Fitbit has launched the new Charge 5, the brand’s most advanced health and fitness tracker yet. But the fun doesn’t stop there, as Fitbit also announced new features of Fitbit Premium.
INTRODUCING THE NEW CHARGE 5
When partnered with Fitbit Premium, consumers can expect an upgraded lifestyle experience with the new Charge 5 health and fitness tracker. Fitbit also ensures that users will get to enjoy deeper insights, actionable guidance, a range of more than 500 workouts, and up to seven days of battery life.
Here are the features you wouldn’t want to miss:
Daily Readiness Experience – with this new feature, Charge 5 users will determine if their body is ready for a workout session or if they should prioritize resting. Each morning, users will receive a score based on their fitness fatigue (activity), heart rate variability (HRV), and recent sleep. The app will then analyze what impacted your score and will suggest recommendations.
Stress Management Score – with the new Charge 5, users will also see if they are mentally prepared to take on more challenges, or if they need to recharge. And with Fitbit Premium, users will access more than 300 meditation and mindfulness sessions from brands and experts.
Heart rate 24/7 – just like other Fitbit devices, the new Charge 5 notifies users when they are above or below their personal ranges.
Health Metrics dashboard – the new Charge 5 also helps users to have an overview of their key wellness metrics via the Health Metrics dashboard in the Fitbit app. This includes breathing rate, skin temperature variation, and SpO2.
Sleep Tools – the device also comes with industry-leading sleep tools, such as daily Sleep Score, Sleep Stages, and SmartWake alarms. Meanwhile, Premium members of the Fitbit app will get a much in-depth analysis and guidance to improve sleep quality.
Stunning design – on top of everything, the new Charge 5 is also designed for convenience, performance, and comfort. With a single swipe of your finger, you can easily view your stats, receive or send notifications from/to your phone, and choose from 20 stylish clock faces and customize what information you want to see the most.
AVAILABILITY AND PRICING
The new Fitbit Charge 5 is now available for pre-order and is priced at only Php11,990. It comes with a six-month premium membership and will be available at major retailers nationwide. you can also get it on Fitbit’s Official Store on Lazada and Shopee.
TECNO Mobile has just announced their newest smartphone to arrive in the country and it’s the TECNO Mobile Spark 7 Pro. The smartphone packs an interesting specifications as this one packs a cool design with an Helio G80 processor running inside it along with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.
TECNO Mobile Spark 7 Pro Specs
6.6-inch 1600×720 HD Display, 90hz refresh rate
MediaTek Helio G80 OCta-Core Processor
6GB RAM
64GB Internal Storage
48MP Main Camera + 2MP Bokeh Lens + AI Cam
8MP Front-facing camera with dual front flash
LTE
rear fingerprint scanner
5000mAh battery
HiOS 7.5 based on Android 11
The TECNO Mobile Spark 7 Pro is priced at Php6,990 for the 6GB RAM + 64GB Storage and Php6,590 for the 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM.
The Samsung Galaxy A-series is one of the most popular smartphone lines out there and the Korean company’s latest one is the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G. This is different from the Galaxy A52 because this one not only packs a 5G inside but it also sports a better processor which changes the whole thing about the smartphone. Check out what we think about the smartphone in our review below:
Samsung Galaxy A52 Review: Design and construction
Unlike the previous generation that sports a glossy plastic back, they went for a matte plastic body for this smartphone, and as expected, it wouldn’t have the same premium feel as the Galaxy S series smartphones but since they’re using plastic for this one, the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is really light to hold for its size.
Despite its size, the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is thin and ergonomic enough for my usage and thankfully, the smartphone doesn’t have a big bulge on the camera module of the smartphone. Actually, the camera module on the smartphone is quite unique as the camera module is embossed in the back cover of the smartphone.
Despite most smartphones losing the headphone jack, the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G still features a headphone jack and then there’s the USB-C port too but unfortunately, the smartphone still supports 25W fast charging compared to most smartphones that are going for 30W and up.
