realme 8 Pro with 108-megapixel camera officially launched in the PH

realme, the Philippines’ leading smartphone brand in the country, is ready to give Filipinos the power to capture infinity as the realme 8 Series, its most anticipated midrange line, launches first on Lazada on May 12.

Named the no.1 smartphone brand in the Philippines for Q1 of 2021 by research firms Canalys and IDC, realme aims to elevate the lifestyle of every young Filipino with its TechLife products to make them live more conveniently and efficiently daily.

The realme 8 Series was officially revealed to the public via a special livestream featuring Kathryn Bernardo on May 11 on the realme Philippines Facebook page and YouTube channel.

realme 8 Pro: Capture infinity with 108MP camera sensor

There is no stopping content creators and digital savvy Filipinos in their quest for success. This makes the realme 8 Pro their perfect lifestyle partner.

The realme 8 Pro is perfect for photography enthusiasts and content creators thanks to its powerful 108MP quad rear camera setup. It is powered by Samsung’s industry HM2 camera sensor that captures images with eight times more pixels compared to 12MP smartphones.

It also features the world’s first Tilt-shift Time-lapse Video and Starry Time-lapse Video mode on smartphones that can turn the real world into a miniature world and lets users capture the beauty of the night. The Tilt-shift Time-lapse video mode also lets users manually adjust the shape, angle, position, and size of the blur effect.

The realme 8 Pro also features the 50W SuperDart Charge technology and is packed with a 4,500 mAh battery. With this feature, it only takes 17 minutes to reach a battery life of 50% and 47 minutes for 100%, letting users enjoy digital activities and content creation with a shorter charging time.

realme 8: Capture infinity with powerful gaming performance

For gaming enthusiasts, the realme 8 is the top choice. It boasts a powerful MTK Helio G95 processor that delivers the best in gaming. Users can enjoy a smooth and outstanding performance in top mobile games like Mobile Legends, Call of Duty Mobile, League of Legends: Wild Rift, PUBG Mobile, and more.

The realme 8 features 30W Dart Charge and a 5,000 mAh battery — a sleek package ideal for the youth on the go with the growing demand for a smartphone that can keep up with their needs and style.

realme, being committed to the youth, improved the overall design of the realme 8 with its unique design. The ultra-bold “DARE TO LEAP” logo uses a special fluorescent material that absorbs light and emits a magical glow around the camera in low light. This design feature embodies the youth’s trendy and fierce personality, not being afraid to express their emotions and dare to stand out.

The realme 8 Pro comes in two colors — Infinite Blue and Infinite Black, while the realme 8 comes in Cyber Silver and Cyber Black. Both offerings feature a Super AMOLED Display that enhances the clarity and display of the applications for your content creation and gaming needs.

Dare to Leap with the most anticipated realme 8 Series

Coming in the 8+128GB storage variant for both units, the realme 8 Pro will be available for a suggested retail price of PhP 16,990, while the realme 8 will be available for a suggested retail price of PhP 13,990. Both the realme 8 series offerings will be exclusively available at PhP 1,000 off during the Lazada flash sale on May 12.

From May 13 onwards, the realme 8 will be available for purchase at regular price in all realme e-commerce platforms, concept stores, kiosks, and partner dealers nationwide. The realme 8 Pro, on the other hand, will only be available from May 22 onwards. Pre-orders made for the realme 8 Pro from May 11-22 will come with a free realme Buds Air Pro worth PhP 4,990.

In addition, flexible payment plans are also available for the realme 8 Series. The realme squad can purchase these exciting gadgets via Home Credit at 6 or 9-month installment plans for the realme 8 Pro, and at a 6-month installment plan for the realme 8, all at 0 % interest. Installment plans for major credit cards are also available.

realme to co-present the very first PlayMaya tournament

As part of its push to be the top smartphone choice for Filipino gamers, realme is also co-presenting PayMaya’s inaugural PlayMaya tournament on May 14, the nationwide e-sports tournament featuring fan-favorite titles Mobile Legends, Call of Duty Mobile, and PUBG Mobile.

Several activities are in store for gamers and esports fans on that day, including a raffle sponsored by PayMaya and a special celebrity exhibition match featuring the country’s top gaming personalities such as Filipino streamer Ghost Wrecker.

