The Future of Smartphones: What we know so far about Vivo’s 2019 opening salvo

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In 2018, Vivo cemented its position as the innovator of the smartphone industry—always introducing breakthrough technology. From the Vivo X21, the first to feature an in-display fingerprint scanner, to the NEX series that boasts of additional impressive features such as a huge screen-to-body ratio, to name one.

The consistently remarkable releases just gets everyone all the more excited for what Vivo will pull out its sleeves next. An unofficial image circulating the web, of what might be the speculated V15 or the latest in the NEX series, shows that it might bring in a groundbreaking pop-up front camera.

The image suggests that this model that will truly highlight what it’s like to have a notch-less display has been in the works since early 2018. Meaning, the innovative OEM brand has been brainstorming how to create the smartphone with a full-screen display for a while now. And that this development might be the game-changer in the smartphone industry that we’ll get to see in the near future, if not soon enough.

Aside from the intriguing front elevating camera, rumors are that it will also jump into the triple-lens trend. Based on the image study, could we be looking also into a waterproof smartphone? While nothing’s certain at this point, what’s certain is that Vivo is keeping up the ante, and is definitely releasing something exciting this February.

Send GCash Ang Pao and Get a Chance to Win up to P88,888.88 this Chinese New Year!

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With the 2019 Chinese New Year just a few days away, it has been a tradition to share blessings through the "Ang Pao" - a red paper envelope containing a monetary amount as good fortune for the incoming year. And together with the Ang Pao, the number 8: a number that has long been associated with luck in Chinese culture, mainly for the fact that it sounds similar to a Chinese word that means "wealth”. So to start the year right, the leading mobile wallet in the Philippines, GCash, is holding a special CNY promo for its customers!

GCash users that will send digital Ang Paos worth a P1.00 minimum to at least two other users from February 1 - 14, 2019 will get a chance to win P88,888.88! Other rewards go from P1.88 up to P8,888.88.

To send an Ang Pao via GCash, a customer should just log-in to his GCash App, select Send Money, and select Send Ang Pao. Once there, a customer must select at least two recipients of a minimum of P1.00, enter a CNY greeting, and select one of the plenty Ang Pao designs. Even GCat is there.

“With GCash’s new Ang Pao feature, we enable the digitalization of the traditional red envelope for faster and more convenient distribution to our customers. Now, they can send digital red envelopes to anyone in the Philippines within seconds,” said Anthony Thomas, President and CEO of Mynt. Mynt is the operating company of GCash.

Also known as the Spring Festival in China, the Chinese New Year is a major date celebrated in communities around the world, with the 5th of February marking the Year of the Earth Pig. GCash’s special CNY offers follow the customs during the festival, where it’s traditional to share good luck through red paper envelopes which contain money.

Update to the latest version of the GCash App or download from the App Store or from Google Play to experience the time-limited Ang Pao promo. 

For more details, visit www.gcash.com/ang-pao-promo. Gong Xi Fa Cai! 

Getting a GCash account is easy. Just download the GCash App for free from the App Store or from Google Play and sign up for an account. Alternatively, you can look for @gcashofficial on Messenger and sign up.

To fund their GCash account, a user can visit over 16,000 GCash partner outlets nationwide, like 7-Eleven, SM Business Centers, Robinsons Business Centers, Puregold branches, and Villarica Pawnshop branches, and tell the cashier to cash-in to their GCash account. Cashing-in to a GCash account is free.

*Ang Pao redeemable only once per day

Be the Coolest Family with Samsung’s ‘Summer Sale Away’ Promo

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Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s time for Filipinos to bond in many fun and cool activities with their loved ones. With Samsung’s Summer Sale Away promo, families can now turn their ultimate summertime fantasy into reality with its line of digital appliances.

From February 1 to March 31, 2019, Samsung will give discounts of up to 20% off on its products. On top of these huge savings, a promo will reward three lucky winners with a 5-day/4-night Asian cruise with three of their loved ones to Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. Every Php 5,000 worth of purchase of registered Samsung Digital Appliances is worth one entry so families can get more chances of winning.

Enjoy the many benefits of having a Samsung Digital Appliance at home. Have an indoor picnic using the Smart Oven, a 6-in-1 kitchen partner that works as a grill, steamer, fryer, oven, microwave, and yogurt maker. It has 15 Cook with Ease presetsthat help create delicious and nutritious homemade dishes. They can also beat the heat and indulge in cold treats and desserts stored in the Food Showcase Refrigerator, which offers quick and easy access to your favorite food items.

Kids can enjoy their afternoon activities at home with the Wind-Free™ Air Conditioner that evenly distributes a cool breeze without the discomfort of direct air blow. Its Wind-Free mode also helps prevent kids from getting sick, allowing them to make the most out of their summer vacation. To help keep them fresh while they’re out playing, the FlexWash’s EcoBubble™ technology creates powerful bubbles to easily remove odors, sweat, and dirt while protecting delicates and large items. The all-in-one laundry partner can also handle multiple loads and accept forgotten garments mid-wash so no one will miss out on the season’s fun-filled activities.

