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ASUS ROG Phone Launches in the PH

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ASUS ROG Phone Launches in the PH

ASUS Philippines has finally launched the ROG Phone in the Philippines. We’re not the first country to have this smartphone in the market but it is definitely one of the few gaming smartphones available in the Philippines right now and at ESGS, the company has decided to launch the gaming smartphone.

The ASUS ROG Phone comes with a lot of accessories that lets you have an advantage over other smartphone gamers. There are many accessories made for the smartphone and I’m pretty sure that mobile gamers would love to have this on their smartphones.

The first one is the TwinView dock which basically lets you have two displays. With this accessory, you can run two applications at the same time and it’s actually a great accessory for streamers who wants to stream mobile games and also check out their Twitch stream.

The smartphone also comes with an AeroActive cooler that can be mounted on the smartphone for a better cooling. Thankfully, this one comes with the box so you can have a better and cooler experience when you’re playing games on the smartphone.

There’s the mobile desktop dock too in where you can have a PC-Style setup in where you can plug in a mouse and keyboard, HDMI, and Display port with 4k@60Hz support. This is a big advantage especially for those people who are playing FPS games.

And then there’s the Gamevice controller and the ASUS WiGig Display dock that lets you have a Nintendo Switch-like console experience. You can have the physical gaming controls and also a low-latency wireless display connectivity to the WiGig dock.

Inside the ASUS ROG Phone is a powerful Snapdragon 845 processor paired with 8GB of RAM. In the Philippines, the smartphone will come in two variants – 128GB and 512GB.

The price? It’s really competitive for its hardware. You may now be able to pre-order an ASUS ROG Phone 8GB/128GB and 8GB/512GB variants for Php49,995 and Php61,995 respectively. And here are the prices for its accessories

  • TwinView Dock Station – Php16,995
  • ASUS WiGig Dock – Php13,995
  • Mobile Desktop Dock – Php9,995
  • GAMEVICE Controller – Php4,995
  • Professional Dock – Php4,495
  • ROG Suitcase – Php16,995

Huawei announces pre-order for the Huawei Mate 20 series

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Huawei announces pre-order for the Huawei Mate 20 series

Are you planning to buy a brand new flagship smartphone before Christmas comes? Well, you may now able to pre-order the all-new and powerful Huawei Mate 20 series which are the Huawei Mate 20 and the Mate 20 Pro. The smartphones introduced a lot of new features including the powerful Kirin 980 chipset and also a more powerful camera inside.

Huawei Mate 20 Specs

  • 6.53-inch Full HD+ IPS RGBW display with 18.7:9 display aspect ratio
  • Kirin 980 Octa-Core Processor
  • 4GB/6GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage expandable via Nano Memory card
  • Triple Rear Camera Lens:
    • 16MP f/2.2 ultra wide-angle camera
    • 23MP f/1.8 wide-angle lens
    • 8MP f/2.4 telephoto camera
      • Master AI, 3x Optical Zoom, 5x Hybrid Zoom
  • 24MP Front camera
  • Dual SIM
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • Fingerprint Scanner
  • Face Unlock
  • IP53 rating
  • 4000mAh battery with fast charging
  • Android 9 Pie with EMUI 9

Huawei Mate 20 Pro Specs

  • 6.39-inch 2K IPS OLED display with 18.7:9 display aspect ratio
  • Kirin 980 Octa-Core Processor
  • 6GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage expandable via Nano Memory card
  • Triple Rear Camera Lens:
    • 16MP f/2.2 ultra wide-angle camera
    • 23MP f/1.8 wide-angle lens
    • 8MP f/2.4 telephoto camera
      • Master AI, 3x Optical Zoom, 5x Hybrid Zoom
  • 24MP Front camera
    • 3D Depth sensing, 3D Face Unlock
  • Dual SIM
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • In-Display Fingerprint scanner
  • Face Unlock
  • IP68 rating
  • 4200mAh battery with 40W fast charging
  • Android 9 Pie with EMUI 9

The Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro is also priced competitively as the Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are priced at Php40,990 and Php49,990 respectively.

For those who will pre-order the smartphone, they can get the Huawei Mate 20 with free Huawei TalkBand B3 Lite & Huawei Outdoor Speaker that is worth Php7,980 while the Huawei Mate 20 Pro will come with a free Huawei Talkband B3 Lite & a Huawei Wireless Charger worth Php8,980

 

iPhone Xs and Xs Max now available at Beyond The Box

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iPhone Xs and Xs Max now available at Beyond The Box

Finally, the all-new iPhone Xs and Xs Max are here and we spent a few hours to line up for the all-new iPhone XS and XS Max at the Beyond The Box Store in Uptown mall. The iPhone XS and XS Max are the most powerful iPhone ever and in the case of iPhone XS Max, it’s the biggest iPhone ever.

Both iPhones are powered by the latest A12 Bionic Processor and it now features a better camera with the ability to adjust the bokeh of the shots on using the smartphone and also a better quality.

