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Make your Simbang Gabi and Noche Buena moments memorable with vivo smartphones

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Make your Simbang Gabi and Noche Buena moments memorable with vivo smartphones

Christmas season is here and we all Filipinos will celebrate Simbang Gabi and Noche Buena soon. And to celebrate the season with your loved ones even better, it’s better to take special memories with your family with your smartphone.

To those who want to take photos and memories with family and friends, vivo has the perfect smartphones for you and these are the vivo V25 series, vivo Y16, and the vivo Y35.

Stunning visuals

Christmas means that churches will be filled with Christmas decorations and lanterns and it’s definitely the best time to capture those photos with those beautiful lights and lanterns. Thankfully, there’s the vivo V25 series smartphones that will make your Simbang Gabi even better.

The vivo V25 Pro comes with a 64MP OIS ultra-sensing camera with extreme night vision which makes your night shots even better. Portraits are even better as well with your backgrounds and elements of Simbanbg Gabi as the Super Night Mode can improve overexposed dark faces and backgrounds and eliminates stray lights. You can also have improved video quality with the O+E stabilization that also reduces noise and quality at low light.

Better get-togethers

Another thing to look forward in the Noche Buena is eating with our family. And if you want to capture more videos and photos during the holidays, you can go for the vivo Y16 which comes with a 4GB + 128GB capacity with an expandable 1TB memory and 5000mAh battery.

And if you want something that will charge really fast then you can go for the vivo Y35 that comes with an ultra-fast 44W Fast Charge. This is perfect especially when you’re in a hurry and you just need to charge your smartphone really fast.

The vivo Y35 comes with a price of Php14,999

The vivo V25 series, vivo Y16, and the vivo Y35 are now available nationwide at vivo kiosks and concept stores. You can also avail of thbe brand new vivo smartphones through their Paskong La vivo Loca, that will last until January 31, 2023.

Infinix ZERO 5G 2023 Launches in the Philippines

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Infinix ZERO 5G 2023 Launches in the Philippines

Infinix has just announced recently that the ZERO 5G 2023 has finally arrived in the Philippines and it’s very interesting as the smartphone packs an affordable price and also top-notch hardware thanks to the MediaTek Dimensity processor inside the smartphone.

The Infinix ZERO 5G 2023 comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 5G processor inside along with 256GB of internal storage and up to 13GB of RAM. Aside from that, there’s the 6.78-inch Full HD+ display as well with a 120Hz refresh rate. These are just some of the specifications of the smartphone but the most surprising part here is that the smartphone comes with a really good pricing.

Infinix Zero 5G 2023 Specs

  • MediaTek Dimensity 1080 Processor
  • 6.78-inch Full HD+ IPS Display, 120Hz refresh rate
  • 8GB LPDDR5 RAM
  • 50MP Main Camera + 2MP macro camera + 2MP depth camera
  • 16MP Front-facing camera
  • 5G, LTE Dual SIM
  • 33W Fast Charge technology
  • 5000mAh battery
  • XOS 12

The Infinix ZERO 5G 2023 has an SRP of Php11,999 which makes the smartphone one of the most powerful in its price range.

IDC: Wearable market poses double digit growth for Q3 2022

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IDC: Wearable market poses double digit growth for Q3 2022

IDC has release another data for the Philippine market and this time, it’s the wearables in which our country saw a 15.5% QoQ and 23.7 YoY growth.

Huawei took the #1 spot in the wearables market and they account 66% of their smart wristbands for their overall wearable thanks to the Huawei Band 7.

While the smartwatch shipments has declined this quarter, it has still doubled compared to last year. While the earwear accounted for the 46.8% of the overall wearables this Q3 2022 market share.

While Huawei got the #1 spot, Samsung got the #2 spot thanks to their strong wearable ecosystem. Xiaomi got third place while realme got the 4th place. Despite being in the premium segment, Apple got the fifth spot in the Philippine wearable market.

OPPO A77s: A stylish smartphone made for productivity 

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OPPO A77s: A stylish smartphone made for productivity 

One of the newest smartphones to arrive in the country is the OPPO A77s and it’s pegged as one of the stylish smartphones in its range right now but make no mistake because this smartphone might be stylish but it doesn’t lack when it comes to performance and productivity.

