New MMORPG Game LORD NINE Infinite Class Set to Launch in PH July 31st

Folks who are into MMORPG will be so pleased about the coming launch of LORD NINE Infinite Class in Southeast Asia and in the Philippines this coming August, and we got to witness gameplay in the advanced server this morning at the SM Cyberzone in Makati. I love RPG's to start with especially when it's a bit medieval which makes this a really good alternative for the tired ones that exist today. The story is quite simple, as this huge fantasy world is being fought by over 9 different lords, and where they await who will reign supreme once the dust settles. This is quite nice for those who doesn't want it complicated, just good stories lots of monsters to slash, use magic and combat. Radiant is the first Lord but there are 9 others who could eventually get it. Jaeyoung Han the creator says "Smilegate gets love from Asia (Korea, Japan , Taiwan) and over the years, and want to make it event closer to Philippine shores. We want to build communities."

Joong Hyuk Park the Global Business Team Manager from Smilegate adds "We launched this in different countries and have built a lot of players, this is a player driven community. It's easier to play, we hope you get to find this game interesting." 

The story time line would be Orpheta The Era of Giants, Pernox Conquest Wars, EOS The Birth Era of the Lord, Midday way The War for Dominance and Serus The Rise of the New Power. 

The game is immersive, with really good graphics that is pretty close to reality. Some of them are drawn based on real structures from famous landmarks, blended in to create this world. You can create different classes using your preferred weapons, that's over 60 classes you can utilize throughout the story. From swords, bows, staff, bare hands, daggers, shields, you can concentrate on a few and master it in battle. You can combine these and produce different character abilities and change when you want to. Weapons and skills change based on traits, while the ability system can be customized with 52 abilities and 60 classes. It's up to you to build your strategy. You can also unlock hidden abilities that are sometimes locked in the server, so make sure to explore and experiment. They also have Homun System or Pets that can travel with you and help with quests and battles, it even adds to your stats which may prove to be useful in battle. You can also play this on PC and mobile, it supports cross platform play so if you are out of the house, you can still make that game with your friends done. 

You can also farm fro items or trade,  diamond sales have been quite good in Korea and Taiwan so take advantage of that in USDT or cash (and is highly encouraged). There will be open trading between global users, use Line Next for it. They will listen to players in Southeast Asia especially the tip local content creators so everyone can enjoy it. They also use multiple languages and support it. They will have fun localized content to build communities, this will be officially launched on July 31st, 2025 so stay tuned!

LUMOS TABLET: The Perfect Blend of Function and Fun for only ₱6,999

I'm a writer, content creator and jack of all trades. We're pretty known in the "industry" for dishing out stories fast. I often write about events that I go to a la minute. It's not magic, but hard research done before interviews. It's also about taking notes, and wanting to keep the exciting things happen, with the goal of telling folks while it's fresh, and as soon as I get it. Arguably, in this day and age, you can't discount the fact that being "fast" counts too. It's now an established workflow.

We often write with a desktop/laptop computer at our home office. If I'm out, I'd pull out my notes and checklist and constantly write with a smartphone with real struggle. I could have carried the laptop with me but with the travel I do and my diagnosed sciatica, it's not going to be a comfortable solution. This is where the LUMOS Tablet comes in. 

Screen size is good. I can see what I need to see for work or play.

Carried this and used it before an event, finished 3 articles with it.

Case cover fits like a glove!

Light weight, even has a  front and back camera!

This is something I'd be able to use for work and leisure. Good tablet for kids too!

This hails from the same brand of projectors I've had the pleasure of using in the past (for work and entertainment). The LUMOS TABLET has a 10.1 inch screen, capable of playing 4K videos, has 8 GB of RAM and a 6000 mAh battery (for hours of use), but still kept quite affordable. I could watch on streaming apps, watch YouTube videos, or enjoy hours of entertainment with Karaoke or play game apps too. This would be an ideal device for what I'd want to do since it's got WPS Office Apps (that has a word processor and presentation software in it), and is lightweight. It also fits in my bag, and since it's a bundle, comes with a Bluetooth keyboard, a mouse, pen (editing would be a cinch!) and its own case cover. It works like a mini laptop, but works without the worries of it being too big.

