4 ways to turn passions into something valuable and powerful

Reports have called millennials the “burnout generation.” This is further expanded by the 2020 Deloitte Global Millennial Survey, which found that 57% of Filipino millennials feel anxious or stressed all or most of the time. The 2022 report found that 45% of millennials around the world feel “burned out due to the intensity/demands of their working environments.”

There are so many stressors these days. Work, finances, and the welfare of their family are just some of the things that induce anxiety. Their only solace is their passion, which ranges from creating and consuming content to playing mobile games.

With all the stressors hounding millennials every day, it’s important to turn passions into something valuable and powerful. Here are four ways to do that:

Make time for it. 

Face it, there’s always something that needs to be done. It’s important to set boundaries between work and leisure because a mind must be well-rested in order to function well in the office. It’s not enough to simply find time for one’s passion. These days, it’s about making it. Set a rule that after 6 PM, work notifications must be switched off. The hours after that must be dedicated to rest, spending time with loved ones, and hobbies.

Connect with like-minded people. 

A group of friends who share the same passion will most likely encourage it. Friends who enjoy the same bands can go to gigs together, while gamers can join tournaments or just play together. Film buffs can have movie nights where they can discuss their favorite scenes. There are communities that cater to every passion, from Facebook groups to apps like Goodreads for books, Letterboxd for movies, and Reddit for anything under the sun.

Share it with the world.

Social media has made the world smaller, allowing everyone to reach bigger audiences. Creators can share their work on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, which can build a following. While the point of pursuing one’s passion is a break from the monotony of work, this could lead to freelancing gigs or even a change in career.

Have the right device. 

The right tool can turn a simple hobby into something more powerful. Samsung’s Galaxy M33 5G and M23 5G are great companions for young professionals who want to take their passions to the next level, especially content creation and mobile games.

Both smartphones are equipped with a multi-camera system to capture memories. The Galaxy M33 5G and M23 5G’s suite of lenses is bannered by the 50MP Main camera, which takes photos and videos in clear detail. The smartphones’ 6.6” displays with Full HD+ technology made the gaming experience richer. Lags are virtually undetectable with the 120Hz refresh rate. There’s space for everything since the smartphones have 128GB of internal storage, which can be expanded by up to 1TB with a microSD card.

Both devices are available at a discounted price on Samsung.com and other online platforms this June.[1] The Galaxy M33 5G is priced at 16,990 SRP, down from its original price of PHP 19,490 SRP in Blue, Brown, and Green. Meanwhile, the Galaxy M23 5G is available for PHP 15,490 SRP, down from its original price of PHP 17,990 SRP in Light Blue, Deep Green, and Orange Copper.

Becoming successful at something you're passionate about takes time, persistence, and drive. Put these pieces together and you'll be well on your way to doing what you love, gaining more control and freedom in your life, and unleashing the genuine power that's within you all along.

For more information about the Samsung Galaxy M33 and M23 5G, visit 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 limited the number of its customers to only 50%, implemented the mandatory use of masks and shields, and performs frequent cleaning 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.

Find the nearest Samsung Experience store via samsung.com/ph/samsung-experience-store/locations/.

 

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at http://news.samsung.com.

 

Make it personal: Name your Cherry Flask for free!

 

There’s no other perfect way of showing someone how much they mean to you than by reminding them to stay hydrated! Make sure they get the right dose of liquid everyday by gifting them a Cherry Flask.

Here’s the good news to all vacuum flask fanatics, Cherry Home offers FREE personalization for every purchase of the Cherry Flask 32oz and 40oz. 

Here’s how:

1) Select a color from the following choices: Breeze Blue, Obsidian Black, Phantom Gray, Pop Violet, Bubble Gum Pink, and Varsity Blue for the 32oz. Meanwhile, you may choose from Breeze Blue, Obsidian Black, Phantom Gray, Pop Violet, and Valentine Pink for the 40oz.

2) Simply checkout your order from Cherry Shop PH and a CHERRY representative will immediately contact you for the custom text and your color of choice. Make sure to choose the one with a ‘PERSONALIZED’ tag on the product name so as not to confuse with the regular flasks.

3) For orders via the Cherry Viber Community, just send a message to the Cherry PH (Community) group, indicating your number of order/s, preferred color, and other details for the custom print.

4) Only a MAXIMUM OF 8 LETTERS per name is allowed.

