The Huawei MatePad T 10s could be your family’s next tablet

If you’ve read our Huawei MatePad T 10s review, you’ve probably seen how it’s not just capable of productivity tasks but it’s also useful for sitting back and relaxing either alone or with a group. And with our current situation, it’s really wiser to just stay indoors even during the weekends. If you have your family or friends staying with you, this tablet might just add more reasons for everyone to gather and spend time all together. Here are some reasons why:

Access to AppGallery

This is where it all starts. The content, games, and programs you can access at the company’s AppGallery will further make use of the tablet’s features and aim to enhance the experience for all. As you have already known, AppGallery is Huawei’s armory of apps available for download. Most of the used apps are available via the AppGallery but you can also use its Petal Search widget to easily look for more apps or software that you need.

And with its access to thousands of apps, you can turn ordinary weekends indoors into a series of fun activities shared with everyone.

Movie nights!

With a 10.1-inch Full HD IPS screen, the device provides a good amount of screen real estate not just for typing and browsing, but also for watching TV shows and movies. We’ve mentioned in our review that it gives good colors with dark blacks plus, since it uses an IPS display, viewing angles should be wide enough to accommodate everyone. So download some video streaming apps via AppGallery, get some popcorn, and watch some of your favorite TV shows with the gang.

Although if you want to watch on a bigger display, simply use the tablet to cast onto a compatible TV for a more immersive experience.

Sound tripping

If it’s simply a lazy day, hanging out and jamming to some tunes is one of the best things to do especially on a Sunday morning. And it’s a good thing that the tablet’s dual speakers can go really loud with good audio quality. We know it’s always better to have dedicated speakers for playing music but we’re also sure that there are times that you just want to listen to some music right away with no plans of getting up to set up a speaker. The tablet’s stereo speakers are exactly for those times.

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Capable of gaming

Sometimes, the competitive spirit comes out between families and friends. And when it’s time to settle something, it’s always more exciting to settle it over a round of your preferred game! The Huawei Kirin 710A octa-core chipset powers the tablet and is matched with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. This makes sure that the device can handle resource-heavy tasks like gaming decently with ample storage to keep more than a handful of games readily available.

If you demand more storage for more games, slide in up to 512GB of microSD and you’re all set to download more games from the AppGallery.

Long-lasting performance

Equipped with a 5100mAh battery, the MatePad T 10s can last a long time on a single charge. For our review, we were able to fully use it for watching on Netflix and browsing online for two to three days without charging. So when you simply need it to last through the night, you wouldn’t have to worry about looking for the nearest wall socket.

Plus, it supports fast charging so you can simply plug it in for a bit and enjoy more power to use for the night.

Final thoughts

We can’t stress enough how it’s better to just stay at home while we’re still trying to get over this pandemic. And devices like the Huawei MatePad T 10s do help make our lives indoors more efficient for productivity and more enjoyable for entertainment. Not to mention the fact that it’s also a great way to spend time together with your loved ones.

The Huawei MatePad T 10s is priced at PhP 12,999 and has access to tons of available apps via AppGallery or the Petal Search widget. If you want to know more about it, you may read our full review.

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vivo V25 Series: Color-changing Photochromic 2.0 with professional-grade cameras!

09/28/2022

This is a sponsored post by vivo Philippines

Sometimes, having a phone with a dull design and only takes okay photos might leave us wanting more, especially if we value high-quality images to preserve special moments or maybe a design that reflects more who you are. 

vivo’s latest flagship offerings from the vivo V25 series not only come with a capable set of cameras, they also boast the entire lineup as the Night Portrait Master and the company promises to pull off high-quality, low light images. 

The top of the line model is the vivo V25 Pro that comes with a main camera with what the company calls Extreme Night Vision, among other notable imaging features. It also has 12GB RAM + 8GB Extended RAM, and a 120Hz display. 

The unit we have on hand, the vivo V25, is armed with the same 64MP main sensor with a 50MP Eye AF selfie camera. Finally, there’s also the vivo V25e that sports a 32MP Eye AF selfie. Apart from that, the V25e pretty much has everything the same as V25’s internals.

