Huawei unveils Huawei P20 and P20 Pro! Specs Price Philippines

At an exclusive launch event held yesterday March 27, 2018 at the iconic Grand Palais, Huawei unveiled the much-anticipated HUAWEI P20 and HUAWEI P20 Pro!

Huawei P20 Pro | P20

The HUAWEI P20 Series features fashion-forward aesthetic that comes in chic new colors Twilight and Pink Gold achieved by applying several layers of NCVM optical coatings underneath the glass back so when light hits the glass, it refracts and creates a vivid gradual change of hue. Also comes in executive Black and Midnight Blue. Huawei P20 Pro has IP67 Water and Dust Resistance certification.

Ultra-thin bezels and impressive screen-to-body ratios for better viewing experiences with Full View 5.8-inch RGBW for HUAWEI P20 and 6.1-inch OLED for Huawei. Yep, Huawei made use of Notch to make room for front-facing camera and other sensors and facilitate the screen-to-body ratio.

Huawei Notch

Huawei Kirin 970

Packed within is Huawei own Kirin 970 Processor with  Mali-G72 MP12 Graphics. As for Memory and storage, Huawei P20 gets 4GB RAM while Huawei P20 Pro gets 6GB RAM, both have 128GB Internal Storage. If you need more storage then you have to make use of hybrid slot for microSD.

Huawei is keen to set new expectation in mobile photography with the debut of the HUAWEI P20 Series, for capturing professional quality images a truly effortless experience for everyone.

“We look for inspiration from artists to continuously evolve our approach to design and innovation,” said Richard Yu, Chief Executive Officer, Huawei Consumer Business Group. “The HUAWEI P20 Series builds on the legacy of our collaboration with Leica. With a breakthrough triple camera on the HUAWEI P20 Pro, an advanced dual camera on the HUAWEI P20, and powerful artificial intelligence on both, today’s most vibrant consumers can capture and share the brilliance of the world around them.”

Huawei P20 and P20 Pro is equipped with advanced camera setup with Leica certifcation.  The HUAWEI P20 Pro boast having the World’s first Leica triple camera - 40MP (RGB, 1/1.73" camera sensor, f/1.8 aperture) + 20MP (Monochrome, 1/2.78" camera sensor, f/1.6 aperture) + 8MP (Telephoto, 1/4.4" camera sensor, f/2.4 aperture) and Leica 3x telephoto (VARIO-SUMMILUX-H 1:1.6-2.4/27-80ASPH) lens for long-range photography of up to 5x Hybrid Zoom. Huawei P20 won't be left out with its Leica Dual camera setup - 12MP (RGB, f/1.8 aperture) + 20 MP (Monochrome, 1/1.23" camera sensor, f/1.6 aperture). Both has high resolution front  Camera at 24MP.

The HUAWEI P20 Series support 6-axis stabilization and 960fps super slow motion. Other than that AI-Assisted Photography, automatically identifies more than 500 scenarios in 19 categories and selects photography modes and camera settings to deliver best possible outputs. HUAWEI AIS keep things steady in handheld night shots for incredible long exposure images without a tripod. 4D predictive focus predicts moving objects and focuses on them with extreme efficiency to capture minute details of objects in motion.

No wonder, they reach new heights with Highest overall DxOMark scores in the mobile camera category – HUAWEI P20 Pro: 109; HUAWEI P20: 102.

Here is something new, Huawei P20 Series are ARCore™* supported devices with advanced AR capabilities.

As for connectivity, Huawei P20 and P20 Pro has complete set with WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC and direct connection via USB Type-C. Ohh No dedicated 3.5mm audio jack here as you need to make use type-c port for that. LTE Cat 18 will ensure you have ultra-fast data connection on the go. Make use of hybrid slot so you need to decide if you need a microSD or a second sim card.

Comes with Dolby Atmos sound system that breaks new ground for smartphone audio. Delivers wonderful Bluetooth audio quality too with HWA to support Hi-res audio files so you can enjoy true HiFi audio quality wirelessly. This surely compliment the immersive visuals for an immersive entertainment.

Carries 3400mAh Battery for Huawei P20 and 4000mAh for Huawei P20 Pro. Huawei SuperCharge Technology is supported for faster charging times.

