OPPO establishes APAC Hub Center in Malaysia to support further regional expansion

For all OPPO enthusiasts we're sharing you a new from them, especially those who are in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. OPPO opened its fourth regional operations center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, just prior to the OPPO APAC Strategy Conference. The ribbon cutting ceremony was officiated by the top management of OPPO, including President of OPPO APAC Jimmy Yi; OPPO Vice President and President of Global Sales, Alen Wu; Vice President and OPPO President of Intelligent Mobile Devices Bobee Liu; and each CEO in all of OPPO’s local markets.

(L-R) President of OPPO APAC Jimmy Yi; OPPO Vice President and President of Global Sales, Alen Wu; Vice President and OPPO President of Intelligent Mobile Devices Bobee Liu

Having experienced huge growth here in the past decade, the opening of OPPO’s APAC Hub Center that’s strategically situated in the heart of the region, is an ambitious move to connect markets, partners, and consumers. OPPO aspires to go beyond just being the leader in market share, by becoming an overall well-rounded brand through their new business expansions in the APAC market. The OPPO APAC Hub is OPPO’s fourth center opened after centers in Gurugram, India; Dubai, UAE; and Düsseldorf, Germany, completing their global expansion strategy.

A new milestone for OPPO’s first venture into global markets

The establishment of this hub holds a deeper meaning for OPPO, as APAC is where the brand first began its global expansion. Many markets in APAC are fueling fast-economic growth, and according to market research institute GfK, the APAC region will see a noticeable growing demand for “Technical Consumer Goods” in 2020. These insights are in line with OPPO’s next business expansion into the IoT space for personal and home applications, into digital content creation, and into offering mobile internet services for more diversified users.

Leveraging global resources from headquarters, OPPO APAC will function with more flexibility. There will be greater room to explore further opportunities for collaboration with local partners, which will provide users with better access to the latest innovations in smartphones and also provide access to the entire mobile connectivity ecosystem. Going forward, OPPO APAC will work to enhance its local market operations and will stay competitive by working to deeply understanding local users’ preferences.

Attracting more local talent to join the APAC team

To ensure the brand continues to accurately meet local market demands, OPPO will continue its current recruiting efforts to onboard talent with international mindsets. In the future, OPPO aims to increase its team to 55,000 members of which 95% will be local. OPPO plans to recruit talent from various different fields, including manufacturing, software development, internet services, and sales and marketing, to support its expansion efforts in the IoT, mobile internet services, and financial services.

riOPPO plans $7B R&D push to build a multiple-access smart device ecosystem for era of intelligent connectivity

OPPO held its OPPO INNO DAY 2019 in Shenzhen under the theme of Create Beyond Boundaries, revealing its insights and initiatives for the era of intelligent connectivity. At the event, OPPO also showcased a variety of smart devices including smart watches, smart headphones, 5G CPE, and AR glasses; along with key technological breakthroughs in areas such as flash charging, 5G, imaging, and software optimization.

The event served as a platform for industry experts, partners, and key opinion leaders to elaborate on the future of technology. During his keynote speech, OPPO Founder and CEO Tony Chen, said, “as the adoption of 5G and AI ramp up, intelligent connectivity is increasingly within reach. We believe the concept of connection is just the foundation, whereas the integration and convergence of things will be the future. The concept of intelligent connectivity consists of four key parts, including the convergence of technology and service, the convergence of organization, the convergence of culture, and the convergence of technology, arts, and humanities.”

Chen also said that, “OPPO has been more than just a phone maker from the outset. In fact, smartphones have simply been a gateway for OPPO to deliver a diverse portfolio of technological services. For OPPO and even the entire industry, there won't be any company solely focusing on smartphones.”

 

The three key strategies for the era of Intelligent Connectivity

In the next 3 years, Chen announced an R&D budget of RMB 50 billion (about USD $7 billion) will be set aside to develop core technologies in hardware, software, and system in addition to 5G/6G, AI, AR, big data, and other frontier technologies.

Tony Chen, OPPO Founder and CEO, delivers a keynote speech on the future of intelligent connectivity

In order to seize 5G opportunities, OPPO plans to implement three key strategies. First off, the company will remain committed to core technology R&D to develop world-leading tech; secondly, OPPO will build a multi-portal ecosystem of intelligent devices with smartphones serving as the key gateway; and finally, OPPO will continue to rethink user service and optimize its content and service offerings.

Building an integrated technology system to power immersive and personalized 5G experiences

Levin Liu, OPPO Vice President and Head of OPPO Research Institute, said in his keynote speech, “in the face of the new 5G era, OPPO will head towards Tech Innovation 2.0. which will be driven by ‘frontier technology’ and ‘value for user’.” Liu also highlighted, “as the importance of convergence between technologies and services become essential, OPPO is building an integrated technology model that covers five spheres, namely: equipment, data, computing, services, and scenarios. The model, in which 5G and AI serve as the infrastructure and our core capacities, integrates all technologies to create an all-around consistent technological experience. OPPO will follow a ‘three circle scenarios’ roadmap that covers personal scenarios, vertical scenarios, and convergent scenarios to plan its future lineup of devices.”

With this, Liu added that OPPO plans to launch smart watches, smart wireless headphones, and 5G CPE in Q1 of 2020.

Levin Liu, OPPO Vice President and Head of OPPO Research Institute, delivers a keynote speech on technological convergence

Working with partners to realize the era of intelligent connectivity

During the event, both OPPO and IHS Markit, a leading global information provider, jointly released the whitepaper titled, “Intelligent Connectivity: Unleashing Opportunities with the Power of 5G, AI, and Cloud.” By illustrating the trends and prospects of the industry in the era of intelligent connectivity powered by 5G, the whitepaper provides suggestions and guidelines for the future development of an intelligent and converged ecosystem.

