Inifinix NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G: What Can You Do in 22 Minutes?

It's been a luxury to have a phone years back, but with the age of smartphones, it became part of our lives. Sometimes, it's a life line where you get the news, anything you need to know in the world as you access the internet on it. You can also connect to social networks to talk to friends and family. Add to that the convenient apps so you can buy stuff, shop, or go from point A to point B.

That's all fun though, til you see the battery turn red when you need it the most. This would never happen with the Infinix NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G, because from the start... you get charging taken cared of. The wired connection gets you 100W Fast Charge while if you prefer, you can use the 20W Wireless Charging instead. Best of all, it can get the batteries charged til 100%, all in 22 minutes.

22 minutes is a cake baked, a whole restaurant order served, or a few drinks prepared. Else, it's time to watch your favorite actres, Vlogger and YouTube star, Ivana Alawi. She's got over 17.7 Million subscribers, and still represent Infinix as their brand ambassadress.  

Ivana can relate as she says "These days, I do almost everything with the Infinix NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G. I love that I don't have to worry about charging because it does it fast. Takes only a few minutes!"

 

 

22 minutes is the same time you spend in making a one pot rice meal, or even putting on make up before you go out. It's also the same time you spend listening to Taylor Swift, or maybe run around to get your 10K steps you've set as a goal last year LOL! If you get the Infinix NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G, you also get a MagCase and MagPad as part of your MagKit.

The Infinix NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G is priced at Php 13,999. The Infinix NOTE 40 on the other hand is set at Php 10,999. You can get them now via TikTok Shop, Shopee or Lazada. If you want to know more about it, just go to the Infinix Philippines Facebook page. They also announce promos in the same place, so if you're in the look for your next phone, give Infinix NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G a try!

No More POWER Worries with the Infinix NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G

It's been a while since I've held a bowling ball, but I think I still got the hang of it. This goes the same with the Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G, a brand that's pretty well known for their GT gaming line (and official MLBB handset). Needless to say, these folks take the phone game seriously because they address things you need and still be innovative. 

The Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G took only a few minutes to charge while we were playing. With its 100W Fast Charging (wired) and 20W Wireless Charging, you can use the phone for your professional or creative tasks even if you're in a jiffy. Best of all, it's not clunky and didn't have to sacrifice its "looks" because it's so sleek, professional looking and very pretty.

How fast you say? The Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G gets to 50 percent of power in just 8 minutes courtesy of its Hyper Mode. The device also has a low temp mode to make sure it stays cool even when it's too hot outside. If you prefer a balance between the two, Smart Mode is the answer so you don't have to sacrifice form or function.

This MagCharge accessory comes with the phone, so you can do Wireless Charging!

They also had us get acquainted with their new brand ambassador, someone feisty, tough, gorgeous and sexy from any angle. She is actress and YouTube star Ivana Alawi... who just like their phones, looks good and full of energy. 

These phones (4G) and the Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G will be launched today in online shopping platforms and their authorized kiosks (in malls and stores nationwide). If you want to know more about the phones, follow their official page and join their community on Facebook. Albeit my first time working with an Infinix phone, I really like this Infinix Note 40 series. It's classy, and won't make you worry about losing power when you are in the creative mood.

Gogoro Philippines Launch New Experience Store in Makati

It's a nice morning to celebrate new things as Gogoro Philippines just launched their new Gogoro Experience Store at the Greenbelt 3 in Makati City. The event was held at Ayala Museum with executives coming from the Ayala Corporation, Globe, GCash, 917 Ventures, Gogoro Taiwan, Gogoro Philippines, the Taiwanese Embassy in Manila and various stakeholders were in attendance to take a first glimpse of what will be launched and supposed to be sold next month. This is quite nice that they thought of making sure you experience riding, looking at the actual Electronic Vehicle first before they release it to the market.

Bernie Llamzon the President and CEO of GOGOGRO Philippines "It's a testament to urban mobility. Why are we opening the experience center? It's all about connection, and who stands to benefit from it, YOU. It's a bridge, we are opening our doors today so you can touch, feel and understand Gogoro. We are cultivating a community and it is an invitation for you to become part of the story. Your engagement and feedback will be part of our commercial launch next month. Welcome to the future of mobility, welcome to the new Gogoro Experience Center."

