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Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 11 in the Philippines

Xiaomi pushes forward the legacy of the Redmi Note series as it announces the arrival of the Redmi Note 11 series in the Philippines, starting with the Redmi Note 11, while the much-awaited Redmi Note 11S and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G variants will be coming at a later date. Rising to the challenge to bring even stronger specs and features, Redmi Note 11 again brings powerful upgrades to its camera system, charging speed, display, and System on Chip (SoC)—making flagship-level smartphone performance more accessible than before. Also announced today is the brand-new Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 series, starting at P6,999. Market availability The Redmi Note 11 comes in 4GB+64GB version for P8,999 and 6GB+128GB variant for P9,999. Meanwhile, stay tuned for the local availability announcement of the Redmi Note 11S and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G coming soon. For the early bird promo of the Redmi Note 11 4GB+64GB, buyers will get the Redmi Buds 3 for free until February 19 (12AM) on Xiaomi’s official

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra offers the ultimate, most Premium S Series experience yet

Samsung has unveiled Galaxy S22 Ultra, merging the best of two smartphone legacies – the unrivaled power of the Note series and the pro-grade camera and performance of the S series – to set a new standard for premium smartphones. Featuring a built-in S Pen, advanced Nightography and video capabilities, and an all-day battery, Galaxy S22 Ultra is the most powerful Ultra device Samsung has ever created. “At Samsung, we constantly push ourselves to raise the bar on our most premium devices,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Samsung Electronics’ MX (Mobile eXperience) Business. “Galaxy S22 Ultra takes the beloved functionality of the Galaxy Note and the most celebrated aspects of the S series and merges them for a truly unique mobile experience. This is a leap forward for mobile technology, setting a new standard for what a smartphone can be.” From creative capabilities and productivity, to power and performance, the Galaxy S22 Ultra brings everything you love about the Note experience

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Xiaomi spreads love with the Mi Amor Valentine’s Day promo

Xiaomi is here to give love this February with its exclusive in-store Valentine’s day promo! For every purchase of a Xiaomi 11T Pro, buyers will get an exclusive and exciting Xiaomi 11T Series gift box when they buy from February 1 to 14, 2022. This special treat is designed to make your celebrations extra special with your loved ones. The Xiaomi 11T Pro is the ultimate flagship phone for content creators as it boasts impressive computational filmography capabilities with one-click AI Cinema modes, 8K recording and HDR10+, allowing users to capture footage with the same smart ISO technology found in digital cameras. This powerhouse tool also features the revolutionary 120W Fast-Charging Technology, which enables 100% charge in just 17 minutes. The Xiaomi 11T Pro is available in the 8GB+256GB version for P27,990 and 12GB+256GB for P29,990. Hurry and don’t miss your chance to get this promo deal in participating Xiaomi stores nationwide!  Be sure to follow the official Xiaomi’s Face

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G: Flagship smartphone designed for fans of all kinds

Samsung has welcomed the Galaxy S21 FE 5G to the Galaxy S21 5G Series. The Galaxy S21 FE 5G is a smartphone that delivers select fan-favorite Galaxy S21 premium features in a well-rounded package to empower people to explore and express themselves. It is equipped with some of the most-loved aspects of the Galaxy S21 — eye-catching design, powerful performance, pro-grade camera, and seamless ecosystem connectivity. “At Samsung, we are focused on bringing the latest mobile innovations to even more people,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Samsung Electronics’ MX (Mobile eXperience) Business. “We saw an incredible response to the Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy S21 lineup. So we applied the same approach with the Galaxy S21 FE 5G, equipping it with the premium features that matter most to our loyal Galaxy fans — because we’re focused on delivering a smartphone that meets their most important needs.” More ways for users to express themselves The Galaxy S21 FE 5G continues the Galaxy S21 lega

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ASEAN's first 5G smart hospital launched

The Thailand Office of The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), Siriraj Hospital, and Huawei jointly launched Thursday the “Siriraj World Class 5G Smart Hospital.” Thailand General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, presided over the inauguration ceremony alongside Mr. Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, Minister of Digital Economy and Society, Prof. Dr. Prasit Watanapa, MD, Dean of Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University, Colonel Natee Sukonrat, Ph.D, Vice-Chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission, Mr. Han Zhiqiang, Ambassador of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Thailand, Mr. Abel Deng, Chief Executive Officer of Huawei Thailand, as well as Assoc. Prof. Visit Vamvanij, MD, Director of Siriraj Hospital, Assoc. Prof. Cherdchai Nopmaneejumruslers, Vice Director of Siriraj Hospital. This project remarks the first and largest 5G smart hospital project in Thailand and the ASEAN region. It

