Samsung announced that it would launch the Galaxy A13 5G and Galaxy A23 5G, the upgraded versions of the Galaxy A13 and Galaxy A23 unveiled earlier this year, in the Philippines.
Everyone is now banking on fast internet speeds to ensure mobile productivity. This is where 5G phones come in. And with Samsung’s best-value 5G smartphones, no Filipinos should miss out on this ultra-fast network speed.
With the upcoming launch, Filipinos will get access to budget 5G phones.
The Galaxy A13 5G and A23 5G delivers hyper-fast 5G performance. They also have internal storage of 128GB, which can be expanded by up to 1TB. In addition, Samsung equipped both phones with long battery life, accompanying users from day to night.
Interested? Stay tuned to learn more about the Galaxy A13 5G and Galaxy A23 5G. It will soon be available in all Samsung authorized stores and online platforms.
Lenovo Philippines has just launched their newest notebooks in the Philippines and these are the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon, Yoga 9i, and the Yoga Slim 7i Pro X. These notebooks are catered for those people who wants portability, versatility and power inside.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon
This is the most affordable among the three but make no mistake because this notebook comes with premium quality and specs inside. The Yoga Slim 7i Carbon comes with a 13.3-inch 2.5K PureSight Display with a 90Hz refresh rate and also a 16:10 aspect ratio which is great for some very light gaming to give you a break from work and of course, for the office.
For the memory, this one comes with 16GB of RAM along with 1TB of PCIe SSD which is enough for those people who want to open and save a lot of memory-eating files on their notebook. The Yoga Slim 7i Carbon also comes with an electronic camera shutter for added privacy, a dual mic, Dolby Atmos Audio, Harman Speakers, and an edge-to-edge keyboard and larger trackpad.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is priced at Php77,995 and it will come in Moon White and Cloud Grey.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro X
This notebook is my personal favorite as this one comes with a balance of power and also portability. This notebook is made for content creators as this one comes wiht Intel Core i7-12700H processor inside along with Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 with 4GB GDDR5 VRAM. Along with that is a 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM and also a 1TB PCIe SSD.
The hardware inside the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro X gives you both the power to create videos, play casual and even some modern games at lower settings, and to do more. Because of its portability and power inside, this notebook is perfect for content creators.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro X also comes with Lenovo’s X Power which lets you tune your notebook for the power that you need. You can push the notebook to its max CPU and GPU limits with this feature and of course, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro X comes with Harman speakers, Dolby Atmos Audio, Full HD Webcam, Dual Mic, and a full suite of ports.
For the display, it comes with a decently sized 14.5-inch display with 3K resolution and also a 120Hz refresh rate which makes it smooth. The notebook is also at 1.6kg which makes it really portable.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro X is available in Dark Teal and it starts at Php91,995.
Lenovo Yoga 9i
The Lenovo Yoga 9i is the latest 2-in-1 device from the company and it packs a lot of features including an AI powered performance along with a thin chassis that makes it comfortable to use and hold.
The Lenovo Yoga 9i comes with 12th Generation Intel Core i7-1260P processor inside along with 16GB of LPDDR5 memory inside and also a 1TB SSD PCIe Gen 4 SSD for the storage.
The Lenovo Yoga 9i comes with a 14-inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and also a 2.8K OLED PureSight touchscreen display and it is also VESA certified display HDR True Black 500 which is great for entertainment and also for content creation. The Lenovo Yoga 9i also covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
The notebook will also come with Bowers & Wilkins rotating soundbar system which will give you a more immersive experience on the notebook.
The Lenovo Yoga 9i is priced at Php109,995 and it will come in Oatmeal color.
While a lot of smartphones from vivo has released a lot of smartphones in the past few months, they didn’t stop there as the company has just teased their upcoming smartphone — the vivo Y16.
The vivo Y16 appears that it will pack 64GB or a 128GB of internal storage inside along with 4GB of RAM that is powerful enough to support multi-tasking and apps and files that requires a lot of memory. The smartphone also promises a large battery with its 5000mAh battery inside.