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Google Chrome isn’t your only option, here are faster alternatives

06/20/2023

Google Chrome is a widely-used web browser known for its speed, user-friendly interface, and customization options. Its ability to quickly load and render websites, as well as efficiently handle multiple tabs, makes it a popular choice among users.

However, Chrome has its drawbacks, including high RAM consumption, which can slow down your computer, especially when running multiple tabs or extensions.

Additionally, Chrome has been criticized for compromising user privacy, as it is part of Google’s ecosystem, which collects and sells user data to marketers. In summary, while Google Chrome offers a fast and customizable browsing experience, users should be aware of its resource-intensive nature and potential privacy concerns.

But if you’re a creature of habit, you’ve probably grown accustomed to using Chrome without a second thought not realizing that other browsers exist and may give you a better experience. Here are a couple of browser alternatives to Google Chrome:

Mozilla Firefox

A popular open-source browser is known for its privacy features and customization options. Firefox is more privacy-centric than Chrome and offers comparable speed. With enhanced tracking protection and the ability to block over 2000 trackers, Firefox is a great browser alternative for users concerned about privacy and security.

It has a built-in ad blocker, and it allows users to customize their settings to control how much of their data is collected. Importing your settings, passwords, and other data from Google Chrome to Firefox is also streamlined so it’s easy to make the switch.

Pros:

  • Fast and efficient
  • Focused on user privacy
  • Highly customizable
  • Supports a wide range of extensions
  • Works similarly to Google Chrome

Cons:

  • Can be a bit slow on older computers
  • Not as user-friendly as some other browsers
  • Lacks some features found in other browsers, such as a built-in VPN

Brave

Brave is a privacy-focused web browser developed by Brave Software. It is based on the Chromium web browser as well, but it has been modified to block ads and trackers by default. Brave also has a built-in ad blocker, and it supports features like Tor browsing and fingerprint protection.

Brave also has a cryptocurrency element and gives users their own Brave Wallet. BAT or Basic Attention Tokens are rewarded to users for viewing privacy-preserving ads. There are also crypto widgets for easy access to crypto services such as Binance or Gemini.

Pros:

  • Fast and efficient
  • Secure and private
  • Blocks ads and trackers by default
  • Supports Tor browsing and fingerprint protection
  • Built-in crypto wallet

Cons:

  • Not as popular as some other browsers
  • Can be a bit confusing to use at first
  • Lacks some features found in other browsers, such as a built-in password manager

Microsoft Edge

A Chromium-based browser that is known for its speed and efficiency and a welcome departure from the outdated Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Microsoft has optimized Edge to reduce its footprint and improve memory usage. With features like sleeping tabs to release resources when not in use, Edge becomes a more resource-efficient browser alternative to Chrome. It also has a built-in ad blocker, and it also supports features like tracking prevention and SmartScreen Filter.

And with the addition of the new AI-powered Bing, it becomes a powerful browser alternative to speed up workflow and productivity.

Pros:

  • Fast, efficient, and secure
  • Compatible with Chrome extensions
  • Built-in ad blocker
  • Supports tracking prevention and SmartScreen Filter
  • AI-powered Microsoft Bing is very useful

Cons:

  • Not as customizable as some other browsers
  • Lacks some features found in other browsers, such as a built-in VPN

Arc Browser

Arc Browser is a new web browser that’s based on the Chromium web browser. It is designed to be fast, secure, and privacy-focused. Arc Browser has a built-in ad blocker, and it also supports features like tracking prevention and SmartScreen Filter.

Arc also has a Spaces feature that’s a little similar to having different profiles on Google Chrome. With Spaces, however, you have different spaces within the browser to organize your open tabs. So you can, for example, have a Space for work containing all tabs related to your work and also have a Space for non-work tabs like YouTube or Facebook.

Pros:

  • Fast
  • Built-in ad blocker
  • Supports tracking prevention and SmartScreen Filter
  • Spaces help you stay organized

Cons:

  • New and not as well-established as some other browsers
  • Lacks some features found in other browsers, such as a built-in password manager
  • Not as customizable as some other browsers
  • Might take some getting used to
  • Not yet available on Windows

Final thoughts

For many, Google Chrome is hard to depart from. Either you’re just used to it or you’ve already invested a good amount of time and effort into making it part of your workflow.

And while staying on Google Chrome isn’t a bad thing, other browsers may prove a better fit for some users; especially those who value privacy and speed. Try these out for yourself and see which one is the best for you.

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