WeTV, a video streaming platform by Tencent Video launched its partnership with a Filipino appliances brand, XTREME Appliances.
In the past years, Asian content has risen in popularity. Viewers who have grown with Western content have started gravitating towards the unique and colorful stories that have emerged from Asia, highlighting cultural values that may be unfamiliar to most viewers.
In June 2020, as the company wishes to expand its own streaming platform, Tencent purchased the Southeast Asian streaming platform iFlix. The said acquisition broadened its audience to 13 countries – including Malaysia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Thailand, Brunei, and of course, the Philippines to name a few. In the recently launched partnership between WeTV and XTREME Appliances, XTREME Android TV users and future buyers can get a FREE VIP Subscription by simply sending a photo of the XTREME Android TV with the downloaded WeTV app on any of their social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram) and XTREME website. For customers who have plans of purchasing, VIP access is still redeemable for those who will buy in any XTREME Concept Stores and E-commerce platforms like Lazada, Shopee, and XTREME website.
“XTREME Appliances has always been committed to serving every Filipino household with quality products and excellent services. This time, in partnership with WeTV, we are aiming to bring quality Asian films and series to all Filipinos. I’ve always believed in the power of Asian content and artistry, that’s why I am confident that we can leave an impact on global pop culture,” says Stephen Cheng, Vice President for Marketing of XTREME Appliances.
“As a streaming service, WeTV is constantly looking for ways to do two things – first, is to deliver the best and the widest selection of Asian premium content to its audience, and second, to give them the best viewing experience possible,” says Georgette Tengco, WeTV Philippines Country Manager.“This partnership with XTREME appliances allows us to accomplish both – especially now that we are still spending a lot of our time at home. WeTV and XTREME Appliances take family bonding over a few good shows to the next level, and at a great price point. It’s a perfect fit.”
Samsung concluded this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) as the brand won the Best Smartphone category at the Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO Awards).
In case you missed it, the annual GLOMO Awards recognize the best hardware, software, and services that level up the mobile experience of consumers through the latest technologies.
So, it was an honor for Samsung to bring home the most sought-after award.
“The best Android smartphone Samsung has ever made with a great range of features, stunning AMOLED display, best-in-class cameras and more—this phone delivers across the board and is a worthy winner of Best Smartphones in 2021,” the category judges explained about the Galaxy S2 Ultra 5G.
SAMSUNG GALAXY S21 ULTRA 5G IS THE BEST SMARTPHONE…
As a quick recap, the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G comes with a professional-grade camera system and bright Intelligent Display. It is also the first device of the S Series to sport an S Pen for advanced productivity.
“We are honored to have been recognized in such a competitive category at this year’s GLOMO awards. Samsung has a long, proud history of driving innovation, and we aim to deliver devices that meet the needs of our users now and in the future,” Stephanie Choi, Senior Vice President & Head of Marketing, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics, addressed.
“As the user needs continue to grow so varied and dynamic, we are committed to leading the journey in developing devices that are loved by users across the globe,” she added.
Also shortlisted in this category was the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, which offers features of the flagship Galaxy S20, including the incredible AI-powered camera and beautiful Infinity-O 120Hz display.
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 is the latest gaming smartphone from the company and it might feature the same design language of the ROG but the smartphone does feature a lot of changes including more powerful hardware and a different approach to its accessories. Want to know more about the smartphone? Check it out in our review of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 below.
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Review: Design and hardware
The design of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 is now different from the previous generations compared to its predecessor. Well, it still has the gaming feel that’s definitely a signature of ROG products especially their newer ROG notebooks like the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14.
The back of the smartphone is made up of glass and the design at the back looks cleaner for me and of course, there’s the ROG logo at the back of the smartphone with a similar look to the AniME LED Matrix of their notebooks. But in case you’re getting the ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the ROG Phone 5 Pro, you’ll have a different look at the back as those smartphones will pack a rear OLED display that you can customize and can also be used for notifications.
As for the ports, this one comes with a different approach for its ports and also for its accessories. The smartphone still comes with a fast-charging inside but it’s way faster as the ASUS ROG Phone 5 now supports 65W charging.
For the ports, it comes with two USB-C port with one below and one on the side which means that the ports for accessories has been changed and it relies on POGO ports for the AeroActive Cooler on the smartphone. But hey, at least we now have here a 3.5mm headphone jack on the smartphone and we don’t need the AeroActive cooler anymore for the port.
Speaking of the AeroActive Cooler on the ASUS ROG Phone 5, it’s way better than before because not only that this one comes with the fan that really brings down the temps of the smartphone but it also comes with a trigger at the back of the smartphone which is perfect for playing emulators on the ROG Phone 5 and of course, there’s the stand so you can watch Netflix videos on the smartphone without holding it anymore.
As for the air triggers or the shoulder buttons of the smartphone, you can customize it for different games and map it and depending on what you want. In my case, I’m using it for my emulators including Damon PS2.
The audio of the smartphone is excellent. We got here a front-facing stereo on the smartphone and boy, it was perfect whether I’m watching a movie on the smartphone or I’m playing games such as PUBG Mobile. It’s so immersive playing games on the smartphone.
