Upgrade your iPhone via Power Mac Center's UpTrade Program

Apple customers can now easily purchase the Apple devices they want as Power Mac Center launches UpTrade, a program that lets people trade in their current mobile devices for instant credit to purchase the latest iPhone in participating Power Mac Center or The Loop by Power Mac Center stores.

To avail of the program, customers simply have to visit a participating store and submit their device for assessment. They will then be given the amount equivalent to the trade-in value shortly. One valid ID must be presented in order to complete the transaction.

The premier Apple partner’s UpTrade program makes it easier for customers to own an Apple device or update to the latest Apple devices while providing a hassle-free environment of disposing their pre-loved devices.

UpTrade customers are allowed to trade in a maximum of five devices per transaction. The purchase of a new device must take place immediately and in the same store where the assessment was done.

Participating stores include Power Mac Center Greenbelt 3, Festival Supermall, SM Mall of Asia, TriNoma, SM Aura Premier, The Annex at SM City North EDSA, SM Megamall, Power Plant Mall, SM City Marikina, SM City Lipa, and Robinsons Magnolia, as well as The Loop by Power Mac Center branches at the UP Town Center, SM City Calamba, Lucky Chinatown Mall, and Uptown Mall.

UpTrade accepts a wide variety of iOS and Android devices in exchange for eVouchers that can be used to purchase any Power Mac Center or The Loop by Power Mac Center product, such as but not limited to laptops, mobile phones, speakers, and accessories. eVouchers are not convertible to cash. The selection of specific phone models accepted may be inquired at the local PMC stores.

Note that before the transaction begins, traders must ensure that their devices and files are backed up. Power Mac Center will not be liable for any losses arising from this process.

To find out more about the UpTrade program, visit the Power Mac Center website or follow its Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts.

About Power Mac Center

Power Mac Center is a recognized Apple Premium Reseller, Authorized Education Reseller, Apple Authorized Training Provider, and Apple Authorized Service Provider in the Philippines. Power Mac Center has become a reliable retail shop and service provider of Apple products to the Filipino consumer.

The company has grown to over 40 branches nationwide, with stores located in Greenbelt 3, Glorietta 5, The Annex at SM City North EDSA, SM City Fairview, TriNoma, Robinsons Magnolia, SM Megamall, The Podium, SM Mall of Asia, SM Aura Premier, Festival Supermall, Cash and Carry Mall, Abreeza Mall, SM Lanang Premier, SM City Marikina, Power Plant Mall, SM City BF Parañaque, Harbor Point, SM City Southmall, SM City Pampanga, SM City Bacoor, SM City Lipa, SM City Santa Rosa, SM City Batangas, SM City Dasmariñas, Circuit Makati, Vista Mall Sta. Rosa, SM East Ortigas, KCC Mall de Zamboanga, Vista Mall Bataan, SM City San Pablo, SM City Trece Martires, Robinsons Galleria Cebu, Ayala Malls Cloverleaf, Ayala Malls Vertis North, SM City Urdaneta Central, SM City Clark, SM City Puerto Princesa, SM City Telabastagan, SM CDO Downtown Premier, SM City Legazpi, Fora Tagaytay, Festive Walk Mall Iloilo, Robinsons Place Butuan, and SM City Lucena.

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iflix's first original movie 'Mystified' to be broadcasted on Twitter

iflix, Southeast Asia’s leading entertainment service, today announced that it is joining forces with social media platform Twitter in an exclusive campaign to broadcast the first iflix Originals movie in the Philippines, Mystified.

For the first time in Southeast Asia, Twitter users can catch the full-feature film directly through the social media platform at 8:00PM (GMT+8) on Friday, March 29 on iflix Philippine’s official Twitter account (@iflixph). As a special treat, fans can live tweet with the film’s stars, including Iza Calzado (@MissIzaCalzado), Sunshine Dizon (@m_sunshinedizon), Karylle (@anakarylle), and Diana Zubiri (@DianaZubiri15), in an interactive Twitter party.

