Bring home the latest iPhone 16 series with Home Credit

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Exciting news for all Apple fans! Home Credit Philippines (HCPH), the country’s leading consumer finance company, now offers an incredible opportunity to pre-order the latest Apple iPhone 16 Series—through its flexible installment deals. Be among the first to unlock the power of the Apple iPhone 16 in the Philippines and make the experience easy with Home Credit.

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Pre-order the highly anticipated iPhone 16 from October 10 to 17 through Home Credit partner stores and take advantage of unbeatable deals and up to 24-month easy installment plans

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From October 10 to 17, customers can visit participating Home Credit partner stores to secure their pre-orders for the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, or iPhone 16 Pro Max. They can take advantage of the Apple One plan, which offers a 1% monthly interest rate for up to 24-month installment plans, and a 0% interest offer for up to 12-month payment plans.

“As we embrace a digital lifestyle, we all need excellent devices that cater to our everyday needs—whether working from our phones, communicating with colleagues, friends, and loved ones, staying updated on social media, or documenting life’s moments.

At Home Credit, we are committed to ensuring that Filipinos have access to the latest technology that they can use to empower their daily lives. With our flexible installment plans and special offers for the iPhone 16 Series, we are making it easier for everyone to experience this remarkable innovation without straining their budgets,” said Puneet Suneja, Chief Sales Officer of HCPH.

Those who are interested in availing can browse through their preferred unit and store location via Shoppingmall.ph. Once decided, eligible customers can proceed with the pre-order process with just one valid ID and get approval in as fast as one minute.

The iPhone 16 pre-order is available at Home Credit partner stores nationwide, including Abenson, Aerophone, Beyond the Box, Cellboy, Digimap, Digiplanet, Digital Walker, Fone Style, Gadget Headz, Greentelcom, In-box Personal Phone and Accessories, JI Telcom, Octagon, Power Mac Center, Silicon Valley, The Loop, Wiltelcom and 8telcom.

“Home Credit prioritizes its customers' experiences, which is why we are dedicated to making the process of obtaining flexible installment options easy and convenient. By offering quick approvals with just one valid ID required, we help our customers get the products they need without the hassle of long waits or too many requirements,” Suneja concluded.

Pre-order now with Home Credit and make upgrading or switching to the iPhone 16 easier than ever! Be sure to download the Home Credit App on Google Play or App Store for quick pre-approval of product installments or speak to a Home Credit sales representative at any partner store.

To learn more about the latest updates from Home Credit Philippines, visit its official website, www.homecredit.ph. You may also follow its official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts.

Home Credit Philippines is a financing company duly licensed and supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Be Pro for Less: Beyond the Box makes iPhone 11 Pro, Pro Max more affordable

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Our phones have become our greatest companion during this new normal. As we forge more and more connections online, forced to physically distance from everyone, we rely on the capacity and capabilities of technology to get us through our daily tasks.

But for Apple premium reseller and authorized service provider, Beyond the Box, it’s not just the day-to-day that matters. 

Beyond the Box has always advocated the use of premium gadgets in helping users expand their creative skills and potential, tapping into ingenuity even during these difficult times.

The pandemic may have taken away the privilege of capturing and creating freely, but Beyond the Box has always believed in pushing the limit.

“We believe in the power that technology can harness in us as individuals, as it helps us cultivate and pursue all the things we want to do, even within the comforts of our rooms. With the right gadget, the possibilities are limitless,” Alex Vallarta, Beyond the Box Brand Officer said.

Beyond the Box brings you the ultimate iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max bundle, giving you a deal you can’t resist with P10,000 off one of the most powerful and advanced smartphones ever made.

The iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max offers sophisticated features, the technology that you can count on in the middle of a pandemic that has forced us to stay within the walls of our homes.

“Many Filipinos have chosen to use this lockdown as an opportunity to discover more of their hobbies--from vlogging, reading, gardening--everyone has found something to hold on to during a time where everything seems uncertain. As a company, we want to make sure that every Filipino has the right tool to think outside the box,” Alex said.

