Max Collins and Michelle Dee slayed perfect dreamy photos with vivo V50's ZEISS Style Bokeh effects

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When scrolling through social media feeds, users are automatically drawn to people who know how to hit all the right angles. Followers are always ready to double-tap and show love the moment their fave creators appear.

This is certainly true for content queens Max Collins and Michelle Dee who always steal the spotlight with every photo and video they post. Their ability to consistently engage followers and create buzz highlights their influence and star power in the digital space.

The two celebrities went viral once again after proving it only takes the vivo V50's ZEISS Style Bokeh effects to nail those dreamy shots, racking up likes, shares and plenty of love!

Max Collins' favorite? The Biotar bokeh

Every angle's a good angle for Max. No surprise, she's known as one of the country's prettiest. Her stunning portraits in 23mm, 35mm, and 50mm, all shot with the vivo V50’s Multifocal Portrait Mode, say it all.

But what makes her photos even more striking? She turns the Biotar bokeh into an art form!

Famous for its iconic swirl effect, the Biotar bokeh is inspired by the legendary ZEISS Biotar lens, a look that typically comes with a Php 23K price tag. But Max shows it only takes a tap with the vivo V50.

She plays around with the Biotar bokeh on a fun bestie night out filled with great food and drinks. The perfect touch for capturing those fun moments.

Michelle Dee stuns with the B-Speed, Distagon, and Planar bokeh styles

When Michelle steps in front of the camera, she’s all in. She commands attention, elevates every look, and turns every shot into a masterpiece.

With every effortless pose, she shows off her supermodel side. All the shots? Total magazine-cover material.

Michelle first brings the Distagon bokeh to life in her dressing room, where the soft-focus circles provide a luxe glow and added depth to her snaps, just like a Php 83K ZEISS Distagon lens would.

Once glammed up, Michelle steps into the hallway, confidently strutting and posing with the B-Speed bokeh in full swing. This effect delivers a smooth, shallow depth of field and beautifully blurred background. Inspired by the ultra-rare B-Speed lens, this bold style mimics the look of a lens valued at a staggering Php 219K.

Michelle Dee captured in 35mm with Planar Bokeh

Her top pick? The Planar bokeh. This effect is modeled after the Php 60K ZEISS Planar lens. Known for its precision, this style balances sharp detail and soft focus to perfectly highlight background lighting.

Max and Michelle make it clear that with the vivo V50, snapping dreamy, eye-catching bokeh content is smooth and simple.

Excited to explore all seven iconic ZEISS Style Bokeh effects? Get the vivo V50 now for as low as Php 25,999—Php 2,000 off its original price. Visit any vivo store nationwide or shop online now via Shopee, Lazada, or vivo e-store.

HUAWEI Partners with RUNRIO for Community Run Event to Take ‘Active Rings’ Movement to Manila

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Manila, Philippines — HUAWEI forwards its global movement to inspire communities to live healthier lifestyles as it brings its ‘Active Rings’ initiative to the Philippines. This marks the next major stop in HUAWEI’s worldwide series of high-energy fitness events across the globe.

As part of its ‘Active Rings’ fitness campaign, HUAWEI is partnering with renowned running events organizer RUNRIO to host a community run event. Happening on June 28 at Block 20, SM Mall of Asia Complex, the event will serve as a celebration of movement, fitness, and joy powered by HUAWEI’s innovative technology.

Enjoy Every Movement and Every Moment with HUAWEI’s Active Rings

‘Active Rings,’ a fresh take on HUAWEI’s successful ‘Light Up Your Rings’ campaign, redefines how the community connects with their health. Centered around the ‘Enjoy Your Moment’ philosophy, the initiative helps communities to keep moving in an increasingly fitness-focused world. It invites people of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels to stay active anywhere, anytime, and anyway, not for perfection, but for joy, consistency, and personal progress.

HUAWEI encourages users everywhere to participate in the global movement with city-specific workouts. Some cities that have participated in the movement included Berlin, Paris, Mexico City, Shenzhen, and Madrid.

Run to Triumph with HUAWEI Wearables

The community run event will also spotlight HUAWEI wearable innovations, including the newly-released HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4 Series. HUAWEI’s wearable devices feature the smart activity rings, which are designed to motivate users to keep moving throughout the day in order to meet their fitness goals. The blue ring reflects users’ movement, the yellow ring tracks workouts or aerobic activities, while the red ring shows the calories users burned. Every completed ring is a mini victory. Together, they build a sustainable rhythm of movement, strength, and self-care.

