OPPO rolls out Major ColorOS 6 Upgrade for F9 Users

OPPO has announced the rollout of the ColorOS 6 Open Beta for its F9 smartphone. The new ColorOS 6 Open Beta offers users the latest Android Pie mobile operating system experience, and comes replete with all-new customized features.

Android Pie – a major upgrade

All models upgraded to ColorOS 6 integrate the practical new features introduced by Android Pie, including improved interactions, enhanced AI capabilities, and optimization of the underlying interface.

An all-new navigation gesture in Android Pie offers a cutting-edge experience in user interactions. Android Pie is powered by Google’s AI capabilities with Google Assistant, ARcore, Google Lens, and other intelligent scenario-based services. OPPO’s integration of the latest software update provides a smoother, smarter and more user-friendly experience for customers.

Borderless design

ColorOS 6 adopts a borderless design concept to relieve user anxiety caused by information overload. OPPO combines light, subtle colors and a simplistic white background to create a lightweight and elegant user interface, which differentiates ColorOS 6 from Google’s native interface.

Interface of ColorOS 5 and ColorOS 6

The simplistic white background design has subtle gradients that seamlessly blend with built-in modern art wallpapers, delivering an integrated experience in borderless aesthetics.

ColorOS 6 modern art wallpapers

Improved interaction

ColorOS 6 shifts the navigation bar to the top of the screen and streamlines the information hierarchy by replacing tapping with swiping to improve efficiency and smoothness of interactions. ColorOS 6 also features animations that simulate natural friction to create a more intuitive virtual experience for operations, for example, when swiping upward or across the screen.

Dazzle Color Mode and a brand-new portrait style

OPPO’s continuous pursuit of excellence in photography over the years means ColorOS 6 comes packed with advanced imaging technologies. The upgrade introduces two new features: Dazzle Color Mode and a brand-new portrait style.

Dazzle Color Mode leverages mapping algorithms to restore vivid colors, reverse light, and improve shading in pictures. It also expands the range of scenarios that smartphone photography can handle.

Dazzle Color Mode - off

Dazzle Color Mode - on

ColorOS 6 also employs AI to scan through the most-viewed photos on social networks globally to customize five portrait filters. Algorithm-based optimization for facial recognition and skin tone adjustment helps to intelligently meet user demand for beautification capabilities.

Portrait filters built-in ColorOS 6

Elevated gaming experience

OPPO’s gaming optimization program ‘Game Boost‘ has been upgraded to version 2.0. Moreover, the addition of new core technologies ‘Touch Boost’ and ‘Frame Boost’ effectively improve game feel and frame rate stability, which tests have shown to deliver a 38% increase in performance.

The independent app ‘Game Space’ supports a variety of features and customization of game parameters for network, power consumption, messaging, and more. Meanwhile, ‘Game Assistant’ provides shortcuts for a number of functions, including ‘do not disturb’, background processes, and customizable split-screen for a personalized gaming experience.

Payment security and privacy protection

ColorOS 6 introduces powerful security features to mitigate the risks of personal data leaks in both high-frequency and extreme cases, including App Encryption, Private Safe, and Find my Device.

To ensure payment security, ColorOS 6 features automatic payment blocking, payment identity verification, and environment monitoring for payment apps; eliminating risks like induced payment, unsafe links, and fraudulent messages.

The new upgrade first hits OPPO’s popular F9 smartphone and will subsequently be rolled out for the range of available OPPO devices in the near future to deliver an enhanced software experience for all ColorOS users.

ColorOS 6 rollout schedule 2019

By the end of July - F9

By the end of August - Find X

By the end of September - R17, R17 Pro, R17 Neo, RX17 Pro, RX17 Neo, R15, F7, F7 Youth, AX7 Pro

Official plan of ColorOS 6 beta for other OPPO smartphones

What can you say about the major upgrades in ColorOS 6? Let us know in the comment section below.

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World of Dragon Nest CBT is here! Only 30,000 accounts available!

Mobile Open-World MMORPG World of Dragon Nest, developed by Eyedentity - the original development team behind the PC release of Dragon Nest - and is published by Nexon Thailand, is ready to announce the dates for the game’s Closed Beta Test (CBT), from 1-7 August 2019. Dragon Nest fans can register for a chance to participate in the Beta Test from 24-30 July 2019. Game is available to android platform only. You may use your favorite emulator if you want to play on PC.

The most recent CBT will be available in 5 countries from the SEA Region simultaneously, including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, and Thailand. As the CBT is done with the purpose of testing server stability as well as various pieces of content for the sake of player feedback, the available version of the game will not be representative of the final product. Data and suggestions from players will be used to refine the game for the upcoming full release. Registration is open for only the first 30,000 accounts (from all available countries) so register now for a chance to play!