To join the conversation in real time and get the latest news, details and trivia, users can follow @iflixph and use #Mystifiedoniflix hashtag.

Mystified tells the story of four sorceresses who, through their combined efforts, have banished the evil witch Hellga and locked her away with the Portalis. Sent to live in the real world to protect the magic portal – without permission to use any of their powers – they must come together to protect mankind from a great evil that is coming their way.

The action-fantasy-drama will also be available on-demand on iflixFREE and iflixVIP from 29 March at 8pm.

Sherwin dela Cruz, Co-founder and Country Manager for iflix Philippines, shared, “The iflix team is so proud of how Mystified turned out and we want to give the largest possible audience the chance to experience the film for free. Our collaboration with Twitter allows us to cast a wider net so more fans can see the film, with the added bonus of our stars interacting directly with their fans through the platform”.

Carl Cheng, Head of Entertainment Partnerships, Southeast Asia & Greater China, added to the conversation, stating that “Entertainment is a big conversation driver on Twitter in the Philippines. As the first of its kind in the region, we are excited to collaborate with iflix to help as many fans as possible to be part of this exciting launch. Through Twitter, everyone can join in the discussions and find out what’s happening as they unfold during the premiere. It is like attending the premiere night in the comfort of one’s home.”

Now available to over one billion consumers throughout Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, iflix has established itself as the clear market leader in video streaming. Offering consumers a vast library of top Hollywood, regional, and local TV shows and movies, including many first run exclusives and award-winning programs, each subscription allows users to access the service on up to five devices, including phones, laptops, tablets, and television sets, for viewing wherever, whenever.

Watch Mystified full trailer

To watch all shows offered by iflix, you can subscribe for iflix VIP for only P129/month.

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Globe GOSURF299 : 1.5GB data + free 1GB for app of choice for 1 month

Promo Details

• 1.5GB mobile data
• 1GB mobile data for App of Choice, list of FREE apps to choose: Facebook, Viber, Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat, Spotify Basic, Video (YouTube/Dailymotion), and Games (Mobile Legends/Clash of Clans/Pokemon Go).
• FREE 2GB Data for GoWatch and GoPlay (YouTube, Netflix, Mobile Legends, ROS and more)
• Valid for 30 days/1 month
• Requires 299 PHP LOAD

Want to see all Globe GOSURF Promos? See List of Globe GoSURF Promos.

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• To Register GOSURF299
• Text GOSURF299 to 8080
  Or dial *143# and navigate Surfing > GoSURF > GoSurf299
  You'll get a notification regarding your FREE app upon successful registration.
  (This promo is available to GLOBE subscribers only.)

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• To Check Status
• Text GOSURF STATUS to 8080

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• To Extend GOSURF299 for 1 day
• Load 5 pesos, text GS EXTEND to 8080, to extend GOSURF for 1 day for only 5 Pesos.

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• To Stop GOSURF299
• Text GOSURF STOP to 8080

GOSURF299 – 1.5GB internet with 1GB data for App of Choice + Free 2GB GoWatch and Play for 30 Days

Globe GOSURF299 promo has a total of 4.5GB data comprising of 1.5GB mobile data open access to all sites, 1GB data allocation for App of Choice, and Free 2GB data for GoWatch and Play apps, good for 30 days or 1 month, for a reasonable amount of 299 Pesos. With 1.5GB open access data, enjoy surfing the internet and using different mobile apps. The 1GB data for app of choice is a good freebie if you want an extended usage of your favorite app. Globe GOSURF299 has also free 2GB of GoWatch and Play including YouTube, Mobile Legends and more, which will surely satisfy your entertainment and gaming needs.

GOSURF299 also have a freebie of 1GB data allocation for your app of choice. How to claim GoSURF299 freebie?
Just follow this SMS format: GS299 FreebieKeyword send to 8080.

