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This is our first look at Samsung’s holed smartphone

The Galaxy A8s looks better than expected

Published

November 22, 2018

Luigi Leonardo

Image source: AllAboutSamsung

Almost a month ago, Samsung announced the world’s first holed smartphone. Surprisingly, the unique form factor isn’t even the company’s most astonishing plan right now. Samsung’s more ambitious plans have overshadowed the holed smartphone’s hype.

However, the Samsung A8s is also impressive by itself. Whereas the other plans have started leaking earlier, the holed midrange phone has finally received its first looks.

Based on existing information and rumors, German website AllAboutSamsung has created renders of the upcoming smartphone. Of course, renders are still speculations, in essence. Although, to its credit, AllAboutSamsung has correctly predicted the Galaxy A9’s looks in the past.

Image source: AllAboutSamsung

Going off of this, the Galaxy A8s renders give a good look at Samsung’s new Infinity-O Display. This new form factor is part of Samsung’s latest design refresh in 2019. Taking apart the traditional slab phone, the Infinity-O display drills a hole on the screen’s upper-left corner. The hole houses the phone’s front-facing selfie camera.

With its strange camera placement, the new display does away with the controversial notch. It’s one step closer to becoming truly bezel-less. Because of the lack of information, the renders don’t show where the usual front sensors are. Quite possibly, this hints at progress with Samsung’s planned integrated screen. Some sensors might come buried underneath the screen.

Other than the camera hole, the renders depict a triple rear camera system and a rear fingerprint scanner. Under the hardware, the phone will supposedly carry a midrange Snapdragon 710 processor and 6GB of RAM.

The Samsung Galaxy A8s will launch sometime in January next year.

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realme 16T to come with 8,000mAh battery, 7-year battery health guarantee

Power and endurance designed to last for years

Published

August 17, 2026

GadgetMatch

The upcoming realme 16T will have an 8,000mAh Titan Battery and a 7-Year Battery Health Guarantee for power and endurance designed to last for years.

The brand credits this to its Titan AI Deep Power and Extended Use Care, which work to slow down battery wear over time.

Moreover, the device is also backed by a 6-year Guaranteed Smooth Performance with AI Boost to help keep thing running steadily even after years of daily use.

The realme 16T’s battery supports 45W SUPERVOOC Charge, along with Bypass Charge and Reverse Charge.

These features come handy for keeping the phone cool while plugged in, and for topping up other devices when needed.

Furthermore, the device comes with All-Around Water & Drop Protection, carrying an IP69 Pro rating and Military-Grade Shock Resistance. This way, it can withstand daily bumps, spills, and dust exposure.

Alongside long-term durability, realme is offering added value to early buyers.

Customers who blind pre-order the realme 16T from August 17 to 27 and claim their reserved unit on the First Selling Day on September 4 can enjoy freebies and discounts worth PhP 8,097.

The exclusive offer includes a free TechLife Bluetooth Speaker 3, free Laifen SE Lite Hair Dryer, a Privilege Card with six-mnth extended warranty and six-month screen damage protection. To top it all off, there will be a PhP 2,000 off discount.

More details about the realme 16T like its price, full specs, and launch date will be revealed soon.

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Asia to get its own D23; tickets on sale this November

Singapore to host The Ultimate Disney Fan Event tailored for Asia next year

Published

August 15, 2026

GadgetMatch

Asia is getting its own D23 with Singapore hosting the first ever edition of The Ultimate Disney Fan Event next year.

The Walt Disney Company announced the milestone, with D23 Asia taking over the iconic Marina Bay Sands and parts of Sands Expo & Convention Center from June 25 to 27, 2027.

Fans will be able to purchase tickets by November 2026.

The first-ever D23 Asia will bring together Disney fans from across Asia Pacific and beyond in a three-day celebration of Disney storytelling, creativity, and innovation.

It will feature immersive experiences, exclusive showcases, special announcements, shopping, entertainment and more.

Building on the legacy of D23 fan events in Anaheim and around the world, the Singapore edition will offer a uniquely Asian experience while staying true to the scale, excitement and fan-first spirit that defines D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

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Smart showcases cloud gaming platform in partnership with Blacknut

Play over 1,000 titles straight on your smartphones

Published

August 14, 2026

GadgetMatch

Philippines mobile service provider Smart showcased the country’s first cloud gaming platform in partnership with Blacknut at the recent Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX) 2026.

As the event’s main presenter, Smart highlighted its collaboration with the cloud gaming subscription service. Together with its value-packed Power All offers, the network provider is highlighting what the future of gaming can look like.

Smart and TNT subscribers can conveniently access Blacknut Cloud Gaming through a dedicated site. Here, they can play more than 1,000 premium console and PC-quality games on their smartphones.

That’s without the need for expensive gaming hardware or lengthy downloads. Weekly subscriptions start at just PhP 145 and can be conveniently charged to prepaid load following a simple OTP verification process.

To make the experience better, Smart also has Power All offers, which provide generous open-access data for today’s digital lifestyles. There’s a package for cloud and mobile gaming, streaming, content sharing, and productivity.