Samsung Galaxy A71 and Note10 Lite launches in the Philippines, starts at PHP 22,990!

On schedule, Samsung launched two of its newest phones in the Philippines, the Galaxy A71 and Note10 Lite.

Note10 Lite

Affordable Samsung phones with Infinity-O screens

Samsung Galaxy A71 is a modern mid-ranger with a stylish Prism design in Black, Silver, Blue, and Silver.

What makes it special is it uses a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with the same Note10-like Infinity-O notch and an In-Display fingerprint scanner. That makes it one of the rare mid-range phones with such type of screen.

Inside the phone are the 8nm Snapdragon 730 octa-core processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB expandable storage, and massive 4,500mAh battery with USB-C 25W fast charge support.

It is also the Samsung phone with a 64MP quad-camera system with Super Steady Video, and Live Video modes.

For selfies, it highlights a large 32MP f/2.2 snapper.

Basically, this could be an affordable phone to get for aspiring content creators in need of a high-resolution camera.

Samsung Galaxy A71 Specs

Display: 6.7-inch 2.5D Super AMOLED screen w/ FHD+ 2400 x 1080 resolution at 393 ppi

CPU: 2.2GHz 64-bit Snapdragon 730 octa-core processor

GPU: Adreno 618

RAM: 8GB

ROM: 128GB expandable via microSD card slot up to 512GB (dedicated)

Back Camera: 64MP f/1.8 w/ PDAF + 12MP f/2.2 ultra wide-angle lens + 5MP f/2.4 macro + 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor w/ LED flash

Selfie Camera: 32MP f/2.2

Battery: 4,500mAh w/ 25W fast charging

OS: Android 9.0 Pie w/ One UI 2.0

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5, FM Radio, GPS, GLONASS, dual SIM

Sensors: Accelerometer, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, USB-C, Colors: prism crush black, silver, blue, silver

Dimensions: 163.6 x 76.0 x 7.7 mm

Weight: 179 g

Price: PHP 22,990

Note10 Lite screen

Next is the Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite. As the name suggests, it is the more affordable version of the flagship Galaxy Note 10 series. It is available in Aura Glow, Aura Black, and Aura Red colorways.

You can write notes on its screen using the S Pen

Since it is a note device, it has the Bluetooth S Pen that you can use to jot down notes, draw, and more. It even has the Air Command feature to give users quick and easy access to editing and sharing files.

The highlights are the square triple-cam setup and the S Pen

For the specs, it is fairly good. You get the 2.7GHz 64-bit Exynos 9810 octa-core processor, Mali-G72 MP18 GPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB expandable storage, 4,500mAh battery, 12MP triple-camera system, and a 32MP f/2.2 snapper.

This device is specifically made for those in need of a phablet with a robust stylus without the need of spending for an expensive flagship Note device.

Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite Specs

Display: 6.7-inch 2.5D Super AMOLED screen w/ FHD+ 2400 x 1080 resolution at 393 ppi

CPU: 2.7GHz 64-bit Exynos 9810 octa-core processor

GPU: Mali-G72 MP18

RAM: 8GB

ROM: 128GB expandable via microSD card slot up to 1TB (dedicated)

Back Camera: 12MP f/1.7 w/ OIS + 12MP f/2.2 123-degree ultra-wide-angle camera + 12MP f/2.4 OIS 2x telephoto camera w/ LED flash

Selfie Camera: 32MP f/2.2

Battery: 4,500mAh w/ 25W fast charging

OS: Android 9.0 Pie w/ One UI 2.0

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5, FM Radio, GPS, GLONASS, dual SIM

Sensors: Accelerometer, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, USB-C, S Pen, Dolby Atmos, Colors: aura glow, aura black, aura red

Dimensions: 163.7 x 76.1 x 8.7 mm

Weight: 199 g

Price: PHP 29,990

Price and availability

The Samsung Galaxy A71 is priced at PHP 22,990. It is available for pre-order from Feb 5 to 14, 2020. Those who will pre-order it will receive a FREE JBL Clip 3 speaker and  2 months of ad-free YouTube Premium and YouTube Music worth PHP 4,000. On Feb 15, you can grab it at the nearest Samsung store in your area.

On the other hand, the Galaxy Note10 Lite is priced at PHP 29,990. It available fo pre-order from Feb 14 to 16 and it will come with a FREE JBL GO 2 speaker priced at PHP 2,299.

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Google confirms decline in hardware sales: Is Pixel 4 to blame?

Alphabet held its Q4 2019 earnings call yesterday (February 3), and we learned how much money YouTube is making for the first time. The Google parent company also shed some light on hardware sales, painting what seems to be a mixed picture.

Alphabet didn’t give exact figures for the hardware business or specific devices, but executives repeatedly noted a decline in hardware sales or revenue (h/t: Motley Fool). Nevertheless, the Other Revenues division, which includes hardware, was up by 10% year-on-year (hitting $5.3 billion). This growth was due to YouTube and Play Store earnings.

