TikTok celebrates Valentine's day by launching the #BeCyberSmart global tool kit

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TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile video, is excited to celebrate this year's Valentine's Day. With more than 225B video views about #love, the world is buzzing with feelings this season. As more people turn online to find companionship, TikTok is committed to educating our community about the dangers of cybercriminals posing as a potential love interest online. Follow these security tips:

• Take it slow - Ask questions and pay attention to inconsistencies that might reveal your online romantic interest is an impostor. 

• Do your homework - Conduct a reverse image search of your online partner's profile photo (you can use images.google.com). If the results show the same profile photo on another site or with a different name attached, a scammer may have stolen it. 

• Don't play games - Don't give away too much personal information to someone you only know online, and be extra cautious of people who make repeated attempts to meet up with you in person.

• Never show 'em the money - You should never send payment or agree to accept money from someone you've only met online or by phone. 

• Listen to your heart, follow your head - If something seems amiss or you suspect someone you met online isn't who they say they are, cut off all contact immediately and report to the relevant authorities.

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Valentine's Celebration Ideas to Make Everyone Feel Extra Special

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It's that time of year once again when love is in the air. Whether you're single or in a relationship, one thing’s for sure—Valentine’s Day is always a wonderful opportunity to express your affection and appreciation towards your loved ones. Here are some ways you can share the love:

Nurture and practice self-love

You’ve probably heard the saying “If you don't love yourself, how will you love someone else?” many times, and yet self-love is still often overlooked. So why not use Valentine’s as a reason to also focus and care for yourself? There are plenty of things you can do to cultivate self-love. Write a love letter to yourself, a gratitude list to be reminded of things in your life that bring you joy. Spend a day of self-care by pampering yourself at home or spoiling yourself at your favorite salon or spa. Celebrate your achievements and indulge yourself with something you've wanted for a long time without breaking the bank. Especially with Payday coming soon, reward yourself for your hard work at Shopee’s Payday Sale on February 15. Checkout with ShopeePay to enjoy all-day free shipping at ₱0 min spend, 15% cashback vouchers, up to 50% bills cashback, and more!

Enjoy quality time with your significant other

Spending time with the person you love can help strengthen the relationship. Schedule the ultimate romantic getaway experience with your loved one and book your hotel with ShopeePay. This Payday Sale, you can get an additional 30% cashback on all your hotel bookings, including EstacioUno Boracay, Mithi Resort and Spa Bohol, and White Breeze Palawan.

For couples who are ultimate foodies, go on a food trip or order takeout for movie night. To get greater savings, you can scan to pay with ShopeePay to receive 20% cashback at selected partner merchants. You can also purchase ₱1 Deals via ShopeePay Near Me through the Shopee app. Once purchased, you can redeem discounts or additional cashback at partner merchants such as Potato Corner, Papa John’s, Bonchon, Wendy’s, Moonleaf, Tapa King, Chooks-To-Go, Candy Corner, and The Alley when you pay with ShopeePay in-store.

Show appreciation to your family and friends

Do you have loved ones who are far away from you? Distance is not a problem when you want to express your love. With ShopeePay’s free transfers, you can conveniently send money and personalize your transfer with a Valentine’s Day themed virtual card that you can send to your loved ones’ ShopeePay Wallet or bank account. They’ll surely be delighted with the extra funds that come with your gesture of appreciation.

Remember that communication is key, especially if you’re far apart from each other. No matter how busy you are, make sure to give your family and friends a call to catch up. Buy load with ShopeePay and get 10% off, available across all networks or score up to 50% off if you purchase this Payday Sale.

Pay it forward to the community

While it’s important that you share the love with people around you, Valentine’s is also an opportunity to show love and give back to the community. Volunteering at charity events is a great way to show your appreciation for others. Volunteer alone or invite your partner and friends to come with you. By doing so, you’ll surely make someone else’s day brighter.

ShopeePay has made giving back easier and a lot more convenient. Support your beneficiaries of choice by donating to any of ShopeePay’s partner foundations such as UNICEF, For our Farmers PH, Young Focus, World Vision, and Silid Aralan. To donate, simply scan the QR code of your chosen organization found on the Shopee app and enter the amount.

Whether in a relationship or not, there are many ways you can share and spread love this Valentine’s day! Activate your ShopeePay wallet for exclusive features and promos to make your celebration more enjoyable. You can also enjoy free cash-ins to your ShopeePay wallet from over 40+ banks via InstaPay; get up to ₱25 cashback on your InstaPay fee when you cash in at least ₱300.

