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Cherry Mobile launches the Flare X3

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The Cherry Mobile Flare X3 is the newest smartphone in the mid-range segment and just like the previous X series smartphones from Cherry Mobile, this one will definitely make the local mobile industry exciting again as the smartphone packs a powerful processor inside, competitive specifications and sexy design. Not just that, the price of this smartphone will be competitive too. Wanna know more about this? Check out the specifications of the smartphone below

Cherry Mobile Flare X3 Specs

  • 6.18-inch Full HD+ TrueView 19:9 Notch Display
  • MediaTek Helio P60 Octa-Core Processor
  • 6GB RAM
  • 64GB Internal storage expandable via MicroSD
  • 12MP Main Camera + 5MP Monochrome Camera + 2MP Depth Sensor
  • 20MP Selfie camera + 2MP Depth Sensor
  • Dual SIM, LTE
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • Side Fingerprint Scanner
  • USB-C Port
  • 4000mAh Battery
  • Twilight Purple Color

The Cherry Mobile Flare X3’s main selling point is its 5 AI camera. There are 3 cameras at the back and two cameras at the front. The three cameras at the back of the smartphone are composed of a 12MP main camera, a 5MP monochrome camera, and a 2MP depth sensor.

The Flare X3 also packs the same processor of the Flare S7 Plus but this one has a bigger 6GB RAM which is better for gaming and also running multiple apps simultaneously on the smartphone.

OPPO unveils under-screen camera at MWC19 Shanghai

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At MWC 2019, OPPO has premiered its newest technology to hit their smartphones soon and it’s the under-screen camera. Yep, no need for notches on the display because OPPO will have a selfie camera that is placed below the display of the smartphone. What does this mean in the future? It means that there’s no need for notches and moving mechanisms for the camera as this one hides under the display of the smartphone.

So how does this work? Well, OPPO has used a customized display and camera module for this one to work. The part of the display in where the camera hides is highly transparent so that light will still pass through the camera but of course, OPPO has used algorithms too to make sure that the front facing under-screen camera of the smartphone will not get blurred due to the display blocking the camera. They’ve adjusted and calibrated the colors to make sure that the smartphone’s under-screen camera will still work well.

Well, it’s an amazing technology that we got here but let’s hope that we’ll get to see this technology in the smartphones that will be available in the consumers soon. But hey, it’s a working prototype tech already and we can already see this tech live at MWC Shanghai 2019. 

You may now send cash to anyone 24/7 through PSBank’s PaSend

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Staying true to its brand promise of keeping things “simple and maaasahan”, Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) launches PaSend, their newest service that enables its depositors or users to easily transfer cash to anyone at any time of the day. PaSend is an available service option via PSBank Mobile App, and where recipient can withdraw cash received to any PSBank or Metrobank ATM nationwide.

The service fee is priced at a minimal cost compared to other domestic remittance platforms. PaSend does not require the cash recipient to have a bank account, making it convenient for the unbanked Filipinos, and those who may need funds in the form of cash.

Around 77% of Filipinos do not have a bank account and while we are one with the industry in efforts to enhance financial inclusion in the country, the PaSend service hopes to address the growing need for a low-cost cash remittance service that will cover even those without an existing deposit account.,” PSBank Senior Vice President and Marketing Head Noel Tuazon said.

Here is how PaSend service works:

  1. Log in to PSBank Mobile and select “PaSend” from the menu
  2. Choose the source PSBank account
  3. Specify the amount intended to be remitted or paid out
  4. Nominate a random 4-digit PIN(referred to as “PIN 1”)
  5. Indicate the beneficiary’s name and mobile number

After the validation process, the Bank approves the transaction request and will automatically send to the beneficiary’s mobile number a one-time system-generated 6-digit PIN (PIN2) together with the remittance amount. In order to complete the transaction, the sender will advise the one-time self-nominated PIN1 to the beneficiary, who will have to go to any PSBank or Metrobank ATM to get the cash via PaSend/Cardless Withdrawal option. The sender will be notified via email and/or text message confirming the completion of transaction.

