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Retroid Pocket Duo Lite Plus packs flagship Q-7790 processor in a compact frame

Retroid Pocket has abruptly expanded its handheld lineup, unveiling the Duo Lite Plus only about a week after preorders went live for the standard Duo and Duo Lite versions. This newly introduced variant is now open for preorder. It combines the more compact build of the base Duo Lite with the Qualcomm Dragonwing Q-7790 chip, which is the same silicon found in the more expensive flagship Duo. According to Retroid Pocket, this late addition came in response to user requests. The company acknowledged a desire for flagship-level performance in a pocket-friendly size. The surprise reveal threw a wrench into the original launch schedule and caught early adopters of the standard Duo Lite off guard. Many had just ordered the less powerful model and had no idea a version pairing the smaller body with the top-tier processor was on the horizon. Announcing this hybrid just days after the initial window opened sparked frustration among those who wound up with the less ideal s...
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vivo X500: Dimensity 9600M CPU, 50MP LYTIA 828 camera, 7,500mAh

vivo’s latest flagship, the vivo X500, has been introduced in China. The vivo X500 is the cheapest of vivo’s new flagship line, which also consists of the X500 Pro and the X500 Pro Max . This one is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9600M processor, which is said to be simply a rebranded Dimensity 9500, instead of being completely new and more powerful like the Dimensity 9600 Pro that the X500 Pro models have. On the upside, it has a bigger 7,500mAh battery than the X500 Pro’s 6,510mAh. It also has the same 90W wired and 50W wireless charging. It comes with a fairly standard 6.59-inch 2K AMOLED display with an extra smooth 144Hz refresh rate and 4,000 nits of peak brightness. While its bigger brothers enjoy a custom main sensor and support for the ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra, the X500 still has a respectable set of cameras. There’s the 50-megpaixel LYTIA 828 main shooter, 64-megapixel telephoto, and 50-megapixel JN1 ultra-wide. ...
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vivo X500 Pro: Dimensity 9600 Pro CPU, 6,510mAh battery, Custom 50MP Sony sensor

vivo officially announced the X500 series in China. For this one, let’s focus on the vivo X500 Pro. The vivo X500 Pro now sits between the base vivo X500 and now the current top dog, the vivo X500 Pro Max . The two Pro models do share many qualities: they are the first to use the new MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro flagship chipset. They also use the same 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA L910 sensor that was co-developed by vivo themselves. The Pro Max has gimbal-grade 3-degree optical image stabilization, while the X500 Pro settles for 1.5 degrees. Instead of a 200-megapixel periscope, the non-Max model settles for a respectable 64-megapixel telephoto shooter with optical image stabilization. There’s still the 50-megapixel ultra-wide, 50-megapixel selfie-snapper, and support for the new 400mm ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra. Both Pro models use a similar 2K LTPO AMOLED panel with a high 144Hz refresh rate, albeit the X500 Pro is much smaller at 6.36 inche...
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OPPO A7 Pro Max goes global

After its initial release in China back in August, the OPPO A7 Pro Max finally makes its way to the global market, starting in Europe. The global OPPO A7 Pro Max is exactly the same as the one sold in China. It is still powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 processor, with the initial global versions we’re seeing only coming with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. A big highlight here is the enormous 10,000mAh battery, one of the biggest ever found on an OPPO smartphone. That’s been aptly paired with 80W wired and 27W reverse wired charging. There’s a large 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED screen on the front with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 50-megapixel selfie camera on top of it, and a 50-megapixel main shooter on the back. The device is also IP68/IP69K rated for dust and water resistance. The OPPO A7 Pro Max is now listed in Austria for EUR599 (~Php42,700) and will ship starting October 1. OPPO A7 Pro Max Specs Android 16, ColorOS 16 D...
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Anker soundcore AeroClip 2 launched in the Philippines

Anker Philippines just launched two new incredible accessories. One of them is the new Anker soundcore AeroClip 2. The company boasts that the Anker soundcore AeroClip 2 was recognized by the Guinness World Records for being the World’s Clearest Open-Ear Clip-On Earbuds for Calls. It can eliminate 80dB+ of ambient noise for crystal-clear calls. Recording voice notes? No need to shout, as the microphones can pick up voice whispers as low as 27dB. This is possible thanks to the 4 high-SNR MEMS microphones, 2 bone-conduction sensors, and a powerful Anker Thus AI audio chip that boasts 150x computing power. Anker also boasted that they used over 2,000 3D ear scans to ensure its GoldenFit C-bridge design. It also has contoured chambers and a lightweight design that’s only 6.2g per earbud. Each bud contains 12mm dual-magnetic drivers that are said to have powerful bass and rich highs. It has Hi-Res Audio Wireless support and LDAC. Use the HearID 5...
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CICC orders Reddit, Discord to establish Philippine offices within 24 hours

In a press release, the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) ordered social platforms Reddit and Discord to set up their respective offices in the Philippines within 24 hours. The CICC said the move is intended to strengthen its coordination with the platforms following the third school shooting incident in the country within a few months. The agency sent separate demand letters to the two companies on September 21, ordering them to designate “a resident agent or local representative who can facilitate Philippine jurisdiction and enhance coordination and cooperation with Philippine authorities.” “We are not asking platforms to police the internet for the government but to be reachable, accountable, and responsive when activities on their platforms put Filipino children and communities at risk. When an online threat spills over into the real world, there has to be a clear channel for authorities to act,” the CICC said in its press release. The CIC...
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Arc X1: Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 CPU, 7-inch 120Hz FHD display, 9,300mAh battery

Arc, a new gaming hardware company based in India, just launched its first handheld gaming console, the Arc X1. The Arc X1 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 chipset, with 8GB LPDDR5X RAM, and 128GB UFS 3.1 internal storage, with a microSD card slot for expansion. That chip is attached to an active cooling system for extensive gaming sessions. Like most handhelds, it has a 7-inch display. It’s an IPS panel with an FHD resolution, a wide 16:9 aspect ratio, a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for protection. Audio comes from two front-facing speakers. Inside is a 9,300mAh battery with 27W wired charging support. As per the company, it can last for up to 8 hours under Silent Mode. For the controls, it has zero-drift replaceable analog sticks, a D-pad, microswitch ABXY buttons, two programmable rear buttons, and dual Linear Resonant Actuators to provide haptic feedback. Connectivity includes a USB-C 3.1 port, WiFi 6E, and B...
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