Below is the list of apps and games freebie keywords you can claim:

1. Games - Mobile Legends (ML), Clash of Clans (COC), Pokemon Go (POGO)
Text GS299 GAMES to 8080

2. Video - YouTube and Dailymotion
Text GS299 VIDEO to 8080

3. Facebook
Text GS299 FB to 8080

4. Viber
Text GS299 VIBER to 8080

5. Twitter
Text GS299 TWITTER to 8080

6. Snapchat
Text GS299 SNAPCHAT to 8080

7. Spotify Basic
Text GS299 SPOTIFY to 8080

8. Instagram
Text GS299 IG to 8080

9. TikTok
Text GS299 TIKTOK to 8080

To check the status of your freebie, just text GS299 <freebie code> STATUS to 8080.

Example: GS299 FB STATUS / GS299 GAMES STATUS / GS299 VIDEO STATUS

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• Data Add-on
• For additional 1GB for 30 days, load 99 pesos and text GS ADDSURF 99 to 8080.

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• Video Add-on
• For additional 2GB video streaming for 1 day, load 29 pesos and text GOWATCH29 to 8080.
  For additional 10GB video streaming for 30 days, load 399 pesos and text GOWATCH399 to 8080.
  You can use GOWATCH to stream videos from YouTube and other video streaming sites.

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• Share GOSURF299
• To share GOSURF299, just text GOSURF299 to 2 + 10-digit number of recipient. Example: Text GOSURF299 to 29171234567. You'll be charged P1 for each successful transaction.

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• To check the promo's availability. Be sure to check Globe's website - www.globe.com.ph

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Lazada 7th Birthday Sale - biggest online shopping party yet

Lazada is celebrating its 7th birthday on March 27 and it’s one birthday party you don’t want to miss! Customers have plenty of reasons to shop on Lazada as they will be offering jaw dropping discounts up to 90% off.

Shop and come join the party!

Don’t miss out on the amazing deals from our brand partners up for grabs. Some must haves in the lineup are:

• Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Un-Nude Liquid Lipstick at Php 193.
• Abbott Ensure Gold Vanilla 1200g (Bundle of 6) at Php 9,702.
• Kamiliant Waikiki 3P Set - Raspberry Red at Php 8,299.
• Honor Play Smartphone at Php 13,290.
• Pampers Baby Dry New Born Taped Diapers 40 pcs x 4 pack (160pcs) at Php 594.

Aside from the millions of items on sale, major partners are also joining the shopping party. Below are some exciting offers for you:

• Shop with your BDO Visa card and get up to Php 5,000 off on LazMall gadgets.
• Pay with GCash and PayMaya for instant discounts on quick purchases.
• Be the first in the country to purchase real estate online! Revolution Precrafted and Robinsons Land will be giving their reservation fees at 50% off on March 27 only.
• Get a chance to win travel packages care of Sunlife.
• Win yourself a discount voucher when you play Lazada’s very own Facebook game called Over Easy: Laz Edition.
• Get a free Shakey’s pizza when you shop on March 27.
• Don’t forget to download the Lazada 7th Birthday Sticker pack on Viber.

Partygoers’ kind of shoppertainment

Lazada is also blending shopping and entertainment, ushering in a new era of ‘shoppertainment’. The Lazada app will introduce new experience for customers! Get additional discounts and attractive vouchers when you play LazGame. Pop as many balloons as you can with Popping Balloons, blast all the cakes and fun gifts with Birthday Blast, and slash your way to the top with Fruit Slash! Earn cupcake points with every game and exchange these for your favorite brand vouchers.

Tune in as well on March 26 and witness the in-app livestreaming of the “Super Party” concert as Grammy and Brit Awards winner and British popstar Dua Lipa shares the stage with some of Southeast Asia’s brightest stars, including the Philippines' “Multi-Media Princess” Nadine Lustre and “Absolute Performer” Sam Concepcion and Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach.

With all these celebration and perks, it’s really going to feel like it’s your birthday instead! Watch out for all the products that will go on sale during Lazada’s 7th Birthday happening on March 27, 2019 by visiting our official Facebook and Instagram pages, or by simply logging on to www.lazada.com.ph or downloading the Lazada Mobile app via App Store or Google Play for free.

