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Globe, property giants, lawmaker partner for built-in broadband to future-proof homes

Leading digital solutions group Globe, several of the country’s major builders and a lawmaker championing wider ICT access are pushing for greater adoption of built-in connectivity in developments across the country. These stakeholders are saying in one voice that internet access should be a basic provision like water and power. At Globe’s RISE to the Next Level event last Monday, July 11, top executives from Globe and property developers ASEANA Holdings Inc., Cebu Landmasters Inc., Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC), and the Victor Consunji Development Corp. (VCDC), talked about their shared goal of providing internet-ready homes for the customers’ benefit and aligned to the digital age. Isabela 6th District Representative Faustino “Inno” A. Dy V, meanwhile, cited how equitable connectivity is a shared responsibility between government and the private sector, as he vowed to push passage of the bill allowing telcos to build infrastructure in private developments to enable further expan

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Huawei officially introduces Huawei Mate Xs 2 and Huawei Watch D

The search for the perfect mate, and the new must-have smartwatch is over as HUAWEI Philippines opens pre-orders for the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2, and the first sale for the HUAWEI Watch D, starting from July 1-14, 2022. With the new HUAWEI Mate Xs 2, Huawei returns to its roots to deliver an outward-folding handset, which is the thinnest, lightest, and most durable flagship foldable device on the market. It boasts of a new design and engineering as it introduces a new generation wing design, and a proprietary hinge technology that brings a reimagined and revolutionary flagship experience. Additionally, the world’s thinnest, lightest, and most reliable flagship foldable phone is composed of a new Fiberglass design for a beautiful look and refined texture that is soft to the touch. It also comes in a metal middle frame and leather pattern to bring out a younger look and style, and its warm color tones give a sense of weightlessness, simplicity, delicacy, and fashion. Unfolding immersive expe

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Huawei introduces thinnest FullView smart band and all-around high quality FreeBuds

Huawei has announced the Huawei Band 7, the company's thinnest smart band to date packed with a large display and comprehensive health monitoring features. As the latest smart band is only 9.99mm in thickness and 16g in weight (with strap), users can barely feel the device when they are wearing it for sleep, work, or exercise. It is a dedicated companion, designed to create a 24/7 exercise and health improvement experience, to help users discover new ways to live a healthy and active lifestyle. The new generation Huawei Band 7 features 1.47-inch FullView display with ultra-slim bezels, achieving the ultimate wearing experience and is equipped with AMOLED color display with a screen-to-body ratio of 64.88% and 194 x 368 resolution. The Huawei Band 7 features an ultra-narrow bezel for an extreme field of view, 2.5D high quality curved glass display, and a screen-to-body ratio of 64.88% which makes the whole screen look fuller, bringing a more impressive and high-definition visual experi

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French mobile tech brand WIKO enters the Philippine market

WIKO, an international mobile brand original to Marseille, France, continues to gear towards global expansion. Set off by its success in the European scale which dates back to 2011, it rapidly expanded its reach and visibility in above 30 countries worldwide. Now it proudly enters the Philippine market with two smartphones up its sleeves, the WIKO T10 and WIKO T50. PH welcomes WIKO's French aesthetics From the sky-high districts of France to other parts of Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia, WIKO has finally landed and is set to ignite the Philippine tech sphere. “The significant number of mobile phone users in the Philippines inspired this venture and the potential of WIKO is evident in a market with such demand,” says Mr. Whisky Wang, President for Asia-Pacific Region, WIKO. “The goal is to give value especially to the younger generations and, same as with any other countries where we are present, to be a key player in the mobile phone industry,” he further adds. WIKO is known

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Samsung Galaxy M23 5G: M for millennials

Samsung has timely offerings this summer for people looking for exceptional yet more affordable smartphones than its high-end model lineup, which is currently top-billed by the Galaxy Z, the Galaxy S, and the Galaxy Note series. Hailing from Samsung's midrange line, the Galaxy M23 5G comes with features that new graduates, young professionals, or anyone from the millennial market segment would appreciate. Beginning with the physique, the Galaxy M23 5G brandishes a 6.6-inch FHD+ touchscreen display with 1080 x 2408p resolution held by a metallic body with a frosted matte finish. Coming in three colors, namely Deep Green, Light Blue, and Orange Copper, the Galaxy M23 5G is pleasant to behold and hold as it does not easily attract unsightly fingerprints or smudges.  The Galaxy M23 5G's display is crisp and brilliant, which you can expect from a Samsung smartphone. On paper, the screen has 120Hz refresh rate, which makes the phone ideal for both content consumption and content creation.

