Review: Huawei P30 Pro it’s got “Zooming Magic inside”

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Review: Huawei P30 Pro it’s got “Zooming Magic inside”

With the Huawei P30 Pro is billed as the ‘ultimate evolution in mobile photography’ by its CEO Huawei Consumer Director Richard Yu, Huawei also said they want to ‘re-write the rules of photography’ by bringing better lenses, improved AI and all-around better photography experience to its devices.

Having said that, a focus on the smartphone camera isn’t actually something new for Huawei who, with the Mate 10 Pro and P20 Pro, started ‘re-writing the rules of photography’ a couple of years back, showing photographers that they don’t always need a ‘proper’ camera to capture good photos and the tech giant is continuing on its photographic journey with the P30 Pro that introduces improved camera specs, better ISO, improved low light performance, closer focus and an improved portrait mode to just mention a few of the AI-focused features the P30 Pro has to offer.

The Huawei P30 Pro has a Lecia Quad Camera System built-in which consists of a 40MP f/1.6, 27mm (equivalent) lens, 20MP f/2.2, 16mm (equivalent) lens and an 8MP f/3.4, 125mm (equivalent) lens which Huawei is calling a ‘periscope’ lens. There’s also a Touch Of Flight sensor built-in which, basically, calculates object distances in images allowing for more accurate background blur in portraits and should allow for better separation between subject/background without clipping.

Phase Detection Auto Focus can be found on the wide, ultra-wide and telephoto lens while Optical Image Stabilisation can be found on the 40MP and 8MP shooters.
The 8MP f/3.4 periscope lens comes equipped with 5x optical zoom and you also get access to 10x hybrid zoom as well as 50x digital zoom.

While the huge megapixels and impressive zoom are standout features, one of the most interesting things discussed at the launch was the introduction of the RYYB (red, yellow, yellow, blue) sensor rather than the typical RGGB (red, green, green, blue) sensor found in other smartphones and cameras. Huawei says this change allows more light to be absorbed by the sensor, improving low light performance.

To help low light performance even further, Huawei has increased the maximum ISO to 409,600 (on the P20 Pro it was 102,400) and fans of macro photography will be happy to hear that the Huawei P30 Pro has a close focus distance of 2.5cm.

On the front, you find a 32MP f/2.0 selfie camera that uses the same bokeh effects as the rear camera and you can also add beauty effects so you’re Instagram-ready. Unlike some other smartphone creators, Huawei has chosen to go with a dewdrop front camera design rather than an in-screen cutout but this doesn’t change the fact that the screen-to-body ratio is impressive. You also get access to the HDR and low-light modes when working with the selfie camera.

As well as improving the camera, Huawei has worked hard to improve the software, bringing a new HDR+ mode to the smartphone, which Huawei says will make capturing backlit portraits easier, and AI stabilisation has been worked on which is used, in conjunction with the OIS to reduce camera shake. AI HDR+ gives the smartphone machine learning powers but Huawei says this was done before the smartphone was released and it doesn’t mean the device studies data from users to improve images as you progress on your photographic journey with it. It does mean, however, that the smartphone can recognise scenes and adjust colour, contrast, brightness, exposure, noise reduction and image sharpening to suit. For example, hold the P30 Pro up to the sky with the AI mode enabled and it will say ‘Blue Sky’ to let you know it’s making adjustments for this.
There’s a 6.47-inch display with an in-screen fingerprint sensor for unlocking the smartphone, Qi wireless charging is available, or, if you want to speed things up, you can use one of Huawei’s fast chargers (40w USB-C charging will get you from 0-70% battery charge in 30 minutes – impressive). The device is rated IP68 for water-resistance so you don’t need to worry about water damage should you be the type who takes their smartphone into the bathroom when having a soak and there’s a big 4200mAh battery built-in along with the latest Kirin 980 chipset. Another cool charging feature is the Huawei P30 Pro’s reverse charge which allows you to power earbuds (headphones), another smartphone or even an electric toothbrush!

