Infinix invites you to #BringOnTheHOT30 with their new TikTok Challenge

Summer never ends, all thanks to the Infinix HOT 30, the only 256GB smartphone under P 7,000! To hype up the hottest series of the year, people across Tiktok are invited to join #BringOnTheHOT30, a new challenge that will surely heat up your socials this season.

To kick off the challenge, various content creators have also joined the trend, including influencer Jervan Jervan, photographer Kelvin Mark Ulit, and beauty and lifestyle influencer Lenie Aycardo. The challenge is simple—to the tune of the new HOT 30 jingle, showcase the phone in fun and creative ways by highlighting its many awesome and value-for-money features.

The official #BringOnTheHOT30 song lists down the best features of the HOT 30 and why it's the new best budget lifestyle and gaming phone in the market. Of course, the biggest things the HOT 30 has going for it is the mega storage 16GB RAM and 8GB extended memory which helps your phone perform at its best, and the Helio G88 Octa-Core Gaming Engine for nonstop high-level gaming all day.

The song also touches on the 33W Fast Charge, which keeps the HOT 30 powered up and ready to go anytime, and how “sulit” the phone is thanks to the very accessible P7,000 price tag.

Get the Infinix HOT 30 now on TikTok Shop for under 7K pesos for a limited time only. Also available on Lazada, Shopee, and official Infinix kiosks and concept stores nationwide.

So what are you waiting for? Join the HOT trend of the summer and take the #BringOnTheHOT30 challenge on TikTok and share it with everyone!

Unlock New Level of Detail and Creativity with Xiaomi 12T Series

 Xiaomi 12T Series' leading imaging system presents unprecedented smartphone imagery experience

 

Munich, GERMANY, October 4, 2022 - Xiaomi today unveiled its latest flagship smartphone series globally— Xiaomi 12T Series. Equipped with cutting-edge technology features, Xiaomi 12T Pro and Xiaomi 12T both feature Xiaomi's latest imaging system for those seeking enhanced performance and creative ways to produce content.

Flagship imaging systems offer images with rich details

Both Xiaomi 12T Series flagships feature pro-grade cameras that offer users an exceptional smartphone photography experience. Featuring a pro-grade 200MP imaging system backed by ground-breaking hardware and Xiaomi's own advanced AI algorithms, Xiaomi 12T Pro delivers superb imagery with high clarity, strong night photography, and quick focusing. These together with a variety of other optimizations allow the capturing of fine details even in low-light conditions, or when shooting fast-moving subjects without losing focus.

The camera also features in-sensor 2x zoom that can utilise the capabilities of the large 1/1.22" sensor size to take ideal portraits. With Xiaomi ProCut and Ultra burst, Xiaomi 12T Pro helps you intelligently crop and create professional-looking content. To unlock movie-making creativity, Xiaomi 12T Pro supports 8K video in full resolution.

Meanwhile, Xiaomi 12T implements a triple camera array: a 108MP pro-grade primary camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, and 2MP macro camera. Powerful low-light capabilities deliver crisp and bright pictures even in challenging situations.

Mega performance to power ultimate experience

Xiaomi 12T Pro is equipped with the best Snapdragon processor with leading 4nm TSMC manufacturing process, which significantly enhances the performance of CPU and GPU by 16.7% and 11% respectively compared to Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, and reduces power consumption of each by 33% and 30%.¹ Equipped with a heat dissipation system comprised of a vapour chamber 65% larger with 125% higher thermal material coverage than Xiaomi 11T Pro, Xiaomi 12T Pro also provides smooth user experience and great power efficiency without worrying about overheating.

Xiaomi 12T is powered by MediaTek's leading chipset—MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Ultra which is built on the 5nm TSMC manufacturing process. The chip is fully upgraded with an all-new GPU structure, increasing performance and power efficiency by up to 30% compared to its predecessor, as well as clock, cache, and storage speeds, leading to a much faster user experience.¹ Whether it's capturing incredible photos and videos, watching movies, or scrolling social media, Xiaomi 12T delivers peak performance across all your favourite moments.

Mega battery to extend your favourite moments

Xiaomi 12T Series offers incredible battery life, even amongst Xiaomi flagships, plus exceptionally fast charging. Both phones have a large 5,000mAh battery and feature 120W HyperCharge. Both can be charged to 100% in as quickly as 19 minutes, and ready for up to 13.5 hours of screen-on time.² Additionally, with Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge, the devices learn users' day-to-day charging routines to optimise long-term battery health. Supported by Xiaomi's long-lasting battery and super charging, users can confidently go anywhere, do anything, and never miss a moment.

 

Stunning display meets stunning design

A mega viewing experience is given with Xiaomi 12T Series' 6.67" CrystalRes AMOLED display. With 1220p resolution and over 68 billion colours, both are perfectly designed to balance clarity, colourful details, and power efficiency. The display is also enhanced by smart features such as AdaptiveSync, which dynamically adjusts refresh rate based on content viewed. Meanwhile, for all users who interact with their phones for prolonged periods. Finally, Adaptive Reading mode reduces the amount of blue light emitted to improve eye comfort.