European price is at EUR649 or around 43K PHP for Huawei P20 and EUR899 or around 59K PHP for Huawei P20 Pro. No word yet for Philippine Release or Pricing. So stay tuned...

Huawei P20 Specs:
Android 8.1 Oreo
Huawei EMUI 8.1
5.8-inch FHD+ (2240 x 1080px) RGBW Display
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
2.36Ghz 64-bit Octa-Core Processor
HiSilicon Kirin 970
Mali-G72 GPU
4GB RAM
128GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD via hybrid slot
Rear Cameras:
12MP (RGB, f/1.8 aperture) + 20MP (Monochrome, f/1.6 aperture)
1/1.23" camera sensor
LED Flash
Front camera:
24MP, f/2.0 aperture
Security
Face ID unlock
Fingerprint scanner
Connectivity
Dual Sim (Hybrid Slot)
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0
GPS, with A-GPS, GLONASS
4G+ LTE (Category 18)/ HSPA+ / 3G / 2G
NFC
FM Radio
USB Type-C port (power, data transfers, audiojack)
Dimensions: 149 x 71 x 7.65 mm
Weight: 165 grams
3400 mAh non-removable Battery
Huawei Super Charge
Colors: Twilight, Pink Gold, Black, Midnight Blue

Huawei P20 PRO Specs:
Android 8.1 Oreo
Huawei EMUI 8.1
6.1-inch FHD+ (2240 x 1080 px) OLED Display
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
2.36Ghz 64-bit Octa-Core Processor
HiSilicon Kirin 970
Mali-G72 GPU
6GB RAM
128GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD via hybrid slot
Triple Rear camera
40 MP (RGB, f/1.8 aperture, 1/1.73")
+ 20 MP (Monochrome, f/1.6 aperture, 1/2.78" camera sensor)
+ 8 MP (Telephoto, f/2.4 aperture,  1/4.4" camera sensor)
(VARIO-SUMMILUX-H 1:1.6-2.4/27-80ASPH) lens
Front camera
24-megapixel, f/2.0 aperture
Security
Face ID unlock
Fingerprint scanner
Connectivity
Dual Sim (Hybrid Slot)
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0
GPS, with A-GPS, GLONASS
4G+ LTE (Category 18)/ HSPA+ / 3G / 2G
NFC
FM Radio
USB Type-C port (power, data transfers, audiojack)
Dimensions: 149 x 71 x 7.65 mm
Weight: 174 grams
4000 mAh non-removable Battery
Huawei Super Charge
IP67 water and dust resistant
Colors: Twilight, Pink Gold, Black, Midnight Blue

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Next Generation Asus Zenfone 5 Series Launching This April for Philippine Market!

Geeks! Mark your calendars as this April 14, Asus latest Zenfone 5 Series will be introduce to the Philippine Market!

For its local launch, ASUS Philippines goes #Backto5 focused on strong mobile photography-centric smartphones with the newest ZenFone 5 series featuring premium designs as well as a new champions in mobile photography with latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.

THE MOST INTELLIGENT ZENFONES - THE ZENFONE 5Z & ZENFONE 5

The next-generation ZenFone 5Z is flagship package that comes with a beautiful 19:9 all-screen 6.2-inch SuperIPS+ display (ASUS’s first-ever phone to have this feature) featuring a 90% screen-to-body ratio, packed in a 5.5-inch body size protected with Corning Gorilla Glass. Accented with Asus signature concentric design, it gives a distinct and classy look that will surely captivate you and match your personal style.

Many first for this smartphone, as it is also first to harness the power of the latest Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform with Kryo 385 CPU, Adreno 630 Graphics, Hexagon 685 Vector DSP, and 3rd Generation AI platform. For Memory and Storage it is at 6GB RAM and 64 Internal Storage which give you abundant resources for flawless Android Oreo Performance as well as battery efficiency.

With SOC, ZenFone 5Z also gains Snapdragon X20 Gigabit LTE modem, delivering speeds for a 'wireless fiber' experience. Packs updated wireless connection with integrated 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® 5. For direct connection, makes use of USB-Type C for faster transfer rate, charging as well as future-proof connectivity.

For the budget flagship, you might want the ZenFone 5. Also feature the an exquisitely crafted design and is powered by the latest Snapdragon 636 Mobile Platform which also supports AI systems. For an instant blast of extra power, the exclusive ASUS AI Boost (also available on the ZenFone 5Z) optimizes performance for games and other demanding tasks.