OPPO also hosted a forum entitled “Future Integration in the 5G World”, in which a panel of leading industry experts, including OPPO Chief 5G Scientist Henry Tang, well-known Financial Writer and Founder of Hangzhou Bajiuling Cultural Creativity Co., Ltd and Lanshizi Financial Publishing Center Wu Xiaobo, IHS Markit Executive Director Tom Morrod, Microsoft (China) National Technology Officer Qing Wei, Endowed Boya Professor of Peking University and Executive Director of the Center on Frontiers of Computing Studies Chen Baoquan, and Founder of Context Lab Sheng Wu, all exchanged views on the intelligent connectivity powered by 5G.


Combining insights stemming from the trends of intelligent connectivity and outlining their development stages as well as its own technological roadmap, OPPO is committed to continuing its focus on underlying technology innovations. The ultimate goal is to drive the long-term development of its smart device business, providing users with a more comprehensive and personalized technological experiences. At the conference, Chen said that OPPO will continue to stay true to the company’s core values, while actively working with partners across the entire industry chain in an open and mutually beneficial way to explore the future of intelligent connectivity.

For event photos, please click this link for your reference: OPPO Inno Day 2019.

Vivo S1 Pro, A Trendy Must Have to Define Your Style

Probably a must have to define your style. Get this defining gadget!

Gone are the days when styles were black and white—when choosing a style equated to a long-term commitment to live and breathe that chosen lifestyle. Today, finding one’s style is a constant flux. Monday could be business-fashionday, Tuesday can be chill-joggers-shirt day, while Wednesday could be a throwback-90s-style day. However you decide to go about with your style, you need a phone that can match any get-up in your state of “style exploration”.

With its sleek and unique design, the Vivo S1 Pro is the perfect phone for you to define your style. Its bold and lavish Knight Black and Fancy White colorways matches any “OOTD” you wear wherever you choose to wear it.

As smooth as your “getup”, ease-of-access has never been easier with the S1 Pro’s 8GB RAM and in-display fingerprint scanner. The phone, conceived by leading global technology company Vivo, also showcases a 6.38-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display perfect for viewing photos or watching your favorite flick.

Finally, to help capture memories and aid you in cementing your style, the S1 Pro boasts of state-of-the-art front and back cameras. Its unparalleled front-cam enclosed in a water-drop style notch captures ultra-clear photos with its 32 mega-pixel camera. On the other side, the very stylish and one-of-a-kind diamond-shaped rear camera of the Vivo S1 Pro consists of a 48MP main, 8MP secondary, 2MPwide-angle, and 2MP macro camera—a camera quartet unmatched in the mobile phone market.

Retailing for P15,999, the smartphone can be pre-ordered online and in-store from November 21 to 29. It will be available at all authorized Vivo outlets nationwide starting November 30.

OPPO to Launch 5G Smartphones Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 and 765G Mobile Platforms

OPPO announced during the annual Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit, that it will become one of the first companies to launch their flagship 5G smartphone powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865 Mobile Platform in the first quarter of 2020. OPPO has also announced that the all-new Reno3 Pro, launching this December 2019, will be equipped with Qualcomm Technologies Inc.’s next-generation Snapdragon 765G Mobile Platform with integrated 5G, becoming the brand’s first dual-mode 5G handset.

Alen Wu, OPPO Vice President and President of Global Sales, delivers a keynote Speech at the Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit

“By powering our devices with Snapdragon 865 mobile platforms, we are bringing premium flagship 5G smartphones with better experiences like camera, gaming, and artificial intelligence with enhanced performance for consumers around the world. The Reno3 Pro, featuring the Snapdragon 765G, will allow users to experience the superior 5G connectivity, Qualcomm® Snapdragon Elite Gaming™, and outstanding performance in its ultra-thin form factor. OPPO plans to roll out more 5G products in the future, driving the large-scale adoption of 5G around the world,” said Alen Wu, OPPO Vice President and President of Global Sales.

The groundbreaking Snapdragon 5G mobile platforms enable OPPO to power its flagship smartphones with the best-in-class cellular connectivity, performance, and power efficiency while supporting the state-of-the-art form factor design of its devices, providing users with the next generation of ultimate video, photo, and gaming experiences. Powered by the Snapdragon 765G Mobile Platform with integrated 5G and built-in 7nm process technology, the upcoming Reno3 Pro will exceed what is expected by providing an outstanding 5G experience to consumers.

Alen Wu, OPPO Vice President and President of Global Sales, delivers a keynote Speech at the Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit

OPPO has always been committed to pioneering and promoting 5G smartphones. Last May, the brand officially launched the Reno 5G in Switzerland, making it the first commercial 5G phone in Europe. The widely praised smartphone was subsequently rolled out in Australia, U.K., and Italy. Utilizing Reno 5G; OPPO, Qualcomm Technologies, and Ericsson were jointly awarded the “Best 5G Network Development in Europe” award in this June.

OPPO values its long-standing collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies. In 2018, OPPO launched its flagship Find X, integrating the Snapdragon 845. The device, which proved to be a big success for OPPO in the European market, provides consumers with game-changing experiences thanks to its groundbreaking design, innovative entertainment, and connection capabilities. In 2019, OPPO unveiled the Reno 10, a 10x hybrid zoom smartphone featuring Snapdragon 855, and the Reno Ace, powered by the Snapdragon 855 Plus, with both becoming a big hit among consumers due to their superior photography and gaming performance respectively.