Xiaomi 12T Series is accented with an iconic premium design element. The curve frosted back ensures reduced fingerprints on the back panel, along with compact in-hand feel. Front and back, top to bottom, this complete flagship design language is offered in 3 stunning colours: Black, Silver, and Blue.

Pricing and Availability

Pricing and availability of Xiaomi 12T Series in the Philippines will be announced soon. Watch out for announcements via Xiaomi’s official social media pages.

For more information about Xiaomi as a company, please visit https://www.mi.com/global/discover/newsroom.

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¹ Data from Xiaomi Labs.

² Data from Xiaomi Labs. Charging speed tested under boost mode. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors. The maximum capacity of the battery will naturally decrease with time and usage.

³ Actual measurements between individual products may vary. All specifications are subject to the actual product.

⁴ NFC availability may vary between markets.

Lei Jun Unveils Xiaomi Pilot Technology

Xiaomi Group officially revealed the development status of Xiaomi Pilot Technology, in the first R&D and staffing update since announcing its entry into the smart electric vehicle segment in March 2021, 500 days ago. Xiaomi plans to invest RMB 3.3 billion in the first R&D phase of its autonomous driving technology, and has established a sizable R&D team of more than 500 world-class professionals. A series of valuable acquisitions and strategic investments in upstream and downstream enterprises have also allowed Xiaomi to steadily build out its mid-to-long-term industrial capabilities in the field of autonomous driving.

During today's press conference, Xiaomi also released a live road test video of its autonomous driving technology, demonstrating its advanced algorithms and capability to handle a comprehensive list of scenarios.

"Xiaomi's autonomous driving technology adopts a self-developed full stack approach, and the project has made progress beyond expectations," said Lei Jun, founder, chairman and CEO of Xiaomi Group.

First R&D phase investment planned at RMB 3.3 billion, talent recruiting, and industry-wide deployment

Since announcing its entry into the smart electric vehicle industry, Xiaomi has remained committed to enter the field of autonomous driving. The company's zero to one breakthrough has been enabled through heavy resource allocation to R&D, selective hiring of the industry's best talents, and investment in upstream and downstream enterprises.

As revealed by Lei Jun, Xiaomi plans to invest RMB 3.3 billion in the first R&D phase of its autonomous driving technology, and the size of the dedicated team now exceeds 500. By the end of the year, the team is expected to continue to grow to more than 600 members.

Since official establishment last year, Xiaomi's autonomous driving team has attracted many top industry professionals. Currently, the 500 member department incorporates 50 industry experts who form the backbone of the team, and an exceptional education background team wide, with over 70% holding master's or doctorate degrees. Core members of the team have experience working for some of the most celebrated companies in the field of AI. Their professional expertise covers all areas necessary to develop Xiaomi's self-developed autonomous driving technology, including: sensors, chips, algorithms, simulation, tool-chain, data platform, and more.

Xiaomi has wholly acquired autonomous driving startup Shendong Technology, in order to enhance its autonomous driving technological expertise and talent pool. In addition, Xiaomi is also committed to building its mid-to-long-term strategic industrial capabilities by investing RMB2 billion in more than ten upstream and downstream enterprises in the autonomous driving field. These enterprises cover a variety of categories, such as core sensors, core actuators, domain controllers, and more.

Self-developed algorithm, aiming to become an industry leader in the smart EV industry in 2024

Xiaomi adopts a self-developed full stack approach to autonomous driving technology, covering all core areas, such as hardware and software development, perception and positioning, and focuses on full-scale proprietary solutions to enable complete closed-loop data capabilities. This approach allows autonomous driving algorithms to be quickly iterated based on user needs.

In a demonstration video, Xiaomi's test vehicle showcased accurate, safe and intelligent assisted driving in multiple scenarios including U-turns, roundabouts, and continuous downhill driving.

With an emphasis on parking, Xiaomi's autonomous driving team announced an innovative auto-parking solution that covers scenarios such as "reserved parking spaces", "autonomous valet parking", and "automatic robotic arm charging". In the future, other parking lot services will be made available, and, in order to comply with relevant national laws and regulations, a mix of AI and service-oriented features will be added.

Lei Jun also mentioned that Xiaomi plans to create a fleet of 140 test vehicles in the first phase of its autonomous driving technology development. They will be tested individually nationwide, with an aim of becoming an industry leader in the smart EV industry in 2024.

Apart from utilizing internal resources, Xiaomi Auto team also receives strong support from multiple other teams within Xiaomi, such as the Xiaomi AI Lab, XiaoAi AI Assistant team, and Smartphone Camera team to jointly create a cutting-edge autonomous driving experience.

In just over a year, Xiaomi's autonomous driving technology has achieved a real 0 to 1 breakthrough, and has become a new force attracting considerable attention in the industry.