The ZenFone 5Z and 5 features intelligent dual-camera systems that adapt and learn from your photographic eye, delivering stunning photos every time. Equipped with the latest flagship Sony® IMX363 sensor with large 1.4µm pixels, f/1.8 wide-aperture lens for its main 16MP Rear Camera as well as another 120° wide-angle secondary camera for taking more scenery and more of expansive panorama shot. The four-axis optical image stabilization (OIS) helps keeps thing steady to prevent blurred output. AI-enhanced camera features — including AI Scene Detection for 16 different scenes and objects, AI Photo Learning, Real-time Portrait and Real-time Beautification — ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5 lets you focus on subjects and scene quickly and adjust settings accordingly.

CAPTURE THE VIBRANCY OF LIFE THROUGH THE ZENFONE 5Q
The ZenFone 5Q is a youthful 6-inch smartphone featuring the world's first globally-announced true quad-camera system with high-resolution and wide-angle cameras at both front and rear.

ZenFone 5Q removes the limits on photographic creativity, with a high-resolution main camera — 20MP Sony at the front, 16MP at the rear — and, uniquely another secondary 120° wide-angle camera at both front and rear. Each camera works independently every time for perfect selfies, wefies, landscapes, portraits or groups shots.

The 6-inch Full HD+ IPS display has a Full View 18:9 aspect ratio and an ultraslim bezel, making the pocket-friendly ZenFone 5Q as compact as a standard 5.5-inch phone.

Powered by the Snapdragon 630 Mobile Platform, ZenFone 5Q delivers incredible performance and optimized power efficiency. Comes with advanced security - face unlock and fingerprint recognition and upgraded connectivity features — WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, LTE and has triple-slot SIM/microSD card — for a complete mobile experience like no other.

MARKET AVAILABILITY
The ZenFone 5 series has sparked the interest of many as comes with great design, upgraded internals, complete connectivity options and AI-Centered UI. This ZenFone generation pushes the envelope particularly ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5 being dubbed as the first ever line-up of most Intelligent ZenFones.

Full specs, pricing, online reservation of units and the bundled freebies will be announced in the next few days, so stay tuned to the ASUS Philippines Facebook Page and the ZenTalk Philippines Forum. Check out the event page here and join the fun.

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IP Converge Data Services, Inc. #DiscoverDigital 2018 Game Changing Nature of Productivity Applications

Local cloud services pioneer IPC (IP Converge Data Services, Inc.) opened its digital transformation seminar series this year with an insightful discourse on how productivity applications are changing the workplace for the better.

IPC Director for Marketing and Digital Innovation Niño Valmonte encourages business reps to find new and better ways to improve office productivity.

Dubbed as ‘Business over Beers,’ the first of IPC’s #DiscoverDigital series for 2018 was recently held at ASPACE Greenbelt, Makati. The event gathered more than 40 business representatives -- whose core competencies range from Information Technology, Media, Finance, General Trade, and Professional Services to discuss how cloud-based solutions like Google Maps, Google Chrome and Chrome devices, and G Suite can help boost office productivity, communication and collaboration.

Google works far more than just its search engine and email feature. Google Maps, for instance, aids in brand awareness and market research. It helps increase the business’ visibility online by managing its search ranking, as well as present data, locate mobile teams in real-time, and see how visitors use the maps’ functionalities.

Google Chrome provides organizations with advanced tools for a fast and secure web browsing experience, while its Chrome devices are managed and configured in the cloud and can take different forms -- from a conventional laptop, to a small box that plugs into any modern monitor, to a tiny device that plugs directly into an HDMI port on a screen. On the other hand, G Suite is a set of intelligent apps that can help employees share and work on documents at the same time, input data and create presentations, as well as interact with other employees.

Niño Valmonte, IPC’s Director for Marketing & Digital Innovation emphasized that “In the spirit of game changing, we came up with this live sitcom-type demo to show clients that, just like veering away from the usual events with product-centric slide presentations, there is a different and better way of getting work done faster, smarter, and easier. Optimum workplace productivity and operational efficiency is possible through Google’s G Suite, Maps API and various Chrome devices.”

With this activity, IPC invited businesses for a collaboration to use applications from Google Cloud, and see how these can improve the business.