The Cherry Flask efficiently keeps drinks cold for 24 hours and hot beverages at the right temperature for as long as 12 hours. May your loved ones be at home, in the office, at the gym, or out and about, have them remember you anywhere they are while carrying around their personalized Cherry Flask. Get the 32oz for only P750 and the 40oz for just P850 at:

Cherry Shop PH: www.cherryshop.com.ph

Cherry PH Community: https://bit.ly/CherryViberCommunity

Join The Masters: vivo launches Imaging Academy, to premiere photography masterclass episodes online

 

Ahead of the local introduction of its newest flagship smartphone series, leading smartphone brand vivo announces the launch of the vivo Imaging Academy. The academy will feature a series of online classes with renowned photographers here and abroad which aim to not only spotlight the outstanding photography features of the vivo X80 series but also impart top-notch photography techniques straight from the ZEISS masters.

There will be a total of five main episodes which will each be spearheaded by photography masters and experts. Every 35-minute episode will showcase the masters’ work and life experiences, case studies and the key imaging functions and features of the X80 series in relation to different types of photography. At the end of each session, participants are encouraged to capture images and create their own art while applying the new techniques they have just learned.

Meet the Masters

Michael Halsband

New York-based photographer Michael Halsband was determined that he wanted to become a photographer at the very young age of 10. Many years and thousands of photographs later, he has already made his mark in the photography scene as the former exclusive photographer of The Rolling Stones, AC/DC and Andy Warhol, among many prominent bands and celebrities.

His works are exhibited and archived by major art museums such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum in London and The Andy Warhol Museum in Pennsylvania. For the vivo Imaging Academy series, Michael will be sharing his insights about Portrait Photography: Journey to understand what defines to be an iconic image.

Peter Van Agtmael

Known for his surrealist style of photography is multi-awarded photographer Peter Van Agtmael who is also based in New York. Heavily influenced by his Yale history degree and the 911 attacks, his works usually reflect images of conflicts, history, nationalism, militarism and social classes. He works with the New York Times and his works are archived by the International Center of Photography, Houston Museum of Fine Arts, Deutsche Bank and Yale University Art Gallery.

Because of his extensive work especially on the US wars in Israel and Palestine, Peter has been recognized by the W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund, the Magnum Foundation, Pictures of the Year International (PoYI) and the Pulitzer Center, among others. For the vivo Imaging Academy series, Peter will be talking about Documentary Photography: Finding the beauty in the ordinary.

Issa Barte

Michael and Peter will also be joined by other renowned photographers who are also experts in their respective fields. Among them is artist and photojournalist Issa Barte. Despite picking up photography only during the pandemic, her passion and dedication to giving a platform to the existing climate crisis at a grassroots level made it too difficult for National Geographic not to notice her work. In 2021, she was recognized as one of NatGeo’s 25 Young Explorers and Changemakers around the globe. Issa will be sharing her story and some expert tips through her episode Nature Photography: empowering change through photography.

E-Jay Zhang

ZEISS Ambassador E-Jay Zhang specializes in urban architecture, night scenes and night portrait photography. All the way from China, E-Jhay will be spearheading the episode Night Shot: Capture Amazing City Landscape at Night. 

To complete the list of masters and experts is Raul Romo, a self-taught freelance photographer based in Los Angeles, California. He specializes in portraiture and fashion photography.

Raul Romo

His works include magazine cover shoots for popular celebrities like Lady Gaga, Camila Cabello and Ashanti. For the vivo Imaging Academy master class series, Raul will be talking about Commercial Photography: Leverage lights and colors for stylish portraits.

Learn From Some of the World’s Best

The vivo Imaging Academy masterclass series will be available on vivo Philippines’ official Youtube and TikTok channels starting this month. The first episode featuring Michael Halsband will be available on June 15-20 while each of the remaining episodes will be premiered individually in the succeeding months following this schedule: Peter Van Agtmael (July 15-20), Issa Barte (August 15-20), E-Jhay Zhang (September 15-20) and Raul Romo (October 15-20).

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About vivo

vivo is a technology company that creates great products based on a design-driven value, with smart devices and intelligent services as its core. The company aims to build a bridge between humans and the digital world. Through unique creativity, vivo provides users with an increasingly convenient mobile and digital life. Following the company’s core values, which include Benfen*, design-driven value, user-orientation, continuous learning and team spirit, vivo has implemented a sustainable development strategy with the vision of developing into a healthier, more sustainable world-class corporation.

