Powkiddy x18 - Microsoft launcher & WhatsApp message WIFI calling apps

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Yesterday, I decided to try out Microsoft Launcher app on my Powkiddy X18, Android portable game console. Also, install Microsoft News and even the OneNote app. The outlook app didn't work though. I was looking forward to using it to check my emails on the X18.

Microsoft launcher makes my X18 look a little bit nicer and more organized. The original launcher kinda ugly and you have to go through several pages just to find your app or games. With Microsoft launcher, everything is in one place.



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I basically set it up like my Samsung Android phone. I don't like multiple windows or sections. I prefer the apps and games all in one window. But, I put the common apps I use like Whatsapp, Yahoo Mail, and social media like Facebook and Twitter on the main page.

I don't put everything on the main page like the Apple iPhone. It looks so cluttery. I don't see the point of having your main page fill with so many icons and many windows when it's the same thing as when you swipe up to look at all the apps.



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Anyway, I also discover that since the Powkiddy X18 is using android, you can also download and use Whatsapp. The problem is of course that the X18 is NOT a phone. It doesn't have a sim card slot and also a camera. Without a camera, you can't do video calls. Which is a bummer.

I wonder though if I can add an external camera to it. I have never heard of anyone doing that. I assume I'll need software to recognize it. Of course, normal Android tablets or phones have them. I remember my Razer gaming phone front camera having constant software problems back then.



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When I'm at home, I use Whatsapp on my computer. I think, now you can even use WhatsApp to video call on your computer if you have a camera. I distinctly remember you can't do that before. I always wonder why. But, last week, I saw the icon and try video-call my nephew and it works!

Since I have the Powkiddy X18, I use my 2nd phone number to activate the Whatsapp on it. So, now I can exclusively use it to msg my family and close friend. The problem is, it's not a phone and I can't add or save their numbers to the X18.



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I end up having to msg my family on my main phone to Whatsapp me on my 2nd phone number. Once, they msg me, I can then use the X18 to contact them. But, like I've said, I can't save their contact numbers on the X18. I'm not sure if I revert back the account to the phone if the records are still there.

Surprisingly, I can send voice msg and even call them up on my X18. I didn't know there's a mic. In fact, you can't see it. I think it's inside the speaker. Or, can you use the speaker as a mic? Lol. Well, now I can also use the gaming console as a wifi phone. Pretty cool!

Too bad, there's no camera. It'll be fun to video-call people using the X18. The X18 would have been a complete system for gaming and communication system. Although, with its controller, it'll be kind of weird. The GPD and the Powkiddy X18 are definitely great products. They'll just need to add a few more features to make it an all-rounder.

What you guys think?

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Powkiddy X18 Android Handheld Game console unboxing!

GPD XD Plus [Official distributor, Latest HW & Most Stable Update] Foldable Handheld Game Consoles 5" Touchscreen, Android 7.0 Fast Mediatek MT8176 Hexa-core 2.1GHz CPU, 4GB RAM/32GB ROM

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I finally received my Powkiddy X18, Android portable gaming console that I ordered last week or so. Been messing around with it and there's bittersweet to the product. First off, the Android OS 7.0 is not the latest and it doesn't support the Google Play store. Which, kinda sucks.

Since it doesn't support the Play store, you'll have to go to sites like Aptoide and Apkpure.com to download apps and games. Some of them still need Google service. I've been downloading and deleting mostly games that can't run. But, some of my favorite like Ailment, works!



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• Support wi-fi wireless networking，playing games, listening to music, watching the video, and shopping
• Battery life lasts up to 8 hours when playing games. 5-inch touch screen，foldable and portable.
• Support Android Gravity and Touch games. Android7.0 OS, Support Google Store
• 4GB DDR3 RAM and 32GB eMMC ROM
• MT8176 CPU, More Intelligent. Size cores design, dual-core A72, the base frequency can reach 2.1Ghz. Quad-core A53--base frequency 1.7 GHz.Allocating work intelligently, avoid single-core overheat. All the Hexa cores run when playing big games, make sure games running smoothly.

You might be wondering, why I'm promoting GPD XD Plus here then? It's because the specs are better. It has more rams and eMMC rom. Mine Powkiddy only has 2GB ram and surprisingly eMMC 24GB. I thought, I ordered the 16GB but the added storage is welcome.



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The Powkiddy X18 is also cheaper because of that. And, even with a minimum of specs which is actually the same as most cheap Android tablets out there, it's surprisingly pretty good. I open up multiple apps and games and it still runs smoothly.

If only it's as powerful as my Samsung Note 10+. Of course, the added plus of the Powkiddy and GPD android game console is that it has an integrated controller. I'm not sure bout the GPD XD Plus but there's a dedicated 'G' button for remapping buttons. Pretty nifty!



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The Powkiddy X18 and GPD XD Plus is at the low-end portable gaming console. My ultimate portable gaming console will be the GPD Win Max. It's the ultimate combination of a gaming console and a laptop with an integrated controller.

On the X18, I can play (selected) games, surf the net, check my social media and even use it for work. Which sadly, I can't do it on my current favorite gaming console the Nintendo Switch lite. Well, you can't have it all, or can you?



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Of course, it all also depends on your budget. That's where android gaming consoles like the Powkiddy X18 and GPD XD Plus comes in. By the way, the X18 OS is a little buggy at first but once I deleted and change apps like Aptoide to Apkpure or Firefox instead of Chrome it all runs smoothly now.

It's a budget system and not everything is perfect, but for what it is and after you mess around with apps and games that work, you'll enjoy it more. Even if some of the apps like Spotify don't work, just use the browser version. It's also a retro gaming haven. I'm definitely enjoying it!

I'm going back to checking out more games and apps after I'm done with this posting. Especially, those games that can be played offline. It'll be cool if they come with a 4G or 5G version. You can actually use Whatsapp on the device but you'll need an existing phone line.

If the system has a front camera, you can even do video-calling. I have an extra sim card that I seldom use. It'll be cool to chat using my X18. God damn, I have so many ideas. If only these manufacturers would send me their products for review, I'll tell them what I want. Lol!

What you guys think?

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