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HONOR Magic V2 launches in China
Pushing the boundaries of foldables
HONOR has finally released its latest flagship foldable, the HONOR Magic V2 in China. It’s the thinnest foldable to date. The Magic V2 takes pride in a revolutionary design and a groundbreaking battery technology as it pushes the boundaries of foldable smartphones further.
The device utilizes an aerospace-grade titanium alloy in the hinge cover. It is lighter than aluminum yet stronger than steel.
Honor’s proprietary steel was also used in the hinge’s main body. With this, the phone can withstand the robustness of daily wear and tear, while micro lock prevents misalignments or creases.
The redesigned foldable’s thickness has been reduced by 75% compared to its predecessor, the Magic Vs, at just 9.9mm. The depth of the fold marks on the inner screen by 47%.
Specs
Here’s a quick look at the Magic V2’s specs:
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- OS: MagicOS 7.2 based on Android 13
- Graphics: Adreno 740
- Memory: 16GB
- Storage: 256GB
- Displays: 7.92-inch 120Hz foldable OLED; 6.43-inch 120Hz LTPO, both 100% DCI-P3, HDR10+, Flicker Free, and with PWM Dimming and stylus support
- Camera: Triple 50MP (f/2.0 ultra-wide OIS, f/1.9 wide, f/2.4 telephoto OIS) and Dual 16MP wide selfies (one each for interior and exterior display), all capable of 4K shooting
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, USB Type-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1
- Audio: Symmetrical Stereo Dual Speakers, IMAX enhanced
The phone comes with a groundbreaking silicon-carbon battery. This replaces the usual lithium-ion used in smartphones for up to 240% more power delivery despite the compact design.
The 5,000mAh battery is expected to last for up to 14 hours on streaming and up to 23.9 hours on reading or casual browsing. It supports 66W fast charging.
The device also features Honor’s Ultra-thin Bionic VC Cooling System with employs a multi-layer approach using advanced materials to keep it efficient.
Honor has included a repertoire of smart features as well for an enhanced experience for users, like Magic Text, Smart Multi-window, App Extender, Horizontal and Vertical Split, Adaptive Screen Rotate, Super Dynamic Vivid Display, and more.
Price, availability
The HONOR Magic V2 comes in Black, Gold, Silk Purple, and Silk Black which comes with a special version vegan leather back.
The Magic V2 comes in two configurations with the following pricing:
- 16GB+256GB — CNY 8,999
- 16GB+512GB — CNY 9,999
Magic Pad and more also announced
While the Magic V2 was the star of the event, it wasn’t the only HONOR product announced. The company also announced a tablet, a smartwatch, and a new TV. Names and pricing are as follows:
HONOR Magic Pad
- 8GB+256GB — CNY 2,999
- 12GB+256GB — CNY 3,299
- 12GB+512GB — CNY 3,699
It also comes with accessories: A keyboard called Magic Pad 13 (CNY 599), and a stylus called Magic Pencil 3 (CNY 499).
- HONOR Magic Watch 4 — CNY 999
- HONOR Smart Screen 5 — Starts at CNY 3,999
SEE ALSO: HONOR Magic Vs review: Galactic Outside, Harmonious Inside
Apps
Canva teams up with SB19 to turn A’TIN’s passion into creativity
Campaign lets fans access assets, editable templates, more
Canva Philippines has joined forces with SB19 and Sony Music Entertainment to launch the “Kaya sa Canva” campaign.
This first-of-its-kind initiative is aimed at transforming the popular Filipino boy band’s fanbase into creators by giving them access to official design assets, exclusive templates, and powerful creative tools.
That’s of course as fans have a way of creating artwork, banners, and more outputs to honor their idols.
As such, the partnership enables the A’TIN (SB19’s fanbase) to access the Canva-exclusive SB19’s Creative Hub.
This dedicated space lets fans access assets, including SB19-inspired sticker packs, custom typography, and editable templates inspired by the group.
Fans around the world will initially have access to templates for photo-booth strips, wallpapers, posters, and videos.
The campaign will then expand with Canva-exclusive assets celebrating the group’s New Era, as well as their latest single, “Lawless”.
Meanwhile, the original song “KAYA” is accompanied with an upbeat music video, doubling as a love letter to A’TIN and a masterclass in Canva’s tools.
Every visual and animation is fan-inspired, a celebration of the creativity, passion, and dedication that’s defined in the community from day one.
News
The iPhone 18 might sell out for an unexpected reason
The ongoing shortage might play a part in the phone selling out earlier than expected.
An iPhone selling out is not news. Because of how popular the phones are, it’s within the realm of probability that Apple runs out of stock at some point. According to a new report, this year won’t be any different… but it’s for an entirely different reason.
First reported by analyst Tim Culpan, Apple is reportedly struggling to meet its demand for semiconductors for the iPhone 18 and the foldable iPhone. The ongoing memory shortage is cutting off Apple’s ability to deliver the required supply of smartphones in a timely fashion. The report even claims that TSMC, which helps produce the iPhone, is sitting on a shipment of processors, worth US$ 1 billion, that don’t have memory chips.
Now, Apple is still confident that it can weather the launch. However, if the shortage persists, the iPhone 18 generation will likely sell out much more quickly than expected.
It’s an interesting time for Apple to experience such a shortage. It’s been heavily rumored that the company will launch its very first foldable phone next month, creating a new market for the brand. Apple definitely wants this attempt to succeed after the tepid response to its last new product, the Vision Pro.
SEE ALSO: Did Tim Cook just confirm that iPhone prices are going up?
News
These “smart” glasses just sold out in under a week
DuckDuckGo touts that these glasses have zero AI, zero cameras, and an infinite battery life.
Smart glasses are in a weird place right now. While a chunk of the population views them as cool and innovative, another significant chunk sees them as a privacy nightmare. If you’re in the latter group but want to see what life is like on the former, DuckDuckGo has a new product: a pair of anti-surveillance glasses with no camera or AI, otherwise known as just normal sunglasses.
If it’s not obvious, yes, it’s a troll product. DuckDuckGo is a search engine famously known for pushing privacy as a priority, opposing Google’s penchant for advertising and AI. Now, the search engine is taking on the smart glasses market.
Partnering with Knockaround, DuckDuckGo released the Paso Robles, a pair of sunglasses touted as having zero cameras, an always-offline mode, and a battery life of infinity.
It’s a statement piece. The rims have a logo mark, similar to the Meta’s glasses. The packaging also states that the glasses are “designed to block the sun, not send data to the cloud.”
Now, if you want a pair, they cost only US$ 35, as opposed to Meta’s US$ 299 price tag, but they are already sold out.
Which says quite a bit about today’s sentiment against AI and for privacy. Of course, to be fair, DuckDuckGo’s supply is certainly less than Meta’s stock for their smart glasses. It does, however, prove that the sentiment is there.
As of now, the world is slowly realizing that unimpeded smart glasses aren’t such a good idea, leading to people concerned about their privacy. In fact, some states have already started banning the technology in certain public spaces.
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