Online Bonding and Fun Leveled Up with the Xiaomi Redmi 10

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As quarantine restrictions continue to prevent us from being physically together, it's easy to be consumed by loneliness and boredom at home. All our interactions are limited to being virtual-only but that doesn't mean it won't be as fun as it could be face to face.

Introducing the Redmi 10, a smartphone packed with flagship-grade features to deliver performance that exceeds expectations, allowing you to stay better connected during the pandemic. Here are some reasons why this device is a must-have most especially now.

See each other in stellar detail with Redmi 10's killer camera and display

The Redmi 10’s 50MP ultra-high-resolution main camera means people can see you in utmost quality during video calls and conferences and its large 6.5” screen with FHD+ resolution means you will also see who you're talking to in the best quality possible. Conversations don't have to feel distant because with the Redmi 10's camera and display combination, it will feel like there is no screen dividing you from being with your loved ones.

The Redmi 10 is also accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide camera, 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor that gives you perfect tool to capture important moments of your life and share with your friends and family. The device also packs a suite of stylish filters to add flair for your shots, as well as panorama selfies perfect for selfies with all your family members.

Long-lasting battery and fast charging feature equals longer conversations and shorter waiting time

Video calls can sometimes last for hours, especially when you’re talking with your family and friends who you don’t get to see or bond with often because of quarantine. And if there is one thing to expect from long hours of using your phone, it is a drained battery and a long waiting time for it to recharge. This is a big hassle, especially if you’re really into the conversation and you don’t want it to end.

Well, with the Redmi 10’s massive 5000 mAh battery, you can have hours of video calls, virtual hangouts and endless messaging without worrying about your phone running out of charge. It’s also equipped with AdaptiveSync technology - meaning that the Redmi 10 automatically adjusts its refresh rate based on your content, keeping your battery alive longer as it’ll boost refresh rates only for those moments when you need it. And when the time comes that you need to plug it in, it’s 18W fast charging and in-box 22.5W charger will have your phone ready and you can reconnect with whoever you want to in no time.

Dual speakers and unique reading mode feature to add color when you feel gray during isolation

In case you want to have a dance party at home, here’s the perfect sound system to blast your favorite tunes as you dance the night away. Redmi 10 comes with MIUI 12.5 out of the box and offers an immersive audio experience with its dual speakers. Or, maybe you’re in the mood for a Netflix watch party with your friends – just grab some popcorn and enjoy as many films as you want with crystal clear audio. But if you’re just in the mood to surf through the internet and explore the vast world of social media, Redmi 10’s Reading Mode 3.0 feature is perfect to relax your eyes as you flip through your favorite content. Whatever you're in the mood to do, Redmi 10’s got your back!

Large storage, Maximum performance with an elegant design in the palm of your hand

With two variants available – 4GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB, the Redmi 10 can store any and as many apps as you would like. There's also no need to worry about lagging or overheating as the Redmi 10 is powered by a 2.0GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio G88 processor. Designed from the ground up to perform with its lightning-fast GPU, Redmi 10 takes your mobile performance to new heights with powerful hardware and next-level features.

All of this is contained in a device with a sleek design that is a joy to hold. It’s available in 3 beautiful colors; matte Carbon Gray and Pebble White with a classic, smooth fingerprint-proof finish, and a beautifully textured glossy Sea Blue.

The Redmi 10 is available in the official Xiaomi Lazada and Shopee. The 4GB+64GB and 6+128GB variants can also be availed through Home Credit at 0% interest in 6 months for as low as ₱913/month and ₱1,033/month respectively.

Stay updated on the latest Xiaomi news through their official website and information portal at https://www.mi.com/ph/ or follow the official Xiaomi Facebook and Instagram pages for other updates.

 

From Malls to Mobile: How Home Credit Redefined the BNPL Experience

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There is no doubt that the global pandemic has accelerated digital transformation, changing our day-to-day lives. Due to current events, the digital shift that was supposed to take years happened in a blink of an eye – putting the spotlight on businesses and how they make an effort to innovate their products and services.

For Home Credit, it did not come as a surprise since their digital efforts started years ago knowing that digitalization, especially in the financial industry, is the next big thing. Their journey started from their launching in 2013, where they already proved to be a gamechanger in the financial landscape.