Video fans will be happy to hear that they can use AIS plus OIS to steady their handheld footage which can be captured in 4K (UHD) 2160p at 30fps, 1080p at 60/30fps and 720p at 960fps. You can also use two rear cameras at the same time so you can look at the overall picture and zoom in at the same time with Huawei’s Dual-View video option. The selfie camera shoots 1080p video at 30fps.

As for RAM/storage, the version on test has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage but an 8GB/512GB (Amber Sunrise) version is also available should you need more storage. Plus, you can extend the smartphone’s memory capacity further with a Huawei NM (NanoMemory) card.

The Huawei P30 Pro is available in a variety of colours, the review device is the Midnight Black version, but you can also purchase a really cool looking Amber Sunrise (orange/red), Aurora (ombre effect that goes from light to dark blue) and breathing crystal which can only be fully appreciated in real life! As for price, the Huawei P30 Pro is available for £899 (128GB version) or £1099 for the 512GB version (Amber Sunrise).

Key Features

    • Rear Camera: 40MP, f/1.6, 27mm, 20MP, f/2.2, 16mm & 8MP, f/3.4, 125mm. Plus, TOF 3D camera.
    • Front Camera: 32MP f/2.0 (dewdrop front-facing camera)
    • Camera Features: OIS, PDAF, AI, HDR+, Pro Mode, Portrait and Aperture modes
    • Video: 4K, Full HD & HD
    • Display: 6.47-inch (1080×2340) with in-screen fingerprint sensor
    • ISO: 50 to 409,600
    • RAM/Storage: 8GB/128GB or 8GB/512GB
    • Battery: 4200mAh (fast charging – 40W, 70% in 30min or 15W wireless charging)
    • IP68 water/dust resistance rating
    • Size: 158×73.4×8.4mm
    • Weight: 192g

Huawei P30 Pro Handling

With barely-there bezels and curved edges tell you it’s a premium phone and the almost edge-to-edge 6.47-inch screen is a lovely looking thing that’s bright, clear and performs well in bright light. As mentioned, the front camera is in a dewdrop design which removes the need for a top bar and there’s no chin in-sight either. The ‘dewdrop vs cutout’ display is the latest on-going smartphone debate and in all honesty, I don’t really mind either but does find the dewdrop slightly less distracting.

On the back, you find the three main cameras stacked on the left side and the do protrude slightly so the smartphone doesn’t sit flush when on a surface (unless you pop it in a case, of course). There’s also the TOF camera and flash sitting to the side but that’s it for rear detail, apart from some branding from Huawei and Leica.

While we’re talking about the back, it’s worth mentioning that it’s constructed from glass which is great for wireless charging but it does mean it has a tendency to slide off things so be careful with it! The P30 Pro does come with a clear silicone case (not all countries does) and it’s a good idea to pop it on as soon as you get your hands on the device. Of course, these don’t offer much in the way in protection from drops so you may want to invest in a better case/screen protector for peace of mind. This will also protect the smartphone from fingerprints as the surface is highly reflective (you can see your face in it!) and as a result, attracts fingerprints.

To the bottom is a USB-C connector which offers fast charging when used with a 40W charger and a speaker but no audio jack port which will annoy some while others will be quite happy to use wireless earbuds. On the side is the power/volume controls.

the Huawei P30 Pro fits comfortably and is easy to navigate with just one hand but when taking photos, we do recommend you use two hands to reduce shake. Plus, as it’s slippy without a case, it’s just safer to use it with two hands. For comparison, the P30 Pro is smaller and lighter than the iPhone X – Apple’s flagship device. When sat side-by-side with the P20 Pro, the screen size and overall design do look a lot more modern even if the P20 Pro is only a year older than the P30 Pro.

The P30 Pro has a nicer, cleaner and curvier frame to it, too. Plus, the lack of a bottom chin and button makes a big difference to the overall aesthetics of the device. The P30 Pro is bigger and heavier than the Samsung Galaxy S10 but you do get a bigger screen as a result.

