Lenovo unleashes its Next Frontier Legion Gaming Devices, Now on Pre-Order

Lenovo unleashes its next generation Legion Gaming Devices with Legion 5, IdeaPad Gaming 3i, and Legion Tower 5i. Get special bundle featuring Legion accessories with every Pre-Order of the latest Legion Devices.

Legion’s latest devices are equipped with gamer-focused features - the TrueStrike Keyboard, delivers 100% anti-ghosting and sub-millisecond response times; Coldfront 2.0 thermal cooling,  better airflow and low temperatures while gaming; Dual Burn, better GPU and CPU optimization with boosted performance; and longer battery life made possible by NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, Hybrid Mode, and the Rapid Charge Pro.

Powering the new game-changing devices are the latest 10th Generation Intel Core H-series processors and AMD Ryzen 4000 Series processors as well as top of the line graphics with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti and RTX 2080 SUPER GPUs with Max-Q Design which allow for heightened realism and greater visual fidelity through real-time ray-tracing capabilities.

Experience gaming like never before with the Legion 5 (price starts at PHP 52,995) packing NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics, 8GB memory, and 512GB SSD storage. These laptops allow eye-popping visuals through their 15.6” FHD (1920 x 1080) display with 120Hz refresh rates and 1ms response times, leaving no room for stuttering and allowing more fast-paced action. The Legion 5 runs on AMD Ryzen 7 4800H Mobile Processor (8 cores; 16 threads).

Gaming without breaking the bank? Here is the IdeaPad Gaming 3i (price starts at PHP 46,995) has great specs to run graphic intensive games in high quality with its up to 10th generation Intel Core i7-10750H processor, 8GB memory, either 1TB HDD or 512GB SSD, and either an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or 1650Ti graphics card. The laptops delivers stunning visuals with 15.6” FHD (1920 x 1080) Display with 120Hz refresh rate as well as great sounds enhanced by Dolby Audio.

Early Buyers can get the IdeaPad Gaming 3i together with FREE IdeaPad Gaming Backpack (worth PHP 1,995), IdeaPad Gaming M100 Mouse (worth PHP 1,295), and Legion K300 Gaming Keyboard (worth PHP 2,495).

Made for those looking for a high-performance gaming battle station is the Legion Tower 5i (price starts at PHP 72,995). Tower 5i can do it all From gaming to max settings to running intensive programs utilising best internal configuration with 10th generation Intel Core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics card, up to 64GB memory, and up to 2TB of PCIe NVMe SSD storage. Encased in a 28-L sleek Phantom Black chassis, the Legion Tower 5i is a stunner with its ARGB-integrated transparent side panel and Legion logo in cool blue LED lighting. Connectivity-wise, the Tower 5i gets two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C and one Audio Combo Jack ports at the front, as well as one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, two USB 2.0, one RJ45 Ethernet, and three Audio ports at the back.

Pre-ordering the Legion Tower 5i will gift buyers with a Legion K500 Gaming Keyboard (worth PHP 3,995) and a Legion M500 Gaming Mouse (worth PHP 2,995). The Legion Tower 5i is exclusively available at the Legion Concept Store SM City North EDSA, and in all VillMan and Complink stores nationwide.

Pre-Order is from June 26 to July 11, 2020. Other than the Legion Accesssories, those who Pre-Order gets 3 Years Premium Care Warranty for select consumer devices. So what you waiting for Gamer Geeks? Want one? Pre-Order your Next-frontier Legion Laptop! For full list could check here:

Legion 7i

Legion 5Pi

Legion 5

Ideapad 3i

Legion Tower 5i

For complete mechanics of the Legion bundle promo will be available at viplegion.com. For more information on Lenovo Legion’s newest gaming devices, ‘like’ the official Legion Philippines Facebook page at fb.com/lenovolegionPH or visit lenovo.com/ph/en/legion.

foodpanda and PLDT Enterprise collabs for riders' SMART Ka-Panda exclusive Postpaid plan

foodpanda joins forces with PLDT Enterprise to provide connectivity solutions to ease their riders’ daily operations. This partnership birthed the SMART Ka-Panda Postpaid plan, a foodpanda exclusive mobile bundle for its riders to fully utilize the use of their delivery app, Roadrunner, and other navigational applications as well as bridge the gap between the riders and customers.

