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ASUS Philippines announces ROG Masters 2016 Philippine Qualifiers

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Do you think that DOTA 2 is life or CS:GO is the only way to go? Well then, here’s your chance to be the next biggest star in the gaming world as ASUS Republic of Gamers has announce that the ROG Masters 2016 Philippine Qualifiers is now open for registrations for both DOTA 2 and CS:GO.

 

Starting Augus 30 until September 9, interested individuals and participants in the Philippines may now register their teams through the official ROG Masters Philippine qualifiers microsite which can be found here: http://rog-masters.ph. CS:GO and DOTA 2 team will battle a series of local qualifiers for a spot in the ROG masters grand finals that will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 12 to November 13.

 

The prize? a grand prize amounting to $200,000 for the championship and Php 115,000 for the local qualifiers Actually, the ASUS ROG Masters is considered as one of Asia’s largest eSports tournament.

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There will be on-ground and online qualifiers for those qualified top teams will then proceed to the local LAN finals which will happen in Metro Manila on September 17 to 18. The top 2 teams from the Philippine qualifiers on both DOTA 2 and CS:GO will get a slot in the quarter finals along with other Asia qualifiers.

 

The gaming scene is definitely getting bigger and better. This year, Manila was able to experience ESL One and also the Manila Majors. So if you’re interested in joining the ROG Masters, head over to http://rog-masters.ph

Huawei Unveils Nova and Nova Plus at IFA 2016

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Huawei has unveiled a new line of smartphones at IFA 2016 and it set to compete in the mid-range market and these smartphones are the Huawei Nova and Huawei Nova Plus. Both smartphones pack a premium design and yet, it won’t really drain your wallet. The Huawei Nova is a 5-inch smartphone that resembles the Nexus 6p while the Nova Plus is a 5.5-inch smartphone which is just a rebadged of the Huawei G9 Plus.

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Huawei Nova Specs

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Processor
  • 5.0-inch IPS Full HD Display, 1920×1080
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD
  • 12-megapixel rear camera
  • 8-megapixel front camera
  • LTE
  • WiFi,Bluetooth,GPS,A-GPS
  • Fingerprint Sensor
  • 3020mAh
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow with EMUI 4.1

 

Huawei Nova Plus Specs

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Processor
  • 5.5-inch IPS Full HD Display, 1920×1080
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD
  • 16-megapixel rear camera with OIS
  • 8-megapixel front camera
  • LTE
  • WiFi,Bluetooth,GPS,A-GPS
  • 3340mAh
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow with EMUI 4.1

 

I think it’s a good move that Huawei have released a mid-range smartphone like this. Both smartphones look like a premium smartphone and the hardware inside wasn’t disappointing.

 

The Huawei Nova and Nova Plus is pegged at €399 (Php 20,752) and €429 (Php 22,313) respectively.

 

Source: Android Central

Samsung issues global recall of the Galaxy Note 7

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If you’re planning on buying a Samsung Galaxy Note7 then you better wait as Samsung halts the sale of their best flagship smartphone to date. Samsung has just announced its global recall for the Galaxy Note7 which was reported for exploding while being charged.

 

So far, there have been 35 cases worldwide that were confirmed by Samsung during their investigation. Samsung has suspended the sales of this smartphone and they’ll be replacing all Galaxy Note7 with a new one in the coming weeks.

 

Here’s the statement of Samsung Global below:

Samsung is committed to producing the highest quality products and we take every incident report from our valued customers very seriously. In response to recently reported cases of the new Galaxy Note7, we conducted a thorough investigation and found a battery cell issue.

“To date (as of September 1) there have been 35 cases that have been reported globally and we are currently conducting a thorough inspection with our suppliers to identify possible affected batteries in the market. However, because our customers’ safety is an absolute priority at Samsung, we have stopped sales of the Galaxy Note7.

“For customers who already have Galaxy Note7 devices, we will voluntarily replace their current device with a new one over the coming weeks. We will provide further details on the process and timing of replacement as soon as possible.

“We acknowledge the inconvenience this may cause in the market but this is to ensure that Samsung continues to deliver the highest quality products to our customers. We are working closely with our partners to ensure the replacement experience is as convenient and efficient as possible.