While bringing together and developing the best local talents to deliver excellence, vivo is supported by a network of R&D centers in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai and Xi’an, focusing on the development of state-of-the-art consumer technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial design, imaging system and other up-and-coming technologies. vivo has also set up an intelligent manufacturing network (including those authorized by vivo), with an annual production capacity of nearly 200 million smartphones. As of now, vivo has branched out its sales network across more than 60 countries and regions, and is loved by more than 400 million users worldwide.

*“Benfen” is a term describing the attitude on doing the right things and doing things right – which is the ideal description of vivo’s mission to create value for society.

Stay informed of latest vivo news at https://www.vivo.com/en/about-vivo/news

NEW PRODUCT ALERT: Cherry Home’s latest Smart Outdoor Camera

 Whether you stay in most of the time or frequently go outside, your house is home to you and everything you value. Make sure to keep it safe with Cherry Home’s latest Smart Outdoor Camera.

Manage home security like a pro with this device’s tip-top features. It is carefully crafted to outdo the best in the market with a 3MP camera quality with colorful night vision for clearer video playback and live streams, day or night. It is also equipped with an Intelligent Auto-Tracking feature so you can constantly monitor movements outside your home that are within the camera’s range. This means, not missing a thing with a relatively large scope, featuring a Wide Viewing Angle and Rotation Angles: 310° Pan and 140° Tilt. It also supports 24/7 recording which you can store via 32GB MicroSD card or on the cloud, should you need more space.

Living up to its name, you can stay on top of your home’s overall security with just your phone as you can monitor everything through the Cherry Home App that is downloadable from Google Play or the App Store.

Monitor your home the smart way for just P1,620. For more information and to purchase, visit:

Cherry Shop PH: www.cherryshop.com.ph

DITO hits 9M subscriber mark, opens new cities

 

DITO Telecommunity Corporation, the country’s newest mobile network operator (MNO) hit another milestone during the country’s 124th Independence Day Celebration by attracting more than 9M subscribers. It may be recalled that DITO first hit its one-millionth subscriber towards the end of June last year, a mere three months after its commercial launch on March 8 of 2021.

Atty. Adel Tamano, DITO Chief Administrative Officer said, “Hitting milestone after milestone, DITO is once again preparing for the yearly government audit and is confident of hitting 70% of the country’s population shortly before July 2022, allowing it to finally go head-to-head against the country’s two legacy MNOs in terms of presence.”

He further added that since 2019, DITO has been busy ramping up its network roll-out despite the difficulties of the global pandemic and has made its presence felt in more than 540 cities and municipalities, more than 110,000 sales touch points, built 20 DITO experience stores, erected close to 5,000 cellular towers, constructed more than 100 data centers, and laid out more than 30,000 kilometers of fiber cable to link the archipelago.

“We in DITO are serious about our commitments to weave Filipino communities using the DITO brand of connectivity and will move further forward to deliver,” Tamano stressed.

Later this month, DITO will light up barangays in the following cities as part of its commercial expansion:

1. Sta. Catalina, Ilocos Sur

2. Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur

3. Pasuquin, Ilocos Sur

4. City of Batac, Ilocos Sur

5. Labo, Camarines Sur

6. Buhi, Camarines Sur

7. Goa, Camarines Sur

8. Juban, Sorsogon

9. Pilar, Sorsogon

10. Tunga, Leyte

11. Tabontabon, Leyte

12. Santa Fe, Leyte

13. Manapla, Negros Occidental

14. Dumalinao Zamboanga del Sur

15. Tubod, Lanao del Norte

16. Magallanes, Agusan del Norte

17. Tiwi, Albay

Earlier this month, DITO welcomed subscribers from Paombong Bulacan, Ramon and Reina Mercedes in Isabela, Puerto Princesa Palawan, Pagsanjan and Pila Laguna, San Jose Occidental Mindoro, and Naguilian Isabela.

In addition, from April and May of this year, DITO has made its presence felt from Ilocos, Cagayan, Benguet, Kalinga, Isabela, Pangasinan, Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan and Zambales to Rizal, bringing up the total area coverage of DITO to more than 540 cities and municipalities nationwide.

To add excitement to the growing achievements of the third major telco player, DITO also held activities to coincide with the commercial launch of Boracay in Visayas where locals were given a chance to be instant DITO retail merchants through a CSR program, and in General Santos City in Mindanao in an event held in partnership with SM.

“Day-by-day, milestone after milestone, DITO has proven to be a resilient and a positively disruptive force in the Philippine telco industry, improving internet speeds and providing growing competition against the two other telcos with the Filipino people emerging as the ultimate victors,” Tamano ended.