Jovy Hernandez, the ePLDT President & CEO and SVP & Head of PLDT and Smart Enterprise Business Groups shares about the collaboration, “We know that foodpanda  always wants to go the extra mile to make the experience of their customers more memorable. With this in mind, we’ve partnered with them to ensure that drivers be provided with the means to ensure service quality as part of the customer experience. Now, bringing good food into the everyday is made easier and more accessible.”

The program expected to supplement the different functions that a foodpanda rider is expected to fulfill on a daily basis.

Jao Manahan, the Community & Communications Manager of foodpanda  expresses “As our riders’ Community Leader, I always seek what is best for our riders. We enter partnerships with the anticipation of bringing value to the foodpanda riders community, therefore this collaboration with SMART & PLDT is expected to provide great help and assistance to our riders who make deliveries for a living,”

With the partnership, foodpanda aims to continue elevating the benefits they are providing to their riders.

“Moving forward, this partnership is expected to grow and prosper into new opportunities. More projects and campaigns are in the pipeline for this collaboration in an effort to provide new and exciting benefits for our riders. As such, this collaboration only marks the start of what we can do alongside SMART and PLDT, which makes us believe that opportunities are indeed endless when you have formidable allies on your side,” Manahan added.

Samsung Electronics and SISTIC joins Razer Southeast Asian-Invitational 2020!

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, has partnered up with Samsung Electronics and SISTIC to elevate the inaugural Razer Southeast Asian-Invitational 2020! With 10 countries, over 400 teams and 3,000 athletes taking part in the tournament, esports is certainly heating up in the region. As Southeast Asian nations gather for the largest Southeast Asian esports tournament of the year, the partnerships will aim to equip shout casters and streamers with the best-in-class technologies and broaden the reach of esports across the region.

“The SEA-Invitational was designed to bring countries together and recognize esports as a legitimate sport. The esports community is exhilarated to have brands like Samsung and SISTIC reaching out to express support,” said David Tse, Global Esports Director at Razer. “Our unique standing at Razer, as a lifestyle brand for gamers and a global leader in esports, has provided us the positional advantage to extend our network to both organizations and the community. We will strive to fulfill this mandate.”

Razer continues to promote the inclusive nature of the esports community by extending unique capabilities and knowledge of the esports industry, providing support to brands who are keen on exploring opportunities in this realm.

The SEA-Invitational 2020 will see national athletes compete in three major titles – PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile (PUBG Mobile), Defense of the Ancients 2 (Dota 2) and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) in anticipation of esports’ inclusion in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam next year. 

Mobile connectivity and gaming are now at the pinnacle of performance. With an existing ecosystem of mobile peripherals like the Razer Junglecat and Razer Kishi, Razer is proud to onboard Samsung Electronics as the Official Smartphone Partner for the SEA-Invitational 2020.

“We are honored to be part of an event that celebrates the incredible community of esports talents we have across Southeast Asia, while elevating the profile of gaming as a sport. Making awesome gaming experience accessible is at the core of the Galaxy A series, and we hope that this event can bring esports closer to more consumers in this region,” said Suchitra Wanatanakul, Head of Mobile, Samsung Electronics, Southeast Asia and Oceania.

This partnership brings the best of both worlds ensuring seamless connectivity and performance. The collaboration will provide the SEA-Invitational 2020 shout casters and streamers with Samsung Electronics’ latest mobile phones for the Galaxy A series – A51 and A71 devices, offering gaming-ready features - stunning AMOLED Display, performance-grade internals, long battery life, intelligent Game Booster and Frame Booster which enhance gaming experiences for mobile devices. 

To bring the streams to a wider group of audiences, SISTIC joins in with Razer to stream the playoffs and championships for SEA-Invitational on its newly launched streaming platform. SISTIC Live supports broadcasts and video-on-demand of art, sports, cultural and entertainment productions.