This is one of Ayala's projects in order to move to electric vehicles. Cesar Consing the CEO and President of the Ayala Corporation says "We do it across our companies, and this initiative of going green is something we take seriously. Gogoro is just an extension of that, we are going to lead the charge to EV's. That's what we are doing here, and this partnership of Gogoro and Globe, brought this EV brand in the Philippines. It's green, ecosystem and partnership that we are offering. We hope you like what you'll see."

Horace Luke the founder and CEO of Gogoro says "I've dreamed of this in 2011, we are now extending to outside Taiwan. Thank you to Ernest Cu of Globe who believes in me, and we know the world is going to two wheel and three wheel vehicles now. Thank you to the Gogoro Philippines team and the Taiwan team who worked tirelessly these past few years to bring this product to the PH. The electricity is sustainable, and recyclable parts are being used to make the footprint lower. We look forward to see what we built enable this vision in this country."

Ernest Cu the CEO of Globe says "When I saw this in Taiwan years ago, it was super nice. I didn't like bikes back then, EV was also too far from the Philippines. We timed our entry to the country, like GCash, no one was solving the problem and we only scaled it 6 years ago. The smartphone penetration was not as good, and when the pandemic hit we began working on it even more to become financially inclusive. Majority of Filipinos don't have plugs, the one minute swap is like prepaid... And we are the prepaid kings in the country. Now it is all paid electronically through GCash. It's different, and seamless now as it goes through the backbone of Globe and it's partners. Let us see the new Gogoro Experience Center, we want this to be perfect and hope you become our first customer."

You may also ask for a test drive as arrangements can be made, they also will explain to you the battery swapping mechanics so you could conveniently do it via their Gogoro Network power stations. The Smartscooters we saw on display was the Gogoro SuperSport, Gogoro VIVA and the Gogoro S1. Though they will make sure that the Gogoro 2 Premium and the Gogoro Delight will also be available in the Philippines.

You may visit the new Gogoro Experience Store at the 2nd level of Greenbelt 3, turn right when you enter through the bridge from Landmark (location of former Globe store).

HONOR Launches X7a and MagicBook X Series

Two things were launched at the HONOR event yesterday, an addition to their phone models the HONOR X7a and a new laptop series called MagicBook X, and they came to impress with their new products.

The X7a has a really long lasting battery (almost powerbank like with it's 6000mAh capacity), boasting of 3 days of power for a single full charge. The main camera is a 50MP Ultra clear Quad system plus it's got a lot of storage at 128 GB. The display is 6.74 inch, so those video and games would be nice to see on it. Currently, it's priced at Php 7,990 and has a Php 1,590 worth of HONOR earbuds given for free. Pretty good deal til the 28th!

The new MagicBook X series comes in 2 models, the X 14 and the X 15. It is designed for school, work and play. It utilizes 11th generation of Intel Core processors that can pretty much take on heavy work you need to do on it. It is also lightweight, so if you're the type to travel around locally or internationally it won't be too much to carry around on your backpack. It can last up to 9.9 hours of regular use with its 56Wh batteries. It won't be too hot too because they were able to stick a supersized cooling fan on it which dissipates heat. There are lots of other features for ease of moving files if you're editing most of it from different devices. The X 14 comes in the i5-1135G7 and i3-1115G4 version, price stands at Php 27,990 and has a free backpack and speaker packaged with it. This is only til the 28th though, so head on to HONOR kiosks if you're interested in getting one.

The HONOR MagicBook X 15 though costs Php 37,990, and comes in a i5-1135G7 and i3-1115G4 version. A little heavier at 1.56kg and wider display at 87% screen to body ratio, and would be useful on intimate presentations. You may visit HONOR's official website and social channels if you wish to see the complete specs. They are also offereing freebies til the end of the month. They also announced the re-supply of the X9a 5G which got sold out a few months back. 

Congrats HONOR Philippines!

