News
POCO M4 Pro 5G now official
Affordable 5G smartphone
One more for the road! 2021 is nearing its end but POCO isn’t holding back on releasing yet another phone. The POCO M4 Pro 5G is now official and it’s shaping up to be an affordable 5G-capable phone option.
Powering the device is the MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset with support for 5G connectivity. The next generation of mobile connectivity is swiftly gaining ground in several parts of the world. With it comes more and more smartphones at various price ranges that can take advantage of it.
It has a 6.6-inch FHD+DotDisplay with a 90Hz DynamicSwitch refresh rate. This means the phone will automatically adjust to best refresh rate setting (50Hz/ 60Hz/ 90Hz) depending on what you’re doing on your phone.
In addition to that, it also has a 240Hz touch sampling rate for your gaming needs. Speaking of mobile gaming, the POCO M4 Pro 5G will play games at either 60fps or 90fps.
When it comes to taking pictures, the phone has three cameras. A 50MP f/1.8 main camera, an 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle camera, and a 16MP f/2.45 selfie camera. These are accompanied by imaging features such as Night Mode, Kaleidoscope, Time-lapse, panorama, and more.
Lastly, it has a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W charging. It’s also equipped with the classic 3.5mm headphone jack and IR blaster.
Pricing and availability
The POCO M4 Pro 5G is available in three colors: POCO Yellow, Power Black, and Cool Blue. Pricing are as follows:
- 4GB+64GB — PhP 11,990
- 6GB+128GB — PhP 12,990
The POCO M4 Pro 5G will be available starting November 11 for a flash sale price of PhP 10,990 for the 4GB + 64GB and PhP 11,990 for the 6GB+128GB variant via Shopee.
More POCO deals on 11.11
POCO also announced exclusive promotions on select POCO devices that can be availed on its official Shopee and Lazada stores:
| Product | SRP | Flash Sale Price |
| POCO X3 Pro (8+256GB) | PHP 15,990 | PHP 12, 490 |
| POCO X3 Pro (6+128GB) | PHP 12,990 | PHP 9,490 |
| POCO F3 (8+256GB) | PHP 20,990 | PHP 17,990 |
| POCO F3 (6+128GB) | PHP 17,990 | PHP 13,490 |
| POCO M3 Pro (6+128GB) | PHP 11,990 | PHP 8,990 |
| POCO M3 Pro (4+64GB) | PHP 9,990 | PHP 7,490 |
| POCO X3 GT (8+128GB) | PHP 15,990 | PHP 13,990 |
Gaming
Bloodborne is getting an R-rated animated film adaptation
And it’s going to be produced by Sony and Jacksepticeye.
FromSoftware fans are eating well these days. Though gamers are still anticipating the arrival of The Duskbloods on the Switch 2, the studio’s other franchises are getting well-deserved nods for adaptations: Sekiro, Elden Ring, and now, Bloodborne.
Sekiro has already been slated for an anime adaptation for a while now. Meanwhile, Alex Garland recently confirmed that he is adapting Elden Ring for A24. Today, Sony Pictures has confirmed that the studio is working on an R-rated animated film based on Bloodborne.
Via Variety, Sony Pictures president Sanford Panitch says that the upcoming adaptation will keep the game’s essence of horror and gore. With a name like “Bloodborne,” you can’t have an adaptation without a heaping of blood.
Besides Sony, the animated project has another big name attached to its production: YouTuber Jacksepticeye. Throughout his career, the creator has been vocal about considering Bloodborne as his favorite game of all time. He even has a tattoo of the Hunter’s Mark on his forearm. For this project, Jack will be a co-producer.
Though the creator’s skill in filmmaking is still a relative unknown, Jack’s love for the game should give the project a gamer’s voice. If anything, Markiplier’s recent Iron Lung adaptation offers optimism that YouTubers can also create decent films.
SEE ALSO: Elden Ring Nightreign is getting a DLC update this December
Gaming
Xbox CEO admits Game Pass is too expensive right now
Her statement was clear in a leaked memo.
Formerly a cheap and convenient way to enjoy content, today’s subscription services are anything but affordable. Signing up for so many services can quickly pile up and rob you of a significant chunk of your monthly salary. Today, recently instated Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has surprisingly agreed with the sentiment and called out the Game Pass for being “too expensive for players.”
While today’s subscriptions still conveniently collate a swath of content under one roof, their service providers continuously up their prices for no reason or, worse, for the promise of AI features no one asked for. The Game Pass is no different after a series of price hikes have placed the service beyond what budget-conscious players might call justifiable.
As of late, Sharma has been adamant about the resurgence of Xbox as a worthy competitor to the PlayStation and the Switch. She even teased the platform’s next generation as a device that can also play PC games.
Today, in a leaked memo (via The Verge), Sharma has reportedly admitted to the ongoing pitfalls of the Game Pass system.
“Short term, Game Pass has become too expensive for players, so we need a better value equation. Long term, we will evolve Game Pass into a more flexible system which will take time to test and learn around,” she said.
A simple price cut still seems like a lot to hope for. Xbox might also introduce a new tier that might reduce the price at the expense of some features. At the very least, Xbox’s new head recognizes the problem of an overly expensive subscription.
SEE ALSO: Project Helix is Xbox’s next console, and it plays PC games
News
vivo V70 FE pre-orders now open, starts at PhP 25,999
Offers, perks available throughout pre-order period
vivo has officially opened pre-orders for the vivo V70 FE, the more affordable follow-up to the vivo V70 launched last February.
The pre-order period is until April 24 and the midrange smartphone is available in two memory configurations:
- 8GB+256GB: PhP 25,999
- 12GB+256GB: PhP 29,999
Customers who place pre-orders at vivo stores nationwide will receive:
- limited-time vivo VIP Card with a 6-month extended warranty and 6-month broken screen insurance
- limited edition vivo Buds Air3
- PhP 1,000 discount
Customers can also bring home the vivo V70 FE for as low as PhP 37/day with 0% interest installment plans up to 18 months via Home Credit.
In addition, Globe has been tapped as the official network partner for a free prepaid SIM with 1-year unli 5G.
The vivo V70 FE has a POP MART Zsiga Exclusive Photo Border, thanks to its partnership with the IP. You may recall that the vivo V70 also released an exclusive Golden Hour colorway earlier.
The device is built for creators with a 200MP main camera, which can deliver portraits at different focal lengths, including an 85mm zoom.
In front is a 32MP camera and a 6.81-inch 120Hz 1.5K AMOLED display.
The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo processor. It houses a 7,000mAh battery with support for 90W fast charging.
Customers can choose from three colorways: Muse Purple, Ocean Blue, and Urban Silver.
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