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HUAWEI Philippines brought its latest high-end foldable phone in the country, the HUAWEI Mate X6. The HUAWEI Mate X6 is finally confirmed to be powered by the brand’s own 4G-only Kirin 9020 octa-core chipset. Instead of HarmonyOS, the local variant will run on EMUI 15.0. It will have 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It uses vegan leather on the back available in Red and Black. The front has a tall 6.45-inch LTPO OLED screen with 2500 nits of peak brightness and 1440Hz of PWM dimming. It is protected by 2nd-gen Kunlun Glass The main display is a 7.93-inch foldable LTPO panel with a 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 1800 nits of peak brightness, and HDR Vivid support. This one is protected by carbon fiber that’s 65% stiffer for durability. Both screens have their own 8-megapixel selfie cameras. On the back, we got a 50-megapixel main shooter with variable aperture and optical image stabilization. We also have a 48-megapixel 4x telephoto lens and a 40-megapixel ultra-wide. Kee...

After about eight years, Nintendo has finally unveiled a proper follow-up to the first Switch. Albeit, all they have for now is a first-look trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2. The video showcases a couple of visual improvements to the Nintendo Switch 2 . It is now noticeably bigger as it’s rumored to have an 8.4-inch OLED display, with thinner bezels. Nintendo also upgraded the Joy-Cons, which are now bigger and attaches more conveniently using magnets. The right Joy-Con comes with a new button next to the home buttons. Both left and right controllers will also get new triggers on the back. We also have an updated U-shaped kickstand that looks cleaner and accommodates more angles. The button layout looks identical to before. There’s the power and volume controls on the top left, a headphone jack and secondary USB-C port on the right, and cooling vents in the middle. Another USB-C port is at the bottom. More details, including actual hardware specs and performance improv...

Samsung has beefed up its premium protection plan in select markets. The Samsung Care+ with Theft and Loss is the brand’s premium protection plan, which costs around USD8.00 (~Php500) to USD18.00 (~Php1,000) per month in the United States, depending on which tier your device belongs to. It comes with a lot of perks, but one update that has been implemented recently makes it even more interesting: free unlimited screen replacements. Before this development, subscribers have to pay an additional USD29.00 (~Php1,700) for the service. This applies to the cracked glass on the front, and even on the back. Back in March 2024, Samsung have already implemented unlimited battery repair services to Samsung Care+ subscribers. Via: Android Police This article, Samsung Care+ now comes with unlimited free screen replacement , was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.

Xiaomi Philippines has launched the new Redmi Buds 6 and Buds 6 Pro alongside the new Redmi midrange phones and other accessories. The Redmi Buds 6 Pro comes with coaxial triple drivers that have been Hi-Res Audio Wireless certified. It combines PZT dual tweeters with an 11mm driver that has a titanium diaphragm. It also has dimensional audio with adjustable modes like head tracking. The ANC can eliminate 55dB of noise and is 14.16% better than its predecessor. It offers 9.5 hours of continuous listening and a total of 36 hours with the charging case. The stems are touch-sensitive for controlling audio, volume, calls, and more. The Redmi Buds 6 Pro has an SRP of Php3,599 but is discounted to Php3,199 until January 22 at Shopee Philippines. Meanwhile, the cheaper Redmi Buds 6 also have ANC and can eliminate up to 49dB of noise. Audio comes out of the dual-driver system, also has support for different ANC modes, has dual-mic AI noise reduction, 360-degree audio effect, 10 h...

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Watch 5 in the Philippines, alongside new midrange phones and other accessories The Redmi Watch 5 comes with a 2.07-inch AMOLED display with a smartphone-like resolution of 324 pixels per inch, smooth 60Hz refresh rate, and 1500 nits of peak brightness. It has a 2.5D curved glass and thin bezels for an impressive 822% screen-to-body ratio. There’s a stainless-steel rotating crown on the side so you can control and navigate the interface better. Xiaomi retained the quick-release design for the straps. Plus, new watch faces to match your style and outfit. For convenience, the Watch 5 is capable of Bluetooth calls via the built-in speakers and dual microphones with noise cancellation. It also has an 80cm directional sound pickup so you don’t have to put up the watch so close to your mouth. It can also be used for on-device voice recording. Xiaomi claims that the battery last for up to 24 days under normal use. For health and fitness, the Watch ...

Here’s some good news for gamers who enjoy playing open-world video games, as they may provide more than just entertainment and pastime; they may also improve your mental health. A recently published article in the Journal of Medical Internet Research revealed that cognitive escapism through immersive game worlds can allow players to experience a sense of freedom and autonomy, leading to relaxation and improved mental well-being. Unlike previous research that focused on the general effect of video games on mental health and well-being, this new study conducted by researchers from the Imperial College of London and the University of Graz narrowed down the research to the impact of open-world video games among post-graduate students. Playing video games has an unexpected effect on kids’ IQ Pinoy gamers least likely to spend on skins, other in-game items — report Their mixed methods research involved a survey of 609 players and 32 in-depth exploratory qualitative interviews of po...