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LG V40 ThinQ leaked renders reveal five cameras, slim bezels

Is this too much?

Published

August 23, 2018

Marvin Velasco

LG’s latest smartphone strategy revolves around making more, more, more. Not only is the company about to launch a third V-series phone this year (it used to be only one per year), their next phone could very well have five cameras in total.

This rumor already popped up two months ago, but official-looking press renders may be the early confirmation we’ve been waiting for.

Image credit: MySmartPrice

While not obvious at first, the front render shows a concealed notch housing two cameras — although one might be purely for 3D face mapping as previously reported. We’re still hoping it’ll be like the V10’s which used its secondary camera for wide-angle selfies.

It’s also apparent that the curved P-OLED panel is here to stay. It’ll add flair to the body and make it easier to grip, like with what we experienced on the previous V-series handsets.

On the back, we have three same-sized camera lenses aligned horizontally. This clearly competes against the triple-camera setup of the Huawei P20 Pro, though we aren’t sure yet how LG will approach this system.

In past iterations, the extra rear camera enabled super-wide-angle landscape shots — whether or not this lens will stick is still a mystery. Making the third camera own a telephoto lens would make the V40 a great all-around shooter.

There are several more features left to uncover, but we might not have to wait much longer. The original V30 came out around this time last year, so we’re hoping for a V40 ThinQ launch soon.

Related Topics:LG LG V40 LG V40 ThinQ V40 V40 ThinkQ

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Google might be moving away from flat design

Bye bye, Material Design.

Published

April 27, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

It’s time to kindly shove off, flat design. After over a decade of Google’s Material Design, Android is finally showing signs of ditching flat, monotonous colors. In a series of logo redesigns, Google is reportedly trying out gradients as its latest reinvention.

As spotted by 9to5Google, Google is moving forward with incorporating gradients into its designs. Previously, the company started changing the icons of a few first-party apps including Photos and Maps. Now, it seems that the new design philosophy will reach the rest of Google’s suite.

In the obtained designs, the rest of Google’s plethora of apps will no longer look static. The splash of gradient adds the feeling of layering without losing the company’s roots in flat design. Docs and Sheets, for example, look like a light shining on pieces of paper.

Image source: 9to5Google

It’s unknown when Google plans to incorporate the new philosophy. However, with Google I/O coming fast, it’s fair to bet that an update might come out around that time, especially since that event’s logo already has gradients.

Google’s evolution is not without its precedent. Besides the company’s small trial previously, Apple’s iOS has also made inroads into more three-dimensional designs with the new Liquid Glass. However, unlike Apple, Google’s newest design is a far cry from the former’s return to Windows Vista aesthetics.

Personally, I don’t mind the transition to 3D, as long as it’s done well. Though still visually pleasing, flat design has started overstaying its welcome. It’s time to try something new.

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OPPO Find X9s now official in PH: Price, availability, pre-order info

Everyday premium arrives

Published

April 24, 2026

GadgetMatch

OPPO has also introduced the OPPO Find X9s in the Philippines, offering a more accessible premium experience for everyday users.

The device is priced at PHP 69,999.

Pre-order and availability

Pre-orders begin April 24 at select OPPO Brand Stores. Early buyers will receive a Portable Power Gift Box.

The Find X9s officially goes on sale on May 15, available through:

OPPO Online Store
Select OPPO Brand Stores

Online store purchases include the Portable Power Gift Box and Enco X3s earbuds, while Shopee offers the gift box bundle.

Key highlights

The OPPO Find X9s features a 50MP Hasselblad co-developed triple camera system with 4K recording across all lenses. It also packs a 7025mAh battery, slim 7.99mm design, and durability ratings up to IP69, making it a balanced daily driver.

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OPPO Find X9 Ultra lands in PH: Price, availability, pre-order perks

Creator flagship unveiled

Published

April 24, 2026

GadgetMatch

OPPO is bringing its camera-focused flagship, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra, to the Philippines with a strong push toward creators and mobile imaging.

The device is priced at PHP 99,999.

Pre-order and availability

Pre-orders open April 24 at select OPPO Brand Stores nationwide. Customers will receive a Flagship Imaging Photography Box as a freebie.

The Find X9 Ultra becomes widely available on May 15 via:

OPPO Online Store
Shopee
Select OPPO Brand Stores

Online purchases include additional perks such as the Photography Box and Enco X3s earbuds, while Shopee buyers get the Photography Box bundle.

Key highlights

Built for creators, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra features a 200MP Hasselblad main camera with advanced zoom capabilities. It supports 4K and 8K video recording with Dolby Vision, paired with a large 7050mAh battery and fast wired and wireless charging.