Now more affordable with Beyond the Box, Apple products have always been a premier tool for work or studying, boasting an efficient operating system and features that allow its users versatility may it be in online or offline ventures.

The iPhone 11 with its advanced features, boasting the first triple-camera system providing its users with a great range of creative control in advanced photo and video editing. The Super Retina XDR is also perfect for catching up on films, gaming and the likes, giving the brightest and most advanced display in the iPhone. The A13 Bionic chip sets a new bar for smartphone performance and power efficiency.

From distance learning to working from home, Apple has always offered the best with its top of the line smartphones. With Beyond the Box, every iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 11 Pro Max cash or straight charge purchase comes with a freebie that will perfectly complement your at-home experience.

You can choose from powerful accessories such as the Momax Q.Power Sanitizing Box with Wireless Charger (SRP:P3,990); the Baseus GaN Quick Travel Charger 65W (SRP:P2,990); the Momax Pills True Wireless Earbuds (SRP:P3,990); or the Momax True Wireless 360 Speaker with Ambient Lamp (SRP:P2,990). Only one freebie for every unit purchased.

Freebies are exclusive to cash, straight charge, and select banks for installment payments. Selected freebie stocks may also vary across Beyond the Box branches. 

Beyond the Box offers various payment schemes, with P5,000 off on zero-percent installment payments up to 36 months. Customers may also opt to pay in three, six or 12-month installment methods through known banks such as BPI, HSBC, Citibank, Metrobank, BDO, Unionbank, Eastwest, PNB, RCBC, and Security Bank are entitled to freebies.

For payments made through BPI, Metrobank, Citibank, and HSBC only 24-month installment payments are entitled to freebies. Meanwhile, only 36-month installment payments through HSBC will be entitled to freebies.

Available at Beyond The Box branches located at Century City Mall, Virra Mall, Forbestown, Market Market, Lucky Chinatown Mall, Resorts World Manila, Southwoods, Uptown Mall, Piazza, Robinson’s Manila, Robinson’s Galleria, SM Baguio, Fairview Terraces and Veranza.

Switch unveils another store in Antipolo, Rizal

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Switch, Apple’s Premium Reseller in the Philippines, celebrate its 8th Anniversary with the unveiling of its 20th retail store at the second level of the upscale Robinsons Antipolo.

The new Switch store provides valued clients with instant and convenient access to a wide range of premium Apple products and accessories, as well as unparalleled service and solutions that cater to the evolving digital lifestyle of Filipino.

Switch boasts of its several authorizations from Apple including Apple Premium Reseller, Apple Authorized Reseller, Apple Premium Service Provider, Apple Authorized Service Provider, and Apple Authorized Education Reseller.

Other Switch stores including their Service Centers are located in the following:

Ayala Malls Solenad
Aracadia in Paseo
Marquee Mall – Angeles Pampanga
UP Technohub
The District Mall-Imus
The District Mall-Dasmariñas
Alabang Town Center
Glorietta
UP Town Center
EVIA Lifestyle Center
Bluebay Wal
Robinsons Mall-Las Piñas

​​Power Mac Center presents ‘Cinemansanas’

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Announces call for entries to digital short competition.

Power Mac Center call for entries to 'Cinemansanas,' a digital short film competition using Apple devices.​

Power Mac Center's Pixelworx 'Cinemansanas​' will also​ feature a ​series of workshops ​from​ four award-winning experts in the Philippine cinema ​that include Erik Matti, ​​Yam Laranas, Ricky Lee, Mario Cornejo and Monster Jimenez. 

Premier Apple reseller Power Mac Center launches Cinemansanas, a campaign for aspiring and established artists who have a vision in storytelling through film in the digital age. Cinemansanas is the second installment of Pixelworx, Power Mac Center’s advocacy of recognizing artists who break the standards of the art scene. It is celebrated with a series of workshops, live demos, and an ultimate art challenge.

This year, Cinemansanas dares artists to defy convention and create a short film using Apple devices. The digital short competition calls for short film entries with the theme “Designing for a Bold New World.” Entries may be executed in any form, i.e.,documentary, narrative fiction, and the like as long as they are original and shot and edited using Apple devices.