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Team Liyab ready to compete at the upcoming LOL SEA national qualifiers

Team Liyab, the official esports team of Globe and Mineski is set on another mission—to secure the top spot and represent the Philippines in the League of Legends (LoL) Southeast Asia Tour (SEA Tour) Finals to be held next month in Vietnam.

The Liyab - League of Legends team is currently undefeated in the National Qualifiers in the League of Legends SEA Tour. For the upcoming National Minor event, the team will be competing against 3 other local teams in a best-of-3, single elimination bracket for a right to represent the Philippines in the National Major against Singapore/Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.

Liyab recently triumphed in other major LoL events, including the Mogul Silver Slam - SEA Tournament held last February 23 in which they were proclaimed overall champion and took home P80,000 in cash. Further, the team dominated the group stages at the Philippine Pro Gaming League (PPGL) 2019, the country’s premier multi-game nationwide tournament. The team bested some of the biggest esports teams in the Philippines namely, Imperium Pro Team, ISC and Arkangel to secure a spot at the main event and a chance to win P400,000 in cash prize.

Also read: Globe PPGL 2018 Season 3 Grand Finals Winners bags over P400,000 Cash Prizes

On the other hand, the Liyab - Arena of Valor team has also nabbed a number of championship titles locally including the ESL Clash of Nations 2019 Philippines in which they earned the honor and privilege to represent the country in the ESL Clash of Nations – Arena of Valor Regional event to be held at the JIExpo Convention Center in Jakarta, Indonesia on March 29 to 31. The ESL Clash of Nations has a total prize pool of USD 50,000, with the champion team to get USD 25,000.

Also read: AoV PH Gamers Unite for Valor Cup 2018 Season 3

The successes of Liyab signify the Philippines’ rise as a major player in the world of global esports. Globe, through its Games and Esports Program, will continue to support the development of local esports in the country, with the objective of honing the skills of future national esports athletes.

Part of these efforts is the recent launch of the country’s first Esports Center (ESC) located at Play Nation in UP Town Center in Quezon City. With areas dedicated to PC, mobile and console gaming as well as a live streaming studio, the ESC welcomes every type of gamer as it offers a world-class esports experience until March 24.

Learn more about Globe Telecom, visit www.globe.com.ph

What can you say about this new esports team? Let us know in the comment section below.

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How to Unblock Sun Sim in (2) Easy Ways

Blocked Sun Sim usually can't connect to internet. The common reason for sim block is heavy downloading on your data plan or bypassing connection through excess usage of VPN or proxy with almost 2GB + of download. Like Smart, Sun Cellular also implements Fair Usage Policy, a daily limit of 1.5GB for Prepaid users.

This tutorial will tackle on how to unblock Sun SIM with the use of 2G and ROAM OFF method. Successfully unblocking your SIM will restore your mobile data connection (3G/HSPA+/4G/LTE) and you will able to connect to the internet again.

How to Unblock Sun Sim in (2) Easy Ways

Method 1 - 2G Method

Requirements:
At least 20 pesos load balance, enough to observe data (2G/E/Edge)
Blocked Sun Cellular Prepaid SIM
Smartphone or 936 modem and the like

Note: This method will only work for those who doesn't done the roam off method yet.

Procedure:
1. Clear the statistics of your data first. For smartphone users, try to reset your network settings. For 936 modem users, clear the stats through your dashboard.
2. Set your network to 2G or GSM.
3. For smartphone, enable airplane mode. For 936 modem, remove the sim card. Wait at least 2 to 3 hours.
4. After several hours of waiting, disable the airplane mode or put your sim card again, then enable the data while on 2G and observe if your data was restored. Check your data connection icon if it shows 2G, E or Edge. If successful, set your network now to 4G LTE.

Tip to avoid sim block: Sun TU50 is a recommended promo, and it must be registered through GIVE-A-LOAD method. Using your other Sun phone with enough load, text GIVE<space>amount<space>11-digit mobile number of recipient and send to 2292.

