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Cherry Mobile extends warranty and replacement period to thank supporters

Ciara Alarcon
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Cherry Mobile extends warranty and replacement period to thank supporters

Thinking of buying a new phone?

Why not treat yourself with a new Cherry Mobile phone and enjoy better customer service.

cherry mobile extends replacement period to 128 days

Cherry Mobile has extended its service warranty and replacement period to thank its valued customers. Through this extension, customers are now entitled to a 128-day replacement period and an 18-month warranty period.

This shows that the mobile brand remains true to its commitment to providing great end-user support.

Cherry Mobile also highlighted that while generating sales is important to keep the business going, having reliable aftersales support is also one of their top priorities.

“In a business, generating sales is important, so as having a very reliable aftersales support, which is one of our top priorities. Considering these difficult times, every amount of money that we spend is for what’s deemed essential. This is our simple way of giving back and at least relieving the burden that everyone is going through right now,” Elias Landong Jr., AVP for Sales, Cherry Mobile, addressed.

Moreover, Landong said that this is their simple way of expressing gratitude to their valued customers during these trying times.

Do you have a Cherry Mobile phone?

Cherry Mobile has 25 service centers nationwide. You may contact 09969777770 or email support@cherrymobile.com.ph for queries about your device.

For more information, you can also visit their official Facebook page here.

DOT, PayMaya ensure a safe travel experience in Intramuros

Ciara Alarcon
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DOT, PayMaya ensure a safe travel experience in Intramuros

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has teamed up with PayMaya to ensure a safer travel experience in Intramuros, Manila.

paymaya qr now available in intramuros

In an attempt to recover from the impact brought upon by the pandemic, the DOT recently reopened the walled city of Intramuros, but only on a limited-capacity basis for tourists.

It should be noted that this effort still prioritizes the health and safety of the public. So, to make this plan possible, PayMaya QR is now available in key tourist attractions in the area, including Fort Santiago, Casa Manila Museum, and Baluarte de Santiago.

paymaya qr payment in intramuros

WHAT YOU NEED TO EXPECT WHEN YOU VISIT INTRAMUROS:

– Safety protocols and health standards are being observed when you go to the recently reopened sites;
– PayMaya offers cashless payment options for fees and tickets, allowing visitors to pay contactless;
– There will be officials who will remind visitors to follow the safety guidelines, regularly.

Apart from the QR payment method, the Intramuros Administration is also using PayMaya’s digital invoicing solution, which enables them to accept Visa, Mastercard, and JCB.

Their merchants, on the other hand, are utilizing PayMaya to pay for their rents, permits, and other similar transactions.

But what if you run out of data while visiting Intramuros?

You’ve got nothing to worry about because Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) offers FREE Wi-Fi access around the key sites of Intramuros.

This ensures visitors that they can use PayMaya throughout their visit.

Meanwhile, PayMaya also shared that they are committed to helping the government in its recovery plan.

In fact, the digital wallet innovator has also partnered with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), as well as local tour operators and travel agencies, to accept cashless payments from local tourists and visitors.

Moreover, Paymaya is the only fintech company in the Philippines that empowers the entire transportation chain across the country through its widest range of solutions.

No PayMaya account yet? Enjoy the convenience of traveling safely when you download the PayMaya app here.

Smart brings NBA’s official online hub to the Philippines

Ciara Alarcon
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Smart brings NBA’s official online hub to the Philippines

Are you getting furious over limited access to the National Basketball Association (NBA) here in the Philippines? Here’s some good news for you!

The NBA has officially teamed up with Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) to relaunch NBA.com/Philippines—the league’s official digital platform in the country.

nba partners with smart communicationsFilipino fans will no longer have to thirst for the league’s official game broadcast, as the online hub now provides them with game highlights, stats, standings, scores, schedules, and more.

The website also features recaps and analysis from its resident reporters and basketball personalities, while local influencers share their valuable insights through the NBA Hype Squad weekly podcast.

SMART SUBSCRIBERS TO ENJOY AN AWESOME NBA EXPERIENCE!

Smart subscribers are in for a treat, as they can access NBA.com/Philippines without incurring data charges.

Moreover, they now subscribe to NBA League Pass, which is offered in monthly or three-game choice packages for only Php485 and Php85, respectively.

Smart prepaid customers, on the other hand, can watch the livestream of NBA TV Philippines through its data packages, such as GIGA VIDEO. This provides them with 1GB of data for watching videos on NBA League Pass, YouTube, and Cignal Play.

It also comes with 2GB of additional data per week.

All you have to do is dial *123#, choose GIGA VIDEO 99, and register your mobile and ticket number on NBA.Smart.

Amazing, isn’t it?

For more details on Smart’s promotions and services, visit www.smart.com.ph and follow their official social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Meanwhile, die-hard NBA fans can follow NBA Philippines on Facebook and Twitter to get the latest updates on their favorite teams.

