realme launches Lazada-exclusive narzo 30A in PH, priced

Leading smart technology brand realme Philippines continues to move toward limitless possibilities and infinite power with the launch of its latest device that will take the gaming experience of Filipinos up a notch— the narzo 30A. Packed with outstanding smartphone essentials such as long battery life, optimal system performance, and trendy design, the #LimitlessGamingMonster is the new gaming partner designed to give Filipinos a competitive gaming experience.

As more Filipinos explore their skills in esports, realme Philippines aims to make this fast-rising industry more inclusive by introducing devices carefully engineered to serve the needs of customers without hurting their wallets.

The narzo 30A is equipped with powerful specs that will cater to the gaming needs of Filipino champions. It is the perfect device for those looking to upgrade to a more efficient smartphone at a lower cost and without the fear of having an easily outdated phone. narzo 30A’s Helio G85 ultra-powerful chipset, 6,000 mAh battery, and 18W Quick Charge, as well as its unique and trendy design are sure to complement the Pinoy techie’s gaming and lifestyle activities.

“We at realme Philippines aim to help the youth realize their limitless potential in the field of mobile gaming. To see a new generation of esports champions, we believe that every aspiring mobile gamer must have access to the right tools that can help them claim the top podium. No Filipino should shy away from enjoying the top mobile games of today just because they don’t have a flagship gaming phone. With the narzo 30A, everyone could be the next big hero,” shared Austine Huang, VP for Marketing at realme Philippines.

The narzo 30A sports a Helio G85 gaming chipset that allows users to have a highly-immersive time playing mobile games like Call of Duty, Mobile Legends, LoL Wild Rift, and Asphalt 9: Legends. With this under its hood, the device can deliver a smooth gaming experience and provide immersive entertainment to casual gamers.

The phone’s octa-core gaming processor together with a powerful GPU allows the device to remain lag-free even when using large applications, deliver a smooth transition from one app to another, and withstand extended use.

The 6000mAh mega battery sported by narzo 30A can support multiple activities such as gaming, online schooling, social media, and other daily routines. Its battery life can last users up to 52 hours of phone calls, 114 hours of music streaming, 27 hours of binge-watching, and 10 hours of playtime. Its fast charging 18W Type-C port ensures that users don’t have to wait long to enjoy their favorite mobile activities again. narzo 30A can also provide power through reverse charging so gamers can enjoy a worry-free mobile game session with their teammates.

The narzo 30A runs on the realme UI, based on Android 10, which is designed to keep in mind the preferences and aesthetics of young tech fanatics. This user interface is seamless and fun to use. More excitingly, narzo 30A users can expect to upgrade to the realme UI 2.0 powered by Android 11 by the third quarter of 2021. With realme’s UI 2.0, users can enjoy floating windows and mini windows if they want to multitask. They will also benefit from the enhanced privacy and security of the realme UI. 2.0 which prompts them to detect spam messages and numbers in just a single tap. Users purchasing the narzo 30A as an upgrade will be assured that this latest software will keep their device up to date on the most recent UI technology.

The narzo 30A, which is available in Laser Black and Laser Blue colorways, is perfect for those who are looking for a modern smartphone but also want to keep it low. Its sleek and unique faux-embossed back panel sets the narzo 30 A’s exterior apart from other models, to give its user a minimalist yet chic gaming companion.

After the introduction of realme’s AIoT products under TechLife, narzo 30A comes as a unifying addition to the narzo line-up. Given its capabilities, narzo 30A does not only make a great gaming device, but it is also the perfect smartphone to play the central role in every realme fan’s Smart lifestyle.

Available in 4GB + 64GB storage variant, the narzo 30A is exclusively retailing via realme’s flagship store on Lazada at PhP 6,490, starting March 25. Even better news for shoppers looking to cop great deals: the narzo 30A will be available for a discounted price of PhP 5,990 and will have free shipping on March 25.

realme fans and supporters who want to get the best deal when purchasing the newest narzo 30A may take advantage of the Php 500 discount during the Lazada Birthday Sale on March 27. Other realme smartphones and AIoT devices will also be offered at discounted prices.

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Huawei MatePad: Top productivity and entertainment apps

08/16/2020

We recently showed you the capabilities of the Huawei MatePad through our detailed review. And if you’re just like us who prefer having a device for productivity even when you’re not in front of your computer, the 10.4-inch tablet really delivers on this aspect.

So after an extended period of using it, we round up the top apps that we’ve been using regularly when it comes to productivity, entertainment, and even for drawing using the Huawei M-Pencil. These are available both on Huawei AppGallery or through the Petal Search widget for faster app searches.

Top Productivity/Utility Apps

Evernote

Evernote has been around for years and has proven itself to be one of the best, most versatile note-taking apps there is. You can create notebooks to organize your notes and these can be labeled, tagged, or sorted so that everything is easy to find. It even has collaboration tools so notes or notebooks can be shared among colleagues and team members so they can edit and add to existing notes.