The smartphone also features a 6.51-inch Halo FullView display that comes with eye protection mode. Users are also protected by the side fingerprint scanner and also the facial recognition for easier unlocking the smartphone.
For gamers, they would love to have the Multi Turbo 5.5 and also the gaming feature called Ultra Game mode that gives you an uninterrupted and no-lag performance on the smartphone. For the camera and selfie lovers, the vivo Y16 will come with a high-qualitry color and accentuated details. The vivo Y16’s Aurora screen light can provide you extra light to illuminate your selfies.
For the design, it’s something that you can expect from vivo as the vivo Y16 packs a lightweight design despite the large battery inside and it also features a 8.19mm thin body and the colorways are both elegant and also classic.
vivo has been teasing their upcoming mid-range smartphone in the market for a while — the vivo Y35. The smartphone features everything that a consumer who are always on the go needs — a large 5000mAh battery, a fast 44W fast charging, and a large memory. Basically, the smartphone’s features are for those who are always on the go and want to finish their tasks uninterrupted
Faster charging, less worries
One of the biggest features of the smartphone is the 44W fast charging technology. This means that the smartphone can charge really fast and it’s one of the fastest in its price range right now. This means that you can charge the smartphone in just less than 30 minutes and already get up to 70% of charge which can last hours or even a day of usage. So even if you forgot to charge your smartphone before going to bed and you woke up late in the morning for work, you won’t have a problem with charging the next day.
In our of usage of the smartphone, we were able to use it for a single work day without the need of charging. The battery life of this one is pretty good actually and when it was time to charge, it took me less than an hour to fully charge the smartphone.
More storage for your files
The vivo Y35 is the first smartphone to sport an 8GB extended RAM under the Y series and with this, you can open more applications and games at the same time without the problems for multi-tasking. Aside from that, downloading large games and saving large files won’t be a worry to you thanks to its large 256GB ROM that is expandable up to 1TB with microSD. With its large storage, you don’t have to delete your files and games to give way for the latest games that you need to download.
We downloaded multiple Google sheet files and some slides and switching apps on the smartphone was smooth and it doesn’t have to reload because of its larger RAM. I can also download more games with it because of the large storage
Decent power for your needs
The vivo Y35 got the latest Snapdragon 680 processor. It’s a very decent processor and a popular one which makes it more compatible with most apps and games on the market right now. Running social media apps will be a breeze on the smartphone along with your office applications as the vivo Y35 can handle that. In my usage, checking emails and opening files and switching from different social media apps was a breeze on the vivo Y35.
We tried games including Mobile Legends on the smartphone and it was fast and smooth. We also tried heavier games like APEX Legends Mobile on the vivo Y35 and combined with the Multi-turbo 5.5 on the smartphone, I can get a more optimized experience along with better performance thus, I get better framerates and playing APEX legends Mobile on the smartphone was smooth and flawless.
Camera for your everyday needs
Inside the vivo Y35 is a 50MP main camera along with 2MP depth sensor and 2MP macro camera and with its large sensor, you can get more light, sharper and better photos when you’re using it. So taking photos when you’re on vacation or just taking photos of some documents that you need for work, the vivo Y35 can give you excellent quality.
The vivo Y35 also comes with some awesome features including a Super Night Camera that gives brighter night shots and also a rear video EIS and optimized video quality for the front-facing camera. This feature gives us the impression that the smartphone is great for taking videos and photos for TikTok. If you want to check out some of the photos using the vivo Y35, check it out below:
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A chic design
The smartphone might come with a decent camera, a large battery, and fast charging but vivo didn’t forget about the chic design of the smartphone. The smartphone comes in Agate Black and Dawn Gold and both colors are really eye-catching. For the Dawn Gold, it comes with a textured back that really shines outside while the Agate Black comes with a diamond pattern at the back.
As for the ergonomics, the smartphone does feel easy to hold with its light frame, and then there’s the 2.5D curvature as well that adds beauty to the smartphone.
Other features
Other cool features that we can expect from the vivo Y35 include the updated audio booster which can give us a better audio experience so watching movies or just listening music on the smartphone feels more immersive.