Xiaomi launches the Mi 11 in the Philippines

Jam Ancheta
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Xiaomi launches the Mi 11 in the Philippines

Mi Philippines has just launched their newest flagship smartphone in the market and probably one of the first few Snapdragon 888-powered devices and it’s the Xiaomi Mi 11. The smartphone comes with a 108MP main camera main camera along with 2 more cameras and it features a quad-curved AMOLED display with a WQHD+ resolution and also a 120Hz refresh rate.

The camera is one of its biggest features as we got here a 108MP main camera along with the 13MP ultra wide-angle camera and also the 5MP telemacro camera of the smartphone. For the processor, it has the latest Snapdragon 888 processor along with 8GB 3200MHz LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.

The smartphone also won an A+ rating from DisplayMate thanks to its 120Hz 6.81-inch AMOLED DotDisplay. If you want to know more about the specifications, check it out below:

Mi 11 Specs

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Processor
  • 6.81″ WQHD+ AMOLED Quad-Curved DotDisplay, 120Hz refresh rate
  • 8GB LPDDR5 3200MHz RAM
  • 256GB UFS 3.1 Internal Storage
  • 108MP wide-angle camera + 13MP ultra-wide angle camera + 5MP telemacro camera
  • 20MP in-display selfie camera
  • WiFi 6, 5G, Dual SIM
  • 55 Wired Charging, 50W Wireless Charging
  • 4600mAh battery
  • MIUI 12 based on Android 11

The Xiaomi Mi 11 will retail for Php36,990 starting this March 13.

Smart makes 5G experience more affordable with Smart 5G Experiential Zone

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Smart makes 5G experience more affordable with Smart 5G Experiential Zone

Be one of the first mobile users to enjoy blazing 5G internet speeds through the Smart 5G Experiential Zone—an attempt to empower Filipinos in taking their mobile experience to a higher level, at an affordable price.

smart 5g experiential zone in alabangSmart Communications, Inc. has announced its first Smart 5G Experiential Zone in Molito, Alabang, which will be open to the public, starting from February 26 to February 28.

Consumers who will take advantage of the event will have a taste of blazing fast internet speeds, without costing them too much. In fact, special discounts, rebates, and premium treats await the public when they get a Smart Signature 5G Plan.

Smart is also giving off exclusive freebies and up to Php2,000 discounts on a variety of Smart 5G-certified smartphones, featuring the biggest mobile brands, such as Apple, Samsung, Oppo, Huawei, and Vivo.

Wanting to upgrade your existing SIM card to 5G? Of course, Smart would love to grant your request!

To upgrade SIMs for FREE, Smart subscribers should participate in the zone’s exciting activities, which will highlight the super-fast internet speeds of Smart 5G.

Can’t go to Alabang this weekend?

Good news! The network provider has revealed that the Smart 5G Experiential Zone will be announced in other parts of the country, as Alabang’s event is just the first in a series of caravans.

Smart also explained that they aim to make the 5G experience more affordable for Filipino consumers, and this event shows their commitment.

In case you missed it, Smart 5G allows subscribers to upload and download heavy files in seconds, stream high-resolution videos and play online games without noticeable lag, and elevate their mobile experience through unrivaled network speeds.

As an industry leader, the telco giant is also at the forefront of the 5G revolution as it continues to launch 5G network sites in the country’s key locations, including Metro Manila, Boracay, Cavite, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Laguna, New Clark City in Pampanga, and Rizal.

Third-party mobile internet analytics firms, such as Ookla and OpenSignal, also recognized Smart as the fastest network in the Philippines.

Want to know more about Smart 5G? Get started at 5g.smart or follow their official accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Huawei WiFi AX3 Now Available in the Philippines

Jam Ancheta
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Huawei WiFi AX3 Now Available in the Philippines

Huawei Philippines is aggressively expanding their lineup of devices that is being offered in the market and today, they’ve announced the world’s first router with WiFi 6+ and it’s the Huawei WiFi AX3 Router.

The IoT devices that are available in the market are growing everyday and our internet consumption has been growing too especially during this pandemic in where a lot of us are working at home and if you feel that your WiFi at home isn’t maximized or the range is just bad then you might want to buy a brand new router like the Huawei WiFi AX3.

So what can we expect from this? first, this one is equipped with GigaHome 650 chipset and it can produce up to 3000 mbps of speed. The device also offers 160MHz which lets you offer large bandwidths so you can transfer files from one device to another in a faster and easier way.

Since this one is made by Huawei, you can also get better and smarter features if you have a Huawei smartphone as you can easily access the router with Huawei Share which lets you connect to the router by just tapping your device thanks to NFC. But of course, it also comes with security features including an anti-cracking, anti-brute force algorithm which secures your network.