The iPhone XS and XS Max are available in the following variants and prices:
iPhone XS:

  • 64GB – Php69,990
  • 256GB – Php79,990
  • 512GB – Php93,490

iPhone XS Max:

  • 64GB – Php76,990
  • 256GB – Php86,990
  • 512GB – Php99,990

Vivo V11i Fairy Pink Now Available in the PH

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Vivo V11i Fairy Pink Now Available in the PH

Gradient colors are very popular on smartphones these days but how about feminine colors? Well, Vivo got one for you as they announced the availability of the Vivo V11i Fairy Pink in the Philippines. it still has the same specifications of the regular Vivo V11i but this time, it sports a different Fairy pink color.

This is a limited-edition color and it’s an addition to the family of Vivo V11 series which is available in Starry Night and Nebula colors. This color adds beauty, charm, and tenderness to the family

Vivo V11i Specs

  • 6.3-inch FHD+ LTPS Halo FullView Display
  • MediaTek Helio P60 Octa-Core Processor
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD
  • 16MP+5MP Dual Rear Camera
  • 25MP Front Camera
  • Dual SIM, LTE
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
  • Fingerprint Scanner
  • Night Sky, Nebula
  • Android 8.1 Oreo with FunTouch OS 4.5

It is available at Shopee and at participating Vivo Concept stores and kiosks nationwide for Php15,999.

OPPO R17 Pro Launching in the PH this November 7

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OPPO R17 Pro Launching in the PH this November 7

Surprisingly, OPPO isn’t stopping on releasing their smartphone in the country this year as OPPO will launch their next mid-range smartphone in the country, the OPPO R17 Pro. What’s so interesting about the smartphone is that the OPPO R17 Pro will be available in the Philippines next month and yes, OPPO has already announced that the launch date of the smartphone.

The OPPO R17 Pro is not only powerful thanks to its Snapdragon 710 chipset inside but also thanks to its smart aperture camera with a triple camera lens that adjusts to f/1.5 or f/2.4 depending on the environment. It also comes with OIS and TOF 3D sensing which is a depth-sensing camera for better portrait shots.

The front camera offers a 25MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture and of course, there’s the AI Ultra-clear engine that helps you in improving the quality of shots.

There’s an under-display fingerprint scanner too which is really cool. There’s Super VOOC charging too with 2*1850mAh bi-cell design that promises 40% charge in just 10 minutes of charging.

OPPO R17 Pro Specs

  • 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED On-cell display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 Octa-Core Processor
  • 6GB/8GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • 12MP (f1.5/f2.4) + 20MP (f/2.6) + TOF Rear Camera
  • 25-megapixel front camera
  • LTE
  • Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
  • 2x1850mAh Battery
  • ColorOS 5.2, based on Android 8.1

The OPPO R17 Pro will launch in the Philippines this November 7 and I actually can’t wait for it as the mid-range segment is about to get hotter!

 

NOW Telecom launches 4G LTE for homes and businesses

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NOW Telecom launches 4G LTE for homes and businesses

The telco competition in the country is getting hotter as NOW Telecom has just launched their 4G LTE service for businesses and homes. Yep, they’ll be offering NOW LTE Business and NOW LTE Home soon which are the company’s LTE Fixed Wireless Services.

They’ll be offering pocket WiFi, outdoor antenna, and indoor router to deliver a broadband connection to businesses and homes. NOW LTE is powered by Telrad networks which is an Israeli-based global provider of LTE telecom solutions to more than 300 4GB deployments in 100 countries. NOW Telco surprisingly offers a 24×7 connection with no data cap.

NOW Telco will be utilizing the prefix number: 0979 and customers will have two options to use their LTE service. The first option is to install an outdoor antenna that has a line of sight to an existing base station owned and operated by NOW Telecom while the second option is to have an indoor router or a pocket WiFi to establish an LTE internet connection.

The service will be available starting early November and it will roll out early November and it will roll out in Makati, Manila, Pasay, Pasig, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Quezon City, and BGC while the company is targeting to start their service in Cebu and Davao this fourth quarter of 2018.

Source: iPhone XR Launching in the PH next month

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Source: iPhone XR Launching in the PH next month

The iPhone XS and XS Max will be available in the Philippines this October 26 and the pre-order for the smartphone has started a few days ago but the iPhone XR’s availability remains unknown but we already know the prices of these iPhones in the Philippines.

The iPhone XR is the more affordable brother of the iPhone XS series. The iPhone XR features a single rear camera and yet it features a portrait mode and then there’s the A12 Bionic processor which is the same CPU powering the iPhone XS. It also comes in different colors and then there’s the LCD Liquid Retina display instead of the OLED display of the iPhone XS series.

The iPhone XR comes in 64GB, 128GB, & 256GB and it is priced at Php50,990, Php53,990, and Php60,490 respectively. These iPhones will also be available in white, black, blue, yellow, coral, and red.