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Listen to the sounds of summer with LG XBoom

Summer celebrations are just around the corner. Pool parties, karaoke sessions, and chill get-togethers are sure to be aplenty as friends and families are finally having fun together again after a long period of time. What’s crucial for fun-filled, enjoyable Summer gatherings are powerful and reliable sound systems that can keep up and are in tune with your celebration. You can keep the party going all day (or all night) with the LG XBoom CL98, which offers a powerful 3500-watt sound. It has the ability to pump out strong sound with booming bass. Each drop of the bass is sure to have the crowd jumping. The LG XBoom CL98 doesn’t miss a beat even with aesthetics. Flashing colored lights and X-Flash Pro sync with the music to add excitement and atmosphere to parties. Fancy yourself as a DJ? Control the music and have fun using a variety of DJ sound effects straight from your smartphone. The LG XBoom CL98 also comes with a Party Accelerator+ function. You can choose your own sound and pu

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Enjoy summer and get the best deals with Acer Summertime Madness Promo

Have your best summer yet with the red-hot deals in the Acer Summer Campaign Promo dubbed "Summertime Madness." This is your chance to get the Acer gadget you’ve been eyeing! Get up to P17,000 off on Acer consumer and gaming desktops, up to P8,400 off on Acer gaming notebooks, up to P1,350 off on Acer projectors and up to P2,550 off the award-winning acerpure products until May 22, 2022! Enjoy up to 30% off on acerpure’s trio of minimalist, aesthetically pleasing, and powerful air circulators and purifiers that will always keep the air in your house clean and fresh. The acerpure cozy F1 Circulator has the 3D Airflow Technology that projects air up to 15 meters away covering over 108 sqm and a 12- touch activated speed setting. The acerpure pro P2 Purifier has a 4-in-1 HEPA Filter and offers high quality air circulation, while the award-winning acerpure cool C2 Circulator + Purifier has a 4-in-1 HEPA Filter for four-layer protection and offers high purification performance at low energ

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Maya all-in-one money app launches in PH

Finance application PayMaya has officially evolved from an e-wallet to an all-in-one money app called Maya, which is now available for early access to users. Maya combines the PayMaya e-wallet with new features like crypto and a digital banking experience powered by Maya Bank, hence it's everything and a bank. With the new features, Maya allows users to spend, save, grow, invest, and master their money by using their smartphones. The app is free to download from Google Play for Android and Apple's App Store for iOS. All in One App Maya comes with an array of features that makes the handling of money more convenient and seamless. Powered by BSP-licensed Maya Bank, Maya Savings is a high-yield saving account with a 6% introductory interest rate, the highest offered by a local bank today. The initial offer is available until August 31, 2022. Eligible PayMaya customers will be able to move their money from their e-wallet to Maya Savings with just a few clicks and earn interest on the

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realme 9 Pro+ Free Fire Limited Edition variant to launch in PH on April 25

realme is set to bring the limited edition realme 9 Pro+ in collaboration with Free Fire to the Philippines on April 25. Following the launch of the realme 9 Pro Series in March, this edition offers the flagship-level features of the realme 9 Pro+, along with exciting customizations inspired by the battle royale mobile game. With the realme 9 Pro+ Free Fire Limited Edition, realme elevated its latest Number Series offering with design elements related to the Free Fire universe. In terms of product design, the back panel of the device was customized to reflect the game’s adventurous spirit with details reminiscent of the FF Knife, along with other iconic Free Fire branding elements.  Aside from an upgraded exterior, each product comes with a customized box packaging that unfolds into a Free Fire universe map. In addition, Free Fire players can look forward to other freebies such as stickers, a Free Fire Magic Cube reward card, and a SIM-ejector pin in the form of the FF Knife.  Free

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Kingston FURY releases DDR5 SODIMMs

Kingston FURY, the gaming division of Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, announces the release of Kingston FURY Impact DDR5 SODIMMs. Perfect for the gamer or PC enthusiast who want the latest cutting-edge performance from their laptop or small form factor machine. Kingston FURY Impact DDR5 is fifty percent faster than DDR4 to provide a boost in gaming, rendering, and multitasking, while its low power consumption and increased efficiency keeps your system cool at 1.1V. Available in Intel XMP 3.0 Certified SODIMM kit capacities up to 64GB, Kingston FURY Impact DDR5 packs all the enhanced features of DDR5 into a slim, compact form factor. With innovative Plug N Play1 overclocking technology and on-die ECC, it automatically supports 4800MT/s2 at lower latencies than standard DDR5-4800. Thus, improving system performance without having to enable a profile and maintains data integrity while hitting extreme speeds. “We’re thrilled to be expandin

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