TECNO devotes itself into a more inclusive camera technology to create a world with more understanding and connections

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TECNO, a premium smartphone brand focused on emerging markets, recently partnered with BBC StoryWorks to create a short film The Future Lens: Looking Ahead With TECNO to explore how mobile camera lens provides inclusive mobile camera technologies to local consumers.

“Cameras have evolved over the years, but unfortunately, it feels like the technology isn't created with everyone in mind. As a photographer, I think one of the most intimate things you can do is take a portrait of someone that accurately portrays who they are.” according to the photographer, Justin Amoafo.

This is where TECNO comes into the picture. TECNO envisions a world where inclusive phone design can help form communities, connect people with one another and ensure no one is left behind. In the film, TECNO illustrates why portrait imaging is its most ground-breaking technology and how it has empowered users of dark skin tones to realize all possibilities of expression.

Based on innovations that can significantly increase light intake, and an enormous database that covers 7 skin types across 76 skin categories, TECNO has made a significant impact in resolving the technical challenges regarding exposure, colors, and hues in portrait photography. Meanwhile, in TECNO TAIVOS Camera Lab, more than 3,000 local samples with approximately 6,120 evaluation scenarios spanning 115 countries enable the camera lab team possible to focus on the localized ethnic research, social aesthetic ideology and aesthetic preference research, so as to make the experience of product image effect direction conform to the localized trends. All these innovations bring users technology that they do not have to adapt to, but that instead accommodates for them.

“The future Lens is the world without limit. Technology should include everyone and let us to be our true selves, instead of being depicted through a subjective lens. I believe that it should be the mission of humans to create the technology that is more understanding and inclusive of all of us.” said Li Jiangtao, Senior Director of TECNO Imaging Product and head of TECNO TAIVOS™ Camera Lab.

As a rising innovator in mobile camera technology, TECNO devotes itself through an inclusive and emerging market-specific approach to bringing its “Future Lens” camera concept to consumers.

The brand’s continuous innovations, its initiatives to develop cameras that function at a professional level, and the impact of these efforts on progressive young consumers have encapsulated its brand essence of “Stop At Nothing” and the inclusive future they want to create.

Best Act of Service With Love this Valentine's Day! Enjoy Great Discounts from Deerma and Philips until Feb 14, only on Shopee’s Valentine’s Deals You’ll Love

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Valentine's Day is finally here. Why not give our loved ones their heart's desire?

Celebrate love this Valentine's Day and show how much you care by giving them a gift to remember. This Valentine's Day, get your loved one just what they've wanted and at just the right price.

Valentine’s Day provides a great opportunity to have fun with your loved ones, family - children, and your special partner in life,(husband/wife/partner) and shower them with love!

It’s an opportunity for you to express love to those you care about and show them how much they’re appreciated.

While Valentine’s Day is often associated with romantic love, it is a holiday you can share with your whole family, and it provides an opportunity to show the importance of caring for others too. You can celebrate the holiday simply by telling your loved ones “I love you”.  

And you can tell them "I love you" with special gifts! Like and enjoy this declaration of  love  and service from Shopee’s Valentine’s Deals You’ll Love in partnership with Deerma and Philips! 

Deerma VC80 Strong Suction Vacuum Cleaner for Home Portable Vacuum Cleaner Cordless Vacuum Cleaner 

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Deerma EX919 Dust Mite Vacuum Cleaner Remover With UV Light And HEPA Filter For Sofa and Bed or Crib 

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These gift ideas are one that’s functional, so it is likely to be used on a regular basis. This is especially true if you buy a high-quality set as it would be perfect for your home as you and your loved ones always maintain cleanliness at home.

Philips HD9270/91 Digital Air Fryer XL Size Healthy Low Fat Multicooker Fryer 6.2 Liter

https://shp.ee/8umt5ar

Air fryers can be compared to small ovens that crisp up wings, fries, veggies, and air-fried recipes with little (or zero!) oil. This gift item helps you and your family increase your healthy food game, a key to weight management, reduced risk of chronic disease, and improved long-term health as we age.

