Infinix' 5G capable gaming smartphone will be launched soon in the Philippines

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The NOTE 12 PRO 5G is coming to the Philippines this September 25.

Filipinos who want to experience the mind-blowing speeds of 5G internet, especially in their online gaming, won’t have to look far for an affordable option now—Infinix is set to launch the NOTE 12 PRO 5G in the Philippines this September 25.

With the NOTE 12 PRO 5G, an upgrade to the highly popular NOTE 12, the hot emerging smartphone brand looks to take gaming to peak performance in the Philippines by packing the device with #5GSmoothGameplay connectivity thanks to its 6nm 5G processor.

The capability for blazing-fast mobile internet adds to an already impressive feature list, which includes its 13GB SUPER RAM that superbly handles any game or app, 108MP rear camera for crisp images and video, an AMOLED FHD display for stunning and dazzling visuals onscreen, a 5000mAh battery and 33W fast charge for all-day performance, and a Monster Game Kit for the full mobile gaming experience.

The NOTE 12 PRO 5G will be available nationwide on September 26, with an exclusive Lazada sale from September 27 to 29 where it will retail at a special promo price.

Grab your own NOTE 12 PRO 5G later this month on the official Infinix kiosk and concept store nationwide, Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop, and see what peak gaming performance with 5G feels like! For more updates and info on the NOTE 12 PRO 5G, follow Infinix’s Facebook Page and website!

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About Infinix:

Infinix Mobility is a rapidly emerging technology brand that designs, manufactures and markets an expanding portfolio of smart devices worldwide under the Infinix brand, which was founded in 2013.

Targeting today’s youth with first in class technology, Infinix creates trendy, powerful and attainably priced smart devices that bring the latest technology on the market to users around the world at a time when they need it at a price that they want it.

For more information, please visit: http://www.infinixmobility.com/

Still Stuck on a Father’s Day Gift? Here’s a Last-Minute Tech Gift Guide for Any Kind of Dad!

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Father’s Day is fast approaching, and if you have been struggling or been too caught up to find the perfect gift for your dad, then this gift guide is for you! On your hunt for the best gift, a foolproof tip is to make sure it is something that he can use for a long time so that he can make the most out of it. Gadgets can be great investments as gifts because you can give quality items while also spending time teaching him how it works.

Whether your dad is keeping fit at any age, or is a binge-watcher, here is a detailed tech gift guide that will definitely fit your dad’s personality and your budget:

For the Stage Dad

Does your dad love to scroll through Facebook liking and commenting on photos, while also posting his #dadlife weekend and major family milestones? If he is, then the OPPO Reno7 5G series is the best gift you can give him this year! It boasts a 64MP rear camera, 32MP front camera, 4CM macro camera, and ultra-wide angle camera, and innovative AI-powered camera features like AI Highlight Video and Bokeh Flare Portrait to give professional-level portraits and videos. Allowing you to explore unlimited moments, you can help your dad take better photos for clearer, crisper memories he can always treasure and never forget even as he grows older. Retailing for Php 26,999, it is an investment piece that is worth it for the best and only dad you have in the world.

 

For the Entertainment Junkie Dad

You may have been waiting for the perfect time to replace your dad’s old phone, to help him level up on the virtual battleground. If so, the OPPO A96 is a no-brainer gift choice! Designed to be powerful, this gadget offers a strong battery life that gives you 50% power in 26 minutes, durable design that is safe from scratches, and a high-resolution camera to capture memories even in challenging lighting conditions. With a 6.59-inch HD display and a 90.8% screen-to-body ratio, your dad can keep powering up and streaming! Plus, its unique RAM expansion feature makes sure there are no lags or interruptions as he plays his favorite mobile games. Retailing at Php15,999, it’s a gift that will give you a bang for your buck!

For the All-Around Dad

Maybe your dad is the type not to be picky when it comes to his gadgets as long as it works, is reliable, and can keep up with whatever his lifestyle is. If you are looking for a more budget-friendly gift this Father’s Day that fits your dad’s criteria, the OPPO A76 which retails for Php 11,999 is a great choice to go for! It has a powerful battery to give a full day of enjoyment and a fast charging capability which gives 55% battery life in just 30 minutes of charging time. The A76 also has a smooth and slick 90Hz display for a great viewing experience, so he can keep up with his favorite shows and Youtube channels. Of course its camera is the same OPPO quality that ensures well-lit and clear portraits.

For the Health Conscious Dad

Introduce your dad to the world of handy assistants with the OPPO Watch Free as his new fitness companion! He will surely love being able to monitor his sleep journey and screen time with the OSleep All Scenario Sleep Monitoring feature to help him get better sleep daily. Your dad will also be able to monitor his fitness journey as the Watch Free is able to auto-identify exercising modes such as running, walking, rowing machine, and elliptical machine. The light and weightless comfort of the watch is also waterproof for any kind of workout or even for swimming! At Php5,999, the OPPO Watch Free comes with a supercharged battery that lasts for up to 14 days on a single full charge.

