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Samsung Galaxy M32 Review: A Sweet Starter

Just in time for the onset of the holiday season in the Philippines, Samsung introduced the Galaxy M32 as a new midrange smartphone offering for budget-conscious consumers. The Galaxy M32 was exclusively launched through the Samsung Flagship Store for P13,490. Positioned as a device designed for young professionals who are at the beginning of their careers, as well as students who are preparing to enter the workforce, the Samsung Galaxy M32 has a youthful design sporting a glossy back with fine, laser-pattern vertical lines. Color options include black and light blue. On the front, the Galaxy M32 carries a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400p screen resolution, covered with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for enhanced protection. With a Super AMOLED display, photos, videos and webpages appearing on the screen are sharp and vibrant. Above the display, the Galaxy M32 has a notch-type front camera equipped with a 20-megapixel sensor. The camera is matched with a rear quad

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Cinemagic arrives in PH with Xiaomi 11T Series, 11 Lite 5G NE

Xiaomi has announced the Philippine launch of new smartphones under the Xiaomi 11T family of devices - Xiaomi 11T and Xiaomi 11T Pro - all designed to inspire creativity among smartphone users - as well as the refreshed and stylish Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. Xiaomi continues to revolutionize smartphone photography and videography by offering a slew of innovative “Cinemagic” filmmaking features in Xiaomi 11T and Xiaomi 11T Pro. Gone are the days of heavy and expensive movie-making equipment, with Xiaomi 11T Series, industry-leading filmmaking technology is now available in the palms of aspiring creators’ hands. At the same time, the ultra-slim, featherweight Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, is the perfect offering for users seeking a high-end stylish smartphone that includes innovative features to enable creativity. Xiaomi 11T Pro: The ultimate flagship for cinemagic filmmaking and phenomenal performance Xiaomi has achieved another milestone with the launch of the cinematic powerhouse Xiaomi 11T Pr

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GSMA announces formation of new Asia Pacific 5G industry community

GSMA announced at Mobile 360 Asia Pacific the formation of the Asia Pacific (APAC) 5G Industry Community; a new ecosystem established for those seeking opportunities to deliver Industry 4.0 and digital transformation from 5G networks, edge-cloud services, enterprise IoT and AI. The Community has been designed for stakeholders across the value chain including government and agencies, industry associations, mobile network providers, enterprises and industry players, solution providers, analysts, and consultants. The APAC 5G Industry Community is comprised of 12 contributing members, as well as the existing IoT and 5G emerging market community, which have over 500 members in more than 30 countries. APAC 5G Industry Community contributing members include AIS, Axiata, DEPA, DHL, Globe, Huawei, Kominfo, Maxis, MDEC, Schneider Electric, Telkomsel and, Viettel. The 5G imperative The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation and more businesses are now driving forward with new

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Huawei's David Wang talks 10 wireless industry trends in 'Roads to Mobile 2030'

During the 12th Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF), Huawei Executive Director of the Board and Chairman of ICT Infrastructure Managing Board David Wang, delivered a keynote speech titled Roads to Mobile 2030: 10 Wireless Industry Trends, saying "Huawei has identified 10 wireless industry trends to define future-oriented wireless networks and prepare the industry for the Intelligent World 2030." As he explained, by 2030, the digital and physical worlds will become deeply integrated, creating a near-real-life experience. The digital economy will also become a primary driver of the real economy, and industry will shift focus from device efficiency to decision-making efficiency. But these advances will also need us to achieve intrinsic network security and to improve energy efficiency to protect the environment through green growth. Mobile networks will be an important part of Huawei's Intelligent World 2030 concept, and so Wang summarized the 10 trends we will see in the mobile indust

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ASUS unveils first Vivobook laptop with OLED display

ASUS has launched its first Vivobook laptop with an OLED display – the ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED (K513EA/M513UA). The latest Vivobook laptop is packed with productivity features for at-home learning and work-from-home needs, plus entertainment add-ons for extra-curricular activities so users can learn and play like a pro. ASUS will also be holding its Color Your World Facebook Live event to launch the newest ambassador of ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED on October 22, 2021. OLED for work and play Dedicated to bringing the OLED screen display across its consumer laptops, ASUS finally launched it to the Vivobook series with the Vivobook 15 OLED. Its 15.6 inches three-sided NanoEdge OLED display allows users to experience visuals like never before, with true-to-life colors, 178 degrees wide viewing angle, and an overall 85% screen-to-body ratio. Users can now enjoy all the benefits of an OLED display, including professional-grade color reproduction vetted by various industry leaders like Pantone, 60%