The contest has two main categories. The Student Category is open to all officially enrolled High School and College/University students while the Professional Category is for local residents. All finalists in the Student and Professional categories will qualify to win the People’s Choice Award.

Power Mac Center aims to honor the brightest and best local talents in contemporary creativity further by participating at the Adobo Design Awards Asia (ADAA) Open/Theme category: Digital Short Film. Student entries are automatically eligible to win the much coveted ADAA recognition (Student category) while professionals will have to pay a nominal fee of Php500 for their category.

“Power Mac Center challenges everyone to reconnect with their inner artist. We need a new breed of storytellers now and with the amazing things you can do on the iPad and iPhone, the only limit is your creativity,” said Joey Alvarez, Marketing Director of Power Mac Center.

The Student Category Diamond Award winner will receive Php30,000 worth of Power Mac Center Gift Cards, while the Professional Category Diamond Award winner will take home Php50,000 worth of Power Mac Center Gift Cards. Runners-up in both categories will get Power Mac Center Gift Cards and products as well. Meanwhile, special prizes await winners of the Adobo Design Award for Digital Short (Student and Professional categories) and the People’s Choice Award.

The deadline for submission of entries is on March 20, 2016. For the registration form and full contest mechanics, visit www.powermaccenter.com.

As in the previous year, Pixelworx Cinemansanas will feature a series of workshops led by brand ambassadors, as well as live demo sessions in select Power Mac Center stores. This year’s workshops will showcase some of the country’s premier figures in the film industry.

The chosen Pixelworx ambassadors are Erik Matti for Direction, Yam Laranas for Cinematography, Ricky Lee for Scriptwriting, and Mario Cornejo and Monster Jimenez for Film Production. It is a rare opportunity to have these distinguished film artists share their unconventional way of visual storytelling to equip participants with valuable skills that can help in their own filmmaking.

Apart from the workshops, also scheduled are in-store activities featuring live demonstrations of apps used for filmmaking. Topics include Digital Filmmaking with iMovie, Musical Scoring with GarageBand, and Final Cut Pro X for Mac OS. This will show how Apple devices can be used as instruments in crafting in any chosen medium, particularly in creating film masterpieces.

Interested participants may check the Power Mac Center social media accounts for the online registration announcement.

For more information, visit any Power Mac Center branch, or go towww.powermaccenter.com or call 855-8888.

More iOS Memory in a Flash: Introducing Leef iBRIDGE

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Leef has unveiled its highly anticipated mobile flash drive designed for Apple iOS devices, Leef iBRIDGE. 

Compact and convenient, this is a stylish plug-in memory accessory for iPhones, iPods and iPads. It gives users more storage space without needing to delete treasured photos, videos or music.

While there are many external memory solutions available to people with Android smartphones or tablets, Apple enthusiasts have been seemingly overlooked … until now.

Leef iBRIDGE plugs directly into compatible Apple devices with

Lightning connectors and allows people to:

• Backup their Camera Roll automatically and quickly move photos off their phone 

• Store your entire movie or music library externally to conserve internal memory and then stream media directly without having to worry about mobile data connection issues 

• Capture photos directly to Leef iBRIDGE so you never miss life's most memorable events when your iPhone runs out of memory 

• Share photos, videos and other content with friends or between devices simply and quickly

In terms of style, design and capacity, Leef iBRIDGE is the ultimate user-friendly gadget, trouncing the few other bulky external memory solutions available to Apple users. Available in sizes ranging from 16GB to 64GB, it has a sleek, ergonomic ‘J’ shaped appearance and neatly curves round the back of a device rather than sticking out awkwardly. It plugs securely into your device without forcing the users to remove protective cases or hold their phone awkwardly.

What’s more, Leef iBRIDGE features a standard Hi-Speed USB connector on the other end, meaning users can quickly share content cross platform with Macs or Windows PCs.