 

The Laidback Music Lover Dad

If your dad loves bopping to music that transports and gives him great sound quality, the OPPO Encore Air2 are true wireless earbuds that retails for Php 3,999. It delivers a higher sound quality than its predecessor while boasting a unique bass booster and clear vocals with the Enco Live Sound Effects feature which enables you to personalize your listening experience. These earbuds also have a noise cancellation feature, an enhanced touch control experience, and a 24-hour charge capability in its case with 4 hours on the actual buds for endless music.

Visit your nearest OPPO store today and grab the best gift for the best dad ever!

All OPPO gadgets are available via OPPO’s official stores on Shopee and Lazada, and OPPO Brand Stores nationwide. For more information, visit OPPO’s official website at www.oppo.com/ph or its official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines.

Here’s all the promos and freebies you can get at the OPPO 3.3 Super Brand Day!

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Treat yourself to a well-deserved upgrade as we enter a new month, with triple the excitement at the upcoming OPPO 3.3 Super Brand Day Sale. From March 3-7, you can get massive discounts, store vouchers and even free gifts when you shop your favorite OPPO gadgets on Shopee and Lazada.

Get a headstart on the weekend by catching up to 56% off on your favorite OPPO smartphones, including A16 3GB, A94 and Reno5 4G, beginning March 3. If you’re one of the first OPPO customers on the first hour of March 3, you can also take home a free pair of G25 earphones with your mobile device purchase. OPPO will also be giving away a free pair of G25 earphones with every Reno6 purchase, and a free DITO sim card with every mobile phone purchase throughout the duration of the sale.

Whatever your fancy, don’t forget to redeem free shipping vouchers - that’s Php50 off for Shopee and Php55 off for Lazada - with a minimum spend of Php500. Plus, collect store vouchers worth Php200 and Php400, for every minimum spend of Php9,999 and Php14,999 respectively. Lazada shoppers can take home a little extra, as you can also redeem Php100 vouchers for every Php1000 spent, and get 10% coins cashback with every purchase!

Get three times the fun during your super shopping spree with OPPO this 3.3!

For more updates and detailed promotion mechanics about the sale, visit OPPO’s official website at www.oppo.com/ph or via the official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines. Or visit OPPO official stores on Shopee and Lazada

Get ready to capture your summer moments in portrait with OPPO Reno6 Z 5G, now at Php17,999 from Smart Prepaid and TNT

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Get a headstart on your summer preparations by scoring a new smartphone with powerful camera features to capture #EveryEmotionInPortrait at a steal price!

Global smart device brand OPPO announces a special promo with mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc (Smart), offering the latest Reno6 Z 5G through Smart Prepaid for Php17,999, slashed off from its original price of Php19,999.

From now until March 31, 2022, get this exclusive discount when you purchase Smart-exclusive Reno6 Z 5G units through selected OPPO concept stores and partner dealers.

The OPPO Reno6 Z 5G is a content creator’s dream thanks to its 64MP Triple Camera Setup that helps capture your true emotions and best moments under the sun. It also has features like Bokeh Flare Portrait, AI Palette, and AI Highlight Video which enhance your photos automatically.

You can unwind by streaming a new show or playing your favorite mobile game with its wide AMOLED display from anywhere. The Reno6 Z5G also has a 4,310 mAh battery and a 30W charger which powers up the phone to 100% in 52 minutes.

Enjoy all your favorite online activities with the OPPO Reno6 Z 5G powered by Smart, the country’s fastest 5G mobile network according to Ookla, the global leader in mobile and broadband intelligence.

Experience and capture every emotion in portrait with the OPPO Reno6 Z 5G, available through Smart Prepaid and TNT where you can get the P2,000 off, up to 10GB free data plus calls and texts. Meanwhile, you can also avail of OPPO Reno6 Z 5G via Smart Signature M for postpaid. For more information, visit the OPPO Philippines Facebook page or Smart website.

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TECNO Mobile Spark 7 Pro: Awesome Features That Are #BigEnoughForYourDreams

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Take a step towards achieving your dreams, and ignite inspiration with Spark 7 Pro!

As it celebrates its first anniversary, TECNO Mobile continues to inspire its young-at-heart global consumers to never stop pursuing excellence. 

To mark this milestone event, the premium smartphone brand welcomes an awesome addition to its array of quality smartphones that are great to use for work, play, and online learning - the Spark 7 Series. Anything is possible with the Spark 7 Series, which ignites both inspiration and creativity through amazing features that are big enough for your dreams.

