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Limited-edition HONOR X9a 5G Midnight Black officially hits stores on April 20

Launched at the opening of HONOR Philippines’ first-ever experience store at SM Fairview, the HONOR X9a 5G Midnight Black is available starting April 20 in all HONOR stores, kiosks, and partner stores nationwide or online at Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop. “Due to extreme demand even three months after its launch, we are happy to bring in the limited-edition HONOR X9a 5G Midnight Black. This new color addition gives more options to our loyal HONOR fans. Still priced at ₱16,990, this indestructible smartphone will be available in-store and online starting April 20,” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines Vice President. New color, same ultra-tough specs Still sporting a 120Hz Premium OLED Curved Display, the HONOR X9a 5G Midnight Black brings users a large screen of 6.67 inches with an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 93%, guaranteeing an immersive viewing experience for all your favorite content. An ultra-large 5100mAh battery in a compact body awaits you too. So far, the HONOR X

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Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+: New Stars in the Galaxy

The Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Galaxy S23+ are the latest flagship smartphones from the Korean giant Samsung. The two devices come with a host of advanced features and cutting-edge technology. The Samsung Galaxy S23 series phones feature a sleek, modern design with a premium build quality. The devices come with a large, vibrant Flat FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display (6.1 inches for the Galaxy S23 and 6.6 inches for the Galaxy S23+) with a high resolution (2340 × 1080) and a high refresh rate (up to 120Hz) for smooth scrolling and gaming. The phone has slim bezels and a seamless design, making it visually appealing and comfortable to hold. Under the hood, the Galaxy S23 and the Galaxy S23+ are powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy processor coupled with ample 8GB RAM, providing lightning-fast performance and smooth multitasking. The phones run on the latest version of Samsung One UI 5.1 based on Android 13, offering a user-friendly interf

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Huawei inks new pledge to help 120 million people connect to digital world

Huawei has signed a global commitment to join the International Telecommunication Union's Partner2Connect digital alliance, which will bring connectivity to about 120 million people in remote areas in more than 80 countries by 2025. Liang Hua, Chairman of Huawei, announced the decision at the company's 2022 Sustainability Forum, Connectivity+: Innovate for Impact. The forum explored how ICT innovation could unleash the business and social value of connectivity and drive sustainability in the digital economy era. Speakers at the event included senior leaders from the ITU and United Nations. "It is clear connectivity alone is not enough. It must be affordable, the content must be relevant and in the local language, and users must have the skills to make the best use of it," said ITU Deputy Secretary-General Malcolm Johnson. "Thank you to Huawei for their support of the Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition, and for their announced P2C pledges in the key areas of rural connectivity an

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Bea Alonzo invites you to choose OPPO and choose joy this Christmas

It is officially the holiday season! Giving gifts and exchanging cards will certainly be more joyful as face-to-face reunions and celebrations are back in full force. So get ready because OPPO is bringing the holiday cheer with bags full of exciting news, gifts, and more! OPPO is welcoming the holiday season with the big announcement of superstar performer Bea Alonzo as the newest member of the OPPO family. One of the most sought-after and beloved actresses of her generation, Bea debuts this partnership with OPPO by starring in her first TV commercial for the brand featuring the A-Series. The fun and upbeat film is dedicated to performers from all walks of life because there is no greater power than a performance that speaks for itself, brought by a smartphone that is made to perform. With this grand news, Bea shares: “I’m very happy to be joining my new OPPO family and just in time for Christmas, the season for joy and giving! I felt the warm welcome from OPPO from the beginning. It

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realme ranks #1 for 7 straight quarters

The entire realme community is in high spirits with the recent news of the brand topping the local smartphone ranking for seven straight quarters already (based on IDC shipment sell-in reports for Q3 2022)! The celebration doesn’t end there because realme also scored the number 1 spot for Q3 2022 based on Canalys’ report. To top it all off, the recently launched realme 10 (8GB+128GB) achieved sold-out records during the 11.11 mega sale on both Shopee and Lazada. All these milestones and it's only halfway through the month. Back-to-back No. 1 ranking for Q3 2022 Just a few days after the successful launch of the realme 10 in the PH, realme was announced once again as the No. 1 smartphone brand for Q3 2022 according to IDC shipment sell-in reports. With a total market share of 23.4%, this marks realme’s top rank spot for 7 straight quarters already. Raking in a total unit share of 19% across all vendors present, realme also ranked as the No. 1 smartphone brand for Q3 2022 according to

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Polaris Esports, Genius Esports emerge as Asia Pacific Predator League 2022 champions