Behind-the-Scene of HONOR's New Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park

HONOR , a leading global provider of smart devices which recently confirmed its comeback to the Philippines last August 9, 2022, revealed the proprietary technology behind its smartphones, laptops, wearables, and routers made exclusively in the HONOR Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park. The highly-secured facility is the brand's first self-funded factory. Demonstrating excellence, it’s the brand's commitment to delivering cutting-edge innovation as testament to HONOR’s capability to manufacture high-quality premium products at scale.

HONOR Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park

“The opening of the HONOR Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park was a significant milestone of our success in integrating our R&D capabilities into our manufacturing processes. The consolidation allows us to better harness our expertise across both fields,” said George Zhao, CEO of HONOR Device Co, Ltd. “In addition to bolstering our manufacturing capacities, the smart manufacturing facility houses world-class production, testing and quality control equipment that ensures our premium products live up to our customers’ high expectations.”

Seamless Integration between R&D and Manufacturing

The HONOR Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park is the brand’s first self-funded factory. Equipped with cutting-edge manufacturing and testing facilities to support every aspect of smartphone manufacturing, the Park is integral to assuring the quality of the brand’s premium offerings. With 20 percent of the staff working in the Park being R&D personnel, HONOR weaves its R&D resources into the Park’s core capabilities, maximizing the synergy between the two and enabling manufacturing technology to keep pace with innovation.

​​Managing End-to-End Quality Control with the Power of Automation and Intelligence

Automation reduces the variation and defects caused by human errors resulting in greater consistency in quality. HONOR’s Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park is equipped with industry-leading high precision automatic manufacturing technology, including an automatic precision assembly machine (for installing the 89° Super Curved Display used in HONOR smartphones) that can achieve assembly precision of up to 75 microns (about a hair’s diameter). The automatic battery assembly equipment adopts high-precision optical detection which can detect foreign bodies (as small as up to 40 microns) and monitor real-time pressure, ensuring safety of batteries produced and reducing safety risks caused by manual work. Seventy-five percent of the production line is completed using automation, of which more than 40 percent was developed by HONOR’s own Research & Development team. HONOR’s automated production line enables one smartphone to leave the line every 28.5 seconds (cycle time).

Quality control is ensured from the manufacturing to testing phase through the close monitoring of every step of the assembly line. When an anomaly is detected, an alert is triggered followed by timely correction of the issue. While the common industry practice is to separate assembly and burn-in testing (offline aging process), HONOR uses an online aging process where assembly and burn-in testing are done in one process. HONOR’s process consists of over 150 prediction tests that quickly detect quality issues and shortens the turnover and testing period.

HONOR has adopted the “manufacturing supermarket" concept to build a lean and intelligent material distribution system. The real-time demand of the production line is linked to the intelligent selection of off shelf components. As a result, colleagues can manage a rapid error-free process of material selection that is then automatically delivered to the production station by Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) across floors and inventory areas. After product packaging is completed, the AGV’s intelligent scheduling system automatically picks up the products.

Three Pillars of Manufacturing Excellence

Automation, digitalization, and intelligent technology serve as the cornerstones underpinning the Park’s core manufacturing capabilities. The Park operates with 75 percent of its production line automated, minimizing the risk of human error. Additionally, more than 40 percent of the automated production equipment is developed in-house, which serves as further evidence of the tight integration between R&D and manufacturing capabilities at the Park.

All key equipment in the production facility supports digital control systems, allowing HONOR to better manage the entire production line and reap better efficiency as well as improve product quality.

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About HONOR

HONOR is a leading global provider of smart devices. It is dedicated to becoming a global iconic technology brand and creating a new intelligent world for everyone through its powerful products and services. With an unwavering focus on R&D, it is committed to developing technology that empowers people around the globe to go beyond, giving them the freedom to achieve and do more. Offering a range of high-quality smartphones, tablets, laptops and wearables to suit every budget, HONOR’s portfolio of innovative, premium and reliable products enable people to become a better version of themselves.

For more information, please visit the HONOR Philippines Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HonorPhilippines

Xiaomi Unveils CyberOne — Humanoid Robot Exploring Frontiers of Connected Living

Beijing, CHINA – CyberOne, Xiaomi's first humanoid robot, debuted at the company's new product launch event in Beijing on August 11, alongside other innovative products.

As the newest member of Xiaomi's Cyber series, joining last year's quadruped robot Cyberdog, CyberOne is fitted with advanced arms and legs, supports bipedal-motion posture balancing, and reaches a peak torque of up to 300Nm. Also demonstrated was the ability to detect human emotion, advanced vision capabilities, and functionality allowing it to create three-dimensional virtual reconstructions of the real world, alongside a host of other advanced technologies.

New self-developed breakthroughs in Xiaomi Technology Ecosphere

"CyberOne's AI and mechanical capabilities are all self-developed by Xiaomi Robotics Lab. We have invested heavily in R&D spanning various areas, including software, hardware, and algorithms innovation," says Lei Jun, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Xiaomi Group.