For more information on DITO Telecommunity, visit DITO’s official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/DITOphofficial) or website (www.dito.ph).

MR.DIY’s Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Every Type of Dad

 

MR.DIY, your one-stop-shop for home improvement, joins everyone in honoring our ever-loving dads this Father’s Day!

Looking for the perfect present to surprise your dad? MR.DIY has got you covered with a variety of items that can make every celebration more special.

Regardless of whether your dad is into fitness, driving, or always fixing every corner of your home, here are some great gift ideas that you can give this Father’s Day.

For the Car Enthusiasts 

For all our car enthusiast dads out there, MR.DIY is thrilled to share some essentials that you can use to make driving more fun.

The Double-Headed Vehicle Fan is a great item to make your car cooler, especially on a sunny day; MR.DIY’s Vacuum Cleaner comes in handy and can easily help you get rid of hard-to-reach dirt and particles under the car seat; and to get the job done, a Wash Mitt can make your car exterior squeaky clean.

For the Fitness Buffs 

Exercises can be a great bonding activity for the entire family, and MR.DIY has great fitness equipment that can help make our dad healthier and fit.

As a starter, MR.DIY’s Waist Support can help tone down your body without feeling uncomfortable; a Wrist Support is also a must-have to support our wrist and help prepare for extreme workouts; and as a fun alternative to work on those ab muscles, the Exercise Wheel is beginner-friendly and can guide everyone in performing difficult positions for the abs.

For the All-Around Hardware Expert

Our dads love a great hardware kit to help improve our home. MR.DIY offers an array of home improvement items for every need that also serve as useful presents.

A Steel Tool Box is essential for every home, keeping your tools intact and safe away from hazards; Flat and Ball Key Set and Hand Riveter are also a must-have, and can provide great support to usual home maintenance problems; and finally, MR.DIY’s Multi-functional Tool is perfect for a variety of uses: as a trusty screwdriver, cutter, bottle opener, and so much more.

These items that you can use as presents this Father’s Day, among many others, are now available at MR.DIY’s stores nationwide! 

To learn more about MR.DIY and its products, visit www.mrdiy.com/ph. You may also follow /mrdiyPH on Facebook, and @mrdiy.philippines on Instagram and Tiktok for updates and upcoming promos.

Best tech gifts for every dad this Father’s Day

 Our dads are usually into gadgets. From phones to computers, they aspire to get the latest models that suit their lifestyles, and interests. With Father’s Day coming up, it’s the perfect time to show your love and gratitude to our dads with the best tech gifts:

A one-stop shop for cool, functional gadgets is Xiaomi. The brand not only offers top of the line smartphones. Here are some smart home items from Xiaomi that every dad will appreciate.

Casual photographer

For dads who are looking to upgrade their phones, the Xiaomi 11T Series is the perfect all-around smartphone, especially if he loves photography. Its 108MP pro-grade camera can capture stunning details on landscape shots and portraits. And with the 120Hz AdaptiveSync AMOLED display, they can view their photos and videos in the best quality. (Great news: This smartphone can be purchased at a more affordable price via the ongoing Price Slash Promo!)

Shop the Xiaomi 11T Series here.

Workout enthusiast

Jogging, biking, or sports – whatever physical activity your dad is into, the Xiaomi Smart Watch S1 can help keep track of their workout progress. They can enjoy 117 modes depending on their routines, and monitor their health via the Bio Sensor and High Heart Rate Alerts. Get one for yourself so you can be your dad’s fitness buddy.

Shop the Xiaomi Smart Watch S1 here.

Movie buff

Movie marathons and binge-watching TV series will never be the same with the 43” Mi P1 Smart TV. Its wide color gamut brings rich and vivid colors for an immersive viewing experience. It also comes with a 360° Bluetooth remote control that works from any direction.

Shop the 43” Mi P1 Smart TV here.

Gamer god

Update dad’s gaming den with the Xiaomi Curved Gaming Monitor 34” with ultra-high definition. This is ideal for those who are building their dream PC setup as its captivating picture quality achieves a conducive environment for your avid gamer dad.

Shop the Xiaomi Curved Gaming Monitor 34” here.

Music fan

Albums and podcasts will sound so much better with hi-fi sound quality. The Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro delivers dimensional audio and has a Noise Canceling Technology for dad’s distraction-free listening. Their compact design also makes it the ideal companion while on the move.

Shop the Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro here.

