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LG celebrates Philippine history with their all-new LG OLED TVs

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Manila, Philippines has a very rich history because of our diverse culture and rich stories about our history and to make it more special, the Intramuros Administration, the government agency tasked for the management and development of Intramuros as a National Heritage, celebrates its 40th Anniversary and in line with that, LG Philippines has handed over LG TVs for their museum.

LG PH Managing Director Inkwun Heo has led the festivities and they’ve given away 6 units of LG TVs to the museum. We all know that the friendship between South Korea and the Philippines is tight and has been going through for seven decades so this is not a surprising move from the company.

This move is also helpful for the OLED TV technology of LG to introduce the beauty of its panels. The LG OLED TV comes with Deep Learning technology and also a new a9 Gen2 and a7 Gen2 processors for better recognition and optimize display quality and sound for any content on the TV.

Not only that, but the newest line of LG TVs also features AI that lets you talk to your TV with the built-in microphone on the remote. The OLED Panel technology of the TV also boasts a sound quality that can deliver virtual 5.1 surround sound.

So if you’re looking for a flagship TV at your home, you might want to check out the LG OLED TVs

Realme Buds 2 Launched in India

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Aside from the Realme 5 and the Realme 5 Pro, the Realme Buds 2 was also launched in India and it’s the successor of the affordable but really good earbuds, the Realme Buds. The successor comes with a better design and also a better sound quality as it comes with a better driver, multi-layer composite diagram, and Japan Daikoku Voice Coil.

The Realme Buds 2 will come with an 11.2mm bass boost driver which promises a great sound experience. Aside from that, tangled cables issues are solved as this one comes with a reinforced braided jacket with grooved TPU cables that won’t tangle easily and it also comes with magnets to easily store your earphones and also an adjustable cable strap to keep your earphones tidy.

Just like before, the Realme Buds 2 will still come with an inline remote that features three tactile buttons and a mic in where you can use it for calls, voice assistant, and even gaming. The earphones will still come with 3.5mm audio jack so you can still use it with your smartphones.

The Realme Buds 2 is priced at INR 599 (Php437) but do expect that this one will be more expensive if this product will arrive in the Philippines.

Enjoy watching your favorite films and movies with PLDT TVolution Lite

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Are you a couch potato? Do you love watching Netflix or Cignal shows on your living room everyday? Well, if you’re a PLDT subscriber, the TVolution Lite might be the right partner for your living room as this little device lets you stream moves and shows from Netflix, Iflix, Youtube, Cignal and hundred of free streaming channels.

Now you know what the TVolution Lite can offer you but how about its specs? Well, the TVolution does offer a 1080p HD resolution with up to 60fps and yes, it can connect to your TV or monitor via HDMI with support for Dolby Audio and DTS. It’s very easy to install to the TV as this one features a sleeker and thinner design and you can easily stick it to your TV using a sticker.

The TVolution Lite also runs on Roku OS with Roku Channel access and Screen mirroring for Android so you can easily check out other streaming channels and also mirror your Android device to the TVolution Lite.

If you’re worried about connectivity, this one will come with 802.11 b/g/n and Ethernet port so you can stream your favorite shows flawlessly and of course, there’s a MicroSD port and USB port in case you want to plug in and check out your media files.

Operating the device isn’t a problem because you only need to plug the Roku-Powered TVolution Lite to a wall outlet or just the USB port of your TV then connect the device to the TV with an HDMI cable and just use the remote and you can easily enjoy streaming your favorite shows. Yep, that easy.

If you want to get one, this one is very affordable. You only need to pay Php99/month on top of your PLDT Home Fibr Subscription and it comes with free trial for Netflix for one month, Iflix VIP for one year and one month of Cignal when you subscribe.

Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro unveiled in India, to pack a quad-camera lens

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Realme has just unveiled their newest smartphone today at India and it’s the Realme 5 series. The smartphone packs a feature that not all smartphone have — a quad-camera lens. And yes, the smartphone series comes in two variants — Realme 5 and the Realme 5 Pro. 

Realme 5

The Realme 5 is the more affordable variant in where the smartphone comes with 6.5-inch HD+ display and a weird screen ratio of 20:9. The smartphone comes with Snapdragon 665 processor and it comes in 3/32GB, 4/64GB, & 4/128GB variants. 

The quad-camera setup is composed of 12MP main shooter with f/1.8 aperture, 8MP ultrawide angle lens, 2MP macro lens with 4cm focus distance, and a depth sensor and on the front, we got a 13MP selfie camera. The smartphone also comes with a pretty large 5000mAh battery but unfortunately, there’s no fast charging on this one.