"With AI at its core and a full-size humanoid frame as its vessel, this is an exploration of possibilities of Xiaomi's future technological ecosystem and a new breakthrough for the company."

CyberOne is a humanoid robot measuring 177cm in height and 52kg by weight, with an arm span of 168cm. Compared to a quadruped robot, this humanoid robot is more mechanically complex, requiring more powerful motors, more degrees of freedom, and complex humanoid biped control algorithms. CyberOne supports up to 21 degrees of freedom in motion and achieves a real-time response speed of 0.5ms for each degree of freedom, which allows it to fully simulate human movements.

A robot's motion performance is dependent on the performance of each joint motor. The technological requirement for building such motors is extremely high as it is necessary to generate more kinetic energy without increasing the size of components. In order to ensure the flexibility of CyberOne's upper limbs, Xiaomi has developed a high-efficiency motor weighing only 500g with a rated output torque of up to 30Nm for the upper limb joint motor. The hip joint motor is similarly capable of an instantaneous peak torque of up to 300Nm. Thanks to the self-developed humanoid bipedal control algorithm, CyberOne's walking posture has been programmed to be both natural and stable. On top of that, CyberOne is capable of holding up to 1.5kg in weight with a single hand and programming by demonstration. Altogether, CyberOne is a humanoid robot with well-developed coordination and exceptional motion capabilities.

Humanoid robots rely on vision to process their surroundings. Equipped with a self-developed Mi-Sense depth vision module and combined with an AI interaction algorithm, CyberOne is capable of perceiving 3D space, as well as recognizing individuals, gestures, and expressions, allowing it to not only see but to process its environment. In order to communicate with the world, CyberOne is equipped with a self-developed MiAI environment semantics recognition engine and a MiAI vocal emotion identification engine, enabling it to recognize 85 types of environmental sounds and 45 classifications of human emotion. CyberOne is able to detect happiness, and even comfort the user in times of sadness. All of these features are integrated into CyberOne's processing units, which are paired with a curved OLED module to display real-time interactive information.

Keep exploring, and bring robots into people's lives

Robotics is considered the "crown jewel of manufacturing" with humanoid robots being the ultimate goal for many across the industry. Compared with industrial robots that are valued for their specialized mechanical capabilities, the main challenge in building humanoid robots is to perfectly simulate human processes of perception, cognition, decision-making, and execution under various scenarios. Interestingly, a large number of new technologies that have emerged in the process of trying to solve this challenge have already been serving the general public in positive ways.

The development of CyberOne is a symbol of Xiaomi's dedication to incubate a technological ecosystem centered in a single point, and connect it with the world in ways never seen before. Spanning from smartphones, wearable devices and smart homes, to smart manufacturing, smart electric vehicle and bionic robots, Xiaomi has been constantly exploring and extending its innovations in various scenarios so as to better connect people and the world, eventually building an ever-evolving Xiaomi Technology Ecosphere.

Lei Jun notes that humanoid bionic robots require the highest degree of technical integration and present the largest challenge in the field of intelligent robotics. Xiaomi is making its first steps in the field, and CyberOne is constantly adding new capabilities. "We think that intelligent robots will definitely be a part of people's lives in the future," said Lei Jun.

CyberOne's research and development process combined cutting-edge technologies from a variety of sectors, including bionic perception and cognition, biomechatronics, artificial intelligence, big data and cloud computing, and visual navigation. These technological breakthroughs are also expected to give birth to more application scenarios in other fields, such as industrial robots with improved mechanical performance, companion robots with emotion recognition, and public service robots powered by big data and cloud computing. CyberOne's technology will also be applied to more and more Xiaomi products in the future.

Special Deals and Freebies Await Nokia mobile Fans this Rainy Season

 

Making the cloudy days brighter, HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, announces deals and promos for fans to enjoy this wet season. Selected Nokia smartphones and tablet come with awesome discounts and bundled with classic, limited-edition branded umbrellas and hoodies that are perfect for the weather.

From July 29 until September 30, customers can save up to Php 1,000 off of Nokia smartphones, get amazing freebies and bundles:

