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Nothing Phone (2a) now official
Doubling down on core user needs
The Nothing Phone (2a) is a spin-off of the brand’s flagship Nothing Phone (2) that’s focused on the daily needs of the regular user while still remaining undeniably, Nothing.
Powering the device is a Dimensity 7200 processor that Nothing says was exclusively co-engineered with MediaTek. That alone can signal confidence in its performance but it’s boosted even more by the 20GB RAM with RAM Booster technology equipped on the device.
It has a 6.7-inch AMOLED Display with a peak brightness of 1,300 nits. It has a 120Hz refresh rate that’s dynamic. The phone adapts to whatever is displayed on screen going from 30Hz to 120Hz as needed.
What about the cameras? The Nothing Phone (2a) sports dual-rear cameras: 50MP main, f/1.88 with OIS, EIS, and Autofocus, and 50MP Ultra-wide at f/2.2 114° FOV. For selfies, it has a 32MP f/2.2 shooter.
It can record up to 4K 30fps (rear cameras), 1080p 60fps, and 1080p 120fps (Slo-Mo). Other features are: Ultra XDR, Motion Capture, Night Mode, Portrait Optimizer, and Action Mode.
It packs a pretty huge 5,000mAh battery with support for 45W Fast Charging.
Out of the box, it comes with Nothing OS 2.5 with the usual nothing-designed widgets. It also comes with a new Recorder widget that lets users to create voice memos on-the-go. Nothing has also introduced an AI-powered Wallpaper Studio, which enables unlimited personalized wallpaper options for your home and lock screen.
Lastly, it’s not a Nothing phone without the Glyph Interface. The Nothing Phone (2a) reimagines the iconic Glyph Interface. It still retains the new capabilities of Phone (2), including the Glyph Timer and Glyph Progress with 3rd party integrations while contributing to the distinct aesthetic of Phone (2a)’s new back design with a unique trio-light configuration.
Price and availability
Price / Color | Country | Retailer (for launch week) |
$349 – 12 RAM + 256 GB
(Milk, Black) |
USA | Developer Program – Black |
£319 – 8 RAM + 128 GB
£349 – 12 RAM + 256 GB (White, Milk, Black) |
UK | Nothing.tech – White + Milk + Black
Currys – Milk + Black John Lewis – Milk + Black Very – Milk + Black |
Currency in IDR
23,999 – 8 RAM + 128 GB 25,999 – 8 RAM + 256 GB 27,999 – 12 RAM +256 GB (White, Black) |
India | Flipkart, Croma, Vijay Sales and other leading retail outlets – White + Black |
PHP 18,990 – 8 RAM + 128 GB
PHP 20,990 – 12 RAM +256 GB (White, Black) |
Philippines | Digital Walker, Nothing Lazada, Nothing Shopee, Digital Walker Website, Open_Source by Beyond the Box |
Xiaomi maintains its great value proposition with its tablet offerings. In 2023, it was the Xiaomi Pad 6. This time, in 2024, it’s the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4.
Price and availability
The tablet will be available in two variants and are priced as follows:
- 12+512GB — PhP 39,999
- 8+256GB — PhP 33,999
It comes in classic Black and White colors.
Meanwhile, the accessories are priced as follows:
- Focus Pen — PhP 3,499
- Touchpad Keyboard — PhP 6,499
Discounted from May 3 to 9
Naturally, these will be available at special slashed prices from May 3 to 9 on the Shopee exclusive online sale.
- 12+512GB — PhP 37,199
- 8+256GB — PhP 31,199
Buyers will get free Redmi Buds 4 Active (valued at Php 999) for every checkout of the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro.
Unboxing the tablet and its accessories
Like the tablet that preceded it, the 6S Pro came with a generous accompaniment of accessories. Other than the tablet itself, there’s the Cover, Touchpad Keyboard, and the Focus Pen.
Watch the unboxing below.