Unbeatable Features at Such a Steal

Get the extra spark of inspiration that you need to take that huge first step towards achieving your dreams. With its large storage capacity, Spark 7 helps you stay productive and also offers ample space to save important moments and memories that can motivate you to keep going.

Here are the key specs and features of Spark 7 Pro:

● Huge storage capacity of 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM and 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM

● Helio G80 – 2.0 GHz Octa Core Processor, capable of effortlessly running multiple apps at the same time

● HiOS 7.5 Operating System based on Android 11 with features that include WiFi Share, Phone Cloner and Smart Scanner

● 5000mAh battery that offers a standby time of up to 14 days, up to 18 hours of voice calling, 16 hours of web browsing, 22 hours of music playback when using earphones, 20 hours of video playback or 16 hours of offline gaming

● 6.6” HD+ Dot-in Screen with 720x1600 HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate

● 48 MP AI Triple Rear Camera with Quad Flash - 48MP Main Camera, 2MP Bokeh Lens, and AI Cam – with Quad Rear Flash, plus an 8MP Front Camera with Dual Front Flash for the perfect selfie, even in low light

● Smile Shot, which detects your smile automatically to instantly take a photo

● Professional shooting modes for capturing every dream moment, including Super Night Shot, Timelapse, Video Bokeh, and 2K

● Ultrathin body with fin-shaped design for a superior hand feel

● 3 eye-catching colors – Magnet Black, Alps Blue, and Spruce Green

Spark 7 Pro is priced at Php 6,990 for 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM or Php 6,590 for 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM. Get this smartphone at the TECNO Mobile Concept Store in SM North EDSA, as well as other partner retail stores.

You may also avail of the Spark 7 Variant with 3GB RAM + 64GB ROM for only Php 4,990 at TECNO Mobile’s online stores in Lazada and Shopee.

To further spark inspiration and creativity, every purchase of any TECNO Spark 7 Series smartphone will include a special collectible postcard that features designs by pop designer, Soleil Ignacio, and anime artist, Melone Flavor. Place these at your workstations or even your gaming areas to add a touch of art to your space, and help get your creative juices flowing.

Stay updated on exclusive deals and promos when you like and follow TECNO Mobile Philippines. Visit www.tecno-mobile.com/ph to learn more about your favorite smartphones and gadgets.

It’s raining deals and discounts this coming 8.8 for OPPO’s Shopee Super Brand Day Sale!

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Don’t snooze so you don’t lose! 

Calling all OPPO fans and users who are looking to score a new phone or gadget - set your alarms for the upcoming OPPO Super Brand Day Sale on Shopee. From August 8-12, score up to 40% off on bestselling A Series and Reno Series smartphones, like A12 4GB, A15s, A54 6GB+128GB, Reno4 and Reno5, as well as accessories, like Enco Buds and Band B1, and even a special offer on the all-new Reno6 Z 5G!

OPPO’s Sweetest Deal Yet

The mega sale extends OPPO’s offers beyond the usual Shopee 8.8 sale, so you can avail of more special discounts and freebies. Want to be one of the first to score the all-new Reno6 Z 5G? Get a limited time Php1000 discount on your order and a free pair of G25 Sports Earphones worth Php1499, when you purchase a Reno6 Z 5G starting August 6 until August 14.

During the five-day sale, all OPPO buyers will get FREE shipping for orders above Php3,999, as well as a FREE DITO Sim card with 10GB data for all smartphone orders. If you’re extra excited for the sale, you can start collecting Php200 store-wide vouchers from August 3, which you can use during the special OPPO sale period for a minimum spend of Php9,999.

Want more? Be one of the first 500 smartphone buyers on August 8 or checkout your new OPPO smartphone on August 11 from 8pm-11:59pm, and take home a FREE pair for G25 Sports Earphones worth Php1499! If you’re feeling extra lucky, OPPO will be having flash sales throughout the Shopee 8.8 Super Brand Day Sale to give you up to Php500 more on discounts for all participating gadgets.

So what are you waiting for? Add your favorite OPPO products to your Shopee cart and score big on infinite deals this 8.8 and beyond!

For more information on OPPO’s 8.8 Sale and Super Brand Day Promo on Shopee and a full list of discounts and offers, visit OPPO’s Official Flagship Store on Shopee.

5 tips to level up your content creation game with the realme 8

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The rise of popular social media apps like Instagram and TikTok means just about everyone can be a multimedia content creator if they want to, resulting in a lot more content to enjoy online. Because of this, content creation has become quite the passion for today’s generation, and realme, the number 1 smartphone brand in the Philippines, is committed to nurturing this passion and enabling the youth’s creativity.

While these social media apps make it easy for anyone to publish content for friends and followers, creating consistently beautiful images and videos—especially with only your smartphone—is something you’ll have to work a little harder to achieve. There’s no need to worry, though, because it’s not impossible to pull off with the realme 8 and its powerful photography features!