In the camera app, you can scroll through the shooting modes at the bottom of the screen (above the shutter release button). You can switch between playback, photo and selfie modes, and the middle button is the shutter release button. In “Pro” mode, you can manually change camera settings, as well as switch on raw shooting. It’s actually very similar to other Huawei smartphone native camera apps but likewise, those new to Huawei devices will find it easy to navigate.

At the top of the screen, there are different shortcuts depending on what photo mode you’re in and to the right is the zoom scale which you click to alter between wide, 1x, 5x and 10x. To access the 50x zoom, you ‘pinch zoom’ on the screen. You can also use the screen to set the focus position, as well as adjust exposure, and if you hold the shutter button down, continuous shooting kicks in.

As well as using the shutter button to capture images, you can quickly press the volume control which you can also use to quickly access the camera app when it’s not open.

 

As for modes, there are plenty to play with including Aperture, Night, Portrait (with bokeh, beauty and lighting controls), Photo, Video, Pro, Monochrome, Time-lapse, Panorama, HDR, Slow-mo, Light Painting, Macro, Underwater and Document Scan built-in.

Battery life – Battery life is amazing, with the smartphone featuring an impressive 4200mAh battery and fast charging is available should you need to give the battery a boost.

Camera Samples

Ultra Wide mode
Normal Mode
5 times zoom
10 times zom
50 times zoom now you can see the birds nest on top

Taken in near darkness with only light from the far distance house all in normal mode, not night mode

With amazing battery life going to work and using your phone like normal with emails, social media listening to music and using the camera like normal easy to last a day and a half plus before charging up again.

The Cameras on the new P30 Pro have zooming magic inside, with the world first 10x hybrid camera on a smartphone. This is the phone of the year so far and we are only four months in the year, this year is going to be a very good year for smartphones in general.

The Huawei P30 Pro is an impressive smartphone that improves from last years Huawei P20 Pro.

You’ve got a 40MP f/1.6, 27mm lens that gives improved detail in images that are reduced down to 10mp which is great but when viewed at 100%, you get better results shooting at 10MP as images are sharper and have better dynamic range (thanks to the smartphone performing auto sharpening and applying HDR algorithms). The 40MP sensor does give more detail in images compared to 12MP smartphones and the large sensor size also helps improve low light performance.

There’s an 8MP f/3.4, 125mm lens that improves on the 80mm lens found in the Huawei P20 Pro, giving a better 5x optical zoom and an impressive 10x hybrid zoom but anything after this tends to lose detail as it’s all digital zoom. Yes, it sounds impressive that you can use a 50x zoom in a smartphone but in reality, it’s best avoided.

The 20MP f/2.2 16mm (ultra-wide) lens completes the trio and packs plenty of detail into the image but purple fringing does creep into some shots as does pincushion distortion but, this doesn’t happen all of the time.

When you combine the lenses together, along with the TOF sensor, you get a smartphone that produces really good 10MP images with a good wide-angle camera, good 5x zoom, a really decent 10x zoom and technology which makes it easy to capture portraits/selfies with lovely bokeh. The 40MP sensor is just a nice bonus which helps improve low light performance and gives you the option to shoot more detailed images – should you want it.

AI can be helpful and when shooting 10MP images the sharpening the smartphone does automatically is useful. Just be careful with certain scenarios as it can boost colours a little too much which won’t be to everyone’s taste. If you do want complete control over how the image will look, don’t forget you can switch to manual mode.

The introduction of OIS is a big plus point as this really helps keep shots steady, the ISO range is huge and there are plenty of creative options to keep you busy.

We were particularly impressed with portraits/selfies with bokeh, as clipping is kept to a minimum so only tiny bits of your subject is out of focus (if any at all) but the portrait mode does perform less well in lower light. Talking of low light, the night mode is useful – adding detail to areas the photo mode can’t when night sets in but look a little closer and you can see some smudgy edges and a loss of definition. Still, the night images were captured hand-held in the dark on a smartphone which is still impressive even if some do have a little bit of noise and a loss in detail.

All that said, the Huawei P30 Pro does capture some lovely looking images, perhaps some of the best we’ve seen from a smartphone to date, and with how easy it is to use, it’ll keep the Instagram generation very happy.

