vivo y100 review : Classic, fashion, captures moments with precision and ease

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A photography enthusiast, I always find myself keeping it to the basics and other features when I'm shooting with the smartphone, the camera is pretty stellar straight out of the box!

vivo Y100 is a well-designed smartphone with a high-quality display, capable cameras, decent classy design and well-balanced midrange performance, and fast battery charging.

The vivo Y100 is a midrange smartphone that features a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz screen refresh rate, 50MP + 2MP dual rear cameras, and an 8MP selfie camera.

Processor

It runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 processor with 8GB of RAM, Android 14 OS, and the Funtouch OS 14 software. There's also an under-display fingerprint scanner, 4G LTE connectivity, dual stereo speakers with up to 300% speaker volume, and either 128GB or 256GB of exapandable storage.

A large 5,000mAh battery powers the device with 80W of ultra fast charging technology,  ensuring users a long lifeline to power through their everyday activities.

vivo Y100 boasts a photochromic body design to complement users’ fashion versatility. It comes in Crystal Black and Breeze Green colors with fluorite texture.

What’s in the box

- vivo Y100 phone
- a quick start guide
- important information (including the warranty card)
- an 80W FlashCharge power adapter,
- a USB type-C charging cable
- a SIM card ejector tool
- a silicone case

Worry-Free Storage 

Enjoy an expansive 256 GB storage, preserving every memory in your digital life museum. Unlock endless possibilities with our 1 TB expandable storage, offering expansive room for all your digital needs. With the ability to increase your ROM capacity via a micro SD card, you'll never have to worry about running out of space again.

Experience a New Era of Mobile Entertainment with the vivo Y100

vivo Y100 gives you a complete audio and video experience With its dual stereo speakers and 300% audio booster A 120Hz Ultra Vision AMOLED Display on the vivo Y100 makes the screen a feast for the eyes, showing every movement, detail, and color in a dramatic and colorful way.

vivo Y100 is a very affordable smartphone 

For users seeking a budget-friendly device with a balance of design, display quality, and with a surprisingly snappy performance for basic tasks, decent cameras, and long battery life - the vivo Y100.  

If you are able to create those pin-worthy beautiful photos straight from your mobile device, no need for the much expensive camera, when you learn the tricks of the handy phone that sits in your palm. Personally I prefer the vivo Y100 to other smartphones, but any of the latest smartphone models have great cameras built in – almost more than enough to capture what you need.

vivo Y100 Specification : 

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Display	6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels, 394 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1200nits HBM, and punch-hole
OS	Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
CPU	Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A73 @ 2.2GHz & 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.95GHz
GPU	Adreno 610
RAM	8 GB
Rear Camera	Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording
Front Camera	8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture)
Storage	128GB or 256GB
Expansion	Expandable up to 1TB via microSD
SIM Card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
Cellular	4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band)
NFC	No
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
USB OTG	Yes
USB PORT	USB Type-C
Sound	Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Dual Speaker, Up to 300% speaker volume USB Type-C Audio Output
FM Radio	No
Biometrics	Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor (under-display)
Sensors	Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer
Battery	5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) 80W Fast Charging
Material	Glass front & back
Dimensions	163.17 x 75.81 x 7.95 mm
Weight	196 g
Colors	Crystal Black, Breeze Green

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Get the vivo Y100 with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage now starting at Php 10,999

Test it out by visiting your nearest vivo concept store or kiosks nationwide and you can purchase it on the official vivo website, and Lazada, Shopee, and Tiktok pages.

Stay updated on the latest vivo smartphone releases by visiting vivo’s official website.

Manila’s biggest ChiMac Festival is happening at Solaire Resort Entertainment City

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Catch the Hallyu wave at Solaire Resort Entertainment City and immerse yourself in the finest of Korean culture and cuisine with a week-long celebration of live music, games, and entertainment. Savor Korean comfort food with ChiMac, a combination of “chicken” (chi) and “mac” (beer) in Korean. Watch out for the ChiMac Festival happening on September 7 at the Grand Ballroom starting at 5PM, where you can indulge in mouthwatering Korean dishes and showstopping performances by the renowned DJ Kara and one of the Philippines’ most beloved bands, The Itchyworms.

Chicken and beer from Solaire Resort Entertainment City

Start the feast with a variety of Tteokbokki flavors, kimbap, and kimchi. You can also try Korean-style sausage (Sundae) or skewered fish cake soup, a popular street snack and a healthier option among Korean fish cakes. Visit the Korean pancake station to enjoy your favorite Buchimgae with choices like kimchi, potato, seafood, zucchini, or shiitake mushroom. Indulge in fried Korean snacks such as fried dumplings, sausage and rice cake skewers, and sweet and sour fried chicken balls. At the Korean noodles station, choose from 3 types of noodles—guksu, glass or instant — with your choice of kimchi, sweet and sour or deep soy sauce. The Korean hot station features chicken skewers, herb marinated fresh pork belly (Samgyupsal) skewers, Bulgogi, and braised spicy pork ribs.