IPC’s #DiscoverDigital campaign is composed of various activities that share the latest innovations, trends, and best practices that are shaping the world of business IT. These are addressed to empower Filipino enterprises and organizations, whether large or SMEs to keep ahead with the digital changes of the times.

To register for IPC’s #DiscoverDigital events, visit http://www.ipc.ph/discoverdigital and follow IPC on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

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Microsoft Celebrates International Women’s Month with #MakeWhatsNext Campaign

To celebrate the International Women’s Month, Microsoft launched the #MakeWhatsNext campaign that aims to encourage young women to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

“We want to change the way young women view STEM by letting them envision how technology, science, engineering can be tools used to solve global challenges; how their interests today could turn into a job of the future. We’re inviting girls to explore their passions further and gain insights from LinkedIn on how to make their dream job a reality. To make it happen, we are introducing all girls, including those from underserved communities, to female role models from different industries as well as hands-on, purpose-driven experiences where STEM concepts are linked to real-life situations,” said Dr. Daiana Beitler, Philanthropies Director, Microsoft Asia.

DigiGirlz 2018

In the Philippines, Microsoft gathered over 200 female learners from various schools for DigiGirlz 2018 -- an initiative to inspire young women to pursue careers in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

“The Philippines is one of the most gender equal countries in the world and is in fact the only Asian country in the top ten of the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap report in 2017. With DigiGirlz, Microsoft seeks not just to further improve gender equality in the country, but also to empower women to do and achieve more with technology,” said Hans Bayaborda, Managing Director, Microsoft Philippines.

The program seeks to Increase Awareness, Influence and Empower. Increase awareness about what we, together with our partners, are doing to reduce the gender gap in STEM. Influence audience to believe that STEM can lead to exciting and meaningful career paths, by enabling them to tackle big challenges impacting people and the world. Empower audience with resources to learn about computer science and STEM career paths.

Making Herstory
The 200 female learners in attendance had the chance to hear the stories of prominent female figures in various fields at the Asia Pacific College. Among the invited speakers were Deputy Speaker of the House of Representative Sharon Garin and Isabel Sieh, founder of Girls Will Code.

DS Sharon Garin enlightened and inspired young girls as she shared her experiences working in a male-dominated environment. She reminded the students to be brave, to talk louder, study harder and never let gender become a barrier in achieving more. “Education is the key to make women free,” she said.

Isabel Sieh

Isabel Sieh, at 15 years old is considered as the youngest programmer of the country, and is already proficient in Java, C++ and is starting out Python. She shared the story of how she founded her company at 11 and how her love for coding opened the door for more young girls to break the barrier and pursuit a career in STEM. Her company, Girls Will Code, is one that encourages young women to code, while debunking most of the myths surrounding the field.

Women from Microsoft also shared their own personal stories of empowerment. Microsoft Philippines’ OCP director Eileen Ong encouraged more girls to not be bound by gender stereotypes and pursue a career in STEM. Clarissa Segismundo, Microsoft Education Programs Lead, shared the value of taking risks, of the difference between learning-it-all and knowing-it all, and of the importance of finding your purpose.

The plenary also covered the importance of inclusion and diversity; how technology is making waves to equalize people with disability. The message? DigiGirlz of today who will become the women of tech tomorrow, will carry the torch to invent something that will eventually benefit the world.

Hour of Code

In addition to the plenary, the young women were invited to envision their careers, acquire new skills, and see the jobs of tomorrow related to STEM through coding sessions, soft skill workshops, and interactive demos on AI, Coding, and HoloLens. They experienced hands on coding by doing Minecraft’s Hour of Code with most learners finishing the coding session in less than hour!

“The stereotype that only men can excel in the tech and engineering industries is wrong. In this digital age, the future career opportunities will be in STEM, and we have a responsibility to encourage and support young women to follow this path. By choosing a career in STEM, young women and men will achieve their true potential and help change the world.” said Wendy Johnstone, Microsoft General Manager, Marketing and Operations. 

To learn more about #MakeWhatsNext, visit http://www.makewhatsnext.com/. To find out more about Microsoft Philanthropies’ initiatives in the Philippines, visit https://news.microsoft.com/apac/tag/microsoft-philanthropies/.