World of Dragon Nest trailer

Dates:

Register to participate in CBT: 24-30 July 2019 (limit 30,000 accounts from all available countries only)

CBT Period: 1-7 August 2019 (PvP and Cash Shop system will be available 6-7 August)

How to register for CBT:

1. Go to the website http://bit.ly/2LC2p49 (all CBT participants must register in order to play the game)

2. Download the game from the https://wod.nexon.com website from 1st August onwards (click Download from Google Play)

*All player data will be reset once the CBT ends.
*It is not possible to top up money to the system during CBT period.
*During the CBT period, you might experience some connectivity issues and bugs.

For the latest news and updates on the World of Dragon Nest, go to WODN SEA official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/wodseapage

What can you say about the World of Dragon Nest? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Smart Giga Games 99 : 2GB data + 1GB/day of Mobile Legends, AOV, COC

Smart GIGA GAMES 99 is a gaming-focused data promo from Smart Prepaid. For only 99 Pesos, you can get 2GB data for any site and additional 1GB/day of Games All-Day for Mobile Legends, Arena of Valor (AOV), Clash Royale, and Clash of Clans, good for 7 days. You can use the open access data for any site or mobile app like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Gmail and more. Enjoy all day gaming together with your friends or family, with 1GB data per day for mobile games.

Promo details

• 2GB data
• 1GB/day of Games All-Day for Mobile Legends, Arena of Valor, Clash of Clans and Clash Royale
• Valid for 7 days or 1 week
• Requires 99 PHP LOAD

• [message]
• To Subscribe
• Dial *123# and choose GIGA GAMES > 2GB, 7 days, P99 > Subscribe
  (This promo is available to Smart Prepaid subscribers).

Before using the promo, make sure you've already received a successful SMS confirmation to avoid unwanted data charges.

Giga Games open access data is stackable, if you have still remaining data, before your load expires, get another Giga Games promo to add up their data MB, and all will follow the longest validity.

You can check the status of your GIGAGAMES99 promo through Smart dial code, just dial *123#, then select Balance/Services > Check Balance, and wait for the SMS that includes information on your remaining open access data, game data allocation, as well as your prepaid balance.

How to Pasadata in Smart

Follow the instructions below to do pasadata or share the open access data of your GigaGames 99 to other Smart Prepaid/TNT subscriber, so that you can extend playing as a team.

1. Send data by texting PASADATA <SPACE> 11 digit number <SPACE> amount in MB then send to 808.
EX. PASADATA 09181234567 300MB to 808.
2. Once the other Smart Prepaid subscriber receives the successful confirmation message, the shared data can now be used.
* See full details for Smart Pasadata and TNT Pasadata

See also:
Smart GIGA GAMES Promo : Data + 1GB/day of Games All-Day (Mobile Legends, AOV and more)
Smart GIGA VIDEO Promo : Data for any site + 1GB Video Everyday (YouTube, iflix and more)

Know more about latest Smart Internet Promos thru Smart USSD Code, just dial *123# on your phone. To get help on your promo, just call Smart Customer Service Hotline by dialling *888.

How is your overall gaming experience with Smart Giga Games 99 promo? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

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OPPO launches first-ever 1-Hour Flash Fix service for customers

OPPO remains committed to its promise of providing excellent customer service experience to both new and loyal customers in the Philippines and abroad with the 1-Hour Flash Fix program that gives customers the quickest smartphone repair and consultation, all in less than one hour. The service is open to 3 OPPO Service Centers locally: via walk-in or online appointments in SM North EDSA and SM Manila, while SM Marikina currently accepts walk-ins only.

1-Hour Flash Fix, hassle-free customer service

The 1-Hour Flash Fix service is a fast fix service program that guarantees quick and excellent repair services by OPPO-certified technicians in any OPPO service center in the Philippines. Special compensations await should it reach beyond the guaranteed one-hour service coverage: specifically, customers will instantly receive OPPO merchandise items through a computer-based freebie roulette game. Merchandise selections include OPPO signature umbrellas, OPPO pens, micro USB cables, OPPO earphones, and VOOC Charge powerbank.

The 1-Hour Flash Fix is free of charge, unless your smartphone requires replacement or new internal parts installed. If the smartphone is still covered by the warranty and the damage is not caused by negligence, it will be repaired and changed for free.

“OPPO will always prioritize its customers’ satisfaction as we continue to be one of the leading smartphone brands in customer sales worldwide. The 1-Hour Flash Fix program aims to make OPPO smartphone repair service and consultations more convenient with lesser waiting time while observing superior quality service,” OPPO Philippines Director of Customer Service Kent Zhang shared.