Using mobile devices to capture memories through photo and video, listen to music and watch movies, or work while on the move is now away of life for many iOS mobile users. The dreaded 

‘There is not enough available storage’ message has been the cause of frustration for Apple fans, but with Leef iBRIDGE, this no longer has to be the case.

“Leef iBRIDGE is compact, lightweight and complements iPhones, iPods and iPads as a standalone lifestyle accessory,” says Jonny Anderson, Partner and Director at Leef.

“It is ideal for those nervous about storing personal data in cloud applications. Leef iBRIDGE will be popular for Apple users who want to get more from their devices.” 

Leef iBRIDGE is quick and conserves power too, with no need for an internal device battery. For example, backing-up 500 photos to your Leef iBRIDGE uses less than 1% of your iPhone battery life. Leef iBRIDGE comes with a free iOS7/iOS8 Leef iBRIDGE App, available for download on the App Store.

Leef iBRIDGE is available in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities and pricing starts at P3,200. It is now available to purchase from PowerMac Center, Digital Walker, Beyond the Box, AShop, Switch, Mobile One, and Otterbox stores. 

You may also purchase Leef iBRIDGE from www.gearup.com.ph. 

Please visit www.leefco.com for more information.

It's Apple Watch's time to shine this April

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Apple Watch, the most advance timepiece ever created arrives this April.

Apple has finally revealed all regarding the Apple Watch, the wrist-based wearable it first introduced last September. Many of the Apple Watch’s particulars were already known, but here, for the first time, is a comprehensive look at what will no doubt become the world’s most popular smartwatch.

Apple is capitalizing on this idea by coming up with their own brand called Apple Watch.

"Apple Watch is the most personal device we have ever created," Apple CEO Tim Cook said onstage, repeating themes from the company's September event. "It's just not with you -- it's on you. And since what you wear is an expression of who you are, we've designed Apple Watch to appeal to a whole variety of people with different tastes and different preferences."

Cook called Apple Watch "the most advanced timepiece ever created." Pre-orders for the device start on April 10.

Apple Watch will have a 18-hour battery life. The device charges with a magnetic cable that snaps onto the watch's back. The gadget is also water-resistant, but not waterproof, so no swimming with the Apple Watch after all.

The aluminum and glass Apple Watch Sport with a plastic band starts at $349 or $400 for a model with a larger casing, while the stainless steel mid-tier model will start at $550 and go as high as $1,100 depending on what band it's paired with. The highest-end model, the 18-karat gold Apple Watch Edition, will start at $10,000 and goes as high as $17,000 when paired with Apple's gold-laden buckle.

The Apple Watch comes in two sizes -- 42mm or 38mm -- and three designs -- the aluminum-cased Apple Watch Sport, stainless-steel-cased Apple Watch and the 18-karat-gold-cased Apple Watch Edition. The aluminum comes with silver or space gray options, while the stainless steel comes in its namesake color or a space black version. The gold watch is available in 18-karat yellow gold or 18-karat rose gold.

There also are a variety of bands that can be easily swapped, including a Milanese loop of metal mesh with magnets, a leather band that auto-attaches, a segmented metal link band, a classic leather watch band, a leather loop band and a more plasticized sport band in bright colors. Individual prices for the bands span from $50 to $450.

Making sure the watch is fashionable and something people actually want to wear, the company also placed a big emphasis on designWhile at first glance it resembles Samsung's Gear smartwatches and other wearables already on the market, it provides more ways the wearer can customize it. Apple will provide a range of bands in various materials -- including leather and metal -- so users can tailor the product to their style.

Pre-orders will begin on April 10th. The device will start shipping on April 24th, and cost anywhere from $349 to $10,000 depending on style.

Collections

The Apple Watch is unique among Apple’s product offerings in terms of just how much variety it offers in terms of buyer options. To help clarify and define the available choices, the company has separated Apple Watch models into three distinct collections: The Apple Watch Sport, the Apple Watch, and the Apple Watch Edition. All three offer both 38mm and 42mm rectangular case sizing options, but materials and finishes vary by collection, as do the band options offered by default.