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ePLDT launches cloud-based phone system service

ePLDT recently launched a new, cloud-based phone system called ePLDT Calling for Microsoft Teams, which allows businesses to combine their communication and collaboration systems in a single platform. As businesses have implemented work-from-home setups at the onset of the pandemic, many had faced challenges around operational inefficiencies brought by the sudden pressure to adopt systems that optimize remote working arrangements. This influx of business applications have thus resulted in largely disconnected legacy and digital platforms.  Organizations caught in this siloed approach (those with disjointed communication and collaboration systems) are predisposed to users toggling from one system to another, which consumes more time and could possibly cause customer dissatisfaction due to simple miscommunication rising from seemingly mundane oversights such as unattended calls and queries and mishandled requests. In addition, such disparate setups lack operational insights where busines

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Huge discounts for up to 55% off on Huawei devices on Lazada this 10.10

It’s raining promos at Huawei’s 10.10 Mega Sale on Lazada! Enjoy exclusive deals and discounts up to 55% off on your favorite Huawei devices starting October 9 until October 14. In today’s work and e-learning setup, one cannot afford to have a weak and unreliable laptop. So, why don’t you get yourself an upgrade and buy the ever-dependable Huawei MateBook D 15 2021? This powerful workhorse is powered by 10th Gen Intel Core processor, has a 15.6 inches FullView screen, featuring an incredible 87% screen-to-body ratio and narrow bezels which is perfect for watching your favorite shows, content creation or finishing off your work tasks. It is designed with portability in mind, a sleek and thin body that weighs 1.53 kg and has a thickness of only 16.9mm. You also wouldn’t have to worry about plugging external devices as it has three USB ports, one HDMI port, one USB-C, and an audio jack perfect for classic listeners who don’t want to let go of earphone wires. The Huawei MateBook D 15 20

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Nevareth League 2021 ups ante for MMORPG esports with P2M prize pool

Cabal M’s community is built of 200,000+ daily active users that formed over 2,000 guilds hungry for a challenge and keen to prove their strength. This is how a MASSIVE tournament for a MASSIVE community is born. It’s time for the biggest tournament of the MMORPG scene: Cabal Mobile: Heroes of Nevareth presents the Nevareth League 2021. Nevareth League 2021 is the biggest mobile MMORPG league in the Philippines and Vietnam, and only the best of the best can win. Composed of three tournament stages, Nevareth League 2021 has multiple paths to victory, but only one champion. At stake is a P2 million ($40,000) worth prize pool, of which the grand champion will receive P1 million in cash plus in-game items. Guild registration starts on Oct. 1 and the tournament series will run from October 2021 to February 2022. Three Tournaments, Four Finalists The first tournament phase is the Guild Rank Infinity Tournament (G.R.i.T). Guilds with a rank of four or higher will have a chance to showcase

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Synology releases C2 Backup, a cloud backup solution for Windows

Synology has launched its newest Synology C2 cloud application. C2 Backup provides powerful and efficient data protection for Windows devices, whether they are located at home or distributed across multiple offices. "With C2 Backup, we provide a fresh alternative for those who want to centralize protection of their devices, wherever they are," said Yen-ju Lin, Product Manager for C2 Backup at Synology. "It is easy to set up and use, and requires no additional hardware to protect Windows devices, allowing users to start backing up today." Complete and centralized data protection With C2 Backup For Individuals and C2 Backup For Businesses, everything on Windows PCs and servers can be securely and efficiently backed up from a single console. This includes system configurations and software, files and folders, and external drives. Data backed up on C2 Backup is fully shielded against unauthorized access by end-to-end AES-256 encryption, with a user-held private key necessary to unlock

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Globe, Quezon City empower students and residents with digital tools

Globe is working together with the Quezon City (QC) government in providing a suite of internet and digital solutions to support the connectivity needs of local residents and learners and keep them digitally empowered in the new normal. The partnership includes the expansion of Globe’s GoWiFi and KonekTayo WiFi as well as the activation of Globe Labs’ SMS API, School Bus WiFi, and Load Up services in the city. These offerings are part of Globe’s efforts to provide reliable connectivity and extend educational support to students and teachers while online learning is in place. 1,000 GoWiFi access points will be deployed in several key establishments in the city--an addition to the 2,000 existing and 1,000 newly on-aired access points. These will be located in select hospitals, barangay halls, supermarkets, malls, police and fire stations, and coffee shops for wider access to QC's E-Services hub. QCitizens can connect to GoWiFi with FREE 30 minutes daily while the QCWiFi will provide an

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