@gadgetmatch This is our favorite Android tablet right now! #XiaomiPad6SPro #Xiaomi
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 specs
- Display — 12.4” 144Hz 3K display, supports Dolby Vision
- Processor — Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Battery — 10,000mAh, 120W HyperCharge
- RAM and Storage — 8GB+256GB / 12GB+512GB
- OS — Xiaomi HyperOS
- Cameras — 50MP main (4K, 60 FPS video), 2MP depth, 32MP front (1080p, 30 FPS video)
- Connectivity — USB 3.2 Gen 1, Bluetooth 5.3, WiFi 7
- Audio — Six (6) speakers, support for Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res, Hi-Res wireless
Here’s a quick excerpt from our review:
“The Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 has a mouthful of a name with a feature set that’s just as packed. It’s a device made for many purposes. It’s both a workmate, a creative companion, and a relaxation buddy.”
Huawei’s P Series is now Pura. The company says the rebrand represents a new chapter. But the Pura essentially is the same lineage as the P Series — expert mobile photography and fashion forward. Now, the Huawei Pura 70 Series has been confirmed to come to the Philippines.
The Huawei Pura 70 series has three phones: the Huawei Pura 70, Huawei Pura 70 Pro, and Huawei Pura 70 Ultra. Pricing are as follows
The Huawei Pura 70 (12GB+256GB) is priced at PhP 47,999. It comes in Black, White, and Pink. Meanwhile, the Huawei Pura 70 Pro (12GB+512GB) retails for PhP 59,999 which comes in Black and White. Last and surely not the least is the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (16GB+512GB) that comes in Black and Green. This one retails for PhP 79,999.
Pre-orders are live as of May 2, 2024. Every pre-order comes with the following:
- Mystery Gifts Worth PhP 17998
- 1-year Accidental Damage Protection Worth PhP 3999
- Deposit PhP 1000 Get PhP 3000 Token
The Pura 70 Ultra will come with an Inbox Magnetic case while the other two models have a Magnetic Case Worth PhP 1999.
Huawei Pura 70 Series
The Huawei Pura 70 Series is a reinvention of Huawei’s camera-toting lineup. The new smartphones again promise huge improvements to the world of smarthpone photography.
The series is equipped with a new generation of Ultra Lighting camera system. Combined with the industry’s first HUAWEI XD Motion Engine, it can activate the Ultra Speed Snapshot feature and easily capture fast moments.
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra also equipped with the industry’s first Ultra Lighting Pop-out Camera. It’s an original retractable camera structure; achieving a thin one-inch image sensor and a large aperture in a compact body, bringing a revolutionary imaging system.
Both HUAWEI Pura 70 Pro and HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra feature the new Ultra Lighting Macro Telephoto Camera. It promises to produce clear images from distant buildings to close details. Thanks to its periscope telephoto aperture of F2.1, it offers superb light-gathering ability and better telephoto image quality, achieving full focal HD photography across the entire focal length.
SEE ALSO:
Huawei Pura 70 Pro Unboxing and First Impressions
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The pandemic turned facemasks into a fashion trend. While most brands fought over who could present the most stylish way to protect yourself from the virus, tech companies rushed to pack the most features into a light wearable. Because the pandemic introduced health risks that the world barely understood, most of these products aren’t the safest around. Now, years after introducing its RGB-infused mask, Razer finds itself in trouble over disproven claims.
In 2021, Razer introduced the Zephyr. It was cyberpunk-looking facemask that supposedly carried N95 filters. Over the years, the company failed to have its claims certified. What’s worse, critics analyzed the product and found that the filters did not, in fact, keep 95 percent of particles away. (That’s why an N95 mask is named as such.)
Today, the Federal Trade Commission is asking over US$ 1.1 million in refunds to customers who purchased a Zephyr in the past. According to the proposal, Razer misled consumers by claiming the mask had N95 filters. The company also never submitted the product for testing. Though Razer eventually removed the claims, it wasn’t enough.
Additionally, the proposal is seeking US$ 100,000 in damages and a ban on Razer from selling and marketing any further health-inspired products in the future.
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