Huawei MateBook 14 with 2K screen and AMD 4000 H-Series will go official in PH soon!

Huawei Consumer BG today teased that the company will soon launch the MateBook 14 2020 with AMD 4000 H-Series in the Philippines.

MateBook 14 2020

The new work or school at home laptop to get?

Huawei shared that the new notebook will go official in the country on Friday, October 9, 2020, at 4PM as a part of its "1+8+n" ecosystem strategy.

Soon in PH!

To recall, the laptop was first introduced in China last August. It boasts an ultra-slim design at 15.9 mm, a touchscreen 14-inch 2K FullView 3:2 screen, and the new 7nm AMD Ryzen 4000 H-Series mobile processors.

Likely, it'll be available in either Ryzen 5 4600H or the Ryzen 7 4800H with Vega 7 GPU.

This laptop also has its own Huawei Shark Fin cooling system, up to 16GB RAM, up to 512GB storage, 56WHr battery, USB-C 65W fast charger, and Huawei Share. It is also lightweight weighing at just 1.49 kg.

In Europe, MateBook 14 starts at EUR 849 or around PHP 48K out of straight conversion. Normally, EUR pricing is higher than PH pricing.

Aside from the new MateBook 14, Huawei also announced that the MatePad T 10s will officially start its offline sale on the same date.

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Google defers plans to charge 30% mandatory Play Store commission in India

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority

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• Google is delaying its plans to charge a 30% mandatory Play Store commission in India.
• The company’s decision seems like a reaction to the retaliation from Indian startups.
• Indian payments startup Paytm has already launched a rival app store with some popular apps.

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Google is deferring its controversial new Play Store billing policy in India to March 31, 2022. The new rules stop apps from circumventing Google’s payment system and are scheduled to come into effect globally from September 21. They will ensure Google gets its 30% commission on all paid apps and in-app purchases.

In its latest blog post, Google says that it’s setting up listening sessions and policy workshops with leading Indian startups. The internet giant is also extending the time for developers in India to integrate the Google Play billing system so they can implement a UPI payment option. UPI is a unified payment system in India that facilitates the instant transfer of funds between two bank accounts. It is widely used for online transactions in the country and Google Pay is one of the many apps that offer the payment method.

In addition, Google also clarifies that its policy of taking a 30% cut on Play Store transactions is not new. The company claims that more than 97% of developers with apps on the Google Play Store already comply with it. Google also reiterates that the policy only applies to less than 3% of developers. While Google will enforce its in-app purchase policies more strictly in the future, it has promised that it’ll provide better third-party store support in Android 12.

Indian startups fire back

Google’s decision to delay the enforcement of its new policy in India comes days after reports of retaliation from Indian startups. Last week, it was reported that 150 startups in the country are mulling an alternative app marketplace that can take on the Google Play Store. In fact, Paytm, one of the largest wallet apps in India, has already launched a mini app store containing popular apps such as 1mg, Practo, Domino’s Pizza, Gaana, and more. The startup claims that more than 300 firms have signed up for its Play Store rival.

Google surely chose the wrong time to announce its policy revisions, especially since Apple is already facing criticism for requiring app developers to use its payment systems. We’ll have to wait and see if this retaliation from Indian startups stirs up a larger mutiny against Google’s policy revisions globally.

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Confirmed: Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is coming to India later this month

Credit: Xiaomi

• Xiaomi is bringing the Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro to India.
• The announcement follows the duo’s European debut last week.
• It seems that the Mi 10T Lite will not be launched in the country.

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The Xiaomi Mi 10T triplets made their debut last week in Europe, but they weren’t likely to remain a continental exclusive for long. Now, Xiaomi India has confirmed that at least two of them will arrive in India on October 15.

Xiaomi’s confirmation follows a brief teaser tweet published on Sunday which hinted at the flagship Mi 10T Pro’s imminent arrival. While the company uses “series” to describe the devices, it only mentions the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro in its confirmation tweet. The Mi 10T Lite will seemingly not arrive in India.

Credit: Xiaomi India

It seems unlikely that Xiaomi will add rumored battery and chipset buffs to the Indian Mi 10T Pro. The phone will still pack a Snapdragon 865 according to Xiaomi’s website, while a 5,000mAh battery is also expected; both figures are arguably more than adequate. The 108MP rear snapper and variable 144Hz LCD screen will also make a return.

Xiaomi India will debut the devices on October 15 at 12 PM IST (2:30 AM ET), so expect more concrete pricing details to emerge then. But if smartphone pricing in the Indian market is used as a precedent, expect the €449 (~$526) Xiaomi Mi 10T and €599 (~$702) Mi 10T Pro to come in well below their European prices.

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Deal: BTB cuts prices of select DJI items, Osmo Pocket comes with over PHP 9K off

Beyond the Box today shared on Facebook that it has dropped the prices of several DJI products in the Philippines.

Osmo Pocket

DJI PH price cut alert!

The items included in the price cut are the Mavic Mini, Mavic Mini Fly More Combo, Osmo Pocket, Osmo Mobile 3, and Osmo Mobile 3 Combo.

To recall, Mavic Mini is a small and ultra-lightweight yet easy-to-fly-drone weighing at just 249 grams. Osmo Pocket, on the other hand, is a super-compact handheld gimbal camera with three-axis stabilization and a 1/2.3-inch sensor that can record up to 4K 60fps videos. Osmo Mobile 3 is a foldable gimbal designed for mobile phones.

The one who enjoyed the biggest sale is the Osmo Pocket with PHP 9,210 off coming from its original SRP.

Here are the new prices of the DJI devices:

DJI Mavic Mini - PHP 20,699 (PHP 19,990 new SRP)

DJI Mavic Mini Fly More Combo - PHP 26,499 (PHP 24,990 new SRP)

DJI Osmo Pocket - PHP 23,990 (PHP 13,990 new SRP)

DJI Osmo Mobile 3 - PHP 6,300 (HPP 4,990 new SRP)

DJI Osmo Mobile 3 Combo - PHP 7,600 (PHP 5,990 new SRP)

To avail of the deals, you may visit the nearest Beyond the Box in your area or message them on Facebook.

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Live images of PS5 leaked and it is MASSIVE!

For the first time, photos of the recently launched PlayStation 5 in the flesh appeared on the Internet.

Live image of PS5 from @MrProWestie

PlayStation 5 is HUGE!

It will be just a month before Sony will officially bring the much-awaited console in the market. There are several footages upcoming titles and photos of PS5, but this one came with a hands-on impression.

PlayStation 5 (Photo from 4Gamers)

The leaked images from Taiwan’s National Communications Commission already gave a clue about the PlayStation 5's gigantic build. The company's executives allow a small group of media and influencers to view the console in action. 

4gamer posted some photos of the PS5 in a vertical position, showing the stands both ways. The blogger noted that its measurement is 390 x 104 x 260 mm and weighs approximately 4.5 kg.

4gamer‘s Yuki Hayashi noted, "It’s interesting that it feels slimmer than the actual size from almost any angle. This is the same whether it is placed vertically or horizontally. The PS5 I shot was supported by the attached stand, but I couldn’t confirm the stand itself in detail." 

He also shared quick gameplay of Godfall.

DualSense controllers (Photo from 4Gamers)

Hayashi also had comments about the new DualSense controllers. He said that the lightbar is integrated more naturally into the pad and feels better than the DualShock 4. He thought at first that they have a matte texture but he felt it was a standard satin finish. Regardless, the controllers are still comfortable to grip.

The PS5 will be available for purchase on November 12 in the US, Japan, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea, before hitting the rest of the world on November 19. 

Are you guys excited?

Via: Unilad

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