Realme 5 Pro

The Realme 5 Pro comes with a smaller 6.3-inch display with Full HD+ resolution and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone comes in 4GB/64GB, 6/64GB, and 8GB/128GB variants so you have mo flexibility when it comes to memory and it runs on Snapdragon 712 chipset which is a minor update from the previous generation, a Snapdragon 710 processor.

The Realme 5 Pro’s quad-camera setup is the same with the Realme 5 except for the main camera. We got here a 48MP main camera with Sony IMX586 sensor on this one and there’s a 16MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture.

The smartphone also comes with VOOC 3.0 20W fast charging and aplso a USB-C port. 

The Realme 5 starts at INR 9,999 (Php7,287) while the Realme 5 Pro starts at INR13,999 (Php10,202).

But of course, the prices indicated are not yet subjective to local taxes and tariffs so we can expect a higher price one the smartphones arrive in the Philippines.

Realme 5 Specs

  • 6.5-inch HD+ IPS Dewdrop display, 20:9 display ratio
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 655 Octa-Core Processor
  • 3GB RAM/4GB RAM
  • 32GB/64GB/128GB internal storage expandable via MicroSD
  • 12MP f/1.8 camera + 8MP Ultra-wide angle lens + 2MP macro camera + 2MP depth sensor
  • 13MP selfie camera
  • LTE, Dual SIM
  • WiFi, Bluetooth,GPS, A-GPS
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • 5000mAh battery
  • Android 9 Pie with ColorOS 6

Realme 5 Pro Specs

  • 6.3-inch Full HD+ IPS Dewdrop display, 20:9 display ratio
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 Octa-Core Processor
  • 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM
  • 64GB/128GB internal storage expandable via MicroSD
  • 48MP f/1.8 camera + 8MP Ultra-wide angle lens + 2MP macro camera + 2MP depth sensor
  • 16MP selfie camera
  • LTE, Dual SIM
  • WiFi, Bluetooth,GPS, A-GPS
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • 4035mAh battery
  • VOOC 3.0 20W Fast Charging
  • Android 9 Pie with ColorOS 6

OPPO Reno2 series arriving this August 28

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OPPO has surprised us with their announcement of the OPPO Reno 2 series which will be unveiled at India this August 28. The original OPPO Reno series is one of the best OPPO smartphones that we’ve ever reviewed as the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom is capable of 10x zooming and also a powerful hardware inside but how about the OPPO Reno2 smartphone?

There were not much details that has been unveiled by the company but the OPPO Reno2 will sport a quad-camera setup and also a shark-fin like pop-up camera which probably means that the smartphone will still pack a full screen display. The smartphone is also expected to shoot up to 20x zoom which is way better compared to the previous generation.

 

The OPPO Reno2 event will happen at August 28 at New Delhi, India.

Vivo Y15 gets a price drop!

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The Vivo Y15 is one of Vivo’s smartphones that packs a triple-lens camera and the company has just announced that the smartphone will be getting a price drop. The smartphone also packs a 5000mAh battery and also a pretty immersive 6.35-inch Halo FullView Display.

Other cool features about the smartphone include the beautiful gradient color of the smartphone and the support for the AI in its triple-lens camera at the back.

Vivo Y15 Specs

  • 6.35-inch Halo FullView display, HD+ resolution
  • MediaTek MT6762 Processor
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB Internal Storage, expandable via MicroSD
  • 13MP+8MP 120-degree wide-angle lens+2MP depth sensor
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, BD, Galileo
  • Rear Fingerprint Scanner
  • Dual SIM, LTE
  • 5000mAh battery
  • FunTouch OS 9 based on Android 9 Pie

The Vivo Y15 is originally priced at Php10,999 but you may now get the smartphone for only Php9,999.

Check out OPPO Reno Sunset Rose X MAC workshop at SM Megamall tomorrow!

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Do you have a passion for fashion or you’re a big fan of MAC cosmetics? Well then, you still have a chance to check out the OPPO Reno Sunset Rose and also the MAC beauty workshop at the Reno Collective Pop-up Art Exhibit at SM Mega Fashion Hall tomorrow.

This is already the third leg of the pop-up exhibit featuring the art installations with activities and interactive spaces that are dedicated for the OPPO Reno Sunset Rose. In this workshop, RB Chanco and Sylvina Lopez will be using their creative vision to create inspiring looks and doll up girls with the limited edition OPPO Reno Sunset Rose.