The stylish design

First, let’s talk about the stylish design of the smartphone. It comes in Sunset Orange and also in Starry Black in where the former features a Fiberglass Leather design while the Starry Black, the unit that we have, comes with the signature OPPO Glow design. Along with that is the flat frame that makes it more solid and premium and while the two pack a different approach, both of them are beautiful and it’s really noticeable and attractive in public.

A capable hardware for productivity and casual gaming

The OPPO A77s might be one of the stylish smartphones in its price range but the smartphone also comes with a specifications that can help you in your normal workday and of course, to entertain you with some mobile games.

At the heart of the OPPO A77s is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor, a capable processor that is mature enough for most games and apps in the market right now. Since this chipset is so popular, a lot of the apps on the Play Store are optimized for this chip.

For the display, the smartphone comes with a large 6.56-inch display with an HD+ resolution and also a 90Hz refresh rate and touch sampling rate. This means that the display of the smartphone is more responsive. Having an HD+ resolution instead of Full HD+ might mean that it has a smaller resolution but this also means that the smartphone can yield a better battery life and also for gaming, it would have less objects to render which means that games tend to load faster and have better FPS. The OPPO A77s also supports IPX4 water resistance and also IP5X Dust Resistance that can protect your smartphone from splashes and dust

The OPPO A77s also comes with a 128GB of memory inside expandable via microSD  so downloading the apps and games that you need on the smartphone won’t be a problem. For the RAM, there’s the 8GB RAM as well that can be expanded up to 16GB which will give you more room for running apps and large documents on the smartphone which makes it perfect for productivity.

Gamers would love this smartphone

While the smartphone’s gaming prowess wasn’t highlighted that much, the OPPO A77s is very capable of running most of the popular games and apps in the market right now. The Snapdragon 680 chip is capable of running games like Mobile Legends, PUBG Mobile, and even the demanding Genshin Impact can run on the smartphone at a very decent fps.

The 6.56-inch display of the smartphone is also perfect for those people playing MOBA or FPS games as their fingers would have enough space to move and swipe on the large display of the smartphone and won’t block too much of the movements in the game. There’s a stereo speaker as well which will give you a more immersive experience when playing games.

You can also play longer on the smartphone as the OPPO A77s comes with 5000mAh battery which will give you longer battery life and enough juice for a single work day. Charging is a breeze as well for it features 33W SuperVOOC Charging that can fully charge in a little over an hour.

A great partner for productivity

Aside from the hardware of the smartphone, the software is one of the important aspects of the device. The OPPO A77s features the ColorOS 12.1 that is based on Android 12, where it offers a smooth and seamless experience when using the smartphone. Opening apps and navigation on the smartphone is so smooth and user-friendly as well.

For productivity, the OPPO A77s is capable of multi-window so drag and dropping files from one app to another will be easy but my favorite is when I’m cross-referencing documents on the smartphone as I can open two apps at the same time.

OPPO has taken multi-tasking to another level with the FlexDrop combined with the Smart Sidebar. Launching your prioritized functions and apps on the smartphone is just a swipe away and you can even open it in a floating window making the OPPO A77s a perfect companion for your productivity needs.

It’s affordable

Overall, the features and innovations of the OPPO A77s has indeed set the bar high in its category. It is perfect to get you through the day, casual gaming and it can even boost your productivity level like never before.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your very own OPPO A77s for only Php13,99. Run to the nearest OPPO Brand Stores, kiosks, partner dealers or e-commerce websites such Lazada , Shopee, and TikTok Shop.

Analyst: Apple will open iOS to third party app stores

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Analyst: Apple will open iOS to third party app stores

Looks like we’re gonna see a big change to Apple next year as Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has revealed that Apple is currently prepping up the iOS and the iPadOS to open up for third-party app stores. This means that their mobile and tablet operating systems will be open to other app stores aside from Apple’s own App Store.

This is in-line with the EU’s requirements under the Digital Markets and Services Act and Apple is expected to open up different key elements of the iPhone and the iPad so that they can download apps through third-party app stores.

However, the update is only expected to take place in 27 countries that are members of the EU and it will probably expand the services to other regions in the feature.

The Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act are intended to promote fair competition and to provide privacy to consumers. Companies including Apple are expected to abide by the law that will come into force this January 1, 2024.