“As new forms of entertainment develop, audiences adopt new formats to be entertained. We are remodeling how SISTIC can support both physical and online events. We are extremely keen to explore esports, a genre that enjoys strong online viewership and live streaming globally,” said Joe Ow, Chief Executive Officer, SISTIC. “The Razer SEA-Invitational is a great opportunity for us to showcase the quality of SISTIC Live’s platform and reach out to a wider audience.”

Fans who sign up to view selected Razer SEA-Invitational matches on SISTIC Live gets a to win awesome prizes - Razer Gold, Razer Silver and Razer peripherals!

SEA-Invitational will kick off on June 26th, 2020 and culminate in the grand finals on July 10th-12th, 2020. Tune into Team Razer’s social channels on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch, for the live streams to support and cheer for your national teams . Live streams will also be available on SISTIC Live. More information will be announced on a later to date so will keep you posted.

For more information on SEA-Invitational 2020, please visit www.razer.com/sea-invitational or Team Razer’s Facebook page.

For more information on Samsung, please visit www.samsung.com/
For SISTIC Live, please visit www.sistic.com.sg/explore/2/20928

Lenovo extends its Premium Care Service for its customers as good gesture during the ongoing pandemic

Lenovo adds 1 year to its popular 2-year Premium Care warranty for select devices in its consumer lineup from July 1 onwards to provide better support to its loyal customers during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“At Lenovo, we are committed to putting our customers first, and this entails not only providing game-changing products but also extending them flexible and affordable technical support and solutions. The pandemic has disrupted day-to-day operations and pushed everyone to set up mobile working arrangements which leads to additional wear and tear to devices. Hopefully, with the added year of maintenance in our Premium Care service, our customers can spend their money on more essential goods in these trying times,” said Lenovo Philippines President and General Manager Michael Ngan.

This means that all new IdeaPad, Yoga, Legion, and IdeaCentre devices are now automatically covered for three (3) years with Premium Care’s International Coverage and Local On-site Service, while those with existing warranties may be upgraded to the same.

Premium Care provides direct and easy assistance from Lenovo technicians, fast resolution to PC troubles, and comprehensive support even outside of the user’s home country. Aside from covering the usual store and manufacturer warranty, it possesses the following customer services:

• 24x7 access to Lenovo technicians via phone, chat, e-mail, and WhatsApp
• Comprehensive support for hardware, peripherals, and software
• On-site Repair on the next business day
• ‘Getting started’ and ‘How to’ assistance
• Annual PC Health Check

Lenovo customers are assured of a hassle- and worry-free maintenance experience even in the middle of the pandemic.

The 3-Year Premium Care service is bundled for free upon purchase of IdeaPad, Yoga, and Legion laptops and the IdeaCentre and Legion Tower gaming desktops with Intel Core i5 or i7 and AMD Ryzen 5 or 7 processors. Covered Models are as follows:

IdeaPad Slim 5	IdeaPad Gaming 3i
IdeaPad Slim 5i	Legion 5
IdeaPad Flex 5	Legion 5i
IdeaPad Flex 5i	Legion 5pi
Yoga Slim 7	Legion 7i
Yoga Slim 7i	Legion Tower 5i
Yoga C940	IdeaCentre 3
IdeaPad Gaming 3	IdeaCentre Gaming 5i
IdeaCentre AiO 3

Meanwhile, those who want to extend their existing warranty for other Lenovo devices need to go to their nearest Lenovo or Legion Concept Store or any Lenovo authorized reseller and provide the needed information - model name of the device, its serial number, and the customer’s name and email address for the registration of the new warranty.

The extension from 2-Year Premium Care to 3-Year Premium Care costs PHP 5,300. Users are allowed to extend their Premium Care warranty up until six months before the expiration of their outstanding device warranty. For those with devices currently under Lenovo’s 2-Year Carry-In Warranty can upgrade to the 3-Year Premium Care Warranty solution for PHP 9,100.

For more information about Lenovo’s Premium Care warranty solution and tips on how to maintain your devices, contact Lenovo on Facebook > https://www.facebook.com/lenovophilippines/ or via WhatsApp at +63 23953354. You can also visit > https://www.lenovo.com/ph/en/premium-care.

Samsung Galaxy A31 Now Available! Price Specs Philippines

Samsung has release yet another midranger with their new Samsung Galaxy A31!