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5 Strong Qualities of the New Asus Zenfone 5Q | 5 Lite

Geeks! Excited for Asus New Zenfone 5Q | Zenfone 5 Lite? Well discover its 5 Q-ualities that makes it a great smartphone!

Zenfone 5Q

Lets start with its design and appearance, Zenfone 5Q is beautifully crafted with metal body sandwiched by 2.5D-contoured front and back glass yet still slim and light for comfortable hold. Exudes elegance and sophistication with bold color choice in Midnight Black, Moonlight White and Rouge Red.

Turning on the Zenfone 5Q, you will be captivated by its 6 inch 18:9 2K Full View Display. No distractions here as you get all screen that delivers entertainment-grade visuals fit for watching movies, games and other rich graphic content. Multitasking is also better as you have more screen for working with two applications at the same time.

Just do and work on your applications as the Zenfone 5Q can keep up with your needs whether for productivity or play. Makes use of Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Mobile Platform matched with 4GB RAM and 32GB Internal Storage. You will surely have enough resources as well as optimized for performance and efficiency giving you more runtime from its 3300mAh Battery.

Level up your photography with THE WORLD’S FIRST GLOBALLY ANNOUNCED TRUE QUAD-CAMERA SMARTPHONE, Zenfone 5Q is equipped with high resolution 16MP main rear camera and the 20MP Sony IMX 376 front camera. View the world in a wider perspective, as Asus added 120° wide-angle cameras for both the front and rear letting you take wider selfies, better wefies, and more scenery. With ASUS PixelMaster technology, get those professional-looking shots getting those bokeh with Portrait Mode; 10-level Beauty mode for those flawless selfies; or Go Full on Manual with Pro Mode for more creative control.

Zenfone 5Q: Standard | Wide Angle

Finally, a simpler, smarter and smoother ZenUI on top of Android Nougat making use of latest Artificial Intelligence. Less clutter and bloatwares with more engaging new design interface for easy usability as well as optimized for responsiveness and featuring personalized security with Fingerprint Sensor and Facial-recognition system. With A.I., the system learns from your usage and optimizes your applications and resource for efficiency and performance. Seems A.I. is not yet implemented even it is listed as feature on it asus product page. There is a fine print where Zenfone 5Q will be updated to Oreo and ZenUI 5.0 hopefully some A.I. function will be added. (Thanks to our readers for brining up this topic.)

Wew, we kept it at 5 but there's more to the new Zenfone 5Q like Upgraded 4G LTE, NFC, Tri-Slot card tray. Zenfone 5Q is one to watch out for its design, display, internals, camera and updated ZenUI. Set to be release in April and is said to be priced competitively. So stay tuned for news and reviews. ;-)

Asus Zenfone 5Q Specs
Android Nougat 7.0
6 inch 2K FHD (2160 x 1080) 18:9 IPS Display
2.5D Contoured Glass
64-bit Snapdragon 630
Adreno 508
4GB RAM
32GB Internal Storage
Rear Camera:
Main - 16MP Standard Angle PDAF
120° Wide Angle Camera
Front Camera:
Main - 20MP Sony IMX 376 f/2.0
120° Wide Angle Camera
Expandable via MicroSD
Dual Sim, Dual Standby
4G LTE | HSPA+ | 3G | 2G
WCDMA: Band: 1/5/6/8/19
FDD: Band: 1/2/3/5/7/8/18/19/28
TD: Band: 38/39/41
Wi-Fi 802.11a / b / g / n / ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz
Bluetooth 4.1
GPS, aGPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC
Micro USB
3.5mm Audio Jack
Sensors: Accelerator/E-Compass/Gyroscope/
Proximity sensor/Ambient light sensor/Fingerprint
3300mAH Battery
5V 2A 10 W

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Samsung Philippines Locally launch Galaxy S9 and S9+ Price Specs Philippines

March 9, 2017 at Grand Hyatt Hotel, BGC. Samsung Philippines proudly launch the New Galaxy S9 and S9+ with Reimagined Revolutionary Variable Camera with Dual Aperture.

Alongside with the launching, Samsung also introduced their brand ambassadors, Solenn Heussaff and Georgina Wilson who also took charge of the event. BJ Pascual joins the two as ambassador for Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+.

Ely Buendia wowed the crowd with his performances ending the event on a high note.

And as for the S9 and S9+....