The Importance of Battery Life: vivo Y31 Steps Up

We've been busy trying to find ends meet, keeping ourselves entertained at home streaming shows, kdramas, playing games, connecting with friends and family because we can't meet physically. This pandemic has brought upon tons of challenges and it is still true today. The last thing on our mind should be worrying about is how long our battery will last, which happens quite often in my other phones til today.

 Internet usage in the country surged from a median of 9 hours 45 minutes in 2020 to now to almost 11 hours in 2021. Filipinos have adapted well to find retail and work online hence the reality, will your phones even last that long? Likely not, and phone companies are hurrying to make sure the model and make of your current smartphones would be able to handle that much communication each day.

On the other hand, some companies like vivo knew how this should likely change things in 2021 and prioritized bigger battery capacity in their newer models like the Y20 which they did in August 2020, the Y30 in December of the same year and on February 20201, they got the new Y31 made with 5000 mAh batteries now.

It's a practical thing to do especially when school and work tasks require even longer hours online and without a phone that could last that long, it might affect what's essential these days aside from the regular entertainment you consume everyday from your smartphones. You use it to call, text, message people, even use it to wake you up at certain times of the day and never even look at clocks anymore because your phone almost has it all. I'm sure, your use doesn't end there because you also order food on several apps so you can save time, energy, and do without the chore of preparing food/groceries for your family. You would rather use it to bond, help others and make lives a little better for your friends/community that relies on that business too.

The vivo Y31 also has got an 18W fast charge function so you can juice it up quite fast than the usual, saving you precious time which you can spend on other important things. You then can use it for several hours after that and be more productive, do other things too that can earn you more online because it enables you to do so. Everyone needs extra these days.

 With a Y31, you can multi task and it can do a lot because of the Android 11 based FunTouch 11 OS that's in it. Very user friendly and powerful since it also has a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 662 octa-core processor. If you would love a life like that, you may check out the device over at https://www.vivoglobal.ph/phone/vivo-Y31/ as all the information is there. You can also check the vivo Y31 on the vivo Philippines FB, IG and Twitter account because they're also there.

It is important to have long battery life, and I'm glad vivo stepped up the plate and did it.

Vivo Teases Anew with Battery Monster

Vivo released a teaser, all about batteries!

The next Vivo phone may well be a battery monster, one that can provide even possibly more than 4,000 mAh capacity they had in previous models and maybe, a phone that can be charged in a few minites which would result in hours of talk time. Sounds crazy? Well it may well be. They have been known for innovation and the past two models they had like the Vivo X21 and the Vivo NEX which was released in other countries has proven they’re doing good in that department.

What’s quite intriguing are these talks of fast charging and even longer battery life without adding a few grams to the handset. Do you think it’s acheivable? Do you think it’s something they can do? That’s what we have to wait for this month because chances are, it will be coming to the Philippine market soon!

Now I wish I can get my hands on that before the model gets issued to stores. Ahhh, hello Vivo Philippines!

KUMAGCOW

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MOPHIE Battery Cases and Powerbanks

We said hi to the best selling battery case brand in the market called MOPHIE. A brand that has been in California and North America since 2005. They have been noted for style and engineered performance providing full case protection for phones and extra power for smartphones. They are the same manufacturers of the popular Juice Pack which I have also reviewed in the past. They've got a whole line of new devices that pretty much does the same thing and more. It is also available in 130 countries and is operating in California, Michigan, Netherlands, Hong Kong and China. I've personally used some of them and they've pretty much lasted quite long for what it's worth.

MOPHIE is the only authorized power manufacturer in Apple store so you will see them worldwide. They also have placed a commercial in Superbowl and now have 90% market share in the US and is gearing to increase now in Asia. There's a MOPHIE difference, they are triple certified and is the only one that's both a battery and can protect your phone. They do quality, and has priority charging as a feature which means it charges your iPhone first before the battery. That's smart!