The Itchyworms

 DJ Kara

No ChiMac festival is complete without the renowned South Korean fried chicken, voted as the world’s most popular K-food. Pair it with your favorite Korean beer and join the festivities which include a chicken and beer drinking contest, a beer pong tournament, an electrifying performance by DJ Kara and the groovy rock beats of The Itchyworms. Dive into Korean culture with activities like a traditional Hanbok dress experience and photoshoot. Hosted by Miss Korea Philippines 2018 and Korean Philippine TV personality, Shine Kuk, it will be a night to remember for all!

Enjoy a continuous flow of Korean delicacies and unlimited beer and celebrate a night filled with fun and laughter. Call +632 8888 8888 or email chimacfestival@solaireresort.com to save your seat.

Step into the JoyZone, where Jollibee Glorietta transforms smiles into discounts this August!

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Get ready to experience joy like never before at Jollibee Glorietta from August 10-11 and 14-18, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. In line with their motto that smiling brings joy to others because— “Sa Jollibee, Bida Ang Saya”—Jollibee introduces the JoyZone, an innovative, interactive experience that transforms smiles into delightful rewards.

“Jollibee has always been committed to spreading joy, and the JoyZone is our latest way of showing that. With the help of modern technology, we aim to provide our customers with a fun and unique experience, where they can enjoy their favorite Jollibee meals at discounted prices,” said Luis Berba, Director of Masterbrand and Chickenjoy.

Start your journey with the interactive Joy Mirror

Your JoyZone experience will begin with the Joy Mirror filter located by the entrance of the Jollibee Glorietta store. You’ll see an LED screen with the friendly Jollibee mascot who will give you a sneak peek of what you can expect inside! Pay close attention to see where Jollibee will lead you to. 

Smile wide with the Joy Meter

Upon entering the store, a large LED screen will present to you the first-ever Joy Meter filter that will analyze your Joy Level. What makes this exciting mini game even more special is that your Joy Level will give you an equivalent Peso discount through a personalized voucher. You may redeem this discount on your next order at the Jollibee Glorietta store with a minimum spend of P249!

At the Jollibee JoyZone, every smile turns into joy and rewards! Be sure to check out this limited-time installation from August 10-11 and 14-18, 2024 at the Glorietta branch. Invite your family and friends as there’s plenty of joy to go around!

For all the latest updates, like Jollibee on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Philippines on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

Visa expands consumer choice with e-wallet partnerships in the Philippines and Southeast Asia

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Visa, a global leader in digital payments, is actively supporting Southeast Asia's journey into becoming a cashless society. As mobile wallet usage grows in the region, Visa enhances consumer options by enabling cardholders to use their cards directly with merchants or e-wallets such as Maya and GrabPay in the Philippines.

Jeff Navarro, Visa Country Manager for the Philippines, said: “Visa’s research found that in the Philippines, 87% of surveyed respondents have used their mobile wallets in the last 12 months[1]. Our partnerships with e-wallets in the Philippines enable Visa cardholders to cash in their wallets using their cards issued in the Philippines, which is in alignment with the growing preference for cashless transactions in the Philippines. These partnerships provide consumers with more choices and support small businesses by enhancing their ability to accept payments, keeping pace with the expanding use of digital payment methods like cards and mobile wallets. At Visa, we're committed to broadening access to diverse digital payment options that are seamless and secure, to promote financial and digital inclusion."

In the Philippines, Visa cardholders can cash in their Maya wallets for free as part of the “Cash-In for Free” program, effective starting May 1, 2024. This offer is available during the promotional period to all Maya wallet users with a mobile number from any local telco provider who is currently residing in the Philippines.

Additionally, GrabPay users can continue to cash into their wallets for free with their Visa debit, credit, or prepaid cards, benefiting consumers and small businesses through the wider acceptance of mobile wallets. GrabPay users also have the option to set up automatic reloads, which replenish their wallet balances once they drop below a specific amount, creating a seamless payment experience.

Coexistence of cards and digital wallets, a rising trend in SEA

Across the region, Visa has likewise forged partnerships with Vietnam’s MoMo, VNPAY, and ZaloPay, alongside Indonesia’s DANA to provide Southeast Asia with seamless digital wallet funding options as Visa’s latest Consumer Payment Attitudes study shows that more than a quarter of cash-ins to e-wallets come from either bank accounts or credit and debit cards. This trend simplifies transactions by eliminating the need for repeated credential entry.