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KontrolFreek unveils next-gen of performance thumbsticks in the Philippines

KontrolFreek, the creator of Performance Gaming Gear, today unveiled 4-Prong Performance Thumbsticks, a next-gen thumb grip for next-gen consoles. KontrolFreek is a unit of SteelSeries, the leader in gaming peripherals, which acquired the company in December 2020 to bolster its presence in the console gaming market. The best KontrolFreek designs feature a fourth prong that produces increased security and stability for intense gameplay and elite performance. The world’s most advanced thumb grips come in three different heights and add up to 13.25mm of height to original stock controller sticks for increased arc distance and precision. KontrolFreek performance gaming gear helps deliver maximum precision and an ergonomic design to ensure exceptional grip and control, reducing the amount of force required for movements, decreasing hand fatigue, and improving accuracy. Paired with advanced materials, the result is maximized agility, which allows gamers to snap to their targets faster and

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Jollibee selects AWS as preferred cloud provider to drive digital transformation

Amazon Web Services announced Friday that Jollibee Foods Corporation, one of the world’s largest food companies with 17 brands and over 5,800 outlets in 34 countries, has selected AWS as its preferred cloud provider globally. The Jollibee Group is migrating its IT infrastructure from its data centers in the Philippines, parts of Europe, Middle East, and Africa, and North America to AWS. The migration makes the Jollibee Group more agile, enabling the company to respond to changes in consumer behavior more quickly, like those brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic which drove a significant rise in delivery orders. Leveraging the breadth and depth of AWS capabilities, including analytics and database services, the Jollibee Group is also becoming a data-driven enterprise to gain greater visibility into its sales data and supply chain operations. To accelerate the move to cloud, the Jollibee Group’s global headquarters in the Philippines is leading the charge in the migration to AWS. T

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A delightful and techy holiday experience at SM ChristmaSaya Village

The season of joy is near! With the number of COVID cases going down, we can all look forward to Christmas with newfound excitement and giddy anticipation! Of course, we should still celebrate with caution, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a great time with our loved ones. With fun tech like augmented reality, we can rediscover our favorite SM mall, meet friends, shop to our heart’s delight, and play games with loved ones without leaving our homes! How? SM Supermalls has come up with the awesome virtual ChristmaSaya Village to bring everyone together. Read on and find out all the fun things you can enjoy in this delightful tech experience. Reimagined Christmas shopping and dining. Imagine that you can shop and visualize products in real-time from the comfort of your own home. Sounds awesome, right? You can do just that with SM ChristmaSaya Village! First, register online at smchristmasayavillage.ph to join this awesome augmented reality shopping experience from November 22 – Decem

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SKY partners with HBO to give back to subscribers this holiday season

SKY teams up with HBO to treat its subscribers nationwide this yuletide season with the Superheroes, Superprizes Raffle Promo, running until January 15, 2022 (Saturday). The promo is open to all existing SKY subscribers in Mega Manila (Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan, Batangas) and regional areas (Cebu, Davao, Baguio, Iloilo, Bacolod, General Santos, Dumaguete, and Zamboanga) with an HBO PAK or HBO GO subscription. New SKYcable and SKY Fiber subscribers are also entitled to join by availing of an HBO PAK or an HBO GO monthly plan within the promo period. Each eligible account automatically earns one (1) e-raffle entry. Lucky raffle participants can get a chance to win prizes courtesy of SKY and HBO, including food gift certificates worth P1,000 each (4th prize – 20 winners), and brand-new gadgets from Samsung such as a Galaxy A32 smartphone (3 winners), a Galaxy S7 tablet (2 winners), and a Samsung 55" ultra-HD TV (1 winner). Promo runs until January 15, 2022, followed

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Samsung Galaxy M32 Review: A Sweet Starter

Just in time for the onset of the holiday season in the Philippines, Samsung introduced the Galaxy M32 as a new midrange smartphone offering for budget-conscious consumers. The Galaxy M32 was exclusively launched through the Samsung Flagship Store for P13,490. Positioned as a device designed for young professionals who are at the beginning of their careers, as well as students who are preparing to enter the workforce, the Samsung Galaxy M32 has a youthful design sporting a glossy back with fine, laser-pattern vertical lines. Color options include black and light blue. On the front, the Galaxy M32 carries a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400p screen resolution, covered with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for enhanced protection. With a Super AMOLED display, photos, videos and webpages appearing on the screen are sharp and vibrant. Above the display, the Galaxy M32 has a notch-type front camera equipped with a 20-megapixel sensor. The camera is matched with a rear quad

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