5 top apps for the Huawei Y5P

A couple of months since its release and the Huawei Y5P is still holding its own in being a very affordable and capable device. Whether for leisure or for work, it delivers reliable performance to get you through the day. When we reviewed it, it exceeded our expectations for a phone at its price point and offered useful features as well as adequate battery life. You can watch our review below:

But, of course, what’s a smartphone without its apps? The Huawei Y5P supports a number of apps in many categories that can be found in the Huawei AppGallery. To start you off, we created this small list of what we think are the best apps that will help you fully enjoy the device.

Just a quick note for this roundup, we’re going to leave out some of the more obvious choices (Facebook, MS Office, TikTok, etc.) so we can showcase the variety of other apps you can download from the AppGallery.

Top apps for the Huawei Y5P

AquaMail – Having an app to let you quickly read, reply, or compose email is essential and this app does just that. AquaMail supports a number of mail providers, including Gmail and Yahoo, that you can easily connect to. And if you have more than one email, you can upgrade to the Pro version so you can have all your accounts in one app. The app also offers widgets and calendar syncing and also works with Android Wear devices.

Wattpad – Take a quick break or get some reading done with Wattpad. The app offers a good selection of both paid and free content to choose from that span across a range of categories and genres. And if you’re in the writing mood, Wattpad even lets you write your own stories. These can be shared with others and you can even add cover art to make it look like a real book.

Focus To-Do – Working or studying from home entails a lot of distractions. It’s so easy to move from task to task without actually getting anything done. Focus To-Do is a great tool to have on hand to keep you, well, focused. It uses the Pomodoro technique which encourages taking a break every 25 minutes of full, uninterrupted work. In addition to that, Focus To-Do also has additional time and task management tools to help keep you organized and productive throughout the day.

ROCKMAN x DiVE – We all need a break from work and if you’ve ever wondered about the charm of Rockman (also known as Megaman) or retro games in general, then this game may be what you’re looking for.  Developed by Capcom itself, it calls this mobile port an “uncompromised representation” of the original games. The side-scroller really is reminiscent of the original Megaman games and is a really fun way to pass time.

Petal Search – The Huawei AppGallery does have a multitude of apps available and the company is working on adding even more as time passes by. But for apps that you can’t find, you can try Petal Search. It basically acts as a search engine that scours the web for available APKs. Simply type in the name of the app you’re looking for in the search bar and it will direct you to a download of the APK which you can then safely install on your phone.

Conclusion

Those are five top apps we think will help you enjoy the Huawei Y5P and we’re pretty sure there are more out there. As we mentioned earlier, the Huawei AppGallery is growing every day and more and more apps will be available to enjoy across all of Huawei’s devices.

The Huawei Y5P proves that you can get a good smartphone without having to shell out a lot of money. It holds a price tag of just PhP 4,490 and is currently already available for purchase.

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5 reasons why you’ll better enjoy Days Gone for PC

The popular open-world survival horror game Days Gone introduced in 2019 for the PlayStation 4 just became officially available for PC today. As such, it brings new features for more immersive gameplay as well as retains previous game modes that fans enjoyed.

Here are some key differences why you’ll most likely enjoy the game better on PC than its console counterpart.

A variety of supported controllers

Of course, being a PC version, keyboard and mouse input are supported and can be tweaked in terms of sensitivity for aiming, riding your bike with exclusive skins, and more. But for those who are used to playing on consoles, the game also supports first and third-party controllers so there’s no need to learn to game on an unfamiliar platform.

Simply pair your compatible controller with your PC and everything should work normally.

Display customization

The PC version boasts an increased level of detail that you can customize depending on the capabilities of your rig. This is a very welcome addition as the PS4 only comes with standard internals and utilizing a dedicated gaming PC would offer more control to fine-tune the game’s graphics.

Additionally, players will also be able to experience a better field of view and foliage draw distances.

This should make visuals for its New Game Plus, Survival, and Challenge modes more customized to your preference. And with a list of system requirements that is fairly accessible to a wide range of gamers, a lot will be able to enjoy the full potential of the game.

Super-resolution photo mode

I personally have fun with games that have photo modes as I like taking scenic (sometimes funny) moments in-game. And with Super-resolution Photo mode, you can choose to go up close with your subject and still maintain detail and clarity and show the most subtle lines and creases in the skin or textures.

21:9 ultra-wide monitor support

Imagine the detail with its display customization and even Super-resolution Photo mode working together and shown in ultra-wide aspect ratio. Depending on the size of your 21:9 display, your peripheral vision could also come into play and give you the advantage to avoid being flanked by enemies.

But most importantly, with a wider monitor, you see more of the environment that results in a more immersive gaming experience.

Unlocked framerate

And probably the most significant upgrade from the console is the capability to go for high framerates to make use of today’s powerful gaming desktops. This means players will get to enjoy high frame rates that would make for smoother movements and better overall gameplay even while fending off groups of Freakers.

BONUS: Mod support

Let’s admit it. Game mods, although unofficial, are notorious with PC users and can be really fun and funny to do every once in a while.

Apart from changing the protagonist, Deacon St. John, into another absurd character, for example, there are also some fan-made mods with extra gameplay content in the past, so it’s also a possibility for this title.

And with no news of upcoming sequels for Days Gone, having unofficial content is not that farfetched.

Are you ready to once again experience the adventures of Deacon St. John through better, more immersive visuals? Days Gone for PC is now available for PhP 2,490 over at Steam.

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