It can be cast to a Smart TV, I see what I exactly have on the tablet to the TV I have at home. YouTube, Netflix, Presentations all work!

Surely, this could also work with kids who would need to study or folks who would want to cast on TV's for presentations, everyday leisure watching of your favorite K-Dramas, series, movies, reality shows and more. They've got lots of folks, celebrities, YouTubers and Influencers who have attested, given their trust and confidence to it. It is after all, the perfect blend of function and fun. If you would want to get one, simply visit their official website HERE. 

LUMOS TABLET: A great blend of function and fun!

Wouldn't that be a good idea?! Head on to https://lumosprojector.ph/products/lumos-tablet to know more about the device. It's a good investment for family, and for yourself.

Honor Magic5 Pro Set to be Released June 8th in the Philippines

Looks like HONOR is bringing their A game to the Philippines this coming June 8th. It's their Honor Magic5 Pro, their current best in class flagship smartphone.

Stephen Cheng, the Honor Philippines VP dubs this as something that could depict something magical, unmatched in design, display, photography and performance. With really good bezels, triple camera design, plus a huge 5100mAh battery that can last all throughout the day, it's going to be hard to match it in a lot of areas.

They call it Falcon Triple Camera System which includes a 50 MP wide camera, 50MP Ultra Wide lens, plus 50MP Periscope Telephoto lens, with added multi spectrum color sensor and AI Motion Sense which puts them ahead of the pack in the latest DXOMARK Smartphone Camera Rankings released during the 1st Quarter of 2023. It also has an IMAX Movie Master that takes cinematic videos like no other, those short films would be easy to do if you're a videography freak.

Again, it will be launched this June 8, 7PM at the Honor Philippines FB page, visit https://fb.me/e/T11UD2VR on the time mentioned and stand to win phones during the stream. Follow their social channels if you're interested. It's going to be magical!

First Dolby Atmos Home Entertainment Certified Studio Opens in the Philippines

If you can dream it, you can achieve it. I've heard that line before, but these guys did it.

They are called Waxiefied Sound Productions and recently, they have been able to get Home Entertainment Studio Certification from Dolby Atmos. A first in the country. They invited us to see the actual facility, with strict instructions not to touch equipment as each piece is measured and angled to a T, with laser precision and all.

Waxie G. Joaquin the founder of Waxiefied Sound Productions and Executive Mastering Engineer says "It's time to level up! With this in the country, you're bound to no longer listen to these musicians like an audience, you've got an entire technology that'll work with spatial audio. It's like listening 2-3 inches away from actual person doing it. In the past, decoding stereo wasn't just enough, now they decoded Dolby Atmos and we need to be part of that. I often hear in the PH "pwede na Yan!" and we know, we need to catch up!" 

I'm quite sure you've seen the Dolby Atmos mark in movies, music, and just about any of the world class projects that want the best in audio. Think of it as a balancing act of separating each component of a single track and putting them in a 3D space where you can hear distinct vocals, instruments from different directions, where you feel like you're in the actual studio. In the past, some of the movie and song projects in the country were being sent to studios outside the country, and this changes the game. Waxiefied Sound Productions can cater to Philippine based sound engineers, composers, musicians and artists that need their work mastered. They don't need to go out of the country anymore just to get the service done. Here's a short tour of it:

Jiggs Hermano, Waxified's Acoustic Engineer adds "It's very hard for people to once accept stereo, and for 70 years we've been working with that. We started to embrace mp3, and Dolby Atmos changes it. It brings a bigger canvas for us artist, we are making music that is immersive and can be heard everywhere. The music will evolve and make sound feel like you're in it. It adds emotion, it adds space, we now have the ability to put it into  different sides. Mastering makes it sound better, and this is transparent. You just have to turn it on your device. It will adjust to what you are listening to, it's very easy to put into your lives. I was a non believer and now I feel it just blew my mind!"

