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realme 6i and realme Band: pricing, availability in the Philippines
Compelling features at great prices
realme Philippines is launching the successor to the popular realme 5 series in the country. The Realme 6 series will build on the features that made its predecessor popular among many. The first device in the series — realme 6i — is coming soon to the Philippines with pre-orders starting soon.
realme 6i is the successor of the highly-popular Realme 5 smartphone. This time around, the company brought some improvements to the specs that matter to most consumers.
For example, the camera has some massive improvements in tow this year. It still has a quad-camera setup from its predecessor. What’s new is the setup: it now has a 48MP wide-angle + 8MP ultra-wide-angle + 8MP macro + 2MP depth sensor on the back. This should allow for better images with more details and higher resolutions.
The front camera’s got some boost too. realme 6i now has a 16MP up front, which is a 3MP bump from last year.
This time around, Mediatek’s Helio G80 powers the device, providing a 35% performance boost from realme 5’s Snapdragon 665. It comes with either 3GB or 4GB of RAM for a fluid experience. Storage still comes at an option of 64GB or 128GB, which is expandable with a MicroSD card. The device comes with realme UI based on Android 10, so users can expect goodies such as system-wide Dark Mode here.
While the battery from the realme 6i remains unchanged at 5,000 mAh, the company is throwing an 18Wh charger so users can fully charge the device in under an hour. realme is finally putting a USB-C port on this device, which is becoming much more common nowadays.
The display of this device remains at 1600 x 720 resolution. The company could have switched to an OLED panel this year, but they have to cut some corners in order for this device to remain competitive in its target segment. Still, the display should be enough for most users.
These features are all packed in a smartphone with an improved finish and design. The design of Realme 6i is helmed by Naoto Fukusawa, who is also behind the realme X Series Master Edition.
realme Band is coming too
realme is also bringing its first smart band — realme Band — in the country. It packs a decent 0.96 LCD display and 24/7 heart-rate monitoring. There are 9 exercises which the band can track. Sleep times and quality can also be tracked with the band.
realme Band offers customization options with personalized watch faces and smart notifications. Users can link their band with their smartphones through the realme Link app. The charging of the band is done directly on the device.
Pricing and availability
realme 6i comes in two configurations. The 3 + 64 GB starts at PhP 7,990, while the 4 +128 GB starts at PhP 9,990. Both configurations are available in either White Milk or Green Tea color.
Meanwhile, realme Band is available in three colors: yellow, green, and black. It retails at PhP 1,990 with a special introductory price of PhP 990.
Those who wanted to purchase these devices may do so on Lazada. realme is holding a flash sale for both devices on May 23 and May 26, so keep an eye out for realme’s Lazada page.
UGREEN has launched the NASync DH2300, a network-attached storage (NAS) device designed to make high-capacity local storage easy for everyone. Alongside the DH4300 Plus (4-bay SATA) for advanced users, it redefines NAS as a practical solution for everyday needs, not just for IT professionals.
Up to 60TB of local storage
The DH2300 comes with a 2-bay SATA configuration supporting up to 60TB total capacity—30TB per drive. It’s made to handle massive photo collections, 4K videos, work files, and personal backups. By keeping data in one place, users can drop the hassle of managing multiple external drives or paying for cloud subscriptions. The device supports most NAS HDDs, allowing flexible upgrades without high upfront costs.
Setup in under 10 minutes
Ease of use is the main focus. The UGOS Pro operating system guides users through setup with step-by-step visuals and clear instructions. UGREEN says first-time users can finish installation and configuration in under 10 minutes.
The UGREEN NAS app brings all core features together—file management, photo backup, and media streaming—so users can do everything from their phone. There’s also NFC Quick Connection, which pairs a smartphone with the NAS through a single tap, skipping manual network setup and router adjustments.
Data protection made simple
Security is built into the system. The DH2300 uses TLS/SSL, RSA, and AES encryption to safeguard data and supports two-factor authentication. It has certifications from TÜV and TRUSTe, confirming compliance with international privacy and security standards.
Because it stores data locally, users have full control of their files. It also includes a local-only account mode that limits access to the LAN and a File Vault for private data.
Practical hardware for daily use
The device includes a 4K 60Hz HDMI port, allowing users to stream videos or view photos directly on a TV. It supports multiple RAID modes—JBOD, Basic, 0, and 1—so users can choose between maximizing space or prioritizing redundancy for critical files.
Pricing and availability
UGREEN will price the NASync DH2300 for entry-level users and share full pricing and availability details soon.
What’s your favorite YouTube design? I still hold a bit of nostalgia for the silver era, but the practicality of the current minimalist design is remarkable. Now, it’s time for a change. YouTube is refreshing its design starting this week.
Much like Apple with Liquid Glass, YouTube is going for a more transparent approach. The new design lets more content through the interface. It also features rounder buttons, in contrast to today’s blockier features.
The comments section is also getting a bit of an upgrade to allow for more structure between original posts and replies.
For engagement with actual videos, some videos will now have custom like animations. The update gives an example of a music video which puts out a musical note when liked. Adding a video to a custom playlist or the Watch Later list is also more natural.
YouTube is rolling out these updates starting this week. It will also be available for web, mobile, and TV users.
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The purpose of a bend test is to determine how much pressure a phone can withstand before bending and breaking. The battery isn’t something you’d usually look at when performing these tests. That said, the new Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold now has the unfortunate distinction of being the first smartphone to explode during a bend test.
Here at GadgetMatch, we don’t really do bend tests. We leave it to the professionals like JerryRigEverything. If you’ve watched a bend test in the past, it’s likely from the renowned YouTuber. In the decade he’s been doing the test, he’s never experienced an explosion.
Today is a first. Putting through the foldable through his usual slate of stress tests, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold surprisingly exploded during the iconic bend test. Upon bending the foldable past its natural folding angles, the battery started swelling and expelling smoke. It eventually causes his smoke alarm to go off. Though it didn’t result in a catastrophic explosion, the phone still looked like a crime scene afterwards.
Via The Verge, iFixit says that the incident shouldn’t be a cause for concern. It’s possible that the exploding phone wasn’t properly discharged before testing. A moderately charged phone can potentially cause heat to run away and cause an incident.
Additionally, regular users don’t usually bend their own phones to the point of breaking. Replicating the phenomenon. Unless the user intentionally tries to replicate the feat, a potential explosion shouldn’t be a concern.
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