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vivo V25 5G Review

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vivo V25 5G Review

One of the popular smartphones made for selfies last year is the vivo V25 series and in the series, there are three smartphones that belong in the family. And today, we’re gonna review the popular one and the middle of the pack, the vivo V25.

Design and Hardware

One of the features that we definitely loved about the vivo V25 is the design. Just like the previous generation, the vivo V23, the vivo V25 comes with a back cover that changes color whenever it is exposed to the sun. The one that we got turns orange whenever it’s under the sun. 

It does have a flat frame and a boxy feel more than ever. It’s a trend that we’ve been seeing on smartphones today whether it’s on the flagship line or on entry-level smartphones. Going back to the color options of the vivo V25 does give off a very fashionable and stylish design. On a technical perspective, it’s really cool to see interchangeable colors on the back cover of the smartphone and still feels premium to hold.

The camera module of the vivo V25 is similar to the Y35 and it comes with three cameras but it does have a different camera setup as we got here a 64MP rear camera along with 8MP ultra wide-angle and 2MP macro camera

On one side, there’s the power button and also the volume rocker of the smartphone and of course, the fingerprint of the smartphone is an under-display one just like most mid-rangers out there. Of course, there’s no headphone jack in here

As for the battery, the smartphone comes with a 4500mAh battery inside and I was able to squeeze in a pretty long battery life of 15 hours and 19 minutes on PC Mark Work 2.0 battery test. For charging, the smartphone comes with a 44W Flash Charger and it was fast enough and mostly on par with most smartphones in its range. wow

Display 

The display of the smartphone is still a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a full HD+ resolution and there’s a 90Hz resolution. Too bad it’s only at 90Hz and not 120Hz which can give smoother and better animations and transitions on the smartphone. 

Nonetheless, the 90hz display of the smartphone is still pretty good and the colors are just fine. It’s not the brightest nor the best AMOLED display that we’ve seen in its range but this will definitely do in most cases. It does annoy me that this one still packs a notch instead of a punch-hole though.

Software and performance

For the software of the smartphone, the vivo V25 5G comes with FunTouch OS 12 which is based on Android 12. Honestly, it was smooth and it was fun to use. Of course, it isn’t a perfect one and there are a lot of pre-installed applications but it works really fine. 

As for the performance, it comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor inside along with 8GB of RAM that can be extended with 8GB more RAM. As for the benchmarks, here are the scores that we got on the smartphone:

We tried different games on the smartphone such as Call of Duty and Genshin Impact but of course, for heavier games, you need to set it at low to mid graphics settings. Nonetheless, I wished that the smartphone did pack a better and more powerful performance.

Camera

Now, this is where the vivo V25 5G shines. The front camera, there’s the 50MP front-facing camera that is pretty good for selfies which also makes the smartphone perfect for making TikToks and Instagram Reels as well. Check out the shots that we took using the smartphone.

For the selfies, we got pretty good colors, and even in low light, the selfies that we got are sharper than expected.

The rear camera of the smartphone was pretty as well and it’s on the flagship level or on the same level as the vivo V25 Pro but it’s pretty enough.

You can also take 4K videos on the front-facing camera if you want to.

Verdict

The vivo V25 5G is made for video, photos and for taking selfies. It’s actually pretty excellent at that. The design of the smartphone is something that you would love as well as we got here a color-changing back cover and a premium feel.

The smartphone might have a powerful enough MediaTek Dimensity 900 inside but I wished that it had a more powerful processor inside. Also, I feel that the smartphone should have a higher 120Hz refresh rate instead of the 90Hz refresh rate.

So if you’re the type of person who wants a smartphone for TikToks, selfies, vlogging and more. Then you might want to buy the vivo V25 5G.

GAC MOTOR Philippines launches the EMPOW and the GS8

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GAC MOTOR Philippines launches the EMPOW and the GS8

GAC MOTOR Philippines has launched the EMPOW, their newest sporty sedan, and their latest full-sized SUV, the GS8.

GAC MOTOR EMPOW

The EMPOW is the first smart sedan in the GAC range to feature GPMA architecture with the genes of a sports car but at a more affordable price. It features a lightweight design with futuristic lines and a striking, oversized front grille, with a distinctly sporty appearance continued on the interior with bright supercar-style leather panels. It comes with a 1.5L engine powered by GAC MOTOR’s MegaWave technology and according to the company, the EMPOW consumes just 5.7L of fuel per 100km but it can definitely do 0 to 100lm/hr in just 6.95 seconds and it comes with an engine with 168HP and 270 nm of torque.

