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ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED now available in the Philippines

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ASUS Philippines has just announced the official pricing of their newest OLED notebooks that will arrive in the market and it’s the ASUS Vivobook with OLED display. These notebooks will be running on the latest processors on both AMD and Intel and it will have a 15″ OLED display which will give us vivid colors and really good accuracy.

The ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED will come in 11th Generation Intel Core i5 processor and Intel Iris Xe Graphics or you can get the AMD variant with Ryzen 5700U processor and AMD Radeon Graphics inside.

As for the other features, they will come with a lot of fingerprint sensor on the trackpad and it will also come with USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, a 2x USB 2.0, HDMI, micro SD card reader, and an audio combo jack

The ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED will come in the following variants and prices:

ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED K513EA

Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4 Processor 3.0 GHz

Php34,995.00
ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED K513EA

Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7 Processor 2.4 GHz

Php49,995.00
ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED M513UA

AMD Ryzen™ 5 5500U Mobile Processor

Php42,995.00
ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED M513UA

AMD Ryzen™ 7 5700U Mobile Processor

Php49,995.00

Specifications

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED K513EA
Processor Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7 Processor 2.4 GHz (8M Cache, up to 4.2 GHz, 4 cores)
Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4 Processor 3.0 GHz (6M Cache, up to 4.1 GHz, 2 cores)
Graphics Intel® Iris Xe Graphics
Intel® UHD Graphics
Operating system Windows 10 Home – Free Upgrade to Windows 11 (when available)
Display 15.6-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 OLED display, 0.2ms response time
100% DCI-P3 color gamut, PANTONE Validated
70% less harmful blue light
Screen-to-body ratio: 85%
Cameras HD camera
Memory 8 GB DDR4
Storage 512GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 SSD
Wireless WiFi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.0
Connectivity 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A

1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C™

2x USB 2.0

1x HDMI

1x Audio Jack Combo

1x Micro SD Card reader

Touchpad TouchPad with Fingerprint
Audio formats Array microphone with Cortana voice recognition, Certified by Harman Kardon
Battery 42 Wh Li-prismatic battery (3-cells)
Size 359.8 x 235.3 x 18.6 mm
Weight 1.8 kg

 

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED M513UA
Processor AMD Ryzen™ 7 5700U Mobile Processor (8-core/16-thread, 12MB cache, up to 4.3 GHz boost)
AMD Ryzen™ 5 5500U Mobile Processor (6-core/12-thread, 11MB cache, up to 4.0 GHz boost)
Graphics AMD Radeon™ Graphics
Operating system Windows 10 Home – Free Upgrade to Windows 11 (when available)
Display 15.6-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 OLED display, 0.2ms response time
100% DCI-P3 color gamut, PANTONE Validated
70% less harmful blue light
Screen-to-body ratio: 85%
Cameras HD camera
Memory 8 GB DDR4
Storage 512GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 SSD
Wireless WiFi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.0
Connectivity 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A

1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C™

2x USB 2.0

1x HDMI

1x Audio Jack Combo

1x Micro SD Card reader

Touchpad TouchPad with Fingerprint
Audio formats Array microphone with Cortana voice recognition, Certified by Harman Kardon
Battery 42 Wh Li-prismatic battery (3-cells)
Size 359.8 x 235.3 x 18.6 mm
Weight 1.8 kg

 

Mountain Everest Max Modular Hotswap Keyboard is now available in the Philippines

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The coolest mechanical keyboard has just arrived in the Philippines and it’s the Mountain Everest Max Keyboard. Why is it cool? well, there are a lot of reasons why. First, it’s modular hotswap keyboard which is really unique and then there are other cool features like the median dock with display dial and also the removable numpad. But that’s just the start because you can do even more with this keyboard.

Aside from the removable numpad of this keyboard, you can also plug it in on the left side or on the right side of the keyboard wherever you are comfortable. It’s no ordinary numpad as it also comes with customizable display keys at the top of it.

The core of the keyboard is a TKL keyboard as it comes with a hot-swappable switches along with two aluminum faceplates. IT also comes with cable routing channels so you can customize the cable management of the keyboard and it has a CNC milling body that provides a premium design. And of course, you can also connect it with Razer Chroma RGB to provide you with RGB sync.