MS Office

With Microsoft Office programs so widely used, the app becomes a welcome tool in dealing with different types of documents. You open, edit, and create powerpoints, word documents, and even spreadsheets all from this app. And using it on a tablet gives you a lot more screen to work with which makes it even easier to use.

Forest

This app isn’t your ordinary productivity app. It shakes things up by incorporating a reward system so you focus more on your work and spend less time on your device procrastinating. Basically, you earn points when you put your phone or tablet away and accomplish your tasks one by one.

The accumulated points, in return, can be used to plant trees (hence the app’s name). So you’re not only making your boss happy by finishing your work on time, you’re technically making Mother Nature happy as well by being able to contribute to planting trees. As of the time of writing this article, there have been over 845,000 trees planted through the app. Win!

Top Entertainment Apps

As mentioned earlier, the MatePad’s 10.4-inch display gives its users ample screen real estate for productivity. Together with the tablet’s four-piece speaker system, it also plays well for entertainment purposes. Consuming content simply feels more immersive wherever you are.

Netflix

By now, we’re sure you’re already familiar with Netflix. For streaming your favorite TV shows and movies, Netflix offers a wide range of titles — both the classic ones and even new releases. Of course, you have to be subscribed to fully enjoy its services.

Do take note, though, that the Huawei MatePad doesn’t come with Widevine L1 certification so playback resolution for Netflix is maxed out at 480p. Because of this, no high-definition content is available but 480p isn’t so bad when you just want to pass the time watching a couple of episodes from your favorite TV show online.

Viu

Viu caters more to the Asian side of content. Here, you can find the latest Korean dramas and variety shows, Japanese dramas and animation, and Chinese/Taiwanese dramas. Some titles require a subscription to get access to, but it’s generally a mix of free and paid content. For free titles, you can even download them to your device and watch them anytime you want.

Spotify

When it comes to online music streaming, Spotify always comes to mind. Just like Viu, you can opt to use its free service (with limitations, of course) or go premium to unlock all its features including selective queuing of tracks, no ads in between songs, and a lot more.

During downtimes, while doing some tasks on the MatePad, we just let Spotify play in the background and it worked well with its quad-speakers blasting decent volume and quality.

Alto’s Odyssey

If you want entertainment that’s more interactive, you can always check out available games on the AppGallery. But a personal favorite of Vikka on the MatePad is Alto’s Odyssey which is a follow-up title to Alto’s Adventure.

It’s basically a runner style game with eye-candy graphics and a beautiful soundtrack that just makes you play the game for extended hours of time. It’s a really fun game perfect for taking breaks from working. Apart from its normal gaming, you can opt to switch it to its Zen Mode that removes all the competitive aspect of the game like scoring, coins, and power-ups, and just lets you travel peacefully through different immersive environments.

Top Drawing Apps

Pairing the MatePad with the Huawei M-Pencil unlocks a whole new world of features. The pressure sensitivity will give artists the freedom to create realistic strokes. Combined with the MatePad’s anti-fingerprint screen, you won’t have to worry about dirtying your screen when spending long hours creating. So whether you’re taking down notes or creating your next masterpiece, these apps are all great choices.

Bamboo Paper

When you just feel like doing a quick doodle or taking down notes, Bamboo Paper is one of the best apps to whip out. It’s a no-fuss drawing app that provides just enough tools to keep it from being intimidating. It makes the use of virtual notebooks to help organize your sketches or notes. You can even choose the color of the notebook cover as well as the type of paper you want it to have. All in all, it’s a great app that’s able to give you just a little bit more than the essential drawing tools without being too overwhelming.

ArtFlow

ArtFlow is probably one of the most popular drawing apps on the market. And it’s easy to see why. There’s a whole lot of customization options and very in-depth settings that make it the perfect tool for the artist on-the-go.

The app is capable of handling large canvases and provides access to up to 50 layers. It works great with the M-Pencil as it does support pressure sensitivity. There are also a ton of brushes to choose from and you can even export your project as a Photoshop document so you can work on your computer.

The only thing about ArtFlow is that a lot of the great features are paid features. As a free app, it’s still able to provide a lot more tools than most but it’s definitely something to consider investing in if you really want an in-depth drawing app.

Sketchbook

Having been developed by Autodesk, you know Sketchbook will have a lot to offer. For those who don’t know, Autodesk is the company behind the widely popular drawing program, AutoCAD, and industry-standard 3D animation software, Maya.

Initially a paid app, Autodesk made it completely free to use in 2018 so all the paid features found in ArtFlow, like multiple layers, are easily accessible. There are also a ton of brushes and textures to choose from and most, if not all, are customizable.

Bonus

Phone Clone

Now, if you already have existing apps on your phone that you want your MatePad to have. You can actually transfer these in an instant with Phone Clone.

It’s an incredibly easy and useful tool for those who are happy with the set of apps they have on another device and want a no-fuss way to transfer them to the MatePad. You can use Phone Clone to connect two devices and transfer or migrate information such as apps, photos, music, call logs, and even messages. It can even transfer your paid apps to your new device so you won’t have to worry about downloading the purchased app and reconnecting your account again.

To see more performance and drawing on the tablet, watch our video review below:

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