The EMPOW also comes with 18-inch allow heels with quad exhausts and a rear that gives it off a muscular appearance. The EMPOW also employs two screens — a 7-inch display for the digital instrument panel and also a 10.25-inch infotainment display that supports Apple Carplay.

It will also come with multiple safety and driving assist features including Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward collision warning, lane keep assist, autonomous emergency braking, traffic jam assist, and high beam assist.

GAC MOTOR GS8

While the GAC GS8, carries a robust, bold style, capturing the model’s signature power look with “Eye of the Conqueror” LED headlamps and double chrome exhaust pipes in the rear. With up to 18 advanced-driver assistance system features and cutting-edge AR-HUD technology, the ALL NEW GS8 ensures an effortless and safe driving experience.

The GS8 is a full-size 7-seater SUV and it’s made for premium and prestige buyers. The flagship SUV comes with four-bulb metric automatic LED headlights with a V-shaped chrome grille arranged in a symmetrical layout. Other features include 20-inch aluminum allow wheels, double chrome exhaust pipes, and LED daytime running lights.

Inside, there’s the large 14.6-inch HD touch screen display with a phone mirroring capabilities, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, 4x USB Type-A ports, a wireless mobile phone charging pad, and a Bluetooth hands-free phone system.

For the engine, there’s the 2.0 Turbo GDI engine with a 248 HP and a torque of 400 Nm with its large chassis and 8-speed transmission, the GAC MOTOR GS8 can give you a balance of power and smoothness.

PRICE AND VARIANTS

Aside from that, GAC MOTOR has also announced that they’ll be bringing more showrooms and service facilities into the country.

Here’s the pricing and color variants for the GAC MOTOR EMPOW

• 1.5L GE DCT for PHP 1,283,000 in Matte Fighter Green (exclusive color)
• 1.5L GB DCT for PHP 1,215,000 in Ivory White, Moonlight Grey and Elegant Black
• 1.5L GS DCT for PHP 1,135,000 in Ivory White and Moonlight Grey

The introductory prices incorporate a discount of PHP 90,000 for the GS and GB variants, andPHP 65,000 for the GE. These special prices will be valid until March 31, 2023.

While the GAC MOTOR GS8 comes with an introductory price of Php2,298,000 and it is available in Ink Seal Green, Crystal White, Moonlight Grey, and Elegant Black. The intro price also provides Php100,000 discount until March 31, 2023.

vivo Y35 Review

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vivo Y35 Review

The vivo Y35 is one of the newest smartphones from vivo to arrive last year and it’s made for those people who want a smartphone that they can use everyday whether that’s for work or for some casual gaming when you’re on a break. And today, we’re gonna do a review of this smartphone.

Design and hardware

The vivo Y35 that we got for review comes in Dawn Gold and it’s different from the vivo V25 as the color of this doesn’t change when it’s under direct sunlight but the color and material on the smartphone still look and feel good.

At the back, it might look similar to the vivo V25 but it does have a little bit different camera module. Yes, it does have a rectangle camera module at the back and it does house the same camera layout but it does have a different camera setup and it only says 50MP camera at the back.

The smartphone also comes with a flat frame which is made of plastic. The smartphone’s side also houses the volume rocker and the power button which is nicely placed on the side and below, we can see the USB-C port, speaker grill, and also the headphone jack of the smartphone. 

Inside the smartphone is a 5000mAh battery and the battery life of the smartphone is just excellent as we got here a long battery life. In PC Mark Work 2.0 battery test, we got a score of:

One of the highlights of the smartphone is the 44W Fast Charger and yes, it does charge the smartphone really fast and it sometimes, I don’t even worry anymore whenever I forget the charge the smartphone before I go to sleep as I can charge the vivo Y35 in just a few minutes and it will last for a few more hours. 

Display

For the display, the smartphone comes with a 6.58-inch Full HD+ IPS Display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It’s not the most ideal smartphone display that we have on the market but it does the job and at least, it comes with a 90Hz refresh rate on the smartphone. 

As expected, the display of the smartphone is just fine if you’re into casual browsing on websites and of course for viewing images and videos. It’s not stellar but it’s not bad either. It doesn’t have the same colors as the AMOLED display but again, it will do just fine for basic tasks. There’s a notch at the top as well and if you plan on playing games, well, just don’t expect on high refresh rate on this smartphone.