Using it for entertainment is nice as well as the smartphone comes with 6.58-inch Full HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate that can give us smoother animations and transitions. The display of the smartphone is large enough to enjoy watching content on the smartphone and playing games. It’s a great smartphone for entertainment and to get a quick break after hours of work
Pricing
The vivo Y35 is priced at Php14,999. It’s now available online at Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, and Vivo e-store but you can also get it offline at all vivo concept stores and kiosks nationwide starting September 10. If you get it online, you can get a free DITO SIM card and also a TWS Voguard.
If you want to buy the smartphone in installment plans, you can get it at 6, 9, 12, 15, or up to 18 months thru Home Credit or you can get it via credit card from 6 or up to 12 months.
Verdict
The vivo Y35 comes with everything that you need on a smartphone – 44W fast charging, a large battery, a large display, and a sexy design. The smartphone can really help you get through the day as this one comes with a large battery and fast charging that last a single work or schoool day and it’s powerful enough to handle most of your tasks and apps that you need to finish at work or school.
The vivo Y35 is for the people who want to have a companion and want to get their work done without interruptions. The vivo Y35 is capable of everything that you need on a smartphone whether you need it for work, school, gaming, or a smartphone that can last through the day.
vivo Philippines has just launched the Y35 in Philippines, the newest smartphone from vivo that packs a 44W charging and also a large 5000mAh battery inside.
The “quick as a flash” smartphone, the vivo Y35, is the newest addition to the Y-series smartphones of the company. The smartphone packs a 44W fast charging which can charge the 5000mAh battery up to 70% in just 30-34 minutes. The vivo Y35 can give up to 14 hours of battery on video streaming and up to 7 hours of gaming.
Aside from the large battery and the fast charging of the vivo Y35, you can also get here an 8GB+8GB Extended RAM which is a first in the Y-series smartphones from vivo and then there’s the large 256GB ROM as well.
For the processor, the smartphone comes with Snapdragon 680 processor which is a very popular entry-level processor and there’s the Ultra Gaming Mode + multi turbo 5.5 for better gaming experience. For the display, the smartphone packs a 6.58-inch Full HD+ Sunlight readable display with a 90Hz refresh rate and up to 550 nits of brightness.
For the camera, the vivo Y35 comes with 50MP main camera along with 2MP bokeh camera and also a 2MP macro camera while for the front camera, the smartphone comes with 16MP front-facing camera.
vivo has also partnered with Air Asia Philippines to bring and promote the beauty of the Philippines through the lenses of the vivo Y35 to the airline.
The vivo Y35 is now available for Php14,999 at Lazada, Shopee, TikTok, and at vivo e-store and also in physical stores and kiosks nationwide.
You can also get it via Home Credit and Credit Card for 6 up to 18 months and 6 up to 12 months respectively.
Maya has a special treat for those planning to shop this 9.9!
The all-in-one money app doubles the rewards for customers when shopping for the best discounts and 9.9 deals. In fact, you’ll get a FREE Bitcoin when you pay with Maya at any partnered stores nationwide. In addition, you will also have the chance to win Php1M worth of Bitcoin on top of this fantastic promo.
Each eligible transaction can give you free Bitcoin worth 1%, 10%, or 100% of
your purchase (capped at Php500 monthly).
For example, a Php500 purchase can guarantee Php5, Php50, or Php500 worth of Bitcoin. You’ll receive an SMS notification once Maya sends it to your crypto wallets.
On top of the free Bitcoin, each qualified and verified payment will be equivalent
to one raffle entry for a chance to win the coveted Php1M bitcoin prize. The promo runs until September 30, 2022.
“9.9 is a happy day for shoppers, and Maya’s Bitcoin promo can make it even more
rewarding for them. With free Bitcoin on top of multiple 9.9 deals from various brands,
paying with Maya might just be the smartest way to spend this 9.9,” said Pepe Torres,
Maya Chief Marketing Officer.
“We want more Filipinos to experience the best of crypto through our seamless all-in-
one money experience. On top of the rewards, it’s also the easiest and most risk-free way to experience crypto – so pay with Maya now,” he added.
