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GrandChase – Dimensional Chaser launches in PH

Following its immense success in South Korea, GrandChase - Dimensional Chaser is set to conquer the Philippines by storm as the real-time role-playing game (RPG) is now available for download on Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store. Prior to its launch, the game has garnered 200,000 pre-registrations. The official sequel to the hit online game GrandChase, GrandChase - Dimensional Chaser is produced by the GrandChase Online Development team and published by KOG. Launched in South Korea in January, the game had achieved the top game ranking on the App Store and 2nd top status on Google Play. "We are so glad that it is in the Philippines where we have unveiled the global version of the official sequel to GrandChase for the first time. Please enjoy GrandChase - Dimensional Chaser as we all did with GrandChase PC," according to KOG's statement. Established in 2000, KOG is the same company behind game Elsword which is has been available in more than 20 countries. In 2012, KOG put up

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Honor 7S and 7A smartphones make landfall in PH

After unveiling the flagship Honor 10 and making the Honor 7x available on Lazada, Chinese smartphone brand Honor is amplifying its local presence by bringing two new additions to its growing roster of affordable handsets: the Honor 7S and the Honor 7A. Featuring a 5.45-inch FullView HD display with 18:9 aspect ratio, the Honor 7S is powered by a MediaTek MT6739 quad-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz, coupled with 2GB RAM and 16GB onboard storage. The handset also comes with a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel shooter on the front. Running on Android 8.0 OS with EMUI 8.0, the 7S is juiced up by a 3020mAh battery. Another special feature of the phone is Loud Voice Call which allows users to hear phone calls amid a noisy environment. Meanwhile, the Honor 7A arrives with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor clocked at 1.4GHz with same RAM and ROM combination. The phone carries a 13-megapixel rear camera, but steps up the front with an 8-megapixel shooter. On the audio f

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Yes, we'd like a serving of the new LG G7 ThinQ, please

LG Electronics Philippines officially unveiled the LG G7 ThinQ, its new flagship premium smartphone, at an exclusive launch recently event held at trendy bar and lounge Yes, Please. Combining exciting innovations, a sleek design, and stunning display and sound with LG’s intuitive ThinQ AI technology, the G7 ThinQ takes the smartphone experience to unprecedented heights. The G7 ThinQ comes with a Super Bright 6.1-inch display that, at 1000nit is brighter than any other mobile phone screen. This, along with the phone’s AI-powered operational and creative features, a Quad DAC feature that provides distortion-free sound, and a hardworking camera, offers consumers a better user experience all around. LG has always striven to provide products that makes the daily grind easier for its consumers. In the LG G7 ThinQ, this principle is reflected in the Hotkey, a button on the side of the phone that activates Google Assistant with one tap. Holding down the button will allow for instant conversa

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Shopee is PH's 1st e-commerce site to onboard local celebs

Leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, Shopee, is embarking on a new venture as the first e-commerce platform in the Philippines to onboard local personalities. Introducing Shopee Celebrity Club, Shopee is enabling its patrons to have an easy access to a curated collection of products by several personalities, including Avel Bacudio, Matteo Guidicelli, Vice Ganda, Kris Aquino, and Shopee brand ambassador, Anne Curtis. "Our users form the core of all our strategies, and the launch of Shopee Celebrity Club represents our commitment to always find new ways to reach out to and engage them," says Shopee Philippines Director Jane Lim. "We know Filipinos adore their homegrown celebrities, and we began to notice a rising demand for their products. Hence, we decided to introduce a dedicated in-app space featuring a variety of celebrity brands to allow shoppers to easily access products sold by their celebrities. We are proud to be the first e-commerce to officially launch s

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Beefed-up ZenFone Max Pro has 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM

Bringing more gaming-centric smartphones to the market, ASUS Philippines recently unveiled the 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM variant of the ZenFone Max Pro (ZB602KL) during its Max Pro: Game Zone event held at the Cyberzone Annex of SM City North EDSA in Quezon City. The said event is the brand's first-ever mobile gaming festival in the country, staged in partnership with SM Cyberzone, as well as local and international game developers. Besides boasting a higher RAM+ROM combination, the ZenFone Max Pro version flaunts a 5.99-inch 18:9 FHD+ display and a 16MP+5MP dual rear camera system. Nevertheless, other features and specifications remain the same as that of the ZenFone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL), being powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 octa-core processor and a 5000mAh integrated battery module. The launch of the new model of the ZenFone Max Pro, in addition to the Computex-unveiled ROG Phone, is part of ASUS's initiatives in bringing more gaming-centric handsets by leveraging on its gaming he