Software and performance

When it comes to performance, the vivo Y35 comes with a Snapdragon 680 4G chipset inside. It’s an entry-level chipset and it will do most of the stuff that you need on the smartphone. Yes, you can run multiple basic apps without a hitch but don’t expect pretty fast performance on this one. But hey, at least the smartphone got an impressive battery life thanks to its chipset. 

There’s a decent amount of storage as well inside as we got here a 256GB internal storage and as for the RAM, it comes with an 8GB of RAM that can expand even more up to 16GB with the Extended RAM feature, and honestly, it’s not that of a big deal for me.

When it comes to benchmarks, here are the scores that we got on the smartphone:

Basically, the smartphone can run most apps and even games as the Snapdragon 680 4G is very optimized for most apps and games in the market right now. But of course, set the graphics settings at the lowest settings with these smartphones.

Camera

The camera of the smartphone isn’t as good as the vivo V25 but it does have a 50MP main camera along with two 2MP rear cameras. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have a dedicated ultrawide camera at the back.

Check out some of the shots that we took using the smartphone:

As for the camera quality, again, it’s not the same as the vivo V25 series smartphones. It isn’t stellar and it will work just fine on normal lighting conditions however on lowlight conditions, you would see a little bit of noise in the shots. Overall, the vivo Y35 will do just fine for typical needs for cameras including posting on social media.

Verdict

The vivo Y35 isn’t the best one out there in the market when it comes to hardware but it does the job done and it does come with a stylish design. For those people who are always on the go, you would appreciate the fast charging tech of the smartphone and of course, the processor that is optimized on most apps and games on the market. It might not be the fastest but again, it does work for your everyday needs.

The vivo Y35 is now available in the Philippines

Peugeot is 2022’s fastest growing auto brand in the Philippines

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Peugeot is 2022’s fastest growing auto brand in the Philippines

Peugeot has announced today that they’ve had a record year in the Philippines in 2022 with a 285% year-over-year increase in overall retail sales. This performance makes the brand the fastest-growing automotive brand in 2022.

The growth is attributable to the strong demand of Peugeot 2008 SUV, Peugeot 3008 SUV, Peugeot 5008 SUV and the Peugeot Traveller Premium. They’ve also opened more showrooms and service centers across the country including the following:

  • Six locations in Metro Manila: Alabang, Balintawak, Makati, Manila Bay, Pasig and Quezon Avenue
  • Four locations in Luzon: Bulacan and Pampanga in North Luzon, Sta. Rosa and Batangas in South Luzon
  • Two locations in Visayas: Cebu and Negros (Bacolod), and
  • One in Mindanao: Davao

This 2023, Peugeot has shared that they’re planning to expand the Peugeot lineup by adding new variants into their current range of cars. New variants of these cars are expected this second quarter.

They’ve also taken steps to improve its service reliability and also the parts availability in its service centers. Peugeot is also aiming to launch the Emergency Roadside Assistance (ERA) program in where the ERA program will cover your vehicle recovery, towing, fuel delivery, flat tire replacement, locksmith service, and battery boosting. Every brand-new vehicle purchased from the brand will be covered with free 1-year ERA beginning the first quarter of this year.

They are also bringing back the Peugeot Easy-Own program in where you can get different financing options with low-interest rates which makes it easier to own a brand-new car from the company.

Here’s the leaked specs of the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Series

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Here’s the leaked specs of the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Series

Samsung Galaxy S23 series smartphones launch is very soon but aside from their flagship smartphone series smartphones that will launch this February 1 at San Francisco, California, they are also expected to launch their newest notebooks in the market — the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 series.

This isn’t their first venture into the notebook scene but the Galaxy Book 3 series notebook does pack an interesting hardware inside thanks to the leak by Snoopy Tech.

https://twitter.com/_snoopytech_/status/1617661735762292737

https://twitter.com/_snoopytech_/status/1617660971572682755?s=61&t=v2Y0UzIqC-tlm4rYjVlVeA

https://twitter.com/_snoopytech_/status/1617665560883630080

It’s worth noting that the Galaxy Book 3 Pro and the Galaxy Book 3 Ultra packs a 13th Generation Intel processor inside and also an up to RTX 4070 GPU for the Ultra variant which makes it perfect for gamers and also for productivity use.

Source: SnoopyTech

XTREME Appliances opens first concept store in Metro Manila

Ciara Alarcon
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XTREME Appliances opens first concept store in Metro Manila

XTREME Appliances launched its first concept store in Metro Manila, as it officially launched its fourth concept store in SM Sta. Mesa.

