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ASUS joins Lazada’s Mobiles and Accessories Fiesta Sale

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ASUS joins Lazada’s Mobiles and Accessories Fiesta Sale

Happening today at Lazada until June 8, 2019, ASUS participates Lazada’s Mobiles and Accessories Fiesta where ZenFones and ZenPowers will be available on a discounted price! The Zenfones that are on sale are Zenfone 4 Selfie Lite, Zenfone 3 Laser, Zenfone Max Pro M1, Zenfone 3 Zoom, Zenfone Max Pro M2, Zenfone 4, and Zenfone 5z. The are also Zenpowers that are on sale.

Check out the complete list below:

PRODUCT SRP MOBILE & ACCESSORY FIESTA PRICES
ZenFone 4 Selfie Lite PHP 5,995 PHP 4,595

Flash Sale

PHP 4,495
ZenFone 3 Laser PHP 11,995 PHP 6,990
ZenFone Max Pro M1 PHP 8,995 PHP 8,790

Flash Sale

PHP 8,590
ZenFone 3 Zoom PHP 19,995 PHP 9,990
ZenFone Max Pro M2 PHP 12,995 PHP 12,390
ZenFone 4 PHP 29,995 PHP 10,990
ZenFone 5Z PHP 29,995 PHP 20,890
ZenPower 10050 PHP 995 (Black)

PHP 895

PHP 799
ZenPower Slim 6000 PHP 799 PHP 569

Flash Sale

PHP 559
ZenPower Slim 3000 PHP 519 PHP 399

Flash Sale

PHP 379

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen (2019) Hands-On & First Impressions

Jam Ancheta
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen (2019) Hands-On & First Impressions

Samsung has just launched their newest tablets and one of them is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen. This tablet is created for creatives at heart as this one comes with the S Pen which is a tool that is being featured by their flagship smartphones series — Galaxy Note. So what do I think about the tablet? Check out our hands-on of the tablet below.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen features a compact and handy design as this one features an 8-inch display which is the perfect size for those people who are into tablets but doesn’t want a bulky one.

The tablet features a bezel that is just right for a tablet. Whether you hold the tablet in portrait or landscape mode, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen fits right in my hand and watching Netflix movies on the tablet doesn’t strain my hand as we got good ergonomics on this one and the bezel is perfect for holding the tablet in landscape mode.

When it comes to the display, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen isn’t as good as the Super AMOLED display but this one will be just fine for normal usage but if you’re expecting the same color of other Samsung smartphones with vivid colors on the display, well, the difference between the TFT and Super AMOLED is drastic but don’t worry, the viewing angles of this tablet will be just fine.

At the back of the tablet is a clean look with the Samsung logo and the single camera. There’s a rubber-like texture on the tablet which adds to the ergonomics and grip of the tablet. The tablet also features USB-C port which can be found below the tablet along with the speaker that performs louder than I expected.

On the right side of the tablet is where you can find the volume rocker and also the power button of the tablet and on the top is where you can find the 3.5mm headphone jack. Thankfully, they didn’t ditch that one.

When it comes to software, this one is running on Android 9.0 Pie with One UI that’s why the UI of the smartphone is similar to the one that we can find on the Samsung Galaxy Note devices. It’s fast and it’s user-friendly and the design and the icons of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen is easy on the eye.

The S Pen is really useful in some cases. You can use it for drawing as we got the Samsung notes app that fully utilizes the S Pen and then there’s the PENUP app in where you can create artworks on the tablet.

So there we go, that’s the Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen (2019). The tablet might not be the most powerful out there but it will be just fine for watching movies and TV series on Netflix and it’s also perfect for those people who love to take notes and annotate on their files thanks to the S Pen.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen is now available for Php15,990.

Samsung launches the Galaxy Tab A with S Pen, Galaxy Tab A 10.1, & Galaxy Tab S5e

Jam Ancheta
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Samsung launches the Galaxy Tab A with S Pen, Galaxy Tab A 10.1, & Galaxy Tab S5e

Samsung has launched their newest tablets in the Philippines and these are the Galaxy Tab S5e, Galaxy Tab A with S Pen and the Galaxy Tab A 10.1. Not only that, the Korean company has also announced its partnership with Netflix. 