The Samsung Galaxy A31 comes in beautiful exquisite geometric design with a glossy finish in Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White and Prism Crush Blue. It houses a wide 6.4 inch FHD+ Infinity Super AMOLED Display that offers stunning visuals great for work and play.

Inside, it makes use of Mediatek Helio P65 Octa-Core Processor and Mali-G71 Graphics accompanied by 6GB RAM and 128GB Internal Storage. This should run a flawless Android 10 experience enhanced by Samsung One UI 2.0. You can have more storage if you want by giving it a MicroSD slot supporting up to 512GB via its dedicated slot.

For your photography needs, Samsung Galaxy A31 comes with Quad-Rear camera setup with 48MP Main, 8MP Ultra-Wide, 5MP Macro and 5MP Depth giving you variety in shooting your photos and videos. Take high resolution selfies and clear video chats via its 20MP Front-facing Camera.

Host up-to-date connectivity features from WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC and 4G LTE connecctivity as well as USB Type-C port for fast charging and Data Transfers. Comes also with dedicated 3.5mm Audio Jack for plugging in your headset or music accessories. This is a Dual sim handset so you have two sim card slot at your disposal. For Security, you get will be surprised to know it uses in-display fingerprint sensor embedded hidden with the smartphone screen.

Carries a 5000mAh Battery that supports 15W Fast Charging which should give you ample battery life to last you a day or two of moderate usage for playing, social media and regular phone use,

Priced for 14,990 Pesos! Spotted posted via MemoXpress Facebook Page as well as CMKCellphones.com. It is also offered by ePhone via Lazada Philippines and Shopee. You could also check via their branches as well as Samsung Concept Store iff they offer the unit already.

Samsung Galaxy A31 Memoxpress

Samsung Galaxy A31 cmkcellphones.com

Samsung Galaxy A31 Lazada ePhone

Samsung Galaxy A31 Shopee - ePhone

Samsung Galaxy A31 Specs:

One UI 2.0 (Android 10)
6.4 inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080) Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display
MediaTek Helio P65 Octa-core Processor

Mali-G71 GPU
6GB RAM
128GB Internal storage
Expandable via microSD up to 512GB
Rear cameras:
48MP F2.0 Main
8MP F2.2 Ultra wide
5MP F2.4 Macro
5MP F2.4 Depth
20MP F2.2 Front camera
Dual-SIM / Dual Standby
4G LTE / 3G / 2G
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4+5GHz
Bluetooth 5.0
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo
NFC

USB Type-C
3.5mm audio jack
Accelerometer, In-display Fingeprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
5,000mAh battery
15W fast charge
159.3 x 73.1 x 8.6 mm
185 g
Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Blue, Prism Crush Red, Prism Crush White

Samsung Galaxy M11 Now Available! Specs Price Philippines

Samsung outs their new budget Galaxy M11!

Samsung Galaxy M11 sports 6.4 inch HD+ Infinity-O Display which should give you wide screen suited for work or play. Powering the device is a capable Snapdragon 450 Octa-Core processor with Adreno 506 Graphics coupled with 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal Storage. If that s not enough you can expand storage more with its dedicated MicroSD Slot.

Features Triple rear Camera setup with 13MP Main, 5MP Ultra-Wide, and 2MP Depth Sensor. This should give you good variety when it comes to your photography needs. Front Camera is at 8MP for your selfies and video chats.

As for connectivity, Samsung Galaxy M11 covers the regular set with WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and 4G Data connectivity on-the-go. This is a Dual Sim Handset which should give you options for choosing your network. Uses USB Type-C port that is favourable as it is compatible with newer fast charging and quicker data transfers. Comes with fingerprint sensor on the rear for personalised security.

Carries a 5000mAh massive battery that supports 15W charging. This should provide you enough juice to last you a day of moderate use of social media, games or phone use.

Priced for 7,490! It is exclusively available via Samsung Online Shop and Online Partners like Abensons, Memoxpress, Lazada and Shopee.

