Cherry Home has officially released the latest addition to its affordable IoT devices—the new Smart Swivel Camera S3.
Give your home extra protection with the new Cherry Home Smart Swivel Camera S3. It showcases a contemporary design, making your home look innovative and modern. It also delivers a clear 1080P Full HD video resolution and 24/7 video recording feature, ensuring that users will get more accurate clips and playback on their smartphone.
In addition, the Smart Swivel Camera S3 offers better coverage, as it comes with a wide viewing angle and intelligent motion tracking. The latter allows you to detect motion or any suspicious movement in your home.
The security camera also features two-way audio, allowing both ends to communicate with each other in times of emergency.
Accessible through the Cherry Home app, users can expand their storage up to 128GB via a microSD card.
Interested? Buy the new Cherry Home Smart Swivel Camera S3 for only Php1,499 at www.cherryshop.com.ph.
Xiaomi Philippines has just launched their newest smartphones in the market — the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 series. The smartphone series is immensely popular as they offer the best value for the hardware. So what can we expect from the Redmi Note 11 series? Well, there’s the slight change in design and of course, an upgrade in specifications of the smartphone.
50MP main camera + 8MP ultra-wide camera + 2MP macro + 2MP depth camera
13MP front-facing camera
WiFi, 4G LTE, NFC, IR Blaster, Bluetooth 5.0
Dual SIM + MicroSD card slot
33W Fast Charging
IP53 Splash-proof
Side fingerprint scanner
3.5mm headphone jack
5000mAh battery
MIUI 13 based on Android 11
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11’s biggest features includes the 50MP main camera, the 90Hz AMOLED Panel and then there’s the Snapdragon 680 inside.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 will come in the following variants and prices in the Philippines:
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4GB+64GB – Php8,999
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4GB+128GB – Php9,999
Those who will get the Redmi Note 11 4GB+64GB from February 11 to February 19, they’ll get a free Redmi Buds 3 at Xiaomi’s Shopee and Lazada stores. Those who will pre=order at retail stores from February 11 to February 18 will get a free Redmi Buds 3 and a Xiaomi Eco Bag.
Samsung officially launched the new Galaxy Tab S8 Series in the Philippines, bringing in the most extensive, boldest display, and most powerful performance the lineup has ever offered in the local market.
The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series consists of the Galaxy Tab S8 5G/WiFi, Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G, and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 5G.
Suitable for users looking to become more productive, the new Galaxy Tab S8 Series provides consumers with the freedom and flexibility for working, browsing online, and playing games.
SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S8 5G/WiFi
Although it comes with toned-down specs among devices under the series, the Galaxy Tab S8 5G/WiFi can still deliver a superfast performance, thanks to the fastest processor ever in a Galaxy Tab—a 4nm chip. This 11-inch tablet also sports a large 8GB RAM, 256GB expandable storage, and an 8,000mAh battery with Super Fast Charging 2.0 tech.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 5G/WiFi Key Specs
11-inch WQXGA LTPS TFT (2560 x 1600), up to 120Hz refresh rate
Android 12.0
4nm octa-core processor
8GB RAM
256GB internal storage, expandable up to 1TB
Main Camera: 13MP + 6MP ultra-wide + Flash
Selfie: 12MP ultra-wide
WiFi 6E a/b/g/n/ac/ax
5G
Bluetooth 5.2
GPS+, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
Type-C USB 3.2
Sensors: accelerometer, geomagnetic, gyro, light, fingerprint, hall sensor
Quad stereo speakers with Sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos
3 microphones
Samsung Knox, including Samsung Knox Vault
Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
8,000mAh battery with Super Fast Charging 2.0
Accessories: S Pen (BLE, Inbox), Book Cover Keyboard, Book Cover Keyboard Slim, Book Cover, Protective Standing Cover, Strap Cover
Color: Silver, Pink Gold
SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S8+ 5G
Meanwhile, the Plus variant comes with a bigger 12.4-inch AMOLED screen and a larger 10,090mAh battery. However, just like the regular model, it still sports 8GB RAM, 256GB expandable storage, 13MP + 6MP ultra-wide main cameras, and a 12MP ultra-wide selfie snapper.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G Key Specs
12.4-inch WQXGA+ AMOLED (2800 x 1752), up to 120Hz refresh rate
Android 12.0
4nm octa-core processor
8GB RAM
256GB internal storage, expandable up to 1TB
Main Camera: 13MP + 6MP ultra-wide + Flash
Selfie: 12MP ultra-wide
WiFi 6E a/b/g/n/ac/ax
5G
Bluetooth v5.2
GPS+, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
Type-C USB 3.2
Sensors: accelerometer, geomagnetic, gyro, light, fingerprint, hall sensor
Quad stereo speakers with Sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos
3 microphones
Samsung Knox, including Samsung Knox Vault
Fingerprint On Display
10,090mAh battery with Super Fast Charging 2.0
Accessories: S Pen (BLE, Inbox), Book Cover Keyboard, Book Cover Keyboard Slim, Book Cover, Protective Standing Cover, Strap Cover
Color: Graphite
SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S8+ ULTRA 5G
And the most dominant model of them is, of course, the Ultra 5G. It allows users to enjoy an undisrupted working and playing experience, thanks to its whopping 12GB RAM and 11,200mAh battery with Super Fast Charging 2.0 solution.