The newly opened concept store is one of its kind, as it features a lounge that is an extension designed to showcase the company’s range of home appliances. Also, for the brand, its concept store in SM Sta. Mesa marks a major milestone in their brand growth and development in the country.

XTREME Appliances also noted its commitment to providing customers with the best value in home appliances.

Below are the exclusive bundle deals offered during the grand opening:

So, head to SM Sta. Mesa now and enjoy these exclusive deals!

Cherry 2-in-1 Bladeless Fan and Air Purifier now available

Ciara Alarcon
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Cherry 2-in-1 Bladeless Fan and Air Purifier now available

Cherry Home launched its Cherry 2-in-1 Bladeless Fan and Air Purifier, allowing every family to have a safer home.

The new device from Cherry Home can clear air up to 30sqm area coverage. It ensures that you have peace of mind at home, as it comes with an H13 HEPA Filter that improves air quality, reducing the risk of respiratory conditions. It also features a bladeless fan, making it safe for children.

In addition, the device has moisture-resistant isolation to balance humidity conditions.

Users can also control the device through a smart WiFi app. This allows users to control the amount of airflow and speed, enabling them to manage it from anywhere.

Interested? You can get the Cherry 2-in-1 Bladeless Fan and Air Purifier for Php7,359.

So, are you getting one?

Let us know what you think in the comment section!

Highpoint Service Network to provide PlayStation after-sales service

Ciara Alarcon
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Highpoint Service Network to provide PlayStation after-sales service

Highpoint Service Network (HSN) announced that it is now an authorized service center for PlayStation® in the Philippines.

With this, the company expanded the gaming brand’s coverage, serving major cities from north to south, including Manila, Cebu, Davao, and Legazpi City. In addition, HSN will also provide local consumers with after-sales service of game consoles and other PlayStation products. This will cover during and after the warranty period.

Meanwhile, HSN also gained service licenses from other global brands.

In case you missed it, HSN offers professional after-sales services to multiple countries, including maintenance, inspection, and repairs. In addition, to fulfill the needs of its English-speaking customers, it also offers BPO services from the Philippines.

Smart and Maya launches ‘Power Savings’ for Smart Postpaid subs

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Smart and Maya launches ‘Power Savings’ for Smart Postpaid subs

Smart Communications Inc. has partnered with Maya to launch “Power Savings,” an exclusive promo that enables postpaid subscribers to grow their savings faster. Under the exclusive promo, running from January 16th to February 28th, Smart Postpaid subscribers with Plan 999 and above, who have upgraded their Maya Savings account, can earn an interest rate of up to 7% per annum credited daily – from the base interest rate of 4.5% – one of the highest in the market.

This gives qualified postpaid subscribers a unique opportunity to grow their money faster and extra cash daily to help them achieve their financial goals. Moreover, subscribers can enjoy FREE InstaPay transactions when they transfer funds from other banks to Maya and switch to Maya Savings.

To avail Power Savings, eligible Smart Postpaid subs simply have to join Maya and upgrade their account. First-time users can get up to PHP 60.00 Welcome Reward upon upgrade. Then open a Maya Savings account and go to “Missions” in the app, look for “Smart Postpaid Exclusive” mission and enter the unique Smart Postpaid code (to be sent by Smart via SMS). Spend a minimum of PHP 999.00 using Maya on paying for their Smart Postpaid bill or any other bill, scanning to pay, paying with Maya card or shopping online. (Tip: Cash in at least PHP 1,500.00 via InstaPay and get a PHP 25.00 service fee cashback) and enjoy the daily 7% saving interest rate (for up to PHP 100,000.00 end-of-day deposit balance). All Maya Savings account holders may also avail of the FREE Maya Card, inside the app.

It’s as easy as that. So what are you waiting for? Download the Maya app now!

[Video] HONOR X9a 5G Gaming Review

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[Video] HONOR X9a 5G Gaming Review

HONOR X9a 5G has finally arrived in the Philippines and it comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor inside. It’s a processor that is capable for most basic apps and tasks but of course, it’s also capable of modern games that are already on the Play Store. So if you’re curious about everything about the smartphone, check out our gaming review of the smartphone.

In our gaming video review of the smartphone, we tested games including Mobile Legends, APEX Legends, and of course, Genshin Impact. We were able to run most of these games without problems with the right settings. Check out our gaming experience with the smartphone:

 

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