 

Actually, this is a brave move from Samsung. This move proves Samsung is really serious with their products and they are really committed to their customers. Will this cost them millions? Sure, but they sure brought my trust in the brand and if ever I’ll buy a smartphone and I’m really serious about its quality, Samsung would be one on the top of my list.

Acer Predator 21x Unveiled: A monster Gaming laptop

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At IFA 2016, Acer has unleashed a beast and it’s the Predator 21 X. This is the world’s first curved display laptop and it will also have a Cherry MX Mechanical Keyboard. Not only that, that curved display? It’s actually 21-inches and there will be Dual GTX 1080M SLI inside.
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I know, this is a gaming monster and it ever comes out locally, I’m pretty sure that this can’t be afforded by many and I’m sure that this one is a monster.
Acer Predator 21 X Specs
  • 7th Generation Kaby Lake Intel Core processor
  • 21-inch curved IPS Display, 2560×1080 with Nvidia G-Sync
  • Dual Nvidia Geforce GTX 1080M SLI
  • Cherry MX Mechanical Keyboard

 

The Acer Predator 21 X won’t be available till next year so yeah, you can still save up for this baby.
Source: Engadget

Acer Swift 7: The World’s thinnest laptop

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Acer Swift 7: The World’s thinnest laptop

IFA 2016 has already started in Berlin and Acer has just announced the thinnest notebook in the world right now and that is the  Acer Swift 7. This is a Windows 10 laptop and despite its thin 0.39-inch profile, the Acer Swift 7 managed to have a 7th generation Intel Core i5 processor beating HP’s Spectre and the Apple Macbook.

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Acer Swift 7 Specs

  • 13.3-inch Full HD IPS display
  • 7th Generation Kaby Lake Intel Core i5 Processor
  • 8GB of RAM
  • 256GB SSD
  • 2x USB-C 3.1 Ports
  • 0.39-inch thickness
  • 1.1kg
  • Windows 10

 

The Acer Swift 7 is even thinner than the HP Spectre, ASUS Zenbook 3, and the Apple Macbook but this one has a bigger 13.3-inch display. Well, I’m quite interested in this one as the Acer Swift 7 packs a very thin profile and yet, it managed to have an Intel Core i5 processor and 2x USB-C ports, something that others must take note of.

 

The Acer Swift 7 has an SRP of $999. No word regarding local availability

 

Source: The Verge

iPhone 7 to be revealed on September 7

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Apple has just sent out its invites for their next event and of course, it is expected that we get to see the next iPhones. Yes, these are the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Who knows? We might also see an iPhone 7 Pro!

 

The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus have already been leaked for a few weeks and we expect that these smartphone would be missing a 3.5mm headphone jack in favor of the lightning connector and we might also see a new color on the iPhones — a blue one.

 

Well, we don’t have too much information regarding the new iPhones but expect them on September 7 in the US (September 8 Philippine time)

 

Source: Cult of Mac

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro S Spotted, now available for P55,990

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I’m a big fan of 2-in-1 devices especially the Microsoft Surface Pro series and whenever I see one, I always look at it and take a short hands-on of it and recently, I was surprised that the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro S is now available in the Philippines. This is a Windows 10 tablet that packs an Intel Core M3 processor, 4GB of RAM, and a vivid Super AMOLED display. This tablet aims to compete against the iPad Pro and the Surface Pro which are very popular tablets as they can replace laptops because of their processing power.

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro S Specs

  • 12-inch 2160×1440 Full HD Plus Super AMOLED Display
  • 2.2GHz Intel Core M3 Dual-Core Processor
  • 128GB SSD
  • 4GB RAM
  • 5-megapixel front camera
  • 5-megapixel rear camera
  • LTE
  • WiFi
  • USB 3.1 Type-C
  • Bluetooth
  • NFC
  • GPS + GLONASS
  • 5200mAh Battery
  • Windows 10 Pro

 

I played with the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro S for a while and I’m quite impressed with its design. Why? Because for a Windows 10 PC with a Core M3 processor, this one is very thin and light. The build is solid too but it doesn’t come with a kickstand like the Surface Pro.14152155_10208530224065749_971771634_o

The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro S relies on the keyboard cover for its stand and there are only a few available angles for the stand. Speaking of the keyboard cover, the keys aren’t isolated which will  be harder and will take some time to get used to and then there’s a small touchpad in the keyboard cover too.

