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Predator announces Predator League 2024 Philippine Qualifiers

The Philippines’ most prestigious tournament circuit is back! The Predator League is returning, with the battleground extending to even further lands. A combined prize pool of ₱1 million and the highly coveted Predator Shield is at stake. To lift this prestigious trophy, teams will need to be masters of either of two disciplines: Dota 2 or Valorant. The Predator League provides an avenue for young esports talents to grow their potential in the gaming industry. Since its inception in 2018, more than 15,000 teams from the Asia Pacific region have participated in the Asia Pacific Predator League. This year’s trials are divided into three stages: the Qualifiers, the Group Stage, and the Grand Finals. The Qualifiers will be held both online and onsite to provide aspiring esports players with opportunities to jumpstart their professional careers. Four offline qualifiers will be held across the Philippines – in Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and NCR. In addition, four online qualifiers will be

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Samsung launches fifth generation foldables Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced its fifth generation of Galaxy foldable devices: the Galaxy Z Flip5 and the Galaxy Z Fold5. The industry-leading form factors offer unique experiences for every user with sleek and compact designs, countless customization options, and powerful performance. The new Flex Hinge makes the foldable experience possible while offering an aesthetically balanced and solid design. These unrivaled foldable devices unlock extraordinary camera capabilities such as FlexCam to take photos from creative angles. With strong performance and an optimized battery powered by the latest processor, the Samsung Galaxy Z series transforms what is possible with a smartphone – open or closed. “Samsung is revolutionizing the mobile industry with foldables by setting the standard and continually refining the experience,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “Every day, more people choose our foldables because they offer a

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HONOR Magic V2 announced as world's thinnest and lightest flagship foldable to date

HONOR, the leading global provider of smart devices, has recently unveiled a new generation of premium folding phones, commencing with the thinnest and lightest foldable HONOR Magic V2. HONOR redefined folding screen mobile phones with innovative technology that breaks boundaries and goes beyond the expectations of the developers. HONOR Magic V2 has achieved a closed thickness of 9.9mm. In the process of thinning and lightening, the HONOR Magic V2 has kept its requirements high for product sturdiness and durability. The HONOR Magic V2 series is the world's first mobile phone that has passed the Swiss SGS high-reliability folding quality gold standard certification. It can withstand 400,000 folding durability tests. Even after 200,000 foldings, the screen crease only changes by 36μm, equivalent to a hair, half the wire diameter. In addition, the external screen of the HONOR Magic V2 series is equipped with second-generation nano-ceramic glass, and its drop resistance performance is 3

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OnePlus Nord 3 5G now available in PH for ₱29,990

OnePlus Philippines has officially launched the Nord 3 5G, the most powerful Nord yet, bringing flagship-level features to a mid-range phone. The new smartphone combines fast performance, superb camera quality, and sleek design at an affordable price of ₱29,990, making it pretty much everything you could ask for in a mobile device. The Nord 3 5G is exclusively available at Shopee until July 20 and available for pre-order in all authorized OnePlus stores. Fast and smooth performance The OnePlus Nord 3 5G is equipped with the MediaTek 9000 flagship chipset and 16GB RAM that makes it easy to switch from one app to another and keep your phone running seamlessly and without hitches. It is also powered by OxygenOS 13.1, making app installations faster and reducing app lag and loading time. Excellent camera system for effortless imaging The OnePlus Nord 3 5G brings you a flagship-grade camera that takes hi-res photos with ease with its Sony IMX890 Main Sensor 50MP main camera, 8MP ultra w

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Z4 Pegaxy, Smart Omega Empress hailed realme Mobile Legends Season 7 Champions

Committed to supporting Filipino gamers in local esports and empowering amateur gamers, realme Philippines introduced the realme Mobile Legends Cup (RMC) back in 2019. The RMC, patterned from the Mobile Legends Professional League (MPL) tournament, has developed a strong following throughout seven successful seasons. One of the most action-packed seasons in the RMC reached its thrilling end with Z4 Esports Pegaxy and Smart Omega Empress taking the crown in their respective divisions in the realme Mobile Legends Cup (RMC) Season 7 Grand Finals at SM Megamall last July 1. For the first time in RMC’s storied history, this season featured two clusters: the Men’s League and the inaugural Women’s League. Z4 Esports Pegaxy emerged as the champions in the men’s side after a grueling Weekly Playoffs format that kicked off in March, followed by the Final Four face-off at the Grand Finals event. Meanwhile, Smart Omega Empress etched their names in the history books, becoming the first-ever #RMC

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Piso sale and up to 30% discount await you this coming HONOR Super 7.7 Sale

