#TeamGalaxy Catriona Gray “geeks out” over the Galaxy S24 Series

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Queen of the universe and productivity, Catriona Gray is geeking out over the new AI features of the Galaxy S24 Series. At the launch of Samsung’s latest Galaxy S series, Catriona Gray being the ultimate multi-hyphenate queen, explained how she has found a new productivity and creativity companion - the ultimate all-rounder just like her - the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Intuitive AI features geared towards productivity and creativity

With an on-the-go lifestyle where she consistently creates content, works on new projects and attends numerous meetings, Catriona loves to capture snippets of her day through the notes app.

“With Notes Assist, I can create custom notebooks with personalized covers and AI analyzes and summarizes the content of the notes. It’s so convenient for a quick revert and it shows me the summary and main points of the whole notebook,” Catriona shares.

Catriona also highlighted her favorite AI features that are perfect for her being productive and creative on-the-go - the circle to search with Google feature, which allows users to select parts of an image or a text and look up information. Users can even select icons from images to copy and paste into the notes app, messages and even use to create stickers.

Breaking boundaries of communication

The Galaxy S24 Series also enhances how devices can connect people from all around the world, making truly borderless communication possible. AI features remove communication hurdles with near-real-time voice and language translations, live language translations through call assist, and seamless live translation chat assistance.

“Just thinking of possibilities with travel, I think we've all experienced challenges while traveling and having language barriers at times when wanting to clarify something on an itinerary, or directions,” Catriona shared.

“Now with live chat updates, it allows us to connect, even with phone calls. It allows you to follow along with what the other person is saying. It’s innovative, connecting so many different people from around the world. When you think about a device, a phone, and its initial purpose, it innovated to a level that's breaking boundaries. In a way, that is a very cool thing.”

Every content creator’s dream come true

The Samsung Galaxy S24 series also sets a new standard for image and video capturing, with upgraded lenses and the integration of the new ProVisual engine. This engine improves color tone, reduces noise and brings out details in every photo, along with making sharing on Instagram and Snapchat seamless. AI also enhanced editing features like AI Zoom, and AI powered object resizing, moving and erasing. Editing applications are also built in-device so content creators no longer need third party applications to work on-the-go.

Catriona shares her experience with video editing on the Galaxy S24 Ultra. “Video editing on this is an absolute dream because the processing power of the S24 is really nice as well, it's very well rounded.”

For content creators who are passionate about sharing content real time, the integration of the apps gets rid of the challenges of having blurry and low quality images when transferring photos and videos from the phone camera to the application.

Titanium beauty fit for a queen

Catriona’s device of choice is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in Titanium Gray, “I like the gray, I love that it has a gold sheen, it made me think of jewelry whether you're a gold or a silver girly, it's like the best of both worlds, and I can't get over how lightweight it is!” she shared.

The Galaxy S24 Ultra’s design is made of a new titanium exterior and a 6.8" flat display and topped with scratch resistant Corning® Gorilla® Armor. This makes the Galaxy S24 Ultra a durable device that can withstand scratches, water, dust and accidental drops. The devices also come in four mesmerizing chic titanium colors - Gray, Black, Violet and Yellow, as well as three online exclusive colors in Blue, Green, and Orange.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ devices have flat curved edges and a smooth satin finish that comes in trendy classy colors, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Onyx Black and Marble Gray and online exclusive colors Sapphire Blue, Jade Green, and Sandstone Orange.

A well-rounded device that fits any lifestyle

The Samsung Galaxy S24’s AI technology is the perfect accessible and intuitive device, “The features of AI within the Samsung S24 series are towards productivity and creativity. The AI features in the S24 series allows us to communicate with language translation, summarize articles - it’s not necessarily a super far fetched application of AI, it's AI simplifying things we were already doing”, Catriona explained.

Whether one wants to be productive, play games, communicate seamlessly while traveling, and create content easily on-the-go, Catriona describes the Samsung Galaxy S24 Series as a perfect fit for any lifestyle. “It's a tool that fits your lifestyle – whatever that looks like. It’s a well rounded phone, it’s not [just] for the uber techy, it’s not [just] for the uber simplistic - it’s very intuitive. If you give this phone to anyone, they’ll be super happy. It ticks all of the boxes for me!” she shared.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Series is the perfect companion for multi-hyphenate individuals looking to elevate their daily routines and feel fulfilled at the end of the day and is available through samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores, Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com and MemoXpress Online.

To find out more about the Galaxy S24 and S24+, visit: https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-s24/

To find out more about the Galaxy S24 Ultra, visit:

https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-s24-ultra/

realme hints local launch of the realme 12 Series 5G

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Following the global launch of the realme 12 Pro Series 5G in January that stirred up anticipation from the Squad, realme Philippines finally hinted the arrival of the realme 12 Series 5G in the country via post on its official Facebook page. The renowned smartphone manufacturer once again raises the bar even after the back-to-back sold out performances of the realme Note 50 (4GB+64GB) and successful launch of the realme C67.