Jiggs Hermano

Waxie Joaquin, Jiggs Hernando, Vito Syquia, and Peter Hager

Imagine how our films/movies would become when we apply this for entries in international film festivals, or when artists try their luck performing outside the country. They also talked about how it was built, and had several out of country locations to source the equipment for this studio. It was just matter of time to be able to complete it, as they were very confident it was achievable.

I haven't seen so many people geeking out over music and audio all in one place, and  if you wanted to paint a picture of artists who have used this, names like James Reid (songs from his newest release), New Game Plus, Massiah, Nadine Lustre, Jay Ortega, J. Mara, Morobeats, Nicole Asensio, and Dan Gil and Marga Jayy are on the list. If you want to know their services, visit their website waxiefiedsoundproduction.com or find Waxiefied Sound Productions on social channels.

All for the love of music and the industry! Cheers!

The New Impressive Samsung Galaxy A22

I've had the chance to actually use this new addition to the Galaxy A series, it's the Samsung Galaxy A22. Made for tho/se who are into content creation, this is equipped with a powerful camera that gets quality in fun and colorful ways. In the Philippines, available colors like Black, White, Mint and Violet colors. The one I got to use for a few days was Black and I actually like how it looks.

You can say it's photo and video centric because it's got Quad cameras on the back, wherein the main one has 48MP, 8MP for the ultra wide lens, and 2MP for the others like Macro and Depth of Field lens. Now if you're usually with shaky hands, you utilize the Optical Image Stabilizer so your viewers won't feel dizzy watching your YouTube videos. The A22 is also smart, it uses intelligent AI camera experience so scenes are identified right away just by merely pointing at a subject. For dark or low light scenes, the Night Mode would help not just to see the images, but to capture stable shots so you get awesome photos. The phone's scene optimizer automatically adjusts the levels of brightness, contrast, white balance and other elements of the images. If you prefer, you can also edit it according to filters available in the phone (and adjust it to your liking).

Viewing movies, KDrama and just about any game with its Super AMOLED Display will surely be an amazing experience and possibly, you'll appreciate the 90Hz refresh rate that it can do when you play moba or FPS games on mobile. This phone also has Eye Comfort shield that lessens blue light that won't be comfy in the eyes especially in the evenings.

Your imagination would surely be the only limit with this phone, it ain't that expensive either at Php 11,990. You can get it in Samsung online or Experience Stores nationwide. There's also available promos which you can take advantage of, you'll get it after purchasing the smartphone and registering as a Samsung Member. There are also flexible terms at 0%, just head to the store and ask for it. This phone also lasted me quite a few days before I had to connect it to a charger with regular social use. The 5000mAh battery does that, and it charges fast because of the 15W capability. Don't say I didn't tell you about it. Oh and yes, the Galaxy A22 5G version is Php 13,990, a few thousand bucks difference ain't bad no?

 

 Check out my unboxing experience here!

 

Choose according to your liking. For me, the A22 is enough and sufficient.

realme Tops Smartphone Sales in Shopee 10.10 Brand Fest!

It looks like they've done it again and with recent #1 placement in the second quarter of 2021, there's no stopping them. Yes, our friends from realme has just set in stone another milestone by getting the #1 Brand in number of units sold & GMV during the recent 10.10 Brands Festival on Shopee.

On this particular day, they've had lots of brands that offered discounts on smartphones but realme knew taking as much as 50% OFF on their products, free shipping and vouchers would prove to be one of the things that made the difference. Aside from that, their recent and past phones are remarkable especially in photos (I've tested the 6i in past blogs) and their other series did quite well in that feature. realme did quite well also in the AioT wearables and audio. People have raved about the realme Buds Classic and realme Buds Q2 which we also featured previously. They also have done well in smartwatches as the realme Watch 2 was a huge seller during the same period. realme's VP for Marketing Ms Austine Huang puts it "Our success have always been because of our realme Squad. We want to be every pinoy's tech and lifestyle buddy. We are so grateful for their support and hope it continues in the coming years!".

