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OPPO, Vivo make noise at MWC Shanghai: Weekend Rewind

They continue to innovate

Published

June 29, 2019

Rodneil Quiteles

Here are the top stories on GadgetMatch this week.

1. OPPO’s Under-Screen Camera tech is promising

After being teased on Twitter, we finally got our first glimpse of OPPO’s under-display camera tech at MWC Shanghai.

They’re calling it the Under-Screen Camera or USC. The prototype at the venue was barely a phone but it showcased the future of what full-screen devices can be.

OPPO pulled this off by using a highly transparent material on top of where the camera module is placed. The camera module itself had to have a larger aperture, a bigger sensor, and greater pixel size.

They then paired that hardware with a set of algorithms in the service of providing images that they say is “on par with mainstream devices.”

OPPO didn’t say when USC will hit a retail unit but promised that it will come in the near future.

Vivo Super FlashCharge 120W | GadgetMatch

2. Vivo makes strides in fast-charging, 5G, and AR

Vivo may have solved everyone’s phone-charging woes with their latest tech — the Super FlashCharge 120W.

The tech promises to fully charge a phone with a 4000 mAh battery in just 13 minutes. That’s insanely fast.

By comparison, most fast charging technologies that are available in the market today deliver around 10 percent charge in five minutes, while a 100 percent-charged battery will take about an hour.

The company also showcased the various tech they have around 5G which include cloud gaming, 5G screen mirroring, instant file transfers, and many others.

They also showcased an AR device. Aside from being able to play games, it also has this nifty feature where it can tell you a product’s details by looking at it. They showed it off in a store-like setting and it makes you feel exactly like Iron Man with how the info was displayed on the AR device.

3. Huawei launches Mate 20 X 5G

Despite facing a ban by the US government, Huawei continues to go strong in other markets and now they’ve launched their first commercial 5G smartphone — the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G.

The Mate 20 X was launched alongside the rest of the Mate 20 series and was initially billed as a gaming smartphone with its massive display and huge battery capacity (4200mAh).

It’s now equipped with the world’s first 7nm 5G multi-mode chipset Balong 5000. This allows the user to experience high-speed connections no matter the infrastructure maturity of their mobile network operator.

4. Bill Gates admits greatest mistake is Microsoft losing to Android

In a talk with venture capital company Village Global, Bill Gates owned up to not being able to take Microsoft to mobile the way Google did with Android.

Gates said “the greatest mistake ever is whatever mismanagement I engaged in that caused Microsoft not to be what Android is. That was a natural thing for Microsoft to win.”

This comes as a surprise as many credit former CEO Steve Ballmer as the one who didn’t see the future in touchscreen devices. Microsoft eventually launched Windows Mobile but it didn’t have the app support that iOS and Android enjoyed and thus ultimately failed.

5. Harry Potter: Wizards Unite makes your wizarding dreams come true

Niantic — the same company that gave us Pokemon Go — is back it. This time though, they’re asking us to put down our pokeballs and pick-up wands!

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is also a location-based game that uses augmented reality. In the game you get to choose a profession, cast spells, and anything else a wizard does.

If you’re not sure where to start, we put together a beginner’s guide so you know how to properly use your wand.

Weekend Rewind is our roundup of top news and features you might have missed for the week. We know the world of technology can be overwhelming and not everyone has the time to get up to speed with everything — and that includes us. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the rewind.

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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.