They have different Juice Packs for every need. They also have it in different colors because we all need that in our life. They also have a waterproof and protect case called Juice Pack H2PRO for ultra rugged power and protection for your devices. They also have compact ones like the Juice Pack Reserve for those who would like it thinner and lighter plus it retails for under US$100. They also have Juice Packs for Samsung phones, particularly the S7 which people have raved about. For those who need ppwer banks in their life, they have MOPHIE Powerstation (in 3X abd 8X designs), Power Reserve and Power Reserve 2X. They have wireless charging available too, since businesses and individuals have set up infrastructure or devices for it, they're getting accessories made just for it. It charges on contact, they have different mounts too. Most of these will be available in Digital Walker and Beyond the Box stores and only range from Php 1,950 to Php 6,950. Take note though, these products does not charge phones but almost every device that have USB charging as a function. By the way, they will have USB C charging technology next week which is a good thing. It's coming people! Oh and it's also perfect for POKEMON GO when it rolls out in the Philippines, so get them while it's hot!

For after sales service, DIGITS will replace the device if it's under a year. So you've got them covered and safe within that period, that's re-assuring!

KUMAGCOW

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Powerbanks by Airborne Technologies

We visited the newest shop and showroom of Airborne Technologies placed right beside the MyVape store at L23 & 24 of Greenhills Theater Mall in San Juan. They are sister companies - and since the place is also littered with gadget shops, they got Airborne Tech products inside the store. I must say, I'm one of the few guys who get irritated when my smartphone or laptop runs out of juice - and a place to get power banks that can cater to all my gadgets in one place would be something I'd really appreciate. Their company is already distributing power banks internationally, but what I'm proud to also note is that they are fully owned by Filipinos; and their operations are based in the Philippines. They've been doing this since January 2014 and is part of Jason Borne Technologies Inc., which manufactures power banks, induction speakers, memory and storage devices.

Airborne Technologies prides itself with quality, their own research and development team, plus strict quality control. In the event, we were schooled about what power banks we have now in the market. They showed us how China made power bank units mostly are comprised of recycled and reconstituted laptop computer batteries - it's one of the reasons why there are a ton of computer waste from China too - they salvage it and sell it as new power banks elsewhere and in the Philippines. Scary? Yes, that's why Airborne Technologies only use legitimate Samsung parts to make their power banks. That's why you'll feel and experience what a power bank should be like when you purchase a unit.

This is their Arsenal Powerbank. It works with Laptop computers and your other gadgets because it's got 24,000 mAh capacity. It's also made of Lithium Polymer so it's lightweight. They are also throwing in a 1 Year warranty, an 8GB cute Airborne Tech Cartoon USB too!

When I say it's cute, it is cute! Just look at Spiderman, a Zombie from Plants and Zombies and a lot more! They've got these in different designs and mind you the 8 GB storage is so useful for your files, movies and photos. Remember, you get this free if you get that Arsenal Powerbank, they also sell this separately.

Hype Powerbank

Another impressive line is this Hype Powerbank. A whopping 16,800 mAh capacity, made of Samsung Cell Lithium Ion Rechargable cells, it's available in Lime, White, Pink, Black, Sky Blue and Purple. It's more impressive because it only costs Php 3,231.00 in the AT store. One more reason to come and visit right?

For those who just need small ones, they've got the Minibank Powerbank at 2,600 mAh capacity. It's made of Lithium Polymer and has got a 1 Year warranty. You'll feel it last longer than usual powerbanks with the same capacity because of the cells they use for these units. It's also easy to carry because of it's small form factor. Put in in your pocket, or bag, it'll be the best thing to have when you run out of batteries for your phones. At least it'll last you until you get home.

Stone Powerbank

At 11,200 mAh this one called Stone Powerbank is something that can last you the whole day. It also uses Samsung Lithium Ion Cells and has got a pretty tough exterior. For those who doesn't want their power bank units to slip or slide off their hands, this is the perfect choice. This and one year warranty, isn't that a great deal?

The one on the left is the Booster Powerbank. It's got 14,000 mAh, same Samsung Lithium Ion Cells and available in Red, Silver, Gold and Gun Metal colors. The red and silver one in the middle is the Revive Powerbank. It's got 10,000 mAh and a Lithium Polymer body. The one on the right is the Cube Powerbank. It's got 8,400 mAh and the Samsung cells too. It's got a display in front telling you the percentage of the batter which was quite neat. It doesn't eat up power because they use LED's for that. Pretty cool because all these are covered with a 1 year warranty.