Apple Watch Sport

Apple Watch Sport has an anodized aluminum finish, which comes in both space gray and silver. These finishes will actually match most closely with the existing case materials of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, because of their matte look. The display of the Watch Sport editions are protected by a special ion-treated durable glass, similar to what is used on the iPhone, too. The Watch Sport will ship with a rubberized plastic sport band, which is available in a range of colors.

The Sport version of the Apple Watch is the most affordable in the range, but it also is the one that aesthetically most resembles the current iPhone models. Rubberized straps might not suit all tastes, but the interchangeable custom strap system Apple designed for all the watches mean users can easily change those out.

The Apple Watch Sport is $349 for the 38MM and $399 for the 42MM model.

Apple Watch

The Apple Watch is the middle-ground collection of the wearable, with stainless steel casing available in either a shiny polished silver or a glossy ‘space’ black. The stainless steel is paired with a sapphire crystal protective layer covering the display, which should provide additional scratch resistance vs. the basic Watch Sport model. Strap options on the Watch Collection include sport band, leather bands with multiple buckles and a leather loop, as well as a stainless steel link or Milanese loop bracelet. The choice of strap affects the price of the Watch collection.

The Apple Watch is $549- $1049 depending on band for the 38MM. The Apple Watch steel 42MM runs $599-$1099 for the same.

Apple Watch Edition

The Watch Edition uses the same sapphire crystal to protect its screen, but it comes in either rose or yellow 18-karat gold, which partially accounts for its much higher cost. The Watch Edition also offers exclusive strap options, including leather bands and sport bands with special 18-karat gold hardware in finishes matching the case of each particular model.

Apple Watch Edition will cost over $10,000.

Native Apps

Apple’s Watch has a lot to offer in terms of its watch functions, with various faces with customizable colors and detail views, and software-based “complications” that mimic their namesake on analog automatic and manual watches. Some complications include alarms, weather, sunset/sunrise, chronograph, upcoming appointments, interactive animations and more.

Power Mac Center presents Summer Workshop 2015 : “Shape your Imagination through Technology”

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Power Mac Center, through its Apple Authorized Training Center (AATC), presents a specialized educational opportunity for children to gain or enhance their digital skills during summer break with the return of Summer Workshop.

Summer Workshop 2015 incorporates the theme “Shape your Imagination through Technology” in its program offerings tailored to fit the needs and interest of children of different ages.

Early registration is now open for this annual seasonal program that will run from April to May.

Summer Workshop 2015 is designed to help young learners aged 4 to 16 years old to maximize their iOS and Mac devices through a variety of enriching topics. Trainings will be facilitated by Power Mac Center AATC Trainers who will engage participants in lectures and hands-on instructional activities to ensure learning while having fun.

“One of Power Mac Center’s thrusts is to promote digital literacy among the youth, and Summer Workshop 2015 exemplifies this advocacy by providing training programs that help these young learners acquire valuable knowledge and skills in this digital world,” Marketing Director Joey Alvarez said.

iPad Class is dedicated to children aged 4 to 6 years old. Programming, Digital Design, Animation & Music is for the 7 to 12 age group. Power Mac Center offers two batches and venues for accessibility and convenience. The first batch is scheduled at Power Mac Center TriNoma on the third week of April to the first week of May. The second batch will be held at the Greenbelt 3 branch from the second to third week of May.

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​Meanwhile, the Junior IT Specialist course is offered to youngsters 13 to 16 years old. Since the course requires more technical support, it will be conducted at the Power Mac Center AATC in Makati.

Package fee for a Full Course is P6,000 per student, while Half Course costs P3,500 per student. Interested participants are encouraged to register early as available seats per course are limited.

Equip your children with technological aptitude and let them explore digital creativity through Power Mac Center’s Summer Workshop 2015. 

Register online via at tinyurl.com/AATCSummerWorkshops2015.

For more information, visit Power Mac Center TriNoma, Greenbelt 3 or the AATC Makati, email workshops@powermaccenter.com or call 553-4211 or 6399.