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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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realme #1 smartphone brand in PH, now for six consecutive quarters

realme continues its reign as the country’s best-selling smartphone brand. According to the most recent sell-in report of research analyst firm International Data Corporation or IDC, the realme brand is now on its sixth consecutive quarter of being number one in the Philippines, with a 21.8% total market share. Further cementing its position in the Philippine market is the Canalys sell-in report as of August 2022, which lists realme Philippines as the number one smartphone brand for Q2 2022, with a total unit share of 20% across all vendors present. “Despite the global decline in smartphone shipments this year, realme Philippines stands strong in the face of adversity,” announces Austine Huang, VP for Marketing. “We are backed by our Filipino customer base, and in return, we commit to offering them stylish, quality smartphones and TechLife products at fair, competitive prices. realme remains loyal to its fans, and we’re glad that this back-to-back Number One announcement from IDC an

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4 are now up for grabs

Samsung’s latest generation of foldables, the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4, are finally available to order in the Philippines. This comes after the tech giant unveiled its flagship foldable smartphones during the Galaxy Unpacked event in New York and the Greater Galaxy launch in Manila. Expectedly, the launch of the fourth generation of the Galaxy Z Series was a success, with its limited edition pre-order bundles selling out in less than 24 hours after the pre-selling period opened. Both phones carry the same sleek and stylish design as their predecessors with key improvements to their most unique features. The Galaxy Z Flip4 is stronger, lighter, and thinner compared to the previous Galaxy Flip, but remains in a compact size that fits all types of fits. It comes with an exclusive Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ display—the toughest Gorilla Glass yet and protects the hinge with an all-new Armor Aluminum frame, which improves the smartphone’s drop and scratch performance. The new f

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