Self-stylist
Some dads prefer to style their facial hair on their own, which is why you should consider getting them the Xiaomi Mi Electric Shaver. It has Smart controls that deliver consistent speed and power for a sharp, thorough shave every time.

Shop the Xiaomi Mi Electric Shaver here.

Make this occasion special with these Father’s Day gift ideas. Check out Xiaomi’s offerings on its official website and Lazada. For more updates and information, follow Xiaomi’s Facebook page.

Samsung Electronics Joins Home Connectivity Alliance to Drive the Future of Connected Home Experiences

Samsung to work with HCA to enhance smart home experience through interoperability in home appliances, HVAC systems and TVs.

The new global organization aims to give consumers more options to customize their smart home ecosystems while improving data privacy and device safety

LAS VEGAS, NV – January, 2022 – Samsung Electronics today announced its membership in the Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA) together with leading manufacturers in the smart home space, aiming to promote interoperability and greater safety.

Samsung Electronics is a founding member of the HCA along with Arçelik A.Ş., The Electrolux Group, Haier, GE Appliances and Trane Technologies. The alliance brings together leading manufacturers of connected devices to enhance the compatibility of smart appliances across brands.

As part of the alliance, Samsung will work with other member companies to develop shared guidelines for cloud-to-cloud interoperability, accounting for data security and consumer safety requirements.

For Samsung users, this means the ability to operate and control appliances from other brands through its smart home platform SmartThings, making it simpler for consumers to integrate legacy and new devices into their connected homes. Alternatively, consumers will be able to access Samsung devices from other HCA member applications.

“We are pleased to have Samsung as one of the founding members of the Home Connectivity Alliance,” said Yoon Ho Choi, President of Home Connectivity Alliance. “It is the support of global manufacturers like Samsung that makes HCA uniquely qualified to establish interoperability guidelines for long-life appliances and systems in the home, ultimately delivering safe, simple and elegant consumer experiences.”

“As digital technology becomes more embedded in everyday life, we at Samsung believe that it’s essential to bring greater openness to our smart home ecosystem and empower consumers with more options to create truly personalized home experiences,” said Chanwoo Park, Executive Vice President and Head of IoT Business group at Samsung Electronics. “We are excited to work with other members of the HCA and will work to make home lifestyles easier and smarter with meaningful innovations in smart appliances and connectivity.”

Building on the partnerships fostered through the HCA, SmartThings will continue to deliver innovations that push the boundaries of smart devices, enabling more consumers to enjoy the benefits of connected living. From smart kitchen features to automated home cleaning and clothing care, SmartThings’ open platform brings together a wide range of cutting-edge devices and services to offer a holistic smart home experience.

Simplifying everyday life through digital technology is at the heart of Samsung’s smart home innovations. The company is committed to working with other members of the HCA to drive the future of smart home technology and deliver meaningful innovations to users.

For more information about the Samsung smart home ecosystem and SmartThings, please visit Samsung.com.

For more information about Home Connectivity Alliance, please visit https://homeconnectivityalliance.org/

Grab These Amazing Products for Only ₱6 at the Shopee 6.6 Super Flash Sale! Insane deals are coming this June 6.

MANILA, JUNE 3, 2020 --- Attention, Shopee fans! Shopee’s 6.6 Super Flash Sale is here with jewelry, bags, electronic gadgets, and home appliances for as low as ₱6. During the 6.6 sale, users can also expect up to 80% off on select items, flash deals every ten minutes, cashbacks and vouchers to be given away on D-Day. 

Here are six awesome buys you can check out on June 6: 

1. CK-140 Automatic Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor

Make sure you and your loved ones’ blood pressure is stable during this time with this automatic blood pressure monitor. 

2. Popcorn Fast-Charging PowerBank

Keep your mobile phones and other electronic gadgets charged and ready-to-use with this fast-charging power bank. 

3. Catherine Anti-theft Leather Bag

Secure your belongings well with this anti-theft bag that’s made of leather. It comes in two colors: black and coffee brown. 

4. LS Jewelry 18K Gold-Plated Drop Earrings

Complete your look with these gold-plated earrings that come in six different colors. 

5. Seagate 1TB Backup Plus Slim New USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive

Back up all important data in a secure device. There are four colors available: silver, blue, red and gold. 

6. ACE SL-24" TV-3.5A Ultra Slim LED-220 Television

Sit back and relax with the whole family with this 24-inch, USB-ready TV. 

Globe appoints Martha Sazon as new Mynt’s new CEO

Globe has appointed Martha Sazon as Mynt’s new CEO effective June 1, replacing Anthony Thomas who led the fintech company in the last three years.