During the event, participants will get to put HUAWEI’s wearable devices to the test by wearing the smartwatches while running. Participants will be challenged to close out the activity rings during their run. More than a test of endurance, the community run event will showcase the unifying spirit of HUAWEI’s ‘Active Rings’ initiative. The event provides Filipinos a chance to be part of a movement that’s transforming how the world stays active.

To learn more about HUAWEI’s ‘Active Rings’ campaign and the community run event, visit HUAWEI’s official website or social media accounts (Facebook | Instagram).

Galaxy Unpacked July 2025: The Ultra Experience Is Ready To Unfold

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SEOUL, Korea – – For years, Samsung Electronics has designed its devices around what people truly need, such as better performance, sharper cameras and smarter ways to stay connected. And, with Galaxy AI, it goes beyond what devices can do — it’s about how people interact with them.

As AI rapidly becomes the new user interface, it’s redefining our relationship with technology. No longer just a collection of apps and tools, the smartphone is evolving into a smart companion that understands user intent and responds in real time. This transformation moves us from reaction to anticipation – where, as AI becomes the UI, intent becomes instant.

The next-generation Galaxy devices are being reimagined around a new AI-powered interface, supported by breakthrough hardware built to unlock their full potential. This future is already unfolding, and the best of Galaxy AI and Samsung craftsmanship is about to be unveiled.

On July 9, Samsung Electronics will host Unpacked in Brooklyn, New York – a borough with an extraordinary spirit and a distinctive history. Brooklyn is where visionary thinking and bold ideas shape the future, so it’s only fitting that Samsung unveils the latest and greatest additions to the Galaxy portfolio in a place known for its culture, creativity, and collaboration. The event will be streamed live on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom, and Samsung’s YouTube channel beginning at 10 PM PH Time.

Stay tuned and make sure to visit https://news.samsung.com/ph/ for all upcoming teasers, trailers and updates ahead of Unpacked 2025.

Complete your registration to get a ₱5,000 e-voucher and a chance to win a Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra.

Be the first to discover the new Galaxy Foldable. Sign up now: https://www.samsung.com/ph/unpacked/

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Rain or grind, the OPPO A5 Pro 5G has you covered

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It’s rainy season again in the Philippines and with unpredictable weather now the norm, it pays to have a phone built for anything—just like OPPO’s most durable and reliable smartphone yet, the OPPO A5 Pro 5G.

Upholding the #OPPOLangSakalam reputation, the OPPO A5 Pro is the perfect companion for life’s rainy moments.

Withstand the everyday bumps and drops

For students who commute, it can be sunny when they leave home but suddenly start raining before they reach school. That’s why it’s important to have a reliable phone like the OPPO A5 Pro 5G that’s built for unpredictable weather.

Beneath the stylish and modern exterior of the OPPO A5 Pro 5G lies a powerhouse of protection designed for real-world challenges. It boasts IP66, IP68, and IP69 rating that offers exceptional water and dust resistance. This means the phone is completely dust-tight and can withstand powerful, high-temperature water jets, making it ideal for outdoor use, rugged work conditions, or sudden downpours.

Stay in control, even when wet

Using your phone with wet hands or in the rain often leads to delayed responses or a screen that just won’t cooperate. With the OPPO A5 Pro 5G, those kinds of frustrations are a thing of the past as it stays responsive and reliable, without the need to wipe the screen dry.

Built with OPPO’s industry-leading Splash Touch Technology, it allows its screen to stay responsive even when it’s wet from rain, splashes, or freshly washed hands. This innovative feature is specially engineered to recognize and adapt to the unique way moisture affects touch input.

Grind without worry

Nothing is more frustrating than a dying phone battery during a hectic schedule with deliverables still left to accomplish. Battery reliability is non-negotiable and the OPPO A5 Pro 5G is ready to deliver.

Built for users who are always on the move, the OPPO A5 Pro 5G is equipped with a massive 5,800mAh battery, giving you the freedom to go all day without constantly hunting for a charger. When it’s finally time to recharge, the 45W SUPERVOOC™ fast charging ensures you’re not tied to the wall for long—perfect for busy days or spontaneous plans.

Live boldly, rain or grind

Rain or shine, the OPPO A5 Pro 5G is here to weather it all with you. Have the freedom to choose which variant perfectly fits your needs:

● The OPPO A5 Pro (8GB+128GB) is priced at Php 10,999 and is available in Mocha Brown and Olive Green colorways.