Xiaomi 12T Unboxing and First Impressions

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Xiaomi 12T Unboxing and First Impressions

Xiaomi has just unveiled their latest flagship in the country and it’s the Xiaomi 12T series and today, we’re gonna do an unboxing and hands-on of the more affordable smartphone in the Xiaomi 12T series – the Xiaomi 12T.

Inside the Box

The box of the Xiaomi 12T is pretty similar with other Xiaomi smartphones that we’ve reviewed before. Inside the box, we can find here the Xiaomi 12T smartphone, the jelly case, quick start guide, USB-A to USB-C port with support for fast charging and then there’s the 120W Fast Charger as well which can fully charge the smartphone in just a few minutes.

First impressions

One of the things that I love about the Xiaomi 12T is how ergonomic the smartphone thanks to the curves at the back of the smartphone. Despite the large size of the smartphone, it was pretty handy to hold. 

The back is different from the original Xiaomi 12. This one comes with a frosted glass look at the back of the smartphone and yes, it was slippery so I highly suggest that you use the smartphone’s case with it so you could have a better grip on the smartphone. The camera module of the smartphone 

Below is the USB-C port of the smartphone and it supports an ultra fast 120W fast charging which can fully charge the smartphone in less than 30 minutes which is insane. Even if you charge the smartphone by just 5 minutes, the Xiaomi 12T can last for a few more hours.

For the display of the Xiaomi 12T comes with a 6.67” display with AMOLED panel and also a 120Hz refresh rate and no, there’s no curved display in here but the flat panel of the smartphone is beautiful enough for a flagship smartphone but it’s definitely not the best one out there. As for the speakers of the smartphone, it was superb and it was loud enough whether I want it for watching movies or when listening to Spotify. The Xiaomi 12T works really fine.

When it comes to the processor, the Xiaomi 12T comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Ultra chipset inside and also the 8GB of RAM. The performance of the smartphone works really fine whether you want to for normal apps or for the latest games in the market right now. It works like a flagship and for our initial tests, we’re pretty impressed with the Dimensity 8100.

As for the camera, the Xiaomi 12T comes with a 108MP main camera and for a flagship smartphone, I find it a little bit lacking when it comes to dynamic range and colors in some of my shots. The other shots? They were actually great. It’s actually a hit and miss for me. Maybe an update could fix that.

Verdict

The Xiaomi 12T might not have the best hardware inside but make no mistake because the smartphone is still a flagship one. We got the power inside, a beautiful display, and a decent camera. Their choice of a MediaTek processor is actually isn’t bad and one of my favorite feature, the 120W charger, still comes with the smartphone.

It might not have the same level of the Xiaomi 12T Pro but the Xiaomi 12T is still a good one. If you don’t have the budget but still want to have a taste of a flagship smartphone then better get this smartphone. 

Smart to launch online SIM registration portal

Ciara Alarcon
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Smart to launch online SIM registration portal

Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) revealed that it would launch its online SIM registration portal to help subscribers register their SIM.

Smart also hailed the issuance of the SIM Registration Law’s Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). In a statement, Atty. Roy Ibay, VP and Head of Regulatory of Smart, noted that they are also proud to “contribute to the crafting of the IRR.”

In addition, Ibay also expressed that IRR aims to be all-inclusive as Public Telecommunication Entities (PTEs) shall also provide additional means to assist persons with disabilities, senior citizens, pregnant women, and/or persons with special needs in registering their respective SIMs—a provision that was added even as it was not mentioned specifically in the law.

“We join the National Telecommunications Commission, key regulators and government
agencies, and our counterparts in other PTEs in ensuring the orderly and effective
implementation of our SIM Registration Law,” he added.

Meanwhile, Francis E. Flores, SVP and Head of Consumer Business Group – Individual at Smart, addressed that they are committed to ensuring that implementing the SIM Registration Law will be easy and convenient for subscribers.

“We are ready to roll out our SIM Registration processes after months of preparations, which have included, among others, studying best global practices and technology solutions from other countries that have already implemented SIM registration. We will release more information about the SIM registration portal via our official channels in the next few weeks,” he added.

vivo Philippines announces Christmas offers for the vivo Y02 and Y01!

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vivo Philippines announces Christmas offers for the vivo Y02 and Y01!

If you’re planning on getting a brand-new smartphone, then you better watch out for vivo Philippines’ latest Christmas offer in where you can get the vivo Y01 and the vivo Y02 for only Php4,999 which makes it one of the most interesting and affordable smartphones from the company!