• Experience a full-day battery life, big and crystal-clear HD+ screen with the Nokia C10. Get over 10 percent off with the Nokia C10 1GB RAM and 32GB storage, now available for only Php 3,090 from its original price of Php 3,590. From its original price of Php3,990, the Nokia C10 in 2GB RAM and 32GB configuration, has a 5 percent slash off for a discounted price of Php 3,790.
• Enjoy legacy durability wrapped in a stylish and sturdy exterior and all-day battery life of the Nokia C21. With 2GB RAM and 32GB memory in Dark Blue and Dark Grey colour variant receives a Php 500 off discount, from its regular price of Php 5,490, now at Php 4,990.
• Grab the Nokia G50 that boasts two-day battery life 18W fast-charging technology and   49MP triple lens camera with AI smarts for as low as Php 12,990, a whopping Php 1,000 off from its original price of Php 13,990. You can also get a limited-edition Hoodie for every purchase of the smartphone.
• Three Nokia smartphones – Nokia C2 2nd edition, Nokia C30 and Nokia G21 come with an umbrella freebie.
• The Nokia C2 2nd edition offers optimal storage that makes it easier for users to customize the device and make it their own. It is available in 2GB RAM and 32GB configuration in grey colour variant for Php 4,790.
• Enjoy watching vibrant videos with Nokia C30’s huge 6.82-inch HD+ screen and supersized 6000mAh battery that gives users enough energy for up to three days on a single charge. Get this device with 3GB RAM and 64GB memory in green colour variant for Php 6,690.
• Fans can capture exciting moments with the newest member of the G-series, Nokia G21, with its 50MP triple-lens camera to create professional-looking photographs. Available in 6GB RAM and 128GB storage in Nordic blue (navy) colour variant at Php 9,990.
• An extended offer from HMD Global’s latest tablet, fans can get the Nokia T20 with the new Nokia Wired Headphones bundled for Php 10,990. The Nokia T20 that has optimum durability and powerful 8200mAh battery for non-stop web-surfing can be perfectly paired with the Nokia Wired Headphones that supports users with pumping bass and powerful sound through the accessory's lightweight foldable design and comfortable cushions.

Relax amid the rainy days

Staying at home for safety during the wet season can be spent in relaxation. Enjoying one’s family or me-time with the Nokia C10 hits the spot, with its big crystal-clear HD+ screen for binge watching favourite shows, Youtube and TikTok videos.

It comes with Android^TM 11 (Go Edition) software to keep data safe and the phone running smoothly as one spends their recreational activities virtually.

Stay productive at home

Let the rain pour while you work using the newest family member of the C-series – Nokia C21. The Nokia C21 boasts a streamlined operating system on a higher memory smartphone with a multi-core processor that brings efficiencies without sacrificing the signature all-day battery life – download at speed and enjoy fast app opening times, for an even snappier, more productive experience.

The Nokia C21 also comes with AI-powered ​face unlock and now supported by fingerprint sensor for extra security and convenience. This way, users can be assured that every file on their phone is safe.

Explore creativity indoors

Staying indoors can be an opportunity to create amazing content with the Nokia G50. The smartphone’s impressive 49MP triple lens camera with AI smarts can capture life’s precious moments anywhere and anytime.

Taking a video with Nokia G50 will also give users a good result, thanks to the video stabilization technology that ensures steady frame shots.

Maintain peace of mind with the family

For a carefree family time with the young ones indoors, the Nokia C2 2^nd Edition gives users peace of mind, being a super-tough smartphone thanks to its durable inner metal chassis. The smartphone is designed to withstand the rough-and-tumble of everyday activities.

An accessible smartphone to amplify one’s selfie-game at home while the rain is pouring outside, the Nokia’s C2 2nd Edition’s front and rear camera can give users good quality photos even in low light settings while indoors. 

Worry no more with online class and meetings

The weather may push everyone to do their daily tasks and activities remotely at home. The Nokia C30 has fans covered with its huge 6.82-inch HD+ display that they can maximize for working or studying from home, navigating online meetings and presentations with ease. Study and work breaks now made more meaningful with some well-earned catching up on online video series with its massive display.

Hardworking individuals require a battery that can keep up. The Nokia C30 sports a supersized 6000mAh battery giving users enough energy for up to three days on a single charge. One can upskill, stream and connect to those that matter most to them, worry free.

Last longer for emergencies

Power outages are inevitable during this time of the year, due to the heavy rains and strong winds. Good thing the new Nokia G21 has an unmatched three-day battery life that users can rely on, even on a full weekend without a charger. Fans can turn on the all-new bespoke Super Battery Saver mode to make the phone last even longer – available exclusively on selected Nokia phones.

Users can even choose where exactly the energy savings are made, so they can still access key features that are needed. When the time to fuel up arrives, its 18W fast charging ensures users won’t have to wait long to get going again. 

Make every moment memorable with the family

Making indoor moments with the family more memorable and productive has never been this easy. The Nokia T20 tablet brings the same quality you’d expect from a Nokia phone to a much bigger screen, all members of the family can enjoy its innovative and accessible features. This includes a crystal clear 2K screen together with its stunning sound quality, from which users can catch every detail when it matters most to enjoy a truly immersive listening experience.

Nokia smartphones offer great storage and battery life right out of the box and come with years of monthly security updates. Giving every user the freedom to browse, shop and bank safely online without worries. The Nokia C-series – Nokia C30, Nokia C2 2nd edition, Nokia C10 and Nokia C21 can receive two years of regular security updates, while the Nokia G-series – Nokia G50 and Nokia G21, and the Nokia T20 Tablet come with three years monthly security updates.

Customers can avail these special deals and freebies in all Nokia mobile physical stores and kiosks nationwide and online at Shopee, Lazada, Mxmemoexpress.com, Zalora and all authorised resellers. All promos above are not in conjunction with other promos unless stated otherwise.

