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Honor adds 8X to midrange line, opens PH's 1st brand shop

Honor revealed its latest addition to its X-series lineup, the 8X, packed with all of the hallmarks of a premium device: a 6.5-inch FullView display with a 1080 x 2340 resolution, a 91% screen-to-body ratio, a 20MP + 2MP dual camera combo on the rear and a 16MP camera within the notch, 4+128GB storage and expandable to 400GB, and a 2.5D double texture aurora glass body. The Honor 8X is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 710 chipset that allows it to have similar AI features we’ve seen in their last flagship stunner, the Honor 10. The Honor 8X is available nationwide starting October 13, 2018 for PhP 12,990. In a short few years, Honor is impressively emerging as one of the fastest-growing brands globally. As evidence, Honor opened its very first authorized brand shop in the Philippines at SM North Edsa on October 13, 2018. Key to the brand’s growth has been its sharp focus on providing consumer value and innovation, and the 8X is a pivotal smartphone in the series with its cutting-edge te

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OPPO's VOOC feature on Find X and F9 explained

Imagine what you can do with your smartphone if you can save 31 days in a year without the hassle of wall-charging with cables or carrying a power bank. In that time, you can not only make many important calls, but also focus on your passion, work, and day-to-day activities related to your device. A low-battery notification is the last thing that a busy, multi-tasking individual needs, especially during crunch time. When a smartphone’s battery power gets dangerously low, you know that high-performance tasks like calls, listening to music, watching videos, playing games, or using mobile data are no-no’s until you plug the device in to a wall socket or a power bank. However, access to a power source isn’t a guarantee that you can immediately jump back to the activities interrupted by a low-battery notification—more often than not, smartphones require around an hour to bring the user back to normal operations. With a fast-paced lifestyle, waiting around for your device to stock enough

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ASUS brings new ZenBook and VivoBook laptops to PH

ASUS Philippines recently unveiled its latest ZenBook, ZenBook Pro, and VivoBook S premium ultraportable laptop series, all powered by Intel's 8th Generation Core processors. Embodying ASUS’s In Search of Incredible brand spirit, the ZenBook and VivoBook series are unified under the headline theme Unleash Your Creative Power. The new products that were brought to the country include the ZenBook 13 (UX333), ZenBook 14 (UX433), and the ZenBook 15 (UX533) — the world's most compact 13.3-inch, 14-inch, and 15.6-inch laptops, respectively. The ZenBook Pro 15 professional laptop is now joined by the new ZenBook Pro 14 (UX480), with both models incorporating the revolutionary ASUS ScreenPad updated with exciting new features and functions. ASUS also revealed the latest version of the ZenBook S (UX391FA), which now has an amazing battery life of up to 20 hours, and the VivoBook S15 (S530), a collection of colorful and stylish lightweight laptops. ASUS ZenBook 13/14/15: The world's most compa

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Epson unveils new printers and projectors in PH

Epson Philippines recently unveiled its latest innovations to its trade partners and the media at this year’s Grand Launch: Innovations that Dominate which was held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in BGC, Taguig City. The introduction of the new models of Epson’s business laser projectors, SureColor T-series of technical printers, as well as EcoTank printers, the new brand name for Epson Ink Tank printers, marks the company’s full force commitment into penetrating the corporate market while maintaining its consumer base presence. “As a tech company, we are dedicated to delivering the precision and performance that companies need to achieve their business goals. The launch of our new inkjet printers and projectors is our way of strengthening our efforts to further enable our customers in exceeding their vision,” said Christopher Sanchez, Sales Director, Epson Philippines. Business Laser Projectors Starting from the new business laser projectors, the EB-L510U, EB-L610U, and the EB-L610W del

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Vivo V11, V11i smartphone make landfall in PH

Bolstering its portfolio of AI-powered offerings under the V series, Chinese smartphone giant Vivo officially brought to the Philippines the Vivo V11 and the V11i. The arrival of Vivo's latest handsets was welcomed locally with a star-studded event held at the Shangri-La at The Fort in Bonifacio Global City. "Innovating with consumers in mind is our priority. We are excited to introduce the AI-powered V11 to create a more intuitive and personal mobile experience for our users," said Annie Lim, Vice President for PR Strategy and Partnerships. "With that in mind, we have made the perfect shot much easier to take with our AI Camera, added smarter AI services, and introduced our industry-leading In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology to the V series for the first time. We will strive to bring trend-setting innovations and the best experience to more consumers around the world," Lim added. Clad in an elegant shell available in Nebula and Starry Night variants, the Vivo V11's most cons

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ASUS ZenBeam E1: Multiple Features, Multiple Benefits