So what’s with these new tablets from Samsung? Well, they have different features and they come in different sizes that cater to the different needs of consumers. The smallest in the Galaxy Tab series is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen and it packs an 8-inch display with an Exynos 7904 Octa-Core processor and there’s the 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage with support for S Pen.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen is perfect for those people who are into drawing and taking notes. This is also a perfect tablet for people who love to annotate notes on their files. Personally, I like its size as this one is handy and really portable.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen

Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen (2019) Specs

  • 8.0-inch WUXGA TFT display, 1920×1200
  • 1.8GHz Exynos 7904 Octa-Core Processor
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB Internal storage expandable up to 512GB via MicroSD card slot
  • 8MP Rear Camera
  • 5MP Front Camera
  • LTE
  • WiFi, Bluetooth
  • Face recognition
  • 4200mAh Battery
  • Android 9.0 Pie
  • Colors: Black, Grey
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019)

The bigger brother is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 and it’s for the people who want a more immersive experience as this one has a bigger display, however, the processing power inside this tablet is still the same but this one has a bigger display which is perfect for watching Netflix. 

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) Specs

  • 10.1-inch WUXGA TFT display, 1920×1200
  • 1.8GHz Exynos 7904 Octa-Core Processor
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB Internal storage expandable up to 512GB via MicroSD card slot
  • 8MP Rear Camera
  • 5MP Front Camera
  • LTE
  • WiFi, Bluetooth
  • Face recognition
  • 6150mAh Battery
  • Android 9.0 Pie
  • Colors: Black, Gold
Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e

Lastly, there’s the Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e which is the best of the three. This tablet is the lightest tablet in its class at 400g and it also features a sleek and sexy build that I’m pretty sure that everyone will love. There’s a larger 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display too with WQXGA resolution which is pretty crisp.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Specs

  • 10.5-inch WUXGA Super AMOLED Display, 2560×1440
  • 2.0GHz Snapdragon 670 Octa-Core Processor
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB Internal storage expandable up to 512GB via MicroSD card slot
  • 13MP Rear Camera
  • 8MP Front Camera
  • LTE
  • WiFi, Bluetooth
  • Samsung DeX
  • Side Fingerprint scanner
  • Face recognition
  • 7040mAh Battery
  • Android 9.0 Pie
  • Colors: Black, Gold

Inside the tablet is pretty powerful too as we got a Snapdragon 670 processor inside with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The tablet also features a quad speaker and DeX mode which lets you have a desktop-like UI on the tablet.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen is priced at Php15,990 while the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 is priced at Php16,990. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e is more of a premium tablet and it is priced at Php26,990

MacOS Catalina announced, breaks up iTunes into three apps

Jam Ancheta
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MacOS Catalina announced, breaks up iTunes into three apps

MacOS Catalina is the new version of MacOS and it will have a lot of new features including the ditching of iTunes. Yep, the rumors are true as Apple is now diversifying the iTunes. Yep, the iTunes is now divided into three — Apple Music, Apple Podcast, and Apple TV.

So you might be asking how iPhones will now sync on the Mac. Well, you can now sync your iPhone using the Finder app on your Mac. As expected, Apple Music will feature music and also music streaming while Apple Podcast will feature the latest Podcast shows, and Apple TV

Sidecar is also another feature on the MacOS Catalina in where it will definitely make the Duet app on the iPad worthless as you can now use your iPad as an external monitor for your Macs via wired or wireless.

There’s a feature too called Find My which lets you find your Macs even if it’s offline as it uses the iOS devices around it as a beacon to send data to your device and you can even activate a lock.

Apple has also introduced Project catalyst in where developers can easily create Mac apps based on existing iPad apps. And some of the apps that are running on the Mac now that came from iPad are Twitter and also Asphalt 9.