 

Five gaming must-haves: Everything you need to be the best mobile gamer

Thinking of taking your mobile gaming to the next level? Well, you’re going to need some tools to elevate your game.

Investing in the right gadgets and accessories can completely transform the way you play. That’s why we’re rounding up some cool add-ons for avid mobile gamers out there.

Infinix NOTE 12

First off, you’ll need a heavy duty gaming phone and the Infinix NOTE 12 is just the gadget for the job. The Infinix NOTE 12 is a best-in-class phone with advanced features designed specifically to improve your gaming experience.

Gamers are bound to enjoy their smoothest gameplay yet thanks to its powerful Helio G96 Ultra Gaming Processor. No lagging, no screen tears, just quick refresh rates and high resolution graphics.

Another feature that drives its super-fast speeds? The Infinix NOTE 12 has an extendable RAM of up to 13GB which also makes multitasking between games hassle-free.

Get your hands on this mobile gaming wonder through its official stores in Lazada and Shopee.

Bluetooth headphones or earphones

Get your head in the game by getting yourself some high-quality bluetooth earphones or headphones.

These devices, especially ones with noise-cancelling features, allow you to focus and fully immerse yourself in your game - hearing every strike of a sword or the exciting music in the background.

It’s also very important to have good audio and microphones when you’re playing multiplayer games that involve live comms.

Choosing a bluetooth alternative is also highly recommended since wires can often be troublesome, especially when you’re playing on-the-go.

Fast-charging battery

Is there anything more frustrating than losing your game progress because of a drained battery? Imagine being on the verge of winning then suddenly you run out of juice?

Luckily, the Infinix NOTE 12 is equipped with a 5000mAh battery that’s perfect for long-haul gaming. If you ever do need to charge, no worries! The Infinix NOTE 12’s 33w fast-charging feature

A non-slip phone case

Gain better control of your game with a non-slip phone case. In the thick of the game, gamers need a sturdy and balanced grip on their phones so they can input their actions without fearing that the phone will slip and fall–ruining a good game.

This is why a non-slip phone case is important: it allows gamers that extra sense of security and comfort as they hold their phones. Don’t worry about cases making your device bulky because Infinix NOTE 12’s 7.8 mm ultra slim design makes it lightweight even when you use the Infinix clear jelly case or the limited edition PUBG phone case.

Mobile game controllers

Willing to splurge a little more? You can actually purchase external controllers that can connect to your phone. You can choose from the mobile game pads that can connect through your phone’s charging port or you can choose bluetooth controllers.

With external controllers, you’ll be able to enjoy the Infinix NOTE 12’s bright and crisp True Color AMOLED display a little more without your fingers getting in the way.

Any of these mobile gadgets and accessories seem exciting to you? Upgrade the cutting-edge Infinix NOTE 12 with these must-haves and discover the difference in your gameplay. Learn more about the Infinix NOTE 12 at www.infinixmobility.com.

Capture, curate, and convey unforgettable moments with the all-new Samsung Galaxy M53 5G

 For creatives, living life is not enough. They need to document it through photos and videos for social media. Capturing and curating moments are not just to create a visual diary for others to see, it is also a way for them to express themselves and preserve special memories.

Samsung is empowering creatives to capture picture-perfect moments with the Quad Camera of the new Galaxy M53 5G.

Self Portraits and Reels are always clear and vibrant with the 108MP Main camera. It takes in more light from darkness, highlighting all the details in incredible high-resolution photos and videos. Even far-away subjects such as great views are brought closer with Hybrid Optic Zoom, with reduced noise for sharper content.

The 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera is even more useful as Filipinos continue to travel amid relaxed border restrictions. This lens expands to have a clearer view and captures more of the mountains, sea, and skyscrapers in the frame.

While the Ultra-Wide lens takes a step back to include more in the frame, the 2MP Macro Camera does the opposite. It zooms in to highlight ultra-fine details, such as each individual petal on a flower, or the drizzle of sugar on a dessert. A gentle blur is applied to the background to make the subject pop.

This bokeh effect also applies to the AI-powered dual-lens 32MP Front Camera. Selfies look professionally shot through the wide and depth lenses and the background blur.

Take content to the next level

The Galaxy M53 5G is a creative’s dream. It’s easy to edit photos and create Instagram Reels on the 6.7” Infinity-O Display since the borders have been reduced to increase the screen size. The FHD+ Super AMOLED Plus display promises true-to-life colors.

5G connectivity lets creatives share Facebook photos, TikTok videos, and even long-form vlogs at lightning speed. This hyperfast connection is also useful when going live on Instagram.

The smartphone’s high storage capacity, which starts at 256GB and is expandable by up to 1TB, is enough to keep all memories without having to transfer or delete anything. RAM Plus gives extra space to run apps smoothly, while the 120 Hz refresh rate makes using the smartphone virtually lag-free.

All these features combined make the Galaxy M53 5G the ideal device to help creatives capture, curate, and embrace their special moments.