In case you missed it, the Maya Crypto feature lets users buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrencies for as low as Php1. This makes it ideal for crypto novices and enthusiasts. In addition, consumers can use their crypto as their additional funds to pay bills, buy load, shop for groceries, or even save on their Maya Savings feature, which can grow even further by up to 6%.
The Nationals returns for its 4th installment, and this time, it brings Call of Duty: Mobile Philippine Open 2022.
With this, the league has invited CODM players nationwide to grab their chance to become the next champion. The Nationals season 2022 will feature a series of grassroots tournaments, leading fans, and players to the Pro League.
The tournament will start with its Challenger and Academy tournament series. Grassroots and student gamers will be able to compete for a chance to become part of The Nationals pro teams.
Players from these winning teams will move on to the Draft. This is where the pro teams can select them as part of their rosters for the Pro League. The Pro league teams are not limited to drafting a few players but can also sign in full teams.
The Call of Duty: Mobile Philippine Open powered by The Nationals started its first Challenger series tournament last August 20-21, 2022. The top 4 teams of this tournament moved on to be part of the draft series in September.
Meanwhile, The Call of Duty: Mobile Philippine Open powered by The Nationals is also done in partnership with esport and video game event organizer, Gariath Concepts. Gariath Concepts has been The Nationals partner since its first season in 2019.
GoTyme Bank inked a partnership with Visa and BancNet to provide Filipinos with high-quality bank services and online payment transactions for an improved digital economy.
This partnership has also launched the GoTyme Visa ATM Debit Card. All GoTyme Bank account holders will receive the card for free, allowing them to enjoy the benefits of Visa for transactions worldwide. This card also enables them to withdraw money from any ATM when traveling outside the country.
Meanwhile, as it is partnered with BancNet, GoTyme cardholders can transact at ATM and point-of-sale (POS) terminals. In addition, users can also access their funds through the internet and mobile phone for a wide range of services through various channels. With this, account holders can enjoy real-time fund transfers and pay their purchases through InstaPay.
Moreover, the virtual and physical cards will have the same number and the cardholder’s name.
“With this partnership, GoTyme will have access to the cutting-edge switch infrastructure that BancNet operates and which enables secure and reliable money transfers to other banks and e-wallets in real time, at any time. GoTyme customers will also be able to transact at over 24,000 ATMs and more than 480,000 POS terminals nationwide.” BancNet CEO Emmie Reyes addressed.
Jeff Navarro, Visa’s Country Manager for the Philippines and Guam stated, “I am
excited to launch this partnership with GoTyme and BancNet. Visa has always been
committed to making the digital payment experience seamless, secure, and accessible
to all. Visa’s Consumer Payment Attitudes Study showed that more Filipinos are trying
cashless modes of payment, and it is our collective goal to keep this momentum going.
Together, we hope to address some of the barriers preventing Filipinos from embracing
cashless payments, helping to drive greater financial inclusion in the country.”
In case you missed it, consumers who download the GoTyme app can generate a Visa-powered virtual card for free that they can use to make digital payments and other
related transactions, with more exciting solutions and benefits in the pipeline.
XTREME Appliances joined the 9.9 party as it announced up to 44% discount on Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day and Lazada 9.9 Mega Brands Sale.
As we all know, September marks the start of the longest holiday season in the Philippines and the world. With Filipinos now looking forward to celebrating the Christmas season, XTREME shared how consumers can spot great deals this coming 9.9.