● The OPPO A5 Pro (8GB+256GB) is priced at Php 13,999 and is available in Olive Green and Mocha Brown colorways.

● The OPPO A5 Pro 5G (8GB+256GB) is priced at Php 15,999 and is available in Bloom Pink and Mocha Brown colorways.

To know more about the OPPO A5 Pro 5G, visit OPPO Philippines’ official website at www.oppo.com/ph/ or OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.

Brad Pitt on ‘F1 The Movie’: ‘It’s Everything on so Many Levels’

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Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes in Apple Original Films’ “F1 The Movie,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.

Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures / Apple Original Films

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“IT’S FUNNY, AGGRESSIVE, DRIVING, AND SURPRISINGLY HEARTWARMING. THIS FILM IS SO DAMN ENTERTAINING ON SO MANY LEVELS,” SAYS BRAD PITT ABOUT “F1 THE MOVIE,” NOW SHOWING IN CINEMAS

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“I still don’t know how we got away with it,” says Oscar winner Brad Pitt about how he, alongside producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Joseph Kosinski, made “F1 The Movie,” which Pitt describes as “the most visceral driving experience that’s ever been put on film.”

And what they got away with was putting Pitt and his fellow actor Damson Idris into professional race cars and filming them at top speeds. “The forces in these cars – the high-speed corners – the physics of it all want to rip your head from your shoulders. It’s shocking what these cars can do – and it’s a high unlike any high I’ve ever experienced before. We just couldn’t capture it any other way.

In “F1 The Movie,” Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, dubbed “the greatest that never was” and FORMULA 1’s most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he’s a nomadic racer-for-hire when he’s approached by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), owner of a struggling FORMULA 1 team that is on the verge of collapse. Ruben convinces Sonny to come back to FORMULA 1 for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world. He’ll drive alongside Joshua Pearce (Idris), the team’s hotshot rookie intent on setting his own pace. But as the engines roar, Sonny’s past catches up with him and he finds that in FORMULA 1, your teammate is your fiercest competition – and the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone.

Pitt says that the magic of the movie is the way it will appeal equally to longtime fans of the sport and to anyone who’s never even heard of Formula 1. “Threading that needle was the biggest challenge, but I think we’ve done that – made it enlightening enough and understandable for newcomers without dumbing it down for ultra fans. It’s funny, it’s aggressive, it’s driving, and it’s surprisingly heartwarming. I love all these characters. I think this film is so damn entertaining on so many levels.”

Kerry Condon and Damson Idris in Apple Original Films’ “F1 The Movie,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.

Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures / Apple Original Films

Before Pitt and Idris learned to drive at nearly 200 miles per hour, and before the film production fully integrated itself into multiple global races comprising one of the biggest traveling sports in the world, “F1 The Movie” began when “Top Gun: Maverick” director Joseph Kosinski approached legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer with the idea. “What Joe wanted was authenticity. He wanted to make the best racing movie ever made,” says Bruckheimer.

Javier Bardem and Tobias Menzies in Apple Original Films’ “F1 The Movie,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release

Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures / Apple Original Films

For Kosinski, the idea was sparked by two ideas that came together for him. The first was his fanship of “Drive to Survive,” the hugely successful F1 docuseries. “What really struck me about the first season was that it focused not on the most famous names and teams, but the teams at the back of the pack. That was a story that was very ripe for a film – underdogs who are struggling to get into the top ten, or even survive as a team,” he says.

The second idea involved a driver a little further up the field. “I happen to have the email of Lewis Hamilton,” he says. Hamilton, the seven-time world champion, a legendary figure who inspires on the track and off, had briefly considered taking a role in “Top Gun: Maverick.” “I sent an email to Lewis just saying, ‘I want to make a film in this world. I want it to be the most authentic racing film ever. Would you be interested in helping me to do that?’ And he said yes.”

That authenticity was what intrigued Hamilton. “From the beginning, Joe and Jerry talked about how important the authenticity is,” recalls Hamilton, “not only for the new fans that we’ll gain from this movie, but for old fans, like myself, who have grown up with it since we were walking. The focus has been to make sure that it is as authentic a racing movie has ever been.” With Hamilton’s yes, they were literally off to the races.

Feel the thrill of Formula 1 racing and watch “F1 The Movie,” now showing in cinemas.

Photo & Video Credit: “Warner Bros. Pictures”

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