Here are a few tips to help you in creating great content using the realme 8.

1. Look for stunning locations to capture

The first thing to do when you start creating content is to make sure the shot looks really good. Half the battle is the location you’re in—if you can find a good, visually stunning location for your content, then it won’t be hard to make it eye-catching and beautiful. The realme 8’s main 64MP wide-angle lens can capture these alluring and dazzling locations with the best crispness and clarity to create some thumb-stopping photos and videos, so use it to your advantage!

2. Take as many photos and videos as you can

Chances are your first takes will not be the best takes you can use, so just keep shooting! No matter what you’re shooting, whether it’s a photo or video, take a lot of it so that you can have as many options as you need—sometimes the best one will be the one you take after the first. With the realme 8, you can keep shooting to your heart’s content with its impressive battery life thanks to its massive 5,000 mAh battery.

3. Try different perspectives

Don’t just hold up your phone’s camera in front of something! Try different angles to get different perspectives. The realme 8’s quad-camera setup in the rear has different lenses, such as an ultrawide and a macro lens, to make those out-of-the-box perspectives look good. You’ll never know what you might find when you try something unusual.

4. Try shooting at different times of the day

Shooting at more “dramatic” times of the day, like the golden hour in the afternoon or the blue hour before sunrise and after sunset, can help you create more beautiful shots and videos. Experiment with these different times to see what you can come up with—the realme 8’s cameras can expertly handle these various lighting scenarios.

5. Play around with various creative modes

While you can point and shoot with the realme 8’s camera, the built-in camera app also has different portrait modes you can try to produce even more creative shots. The special portrait modes include AI Color, Dynamic Bokeh, Neon Portrait, and AI Portrait, which you should play around with to see which ones pop out and catch your followers’ eye on their feeds.

There’s no photography need the realme 8 can’t handle—it’s a great partner for mobile content creation as it packs a lot of great features at a solid price. Capture infinity and start creating your best content yet for the whole world to see. Available in Cyber Black and Cyber Silver, get the realme 8 for only P13,990 SRP via realme’s official flagship store in Lazada and in over 500 realme stores and over 4,000 partner dealers nationwide.

About realme

realme Philippines is the country’s number one smartphone brand as of Q1 2021 trusted by the Filipino youth. Since its entry in the Philippine market in November 2018, the three-year-old brand has managed to establish a strong presence in a highly competitive landscape. realme continues to maintain its leadership by having a strong and wide network across the nation, solid partnerships with key players in various industries, and a customer-centric ethos across different silos of its business.

Delivering innovative smartphone line-ups, including the introduction of the 108MP camera technology in its latest smartphone launch, realme is committed in providing the best digital lifestyle experience to every Filipino. On top of that, realme also continues to cater to the needs of its customers by providing high quality service, that includes expanding their online & offline presence for nationwide availability, deploying 16 service centers to support after sales services, and actively engaging with the realme squad community.

"Speed Past Power" in Pursuit of Extreme Performance with New POCO X3 GT

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Powered by MediaTek's high-performance Dimensity 1100 5G chipset, POCO X3 GT is a high-performance powerhouse to run the immersive and demanding entertainment all-day.

POCO, a popular technology brand among the world’s young techies, today announced to global debut of POCO X3 GT, a performance speedster designated for entertainment and mobile gaming. It will be available soon in multiple regions, including Southeast Asia, Middle East, Latin America and Africa.

Starting at PHP 15,990, POCO X3 GT boasts a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chip with Dual 5G SIM, 120Hz DynamicSwitch DotDisplay, a high-resolution 64MP triple camera, and—for the first time ever on POCO smartphones—67W Turbo Charging technology to rapidly charge its 5000mAh(typ) high-density battery. Plus, POCO X3 GT is built tough, with Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus™ prevents most scratches and cracks.

"X series is one of POCO Global's three available product series, and it's gaining massive popularity. As of now, we’ve shipped more than 8.8 million* POCO X-series phones globally with our two X models, POCO X3 Pro and POCO X3 NFC. And as of July 25th, 2021, POCO has shipped a total of 20 million* smartphones since the initial launch of POCO F1 in 2018," said Kevin Qiu, Head of POCO Global. "And we’re excited to continue delivering on our customers' expectations with POCO X3 GT, a true powerhouse capable of the demanding mobile gaming and flagship entertainment experience."

