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The POCO X3 GT is now official

A midranger you should consider?

Published

July 28, 2021

Mark Manera

POCO has released a new phone and it’s a midranger that might just deserve your attention. Here, we’ll show you a quick glimpse of it by unboxing the POCO X3 GT!

Paper work and accessories

Presenting you the box, a beautiful black top cover with yellow text. underneath the cover is a yellow container.

Opening the box, we have a smaller box with contents. We have the warranty card, quick start guide, and the safety information. We also have the sim ejector tool and a bonus phone case, which is a standard with android devices nowadays. Surprisingly, we also found some POCO branded stickers included. One of the stickers even has the words “everything you need, nothing you don’t” on it – real edgy, POCO!

Underneath the phone, we have two last contents. First, we have the USB Type-C charging cable. And in 2021, fast charging is also a must and the new 67w charger fits perfectly with the demands of the customers.

But wait, there’s one thing missing… the earphones! The earphones became an essential part of phone packages and this one was quite a disappointment. But to face reality, we are transitioning to a wireless system, but we’ll see if the sacrifice was worth it.

POCO X3 GT

We have the phone itself wrapped in a plastic-matte material. On the front of the cover we have the highlight specs shown featuring the MediaTek Dimenstiy 1100 SoC, support for 67W Turbo Charging for its 5,000mAh battery, a 120Hz screen refresh rate, and the 64MP main shooter.

Unwrapping the plastic shows the device itself, the new “Stargaze Black” color. Black with a gradient effect, accompanied with a glitter design making it look like a piece of the galaxy. Visually, the color is really beautiful and the camera design also looks nice.

The front of the phone shows the huge 6.6″ FHD+ DotDisplay, with the punch-hole selfie camera at the top center.

On right side of the device we have the volume up and down rocker, and the sleep/wake button integrated with the fingerprint scanner as well.

On the top of the device we have a speaker, microphones, and an IR blaster. The bottom will show you the charging port and microphones. Heading on to the back we have the 64MP triple camera setup.

On the left side, we have the dual sim card slot, unfortunately, no SD card slot this time.

At the bottom are the USB-C port and speaker grille.

Pricing and availability

The POCO X3 GT will be available on July 28, 2021 and is available in three colorways, the Stargaze Black, Wave Blue, and Cloud White. It will come in two variants: The 8GB+128GB variant will retail at PhP 15,990 while the 8GB+256GB will be sold at PhP 17,990 exclusively via Lazada.

Both will be available for purchase at an early bird price of PhP 14,990 and PhP 15,990 respectively on August 3 for the Global Open Sale and the August 10 for the Local Sale.

News

vivo X300 Ultra goes global with ZEISS Master Lenses

Pro imaging flagship debuts globally

Published

April 16, 2026

GadgetMatch

vivo has officially announced the global launch of the X300 Ultra, marking the first international debut of its top-tier imaging flagship.

The device introduces the ZEISS Master Lenses Collection, featuring triple prime focal lengths at 14mm, 35mm, and 85mm. It supports up to 200MP output across key focal lengths and can extend reach to 200mm and 400mm using optional telephoto extenders.

A 200MP 85mm telephoto camera with gimbal-level stabilization and 60fps AF tracking enables detailed long-range shots. Meanwhile, the 35mm camera uses a large Sony LYTIA sensor for natural perspective and improved low-light performance.

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For video, the X300 Ultra supports multi-focal 4K 120fps recording in both 10-bit Log and Dolby Vision formats. It also introduces Pro Video mode with LUT support and compatibility with ACES workflows for advanced color grading.

The phone runs on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, paired with a dedicated imaging chip. It packs a 6600mAh battery with 100W wired and 40W wireless charging.

Other features include a 2K ZEISS Master Color Display, quad-mic audio recording system, IP68/IP69 durability, and up to five years of OS updates.

Pricing and availability will depend on the region.

Read more: vivo X300 Ultra wants to beat the iPhone 17 Pro Max in pro video

Enterprise

Allbirds suddenly turns into an AI company

Published

April 16, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Allbirds is an odd shoe company. Though it already enjoyed a cult following in some circles around the world, the brand suddenly expanded its reach everywhere, offering a lighter and more environment-friendly alternative to the usual suspects of the shoe world. Now, getting even odder, Allbirds is ditching the shoes and going barefoot into the world of AI.

It’s one of the oddest transitions in the corporate world. In an official statement, Allbirds has confirmed that it will pivot fully into a “fully integrated GPU-as-a-Service and AI-native cloud solutions provider.” From Allbirds, it will be known as NewBird AI.

It’s not an incredibly abrupt change, though. The shoe brand and its stores won’t disappear overnight. The company will still hold a shareholder vote on May 18. If approved, they will transition into the new brand gradually.

The transition to AI, itself a gremlin of a keyword in today’s financial world, has resulted in the company’s stock value rising up. However, its long-term viability is in question, especially for a company with no experience in a world already drowning in AI.

From last year to today, AI has been the darling child of investors and a plague to consumers. While the former salivates over the short-term gain of AI adoption, the latter ruminates on the technology’s projected effects on the world.

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vivo X300 FE launches with ZEISS telephoto system

Compact phone with pro zoom

Published

April 16, 2026

GadgetMatch

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vivo has announced the vivo X300 FE, a compact flagship built around pro-grade imaging, long battery life, and extended software support.

The device features a ZEISS co-engineered camera system, led by a 50MP Super Telephoto camera with up to 200mm equivalent focal length via the all-new Telephoto Extender Gen 2. It also includes a 50MP main camera alongside a 110° ultra-wide lens.

This camera system is designed for flexible shooting across travel, concerts, and street photography.

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AI imaging powers much of the experience, with features like AI True Clarity Engine, Stage Mode for low-light concerts, and AI editing tools such as AI Erase and AI Image Expander. Video capabilities go up to 8K at 30fps and 4K at 120fps.

The X300 FE adopts a compact flat design with a 6.31-inch display, weighing 191g and measuring 7.99mm thin. It comes in Mist Purple, Glow White, Luxe Black, and Urban Olive colorways.

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Powering the device is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. You should not confuse it though with the more superior Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

Moreover, it has a 6500mAh battery paired with 90W wired charging plus 40W wireless charging that the newer V70 series lacks.. It also features a vapor chamber cooling system for sustained performance.

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The phone runs OriginOS 6 with cross-device features and promises five years of OS updates, seven years of security patches, and long-term smooth performance.

The vivo X300 FE also carries IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.

Pricing and availability will depend on the region.