Previous Visa research supports this trend revealing that during the first half of 2023, one in three respondents applied for a new card, with 43% motivated by the desire to integrate these cards into mobile wallets, thus highlighting the growing convergence and coexistence of cards and digital wallets.

While the majority of payments are made from existing e-wallet balances, Visa's latest Green Shoots Radar survey[2] found that consumers use their cards as a source of mobile wallet funding at 29% for Indonesia, 24% in the Philippines, and 39% of surveyed consumers in Vietnam. Respondents cited convenience, the ability to track expenses, seamlessness, and security as some of the top factors for topping up their wallets using cards.

Poojyata Khattar, Head of Products and Solutions, Southeast Asia, said: “Innovation and strategic alliances are vital to advancing the payments system. Visa is broadening consumer options by partnering with leading e-wallets in the region to allow consumers to use their choice of funding methods, including their Visa cards. By collaborating with Southeast Asian e-wallets, Visa is set to revolutionize payment methods, creating a future for the payments industry focused on convenience, reliability, and security”

As Southeast Asia continues to embrace the integration of cards and digital wallets, Visa empowers individuals and businesses by providing access and fostering a more open and inclusive economy.

[1] Visa’s Consumer Payment Attitudes 2024 study, surveying more than 6,550 consumers across Southeast Asia.

[2] Green Shoots Radar survey survey with 9,900 respondents across 17 markets in Asia Pacific, survey period in Jun 2024.

ArenaPlus gifts P5 Million to brand ambassador and double Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo

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Carlos Yulo’s hard work and dedication resulted in the historic win of two gold medals in 

men’s artistic gymnastics.

ArenaPlus joins the rest of the nation by celebrating the momentous double gold medal victory of Carlos “Golden Boy” Yulo in the 2024 Olympic Games. To honor Yulo’s historic achievement, ArenaPlus is awarding the Olympian an “Astig Hero Bonus” of ₱5,000,000 in cash. This gesture of ArenaPlus’ pride and gratitude to Yulo for representing the country in the most prestigious sporting event in the world.

DigiPlus, the parent company of sports betting platform ArenaPlus, has been proudly championing Carlos Yulo since the start of the Olympic games. As one of ArenaPlus’ official brand ambassadors, Yulo has had the company’s full support throughout the entirety of his Olympic campaign.

In a pre-Olympics send off with representatives from ArenaPlus, Yulo even spoke on the value of his partnership with the company. “Maraming maraming salamat po na recognize niyo po ako at gusto niyo ko supportahan,” he said. “Ibubuhos ko lahat at tatapatan ko po yung mga suportahan at salamat sa suporta niyong lahat at ipagdasal natin ang mga kasaling atleta sa Olympics.”

Yulo’s hard work and dedication resulted in the historic win of two gold medals in men’s artistic gymnastics in the men’s floor and men’s vault exercises. The victory makes him only the second ever Filipino Olympic gold medalist, and the most awarded one in history.

DigiPlus Chairman Eusebio H. Tanco spoke on the hopes for Yulo’s future after these Olympic games. “Carlos Yulo truly embodies the ‘astig’ Pinoy spirit,” said Tanco. “We coudn’t be prouder of how he has represented both our country and DigiPlus. Our warmest congratulations to him!”

ArenaPlus is awarding the Olympian an “Astig Hero Bonus” of ₱5,000,000 in cash.

Yulo’s success in the Olympics also aligns with ArenaPlus’ vision of a thriving and diverse interest in sports here in the Philippines. With the money provided by ArenaPlus, Yulo now has the means and funding to further hone his skills and improve his training conditions. This will only aid him in his athletic career moving forward, setting him up for greater success down the line.

As one of ArenaPlus’ official brand ambassadors, Yulo has had the company’s full support throughout the entirety of his Olympic campaign.

 Yulo is only the second ever Filipino Olympic gold medalist, and the most awarded one in history.

ArenaPlus joins the rest of the nation by celebrating the momentous double gold medal victory of Carlos “Golden Boy” Yulo in the 2024 Olympic Games

At the same time, ArenaPlus hopes Yulo’s victory turns eyes to the wide variety of athletic endeavors that can be enjoyed by people from all walks of life. Young athletes should consider a wide variety of sports, and their interest should be nurtured. It’s only through young people exploring the diverse options of various sports that the country can achieve the highest potential of the Filipino athlete.

DigiPlus is the fastest-growing digital entertainment company in the country. It operates the country’s leading digital platforms BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, PeryaGame, Tongits+, and BingoPlus Poker, with more to come. ArenaPlus, the leading sports betting app that provides various sports live streaming in the Philippines, serving as the leading sports entertainment gateway of Filipinos. For more information, visit: www.digiplus.com.ph or www.arenaplus.ph.