Extreme performance powered by Mediatek Dimensity 1100

POCO X3 GT introduces multiple POCO X-series firsts. Under the hood, POCO X3 GT is a beast that's equipped with MediaTek's flagship-level Dimensity 1100 5G chipset. Dimensity 1100 stands out to deliver a faster CPU and better connectivity. This is developed on the back of a 6nm chipset, the first POCO smartphone equipped with this power-efficient flagship process technology. Power up a favorite game and be blown away by the leap in speed and efficiency. POCO X3 GT operates on the latest four powerful Arm Cortex-A78 cores at up to 2.6GHz, and four Arm Cortex-A55 efficiency cores. This CPU architecture, combined with an improved nine-core Arm Mali-G77 GPU running at 836MHz, brings more high-fidelity gaming to the device. Plus, you're well connected with an integrated 5G modem, dual SIM card slots, and WiFi 6 support.

Meanwhile, POCO X3 GT remains cool throughout thanks to LiquidCool Technology 2.0, the flagship-level liquid cooling that ensures long-lasting performance. To top this off, UFS 3.1's blazing fast performance makes accessing and saving files lightning fast, so you can do more and do it faster.

Experience immersive entertainment without interruption

The first POCO phone to feature 67W Turbo Charging, charging from 0% to 100% in only 42 minutes**, POCO X3 GT is designed to endure and react to the most demanding content. Its massive 5000mAh (typ) battery, keeps users powered all day, while its high-end display with flagship-level 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate makes POCO X3 GT highly responsive so users will never miss a beat. DynamicSwitch** from 30Hz to 120Hz intelligently adjusts refresh rate to match the needs of each content, largely optimizing power consumption.

POCO X3 GT has been tested to perform reliably even in high temperatures, while its display is Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus™ - a leading display material that's highly resistant to drops and scratches and arriving for the first time in a POCO phone.

To enhance user experience, POCO X3 GT comes with practical features users will enjoy day-to-day, such as multifunctional NFC*** and the flagship-level X-axis linear motor for a better haptic experience with every vibration of the device.

Playback breathtaking footage captured by 64MP Triple Camera

POCO X3 GT's cutting-edge features come together and shine through its versatile 64MP triple camera, including a 64MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, and 2MP macro camera. With this set up, capture not just Pro Time-Lapse shots and select the best shots from a burst of photos with AI Shutters, but also shoot like a pro with ample video recording features that'll empower users with tools to rival the look and feel achieved by professional vloggers. These include real-time bokeh video, while HDR video recording on both the front and rear cameras can capture a wide range of colors and depth. Once that perfect shot is recorded, one of 8 cinematic movie filters can be applied, or users can select from one of five vlog templates.

When viewing their favorite entertainment formats, users will be mesmerized by realistic stereo sound. Flagship-level dual speakers certified by Dolby Atmos® offer an immersive audio-visual experience.

Upgrade your style with three premium colors

POCO X3 GT has been freshly designed to showcase a more refined, premium look. The rounded edges and lightweight design, weighing only 193g with a thickness of 8.9mm, offers a comfortable grip. POCO X3 GT is available in three stylish color- Stargaze Black provides a classic glossy finish, while Cloud White and Wave Blue give a dash of personality in contemporary design.

POCO X3 GT will be available in two variants. The 8GB+128GB variant will retail at PHP 15,990 while the 8GB+256GB will be sold at PHP 17,990 exclusively via Lazada. Both will be available for purchase at an early bird price of PHP 14,990 and PHP 15,990 respectively on August 3 for the Global Open Sale and the August 10 for the Local Sale.

*POCO internal data as of July 2021

**DynamicSwitch: 30Hz/48Hz/50Hz/60Hz/90Hz/120Hz

***NFC functions may vary in some markets.

Xiaomi Takes the No. 2 Spot in Global Smartphone Market for The First Time

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Beijing, CHINA, July 16, 2021 – Canalys, the leading global market research firm, launched its Q2 global smartphone market report in which Xiaomi took second place with a 17% share and an 83% YoY growth, surpassing Apple.

Canalys expressed that Xiaomi is now transforming its business model from challenger to incumbent, with initiatives such as channel partner consolidation and more careful management in the open market. Canalys commented that Xiaomi's new goal is to displace Samsung to become the world’s largest vendor.

In a letter to all employees, Lei Jun, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Xiaomi, pointed out that becoming the World's No. 2 is a key milestone in Xiaomi's history. After five years of self-improvement under extremely difficult conditions, Xiaomi's product capabilities have been enhanced significantly - they paved the way for the premium market segment and increased its market share. Xiaomi will continuously strengthen its core capabilities and cement its place as the second largest smartphone brand.

In Q4 2020, the global shipments of Xiaomi reached 43.4 million units with 31.5% YoY growth, surpassing Apple for the first time and returning to the third place. In Q1 2021, Apple rose to No.2 with 15% of global smartphone market share, followed closely by Xiaomi with its 14% of market share. Xiaomi's global smartphone shipments were 49.4 million units back then with 69.1% YoY growth.