The vivo Y02 is the latest entry-level smartphone from the company and it packs a large 5000mAh battery inside along with 10W charging. There’s up to 1TB expandable storage as well along with MediaTek processor inside. For the display of the vivo Y02, the smartphone comes with 6.51-inch HD+ display with eye protection feature. The vivo Y02 is available in Orchid Blue and Cosmic Grey.

While the vivo Y01 is similar to the vivo Y02, this smartphone comes with a 6.51-inch FullView+ Display, Bokeh camera mode, and also a 5000mAh battery inside. It also comes with Multi-Turbo 3.0 and also the Helio P35 processor inside. The vivo Y01 is available in Sapphire Blue and Elegant Black

Right now, vivo Philippines is currently spreading the Christmas Cheer as they’re discounting the vivo Y01 and vivo Y02 to Php4,999 from their original price of Php5,299.

vivo Y02 arrives in the Philippines

Ciara Alarcon
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vivo Y02 arrives in the Philippines

A new budget yet capable phone arrived in the Philippines, as the vivo Y02 launched on the local market.

If you want an affordable smartphone, consider getting the Y02. It is the latest budget-centric device from vivo that offers the perfect balance of style, features, and value for money.

vivo Y02 Key Specs:
  • 6.51-inch (1600 x 720) Halo FullView display
  • MediaTek Helio P22 SoC
  • Funtouch OS 12 (Android 12 Go Edition)
  • 2GB RAM
  • 32GB internal storage, expandable up to 1TB via microSD card
  • 8MP rear camera
  • 5MP front camera
  • Dual-SIM
  • 4G LTE
  • WiFi
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
  • microUSB
  • 5,000mAh battery with 5V/1A reverse charging power

In addition, its large battery capacity makes the vivo Y02 an outstanding device at its price point. It sports a 5,000mAh juice that supports 10W fast charging. The device also comes with a 5V/1A reverse charging power that can cover your other devices when you’re outdoors.

Meanwhile, other notable features of the phone include its 6.51-inch Halo FullView display, 8MP primary camera, 5MP HD selfie snapper, and 32GB expandable storage.

Interested?

You can get the vivo Y02 nationwide for only Php5,299 SRP starting December 10.

Are you getting one? Let us know what you think in the comment section below!

vivo 12.12 deals announced

Ciara Alarcon
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vivo 12.12 deals announced

vivo announced its 12.12 holiday deals, treating fans with exclusive discounts on smartphones this festive season.

With the upcoming vivo 12.12 deals, consumers can score vivo smartphones at an affordable price and get amazing freebies on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop. Participating devices include the vivo Y16, Y22s, Y35, V25e, V25, V25 Pro, and X80.

Here are the details:

vivo Y16 (4GB/128GB)
SRP: Php8,999
12.12 Promo Price: Php8,799
12.12 Freebies: DITO SIM card + TWS Voguard

vivo Y22s (8GB/128GB)
SRP: Php12,999
12.12 Promo Price: Php12,899
12.12 Freebies: DITO SIM card + TWS Voguard

Y22s (8GB+128GB)
SRP: Php12,999
12.12 Promo Price: Php12,899
12.12 Freebies: DITO SIM card + TWS Voguard

vivo Y35
SRP: Php14,999
PHP 14,599
12.12 Freebies: DITO SIM card + TWS Voguard

vivo V25e
SRP: Php17,999
12.12 Promo Price: Php17,599
12.12 Freebies: DITO SIM card + TWS Voguard

vivo V25
SRP: Php23,999
12.12 Promo Price: Php23,599
12.12 Freebies: DITO SIM card + 2n1 Clock Speaker + BT Neckband

vivo V25 Pro
SRP: Php29,999
12.12 Promo Price: Php29,599
12.12 Freebies: DITO SIM card + + vivo Tumbler + football TWS

vivo X80
SRP: Php45,999
12.12 Promo Price: Php39,999
12.12 Freebies: DITO SIM card + + Voguard TWS + Clock Speaker

Meanwhile, consumers who follow vivo’s official store on Shopee can enjoy an extra Php20 off with no minimum spend. There is also a Php80 off for VIP members, Php200 off for Silver VIPs, and Php300 off for Gold VIPs.

So, are you getting one? Let us know what you think in the comment section below!

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