MacOS Catalina will be available this fall (Sept-Dec)

Apple unveils the iPadOS

Jam Ancheta
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Apple unveils the iPadOS

Yep, the iPad will now have their own operating system and it will now be separate from the iOS of the iPhones. Well, you don’t have to worry about the UI because it will be almost the same just like before but of course, there are a lot of new stuff that was added on the iPad OS.

So what are the new features on the iPad OS? Well, here they are:

  • Split window of same applications
  • There’s app expose on the iPad OS similar to the macOS
  • There’s the widget on the new iPadOS
  • Better files app that shows
    • Support for USB drives and SD cards
    • Zip & unzip
  • Safari supports desktop-class browsing
  • Safari now supports download
  • You can now install fonts on the iPad via AppStore

The all-new iPad OS definitely brings a desktop-class usage on the iPad

Apple iOS 13 is now official

Jam Ancheta
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Apple iOS 13 is now official

Apple has just made it official as they announced the iOS 13 and the company has introduced the new OS with better optimizations such as faster face unlock, smaller app downloads, and faster app launch. But the best part? The new iOS 13 now comes with dark mode. Yep, the feature that we’ve seen from other OS.

The new dark mode on the iOS covers all of the apps on the smartphone so it will be easy on the eyes especially at night. Not only that, but the new iOS 13 also supports swipe typing which means that it is easier to type on by swiping on the keyboard.

Other new features on the new iOS 13 are

  • Apple maps get more detailed and it now comes in 3D
  • An all-new reminder app
  • A more secured profile with Sign in with Apple that hides your email from apps and web
  • Memoji gets even more features as you can heavily customize it
  • Memoji stickers feature your own Memoji that you can use as stickers for messaging and apps
  • A better portrait mode and better editing of photos
  • You can also edit videos and rotate it
  • You may now share audio with other Airpod and iPhone users

So those are just some of the new features on the iOS 13.

Smart Signature Plans introduces a simpler postpaid plan that offers more

Jam Ancheta
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Smart Signature Plans introduces a simpler postpaid plan that offers more

Smart has recently made a revamped to their postpaid lineup by introducing the Smart Signature. So what’s with this new Smart Signature Plans? Well, these new plans from Smart focus on what you need as it offers more compared to the previous postpaid offering of Smart.

So what can you get with the all-new Smart Signature Plans from Smart? Well, you now have bigger data which is essential these days and now, we have unlimited any-net texts (All networks including Globe, TNT, and PLDT landline) and on-net calls (Smart, TNT, & Sun) from Plan 999 up to the highest tier plan. 

The plans are easier to understand as they come in S, M, L, & XL. Yep, just like your shirt size. Check out the Smart Signature plans for you below:

 

Smart Signature Plans S M L XL
SRP PHP 999 PHP 1,499 PHP 1,999 PHP 2,999
Data 10GB 20GB 30GB 60GB
Calls Unli On-Net

100 mins. AnyNet

 Unli On-Net

200 mins. AnyNet

 Unli On-Net

300 mins. AnyNet

 Unli On-Net

600 mins. AnyNet
Texts Unli AnyNet

 

And if you’re planning on getting a device along with the plan, here are the Smart Signature Device plans for you:

Smart Signature Device Plan S M L XL
SRP PHP 999 PHP 1,499 PHP 1,999 PHP 2,999
Data 5GB 10GB 15GB 30GB
Calls Unli On-Net

50 mins. AnyNet

 Unli On-Net

100 mins. AnyNet

 Unli On-Net

150 mins. AnyNet

 Unli On-Net

300 mins. AnyNet
Texts Unli AnyNet Unli AnyNet Unli AnyNet Unli AnyNet

 

Basically, this is a must have upgrade for those existing subscribers and also a great plan for those planning to get one. Just like before, Signature plans will have a commitment period of 6 months while Signature Device plans will have a commitment of 24 months.

In case the data included in the plans for you isn’t enough, you may opt for boosters that lets you add mobile data to your current plan. Here are the data boosters let you can use for your Smart Signature Plan.