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Again, the 2-in-1 tablet is really thin and light and it only comes with a single USB Type-C port but thankfully, the Multi-port adapter is already included in the box so you won’t have a problem connecting your tablet to USB Type-A and also to HDMI.

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The price of the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro S is P55,990 but I guess it’s worth it considering that you get a Super AMOLED display on this one and also a thin and light design. Not only that, the tablet comes with LTE too and a multi-port adapter. This 2-in-1 device is exclusively available in Samsung Experience Stores and other stores.

BPI Clients’ ATM & Online Banking to be cut if client’s info not updated by Sept. 30

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BPI Clients’ ATM & Online Banking to be cut if client’s info not updated by Sept. 30

BPI has just made its clients really angry earlier today by announcing that they should update their information on or before August 31 or else, they’ll be cutting their access to their online banking and ATM for these non-compliant clients. I also called the BPI hotline earlier today to confirm this because I was really furious that BPI only gave us a few days for us to comply with their requirements.

 

But thankfully, BPI has changed its mind according to an interview by Rappler to BPI communications head Tricia Quiambao. In their phone interview with Rappler, BPI communications head Tricia Quiambao had clarified that the deadline should be the end of September, not August.

 

Clients should fill out the customer information sheet and FATCA (foreign account tax compliance act) form and then submit it to your branch of account. This move is required by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Circular 706 which requires clients to update the financial institutions’ customer information records.

 

Source: Rappler

Blackberry DTEK50 now available at Widget City

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If you’re still a fan of Blackberry and you’re worried of your smartphone’s security then you might want to take a look at the Blackberry DTEK50, it’s the latest smartphone from the company and it’s also another take of the company to the most popular mobile OS. So what can we expect from this smartphone?

 

Well, it doesn’t have the power and the QWERTY keyboard of the PRIV but it still does its job well and of course, it still have the security that you’ve been clamoring on Blackberry smartphones. Again, this isn’t the most powerful Blackberry smartphone that you can get but it does have a Snapdragon 617 and 3GB of RAM

 

Blackberry DTEK50 Specs

  • 5.2-inch Full HD Display
  • 1.5GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor
  • 3GB RAM
  • 16GB Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD up to 2TB
  • 13-megapixel rear camera with PDAF
  • 8-megapixel front wide angle camera
  • LTE
  • GPS, A-GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
  • 2610mAh Battery
  • Android 6.0 with Blackberry software

 

Surprisingly, Widget City is selling the Blackberry DTEK50 at an affordable price of P13,500. I know, some people might disagree with that this is affordable but hey, for a Blackberry smartphone, this price is actually surprising.

 

Check out the Blackberry DTEK50 at Widget City here: http://www.widgetcity.com.ph/product/blackberry-dtek50/

OPPO F1s sold out in just three days!

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OPPO F1s sold out in just three days!

Recently, OPPO has launched their newest smartphone that also has a focus on selfies too, the OPPO F1s. It has debuted last August 19 and in just three days, the smartphone is already sold out across the country. The OPPO F1s is positioned to replace the successful OPPO F1 and just like its smartphone brothers, the OPPO F1s has a focus on its selfie camera.
Oppo F1s Specs

  • 5.5-inch HD IPS LCD Display
  • 1.5 GHz Mediatek MT6750 Octa-core Processor
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32 GB of expandable up to 256GB
  • 13-megapixel rear camera, PDAF, LED flash, f/2.2
  • 16-megapixel front camera, f/2.0
  • Dual SIM
  • LTE
  • WiFi, Bluetooth v4.0, A-GPS
  • Fingerprint Scanner
  • 3075mAh Battery
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop with Color OS 3.0

 

Its main feature is the 16-megapixel front camera with a 1/3.1-inch sensor with f/2.0 aperture which makes your selfies brighter compared to other selfie cams. There are also other features that come with the OPPO F1s such as the Auto Mode Screen Flash and filters.

 

The smartphone is attractive not only due to its camera but also due to its hardware and design. It has a Mediatek CPU and also a 3GB of RAM which is more than enough to many.  Also, this one packs a fingerprint sensor.

 

The OPPO F1s is also available at zero percent interest for six months with financial service provider Home Credit which probably helped sold those 19,000 units of OPPO F1s in just three days.

 

The OPPO F1s SRP is P12,990

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