Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) announced the introduction of its six-month FREE subscription to Apple Music.
With this new promo, Smart allows its subscribers to access its complete catalog of Lossless Audio music, enabling users to elevate their listening experience.
All Smart Prepaid and Smart Postpaid subscribers can enjoy the promo by simply logging in to their updated GigaLife app and activating the offer to enjoy Apple Music.
ENJOY THE BEST MUSIC EXPERIENCE WITH SMART
The Apple Music app has an incredible catalog of 75 million songs, ad-free. It also allows users to enjoy songs in immersive Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos. In addition, the app comes with Dynamic Head Tracking capabilities, delivering true multidimensional sound and clarity.
Moreover, Apple Music offers its entire catalog in Lossless Audio, providing users with uncompromised quality. Users can also download songs to listen to them offline.
Want to enjoy this promo?
Register to the GigaLife app now or make a move to Smart today.
The newest realme product is coming to the Philipppines soon as the Philippines number one brand for smartphones, watches, and True Wireless Stereo (TWS) for Q2 2021 has announced that the newest tablet from the brand is coming to the Philippines soon.
The realme Pad is the company’s latest tablet offering and it features a 10.4-inch 2K display along with quad speakers with Dolby Atmos. It also features a large 7100mAh battery that can last up to 12 hours and of course, it supports 18W Quick Charge.
For the processing power, it comes with a Helio G80 Processor along with a RAM up to 6GB and up to 128GB of internal storage. The tablet also comes with 8MP HD camera and also a 105-degree wide angle selfie camera for WFH and school needs.
THe realme Pad will be coming in Real Gold and Real Grey and it will come in 3+32GB, 4GB+64GB, and 6GB+128GB. Stay tuned to realme Philippines Facebook page and YouTube channel this October 21, 6PM.
Apple has refreshed their Macbook Pros today and damn, they are really powerful as they now pack a brand new M1 Pro and M1 Max processors which are a big leap from the M1 which was just announced last year. The new Macbook Pro will also come with more features including the return of ports like the HDMI & SD card reader.
The M1 Pro and the M1 Max are game-changers for the Macs as these new SoCs for the Macs come with 10-core CPU along with 16-Core GPU and 32-Core GPU respectively. These are more than 2x the performance when it comes to GPU compared to the M1 Macs. As for the RAM, we can go up to 32GB RAM on the M1 Pro and up to 64GB on the M1 Max.
For the displays, the new Macbook Pros now features a mini-LED technology that is being used on the iPad Pro and it delivers 1000 nits of brightness and now, these notebooks will now have 120Hz ProMotion displays and they’re dynamic so you can save more battery on the notebook but damn, that notch on the notebook is just ugly on the notebook. The display will come in 14″ and 16″
They also ditched the touch bar on the notebook and they instead used the Magic Keyboard again and of course, the Touch ID. It will also come with a double-anodized black well that highlights the lights on the keyboard.
As for the pricing, the new Macbook Pro 14″ and Pro 16″ will be priced as follows:
Tecno has been putting our affordable smartphones lately in the market and one of them is the Tecno Spark 7 Pro. It’s one of the new affordable smartphones from the company and it boasts some features like the Helio G80 processor inside it along with the 48MP main camera on the smartphone.
Design and Hardware
As expected, the smartphone’s body is made up of plastic but it comes with a handy and light design because of its build quality. It’s a textured back and then there’s the large camera module at the back that houses the SPARK logo and the AI logo along with the triple-lens camera and also the LED flash on the smartphone. It’s a clean look and I love the look of it.
On the right is where we can find the power button and also the volume rocker and below, there’s the micro USB port and also the headphone jack. Unfortunately, it is still using a micro USB port so if you still have the older cables then it’s just fine but it would be a problem if you’re using the newer cables now.
At the back is where we can find the fingerprint scanner of the smartphone but of course, you can use the face unlock if you’re not a fan of it. As for the charging, the smartphone support 10W charging and the 5000mAh battery can manage up to a day and a half on average use or a whole day if you’re a heavy user.
Display
As for the 6.6-inch LCD display of the smartphone, well, the display quality is what you can expect from an HD Display. It’s an IPS panel but unlike other smartphones, this one comes with a 90Hz refresh rate so the display of the smartphone is smoother when it comes to transitions and animations. It’s definitely not the best display but it will do its jobs just fine for its price.