OPPO has the most branches that offer customer service managed directly by the brand. There are currently 3 OPPO service centers offering the 1-Hour Flash Fix program, but the company aims to make it more accessible by preparing to include the 20 remaining OPPO service centers nationwide, as well as the 30 OPPO concept stores.

OPPO Service interface on OPPO F9

Furthermore, OPPO recently introduced OPPO Service, a mobile application that allows users to check the repair prices of OPPO smartphones, locate nearby stores and service centers, monitor repair processes, and do online consultations. Right now, the app is available on F9 units only, but OPPO will announce the availability of the OPPO Service on all the OPPO smartphones soon.

Want to know more about the 1-Hour Flash Fix? Visit www.oppo.com/ph for more information or OPPO Philippines Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/OPPOPH/).

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New Gunbound Pre-Registration is Now Open, Get Exciting Freebies!

Fans of GunBound especially in SEA (Southeast Asia) region will be filled with joy and excitement in this comeback of the turn-based shooting MMO game under the new publisher Electronics Extreme, with a name 'New Gunbound'. Southeast Asian countries included in the relaunch of New Gunbound were Philippines, Thailand, Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Singapore.

After the announcement of the publishing contract between the developer Softnyx and the new publisher Electronics Extreme, New Gunbound starts off guns blazing as the pre-registration starts. The game is currently available to Android users. For PC users, you can install your favorite android emulator to be able to play the New Gunbound.

On the path of launching the sequel of the well-loved old classic, Electronics Extreme Ltd. set up the official Facebook page of New Gunbound where they announced that the pre-registration is now live. The pre-registration phase is a chance for players to not only get to play the game ahead of everybody else, but it’s also a way for them to get amazing in-game goodies.

With this, in-game items are given away to those who will pre-register early. Every ID that do pre-register will receive all items in the fully launch.

• Ruby Box 3,000 pcs.
• EXP Stone 50 pcs.
• JD Piece 10 pcs.
• Gold Pile 500,000 pcs.
• Silver Key 50 pcs.
• Gold Key 50 pcs.

Not only that, there are more freebies to expect through the Milestone Rewards. Every time a registration goal is reached, registrants are given more in-game items, not to mention extra mobile parts, to start the game with once it’s fully launched.

Milestone Reward

• 20,000 ID Registration get JD Piece 10 each
• 40,000 ID Registration get JD Piece 10 each
• 60,000 ID Registration get Ruby Box 2,000 each
• 80,000 ID Registration get Incubus's Tiara(M) / Succubus's Tiara(F) 15 Days
• 100,000 ID Registration get JD Piece 20 each

If you finish pre-registration and the total amount of registered ID reach condition, you will receive JD immediately after the game fully launched.

Speaking of launching, before it happens, there will be a Stress Test at the end of July which can be accessed if you have pre-registered. Upon registration, there will be a pop-up message that tells you about your assigned zone in the Stress Test. Those in the Phoenix Zone will have the first-hand experience of the test while the other zones will follow. After this, there will be another test during the Soft Launch later.

Players can pre-register through this link: http://bit.ly/NGB-PreRegisterSEA and keep updated with New Gunbound news through its official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Newgunbound/.

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Oppo Reno Hidden Features (5 Ingenious Tricks)

To complement the immersive panoramic screen experience, the latest ColorOS 6 operations system pre-installed in the Reno Series is the redesigned borderless theme with refreshed details from inside and out, achieving more enjoyable and intelligent system experience than ever. Featuring a whole new interface, from homepage layout to app icons, font sizes to background colors - these upgrades come with the brand new Reno series experience. On top of the powerful processor that the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom is equipped with Snapdragon 855 chipset, and the Reno has Snapdragon 710 which guarantees a smoother user interface; there are also various hidden features that ColorOS 6 carries that allow users to creatively set up their unique shortcuts or customize commands, delightfully enhancing and advancing users’ everyday life.

Here are the 5 ingenious tricks you can do to make your OPPO Reno and Reno 10x Zoom stand out even more:

1) Gesture Navigation: Convenience Aid

In OPPO Reno series, the users can set up particular gestures while their phone is locked to enable certain applications. To activate this: first, go to settings; second, scroll down to find the Convenience Aid option; then third, at the bottom, select the Gesture & Motion menu; and next, choose Screen-Off Gestures at the top of the selection; and last, activate Screen-off Gestures, then select gestures you would like to turn on with designated gesture symbols: V to turn on flashlight, O to enable Camera, double tap to turn the screen on, and other more options on Screen-off Gestures.