Example: GIVE TU50 09221234567 and send to 2292.

Method 2 - Roam Off Method

Requirements:
100 Pesos load
Blocked Sun Cellular Prepaid SIM
Smartphone 3G/4G LTE capable

Procedure:
1. Find Sim Menu/Toolkit in your phone. And navigate the following (menus may vary):
- Customer Support
- Text Roaming
- Activate
2. Wait for the text confirmation.
(If in case, you didn't receive any text confirmation, try again or switch airplane mode on/off)
3. Go to your messaging app, and text ROAM OFF to 222. Wait for text confirmation.
4. Switch airplane mode on/off or restart your phone.
5. Now, turn on your mobile data and open your browser to check if you can connect to the internet again.

Alternative Procedure:
1. text ROAM ON to 222 and wait for SMS confirmation.
2. text ROAM OFF to 222 and wait for SMS confirmation.
3. Switch airplane mode on/off or restart your phone.
4. Turn on your mobile data and open your browser to verify if you're now able to connect to the internet again.

Note:
- Doing this ROAM OFF method will not deduct any amount from your 100 Pesos load.

Alternative methods: If the unblocking sim methods doesn't really worked for you, choose one of these three (3) alternative ways.
(1) Load 20 Pesos or above, and avail 20 Pesos and above price of Sun Internet Promos.
(2) Buy another Sun LTE SIM for 35-40 Pesos depending on the store price.
(3) Upgrade Sun SIM to LTE.

REMEMBER: To avoid being blocked again by Sun:
* Avoid downloading large files. As much as possible, your download limit must be 1GB below only.
* If you're using USB dongle on PC, try Netcut and set limit to automatically disconnect your connection when you reach the limit.
* If you're using android, you can set a limit for mobile data usage, just go to Settings > Data Usage(Under Wireless and Networks) > Tap on "Set mobile data limit" > Adjust the red line to set a hard data-usage limit or Adjust the orange line to set an alert data-usage amount.
* Have an extra sim card and make a cycle of sim card replacements in your modem/phone at a timely manner.

If you have any concerns in this unblocking Sun sim tutorial, you can leave your comment below.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ Full Specs, Philippines Price, Features, Brief Review

Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ Brief Review

The Samsung Galaxy S10 is the 10th generation of Samsung's flagship Galaxy S series of android smartphones. It features a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a punch-hole for its 10 Megapixel selfie camera (called Infinity-O). It has 4 variants namely, S10, S10+, S10 5G, and S10e. It runs on a octa-core CPU, Samsung Exynos 9820 chipset and Android 9.0 Pie OS with One UI. Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ has an official price of ₱49,990.00 and ₱55,990.00 respectively, and were released in the Philippines on February 21, 2019.

Galaxy S10 mainly features no notch display, Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint ID, Wireless PowerShare, Intelligent Wi-Fi, Pro-grade Multi-Camera, engineered hardware and software, and Bixby Routines. It was powered by Samsung Exynos 9820 octa-core CPU clocked at 2.7GHz, Mali-G76 GPU, 8GB of RAM and 128GB expandable storage, that runs on One UI based on Android 9.0 Pie. The high-end specs of S10 is capable of running heavy tasks smoothly. You can use it for communication, entertainment, gaming, music and video streaming. You will have a smooth transition from opening apps, playing graphic-intensive games, web browsing and alternating between your apps and your home screen. Surely you will have seamless experience running your favorite social media, chat apps and games.

Infinity-O Display brings uninterrupted viewing experience. With precise laser cutting, on-screen security, and a Dynamic AMOLED make the Infinity-O Display the most innovative Galaxy screen. Its Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner is by far the best security it can offer as it uses sound waves to detect the ridges of your fingertip in 3D, while its Face unlock is still less secure as user can easily unlock it even with a photo of an owner. It also let users experience Cinematic Infinity Display, due to Dynamic AMOLED screen which is HDR10+ certified, delivering Dynamic Tone Mapping for amazingly real color and contrast in each scene, even the dark ones. And the brighter screen helps you see it clearly even in bright daylight. Paired with stereo speakers and Dolby ATMOS audio technology, your smartphone experience is truly immersive.