For the fingerprint scanner, the smartphone comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner instead of the side-fingerprint scanner. It’s fast but I would suggest that you pair it with a face unlock for a faster face unlock on the smartphone.
Another thing to appreciate from the smartphone is that they’re now water and dust resistant just like their flagship brothers.
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Review: Display
The display of the smartphone is actually of its biggest strengths. The smartphone comes with a 6.5-inch Full HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate but unlike most smartphones in the market at its price range, this one comes with a Super AMOLED panel.
Basically, the smartphone’s display comes with excellent colors and I don’t have any problems using the smartphone outside because this one is vivid enough and everything was great on the smartphone.
The smartphone also comes with a punch-hole selfie camera and unlike the previous Galaxy smartphones, this one has a smaller punch-hole for the selfie camera.
As for the refresh rate, the smartphone does a perfect job in handling games at more than 60fps unlike most smartphones in the market. The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is also very responsive when playing games and the display of the smartphone is definitely one of the best in its price range.
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Review: Battery life
The battery life of the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is just fine. We got here a 4500mAh battery inside the smartphone and again, we have here a 25W charging. For the battery test, we got a score of 10 hours and 6 minutes on the PC Mark Work 2.0 Battery test.
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Review: Software and performance
First, let’s talk about the software inside the smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G comes with OneUI 3.1 inside and it’s based on Android 11. The smartphone is very responsive to use of course and most of the apps that are included are useful. The UI is fast and responsive as well and I do love the clean look of the UI of the smartphone.
As for the performance, we got here an 8GB of RAM and also a Snapdragon 750G 5G processor inside. Surprisingly, they’ve included 256GB of internal storage on the smartphone which is why you can install a lot of games and apps on this smartphone without the need for microSD card.
When it comes to gaming, the smartphone can handle most games and apps but of course, you have to set your expectations as not everything can run at the highest settings but hey, at least we were able to play Genshin Impact on the smartphone. Check out our gaming review of the smartphone below:
When it comes to benchmarks, the Snapdragon 750G 5G performed as expected. We got a score of below 400K on Antutu and they just scored just fine on 3DMark and also on Geekbench
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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Review: Camera
I was actually surprised with the camera that I got on the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G as this one is good on both the selfie and the main cameras of the smartphone. For the rear cameras, we got here a 64MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide, 5MP macro, and 5MP depth while the selfie camera is a 32MP selfie camera.
If you ask me, the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G would be better if they opted for a telephoto lens just like the Galaxy A72 for a better zooming quality. The camera app of the smartphone comes with a lot of features including Single take, fun mode, and a lot more.
For videos, the smartphone is capable of recording at 4K@60fps on both the rear camera and also at the selfie camera of the smartphone. If you’re curious about the quality, check out the shots that we took using the smartphone:
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Surprisingly, both the main camera and the ultrawide camera of the smartphone performed really well. The dynamic range on the cameras was really good and it can really capture the details that we need on the shots. The colors are good and they are really sharp but if you’re planning on shooting in low light, well, it won’t be as good as the flagship smartphones but it’s a good one.
Overall, the camera of the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is still excellent and it definitely exceeds my expectations for the smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Review: Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G packs a lot of surprises for us. The smartphone’s display was excellent and it can really help us have an advantage in gaming and the smartphone’s cameras were really good and better than expected. The processor might not be able to play the latest games at the highest settings possible, it’s still a good one.
However, the smartphone isn’t perfect as the smartphone doesn’t have a premium build and the battery life of the smartphone is just an average for me with a 25W charging.
Despite the flaws of the smartphone, I still believe the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is still an excellent smartphone. We got here an excellent smartphone for everyday usage whether you want this for your taking photos for social media or for some casual gaming.
To keep local businesses floating despite the economic impact of these challenging times, PLDT Home Biz recently launched their Asenso Fiber Plans to boost business growth of home-based entrepreneurs through superfast internet speeds.
The new Asenso Fiber Plans feature bigger, better, and faster digital solutions, designed to meet the needs of local and small businesses.