It’s one of the unique keyboards out there so it’s definitely interesting and if you want one, you can now get it at Goodgame, Digital Walker website, and Shopee.

Score up to Php6,490 discount on Marshall Holiday Gift Bundle via Shopee

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Marshall announced its Holiday Gift Bundle promo, allowing consumers to enjoy a huge discount when they buy on Shopee.

If you’re looking for an early Christmas gift, consider getting Marshall Holiday Gift Bundle to score up to Php6,490 discount on its premium Bluetooth speaker and earphones.

With this promo, consumers can get the Marshall Stanmore II Bluetooth speaker and Marshall Minor II Bluetooth earphones for only Php26,990.

There’s more!

Those who will get the bundle will also receive up to a Php500 voucher and enjoy FREE shipping nationwide.

Interested? Head to Marshall’s official Shopee store to buy now.

The promo runs from October 12 to November 12, 2021 only.

Smart expects triple-digit growth in 5G users

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PLDT wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is leading the 5G network rollout in the Philippines, as it expects a triple-digit growth in users in the next few years.

The forecast is based on the rapid growth of Smart 5G users, which have now reached around 800,000. Apart from the 200% increase in the number of Smart 5G users in December 2020, the telco giant has also delivered a three-fold increase in 5G data traffic in Q1 and Q2 of 2021.

In total, Smart now has 39.5 million active mobile data users as of end-June, the highest in the country.

Smart puts PH on the 5G world map

The global internet testing and analysis firm Ookla has named Smart the fastest and most reliable 5G mobile network in the country for Q1-Q2 2021. This is after the telco leader posted a median download and upload speeds that are twice faster than its rival.

Smart is also the only local network provider included in OpenSignal’s 5G Global Leaders for Video Experience. It is ranked alongside other 5G leaders, including South Korea’s SK Telecom, KT, and LG U+, Thailand’s AIS, and other operators from Croatia, Finland, Hong Kong, Germany, Netherlands, Taiwan, and United Kingdom.

To date, Smart has a total of over 4,400 5G sites in more than 4,000 locations across the country.

Save up to Php1,500 when paying bills with PayMaya

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PayMaya announced their PayDay Save promo, where consumers can save up to Php1,500 when paying bills through the app.

ENJOY UP TO 33% SAVINGS AND UP TO 20% CASHBACK WITH PAYMAYA

This coming payday, amazing treats await PayMaya users.

Those who will pay their Meralco bill via the PayMaya app with a minimum spend of Php1,500 will score 33% savings, max of Php500, as cashback.

Consumers can also get up to Php150 in savings when they settle other bills on the app. Those who will pay a minimum of Php1,000 will get the following savings as cashback, max of Php150:

  • 10% savings for new users
  • 5% savings for returning users

First-time Spotify users can also pay for their subscription to Spotify Premium to enjoy savings of up to Php194. Meanwhile, those who will register their PayMaya number to pay will get up to 100% cashback off their first month.

This offer is applicable for the following Spotify Premium plans:

  • Student monthly subscription plan worth Php65
  • Individual monthly subscription plan worth Php149
  • Duo monthly subscription plan worth Php169
  • Family monthly subscription plan worth Php194

Here are other deals during the PayMaya PayDay Save promo:

  • Up to Php200 savings when you pay with your PayMaya mobile number when shopping or ordering online (minimum spend of Php500)
  • Save up to Php100 when you purchase digital vouchers, prepaid airtime load, and gaming pins at the PayMaya in-app shop (minimum spend of Php200)
  • Get an additional reward of Php200 when you complete PayMaya’s Smart Spending Goals

PayMaya’s PayDay Save promo runs from October 10 to October 17, 2021.

Hurry, pay your bills now to save up to Php1,500!

OPPO releases global version of ColorOS 12 based on Android 12

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OPPO officially launched the international version of ColorOS 12, delivering all-new inclusive UI with smoother performance.