While realme Philippines has yet to confirm which variant of the Pro Series it will be bringing to the Philippine market, the smartphone brand confirms local launch of the new model realme 12+ 5G as part of the realme 12 Series 5G. This new model, with the addition of the "+" symbol, signifies realme's commitment to providing ultimate value within the mid-range smartphone segment.

The realme 12+ 5G promises outstanding photography performance. To deliver elevated imaging, realme partnered with Oscar-winning cinematographer Claudio Miranda to develop three image enhancement filters inspired by his award-winning films.

In line with the brand’s tradition of highlighting exceptional design in its smartphones, the realme 12+ 5G incorporates design elements from the luxury watch world, redefining the smartphone design language.

Mark your calendars and catch more details about the realme 12 Series 5G on the realme’s official Facebook page on February 29.

HONOR X8b with Massive Storage and Magic Capsule, launched at Php 12,999 only!

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Global leading technology brand HONOR today announced the launch of the new HONOR X8b, an exciting addition to its acclaimed X Series line-up. Boasting extraordinary photography capabilities, immersive display and a stylish design, the HONOR X8b is a versatile and feature-packed smartphone that delivers visual excellence and a unique aesthetic for only Php 12,999!

Advanced Photography Capabilities Powered by Triple Camera System

The HONOR X8b features a triple camera system consisting of a 108MP Main Camera, Wide and Depth Camera, and 2MP Macro Camera, allowing users to capture images with remarkable detail. The 108MP Main Camera is equipped with ISOCELL HM6 mobile image sensor that supports 108 million pixels with pixel size of 0.64um×0.64um, enabling users to capture each moment in exquisite detail and stunning colors. To further enhance performance in low-light conditions, the camera sensor adopts Nonapixel Plus technology, delivering bright and ultra-clear pictures across a wide range of lighting environments.

For selfie enthusiasts, the HONOR X8b features a robust 50MP Selfie Camera, designed to elevate users' self-portrait photography with front spotlight technology and an Auto Switch Field of View (FOV). Whether it's individual selfies or group photos, the camera seamlessly switches to a wider FOV, ensuring every precious moment is captured and preserving the breathtaking backdrop in its entirety.

Ultra-Bright Display for an Immersive Viewing Experience

The HONOR X8b features a state-of-the-art 6.7-inch Eye-comfort Bright AMOLED Display that delivers a next-level visual experience with an HBM brightness of 1200 nits and peak brightness of 2000nits, providing remarkable visibility. With a screen-to-body ratio of 93.7% that supports a resolution of 2412x1080, the HONOR X8b delivers smooth visuals that are sharp and brimming with details. Moreover, the display features a 90Hz refresh rate and 3240Hz PWM Dimming which protects users from eye strain, making it ideal for digital-savvy users who spend a long time on their smartphones.

Stylish Ultra-slim Design for Unmatched User Portability

The HONOR X8b showcases an unbeatable design that combines slimness, convenience, and style. With its ultra-slim profile measuring just a mere 6.78mm, the HONOR X8b stands out as one of the thinnest affordable smartphones on the market, making it easy for users to conveniently slip it into their pockets. Adding to its appeal, the HONOR X8b is also incredibly lightweight, weighing just 166g. With its slim dimensions and modern design, the HONOR X8b is a delight to hold, enabling effortless portability.

Robust Battery Life for Long-lasting Performance

The HONOR X8b is packed with a potent 4500mAh battery that can power the device for long hours, creating a smooth and uninterrupted user experience. With a single charge cycle, the HONOR X8b delivers up to 46 hours of music streaming, 13 hours of video playback, 14 hours of short video clip browsing, or 17 hours of social media browsing, making it the perfect companion for users who are constantly on the go.

Thanks to its 35W Wired HONOR Supercharge technology, the HONOR X8b offers a fast-charging experience where users can charge their smartphones to usable levels within minutes using the provided charger, enabling them to swiftly power up their device and enjoy gaming, music, and video streaming while on the move.

Smart User Experience Fueled by HONOR MagicOS

The HONOR X8b runs the latest MagicOS 7.2 based on Android 13, offering a wide range of smart features such as HONOR Personal Knowledge Center, Multi-window switching and APP suggestions. With these capabilities, the HONOR X8b brings the smart user experience to a new level, mobile working more convenient and efficient than ever before.

Pricing and Availability

Designed for the user who values style as well as substance, the HONOR X8b is available in three captivating colors: Glamorous Green, Titanium Silver, and Midnight Black, allowing users to express their individuality and style.

