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motorola edge+ with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 launches

With an optional stylus

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Smartphones powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip are slowly but surely coming out of the woodwork. Joining the fray is the motorola edge+ which promises top notch performance and competitive cameras.

Here’s a quick look at its specs:

Performance

  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
  • Up to 12GB RAM, 512GB Storage
  • 6.7″ pOLED Display
  • 144Hz Refresh Rate
  • 5G (mmwave & sub6GHz)

Cameras

  • 50MP f/1.8 Main | Quad Pixel Technology for 2.0μm
  • 50MP f/2.2 Ultra-wide angle
  • 2MP f/2.4 Depth Camera
  • 60MP f/2.4 Front-facing Camera

Battery and Charging

  • 4,800mAh
  • 30W TurboPower charging
  • 15W wireless charging
  • 5W wireless power sharing

Baseline flagship

On paper, the motorola edge+ has the makings of a baseline flagship device. It certainly checks the performance boxes, being equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip to go along with a display that should do well in gaming and media consumption.

The battery is also just a couple hundred shy of 5,000mAh which is what the top-of-the-line Galaxy S22 Ultra is rocking. The charging speeds are modest but still plenty fast.

Meanwhile, the cameras are quite surprising with the main and ultra-wide angle lenses sporting similar megapixel counts. Of course, this can’t be judged on paper alone, we’ll have to see actual images to appropriately judge what it can do.

Perhaps more surprising is the 60MP front-facing camera. Could this be a result of the proliferation of short-form videos on TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and IG Reels? The MP count is astonishing, but again, it has to be put through the test to see exactly how it performs.

Works with a stylus

If you didn’t have enough reason to compare this to Samsung’s latest Galaxy S, perhaps this optional accessory might change your mind. The Motorola Edge+ is compatible with the company’s new smart stylus with an adaptable folio.

Like any self-respecting stylus maker, the claim is that using it feels just like “using pen and paper.” It does whatever you expect a stylus to do like being able to sketch on certain apps, annotating on PDFs, and more.

It will be sold separately or as an in-box bundle depending on the country.

Price and availability

The motorola edge+ comes in Cosmos Blue and Stardust White. It’ll be available in North America, universally unlocked at Best Buy, Amazon.com, and Motorola.com. It retails for US$ 999.99.

At launch, it will have a limited time offer of US$ 899.99 ($100 off).

Verizon, Boost Mobile, and Republic Wireless will also offer the device in the coming months.

Different name elsewhere

The device will also launch globally but under a different name — motorola edge 30. It will come in the following markets: Latin America, India, Middle East, Asia and Europe. Local price and availability will vary per market.

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realme 16T to come with 8,000mAh battery, 7-year battery health guarantee

Power and endurance designed to last for years

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The upcoming realme 16T will have an 8,000mAh Titan Battery and a 7-Year Battery Health Guarantee for power and endurance designed to last for years.

The brand credits this to its Titan AI Deep Power and Extended Use Care, which work to slow down battery wear over time.

Moreover, the device is also backed by a 6-year Guaranteed Smooth Performance with AI Boost to help keep thing running steadily even after years of daily use.

The realme 16T’s battery supports 45W SUPERVOOC Charge, along with Bypass Charge and Reverse Charge.

These features come handy for keeping the phone cool while plugged in, and for topping up other devices when needed.

Furthermore, the device comes with All-Around Water & Drop Protection, carrying an IP69 Pro rating and Military-Grade Shock Resistance. This way, it can withstand daily bumps, spills, and dust exposure.

Alongside long-term durability, realme is offering added value to early buyers.

Customers who blind pre-order the realme 16T from August 17 to 27 and claim their reserved unit on the First Selling Day on September 4 can enjoy freebies and discounts worth PhP 8,097.

The exclusive offer includes a free TechLife Bluetooth Speaker 3, free Laifen SE Lite Hair Dryer, a Privilege Card with six-mnth extended warranty and six-month screen damage protection. To top it all off, there will be a PhP 2,000 off discount.

More details about the realme 16T like its price, full specs, and launch date will be revealed soon.

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Asia to get its own D23; tickets on sale this November

Singapore to host The Ultimate Disney Fan Event tailored for Asia next year

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Asia is getting its own D23 with Singapore hosting the first ever edition of The Ultimate Disney Fan Event next year.

The Walt Disney Company announced the milestone, with D23 Asia taking over the iconic Marina Bay Sands and parts of Sands Expo & Convention Center from June 25 to 27, 2027.

Fans will be able to purchase tickets by November 2026.

The first-ever D23 Asia will bring together Disney fans from across Asia Pacific and beyond in a three-day celebration of Disney storytelling, creativity, and innovation.

It will feature immersive experiences, exclusive showcases, special announcements, shopping, entertainment and more.

Building on the legacy of D23 fan events in Anaheim and around the world, the Singapore edition will offer a uniquely Asian experience while staying true to the scale, excitement and fan-first spirit that defines D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

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Smart showcases cloud gaming platform in partnership with Blacknut

Play over 1,000 titles straight on your smartphones

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Philippines mobile service provider Smart showcased the country’s first cloud gaming platform in partnership with Blacknut at the recent Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX) 2026.

As the event’s main presenter, Smart highlighted its collaboration with the cloud gaming subscription service. Together with its value-packed Power All offers, the network provider is highlighting what the future of gaming can look like.

Smart and TNT subscribers can conveniently access Blacknut Cloud Gaming through a dedicated site. Here, they can play more than 1,000 premium console and PC-quality games on their smartphones.

That’s without the need for expensive gaming hardware or lengthy downloads. Weekly subscriptions start at just PhP 145 and can be conveniently charged to prepaid load following a simple OTP verification process.

To make the experience better, Smart also has Power All offers, which provide generous open-access data for today’s digital lifestyles. There’s a package for cloud and mobile gaming, streaming, content sharing, and productivity.

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