Samsung’s latest smartphone is available in Blue, Green, and Brown. Customers can purchase the smartphone for PHP 29,990 SRP but is currently offered at PHP 3,000 off at Samsung Authorized Online Stores from July 1 to September 30.^[1] Customers can purchase the device for PHP 26,990 for a limited time only at Samsung.com and online platforms like Lazada, Shopee, and Abenson.com.

Capture special moments and preserve them as memories with the Galaxy M53 5G on samsung.com/ph.

Safe Samsung Shopping

Health and safety protocols are strictly followed in Samsung Experience Stores to keep consumers and employees safe. Adhering to the guidelines set by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Samsung has implemented the mandatory use of face masks, and performs frequent sanitation in all stores.

Samsung Experience Stores also has unique QR health declaration codes to promote a safe and contactless contact tracing process. Product demonstrations are done side-by-side instead of face-to-face while keeping the required safe distance of one (1) meter to make sure everyone is socially distanced.

To find the nearest Samsung Experience Store, visit samsung.com/ph/samsung-experience-store/locations.

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Shaping Future Filipino Tech Leaders with Shopee's Global Leaders Program

 

The rapid growth and development of the tech industry over the last decade calls for a new way of molding future tech leaders. In order to keep up with the fast-paced industry, there is a need to equip future leaders with a global perspective and a constant desire to learn. 

Part of equipping them with such skills includes expanding their scope of work to enable them to gain new competencies and exposure to different peers, colleagues, business functions, teams, markets, and more—all of which are crucial in training future tech leaders.

This is exactly how Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, develops young leaders in tech. 

The Global Leaders Program (GLP) is Shopee’s 2-year flagship graduate program open to final year students and young professionals with up to two years of work experience. The program consists of 4 rotations among Shopee’s different departments, 2 of which are overseas. Throughout the duration of the training, participants are given the chance to receive mentorship from senior management, work on the end-to-end processes of highly impactful projects, and gain exposure from the various departments of both local and international Shopee markets.

Recently, Shopee Philippines welcomed its newest and biggest batch of GLP associates through a casual mixer to get to know one another, meet their senior management mentors, and heed advice from GLP alumni. The event introduced participants to the vibrant and collaborative culture at Shopee, and gave them a better understanding of what to expect as they begin their journey.

Karen Perez, Head of People at Shopee PH, shared “We are thrilled to welcome our largest batch of Global Leaders Program associates to date. As they embark on their journey at Shopee, it is our privilege to provide them with mentorship, a dynamic work environment, and meaningful work experiences. We are deeply committed to honing the skills of local talent and we look forward to delivering even more opportunities to help young Filipino professionals reach their full potential.”

This year’s batch of GLP associates is a diverse mix of fresh university graduates as well as previous Shopee Apprentices and interns. Included in the batch is Graciel, a GLP associate currently assigned to Shopee Xpress. She was a 2021 graduate of the Apprentice Program, Shopee’s flagship internship program. As an Apprentice, she worked under the Seller Operations and SeaMoney Credit team. Likewise, Neal and Lovella, were participants of Shopee’s year-round internship program under the Marketing and Consumer Insights teams, respectively. A year later, they are now GLP associates and will begin their first rotation under Business Development. On the other hand, Alyana had extensive internship experience in the fields of e-commerce and marketing. She was able to successfully channel her knowledge and skills to begin her journey as a GLP associate under the Marketing team.

Alyana, one of this year’s GLP associates currently completing her first rotation under the Marketing department, shared “There is no better place for me to build my career in tech than at Shopee. As an avid user of the app, I am excited to gain a new perspective on e-commerce through this experience. I am confident that the collaborative work environment and the mentorship that I receive from industry leaders will help me grow as a professional and further my career in tech.”

For Luca, another associate who started the first part of his GLP journey under the platform’s integrated mobile wallet ShopeePay, the overseas rotation aspect of the program appealed to him the most. He shared “The GLP offers participants such a unique learning experience. I am looking forward to completing my rotations abroad and gaining regional exposure from the different Shopee markets at such an early stage in my career. I believe there’s so much that I can learn from immersing myself in different cultures and working under different departments and hopefully apply in our local context.”

Meanwhile, Graciel, who was previously a Shopee Apprentice, begins her GLP journey with Shopee Xpress. “With the many processes and initiatives that we take on as GLP associates, it’s important to remember that it’s okay to ask for help. I’m grateful that Shopee fosters such a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork because I learn a great deal from asking questions and seeking advice from my mentors,” she shared on her experience navigating the workspace.

Shopee is always on the lookout for local talent keen on becoming drivers of growth. Those looking to challenge themselves and build a career in tech may visit https://careers.shopee.ph/.

OPPO introduces its latest A57, made to keep up with your lifestyle and your budget

 For fresh grads and young professionals, you have always been on the lookout for value-for-money investments- from clothing and accessories, to gadgets and experiences. Especially as most are just starting out in your career, you want to finally enjoy what the hard-earned money can give them, while also sticking to what is practical.