Coming from a predominantly unbanked market like ours, Home Credit came into the picture and started catering to Filipinos with little to no credit history and providing affordable installments for their gadget and electronic needs. This is what we now call as “buy now, pay later” and despite the term finding its fame during the pandemic, it’s actually a relatively old concept – and Home Credit has long been considered a pioneer and leader in this industry.

Not only has it solidified its footprint as the country’s leading consumer finance with a presence in over 9000+ stores nationwide, it has also rapidly grown its mobile presence in recent years through the My Home Credit App in Google Play Store which now has more than 9 million app users, putting their total customer count to almost 8 million.

As they celebrate their 8th year anniversary, their growing customer base will continue to enjoy several of its offers through physical touchpoints at partner retail stores as well as explore contactless options through the My Home Credit App providing every need in just one place – loans, pay bills, buy load, contactless payments, shopping through partner stores, exciting discounts, and so much more.

Home Credit’s one-minute approval for loan applications is known as the fastest in the industry. Including simple requirements, interested borrowers can apply in partner retail stores all over the country. As the pandemic pushed us to convert to contactless means, Marketplace – one of the features of My Home Credit App – was introduced as the one-stop-shop to browse big-ticket items, compare deals and products, and apply for loans, all within the app. Redefining the traditional way of shopping and the buy now pay later experience of Filipino consumers, they are the first consumer finance provider to offer pre-approval in the mobile app.

Beyond offering easy installments, Home Credit now offers easy payments. With the introduction of its newest payment option Qwarta, Home Credit customers will be given as much as P10,000 additional spending limit within the app to increase their purchasing power. Qwarta can be used to pay bills without additional cost, shop or buy load with discounts, or purchase via QR Code.

The Home Credit app now houses telco load from all networks, over 200 billers, and can also scan QR codes at 50,000+ partner brands and merchants nationwide, allowing customers to stretch their budget on countless shopping scenarios. And even better news, by using the app at selected stores, customers can enjoy up to 50% off through its SMILE discounts program.

Home Credit’s financial literacy campaign has also evolved through the years. For the longest time, they have made it their purpose to teach the basics of budgeting and saving to ordinary Filipinos through the ‘Juan, Two, Three‘ campaign. Staying true to this mission but having in mind the effects of the pandemic, they started leveraging on digital platforms to deliver financial literacy concepts through their official website, social media and mobile app – this time with their newest program dubbed as “DigitizEd”.

“Home Credit introduced a lot of firsts to the Philippine market, and this is a testament of how well we anticipate the needs of the consumers and continue to innovate our services and offerings to meet those demands. Having evolved over the past 8 years, we want to offer a 360° service and be your go-to partner for all your financial needs” said David Minol, Home Credit PH Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Celebrate with Home Credit as they turn 8 this year by keeping yourself posted on the latest announcements and special promos – one of which is the much-awaited awarding of their 8 millionth customer who will receive exciting prizes sponsored by (brand partner). For more information, visit www.homecredit.ph and follow Home Credit at www.facebook.com.homecreditph.

Sold out in just 6 minutes! realme Pad achieves excellent launch sales on Shopee

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The brand makes a stellar debut in the tablet category with the realme Pad selling out on Shopee in only 6 minutes after its launch.   

  

2021 is proving to be an exceptional year for realme Philippines as it has continuously solidified its position in the tech industry across different categories. After emerging as the country’s no. 1 smartphone brand for two consecutive quarters this year, in addition to being the no. 1 watch and True Wireless Stereo (TWS) brand for Q2, the brand also recently proved its mettle in an entirely new category with the successful debut of its first-ever tablet, the realme Pad.

Unveiled via a Livestream event on the realme Philippines Facebook page and YouTube channel on October 21, the realme Pad, along with other new TechLife devices, is in line with the brand’s mission to build a full-circle digital ecosystem with smart AIoT products that cater to the modern needs of Filipinos.

The realme Pad’s exclusive first selling on Shopee was an unprecedented feat; its 3GB+32GB variant sold out in just six minutes after its on-site debut on the e-commerce platform.