Software and performance
Inside the Tecno Spark 7 Pro is a MediaTek Helio G80 processor along with 4GB of RAM. Basically, it will do its job just fine for some basic applications and if you’re planning on playing games that are heavy like Genshin Impact then you need to turn down the graphics settings in order to make it playable but don’t expect too much from the smartphone.
As for the benchmarks, check out some of the benchmarks that we took:
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Basically, the smartphone will be able to run most apps and games that you need but of course, be sure to lower your expectations.
As for the software, the smartphone comes with HiOS 7.6 based on Android 11 and yes, the user interface wasn’t the ideal one that we’re looking for as it is a little bit messy for my taste but it will definitely do just fine for most Android users.
Camera
There’s a triple lens camera on the Tecno Spark 7 Pro which performs better than I expected. There’s the 48MP main camera along with two other cameras. Check out the photos that we took using the smartphone:
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We didn’t expect that the smartphone would performed better than expected as the colors that we got are fine and it might not be the sharpest one in the price range but it’s definitely good.
Verdict
The Tecno Spark 7 Pro is not perfect. It doesn’t have the most premium build and the software needs improvement but for its price, you’re getting here a decent Helio G80 processor, a 5000mAh battery, and a 90Hz display with a punch-hole selfie camera. That’s pretty good considering the price of the smartphone.
The good camera quality of the smartphone was a surprise too and it’s definitely a feature that consumers would definitely love.
The newest entry-level smartphone from OPPO has arrived in the Philippines and this time, it’s the OPPO A55. The smartphone boasts AI HD Triple HD cameras at the back and it also features 64GB internal storage along with 4GB of RAM. For the battery, the smartphone got a 5000mAh battery and also a MediaTek Helio G35 Octa-Core Processor inside.
OPPO A55 Specs
MediaTek Helio G35 Octa-Core Processor
6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD
4GB RAM
64GB internal storage expandable via microSD card
50MP main camera + 2MP macro + 2MP depth camera
16MP selfie camera
LTE, Dual SIM
5000mAh battery
18W Charging
ColorOS 11 based on Android 11
The OPPO A55 is priced at Php9,999 and it is now available at OPPO Brand Stores nationwide. It will also be exclusively available via Shopee starting October 18-31.
Finally, the new iPhones are now available in the Philippines and you can finally get the device at Smart starting at Php2,699. You can get the latest iPhones from Smart in different variants — iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, & the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
The iPhone 13 series features an Apple-designed A15 Bionic Chipset that brings a powerful performance on the smartphone along with 5G. The cameras on the smartphones has also been upgraded too including support for cinematic video on both iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro series.
At Signature Plan L in where you can get 15GB of data, unli all-net calls and texts, 150 minutes PLDT calls and a data rollover feature, you can get the iPhone 13 mini for Php2,499 with a one time cashout of Php6,150 while the iPhone 13 starts at Php2,699 with a one time cash out of Php7,400. If you’re opting for the iPhone 13 Pro, you can get it for Php2,999 with a one time cash out of Php12,400 and the iPhone 13 Pro Max at Php3,199 with a one-time cash out of Php13,720
Sony introduced its latest addition to their truly wireless earbuds — the new WF-C500.
With unique customization and compact design, the WF-C500 is the perfect device for music enthusiasts who are always on the move and looking for truly wireless headphones.
COMPACT WIRELESS EARPHONES WITH UNCOMPROMISED SOUND
The WF-C500 comes in a compact design that can fit snugly in the ear. Size can be deceiving, though, as it can deliver high-quality sound through its Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) feature. This allows high-frequency and enhanced fade-out sound to the track you’re listening to for a more customized music experience.
It also comes with an Equalizer setting, giving users a variety of settings to match sound quality with the music genre they’re listening to. In addition, users can create and save their own settings.
COMFORT AT ITS FINEST
Sony provides users with thoughtfully designed earphones through the WF-C500. It sports a rounded shape that makes it fit securely in the ears. The device also boasts a new ergonomic surface design that helps create a more stable fit.