Booster

 

 Booster Description Price Validity
Data Booster 199 2GB volume data for all apps and sites PHP 199 30 Days
Data Booster 299 4GB volume data for all apps and sites PHP 299 30 Days
Data Booster 399 6GB volume data for all apps and sites PHP 399 30 Days
Call Booster 199 100 minutes of calls to all mobile networks and PLDT landline PHP 199 30 Days
Call Booster 299 200 minutes of calls to all mobile networks and PLDT landline PHP 299 30 Days
Call Booster 399 300 minutes of calls to all mobile networks and PLDT landline PHP 399 30 Days

So basically that’s it. If you want to know more about the plan, head over to http://smart.com.ph/signature 

ASUS Zenfone 6 Edition 30 Hands-On at Computex 2019

Jam Ancheta
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ASUS Zenfone 6 Edition 30 Hands-On at Computex 2019

The ASUS Zenfone 6 was unveiled a few weeks ago but another new Zenfone 6 variant has been unveiled at Computex 2019 and it’s the ASUS Zenfone 6 Edition 30. Basically, it’s almost the same with the ASUS Zenfone 6 that we know except that we got an upgraded specification inside as we got a higher RAM and internal storage and also, there’s the concentric circle design at the back which is a trademark of most ASUS devices. Interested? Check out our hands-on of the smartphone below.

ASUS Zenfone 6 Edition 30 Specs

  • 6.4-inch Full HD+ IPS display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Octa-Core Processor
  • 12GB RAM
  • 512GB UFS 2.1 expandable via MicroSD
  • 48MP + 13MP 125-degrees ultra wide-angle lens
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • Dual-Sim, LTE
  • USB-C
  • Rear fingerprint scanner
  • 3.5mm audio port
  • Smart key button
  • 5000mAh battery
  • ZenUI 6 based on Android 9 Pie

Realme C2 will be arriving in the Philippines next week

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Realme C2 will be arriving in the Philippines next week

When the Realme 3 Pro was announced a few weeks ago, the company has also announced that the Realme C2 will be available in the PH real soon and last night, Realme Philippines has made it official — the Realme C2 will be arriving in this Philippines this June 8 and it will pack a very affordable specifications.

The Realme C2 wants to win the hearts of the Filipinos again with their budget smartphone that features a sleek and sexy build. Not only that, the smartphone also runs on Helio P22 octa-core processor and a 4000mAh battery inside.

The Realme C2 also features a 13MP+2MP dual rear camera and also a 5MP selfie camera. The smartphone also supports Chroma boost which adds vividness to the shots that you took on the camera app.

The Realme C2 will be available in two variants — 2GB RAM+16GB and 3GB+32GB and they’ll be priced at Php5,490 and Php6,490 respectively. Both smartphone will be available this June 8, 2019 and it can be availed through Home Credit Easy Plan for 9 months with 0 percent interest.

Realme C2 Specs

  • 6.1-inch HD+ Dewdrop Full-Screen display
  • Helio P22 Octa-Core Processor
  • 2GB+16GB/3GB+32GB
  • 13MP f2.2 + 2MP rear camera
  • 5MP front camera
  • WiFi, GPS, A-GPS, Bluetooth
  • Face Unlock
  • ColorOS 6 based on Android 9 Pie
  • 4000mAh battery

Death Stranding will be released in the PH this November 8

Jam Ancheta
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Death Stranding will be released in the PH this November 8

Death Stranding is the first game from the legendary game creator Hideo Kojima after he parted ways with Konami. Kojima is known as the creator of Metal Gear series and also the mind behind Kojima Productions. And now, another masterpiece from Hideo is coming soon and it’s Death Stranding which will be exclusive on the PlayStation 4.

The game has been teased many times and we’re still clueless about the game. However, in their latest teaser, they showed the gameplay of Death Stranding for the first time. According to Hideo Kojima, Death Stranding is a new type of action game in where the goal of the player is to reconnect isolated cities and fragmented society. Actually, we’re still pretty clueless with what Kojima has been sharing.

The mysterious genre of the game made the game more interesting. Not only that, but the game will also feature a lot of famous actors and actresses including Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, and Lea Seydoux.

Death Stranding will be released in the Philippines on November 8, 2019. The SRP of the game is Php2,999 while the special edition will cost you Php3,899.

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