The MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ is set to be unveiled on May 7 at the MediaTek Dimensity Developer Conference. The upcoming chipset will have a focus on artificial intelligence (AI), and is expected to provide high-end CPU performance. Reports claim that the prime Cortex-X4 core clocks up to 3.4GHz, going up from the base Dimensity 9300’s 3.25GHz. However, the remaining cores are slated to operate at the same clock speeds. These are three Cortex-X4 cores at 2.85GHz and four Cortex-A720 cores at 2.0GHz. The awaited chip is also rumored to feature a boosted AI Processing Unit (APU) and an overcloc ..read more

ZTE Devices Philippines has just launched the nubia V60 Design, a new entry-level smartphone via their Facebook page. This device has a 6.6-inch display with a refresh rate of 90Hz, slated to have HD+ resolution. Powering the V60 Design is a T606 chipset with 4GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. But if users find this lacking, the phone provides expansion via a microSD card. The display panel also has a punch-hole where the 8MP front-facing camera is situated, along with ZTE’s Live Island. It appears to take further inspiration from iPhones, as with the camera housing at the back. Users ..read more

OPPO holds on to their spot in the Top 10 for Global Intellectual Property (IP) Rankings for five years straight. The company secured ninth place globally for patents filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) in 2023, as per the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). In the present day, the Chinese tech giant continues to drive numbers to keep their spot. By the end of the first quarter of 2024, OPPO filed more than 101,000 patent applications with more than 55,000 patents granted. ‘At OPPO, we believe that technological innovation and intellectual property protection are fund ..read more

The Xiaomi 15 is suggested to arrive mid-October with first launch rights for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset. If this report goes through, the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro will become official by then. This information comes from established tipster Digital Chat Station, who stated that this is tentatively scheduled for Q4 of 2024. According to the leak, the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 has a Geekbench single-core score of around 2,700 and a multi-core score of about 10,000. The CPU is slated to have two extra large cores clocking up to 3.6 to 4GHz. The leaker also mentions we should expect a ..read more

Google’s Gemini app for Android users is now available in the Philippines. After some time in select countries, the app can now be downloaded via the local Google Play Store. Gemini (FKA Bard) is Google’s largest AI model, capable of taking on diverse tasks like writing, code generation, and problem-solving. Before, users in the country could only access the model via Google Assistant or its dedicated website. Android users should note that Gemini’s mobile app is compatible with non-folding devices. Likewise, Samsung and Pixel foldables running Android 12 and above with at least 4GB of RAM ar ..read more

YouTube AI tools have been in development to help creators with brainstorming for ideas with their next video. As of late, YouTube has been rolling out new AI-related features to enhance the platform. While many of these have been experimental, the latest feature aims to help creators come up with new content ideas. On YouTube’s support page, the company announced that they’re working on generative AI. The integration will work as a content inspiration tool for creators. This tool is designed to help creators brainstorm what to share on their channels. Google noted that this tool can be used ..read more

Universal Music Group (UMG) and TikTok have announced a new licensing agreement, re-allowing the platform to use UMG’s music catalog. UMG noted that this agreement is ‘multi-dimensional’, and will deliver significant industry-leading benefits for their artists, songwriters, and labels. The collaboration between the organizations is built on sharing the commitment in helping artists reach their creative and commercial potential. The companies have also agreed on delivering improved remuneration for the songwriters and artists under UMG. ‘This new chapter in our relationship with TikTok focuses ..read more

In our written review, we learned that the Infinix Note 40 Pro+ is a good all-around smartphone with lots of battery and charging features you’d normally see in flagship device. However, we wanted to dig deeper and see if the Mediatek Dimensity 7020 with 12GB of RAM (and additional 12GB Extended RAM) is good enough for a variety of mobile games. Check out our gaming review of the Infinix Note 40 Pro+ below: The Infinix NOTE 40 Pro+ has a suggested retail price (SRP) of PHP 13,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB variant. The NOTE 40 Pro+ is available at Infinix’s official stores, with promo prices ..read more

More and more smartphones are coming out with with 5G connectivity, consumers are looking for such feature as a must. In the 1st quarter of 2024, we selected the 6 best capable smartphones that support 5G networks of Smart, Globe and DITO. Check out our video below for the full list: The post Watch: 5G Smartphones under Php20,000 (Q1, 2024) appeared first on YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews ..read more

If there’s one segment that becomes more and more competitive each year, it’s the budget tablet market. While older tablets could barely run games, that isn’t the case today. One good example of a new budget tablet is the new Oppo Pad Neo. If you’re familiar with OPPO’s lineup of tablets, you can think of this as the entry-level model. It only packs a Helio G99 processor and 8GB of RAM, but if you just need a tablet to watch movies or videos and play light games, it’s more than enough. With an SRP of just PHP 15,999, it’s also very affordable. Given how competitive the market is though, is it ..read more