Since Xiaomi launched its first premium flagship Mi 10 series, it has been continuously innovating in critical areas, such as imaging, display, charging, smart manufacturing and more. Xiaomi is invested in achieving breakthrough in premium market, bringing cutting-edge leading technology to consumers, and helping to shape the direction of the industry.

Xiaomi has been the first to bring numerous industry-leading technologies to market. In camera technology, the company introduced the 108-megapixel camera, the GN2 camera sensor and an innovative liquid lens. In display, it has been pioneering the technology research of the third-generation under-display camera. Xiaomi has also led in battery charging, realizing 200W wired charging and 120W wireless charging for the very first time. In addition, it was the first to introduce graphene-based lithium-ion batteries and second-generation silicon oxygen batteries. Xiaomi is also a pioneer in mobile phone ceramics, leading the trend of industry exploration.

In addition, the first phase of Xiaomi's smart factory has started operation. Its production lines are automated and capable of manufacturing a million high-end smartphones per year, it is also a huge lab facility which enables Xiaomi to research new materials and technologies as well as test advanced manufacturing and production processes.

Innovation is part of Xiaomi's culture and the company invests considerably in R&D and recruiting the very best talent. Xiaomi has invested nearly RMB10 billion in R&D in 2020, this year the number is expected to increase by 30-40%. At the beginning of 2021, Xiaomi announced the biggest engineer recruitment drive in its history: 5,000 engineers in one single year, which will occupy 20% of total employees. Meanwhile, Xiaomi has launched multiple talent incentive initiatives such as one million US dollars award project for technology talents, young engineers incentive plan, etc. Nearly 700 young engineers of Xiaomi were granted 16 million shares, following the incentive plan just in the month of July.

Xiaomi's global expansion as well as the transformation in new retail channels have been an important driving force in helping the company become the second largest smartphone manufacturer. According to the latest global smartphone data of Canalys, Xiaomi is expanding fast in overseas markets, reaching over 300% YoY growth in Latin America market, over 150% YoY growth in Africa and over 50% YoY growth in Western Europe. According to the Q1 2021 Results Announcement of Xiaomi, Xiaomi smartphones have entered over 100 markets worldwide, ranked No. 1 in terms of smartphone market share across 12 markets and ranked No.2 in Europe. It is also No. 1 in India for years.

About Xiaomi Corporation

Xiaomi Corporation was founded in April 2010 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 9, 2018 (1810.HK). Xiaomi is an internet company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an Internet of Things (IoT) platform at its core.

With an equal emphasis on innovation and quality, Xiaomi continuously pursues high-quality user experience and operational efficiency. The company relentlessly builds amazing products with honest prices to let everyone in the world enjoy a better life through innovative technology.

As of the second quarter of 2021, Xiaomi is the no.2 smartphone brand in the global smartphone market. The company has also established the world's leading consumer AIoT (AI+IoT) platform, with 351.1 million smart devices connected to its platform, excluding smartphones and laptops. Xiaomi products are present in more than 100 countries and regions around the world. In August 2020, the company made the Fortune Global 500 list for the second time, ranking 422nd, up 46 places compared to 2019. It also ranked 7th among internet companies.

Xiaomi is a constituent of the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, Hang Seng TECH Index and Hang Seng China 50 Index.

For more information about Xiaomi as a company, please visit https://blog.mi.com/en/

Your more relaxed and reliable companion: OPPO A54 6+128GB Now Officially Available for only PHP9,999

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Nowadays, with our work and home life merging together, we are always on the lookout for gadgets that we can depend on for our daily grind, while also helping us unwind after a long day. Today, global smart device brand OPPO officially releases the newest A Series smartphone, A54 6+128GB, which does all these and more.

Your newest favorite A Series smartphone is now available exclusively via Shopee and Lazada at only PHP 9,999.00. Supported by a larger and fast-charging battery, octa-core processor, and ultra-large memory capacity, you can surely relax and rely on OPPO A54 6+128GB RAM.

“We value the Filipino tech-consumer preferences, especially on pricing and the smartphone’s value-for-money features that one can enjoy amidst the evolving digitally-dependent lifestyle. OPPO proudly introduces the newest A54 6+128GB variant that is packed with features that help you relax as you do your daily grind with your smartphone,” OPPO Philippines Vice President for National Sales Zen Han.

Always reliable, always relaxed smartphone

Made for users who are always on-the-go and always on their smartphones, the new OPPO A54 6+128GB runs on a Mediatek Helio P35 Octa-core Processor that has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of ROM for a smoother, faster smartphone experience while maintaining the phone at high power with its 5,000mAh battery capacity.

Its 18W Fast Charge gets you right back on your feet to fully charge your phone in only 2 hours and 23 minutes. If you’re looking for a quick charge, ten minutes will get you as much as a 13% charge, so you won’t miss out on important tasks.