The device also delivers a better camera setup, as it bags 12MP wide + 12MP ultra-wide dual selfie shooters.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ Ultra 5G Key Specs
14.6-inch WQXGA+ AMOLED (2960 x 1848), up to 120Hz refresh rate
Android 12.0
4nm octa-core processor
12GB RAM
256GB internal storage, expandable up to 1TB
Main Camera: 13MP + 6MP ultra-wide + Flash
Selfie: 12MP wide + 12MP ultra-wide
WiFi 6E a/b/g/n/ac/ax
5G\Bluetooth v5.2
GPS+, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
Type-C USB 3.2
Sensors: accelerometer, geomagnetic, gyro, light, fingerprint, hall sensor
Quad stereo speakers with Sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos
3 microphones
Samsung Knox, including Samsung Knox Vault
Fingerprint On Display
11,200mAh battery with Super Fast Charging 2.0
Accessories: S Pen (BLE, Inbox), Book Cover Keyboard, Book Cover, Protective Standing Cover
Color: Graphite
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series is now available for pre-order via Samsung Online Store until March 3. Meanwhile, consumers can start pre-ordering their device via Samsung Authorized Dealers, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com, MemoXpress, and other authorized online partners from February 10 to March 3.
Then, it will be officially available in the market starting March 4.
Meanwhile, those pre-ordering the Galaxy Tab S8 Series will also score an ultimate productivity bundle worth up to Php32,723. Here are the details:
Samsung Galaxy S8 Ultra 5G
Book Cover Keyboard worth Php17,599
Galaxy Buds Pro worth Php9,990
One year personal subscription to Microsoft 365, one-year subscription to VIU Premium, and four months of YouTube Premium, worth Php5,134
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G
Book Cover Keyboard Slim worth Php8,099
Galaxy Buds Live worth Php7,990
One year personal subscription to Microsoft 365, one-year subscription to VIU Premium, and four months of YouTube Premium, worth Php5,134
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 5G/WiFi
Book Cover Keyboard Slim worth Php7,099
Galaxy Buds2 worth Php6,990
One year personal subscription to Microsoft 365, one-year subscription to VIU Premium, and four months of YouTube Premium, worth Php5,134
So, are you getting one? Let us know what you think in the comment section below!
Samsung has finally unveiled the Galaxy S22 series and they just included a lot of new features including a tougher and stronger armor aluminum body and an upgrade in the cameras of these smartphones. The new smartphones will also now come with a Snapdragon processor inside after years of getting Exynos processors for the Philippine market.
Some of the upgrades that we’ve seen on the Galaxy S22 series include a better and larger sensor so you can have brighter and better photos on the smartphone and there’s improvement on AI too so you can have better shots and videos on the smartphone.
My favorite part about these smartphones is that they’re now using Snapdragon processors instead of Exynos, a feature that a lot of Filipino consumers have been waiting for. If you want to know more about smartphones, check out our first impressions video of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series smartphones.
Finally, the latest flagship smartphone from Samsung has arrived in the country and it’s the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. The smartphone does have a look that reminds us of the Samsung Galaxy Note series but make no mistake because the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will still offer the best hardware in its class including a powerful processor inside, S Pen, and a new and upgraded camera.
This is the first smartphone in the Galaxy S series to come with a built-in S Pen and they’ve improved it as the smartphone now comes with 70% lower latency and of course, you can use it in different apps including when signing documents. The smartphone also comes with a large 6.8-inch WQHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display that offers amazing colors and 120Hz refresh rate.
The smartphone also comes with a quad-camera setup headlined by the 108MP main camera. They’ve also improved the camera as the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra comes with a support for RAW format up to 16bit and it features Samsung’s largest pixel sensor ever so you can have more light and data so you can have brighter night shots on both photos and videos. The smartphone can also take smoother and clearer nighttime videos without flares thanks to the Super Clear Glass lens of the smartphone and it also comes with Auto Framing so you can capture the people you need on the smartphone’s camera.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra also comes with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and it offers advanced AI and ML processing and it also features WiFi 6E and 5G inside. The smartphone’s charging speeds have also been upgraded as it now supports 45W super fast charging so you can record 50 minutes of video after a 10 minute charge.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will be available for pre-order starting today, 11PM until March 3, 2022. Those who will pre-order the Galaxy S22 through Samsung.com can get freebies and discounts worth up to Php13,200. You can also enjoy a PHP 10,000 e-voucher which can be used to purchase select mobile products in the Samsung Online Store, a Silicone Case with Strap worth PHP 1,999 and a Lucky Box Strap worth PHP 1,299.