The sender can send amounts as low as Php 200 up to Php 5,000 per transaction in multiples of 100. The recipient should withdraw the cash in full as partial withdrawal is not allowed and must be completed within a specific time period. PaSend transactions are subject to daily and monthly limits on both sender and beneficiary as applicable. PaSend processing fee is non-refundable. The fee for ATM cash withdrawal is free for PSBank ATMs standard ATM fees apply for those using Metrobank ATMs. All fees are for the account of the sender.

You may now download iOS 13 Beta to your iPhone

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If you’re the type of person who wants to be one of the first to try out the latest iOS then you better read this one up as Apple has just released the iOS 13 Beta to the public. The new iOS 13 features a whole new look with dark mode and of course an upgrade to its camera with its new features.

Some of the new features on the new operating system includes portrait lighting control, high-key mono on the camera and then the apps like maps, photo editor, video editor, and the photos app are upgraded. If you want to check out the new features on the iOS 13, you may head over to this: https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-13-preview/

And if you want to experience the iOS 13 Beta by yourself on your iPhone then head over to https://www.apple.com/beta and just sign in your Apple account and follow the instructions. You only have to install a profile that lets you update to your iOS 13 Beta.

Vivo launches the APEX 2019 in the Philippines

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One of the game changing smartphones in the industry is the Vivo APEX. Last year, Vivo has also introduced the Vivo APEX 2018 in where the smartphone introduced a lot of new technology including the pop-up camera and this year, the Vivo APEX 2019 wants to change the game again by offering features such as a Super Unibody design, full-display fingerprint scanning and 5G.

The Super Unibody Design of the Vivo APEX 2019 is unique as it took out all of the physical buttons on the smartphone and replaced with a touch sense technology that has a pressure-sensing and capacitive-touch which makes the APEX 2019 a button less smartphone.

Aside from that feature, the APEX 2019 also features a MagPort at the back which replaces the USB port of the smartphone which is a magnetic power connector that can charge your smartphone and also transfer data. And again, the smartphone has also transformed its display into a speaker via screen vibration which eliminates the speaker grill of the smartphone.

Another unique feature of the smartphone is the full-display fingerprint scanning technology on the APEX 2019. Yep, you can touch anywhere on the display for its fingerprint light function and of course use it to unlock the smartphone.

Lastly, there’s the 5G inside the smartphone paired with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 playform with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It might not be the first 5G smartphone in the market but the company definitely showed they’ll be having this technology in their future smartphones.

Well, the APEX line of smartphones from Vivo aims to shows us the different features of their future smartphones. With the introduction of the Vivo APEX 2019, the smartphone industry is about to get more exciting.

Xiaomi launches the Mi 9T in the Philippines

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Xiaomi has a surprise for us this morning as Xiaomi has just launched the Mi 9T in the Philippines. The Mi 9T is a mid-range smartphone that packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor with a 48MP triple lens camera and a glass back. The smartphone also features a pop-up front camera hence, a full-screen display on the front with no notch. interested? Check out the specs and price of the smartphone below.

Xiaomi Mi 9T Specs

  • 6.39-inch Full HD+ Full-Screen AMOLED Display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor
  • 6GB+64GB/6GB+128GB
  • 48MP main camera + 13MP Ultra wide-angle camera + 8MP telephoto lens
  • 20MP pop-up front camera
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • In-display fingerprint scanner
  • USB-C
  • 18W Fast Charger
  • 4000mAh battery
  • MIUI based on Android Pie

The Xiaomi Mi 9T will be available for pre-order today starting at 12 noon until June 30 2019 at the Official store on Lazada and at Mi Authorized stores. It will come in Carbon Black for a price of Php15,990 and Php17,990 for the 6GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB respectively.

ASUS ROG PNK LTD Peripherals pre-order is now up!

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Tired of the all-black color peripherals for your PC? Well, then you’ll be happy to know that ASUS has started opening pre-orders for the ROG PNK LTD line-up of peripherals that is perfect for those people who love to have a pink color to their peripherals.