If you want to know more about their products and events, make sure you follow their social media channels because we often do get our updates from there! Oh, there's something coming up in just a few weeks, stay tuned! 

SAMSUNG Outs Two Entry Level Phones Galaxy M02 and M12

The Samsung Galaxy M02 and the Samsung Galaxy M12

Looks like Samsung is going to be giving consumers a LOT of choices this year. Recently, they launched 2 new entry level phones in the market and we've gotten to test out one of them, the Samsung Galaxy M12. The other one they launched is the Samsung Galaxy M02. 

Here's our first impression of the new Samsung Galaxy M12 on video:

The Galaxy M12 comes in Black, Blue and Green. It's got a 6.5 inc HD+TFT display, an Octa Core 2GHz Exynos 850 Processor, comes in 4GB and 64GB storage. You can also expand it to 1TB on a separate micro SD card and enjoy hours of social media, streaming and gaming as its got a 5000 mAh battery. It also has Quad rear cameras featuring a 48MP main cam, 5MP ultra wide, 2MP Macro and 2MP for depth of field. The front camera is an 8MP, so you can still take awesome selfie shots with apt amount of details. The phone also has got 15W fast charging capability, a finger print scanner on the side and dolby atmos audio. I have had the privilege of editing photos, videos, recording them as well and it performed at par/even better than other entry level phones on this price range. It did run Mobile Legends and Call of Duty Mobile on it, I've enjoyed several minutes of games before I started browsing social media channels on it. 

The more affordable Samsung Galaxy M02 on the other hand carries a Quad Core MT6739WW processor. It also got a 2GB RAM and 32GB storage for all your photos and videos. It comes in Black, Blue and Gray colorways and has dual back cameras that have 12MP main and 2MP for macro shots. It also has a 5MP front camera which is ample for selfies and taking videos for socials. Currently, the prices for these two land on Php 7,490 for the Samsung Galaxy M12 and Php 4,490 for the Samsung Galaxy M02.

Samsung also has an exclusive #MakeYourMove sale on Lazada so if you prefer the Galaxy M12, it would be best to get it from there. The Galaxy M02 on the other hand can be bought in Samsung partner stores like MX MemoXpress Online, Shopee, Abenson, Gizmo Central, Galleon and Samsung.com. There's lots of things Samsung is introducing soon, perhaps more AIOT devices? Smart homes? They're just starting!

Price Down on TECNO Spark 6 Go 64GB+4GB

A day of good phones being marketed a lot lower on price, then gets price even lower, how can that not be good news no?

 The TECNO Spark 6 Go 64GB+4GB is now priced at Php 4,999 from its original price of Php 5,490. This phone made waves a couple months ago as it carries pretty good specs but made all ultra affordable. If that wasn't enough, they even made a markdown on price; though people still would be able to enjoy a lot of things with it. First off, the 6.52 inch HD Resolution Screen would be good for viewing photos, videos and playing lots of games. The AI Dual Unlock Feature makes everything secure so you can use your fingerprint or face to unlock the actual phone. Aside from that, it's got AI Beauty Mode and 18 AI Scene Detection feature so when you are taking selfies, you would be sure to get the perfect ambiance and look to go with it. The 5000 mAh battery will make sure you have juice that would be able to last a couple days instead of just the whole day of ordinary use. It's also got Audio Share wherein it would be able to connect to connect to 3 bluetooth speakers at the same time, or if you would choose, can connect to 2 bluetooth headsets if you would want to get more music heard in different parts of your house.

 This particular phone comes in two varieties, the other one which is TECNO Spark 6 Go (KE5) which comes with the 2GB+32GB memory is pegged at Php 3,990 while the Spark 6 Go (KE5K) mentioned earlier comes with a 4GB+64GB memory. If you do fancy it, get more information about the phones via TECNO Mobile Philippines on Facebook or their official website www.tecno-mobile.com/ph because everything about Tecno is all there!

Work at Home with Infinix Note 7 Available in Shopee

Weird times, but we're all surviving this huge pandemic.