“This truly is a groundbreaking milestone for realme, and we are grateful to every single member of the realme Squad for making this possible,” shares Austine Huang, realme Philippines’ VP for Marketing. “The stellar debut of the realme Pad in the Philippines further inspires us to continue delivering the best in technology to better serve our loyal Filipino fans and be their tech and lifestyle partner in every way. Maraming salamat po!,” adds Huang.

Designed to entertain, the realme Pad provides an all-around experience with a multitude of features ideal for leisure and productivity. It boasts a sharp 10.4-inch WUXGA+ immersive display with up to 2000x1200 resolution, Dolby Atmos Quad Speakers, Helio G80 Gaming Processor, 7100mAh massive battery with 18W super fast charge, and an 8MP front and rear camera, among many other features. It comes in two stunning colors: Real Grey and Real Gold.

The realme Squad can stay tuned for the restock of the realme Pad 3GB+32GB exclusively on Shopee happening real soon. The variant will still be offered at an exclusive early-bird deal of only P8,990 (P2,000 OFF from SRP).

The realme Pad is also still available in nearly 500 realme stores and over 4,000 partner dealers nationwide. From October 22 to 31, the realme Pad 3GB+32GB variant will also be available at a discounted price of P9,990 (P1,000 OFF from SRP). The tablet is also available in 4GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB variants for P14,990 and P16,990 respectively.

This is your realme TechLife: Up to 35% OFF

Aside from the realme Pad, the brand also unveiled the realme Band 2, a fitness band designed to be your 24/7 health companion, and two new exciting smart home innovations, the realme TechLife Robot Vacuum and the realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum. Other items launched include the realme Beard Trimmer, realme Beard Trimmer Plus, and the realme Hair Dryer.

Starting October 22, these products are available for early-bird deals of up to 35% OFF on Lazada and Shopee. These will also be available in nearly 500 realme stores and over 4,000 partner dealers nationwide.

For more information and updates on realme, visit realme Philippines’ website https://www.realme.com/ph/ and follow realme Philippines’ official Facebook page at http://facebook.com/realmePhilippines. #realmeTechLife #realmePH

realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum, convenient and multiple usage

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In line with its mission to provide a full-circle digital experience to every Filipino, realme, the no. 1 smartphone brand in the country, continues to strengthen and expand its AIoT portfolio within the TechLife ecosystem. Here's another exciting addition to realme’s fast-growing smart home products: the realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum, launched officially on October 21 during the  Livestream  https://bit.ly/realmeTechLifeLive

realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum is ideal for everyone looking to make their home cleaning more efficient with realme technology. 

Luckily, we have a first-time experience with the realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum cleaner,  an all-round package for home cleaning. Its new and unique features will make cleaning the house much easier. Its special features are wireless section power, advanced filters, long-lasting battery, great run time and low cleaning noise. This vacuum cleaner is very lightweight and modularized in design and low-noise operation and can be easily moved during cleaning.

It boasts a 9.5KPa Wireless Super Suction, multiple brushes for different scenarios, 40 Minutes of runtime, and HEPA Washable Filter. 

realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum, the perfect gadget to help you make your homes cleaner and healthier for your families.

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Clean your home more efficiently

●       Extremely Powerful 140W motor

While traditional cleaning methods only clean apparent dirt, the realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum even eliminates the dirt hidden in the corners and underneath the furniture. It features an efficiently powerful 140W motor with 10,500RPM providing a maximum suction power of 9.5KPa.

●       Auto-rotating Floor Brush

The realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum is equipped with an auto-rotating floor brush. While the soft bristle brush protects the floor, the built-in motor rotates the brush at 2200 RPM for efficient dirt collection.

Customized for your cleaning needs

●       2-in-1 Brush

The realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum features a 2-in-1 brush for cleaning furniture and other items. The crevice tool ensures detailed cleaning by reaching even at hard-to-clean corners and edges. The extension tube also allows you to clean far and high places.

●       Large Battery Capacity

The realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum is equipped with a powerful 2200mAh battery for an extended runtime ideal for cleaning areas up to 120-square meters at one go. The 5 LED lights show the battery level in real-time.