In the era of 5G and intelligent connectivity world, OPPO will continue to invest in 5G technology, product research, and application scenarios. With Qualcomm Technologies and other partners in the industry, OPPO will continue to explore and bring more 5G values and possibilities to users around the world.

PamaskOPPO: Merrier Christmas with OPPO’s Biggest Treats for Everyone this Season

In the spirit of Christmas, OPPO will be sharing their utmost gratitude to their loyal OPPO fans by rolling out exciting treats for everyone to enjoy throughout the PamaskOPPO campaign! There’s a lot to look forward to in the season of giving, from OPPO smartphones’ big price drop promos, to a raffle promo jam-packed with a wide array of exciting prizes along with freebies up for grabs, to the culmination of all these over a grand celebration star-studded with celebrities, activities, and games open to all during the December 7 roadshow!

Merrier Christmas with OPPO’s holiday big price drop

Starting November 29, you can finally bag select OPPO smartphones for a great deal with a series of price drops available in all OPPO stores including e-commerce partners such as Lazada, Shopee and Akulaku.

Now it’s easier for you to be #AlwaysGWithOPPOA92020 this Christmas! Get the A9 2020 in Marine Green and Space Purple now for only PHP13,990. As an added treat, you can finally make that big switch to the F series with discounts of up to 30% off. The F series price drop includes F3, F3 Plus, F5, F5 Youth, F7, F7 Youth, F9, F11, and F11 Pro.

Thrilling raffle prizes and freebies up for grabs

From November 23 to December 28, if you purchase an OPPO smartphone worth PHP7,000 and above you can get a chance to win exciting raffle prizes. The first of the four raffle draws will happen on December 7 at the Christmas Roadshow in Glorietta 2 Activity Center. Raffle prizes will include premium bluetooth earphones, OPPO smartphones, home appliances.

To keep the holiday excitement going, for the entire December, you are also entitled to win irresistible freebies with any purchase of a Reno2, Reno2 F, A9 2020, or an A5 2020.

Celebrate with a bang at the OPPO Christmas Roadshow

On December 7, join in on the celebration with the OPPO Christmas roadshow, where you can enjoy games, activities, and have a chance to meet your favorite celebrities that include the A series endorser Alex Gonzaga, Youtube superstar Mimiyuuuh, actress Colleen Garcia, and TV host Robi Domingo!

Additionally, OPPO will be running a one day sale on December 7 where you can get up to 40% discount on selected OPPO smartphones and special gifts as additional freebies.

Hurry and join the grand PamaskOPPO celebrations!

Head over to the nearest OPPO store near you, to make the most out of the big savings from the price drop, and get a chance to win any of the exciting raffle prizes and freebies for every OPPO purchase. Party along too over at the Christmas OPPO Roadshow on December 7, 2019.

To know more about the OPPO’s latest products and events, visit the website www.oppo.com/ph or check the official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/OPPOPH.

LG & Netflix Bring A Bigger & Better Celebration of Christmas with Their Treats

We all know that Christmas in the Philippines starts early and one of the best ways to make the holidays an eventful, meaningful and joyful occasion is by giving back to the community. LG Philippines got that outlined together with the various initiative which they launched in the recent event with the media held in One Canvas Events Place in Pasong Tamo Makati.

The event started off with LGEPH Product Marketing Manager Angelica Dumlao discussing the Evolution of Picture Quality and how LG has taken great strides in pushing for technological innovation. “We can see the advancement and the evolutionary journey of how TV resolution and picture quality have improved in the last 20 years. The evolution from analog to digital television technology was a slow process, and it wasn’t even until the mid-1990s that HDTV broadcasting began. At that time, most HDTVs were plasma TVs, which were expensive, so HDTV adoption was slow. By the mid-2000s however, affordable 40-inch LCDs started to be sold. By the end of the decade, LCDs were outselling traditional (CRT) TVs as well as plasma TVs. Post HDTVs, companies started looking for newer technologies that could be offered to consumers. The last few years saw the arrival of curved screens, high dynamic range (HDR), smart TVs, OLED TVs, and 4K. Now with the hyper-realistic detail and picture quality of 8K available to consumers.” She goes on to add “For us in LG, Life’s about more than having the latest technology. It’s about the experiences technology creates. We are a pacesetter in the industry and we will continue to deliver consumer electronics that let you embrace life and prepare you for its greatest moments.”

Pushing forward with the holiday theme, the first gift that LG has for the community comes in the form of its partnership with Netflix. During the event, Netflix unveiled the streaming service’s holiday film headliner, Klaus. The trailer for the destined Christmas classic, together with its behind the scenes footage, were all screened with the use of LG’s award-winning OLED TVs, the purchase of which comes with an accompanying gift of 6 months of Netflix.

Klaus, the headliner for Netflix’s holiday lineup, is an entirely 2D animated movie, a Netflix first, that harkens to the old Christmas shows we’ve come to know and love. Legendary actor J. K. Simmons provides the voice for the titular Klaus, a reclusive carpenter whom Jesper discovers living alone in a cabin, where he makes his own handmade toys. Like the movies of yore, Netflix hopes that Klaus becomes a Christmas tradition that’s destined to be replayed every holiday season for the years to come. LG also invited the Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc. (ACPI) to share their thoughts on the use of 2D animation in Klaus, how LG OLED TVs are the best platform to view it on, as well as to discuss the state of the local animation industry as a whole.

As an early Christmas present for the organization, LG Philippines donated LG TV. Inkwun Heo, LG Philippines’ Managing Director, recognized the importance of the ACPI’s role in the local industry and how their influence shapes the evolution of picture quality. “With LG, we guarantee an unparalleled, memorable cinematic viewing experience. Through non-stop innovation, LG has been able to offer the best that technology has to offer, be it through our NanoCell or OLED TVs, or with the use of our ThinQ Artificial Intelligence. We want content creators such as ACP to have access to this technology so that they can pay it forward and share it with the community through their art.

