Samsung teases Galaxy Z family for August debut

Samsung’s Unpacked event is just around the corner and Dr. TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications at the company has shared some of the things we will be seeing.

In line with their one-liner teaser, “Get ready to unfold”, Samsung has confirmed that it will be unveiling the third generation of its foldable devices. In the release, Dr. TM Roh explains that the company has listened to its users and has provided better multitasking features and improved durability.

Roh also says that this new generation is intended to reach more people which may be a hint at more affordable pricing and wider availability.

“This past year, new technologies continued to reshape the way we live. Our collaboration with trusted industry partners allowed us to drive seamless experiences that offer more personalization and versatility than ever,” says Dr. TM Roh, “As we enter this new era of agile transformation, I believe that open ecosystems are the only way to accelerate innovation and give people more freedom to create their own experiences that are best for their lifestyles.”

At the event, expect to see a better, more durable Galaxy Z Fold that will supposedly open up new ways of creating content, working, and connecting with other people. Alongside it will be a new Galaxy Z Flip that, according to Samsung, will have a more “refined style, armed with more durable, stronger materials.”

“I firmly believe these devices will answer the call for the versatile mobile technology we need as we navigate the open road ahead,” says Roh.

In addition to the new generation of Galaxy foldable devices, Samsung will also be debuting a new S-pen designed specifically for this series. The company also confirms that it will not be announcing a new Note device just yet and will instead focus on expanding its new line.

Apart from the new devices, Samsung also details cooperating with Google to further widen the ecosystem of foldables. This was done to ensure that more apps will be able to fully utilize this unique form factor. Some of the apps mentioned include Google Duo, Youtube, and Microsoft Teams.

The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event will go live on August 11 10 PM. Those who register early can also get a PhP 2000 gift certificate from Samsung.

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5 top apps for the Huawei Y5P

08/21/2020

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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