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New Belkin accessories protect, power up iPhones

Comprehending that Apple devices such as new generation iPhones (iPhone 8, 8+, and X) are valuable investments, the Philippines's renowned Apple Premium Reseller Power Mac Center (PMC) is bringing to the country Belkin's latest array of solutions designed to keep you hard-earned iPhone protected and powered up. "For as long as Filipinos rely on their iPhones for work, Power Mac Center and our premium partners like Belkin will keep finding ways to bring technology that improves lives and keeps us connected to things important to us," said PMC Marketing Director Joey Alvarez. The new Belkin TrueClear Pro 2.0 Overlay (Corning or tempered glass) keeps your iPhone protected from dents and scratches without sacrificing its premium look and touchscreen sensitivity. With the screen overlay being applied by a trained PMC professional using the proprietary Belkin applicator machine, you never have to worry about bubbles, dust, or misalignment that might ruin you iPhone's pristine look. The ne

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Acer Swift 5: light yet loaded

Acer has announced the new Swift 5 notebook featuring a 15-inch display clad in an elegant chassis that weighs less than one kilogram, making it ideal for people who are always on the go. “There’s been great feedback on Acer’s amazingly light 14-inch Swift 5, and we are now pushing the limits with the 15.6-inch model,” said Jerry Hou, General Manager, Consumer Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. “We’ve kept the weight under the 1kg mark by using ultra-narrow bezels and a marginally larger chassis.” The Swift 5’s Full HD IPS touchscreen features ultra-narrow bezels measuring just 5.87mm, resulting in an 87.6% screen-to-body ratio to maximize the viewing experience. With Acer Color Intelligence technology, the Swift 5 dynamically adjusts gamma and saturation in real-time, optimizing screen color and brightness without clipping or over saturation. Meanwhile, Acer BluelightShield technology regulates screen’s blue-light emission over extended periods of use. The Swift 5 is constr

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ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 Review (Updated)

Updates: This review now includes still photos that were captured using the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1, and benchmark results. This article was originally published on June 22, 2018. Introduction Carrying the Max designation on its full name, the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 (ZB601KL) is part of ASUS's ZenFone range of smartphones packed with ample battery capacity. In the case of this specific model, it comes with 5000mAh capacity. But apart from the promise of long stamina, what other niceties does the ZenFone Max Pro have? Let us find out in this review. Build and Aesthetics The most conspicuous feature of the ZenFone Max Pro M1 is its ample screen measuring 5.99 inches. In spite of the size, the device is easy to maneuver. Using an IPS panel, it packs an FHD+ resolution (2160 x 1080p), ensuring that graphically rich content like games, movies, and photos would appear good on it. With 450 nits of maximum brightness, the display is legible in both indoor and outdoor settings, but is over

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VAIO is back, still looks good and quite expensive

VAIO, Sony's once PC brand and business unit, appeared at Computex earlier this month, with one clear message: VAIO is back. Nevertheless, Sony branding was entirely absent on the laptops or marketing materials present at its booth. To recall, Sony sold VAIO to Japan Industrial Partners in 2014 due to poor sales. In spite of the absence of Sony branding, VAIO's laptops retain the snappy look of the original VAIO models from Sony. Shipping will begin in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia in July-August timeframe at estimated starting price of USD 1,500 for the VAIO S11. That is close to PhP 80,000, suggesting that the current VAIO laptops also retain the relative priciness of a true Sony laptop. Here's a quick look at the models and specs: VAIO S11 Processor: Intel 8th Generation Core i5/i7Display: 11.6-inch FHD IPS (1920 x 1080p)Memory: 8GB - 16GB DDR3Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620Storage: 128GB - 512GB SSDBattery: Four-cellWeight: 850g VAIO S13 Processor: Intel 8th Generation

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Vivo X21 brings in-display fingerprint scanning to PH

Marking another milestone in the Philippine smartphone landscape, Vivo officially unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the X21, which brings to consumers world's first In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology along with other cutting-edge features such as FullView Display, AI photography, and face recognition technology. A pioneering innovation resulting from Vivo's research and development team, In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology brings a secure and intuitive smartphone unlocking solution to consumers. Replacing the now ubiquitous rear fingerprint sensor, In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology has enabled Vivo to make the X21 look sleeker and more unified than other smartphones. A mere flick of the wrist and a press on the screen let users unlock the X21 effortlessly and seamlessly. The said technology was initially shown as a prototype at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas earlier this year. In addition to In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology,

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