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Nokia launches refreshed Nokia 5.1, 3.1, and 2.1 with pure Android

As affordable as ever!

Published

May 30, 2018

Marvin Velasco

Make no mistake about it: Nokia’s revival is turning out to be a fruitful one. Under the leadership of Finland-based HMD Global, the smartphone brand released refreshed models of last year’s successful handsets. These are the Nokia 5.1, 3.1, and 2.1

Staying true to their word, Nokia will offer these new smartphones at affordable prices. The Nokia 5.1 will retail for EUR 189, while the Nokia 3.1 will go for EUR 139, and the Nokia 2.1 has a price tag of only EUR 99.

As you’d expect, the Nokia 5.1 (pictured above) is the most well-equipped of the three. It has a 5.5-inch 1080p LCD panel with the increasingly popular 18:9 aspect ratio. Surrounding it is an aluminum body with the fingerprint sensor located on the back. Because it’s a midrange device, a fitting Helio P18 from MediaTek powers it along with up to 3GB of memory, 32GB of storage, and a decent 2970mAh battery. There are two cameras on it: a 16-megapixel unit on the back and an 8-megapixel shooter in front. The color options are copper, blue, and black.

Nokia 3.1

Next we have the Nokia 3.1, which has a taller 5.2-inch 18:9 screen, but settles for a lower-resolution 720p screen. It also goes for a slower MT6750 chipset and a plastic back. What’s great though is that it can go up to 3GB of memory and 32GB of storage unlike its predecessor, and the battery capacity is at 2990mAh. We get another 8-megapixel front-facing camera, while a 13-megapixel sensor handles the rear. Interested parties have white, black, and blue color options to look forward to.

Finally, the Nokia 2.1 is the most affordable of the group, but it has Android Oreo (Go edition) to its credit. That means the Snapdragon 425 paired with the 1GB of memory and 8GB of storage have a light operating system to work with. In addition, the massive 4000mAh battery should be able to run this handset and its 5.5-inch 720p 16:9 display for over a day easily. For photos, you have an 8-megapixel main camera and 5-megapixel selfie shooter. Colors come in two variants of blue and another in white.

Nokia 2.1

Since Nokia is committed to pure Android, the Nokia 5.1 and 3.1 will come with Android One out of the box and 8.0 Oreo. Availability is a little different, however: The Nokia 5.1 and 2.1 will be available in July, while the Nokia 3.1 will already roll out in June, but this highly depends per region.

Related Topics:Nokia Nokia 2.1 Nokia 3.1 Nokia 5.1

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TCL expands mobile lineup with latest NXTPAPER series

3 new smartphone models featuring a paper-like viewing experience

Published

August 10, 2026

GadgetMatch

TCL has expanded its mobile lineup with the launch of the latest NXTPAPER smartphone series.

Part of the new NXTPAPER roster are the NXTPAPER 60 Ultra, NXTPAPER 70 Pro, and K70 Power 4G.

The new generation of smartphones is designed to deliver smarter, more comfortable, and more powerful mobile experiences for today’s connected lifestyle.

At the heart of the lineup is the company’s proprietary NXTPAPER technology, and award-winning display innovation.

It combines both hardware and software advancements to reduce eyestrain while preserving vivid colors and sharp picture quality. The result is a paper-like viewing experience.

Bannering the roster is the NXTPAPER 60 Ultra. It is powered by a Dimensity 7400 Elite processor and runs on Android 16.

It comes with up to 512GB of internal storage and 12GB of base RAM, plus 12GB more for expansion.

In front is an expansive 7.2-inch 120Hz FHD+ display featuring Nxtpaper 4.0 and a 32MP selfie camera, while at the back is a 50MP main camera, along with a 50MP 3X telephoto camera.

This variant houses a 5,200mAh battery with support for 33W charging.

Right under the 60 Ultra is the NXTPAPER 70 Pro. It is powered by a Dimensity 7300 processor, and comes with a 6.9-inch 120Hz FHD+ display and a 50MP main shooter.

This model has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It has a similar 5,200mAh battery with 33W charging.

Lastly, the K70 Power 4G is a budget choice, with a Helio G100 Ultra chipset, 6.75-inch 120Hz display, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 50MP main camera.

Price, availability

In the Philippines, the latest NXTPAPER smartphones are available for the following pricing:

NXTPAPER 60 Ultra: PhP 35,995
NXTPAPER 70 Pro: PhP 22,995
K70 Power 4G: PhP 9,495

All devices are available through Shopee.

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Canva teams up with SB19 to turn A’TIN’s passion into creativity

Campaign lets fans access assets, editable templates, more

Published

August 8, 2026

GadgetMatch

Canva Philippines has joined forces with SB19 and Sony Music Entertainment to launch the “Kaya sa Canva” campaign.

This first-of-its-kind initiative is aimed at transforming the popular Filipino boy band’s fanbase into creators by giving them access to official design assets, exclusive templates, and powerful creative tools.

That’s of course as fans have a way of creating artwork, banners, and more outputs to honor their idols.

As such, the partnership enables the A’TIN (SB19’s fanbase) to access the Canva-exclusive SB19’s Creative Hub.

This dedicated space lets fans access assets, including SB19-inspired sticker packs, custom typography, and editable templates inspired by the group.

Fans around the world will initially have access to templates for photo-booth strips, wallpapers, posters, and videos.

The campaign will then expand with Canva-exclusive assets celebrating the group’s New Era, as well as their latest single, “Lawless”.

Meanwhile, the original song “KAYA” is accompanied with an upbeat music video, doubling as a love letter to A’TIN and a masterclass in Canva’s tools.

Every visual and animation is fan-inspired, a celebration of the creativity, passion, and dedication that’s defined in the community from day one.

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The iPhone 18 might sell out for an unexpected reason

The ongoing shortage might play a part in the phone selling out earlier than expected.

Published

August 7, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

An iPhone selling out is not news. Because of how popular the phones are, it’s within the realm of probability that Apple runs out of stock at some point. According to a new report, this year won’t be any different… but it’s for an entirely different reason.

First reported by analyst Tim Culpan, Apple is reportedly struggling to meet its demand for semiconductors for the iPhone 18 and the foldable iPhone. The ongoing memory shortage is cutting off Apple’s ability to deliver the required supply of smartphones in a timely fashion. The report even claims that TSMC, which helps produce the iPhone, is sitting on a shipment of processors, worth US$ 1 billion, that don’t have memory chips.

Now, Apple is still confident that it can weather the launch. However, if the shortage persists, the iPhone 18 generation will likely sell out much more quickly than expected.

It’s an interesting time for Apple to experience such a shortage. It’s been heavily rumored that the company will launch its very first foldable phone next month, creating a new market for the brand. Apple definitely wants this attempt to succeed after the tepid response to its last new product, the Vision Pro.