Championship Sunday was in full swing at the Asia Pacific Predator League 2022 Grand Finals at Link Forest in Tokyo, Japan. With a Filipino team already assured of the win in Dota 2, ArkAngel Predator had to play above expectations to make waves in the PUBG side after a middle-of-the-pack showing in the first two days. In the All-Filipino finals of Dota 2, it was a brawl between Polaris Esports and Execration. A risky Position 4 Leshrac by Marvin “Xavius” Rushton didn’t pay off too much in the early game despite picking up an early Aghanim’s Shard. Jinn “Palos” Lamatao’s Pudge was hitting all the strides in Game 1 in a masterclass performance. In game 2, the Pudge was again the hero, this time in the hands of John “Natsumi” Vargas. Alongside Mc “Lelouch” Villanueva and his Leshrac, Polaris snowballed itself in Game 2 to force a decider. Game 3 promised to be a banger of a long game from the draft alone with Execration picking up Naga Siren while Medusa was the choice for Polaris Esp

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All-new OPPO Band 2: More features, bigger display

The new generation of the OPPO Band is here! The global smart device brand OPPO introduces the all-new OPPO Band 2, which features OPPO’s latest IoT/wearable tech innovations suited to OPPO users’ current lifestyles and needs for only ₱3,999. Now available in Brand Stores and partner dealers, this innovative device aims to help users be #BetterOnEveryMove with its ultra-clear large screen and a two-color strap design, complemented by comprehensive features, such as professional workout modes, sleep tracking, all-day heart rate monitoring, long-lasting battery life, and more. Larger AMOLED screen and a stylish build to fit your style The OPPO Band 2 has a larger AMOLED display compared to its predecessor. With its 1.57-inch ultra-clear large screen, a screen-to-body ratio about 47% higher than its predecessor, and more than 74% larger display area, you can now view more content and make interactions simpler and easier. Its screen brightness also allows up to 500 nits, which ensures a

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Samsung introduces new Galaxy A Series smartphones in PH

Being “awesome” has different meanings to different people and can be interpreted in many ways. For some, this could mean being able to seize opportunities, maximize one’s time and balance multiple responsibilities. Being awesome may also mean engaging in one’s passions, from baking to playing mobile games, or even making art. For others, being awesome can be about the seemingly small wins that matter, like ticking off all the items on one’s to-do list, or staying within budget. There truly is no singular definition of being awesome; it’s how one chooses to live their life the best way one can. And this is why Samsung recently unveiled their latest Galaxy A Series smartphones: Galaxy A13 5G, Galaxy A23 5G, and Galaxy A04s, to enable today’s youth to achieve their awesome, whatever that may be. On September 22, Samsung held a special event to celebrate the launch of its latest Galaxy A Series smartphones, proving once again that awesome is indeed for everyone. Event attendees got to e

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realme gears up for its first-ever Mobile Legends Cup Regional Wars

realme Mobile Legends Cup (RMC) is back once more for an off-season tournament. This time, realme brings the land of dawn to its regional fans as it rolls out a regional scale tournament starting this September 22. Dubbed as the 'the most professional feeling amateur mobile legends cup tournament held by any smartphone brand', RMC continues its legacy by expanding its reach to the regional squad. This also shows that realme, the PH's number 1 smartphone brand for 6 consecutive quarters (based on IDC's Q2 2022 sell-in report), is committed to empower more Filipino gamers and provide them opportunities to hone their skills as well as realize their dreams. The highly anticipated RMC will hold each match on-ground. The series of playoffs will start from Baguio before reaching other regional locations such as Ilocos Norte (September 29), Cebu (October 6), Iloilo (October 13), Davao (October 20), Gensan (October 27), and Batangas (November 10). The last two remaining teams will go head-to-

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realme emerges as top seller during Lazada, TikTok, and Shopee 9.9 sale

realme, the PH’s no. 1 smartphone brand for six consecutive quarters (based on IDC’s Q2 2022 sell-in report), continues to achieve new milestones in the e-commerce scene after ending the 9.9 sale with a successful performance on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok. realme offered up to 75% OFF discounts on selected realme smartphones and TechLife devices during the mega sale. The brand also provided freebies, exclusive offers as well as free shipping promos for consumers to enjoy on the e-commerce platforms. In the smartphones category, realme ranked second on both Lazada and TikTok while ranking third on Shopee. On Lazada, the crowd-favorite realme C35 (4+128) sold out within just 2 minutes during the first day of selling. The realme C35 boasts of its impressive specs and brings in a stylish, modern look to the entry-level category. In the wearables category, realme also ended the sale in fifth rank on both Shopee and Lazada. The biggest player in this key milestone was the recently launche

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