NOW MORE USER-FRIENDLY, COLOROS 12 NOW FOCUSES ON ‘INCLUSIVITY’

OPPO made its new ColorOS 12 more inclusive for people. Backed by OPPO’s Infinite Design concept, the latest update provides users with softer icons, animations, and information framework that are friendly to different languages and cultures. It is compatible with varying formats of phones, too.

Its design is lightweight, clean, and can be customized to fit user’s unique preferences

ENJOY GREATER PRODUCTIVITY

Emphasizing both comfort and endurance, the OPPO R&D and Innovation team was able to address lags and stutters after prolonged usage. With this, ColorOS 12 can deliver a low 2.75% system aging rate in 3 years. It also offers an average of 30% lower memory occupation and 20% lower battery consumption.

It also sports Quantum Animation Engine, which adopts more than 300 improved animations to deliver lifelike effects.

The update brings practical features, including PC Connect, 3-Finger Translate powered by Google Lens, FlexDrop, and Phone Manager, allowing ColorOS 12 users to stay productive through multiple scenarios.

GIVE MORE IMPORTANCE TO YOUR PRIVACY

Aside from improved security features, like Privacy Dashboards, Approximate Location Sharing, and Microphone and Camera Indicators, ColorOS 12 also brings Private System, Private Safe, App Lock, etc.

OPPO also ensured users that their data is safe as they stay in the nearby servers, which is saved in a non-plain text format and is transmitted using a proprietary protocol.

It also holds privacy certifications from authoritative organizations, such as ePrivacy and ISO27001.

NOW MORE DEVELOPER-FRIENDLY

The mobile brand also shared that ColorOS aims to become a more Android developer-friendly OS. In fact, OPPO has furthered open its HyperBoost, Color Vision Enhancement to benefit Android app developers and enhance the Android ecosystem.

COLOROS 12 ROLLOUT PLAN

OPPO will first roll out ColorOS 12 public beta today in Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia on the Find X3 Pro 5G. Rollouts will then continue step-by-step in other countries and on additional devices through the rest of 2021 and 2022. The company aims to bring ColorOS 12 to over 110 models with 150 million users.

Here’s the timeline:

So, are you excited about the ColorOS 12 update?

Let us know what you think in the comment section below!

Infinix INBook X1 Now Available for pre-order in the Philippines!

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Infinix Philippines has recently debut their newest notebook in the country and it’s the INBook X1. The thing that is so unique about the notebook is that this one is a pretty affordable notebook but it still packs some decent hardware inside including a 10th Generation Intel Core i3 processor inside which isn’t the latest one but it’s definitely capable of running apps for work and school.

The INBook X1 also comes with a 14-inch display with a Full HD resolution on its IPS panel. Aside from that, the notebook also features an 8GB RAM and a 256GB M.2 SSD inside. As expected, there’s the 720P webcam on this one and it also comes with military-grade air ducts that can bring down the temperatures of the notebook. For the processor, it comes with an Intel Core i3-1005G1 processor.

The INBook X1 also boasts a 55 watt-hour battery that comes with an up to 11 hours of screen time when web browsing and you can charge it to 70% from 0 in just an hour.

The INBook X1 is now available for pre-order for only Php24,990.

Nokia E3101 TWS launches in the Philippines

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RichGo Technology, a Nokia Brand’s licensee has just announced their newest addition to the TWS market and it’s the Nokia E3101. It is the successor of the popular and a fan favorite — the Nokia E3100 that was released back in February.

The Nokia E3101 will still be portable and compact but of course, it wouldn’t compromise its sound quality as the TWS was engineered with signature acoustics so you can have a clearer and better music experience on the TWS.

“As true wireless earbuds have become an essential gadget nowadays, the Nokia E3101 is the perfect device for modern explorers. It can be your quality earbuds for calls or online meetings, and then doubles an entertainment buddy for your daily hustles.” said RichGo Sales and Marketing Manager, Mr. Vincent Chua.

Nokia E3101 Specs

Suggested Retail Price  Php 1,999 (Intro Price of Php 1,499 from October 9 to 11)
Frequency Response  20 Hz to 20kHz 
Transducer Principle  Dynamic
Transducer Size  13mm
Impedance  16?±15%
Microphone Principle  MEMS x 2
Power Supply  Built-in Lithium rechargable batteries, 3.7V. 