Marlyn Montano, Vice President of the ACPI, graciously accepted the TV donation from LG. “Working in the animation industry, innovations in technology are important to us. To be able to compete with other animators from around the world, we need to be at the top. LG’s AI-optimized picture quality that boasts leading clarity, sharpness, detail, and brightness is as advanced as you can get. This really helps us in harnessing the best of our abilities.”

Another gift that LG has for the community during the holidays is the #ShareTheGoodLifewithLG campaign. As a way of giving back to the community, LG Philippines has dedicated a portion of each sale of an LG product to go towards furnishing the children of Shelter of Hope. More than that, LG has committed to donate home entertainment and home appliances worth more than Php 1Million. Shelter of Hope is currently building a new home for their resident children who are cancer patients and these gifts will provide much needed Christmas cheer. During the event, LG, Netflix, and the members of the media, in the spirit of Klaus, also brought gifts and toys to give to the children of Shelter of Hope. Just like what Klaus says, “A true selfless act, always sparks another.”

Towards the end of the event, long-time LG brand ambassador James Deakin enumerated the eight reasons why one should buy the award-winning OLED TVs, either as a holiday gift or even for oneself. Firstly, it’s the World's Best Selling OLED TV Brand for 6 consecutive years. Global sales and shipments prove that LG is, once again, the world’s best-selling brand for OLED TVs. Second, LG’s ThinQ technology represents the evolution of TVs. AI-optimized picture quality that boasts leading clarity, sharpness, detail, and brightness is delivered to viewers via comprehensive content and ambient light analysis. Third, AI Picture, AI Sound, and AI Smart use the most powerful 4K processor to optimize clarity, sharpness, sound. The 2nd generation α7 Intelligent Processor recognizes the quality of the original content and optimizes clarity and sharpness. The light sensor detects ambient light and the AI automatically optimizes brightness in the image to keep a bright and sharp picture regardless of illuminance. With AI Sound, Get the best sound no matter how you have arranged your room and where you are sitting. With the technology recognizing your watching spot, you can fully enjoy the optimized sound. Fourth, It has an IPS Panel for wide viewing angle - Wherever you sit, the IPS 4K panel’s wide viewing angle keeps you enthralled with spectacular realism—displaying almost 100% color accuracy, even from a 60-degree angle. Fifth, it has Dolby Atmos, providing 360-degree surround sound. Sixth, it has a 2-year warranty which safeguards your investment. Seventh, the Magic Remote makes for easy and convenient TV navigation. Lastly, it also has an Emergency Warning Broadcast System for nationwide alerts.

Want to have a Bigger & Better Christmas with LG? Aside from the aforementioned proceeds going the Shelter of Hope, OLED, and NanoCell TV purchases from today until December 15th come with a raffle ticket. Join the raffle and get a chance to win 1 of 10 LG TVS or Soundbars. And for the Grand Prize, you’ll have a chance to take home 65” OLED TV. The raffle draw will be on December 16. So, watch out and follow our social media accounts @lgphilippines for updates and announcements of winners.

OPPO Goes Big in the South As It Officially Opens the Biggest OPPO Experience Store in SM City General Santos

OPPO creates noise in the South as the brand opens one of its biggest store officially. A new OPPO Experience store in SM City General Santos was officially opened last November 16. The said store is the biggest OPPO Experience Store in the country to date and is also the first premium store of the brand in Visayas and Mindanao.

“This new OPPO Experience Store in SM General Santos City is just one of our many efforts to help push our commitment in providing the best brand experience to the Filipinos. As we upgrade our smartphone offerings, we are also expanding and enhancing our store operations in order to provide the best consumer experience wherever you are from the Philippines. We have a strong following in the Southern region so we think that it’s only fitting that we also put up one of our key experience centers in the south,” says Raymond Xia, Marketing Director of OPPO Philippines.

Through the first OPPO Experience Store in SM General Santos, OPPO customers in the south will now be able to enjoy a more sleek and modern store interior which was adapted from the global store design concept. Additionally, consumers can also expect upgraded customer relations services and product experience with a bigger support team and product immersion areas available for display and trial.

The new OPPO Experience Store is located on the 3rd floor of SM General Santos in SM Cyberzone. In addition to this, OPPO is slated to open and upgrade more stores in order to reach out and provide better service to more consumers.

To know more about the new store openings and the stores near you, visit OPPO’s official website at www.oppo.com.ph or through the official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines.

OPPO Introduces Its Limited Edition A9 2020 Vanilla Mint Colorway For the Holidays

Few more days and December is up and Christmas is jsut around the corner and everyone is in for a treat, as OPPO kicks off the holiday celebration with its new A Series 2020 lineup - now with a brand new colorway for that bright and classic cool shade to match your style. The upgraded, best-selling OPPO A9 2020 in limited edition Vanilla Mint colorway will start the pre-order on November 23rd that comes with a free Rock Space Wireless Earphones worth PHP2,499. The limited edition A9 2020 Vanilla Mint will be officially available on November 30th, and will retail at PHP15,990

The handset comes in 48MP Ultra Wide Quad Camera that gives you clearer, crisper photos and 4K-ready video output while boasting an ultimate immersive entertainment experience with its Dolby Atmos Dual Stereo Speakers. It is also powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset with 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage, perfect for longer-hours of smartphone use boosted by the 5,000 mAh Ultra Battery.

Watch out for more surprises from OPPO Philippines for this special season of giving and celebrations, as fun treats and offerings await everyone soon.