S10 has the same triple rear camera system as the Galaxy S10+. Its composed of a 12 Megapixel variable aperture main camera, another 12 Megapixel telephoto camera and a 16 Megapixel ultra-wide camera. Its battery has a capacity of 3400mAh and supports 15W fast charging, wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. It can last for 16 hours for social media usage, 15 hours for video playback and 9 hours for gaming. It's also a dual SIM smartphone with 4G LTE connectivity so that you can enjoy using your apps at fast speeds.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ Full Specifications, Philippines Price and Features

Display
Screen Size:	6.1 Inches (S10) / 6.4 Inches (S10+)
Technology:	QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED Display with 19:9 Aspect Ratio, Curved Edges, Rounded Corners and Punch-hole Camera
Resolution:	QHD+ (1440 x 3040 Pixels, 550 ppi / 522 ppi)

Platform
OS:	Android 9.0 Pie with One UI
Chipset:	Samsung Exynos 9820
CPU:	Octa Core CPU: 2.7GHz Dual Core Mongoose M4 + 2.3GHz Dual Core Cortex-A75 + 1.9GHz Quad Core Cortex-A55
GPU:	Mali-G76
RAM:	8GB / 8GB or 12GB

Camera
Rear Camera:	Triple Cameras: 12 MP Main Camera (f/1.5 & f/2.4 Apertures) + 12 MP Telephoto Camera (f/2.4 Aperture) + 16 MP Ultra-wide Camera (f/2.2 Aperture) with Dual Pixel PDAF and LED Flash - OIS
Features:	- Auto HDR, Panorama
Front Camera:	10 Megapixels (f/1.9 Aperture) with Autofocus / Dual Cameras: 10 MP Main Camera (f/1.9 Aperture) + 8 MP Depth Sensor
Features:	- Dual Video Call and Auto HDR

Storage
Internal:	128GB / 128GB or 1TB
Expansion:	512GB via microSD

Cellular
SIM Card:	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
Networks:	4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks

Connectivity
Wi-Fi Version:	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band)
NFC:	Yes
Bluetooth:	Bluetooth 5.0
GPS:	A-GPS
USB OTG:	Yes
USB PORT:	USB Type-C

Audio
Audio Jack:	3.5mm Audio Jack
Audio Enhancement:	Hi-Fi Audio and Dolby ATMOS
FM Radio:	No

Sensors
Biometric:	Face Unlock, Fingerprint Unlock, Heart Rate Sensor
Environmental:	Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor
Orientation:	Gyroscope, Compass, Accelerometer

Battery
Battery Capacity:	3400 mAh / 4100 mAh
Battery Type:	Li-ion
Removable:	No
Battery Charging:	15W Fast Charging, Wireless Charging and Reverse Wireless Charging

Design
Material:	Glass with Aluminum Frame (IP68 Water & Dust Resistant) - Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Dimensions:	70.4 x 149.9 x 7.8 mm / 74.1 x 157.6 x 7.8 mm
Weight:	157 g / 175 g (198 g for 1TB version)
Colors:	Black and White / Black, Green and White

Price & Availability
Launch Date:	February 21, 2019
Price in the Philippines:	₱49,990.00 - Samsung Galaxy S10 Official Philippines Price ₱55,990.00 - Samsung Galaxy S10+ 8GB RAM 128GB ROM Official Philippines Price ₱89,990.00 - Samsung Galaxy S10+ 12GB RAM 1TB ROM Official Philippines Price

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Iflix to Unleash Magic with First Original Movie - Mystified

iflix, Southeast Asia’s leading entertainment service, premiered the full trailer for the much anticipated first iflix Original movie out of the Philippines – Mystified. The action-fantasy-drama will drop exclusively on iflixFREE and iflixVIP on 29 March at 9pm.