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ is new iteration of popular flagship. Retains popular unique features with some improvements. Starting with the Infinity Super AMOLED Curved Display that gives you Full Immersive Visuals with No Notch to distract your view with 5.8 inch for Galaxy S9 and 6.2 inch for Galaxy S9+. Still IP68 Water and Dust resistance is here to cope with your adventurous lifestyle.

Looking inside, Samsung makes use of their own Exynos 9810 is 2nd generation 10mn processor matched with Mali-G72 GPU. S9 and S9+ will have different memory and storage setup. S9 will have 4GB RAM and 64GB Internal Storage while S9+ has 6GB RAM and storage options 64GB/128GB/256GB.

The Camera Reimagined. What a statement for Samsung as they push to revolutionary heights with introduction of variable camera setup with dual aperture rear cameras at f/1.7 and f/2.4. This does close the gap between digital camera's and smartphones. Aperture is the size of camera hole to which determines how much light enters to be processed by the sensors. More of inverse relationship as with lesser aperture value means bigger is the opening. Meaning f/1.7 will take in more light and should be good for low light shots while f/2.4 is good for super bright conditions. Aperture also affects depth of field, where it determines how blurred out the subjects. Another interesting camera feature is the Super SlowMo at 960fps which lets you record fast movement and slows it down. Comes with effects and sounds to make things more interesting.

Samsung also focuses on communications and with AR Emoji, they made it personal as you can create your own emoji that mimics you. With a snap of rear camera and you have your own emoji. You can customize it too.

Moving on, Galaxy S9 and S9+ has all the advance connectivity with regards to wireless (WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC) as well as direct connectivity via USB-Type C. Take things to the next level, gain pc-like experience as you connect your Galaxy S9 or S9+ and channel it to bigger screen and work as your pocket pc via next generation Dex Pad.

Fool-Proof Personalized Security... Yeah Fool! As with Iris Scanner and RGB Sensors detects your face to unlock your phone. This prevents other people from using your phone. If you don't want that then simple fingerprint sensor would be another alternate easy way to unlock your phone.
OOh for battery, S9 carries 3000mAh while S9+ has 3500mAh Battery. Supports Quickcharge as well as Wireless Charging.

Whoo talk about feature-packed smartphone as expected from leading smartphone-maker Samsung. Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ pushes boundaries with its ReImagined Cameras with Dual Aperture. Focused on entertainment with their Infinity Super AMOLED Display with no Notch distraction. Always performance level with Next Generation Exynos Chip plus a flawless Android Experience enhanced with Grace UI.

Get these beautiful flagship phones with S9 for 45,990 in new Lilac Purple or Midnight Black. The 64GB in same color options for S9+ retails for 52,990. S9+ 128GB in Coral Blue, Midnight Black and Lilac Purple is at 55,990. 60,990 for Galaxy S9+ in 256GB in Coral Blue or Midnight Black which is exclusive only for Pre-Orders.

Pre-Order comes with gift of your choice from AKG Speakers, Wireless Charger, or Discounts for selected Samsung Accessories. Although Pre-Order has closed at Samsung Stores,you still can via their partners - Globe, Smart, Lazada, ArgoMall.com and Abensons.com.

There is Trade-in, Trade-Up Program where in you can trade in your old phone and after evalution, you will know the net value of your phone to buy the S9 or S9+ plus 4,000 token.
So what you think? Will you be getting the Galaxy S9 or S9+?

Samsung Galaxy S9 Specs
Android Oreo 8.0
5.8 inch Super AMOLED WQuadHD+ (18.5:9) Infinity Display
Mobile HDR Certification
Gorilla Glass 5
Octa-Core Samsung Exynos 9810 Processor 10nm 64bit
Mali-G72 GPU
4GB LPDDR4 RAM
64GB UFS 2.1 Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD up to 256GB
Rear Camera: 12MP Super Dual Pixel (F1.5/F2.4) with Smart OIS
Front Camera: 8MP Smart AF f/1.7 aperture
960fps Super SlowMo Videos
Stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Surround sound with Dolby Atmos technology
Enhanced 4X4 MIMO / LTE Cat 18 / HSPA+ / 3G / 2G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz)
VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM
Bluetooth v 5.0
GPS, aGPS, GLONASS, Galileo BeiDou,
NFC, ANT+,
USB-Type-C
USB-OTG,  DisplayPort
Sensors:
Fingerprint Sensor
Face / Iris Scanner
Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope,
Hall Sensor, Geomagnetic, Heart Rate,
RGB Light, Proximity, Pressure
3000mAh Battery Non-removable
Fast Charging (Wired and Wireless)
Wireless Charging (WPC / PMA)
147.7mm x 68.7mm x 8.5mm,
163g