Here are the tips from the appliances brand:
SHOP FOR THE FIRST TWO HOURS ON SEPTEMBER 9 (12MN to 2AM)
SHOPEE
X-SERIES 600ML Personal Blender with a FREE tumbler
SRP: Php995
Discounted Price: Php735
Midnight Sale Price: Php720
X-SERIES 2-Burner Tempered Glass Gas Stove
SRP: Php2,595
Discounted Price: Php1,802
Midnight Sale Price: Php1,767
50cm X-SERIES Gas Range PRO
SRP: Php10,990
Discounted Price: Php8,706
Midnight Sale Price: Php8,535
COOL Front Load Combo Washer and Dryer
SRP: Php48,195
Discounted Price: Php30,198
Midnight Sale Price: Php29,606
20L HOME Digital Microwave Oven
SRP: Php4,045
Discounted Price: Php2,872
Midnight Sale Price: Php2,816
1.8 CU FT COOL Single Door Refrigerator
SRP: Php6,245
Discounted Price: Php4,593
Midnight Sale Price: Php4,503
0.5HP COOL Window Type Aircon Manual
SRP: Php9,895
Discounted Price: Php6,850
Midnight Sale Price: Php6,716
LAZADA
32-inch LED TV
SRP: Php10,995
Discounted Price: Php7,196
Brand Mega Offer: Php6,795
43-inch V Series Smart TV
SRP: Php17,995
Discounted Price: Php12,746
Brand Mega Offer: Php11,985
50-inch V Series Smart TV
SRP: Php26,995
Discounted Price: Php20,796
Brand Mega Offer: Php19,450
55-inch V Series Smart TV
SRP: Php29,995
Discounted Price: Php23,196
Brand Mega Offer: Php21,050
32-inch ANDROID TV
SRP: Php13,995
Discounted Price: Php11,196
Brand Mega Offer: Php9,995
43-inch ANDROID TV
SRP: Php20,495
Discounted Price: Php16,396
Brand Mega Offer: Php14,999
50-inch ANDROID TV
SRP: Php7,795
Discounted Price: Php22,236
Brand Mega Offer: Php20,450
55-inch ANDROID TV
SRP: Php30,995
Discounted Mega Offer: Php24,796
Brand Mega Offer: Php22,099
CATCH LIMITED-TIME DEALS
Lazada and Shopee will also have a limited-time offer on these slots:
Lazada Crazy Brand Mega Offers
September 9, 2022 (9AM-1PM) (5PM-7PM) ( 9PM-1:AM)
September 10, 2022 (9AM-1PM) (4PM-6PM) ( 8PM-1AM)
Shopee Flash Sale
September 9, 2022 (7AM-9AM) (1PM-3PM) (8PM-9PM) (11PM-12AM)
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FLEXIBLE PAYMENT TERMS
Lazada Loan allows shoppers to buy now and pay later with easy installment plans without having a credit card. You can apply for a loan directly through the Lazada website or app and have your application approved within the same day. Lazada offers flexible installment options from Home credit, JuanHand, TendoPay, Billease, Digodo, FlexiFinance, InvestEd, Lendpinoy, Plentina, UnaPay, and Cashalo.
Meanwhile, SPayLater is a feature wherein qualified buyers have the option to buy now and pay later or apply for an installment loan of up to 12 months for their Shopee purchases.
So, add to cart your must-have XTREME items this coming Christmas season now!
The iPhone 14 Pro series has just been unveiled by Apple and yes, the newest flagship smartphones from Apple feature a brand new display as the leaks suggest, of course, it will be more powerful than ever whether that’s the camera or the processing power inside.
The iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max will still come with a 6.1-inch and also 6.7-inch display but this time, it will come with more powerful A16 Bionic chip inside, and of course, there’s a better camera as well. It’s also brighter than ever at up to 2000 nits. It will also come with Ceramic Shield Front Cover for tougher and better protection
Unlike the notch on the previous generation, the iPhone 14 Pro’s pill-shaped hole called the dynamic island comes with more functions as it displays different functionalities and statuses for different applications. Apple has finaly made the pill-shape hole in the display more useful, a feature we never saw on Android smartphones.
The iPhone 14 and 14 Pro will come with an upgraded camera. They’ve added a 48MP main camera on the iPhone 14 Pro series with quad-pixel sensor that gives better and amazing low-light shots and also details on the smartphone. There’s a new 12MP ultra wide camera as well, an improved telephoto camera, a new truedepth camera, action mode, and more.
The iPhone 14 Pro series will also come with Emergency SOS via satellite that lets you connect to a satellite and enable messaging with emergency services whereever you are even without cellular service. However, this one will be initially available to US and Canada users this November.
The iPhone 14 Pro will come in Deep Purple, Gold, Silver, and Space Black.