Some of us are already starting school and yeah, parents are panicking finding the right gadget to sufficiently give their sons and daughters good karma so their test scores and projects wouldn't just come from a roulette at the end of the term. Aside from the usual specs, people don't have to suffer carrying something that doesn't look good. I'm glad the Infinix Note 7 is taking none of that, and is available on Shopee.

The Infinix Note 7 has got a 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. For those who worry much if it gets broken, it comes with a 1 year Infinix warranty which isn't even thought about by other brands.

This phone packs a 48MP Quad AI Camera and a 1080P Super Low Light capable video too. With its MTK G70 Gaming Processor, taking a break in between subjects would be fun while playing CODM or PUBG. It also has a 6.95" HD + Punchhole Display so you can watch Netflix with a pretty wide screen, you can sit down and have a cup of cocoa. It also has a 16MP Front Camera sufficient for your selfies and meetings, and lasts long because of the 5000 mAh Battery.

They actually have a ton of other things in their official store which you can find here:

Infinix Official Store in Shopee

https://shopee.ph/infinixofficialstore?smtt=0.0.9

Infinix Note 7 6GB + 128GB

https://shopee.ph/product/292089111/4744953575?smtt=0.0.9

Things might be crazy but arming yourself with the right phone might get you, your kids, some great grades for sure. Infinix can perform in multiple tasks, open up files you need, also get your video calls done like clockwork. If you haven't installed Shopee, then might I suggest you find them on Google Play and the App Store? It helped me a lot to get things delivered in my home during quarantine. You can start here.

What did you get? :)

Snatched an ACE Smart TV in Shopee!

It pays to put your purchases on Shopee in your cart especially when there's a big sale coming up. I was looking for a second monitor and felt it would be best to get a ACE Smart TV instead so I could use it for other things aside from just work related stuff. Imagine from 7,599 pesos I got it purchased for 5,431 pesos sans Shopee coins and vouchers so I even took out a chunk of change for it. That's an unbelievable price for a 32 inch TV, and yes it exists. I couldn't believe they sell it at that price til it arrived at my home.

I unboxed it, put the brackets for it and setup the box in a few minutes. The only thing I wished I did was buy a bracket so I could stick it to a wall and watch from there. I was also thinking of putting it in the shower so I could watch those lovely MTV shows and bring the party to me LOL.

With a 720p display, 50 watt power consumption, 4 Gig ROM, 512 MB RAM, USB 2.0 ports, and can read media such as MP4, JPEG you'll love this even more! It's a SMART TV that has a VGA port, HDMI, AV and Audio Output on the back,  measures 74 x 44 x 48.3 cm plus an unbelievable 28% discount, there is just no reason not to get one.

If you want to get it, their official store is here:

ACE Philippines Official Shopee Store

https://shopee.ph/ace.philippines?smtt=0.0.9

The actual ACE Ze19 Smart TV 32" is here:

ACE Ze19 Smart TV 32"

https://shopee.ph/product/71024418/1271726388?smtt=0.0.9

Now I have my room equipped with an ACE Smart TV that I can use as a second monitor, to also mirror my phone, and television when I need to watch TV. This convenience is something that I got from Shopee which you can download here. It works on Android and iOS, and I also pay via digital wallet which I convert to Shopee Pay so I can have more savings via vouchers. I forgot when I even paid in full cash in this app because I always get discounts. Not even joking!

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Otterbox outs Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ Cases

One big investment needs all the protection it can get. You all know how much phones cost nowadays and it is no joke. You use it for business or pleasure, going out at night. You try not to get attention, and try not to drop this expensive piece of hardware or get knicks and bruises on it. 

Aside from that, there aren't really much options out there by other accessory manufacturers, OtterBox knows this and they are taking action. According to Jim Parke , OtterBox's CEO "We heard you loud and clear, so we're releasing products available in different colors and graphics all for the Samsung S9 and S9+."