Samsung Galaxy S9+ Specs
Android Oreo 8.0
6.2 inch Super AMOLED WQuadHD+ (2960x1440 18.5:9) Infinity Display
Mobile HDR Certification
Gorilla Glass 5
Octa-Core Samsung Exynos 9810 Processor 10nm 64bit
Mali-G72 GPU
4GB LPDDR4 RAM
64GB/128GB/256GB UFS 2.1 Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD up to 256GB
Rear Cameras:
Wide Angle: Super Speed Dual Pixel 12MP AF sensor (F1.5/F2.4) with Smart OIS
Telephoto: 12MP AF sensor (F2.4)
Front Camera: 8MP Smart AF f/1.7 aperture
960fps Super SlowMo Videos
Stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Surround sound with Dolby Atmos technology
Enhanced 4X4 MIMO / LTE Cat 18 / HSPA+ / 3G / 2G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz)
VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM
Bluetooth v 5.0
GPS, aGPS, GLONASS, Galileo BeiDou,
NFC, ANT+
USB-Type-C
USB-OTG,  DisplayPort
Sensors:
Fingerprint Sensor
Face / Iris Scanner
Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope,
Hall Sensor, Geomagnetic, Heart Rate,
RGB Light, Proximity, Pressure
3500mAh Battery Non-removable
Fast Charging (Wired and Wireless)
Wireless Charging (WPC / PMA)
158.1mm x 73.8mm x 8.5mm
189g

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OPPO A71 2018 gets priced... Price Specs Philippines

OPPO upcoming A71 2018 smartphone gets priced ahead of its launch on March 10.

OPPO A71 2018

OPPo A71 2018 sports a 5.2 inch HD Display, it may not be an 18:9 screen but with Snapdragon 450 Octa-Core Processor at its core, it definitely run all your apps flawlessly including heavy gaming with its Adreno 506 GPU. RAM is at 2GB while it storage is only 16GB. You can expand it via MicroSD up to 256GB if you ran out of resources.

14nm Snapdragon 450 Processor

OPPO A71 2018 Camera

As for camera, it is equipped with 13MP f/2.2 single rear camera supported with LED Flash. Front camera is only at 5MP f/2.4. So far it should give you high resolution outputs. Will come with A.I. Beauty Technology and Bokeh effects to enhance your selfie.

A.I. Beauty Technology | Bokeh effects

Comes with basic connectivity requirements from WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS for wireless and MicroUSB for charging and direct transfers. 4G LTE is available for fast internet on the go. This is a dual sim handset.

Battery is at 3000mAh and with 14nm processor and modest seecification, definitely you last a day even of moderate usage.

Makes use of Color OS based on Android Nougat. No Fingerprint sensor here so Pin code or pattern unlock will have to do for unlocking your phone.

This promising budget gaming device is a steal and definitely will be a force to reckon with. Considering OPPO A71 2018 price is only 7,990 Pesos per cmkcellphones.com. See here:

OPPO A71 Price

It will be launching soon so there is few days of waiting before you can get this bang-for-buck gaming smartphone from OPPO.

OPPO A71 (2018) Specs:
Android 7.1 Nougat
ColorOS 3.2
5.2 inch 720p HD TFT Display
Snapdragon 450 Octa-Core Processor
Andreno 506 GPU
2GB RAM
16GB internal storage
Expandable up to 256GB via microSD
13MP f/2.2 Rear camera
5MP f/2.4 Front camera
4G LTE / HSPA+/ 3G / 2G
GSM: Band 2/3/5/8 WCDMA: Band 1/5/8 FDD-LTE: Bands 1/3/5/8/38/40/41
Dual SIM (nano-SIM)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.2
GPS, A-GPS
microUSB port
USB OTG
3000mAh battery
148.1 x 73.8 x 7.6 mm
137 g
Gold, Black

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ASUS X407 and X507 launched at Asus 360 event Philippines Specs Price

Asus Philippines held a grand event "Asus 360" at SM Megamall Fashion Hall as they are keen to introduce ASUS X407 and X507. Premium-grade Notebooks with NanoEdge Display powered by
Intel 7th Generation i7 Processor and comes with Personalized Security.