Customers can also pre-order through Samsung Experience Stores, select Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com, and MemoXpress Online from February 10 – March 3, 2022, to get as much as PHP 13,200 worth of freebies, including a pair of Galaxy Buds Pro worth PHP 9,990, a Silicone Case with Strap worth PHP 1,999 and a Lucky Box Strap worth PHP 1,299.
Starting March 4, 2022, You can purchase the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra in Burgundy, Green, Phantom White, and Phantom Black. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will retail for Php68,990 for the 8+128GB variant, Php72,990 for the 12+256GB variant and Php80,990 for the 12+512GB variant.
Samsung has officially unveiled their latest smartphones in the market and it’s the Samsung Galaxy S22 Series. These smartphones feature an upgrade in camera and in AI which improves your photos and videos to the next level. Just like before, there will be three smartphones in the Galaxy S22 series and two of them are the Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S22+. They feature a better camera and of course, the Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays that are excellent. Both smartphones also come with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Processor after years of having Exynos processors on flagship Galaxy smartphones in the Philippines.
These smartphones also comes with the latest AI technology from Samsung so you can take better portrait mode photos on the smartphone with its new AI Stereo Depth Map and even brighter and better shots at night so you can make your content pop in the dark.
The Samsung Galaxy S22+ will also feature a faster 45W super-fast charging while the Samsung Galaxy S22 will still have a 25W fast charging.
You can pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ through Samsung.com and you can get freebies and discounts worth up to Php13,200. Consumers can also enjoy a Php10,000 e-voucher that they can use to purchase select products at the Samsung online store, a silicone case with strap worth Php1,999 and a lucky box strap worth Php1,299.
You can also pre-order it at Samsung Experience Stores, Lazada, Shopee Samsung Authorized stores, Abenson.com, and MemoXpress Online from February 10 to March 3, 2022. You can get PHP 10,200 worth of freebies, including a pair of Galaxy Buds2 worth PHP 6,990, a Silicone Case with Strap worth PHP 1,999 and a Lucky Box Strap worth PHP 1,299.
Starting March 4, 2022, the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ will be available in Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores, select Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com and MemoXpress Online, and telco partners.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ comes in the follow price and variants in Phantom White, Phantom Black, Pink Gold, and Green:
Thinking of a perfect gift for your loved ones this coming valentine’s day? Good news!
ASUS and Republic of Gamers (ROG) Philippines announced its bundled with love valentines promo, giving consumers a chance to score up to Php14,000 worth of exclusive bundle items and discounts.
Participating products include select devices from Zenbooks, Vivobooks, Zephyrus, Strix, desktops, ROG Phone, Zenfones, and more.
Here are some of the details:
ASUS bundled items
Receive a Bacini foldable bike worth Php11,990 for each Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED purchase
Get a free three-month Adobe Creative cloud subscription with ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED, ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED, and ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED
Score a Wacom Pad Intuos worth php6,300 with a free three-month subscription to Corel Painter Essentials 8, Corel Aftershot, and Clip Studio Paint Pro for each purchase of the Vivobook Pro 14/15 OLED
Get an ASUS Zen gimbal, ASUS Zen screen, or a Birkenstock e-voucher for every ASUS Zenbook or Vivobook laptop purchase
Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) launched its best-unlimited data offer, the UNLIFAM 999 promo.
The UNLIFAM 999 promo offers unlimited data with 30-day validity. In addition, Smart announced that it has no restrictions, data-capping, or speed-throttling.
It also covers all connectivity needs, allowing subscribers to use it for productivity, entertainment, gaming, and more. Users can also maximize it for binge-watching ultra-high definition videos or getting in touch with their loved ones through super-fast video calls.
To register, consumers have to log into the GigaLife App and choose UNLIFAM 999 under the available data offers. Users can also connect their Smart Bro and PLDT Home WiFi devices to the GigaLife App. This gives them a chance to earn GigaPoints and redeem exciting rewards.
How to link your Smart Bro or PLDT Home WIFi device to the GigaLife App:
Download the GigaLife App;
Connect your smartphone to your Smart Bro or PLDT Home WiFi device;
Open the GigaLife App and enter the mobile number of your Smart Bro or PLDT Home WiFi device;
Add your primary smartphone number as a secondary mobile number to receive important messages about your account;
Input the One-Time Pin (OTP) sent to your primary phone number; and
Wait for the GigaLife enrollment confirmation.