The workshop will show the participants the creative techniques and process from the professional artist to recreate the OPPO Reno in Sunset Rose using MAC products. The workshop is open to the public with limited accommodations at a first come first serve basis. Exclusive treats will also be given to the first 5 in line.

If you want to see out the OPPO Reno Sunset Rose, you can check it out at the Reno Collective Pop-up art exhibit. The smartphone comes with a 48MP rear camera with 5MP front camera along with Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor inside and a Full Screen AMOLED display. The OPPO Reno Sunset Rose is also available in Jet Black and Ocean Green. You can get the smartphone for Php26,990.

OnePlus 7 now available in the Philippines

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If you’re looking for one of the best Android smartphones out there, the OnePlus 7 should be one of the smartphone in your list as this one packs a powerful hardware inside thanks to the Snapdragon 855 processor inside and the smartphone it might not pack a full screen display here with 90Hz refresh rate, the OnePlus 7 will still look well thanks to its 6.41-inch display

OnePlus 7 Specs

  • 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED Full HD+ Display
  • QualcomM Snapdragon 855 processor
  • 8GB LPDDR4X RAM
  • 256GB Internal Storage, UFS 3.0
  • 48MP Sony IMX586 f/1.7 rear cmaera + 5MP f/2.4 camera
  • 16MP Sony IMX471 f/2.0 front camera
  • LTE
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, NFC, GLONASS, BD, Galileo
  • In-display fingerprint
  • USB-C
  • 3700mAh Battery
  • 30W
  • Android 9 Pie with OxygenOS

If you want to buy one, the OnePlus 7 is available for Php26,990 but you can get it at installment plans too with the following easy-to-own installment plans with selected banks:

  • 6 months – Php4,695/month
  • 12 months – Php2,482.50/month
  • 24 months – Php1,241.25/month

The OnePlus 7 is now available at Digital Walker stores and also at Lazada and Shopee and it comes with 18 months warranty

Realme will hold Its flash sale at Shopee Brand Day

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Shopee Philippines will be having its biggest flash sale at Shopee Brand Day on August 13, 2019 in where you can get 25% discount on the Realme C1 and the Realme 3 flash sale.

The entry-level king, the Realme C1, will be available for Php4,490 which is a Php1,500 down from its original price of Php5,990 with the promo voucher code REALMEXSHP10 and the first 1,000 purchasers will get another 10 percent discount on top of the initial price drop.

The Realme 3 will also be available in 3GB+32GB and 3GB+64GB variants and they’ll be priced at Php6,090 and Php6,590 respectively thanks to the price cut of Php1,400 from the original prices of Php7,990 and Php6,990.

This Realme devices will come with special discounts during its first wave of flash sale from 12AM to 8:59AM while the second wave will happen from 12MP to 2:59PM and that will be for the 3GB+32GB variant of the Realme C1 while the 3GB+64GB variant of the Realme 3 will be on the final wave from 3PM to 5:59PM while the 4th wave of flash sale will be on 6PM-8:59PM will be for the Realme 3 3GB+32GB while the last wave will feature 3GB+64GB and will take place at 9PM to 11:59PM.

To get you some more, Shopee fans will also get a brand new Anker Powerport 2 Lite for the first 50 buyers and Realme will be raffling of a Realme C1 and Realme 3 at the Shopee P1 game.

If you want to buy one, head over to: https://shopee.ph/realmeofficialstore

Huawei P30 Pro Amber Sunrise 512GB and accessories now available in the PH

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Huawei has just launched their newest color for the Huawei P30 Pro in the Philippines and it’s the Huawei P30 Pro Amber Sunrise. This is no ordinary color change as this one packs a bigger memory as the Huawei P30 Pro Amber Sunrise comes in 512GB storage with 8GB of RAM. That’s 2x more internal storage compared to the original variant.

The new color gives an orange or reddish hue to the smartphone and it’s definitely a looker as this one features a stronger look and a more beautiful feel. But the specs are still the same. We still got the quadruple lens by Leica on the smartphone and also a powerful Kirin 980 chipset inside.

If you want to avail the Huawei P30 Pro in Amber Sunrise, you may now get it at stores. Not just that, there’s a new Swarovski case available too to add some swank to your Huawei P30 Pro but if you wanted more, there’s a new Louis Vuitton case available too for the smartphone which will cost you Php26,000 while the Swarovski case will cost you Php5,500

The Huawei P30 Pro Amber Sunrise 512GB is priced at Php55,990