And according to our source, the iPhone XR will be available in the Philippines this November 16. Yep, you’ll now be able to purchase the more affordable iPhone on that day at Apple resellers nationwide.

Xiaomi Black Shark Helo Unveiled: Gaming smartphone with 10GB of RAM

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Xiaomi Black Shark Helo Unveiled: Gaming smartphone with 10GB of RAM

Do you think that the 8GB of RAM on a smartphone is already outrageous? Well, take a look at Xiaomi’s newest gaming smartphone, the Xiaomi Black Shark Helo. The smartphone comes with a large 10GB of RAM and an all-new design.  

The Black Shark Helo comes with a 6-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution, however, the refresh rate stays at 60Hz which is a bummer and then there’s the RGB LED lighting at the back and a cool side strips.

It will also come with a vapor chamber for cooling and also front facing stereo speakers. There’s the Gamer Studio app too that lets you tweak the CPU and other things about the smartphone. The camera? we got a 12MP+20MP rear camera and also a 20MP front facing camera.

The best part about this gaming smartphone? You can now use two controllers on each side of the smartphone which is perfect for gaming

Xiaomi Black Shark Helo Specs

  • 6.01-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Processor
  • 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB, 10GB/256GB
  • 12MP+20MP rear camera
  • 20MP front camera
  • WiFi,Bluetooth,GPS,A-GPS
  • LTE
  • Vapor Chamber cooling
  • Gamer Studio App
  • 4000mAh Battery
  • Android 8.1 Oreo

The Xiaomi Black Shark Helo is priced as follows:

  • Xiaomi Black Shark Helo 6GB/128GB – CNY3199 (Php24,802~)
  • Xiaomi Black Shark Helo 8GB/128GB – CNY3499 (Php27,129~)

The gaming smartphone will be available this November 10 in China but unfortunately, there’s no price and availability yet for the 10GB variant.

Huawei Mate 20 Series Arriving in the Philippines this week

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Huawei Mate 20 Series Arriving in the Philippines this week

Huawei Philippines has just announced that their next flagship smartphone that was just announced a week ago is finally coming to the Philippines this week.  The Huawei Mate 20 series was launched in London and it features beastly specifications including a triple lens camera that has now a wide-angle lens camera.

Aside from that, the smartphone is the first one to sport a Kirin 980 chipset which is the most powerful offering from the brand. And now, Huawei Philippines just made a teaser in their Facebook page that the smartphone will be arriving in a this Friday, October 26, 2018. Well, I’m really excited for the Huawei Mate 20 Pro.

Huawei Mate 20 Specs

  • 6.53-inch Full HD+ IPS RGBW display with 18.7:9 display aspect ratio
  • Kirin 980 Octa-Core Processor
  • 4GB/6GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage expandable via Nano Memory card
  • Triple Rear Camera Lens:
    • 16MP f/2.2 ultra wide-angle camera
    • 23MP f/1.8 wide-angle lens
    • 8MP f/2.4 telephoto camera
      • Master AI, 3x Optical Zoom, 5x Hybrid Zoom
  • 24MP Front camera
  • Dual SIM
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • Fingerprint Scanner
  • Face Unlock
  • IP53 rating
  • 4000mAh battery with fast charging
  • Android 9 Pie with EMUI 9

Huawei Mate 20 Pro Specs

  • 6.39-inch 2K IPS OLED display with 18.7:9 display aspect ratio
  • Kirin 980 Octa-Core Processor
  • 6GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage expandable via Nano Memory card
  • Triple Rear Camera Lens:
    • 16MP f/2.2 ultra wide-angle camera
    • 23MP f/1.8 wide-angle lens
    • 8MP f/2.4 telephoto camera
      • Master AI, 3x Optical Zoom, 5x Hybrid Zoom
  • 24MP Front camera
    • 3D Depth sensing, 3D Face Unlock
  • Dual SIM
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • In-Display Fingerprint scanner
  • Face Unlock
  • IP68 rating
  • 4200mAh battery with 40W fast charging
  • Android 9 Pie with EMUI 9

Vivo Y81i Quietly Launched in the PH

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Vivo Y81i Quietly Launched in the PH

One of the newest smartphones to arrive in the country is the Vivo Y81i. It’s the newest mid-range smartphone from the company and it’s similar to the Vivo Y81 except that the smartphone now sports a slower processor. But of course, we’re still getting some of the features that we liked on the Vivo Y81 including the notched display and also a camera made for selfies.

 

Vivo Y81i Specs

  • 6.22-inch FullView HD+ 19:9 Display Aspect Ratio
  • MediaTek MT6761 Processor
  • 2GB of RAM
  • 16GB of Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD
  • 13-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash
  • 5-megapixel front camera with Face Unlock and AI beautification
  • Dual SIM
  • LTE
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • FunTouch OS on Android 8.1 Oreo
  • 3260mAh Battery

The Vivo Y81i is another affordable smartphone from the company and it is priced at Php7,999.

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