With Samsung’s Digital Appliances, families can make this summer the best one yet. Visit the nearest authorized dealer, check Samsung Electronics Philippines’ official Facebook page, or visit samsung.com/ph to know more.

Get ready to see Captain Marvel in the flesh ! Globe At Home to fly one (1) lucky customer to exclusive “Captain Marvel” fan event in Singapore

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Who says you need to be Captain Marvel to fly?

Globe At Home customers with active subscriptions to DisneyLife will get a chance to fly to Singapore to attend an exclusive Captain Marvel fan event this month! To be eligible for the contest, a Globe At Home customer should have an active DisneyLife subscription, be of legal age, and have a valid passport.

To join, customers only have to fill up a registration form viawww.globe.com.ph/broadband/captain-marvel/form.html. Raffle draw will be on February 8, Friday, 6PM. You may learn more about this promo by visitingwww.globe.com.ph/help/broadband/disneylife-globe-at-home-captain-marvel-flyaway-promo.html.

Captain Marvel stars Brie Larson in the title role, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, and Gemma Chan and is set in 1995 where former US Air Force fighter pilot Carol Danvers transforms into a mighty hero and joins Starforce, an elite Kree military team. As she heads home to know more about her past and identity, Earth suddenly gets caught in a galactic conflict between two alien worlds.

The lucky winner will be able to see Larson, Jackson, Chan and the film’s directors Anna Boden and Ryann Fleck in person on February 14 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The promo is open to new and existing Globe At Home customers. So, there is no better time to get a Globe At Home Postpaid plan to catch and binge on your favorite Disney flicks with a FREE 6-month subscription to DisneyLife, along with many other exclusive freebies. For existing Globe At Home subscribers who wish to get DisneyLife and charge it to their Globe At Home bill, please visit www.globe.com.ph/broadband/add-ons.html. 

With Globe at Home, you will enjoy high-speed internet connection, unlimited data to stream your favorite content, and exciting perks courtesy of DisneyLife. You and your family can easily #PlayItRight and get the best digital entertainment experience right in the comfort of your home. 

For more information, follow Globe on Facebook and Twitter.

Promo valid from January 26 – February 8, 2019 per DTI-FTEB Permit No. 1181 Series of 2019.

Units at Amaia Skies properties selling out fast

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The rapid increase in the number of aspiring homeowners that opt for Amaia properties attest to Amaia Land’s remarkable commitment in providing affordable and sustainable homes for all. 

Settling down in your very own home, however, is an aspiration that takes time and patience—and occasionally, hefty costs—to achieve. But top-of-mind and affordable real estate developer Amaia Land offers Filipino families and individuals a way to fast-track the fulfillment of this dream: the Amaia Skies projects.

For instance, Amaia Skies ready-for-occupancy units are reportedly selling out fast, with just a few slots available at some of their developments.

Amaia Skies Cubao Tower 1, located at 5th Ave. Corner P. Tuazon Ave., Brgy Socorro, Cubao, Quezon City, has already sold 1,069 units with only 57 units still available. Tower 2, on the other hand, has sold 906 units with the remaining 136 expected to go soon. 

Existing and prospective residents savor Amaia Skies Cubao’s proximity to bustling Araneta Center with its multitude of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Yet, they are delighted to know that both towers have a swimming pool and a multi-purpose hall for those times when they choose to stick close to home. 

Over in Manila, Amaia Skies Avenida has sold 1,142 units, with 25 units still available. Homeowners in the high-density downtown property enjoy utmost privacy in their largeswimming pool, jogging path, and children’s play area. 

On the other hand, Amaia Skies Shaw, located on Samat Street, Mandaluyong City, has 22 remaining units left, with 1,326 of their units already sold. Like the Avenida tower, the Shaw branch also has a swimming pool and a children’s play area.

Finally, Amaia Skies Sta. Mesa, 757 units of which are already occupied, currently offers the remaining 145 units to aspiring homeowners. Located at Victorino Mapa St., Sta. Mesa, Manila, the Sta. Mesa project likewise features leisure amenities that include a swimming pool, a kiddie play area, and a landscaped garden. 

“All Amaia Skies projects are close to schools, recreational centers, hospitals, business establishments, as well as transport terminals,” Raizel Matibag of Amaia Land avers. 

“Major retail outlets and banks, such as Puregold, 7-Eleven, Ministop, and BPI have also set up shop at various Amaia Skies branches.”

Amaia Land brings the dream of owning an affordable and sustainable homes closer to hardworking Filipinos through easy payment options: cash, deferred cash, and bank financing.

Amaia continues to serve homeowners with affordable and sustainable developments that aim to elevate the Filipino living experience in a well-secured environment.

For inquiries about Amaia Skies and other Amaia developments, check out www.amaialand.com or follow www.facebook.com/AmaiaLand.