We can clearly see the direction Huawei smartphones are going in which is definitely an exciting one for photographers and with so much progression in just a few years, it will be very interesting to see what they bring to the smartphone world next. With the improvements, we’ve seen in the Huawei P30 Pro over the Huawei P20 Pro,

Pros

  • 40MP main camera (plus an ultra-wide and telephoto lens)
  • 5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom
  • 4200mAh battery
  • Decent storage/RAM
  • Good AI features
  • Improved portrait mode
  • Smart design
  • Great display

Cons

  • 50x zoom is not best at the moment
  • Work still needed on low light image quality
  • Better results from the 10MP sensor over the 40MP sensor

Easter Skills Hunt with Amazon and you could win £1000 Amazon Gift Card

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Easter Skills Hunt with Amazon and you could win £1000 Amazon Gift Card

From recipe ideas and Easter egg hiding games to chicken impressions, tricky trivia contests and more, Alexa Skills can help you and your family make the most of your time together this Easter.

Echo 2nd Generation
£69.99

What’s more, if you use five or more Alexa Skills from 20th to 21st April 2019, you’ll be eligible to win a £1,000 Amazon Gift Card.

All-New Echo Show
£219.99

So why not get cracking and start the hunt for your next favourite Alexa Skill.  Visit www.amazon.co.uk/easterskillshunt to find out more.

John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum new clip

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John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum new clip

In John Wick, he came back to seek revenge. In John Wick: Chapter 2, he was forced to repay a debt. And now, after grossing a combined total of nearly $300 million at the worldwide box office, The Boogeyman returns for JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 – PARABELLUM.

In this third instalment of the adrenaline-fueled action franchise, super-assassin John Wick returns with a $14 million price tag on his head and an army of bounty-hunting killers on his trail. After killing a member of the shadowy international assassin’s guild, the High Table, John Wick is excommunicado, but the world’s most ruthless hit men and women await his every turn.

Returning to the John Wick universe are Keanu Reeves (The Matrix Trilogy, Speed) as the eponymous John Wick; Laurence Fishburne (Boyz n the Hood, The Matrix Trilogy); Lance Reddick (White House Down, American Horror Story); Tobias Segal (Sneaky Pete, Mindhunter) and Ian McShane (Deadwood, American Gods). They will be starring alongside new cast members Halle Berry (Monster’s Ball, The X-Men franchise); Mark Dacascos (Brotherhood of the Wolf, Only the Strong); Asia Kate Dillon (Orange Is the New Black, Billions); Jason Mantzoukas (The Dictator, The Lego Batman Movie); and Angelica Huston (The Royal Tenenbaums, The Addams Family).

John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum is directed by Chad Stahelski (the John Wick series), written by Derek Kolstad (the John Wick series), and produced by Basil Iwanyk (Sicario, The Expendables) and Erica Lee (Sicario, A Private War).

JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 – PARABELLUM will be seeing you in cinemas across the UK on 15 May 2019 by Lionsgate UK.

POKÉMON Detective Pikachu Pop-up event announced

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POKÉMON Detective Pikachu Pop-up event announced

Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures invite audiences to enjoy the sights, sounds fun and flavours of the POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU Pop-up when it opens its doors in London next month ahead of the first-ever live-action Pokémon film, the comedy adventure “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu,” in theatres in the UK on Friday 10th May 2019.

The pop-up opens to the public on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th May, following celebrity and media previews and is a short walk away from Covent Garden tube station.

The ground floor, inspired by world-class private eye Detective Pikachu, offers numerous fun photo opportunities alongside bright yellow walls.  As Detective Pikachu loves coffee to recharge and focus his sleuthing skills, fans can enjoy Detective Pikachu-printed coffee and hot chocolate drinks, yellow turmeric lattes or yellow bubble tea at the coffee bar.

The basement space reflects the neon noir style of the movie’s fictional Ryme City, where all the action takes place.  Here, visitors can channel their inner Jigglypuff in interactive karaoke booths and visit nail art stands by WAH Nails for a look inspired by the vibrant colours of the film.