So what are the products included in the ROG PNK LTD series gaming peripherals? Well, there’s the ROG Strix Flare PNK LTD keyboard, ROG Strix Fusion 300 PNK LTD headset, ROG Gladius II Origin PNK LTD mouse, and ROG Sheath PNK LTD mousepad. If you want to pre-order one of these peripherals, just follow these mechanics.

  1. Pre-order one set of the ROG PNK LTD series gaming peripherals until June 30, 2019
  2. Register and sign-up at the event website with your contact details, purchase/downpayment receipt/s, and serial number/s. The event website can be found here: http://ph.rog.gg/ROGPNK_preorder
  3. The ASUS ROG team will send the item within 10 working days after confirming the details of the
    end-user.
  4. Redemptions on the event website can only be made up until July 31, 2019 only.
  5. Pre-orders can only be completed at the following retailers/resellers: ROG Concept Stores, Complink, Davao Futurebright Enterprises, Dynaquest PC, EASY PC, iTECH, JDM Techno, Computer Center, Joyo Marketing, JW Summit Group Inc., Nutech, PC Configure Computer Center, PC Express, PC Hub, PC Quickbuys, PCWORX, Strategic Technologies, Tech2027, Techwarez Computer Center, Thinking Tools, VillMan.

If you pre-order the peripherals will receive a ROG PNK Bomber jacket too. If you are interested, here are the prices for the ROG PNK LTD peripherals.:

  • ROG Strix Flare PNK LTD – Php9,700
  • ROG Strix Fusion 300 PNK LTD – Php6,550
  • ROG Gladius II Origin PNK LTD – Php4,500 PHP
  • ROG Sheath PNK LTD – Php2,050

Enjoy as much as Php 4,000 when you purchase Honor Play or Honor 10 Lite starting June 28

Honor mobile offers a price cut to their two midrange smartphones namely, Honor Play and Honor 10 Lite! Starting June 28, Honor fans can get the Honor 10 Lite for only Php 7,990 slashing off Php 3,000 on its original price; while the Honor Play will be available at Php 11,990, that’s Php 4,000 off its SRP.

The Honor 10 Lite is equipped with powerful specifications and beautiful design given its gradient color, and ergonomics. On the other hand, the Honor Play despite being in the market for almost a year, is still a good choice if you’re looking for a budget-friendly smartphone with a powerful processor; thanks to Kirin 970 which is also used by Huawei Mate 10 Series and Huawei P20 Series.

Smart gives a Php50 cashback when you purchase on Google Play for a limited time

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There’s good news for Smart subscribers who haven’t tried purchasing anything at Google Play as the telco announced that they’ll be giving you a Php50 cashback on your first mobile purchase on Google Play for a limited time.

Yes, Smart is offering an easier way to purchase apps and services on Google Play as you don’t need a credit card anymore because you can directly charge your purchases on Google Play to your Smart or TNT prepaid or postpaid account. Not only that, but they’re also having a promo in where you can get Php50 load or cash back when you pay your first purchase on Google Play or any Google-affiliated applications that will be charged to your Smart or TNT prepaid load or postpaid account.

So how can you pay with mobile and get the cashback with Smart or TNT? Just follow these steps:

  1. Select any app that you want to purchase on Google Play Store
  2. When asked for a payment method, choose Smart Communications
  3. Click Buy or Purchase
  4. You will get an SMS confirmation of your purchase as well as your rebate.

So there we go, go try it out now as you only have until June 30 to get a cash back from Smart or TNT. 

Huawei opens its 150th store in the Philippines

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Huawei is still going strong despite the numerous issues that they’ve been facing as the company has just opened its 150th experience store in the country which makes the opening an important milestone for the brand. The newest experience store is located on the 3rd floor of the Podium at Ortigas, Pasig.

Aside from the opening, Huawei is proud with its EMUI 9.1 update that is now rolling to all users globally as 9.0 version nears its installation of 100 million devices. This new update for the Huawei smartphones will bring in new features and performance upgrades.

If you want to check out the Huawei experience store at the Podium, you can find it in the newly opened section of the high-end mall. The store is selling devices ranging from smartphones, accessories, notebooks, and more.