Know more about the A9 2020 Vanilla Mint colorway and the rest of the upgraded A Series 2020, visit the OPPO official website at www.oppo.com.ph or on the official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines.

ASUS Launches the Upgrade to ASUS Routers Promo

Well, WiFi is now a thing in the household and I'm sure more and more will be demanding for it, especially the fast and reliable ones. So, here's news that you can check out if you're into upgrading your routers. This one is about ASUS and their Routers.

As the number of concurrent devices from different households needing Wi-Fi is rising steadily, the demands of it might overpower the limited capabilities of old routers, the promo targets end-users that might be looking to update their current wireless networking setup at home or for those who deems that their ISP’s chosen router isn’t fit for their need.

The Upgrade to ASUS Routers promo allows end-users to trade-in their working or non-working routers for a brand new ASUS Router. Users can get up to Php2,000.00 off of their chosen router; their selection spans from AC Wi-Fi 5 to the newest AX Wi-Fi 6 standard.

Small homes can choose from various AC routers such as the ASUS RT-AC53, RT-AC59U, RT-AC1200G+, and the RT-AC1300UHP. Bigger and wider areas can utilize ASUS own mesh Wi-Fi system aptly named AiMesh. It creates a wide blanket of wireless connectivity and use the following routers: ASUS RT-AC68U, ASUS Blue Cave, ASUS Lyra Voice, and the ASUS Lyra Trio.

If an end-user should need powerful hardware, our anti-virus protected and game-accelerator enabled routers are here. The ASUS RT-AC86U, RT-AC88U, RT-AX88U, ROG Rapture GT-AC2900, GT-AC5300, and RT-AX11000 should fulfill those needs.

The Upgrade to ASUS Routers promo runs from November 15, 2019 until month-end, November 30, 2019.

Promo Mechanics
End-users that are interested to trade-in their routers should do the following steps:
- End-users should only go to designated router drop-off points: SM Cavite (ASUS Concept Store), SM Clark (ASUS Concept Store), Glorietta (Octagon), Gilmore (ROG Concept Store), Festival Mall (Octagon), SM Cebu (ROG Concept Store, ASUS Concept Store, Octagon), SM Davao (ROG Concept Store, Octagon), SM Mall of Asia (ASUS/ROG Concept Stores), SM Megamall (ROG Concept Store, Octagon), SM North EDSA (ASUS/ROG Concept Stores, Octagon)
- An Upgrade to ASUS Routers promo will be present in-store, it should be surrendered to the store staff and have it exchanged for a discount form which can be used on any of the listed stores above.
- Select which router they would like to buy and the discount will be applied in-store.
- The promo will start from November 15, 2019 until November 30, 2019.
- A thorough run-down of the promo can be found here: http://bit.ly/RTTINPASUS

*Router An end-user can trade-in one router, to get a voucher, which can only be used for one discounted ASUS router.
*ASUS reserves the right to modify and/or change the mechanics of the program without prior notice.

Versatech International Inc. is Bose Professional's Official Distributor for Philippines

For more than 40 years, Bose Professional has reinforced its presence as an undisputed market leader in developing innovative loudspeakers, electronics, and software to meet the needs of demanding professional audio applications. Bose shows its intent to further qualitative expansion within the burgeoning Southeast Asian market with the announcement of Versatech International Incorporated as their official distribution partner for the Philippines region.

“The Philippines market has for many years, been strategically important for Bose Professional. When considering the very impressive and consistent year on year GDP growth of over 6% per annum, our strategy is to grow our business rapidly by significantly expanding our local customer base,” shares Mr. Christian Liebenberg of Bose Professional. In order to achieve our ambitious goals, we have recently appointed Versatech as our official Distribution partner in the Philippines to support us through this growth journey” he continued.

Versatech International Incorporated (Versatech) is an ICT solution-based distribution and marketing company that has built long-standing partnerships with renowned global brands for the distribution of information and communication technology products in the Philippines.

A strong network of 2,000 resellers in the market affords Versatech with unprecedented access to key primary markets, including retail, education, transportation, hospitality, house of worship, enterprise, and government. The company’s unique ecosystem, coupled with its exceptional ability to generate demand in primary markets by utilizing relationship strategies and comprehensive digital marketing, has allowed Versatech to consistently deliver value to all key stakeholders.

Mr. Stephen Yu - Executive Vice President, Versatech – asserts, “Versatech is proud to partner with Bose Professional. This partnership fits in line with our overarching direction to complete our company’s premier audio video distribution portfolio. Moreover, we have noticed a sizable market demand for enterprise audio and have the perfect blend of resources and capabilities for Bose to leverage in order to significantly improve its Philippine market share."

The total demand for loudspeakers in the Philippines in 2019 is estimated at 163,200 units, with the market forecasting a promising average yearly growth of 20%. Versatech is primed to leverage this market trend and tap into the potential of the region's thriving AV segment, as it represents the entire portfolio of Bose Professional products within the country.

Mr. Liebenberg concluded, saying “The current range of products within their portfolio compliments those from Bose Professional and therefore makes Versatech an obvious choice. As such, we look forward to many years of collaboration and successful business together.”

For more information, visit pro.bose.com.

Cherry Prepaid Releases Its Newest Promos, the GANDA PROMOs

Perhaps hitting two birds in one stone, as Cherry Prepaid launches two important announcements during their launch. One is officially introducing its newest brand ambassador Vice Ganda and the other one is its GANDA Promos.

These two interesting news will definitely entice every Juan to try it out to make the people's surfing experience more affordable.



