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Galaxy Fold or Galaxy break? [Weekend Rewind]

Is this just a minor setback?

Published

April 27, 2019

Rodneil Quiteles

Here are the top stories on GadgetMatch this week.

1. Launch of Samsung Galaxy Fold delayed

The Galaxy Fold is breaking. Well, at least the first ones sent to tech reviewers. This major development prompted Samsung to push back the release date of their first foldable smartphone.

What’s the fatal flaw? An all-too delicate protective layer. When tampered or peeled off, the layer breaks the entire screen, rendering the phone unusable.

Samsung quickly issued a statement saying they intend to investigate the matter swiftly. At the very least, the company will issue sterner consumer warnings to leave the protective layer alone.

2. Will the iPhone finally have 3 cameras?

The next iPhones could have a three-camera module based on leaks from an Apple case supplier.

The pictured mold depicts a potential third-party case for the phones. As a result, the photos hint only at the iPhone’s potential exterior. The two photos popped up on both Weibo and Slashleaks.

It’s too early to tell if this is legit but it’ll be exciting to monitor from here on out if we are indeed getting triple-camera iPhones.

3. OnePlus 7 Pro launch date is set

The OnePlus 7 Pro will be unveiled on May 14, 11AM EDT at Pier 94 in New York.

Aside from New York, the OnePlus 7 Pro will also be present in London, UK and Bangalore, India on May 14. This is the first time the brand is doing a global launch that will happen simultaneously across multiple countries.

There have been several leaks already leading up to this point. Regardless, we’re still very excited to bring you news of the unveiling as it happens.

4. New gaming laptops ℅ ROG

ASUS ROG isn’t messing around. They now have three new Zephyrus models complete with the latest GTX Turing graphics and 9th-gen Intel Core processors.

First is the Zephyrus G. It sports the new AMD Ryzen 7-3750H processor and NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti graphics. It also has a 15-inch 120Hz IPS display with narrow bezels. The notebook can support up to 24GB DDR4 memory and up to 512GB SSD. ASUS promises seven hours of battery life (that is, if you’re just browsing the web).

Next is the ROG Zephyrus S. It comes with the latest 9th-gen Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA RTX 2070 graphics. Plus, it has ROG Boost for better performance. It even comes with a GPU switch to save battery life when G-Sync is not needed.

Lastly, there’s the ROG Zephyrus M. It’s a toned-down version with NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti graphics. Since this one doesn’t need much to power its internals, it can be charged through USB-C when needed. It’ll also come with a new 9th-gen Intel Core i7 processor with dual M.2 NVMe SSD slots.

5. Days Gone review

There’s a good chance you’re already playing this game at this moment. But if you haven’t, maybe our review can help you decide.

Days Gone exudes a whole new dimension to developing quality games with an equally good story. The plot drives a lot of the activities that take place within the game, and provides ample time for you to accomplish them.

Check out the full review for more.

Weekend Rewind is our roundup of top news and features you might have missed for the week. We know the world of technology can be overwhelming and not everyone has the time to get up to speed with everything — and that includes us. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the rewind.

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GadgetSnaps: Malaysia shot on the Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G

Beyond charging tech

Published

April 24, 2024

GadgetMatch

The Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G prides itself in its charging technologies. But what about its camera capabilities? Well, here’s a quick round-up of the many photos we took around the time the Note 40 series was launched in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.

The NOTE 40 Series features a 108MP main shooter with 3x Lossless Superzoom. It also has OIS for steadier shots when taking videos.

The edits applied to the photos here only some resizing and cropping to make the page easier to load. Take a look at all these sample shots

Infinix Note 40 Pro series launch day

Kwai Chai Hong/ ‘Little Ghost Lane’

Petaling Street (Chinatown)

In and around Central Market

Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery

Istana Negara entrance

Merdeka Square

Malaysian Bak Kut Teh and more

Petronas Twin Towers at night

Steady shooter

The Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G isn’t a stellar shooter. But at its price point, it’s pretty darn decent for capturing different scenarios. Take these photos into some editing software and you can certainly elevate their look.

The NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G is priced at PhP 13,999. It may be purchased through Infinix’s Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop platforms, where customers can get up to PhP 2,000 off. Additionally, the first 100 buyers can get an S1 smartwatch or XE23 earphones. Alternatively, customers may opt for the Shopee-exclusive NOTE 40 Pro (4G variant) for PhP 10,999.

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LOQ and LOAD: The Lenovo LOQ 2024 is for gaming and more

Your entry to PC Gaming

Published

April 23, 2024

GadgetMatch

Get your game on with the Lenovo LOQ 2024. This capable laptop is your entry point to PC Gaming and a lot more.

It comes an absolutely affordable price point: PhP 48,995.

You get capable hardware and the hood to support gaming and more. The Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9I runs on the 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and Intel Arc Graphics.

Those are key to bringing unreal graphics to this segment. Supporting latest tech like DirectX 12 Ultimate, players are able to enjoy high frame rates on the Lenovo LOQ.

Creating content? It comes with AI Advantage to help boost performance. Engines and accelerators boost the media processing workloads especially for creatives. It also works with Intel’s X Super Machine Learning, Leading to images that are as close to reality.

The laptop supports a configuration of up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD Storage.

As for its display, the device has a large 15.6-inch, Full HD panel that is more than enough for gaming, video editing, content consumption, and whatever else you do on a laptop. This display has 144Hz refresh rate, 300 nits brightness, and anti-glare.

Videos come out clear, crisp, and realistic. Audio is punchy and as loud as it gets. Windows Sonic elevates it more when you use headphones. And it just takes a few minutes to render HD videos on editing software.

As it runs on Windows 11, if you are going to use it for work, you can take advantage of various features. The Lenovo Vantage Widget is there for constant reminders, Copilot will help you organize your tasks, and Microsoft Edge is there for casual browsing.

There is an assortment of ports at the back for easy connectivity. And as this is meant for gaming, we put it to the test. Racing that looks better with high frame rate? Check. Shooting titles that require heavy work? Not a problem. You can play all your favorites and not worry about performance.

Best of all, it takes less than an our to juice up this laptop all the way to 100%.

So, whether you’re looking to get started with PC Gaming, or an upgrade for work and entertainment needs, the Lenovo LOQ has you covered.

This feature is a collaboration between GadgetMatch and Lenovo Philippines.