Samsung Galaxy M11 Samsung Page

Abensons > https://www.abenson.com/samsung-galaxy-m11-black.html
Lazada > https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/samsung-galaxy-m11-3gb-ram-32gb-rom-64-hd-infinity-o-triple-camera-fast-charging-5000mah-battery-android-smartphone-free-capcase-32gb-microsd-card-i794474824-s2422196515.html?
Shopee > https://shopee.ph/product/57465664/5537210241/
Memoxpress> https://mxmemoxpress.com/product/samsung-galaxy-m11/



Samsung Galaxy M11 Specs
Android 10, One UI 2.0
6.4 inch HD+ (1560 x 720) Infinity-O IPS Display
Snapdragon 450 1.8GHz Octa-core Processor
Adreno 506 Graphics
3GB RAM
32GB internal storage
Expandable via MicroSD Slot Up to 512GB (dedicated card slot)
Rear Cameras:
13MP f/1.8 Main
5MP f/2.2 Ultrawide
2MP f/2.4 Depth
Front Camera: 8MP f/2.0
Connectivity:
Dual Sim / Dual Standby
4G LTE/ 3G/ 2G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n 2.4GHz
Bluetooth 4.2
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo
USB Type-C USB 2.0
3.5mm jack
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
5000mAh Battery
15W Fast Charging
161.4 x 76.3 x 9.0
197g

foodpanda launched PandaNation initiative for its Riders.

foodpanda launched PandaNation an initiative to make their constituents feel extra special amidst the ongoing pandemic in an effort to show their appreciation for their riders. Ever since April of this year, foodpanda was able to feed a total of 1,235 riders with the help of 41 partner restaurants nationwide.

Vendors offered their support to PandaNation in the form of meal packs and beverages as well as several sponsors also donated Personal Protective Equipment such as face masks, face shields, and rubbing alcohol to the riders whom are considered as front liners during this new normal. At the end of each PandaNation event, riders went home with a feeling of appreciation, which according to Jao Manahan, the Community & Communications Leader of foodpanda, was PandaNation’s goal all along. He says,

“Seeing the smiles and appreciation posts on social media from our riders melts my heart. It was the success indicator of this campaign. It was successful because of the hard work of our team, and the integration of our willing vendors. Without these machines, these smiles wouldn’t have been made possible”.

In addition to this statement, Ria Salanguit, the Cluster Head of Luzon in foodpanda, added that

“Our hardworking foodpanda riders, rain or shine, have always been key to the overall success of the company. With the new normal in place, I know this will create more opportunities and pave the way to granting more jobs to potential rider partners. This just makes me even happier because I know we have more reasons for giving back to others.”

With the success of this event, foodpanda aims to continue creating programs that will bring more smiles to the faces of their rider heroes.

Huawei Philippines officially launched Nova 7 SE 5G! Price Specs Philippines

Huawei Philippines launches their 5G Midrange, Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G!

Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G exudes elegance and beauty with its 3D Textured Glass in classy colours of Slver, Green, and Purple. Upfront is a 6.5 inch Punch FullView FHD+ LTPS HDR10 IPS Display for impressive stunning visuals.

Powering the smartphone is Huawei own Kirin 820 7nm Octa-Core Processor accompanied with Mali-G57 Graphics and with internal configuration of 8GB RAM and 128GB Phone Storage. You can expand via NM Memory Card (by Huawei) for up to 256GB. This setup would surely give you a pleasurable Android 10 experience enhanced by Huawei EMUI 10.1. Uses Huawei Mobile Services than Google Mobile Services meaning it does not have Google Playstore. You can download Apps and Games via Huawei AppGallery.

Equipped with Quad Rear Camera setup with 64MP Main, 8MP Ultra-Wide, 2MP Depth, and 2MP Macro Lens would make Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G a great companion for photography as well as Videography supporti up to 4K Video Recording, Dual-View Video, and Slow Motion Features. Take the best Selfies with its 16MP Front Camera even in low light with Super Night Selfie Mode.

Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G features up-to-date connectivity features with WiFi AC Dual Band, Bluetooth 5.1 LE, GPS and finally 5G for ultra-fast data connection on the go. Makes use of USB Type-C for direct connection supporting 40W SuperCharging and Data Transfer. For Security, side-mounted fingerprint sensor is available.

