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Huawei pulls a power move, Ford’s Ranger Raptor is here: Weekend Rewind

Huawei hypes up their launch

Published

September 29, 2018

Kevin Bruce Francisco

Here are this week’s top stories on GadgetMatch.

1. Huawei gives free power banks to Apple fans

Remember that time when Huawei threw shade at Apple after the iPhone launch saying, “Thanks for keeping things the same”? Well, they’re at it again.

In Singapore, Huawei representatives were seen handing out free power banks to eager Apple fans who queued up for the new iPhones. What’s funnier is that it even included a message saying, “Here’s a power bank, you’ll need it. Courtesy of Huawei.”

In a different part of the world, Huawei UK was out in the streets handing out literal juice to Apple fans, complete with charging stations for the battery-depleted phones of those in line!

Now, all of this wasn’t meant to simply poke fun at Apple. The Director of Marketing for Huawei UK said it was a sign of things to come in October…

2. Huawei Mate 20 Pro renders surface

Which leads us to the Huawei Mate 20. We now have bare Mate 20 Pro renders that reveal what to expect once it launches.

Based on the photos, it looks like an offspring of the iPhone XS and Galaxy S9 with its wide notch up top and an AMOLED display.

What can’t go unnoticed, however, is the large square-shaped camera module in the middle. It has three camera sensors, a dual-tone LED flash, and Leica branding just like previous premium Huawei phones.

3. Apple’s macOS Mojave update now available to download

If you own a Mac, you should head to the App Store and check out the major update for Apple’s desktop operating system. Version 10.14 of macOS, also known as Mojave, is now available for everyone to download for free.

Features worth looking forward to are Dark Mode, Stacks file organization, and more. We made a video on macOS Mojave’s Highlights so be sure to check it out.

4. Panasonic unveils Lumix S

Another Japanese imaging company joins the full-frame mirrorless camera race. After Nikon’s Z series and Canon’s EOS R, Panasonic finally unveiled their very own full-frame mirrorless camera series — the Lumix S.

During Photokina 2018, Panasonic introduced two Lumix S cameras, starting with the higher-end S1R with a 46-megapixel sensor and the Lumix S1 with 24 megapixels. Both are aimed to be the next popular choice among prosumer and semi-pro videographers.

The Lumix S cameras will have image stabilization in both the camera body and the lenses, and will come with the highest shutter speeds and fastest flash-synchronization speeds.

5. Ford Raptor lands in the Philippines

Finally, Ford’s rugged truck has finally reached Philippine shores after unveiling it early this year in Thailand. Holding the title as the only factory-built performance truck across the Asia Pacific, the Ranger Raptor is targeted towards those looking for a vehicle built tough for off-road adventures.

It also put on a show during the launch as it leaped and blazed through a muddy track. You can quickly watch it here.

6. iPhone XS Review

Before we wrap up, we encourage you to get some drinks and popcorn, because you don’t want to miss this.

Our most comprehensive iPhone review yet is now up on YouTube. It’s 18 minutes of going through all the details of the iPhone XS and XS Max.

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.