2) Phonetography Trick 1: Full Camera Screen

Appreciate a wider and fuller view of your subject by simply activating the Full Camera Screen setting. To do it: first, enable camera and select photo on the camera selection panel above the camera trigger button; then second, on the upper right of the screen, click the setting icon and choose Photo Ratio; and then third, select the Full Screen option, then go back to the camera screen to see the changes.

3) Phonetography Trick 2: Shot Trigger

Taking a “groufie” is no longer a problem, striking a pose with your friends is easier through the hand gesture sensor that triggers your camera to take a shot. To activate the photography gesture: first, activate your camera; then second, flip the camera icon on the lower right to use the front camera; and last, on the upper right corner, select the setting icon and switch on Gesture to Take Photo. To try, take a photo using the front camera, then abruptly raise your palm open to trigger the shot.

4) Multitasking Tool 1: Split-Screen Function

For users who are into multitasking, Split-Screen is created specifically for people who juggles everything at once. To use this function: first, go to settings and select App Split-screen at the bottom part of the options; second, switch on App Split-screen and it will automatically activate the three-finger swipe up gesture. To try, prompt an application then swipe up to split the screen. To go back to normal screen, swipe up again.

5) Multitasking Tool 2: Smart Assistant

Smart Assistant combines select information that is vital for the specific user. It creates quick access to Weather, Steps Tracker, Calendar, Quick Functions, and Favorite Contacts. To activate: first, go to settings and select Smart Services; then next, switch on Smart Assistant. To fully activate, proceed to home, then swipe to the right to see the Smart Assistant dashboard. You may customize content according to your needs.

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These hidden features of the ColorOS 6 will help Reno series users boost their creativity as it offers more convenient ways to support one’s daily endeavors on content creation, multitasking, communications, and more. Plus, the revolutionary smartphone innovations of the Reno 10x Zoom features such as: 10x Hybrid Zoom, Hyper Boost 2.0, 256GB internal storage, and the Dolby Atmos surround sound technology completes the experience of convenience and full entertainment at your fingertips.

The Reno and Reno 10x Zoom are now available in select OPPO concept stores nationwide and exclusively on Lazada. The Reno comes in three colorways Jet Black, Ocean Green, and the limited edition Sunset Rose retails at PHP26,990, while the Reno 10x Zoom in Jet Black and Ocean Green retails at PHP45,990.

To know more about the ColorOS 6 features and the Reno series, visit www.oppo.com/ph or OPPO Philippines official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/OPPOPH/).

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Enjoy freebies when you load up HomeSurf Promos with Globe At Home app

Having problems checking your account details? How about monitoring your data consumption and prepaid load or outstanding balance? Is adding data becoming a chore? Great news, Globe At Home customers! Just download the Globe At Home app for hassle-free transactions!

And that's not all: get access to exciting exclusives from Shopee, Grab and Shaw Academy just by loading HomeSurf 199 and up using the Globe At Home App until August 31, 2019!

Get one freebie by loading HomeSurf 199, two freebies with HomeSurf 599, or all three freebies with HomeSurf 999 and 1499. These freebies include Free Online Course for One (1) month, Php 500 fee compared to the published rate of Php 799, and one-time availment per email address courtesy of online educator site Shaw Academy; a 10% discount voucher with no minimum spend from Shopee; and Php 30 off per transaction within Metro Manila and Cebu with minimum fare of Php 150 from Grab Express.

The Globe At Home app is a free and convenient way for active and valid Globe At Home Broadband account or Prepaid Home WiFi subscribers to Track and Boost their Globe At Home Postpaid or Prepaid account using any smartphone or digital device. The Globe At Home app is downloadable via [Google Play] or [Apple App Store].

To show account information like user's account number and plan details—remaining load and validity, monthly fee and speed, data usage and total data allowance—just tap the "Go to Dashboard" button from the home screen. When tracking data usage, the Globe At Home's Data Duck shows current data usage and total data allowance in almost-real time. Just tap the "View Details" option to know more.

To boost internet allowance or data allocation, avail the HomeSurf option for Prepaid WiFi or Volume Boost for Broadband accounts directly from the app. Just click or tap "Get More Data" button and choose desired variant. You can even pay your total balance using the app to ensure seamless connection and worry-free browsing. Just click on the "Pay Now" button and pay via GCash or credit card.

And if you frequently use up your internet allowance, you can also check the app to find out if you're qualified for a plan upgrade. If eligible, an "Account Services" tab can be found automatically in the Drawer Menu. You can then proceed by following the on-screen steps when applying for a plan upgrade. Plan upgrades, however, are subject to serviceability and plan availability.

To know more about the Globe At Home app, just visit https://www.globe.com.ph/help/broadband/plans/globe-at-home-app.html

Let us know your experience with Globe At Home app by leaving your comment below.

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