Speaking of cool, this is their Tough Rock Powerbank. It's their shockproof, waterproof powerbank and they proved worthy to be the official powerbank used by the Philippine Wakeboard Team as they battle other countries in Thailand! Now that's world class! It is 10,000 mAh with Samsung Lithium Ion Cells and has got a 1 year warranty. Then there's more!

They also have smart USB adapters. It's available in single and dual ports so if you've got more than one to use, this is the best thing to have than those expensive ones in stores. All their powerbanks by the way are also smart because they automatically stop charging once it gets to 100%. That would make you love it even more because you won't get your house burned down and least chance of overcharging your gadgets right?

This one was my favorite! This is the BOOM BOX Speaker by Airborne Technologies. You just place your phone on top of the thing and it freaking catches the music on it! No wires! No Bluetooth connection or what not. It was like magic! The unit can also be hardwired to your phone or music devices and play it directly with better sound. I loved it when they used an iPhone 5C and played it on top of the speaker, the track comes out when you put it on top and stops when you lift it off! Amazing!

You can get a glimpse of these devices and accessories when you visit any Airborne Technologies shops nationwide. Aside from the good powerbank devices, you've got adapters, speakers and more without compromising on quality. I'm using the powebank now and I must say, compared to the branded ones I have in my bag, it works like a charm. If you would like to ask about the prices, call them at 09178843973 or their channels below. 

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The MOMAX 4400 mAh iPower Juice!

I've been having problems about the battery life of my iPhone5 and admittedly it's one of the things that bother me as it only lasts around a little or more than half a day. That's if you only have 3G turned on if you need it. This doesn't include the time you switch on your LTE because that's going to cut your battery life in half. This is my real experience and I've been so dependent on battery packs which would only give me a few minutes more for emergency; but lately it's just giving me just a few percent more (which is really not enough). It's so sad that I have become accustomed to carry around my charger all the time and plug it in whenever/wherever I can. I know fellow iPhone5 users feel my pain because I'm pretty sure they do that too.

 Lo and behold I've got MOMAX iPOWER JUICE in my hand; and it looks like it's a very timely arrival as my old one feels like its going kaput. Remember, my older one can't even fill up 100% of my iPhone5's battery and this one's looking good. The 4400mAh is good news for me as it can supply power to my other gadgets such as the iPad II (on fast charging mode) and Blackberry Curve too. The 1.5A output makes it flexible to charge other devices which is something anyone would appreciate. After all, who doesn't have more than one gadget these days. 

 The nifty see through box contains 3 things. The USB cable, the 100% Fresh MOMAX iPOWER Juice and a small instructional book in different languages.

  It also fits right in the palm of your hand. I've been using this while I'm out on shoots and it stays on my bag until my iPhone5 battery runs out. This can charge it full in a day and a couple percent more later on. It also is available in three colors. I saw Orange, Lime Green (this one) and Yellow. So they pretty much match Orange Juice, Lime Juice and Mango Juice... people mistake it for real tetra pack juice but no place to stick the straw on LOL.

You can use the ordinary USB port on your computers to charge it up. In my case I use the same USB plug that came with my lightning cable charger. The ports are simple as it indicates which one is for the INPUT and the one for the output indicates the actual ampere rating that the 100% Fresh MOMAX iPOWER Juice has (1.5A).

If you check the actual battery, it's so easy to see how long it will last with its intelligent blinkers. It goes down and blinks according to its capacity which I haven't seen in other external batteries. Believe me, I've had a lot.

For what its worth, this is definitely a good buy. In the Philippines, it's available in 8Telcom, Astrovision (Glorietta), Bratpack, CellShoppe, Digital Arena, Digital Hub, Digital Walker, District 32, Electrocomputer Data System, E-Central, EDS, Games and Gadgets, Globotel, GUI, iBook, iCenter, iGig, iStore, iStudio, Microstation, Mobile 1, Planet Gadget, PowerHub, R.O.X., Sidrah, Switch, TechSavvy, The Inbox Store and Vertex. So try to visit the ones near you. It's time to solve your battery issues now! =)

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