Sazon has 12 years of leadership experience across various business units in Globe such as postpaid mobile, small and medium business, and broadband.

“Inherent to her is the ability to pioneer and execute breakthroughs that led to significant and sustainable results, all anchored on addressing the most important customer needs such as the MySuperPlan, SME solutions-selling, and Home Prepaid Wifi and Streamwatch Xtreme Prepaid, while transforming operations through agile and digitalization,” said Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu.

“Martha, as a leader, is a clear embodiment of Mynt’s current state that is ready to take on the future, fired up for sustainable growth and armed with an evolved, progressive approach to customer experience,” he added.

Globe also said that Thomas will remain to serve as an adviser to the board of Mynt.

“Mynt’s unwavering commitment in delivering world-class e-wallet services for the Filipinos has brought the brand GCash to its undisputed leadership position in the Philippine Fintech space today. This achievement would not have been possible if not for the leadership of Anthony Thomas in the last three years,” said Cu

Owned by Globe, Ayala Corporation, and Alibaba’s Group affiliate Ant Financial, Mynt is a mobile financial services company aimed to accelerate financial inclusion through mobile money, micro-loans, and technology, providing secure, accessible, and convenient fintech solutions to individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Mynt operates fintech companies GCash and Fuse. Both tech-based lending companies enable Filipinos to get microloans to business loans

OPPO Reno3 Series Now Officially Available in PH

OPPO’s latest Reno3 series delivers superior and premium camera technology, 

allowing users to live more through better creative expression 

The long wait is officially over - OPPO now releases the Reno3 Series in the Philippines. The Reno3 retails at PHP18,990 and the Reno3 Pro retails at PHP28,990. The latest of its smartphone series under the Reno line promises superiority in performance that pushes everyone to be more creative and to live more in today’s very digital landscape.

Live More with Reno3 Series’ Superb Performance

The latest OPPO Reno3 series’ camera technologies continue to be a crowd pleaser and remains the selfie expert for the Gen Z and Millennials. The OPPO Reno3 comes with 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage, 48MP Zoom QuadCam setup, and 44MP Front Camera, while the OPPO Reno3 Pro comes with 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of internal storage, 64MP Zoom QuadCam setups, and 44MP+2MP Dual Punch-Hole Front Camera.

The OPPO Reno3 series runs on the all-new ColorOS 7 which features OPPO's latest technological advancements and outstanding photography features into the world's first design of 44MP+2MP Dual Punch-hole Super AMOLED Display of the Reno3 Pro. This latest smartphone series is set to create a new mobile photography trend and redefine the smartphone photography experience.

Significantly, OPPO’s proprietary technology - OPPO Screen Image Engine (OSIE) debuts in the Philippines. This technology will effectively increase the image quality, which is also the industry's first visual effect optimization software for short video images that makes viewing social media content from Instagram and TikTok more engaging. Powered by Dolby Atmos® & Hi-Res Audio, Reno3 Series also empowers users to enjoy the audio banquet anytime, anywhere, and light up their busy life. 

In terms of performance, The Reno3 features MediaTek’s latest chip in the Helio P Series. “The OPPO Reno3 Pro is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P95, our newest Helio chipset with our most powerful AI processing engine for 4G smartphones. It delivers premium photography experiences with an array of AI-camera features including enhanced portrait photography, fast secure facial recognition and full-body movement tracking,” says Dr. Yenchi Lee, Assistant General Manager of MediaTek’s wireless business unit.

“For mobile gamers, MediaTek Helio P95 also includes MediaTek HyperEngine gaming technology for fast, fluid graphics and responsive, uninterrupted gameplay. With our technology and OPPO’s innovative devices, we create premium smartphone features and experiences consumers want,” Lee added.

On the gaming front, the Reno3 series with its ColorOS 7 offers a significantly improved gaming performance to provide an immersive and smooth gaming experience. Hyper Boost cuts down on lag and runs games faster and more seamlessly, thanks to touch optimization and frame rate optimization. Touch optimization increases the frequency of touch scanning while reducing unnecessary processes, and further ensures that touch response remains fast even in low power conditions. 

Well-Recognized Performances by Third Parties

Reno3 Series’ outstanding performances win broad affection from global users by its amazing performance. It is also well recognized by multiple international renowned institutions:

Reno3:

• TÜV Rheinland Safe Fast-Charge System Certification: Applying with the 20W VOOC Flash Charge 3.0, Reno3 is always ready to offer great charging safety. Also as the well-known slogan says, Reno3 passed the 5 minutes charging 2 hours phone call testing by TÜV Rheinland.