Mystified tells the story of four sorceresses who, through their combined efforts, have banished the evil witch Hellga and locked her away with the Portalis. Sent to live in the real world to protect the magic portal – without permission to use any of their powers – they must come together to protect mankind from a great evil that is coming their way.

The film reunites Philippine screen stars Iza Calzado, Karylle, Sunshine Dizon and Diana Zubiri with director Mark A. Reyes V, who previously collaborated in the popular fantasy series Encantadia over a decade ago. For Mystified, the group formed Sanggre Productions, Inc., to be more involved in the creative process. The film also stars Sunshine Cruz, Mustafa Elezali, Matthias Rhoades, Jinri Park, JuneVee, among others.

The iflix Original movie combines local star power with high-octane action sequences and state-of-the-art CGI and visual effects, historically seen only in cinematic releases, with the aim of raising the bar of local film production to cement iflix as the premier destination for world-class content, showcasing local talent and industry. Building on the concept created by director Mark Reyes, and the iflix Originals team, Production Designer Dax Dacanay, Costume Designer Biil Gustilo and Director of Photography AB Garcie, came together to create the magical world.

Speaking at the trailer premiere press conference in Manila, which was live-streamed on iflix and across iflix social media platforms, Mark Francis, iflix Global Director of Original Programming said, “iflix Originals have enjoyed much success with premium drama series and comedy, so we are excited to expand our content offering to movies with the Company’s first production out of the Philippines”.

Now available to over one billion consumers throughout Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, iflix has established itself as the clear market leader in video streaming. Offering consumers a vast library of top Hollywood, regional, and local TV shows and movies, including many first run exclusives and award-winning programs, each subscription allows users to access the service on up to five devices, including phones, laptops, tablets, and television sets, for viewing wherever, whenever.

Watch Mystified Full Trailer

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Globe unveils first Esports Center, a home for Filipino Gamers

After the recent unveiling of Team Liyab, its official professional esports team in partnership with Mineski, Globe Telecom, through its Games and Esports program, brings world-class esports experience closer to local communities of gamers with the launch of its first Esports Center (ESC) at Play Nation in UP Town Center, Quezon City.

Globe SVP and Head for Content Business Group Nikko Acosta revealed that the ESC is the first of its kind in the Philippines created to support various esports communities. “The ESC is an experience hub in which Filipino gamers and gaming enthusiasts can participate in competition, creation of live streaming content, and interaction with other members of different esports communities."

Acosta added that one of the goals of Globe Games and Esports is to strengthen the grassroots level of esports in the country in cooperation with various fan communities. “We want to bring together different communities of popular games like Arena of Valor (AOV), Rules of Survival (ROS), League of Legends and Tekken among others in one venue to upgrade their knowledge and gauge their skill levels with others through peer learning of new strategies and techniques.”

He also reiterated the role of the company’s advocacy campaign, #PlayItRight in esports by emphasizing the importance of discipline, nutrition, physical wellness and cognitive development in esports. “We are positioning esports as a real sport, to make a gamer into a real athlete harnessing both physical and mental attributes by playing it right,” he said. Globe expanded their #PlayItRight advocacy into esports since the recent launch of Team Liyab.

Globe has invited leading local esports personalities to announce the milestone event. Renowned streamers Rikki “Riku” Quiapon and Theo “Arctikuno” Rodriguez were among the special guests present at the venue who also served as hosts for the launch.

The ESC at Play Nation, UP Town Center offers unique and exclusive activities consisting of mini-tournaments, gameplay, fan meet-ups, and meet & greets with Team Liyab. The arena will be open to the public from March 9 to 24.

For more information about ESC and Globe Telecom, visit www.globe.com.ph or follow Globe on Facebook or Twitter.