The pop-up’s unique activities and opportunities will also include workshops touching on various themes and moments from the film, including recharge yoga with Frame (@moveyourframe), Detective Pikachu cupcake icing with Kim-Joy (@kimjoyskitchen), Psyduck-inspired relaxation head and shoulder massages with My Beauty Squad (@mybeautysquad), and – for the really adventurous – Mr. Mime-inspired miming classes with Electric Cabaret.  Spaces in these workshops will be free of charge but ticketed.

Visit www.warnerbros.co.uk/detective-pikachu-pop-up for details.

Two Minute Review: Snakebyte Head:Set Pro for PC

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Two Minute Review: Snakebyte Head:Set Pro for PC

Here is our two minute review of the Head:Set Pro for PC from Snakebyte.

Advanced 50mm Neodymium Drivers engineered for gaming audio, reproduce every explosion, shot or team conversation with crystal-clear clarity, giving gamers the winning edge, they need to come out on top. Engineered from memory foam, the luxury earcups feature passive noise cancellation technology so gamers can concentrate on the action on screen without distraction.

In addition to the high-quality stereo audio, the HEAD:SET PRO also features 7.1 virtual surround sound, transforming the audio landscape for total immersion. For those who wish to feel the action, optional bass-boost can be toggled on-and-off via the in-line remote and enhances the lower end audio with frightening power! The plug-and-play USB connection connects to the gamers’ PC simply and reliably. With a fully adjustable, oversized headband and subtle exterior lighting, including LED’s on the boom microphone to signal when the gamer is muted, the HEAD:SET PRO is guaranteed to stand out for tournament play. The HEAD:SET PRO has it all for a fraction of the price of competing headsets.

What’s in the Box?

The box contains an instruction manual and the headset itself.

A Closer Look

Final Thoughts

The Head:Set Pro is fairly lightweight and you can comfortably wear it for extended periods of time. Both the headband and ear cups are soft and it sits perfectly on your head and is easily adjusted for maximum comfort.

The sound quality is very good, especially for a headset in this price range. There is even a Bass Boost button if you feel you need that little extra kick!

The mute button and also the volume control is also on the cable itself rather than the headset so it makes it easier to adjust in the middle of a gaming session.

The microphone is fixed in place so you can’t remove it, but the quality of the mic is very good and it was very clear.

The Head:Set Pro connects to your PC via USB, so make sure you have a spare USB port available.

The only thing that might put you off is the amount to florescent yellow on the Head:Set, but that would be a personal choice and certainly doesn’t affect how it works or the quality.

Available now, the Head:Set Pro for PC from Snakebyte is priced around £37.

For more information, please visit mysnakebyte.com and follow snakebyte on Facebook, and Twitter.

Razer supercharges your Windows Laptops/MacBooks with the new Razer Core X Chroma

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Razer supercharges your Windows Laptops/MacBooks with the new Razer Core X Chroma

Razer has announced today the latest external graphics enclosure (eGPU), the Razer Core X Chroma. The Razer Core X Chroma expands its features to now include a 700W power supply, USB and Gigabit Ethernet ports, and Razer Chroma lighting.

Designed to work with a wide array of Thunderbolt 3 Windows laptops and MacBooks, the Razer Core eGPU line will give mobile warriors the ability to tap into the massive graphics processing power of a desktop gaming machine with minimal hassle. This allows users to play the most demanding games and create world-class content at blazing speeds.
The Razer Core X Chroma now includes a 700W power supply, USB and Gigabit Ethernet ports, and Razer Chroma lighting to meet the needs of the most hardcore gamers and creators.
Windows 10 laptops require a Thunderbolt 3 port with external graphics (eGFX) support and the latest Windows RS5 update. Compatible Razer laptops include the Razer Blade Stealth 13, Razer Blade 15, and Razer Blade Pro 17 (GeForce GTX 1060 version).

Mac systems require a Thunderbolt 3 port, macOS running High Sierra 10.13.4 or later with compatible AMD Radeon cards.