Pre-order HONOR X8b now until February 23, 2024, for only Php 12,999 to get a FREE HONOR Choice X5 Earbuds worth Php 1,499. Head on now to your nearest HONOR Experience and Partner Stores or shop online via Shopee (https://bit.ly/Shop_X8b_PR), Lazada (https://bit.ly/Laz_X8b_PR) and TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/TikTok_X8b_PR)!

The HONOR X8b can also be purchased through Home Credit, offering 0% interest for as little as Php 519 per month for up to 18 months.

For more exciting announcements, head on to HONOR Philippines’ social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok Shop: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.

HUAWEI Launches the MatePad 11.5-inch PaperMatte Edition and nova Y72

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HUAWEI leaps forward in the world of tablet technology as they launch this February 23, 2024 the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5-inch PaperMatte Edition. This cutting-edge device represents a fusion of advanced features, seamless functionality, and unparalleled user experience, setting a new benchmark for innovation in the digital realm.

PaperMatte Brilliance: Elevating Visuals, Ensuring Eye Comfort

At the heart of the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5-inch PaperMatte Edition lies its revolutionary PaperMatte display, engineered with anti-reflection, anti-glare, and anti-fingerprint technology. This transformative display not only eliminates reflections and glares but also offers optimal eye protection. By eliminating 97% of interfering reflected light, the  HUAWEI MatePad 11.5-inch PaperMatte Edition ensures a reading and writing experience like never before.

The  HUAWEI MatePad 11.5-inch PaperMatte Edition's self-luminous layered display adds depth and richness to every visual, creating an immersive viewing experience that captivates the senses. What's more, Huawei is proud to announce that it is the first to obtain both the SGS low visual fatigue premium performance certification and the TUV Rheinland Reflection-Free Certification for PaperMatte products, solidifying its position as a leader in visual comfort and performance.

The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5-inch PaperMatte Edition marks a radical departure from traditional tablets, boasting an LCD panel that is made with a special nano-level embedding process, and delivers a paper-like viewing and writing experience. Pair this with the HUAWEI M-Pencil 2nd Gen stylus, users can sketch, jot down notes, and express their creativity with precision and control, thanks to 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity, tilt sensitivity, and low latency.

The Future of Productivity in Your Hands: Powerful Processor, Endless Possibilities

Underneath its sleek exterior lies a powerhouse of performance-driven features. Boasting a 120Hz sky-high refresh rate, 86% body-to-screen ratio, and a stunning 2200x1440 resolution, the  HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 PaperMatte Edition delivers crisp, fluid visuals that elevate every interaction. With a brightness of 420nit, content remains clear and vivid even in bright environments.

Designed to cater to a wide range of users, the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5-inch PaperMatte Edition comes equipped with a host of productivity-focused features. The exclusive PC version of the WPS 2.0 Office app, launched February 6, offers a desktop-like interface, supporting keyboard and touchpad interactions, PDF editing, formula usage in spreadsheets, and remote collaboration. When a mouse is connected to the tablet, an arrow cursor will be seen, rather than the native dot cursor. This allows for more accurate navigation. When using an external keyboard, you can continue to make use of commonly-used apps and system shortcut keys to perform complex office tasks.

The PC-level WPS Office 2.0 also comes with two new features. Its standout features are Cloud Collaboration, which enable real-time document editing and seamless communication among multiple users. Additionally, the enhanced Printing feature streamlines the printing process by allowing users to print documents directly from the WPS Office app, so no need for separate printing applications, saving valuable time. 

Additionally, multi-Window support allows for split-screen multitasking. Its quad speakers deliver immersive sound quality, while the 13MP ultra HD rear camera and 8MP front camera with 105% wide-angle lens ensure stunning photography and video conferencing capabilities.

Powered by a 4nm High Processor – Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, and backed by a 7700mAh large battery with 20W Fast Charging, the  HUAWEI MatePad 11.5-inch PaperMatte Edition offers unparalleled performance and endurance. And with the detachable HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Keyboard included as an accessory, users can enjoy a tactile typing experience with 1.5mm key travel, further enhancing productivity and convenience.

It also carries the HUAWEI Notes, a professional note-taking app by Huawei, ideal for paperless note-taking. It offers features like importing various formats, organizing folders, and customizable covers. During meetings, users can take notes and use the lasso tool for layout optimization. Handwriting is converted into text for easy sharing, and a search function makes finding notes effortless. The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5" PaperMatte Edition enhances the note-taking experience with smoother writing and a highlighter brush option. It also allows for intricate mind maps and shape editing with a 15x zoom capability and upgraded Instant Shape feature.