These "Ganda Promos" are set to level-up the mobile data experience of its users, Cherry Prepaid, a data-centric prepaid sim, has further enhanced its offerings from the very affordable rates of CMSurf to its newest and leveled-up version, the ‘Ganda Promos”. Powered by one of the telecommunication network giants in the Philippines, Globe Telecom, Cherry Prepaid was launched last 2015, becoming a sulit telco provider with affordable data, call and text promos.

“Since Cherry Prepaid’s inception in 2015, we have activated more than 5 million subscribers nationwide. Our goal for Cherry Prepaid is to provide Filipinos with a diversified prepaid mobile service from data, call and text packages at affordable prices allowing them to be connected every day of the year. Our CMSURF packages offer the most affordable rates for data connectivity given its long validity. Now, with the new 'Ganda Promos', we are able to further enhance the data experience of Cherry Prepaid subscribers by providing even more data allocation with the same long validity Cherry Prepaid promos are known for. We are extremely excited to have Vice Ganda as Cherry Prepaid’s newest ambassador as we feel Vice best embodies the value that the 'Ganda Promos' represent, which is SULIT!”, shares Jacy Chua, Chief Finance Officer of Cherry Mobile Communications Incorporated’s (CMCI).

Ganda Promos

We all know that we, Filipinos, are very much into heavy internet usage, the Ganda Promos are said to be the upgraded versions of their top data promos. It is comprised of three (3) packages: Ganda15, Ganda30, and Ganda60. With this, we can be up to date with all the latest happenings on Facebook, update with our emails, and furthermore play songs on Spotify or get into the heat of playing Mobile Legends. The Ganda15 which has 250MB for 3days for only Php15, the Ganda30 comes with 550MB consumable in 7 days for just Php30, and the Ganda60 which has 1.3GB worth of data valid for 15 days for only Php60.

These promos are indeed sulit especially for those who heavily rely on their mobile data connectivity on a daily basis. Cherry Prepaid users can now enjoy bigger data and longer validity at an affordable price.

Vice Ganda quote "I am happy to be part of Cherry Prepaid family. The three (3) Ganda Promos were specifically created for the Filipinos so they can enjoy surfing the internet longer at very affordable prices, SULIT! to be exact’’.

With the tandem of Vice Ganda and the Ganda Promos, Cherry Prepaid will surely make internet surfing more exciting and fun with the affordable packages.

For more details on Cherry Prepaid’s Ganda Promos, and other updates from the brand, visit:

Website: www.cherry.com.ph
Facebook: facebook.com/cherryprepaid
Instagram: @cherryprepaid

OPPO Reno2 series Officially Launches in PH To Bring Out The Creative Storymaker In You

Grabtechdude.net brings you another news in the smartphone industry as one of the brand giving a cutting edge development in smartphone unleashes their newest series, the OPPO Reno2 Series.

OPPO takes on today's emergence of video content creation as a creative outlet with the grand launch of the Reno2 Series in the Philippines, which includes both the Reno2 and the Reno2 F. This latest iteration to the successful line of the Reno series is jam-packed with top-notch video-focused specs such as the Quad Rear Camera setup capable of up to 20x Digital Zoom, Ultra Steady Mode, Ultra Dark Mode, and more. These high-grade features allow users to create quality videos, and ultimately sparks creativity in sharing stories. With the OPPO Reno2, #AnyoneIsAStorymaker

The Reno Collective Embraces being Storymakers

The Reno Series values creativity and self-expression through the stories that make up our everyday lives, brought to life by storymakers that make up The Reno Collective. Alongside the Reno2 Series Launch, notable vloggers and content creators were introduced as the official brand ambassadors: Actors Gabbi Garcia and Mikael Daez, fashion and lifestyle personality Laureen Uy, and globe-trotting adventurer Daniel Marsh. These well known icons’ content may differ in theme, but they all share the same goal of creative self-expression in the form of videography, which then inspires others to embrace being a storymaker. The OPPO Reno2 Series’ newest innovation enables one to widen horizons, discover new possibilities, and express one’s self with no reservations.

Zen Han, OPPO Philippines Vice President for National Sales, introduces the official rates of the complete Reno series lineup in the Philippines.

 

With a mix of old and new storymakers onboarded, OPPO also launched the “100 Moments” digital campaign that gives a glimpse of 100 diverse stories, all creatively captured with the Reno2. Each distinct story is open for viewing online through the hashtag #AnyoneIsAStorymaker.

The Evolution of Phone Videography with the new OPPO Reno2

More people are seeing the vast potential behind videos as a form of expression nowadays. We also see this with the rise of popular platforms such as Youtube, Instagram, and TikTok, as well as the increased number of videos being churned out online. Videos speak volumes in creating stories, and with smartphones now being an extension to one’s lifestyle, people are more open to sharing stories and expressing creativity through videos seamlessly captured with their smartphones.

With the advent of the rise of video, the OPPO Reno2 takes things up a notch to better capture video content. The Reno2 series was especially designed to allow its users to help budding content creators become more effective storymakers. Thanks to the smartphone’s enhanced Quad Rear Camera consisting of a 48MP main camera, an 8MP wide angle lens, a 13MP telephoto lens, and a 2MP mono lens, supported by 5x Hybrid Zoom and up to 20x digital zoom and the Ultra Wide Angle lens. The Reno2 offers 116° Ultra-Wide Angle view, bringing your stories to life through boundless landscapes day or night. The series enables its users to capture long-distance scenarios in ultra-high quality imaging, whether it be taking videos of your favorite performers at a concert or capturing breathtaking scenery.

The Reno2’s Ultra Steady Mode feature is designed to guarantee stable and smooth videos in the midst of extremely shaky situations. The series is equipped with Optical Image Stabilization and a 60 fps frame rate to compensate for those shaky shots and enhance image stabilization, fluency, and overall image quality. A true testament of eliminating boundaries as you better express yourself.