First off, the Symmetry Series. Wether you want color, more graphics or clear/transparent ones, they've got you covered. Designed to be easily slipped on and off, it stays slim and easy to have in your pocket. Then there's the Defender Series, if you're the type of clumsy person who often sees bumps, kicks and dents on their phones, this would save you a ton of money. It's also got drop protection, so if you accidentally do you're going to still have it safely land and safeguarded in all sides, you'll be so happy you invested in premium quality cases that does work. They also have the Commuter series, the Strada Series folio, and Alpha Glass which you can also get on all OtterBox kiosks and stores nationwide. You'll be part of the multitude of people who trust OtterBox all these years.

Why would you trust cheap brands that don't work and end up wasting money in the long run? The quality of OtterBox has been proven by millions of people, your premium phone deserves this kind of protection, the otter says so!

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Full Screen But Cheaper OPPO A83

Had a wonderful evening with bloggers and online media at Yes Please jn BGC. Oppo Philippines has just come out with their current red version OPPO F5 but also acknowledged the need for high performance phones that wouldn't break the bank so during the party, they also released the OPPO A83.

They remarked that they changed the selfie centric market a few years ago and felt it needed a new upgrade so with the OPPO A83 you still would be able to take great selfies with the help of the AI technology in it. It takes more realistic shots now so you wouldn't look over processed or remove those things that makes you unique, the natural marks.

Aside from that, they got the improved COLOR OS 3.2 loaded on Android 7.1. They also have equipped it with a 5.7 inch 720 x 1440 display, a 2.5GHz octa core processor, plus 3GB of RAM so you get sufficient computing power on your handset anytime of the day. There's also the 13 megapixel rear camera so if you're taking shots of something else aside from your face, it can still perform at par, or even better than phones in this price range. It's Php 9,990.00.

Since they kept the processor like what they have with the F5, you can be sure it could take you to a major gaming experience without any problems. They did this so you could enjoy the same gaming feels at a fraction of a cost. Here's their head of PR Eason De Guzman who talked about the phone earlier.

Ms Jane Wan, Country Manager for OPPO Philippines

Eason De Guzman, PR Head of OPPO Philippines

They plan to do more things this 2018 and promised a crazier smartphone market, let's see if they cause a ripple or a wave. 

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Elephone Now Available Through Lazada

I almost forgot about this, but the smartphone brand Elephone  based in Hong Kong and mainland china just launched a couple of days ago in Shangrila Fort. They also forged a partnership with Lazada which in turn will be exclusively selling the product online in the Philippines together with existing ones in Europe and Southeast Asia. I haven't really experienced using one but during the launch, they let us handle the Elephone S1, Elephone P9000 and Elephone P8000. They also had the W2 which is a modern smartwatch accessory that's quite elegant looking and none of those modernly designed ones in the market.

This is the P8000 which boasts of Android OS, 4165 mAh battery that gives it longer hours of use, 4G LTE connection capable and has it's own fingerprint scanner. This retails for only Php 7,799.

This is the W2 Smartwatch I was telling you about. It looks like a classic watch no? But no, it's a full blown smartwatch that can take health and pedometer data while you go about your normal work. We didn't have the price yet but I'm sure it'll be available in Lazada very soon!

This is the Elephone S1 that only costs Php 3,999. It has 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM, Android 6.0, 13MP Main camera, plus a fingerprint scanner. It's one of the most affordable phones that has that feature, so if you're looking for one this might be it.

This is the Elephone P9000 which has it's own wireless charger, 5.5 inch screen, 1080P display, 1.3 GHz MT6580 Quadcore processor, Hellp P10 Octacore and a fingerprint scanner. This is their high end one which costs Php 11,499. It's available now in Lazada!

This would be welcome news to the shoppers of Lazada and the arrival of Elephone will make the saturated Android phone market a little challenging. Their pricepoint is quite different, they have every right to challenge the ones selling quite good with the similar specs giving Filipinos more selections. The battery life on the the Elephone P8000 impressed me most and perhaps that will entail having other brands make better battery life a priority too. It's value for money but I might hold back on that Elephone P9000 as I find it a bit too expensive. They have different markets anyway, hopefully they'll sell quite well online. If you were to buy something for Php 4000 though, this might be a good idea. Search well in Lazada and you may get a deal today.

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