Speed Philippines - July - August 2021

In this issue

As we start another school year of remote learning, Speed takes a look at what lessons we’ve learned from the past year and what we can do to pass with flying colors—or at least do better—this time around.

We also list down five YouTube channels for some learning inspo, as well as seven TikTok accounts that not only entertain but also educate.

Get to know Marielle Eduardo, a Taiwan-based Pinay who shot for the stars and landed her dream job as an astronomer.

On the cover of the July-August issue is cosplay icon, entrepreneur, and gaming royalty Alodia Gosiengfiao, who has been tapped by realme to empower the local gaming community to capture infinite possibilities.

SERIOUSLY POWERFUL - Leica Leitz 1

Not content with just lending its name to other smartphone camera systems, Leica has unveiled its own handset sporting the iconic red logo.

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GOOD SPECS FOR LESS - TECNO Camon 17

Looking for a reasonably priced device with a compelling set of specs? Take a look at TECNO Mobile’s Camon 17 series.

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SAVAGE GAMING - Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2

Performance hungry gamers, this may just be the phone you’re looking for.

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CHEAPER THAN AIRPODS - Beats Studio Buds

If you find the AirPods or AirPods Pro price too high, then maybe you should check out these P8,190 Beats Studio Buds.

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SONIC TRIUMPH - Sony WF-1000XM4

Sony’s latest TWS earbuds in the critically acclaimed 1000X series is a sonic triumph. Called the Sony WF-1000XM4, these earbuds are powered by a more capable Sony V1 chip, which improves the active cancellation of high frequencies and achieves 40% lower noise levels overall compared to the QN1e chip found in the WF-1000XM3.

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AFFORDABLE AUDIO POWER - Google Pixel Buds A-Series

Priced at $99, the Pixel Buds A-Series aims to bring premium features at an impressive value.

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FOR WFH AND ON-THE-GO PEEPS - JBL Live Pro+ TWS and Live Free NC+ TWS

Now that meetings, classes, events, and a lot of social gatherings have already migrated to the virtual space, you need to invest in a good pair of earphones—preferably wireless ones so you don’t have to be tethered to your desk.

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BUDGET GAMING BEAST - TECNO Mobile POVA 2

TECNO Mobile has added yet another item to its roster of wallet-friendly smartphones. This time, it’s the gaming-focused POVA 2, which introduces several upgrades over the original POVA including a faster chipset and a sizable battery.

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POWERFUL, BUT CAMERA PERFORMANCE IS SUBPAR - POCO X3 Pro

An upgraded version of 2020’s POCO X3 NFC, the POCO X3 Pro is packed with features that don’t fall short of performance. It’s made for multitaskers and gamers who don’t want to shell out big bucks on their day-to-day smartphone.

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WELL-ROUNDED MIDRANGE - TCL 20 Pro 5G

An outlier in the midrange Android smartphone game, the TCL 20 Pro 5G approximates the camera capabilities and display technology you can expect from flagship devices costing twice as much.

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CANCEL CULTURED - JBL Live 660NC

There are a number of active noise-canceling over-ear headphones in the market, but many—if not most— of them cost a pretty penny. The JBL Live 660NC is a relatively affordable pair that features active noise cancellation (ANC) and JBL’s signature sound. Is it equipped to challenge its more expensive rivals?

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BOOSTED TO PERFORM - Infinix Hot 10 Play G35

When Infinix upgraded the Hot 10 Play with a faster chipset and bigger storage capacity, the Hong-Kong based company was no doubt aiming for one thing: above-par performance. First launched last January, the entry-level smartphone now sports a more powerful MediaTek Helio G35 octa-core chip—a step up from the Helio G25 of the earlier model—and a bigger memory and storage.

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GOOD PICK FOR CASUAL USERS - Nokia 1.4

The iPad Air was always the odd duck in Apple’s iPad lineup. Until now, it’s only standout feature was that it was thinner and prettier than the regular iPad while being slightly faster. That’s just no longer the case.

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Speed Philippines Magazine Description:

Speed brings together not only the most up-to-date but also the most interesting tech news. And this well-curated selection of the coolest tidbits is wrapped in an entertaining and informative package that appeals to hard-core techies and newbies alike.

Speed features the hottest electronic, computer, mobile, audio/video, photography, green, sports, and automotive products—a diverse and exciting sampling of what’s essential to the fast-paced lifestyle.