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Google Pixel 3 announcement roundup: All the great things they unveiled

Google is the gift that keeps on giving

Published

October 10, 2018

Isa Rodriguez

This year’s Made by Google event just wrapped up and in case you missed it, here’s a quick wrap-up of everything that went on and all the announcements that were made. Enjoy!

7 magazine covers were shot with Google’s new phone

Why? Because they can. Eager to prove that their new smartphones can shoot even better than their previous release, they put the Pixel 3 to the test.

Publisher @CondeNast shot all of these magazine covers using the new @Google Pixel 3! Coming to newsstands in the next few weeks. #madebygoogle pic.twitter.com/4KRlNq5DXu

— Michael Josh (@michaeljosh) October 9, 2018

A partnership with legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz was announced so expect to see more stunning photographs from these new phones.

The Google Pixel 3 is here

The notched successor to the Pixel 2 has been unveiled and it now comes in another color, Not Pink. Spoiler: It sort of looks like it really is pink (which makes me want it since I like all things pink).

Introducing the new Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL: designed from the inside out to be the smartest, most helpful device in your life. #madebygoogle pic.twitter.com/GpZTkvCGHA

— Google (@Google) October 9, 2018

It comes with three cameras in all, with the phone still heavily relying on software for their impressive photography. Of course, there are now new photo features such as Top Shot which allows you to go back and pick the best shot, and the Group Selfie cam which gives your selfies wide-angled capabilities.

So long, selfie sticks. There’s more in the shot with Pixel 3 and Group Selfie—more friends, more details, more scenery. You get the picture. #madebygoogle pic.twitter.com/8FGBjIStsv

— Google (@Google) October 9, 2018

Capture smiles, not blinks. With Top Shot, Pixel 3’s camera is smart enough to know a good photo when it sees it. #madebygoogle pic.twitter.com/WeVI1yojDZ

— Google (@Google) October 9, 2018

It also features a full glass back and wireless charging capabilities. And speaking of charging…

Introducing the Pixel Stand

This new nifty device is basically a wireless charging stand for your Pixel 3. But, of course, it does a lot more. Plugging your phone in changes the screen to a mode which better allows you to see what’s on the phone even from across the screen. It also turns your phone into the best smart photo frame ever!

More than just a wireless charger, the Pixel Stand transforms your Pixel 3, giving you a more visual, helpful experience powered by the Google Assistant. #madebygoogle pic.twitter.com/lTxayL608i

— Google (@Google) October 9, 2018

Google Home Hub is more than just a smart speaker

It also has a screen! Designed to be easily integrated into your home, this smart device is intuitive, even more capable, and is less intrusive. The Google Home Hub can recognize everyone in the family and will tailor actions and responses to the person. Its Ambient EQ feature adjusts colors throughout the day so that it’s easier on the eyes and the screen turns off at night when you sleep.

There’s a new Home View feature which allows you to control your home easier and it also turns into the best picture frame ever when not in use. How? It can make you an album slideshow from your Google Photos, or you can make Live Albums which will curate your photo album depending on which person you choose to see. The best part? Machine learning will filter out the bad photos — the dark, blurry, and the duplicates — so you’ll never see a crappy photo on your high-tech frame.

What do you want to know about the new Google Home Hub? We’re answering your questions right here in the comments. #madebygoogle pic.twitter.com/ltH6wKtqRX

— Made by Google (@madebygoogle) October 9, 2018

The Pixel Slate is Google’s newest tablet

Google wants the best of both worlds and they’ve vowed to have taken all the best things from a smartphone and desktop, and put it on this new tablet. The Pixel Slate has an amazing display and dual-front facing speakers for the ultimate movie experience. Handling will significantly improve with this tablet because its UI is optimized for the touchscreen. And, the power button is a fingerprint sensor! There’s also a Pixel Slate keyboard that connects to the Pixel Slate in a snap — no pairing or connecting necessary.

More than a tablet. More than a laptop. It’s our new Pixel Slate. What do you want to know? Ask us in the comments. #PixelSlate #madebygoogle pic.twitter.com/xGBOPgmlb0

— Made by Google (@madebygoogle) October 9, 2018

Related Topics:Google Home Hub Pixel 3 Pixel 3 XL Pixel Slate Pixel Stand

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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.