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TCL 10 series is an affordable offering with quad-cameras

There’s also a midrange option with 5G

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TCL unveils today the  TCL 10 series that consists of the TCL 10 5G, TCL 10 Pro, and TCL 10L. Instead of going after the flagship segment, the company is positioning the products as an affordable offering.

TCL is like HMD Global, it goes slow, but has some formidable products. The company was also authorized to make BlackBerry-branded phones. However, lately, we’ve seen them focus on their original brand name that’s quite famous in the television segment.

Starting with the TCL 10 5G, it has a 6.5-inch Full HD+ display with a punch-hole cut-out. Powering the phone is a Snapdragon 765G processor with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. For authentication, a physical fingerprint scanner has been included on the back.

On the rear is a quad-camera setup consisting of a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP wide-angle lens, along with unspecified 5MP and 2MP lenses. On the front is a 16-megapixel selfie shooter located in a punch-hole cut-out.

Backing these internals is a 4500mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 3.0. The phone ships with Android 10 out-of-the-box. It’ll be available in Chrome Blue and Mercury Grey color options.

The TCL 10 Pro, on the other hand, has a 6.5-inch OLED display with Full HD+ resolution but a tiny water-drop notch. Powering the phone is a Snapdragon 675 processor with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Unlike the 5G option, this one sports an in-display fingerprint scanner.

It has the same camera setup as the TCL 10 5G on the rear, but a 24-megapixel selfie camera. It also gets the same battery setup that can deliver 4500mAh of power along with Quick Charge 3.0 support.

Lastly, the TCL 10L has the same display as the TCL 10 5G, but is powered by a Snapdragon 665 processor. It comes with 6GB RAM and 64GB or 128GB internal storage configuration. It has a 4000mAh battery, but there’s no mention of fast charging.

On the rear is a quad-camera setup consisting of a 48-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It’ll be available in Arctic White and Mariana Blue color options.

Pricing and availability

The TCL 10 Pro will retail for US$ 449.99 while the TCL 10L will sell for US$ 249.99. Both will be sold online at Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart.

Each device will come in one color option at launch: The 10 Pro will come in Ember Gray and 10L will come in Mariana Blue. Both phones will be coming to Canada later this summer. More details to come closer to Canada’s launch.

Pricing and availability for the TCL 10 5G have yet to be released.

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realme 12 5G Philippine price, availability

realme’s 3rd offering under the 12 series

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realme 12 5G

The realme 12 5G is now official in the Philippines. Months after launching the the 12+ and 12 Pro+ models under its latest number series line, realme is back with the release of the series’ base model. The realme 12 5G is priced at PhP 14,999 and is available through realme’s ecommerce platforms and offline stores.

As part of its launch, realme is offering customers exclusive deals starting April 25th:

Lazada Flagship (May 5 to 10)

  • Free realme Buds T100
  • Free TechLife Hair Dryer

Shopee Official Store (May 5 to 10)

  • Free TechLife Power Bank 2 20,000mAh
  • Free TechLife 4.5L See-Through Air Fryer

TikTok Shop (April 25, 7:30 PM to 30)

  • Free realme Pocket Bluetooth Speaker
  • Free TechLife Cooling Fan

James Afante TikTok Shop (April 25, 7:30 PM)

  • Freebie package 1: TechLife Cooling Fan and Free TechLife 4.5L See-Through Air Fryer
  • Freebie package 2: realme Buds T100 and Free TechLife 4.5L See-Through Air Fryer
  • Freebie package 3: TechLife Portable Steam Iron, TechLife Electric Kettle, and TechLife Portable Electric Pot

ALSO READ: realme 12+ 5G review: One month later

For offline purchases, customers also stand a chance to win freebies worth up to PhP 24,999 with the Mystery Box promo. Furthermore, they may join the Lucky 12 Challenge for additional freebies when they purchase the realme 12 5G from any of the 100 selected concept stores, kiosks, and exclusive stores.

realme 12 5G

The realme 12 5G is just as capable as its 12+ and Pro+ counterparts. The model boasts of a 108MP 3X zoom portrait camera, taking off from the series’ Portrait Master positioning.

The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ 5G chipset, has 8GB of base RAM with 8GB RAM expansion, and a 5,000mAh battery with 45W SUPERVOOC Charge. In front is a 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz Sunlight Display that has a maximum brightness of 950nits. There is also an 8MP AI selfie camera.

Lastly, the handset also has a similar watch face design at the back. It is available in Twilight Purple and Woodland Green.

ALSO READ: realme 12 Pro+ 5G review: A midrange marvel

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ZTE nubia Neo 2 5G now in the Philippines: Pricing, details

ZTE’s budget gaming phone gets an upgrade

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ZTE has announced the availability of the nubia Neo 2 5G in the Philippines. The successor to the nubia Neo budget gaming smartphone, the second iteration is armed with an upgraded gaming control experience for Filipino gamers to enjoy.

The nubia Neo 2 5G retains the distinct Bionic Mecha with “Hero Eye” design from its predecessor. It is available in Storm Gray, Sunfire Yellow, and Frost Silver for PhP 9,999.

The phone is powered by a Unisoc T820 processor (6nm). It supports even more Dynamic RAM at 12GB to complement its 8GB base RAM, and also offers 5G dual-card intelligent switching. Additionally, the nubia Neo 2 5G carries an even larger 6,000mAh battery, which supports 33W fast charging.

ALSO READ: ZTE nubia Neo 5G: Decent for gaming

In front, the device sports a 6.72-inch FHD+ display with a 2,400 x 1,800 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate for seamless viewing and scrolling. At the back is a 50MP main camera.

Upgraded Game Space

The nubia Neo 2 5G features Game Space 2.0, an assistance tool that is reminiscent of a professional gaming layout. Here, users may tinker with game optimization functions, including Game Performance Enhancement. This adjusts the device’s CPU and GPU resources to help it manage power and battery usage.

The phone also supports ByPass Charging for uninterrupted gaming. Users may activate this charging feature while the charging cable is connected to the device. When under ByPass Charging, the phone gets powered up but without the battery charging so it can reduce heat.

Upgraded experience

Furthermore, one of the highlights of the nubia Neo 2 5G is its gaming shoulder triggers. This gives users more freedom and control while navigating and playing. Users may also customize the shoulder buttons based on their personal preferences.

Meanwhile, the phone’s Dual Stereo Speakers with DTS:X Ultra provide impressive sound quality. This is further enhanced with four built-in sound effects.

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Apple announces new special event for iPads

Scheduled for May 7

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The next Apple event is coming! Two weeks ahead of the big launch, the iPad maker has announced an upcoming event dedicated to the tablet.

As always, Apple has added a tagline to tease what’s coming for the brand. This time, it’s “Let loose.”

Now, you won’t get a lot of clues from something so vague. Thankfully, the graphic is much more telling. It features a hand clearly grasping an Apple Pencil. For sure, the event will focus on new iPads.

The special event will start on May 7, 10AM ET. Interested viewers can watch the event live.

There’s no confirmation what models are getting new faces for the event. However, rumors are swirling that we’re getting a new iPad Pro. We can likely expect a new Apple Pencil too, especially since the stylus is a main focus for the invite.

New iPhones are likely out, though. Apple usually holds the event for those later in the year. That leaves the Macs and the Vision Pro in the less-likely-but-still-possible realm.

That said, if you’re looking for new tablets, it’s time to wait a bit.

SEE ALSO: Apple might update its iPad lineup this week

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