Battery is at 4000mAh which should give you enough juice to last you the day or two of moderate usage.

Priced for 19,990. It is now on Pre-Order bundled with 15GB Huawei Cloud Storage and Huawei Freelace. Pre-Order starts June 12-21, 2020. You could visit your nearest Huawei Concept Stores as well as Dealers nationwide. It has also been  spotted via Lazada Philippines. Look Here:

Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G Green

Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G Silver

Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G Purple

Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G Specs:
EMUI 10.1 (Android 10 Based)

6.5 inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080) LTPS IPS Display
Huawei Kirin 820 7nm Octa-core Processor
Mali-G57 GPU
8GB RAM
128GB storage
Expandable via Huawei NM memory card up to 256GB
(Hybrid Slot)
Rear cameras:
64MP f/1.8 aperture, 1/1.7" Sensor size Main
8MP f/2.4 aperture Ultra-wide
2MP f/2.4 aperture Depth
2MP f/2.4 aperture Macro

LED Flash
Front camera
16MP f/2.0 aperture
Dual-SIM (Hybrid Slot)
5G / 4G / 3G / 2G
WiFi a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Bluetooth 5.1, SBC, AAC
GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
USB Type-C USB 2.0
3.5mm Audio Jack
Ambient light sensor, Side-mounted Fingerprint scanner, Compass, Proximity light sensor, Gravity sensor
4000mAh Battery
40W SuperCharge
162.31 x 75 x 8.58 mm
189g

Grap Philippines launches GrabPay Card powered by Mastercard

Grab Philippines launches GrabPay Card, a digital-first prepaid card powered by Mastercard that extends GrabPay’s reach globally with unparalleled card security, hassle-free online payments and expanded rewards ecosystem to bring the convenience of cashless payments to more Filipinos. The user complete control via the Grab app.

GrabPay Card

In a survey conducted by Mastercard in the Philippines in April 2020, 40% of Filipino consumers are now using contactless payments more often in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The introduction of the GrabPay Card in the Philippines supports Grab’s direction to promote safer payments by doubling down on cashless services that help curb the spread of the virus.

“As cities slowly get back on their feet after months of lockdown brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, digital payments become the critical enabler to embrace this new reality. The launch of the digital GrabPay Card powered by Mastercard supports our mission of providing safer transactions and bringing more cashless opportunities to Filipinos not only for local transactions but also everywhere in the world,” said Jonny Bates, Head of GrabPay Philippines. 

The GrabPay Card is made possible with Grab’s partnership with Mastercard that aims to bring financial inclusion to the millions of underbanked and unbanked in Southeast Asia.

“Mastercard is pleased to further expand the partnership with Grab in Southeast Asia with the launch of GrabPay Mastercard in the Philippines. Now Filipino GrabPay users can enjoy a seamless digital payment experience through the GrabPay Mastercard. This partnership also gives GrabPay users access to an e-wallet that is now accepted worldwide, unlocking a whole new world of possibilities for them," said Rowell del Fierro, Country Manager, Philippines, Mastercard.

GrabPay Card Features:

Pay for everything online. The GrabPay digital card expands Grab’s online merchant ecosystem, allowing users to transact securely and easily online at nearly 53 million merchants worldwide that accept Mastercard cards.

Safe and secure cashless payments. As a digital-first card, the GrabPay card details are stored securely within the Grab app. It has an in-app card lock function enabled by Face ID and fingerprint biometric security, and PIN-protection that allow users to instantly suspend payments in case of lost cards or suspicious transactions.

Earn GrabRewards. Users can earn GrabRewards points for transactions made in millions of merchant-partners that accept Mastercard.

Unique benefits for Users. Users get Mobile Protection Insurance allowing them to pay for mobile postpaid phone bills using the GrabPay Card and receive protection against accidental damage or theft. The card is also equipped with E-commerce protection that allows users to receive coverage for online transactions in the event that a wrong and/or defective item is delivered, and incomplete or non-delivery of the item.

Regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), GrabPay is a mobile wallet that can be used to transact within and outside the Grab app safely and securely. With a 24/7 fraud detection engine, users are assured that their personal information and payment transactions remain encrypted and protected. To use the GrabPay Card, simply upgrade the GrabPay wallet by following the in-app verification process.