Here are the details of the most value-for-money internet plans that suit home-based entrepreneurs:
Asenso Fiber Plan 2099 – with up to 60Mbps
Asenso Fiber Plan 1599 – with up to 35Mbps
Meanwhile, business owners with existing PLDT Home and Home Biz subscriptions that want more speeds for their business may opt to upgrade to these plans:
Asenso Fiber Plan 1999 – up to 55Mbps
Asenso Fiber Plan 2699 – up to 110MbpsAsenso Fiber Plan 2999 – up to 130Mbps
Asenso Fiber Plan 3999 – up to 230Mbps
Asenso Fiber Plan 4999 – up to 350Mbps
All plans have the same inclusions and e-commerce partner solutions:
Unlimited calls to any PLDT Landline, Smart, and TNT
FREE backup internet
FREE access to the e-commerce solutions such as payment solutions with PayMaya
Build an online store with UnionBank GlobalLinker and DTI Virtual Expo
Partner with delivery solutions: SoShop! by LBC, and Grab Madiskarteng Boss Club
Set up chat commerce with Sqanly
According to PLDT, they team up with these public and private firms that support entrepreneurs to ensure that they can empower small entrepreneurs in navigating the challenging business of the new normal.
Do you know someone who runs a small business at home?
Share this news with them, and don’t forget to support local!
IDC has just released their report in where realme has posted a lead in the market share versus other brands with a 24.4% market share in the country. IDC has also reported that the Philippine smartphone market grew 22.6% YoY in 2Q21 and this was the fourth consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth for the market.
realme is still leading the market with 24.4% market share with its ultra low-end smartphones (<USD$100) segment grew by 140% QoQ with its realme C11 2021 leading the pack and making up of 28.3% of realme’s total shipments.
vivo is the number 2 in the list with a market share of 18.2% with the vivo Y1s leading the pack at the low-end segment and the Y12s that was set to replace the popular Y11.
For Xiaomi, they made it to the third spot with its massive online channels and focus on their mid-range lineup. Their Redmi Note 10 5G has brought in affordable 5G smartphones in the market and it has lowered their mid-range model prices by 14.3%
Samsung made it to the fourth spot with the A series model in the ultra low-end leading the pack. It grew by almost threefold compared to the previous quarter and the series has accounted for 27.3% of their total shipments.
OPPO has made it into the 5th spot. With the OPPO A54 dropping the prices across all models.
Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang developer, MOONTON Games have no plans to cut ties, as they partner once again for the upcoming Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Philippines (MPL-PH).
As the official telco partner of the MPL-PH Season 8, fans can enjoy the action-packed matches on Smart’s Facebook page, together with exciting promos, skin giveaways, exclusive updates, and cool freebies.
In case you missed it, the two parties have also teamed up for the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang South East Asia Cup in June, where two Filipino teams — namely Execration and Blacklist — dominated 10 of the best teams from Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam.
SMART COMMITS TO SUPPORT PH ESPORTS
Over the past few years, Smart stays true to its commitment to supporting the Philippine esports community. To make this possible, they collaborate with game creators and esports tournament organizers in the country and abroad. This allows them to provide subscribers with exclusive offers, and play a vital role in the Philippine Esports Organization (PESO), the official National Sports Association in the country.
Apart from giving off the fastest 5G network in the country, Smart also offered its Double GIGA Games promo, wherein subscribers can get 2GB of data every day for seven days. This gives users access to their favorite mobile games and lets them enjoy an additional 2GB of open-access data for only Php99.
Smart and TNT subscribers can register to Double GIGA Games via the GigaLife app, or by dialing *123# and choosing DOUBLE GIGA.
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Shopee has announced its 9.9 Super Shopping Day to kick off the most action-packed year-end shopping season in the country. And what’s the best way to announce the campaign formally? Do it with the global superstar, Jackie Chan.