• Netflix HD Certification：High quality videos of 1080p are available via the pre-installed Netflix App on Reno3 Series, putting high-definition videos in the pocket. 

• Dolby Atmos® and Hi-Res Audio: Immerse yourself in the world top experience watching Dolby Certified audio and video, and Hi-Fi playback of Hi-Res music files.

Reno3 Pro:

• TÜV Rheinland Full Care Display Certification：The screen offers users world-class eye care. The upgraded low-brightness, stroboflash-free, and low blue ray technologies provide delicate eye care even in the darkest environment. 

• TÜV Rheinland Safe Fast-Charge System Certification: Applying with the 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0, Reno3 Pro is always ready to offer great charging safety as well as fast charging speed, as also passed the 50% charge in 20min test by TÜV Rheinland. 

• Netflix HD Certification：High quality videos of 1080p are available via the pre-installed Netflix App on Reno3 Series, putting high-definition videos in the pocket. 

• Dolby Atmos® and Hi-Res Audio: Immerse yourself in the world top experience watching Dolby Certified audio and video, and Hi-Fi playback of Hi-Res music files.

The Reno3 series is officially available in the Philippines through OPPO concept stores nationwide, e-commerce partners and Smart via postpaid plans. Reno3 retails at PHP18,990 and the Reno3 Pro at PHP28,990. For Smart, Reno3 will be available at Smart Signature Plan 999 with a PHP3,100 cash-out while Reno3 Pro will be available at Smart Signature Plan 1,699 with a PHP3,000 cash-out. Both will come with a free Rockspace EB60 Bluetooth Earbuds. The Reno3 will also be available on Shopee starting April 30, 2020 and on Lazada starting May 13, 2020. 

To know further details about the Reno3 series and the list of dealer partners offering the Reno3 series, visit the official website at www.oppo.com/ph or the official Facebook page of OPPO Philippines.

OPPO Launches All-round Superior Flagship Find X2 Pro: Find X2 Pro is the much awaited OPPO flagship smartphone that’s set to offer a revolutionary smartphone experience

March 2020 - PHILIPPINES - Find X2 series is the next generation flagship offering of OPPO that promises an all-round powerful camera experience, battery life, and one of the most advanced screens in the industry. OPPO is bringing the Find X2 Pro to the Philippines this March, ideal for Filipino users who are now consuming digital content at a much faster rate and simultaneously have higher requirements for the content quality. Catering to these needs, Find X2 Pro empowers users to live their lives more efficiently on-the-go.

The device is equipped with a 120Hz QHD+ AMOLED screen, an all-round ultra-vision-camera system, the industry’s fastest 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 flash charging technology, and the most advanced 5G mobile platform—Snapdragon 865. The Find X2 Pro is also the first mobile phone to support all-pixel omnidirectional focus and up to 12bit photo capturing.

"To deliver a superior smartphone experience to our users, OPPO is constantly innovating all aspects of our products - from screen, photography, charging, battery life, and design. The clear, smooth, and professional display of the OPPO Find X2 Pro sets a new standard for flagship smartphones, bringing mobile interaction and display experience to a new level in the 5G era." said Brian Shen, Vice President and the President of Global Marketing at OPPO.

120Hz QHD+ professional display improves all-round visual experience

Find X2 Pro is equipped with an OPPO customized 120Hz QHD+ Ultra Vision Screen with more than one billion variations of color display capabilities, bringing a visual revolution in resolution, color, refresh rate, and brightness.

The device is also professionally calibrated in screen color, making the colors rich, accurate, and comparable to a professional display. DisplayMate, a third-party professional display testing institution has given A+ rating to Find X2 Pro establishing its screen display quality as above regular standards.

In addition, with the 240Hz high touch sampling rate, the Find X2 Pro screen significantly improves picture smoothness, and achieves more agile and accurate operation feedback.

Equipped with the O1 Ultra Vision Engine, the Find X2 Pro supports Motion Clear and HDR video enhancement. The Motion Clear can increase the frame of online video and sports broadcasts   with frame rates below 30 fps to 60 fps or even 120 fps. This makes the video play smoother, and minimizes motion jitter and stepped contours.

To bring users an immersive entertainment experience, the Find X2 Pro has built in powerful audio performance, equipped with high-power dual speakers with Dolby Atmos and can intelligently match application scenarios - such as music, movies and games.

