The battery is one of the main things that we are really looking into a smartphone and thankfully, Cherry Mobile got us covered with that with their latest smartphone, the Cherry Mobile Zoom. This smartphone comes with a big 4000mAh battery but not only that, it will also have a pretty good 3GB of RAM and a MediaTek MT6735P processor. So what do I think about it? Check out our unboxing and hands-on below.
I’m actually planning on telling my parents that I’ll be gone for a few years because I’ll be starting my training on becoming the next biggest Pokemon trainer in the world. Yes, one of the most awaited games this year is now out on iOS and Android in some countries, however, it’s not yet available in the Philippines.
So what can we do about it? Well, it’s easy. As long as you’re an Android user, you can now sideload Pokemon GO on your smartphone and you can finally play it without charges.
The game is free but of course, there are still some in-app purchases including Pokeballs, Eggs, and, much more.
If you want to download Pokemon GO, head over to this link.
The ASUS products that was showcased at Computex will be coming in the Philippines very soon. Yes, all of the Zenfone 3 products including the very powerful ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe will be arriving in the country, the Zenbook 3 which is one of the best-looking laptop around, and also the 2-in-1 ASUS Transformer 3 Pro.
And of course, we still don’t have the exact release date of all the devices yet but expect that these devices will be launched in the country these August
We’re in the age of internet in where we consume more content than we have before especially now that we consume more videos on Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram and more. That’s why we, consumers, are asking for more data volume from mobile data offers.
Thankfully, Smart has just improved our digital lifestyle as they introduced their newest data offer, the GigaSurf50, the country’s first 1GB data offer for only P50. Not only that, they’ll be also offering an additional 300MB data that you can use for YouTube, Iflix and more. The GigaSurf50 is valid for 3 days
Not only that, you could also do Pasadata with GigaSurf50 to share your data with others by just simply texting PASADATA <Recipient #> <Amount>MB and send to 808
If you want to register to Giga Surf 50, just text GIGA50 to 9999.
To know more about Giga Surf, head over to smart.com.ph/pages/gigasurf
OPPO has just announced the availability of their newest smartphone here in the country and it’s the OPPO A37. It’s the latest smartphone from OPPO with a unibody design and as expected, it will have a focus on a beautiful camera especially for selfies.
The OPPO A37 has a 1/4-inch sensor with a 5 MP BSI+ camera on the front which makes the smartphone great for selfies. Why? because it has the largest pixel size in its price segment. Also, it has some features that help you shoot the perfect selfies including screen flash, palm shutter, and voice shutter.
One of the advantages of this smartphone is having a triple-slot card tray which means that you don’t have to sacrifice a sim card tray for a MicroSD card. Also, OPPO claims that the smartphone could last up to 13 hours and 45 minutes of heavy use.
The OPPO A37 is now available for P8,990.
Acer Philippines its Predator gaming series last week and we were one of the few lucky people to try out their Predator line of devices. The Predator lineup of Acer is compose of different devices including a laptop, desktop, projector and a tablet.
If you are looking for something bigger than a monitor then you’re probably looking for a projector and yes, Acer got you covered with their Acer Predator Z650 Projector. It can project a large 100-inch display in a short distance and it can also display a Full HD resolution with 20,000:1 contrast ratio, 2,000 lumens and 3,000 hour lamp life Also, this is great for movies because this one has a 10W speakers with DTS sound. But of course, the Predator projector is expensive at P78,990.
However, if you prefer a monitor then better look at the world’s first 34-inch curved gaming monitor with QHD resolution. Since the Predator X34 Monitor is made for gaming, this one comes with Nvidia G-SYNC which gives a flawless and enjoyable gaming experience and a thin bezels. This one also comes with two 7w speakers with DTS sound and a 100Hz refresh rate. The Predator X34 monitor is priced at P64,980.
But of course, your Predator projector or monitor won’t be complete without a powerful gaming PC. Acer has also launched the Predator G3 Desktop. Compared to most desktops, this one is smaller but of course, the Predator G3 is still powerful. It has a 6th-Gen Intel Core CPU which is up to Core i7-6700, up to 64GB DDR4 RAM, Nvidia GTX970 GPUP, 1TB HDD and of course, it will come with Acer exclusive features such as IceTunnel, SoundBlaster. This one actually is priced competitively at P59,999.