Activating the GrabPay Card is simple and easy:

1. Tap ‘Payment’ icon at the bottom of your Grab homescreen
2. Ensure you have activated and upgraded your GrabPay Wallet 
3. Tap ‘Get your GrabPay Card now’ to access your card details
4. Enter your PIN to secure your card 
5. Start using your digital GrabPay Card details for your online transactions

Enjoy the everyday cashless convenience of the GrabPay Card by upgrading your GrabPay Wallet today! For more information, visit https://grb.to/grabpaycardph.

Lenovo Philippines brings Smart Home Devices for Filipinos.

Lenovo Philippines gets smart by introducing a range of smart home devices. Lenovo brings new smart home devices designed to ease home management tasks and make families feel more comfortable.

“Smarter technology can solve problems, create opportunities, and ultimately transform the way we all live. Bringing our expertise as the world’s leading PC provider into our new smartphone and smart home technology solutions, we are able to give customers the ability to experience the world in a more intuitive, immersive way by providing end-to-end solutions across the entire customer journey. Our new smartphones bring people closer with integrated AI, powerful mobile processors, intuitive camera setups, and advanced biometric security at a lower price point. Ultimately, these devices and accessories will help create a more inclusive, trustworthy, and sustainable digital society for everyone,” said Lenovo Philippines President and General Manager Michael Ngan.

These new smart devices are part of Lenovo’s overall summer campaign, the “Lenovo Summer Sale,” launched live last May 26. The products will be available in Lenovo partner stores nationwide and online via Lenovo Mobile Flagship store on Lazada >  https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/lenovo-mobile-official-store/.

Lenovo Smart Tablets

Lenovo finds a smart way to utilise your Tablet for optimal use. Lenovo Smart tablets now offers a smarter home experience through Google Assistant as it functions as Smart Home hubs that allows you to control parts of a smart home such as lights and outlets as well as other home devices with the just of your voice. Get the information you need by just saying “Hello Google” or play your favourite playlist on Spotify or Youtube Music. Your Tablet won’t just be lying around collecting dust and would now prove to be a useful device inside your home.

Lenovo Smart Tablets will come in 8 inch and 10 inch variants - Smart Tab M8 LTE, Smart Tab M10 HD, Smart Tab M10 FHD PLUS LTE. They will feature Dual Speakers with Dolby Atmos for immersive sound experience. The three will come with Smart Charging Station that keeps it powered and active with Google Assistant’s Ambient Mode. There is also the Yoga Smart Tab an All-in-one with its built in kickstand as well as HiFi JBL Speakers if you want a more advance smart home device.

Lenovo Robot Vacuum Cleaner T1, T1 Pro, E1

Further enhancing the smart home experience, there is also the Lenovo’s Robot Vacuum T and E series that will keep your floors clean as you focus on more important tasks. With Automatic Dirt Disposal spontaneously empties dust bins for easy discarding. All three Robot Vacuums can readily be controlled and customized using the Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant app.

In addition to the smart devices, Lenovo is further bolstering customers’ overall technology experience by offering several new accessories.

HE08 Neckband Headset, HD 100 Wireless Headset, HT28 TWS Buds

The Lenovo’s HE08 Neckband Headset (1,495 Pesos), HD 100 Wireless Headset (1,995 Pesos), and HT28 TWS Buds (starts at 2,495 Pesos) can playback sound at farther ranges with Bluetooth 5.0. Coming with an ergonomic and comfortable design, the devices are also capable of playing for long hours but without giving you strain. The HT28 TWS Buds able to last six hours of playtime. The buds are also waterproof, making them an ideal accessory for the outdoors as they remove worries of water damage.

Lenovo Smartwatch S2

Powered by its Nordic 5283 processor, the Lenovo Smartwatch S2 is able to track sleep performance and outdoor movement. Its sensors measure motion speed and heart rate, and with its Sports Mode, the Smartwatch S2 becomes a great companion during workouts. The device is able to withstand day-to-day usage housed in zinc alloy frame, tempered glass display, and gets 3ATM water resistance. Priced for 2,995 Pesos.