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Huawei unveils Nova 2 Lite in the Philippines

Nova 2i’s toned-down sibling

Published

March 5, 2018

Kevin Bruce Francisco

Following the success of the Nova 2i, Huawei has unveiled the Nova 2 Lite which is positioned as a budget-friendly smartphone headlined by a 5.99-inch display, dual rear cameras, and a facial unlock system. The company chose the scenic province of Bohol, Philippines to unveil its latest handset.

Its 5.99-inch display is housed within a 6.5-inch body so there’s just a little bit of forehead and chin going on. It also has an 18:9 aspect ratio which adds itself to the lineup of smartphones going for this display setup. Resolution maxes out at HD 720p, but has a FullView panel also seen on the Nova 2i. Inside, it runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 430 chipset with 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and Android 8.0 layered with EMUI 8.0 out of the box.

Up front, there’s a single 8-megapixel shooter with its own Toning Flash that promises to take pleasing skin tones and up your selfie game. Meanwhile, at the back, is where the dual cameras are located. It’s a combination of 13- and 2-megapixel sensors which are used for producing bokeh shots.

To top it off, the smartphone comes with built-in phase detection autofocus (PDAF) to ensure sharp images even with moving subjects.

The battery is rated at 3000mAh and the phone is equipped with a fingerprint scanner, in addition to face unlock for added security.

With the Nova 2 Lite, Huawei promises higher-tier features and performance that don’t break the bank. It will initially be available in black and gold with this striking blue color coming later on. Pricing and availability are still undisclosed.

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Samsung is working on the Galaxy Ring 2

It will have better health tracking and a longer battery life.

Published

July 1, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Though the wearable launched with a lot of promise, the Samsung Galaxy Ring never really took off. That said, Samsung isn’t giving up. The company is already working on a Galaxy Ring 2.

In a new Forbes interview (via SamMobile), Dr. Hon Pak, head of Samsung’s Digital Health, has confirmed the development of the wearable’s sequel. The Galaxy Ring 2 will reportedly feature better health tracking and a longer battery life. Additionally, it will add support for iPhone pairing.

Because of its form factor, the original Ring comes off as a convenient health tracker for those who don’t prefer the larger nature of a smartwatch or a fitness band. However, it did have issues including a relatively short battery life and an incident where it swelled over a man’s finger.

Currently, there is no timeline for the upcoming Galaxy Ring 2. For reference, the original wearable launched all the way back in 2024. A follow-up is a reasonable ask at this point, but it’s still good that Samsung decided not to make the Ring an annual release.

Besides the Galaxy Ring 2, Samsung has a lot of tricks up its sleeve. Just today, the brand finally teased its first wide foldable phone. It’s also set to launch the Galaxy Glasses soon. On top of all this, Samsung is also experimenting with the trifold market via the Galaxy Z Trifold.

Gaming

Marvel’s Blade, the videogame, might be cancelled

Microsoft might shut down the studio developing the game.

Published

July 1, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Is there a Marvel franchise more doomed than Blade? On the big screen, Mahershala Ali’s much-awaited depiction has fizzled into obscurity. Now, the videogame might follow suit.

If you haven’t heard (or have forgotten) about Marvel’s Blade, then that’s not on you. Arkane Studios, the developers behind the adaptation, haven’t said a word about the game in years. Today, according to The Verge, Microsoft might shutter Arkane Studios, inevitably leading to a cancellation of Marvel’s Blade.

The source also indicates the game itself was plagued by delays (which we know) and is already above its budget (which we don’t know). Even if Arkane Studios continues its operations, there’s already a substantial chance that the game won’t be made anyway.

Arkane Studios won’t be the only one, according to the report. Microsoft is also considering Compulsion Games, Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs for the chopping block.

Blade won’t be the only loss in an Arkane Studios shuttering. The studio is also responsible for the critically acclaimed Dishonored series and the more recent Deathloop.

However, in the Marvel end of things, fans can still scratch their superhero videogame itch later this year. In September, Insomniac Games, the same studio behind the wildly popular Marvel’s Spider-Man series, is set to launch Marvel’s Wolverine, a promising take on the iconic mutant.

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Samsung teases what’s next for Galaxy foldables

Foldable future teased

Published

July 1, 2026

GadgetMatch

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Samsung has begun building anticipation for its next generation of Galaxy foldables with a series of teaser videos set to premiere on its official global social media channels.

Rather than showing the devices themselves, the teaser campaign transforms familiar everyday objects into visual hints. Pizza slices, chocolate bars, and other items appear in proportions that longtime Galaxy fans may recognize, subtly pointing toward the company’s foldable lineup.

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According to Samsung, the campaign reflects its ongoing vision for foldables—one shaped by years of engineering innovation and consumer insights. The company says its goal is to make foldable devices feel more useful, natural, and intuitive in everyday life.

The teaser also suggests Samsung is looking beyond simply launching another device. Instead, it hints at expanding the Galaxy foldable portfolio with more choices and new ways for users to experience the Galaxy ecosystem.

Samsung has yet to reveal additional details, but the latest teasers mark the beginning of its next foldable campaign ahead of an expected Galaxy Unpacked event later this month.

Stay tuned to GadgetMatch for more updates as Samsung unveils what’s next for Galaxy foldables.