This is probably the best product they’ve introduced in the event, the Acer Predator 15. It’s a gaming laptop with 15.6-inch display Full HD display, 6th Gen Intel Core i7 Processor, 16GB DDR4 RAM, and a 1TB HDD. And right now, Acer Philippines is having a promo for this laptop as they’re offering a price of P69,999 for the first 100 buyers.
Actually, We got a chance to play my favorite game, Overwatch, on the Acer Predator 15. The laptop was fun to use and you could immediately feel the gaming soul of the laptopand how powerful the laptop is.
Toshiba and Tricom Dynamics Inc have just launched their newest e-STUDIO series of MFPS or multifunction printers. The MFP lineup includes two colour MFP series and one monochrome series and all of them feature a modern sophisticated black colour.
These new MFPs from Toshiba are more advanced and it comes with a new software and hardware that can help you have a flawless workflow. There’s also a 9-inch tablet-style UI in the tablet and yes, there’s an Intel processor inside that’s why it’s smarter, fast and better.
Thanks to its Intel Atom processor inside, you could multitasking and handle complex tasks such as OCR applications. There are also third-party applications too that let you connect to the cloud that enables users to work anywhere.
Toshiba’s e-STUDIO models also feature a more durable engine to optimize its power and resources for your businesses
The new Toshiba colour product portfolio includes:
While Toshiba’s monochrome line are:
If you want to know more about Toshiba MFPs, head over to www.tricom.com.ph
Plantronics have just released their newest line-up of headphones in the country and they’re ranging from business-focused models up to gaming RIG line of headphones and of course, those fitness lovers aren’t left out as there is Plantronics audio line for them too.
For business-minded individuals, there’s the Voyager line and their current best offering – the Voyager 5200 Bluetooth headset, is perfect for communicating in calls whether you’re working, typing on your desk, or even walking to your workplace. It’s a Bluetooth headset that has voice commands , and it is splash and sweat-proof.
For those who are looking for a high-resolution audio that you can use for travelling or for casual stuff then you might want to go to the new BackBeat GO 3. It features a high-resolution audio and also a sweat-proof protection thanks to its P2i nano-coating technology. The BackBeat Go 3 also comes with a charging case with 13 extra hours of listening.
However for gamers, you should check out their RIG gaming headsets. Of course, these headsets are aimed for the games which deliver an extraordinary comfort despite hours of use and it is also endorsed by ESL, the largest e-sports company in the world. The RIG 500 series headsets come with sound-isolating ear cups, a digital adapter with Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound, a 24-bit audio support and exceptional microphones.
The Voyager 5200 is available for P5,599 while the BackBeat GO 3 is available for P4,699, and P6,099 with the charge case.
For gamers, the RIG 500 series comes in three variants — RIG 500, RIG 500HD, and RIG 500E and they are priced at P2,795, P3,695, and P6,995 respectively.
Are you one of those people who wants to enjoy Uber but doesn’t have a credit card? Well, you don’t have to worry about that anymore because you can now use PayMaya for Uber.
In case you didn’t know, PayMaya is a free mobile app that you can download on Google Play and App store and it lets you have a virtual Visa account that you can use for digital transactions. PayMaya also comes in a physical prepaid card in which you can use for brick-and-mortar stores and also as a beep card for LRT and MRT.
From June 10 to July 10, You can use your PayMaya card on Uber to get a 50% off on your first ride by just using the PAYMAYAxUBER promo code. This promo will be valid for Black Car and UberX rides with at least Php300 in their account.
Loading up your PayMaya account is actually easy. There are over 15,000 PayMaya reloading stations nationwide which includes SM Malls Business Centers, Robinsons Malls Business Centers, Bayad Centers, 7-Eleven stores with Cliqq kiosks, TouchPay Kiosks, BDO Online banking, and Smart Padala Centers.
Actually, you can also use PayMaya for Steam to buy your favorite games that are now on sale (Yes! It’s Steam Summer Sale!)
To know more about PayMaya, head over to www.paymaya.com.
Tomorrow will be the inauguration Rodrigo Duterte as the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines and thankfully, Voyager Innovations will be streaming the inauguration to your mobile and for Smart, TNT and Sun subscribers, they’ll be able to watch the inauguration for free by using freenet.
Subscribers only have to download the freenet mobile app on the Google Play Store or the SafeZone App from the Apple App Store and then you can now view the mobile livestream of Duterte’s inauguration on June 30 for free.
freenet mobile app was previously called SafeZone and there are 70 brands and enterprises that are already using the freenet platform to allow the users to access their apps and websites for free.