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Review: Display
Having an excellent display is essential for gaming smartphones and with the ASUS ROG Phone 5, we have here a Samsung AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 144Hz. The display also features an adaptive display in where the ROG Phone 5 automatically adjusts the refresh rate depending on what you need on the smartphone.
The colors are great and it’s very responsive in my usage. I actually enjoyed using this for gaming on the smartphone but it’s not a big leap from the previous 120Hz refresh rate of the smartphones and there are only a few games and apps that supports this but hey, it’s nice to see this feature on the smartphone.
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Review: Battery life
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 comes with a 6000mAh battery which can last pretty long on the smartphone but the best part about the smartphone is that the ASUS ROG Phone 5 now supports 65W fast charging which gives us really fast charging on the smartphone and in PC Mark Work 2.0 battery test, we just saw an up to 18 hours and 49 minutes which is really amazing.
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Review: Software and performance
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 is surely a performer as this one packs the powerful Snapdragon 888 processor along with the 8GB of RAM for our variant. In our test, we noticed that the ASUS ROG phone 5 didn’t escape the heating problems of the Snapdragon 888 chipset but thanks to the AeroActive Cooler of the smartphone, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 did manage to have cooler temps compared to other smartphones.
When it comes to benchmarks, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 destroyed the competition as we got here really high scores in every benchmarking application that we’ve used.
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As for gaming, we didn’t have a single problem with any of the games that we tried on the smartphone. We even ran Genshin Impact and we didn’t saw a drop in framerates when using the smartphone. We were also able to use a PS2 emulator on this one smoothly thanks to Damon PS2.
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Review: Camera
The camera is actually surprisingly good on the smartphone. First, we got here a 64MP main camera along with a 13MP ultrawide camera and also the 5MP macro lens on the smartphone and for the selfies, there’s the 24MP selfie camera. The rear camera of the smartphone produces good colors and it’s pretty sharp. It can actually compete with other flagship smartphones in the market right now in terms of quality as the smartphone can shoot pretty good photos whether we’re in low light or in well-lit conditions. Check out the shots that we took using the smartphone:
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ASUS ROG Phone 5 Review: Verdict
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 added more power and features for gaming but it’s still not a perfect smartphone. While the AeroActive Cooler might help in the temps of the smartphone, the Snapdragon 888 chipset is noticeably hot on all smartphones and as for the AeroActive Cooler itself, I still prefer the ones that with an adjustable clip instead of what we have right now in this generation as I might accidentally bend the POGO pins on the smartphone.
Nonetheless, the other things about the smartphone is really great. The display is great, battery life is long, the performance was good, the camera was excellent and the look of the smartphone is cleaner and better.
So if you’re looking for a gaming smartphone right now, you might want to take a look at this but if you’re coming from an ASUS ROG Phone 3, well, I still believe that the predecessor is still a great smartphone and you don’t have to upgrade for this one.
Now is the perfect time to buy your new iPhone, as Beyond the Box and Digital Walker announced the best Apple iPhone deal available today!
Consumers who will score a new iPhone at Beyond the Box and Digital Walker stores will get up to Php5,000 discount, together with a cool freebie. This promo is also available at digitalwalker.ph and Beyond the Box LazMall.
The shops also revealed their FREE case promo for the iPhone SE, wherein customers can choose any case from any brand as long as it is available in the store.
The promo is available up to a 24-month installment plan with 0% interest, exclusive to Metrobank, BPI, and HSBC cardholders. Meanwhile, consumers can also get it with up to a 12-month installment plan with BDO, UnionBank, EastWest, and PNB.
The promo is running until July 15, 2021.
So, are you getting one? Let us know what you think in the comment section below!
TECNO Mobile introduced its newest Camon 17 smartphone series, consisting of the Camon 17 Pro and Camon 17P.
UPGRADE YOUR MOBILE EXPERIENCE WITH THE NEW TECNO MOBILE CAMON 17 PRO
Apart from its impressive 48MP selfie camera, the Camon 17 Pro also has a 64MP ultra-quad rear lens, making sure that it can elevate users’ mobile photography experience.
Other notable features include its Helio G95 processor, 90Hz screen, 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB storage, and a whopping 5000mAh battery with a 33W fast charging solution.
GET THE BEST VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY WITH THE CAMON 17P
Meanwhile, the Camon 17P comes with a 6.8-inch 1080P display, 48MP AI triple shooters, Helio G85 processor, and 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.
LOCAL PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
The new Camon 17 Pro is now available at the TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Shopee Mall, while the Camon 17P is exclusively available at the TECNO Mobile Concept Store in SM North EDSA Annex Building and other TECNO partner stores.
Here are the TECNO Mobile Camon 17 smartphone series pricing:
Camon 17 Pro (8GB/128GB) – Php9,990
Camon 17 Pro (8GB/256GB) – Php10,990
Camon 17P – Php8,490
Want to have the new Camon 17 smartphone series?
TECNO Mobile will be launching its #CTheBestOfYou challenge on TikTok, wherein the lucky winners will get the chance to receive the devices as their prize.