Smart’s UNLIFAM 999 promo is now available at the GigaLife App for all users of Smart Bro Home WiFi, PLDT Home WiFi, Smart Bro Prepaid SIM, and Smart Bro Rocket SIM.
Meanwhile, Smart revealed that the UNLIFAM 999 promo would soon be available at accredited Smart retailers nationwide.
Before Samsung unveils their latest flagship smartphone to the market, the Galaxy S22 series, the company first released the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. It’s the more affordable variant but it still features some of the things that we love including the flagship display, camera, and the Exynos 2100, the processor used by the Galaxy S21 series and today, we’re gonna review the smartphone.
Design and hardware
The smartphone does have a lot of similarities from the older and more premium Galaxy S21 series but this time, they’re using a colorful plastic back, just like the Galaxy A series. It has a single matte plastic back cover instead of having a camera module cover that is connected to the frame of the smartphone.
It doesn’t have the same premium feel and materials for the back of the smartphone, I still appreciate the availability of colors for the smartphone that can pair well with the colors of the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 and Galaxy Watch4 series. The smartphone also comes with a metal frame so despite having a plastic build, it still feels solid to hold and pretty ergonomic as well.
Plastic does have an advantage despite the less premium feel of the smartphone. First, it’s not prone to breakage unlike glass backs on the smartphone and second, they are lighter which makes the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE light to hold and it’s great for people with smaller hands or people who always have fatigue from holding their smartphones.
Other aspects of the smartphone that are similar to the Samsung Galaxy S21. The smartphone still features the power button and the volume rocker on the side and of course, there’s the in-display fingerprint scanner as well and below, we can find the USB-C port along with the speaker grill of the smartphone. And unfortunately, we are still using 25W fast charging on the smartphone.
Battery life
Inside the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is a 4500mAh battery and so far, it’s the same from what we’re getting with the Exynos-powered smartphones. In our PC Mark Work 2.0 Battery Test, we got a score of 8 hours and 43 minutes but weirdly, we can get longer usage in real life usage of the smartphone.
Display
Without a doubt, the display of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is something that you would really appreciate. There’s the 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate and Full HD+ resolution. The smartphone features very decent colors on the display and so far, I’m loving every bit of colors that we have on the smartphone as it was vivid, bright, and it’s on par with the Samsung Galaxy S21.
This may not be the sharpest display in town but it’s great already even for a flagship smartphone. Using the display outside won’t be a problem because it’s bright and vivid even at under direct sunlight. As for the refresh rate, you can really reach more than 60fps but that will be limited by the performance of the Exynos 2100 processor inside the smartphone.
Software and performance
There’s the One UI 3.1 based on Android 11 for the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G inside and yes, it does offer the features and apps that we can expect on the smartphone. We got here most Samsung apps and of course, there’s the Galaxy Apps and Galaxy Members applications. It’s smooth and the UI is still user-friendly so switching to Android from iOS will be pretty easy.
As for the performance, the smartphone features an Exynos 2100 processor inside. It might not be 2021’s most ideal processor inside but it can definitely perform anything that you need on the smartphone. For most applications, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE can handle that just fine and, in our benchmarks, the smartphone proved that it can be powerful enough.
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When it comes to gaming, games like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang won’t be a problem and also the likes of Call of Duty. When it comes to Genshin Impact, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE was able to run at high settings and at up to 60 fps but of course, the FPS wasn’t consistent but so I highly suggest that you use medium settings for this one or even at low to make it more enjoyable and to have better thermals. When it comes to Wild Rift, we were able to play the game at super high settings and up to 60 fps and so far, we’re happy with the performance.
It’s not on the level of the Snapdragon 888 and I’ve noticed the throttling performance but it’s still a decent chipset compared to the previous generation
Camera
For the camera, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G comes with a triple camera setup and a design of a camera module that is similar to the Galaxy S21 and S21+ but the cameras we got in here are different as we got here a 12MP main camera + 8MP telephoto lens and a 12MP ultra wide-angle.
Basically, the shots that we’re getting from the smartphone are different from the Galaxy S21 flagship smartphones that we’ve reviewed before. It’s not bad but they’re on a flagship level so I have no problems about it. Check out the shots that I took using the smartphone:
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Despite having a downgraded camera, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G’s camera is still good and we still got here some cool features including 30x space zoom, single take, and more.
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G might not have all the features that we love on the Samsung Galaxy S21 series but it’s a flagship one and it belongs in the popular Galaxy S21 series. It isn’t as premium as its brothers and it might not have the same powerful camera, but it still got some nice features including a powerful hardware, a great display, and still a good camera.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is now available in the Philippines and it starts at Php38,90