Left earbud:40mAh 

Right earbud: 40mAh 

Charging case: 350mAh 

Type-C charging via type-C socket of the charging case: 5V, 300mA.

Operating Time  5hrs (music playback via A2DP) with rechargeable batteries of the earphones* 20hrs with rechargeable battery of the charging case*
Charging Time  Earphones: approx. 2hours 

Charging case: approx. 2 hours

Charging Case Input  USB-C
Ingress Protection (Earbuds)  IP44
Profiles  HSP,HFP,AVRCP,A2DP
Effective Range  Line of sight approx. 30ft (10m)
Transmission Frequency  2.402 MHz to 2.480 MHz
Output Power  5mW
Weight  Left earbud: approx. 3.4g | Right earbud: approx. 3.4g | Charging case: approx. 28.8g

 

Nokia C30, Nokia 6310 with revamped features launched in PH

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HMD Global released two new Nokia devices in the Philippines, the Nokia C30 and Nokia 6310, providing Filipino consumers with phone options to meet different demands.

BRING BACK THE GOOD OLD DAYS WITH THE NOKIA 6310

The Nokia 6310 flashes a classic design, but now with upgraded features. For instance, it sports a curved 2.8-inch QVGA display and retro keypads.

As a basic phone, Nokia equipped it with 16MB of RAM and 8MB of internal storage that is expandable up to 32GB via microSD card. In terms of its photography department, it boasts a 0.3MP primary camera. The device is also juiced with a 1,150mAh removable battery.

Nokia 6310 (2021) key specs:

  • 2.8-inch QVGA display
  • S30+ OS
  • 16MB RAM
  • 8MB storage, expandable up to 32GB via microSD card
  • 0.3MP rear camera
  • Dual-SIM, 4G LTE connectivity
  • WiFi
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • A-GPS
  • FM Radio
  • 3.5mm audio jack
  • microUSB 2.0
  • 1,150mAh non-removable battery

ENJOY THREE-DAY BATTERY LIFE WITH NOKIA C30

Meanwhile, the Nokia C30 is a good smartphone, perfect for consumers who are always on the go.

Notable features include a 6.82-inch HD+ V-notch screen, up to 3GB RAM, and a whopping 6,000mAh battery. In addition, it is geared with 13MP + 2MP dual rear cameras and a 5MP selfie snapper, too.

Nokia C30 key specs:

  • 6.82-inch HD+ V-notch display
  • Android Go Edition (Android 11)
  • 1.6GHz octa-core processor
  • 2GB/3GB RAM
  • 32GB/64GB storage, expandable up to 256GB via microSD
  • 13MP + 2MP dual rear cameras
  • 5MP selfie camera
  • WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
  • 4G LTE
  • Bluetooth 4.2
  • GPS/AGPS
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • MicroUSB 2.0
  • 6,000mAh battery
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

HMD Global made sure that Nokia’s two new phones were affordable. As a result, consumers can get the Nokia 6310 for the price of only Php2,490, while the Nokia C30 has an SRP of just Php6,990.

The Nokia C30 is now available for pre-order on Lazada until October 17. Meanwhile, consumers can now score the Nokia 6310 exclusively on LazMall. Both devices will be sold in all Nokia mobile authorized online and retail stores nationwide on October 18.

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G renders leaked!

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Looks like the most affordable 5G smartphone from Samsung is coming very soon as it has been leaked by @OnLeaks and it’s in the form of the Samsung Galaxy A13 5G! The smartphone is expected to sport a 6.48-inch display along with a Dimensity 700 5G chipset which is capable of having an affordable price with 5G inside.

As for the camera, it features a 50MP main camera along with 5MP ultrawide and 2MP depth sensor and for the battery, the smartphone will come with 25W charger and with an up to 8GB RAM and up to 128GB storage.

There’s no word yet regarding the official announcement but expect the smartphone to arrive before the end of the year for only USD$290.

Source: Zouton