HONOR has dropped their much-awaited deals for the 7.7 HONOR Sale on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop! Up to ₱2,350 worth of discounts are up for grabs with exciting bundles and free shipping nationwide from July 7 to 11. “Now is the best time to gift yourselves with our lineup of HONOR devices, currently offered at discounted prices! From smartphones, laptops, tablets, and accessories, there’s certainly an HONOR item perfect for you. Make sure to check our Online Partner Stores, and avail these awesome deals this 7.7 HONOR Sale!” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines Vice President. Treat yourself with hot-selling HONOR gadgets this 7.7 HONOR Sale! HONOR Philippines’ latest flagship phone will also be available at a discounted price until July 11! Available in two colorways, Meadow Green and Midnight Black, you may now purchase the HONOR Magic5 Pro for only ₱57,690, with the HONOR Band 6+ and the HONOR Earbuds X3 Lite as exclusive freebies! Receive a FREE Magic Keyboard worth ₱5,990

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realme C53 review: A worthy addition to the C series family

Hot on the heels of the successful launch of the realme C55 in April, realme has introduced a new member of the C-Series family of smartphones, the all-new C53. Dubbed as the fastest charging entry-level smartphone from realme, the C53 not only offers such a feature but also comes with other niceties that consumers would love. Let us look closer at what the realme C53 can offer. Starting off with its main selling point, the realme C53 is the fastest charging smartphone in the entry-level category. The battery of the C53 can be charged up to 50% in 31 minutes and 100% in just 88 minutes. realme has made such a feat possible by implementing the High Voltage, Low Current Charging technology on the 5000 mAh battery of the realme C53, which supports 33W SUPERVOOC charging. When fully charged, the C53 promises to offer up to 86 hours of music streaming, 36 hours of phone calls, 16 hours of YouTube playback, or 38 hours of being on standby mode. At the looks department, the realme C53 brand

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Infinix showcases NOTE 30 Series' ultra-fast gameplay at MLBB Guard Your Goddess Miya Grand Finals

Infinix crowned a Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) champ during its recently concluded “Guard Your Goddess Miya” Tournament Grand Finals at Market! Market! last June 25. Joined by Infinix Chief Gaming Officers (CGOs) Cherizawa, Kristine, and Yskaela, the three finalists battled it out in three MLBB matches where they had to defend their “Goddess” or Miya player. After an exciting bout, Team Pampamilya came out victorious. Team Pampamilya took home ₱50,000 cash prize, Infinix NOTE 30 5G phones, Elite MLBB Hero Skins, Infinix backpacks, and Infinix sunglasses. Team Undr4fted placed second, while Team Nover Esports was third. They were awarded with ₱2,000 and ₱1,500 worth of MLBB diamonds, respectively, MLBB Hero Skins, and pairs of TWS Air 1 Pro. An immersive esports event for all MLBB fans In partnership with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Infinix gave esports fans and avid players an immersive experience at Guard Your Goddess Miya tournament venue. MLBB cosplayers were present to take

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Early bird alert! Snag the realme C53 for only ₱6,999

realme Philippines closes the first half of the year by offering another Champion for the entry-level segment, the all-new realme C53. Launched via livestream on Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, the realme C53 officially retails at ₱7,999 SRP, but is now currently available online for only ₱6,999 as an early bird discount, exclusive to TikTok Shop and Lazada until June 23. Add to cart early while supplies last! For those who prefer buying in-store, the realme C53 will be available for ₱7,999 and comes with a nationwide bundle: from June 23 to July 2, customers get a FREE TechLife Portable Blender 40W, worth ₱999. In addition, for the first selling weekend of June 23 to 25, walk-in customers who purchase a realme C53 are also entitled to join the realme Mystery Box promo at selected stores. Get a chance to win prizes worth up to ₱1,699 like the DIZO Watch 2 Sports, realme Cooling Back Clip, and more on top of getting the TechLife Portable Blender 40W default freebie. A new champion in

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realme C53 preview: Meet the fastest charging entry-level champ from realme

Hot on the heels of the successful launch of the realme C55, realme recently introduced a new member of the C-Series family of smartphones, the all-new C53. Dubbed as the fastest charging entry-level smartphone from realme, the C53 not only offers such a feature but also has other niceties that consumers would love. Let us take a quick look at what the realme C53 offers. Starting off with its main selling point, the realme C53 is the fastest charging smartphone in the entry-level category because it can be charged up to 50% in 31 minutes and 100% in just 88 minutes. realme has made such a feat possible by implementing the High Voltage, Low Current Charging technology on the 5000 mAh battery of the realme C53, which supports 33W SUPERVOOC charging. When fully charged, the C53 promises to offer up to 86 hours of music streaming, 36 hours of phone calls, 16 hours of YouTube playback, or 38 hours of being on standby mode. At the looks department, the realme C53 brandishes a modern, fresh

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