*40 min runtime continuously in soft mode.

*20 min runtime continuously in strong mode.

●       Advanced HEPA Filter

To prevent secondary pollution, the realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner adopts a high-efficiency HEPA filter to capture microscopic dust and allergens.

Clean with convenience

●       Calmer, quieter, and easy to clean

Thanks to the air duct design, the realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum has a reduced resonance and offers quiet operation of less than 80db. In terms of cleaning the vacuum, one press enables you to dump the dust and dirt easily from the dump cup. The filter is made of environmentally friendly materials and can be reused after washing.

*Filter needs to be dried after washing before use.

●       Convenient Storage

The realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner supports wall-mounted storage allowing you to store the vacuum easily and more conveniently.

The realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum goes for P8,990 and has a flash sale offer on Lazada and Shopee for  P6,490 (P2,500 OFF SRP).

Start living your realme TechLife today! Get the realme TechLife products you need on the official realme store on Lazada and Shopee, and in nearly 500 realme stores and over 4,000 partner dealers nationwide. 

For more information and updates on realme, visit realme Philippines’ website https://www.realme.com/ph/ and follow realme Philippines’ official Facebook page at http://facebook.com/realmePhilippines.

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Christi Fider’s Heto Na Naman, a love song for the broken-hearted

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PMPC’s Star Awards for Music Most Promising Female Artist Christi Fider stirs up emotions anew and pulls the heartstrings of the brokenhearted and lovelorn with “Heto Na Naman,” a ballad written by award-winning musical composer and Pinoy hitmaker Joven Tan.

Tan describes his latest pop ditty for Fider as: “A hugot song with spoken words. I want people to hear how deep and wide is her emotional range and that through this song, they will see a different side to her, na hindi lang siya sugar and spice and that is nice and sweet. That she is a young woman who also knows the pain caused by romantic feelings.”

Fider shares her thoughts on her winning in the Star Awards: “It was very unexpected. I don’t have any idea about it at first. I’m super grateful for the award. Thankful din for PMPC for the award kasi binibigyan nila ng chance yung mga new talents/artists like me.”

Heto Na Naman, according to the Bubble Gum Pop Princess: “When I heard the intro palang sobrang nagulat ako kasi very different from my personality. My first single Teka,Teka,Teka is very light and bubbly kasi then this one Heto Na Naman is the opposite. Since I’m still in the stage of trying out different genres of course na-excite ako to record this one.”

She carries on: “Since I’m a NBSB (no boyfriend since birth), people may think na never akong nagkaproblem when it comes to love life. Actually it’s the other way around. Kaya when I heard this song, I can still relate kasi even though I haven’t really found the right person to love I’m still willing to try to meet people until mahanap ko yung right person for me.”

In her own words, Christi tells the story behind the song: “Heto Na Naman is about giving love endless chances. I feel like nature na yun ng tao na kahit paulit-ulit tayong nasasaktan, hindi tayo napapagod magmahal ulit. Even if mag give up na tayo sa love, once may mameet tayong person na we feel like there’s a chance na he/she might me the right one, we will still give it a chance kahit alam natin na we might get hurt again.

The lovely miss comes clean with her feelings about loss and heartbreak: “When it comes to love life kasi, I’m the type of person na naexperience ko na ata almost all the “-ings” in love like ghosting, benching, haunting, etc… Pero I realized na ang bilis ko din maka move-on. So maybe I haven’t really been inlove talaga. Pero as a person kasi na haven’t had a deep relationship with someone sometimes naiisip ko na if it’s my fault? Hindi naman maiiwasan yun to think bakit walang relationship na nagppush through. Pero when you come to think of it maybe we need to experience these hardships and heartbreaks to prepare us para once we meet the right person we know how to value that relationship. I believe that everything happens for a reason. “

“It is not the typical heartbreak song,” promises Christi. “Direk Joven added an element na I think magugustuhan ng mga tao. Filipinos love heartbreak songs kasi I feel like mas nakakarate sila. Para ito sa mga nagmahal, nasaktan, at handa parin sumubok ulit.”

Heto Na Naman, Christi Fider’s newest song is now out in Spotify and is distributed by Ivory Records.