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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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The ultimate performance flagship OnePlus 10T 5G arrives in PH

The global technology brand OnePlus officially launches its ultimate performance flagship device in the Philippines – the OnePlus 10T 5G. The device boasts flagship performance, stable connectivity, industry-leading charging, world-class photography, fast and smooth user experience, and even innovative design. Exceptional features for a flagship performance The OnePlus 10T 5G is powered by Qualcomm’s latest and most powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform to provide users with fast and smooth performance. For a seamless multitasking experience, the chipset is complemented by a large RAM and internal storage, which is available in two variants: 8GB + 128GB or 16GB + 256GB. Its RAM is supported by the Always Alive feature, server-level memory management, that enables users to run up to 35 applications effortlessly in the background with 16GB of large memory. For a superior cooling system, the device leverages the OnePlus’ 3D Cooling System 2.0. It is packed with a larger cooling

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Acer broadens eco-conscious Vero line with Acer Chromebook Vero 514

Acer unveiled today the new Acer Chromebook Vero 514 – the first Chromebook in its line of eco-conscious Vero devices that reflects the company’s commitment to sustainability by offering consumers and commercial customers more options that allow them to reduce their ecological footprint. The new Acer Chromebook Vero 514 (CBV514-1H/T) features a thoughtful design that takes the entire product lifespan into consideration since it is easy to upgrade, repair, disassemble and recycle. It also uses recycled materials in most areas of the product including 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic in the chassis and 50% PCR plastic in the keycaps, 100% ocean-bound plastics on the touchpad surface, and 90% recycled paper packaging. “The simplicity, security, and speed of Chromebooks are the ideal complements to our Vero line’s focus on delivering powerful devices that keep an eye on the environment,” said James Lin, General Manager, Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. “The new Acer Chro

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Samsung introduces Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4

Samsung has introduced its next generation of groundbreaking foldable smartphones: the Galaxy Z Flip4 and the Galaxy Z Fold4. Both devices feature customizable form factors, tailored experiences, and upgraded performance. Now in its fourth generation, the Galaxy Z series continues to break from convention to deliver new, impactful interactions that enhance everyday life.  “Samsung Galaxy foldables are built on the foundation of our openness philosophy, enabling new possibilities with complete customization both inside and out. Created in collaboration with our world-class partners, the next foldable devices offer unparalleled mobile experiences that meet the needs of our most dynamic users,” said Dr. TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “Through our unwavering focus and industry leadership, excitement for the foldables continues to grow. We’ve successfully transformed this category from a radical project to a mainstream device lineup enjoye

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