Let’s take a look at some of the features of V25 and how it would help you achieve those professional-grade photos while being an all-around everyday device

Lively design

Just like what we’ve seen in the V23 5G that Vikka reviewed, the V25 series comes with its Photochromic technology for its design that allows it to have a color-changing feature. Although this time, it’s now an improved Photochromic version 2.0 that features a Light Molecular material that reacts to sunlight or UV light after only seconds of exposure. 

The stronger the UV light, the faster the color will change so you can use your creativity to show off special and unique designs. Do take note that only the Sunrise Gold for V25 and Surfing Blue for V25 Pro have this color-changing properties.

Apart from aesthetics, build quality has also been paid attention to. It comes with a 2.5D thin and light body so it’s easy to hold and operate. It even slides in and out of the pocket easily. 

The V25 is available in two colors – color-changing Sunrise Gold and Diamond Black. Overall, I like how it has this sort of blocky form factor but at the same time has slightly chamfered edges that make holding it easy on the hands. 

It looks very elegant with the way the back panel looks and feels. The camera module, with its golden outlines, also exudes a classy vibe.

Quality cameras

For the camera of the V25, let’s first begin with its selfie shooter. 

Its 50-megapixel Eye AF promises ultra-clear self portraits thanks to its high-resolution sensor and autofocus that track and predict your movements. This ensures you’re in sharp focus and better preserves details.

Here are some sample shots.

Meanwhile, for the rear, the system is headlined by a 64-megapixel OIS Ultra-sensing camera. This is then accompanied by an 8-megapixel wide-angle and 2-megapixel macro sensors. 

On top of those, the mechanism is supported by a combined OIS and EIS technologies that work together for a more stabilized performance. This makes it possible to achieve better images and footage especially for its Super Night Video mode. 

There are also many other camera features to play around with to come up with different effects and look for your shots like Time Lapse, Bokeh Flare Portrait, AI HD Portrait, and more. 

Its slew of camera features including special video functions (4K video, HDR video, Multi-Style Portrait Video, etc) make this entire series suitable for content creators like us who need more creative spaces and features so we could put together content in unique ways. 

An everyday performer

As a smartphone for everyday use, the V25 is also more than capable with its combination of an extended 8GB (+8GB) RAM and 256GB storage capacity 

This allowed us to multitask and switch between apps especially when we needed to accomplish quick tasks on the go. Plus, its 6nm flagship energy-saving chip ensures that the device is as power-efficient as it can be whether we’re on social media or streaming TV shows.

Additionally, consuming content is always an enjoyable experience since the phone boasts its 6.4-inch 90Hz Ultra Vision display and an immersive sound system thanks to its large chamber speakers and an all-around audio enhancement software.

And when we needed extra power when playing games, its MediaTek D900 2.4GHz processor also supplies the required amount of kick while keeping the phone’s temperature in check using its liquid cooling system.

Not only that, its Game Boost Mode ensures that it can unleash all the potential of its processor for that performance leap needed to win your match. You’d also want to know that the company employed a Game Antenna Design found at the top left and right corners of the phone to provide full signal coverage and avoid unnecessary interference. 

In terms of topping up its battery after an entire day’s use, its 44W FlashCharge will not make you wait long before the phone is full and ready to be used again. It promises up to 35% of battery for a 15-minute charge, and up to 61% of juice when plugged in for 30 minutes to fill up its 4500mAh all-day battery capacity.

Final thoughts

With its lightweight and color-changing body, a set of more than capable cameras front and back that capture professional-quality images, video capabilities, and a solid every performer, the vivo V25 ticks the right boxes for the modern smartphone user that won’t settle for sub-par performance.

Plus, the fact that it can do all those while being able to fully charge more than half of its battery in 30 minutes is also a big plus for power users who are always on the go.

Price and availability

The vivo V25 is priced at PhP 23,999 while the more affordable V25e is at PhP 17,999. If you want to go for the Pro model, the V25 Pro comes with a PhP 29,999 price tag. 

Purchasing them comes with a free SIM card, clock speaker, and Bluetooth Neck Band until supplies last. The vivo V25 is available online starting September 24 via Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, and vivo e-store.

For those who prefer getting from offline stores, it will be available starting October 1 via all vivo concept stores and kiosks nationwide. It is also available via installment plans at Home Credit or thru major credit cards.

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