It also takes pictures clearer with its 16MP Front Camera while the rear camera features a 13MP Main Camera, a 2MP Macro Camera for close-range shots, and a 2MP Bokeh for brilliant bokeh shots that blur the background and highlight the subject of the photo.

To enhance your photography experience, A54 enables you to take photos even against a bright light but retains the details of the photo with Backlight HDR. It also enhances shots in all environments with Dazzle Color, balancing the saturation and brightness. In fact, AI Scene Recognition is able to intelligently recognize up to 23 different scenarios including green plants, fireworks, birds, sunrise, and sunset.

Additionally, OPPO made sure users are receiving a reliable product with consistently remarkable quality by doing various strict tests including radiation, climate, slight drop, and signal, etc, A54 6+128GB achieve the industry standard of IPX4 Waterproof under the laboratory setting condition. But this is just one of the Other Precision Quality Tests that ensure you will get 5 layers of protection.

To know more about the latest OPPO A54 6+128GB, visit OPPO’s official website at www.oppo.com/ph or its official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines.

#LiveLifeAtFullSpeed with OPPO A94 Now Available in the Philippines

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Global smart device brand OPPO officially announced the availability of its newest entertainment powerhouse, OPPO A94 via Livestream on its official Facebook page. The all-new A94 is designed for young trend seekers and mobile gamers who are looking for a powerful and reliable device that can keep up with their video and gaming needs to #LiveLifeAtFullSpeed. The latest A-series innovation is now available nationwide, via online stores, partner dealers, and leading e-commerce platforms for only PHP13,999.00.

OPPO A94 offers Filipinos a higher-performing smartphone experience with its 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 as well as camera features such as Dual-View Video, and AI Color Portrait Video powered by 48MP Main and AI Quad Cam, with a 7.8mm Ultra-Slim and Flowing Light Design making it the perfect phone to give you a creative edge.

“With the ever-evolving content consumption behavior of Filipinos, they need a smartphone that’s value for money and can keep up with their fast-paced lifestyle, be it for gaming or capturing moments with their friends and loved ones and that’s where OPPO A94 comes in. Today, Filipinos can #LiveLifeAtFullSpeed as OPPO A94 as it is finally available in the Philippines,” said OPPO Philippines Marketing Director Raymond Xia.

Gaming at Full Speed

OPPO A94 runs at optimal performance thanks to its powerful MediaTek Helio P95 Octa-core Processor. This runs on 2 ARM Cortex-A75 Prime Cores that operate at up to 2.2GHz. 6 ARM Cortex-A55 Efficiency Cores also operate at up to 2.0GHZ. This means you’ll enjoy a faster app startup time, more responsive on-screen touches, and less lag allowing you to make most of your creative and gaming time.

Backed by a powerful processor, OPPO A94 will also be sure to immerse you in your game with smooth graphics, optimized network latency, and Real HD Sound that’s powered by Dirac. In addition, OPPO A94 comes with a baked-in Cooling System that’s tailored to optimally dissipate the heat emitted by resource-intensive games making sure you will champion a lag-free gaming experience.

With OPPO A94, you’ll enjoy every moment of the latest and your favorite games without distractions. A suite of gaming modes makes sure that messages are delivered subtly without completely interrupting your game. Game Focus Mode, a feature exclusive to OPPO, blocks all notifications including calls, gestures and even on-screen volume prompts. Gaming Shortcut Mode reduces the time it takes to cold start previously opened games by cutting out background resources that would otherwise need to be loaded, splash screens that feature studio logos, and even game walk-throughs.

For multi-taskers, Game Floating Window won’t interfere with your gameplay as a minimized screen won’t exit out of the game entirely. Rather, the game continues running as a floating window on-screen while you’re replying to emails or catching up on an urgent task for work. With the Bullet Screen Message, messages are scrolled across the screen but don’t force open pop-ups or interfere with your gameplay.

Photography and Dazzling Videos

OPPO A94 features a set of 48MP Quad Camera, 48MP main camera and a 32MP Front-facing Camera perfect for taking videos day and night. To add depth to your photos and videos, the main camera works in concert with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, 2MP macro camera and 2MP mono camera.

The AI Color Portrait Video is getting an upgrade on OPPO A94 and can now also be used to capture beautiful videos. Like its photography variant, AI Color Portrait Video works by recognizing the person in the video shot with OPPO A94 and can intelligently distinguish the person from their background. To better showcase your creativity, OPPO A94’s Monochrome Video highlights and enhances a single RGB color in any shot, while filtering out all other color pallets, adding a splash of drama to your footage by juxtaposing contrasting colors.

For vloggers and those who rely on their phones to record their daily lives, OPPO introduces a new way to capture two perspectives at once. Dual-View Video lets you record footage from the front-facing and rear cameras simultaneously.