HUAWEI nova Y72: Stylish Smartphone with Super Battery and an all new X Button

Huawei also launches HUAWEI nova Y72 featuring an impressive Super Battery System with a 6000mAh battery and 22.5W HUAWEI SuperCharge, this device offers extended usage time and quick charging capabilities. Additionally, it introduces the X Button for easy access to frequently used applications, streamlining navigation for enhanced efficiency. With the new X Button , accessing commonly used apps has never been easier. Providing a more efficient and convenient user experience, the feature allows you to display your preferred apps including the flashlight, calculator, and voice recorder, in a convenient quick menu with a simple tap.

In addition to the quick menu, the X Buttons allows users to customize shortcuts to access key applications through "double click" or "long press" actions, linking directly to two primary apps for swift access in daily routines. This feature enables users to access commonly used apps in their daily life, including those for calling contacts, payment codes on applications like Angkas , and more. Users can enjoy reduced operational complexities with simplified one-click access , further elevating convenience.

With its expansive 6.75-inch display, users can enjoy an immersive audio-visual experience, while the 50MP camera, equipped with Super Night Mode and AI Snapshot, ensures outstanding image quality. Boasting a generous 256GB storage capacity, the HUAWEI nova Y72 provides ample space for storing digital content. Huawei's dedication to elegance and harmony is evident in the incorporation of the fashionable Starry Circle Design and high-definition main camera. Powered by EMUI 12, the HUAWEI nova Y72 delivers a smart, seamless, and efficient interactive experience, seamlessly blending technology with style.

Pricing and Availability 

Prepare to embark on a journey of unparalleled innovation with the highly anticipated release of the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5-inch PaperMatte Edition. Priced at PHP 24,999, this revolutionary tablet will be hitting shelves starting February 23. A bundle of freebies worth up to P18,996 will also come with each model. This includes a Detachable HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Keyboard, HUAWEI M-Pencil 2nd Gen, PC-Level WPS Office, and a one-year premium subscription to VIU. Potential consumers can also purchase the device on the HUAWEI Store and Huawei’s official stores on Lazada and Shopee. 

The HUAWEI nova Y72 will also be available starting February 23, 2024 at all Huawei stores nationwide including Huawei's official store on Lazada and Shopee for first sales price of PHP 9,999 with a Leisure Gift Box worth PHP 1,999, and freebies including Angkas vouchers you can claim on the AppGallery. Achieve more in productivity, creativity, and entertainment with Huawei.

The OPPO A78's Affordable Excellence in Capturing Life's Precious Moments

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Explore the OPPO A78— effortlessly fusing budget-friendly design with trustworthy camera features. Experience the harmony of style, reliability, and affordability, boasting enduring battery life, trendy color choices, extensive storage, and an exceptional triple-camera system—all available for just Php 13,999.

The OPPO A series has consistently proven its worth for being the best budget-friendly device in the smartphone market today. With the OPPO A78, the smartphone camera has evolved into a producer of motion images, capable of more than just capturing still photographs. The ability to capture the essence of life and create compelling videos is offered to users. You can shoot your TikTok challenges whenever you want, feel comfortable doing so, and let your imagination run wild making unique visual stories.

This affordable smartphone has a 50MP AI Main Camera, a 2MP Depth Camera, and an 8MP Selfie Camera, so users can turn every picture into a beautiful story and share it on all social media platforms.

More than just a phone, the OPPO A78 is an open invitation to discover, share, and capture life's splendor while remaining easy on the pocket.

Visual Brilliance from Day to Night

With its camera technology that effortlessly adjusts to the subtleties of day and night, the OPPO A78 goes beyond the constraints of lighting situations.

During the day, users can snap underexposed photographs that turn out beautifully in the dark. Users may take amazing images any time of day thanks to the 50MP AI Main Camera and 2MP Depth Camera working together.

Imaging Beyond Boundaries

From capturing fine details with the 50MP AI Main Camera to immortalizing charming smiles with the HDR-supported Selfie Camera—the OPPO A78's camera system covers every element of photography, with an option to capture hi-resolution photos. Also, the OPPO A78's Dual-View Video function is a great way to express yourself creatively; it lets you record video using both the front and rear cameras simultaneously, which is great for vlogging, sharing with friends and family, and more.

Time for an Affordable Upgrade!

Aside from capturing life’s moments, maximize your productivity with more of the OPPO A78’s features, such as its massive 5,000 mAh battery, Super Power Saving and Super Night-time Standby modes, MediaTek Dimensity 700 with extended RAM. The OPPO A78 ensures seamless multitasking and smoother transitions between applications without breaking the bank.

Take advantage of the OPPO A78’s discounted price of PHP12,999 (previously Php13,999) on OPPO’s official Lazada and Shopee stores, and offline stores until February 29 only.

Learn more about the OPPO A78 by visiting https://www.oppo.com/ph/ or OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.