The Reno2 is equipped with the Ultra Dark Mode, which produces crisp and clear shots even during low light conditions, capable of picking up details invisible to the human eye.

Adding to the Reno2 camera’s roster of video-focused features are the Bokeh Effect Video that adds depth, the Background Noise Reduction feature that cuts out background noise to make the subject’s sounds more focused, and the Audio Zoom feature that allows one to amplify the sound of a subject while zooming in on it.

The OPPO Reno2 in Sunset Pink. For the Philippine release, the Reno2 also comes in Luminous Black, while the Reno2 F comes in Sky White and Lake Green.

 

The upgraded VOOC 3.0 flash charging technology and a large-capacity 4,000 mAh battery will enable its users to a more enjoyable and longer experience. It is also powered by Hyper Boost 2.0, Frame Boost, and Touch Boost to provide a smooth user experience while running on ColorOS 6.1 based on Android 9.0. You can enjoy the immersive video experience on the Reno2’s 6.5” AMOLED full screen made from durable 6th Generation Corning® Gorilla® Glass and the Dolby ATMOS feature to experience surround sound effects when using a headset.



The Reno2 series comes in colorways inspired by nature: options for Reno2 are Sunset Pink and Luminous Black, while Sky White and Lake Green for Reno2 F.

Reno2 F: the next generation of the OPPO F series

With the objective of boosting the OPPO F series’ features, the brand introduced the Reno2 F equipped with a 48MP Quad Rear camera that comes with the Ultra Night Mode 2.0, which offers greater adaptability to a wider range of lighting intensity and optimized night shooting. Amplifying this is the Atmosphere Light for an optimized experience when using the front camera to take selfies efficiently. The Reno2 F also utilizes Electronic Image Stabilization to guarantee image stabilization amidst high-action activities together with 119° Ultra Wide angle adaptability to enable you to capture wider perspectives.

Enhanced Auditory Experience with the new OPPO ENCO Q1

Alongside the Reno2 Series, OPPO has also launched in the Philippines its first wireless noise-cancelling headphones, the OPPO ENCO Q1. The noise-cancelling feature comes in handy in low-frequency noise environments when in transit such as in cars, airplanes, or trains. Designed by the OPPO acoustic team, it cancels out all external noise to enable uninterrupted auditory experience. It is equipped with massive 11.8 mm high-resolution dynamic driver units with PEEK+PU composite diaphragms, resulting in rich mid-range to crystal-clear treble.

Attendees of the OPPO Reno2 Series grand launch experience the features that make the Reno2 smartphone a videography powerhouse.

 

Charging time completes within 2 hours and can last up to 15 hours of music play time, 10.5 hours of communication, and 22 hours standby. It is also built with Bluetooth 5.0 that allows stronger connection between the phone and earphones up to 10 meters. The OPPO ENCO Q1 comes with premium design that exhibits elegance and beauty, available in color variants Midnight Black and Sunny Orange.

Get your OPPO Reno2, Reno2 F, and OPPO ENCO Q1 soon!

The new OPPO Reno2 will retail at PHP 28,990 with Muse Bluetooth Speaker worth PHP2,499 as a freebie, while the Reno2 F will retail at PHP 19,990 with O1 Bluetooth Headphone worth PHP2,499 as a freebie. Both will run pre-order period from October 18 to 24, and will be officially be available nationwide on October 25 in OPPO concept stores, authorized dealers, and online via Lazada, Shopee, Akulaku, Argomall, Abenson and Memoxpress.

Raymond Xia, OPPO Philippines Marketing Director, emphasizes OPPO’s lineup of smartphones introduced locally.

The Reno2 series will be available in partner operators Globe and Smart. For Globe, the Reno2 will be available on Plan 1,799 online and offline with no cash out starting October 24, while for Smart, the Reno2 will be available on Smart Signature Plan M 1,499 with Php7,500 cash out starting November 8.

You can enjoy the auditory experience as well with wireless noise-cancelling earphones OPPO ENCO Q1 for only PHP4,990 starting October 25 in all OPPO concept stores and authorized dealers nationwide. It is also available via Home Credit for 6 months installment with 0% interest.

To know more about the new OPPO’s latest products, visit the website www.oppo.com/ph or check the official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/OPPOPH.

SKYWORTH Brings You To a Front-row Seat in SEA Games

If you have heard of SKYWORTH then you know we're talking about the TV perspective and for those who already know the brand well, they sure will give you the best experience when it comes to viewing. So, this coming Southeast Asian Games, SKYWORTH will bring you in a front-row seat about what's happening in this sporting event right at the comfort of your own home. It is the pioneer in big-screen Artificial Intelligence of Thing or AIoT. Just recently, SKYWORTH was named as the Official Television Partner of the 30th SEA Games in Manila.

Filipinos are naturally passionate about sports, something that the TV brand knows all too well. “Just like Filipinos, sport has always been embedded in SKYWORTH's DNA. And we are committed to giving Filipinos the best viewing experiences of the 2019 SEA Games. Through immersive viewing experiences, we want to create opportunities for Filipinos to come together and celebrate their love of sports," Mr. Benjamin Yuoankee said.

Elevating sports entertainment

With exciting new breakthroughs in AIoT and cutting edge-technology, SKYWORTH is committed to elevating sports entertainment. From AI to Infinity Screen Borderless Design, the TV company is redefining the viewing experience.