OPPO A94 also brings back the AI Beautification 2.0 to individually enhance the natural beauty, including facial contours and skin colors, and the AI Scene Enhancement 2.0 which recognizes 20 types of landscape shots and improves the color saturation and contrast ratio pixel-by-pixel. Equipped as well with Soloop, you can easily edit videos with filtered, subtitles and music into shareable movie-quality clips.

Live More with Longer Battery Life

OPPO A94 enables you to continue living your fullest life as it showcases a larger 4310mAh battery and 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 technology. When your battery has been nearly depleted, 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 reliably and rapidly charges OPPO A94, granting you 2.9 hours of watching on YouTube for just a 5-minute charge.

When you are down to the last few percentage points of battery life, OPPO A94 has All-day Smart Power Saving which offers several power-saving modes to keep your phone powered.

 

Slim and Fashionable Design

The A-Series is known for its slim design concept and OPPO A94 is no different. With this generation, you’ll enjoy a sleek design thanks to a 7.8mm Ultra Slim Body weighing only 172g, and rounded out with a 3D curved battery cover.

To pack in cutting-edge hardware including the Quad Camera and a larger battery, all the while keeping the phone slim, OPPO had to think big to keep the design small. The battery cover is only 0.55mm thick, while the screen dissipates heat through a slim 0.1mm graphite plate. OPPO A94's shock and drop resistance is enhanced by optimizing the stacking of small motherboard components and by strengthening the protection of its structural components.

OPPO is also introducing its brand new Flowing Light Design concept, which showcases a gentler and warmer look to the phone. What is notable about Flowing Light Design is that it uses a composite panel used on the back cover. This adds a high degree of transparency that’s comparable to glass, but manages to convey a complex matte, yet glossy texture that’s glare-free and soft.

 

Live Life at Full Speed Now

#LiveLifeAtFullSpeed as OPPO A94 is already up for grabs starting, March 26, for only PHP 13,999.00. Now available nationwide in two colors, Fluid Black and Fantastic Purple, the OPPO A94 is available in all OPPO concept stores, partner dealers, and e-commerce partners Lazada and Shopee.

Need more ways to get your hands on OPPO A94? OPPO partners with Globe Telecom and Smart Communications for exclusive postpaid deals and plans. With Globe Telecom, OPPO A94 is available with its ThePLAN 999 with PHP 1,200.00 cashout and can be availed via Globe stores or at www.shop.globe.com.ph.

You can also get your own OPPO A94 from Smart Communications via the Smart Signature Plan 999 with cashout at Smart Stores across the country and the Smart Online Store.

To know more about the latest OPPO A94, visit the OPPO Flagship Store at Lazada and Shopee, the OPPO Philippines’ official website at www.oppo.com.ph or its official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines.

 

Xiaomi offers amazing price drops for the Redmi Note 9 series

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Xiaomi just announced amazing price drops for its Redmi Note 9 series!

Get a Redmi Note 9s 4GB + 64GB variant now for only PHP 9,490 (from PHP 10,490) or a 6GB + 128 GB variant for only PHP 10,490 (from PHP 11,490). Meanwhile, you can also purchase a Redmi Note 9 Pro 6GB + 64 GB variant at PHP 10,990 (from PHP 11,990) or the 6GB + 128 GB variant at PHP 11,990 (from PHP 12,990).

The Redmi Note 9s introduces Snapdragon’s powerful 700 series processors to the Redmi Note series for the first time. The Note 9s includes a 720G processor and a 5020mAh (typ) ultra-high capacity battery. It also supports 18W fast charge and comes equipped with a 22.5W fast charger in the box.

Combine this with an improved design featuring a 3D curved glass back for a good grip and maximum comfort plus Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for added toughness and durability, a 48MP AI Quad camera and a 6.67” FHD+ Tiny DotDisplay (another first for the Redmi Note series) and the Redmi Note 9s truly does give you the power to win!

Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 9 Pro offers a flag-ship level quad camera. The 64MP main camera clearly captures your favorite moments and the ultrawide-angle lens, macro lens and depth sensor, will ensure that you get the best results to capture moments you want to remember. The Note 9 Pro also supports 4K video and offers new movie modes and video filters so you can record life in a spectacular way.

When it comes to performance, the Redmi Note 9 Pro provides faster and more powerful study, work and entertainment experience with a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 720G chipset, with a large battery of up to 5020mAh (typ) and an ultra-fast flash charge of 30W to ensure you don’t run out of power.

You can also avail of the Redmi 9A 2GB + 32 GB variant for only PHP 4,690.  The Redmi 9A offers an immersive 6.53” HD+ display with blue light protection certification, a massive 5000 mAh battery, increased processing power with the MediaTek Helio G25 processor and a 13MP AI rear camera. 

The Redmi Note 9 series is available in Authorized Mi Stores and official retailers nationwide.

For more information, please refer to mi.com.