Asus X407 | X506

The ASUS X407 and X507 is the better notebook fitted for people that seeks great aesthetics, portability, and performance at a reasonable price range.

X407 and X507 feature Full HD NanoEdge display plus 178° wide-view technology that makes for an immersive viewing pleasure. They also have Tru2Life Video, through intelligent algorithms, it optimizes the sharpness and contrast of every pixel in every frame by 150% to produce incredibly vivid and realistic visuals;  while Splendid display technology optimizes imagery to provide richer, deeper and more accurate colors.

For a 15.6” laptop, X507 is extremely compact and portable — comes with a thin 21.9mm profile and weigh only 1.68kg. Meanwhile, the 14” X407 is only at 1.42kg. They are available in two color options of Star Grey or Icicle Gold.

Powered by up to 7th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors with NVIDIA® GeForce® MX110 discrete graphics coupled with dual-storage setup - 1TB HDD and M.2 SSD, the X407 and X507 can surely take on your requirements at work as well as the graphic intensive games that you play.

These Windows 10 laptops also support new and exciting Windows features including Cortana with voice recognition. For maximum convenience and compatibility, X507 includes a USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port, two USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI port and a microSD card reader, as well as 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® 4.2. Have a personal touch as they come with Fingerprint sensor for quick and easy logins with Windows Hello.

“Our goal this year is to bring closer a premium entry-level product that offers both productivity and entertainment to our Filipino consumers. At ASUS, we bring forward the best devices to complement a lifestyle that is performance driven, stylish with a kick of premium look yet very affordable,” shares Joey Nocom, ASUS Philippines Country Product Manager.

Vivobook | Zenbook Flip

Other than the X407 and X507, other Asus Notebooks graced the event Vivobook S15, Zenbook Flip 15, Asus X570 and Asus FX570. A Zen AiO was also being showcased.

The ASUS X407 and X507 will be available in the Philippines by third week of March exclusively sold in Lazada Philippines at price starting PHP 27,995 but will eventually be available nationwide to all ASUS authorized dealers and resellers by April 2018.

SPECS AND CONFIGURATION
	ASUS X507	ASUS X407
Operating system	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10
	Windows 10 Home
Processor	7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-7500U processor	7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-7500U processor
	7th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-7200U processor	7th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-7200U processor
	6th Generation Intel® Core™ i3-6006U processor	7th Generation Intel® Core™ i3-7100U processor
		6th Generation Intel® Core™ i3-6006U processor
Display	15.6” HD (1366 x 768)panel	14.0” HD (1366 x 768) panel
	45% NTSC color gamut and anti-glare coating	45% NTSC color gamut and anti-glare coating
Graphics	UP TO NVIDIA® GeForce® MX110 discrete graphics
	UMA
VRAM	up to 2GB GDDR5 VRAM
Memory	Up to 8GB DDR4 RAM	Up to 8GB DDR4 RAM
Storage Options	Dual-storage: 1TB/500GB HDD 5400rpm/7200rpm with 256GB/128GB M.2 SSD	Dual-storage: 1TB/500GB HDD 5400rpm with 256GB/128GB M.2 SSD
	Single drive model:	Single drive model:
	1TB/500GB SATA HDD 5400rpm	1TB/500GB SATA HDD 5400rpm
	256GB/128GB M.2 SSD	256GB/128GB M.2 SSD
Wireless	Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi with Bluetooth® 4.2	802.11ac Wi-Fi with Bluetooth® 4.1
	802.11b/g/n with Bluetooth® 4.0	802.11b/g/n with Bluetooth® 4.0
Connectivity	1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A	1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A
	2 x USB 2.0	1 x USB 2.0
	1 x HDMI	1 x HDMI
	1 x headphone-out & audio-in combo jack	1 x headphone-out & audio-in combo jack
	1 x microSD card reader	1 x microSD card reader
Battery	3-cell, 33Wh
Colors	Star Grey
	Icicle Gold
Size	364.8 x 266.4 x 21.9mm	328.6 x 246.3 x 21.9mm
Weight	1.68kg	1.42kg

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