STYLISH CASE DESIGN
The new WF-C500 also comes with a small and easy-to-carry case. In addition, it is equipped with a translucent lid with a texture-like frosted glass. The device flashes unique color options, too, making sure that it stands out in the crowd.
SMART LISTENING EXPERIENCE
The WF-C500 delivers an effortless listening experience with its physical and intelligent features. It boasts easy operation buttons to let users play, stop, or skip tracks and adjust the volume. The device also offers an easy way to access users’ preferred voice assistants, such as Google Assistant or Siri to make and receive calls.
It also allows playback of 360 Reality Audio tracks, personalized to the specific shape and size of the user’s ears.
PERFECT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE ALWAYS ON THE GO
Sony packed the device with a battery that can last up to 10 hours, plus its charging case can let users enjoy up to 20 hours in total. In addition, a 10-minute quick charge can already deliver an hour of playtime.
Other notable features include its IPX4 water resistance rating and Bluetooth connectivity.
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
The new WF-C500 comes in black, white, green, and orange. In addition, Sony also revealed that consumers can now get the WF-C500 for the price of only Php4,999 at Sony Centres and Authorized Dealers nationwide and on Lazada and Shopee.
Finally, the newest camera-centric flagship smartphone from vivo has arrived at stores and it’s the vivo X70. vivo has been taking the brand to new heights with their latest smartphone to arrive in the Philippines as this one comes with Zeiss optics lenses and a Sony-customized IMX766V camera sensor.
The vivo X70 features the strongest stabilization control in the industry with its Ultra-sensing Gimbal camera 3.0 technology. This feature allows you to take sharp photos and videos even on active mode thanks to its lenses co-engineered with ZEISS. It also comes with ZEISS T* branding which is a special coating on the camera that reduces unwanted image elements so you can have a pure and clear image everytime.
Mobile photographers would also love the X70’s ZEISS Superb Night Camera that can let you capture bright photos even in low-light conditions. It also features cinematic-grade videos with the combination of the VIS 5-axis Ultra Stable Video and Gimbal Reset Technology. This tech allows you to have a stabilized angle to reduce frame crops.
The vivo X70 comes with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage and it runs on Dimensity 1200 chipset inside. As for the battery, the smartphone comes with 4400mAh battery and also a 44W fast charging feature.
The vivo X70 comes with TWS 2e wireless earphones that is priced at Php2,999 while the vivo X70 is priced at Php34,999 and it’s now available at kiosks nationwide and at Lazada and Shopee.
The iPhone 13 series pre-order has just started and you can finally pre-order these newest smartphones from Apple starting today until October 17 at 9 PM. And just like before, you can get a lot of freebies when you pre-order a device.
When you purchase a brand new iPhone 13 at Beyond the Box, you can get a free Adidas RPT-01 Wireless On-Ear headphones, Momax OnePlug 1 Port 30W USB-C Charger, Mocoll 2.5D Full Cover 2nd Generation Screen Protector, and a Php500 discount voucher from Tasteless Food Group.
Aside from that, you can also get an up to 10% off on AirPods Max, Beats Flex, Beats Studio Buds, AirTag, MoColl Screen Protector, and select Momax Accessories.
Another photography-focused smartphone has arrived in stores and it’s the vivo Y33s and you can now avail it at stores nationwide. The vivo Y33s features a massive 50MP main camera and it also comes with EIS technology along with 16MP front-facing camera.
The main camera of the smartphone is a JN1sQ03 image sensor that is boasting 50 million physical pixel points and it can display high-definition shots and capture the best moments effortlessly by getting pristine clarity when you zoom in or crop.
The vivo Y33s can also capture pretty good selfie night shots with its Super Night Selfie technology which will provide noise reduction and smart screen flash that can light up your face against a background that’s rich in detail for clear and natural results. It also comes with multi-style portrait technology in where the front camera can offer a different selection of styles to suit your mood or style.
As for the power inside, the smartphone comes with a Helio G80 processor and also a 128GB of internal storage along with 4GB of RAM which will allow you do multitask at work and at home.
It also features a 5000mAh battery along with 18W of Flash Charge that can ensure that you have enough juice for a single day.
The vivo Y33s is now available at vivo stores and kiosks nationwide and you can get it now at official stores in Lazada or Shopee for Php12,999