Globe Esports Center, a home for Filipino gamers

Globe ESC Stage

Globe ESC Gaming Area

Globe ESC Mobile Arena

Globe ESC The Studio

What can say about Globe Esports Center? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Lenovo's first Legion gaming store in PH opens, Legion Y740 unleashed

Lenovo inaugurated its first ‘Legion Concept Store’ in the Philippines as part of efforts to bring game-changing devices closer to Filipino gamers in the company’s bid to own the local gaming segment. Along with launching of Legion gaming store in Philippines, Lenovo also unleashed the Legion Y740 gaming beast, the first device to have NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics card which they also presented during the CES 2019.

Located at the 4th floor of the Annex Building of SM City North EDSA, the Legion store features a wide range of products from Lenovo’s Legion gaming lineup, which visitors can personally test and play games on. Launched in the Philippines in 2017, the Lenovo Legion line has established significant foothold in the country and is expected to continuously increase in sales and popularity among the gaming community.

“As the gaming market grows exponentially every year, we at Lenovo would like to maintain our commitment in providing best performing and top of the line devices to the Philippines, which includes the Legion line of gaming notebooks. The exclusive Legion store was conceptualized to support the local gaming culture and provide virtually everything that a gamer needs,” said Lenovo Philippines Country General Manager Michael Ngan.

In addition to showcasing Legion products, the store will occasionally hold mini gaming tournaments to further engage the local gaming community. The Legion store at SM City North EDSA is just the first of many planned Legion Concept Stores set to open all over the country.

Unleashing a gaming beast, Lenovo Legion Y740

At the inauguration of the first Legion Concept Store, Lenovo also showcased the Legion Y740 gaming laptop, Lenovo’s first device to have NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics card.

Geared towards eSports professionals and mainstream gamers who mostly play the latest AAA games, the Philippine release of the Legion Y740 boasts of having the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060. Powered by NVIDIA’s Turing architecture and its new RTX platform, the GeForce RTX 2060 has up to 6X faster performance than the previous generation of graphics cards.

“With new and upcoming PC games being increasingly demanding in terms of graphics, NVIDIA’s RTX graphics cards are what mainstream gamers need if they want to fully immerse themselves into these worlds, as it allows everyone to play at maximum settings while providing crisp and clear quality like never before,” said Ngan.

Combined with the Intel Core i7-8750H processor, the Legion Y740 easily handles graphics-intensive games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Battlefield V, and Anthem at either 1080p or 1440p resolution.

The Legion Y740 prides itself as the thinnest and lightest among similarly specced and priced NVIDIA RTX-powered devices, being only 19.95 mm thin and 2.2 kg (4.9 lbs.) light. Other unique features are its RGB Keyboard powered by Corsair iCue and USB-C Thunderbolt 3 support.

The Legion Y740 comes with 16GB RAM, 1TB + 256GB SSD memory, and a 15.6” FHD IPS 144HZ (slim bezel) panel size. The device is available for PHP 119,995 at the Legion Concept Store, Lenovo Concept Stores, and at major electronics stores nationwide.

Buyers can enjoy two-year onsite warranty, and those who purchase up to March 31, 2019 can avail of a free JBL Clip 2 and Lenovo Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) support worth as much as PHP 9,000 as part of an ongoing promo.

Lenovo Legion Y740 Full Specifications

Display	15.6" FHD IPS 144Hz (Slim)
Processor	8th Generation Intel Core i7-8750H Processor
OS	Windows 10
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
RAM	16GB
Storage	1TB + 256GB SSD
VRAM	6GB
Audio	Dolby Atmos Speaker System for Gaming
Keyboard	RGB Backlit Keyboard powered by Corsair iCUE
Connectivity	WLAN: Killer Wireless-AC2 Input/Output (I/O) Ports: Rear Ports Mini DisplayPort 1.4 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 HDMI 2.0 Ethernet Port AC Adapter Port Kensington Lock Slot Left Side Ports 1 x USB Thunderbolt 3 Type-C 3.5 mm Audio Jack Right Side Port 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
Color	Black
Warranty	2-year onsite warranty
Official Price in Philippines	Php 119,995

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