Simple plug and play
To use the Razer Core X Chroma, users simply need to install their choice of desktop PCIe graphics cards, ranging from NVIDIA GeForce RTX, GeForce GTX, and Quadro cards to AMD XConnect enabled Radeon and Radeon Pro cards.
Installation of the graphic card is a toolless experience thanks to the simple drawer-style slide and lock mechanism. The graphics card is inserted into the PCIe slot and secured with a single thumbscrew.

Most versatile eGPU available
The Razer Core X Chroma is the most versatile Core eGPU available today. It comes with USB and Ethernet connections and is capable of housing up to up to 3 slot-wide desktop graphics cards. The new I/O (input and output) hub at the rear of the device offers four USB Type-A ports and a Gigabit Ethernet port all tucked in along the back to reduce cable clutter. To ensure stable performance under heavy load, the Razer Core X Chroma includes a unique Thunderbolt dual-chip design that effortlessly handles both graphics cards and peripheral data through the single Thunderbolt 3 cable.

The ATX power supply has also been upgraded to 700W and is capable of providing power to the most power-hungry graphics cards. Additionally, the Razer Core X Chroma can charge USB-C laptops with up to 100W over the included Thunderbolt 3 cable.
The aluminium enclosure is lined with two Razer Chroma RGB lighting zones that are fully customizable on Windows systems using Razer Synapse 3 software. Razer Chroma’s 16.8 million different colours provide a full-blown immersive gaming experience as users enjoy ambient in-game effects that sync dynamically to every onscreen action and event.
The chassis has perforated sides and cooling fans that provide quick dissipation of heat and optimal thermal performance.

PRICING & AVAILABILITY

The new Razer Core X Chroma will be available starting April 16th, 2019, from Razer.com and select retailers in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Nordics, $399.99 USD / 429.99 € MSRP.

It will be available soon in China, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan.

My Time at Portia out now for PS4/Xbox One and Nintendo Switch

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My Time at Portia out now for PS4/Xbox One and Nintendo Switch

Team17 and China-based Pathea Games has announced that their charming sandbox simulation RPG, My Time at Portia, is out now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

Start a new life in the enchanting town of Portia! Restore your Pa’s neglected workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions, growing crops, raising animals, and befriending the quirky inhabitants of this charming post-apocalyptic land!

Armed with your Pa’s old handbook and workbench, you must gather, mine and craft your way to being crowned the number one workshop in Portia. Help the locals rebuild the town and uncover the secrets locked deep away beneath it. Be prepared though…it won’t be easy!

The town of Portia is full of friendly new faces for you to meet. Make friends, complete requests, exchange gifts, go on dates and let romance blossom!

My Time at Portia whisks you away to a captivating world of wonder that you won’t forget. How will you spend your time at Portia?

Key features:

  • Build Your Workshop. Build your Pa’s derelict workshop into the best in Portia! Gather resources and craft your way into the hearts of the local community, as you work through daily commissions and villager requests.
  • Run Your Own Farm. Grow and nurture your own crops, raise animals and convert the empty woodland surrounding your workshop into a quaint little farm! My Time at Portia offers an innovative approach to farming, allowing you to take advantage of planter boxes and semi-automatic irrigation systems. You can even take your horse or llama out for a ride around the town!
  • Get Creative. Make your house a home! Apply your personal touch with an exciting range of craftable furniture, decorations and workshop upgrades. Not only will it look great, but each piece will add stat boosts to your character!
  • Join the Community. Become a part of Portia’s extraordinary community! Filled with a vibrant cast of unforgettable faces all with energetic personalities, daily routines and exciting stories to share. They go to work, have dinner in restaurants, exercise and interact with each other in lots of interesting ways – make sure you take the time to get to know them all! Who knows, maybe romance could be in the air?
  • Explore and Battle. Delve deep into the ancient ruins and dungeons of Portia. Grab your pickaxe and Relic Scanner and mine for resources and treasures from the past. Make sure that you equip a weapon, there’s hordes of fearsome monsters and deadly bosses that stand between you and that precious loot!
  • Skill Up. Level up your character with a variety of skills to aid you in your adventures. Decide on whether to boost your crafting, combat or social skills depending on your play style.
  • And More! My Time at Portia has something for everyone! Find and explore new lands, take part in regular in-game festivals and many other activities it’s up to you how you spend your time. Why not hone your culinary skills and cook up some tasty food? Take on one of the many mini-games? Or perhaps just kick back and spend the afternoon fishing? The choice is yours!