Global smart device brand OPPO has the perfect gadget made for you - the new and improved OPPO A57. Retailing at PHP8,999, it comes with a wide range of features to make sure you’re on top of your game at work and have all you need to unwind and relax after a long day. Thanks to its 5000mAh battery capacity, your OPPO A57 can keep you going from your productive hours in the day, to your binging hours at night. And with its 33W SUPERVOOC Charging, you can get over 50% charge in just half an hour.

The updated OPPO A57 also comes with Dual Stereo Speakers to get you immersed into the world of the virtual battleground, or whatever movie or show you’re currently streaming. It’s even equipped with Super Volume Mode, which can boost audio levels by nearly 100%, to surround you in the song or dialogue that’s playing.

If immersive sound is not enough for you, the OPPO A57 also boasts a vivid 6.56” Colour-Rich Display to bring 2D images and videos to life. With AI Eye Comfort and blue light reduction, you can keep streaming all day and night long.

As with every OPPO phone, the OPPO A57 comes with a superior camera setup, thanks to its 13MP rear camera and 8MP front camera. Snap your favorite moments with friends and family with a professional-like quality, as you try out features like AI Portrait Retouching, 360-degree Fill Light and Portrait Bokeh Mode.

There’s no need to decide which photos and videos to keep, as the A57 comes with up to up to 1TB extra storage. Its 4GB RAM also allows you to load and switch between apps in no time, keeping you productive and on the go at all times.

The global tech brand also made sure that its latest OPPO A Series offering is built to last, incorporating scratch resistant, water resistant and dust resistant technology to the outer shell. The ultra-slim body features a modern side fingerprint unlock, for that premium touch. Its colorways, Glowing Green and Glowing Black, are also sure to stand the aesthetic test of time.

Now available via OPPO Brand Stores nationwide, partner dealers and e-commerce platforms Shopee and Lazada, the OPPO A57 is your perfect partner for work and entertainment!

For more information, visit OPPO’s official website at www.oppo.com/ph or its official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines.

No. 1 OLED laptop brand, ASUS joins Shopee Super Brand Day Sale

 From July 12 to 13, score up to 13% on Vivobook laptops with free shipping and an additional P1,000 discount voucher

Now is the time to get a new device because the no. 1 OLED laptop brand, ASUS is joining the Shopee Super Brand Day Sale. Fans can enjoy as much as P7,000.00 discount on select Vivobook laptops from July 12 to 13 only.

ASUS OLED displays, now found across the Vivobook lineup, let you enjoy an incredible viewing experience. It features high contrast ratio, deeper blacks, and fast response time, with 70% less blue light reduction that also protects users from eye strain - a bank-for-the-buck investment if you are looking for a long-term device. ASUS fans can enjoy these industry-leading features from the #1 OLED Laptop brand for an exclusive discount during the promo period. To know more about the benefits of OLED display, you may check it here ASUS OLED.

Level up your daily activities with these bang-for-the-buck Vivobook lineups

Students and young professionals looking for an everyday laptop can get the ASUS Vivobook Pro  14 OLED (K3400PA). This 14-inch laptop boasts a 2.8K high resolution OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 16:10 screen-to-body, a perfect combination to achieve an immersive binge-watching experience and entertainment time. It also features an 11th Gen Intel Core i5 H-series processor and an excellent cooling system that allows this laptop to maintain high performance during moderate to heavy workloads. The Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (K3400PA) comes at a discounted price of P47,995.00 from its original price of P54,995.00 over at the ASUS Shopee store. It is also bundled with a free 3-month Adobe Cloud subscription.

Meanwhile, light to moderate laptop users can get the ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED  (K513EA). This device will surely upgrade your laptop experience because it boasts a 15-inch full HD OLED screen display. It also features up to 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor with Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics, the specs you need to achieve any task without a sweat. The Vivobook 15 OLED (K513EA) comes at a discounted price of P41,995.00 from its original price of P44,995.00 over at the ASUS Shopee store.

Smart and practical laptop users can get the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA). This laptop boasts 2.8K OLED display technology with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is equipped with AMD Ryzen 5000 H-Series CPU and an excellent cooling system, allowing the Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA) to maintain high performance during light to moderate content creation. The Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA) comes at a discounted price of P54,995.00 from its original price of P59,995.00 over at the ASUS Shopee store. It is also bundled with a free 3-month Adobe Cloud subscription.

ASUS fans can also enjoy a 2-year International Global Warranty and Platinum Protection Warranty for every purchase of an ASUS laptop. ASUS Shopee Store will offer free shipping and an additional P1,000 voucher discount during the Shopee Super Brand Day Sale on July 12 to 13. Add to cart now at ASUS Shopee to enjoy these great rewards from the no. 1 OLED laptop brand in the Philippines.  Don’t forget to follow ASUS, ROG, and ASUS for Business on Facebook or visit the official website of ASUS Philippines and ROG Philippines.