SKYWORTH’s AIoT ecosystem allows fans to indulge with a genuine Smart TV viewing experience where they can easily obtain sports and SEA Games-related programs through the voice search function. With Dolby Audio, SKYWORTH’s latest proprietary picture technology – Chameleon Extreme™ and Trochilus Extreme™ – and Swaiot™, viewers are assured of unparalleled visual and audio quality. And with SKYWORTH’s Infinity Screen Borderless Design, sports fans can enjoy a fully immersive viewing experience.

All these features can be found on the TV manufacturer's flagship model, the XA9000. With more than 8 million pixels, the ULTRA HD OLED TV will ensure viewers enjoy every highlight in full detail–as if they were actually there.

From virtually there to actually there

As the Official Television Partner of the 30th SEA Games in Manila, SKYWORTH is giving Filipinos the opportunity to level up their experience of the biennial multi-sport event. Via a lucky draw on October 28, 2019, the company is giving SKYWORTH TV owners the chance to take home an 55XA9000, so they can enjoy a fully immersive SEA Games experience from the comforts of their own homes. But for those that want the realest experience, the TV brand is also giving select winners tickets to the 2019 SEA Games, so they can cheer and support the games live.

Additionally, SKYWORTH will be running a “Big TV Nationwide Promo” from October 1 to December 31, 2019, where the company will mark down its 55” and 65” 4K AI TVs across all stores nationwide.

“We're very excited for the SEA Games 2019 and look forward to watching all the best athletes from Southeast Asia. This promises to be the biggest and most viewed SEA Games yet, and we hope to give Filipinos the very best in sports entertainment, whether that's from home, or at the actual games," added Mr. Benjamin Yuoankee. To learn more about SKYWORTH's promos and products, go to the official SKYWORTH Philippines website at http://www.skyworth.ph/.

Vivo V17 Pro Flagship Smartphone Silhouette with Maine Mendoza Is Making a Buzz

It's only a silhouette photo of the Vivo V17 Pro smartphone with Maine Mendoza but it's already making a buzz around the internet. Everyone thought it's a cover of a magazine or an upcoming movie but it's not. Still, fans and social media followers of Maine Mendoza will truly be surprised and intrigued by what the young actress is up to when they see a screengrab of her latest video for Vivo.

The image, a silhouette of Maine teasing with what appears to be Vivo’s latest flagship smartphone, the Vivo V17 Pro, has many of her adoring fans already speculating when the new handset would be launched in the country.

Aside from the screengrab, a new video which will soon be up on Vivo’s Facebook page, will also feature the celebrity, garbed in highly-fashionable dresses, completing wacky fan-tweeted 17-second challenges such as eating polvoron while reciting the alphabet, or stuffing marshmallows in her mouth.

Prior to teasing about the V17 Pro, Maine was introduced as Vivo’s brand ambassador and endorser in May following the launch of the Vivo V15 Pro and Blossom Pink special edition smartphones.

A screengrab shows a silhouette of Maine teasing with the Vivo V17 Pro.

Smart Agriculture Is Taiwan's Interesting Technology of the Future

Okay, it's really interesting to feature something of worth, not only for one's comfort but for the benefit of everyone. It was glad to know that Taiwan is putting interest in smart agriculture. It is really better to have new technologies that will address not only hunger but sustainability.

Here's what they are talking about.

Besides being a technological hub, Taiwan also has a flourishing agricultural sector. Indeed, just in the first half of 2019, Taiwan's Council of Agriculture reported that the island republic has logged US$2.7B (nearly 140 billion pesos) worth of agricultural exports.

This number is only expected to grow as the nation recalibrates its agricultural strategy. Taiwan aims to optimize its farming techniques by using high-precision technology as it commits to the Agriculture 4.0 movement. Agriculture 4.0, or precision farming, refers to a redefined farming system that integrates high-technology innovations. According to the World Government Summit, Agriculture 4.0 is a green agricultural revolution with science and technology at its heart.

In an effort to sustain its growth, the Taiwanese government is currently raising its investments in Agriculture 4.0 with a pledge of up to $300 million by 2020.

To properly implement Agriculture 4.0, the following materials are needed: Solar technology for energy needs, lighting technology as different plants grow best at different wavelengths, drone technology for soil and water modeling purposes, Internet of Things for smart sensors, semiconductors to manufacture sensors, control software and data mining algorithms, and robotics to assist in planting and harvesting.

As a leading tech hub, Taiwan produces thousands of electrical engineers, semiconductor specialists, and robotics experts each year. The workforce then feeds into a supply chain of thousands of enterprises that create the components required in smart farming.

On the industry side, Taiwan is the second largest in the semiconductor industry, as well as a manufacturer for most of the sensors used in IoT and high-tech projects such as robotics, drones and solar technology. Companies have also developed specialized horticulture LEDs that can fine-tune wavelengths to increase plant growth and yield.

Solid examples of smart farming innovations include Owlting, a Taipei-based startup that supplies farmers with big data to optimize operations by monitoring rain, temperature, and chemicals in the soil. Another innovation is LeBio's Spectral X, which is a new type of agriculture net that adjusts sunlight and RGB spectrum ratios to improve plant health and growth over time.

A number of Taiwan Excellence awardees also have a range of hi-tech autopilot helicopters made to help farmers. Robotics giant Thunder Tiger has the Thunder Hawk, which can spray pesticides across a hectare of land within eight minutes, greatly improving agricultural efficiency and reducing human and plant exposure to pesticides. Additionally, there's Alpas II, from Geosat Aerospace and Technology, another unmanned drone equipped with computer-controlled flight settings, as well as dual laser sensors, allowing precise and automatic spraying.

By introducing these digital innovations to the farming routine, the expected results are increased yields, reduced operating costs, reduced crop damage and minimized water, fuel and fertilizer usage. These advantages will also flow to the consumer side as it ensures cheaper yet better quality produce for everyone.