag the trophy for the grand event’s featured games: Dota 2 and PUBG, wherein the Philippines’ TNC Predator and South Korea’s Afreeca Freecs Fatal won, respectively.

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Shortly after, Predator announced the Philippines as next year’s host for the esports competition.

See you next year in the Philippines! #PredatorLeague2020 #PredatorGaming @predatorph pic.twitter.com/zIUDnYPSWp

— Marvin Velasco (@labacnotan) February 17, 2019