The Huawei WiFi AX3 is available for Php3,999 and if you buy one right now, you can get a free Huawei Band 4 worth Php1,890. If you think that’s too expensive for you, you can opt for the Huawei WS5200 that is priced at Php1,599 and if you get one now, it comes with a free bluetooth speaker worth Php1,499. It has less features but it will definitely improve your WiFi signal and bandwidth at home.

LG UltraGear Monitors offers immersive experience for gamers

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LG UltraGear Monitors offers immersive experience for gamers

If you’re looking for the latest gaming monitors, you might want to take a look at the LG UltraGear monitors. These monitors are tailored for gaming as the displays feature a powerful HD display that can handle high refresh rates.

The LG27GL650F is a G-Sync compatible monitor that minimizes screen tearing and also offer better and faster gaming experience on the display. Aside from that, it also features AMD Radeon FreeSync Technology for AMD Cards. The monitor is capable of HDR10 too so it can offer bright and dark contents with high dynamic range. For gamers, they would surely love the 144Hz refresh rate and the 1m Motion Blue Reduction for visual fluidity.

The LG 27GL850 offers a break-taking gaming performance too as this one supports Nano IPS technology and you can really feel the that it has a wide color spectrum as this one offers 98% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and a color range 45% greater than sRGB. It comes with Nvidia G-Sync too and it will have a 144Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time.

The ultragear gaming monitors are now available at Lazada

PLDT and DITO sign interconnection deal

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PLDT and DITO sign interconnection deal

PLDT and DITO has signed an interconnection deal in where both companies has entered into an agreement for the construction of a transmission facility that will serve as the point of interconnection for their subscribers.

The interconnection hub will deliver intercarrier requirements of DITO thanks to PLDT’s technology and expertise and it wil benefit all fixed and wireless subscribers of PLDT and DITO by enabling them to communicate and connect to all the services needed.

The planned facility is expected to be completed by end-March in time for the commercial operations of DITO.

PLDT has been heavily investing in its network and expanding its coverage to service more businesses and consumers, both in the country and abroad. Currently, PLDT operates the most expansive fiber optic network among local ISPs reaching over 429,000 kilometers.

Collectively, the PLDT Group has spent over Php 286 billion in the last five years which further boosted its network coverage to benefit more subscribers, helped the nation manage and cope amid the global pandemic, and accelerated the roll out of more digital services including the roll out of 5G.

Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin 2nd TVC with Smart is now up!

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Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin 2nd TVC with Smart is now up!

The Korean power couple Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin will be starring in another TVC with Smart and it will be for the Smart Signature which is the company’s postpaid plan brand. Both stars became popular in the country with the series Crash Landing on You which proved to be a big hit in the country.

Aside from the new TVC with Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin, the official video soundtrack and musical scoring will be from Ben&Ben’s newest song “Inevitable”

Smart has been really busy in pushing the 5G revolution in the country with Huawei, Samsung, realme, and vivo in pushing Smart 5G-certified devices under Smart Signature 5G Plans.

Smart has been rolling out  the ultrafast 5G network that includes Metro Manila, Boracay, Cavite, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Laguna, New Clark City, and Rizal. If you’re not in the list, dont worry! Because they’ll continue rolling out nationwide.

Huawei Mate X2 Now Official

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Huawei Mate X2 Now Official

The newest foldable smartphone of Huawei is here and it’s the Huawei Mate X2. The smartphone is still a foldable one but it comes in a different form factor as this one is now folding in instead of the folding out design. This form factor is very similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series.

For the display, the Huawei Mate X2 comes with a 6.45-inch exterior display which is an OLED one and it comes with 90Hz refresh rate while the interior display is an 8″ display and it still comes with an OLED panel and a 90Hz refresh rate.

The smartphone will run on the latest Kirin 9000 processor and also an 8GB of RAM with 256GB or 512GB of internal storage. As for the camera, the smartphone will come with 50MP Ultra Vision Camera, 16MP Cine Camera, 12MP telephoto camera, and 8MP SuperZoom camera. For the front camera, this one will only come with 16MP selfie camera for the exterior display.

Huawei Mate X2 Specs

  • Huawei Kirin 9000 Processor
  • 6.45-inch 2700×1160 Exterior display, OLED, 90Hz
  • 8-inch 2480×2200 Interior display, OLED, 90Hz
  • 8GB RAM
  • 256GB/512GB Internal Strorage
  • 50MP Ultra Vision camera + 16MP Cine Camera + 12MP Telephoto Camera + 8MP SuperZoom Camera
  • 16MP Selfie Camera
  • 55W Wireless Charging, 66W Wired Charging
  • 4500mAh battery
  • EMUI 11 based on Android 10

The Huawei Mate X2 is priced at 17999 (Php135,646~) Yuan and 18999 (Php143,183) Yuan for the 256GB and 512GB respectively.

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