Pick the Right Air Purifier for Your Loved Ones

Philips AC0820/10 Air Purifier 800 Series Nano Protect HEPA Filter Removes 99.5% Particles at 3nm 

 https://shp.ee/tgcp57r

An air purifier can be a good gift for anyone, Most people will benefit especially this time. First and foremost, people who suffer from allergies, asthma, or other respiratory illnesses will benefit from the gift of cleaner air. Some are also prime recipients since the right air purifier can help them stay healthy. An air purifier is also a good choice for our loved ones, for our family since it may help all of us avoid getting sick and stay healthy.

The saying often goes that when it comes to gifts, it’s the thought that counts. In many ways this is true, but it doesn’t change the fact that you want to buy a gift that will be both appreciated and cherished by the person receiving it.

The savings have never been sweeter, thanks to our Valentine's Day deals.

Enjoy up to 60% off from Deerma and up to 50% off from Philips until Feb 14, only on Shopee’s Valentine’s Deals You’ll Love: https://shopee.ph/m/valentines-deals-youll-love

Xiaomi Launches the Redmi Note 11 in the Philippines

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Xiaomi Philippines has just launched their newest smartphones in the market — the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 series.

Rising to the challenge to bring even stronger specs and features, Redmi Note 11 again brings powerful upgrades to its camera system, charging speed, display, and System on Chip (SoC)—making flagship-level smartphone performance more accessible than before. Also announced today is the brand-new Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 series, starting at PHP 6,999.

Market availability:

The Redmi Note 11 comes in two variants 

• Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4GB+64GB – Php8,999
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4GB+128GB – Php9,999

Those who will get the Redmi Note 11 4GB+64GB from February 11 to February 19, they’ll get a free Redmi Buds 3 at Xiaomi’s Shopee and Lazada stores. Make sure to visit the official Xiaomi Philippines store on Lazada this coming February 15  and Shopee this February 21 for discounted Xiaomi Smart Eco Products with freebies. Stocks and availability will be limited.

Both variants will be available for pre-order via Xiaomi’s official sales channels as early as February 11, 2022 in the Philippines. Meanwhile, stay tuned for the local availability announcement of the Redmi Note 11S and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G coming soon.

Flagship-level camera setup to deliver outstanding photography

Raising up the flagship-level camera experience, the Redmi Note 11 is equipped with a 50MP AI quad camera setup ensures clarity in your photos, allowing you to capture great photos and videos without the extra effort. Its 8MP ultra-wide angle camera expands your perspective with a 118-degree viewing angle and the 2MP depth sensor camera on Redmi Note 11 allows you to create a natural bokeh effect for your portrait shots.

Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 11S once again feature 108MP primary sensors, allowing you to capture and share moments of your life in high resolution and true-to-life details. Utilizing the Samsung HM2 sensor with a large 1/1.52" sensor size, the main camera leverages 9-in-1 pixel binning technology as well as dual native ISO to deliver incredible images with higher dynamic range and colour performance, with excellent results even in dim light. The 8MP ultra-wide angle camera extends your perspective with a 118-degree viewing angle, and the 2MP macro camera captures fine details from up close. Additionally, the 2MP depth camera on Redmi Note 11S allows you to create a natural bokeh effect for your portrait shots. The front of Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 11S feature a 16MP front camera that can capture clear, natural-looking selfies.

FHD+AMOLED DotDisplay with up to 90Hz refresh rate and trendy flat-edge body

Boasting a high refresh rate up to 90Hz and a touch sampling rate up to 180Hz, Redmi Note 11 enhances your screen experience with smoother animations and lag-free transitions, while also registering more precise finger touches. With a screen size of 6.43-inch, the Redmi Note 11 is equipped with a FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay featuring DCI-P3 wide color gamut, provides more vibrant colours and details, while also reaching as much as 1000 nits to ensure the screen’s clarity even in bright daylight.

The beautiful display is packed into a trendy flat-edge body design. Plus, with dual super linear speakers located at the top and bottom of the phone, Redmi Note 11 offers a complete entertainment experience with immersive stereo sound for gaming or watching videos.

Speedy and powerful performance at all fonts

Raising up its performance, Redmi Note 11 is equipped with a Snapdragon^® 680 processor built using flagship-level 6nm process to deliver superior performance while conserving power. Additionally, the Redmi Note 11 is equipped with a 5,000mAh large-capacity battery and a 33W Pro fast-charging that charges its battery from 0 to 100% in around an hour*.

Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is powered by the advanced octa-core processor Snapdragon^® 695. This chipset offers 5G connectivity and superb performance, thanks to the flagship-level 6nm technology and clock speed up to 2.2 GHz. Redmi Note 11S rises to the challenge with advanced octa-core MediaTek Helio G96 processor and up to 8GB of RAM. Alongside this exceptional battery capacity is Xiaomi’s flagship-level 67W turbo charging in Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, which takes as little as 15 minutes to fill 50% of battery*. Redmi Note 11S also features 33W Pro fast charging.

Breathe clean, breathe healthy: Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Series

Celebrating over 16 million shipments worldwide***, Xiaomi today upgraded its widely-acclaimed Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier Series with three new variants - Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro, 4, and 4 Lite. The brand-new series promises Xiaomi Fans a healthier, cleaner, and reduced-allergen indoor air environment year-round, with options for different home spaces and family needs. 

The top variant, Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro, features a 3-in-1 filtration system that combines electrostatic charge and mechanical filtration technologies to trap 99.97% of air pollutants as small as 0.3 microns****. So whether its pet dander, cotton fiber, or other pollutants, Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro will have you covered.

To ensure maximized filtration efficiency, the Pro model newly integrates both PM2.5 and PM10 sensors to precisely detect inhalable particles of different sizes. An ionizer has been added to help capture floating pollutants. Alongside this, Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro offers 500m³/h PCADR and 185m³/h FCADR, meaning it can filter the air of a 40m² living room entirely every 15 minutes.

On top of powerful filtering performance, Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro also offers a largely enhanced user experience. its sleek design and low-noise running mode at night make sure it blends perfectly into users' modern homes and life. A crystal-clear OLED touch display allows for quick viewing of AQI, temperature, and humidity statistics at a glance, and quick adjustments in just a few taps. Users can also remotely control the device using Xiaomi Home App, effortlessly scheduling purification routines and behaviour, setting up automation with other IoT devices, viewing filter usage status, and more. Voice commands are also supported with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa*****. 

Priced at Php 11,999, Php 8,999, Php 6,999 respectively, Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro, 4, and 4 Lite will be available for purchase starting February 11, 2022 in the Philippines. Visit the Lazada Local Flagship Store this coming February 15 for discounted Xiaomi Smart Eco Products with freebies.

Buyer will get a free Mi Smart Kettle Pro if they purchase the Air Purifier 4 Lite and get it for only Php 5,999 instead of Php 6,999. Meanwhile, the all-new Air Purifier 4 will be available for only Php 7,999 instead of Php 8,999 and buyers will get a free Upany Air Fryer, while the Air Purifier 4 Pro will be up for grabs for only Php 10,999 instead of Php 11,999 and will come with a free Mi Standing Fan 2 Pro.

Amazing discounts also await the Robo Vacuum Series when you order on February 15 starting with the Vacuum Mop 2 which will be available for only Php 11,499 instead of Php 12,999 and comes with a free Upany Air Fryer. You can also get the Vacuum Mop 2 Lite for Php 7,999 instead of Php 8,999 and get a free Mi Smart Kettle Pro, while the Vacuum Mop 2 Pro will be available for only Php 16,499 instead of Php 17,999 and will come with a free My Standing Fan 2 Pro.

Redmi Note 11 Series Quick Specs:

	Redmi Note 11	Redmi Note 11S	Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G
Display	90Hz 6.43” FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay		120Hz 6.67” FHD+ AMOLED DotDispla
Rear camera	50MP main camera 8MP ultra-wide camera 2MP macro camera 2MP depth camera	108MP main camera 8MP ultra-wide camera 2MP macro camera 2MP depth camera	108MP main camera 8MP ultra-wide camera 2MP macro camera
Front camera	13MP in-display front camera	16MP in-display front camera
Dimension & Weight	159.87mm x 73.87mm x 8.09mm 179g		164.19mm x 76.1mm x 8.12mm 202g
Processor	Snapdragon® 680	MediaTek Helio G96	Snapdragon® 695
RAM+ROM	LPDDR4X UFS 2.2
Audio	Dual speakers 3.5mm headphone jack
Security	Side fingerprint sensor AI Face Unlock
Charging	5,000mAh (typ) battery Supports 33W wired Pro fast charging		5,000mAh (typ) battery Supports 67W wired turbo charging
Connectivity	Dual SIM + MicroSD NFC** IR blaster		SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD) NFC IR blaster
Variant**	4GB+64GB, 6GB+128GB	6GB+64GB, 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB
Available color**	Graphite Gray, Twilight Blue, Star Blue	Graphite Gray, Twilight Blue, Pearl White	Graphite Gray, Polar White, Atlantic Blue