Introduction Pocketable and portable projectors are not a new thing for Taiwanese technology giant ASUS. Back in 2012, I got a chance to write about the ASUS P1 LED, the company's first foray into projectors. Fast forward to the present, the folks at ASUS Philippines sent me the ZenBeam E1. Let's have a closer look into it and see if ASUS's latest product is a reflection of the improvements that the company has been introducing to its pico projector line over the past six years. Features Seeing the P1 LED for the very first time, one could easily tell that it is a mini projector, and that is because of its conspicuous rotating lens. However, the case of the ZenBeam E1 is quite different. Minus the packaging and its accessories, one might say that it is a portable power bank. Its similarity to one of ASUS's ZenPower power bank models is obvious. In actuality, the ZenBeam E1 doubles as a power bank. The 6000mAh battery module within is not only meant to power the projector itself (for

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Samsung outs Galaxy Watch, Tab S4 and Tab A 10.5 in PH

South Korean technology giant recently brought the Samsung Galaxy Watch, Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 to the Philippines, three new additions to the company's expanding ecosystem of Galaxy-labeled mobile devices. MAIN PHOTO: (From left to right) Dan Torres, Marketing Head for IT & Mobile; Patty Lee, Product Marketing Category Head; Bea Ignacio, Product Marketing Manager for Tablets, Wearables, & Accessories; and Isabella Concepcion, Marketing Manager for Flagship Smartphones. Samsung Galaxy Watch The Galaxy Watch brings the best of the Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem with long-lasting battery life, wellness capabilities, and a timeless and personalized design. The Galaxy Watch helps users accomplish more with new stress and sleep monitoring capabilities, in addition to offering a more robust line up of style options including two new watch faces in Silver and Rose Gold, and new customizable watch band colors. Galaxy Watch’s improved battery life of up to 80+ hour

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Acer Swift 5, world's lightest 15-inch laptop, unveils at IFA

Acer announced the pricing and availability of the Swift 5 (SF515-51T) notebook, the world’s lightest notebook PC with a 15-inch display. Designed for discerning customers who want an envy-inducing PC, the Swift 5 delivers exceptional performance in an elegant chassis that weighs less than one kilogram (990g). The Swift 5 (SF515-51T) is powered by the latest 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8565U and Core i5-8265U processors to deliver responsive performance and up to 10 hours of battery life for day-to-night productivity. Running Windows 10, the new Swift 5 is a large-screen productivity powerhouse. “Acer is consistently developing new ways to engineer thin-and-light chassis designs that house the latest technology with stellar features,” said Jerry Hou, General Manager, Consumer Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. “The industry-leading sub-1kg weight on the new Swift 5 delivers all that’s best in an ultra-portable notebook: a sleek chassis, stylish design and slim bezels with su

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ECS LIVA Q Mini PC priced above PhP 10,000 in PH

Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) has introduced the LIVA Q, the world’s smallest Windows-based Mini PC. The newly launched LIVA Q is a pocket-sized Mini PC featuring the latest Intel Apollo Lake SOC processors, together with 4GB RAM 32GB eMMC storage and HDMI 2.0. The latest series of LIVA product supports and enables the handling of 4K content playback with ease. The new LIVA Q allows one to stay connected with dual network options, a standard RJ45 LAN connector for more stabilized connection and Wi-Fi 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.1 for wireless connections. On the storage front, it boasts of a MicroSD card slot that supports up to 128GB memory card for users who wish to have more storage along with two USB slots for other devices. The key selling point of the LIVA Q is its compact size. The smallest Mini PC of its kind, it measures just about 70 x 70 x 31.4mm and weighs 260g only. The 0.15L Mini PC also comes with a VESA mount that allows users to hang/hide the Mini PC behind monitors/T

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Globe, Garena stage major League of Legends event in PH

Thousands of gaming fanatics flocked to the Mall of Asia Arena this August 18-19 for the country's biggest League of Legends event, Globe Conquerors Manila 2018! Presented by Globe and Garena, the major e-sports tournament saw eight teams from the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia battle it out to become the best team in Southeast Asia. Gamers were also treated to the new HomeSurf promo of free Internet for gaming from Globe At Home! Electrifying regional playoffs Thai powerhouse team Ascension Gaming rose to the top with a perfect 6-0 record. Fresh off their win at the Garena Premier League 2018 Spring in March, they gained unbreakable momentum and crushed Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur Hunters in the semi-finals and fellow Thai team MEGA ESports in the finals. They won the grand prize of USD 100,000 plus the coveted spot at the League of Legends World Championship in Korea as the Southeast Asian representative. "All in all, Globe Conquerors Manila 2018 was a major

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