One of the newest mid-range smartphones to arrive in the country and an addition to the OnePlus family is the OnePlus Nord CE 5G. The smartphone brings Snapdragon 750 5G to the table along with the 90hz AMOLED display and also OxygenOS 11 inside.
OnePlus Nord CE 5G Specs
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G Chipset
6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED, 90Hz
8GB+128GB/12GB+256GB
64MP main + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP depth camera
16MP Selfie camera
WiFi, LTE, 5G
Under-display fingerprint scanner
30W Charging
4500mAh battery
OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11
Most of the smartphones these days doesn’t have a headphone jack but the OnePlus Nord CE 5G retains the headphone jack for your audio needs.
The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is now available in the Philippines and you may buy it at Digital Walker, Shopee and Lazada. The smartphone is also available in Void Blue and Charcoal Ink.
Hurry, you only have a few days left to get an exclusive Don’t Blame The Kids (DBTK) bundle when you buy one of the select ASUS VivoBook laptops!
In case you missed it, ASUS Philippines partnered with DBTK to provide youth with an elevated tech lifestyle. With this collaboration, consumers who will buy select ASUS VivoBook laptops will get Php3,000 worth of limited-edition DBTK merchandise bundle, designed exclusively for this promo.
The bundle includes a T-shirt, laptop mat, laptop sleeve, facemask, and a sticker packed in an exclusive ASUS DBTK Box.
Here are the participating ASUS VivoBook laptops:
ASUS VivoBook Flip
ASUS VivoBook S
ASUS VivoBook
ASUS VivoBook Gaming
Interested? Click on this link to learn more about ASUS and DBTK partnership.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro is one of my favorite wireless earbuds right now in the market as it features great audio quality and also an excellent active noise cancellation. I’ve been using it for weeks now and I truly enjoy it paired with my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G.
Excellent audio experience
The best thing I love about the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro is its audio quality. It’s a big leap when it comes to audio performance as compared to the previous generation. The trebles are good and the Galaxy Buds Pro does offer a deep base, thanks to its custom-built 2-way speakers.
So if I’m listening to my playlist on Spotify, I can enjoy the audio experience more as the audio on this TWS is really good.
I can focus on my work with Intelligent Active Noise Cancellation
The Active Noise Cancellation on the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has drastically improved. Basically, ANC filters out the background noise so you can focus easily on your work or your music. This is really helpful especially if you want to listen to your Zoom meetings or you just want to block out the noise in your surrounding.
A clear and crisp microphone
In this situation where a lot of us are working at home, having a clear and crisp microphone is now essential for clearer and better communication. With the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, you’ll be very happy with its microphone whether you’re in a Zoom call or just having a regular phone call with friends.
But the microphone is not just for calls, this one can also be used for Ambient sound wherein you don’t have to take your earbuds out when you’re talking to someone as their voices are clear even if you have your earphones on.
360 audio is really immersive
One of the unique features that we have on the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro is 360 audio with Dolby head tracking technology. So if you’re watching a movie or TV show, the motion-tracking sensor of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro can pinpoint the direction of the sound even if you move.
This feature makes watching videos on Netflix, or any form of content, more immersive whenever I’m on break.
Excellent battery life
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro may be small but it provides long battery life even when using ANC. Samsung promises a total of 18 hours of total battery life when using ANC and it can go up to 28 hours if the ANC is turned off. Basically, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro can last a single day and in case you run out of battery on the earbuds, you can charge by five minutes and it will give you an hour of usage.
In my experience, I’ve been using the Galaxy Buds Pro and I can use it for a single work day without problems. I usually use it for about 3-4 hours a day and whenever I need more juice on my Galaxy Buds Pro, I charge it for a couple of minutes and I can use it again for hours!
It’s very comfortable
Most of the in-ear buds that I’ve been using are uncomfortable but the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro is one of the best TWS earbuds that I’ve used as this one is comfortable and I didn’t experience ear fatigue on the wireless earbuds. There are three ear-tip sizes too just in case the default ones don’t fit well on you.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has been a great partner in my work-from-home setup. It definitely helped me focus on my work and in my meetings but not just that because the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro is also perfect for entertainment with its 360 audio and ANC.
Huawei is bringing its flagship curved-gaming monitor to the Philippines, as it is set to launch the new Huawei MateView GT in the country.
As it entered a new product category, Huawei made sure to offer an outstanding product that can go head-to-head with other brands’ devices. With this, consumers can expect that the MateView GT is loaded with impressive features and specs.
For starters, the device features a 34-inch curved ultrawide display that supports a refresh rate of 165Hz. It has an integrated SoundBar, as well, allowing users to have an immersive gaming experience while playing games.
Qualcomm has surprised us today at MWC 2021 with their announcement of the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset. The SoC will come with a faster 3GHz prime CPU which is the ARM Cortex-X1 core and it will also feature a better AI engine that performs 20% better.
The chipset is very similar to the original Snapdragon 888 but it has faster clocks and the AI has improved from 26 TOPS to 32TOPS while the GPU is still the same at Adreno 660 GPU and then there’s the Snapdragon X60 5G for the modem
Different devices are expected to come out with Snapdragon 888+ chipset this year.