In case you missed it, Shopee pioneered the first 9.9 shopping sale in the country in 2016. Since then, the online shopping hub has never failed to bring in exciting deals and exclusive discounts for its loyal customers.
This year, Shopee decided to upgrade their 9.9 campaign as they introduced Jackie Chan as their new brand ambassador. With this, fans can expect that the global icon will be featured in a range of activities across Shopee’s year-end shopping festivals.
“I enjoy putting a smile on people’s faces. It’s exciting to partner with Shopee to celebrate the action-packed year-end festival and bring more joy to my fans and Shopee users. I had a lot of fun working with Shopee and I think people of all ages will enjoy the activities and content that we have prepared together. I hope everyone can join us to make the year-end shopping season a memorable one,” Jackie Chan shared.
SCORE THE BIGGEST DEALS, ALL IN ONE PLACE
With the 9.9 Super Shopping Day promo, customers can enjoy FREE shipping with no minimum spend, 20% cashback, and Daily Php1 deals. Here are some of the promos:
Daily Php1 deals on the hottest products
2-hour Midnight Mega Sale, happening from 12 MN to 2 AM on September 9
Get Php5 mobile data for only Php1
Pay bills and enjoy up to 50% cashback from Meralco, Maynilad, and more
Scan to Pay to score ShopeePay Php1 deals from Puregold, Seaoil, Potato Corner, and more
Enjoy up to 30% discount brand vouchers and up to 90% off on leading brands, such as Abbott, Havaianas, Maybelline, Nestlé, Colgate-Palmolive, Breyleemall.ph, Del Monte, Unilever Beauty, Adidas, P&G Beauty, Enfagrow, Huawei, Vivo, Pampers, Realme, and Xiaomi
EXPERIENCE NON-STOP ENTERTAINMENT AND GET EXCITING REWARDS
Users can also enjoy Shopee’s in-app engagement features. Not only that, but viewers can also tune in to GMA 7 and Shopee Live this 9.9 for a chance to win millions worth of cash prizes and giveaways, including two house and lot packages.
Fans can also expect performances from a leading K-Pop group.
Meanwhile, those who will play games on Shopee Prizes can look forward to earning rewards from their favorite games.
So, who’s excited for this year’s 9.9? Let us know what you think in the comment section below!
Looks like Cherry Mobile has started teasing their upcoming smartphone series to the public starting with their teaser for the Cherry Mobile S10 Pro. We don’t know yet if the smartphone will belong in the Aqua or the Flare series.
The teaser also suggests that the S10 Pro will have a punch-hole camera which we haven’t seen before in a Cherry Mobile smartphone. Their previous teaser also suggests that the smartphone might have a curved glass.
Their initial teaser for the smartphone also suggests that they’ll have a quad-camera setup for the rear camera of the smartphone. Well, we still don’t know the details so we better wait for this one soon.
realme Narzo lineup is their online-only smartphone series and it packs and they pack an interesting specs and also a price in their smartphones and recently, we just saw the realme Narzo 50A press renders and it might have some of the looks that were borrowed from the other Narzo smartphones but this one does have a different design.
The realme Narzo 50A will sport a dual-tone design and also a camera module that seems different as this one has a large module that houses triple lens rear camera and also the fingerprint scanner of the smartphone.
The realme Narzo 50A is expected to come with a Helio G85 chipset inside along with 6.5-inch display and just like the other realme smartphones, it will have a large battery inside with 6000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. The smartphone also comes with USB-C port and also a headphone jack.
For the camera, the smartphone comes with a 13MP primary sensor and also an 8MP selfie camera.
A render of the realme 8i has leaked on the internet and yes, the full specifications of the smartphone have been leaked too and it might have a slightly similar look to the realme 8 series but this smartphone does come with interesting specs inside.
First, there’s the 120Hz refresh rate on the Full HD+ display of the smartphone and for the processor, there’s the MediaTek Helio G96 chipset inside. The smartphone also comes with 5000mAh battery and also up to 128GB storage. The camera of the smartphone comes with 50MP triple-camera setup.