My Time at Portia is out now for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC.

Huawei announces the Huawei P30 Lite with triple cameras

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Huawei announces the Huawei P30 Lite with triple cameras

Huawei has today announced the new HUAWEI P30 lite, the latest addition to the HUAWEI P30 Series. Equipped with an AI-enhanced triple camera, including an 8MP Ultra-Wide angle lens, the HUAWEI P30 lite combines an advanced photography experience with a sleek design and high-performance hardware, offering value to every customer.

Walter Ji, President of Huawei’s Consumer Business Group for the Western European Region, said:

“Last year we launched an industry first triple lens camera on our flagship phones which included an ultra-wide angle lens. Today we launch this with the HUAWEI P30 lite giving people even more tools to explore creative possibilities. This is our next step in providing consumers with the best possible smartphone camera experience and brings meaningful innovation to every person in the world.“

Advanced Photography Experience

On the rear, the HUAWEI P30 lite is equipped with a high definition 48MP (f/1.8) Wide Angle lens, an 8MP Ultra-Wide Angle lens (f/2.4) and a 2MP dedicated bokeh lens. The camera upgrades provide people with the tools to shoot photographs with incredible detail, breathtaking 120° wide-angle photography or portraits with beautiful bokeh effects, all from one smartphone.

The HUAWEI P30 lite also offers Handheld Super Night Mode which harnesses AI image stabilisation, as well as improving multi-frame and long exposure photography at night, to ensure photos have exceptional detail, colour and clarity in low light scenarios.

Ultimate Viewing Experience

The HUAWEI P30 lite features the stunning 6.15-inch FullView screen with the HUAWEI Dewdrop Notch, a minimal, unobtrusive notch that houses the front camera. Combining these two technologies, users can expect a vibrant and crystal-clear viewing experience, all at a resolution of 2312 x 1080 (FHD+). With an aspect ratio of 19.3:9, the FullView display provides a wider perspective as well as a more immersive multimedia experience, all wrapped up in a slimmer form. The near bezel-less front glass houses a selfie camera that supports fast and convenient Face Unlocking, which unlocks in less than a millisecond.

Stylish Design

The HUAWEI P30 lite features a slim 3D Curved Design built with cutting-edge technology for a stunning design and bold, iconic colours that take inspiration from nature. The HUAWEI P30 lite is available in three colour variants: Peacock Blue, Pearl White and Midnight Black.

Powerful Performance Partner

The HUAWEI P30 lite includes an impressive 4GB RAM and 128G ROM as storage, as well as being equipped with a 3340mAh battery and 9V2A Quick Charge. Housing the octa-core Kirin 710 processor, this powerful and intelligent technology ensures smooth performance and maximum power efficiency for a longer battery life.

Pricing and Availability

The HUAWEI P30 lite is available to purchase from 10th May at all major retailers including Carphone Warehouse, EE, Three, O2, Vodafone, John Lewis and Argos for £329.

Honor announces date for the Honor 20 Series in London

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Honor announces date for the Honor 20 Series in London

Honor has just announced the next smartphone the Honor 20 with the launch event in London.

Also, the event will be before the China launch event for the first time from Honor, with the hashtag of #CaptureWonder with a date of 21st May.

We will be at the launch of the new Honor 20 Series, what are you looking for in the new smartphone from Honor.

Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love Coming Soon

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Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love Coming Soon
Originally broadcast to the beloved people in July 2018, Artifex Mundi have released a follow-up trailer to their upcoming Cold War, communist-comedy era adventure game – Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love. 
Set in a bizarre Eastern European country ruled by t̶y̶r̶a̶n̶i̶c̶a̶l BELOVED leader, the game will take players through an ane exciting and often exaggerated spy story of epic communist vs capitalist caricatures. Take on the role of Evan, a bumbling journalist and unbeknown spy as he solves a  puzzles, meets the eccentric people of this great nation and reveals what’s actually behind the Irony Curtain.