Versatile and professional Ultra Vision Camera System

Find X2 Pro is equipped with a triple-camera combination, 48MP wide-angle lens + 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens + 13MP telephoto lens, whilst supporting 10x hybrid zoom. It uses the Sony IMX689 which has the largest sensor size among all 48MP mobile camera sensors in the industry. 

The Find X2 Pro is the first smartphone to support All Pixel Omni-directional PDAF, with capability of achieving 100% pixel focusing and omnidirectional focusing. It also has a second-generation 10x hybrid zoom where users can also easily switch the zoom between the three cameras to shoot at a short distance of 3cm up to a maximum 60x zoom.

The Ultra Night Mode can cover all focal lengths with a maximum zoom of 60x, easily facilitating telephoto night shoots. A maximum of 30x smooth zooming is also achievable on video shooting.

Find X2 Pro is equipped with Ultra Steady Video Pro. Based on the 48MP and 120°ultra-wide-angle lens, with the brand new upgraded image stabilization algorithm, users can easily capture a wide-angle motion picture.

Find X2 Pro not only supports 4K 60fps video shooting, but also supports Live HDR video recording. By integrating 10bit video recording, the pixel-level real-time grading exposure and video color calibration, the Find X2 Pro can make the highlights and shadows in backlit scenes clearer and deliver a more textured video effect.

The pain point for consumers to create high quality content with smartphones is not only with how to shoot, but also to edit and share more easily. That is why the Find X2 series is also equipped with the video editing tool Soloop. It integrates fun recording, easy editing, and quick sharing, so users can edit amazing videos and share personal stories with just one click.

Powerful performance and appearance: on the inside and out 

Find X2 Pro with 12GB RAM + 512GB ROM, provides two options of orange vegan leather and black ceramic. Find X2 series is one of the first mobile phones to be equipped with Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865 Mobile Platform. This guarantees a seamless user experience.

In terms of battery life, Find X2 Pro adopts 4260mAh batteries and is equipped with industry-leading 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 flash charge. This is the fastest and safest charging technology in the mobile phone industry. SuperVOOC 2.0 can fully charge the Find X2 Pro in just 38 minutes.

The Find X2 Pro adopts a front and back sleek double-curve body design. The front of the Find X2 Pro is covered with Corning Gorilla's sixth-generation glass panel. The curved surface design of its gradient glass screen create a visually borderless effect, making the phone round and smooth to touch.

ColorOS 7.1 debuts to global users

As OPPO’s latest iteration of its customized Android 10-based operating system, ColorOS 7.1 delivers a lightweight visual approach that simplifies the user interface, with a more intuitive animation system, and refined sound effects, allowing users to focus more on their content.

In addition to icon customization, ColorOS 7.1 specially adapted Dark Mode to the top 200 popular third party apps, opening up a superb reading experience in all-day conditions, whilst simultaneously improving battery life by 38%.

ColorOS 7.1 caters to more intuitive interactions. For example, the new weather-adaptive alarm automatically adjusts alarm sounds to the weather, while an upgraded haptic design helps deliver clearer, crisper touch response sounds and a more realistic touch experience.

ColorOS developed a set of tech solutions for faster and more seamless experience. Anti-fragmentation reduces backend memory fragmentation, while decreasing app termination and lagging by 93%. ColorOS 7.1 also boosts touch response and app launch speed, and ensures no latency even after long-term use.

OPPO understands the importance of privacy protection and always prioritizes the security of user data. Personal information protection allows users to shield their information from third-party apps. Private Safe transfers photos, videos, audio, and other documents to a secure “zone” in the storage folder, blocking access by apps. In addition, Payment Protection ensures financial security by scanning the payment environment within the system and apps, while App Lock encrypts apps, requiring either a passcode or a fingerprint scan for access.

ColorOS 7.1 also comes with customized features for the Find X2 Series users, including an AI-adaptive Eye Protection System that adjusts screen temperature and brightness.

Connecting users to the 5G era

During the March 6 global launch of the Find X2 series, OPPO unveiled the 5G enabled Find X2 series. To effectively navigate the complex network environments such as 4G, 5G, and WiFi, the Find X2 series integrates OPPO Smart 5G technology. It supports 5G + 4G dual-receiver, dual-card, and dual-standby with a more stable network. The device is capable of freely switching network systems according to the network conditions.

The Find X2 series 5G version will be released in selected markets with commercially available 5G connectivity services.