The company did however briefly note which devices were selling well, saying the new Google Nest Mini and Nest Hub Max were “selling well” over the holiday period. Alphabet also said the Pixel 3a series “sold well” in 2019, but what about the Pixel 4?

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“With Pixel 4, we continue to build out our capabilities and are keenly focused on execution, delivering great user experiences and broadening our distribution,” said Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai during the call, not mentioning sales at all.

This suggests that Google’s flagship series didn’t meet early hardware sales expectations. It wouldn’t be a surprise though, as we had just as much criticism as praise in our Pixel 4 review. Between the disappointing battery life, poorly supported face unlock, and paltry amount of base storage, it’s clear Google could’ve done so much better. But the phone also offered a 90Hz OLED screen, excellent picture quality, and stock Android.

It doesn’t help that Google’s latest flagship isn’t available in the likes of India, where the Soli radar chip used for gestures doesn’t have certification.

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This new AI model will badmouth you for putting trash in the wrong bin

When I’m at airports, I often get confused as to which trash and recycling bin I should throw my rubbish into. A new solution from a Canadian AI company, Initutaive AI, might come in handy. The firm has developed Oscar, an image-detection based AI, that recognizes objects in your hand and guides you to put things in correct bins. Oh, and that’s not all: If you throw stuff in the wrong bin, Oscar will scold you for your mistake. Does that count as trash talk? The company’s founders, Hassan Murad and Vivek Vyas, aim to build the world’s largest dataset for garage items…

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Huawei FreeBuds 3 Valentine Red Edition launches in the Philippines

At the recent MateBook D 15 launch, Huawei also showcased a special edition FreeBuds 3.

Huawei FreeBuds 3 Valentine Red Edition

Huawei FreeBuds 3 Valentine Red Edition, the TWS for the ladies

The TWS is dubbed as the Huawei FreeBuds 3 Valentine Red Edition. As the name suggests, it will come in a shiny red colorway for both the earbuds and the case.

The good news? The price tag is the same as other FreeBuds 3 colorways at PHP 8,990. In addition, if you will get it from February 4 to 18, 2020 on Shopee, it will be priced at just PHP 6,990.

That's a sweet deal as you will get great comfort, sound quality, noise-cancelation, and connectivity features in a giftable new colorway for less during the sale period.

To recall, the FreeBuds 3 is Huawei's most advanced TWS (True Wireless Stereo) earbuds yet.

To know more about it, you may read our full review here.

What do you guys think? Are you excited to own the Valentine Red FreeBuds 3?

Source: Huawei

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How to trace an image in Adobe Illustrator

All hail the power of Adobe Illustrator. Whether you’re a pro or an amateur, it’s the go-to software when you want to create a vector image. There is an insane number of features wrapped up in Illustrator, but it can be tough to figure them out.

One of the most common things people need to do is trace an image for a vector. Here are some tips and tricks on how to trace an image in Illustrator.

How to trace an image in Illustrator like a pro

If you’re wondering how to trace an image in Illustrator, it’s actually pretty easy:

1. Before you can turn your image into a vector, you have to decide what image to use. It might be from Photoshop or it might be a family photo. To make your selection, you just follow the following commands:

Click on the File menu and locate the Place option (Shift+Ctrl+P).

Now you can choose your image and place it where you want to trace.

2. After you’ve added your image, you’re going to have to make sure you go back to the Select tool.

3. Now that you have your image and you’re set to select, open the Window menu. There you’ll find the Image Trace option nestled between Graphic Styles and Info.

4. Once you select Image Trace, you should see a menu pop up on your screen. On this menu, select Preview at the bottom left corner and then select your color mode. Modes can be grayscale, black and white, or color. Once you’ve set your mode, you can drag the slider that will either say Color, Grayscale, or Threshold to select your color density.

5. Hopefully, you haven’t had enough of sliders yet because it’s time for three more. Select the Advanced tab in the Image Trace window. Next, you’ll adjust these three sliders:

• Adjust Paths until your image looks clear.
• Drag the Corners slider until the edges of your image are crisp but not sharp and jagged.
• Use Noise to decrease the total number of extra pixels.

6. That’s the manual work done, so now you can click Trace and let Adobe Illustrator do the rest!

What else can I do with Adobe Illustrator?

So now you know how to trace an image in Illustrator, but tracing images is just one of the many things that you can do. After all, it’s called Adobe Illustrator, not Adobe Tracer, right? A little bit of hard work and instruction can help you knock down the learning curve and start creating incredible artwork from your computer.

If you’re ready to go to the next level with your Adobe Illustrator skills, we’ve got the in-depth learning kit for you. You can take your time and work through almost 35 hours of content and potentially turn your passion for art into a career. All of the lessons to get you started are right in the 2020 Adobe Illustrator CC Master Class Bundle.

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