The game is set for a Q2 2019 release and will cost $19.99 / 19.99 EUR.

GAME FEATURES:

  • Original, fictional Cold War era setting – An alternate reality unbound by historical accuracy. Explore communistic Matryoshka full of absurd situations and determined citizens who’ll work all possible angles to navigate this illogical, odd country.
  • A spy intrigue story – Sleeper spies, stolen secrets and world-domination plots wrapped in layers of humor.
  • Quirky – Strong archetypes with their own personalities, preferences charactersand backstories. Meet the mysterious Leader ruling Matryoshka with an irony fist, the clueless and gullible Evan, the brave and witty Agent Anna, the notorious Minister of Propaganda and more.
  • Inspired by classic point-and-clicks – But better! No dream-logic. No pixel hunting. Just pure P&C fun.
  • Do it your way – Some of the puzzles are non-linear and can be solved in two or more ways.
  • 21 hand-painted locations – that look surprisingly better than their original inspirations.
  • 1,951 cleverly smuggled-in easter eggs – some of them punishable by political imprisonment.
  • An anthem for the nations  – no more irksome elevator music. Irony Curtain’s score is as grand as Matryoshka itself, written by the state composer Arkadiusz Reikowski (known from Layers of Fear, Observer, Kholat, My Brother Rabbit).
  • Full, professional voice-over – Fully voiced in English, with subtitles in Polish and German.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker announced

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker announced

Director/Writer J.J. Abrams and Producer Kathleen Kennedy were joined by stars Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Kelly Marie Tran, Oscar Isaac, Billy Dee Williams, Naomi Ackie, Joonas Suotamo and Anthony Daniels, and droids BB-8 and D-0, for a panel discussion at Star Wars Celebration in Chicago, moderated by Stephen Colbert.

It was a day of surprises at Star Wars Celebration for the enthusiastic fans in attendance as the title of the final installment of the Skywalker saga was also revealed, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and along with the first trailer for the film a brand-new teaser poster!

Amazon Launchpad smart home must haves

Chris Hare
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Amazon Launchpad smart home must haves

Amazon Launchpad have some fantastic smart home products deals on at the moment, why not have a look around.

Smarter Coffee (2nd Generation)
Currently priced at £495

Brew your coffee on the go at the touch of a button or schedule your morning brew with Smarter Coffee so it is always freshly made and ready when you are. Plus, connect it to your smart home device for hands-free control.

Ome Smart Doorbell and Chime in Hand-Spun Brass
Currently priced at £109.99

The Ome Smart Doorbell and Chime is Wi-Fi connected and tells you when to top up your doorbell’s rechargeable battery. Whether you’re at work, the supermarket or on holiday you can see and speak to whoever’s at your door via your smartphone.

Are you ready for RAGE 2 Everything Vs. Me Trailer

Chris Hare
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Are you ready for RAGE 2 Everything Vs. Me Trailer

Wasteland samurais. Otherwise peaceful buffalo that may or may not have whispered insults under their buffalo breath. If it exists in RAGE 2’s wide-open wasteland, there’s an extremely high chance that it’s out to murder you.

RAGE 2 launches on 14th May, 2019 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC

Razer Seirēn X streaming microphone comes to the PS4

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Razer Seirēn X streaming microphone comes to the PS4

Today Razer has announced the Razer Seirēn X for PS4, the world’s first officially licensed streaming microphone for PlayStation 4.

Razer has worked with Sony Interactive Entertainment to bring the renowned Razer Seirēn X to PlayStation 4 streamers in Europe, Middle East and Australia.

The Seirēn X for PS4 brings broadcaster quality audio to streamers using PlayStation 4 systems. The Seirēn X for PS4 seamlessly connects with PS4 systems, allowing for easy setup and use.

It’s is Available now – across Europe, Middle East and Australia from Razer.com priced at 109.99€ | AU $199.95.

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